Simulated augmented reality windshield display as a cognitive mapping aid for elder driver navigation

A common effect of aging is decline in spatial cognition. This is an issue for all elders, but particularly for elder drivers. To address this driving issue, we propose a novel concept of an in-vehicle navigation display system that displays navigation information directly onto the vehicle's windshield, superimposing it on the driver's view of the actual road. An evaluation of our simulated version of this display shows that it results in a significant reduction in navigation errors and distraction-related measures compared to a typical in-car navigation display for elder drivers. These results help us understand how context-sensitive information and a simulated augmented reality representation can be combined to minimize the cognitive load in translating between virtual/ information spaces and the real world. Author Keywords In-vehicle navigation system, augmented reality, senior drivers, windshield-based display, cognitive mapping. ACM Classification Keywords H.5.1 [Inform...

• Type: Conference
• Year: 2009
• Where: CHI
• Authors: Seungjun Kim, Anind K. Dey
• Keywords: CHI 2009, Human Computer Interaction, In-car Navigation Display, In-vehicle Navigation Display, Keywords In-vehicle Navigation