Definible hard knob and control method thereof

Abstract

The invention relates to the technical field of automobile interaction, in particular to a definable hard knob and a control method thereof. Comprising a hard knob, an interactive interface and a memory, the hard knob is used for switching gears corresponding to a plurality of functions through rotation; the interactive interface is used for editing gears corresponding to a plurality of functions; and the memory is used for storing the distribution of the initial functions and the user setting state. The knob disclosed by the invention has a plurality of functions; the functions can be partially or completely coexistent; the number of functions can be edited and defined; the sequence of functions can be edited and defined. Through definition and storage memory of the vehicle machine and the display interface, multifunctional control, multimode self-definition and configuration and presentation of man-machine interaction information are realized, and man-machine interaction experience is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to the field of automobile interaction technology, and in particular to a definable hard knob and a control method thereof. Background Art

[0002] In simple terms, automotive human-computer interaction is the process of information exchange between people and cars through certain interactive methods, which can directly affect the user's car experience. Generally speaking, the interaction methods are divided into two categories: in-car cockpit interaction and out-of-car interaction. Among them, knobs are more common in automotive interaction.

[0003] Existing technologies are mostly single buttons or multi-function physical knobs for function control. Usually, the knob function access order is fixed, and the order cannot be customized or the functions carried cannot be increased or decreased; only one of the alternative functions can be selected to redefine the single button.

[0004] In summary, there is an urgent need for a definable hard knob to enhance the human-computer interaction experience. Summary of the invention

[0005] In view of the above problems, the present disclosure provides a definable hard knob and a control method thereof.

[0006] In a first aspect, a definable hard knob is characterized by comprising: a hard knob, an interactive interface, and a memory;

[0007] A hard knob is used to switch the gears corresponding to several functions by rotating;

[0008] Interactive interface for editing the gear positions corresponding to several functions;

[0009] Memory for saving initial function distribution and user setting status.

[0010] Furthermore, the interactive interface is integrated into the vehicle's central control touch screen, or into a hard knob.

[0011] Furthermore, the gear positions corresponding to several functions are edited, including:

[0012] Add functions, remove functions, adjust function corresponding gears and set function availability status.

[0013] Further, added features include:

[0014] In the interactive interface, short press the function name to add this function as one of the knob switching items.

[0015] Furthermore, removed features include:

[0016] In the interactive interface, short press the function name to remove this function from the knob switch items.

[0017] Furthermore, the adjustment function corresponds to the gear position, including:

[0018] In the interactive interface, long press and drag the function name to adjust the switching order.

[0019] Furthermore, the function availability status is set, including:

[0020] Newly added function, characters are displayed in highlighted colors and are currently available;

[0021] In the available state, short press the function name, the characters are displayed in grayscale color, and it is currently in the unavailable state;

[0022] Short press the function name in the unavailable state to remove this function from the knob switching items.

[0023] Furthermore, after each editing of the interactive interface, the memory automatically saves the user setting status.

[0024] In a second aspect, a control method for a definable hard knob is provided, based on the definable hard knob described above.

[0025] When the hard knob includes a separate switch, the current gear function of the hard knob is turned on or off through the separate switch;

[0026] When the hard knob does not include a separate switch, when the hard knob is switched to the current gear, the function of the current gear is turned on, and when the hard knob is switched to another gear, the function of the current gear is turned off.

[0027] In a third aspect, a car comprises the above-mentioned definable hard knob.

[0028] The present disclosure includes at least the following beneficial effects:

[0029] The disclosed knob carries multiple functions; some or all of the functions can coexist; the number of functions can be edited and defined; the order of functions can be edited and defined. Through the definition and storage memory of the vehicle computer and display interface, multi-function control, multi-mode customization and configuration, and presentation of human-computer interaction information are realized, thus improving the human-computer interaction experience.

