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An evaluation of an eye tracker as a device for computer input2

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Colin Ware,

Harutune H. MikaelianAuthors Info & Claims

ACM SIGCHI Bulletin, Volume 17, Issue SI

Pages 183 - 188

https://doi.org/10.1145/30851.275627

Published: 01 May 1986 Publication History

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Since humans direct their visual attention by means of eye movements, a device which monitors eye movements should be a natural “pick” device for selecting objects visually present on a monitor. The results from an experimental investigation of an eye tracker as a computer input device are presented. Three different methods were used to select the object looked at; these were a button press, prolonged fixation or “dwell” and an on screen select button. The results show that an eye tracker can be used as a fast selection device providing that the target size is not too small. If the targets are small speed declines and errors increase rapidly.

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An evaluation of an eye tracker as a device for computer input2
1. Computing methodologies
  1. Artificial intelligence
    1. Computer vision
      1. Computer vision problems
        Tracking
      2. Computer vision tasks
        Scene understanding
2. Human-centered computing
  1. Human computer interaction (HCI)
    1. Interaction devices
      1. Touch screens

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ACM SIGCHI Bulletin Volume 17, Issue SI

May 1987

319 pages

ISSN:0736-6906

DOI:10.1145/30851

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CHI '87: Proceedings of the SIGCHI/GI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems and Graphics Interface
May 1987
344 pages
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DOI:10.1145/29933
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