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With each new technology interface introduced in the environment, users spend more time switching between and managing these interfaces. When the interfaces involve screen-based displays and controls, eye movements may provide an intuitive and efficient means of switching between screens. This research focused on evaluating manual keyboard and gaze-based control methods for switching control between displays of a simulated surveillance system. Results showed that gaze-based tracking was faster and produced lower subjective workload than using a manual keyboard. Operators’ performance was also consistent with Keystroke-Level Model–Goals Operators Methods Selection predictions for each control method. These findings identify gaze-based control as a viable method for switching control between multiple monitors.

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eye tracking eye movements human–computer interaction multiple displays multiple screens

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