JP2000283771A - Image display system - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an image display system capable of more pleasantly directing a time of drive by changing the displayed image of own vehicle position mark, etc., according to the driving characteristics of a driver obtained, based on the storage of driving information such as past vehicle speeds. SOLUTION: A system comprises a memory having stored characters corresponding to driving characteristics of drivers, means for detecting driving information such as vehicle speeds, and display control means which obtains driving characteristics of a driver from past driving information, reads a character corresponding to the driving characteristics from the memory and controls to display a character with an image agreeing with the driving characteristics as an own vehicle position mark on a map shown by a display.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

[0001] 1. Field of the Invention [0002] The present invention relates to an image display system, and more particularly, to an image display system capable of displaying an image corresponding to a driving characteristic of a driver.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, navigation devices for performing route guidance to a desired destination and the like have been developed and put into practical use. FIG. 28 is a block diagram schematically showing a main part of a conventional navigation device.

In FIG. 1, reference numeral 1 denotes a current position detecting means for detecting the current position of the own vehicle, which comprises a GPS receiving means, a gyro sensor and the like, and is connected to the data processing means 3. The map data storage means 2 is constituted by a CD-ROM device or the like, and from the map data storage means 2, map information of a corresponding area is read out based on an instruction from the data processing means 3 such as current position information of the own vehicle. It is supposed to be. The display unit 4 including a liquid crystal display or the like displays a map read from the map data storage unit 2 and a mark indicating the current position of the vehicle (for example, a mark). Etc. are displayed.

In a conventional navigation device, a map is displayed on a display, and a destination input by a driver on the map, a route to the destination, an own vehicle position mark corresponding to the current position of the vehicle, and The running locus of the vehicle up to and so on are displayed in a superimposed manner.

[0005] The driver can obtain route information by successively referring to the display, and can reach the destination by following the route information. Thus, the navigation device is very excellent in that the vehicle can be reliably guided to the destination.

Recently, not only guidance to a destination, but also icons of holidays and seasons are displayed in conjunction with a calendar, and the scenery of an intersection guide map is automatically displayed according to driving time zones (day and night). Navigation devices with added value have been put to practical use, such as changing the drive, making the drive more enjoyable, and ticking the user's playfulness.

[0007]

Problems to be Solved by the Invention
Japanese Patent Publication No. 8 (Publication 1) discloses a technique for changing the display of a host vehicle position mark displayed on a map according to the current vehicle speed. As a result, the driver can easily know the approximate vehicle speed without displaying the vehicle speed by numbers. In addition, since the vehicle position mark changes to a mark such as a turtle, rabbit, cheetah, or Buddha according to the vehicle speed, this is an element that makes the driving time enjoyable.

[0008] As described in the above-mentioned publication 1, there is an apparatus that changes an image such as a position mark of the own vehicle according to the current driving information (vehicle speed). There is no device that obtains the driver's driving characteristics and changes the image such as the own vehicle position mark according to the driving characteristics.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in consideration of the above problems, and has been made by changing an image such as a vehicle position mark according to a driving characteristic of a driver obtained based on driving information such as a past vehicle speed. It is an object of the present invention to provide an image display system capable of producing a more enjoyable drive time.

[0010]

Means for Solving the Problems and Their Effects To achieve the above object, an image display system (1) according to the present invention.
A driving information detecting means for detecting driving information of the vehicle and a driver based on the driving information detected by the driving information detecting means; A first driving characteristic calculating means for calculating the driving characteristic of the first driving characteristic, a first image storing means in which images of a plurality of characters, symbols, and the like corresponding to the driving characteristic are stored, and a first driving characteristic calculating means. First display image control means for reading an image corresponding to the determined driving characteristic from the first image storage means and controlling the display unit to display the read image; It is characterized by.

The driving information includes, for example, past vehicle speed and acceleration. According to the image display system (1), the driving information such as past vehicle speed and acceleration detected by the driving information detecting means is included. Based on the driver's driving characteristics, for example, a driver who prefers high-speed traveling or a driver who prefers leisurely traveling, an image corresponding to the driving characteristics can be displayed.

Therefore, for example, a character or the like can be grown in accordance with the driving characteristics of the driver (FIG. 6).
reference).

The driving information includes not only the vehicle speed and acceleration but also other inter-vehicle distance, temporary stop, one-way traffic, turn signal timing, traveling distance, traveling time zone, vehicle usage frequency, and the like. It is also possible to obtain the driving characteristics of the driver, and furthermore, by adopting it in the navigation device, it is also possible to adopt as the driving information whether or not the driver has followed the route set by the navigation device. The driving characteristics of the driver can be obtained based on the driving information, and an image corresponding to the driving characteristics can be displayed.

[0014] This makes it possible to produce a more enjoyable driving experience, and warns a driver with poor driving manners, and recognizes that a driver with a short driving distance is closer to a beginner in driving. It can also be done.

Further, the image display system (2) according to the present invention, in the image display system (1), comprises a current position detecting means for detecting a current position of the vehicle, and Operating reference data storage means in which operating reference data serving as a reference for obtaining operating characteristics is stored, wherein the first operating characteristic calculating means detects the current position based on a current position detected by the current position detecting means. The driving characteristic is obtained based on driving information detected by driving information detecting means and driving reference data stored in the driving reference data storage means.

The driving reference data includes a speed limit and the like. According to the image display system (2), the driving information is detected by the driving information detecting means based on the current position detected by the current position detecting means. Since the driving characteristics are obtained based on the driving information such as the vehicle speed and the driving reference data such as the speed limit stored in the driving reference data storage means, the driving characteristics can be obtained more accurately.

For example, it is possible to perform a certain kind of driving evaluation such as whether or not there is a tendency to exceed the speed limit, to display an image corresponding to this evaluation, and to use this evaluation. In addition, a display that calls attention to a vehicle that performs a significant speed violation may be displayed.

In the image display system (3) according to the present invention, in the image display system (2), the driving information detected by the driving information detecting means includes a vehicle speed,
It is characterized in that it includes at least one of the following information: inter-vehicle distance, acceleration, temporary stop, one-way traffic, and turn signal timing.

According to the image display system (3), it is possible to display an image indicating a warning such as a speed violation, a display for keeping the following distance, and forgetting to put out a turn signal.

Further, in the image display system (4) according to the present invention, in the image display system (1), the driving information detected by the driving information detecting means is a time zone during which the vehicle mainly runs. The time zone is detected based on whether or not a head lamp of the vehicle is turned on.

According to the image display system (4), it is possible to obtain the driving information during the driving time zone by using the presence or absence of turning on the headlamp, not from the clock. It can be displayed whether the person is a night person.

An image display system (5) according to the present invention is an image display system for displaying an image including a character, a symbol and the like on a display unit, wherein environmental data corresponding to a traveling place of the vehicle is stored. Storage means, a current position detecting means for detecting a current position of the vehicle, a current position detected by the current position detecting means,
A driving environment calculation unit for obtaining an environment in which the vehicle travels based on the environment data stored in the environment data storage unit; and a driving characteristic of the driver is obtained from the driving environment obtained by the driving environment calculation unit. Second driving characteristic calculating means, second image storing means in which images of a plurality of characters and symbols are stored according to the driving characteristics, and driving characteristics obtained by the second driving characteristic calculating means And a second display image control unit that controls the display unit to display the read image on the display unit and display the read image on the display unit.

According to the image display system (5), the current position detected by the current position detection means and the environment data stored in the environment data storage means, for example, a traveling road is a general road / highway or a mountain road. It is possible to determine the driving characteristics of the driver from environmental data such as whether the vehicle is along the coast and display an image corresponding to the driving characteristics.

For example, in the case of a driver who travels frequently in the mountains, a "climber-like character" is displayed as the image, and in the case of a driver who travels frequently along the coast, , "Surfer-like character"
Can be displayed as the image.

In addition, the environmental data includes not only that the traveling road is a general road / highway or a mountain / shore, but also an area where the driver usually travels (frequently, as a traveling area such as a prefecture). Display image according to the driving area), for example, if you drive a lot in Tokyo,
If a "clean character" is displayed, and if there are many runs in Hokkaido, a "road-born child-like character" may be displayed.

The image display system (6) according to the present invention is characterized in that, in the image display system (5), a plurality of characters, symbols, etc., determined based on a daily driving environment and an extraordinary driving environment. A third image storage unit in which the image of the current position is detected, a current position detected by the current position detection unit, and a current traveling environment obtained based on the environment data stored in the environment data storage unit; An image corresponding to the driving characteristic obtained by the second driving characteristic calculation means is read from the third image storage means, and a control is performed so that the read image is displayed on the display unit. And a display image control unit. The driving environment includes, for example, a driving area, and the image display system (6)
According to the above, for example, when the driver is driving the vehicle in a different area than usual, the image corresponding to the situation is displayed in the third area.
From the image storage means, and can be displayed on the display unit. For example, when a driver who frequently drives in the Tohoku region has moved to Tokyo, a "Mori-san-like character" can be displayed.

