• KSCE Journal of Civil and Environmental Engineering Research
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• v.28 no.4D
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• pp.539-543
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• 2008

The Directional sign system in Korean high speed railway stations has a lot of problems. For an example, It lacks of consistency in the shape or allocation. Also, the signs do not match with the actual directions sometimes. Last but not least, the view is blocked by the other signs such as advertisement or other barriers. We suggested the methods to standardize the sign systems that include visibility, accuracy, consistency, and simplicity. First, we categorized signs into directional signs, locational signs, and infomational signs. Then, we examined the actual high speed railway stations in Korea to learn the real situation. Finally, we suggested the methods to standardize the sign systems considering the factors that are visibility, accuracy, consistency, and simplicity.

• KSCE Journal of Civil and Environmental Engineering Research
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• v.26 no.2D
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• pp.275-283
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• 2006

Recently, there are increasing needs to provide sufficient information on road signs for expanding cities and traffic networks. Improving efficiency of direction guidance information from road signs not only requires criteria for but also systematic approach to selecting place names that appear on road sings. As such, this paper looks at road direction information from existing road signs that leads to Suwon and investigates whether the current system of road sings provides efficient, systematic and continuous direction information for road users to easily reach their destination. In this paper, Suwon's city hall is set up as the final destination, which is linked from five other cities, Euiwang, Ansan, Hwaseong, Osan and Yongin. The paper attempts to find out whether there is continuity and suitable number of road signs for direction information by analyzing the road signs between these 5 cities and Suwon with respect to direction, direction advance notice and direction guidance. It is found that road users cannot easily find the needed information on their destination from the existing road signs and that continuity of selected place names that systematically appear on road signs is insufficiency. That is to say, the findings of the paper are that while it is easy for road users to find place names that are classified under land marks or the first-class selection of place names on road signs, it is difficult to obtain information from road signs on place names that are grouped under the second or third class. In addition, direction guidance on road signs is problematic, because the appearance frequency of road signs is not adequate and the continuity of road signs is not effective. Moreover, there is insufficient information on local direction guidance for immediate destinations on road signs with respect to turning left or right or going straight. Hence road signs in urban area need systematic improvement to find easily some destination.

• Journal of the Korean Society of Hazard Mitigation
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• v.6 no.1 s.20
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• pp.29-38
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• 2006

There are increasing needs to provide sufficient information on road directions through road signs for expanding cities and traffic networks. Improving efficiency of direction guidance information from road signs not only requires criteria for but also systematic approach to selecting place names that appear on road signs. As such, this paper looks at road direction information from existing road signs that leads to Suwon and investigates whether the current system of road signs provides efficient, systematic and continuous direction information for road users to easily reach their destination. In this paper, Suwon's city hall is set up as the final destination, which is linked from five other cities, Anyang, Osan, Ansan, Yongin and Seongnam. The paper attempts to find out whether there is continuity and suitable number of road signs for direction information by analyzing the road signs between these 5 cities and Suwon with respect to direction, direction advance notice and direction guidance. It is found that drivers cannot easily find the needed information on their destination from the existing road signs and that continuity of selected place names that systematically appear on road signs is insufficiency. In addition, direction guidance on road signs is problematic, because the appearance frequency of road signs is not adequate and the continuity of road signs is not effective. Moreover, there is insufficient information on local direction guidance for immediate destinations on road signs with respect to turning left or right or going straight.

• Smart Media Journal
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• v.10 no.2
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• pp.61-69
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• 2021

Wayfinding is a 'Process solving problem to find destination', and it is important to select spatial data for optimal way. Recently, due to the complexity of space and the expansion of the medium of the wayfinding service, it is necessary to the approach on the information design for them. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to propose a meta guideline on the information design for the design of orientation sign, which is an important cognitive clue in the wayfinding. It was conducted in 3 stages, First, a design process was proposed and design elements were derived for each step by literature research related to information and sign design, and analysis of manual for signage design. Second, a meta guideline for information organization and visualization in the three-stage design process was proposed by FGI and analysis. Third, the meta guideline was applied to the sign design on an area for user evaluation to inspect the applicability of the meta guideline. Through the user questionnaire, the possibility of applying the guideline for visualization of directions and spaces, information hierarchy according to spatial characteristics and information priority was identified. It is meaningful in that necessary element for signage design are systematized centering on the process and that it presents a macroscopic methodology according to spatial characteristics.

• 한국공간정보시스템학회:학술대회논문집
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• 2007.06a
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• pp.329-332
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• 2007

현재 2D기반 내비게이션에서는 다양한 형태로 차량에 부착한 단말기나 핸드폰을 통하여 차량 주행 안내서비스를 제공하고 있으나, 이러한 주행 안내 서비스는 대부분 2차원 평면상에서 정보만을 지원해 줄 뿐 사람의 인식과 일치하는 실감형 정보를 제공하지 못하는 한계가 있다. 또한 차량이 도로를 주행하는 과정에서 다양한 돌발 상황이 발생할 수 있는데 이에 대한 정보의 제공이나, 또는 주행안내에 필수적인 직진, 회전 등 방향 정보와 차선 변경, 교통 표지판 정보 등 필요정보를 운전자에게 가장 효율적으로 제공할 수 있는 실감형 정보 제공의 필요성이 커지고 있는 실정이다. 본 논문에서는 안내 서브시스템, 차선 인식 서브시스템, 신호등/표지판 인식 서브시스템으로부터 정보를 취득하여, 취득된 정보를 표현 서브시스템이 안내 정보를 표현할 수 있도록 정보를 제공하는 주행상태 판단 모듈의 기능을 구현 한다.

