A device for entering information includes an operating element and a control device. The device further includes an angle encoder configured to detect a rotational movement about an axis of rotation of the operating element, a touch encoder configured to detect a pressure movement of the operating element, and a transmission element configured to transmit data from the angle encoder and/or from the touch encoder to the control device. In addition, the device includes an energy transmission device configured to supply energy to the operating element via a cable-free transmission of energy.

Implementations generally relate to providing a hyper realistic simulated driving experience. In some implementations, a method includes monitoring, at a media unit, user interaction with vehicle controls of a vehicle, wherein the media unit is configured to provide visual feedback to a user. The method further includes generating a simulated driving experience based on the user interaction with the vehicle controls and based on simulated road conditions. The method further includes displaying the visual feedback on the display, wherein the display is configured to be stored in a frunk of the vehicle when the display is in a retracted position, and wherein the display is configured to be positioned in front of a user when the display is in a protracted position. The method further includes controlling motion of the vehicle based on the vehicle control input and the simulated road conditions.

A polyurethane-based display, in particular for a vehicle, includes a decorative element with at least one cutout. At least one printed sheet is disposed in the at least one cutout such that the printed part of the printed sheet is visible. The printed sheet is coated with a first polyurethane layer.

A vehicle function operation apparatus according to one embodiment of the present invention includes a matching table configured to display an icon for each of various in-vehicle functions for each area, and a position variable knob dial electrically linked when coming into contact with the matching table to project a widget for each detailed function of the corresponding icon positioned on a contact area with the matching table.

A switch cap for a switch device that can reduce a pressing error of a switch is provided. A three-dimensional first cap main body moves by a force applied to a first abutting portion from a finger which is an operator. A first sensor is disposed in the first cap main body, and detects abutting or approach of the finger to the first abutting portion. A first transmission member is fixed to the inside of the first cap main body, and moves together with the first cap main body for first switching to transmit movement of the first cap main body to a push button which is a predetermined location of a switch device. A first sensor is formed in a flexible printed circuit board (FPC) disposed in the first cap main body, and the FPC is fixed by the first transmission member and the first cap main body.

Disclosed is a user interface capable of controlling various functions of a vehicle, and more particularly a vehicle function control system and a control method using a detachable control device. A method of controlling an integrated control unit includes: recognizing a first detachable control device attached to a first attachment position among at least one attachment position provided at an attachment unit; establishing a first data path with the first detachable control device; transmitting information about a first function to be controlled corresponding to the first attachment position to the first detachable control device through the first data path; and when receiving first manipulation information from the first detachable control device, controlling the first function to be controlled based on the first manipulation information.

An electronic apparatus disposed in a vehicle is provided. The electronic apparatus includes an input device including a body configured to be rotatable and pushable and a display disposed on the body; and a processor configured to acquire profile data of a user including preset information for function of the vehicle, control the display to display basic user interface (UI) corresponding to the function of the vehicle based on the acquired profile data of the user, and control a function of the vehicle corresponding to the basic UI in response to receiving an input on the input device.

A handle includes a handle main body having a gripping portion, and a display device disposed at a position visible to a driver in the gripping portion. The display device is configured to be mounted to a mounted portion provided at the gripping portion, and configured such that a harness extending from the handle main body side is capable of being connected thereto. The harness has a harness-side connector to be connected to a display device-side connector, on the tip side exposed from a portion with a surface side covered with an outer skin layer covering the surface side of the gripping portion. A holding portion capable of holding an exposed portion exposed from the outer skin layer in the harness over a range from the base portion side to the tip side where the harness-side connector is disposed is formed on the display device side or the mounted portion side.

Described herein is a control console. The control console may have a first contextual knob configured to control a first system, a display encompassing the first contextual knob, and a control module configured to update a first portion of the display responsive to detecting a first input. The first portion of the display may be adjacent to the first contextual knob.

An apparatus, system, and method for determining the presence of a mobile device located in a predetermined detection zone within a vehicle are disclosed. A detection module receives a communication signal, determines that the communication signal was transmitted by a mobile device located within a predetermined detection zone within a vehicle, and a control module transmits a control signal to the mobile device located within the predetermined detection zone. The system further includes a monitoring logic to monitor a functional system of the vehicle activating the transmission of the control signal by the control module when the monitored functional system is activated and the detection module determines that the communication signal was transmitted by the mobile device located within the predetermined detection zone.