Marine Display Mode Segmentation for Operator Clutter Reduction
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing multi-function displays in marine vessels are confusing and difficult to use due to the overwhelming number of functions, which can be mitigated by integrating multiple electronic displays, but this is costly and requires operators to monitor and control each display separately.
Innovation Solution
A marine vessel display system that integrates multiple electronic displays through a processing system implementing various modes of operation, allowing users to select modes and control all displays from a primary control display, thereby simplifying data access and switching between modes.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If multiple electronic displays are mounted in a vessel, each configured for one or more specific functions, then the complexity of information presented to the operator is reduced, but the cost increases and the number of displays to monitor and control increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a single electronic display that can perform multiple functions by allowing operators to select between different modes of operation (e.g., navigation mode, fishing mode, docking mode). Each mode presents information from different marine input sources relevant to that specific task, eliminating the need for multiple dedicated displays while maintaining ease of operation for each function
2Ease of operation
If multiple electronic displays are mounted in a vessel, each configured for one or more specific functions, then the complexity of information presented to the operator is reduced, but the cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system uses a single multi-functional electronic display that can be configured for different modes of operation, eliminating the need to purchase and install multiple separate displays. This reduces the overall cost while providing specialized information for each operational mode (navigation, fishing, docking, etc.) through software configuration rather than hardware multiplication
3Device complexity
If a single multi-function electronic display is used, then the cost is reduced and dashboard clutter is minimized, but the display becomes confusing and difficult to use due to the overwhelming number of functions
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the information presentation by dividing it into distinct modes of operation (navigation mode, fishing mode, docking mode, etc.). Each mode selectively presents information from specific marine input sources relevant to that task, organizing the overwhelming number of functions into manageable, context-specific groups that are easy to access and understand
Solution Approach 2:
The display dynamically adapts its content based on the selected mode of operation. When an operator selects a specific mode, the display automatically presents information from the corresponding marine input sources and hides irrelevant information, making the interface intuitive and easy to use regardless of the total number of available functions
Data Source
AI summary
A marine vessel electronic display system includes a first display station that can include a mode selector for permitting selection of a first mode of operation and a processing system causing displays in the first display station to present information related to the selected first mode of operation. The marine vessel electronic display system may include a second display station that can include a mode selector for permitting a user to select a second mode of operation different from the first mode of operation and a processing system causing a display in the second display station to present information related to the selected second mode of operation.