DE102007037279A1 - Motor vehicle component e.g. windscreen wiper, and auxiliary function controlling method, involves performing repeated execution of delete function for voice command, by repeated operation of input unit - Google Patents

Abstract

The method involves assigning a separate control section to a manual input unit (4) or another input unit on a vehicle. The control section is operated by pressure actuation on a pushbutton, only in an actuation condition by an input of a voice command for respective components and/or component functions and/or additional functions to be controlled. A repeated execution of a delete function is performed for the voice command, by the repeated operation of the input unit. An independent claim is also included for a device for performing a method for controlling a component and auxiliary function of a vehicle comprising a computer-assisted vehicle control system.

Description

The The invention relates to a method according to the preamble of the claim 1, an apparatus according to claim 47 for carrying out the Method and a control element according to claim 73, in particular for Execution of the procedure.

In Vehicles are used to control vehicle assemblies and additional functions, such as B. applications in the field of multimedia, increasingly computer-aided Operating systems with one of at least one central point executable Operation used. In doing so these assemblies and functions become with a graphic displayed on at least one output unit User interface and manual or linguistic Input commands controlled. The control of executable in vehicles Functions with a central operating system is in several ways advantageous. On the one hand, this makes for a more comfortable, better control connected by components and on the other hand can in this way the constantly increasing number of individual controls or Reduced keypads and thus increased the overview become. The individual control points or the most diverse executable Commands are visible only when needed become.

So far however, it is only a limited proportion of vehicles to be controlled Functions integrated in this central operating system. For most previously not integrated modules such. B. the windscreen wiper or the lighting system is at least the common requirement the quick connection of the individual functions. Their decentralized Control panels are therefore especially on the steering wheel or in the Environment arranged.

It Several methods and devices are known in which assemblies and additional functions in motor vehicles by means of voice input commands to be controlled.

In the DE 10 2007 013 507.8 a method for command input to a computer is specified, in which also linguistic input commands for controlling assemblies and additional functions are used with a vehicle computer. With a particularly arranged on the center console of a vehicle and advantageously adjustable in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle control element, a microphone can first be switched on and thus a menu with the individual functions or values to be controlled are called. Immediately afterwards, by adjusting the operating element and simultaneously adjusting a selection marking and possibly by actuating an input key in different combinations, a single function to be controlled or a single value to be controlled can be selected. Subsequently, the function to be controlled or the value to be controlled can be changed by various manual operations.

The Implementation of combined linguistic and manual Interactions start with the actuation of an am Operating element arranged buttons and thus realized connection of the Microphone. The button is on the outside separately on the at Center console of the vehicle mounted control element arranged. For the execution of the various operator actions is a change of the operating finger of the button for the connection a microphone to the input button for the triggering a command required. During the directional control of the Vehicle is arranged to operate on the center console Input unit initially requires a change of operator's hand.

In the DE 10 2007 026 110.3 is an operating specified, with the steering of a steering wheel during the direction control of the vehicle by the driver to the various to be controlled in a vehicle functional groups operations can be made. In addition to this advantage is still positive on this control that can be done by quickly executable, short change of the thumb from the rest position to an operating position immediate access to the control and it over only one and also achievable without a visual contact transmission element, if necessary, in five directions Spring force is to be actuated, wherein a mark on an output unit can be adjusted weganalog at least in a main adjustment line in a ratio. In this case, the main adjustment line can advantageously be aligned approximately in accordance with the y-axis of the output unit.

Advantageous can in the long adjustment of the main adjustment line of the control element a plurality of lined up on the y-axis Selection options are selected and selected. By the Variety of adjustment directions of the thumb actuated transmission element can not only have the most diverse, but also very complex operator actions with sliding transitions be made. This multifunctional control element is over a sufficient number of individual contact elements, with which a wide variety Operating actions are executable.

In the DE 3514438 Proposals are made for control that addresses the requirements of particular assemblies, with advantages in terms of speed of control through direct access to individual primitives consist of an operating system. However, the accesses are purely manual and by means of several individual controls, which is why a considerable amount of time is initially spent on the selection of individual controls. In addition, this is a direct operation under "Outsourcing" of the menu technique.

It The object of the invention is a method for controlling a larger number of assemblies or assembly functions as well as additional functions of a vehicle with a vehicle operating system and indicate using at least one manual input unit, with a fast and while driving too simple and comfortable control can be done, and also targeted the existing in assemblies and additional functions to varying degrees Requirements regarding speed and operator safety can be met. In addition, a device as well as the most varied types of steering wheels and on other advantageous locations of a vehicle usable controls be provided for carrying out the method.

Solved this object is achieved by a method specified in claim 1 and one contained in independent claim 47 Contraption. In the independent claim 73 is an operating element specified for carrying out the method. The dependent claims contain advantageous training and further education to the independent Claims.

The The invention is based on combined manual and acoustic input commands interactions and prioritization of a manual Input unit from the steering system. The accesses to several commands of assemblies or additional functions are done manually / acoustically and the direct control of these commands from modules or additional functions in particular manually and in particular on the basis of visually perceptible options.

by virtue of several features of the invention is a comparably fast control of modules and additional functions executable as with Direct access to individual, remote control panels, which also a part of assemblies that were previously not in the central operating system integrated were now able to be controlled with this such as B. the lighting system, the wiper and washer for the discs, devices for the electrical adjustment of mirrors or air conditioners.

The Invention uses each of the most advantageous features of manual Operating actions and voice controls and connects both to a whole, especially with regard to the realizable access times the most appropriate solution can be used. The Entering voice commands proves especially in the execution direct access to a large number of individual Assemblies or functions or total existing order units as advantageous. The manual operations have in particular when selecting details about assemblies or functions or to value over benefits, with several visually perceptible options an immediate overview of possible Allow options. Especially when choosing from a variety of control variables or selection features that are linguistic can be complicated or time consuming to define with a manual selection of visually observable options in shorter time accesses with a high level of operating safety will be realized.

a decisive factor in the speed achievable with the method of operator actions has the device used, the differently executable and the most diverse Make advantageous to operate manual input units are of particular importance.

With primarily from the steering system while driving safe, fast, in several directions and preferably only a digit from a manual finger to be manipulated with a control finger Input units will be an optimal implementation of the method allows, but of course also manual input units with several, in handling too use of more than one body of actuatable components can find. The fast accesses to assemblies or Additional functions arise here initially due the short ways to points of attack of the manual input unit. The taken during the drive to control the direction of travel Position with the hands on the steering wheel does not need to change become. The thumb of an operator's hand is only on the steering wheel rim to swing from outside to inside. A fast execution Commands will continue to be guided and proportionate path-analogous adjustment of the operating element in one of the mobility of the thumb on a steering wheel adapted main adjustment line as well which can be carried out over a relatively long way Adjustment and preferential assignment of this movement to y-axis guaranteed. With an executable in this way adjustment A selection marker can also be used in a menu remote command in one go quickly and efficiently be precisely targeted.

By itself in the used manuel len input units from beginning to end with flowing transitions between multiple directions executive actions are individual process steps and thus the control of modules quickly in a row executable. For example, after the appearance of a menu called by voice command and then immediately displayed on the output unit, the operations can be performed fluently in a different direction without changing attack points and immediately adjusts a selection mark to a menu item to be selected and the command associated with this menu item again by a fast , flowing change of actuation direction are performed. These are also crucial, the service time shortening features.

A Advantageous handling of manual input units is done by Beginning with a control finger and a continuous one Point off. But also with a connection of the acoustic input unit by pressing a contact element on the back a steering wheel is not an additional change of operating fingers required, as during the enclosure of the steering wheel by the operator hand the respective control panels the area individual, there attacking fingers can be assigned. This advantage applies to several functions to be handled there Quality.

Across from a control with decentralized controls are besides the advantages due to the continuous handling of the Steering wheel from further advantages in seeing that no visual Orientation more to the most diverse and to the most diverse Places fortified and often not or poorly visible, decentralized Control points is required. The operator actions are always under optimal conditions and on the basis of a well-lit as well well-readable displays executable, with no significant change the angle is required and commands in a continuous Design defined and therefore are quickly detectable.

At the continue for certain modules or functions of assemblies meaningfully usable conventional and in particular arranged on the steering column lever controls are by the removal of previously executable there switching commands and a reduction to a two-axis operation clearer and clearer operator actions executable. By the omission a rotary actuator can be such a lever control then for the functions of the turn signal in one axis and the functions of flashlight and high beam in the other axis easier to handle

A safe and precise movement of the transmission element in the main adjustment line as well as in lateral adjustment lines, too during the control of the direction of travel is except due to the guides and the grip of the operator's hand also possible on a steering wheel because of the inclusion of detent steps. At the used controls remains while also get a uniform point of attack of a rotation of the steering wheel. This is at least during a slight change the steering direction still handling for the execution of Process steps possible. This can also be a Compared to decentralized control elements are pulled. Advantageously needs compared to decentralized controls no one-handed Changing a hand to be executed, thereby facing conventional and behind the steering wheel arranged controls none of these rotating manual input units increased coordination due to changing distances to the attack points is required, which is positive in terms of the operating safety affects. As an alternative control remains a driver in certain driving situations, the handling of a manual input unit from another location.

