DESC:Field of invention
[001] The present invention relates to information display systems in vehicles, and more specifically, to a vehicle cluster display system and a method of displaying information on the vehicle cluster display system.

Background of the invention
[002] Vehicle information clusters are information display systems that provide the essential information of the state of the vehicle. Conventionally, the vehicle information clusters were analogue in nature with specific set of instruments that provide with information as to fuel availability, speed, gear level, lighting requirements such as headlamps etc., An analog vehicle information cluster typically has a set of instruments such as speedometer with trip/Odometer, fuel gauge, headlamp indicator, and turn indicator as a standard set of instruments, and may include other optional systems like tripmeter, trip clock etc.
[003] However, in the current times, the vehicle information clusters have become digitized. These digital vehicle information clusters are coupled with advanced real-time sensors in various parts of the vehicle that provide large amounts of processible data, and the display of information can be customized to suit the requirements of a user. In the current essence, vehicle information systems often include a screen display like that of a tablet computer and/or a mobile device.
[004] Such vehicle information cluster systems provide state of vehicle information, navigation assistance using connected services, interfacing with another electronic device, multimedia interface etc., Based on the functions performed by the vehicle information clusters, the vehicle information clusters are designed with specific method of processing the vehicle data and displaying these data on these screens, which require multiple instances of display tools and methods.
[005] All digital vehicle cluster display systems must mandatorily display certain data on the screen, in addition to the user preferred data/information. For example, regulations mandate that the fuel availability/state of charge information, and speed of the vehicle are displayed irrespective of any other additional information that the user wishes to see/perceive. Furthermore, navigation information along with multimedia information are also available to be displayed on the digital vehicle cluster display systems.
[006] To display various information on the screen of the display systems, multiple approaches are provided. In one approach, the mandatory information display is set to be shown on specific portions of the screens and/or display systems using fixed lights/information displays. In another approach, the display systems display information in specific portions of the display screens and are not customizable to the user and often it remains a difficulty to access certain vehicle information. In another approach, the display screens use a specific information screen as to the specific order of the information shown. For example, one instance of the screen to show mandatory information, the other instance to show the user customized information, one instance for navigation information and/or an additional instance for the user customized information. It is difficult to scroll between the screen instances or the screens to obtain the desired information.
[007] In another conventional approach, the difficulty of using the screens/visual elements as to the mandatory information and the user customizable information and merging or demerging the screens/visual elements are not customizable and are difficult in managing the necessary actions to control these screens/visual elements.
[008] In another conventional approach, the activation/deactivation of multiple visual elements/screen instances on vehicle cluster display based on the vehicle state (when the vehicle is running, and the engine is running/not running) to activate certain features is not streamlined or as per requirement, and the control of the visual elements and the vehicle cluster display becomes challenging during the driving of the vehicle. In certain situations, the activation of essential visual elements that provide the state of the vehicle data and/or mandatory data during running of the vehicle as compared to the other visual elements that may not be essential is not transitioned and often leads to distractions for the driver of the vehicle, often leading to accidents.
[009] Therefore, there is a technical need to design and implement a visual display cluster system that enables transition between the various visual elements based on state of the vehicle and activation of the interaction between the visual elements based on the state of the vehicle.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[010] A method and system for displaying information on a vehicle cluster display is disclosed. The vehicle cluster display is designed to provide a first set of elements on a plurality of layers for interaction with the user on the display based on the first state of the vehicle based on the state of the vehicle and the vehicle running state. Based on the vehicle state and vehicle running state when the vehicle is running, a second set of elements on the plurality of layers are displayed for interaction are displayed for interaction. The access to the specific elements in the first set of elements that may be distracting to a driver of the vehicle are disabled during the running of the vehicle. The first set of elements and the plurality of layers are enabled for user interaction once the vehicle state and vehicle running state returns to the first state.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[011] Reference will be made to embodiments of the invention, examples of which may be illustrated in accompanying figures. These figures are intended to be illustrative, not limiting. Although the invention is generally described in context of these embodiments, it should be understood that it is not intended to limit the scope of the invention to these particular embodiments.
Figure 1A and 1B shows a vehicle cluster display system with all the visual elements and layers in accordance with an embodiment of the invention.
Figure 2 shows a flow chart for implementation of the display of various elements in accordance with an embodiment of the invention.
Figures 3A-3D shows a vehicle cluster display system showing graphical user interfaces as to the specific condition of the vehicle in accordance with an embodiment of the invention.
Figure 4A-4B shows a vehicle cluster display system showing graphical user interfaces as to the specific condition of the vehicle in accordance with an embodiment of the invention.
Figures 5A-5C shows a vehicle cluster display system showing the graphical user interface as per the running condition of the vehicle in accordance with an embodiment of the invention.
Figures 6A-6C shows a vehicle cluster display system showing the graphical user interface as to the specific user interaction with the vehicle cluster display system.
Figure 7 shows a vehicle cluster display system showing a game interface in accordance with an embodiment of the invention.
Figure 8 shows the internal technical architecture for displaying elements in a vehicle cluster display system in accordance with an embodiment of the invention.

DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[012] The present invention provides a vehicle cluster display system and method of displaying information on the vehicle cluster display.
[013] A vehicle instrument cluster needs to show a user of the vehicle, the data regarding the vehicle’s running condition when the vehicle is being used and other ancillary data which the user prefers to view when the vehicle is not running/or not in use. There cannot be a condition wherein the user preferred data are described over the essential data, such as the speed, fuel availability/state of charge or the route map. Displaying and allowing a user to use the various specific features of the interactive visual display cluster system often create distractions to a driver of the vehicle that are caused by these multimedia features and may lead to accidents to the user of the vehicle.
[014] In a preferred embodiment, the vehicle cluster display system displays a plurality of elements (widgets) which a user can interact with. These elements are displayed on one or more layers which are activated/deactivated to provide the interactivity. However, the elements and the layers for display are activated and deactivated based on the vehicle condition and state of running of the vehicle. The interaction of the user with respect to the elements are restricted based on the vehicle state and the vehicle running state.
[015] In a preferred embodiment, a method of displaying information on a vehicle cluster display. A vehicle state data and vehicle running status from a vehicle control unit is received and based on the received vehicle state data and vehicle running status, a first set of elements and display layers based on the vehicle state data and vehicle running status are activated and displayed on the vehicle cluster display for interaction with the user. At continuous intervals, a current status of vehicle state data and vehicle running status is checked. If the vehicle state data and vehicle running status is different from that of the previous check, a second set of elements and layers for interaction by the user based on the vehicle state data and vehicle running status are activated and displayed on the vehicle cluster display for interaction with the user.
[016] In a preferred embodiment, the state of a vehicle traction motor is checked at continuous intervals the state of vehicle traction motor is communicated to the vehicle cluster display.
[017] In a preferred embodiment, activating and displaying first set of layers and elements for display comprises determining the layers and elements for display, arranging the elements in the layers, and activating the elements and the layers for interaction with the user.
[018] In a preferred embodiment, the state of a vehicle traction motor is checked at continuous intervals the state of vehicle traction motor is communicated to the vehicle cluster display for activation and display of second set of elements comprises: disabling and removing from display one or more elements along with their respective layers from the first set of elements, identifying one or more elements from the first set of elements required for display, determining one or more elements from the second set along with their respective layers different from the first set of elements for display and activating one or more layers along with the elements from the first set and the second set for user interaction and for display of mandatory information; and deactivating one or more layers along with the elements having the elements that are not present either in the first set of elements or second set of elements
[019] In a preferred embodiment, deactivating one or more layers, comprises disabling user interaction with respect to the elements displayed on the layer; and displaying the activated layers along with the one or more elements above the deactivated layer.
[020] In a preferred embodiment, the elements for displaying mandatory information are activated/deactivated based on the vehicle state data and the vehicle running status; and are displayed as to a specific location/position in the vehicle cluster display.
[021] In a preferred embodiment, user customization information comprises specifying activation and deactivation of set of elements for user interaction as to the location of the set of elements; and indicating one or more locations as to the set of elements displaying mandatory information.
[022] In a preferred embodiment, a system for displaying information on a vehicle cluster display is provided. The system comprises a memory, processing unit, a display engine and a display unit that receives the inputs via a touch interface. The processing unit typically receives a vehicle state data and vehicle running status from a vehicle control unit is received and based on the received vehicle state data and vehicle running status, a first set of elements and display layers based on the vehicle state data and vehicle running status are activated and displayed on the vehicle cluster display for interaction with the user. At continuous intervals, a current status of vehicle state data and vehicle running status is checked. If the vehicle state data and vehicle running status is different from that of the previous check, a second set of elements and layers for interaction by the user based on the vehicle state data and vehicle running status are activated and displayed on the vehicle cluster display for interaction with the user.
[023] Table 1 below illustrates the specific vehicle state and conditions for the vehicle cluster display system It may be understood that the following vehicle states are possible with respect to the vehicle. Based on the vehicle state and the traction motor state and the mode, the vehicle cluster display system activates and deactivate the layers and the specific elements of the display.

