Effects of Rotation and Location on Advanced Traveler Information System Displays

1995 ◽  
Vol 39 (17) ◽  
pp. 1077-1081
Author(s):  
Christina James ◽  
Brian Ehret ◽  
Brian Philips ◽  
W. Spencer James ◽  
Elizabeth Alicandri
Keyword(s):  
Information System ◽  
Driving Simulator ◽  
Instrument Panel ◽  
Traveler Information ◽  
Older Driver ◽  
Driver Performance ◽  
Advanced Traveler Information System ◽  
Effects Of Rotation

This experiment compared the performance of rotated to conventional Advanced Traveler Information System (ATIS) displays. Rotated and conventional ATIS displays were presented in two locations: Heads-up display (HUD) and instrument panel mounted (IPM). Using a part-task driving simulator, subjects evaluated whether an intersection presented on an ATIS display matched the intersection they were approaching. The results indicated that benefits of rotated displays may be location dependent. Although the results do not clearly indicate an optimal display rotation, the HUD location resulted in improved older driver performance.

Smart Traveler Automated Ridematching Service Lessons Learned for Future ATIS Initiatives

1996 ◽  
Vol 1537 (1) ◽  
pp. 23-29 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jacqueline M. Golob ◽  
Genevieve Giuliano
Keyword(s):  
Information System ◽  
Real Time ◽  
Evaluation Study ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Traveler Information ◽  
Low Level ◽  
Telephone System ◽  
Advanced Traveler Information System ◽  
Level Of Use ◽  
Computer Based

An evaluation study of the Smart Traveler Automated Ridematching Service is reported. This advanced traveler information system (ATIS) demonstration used a fully automated Touch-Tone telephone system to offer real-time ride matching service for just 1 day or for conventional carpool arrangements. An innovative feature was an automated messaging system in which a computer was used to dial up and leave recorded messages with potential matches. The system failed to perform as intended, and problems were experienced with the generation of computer-based reports for monitoring purposes. The demonstration revealed a low level of use and a mismatch with the needs of the market. Lessons are drawn for future ATIS initiatives.

The Effects of Area Familiarity and Navigation Method on ATIS Use

1995 ◽  
Vol 39 (17) ◽  
pp. 1068-1071 ◽  
Author(s):  
Melissa C. Hulse ◽  
Thomas A. Dingus ◽  
Daniel V. McGehee ◽  
Rebecca N. Fleischman
Keyword(s):  
Traffic Information ◽  
Steering Wheel ◽  
Major City ◽  
Traveler Information ◽  
Driver Performance ◽  
Advanced Traveler Information System ◽  
Behavioral Interaction ◽  
Vehicle Information ◽  
Navigation Service ◽  
Navigation Method

This paper describes the driver performance and behavioral interaction results of a comparison between visitors to a major city (Orlando) and local drivers while using differing navigation configurations of an Advanced Traveler Information System (ATIS). The system utilized for the study was TravTek, a device which provided in-vehicle information via color touch screen CRT, steering wheel buttons, and synthesized voice. The TravTek driver interface was developed with the intent of providing navigation, service and attractions, and roadway incident and traffic information to the driver. Both visitors and local users tested six different navigation-aid configurations. The six navigation-aids included: static turn-by-turn graphics and a moving map both with and without voice, a paper map and a textual direction list. The research showed that visitors drove more cautiously, but they made more glances to the navigation-aids when compared to local users. In addition, visitors went off-route and got lost less frequently than local users. Visitors apparently were more careful in driving and navigating to their destinations.

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