Motorcycle Controller for Stop-Timed Setting Change Notifications
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Solution Overview
Problem
Straddle-type vehicles, such as motorcycles, face poor operability due to small display and operation sections, making it difficult for riders to perform setting operations effectively.
Innovation Solution
A controller with an execution section that assists riders by executing setting change notifications when the vehicle is stopped, determining the presence or possibility of a stop, and suggesting changes to setting information, thereby improving operability and reducing interference with other information presentations.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If setting operations are provided on small display and operation sections of straddle-type vehicles, then the vehicle can provide setting functionality, but the operability deteriorates due to the small size of interface elements
Solution Approach 1:
The system proactively determines appropriate timing for setting operations based on vehicle state (stop/possible stop conditions) and rider behavior patterns before the rider actually attempts to operate. This preliminary timing analysis ensures settings are presented when the rider is most likely to successfully complete the operation, rather than forcing operations during inappropriate moments when the rider is occupied with primary vehicle control
Solution Approach 2:
The system dynamically adjusts the timing and presentation of setting operations based on real-time vehicle conditions and rider state. By making the setting operation timing adaptive rather than static, the system optimizes operability according to actual riding conditions, presenting settings during natural pauses or transitions in the riding flow
2Loss of information
If setting change notifications are executed continuously or during vehicle operation, then setting suggestions can be provided to the rider, but unnecessary notifications interfere with presentation of other information and reduce clarity
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary determination of appropriate notification timing by analyzing vehicle state and rider behavior before presenting setting change notifications. This advance timing selection prevents notifications from interfering with other critical information by ensuring they are displayed only during appropriate windows when the rider's attention is available and not occupied with primary vehicle control tasks
Solution Approach 2:
The system uses feedback from vehicle sensors and rider behavior monitoring to dynamically control notification delivery. By continuously monitoring vehicle state and rider responses, the system adjusts notification timing based on actual conditions, suppressing notifications when they would cause interference and delivering them when conditions are optimal for information reception
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AI summary
The invention obtains a controller and a control method capable of improving operability of a straddle-type vehicle. In the controller and the control method according to the invention, an execution section of the controller executes rider-assistance operation to assist a rider, and a determination section of the controller further determines presence or absence of a stop or a possible stop of the straddle-type vehicle. In the case where the determination section determines the presence of the stop or the possible stop, the execution section executes setting change notification operation that is the rider-assistance operation to make a notification that suggests the rider to change setting information on the straddle-type vehicle.