Movable Vehicle Input Device Wrist Detection
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current vehicle input devices can cause visual distraction for drivers due to their fixed positions, which do not accommodate the varying physical characteristics of users, leading to inconvenient manipulation and potential safety issues.
Innovation Solution
A movable input device for vehicles equipped with a detector (including bio-signal sensors and pressure sensors) that adjusts its position based on the user's wrist and elbow location, allowing for intuitive control without diverting the driver's attention.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the input device is positioned at a fixed location, then the device structure is simple, but the driver's visual distraction increases and manipulation convenience deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The input device is transformed from a static fixed-position device to a dynamic movable device that can automatically adjust its position based on the driver's wrist location detected by sensors, thereby improving manipulation convenience without requiring manual adjustment
Solution Approach 2:
The input device performs self-positioning by detecting the driver's wrist position and automatically moving to the optimal location, eliminating the need for the driver to manually adjust the device position and reducing visual distraction
2Adaptability or versatility
If the input device is moved to accommodate different users, then manipulation convenience improves, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The input device incorporates multiple detection functions (wrist position detection, pulse detection) and movement capabilities into a single universal device that can adapt to different users and scenarios, improving versatility without proportionally increasing complexity
Solution Approach 2:
The device uses feedback from pulse sensors and position detectors to automatically adjust its position, creating a closed-loop system that adapts to different users based on their physiological signals and physical characteristics
3Ease of operation
If the input device requires manual adjustment, then the device structure is simple, but the driver's attention is diverted from driving
Solution Approach 1:
The input device performs self-positioning by detecting the driver's wrist position and automatically moving to the optimal location, eliminating the need for the driver to manually adjust the device position and reducing visual distraction
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The solution minimizes visual distraction and enhances user convenience by positioning the input device optimally relative to the driver's natural hand position, reducing the need for manual adjustment and maintaining focus on driving.
Implementation Method 1
The bio-signal sensor may include at least one selected from a group including a Charge Coupled Device (CCD) camera module and a photoplethysmography (PPG) sensor module
Data Source
AI summary
An input device includes an input module, a detector for detecting a position of a wrist of a user, and a controller for controlling a movement of the input module based on information about the position of the wrist of the user detected by the detector.