Interface for a multifunctional system
AssigneePanasonic Automotive Systems America, LLC.
InventorsKris Hanon, Michael T. Burk, Randall O. Tyner, Jr.
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Abstract
The interface uses a combination of controls that retain essentially the same function throughout all modes and features and controls that vary based on the active mode or feature. The interface also includes a display. The display can provide text information, graphic information or a combination of text and graphics. The arrangement of the mode controls, the soft controls and the display is designed to facilitate the user's interaction with the system. The system provides some redundant controls so that the user can select the control that is most convenient or intuitive for that user.
Claims23
An interface, comprising:
- a display having a first display area and a second display area;
- a first plurality of mode controls arranged so that the first plurality of controls is proximate to each other, wherein each control corresponds to a different mode of a first mode type;
- a second plurality of mode controls arranged so that the second plurality of controls is proximate to each other, wherein each control corresponds to a different mode of a second mode type;
- a plurality of soft controls arranged adjacent to the first display area so that a function associated with a soft controls is displayed proximate to the soft control on the second display area;
- a select control;
- and
- a confirmation control.
An interface, comprising:
- a display:
- a first plurality of mode controls for selecting an active mode arranged proximate to the display so that the first plurality of mode controls is proximate to each other, wherein each control corresponds to a different mode of a first mode type;
- and
- a second mode control arranged so that the second mode control is proximate to the first plurality of mode controls, wherein the second mode control corresponds to a second mode type;
- a plurality of soft controls arranged adjacent to the display so that a function associated with a soft control is displayed on the display proximate to the soft control;
- a third plurality of input controls, wherein each control corresponds to a different data input;
- a select control;
- and
- a confirmation control.
An interface, comprising:
- a display;
- a plurality of mode controls for selecting an active mode arranged proximate to the display, said plurality of mode controls including a restricted mode control;
- a plurality of soft controls arranged adjacent to the display so that a function associated with a soft control is displayed on the display proximate to the soft control;
- a third plurality of input controls, wherein each control corresponds to a different data input;
- a select control;
- and
- a confirmation control.
An interface, comprising:
- a display;
- a plurality of mode controls for selecting an active mode arranged proximate to the display, said plurality of mode controls including;
- a plurality of soft controls arranged adjacent to the display so that a function associated with a soft control is displayed on the display proximate to the soft control;
- a third plurality of input controls, wherein each control corresponds to a different data input;
- a select control;
- a confirmation control;
- and
- a pause control for pausing content delivery.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.