[0027] Also, the image display system (7) according to the present invention is an image display system for displaying an image including a character, a symbol, and the like on a display unit, wherein traveling locus data acquiring means for acquiring traveling locus data of a vehicle; Travel locus data storage means for storing the travel locus data; travel locus data storage control means for storing the travel locus data acquired by the travel locus data acquisition means in the travel locus data storage means; and a current position of the vehicle. Based on the current position detected by the current position detecting means, and the traveling locus data stored in the traveling locus data storage means, based on the current position or the vicinity of the vehicle at the current position. A driving experience calculating means for obtaining a degree of the driving experience; and a plurality of characters and / or symbols corresponding to the driving experience. A fourth image storage unit in which an image such as an image is stored, and an image corresponding to the degree of travel experience obtained by the travel experience calculation unit is read out from the fourth image storage unit and read out to the display unit. And a fourth display image control means for controlling the image to be displayed.

According to the image display system (7), an image is read from the fourth image storage means in accordance with information such as whether or not the vehicle is traveling on or near a road that has been passed in the past. Since the information can be displayed on the display unit, the driver can be made aware of the familiarity / unfamiliarity of the road on which the vehicle is traveling.

An image display system (8) according to the present invention is an image display system for displaying an image including a character, a symbol, and the like on a display unit. In this case, a genre detecting means for detecting the genre of the destination, a genre calculating means for finding a frequently visited genre based on the genre detected by the genre detecting means, and a plurality of characters or the like corresponding to the genre A fifth image storage unit in which an image such as a symbol is stored, and an image corresponding to a genre obtained by the genre calculation unit is read out from the fifth image storage unit, and the image read out to the display unit is read out. And a fifth display image control means for controlling so as to be displayed.

According to the image display system (8), an image corresponding to a frequently visited place can be displayed. For example, when frequently visiting a department store, the image is changed to a "shopping loving character". be able to.

An image display system (9) according to the present invention is an image display system for displaying an image including a character, a symbol, and the like on a display unit, wherein operation information detecting means for detecting user operation information on an audio function. An operation characteristic calculating unit that obtains an operation characteristic of the user based on the operation information detected by the operation information detection unit; and a second storage unit that stores images of a plurality of characters and symbols according to the operation characteristic. And an image storage unit configured to read an image corresponding to the operation characteristic obtained by the operation characteristic calculation unit from the sixth image storage unit, and to display the read image on the display unit. Sixth
And display image control means.

The operation information includes, for example, volume and sound quality. According to the image display system (9),
Based on the past sound volume and sound quality detected by the operation information detecting means, the operation characteristics of the user, such as a person who often listens to a radio or the like at a large volume, or a frequency of listening to a CD or MD rather than a radio If the user is often asked to listen to a radio or the like at a high volume, an "character with a large mouth" can be displayed.

The operation information includes not only volume and sound quality but also various other modes (radio, tape, CD, M
D) and the frequency of performing fast-forward or fast-reverse operation while listening to a tape or the like. From these operation information, the operation characteristics of the user can be obtained. A corresponding image can be displayed. This makes it possible to produce a more enjoyable drive.

The image display system according to the present invention (1)
0) in any one of the image display systems (1) to (9), based on a vehicle speed detecting means for detecting a vehicle speed of the vehicle, and a vehicle speed detected by the vehicle speed detecting means.
A first display change control unit for controlling so as to prohibit a change in an image being displayed.

According to the image display system (10),
Since the change in the image can be controlled so as to be prohibited based on the vehicle speed, the display change can be prevented except when the vehicle is running at a low speed or stopped.
As a result, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of an accident caused by the driver's attention to the change in the display.

The image display system (1) according to the present invention
1) In one of the image display systems (1) to (9), a parking brake state detecting means for detecting a parking brake state and a parking brake state detected by the parking brake state detecting means. And a second display change control unit for controlling so as to prohibit a change in the image being displayed.

According to the image display system (11),
The image (for example, vehicle position mark of navigation)
Can be controlled to be prohibited based on the state of the parking brake, so that the display does not change except when the vehicle is stopped. As a result, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of an accident due to the driver's attention to the change in the display.

The image display system (1) according to the present invention
2) In any one of the image display systems (1) to (9), the power supply state detection means for detecting an on / off state of the power of the display screen in the display unit, and the power supply state detection means detects the power supply state. And a third display change control unit that controls so as to prohibit a change in the image being displayed according to the on / off state of the power of the display screen.

According to the image display system (12),
Since it is possible to control the change of the display image (for example, the own vehicle position mark of the navigation) to be prohibited in accordance with the on / off state of the power supply of the display screen of the display unit, the display image is unconditionally turned off. The display can be changed. When the display screen is in the off state, even if there is a change in the display image, it does not appear on the screen, so that it is possible to prevent the driver's attention from being lost due to the change in the display.

The image display system according to the present invention (1)
3) In one of the image display systems (1) to (9), the accessory switch state detecting means for detecting the on / off state of the accessory switch, and the accessory switch detected by the accessory switch state detecting means. And a fourth display change control unit that controls so as to prohibit a change in the image being displayed according to the on / off state.

According to the image display system (13),
The image (for example, vehicle position mark of navigation)
Can be controlled so as to be prohibited according to the on / off state of the accessory switch, so that the display change does not occur except when the vehicle is stopped. As a result, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of an accident due to the driver's attention to the change in the display.

The image display system (1) according to the present invention
4) The image display systems (1), (2),
(4) In any one of (8) and (9), the current position detecting means for detecting a current position of the vehicle, and the vehicle based on a current position detected by the current position detecting means. Vehicle speed calculating means for calculating the vehicle speed of the vehicle, and fifth display change control means for controlling so as to prohibit a change in the image being displayed based on the vehicle speed calculated by the vehicle speed calculating means. Features.

The image display system (1) according to the present invention
5) The above image display systems (3) and (5) to
(7) In any one of (7), a vehicle speed calculating means for calculating a vehicle speed of the vehicle based on the current position detected by the current position detecting means, and a vehicle speed calculated by the vehicle speed calculating means. A sixth display change control means for controlling so as to prohibit a change in the image being displayed is provided.

The image display system (14) or (1)
According to 5), it is possible to perform control so as to prohibit a change in the image (for example, the own vehicle position mark of the navigation) based on the vehicle speed obtained based on the current position detected by the current position detecting means. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the display from changing except when the vehicle is traveling at a low speed or when the vehicle is stopped. As a result, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of an accident due to the driver's attention to the change in the display.

The image display system (1) according to the present invention
6) In any one of the image display systems (1) to (9), the image display system further includes an instruction input unit for instructing a user to change a timing of the image. Wherein the display image control means changes the image being displayed when receiving a signal from the instruction input means.

According to the image display system (16),
Since the image can be changed only when instructed by the user, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of an accident due to the driver's attention to the change in the display.

The image display system (1) according to the present invention
7) A plurality of auxiliary images corresponding to the plurality of images stored in any one of the first to sixth image storage units in any of the image display systems (1) to (16). Auxiliary image storage means in which
An auxiliary image display unit that reads an auxiliary image corresponding to the image displayed by the display image control unit from the auxiliary image storage unit, and controls the display unit to display the read auxiliary image. And control means.

The auxiliary image includes a police car mark and the like. According to the image display system (17), by displaying the auxiliary image, the driver's driving characteristics (driving technique, regional specialty, etc.) are displayed. Can be more clearly recognized by the driver. For example, when the vehicle position mark of the navigation is changed to a racing car mark (displayed for a driver who has a large speed violation), by displaying a police car mark as the auxiliary image, It is possible to make the driver more clearly recognize that a large speed violation is often performed.

The image display system (1) according to the present invention
8) In any one of the image display systems (1) to (17), a plurality of comments corresponding to a plurality of images stored in any one of the first to sixth image storage units are generated. Stored comment storage means, first to sixth
Read out a comment corresponding to the image displayed by any one of the display image control means from the comment storage means, and control the display so as to display the read out comment on the display unit. It is characterized by having.

Examples of the comment include “there is a tendency to be over speed”. According to the image display system (18), by displaying a comment corresponding to the driving characteristics of the driver, for example, It is possible to make the driver recognize the evaluation of the driving technique more clearly.

The image display system according to the present invention (1)
9) In any one of the image display systems (1) to (18), a traveling state detection unit for detecting a traveling state of the vehicle, and an additional image storage unit in which an additional image to be added to the image is stored. Additional image display control means for reading an additional image corresponding to the traveling state detected by the traveling state detection means from the additional image storage means, and controlling the read additional image to be additionally displayed on the image; And is characterized by having.

The traveling state includes, for example, whether or not the vehicle is traveling on a slope. According to the image display system (19), an additional image corresponding to the traveling state of the vehicle is displayed. This makes the drive even more enjoyable. For example, if the character is running on a slope, an additional image is displayed as if the character is sweating, and the amount of sweat is changed according to the steepness of the slope, thereby increasing the pleasure. it can.

The image display system (2) according to the present invention
0) is employed in the navigation device in any of the image display systems (1) to (19),
A region-specific image storage unit in which a plurality of region-specific images are stored in accordance with each of the plurality of images stored in any of the sixth image storage unit; and any one of the first to sixth units The image displayed by the display image control means and the image according to the area corresponding to the current position of the vehicle are read from the image storage means according to the area, and the read image according to the area is displayed on the display unit. And a region-specific image display control means for performing such control.

