Description:TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The present subject matter relates in general to a vehicle. More particularly but not exclusively the present subject matter relates to a display system and a method for controlling a display in the vehicle. 5
BACKGROUND
[0002] A display system serves as an interface between a user or viewer and the information or data pertinent to the computing device the display system established communication with. Display systems serve as essential platforms for transmission of information pertaining to operation of the computing device in a perceivable form for simplified user understanding. 10
[0003] In a vehicle, the display system referred to may be an instrument cluster of the vehicle. The instrument cluster serves as a critical device for transmission of data pertinent to vehicle operating conditions, ancillary vehicle functions, riding or driving parameters, rider safety information as well as defects which may be present in the vehicle. The data transmitted may be through a computing device such as a vehicle control unit. 15
[0004] The plethora of information which is to be displayed and at the same time effectively perceived by the user, puts a huge onus on the designer. The data transmitted is to be effectively perceived by the user in a succinct manner, without permitting cluttering of the data over the instrument cluster. As listed above, the data contains essential safety related information as well, hence no negligence or transmission of misinformation of the data 20 should jeopardize the sanctity associated with the vehicle system.
[0005] Further, in new vehicle designs, it is observed that a rider requires sufficient time in adjusting to the new layout of the instrument cluster. The provision of complicated layout in pursuit of achieving pinnacle of design, ameliorates the purpose of the provision of the instrument cluster where the rider may not effectively understand the data displayed. The 25 rider requires time to adjust with the new layout, which again derails the purpose of the instrument cluster. Further, since safety related information is transmitted through the instrument cluster or display system, the safety of the rider may also be jeopardized.
[0006] To effectively address the concerns associated with the display system or instrument cluster of the vehicle, there is a need for ergonomically designing the instrument cluster so 30 that essential data is highlighted and optimally perceived by the rider or user efficiently.
[0007] In some conventional vehicles, multiple display systems are provided, with each display screen designated to transmit a function specific data. In the conventional configuration, the distraction level of the rider peaks as he has to navigate through multiple
display systems. Further, optimal orientation of the multiple display systems may wear out the rider during navigation. Therefore, there is a requirement of a display system which minimizes rider distraction by optimally orienting the data succinctly in an existent layout of a display system. [0008] Additionally, in open hood vehicles such as convertibles and two-wheelers, there is a 5 visibility constraint associated which the display screen owing to ambient environmental conditions. Environmental conditions of fog, rain and sunlight deteriorate the on-road visibility of the rider as well as the visibility of the display system of the vehicle. Thereby, there is a need of an adaptive display system which further addresses visibility concerns in an open driving environment. 10
[0009] In view of the above, there is a need for a display system and a method for controlling the display in a vehicle to overcome one or more limitations stated above.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[00010] The foregoing summary is illustrative only and is not intended to be in any way limiting. In addition to the illustrative aspects, embodiments, and features described above, 15 further aspects, embodiments, and features will become apparent by reference to the drawings and the following detailed description.
[00011] According to embodiments illustrated herein, the present invention provides a display system comprising a display screen and a controller. The controller is communicatively connected to the display screen and is configured to: receive a user input. 20 The user input is indicative of a desired riding mode from one or more riding modes of a vehicle. The controller further fetches a graphic layout from a plurality of graphic layouts (106), where each of the plurality of graphic layouts (106) being associated with each of the one or more riding modes of the vehicle. The controller further processes the graphic layout by modifying one or more absolute visual effects of the graphic layout based on global 25 positioning coordinates of the display system and adapting one or more relative visual effects of the graphic layout based on one or more external environmental factors. The controller further provides the processed graphic layout onto the display screen.
[00012] According to embodiments illustrated herein, the present invention additionally provides a method for controlling display in a vehicle. The method comprises displaying a 30 default graphic layout on a display screen of the vehicle, by a controller, upon receipt of an input signal indicative of a vehicle ON. The method further comprises receiving, by the controller, a user input indicative of a desired riding mode of the vehicle from one or more
riding modes of the vehicle. The next step in the method involves
fetching, by the controller, a graphic layout associated with the desired riding mode of the vehicle. The method then involves modifying, by the controller, one or more absolute visual effects of the fetched graphic layout based on global positioning coordinates. The controller further adapts the graphic layout in conformance with one or more relative visual effects based on one or more 5 external environmental factors; and provides the adapted graphic layout onto the display screen of the vehicle.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[00013] The present invention will become more fully understood from the detailed description given herein below and the accompanying drawings which are given by way of 10 illustration only, and thus are not limitative of the present invention, and therein. Although the invention is generally described in context of these embodiments illustrated in the drawings, it should be understood that it is not intended to limit the scope of the invention to these particular embodiments.
[00014] The detailed description is described with reference to the accompanying figures, 15 which is related to a vehicle. However, the present subject matter is not limited to the depicted embodiment(s). In the figures, the same or similar numbers are used throughout to reference features and components.
[00015] Figure 1 illustrates a block diagram of the display system in accordance with the embodiments of the present disclosure. 20
[00016] Figure 2 exemplarily illustrates a sequence of operations in navigating through the display system in accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure.
[00017] Figure 3 exemplarily illustrates a display screen comprising a graphic layout in accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure.
[00018] Figure 4 illustrates a method for controlling display in a vehicle in accordance with 25 the embodiments of the present disclosure.
[00019] Figure 5 illustrates an exemplary embodiment of the display screen comprising one or more connected layout in accordance with some other embodiments of the present disclosure.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION 30
[00020] The present disclosure may be best understood with reference to the detailed figures and description set forth herein. Various embodiments are discussed below with reference to the figures. However, those skilled in the art will readily appreciate that the detailed descriptions given herein with respect to the figures are simply for explanatory purposes as the embodiments may extend beyond the described embodiments. For example, the teachings 5 presented and the needs of a particular application may yield multiple alternative and suitable approaches to implement the functionality of any detail described herein. Therefore, any approach may extend beyond the particular implementation choices in the following embodiments described and shown.
[00021] References to “one embodiment,” “at least one embodiment,” “an embodiment,” 10 “one example,” “an example,” “for example,” and so on indicate that the embodiment(s) or example(s) may include a particular feature, structure, characteristic, property, element, or limitation but that not every embodiment or example necessarily includes that particular feature, structure, characteristic, property, element, or limitation. Further, repeated use of the phrase “in an embodiment” does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment. 15
[00022] The present invention now will be described more fully hereinafter with different embodiments. This invention may, however, be embodied in many different forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein; rather those embodiments are provided so that this disclosure will be thorough and complete, and fully convey the scope of the invention to those skilled in the art. 20
[00023] The present subject matter is further described with reference to accompanying figures. It should be noted that the description and figures merely illustrate principles of the present subject matter. Various arrangements may be devised that, although not explicitly described or shown herein, encompass the principles of the present subject matter. Moreover, all statements herein reciting principles, aspects, and examples of the present subject matter, 25 as well as specific examples thereof, are intended to encompass equivalents thereof.
[00024] Various features and embodiments of the present subject matter here will be discernible from the following further description thereof, set out hereunder. It is contemplated that the concepts of the present subject matter may be applied to any kind of vehicle within the scope of this subject matter. The detailed explanation of the constitution of 30 parts other than the present subject matter which constitutes an essential part has been omitted at suitable places.
