Radio Control Display for Mode-Specific Lifting Vehicle Functions
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing radio-controlled devices for multifunctional lifting vehicles lack intuitive and clear displays of movements and functions, especially when operating modes change, leading to user confusion.
Innovation Solution
A portable radio-controlled device with a display screen that dynamically shows available controls based on the selected operating mode, highlighting active controls and excluding inactive ones, using color coding and icons to enhance clarity.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If static schematic illustrations are used on the radio control, then the device complexity is reduced, but the ease of operation deteriorates due to confusion and lack of intuitiveness
Solution Approach 1:
The display screen transitions from static schematic illustrations to dynamic visual representations that change based on the selected operating mode. The system automatically updates the displayed movements and functions to match the current mode, providing real-time feedback to the operator about which controls are active and what functions are available.
Solution Approach 2:
The display screen provides continuous visual feedback to the operator, showing which movements and functions are currently available based on the selected mode. This feedback mechanism helps the operator understand the relationship between control element actuations and vehicle responses, reducing confusion and improving operational intuitiveness.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple static illustrations are prepared for different operating modes, then the adaptability is improved, but the device complexity and preparation time increase
Solution Approach 1:
A single display screen serves multiple functions by dynamically adapting its content based on the selected operating mode. Instead of requiring separate physical illustrations for each mode, the universal display system automatically configures itself to show only the relevant movements and functions for the current mode, eliminating the need for multiple static illustrations.
Solution Approach 2:
The display system is dynamic rather than static, automatically reconfiguring its displayed information based on the selected operating mode. This dynamic adaptation allows the system to provide mode-specific information without requiring manual preparation of different illustrations, reducing complexity while maintaining adaptability.
3Loss of information
If comprehensive schematic illustrations are provided, then the information completeness is improved, but the ease of operation deteriorates due to confusion from too much information
Solution Approach 1:
The display information is segmented based on the selected operating mode, showing only the movements and functions relevant to the current mode. This segmentation filters out irrelevant information, preventing operator confusion while ensuring that all necessary information for the current mode is provided. The system divides the comprehensive control information into mode-specific subsets.
Solution Approach 2:
The display provides locally optimized information quality for each operating mode, showing detailed information about the specific movements and functions available in the current mode while omitting information about functions that are not currently active. This local quality approach ensures information completeness for the current context without overwhelming the operator with irrelevant details.
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AI summary
A multifunctional lifting vehicle (1) comprises a portable radio-controlled device (12) arranged to control the vehicle (1) from a remote position, wherein the portable radio-controlled device (12) comprsies a plurality of control elements manually operable by an operator to control relative movements and functions of the vehicle (1). The portable radio-controlled device (12) comprises a control display screen (19) configured and programmed to display a plurality of movements and/or functions of the vehicle (1) corresponding to respective actuations of the control elements of the radio-controlled device (12).