User-interfaces layout optimization using eye-tracking, mouse movements and genetic algorithms

Establishing the best layout configuration for software-generated interfaces and control panels is a complex problem when they include many controls and indicators. Several methods have been developed for arranging the interface elements; however, the results are usually conceptual designs that must...

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Autores:
Diego-Mas, Jose Antonio
Garzón Leal, Diana Carolina
Poveda-Bautista, Rocío
Alcaide-Marzal, Jorge
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Fecha de publicación:
2019
Institución:
Universidad El Bosque
Repositorio:
Repositorio U. El Bosque
Idioma:
eng
OAI Identifier:
oai:repositorio.unbosque.edu.co:20.500.12495/2388
Acceso en línea:
http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12495/2388
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apergo.2019.03.004
Palabra clave:
Genética
Equipos y suministros
Monitoreo
Interfaces
Layout
Eye-tracking
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Summary:Establishing the best layout configuration for software-generated interfaces and control panels is a complex problem when they include many controls and indicators. Several methods have been developed for arranging the interface elements; however, the results are usually conceptual designs that must be manually adjusted to obtain layouts valid for real situations. Based on these considerations, in this work we propose a new automatized procedure to obtain optimal layouts for software-based interfaces. Eye-tracking and mouse-tracking data collected during the use of the interface is used to obtain the best configuration for its elements. The solutions are generated using a slicing-trees based genetic algorithm. This algorithm is able to obtain really applicable configurations that respect the geometrical restrictions of elements in the interface. Results show that this procedure increases effectiveness, efficiency and satisfaction of the users when they interact with the obtained interfaces.