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Exploratory study with eye tracking devices to build interactive systems for air traffic controllers

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Michael Traoré,

Christophe HurterAuthors Info & Claims

HCI-Aero '16: Proceedings of the International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction in Aerospace

Article No.: 6, Pages 1 - 9

https://doi.org/10.1145/2950112.2964584

Published: 14 September 2016 Publication History

Abstract

While the mouse is the main input device for interacting with different screens, many alternatives do exist. In this article, we report our exploratory study with the usage of eyes as a new input device for Air Traffic Control systems. Our investigations, based on a user-centered design, include a study of the activity, a classification of interaction techniques based on eye tracking systems, and finally a working prototype with the evaluations of the developed interaction techniques. Our goal is to investigate gaze usages as a means of interaction, and give recommendations for future development of Air Traffic Control systems.

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