To the Purpose of regardless of the exercise of directional control a vehicle executable manual operations is the arrangement of at least one further manual input unit provided on a fixed part in the vehicle, here a advantageous embodiment in the arrangement of such Control element associated with an armrest either in the area of the door and / or in the area of the center console. In the field of a door is an advantageous arrangement given when such a control on one of an armrest from obliquely upwards and from the operator's hand arranged umschließbaren handle and the transmission element the thumb is facing. Here are the arm and the operator's hand Fixed and with the thumb can in an anatomically favorable way Manual operations are performed. As well advantageous here are the possibilities of a simple Actuation of further components of the manual input unit to look at the back.

Advantageously, the control of the vehicle operating system 1 by a simple manual operation between on the one hand only a manual command input and on the other hand a combined manual / acoustic command input switch. For this purpose, a plurality of contact elements of a control element can be used. After each actuation of this contact element can be, for example, an alternating switchover to the other input method success gene, wherein the respective active state to the driver by a clearly perceptible marking, such as a warning light is displayed in the instrument cluster.

To the Purpose of exclusively manual direct control of important assemblies in any emergency situations in which no otherwise provided electronic control is possible the device sees a particular groupwise and hidden Arrangement of several buttons or switches preferably in the area the dashboard or the center console, in particular a pivotally mounted behind a molding block with several, Normally invisible buttons or switches by means of pressure aufklppt against the top and the contact elements then from above can be operated.

One Another advantageous feature of the invention is that that in the apparatus for carrying out the method used visual output unit essentially in the usual Viewing level of the driver can be arranged and thereby to control and execution of commands only a small change to the usual view of the road, but no rotation or inclination of the head is required. Visually perceptible on output Information about a head-up display can change the procedure be executed without the view from the visual axis must deviate on the road. When arranging a flat panel display in the dashboard, either individually or together in a combination instrument, is given an advantageous embodiment of the device, if this is in the middle and especially between one each usually used pointer instrument is arranged, whereby by the execution the pointer instruments with a circular area reduced by one segment a particularly large surface for a flat display is available. A training of the whole of the driver on a dashboard visible, limited area above the edge of molded parts of the steering wheel hub and inside the steering wheel rim as a display surface brings in the application This procedure has the advantage of having that area the visual output unit dynamically and according to the respective Requirements can be used, especially as regards the representation of branching subcommands advantageous is.

Essential For the invention, the special presentation and forms of interaction that are beneficial to one with only a small amount Dimensions executable surface of the output unit especially in the field of a conventional instrument cluster can be matched. Of advantage here are one above the other arranged single commands, since this form also the y-axis associated course of the main adjustment line of the transmission element at least approximately corresponds to an operating element and the commands based on an ergonomic handling the control element with the thumb in a meaningful direction be controlled sequentially and by means of Raststufungen safely.

A aligned in the y-axis, line by line division of individual commands also allows diverse and to the respective Components of the method and the device coordinated operations with a low operating effort. With a button trained markers can quickly execute individual commands selected line by line and from there adjacent options z. B. driven laterally and possibly executed immediately or values gradually or continuously by means of a wide variety of Operator actions and based on a variety of feedback feedback be changed, by manual operations induced changes visually on the output unit or acoustically as well as physically noticeable. These features are also advantages over other methods with a pure linguistic control justified.

By a different designation executable marking individual commands or command groups can provide a quick overview of individual categories of commands are allowed, where in particular a different color scheme or a label using characters finds application. For example, this form the labeling serve to inform the driver that this quickly and without longer explanations about informed the requirement of a certain form of handling becomes. One possible application here is the hint by color coding to the requirement of a two-step operation certain functions, such as triggering an input command to modules with increased security requirements. Another application is the labeling of a command, which can be executed as a basic function in a menu with several commands is.

With the reaching of the device and the method used Manual handling controls can be manual Operating actions of uniform or continuous starting positions out. It is advantageous that a selection mark also has a continuous starting position.

A further advantageous implementation of the method is achieved by the inclusion and the different use of blank lines. These blank lines can on the one hand the beginning or be assigned to the starting position of a in the main adjustment after one or two sides to be adjusted transmission element.

With a general arrangement of a button on one such value-free empty line at the beginning of a table after the call of a menu can make operator actions beneficial be executed. As a result, z. B. one Actuation direction of a control element two commands be assigned, one of which is the input command. Because of this Input command only for a row with a value as such can be executed, has an actuation in this direction on a blank line also no triggering any input commands result. It will only be the other one Command executed, which also this actuation direction assigned. Advantageously, operator actions through Such, associated with an actuating direction double function reduced to a minimum and the access time to commands continues be shortened. By the automatic reset the transmission element in a starting position can be guaranteed be that at every new manual operator action from the beginning to the use of blank lines is made possible.

A advantageous, corresponding application with inclusion of double functions is given when at the beginning of a new operator action in an already visible menu and in the position of the button on a blank line the control element is pressed in the direction in which the input command is triggered and a microphone is switched on and then the language call for a particular assembly or function occurs. Because the linguistic Calling this module only at the beginning of a cycle of operator actions and in the position of marking on a blank line a subsequent re-actuation of the control in this direction, that then only the input command is triggered. It can also be set on the software side be that a voice command executable only on a blank line is.

With Such an application of the method makes it possible that already with only a three-time operation of a manual input unit and in only two directions of actuation individual functions are executable.

A On the other hand, blank line can also be found in other parts of the user interface executed and, for example, other than the main Verstelllinie be assigned.

blank lines can also be used to give a user a later enable individual compilation of commands This is especially true in the control of additional functions of Interest is, for example in the field of multimedia.

A Another advantageous embodiment is given if at the moment of Change a button on a blank line a particular acoustic Signal the operator this current position of the button displays. Thus, it is possible for the operator without eye contact, make further operator actions and, for example, a command to execute a previously selected command on a value-free line trigger. With such training and an input command not immediately triggered during selection can also advantageously a two-step operation with realized a separate selection and triggering a command and thus achieves greater operating safety become. The final triggering of the command takes place thus only after, for example, an automatic reset a transmission element in the starting position and by repeated actuation in the direction of release an input command, the activated command checks again before can be.

to fast execution of operator actions without inclusion of voice commands, the beneficial function reverse- and forward, in particular by means of lateral Actuation of the manual input unit in position the selection mark can be used on a blank line, where with a leftward actuation gradually backwards and with one to the right Stepping forward in steps can be.

A Another advantageous embodiment is given when a column with commands at the beginning and end commands with branching options too have other command structures and z. B. at the bottom too a child and at the top to a parent Menu can be branched. There is an advantageous feature in that above the line with the branching option first the empty line is arranged with the button resting there can be. In this case, it is advantageous if this final or initial position on the control element two contact elements are assigned and the second only after the application of a distinctly different operating force for the purpose of selection of the displayed and in particular in the hierarchy continues to branch down menus let operate.

Further useful possibilities of navigation and branching with exclusively on the level of manual handling executive actions can be particularly by a longer lasting or a double Actuate tion of a contact at the end of an adjustment associated with a contact element can be achieved, for example, by a one-time execution of such a control action at the top stop of the main Verstelllinie can be branched to a group menu and by a repeated execution to a main menu.

With The manual input units used are not just the fastest Access times are achievable, but at the same time it also becomes an intuitive and very comfortable handling. Advantageously each thumb to be associated with at least one operating element, wherein also a division of modules or functions on individual Controls may be useful.

By a suitable arrangement of manual input units in the interior a steering wheel can also optimize the service times become. Such an arrangement can be used both on transverse struts and at the edges of molded parts of the baffle or the steering wheel hub, with a possible meaningful Actuation in the main adjustment line in particular substantially in the plane to the peripheral edge of the steering wheel rim or even in a different angle can be made. Also by the execution from manual input units with one in the main adjustment line on an arcuate path executive adjustment can various designs of steering wheels met become. It is also advantageous that the controls also in terms of the starting position on the respective steering wheels and other circumstances can be tuned and controls have a middle, a lower or an upper starting position can. With an orientation of the main adjustment line in a substantially in the straight ahead position of the steering wheel of bottom up or reverse line and the already mentioned arrangement in the vicinity of the steering wheel rim can not only ergonomic aspects can be considered, but can also the types of a large number of steering wheels be met without a larger Remodeling is required. By in many directions of actuation executable operator actions using combined manual / acoustic interactions will be a big number of different, application-specific operating processes allows.

At a manual input unit can already use a combined small number of individual operating steps and very complex operator actions executed and especially quick accesses are achieved, with operator actions with clear distinguishable actuating directions for individual functions are executable. It can be a clear manual handling of the operating element by executing several Combinations of individual operator actions with each other at least in an angle of 90 ° different actuating directions be achieved. Different advantageous combinations of individual, directional operator actions with different assignment of individual process steps or commands are in the subclaims Of course, it is also possible with the invention is, other than the specified combinations of operator actions including various elements of manual input units apply.

