DE102016207611B4 - Display and operating system - Google Patents

Abstract

Display and operating system with
a display unit (2) with a display surface (2a),
a control unit (4) by which graphic data can be generated and displayed on the display surface (2a) by means of the display unit (2),
a web (3) which extends along a web length and has a web depth which is perpendicular to the display surface (2a), wherein
the web (3) is arranged at a distance in front of the display surface (2a) and the web length extends at least over the entire display surface (2a), wherein the web (3) optically divides the display surface (2a) into a first (12a) and a second display area (12b),
wherein the web (3) comprises a proximity detection unit (3a) by means of which an approach of an actuating object to the display surface (2a) can be detected, wherein
depending on the detection of the entry of an actuating object into a detection area (13) in front of the display surface (2a), a signal can be generated and transmitted to the control unit (4), wherein a display on the display surface (2a) can be changed by the control unit (4) depending on this signal,
characterized in that
a direction of approach can be detected, whereby it can be detected whether the approach occurs from one of two sides.

Description

The present invention relates to a display and operating system.

The integration of a wealth of electronic devices into the everyday lives of many users has led to a great need for ways to display information and enable users to operate them. This is done in particular with the help of displays, which are now widely used and often large in size due to falling costs and advances in technical development. In combination with a touch-sensitive surface, so-called touchscreens are used in many areas to record user input.

For example, in order to be able to operate various electronic devices, multifunction control systems are often used, which include one or more multifunction displays and control elements with which the devices can be operated. The operation is supported or guided by the information shown on the multifunction display. Furthermore, such an operating system can be used to select which information should be shown on the multifunction display.

However, the size of modern displays in particular comes with specific challenges, for example when it is more difficult for the user to orient themselves on the display surface and quickly find the relevant information or when the user's hand hovers freely over a relatively large area when operating a large touchscreen.

• Bei der in der DE 10 2010 056 411 A1 beschriebenen Anzeigevorrichtung für ein Kraftfahrzeug sind zwei Anzeigevorrichtungen vorgesehen, nämlich ein Scheibenwurzeldisplay und ein Display an der Mittelkonsole des Fahrzeugs. Dargestellte Inhalte können mittels einer Gestensteuerung zwischen den Anzeigevorrichtungen verschoben werden.

Various approaches to the design of display and control systems have been proposed in the past:

• In the EN 10 2010 056 411 A1 In the display device for a motor vehicle described, two display devices are provided, namely a window root display and a display on the center console of the vehicle. Displayed content can be moved between the display devices using gesture control.

The EN 10 2013 002 891 A1 proposes an information display system for a vehicle in which a user can select a content category from a status bar on a touchscreen and drag it to a display area so that a display corresponding to the content category is displayed. The display area is divided into two sub-areas.

In the US 2013/0134730 A1 A system is described in which two display surfaces can be arranged one above the other, with a space between them for other devices, such as an input unit with analogue controls.

In the US 2007/0252822 A1 The device described provides an area divider unit that serves as a touchpad and can be moved over a display surface so that it divides it into two display areas. The area divider unit is transparent and allows the buttons displayed underneath to be activated. One embodiment shows how one of several preview images displayed in a right-hand display area can be selected and displayed enlarged in the left-hand display area. To select the preview image, the user can touch the area divider unit with their finger and move the surface to select a new preview image.

The EN 10 2012 001 137 A1 describes a dashboard in which a support part can be extended below the touchscreen to allow a hand to be placed on it. A proximity switch is also provided, which allows the support part to be extended when an operator brings his hand close to the touchscreen.

The EN 10 2010 009 490 A1 describes an instrument panel with a touchscreen and a U-shaped bracket that can be folded forward and then used as a support for one hand when operating the touchscreen.

In the EN 10 2010 048 745 A1 The user interface described allows an object to be moved on a touchscreen while simultaneously marking predetermined object-specific target areas.

