BS EN ISO 9241-307-2008 PDF

Full title and description

BS EN ISO 9241-307:2008 — Ergonomics of human-system interaction — Part 307: Analysis and compliance test methods for electronic visual displays. This publication is the British (BS/EN) adoption of ISO 9241-307:2008 and contains methods for laboratory analysis and conformity testing of electronic visual display technologies.

Abstract

ISO 9241-307:2008 establishes test methods for the analysis of a variety of visual display technologies, tasks and environments. It references and uses the measurement procedures of ISO 9241-305 together with the generic requirements of ISO 9241-303 to define compliance routes suitable for different display technologies and intended contexts of use.

General information

• Status: Published / Confirmed (International Standard; adopted as BS EN ISO).
• Publication date: ISO edition published November 2008 (Edition 1, 2008-11); British adoption published 31 January 2010.
• Publisher: International Organization for Standardization (ISO); national publication as BS EN ISO by BSI (British Standards Institution).
• ICS / categories: 13.180 (Ergonomics), 35.180 (IT terminal and peripheral equipment).
• Edition / version: Edition 1 (2008).
• Number of pages: 217 pages (ISO edition).

Scope

This part of ISO 9241 specifies analysis and compliance test methods applicable to electronic visual displays. It covers laboratory measurement procedures and conformity assessment routes that allow evaluation of luminance, reflectance, chromaticity, flicker and other optical characteristics relevant to legibility and ergonomic performance across different display technologies, tasks and ambient conditions. The methods are intended to be used in conjunction with the generic requirements and measurement procedures given in other parts of ISO 9241 (notably Parts 303 and 305).

Key topics and requirements

• Defined test methods for analysis of electronic visual displays (laboratory measurement conditions, instruments and procedures).
• Measurement of optical and visual properties: luminance, contrast, reflectance, chromaticity, flicker and spatial resolution.
• Compliance routes and criteria that reference ISO 9241-303 (generic requirements) and ISO 9241-305 (measurement procedures).
• Guidance for reporting test results and for selecting appropriate test conditions according to technology and intended context of use.
• Replacement/withdrawal context: consolidates and replaces older parts of the ISO 9241 family (e.g., aspects of earlier parts such as ISO 9241-3 and ISO 9241-7 and ISO 13406-2) into updated test approaches.

Typical use and users

Manufacturers of display hardware and integrated systems, independent test laboratories, ergonomists, procurement professionals specifying display requirements, researchers in human–computer interaction, and regulatory or conformity-assessment bodies use this standard to define, perform and report objective tests of display optical and visual performance for product development, quality control and procurement verification.

Related standards

Primary related parts of the ISO 9241 series include ISO 9241-303 (generic environmental and ergonomic requirements) and ISO 9241-305 (measurement procedures), which are referenced directly by Part 307. Part 307 also updates or replaces certain requirements previously found in earlier ISO 9241 parts and in ISO 13406-2. Users commonly consult adjacent parts of ISO 9241 for usability, ergonomics and measurement details.

Keywords

Ergonomics, visual displays, electronic displays, test methods, measurement procedures, luminance, reflectance, chromaticity, flicker, ISO 9241, display conformity, laboratory testing.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: ISO 9241-307:2008 (published and adopted as BS EN ISO 9241-307:2008) is a standards document that defines analysis and compliance test methods for electronic visual displays, forming part of the ISO 9241 ergonomics series.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers laboratory test methods and conformity assessment routes for measuring optical and visual performance characteristics of displays (for example luminance, contrast, reflectance, chromaticity and flicker), and how to apply measurement procedures and generic requirements from other ISO 9241 parts.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Display manufacturers, test laboratories, ergonomists, procurement and quality teams, researchers in HCI and agencies responsible for conformity assessment and product specification.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: As published in 2008 and adopted as a BS EN ISO in 2010, the part is listed as a published/confirmed International Standard. Users should check national-catalogue records or the ISO catalogue for any later confirmations, amendments or revisions before depending on it for current regulatory or procurement decisions.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — it is Part 307 of the ISO 9241 series, "Ergonomics of human–system interaction", and is intended to be used together with related parts such as ISO 9241-303 and ISO 9241-305.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Ergonomics, electronic visual displays, measurement, conformity testing, luminance, reflectance, chromaticity, flicker, ISO 9241.