By carrying out certain manual / acoustic operations, the invention can also meet the highest requirements in terms of the speed of the connection of certain functions. Within a module, an assembly function or an additional function, a command defined as a basic function can be triggered in a very short time. Of particular advantage, the realization of a basic function of such categories of modules, such. B. the lighting system or the windscreen washer. This basic function of an assembly or an additional function is in a first variant by an actuation of the transmission element in only two consecutively running directions especially quickly switched on, but also switched off. For example, in the assembly "lighting system" there meaningful defined as a basic function single function of the dipped beam by an initial pressure actuation of the transmission element against the steering wheel to the stop and a subsequent adjustment in depressed state down and an immediate subsequent input of the voice command "light" immediately be switched on. The initial position of the transmission element for this purpose an additional button is assigned, which is only to press against increased resistance to the stop. The vehicle operating system recognizes due to the case at the same time in the two adjustment directions actuated contact elements during the input of voice commands that here immediately the respective programmed basic function of a module or additional function is turned on and does not need to wait for any further input. It is advantageous for any additional commands to be entered which otherwise would be visible for this module or additional function visible menu. With this shortened form of execution of commands by means of combined manual / acoustic interactions, although only one option in a menu called is controllable, but this command is executed by the shortest route. In a further variant of the execution of a basic function, an even faster activation of functions is advantageously made possible. In this case, one integrated in the manual input unit or separately ordered and connected to the vehicle operating system contact element, in particular by means of push-button operation switched on and then entered during operation of the voice command to execute a module to be controlled or an additional function - in this case, the command "light." This is immediately in this module or additional function defined as the basic function command "dipped beam" triggered. A further refinement here consists in the alternating switching on or off of a basic function by respectively repeated execution of these method steps. A basic function in menus can advantageously also be marked with the text character "G" in addition to the already mentioned color coding.

At to be operated on the back of a steering wheel Contact elements can in the process a variety of Functions are performed. For one, as already mentioned, the basic function performed advantageous become. On the other hand can be advantageous in particular in the direction the driver to be actuated button a deletion function be executed, with a short operation a haptic clearly noticeable button very quickly already undone command can. In addition, it is possible with another such button, for example, to turn on an acoustic input unit or a changeover between individual operating modes. Due to the fixed assignment of individual operating fingers to one or more buttons during the enclosure of the steering wheel are not position changes required by fingers.

The Connection of an acoustic input unit is advantageously via a limited period of time, especially from a manual input unit off and either over the time the actuation of one Contact element or via a defined, software side fixed period of time from the beginning of the operation of a Contact element on.

The in this method applied connection of the acoustic input unit through a previous manual operation proves to be one Very simple and above all secure method for recognizing voice commands. Of course, in this process but also other solutions to the recognition of commands to find spoken words of the operator using that with alternative and already available today or in the future Means spoken words as a unique voice command However, with such a solution no significant reduction in service hours would be achieved.

A advantageous embodiment of the method is also characterized given that at one of the speech recognition and evaluation not clearly recognized command from the vehicle operating system or more than a defined and eligible menu in particular each in short form on the visual output unit available to make a possibly applicable menu first Select manual operations in the main adjustment line to be able to.

For Different tasks can be advantageous process steps only partially or individual process steps repeatedly executed become.

Further advantageous features are listed in the description part.

The The invention will be explained in more detail below with reference to exemplary embodiments described. In the accompanying drawings show:

1 the scheme of an operating system according to the invention

2 a scheme for a further embodiment of the operating system according to the invention

3 exemplary arranged in a vehicle individual elements of a device for carrying out the method

4 an exemplary embodiment of a visual output unit in the form of a flat display with the representation of an ordering unit for combined manual / acoustic interactions in the form of a menu "lighting system" and with line by line in three columns arranged individual commands and a button

5 another ordering unit arranged on the visual output unit for carrying out the method in the form of a menu for adjusting the outside mirrors with table-shaped graphic elements used in the control and with a necessary operation of a manual input unit in four directions for the purpose of manual selection of input commands, wherein at the top and bottom of the table each have an empty line and a row arranged to execute branches to other command structures

6 a representation after 5 , but with a button that has been turned upwards 7 and with only a blank line on the edges

7 Another exemplary menu for the adjustment of the exterior mirrors with a Be Missing input based on a table with text and graphical symbols and with an already turned up button 7

8th a combined menu "Heating / Cooling / Air Conditioning" with a table for different commands and actual value displays of these function groups

9 a visual output unit which is perceptible in a visual axis passing through a steering wheel and has been optimized in size with respect to the space available in that environment

10 some belonging to a device according to the invention parts with two side of the baffles arranged on the hub of a steering wheel and to be adjusted in each case on arcuate main adjustment lines transmission elements

11 Parts of a device according to the invention with two each arranged on one side of a steering wheel and each associated with an operator hand controls

12 a steering wheel in a side view and arranged at an upper starting position and against spring force from top to bottom approximately in the arrow direction on a main adjustment to be adjusted control element

13 the arrangement of parts of the device on the driver's door with a arranged in the region of an obliquely upwardly extending portion of an armrest control element for performing combined manual / acoustic operator actions

14 an operating element after 64 the writing DE 10 2007 026 110.3 with an additional contact element 88.1

A device according to the invention for carrying out the method comprises at least the schematically according to 1 or 2 illustrated components, wherein a computer-assisted vehicle operating system 1 with a speech recognition and evaluation unit 8th is provided, with the at least one manual input unit 4 , an acoustic input unit 3 and a visual output unit preferably located in the normal view plane of a driver 2 are connected.

The visual output unit 2 is here preferably as a flat display 2.1 executed and z. B. arranged below the angle on the road. The flat display 2.1 This can be arranged on the dashboard and grouped together with the speed and tachometer. But it can also be integrated in a combination instrument or arranged over a steering column concealing housing part. Furthermore, a display can be arranged in a molded part within the inner space enclosed by the steering wheel rim. The visual axis on a visual output unit 2 but it can also be above the steering wheel 6 run, being considered as a possible visual output unit 2 a head-up display 2.2 Use finds. All versions of the visual output units 2 can also be used multifunctionally to display other ads.

The acoustic input unit 3 comprises at least one preferably in the front and above the driver arranged microphone. The microphone is either after 1 or 2 to the speech recognition and evaluation unit 8th of the vehicle operating system 1 connected, which evaluates the electrical signals of the microphone based on one or more predetermined, stored speech patterns. If there is a match with an input voice command, the computer subsequently executes the associated command. Preferably, in the speech recognition and evaluation unit 8th contain several different terms for the assignment to a command or to an assembly or an additional function, which can be used by the operator as a voice command. Before calling an assembly or an additional function as a menu so several predetermined and stored in a table speech patterns are checked by different terms for match. The use of shorthand terms in this process also helps to get the menus up and running as quickly as possible. Preferably, an operator here can also assign new terms as speech patterns to a specific command and in the table of speech recognition and evaluation 8th lay down.

In the apparatus for carrying out the method according to the invention are as primary manual input units 4 in particular controls 5 . 5.1 . 5.2 provided, each in the inner circle of a steering wheel 6 and are preferably arranged on the transverse struts or on the edge of a molded part of the steering wheel hub. For this purpose, in particular both specified in this invention controls are provided or controls that according to features of the font DE 10 2007 026 110.3 specified solutions are executed. To use these controls is on this in the font DE 10 2007 026 110.3 disclosed solutions and the solutions given in this document are fully incorporated into this invention.

The arrangement of controls 5 . 5.1 . 5.2 on a steering wheel 6 is preferably such that adjusting movements in the main adjustment line a control element 5 . 5.1 . 5.2 are executable such that they are obviously one of the main axes x / y of a visual output unit 2 can be assigned. In all embodiments, an arrangement of controls 5 . 5.1 . 5.2 with an assignment of the main adjustment line 5.4 / 5.5 to the y-axis preferred, wherein the main adjustment line on a steering wheel at its position analogous to the straight ahead at different angles obliquely upwards or downwards. For example, for the application of the method in countries with a top-down spelling, the controls 5 . 5.1 . 5.2 Of course, be arranged in an offset by 90 ° angle, so that an analog line-by-line adjustment in a transverse main Verstelllinie is given in assigning this movement to the x-axis.

At the controls 5 . 5.1 . 5.2 can have a transmission element 5.3 in the main adjustment line 5.4 / 5.5 linear or arcuate adjustment movements are performed. There are also other than in the examples and drawings submitted spatial courses of adjustment executable. This is particularly important that the executable with a control finger during the attack at a reference adjustment adjustments are made in an easy way and can be made to adapt to the surrounding moldings.

It is also advantageous if, upon actuation of the transmission element 5.3 over several steps this to trigger the input command substantially in a direction away from the driver so for example towards the front or against the steering wheel 6 is adjusted and this actuation direction also the connection of an acoustic input unit 3 assigned. An operating element is in this case also at an angle to the steering wheel 6 extending operating line still beneficial to handle.

A further advantageous embodiment of the method is with the actuation of a control element in the directions 5.6 and 5.7 possible. For example, it can quickly provide detailed control of sub-commands or values associated with a command line by means of adjustment of the transmission element 5.3 be reached to the left or to the right.

For everyone on the front of the steering wheel 6 on a control 5 . 5.1 . 5.2 to be executed operations is advantageous only a single transmission element 5.3 intended. Thereby and due to the automatic return of the transmission element 5.3 In a uniform starting position, operator actions are always executable from a continuous point of attack and at the beginning, even without eye contact.

The main adjustment line of controls 5 . 5.1 . 5.2 is assigned according to the respective state of the art differently executable signal generator, the with the displaced transmission element 5.3 in the directions 5.4 / 5.5 measures the distance traveled and generates an electrical signal. Rotary encoders or linear encoders with a wide variety of measuring methods can preferably be used as signal generators.

The other adjustment movements are preferably assigned contact elements, which on the ways up to the attacks or at the Attacks are actuated.

at the method of the invention can Priority combined manual / acoustic interactions performed be, with the most diverse combinations of individual process steps Application can be found. Here are advantageous graduated Variants in particular with regard to each required for certain operations Safety aspects as well as in different ones Measurements required speed feasible.

