Vehicle GUI Automation with Abort Control

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Solution Overview

Problem

Complex graphical user interfaces in vehicles can distract drivers and reduce usability, especially when numerous functionalities are displayed simultaneously, necessitating a method to simplify interaction and automate operator actions based on user behavior and situational awareness.

Innovation Solution

A method and arrangement that generate recommendations for operator actions, determine a probability value for execution, automatically execute actions with high probability, display information about the action, and provide a control element for aborting or reversing on separate displays, allowing users to maintain control with automated actions.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If extensive functionality and numerous features are displayed in the GUI, then the system provides comprehensive information and control, but the complexity increases making it impossible to display all features meaningfully and negatively impacting clarity and usability

Engineering Contradiction:

ImprovefunctionalityVSAvoidGUI complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The GUI is segmented into multiple pages or views, where each page displays a subset of functionalities relevant to the current situation. The system divides the comprehensive feature set into manageable portions that can be displayed without overwhelming the driver, while still providing access to all features through navigation between segments.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The GUI dynamically adapts its content and layout based on the driving situation, vehicle state, and user behavior. Features are automatically shown or hidden depending on contextual relevance, transforming the static comprehensive interface into a dynamic situation-aware interface that maintains clarity while preserving full functionality.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

2Adaptability or versatility

If numerous images and controls are displayed simultaneously, then all functionalities are accessible, but the clarity and usability of the GUI are negatively impacted

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvefeature accessibilityVSAvoidusability

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

Different regions or areas of the GUI are assigned different levels of detail and interactivity based on their importance and usage frequency. Critical controls and information are presented with high visibility and ease of access, while less critical features are displayed with reduced prominence, creating a hierarchical structure that enhances usability.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #3Local quality

Solution Approach 2:

The system displays only the necessary subset of features and controls required for the current driving situation, rather than showing all features simultaneously. This partial display approach maintains usability by preventing information overload, while the system remains capable of accessing and displaying additional features when needed.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #16Partial or excessive action

3Adaptability or versatility

If the GUI is designed for extensive functionality, then comprehensive control is provided, but driver distraction increases and driving safety is compromised

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvesystem capabilityVSAvoiddriver distraction

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The GUI updates and refreshes its content periodically based on changes in driving conditions rather than continuously responding to every input. This periodic update mechanism reduces visual changes and animations that could distract the driver, while still providing timely information when relevant changes occur in the driving context.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #19Periodic action

Solution Approach 2:

The system incorporates feedback mechanisms that monitor driver attention and behavior, automatically adjusting the GUI content and complexity in response. When driver distraction is detected, the system reduces information display and simplifies controls, creating a feedback loop that prioritizes safety while maintaining system capability.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #23Feedback

Data Source

PatentEP3571105B1Method and assembly for interacting with a proposal system with automated operating actions

Publication Date: 2022.04.06 VOLKSWAGEN AG

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AI summary

A recommendation for operating an operating action is generated (1) in order to interact with a proposal system with automated operating actions. A probability value for carrying out the recommended operating action is ascertained (2), and the recommended operating action is carried out (3) automatically if a high probability value is ascertained for the recommended operating action. Information (11) on the operating action which is carried out automatically and on an operating element (14) for terminating or undoing the operating action is displayed (4). If the actuation of the displayed operating element (14) by a user is detected (5), the operating action which is carried out automatically is terminated or undone (6). The information (11) on the operating action which is carried out automatically can be displayed on a first display (7, 19), and the operating element (14) for terminating or undoing the operating action which is carried out automatically is displayed on a second display (13).