[0030] Other features and advantages of the present disclosure will be described in the following description, and partly become apparent from the description, or be understood by implementing the present disclosure. The purpose and other advantages of the present disclosure can be realized and obtained by the structures indicated in the description and the drawings. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0031] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the present disclosure or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of the present disclosure. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying any creative work.

[0032] Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the hard knob interaction interface of the embodiment of the present disclosure. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0033] In order to make the purpose, technical solution and advantages of the embodiments of the present disclosure clearer, the technical solution in the embodiments of the present disclosure will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the present disclosure. Obviously, the described embodiments are part of the embodiments of the present disclosure, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the present disclosure, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the present disclosure.

[0034] like Figure 1 As shown, a definable hard knob is characterized by comprising: a hard knob, an interactive interface and a memory;

[0035] A hard knob is used to switch the gears corresponding to several functions by rotating;

[0036] Interactive interface for editing the gear positions corresponding to several functions;

[0037] Memory for saving initial function distribution and user setting status.

[0038] The specific implementation is as follows:

[0039] The present invention discloses a multi-position knob that can be rotated to switch multiple functions, and can control the number of functions carried and the switching order to achieve the function change of the entrance on the screen, the function of the knob and the change of the switching control order. It includes a switching knob, a display and touch screen device, and a SoC memory.

[0040] like Figure 1As shown, on the user interface of the display and touch screen, set the knob and its aggregated function switches, or integrate the interactive interface on the knob or around the knob, and distribute the switches around the circumference based on the characteristics of the knob. The SoC memory memorizes the factory default distribution, full function and user setting status. The default memory can be reset by the following operations: short press the mode name to add the item as one of the knob switch items or remove the item from the knob switch items; long press and drag the mode name to adjust the switching order; the characters of the added items are displayed in a highlighted color. By setting the available status of each function on the screen and determining the functions that can be selected in rotation, the series functions of the multi-function and multi-mode gear knob control unit can be customized, rather than just a single button or a single function setting.

[0041] After clicking the operation, a pop-up window with instructions for use will appear, and the instructions can also be presented directly under the title.

[0042] The button customization commonly seen in the prior art is the customization of a single button, which is just a replacement definition of another function. Different from the prior art, the knob disclosed in the present invention carries multiple functions; the functions can be partially or fully coexisted; the number of functions can be edited and defined; the order of functions can be edited and defined. Multi-function control and multi-mode customization are realized.

[0043] The present disclosure is aimed at the drawbacks of the knob control in the prior art: such as carrying too many low-value or infrequently used functions, which makes selection slow, disturbing, and distracting. From the perspective of interaction, the present disclosure customizes the rotatable selection function, and can set the selection of part or all. On the other hand, in the case where the order of functions cut into the knob is fixed, the order can be customized. Therefore, the monotonous and conventional rotary cutting function is changed to a customizable knob, improving the experience and connotation.

[0044] The human-computer interaction customized by the hard knob is realized through the vehicle HMI user interface and the stepless rotary selection knob (usually a stepless rotary encoder or an infinite rotary encoder).

[0045] The vehicle computer memory stores the touch screen position coordinates of each custom position set on the user interface.

[0046] The vehicle memory stores the default function values ​​and random setting values ​​of each custom position, which are the following adjustment results. Press and hold the function to adjust the order of the functions when the knob is switched. When dragged to the position between any two functions and released, the inserted function enters the position of one of the two functions in the clockwise direction. At the same time, the clockwise function and the original counterclockwise function of the inserted function and the function between them (if any) are moved one position clockwise; when dragged to any function, the positions of the two functions are swapped. When the function icon is pressed and held to activate the adjustment, the function icon is enlarged until it is dragged to the set response range and released, the function is in place and the icon is restored.

[0047] By default, all functions are selected and available. When you click the touch screen position coordinates to set the response range, the function is switched on (Available) or off (Not available). When it is on, the function character is highlighted, otherwise it is grayed out.