It is understood that in the device and the method, of course, other controls than manual input units 4 Can be used. In the interest of rapid execution of method steps, in particular the rapid selection of individual commands from several, it is advantageous if this can be adjusted over a relatively long path, at least in a main adjustment line. In this case, circumferentially manageable and equipped for the purpose of signal generation, for example with a rotary encoder rotary elements can be used. An adaptation to the method is then carried out by the software, wherein, for example, an assignment of a marker to a starting position and a blank line after the end of operator actions can be done automatically and time-controlled. Advantageous in this case, the use proves, inter alia, such rotary elements as they are also used on computer mice as scroll wheel, in which in addition to the two-sided rotating rotary actuator also an adjustment against a spring force in the radial direction can be up to a stop, the attack at can be assigned to the method for performing a variety of operator actions usable contact element. With such a transmission element designed as a rotary element 5.3 are the process steps used in the process with a first against the steering wheel 6 executed adjustment of the transmission element 5.3 until the actuation of a contact element and an closing adjustment in the main adjustment line 5.4 / 5.5 and a return of the rotary element at any point in a table 2.3 as executable as with an adjustable only on a section transmission element 5.3 , Further variants of the embodiment of the method with a transmission element designed as a rotary element 5.3 consist in the arrangement of in the process to be actuated contact elements in the environment of the control element, in which case, however, must be taken by the not exclusively starting from a point actuation small time delays in purchasing. For an adjustment of a mark 7 in the x-axis of an output unit 2 For example, the rotational element can be designed to be displaceable on both sides against the spring force or tiltable about this axis on the rotational axis, the contact elements being associated with the respective end positions of this actuation direction.

In A first embodiment, the assembly of the "lighting system" controlled. It should be turned on the low beam.

In 3 By way of example, some components of a device for carrying out the method can be seen. At a steering wheel 6 is on the left one in both directions of a main adjustment line 5.4 / 5.5 from a central rest position from each against spring force to be actuated control 5.1 and on the right side of the steering wheel 6 a from a lower rest position against spring force in the direction 5.5 upwards to operating control 5.2 arranged. Both with the vehicle operating system 1 connected controls 5.1 are also transverse to the main adjustment line 5.4 / 5.5 each to the left in the direction 5.6 and right in the direction 5.7 elastically adjustable. Furthermore, an adjustment is transverse to the main adjustment line 5.4 / 5.5 but in a forward, against the steering wheel 6 running direction executable. The adjustment of the control element in these directions is carried by the transmission element 5.3 out. On the back of the steering wheel 6 is by pressing a push button 90.5 a contact element in the housing of the controls 5.1 . 5.2 switchable with which a deletion function for entered commands is executable. With a second such push button 90.5 is another contact element in the controls 5.1 . 5.2 to operate, with the execution of an already described basic function can be done to various modules and additional functions, preferably a fixed assignment of basic functions to menus.

Above a baffle 6.1 there is a visual axis through the interior of the steering wheel 6 through to a depression 2.8 in the dashboard, in the middle of a visual output unit 2 in the form of an elongated flat display 2.1 is arranged.

For an exemplary control of the module low beam here is the control 5.2 used, in which the transmission element 5.3 in the lower starting position. The operating element 5.2 is essentially according to the fourth embodiment in the mentioned document DE 10 2007 026 110.3 executed. Here, deviating from this embodiment, the actuation direction towards the ground, so in this application in a away from the driver and forward, against the steering wheel 6 extending actuation direction, next to the button 88 another, also pressed on the stop button 88.1 assigned. With the button 88 In this case, the input command can be triggered and with the button 88.1 becomes the acoustic input unit 3 timed activated. In 14 is a representation of this control analogous to the view of a 64 seen in the above font. At the end positions of the main adjustment line 5.4 / 5.5 is each a button 98 and 99 arranged, wherein the arranged at the lower end position button 99 in this position of the transmission element 5.3 already operated.

The operations for switching on the dipped beam start with the following steps. In one of the previous operator action still on the visual output unit 2 . 2.1 the menu to be displayed contains the marking designed as a button 7 due to the push button 99 recorded end position on a blank line 2.6 at the bottom of a table 2.3 with individual command lines, so in this position the marker 7 an actuation of the transmission element 5.3 in a direction away from the driver and to the bottom of the control 5.2 can not trigger a command. The transmission element 5.3 So it is activated in this direction and thus only the microphone is switched on, although next to the button 88.1 also the button 88 is pressed for triggering an input command. In this actuated state, the voice command "light" is pronounced, after which the in 4 apparent menu "lighting system" with one over three columns 2.7 . 2 . 4 . 2.5 executed table 2.3 with individual command lines aligned in the y-axis on the display 2.1 appears. Subsequently, this executed against spring force actuation of the transmission element 5.3 lifted and this immediately in the main adjustment line upwards in direction 5.5 adjusted and thus the button 7 from the blank line 2.6 moved up at the bottom in the menu "lighting system" as soon as the button 7 in the column 2.7 has moved to the command line "dipped beam", the adjustment of the transmission element 5.3 stopped and the transmission element 5.3 Immediately back in the first direction, to the bottom of the control 5.2 out, so against the steering wheel 6 actuated. This action will bring up the command line and now the button 7 marked command is defined as an input command and after pressing the button 88 immediately executed, after which immediately from the vehicle operating system 1 the low beam is turned on. After this handling, the transmission element is adjusted 5.3 in both adjusted lines due to the spring action automatically back into the respective starting position.

On the basis of a uniform color code used for the identification of switched on or active modules or values of modules or the like, an immediate overview of the switching state of functions to be controlled is given. In the table shown in this menu 2.3 For example, this will be the left column 2.4 marked with a color code for switched-on individual functions, while the button 7 always only over the middle column 2.7 extends. The dipped beam is in the right column 2.5 provided with a "G" and thus recognizable at a glance as a basic function in this module. Also in the right line 2.5 For example, the two command lines for the interior light are each marked with a "V" and an arrowhead next to it, indicating that from this field of a row, a branch can be made to a menu via manual operations in which further commands are assigned to that category By means of this advantageous feature, for example, menus with a plurality of similar and frequently used commands can first be compiled, from which menus can be branched as quickly as possible to further detailed commands.

Becomes If necessary, an even faster connection of the dipped beam desired, so can the operator actions, such as already described previously, executed on the shortened path and the dipped beam are switched on as a basic function.

The elimination of the dipped beam can be done as follows. If the menu "Lighting system" is still visible, the deactivation can be done by moving the button again 7 to this command line and a subsequent against the steering wheel 6 directed actuation of the transmission element 5.3 respectively. Otherwise, the same steps as when switching on are performed. By means of this twofold execution of certain method steps, any other individual function can also be switched on and off alternately. When the dipped beam is switched off, the color coding in the left column disappears 2.4 , wherein it is also possible to permanently display the off state by another color code.

For the common elimination of all commands in a menu this is possible, a certain integrated or separately arranged contact element similar to the push button 90.5 to handle and in the depressed position to enter the voice command "off".

Based the illustrated processes with the different variants for the activation of the low beam can be clarified Be that functions of assemblies similar fast control such as with the handling of a multifunctional and exclusively designed for a single assembly or a special, decentralized operating element.

Compared to the decentralized operation, there are numerous advantages in the handling of this module. The operator's hand does not have to be off the steering wheel 6 be moved away. In the case of switching on the low beam while - at least in the dark - the negative features of a decentralized operation due to the enlightening effect of the lights are not yet apparent, but is z. B. in the lighting fog light back no direct, but only an indirect control of the function by means of a different location often mounted indicator light possible, this indicator light is associated with a poorly identifiable symbolism in the rule. In general, there are still deficiencies in the decentralized control panels of lighting systems due to the much too small and not always clearly identifiable symbols for the individual switching functions, which are often even more difficult to recognize in the dark. In contrast, with the proposed solution in this regard operator actions are much better because above all safer and unambiguously executable. The individual functions listed in text form or as a graphic symbol at a central location can also be recognized and assigned by older users right away. In the dark, the lighting of a display can be individually controlled, so that all operations can be carried out quickly and safely, even for rarely used functions. In addition, a high level of operating safety can be ensured by both optical and acoustic feedback on the switching state of assemblies and functions. Compared to rarely used decentralized control panels, there is no need to search for and try out switching operations.

In a second exemplary embodiment, method steps are initially also carried out as in the first exemplary embodiment, but the triggering of the input command is not effected by a conclusive actuation of the transmission element 5.3 in a direction away from the driver direction against the steering wheel, but it is with this operation initially only the command in this command line activated after selection. A final triggering of this activated command takes place after the automatic reset of the transmission element 5.3 in the main adjustment line in the direction 5.4 to the initial position at the stop and in the state of repositioning the button 7 on a blank line 2.6 at the beginning of the table 2.3 by the then repeated operation of the transmission element 5.3 in one direction away from the driver and against the steering wheel 6 until the stop. In this way, in particular, those commands can be carried out satisfactorily, in which a greater operating safety is required and any incorrect or incorrect operation must be avoided. Such required at certain command lines operating action after these steps can from the vehicle operating system 1 accompanied on the one hand by means of visual identification preferably in the command line and in addition also by an acoustic signal upon reaching the respective command line.

