11.3.1.3-1 Reflections and Glare

Glare should not interfere with the readability of the displays, labels, or indicators on the display device. Additional Information: The visual display screen and surrounding visible area of the device housing should not produce disturbing or debilitating reflections or glare from the environmental lighting or other external light sources. This is especially important for prolonged viewing tasks. Reflections of ambient light sources (e.g., luminaires, lamps, windows) on a display screen can be disturbing or debilitating

(reducing task performance). Depending on the kind of visual display device, and the display technology employed, reflections can be one of the following types or combinations thereof:

 

See IDMS (2012) for measurement information.7 0700, 9241-303

 

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