According to the image display system (20),
In addition to displaying images according to the driving characteristics of the driver,
Since the image for each area according to the driving characteristics and the driving area of the driver can be read out from the image storage means for each area and displayed, an image display system more suitable for the driver's preference can be realized. .

For example, for a driver who frequently travels in the mountains, a “climber-like character” is always displayed as the image, and for a driver who travels frequently along the coast, “surfer The wind character is always displayed as the image, and when traveling in the mountains with the mountaineer-style character, a raccoon mark is displayed as the image for each area, and the surfer-style character along the coast When traveling, a sea pig mark is displayed as the image for each area.

The image display system according to the present invention (2)
1) is adopted in the navigation device in any of the image display systems (1) to (20), and
The display image control means may display the image at a location corresponding to a current position of the vehicle on a map displayed on the display unit.

According to the image display system (21),
By adopting the image as the vehicle position mark for navigation, it is possible to provide a navigation device with added value that makes the driving time more enjoyable and that ticks the user's playfulness.

The image display system (2) according to the present invention
2) The image display system (21) is characterized in that the display location of the image is changed based on the enlargement or reduction of the navigation map.

According to the image display system (22),
By moving the image displayed as the vehicle position mark to another position based on the enlargement or reduction of the map, it is possible to prevent the displayed map from becoming difficult to see.

The image display system (2) according to the present invention
3) is a destination setting frequency storage means which is adopted in the navigation device and stores the destination of the vehicle and the number of times the destination is set in pairs, and when the destination of the vehicle is set, A set number storage control means for storing the destination and the number of times the destination is set in the destination set number storage means as a pair, and a plurality of characters, symbols, etc., corresponding to the set number of times; A seventh image storage unit in which an image is stored, and an image corresponding to the set number of the destinations when the destination stored in the destination set number storage unit is displayed on a navigation map. Is the seventh
And a seventh display image control means for controlling to display the read image at or near the destination on the navigation map.

According to the image display system (23),
By changing the display of frequently visited places, an original map display based on the driver's preference can be obtained, and the driving time can be made more enjoyable.

The image display system (2) according to the present invention
4) An image display system for displaying an image including a character, a symbol, and the like on a display unit, a danger determining means for detecting driving information of a driver and determining a dangerous driving degree of the driver based on the driving information. And a first erasure / recovery control unit for controlling the image to be erased / restored based on the determination result from the risk determination unit.

According to the image display system (24),
When the vehicle is in a dangerous driving state, the display for producing fun is deleted. For example, when the image is used as the vehicle position mark, a normal simple mark (for example,
Returning to ▲) and giving the driver a kind of penalty, it is possible to perform safe driving.

The image display system (2) according to the present invention
5) In an image display system for displaying an image including a character, a symbol, or the like on a display unit, an eighth display for controlling the image to be displayed or changing the content of the image based on a predetermined condition. Image control means, detecting driving information of the driver, a risk determining means for determining a risky driving degree of the driver based on the driving information, and a risk determining means based on a determination result from the risk determining means. And a first adjusting means for adjusting the control sensitivity of the display image control means.

According to the image display system (25),
When the driving state becomes dangerous, by lowering the changing sensitivity of the image for producing the fun, a kind of penalty can be given to the driver to perform the safe driving.

The image display system (2) according to the present invention
6) In the image display system (24) or (25), the driving information employed for the determination by the risk determination unit is an acceleration and / or a steering change amount. When the time integrated value of the acceleration and the steering change amount is equal to or more than a predetermined value, it is determined that the vehicle is in a dangerous traveling state.

According to the image display system (26),
Since the dangerous driving degree can be determined based on the acceleration and / or the amount of change in the steering, a penalty can be given to a driver who has many sudden accelerations and sudden steering.

The image display system according to the present invention (2)
7) In the image display system (26), the risk degree determination unit recovers from a dangerous driving state to a normal state when the time integration value is equal to or less than a predetermined value for a predetermined period or more. Is determined.

According to the image display system (27),
In the case of a dangerous driving state, the driver is further restored by returning from the dangerous driving state to the normal state only after satisfying predetermined conditions so that the image is not restored immediately. Safety driving can be performed.

The image display system according to the present invention (2)
8) In an image display system for displaying an image including a character, a symbol, and the like on a display unit, a current position detection unit that detects a current position of the vehicle, a parking prohibition storage unit that stores parking prohibition area data, Based on the current position of the vehicle and the parking prohibited area data, parking violation determining means for determining whether or not the vehicle has stopped in the parking prohibited area for a predetermined time or more, and based on a determination result from the parking violation determining means. And a second erase / restore control means for controlling the image to be erased / restored.

According to the image display system (28),
When the vehicle is in a parking violation state, the display for producing fun is deleted. For example, when the image is used as the vehicle position mark, a normal simple mark (for example,
By returning to ▲) and giving a kind of penalty to the driver, it is possible to perform driving with good manners.

The image display system (2) according to the present invention
9) In an image display system that displays an image including a character, a symbol, and the like on a display unit, an eighth control is performed to display the display image or change the content of the display image based on a predetermined condition. Display image control means, current position detection means for detecting the current position of the vehicle, parking prohibition storage means in which parking prohibited area data is stored, based on the current position of the vehicle and the parking prohibited area data, The control sensitivity of the eighth display image control means is adjusted based on the parking violation determination means for determining whether the vehicle has been stopped in the parking prohibited area for a predetermined time or more and the parking violation determination means. And a second adjusting means for performing the adjustment.

According to the image display system (29),
When the vehicle is in a parking violation state, it is possible to give a kind of penalty to the driver by performing the driving with good manners by reducing the changing sensitivity of the image for producing the fun.

The image display system according to the present invention (3)
0) In the image display system (28) or (29), when the parking violation determination unit determines that the vehicle has not been stopped in the parking prohibited area for a predetermined time or more for a predetermined period or longer, the parking violation is not performed. It is characterized in that it is determined that the state has recovered from the normal state.

According to the image display system (30),
In the event of a parking violation, the display image will not be restored immediately, and only when certain conditions are met,
By recovering from the parking violation state to the normal state, it is possible to cause the driver to perform driving with better manners.

The image display system according to the present invention (3)
1) The image display system according to any one of the image display systems (24) to (30), wherein the image is a vehicle position mark on a map displayed on the display unit. I have.

According to the image display system (31),
By adopting the image as the vehicle position mark for navigation, it is possible to provide a navigation device with added value that makes the driving time more enjoyable and that ticks the user's playfulness.

[0078]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS An embodiment of an image display system according to the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings using a navigation device as an example.

FIG. 1 is a block diagram schematically showing a main part of the image display system according to the embodiment (1). Here, the same components as those of the navigation device shown in FIG. 28 are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof will be omitted.

In the figure, reference numeral 5 denotes an image storage means. The image storage means 5 has driving characteristics such as a driver who prefers high-speed driving and a driver who prefers leisurely driving. Characters displayed according to are stored, for example, a cheetah mark displayed for drivers who prefer high-speed driving, a turtle mark displayed for drivers who prefer leisurely driving, and other drivers A vehicle position mark such as a rabbit mark displayed for the driver so that the driving characteristic of the driver matches the image is stored, and is connected to the data processing means 6.

A vehicle speed detecting means 7 for detecting vehicle speed data is connected to the data processing means 6. Regarding detection of vehicle speed data, vehicle speed data can be detected by using vehicle speed pulses and data from GPS.

Next, the operation of the data processing means 6 in the image display system according to the embodiment (1) will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. First, the driving characteristics of the driver are obtained from the past vehicle speed data detected by the vehicle speed detecting means 7 (S1). For example, if the traveling time at 70 km / h or more accounts for 40% or more of the total traveling time, the driver prefers high-speed traveling, and the traveling time at less than 60 km / h is If the vehicle occupies 40% or more, the driver prefers low-speed traveling.

Next, based on the driving characteristics obtained in S1, it is determined whether or not the driver is a driver who prefers high-speed running (S2). If it is determined that the driver prefers a high-speed running, the display character, that reads Cheetah mark (S3), the cheetahs marked as the vehicle position mark M ₁ on the display unit 4 in accordance from the image storage unit 5 to the driving characteristics Control is performed (S4).

On the other hand, if it is determined that the driver does not prefer high-speed traveling, it is determined whether or not the driver prefers low-speed traveling (S5). If it is determined that the driver prefers the slow running, the character corresponding from the image storage unit 5 to the driving characteristics, i.e., reads the turtle mark (S6), turtle mark (Fig on the display unit 4 as a vehicle position mark M ₁ 3) is displayed (S7). If it is determined that the driver is not a driver who prefers either high-speed driving or low-speed driving, that is, that the driver is an average driver, a character corresponding to the driving characteristics, that is, a rabbit mark is read from the image storage means 5 (S
8), controls to display the rabbit mark on the display unit 4 as a vehicle position mark M ₁ (S9). Figure 3 is a diagram showing the current position display example of a vehicle, here it is turtle mark is displayed as the vehicle position mark M _1.

