JP2015130667A - Three-dimensional stereoscopic display device and three-dimensional stereoscopic display signal generation device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a display device which improves visibility of a three-dimensional stereoscopic image or three-dimensional stereoscopic movie.SOLUTION: A three-dimensional stereoscopic display device includes at least one of a function of generating image data or movie data for a right eye and for a left eye for three-dimensional stereoscopic display using an apparent display surface of displaying an image or movie of a display object in three-dimensional stereoscopy as a surface different from a screen of a stereoscopic display monitor part by tilting it at a prescribed angle in a prescribed direction, and a function of generating image data or movie data for the right eye and for the left eye for three-dimensional stereoscopic display using the apparent display surface of displaying the image or movie of the display object in three-dimensional stereoscopy as the surface different from the screen of the stereoscopic display monitor part by deforming it into a prescribed curved shape. The three-dimensional stereoscopic display device includes a function of performing processing for generating the image data or movie data for the right eye and for the left eye for three-dimensional stereoscopic display using the apparent display surface of displaying the image or movie of the display object as the surface different from the screen of the stereoscopic display monitor part by tilting it at the prescribed angle or deforming it into the prescribed curved shape.

Description

  The present invention relates to a three-dimensional stereoscopic display device that displays a three-dimensional stereoscopic image or a three-dimensional stereoscopic movie.

  The conventional stereoscopic display device disclosed in Patent Document 1 provides a three-dimensional stereoscopic image mainly used for home use. This stereoscopic display device is highly convenient because it can view stereoscopic images without wearing glasses for stereoscopic viewing. For example, it is suitable as a content playback device for passenger seats and a display device for rear seat RSE (Rear Seat Entertainment).

JP-A-2005-175656

  However, when the conventional technique represented by Patent Document 1 is applied to a display device that displays vehicle information for a driver or displays a meter panel, it cannot be used as it is without consideration for safety. For example, while a vehicle is running, it is possible to show the driver a 3D stereoscopic image with movement, or a 3D stereoscopic image or a 3D stereoscopic image in which features such as a stereoscopically displayed building are randomly disordered. In order to impair visibility, safety considerations are necessary. Furthermore, there is no description about a method for performing a suitable display during driving of a three-dimensional stereoscopic image display to improve safety and a method for improving visibility.

  The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems, and an apparent three-dimensional stereoscopic display surface is changed in the distance from the display screen of the three-dimensional stereoscopic display device or in a direction easy for the user to see. It is an object of the present invention to obtain a 3D stereoscopic display device and a 3D stereoscopic display signal generation device that can improve the visibility of a 3D stereoscopic image or a 3D stereoscopic image by rotating the image to the 3D.

  The three-dimensional stereoscopic display device according to the present invention reproduces the right-eye and left-eye image data or video data for three-dimensional stereoscopic display of the input display target image or video, and the reproduction processing unit for reproduction. A stereoscopic display monitor unit for three-dimensionally displaying a right-eye image and a left-eye image or video for three-dimensional stereoscopic display of the displayed display target image or video, and an apparent appearance of three-dimensional stereoscopic display of the display target image or video A screen composition processing unit that generates right-eye and left-eye image data or video data for three-dimensional stereoscopic display and outputs the same to the reproduction processing unit. The screen composition processing unit has an apparent display surface for three-dimensionally displaying an image or video to be displayed as a surface different from the screen of the stereoscopic display monitor unit by inclining at a predetermined angle in a predetermined direction. 3D A function for generating right-eye and left-eye image data or video data for body display, and an apparent display surface for three-dimensionally displaying an image or video to be displayed is deformed into a predetermined curved surface shape for stereoscopic display. Provided with at least one function for generating right-eye and left-eye image data or video data for three-dimensional stereoscopic display on a different surface from the screen of the monitor unit, and three-dimensional stereoscopic display of an image or video to be displayed Image data for right and left eyes for three-dimensional stereoscopic display in which the apparent display surface to be tilted at a predetermined angle or deformed into a predetermined curved surface to have a surface different from the screen of the stereoscopic display monitor unit, or It has a function of performing processing for generating video data.

  According to the present invention, the apparent three-dimensional stereoscopic display surface is changed in the distance from the display screen of the three-dimensional stereoscopic display device or rotated in a direction that is easy for the user to view, thereby obtaining a three-dimensional stereoscopic image or a three-dimensional image. There is an effect that the visibility of the stereoscopic video can be improved.

It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the three-dimensional display system using the three-dimensional three-dimensional display apparatus concerning this invention. It is a figure for demonstrating the principle of the three-dimensional display in a three-dimensional display monitor. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the vehicle-mounted information system using the three-dimensional stereoscopic display device by Embodiment 1 of this invention. 4 is a flowchart showing a flow of screen composition processing of the three-dimensional stereoscopic display device according to Embodiment 1; It is a figure for demonstrating the screen synthetic | combination process which makes the apparent display position of a planar map the back | inner side from the screen of a stereoscopic display monitor. It is a figure for demonstrating the coordinate system prescribed | regulated to the relationship of the display position of FIG. It is a figure which shows the flow of the data in the screen composition process of FIG. It is a figure for demonstrating the screen compositing process which makes the display position of the planar map the foreground rather than the screen of a stereoscopic display monitor. It is a figure which shows the flow of the data in the screen composition process of FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating a stereoscopic display example by the three-dimensional stereoscopic display device of Embodiment 1. FIG. The figure for demonstrating the screen compositing process which makes the apparent map display surface of a planar map into the back | inner side from the screen of a three-dimensional display monitor in Embodiment 2, and makes the apparent display surface of an icon before this map display surface. It is. It is a figure which shows the flow of the data in the screen composition process of FIG. It is a figure for demonstrating the screen compositing process which made the apparent map display surface of a planar map into the back | inner side from the screen of a stereoscopic display monitor, and made the apparent display surface of the icon into the back | inner side from a map display surface. It is a figure which shows the flow of the data in the screen composition process of FIG. It is a figure for demonstrating the screen compositing process which made the apparent map display surface of a planar map the near side from the screen of a stereoscopic display monitor, and made the apparent display surface of the icon before the map display surface. It is a figure which shows the flow of the data in the screen composition process of FIG. It is a figure for demonstrating the screen compositing process which made the apparent map display surface of a planar map the near side from the screen of a stereoscopic display monitor, and made the apparent display surface of an icon into the back | inner side from a map display surface. It is a figure which shows the flow of the data in the screen composition process of FIG. FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating a stereoscopic display example of the three-dimensional stereoscopic display device according to the second embodiment. FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating a stereoscopic display example of the three-dimensional stereoscopic display device according to the second embodiment. In the third embodiment, a screen composition in which the apparent map display surface of the planar map is located behind the stereoscopic display monitor screen and the apparent display surface of the route guidance screen is in front of the apparent map display surface. It is a figure for demonstrating a process. It is a figure which shows the flow of the data in the screen composition process of FIG. In Embodiment 4, it is a figure for demonstrating the screen synthetic | combination process which inclined the map display surface of the apparent planar map to the horizontal direction. It is a figure which shows the detail of the screen composition process of FIG. 22 roughly. FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating a stereoscopic display example of a three-dimensional stereoscopic display device according to Embodiment 4; In Embodiment 5, it is a figure for demonstrating the screen compositing process which inclined the apparent map display surface of the planar map to the perpendicular direction. FIG. 26 is a diagram schematically showing details of the screen compositing process of FIG. 25. FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating a stereoscopic display example of the three-dimensional stereoscopic display device according to the fifth embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the vehicle-mounted information system using the three-dimensional three-dimensional display apparatus by Embodiment 6 of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a stereo image production | generation processing core. It is a figure for demonstrating the screen compositing process which displays the surface of the map display surface of a planar map as a curved surface. It is a figure which shows the detail of the screen composition process of FIG. 30 roughly.

