JP2008290590A - Vehicular information provision device - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a vehicular information provision device capable of shortening the time required for grasping visual information corresponding to acoustic information by a user as much as possible. <P>SOLUTION: The vehicular information provision device is provided with a first display unit D1 for displaying the visual information to a user; and a second display unit D2 for display the other visual information to the user. On the first display unit D1, a first acoustic sense information provision means 220 for providing the first acoustic sense information corresponding to the visual information is provided, and on the second display unit D2, a second acoustic sense information provision means 250 for providing the second acoustic sense information corresponding to the other visual information is provided. The first acoustic sense information provision means 220 is provided with a first speaker 223; and a first sound-guide part 224 for leading the sound emitted by the first speaker 223 to the user through a first sound transmission part 310b. The second acoustic sense information provision means 250 is provided with a second speaker 253; a second sound-guide part 254 for leading the sound emitted by the second speaker 253 to the user through a second sound transmission part 408b. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a vehicle information providing apparatus that provides information to a vehicle user using, for example, an auditory information providing unit.

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, in an information providing device for a vehicle provided with this type of auditory information providing means, for example, an analog display (display unit) such as a speedometer and a tachometer mounted in a vehicle meter, and various indicators are used. An alarm buzzer, which is a means for providing auditory information, is attached to the back of the circuit board located behind. When the driver (vehicle user) is not wearing a seat belt, the seat belt indicator is turned on and the buzzer is turned on. At this time, the buzzer alarm (sound) is transmitted to the back of the vehicle instrument through a plurality of slits (holes) provided in the cover member that covers the back of the circuit board, and then the instrument panel that houses the vehicle instrument. The reflection was repeated inside and was transmitted to the user side. Specifically, the buzzer warning sound is transmitted to the user as a sound leaking from the gap between the vehicle instrument and the instrument panel or through another gap provided inside the instrument panel as a sound leaking from the user's feet. (For example, see Patent Document 1 below).
Utility Model Registration No. 3094073

  On the other hand, Patent Document 2 below discloses a vehicle display device such as a vehicle instrument in which two types of display units are arranged at a predetermined distance. In other words, one of the two types of display units is configured as a digital display having a liquid crystal display that displays the vehicle speed numerically, and the other display unit displays the engine speed and the like with a pointer. Configured as an analog display.

In this case, taking into account that the vehicle speed information is more important information for the user, an analog display (the other display unit) is disposed in the steering depth direction, and a digital display ( A configuration has been adopted in which one display unit) is disposed above the steering, which is a position that is easily visible from the user side. A covering member having a first covering part that defines the visible region of the analog display and a second covering part that defines the visible region of the digital display is disposed so as to cover both displays.
JP 2003-76294 A

  By the way, if the technical content disclosed in Patent Document 1 is applied in a configuration in which two types of display units are arranged at a predetermined distance as described in Patent Document 2, the engine speed is indicated and displayed. An alarm buzzer (hereinafter referred to as a first buzzer) as an auditory information providing means is attached to the back surface of a circuit board (hereinafter referred to as a first wiring board) located behind an analog display for Become.

  At this time, for example, when the remaining fuel of the vehicle is equal to or less than a predetermined value, the remaining fuel warning lamp provided in the analog indicator (the other display unit) is turned on and the first buzzer is sounded. A buzzer alarm (sound) is transmitted to the back of the analog display (vehicle instrument) through a plurality of slits (holes) provided in the first cover member covering the back of the first wiring board, and thereafter The sound leaked from the gap between the two displays and the instrument panel that houses them is transmitted to the user side.

  On the other hand, an alarm buzzer (hereinafter referred to as a second buzzer) serving as an auditory information providing means is provided on the back surface of a circuit board (hereinafter referred to as a second wiring board) located behind the digital display (liquid crystal display). It is also possible to attach. At this time, for example, when the vehicle speed exceeds a predetermined speed (for example, 100 km / h), the overspeed indicator provided in the one display unit is turned on and the second buzzer is sounded. The alarm (sound) sound is transmitted to the back of the digital display (vehicle instrument) through a plurality of slits (holes) provided in the second cover member covering the back of the second wiring board, and then Similar to the alarm sound generated by the buzzer 1, the sound is transmitted to the user side as a sound leaked from the gap between the two displays and the instrument panel that houses the display.

  According to such a configuration, the alarm sound emitted from the first buzzer or the second buzzer separately provided for each of the display units spaced apart from each other is transmitted to the back of each display unit (both indicators). After that, the sound leaked from the gap between the two displays and the instrument panel that houses them is transmitted to the driver (user) side. Therefore, since the driver naturally receives the sound (alarm sound from each buzzer) that is deteriorated (deformed) with respect to the sound that the first buzzer or the second buzzer originally has. There is a problem that the sound pressure of the sound is insufficient, or the sound quality of the alarm sound is deteriorated.

  In addition to this, the driver recognizes the alarm sound emitted from each buzzer as described above as a sound (modified sound) emitted from the entire display unit including an analog display and a digital display. Therefore, it takes a long time for the driver to watch the analog indicator or the digital indicator in order to grasp the lighting state of the remaining fuel warning light and the overspeed indicator as notification information (visual information).

That is, for example, when the first buzzer provided in the analog display is sounded simultaneously with the lighting of the remaining fuel warning lamp (visual information) provided in the analog display that is the other display unit, the first buzzer The warning sound of the remaining fuel warning due to blowing is recognized by the driver as if it were emitted from the entire display unit. At this time, after the driver (user) grasps the lighting state of the remaining fuel warning light, after paying attention to the digital display side which is the one display unit where the remaining fuel warning light is not lit, , Pay attention to the analog indicator side with the remaining fuel warning light, and grasp the lighting state of the remaining fuel warning light, and thus the indicator (remaining fuel warning light) is not lit There is a problem that it takes time to grasp the lighting state of the indicator as much as it takes time to gaze at the display side, and there is room for further improvement.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a vehicle information providing apparatus that can shorten the time required for a user to grasp visual information corresponding to auditory information as much as possible in order to deal with the above-described problems. To do.