[024] Vehicle State Vehicle running (Traction motor) state
ON OFF
ON
OFF OFF

Table 1: Vehicle state and traction motor state

[025] Figure 1A and 1B shows a vehicle cluster display system with all the visual elements and layers as to specific conditions when the vehicle state is ON, and the traction motor states are ON/OFF in accordance with an embodiment of the invention.
[026] Figure 1A illustrates a user interface displayed on vehicle cluster display system when the vehicle state is ON and when the vehicle running state is OFF. The user interface shows a plurality of elements that are drawn onto one or more layers. In a preferred embodiment, one or more elements are placed on a given layer and that specific layer is activated so as to enable the interactivity of the element with the user. As shown in Figure 1A, plurality of elements (A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H) are shown on Layers 1-4. The elements A, E, G, F, H, are active and shown in their respective layers (Layers 1-4) to be activated. On the user selecting/interacting with the specific element, the specific layer on which the element is present is activated and the specific element is activated and enabled to receive any user input/interaction. The user input/interaction is in the form of a touch on the specific element or a touch and drag on the specific element or resizing of the element size or any other permissible action. When each of these actions are performed, the respective layer of the specific element is activated, and the element is also enabled for inputs or actions.
[027] For example, as per Figure 1A, if the user wishes to interact with element A of the displayed vehicle display cluster screen, Layer 2 of the vehicle display cluster screen is activated, and the specific sub-elements of the element A is activated for inputs. Each of the other layers are deactivated or placed on a wait state to receive certain inputs (touch or Human Machine Input (HMI) input) for interaction. For example, certain features of the interface such as music control etc. can be performed using Human Machine Input (buttons) not shown on the interface but on the handlebar/steering device of the vehicle.
[028] Figure 1B illustrates a user interface displayed on vehicle cluster display system when the vehicle state is ON and when the vehicle running state is ON, and the vehicle is in motion. The screen transitions from the user interface as shown in Figure 1A to the user interface as shown in Figure 1B as soon as the detection of movement/vehicle running state is marked ON. It may be observed that specific layers 1, 3 and 4 have been activated and the said layers display one or more elements for the user. The layer 2 is deactivated and no specific elements that were shown in Figure 1A are shown. It may be observed that the mandatory information showing the state of charge of the vehicle along with the speed and odometer display is shown in layer 4 as element “I”. Another element showing the navigation parameters are shown as element G, more specifically the turn-by turn information is also shown without the map interface as per the user requirement. Each of these elements can be moved around and positioned in such a manner that the user of the vehicle is not distracted and has access to the relevant information during the drive.
[029] The manner in which the vehicle cluster display system activates and deactivates the specific display are explained with respect to the flowchart of Figure 2 below.
[030] Figure 2 shows a flow chart for implementation of the display of various elements in the graphical user interface of a vehicle cluster display system. The process initiates at step 210, where the vehicle state and the vehicle running status is checked and based on the vehicle state and vehicle running status relevant user interface screens along with the specific elements are generated for display. At step 220, the vehicle speed and riding mode data is received. Based on the received data of step 210 and 220, the layers with elements are generated for user interaction and display. If the vehicle status is ON and the vehicle running status is OFF, a first set of layers and elements for interaction with the user is generated and displayed to the user (Step 230). If the vehicle status is ON and the vehicle running status is ON, based on speed/running mode data, a second set of elements with the display layers are enabled. (Step 240). The control moves back to step 210 for checking and transitioning between displaying of elements and the relevant layers.
[031] In a preferred embodiment, the vehicle is designated to specific mode of operation such as “parking” mode or “charging mode”. The designation shall be made on the basis of HMI inputs. Accordingly, the display of certain elements is pushed to the background, by deactivating the said layers, and the specific interaction that can be performed with these applications are disabled. The specific functioning is explained with respect to the examples related to specific operations/modes below. The examples cover specific operations where the vehicle is ON and the running status is ON, and vehicle is ON and running status is OFF and when vehicle is OFF and specific operations are performed.

