Ergonomics for all : celebrating PPCOE's 20 years of excellence : PPCOE 2010, proceedings of the Pan-Pacific Conference on Ergonomics, 7-10 November 2010, Kaohsiung, Taiwan

Part I: Anthropometry, biomechanics & physical ergonomics The category strategy of human body size with age intervals 3 M.-H. Wang & W.-K. Chiou Evaluating gender differences in foot dimensions 9 Y.-C. Lee, G. Lin & M.-J.J. Wang Determination of the hip joint center based on 3D surface anthropometry 15 W.-Y. Chou & W.-K. Chiou Experimental study on the relationship between hand-grip strength and stature 21 L.K. Hsi Investigation of trunk muscular activities during manual lifting with two elastic back belt types 27 N. Kurustien, K. Mekhora, W. Jalayondeja, M. Kumashiro, H. Izumi & S. Nanthavanij Effects of holding umbrellas and wind blown on forearm muscle activities and grip pressure 33 B.-S. Liu, W.-C. Chou, R.-Z. Wu & C.-S. Wang Differences in lifting postures at various exertion heights between workers and novices 37 Y.-L. Chen, C.-J. Chen & Y.-C. Lee Regression analysis of fatigue at various shoulder postures in sitting 43 J.-S. Park & J.-Y. Kim Influence of circadian rhythm on maintenance of body shape 47 S. Kume, H. Hagiwara, N. Tokumitsu & S. Sakamoto Flexor tendon force ratios affect grip force and finger joint motion on power grip: A cadaver model 55 S.-H. Park, J. Hwang & A. Freivalds Part II: Usability & user experience A proposal of simple usability evaluation method and its application 63 T. Yamaoka & S. Tukuda Usability evaluation of an interactive service on mobile phone 67 K.W. Sandberg & H. Andersson Evaluation user interface of VDU in a process control room 73 K.W. Sandberg & Y. Pan Preference-based usability evaluation of mobile interactive advertisings 79 Y.-L. Lin & C.-H. Lai Discriminant analysis for detection of low usability web pages 87 N. Nakamichi, T. Yamada & T. Matsui A conceptual framework to determine usability criteria for family of products for older Malaysians 95 H. Zareei, R.M. Yusuff, S.N. SAR & M.R. Hussain Design better user experience for PPE: Thinking and recommendations 99 Y. Zhang & Z. Jin A literature survey of conceptualizing user experience 103 W. Park, S.H. Han, J. Park, H.K. Kim, Y.S. Park, Y. Cho, J. Chun & S. Oh An in-depth interview for conceptualizing user experience in the Korean mobile phone industry 109 H.K. Kim, S.H. Han, J. Park, Y. Cho & Y.S. Park Identifying and comparing user experience quantification models 113 J. Park, S.H. Han, H.K. Kim, S. Oh, H. Moon, Y. Cho & C. Jaemin From design to experience: Towards a process model of user experience 117 U. Drewitz & S. Brandenburg Investigating the basic components of user value through an ethnographic study 123 Y. Cho, S.H. Han, J. Park & H.K. Kim Part III: Man-machine interface & cognitive ergonomics The similarity index of medicine names to prevent confusion 129 K. Nabeta, T. Imai, M. Kimura, M. Ohkura & F. Tsuchiya Bicyclist’s violation and risk perception in different situations 135 P. Wang, P.-L.P. Rau, B. van Treek, H. Li & J. Liu Human factor on driver and human cognitive reliability by driving simulator 139 H. Nakayasu, M. Nakagawa, T. Miyoshi & H. Aoki The effects of various naturalistic conversations on driving performances during simulated driving 147 H.J. Chen & C.J. Lin Cognitive process of evacuee with map on personal digital assistance 153 D. Kobayashi & S. Yamamoto A research on high school students’ capacity of information processing and information searching 159 L.-W. Chuang, W.-C. Chu & S.-P. Chiu Effects of short-term memory load and verbal transformation on working performance and EEG response 169 T. Chan & H.-Y. Hsu The effects of whole-body motion direction on the efficiency of trackball interfaces 177 Y.-J. Yau, C.-J. Chao, W.-Y. Feng, F.-Y. Tseng & S.-L. Hwang The study of operation influence in electronic dictionary’s button visual news 183 T.-W. Hu, L.-A. Yang & H.-N. Shiung Exploring the interaction problems of using ticket vending machines 189 Y.-H. Huang A study on the preference of finger operation for computer graphics on the touchscreen 193 H. Huang & C. Chiang Effect of static, dynamic and video media on users’ visual behavior in the internet 201 E.M.-Y. Wang & W.