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Tang X, Yu S, Donmez B, Chu J, Fan H, Li F, Jiang G. A Vehicle Simulation Study Examining the Effects of System Interface Design Elements on Performance in Different Vibration Environments Below 3 Hz. HUMAN FACTORS 2024; 66:2345-2365. [PMID: 37975534 DOI: 10.1177/00187208231213470] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2023]
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OBJECTIVE This study aimed to explore the relationship between system interface elements' design features and interaction performance in simulated vehicle vibration environments. BACKGROUND Touch screens have been widely used in vehicle information systems, but few studies have focused on the decline of touchscreen interaction performance and task load increase when driving on unpaved roads. METHOD The interaction performance (reaction time and task accuracy rate) with vibration frequencies below 3 Hz (1.5, 2.0, and 2.5 Hz) and different interface design elements was investigated employing a touch screen computer and E-prime software. RESULTS The results indicate that vehicle vibration (below 3 Hz) can significantly reduce interaction performance with a vehicle information system interface. CONCLUSION An appropriate increase in the physical size of the interface design features (visual stimulus materials and touch buttons) can help to mitigate this negative effect of vibration. APPLICATION The results and findings of this study can be utilized for the design of information system interfaces as it relates to the vibration scenario of unpaved roads.
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Affiliation(s)
- Xing Tang
- Northwestern Polytechnical University, China
- University of Toronto, Canada
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- Northwestern Polytechnical University, China
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- Northwestern Polytechnical University, China
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- Northwestern Polytechnical University, China
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Xie Y, Zhou R, Qu J. Fitts' law on the flight deck: evaluating touchscreens for aircraft tasks in actual flight scenarios. ERGONOMICS 2023; 66:506-523. [PMID: 35786415 DOI: 10.1080/00140139.2022.2097318] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/26/2021] [Accepted: 06/28/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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This research investigated the effects of an abnormal flight environment using touch-based navigation displays (TNDs). Fitts' law was used to compare the performance of TNDs with control display units (CDUs) and mode control panel (MCPs) under three different flight scenarios (normal, turbulence and startled). A within-subjects design involving 15 male participants was used. Data were collected in respect to accuracy, movement time, subjective feelings, choices and comments. The results showed that under abnormal conditions, TNDs showed worse operation performance and stability than CDUs and MCPs; however, it was easy to learn from TNDs, and they provided a good user experience. Moreover, this research demonstrated the application of Fitts' law to describe pilot behaviours in interactive flight devices, particularly for tasks involving real flight operations. TND designs for aviation could be developed based on these findings to improve flight crew performance when using new technology.Practitioner summary: This research built a Fitts' law model to evaluate the performance of aircraft cockpit touchscreens under normal, turbulence and startled scenarios. We compared the different touchscreens (TNDs) with other traditional interactive devices, such as CDUs and MCPs. The results have implications for the design of aircraft cockpit touchscreens and define the task scenario. Furthermore, the results contribute to the development of scenes utilising Fitts' law.
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- Yubin Xie
- School of Economics and Management, Beihang University, Beijing, China
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- School of Economics and Management, Beihang University, Beijing, China
- Key Laboratory of Complex System Analysis, Management and Decision (Beihang University), Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China, Beijing, China
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- School of Economics and Management, Beihang University, Beijing, China
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Kia K, Johnson PW, Kim JH. The effects of different seat suspension types on occupants' physiologic responses and task performance: implications for autonomous and conventional vehicles. APPLIED ERGONOMICS 2021; 93:103380. [PMID: 33578066 DOI: 10.1016/j.apergo.2021.103380] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2020] [Revised: 11/24/2020] [Accepted: 01/28/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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This study evaluated whole body vibration (WBV), non-driving task performance, muscle activity, and self-reported discomfort and motion sickness between different seat suspension systems in a simulated vehicle environment. In a repeated-measures laboratory experiment where field-measured 6-degree-of-freedom (6-DOF) passenger vehicle vibration was replicated on a 6-DOF motion platform, we measured WBV, non-driving task (pointing, typing, web-browsing, and reading) performance, low back (erector spinae), shoulders (trapezius) and neck (splenius capitis and sternocleido-mastoid) muscle activity, and self-reported discomfort and motion sickness from three different seats: a vertical (z-axis) active suspension, multi-axial active suspension [vertical (z-axis) + lateral (y-axis)], and a static suspension-less seat (current seat type in all passenger cars). Both the vertical and multi-axial active suspension seats significantly reduced the vertical WBV exposure (p < 0.0001). However, no significant differences were found in non-driving task performance (p > 0.30), muscle activity (p > 0.22), self-reported discomfort (p > 0.07), and motion sickness (p = 0.53) across three different seats. These findings indicate that the active suspension seats may have potential to future reduce the vertical and total WBV exposures, respectively. However, none of the suspension seats demonstrate any significant benefits on the non-driving task performance, muscle activity, self-reported discomfort and motion sickness measures in a simulated vehicle environment.