The EN 10 2014 200 993 A1 finally describes a method for adapting a view on a display unit of a user interface, in which a configuration mode for a split view with a first section and a second section is called up on the display unit, a plurality of control surfaces is displayed, a control surface for displaying a corresponding range of functions in the first section of the split view is selected and the selected control surface is confirmed.

The present invention is based on the object of providing a display and operating system that enables particularly fast and easy acquisition of information and a particularly good usability, especially with a large display area.

According to the invention, this object is achieved by a display and operating system having the features of claim 1. Advantageous embodiments and further developments emerge from the dependent claims.

The display and operating system according to the invention comprises a display unit with a display surface. It also comprises a control unit, by means of which graphic data can be generated and displayed on the display surface by means of the display unit, and a web that extends along a web length and has a web depth that runs perpendicular to the display surface. The web is arranged at a distance in front of the display surface and the web length extends at least over the entire display surface, with the web optically dividing the display surface into a first and a second display area.

This advantageously provides a particularly simple way of structuring the visible display area. By using a physical element as a bridge, which extends over the entire display area but at a distance from it, this division can also be felt particularly clearly.

According to the invention, the web is characterized by a "web length", which is in particular the length of the web along a longitudinal extension. According to the invention, a web is an elongated component whose longitudinal extension is large compared to a width extension running perpendicular to it. In particular, the longitudinal extension and the width extension of the web run parallel to the display surface, whereas the "web depth" refers to an extension of the web in a direction perpendicular to the display surface. Typically, the web depth is also small compared to the web length. The display surface of the display unit can in particular be flat, but the invention can also be used with a curved display surface.

According to the invention, the bridge is arranged "in front of" the display surface in such a way that it covers an area of the display surface for a viewer of the display surface. The bridge therefore runs between an area of the display surface and the starting point of the user's observation. In this way, an area of the display surface is created which is covered by the bridge and which the user cannot see from a typical viewing position. This assumes a typical viewing angle, with the display surface being viewed at an angle of no less than 15°, preferably no less than 25°. The invention therefore does not rule out the possibility that the user can see through between the display surface and the bridge by choosing an extreme viewing angle, such as with a bridge, but according to the invention this leads to such an acute viewing angle that it can be assumed that the perception of the display surface is impaired, particularly at typical viewing angles of displays, such as TFT or LCD displays.

The division of the display area into a first and a second display area is only optically achieved by the bridge, which conceals an area of the display area between the first and second display areas from the user. The display area is nevertheless continuous, i.e. the first and second display areas are parts of a continuous display area and the display area is not interrupted in the area concealed by the bridge.

The fact that the web length extends at least over the entire display surface means that the web is arranged at a starting point at a distance from a first edge point of the display surface and extends from there at a distance across the display surface to a second edge point of the display surface, in particular opposite. There too, the end point of the web is arranged at a distance from the second edge point of the display surface. The web does not necessarily extend in a straight line from the starting point to the end point. It can also be curved or run on any other line from the starting point to the end point. The first and second edge points are in particular on opposite sides of the display surface. However, it is also possible for the first and second edge points to be on adjacent sides or, in the case of round display surfaces, at different points on the circumferential line, provided that the web optically divides the display surface into a first and a second display area. Outside the display surface, the web can be attached in a suitable manner.

The display surface has in particular a display height running in a first direction and a display width running in a second direction. The first and the second direction can in particular run perpendicular to each other, for example the first direction can run essentially vertically and the second direction essentially horizontally, for example in an upright display. Typical display units have a rectangular display surface However, the invention is not limited to such a geometry.

In particular, the web length can run parallel to the first or second direction, i.e. parallel to the display height or the display width. In this way, for example, starting from a rectangular display area, the two display areas are also formed rectangularly. However, the invention also includes a different geometry, for example an oblique or diagonal course of the web, although according to the invention the web extends over the entire display area.

In one embodiment of the display and operating system according to the invention, the second direction runs horizontally and the web has a web length that runs along the horizontal second direction. The first display area is an upper display area and the second display area is a lower display area. In this way, a division of a display area into an upper and a lower area is advantageously achieved.

