JP2006038883A - Image display device - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an image display device which presents prescribed information by a three dimensional image to improve recognition of the prescribed information. <P>SOLUTION: The image display device is provided with: a display 110 in which a display surface 111 to display a two dimensional image for presenting merchandise information is arranged and display light beams is emitted from the display surface 111; an image forming member 120 which forms a three dimensional image 105 by image forming the emitted display light beams; and a case 130 which supports the display 110 and the image forming member 120 so that the formed three dimensional image 105 is positioned on a vehicle window 102. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present application belongs to the technical field of an image display device that displays an image for presenting predetermined information.

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, as an example of this type of image display device, a product ordering system configured to present product information with a two-dimensional image is known (for example, see Patent Document 1).
JP 2002-352329 A (page 5, FIG. 8)

  However, since the conventional image display device described above is configured to present product information using a two-dimensional image, it has been difficult to improve the recognition of the product information.

  Therefore, the present application has been made in view of the above-described circumstances, and as an example of the problem, an image display device capable of presenting predetermined information by a three-dimensional image and improving the recognition of the predetermined information. The purpose is to provide.

  In order to solve the above-described problem, the image display device according to claim 1 is provided with a display unit that displays a two-dimensional image for presenting predetermined information and emits display light from the display surface. Imaging means for forming a three-dimensional image by imaging the emitted display light, and support for supporting the display means and the imaging means so that the formed three-dimensional image is positioned at a vehicle window Means.

  The best mode for carrying out the present application will be described below with reference to the drawings. In addition, embodiment described below has shown the embodiment at the time of applying the image display apparatus which concerns on this application to the merchandise order apparatus for restaurants, for example.

  Specifically, the merchandise ordering apparatus in the present embodiment displays a three-dimensional image for presenting merchandise information as an example of the predetermined information, and the user orders the merchandise based on the displayed three-dimensional image. Is configured to do.

  First, the configuration of the merchandise ordering apparatus according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 is a perspective view showing the configuration of the product ordering apparatus in the present embodiment, FIG. 2 is a plan view showing an example of a three-dimensional image in the present embodiment, and FIG. 3 is a plan view in the present embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a goods ordering apparatus.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the commodity ordering apparatus 100 according to the present embodiment includes a display 110 as an example of a display unit, an imaging member 120 as an example of an imaging unit, a case 130 as an example of a support unit, An arm 141 as an example of a first moving means, an arm 142 as an example of a second moving means, and a base 143 that supports the arms 141 and 142, and a vehicle (not shown) stops at a predetermined position It arrange | positions so that the side part door 101 may be opposed. The side door 101 is provided with a car window 102 and a speaker 103, and a glass 104 is attached to the car window 102 so as to be freely opened and closed. The display 110 and the imaging member 120 will be described below.

  In the present embodiment, the product information is presented to the vehicle having the vehicle window 102. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the vehicle, airplane, ship, train, automobile, bicycle, etc. that do not have the vehicle window are not limited thereto. You may be comprised so that merchandise information may be shown with respect to various mobile bodies.

  The case 130 is configured to support the display 110 and the imaging member 120 so that the displayed three-dimensional image 105 is positioned in the vehicle window 102. The displayed three-dimensional image 105 presents a product menu such as a hamburger as shown in FIG. The three-dimensional image 105 is a moving image, and displays, for example, a state in which a hamburger is rotated or a hamburger is torn off.

  In the present embodiment, the moving image is displayed. However, the present embodiment is not limited to this, and the moving image may be displayed.

  In addition, regardless of the moving image and the still image, an effect image such as an image for opening and closing the glass 104, an image for breaking the glass 104, and an image for moving a symbol such as a kiss mark may be displayed.

  The arm 141 includes a drive mechanism (not shown) including a motor, a gear, and the like, and moves the case 130 in the front-rear direction 144 based on the distance between the imaging member 120 and the vehicle window 102.

  The arm 142 is configured by a drive mechanism (not shown) including a motor, a gear, and the like, and moves the case 130 in the vertical direction 145 based on the position of the human body existing inside the vehicle window 102, that is, in the vehicle.

  In the present embodiment, the case 130 is configured to move in the front-rear direction 144 and the vertical direction 145. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the case 130 may be configured to move in the left-right direction.

  In the present embodiment, the display 110, the imaging member 120, and the case 130 are configured to move integrally. However, the display 110, the imaging member 120, and the case 130 are individually moved. It may be configured as follows.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 3, the merchandise ordering apparatus 100 includes a distance sensor 150 as an example of the first detection unit, a human body sensor 160 as an example of the second detection unit and the third detection unit, and a change. The control part 170 as an example of a means and a production | generation means, and the audio | voice transmission part 180 which transmits an audio | voice signal are provided. And the transmitted audio | voice signal is received by audio | voice receiving parts 106, such as a radio mounted in the vehicle.

  The control unit 170 generates a two-dimensional image for presenting product information, and outputs an image signal indicating the generated two-dimensional image to the display 110. The display 110 displays a two-dimensional image according to the input image signal.

