Vehicle Display Control for Interactive Communication
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Solution Overview
Problem
It is challenging for vehicle drivers to easily view information on a display and perform necessary operations while using services through interactive communication, such as virtual meetings or on-demand content, without compromising traffic safety and convenience.
Innovation Solution
A display control apparatus and method that recognizes interactive communication between a vehicle and an external entity, allowing predetermined information to be displayed on a first display in front of the driver and operation images for interactive communication on a second touch panel display diagonally forward of the driver seat, with adaptive display modes based on the vehicle's drive situation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If information is displayed on a single display in front of the driver, then the driver can view information, but the driver cannot easily perform operations related to interactive communication
Solution Approach 1:
The display system is segmented into two distinct displays: a first display positioned in front of the driver for viewing information, and a second touch panel display positioned diagonally forward of the driver seat for performing operations. This segmentation allows the driver to view information on one display while performing operations on another, resolving the contradiction between ease of operation and device complexity.
2Loss of information
If the display shows both travel situation information and interactive communication information, then the driver has access to all necessary information, but the display becomes cluttered and harder to read
Solution Approach 1:
The display system is divided into two separate displays with distinct functions: the first display shows travel situation information and interactive communication information, while the second display is dedicated to operation images for interactive communication. This segmentation prevents information clutter on a single display while ensuring the driver has access to all necessary information.
Solution Approach 2:
The system transitions from a single two-dimensional display to a three-dimensional display arrangement where the first display is positioned in front of the driver and the second display is positioned diagonally forward. This spatial dimensionality change allows both information display and operation input to occur simultaneously without clutter.
3Ease of operation
If the display is optimized for interactive communication operations, then the driver can easily perform operations, but the driver cannot easily view information related to the communication
Solution Approach 1:
The display system is segmented into two displays with complementary functions: the first display positioned in front of the driver for viewing information, and the second display positioned diagonally forward for performing operations. This segmentation ensures that information viewing and operation input are optimized simultaneously without compromising either function.
Data Source
AI summary
A display control apparatus includes a display control section configured to, when an interactive communication recognition section recognizes that interactive communication is taking place between a mobile body and a communication entity, display predetermined information transmitted by the communication entity to the mobile body through the interactive communication on a first display disposed in front of a driver seat of the mobile body and display an operation image for receiving an instructing operation related to the interactive communication on a second display of a touch panel type disposed diagonally forward of the driver seat of the mobile body.