Information/ communication system for a motor vehicle

The invention relates to an information / communication system for a motor vehicle and a A method for displaying information and for inputting data on a Information / communication system of a motor vehicle with the preamble of Claim 1 and claim 12 features mentioned.

The number of information that a vehicle operator due to the increasing number of functional modules, such as navigation system, telecommunications equipment, radio, Compact Disc, are provided, as well as desired warnings, etc. rise increasingly. To the corresponding parameters or data for the individual To enter function modules in the desired manner, for example, the destination address for navigation or the phone number to dial, is regularly Input means for inputting the said parameters / data provided. To the to increase clarity with respect to these parameters, it is known to display a use, over which the individual parameters / data can be displayed.

To distract as little as possible to the driver while driving and him anyway all relevant information for him the existing function modules, such as telephone or navigation system to make available, the display is preferably such arranged such that the driver of that without a considerable deviation from the Road traffic can see. For this, the display is, for example, in the Dashboard arranged. It is also known, for inputting parameters or Data for the individual functional module, an input module, for example in the Center console or the steering wheel of the vehicle, to arrange, as this particularly easy can be operated by the driver.

A disadvantage of the mentioned devices of the prior art, it is that for the driver advantageously arranged display regularly poorly by passengers can be viewed. Therefore, it is for the rider most difficult during the Ride over information contents of functional modules, for example, information texts or to Internet, can inform. Another disadvantage is that usually in the Center console or arranged on the steering wheel input modules for the rider badly are achievable. Furthermore, it is with the known devices of the prior Technology is not possible to set different for individual vehicle occupant information contents, For example, for the driver's navigation system and for the passenger, the Internet, provide.

It is therefore an object of the present invention, an information / communication system to provide for a vehicle made available by means of which for single riders separate can be shown information contents of existing function modules. furthermore to a method for displaying information and for inputting data on a Information / communication system of a motor vehicle are provided by which separate information contents of existing function modules different can be made accessible Mitfahrzeuginsassen.

This object is achieved by the features in the characterizing part of claim 1 (information / communication system) and claim 12 (Method claim) in cooperation with the features in the preamble. Preferred Embodiments are disclosed in the subclaims.

Characterized that the inventive information / communication system for a Motor vehicle at least two displays for displaying predefined Information contents and at least two input modules for inputting data , said at least one display and at least one input module to the Driver of the motor vehicle and at least one display and at least one Input module associated with a rider and for each functional module, as For example, navigation, radio or compact disc, is separately secured, via which Display or a display of related information content of the function module be represented and which input module or modules which input data or Parameters for the functional module can be input, wherein the data entry for a Function module via an input module, the input data from other input modules This function module locks, different vehicle occupants shall choose relevant information contents of existing function modules of the vehicle separately display. Function modules can also perform certain functions, function groups, its applications and / or components.

Furthermore, it is possible for data or parameters of a function module by a Vehicle occupant associated enter input module. It is envisaged that for a function module at a given time only data of an input module can be entered as a simultaneous data entry for a function module by a plurality of vehicle occupants is not desirable.

The inventive information / communication system, it is possible that the driver gets only displayed depict relevant information contents and therefore a distraction because of other information contents (for example, Internet or Television), which can be interesting for the riders, largely can be excluded. Furthermore, it is provided that, for each function module is separately secured, via which the display or via a display of the associated Information content of Funktionsmöduls be represented. For example, only for the Vehicle operator related data, in particular the vehicle or the vehicle control Data in question, such as a parking space measurement or a semi autonomous Parking assistant, only on the driver display associated displayed be. This means that this function module for the passenger can not be represented and if desired, also is not selected via the input modules. That's the way it is for example, also possible that a functional module, for example, the functional module for the vehicle's data, which for example includes the trip meter, via all displays (driver and passenger) is displayed, however, Data Entry (resetting the trip odometer) only about the Drivers assigned input module is possible. It is furthermore possible, Functional modules, such as television set, only during the drive via the Display / display the display of the passenger / Carpoolers, since a deflection of Driver not possible by the functional module Television (TV) while driving should be.

