Vehicle Display Segmentation for Operable State Differentiation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Modern vehicles face challenges in displaying a large amount of information to drivers in a way that is intuitive, quickly comprehensible, and minimizes distraction while driving, as existing systems often require prolonged eye diversion and complex operation.
Innovation Solution
A method and device using an arc-shaped scale on a vehicle's display area to differentiate between operable and non-operable vehicle device states, allowing drivers to easily identify and interact with relevant information through a subdivided display surface, where operable elements are displayed in one area and non-operable elements in another, with the ability to switch states and display additional information upon activation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of information
If a large number of display elements are shown on the display surface, then the quantity of information is improved, but the ease of operation deteriorates due to the large number of operator actions required
Solution Approach 1:
The display surface is segmented into multiple display areas, each dedicated to specific vehicle devices or functions. This allows information to be organized into manageable sections, reducing the cognitive load and number of actions required to access specific information.
Solution Approach 2:
Display elements are pre-configured and automatically displayed based on their assigned display areas. The system performs preliminary organization of information, so that relevant display elements are already positioned and ready for viewing without requiring multiple operator actions to navigate or activate them.
2Ease of operation
If display elements are arranged to be quickly accessible, then the ease of operation is improved, but the area of the display surface required increases
Solution Approach 1:
The display surface is divided into multiple display areas that can be independently configured. This segmentation allows efficient use of limited display real estate by placing frequently accessed elements in prominent positions while organizing less critical information in other segments.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention introduces a temporal dimension to display element accessibility through automatic switching between different display areas. Instead of requiring all elements to be simultaneously visible on a large surface, the system cycles through or allows rapid switching between display areas, making elements accessible in sequence without increasing physical display area.
3Loss of information
If the display provides comprehensive information about vehicle devices, then the loss of information is reduced, but the device complexity increases due to multiple display areas and states
Solution Approach 1:
The display system is segmented into multiple display areas, each responsible for specific vehicle devices or information categories. This modular approach allows comprehensive information to be presented in an organized manner while simplifying the control logic for each individual display area.
Solution Approach 2:
Each display area is designed to be multi-functional, capable of displaying different types of information about different vehicle devices depending on the active state. This universality reduces overall system complexity by using the same display infrastructure for multiple purposes rather than requiring dedicated displays for each function.
4Loss of information
If the driver can access all vehicle device information, then the loss of information is reduced, but the time required for information intake increases leading to distraction
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary organization and prioritization of information, automatically placing the most relevant display elements in prominent display areas. This preliminary action ensures that the driver encounters critical information first, reducing the time needed for information intake while maintaining completeness.
Solution Approach 2:
The display system implements periodic switching between different display areas or refreshes of display content, allowing comprehensive information to be presented in sequential cycles. This periodic presentation enables the driver to access all vehicle device information over time without requiring prolonged continuous viewing of all elements simultaneously.
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AI summary
The present invention relates to a method for displaying operating states of devices of a vehicle (1), wherein at least one operating parameter of the vehicle (1) or of a vehicle device (13) is detected, the value of the detected operating parameter is displayed in a first display area (3) arranged in the interior of the vehicle (1) by means of an arcuate scale (15), wherein an inner area (14) is defined by the arcuate scale (15) in the first display area (3), display elements (17, 18) of further vehicle devices (13) being displayed in the inner area (14) of the first display area (3), wherein an operable state, in which the vehicle devices (13) associated with the display elements (17, 18) can be directly operated by means of an operating device (8), and an inoperable state, in which the vehicle devices (13) associated with the display elements (17, 18) cannot be directly operated by means of the operating device (8), are associated with the display elements (17, 18), and the inner area (14) is divided into a first region (14-1) and a second region (14-2), and the display elements (18) in the operable state are displayed in the first region (14-1) and the display elements (17) in the inoperable state are displayed in the second region (14-2). The invention further relates to an instrument for carrying out said method.