Attention guiding techniques in augmented reality when interacting with real and virtual objects

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Abstract

Visual search in augmented reality (AR) can become more efficient by using attention guiding techniques (AGTs). Studies have shown that the different AGTs have not only general but also context-specific advantages. How attention can best be directed to a search object depends, among other things, on the features of that object. A key feature of objects in AR is whether they are real or virtual. In this work, we compared the search performance between the 3D visual arrow and the attention funnel depending on the search object (real vs. virtual). We also investigated whether an object-specific combination of these two AGTS would lead to performance gains. In a controlled experiment, participants searched for either real or virtual objects and were supported with different AGTs: (1) 3D visual arrow only, (2) attention funnel only, or (3) object-specific combination of these two. The hypothesis that attention funnel has advantages especially concerning virtual objects could not be confirmed. Instead, attention funnel showed object-independent superiority. Furthermore, the object-specific combination did not bring any performance gains compared to a general use of the two AGTs.

Details

Original languageEnglish
Publication statusPublished - 2023
Peer-reviewedYes

Conference

Title1st International Conference on Hybrid Societies
Conference number
Duration15 - 17 March 2023
Website
LocationTU Chemnitz
CityChemnitz
CountryGermany