The inventive information / communication system results in a Number of advantages. So it is for example possible that the driver at Departure example the parking assistant for leaving a parking space from a narrow in its associated display show parking space leaves. At the same time can already the passenger on its associated display function module of display navigation system and enter a new destination. This is particularly advantageous because the passenger on its associated input module and its associated display function module navigation system in particularly can operate easily as both a good view of the display as well as a good accessibility of the input module is guaranteed. This advantageously avoided that the driver because of a need to enter a target is hinged on the navigation system from the road traffic. As soon as the necessary data / parameters for the navigation system via the input module have been entered passenger, also the driver of which may assigned him Display display the function module navigation system to the corresponding Directional information (information content of the function module "Navigation") in optical to obtain representation.

Preferably, the driver associated with the input module in the center console of Vehicle and / or associated with the steering wheel of the vehicle and the driver Display located in the instrument panel in front of the driver. That the rider on the Passenger seat assigned function module and the this rider assigned display is preferably arranged in the instrument panel in front of the passenger seat. a one Rider on the rear seat assigned input module and the this rider associated display is preferably in the back of a backrest of one of the integrated front vehicle seats.

In a particularly preferred embodiment is the display and / or input module folded out designed. In a further preferred embodiment, the this rider assigned input module and the rider assigned display formed as a unitary combination module, which for over a plug connection Power features. This is a wiring during installation or avoided in the retrofitting of the display. This combination module for all Rider, that is for the passenger in the front seat and the rear seat passengers, in Similarly, be prepared to give a cost advantage. In a particularly preferred embodiment, the combination module at least one transmitter and at least one receiver for wireless data communications. This is in particular a wiring of the combination module, for example, about the The backrest of the front seats or on the instrument panel, is avoided. Hereby, a existing information / communication systems already done upgrade without additional wiring is necessary.

The inventive method for displaying information and for inputting Data of an information / communication system for a motor vehicle by displaying of predefined information contents on at least one display and inputting Data on at least one input module being characterized in that Information for displaying predefined information contents simultaneously for at least Two displays are provided, wherein the inputting data for a Information module occurs simultaneously with a maximum of an input module.

The invention is described in an exemplary embodiment with reference to the accompanying Drawings explained in more detail. Show it:<dl tsize="7"><dt>figure 1</dt><dd>a combination module consisting of a display and a Input module in a schematic representation;</dd><dt>figure 2</dt><dd>a combination module in a perspective view and</dd><dt>figure 3</dt><dd>an inventive information / communication system.</dd></dl>

To low production costs for the information / communication system according to the To realize the invention, are each a display 10 and an input module 12 joined together to form a combination module 14 from, as shown in Figure 1 is shown schematically. Since the information / communication system according to the invention having at least two displays and at least two input modules, the Information inventive / communication system, for example, from an in Dashboard arranged, the driver associated display 10, a the Drivers associated, in the steering wheel and / or arranged in the center console input module 12 and at least one further combining module 14 (Figure 1) are made. This Combination module 14 can directly in front of the passenger, for example, in the dashboard the passenger can be arranged. The information / communication system according to the invention However, on two displays not 10 and two input modules 12 limited. So it is conceivable, for example, for each passenger a Combining module 14 (Figure 1) provide, with the associated for the front occupants Combination modules 14 in the instrument panel in front of the vehicle occupants and the Rear occupants associated functional modules 14 in the rear seats of the front seats are arranged.

The combination module 14 has a display 10 and an input Lesson 12. The Input module 12 has a rotary switch 16 for settings and a control panel 32 for Settings of the individual functional modules, such as parking assistant, Navigation system, vehicle settings, radio, compact disc, Television, telephone or Internet, on. Furthermore, the combination module 14 a rotary switch 18 for the Volume, for example in the announcement from the navigation system on. Furthermore, the Input module 12, a selection button 20 for navigation, a selection key 22 for Vehicle settings, a selection key 24 for radio, a selection key 26 for Compact Disc / Television and a selection key 28 for telephone and a selection key 30 for Internet.

