Showing papers on "Dashboard published in 2015"

Interface design considerations for an in-vehicle eco-driving assistance system

Abstract: This high-fidelity driving simulator study used a paired comparison design to investigate the effectiveness of 12 potential eco-driving interfaces. Previous work has demonstrated fuel economy improvements through the provision of in-vehicle eco-driving guidance using a visual or haptic interface. This study uses an eco-driving assistance system that advises the driver of the most fuel efficient accelerator pedal angle, in real time. Assistance was provided to drivers through a visual dashboard display, a multimodal visual dashboard and auditory tone combination, or a haptic accelerator pedal. The style of advice delivery was varied within each modality. The effectiveness of the eco-driving guidance was assessed via subjective feedback, and objectively through the pedal angle error between system-requested and participant-selected accelerator pedal angle. Comparisons amongst the six haptic systems suggest that drivers are guided best by a force feedback system, where a driver experiences a step change in force applied against their foot when they accelerate inefficiently. Subjective impressions also identified this system as more effective than a stiffness feedback system involving a more gradual change in pedal feedback. For interfaces with a visual component, drivers produced smaller pedal errors with an in-vehicle visual display containing second order information on the required rate of change of pedal angle, in addition to current fuel economy information. This was supported by subjective feedback. The presence of complementary audio alerts improved eco-driving performance and reduced visual distraction from the roadway. The results of this study can inform the further development of an in-vehicle assistance system that supports ‘green’ driving.

Compact Heads-Up Display System

Abstract: A portable heads-up display device for deployment on the dashboard of a vehicle. The device includes a housing suitable for mounting to or placing on a surface, and containing system electronics and a projector. A curved high-gain reflective screen disposed on the housing rearward of the projector receives an image produced by the projector, and reflects that image to a semi-transparent curved combiner disposed near the front of the housing. A virtual image appears at the combiner that has a focal point in the distance beyond the combiner. One or more rear-facing sensors and the control electronics detect hand gestures by the driver, which controls the operation of the device in displaying images. The device mounts to a dashboard via a conformable and foot that adapts to the shape of the dashboard. Magnetic coupling between the housing and a puck element held in the foot facilitates removal and replacement of the device.

Supporting lane change decisions with ambient light

Abstract: The number of assistance systems in cars has been increasing in recent years. While these systems are targeted at supporting the individual driver and his or her safety, they may though compete for the driver's attention, and may demand too much of the driver's cognitive resources. Based on the established multiple resource theory in recent years, the use of different multimodal displays has been investigated that give the driver attention while not overloading sensory channels. In our work, we are looking into peripheral light displays in means to present safety relevant information. In this paper, we present the results of an experiment in which a peripheral light display was used to show the distance to a closing vehicle. The display is an LED stripe, seamlessly integrated into the side door and the dashboard of the car. Two different light patterns were tested in an overtaking scenario in a driving simulator. One pattern encodes the expected time to collision to the left rear car by moving a light source towards the front left corner. The other pattern additionally adapts its brightness to a simplified model of the driver's certainty to get his or her attention in uncertain situations. In contrast to previous works, we did not focus on a warning system but on a decision aid system. We found that using the adaptive pattern led to faster decisions and therefore to a smaller probability of violating safety distances. We believe that this pattern is a good basis for patterns which are fine-tuned to individual drivers as well as better driver models.

Internet of vehicles for smart and safe driving

Abstract: Last few years, smart city related projects are evolving rapidly and users are shifting from local servers to community data centers. Therefore, automotive markets are desperately in need of solutions that can improve safety of driving, security of vehicles as-well-as need to reduce the cost of ownership of an automobile. In this paper we specify, connected vehicle architecture solutions for both safe and smart driving in personal/public vehicles. The idea is to utilize Internet of vehicle's dashboard camera (Smart-Eye) to enhance the control and accident prevention/monitoring services. The smart-Eye has capability to capture and share their real-time accident/traffic footage into text, audio and video forms to the related authorities such as nearest vehicles, police staff, hospital, family members and insurance company instantly along with the location. Hence, the Smart-Eye solutions can support automotive markets for smart and safe driving.