  The distance sensor 150 includes various detectors such as an infrared sensor, and detects the distance between the imaging member 120 and the vehicle window 102. Then, the control unit 170 outputs a drive signal to the arm 141 based on the detected distance, and the arm 141 moves the case 130 in the front-rear direction 144 according to the input drive signal.

  The human body sensor 160 includes various detectors such as an infrared sensor, and detects a part of the human body existing in the vehicle, for example, the position of the head. Then, the controller 170 outputs a drive signal to the arm 142 based on the detected head position, and the arm 142 moves the case 130 in the vertical direction 145 according to the input drive signal. Yes.

  The human body sensor 160 detects the position of a part of the human body close to the displayed three-dimensional image 105, for example, the position of a finger. And the control part 170 outputs a drive signal to the display 110 based on the detected position of the finger | toe, and the display 110 changes the presentation aspect of merchandise information according to the input drive signal. .

  Specifically, the display 110 functions as a so-called touch panel, and expands product information such as a product name, a product price, and a product image when a specific product is designated as shown in FIG. Is displayed.

  The control unit 170 generates sound related to the displayed three-dimensional image 105 and outputs a sound signal indicating the generated sound to the sound transmission unit 180. The voice transmission unit 180 transmits the input voice signal, and the voice reception unit 106 receives the transmitted voice signal.

  The audio receiving unit 106 outputs the received audio signal to the speaker 103. And the speaker 103 outputs a sound according to the input audio signal.

  Next, the configuration of the display and the imaging member in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is a side view showing the configuration of the display and the imaging member in the present embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the display 110 according to the present embodiment is provided with a display surface 111 that displays a two-dimensional image for presenting product information, and emits display light from the display surface 111.

  In the present embodiment, the display 110 is configured by various displays such as a liquid crystal display, a PDP (Plasma Display Panel), an organic EL (Electroluminescence) display, and a CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) display.

  In the present embodiment, the display 110 is configured by a display that emits display light from the display surface 111. However, the display 110 is not limited to this, and a member on which a two-dimensional image is formed, for example, a sheet-like sheet, You may comprise by the indicator which displays a two-dimensional image by changing members, such as a roll-shaped sheet | seat.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the imaging member 120 in the present embodiment forms an imaging surface 121 for imaging the emitted display light, and displays a three-dimensional image on the imaging surface 121. .

  Specifically, the imaging member 120 is configured by a microlens array having a plurality of lenses 123 arranged in a matrix, and displays a three-dimensional image 105 on the vehicle window 102 via the lenses 123. . Thereby, the user can easily focus on the displayed three-dimensional image 105.

  Next, the operation of the product ordering apparatus in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the operation of the merchandise ordering apparatus according to this embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the product ordering apparatus 100 according to the present embodiment executes a product ordering process for restaurants (from step S101 to step S109).

  First, the distance sensor 150 detects the distance between the imaging member 120 and the vehicle window 102, and the arm 141 moves the case 130 in the front-rear direction 144 according to the input drive signal (step S101). Thereby, the imaging member 120 is located at a predetermined distance from the vehicle window 102.

  Next, the human body sensor 160 detects the position of a part of the human body existing in the vehicle, for example, the position of the head, and the arm 142 moves the case 130 in the vertical direction 145 according to the input drive signal (step S102). . Thereby, the imaging member 120 is located at a predetermined height with respect to the human body.

  Next, the display 110 displays a two-dimensional image indicating the content “Please tune the radio to the frequency XX. Sound can be heard” according to the input image signal, and the imaging member 120 is emitted. A three-dimensional image 105 is formed by imaging the displayed light (step S103). Thereby, the three-dimensional image 105 is displayed on the vehicle window 102.

  Next, the display 110 displays a two-dimensional image indicating the content of “Please come. Please place an order.” According to the input image signal, and the imaging member 120 images the emitted display light. Thus, the three-dimensional image 105 is formed (step S104). Thereby, the three-dimensional image 105 is displayed on the vehicle window 102.

  At this time, the speaker 103 outputs a sound indicating the content “Please come. Please place an order.” According to the input sound signal (step S105).

  Next, the human body sensor 160 detects a part of the human body close to the displayed three-dimensional image, for example, the position of the finger, and the display 110 changes the presentation mode of the product information according to the input drive signal. (Step S106).

  Specifically, the display 110 functions as a so-called touch panel, and expands product information such as a product name, a product price, and a product image when a specific product is designated as shown in FIG. And display.

  Next, the display 110 displays a two-dimensional image indicating the content of “You have received an order. Please proceed.” According to the input image signal, and the imaging member 120 displays the emitted display light. A three-dimensional image 105 is formed by forming an image (step S107). Thereby, the three-dimensional image 105 is displayed on the vehicle window 102.

  At this time, the speaker 103 outputs a sound indicating the content of “Order received. Please proceed” according to the input sound signal (step S108).