[00025] The present invention is illustrated with a display system provided in a vehicle. However, a person skilled in the art would appreciate that the present invention is not limited
to a display system of a vehicle as illustrated and represented in the figures and detailed description and certain features, aspects and advantages of embodiments of the present invention can be extended to other display units such as instrument clusters, speedometer of vehicles such as, but not limited to, engine based vehicles including turbines, an electric motor-battery pack combination based vehicles, and even hybrid vehicles. The present scope 5 of the term “vehicle” includes aspects of two-wheeler, three-wheeler, four-wheeler and other multi-axle vehicle configured to support propulsion by involving energy conversion technologies. [00026] It is an object of the present subject matter to enhance perceptibility and understanding of data or information transmitted onto the display system of the vehicle. 10
[00027] The display system disposed in a vehicle receives data concerning operating states of the vehicle as well as operating parameters of various components disposed in the vehicle. The display system is serves as a user interface configured to effectively transmit the received data to the user through a visual medium. The data received by the display system additionally comprises safety critical data whose content cannot be afforded to be 15 misunderstood by the user. Thereby, the display system is purposed with a safety critical function of accurately and effectively displaying the data to ensure effective and efficient understanding or comprehension of the same by the user or rider.
[00028] In conventional display system, the data transmitted by the vehicle were illustrated using analog signals or dials which involved a rather longer processing time on the user’s 20 end. The depreciated perceptibility and longer time of comprehension jeopardized the basic utility of the display system. Further, the plethora of information or data which was provided to the user through the visual medium had a rather congested layout which increased the state of confusion of the user.
[00029] To this end the present subject matter provides a graphic integrated user interface for 25 effective communication and enhanced comprehension of vehicle related information and data by the user or rider. The display system comprises a controller configured to receive a user input associated with a desired riding mode of the vehicle. Based on the received user input a graphic layout associated with the desired riding mode is fetched and processed for transmittance or provision onto the display screen of the display system. The graphic layout 30 comprises a pre-set graphic image associated with the riding mode of the vehicle, thereby there shall be no confusion as to the selected ride mode by the rider. Further, one or more graphic elements indicative of essential and non-essential parameters of one or more
components of the vehicle are superposed relative to the pre-set graphic image in a pre-defined pattern. [00030] The graphic layout associated with each riding mode of the vehicle is designed such that only data pertinent to the riding mode is displayed through graphic elements on the display screen. The disclosed configuration assists in categorizing the data to prevent 5 congestion of the graphic layout and further ensures that the desired information or data concerning the riding mode is effectively conveyed.
[00031] To further enhance or prioritize perception of the essential parameters of the vehicle, a first set of graphic elements indicative of the essential parameters are disposed in a pre-defined region of the display screen to enable effective perception by the user. The pre-10 defined region being in the line of sight of the user whilst providing the requisite road view to the user.
[00032] It is an object of the present subject matter to improve visibility parameters of the display system in concordance with ambient environmental conditions.
[00033] To this end, in accordance with the present configuration the graphic layout 15 associated with a desired riding mode is processed by the controller. The processing of the graphic layout comprises modifying one or more absolute visual effects of the graphic layout and adapting one or more relative visual effects of the graphic layout. The one or more absolute visual effects are based on global positioning coordinates of the display system whereby a dark theme or a light theme of the graphic layout can be enabled. The 20 configuration of dark theme and light theme of the graphic layout improves the contrast and highlighting of the one or more graphic elements relative to the graphic image. The dark theme and light theme each comprise a combination of pre-set primary surface color and the pre-set secondary color configured to meet a pre-set contrast ratio for enhanced visibility.
[00034] Additionally, the one or more relative visual effects of the graphic layout are adapted 25 based on one or more external environmental factors such as ambient light, rain and fog, whereby at least one of sharpness, contrast, wavelength, luminance, intensity, and brightness of the graphic layout are altered.
[00035] The disclosed configuration thereby provides enhanced visibility to the user by modifying and adapting the graphic layout to suit the time zone and external environmental 30 conditions requirement.
[00036] It is an object of the present subject matter to reduce distraction of the rider or user of the vehicle equipped with the display system in accordance with the present subject matter.
[00037] In some known arts, multiple display systems are provided with each display system depicting or illustrating a specific functionality of the vehicle. The conventional layout thereby burdens the user or viewer to constantly shift between the display systems and reducing the focus on the road. The present configuration thereby provides a single display system collating all vehicle related parameters and prioritizing the display of essential 5 parameters of one or more components of the vehicle, by disposing the same in a pre-defined region of the display screen. The disclosed configuration permits the user or rider to browse through the essential parameters falling in the line of sight of the user, while the non-essential parameters are disposed in the vicinity and can be comprehended by the rider upon requirement. The disclosed configuration minimizes distraction of the rider from the road. 10 Further, since the disclosed configuration categorizes the data or information to be displayed and associated with the desire riding mode, congestion of the display screen with redundant information is avoided. Therefore, a compact graphic layout of the display system is maintained.
[00038] It is an object of the present subject matter to permit ease of navigability between 15 multiple layouts of the display system using one or more navigation members disposed in the display system.
[00039] In an embodiment, the display system is provided with one or more navigation members which permit a multiplexing of the interface of the display screen. The one or more navigation members receive the user input which permits browsing through the different 20 graphic layouts and selection of one or more parameters. The one or more navigation members are disposed in the vicinity of the handlebar gripper, to ensure that minimum distraction of the rider is undertaken during navigation using the one or more navigation members.
[00040] Additionally, a recent leap towards connectivity and communication between 25 multiple electronic devices of the user, the present display system is configured to wirelessly connect with one or more electronic devices of the user including a personal digital assistant. The connectivity between the personal digital assistant and the display system permits the user navigation through applications installed in the personal digital assistant through the one or more navigation members. 30
[00041] For instance, during an urgent call being incoming, the one or more navigation members permit the display of the incoming call through a connected layout onto the display screen and accords the user the ability to ignore or accept the call through the one or more navigation members.
[00042] An ancillary object of the present subject matter is to reduce the power consumption associated with operation of the display system.
[00043] Conventional instrument cluster configuration in vehicles are adapted to operate under constant ranges of brightness, contrast and luminescence which not only limit visibility aspects but also incur a high power consumption. As a default, the instrument cluster or 5 display system in conventional vehicles operate at maximum brightness which further increases the power consumption associated with the display system.
[00044] In accordance with the present configuration the graphic layout is processed based on one or more absolute visual effects and one or more relative visual effects. The one or more absolute visual effects enable a dark theme or a light theme of the graphic layout whereby the 10 contrast between the graphic elements and the background pre-set graphic image are maintained at minimized power consumption. Further, the optimization of one or more relative visual parameters ensures better visibility at a dynamic power consumption associated, thereby reducing the overall power consumption of the display system.
[00045] It is an object of the present subject matter to provide a display system customizable 15 as per user taste.
[00046] In an embodiment, the graphic layout associated with a desired riding mode of the vehicle is customizable by the user whereby the pre-set graphic image can be fetched from a dynamic memory of the user’s personal digital assistant. In another embodiment, the one or more graphic elements superposed relative to the pre-set graphic image in the graphic layout 20 is disposed in a pre-defined pattern. The pre-defined pattern is customizable by the user and enabled by the controller during a stand-by mode of the vehicle indicative of vehicle idling or when vehicle isn’t in a running condition.
[00047] The present subject matter is further described with reference to accompanying figures. It should be noted that the description and figures merely illustrate principles of the 25 present subject matter. Various arrangements may be devised that, although not explicitly described or shown herein, encompass the principles of the present subject matter. Moreover, all statements herein reciting principles, aspects, and examples of the present subject matter, as well as specific examples thereof, are intended to encompass equivalents thereof.
[00048] The present subject matter may be implemented in any vehicle with any form of 30 display system. However, for the purpose of explanation and by no limitation, the present invention, and corresponding additional advantages and features are described through the following embodiments depicting conventional vehicles such as 2-wheeler or 4 wheeler with an instrument cluster for a display system.
[00049]
Figure 1 illustrates a block diagram of the display system in accordance with the embodiments of the present disclosure.
[00050] With reference to figure 1, 100 denotes a display system, 102 denotes a controller, 102a denotes a processing unit, 102b denotes a memory, 102c denotes an input port, 104 denotes a display screen, 106 denotes a graphic layout, 108 denotes a pre-set graphic image, 5 110 denotes one or more graphic elements.
