Driver assistance system has display device, operating elements connected to common data bus; each control element when touched triggers indication of control element information to driver

摘要

The system has a visual display screen, a display controller, at least one control element with an integrated proximity switch and a switch controller for actuating a function or device associated with this control element. The display controller and each operating element are connected to a common data bus. Each control element when touched triggers an on-screen indication of control element and associated function information. The system has a visual display screen (8), a display controller (7), at least one control element with an integrated proximity switch with a capacitive element and a switch controller for actuating a function or device (11) associated with this control element and a data bus for exchanging information. The display controller and each operating element (1) are connected to a common data bus (6) and each control element when touched triggers an indication on the screen that gives information to the driver regarding the control element concerned and the associated function.