In a third embodiment, a further combination of possible in the process steps is given. Let's explain this example using an in 8th "Heating / Cooling / Climate" menus are shown in this compact menu, which can be used to control both the functions of the Heating and Cooling sub-sections and the control of air flows via the air-conditioning system.

The table 2.3 This menu also consists of three columns, one left column 2.4 , a right column 2.5 and a middle column 2.7 , The individual commands in this menu are in one row and over the three columns 2.4 . 2.5 . 2.7 arranged away. It is always in the middle column 2.7 the main command listed and the button 7 adjustable in the y-axis. In the left column 2.4 and the right column 2.5 In this case, sub-commands relating to the main command are respectively visible or values relating to the main command can be changed once, repeatedly, stepwise or variably.

The device according to the invention comprises, as in the other embodiments, a control element 5.2 with one of a lower initial position against spring force up in the main adjustment line 5.4 / 5.5 sliding transmission element 5.3 ,

The bottom command line is again as an empty line 2.6 trained in the button 7 is arranged in the unadjusted state. The four command lines above contain textual commands with left and right executable subcommands for each function, these subcommands also being redefined as text. The current switching states "on" and "off" to the individual functions are immediately apparent here by means of a different color coding, wherein a color-coded area is shown hatched in the drawing. However, the functions "circulating air" and "outside air" can be controlled both in absolute and in percentage in the assigned switching commands.

In the three command lines arranged above, graphically symbolized sub-commands are respectively arranged on both sides of the main command, which allow an exclusively variable change of values relating to the main command, with the command in the left-hand column 2.4 a change of a current value in the direction of reduction analogous to the down-facing symbol and with the command in the right column 2.5 a change in the value relating to the main command is effected in the direction of increasing analogously to the symbol pointing upwards. The setpoint values for the temperature of the air flows to be changed in each case can be seen here for the left and right side of a vehicle in fields arranged above it, wherein the values which are changed by manual handling are displayed immediately.

The operations to be performed to control this assembly functions are similar to those in the embodiments described above, but also takes place here in each case a single, multiple or temporally variable, lateral adjustment of the control 5.2 in each case one direction of the adjustment line 5.6 / 5.7 ,

The execution of sub-commands defined by means of text is carried out at least by a one-time adjustment of the transmission element 5.3 in each case one direction of the adjustment line 5.6 / 5.7 and the actuation of contact elements. If a respective subcommand can also be controlled by a time-variable actuation, this can be seen in particular by a color coding of the field with the respective subcommand and in particular at the edges of the subcommand.

First the function circulating air should be controlled. Initially, in the manner already described, this menu is called by means of various executable voice commands, which can consist of the words "heating", "cooling" or "climate", for example 5.3 against the steering wheel 6 pressed and kept in this state during voice input. After the automatic return of the transmission element 5.3 Immediately a shift of the transmission element 5.3 to the command line "Recirculation" and a subsequent activation of this command by the actuation of the transmission element 5.3 as in the previous handling in the direction against the steering wheel 6 until it stops, after which the button 7 for the time of Activation of this command has a different marking, in particular a different color. The power transmission to the transmission element 5.3 can then be reduced and finally completely canceled, after which this moves back to the lower starting position. In this position with the button 7 in the empty line 2.6 Then the final command to control this single function by pressing the transmission element 5.3 done after one page. In the individual functions of the circulating air and the outside air, the control of a current value is possible in two ways. In a simple, short-term operation of the transmission element 5.3 on the command line "convection" left in the direction 5.6 the switching state changes from before on to then off and likewise the forcedly changing "outside air" function changes from previously off to then on In the menu display the actual value for the circulating air shows 0% and consequently the value for the outside air 100% These switching operations are performed slightly time-delayed so as not to anticipate an intended variable adjustment.

However, it is also possible to set the proportions of the air flow variable between circulating air and outside air. For this purpose, one of possible variants for the control provides that a temporally analog actuation of the transmission element 5.3 in one of the directions 5.6 or 5.7 to the commands "on" or "out" out and the flaps of the servomotors only partially and for the time of actuation of the transmission element 5.3 be closed open or opposite. About the current state of these functions, the driver can be informed in different ways. One way to do this is through the command lines in the menu, each with a percentage indication of damper positions.

In the upper command lines, temperature setpoints can be specified variably and in relation to room zones, and after activating a command line in the previously mentioned manner, a time-variable actuation of the transmission element 5.3 to the left or in the direction 5.6 is adjustable for a reduction analogous to the temporal actuation and with an adjustment to the right or in the direction 5.7 an increase in the respectively assigned value takes place in the same way. In addition to the separate visual display for room zones, the temperature setpoints changed by manual operation can also be communicated by means of voice output, which advantageously requires no prolonged eye contact with the display.

In a fourth example for carrying out the method, another variant for a quick execution of commands involving the transmission element 5.3 in the adjustment line 5.6 / 5.7 specified manual operations specified.

Notwithstanding the previous embodiment, here is the transmission element 5.3 after activation of a command line or a command defined therein, not in the starting position on the main adjustment line 5.4 / 5.5 adjusted back, but the mark 7 with the transmission element 3.5 Immediately after activation in this pressed-down position laterally in a desired direction of the adjustment line associated with the x-axis 5.6 / 5.7 adjusted and a sub-command according to one of the variants already described by means of one-time, multiple or temporally variable actuation of the transmission element 5.3 triggered.

In a fifth embodiment for carrying out the method, a variant for an even faster execution of commands including with the transmission element 5.3 in the adjustment line 5.6 / 5.7 specified manual operations specified. By way of derogation from the example given above, here is an activation of a main command in a command line after the adjustment of the marking 7 but immediately after marking the main command if the position of the button matches 7 with the position of the command line to be controlled an adjustment of the transmission element 5.3 in one direction of the adjustment line 5.6 / 5.7 executed, however, the transmission element 5.3 can not be re-adjusted significantly in the main adjustment line to the button 7 before the adjustment in a lateral column 2.4 or 2.5 do not move to another command line. The subcommands in the columns 2.4 respectively. 2.5 can also be here by means of one-time, repeated or temporally variable actuation of the transmission element 5.3 be executed.

In a sixth embodiment, an operating element is used which is in the main adjustment line 5.4 / 5.5 is adjustable, without being stretched in this way springs. When using a transmission element 5.3 Without spring return, the operator must make a return to an initial position after the operator actions. The manual operations that can be performed with this control also have an advantage in terms of speed up to the initiation of an input command. Here, the transmission element 5.3 also as before, first in a forward direction and up to the stop against the steering wheel 6 can be adjusted and after entering the voice command to call the menu to be controlled in pressed state can immediately Adjustment of the transmission element 5.3 in the main adjustment line 5.4 / 5.5 to the appropriate command line. By releasing the transmission element 5.3 In this position, either the associated input command is triggered immediately or an activation of the main command in this command line causes and the input command then by a further adjustment in a direction of the adjustment line 5.6 / 5.7 triggered, whereby also a single, a multiple or a temporally variable operation in this direction can be done until it stops. The operating element used in this case points in the operating line to the ground, ie in this installation position on the steering wheel 6 in one forward and against the steering wheel 6 extending direction and in the reverse direction contact elements, which are each arranged at the end positions and there after an adjustment of the transmission element 5.3 be operated alternately. The initial position associated contact elements are already operated in this position. After an adjustment of the transmission element 5.3 these contacts are opened, which activates this input. The closure of the contact effected in the case of the automatic reset then leads to the initiation of a method step.

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Claims (74)

