Vehicle Parking Aid Display Segmentation and Highlighting
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing parking aid systems do not provide a clear and intuitive overview of the parking situation, making it difficult for drivers to quickly and efficiently select the appropriate parking mode and locate suitable parking spaces.
Innovation Solution
The system defines at least two parking modes (e.g., parallel, perpendicular, and angled parking) and allows the driver to select one, with highlighted display of suitable spaces and automatic mode selection based on evaluation criteria, enabling a more intuitive and efficient parking process.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple parking modes are displayed simultaneously, then the driver receives comprehensive parking information, but the overview becomes cluttered and harder to interpret
Solution Approach 1:
The display is segmented into multiple tabs, each dedicated to a specific parking mode (e.g., parallel parking, perpendicular parking, angled parking). This allows comprehensive parking information to be organized into separate, manageable sections rather than displayed all at once, resolving the contradiction between providing complete parking mode coverage and maintaining display clarity.
Solution Approach 2:
The system dynamically switches between different parking mode displays based on driver selection or detection relevance. The active parking mode is highlighted while inactive modes are dimmed or hidden, allowing the display to adapt its content based on the current situation and driver needs, thus maintaining clarity while preserving access to multiple parking modes.
2Quantity of substance
If all detected parking spaces are displayed, then the driver has complete information, but it becomes difficult to quickly identify suitable spaces
Solution Approach 1:
Different visual qualities are applied to different parking spaces based on their suitability and relevance. Suitable parking spaces are highlighted with distinct visual indicators (e.g., different colors, icons, or brightness levels), while less suitable spaces are displayed with standard or diminished visual properties. This allows the driver to quickly identify suitable spaces among all detected parking spaces without information overload.
3Measurement precision
If the system provides detailed parking space evaluations, then parking selection accuracy improves, but the processing time and system complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system applies partial evaluation by focusing computational resources on evaluating only the most relevant parking spaces rather than performing exhaustive analysis on all detected spaces. Criteria such as distance to vehicle, space dimensions, and accessibility are evaluated with varying levels of detail based on initial filtering, achieving sufficient accuracy without excessive processing complexity.
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AI summary
The method involves detecting a parking space in surroundings of a vehicle (1). The surroundings of the vehicle with the parking space is displayed by graphical representation. Two parking modes are defined, where the parking modes differ by parking type in the parking space and/or gap type of the parking spaces. One of the parking modes is selected, and the type of the graphical representation of the surroundings with the parking space is taken place as a function of the selected parking mode. An independent claim is also included for a device for providing parking assistance in a vehicle.