Hereinafter, in order to describe the present invention in more detail, modes for carrying out the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.
Embodiment 1 FIG.
FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a configuration example of a stereoscopic display system using a three-dimensional stereoscopic display device according to the present invention. FIG. 1A shows a stereoscopic display system 1A that displays a stereoscopic image from left and right images captured by a binocular camera. 1A, a stereoscopic display system 1A includes a left-eye camera 2a, a right-eye camera 2b, a recording / photographing device 3, a screen composition processing unit 4, a video reproduction device 5, and a stereoscopic display monitor (stereoscopic display monitor unit) 6. Is provided.
The left-eye camera 2 a and the right-eye camera 2 b are arranged side by side with an interval considering the binocular parallax, and the scenery A to be photographed is photographed under the control of the recording and photographing device 3. The left and right video data of the landscape A photographed by the left-eye camera 2a and the right-eye camera 2b are recorded in the recording / photographing device 3. The screen composition processing unit 4 subjects the left and right video data read from the recording / photographing device 3 to a three-dimensional stereoscopic video composition process unique to the present invention, and outputs the resultant to the video reproduction device 5.
The video reproduction device 5 reproduces the left and right video data processed by the screen composition processing unit 4 and outputs it to the stereoscopic display monitor 6. The stereoscopic display monitor 6 displays the left and right video data reproduced by the video reproduction device 5 in a stereoscopic manner as viewed from the viewer.

A stereoscopic display system 1B shown in FIG. 1B includes a stereoscopic video content receiver 7, a screen composition processing unit 4, a video reproduction device 5, and a stereoscopic display monitor 6 that communicate with an external device via an antenna 7a. The stereoscopic video content receiver 7 is a receiver that receives the stereoscopic video content including the left and right video data as described above from the external device via the antenna 7a.
The screen composition processing unit 4 subjects the left and right video data of the stereoscopic video content received by the stereoscopic video content receiver 7 to the three-dimensional stereoscopic video synthesis processing unique to the present invention, and outputs it to the video reproduction device 5 To do. Similarly to FIG. 1A, the stereoscopic display monitor 6 displays the left and right video data reproduced by the video reproduction device 5 in a stereoscopic manner as viewed from the viewer.

  A stereoscopic display system 1 </ b> C illustrated in FIG. 1C includes a storage device 8 that stores stereoscopic display content, a screen composition processing unit 4, a video reproduction device 5, and a stereoscopic display monitor 6. The stereoscopic display content is content data including the left and right video data as described above. The storage device 8 may be an HDD (Hard Disk Drive) or a semiconductor memory that stores stereoscopic display content. Further, it may be a drive device that reproduces a storage medium such as a CD or DVD that stores stereoscopic display content.

The screen composition processing unit 4 subjects the left and right video data of the stereoscopic display content read from the storage device 8 to the three-dimensional stereoscopic video composition processing unique to the present invention, and outputs it to the video reproduction device 5. Similarly to FIG. 1A, the stereoscopic display monitor 6 displays the left and right video data reproduced by the video reproducing device 5 in a stereoscopic manner as viewed from the viewer.
Note that so-called three-dimensional data (for example, three-dimensional map data) is stored as stereoscopic display content, and the screen composition processing unit 4 calculates how the image indicated by the three-dimensional data is viewed from the left and right viewpoints. Thus, left and right video data may be generated.

  FIG. 2 is a diagram for explaining the principle of stereoscopic display on the stereoscopic display monitor, and shows an example of stereoscopic display with the naked eye. The stereoscopic display monitor 6 shown in FIG. 2 includes a liquid crystal display element group 6a and a parallax barrier unit 6b. The liquid crystal display element group 6a includes a right-eye liquid crystal element group that has directivity so that the right-eye image reaches the right eye, and a left-eye image that has directivity so that the left-eye image reaches the left eye. A liquid crystal element group. The parallax barrier unit 6b is a visual field barrier that blocks light from a backlight (not shown in FIG. 2) in order to alternately display a right-eye image and a left-eye image.

The left and right video data played back by the video playback device 5 is displayed as a left-eye (L) video signal and a right-eye (R) video signal alternately as L, R, L, R,. 6 is input. The liquid crystal display element group 6a operates the left-eye liquid crystal element group when the left-eye (L) video signal is input, and operates the right-eye liquid crystal element group when the right-eye (R) video signal is input.
At this time, the parallax barrier unit 6b blocks the light of the backlight that has passed through the right-eye liquid crystal display element group during the operation of the left-eye liquid crystal element group, and the left-eye liquid crystal display element during the operation of the right-eye liquid crystal element group. Block the light from the backlight that has passed through the group. As a result, the right-eye video and the right-eye video are alternately displayed on the screen of the stereoscopic display monitor 6, and the stereoscopic video can be viewed from the viewpoint of the viewer shown in FIG.

  Note that the present invention is not limited to the stereoscopic display monitor 6 having the configuration shown in FIG. 2, and may be a monitor that realizes stereoscopic viewing by another mechanism. For example, a method may be used in which a viewer obtains a stereoscopic image by wearing spectacles in which different polarizing plates are attached to left and right lenses as dedicated glasses.

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a configuration of the in-vehicle information system using the three-dimensional stereoscopic display device according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention. In FIG. 3, the in-vehicle information system 1 is a system that functions as the stereoscopic display system shown in FIG. The in-vehicle information system 1 includes a main CPU 4a, a video playback device 5, a stereoscopic display monitor 6, a GPS (Global Positioning System) receiver 9, a vehicle speed sensor 10, an internal memory 11, a CD / DVD drive device 12, an HDD 13, and radio reception. Machine 14, DTV receiver 15, in-vehicle LAN_I / F unit 16, operation input unit 18, amplifier 19, and speaker 20.

  The main CPU 4 a is a CPU that controls each component in the in-vehicle information system 1. When the main CPU 4a executes a program 13d (an application program for in-vehicle information processing) stored in the HDD 13, the function as the screen composition processing unit 4 shown in FIG. 1 is exhibited. The video reproduction device 5 is a device that reproduces the left and right video data synthesized by the screen synthesis processing unit 4 of the main CPU 4 a and outputs it to the stereoscopic display monitor 6. The stereoscopic display monitor 6 is a monitor that displays the left and right video data reproduced by the video reproduction device 5 in a stereoscopic manner when viewed from the viewer.

  The GPS receiver 9 is a receiver that receives position information of the host vehicle from a GPS satellite, and the vehicle speed sensor 10 is a sensor that detects a vehicle speed pulse for calculating the vehicle speed of the host vehicle. The internal memory 11 is a memory serving as a work area when the main CPU 4a executes an application program for in-vehicle information processing. The CD / DVD drive device 12 is a device that plays back an AV source stored in a storage medium 12a such as a CD or a DVD. When the AV source stored in the storage medium 12a includes stereoscopic display video data, it functions as the stereoscopic video content receiver 7 shown in FIG. 1B, and the in-vehicle information system 1 is shown in FIG. The 3D display system 1B shown in FIG.

