Selecting the appropriate speed for rotational elements in human-machine interfaces: A quantitative study

The motion of rotation, which served as a dynamic symbol within human-computer interfaces, has garnered extensive attention in interface and graphic design. This study aimed to establish speed benchmarks for interface design by exploring visual system preferences for the perception of both simple a...

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Main Authors: Mu Tong, Shanguang Chen, Yu Zhang, Chengqi Xue
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Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-01-01
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Online Access:https://bop.unibe.ch/JEMR/article/view/10555
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description The motion of rotation, which served as a dynamic symbol within human-computer interfaces, has garnered extensive attention in interface and graphic design. This study aimed to establish speed benchmarks for interface design by exploring visual system preferences for the perception of both simple and complex rotating icons within the velocity range of 5-1800 degrees per second. The research conducted two experiments with 12 participants to examine the observers’ just noticeable difference in speed (JNDS) and perceived speed for rotational icons. Experiment one measured the JNDS over eight-speed levels using a constant stimulus method, achieving a range of 14.9-29%. Building on this, experiment two proposed a sequence of speeds within the given range and used a rating scale method to assess observers ' subjective perception of the speed series' rapidity. The findings indicated that speed increases impacted the ability to differentiate between speeds; key points for categorizing low, medium, and high speeds were identified at 10, 180, and 720 degrees/s, respectively. Shape complexity was found to modulate the visual system's perception of actual speed, such that at rotation speeds above 180 degrees/s, complex icons appeared to rotate faster than simpler ones. Most importantly, the study applied quantitative methods and metrology to interface design, offering a more scientific approach to the design workflow.
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spelling doaj-art-13cccb3513854aeaa45509fa8fb532802025-08-20T03:55:44ZengMDPI AGJournal of Eye Movement Research1995-86922024-01-0117110.16910/jemr.17.1.1Selecting the appropriate speed for rotational elements in human-machine interfaces: A quantitative studyMu Tong0Shanguang Chen1Yu Zhang2Chengqi Xue3Southeast UniversitySoutheast UniversitySoutheast UniversitySoutheast University The motion of rotation, which served as a dynamic symbol within human-computer interfaces, has garnered extensive attention in interface and graphic design. This study aimed to establish speed benchmarks for interface design by exploring visual system preferences for the perception of both simple and complex rotating icons within the velocity range of 5-1800 degrees per second. The research conducted two experiments with 12 participants to examine the observers’ just noticeable difference in speed (JNDS) and perceived speed for rotational icons. Experiment one measured the JNDS over eight-speed levels using a constant stimulus method, achieving a range of 14.9-29%. Building on this, experiment two proposed a sequence of speeds within the given range and used a rating scale method to assess observers ' subjective perception of the speed series' rapidity. The findings indicated that speed increases impacted the ability to differentiate between speeds; key points for categorizing low, medium, and high speeds were identified at 10, 180, and 720 degrees/s, respectively. Shape complexity was found to modulate the visual system's perception of actual speed, such that at rotation speeds above 180 degrees/s, complex icons appeared to rotate faster than simpler ones. Most importantly, the study applied quantitative methods and metrology to interface design, offering a more scientific approach to the design workflow. https://bop.unibe.ch/JEMR/article/view/10555Just Noticeable Difference In SpeedMotion PerceptionHuman-Machine InterfacePerceived speedThreshold Measurement
spellingShingle Mu Tong
Shanguang Chen
Yu Zhang
Chengqi Xue
Selecting the appropriate speed for rotational elements in human-machine interfaces: A quantitative study
Journal of Eye Movement Research
Just Noticeable Difference In Speed
Motion Perception
Human-Machine Interface
Perceived speed
Threshold Measurement
title Selecting the appropriate speed for rotational elements in human-machine interfaces: A quantitative study
title_full Selecting the appropriate speed for rotational elements in human-machine interfaces: A quantitative study
title_fullStr Selecting the appropriate speed for rotational elements in human-machine interfaces: A quantitative study
title_full_unstemmed Selecting the appropriate speed for rotational elements in human-machine interfaces: A quantitative study
title_short Selecting the appropriate speed for rotational elements in human-machine interfaces: A quantitative study
title_sort selecting the appropriate speed for rotational elements in human machine interfaces a quantitative study
topic Just Noticeable Difference In Speed
Motion Perception
Human-Machine Interface
Perceived speed
Threshold Measurement
url https://bop.unibe.ch/JEMR/article/view/10555
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