[0048] The setting data is sent to the controller ECU, and the ECU adjusts its own state according to the received information, so that the knob can be rotated clockwise or counterclockwise. When the ECU receives an electrical signal, the ECU algorithm switches, activates, controls, memorizes, and reads functions according to the adjusted state. The number and order of functions to be switched vary with different settings. When some functions are turned off, the knob has a shorter cycle in the open function and a higher selection efficiency.

[0049] A control method for a definable hard knob, based on the definable hard knob,

[0050] When the hard knob includes a separate switch, the current gear function of the hard knob is turned on or off through the separate switch;

[0051] When the hard knob does not include a separate switch, when the hard knob is switched to the current gear, the function of the current gear is turned on, and when the hard knob is switched to another gear, the function of the current gear is turned off.

[0052] A car comprises the above-mentioned definable hard knob.

[0053] The existing technologies are mostly single buttons or multi-function physical knobs for function control. Usually, the order of knob function access is fixed, and the order cannot be customized or the functions carried cannot be increased or decreased. Only one of the alternative functions can be selected to redefine the single button. The commonly seen button customization is the customization of a single button, which is just to change the function of the specified single button to another alternative definition of the function.

[0054] Compared with the prior art, the present invention is different from buttons. The present invention discloses a knob rather than a single button for customization; the knob carries multiple functions, not the same function (such as volume); the functions can be partially or completely coexist; the number of functions can be edited and defined; the order of functions can be edited and defined. Through the definition and storage memory of the vehicle computer and display interface, multi-function control, multi-mode customization / configuration, and presentation of human-computer interaction information are realized.

[0055] Rotating the knob generates an electrical signal, which is sent to the microcontroller, which performs corresponding operations according to the type of signal. The type and quantity of the signal are different, and different controls are output to the ECU to realize the pre-selected function.

[0056] Although the present disclosure has been described in detail with reference to the aforementioned embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that they can still modify the technical solutions described in the aforementioned embodiments, or make equivalent replacements for some of the technical features therein; and these modifications or replacements do not make the essence of the corresponding technical solutions deviate from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present disclosure.

Claims

1. A definable hard knob, characterized in that: include: Hard knobs, interfaces, and memory; A hard knob is used to switch the gears corresponding to several functions by rotating; Interactive interface for editing the gear positions corresponding to several functions; Memory for saving initial function distribution and user setting status.

2. A definable hard knob according to claim 1, characterized in that: The interactive interface is integrated into the vehicle's central control touch screen or into a hard knob.

3. A definable hard knob according to claim 1, characterized in that: Edit the gear positions corresponding to several functions, including: Add functions, remove functions, adjust function corresponding gears and set function availability status.

4. A definable hard knob according to claim 3, characterized in that: Added features including: In the interactive interface, short press the function name to add this function as one of the knob switching items.

5. The definable hard knob according to claim 3, characterized in that: Removed features, including: In the interactive interface, short press the function name to remove this function from the knob switch items.

6. The definable hard knob according to claim 3, characterized in that: Adjust the function corresponding to the gear, including: In the interactive interface, long press and drag the function name to adjust the switching order.

7. The definable hard knob according to claim 3, characterized in that: Set the function availability status, including: Newly added function, characters are displayed in highlighted colors and are currently available; In the available state, short press the function name, the characters are displayed in grayscale color, and it is currently in the unavailable state; Short press the function name in the unavailable state to remove this function from the knob switching items.

8. The definable hard knob according to claim 1, characterized in that: After each editing of the interactive interface, the memory automatically saves the user setting status.

9. A control method for a definable hard knob, characterized in that: A definable hard knob according to any one of claims 1 to 8, When the hard knob includes a separate switch, the current gear function of the hard knob is turned on or off through the separate switch; When the hard knob does not include a separate switch, when the hard knob is switched to the current gear, the function of the current gear is turned on, and when the hard knob is switched to another gear, the function of the current gear is turned off.

10. An automobile, characterized in that: A definable hard knob comprising any one of claims 1-8.

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