Vehicle body lower structure

Abstract: A vehicle body lower structure includes: a floor connected to a dashboard panel, extending toward the vehicle rear side; a tunnel provided at a vehicle width direction center portion extending from the dashboard panel through the floor in the vehicle front-rear direction; a dashboard cross member joined to the dashboard panel, spanning in the vehicle width direction between a front end of the tunnel and a vehicle side section; and an under floor brace provided to a front end portion of the tunnel, extending in the vehicle width direction at the opposite side to the cabin, including both ends extending further toward the vehicle width direction outside than the front end portion of the tunnel and are fixed to the dashboard panel, the ends being located in positions facing vehicle width direction inside ends of the dashboard cross member via the dashboard panel.

Cloudthink: a scalable secure platform for mirroring transportation systems in the cloud

Abstract: We present a novel approach to developing a vehicle communication platform consisting of a low-cost, open-source hardware for moving vehicle data to a secure server, a Web Application Programming Interface (API) for the provision of third-party services, and an intuitive user dashboard for access control and service distribution. The CloudThink infrastructure promotes the commoditization of vehicle telematics data by facilitating easier, flexible, and more secure access. It enables drivers to confidently share their vehicle information across multiple applications to improve the transportation experience for all stakeholders, as well as to potentially monetize their data. The foundations for an application ecosystem have been developed which, taken together with the fair value for driving data and low barriers to entry, will drive adoption of CloudThink as the standard method for projecting physical vehicles into the cloud. The application space initially consists of a few fundamental and importan...

Automotive head up display (HUD)

Abstract: A head up display can be used in an automotive application and provides information for viewing above a glareshield or dashboard. The head up display includes a waveguide combiner and a compact projector. The waveguide combiner is at least partially disposed above the glareshield or dashboard and can provide dual axis pupil expansion. The waveguide combiner can present conformal or near conformal information and vehicle instrumentation information.

Vehicle-based cloud-aware video capture system

Abstract: Systems are provided for capturing video images from vehicles and relaying the video to a cloud-based database for access by authorized users. In one example, a video capture apparatus is conveniently mounted to a dashboard power socket of a vehicle. The apparatus includes adjustable arms for positioning a videocamera above the dashboard to capture video of the road ahead of the vehicle. A controller device transmits the video along with the date/time and location of the vehicle to a database of the cloud-based system using cellular, Wi-Fi or other communication networks. Thereafter, authorized users such as insurance investigators or law enforcement personnel can search the database to locate videos relevant to accident investigations or criminal matters, such as videos that recorded the scene of an accident or street crime. A fee may be automatically paid to the owner of the vehicle for access to video obtained from that vehicle.

Retractable workstation integrated into the passenger cabin of a vehicle

Abstract: A retractable workstation that is mounted within the dashboard of a vehicle is provided. In the retracted position the workstation is hidden from sight, while in the extended position it provides a convenient and ergonomic desk for use by the front seat passenger. The retractable workstation includes a desktop and may additionally include a rear desk organizer and/or an integrated display screen and/or an integrated keyboard.

System for information transmission in a motor vehicle

Abstract: A system for information transmission in a motor vehicle and methods of operation are disclosed. A steering wheel, a dashboard with a cover, a dashboard display area with a dashboard display, and a display device arranged in the area of a windshield are provided in a passenger compartment of the motor vehicle. The system is designed for gesture recognition and comprises a gesture recognition unit with at least one gesture recognition sensor. The gesture recognition sensor is configured to detect movements in a perceivable gesture area. The gesture recognition sensor is arranged in the viewing direction of a vehicle driver, behind the steering wheel, under the cover in the dashboard display area. The dashboard display and the display device are designed for the representation of interactive menus.

Front vehicle driver unsafe driving behavior detection method and device thereof

Abstract: The present invention provides a front vehicle driver unsafe driving behavior detection device which comprises a vehicle speed sensor which is arranged on a wheel tachometer and is used for collecting the speed of a vehicle, a lane recognition sensor which is installed above a front windshield and is used for collecting the distances between left and right wheels of the front shaft of the vehicle and a lane line, a vehicle-borne millimeter-wave radar which is installed at the center of a front bumper and is used for measuring the relative position of a front vehicle to the vehicle, a camera which is installed above the windshield and is used for collecting front vehicle width and the lane line number between the front vehicle and the vehicle, a data processing unit, a vehicle-borne CAN bus, an image processor, and a vehicle-borne alarm which is installed next to a dashboard and is used for carrying out early warning on a driver The present invention also provides a front vehicle driver unsafe driving behavior detection method Through the detection of the vehicle and the front vehicle, the unsafe driving behavior of a front vehicle driver is identified, thus the driver can avoid the front vehicle in advance, and an accident is prevented

