Eye Tracking and Visualization: Introduction to the Special Thematic Issue of the Journal of Eye Movement Research

摘要

There is a growing interest in eye tracking technologiesapplied to support traditional visualization techniques like diagrams,charts, maps, or plots, either static, animated, or interactive ones. Morecomplex data analyses are required to derive knowledge and meaning fromthe data. Eye tracking systems serve that purpose in combination withbiological and computer vision, cognition, perception, visualization,human-computer-interaction, as well as usability and user experienceresearch. The 10 articles collected in this thematic special issue provideinteresting examples how sophisticated methods of data analysis andrepresentation enable researchers to discover and describe fundamentalspatio-temporal regularities in the data. The human visual system,supported by appropriate visualization tools, enables the human operatorto solve complex tasks, like understanding and interpretingthree-dimensional medical images, controlling air traffic by radardisplays, supporting instrument flight tasks, or interacting with virtualrealities. The development and application of new visualization techniquesis of major importance for future technological progress.