[00051] In an aspect, the display system 100 comprises a display screen 104 and a controller 102. The controller is communicatively connected to the display screen 104.
[00052] The display system 100 in an embodiment is disposed in a vehicle. The term ‘vehicle’ in accordance with the present disclosure shall not be construed to be limitative to 10 internal combustion engine driven vehicle, or electric power driven vehicles but the same is extensible to hybrid vehicles employing multiple categories of prime movers. Further, the present subject matter is applicable but not limitative in two-wheelers, three-wheelers, four-wheelers and other forms of multi-axle vehicles equipped with the display system 100 in accordance with the present disclosure. 15
[00053] The display system 100 comprises a controller 102 and a display screen 104. The controller 102 further comprises a processing unit 102a, a memory 102b and an input port 102c. The display screen 104 comprises a graphic layout 106.
[00054] The display system 100 refers to a configuration of a display screen 104 operating in conjunction with a controller 102 for fetching a graphic layout associated with a user input 20 and projecting or providing a processed version of the graphic layout on the display screen 104. The display system additionally comprises one or more navigation members such as, but not limited to, in the form of push buttons, keypad, or touch-based icons on a display screen 104. The display system 100 is an automotive grade display unit comprising components such as, but not limited to, one or more electronic components, cover lens, a backlight, a 25 touch screen, a liquid crystal display, soft tell tales and gauges for effective transmission of the vehicle related information or data to the user. The display system 100 serves as the primary interface for the rider-vehicle interaction. The display system 100 is usually disposed in a visibility zone of the user for effectively transmitting the vehicle related parameters to the user. In an aspect, the display system 100 is augmented by software-powered display 30 panels representing the data or information pertaining to vehicle related parameters through alpha numeric, textual, colour coded, or graphical representations.
[00055] In an aspect, in a two-wheeled vehicle the display system 100 is disposed at a central region of the handlebar in the line of view of the user. In another aspect, in other vehicles such as, but not limited to, multi-axle vehicles, 3 wheelers and 4 wheelers, the display system 100 is disposed behind a steering wheel at an elevation to ensures the visibility of the display system 100 isn’t compromised.
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[00056] In an embodiment, the display system 100 is an instrument cluster of the vehicle. In another embodiment, the display system 100 refers to a dashboard of the vehicle. In another embodiment, the display system 100 is a control panel of the vehicle.
[00057] The controller 102 is communicatively connected to one or more components of the vehicle. The controller is communicatively connected to one or more navigation members 10 (shown in figure 3) or an input device for reception of user input. The controller 102 is functionally connected to the display screen 104. The input device may be integrated with the display system in one embodiment, wherein the user input can be provided through the input device.
[00058] The controller 102 in some embodiments may include one or more additional 15 components such as, but not limited to, a memory 102b, an input - output module (not shown), an input port 102c, transceiver (not shown), a processing unit 102a, etc. In yet another embodiment, the controller 102 may include more than one of same or similar control units or controllers. In an aspect, the processing unit 102a may be communicatively coupled to the memory 102b, the transceiver, and the input/output unit, input port 102c. 20
[00059] In another embodiment, the control unit 106 may include only a processor which may be required to process the received instructions / signals from one or more inputs device like control switches, a user interface configured to receive a user input and process the same.
[00060] In an aspect, the processing unit 102a of the controller 102 may include suitable logic, circuitry, interfaces, and/or code that may be configured to execute a set of instructions 25 stored in the memory 102b. The processing unit 102a may be implemented based on a number of processor technologies known in the art. The processor unit may work in coordination with the transceiver, the input/output unit including the input port 102c to receive one or more vehicle related parameters. Examples of the processor unit include, but not limited to, an X86-based processor, a Reduced Instruction Set Computing (RISC) 30 processor, an Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC) processor, a Complex Instruction Set Computing (CIBC) processor, and/or other processor.
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In yet another embodiment, the control unit 106 may be in communication with an analytic module (not shown) which is configured to perform additional analysis of the communication information received from the user input.
[00062] The transceiver of the controller 102 may include suitable logic, circuitry, interfaces, and/or code that may be configured to transmit and receive a user input indicative of desired 5 riding mode of the vehicle and transmit a processed graphic image. The transceiver may implement one or more known technologies to support wired or wireless communication with the communication network. In an embodiment, the transceiver may include, but is not limited to, an antenna, a radio frequency (RF) transceiver, one or more amplifiers, a tuner, one or more oscillators, a digital signal processor, a Universal Serial Bus (USB) device, a 10 coder-decoder (CODEC) chipset, a subscriber identity module (SIM) card, and/or a local buffer. The transceiver may communicate via wireless communication with networks, such as but not limited to the Internet, an Intranet and/or a wireless network, such as a cellular telephone network, a wireless local area network (LAN) and/or a metropolitan area network (MAN). The wireless communication may use any of a plurality of communication standards, 15 protocols and technologies, such as: Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM), Enhanced Data GSM Environment (EDGE), wideband code division multiple access (W-CDMA), code division multiple access (CDMA), time division multiple access (TDMA), Bluetooth, Wireless Fidelity (Wi-Fi) (e,g., IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g and/or IEEE 802.11n), voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP), Wi-MAX. 20
[00063] In some embodiments, the memory 102b in communication with the controller 102 is capable of storing machine executable instructions. Further, the controller 102 is capable of executing the machine executable instructions to perform the functions described herein. The controller 102 is in communication with components such as the processing unit 102a and the analytic module. In another embodiment, the controller 102 is embodied as a multi-core 25 processor, a single core processor, or a combination of one or more multi-core processors and one or more single core processors. For example, the controller 102 is embodied as one or more of various processing devices, such as a coprocessor, a microprocessor, a controller, a digital signal processor (DSP), a processing circuitry with or without an accompanying DSP, or various other processing devices including integrated circuits such as, for example, an 30 application specific integrated circuit (ASIC), a field programmable gate array (FPGA), a microcontroller unit (MCU), a hardware accelerator, a special-purpose computer chip, or the like. In yet another embodiment, the controller 102 is configured to execute hard-coded
functionality. In still another embodiment, the control unit 106 is embodied as an executor of instructions, where the instructions are specifically configured to the controller 102 to perform the steps or operations described herein for controlling display on a display system 100 of a vehicle.
[00064] The controller 102 may be configured to include suitable logic, circuitry, interfaces,
5 and/or code that may be configured to store the set of instructions, which are executed by a processor of the controller 102. In an embodiment, the memory may be configured to store one or more programs, routines, or scripts that may be executed in coordination with the processor. The memory 102b may be implemented based on a Random Access Memory (RAM), a Read-Only Memory (ROM), a Hard Disk Drive (HDD), a storage server, and/or a 10 Secure Digital (SD) card for storing various one or more cell related parameters. The controller 102 may additionally comprise one or more processor units configured to enable arithmetic and logical applications of the controller 102.