The HDD (Hard Disk Drive Device) 13 is a large-capacity storage device mounted on the in-vehicle information system 1, and stores a map database (hereinafter abbreviated as map DB) 13a, icon data 13b, guidance screen data 13c, and a program 13d. .
The map DB 13a is a database in which map data used in navigation processing is registered. The map data also includes POI information in which the location of POI (Point Of Interest) on the map or detailed information related thereto is described.
The icon data 13b is data indicating an icon to be displayed on the screen of the stereoscopic display monitor 6. There are icons for operation buttons for performing various operations on the screen.
The guidance screen data 13c is data indicating a guidance screen describing a route that the host vehicle should travel during the navigation process.
The program 13d is an application program for in-vehicle information processing executed by the main CPU 4a. For example, there is an application program for map display including a program module that realizes the function of the screen composition processing unit 4.

The radio receiver 14 is a receiver that receives a radio broadcast. For example, the radio receiver 14 is tuned according to an operation of a channel selection button (not shown).
The DTV receiver 15 is a receiver that receives digital television broadcasts, and, like the radio receiver 14, is selected according to the operation of a channel selection button (not shown). When the received digital television broadcast includes 3D stereoscopic display video data, the DTV receiver 15 functions as the stereoscopic video content receiver 7 shown in FIG. It functions as the stereoscopic display system 1B shown in FIG.

  The in-vehicle LAN_I / F unit 16 is an interface between the in-vehicle LAN (Local Area Network) 17 and the main CPU 4a, and relays data communication between the main CPU 4a and another device connected to the in-vehicle LAN 17, for example. Further, the storage device 8 shown in FIG. 1C is connected to the in-vehicle LAN 17, and the in-vehicle LAN_I / F unit 16 is configured to relay between the storage device 8 and the screen composition processing unit 4 of the main CPU 4a. When captured, the in-vehicle information system 1 functions as the stereoscopic display system 1C illustrated in FIG.

  The operation input unit 18 is a component that allows a user to input an operation. As the operation input unit 18, for example, a key switch (operation switch) provided near the screen of the stereoscopic display monitor 6, or a touch switch when a touch panel is provided on the screen of the stereoscopic display monitor 6, or a remote controller is provided. Can be mentioned.

  Note that the audio signal reproduced by the CD / DVD drive device 12, the radio receiver 14 and the DTV receiver 15 and the audio signal from the main CPU 4 a are amplified by the amplifier 19 and output through the speaker 20. The voice signal from the main CPU 4a includes guidance guidance voice in navigation processing.

Next, the operation will be described.
In the first embodiment, when a planar image is displayed, the apparent display position of the planar image is set in front of the screen of the stereoscopic display monitor 6 or a three-dimensional stereoscopic image on the back side is synthesized and displayed stereoscopically. . For example, in the map display of the vehicle-mounted navigation device, when a planar map is displayed, the apparent display position of the planar map is set behind the screen of the stereoscopic display monitor 6 (far from the driver). In this case, it is possible to reduce the difference in focal length between the focal position at which the driver sees the scenery in front of the driver and the apparent display position of the planar map. That is, the driver who was looking in front of the vehicle moves the line of sight to the map screen displayed on the stereoscopic display monitor 6 in the vehicle, and thus the focal distance is small, and the map can be viewed without a sense of incongruity. By doing in this way, it becomes easy to see the map displayed in three dimensions, and as a result, it is possible to improve the safety when viewing the map display.

  FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing the flow of the screen composition process of the 3D stereoscopic display device according to the first embodiment, and shows the process of setting the apparent display position of the planar map to the back side of the screen of the stereoscopic display monitor 6. ing. FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining a screen composition process in which the apparent display position of the planar map is set behind the screen of the stereoscopic display monitor. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a data flow in the screen composition process of FIG. Hereinafter, the details of the screen composition process will be described with reference to FIG. 4, and FIGS. 5 and 6 will be referred to as appropriate.

  First, as shown in FIG. 6, the main CPU 4a reads map data from the map DB 13a stored in the HDD 13, and generates planar map data Pic_plane according to a predetermined map drawing algorithm. The planar map data Pic_plane is, for example, a planar map as described on the left side of FIG.

  In the example of FIG. 5, the planar map indicated by the planar map data Pic_plane is displayed on the apparent map display surface P behind the screen Q of the stereoscopic display monitor 6. Here, the distance from the driver's eye position to the screen Q of the stereoscopic display monitor 6 is Z0, and the distance from the driver's eye position to the apparent map display surface P is z. However, in FIG. 5, there is a relationship of z> Z0.

FIG. 5A is a diagram for explaining a coordinate system defined in the relationship of display positions in FIG. 5. 5 and 5-1, the position of the right eye of the driver is the point Or (xr, yr, 0), the position of the left eye is the point Ol (xl, yl, 0), and the distance between the left and right eyes is d. That is, xr−xl = d. Usually, yr = yl.
When the point p (x, y) on the planar map indicated by the planar map data Pic_plane is projected onto the apparent map display surface P, the point p (x, y, z) on the map display surface P is obtained.

  The right-eye image data Pic_R (x, y) of the planar map includes a point p (x, y, z) on the apparent map display surface P and a point Or (xr, yr, 0) that is the position of the right eye. The connecting straight line (vector Vr) is represented by a set of points pr that intersect the screen Q of the stereoscopic display monitor 6. Here, the point pr is the point pr (xr−Z0 tan θ1, yr, Z0) when the counterclockwise angle that the line-of-sight direction of the driver's right eye forms with respect to the normal direction of the screen Q is θ1. .

  Similarly, the left-eye image data Pic_L (x, y) of the planar map includes the point p (x, y, z) on the apparent map display surface P and the point Ol (xl, yl, 0) that is the position of the left eye. ) Is represented by a set of points pl that intersect the screen Q of the stereoscopic display monitor 6. Note that the point pl is the point pl (xl−Z0tan θ2, yl, Z0), where θ2 is a counterclockwise angle formed by the line-of-sight direction of the driver's left eye with respect to the normal direction of the screen Q.

The screen composition processing unit 4 inputs the plane map data Pic_plane generated as described above (step ST1), and inputs parameters Z0, z, d (step ST2).
Next, the screen composition processing unit 4 uses the input plane map data Pic_plane and parameters Z0, z, d, and the distance between the apparent map display surface P and the left and right eye positions of the driver is z. Thus, the points pr and pl are calculated to generate right-eye image data Pic_R (x, y) and left-eye image data Pic_L (x, y) (step ST3).
Next, the screen composition processing unit 4 outputs the generated right-eye image data Pic_R (x, y) and left-eye image data Pic_L (x, y) to the video reproduction device 5 (step ST4).

  The video reproduction device 5 reproduces the right-eye image data Pic_R (x, y) and the left-eye image data Pic_L (x, y) generated by the screen composition processing unit 4 and outputs them to the stereoscopic display monitor 6. The stereoscopic display monitor 6 uses the right-eye image data Pic_R (x, y) and the left-eye image data Pic_L (x, y) reproduced by the video reproducing device 5 to stereoscopically display the planar map (step ST5). . At this time, it seems to the driver that the planar map is displayed on the apparent map display surface P behind the screen Q of the stereoscopic display monitor 6 by stereoscopic viewing.

