JP2006175969A - Image display system - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an image display system capable of giving a monitor display so that a driver can easily look surroundings of a vehicle before he/she indicates a direction. <P>SOLUTION: A contact sensor 15 consists of a contact sensor 15a and a contact sensor 15b. The contact sensor 15a is so installed as to be at a position facing the bottom face 12a of a turn indicator lever 13 in a second area that lies on a second position side nearer than a reference position. The contact sensor 15b is so installed as to be at a position facing the bottom face 12a of the turn indicator lever 13 in a first area that lies on the first position side nearer than the reference position. The contact sensor 15a outputs a signal upon touching the bottom face 12a of the turn indicator lever 13 when the turn indicator lever 13 takes a third position. On the other hand, the contact sensor 15b outputs a signal upon touching the bottom face 12a of the turn indicator lever 13 when the turn indicator lever 13 takes a fourth position. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to an image display system that displays an image obtained by a camera provided on a vehicle on a monitor, and more specifically, monitors an image around the vehicle obtained by a camera provided on the vehicle. It is related with the vehicle etc. which are displayed on.

As background art, an indication direction information detection unit that outputs indication direction information corresponding to the indication direction of the blinker, an image switching control unit that switches image data from a television camera in accordance with the indication direction information from the indication direction information detection unit, An in-vehicle video display device including the above is known (for example, see Patent Document 1).
JP 2004-328246 A (page 4-5, FIG. 1)

  However, since the image data from the television camera is switched according to the instruction direction information from the instruction direction information detection unit in the one described in Patent Document 1, the situation around the vehicle is confirmed by a side mirror or the like before the direction instruction. There was a problem that we had to confirm. On the other hand, requesting an operation other than the operation to the winker lever before the direction is given bothers the user.

  Accordingly, the present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide an image display system that allows a user to check a situation around a vehicle on a monitor without bothering the user before giving directions. And

  The image display system according to the present invention is provided on the first direction side with respect to a line perpendicular to the axle when traveling straight and on the second direction side with respect to a line perpendicular to the axle when traveling straight. And a third position between the reference position and the first position taken by the winker lever, and a fourth position between the reference position and a second position which is symmetrical with respect to the reference position. Sensors that output different signals depending on the position, and a line that intersects perpendicularly to the axle when traveling straight according to a signal that is output by the sensor and that corresponds to the third position that the winker lever takes. From a line that intersects perpendicularly to the axle when traveling straight in accordance with a signal corresponding to a fourth position that is output by the sensor and output by the sensor and corresponding to the fourth position that is taken by the camera, displayed on a monitor with a camera provided on the direction side The first one And an image display device for displaying the image captured by the camera provided on the side on the monitor.

  According to the image display system of the present invention, the second position for the winker lever to instruct the winker the first position or the second direction to output the first signal for instructing the winker to indicate the first direction. The signal corresponding to the third position or the signal corresponding to the fourth signal is output before taking the second position for outputting the signal.

  In addition, the image display system according to the present invention includes a camera provided on each of the first direction side and the second direction side of the intersection line with respect to the intersection line that intersects perpendicularly to the axle when traveling straight, and a reference position. The first region which is the first position side from the reference position and the second position which is the second position side from the reference position on the peripheral surface of the winker lever taking the first position and the second position which are symmetrical with respect to the second position A second sensor that outputs different signals depending on whether the object is provided in the region and the object is present in the first region and the object is present in the second region, and the object output by the second sensor is In response to a signal corresponding to the presence in the first region, an image captured by a camera provided on the first direction side of the intersection line is displayed on a monitor, and the object output from the second sensor is output as the first object. Signal corresponding to existing in area 2 Depending than fixed intersection line with and an image display device for displaying the image captured by the camera provided in a second direction on the monitor.

  According to the image display system of the present invention, a signal corresponding to an operation to be performed by the user with respect to the winker lever is output in a state where the winker lever is located at the reference position.

