Multifunction Display Operating Device Selection Mode
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing multifunction display and operating devices for motor vehicles are limited in presenting operating information in a way that supports intuitive selection actions, particularly when multiple elements of the same type need to be selected or a value entered, leading to unsatisfactory user experience and operational inefficiency.
Innovation Solution
A multifunction display and operating device that optimizes display area usage by prioritizing selection information in the status area during selection actions, allowing for intuitive operation through contactless detection of actuation actions and switching between display, operating, and selection modes, ensuring minimal disruption to user orientation and operational safety.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of information
If the display area is used to show operating information in a display mode, then information about vehicle systems and functions can be presented, but the selection of operating parameters becomes complex and unintuitive
Solution Approach 1:
The display area is segmented into a context information area and a status information area. The status information area is further utilized to display selection information when a selection action is detected, separating selection-related information from general operating information to improve selection operation intuitiveness
Solution Approach 2:
The display mode dynamically switches between display mode and selection operating mode based on detected actuation actions. When a selection action is detected, the system transitions to selection operating mode to display selection information in the status area, and returns to display mode after a dwell time, making the interface adaptive to user needs
2Ease of operation
If the status area displays general status information, then cross-context status information is available, but selection information related to operating parameters is not clearly presented
Solution Approach 1:
The status information area dynamically changes its content based on the operating mode. In display mode, it shows cross-context status information. When a selection action is detected and the system enters selection operating mode, it displays selection information related to operating parameters, optimizing information presentation for the current task
3Productivity
If multiple actuation actions are required for selection operations, then precise control is achieved, but operational complexity and time increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system detects selection actions in advance by monitoring actuation actions on control elements. When a selection action is detected, it proactively switches to selection operating mode and displays relevant selection information before the user completes the selection, preparing the interface ahead of time to reduce overall selection time
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AI summary
The invention relates to a multifunction display and operating device of a motor vehicle and to a method for operating a multifunction display and operating device comprising a display device (4), a control unit linked to the display surface (6) for implementing a user interface and at least one detection unit (8), the user interface comprising at least one display context and an operating context, display information depending on the display context being represented in a context information area (21) in a display mode on a display surface (6) of the display device (4) and additional, cross-context information being represented in a status information area (22), and a change into an operating mode being able to be initiated by a actuating action detectable by the detection unit (8), additionally or alternatively representing operating information depending on the operating context in the context information area (21), a change to a selection operating mode being able to be initiated by a further detectable actuating action, selection information linked to a selection of an operating parameter being displayed in the status information area (22).