Remote Control Menu Adaptation for Work Machine Operation
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Solution Overview
Problem
The complexity of work machines operated by remote control systems leads to increased operating effort due to numerous displays and operating elements, requiring operators to navigate through multiple menus, which is cumbersome and prone to errors.
Innovation Solution
A method and system that dynamically select and display only relevant operating and selection menus based on the work machine's actual configuration, using a control unit to communicate with the operating unit and reduce the number of menus displayed, allowing for automatic preselection and adaptation of menu structures, thereby simplifying operation and reducing operator effort.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a screen with multiple operating menus is used to reduce the number of operating elements, then function density is improved, but operating effort increases
Solution Approach 1:
The operating menu structure dynamically adapts to the current work machine configuration state. The control unit automatically detects the machine state and adjusts which menus are displayed or accessible, making the interface flexible rather than static. This resolves the contradiction by maintaining high function density while reducing operating effort through context-aware menu visibility.
Solution Approach 2:
The system changes the parameter of menu visibility based on the detected work machine configuration. By automatically adjusting which menus are shown or hidden according to the current machine state, the system maintains comprehensive functionality while presenting only relevant options to the operator, thereby reducing operating effort without sacrificing function density.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple operating menus are displayed to provide comprehensive control, then functionality is improved, but menu navigation complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The control unit extracts and displays only the relevant operating menus based on the current work machine configuration. By separating relevant menus from irrelevant ones and presenting only the necessary subset to the operator, the system maintains full functionality while significantly reducing menu navigation complexity. The full menu structure remains available but is intelligently filtered for display.
Solution Approach 2:
The control unit automatically performs the task of selecting and presenting appropriate menus based on detected machine configuration, without requiring manual intervention from the operator. This self-service approach to menu management maintains comprehensive functionality while eliminating the complexity of manual menu navigation through automated context-aware presentation.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the operating menu structure is manually configured, then customization is improved, but setup time and error potential increase
Solution Approach 1:
The control unit automatically configures the operating menu structure based on detected work machine configuration parameters, eliminating the need for manual setup. The system serves itself by autonomously determining which menus should be available based on the machine state, thereby achieving customization without incurring setup time or error potential associated with manual configuration.
Solution Approach 2:
The control unit continuously detects the work machine configuration and uses this feedback to automatically adjust the operating menu structure. This closed-loop feedback mechanism ensures the menu configuration always matches the current machine state without requiring manual intervention, achieving both customization and time efficiency through automated adaptation.
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AI summary
A method for operating a remote control system includes the method steps of providing a remote control system with an operating unit having a display and at least one operating element and with a communication unit having a communication connection to the operating unit, providing a control unit, which has a communication connection to the communication unit, of a work machine, detecting an operating unit actual configuration with a plurality of operating and selection menus by using the operating unit, transmitting the operating unit actual configuration from the operating unit to the control unit, detecting a work machine actual configuration by using the control unit, selecting at least one of the operating and selection menus depending on the work machine actual configuration, transmitting the at least one operating and selection menu to the operating unit and displaying the at least one operating and selection menu on the display.