According to the image display system according to the above-mentioned embodiment (1), based on the past vehicle speed data detected by the vehicle speed detecting means 7, the driver's driving characteristics, in this case, the driver prefers high-speed driving. can leisurely prefer traveling requires that such a driver, and displays on the map the character according to the operating characteristics as the vehicle position mark M _1.

Although the driving characteristics of the driver are obtained using the vehicle speed data, not only the vehicle speed but also acceleration, inter-vehicle distance, temporary stop, one-way traffic, turn signal timing, traveling distance, traveling time zone The driving characteristics of the driver can also be obtained from driving information such as the frequency of use of the vehicle, and further, the driving characteristics can be obtained from driving information such as whether or not the driver has followed the route set by the navigation device. The driver's driving characteristics can be determined.

Thus, it is possible to produce a more enjoyable driving time, to warn a driver with poor driving manners, and to recognize that a driver with a short driving distance is closer to a beginner in driving. It can also be done.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram schematically showing a main part of the image display system according to the embodiment (2). Here, the same components as those of the navigation device shown in FIG. 28 are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof will be omitted.

In the figure, reference numeral 8 denotes an image storage means. Characters displayed according to the total mileage of the vehicle are stored in the image storage means 8. For example, when the total mileage is less than 10,000 km. Total mileage and image, such as a child-like vehicle mark displayed when the vehicle is 10,000 km or more and less than 100,000 km, an ordinary vehicle mark displayed when the vehicle is 100,000 km or more, etc. Is stored, and the data processing means 9
Is connected to

Further, a traveling distance acquiring means 10 for acquiring total traveling distance information of the vehicle is connected to the data processing means 9. Regarding the method of acquiring the total traveling distance, the total traveling distance can be acquired by using the traveling locus data and storing the total traveling distance in a memory.

Next, the operation of the data processing means 9 in the image display system according to the embodiment (2) will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. First, the total travel distance S is captured by the travel distance acquisition means 10 (S1).
1) It is determined whether the traveling distance S is less than 10,000 km (S12). If it is less than 10,000 km, the character corresponding to the traveling distance S less than 10,000 km, that is, the child wind vehicle C ₁ (see FIG. 6) is read from the image storage means 8 (S13),
Controls to display the child air vehicle C ₁ on the display unit 4 as a vehicle position mark M ₂ (S14).

On the other hand, if it is not less than 10,000 km, the traveling distance S
Is less than 100,000 km (S15). 1
If it is less than 100,000 km, the character corresponding to the travel distance S of 10,000 km or more and less than 100,000 km, that is, the ordinary vehicle C ₂ (see FIG. 6) is read from the image storage means 8 (S16),
Controls to display the ordinary vehicle C ₂ on the display unit 4 as a vehicle position mark M ₂ (S17). If it is 100,000 km or more, the character corresponding to the traveling distance S of 100,000 km or more, that is, the elderly wind vehicle C ₃ (see FIG. 6) is read from the image storage means 8 (S 18), and the vehicle position is displayed on the display unit 4. controls to display the old-style vehicle C ₃ as the mark M ₂ (S19).

[0093] 6 (a) is a diagram showing a current position display example of a vehicle, wherein are displayed mediocre vehicle C ₂ as the vehicle position mark M _2, FIG. 6 (b) Children wind Vehicle C
₁ is a mediocre vehicle C _2, and showed a respective old-style vehicle C ₃ FIG.

According to the image display system according to the embodiment (2), it is determined from the total traveling distance acquired by the traveling distance acquiring means 10 that the driver is a veteran driver or an inexperienced driver. The character corresponding to the own vehicle position mark M ₂
Can be displayed on a map.

FIG. 7 is a block diagram schematically showing a main part of an image display system according to the embodiment (3). Here, the same components as those of the navigation device shown in FIG. 28 are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof will be omitted.

In the figure, reference numeral 11 denotes an image storage means. The image storage means 11 has a certain driving evaluation such as a driving characteristic of the driver, for example, whether or not the driver tends to exceed the speed limit. Characters displayed according to are stored, for example, a racing car mark displayed for a driver who tends to exceed the speed limit, a driver who tends to run at a speed lower than the speed limit Characters such as a displayed bicycle mark and other passenger car marks displayed to the driver are stored such that the driving characteristics (driving evaluation) of the driver match the image and are connected to the data processing means 12. I have.

Driving reference data storage means 13 and data processing means 12 which are data corresponding to the traveling position of the vehicle and serve as a reference for performing driving evaluation, in this case, driving speed limit data. Is connected to
Vehicle speed detecting means 7 for detecting vehicle speed data is connected to the data processing means 12.

Next, the operation of the data processing means 12 in the image display system according to the embodiment (3) will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. First, the driving characteristics of the driver are obtained from the past vehicle speed data detected by the vehicle speed detecting means 7 and the speed limit data stored in the driving reference data storage means 13, that is, the driving evaluation for the driver is performed ( S21).

[0099] The operation evaluation process will be described. At the same time that the vehicle speed data detected by the vehicle speed detecting means 7 is captured, the current position data detected by the current position detecting means 1 is captured. The speed limit data corresponding to the fetched current position data is fetched from the operation reference data storage means 13. The vehicle speed data and the speed limit data are compared to determine whether or not the vehicle speed is higher than the speed limit, and how much the speed is higher than the speed limit. The above-mentioned processes (1) to (3) are performed as needed, and the driving evaluation of the driver is performed by integrating them.

Next, it is determined whether or not the driver is a driver who tends to exceed the speed limit based on the driving characteristics obtained in S21 (S22). If it is determined that the driver tends to exceed the speed limit, a character corresponding to the driving characteristic, that is, a racing car mark, is read from the image storage unit 11 (S23), and the racing car mark is displayed on the display unit 4 as the own vehicle position mark. Control is performed to display the mark (S24).

On the other hand, if it is determined that the driver does not tend to exceed the speed limit, it is determined whether the driver tends to run at a speed lower than the speed limit (S2).
5). If it is determined that the driver tends to run at a speed lower than the speed limit, a character corresponding to the driving characteristic, that is, a bicycle mark is read from the image storage unit 11 (S26), and the own vehicle position mark is displayed on the display unit 4. Is controlled to display a bicycle mark (S27). If it is determined that the driver does not tend to exceed the speed limit or run at a speed lower than the speed limit, that is, to be an average driver, the image storage means 11 reads a character corresponding to the driving characteristics, that is, a passenger car. The mark is read out (S28), and control is performed so that the display section 4 displays a passenger car mark as a vehicle position mark (S29).

According to the image display system according to the embodiment (3), the vehicle speed data detected by the vehicle speed detection means 7 at the current position detected by the current position detection means 1 and the driving reference data storage means 13 The driving evaluation of the driver can be performed from the speed limit data stored in the storage device, and a character corresponding to the driving evaluation can be displayed.

FIG. 9 is a block diagram schematically showing a main part of the image display system according to the embodiment (4). Here, the same components as those of the navigation device shown in FIG. 28 are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof will be omitted.

In the figure, reference numeral 14 denotes an image storage means. The image storage means 14 has a driving characteristic of a driver, in this case, a driver who travels frequently in the mountains or travels frequently along the coast. Characters corresponding to driving characteristics such as a driver, a driver having a high frequency of driving on a general road, or a driver having a high frequency of driving on a highway are stored, for example, Driving characteristics of the driver, such as "climber-like characters" displayed for drivers who frequently travel in the mountains and "surfer-like characters" displayed for drivers who travel frequently along the coast A character whose image matches the image is stored, and is connected to the data processing means 15.

The environment data storage means 16 and the data processing means 15 which store environment data corresponding to the traveling position of the vehicle, in this example, environment data indicating that the traveling road is along the mountain / coast are connected.

In addition, conventional environment data (road type data) such as general roads and expressways, which are often already stored in the map data storage means 2, are stored in the map data without using the environment data storage means 16. Data storage means 2
Can also be used.

Next, the operation of the data processing means 15 in the image display system according to the embodiment (4) will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. First, a driving characteristic based on the driving environment of the driver is obtained from the current position detected by the current position detecting means 1 and the environment data stored in the environment data storing means 16 (S31).

The method for obtaining the driving characteristics will now be described. The current position data detected by the current position detecting means 1 is fetched. Environmental data (whether in the mountains or along the coast) corresponding to the captured current position data is captured from the environmental data storage unit 16. By performing this process as needed and synthesizing, for example, the travel time in the mountains is 4% of the total travel time.
If it occupies more than a percentage, it is assumed that the driver prefers traveling in the mountains, and the traveling time along the coast is 4% of the total traveling time.
If it occupies more than a percentage, the driver prefers to drive along the coast.

Next, based on the driving characteristics obtained in S31, it is determined whether or not the driver is a driver who likes traveling in the mountains (S32). If it is determined that the driver prefers traveling in the mountains, a character corresponding to the driving characteristic, that is, a “climber-like character” is read from the image storage unit 14 (S33), and the display unit 4 displays the character as a vehicle position mark. Control is performed so as to display “climber-like character” (S34).

