Tracked Vehicle Touchscreen Auto-Configuration for Multi-Implement Use
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing civilian tracked vehicles require complex and time-consuming software updates to adapt touchscreen visualization content for different implements, limiting versatility and increasing costs for manufacturers and users.
Innovation Solution
A civilian tracked vehicle equipped with a memory device storing a visualization data library and a data processing device that automatically configures touchscreen content based on the selected implement's specification data, allowing for seamless adaptation of output and input commands.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the touchscreen visualization content is manually adapted by the manufacturer for each implement, then the operating information and control commands are accurately tailored to the specific implement, but the device complexity and time consumption increase significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The system enables self-service by allowing the tracked vehicle to automatically configure its own touchscreen visualization content based on implement specification data. The data processing device reads the specification data from the implement, automatically selects the appropriate visualization data set from the library, and configures the touchscreen without requiring manufacturer intervention or complex software updates.
Solution Approach 2:
The visualization data library is pre-configured with multiple visualization data sets corresponding to different implements before the tracked vehicle is put into service. This preliminary preparation allows the system to quickly adapt to different implements by simply selecting from pre-prepared configurations rather than creating new ones each time.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the touchscreen visualization content is manually adapted for each implement change, then the operating information is accurately tailored to the implement, but the time consumption and cost for adaptation increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system automatically performs the adaptation process by reading implement specification data and selecting the corresponding visualization data set from the library. This eliminates the need for time-consuming manual adaptation by manufacturers or service personnel, allowing the tracked vehicle to adapt to different implements independently and instantly.
Solution Approach 2:
The system uses pre-stored visualization data sets that are copies or templates of standardized interface configurations for different implements. Instead of creating new visualization content from scratch each time, the system copies the appropriate pre-defined visualization data set from the library and applies it to the current implement, significantly reducing adaptation time.
3Adaptability or versatility
If a comprehensive visualization data library is stored in the memory device, then the tracked vehicle can support multiple different implements with customized interfaces, but the memory requirements and data management complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The visualization data library is segmented into multiple independent visualization data sets, each corresponding to a specific implement type. This segmentation allows the system to store comprehensive visualization data for multiple implements in an organized manner, where each data set can be independently selected and applied without managing a single monolithic data structure.
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AI summary
A civilian tracked vehicle having a support frame two sets of tracked running gear, a body frame arranged on the support frame, a driver's cab arranged at the front of the body frame, a drive system arranged on the body frame adjacent to the driver's cab and configured to provide drive energy, an implement carrier area arranged at the rear of the driver's cab for mounting different implements, a touchscreen arranged in the driver's cab with visualization content including operating information and operating commands, and a data processing device is connected to the touchscreen. A memory device is connected to the data processing device and stores a visualization data library with different visualization data sets associated with the implements. The data processing device reads specification data associated with one implement and selects a visualization data set as a function of the read specification data.