Marine Display Split Screen for Rapid Data Selection
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing marine electronic data display systems are not user-friendly, requiring significant time for operators to request and review information, which diverts attention from monitoring marine traffic.
Innovation Solution
A display apparatus and method that allows users to select and combine multiple marine electronic data types on a split screen, enabling quick display of various data types such as chart, radar, sonar, and navigation data, with user-friendly interface options like touch-sensitive screens and virtual buttons.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of information
If traditional marine electronic data display systems are used, then comprehensive data can be displayed, but the operator requires significant time to request and review information
Solution Approach 1:
The display screen is divided into multiple sections, with each section dedicated to displaying a specific type of marine electronic data (e.g., radar, sonar, navigation, weather). This segmentation allows the operator to view multiple data types simultaneously in different screen regions without needing to switch between them, thereby maintaining data completeness while reducing the time required to review information.
Solution Approach 2:
The system transitions from a sequential, single-view display mode to a multi-dimensional simultaneous display mode. By utilizing the spatial dimension of the screen to display multiple data types concurrently in different regions, the operator can access comprehensive data across multiple dimensions at once, eliminating the need to sequentially request and review each data type.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple data types are displayed simultaneously, then information availability increases, but the interface complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
Each region of the display screen is assigned a specific function and data type, with customized display parameters and control options tailored to that specific data type. For example, the radar section has its own control settings independent of the navigation section. This local quality approach allows multiple data types to be displayed simultaneously while maintaining simple, specialized controls for each, rather than requiring a complex unified interface.
Solution Approach 2:
The display system incorporates a universal control mechanism that can manage multiple data types across different screen regions through a consistent interaction paradigm. The operator uses the same basic control methods (e.g., touch, click) regardless of which data type or region is being accessed, providing universal ease of use while supporting diverse data types.
3Reliability
If comprehensive marine data is displayed, then operational awareness improves, but the operator's attention is diverted from monitoring marine traffic
Solution Approach 1:
By segmenting the display into dedicated regions for different data types, the system presents comprehensive marine data in an organized, at-a-glance format. Critical information is displayed in prominent positions without requiring the operator to search through complex menus or switch between views. This allows the operator to maintain situational awareness of multiple parameters while keeping the monitoring task simple and focused.
Solution Approach 2:
The system pre-configures the display to show the most relevant and critical marine data in prominent positions based on typical operational requirements. Commonly needed information is automatically displayed without requiring operator intervention to request or configure, allowing the operator to immediately begin monitoring marine traffic with full operational awareness already established.
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AI summary
Described herein are implementations of various technologies for a method and apparatus for displaying marine electronic data. In one implementation, a non-transitory computer-readable medium having stored thereon computer-executable instructions which, when executed by a computer, causes the computer to perform various actions. In one implementation, the actions may include displaying a plurality of possible marine electronic data types to be displayed. A selection to display one of the plurality of possible marine electronic data types in the plurality of possible marine electronic data types may be received. A plurality of possible combinations of marine electronic data types to be displayed with the one of the plurality of possible marine electronic data types may be displayed. A selection from the plurality of possible combinations may then be received. A combination of marine electronic data that correspond to the selection from the plurality of possible combinations may be displayed.