  The present invention is a vehicle information providing apparatus that provides information to a vehicle user, the first display unit having a first display panel for displaying predetermined visual information to the user, and the user. A second display unit having a second display panel for displaying other visual information different from the visual information, a first cover for defining a first visible region of the first display panel, and the second display unit. And a cover member having a second cover portion that defines a second visible region of the display panel, wherein the first hearing unit provides the first hearing information corresponding to the visual information to the first hearing unit. Information providing means is provided, and the second display unit is provided with second auditory information providing means for providing second auditory information corresponding to the other visual information, and the first auditory information is provided. The providing means includes the first display panel. A first buzzer or a first speaker disposed behind the first buzzer, and a first sound transmission provided in the first cover portion for a sound emitted from the first buzzer or the first speaker. A second sound information providing means for guiding the user to the user through a second portion, wherein the second auditory information providing means includes a second buzzer or a second buzzer disposed behind the second display panel. A speaker, and a second sound guide unit that guides the sound emitted from the second buzzer or the second speaker to the user through a second sound transmission unit provided in the second cover unit. It is characterized by.

  The present invention is also a vehicle information providing device for providing information to a vehicle user, the first display unit having a first display panel for displaying predetermined visual information to the user, and the use A second display unit having a second display panel for displaying other visual information different from the visual information to the person, and the first display unit has a first auditory sense corresponding to the visual information. A first auditory information providing means for providing information and a first fluoroscopic panel that allows the visual information to be seen through are provided, and the second display unit has a second corresponding to the other visual information. A second auditory information providing means for providing the auditory information and a second fluoroscopic panel that allows the other visual information to be seen through, wherein the first auditory information providing means is provided with the first fluoroscopic panel. Arranged to contact with The first auditory information panel includes a first driving unit that vibrates the first fluoroscopic panel, and the second auditory information providing unit is arranged so as to contact the second fluoroscopic panel. And a second driving unit configured to vibrate the second fluoroscopic panel in accordance with the second auditory information.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the initial objective can be achieved and the information provision apparatus for vehicles which can shorten time required for a user to grasp | ascertain visual information corresponding to auditory information as much as possible can be provided.

(First Embodiment) A first embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

  FIG. 1 shows an overview of an example of a vehicle information providing apparatus according to the present embodiment. In this case, the vehicle information providing apparatus 100 includes a first display unit D1 and a second display unit D2. It consists of a vehicle instrument equipped.

  The first display unit D1 includes a pointer-type display unit (analog display) provided with a pointer and an indicator plate (first display panel), which will be described later. In FIG. 1, the left side of the first display unit D1. A first pointer-type display unit 101 comprising a tachometer disposed on the right side, and a thermometer and a fuel meter disposed on the right side of the first display unit D1 in FIG. The pointer-type display units 102 and 103.

  The first display unit D1 (the indicator plate) is provided with a plurality of indicators for displaying various types of notification information (predetermined visual information). Each of these indicators is usually provided with an indicator light source corresponding to the indicator, and the indicator light source is turned on when the information should be notified, and the indicator is turned on (light emission display). Yes. For example, in FIG. 1, reference numeral 104 denotes an indicator including a fuel remaining amount warning lamp provided in the second pointer type display unit 103 including a fuel meter. When the indicator becomes less than or equal to a predetermined value, the indicator light source located immediately below the remaining fuel level warning lamp 104 is turned on to display light emission.

  On the other hand, the second display unit D2 comprises a liquid crystal display (digital display) having a light receiving type liquid crystal display element as will be described later. In FIG. 1, above the display unit D1, Other notification information (for example, vehicle speed and various vehicle states during auto-cruise traveling) that is disposed at a predetermined distance and is different from the notification information is displayed. Note that the second display unit D2 may be an EL display including an organic EL panel made of a self-luminous display element instead of a liquid crystal display.

  FIG. 2 is a block diagram of the vehicle information providing apparatus 100 of FIG. As its configuration, a vehicle information terminal 210 and a multiplex communication input / output terminal 211 for inputting and outputting vehicle information, a vehicle interface (vehicle I / F) means 201, and a control means 202 for controlling the vehicle information providing apparatus 100. Storage means 203 comprising a ROM or the like for storing a processing program, driving means 204 for driving / controlling each pointer type display unit 101, 102, 103 and display control of the remaining fuel amount warning lamp 104, and the liquid crystal display A liquid crystal driving circuit 205 that drives and controls the element, a first auditory information providing unit 220 that provides first auditory information (described later) corresponding to the notification information, and a first auditory information providing unit 220 that corresponds to the other notification information. Second auditory information providing means 250 for providing second auditory information (described later) is provided.

  The first auditory information providing unit 220 includes a sound / sound synthesis unit 221 that reproduces sound / sound, an amplifier 222 that amplifies an output signal from the sound / speech synthesis unit 221, and an amplifier 222. For example, a substantially circular first speaker 223 that outputs an amplified signal of the vehicle, and a cabin (a user who drives the vehicle) inside the vehicle through a plurality of sound transmission units to be described later, the sound emitted from the first speaker 223 And a first sound guide portion 224 for guiding to the sound.

  Note that the configuration of the second auditory information providing unit 250 is the same as that of the first auditory information providing unit 220, and outputs the above-described sound / speech synthesis unit 221 and amplifier 222 and the amplified signal from the amplifier 222. And a second sound guide unit 254 for guiding the sound emitted from the second speaker 253 to the user through the sound transmission unit. That is, in the configuration of the second auditory information providing unit 250, the sound / speech synthesizer 221 and the amplifier 222 are common components compared to the configuration of the first auditory information providing unit 220, and other components (speakers) And a sound guide part) are provided separately.

  In the case of this embodiment, the first and second speakers 223 and 253 include a top plate having a through-hole portion into which a center pole described later is inserted, and a back plate having a center pole protruding from the center portion. A magnetic circuit having a ring-shaped magnet sandwiched between the plates so as to surround the center pole, and a voice disposed in a magnetic gap formed between the center pole and the top plate A coil, a cone-shaped diaphragm connected to the tip of the voice coil, and the magnetic circuit and a frame that supports the diaphragm at a predetermined position. When a current is passed through the voice coil, A force is applied to the voice coil, and the diaphragm is vibrated in conjunction with the movement of the voice coil. The first speaker 223 is disposed below the third pointer-type display unit 103 in the first display unit D1, and the second speaker 253 is provided in the second display unit D2. It is disposed below the liquid crystal display element (see FIG. 1).

  In the vehicle information providing apparatus 100, a travel control device 231 that performs automatic driving control such as auto-cruise travel and an operation unit 232 including an operation switch of the travel control device 231 are connected via a multiplex communication line 230. Become.

  FIG. 3 shows a cross-sectional view of the third pointer type display unit 103 in the first display unit D1, and the configuration of the third pointer type display unit 103 will be described in detail below. Note that the configuration of the first and second pointer type display units 101 and 102, which are other pointer type display units in the first display unit D1, is substantially the same as the configuration of the third pointer type display unit 103. Detailed description thereof will be omitted.