This can be particularly advantageous for a vertically arranged display area. In this case, the display height is vertical, i.e. essentially parallel to the direction of gravity. In particular, the horizontally running bar can create a particularly easy-to-grasp and tactile boundary between the two display areas.

In a further embodiment, the upper display area takes up at least 50%, preferably at least 60%, of the display area. In particular, the display area can be divided in a ratio of 1:2 or 2:1. This advantageously leads to a particularly harmonious appearance of the display area optically divided by the web.

The web can in particular be arranged in a fixed manner. It can also be arranged so as to be movable, for example the web can be arranged so as to be movable by means of a rail or another element for movable mounting, for example in order to be able to change the optical division of the display surface.

According to the invention, the web comprises a proximity detection unit, by means of which an approach of an actuating object to the display surface can be detected. In particular, an approach to the upper display area can be detected. As a result, the proximity detection unit can advantageously be arranged in an area directly in front of the display surface. This can be provided in particular when an operation can be carried out using the display surface or in the area of the display surface, for example with a touchscreen.

The proximity detection unit can detect, in particular, an approach of an actuating object to the display surface by the actuating object entering a detection area in front of the display surface. According to the invention, a signal can be generated and transmitted to the control unit depending on the detection of the actuating object entering the detection area, such as the hand or fingertip of a user. Depending on this signal, a display on the display surface can be changed by the control unit. In particular, switching symbols or setting objects can be displayed and/or highlighted so that the user can quickly and intuitively recognize which graphic elements of the display on the display surface can be operated.

The proximity detection unit can, for example, comprise a reflection light barrier, which comprises at least one illuminant for emitting electromagnetic detection radiation into the detection area and a receiving element for detecting a portion of the detection radiation scattered and/or reflected by the actuating object. It can in particular be designed to detect the actuating object in the detection area based on the intensity of the received detection radiation. The proximity detection unit can also comprise different illuminants for several detection zones, each of which emits electromagnetic detection radiation into a respective associated detection zone. Furthermore, a modulation device can be provided for modulating the emitted detection radiation, so that the detection radiation emitted into the individual detection zones differs in terms of its modulation. In this case, the proximity detection unit can also comprise an analysis unit which is designed to analyze the received reflected and/or scattered detection radiation with regard to its modulation in order to determine in which detection zone the detection radiation was scattered and/or reflected on an actuating object.

By enclosing the proximity detection unit in the web, a smaller range is required than when arranging the proximity detection unit, for example, at the lower edge of the display surface, whereby the approach should be detectable over the entire area of the display surface. For example, if the web surrounds the display surface at approximately a third of its length, the proximity detection unit can be arranged in an area in front of the display surface. In this way, the proximity detection unit can be brought closer to the area relevant for detection.

According to the invention, an approach direction of the approach can be detected. This can be done, for example, by means of the approach detection unit by evaluating the signals detected by this device or by means of another unit which detects the approach direction directly via a measurement signal. According to the invention, it can be detected whether the approach is coming from one of two sides, in particular in a vehicle from the driver's side or the passenger's side. This advantageously allows the detected approach to be evaluated in a differentiated manner depending on the direction from which it was detected. The approach direction can in fact allow conclusions to be drawn as to which user is making the approach and/or what type of operation is to be carried out using the actuating object.

In a further development, the display area has a touch-sensitive surface by means of which user inputs can be recorded, wherein the user inputs can be transmitted to the control unit. This advantageously makes it possible to provide a touchscreen by means of which user inputs can be recorded in a particularly simple manner.

