July 26, 2010
Operating and display concepts in vehicles
Human Machine Interface(HMI)
The interface between man and machine in the vehicle, in general usage known as Human Machine Interface (HMI), has increased significantly in importance over the past two decades. Extensive electronic systems and the design requirements made on the vehicles demand new solutions for ergonomic control and display concepts which optimally support comfortable and safe vehicle handling.
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F 800-style control and display concepts |
Whereas in the past simple diagrams and digits were shown in the displays, today graphics-capable displays are needed, able to represent actual events in real-time, as is the case with the Night-view assist system, for example.
When designing HMI solutions, the developers at Mercedes-Benz focus particularly on two topics: safe operation and optimum readability of the displays while driving have top priority in order to minimise additional driver stress. Apart from this, the controls and displays must enable simple, intuitive operation in order to meet the high travel comfort standards expected of Mercedes-Benz vehicles.
In the past years, Mercedes-Benz has repeatedly set standards with its HMI concepts.
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