StARe: Gaze-Assisted Face-to-Face Communication in AR
Channel: Augusto@IxD
Date: 2021-02-16

This research explores the use of eye-tracking during Augmented Reality (AR) supported conversations. In this context, users can obtain relevant information to support the conversation without being distracted by this. We propose using gaze to allows users to gradually reveal information on demand. Information is indicated around the user’s head and becomes fully visible when being gazed upon. We describe the design of such an AR UI and present an evaluation of the feasibility of the concept. Results show that despite gaze inaccuracies, users were positive about augmenting their conversations with contextual information and gaze interactivity. We provide insights into the trade-offs between focusing on the task at hand (i.e., the conversation) and consuming AR information. These findings are useful for future use cases of eye based AR interactions by contributing to a better understanding of the intricate balance between informative AR and information overload.

https://dl.acm.org/doi/abs/10.1145/3379157.3388930