For example, a film can be arranged over the display surface with which the position of a touch of an actuating object can be detected. The actuating object is in particular the fingertip of a user. The film can be designed, for example, as a resistive touch film, capacitive touch film or piezoelectric film. Furthermore, the film can be designed in such a way that a heat flow emanating from the fingertip of a user, for example, is measured. Various inputs can be obtained from the temporal development of the touch of the film. For example, in the simplest case, touching the film at a certain position can be recorded and assigned to a graphic object shown on the display surface, in particular an operating object. Furthermore, the duration of the touch at a certain position or within a certain area can be recorded.

The operation is carried out in particular using graphic objects that can be operated, in particular static and/or dynamic operating objects. In the sense of the invention, an “operating object” is understood to be a control element of a graphical user interface. An operating object differs from elements and surfaces for pure information display, so-called display elements and display surfaces, in that it is selectable. When an operating object is selected, an associated function is carried out. The function can, for example, lead to a change in the information display; furthermore, devices can be controlled whose operation is supported by the information display of the display surface. The operating object can, for example, be a switching symbol, a switching element or a button. It can therefore replace conventional mechanical switches. The operating object can be generated as desired for a freely programmable display surface and displayed by it.

According to the invention, a distinction is made between static and dynamic operating objects. A "static operating object" refers in particular to a graphic object that is displayed statically, i.e. the design of which does not change when it is actuated or operated. This does not exclude the possibility that feedback about the actuation or operation can be given in the display, for example by lighting up or changing color. The static operating object is, however, displayed with greater permanence, in particular it is not changed depending on the detected approach of an operating object. In contrast, a "dynamic operating object" refers to an operating object whose design can be changed to a significant extent. For example, the dynamic operating object can comprise a controller, wherein the operation consists of changing the controller using a swipe gesture. Furthermore, the dynamic operating object can be changed, for example in its size, position or other design, depending on the detected approach of an operating object.

In a further embodiment, the graphic data can be generated by the control unit in such a way that static control objects can be displayed in the second display area and dynamic control objects can be displayed in the first display area. In particular, the control unit is set up in such a way that both static and dynamic control objects are displayed in the first display area, but only static control objects are displayed in the second display area. In this case, no dynamic control objects are displayed in the second display area. This advantageously allows a content-based structuring of the display areas to be achieved.

The first display area can be used for dynamic control objects, while while such dynamic control objects are not displayed in the second display area. This allows compliance with requirements, such as national legislation, which restrict dynamic control objects to certain display areas. In particular, the first display area is an upper display area and the second display area is a lower display area, so that dynamic control objects are displayed in the upper display area and static control objects are displayed in the lower display area.

In a further development, a dynamic operating object of the first display area can be generated based on an operation of a static operating object of the second display area. As a result, the static operating object of the lower display area can advantageously be used to control and/or change the content of the upper display area, in particular the display of the dynamic operating object.

In particular, a function, device or another operable element can be selected using the static operating object of the second display area, which can then be operated using the dynamic operating object of the first display area. For example, the static operating object can comprise a symbol displayed in a lower display area that can be actuated and, when actuated, a dynamic operating object, for example with a controller, is generated in an upper display area.

In a further embodiment, the operation includes a swipe gesture from the second display area in the direction of the first display area. In particular, the operation can include a swipe gesture that begins with a static operating object in the second display area and includes a movement in the direction of the first display area. By "shifting" the static operating object in this way, the user can particularly easily signal that a functionality that is assigned to the static operating object should be operable using a dynamic operating object in the first display area. For example, a swipe from bottom to top can be performed if the first display area is an upper one and the second display area is a lower one.

In one embodiment, the bridge for resting a user's hand or part of the hand is designed in such a way that the touch-sensitive surface can be reached with a fingertip when the hand is placed on the bridge. This advantageously allows particularly convenient operation by placing the hand down.

In a further embodiment, the distance between the web and the display surface is in a range of 1 cm to 15 cm. This advantageously achieves an arrangement that "floats" above the display surface.

The spaced arrangement of the web relative to the display surface means that there is a space between the display surface and the web. The distance can be 1 cm to 15 cm, preferably 5 cm to 10 cm, particularly preferably 8 cm.

