Title :
A Comparison of Presentation Methods for Reading on Mobile Phones
Author :
Hedin, Björn ; Lindgren, Erik
Author_Institution :
Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm
fDate :
6/1/2007 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
A study compares two methods of reading text-based content on mobile phones: traditional scroll-based reading and Rapid Serial Visual Presentation, which displays words rapidly in a sequence. University students used a prototype called Feedo to test both methods, and their reading comprehension, efficiency, and preference ratings were measured. The results show that efficiency increases with fast RSVP, comprehension is equal, and preference rating is lower than with self-paced scroll.
Keywords :
Art; Computer displays; Conductive films; Eyes; Java; Mobile communication; Mobile computing; Mobile handsets; Personal digital assistants; Portable media players; RSVP; educational technology; m-learning; small screen devices; text readability;
Journal_Title :
Distributed Systems Online, IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/MDSO.2007.34