The digital cockpit transformation continues to shape in-vehicle technology, and vehicle displays take center stage to deliver superior user experience for driver and passengers. OEMs that can find the right mix of technology features for this experience will benefit in brand perception, profits and sales, according to J.D. Power 2022 U.S. Tech Experience Index (TXI) Study. As OEM design studios release new display integration concepts, several key trends are emerging in the market:
Immersive, Large Multi-Displays seamlessly transform the digital cockpit and provide a superior user experience for driver and passenger. Next-gen concepts feature displays that span the entire dashboard width. The displays are more prominently positioned in the vehicle and more exposed to direct sunlight. While these concepts are visually stunning and can help to identify a brand’s unique aesthetic, they introduce new challenges to the market, particularly in the safe management and legibility of on-screen content. Driver safety will be improved by solutions that promote content legibility in any brightness environment.
Consumer market drives expectations. New-car buyers have a baseline expectation of performance, quality and craftsmanship from their experiences with consumer devices. Color, contrast, brightness and resolution contribute to the human perception of display picture quality. These higher performance requirements must be delivered at a low power budget to enable electrified drivetrain platforms.
The digital experience enables new interactions. Technology enables passenger entertainment content without introducing driver distraction. The market will progress beyond standard touchscreen interactions, introducing new interaction concepts based on voice, spatial movements, pressure sensing and tactile feedback. Such capabilities will require display surfaces to become more intuitive.
Visteon’s award-winning technologies address these market requirements, and more: