Centralized Vehicle Display Control with Switchable Instrument Modes
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing motorcycles face challenges in implementing centralized control systems that integrate instrument and entertainment functions due to limited space and the need for separate display screens and control units.
Innovation Solution
A vehicle with a centralized control system that includes a single display screen capable of showing both instrument and entertainment images in two different modes, controlled by at least two operating systems, allowing for efficient use of limited space.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Quantity of substance
If two separate display screens are used for instrument and entertainment functions, then the display area for each function is sufficient, but the space requirement increases and the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines instrument display and entertainment display functions into a single display screen. The control unit integrates multiple operating systems that can render both instrument information and entertainment content on the same display device, thereby reducing the number of physical screens needed while maintaining adequate display area for both functions.
Solution Approach 2:
The single display screen is designed to serve multiple functions simultaneously - displaying instrument information, entertainment content, and navigation data. The control unit enables the display screen to dynamically switch between different display modes and content types, making one device perform the work of multiple specialized devices.
2Quantity of substance
If two separate display screens are used for instrument and entertainment functions, then the display area for each function is sufficient, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple control units into a single integrated control unit that manages both instrument display and entertainment functions. This unified control architecture reduces the total number of control devices while maintaining the capability to handle multiple operating systems and display content types.
Solution Approach 2:
The control unit is designed as a multi-functional device capable of running multiple operating systems simultaneously. It can process instrument data, entertainment content, and navigation information through a single control architecture, eliminating the need for separate control units for each function.
3Area of stationary object
If a single display screen is used for both instrument and entertainment functions, then the space requirement is reduced, but the display area for each function becomes insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The display screen employs dynamic display modes that can adjust the allocation of display area between instrument information and entertainment content based on current needs. The system can switch between different display configurations, expand or contract display regions, and dynamically prioritize certain content over others to ensure adequate display area is provided for active functions.
4Area of stationary object
If a single display screen is used for both instrument and entertainment functions, then the space requirement is reduced, but the instrument information visibility is compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The system implements dynamic display modes that can prioritize and expand instrument information display when needed. The control unit can switch between different display configurations that optimize the visibility of critical instrument data while minimizing entertainment content display, ensuring that important information remains visible and accessible.
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AI summary
A centralized control system of a vehicle includes a control unit and a display screen. The control unit is capable of controlling the display screen to display instrument images and entertainment images in at least two different and switchable display modes based on at least two operating systems. In a first (instrument-focused) display mode, the instrument images and the entertainment images displayed on the display screen are both generated under control of the first operating system and an area occupied by the instrument images on the display screen is greater than an area occupied by the entertainment images on the display screen. In a second (entertainment-focused) display mode, an area occupied by the instrument images on the display screen is less than or equal to an area occupied by the entertainment images on the display screen, with at least some of the entertainment images generated by the second operating system.