Real-Time Webcam-Based Eye Tracking for AI-Assisted Reading Analysis in Web Environments

Sidal Deniz Bingöl; Damla Nur Alper; Gonca Gökçe Menekşe Dalveren

doi:10.38088/jise.1873959

Real-Time Webcam-Based Eye Tracking for AI-Assisted Reading Analysis in Web Environments

Abstract

This study investigates real-time, webcam-based eye tracking as a low-cost and scalable alternative for AI-assisted reading analysis in web environments, aiming to address the limitations of hardware-dependent eye tracking systems highlighted in existing literature. The proposed framework captures gaze data through standard consumer webcams and integrates seamlessly into a browser-based architecture to monitor user attention during reading sessions. Gaze coordinates are dynamically mapped to webpage elements, enabling paragraph-level analysis of reading behavior. The methodology incorporates dwell time computation and kernel density estimation (KDE) to mitigate noise and enhance fixation stability inherent in webcam-based gaze tracking. Reading sessions are managed independently, allowing systematic collection and comparison of user interaction data. Experimental evaluations demonstrate that the system can effectively differentiate focused and distracted reading regions without requiring external sensors or intrusive equipment. The results indicate that the proposed approach provides meaningful insights into user attention distribution and reading patterns while maintaining accessibility and ease of deployment. By eliminating the dependency on specialized hardware, the system enables large-scale data collection across diverse user groups and real-world settings. Furthermore, the framework establishes a foundation for adaptive and personalized reading experiences through AI-driven content optimization. The findings support the applicability of the system in educational technologies, usability evaluation, adaptive content delivery, and human–computer interaction research, suggesting that browser-based eye tracking can serve as a practical and efficient tool for large-scale reading behavior analysis.

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Primary Language

English

Subjects

Computer Software

Journal Section

Research Article

Authors

Sidal Deniz Bingöl
0009-0004-0666-0920
Türkiye

Damla Nur Alper
0009-0002-0210-4826
Türkiye

Gonca Gökçe Menekşe Dalveren ^*
0000-0002-8649-1909
Türkiye

Publication Date

August 17, 2026

Submission Date

February 3, 2026

Acceptance Date

April 12, 2026

Published in Issue

Year 2026 Volume: 10 Number: 2

DOI

https://doi.org/10.38088/jise.1873959

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https://izlik.org/JA64RY99YK

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APA

Bingöl, S. D., Alper, D. N., & Menekşe Dalveren, G. G. (2026). Real-Time Webcam-Based Eye Tracking for AI-Assisted Reading Analysis in Web Environments. Journal of Innovative Science and Engineering, 10(2), 330-356. https://doi.org/10.38088/jise.1873959

AMA

1.Bingöl SD, Alper DN, Menekşe Dalveren GG. Real-Time Webcam-Based Eye Tracking for AI-Assisted Reading Analysis in Web Environments. JISE. 2026;10(2):330-356. doi:10.38088/jise.1873959

Chicago

Bingöl, Sidal Deniz, Damla Nur Alper, and Gonca Gökçe Menekşe Dalveren. 2026. “Real-Time Webcam-Based Eye Tracking for AI-Assisted Reading Analysis in Web Environments”. Journal of Innovative Science and Engineering 10 (2): 330-56. https://doi.org/10.38088/jise.1873959.

EndNote

Bingöl SD, Alper DN, Menekşe Dalveren GG (August 1, 2026) Real-Time Webcam-Based Eye Tracking for AI-Assisted Reading Analysis in Web Environments. Journal of Innovative Science and Engineering 10 2 330–356.

IEEE

[1]S. D. Bingöl, D. N. Alper, and G. G. Menekşe Dalveren, “Real-Time Webcam-Based Eye Tracking for AI-Assisted Reading Analysis in Web Environments”, JISE, vol. 10, no. 2, pp. 330–356, Aug. 2026, doi: 10.38088/jise.1873959.

ISNAD

Bingöl, Sidal Deniz - Alper, Damla Nur - Menekşe Dalveren, Gonca Gökçe. “Real-Time Webcam-Based Eye Tracking for AI-Assisted Reading Analysis in Web Environments”. Journal of Innovative Science and Engineering 10/2 (August 1, 2026): 330-356. https://doi.org/10.38088/jise.1873959.

JAMA

1.Bingöl SD, Alper DN, Menekşe Dalveren GG. Real-Time Webcam-Based Eye Tracking for AI-Assisted Reading Analysis in Web Environments. JISE. 2026;10:330–356.

MLA

Bingöl, Sidal Deniz, et al. “Real-Time Webcam-Based Eye Tracking for AI-Assisted Reading Analysis in Web Environments”. Journal of Innovative Science and Engineering, vol. 10, no. 2, Aug. 2026, pp. 330-56, doi:10.38088/jise.1873959.

Vancouver

1.Sidal Deniz Bingöl, Damla Nur Alper, Gonca Gökçe Menekşe Dalveren. Real-Time Webcam-Based Eye Tracking for AI-Assisted Reading Analysis in Web Environments. JISE. 2026 Aug. 1;10(2):330-56. doi:10.38088/jise.1873959