AN IN-VEHICLE INFORMATION AND ENTERTAINMENT CONTROL SYSTEM
The integration of a rotary knob input unit in the rear seats addresses the lack of control mechanisms for rear-seat passengers, enabling convenient navigation and control of infotainment systems.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- TR202316531
- Authority / Receiving Office
- TR · TR
- Patent Type
- Patents
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2023-12-05
- Publication Date
- 2026-10-21
- Estimated Expiration
- 2043-12-05
AI Technical Summary
Existing in-vehicle infotainment systems are typically located at the front of the vehicle and lack a convenient control mechanism for passengers in the rear seats.
A rotary knob-based input unit is integrated into the vehicle's rear seats, allowing passengers to control the infotainment system via a movable rotary knob that communicates with the IVI system, enabling access to audio and video entertainment.
Passengers can conveniently navigate and control the infotainment system from the rear seats, enhancing user experience and accessibility.
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Abstract
Description
1 TARIFF AN IN-VEHICLE INFORMATION AND ENTERTAINMENT CONTROL SYSTEM Technical Area 5 This invention is used in vehicles and controlled by the driver from the vehicle's dashboard. in-vehicle infotainment (IVI) systems installed in the vehicle a system that allows it to be controlled by passengers sitting in the back seats It is related to the system. 10 Previous Technique In-vehicle infotainment systems (IVI) and staff who distribute entertainment and information to drivers and passengers 15 It brings together elements such as interface, touchscreen, and keypad. It includes. In-car infotainment systems are standard, including two-way radio. In addition to communication tools, it also provides connections for phone calls, voice commands, and It has other interactive audio and video types and is displayed to the driver in front of the vehicle. The touch screens located in this section are controlled via mechanical buttons. 20 Nowadays, in-car infotainment systems are located at the rear of the vehicle. There is no solution that allows for this to be controlled. Chinese patent number CN202847484U, which is included in the known state of the art. The document mentions 25 rear seat multi-functional armrest systems for vehicles. It is mentioned. The invention that is the subject of the aforementioned Chinese patent document is a main one. a vehicle-mounted rear center armrest including a body box housing It explains that here, the front end of the upper part of the main body box casing A button control device is fitted to this position. Vehicle-mounted rear center armrest. The support is fixed between the seats in the passenger compartment and provides passengers with entertainment, 30 It provides ease of control and operation. 2 Brief Description of the Invention The purpose of this invention is to enable in-car infotainment systems to be located in the rear seats of the vehicle. in the section where it is located, on any surface such as a seat, seat back. a 5 that allows it to be controlled via a rotary knob positioned in the center. The goal is to implement the system. Detailed Description of the Invention The "In-Vehicle Infotainment System 10" project was carried out to achieve the purpose of this invention. The "Control System" is shown in the attached figure; Figure 1. Schematic of an in-vehicle infotainment control system, which is the subject of the invention. It is the appearance. The parts shown in the figure are individually numbered, and these numbers... The equivalents are given below: 1. System 2. IVI system (IVI - In-vehicle infotainment systems) 20 3. Input unit 4. Rotary knob Used in vehicles and controlled by the driver from the vehicle's dashboard. In-car infotainment systems for passengers sitting in the back seats of the vehicle 25 an invented system which enables it to be controlled by (1), - via an input unit (3) located on the vehicle, on the front of the vehicle controlled by the driver and providing audio or visual entertainment. at least one IVI system configured to include hardware and software elements (2) and 30 3 - To be in communication with the IVI system (2), and to send signals through this communication. to do the shopping, in the passenger compartment at the back of the vehicle to be located on a surface accessible to passengers and to be included in the IVI system (2) to enable the control of field hardware and software elements It includes a configured rotary knob (4). 5 The IVI system (2) included in the system (1) which is the subject of the invention, provides audible and / or sound in vehicles. It is a video entertainment system accessed via buttons located on the vehicle's dashboard or to be controlled via an input unit in the form of a touch screen (3) It is being structured. 10 The rotary knob (4) in the system (1) of which the invention is located, tilt, rotate and press Accessing the IVI system (2) menus, between items with basic movements such as It is configured to navigate and approve / cancel these. Rotating The button (4) is basically a switch that is operated by turning it and is part of the IVI system 15 (2) to ensure its use and management It is configured. In the preferred application, the rotary knob (4) is movable. It is a structure that can be attached to and removed from the surface it is placed on. In the system that is the subject of the invention (1), there is a passenger compartment at the rear of the vehicle 20 The field rotary knob (4) communicates with the IVI system (2) which is activated by starting the vehicle. It is configured to be and to access the IVI system interface. Rotary The back is controlled by turning, tilting, or pressing the button (4). Passengers sitting in the seats navigate the IVI system (2) and, for example, the IVI to open a media player running in the system (2), select the content he wants and 25 It can open. The invention is based on the system (1) and has a place on the rear seats. Thanks to the positioned rotary knob (4), the input unit (3) is controlled by the driver. The controlled IVI system (2) can also be controlled by passengers sitting in the back seat. 30 4 This allows access to audio and video entertainment content inside the vehicle. It can also be selected by passengers in the back seats. Around these fundamental concepts, the invention is titled "An In-Vehicle Infotainment Control System". It is possible to develop a wide variety of applications related to the System (1)”, and the invention 5 This cannot be limited to the examples described here, but is primarily stated in the claims. It is like that.
Claims
REQUESTS 1. Used in vehicles and controlled by the driver from the vehicle's dashboard. in-car infotainment systems for passengers sitting in the back seats of the vehicle 5 that enables it to be controlled by - via an input unit (3) located on the vehicle, on the front of the vehicle controlled by the driver and providing audio or visual entertainment. at least one IVI system configured to include hardware and software elements (2) and -IVI system (2) to be in communication and send signal 10 through this communication to do the shopping, in the passenger compartment at the back of the vehicle to be located on a surface accessible to passengers and to be included in the IVI system (2) to enable the control of field hardware and software elements a system characterized by a configured rotary knob (4) (1).
2. A system in vehicles that provides audio and / or visual entertainment. an input unit in the form of a button or touchscreen located on the front console (3) IVI system (2) is characterized by being configured to be controlled via A system like the one in Request 1 (1).
3. Basic movements such as bending, rotating and pressing with the IVI system (2) accessing menus, navigating between items, and confirming / canceling them. Characterized by the rotary knob (4) configured to be in Claim 1 or 2 such a system (1).
4. It is basically a switch that is operated by turning and is part of the IVI system (2) structured to ensure its use and management any of the above requests characterized by a rotary knob (4) such a system (1). 6 5. To communicate with the IVI system (2) which is activated when the vehicle is started and the IVI configured to access the system's interface, passengers in the back of the vehicle The above is characterized by the rotary knob (4) located in the section where it is located. a system like any of the requests (1).
