Abstract Progress indicators act as a status indicator for the visual response process, which in turn has a significant impact on human-computer interaction. We often see ring type and bar type progress indicators in our daily life, but how does one choose the appropriately shaped design? This study uses two experiments to answer the above question, with the aim of maximizing the quality of the user experience. Thirty-six participants were asked to estimate the duration and to evaluate their preferences. The physiological data were collected in real time. The results show that shape affects women's preferences and speed perception for progress indicators. Under the condition of a long waiting time, the waiting experience is better when using the ring type design for all subjects. The quality of the user experience increased when using a progress indicator design that included percentage of task completion. In addition, we provide a reference for the user-friendliness design of progress indicators.

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进度条形状对主观评价、时长感知和生理反应的影响

摘要 进度指示器作为视觉反应过程的状态指示器，进而对人机交互产生重大影响。我们在日常生活中经常会看到环形和条形的进度指示器，但是如何选择合适形状的设计呢？本研究使用两个实验来回答上述问题，旨在最大限度地提高用户体验的质量。三十六名参与者被要求估计持续时间并评估他们的偏好。实时收集生理数据。结果表明，形状会影响女性对进度指标的偏好和速度感知。在等待时间较长的情况下，所有科目均采用环形设计，等待体验更好。使用包含任务完成百分比的进度指示器设计时，用户体验的质量有所提高。此外，我们为进度指示器的用户友好设计提供了参考。