On the other hand, if it is determined that the driver does not prefer running on the mountain, it is determined whether the driver prefers traveling along the coast (S35). If the driver prefers to drive along the coast, the character corresponding to the driving characteristic from the image storage means 14, that is, the "surfer-like character"
Is read out (S36), and control is performed such that "surfer-style character" is displayed on the display unit 4 as a vehicle position mark (S37). If it is determined that the driver is not a driver who prefers traveling in the mountains or along the coast, that is, the driver is an average driver, the vehicle position mark (for example, ▲ mark) as in the related art is displayed on the display unit 4. (S38).

According to the image display system according to the embodiment (4), the current position detected by the current position detecting means 1 and the environmental data stored in the environmental data storing means 16, here, along the mountain / shore It is possible to obtain the driving characteristics of the driver from the environmental data, such as, and display a character corresponding to the driving characteristics. For example,
In the case of a driver who frequently travels in the mountains, the “climber-like character” is placed, and in the case of a driver who travels frequently along the coast, the “surfer-like character” is placed in the vehicle position. It can be displayed on the map as a mark.

The environmental data includes not only that the traveling road is along a general road / highway or in the mountains / coastal area, but also that the driver usually travels in an area (frequently traveling) such as a prefecture. Display image according to the driving area), for example, if you drive a lot in Tokyo,
If a "clean character" is displayed, and if there are many runs in Hokkaido, a "road-born child-like character" may be displayed.

FIG. 11 is a block diagram schematically showing a main part of the image display system according to the embodiment (5). Here, the same components as those of the navigation device shown in FIG. 28 are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof will be omitted.

In the figure, reference numeral 17 denotes an image storage means. The image storage means 17 stores driving characteristics of the driver, such as a driver who travels frequently in Tokyo or a driver who travels frequently in Hokkaido. Is stored in accordance with the driving characteristics obtained based on the driving area of each prefecture such as a driver. For example, a character that is displayed for a driver who frequently drives in Tokyo , A character whose driving characteristic matches the image, such as a "Road of child character" displayed to a driver who travels frequently in Hokkaido, is stored in the data processing means 1.
9 is connected.

Further, environmental data storage means 20 and data processing means 19 storing environment data corresponding to the travel position of the vehicle, here travel area data for each prefecture such as Tokyo or Hokkaido. And are connected.

The method of obtaining the driving characteristics of the driver here is the same as the operation of the data processing means 15 in the image display system according to the above-mentioned embodiment (4), and the description thereof will be omitted.

The image storage means 18 stores characters according to the area where the driver normally travels (driving characteristics) and the current traveling area. For example, a driver who travels frequently in Hokkaido is frequently used. , Which are displayed when moving to Tokyo, are stored, and are connected to the data processing means 19.

Next, the operation of the data processing means 19 in the image display system according to the embodiment (5) will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. First, it is determined whether or not a traveling area with a high traveling frequency (an area where the vehicle travels normally) is a local area such as Hokkaido or the Tohoku region (S).
41). If it is determined that the area is a local area, the current position data is fetched by the current position detecting means 1 (S42), and the current prefecture data is obtained from the fetched current position data and the environmental data stored in the environmental data storing means 20. Is calculated (S43).

Next, it is determined whether or not the currently traveling area is Tokyo (S44). If it is determined that the vehicle is currently traveling in Tokyo, the character "Go up" is read from the image storage means 18 (S45), and the character "Go up" is displayed on the display section 4 as a vehicle position mark. (S46).

According to the image display system of the embodiment (5), when the driver is driving the vehicle in a different area than usual, the character corresponding to the situation is displayed as the own vehicle position mark. can do. For example, when a driver who frequently drives in the Tohoku region comes to Tokyo, "Migo-san-like character" can be displayed as a vehicle position mark.

FIG. 13 is a block diagram schematically showing a main part of the image display system according to the embodiment (6). Here, the same components as those of the navigation device shown in FIG. 28 are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof will be omitted.

In the figure, reference numeral 21 denotes an image storage means. Characters displayed according to the driving experience of the driver are stored in the image storage means 21. For example, characters which have never been passed in the past are stored. A vehicle position mark such as a “character with a beginner mark” displayed when traveling on a road, such that the driving experience of the driver matches the image, is stored and connected to the data processing means 22. .

The data processing means 22 acquires travel locus data obtained from the conventional processing of the navigation device, and stores the acquired travel locus data in the travel locus data storage means 23. The driving experience of the driver at or near the current position is calculated from the current position data detected by the above and the running locus data stored in the running locus data storage means 23.

According to the image display system of the above embodiment (6), the vehicle position mark is changed depending on whether or not it is on a road that has been passed in the past or in the vicinity thereof, so that the driver can be provided to the driver. It is possible to make the user recognize the familiarity / unfamiliarity on the road while traveling.

FIG. 14 is a block diagram schematically showing a main part of the image display system according to the embodiment (7). Here, the same components as those of the navigation device shown in FIG. 28 are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof will be omitted.

In the figure, reference numeral 24 denotes an image storage means. Characters displayed according to genres (for example, amusement parks, airports, family restaurants, department stores, etc.) which the driver frequently visits are stored in the image storage means 24. Remembered,
For example, the driver's driving characteristics and image match, such as an airplane mark displayed for a driver who frequently visits an airport and a “shopping-like character” displayed for a driver who frequently visits a department store. Such a character is stored and connected to the data processing means 25.

The genre detecting means 26 detects a genre corresponding to the visited destination data input by the driver when performing a route search, and the data processing means 25.
Calculates the genre that the driver frequently visits from the detected genre, and the data processing means 25 reads out the character corresponding to the genre by the image storage means 24 and uses the map as the own vehicle position mark. It is displayed above.

According to the image display system of the above-mentioned embodiment (7), a character corresponding to a frequently visited place can be displayed as a vehicle position mark. Can be changed to a “shopping-like character”.

FIG. 15 is a block diagram schematically showing a main part of an image display system according to the embodiment (8). Here, the same components as those of the navigation device shown in FIG. 28 are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof will be omitted.

In the figure, reference numeral 27 denotes an image storage means. The image storage means 27 includes an operation characteristic of a user when using audio, for example, a person who likes listening to a radio or the like at a large volume. Characters displayed according to operation characteristics such as a driver who prefers to listen to a CD or MD rather than a radio are stored, and are displayed, for example, to a person who prefers to listen to a radio or the like at a large volume. Characters such as an elephant mark, a rat mark displayed for a person who prefers to listen to the radio or the like at a low volume, and the like that match the operation characteristics of the user and the image are stored and connected to the data processing means 28. I have. Further, an operation information detecting means 29 for detecting operation information of the user for the audio function is connected to the data processing means 28.

The operation of the data processing means 28 in the image display system according to the embodiment (8) is the same as the operation of the data processing means 6 in the image display system according to the embodiment (1) shown in FIG. Therefore, the description is omitted here.

According to the image display system of the embodiment (8), past operation information detected by the operation information detecting means 29, for example, volume, sound quality, use mode (radio, tape, CD, MD, etc.) ), The operating characteristics of the user,
For example, it is determined that a person who frequently listens to a radio or the like at a large volume or a person who listens to a CD or MD more frequently than a radio, and a character corresponding to the operation characteristics, such as a radio or the like at a large volume. When the user frequently hears, an elephant mark can be displayed on the map as a vehicle position mark on the display unit 4.

The user's operation characteristics can be obtained not only from the volume, sound quality, and use mode, but also from operation information such as the frequency of fast-forward and fast-return operations while listening to a tape or the like. A display image according to the characteristics can be displayed. This makes it possible to produce a more enjoyable drive.

FIG. 16 is a block diagram schematically showing a main part of an image display system according to the embodiment (9). This image display system has the embodiment (2) shown in FIG.
The vehicle speed detecting means 7 is connected to the data processing means 9 (here, the data processing means 9A) of the image display system according to the present invention, so that the data processing means 9A can take in the vehicle speed data.

The data processing means 9A in the image display system according to the embodiment (9) performs control to prohibit the change of the own vehicle position mark in accordance with the vehicle speed data fetched from the vehicle speed detecting means 7. ing.

According to the image display system of the embodiment (9), it is possible to control the change of the own-vehicle position mark in accordance with the vehicle speed. Can prevent a display change from occurring. As a result, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of an accident caused by the driver's attention to the change in the display.

The display change prohibition control uses not only the vehicle speed data from the vehicle speed detecting means 7 but also the state of the parking brake, the ON / OFF state of the display power of the display unit 4, and the operation of the accessory switch. The same effect as described above can also be exerted by using the on / off state, the current position information detected by the current position detecting means 7, and the like.

FIG. 17 is a block diagram schematically showing a main part of an image display system according to the embodiment (10).
In this image display system, the user instructs the data processing means 9 (here, data processing means 9B) of the image display system according to the embodiment (2) shown in FIG. 4 to change the own vehicle position mark. Input means 30 for the
Are connected.

When the data processing means 9B in the image display system according to the embodiment (10) receives the signal from the instruction input means 30, if it is necessary to change the own vehicle position mark, the data processing means 9B sets the own vehicle position mark to a predetermined position. Is controlled so as to be changed to a character.