  The third pointer-type display unit 103 is rotationally driven by the first circuit board 301, a driving device 303 that is conductively attached to the first circuit board 301 and has a rotating shaft 302 extending forward, and the rotating shaft 302. A pointer 304, an indicator plate (first display panel) 305 disposed behind the pointer 304 and disposed on the circuit board 301, an indicator light source 306 that illuminates the indicator plate 305, and an indicator plate 305 A case body 307 that holds the pointer, a turning member 308 for exposing the pointer 304 and the indicator plate 305, a first see-through panel 309 disposed on the front side of the turning member 308, and the first see-through panel 309. The first visor (first covering portion) 310 that conceals the outer edge portion of the first circuit board 301 and the first cover member 311 that covers the back side of the first circuit board 301.

  The first circuit board 301 is composed of, for example, a hard circuit board in which a wiring pattern (not shown) is provided on a glass epoxy base material, and includes a control unit 202 that controls the auditory information providing units 220 and 250, and a driving device 303. Drive means 204 for driving / controlling, sound / speech synthesis means 221, amplifier 222, first speaker 223, indicator light source 306, and various circuit components (not shown) such as resistors and capacitors. Conductive connection is made to the wiring pattern. In addition, the first circuit board 301 includes a substantially circular first through-hole portion 301a that has an opening formed corresponding to the first speaker 223 mounted on the back surface thereof.

  The driving device 303 is composed of a movable magnet type instrument or a stepping motor, and the first circuit board 301 whose main part is on the first cover member 311 side so that the rotating shaft 302 penetrates the first circuit board 301. And electrically connected to the wiring pattern (driving means 204) by an appropriate conducting means such as soldering.

  The pointer 304 is made of a synthetic resin, and includes an instruction portion 304a that extends linearly so as to indicate an indicator portion (described later) of the indicator plate 305, and a cover (pointer cap) 304b that covers the center of rotation of the indicator portion 304a. ing.

  The indicator plate 305 is made of a synthetic resin such as PC and is formed in a substantially thin plate shape, and an indicator portion 305a made of scales, numbers, etc. indicated by the indicator portion 304a is formed on the surface thereof. In this case, the indicator portion 305a is arranged in an arc along the rotation trajectory of the pointer 304.

  The indicator light source 306 includes, for example, a chip-type light emitting diode that emits white light. The indicator light source 306 is mounted on the front surface of the first circuit board 301 on the side opposite to the first cover member 311 and causes the indicator portion 305a to emit white light. It is a luminous body.

  The case body 307 is made of, for example, white synthetic resin, and is positioned between the first circuit board 301 and the indicator plate 305. The case body 307 functions as a holding member that holds the indicator plate 305, and from the indicator light source 306. It has a function as a reflecting member that reflects illumination light forward.

  Reference numeral 307 a denotes a sealed space that is surrounded by, for example, a cylindrical cup-shaped recess 307 b provided in the case body 307 and the first circuit board 301, and the sealed space 307 a is the first of the first circuit board 301. The first through-hole portion 301a communicates with the first through-hole portion 301a and acts as an enclosure for the first speaker 223 disposed adjacent to the first through-hole portion 301a.

  The sealed space 307a as the enclosure is used as a vibration space for sound radiated from the back surface of the first speaker 223 (the first through-hole portion 301a of the first circuit board 301). In the embodiment, since the recessed portion 307b surrounding the sealed space 307a and the first circuit board 301 are in contact (contacted) to form the sealed space 307a, the front surface of the first speaker 223 (that is, the first penetration) The sound emitted from the first sound guide portion 224 side opposite to the hole portion 301a is not canceled by the sound that wraps around from the back surface of the first speaker 223. Here, the sound that wraps around is the sound that comes out from the back surface of the first speaker 223 through the contact surface of the first circuit board 301 with the first through-hole portion 301a, the sealed space 307a, and the concave portion 307b. The sound leaks outside the sealed space 307a.

  In addition, a plurality of engaging portions (not shown) including claw portions or the like are provided at appropriate positions on the outer peripheral portion of the case body 307, and each of the engaging portions includes a plurality of later-described first cover members 311. By being locked by the locking portions, the case body 307 and the first cover member 311 are fitted and fixed so as to sandwich the first circuit board 301.

  The facing member 308 is made of, for example, black synthetic resin, and is provided in front of the indicator plate 305, and includes an opening window 308a that exposes the pointer 304 and the indicator plate 305 to the user.

  The first see-through panel 309 is made of a translucent synthetic resin, is formed in a substantially concave shape, and is supported (held) by the turning member 308 so as to cover the opening window 308a of the turning member 308. The indicator plate 305 (including notification information such as the indicator) can be seen through to the user.

  The first visor 310 is made of, for example, black synthetic resin, and is disposed in front of the first fluoroscopic panel 309 so as to hide only the outer edge portion of the first fluoroscopic panel 309 that is a part of the first fluoroscopic panel 309. It is arranged. The first visor 310 includes a first opening 310 a having an opening area substantially the same as the opening area of the opening window 308 a of the facing member 308. This means that the first opening 310a has a function of determining the first visible region R1 of the pointer 304 and the indicator plate 305.

  In addition, 310b is a first sound for transmitting the sound emitted by the first speaker 223 guided to the front side of the first circuit board 301 through the first sound guide unit 224 to the passenger compartment (the user). In the case of this embodiment, the first sound transmission unit 310b is densely formed at the first visor 310 portion located below the third pointer type display unit 103 in FIG. It is composed of a plurality of minute sound emitting holes.

  The first cover member 311 is made of, for example, white synthetic resin, and is formed in a substantially box shape having an opening on the first circuit board 301 side. The first cover member 311 functions as a storage member for storing the driving device 303 and through a heat dissipation hole (not shown). It has a function as a heat radiating member for releasing heat generated from the indicator light source 306 to the outside of the first display unit D1.

  The first cover member 311 has a peripheral wall portion 312 at a portion corresponding to the first speaker 223 as shown in detail in FIG. 4 which is an enlarged view of the portion C in FIG. And a bottom wall portion (bottom portion) 313 and a frame body having an opening portion 314 that is open on the opposite side of the bottom wall portion 313, and a first sound that guides the sound emitted from the front surface of the first speaker 223 to the user side. A sound guide portion 224 is integrally formed. The peripheral wall portion 312 of the first sound guide portion 224 includes a first peripheral wall portion 312a having a substantially “C” shape and the first peripheral wall portion 312a so as to close the opening region of the first peripheral wall portion 312a. And a second peripheral wall portion 312b having a substantially “U” shape extending around the periphery of the first peripheral wall portion. In this case, the height dimensions of the peripheral wall portions 312a and 312b are set to be substantially the same, and the second peripheral wall portion The part 312b is configured to protrude around the first cover member 311 (outside).