  The present invention provides a third position between the reference position and the first position taken by the winker lever, and a fourth position between the reference position and a second position that is symmetrical with respect to the reference position. Provide sensors that output different signals depending on the position, or on the peripheral surface of the winker lever taking the first position and the second position that are symmetrical with respect to the reference position, the first position side of the reference position. Different signals are provided depending on whether the object is present in the first area and the object is present in the second area, provided in the first area and the second area that is the second position side of the reference position. By providing the second sensor that outputs the image, it is possible to provide an image display system having an effect that the situation around the vehicle can be confirmed on the monitor without bothering the user before giving directions. It is intended.

  Hereinafter, a vehicle which is the best mode for carrying out an image display system according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 9, and a first embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. The second embodiment will be described, and further the third embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 14 to 16.

  (First Embodiment) The first embodiment is “a third position between the reference position taken by the winker lever and the first position and a fourth position between the reference position and the second position. Sensor that outputs different signals depending on the position of the first region in the first region that is a first position side of the reference position and the second region that is a second position side of the reference position. This corresponds to an invention provided with a “sensor provided at a position facing the bottom surface of the winker lever”.

  The configuration of the vehicle 1 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. As shown in FIG. 1, a vehicle 1 includes a camera 2 provided outside the vehicle 1 that outputs an image signal, an operation device 3 that outputs a signal to a winker provided inside the vehicle 1, and the vehicle 1. And an image display device 4 that displays an image photographed by the camera 2.

  As shown in FIG. 1, when an intersection line is defined as a line perpendicular to the axle when the vehicle 1 is traveling straight, a first direction and a second direction that are symmetric with respect to the intersection line are defined. In the present embodiment, the first direction and the second direction are defined as right and left, respectively, but the definitions may be reversed.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the right camera 2a is provided on the right side of the vehicle 1 as a first direction side with respect to the intersection line perpendicular to the axle when traveling straight, and captures the right rear and outputs an image signal. To do. On the other hand, the left camera 2b is provided on the left side of the vehicle 1 as the second direction side with respect to the intersection line perpendicular to the axle when traveling straight, and captures the rear left side and outputs an image signal. Moreover, the back camera 2c is provided in the rear part of the vehicle 1, images the back, and outputs an image signal.

  As illustrated in FIG. 2, the operation device 3 includes a housing 11, a winker lever 13 that is rotatably supported by the housing 11 with a shaft 12, and a winker lever 13 that is provided in the housing 11 in response to contact. A winker sensor 14 that outputs a signal and a contact sensor 15 that is provided separately from the winker sensor 14 in the housing 11 and outputs a signal in response to the contact of the winker lever 13.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the winker lever 13 takes a reference position, a first position symmetrical to the reference position, and a second position as a rotation position. Here, a position between the reference position and the first position and a position between the reference position and the second position are defined as a third position and a fourth position, respectively.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the blinker sensor 14 is provided on the first position side of the right turn signal sensor 14 a provided on the second position side with respect to the reference position of the turn signal lever 13 and the reference position of the turn signal lever 13. Left turn signal sensor 14b. The right turn signal sensor 14a contacts the turn signal lever 13 when the turn signal lever 13 takes the first position, and outputs a right signal (corresponding to “first signal”) for instructing the turn signal to the right direction. . On the other hand, the left turn signal sensor 14b comes into contact with the turn signal lever 13 when the turn signal lever 13 takes the second position, and outputs a left signal (corresponding to a “second signal”) for instructing the turn signal to the left direction. Output.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the contact sensor 15 includes a contact sensor 15 a provided at a position facing the bottom surface 12 a of the winker lever 13 in a second region that is on the second position side of the reference position, and a reference sensor 15 a. And a contact sensor 15b provided at a position facing the bottom surface 12a of the winker lever 13 in the first region on the first position side. The contact sensor 15a contacts the bottom surface 12a of the winker lever 13 and outputs a signal when the winker lever 13 takes the third position. On the other hand, the contact sensor 15b contacts the bottom surface 12a of the winker lever 13 and outputs a signal when the winker lever 13 takes the fourth position. That is, the contact sensor 15 outputs different signals according to the third position between the reference position and the first position taken by the winker lever 13 and the fourth position between the reference position and the second position. It is a sensor that outputs. Examples of the contact sensor 15 include a pressure sensor that outputs a signal according to pressure, a thermal sensor that outputs a signal according to heat, and a switch that closes a circuit when a predetermined external force is applied.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the image display device 4 includes an input IF 21 connected to the bus for inputting signals from various devices, a ROM 22 (corresponding to control means) connected to the bus for storing various programs, and a bus. A CPU 23 (corresponding to a control unit) that executes a program that is connected and stored in the ROM 22, a RAM 24 that is connected to the bus and holds various signals, and an output IF 25 that is connected to the bus and outputs various signals.

