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XPIP 2.2: X Portable Interface Package

G W Lesher1

  • 1Enkidu Research, Inc., Rochester, NY 14616, USA. lesher@ens.bu.edu

Spatial Vision
|January 1, 1997
PubMed
Summary
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Researchers can use the X Portable Interface Package for easy visual stimulus prototyping and experiment administration. This free software speeds up the design process for psychophysical studies.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychophysics
  • Human-Computer Interaction
  • Software Engineering

Background:

  • Parametric stimulus variation is crucial for experimental design in psychophysics.
  • Developing custom software for stimulus presentation can be time-consuming and resource-intensive.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce the X Portable Interface Package as a solution for rapid prototyping of visual stimuli.
  • To demonstrate its utility in administering simple psychophysical experiments.

Main Methods:

  • Utilizing the X Portable Interface Package, a free software library for X-Windows.
  • Leveraging its capabilities for parametric control over visual stimuli.
  • Employing the package for the administration of experimental tasks.

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Main Results:

  • The X Portable Interface Package facilitates quick prototyping of visual stimuli.
  • It enables efficient administration of simple psychophysical experiments.
  • The software provides a suitable platform for researchers needing to vary stimuli parametrically.

Conclusions:

  • The X Portable Interface Package offers a valuable, free resource for psychophysical research.
  • It streamlines the experimental design and data collection process.
  • Researchers can benefit from this software for efficient stimulus manipulation and experiment execution.