Vehicle Display System Dynamic Mode Text Transition
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional in-vehicle display systems for multi-information displays (MIDs) often present driving mode information in a rigid and less engaging manner, affecting visual ergonomics and driver engagement, especially during transitions between different driving modes.
Innovation Solution
A display system with control circuitry that adjusts the opacity levels and positions of mode text elements based on user input, smoothly transitioning between outgoing and incoming driving modes by masking and unmasking text within a user interface element, enhancing visual ergonomics and emotional engagement.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If conventional display systems show driving mode information in a static manner, then the information is clearly visible and easy to read, but the display appears rigid and less engaging, affecting visual ergonomics and driver emotional engagement
Solution Approach 1:
The display system transitions from static mode information display to dynamic display with smooth opacity transitions. When switching between driving modes, the outgoing mode text gradually fades out while the incoming mode text gradually fades in, creating a fluid visual experience that enhances driver engagement without adding mechanical complexity
Solution Approach 2:
The system changes the opacity parameter of mode text dynamically during transitions. By controlling the opacity level of outgoing and incoming mode information, the display achieves smooth visual transitions that improve visual ergonomics while maintaining simple display hardware
2Productivity
If the display transitions quickly between driving modes, then the information updates efficiently, but the transition appears abrupt and less engaging for the driver's emotional experience
Solution Approach 1:
The display uses periodic fading transitions instead of abrupt changes. The outgoing mode information gradually decreases in opacity over a set period while the incoming mode information gradually increases, creating a rhythmic and engaging visual transition that maintains information update efficiency
Solution Approach 2:
The transition mechanism ensures continuous visual information flow by overlapping the fade-out of outgoing mode and fade-in of incoming mode. This continuous action prevents visual gaps or abrupt jumps, maintaining driver engagement throughout the mode transition process
3Ease of operation
If the display uses complex animation effects to enhance driver engagement, then visual ergonomics improve, but the system complexity and processing requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
Instead of complex animations, the system achieves enhanced driver engagement by simply changing the opacity parameter of text elements. This single parameter change creates smooth transitions and visual interest without requiring complex animation algorithms or additional hardware components
Solution Approach 2:
The display enhances visual engagement by changing the opacity (visual intensity) of mode text during transitions. This subtle visual transformation creates an engaging experience that mimics color/intensity changes without requiring actual color transformation hardware or complex processing
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AI summary
A display system for a vehicle is provided. The display system includes a display device, and control circuitry that is coupled to a user input device and the display device. The control circuitry controls the display device to display a user interface (UI) having a UI element and changes a first opacity level of a first mode text for an outgoing mode of the vehicle, up to a first value so as to mask the first mode text within the UI element. The control circuitry further controls the display device to change a second opacity level of a second mode text for an incoming mode of the vehicle, up to a second value so as to unmask the second mode text within the UI element.