Particularly with particularly large display surfaces and touch screens, there is the problem that precise operation is made more difficult by the hand floating freely in the area in front of the display surface. The bridge according to the invention can allow a particularly pleasant, supportive guidance of the hand. For this purpose, the bridge is therefore formed with a suitable strength, width and depth, taking into account the application-specific conditions, such as an assumed size of the hand.

In a further embodiment, the bridge has a touch-sensitive surface through which a user input can be detected. This advantageously allows an area of the bridge's surface to be used to detect a user input.

For example, the touch-sensitive area of the bridge can be directly related to one of the display areas. For example, if the bridge runs horizontally and divides the display area into an upper and a lower display area, the touch-sensitive surface can be arranged on an upper area of the bridge, whereby a user input made there is intuitively associated with that in the visually adjacent upper display area. For example, an operating object and/or an information display can be displayed on the display area in the upper display area near the bridge, thereby signaling to the user that operating the touch-sensitive surface of the bridge causes operation of the associated device or functionality.

In particular, the bridge can have a tactile and/or visible marking in the area of the touch-sensitive surface of the bridge or in its vicinity, for example through depressions and/or raised areas on the surface of the bridge. This advantageously facilitates operation by the user and allows him to easily orient himself, in particular visually or tactilely.

In a further development, the user gesture detected by the touch-sensitive surface of the bridge includes a swipe gesture and a parameter is increased or decreased based on the user input. This can advantageously provide a particularly simple operation that is familiar to the user.

For example, a value for a volume control, a temperature, an intensity or another value can be set. In particular, the swiping gesture can be made in different directions, for example two opposite directions, whereby increasing and decreasing the parameter can be carried out particularly easily. The user is typically familiar with such an operation from other electronic devices, such as analogue controllers.

Alternatively or additionally, the bridge may comprise a mechanical control element, such as a mechanical switch, button or controller.

In a further embodiment, mechanical operating elements are arranged along at least one edge of a display area. This advantageously makes it possible to provide operation by means of mechanical operating elements, which is connected to a display in the display area of the display surface.

For example, buttons and/or analog controls can be arranged on the edge of the display surface in such a way that a display can be output on the display surface in such a way that operation of a specific device and/or functionality can be brought into direct connection with the mechanical control elements, which allows particularly simple operation. For example, in a vertically aligned display, mechanical control elements can be arranged to the side of the display surface. In particular, in the case of a display surface with an upper and a lower display area, this can be limited to one of the display areas, in particular to the upper display area.

The vehicle according to the invention comprises a display and operating system according to the invention. The display and operating system is arranged in particular on a center console of the vehicle. The invention is therefore advantageously applied to a particularly relevant field of application.

In a vehicle, it is particularly important that a user, in particular the driver of the vehicle, can grasp information particularly quickly and reliably and that operations can be carried out as simply and quickly as possible, with the user's attention being tied up as little as possible. The optical division of a display area, in particular in conjunction with a display of dynamic control objects only in one of the display areas, makes it possible, in particular in accordance with standards and legal requirements, to restrict dynamic display elements to a specific area, in particular to an area that the driver of the vehicle can perceive close to his line of sight towards the road.

• 1 zeigt ein Ausführungsbeispiel des erfindungsgemäßen Anzeige- und Bediensystems,
• 2A und 2B zeigen die Anzeigefläche mit dem Steg gemäß dem Ausführungsbeispiel in der Draufsicht und im Längsschnitt,
• 2C zeigt das Ausführungsbeispiel des erfindungsgemäßen Anzeige- und Bediensystems an einer Mittelkonsole des Fahrzeugs und
• 3 zeigt ein Ausführungsbeispiel einer Bedienung des erfindungsgemäßen Anzeige- und Bediensystems.

The invention will now be explained using embodiments with reference to the drawings.

