Vehicle Solar Power Display Control for Intuitive Energy Feedback
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing display systems for vehicles with solar power generation devices do not intuitively report momentary power generation amounts to users, lacking clear visualization of current power generation and its potential usage.
Innovation Solution
A display control device and method that acquires momentary power generation amounts from solar power generation devices and adjusts the display region on a vehicle's display part to visually represent these amounts, also calculating and displaying potential running distance and usage times for both the vehicle and external equipment, while providing guidance on optimal parking orientations for maximum power generation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Power
If solar power generation devices are mounted at vehicles, then power generation capability is improved, but intuitive reporting of momentary power generation amounts to users deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The display region changes its area size dynamically based on the momentary power generation amount, providing intuitive visual feedback to users about current power generation status without requiring complex displays or additional information processing
2Loss of information
If display region area is changed in accordance with momentary power generation amount, then intuitive reporting of power generation is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system changes the area parameter of the display region dynamically based on the power generation amount, providing intuitive visual information while maintaining simple control logic that directly correlates display size with power generation level
3Loss of information
If multiple information items are displayed simultaneously, then information completeness is improved, but ease of operation deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The display information is segmented into distinct functional areas: a power generation amount display region that provides intuitive visual feedback through area changes, and a separate potential running distance display region. This segmentation allows users to process information hierarchically, starting with the most直观 power generation status
Solution Approach 2:
Different regions of the display serve different purposes with different visual characteristics. The power generation amount region uses area size as the primary visual cue for intuitive understanding, while the potential running distance region provides supplementary contextual information, allowing each area to optimize its information presentation
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Enables intuitive reporting of momentary power generation to users, providing clear visual feedback on power usage and potential distances the vehicle can run, as well as guiding users on optimal parking directions for increased power generation, enhancing user experience and energy management.
Implementation Method 1
a solar power generation device mounted at a vehicle generates power
Data Source
AI summary
A display control device includes a memory and a processor coupled to the memory. The processor is configured to acquire a momentary power generation amount of a solar power generation device mounted at a vehicle and, in accordance with the acquired momentary power generation amount, change an area of a display region displayed at a display part of the vehicle.