  Then, an opening portion 314 is constituted by a region surrounded by both the peripheral wall portions 312a and 312b. Hereinafter, the region of the opening portion 314 corresponding to the first peripheral wall portion 312a is defined as the first opening portion 314a and the second peripheral wall portion. A region of the opening portion 314 corresponding to 312b is defined as a second opening portion 314b. Reference numeral 315 denotes a flat portion having a step shape formed at a position one step higher than the bottom wall portion 313 in the first sound guide portion 224, and the flat portion 315 includes the first peripheral wall portion 312a (the first circumferential portion 312a). It consists of a substantially horseshoe-shaped horizontal surface surrounding the bottom wall portion 313 corresponding to one opening portion 314a), and is formed on the inner wall surface of the first peripheral wall portion 312a.

  Accordingly, when the first cover member 311 is viewed from the front, the bottom wall portion 313 and the flat portion 315 are configured to face the entire opening portion 314. This is because the bottom wall portion 313 and the flat portion 315 are combined. This means that the corresponding region corresponds to the opening portion 314 region composed of the opening portions 314a and 314b. At this time, as shown in FIG. 5, the substantially horseshoe-shaped flat portion 315 is configured to abut on the front side outer edge portion of the first speaker 223 which is a part of the substantially circular first speaker 223. Thus, the sound emitted from the front surface of the first speaker 223 does not cause interference in the gap between the first speaker 223 and the first peripheral wall 312a.

  In the first cover member 311, a plurality of locking portions (not shown) corresponding to the respective engaging portions of the case body 307 are provided at appropriate positions on the outer peripheral portion excluding the first sound guide portion 224. Each is formed. Therefore, the first cover member 311 having the first sound guide portion 224 is locked to the first cover member 311 by engaging the engagement portions of the case body 307 with the engagement portions of the first cover member 311. The circuit board 301 is attached to the case body 307 so as to cover the back of the circuit board 301. In this embodiment, the first cover member 311 is part of the first sound guide portion 224. Since only the second peripheral wall portion 312b protrudes from the periphery (outside) of the first circuit board 301, the second opening portion 314b corresponding to the second peripheral wall portion 312b has the first circuit board. The state is not covered by 301.

  As a result, the second opening 314b can efficiently guide the sound emitted from the first speaker 223 accommodated in the first sound guide 224 to the front side of the first circuit board 301. Become. That is, the sound emitted from the front surface of the first speaker 223 disposed behind the indicator plate 305 passes through the first sound guide portion 224 and the second opening portion 314b, and the front of the first circuit board 301. So that it is efficiently guided to the side (the first visible region R1 side) and further transmitted toward the user's eyes through the first sound transmission unit 310b provided close to the first visible region R1 side. It has become.

  FIG. 6 shows a cross-sectional view of the second display unit D2. The second display unit D2 includes a second circuit board 401, a liquid crystal display element (second display panel) 402, an element light source 403, a frame 404, a diffusion plate 405, a covering member 406, The second see-through panel 407, a second visor (second covering portion) 408, and a second cover member 409 are configured.

  The second circuit board 401 is made of a hard circuit board obtained by applying a circuit pattern (not shown) to a glass epoxy base material, for example, and a liquid crystal driving circuit 205 for driving and controlling the liquid crystal display element 402 (see FIG. 2). The second speaker 253, the element light source 403, and various circuit components (not shown) such as a resistor and a capacitor are conductively connected to the circuit pattern. In addition, the second circuit board 401 includes a substantially circular second through-hole portion 401a that has an opening formed corresponding to the second speaker 253 mounted on the back surface thereof. It is assumed that the second circuit board 401 is conductively connected to the first circuit board 301 by a predetermined wiring member.

  The liquid crystal display element 402 includes a liquid crystal display panel such as a TFT, and based on input signals (electrical signals) from the vehicle information terminal 210 and the multiplex communication input / output terminal 211, the other notification information (for example, vehicle speed and auto cruise traveling). Various information).

  The element light source 403 includes a plurality of chip-type light emitting diodes that emit illumination light of an appropriate color (for example, orange), and is disposed (mounted) on the second circuit board 401 on the back side of the diffusion plate 405, respectively. It is a light emitter that supplies illumination light to the front side (the diffuser plate 405 side).

  The frame 404 is made of, for example, white synthetic resin, and is positioned between the second circuit board 401 and the liquid crystal display element 402. The frame 404 functions as a holding member that holds the liquid crystal display element 402, and an element light source 403. And the like as a reflecting member that reflects the illumination light from the front side.

  Reference numeral 404 a denotes a sealed space surrounded by, for example, a cylindrical cup-shaped recess 404 b provided in the frame body 404 and the second circuit board 401, and the sealed space 404 a is a second space of the second circuit board 401. The second through-hole portion 401a communicates with the second through-hole portion 401a and acts as an enclosure for the second speaker 253 disposed adjacent to the second through-hole portion 401a.

  The sealed space 404a, which is this enclosure, is used as a vibration space for sound radiated from the back surface of the second speaker 253 (second through-hole portion 401a of the second circuit board 401). In the embodiment, since the concave portion 404b surrounding the sealed space 404a and the second circuit board 401 are in contact (contacted) to form the sealed space 404a, the front surface of the second speaker 253 (that is, the second penetration) The sound emitted from the second sound guide portion 254 side opposite to the hole 401a is not canceled out by the sound that circulates from the back surface of the second speaker 253.

  The diffusing plate 405 is made of, for example, a substantially flat light-transmitting synthetic resin having milky white color, and is sandwiched between the liquid crystal display element 402 and the frame body 404 to make the illumination light from the element light source 403 substantially uniform. Therefore, it has a function as a light diffusing member.

  The covering member 406 is made of, for example, black synthetic resin, and is provided in front of the liquid crystal display element 402, and includes an opening window 406a for exposing the other notification information to the user.

  The second transparent panel 407 is made of a translucent synthetic resin, is formed in a substantially concave shape, and is supported (held) by the cover member 406 so as to cover the opening window 406a of the cover member 406. The notification information can be seen through to the user.

