• International Journal of Automotive Technology
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• v.7 no.5
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• pp.625-635
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• 2006

From a viewpoint of human factors, automated highway systems(AHS) can be defined as one of the newly developing human-machine systems that consist of humans(drivers and operators), machines(vehicles and facilities), and environments(roads and roadside environments). AHS will require a changed vehicle control process and driver-vehicle interface(DVI) comparing with conventional driving. This study introduces a fixed-based AHS simulator and provides questionnaire-based human factors evaluation results after three kinds of automated driving speed experiences in terms of road configuration, operation policies, information devices, and overall AHS use. In the simulator, the "shared space-at-grade" concept-based road configuration was virtually implemented on a portion of the Kyungbu highway in Korea, and heads-up display(HUD), AHS information display, and variable message signs(VMS) were installed for appropriate AHS DVI implementation. As the results, the subjects expressed positive opinions on the implemented road configuration, operation policies, and the overall use of AHS. The results of this study would be helpful in developing the road configuration and DVI design guideline as the basic human factors research for the future implementation of AHS.

• Annual Conference on Human and Language Technology
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• 2001.10d
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• pp.288-293
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• 2001

한영 기계번역 시스템을 구현하기 위해서는 다양하게 활용하는 한국어 용언을 보다 효율적으로 처리해야 할 필요가 있다. 한국어 용언은 그 활용이 매우 다양하여 활용에 따라 문장 내에서 다양하게 기능하게 된다. 한영 기계번역 시스템에서는 용언의 활용이 가지는 여러 정보를 효율적으로 분석하여 해당정보를 보다 효과적으로 역문에 반영시키는 연구가 필요하다. 본 논문에서는 용언의 활용에 따른 여러 정보-시제에 관한 정보(선어말어미 관련), 문종에 관한 정보(어말어미 관련), 양상에 관한 정보(보조용언, 어말어미 관련) 등-를 통일된 코드를 이용하여 일괄적으로 처리하는 방법론과 그 과정을 제시한다.

• Journal of the Ergonomics Society of Korea
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• v.34 no.3
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• pp.235-245
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• 2015

Objective: The purpose of this study is to develop visual complexity metrics based on theoretical bases. Background: With the development of IT technologies, drivers process a large amount of information caused by automotive human-machine interface (HMI), such as a cluster, a head-up display, and a center-fascia. In other words, these systems are becoming more complex and dynamic than traditional driving systems. Especially, these changes can lead to the increase of visual demands. Thus, a concept and tool is required to evaluate the complicated systems. Method: We reviewed prior studies in order to analyze the visual complexity. Based on complexity studies and human perceptual characteristics, the dimensions characterizing the visual complexity were determined and defined. Results: Based on a framework and complexity dimensions, a set of metrics for quantifying the visual complexity was developed. Conclusion: We suggest metrics in terms of perceived visual complexity that can evaluate the in-vehicle displays. Application: This study can provide the theoretical bases in order to evaluate complicated systems. In addition, it can quantitatively measure the visual complexity of In-vehicle information system and be helpful to design in terms of preventing risks, such as human error and distraction.

• Journal of KIBIM
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• v.1 no.1
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• pp.1-5
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• 2011

Earthwork is important in terms of construction time and duration, and highly related to the construction productivity. However, current earthwork system has stick to labor intensive process depending on skilled operator's heuristic decision making, so it is hard to improve overall productivity. To overcome this drawback, this paper presents a BIM based Intelligent Excavation System(IES). The BIM technology is applied in the excavation task planning system, Human-Machine Interface for remote-control/autonomous work environment, and web-based Project Management Information System(PMIS) in the IES integration process, and the results are addressed.

• 제어로봇시스템학회:학술대회논문집
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• 1998.10a
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• pp.391-394
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• 1998

The man-machine interface Is an important factor in the computer system, and it is thought that line-of-sight (LOS) detection technology will allow significant advances in this field. Techniques for detecting LOS for use in human interfaces have been studied［1]［2］. In earlier studies, however, LOS was detected with a head piece, goggles, or through fixing the position of the head. The limitations imposed by these fixed conditions render them unsuitable far use in interfaces, as they have adverse mental or physical effects on humans. Therefore. they have not been sufficiently developed for practical application. Research on non-contact LOS detection is expected to result in a usable LOS man-machine interface［3］［4］, and the current study is intended to be a step in that direction. The authors used color contact lenses for LOS detection, and applied this new method to a computer interface. The use of color contact lenses simplifies image processing. The algorithm used in this study is sufficiently accurate for practical applications. This technique can be used in input devices, in virtual reality applications, and in human engineering research.

