Adaptive Display Pane Segmentation for Task Allocation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current display devices in complex systems like aircraft do not provide explicit feedback on the division of automated and operator tasks, nor do they support shared task execution, leading to increased stress and potential adverse consequences due to varying workload conditions.
Innovation Solution
An adaptive system with a display device and processor that renders separate panes for operator, automation, and shared tasks, dynamically allocating and displaying tasks based on operator and aircraft state, allowing for real-time feedback and task reassignment.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If adaptive automation is implemented to handle increased complexity, then system capacity and productivity are improved, but operator stress increases due to unclear task division and lack of feedback
Solution Approach 1:
The display interface is segmented into distinct panes that separate automated tasks from operator tasks, providing clear visual boundaries and reducing cognitive load on operators by organizing complex information into manageable sections
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements feedback mechanisms that provide operators with real-time information about automation status, task progress, and system state, enabling operators to understand what the automation is doing and reducing stress through increased situational awareness
2Productivity
If pilots and airlines are given more responsibility to manage routes and aircraft separation, then system capacity increases, but task complexity and coordination requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The display segments different types of tasks (automated vs. operator) into separate panes, making the complex system state more comprehensible and reducing the perceived complexity for operators managing increased responsibilities
Solution Approach 2:
The shared pane serves multiple functions by displaying both automated and operator tasks in a unified interface, allowing operators to monitor and manage diverse task types through a single comprehensive display
3Device complexity
If current display devices are used without explicit task division feedback, then device complexity is minimized, but operator awareness of automation contribution is insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The display is segmented into distinct panes that visually separate automated tasks from operator tasks, providing explicit feedback about task division while maintaining a structured and organized interface that does not excessively increase complexity
Solution Approach 2:
The interface adds a dimensional organization to task display by using spatial separation (different panes) to represent different task ownership categories, enabling operators to quickly grasp automation contributions without adding excessive complexity
Data Source
AI summary
A system for providing feedback regarding the division of automated and operator tasks is provided. The system includes a display device and a processor. The processor is configured to at least selectively supply image rendering display commands to the display device that cause the display device to simultaneously render an operator pane, an automation pane, and a shared pane. The operator pane displays one or more tasks that have been allocated for execution by a human operator, the automation pane displays one or more tasks that have been allocated for execution by automation, and the shared pane displays one or more tasks that have been allocated for execution by both automation and a human operator.