Augmented urban models: Investigating how data layout and link to the physical referent impact visual search in augmented reality

IF 5.1 2区计算机科学 Q1 COMPUTER SCIENCE, CYBERNETICS

International Journal of Human-Computer Studies Pub Date : 2025-05-30 DOI:10.1016/j.ijhcs.2025.103556

Mohamed Reda Benkhelifa , Emmanuel Dubois , Louis-Pierre Bergé , Marcos Serrano

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Abstract

Recent studies in situated augmented reality have explored interactive urban physical 3D models providing a physical anchor and context to data analysis. See-through Head-Mounted Displays (HMDs) enhance these models by displaying virtual data around the buildings. However, the optimal positioning of multiple information relative to the physical referents is crucial yet has barely been explored. In this paper, we focus on arranging multiple data windows around a district model and present a design space describing the window layouts and linking techniques between the virtual data and its physical referent. We conduct three studies to evaluate these design dimensions for two fundamental visual search tasks: finding a data window for a given physical referent, and vice-versa. Our results reveal novel findings on the best combinations of window layout and link in terms of performance, mental workload and user preference. Finally, we propose a set of design guidelines for presenting situated immersive data around a physical urban model.

CCS CONCEPTS • Human-centered computing∼Human computer interaction (HCI)∼Interaction paradigms∼AR

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International Journal of Human-Computer Studies 工程技术-计算机：控制论

CiteScore

11.50

自引率

5.60%

发文量

108

审稿时长

3 months

期刊介绍： The International Journal of Human-Computer Studies publishes original research over the whole spectrum of work relevant to the theory and practice of innovative interactive systems. The journal is inherently interdisciplinary, covering research in computing, artificial intelligence, psychology, linguistics, communication, design, engineering, and social organization, which is relevant to the design, analysis, evaluation and application of innovative interactive systems. Papers at the boundaries of these disciplines are especially welcome, as it is our view that interdisciplinary approaches are needed for producing theoretical insights in this complex area and for effective deployment of innovative technologies in concrete user communities. Research areas relevant to the journal include, but are not limited to: • Innovative interaction techniques • Multimodal interaction • Speech interaction • Graphic interaction • Natural language interaction • Interaction in mobile and embedded systems • Interface design and evaluation methodologies • Design and evaluation of innovative interactive systems • User interface prototyping and management systems • Ubiquitous computing • Wearable computers • Pervasive computing • Affective computing • Empirical studies of user behaviour • Empirical studies of programming and software engineering • Computer supported cooperative work • Computer mediated communication • Virtual reality • Mixed and augmented Reality • Intelligent user interfaces • Presence ...