DE102016123587A1 - Method for visualizing information for passengers of a vehicle - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for visualizing information for passengers of a vehicle, wherein at least one visualization function is executed, which generates at least one visualization signal, which optically converts at least one type of information by means of at least one light effect within at least one predetermined area, wherein the visualization function at least one device of the vehicle originally intended for another function is additionally implemented, and wherein light effects with technically diverse means can be represented during operation of the vehicle. To provide a method for visualizing information for passengers of a vehicle, with which various information is presented can be flexible and versatile and easy to perform, generated in each technical means the respective visualization signal within the specified Area at least one light effect surface with at least one basic geometric shape and at least one variable light effect, and the duration of each light effect depends on the type of optically converted information.

Description

The invention relates to a method for visualizing information for passengers of a vehicle.

From the prior art it is known that in vehicles, especially in rail vehicles, information for passengers can be displayed in various ways.

The publication DE 10 2014 214 585 A1 describes a display device in the form of a display, which displays information for passengers in the form of text, map representations or signposts. The disadvantage here is that an increased programming effort for the variety of displayed texts and map displays is required.

The publication DE 20 2011 103 660 U1 discloses a door area of a rail vehicle in which at least two light distribution patterns are generated externally. The first light distribution pattern is generated with the doors open. The second light distribution pattern indicates the imminent closure of the doors. It is disadvantageous that only the opening and closing of a door can be signaled.

The publication WO 2012/136567 A1 relates to a door area of a rail vehicle in which at least two light distribution patterns are generated, which are controlled in dependence on certain operating states of the door. It is disadvantageous that only certain operating conditions of a door can be signaled.

The invention is therefore based on the object to provide a method for visualizing information for passengers of a vehicle, with the various information can be displayed, which is flexible and versatile and easy to perform.

This object is achieved by a method according to claim 1. Advantageous embodiments of the invention are contained in the subclaims.

According to the invention, the object is achieved in a method for visualizing information for passengers of a vehicle, wherein at least one visualization function is executed, which generates at least one visualization signal, which optically converts at least one type of information by means of at least one light effect within at least one predetermined area the visualization function is additionally performed on at least one device of the vehicle originally intended for another function, and wherein light effects with technically different types of means can be displayed during operation of the vehicle. In each technical means, the respectively associated visualization signal within the given area generates at least one light effect surface with at least one geometric basic shape and at least one variable light effect, and the duration of each light effect depends on the type of optically converted information.

The type of information visualized to the passengers may be different, i. Different types of information can be visualized or visualized. The types of information include e.g. Directional and / or freeing instructions. Other types of information, such as Entry and / or exit instructions can also be visualized. Other types of information are also possible. Thus, more than one type of information can be visualized using the method according to the invention. An advantage here is that each type of information has its own duration. However, more than one type of information may be displayed simultaneously within the vehicle. The device originally intended for another function may e.g. a step lighting, a ceiling lighting, an acoustic signal transmitter and / or a viewing window.

An advantage of the method according to the invention is the production of different light effects with technically diverse means. This makes the process flexible and versatile. A basic geometric shape may e.g. a circle, a ring, a rectangle, or a triangle. Other geometric basic shapes are also conceivable. The light effect surface may also comprise two or more basic geometric shapes, e.g. are arranged side by side. A variable light effect may e.g. by a color change, brightness changes and / or flashing, e.g. also with variable frequency. A color change according to the invention also includes gray tone changes. Other lighting effects are also possible. The light effect surface is a simple and flexible means of displaying various types of information to passengers.

According to an advantageous embodiment of the invention different light effect surfaces for different types of information can be generated at different positions of the vehicle, in particular the different light effect surfaces with the different types of information can be generated simultaneously, overlapping in time or one after the other. As a result, the method can be carried out at several positions of the rail vehicle, wherein the information in the vehicle is displayed uniformly with the aid of light effect surfaces.

According to a preferred development of the invention, the geometric basic shape of the light effect surface can be variable. The advantage of a variable geometric basic form is that, for example, a number of basic shapes, individual or all dimensions and / or a type of a basic shape can be changed. A change in the nature of the basic shape may be a change from a first basic shape to a second basic shape, eg a change from one ring to at least one ring segment. This allows, for example, time-dependent information to be displayed.

In an expedient development of the invention, the light effect surface can be text-free and / or numeric-free. A text-free light effect surface causes a variable light effect surface to be detected visually quickly as information carrier by passengers, e.g. also by passengers who do not speak the language of the country in which the vehicle is operated. A digit-free light effect surface allows easy implementation of the method.