  The camera 2, the turn signal sensor 14, and the contact sensor 15 are connected to the input IF 21, and signals from each device are input as digital signals to the RAM 24 via the bus. In particular, the contact sensor 15 is connected to the input IF 21 via a local area network laid on the vehicle. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 4, the right signal output from the right turn signal sensor 14 a is held in the area A of the RAM 24. Further, the left signal output from the left turn signal sensor 14 b is held in the area B of the RAM 24. On the other hand, the signal output from the contact sensor 15 a is held in the area C of the RAM 24. Further, the signal output from the contact sensor 15 b is held in the area D of the RAM 24. Further, the signal output from the camera 2 is held in the area E of the RAM 24.

  An image LSI 26 and a camera microcomputer are connected to the output IF 25. The image LSI 25 causes the monitor 28 to display an image corresponding to the image signal from the output IF 25. The camera microcomputer 27 controls a switching circuit 29 that switches the connection between the camera 2 and the input IF 21 in accordance with a command from the output IF 25.

  With respect to the vehicle 1 configured as described above, the processing in the image display device 4 will be described with reference to FIGS. In the present embodiment, the processing in the image display device 4 is realized by the CPU 23 executing a program stored in the ROM 22. Of course, all the processing in the image display device 4 may be realized by hardware.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the CPU 23 determines whether or not there is a signal in the area A of the RAM 24 (step S1). That is, it is determined whether or not the winker lever 13 is in the first position.

  If it is determined in step S1 that there is no signal in the area A of the RAM 24 (Yes in S1), the CPU 23 determines whether or not there is a signal in the area B of the RAM 24 (step S2). That is, it is determined whether or not the winker lever 13 is in the third position.

  If it is determined in step S2 that there is no signal in the area B of the RAM 24 (Yes in S2), the CPU 23 determines whether there is no signal in the area C of the RAM 24 (step S3). That is, it is determined whether or not the winker lever 13 is in the second position.

  When it is determined in step S3 that there is no signal in the area C of the RAM 24 (Yes in S3), the CPU 23 determines whether there is no signal in the area D of the RAM 24 (step S4). That is, it is determined whether or not the winker lever 13 is in the fourth position.

  If it is determined in step S4 that there is no signal in the area D of the RAM 24 (Yes in S4), the CPU 23 outputs a reset command (step S5). At this time, the camera microcomputer 27 does not connect the camera 2 and the input IF 21 to the switching circuit 29 in response to a reset command from the output IF 25.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1 that there is a signal in the area A of the RAM 24 (No in S1), or if it is determined in step S2 that there is a signal in the area C of the RAM 24 (No in S2), the CPU 23 Outputs the first command (step S6). At this time, the camera microcomputer 27 connects the right camera 2 a and the input IF 21 to the switching circuit 29 in accordance with the first command from the output IF 25.

  If it is determined in step S3 that there is a signal in the area B of the RAM 24 (No in S3), or if it is determined in step S4 that there is a signal in the area D of the RAM 24 (No in S4), the CPU 23 Outputs the second command (step S7). At this time, the camera microcomputer 27 connects the left camera 2b and the input IF 21 to the switching circuit 29 in accordance with the second command from the output IF 25.

