Evaluation of usability in accordance with operation system layout in a cockpit

摘要

Cockpit designs for vehicles vary in accordance with the type of a vehicle and thus switch layout varies. In designing a vehicle's cockpit the layout of switches is an important factor, as it considerably affects operability and driving safety of the vehicle. This paper presents the results of an induction evaluation on operability of cockpit switches, and describes the results of survey concerning the influence of switch layout on driver's operability.