-J. Hsu An analysis of the effects of personal and design factors on comprehensibility of safety signs 209 K.L. Chan, K. Chen & A.H.S. Chan Cultural representation by card sorting 215 J.A. Sheikh, B. Fields & E. Duncker-Gassen Part IV: Musculoskeletal disorders & ergonomics intervention Managing work-related MSDs in Europe—Lighten the Load 223 Z. Podniece & T. Tregenza Musculoskeletal disorders risk assessment 229 K.G.A. Vanwonterghem Checklists for WMSD hazard evaluation 235 Y.-H. Lin, C.-Y. Chen & Y.-T. Pan Ergonomic practices for packing tasks in a printing ink manufacturing factory 239 H.-C. Wu, P.-C. Sung & Y.-T. Pan A field study on ergonomic interventions of WMSDs prevention in a chemical company 245 H.-H. Tu, C.-Y. Yu & Y.-T. Pan The promotion of WMSD prevention in Taiwan 249 C.Y. Chen, C.P. Chang, W.Y. Yeh, Y.-T. Pan & C.-Y. Yu Field studies on work-related musculoskeletal disorders 253 S.-Z. Lou, C.-C. Chen, W.-Y. Ye, C.-Y. Yu & C.-L. Lee Application of the key indicators method in ergonomic interventions 257 H.-C. Chen, F.-Y. Lin, C.-L. Lee, Y.-T. Pan & C.-P. Chang An ergonomic intervention of the blood testing task for the prevention of WMSDs 261 P.-C. Sung, H.-Y. Lee, Y.-T. Gong, C.-C. Ong & C.-Y. Chen Ergonomic intervention technique for WMSDs prevention 267 C.-Y. Yu, D.-S. Shi, C.-P. Chang, S.-C. Yang & W.-Y. Ye Prevalence of cumulative trauma disorders among office workers in a semiconductor industry 271 R.M. Yusuff & A.Z. Abdullah Musculoskeletal strain in Thai university hospital nurses: A pilot study 277 P. Thoicharoen, P. Yoopat & K. Vanwonterghem Biomechanical risks in Thai construction workers 283 P. Yoopat & K. Vanwonterghem Correlation between MSD among milking parlour operatives and specific work place design 289 M. Jakob Part V: Bio-signals & ergonomic assessment Identification of improper state of highway driving by using EEG 295 S.-Y. Yoon & J.-Y. Kim Skin temperature increase as a fitness indicator for hand-mouse interface evaluation— A preliminary infrared camera study 301 H.-J. Lin, Y.-H. Lee & W.-Y. Chen Evaluation of cyclic one-handed handling by electromyography 307 S.-M. Mo, J. Kwag, M.-C. Jung & Y.-K. Kong Evaluation of motor preparatory activity in manual control using the measurement of ERP 313 M. Sakurai, T. Ichikawa, M. Nakanishi & S. Yamamoto Assessment of customers’ perceptions toward attributes of bedroom space 317 Y.-L. Chen, S.-Y. Tzeng & C.-M. Hsieh Visibility evaluation for vehicle interior ergonomics based on augmented reality technology 323 L. Zhang, X. Fan, X. Jing, S. Qiu & H. Cheng A systematic ergonomic approach for the analysis, design and evaluation of hand-held tools 329 H. Strasser Photographic ergonomics: Holding a small digital camera 335 E.J. Hendrikse Jr. & J.L. Smith Using customer perceived value for the evaluation of design concepts of physical user interfaces in CSCW 341 Y. Suh, J. Song, M. Yun & T. Ryu An evaluation metric on human-service interactivity of ubiquitous services 347 J. Lee, S. Bahn, I. Rhiu, M.H. Yun & H. Choi Evaluating the effectiveness of haptic feedback on a steering wheel for FCW 353 J. Chun, S. Oh, S.H. Han, G. Park, J. Seo, S. Choi, K. Han & W. Park Evaluation of human factors in the modification of video display units in the main control room 357 C.-W. Yang, T.-C. Yenn, T.-C. Cheng, M.-H. Chen, T.-M. Wu & C.J. Lin The link between systemizing, one characteristic of the male brain, and persistence in acquiring skills in sports 363 Y. Kawata, K. Oki, Y. Yamada, I. Kaneko, M. Mizuno, S. Tanaka & M. Hirosawa Development of the multiple roles map program for the enhancement of self-understanding 369 Y. Yamada, Y. Hochi, Y. Kawata, K. Oki, M. Mizuno & M. Hirosawa Analysis of irradiation effects of font size, font thickness, and font type 375 Y.K. Kong, D.M. Kim, C.M. Lim, J.G. Han & M.C. Jung Part VI: Design & ergonomics How exterior form of car influences drivers’ judgment of distance between car and anterior as well as posterior objects 383 M.-J. Young & M.-H. Hsieh Research development of a sports specific back bag with breathable comfort moisture ergonomic features 389 C.-F. Wu, N.-C. Weng, H.-S. Sun & W.-C. Hsueh The design model study of bicycle’s seat 395 C.-F. Wu, L.-L. Huang & S.-C. Chen Human factors integration in railway vehicle design 403 K. Priestley & P. Chan Creative constructing meaningful forms through gestalt-context approach 411 T.-L. Yang & M.-C. Ho The relationship between computer self-efficacy and playfulness of mobile phone 417 W.-J. Chen & L.