  The second visor 408 is made of, for example, black synthetic resin, and is disposed in front of the second perspective panel 407 so as to conceal a required portion of the second perspective panel 407. The second visor 408 includes a second opening 408a having an opening region slightly narrower than the opening region of the opening window 406a of the covering member 406, and the second opening 408a includes: A second visible region R2 of the liquid crystal display element 402 is defined.

  408b is a second sound for transmitting the sound emitted by the second speaker 253 guided to the front side of the second circuit board 401 through the second sound guide portion 254 to the passenger compartment (the user). In the present embodiment, the second sound transmission unit 408b is a plurality of transmission units that are densely formed at the second visor 408 located below the liquid crystal display element 402 in FIG. It consists of a small sound emitting hole.

  In this case, the second visor 408, which is the second cover portion, is integrally formed with the first visor 310, which is the first cover portion, via a connecting portion (not shown). The cover member H in which the second visor 410 and the second visor 410 are integrally formed corresponds to the cover member in the claims.

  The second cover member 409 is made of, for example, a white synthetic resin, and is formed in a substantially box shape having an opening on the second circuit board 401 side. The second cover member 409 generates a second heat generated from the element light source 403 through a heat radiation hole (not shown). The display unit D2 has a function as a heat radiating member for escaping to the outside.

  The second cover member 409 has a peripheral wall portion 412 at a portion corresponding to the second speaker 253 as shown in detail in FIG. 7 which is an enlarged view of the portion D in FIG. And a bottom wall portion (bottom portion) 413 and a frame body having an opening portion 414 that opens on the opposite side of the bottom wall portion 413, and a second sound that guides the sound emitted from the front surface of the second speaker 253 to the user side. A sound guide portion 254 is integrally formed. The peripheral wall portion 412 of the second sound guide portion 254 includes a first peripheral wall portion 412a having a substantially “C” shape and the first peripheral wall portion 412a so as to close the opening region of the first peripheral wall portion 412a. And a second peripheral wall portion 412b having a substantially “U” shape extending around the periphery of the first peripheral wall portion. In this case, the height dimensions of the respective peripheral wall portions 412a and 412b are set to be substantially the same. The portion 412b is configured to protrude around the second cover member 409 (outside).

  And the opening part 414 is comprised by the area | region enclosed by both the surrounding wall parts 412a and 412b, and the area | region of the opening part 414 corresponding to the 1st surrounding wall part 412a is made into the 3rd opening part 414a and the 2nd surrounding wall part hereafter. A region of the opening portion 414 corresponding to 412b is referred to as a fourth opening portion 414b. Reference numeral 415 denotes a flat portion having a step shape formed at a position one step higher than the bottom wall portion 413 in the second sound guide portion 254, and the flat portion 415 includes the first peripheral wall portion 412 a (first 3 is composed of a substantially horseshoe-shaped horizontal surface surrounding the bottom wall portion 413 corresponding to the three opening portions 414a), and is formed on the inner wall surface of the first peripheral wall portion 412a.

  Therefore, when the second cover member 409 is viewed from the front, the bottom wall portion 413 and the flat portion 415 are configured so as to face the entire opening portion 414. This means that the bottom wall portion 413 and the flat portion 415 are aligned. This means that the corresponding region corresponds to the opening portion 414 region composed of the opening portions 414a and 414b. At this time, as shown in FIG. 8, the substantially horseshoe-shaped flat portion 415 is configured to come into contact with the front-side outer edge portion of the second speaker 253 that is a part of the substantially circular second speaker 253. Thus, the sound emitted from the front surface of the second speaker 253 does not cause interference in the gap between the second speaker 253 and the first peripheral wall portion 412a.

  In the present embodiment, only the second peripheral wall portion 412 b that is a part of the second sound guide portion 254 of the second cover member 409 protrudes from the periphery (outside) of the second circuit board 401. Therefore, the fourth opening portion 414b corresponding to the second peripheral wall portion 412b is not covered with the second circuit board 401.

  Thereby, the fourth opening portion 414b can efficiently guide the sound emitted from the second speaker 253 housed in the second sound guide portion 254 to the front side of the second circuit board 401. Become. That is, the sound emitted from the front surface of the second speaker 253 disposed behind the liquid crystal display element 402 passes through the second sound guide portion 254 and the fourth opening portion 414b, and the second circuit board 401 has a sound. It is efficiently guided to the front side (second visible region R2 side), and further transmitted toward the user's eyes through the second sound transmission unit 408b provided close to the second visible region R2. It has become.

  Next, the operation of the vehicle information providing apparatus 100 will be described. The control means 202, from the vehicle information terminal 210 for inputting / outputting vehicle information and the multiplex communication input / output terminal 211, the vehicle state relating to traveling control (auto cruise), alarm information, information relating to operation of auto cruise, and various vehicle information ( For example, information on the remaining amount of fuel) is obtained, and based on this information, vehicle state notification regarding auto-cruise, alarm output, guidance regarding operation of auto-cruise, answer back and remaining fuel warning are sent to each of the auditory information providing means 220, 250. Via the speakers 223 and 253, the sound effect, the sound, the fuel remaining amount warning lamp 104 provided in the second pointer type display unit 102 (first display unit D1), and the liquid crystal display element 402 (second And the image displayed by the display unit D2).

  Here, the operation at the time of input of the control means 202 will be described by taking the alarm information and the vehicle information as examples. The control means 202 obtains information about the vehicle from the vehicle information terminal 210 for inputting / outputting vehicle information and the multiplex communication input / output terminal 211, and based on this information, whether there is a condition for generating vehicle status notification and alarm output. judge. Here, when the vehicle condition notification and the alarm output generation condition are detected, the notification information is notified by the first auditory information providing means 220 with sound effects and voices, and an indicator (for example, fuel) is displayed. The remaining amount warning light 104) is visually displayed, and the other notification information is notified by the second auditory information providing means 250 with sound effects and voices, and the display form related to the other notification information is liquid crystal. The image is visually displayed by an image displayed by the display element 402.

  9 (a) to 9 (c) show the second auditory information corresponding to the other notification information by the second auditory information providing means 250 with the sound effect and the voice while the second notification information is notified to the other notification information. The specific example which displays the related display form with the said image is shown.