  By repeating the process shown in FIG. 4 for the planar map data that is continuously updated as the vehicle travels, a continuous three-dimensional stereoscopic image can be obtained for the planar map.

  In addition, when displaying a planar map with an in-vehicle navigation device, if the apparent map display surface P of the planar map is positioned in front of the screen Q of the stereoscopic display monitor 6 (near the driver), the driver The planar map appears to be displayed from the screen Q of the stereoscopic display monitor 6 by stereoscopic viewing.

  FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining a screen composition process in which the apparent display position of the planar map is placed in front of the screen of the stereoscopic display monitor. FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a data flow in the screen composition process of FIG. In FIG. 7, z <Z0. In FIG. 7, as in FIG. 5, the position of the driver's left eye is the point Ol (xl, yl, 0), the position of the right eye is the point Or (xr, yr, 0), and the distance between the left and right eyes is d and To do. At this time, when the point p (x, y) on the planar map indicated by the planar map data Pic_plane is projected onto the apparent map display surface P, the point p (x, y, z) on the map display surface P is obtained.

  The right-eye image data Pic_R (x, y) of the planar map connects the point p (x, y, z) on the apparent map display surface P and the point Or (xr, yr, 0) at the position of the right eye. A straight extension line (vector Vr) is expressed by a set of points pr that intersect the screen Q of the stereoscopic display monitor 6. Here, the point pr is a point pr (xr−Z0 tan θ1, yr, Z0), where θ1 is an angle formed by the gaze direction of the right eye of the driver with respect to the normal direction of the screen Q.

Similarly, the left-eye image data Pic_L (x, y) of the planar map includes the point p (x, y, z) on the apparent map display surface P and the point Ol (xl, yl, 0) at the position of the left eye. An extension line (vector Vl) of the line connecting the two points is expressed by a set of points pl that intersect the screen Q of the stereoscopic display monitor 6.
Note that the point pl is the point pl (xl−Z0tan θ2, yl, Z0), where θ2 is an angle formed by the line-of-sight direction of the driver's left eye with respect to the normal direction of the screen Q.

  A plane map is displayed on the screen of the stereoscopic display monitor 6 by performing the same processing as the above-described flow. At this time, if z <Z0, the driver displays the planar map indicated by the planar map data Pic_plane on the apparent map display surface P in front of the screen Q of the stereoscopic display monitor 6 by stereoscopic viewing. (See FIG. 7).

Further, if the screen compositing process is performed in a relationship of z = Z0, the apparent map display surface P and the screen Q of the stereoscopic display monitor 6 are coincident with each other and the planar map appears to be displayed on the screen Q.
When the screen compositing process is performed in a relationship of z> Z0, an apparent map display surface on the far side (distant from the driver) of the planar map from the screen Q of the stereoscopic display monitor 6 is displayed by the driver in stereoscopic view. It appears as displayed on P (see FIG. 5).

FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating a stereoscopic display example of the three-dimensional stereoscopic display device according to the first embodiment. FIG. 9A illustrates a case where z> Z0, and FIG. 9B illustrates a case where z <Z0. Show.
In FIG. 9A, when z> Z0, that is, when the apparent map display surface P of the planar map is on the back side (distant from the driver) with respect to the screen Q of the stereoscopic display monitor 6, the image for the left eye And the interval between the right-eye images is A1. In this case, the right-eye image is displayed on the right side of the screen.
Further, in FIG. 9B, when z <Z0, that is, when the apparent map display surface P of the planar map is set in front of the screen Q of the stereoscopic display monitor 6 (near the driver), The interval between the right-eye images is A2. In this case, the right-eye image is displayed on the left side of the screen.
In the case of FIG. 9A, the driver sees the planar map in focus at a position farther than the screen Q of the stereoscopic display monitor 6 by stereoscopic viewing. In the case of FIG. 9B, the planar map appears to the driver more closely than the screen Q of the stereoscopic display monitor 6 by stereoscopic viewing.

  The screen composition processing unit 4 may change the distance z from the position of the driver's eyes to the apparent map display surface P according to the vehicle speed from the vehicle speed sensor 10. For example, when the vehicle is stopped, a plane map is displayed at a position near the driver. That is, the planar map is displayed as if it is raised from the screen Q of the stereoscopic display monitor 6.

On the other hand, the screen composition processing unit 4 increases the distance z as the vehicle speed increases. At this time, as the vehicle speed increases, the three-dimensional display position of the planar map moves to a position far from the driver. When the vehicle speed exceeds a predetermined threshold value, z> Z0, and the driver displays the planar map in a position farther than the screen Q of the stereoscopic display monitor 6 by stereoscopic viewing. That is, z can be expressed by a vehicle speed function z = f (V). V is the vehicle speed.
By doing so, it is possible to reduce the difference in focal length between the focal position at which the driver sees the front scenery while driving and the apparent display position of the planar map according to the speed of the host vehicle. Thereby, it becomes possible to improve the safety when the driver views the map display.

The distance z may be configured so that the user can set it according to his / her preference.
For example, it is conceivable that the driver sets in advance a value of the distance z such that z> Z0 in consideration of a focal position where the driver always looks at the front scenery during driving.

As described above, according to the first embodiment, the video playback device 5 that plays back the right-eye and left-eye images or video for three-dimensional stereoscopic display of the input display target image or video, and the video playback device. 3, a 3D display monitor 6 for 3D stereoscopic display of a right-eye image and a left-eye image or video for 3D stereoscopic display of the display target image or video, and a 3D stereoscopic display of the display target image or video A screen composition processing unit that generates right-eye and left-eye images or video for three-dimensional stereoscopic display with an apparent display surface that is different from the screen of the stereoscopic display monitor 6 and outputs the generated image or video to the video playback device 5 4. By doing in this way, the visibility of a three-dimensional stereoscopic image or a three-dimensional stereoscopic image can be improved.
In particular, when the three-dimensional stereoscopic display device according to the first embodiment is applied to the map display device of the in-vehicle information system, it is apparent from the position of the driver's eyes according to whether the host vehicle is running or stopped or according to the vehicle speed. By setting the distance z to the map display surface P, the map can be viewed without a sense of incongruity even when the driver turns his gaze on the map screen displayed in three dimensions. As a result, while traveling, the screen is apparently displayed far away, the focal length movement with the scenery ahead of the vehicle is reduced, and safety and visibility are improved. In addition, while stopping, it is possible to improve the visibility during stopping by looking at the screen nearby. In this embodiment, the visibility during both traveling and stopping that could not be achieved with conventional devices Can be increased.

Embodiment 2. FIG.
In the first embodiment, the case where software buttons for operation input such as icons displayed on the planar map are also displayed on the apparent map display surface P is described. In the second embodiment, icons and the like are displayed. A case will be described in which a software button for operation input is displayed in a stereoscopic manner on another apparent display surface parallel to the apparent map display surface P.

  In the three-dimensional stereoscopic display device according to the second embodiment, the screen composition processing unit displays a software key for operation input such as an icon on another apparent display surface parallel to the apparent map display surface P. A display screen is generated, but its basic configuration is the same as in the first embodiment. Therefore, in the following description, the three-dimensional stereoscopic display device according to the second embodiment is applied to the in-vehicle information system, and the configuration is referred to FIG.

