Evaluating Homework
Chapter 3 Information and Operation
Meister Model Application
Assignment 3
Directions: Students you are required to perform an analysis of your cellphone, identify and explain both the human and machine system factors associated with your phone. Refer to the lecture notes for more information.
Human system components include: Human sensory components; Human cognitive components; Human Musucloskeletal components
Machine system components include: Machine Display component; Machine CPU component; Machine Input Device component
Human System:
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Human System |
Human Components |
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Potential Deficiencies/Comments |
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Human Sensory components
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Human Cognitive components
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Human Musculoskeletal components
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Human System Definitions:
1. Human sensory components: Vision, Hearing, Smell, Taste, Touch, and Voice
2. Human Cognitive components: Attention, Memory, Information Processing, Decision-making, Action Initiation
3. Human Musuloskeletal components: Motor coordination, Action Performance, Object Manipultion
Machine System:
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Machine System |
Machine Components |
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Machine Display components
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Machine CPU components
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Human Input Device components
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Machine System Definitions:
1. Machine Display component: Displays response to input: Visual, Auditory, Tactile, Initiates Query
2. Machine CPU component: Processes Data: Performs programmed procedures, Stores Data, Retrieves Data, Transmits Response
3. Machine Input Device component: How data is received: Sensors, controls, switches, keyboard, touchscreen, voice
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