  Finally, the display 110 displays a two-dimensional image indicating an initial image according to the input image signal, and the arms 141 and 142 move the case 130 to the initial position according to the input drive signal ( Step S109), this process is finished.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the image display device 100 is provided with the display surface 111 that displays a two-dimensional image for presenting product information, the display 110 that emits display light from the display surface 111, and the emission. The imaging member 120 that forms the three-dimensional image 105 by imaging the generated display light, and the case 130 that supports the display 110 and the imaging member 120 so that the formed three-dimensional image 105 is positioned in the vehicle window 102. It has the structure characterized by providing these.

  With this configuration, in this embodiment, since the three-dimensional image 105 for presenting product information is located in the vehicle window 102, the product information can be presented by the three-dimensional image 105, and the recognition of the product information is improved. be able to.

  In the present embodiment, the image display apparatus 100 further includes a distance sensor 150 that detects the distance between the imaging member 120 and the vehicle window 102 and an arm 141 that moves the case 130 based on the detected distance. It has the structure characterized by providing.

  With this configuration, in the present embodiment, the imaging member 120 is located at a predetermined distance from the vehicle window 102, so that the three-dimensional image 105 can be clearly displayed on the vehicle window 102.

  In the present embodiment, the image display apparatus 100 further includes a human body sensor 160 that detects the position of the human body existing inside the vehicle window 102 and an arm 142 that moves the case 130 based on the detected position. It has the structure characterized by these.

  With this configuration, in this embodiment, since the imaging member 120 is positioned at a predetermined height with respect to the human body, the three-dimensional image 105 can be clearly displayed on the vehicle window 102.

  In the present embodiment, the image display apparatus 100 controls the human body sensor 160 that detects the position of the human body close to the formed three-dimensional image 105 and the display mode of the product information based on the detected position. And a portion 170.

  With this configuration, in this embodiment, the display mode of the product information is changed based on the position of the human body close to the three-dimensional image 105. Therefore, the display 110 can function as a so-called touch panel, and the product ordering process can be performed. It can be simplified.

  In the present embodiment, the image display device 100 further includes a control unit 170 that generates sound related to the formed three-dimensional image 105, and outputs the generated sound to the inside of the vehicle window 102. It has the composition to do.

  With this configuration, in the present embodiment, since the sound related to the three-dimensional image 105 is output to the inside of the vehicle window 102, the product information can be presented by the sound, and the recognition of the product information can be further improved. .

  In the present embodiment, the imaging member 120 has a configuration characterized by being configured by a microlens array having a plurality of lenses 123.

  With this configuration, in this embodiment, since the imaging member 120 is configured by a microlens array, the imaging member 120 can be easily manufactured, and the manufacturing cost can be reduced.

  In the present embodiment, one image display device is arranged for one vehicle. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a plurality of image display devices are provided for one vehicle. It may be configured to arrange.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the image display device according to the present application is applied to, for example, a merchandise ordering device for restaurants, but is not limited thereto, and may be applied to various devices such as ticket offices and attractions. .

It is a perspective view which shows the structure of the goods ordering apparatus in one Embodiment of this application. It is a top view which shows an example of the three-dimensional image in one Embodiment of this application. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the goods ordering apparatus in one Embodiment of this application. It is a side view which shows the structure of the display and imaging member in one Embodiment of this application. It is a flowchart which shows operation | movement of the goods ordering apparatus in one Embodiment of this application.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 100 Commodity ordering apparatus 101 Side door 102 Car window 103 Speaker 104 Glass 105 Three-dimensional image 106 Sound receiving part 110 Display 111 Display surface 120 Imaging member 121 Imaging surface 123 Lens 130 Case 141 Arm 142 Arm 143 Base 144 Back and forth direction 145 Up and down Direction 150 Distance sensor 160 Human body sensor 170 Control unit 180 Audio transmission unit

Claims (6)

Display means for displaying a two-dimensional image for presenting predetermined information, and display means for emitting display light from the display surface;
Imaging means for forming a three-dimensional image by imaging the emitted display light;
An image display device comprising: the display means and a support means for supporting the imaging means so that the formed three-dimensional image is positioned in a vehicle window. The image display device according to claim 1,
First detection means for detecting a distance between the imaging means and the vehicle window;
An image display apparatus, further comprising: a first moving unit that moves the support unit based on the detected distance. The image display device according to claim 1 or 2,
Second detection means for detecting a position of a human body existing inside the vehicle window;
The image display apparatus further comprising: a second moving unit that moves the support unit based on the detected position. In the image display device according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
Third detection means for detecting the position of the human body close to the formed three-dimensional image;
An image display apparatus, further comprising: a changing unit that changes a presentation mode of the predetermined information based on the detected position. In the image display device according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
Further comprising generating means for generating sound associated with the formed three-dimensional image;
An image display device that outputs the generated sound to the inside of the vehicle window. In the image display device according to any one of claims 1 to 5,
The image display device is characterized in that the imaging means is constituted by a microlens array having a plurality of lenses.

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