• 1 shows an embodiment of the display and operating system according to the invention,
• 2A and 2 B show the display surface with the web according to the embodiment in plan view and in longitudinal section,
• 2C shows the embodiment of the display and operating system according to the invention on a center console of the vehicle and
• 3 shows an embodiment of an operation of the display and operating system according to the invention.

In reference to 1 An embodiment of the display and operating system according to the invention is explained.

A vehicle 1 comprises a display unit 2 which is coupled to a control unit 4. A bridge 3 which comprises a proximity detection unit 3a and a touch-sensitive surface 3b is arranged in front of the display unit 2. The bridge 3 with the proximity detection unit 3a and the touch-sensitive surface 3b is coupled to the control unit 4. The vehicle 1 further comprises an electronic device 5; in the exemplary embodiment, this is a control 5 of a seat heating system, which is also coupled to the control unit 4.

In further embodiments, other electronic devices 5 are provided alternatively or in addition to the seat heating control 5. These can be, for example, media playback devices, an air conditioning system or a navigation system. Furthermore, the bridge 3 can alternatively or additionally comprise other sensors, wherein the proximity detection unit 3a and the touch-sensitive surface 3b are not necessarily included, but one of the sensor units or none of them can also be provided.

With reference to the 2A and 2 B Further details of the embodiment of the display and operating system according to the invention are explained.

2A shows a schematic top view of the arrangement of the web 3 relative to a display surface 2a of the display unit 2. The display surface 2a has a display height H and a display width B running perpendicular to it. The web 3 runs parallel to the display width B and is an elongated component, i.e. the longitudinal extent of the web 3 parallel to the display width B is greater than the extent of the web 3 parallel to the direction of the display height H. The web length, i.e. the longitudinal extent of the web 3, extends parallel to the display width B over the entire display width B of the display surface 2a. The web 3 is also arranged in the area of the display height, i.e. in front of the display surface 2a. “In front of” is to be understood as meaning that the web 3 obscures an area of the display surface 2a for a viewer of the display surface 2a. In this way, a first display area 12a, here an upper display area 12a, and a second display area 12b, in this case a lower display area 12b, are defined as display areas 12a, 12b of the display surface 2a located above and below the web 3, respectively. However, the display surface 2a is a coherent unit.

In further embodiments, the web 3 is mounted so that it can be moved and can be moved in particular in the direction of the display height H. In this case, the areas occupied by the upper display area 12a and the lower display area 12b are changed or their relationship to one another is changed. In further embodiments, the longitudinal extension of the web 3 runs parallel to the display height H and the display area 2a is divided accordingly into a left and a right display area. In further embodiments, the longitudinal extension of the web 3 runs transversely to the aforementioned extension directions of the display area 2a, i.e. diagonally or obliquely, for example.

2 B shows a longitudinal section of the 2A shown representation of the arrangement along the section axis A. It can be seen that in the exemplary embodiment the web 3 is arranged a short distance in front of the display unit 2. In particular, the distance of the web 3 to the display surface 2a is smaller than the web depth, which is defined as the extension of the web 3 in a direction perpendicular to the display surface 2a. The proportions of the representation are, however, only examples and are not to be understood as restrictive. Furthermore, dashed lines indicate a detection area 13 of the proximity detection unit 3a (not shown here). The detection area 13 runs upwards from the web 3 and extends over a space arranged in front of the display surface 2a.

In particular, the 2A and 2 B In the arrangement shown, the web 3 is arranged in front of the display surface 2a in such a way that the display height H is divided by the arrangement of the web 3 into a lower display height Hu and an upper display height Ho, the ratio Hu:Ho being approximately 1:2. In further embodiments, a different division ratio is provided.

In reference to 2C the arrangement of the embodiment on a center console 1a of the vehicle 1 is explained.

