Symbolic vs alphanumeric representations in human machine interface design

V. Charissis; Marianne Patera

Symbolic vs alphanumeric representations in human machine interface design

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Abstract

This paper presents a study towards articulating what it is considered to be a simple, prompt and efficient interface for a novel automotive Head-Up Display system. In particular, the proposed interface aims to improve the driver's spatial awareness and response times under low visibility weather conditions. The effectiveness of such Human Machine Interface (HMI) relies on the ability of the system to convey crucial information to the driver in a timely manner. Initial user trials have shown that the system delivers on its promise for an efficient, non-distracting information display conduit. Finally, the paper further outlines the evolution of the HMI design as a result of ongoing evaluation and user trials and offers suggestions for further research and a tentative plan for future work.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Communication: Understanding / Misunderstanding - Proceedings of the 9th World Congress of the IASS/AIS - Helsinki-Imatra 11-17 June, 2007
Editors	Eero Tarasti
Publisher	The International Semiotics Institute at Imatra, Finland
Pages	276-284
Number of pages	10
Volume	1
ISBN (Print)	9789525431223
Publication status	Published - 2009

Publication series

Name	Acta Semiotica Fennica
Publisher	The International Semiotics Institute at Imatra, Finland

Keywords

semiotics
symbology
alphanumeric
head up display
simulation
human factors
user experience
human machine interaction
Human Computer Interaction

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Charissis, V., & Patera, M. (2009). Symbolic vs alphanumeric representations in human machine interface design. In E. Tarasti (Ed.), Communication: Understanding / Misunderstanding - Proceedings of the 9th World Congress of the IASS/AIS - Helsinki-Imatra 11-17 June, 2007 (Vol. 1, pp. 276-284). (Acta Semiotica Fennica). The International Semiotics Institute at Imatra, Finland. http://iass-ais.org/proceedings2007/Semio2007Proceedings.pdf

Charissis, V. ; Patera, Marianne. / Symbolic vs alphanumeric representations in human machine interface design. Communication: Understanding / Misunderstanding - Proceedings of the 9th World Congress of the IASS/AIS - Helsinki-Imatra 11-17 June, 2007. editor / Eero Tarasti. Vol. 1 The International Semiotics Institute at Imatra, Finland, 2009. pp. 276-284 (Acta Semiotica Fennica).

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Symbolic vs alphanumeric representations in human machine interface design. / Charissis, V.; Patera, Marianne.

Communication: Understanding / Misunderstanding - Proceedings of the 9th World Congress of the IASS/AIS - Helsinki-Imatra 11-17 June, 2007. ed. / Eero Tarasti. Vol. 1 The International Semiotics Institute at Imatra, Finland, 2009. p. 276-284 (Acta Semiotica Fennica).

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

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Charissis V, Patera M. Symbolic vs alphanumeric representations in human machine interface design. In Tarasti E, editor, Communication: Understanding / Misunderstanding - Proceedings of the 9th World Congress of the IASS/AIS - Helsinki-Imatra 11-17 June, 2007. Vol. 1. The International Semiotics Institute at Imatra, Finland. 2009. p. 276-284. (Acta Semiotica Fennica).