LC Technologies
LC Technologies (Eyegaze Inc.) develops the Eyegaze Edge, a Medicare-compliant eye-tracking communication device that enables speech, web browsing, and environmental control for individuals with ALS, cerebral palsy, strokes, and other severe mobility-limiting conditions, sold primarily through direct channels and an SLP partner network.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1988
- HeadquartersFairfax, United States
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2C
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What LC Technologies does
LC Technologies, operating commercially as Eyegaze Inc., is a Fairfax, Virginia-based assistive technology company founded in 1986 (with eye-tracking focus from 1988) that develops camera-based eye-tracking communication devices for individuals with severe mobility and speech impairments. The company's flagship Eyegaze Edge is a tablet-based system that uses infrared cameras, corneal reflection geometry, and proprietary image processing algorithms running at 60Hz to convert a user's gaze into on-screen selection, achieving less than 0.4 degrees of angular error and accommodating roughly 90% of the human population, including users with glasses, contact lenses, droopy eyelids, nystagmus, and post-surgical lens replacements. Calibration takes approximately 15 seconds and uses natural eye reflexes with automatic re-cycling for mathematical robustness.
The product ecosystem extends beyond the core device: Eyeworld software (now built on Jabbla's Mind Express AAC platform) provides speech generation, web browsing, email integration with major providers, Bluetooth phone and SMS control, and Kindle text-to-speech; Eyegaze Connect enables remote caregiver and clinician support; and accessories such as the Environment Control Unit, Endurance Battery Pack, and patented Eyegaze Edge Link allow users to operate external devices including Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, and Android systems. The Eyegaze Edge Talker variant is a Medicare-compliant Speech Generating Device (SGD), eligible for reimbursement under the Steve Gleason Act, and the company also sells the research-grade Edge Analysis System (EAS 600 Series) plus a free perpetual-license SDK used by universities and commercial researchers.
Revenue is generated primarily through one-time hardware sales of the Eyegaze Edge (with multi-year warranty/support bundled), supplemented by recurring Mind Express subscriptions, accessories, and extended support. Distribution is sales-led and direct, supported by an SLP referral network required for insurance trials, with international distributors extending reach. Multiple purchase pathways including cash pay, private insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, and the Department of Veterans Affairs make the device accessible across U.S. payer systems. The company has 11-50 employees, manufactures devices by hand in Virginia for each individual user, and has not disclosed external funding or institutional ownership.
LC Technologies firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- LC Technologies
- Legal name
- Eyegaze Inc.
- Website
- https://eyegaze.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1988
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- LC Technologies (Eyegaze Inc.) develops the Eyegaze Edge, a Medicare-compliant eye-tracking communication device that enables speech, web browsing, and environmental control for individuals with ALS, cerebral palsy, strokes, and other severe mobility-limiting conditions, sold primarily through direct channels and an SLP partner network.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
LC Technologies industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Assistive Technology / Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)
- NAICS
- Ophthalmic Goods Manufacturing (339115)
- SIC
- Electromedical & Electrotherapeutic Apparatus (3845)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Wearable Computers (Industrial Smart Glasses/Wrist/Arm-Mount) (HDACALAH)
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Where LC Technologies is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Fairfax
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
LC Technologies business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2C
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Eyegaze Edge Device Sales: Sale of the Eyegaze Edge eye-tracking tablet communication system as the primary product. Includes hardware (tablet, camera), software (Eyeworld), mounting systems, and accessories.
- Insurance/Reimbursement: Revenue from Medicare, Medicaid, Department of Veterans Affairs, and private insurance reimbursement for speech generating devices (SGD).
- Software Subscriptions (Mind Express): Optional Mind Express software platform (successor to Grid 3) with 30-day free trial, available for download from Jabbla.
- Accessories and Upgrades: Sales of accessories including Endurance Battery Pack, UIRT Environmental Control Unit, wheelchair mount, rolling floor stand mount, and Edge Link computer access device.
- Support and Warranty Services: First-year warranty and technical support included; extended support available for product lifetime.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| One time/ perpetual license | Multi-year contract | Eyegaze Edge Device - Base Package |
| One time/ perpetual license | One time/ perpetual license | Optional Accessories |
| Subscription | Monthly | Mind Express Software (30-day free trial) |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels7 records
LC Technologies product offering
Product offeringCore offering
LC Technologies designs, manufactures, and sells the Eyegaze Edge line of eye-driven tablet communication systems that use infrared camera-based eye tracking to let users with severe mobility impairments generate speech, browse the web, send email, make phone calls, and control their environment. The company also sells the Eyeworld software platform, the Eyegaze Connect remote support service, supporting accessories (Edge Link, Environment Control Unit, Endurance Battery Pack), and the Edge Analysis System (EAS) research-grade eye tracker.
