Move, Control Mouse Pointer Cursor With Head-Eyes-Face Movements

Nowadays, most actions you take on your computer are using the mouse. However, not everyone has access to it due to their reduced mobility. Luckily there are free applications like CameraMouse and HeadMouse which moves the mouse pointer around the screen using the head via a webcam.
Tip : Record Mouse, Keyboard Actions and Repeat Later

Control Mouse Pointer on Computer Screen Just by Moving Your Head

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# Camera Mouse : Move Mouse Cursor in Windows Using Face, Head Movements

Camera Mouse (download) is a free program that enables you to control the mouse pointer on your computer screen just by moving your head. Camera Mouse works as a mouse replacement system for Windows computers so it should work with just about any application program.

The main audience for this program is people who do not have reliable control of a hand but who can move their head. A Windows 7, Vista, or XP computer system and a standard USB webcam (or a webcam built into the computer or monitor). This program is available for free download.
You just have to set CameraMouse’s benchmark, either the forehead, an eyebrow or nose. Stand still, CameraMouse will click for you. The app. might look complex but its easy one you get the hand of it.

The video above shows the working for the Camera Mouse software and how you can control mouse with head facial movements.
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# HeadMouse 2 : Control Mouse with Eyes, Face Actions

HeadMouse2 (download) allows mouse operation only through the movements of the head that detects a webcam. This was a project to facilitate interaction with physical disabilities with computers.
In principle, the system works with any web camera. The program requires a few settings to detect the head movements and then recognize facial gestures to click: close your eyes, open mouth, raised eyebrows , etc.

Once you start moving the mouse simply with head gestures, the setup process will have been worthwhile, especially for those with physical difficulty managing input devices.

The video above shows the working for the Camera Mouse software and how you can control mouse with head facial movements.