Garmin's concept positions the screen higher up on the dash in the driver's eyesight and combines it with a rotary infrared controller in convenient reach, a touch pad, and menu mode buttons.

ENGADGET: Garmin multi-sensor controller concept replaces touchscreen interface with in-console dial rig

Four buttons with infrared sensors on the rotary controller allow switching between different menus, such as audio, apps, communications and navigation.

ENGADGET: Garmin multi-sensor controller concept replaces touchscreen interface with in-console dial rig

Atop the controller sits an infrared sensor which activates a game's zoom in or scope function when it detects a user's looking down the barrel.

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The infrared sensors of the rotary controller automatically detect an approaching hand and the system reacts by displaying menu options even before it is touched.

ENGADGET: Garmin multi-sensor controller concept replaces touchscreen interface with in-console dial rig