Visual Display Flashcards

1
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three basic types of visual displays

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  1. check display
  2. qualitative display
  3. quantitative display
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indicates whether or not a given condition exists (for example a green light indicates normal function)

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check display

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indicates the status of a changing variable or its approximate value, or its trend of change (for example, a pointer moves within a “normal” range).

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qualitative display

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shows exact information that must be ascertained (for example, to find a location on a map, to read text or to draw on a computer monitor), or it may indicate an exact numerical value that must be read by the operator (for example, a time or a temperature).

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quantitative display

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5
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Design guidelines for visual displays

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Arrange displays, Group displays, Make sure that all displays are properly illuminated or illuminant, coded and labelled according to their function, Use lights, often coloured, to indicate the status of a system (such as ON or OFF) or to alert the operator that the system, or a subsystem, is inoperative and that special action must be taken.

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6
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indicates an emergency condition that requires immediate action

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flashing red light

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7
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four different kinds of displays are traditionally used

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  1. moving pointer (with fixed scale)
  2. moving scale (with fixed pointer)
  3. counters
  4. “pictorial” displays
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8
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should be simple and uncluttered, with graduation and numbering so designed that correct readings can be taken quickly

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scale

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9
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should be located outside the scale markings so that they are not obscured by the pointer

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Numericals

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10
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should end with its tip directly at the marking

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pointer

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11
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when did mechanical displays with pointers and printed scales were increasingly replaced by “electronic” displays with computer-generated images, or solid-state devices using light-emitting diodes

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1980s

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12
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The displayed information may be coded by

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shapes
alphanumeric
figures, pictures,illustration
shades of black, grey
colours

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13
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One measure used to assess the image
quality is the …

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modulation transfer function (MTF)

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14
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. It describes the resolution of
the display using a special sine-wave test signal;

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MTF

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15
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have only one colour, usually either green, yellow, amber, orange or white (achromatic)

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Monochrome displays

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16
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T or F. No more than 7 colours should be used in displays

17
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Cannot be combined with red:

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Blues and Cyans

18
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Suggested to combine with green, yellow, white:

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-orange, red
-blue, cyan
-cyan, orange

19
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Cannot be combined with Blues:

20
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is a good colour for backgrounds and large shapes. However, should not be used for text, thin lines or small shapes.

21
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The colour of alphanumeric characters should not contrast with that of the background

22
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makes the display much more acceptable for users who have colour-vision deficiencies

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Redundant coding

23
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Red and ___ should not be used for small symbols and small shapes in peripheral areas of
large displays.

24
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TorF. Using opponent colours (red and green, yellow and blue) adjacent to one another or in an
object/background relationship is sometimes beneficial and sometimes detrimental.

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T or F. controls should be near waist height, and displays below or at eye height, whether the operator is sitting or standing.
False
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Turning the control __ causes an increase in the displayed value.
Clockwise
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is expected to move in the same direction as does the side of the control close to (i.e., geared with) the display.
display (pointer)
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describes how much a control must be moved to adjust a display
ratio of control and display displacement (C/D ratio or D/C gain)
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must be done so that the information is provided accurately and rapidly
Labelling
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it is necessary to use so that one may locate, identify, read or manipulate controls, displays or other equipment items
Labels
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it is necessary to use so that one may locate, identify, read or manipulate controls, displays or other equipment items
Labels
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should be simple, bold and vertical, such as Futura, Helvetica, Namel, Tempo and Vega.
Font
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viewing distance: suggested height? 35 cm 70 cm 1 m 1.5 m
22mm 50mm 70mm 1cm
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The ratio of strokewidth to character height should be between _____ for black letters on white background, and ____ for white letters on black background
1:8 to 1:6 1:10 to 1:8
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one must remind users of the dangers associated with product use and provide instructions for safe use to prevent injury or damage.
Warning
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usually consisting of a sensor that notices inappropriate use, combined with an alerting device that warns the human of an impending danger.
“active” warning
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usually consisting of a label attached to the product and of instructions for safe use in the user manual
“passive” warnings
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may contain text, graphics, and pictures—often graphics with redundant text
Warning labels and placards