Next, the operation will be described.
In the second embodiment, when the operation input software button is displayed on the planar image and the planar image, the apparent display position of the planar image is displayed from the screen of the stereoscopic display monitor 6 as in the first embodiment. 3D stereoscopic images that are placed on the front side or on the back side, and the apparent display position of the software input buttons for operation input is on the front side or on the back side of the apparent display surface of the flat image. 3D display.

  For example, when displaying a plane map and an operation input software button in the map display of the in-vehicle navigation device, the apparent display position of the plane map is located behind the screen of the stereoscopic display monitor 6 (far from the driver). Then, icons such as “decision button” for operation or “return button” for returning the operation and the direction display are set in front of the apparent display surface of the planar map. As a result, it appears to the driver that the icon and the direction display are floating from the plane map. In this way, it is easy to see icon images and orientation displays on the map, and it is possible to provide an easy-to-use HMI (Human Machine Interface).

  In FIG. 10, the apparent map display surface P of the planar map is set behind the screen Q of the stereoscopic display monitor, and the apparent display surface R of the icon is in front of the apparent map display surface P. It is a figure for demonstrating a screen composition process. FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a data flow in the screen composition process of FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 11, the main CPU 4a reads map data from the map DB 13a stored in the HDD 13, and generates planar map data Pic_plane according to a predetermined map drawing algorithm. The planar map data Pic_plane represents, for example, the planar map described on the left side of FIG. Further, the main CPU 4a reads icon data of an icon to be superimposed and displayed on the planar map indicated by the planar map data Pic_plane from the icon data 13b stored in the HDD 13.

  In the example of FIG. 10, the planar map indicated by the planar map data Pic_plane is displayed on the apparent map display surface P behind the screen Q of the stereoscopic display monitor 6. Further, a determination button and a return button that are operation icons are displayed on the apparent display surface R in front of the apparent map display surface P of the planar map. Here, the distance between the map display surface P of the planar map and the icon display surface R is dz. That is, from the driver, each icon of the decision button and the return button is seen floating from the plane map by a distance dz by stereoscopic view. In FIG. 10, the relationship between the distance Z0 from the driver's eye position to the screen Q of the stereoscopic display monitor 6 and the distance z from the driver's eye position to the apparent map display surface P is z> This is the relationship of Z0.

  The image data Pic_R (x, y) for the right eye of the planar map is the point p (x, y, z) on the apparent map display surface P or the point p (x, y, z-dz) on the display surface R. A straight line (vector Vr) connecting the point Or (xr, yr, 0), which is the position of the right eye, is expressed as a set of points pr that intersect the screen Q of the stereoscopic display monitor 6. Here, the point pr is a point pr (xr−Z0 tan θ1, yr, Z0), where θ1 is an angle formed by the gaze direction of the right eye of the driver with respect to the normal direction of the screen Q.

  Similarly, the left-eye image data Pic_L (x, y) of the planar map is represented by a point p (x, y, z) on the apparent map display surface P or a point p (x, y, z) on the display surface R. −dz) and a straight line (vector Vl) connecting the point Ol (xl, yl, 0) which is the position of the left eye is represented by a set of points pl (xl, yl, Z0) intersecting the screen Q of the stereoscopic display monitor 6. Is done. Note that the point pl is a point pl (xl−Z0tan θ2, yl, Z0), where θ2 is an angle formed by the line-of-sight direction of the driver's left eye with respect to the normal direction of the screen Q.

  On the other hand, each icon of the determination button and the return button is represented by a set of points pr (xr- (z-dz) tan θ1, yr, z-dz) on the right-eye image in the right-eye image of the planar map. The left-eye image of the planar map is represented by a set of points pl (xl− (z−dz) tan θ2, yl, z−dz) on the left eye image.

  The screen composition processing unit 4 uses the planar map data Pic_plane, parameters Z0, z, d, and icon data, and the apparent map display surface P and the driver's eye position in the same manner as in the first embodiment. The points pr and pl are calculated so that the distance between the icon display plane R and the distance between the driver's eyes and the position of the driver is (z−dz), and the right eye image data Pic_R (x, y) is obtained. And left-eye image data Pic_L (x, y) is generated and output to the video reproduction device 5.

  The video reproduction device 5 reproduces the right-eye image data Pic_R (x, y) and the left-eye image data Pic_L (x, y) generated by the screen composition processing unit 4 and outputs them to the stereoscopic display monitor 6. The stereoscopic display monitor 6 stereoscopically displays the planar map and the icon using the right-eye image data Pic_R (x, y) and the left-eye image data Pic_L (x, y) reproduced by the video reproduction device 5. At this time, it appears to the driver as if the icon image has floated on the planar map by stereoscopic viewing.

  In the above-described screen compositing process, if the apparent display surface R of the icon image is in front of the screen Q of the stereoscopic display monitor 6 (near the driver), the icon image is closer to the driver. Looks like it's raised.

  FIG. 12 shows a screen composition in which the apparent map display surface P of the planar map is on the back side of the screen Q of the stereoscopic display monitor, and the apparent display surface R of the icon is on the back side of the map display surface P. It is a figure for demonstrating a process. FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a data flow in the screen composition process of FIG. In the example of FIG. 12, as in FIG. 10, the planar map indicated by the planar map data Pic_plane is displayed on the apparent map display surface P behind the screen Q of the stereoscopic display monitor 6. That is, there is a relationship of z> Z0. On the other hand, as shown in FIGS. 12 and 13, the icons of the enter button and the return button are displayed on the apparent display surface R on the far side of the apparent map display surface P of the planar map. Thus, the icon images of the decision button and the return button are displayed from the driver so as to be focused at a distance dz from the plane map.

  FIG. 14 shows a screen compositing process in which the apparent map display surface P of the planar map is in front of the screen Q of the stereoscopic display monitor, and the apparent display surface R of the icon is in front of the map display surface P. It is a figure for demonstrating. FIG. 15 is a diagram showing a data flow in the screen composition process of FIG. In the example of FIG. 14, the planar map indicated by the planar map data Pic_plane is displayed on the apparent map display surface P in front of the screen Q of the stereoscopic display monitor 6. That is, there is a relationship of z <Z0. Further, the icons of the determination button and the return button are also displayed on the apparent display surface R before the apparent map display surface P of the planar map, as shown in FIGS. As a result, the driver can see the planar map close by the stereoscopic view, and the icon images of the decision button and the return button appear to protrude closer to the planar map.

  FIG. 16 shows a screen compositing process in which the apparent map display surface P of the planar map is in front of the screen Q of the stereoscopic display monitor, and the apparent display surface R of the icon is located behind the map display surface P. It is a figure for demonstrating. FIG. 17 is a diagram showing a data flow in the screen composition process of FIG. In the example of FIG. 16, as in FIG. 14, the planar map indicated by the planar map data Pic_plane is displayed on the apparent map display surface P before the screen Q of the stereoscopic display monitor 6. That is, there is a relationship of z <Z0. On the other hand, as shown in FIGS. 16 and 17, the icons of the determination button and the return button are displayed on the apparent display surface R on the far side from the apparent map display surface P of the planar map. As a result, the planar map appears close to the driver by stereoscopic vision, but the icon images of the determination button and the return button appear to be focused at a position farther than the planar map.

  In the above-described screen composition process, if the apparent display surface R of the icon image is on the back side (far from the driver) of the screen Q of the stereoscopic display monitor 6, the icon image is further away from the driver. Appears to be in focus.

