An Intelligent Algorithm Method of Element Layout Priority Sequence on Consoles Human Machine Interface

Abstract:

To objectively determine layout priority sequence of element in human machine interface (HMI), and avoid the result difference induced in applying empirical method by different persons and keeping traceability of layout process, intelligent algorithm based on layout priority sequence for HMI was presented in this paper. With importance, operating frequency, operating sequence and reliability in ergonomics principles taken as parameters, the objective function model of layout priority sequence was made up based on ant colony algorithm. It was certificated in the main control room of a nuclear power plant, which layout priority sequence was acquired using the established objective function model. The experiment show that layout priority sequence deduced through the algorithm is a unique one. Its process is traceable, and it advantages than current methods.

• Periodical: Advanced Materials Research (Volumes 712-715)
• Pages: 2441-2446
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.712-715.2441
• Online since: June 2013
• Authors: Sheng Yuan Yan, Yu Chen, Wen Long Chen
• Keywords: Ant Colony Algorithm (ACA), Element Layout Priority Sequence, Ergonomics Principles, Human Machine Interface

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