The particular advantage of the information / communication system of the invention is that each vehicle occupant, if it via a display 10 associated with it and associated therewith input module 12 has, the predefined Information contents of the functional modules can be represented, and to the extent it can be for is provided input module 12, data or parameters for the operation of the can enter individual function modules. This makes it the invention allows, that different vehicle occupant different on their displays 10 can be displayed information contents. Thus, it is possible for example for the Drivers the essential information for him contents, for example, display information of the navigation system. However, At the same time, other Vehicle occupant other information content, such as phone or Internet, represent and means of their associated input modules corresponding parameter 12 Enter or data for the operation of the individual function modules. Further, by the assignment of a display 10 and an input module 12 enabling the respective vehicle occupant comfort an operator or can perform data input and a good view on the (assigned thereto) Display 10 due to the arrangement before the (respective) receives vehicle occupants.

It is also advantageous that Rider certain inputs of data or parameters for the operation of functional modules on their assigned combination modules can make 14 without distracting the driver thereby. So it is, for example, possible that the passenger on its assigned combination module 14 a new Destination input for the navigation system by selecting the function module "Navigation system" makes by pressing the Option key 20th By means of the rotary switch 18 and the control panel 32, the rider now, without distracting the driver in this way, enter a new destination. If this input process is completed and shows the Navigation System now the direction of travel as well as further information about Route History of, can the driver via its associated display 10, the key for him display information. To the passengers associated display 10 and Input Module 12 (combination modules 14) as well as possible to integrate into the vehicle, it is provided in the embodiment of Figure 2 is that the display 10 in relation to Input module 12 around the rotation axis 34 is foldable. Thus, it is possible to use either the Input module 12 determines, for example, on the back of the vehicle seat or on the to arrange dashboard front of the passenger, the display 10 to rotate about the Rotational axis 34 is arranged. This makes it possible for the passenger, if necessary, the Display 10 fold up to the desired information content of to display function modules or data or parameters enter operation of the function modules. Alternatively, it is possible to display 10 fixed to arrange, wherein the input module 12 then rotate about the axis of rotation 34 is arranged, and thus is folded out.

To avoid a necessary, additional wiring and a particularly easy retrofitting of additional modules combination 14 consisting of a to enable display 10 and an input module 12, the invention provides, that the combination module 14 has a plug connection for a power connection. All data will be transmitted over wireless communication means. This means for wireless communication, for example, an infrared transmitter / receiver infra be. This allows an existing information / communication system arbitrarily (maximum to the number of vehicle occupants) expanded. It may be advantageously avoided that additional data lines installed in the vehicle Need to become.

Figure 3 shows e in accordance with the invention information / communication system with two Combination modules 14, which is connected to the onboard computer of the vehicle BC are. The onboard computer (or another controller) communicates (preferably wirelessly) with the individual combination modules 14 and compares these to the requested Information content available. Furthermore, the onboard computer 14 processes via the Input modules 12 input data / parameters and ensures that a Date to be entered only through a data input module for a function module can, by the while inputting data / parameters for a function module Data input for this function module is inhibited by other input modules or is ignored. The onboard computer is also equipped with sensors and / or receivers connected, by means of which information of the individual functional modules can be generated. Such receivers can, for example, GPS receiver, steering angle sensors or be ultrasonic sensors.

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<dl tsize="2" compact="compact"><dt>10</dt><dd>Display.</dd><dt>12</dt><dd>input module</dd><dt>14</dt><dd>Combo module</dd><dt>16</dt><dd>Rotary switch settings</dd><dt>18</dt><dd>Rotary switch for volume</dd><dt>20</dt><dd>Dial button for navigation</dd><dt>22</dt><dd>Dial button for vehicle settings</dd><dt>24</dt><dd>Selection button for radio</dd><dt>26</dt><dd>Dial button for Compact Disc / Television</dd><dt>28</dt><dd>Dial button for phone</dd><dt>30</dt><dd>Dial button for Internet</dd><dt>32</dt><dd>Control panel for setting the function modules</dd><dt>34</dt><dd>Axis of rotation of the display and input module</dd></dl><dl tsize="2" compact="compact"><dt>BC</dt><dd>board computer</dd></dl>