  FIG. 18 is a diagram illustrating a stereoscopic display example of the three-dimensional stereoscopic display device according to the second embodiment. FIG. 18A illustrates the case where z> Z0 and the icon display surface R is behind the map display surface P. FIG. 18B shows a case where z> Z0 and the icon display surface R is in front of the map display surface P. In FIG. 18A and FIG. 18B, the interval X1 between the left-eye image and the right-eye image is the same. Further, the interval X2 between the left-eye image and the right-eye image of each icon image of the determination button and the return button is larger in the case of FIG. 18B than in the case of FIG. That is, in the case of FIG. 18B, it seems to the driver that the icon image has emerged closer to that in the case of FIG.

  FIG. 19 is a diagram illustrating a stereoscopic display example of the three-dimensional stereoscopic display device according to the second embodiment. FIG. 19A is a diagram in which z <Z0 and the icon display surface R is in front of the map display surface P. FIG. 19B shows a case where z <Z0 and the icon display surface R is on the far side of the map display surface P. FIG. In FIGS. 19A and 19B, the interval X1 between the image for the left eye and the image for the right eye is equal, and is larger than the interval X1 shown in FIGS. 18A and 19B. That is, it seems to the driver that the planar map is displayed closer than in the case of FIG. In addition, the interval X2 between the left-eye image and the right-eye image of each icon image of the determination button and the return button is larger in the case of FIG. 19A than in the case of FIG. That is, in the case of FIG. 19 (a), the driver displays the icon image as if it is raised closer than in the case of FIG. 19 (b).

  As described above, according to the second embodiment, the screen composition processing unit 4 displays a planar image in a three-dimensional stereoscopic display when the display target image is a planar image and an icon image displayed on the planar image. Generates right- and left-eye images for three-dimensional stereoscopic display, with the apparent display surface to be displayed, the apparent display surface for three-dimensionally displaying an icon image, and the screen of the stereoscopic display monitor unit as different surfaces. To do. In this configuration, the software button for operation input having a special meaning such as an icon, and the apparent display surface R of the direction display are in front of the apparent map display surface P of the planar map (near the driver). Or on the far side (far from the driver). As a result, the icon and the direction display appear to float at a position close to the driver, and conversely, the position appears far from the driver. By doing so, it becomes easy to see icons and orientation displays on the map, and it is possible to provide an easy-to-use HMI.

  In the second embodiment, the three-dimensional display of the icons has been described. However, the three-dimensional building image, the three-dimensional terrain model, and the three-dimensional display by the contour display are viewed from the driver, and the apparent map display surface P of the planar map is displayed. You may display so that it may protrude from, and you may display in three dimensions in the back | inner side of the apparent map display surface P of a planar map.

  Furthermore, in the second embodiment, events such as the vehicle position, route, guidance point, cursor, three-dimensional agent display, and other traffic information are raised to the front of the apparent map display surface of the planar map. May be displayed. In addition, significant characters such as a destination may be displayed in three dimensions. For example, a high-speed schematic diagram and POI are mentioned. Further, when there is an operation for designating the POI displayed on the planar map, the balloon display in which the information of the designated POI is described is viewed stereoscopically from the driver, and the apparent map display surface of the planar map is displayed. You may display so that it may protrude to the near side.

Embodiment 3 FIG.
In the third embodiment, a display image corresponding to an event that has occurred in the in-vehicle information system to which the three-dimensional stereoscopic display device of the present embodiment is applied is displayed in a different appearance parallel to the apparent map display surface P of the planar map. A case where a three-dimensional display is performed on the display surface will be described. Here, a case will be described in which a route guidance screen in navigation processing is stereoscopically displayed as a display image corresponding to an event.

  In the three-dimensional stereoscopic display device according to Embodiment 3, the screen composition processing unit stereoscopically displays a display image corresponding to the event on another apparent display surface parallel to the apparent map display surface P. The basic configuration is the same as that of the first embodiment. Therefore, in the following description, the 3D stereoscopic display device according to Embodiment 3 is applied to the in-vehicle information system, and FIG. 3 is referred to for the configuration.

Next, the operation will be described.
In the third embodiment, when the planar image and the display image corresponding to the event are displayed side by side, the apparent display position of the planar image is set in front of the screen of the stereoscopic display monitor 6 as in the first embodiment. Or the back side, and the display position of the display image according to the event is placed in front of the apparent display surface of the flat image, or the 3D stereoscopic image on the back side is synthesized and displayed in 3D To do.

  For example, in the map display of the in-vehicle navigation device, when the planar map and the route guidance screen are stereoscopically displayed, the apparent display position of the planar map is located behind the screen of the stereoscopic display monitor 6 (far from the driver), The route guidance screen is placed in front of the apparent display surface of the planar map. This makes it appear to the driver that the route guidance screen has floated from the plane map. By doing so, the route guidance screen is easy to see on the screen of the stereoscopic display monitor 6 and an easy-to-use HMI can be provided.

  In FIG. 20, the apparent map display surface P of the planar map 6 </ b> A is located behind the screen Q of the stereoscopic display monitor, and the apparent display surface R of the route guidance screen 6 </ b> B is from the apparent map display surface P. It is a figure for demonstrating the screen synthetic | combination process just before. FIG. 21 is a diagram showing a data flow in the screen composition process of FIG. In the example of FIG. 20, the planar map 6A and the route guidance screen 6B that is a guidance screen for branching the route are displayed in two screens, and the route guidance screen 6B is stereoscopically displayed so as to be raised to the driver side in a stereoscopic view. Is shown.

  First, as shown in FIG. 21, the main CPU 4a reads map data from the map DB 13a stored in the HDD 13, and generates planar map data Pic_plane according to a predetermined map drawing algorithm. The planar map data Pic_plane indicates, for example, the planar map 6A described on the left side of FIG. Further, the main CPU 4a reads the guidance screen data indicating the route guidance screen 6B displayed together with the planar map 6A indicated by the planar map data Pic_plane from the guidance screen data 13c stored in the HDD 13.

  In the example of FIG. 20, the planar map 6 </ b> A indicated by the planar map data Pic_plane is displayed on the apparent map display surface P behind the screen Q of the stereoscopic display monitor 6. Further, the route guidance screen 6B is displayed on the apparent display surface R before the apparent map display surface P of the planar map 6A. Here, the distance between the map display surface P of the planar map and the display surface R of the route guidance screen 6B is dz. That is, from the driver, the route guidance screen 6B appears to float from the plane map 6A by a distance dz in a stereoscopic view. However, in FIG. 20, the relationship between the distance Z0 from the driver's eye position to the screen Q of the stereoscopic display monitor 6 and the distance z from the driver's eye position to the apparent map display surface P is z> Z0.

  The right-eye image data Pic_R (x, y) of the planar map 6A includes an apparent point p (x, y, z) on the map display surface P or a point p (x, y, z-dz on the display surface R. ) And a point Or (xr, yr, 0) that is the position of the right eye is represented by a set of points pr that intersect the screen Q of the stereoscopic display monitor 6. Here, the point pr is a point pr (xr−Z0 tan θ1, yr, Z0), where θ1 is an angle formed by the gaze direction of the right eye of the driver with respect to the normal direction of the screen Q.

