What is ISO 9241-394 about?
ISO 9241-394 discusses ergonomics of human-system interaction. ISO 9241-394 establishes the requirements and recommendations for image contents and electronic display systems to reduce visually induced motion sickness (VIMS), while viewing images on electronic displays.
ISO 9241-394 is applicable to electronic display systems, including flat panel displays, projectors with a screen, and virtual reality (VR) type of head-mounted displays (HMDs), but not including HMDs that present electronic images on/with real-world scenes.
Note 1: ISO 9241-394 assumes the images are viewed under appropriate defined conditions.
Note 2: ISO 9241-394 is useful for the design, development, and supply of image contents, as well as electronic displays for reducing VIMS.
Note 3: ISO 9241-392[3] provides guidelines for stereoscopic 3D displays, of which the methods are also used in HMDs.
Note 4: The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) generally sets the standards for broadcasting.
Who is ISO 9241-394 for?
ISO 9241-394 on ergonomics of human-system interaction is useful for:
- Software designers
- Software developers
- Quality control personnel
- Analysts
- Buyers of the interactive systems
Why should you use ISO 9241-394?
With the advancements in image technologies, it is now possible to experience various new types of images through different kinds of electronic displays, for example, ultra-high-definition (UHD) images and virtual reality images. These technologies make our daily lives more convenient and enable different lifestyles. The new products of advanced image technologies can be popularized both by solving technical issues and by devising countermeasures for reducing incidences of undesirable biomedical effects, such as visually induced motion sickness.
ISO 9241-394 describes the basic and minimal conditions for reducing incidences of visually induced motion sickness. ISO 9241-394 is intended to promote an environment in which viewers can enjoy the benefits of images without the adverse effects of visually induced motion sickness. In such an environment, new technologies for images can also be actively developed and applied in various fields. ISO 9241-394 is not intended to restrict the freedom of expression or artistic creativity in the image culture. ISO 9241-394 is based on scientific findings related to the possible undesirable effects of visually induced motion sickness. ISO 9241-394 helps you to reduce incidences of visually induced motion sickness, which will help your customers to enjoy a better image viewing experience.