Cloudthink: a scalable secure platform for mirroring transportation systems in the cloud

Abstract: We present a novel approach to developing a vehicle communication platform consisting of a low-cost, open-source hardware for moving vehicle data to a secure server, a Web Application Programming Interface (API) for the provision of third-party services, and an intuitive user dashboard for access control and service distribution. The CloudThink infrastructure promotes the commoditization of vehicle telematics data by facilitating easier, flexible, and more secure access. It enables drivers to confidently share their vehicle information across multiple applications to improve the transportation experience for all stakeholders, as well as to potentially monetize their data. The foundations for an application ecosystem have been developed which, taken together with the fair value for driving data and low barriers to entry, will drive adoption of CloudThink as the standard method for projecting physical vehicles into the cloud. The application space initially consists of a few fundamental and important applications (vehicle tethering and remote diagnostics, road-safety monitoring, and fuel economy analysis) but as CloudThink begins to gain widespread adoption, the multiplexing of applications on the same data structure and set will accelerate its adoption.

Vehicle dashboard provided with a supporting device for supporting a portable electronic device

Abstract: A vehicle dashboard has a fixed structure provided with an outer surface, facing a passenger compartment, and a housing having an opening at said outer surface; the dashboard further has a supporting device provided with a frame, which has a seat for supporting a portable electronic device and is movable between an operative position, in the passenger compartment, and a stowed position, in the housing; the dashboard has a blocking device for retaining the frame in the stowed position; the blocking device is activated/deactivated automatically in response to a signal which is indicative of an authorized closing/opening control executed to close/open the lock of at least one of the side doors of the vehicle.

Are Truck Drivers Ready to Save Fuel? The Objective and Subjective Effectiveness of an Ecological Driver Assistance System

Abstract: This paper addresses ecological driving of manually driven heavy duty vehicles with the help of an Ecological Driver Assistance System (EDAS). The proposed solution estimates an ecological vehicle control based on predictive information from a digital map to give sustainable eco-driving recommendations over a Human Machine Interface (HMI) to the driver. The main contribution is an extensive study with N = 24 professional truck drivers conducted in public traffic to evaluate system performance in terms of economy, safety, comfort, and acceptance. Thereby, two different configurations of the EDAS were compared to the series condition, one with a graphical dashboard only and a second configuration with an additional haptic acceleration pedal. Vehicle data as well as subjective variables were recorded. Statistical analysis showed a significant increase of both the objective and subjective system performance in all four parameter sets for both configurations in comparison to the series condition. Nevertheless, the haptic acceleration pedal yielded even better results than the graphical presentation alone. Altogether, the study proved that drivers are willing to save fuel if they are supported by an EDAS.

Mobile device vehicle dashboard shelf

Abstract: The present invention comprises a holding device that allows a person to simply set their mobile device on the vehicle dash and instantly obtain power to charge the mobile device, and audio connectivity to hear the mobile device. The holding device defines an angled front surface provided for the mobile device to rest on and be held securely in place. The holding device may get its angled surface from the existing shape of the vehicle dashboard or from an in-dash electronics unit.

Implementation of microcontroller based driver assistance and vehicle safety monitoring system

Abstract: A number of traffic accidents are reported every year due to driver's declined alertness during driving and also due to drunken driving. It is necessary to monitor various parameters in order to assist and alert the driver so that accidents can be avoided. In this paper, we present the design and implementation of a prototype driver assistance and vehicle safety monitoring system. This system measures various driver assistance parameters such as eye blinking, heartbeat, and alcohol consumption, and various vehicle parameters such as engine temperature, presence of harmful gases, obstacle distance, and vehicle location. The proposed system is built using Arduino UNO board consisting of ATmega328P microcontroller. Arduino Integrated Development Environment (IDE) tool is used to develop the necessary software. An LCD display is used at the dashboard side to display the monitored values and necessary action is taken by the microcontroller for safety of the driver and vehicle. A GPS receiver is used in the vehicle to determine its location. This position information is sent using GSM modem to the police/owner in the form of Google map position link, when the driver or vehicle condition is abnormal, so that vehicle can be tracked.