Example 1: Charging operation
[032] Figures 3A-3D show the specific graphic user interfaces that show the elements for a charging operation.
[033] Figure 3A and 3B show the specific interfaces as to when the vehicle is ON, running status of the vehicle is OFF and the charging is performed. In Figure 3A, the charging of the electric vehicle is performed, and the charging socket is present in the vehicle. During the charging operation, it may be observed specific elements relevant to the charging operation are activated. For example, on the left panel, element A1 is activated to indicate the specific state of charging. No interactive elements of the interface are activated during the charging operation.
[034] In Figure 3B, the specific interface as to when the vehicle is ON, but the vehicle is not charging is shown. It may be observed that the specific elements for interaction A1 are activated and the charging of the vehicle is stopped by removing the charging socket. It may be observed that a non-interactive element A2 indicating that the socket has been removed is shown. It may be observed as to element A1, that the specific operations as to basic/mandatory functions are activated. The state of charge in the vehicle and the specific detail as to travelling the said distances are displayed to the user.
[035] It may be observed that in both the interfaces that the interactive elements and the layers that are activated with respect to the interactive elements are restricted to a minimal level.
[036] Figure 3C and 3D show the specific interfaces as to when the vehicle is OFF, vehicle running status is OFF or when the vehicle is switched off and charging is initiated. In Figure 4C, the charging of the electric vehicle is performed when the vehicle is OFF, and the charging socket is present in the vehicle and the charging operation has been initiated. It may be observed specific elements are displayed, that are relevant to the charging operation are activated and the rest of the screen is deactivated, and no other interactive elements are activated or shown activated. For example, on the left panel, element A1 is activated to indicate the specific state of charging. No interactive elements of the interface are activated during the charging operation.
[037] In Figure 3D, except for the state of charging all the other widgets are deactivated, and no interaction is possible.
[038] By checking the vehicle status and the vehicle running status, it is determined that the vehicle is not running and either in ON/OFF state. Then, the layers for display are identified and specific widgets are determined. Accordingly, Layer 1 and Layer 2 may be activated for displaying the necessary elements for interaction. However, during the charging state no elements are enabled for user interaction and accordingly the interface does not activate any specific widgets for inputs.

Example 2: Parking operation
[039] Figures 4A-4B show the specific graphic user interfaces that show the elements during parking of the vehicle. While parking the vehicle, the vehicle is ON and the vehicle running status is ON as well. Since, the user has initiated the parking operation, it may be observed that the interactive features are disabled and only display of the vehicle conditions and the specific parking mode is shown. As per Figure 4A-4B, it may be observed that the Element A1 shows the specific vehicle information panel and element A2 indicates the specific parking operation. Based on the parking operation type, the interface indicates the relevant speed and the type of parking operation (forward/reverse).
[040] It may be observed that the mandatory speed and the related vehicle status details are the only set of details that are shown. All the other interactive elements and their related layers are disabled and deactivated. For example, the Layer 2 and the relevant element A are activated for display. All the other layers are deactivated, and the elements are not loaded for display.
Example 3: Drive operation
[041] Figures 5A-5C show the specific graphic user interfaces that show the elements during drive operation of the vehicle.
[042] Figure 5A illustrates that the element A in layer 1 is activated and the Layer 2 is activated with the map interface for display. Layer 3 and Layer 4 are activated along with the specific elements to show the navigation element and the trip progress element and the mandatory information providing element. It may be observed that certain parts of the interface as shown in Figure A involve providing inputs such as navigation element.
[043] Figure 5B and 5C illustrates an expanded view of the mandatory information element as shown in Layer 3. It may be observed that these elements also have interactive elements for sharing information as to the current location and the weather condition element.
[044] By checking the vehicle status and the vehicle running status, it is determined that the vehicle is running and in ON state. Then, the layers for display are identified and specific widgets such as navigation, trip progress, weather, location, and mandatory detail providing elements are determined.
[045] Accordingly, Layers 1, 2 ,3 and 4 may be activated for displaying the necessary elements for interaction. However, none of the elements related to entertainment and/or distractive elements are available for user interaction. If a music playing element is activated by the user during the drive mode, the controls of the music playing element are not enabled during the driving of the vehicle and are controlled by using HMI buttons.