  Similarly, the left-eye image data Pic_L (x, y) of the planar map 6A is represented by a point p (x, y, z) on the apparent map display surface P or a point p (x, y, z) on the display surface R. z-dz) and a set of points pl (xl, yl, Z0) where a straight line (vector Vl) connecting the left eye position Ol (xl, yl, 0) intersects the screen Q of the stereoscopic display monitor 6 It is expressed by Note that the point pl is the point pl (xl−Z0tan θ2, yl, Z0), where θ2 is an angle formed by the line-of-sight direction of the driver's left eye with respect to the normal direction of the screen Q.

  On the other hand, the image of the route guidance screen 6B is expressed as a set of points pr (xr- (z-dz) tan θ1, yr, z-dz) on the right-eye image in the right-eye image of the planar map 6A. The left-eye image of the planar map 6A is represented by a set of points pl (xl- (z-dz) tan θ2, yl, z-dz) on the left-eye image.

  The screen composition processing unit 4 uses the planar map data Pic_plane, the parameters z and dz, and the guidance screen data in the same manner as in the first embodiment to determine the apparent map display surface P and the position of the driver's eyes. The points pr and pl are calculated so that the distance between the display surface R of the route guidance screen 6B and the position of the driver's eyes is (z−dz), and the right eye image data Pic_R (x , Y) and left-eye image data Pic_L (x, y) are generated and output to the video reproduction device 5.

  The video reproduction device 5 reproduces the right-eye image data Pic_R (x, y) and the left-eye image data Pic_L (x, y) generated by the screen composition processing unit 4 and outputs them to the stereoscopic display monitor 6. The stereoscopic display monitor 6 stereoscopically displays the planar map and the icon using the right-eye image data Pic_R (x, y) and the left-eye image data Pic_L (x, y) reproduced by the video reproduction device 5. At this time, it seems to the driver that the image of the route guidance screen 6B is floated next to the planar map 6A by stereoscopic viewing.

  In the same manner as in the second embodiment, an arrow indicating the direction in which the vehicle should travel or an apparent display surface R of the destination display in the route guidance screen 6B is in front of the screen Q of the stereoscopic display monitor 6. It may be set. As a result, an arrow indicating the direction in which the vehicle should travel or a destination display appears to float from the plane map 6A.

  As described above, according to the third embodiment, when the screen synthesis processing unit 4 is the route guidance screen 6B displayed together with the planar map 6A and the planar map, the screen synthesis processing unit 4 displays the planar map 6A as 3 An apparent map display surface P for three-dimensional stereoscopic display, an apparent display surface R for three-dimensional stereoscopic display of the route guidance screen 6B, and a screen Q of the stereoscopic display monitor 6 for three-dimensional stereoscopic display with different surfaces. The images for the right eye and the left eye are generated. In this configuration, when the apparent display surface R of the route guidance screen 6B is placed in front of the apparent map display surface P of the planar map 6A (near the driver), the route guidance screen 6B is displayed from the driver. Looks like it floated in a close position. This makes it easy to see the route guidance screen 6B, and it is possible to provide an easy-to-use navigation HMI.

  In the third embodiment, not only the route guidance screen 6B for navigation processing, but also three-dimensional display may be performed so that one of the two-screen displays appears to be raised. Furthermore, when displaying an icon on a two-screen display composed of the planar map 6A and the route guidance screen 6B, the planar map 6A, the route guidance screen 6B, and the icon may be displayed in a three-dimensional manner so as to appear in stages. For example, an icon for accepting an operation input is displayed in three dimensions so as to be closest to the driver, the route guidance screen 6B is displayed in three dimensions at a position closest to the driver, and the plane map 6A is displayed in three dimensions farthest from the driver. Display.

  Further, in the third embodiment, when an event indicating an emergency situation occurs, a three-dimensional display in which a corresponding image is raised on the driver side may be performed. For example, when traffic congestion on the route being guided is notified, the screen composition processing unit 4 displays a three-dimensional screen asking for a search for another route so as to emerge from the planar map to the driver side.

Embodiment 4 FIG.
In the first to third embodiments, the apparent map display surface P of the planar map is parallel to the screen P of the stereoscopic display monitor 6, but in the fourth embodiment, the apparent map display surface P is changed to the apparent map display surface P. A mode of tilting left and right by a predetermined angle will be described. By doing in this way, the three-dimensional display according to a viewer's direction is attained. Generally, the display monitor of the navigation device is provided at the center of the dashboard, and when the display monitor screen is viewed from the driver, the display monitor screen is viewed from an oblique direction. Therefore, in the fourth embodiment, the screen can be viewed straight or at a better angle as viewed from the driver by tilting the apparent map display surface P left and right by a predetermined angle.

  In the three-dimensional stereoscopic display device according to the fourth embodiment, the screen composition processing unit generates a stereoscopic display screen in which the apparent map display surface P of the planar map is tilted left and right by a predetermined angle. Is the same as in the first embodiment. Therefore, in the following description, the 3D stereoscopic display device according to the fourth embodiment is applied to the in-vehicle information system, and the configuration thereof is referred to FIG.

Next, the operation will be described.
FIG. 22 is a diagram for explaining a screen composition process in which the apparent map display surface P of the planar map is inclined in the horizontal direction. FIG. 23 is a diagram schematically showing the details of the screen compositing process of FIG. In the example shown in FIG. 22, as shown in FIG. 23A, the distance Z0 from the driver's eye position is the same on the apparent map display surface P of the planar map and the screen Q of the stereoscopic display monitor 6. From (z = Z0), as shown in FIG. 23B, the apparent map display surface P of the planar map is tilted to the right by an angle θ with the right end of the screen Q of the stereoscopic display monitor 6 as a base point.

  First, the main CPU 4a reads map data from the map DB 13a stored in the HDD 13, and generates planar map data Pic_plane according to a predetermined map drawing algorithm. The planar map data Pic_plane represents, for example, the planar map described on the left side of FIG.

  The right-eye image data Pic_R (x, y) of the planar map includes a point p (x, y, Z0−ysin θ) on the apparent map display surface P and a point Or (xr, yr, 0) that is the position of the right eye. An extension line (vector Vr) of the straight line connecting the two points is expressed by a set of points pr that intersect the screen Q of the stereoscopic display monitor 6. Here, the point pr is a point pr (xr−Z0 tan θ1, yr, Z0), where θ1 is an angle formed by the line-of-sight direction of the right eye of the driver with respect to the normal direction of the screen Q.

  Similarly, the left-eye image data Pic_L (x, y) of the planar map includes the point p (x, y, Z0−ysin θ) on the apparent map display surface P and the point Ol (xl, x, y). yl, 0) is expressed as a set of points pl that intersect the screen Q of the stereoscopic display monitor 6 (vector Vl). The point pl is the point pl (xl−Z0tan θ2, yl, Z0), where θ2 is an angle formed by the line-of-sight direction of the driver's left eye with respect to the normal direction of the screen Q.

  The screen composition processing unit 4 uses the planar map data Pic_plane and the parameters Z0, d so that the distance between the apparent map display surface P and the left and right eye positions of the driver is (Z0−ysin θ). Pr and pl are calculated to generate right-eye image data Pic_R (x, y) and left-eye image data Pic_L (x, y), and output them to the video reproduction device 5.

  The video reproduction device 5 reproduces the right-eye image data Pic_R (x, y) and the left-eye image data Pic_L (x, y) generated by the screen composition processing unit 4 and outputs them to the stereoscopic display monitor 6. In the stereoscopic display monitor 6, the planar map is stereoscopically displayed using the right-eye image data Pic_R (x, y) and the left-eye image data Pic_L (x, y) reproduced by the video reproduction device 5.

