WO2006061060A1 - Multifunktions-bedieneinrichtung für kraftfahrzeuge - Google Patents
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- B60K—ARRANGEMENT OR MOUNTING OF PROPULSION UNITS OR OF TRANSMISSIONS IN VEHICLES; ARRANGEMENT OR MOUNTING OF PLURAL DIVERSE PRIME-MOVERS IN VEHICLES; AUXILIARY DRIVES FOR VEHICLES; INSTRUMENTATION OR DASHBOARDS FOR VEHICLES; ARRANGEMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH COOLING, AIR INTAKE, GAS EXHAUST OR FUEL SUPPLY OF PROPULSION UNITS IN VEHICLES
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- Multifunction control device for motor vehicles for a multi-menu hierarchical menu structure with a screen, with multiple control buttons to which arbitrary each function within the menu structure can be assigned and selected by pressing the respective control button, and with an associated optical information on the through the Control key selected function on the screen.
- function which is also used in the following description, is synonymous with a node of the hierarchical menu structure and means a menu itself or an associated submenu or else one of the subordinate branches of the menu structure.
- buttons can be called by means of the control buttons.
- a label of the keys is provided with the respective valid function.
- the label can be displayed on the screen near these buttons or on a display in the buttons themselves.
- EP 0 701 926 B1 a similar multi-functional operating device is known from EP 0 701 926 B1, in which individual functions can be called up by means of a common operating element.
- the problem is seen that, given the large number of control or additional devices that are to be operated with the single control element, errors in the selection and distraction from the environment can occur.
- the problem to be solved in EP 0 701 926 B1 is that a preselection of the respective menu is made with the help of individual menu buttons and that the navigation within the selected menu, ie the finding and the selection of the function, takes place with the aid of the operating element
- this does not provide real help with a variety of other features. Such menus are next to menus that few have more functions, this leads to more confusion than that it is an aid.
- the programmable control keys are assigned a (first) information status. Even before the respective function is selected, the user can get an idea of the content of the function.
- the information status can be set by the user touching the respective key, approaching it (with the finger) or briefly pressing it in for a short time.
- the invention represents a significant aid and comfort improvement.
- a further improvement of the invention results if, in addition to the above-mentioned information status, a further (second) information status is provided which can be set similarly to the first information status. In the second information status then a further information on the screen will be played,. while at the first information status a short information comes to the display.
- optical information is played back. This may be invariable or different depending on the duration of the touch.
- the function is preferably triggered by pressing the button.
- the key can also be programmed, d. H. be assigned with another function.
- they can be actuated in a manner different from that relevant to the selection of the function.
- One way to do this is to bring the key into its operative position for a predetermined longer time.
- Another possibility is opened by pressing the key several times in rapid succession.
- control buttons as a first-pressure switch or the assignment of proximity switch to the control buttons.
- the sole figure shows a multifunction control device according to the invention for motor vehicles, in which a hierarchical menu structure is used
- Menu structure consists of several menus, such as on-board computer, TV, audio,
- control element is preferably a pressure rotary switch with enter function, as it is known from DE 38 36 555 A1.
- a cursor 2 which brightly selects the selected function and which corresponds to the movement of the control element from function to function "Walks". There are two positions shown, an earlier, dotted line, and the current, continuously drawn.
- buttons 3 - 8 are arranged below the screen 1, several push-buttons 3 - 8 are arranged.
- the keyswitches 3 - 8 can each be assigned a function from the various menus by the user himself. This is done by first placing the cursor on this function and thus setting the function with the operating element (not necessarily selected). Shown is the cursor on the function telephone number assigned to the "office". This is not shown as a specific number, but only on the basis of their meaning phone number is shown on the screen 1 along with the other stored and also only symbolically represented phone numbers.
- each of the buttons 3 - 8 is touch-sensitive. Even before the button is pressed and the stored, assigned function is activated, touching a button, here the button 5, displays on the screen a (brief) information about the key assignment.
- the information "Office” assigned to the key appears on the screen: If the key is touched for a longer time, eg longer than 2 seconds and still not pressed, an extended information appears on the screen, here the text "Telephone Dial number office 089/1234567 ". If the key 5 is now pressed, as already stated above, the telephone connection is made under the specified number.
- the other keys can be assigned and the selectable function with a short touch in a short summary, z. B. BR3, and prolonged contact in more detail, here z. B. FM transmitter BAVARIA 3, are displayed on the screen 1.
- the keyswitches 3-8 can also be assigned proximity switches with a (not shown) transmitter, which when approaching at a distance of z. B. less than 15 mm first a short information and a longer stay at this distance an expanded information about the stored function on the screen 1 plays. The function is triggered as described by briefly pressing the respective button.
- each key can also be assigned a first-pressure switch.
- the short information is displayed at the first pressure. Then takes place within a period of z. For example, if no further input is made for 1, 5 seconds (either triggering the function by pressing it again or by pressing it again for the first time), the detailed information is displayed. The function is triggered by a stronger momentary depression of the respective key. Saving a function selected on screen 1 is carried out as described by a stronger and longer lasting pressing of the respective button.
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EP05806422A EP1828872A1 (de) | 2004-12-08 | 2005-10-19 | Multifunktions-bedieneinrichtung für kraftfahrzeuge |
US11/808,246 US20070242050A1 (en) | 2004-12-08 | 2007-06-07 | Multifunctional operating device for motor vehicles |
US14/565,209 US20150160798A1 (en) | 2004-12-08 | 2014-12-09 | Multifunctional Operating Device for Motor Vehicles |
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