Motorcycle Central Display Control for Instrument-Entertainment Switching
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing motorcycles lack an effective centralized control system to integrate instrument and entertainment functions, due to limited space and the need for separate display screens and control units.
Innovation Solution
A motorcycle with a centralized control system that includes a control unit running two operating systems, allowing a single display screen to switch between instrument and entertainment modes, optimizing space usage and user experience.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If two separate display screens are used for instrument and entertainment functions, then both functions can be independently controlled, but the space required in the front area increases and the screens become too small for comfortable viewing
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the instrument display function and entertainment display function into a single integrated display screen. The control unit integrates multiple operating systems to simultaneously or alternatively display instrument information and entertainment content on one screen, eliminating the need for two separate screens and reducing the space required in the front area while maintaining both functional capabilities
Solution Approach 2:
The single display screen is designed to perform multiple functions - it can display instrument information, entertainment content, or a combination of both depending on the operating mode. The control unit is configured to support multiple operating systems that enable the screen to adaptively switch between different display modes, making it a universal display solution that replaces multiple specialized screens
2Adaptability or versatility
If two independent control units are used to control instrument and entertainment displays, then each function can be optimized independently, but the system complexity and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple control units into a single integrated control unit that houses multiple operating systems. This unified control architecture manages both instrument display functions and entertainment display functions through a single hardware platform, reducing system complexity and component count while maintaining the ability to independently optimize each function through software configuration
Solution Approach 2:
The control unit is designed as a universal platform capable of running multiple operating systems simultaneously or alternatively. This multi-functional control unit can adapt to different display modes and functional requirements without requiring separate dedicated control units for each function, thereby simplifying the overall system architecture
3Area of stationary object
If a single display screen is used for both instrument and entertainment functions, then space is saved, but the display area for each function is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The display screen employs dynamic display modes that can adaptively adjust the allocation of display area between instrument information and entertainment content based on operational context. The system can switch between different display configurations - such as full instrument display, full entertainment display, or split-screen modes - to optimize the visible area for each function according to current usage requirements
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AI summary
A motorcycle and centralized control system thereof are disclosed. The centralized control system includes a control unit and a display screen. The control unit is capable of controlling the display screen to display a instrument images and a entertainment images in at least two different and switchable display modes based on at least two operating systems. The instrument images and the entertainment images displayed on the display screen are both generated under control of the first operating system and an area occupied by the instrument images on the display screen is greater than an area occupied by the entertainment images on the display screen in the first display mode. An area occupied by the instrument images on the display screen is less than or equal to an area occupied by the entertainment images on the display screen in the second display mode.