Hand-held computers for ergonomics data collection.
The new generation of inexpensive, powerful, hand-held computers allows ergonomists to collect field data more easily and reliably. Typical programs are described for data collection by questionnaires, event timing and occurrence sampling. Further programs evaluate basic human capabilities using the keyboard and screen as control and display.
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Department of Industrial Engineering, State University of New York at Buffalo, New York 14260, USA.