When the user becomes confused, mouse movements become less straight, while negative emotions cause the mouse to move more slowly. User interface designers might someday use this information to inform their designs, while government could use the technology to ensure users do not become frustrated with their online services. Further research with mobile devices like smartphones and tablets is also possible, according to the researchers.
How might websites one day determine whether the user is angry?
Answer: by mouse clicks and movements
Researchers at Brigham Young University say they can interpret a website visitor's mouse movements to approximate their current emotional state.
When the user becomes confused, mouse movements become less straight, while negative emotions cause the mouse to move more slowly. User interface designers might someday use this information to inform their designs, while government could use the technology to ensure users do not become frustrated with their online services. Further research with mobile devices like smartphones and tablets is also possible, according to the researchers.
When the user becomes confused, mouse movements become less straight, while negative emotions cause the mouse to move more slowly. User interface designers might someday use this information to inform their designs, while government could use the technology to ensure users do not become frustrated with their online services. Further research with mobile devices like smartphones and tablets is also possible, according to the researchers.