  When a command is output in step S5, step S6 or step S7, the CPU 23 determines whether or not there is a signal in the area E of the RAM 24 (step S8). That is, it is determined whether an image signal is input.

  If it is determined in step S8 that there is a signal in the area E of the RAM 24 (Yes in S8), the CPU 23 causes the output IF 25 to output the image signal held in the area E (step S9). At this time, the image LSI 26 causes the monitor 28 to display an image corresponding to the image signal.

  The image obtained by the above processing will be described with the position of the winker lever 13 corresponding to the display example. As shown in FIG. 6, a vehicle 31 and a vehicle 32 exist on the right rear side of the vehicle 1 and on the left rear side of the vehicle 1, respectively. The right camera 2a captures the vehicle 31 that exists on the right rear side of the vehicle 1. In addition, the left camera 2 b captures the vehicle 32 that exists on the left rear side of the vehicle 1. Further, the back camera 2 c photographs the vehicle 31 and the vehicle 32 that exist behind the vehicle 1.

  As shown in FIG. 7, when the winker lever 13 takes the first position or the third position, the monitor 28 displays an image of the right rear vehicle 31 taken by the right camera 2a (FIG. 7A). See). On the other hand, when the winker lever 13 takes the second position or the fourth position, the monitor 28 displays an image of the left rear vehicle 32 taken by the left camera 2b (see FIG. 7B). At this time, an image included in the cutout area 32a may be displayed for an image captured by the right camera 2a. On the other hand, an image included in the cutout area 32b may be displayed for an image captured by the left camera 2b.

  As shown in FIG. 8, when an image included in the cutout area 32a or an image included in the cutout area 32b is displayed, these images may be displayed together with a navigation image such as a map image.

  According to the present embodiment, the winker lever 13 outputs a right signal for instructing the blinker to blink in the right direction or a second signal for outputting a left signal instructing the blinker to blink in the left direction. Before taking the position, the signal corresponding to the third position or the signal corresponding to the fourth signal is output only by operating the winker lever 13, so the situation in the direction in which the blinker is instructed to blink is indicated before the blinker blink instruction. Can be confirmed on the monitor 28 without bothering the user.

  According to the present embodiment, the signal corresponding to the third position or the signal corresponding to the fourth signal is output in response to the contact with the bottom surface 13a of the winker lever 13, and therefore corresponds to the third position. It is possible to prevent the signal or the signal corresponding to the fourth signal from being erroneously output.

  According to the present embodiment, the contact sensor 15 is provided at a position facing the bottom surface 12a of the winker lever 13 in the second region that is the second position side of the reference position, and contacts the peripheral surface of the winker lever 13. Therefore, the turn operation of the winker lever 13 can be made smooth.

  In the above embodiment, a contact sensor is used as a “sensor”. However, an optical sensor that emits light and outputs a signal based on the presence or absence of reflected light, a thermal sensor that outputs a signal according to heat, and the like. A non-contact sensor may be used. According to this embodiment, since the sensor does not need to come into contact with the winker lever 13, it is possible to effectively utilize the empty space at a position separated from the winker lever 13.

  In the present embodiment, the “sensor” is opposed to the bottom surface 12a of the blinker lever 13 in the first region that is the first position side of the reference position and the second region that is the second position side of the reference position. As shown in FIG. 9, a winker lever is provided in a first area that is a first position side of the reference position and a second area that is a second position side of the reference position as shown in FIG. You may provide in the position spaced apart from the 13 surrounding surfaces 12b. According to this embodiment, since the sensor is pressed by the winker lever 13, it is possible to reliably output a signal corresponding to the third position or a signal corresponding to the fourth signal.