Example 4: User Authentication operation
[046] Figures 6A-6C show the specific graphic user interfaces that show the elements during user authentication of a vehicle user. The vehicle is ON, and the vehicle running status is OFF.
[047] In Figure 6A, the layer 2 with the authentication element is activated for input. If the user inputs a wrong password or passkey, the vehicle is locked in use by the specific user and the direct access to the vehicle cluster display system is disabled for that specific user.
[048] Figure 6B illustrates a specific condition where the authentication of the user has failed, and the vehicle has been locked in use. It may be observed that the layer 2 along with authentication element has been activated. All the other layers are not activated and/or the elements are not displayed. However, the user may be allowed to access and use the vehicle either by using a Near Field Communication (NFC) key or authenticating his access via the dedicated application for accessing the vehicle.
[049] Figure 6C illustrates a specific condition wherein the user has been authenticated using either of NFC or the dedicated application and has been allowed to access. The layers along with the user customized elements may be loaded for display once the user accepts the necessary disclaimer.
[050] Accordingly, Layer 2 may be activated with the necessary element for interaction. Since, the vehicle status is ON and the vehicle running status is OFF, the access to all the elements is not enabled. Once the user is authenticated, the user preferred elements along with the specific layers are readied for display.
[051] Once the user initiates the driving sequence, the screen transitions to Figures 5A-5C or Figure 1B. Alternatively, the screen transitions to the display available in Figure 1A.

