International Journal of Vehicular Technology

Research Article

Evaluation of a Navigation Radio Using the Think-Aloud Method

Table 1

Task list.
Category#TaskData to use
 1Enter destination via street address method100 North 5th Avenue; Ann Arbor, MI
 2Enter waypoint via POI (Point Of Interest) methodNearest McDonalds from current position
 3Enter destination via POI methodNearest gas station from current position
 4Cancel the routeCurrent route
 5Enter destination via POI methodDetroit Metro Airport
Navigation6Change the map scaleZoom in
 7Enter destination via street address method1600 Pennsylvania Avenue; Washington, DC
 8Enter destination via intersection methodUS-23 and I-94
 9Enter destination via POI methodCobo Hall in Detroit, MI
 10Enter destination via intersection methodBroadway St. and Plymouth Rd.
 11Store addressSubject’s home address
CD12Insert CD and select trackCD provided, third track
 13Tune radioFM 91.7
FM/AM radio14Adjust volumeTo a comfortable level
15Set presetFM 91.7 as the Preset 1
 16Adjust volumeTo a comfortable level
Satellite radio17Tune XM radioElvis Station
18Turn off XM radioTurn off
Clock19Change and set time11:45 pm
iPod20Connect iPod and select song“Wonderful Tonight”