MR Visualization of Wheel Trajectories of Driving Vehicle by Seeing-Through Dashboard

Abstract: A lot of efforts aim to realize a society where autonomous vehicles become general transportation in industrial, political and academic fields. In order to make autonomous vehicles more familiar with the public, it is necessary to develop not only advanced auto driving control but also comfortable environments for the passengers. This paper proposes our trial to improve comfort of passengers on autonomous vehicles. We developed an experimental vehicle equipping Mixed Reality (MR) display system which aims to reduce anxiety using visual factors. Our proposed system visualizes a road surface that is out of the passenger's field of view by projecting the see-through image on the dashboard. Moreover, it overlays the computer graphics of the wheel trajectories on the displayed image using MR so that the passengers can easily confirm the auto driving control is working correctly. The displayed images enable passengers to comprehend the road condition and the expected vehicle route out of the passenger's field of view. We investigated change of the mental stress by introducing methods for measuring physiological indices, heart rate variability and sweat information.

Vehicle dashboard provided with a portable electronic device

Abstract: A vehicle dashboard has a fixed structure provided with an outer surface, facing a passenger compartment, and a housing having an opening at said outer surface; the dashboard further has a supporting device provided with a frame, which has a seat for supporting a portable electronic device and is movable between an operative position, in the passenger compartment, and a stowed position, in the housing; the dashboard has a blocking device for retaining the frame in the stowed position; the blocking device is activated/deactivated automatically in response to a signal which is indicative of an authorized closing/opening control executed to close/open the lock of at least one of the side doors of the vehicle.

New mainframe configuration method based on OpenStack

Abstract: The invention discloses a new mainframe configuration method based on OpenStack, and the OpenStack is configured with a dashboard module, a Nova module and a database. The configuration process comprises the following steps: (1) intercepting an application of creating a mainframe from the dashboard module; (2) after obtaining configuration information on a configuration interface of a temporary mainframe, generating a configuration template file to replace the dashboard module, logging the configuration information into the database, and initiating an application of creating the mainframe to a Nova-api module; (3) after the application is responded by the Nova-api module, returning the control right to the dashboard module, and completing the subsequent interactive operation by the dashboard module. By means of the method, the mainframe configuration can be adjusted directly without creating a template in advance, so that multiple mainframes of different configuration can be created, meanwhile, the creating method of the configuration template is reserved, and the working efficiency is greatly improved.

Structure for attaching in-vehicle apparatus

Abstract: A structure is for attaching an in-vehicle device including a display 20 standing on a dashboard 1 of a vehicle, and a controller 30 placed inside the dashboard 1 . The structure includes a connecting bracket 40 . The controller 30 is fixed to the dashboard 1 . The controller 30 and the display 20 are connected together via the connecting bracket 40 . The connecting bracket 40 is attachable to and detachable from the controller 30 and the display 20 independently.

Military Vehicle Dashboard Design Using Semantics Method in Cognitive Ergonomics Framework

Abstract: Indonesia requires innovation and revitalization for the military vehicles that match the performance of the Indonesian Armed Forces TNI in securing the sovereignty of the Republic of Indonesia. Based on this fact, the need for good vehicle use, effective and efficient is necessary, by the fact the Indonesian military vehicles is commonly old that have limited function and ergonomics. The new vehicle purchased from abroad is also less fit for the soldier's ergonomic profile. The study aimed to design one of the main parts that are considered most representative of a military vehicle to fit between the vehicle function and the profile of soldiers. This study aims to design an instrument Human-Machine Interface in the form of a dashboard with semantic methods and evaluated on a military vehicle with a virtual method in order to maximize the functions of the Human-Machine Interaction in the vehicle in order to improve the performance of the military vehicles that will maximize the ability of the military in using their main combat tools

Automobile dashboard coating process

Abstract: The invention discloses an automobile dashboard coating process. The automobile dashboard comprises a skeleton, a 3D grid filling layer attached to the skeleton and a surface skin coating the 3D grid filling layer. The coating process comprises the following steps: (100) punching and sewing the surface skin; (200) attachingthe 3D grid filling layer onto the skeleton; (300) pressing in an oven; (400) mounting the surface skin and (500) carrying out vacuum suction. Through the manner, the attractiveness and comfort requirements of the surface can be met and the environment standard of automobile interior can be met; meanwhile, the stability and yield of the product are greatly improved and the interior level is elevated.

