Siegenthaler, Eva; Wyss, Michael; Schmid, Laura; Wurtz, Pascal (2012). LCD vs. E-ink: An Analysis of the Reading Behavior. Journal of Eye Movement Research JEMR, 5(3), pp. 1-7. International Group for Eye Movement Research 10.16910/jemr.5.3.5
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Electronic books (e-book) are an interesting option compared to classic paper books. Most e-reading devices of the first generation were based on e-ink technology. With the appearance of the Apple iPad on the market, TFT-LCDs became important in the field of e-reading. Both technologies have advantages and disadvantages but the question remains whether one or the other technology is better for reading. In the
present study we analyzed and compared reading behavior when reading on e-inkreader (e-ink displays) and on tablets (TFT-LCDs) as measured by eye-tracking. The results suggest that the reading behavior on tablets is indeed very similar to the reading behavior on e-ink-reader. Participants showed no difference in fixation duration. Significant differences in reading speed and in the proportion of regressive saccades suggest that tablets, under special artificial light conditions, may even provide better legibility.
Item Type: |
Journal Article (Original Article) |
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Division/Institute: |
04 Faculty of Medicine > University Psychiatric Services > University Hospital of Geriatric Psychiatry and Psychotherapy |
UniBE Contributor: |
Wurtz, Pascal |
Subjects: |
100 Philosophy > 150 Psychology 600 Technology > 610 Medicine & health |
ISSN: |
1995-8692 |
Publisher: |
International Group for Eye Movement Research |
Language: |
English |
Submitter: |
Pascal Wurtz |
Date Deposited: |
13 Jul 2016 08:13 |
Last Modified: |
05 Dec 2022 14:56 |
Publisher DOI: |
10.16910/jemr.5.3.5 |
Uncontrolled Keywords: |
e-reading; reading; tablet; e-ink reader; eye movements |
BORIS DOI: |
10.7892/boris.82679 |
URI: |
https://boris.unibe.ch/id/eprint/82679 |
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