[00065] Furthermore, the memory 102b may comprise one or more computer-readable storage media which may be utilized in implementing embodiments consistent with the 15 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 20 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”. In a preferred embodiment the memory 102b is a dynamic memory. 25
[00066] In some other embodiments, the controller 102 may further be configured to communicate a signal to an ECU (EMS ECU) or a Vehicle Control Unit (VCU) of the vehicle for controlling display on a display screen 104 of the vehicle. The embodiment of the ECU or the VCU can be configured for controlling the displaying operating should not be meant to be limiting the scope of the present invention. 30
[00067] The display screen 104 is a viewing surface through which the controller transmits the information or data pertinent to vehicle related parameters by alpha-numeric, graphical,
colour coded, or textual representation. The display screen 104 may comprise a vacuum fluorescent display, a liquid crystal display, a thin film transistor LCD display, a LED display or even a viewing surface permitting holographic representation of the data or information in 3 dimensions. [00068] In an aspect, the controller 102 is configured to: receive a user input, wherein the
5 user input being indicative of a desired riding mode from one or more riding modes of a vehicle. The controller 102 is configured to fetch a graphic layout 106 from a plurality of graphic layouts 106. Each of the plurality of graphic layouts 106 is associated with each of the one or more riding modes of the vehicle. The controller 102 is then configured to process the graphic layout 106 in terms of modifying one or more absolute visual effects of the 10 graphic layout 106 and adapting one or more relative visual effects of the graphic layout 106. The one or more absolute visual effects of the graphic layout 106 is based on global positioning coordinates of the display system while the one or more relative visual effects of the graphic layout 106 is based on one or more external environmental factors. Upon processing, the controller 102 is configured to provide the processed graphic layout 106 onto 15 the display screen 104. The transmittance or provision of the processed graphic layout in an embodiment is through a dedicated communication channel to avoid any maleficence from penetrating into the software architecture of the display system 100.
[00069] In an aspect, the controller 102 is interfaced with one or more sensors, wherein the one or more sensors are configured to sense at least one of the one or more environmental 20 factors, global positioning coordinates, the user input, essential parameters and non-essential parameters. The one or more environmental factors may be ambient light, rain, fog and the like. The global positioning coordinates indicate a time zone of vehicle operation indicative of a day or night in which the vehicle 200 is being operated. The essential and non-essential parameters refer to operating status of one or more components disposed in the vehicle 200 25 such as prime mover temperature, prime mover speed, tyre pressure, mileage, battery status, fuel status, and the like illustrated in foregoing paragraphs.
[00070] In an aspect, the graphic layout 106 comprises at least one of a pre-set graphic image 108 indicative of the desired riding mode, and one or more graphic elements 110 superposed relative to the pre-set graphic image in a pre-defined pattern. The pre-defined pattern is 30 associated with the desired riding mode.
[00071] During operation, the rider upon mobilizing the vehicle, the display system 100 is in stand-by mode. The rider is to choose between the available one or more riding modes of the vehicle. Upon the user input indicative of the desired riding mode is transmitted through the user interface onto the controller 102, the controller 102 is configured to fetch the graphic layout 106 associated with the desired riding mode. The fetched graphic layout 106
5 comprises a pre-set graphic image 108 in conjunction with one or more graphic elements 110 explained in later paragraphs. A graphic engine (not shown) is configured to fetch the graphic layout from a library present in the memory of the controller 102.
[00072] The fetched graphic layout 106 is then processed to suit the environmental requirements to amplify the comprehension, perception and conspicuousness of the display 10 system 100. To this end, one or more absolute visual parameters of the graphic layout 106 comprises enabling a dak theme upon the global positioning coordinates interfacing with an associated time zone being indicative of a night atmosphere; and enabling a light theme upon the global positioning coordinates interfacing with the associated time zone being indicative of a day atmosphere. In an aspect, each of the dark theme and the light theme is associated 15 with a pre-set primary surface color of the pre-set graphic image 108 with the one or more graphic elements 110 being depicted in a pre-set secondary color. The combination of the pre-set primary surface color and the pre-set secondary color being configured to meet a pre-set contrast ratio.
[00073] For instance, in a dark theme the pre-set primary surface color is dark grey while the 20 pre-set secondary color is one of purple, blue, red, yellow or a color imparted by varying wavelength to suit customization aspects as well as the pre-set contrast ratio. In an embodiment, the pre-set contrast ratio is at least 15.6:1, to provide precise contrast of the one or more graphic elements 110 against the pre-set image 108.
[00074] The configuration of the display system 100 being modified to a dark theme and a 25 light theme reduces photopsia of the eyes, making adaptation of the eye muscles better to suit the visibility constraints of the display system 100. Thereby, the power consumption in terms of luminescence is auto-adjustment in accordance with the present configuration yielding lower power consumption rates, whilst minimizing eye strains.
[00075] In an aspect, the one or more relative visual parameters of the graphic layout 106 30 comprising at least one of sharpness, contrast, wavelength, luminance, intensity, and brightness. The one or more environmental factors being at least one of ambient light, rain
and fog. In an embodiment, the one or more sensors comprises a photosensor communicatively coupled to the controller 102 to detect the ambient light. [00076] After incorporation of the one or more absolute visual parameters and the one or more relative visual parameters, the processed graphic layout 106 is provided on the display screen 104. The user, still holds the option to auto-adjust brightness, contrast, transparency,
5 and other like parameters by using one or more navigation members and the settings tab of the user interface.
[00077] In an embodiment, under default system architecture, the pre-defined pattern of disposition of the one or more graphic elements 110 is based on ergonomic orientation of the content or information or data the one or more graphic elements 110 convey and the priority 10 ascribed to each. In another embodiment, the pre-defined pattern of disposition of the one or more graphic elements 110 is customizable by the user, the customization is enabled by the controller 102 only during a stand-by mode of the vehicle.
[00078] Figure 2 exemplarily illustrates a sequence of operations in navigating through the display system in accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure. 15
[00079] With reference to Figure 2, 200 denotes a vehicle, more specifically 200 denotes a user interface perceivable by the user or rider of the vehicle, 202 denotes a general tab, 204 denotes a first page, 206 denotes a second page, 208 denotes a riding mode tab and 210 denotes a third page associated with the riding mode tab.
[00080] With reference to Figure 2 in conjunction with Figure 1, an illustrative representation 20 of the user interface of the display system 100 is depicted. The display screen 104 may be invoked or alerted by the rider upon insertion of an ignition key or a signal indicative of vehicle start being transmitted by undertaking keyless methods of vehicle mobilization. The first page 204 is therefore invoked by the rider upon an intent of vehicle mobilization be perceived by a control unit of the vehicle. The first page 204 is displayed to the rider or user 25 during the stand-by condition of the vehicle 200. In the stand-by condition, a brand logo pertinent to the vehicle 100 is displayed with a customized message. The customized message may include, but not limited to, a textual intent of welcome appended with a personalized message and name of the authorized rider. The customized message in another embodiment may be support by a pre-set audio recording indicative of vehicle ON. The first page 204 30 additionally comprises a general tab 202.
[00081] In an embodiment, the invoking of the general tab 202 permits the rider or user to customize the first page 204 comprising the customized textual display and pre-set audio through a personal digital assistant of the user. However, the customization of the first page 204 is limited to the stand-by mode of the vehicle 200.
[00082] In an aspect, the first page 204 further comprises a vehicle settings tab. Upon 5 invocation of the vehicle settings tab, the rider or user is directed to the second page 206. The second page 206 may comprise various tabs relating to customization of the vehicle parameters such as sound parameters, a lighting sequence, connect device sequence, a hill hold assistance and the like.
[00083] In an aspect, the connect device sequence permits the rider or user to connect the 10 display system 100 communicatively with an electronic device including the personal digital assistant of the user. The connect device sequence promotes the communication aspect of the vehicle 200 by establishing a secure communication channel through a dedicated network between the user’s electronic device and the vehicle 200.
[00084] Upon invoking the riding mode 208 tab, the rider is directed to the third page 210. At 15 page 210 the rider is provided with the option of choosing between multiple existing riding modes of the vehicle 200. The third page 210 is merely an illustrative list of riding modes and shall not be construed to be limitative.
[00085] In an aspect, each riding mode displayed in the third page 210 is associated with a graphic layout 106 comprising a pre-set graphic image 108 and one or more graphic elements 20 110. In each of the riding modes, the user interface or graphic layout 106 comprises a textual indication of the riding mode selected.
