Vehicle Display Interface Corner Button Layout

Solution Overview

Problem

In vehicles, the existing user interfaces for operating various function groups and functions require significant user attention and time, especially when buttons for different functions are arranged variably, leading to distraction and increased eye-off-road time for drivers.

Innovation Solution

A method and display/operating device where buttons for function groups and functions are strategically placed at the corners and edges of a rectangular display device, allowing intuitive and quick operation by tactile selection, with graphic representations and indicators aiding in navigation, and utilizing a touchscreen for activation.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If buttons for different function groups and functions are arranged in variable positions on the display surface, then the display device can display diverse information flexibly, but the operating process demands a greater amount of time and attention from the user

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvedisplay flexibilityVSAvoidoperation time

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies preliminary action by pre-arranging buttons for different function groups at the four corners of the display device before operation begins. This fixed preliminary arrangement allows users to quickly locate and operate buttons without needing to search or adapt to changing positions, thereby reducing operation time and attention requirements while maintaining the ability to display diverse information through the central display area

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

2Adaptability or versatility

If buttons for operating different function groups and/or functions are arranged in variable positions on the display surface, then the display device can display diverse information flexibly, but the user must take more time and attention for operation leading to driver distraction

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvedisplay flexibilityVSAvoidoperational simplicity

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies preliminary action by pre-arranging buttons for different function groups at the four corners of the display device before operation begins. This fixed preliminary arrangement allows users to quickly locate and operate buttons without needing to search or adapt to changing positions, thereby reducing operation time and attention requirements while maintaining the ability to display diverse information through the central display area

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The patent applies segmentation by dividing the display device into distinct functional zones: four corner buttons for primary function group selection, edge buttons for secondary functions, and a central display area for information presentation. This spatial segmentation allows drivers to operate the device using peripheral vision and tactile feedback without needing to focus attention on the display, thereby improving ease of operation while maintaining display flexibility

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

3Quantity of substance

If a larger amount of information is displayed in the vehicle to accommodate multiple electronic devices, then the information completeness increases, but the operating process becomes more complex and time-consuming

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveinformation quantityVSAvoidoperation time

Core Design Contradiction:

Quantity of substanceVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies segmentation by organizing the display device into distinct functional zones: four corner buttons for primary function group selection, edge buttons for secondary functions, and a central display area for information presentation. This spatial segmentation allows drivers to operate the device using peripheral vision and tactile feedback without needing to focus attention on the display, thereby improving ease of operation while maintaining display flexibility

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent applies preliminary action by pre-arranging buttons for different function groups at the four corners of the display device before operation begins. This fixed preliminary arrangement allows users to quickly locate and operate buttons without needing to search or adapt to changing positions, thereby reducing operation time and attention requirements while maintaining the ability to display diverse information through the central display area

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

Data Source

PatentEP2703205B1Method for displaying and operating functional groups and/or functions and a display and operating device

Publication Date: 2017.12.13 SEAT SA

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AI summary

The method involves representing information on a rectangular display device for display or operation of functional groups. The graphic data are generated on the display device by a control device. A portion of the represented information are operating elements for selection of functional groups or functions. The operating elements are formed as push buttons (15,19). A portion of the push button is represented on the corners of the rectangular display device depending on the functional group represented or operated in an information- or functional field (12). An independent claim is included for a display- and operating device for a vehicle.