The display unit 2 is arranged essentially upright on the center console 1a. The arrangement of a display unit 2 in this position is widespread in modern vehicles. The arrangement of the web 3 forms an upper display area 12a and a lower display area 12b. The upper display area 12a and the lower display area 12b are arranged in the vehicle 1 in such a way that standards and legal regulations for the display of certain content are met. For example, the requirements of the JAMA (Japanese Automobile Manufacturers Association) are met, which stipulate restrictions on the area in which certain content may be displayed relative to the line of sight of the driver of the vehicle 1. In particular, the deviation of the view required to capture the display from the line of sight towards the road must not exceed a predetermined value.

Mechanical operating elements 9, in particular buttons 9, are arranged on the right and left sides of the upper display area 12a. Buttons 9 can be provided with a specific adjustment path when actuated or another haptic feedback when actuated. Furthermore, other operating elements can also be provided here, such as capacitive buttons or other touch-sensitive operating elements. Furthermore, controls, for example rotary controls, can be provided.

In reference to 3 An example of how to operate the example of the display and operating system is explained. This is based on the example of the display and operating system described above.

The bar 3 runs across the width of the display surface 2a and thus optically divides it into a upper display area 12a and a lower display area 12b. In this embodiment, the display area 2a has a touch-sensitive surface, i.e. a touchscreen 2a is provided.

In the lower display area, a static operating object 6 for the control 5 of a seat heating of the vehicle 1 is displayed. The static operating object 6 can be operated in various ways, in particular by touching or by pressing the displayed operating object 6. Furthermore, a swipe gesture can be carried out, whereby a user touches the touchscreen 2a at a specific starting point in the area of the static operating object 6 and then, without releasing the touch from the display surface 2a, carries out a movement and finally releases the touch at an end point. The swipe gesture has a direction from the start to the end point or along the described movement path. In the exemplary embodiment, it is provided that the user selects the static operating object 6 either by touching or pressing or operates it with a swipe gesture in an upward direction, towards the upper display area 12a.

If such an operation is detected, a dynamic operating object 7 for the control 5 of the seat heating is shown in the upper display area 12a. In contrast to the static operating object 6, the dynamic operating object 7 has movable elements. In the example shown, this is a controller 7a for setting a heating level using the control 5 of the seat heating of the vehicle 1. To operate the dynamic operating object 7 in a manner known per se, the user can set the heating level by tapping a certain position in the area of the controller 7a and/or by a swiping gesture or by pulling the controller 7a in a certain direction.

In a further embodiment, the dynamic operating object 7 can be removed from the upper display area 12a by an operating action, for example by means of a swipe gesture from the upper 12a to the lower display area 12b.

In the 3 In the example shown, a temperature controller 8 is also displayed as a dynamic operating object. The display takes place in the lower area of the upper display area 12a and the temperature controller 8 has a longitudinal extension parallel to the longitudinal extension of the web 3. If the user is viewing from a suitable angle relative to the web 3 and the display area 2a, the dynamic operating object 8 appears at the lower edge of the upper display area 12a directly above the web 3. In the example shown, the web 3 comprises a touch-sensitive surface 3b. The user can now make a temperature setting by touching the touch-sensitive surface 3b of the web 3 at a specific position relative to the temperature controller 8 and/or by performing a swiping movement along the touch-sensitive surface 3b of the web 3.

It is provided that the swiping gesture can be carried out in a direction along the elongated extension of the web 3, that is to say in particular to the right or to the left. This swiping gesture is used to determine an increase or decrease in the parameter that is assigned to the operable functionality. For example, a volume, temperature or intensity is increased or decreased, whereby the amount of the change can depend on the length of the swiping gesture and/or its speed.

Alternatively or additionally, it can be provided that the temperature controller 8 can be operated by touching the touchscreen 2a or by means of a gesture, in particular a swipe gesture.

In further embodiments, the temperature controller 8 can be replaced by, for example, a volume control, a controller for an air conditioning system or a media playback device or another device or functionality of the vehicle 1.

Of course, further information displays and/or operating objects can be shown, both in the upper display area 12a and in the lower display area 12b. It should be noted that in the exemplary embodiment, only static operating objects are shown in the lower display area 12b, i.e. no moving display or operating objects are shown. These are only shown in the upper area 12a. In further exemplary embodiments, further restrictions are provided alternatively or additionally in order to achieve a content-related distinction between the upper display area 12a and the lower display area 12b.