• Journal of the Korean Geographical Society
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• v.45 no.1
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• pp.144-164
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• 2010

This study aims to reveal path selection strategies and individual differences in a navigation task. Two experiments were presented that studied human route planning performance as well as the cognitive strategies and processes involved. For the outdoor task, university students were asked to select a route based on the instruction, i.e. to find the best route from the campus main gate to the Education Building for conference visitors by locating eight signposts. Results indicate (1) that locations of signposts were selected preferably at decision points where the traveler needs to make a choice and starting/ending points of the navigation task and (2) a variety of route planning strategies considering efficiency goal (e.g., the shortest path), environmental characteristics (e.g., fewest turns), and aesthetic purpose (e.g., most scenic) were used. It is notable that some participants took into account more than one path by locating one or two signposts on an alternative route while others preferred a linear route connecting signposts between the start point and the destination. Prior to the main experiment, the same participants were asked to complete the same task inside the classroom to investigate changes in strategies between two tasks. Participants often tend to place signposts at more regular intervals for the indoor navigation task than the same task conducted outside.

• Journal of the Korea Convergence Society
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• v.11 no.12
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• pp.67-78
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• 2020

As the number of tourists visiting Korea is increasing, the demand for improving the quality of public services also rises rapidly due to the number of tourists who visit Busan. Busan, as the maritime capital of South Korea, it would be best to consider a design proposal for the purpose of the design of multilingual signage system and guideline design for foreign tourists in Haeundae, Busan. It is expected to provide qualitative convenience to those visiting Haeundae with the demand for multilingual needs and additional application of service design to those who plan to visit Busan.

• 한국공간정보시스템학회:학술대회논문집
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• 2002.03a
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• pp.65-70
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• 2002

도로표지는 도로 이용자에게 목적지까지의 방향, 거리, 경로 안내 등 기타정보를 제공함으로써 안전하고 원활한 교통흐름을 제공하여 도로의 이용 효율을 극대화할 수 있는 중요한 도로 부속시설물이다. 이 시설물의 설치 기준인 도로표지규칙의 일부 기준이 미흡하고 운영 및 관리담당 기관이 일원화되지 않아, 전문적 도로표지 관리가 용이하지 않은 실정이다. 이에 도로표지의 통합적 전문적 관리와, 그에 따른 도로표지의 신속하고 정확한 조사가 필요하게 되었다. 본 연구에서는 최적의 조사시스템을 도출하기 위하여 도로시설물의 조사를 위한 여러 방법과 시스템을 비교하고 그 장단점을 분석하였다. 또한, 수치지도를 바탕으로 한 도로망도를 추출하고 DGPS 측량을 실시한 도로망도를 이용하여 현지조사를 실시하였다. 현지 조사 시스템을 공간정보, 속성정보로 구성된 데이터베이스, 표지판등록 및 GPS프로그램으로 구성된 응용프로그램, 소프트웨어와 경로탐색용 네비게이션, 노트북, 디지털카메라, GPS로 구성된 하드웨어로 구성하여 현지조사에 사용하였다. 현지조사 작업은 차량에 설치된 디지털카메라를 이용하여 원격조정으로 도로표지의 사진을 촬영하고, GPS를 이용하여 위치를 측정하였다. 현지조사 시스템은 지도의 축척에 맞는 정확도로 조정이 가능하며, 도로표지 조사뿐만 아니라 교통표지 및 그 외의 도로시설물의 조사에도 활용하고, 무선통신을 이용한다면 실시간 정보의 수정 및 입력이 가능할 것으로 판단된다.

• Journal of the Korea Academia-Industrial cooperation Society
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• v.17 no.8
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• pp.423-432
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• 2016

Due to the increase in the number of transfer lines and ground level connections with mixed-use high-rise buildings, the Seoul Metro suffers from loaded signage fatigue because of the presence of too many signs. The purpose of this research is to propose ways of improving the wayfinding on the Seoul subway station by examining the signage and (applying the) universal design (UD) concept. A review of the literature explored five universal design components, viz. the accessibility, safety, equitability, perception, and aesthetics. The field investigation found that the ceiling and wall type and general information boards were high on the information hierarchy. The survey respondents merely perceived universal design concept, however, most needed principle. The IPA found that the signs should be appropriately laid out, spaced and located from the perspective of accessibility, and their unity and harmony were other aspects that could be improved while general information boards should include important landmarks outside. In conclusion, this study suggests that the universal design signage concept should be applied to every station and that specific stations should have a duly sign system.

• Culinary science and hospitality research
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• v.22 no.7
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• pp.203-221
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• 2016

This study aims to analyze the impact of servicescape on the perceived values and brand attitude of coffee customers. In order to archive our research objects, current study employed SPSS 22.0 statistal program. The summary is as follows. First, it was revealed that the servicescape of coffee shops has a positive influence on perceived value. Second, the servicescape of coffee shop has a positive influence on brand attitude. And perceived value of the customer has a positive impact on customer brand attitude. Based on the results, this research has concluded some theoretical suggestions as follows. First, in case of brand coffee shop, it was analyzed that the attractions of interior design color, floor and wall interior, and structure has influenced on the differentiated values of customers. Also, the accessability shows that the brand coffee shops with parking facilities along with the convenience provided by the off-site facilities make customers highly recognize the brand values. In addition, the results found that the factor of service condition becomes a determining factor. Thus, current study will contribute to consider the various elements of service scape when new business develop as well as redesign the previous stores.