Gaze analysis in a remote collaborative setting

Understanding computer mediated interactions between humans is an interesting challenge for human factors psychology and a necessity for effective group support system design. We report on our experiences using a remote gaze tracker in a remote collaborative setting. After recording gaze tracking of the remote individual in a mixed presence group during an activity of negotiation, we report the data in context of the display's Areas of Interest (AOIs). This single user display, sectioned into three areas based on informative content, serves as the model for tracking with a remote gaze tracker. An analysis of fixation and dwell times indicate greatest engagement with a focused view of co-located participants which indicates preference over a wider vantage point of people and their surroundings. Methods and preliminary results are discussed.