[00086] However, based on studies concerning the neurological ability of perception, the human mind responds faster to visual displays concerning images than textual data. In order to effectuate the conveyance of improved riding ability and ride mode perception, the present 25 subject matter employs configurable and customizable graphic layouts associated with each riding mode of the vehicle 200.
[00087] In an aspect, the urban mode is indicative of city riding parameters wherein the speed of the vehicle is within city limits with a cruise control selection being permissible. Under urban mode, the vehicle speed, gear selection and prime mover rpm are of concern to the 30 user. In order to provide the same, the pre-set graphic image 108 comprises of a city background illustrative of urban mode, where the one or more graphic elements 110
comprising vehicle speed, prime mover rpm and cruise control mode are disposed in pre-defined locations for ease of understanding and accessibility by the user.
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In an aspect, the rain mode is indicative of riding conditions wherein the anti-lock braking (hereinafter referred to as ABS) are of critical importance to ensure wheel-to-ground contact. During the rain mode, the pre-set graphic image 108 comprises animated 3d 5 elements of the rain drops to indicate to the user the on-set of the rain mode. Further, the one or more graphic elements 110 concerning the ABS status is highlighted on the display screen 104 and disposed in a pre-defined locations permitting ease of accessibility to the user.
[00089] In an aspect the sport mode of the vehicle 200 is indicative of a highway riding whereby the vehicle speed and cruise control status plays a concerning role to the rider. The 10 pre-set graphic image 108 may comprise an illustrative animated depiction of the highway to clearly indicate the sport mode to the user. Further, the one or more graphic elements 110 indicative of cruise control, vehicle speed, gear indication, are disposed in pre-defined locations of the display screen 104 to provide ease of accessibility in terms of viewing and perception to the rider. 15
[00090] In an aspect, the track mode is indicative of racing conditions or vehicle operating under limits of racing rules wherein the vehicle speed, prime mover speed and gear selection play a crucial role. The pre-set graphic image 108 associated with the track mode comprises a background image illustrative of racing conditions such as, but not limited to, a finish line, racing flags and other vector images indicative of racing conditions. Further, the one or more 20 graphic elements 110 such as vehicle speed, prime mover speed and gear selection and disposed in pre-defined location to enhance the accessibility and perception of the selected riding mode and its concerned parameters.
[00091] In an aspect, the off-road mode is designed to permit the rider to ride through off roading conditions involving a rugged terrain. In the off-road mode the speed of the vehicle is 25 limited whereby the rear abs characteristics are off and the wheelie control is enabled. The off-road mode comprises enhanced safety features to ensure wheel-ground contact thereby the bike stunts are tuned. To better perceive an off-road mode of the vehicle the pre-set graphic image 108 comprises one or more animated elements such as mountains to be indicative of the terrain for the off-road mode. The pre-set image 108 thereby adequately 30 conveys the selection of the off-road mode to the rider. Further, since in off-road mode the torque, prime mover speed and abs control are of prioritized concern, the one or more graphic
elements 110 and their pre-defined orientation comprises the abs, prime mover speed and torque aspects being disposed in pre-defined location to permit easy convenience of comprehension to the user.
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In an aspect, the present subject matter further permits the user to customize the relative disposition of the one or more graphic elements 110 based on orientations which 5 improve their perceptibility of parameters. The customization of the graphic layout 106 is only permissible during the stand-by mode of the vehicle and ceases as soon as a throttle input is sensed by the controller 102.
[00093] In an embodiment, the user interface comprising the display screen 104 of the display system 100 enables the selection and user inputs from the rider by permitting the rider 10 to navigate through the display screen 104 through a touch screen interface provided in the display system 100 or through a keypad, or control switches, provided in the handlebar of the vehicle 200.
[00094] In an aspect, in the event the rider fails to select a riding mode, the controller 102 is configured to fetch the graphic layout 106 associated with the rider’s last executed ride mode 15 and provide the same on the display screen 104. In an embodiment, the selections provided by the rider may be stored in the display system 100 as a user profile (not shown). Accordingly, the controller 102 may activate the selections made by the rider, when the rider selects the relevant user profile. In an embodiment, apart from the selections for customizing the riding modes in the vehicle, the controller 102 may also provide an interim setting for 20 ease of simplicity.
[00095] Figure 3 exemplarily illustrates a display screen comprising a graphic layout in accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure.
[00096] With reference to Figure 3, 300 denotes an instrument cluster, 302 denotes a first set of graphic elements, 304 denotes a second set of graphic elements, 306 denotes a pre-defined 25 region of the display screen, 308 denotes a remnant region of the display screen, and 310 denotes one or more navigation members. Embodiments of Figure 3 shall be explained in conjunction with Figure 1 and Figure 2.
[00097] Figure 3 illustrates an instrument cluster 300 of a vehicle synonymously referred to as a display system 100. The instrument cluster 300 comprises a display screen 104 in 30 conjunction with a framed periphery comprising one or more navigation members 310. The one or more navigation members 310 represent various functionalities of the instrument
cluster 300 with reference to the interface displayed. In a preferred embodiment, the one or more navigation members 310 are disposed on one of a left side or right side of the display system 100 in proximity to the gripping location of the handlebar of the vehicle to permit the user to use or configure the user interface without much distraction as it is within the precincts of the handlebar gripper.
5 [00098] Figure 3 illustrates navigation through the user interface by use of one or more navigation members 310 being keypad or push buttons. In another embodiment, the one or more navigation members 310 may be eliminated from the instrument cluster 300, whereby the user interface navigation shall be touch-based. In another embodiment, the instrument cluster 300 is gesture based for navigation through the user interfaces.
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[00099] In an aspect, the one or more graphic elements 110 comprises a first set of graphic elements 302 and a second set of graphic elements 304. The first set of graphic elements 302 is indicative of essential parameters of one or more components in communication with the display system 100. The second set of graphic elements 304 is indicative of non-essential parameters associated with the user input. The one or more components may include a central 15 vehicle control unit of the vehicle, a tail lamp, a turn signal lamp, a side stand, a kill switch, a prime mover, a wheel speed, a tyre pressure, and the like.
[000100] In an aspect, the essential parameters are associated with safety critical aspects of the vehicle 200 such as but not limited to, a deflated tyre, a kill switch status, a side stand enabled while riding, and the like. In the configuration of the display screen 104, it is 20 imperative to ensure that safety concerning parameters of the vehicle 200 such as the first set of graphic elements 302 should be disposed in a conspicuous location to permit accessibility to the user or rider. To this end, the first set of graphic elements 302 are disposed in a pre-defined region 306 of the display screen 104 to enable effective perception of the essential parameters to the user. 25
[000101] In an embodiment, the pre-defined region 306 is at least one of a bottom region and a top region of the display screen 104, which is in a line of sight of the user when the display screen 104 is disposed in-front of the user.
[000102] In an aspect, the first set of graphic elements 302 in the vehicle 200 is at least one of a fuel level indication, a side stand indication, a battery level indication, a tyre 30 pressure indication, a mileage indication, and a kill switch indication. In an embodiment, the first set of graphic elements 302 are disposed in a linear manner in the pre-defined region 306
in a pre-defined order associated with priority of the data or content associated with the first set of graphic elements 302. [000103] In an aspect, the non-essential parameters relate more precisely with the desired riding mode of the vehicle 200. As illustrated in Figure 2, each riding mode has a different concern on the behalf of the rider associated with it, whereby the second set of
5 graphic elements 304 are configured to vary as per the riding mode. The second set of graphic elements 304 in the vehicle 200 being at least one of a cruise control status, a prime mover speed, a vehicle speed, a terrain indication and a riding mode indication. In an aspect, the second set of graphic elements 304 is disposed in a remnant region 308 of the display screen 104 and being associated with the received user input. 10
[000104] In an embodiment, the display screen 104 comprises a dynamic layout comprising the second set of graphic elements 304 and a static layout comprising the first set of graphic elements 302 associated with safety critical embodiments. The static layout being disposed in the pre-defined region 306 of the display screen 104 while the dynamic layout being disposed in the remnant region 0308. 15
[000105] In an aspect, the first set of graphic elements 302 and the second set of graphic elements 304 may comprise a combination of alpha-numeric data with graphical images or illustrations enhanced with animations to illustrate the parameters more conspicuously being depicted by the concerned graphic element. For instance, the fuel status may be indicated by a transparent depiction of a fuel tank with the level being indicated by a highlighted segment 20 of the fuel tank.
