KR980008716A - Multipurpose information output device of automobile - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a versatile information output device for an automobile. More particularly, the present invention relates to a versatile information output device for an automobile, which outputs various kinds of information such as calendars used for versatility in automobiles or indoor and outdoor temperatures and orientations. The first switch 12 selects a calendar, A third switch 16 for selecting a direction and an up / down switch 18 for up / down output data, and a switch unit (not shown) mounted on one side of the instrument panel 10); A temperature sensing sensor (30) for sensing the indoor or outdoor temperature; An orientation sensor 32 for sensing the orientation; A control unit 20 for determining a signal inputted from the switch unit 10, the temperature sensor 30 and the direction sensor 32 and outputting a control signal; A data storage unit 22 for outputting data stored as a control signal of the control unit 20; And a display unit (26) mounted on one side of the switch unit (10) and displaying a visible letter or number by a control signal of the control unit (20) to selectively output various information states, And provides various conveniences to its operation.

Description

Multipurpose information output device of automobile

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an information output apparatus mounted on an instrument panel of an automobile, and more particularly to a versatile information output apparatus for a vehicle which outputs various information such as a calendar used for automobiles or indoor and outdoor temperatures and orientations.

The instrument panel of a car is a device to see all the conditions and conditions of the car. It displays or warns the current speed of the car, the engine speed, the fuel filling status, the battery charge status, the operation status of various instruments and devices, So that the operating state of the vehicle can be easily recognized.

However, such an instrument panel is divided into an analog system and a digital system, and an analog type of the instrument panel displays an amount detected directly from various electronic devices or devices by a pointer or a display lamp. In the case of a digital instrument panel, After the data detected from the device or the equipment is controlled by the control unit, the data is collectively displayed through the display means.

As described above, in the case of the analog system or the digital system in the related art, various kinds of information related to the automobile are displayed only for the predetermined apparatus and equipment, and the respective display apparatuses are divided into various parts, which is inconvenient for the driver to easily recognize. That is, various kinds of display devices are displayed on the entire instrument panel, which is not only disadvantageous for the driver to display the entire display at a glance, but also has disadvantages in securing the space of the instrument panel for displaying various information at a time.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned disadvantages, and it is an object of the present invention to provide an information display apparatus and a display apparatus which can selectively display various information required by a driver, And an object of the present invention is to provide a versatile information output apparatus for a vehicle.

FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a multi-function information output apparatus of a vehicle according to the present invention. FIG.

FIG. 2 is a state in which the versatile information output device of the automobile according to the present invention is mounted.

DESCRIPTION OF THE REFERENCE NUMERALS

10: switch part 12: first switch

14: second switch 16: third switch

18: up / down switch 20:

22: Data storage unit 24:

26: Display unit 30: Temperature sensor

32: Orientation sensor

In order to achieve the above object, according to the present invention, there is provided an automobile equipped with a dashboard on the front of a driver's seat, comprising: a first switch for selecting a calendar; a second switch for selecting a temperature state; A switch unit mounted on one side of the instrument panel, the switch unit comprising an up / down switch for up / down output data; A temperature sensing sensor for sensing indoor or outdoor temperature; An orientation sensor for sensing the orientation; A control unit for determining a signal input from the switch unit, the temperature sensor, and the orientation sensor and outputting a control signal; A data storage unit for outputting data stored as a control signal of the controller; And a display unit which is mounted on one side of the switch unit and displays letters or numbers visible by the control signal of the control unit.

Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

The first switch 12 can select and recognize information about the calendar, and the second switch 14 can be used to select the information of the indoor or outdoor Temperature, and the third switch 16 is a switch that can recognize the direction or direction of the current car. The up / down switch 18 is a switch capable of up / down the information data and easily browsing after selecting the first to third switches 12, 14 and 16. A plurality of switches provided in the switch unit 10 are provided with various functions so that various information can be read for the convenience of the driver. Various instruments, devices or equipments are connected and used in accordance with these various functions and mounted on one side of the instrument panel.

The temperature sensor 30 is a sensor that senses the temperature of a specific device or equipment to be recognized according to the indoor temperature of the vehicle, the outdoor temperature, or the need of the driver. Accordingly, the temperature sensing sensor 30 is provided in various devices or equipments of the automobile to sense the temperature.

The direction detection sensor 32 senses the direction, and detects the direction in which the current vehicle is currently located, in which direction it is headed, and the like. Namely, it is possible to designate a certain four directions such as north, south, south, north, and north so as to know which direction the current car is heading, such as north or south, or in which direction the car is located.

