Advanced Integrated Driver Information Systems

1992 ◽  
Vol 25 (9) ◽  
pp. 264-268
Author(s):  
P M Knoll ◽  
W H König
Keyword(s):  
Information Systems ◽  
Driver Distraction ◽  
Graphical Display ◽  
Navigation Systems ◽  
Instrument Cluster ◽  
Field Of Vision ◽  
Secondary Information ◽  
Information Components ◽  
Wiring System ◽  
Cluster Design

Future driver information systems will consist of a plurality of information components containing the classic instrumentation like instrument cluster, radio and trip computers, but also new components like car telephones, navigation systems and even TV. This development leads firstly to a new kind of instrument cluster design and secondly to a rather high resolution graphical display, located in the central console region. To best use the display capabilities for all functions and to have an extendable system, the components will be connected by a multiplex wiring system. In order to reduce driver distraction, secondary information from the new components will be displayed near to the primary field of vision of the driver either in the instrument cluster and/or with a head-up display. This paper also focuses on the ergonomic demands of such a system and offers some practical solutions.

In-vehicle Traffic Information Systems in Europe: Never Mind the (Band)Width, Feel the Quality

2001 ◽  
Vol 54 (3) ◽  
pp. 329-335 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jordi Calafell ◽  
Martin Pyne
Keyword(s):  
Information Systems ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Road Traffic ◽  
Traffic Information ◽  
Navigation Systems ◽  
Traffic Flows ◽  
Planning Stage ◽  
Free Service ◽  
Major Player ◽  
On The Road

The ever-increasing number of vehicles on the road has created a serious demand for traffic information not only on the move but also at the planning stage of a journey. While on the move, the driver will be able to re-route his/her journey avoiding traffic congestion, but this information could be even more valuable before starting the journey. Today there are differences between the three main ITS markets (USA, Japan and Europe). Japan is leading the way, with the introduction in 1995 of the Vehicle Information Communication System (VICS), which is a free service. Vehicles are equipped with VICS receivers taking information from a network of road beacons installed on main roads, transmitting traffic flows by infrared rays, wave beacons, and FM multiplex broadcast. Europe has been involved in driver information systems from the early '90s when RDS was developed, which is another free service, and most of the car radios sold in Europe are able to process RDS signals. Since then, new free services have been developed – for example, RDS-TMC. In the UK, the private sector has been heavily involved recently, its major player being Trafficmaster. The Trafficmaster system is based on a network of traffic detection sensors, which covers all major UK motorways and most of the major A roads, with plans to expand into the continent. Trafficmaster collects road traffic flows and disseminates this information to its subscribers via a range of technologies, including GSM. The quality of the information supplied by the free and subscription services can be improved by being fully integrated with on-board navigation systems and by providing more detailed and wider types of information. All current methods are described/analysed and compared in this paper, with future enhancement highlighted. One of the main limitations lies in current data transmission routes, which are not fast enough to support the data required for an optimal use of the system. Some technologies available will potentially allow the many service providers to transmit information.

Mariner Performance using Automated Navigation Systems

1994 ◽  
Vol 38 (14) ◽  
pp. 868-872 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robin A. Akerstrom-Hoffman ◽  
Myriam Witkin Smith
Keyword(s):  
Information Systems ◽  
Human Factors ◽  
Collision Avoidance ◽  
New Technology ◽  
Operational Efficiency ◽  
Careful Consideration ◽  
Navigation Systems ◽  
Electronic Chart ◽  
Cross Track ◽  
Test Scenarios

Electronic Chart Display and Information Systems (ECDIS) technology has recently emerged as a promising aid to maritime navigational safety and operational efficiency. ECDIS is likely to have multiple effects on the tasks bridge personnel must perform. However, careful consideration must be given to safety in adopting this new technology. A shiphandling simulator-based evaluation of some human factors aspects of the use of ECDIS is presented. The issues discussed include the effect on navigational safety and workload as a result of introducing ECDIS to the bridge, and the mariner's preference for and use of chart information and navigational data. Experienced mariners each made multiple port arrivals and departures as the lone watchstander on the bridge: navigating a planned route, responding to harbor traffic, and managing the preparations for arrival or departure. During “baseline” transits, conventional methods were available to the mariner. During the test scenarios, one of two prototype ECDIS systems was also added to the bridge. Under certain conditions, ECDIS reduced the mariner's workload for navigation. In addition, ECDIS showed a potential to increase safety as measured by a smaller cross-track distance from the planned route and by a larger proportion of time available to devote to collision avoidance and “look out”.