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- Kiana Kia
- School of Mechanical, Industrial, and Manufacturing Engineering, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR, USA
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- Department of Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA
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- School of Biological and Population Health Sciences, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR, USA.
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Tao D, Zeng J, Liu K, Qu X. Effects of control-to-display gain and operation precision requirement on touchscreen operations in vibration environments. APPLIED ERGONOMICS 2021; 91:103293. [PMID: 33128933 DOI: 10.1016/j.apergo.2020.103293] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2020] [Revised: 09/12/2020] [Accepted: 10/21/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Touchscreen has gained increasing popularity. However, little is known about touchscreen use in vibration environments. This study aimed to examine the effects of control-to-display gain (GAIN) and operation precision requirement on touchscreen operations in varied vibration environments. Twenty participants attended an experiment where they were instructed to perform three types of basic touchscreen operation tasks in static, low vibration, and high vibration environments, respectively. Five GAINs (0.75, 1, 2, 3 and 4) and three operation precision requirements (90%, 95%, and 99%) were examined. The results indicated that vibration exerted adverse effects on task performance, and increased perceived workload, perceived task difficulty and discomfort. Task completion time showed a U-shaped curve as GAIN increased. Lowering operation precision requirement improved task performance and reduced perceived workload, especially in vibration environments and at larger GAINs. The findings provide practical implications on the design of usable touchscreen interfaces in vibration environments.
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- Da Tao
- Institute of Human Factors and Ergonomics, College of Mechatronics and Control Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
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- Institute of Human Factors and Ergonomics, College of Mechatronics and Control Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
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- Academy of Medical Engineering and Translational Medicine, Tianjin University, China
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- Institute of Human Factors and Ergonomics, College of Mechatronics and Control Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China.
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Coutts LV, Plant KL, Smith M, Bolton L, Parnell KJ, Arnold J, Stanton NA. Future technology on the flight deck: assessing the use of touchscreens in vibration environments. ERGONOMICS 2019; 62:286-304. [PMID: 30470162 DOI: 10.1080/00140139.2018.1552013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2017] [Revised: 11/15/2018] [Accepted: 11/16/2018] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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Use of touchscreens in the flight deck has been steadily increasing, however, their usability may be severely impacted when turbulent conditions arise. Most previous research focusses on using touchscreens in static conditions; therefore, this study assessed touchscreen use whilst undergoing turbulent representative motion, generated using a 6-axis motion simulator. Touchscreens were tested in centre, side and overhead positions, to investigate how turbulence affected: (1) error rate, movement times and accuracy, (2) arm fatigue and discomfort. Two touchscreen technologies were compared: a 15" infra-red and a 17.3" projected capacitive touchscreen with force sensing capability. The potential of the force sensing capability to minimise unintentional interactions was also investigated. Twenty-six participants undertook multi-direction tapping (ISO 9241; ISO 2010 ) and gesture tasks, under four vibration conditions (control, light chop, light turbulence and moderate turbulence). Error rate, movement time and workload increased and usability decreased significantly, with screen position and increasing turbulence level. Practitioner Summary: This study evaluated the use of infra-red and projected capacitive touchscreen technologies using multi-directional tapping and gesture tasks, whilst being subjected to different levels of turbulence representative motion. Performance degraded significantly with increasing turbulence level and touchscreen location. This has implications for future flight deck design.
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- Louise V Coutts
- a Transportation Research Group, Faculty of Engineering and Environment , University of Southampton , Southampton , UK
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- a Transportation Research Group, Faculty of Engineering and Environment , University of Southampton , Southampton , UK
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- b GE Aviation Systems Ltd , Cheltenham, Gloucestershire , UK
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- b GE Aviation Systems Ltd , Cheltenham, Gloucestershire , UK
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- a Transportation Research Group, Faculty of Engineering and Environment , University of Southampton , Southampton , UK
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- a Transportation Research Group, Faculty of Engineering and Environment , University of Southampton , Southampton , UK
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- a Transportation Research Group, Faculty of Engineering and Environment , University of Southampton , Southampton , UK
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A Rollercoaster to Model Touch Interactions during Turbulence. ADVANCES IN HUMAN-COMPUTER INTERACTION 2018. [DOI: 10.1155/2018/2698635] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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We contribute to a project introducing the use of a large single touch-screen as a concept for future airplane cockpits. Human-machine interaction in this new type of cockpit must be optimised to cope with the different types of normal use as well as during moments of turbulence (which can occur during flights varying degrees of severity). We propose an original experimental setup for reproducing turbulence (not limited to aviation) based on a touch-screen mounted on a rollercoaster. Participants had to repeatedly solve three basic touch interactions: a single click, a one-finger drag-and-drop, and a zoom operation involving a 2-finger pinching gesture. The completion times of the different tasks as well as the number of unnecessary interactions with the screen constitute the collected user data. We also propose a data analysis and statistical method to combine user performance with observed turbulence, including acceleration and jerk along the different axes. We then report some of the implications of severe turbulence on touch interaction and make recommendations as to how this can be accommodated in future design solutions.
