Motorcycle Display Layout for Riding Data and Infotainment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current motorcycle display systems require significant rider head movement to view both infotainment and vehicle running information, compromising usability due to separate installations of meter and display units.
Innovation Solution
A display system with a handle switch that allows switching between display modes by short or long press operations, integrating infotainment and running information on the same display unit with adjustable layout to minimize head movement, and separate communication and meter display devices connected via a video signal cable.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the meter unit and display unit are installed separately in the vehicle, then the display system can present both vehicle running information and infotainment information, but the rider needs to move his or her line of sight to a large extent in checking both types of information, reducing usability
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the meter unit and display unit into a single integrated display unit that can simultaneously display both vehicle running information and infotainment information. This merging eliminates the need for separate units and reduces the rider's line of sight movement while maintaining the ability to present both types of information.
Solution Approach 2:
The display unit is divided into multiple display areas: a first display area for vehicle running information and a second display area for infotainment information. This segmentation allows different types of information to be presented in distinct regions, improving readability and reducing the need for excessive line of sight movement.
2Adaptability or versatility
If another switch dedicated to switching display mode is provided on the handle switch, then the display mode can be switched between first display mode and second display mode, but the size of the handle switch increases, reducing operability
Solution Approach 1:
The first switch on the handle switch is given multiple functions: it can be short-pressed to operate the display unit and long-pressed to switch between display modes. This multi-functionality eliminates the need for a dedicated switch for mode switching, keeping the handle switch compact and maintaining operability.
Solution Approach 2:
The switch operates dynamically based on the duration of the press: a short press triggers one function (operating the display unit), while a long press triggers another function (switching display modes). This dynamic behavior allows one switch to control multiple functions without increasing in size.
3Illumination intensity
If the meter display picture is larger in area than the first display area, then the visibility of vehicle running information is improved, but the area available for infotainment information is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
Different areas of the display unit are allocated different qualities and priorities: the meter display picture (first display area) is given larger size and higher priority for visibility, while the infotainment information (second display area) is placed in remaining spaces. This local quality differentiation ensures critical running information is highly visible while still accommodating infotainment content.
Solution Approach 2:
The display layout utilizes vertical stacking and overlapping arrangements where the first display area and second display area are positioned such that at least a portion of the first display area is located over the second display area in the vertical direction. This dimensional arrangement allows both types of information to be displayed with adequate visibility without excessive area conflict.
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AI summary
A display system (2) which is to be installed in a straddled vehicle (1), includes: a display unit (20); and a communication unit (22) which is communicably connected to a portable terminal (30). The display system is configured to: change information displayed on the display unit (20) in response to a short press operation performed by a rider on a first switch (31), wherein the first switch (31) is provided in a handle switch (3) and is used to operate the display unit (20); switch a display mode of the display unit (20) from a first display mode to a second display mode or from the second display mode to the first display mode in response to one long press operation performed by the rider on the first switch; display a meter display picture (100) representing running information of the vehicle (1) on the display unit (20) in the first display mode; and display running information of the vehicle (1) in a first display area (S1) of the display unit (20) and display infotainment information transmitted from the portable terminal (30) in a second display area (S2) of the display unit (20) in the second display mode. The meter display picture (100) is larger in area than the first display area (S1).