  In the present embodiment, image signals from the right camera 2a and the left camera 2b are used, but an image signal from the back camera 2c may be used. At this time, if the winker lever 13 takes the first position or the third position, a region 32c corresponding to the right rear portion of the image photographed by the back camera 2c is cut out and displayed on the monitor 28. On the other hand, if the winker lever 13 takes the second position or the fourth position, a region 33d corresponding to the left rear of the image captured by the back camera 2c is cut out and displayed on the monitor 28 (FIG. 7C). See). According to this embodiment, even if there is no right camera 2a and left camera 2b, the situation of the direction in which the blinker is instructed to blink can be confirmed on the monitor 28.

  (Second Embodiment) The second embodiment states that “a third position between the reference position taken by the winker lever and the first position and a fourth position between the reference position and the second position”. This corresponds to an invention provided with “a speed sensor, an angular velocity sensor, or an acceleration sensor provided on the winker lever at a position separated from the rotation center”. Since any of the “speed sensor”, “angular velocity sensor”, and “acceleration sensor” has substantially the same configuration and processing, the present embodiment will be described using the “angular velocity sensor” as an example.

  The configuration of the vehicle 41 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. The description of the same configuration as that of the present embodiment and the first embodiment is omitted.

  As shown in FIG. 10, the operating device 43 includes an angular velocity sensor 45 provided inside the winker lever 13 at a position separated from the shaft 12 that is the rotation center of the winker lever 13. The angular velocity sensor 45 outputs a positive signal having a positive sign when the winker lever 13 rotates from the reference position side to the first position side, and the winker lever 13 rotates from the reference position side to the second position side. Then, a negative signal having a negative sign is output.

  As shown in FIG. 11, in the image display device 44, an angular velocity sensor 45 is connected to the input IF 21, and a positive signal and a negative signal from the angular velocity sensor 45 are held in the RAM 24. As shown in FIG. 12, the positive signal and the negative signal from the angular velocity sensor 45 are held in the area C of the RAM 24. The image signal from the camera 2 is held in the area D of the RAM 24.

  In the vehicle 41 configured as described above, processing in the image display device 54 will be described with reference to FIG. In the present embodiment, the processing in the image display device 54 is realized by the CPU 23 executing a program stored in the ROM 22. Of course, all the processing in the image display device 54 may be realized by hardware.

  As shown in FIG. 13, the CPU 23 determines whether or not there is a signal in the area C of the RAM 24 (step S21). That is, it is determined whether or not the winker lever 13 is rotated from the reference position or is about to rotate.

  If it is determined in step S21 that there is a signal in the area C of the RAM 24 (Yes in S21), the CPU 23 determines whether the signal held in the area C is a positive signal or a negative signal (step S22). That is, it is determined whether the winker lever 13 is directed from the reference position to the first position or the second position.

  If it is determined in step S22 that the signal held in the area C of the RAM 24 is a positive signal (Yes in S22), the CPU 23 outputs a first command (step S23). At this time, the camera microcomputer 27 connects the right camera 2 a and the input IF 21 to the switching circuit 29 in accordance with the first command from the output IF 25.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step S22 that the signal held in the area C of the RAM 24 is a negative signal (No in S22), the CPU 23 outputs a second command (step S24). At this time, the camera microcomputer 27 connects the left camera 2b and the input IF 21 to the switching circuit 29 in accordance with the second command from the output IF 25.

  When the command is output in step S23 or step S24, the CPU 23 determines whether or not there is a signal in the area E of the RAM 24 (step S25). That is, it is determined whether an image signal is input.

  If it is determined in step S25 that there is a signal in the area E of the RAM 24 (Yes in S25), the CPU 23 causes the output IF 25 to output the image signal held in the area E (step S26). At this time, the image LSI 26 causes the monitor 28 to display an image corresponding to the image signal.

  The image obtained by the above processing is as described in the first embodiment, and the processing when the image from the back camera 2c is used is also as described in the first embodiment (FIGS. 6 to 6). (See FIG. 8).

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, even if the winker lever 13 is slightly moved, a positive signal or a negative signal is output. Therefore, the situation in the direction in which the blinker is instructed to blink is indicated. It can be confirmed on the monitor 28 without bothering the user at an early stage.

