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EcoSonic: auditory displays supporting fuel-efficient driving

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Jan Hammerschmidt,

René Tünnermann,

Thomas HermannAuthors Info & Claims

NordiCHI '14: Proceedings of the 8th Nordic Conference on Human-Computer Interaction: Fun, Fast, Foundational

Pages 979 - 982

https://doi.org/10.1145/2639189.2670255

Published: 26 October 2014 Publication History

Abstract

In this paper, we present our work towards an auditory display that is capable of supporting a fuel-efficient operation of vehicles. We introduce five design approaches for employing the auditory modality for a fuel economy display. Furthermore, we have implemented a novel auditory display based on one of these approaches, foussing on giving feedback on the engine's optimal rpm range, which is a major factor for eco-driving. Finally, we report on the development of a simple but physically realistic car simulator, which allows for a reproducible evaluation of prototype auditory displays as well as a comparison to state-of-the-art visual fuel efficiency indicators.

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https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-51044-2_4
Hammerschmidt JHermann T(2017)EcoSonic: Auditory peripheral monitoring of fuel consumption for fuel-efficient drivingDisplays10.1016/j.displa.2016.11.00247(40-50)Online publication date: Apr-2017
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.displa.2016.11.002
Riener AJeon MAlvarez IFrison A(2017)Driver in the Loop: Best Practices in Automotive Sensing and Feedback MechanismsAutomotive User Interfaces10.1007/978-3-319-49448-7_11(295-323)Online publication date: 28-Feb-2017
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EcoSonic: auditory displays supporting fuel-efficient driving
1. Human-centered computing
  1. Human computer interaction (HCI)

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NordiCHI '14: Proceedings of the 8th Nordic Conference on Human-Computer Interaction: Fun, Fast, Foundational

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DOI:10.1145/2639189

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Trösterer SMörtl P(2020)Motivating Drivers to Drive Energy EfficientFuture Interior Concepts10.1007/978-3-030-51044-2_4(71-87)Online publication date: 22-Aug-2020
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-51044-2_4
Hammerschmidt JHermann T(2017)EcoSonic: Auditory peripheral monitoring of fuel consumption for fuel-efficient drivingDisplays10.1016/j.displa.2016.11.00247(40-50)Online publication date: Apr-2017
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.displa.2016.11.002
Riener AJeon MAlvarez IFrison A(2017)Driver in the Loop: Best Practices in Automotive Sensing and Feedback MechanismsAutomotive User Interfaces10.1007/978-3-319-49448-7_11(295-323)Online publication date: 28-Feb-2017
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-49448-7_11
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