Marine Electronic Device UI with Activity-Based Optimization
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Solution Overview
Problem
Marine electronic devices often require users to manually select and configure settings for optimal data presentation, which can be daunting for novice users, especially when dealing with multiple connected devices and varying activities like fishing, where incorrect configurations can lead to confusion and frustration.
Innovation Solution
The system automatically updates the user interface of marine electronic devices based on user input such as fishing location, style, and fish type, determining optimal screen setups and device connections, including presenting unconnected devices for easy identification and connection, using a processor and memory with computer executable instructions to manage device connections and settings.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the system provides multiple specialized marine electronic devices with different functionality, then the data presentation capability is improved, but the device complexity and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The marine electronic device is designed to perform multiple functions - it can present various types of marine data (depth, chart, sonar, fish finder information) through a single unified device with a configurable user interface, eliminating the need for multiple specialized devices
2Adaptability or versatility
If the system provides multiple specialized marine electronic devices with different functionality, then the data presentation capability is improved, but the cost to the user increases
Solution Approach 1:
A single marine electronic device is designed to replace multiple specialized devices by providing configurable user interfaces that can be optimized for different activities (fishing, navigation, cruising), thereby reducing the overall system cost while maintaining versatility
3Adaptability or versatility
If the system requires manual selection and configuration of user interface settings, then the customization capability is improved, but the ease of operation decreases for novice users
Solution Approach 1:
The system provides pre-configured optimized user interface settings for common marine activities (fishing, navigation, cruising). Users can select from these pre-prepared configurations based on their current activity, eliminating the need for manual configuration while still providing customization options for advanced users
Solution Approach 2:
The system automatically detects the user's current activity or location and autonomously adjusts the user interface settings to provide optimal data presentation, reducing the burden on users to manually configure complex settings
4Manufacturing precision
If the system requires manual configuration of screen setups for different activities, then the optimization precision is improved, but the time required for setup increases
Solution Approach 1:
Optimal screen setups for different marine activities are pre-configured and stored in the system. When a user selects an activity type or location, the corresponding optimized setup is automatically applied, providing high optimization precision without requiring time-consuming manual configuration
Data Source
AI summary
A system is provided for updating user interfaces of marine electronic devices. The system includes determining available devices and receiving user input to determine information such as fishing location, fishing style, fish type, and fishing depth. The system also includes determining a plurality of screen setups to present to a user based on the received user input and the determined available devices. The system then enables selection from among the plurality of screen setups by the user and causes the marine electronic device to operate according to the selected screen setup. The system may optimize settings based on the user input. Further, a system is provided for connecting an unconnected device to a marine electronic device. A system is also provided for communicating information about an unconnected device on a watercraft to a user.