A Design Guide for Nonspeech Auditory Displays.
Abstract
Vast attention has been devoted to the investigation of various sensory and perceptual characteristics of the human auditory system. It is not often obvious, however, how the aggregate findings provided by these efforts might effectively be utilized to design auditory displays of information. This report condenses and synthesizes critical research findings on the (1) detection, (2) loudness, (3) distinctiveness of non-speech auditory displays. The format of this report provides a unique guide for the design of nonspeech auditory displays. Eight tables and two algorithms (in flow-chart form) were developed and are provided to assist the auditory display engineer in (1) increasing the detectability of signals presented in noise and (2) increasing the loudness of signals without increasing a signal level. The algorithms are coded in the BASIC computer language and are enclosed as appendices. The scope of this report and the algorithms provided are limited to three important areas of auditory display engineering. Similar attention should be devoted to other critical aspects of audition, such as, reaction time, stimulus-response compatibility, attention, recognition, and memory. Originator supplied keywords included: Attention; Auditory; Auditory Signals; Loudness; Detection; Nonspeech acoustic displays.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 1985
- Accession Number
- ADA152322
Entities
People
- B. E. Mulligan
- D. K. Mcbride
- L. S. Goodman
Organizations
- Naval Aerospace Medical Research Laboratory