Example 5: Entertainment and other features
[052] Figure 7A-7B illustrates a user interface on the visual cluster display system showing the specific actions that the user can perform when the vehicle state is ON, and the vehicle running status is OFF to activate these features.
[053] In one embodiment as shown in Figure 7A, the user may be able to access an in-built browser, videos, and games for user to play.
[054] Figure 7B shows a specific game–Tic- Tac-Toe for the user to access/play. The user may use the display screen via touch input to play one or more games or use the input switches on the handlebar as input for the games. These input switches also include the accelerator, the brakes, and the other switches, including the HMI switches.
[055] In one embodiment, the user is allowed to transition between these entertainment options and the drive mode by using a “kill” switch, that will transition wherein the vehicle state is ON, and the vehicle running status is OFF and when the “kill switch” is turned off, the vehicle returns to drive mode screens of Fig.5A-5C. The entertainment elements are then pushed to background and are transitioned to a wait/end state, until the user accesses these features again.
[056] Accordingly, all the layers 1-4 may be activated with the necessary elements for interaction. Since, the vehicle status is ON and the vehicle running status is OFF, the access to all the elements is enabled and tracked until the vehicle transitions to the drive mode.
[057] When the cluster is dirty, the user may select a wipe mode, wherein the vehicle cluster display system is disabled for a fixed amount of time, say 20 seconds, which allows the user to wipe the screen, so that the user may be able to clean the screen and avoid random/incorrect inputs. The wipe mode may be activated when the vehicle state is ON and the vehicle running status is ON or OFF. However, the transition to drive mode screen is initiated only after the specific time period elapses.
[058] The manner in which the specific features of the invention be implemented is explained with Figure 8 below.
[059] Figure 8 illustrates the internal technical architecture for displaying elements in a vehicle cluster display system 800. The vehicle cluster display system 800 has a display engine 810, an Input/Output (I/O) unit 820, a processing unit 830, a memory 840, a display unit including a touch interface 850. All these units are electronically coupled with each other. The I/O Unit 820 is interfaced with one or more internal sensors of the vehicle and with vehicle control unit. Based on the specific conditions as explained in Figure 2, the display unit with touch interface 850 is activated/deactivated to receive inputs from the user.
[060] The processing unit typically receives a vehicle state data and vehicle running status from a vehicle control unit is received and based on the received vehicle state data and vehicle running status, a first set of elements and display layers based on the vehicle state data and vehicle running status are activated and displayed on the vehicle cluster display for interaction with the user. At continuous intervals, a current status of vehicle state data and vehicle running status is checked. If the vehicle state data and vehicle running status is different from that of the previous check, a second set of elements and layers for interaction by the user based on the vehicle state data and vehicle running status are activated and displayed on the vehicle cluster display for interaction with the user.
[061] The display engine 810 typically based on the vehicle state and vehicle running status, forms layers along with a set of elements for display and interaction. In one embodiment, the elements include elements that display mandatory information that cannot be disabled or resized and elements requiring user inputs. The layers are enabled/disabled based on user interaction and as well as the customization that the user has indicated. In one embodiment, the display engine 810 is configured to disable user interaction with respect to the elements displayed on the layer; and display the activated layers along with the one or more elements above the deactivated layer.
[062] Furthermore, one or more computer-readable storage media may be utilized in implementing embodiments consistent with the present disclosure. A computer-readable storage medium refers to any type of physical memory on which information or data readable by a processor may be stored. Thus, a computer-readable storage medium may store instructions for execution by one or more processors, including instructions for causing the processor(s) to perform steps or stages consistent with the embodiments described herein. The term “computer-readable storage medium” should be understood to include tangible items and exclude carrier waves and transient signals, i.e., be non-transitory. Examples include random access memory (RAM), read-only memory (ROM), volatile memory, non-volatile memory, hard drives, CD ROMs, DVDs, flash drives, disks, and any other known physical storage media”.
[063] The method and system enables the user interaction for a specific set of elements based on the vehicle running status and vehicle status. On activating a first set of elements for interaction while the vehicle running status is stationary, the user is provided with visual elements that may be used for entertainment and other purposes. However, when the vehicle running status changes, the first set of elements are disabled/restricted for interaction and a second set of elements are enabled. By restricting/disabling the use of distracting elements, the user’s concentration is kept onto the road while driving thereby improving ride quality. It may be observed that the second set of elements may have mandatory information providing elements that are displayed only during vehicle running, thereby freeing up space for display of elements that are not required to be displayed during the change in vehicle running status.
[064] The foregoing description of the invention has been set merely to illustrate the invention and is not intended to be limiting. Since the modifications of the disclosed embodiments incorporating the spirit and substance of the invention may occur to the person skilled in the art, the invention should be construed to include everything within the scope of the disclosure. ,CLAIMS:We claim:
1. A method of displaying information on a vehicle cluster display, the method comprising:
receiving (210) vehicle state data and vehicle running status from a vehicle control unit;
activating (230) a first set of elements on their corresponding display layers based on the vehicle state data and vehicle running status;
displaying the first set of elements on the vehicle cluster display for interaction;
checking a current status of vehicle state data and vehicle running status;
activating (240) a second set of elements and their corresponding layers for interaction by the user based on the vehicle state data and vehicle running status and deactivating one or more elements from the first set of elements along with their layers for user interaction; and
displaying the second set of elements on the vehicle cluster display for interaction.

2. The method as claimed in claim 1, wherein receiving (210) vehicle state data and vehicle running status from the vehicle control unit, comprises:
checking the state of a vehicle traction motor at continuous intervals; and
intimating the state of vehicle traction motor to the vehicle cluster display.

3. The method as claimed in claim 1, wherein activating (230) the first set of elements and display layers, comprises:
determining a plurality of layers for display on the vehicle cluster display;
determining the first set of elements for display in the plurality of layers; and
displaying the first set of elements and the plurality of layers on the vehicle cluster display.

4. The method as claimed in claim 3, wherein the plurality of layers and the first set of elements, comprises:
determining a specific set of elements for display in a layer;
arranging the specific set of elements in the layer for display; and
activating the layer for displaying the specific set of elements for interaction with a user.

5. The method as claimed in claim 1, wherein the set of elements comprises elements for user interaction and elements for displaying mandatory information.