Product overview
LC Technologies (operating as Eyegaze Inc.) offers a comprehensive eye tracking technology portfolio centered on the Eyegaze Edge device line—the world's most advanced eye-driven tablet communication system. The product line includes the core Eyegaze Edge device available in Prime, Encore, and Model 1000 variants, running the Eyeworld software platform (now on Mind Express). Supporting products include the Eyegaze Connect remote support feature, Eyegaze Edge Link for computer access, Environment Control Unit for smart home control, and Endurance Battery Pack as accessories. For research applications, the company offers the Edge Analysis System (EAS) 600 Series and Eyegaze Advantage. The Eyegaze Edge serves users with ALS, cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, brain injuries, muscular dystrophy, Rett syndrome, spinal cord injuries, and other conditions that limit physical mobility but preserve eye movement.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Eyegaze Edge Flagship eye-driven tablet communication device that uses camera-based eye tracking to let users with locked-in conditions generate speech, browse the web, send email, make phone calls, and control their environment. Targets people with ALS, cerebral palsy, MS, brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, muscular dystrophy, and Rett syndrome.
- Eyegaze Edge Prime Variant of the Eyegaze Edge with the Prime low-light camera option for users with droopy eyelids or sensitivity to bright illumination.
- Eyegaze Edge Encore Variant of the Eyegaze Edge with the Encore camera, providing a low-light USB-connected eye tracking camera that minimizes fatigue and accommodates droopy eyelids.
- Eyegaze Edge Model 1000 Latest model in the Eyegaze Edge line with enhanced voice access capabilities for eye-driven communication.
- Eyegaze Edge Talker Medicare-compliant speech generating device version of the Eyegaze Edge, eligible for reimbursement through Medicare and Medicaid under the Steve Gleason Act.
- Eyeworld Software Central communication hub software for Eyegaze Edge users, now on the Mind Express platform from Jabbla, offering integrated web browser, customizable phrase pages, cloud backup, calendar, and Kindle read-aloud features.
- Eyegaze Connect Remote support service that allows caregivers and clinicians to modify Eyegaze communication pages and provide real-time assistance to users at home.
- Eyegaze Edge Link Patented USB plug-and-play device that enables wireless control of external devices such as smartphones, computers, and TVs via eye movements on Windows, Mac, and Linux.
- Environment Control Unit Infrared and radio wave accessory that lets users control entertainment systems, sound systems, lights, and switches using eye gaze.
- Endurance Battery Pack Extended battery accessory providing longer-duration untethered use of the Eyegaze Edge.
- Edge Analysis System (EAS) Research-grade eye tracking system in binocular or monocular configuration with fast 15-second calibration, less than 0.4 degrees accuracy, and accommodation for various eye conditions; sold to universities, companies, and research institutions.
- Eyegaze Advantage Eye tracking product line targeted at research applications, including UX, marketing, and academic studies.
- EyeMine Specialized eye-tracking-based offering for Minecraft control, enabling users with disabilities to play using only their eyes.
- Eyegaze Eye Tracking SDK Free software development kit on perpetual license that provides XY coordinates, pupil diameter, fixation detection, 3D EyeFollower coordinates, eyeball localization, and data synchronization for research and application development.
Quantifiable outcome
- 12+ books written by Eyegaze Edge users using only their eyes
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use LC Technologies
Customer profileNamed customers5 records
Segments6 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
LC Technologies technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- Yes
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration8 records
AI capability6 records
Feature10 records
LC Technologies partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- Jabbla/Mind ExpresscoreEyeworld software platform now runs on Mind Express software platform (from Jabbla). Mind Express offers various language options for pediatric and adult communicators. 30-day free trial available. Provides integration between Eyegaze hardware and Mind Express AAC software.
- Robots for Humanity (Georgia Tech)minorProject exploring assistive robotics controlled by individuals with disabilities. Eyegaze technology complements head-tracking for users with limited mobility.
- Speech Language Pathologists (SLP) NetworkcoreNetwork of SLPs who provide patient evaluation and demonstration for Eyegaze Edge. Required for insurance trials and demonstrations. Part of the sales support process for assistive technology accessibility.
- Eyegaze API Developer CommunityminorFree software development kit on perpetual license inviting innovators to use eye tracking platform for solutions in science, humanities, and gaze interactions. Open platform supporting external innovation.
- Steve Gleason/Team GleasoncoreAdvocacy partnership supporting Steve Gleason Act, which made speech generating devices Medicare/Medicaid eligible. Steve Gleason is an ALS survivor and former NFL player who has been instrumental in advocacy for assistive technology access.
- Brigance Brigade FoundationminorLC Technologies served as championship sponsor of Brigance Brigade's Three Rings Event to honor O.J. Brigance's 45th birthday. The Foundation was created by O.J. and Chanda Brigance in 2008 to equip, encourage and empower those battling ALS.
