Vehicle List Display with Perspective Animation and Nested Areas
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing vehicle display systems face challenges in presenting information intuitively and quickly to drivers without distracting them, especially when dealing with complex data and limited screen space, which can lead to increased driver distraction and reduced usability.
Innovation Solution
A method and device that utilize a display surface connected to a control device and input device, featuring a cross rocker switch for navigating through lists, where list entries are displayed in a perspective manner, allowing users to scroll through information with animations that accelerate and decelerate, ensuring easy access to relevant data without overwhelming the driver.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of information
If a large amount of information is displayed on the display surface, then the information completeness is improved, but the driver distraction increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments information into hierarchical lists with main entries and sub-entries. The display surface is divided into multiple display areas that can independently show different list portions. This allows comprehensive information to be organized in a structured manner that can be progressively revealed, preventing information overload while maintaining completeness.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements dynamic display areas that can be expanded, contracted, and repositioned based on user interaction. List entries can be scrolled through, and display areas can be activated or deactivated. This dynamic behavior allows the system to adapt the amount of visible information to current driving conditions and user needs, balancing information completeness with driver attention.
2Measurement precision
If complex data is presented in detail, then the information accuracy is improved, but the usability deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
Complex data is segmented into hierarchical lists where main entries provide overview information and sub-entries contain detailed data. Users can access detailed information only when needed, maintaining accuracy while preserving usability through progressive disclosure.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent adds a temporal dimension to information presentation through animations and transitions. List entries are revealed and hidden over time rather than all at once, allowing users to process information at a manageable pace while maintaining access to complete data when needed.
3Area of stationary object
If the display area is limited, then the device compactness is improved, but the information presentation capability deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements nested display areas within the limited display surface. Multiple display areas can be stacked or nested, with the ability to expand into previously hidden regions. This nested structure allows comprehensive information presentation within a compact display area by utilizing spatial hierarchy and progressive expansion.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent utilizes the temporal dimension through animated transitions to expand display areas over time. List entries and display regions can grow, shrink, and reposition through smooth animations, effectively increasing the usable display area without requiring a physically larger screen. This temporal expansion compensates for spatial limitations.
4Ease of operation
If animations are added for smooth navigation, then the ease of operation is improved, but the processing time increases
Solution Approach 1:
Animations are implemented as periodic, pre-defined motion sequences rather than continuous real-time calculations. List entry transitions follow standardized animation patterns that can be efficiently rendered, providing smooth visual feedback while minimizing processing overhead through repetition and optimization.
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AI summary
The method involves providing a list with multiple list entries (16) to the displayable information. A subset of the list entries is displayed to the list. An information element (26) of display contents of the list entries is displayed to a subset of the list. Independent claims are also included for the following: (1) a device for displaying information, particularly in a vehicle; and (2) a vehicle with an interface.