Scanpaths in reading and picture viewing: computer-assisted optimization of display conditions.

TY - JOUR

T1 - Scanpaths in reading and picture viewing: computer-assisted optimization of display conditions.

AU - Krischer, C C

AU - Zangemeister, Wolfgang

PY - 2007

Y1 - 2007

N2 - A review of the literature shows that in reading and picture viewing cognitive skills play a key role along with visual acuity. Optimal processing conditions are reached only with letter and object sizes that match both cognitive skills and visual acuity. Beginning readers with normal vision need larger letters than skilled readers. In reading, eye movements step the fovea, a high-acuity region 2 degrees diameter, at the physiological pace of the visual system about 4 times per second. A simple computer-based procedure is described that determines the best acuity- and skill-matched letter (or object) sizes in the context of an optimal reading eye movement speed of 8 deg/s.

AB - A review of the literature shows that in reading and picture viewing cognitive skills play a key role along with visual acuity. Optimal processing conditions are reached only with letter and object sizes that match both cognitive skills and visual acuity. Beginning readers with normal vision need larger letters than skilled readers. In reading, eye movements step the fovea, a high-acuity region 2 degrees diameter, at the physiological pace of the visual system about 4 times per second. A simple computer-based procedure is described that determines the best acuity- and skill-matched letter (or object) sizes in the context of an optimal reading eye movement speed of 8 deg/s.

M3 - SCORING: Zeitschriftenaufsatz

VL - 37

SP - 947

EP - 956

JO - COMPUT BIOL MED

JF - COMPUT BIOL MED

SN - 0010-4825

IS - 7

M1 - 7

ER -