Method for controlling assemblies and additional functions of a vehicle with a vehicle operating system in which both manual and acoustic input commands are used and each at least one visual output unit, an acoustic input unit and a manual from a steering system and preferably a finger of an operator handle manageable Input unit are provided and on the manual input unit operator actions are preferably executable from an attack area and adjustment movements in at least one line over a relatively long way for at least a proportionate weganaloge adjustment of a mark on the visual output unit, characterized by the sequence of the following method steps or interactions - a) operation of components of a manual input unit ( 4 ) in particular from a steering system, in preparation for the acoustic command input, with the activation of an acoustic input unit ( 3 ), if this is not already activated and with the activation of a software for combined manual / acoustic interactions, if this is not already activated - b) input of a voice command for direct call or for direct selection of an order unit, in particular a menu of the vehicle Operating system with a component to be controlled, in particular an assembly, an assembly part, an additional function or a value - c) representation of the ordering unit, in particular of the menu with menu items, on a visual output unit ( 2 . 2.1 . 2.2 ) with preferably in columns and in rows, individual commands to the previously selected component and providing an adjustable selection mark ( 7 ) - d) selecting a menu item, a command line, a column of a command line or an otherwise organized or defined command by adjusting the visually perceptible selection marker ( 7 ) to this command by means of linear handling of the manual input unit ( 4 ) in at least one of the axes associated with the axes x, y and in particular first in one of the y-axis of the visual output unit ( 2 . 2.1 . 2.2 ), wherein the components of the manual input unit ( 4 ) after the execution of the point b) and during the execution of the point d) remain in the actuated position or returned to the starting position - e) optionally activation of the previously selected command, in particular for the purpose of carrying out further operations by handling the manual input unit ( 4 ) - f) execution of the respectively selected command and possibly activated in between by generating an input command to a main command or to other subcommands related to the main command, whereby either a single, a multiple or a temporally variable actuation of components of the manual input unit ( 4 ) - g) if applicable, confirmation of a manually entered command by the vehicle operating system ( 1 ) for information at least for the driver of the vehicle and in particular by linguistic or visual output - h) if necessary, executing a deletion function once or several times for last executed method steps or for the already issued for execution command by one or more times handling at least one manual input unit ( 4 ) - i) if necessary, jump to an adjacent ordering unit, in particular a menu or individual menu items, by handling the manual input unit ( 4 ) in one of preferably four actuation directions and preferably by means of a longer actuation period or by means of double short-term actuation, wherein method steps or interactions can also be carried out only partially or repeatedly or are characterized by the sequence of the following method steps or interactions - a) triggering a specific one a respectively controlled assembly or additional function defined as a basic function and in particular as such in an order unit also visually marked command first by manual operations either from the attack area of the manual input unit ( 4 ) and in particular by means of a two-step operation with the simultaneous execution of more than one button and preferably from an end position or by manual operations on a separate control panel, either the manual input unit ( 4 ) is assigned or arranged at another location in the vehicle and in particular by pressing a button to handle and then especially in the still-actuated state by entering a voice command for the respective module to be controlled or module function or additional function, as a voice command preferably a term is used in short form b) if necessary, a single or multiple execution of a deletion function for the last executed process steps or for the already issued for execution command by one or more times handling at least one manual input unit ( 4 ). A method according to claim 1, characterized in that the implementation of the method of more than one vehicle operating system ( 1 ) too ordered manual input unit ( 4 ) is possible. Method according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that in carrying out the method with more than one manual input unit ( 4 ) of a single input unit ( 4 ) certain function groups are assigned for a combined manual / acoustic input or interaction. Method according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the manual operating actions for executing the method of at least one control element associated with the steering system of the vehicle ( 5 . 5.1 . 5.2 ). Method according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the manual operating actions for executing method steps on the driver-facing front side and the rear side of a steering wheel ( 6 ) and the control on the front is done in particular with the thumb of an operator's hand. Method according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the manual operating actions for carrying out method steps, in particular with a steering wheel ( 6 ), an armrest ( 15 . 15.1 ) or a center console associated controls ( 5 . 5.1 . 5.2 ) respectively. Method according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the manual operating actions for carrying out method steps, in particular in the inner circle of the steering wheel ( 6 ). Method according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that operating elements ( 5 . 5.1 . 5.2 ) are operated for carrying out method steps in more than one degree of freedom. Method according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that in the execution of method steps with manual handling by operating elements ( 5 . 5.1 . 5.2 ) the operator actions in a main adjustment line ( 5.4 / 5.5 ) are made according to a straight or arcuate line. Method according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a control element ( 5 . 5.1 . 5.2 ) is handled successively in several directions for the realization of method steps and in each adjustment direction at least one signal generator and / or contact element is actuated. Method according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a control element ( 5 . 5.1 . 5.2 ) during the execution of method steps in the main adjustment line ( 5.4 / 5.5 ) is to operate substantially in a plane to the edge of the steering wheel rim. Method according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a control element ( 5 . 5.1 . 5.2 ) during the execution of method steps in the main adjustment line ( 5.4 / 5.5 ) is to operate in a deviating from the plane to the edge of the steering wheel rim angle. Method according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a control element ( 5 . 5.1 . 5.2 ) during the execution of method steps in the main adjustment line ( 5.4 / 5.5 ) after one the rim of the steering wheel ( 6 ) is to press cutting line. Method according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the main adjustment line ( 5.4 / 5.5 ) of a control element ( 5 . 5.1 . 5.2 ) during the position of the steering wheel ( 6 ) in the straight ahead in one direction ( 5.4 ) substantially upwards and in one direction ( 5.5 ) is oriented substantially downwards and thereby the main adjustment line ( 5.4 / 5.5 ) can extend at different angles to the plane to the edge of the steering wheel rim. Method according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that for carrying out the method manual operations on a control element ( 5 . 5.1 . 5.2 ) in a line ( 5.4 / 5.5 ) or additionally another line ( 5.6 / 5.7 ). Method according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the plurality of manual operations required for carrying out the method are selected from a plurality of options with a transmission element ( 5.3 ). Method according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that for activating a software for the combined manual / acoustic command input and / or for activating an acoustic input unit ( 3 ) the transmission element ( 5.3 ) in particular at different angles against a control element ( 5 . 5.1 . 5.2 ) is to be pressed surrounding surface. Method according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the Akti software for combined manual / acoustic interactions and / or activation of an acoustic input unit ( 3 ) a contact element on the back of a control element ( 5 . 5.1 . 5.2 ) is to be operated. Method according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that for carrying out the method on a visual output unit ( 2 . 2.1 . 2.2 ), in particular commands and actual values are displayed and the displayed elements on the visual output unit ( 2 . 2.1 . 2.2 ) in particular as text arranged in columns in columns or as a graphic element and on the x and y axis of the visual output unit ( 2 . 2.1 . 2.2 ) are controllable. Method according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that manual operator actions, in particular primarily in the main adjustment line ( 5.4 / 5.5 ) and the main adjustment line ( 5.4 / 5.5 ) preferably the y-axis of the visual output unit ( 2 . 2.1 . 2.2 ) assigned. Method according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that on the visual output unit ( 2 . 2.1 . 2.2 ) a mark formed in particular as a button and movable in the x- and y-axis ( 7 ) and the marking ( 7 ) to a command defined as text or graphic element by manipulation of a manual input unit ( 4 ), the commands being stored in particular in tables ( 2.3 ) are organized. Method according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that one on a visual output unit ( 2 . 2.1 . 2.2 ) with the mark ( 7 ) Command is executed by further manual handling as an input command. Method according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a table ( 2.3 ) on a visual output unit ( 2 ) at least one column ( 2.7 ) with more than one command line. Method according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a table ( 2.3 ) on a visual output unit ( 2 ) a column ( 2.7 ) as well as other lateral columns ( 2.4 . 2.5 , n) with one or more continuous command lines. Method according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that in the middle column ( 2.7 ) of a table ( 2.3 ) on the visual output unit ( 2 . 2.1 . 2.2 ) the main command is arranged and in a left column ( 2.4 ) as well as in a right-hand column ( 2.5 ) are each arranged on the main command subcommands are arranged. Method according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that individual command lines or individual Main or subcommands are marked differently and an identification in particular for a specific switching state, in activated state, in a running control or due the display of a basic function takes place. Method according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that at least in one column ( 2.7 ) of a table ( 2.3 ) at least one value-free empty line ( 2.6 ), whereby a blank line ( 2.6 ) at least at the beginning of the table ( 2.3 ) is located. Method according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the marking ( 7 ) for selecting commands in the initial position of a control element ( 5 . 5.1 . 5.2 ) on a blank line ( 2.6 ) at the beginning of a column ( 2.7 ) is arranged. Method according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that in particular in the first and / or the last command line ( 2.9 ) of columns ( 2.4 . 2.5 . 2.7 ) a branch instruction is arranged in another instruction structure. Method according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the selection of a single main command by actuation of the operating element ( 5 . 5.1 . 5.2 ) in the main adjustment line ( 5.4 / 5.5 ) and by means of detent adjustment, wherein a detent position is associated with a single command. Method according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the selection of a single sub-command relating to a main command is effected by operating the control element ( 5 . 5.1 . 5.2 ) in one of the x-axis of the output unit ( 2 . 2.1 . 2.2 ) assigned line takes place. Method according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the triggering of a selected command on an operating element provided for manual handling ( 5 . 5.1 . 