Methods and apparatus for configuring and using an enhanced driver visual display

摘要

A method for using a head-mounted display (HMD) associated with a computer system onboard an automobile is provided. The method connects to the HMD over a vehicle-based network; configures a plurality of graphical elements for presentation via the HMD, wherein each of the plurality of graphical elements illustrates detail associated with functionality of the automobile; and presents a display on the HMD comprising the configured plurality of graphical elements.

主权项

1. A method for using a head-mounted display (HMD) associated with a computer system onboard an automobile, the method comprising:
connecting to the HMD over a vehicle-based network; configuring a plurality of graphical elements for presentation via the HMD, wherein each of the plurality of graphical elements illustrates detail associated with functionality of the automobile; presenting a display on the HMD comprising the configured plurality of graphical elements; determining a maximum number of the plurality of graphical elements for the HMD, wherein the display on the HMD is limited to the maximum number due to limited available display space; and when the maximum number of the plurality of graphical elements has been selected and presented on the HMD, transmitting a warning message for presentation to the driver on the HMD.