Ergonomy

Continental Haptic Feedback Display component description

Haptic Feedback touch display by Continental

Operating touch screens requires some complex hand-eye coordination, which may temporarily distract the driver. To find the desired operating element, select it, and ensure that the intended function has really been triggered, drivers must sometimes divert their attention away from the road for several seconds, and are thus “flying blind” during this time. With its […]

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multifunctional smartphone terminal

Multi-Touch Gestures: Usage of Infrared Light

International automotive supplier Continental is working on intelligent infrared technology for future control designs in affordable cars. Used in ever-more electronic entertainment devices, multi-touch controls will also be enhancing modern display and control systems in the especially price-sensitive car segment. With “infrared curtains“, Continental developers are opting for an economical alternative to touch sensitive, so

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2015 Renault Espace interior

Faurecia’s “one-touch” seat technology for the new Renault Espace

Faurecia is presenting its “one touch” technology at the 2014 Paris Motor Show, which can be used to automatically fold down the vehicle’s rear seats. The new Renault Espace crossover, unveiled today, is the first Renault production model to feature this innovation. The result is a blend of three areas of expertise that are central to

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Magna International Inc BMW i8

Electronic side-door latch system in the BMW i8

Magna International announced that it is supplying two innovative, industry-first systems on the BMW i8 plug-in electric sports car: outside mirrors with hidden turn signals and SmartLatch™, an electronic side-door latch system. The design of the outside mirrors includes a hidden turn signal that is fully integrated so that the mirror housing and turn-signal lens

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