Vehicular Input Manipulation Apparatus Automatic Parameter Enforcement
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing vehicular input manipulation apparatuses require two-step manipulating actions for instruction inputs, leading to reduced manipulability and a higher likelihood of operational mistakes, particularly when switching between control modes or changing frequently adjusted parameters.
Innovation Solution
A vehicular input manipulation apparatus with a target parameter switchover device, setup changeover device, and mode switchover device that automatically enforces a predetermined control parameter as the change target when a specific control mode is designated, allowing for single-step manipulation of frequently adjusted parameters and preventing unintended mode cancellations.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a two-step manipulating action is used to select control parameter then detailed setup, then the number of candidate control parameters can be increased, but the manipulability and operation speed deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary action by automatically selecting and designating a change target control parameter based on the detected control mode before the user executes the manipulating action. This eliminates the need for the user to manually select the control parameter, reducing the number of steps required and improving manipulability while maintaining the ability to handle multiple candidate parameters.
2Adaptability or versatility
If a two-step manipulating action is used to select control parameter then detailed setup, then comprehensive control is achieved, but the time required for instruction input increases
Solution Approach 1:
The control parameter selection is performed in advance by the control unit based on the control mode detection, so when the user performs the manipulating action, the system is already prepared with the correct target parameter designated, eliminating the time-consuming selection step.
Solution Approach 2:
The system serves itself by automatically designating the change target control parameter based on the detected control mode, without requiring user intervention for parameter selection. This self-service mechanism reduces the time required for instruction input while maintaining comprehensive control capability.
3Ease of operation
If manual selection of control parameter is required, then user has full control, but the likelihood of operational mistakes increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system uses feedback from the detected control mode to automatically designate the appropriate change target control parameter. This feedback mechanism ensures that the system responds appropriately to the current operational context, reducing operational mistakes while preserving user control freedom through the mode selection interface.
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AI summary
A vehicular input manipulation apparatus has a target parameter switchover manipulating device and a setup changeover manipulating device in order to change setup contents of several control parameters for drive control of an in-vehicle apparatus. The target parameter switchover manipulating device executes switchover to designate one of the control parameters as a change target control parameter. The setup changeover manipulating device changes a setup content relative to the change target control parameter. When a control mode of the in-vehicle apparatus is changed into a predetermined control mode, a control circuit automatically enforces switchover relative to the change target control parameter by automatically replacing the control parameter, which has been designated as the change target control parameter, with an enforcement change target control parameter, which is a predetermined control parameter associated with the predetermined control mode.