  (Third Embodiment) In the third embodiment, “the first region which is the first position side from the reference position and the second region which is the second position side from the reference position are described above. A second sensor that is provided on the winker lever and outputs different signals depending on whether the object is present in the first region and the object is present in the second region. This corresponds to an invention provided with a sensor provided on the other end side of the winker lever with respect to the provided rotation switch.

  The configuration of the vehicle 51 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. The description of the same configuration as that of the present embodiment and the first embodiment is omitted.

  As shown in FIG. 14, the operating device 53 is provided in the operating portion 13c of the winker lever 13 in the second area that is on the second position side of the reference position, and the hand (corresponding to an object) is in the first area. And a hand (corresponding to an object) provided on the operation portion 13d of the winker lever 13 in the first area which is a first position side of the reference position. Is provided with a non-contact sensor 55b that outputs a signal in response to being in the second region. Both the non-contact sensor 55 a and the non-contact sensor 55 b are provided on the other end side of the winker lever 13 from the rotation switch 13 d provided on one end side of the winker lever 13.

  As shown in FIG. 15, in the image display device 54, non-contact sensors 55 a and 55 b are connected to the input IF 21, and signals from the non-contact sensors 55 a and 55 b are held in the RAM 24. As shown in FIG. 16, the signal from the non-contact sensor 55a and the signal from the non-contact sensor 55b are held in the region C and the region D of the RAM 24, respectively. Further, the image signal from the camera 2 is held in the area E of the RAM 24.

  In the vehicle 41 configured as described above, the processing in the image processing device 54 is the same as the processing described in the first embodiment (see FIG. 5). This is because the signals held in the region C and the region D indicate that the winker lever 13 takes the third position and the winker lever 13 takes the fourth position, respectively, in the first embodiment. In contrast to the signal, in the third embodiment, the signal indicating that the winker lever 13 is about to take the third position and the signal indicating that the winker lever 13 is about to take the fourth position, respectively. Because.

  Further, the image obtained by this processing is as described in the first embodiment, and the processing when the image from the back camera 2c is used is also as described in the first embodiment (FIG. 6). (See FIG. 8).

  According to the above-described embodiment, the non-contact sensor 55 is provided on the winker lever in the first region and the second region, and if the hand or the like is carried around the winker lever 13, the winker lever 13 is not touched. However, since the signal is output, the state of the direction in which the blinker is instructed to blink can be confirmed on the monitor 28 without bothering the user before the operation of the blinker lever 13.

  According to the present embodiment, since the non-contact sensor 55 is provided in the operation part 13d of the winker lever 13, the direction in which the blinker is instructed to blink by the same hand movement as that of the hand for instructing the blinker to blink is indicated. Can be confirmed on the monitor 28.

  According to the present embodiment, the non-contact sensor 55 is provided on the other end side of the winker lever 13 from the rotation switch 13d provided on one end side of the winker lever 13, and the rotation switch 13d is rotated. However, since the non-contact sensor 55 is in a fixed position, a signal corresponding to the presence of a hand can be reliably output.

  In the above embodiment, a non-contact sensor is used as the “second sensor”, but a contact sensor may be used. According to this embodiment, when the winker lever 13 is lightly touched, a signal is output, so that the situation of the direction in which the blinker is instructed to blink is not disturbed at the stage of starting the operation of the winker lever 13. It can be confirmed on the monitor 28.

  As described above, the image display apparatus according to the present invention has an effect of allowing the user to confirm the situation around the vehicle on the monitor without giving the user a direction before giving directions, and is useful as a vehicle.

