VAN BUREN TOWNSHIP, Mich.,
Dec. 31, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --
- "Time of flight" vehicle demonstrates latest advances in
gesture recognition
- Large field-of-vision windshield head-up display presents
more relevant information to keep driver focused on
road
- Cockpit simulator brings together latest human-machine
interaction (HMI) technologies such as gesture control and
pressure-sensitive touch in real-world driving
scenarios
Attendees at the 2016 International CES® Jan. 6-9 can experience several cockpit
electronics concepts aimed at reducing driver distraction and
making the driving experience more intuitive and enjoyable at
Visteon Corporation's exhibit in Central Plaza (CP20), at the
Las Vegas Convention Center.
Visteon (NYSE: VC) will display two vehicles featuring advanced
concepts – one with 3-D gesture technology and the other with a
large field-of-vision windshield head-up-display (HUD). A separate
driving simulator brings together the latest Visteon human-machine
interaction (HMI) input technologies for an interactive experience
using real-world driving scenarios.
Time of Flight Vehicle
Visteon takes in-vehicle gesture control to a new level with a
proprietary 3-D gesture recognition concept demonstrated within a
compact multi-purpose vehicle. The system quickly reads defined
hand movements to command certain features, using time-of-flight
camera technology and high-performance, image-processing
algorithms. Reading hand gestures faster and more precisely than
with today's 2-D solutions helps prevent distraction when accessing
driver information and infotainment systems. The system offers the
possibility to render any surface touch-sensitive, thanks to its
high spatial accuracy, eliminating the need for touch panels on
displays.
"The system recognizes specific gestures such as holding up one,
two or three fingers to perform different functions such as
operating the windows, changing audio volume or opening the glove
box," said Patrick Nebout, director,
advanced technology and innovation for Visteon. "This provides
quicker access, without the need to touch buttons or look for
knobs. The system distinguishes between driver and passenger hand
gestures, and also allows customizable gestures."
Time of flight technology is based on the time it takes for
light to travel from the source to the object and back to the
camera's sensor. By providing distance images in real time, the
time-of-flight camera enables close-range gesture control in the
cockpit.
Large Field-of-View Head-Up Display
Demonstrated on a C-segment (compact) vehicle, Visteon delivers
an extra-large windshield HUD image with rich color, contrast and
brightness – enhancing content without requiring the user to look
away from his or her usual viewpoint. The wide-field image – about
twice the size of a normal windshield HUD – allows the driver to
see information not usually displayed in HUD systems, such as menus
for music, multimedia and simple maps. The full-color image is
designed to be seen clearly even on very bright days, through a
powerful backlight and large mirror inside the instrument
panel.
"Having a wide image provides more freedom to put information in
front of drivers so they can keep their eyes on the road," said
Nebout. "As an extension of our expertise in head-up technology, we
are demonstrating that we can manage space restrictions to develop
high-quality, large-field-of-vision HUD systems for mass market
vehicles."
The full-color resolution display uses data analytics to
understand the environment in and around the vehicle, such as rain
or heavy traffic. The driver sees different information displayed
on the windshield as road and driving conditions change, prompting
him or her to change speeds, adjust climate controls, respond to
warnings, navigate, select music or answer the phone – all while
keeping their eyes in the direction of the road.
Contextual User Experience Cockpit
Several Visteon HMI technologies converge in this interactive
cockpit simulator, including spatial gesture technology,
pressure-sensitive touch pads and contextual or suggestive HMI –
which helps drivers make quicker decisions based on past
preferences and the changing environment around the vehicle.
Visitors to Visteon's CES exhibit who sit in the cockpit
simulator can experience these features:
- Spatial gesture (swipe up, down, left, right, and rotary
motions), available at significantly less cost than camera-based
solutions
- Pressure-sensitive touch pad input zones for the driver and
passenger, which sense the depth and location of button presses to
trigger different features. Additionally, the surface can create a
"virtual" touch screen and can also accommodate handwriting
recognition. The pressure-sensitive pad works when the user is
wearing gloves, and can accommodate various surface finishes,
including leather, wood veneers, vinyl, plastic and
composites.
- Contextual or suggestive HMI – Using data analytics, this
feature creates shortcuts and suggestions, specific to each driver,
based on past behavior for connectivity, entertainment, navigation
and climate. For example, when the driver gets in the car to go
home from work, he or she can set the destination for home, check
traffic, call home, and turn on the defroster with one gesture, as
opposed to navigating a menu for each option.
- Time-of-Flight gesture system – Allows for more complex
gestures such as hand/finger signs and swipes; enables the creation
of virtual touch planes and/or surfaces in the vehicle.
Automakers are placing a priority on simplicity and usability,
which is driving the need for an intelligent, contextual way of
interacting with information and entertainment in the vehicle. The
Visteon driving simulator enables users to interact with
technologies in real-world driving scenarios, to better illustrate
the impact and benefits of various features.
About Visteon
Visteon is a global company that designs, engineers and
manufactures innovative cockpit electronics products and connected
car solutions for most of the world's major vehicle manufacturers.
Visteon is a leading provider of instrument clusters, head-up
displays, information displays, infotainment, connected audio, and
connectivity and telematics; its brands include Lightscape®,
OpenAir® and SmartCore™. Headquartered in Van Buren Township, Michigan, Visteon has
nearly 11,000 employees at 50 facilities in 19 countries. Visteon
had $3.1 billion in electronics sales
over the last 12 months. Learn more at www.visteon.com.
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