Citation

Smith DL. Proc. Hum. Factors Ergon. Soc. Annu. Meet. 1979; 23(1): 124-128.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1979, Human Factors and Ergonomics Society, Publisher SAGE Publishing)

DOI

10.1177/107118137902300131

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

Historically little systematic Human Factors Engineering has been done on the development of elevator control panels. This survey had participants develop a numerical arrangement within a given configuration. Results compare the preferences of Human Factors specialists (about half the participants) with laymen in numerical configuration, shape coding preference, and sequence of assist buttons (open, close, emergency). A photographic survey examines the variety of control panels that can be found in public buildings and makes recommendations for improving the man-machine interface.

Language: en