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Orphanides AK, Nam CS. Touchscreen interfaces in context: A systematic review of research into touchscreens across settings, populations, and implementations. APPLIED ERGONOMICS 2017; 61:116-143. [PMID: 28237011 DOI: 10.1016/j.apergo.2017.01.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/04/2016] [Revised: 12/19/2016] [Accepted: 01/22/2017] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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Although many studies have been conducted on the human factors and ergonomics (HFE) of touchscreens, no comprehensive review has summarized the findings of these studies. Based on a schema (three dimensions of understanding critical for successful display selection) presented by Wickens et al. (2004), we identified three dimensions of analysis for touchscreen implementations: touchscreen technology, setting and environment of implementation, and user population. We conducted a systematic review based on the PRISMA protocol (Moher et al., 2009), searching five article databases for relevant quantitative literature on touchscreens. We found that all three dimensions of analysis have a significant effect on the HFE of touchscreens, and that a selection for or against touchscreens must take into consideration the specific context of system interaction in order to maximize safety, performance, and user satisfaction. Our report concludes with a set of specific recommendations for systems designers considering touchscreens as input/output devices, and suggestions for future study into the HFE of touchscreens.
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- Andreas K Orphanides
- User Experience Department, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC 27695 USA.
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- Edward P. Fitts Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC 27695 USA.
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UNLABELLED This paper examines the development of ergonomics in Taiwan by analysing 1404 scientific articles published by 113 permanent members of the Ergonomics Society of Taiwan (EST). Each article was classified by key words and abstract content. Each article was also coded by period of publication (1971-1992 (first period), 1993-1997 (second period), 1998-2002 (third period), 2003-2007 (fourth period), and 2008-2012 (fifth period), and against 13 topic categories. The results show that rate of publication has increased by approximately 100 articles every five years since 1993.The most popular topic was ergonomics assessment and analysis techniques in the first period, force exertion-related research in the second period, product design and evaluation in the third period, occupational safety and health in the fourth period and human-computer interface in the fifth period. Each of these is highly relevant to current contemporary issues around the world. Finally, potential areas for future ergonomics research in Taiwan are discussed. PRACTITIONER SUMMARY This study investigates the trends in academic papers published by members of the EST. Over time, topics have shifted from ergonomics evaluation methods to occupational safety and health, and human–computer interaction. The findings should be considered as important references for planning the future of ergonomics in Taiwan.
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- Chih-Long Lin
- a Department of Crafts and Design , National Taiwan University of Arts , New Taipei City , Taiwan , R.O.C
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Dodd S, Lancaster J, Miranda A, Grothe S, DeMers B, Rogers B. Touch Screens on the Flight Deck. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2014. [DOI: 10.1177/1541931214581002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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There is widespread interest in the aviation industry in using touch screen controls on the flight deck. While earlier research efforts have explored touch screen use in aircraft, relatively recent advancements in both hardware and software suggest that renewed attention to touch can help inform its use in modern aircraft. A study was conducted using a medium-fidelity motion flight simulator to investigate how touch target size, touch target spacing, and touch technology impacted pilot data entry performance, workload perception, and fatigue in varying levels of turbulence. The results are intended to support the development of guidelines and recommendations for the integration of touch screen controls into the flight deck.
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Quemelo PRV, Vieira ER. Biomechanics and performance when using a standard and a vertical computer mouse. ERGONOMICS 2013; 56:1336-1344. [PMID: 23777482 DOI: 10.1080/00140139.2013.805251] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/02/2023]
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OBJECTIVE to compare the biomechanics and performance while using a vertical computer mouse (VM) and a standard mouse (SM). METHODS muscle activation (electromyography), forearm movements (electrogoniometers), performance (Fitts' Law test) and satisfaction (questionnaire) of 16 subjects were evaluated. RESULTS there were significant differences between the VM and the SM, respectively, on motion (28° vs. 42° pronation, p = 0.001; 5° ulnar vs. 7° radial deviation, p = 0.016) and muscle activity (13% vs. 16% of extensor carpi activity, p = 0.006; 10% vs. 13% extensor digitorum activity, p = 0.001). VM user satisfaction was good (68); however, time to target was longer (4.2 vs. 3.4 s, p < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS using the VM decreased wrist pronation and lowered wrist extensor muscle activity, but additional training and familiarisation time may be required to improve user performance. PRACTITIONER SUMMARY Using a vertical mouse can decrease the exposure to biomechanical risk factors for computer mouse use-related musculoskeletal disorders. Using a vertical computer mouse resulted in less wrist pronation and lower wrist extensor muscle activity. But, training and familiarisation are required.
