System condition representation method for automobile velocity and distance regulation systems uses optical indication of active system via display device with respective pictogram regions for each regulation system

摘要

The invention relates to a method and a device for representing the system state of a speed and distance control system. The inventive device comprises a display unit (1) and a microprocessor which controls the picture composition and which is connected to the speed and distance control system. Adjustments and system states of the speed and distance control system can be detected by means of said connection. A pictogram (4) can be displayed on the display unit (1) according to the detected adjustments and system states. Individual components of the pictogram (4) can be optically highlighted or illuminated in different ways.