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Method and array for providing a graphical user interface, in particular in a vehicle

US9594472B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

VOLKSWAGEN AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT · DE

Inventors

Carl Aron Carls · Haßmoor, DE
Michael Wittkämper · Braunschweig, DE
Michael Mischke · Hannover, DE
Manuel Joachim · Braunschweig, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Aug 28, 2012
Grant date	Mar 14, 2017
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Apr 21, 2033

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB60K2360/184
WIPO fieldComputer technology
WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method and an array for providing a user interface, in particular in a vehicle. In the method, at least one graphical object designated for interaction is depicted in a display area out of reach for the user. In a detection area that is spatially separated from the display area, a gesture of a user is captured and the graphical object interaction is selected. An interaction assigned to the gesture is carried out by the selected graphical object, wherein the position(s) of the selected graphical object during the interaction is/are out of reach for the user.

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