gazedirected

Gazedirected is a term used in human-computer interaction and virtual reality to describe the behavior or adaptation of a system's interface or content in response to a user's gaze. It leverages eye-tracking technology to understand where a user is looking on a screen or within a virtual environment. When a system is gaze-directed, it can dynamically change what is displayed, how it is presented, or what actions are available based on the user's visual focus.

This can manifest in several ways. For instance, a gaze-directed interface might highlight interactive elements as the user's gaze falls upon them, providing visual feedback that the element is selectable or active. In some applications, gaze can be used as a primary input method, allowing users to select items or trigger actions simply by looking at them for a specific duration. This can be particularly beneficial for users with mobility impairments.

In virtual environments, gaze direction can influence the rendering of details. Areas the user is looking at might be rendered with higher fidelity, while peripheral vision is displayed with less detail to save computational resources. This technique, known as foveated rendering, mimics how human vision works and can significantly improve performance. Gaze-directed systems can also be used to personalize content, presenting information or advertisements that are more likely to be relevant to the user's current visual interest. The development of gaze-directed technology aims to create more intuitive, efficient, and immersive user experiences.