To move or not to move: A comparison between steerable versus fixed focus region paradigms in multi- resolution tabletop display systems

Chuan Heng Hsiao, Li Wei Chan, Ting Ting Hu, Mon Chu Chen, Jane Hsu, Yi Ping Hung*

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Abstract

Previous studies have outlined the advantages of multi- resolution large-area displays over their fixed-resolution counterparts, however the mobility of the focus region has up until the present time received little attention. To study this phenomenon further, we have developed a multi- resolution tabletop display system with a steerable high- resolution focus region to compare the performance between steerable and fixed focus region systems under different working scenarios. We have classified these scenarios according to region of interest (ROl) with analogies to different eye movement types (fixed, saccadic, and pursuit ROI). Empirical data gathered during the course of a multi-faceted user study demonstrates that the steerable focus region system significantly outperforms the fixed focus region system. The former is shown to provide enhanced display manipulation and proves especially advantageous in cases where the user must maintain spatial awareness of the display content as is the case in which, within a single session, several regions of the display are to be visited.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationCHI 2009
Subtitle of host publicationDigital Life New World - Proceedings of the 27th International Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems
Pages153-161
Number of pages9
DOIs
StatePublished - 2009
Externally publishedYes
Event27th International Conference Extended Abstracts on Human Factors in Computing Systems, CHI 2009 - Boston, MA, United States
Duration: 04 04 200909 04 2009

Publication series

NameConference on Human Factors in Computing Systems - Proceedings

Conference

Conference27th International Conference Extended Abstracts on Human Factors in Computing Systems, CHI 2009
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityBoston, MA
Period04/04/0909/04/09

Keywords

  • Input and interaction technologies
  • Multi-resolution tabletop interaction
  • User study
  • Visualization

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