Human Aspects in Office Automation
Human Aspects in Office Automation

Author: Barbara G. F. Cohen

Publisher: Amsterdam ; New York : Elsevier

Published: 1984

Total Pages: 358

ISBN-13:

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Collection of studies on mental stress among office workers, caused by office automation, in the USA - covers occupational health in relation to the work environment, work organization factors, ergonomics, physiological and psychological aspects of office work, work attitudes and behaviour, and strategies for coping with stress; deals, in particular, with work on visual display units, sexual harassment, and the woman worker. Graphs, illustrations, photographs and references.

Humans and Automation
Humans and Automation

Author: Thomas B. Sheridan

Publisher: Wiley-Interscience

Published: 2002-07-11

Total Pages: 286

ISBN-13:

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Human factors, also known as human engineering or human factors engineering, is the application of behavioral and biological sciences to the design of machines and human-machine systems. Automation refers to the mechanization and integration of the sensing of environmental variables, data processing and decision making and mechanical action. This book deals with all the issues involved in human-automation systems from design to control and performance of both humans and machines.

Ergonomics and Human Factors
Ergonomics and Human Factors

Author: Leonard S. Mark

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2012-12-06

Total Pages: 464

ISBN-13: 146124756X

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And Applications To The Human-Computer Interface Michael E. Fotta AT&T Communications 16th FIr. Atrium II, Cincinnati, OH 45202 Artificial intelligence (AI) programs represent knowledge in a fashion similar to human knowledge and the activities of an AI system are closer to human behavior than that of traditional systems. Thus, AI enables the computer to act more like a human instead of making the human think and act more like a computer. This capability combined with applying human factors concepts to the interface can greatly improve the human-computer interface. This paper provides an intro duction to artificial intelligence and then proposes a number of methods for using AI to improve the human-machine inter action. AN INTRODUCTION TO ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE Definition There are many definitions of artificial intelligence (AI) running from the very general to the very detailed. Perhaps the most well accepted general definition is that by Elaine Rich: "Artificial intelligence is the study of how to make computers do things at which, at the moment, people are better", (Rich, 1983). A good example of a detailed definition is provided by the Brattle Research Corporation; "In simplified terms, artificial intelligence works with pattern matching methods which attempt to describe objects, events or pro cesses in terms of their qualitative features and logical and compu tational relationships," (Mishkoff, 1985).

Ergonomics In Computerized Offices
Ergonomics In Computerized Offices

Author: E. Grandjean

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 1986-12-18

Total Pages: 299

ISBN-13: 1135482039

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"Ergonomics in Computerized Offices should be required reading for office managers, union representatives, engineers, designers, or anyone employed in implementing a computerized office or improving conditions in an already computerized office...an excellent addition to any personal library."--Human Factors Bulletin

Fitting The Task To The Human, Fifth Edition
Fitting The Task To The Human, Fifth Edition

Author: E. Grandjean

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 1997-07-31

Total Pages: 414

ISBN-13: 0748406654

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Our working conditions have undergone rapid and fundamental changes during the last few years. One example is the widespread use of the individual computer in the shop, office and home. Another major development is that women now hold many jobs that used to be in the male domain, and that many more women choose a life-long occupational career. Workforces, tasks, conditions and tools are changing. Many office and industrial workers are tied to human-machine systems. Repetitive work can create cumulative health problems such as the often reported visual strains, mental stress and physical injury. Proper ergonomic measures can avoid such harmful effects and instead promote health conditions which are both efficient and agreeable. In this latest edition of Fitting the Task to the Human, Professor Karl Kroemer has revised and updated the text and data while remaining true to the spirit of Professor Etienne Grandjean's earlier editions. This aim is, as before, to impart basic knowledge of occupational ergonomics in a straightforward and lucid fashion to those responsible for the design, management and safety of people in the workplace, and to those who study it.

Springer Handbook of Automation
Springer Handbook of Automation

Author: Shimon Y. Nof

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2009-07-16

Total Pages: 1841

ISBN-13: 354078831X

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This handbook incorporates new developments in automation. It also presents a widespread and well-structured conglomeration of new emerging application areas, such as medical systems and health, transportation, security and maintenance, service, construction and retail as well as production or logistics. The handbook is not only an ideal resource for automation experts but also for people new to this expanding field.