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- Paulo R V Quemelo
- a Department of Physical Therapy , University of Franca , Franca , Brazil
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Goode N, Lenné MG, Salmon P. The impact of on-road motion on BMS touch screen device operation. ERGONOMICS 2012; 55:986-996. [PMID: 22676650 DOI: 10.1080/00140139.2012.685496] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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This study investigates the effect of vehicle motion on performance, usability and workload for a touch screen in-vehicle Battle Management System (BMS). Participants performed a series of battle management tasks while a vehicle was driven over sealed (characteristic of 'normal' vehicle motion) and unsealed (characteristic of 'high' vehicle motion) roads. The results indicate that unsealed road conditions impair the performance of information input tasks (tasks that require the user to enter information, e.g. text entry) but not information extraction tasks (tasks that require the user to retrieve information from the system, e.g. reading coordinates). Participants rated workload as higher and the system as less usable on the unsealed road. In closing, the implications for in-vehicle touch screen design and use in both military and civilian driving contexts are discussed. Practitioner Summary: The effect of motion on interacting with in-vehicle touch screen devices remains largely unexplored. This study examines the effect of different levels of vehicle motion on the use of a BMS. Using the system under off-road conditions had a detrimental impact on workload, performance and usability.
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- Natassia Goode
- Monash University Accident Research Centre, Monash Injury Research Institute, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia.
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Pisula PJ, Lewis CH, Bridger RS. Vessel motion thresholds for maintaining physical and cognitive performance: a study of naval personnel at sea. ERGONOMICS 2012; 55:636-649. [PMID: 22455510 DOI: 10.1080/00140139.2012.657249] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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Methods and results are reported from a study of ships companies' exposure to low-frequency motions on three vessels of the Royal Navy. The aim of the study was to investigate relationships between deck accelerations and the incidence of problems such as difficulties with physical tasks, cognitive activities, motion sickness, and work effort. Ship motions were recorded continuously during sea patrols of 10-14 days. The data collected from the three vessels comprised 105 days of ship motions over 12 patrols, with 779 associated daily diaries from 78 participants. Problems most strongly associated with vessel motions were related to the difficulties with physical tasks. Some cognitive aspects of task performance and motion sickness were associated with vertical acceleration magnitudes, but the correlations were less strong than with physical tasks. Practitioner Summary: Little is known about the severity of ship motions that degrade physical and mental performance. The paper offers preliminary estimates of the motion threshold values below which the performance will not be degraded by motion.
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- P J Pisula
- Institute of Naval Medicine, Alverstoke, PO12 2DL, UK.
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Yau YJ, Chao CJ, Feng WY, Hwang SL. The effects of platform motion and target orientation on the performance of trackball manipulation. ERGONOMICS 2011; 54:745-754. [PMID: 21846312 DOI: 10.1080/00140139.2011.595512] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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The trackball has been widely employed as a control/command input device on moving vehicles, but few studies have explored the effects of platform motion on its manipulation. Fewer still have considered this issue in designing the user interface and the arrangement of console location and orientation simultaneously. This work describes an experiment carried out to investigate the performance of trackball users on a simple point-and-click task in a motion simulator. By varying the orientation of onscreen targets, the effect of cursor movement direction on performance is investigated. The results indicate that the platform motion and target orientation both significantly affect the time required to point and click, but not the accuracy of target selection. The movement times were considerably longer under rolling and pitching motions and for targets located along the diagonal axes of the interface. Subjective evaluations carried out by the participants agree with these objective results. These findings could be used to optimise console and graphical menu design for use on maritime vessels. STATEMENT OF RELEVANCE: In military situations, matters of life or death may be decided in milliseconds. Any delay or error in classification and identification will thus affect the safety of the ship and its crew. This study demonstrates that performance of manipulating a trackball is affected by the platform motion and target orientation. The results of the present study can guide the arrangement of consoles and the design of trackball-based graphical user interfaces on maritime vessels.
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- Yi-Jan Yau
- System Development Center, Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology, Lung-Tan, Tao-Yuan, Taiwan.
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Experimental Evaluations of Touch Interaction Considering Automotive Requirements. LECTURE NOTES IN COMPUTER SCIENCE 2011. [DOI: 10.1007/978-3-642-21605-3_3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
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