In-Vehicle Parking Visualization System for Glanceable Navigation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing in-vehicle parking information systems are difficult to use while driving, as they require the driver to focus on maps and geographical references to locate and understand available parking spaces, which is distracting and not easily accessible without a specific destination or active navigation system.
Innovation Solution
An in-vehicle system that uses a processor, GPS, transceiver, and data storage to dynamically display the quantity and direction of available parking spaces relative to the vehicle's position and orientation, presenting this information in an abstracted format that can be understood at a glance, without requiring a destination or active navigation system, using real-time data from various sources.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of information
If existing in-vehicle parking information systems display detailed maps and geographical references, then parking space location information can be provided, but driver distraction increases and ease of operation deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts only the essential parking direction information (left, right, straight, number of spaces) from the complete map and geographical reference system, presenting it in a simplified format that eliminates distracting visual elements while retaining the core navigation guidance needed for finding parking
Solution Approach 2:
The patent applies different levels of information abstraction to different driving contexts by providing directional indicators and space counts specifically at intersections and decision points, rather than continuously displaying detailed maps, thereby optimizing information delivery where it is most needed while minimizing distraction during normal driving
2Loss of information
If the system provides comprehensive parking information without abstraction, then complete data is available, but the information becomes difficult to understand at a glance
Solution Approach 1:
The patent transforms complex parking data (coordinates, map locations, distance measurements) into simplified directional parameters (left, right, straight) and aggregate counts, changing the parameter representation to make information immediately comprehensible while preserving the essential parking availability data
Solution Approach 2:
The patent segments the continuous stream of parking data into discrete, easily processed units showing direction and quantity of available spaces in each direction, allowing drivers to quickly comprehend and act on the information without being overwhelmed by detailed geographical data
3Adaptability or versatility
If the system requires active navigation or destination input, then routing functionality is available, but the system becomes less versatile for general parking searches
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a parking information system that functions universally without requiring destination input or active navigation mode, providing directional parking guidance as a standalone feature that works in all driving contexts whether or not the driver has a specific destination in mind
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AI summary
An in-vehicle system and method for presenting an abstraction of available parking spaces proximate the vehicle, including information conveying the quantity and heading of the available spaces. The available parking information is presented in a format that can be understood at a glance, for use in making navigation decisions while cruising for an available parking space.