PSY/CS330 Human Factors
04/30/2001
Day 1-30
Theory of System Operation:
Control Systems Theory
uTypes of control
lopen-loop: feedback is not in time to alter action, error cannot be corrected during the act - Typing
lclosed loop: feedback occur such that error can be corrected during the task - Driving
uElements of a Control System
lA control system is closed loop
uUses negative feedback
lThe thermostat is an example