[000106] In an aspect, the user interface as depicted in Figure 3 is organized to ensure a clutter-free perception of the information or data concerning the vehicle 200 with each concerning elements such as the first set of graphic elements 302 being highlighted in contrast to the pre-set graphic image 108. 25
[000107] Figure 3 depicts a preferred embodiment of the user interface whereby the pre-defined region 306 of the display screen 104 concerns a top portion and a bottom portion of the display screen 104. The first set of graphic elements 302 disposed in the pre-defined region 306 comprises the hazard lamp status, the side stand status, the battery charge availability, the fuel availability and the kill switch status. Additionally, the first set of 30 graphic elements 302 depicts the temperature of the prime mover in ranges of high and low, the mileage of the vehicle, and the tyre pressure of each of the wheels connected to the
vehicle 200. In an aspect, the first set of graphic elements 302 alter its wavelength upon discerning of a unsafe mode of operation of the vehicle 200, whereby the safety critical features are further conspicuously depicted. Furthermore, the second set of graphic elements 304 are disposed in the remnant region 308 of the display screen 104, which is a middle region of the display screen 104. The second set of graphic elements 304 may comprise a
5 vehicle speed, an ABS status, a cruise control status, a riding mode depiction and the prime mover speed. The one or more graphic elements 106 may be oriented in different implementations to adhere to customization aspects of the present subject matter. [000108] Figure 4 illustrates a method for controlling display in a vehicle in accordance with the embodiments of the present disclosure.
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[000109] The method for controlling display in a vehicle starts at step 402 and proceeds to step 404. At step 404, a default graphic layout 204 is displayed on a display screen 104 of the vehicle 200 by a controller 102. The default graphic layout 204 is displayed upon receipt of an input signal indicative of a vehicle ON or a vehicle mobilization. The default graphic layout 204 in a preferred embodiment refers to first page 204 as illustrated in Figure 2. After 15 the display of the default graphic layout 204, the method 400 moves to step 406.
[000110] At step 406, the controller 102 is configured to receive a user input indicative of a desired riding mode of the vehicle 200 from one or more riding modes of the vehicle 200. The user input may be transmitted through one or more navigation members 310 or a touchscreen-based user interface. The method 400 proceeds to step 408. 20
[000111] At step 408, the controller 102 is configured to fetch a graphic layout 106 associated with the desired riding mode of the vehicle 200. The controller 102 comprises a memory 102b comprising a library of a plurality of graphic layouts 106. A graphic engine is configured to fetch the graphic layout associated with the desired riding mode onto a display screen 104 of the display system 100. 25
[000112] In an aspect, each graphic layout 106 comprises at least one of: a pre-set graphic image 108 indicative of the desired riding mode of the vehicle 200; and one or more graphic elements 110 superposed relative to the pre-set graphic image 108 in a pre-defined pattern. The one or more graphic elements 110 are indicative of one or more vehicle related parameters. 30
[000113] In an embodiment, the pre-defined pattern being associated with the desired riding mode. In another embodiment, the pre-defined pattern of disposition of the one or
more graphic elements 110 is customizable by the user, wherein the customization is enabled by the controller 102 during a stand-by mode of the vehicle 200. [000114] In an aspect, the one or more graphic elements 110 comprising: a first set of graphic elements 302 indicative of essential parameters of one or more components of the vehicle 200 in communication with the display screen 104; and a second set of graphic
5 elements 304 indicative of non-essential parameters associated with the desired riding mode. The first set of graphic elements 302 are disposed in a pre-defined region 306 of the display screen 104 to enable effective perception of the essential parameters to a user. The second set of graphic elements 304 are disposed in a remnant region 308 of the display screen 104 and is associated with the desired riding mode. 10
[000115] In an embodiment, the pre-defined region being at least one of a bottom region and a top region of the display screen 104 which is in a line of sight of the user when the display screen 104 disposed in-front of the user.
[000116] In an aspect, the first set of graphic elements 302 in the vehicle 200 being at least one of a fuel level indication, a side stand indication, a battery level indication, a tyre 15 pressure indication, a mileage indication, and a kill switch indication. In another aspect, the second set of graphic elements 304 in the vehicle 200 being at least one of a cruise control status, a prime mover speed, a vehicle speed, a terrain indication and a riding mode indication. The method 400 then proceeds to step 410.
[000117] At step 410, the controller 102 is configured to modify one or more absolute 20 visual effects of the fetched graphic layout based on global positioning coordinates. In an aspect, the controller 102 is interfacing with one or more sensors, wherein the one or more sensors being configured to sense at least one of the one or more environmental factors, global positioning coordinates, the desired riding mode of the user, essential parameters and non-essential parameters of the vehicle 200. 25
[000118] In an aspect, modifying the one or more absolute visual parameters of the graphic layout 106 comprising: enabling a dark theme upon the global positioning coordinates interfacing with an associated time zone being indicative of a night atmosphere; and enabling a light theme upon the global positioning coordinates interfacing with the associated time zone being indicative of a day atmosphere. Each of the dark theme and the 30 light theme being associated with a pre-set primary surface color of the pre-set graphic image 108 with the one or more graphic elements 110 being depicted in a pre-set secondary color.
Further, the combination of the pre-set primary surface color and the pre-set secondary color is configured to meet a pre-set contrast ratio. The method 400 then proceeds to step 412. [000119] At step 412, the controller 102 is configured to adapt the graphic layout 106 in conformance with one or more relative visual effects based on one or more external environmental factors. The one or more relative visual parameters of the graphic layout (106)
5 comprising at least one of sharpness, contrast, wavelength, luminance, intensity, and brightness. The one or more environmental factors being at least one of ambient light, rain and fog. The method 400 then proceeds to step 414.
[000120] At step 414, the controller 102 is configured to provide the adapted graphic layout onto the display screen 104 of the vehicle 200. The method 400 ends at step 416. 10
[000121] Figure 5 illustrates an exemplary embodiment of the display screen comprising one or more connected layout in accordance with some other embodiments of the present disclosure.
[000122] With reference to Figure 5, 502 denotes one or more connected layout of the display system. In an aspect, the display system 100 is provided with one or more navigation 15 members 310 providing a multiplexing of an interface between the display screen 104 and the user input. The one or more navigation members 310 are configured to permit the user to choose between the plurality of graphical layouts 106 and provide one or more connected layouts 502.
[000123] In an aspect, the one or more connected layouts 502 are configured to be 20 interposed relative to the processed graphic layout 106, wherein the one or more connected layouts 502 being partially covering the processed graphic layout 106. Further, the one or more navigation members 310 permit one or more actions associated with the one or more connected layouts 502. The one or more connected layouts 502 is associated with one or more applications of a personal digital assistant of the user, wherein the one or more 25 connected layouts 502 comprising at least one of a text display, a call display, a software update, a playlist display. The one or more actions comprising at least one of select playback, fast forward, return to processed graphic layout, volume modulation, call accept and call decline.
[000124] In an embodiment, the one or more connected layouts 502 being interposed 30 relative to the processed graphic layout 106 during a pre-set duration of time, wherein the
pre-set duration of time is associated with an activated state of the one or more applications in requisite of the user input. [000125] In an aspect, the application being in communication with the display system 100 through the one or more connected layout 502 is based on a permission page accepted by the user whereby only those software application for which permission is provided is allowed
5 to interface with the display system 100, thereby being provided on the display screen 104.