  For example, FIG. 9A shows a case where a preceding vehicle is detected during auto-cruise traveling. The control means 202 sends a signal indicating that the preceding vehicle has been detected during auto-cruise traveling simultaneously with the automatic travel setting by the travel control device 231 based on a predetermined operation of the operation means 232 or after automatic travel setting. When input via the multiplex communication input / output terminal 211, the second auditory information providing means 250 is controlled so that “preceding vehicle is detected” is output by sound after the sound effect “Pawn”. At this time, the sound effect “Pawn” emitted from the second speaker 253 and the sound “The preceding vehicle has been detected” pass through the inside of the second sound guide portion 254 and the second sound transmission portion 408b to the vehicle. It is emitted toward the room (the user).

  Next, when a signal indicating that the vehicle has decelerated from the set vehicle speed to the vehicle speed of the preceding vehicle is input from the travel control device 231 via the multiplex communication line 230 and the multiplex communication input / output terminal 211, the control means 202 reads “ The second auditory information providing means 250 is controlled to output “decelerate traveling”. At this time, the voice “running at a reduced speed” emitted from the second speaker 253 is directed to the vehicle interior (the user) through the second sound guide portion 254 and the second sound transmission portion 408b. It is emitted. At the same time, on the liquid crystal display element 402 (second display unit D2), a display “decelerated running” is displayed as an image.

  Thereafter, when the control means 202 inputs a signal indicating that the vehicle is following following the vehicle speed of the preceding vehicle from the travel control device 231 via the multiplex communication line 230 and the multiplex communication input / output terminal 211, the sound effect “Pawn” is output. Thereafter, the second auditory information providing means 250 is controlled so as to output “following running” by voice. At this time, the sound effect “pawn” and the sound “following running” emitted from the second speaker 253 pass through the interior of the second sound guide portion 254 and the second sound transmission portion 408b to the vehicle interior. It is emitted toward (the user). At this time, the control means 202 changes the display form “decelerated running” in FIG. 9A to “following running” in order to make the display form related to the notification content by the second auditory information providing means 250. The display of the liquid crystal display element 402 is controlled so as to change to the display form.

  FIG. 9B shows a case where the preceding vehicle has changed lanes during auto-cruise traveling. When a signal indicating that the preceding vehicle has changed lanes is input from the traveling control device 231 via the multiplex communication line 230 and the multiplex communication input / output terminal 211, the control means 202 sends the sound “ The second auditory information providing means 250 is controlled to output “the lane has been changed”. At this time, the sound effect “Pawn” emitted from the second speaker 253 and the sound “the preceding vehicle has changed lanes” pass through the second sound guide unit 254 and the second sound transmission unit 408b. It is emitted toward the passenger compartment (the user).

  Next, when the control means 202 inputs a signal that the vehicle accelerates to the set vehicle speed from the travel control device 231 via the multiplex communication line 230 and the multiplex communication input / output terminal 211, the control means 202 “accelerates to the set speed by voice”. The second auditory information providing unit 250 is controlled to output “ At this time, the voice “running to the set speed” emitted from the second speaker 253 passes through the second sound guide unit 254 and the second sound transmission unit 408b to the vehicle compartment (the user ). At the same time, on the liquid crystal display element 402 (second display unit D2), a display “accelerated running” is displayed as an image.

  After that, when a signal indicating that the vehicle travels at a constant speed at the set vehicle speed is input via the multiplex communication line 230 and the multiplex communication input / output terminal 211, after the sound effect “pawn”, “run at the set speed” by voice. The second auditory information providing means 250 is controlled so as to output. At this time, the sound effect “pawn” emitted from the second speaker 253 and the sound “run at the set speed” pass through the second sound guide unit 254 and the second sound transmission unit 408b. It is emitted toward the passenger compartment (the user). At this time, the control means 202 changes the display form “accelerated running” in FIG. 9B to “set speed running” in order to make the display form related to the notification content by the second auditory information providing means 250. The display of the liquid crystal display element 402 is controlled so as to be changed to a display form.

  FIG. 9C shows an approach warning of a preceding vehicle during auto-cruise traveling. When a signal indicating that the preceding vehicle is approaching is input from the traveling control device 231 via the multiplex communication line 230 and the multiplex communication input / output terminal 211, the control means 202 transmits the sound “preceding” after the sound effect “Pippippippi”. The second auditory information providing means 250 is controlled so as to output “I am approaching the car, please operate the brake”. At this time, the sound effect “beep” emitted from the second speaker 253 and the sound “approaching the preceding vehicle, please operate the brake” are generated inside the second sound guide unit 254, the second sound It is emitted toward the passenger compartment (the user) through the sound transmission unit 408b. At the same time, the display “brake operation” is displayed as an image on the liquid crystal display element 402 (second display unit D2).

  In this way, the sound effect and sound emitted by the second speaker 253 are emitted without being deteriorated toward the user's eyes through the second sound transmission unit 254 and the second sound transmission unit 408b. Thus, the user can easily recognize sound effects and voices. As a result, the user (that is, the driver) can hear the vehicle running state during auto-cruising from substantially the same position as the visual information displayed on the liquid crystal display element 402 (corresponding to other visual information in the claims). It is possible to recognize (understand) instantaneously.

  On the other hand, FIG. 9D shows an indicator of the display form related to the notification information while the first auditory information providing means 220 notifies the first auditory information corresponding to the notification information with sound effects and voices. A specific example in which the light emission display is performed is shown.

  For example, FIG. 9D shows a state where the remaining amount of fuel in the vehicle is below a predetermined value. When the control means 202 inputs a signal indicating that the remaining amount of fuel in the vehicle is equal to or less than a predetermined value via the vehicle information terminal 210 or the multiplex communication input / output terminal 211, the sound is “voiced” after the sound effect “pawn”. The first auditory information providing means 220 is controlled to output “please refuel”. At this time, the sound effect “Pawn” emitted from the first speaker 223 and the sound “please refuel” pass through the first sound transmission unit 224 and the first sound transmission unit 310b. It is emitted toward the passenger compartment (said user). At the same time, the indicator light source located immediately below the fuel remaining amount warning light 104 is controlled to be turned on, so that the fuel remaining amount warning light 104 is emitted and displayed as visual information (corresponding to the visual information in the claims). .

  As described above, the sound effect and the sound emitted from the first speaker 223 are emitted without being deteriorated toward the eyes of the user through the first sound transmission unit 310b and the first sound transmission unit 310b. Thus, the user can easily recognize sound effects and voices. Thereby, the user (that is, the driver) instantly recognizes (understands) the state in which the fuel remaining amount is equal to or less than a predetermined value from the substantially same position as the visual information associated with the lighting of the fuel remaining amount warning lamp 104. ).

