The human machine interface (HMI) of a vehicle, especially an automobile is responsive to outside stimuli. Signals relevant to the amount of concentration required by a driver are received by the HMI, which determines, based on the values of these signals, a driver distraction level. As the driver distraction level increases, areas of a structured display on a display screen are dynamically removed, to present the driver with a reduced distractions when greater concentration is required.

An infotainment computer device for use in controlling an infotainment system in a vehicle is provided. The infotainment computer device includes at least one processor communicatively coupled to at least one memory device and a display device communicatively coupled to the at least one processor. The infotainment computer device is programmed to display an active page and a toolbar. The active page includes a plurality of buttons and the toolbar includes a shortcut area including at least one shortcut button. The infotainment computer device is also programmed to receive a first input requesting access to a customization mode, retrieve a current speed of the vehicle, activate the customization mode if the current speed of the vehicle is zero, receive a second input indicating a desired change to at least one of the active page and the toolbar, and change the display based on the desired change.

The present disclosure relates to a method for controlling an autonomous driving configuration or driving assistance configuration comprising at least two adjustable parameters. The method includes, at an electronic device with a display, displaying on the display a user interface. The user interface includes a graphical representation of a current setting of the at least two adjustable parameters associated with the autonomous driving configuration or driving assistance configuration. The method further includes detecting via one or more input devices, a user input directed towards a first adjustable parameter of the at least two adjustable parameters, and updating the graphical representation on the display based on the detected user input. More specifically, the updating of the graphical representation is done by modifying the current setting of the first parameter of the at least two adjustable parameters and modifying at least one characteristic of a second adjustable parameter.

An exterior display apparatus for a vehicle comprises a display panel comprising a display surface in connection with an exterior portion of the vehicle. The system further comprises an acoustic vibration device dynamically coupled to the display surface and a sensor configured to detect a foreign material on a portion of the display screen. A controller is configured to identify a temperature of an environment proximate the vehicle. In response to the detection of the foreign material, the controller is configured to activate a plurality of vibration control routines of the acoustic vibrational device based on the temperature.

A system for an adaptive touch user interface includes a visual display and an adaptive touch-input interface. The visual display is configured to display one or more interactive elements thereon in accordance with a software application that receives user input in connection with displayed information. The touch-input interface is configured to receive user input and communicate the user input to the software application. The touch-input interface also has a surface profile that is adaptable in connection with the display of the one or more interactive elements.

Disclosed are a user interface, a computer program product, a signal sequence, a transportation vehicle and a method for the multiple use of a display unit of a user interface included in a transportation vehicle. Said method may comprise the steps: displaying, on a first display unit, display elements representing a range of information; detecting the approach of a user, and in response thereto, displaying control elements representing a range of functions in place of the display elements.

An exterior display apparatus for a vehicle comprises a display panel comprising a display surface in connection with an exterior portion of the vehicle. The system further comprises an acoustic vibration device dynamically coupled to the display surface and a sensor configured to detect a foreign material on a portion of the display screen. A controller is configured to identify a temperature of an environment proximate the vehicle. In response to the detection of the foreign material, the controller is configured to activate a plurality of vibration control routines of the acoustic vibrational device based on the temperature.

Techniques are described for interacting with a vehicle touchscreen. According to one or more embodiments, a system is provided comprising a processor that executes computer executable components stored in at least one memory, including a display control component that selects graphical touch controls to include in a graphical user interface (GUI) for rendering on the touchscreen based on activation of a haptic feedback mode for interfacing with the touchscreen, wherein the graphical touch controls correspond to controls for one or more applications or functions associated with the vehicle. The system further comprising a positioning component that determines a location of a finger on or over the touchscreen relative to the graphical touch controls as displayed on the touchscreen, and a haptic feedback component that causes a vibration unit of the vehicle to provide vibration feedback based on the location corresponding to a graphical touch control of the graphical touch controls.

An engine control and input system for a device having a tool driven by an engine, includes an input and control module having one or more inputs and a controller responsive to actuation of the inputs to permit user control of at least one engine operating parameter by user actuation of the inputs. The system may include a touch screen display that displays icons to the user relating to the inputs and the at least one engine operating parameter, and wherein the touch screen display is responsive to the user selecting one of the inputs by touching an associated one of the icons provided by the display. At least one of the inputs may relate to one or more of changing engine speed, starting the engine, causing the engine to drive the tool, turning on a light, actuating a heater or warmer or stopping engine operation.

A mode controller for a vehicle, a method therefor, and a vehicle system are provided. The mode controller includes a screen configuration device that configures a touch input screen on a touch screen and a controller that detects a pattern of a touch input which is input through the touch input screen. A determination device compares the detected pattern of the touch input with a plurality of patterns which are previously defined for each mode to determine whether there is a pattern identical to the pattern of the touch input. A mode execution device executes a function of a mode defined in response to the pattern identical to the pattern of the touch input.