Clustered instrument panel in a transportation apparatus

Abstract: A clustered instrument panel on a display of a dashboard in a transportation apparatus is disclosed. The clustered instrument panel may be used to combine multiple individual instrument panels, such as the odometer, tachometer, temperature meter, battery meter, navigation screen and any other instrument panels that are traditionally presented separate and independent from other instrument panels. The individual instrument panels may be layered on top of each other to form the clustered instrument panel, with gradual increase in size from the first instrument panel to the nth instrument panel. Information associated with a given instrument panel in the clustered instrument panel may be presented in the gap area between the given instrument panel and the neighbor instrument panel in the clustered instrument panel. In one embodiment, the clustered instrument panel is a triple-circle meter.

Vehicular multipurpose support

Abstract: The utility model discloses a vehicular multipurpose support used for holding cellphones or navigators. The vehicular multipurpose support comprises a base attached to an automobile windscreen, a support post and a holder; one end of the support post is connected with the base, and the other end thereof is connected with the holder. The vehicular multipurpose support is characterized in that the support post comprises an adapter and a support arm; the adapter is parallelly connected to the base and extends up along the automobile windscreen before extending opposite the automobile windscreen to be connected with one end of the support arm; the other end of the support arm is connected with the holder. The support post of the vehicular multipurpose support does not vertically extend out of the base but extends up obliquely along the base before extending to the horizontal direction or other user-required directions; the support post never points to a dashboard; thus, mounting height of the support on the automobile windscreen is lowered, and vision of a driver is not blocked.

Security layer for smartphone to vehicle communication over bluetooth with ultrasonic based braking system

Abstract: Many levels of security are built into Bluetooth technology which we can utilize to provide different levels of security to our car. The Bluetooth transmitter is identified by using the hardware address which is unique for each transmitter. Another level of security can be added by using the pass key security. In effect the user can control the car doors and ignition by enabling Bluetooth using the password and the key. This project also helps us to calculate the distance between two moving vehicles with help of ultrasonic sensors which will be indicated on the dashboard with help of a LCD display. When certain distance between the two vehicles is reached it does the braking accordingly and also senses during parking the vehicle. When the car is moving back the exact distance between the vehicle and the object is shown in LCD because of which parking the car is even safer.

Motor vehicle with a lightweight dashboard and a lightweight steering column

Abstract: This invention relates to a motor vehicle (1) with a parking light (23), a dipped beam (24) and a main beam (25), and with a dashboard (2) and a steering column (3), wherein, for the purpose of realizing the lightweight construction concept, the parking light (23), the dipped beam (24) and the main beam (25) are automatically controllable by means of information from a navigation system (21) and from at least one camera (22) for the environment around the vehicle, and the vehicle does not have any operating device operable by the driver for the parking light (23), the dipped beam (24) and/or the main beam (25) with at least one button, at least one switch and/or at least one operating lever in or on a dashboard (2) or on a steering column (3). Furthermore, the invention relates to a method for operating a motor vehicle.

Dashboard support device provided with high-mode steering column fixing support

Abstract: The invention relates to an automobile support structure, in particular to a dashboard support device provided with a high-mode steering column fixing support. The device is mainly composed of a left end plate (1), a left beam (2), the high-mode steering column fixing support, a dashboard middle support (8), a right beam (3) and a right end plate (4); one end of the left beam (2) is arranged on the left end plate (1); the high-mode steering column fixing support is arranged on the left beam (2); the other end of the left beam (2) is connected with one end of the right beam (3); and the other end of the right beam is connected with the right end plate (4). According to the invention, not only is the strength of the whole support increased, but also the weight of the whole support is decreased; the cost is lowered, the work efficiency is improved, the strength and stability of a steering column are improved, the mode of a steering system is improved, and the dashboard is also more stable.