Equipment Design Features (Impacts on Safety)

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Effective/Ineffective Designs & Countermeasures

• What technologies can be employed to develop less distracting devices (e.g., voice recognition, hands free operation)?
• To what extent does voice interaction (speech recognition, artificial speech) provide benefits over visual presentation? Under what conditions is voice communication distracting?
• Is there less driver distraction with the use of Head Up Displays (HUDs) than with traditional displays? Can everyone use HUDs effectively?
• How should information be structured, formatted, and searched? How much information is too much for drivers to handle?
• What designs and features (design soluations) have worked well in this or similar applications? What problems have been observed?
• What effective countermeasures can be used to combat distraction?

• What are the important unanswered questions regarding the design of in-vehicle technologies? Is research best directed at defining good design or developing tools to evaluate individual designs?

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	The Impact of Internal Distraction on Driver Visual Behavior   5/17/00 2:30:52 PM   Divided Attention Ability of Young and Older Drivers   5/30/00 1:12:17 PM   Speech-based Interaction with In-vehicle Computers: The Effect of Speech-based E-mail on Drivers’ Attention to the Roadway   5/31/00 11:52:26 AM   Integration of Driver In-Vehicle ITS Information   5/31/00 11:53:14 AM   E-Distraction: The Challenges for Safe and Usable Internet Services in Vehicles   5/31/00 12:04:41 PM Authors:   Burns, P.C. (Volvo Technological Development Corporation, Gothenburg, Sweden) & Lansdown, T.C. (Transportation Research Laboratory, Crowthorne, Berkshire, U.K.). View Entire Paper Abstract The availability of Internet information in the vehicle can provide wide and enduring benefits for drivers, passengers, commercial vehicle operations, service providers and transport systems managers. However, there is considerable evidence that complex in-vehicle information systems can distract the driver. These in-vehicle Internet (IVI) services should not be available if they are dangerous to road users. Road safety is paramount and systems must be designed that do not distract drivers dangerously. Presentation of IVI information would be clearly inappropriate in the format that we experience on our desktop computers. Although there are many challenges to be overcome, it is argued that it is possible to design safe integrated IVI systems. This paper discusses some preliminary Human Factors solutions for designing safe driving-compatible interfaces. It is hoped this Driver Distraction Forum can contribute further solutions to this problem.   Can Collision Warning Systems Mitigate Distraction Due to In-Vehicle Devices?   5/31/00 1:12:43 PM   In-Vehicle Communication and Driving: An Attempt to Overcome their Interference   6/1/00 11:55:10 AM   If purchasing an in-vehicle device, how much of an influence does the design and ease of use of devices have on your selection?      Can auditory systems (devices with the capability to interpret voice commands, or communicate using speech messages) address the safety concerns associated with operating in-vehicle technologies?      Do you believe hands-free technology is sufficient to address safety concerns related to cell phone use while driving?      Is it possible to design electronic maps that can be safely used while driving?      Is it possible to design wireless Internet devices (e.g., e-mail systems) that can be safely used while driving?      Integration of Driver in vehicle ITS   7/6/00 2:13:53 PM   In your opinion, what is the maximum number of recommended information displays a HUD should feature?    7/14/00 8:52:05 AM   Passenger Air Bag technology saves lives, BUT...   7/14/00 6:11:10 PM   Radio designs are needlessly dangerous   7/18/00 3:04:26 PM   Radio designs are needlessly dangerous, II   7/18/00 6:32:12 PM   Possible solution   7/18/00 6:44:54 PM   disable devices while car is in motion   7/19/00 11:19:00 AM   low cost "black-box" equipment for motor vehicles   7/19/00 11:50:17 AM   In your opinion, what is the maximum number of recommended information displays a HUD should feature? Can you specify related references?   7/19/00 4:11:36 PM   What role can automation play in reducing the driver distraction problem? What automated or assistance systems can we expect to see in the future?   7/20/00 7:47:20 AM   Confusing radio controls   7/20/00 4:05:31 PM   Older vs. Younger   7/24/00 9:47:24 PM   E-mail in the car   7/24/00 10:09:21 PM   HUD usage   7/26/00 1:46:27 PM   HUD usage   7/26/00 1:47:16 PM   Radio/CD player designs need standards   7/31/00 2:13:49 AM   Integration and solutions causing potential new problems   8/1/00 10:09:55 AM   Radio content can be distracting   8/1/00 10:25:10 AM   Ergonomic design and visual pollution   8/3/00 2:14:33 PM   Ergonomic design and visual pollution (ergonomically improved!)   8/3/00 2:23:18 PM
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