I find this a littl bizarre seeing as how it will be an option on the upcoming EQS. Now the infotainment screen looks to be horizontal which is against the S class design language, and also different from the EQS interior spyshots we have seen already, which have the vertical screen. Anyway, still good tech.
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There are big infotainment displays. And then there’s Mercedes-Benz’s “Hyperscreen.”
The German automaker just unveiled a mammoth, pillar-to-pillar, 56-inch touchscreen that will debut in the upcoming EQS luxury electric sedan. The Hyperscreen is the centerpiece of the automaker’s second generation MBUX infotainment system that eschews physical buttons in favor of a completely digital (and voice-controlled) in-car user experience.
To be sure, the Hyperscreen isn’t one screen, but several displays embedded in one solid piece of curved glass that spans the entire dash. Based on early images, there appear to be at least three screens embedded in the display: an instrument cluster behind the steering column, a central infotainment screen, and an additional screen facing the front passenger.
To be sure, the Hyperscreen isn’t one screenThe Hyperscreen will first appear in the EQS, a luxury electric sedan that Mercedes has said will go into production in late 2021. It will be powered by MBUX, which is short for “Mercedes-Benz User Experience.” First introduced in 2018, MBUX is one of the more capable automaker-created, voice-controlled infotainment systems on the market.
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Mercedes says the Hyperscreen will include something called “zero layers,” in which the user no longer has to scroll through a variety of sub-menus or give voice commands “as the most important applications are always available in a situational and contextual way at the top of the driver’s field of vision.” The automaker provided a couple of examples, including:
If you always call one particular person on the way home on Tuesday evenings, you will be asked to make a corresponding call on that day of the week and that specific time of day. A business card appears with their contact information and – if it’s stored – their photo will appear. All MBUX suggestions are linked to the user’s profile. If someone else drives the EQS on a Tuesday evening, this recommendation would not be made – or another one is made, depending on the preferences of the other user.
The Hyperscreen will include a total of 12 actuators beneath the touch-sensitive surface for haptic feedback. Two coatings of the cover plate are said to reduce reflections and make cleaning easier. The curved glass itself consists of particularly scratch-resistant aluminum silicate. And analogue air vents are embedded in the surface at either end, offering an interesting blend of the digital and physical.
analogue air vents are embedded in the surface at either endThe Hyperscreen won’t appear in a production car until the late 2021 release of the EQS, but the new version MBUX will see its debut in the new S-Class, which was first unveiled late last year. The updated infotainment system will let drivers save various preferences like seat settings, interior lighting color, favorite radio station, and more. These personal profiles can be enabled or disabled by using the new security features, or even loaded in other Mercedes-Benz vehicles. A fingerprint sensor in the main touchscreen and voice recognition will come standard, and there is a PIN setting as well. Buyers can opt for a version of the car with cameras that allow for facial recognition, too.
Vehicle touchscreens have grown larger over the years, with some automakers assuming that bigger equals better. Among production vehicles, the 2021 Cadillac Escalade’s 14.2-inch screen is particularly noteworthy, as is 2019 Ram 1500’s 12-inch screen. And the forthcoming Cadillac Lyriq electric SUV is promising a mind-boggling 33-inch screen. The Tesla Model 3’s 15-inch screen, which floats above the dash rather than hugging the interior’s curves, has set the bar high for electric cars — one that Mercedes seems eager to vault over.
Of course, it remains to be seen how distracting to the driver all these screens will be. Without a robust driver monitoring system to ensure drivers stay focused on the road, these ultra-large screens can be a huge liability and safety risk. A recent study by AAA found that many digital infotainment systems turning up in newer cars may be distracting enough to increase the risk for accidents, especially for older drivers.
Mercedes says its zero layer feature will hopefully reduce driver distraction — though that will need to be proven out. “The goal was a concept without distraction of the driver or creating complicated operation,” Sajjad Khan, Member of the Board of Management of Mercedes-Benz AG and CTO on the new MBUX generation, said in a press release. “We didn’t want to build the biggest screen ever in a car. Instead, we have developed special screens with a perfect ratio of size and functionality for maximum user-friendliness.”
via The VergeThere are big infotainment displays. And then there’s Mercedes-Benz’s “Hyperscreen.”
The German automaker just unveiled a mammoth, pillar-to-pillar, 56-inch touchscreen that will debut in the upcoming EQS luxury electric sedan. The Hyperscreen is the centerpiece of the automaker’s second generation MBUX infotainment system that eschews physical buttons in favor of a completely digital (and voice-controlled) in-car user experience.
To be sure, the Hyperscreen isn’t one screen, but several displays embedded in one solid piece of curved glass that spans the entire dash. Based on early images, there appear to be at least three screens embedded in the display: an instrument cluster behind the steering column, a central infotainment screen, and an additional screen facing the front passenger.
To be sure, the Hyperscreen isn’t one screenThe Hyperscreen will first appear in the EQS, a luxury electric sedan that Mercedes has said will go into production in late 2021. It will be powered by MBUX, which is short for “Mercedes-Benz User Experience.” First introduced in 2018, MBUX is one of the more capable automaker-created, voice-controlled infotainment systems on the market.
