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[Spatial and temporal characteristic of eye movement in human-computer interface design]
Mo-wei Shen1, Cheng-zhi Feng, Hui Su
1Department of Psychology and Behavioral Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China. mwshen@zju.edu.cn
Summary
Eye tracking in human-computer interaction (HCI) design reveals that dwell time, object size, and space significantly impact task performance. Optimal HCI design parameters are recommended for better user experience.
Area of Science:
- Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)
- Usability Engineering
- Eye Tracking Technology
Background:
- Eye movement analysis is crucial for understanding user interaction within HCI.
- Optimizing interface design requires understanding spatial and temporal eye movement characteristics.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the spatial and temporal aspects of eye movement in HCI.
- To establish ergonomic parameters for optimizing HCI design using eye-tracking data.
Main Methods:
- 12 participants performed target selection tasks.
- Variables manipulated included object size, object space, and dwell time.
- Task completion time, error counts, and timeouts were automatically recorded.
Main Results:
- Task completion time was significantly affected by object size and dwell time.
- Error rates were significantly influenced by object space and dwell time.
- Eye movement patterns correlated with interaction efficiency.
Conclusions:
- Dwell time, object size, and object space are critical for HCI optimization via eye tracking.
- Recommendations for interactive systems: dwell time ≥ 500 ms, object size ≥ 1.5°, object space ≥ 1.0°.