Using Eye Tracking in Usability Testing of Mobile Interfaces

Abstract

Until today, eye tracking has not played a major role in usability evaluations of mobile interfaces. Traditional eye tracking hardware has not been able to deliver the high resolution video and accurate gaze data that is required for studying mobile device graphic interfaces. Recently, more sophisticated eye tracking systems have become available which are supposed to provide more robust and accurate platforms for conducting eye tracking studies on mobile interfaces. This paper introduces two different solutions that can be used in eye tracking studies of mobile interfaces and discusses what to look out for during planning, conducting a study and analyzing the collected gaze data.