Computer Science

Colloquium Details

Where the Eyes Meet the Computer: Human-Computer Visual Interaction

Abstract

The study of human-computer visual interaction (HCVI) improves the flow of information between the human and the computer by figuring out how human visual-perceptual and oculomotor (eye movement) capabilities can be better-utilized to accomplish visual tasks such as acquiring visual information on a computer screen and controlling a computer with eye movements. In this talk, Anthony Hornof and his students will present an overview of HCVI research projects including (a) collecting and analyzing human data, including eye movements, to understand visual processing capabilities, (b) building computer simulations of the human processing involved in these tasks, (c) developing tools to assist visual designers based on these simulations, and (d) using an improved understanding of oculomotor control capabilities to design and build interfaces that allow people to control a computer, such as to draw pictures, by just moving their eyes.