Vehicle Service Tool Graph Layout Adaptation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current vehicle service tools lack an efficient method to dynamically display and manage vehicle data parameters across different orientations and configurations, limiting the user's ability to effectively diagnose and monitor vehicle operating conditions.
Innovation Solution
A system comprising a processor, display, and user interface that determines and adapts display orientations and graph configurations to display multiple vehicle data parameter graphs, allowing for changes in graph layouts and sizes based on user inputs such as drag-and-drop and pinch-to-zoom interactions, enabling seamless data representation and analysis.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the display shows multiple VDP graphs in a fixed configuration, then comprehensive vehicle data can be monitored, but the display cannot adapt to different orientations (portrait/landscape) effectively
Solution Approach 1:
The system dynamically adjusts the VDP graph configuration based on the detected display orientation. When the display orientation changes between portrait and landscape modes, the processor automatically reconfigures the graph layout, number of graphs displayed, and their positions to optimize visibility and data representation for the current orientation.
Solution Approach 2:
The system changes display parameters such as the number of graphs, graph size, and layout arrangement based on the display orientation parameter. In landscape mode, more graphs can be displayed in a wider arrangement, while in portrait mode, the configuration adapts to show fewer graphs in a vertical arrangement, optimizing the use of available screen space.
2Quantity of substance
If the display shows multiple VDP graphs simultaneously, then comprehensive vehicle data is visible, but the detail and size of each individual graph is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The system provides dynamic control over graph display configuration, allowing users to adjust the number of graphs shown and their relative sizes. The processor responds to user inputs to modify the display configuration in real-time, enabling technicians to view either multiple smaller graphs for comprehensive monitoring or fewer larger graphs for detailed analysis of specific parameters.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the display configuration is fixed, then the system is simple to operate, but it cannot provide adaptive data visualization for different working conditions and orientations
Solution Approach 1:
The system automatically detects display orientation changes and self-adjusts the VDP graph configuration without requiring manual intervention. The processor monitors the display orientation parameter and automatically reconfigures the graph layout, ensuring optimal data visualization for the current working condition while eliminating the need for users to manually adjust settings.
Solution Approach 2:
The system incorporates feedback mechanisms where user interactions with the display (such as touching or dragging graph elements) are detected and processed to automatically adjust the display configuration. This feedback loop allows the system to adapt to user preferences and working conditions while maintaining ease of operation through intuitive touch-based controls.
Data Source
AI summary
Methods and system pertaining to displaying vehicle data parameters (VDP) are described. A vehicle service tool (VST) with a display can receive vehicle data messages or signals from a vehicle to receive the VDP. Some of the VDP can be associated with a PID. The VST can display VDP thresholds and indicators when a received VDP has breached a VDP threshold. The VST can determine being changed from a landscape orientation to a portrait orientation or vice versa and responsively change the presentation of VDP graphs displayed by the display. The display can receive various inputs such as a drag-and-drop or pinch-and-expand input to alternatively change the presentation of the VDP graphs being displayed. Changing a VDP presentation of graphs can include resizing or repositioning one or more VDP graph windows including a VDP graph.