In an expedient embodiment of the invention, the light effect comprises an adjustable brightness and / or adjustable gray tones. With the adjustable brightness, time-dependent information can be displayed or information that is no longer needed can fade and then disappear completely. This increases the flexibility of the light effect. Shades of gray are advantageous when technical implementation of color effects is not possible, e.g. with dimmable lenses, i. with smart glass.

In addition, the light effect surface on at least one bottom surface, in particular at least one tread, be generated. A floor area of the vehicle is particularly well suited when the passenger volume is low and the floor surface is clearly visible. For example, is also a floor area in a vestibule or entry and exit area well suited. A step is particularly respected by passengers when boarding and is therefore well suited for the representation of the light effect surface.

According to an advantageous embodiment of the invention, at least one illumination function is performed on the device in at least a first time period and the visualization function is performed on the device in at least a second time period. Thus, in the vehicle originally intended for a different function in the vehicle is a lighting device that informs the passengers about possible danger spots, e.g. a step lighting. This lighting device can be supplemented or retrofitted to carry out the method according to the invention in a period in which the pure lighting function is dispensable, e.g. the light effect surface can be generated in a second period by flashing.

In addition, the lighting function can be controlled by a first controller and the visualization function can be controlled by a second controller, or the lighting function and the visualization function can be controlled by a common controller. Separate controls are advantageous if the illumination device is retrofitted in order to carry out the method according to the invention. A common control can replace an original control for the lighting function in a retrofit to reduce the technical effort.

According to a further advantageous embodiment of the invention, the visualization function is performed on at least one acoustic device. Thus, the device originally intended for another function in the vehicle is an acoustic device. This gets through the additional light effect surface a better visual design. In addition, an acoustic signal is supplemented or amplified by an optical signal.

According to a further advantageous embodiment of the invention, the visualization function is performed on the device on a display with an edge shape that corresponds to the predetermined area. The edge of the display is therefore an outline of the given area. Thus, the device originally intended for another function in the vehicle is e.g. a viewing window on which the display is arranged. By displaying the light effect on a display, the intensity of the light effect can be increased, thus improving the visibility of the passengers.

According to a further advantageous embodiment of the invention, the visualization function is performed on at least one viewing window. Thus, the device originally intended for another function in the vehicle is a viewing window. This may be embodied as a so-called smart glass, i. by applying a voltage, the brightness of the window can be changed in gray levels or different shades of gray can be generated. The brightness can be e.g. be changed in individual areas of the lens, so that e.g. parallel stripes with different brightness arise. Existing vehicles can be well retrofitted with intelligent glasses.

Preferably, the visualization function, a time and / or a scheduled departure time and / or a time lapse to a departure visualize the vehicle. The time can be displayed, for example, in the form of numbers and / or as a circle with increasing or decreasing circular area in the circumferential direction.

Furthermore, the second visualization function can generate a visualization signal which visually indicates which door and / or door half is provided for boarding and / or disembarking the passenger. This is advantageous to optimize the passenger flow.

In particular, the visualization function can generate a visualization signal which visually indicates to the passengers a certain direction, in particular at least one direction for boarding and / or alighting and / or for a catering area. In this case, the geometric base may be composed of a triangle and a rectangle and form an arrow.

In addition, the second visualization function can generate a visualization signal that visually indicates in which direction vacancies are to be found, in particular a number of vacant places being optically displayed, and / or which at least one area is to be kept clear, e.g. for at least one bicycle or at least one wheelchair. Again, this is advantageous to optimize the flow of passengers.

• 1 einen Ein- und Ausstiegsbereich eines Fahrzeuges mit einer Beleuchtungseinrichtung, an der das erfindungsgemäße Verfahren gemäß einem ersten Ausführungsbeispiel ausgeführt wird,
• 2 einen Ein- und Ausstiegsbereich eines Fahrzeuges mit einer Beleuchtungseinrichtung, an der das erfindungsgemäße Verfahren gemäß einem zweiten Ausführungsbeispiel ausgeführt wird,
• 3 einen Ein- und Ausstiegsbereich eines Fahrzeuges mit einer Beleuchtungseinrichtung, an der das erfindungsgemäße Verfahren gemäß einem dritten Ausführungsbeispiel ausgeführt wird,
• 4 einen Ein- und Ausstiegsbereich eines Fahrzeuges mit einer Beleuchtungseinrichtung, an der das erfindungsgemäße Verfahren gemäß einem vierten Ausführungsbeispiel ausgeführt wird,
• 5 einen eine akustische Einrichtung eines Fahrzeugs, an der das erfindungsgemäße Verfahren gemäß einem fünften Ausführungsbeispiel ausgeführt wird,
• 6 ein Display eines Fahrzeug zur Ausführung des erfindungsgemäßen Verfahrens gemäß einem sechsten Ausführungsbeispiel,
• 7 einen Ein- und Ausstiegsbereich eines Fahrzeuges mit zwei Sichtscheiben, an denen das erfindungsgemäße Verfahren gemäß einem siebten und achten Ausführungsbeispiel ausgeführt wird.

In the following, eight embodiments of the invention will be explained in more detail with reference to seven figures. Show it:

• 1 an entry and exit area of a vehicle with a lighting device on which the method according to the invention is carried out according to a first exemplary embodiment,
• 2 an entry and exit area of a vehicle with a lighting device on which the method according to the invention is carried out according to a second embodiment,
• 3 an entry and exit area of a vehicle with a lighting device, on which the method according to the invention is carried out according to a third embodiment,
• 4 an entry and exit area of a vehicle with a lighting device on which the method according to the invention is carried out according to a fourth embodiment,
• 5 an acoustic device of a vehicle on which the method according to the invention is carried out according to a fifth exemplary embodiment,
• 6 a display of a vehicle for carrying out the method according to the invention according to a sixth embodiment,
• 7 an entry and exit area of a vehicle with two lenses on which the inventive method is carried out according to a seventh and eighth embodiment.

During operation of the vehicle, lighting effects are represented by technically diverse means. The embodiments in the 1 to 7 describe light effects, which form light effect surfaces by means of at least one geometric basic form, and technical means for their generation. The technical means according to the embodiments in the 1 to 7 can be combined with each other within the vehicle.

In the 1 to 4 and 7 is each an entry and exit area 1a an otherwise not shown vehicle or rail vehicle 1 shown. The entry and exit area 1a includes a first half of the door 1b and a second door half 1c , In an interior of the rail vehicle 1 there is a floor area 1d ,

The 1 to 4 each show at least one lighting device 10 by means of each of which a light effect surface 60a . 60b on a given surface 50a . 50b is produced. The given area 50a . 50b is a part of the floor area 1d , The lighting device 10 is a device that originally comprises a lighting means, not shown, which can be supplemented by at least one LED, not shown. The LED can generate one or more light colors. If more than one LED is used, each LED can generate its own light color. Alternatively, it is also conceivable that the illumination means is removed and replaced by at least one LED.

In 1 includes the light effect surface 60a according to a first embodiment, a plurality of strips 70a with different colors. The given area 50a is rectangular. Some stripes 70a near the first door half 1b show the color F1 on, which can be eg the color green. Towards the second half of the door 1c the stripes 70 are the color F2 , eg yellow, and continue towards the second half of the door 1c the color F3 , eg red on. Between the stripes 70a with the colors F1 and F2 such as F2 and F3 there is at least one strip 70a with a color transition FÜ , The number of stripes per color F1 . F2 . F3 or per color transition FÜ can be chosen arbitrarily. It can also be more or less than three colors F1 . F2 . F3 with or without color transitions FÜ to get voted. The Stripes 70a be successively from the first one door half 1b towards the second door half 1c generated on the predetermined surface 50. The strips can be generated, for example, by an aperture, not shown, in front of three LEDs with the colors F1 . F2 and F3 is arranged and has strip-shaped cutouts. Before the first half of the door 1b and the second half of the door 1c be closed, so by means of the strip 70a a countdown or time sequence is displayed, which signals to the passengers how much time remains for boarding or alighting.

In 2 includes the light effect surface 60a according to a second embodiment, two triangles 71a . 71b , which are generated one after the other. The given area 50a is rectangular. Near the first half of the door 1b has the triangle 71a a color F3 , eg red, on. Towards the second door half 1c has the triangle 71b a color F1 , eg green on. Before the first half of the door 1b and the second half of the door 1c to be closed, the triangle becomes 71b with the color F1 (green) hidden, and the triangle 71a with the color F3 (red) is displayed. The triangles 71a . 71b can be generated for example by an aperture, not shown, in front of two LEDs with the colors F1 and F3 is arranged and has two triangular cutouts. Before the first half of the door 1b and the second half of the door 1c be closed, so by means of the triangles 71a . 71b a countdown or time sequence is displayed, which signals to the passengers how much time remains for boarding or alighting. Alternative to the two triangles 71a . 71b You can also use two rectangles with the colors F3 and F1 be generated.