-C. Chen Future architecture and past architecture in virtual reality 421 K. Liang Difference in designers’ ideation process between referring to printed stimuli and computerized stimuli 427 P.-J. Cheng & L.-H. Chen Conceptual model to assist prevention through design (PtD) 435 M. Lَpez-Acosta, A.F. Quirَs-Morales, G. Cortés-Robles, A.A.A. Lasserre & S. Negny Study of prediction model of seat comfort in seat design 441 K.-M. Chen, Y.-H. Shyr & H. Lee Applying the Kano model into designing dinnerware for Iranian user with the approach of emotional design 449 N.K. Mamaghani & P. Izadpanah Investigation of design and implementation guidance for computerized procedures and associated automation 455 C.-W. Yang, T.-C. Yenn, T.-C. Cheng, M.-H. Chen, T.-M. Wu & C.J. Lin Inventor motivations to go from idea to innovation? 461 G. ضhman & K.W. Sandberg Study of ergonomics improvement on disaster prevention for ancient buildings: An example of Wufeng building clusters 465 P.-C. Su & S.-C. Chiou Seeing is believing: To investigate the traditional building façade colors based on human vision 469 C.-S. Tseng & C.-H. Lee Sick Product Syndrome (SPS): A new ergonomic approach on product design 475 H.S. Naeini Part VII: Ergonomics for people with special needs Evaluation of the cognitive ability among aging groups using mobile phone 479 J.-Y. Kim & Y.-J. Cho A study of different age users’ evaluation on museum guide map design 485 C.-C. Chen & Y.-J. Chieu Ergonomics challenges in sheltered workshops 491 S.J. Morrissey Discussion of emergency notification device for elderly people 495 N. Shintani, H. Nagaoka, K. Horiguchi & T. Morimoto Cognitive aging and determine of an instructional media type on procedural task learning for elderly people 503 D.-H. Huang & W.-K. Chiou Physical load reduction at the waist of a care worker with wearable robot 509 T. Inoue, M. Sakurai, S. Yamamoto & M. Nakanishi Using a muscle suit in nursing care to prevent caregivers’ backache 515 M. Nakanishi, M. Sakurai & S. Yamamoto Thermal stimulation presenting method to develop a deaf-blind communication device 521 Y. Iwasaki, H. Horio & C. Wada A questionnaire to determine nursing and child care students’ understanding of welfare equipment 529 T. Morimoto, S. Kamimotono & N. Shintani Relationship between depersonalization and experience of filling out incident report 533 M. Sugiura, M. Hirosawa, H. Aida, A. Okada, M. Mizuno1, Y. Yamada, K. Yujiro, H. Ihara & Y. Kobayashi Acceptance of tattoo culture from different lifestyle groups 539 J.-C. Tu & S.-P. Chiu An investigation on design education in elementary school in Taiwan under the trend of postmodern art: A case study of the design activity for the students in the formal operational stage 543 L.-C. Huang & C.H. Ho Eating habits and the health conditions on middle-aged working women 549 Y. Suzaki, H. Ariyoshi, M. Moriguchi & S. Ryu Part VIII: Performance modeling & simulation Fitts’ law modeling of remote target acquisition hand movements in a 3D environment 555 S.K. Wu, F. Gao, P.L. Rau & Y.H. Lee Modeling Fitts’ law 561 J.-F. Lin & C.G. Drury Optimum strategies for urgent evacuation in aircraft accident using AAMAS simulation 569 T. Miyoshi, H. Nakayasu, Y. Ueno & M. Nakagawa Research on the script language as a fundamental coordination mechanism for agents of spatial objects 577 C.-H. Chen Relationship between personnel, structure design factors and team effectiveness in virtual teams 583 T.-Z. Lee & Y.-Y. Show Exploring factors of team workload for the advanced main control room 589 T.-L. Hsieh, C.J. Lin, P.-J. Tsai, C.-W. Yang & T.-C. Yenn Eye-tracking analysis for the information reception of breast self-examination with text and graphical image format 597 F.S. Lin, C.L. Tseng & C.Y. Lee The study to trimming and harvest performance by ergonomic grape scissors 605 H.C. Chen & C. Yang Relationship between performance-based and self-reported assessment of hand function in design of manageable packages 611 K.W. Sandberg & L. Lorentzen Distraction affects the robot-assisted surgical performance depending on task difficulty 615 S.-H. Park, J.-H. Chien, D. Oleynikov, I. Suh & K.-C. Siu Development of a knowledge-based system based on Collaborative-Filtering recommendation for training knowledge sharing 621 S.-L. Wang & W.-H. Hung Managing the telematics use during drive: What does driver wants? A cross countries study 627 F. Chen