The top view which shows the structure of the vehicle which is the best form for implementing the image display system which concerns on this invention The side view which shows the structure of the operating device in 1st Embodiment The block diagram which shows the structure of the image display apparatus in 1st Embodiment. The figure which shows the holding | maintenance area | region of the various signals in 1st Embodiment A flow chart showing processing in an image display device in a 1st embodiment The top view which shows the surrounding condition of the vehicle in 1st Embodiment (A) The figure which shows a mode that the image of the right camera in 1st Embodiment was displayed (b) The figure which shows a mode that the image of the left camera in 1st Embodiment was displayed (c) 1st Embodiment The figure which shows a mode that the image of the back camera in a form was displayed The figure which shows a mode that the image of the right camera in 1st Embodiment was displayed with the image for navigation The side view which shows the modification of the operating device in 1st Embodiment The side view which shows the structure of the operating device in 2nd Embodiment The block diagram which shows the structure of the image display apparatus in 2nd Embodiment The figure which shows the holding | maintenance area | region of the various signals in 2nd Embodiment. The flowchart which shows the process in the image display apparatus in 2nd Embodiment The side view which shows the structure of the operating device in 3rd Embodiment The block diagram which shows the structure of the image display apparatus in 3rd Embodiment The figure which shows the holding | maintenance area | region of the various signals in 3rd Embodiment.

Explanation of symbols

1, 41, 51 Vehicle (image display system)
2 Camera 3, 43, 53 Operation device 4, 44, 54 Image display device 13 Winker lever 13a Bottom surface 13b Peripheral surface 13c Operation part 13d Rotation switch 15 Contact sensor (sensor)
22 ROM (control means)
23 CPU (control means)
45 Angular velocity sensor (sensor)
55 Non-contact sensor (second sensor)

Claims (20)

