Objective evaluation of design for an OS screen using eye movement

本研究以操作者的眼动为指标，探讨电脑屏幕优化设计的客观指标。传统的计算机技术基于单个屏幕中的多窗口概念。尽管这可能是一个漂亮且易于理解的屏幕，但字符和窗口可能会层层叠放，访问所需信息需要很长时间。在本文中，测量了这些屏幕：Microsoft Windows、Macintosh OS(9，X)和X Window System的凝视点，以及每个OS的以下任务：文件制作和编辑、文件操作、OS操作和程序执行。根据这些数据对每个凝视点的距离、运动速度、固定持续时间和固定位置进行定量评估。根据结果，研究了与光标移动、图标的位置和设计、菜单显示位置以及窗口大小和位置相关的设计指标。

This research investigated the objective indexes of better design for computer screen by using the eye movements of operators. Conventional computer techniques are based on a multi-windows concept in a single screen. Although this can be a beautiful and intelligible screen, characters and windows may lay one upon another, and it takes much time to access the desired information. In this paper, the gazing points were measured for these screens : Microsoft Windows, Macintosh OS (9, X), and X window system, and the following tasks for each OS : documents production and editing, file operations, OS operations and execution of programs. The distance of each gazing point, speed of movement, the fixed duration time and fixed positions were quantitatively evaluated from these data. From the results, the design indexes relating to cursor movement, the position and design of icons, menu display position and window size and position were investigated.