The control unit 20 determines a signal sensed by a switching signal of the switch unit 10 and a sensing signal of the temperature sensing sensor 30 and the orientation sensing sensor 32 and outputs a control signal.

The data storage unit 22 stores various kinds of information necessary for a calendar, a time, or a routine, and outputs various kinds of information data embedded in the control signal of the control unit 20. [

The driving unit 24 converts the control signal output from the control unit 20 into a display signal and outputs the display signal. Since the signal output from the control unit 20 is various data signals, data capable of visually recognizing the data signal .

The display unit 26 visually shows the display signal output from the driving unit 24, and an LCD which is a liquid crystal display device is usually used. The display unit 26, like the switch unit 10, is mounted on one side of the instrument panel, and various displays are provided so that the driver can easily recognize the display. This display is controlled and executed by a program embedded in the control unit 20. [

The operation of the present invention thus configured will be described in more detail.

The driver operates the corresponding switch in the switch unit 10 mounted on one side of the instrument panel 1 in order to view various kinds of information required. For example, when the first switch 12 is pressed to view the calendar And the battery power B + are input to the control unit 20. The control unit 20 determines the input switching signal and outputs the information on the calendar built in the data storage unit 22 to the driving unit 24. [ The driving unit 24 converts the input information signal of the control unit 20 into a display signal to drive the display unit 26. Therefore, the display unit 26 outputs information on the corresponding calendar. The information about the calendar that is output is displayed on the current year, month, day, day of week and major schedule or event. Information about major events or events is entered by the driver via a separate switch or displayed on a holiday, holiday or holiday. At this time, when the up / down switch 18 is operated to view the past calendar or the next calendar, the previous calendar or the next calendar is displayed on the display unit via the data storage unit 22. [ If there is no switch operation even after a predetermined time has elapsed since the display of the calendar, the control unit 20 outputs a control signal to the driving unit 24 to convert the display unit 26 into an initial state. At this time, the current time is displayed in the initial state output from the display unit 26. [ It can be easily recognized that additional information other than the current time can be displayed through the display unit 26. [

When the second switch 14 provided in the switch unit 10 is pressed, the control unit 20 determines the input switching signal and outputs the switching signal to the control unit 20 through the temperature sensor 30, Temperature and outdoor temperature or temperature data of a specific part in the automobile through the driving unit 24 and outputs it to the display unit 26. [ Accordingly, the driver compares the temperature of the room with the temperature of the outside of the room so as to determine whether the heating / cooling apparatus is in operation. That is, the driver activates the cooling apparatus when the outdoor temperature indicated through the display unit 26 is higher than the indoor temperature, and activates the heating apparatus when the outdoor temperature is lower than the indoor temperature. Therefore, the driver can effectively operate the air conditioner by judging the difference between the outdoor temperature and the indoor temperature. In addition, by displaying the temperatures of various devices or equipments which should be always checked during running of the automobile, it is possible to prevent unreasonable driving of the automobile by taking appropriate measures in case of abnormal temperature.

The third switch 16 of the switch unit 10 outputs data relating to the bearing and indicates the direction in which the driver is currently proceeding or the direction in which the vehicle is in position while the driver is driving the vehicle. When the third switch 16 is operated in order to recognize in which direction the car being driven is running, the signal detected by the orientation sensor 32 having the same function as the compass is input to the control unit 20, The control unit 20 outputs the input sensing signal to the display unit 26 through the driving unit 24. Accordingly, the driver can easily recognize and determine the direction or direction in which the vehicle should be driven while driving or when the vehicle is parked.

As described above, according to the present invention, various kinds of devices installed in an automobile or a sensing sensor mounted on a device can selectively output a sensing signal input through various kinds of information states through a display unit mounted on the instrument panel, It is effective to provide various convenience to the operation of the automobile.

Claims (1)

(12) for selecting a calendar, a second switch (14) for selecting a temperature state, a third switch (16) for selecting an orientation, and a second switch A switch unit 10 mounted on one side of the instrument panel and comprising an up / down switch 18 for up / down of the instrument panel; A temperature sensing sensor (30) for sensing the indoor or outdoor temperature; An orientation sensor 32 for sensing the orientation; A control unit 20 for determining a signal inputted from the switch unit 10, the temperature sensor 30 and the direction sensor 32 and outputting a control signal; A data storage unit 22 for outputting data stored as a control signal of the control unit 20; And a display unit (26) mounted on one side of the switch unit (10) for displaying a visible letter or number by a control signal of the control unit (20). ※ Note: It is disclosed by the contents of the first application.