6. The method as claimed in claim 5, wherein elements for user interaction are enabled for user interaction based on the vehicle state data and the vehicle running status and based on user customization information.

7. The method as claimed in claim 5, wherein the elements for displaying mandatory information cannot be disabled by a user.

8. The method as claimed in claim 1, wherein checking the current status of vehicle state data and vehicle running status comprises checking the state of the vehicle traction motor at continuous intervals; and intimating the state of vehicle traction motor to the vehicle cluster display.

9. The method as claimed in claim 1, wherein activating (240) the second set of elements and layers for interaction by the user based on the vehicle state data and vehicle running status, comprises:
identifying one or more elements from the first set for display along with one or more layers that the elements are present;
determining one or more elements for user interaction from a second set along with one or more layers for displaying in the vehicle cluster display;
determining one or more elements from the first set and the second set along with their respective layers different from the first set of elements for display;
activating one or more layers along with the elements from the first set and the second set for user interaction and for display of mandatory information.

10. The method as claimed in claim 9, wherein deactivating one or more layers, comprises disabling user interaction with respect to the elements displayed on the layer; and displaying the activated layers along with the one or more elements above the deactivated layer.

11. The method as claimed in claim 1, wherein the first set of elements and second set of elements comprises a combination of elements displaying mandatory information and elements configurable by a user.

12. The method as claimed in claim 5, wherein the elements for displaying mandatory information are activated/deactivated based on the vehicle state data and the vehicle running status; and are displayed as to a specific location/position in the vehicle cluster display.

13. The method as claimed in claim 6, wherein the user customization information comprises:
specifying activation and deactivation of set of elements for user interaction as to the location of the set of elements; and
indicating one or more locations as to the set of elements displaying mandatory information.

14. A system for displaying information on a vehicle cluster display, comprising:
an input/output interface (820) configured to receive vehicle state data and vehicle running status from a vehicle control unit;
a memory unit (840) configured to store a plurality of instructions for display of a set of elements on a set of layers;
a processing unit (830) configured to:
activate a first set of elements and display layers based on the vehicle state data and vehicle running status;
display the first set of elements on the vehicle cluster display for interaction;
check a current status of vehicle state data and vehicle running status;
activate a second set of elements and layers for interaction by the user based on the vehicle state data and vehicle running status and deactivate one or more elements from the first set of elements along with their layers for user interaction;
display the second set of elements on the vehicle cluster display for interaction;
a display engine (810) configured to receive inputs as to the set of elements and the set of layers and perform activation of layers and activation of elements based on the vehicle state data and vehicle running status; and
a display unit (850) configured to display the activated layers and the activated set of elements for user interaction.

15. The system as claimed in claim 14, wherein the processing unit to activate the first set of elements and display layers based on the vehicle state data and vehicle running status, is configured to:
determine a plurality of layers for display on the vehicle cluster display;
determine a set of elements for display in the plurality of layers; and
display the set of elements and the plurality of layers on the vehicle cluster display.

16. The system as claimed in claim 14, wherein the processing unit to activate the second set of elements and layers for interaction by the user based on the vehicle state data and vehicle running status is configured to:
identify one or more elements from the first set for display along with one or more layers that the elements are present;
determine one or more elements for user interaction along with one or more layers that the elements are present;
determine one or more elements along with layers different from the first set of elements for display; and
activate one or more layers that have elements present for user interaction and for display of mandatory information.

17. The system as claimed in claim 14, wherein the display engine is configured to activate/deactivate elements for displaying mandatory information based on the vehicle state data and the vehicle running status in specific location/position in the vehicle cluster display.

18. The system as claimed in claim 14, wherein the display engine is configured to restrict user interaction with respect to elements for displaying mandatory information.

19. The system as claimed in claim 14, wherein the first set of elements and second set of elements comprises a combination of elements displaying mandatory information and elements configurable by the user.

20. The system as claimed in claim 14, wherein the display engine is configured to:
deactivate one or more layers comprises disabling user interaction with respect to the elements displayed on the layer; and display the activated layers along with the one or more elements above the deactivated layer.

Dated this 01st day of April 2024
TVS MOTOR COMPANY LIMITED
By their Agent & Attorney

(Nikhil Ranjan)
of Khaitan & Co
Reg No IN/PA-1471