Mercedes says the Hyperscreen will include something called “zero layers,” in which the user no longer has to scroll through a variety of sub-menus or give voice commands “as the most important applications are always available in a situational and contextual way at the top of the driver’s field of vision.” The automaker provided a couple of examples, including:If you always call one particular person on the way home on Tuesday evenings, you will be asked to make a corresponding call on that day of the week and that specific time of day. A business card appears with their contact information and – if it’s stored – their photo will appear. All MBUX suggestions are linked to the user’s profile. If someone else drives the EQS on a Tuesday evening, this recommendation would not be made – or another one is made, depending on the preferences of the other user.
The Hyperscreen will include a total of 12 actuators beneath the touch-sensitive surface for haptic feedback. Two coatings of the cover plate are said to reduce reflections and make cleaning easier. The curved glass itself consists of particularly scratch-resistant aluminum silicate. And analogue air vents are embedded in the surface at either end, offering an interesting blend of the digital and physical.
analogue air vents are embedded in the surface at either endThe Hyperscreen won’t appear in a production car until the late 2021 release of the EQS, but the new version MBUX will see its debut in the new S-Class, which was first unveiled late last year. The updated infotainment system will let drivers save various preferences like seat settings, interior lighting color, favorite radio station, and more. These personal profiles can be enabled or disabled by using the new security features, or even loaded in other Mercedes-Benz vehicles. A fingerprint sensor in the main touchscreen and voice recognition will come standard, and there is a PIN setting as well. Buyers can opt for a version of the car with cameras that allow for facial recognition, too.
Vehicle touchscreens have grown larger over the years, with some automakers assuming that bigger equals better. Among production vehicles, the 2021 Cadillac Escalade’s 14.2-inch screen is particularly noteworthy, as is 2019 Ram 1500’s 12-inch screen. And the forthcoming Cadillac Lyriq electric SUV is promising a mind-boggling 33-inch screen. The Tesla Model 3’s 15-inch screen, which floats above the dash rather than hugging the interior’s curves, has set the bar high for electric cars — one that Mercedes seems eager to vault over.
Of course, it remains to be seen how distracting to the driver all these screens will be. Without a robust driver monitoring system to ensure drivers stay focused on the road, these ultra-large screens can be a huge liability and safety risk. A recent study by AAA found that many digital infotainment systems turning up in newer cars may be distracting enough to increase the risk for accidents, especially for older drivers.
Mercedes says its zero layer feature will hopefully reduce driver distraction — though that will need to be proven out. “The goal was a concept without distraction of the driver or creating complicated operation,” Sajjad Khan, Member of the Board of Management of Mercedes-Benz AG and CTO on the new MBUX generation, said in a press release. “We didn’t want to build the biggest screen ever in a car. Instead, we have developed special screens with a perfect ratio of size and functionality for maximum user-friendliness.”
Mercedes-Benz EQS Hyperscreen tries to make the whole dash a screen
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We knew from spy shots that the Mercedes-Benz EQS electric flagship sedan would have a seriously big infotainment screen. But what we saw was actually the small one. Ahead of the virtual Consumer Electronics Show, Mercedes-Benz has revealed the optional infotainment system called Hyperscreen, and as you can see, it's a lot.
Rather than having a big tablet screen in the center, the Hyperscreen tries to turn the entire dashboard into a screen. It's made up of what seems to be three individual displays under one curved panel measuring 56 inches wide and powered by an eight-core CPU with 24 gigabytes of RAM. The screens themselves are OLED units like what you'll find in the Cadillac Escalade, and they have haptic feedback actuators. In front of the driver is the instrument display, the main infotainment is in the center, and there's a third display in front of the passenger, not unlike the layout shown in the Jeep Grand Wagoneer concept. This third display can either be a design accent or provide entertainment for the passenger.
While the screens are impressive, they're only part of the Hyperscreen package. Mercedes is also packing a new AI system designed to make navigating this continent of pixels easier. It's designed to learn your most frequently used functions and applications, as well as when and how you use them. It will then present and suggest these functions at said times. So if you call someone at a similar time of day, it will ask you at that time if you'd like to do so. If you activate certain climate and seat heating settings on cold days, it will suggest them.
Pricing has not been announced for the Hyperscreen, which is understandable since pricing for the car it's going in isn't available yet, either. And if you're not interested in having your dash become a giant screen, it seems the regular EQS will have a more modest offering.
SourceWe knew from spy shots that the Mercedes-Benz EQS electric flagship sedan would have a seriously big infotainment screen. But what we saw was actually the small one. Ahead of the virtual Consumer Electronics Show, Mercedes-Benz has revealed the optional infotainment system called Hyperscreen, and as you can see, it's a lot.