• Nuclear Engineering and Technology
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• v.32 no.1
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• pp.88-98
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• 2000

More than half of all incidents in large complex technological systems, particularly in nuclear power or aviation industries, were attributable in some way to human erroneous actions. These incidents were largely due to the human engineering deficiencies of man-machine interface (MMI). In nuclear industry, advanced computer-based MMI designs are emerging as part of new reactor designs. The impact of advanced MMI technology on the operator performance, and as a result, on plant safety should be thoroughly evaluated before such technology is actually adopted in nuclear power plants. This paper discusses the applicability of human reliability analysis (HRA) to support the design review process. Both the first-generation and the second-generation HRA methods are considered focusing on a couple of promising HRA methods, i.e., ATHEANA and CREAM, with the potential to assist the design review process.

• Nuclear Engineering and Technology
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• v.45 no.2
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• pp.165-178
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• 2013

A comprehensive review on the technical standards about human factors (HF) design and software reliability maintenance for digital instrumentation and control (I&C) and human-machine interface technology (HMIT) in Japanese light water reactor nuclear power plants (NPPs) was given in this paper mainly by introducing the relevant activities at the Japan Electric Association to set up many industrial standards within the traditional framework of nuclear safety regulation in Japan. In Japan, the Fukushima Daiichi accident that occurred on March 11, 2011 has great impact on nuclear regulation and nuclear industries where concerns by the general public about safety have heightened significantly. However for the part of HF design and software reliability maintenance of digital I&C and HMIT for NPP, the author believes that the past practice of Japanese activities with the related technical standards can be successfully inherited in the future, by reinforcing the technical preparedness for the prevention and mitigation against any types of severe accident occurrence.

• Nuclear Engineering and Technology
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• v.45 no.2
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• pp.125-140
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• 2013

This paper aims to give an overview of the methods to inherently prevent human errors and to effectively mitigate the consequences of such errors by securing defense-in-depth during plant management through the advanced man-machine interface system (MMIS). It is needless to stress the significance of human error reduction during an accident in nuclear power plants (NPPs). Unexpected shutdowns caused by human errors not only threaten nuclear safety but also make public acceptance of nuclear power extremely lower. We have to recognize there must be the possibility of human errors occurring since humans are not essentially perfect particularly under stressful conditions. However, we have the opportunity to improve such a situation through advanced information and communication technologies on the basis of lessons learned from our experiences. As important lessons, authors explained key issues associated with automation, man-machine interface, operator support systems, and procedures. Upon this investigation, we outlined the concept and technical factors to develop advanced automation, operation and maintenance support systems, and computer-based procedures using wired/wireless technology. It should be noted that the ultimate responsibility of nuclear safety obviously belongs to humans not to machines. Therefore, safety culture including education and training, which is a kind of organizational factor, should be emphasized as well. In regard to safety culture for human error reduction, several issues that we are facing these days were described. We expect the ideas of the advanced MMIS proposed in this paper to lead in the future direction of related researches and finally supplement the safety of NPPs.

• Proceedings of the Korea Multimedia Society Conference
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• 2002.11b
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• pp.482-486
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• 2002

본 논문에서는 기능성 보유 제품에 대한 사용자의 편의성과 효율성을 배려한 인터페이스 제작 기술 고찰의 일환으로 이벤트 스테이트 모델링(Event& State Modeling) 기법을 활용한 HMI (Human -Machine Interface) 모델링의 방법론을 소개하고자 한다. 이벤트 드리븐 형식으로 생성하는 모델 방법론, 스테이트를 기반으로 생성하는 모델링 방법론, 이 두 가지의 장점을 병합하여 개발된 PlayMo라는 저작도구의 이벤트 스테이트 모델 방법론을 분석하고 이를 기반으로 제품 기능 구현의 사실도(fidelity)가 어느 정도까지 가능한지를 제시하고자 한다. 이와 더불어 한 제품의 외관 디자인, 설계 및 정량적 유저 인터페이스(UI:User Interface) 측정의 방법을 사례를 중심으로 소개하고자 한다. 또한 이벤트 스테이트 모델링 방식으로 구성된 컨텐츠를 활용하여 인터랙션과 멀티미디어요소가 강화된 기존의 방식과는 차별화 된 전자 카탈로그, 전자 매뉴얼, 트러블 슈팅 등의 다양한 컨텐츠 활용방안을 제시하여 제품 기획 생산에서 분석 검증 및 마케팅활동, 고객 지원에 이르는 일련의 제품 생산 주기에 따른 데이터 활용 방안을 실제활용 사례를 중심으로 고찰하고자 한다.

• Journal of the Korean Institute of Illuminating and Electrical Installation Engineers
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• v.30 no.1
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• pp.38-43
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• 2016

Recent social needs for promoting traffic safety increased and the demand social security in economic, increasing the demand for environmentally friendly rail transport. In particular, when train express such as to secure reliability KTX(Korea Train eXpress) from potential disaster(fire) in the train operation caused by the train express running has been very important. Railroad fire extinguishing system is operated to fire exploding before reaching the flashing point more important than early to quickly detect because of CAN(Controller Area Network) communication to fire suppression and fire receiver, interface, fire fighting equipment from HMI((Human Machine Interface) and fire high-performance to research and development for intelligent composite fire receiver is required.