Where Do People Drive? Navigation System Use by Typical Drivers and Auto Experts

2011 ◽  
Vol 64 (2) ◽  
pp. 357-373 ◽  
Author(s):  
Victor Ei-Wen Lo ◽  
Paul A. Green ◽  
Alfred Franzblau
Keyword(s):  
Information Systems ◽  
Navigation System ◽  
Navigation Systems ◽  
Travel Information ◽  
System Use ◽  
Other Information

To effectively design navigation and travel information systems, car manufacturers need data on how these systems are typically used. In this study, researchers surveyed thirty typical drivers and eleven auto experts to determine previously visited destinations, favourite destinations, and other information. Unexpectedly, subjects predominantly reported they used navigation systems to reach familiar destinations (typical drivers: 61%; auto experts: 89%). History was self-reported to be a very common entry method (typical drivers: 30%; auto experts: 24%), which conflicted with data retrieved from navigation systems (both groups: <1%). Based on the history list, common trip purposes included Shopping and visiting Friends' Houses.

Effects of Interface Workload of In-Vehicle Information Systems on Driving Safety

2005 ◽  
Vol 1937 (1) ◽  
pp. 73-78 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wan-Hui Chen ◽  
Chih-Yung Lin ◽  
Ji-Liang Doong
Keyword(s):  
Information Systems ◽  
Reaction Time ◽  
Repeated Measures ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Driver Distraction ◽  
Auditory Task ◽  
Driving Safety ◽  
Secondary Tasks ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Vehicle Information

Driver distraction and lack of awareness of the driving situation are major causes of accidents in the urban areas in Taiwan; failing to obey traffic signals is the third leading accident cause. Numerous innovative in-vehicle information systems (IVIS) could be used collectively to provide drivers with a variety of information, such as messages from intersection collision warning systems (ICWS) by way of different in-vehicle interfaces. How the different IVIS interfaces influence driver workload and safety is always an important issue. This study investigates the effects of auditory ICWS messages on driver performance while the driver's visual, hearing, or mental processing attention resources (or all three) are engaged by secondary tasks. This type of engagement or distraction commonly occurs when a driver uses IVIS. The secondary tasks used to distract drivers were created by different types of mathematical questions presented with different types of display devices (e.g., voice from a speaker or numbers shown on a liquid crystal display screen or head-up display). Mixed linear models were employed to examine the factors influencing driver perception–reaction time with the consideration of repeated measures. Several factors, including several main factors and an interaction, were found to be significant. The most important finding was that the interaction between provision of ICWS information and the display format indicated that an auditory warning message could increase driver perception–reaction time while a driver was distracted by an auditory task. In addition, it was found that driver distraction due to different mental processing tasks had a significant impact on driver perception–reaction time.

scholarly journals Application of Geographic Information Systems in the Geographical Research

2009 ◽  
pp. 37-42
Author(s):  
Krishna Poudel
Keyword(s):  
Information Systems ◽  
Geographical Information Systems ◽  
Geographical Information ◽  
Research Issues ◽  
Geographical Research ◽  
Mountain Landscape ◽  
New Strategy ◽  
Secondary Information ◽  
Complex Phenomena ◽  
Application Of Gis

Geographical research is a search to get answers of questions or queries concerning about the phenomena of space, society, humanity and natural processes. Geographical Information Systems (GIS) help to carry on the study through enabling the data capture, database management, information handling and analyzing the complex phenomena within an interactive user's interface environment with high degree of accuracy and in a short time. Verticality and variations are the properties of mountains landscape. Application of GIS on geographical research enables to analyze those specific properties of mountain landscape with attainable accuracy level. This paper is an attempt to bring the applicability of GIS in the geographical research in the mountain context based on the available secondary information of various sources. Research queries in geographical subject, introduction of GIS and its development in Nepal, research issues, application of GIS and challenges and the new strategy for the application of GIS in the mountain context are explained in detail. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/ttp.v5i0.1951 The Third Pole, Vol. 5-7, PP 37-42:2007

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