The study on the cognitive spatial structure based on the user's experience - The visual factors on the car navigation map as a basis

Jeongeun Kim, Jongdeok Kim, Hyeyoung Eun
2019 Zenodo  
The main purpose of the spatial display of car navigation is to provide the feeling of one's location, movement and direction to the user. At this time, the 3-dimensional spatial concept is projected into the 2-dimensional interface area. The user comprehends and thinks the distance, the present and the future through the reconstructed 2-dimensional interface. As a result, to represent the space in the flat interface appropriately, the study for the cognitive spatial structure based on the
more » ... s experience is needed. This study took four steps to conclude the efficient spatial structure with which the user can rapidly recognizes object in the map interface of the car navigation. Firstly, we summarized the theories on the cognitive limits when one executes multiple tasks, the user's experience on the place and the eye movement between visual factors. Secondly, we analyzed the spatial structure of the widely-used navigation based on the theory and made diagnosis of the problems. Thirdly, we executed an expert evaluation based on the theory and the analysis of the present state of the navigation. Fourthly, we concluded the layout of spatial structure of the car navigation through the expert evaluation. As the visual distraction during the driving has a direct connection with the driver's life, more detailed care and the concentration are needed in designing the car navigation map. The study considering the information characteristics of the map interface of the car navigation would prevent the visual distraction that could be occurred during the driving and help the user to drive safely.
doi:10.5281/zenodo.2596820 fatcat:audzc3sccbc2hhjyk77db3jjcy