HUMAN MACHINE INTERFACE

'LUXURY AND PERFORMANCE'

Centrally Located, Shared (Driver, Passenger) multi-function screen in a hybrid powered vehicle new to the Bentley range. The screen is supplemented by a driver focused binnacle with the facility to show a consolidated version of the same data along with driver specific data regarding velocity, engine performance etc.
Spherical Navigation Concept

5 screens arranged across a virtual sphere, the HOME screen being at the central axis.
Navigate intuitively in space from this central point

'HOME'

Following a them of solid geometry

Users interact with a three dimensional tetrahedron

This 3D object gives a perception of physicality to a 2D surface

Clearly rendered materials give a sense of tactility reflecting the surface quality experienced in the surrounding vehicle

Function/Screen Selection

Function banner/button responds to position of 3D selector

Geometry aligns and animates

Screen transitions to next in relation to position

'ENTERTAINMENT'

Entertainment screen, showing here a UI connected to a user’s digital music account

Three dimensional bezel is a tactile control and visual cue for volume level

Button on right returns user to home screen. The right side bias reflecting the entertainment screen’s relation to Home

UI evokes folding album sleeve to show cover art

'NAVIGATION'

Navigation screen, showing here in three dimensions, a contoured map of surrounding landscape

Floating totem gives directions to user with a 3D representation of distance covered/remaining

Floating panel on right informs user of upcoming sites of interest based on a personal profile

Featuring a centrally positioned digital compass

Button at top returns user to home screen. The topside bias reflecting the navigation screen’s relation to Home

'COMMUNICATION'

Communications screen, showing here a received telephone call

‘Ride Along’ function allows callers to receive video imagery (VR?) live from the car. Allowing them a virtual passenger ride

Screen’s functions also include SMS and EMail. Selected via the central tabs

Rest State

'VEHICLE'

Vehicle information screen, showing here the mechanical status of car

Three dimensional ‘X-Ray’ showing car’s health

Information stack on left relays detailed information on request. Includes ‘Achievements’ tab that can supply incentives and enhance users ownership experience through goal setting and tracking

Screen’s functions also include car settings and climate preferences. Selected via the central tabs

Button at left returns user to home screen. The left bias reflecting the vehicle screen’s relation to Home