In 3 is the light effect area 60a according to a third embodiment, a rectangular. The given area 50a is also rectangular. The rectangular light effect surface 60a either has only one color F2 on, for example, yellow, or it shows the colors in succession F2 and F3 (eg red) or F1 (eg green), F2 (eg yellow) and F3 (eg red). In this embodiment, the light effect by a flashing of the illumination means not shown in the illumination device 10 generated. The flashing may initially begin at a low frequency and then continue at a higher frequency. The frequency can be regulated steplessly or in steps. Before the first half of the door 1b and the second half of the door 1c is closed, so by means of the flashing rectangular light effect surface 60a , which can also change the color, a countdown or timeout is displayed, which signals to the passengers, how much time remains for boarding or alighting.

In 4 includes the light effect surface 60b according to a fourth embodiment, four rectangles 72a and an optional text 74 , The given area 50b is rectangular. The rectangles 72a and the text 74 be from at least one LED, not shown, with one color F2 , eg yellow, in the lighting device 10 generated and marked on the floor surface 1d an area that should be kept for sale. The rectangles 72a can be generated, for example, by an aperture, not shown, which is arranged in front of the LED and has four rectangular cutouts.

The 5 shows an acoustic device 20 in which the method according to the invention is carried out according to a fifth embodiment. The light effect surface 60c is generated eg by LED and includes several LED ring segments 73 within a given area 50c having a shape of a circle 75 surrounding the acoustic device 20 runs around. The LED ring segments 73 wise, similar to the stripes 70 in 1 , different colors. Some LED ring segments 73 have a color F1 , eg green, on. In an anti-clockwise direction follow an LED ring segment 73 with a color transition FÜ , an LED ring segment 73 with a color F2 , eg yellow, another LED ring segment 73 with a color transition FÜ and finally some LED ring elements with one color F3 , eg red. It can also be more or less than three colors F1 . F2 . F3 with or without color transitions FÜ to get voted. The colors F1 . F2 . F3 and FÜ the LED ring elements 73 are generated counterclockwise in chronological succession. Before a first door half, not shown here, and a second door half 1c, also not shown, are closed, that is, by means of the LED ring elements 73 a countdown or time sequence is displayed, which signals to the passengers how much time remains for boarding or alighting. The acoustic device is used to generate an audible warning signal, for example before or during a closing of doors of the rail vehicle, not shown here 1 ,

The 6 shows a display 30 in which the method according to the invention is carried out according to a fifth embodiment. the display 30 includes a given area 50d and a light effect surface 60d each comprising two basic geometric shapes, namely a triangle 71c and a rectangle 72b , The triangle 71c and the rectangle 72b together form a directional arrow. The directional arrow can show different lighting effects, such as flashing or a color change or even a constant light. The directional arrow can also be executed without a display. It is then possible to generate the directional arrow by means of a lighting device, similar to the 1 to 4 ,

The directional arrow may be used to visually indicate which door and / or doorway is intended for boarding and / or boarding passengers. Alternatively, the directional arrow the passengers point in a certain direction, in particular in at least one direction for boarding and / or alighting and / or to a catering area.

In a further variant, the directional arrow can indicate in which direction free seats can be found, in which case in particular a number of free spaces are visually displayed.

The 7 shows a first lens 40a in which the method according to the invention is carried out according to a seventh embodiment. In addition, the shows 7 a second lens 40b on which the method according to an eighth embodiment is performed. The seventh embodiment and eighth embodiment are alternatives and will normally be symmetrical at different entry and exit areas 1a or used on different cars or trains. In 7 For example, the light effect surface 60e comprises stripes 70c , The light effect surfaces 60f includes stripes 70b , On the first lens 40a are the stripes 70c horizontally within the given area 50e arranged. At the second lens 40b are the stripes 70b vertically within the given area 50f arranged. The first lens 40a and the second lens 40b each comprise an intelligent glass, in which by applying at least one electrical voltage, a brightness of gray tones or gray levels of the stripes 70b . 70c can be changed. This can strip 70b . 70c with different brightnesses, eg with a first gray level G1 and a second gray level G2 , be generated. In the first viewing window 40a or the second viewing window 40b can some stripes 70b . 70c black, which is considered a form of gray level with a brightness of 0%. At the first lens 40a or the second lens 40b can also have light gray stripes 70b . 70c which can be lightened to complete transparency, with the transparency being considered a particular form of gray level with a brightness of 100%.

