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Exploring head-up augmented reality interfaces for crash warning systems

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Joseph L. Gabbard,

Nicholas F. PolysAuthors Info & Claims

AutomotiveUI '13: Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Automotive User Interfaces and Interactive Vehicular Applications

Pages 224 - 227

https://doi.org/10.1145/2516540.2516566

Published: 28 October 2013 Publication History

Abstract

Crash warning systems are designed to help avoid vehicle accidents by notifying drivers of potential hazards. In typical crash warning systems, primary warning information is provided through visual, audible and/or haptic cues. In general, the use of crash warning systems results in safer driving. However, driver vehicle interfaces that employ visual warning elements, such as text messages appearing on the center console display and blindspot detection icons in side view mirrors, may take drivers' eyes off the road momentarily, and may lead to divided attention, distracted driving and increased crash risks. To address this, we propose an augmented reality (AR) head-up display interface for crash warning systems that displays visual cues on the drivers' view of the road, with the ultimate goal of increasing driver awareness and safety. In this paper, we describe a simulator-based comparative user study to begin understanding the effect of AR interface design features on driver performance, mental workload, and preferences. Our results support the hypothesis that head-up AR display interfaces for crash warning systems have potential safety benefits and a high likelihood of driver acceptance.

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Exploring head-up augmented reality interfaces for crash warning systems
1. Human-centered computing
  1. Accessibility
  2. Human computer interaction (HCI)

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AutomotiveUI '13: Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Automotive User Interfaces and Interactive Vehicular Applications

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DOI:10.1145/2516540

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Eindhoven University of Technology, Eindhoven, The Netherlands
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DFKI, Saarbrücken, Germany
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