Human-computer interface design for an in-vehicle information system

In-vehicle information system (IVIS) is an important component of urban traffic flow guidance system (UTFGS). It consists of an input device, data storage, a driver information display monitor, processing modules, a voice synthesizer module and a communication module. Human-computer interface (HCI) is the comprehensive environment of manipulating IVIS. It is also the media of delivering and exchanging information between the driver and IVIS. A good HCI can minimize the driver´s distraction, assure the driver´s safety, and improve the efficiency of the human-computer interaction.