Eurekalert.org
Friday, September 23, 2005
Orlando Meeting projects include "Development and Evaluation of a System for
Wearable
Audio Navigation"
By Human Factors and Ergonomics Society
Orlando meeting highlights work about making systems, tools, and products
safe and
easy to use
ORLANDO, FL--The Human Factors and Ergonomics Society's 49th Annual Meeting
will
be held September 26-30, 2005, at the Royal Pacific at Universal Orlando in
Orlando,
Florida. More than 500 papers will be presented, many of them featuring
current research
and application on topics of major relevance for the public, legislators,
and business
leaders. Below are abstracts on just a few of these topics.
Development and Evaluation of a System for Wearable Audio Navigation
Bruce N. Walker, Georgia Institute of Technology, et. al.
Thursday, September 29, 3:30PM-5:00PM
A new automated navigation aide uses audio information to provide navigation
in settings
where vision may be unavailable. The System for Wearable Audio Navigation
(SWAN)
is designed to provide audio cues about location and optimal navigation
routes for
the visually impaired and for those whose vision may be denied because of
environmental
factors, such as a firefighter in a smoke-filled building.
Other featured topics include how human factors/ergonomics can improve
homeland security,
disaster response, medical device design, and driving safety
(view source article at link below for these)
To obtain copies of the papers noted, request a press pass to the meeting,
or reach
the speakers, contact Lois Smith (310/394-1811,
lois@xxxxxxxx
, in Orlando: 407/503-3000).
Contact: Lois Smith
lois@xxxxxxxx
310-394-1811
Human Factors and Ergonomics Society
http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2005-09/hfae-omh092205.php
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