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The new iDrive Controller will be first launched in the new 7 Series and will bring features like touchscreen control and non-contact gesture recognition.
At the 2015 CES, BMW is unveiling their latest and greatest iteration of the iDrive system. The new iDrive Controller will be first launched in the new 7 Series and will bring features like touchscreen control and non-contact gesture recognition.
The infotainment system can be operated not only by the iDrive Controller/iDrive Touch Controller but also by touchscreen. The touchscreen and iDrive can each be used to control all functions. BMW is quick to point out that this is different system than what other automakers are offering in a form of a hybrid infotainment system with functions operated independently through two interfaces.
The true innovation comes through from the non-contact gesture recognition. The driver or front passenger simply performs a directed gesture in the area between the gear lever, steering wheel and Control Display. A 3D sensor in the roof detects whether one or two fingers are being pointed, or whether the thumb and index finger are being moved towards each other. The system decodes different movements – such as tapping, finger rotations or a swiping movement to the right – and performs the desired input. A rotating movement can be used, say, to alter the volume of the radio, a finger raised to accept a phone call or a swiping movement to decline a call.
Regardless of whether the iDrive Controller or the touchscreen is used, BMW says that both systems conform to their strict standards on safe data inputting while on the move.
The new iDrive will most likely arrive in other production cars after the launch of the new 7 Series this fall.
BMW Power.
At the 2015 CES, BMW is unveiling their latest and greatest iteration of the iDrive system. The new iDrive Controller will be first launched in the new 7 Series and will bring features like touchscreen control and non-contact gesture recognition.
The infotainment system can be operated not only by the iDrive Controller/iDrive Touch Controller but also by touchscreen. The touchscreen and iDrive can each be used to control all functions. BMW is quick to point out that this is different system than what other automakers are offering in a form of a hybrid infotainment system with functions operated independently through two interfaces.
The true innovation comes through from the non-contact gesture recognition. The driver or front passenger simply performs a directed gesture in the area between the gear lever, steering wheel and Control Display. A 3D sensor in the roof detects whether one or two fingers are being pointed, or whether the thumb and index finger are being moved towards each other. The system decodes different movements – such as tapping, finger rotations or a swiping movement to the right – and performs the desired input. A rotating movement can be used, say, to alter the volume of the radio, a finger raised to accept a phone call or a swiping movement to decline a call.
Regardless of whether the iDrive Controller or the touchscreen is used, BMW says that both systems conform to their strict standards on safe data inputting while on the move.
The new iDrive will most likely arrive in other production cars after the launch of the new 7 Series this fall.
BMW Power.
