Application of a Measuring System for Visual Judgment Ability of Drivers in Real Three-Dimension Space

Abstract:

This paper introduces the application method of a measuring system for visual judgment ability of drivers in real three-dimension space (3D) based on the visual attention theory. The measuring system can simulate the traffic environment and driving conditions, and is made up of five parts, signal display system, data recording system, traffic environment simulation system, experimental seat and computer control system. It can control the peripheral environment illuminance and the appearance of stimulus at the target locations, and change the colour of stimulus. The paper demonstrated that the measuring system can be used to examine the reaction time and judgment response of drivers in real three-dimension space during driving, and show that the response ability training for visual attention of drivers can improve the vision judgment ability.

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volumes 121-126)
• Pages: 2541-2545
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.121-126.2541
• Online since: October 2011
• Authors: Ru Ting Xia, Shun Ichi Doi
• Keywords: Driver, Measurement System, Three-Dimension Space, Visual Information

References

[1] Crundall, D., Underwood, G. & Chapman, P. Attending to the Peripheral World While Driving, Applied Cognitive Psychology, Vol. 16 (2002), pp.459-475.

DOI: 10.1002/acp.806

[2] Itoh, M. & Inagaki, T. Analyses of driver's body movement for detection of hypovigilance due to non-driving cognitive task. Proc. of IFAC-CTS, 6, (2006).

DOI: 10.3182/20060829-3-nl-2908.00111

[3] Crundall, D., Underwood, G. & Chapman, P. Attending to the Peripheral World While Driving, Applied Cognitive Psychology, Vol. 16 (2002), pp.459-475.

DOI: 10.1002/acp.806

[4] Ochiai, N. & Sato, M. Effects of Surrounding Brightness on Visual Search for Safety Colors. Color research and application, Vol. 30. 6 (2005), pp.400-409.

DOI: 10.1002/col.20152

[5] Underwood, G., Chapman, P., Brocklehurst, N., Underwood, J. & Crundall, D. Visual attention while driving: Sequences of eye fixations made by experienced and novice drivers. Ergonomics, Vol. 46 (2003), pp.629-646.

DOI: 10.1080/0014013031000090116

[6] Posner, M. I., Nissen, M. J., & Ogden, W. C. Attended and unattended processing modes: The role of set for spatial location. In H. L. Pick & E. J. Saltzman (Eds. ), Modes perceiving and processing information. Hillsdale, NJ: Elrbaum. (1978).

[7] Posner, M. I., Snyder, C., & Davidson, B. Attention and the detection of signals. Journal of Experimental Psychology: General, 109 (1980), pp.160-174.

DOI: 10.1037/0096-3445.109.2.160

[8] Konishi, H. and Kokubun, M. Driver Behavior and Active Safety, Risk Evaluation while Driving by Using Hazard Information. Special Issue, R&D Review of Toyota, Vol. 39, No. 2 (2001), pp.16-22.

[9] Xia, Ruting, Fukushima, M. Doi, S, Kimura, T and Miura, T. Influence of Peripheral Environment Luminance and Visual Performance on Shifts of Depth Attention in Three-dimensional Space. Journal of Mechanical Systems for Transportation and Logistics, Vol. 1, No. 1(2008).

DOI: 10.1299/jmtl.1.55