Method for operating multiple operating modes of at least one device in a motor vehicle, control device, portable operating device for operating a device, motor vehicle, and system comprising a motor vehicle and a portable operating device

A portable control device in vehicles adjusts its operating modes based on storage and driving conditions, addressing the challenge of navigating augmented reality content by providing intuitive device control.

DE102024134891A1Pending Publication Date: 2026-05-28AUDI AG
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Application Number
DE102024134891
Authority / Receiving Office
DE · DE
Patent Type
Applications
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-11-26
Publication Date
2026-05-28

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Technical Problem

Existing motor vehicles with multiple screens face challenges in navigating augmented/mixed/virtual reality content due to the lack of haptic feedback, making it difficult for new users to operate these devices intuitively.

Method used

A portable control device that can be plugged into a slot in the vehicle, which adjusts its operating modes based on its storage location and the vehicle's driving mode, allowing users to control various vehicle and external devices through reconfigurable controls.

Benefits of technology

Enables intuitive operation of multiple devices in the vehicle by adapting controls to the driving mode and storage position, enhancing user experience and simplifying device interaction.

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Abstract

The invention relates to a portable control device (14) for operating a device, preferably in a motor vehicle (12); and a motor vehicle (12) with at least one storage compartment (16) for storing the portable control device (14). The invention also relates to a method for operating multiple operating modes of at least one device in a motor vehicle (12), wherein a control device (40): detects (S1) the storage of a portable control device (14) in a storage compartment (16) of the motor vehicle (12), and / or the current driving mode of the motor vehicle (12) (S2); and, based on the detected storage of the control device (14) and / or the detected driving mode of the motor vehicle (12), determines an operating mode of the portable control device (14) (S3), wherein the determined operating mode is designed to control at least one operating function of at least one predetermined device.depending on the specified operating mode, assigns an operating mode-specific operating function to at least one control element of the portable control device (14) (S5); configures the at least one control element for the respective assigned operating mode-specific operating function, and activates the specified operating mode (S7).;
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