[000126] In view of increased connectivity amongst various electronic components, electronic devices of the rider such as a personal digital assistant is communicatively coupled to the display system 100 whereby, the user or rider is permitted to access the functionalities provided by the personal digital assistant through the display system 100. 10
[000127] As an illustration, a user wearable device of the rider is connected to the personal digital assistant and the display system 100, whereby the rider has opted for music playback. The one or more connected layout 502 is configured to display content or data pertinent to the playback music on the display screen 104, whereby the processed graphic layout 106 associated with the riding mode is re-organized to accommodate the same. The 15 one or more navigation members 310, in this scenario permit volume modulation by say single pressing of the left arrow and right arrow, and also permits playback and fast forward by double pressing of the left arrow and right arrow respectively. The present configuration of the one or more connected layout thereby accommodates multiple functionality by the usage of existent one or more navigation members 310 without any clutter. 20
[000128] In another illustration, upon the user or rider receiving a call, the one or more connected layout 502 associated with the call application on the user’s personal digital assistant is configured to swipe across the screen superposed relative to the graphic layout 106. The one or more navigation members 310 in this case further permits accepting the call through say single press or double press of the right arrow or rejecting the call through say 25 single press or double press of the left arrow.
[000129] In another illustration, the down arrow of the one or more navigation members 310 may be configured to activate voice assist operation in the vehicle 200 through the display system 100, wherein the display system 100 or the user wearable device may be provided with audio receptors. 30
[000130] In another illustration, the display system 100 may be additionally provided with image capturing units functionally connected to the one or more navigation members,
whereby the utility of the down arrow in a sequence enables one of time lapse, photo, video capture, and the like. [000131] The above-presented examples are purely for illustration purposes, and any combination of one or more navigation members 310 may be employed in achieving various functionalities of the personal digital assistant as well as the display system 100. The purpose
5 is provided a compact cluster design in the vehicle whereby a respective combination or sequence of operation of the one or more navigation members 310 helps realize a designated operation or functionality of the personal digital assistant or the display system.
[000132] Conventionally, the dashboard or instrument cluster is cluttered with multiple keypad buttons or switches, leading to confusion during vehicle operation as well as 10 distraction on the part of the user or rider in realizing the in-built functions. The present configuration of one or more navigation members 310 in a preferred embodiment are disposed in a control switch area or on a left or right side of the display screen in an accessible area of the user to ensure minimum distraction. In a two-wheeler, the one or more navigation members 310 are disposed adjacent to the display screen 104, in the vicinity of the 15 gripper of the handlebar to permit the user to easily access the one or more navigation members 310.
[000133] Further, as a safety critical measure the one or more navigation members 310 associated with vehicle critical operations such as ride mode change are left unaffected with the additional functionality to not cause any accidental disruption to vehicle operation. 20
[000134] In an embodiment, the one or more connected layout 502 is floating relative to the processed graphic layout 106. In another embodiment, the one or more connected layout 502 is only provided on the display screen 104 during the activation of the associated function by the user or rider pre-emptively. In other words, only when the playback music is activated by the user, the one or more connected layout 502 associated with the music is 25 provided on the display screen 104, and the one or more navigation members 310 associated with the one or more connected layout 502 are enabled.
[000135] Thereby, the provision of one or more navigation members permits multiplexing of layouts and functions by the user at minimized distraction levels, whilst the compact design of the display system 100 being in-tact. Further as a safety feature only non-30 critical operations such as calling, voice assist, camera activation, music playing and the like are associated with the one or more navigation members 310.
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The terms “an embodiment”, “embodiment”, “embodiments”, “the embodiment”, “the embodiments”, “one or more embodiments”, “some embodiments”, and “one embodiment” mean “one or more (but not all) embodiments of the invention(s)” unless expressly specified otherwise. The terms “including”, “comprising”, “having” and variations thereof mean “including but not limited to”, unless expressly specified otherwise. The terms 5 “a”, “an” and “the” mean “one or more”, unless expressly specified otherwise.
[000137] The disclosed claimed limitations and the disclosure provided herein provides a display system 100 and a method 400 for controlling display in a vehicle 200. The present subject matter is configured to provide an interactive user interface to ensure better comprehension and perceptibility of crucial vehicle parameters on the part of the user or 10 rider. The present subject matter to enable better comprehension of riding mode of the vehicle provides a distinct graphic layout associated with each riding mode of the vehicle. Further, the graphic layout is customizable based on user preferences to adhere to user’s personal preferences.
[000138] The present subject matter additionally proposes a reduced eye strain and improved 15 power consumption by modulating the backlight characteristics as well as modifying and adapting the graphic layout based on day-night conditions as well as external environmental factors.
[000139] The present configuration additionally promotes connected services by permitting ease of access to user’s designated personal digital assistant by interfacing software 20 applications installed in the personal digital assistant with the present display system 100. The disclosed configuration further induces safety critical aspects in the designing of the present display system 100, whereby whilst undertaking minimum distraction off the road, the user is permitted to multiplex between different functions of the vehicle.
[000140] A description of an embodiment with several components in communication with 25 another does not imply that all such components are required, On the contrary, a variety of optional components are described to illustrate the wide variety of possible embodiments of the invention,
[000141] Finally, the language used in the specification has been principally selected for readability and instructional purposes, and it may not have been selected to delineate or 30 circumscribe the inventive subject matter and is therefore intended that the scope of the invention be limited not by this detailed description, but rather by any claims that issue on an application based here on. Accordingly, the embodiments of the present invention are
intended to be illustrative, but not limiting, of the scope of the invention, which is set forth in the following claims. [000142] While various aspects and embodiments have been disclosed herein, other aspects and embodiments will be apparent to those skilled in the art. The various aspects and embodiments disclosed herein are for purposes of illustration and are not intended to be 5 limiting, with the true scope and spirit being indicated by the following claims.
[000143] A person with ordinary skills in the art will appreciate that the systems, modules, and sub-modules have been illustrated and explained to serve as examples and should not be considered limiting in any manner. It will be further appreciated that the variants of the above disclosed system elements, modules, and other features and functions, or alternatives thereof, 10 may be combined to create other different systems or applications.
[000144] While the present disclosure has been described with reference to certain embodiments, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes may be made and equivalents may be substituted without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. In addition, many modifications may be made to adapt a particular situation or 15 material to the teachings of the present disclosure without departing from its scope. Therefore, it is intended that the present disclosure not be limited to the particular embodiment disclosed, but that the present disclosure will include all embodiments falling within the scope of the appended claims.
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1. A display system (100), the display system (100) comprising:
a display screen (104); and
a controller (102), the controller (102) communicatively connected to the display screen (104), and being configured to: 5
receive a user input, wherein the user input being indicative of a desired riding mode from one or more riding modes of a vehicle (200),
fetch a graphic layout (106) from a plurality of graphic layouts (106), wherein each of the plurality of graphic layouts (106) being associated with each of the one or more riding modes, 10
process the graphic layout (106), wherein processing the graphic layout comprises:
modifying one or more absolute visual effects of the graphic layout (106) based on global positioning coordinates of the display system (100), and 15
adapting one or more relative visual effects of the graphic layout (106) based on one or more external environmental factors, and
providing the processed graphic layout (106) onto the display screen (104).
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2. The display system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein each graphic layout (106) comprising at least one of:
a pre-set graphic image (108) indicative of the desired riding mode; and
one or more graphic elements (110) superposed relative to the pre-set graphic image in a pre-defined pattern, 25
wherein the pre-defined pattern being associated with the desired riding mode.
3. The display system (100) as claimed in claim 2, wherein the pre-defined pattern of disposition of the one or more graphic elements (110) being customizable by the user, 30
wherein the customization being enabled by the controller (102) during a stand-by mode of the vehicle (200).
