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Correcting errors in eye-position data arising from the distortion of magnetic fields by display devices.

Behavior research methods, instruments, & computers : a journal of the Psychonomic Society, Inc · 2000 · Unclear · Insufficient evidence

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Point-of-gaze errors can occur when a reader leans toward a display device with large metal masses, because the metal distorts magnetic fields and produces false magnetic sensor data. The authors describe a cheaper correction method using a fixture to hold th…

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PublicationBehavior research methods, instruments, & computers : a journal of the Psychonomic Society, Inc · 2000
Study typeengineering
Reported directionUnclear
Evidence ratingInsufficient

Abstract

Eye-position recordings have been used to produce detailed information about sampling and search behavior. The melding of magnetic head-tracking technology with eye-tracking systems has allowed for freer head movement, but not without problems. Although the requisite calibrations made before and after a reading might indicate good eye-tracking accuracy, point-of-gaze errors can occur if the reader leans toward a display, such as a film alternator. The error results from the characteristic that large metal masses can distort magnetic fields, leading to false magnetic sensor data. Corrections for this type of error have involved mapping the exact location and orientation of the magnetic sensor in the magnetic field by using a precision positioning device. We have devised a much cheaper method that relies on a fixture that holds the magnetic sensor in identical positions, with and without the distorting effect.

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Study typeengineering
Effect directionunclear
PopulationNot supplied
Sample sizeNot supplied
ExposureNot supplied
Evidence strengthInsufficientConfidence: 74% · Peer reviewed: yes

Main findings

Point-of-gaze errors can occur when a reader leans toward a display device with large metal masses, because the metal distorts magnetic fields and produces false magnetic sensor data. The authors describe a cheaper correction method using a fixture to hold the magnetic sensor in identical positions with and without the distorting effect.

Outcomes measured

  • eye-position recording accuracy
  • point-of-gaze error
  • magnetic sensor data distortion

Limitations

  • No quantitative performance metrics or error reduction results are provided in the abstract
  • No sample size or participant details are reported
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Identifiers and source

DOI: 10.3758/bf03200830
PubMed: 11189858

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