Basic principles for graphical symbols for use on equipment Guidelines for the adaptation of graphical symbols for use on screens and displays (icons)

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English

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19-01-2006

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British Standards Institution

Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Area of application
   4.1 Screens and displays
   4.2 Supporting documentation
   4.3 International Standards
5 Principles of implementation
   5.1 General usage
   5.2 Types of icons
   5.3 Relationship between graphical symbols and icons
   5.4 Colour
6 Constructing icons
   6.1 General
   6.2 Cell sizes
   6.3 Location of graphical image in cell
   6.4 Line drawing
   6.5 Creating alternative versions of
       resolution/implementation
   6.6 Filled areas
   6.7 Distinguishability
   6.8 Representation of arrows
   6.9 Composite icons
7 Icon behaviours
   7.1 General
   7.2 Status indication
   7.3 Animated icons
   7.4 Dynamic icons
8 Consistency
9 Orientation
Annex A (informative) Examples of graphical symbols adapted
                      as icons
Annex B (informative) Design guidelines for new icons
Bibliography

Gives guidelines for the adaptation of graphical symbols for use on screens and displays (icons) on a wide range of equipment, such as electrotechnical equipment, photocopiers, vehicle dashboards and home appliances. Provides principles for maintaining the fidelity of icons to the original graphical symbols.

Committee	PH/8/3
DocumentType	Standard
Pages	28
PublisherName	British Standards Institution
Status	Current

Standards	Relationship
ISO 80416-4:2005	Identical

ISO/IEC 11581-2:2000	Information technology User system interfaces and symbols Icon symbols and functions Part 2: Object icons
ISO/IEC 11581-5:2004	Information technology — User system interfaces and symbols — Icon symbols and functions — Part 5: Tool icons
IEC 80416-1:2008	Basic principles for graphical symbols for use on equipment - Part 1: Creation of graphical symbols for registration
ISO 80416-2:2001	Basic principles for graphical symbols for use on equipment — Part 2: Form and use of arrows
ISO 3864-1:2011	Graphical symbols Safety colours and safety signs Part 1: Design principles for safety signs and safety markings
ISO/IEC 11581-1:2000	Information technology User system interfaces and symbols Icon symbols and functions Part 1: Icons General
ISO 7000:2014	Graphical symbols for use on equipment Registered symbols
ISO/IEC 11581-6:1999	Information technology User system interfaces and symbols Icon symbols and functions Part 6: Action icons
ISO/IEC 11581-3:2000	Information technology User system interfaces and symbols Icon symbols and functions Part 3: Pointer icons

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BS ISO/IEC 80416-4:2005

Basic principles for graphical symbols for use on equipment Guidelines for the adaptation of graphical symbols for use on screens and displays (icons)

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