Panel Control Mapping for Custom Calibration Signal Interfaces
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing vehicle calibration systems lack the ability to allow users to arrange observation and calibration quantity calibration signals on the same page according to their preferences, limiting the flexibility and efficiency of custom-designed interfaces for viewing and modifying operations.
Innovation Solution
A method of associating calibration signals with panel controls by creating a mapping system variable for each signal, allowing selection and association with panel controls for display and modification, and synchronizing changes across associated controls.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the calibration system uses built-in graphics window or stimulation window, then the system structure is simple, but users cannot place calibration signals of observation variables and calibration signals on the same page according to user wishes
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the interface into multiple independent panel controls, each capable of displaying different calibration signals. Users can create custom panels with selected observation variables and calibration signals, rather than being constrained to fixed built-in windows. This segmentation enables flexible arrangement of signals on the same page while maintaining manageable system structure through modular design.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a new dimensional aspect to the interface by allowing multi-dimensional arrangement of calibration signals across custom panels. Instead of being limited to single fixed windows, users can organize signals across multiple panels and dimensions, placing observation variables and calibration signals together on the same page view, thereby expanding interface flexibility without proportionally increasing system complexity.
2Loss of information
If users need to add multiple calibration signals of the same observation variables to the same interface with different observation methods, then the information completeness is improved, but the interface layout flexibility is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates panel controls with universal functionality that can display multiple calibration signals of the same observation variable using different observation methods simultaneously. Each panel control is designed to accommodate various signal types and display methods, allowing users to present comprehensive information (graphical displays, numerical values, etc.) while maintaining layout flexibility through customizable panel arrangements.
3Productivity
If the system allows custom interface design for viewing and modifying operations, then the user efficiency is improved, but the system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements preliminary action by pre-configuring panel controls with standard display options and signal selection capabilities. Users can quickly create custom interfaces by selecting from pre-defined elements and arranging them on panels, rather than building interfaces from scratch. This preliminary preparation of interface components enables efficient custom interface design while controlling system complexity through standardized building blocks.
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AI summary
Provided is a method of associating calibration signals with panel controls, comprising: creating a corresponding mapping system variable for each calibration signal; selecting a mapping system variable corresponding to a calibration signal to be displayed and/or modified, and associating the selected mapping system variable with at least one panel control such that the value of the mapping system variable is displayed and/or modified on the panel control; when a calibration signal changes, changing the value of the mapping system variable corresponding to the calibration signal; and when a value of a mapping system variable changes, changing the values displayed on all the panel controls associated with the mapping system variable accordingly.