The Effects of RSVP on Scrolling through Long Lists

Abstract

Lists are regularly used in smartphones in order to display data that cannot fit in one screen. Consequently, smartphone users often experience mental and physical fatigue while browsing through long lists. Although a great amount of effort has been put into developing scrolling methods in mobile devices, the current flicking technique does not seem to be flawless. Rapid serial visual presentation (RSVP), a technique that can be implemented to allow space to be traded off for time, is suggested as a potential solution. A user study is performed, exploring the possibilities of enhancing browsing experiences on mobile devices through the utilization of the RSVP technique.