1. Reimagining the HMI
Jay Hotchkiss Research & Innovation Engineer

2. Two Underlying Forces Create a Disruptive Revolution
Connectivity
All Data Accessed from Cloud
Technology
Sensors
Connectivity
Big Data
Market
Consumer Needs
Legislation
Driven by:
Always Connected
Increased
Autonomous Modes
Less Driving Stress
New Usages

3. A “2020” Vision of Autonomous Demand Level
The disruption for Interiors & HMI is created by increased autonomous demand.
Level 2
50% Concentration
Limited On-Demand Automation
Level 3
On-Demand Automation
20-30% of drive time
Strongly Assistive: Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Keeping
Level 1
Functional Automation
10% of drive time
Exceptional situations: mountain roads, snow, heavy rain 2
Level 4
0% Concentration
Autonomous
50-70% of drive time
Slow traffic and highway modes are autonomous 1 3
Level 0
100% Concentration
No Automation 4
LEVEL

4. All Data Accessed from Cloud
Three HMI Directions
MegaTrends Summary
Driving Forces
Connectivity
All Data Accessed from Cloud
Less Driving Stress
New Usages
Increased
Autonomous Modes
HMI Directions
Versatile
Smart
Empathetic
Connectivity: Big data, cloud, mobility supervision, Augmented Reality
Autonomous: Less stress, more available time for well being, infotainment, ease of use
Personalization: Customization, branding, online ordering, versatility, heterogeneous society
Environmental: Car sharing (Autolib/Zipcar), consciousness, frugal wealth, life cycle cost
Safety: Smart cars, reassurance, trustfulness, empathy, welcoming, robustness

5. Six “Technical Domains” are Needed to Sustain these 3 HMI Directions
HMI Brain
Real-Time smart configuration of the HMI
Transformer
Contextual transformation of the HMI
Connectivity
Wireless connection of a portable device with the car HMI 
HMI Directions
Versatile
Smart
Empathetic
Domains
Augmented
Interior-Reality
Virtual reality on Interior Trim
Interior Lighting
Functional Decolight
Subjective HMI
Deco-interaction HMI
  Fusion of HMI components w/ decoration

6. Enablers of HMI Domains
BT, WiFi
Mechanism
Decoration
Decoration
HUD OS
Wireless charging
Mechatronic
Surfaces
Display
Trims
Head unit
Sensors
LED
Smart materials
Projection
Sensors
NFC
Reflectors
Voice Rec
Haptic
Antenna coupling
Projection
Lighting
Cameras
Replication

7. Definition of Connectivity Domain
Purpose:
Link HMI components to smart phones and i-data through wireless connections
Examples:
NFC (Near Field Communication) for Nomadic-Car pairing
Bluetooth for Audio transfer from Nomadic to car HMI
Antenna coupling for better reception
Wireless charging of Nomadic devices

8. Definition of Transformer Domain
Purpose:
Mechanical transformation of the HMI components to accommodate for optimum ergonomics in various situations (e.g. autonomous, driving modes): (“m-Versatility,” Empathy)
Examples:
Slim Heads Up cluster with pop-up movement
“Butler” Y-0 display getting closer to or further away from the driver
Pop-up display in passenger areas (e.g., rear seats)
Welcoming storage for Smart Phones
HUD
“Butler” Keyboard
Smart Storage
Tweeter
Transformable Y-0

9. Definition of Interior Lighting Domain
Functional Decolight
Subjective HMI
Purpose:
Light emitted by the surface
Functional lighting for subjective HMI
Adaptive interior lighting to the driving condition
Examples:
Decolight
Light in skin,fabric
Light emitted by surfaces (painted, film)
InfoSkin

10. Definition of Deco-Interaction Domain
Purpose:
Seamless “3D” fusion of decorative parts with displays and controls (“e-Versatility”, Empathic)
Examples:
Full black panel (Giorgio 1)
Curved displays integrated in plastics
Tactile, haptic feedback on synthetic or real materials
Light effects through synthetic or real materials

11. Definition of HMI Brain Domain
HMI Input & Output
Sensors: tactile, mechanical, visual…
Actuators: displays, light, haptics, motors…
Control Electronics: sensor signal processing, actuator controls..
Purpose:
Smart, Empathetic, Versatile configuration of the HMI
Examples:
HMI Configuration (display contents, mechanical contextual adaptions)
Driver monitoring (gesture, drowsiness, emotions)
Anticipation of users needs
HMI Brain
Real-Time smart configuration of the HMI
Autonomous Vehicle Supervisor
Powertrain Control
Chassis Control
Body Control
Telematics Unit

12. Market Evidence 1 “Prologue” Concept Car from Audi (LA 2014)
Tactile passenger display integrated in decorative panel
Full digital cluster with 3D effects
Two tactile DecoDisplays, left & right of steering wheel, w/ aluminum and wood trim
“Bendable,” moving display for telematics controls (“Butler” keyboard)

13. Market Evidence 2 Mercedes “Future in Motion” Anticipative Concept of an “Autonomous” Car
Virtual Reality on Door Panels
Full transversal DecoDisplay
Foldable Rear Table
180° Returnable Seats

14. Vision of Interior & HMI Beyond 2020
Real-Time smart configuration of the HMI
Virtual reality on Interior Trim
Fusion of HMI components with decoration
Functional DecoLight
Subjective HMI (e.g. blind spot detection)
Connection of a portable device with the car HMI

15. 2015 Faurecia HMI Center Stack Demonstrator
DecoControl: Capacitive
Tactile DecoDisplay
DecoAlu
Haptic Touch Panel
Docking w/ Wireless Charging & NFC
Touch Panel
Rotary Knob
w/ Display