Scale indicators6 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
LC Technologies competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Jabbla: Belgian AAC software developer producing Mind Express, the language platform that now underpins Eyeworld on the Eyegaze Edge. Both a software partner and a substitute supplier of AAC interfaces in the same clinical channel.
- Tobii Dynavox: Leading global provider of eye-tracking and touch-based speech-generating devices (TD I-13, TD Pilot) for people with ALS, cerebral palsy, and other communication disabilities. Most direct competitor to LC Technologies' Eyegaze Edge in the AAC/eye-gaze SGD market, with broader product portfolio and global scale.
- Origin Instruments: Manufacturer of adaptive input devices (HeadMouse, Swifty, Sip-and-Puff switches) used by people with severe physical disabilities for AAC and computer access. Provides alternative access methods that compete with eye-tracking for the same locked-in population.
- Lingraphica: US-based AAC device and therapy provider specializing in aphasia and adult communication disorders. Medicare-covered speech-generating devices, targeting a related but adjacent patient population to locked-in conditions.
- PRC-Saltillo: Manufacturer of AAC speech-generating devices (ChatPlus, TouchChat, NovaChat) and language software used by people with complex communication needs. Competes with LC Technologies in the SGD category with Medicare-covered devices, although primarily touch/switch-based rather than eye-gaze.
- Smartbox Assistive Technology: UK-based AAC and eye-gaze technology company producing Grid 3 / Grid for iPad software and the Eye Gaze Toolkit/Look lab hardware. Previously the software backbone of Eyegaze Edge via Grid 3; competes in complementary fashion with Mind Express.
- Control Bionics: Developer of NeuroNode and COSY speech-generating devices using EMG/eye-tracking hybrid control for people with ALS, locked-in syndrome, and severe mobility impairments. Directly targets the same locked-in patient population as Eyegaze Edge.
Broad incumbents
- Seeing Machines: Public eye-tracking and computer-vision company specializing in driver monitoring systems and operator safety, with adjacent technology to medical-grade gaze tracking. Not in AAC but a credible large-scale incumbent in eye-tracking.
- Tobii AB: Parent of Tobii Dynavox and leading global eye-tracking technology provider with consumer, automotive, AR/VR, and research offerings. The hardware/sensor IP informs Tobii Dynavox's competition with LC Technologies' Eyegaze Edge in eye-tracking AAC.
Emerging players
- AssistiveWare: Developer of Proloquo2Go, Proloquo4Text, and Keeble — leading iOS AAC apps used by people with communication disabilities. Software-only alternative that competes for clinical AAC referrals, especially in the lighter-severity segment adjacent to locked-in users.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
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LC Technologies leadership team
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Profiles4 records
LC Technologies funding detail
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Frequently asked questions about LC Technologies
What does LC Technologies do?
LC Technologies designs, manufactures, and sells the Eyegaze Edge line of eye-driven tablet communication systems that use infrared camera-based eye tracking to let users with severe mobility impairments generate speech, browse the web, send email, make phone calls, and control their environment. The company also sells the Eyeworld software platform, the Eyegaze Connect remote support service, supporting accessories (Edge Link, Environment Control Unit, Endurance Battery Pack), and the Edge Analysis System (EAS) research-grade eye tracker.
Is LC Technologies a public or private company?
LC Technologies is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was LC Technologies founded?
LC Technologies was founded in 1988. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is LC Technologies based?
LC Technologies is headquartered in Fairfax, United States, in the North America region.
How does LC Technologies make money?
Five revenue lines are on record. Eyegaze Edge Device Sales are the primary driver. The others are insurance/Reimbursement, software Subscriptions (Mind Express), accessories and Upgrades and support and Warranty Services.
Who are LC Technologies's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Jabbla, Tobii Dynavox, Origin Instruments, Lingraphica, PRC-Saltillo, Smartbox Assistive Technology and Control Bionics. Broad incumbents are Seeing Machines and Tobii AB. AssistiveWare is listed as an emerging player.
Does LC Technologies have an API?
Yes. LC Technologies offers a free Software Development Kit (SDK) with a perpetual license. The API provides functions including: XY coordinates of current view location, pupil diameter, fixation detection, EyeFollower (3D coordinate of view location for real objects and 3D Virtual Worlds), 3-dimensional localization of the eyeball, time difference between camera image recording and output view data for synchronization, data synchronization with gaze data stream by trigger, sample programs (calibration, fixation detection, client-server settings), and separate values for left and right eye in binocular mode.
What industry is LC Technologies in?
LC Technologies's product category is Assistive Technology / Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC). Its primary akta.pro industry code is HDACALAH, Wearable Computers (Industrial Smart Glasses/Wrist/Arm-Mount). Its NAICS code is 339115 and its SIC code is 3845.