EN ISO 15006:2011 PDF

Road vehicles - Ergonomic aspects of transport information and control systems - Specifications for in-vehicle auditory presentation (ISO 15006:2011)

Title (English):

EN ISO 15006:2011

Road vehicles - Ergonomic aspects of transport information and control systems - Specifications for in-vehicle auditory presentation (ISO 15006:2011)

Document status:: Active
Format:: Electronic (PDF)
Number of pages:: 23
Publication date:: October 1, 2011
Edition:: CEN EN 15006 edition 2 version 1
ICS:: 13.180

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Description (English):

This International Standard establishes ergonomic specifications for the presentation of auditory information related to transport information and control systems (TICS) through speech or sounds. It applies primarily to the use of auditory displays to the driver when the vehicle is in motion, but it may also be applied when the vehicle is stationary. It presents a set of requirements and recommendations for in-vehicle auditory signals from TICS, and provides characteristics and functional factors for maximizing auditory signal intelligibility and utility while helping prevent auditory or mental overload.

Technical details

Technical committee: CEN/TC 278 - Road transport and traffic telematics
SKU: EN ISO 15006:2011

Abstract

Overview

EN ISO 15006:2011 - Road vehicles: Specifications for in-vehicle auditory presentation defines ergonomic requirements for presenting auditory information (speech and sounds) from Transport Information and Control Systems (TICS) to vehicle occupants. Published by CEN/ISO, it applies primarily when the vehicle is in motion and aims to maximize auditory signal intelligibility, usability and safety while avoiding auditory and mental overload.

Key topics

Scope and purpose
- Ergonomic specifications for in‑vehicle auditory displays used by drivers and passengers.
- Guidance on balancing audibility and comfort.
Signal specifications
- Recommended frequency range: 200 Hz to 8 000 Hz for in‑vehicle signals.
- For tonal signals, the main audible component should lie between 400 Hz and 2 000 Hz to account for age‑related hearing loss.
- Use of broadband or separated narrowband components to aid localisation and attention.
Signal levels and loudness
- Loudness concepts expressed in sones and relationships to sound pressure level (SPL) and specific loudness.
- Annexes provide procedures for masked specific loudness SNR and conversion between SPL and loudness.
Coding and classification
- Guidance on speech vs. non‑speech (tonal) coding, temporal classifications and unit-of-information structuring.
Prioritization and safety
- Procedures for prioritizing auditory signals from TICS, including time‑critical and safety warning signals.
- Recommendations for redundancy and compliance checks to ensure warnings are effective under noisy conditions.
Measurement and normative references
- References include ISO 532 (loudness), ISO 5128 (vehicle interior noise measurement) and ISO/TS 16951 (priority procedures).

Applications

Who uses it
- Vehicle OEMs, HMI and UX designers, acoustics and audio engineers, telematics and infotainment suppliers, safety engineers, test laboratories and regulatory bodies.
Practical uses
- Designing chimes, spoken prompts, navigation instructions and driver-assistance alerts that remain intelligible in real driving noise.
- Setting audio system tuning, speaker placement and signal encoding to reduce distraction and ensure timely driver responses.
- Establishing acceptance criteria for auditory warnings and integrating redundancy for critical alerts.

Related standards

ISO 532 - Acoustics: Method for calculating loudness
ISO 5128 - Measurement of noise inside motor vehicles
ISO/TS 16951 - Procedures for determining priority of on‑board messages
EN ISO 15006:2011 supersedes EN ISO 15006:2004

EN ISO 15006:2011 is essential for anyone tasked with vehicle HMI sound design, specifying evidence‑based practices to make in‑vehicle auditory information clear, safe and ergonomically appropriate.

Related standards

Standards mentioned in the description

Abstract

Overview

Key topics

Scope and purpose
- Ergonomic specifications for in‑vehicle auditory displays used by drivers and passengers.
- Guidance on balancing audibility and comfort.
Signal specifications
- Recommended frequency range: 200 Hz to 8 000 Hz for in‑vehicle signals.
- For tonal signals, the main audible component should lie between 400 Hz and 2 000 Hz to account for age‑related hearing loss.
- Use of broadband or separated narrowband components to aid localisation and attention.
Signal levels and loudness
- Loudness concepts expressed in sones and relationships to sound pressure level (SPL) and specific loudness.
- Annexes provide procedures for masked specific loudness SNR and conversion between SPL and loudness.
Coding and classification
- Guidance on speech vs. non‑speech (tonal) coding, temporal classifications and unit-of-information structuring.
Prioritization and safety
- Procedures for prioritizing auditory signals from TICS, including time‑critical and safety warning signals.
- Recommendations for redundancy and compliance checks to ensure warnings are effective under noisy conditions.
Measurement and normative references
- References include ISO 532 (loudness), ISO 5128 (vehicle interior noise measurement) and ISO/TS 16951 (priority procedures).

Applications

Who uses it
- Vehicle OEMs, HMI and UX designers, acoustics and audio engineers, telematics and infotainment suppliers, safety engineers, test laboratories and regulatory bodies.
Practical uses
- Designing chimes, spoken prompts, navigation instructions and driver-assistance alerts that remain intelligible in real driving noise.
- Setting audio system tuning, speaker placement and signal encoding to reduce distraction and ensure timely driver responses.
- Establishing acceptance criteria for auditory warnings and integrating redundancy for critical alerts.

Related standards

ISO 532 - Acoustics: Method for calculating loudness
ISO 5128 - Measurement of noise inside motor vehicles
ISO/TS 16951 - Procedures for determining priority of on‑board messages
EN ISO 15006:2011 supersedes EN ISO 15006:2004

EN ISO 15006:2011 PDF

Technical details

Abstract

Overview

Key topics

Applications

Related standards

Related standards

Abstract

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Key topics

Applications

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