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the first display unit D1 having the indicator plate (first display panel) 305 for displaying the notification information to the user and the other notification information to the user are displayed. The second display unit D2 having the liquid crystal display element (second display panel) 402 to be operated, the first cover part 310 defining the first visible area R1 of the indicator plate 305, and the second visible area R2 of the liquid crystal display element 402. A first covering unit H having a second covering portion 408 for determining the first hearing information providing means 220 for providing the first hearing information corresponding to the notification information in the first display unit D1. The second display unit D2 is provided with second auditory information providing means 250 that provides the second auditory information corresponding to the other notification information, and the first auditory information providing means 22 is provided. Includes a first speaker 223 disposed behind the indicator plate 305, a first sound guide unit 224 for guiding sound emitted from the first speaker 223 to the user through the first sound transmission unit 310b, The second auditory information providing means 250 includes a second speaker 253 disposed behind the liquid crystal display element 402, and a sound emitted from the second speaker 253 and the second sound transmission unit 408b. And a second sound guide portion 254 that guides the user through.

  Therefore, when the user recognizes, for example, the voice “please refuel” emitted from the first speaker 223 whose deterioration is suppressed, for example, the voice is as if the first display unit D1 in the first display unit D1. It can be heard as if it is emitted from the vicinity of the visible region R1 toward the user's eyes. Along with this, the user can naturally (voluntarily) visually recognize the visual information displayed on the first display unit D1 (for example, the lighting state of the remaining fuel amount warning lamp 104). The user is prevented from visually recognizing the other display unit side (in this case, the second display unit D2 side) on which the visual information is not displayed, and the visual information corresponding to the sound. Can be grasped in a shorter time than before, and an information providing apparatus for a vehicle with improved HMI (human machine interface) for the user can be provided.

  In addition, when the user recognizes, for example, a voice from the second speaker 253 whose deterioration is suppressed, for example, “approaching a preceding vehicle, please perform a brake operation”, the user hears such a voice. It can be heard as if it is emitted from the vicinity of the second visible region R2 in the second display unit D2 toward the user's eyes. As a result, the user can naturally (voluntarily) visually recognize the other visual information displayed on the second display unit D2 (for example, a notification display “brake operation”). The user is prevented from visually recognizing the other display unit side (in this case, the first display unit D1 side) on which the visual information is not displayed, and the visual information corresponding to the sound. Can be grasped in a shorter time than before.

  Further, in the present embodiment, using the first speaker 223 and the first sound guide unit 224, the sound emitted from the first speaker 223 passes through the first sound guide unit 224 and the first sound transmission unit 310b. Then, using the second speaker 253 and the second sound guide unit 254, the sound emitted from the second speaker 253 is emitted inside the second sound guide unit 254, the second sound guide unit 254, and the second sound guide unit 254. Although the case where the sound is transmitted toward the user's eyes through the second sound transmission unit 408b has been described, either one of the speakers may be replaced with a buzzer, or both may be replaced with a buzzer. For example, when both are replaced with a buzzer, the first buzzer is used instead of the first speaker 223, the second buzzer is used instead of the second speaker 253, and the buzzer and the sound guide unit are used. The sound emitted from the buzzer is emitted toward the user's eyes.

  In the present embodiment, a single first speaker 223 and a single first sound guide portion 224 integrally formed with the cover member 311 so as to accommodate the first speaker 223 are shown in FIG. In the above description, the example in which the first display unit D1 is disposed below has been described. However, the first speaker 223 and the first sound guide unit 224 are not limited to the lower part, and may be arbitrary in the first display unit D1. It can be arranged at a location. Further, in FIG. 1, the first display unit D1 has a pair of first speakers 223 disposed in a region to be a lower left corner and a lower right corner, and a cover so as to accommodate the pair of first speakers 223. You may make it transmit the sound of each speaker as a stereo sound in front of the said user's eyes using a pair of 1st sound guide part 224 integrally formed in the member 311. FIG. Similarly for the second display unit D2, the speaker 253 and the sound guide portion 254 can be disposed at any location in the second display unit D2, and the lower left corner and the lower right corner of the second display unit D2. A speaker 253 and a sound guide unit 254 may be provided in each region.

  In this embodiment, the example in which the first display unit D1 is an analog display and the second display unit D2 is a digital display has been described. For example, the first display unit D1 is a digital display. It is good. Further, when an overspeed indicator is installed as visual information displayed on the second display unit D2, as in the prior art, the second display unit D2 is an analog display equipped with a speedometer. It is also possible.

(Second Embodiment) Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 10 and 11. The same reference numerals are used for the same or corresponding parts as in the first embodiment. Detailed description is omitted. 10 is a cross-sectional view of the third pointer-type display unit 103 in the first display unit D1, and FIG. 11 is a cross-sectional view of the second display unit D2.

  The second embodiment is different from the first embodiment in that each of the display units D1 and D2 has through holes 301a and 401a in the circuit boards 301 and 401 and cover members 311 and 409 (sound guiding portions 224 and 224). 254) and the sound transmission units 310b and 408b in the visors 310 and 408 are abolished, and the first transparent panel 309 is in contact with the first transparent panel 309 on the back surface of the first transparent panel 309 instead of the first speaker 223. The first exciter (first driving means) 500 is disposed, and the second exciter (first driving unit) 500 is disposed so as to contact the second fluoroscopic panel 407 on the back surface of the second fluoroscopic panel 407 instead of the second speaker 253. 2 driving means) 510 is provided. Needless to say, the sealed spaces 307a and 404a and the recesses 307b and 404b become unnecessary with the abolishment of the through-hole portions 301a and 401a.

  In this case, each of the exciters 500 and 510 includes a substantially cylindrical cup-shaped external yoke having a storage portion for storing a magnet and an internal yoke, which will be described later, and a disk-shaped magnet that is sequentially placed on the bottom side inner wall surface in the storage portion. And a magnetic circuit that forms a magnetic gap between the inner and outer yokes, a voice coil that vibrates in the magnetic gap of the magnetic circuit, and a voice coil that is disposed on the magnetic circuit and is generated in the voice coil It is mainly composed of a vibrating body that vibrates up and down by a driving force and a frame body that houses these parts. In the exciters 500 and 510, the vibrating body vibrates up and down according to the amplitude and phase of the electrical signal that is the auditory information (the first and second auditory information) applied to the voice coil. It has a function as a drive part which bends and vibrates the fluoroscopic panels 309 and 407 by vibration.