Rather than having a big tablet screen in the center, the Hyperscreen tries to turn the entire dashboard into a screen. It's made up of what seems to be three individual displays under one curved panel measuring 56 inches wide and powered by an eight-core CPU with 24 gigabytes of RAM. The screens themselves are OLED units like what you'll find in the Cadillac Escalade, and they have haptic feedback actuators. In front of the driver is the instrument display, the main infotainment is in the center, and there's a third display in front of the passenger, not unlike the layout shown in the Jeep Grand Wagoneer concept. This third display can either be a design accent or provide entertainment for the passenger.
While the screens are impressive, they're only part of the Hyperscreen package. Mercedes is also packing a new AI system designed to make navigating this continent of pixels easier. It's designed to learn your most frequently used functions and applications, as well as when and how you use them. It will then present and suggest these functions at said times. So if you call someone at a similar time of day, it will ask you at that time if you'd like to do so. If you activate certain climate and seat heating settings on cold days, it will suggest them.
Pricing has not been announced for the Hyperscreen, which is understandable since pricing for the car it's going in isn't available yet, either. And if you're not interested in having your dash become a giant screen, it seems the regular EQS will have a more modest offering.
GM asked for help outside the automotive industry to make a better user interface
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It’s screen day! Mercedes was first up with the EQS screen. Now, Cadillac just dropped more information on the massive infotainment screen going in its upcoming Lyriq EV, and the details are intriguing.
GM asked for some rather nontraditional help when designing and developing the Lyriq’s infotainment system. Both Territory Studio and Rightpoint were brought in to help Cadillac put something together that is hopefully nothing like the disaster that CUE was. The 33-inch LED screen spanning the width of the dash gave them plenty of real estate to get creative. Territory Studios is a British creative agency known for its expertise in user interface design, and it’s worked on a number of video games, too. Rightpoint is a digital consultancy company that does a whole lot of everything in the digital world.
Cadillac says the two companies were “focused on artfully integrating aesthetics, purpose and technology.” We won’t know how successful they were until we give it a shot, but Cadillac emphasizes that it’s trying a fresh perspective for what an infotainment system’s user interface should be. Customizability and flexibility are two elements Cadillac is highlighting. There will supposedly be display themes “to fit the driver’s mood and personality.”
The short 25-second video clip in the link below preview shows a scaled-back and simple interface with a bottom row of essential function buttons. A menu list appears above this, and while there are likely many color themes available, the one shown is mostly dark with blues and blacks dominating the screen. One icon we’ll point out is the colorful Google Maps icon in the menu list. Will Cadillac actually use Google Maps as the navigation system from the factory in the Lyriq? Perhaps. It tends to be exponentially better than any manufacturer-designed navigation system.
Cadillac says more in-depth info will be available on January 12
SourceIt’s screen day! Mercedes was first up with the EQS screen. Now, Cadillac just dropped more information on the massive infotainment screen going in its upcoming Lyriq EV, and the details are intriguing.
GM asked for some rather nontraditional help when designing and developing the Lyriq’s infotainment system. Both Territory Studio and Rightpoint were brought in to help Cadillac put something together that is hopefully nothing like the disaster that CUE was. The 33-inch LED screen spanning the width of the dash gave them plenty of real estate to get creative. Territory Studios is a British creative agency known for its expertise in user interface design, and it’s worked on a number of video games, too. Rightpoint is a digital consultancy company that does a whole lot of everything in the digital world.
Cadillac says the two companies were “focused on artfully integrating aesthetics, purpose and technology.” We won’t know how successful they were until we give it a shot, but Cadillac emphasizes that it’s trying a fresh perspective for what an infotainment system’s user interface should be. Customizability and flexibility are two elements Cadillac is highlighting. There will supposedly be display themes “to fit the driver’s mood and personality.”
The short 25-second video clip in the link below preview shows a scaled-back and simple interface with a bottom row of essential function buttons. A menu list appears above this, and while there are likely many color themes available, the one shown is mostly dark with blues and blacks dominating the screen. One icon we’ll point out is the colorful Google Maps icon in the menu list. Will Cadillac actually use Google Maps as the navigation system from the factory in the Lyriq? Perhaps. It tends to be exponentially better than any manufacturer-designed navigation system.
Cadillac says more in-depth info will be available on January 12
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I find this a littl bizarre seeing as how it will be an option on the upcoming EQS. Now the infotainment screen looks to be horizontal which is against the S class design language, and also different from the EQS interior spyshots we have seen already, which have the vertical screen. Anyway, still good tech.via The Verge
Wouldn't have that even if it was free!
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Are we going to have touch screen steering and touchscreen everything like in the ScFi movie in the near future? 
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Who says it will break?Originally Posted by Kense
When that breaks what will it cost?
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Just lease and you'll be fine.Originally Posted by Kense
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Valid question - and will there be intriguing aftermarket replacement options, especially for used cars out of warranty?Originally Posted by Kense
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LOL, even the analog speedos break.Originally Posted by LexsCTJill
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$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$Originally Posted by Kense
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NVM, too late.
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with my optitron gauges it's like i already have a lovely OLED display!
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LCD Screens never break! Just look at the Tesla Model S...... oh wait, never-mindOriginally Posted by Kense
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It will cost your annual salary? Originally Posted by Kense
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