4. The display system (100) as claimed in claim 2, wherein the one or more graphic elements (110) comprising:
a first set of graphic elements (302) indicative of essential parameters of one or more components in communication with the display system (100); and 5
a second set of graphic elements (304) indicative of non-essential parameters associated with the user input,
wherein the first set of graphic elements (302) being disposed in a pre-defined region (306) of the display screen (104) to enable effective perception of the essential parameters to the user, and 10
wherein the second set of graphic elements (304) being disposed in a remnant region (308) of the display screen (104) and being associated with the received user input.
5. The display system (100) as claimed in claim 4, wherein the pre-defined region being 15 at least one of a bottom region and a top region of the display screen (104) being in a line of sight of the user when the display screen (104) being disposed in-front of the user.
6. The display system (100) as claimed in claim 4, wherein the first set of graphic 20 elements (302) in the vehicle (200) being at least one of a fuel level indication, a side stand indication, a battery level indication, a tyre pressure indication, a mileage indication, and a kill switch indication; and
wherein the second set of graphic elements (304) in the vehicle (200) being at least one of a cruise control status, a prime mover speed, a vehicle speed, a terrain 25 indication and a riding mode indication.
7. The display system (100) as claimed in claim 4, wherein the controller (102) being interfaced with one or more sensors, wherein the one or more sensors being configured to sense at least one of the one or more environmental factors, global 30 positioning coordinates, the user input, essential parameters and non-essential parameters.
8. The display system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein modifying the one or more absolute visual parameters of the graphic layout (106) comprising:
enabling a dark theme upon the global positioning coordinates interfacing with an associated time zone being indicative of a night atmosphere; and
enabling a light theme upon the global positioning coordinates interfacing with 5 the associated time zone being indicative of a day atmosphere,
wherein each of the dark theme and the light theme being associated with a pre-set primary surface color of the pre-set graphic image (108) with the one or more graphic elements (110) being depicted in a pre-set secondary color, and 10
wherein the combination of the pre-set primary surface color and the pre-set secondary color being configured to meet a pre-set contrast ratio.
9. The display system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the one or more relative visual parameters of the graphic layout (106) comprising at least one of sharpness, 15 contrast, wavelength, luminance, intensity, and brightness; and wherein the one or more environmental factors being at least one of ambient light and rain.
10. The display system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the display system (100) comprising: 20
one or more navigation members (310), the one or more navigation members (310) providing a multiplexing of an interface between the display screen (104) and the user input;
wherein the one or more navigation members (310) being configured to permit the user to choose between the plurality of graphical layouts (106) and 25 provide one or more connected layouts (502).
11. The display system (100) as claimed in claim 10, wherein the one or more connected layouts (502) being configured to be interposed relative to the processed graphic layout (106), 30
wherein the one or more connected layouts (502) being partially covering the processed graphic layout (106); and
wherein the one or more navigation members (310) permitting one or more actions associated with the one or more connected layouts (502).
12. The display system (100) as claimed in claim 11, wherein the one or more connected layouts (502) being associated with one or more applications of a personal digital assistant of the user,
wherein the one or more connected layouts (502) comprising at least one of a 5 text display, a call display, a software update, a playlist display; and
wherein the one or more actions comprising at least one of select playback, fast forward, return to processed graphic layout, volume modulation, call accept and call decline.
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13. The display system (100) as claimed in claim 11, wherein the one or more connected layouts (502) being interposed relative to the processed graphic layout (106) during a pre-set duration of time,
wherein the pre-set duration of time being associated with an activated state of the one or more applications in requisite of the user input. 15
14. A method (400) for controlling display in a vehicle (200) comprising:
displaying (404) a default graphic layout (204) on a display screen (104) of the vehicle (200), by a controller (102), upon receipt of an input signal indicative of a vehicle ON; 20
receiving (406), by the controller (102), a user input indicative of a desired riding mode of the vehicle (200) from one or more riding modes of the vehicle;
fetching (408), by the controller (102), a graphic layout (106) associated with the desired riding mode of the vehicle (200);
modifying (410), by the controller (102), one or more absolute visual effects of 25 the fetched graphic layout based on global positioning coordinates;
adapting (412), by the controller (102), the graphic layout (106) in conformance with one or more relative visual effects based on one or more external environmental factors; and
providing (414), by the controller (102), the adapted graphic layout onto the 30 display screen (104) of the vehicle (200).
15. The method (400) for controlling display in the vehicle (200) as claimed in claim 14, wherein each graphic layout (106) comprising at least one of:
a pre-set graphic image (108) indicative of the desired riding mode of the vehicle (200); and
one or more graphic elements (110) superposed relative to the pre-set graphic image (108) in a pre-defined pattern,
wherein the one or more graphic elements (110) being indicative of 5 one or more vehicle related parameters, and
wherein the pre-defined pattern being associated with the desired riding mode.
16. The method (400) for controlling display in the vehicle (200) as claimed in claim 15, 10 wherein the pre-defined pattern of disposition of the one or more graphic elements (110) being customizable by the user,
wherein the customization being enabled by the controller (102) during a stand-by mode of the vehicle (200).
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17. The method (400) for controlling display in the vehicle (200) as claimed in claim 15, wherein the one or more graphic elements (110) comprising:
a first set of graphic elements (302) indicative of essential parameters of one or more components of the vehicle (200) in communication with the display screen (104); and 20
a second set of graphic elements (304) indicative of non-essential parameters associated with the desired riding mode,
wherein the first set of graphic elements (302) being disposed in a pre-defined region (306) of the display screen (104) to enable effective perception of the essential parameters to a user, and 25
wherein the second set of graphic elements (304) being disposed in a remnant region (308) of the display screen (104) and being associated with the desired riding mode.
18. The method (400) for controlling display in the vehicle (200) as claimed in claim 17, 30 wherein the pre-defined region being at least one of a bottom region and a top region of the display screen (104) being in a line of sight of the user when the display screen (104) being disposed in-front of the user.
19.The method (400) for controlling display in the vehicle (200) as claimed in claim 17,wherein the first set of graphic elements (302) in the vehicle (200) being at least oneof a fuel level indication, a side stand indication, a battery level indication, a tyrepressure indication, a mileage indication, and a kill switch indication; and5
wherein the second set of graphic elements (304) in the vehicle (200) being atleast one of a cruise control status, a prime mover speed, a vehicle speed, a terrainindication and a riding mode indication.
20.The method (400) for controlling display in the vehicle (200) as claimed in claim 14,10 wherein the controller (102) being interfaced with one or more sensors, wherein theone or more sensors being configured to sense at least one of the one or moreenvironmental factors, global positioning coordinates, the desired riding mode of theuser, essential parameters and non-essential parameters of the vehicle (200).15
21.The method (400) for controlling display in the vehicle (200) as claimed in claim 14,wherein modifying the one or more absolute visual parameters of the graphic layout(106)comprising:
enabling a dark theme upon the global positioning coordinates interfacing withan associated time zone being indicative of a night atmosphere; and 20
enabling a light theme upon the global positioning coordinates interfacing with the associated time zone being indicative of a day atmosphere,
wherein each of the dark theme and the light theme being associated with a pre-set primary surface color of the pre-set graphic image (108) with the one or more graphic elements (110) being depicted in a pre-set secondary 25 color, and
wherein the combination of the pre-set primary surface color and the pre-set secondary color being configured to meet a pre-set contrast ratio.
22.The method (400) for controlling display in the vehicle (200) as claimed in claim 17,30 wherein the one or more relative visual parameters of the graphic layout (106)comprising at least one of sharpness, contrast, wavelength, luminance, intensity, and
brightness; and wherein the one or more environmental factors being at least one of ambient light, rain and fog