  That is, the first exciter 500 bends and vibrates the fluoroscopic panel 309 according to the first auditory information corresponding to the visual information, and emits sound such as sound effects and voices in front of the user's eyes. The second exciter 510 bends and vibrates the fluoroscopic panel 407 in accordance with the second auditory information corresponding to the other visual information, and produces sound such as sound effects and voices in front of the user's eyes. It is something that emits.

  Further, the first and second exciters 500 and 510 (that is, the surface of the vibrating body) are fixed to the back surfaces of the first and second fluoroscopic panels 309 and 407 with a double-sided tape or the like. For example, as shown in FIG. 10 and FIG. 11, it is outside the third and fourth visible regions R3 and R4 defined by the first and second visors 310 and 408 as shown in FIGS. 1 and the second openings 310a and 408a).

  For example, the first exciter 500 includes a pair of first wiring cords (not shown) electrically connected to both ends of the voice coil, and the pair of first wiring cords is a first one. The circuit board 301 is electrically connected. Similarly, the second exciter 500 includes a pair of second wiring cords (not shown) electrically connected to both ends of the voice coil, and the pair of second wiring cords is a second circuit. It is electrically connected to the substrate 401.

  Also in the second embodiment, for example, when the first see-through panel 309 is flexed and vibrated by driving the first exciter 500, the user hears a sound, for example, “please refuel” with the deterioration suppressed. It can be heard as if it is emitted from the entire third visible region R3 in the first display unit D1 (first perspective panel 309) toward the user's eyes. Along with this, the user can naturally (voluntarily) visually recognize the visual information displayed on the first display unit D1 (for example, the lighting state of the remaining fuel amount warning lamp 104). The user is prevented from visually recognizing the other display unit side (in this case, the second display unit D2 side) on which the visual information is not displayed, and the visual information corresponding to the sound. Can be grasped in a shorter time than before.

  Further, for example, when the second fluoroscopic panel 407 is flexed and vibrated by driving the second exciter 510, the user is suppressed from deterioration, for example, “approaching the preceding vehicle, please perform the brake operation”. It can be heard as if the sound is emitted from the entire fourth visible region R4 in the second display unit D2 (second perspective panel 407) toward the user's eyes. As a result, the user can naturally (voluntarily) visually recognize the other visual information displayed on the second display unit D2 (for example, a notification display “brake operation”). The user is prevented from visually recognizing the other display unit side (in this case, the first display unit D1 side) on which the visual information is not displayed, and the visual information corresponding to the sound. Can be grasped in a shorter time than before.

  In the second embodiment, the case where the first exciter 500 is provided on the first display unit D1 side and the second exciter 510 is provided on the second display unit D2 side has been described. Instead of the exciter, the speaker employed in the first embodiment may be mounted on the display unit side.

  When visual information is simultaneously displayed on the display units D1 and D2, the control unit 202 selects the auditory information providing units 220 and 250 according to the importance (urgent level) of the visual information. Control. In other words, the control means 202 first blows one of the speakers mounted on each display unit D1, D2 or is mounted on each display unit D1, D2 so as to emit auditory information having high importance first. To control one of the exciters to drive, and then to control the other speaker to sound (or to drive the other exciter) so as to emit less important auditory information. Become.

1 is an overview of a vehicle information providing apparatus according to a first embodiment of the present invention. It is a block diagram of the information provision device for vehicles by the embodiment. It is AA sectional drawing of FIG. FIG. 4 is an essential part cross-sectional view showing an enlarged C part in FIG. 3. It is a principal part front view of the 1st cover member by the embodiment. It is BB sectional drawing of FIG. It is principal part sectional drawing which expands and shows the D section in FIG. It is a principal part front view of the 2nd cover member by the embodiment. (A)-(c) is a figure which shows the operation | movement of the 2nd auditory information provision means by the embodiment, and the visual information corresponding to this, (d) is the 1st auditory information provision means by the embodiment. It is a figure which shows the operation | movement and visual information corresponding to this. It is sectional drawing of the 1st display unit by 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is sectional drawing of the 2nd display unit by the 2nd Embodiment.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 100 Vehicle information provision apparatus 202 Control means 220 1st auditory information provision means 223 1st speaker 224 1st sound guide part 250 2nd auditory information provision means 253 2nd speaker 254 2nd sound guide part 305 Indicator board (first display panel)
310 First visor (first cover)
310b First sound transmission unit 402 Liquid crystal display element (second display panel)
408 Second visor (second cover)
408b Second sound transmission unit 500 First exciter (first driving means)
510 Second exciter (second driving means)
D1 1st display unit D2 2nd display unit H Cover member R1 1st visible region R2 2nd visible region R3 3rd visible region R4 4th visible region

Claims (2)

A vehicle information providing device that provides information to a vehicle user,
A first display unit having a first display panel for displaying predetermined visual information to the user, and a second display panel for displaying other visual information different from the visual information to the user. Two display units, and a covering member having a first covering portion that defines a first visible region of the first display panel and a second covering portion that defines a second visible region of the second display panel. ,
The first display unit is provided with first auditory information providing means for providing first auditory information corresponding to the visual information, and the second display unit is provided with the other visual information. A second auditory information providing means for providing corresponding second auditory information is provided;
The first auditory information providing means generates a sound emitted from the first buzzer or the first speaker and the first buzzer or the first speaker disposed behind the first display panel. A first sound guide part that guides the user through the first sound transmission part provided in the first cover part,
The second auditory information providing means generates a second buzzer or second speaker disposed behind the second display panel, and a sound emitted from the second buzzer or the second speaker. An information providing apparatus for a vehicle, comprising: a second sound guide portion that guides the user through a second sound transmission portion provided in the second cover portion. A vehicle information providing device that provides information to a vehicle user,
A first display unit having a first display panel for displaying predetermined visual information to the user, and a second display panel for displaying other visual information different from the visual information to the user. 2 display units,
The first display unit is provided with first auditory information providing means for providing first auditory information corresponding to the visual information and a first see-through panel capable of seeing through the visual information, The second display unit includes a second auditory information providing unit that provides second auditory information corresponding to the other visual information and a second perspective panel that allows the other visual information to be seen through. Provided,
The first auditory information providing means is provided to be in contact with the first fluoroscopic panel, and includes first driving means for vibrating the first fluoroscopic panel according to the first auditory information. And
The second auditory information providing means is provided so as to be in contact with the second fluoroscopic panel, and includes second driving means for vibrating the second fluoroscopic panel according to the second auditory information. An information providing device for a vehicle characterized by comprising:

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