According to the image display system of the embodiment (10), the vehicle position mark can be changed only when instructed by the user. Attention can be prevented.

In the image display system according to the embodiment (9) or (10), only the case where the image display system according to the embodiment (2) is used has been described. It goes without saying that this can be realized in any of the image display systems according to (1) to (8).

FIG. 18 is a block diagram schematically showing a main part of an image display system according to the embodiment (11).
This image display system includes a data processing unit 12 of the image display system according to the embodiment (3) shown in FIG.
The auxiliary image storage unit 31 is connected to the data processing unit 12A (here, the data processing unit 12A).

The auxiliary image storage means 31 stores auxiliary characters corresponding to the respective characters stored in the image storage means 5. For example, a police car mark is stored in the auxiliary image storage unit 31 with respect to a racing car mark stored in the image storage unit 5 and displayed to the driver who tends to exceed the speed limit, and the data processing unit 12A When displaying a racing car mark as a vehicle position mark, a police car mark is displayed as an auxiliary.

According to the image display system of the embodiment (11), by displaying auxiliary marks, the driver's driving characteristics, such as driving skills and regional characteristics, can be more clearly displayed to the driver. Can be recognized. For example, if the vehicle's own position mark in the navigation has changed to a racing car mark indicating that the speed limit is often significantly exceeded, a police car mark is displayed as the auxiliary character so that the driver Can be more clearly recognized as having a characteristic that the speed is over. Further, even if a comment corresponding to the driver's driving characteristics or the like (“excessive speed limit” or the like) is displayed instead of the auxiliary character, the same effect as described above can be exerted. it can.

FIG. 19 is a block diagram schematically showing a main part of an image display system according to the embodiment (12).
In this image display system, an additional image storage unit 32 and a traveling state detection unit 33 are connected to the data processing unit 6 (here, the data processing unit 6A) of the image display system according to the embodiment (1) shown in FIG. It is a thing.

The traveling state detecting means 33 detects the traveling state of the vehicle, for example, whether or not the vehicle is traveling on a sloping road. The additional image storage means 32 stores the driving state according to the traveling state of the vehicle. The additional image is stored. For example, a sweat mark or the like displayed when the vehicle is running on a slope is stored.

The data processing means 6A includes the traveling state detecting means 3
3, the additional image storage means 32 reads the additional image and displays the additional image on the own vehicle position mark. For example, if the vehicle is traveling on a slope, a sweat mark can be additionally displayed on the vehicle position mark (such as a rabbit mark).

According to the image display system of the embodiment (12), the drive is further enhanced by displaying the additional image according to the traveling state of the vehicle (for example, traveling on a slope). It can be fun. For example, if the vehicle is running on a slope, an additional image may be displayed as if the character is sweating, and the amount of sweat may be changed according to the steepness of the slope.

FIG. 20 is a block diagram schematically showing a main part of an image display system according to the embodiment (13).
This image display system includes a data processing unit 15 of the image display system according to the embodiment (4) shown in FIG.
(Here, the data processing unit 15A) is connected to the regional image storage unit 34.

In the area storage means 34, a character (such as a mountaineer-like character or a surfer-like character) displayed according to the driving characteristics of the driver, the current position data detected by the current position detecting means 1, Area-specific characters corresponding to the current traveling area obtained from the environment data stored in the environment data storage means 16 are stored.

For example, when a "surfer-like character" is displayed as a vehicle position mark, that is, when a driver who prefers traveling along the coast runs along the coast, the character as a regional character is displayed. The piglet mark and the raccoon mark, etc., which are displayed when "Mountain-style character" is displayed as the vehicle position mark, that is, when a driver who prefers traveling in the mountains is traveling in the mountains, are stored. I have.

[0152] The data processing means 15A does not display the regional character (pig pig mark) when the vehicle runs along the coast while the "climber-like character" is displayed as the vehicle position mark. When the vehicle travels along the coast while the “surfer-like character” is displayed as the vehicle position mark, the piglet mark is read out from the regional image storage means 34 and The piglet mark is displayed on the sea on the map.

According to the image display system of the embodiment (13), not only the character corresponding to the driving characteristics of the driver is displayed as the own vehicle position mark, but also the driving characteristics of the driver and the driving area are displayed. Since it is possible to display the corresponding character for each area, it is possible to realize a further image display system according to the driver's preference.

FIG. 21 is a block diagram schematically showing a main part of an image display system according to the embodiment (14).
Here, the same components as those of the navigation device shown in FIG. 28 are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof will be omitted.

In the figure, reference numeral 37 denotes a destination setting number storage means. The destination setting number storage means 37 stores the destination input by the driver when performing a route search and the destination. The number of times is stored as a pair in accordance with an instruction from the data processing means 36. The image storage means 35
Stores characters corresponding to the set number of times.

The operation of the data processing means 36 in the image display system according to the embodiment (14) will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. First, the destination stored in the destination setting number storage means 37 is fetched (S51), and then it is determined whether the destination exists on the map displayed on the display unit 4 (S52). . If it is determined that the destination exists, the set number of times corresponding to the destination is fetched by the destination set number storage means 37 (S53), and a character corresponding to the set number is read out by the image storage means 35 (S54). Then, control is performed so that the read character is displayed at the destination on the map (S55).

According to the image display system of the embodiment (14), an original map can be displayed based on the driver's preference by displaying a character at a frequently visited place. You can make your time more enjoyable.

Although only characters according to the set number of times are displayed here, a map display full of originality can be obtained by taking into account the genre of the visited place and the like.

In the image display systems according to the above embodiments (1) to (14), the character displayed as the vehicle position mark is moved to another position according to the enlargement or reduction of the navigation map. , The displayed map can be made easier to see.

For example, when the navigation map is divided into two on the display, if the racing car mark or the rabbit mark is displayed on the reduced map, the map may be difficult to see. By moving a character such as a car mark to a position where it does not obstruct the view of the map, and displaying a conventional mark (for example, a ▲ mark) as the own vehicle position mark, the displayed map becomes difficult to see. Can be prevented. FIG. 23 is a block diagram schematically showing a main part of the image display system according to Embodiment (15). Here, the same components as those of the navigation device shown in FIG. 28 are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof will be omitted.

In the figure, reference numeral 38 denotes an image storage means. The image storage means 38 stores a character which is displayed according to the driving characteristics of the driver, in this case, the driving characteristics such as a large or small sudden acceleration. For example, the driving characteristics of the driver, such as a "rough character" displayed for a driver with a large amount of rapid acceleration, a "gentle character" displayed for a driver with a small amount of rapid acceleration, etc. Characters that match the image are stored and connected to the data processing means 39.

The acceleration detecting means 40 for detecting acceleration data is connected to the data processing means 39. Regarding the method of detecting acceleration data, GPS
Can be detected by utilizing the data from.

Next, the operation of the data processing means 39 in the image display system according to the embodiment (15) will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. First, a flag f indicating whether or not a penalty state is present and a counter C are set to 0 (S61), and it is then determined whether or not the integrated value obtained by time integration using the acceleration G as a parameter is larger than a predetermined value α (step S61). S62).

If it is determined that the integral value is larger than the predetermined value α, then it is determined whether the flag f is 0 (S6).
3). If it is determined that the flag f is 0, that is, it is not in the penalty state, the integral value is set to the predetermined value β (>
α) is determined (S64). Predetermined value β
If it is determined that the vehicle is larger, that is, the vehicle is in a dangerous driving state (a sudden acceleration is extremely large, it is regarded as a dangerous driving).
As a penalty, the vehicle position mark is set to the initial state (for example,
(▲ mark) (S65), and set the flag f to 1 (S6).
6), the counter C is set to 0 (S67), and the process returns to S62. On the other hand, if it is determined that the integral value is not larger than the predetermined value β, the image storage means 38 reads out a “rough character” and performs control so that the “rough character” is displayed as a vehicle position mark. (S68), S6
Return to 2. If it is determined in step S63 that the flag f is not 0, that is, it is determined that the state is in a penalty state, the process proceeds to step S64.
Skip to 66 and proceed to S67.

On the other hand, if it is determined in S62 that the integral value is not larger than the predetermined value α, it is determined whether the flag f is 0 (S69). The flag f is 0,
In other words, if you determine that you are not in a penalty state,
The image storage means 38 reads out the "quiet character", controls to display the "quiet character" as the vehicle position mark (S70), and returns to S62.

If it is determined in step S69 that the flag f is not 0, that is, it is in the penalty state, 1 is added to the counter C (S71), and then the counter C is set to a predetermined value N (here, 4). ) It is determined whether or not it is above (S72). If it is determined that the counter C is equal to or greater than the predetermined value N, that is, if the condition for exiting the penalty state has been completed, the flag f is set to 0 (S73), and the process proceeds to S70. On the other hand, if it is determined that the counter C is smaller than the predetermined value N,
73, skip S70 and return to S62.

