Online trajectory classification

Abstract

This study proposes a modular system for clustering on-line motion trajectories obtained while users navigate within a virtual environment. It presents a neural network simulation that gives a set of five clusters which help to differentiate users on the basis of efficient and inefficient navigational strategies. The accuracy of classification carried out with a self-organizing map algorithm was tested and improved to above 85% by using learning vector quantization. The benefits of this approach and the possibility of extending the methodology to the study of navigation in Human Computer Interaction are discussed. © Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg 2003.