A camera provided on each of the first direction side and the second direction side of the intersecting line from the intersecting line that intersects perpendicularly to the axle when traveling straight;
Depending on a third position between the reference position and the first position taken by the winker lever and a fourth position between the reference position and a second position which is symmetrical with respect to this reference position. Sensors that output different signals,
In response to a signal output by the sensor and corresponding to a third position taken by the winker lever, an image photographed by a camera provided on the first direction side of the intersection line is displayed on a monitor and output by the sensor. An image display device configured to display on the monitor an image captured by a camera provided in a second direction side of an intersection line fixed in accordance with a signal corresponding to a fourth position taken by the winker lever; Display system. A first signal for instructing the winker to indicate the first direction and a second direction for instructing the winker to indicate the second direction according to the first position and the second position which are symmetrical with respect to the reference position taken by the winker lever, respectively. An operation device that outputs a signal of 2,
An operating device comprising sensors that output different signals according to a third position between the reference position and the first position taken by the winker lever and a fourth position between the reference position and the second position. . The sensor is a contact provided at a position facing the bottom surface of the winker lever in a first region that is a first position side of the reference position and a second region that is a second position side of the reference position. The operating device according to claim 2, wherein the operating device is a sensor. The sensor is provided at a position facing the bottom surface of the winker lever in a first region that is a first position side of the reference position and a second region that is a second position side of the reference position. The operating device according to claim 2, wherein the operating device is a contact sensor. The sensor is provided at a position separated from the peripheral surface of the winker lever in a first region which is a first position side from the reference position and a second region which is a second position side from the reference position. The operating device according to claim 2, wherein the operating device is a contact sensor. The sensor is provided at a position separated from the peripheral surface of the winker lever in a first region which is a first position side from the reference position and a second region which is a second position side from the reference position. The operating device according to claim 2, wherein the operating device is a non-contact sensor. The sensor is a contact sensor provided on a peripheral surface of the winker lever in a first region which is a first position side from the reference position and a second region which is a second position side from the reference position. The operating device according to claim 2. The operating device according to claim 2, wherein the sensor is a speed sensor, an angular speed sensor, or an acceleration sensor provided on the winker lever at a position separated from a rotation center thereof. An image on the first direction side, which is output by the operating device according to any one of claims 2 to 8 and is photographed by a camera in accordance with a signal corresponding to a third position taken by the winker lever, is used as a monitor. An image display device comprising control means for causing a monitor to display an image on the second direction side that is displayed and output by the operation device and corresponding to a signal corresponding to a fourth position taken by the winker lever. The image display device according to claim 9, wherein the operation device and the control means are connected via a local area network laid on a vehicle. A vehicle for indicating a first direction and a second direction by a turn signal according to a first position and a second position which are symmetrical with respect to a reference position taken by a turn signal lever,
A camera provided on each of the first direction side and the second direction side of the intersecting line from the intersecting line that intersects perpendicularly to the axle when traveling straight;
Sensors that output different signals according to a third position between the reference position and the first position taken by the winker lever and a fourth position between the reference position and the second position;
In response to a signal output by the sensor and corresponding to a third position taken by the winker lever, an image photographed by a camera provided on the first direction side of the intersection is displayed on the monitor and output by the sensor. And a control means for causing a monitor to display an image photographed by a camera provided on the second direction side of the intersection line in response to a signal corresponding to a fourth position taken by the winker lever. The vehicle according to claim 11, wherein the sensor and the control means are connected via a local area network laid on the vehicle. A camera provided on each of the first direction side and the second direction side of the intersecting line from the intersecting line that intersects perpendicularly to the axle when traveling straight;
A first region that is the first position side from the reference position and a second position side that is the second position side from the reference position on the peripheral surface of the winker lever that takes a first position and a second position that are symmetrical with respect to the reference position. A second sensor that is provided in two regions and outputs different signals depending on whether the object is present in the first region and the object is present in the second region;
In response to a signal output from the second sensor and corresponding to the presence of an object in the first region, an image photographed by a camera provided on the first direction side from the intersection line is displayed on the monitor. An image captured by a camera provided on the second direction side with respect to the intersection line fixed in accordance with a signal output by the second sensor and corresponding to an object existing in the second region is displayed on the monitor. An image display system comprising an image display device to be operated. A first signal for instructing the winker to indicate the first direction and a second direction for instructing the winker to indicate the second direction according to the first position and the second position which are symmetrical with respect to the reference position taken by the winker lever, respectively. An operation device that outputs a signal of 2,
The object provided on the winker lever in the first area which is the first position side from the reference position and the second area which is the second position side from the reference position, and the object is present in the first area And a second sensor that outputs different signals in response to the presence in the second region. The operating device according to claim 14, wherein the second sensor is provided on one end side of the winker lever. The operating device according to claim 15, wherein the second sensor is provided on the other end side of the winker lever with respect to a rotation switch provided on one end side of the winker lever. A first direction side image captured by a camera in response to a signal output from the operating device according to any one of claims 14 to 16 and corresponding to the presence of an object in the first region is monitored. An image display apparatus comprising: a control unit configured to display a second direction side image captured by a camera in response to a signal corresponding to a signal displayed on the operation device and output from the operation device and corresponding to an object existing in the first region . The image display device according to claim 17, wherein the image display device is connected to the operation device via a local area network laid on a vehicle. A vehicle for indicating a first direction and a second direction by a turn signal according to a first position and a second position which are symmetrical with respect to a reference position taken by a turn signal lever,
A camera provided on each of the first direction side and the second direction side of the intersecting line from the intersecting line that intersects perpendicularly to the axle when traveling straight;
A first region that is the first position side from the reference position and a second position side that is the second position side from the reference position on the peripheral surface of the winker lever that takes a first position and a second position that are symmetrical with respect to the reference position. A second sensor that is provided in two regions and outputs different signals depending on whether the object is present in the first region and the object is present in the second region;
In response to a signal output from the second sensor and corresponding to the presence of an object in the first region, an image photographed by a camera provided on the first direction side from the intersection line is displayed on the monitor. An image captured by a camera provided on the second direction side with respect to the intersection line fixed in accordance with a signal output by the second sensor and corresponding to an object existing in the second region is displayed on the monitor. A vehicle comprising an image display device to be operated. The vehicle according to claim 19, wherein the sensor and the control means are connected via a local area network laid on the vehicle.

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