Operating device, control method for operating device, program
The operating device addresses the challenge of small display screens in audio devices by using touch panel operations and adaptive song recommendations, enabling safe and intuitive artwork replacement and playback in vehicles.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- JP · JP
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- PIONEER IP
- Filing Date
- 2026-04-15
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-07
AI Technical Summary
Conventional audio devices with small display screens make it difficult to operate artwork replacement buttons, especially when used in vehicles, posing a safety risk during driving.
An operating device with a touch panel that displays artwork in a tile-like pattern, allowing operations like flicking to replace artworks and starting playback, and includes features like feature tiles and a refresh tile for easy song management, using biometric and environmental data to recommend songs.
Facilitates easy and safe artwork replacement and playback control in vehicles, providing a visually appealing and dynamic music presentation that adapts to user preferences and driving conditions, reducing user interaction during driving.
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