The relationship between the change of the vehicle position mark and the integrated value of the acceleration G will be described with reference to the timing chart shown in FIG. (1) 0 → 1t α <Integral value of acceleration G <β... There are many steep accelerations. (2) 1t → 2t (1) In response to the situation at (1), the own vehicle position mark is set to “rough character”. (3) 2t → 3t (2) In response to the situation in (2), the vehicle position mark is changed to “a quiet character” and β <integral value of acceleration G. ..Dangerous driving (4) 3t → 7t (3) Receiving the situation, the vehicle will be in a penalty state and the vehicle's position mark will be “▲”. Integral value of acceleration G <α... 7t → 8t (4) In response to the situation (4), the penalty state is released and the vehicle position mark is set to “a gentle character”. Α <integral value of acceleration G <β... → In response to the situation at 9t (5), the own vehicle position mark is changed to a “rough character”.

According to the image display system of the embodiment (15), when the vehicle is in a dangerous driving state,
Eliminate the display that produces fun, for example, even if the "rough character" is displayed as the vehicle position mark, return to the normal simple mark (▲ mark) and give the driver a kind of penalty By giving it, safe driving can be performed.

In the case of a dangerous driving condition,
In order to avoid the resurrection of fun characters such as "rough characters" immediately,
By assuming that the dangerous driving state has been restored to the normal state, the driver can perform more safe driving.

FIG. 26 is a block diagram schematically showing a main part of an image display system according to the embodiment (16).
The configuration is the same as that of the embodiment (15) shown in FIG.
Is substantially the same as the image display system according to the above, and the description thereof will be omitted.

Next, the operation of the data processing means 41 in the image display system according to the embodiment (16) will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. First, a flag f indicating whether or not a penalty state is set to 0, a time t ₁ to t, a predetermined value α ₁ to α, and a predetermined value β ₁ to β (>
the α) (S81), then the integral value obtained by time integrating the acceleration G as a parameter to determine whether greater than the predetermined value α ₁ (S82).

[0172] The integral value when it is judged that the larger than the predetermined value alpha _1, then the flag f is equal to or a 0 (S
83). If it is determined that the flag f is 0, that is, it is not in the penalty state, the integral value is set to the predetermined value β ₁
It is determined whether or not it is larger than (S84). Greater than the predetermined value beta _1, i.e. if it is judged that there is a critical driving state, the 10t of time t ₁ as a penalty, the predetermined value alpha ₁
To 10 [alpha], and a predetermined value beta ₁ to 10β (S85), the vehicle position mark returns to the initial state (S86), the flag f 1
(S87), and the process returns to S82. If determined that the integral value is not greater than the predetermined value beta _1, reads the "rough character" by the image storage unit 38, and controls to display the "rough character" as the vehicle position mark (S88), and returns to S82. If it is determined in step S83 that the flag f is not 0, that is, it is in the penalty state, the process returns to step S82.

[0173] On the other hand, it is determined in S82, if it is determined that the integral value is not greater than the predetermined value alpha _1, then the flag f is 0
Is determined (S89). If it is determined that the flag f is 0, that is, it is not in the penalty state, the “fair character” is read out from the image storage means 38 and the “fair character” is read as the own vehicle position mark.
Is displayed (S90), and the process returns to S82.

If it is determined in S89 that the flag f is not 0, that is, it is in the penalty state, the time t ₁ , the predetermined value α ₁ , and the predetermined value β ₁ are returned to their initial values (S91). , The flag f is set to 0 (S92), and S
Go to 90.

According to the image display system of the embodiment (16), when the vehicle is in a dangerous driving state,
Eliminate the display that produces pleasure, for example, even if the “rough character” is displayed as the vehicle position mark, return to the normal simple mark, and change the sensitivity at which the character that produces pleasure changes And a driver is given a kind of penalty so that safe driving can be performed.

In the image display system according to the above embodiment (15) or (16), acceleration is used for judging whether or not the vehicle is in dangerous driving. Can also be used.
In addition to the determination of dangerous driving, a penalty may be imposed on a driver with poor manners using information such as whether or not the user is a parking violation addict.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram schematically showing a main part of an image display system according to Embodiment (1) of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing an operation of a data processing unit in the image display system according to the embodiment (1).

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a display example of a current position of a vehicle.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram schematically showing a main part of an image display system according to Embodiment (2).

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an operation of a data processing unit in the image display system according to the embodiment (2).

FIG. 6A is a diagram illustrating an example of a current position display of a vehicle, and FIG. 6B is a diagram illustrating a child wind vehicle, an ordinary vehicle, and an elderly wind vehicle, respectively.

FIG. 7 is a block diagram schematically showing a main part of an image display system according to Embodiment (3).

FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing an operation of a data processing unit in the image display system according to the embodiment (3).

FIG. 9 is a block diagram schematically showing a main part of an image display system according to Embodiment (4).

FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing an operation of a data processing unit in the image display system according to the embodiment (4).

FIG. 11 is a block diagram schematically showing a main part of an image display system according to Embodiment (5).

FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing an operation of a data processing unit in the image display system according to the embodiment (5).

FIG. 13 is a block diagram schematically showing a main part of an image display system according to Embodiment (6).

FIG. 14 is a block diagram schematically showing a main part of an image display system according to Embodiment (7).

FIG. 15 is a block diagram schematically showing a main part of an image display system according to an embodiment (8).

FIG. 16 is a block diagram schematically showing a main part of an image display system according to Embodiment (9).

FIG. 17 is a block diagram schematically showing a main part of the image display system according to the embodiment (10).

FIG. 18 is a block diagram schematically showing a main part of an image display system according to an embodiment (11).

FIG. 19 is a block diagram schematically showing a main part of an image display system according to Embodiment (12).

FIG. 20 is a block diagram schematically showing a main part of an image display system according to Embodiment (13).

FIG. 21 is a block diagram schematically showing a main part of an image display system according to an embodiment (14).

FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing the operation of the data processing means in the image display system according to the embodiment (14).

FIG. 23 is a block diagram schematically showing a main part of an image display system according to Embodiment (15).

FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing the operation of the data processing means in the image display system according to the embodiment (15).

FIG. 25 is a timing chart showing a relationship between a change in the vehicle position mark and an integral value of acceleration.

FIG. 26 is a block diagram schematically showing a main part of an image display system according to Embodiment (16).

FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing the operation of the data processing means in the image display system according to the embodiment (16).

FIG. 28 is a block diagram schematically showing a main part of a conventional navigation device.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 current position detecting means 2 map data storing means 3, 6, 6A, 9, 9A, 9B, 12, 12A, 15,
15A Data processing means 19, 22, 25, 28, 36, 39, 41 Data processing means 4 Display unit 5, 8, 11, 14, 17, 18 Image storage means 21, 24, 27, 35, 38 Image storage means 7 Vehicle speed detecting means 10 Running distance detecting means 13 Driving reference data storing means 16, 20 Environmental data storing means 29 Operation information detecting means 40 Acceleration detecting means

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Claims (31)