In the exemplary embodiment, it is further provided that the web 3 is formed in such a way that a user can rest his hand on it, with the user's palm being supported in particular. For this purpose, the web depth, i.e. the extent of the web 3 in an extension direction perpendicular to the display surface 2a, is between 0.5 and 25 mm, preferably 10 to 20 mm, particularly preferably 15 mm, and the web 3 is formed in such a way that it can bear the typical load of supporting the user's palm.

List of reference symbols

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vehicle

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Center console

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Display unit

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Display area, touch screen

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web

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Proximity detection unit of the bridge

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Touch-sensitive surface of the bridge

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Control unit

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Electronic device; seat heating control

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Static control object “Seat heating”

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Heat level controller

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Dynamic control object “Temperature controller”

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Mechanical controls; buttons

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first display area; upper display area

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Proximity detection range

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Cutting axis

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Display width

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Display height

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Display height above

Hey

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Display and operating system with a display unit (2) with a display surface (2a), a control unit (4) by which graphic data can be generated and displayed on the display surface (2a) by means of the display unit (2), a web (3) which extends along a web length and has a web depth which runs perpendicular to the display surface (2a), wherein the web (3) is arranged at a distance in front of the display surface (2a) and the web length extends at least over the entire display surface (2a), wherein the web (3) optically divides the display surface (2a) into a first (12a) and a second display area (12b), wherein the web (3) comprises a proximity detection unit (3a) by means of which an approach of an actuating object to the display surface (2a) can be detected, wherein depending on the detection of the entry of an actuating object into a detection area (13) in front of the display surface (2a), a signal can be generated and sent to the control unit (4) is transmittable, wherein depending on this signal a display on the display surface (2a) can be changed by the control unit (4), characterized in that an approach direction of the approach can be detected, wherein it can be detected whether the approach occurs from one of two sides. Display and operating system according to Claim 1 , characterized in that the display surface (2a) has a display height (H) running in a first direction and a display width (B) running in a second direction, the second direction running horizontally and the web (3) has a web length running along the horizontally running second direction, the first display area (12a) being an upper display area (12a) and the second display area (12b) being a lower display area (12b). Display and operating system according to Claim 2 , characterized in that the upper display area (12a) occupies at least 50% of the display area (2a). Display and operating system according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the display surface (2a) has a touch-sensitive surface (3b) by means of which user inputs can be detected, wherein the user inputs can be transmitted to the control unit (4). Display and operating system according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the graphic data can be generated by the control unit (4) such that static operating objects (6) can be displayed in the second display area (12b) and dynamic operating objects (7, 8) can be displayed in the first display area (12a). Display and operating system according to Claim 6 , characterized in that a dynamic operating object (7) of the first display area (12a) can be generated based on an operation of a static operating object (6) of the second display area (12b). Display and operating system according to Claim 6 , characterized in that the operation comprises a swiping gesture from the second display area (12b) towards the first display area (12a). Display and operating system according to a Claims 6 until 7 , characterized in that the web (3) for resting a hand of a user or a part of the hand is designed such that the touch-sensitive surface (3b) can be reached with a fingertip when the hand is resting on the web (3). Display and operating system according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the distance of the web (3) from the display surface (2a) is in a range of 1 cm to 15 cm. Display and operating system according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the web (3) has a touch-sensitive surface (3b) through which a user input can be detected. Display and operating system according to Claim 10 , characterized in that the user gesture detected by the touch-sensitive surface (3b) of the web (3) comprises a swipe gesture and a parameter is increased or decreased based on the user input. Display and operating system according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that mechanical operating elements (9) are arranged along at least one edge of a display area. Vehicle (1) with a display and operating system according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the display and operating system is arranged on a center console of the vehicle (1).

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