5.2 ) with one on the front of the steering wheel ( 6 ) to be actuated contact element. Method according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the triggering of a selected command on a ma manual operation ( 5 ) with the return movement of the transmission element ( 5.3 ) takes place on the line of a first performed adjustment. Method according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the triggering of a selected command on an operating element provided for manual handling ( 5 . 5.1 . 5.2 ) by means of further adjustment of the transmission element ( 5.3 ) substantially against which the operating element ( 5 . 5.1 . 5.2 ) surrounding surface and with a contact element associated with this actuation. Method according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the triggering of a selected command on an operating element provided for manual handling ( 5 . 5.1 . 5.2 ) with a on the back to be actuated and in particular on the back of a steering wheel ( 6 ) or an armrest arranged contact element takes place. Method according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that one on the back of the steering wheel ( 6 ) to be actuated and in particular the back of a control element ( 5 . 5.1 . 5.2 ) associated contact element is assigned a delete or Esc function and thus in particular already triggered commands or partially executed by voice command or by manual operation commands can be undone. Method according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that for a jump to adjacent command structures by means of manual handling and without the use of voice commands, the transmission element ( 5.3 ) to higher-level command structures ( 5.4 ) and to subordinate command structures down ( 5.5 ) and equally ranked command structures laterally in the directions ( 5.6 / 5.7 ) is actuated, wherein a branch takes place in each case by at the end positions of these adjustment directions to be actuated contact elements. Method according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the transmission element ( 5.3 ) is actuated successively and in one go to implement method steps in several directions and before, in between or subsequently also another command input, in particular by means of on the back of the steering wheel ( 6 ) to be actuated contact elements or controls ( 5 . 5.1 . 5.2 ) he follows. Method according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that for activating the acoustic input unit ( 2 ) by manual operations in front of or behind the steering wheel ( 6 ) to be operated controls or control parts are provided, and in particular an operation on the back to the driver and on the front of the driver is away. Method according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that in the case of one of the voice recognition and evaluation unit ( 8th ) voice command is not clearly recognized or more than one of the vehicle operating system ( 1 ) as a well-defined proposal for manual selection and confirmation on the visual output unit ( 2 ) is provided in particular line by line. Method according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the following steps are carried out for controlling individual programs by means of a combined manual / acoustic command input - activation of the acoustic input unit ( 3 ), if this is not activated, by the operation of particular the steering wheel ( 6 ) associated control parts, in particular a push button ( 90.5 ) or a transmission element ( 5.3 ), wherein the manual handling in particular from a starting position of these operating element parts and with a position of the marking ( 7 ) on a blank line ( 2.6 ) - execution of a voice command to call the module to be controlled or additional function, wherein the actuation of the control element parts ( 5.3 . 90.5 ) either only for a short time or over the duration of the input of the voice command takes place - representation of the module to be controlled or additional function on at least one visual output unit ( 2 . 2.1 . 2.2 ) and in an order unit associated with the language command, in particular in the form of individual textual or graphical symbols and in one or more columns of a table ( 2.3 ) combined commands - first or repeated handling of the transmission element ( 5.3 ) in particular from a rest position caused by spring force and stop and preferably from a position with that on a blank line ( 2.6 ) arranged mark ( 7 ) and selecting a single instruction from the at least one visual output unit ( 2 . 2.1 . 2.2 ) order unit by displacement of the transfer element ( 5.3 ) in the direction ( 5.4 ) or the direction ( 5.5 ) and by an adjustment of the marking produced thereby ( 7 ) to the command to be selected, in particular in a command line - actuation of the held in this position transmission element ( 5.3 ) substantially in a direction away from the driver for the purpose the triggering of the mark ( 7 ) input command, in particular - automatic return of the transmission element ( 5.3 ) in the starting position Method according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the following steps are carried out for controlling individual programs by means of a combined manual / acoustic command input - activation of the acoustic input unit ( 3 ), if this is not activated, by the operation of particular the steering wheel ( 6 ) associated control parts, in particular a push button ( 90.5 ) or a transmission element ( 5.3 ), wherein the manual handling in particular from a starting position of these operating element parts and with a position of the marking ( 7 ) on a blank line ( 2.6 ) - execution of a voice command to call the module to be controlled or additional function, wherein the actuation of the control element parts ( 5.3 . 90.5 ) either only for a short time or over the duration of the input of the voice command takes place - representation of the module to be controlled or additional function on at least one visual output unit ( 2 . 2.1 . 2.2 ) and in an order unit associated with the language command, in particular in the form of individual textual or graphical symbols and in one or more columns of a table ( 2.3 ) combined commands - first or repeated handling of the transmission element ( 5.3 ) in particular from a rest position caused by spring force and stop and preferably from a position with that on a blank line ( 2.6 ) arranged mark ( 7 ) and selecting a single instruction from the at least one visual output unit ( 2 . 2.1 . 2.2 ) order unit by displacement of the transfer element ( 5.3 ) in the direction ( 5.4 ) or the direction ( 5.5 ) and by an adjustment of the marking produced thereby ( 7 ) to the command to be selected, in particular in a command line - actuation of the held in this position transmission element ( 5.3 ) in a direction away from the driver for the purpose of selecting and activating the one with the marker ( 7 ) input command, in particular - automatic return of the transmission element ( 5.3 ) in the starting position and triggering the marked ( 7 ) previously activated input command in this position by actuation of the transmission element ( 5.3 ) substantially in a direction away from the driver and in the position of the label ( 7 ) Method according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the following steps are carried out for controlling individual programs by means of a combined manual / acoustic command input - activation of the acoustic input unit ( 3 ), if this is not activated, by the operation of particular the steering wheel ( 6 ) associated control parts, in particular a push button ( 90.5 ) or a transmission element ( 5.3 ), wherein the manual handling in particular from a starting position of these operating element parts and with a position of the marking ( 7 ) on a blank line ( 2.6 ) - execution of a voice command to call the module to be controlled or additional function, wherein the actuation of the control element parts ( 5.3 . 90.5 ) either only for a short time or over the duration of the input of the voice command takes place - representation of the module to be controlled or additional function on at least one visual output unit ( 2 . 2.1 . 2.2 ) and in an order unit associated with the language command, in particular in the form of individual textual or graphical symbols and in one or more columns of a table ( 2.3 ) combined commands - first or repeated handling of the transmission element ( 5.3 ) in particular from a rest position caused by spring force and stop and preferably from a position with that on a blank line ( 2.6 ) arranged mark ( 7 ) and selecting a single instruction from the at least one visual output unit ( 2 . 2.1 . 2.2 ) order unit by displacement of the transfer element ( 5.3 ) in the direction ( 5.4 ) or the direction ( 5.5 ) and by an adjustment of the marking produced thereby ( 7 ) to the command to be selected, in particular in a command line - actuation of the held in this position transmission element ( 5.3 ) substantially in a direction away from the driver for the purpose of activating the one with the marker ( 7 ) input command, - single, multiple or temporally variable actuation of the transmission element ( 5.3 ) in particular in the position of the previously executed step in the direction ( 5.6 ) or the direction ( 5.7 ) or alternately in one direction ( 5.6 . 5.7 ) and thus realization of a corresponding adjustment of the marking ( 7 ) on the x-axis to an adjacent subcommand, arranged in particular in each case in one column and preferably relating to the activated input command, and triggering this command in accordance with the associated actuating features - in particular automatic feedback of the transmitting element ( 5.3 ) in the starting position Method according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that combined to control individual programs by means of a manual / acoustic command input the following steps are carried out - activation of the acoustic input unit ( 3 ), if this is not activated, by the operation of particular the steering wheel ( 6 ) associated control parts, in particular a push button ( 90.5 ) or a transmission element ( 5.3 ), wherein the manual handling in particular from a starting position of these operating element parts and with a position of the marking ( 7 ) on a blank line ( 2.6 ) - execution of a voice command to call the module to be controlled or additional function, wherein the actuation of the control element parts ( 5.3 . 90.5 ) either only for a short time or over the duration of the input of the voice command takes place - representation of the module to be controlled or additional function on at least one visual output unit ( 2 . 2.1 . 2.2 ) and in an order unit associated with the language command, in particular in the form of individual textual or graphical symbols and in one or more columns of a table ( 2.3 ) combined commands - first or repeated handling of the transmission element ( 5.3 ) in particular from a rest position caused by spring force and stop and preferably from a position with that on a blank line ( 2.6 ) arranged mark ( 7 ) and selecting a single instruction from the at least one visual output unit ( 2 . 2.1 . 2.2 ) order unit by displacement of the transfer element ( 5.3 ) in the direction ( 5.4 ) or the direction ( 5.5 ) and by an adjustment of the marking produced thereby ( 7 ) to the command to be selected, in particular in a command line - actuation of the held in this position transmission element ( 5.3 ) substantially in a direction away from the driver for the purpose of activating the one with the marker ( 7 ) and hold the transmission element ( 5.3 ) - single, multiple or variable time, actuation of the transmission element ( 5.3 ) in the pressed position in the direction ( 5.6 ) or the direction ( 5.7 ) or alternately in one direction ( 5.6 . 5.7 ) and thus realization of a corresponding adjustment of the marking ( 7 ) on the x-axis to an adjacent subcommand, arranged in particular in each case in a column and preferably relating to the activated input command, and triggering this command in accordance with the associated actuating features - in particular automatic feedback of the transmitting element ( 5.3 ) in the starting position Method according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the following steps are carried out for controlling individual programs by means of a combined manual / acoustic command input - activation of the acoustic input unit ( 3 ), if this is not activated, by the operation of particular the steering wheel ( 6 ) associated control parts, in particular a push button ( 90.5 ) or a transmission element ( 5.3 ), wherein the manual handling in particular from a starting position of these operating element parts and with a position of the marking ( 7 ) on a blank line ( 2.6 ) - execution of a voice command to call the module to be controlled or additional function, wherein the actuation of the control element parts ( 5.3 . 