Windshield Gesture Control for Layered In-Vehicle Displays
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current vehicle gesture recognition systems do not effectively manage the movement and control of layered windows on a windshield screen, limiting user convenience in accessing and controlling in-vehicle functions.
Innovation Solution
A control system using in-vehicle gesture input, comprising an input unit, memory, and processor that recognizes and executes user gestures to control information display on layered windshield screens, allowing movement of image areas, providing additional information, and enabling communication functions through text or voice, while pausing and resuming playback as needed.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If gesture recognition is implemented for controlling in-vehicle functions, then user convenience is improved, but the system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a gesture recognition module as an intermediary between the user and the vehicle's control system. This module captures gestures through a camera, processes them to identify intended commands, and translates them into actionable instructions for vehicle functions. By inserting this intermediary layer, the system maintains ease of operation through natural gestures while managing complexity through modular architecture where the gesture module handles recognition tasks separately from the core vehicle control systems.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces traditional mechanical or manual control interfaces (buttons, knobs, touchscreen) with a gesture-based optical recognition system. Instead of physically interacting with control elements, users perform gestures in the air that are captured and interpreted by the camera and processing algorithms. This substitution eliminates the need for complex mechanical interfaces while maintaining or improving ease of operation, as gestures are more intuitive and require no learning of specific button functions.
2Loss of information
If multiple layered windows are displayed on the windshield screen, then information accessibility is improved, but the difficulty of managing and navigating between windows increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies spatial gestures in three-dimensional space to control two-dimensional window arrangements on the windshield display. Users can perform gestures at different positions, angles, and depths that correspond to specific window manipulation commands. This adds a dimensional layer to the interaction model, allowing intuitive control of multiple windows without cluttering the display interface itself. The gesture space becomes the control interface, separating navigation complexity from the information display area.
Solution Approach 2:
The system provides self-service window management by automatically detecting and responding to gesture patterns. When a user performs a gesture near or toward a specific window, the system autonomously interprets the intent and executes the appropriate window arrangement without requiring additional confirmation or complex menu navigation. The gesture recognition algorithm itself serves as the intelligent intermediary that manages window arrangements based on inferred user intent, reducing the cognitive load on the user.
3Adaptability or versatility
If gesture recognition technology is added to the vehicle system, then functionality is improved, but the device complexity and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The gesture recognition module is designed as a universal control interface that can manage multiple vehicle functions through a single system. Rather than adding separate control mechanisms for each function, the gesture module provides a unified interface for window management, information display control, and potentially other vehicle functions. This multi-functional approach increases versatility while containing complexity, as one modular component handles diverse control tasks that would otherwise require multiple specialized systems.
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AI summary
Provided is a control system using an in-vehicle gesture input, and more particularly, a system for receiving a vehicle occupant's gesture and controlling the execution of vehicle functions. The control system using an in-vehicle gesture input includes an input unit configured to receive a user's gesture, a memory configured to store a control program using an in-vehicle gesture input therein, and a processor configured to execute the control program. The processor performs an information display control for areas layered in a windshield screen according to the user's gesture.