[Claims] 1. An image display system for displaying an image including a character, a symbol, or the like on a display unit, comprising: driving information detecting means for detecting driving information of a vehicle; and driving information detected by the driving information detecting means. A first driving characteristic calculating unit for obtaining a driving characteristic of a driver; a first image storing unit in which images of a plurality of characters and symbols are stored according to the driving characteristic; Reading an image corresponding to the driving characteristic obtained by the calculation means from the first image storage means;
An image display system comprising: a first display image control unit that controls the display unit to display the read image. 2. A current position detecting means for detecting a current position of the vehicle, and a driving reference data storage means for storing driving reference data corresponding to a driving place of the vehicle and serving as a reference for obtaining the driving characteristics. Wherein the first driving characteristic calculation means stores driving information detected by the driving information detection means based on a current position detected by the current position detection means, and the driving reference data storage means 2. The method according to claim 1, wherein the driving characteristics are obtained based on the driving reference data.
Image display system as described. 3. The driving information detected by the driving information detecting means includes at least one of vehicle speed, inter-vehicle distance, acceleration, temporary stop, one-way traffic, and turn signal timing. The image display system according to claim 2. 4. The driving information detected by the driving information detecting means is a time zone in which the vehicle mainly travels, and the time zone is detected based on whether headlamps of the vehicle are turned on or not. 2. The image display system according to claim 1, wherein: 5. An image display system for displaying an image including a character, a symbol, and the like on a display unit, wherein: environmental data storage means for storing environmental data corresponding to a traveling location of the vehicle; and a current position of the vehicle. Current position detecting means; driving environment calculating means for obtaining an environment in which the vehicle runs based on the current position detected by the current position detecting means and environment data stored in the environment data storing means; A second driving characteristic calculating unit for obtaining a driving characteristic of the driver from the driving environment obtained by the driving environment calculating unit; and a second storing an image of a plurality of characters and symbols according to the driving characteristic. An image storage unit, an image corresponding to the driving characteristic obtained by the second driving characteristic calculation unit is read out from the second image storage unit,
An image display system comprising: a second display image control unit that controls the display unit to display the read image. 6. A third image storage means for storing images of a plurality of characters and symbols determined based on a daily driving environment and an extraordinary driving environment, and detection by the current position detection means. An image corresponding to the current position determined and the current driving environment determined based on the environment data stored in the environment data storage unit and the driving characteristic determined by the second driving characteristic calculation unit is displayed. 6. The image display according to claim 5, further comprising: third display image control means for reading from the third image storage means and controlling the display unit to display the read image. system. 7. An image display system for displaying an image including a character, a symbol, and the like on a display unit, wherein: a traveling locus data acquiring unit that acquires traveling locus data of a vehicle; and a traveling locus data storage unit that stores the traveling locus data. Traveling locus data storage control means for storing the traveling locus data acquired by the traveling locus data acquiring means in the traveling locus data storage means; a current position detecting means for detecting a current position of the vehicle; A current position detected by the detection unit, and a traveling experience calculating unit that determines a degree of the traveling experience of the vehicle at the current position or in the vicinity thereof, based on the traveling locus data stored in the traveling locus data storage unit; Fourth image storage means in which images of a plurality of characters, symbols, and the like according to the degree of the traveling experience are stored. And reading an image corresponding to the degree of the driving experience calculated by the driving experience calculating means from the fourth image storage means,
An image display system comprising: a fourth display image control unit that controls the display unit to display the read image. 8. An image display system for displaying an image including a character, a symbol, and the like on a display unit, wherein the genre is employed in a navigation device and detects a genre of the destination when a destination visited by a vehicle is set. Detecting means; genre calculating means for obtaining a frequently visited genre based on the genre detected by the genre detecting means; and a fifth image in which images of a plurality of characters and symbols are stored in accordance with the genre. Storage means; a fifth display image which reads an image corresponding to the genre obtained by the genre calculation means from the fifth image storage means and controls the display unit to display the read image; An image display system comprising: a control unit. 9. An image display system for displaying an image including a character, a symbol, or the like on a display unit, wherein: an operation information detecting means for detecting user operation information on an audio function; and an operation detected by the operation information detecting means. Operation characteristic calculation means for obtaining an operation characteristic of a user based on information; sixth image storage means in which images of a plurality of characters and symbols are stored according to the operation characteristic; and the operation characteristic calculation means And a sixth display image control unit that controls the display unit to display an image corresponding to the operation characteristic obtained from the sixth image storage unit and display the read image on the display unit. An image display system, characterized in that: 10. A vehicle speed detecting means for detecting a vehicle speed of the vehicle, and a first display change control means for controlling a change in an image being displayed based on the vehicle speed detected by the vehicle speed detecting means. 2. The method according to claim 1, further comprising:
10. The image display system according to any one of Items 9 to 9. 11. A parking brake state detecting means for detecting a state of a parking brake, and controlling so as to prohibit a change in an image being displayed based on the parking brake state detected by the parking brake state detecting means. The image display system according to claim 1, further comprising a second display change control unit. 12. A power supply state detecting means for detecting an on / off state of a power supply of a display screen in the display unit, and a display in accordance with an on / off state of the power supply of the display screen detected by the power supply state detecting means. The image display system according to any one of claims 1 to 9, further comprising a third display change control unit that controls so as to prohibit a change of an image in the display. 13. An accessory switch state detecting means for detecting an on / off state of an accessory switch, and a change in an image being displayed according to the on / off state of the accessory switch detected by the accessory switch state detecting means. A fourth display change control means for controlling so as to prohibit the display change is provided.
The image display system according to any one of the above items. 14. A current position detecting means for detecting a current position of the vehicle; a vehicle speed calculating means for calculating a vehicle speed of the vehicle based on a current position detected by the current position detecting means; 5. A fifth display change control means for controlling so as to prohibit a change of an image being displayed based on the vehicle speed calculated by the first control means. The image display system according to any one of claims 8 and 9. 15. A vehicle speed calculating means for calculating a vehicle speed of the vehicle based on a current position detected by the current position detecting means, and an image being displayed based on the vehicle speed calculated by the vehicle speed calculating means. 6. A display control device according to claim 3, further comprising sixth display change control means for performing control so as to prohibit the change.
The image display system according to any one of claims 5 to 7. 16. An instruction input means for instructing a user to change a timing of changing the image, wherein any one of the first to sixth display image control means receives a signal from the instruction input means. 2. The image display device according to claim 1, wherein the image displayed is changed when it is received.
10. The image display system according to any one of Items 9 to 9. 17. An auxiliary image storage unit storing a plurality of auxiliary images corresponding to a plurality of images stored in any one of the first to sixth image storage units, and An auxiliary image display unit that reads an auxiliary image corresponding to the image displayed by the display image control unit from the auxiliary image storage unit, and controls the display unit to display the read auxiliary image. The image display system according to claim 1, further comprising a control unit. 18. A comment storage means for storing a plurality of comments corresponding to a plurality of images stored in any one of the first to sixth image storage means, Comment display control means for reading a comment corresponding to the image displayed by any one of the display image control means from the comment storage means, and controlling the display unit to display the read comment. The image display system according to any one of claims 1 to 17, wherein: 19. A traveling state detecting means for detecting a traveling state of a vehicle, an additional image storage means for storing an additional image to be added to the image, and a driving state detected by the traveling state detecting means. 19. An additional image display control means for reading the additional image from the additional image storage means and controlling the read additional image to be additionally displayed on the image. The image display system according to any one of the above items. 20. A navigation apparatus, comprising:
A region-specific image storage unit storing a plurality of region-specific images corresponding to the plurality of images stored in any one of the first to sixth image storage units; The image displayed by the display image control means and the image according to the area corresponding to the current position of the vehicle are read out from the area-specific image storage means, and the image read out by the area is displayed on the display unit. The image display system according to any one of claims 1 to 19, further comprising: a region-specific image display control unit that controls the image display to be performed. 21. A navigation apparatus, comprising:
6. The display image control means according to claim 1, wherein the display image control means displays the image at a location corresponding to a current position of the vehicle on a map displayed on the display unit. 21. The image display system according to any one of Items 20 to 20. 22. The image display system according to claim 21, wherein a display location of the image is changed based on an enlargement / reduction of a navigation map. 23. A destination setting number storage means, which is employed in a navigation device and stores a destination of a vehicle and the number of times the destination is set as a pair, wherein the destination setting number of the vehicle is set when the destination of the vehicle is set. Setting number storage control means for storing the destination and the number of times the destination has been set in the destination setting number storage means as a pair, a plurality of characters, symbols, etc., according to the set number of times. A seventh image storage unit storing the image of the destination, and when the destination stored in the destination set number storage unit is displayed on a navigation map, the destination is set according to the set number of destinations. And a seventh display image control means for reading an image from the seventh image storage means and controlling the displayed image to be displayed at or near the destination on a navigation map. An image display system, characterized in that: 24. An image display system for displaying an image including a character, a symbol, or the like on a display unit, wherein the driving information of the driver is detected, and the risk determination is performed based on the driving information. An image display system, comprising: means for controlling deletion and restoration of the image based on a determination result from the risk determination means. 25. An image display system for displaying an image including a character, a symbol, and the like on a display unit, wherein an image is controlled based on a predetermined condition so that the image is displayed or the content of the image is changed. A display image control unit, a danger determining unit that detects driving information of the driver and determines a danger driving degree of the driver based on the driving information, based on a determination result from the danger determining unit, 8th
And a first adjusting means for adjusting the control sensitivity of the display image controlling means. 26. The driving information employed in the determination by the risk determination means is an acceleration and / or a steering change amount, and the risk determination means determines that the time integral of the acceleration and the steering change amount is a predetermined value. 25. When the above is the case, it is determined that the vehicle is in a dangerous driving state.
26. The image display system according to claim 25. 27. The danger determining means determines that when the time integration value is equal to or less than a predetermined value, recovery from a dangerous driving state to a normal state is continued when the time integration value continues for a predetermined period or more. The image display system according to claim 26, characterized in that: 28. An image display system for displaying an image including a character, a symbol, or the like on a display unit, wherein a current position detecting means for detecting a current position of the vehicle, a parking prohibiting storage means for storing parking prohibited area data, Parking violation determining means for determining whether or not the vehicle has stopped in the parking prohibited area for a predetermined time or more based on the current position of the vehicle and the parking prohibited area data; and a determination result from the parking violation determining means. And a second erase / restore control means for controlling the image to be erased / restored based on the image display system. 29. An image display system for displaying an image including a character, a symbol, or the like on a display unit, wherein the control unit controls to display the display image or change the content of the display image based on a predetermined condition. 8, display image control means, current position detection means for detecting the current position of the vehicle, parking prohibition storage means in which parking prohibited area data is stored, based on the current position of the vehicle and the parking prohibited area data, A parking violation determining means for determining whether or not the vehicle has stopped in the parking prohibited area for a predetermined time or more; and a control sensitivity of the eighth display image control means based on a determination result from the parking violation determining means. An image display system comprising: a second adjusting unit for adjusting. 30. The parking violation determining means determines that the vehicle has recovered from the parking violation state to the normal state when the vehicle has not been stopped in the parking prohibited area for a predetermined time or more for a predetermined period or more. 3. The method according to claim 2, wherein
30. The image display system according to claim 29. 31. The image according to claim 24, wherein the image is a vehicle position mark on a map displayed on the display unit, wherein the image is employed in a navigation device. Display system.