Gaze Connect Communication System for Locked-In Syndrome Patients

Locked-In Syndrome (LIS) is a rare neurological condition where individuals lose voluntary muscle control but remain fully conscious and mentally aware, making communication extremely difficult. To assist such patients, the Gaze Connect Communication System is designed to enable interaction using eye blinks detected through a webcam. The system employs OpenCV and dlib for real-time eye blink detection, while a PyQt5 interface displays a virtual keyboard and activity board for easy communication. Once a selection is made through blinking, the Google Text-toSpeech (gTTS) module converts it into audible speech. This system provides an efficient, affordable, and user-friendly solution to help LIS patients express their needs and emotions independently.