90.5 ) either only for a short time or over the duration of the input of the voice command takes place - representation of the module to be controlled or additional function on at least one visual output unit ( 2 . 2.1 . 2.2 ) and in an order unit associated with the language command, in particular in the form of individual textual or graphical symbols and in one or more columns of a table ( 2.3 ) combined commands - first or repeated handling of the transmission element ( 5.3 ) in particular from a rest position caused by spring force and stop and preferably from a position with that on a blank line ( 2.6 ) arranged mark ( 7 ) and selecting a single instruction from the at least one visual output unit ( 2 . 2.1 . 2.2 ) order unit by displacement of the transfer element ( 5.3 ) in the direction ( 5.4 ) or the direction ( 5.5 ) and by an adjustment of the marking produced thereby ( 7 ) to the command to be selected, in particular in a command line - one-time, multiple or temporally variable, actuation of the transmission element ( 5.3 ) in the position of the previously executed step, in the direction ( 5.6 ) or the direction ( 5.7 ) or alternately in one direction ( 5.6 . 5.7 ) and thus realization of a corresponding adjustment of the marking ( 7 ) on the x-axis to an adjacent subcommand, arranged in particular in each case in one column and preferably relating to the activated input command, and triggering this command in accordance with the associated actuating features - in particular automatic feedback of the transmitting element ( 5.3 ) in the starting position Method according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the following steps are carried out for controlling programs by means of a combined manual / acoustic command input - activation of the acoustic input unit ( 3 ) by actuation of the transmission element ( 5.3 ), wherein its handling, in particular in a starting position and with a position of the marking ( 7 ) on a blank line ( 2.6 ) - execution of a voice command to call the module to be controlled or additional function, wherein the actuation of the control element parts ( 5.3 . 90.5 ) either only for a short time or over the duration of the input of the voice command takes place - representation of the module to be controlled or additional function on at least one visual output unit ( 2 . 2.1 . 2.2 ) in an order unit associated with the language command and in particular in the form of individual textual or graphic symbols and in one or more columns of a table ( 2.3 ) combined commands - first or repeated handling of the transmission element ( 5.3 ) in particular from a rest position caused by spring force and stop and preferably from a position with that on a blank line ( 2.6 ) arranged mark ( 7 ) and actuation of the transmission element located in this position ( 5.3 ) substantially in a direction away from the driver for the purpose of changing the switching state of a contact element and hold pressed the transmission element ( 5.3 ) during the following step - selecting a single command from the one on a visual output unit ( 2 . 2.1 . 2.2 ) order unit by displacement of the transfer element ( 5.3 ) in the direction ( 5.4 ) or the direction ( 5.5 ) and by an adjustment of the marking produced thereby ( 7 to the command to be selected, in particular in a command line - resetting of the transmission element held in a depressed state during the displacement ( 5.3 ) in the original unpressed state in the position of the mark ( 7 ) command to be executed and initiation of the input command by the actuation of a contact element effected thereby at the stop of the non-depressed state - manual return of the transmission element ( 5.3 ) in the starting position Apparatus for performing a combined manual / acoustic interaction method on a vehicle operating system, comprising: a computerized vehicle operator control system (10); 1 ) having at least one software for combined manual / acoustic interactions, wherein the software is based on an applicable and finely dimensioned visual output unit ( 2 ) and the respective features of the manual input unit ( 4 ) and at least the following components integrated or with the vehicle operating system ( 1 ) - an acoustic input unit ( 3 ) for the input of voice commands - a speech recognition and evaluation unit ( 8th ) for the comparative evaluation of voice commands and for selecting at least one applicable command from speech patterns stored in one or more categories - one or more visual output units ( 2 . 2.1 . 2.2 ), which are preferably arranged essentially in a viewing direction plane usually carried out by the driver when driving - one or more than one on a steering system, in particular on a steering wheel ( 6 ) and while holding the steering wheel ( 6 ) manageable manual input unit ( 4 . 5 . 5.1 . 5.2 ) with a transmission element ( 5.3 ), wherein on the transmission element ( 5.3 ) an adjustment movement in a main adjustment line ( 5.4 / 5.5 ) over a relatively long way for the at least relatively path-analogous adjustment of a marker ( 7 ) on one of the visual output units ( 2 . 2.1 . 2.2 ) is executable and preferably from a point of attack and operating actions in other directions are executable - one of the manual input unit ( 4 . 5 . 5.1 . 5.2 ) and preferably integrated in this or arranged separately in the vehicle, individually or multiply executed control point with at least one particular push button ( 90.5 ) and grooving contact element with which at least basic functions for assemblies or additional functions by means of manual / acoustic control actions can be switched on or off and on. Apparatus according to claim 47, characterized in that visual output units ( 2 ), in particular as a flat display ( 2.1 ) or as a head-up display ( 2.2 ) are executed and in visual axes above the steering wheel ( 6 ) or in through the steering wheel ( 6 ) extending through visual axes are visible. Device according to one of claims 47 to 48, characterized in that a visual output unit ( 2 . 2.1 . 2.2 ) in front of or behind the steering wheel ( 6 ) is arranged. Device according to one of claims 47 to 49, characterized in that the visual output unit ( 2 . 2.1 ) is arranged on the dashboard in the vicinity of the speed and tachometer. Device according to one of claims 47 to 50, characterized in that the visual output unit ( 2 . 2.1 ) is arranged in the region of a combination instrument. Device according to one of claims 47 to 51, characterized in that the visual output unit ( 2 ) on a portion of a display ( 2.1 ) and together with others, arranged on at least one further subarea and virtually trained measuring devices is arranged. Device according to one of claims 47 to 52, characterized in that the individual subregions of the display ( 2.1 ) are divided dynamically and in particular the subarea of the display ( 2.1 ) has a different size for representing order units of the method. Device according to one of claims 47 to 53, characterized in that in the execution of the visual output unit ( 2 ) as a common display with individual subregions of the subarea for representing order units of the method, preferably rectangular and in the middle of the visual output unit ( 2 . 2.1 ) is formed and laterally adjacent to the virtually formed instruments for speed and speed, in particular in the form of pointer instruments and in a preferably part-circular shape are arranged. Device according to one of claims 47 to 54, characterized in that the visual output unit ( 2 . 2.1 ) is formed in such a size that at least a plurality of individual and in particular arranged in rows on the y-axis main commands with laterally arranged sub-commands are easy to read. Device according to one of claims 47 to 55, characterized in that a dynamic extension of the subarea with the order units to carry out in particular from the subcommands and the display area can be expanded by a subcommand is. Apparatus according to claim 47, characterized in that as an acoustic input unit ( 2 ) is provided more than one, preferably arranged near the head portion of the driver microphone. Apparatus according to claim 47 or 57, characterized in that the acoustic input unit ( 2 ) preferably limited in time and in particular by means of a contact element on the manual input unit ( 4 ) the vehicle operating system ( 1 ) is switched on. Device according to one of claims 47 or 57 to 58, characterized in that after completion of the manual handling and in particular after the execution of another actuating direction, the acoustic input unit ( 3 ) is switched off. Device according to one of claims 47 or 57 to 59, characterized in that a manual input unit ( 4 . 5 . 5.1 . 5.2 ) Control parts on the front and the back of a steering wheel ( 6 ) or another Giffstückes on which each separate operator actions for acoustic and manual command input are executable. Device according to one of claims 47 or 57 to 60, characterized in that on the manual input unit ( 4 . 5 . 5.1 . 5.2 ) a particular designed as a sliding piece or as a rotary element transmission element ( 5.3 ) is adjustable from a starting position against spring force in more than one direction. Device according to one of claims 47 or 57 to 61, characterized in that the transmission element ( 5.3 ) according to a linear or an arcuate main adjustment line ( 5.4 / 5.5 ) is adjustable. Device according to one of claims 47 or 57 to 62, characterized in that the transmission element ( 5.3 ) are carried out from adjusting movements transversely to the vehicle longitudinal direction and these adjusting movements are detected in particular by contact elements. Device according to one of claims 47 or 57 to 63, characterized in that a manual input unit ( 4 . 5 . 5.1 . 5.2 ) from the rim of the steering wheel ( 6 ) enclosed interior is arranged. Device according to one of claims 47 or 57 to 64, characterized in that a manual input unit ( 4 . 5 . 5.1 . 5.2 ) on a transverse strut of a steering wheel ( 6 ) or is arranged on a steering wheel hub and in particular on its edge. Device according to one of claims 47 or 57 to 65, characterized in that manual input units ( 4 . 5 . 5.1 . 5.2 ) also in other locations of a vehicle, in particular in the area of associated armrests ( 15 . 15.1 ) in the area of a door ( 15.3 ) or in the region of a center console are arranged. Device according to one of claims 47 or 57 to 66, characterized in that the main adjustment line ( 5.4 / 5.5 ) of the manual input unit ( 4 . 5 . 5.1 . 5.2 ) is aligned substantially in the plane of the vehicle longitudinal direction. Device according to one of claims 47 or 57 to 67, characterized in that the main adjustment line ( 5.4 / 5.5 ) arranged on the steering wheel manual input units ( 4 . 5 . 5.1 . 5.2 ) in the position of the steering wheel ( 6 ) in the straight ahead and depending on the angle of inclination Steering column is directed upwards or forwards and downwards or backwards. Device according to one of claims 47 or 57 to 68, characterized in that the force for adjusting the transmission element ( 5.3 ) in the main adjustment line ( 5.4 / 5.5 ) at different angles at an angle to the steering wheel ( 6 ) is transferable. Device according to one of claims 47 or 57 to 69, characterized in that the transmission element ( 5.3 ) with respect to the main adjustment line ( 5.4 / 5.5 ) a manual input unit ( 4 . 5 . 5.1 . 5.2 ) has a caused by spring force lower, middle or upper starting position. Device according to one of claims 47 or 57 to 70, characterized in that the pushbuttons ( 90.5 . 90.5n ) of contact elements in the vehicle in different directions, but in particular to the driver are actuated. Apparatus according to claim 47, characterized that at least one acoustic output unit in particular for Notification of manually induced operator actions Changes are planned. Multifunctional control element for controlling programs of a computer or of an electronic device with a visual output unit, consisting of a displaceably held and preferably with one finger in a main adjustment over a relatively long path to be adjusted and extending in two other each transverse to the main Verstelllinie Lines in particular from a rest position against spring force actuated transmission element, wherein the transmission element for the purpose of adjusting a mark on the output unit is assigned at least one signal generator for detecting movements on the main Verstelllinie and in particular contact elements for detecting the movements in transverse lines are assigned, characterized in that the transmission element ( 5.3 ) is adjustable at least in the main adjustment line both after a view from above and after a side view in an arcuate line. Multifunctional control element according to claim 73, characterized in that on the control element in the main adjustment line arcuate guide parts are formed and the transmission element ( 5.3 ) Is arranged adjustable in particular against spring force from a starting position.