Before the first half of the door 1b is closed, the number of black or dark stripes 70c . G2 in the first lens 40a increases and the number of transparent or light stripes 70c . G1 reduced or vice versa. Before the second half of the door 1c another entry and exit area 1a is closed, the number of black or dark stripes 70b . G2 in the second lens 40b increases and the number of transparent or light stripes 70b . G1 reduced or vice versa. Before the first half of the door 1b and an associated door half or the second door half, not shown 1c and an associated door half, not shown, is thus closed by means of the strips 70b . 70c a countdown or time sequence is displayed, which signals to the passengers how much time remains for boarding or alighting. The first lens 40a and the second lens 40b can also be used in windows of car bodies.

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

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Cited patent literature

• DE 102014214585 A1 [0003]
• DE 202011103660 U1 [0004]
• WO 2012/136567 A1 [0005]

Claims (15)

A method for visualizing information for passengers of a vehicle (1), wherein at least one visualization function is executed, which generates at least one visualization signal, within at least one predetermined area (50a, 50b, 50c, 50d, 50e, 50f) at least one type of information optically converts by means of at least one light effect, wherein the visualization function is additionally performed on at least one originally intended for a different function device of the vehicle (1), and wherein during operation of the vehicle lighting effects with technically diverse means (10, 30, 40a, 40b, 73) can be represented, characterized in that in each technical means (10, 30, 40a, 40b, 73) the respectively associated visualization signal within the predetermined area (50a, 50b, 50c, 50d, 50e, 50f) at least one light effect surface (60a , 60b, 60c, 60d, 60e, 60f) with at least one geometric basic shape and at least generates a variable light effect and the duration of each light effect on the type of optically converted information depends. Method according to Claim 1 , characterized in that at different positions of the vehicle different light effect surfaces (60a, 60b, 60c, 60d, 60e, 60f) can be generated for different types of information, in particular the different light effect surfaces (60a, 60b, 60c, 60d, 60e, 60f ) with the different types of information can be generated simultaneously, overlapping in time or one after the other. Method according to Claim 1 or 2 , characterized in that the geometric basic shape of the light effect surface (60a, 60b, 60c, 60d, 60e, 60f) is variable. Method according to one of Claims 1 to 3 , characterized in that the light effect surface (60a, 60b, 60c, 60d, 60e, 60f) is text free and / or numeric free. Method according to one of Claims 1 to 4 , characterized in that the light effect surface (60a, 60b, 60c, 60d, 60e, 60f) comprises an adjustable brightness and / or adjustable gray tones. Method according to one of Claims 1 to 5 , characterized in that the light effect surface (60a, 60b, 60c, 60d, 60e, 60f) on at least one bottom surface (1d), in particular at least one tread is generated. Method according to one of Claims 1 to 6 , characterized in that at least one illumination function is performed on the device in at least a first period of time and that the visualization function is performed on the device in at least a second period of time. Method according to Claim 7 , characterized in that the lighting function is controlled by a first controller and the visualization function is controlled by a second controller or that the lighting function and the visualization function are controlled by a common control. Method according to one of Claims 1 to 8th , characterized in that the visualization function is performed on at least one acoustic device (20). Method according to one of Claims 1 to 9 , characterized in that the visualization function on the device is carried out on a display (30) having a border shape corresponding to the predetermined area. Method according to one of Claims 1 to 10 , characterized in that the visualization function is performed on at least one viewing window (40a, 40b). Method according to one of Claims 1 to 11 , characterized in that the visualization function visualizes a time and / or a planned departure time and / or a timeout. Method according to one of Claims 1 to 12 Characterized in that the visualization function generates a visualization signal indicating visually that the door and / or door half (1b, 1c) is provided for boarding and / or alighting of passengers Method according to one of Claims 1 to 13 , characterized in that the visualization function generates a visualization signal which visually indicates to the passengers a certain direction, in particular at least one direction for boarding and / or alighting and / or to a catering area. Method according to one of Claims 1 to 14 , characterized in that the visualization function generates a visualization signal which visually indicates in which direction vacancies are to be found, in particular a number of vacant seats being optically displayed, and / or which at least one area is to be kept clear, eg for at least one bicycle or at least a wheelchair.

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