  FIG. 24 is a diagram illustrating a stereoscopic display example of the three-dimensional stereoscopic display device according to the fourth embodiment. By performing the above-described screen composition processing, the apparent map display surface P of the planar map approaches the driver side as it goes to the left side, and as shown in FIG. 24, the left eye image and the right eye as it goes to the left side. The interval with the image for use increases. At this time, from the driver's perspective, the screen of the stereoscopic display monitor 6 is displayed as if it floats closer to the left side of the planar map and appears to tilt to the right as a whole.

  In the above-described screen composition process, the map display surface P is set with the right end of the screen Q as a reference from the state where the apparent map display surface P of the planar map is parallel to the screen Q of the stereoscopic display monitor 6 (z = Z0). In the same way as in the first embodiment, the apparent map display surface P is displayed on the far side of the screen Q, or is displayed either on the left or right side. You can tilt it.

  In addition, the angle θ for inclining the apparent map display surface P of the planar map may be set in the screen composition processing unit 4 by a user operation, or a value that has already been set may be changed by a user operation.

  The direction in which the apparent map display surface P of the plane map is tilted may be directed to the driver side or the passenger seat side depending on the result of detecting whether the driver or the passenger seat is operating. . For example, a detection unit that detects whether the operator is a driver or a passenger seat is provided, and the screen composition processing unit 4 displays an apparent map display surface on either the left or right according to the detection signal of the detection unit. Decide whether to tilt P.

  As described above, according to the fourth embodiment, the screen compositing processing unit 4 is for 3D stereoscopic display in which the apparent map display surface P for horizontally displaying the planar map to be displayed is tilted horizontally. Since the right-eye and left-eye images or videos are generated, stereoscopic display according to the viewing direction of the viewer is possible. For example, by tilting the map display surface P horizontally toward the driver, the planar map can be seen in front from the driver, and the visibility can be improved.

Embodiment 5 FIG.
In the fourth embodiment, the apparent map display surface P of the planar map is tilted left and right by a predetermined angle. However, in the fifth embodiment, the map display surface P is set to a predetermined direction with respect to the vertical direction. A mode of tilting by an angle (elevation angle) will be described.
By doing in this way, the 3D display according to a viewer's gaze direction is attained like the said Embodiment 4. FIG. In general, a display monitor of a navigation device is provided on a dashboard located below the driver's face, and it is necessary to direct a line of sight downward in order to see the screen of the display monitor from the driver. Therefore, in the fifth embodiment, stereoscopic display is performed according to the driver's line-of-sight direction by tilting the elevation angle of the apparent map display surface P by a predetermined angle.

  In the three-dimensional stereoscopic display device according to the fifth embodiment, the screen composition processing unit generates a stereoscopic display screen in which the elevation angle of the apparent map display surface P of the planar map is inclined by a predetermined angle. Is the same as in the first embodiment. Therefore, in the following description, the 3D stereoscopic display device according to the fourth embodiment is applied to the in-vehicle information system, and the configuration thereof is referred to FIG.

Next, the operation will be described.
FIG. 25 is a diagram for explaining a screen composition process in which the apparent map display surface P of the planar map is tilted in the vertical direction. FIG. 26 is a diagram schematically showing the details of the screen composition processing of FIG. In the example shown in FIG. 25, as shown in FIG. 26 (a), the distance Z0 from the driver's eye position is the same on the apparent map display surface P of the planar map and the screen Q of the stereoscopic display monitor 6. From the state where the screen Q is tilted at the elevation angle α (z = Z0), as shown in FIG. 26B, the elevation angle of the apparent map display surface P of the planar map is set to the screen Q of the stereoscopic display monitor 6. Is tilted at an angle α with the lower end of the base as the base point.

  First, the main CPU 4a reads map data from the map DB 13a stored in the HDD 13, and generates planar map data Pic_plane according to a predetermined map drawing algorithm. The planar map data Pic_plane represents, for example, the planar map shown on the left side of FIG.

The right-eye image data Pic_R (x, y) of the planar map includes a point p (x, y, z) on the apparent map display surface P and a point Or (xr, yr, 0) that is the position of the right eye. An extended line (vector Vr) of the connecting lines is expressed by a set of points pr that intersect with the screen Q of the stereoscopic display monitor 6.
Here, the point pr is a point pr (xr−Z0 tan θ1, yrcos α, Z0), where θ1 is an angle formed by the gaze direction of the right eye of the driver with respect to the normal direction of the screen Q.

  Similarly, the left-eye image data Pic_L (x, y) of the planar map includes the point p (x, y, Z0−ysin θ) on the apparent map display surface P and the point Ol (xl, x, y). yl, 0) is expressed as a set of points pl that intersect the screen Q of the stereoscopic display monitor 6 (vector Vl). The point pl is a point pl (xl−Z0 tan θ2, ylcos α, Z0), where θ2 is an angle formed by the line-of-sight direction of the left eye of the driver with respect to the normal direction of the screen Q.

  The screen composition processing unit 4 uses the plane map data Pic_plane and the parameters Z0, d to set the points pr, p, p so that the distance between the apparent map display surface P and the left and right eyes of the driver is (Z0 + ysinα). pl is calculated, right-eye image data Pic_R (x, y) and left-eye image data Pic_L (x, y) are generated and output to the video reproduction device 5.

  The video reproduction device 5 reproduces the right-eye image data Pic_R (x, y) and the left-eye image data Pic_L (x, y) generated by the screen composition processing unit 4 and outputs them to the stereoscopic display monitor 6. In the stereoscopic display monitor 6, the planar map is stereoscopically displayed using the right-eye image data Pic_R (x, y) and the left-eye image data Pic_L (x, y) reproduced by the video reproduction device 5.

  FIG. 27 is a diagram illustrating a stereoscopic display example of the three-dimensional stereoscopic display device according to the fifth embodiment. By performing the above-described screen compositing process, the apparent map display surface P of the planar map becomes longer with the screen Q of the stereoscopic display monitor 6 as it goes upward. The distance between the image for the left eye and the image for the right eye increases as it goes. At this time, it is displayed to the driver as if it floats closer to the upper side of the planar map on the screen of the stereoscopic display monitor 6 in a stereoscopic view, and appears to tilt in the vertical direction as a whole.

  As described above, according to the fifth embodiment, the screen compositing processing unit 4 is for 3D stereoscopic display in which the elevation angle of the apparent map display surface P for displaying the planar map to be displayed in 3D is inclined. Since the right-eye and left-eye images or videos are generated, stereoscopic display according to the viewing direction of the viewer is possible. For example, in-vehicle information system displays are often installed with the screen tilted as shown in FIG. In this case, it is possible to make the display content easier to see by changing the elevation angle of the apparent display screen to match the viewing direction of the viewer.

  The contents of the fifth embodiment and the fourth embodiment may be combined. That is, by changing both the elevation angle α of the apparent display surface and the horizontal rotation angle θ tilted to the left and right, it becomes possible to flexibly match the viewing direction of the viewer viewing the display screen. The contents can be made easier to see. Note that the elevation angle α, the rotation angle θ, and the distance z between the apparent display surface and the viewer's eyes may be adjusted from the position of the seat on which the viewer who views the display content sits.

Embodiment 6 FIG.
In the above first to fifth embodiments, the case where the screen composition processing is realized by software processing by the main CPU 4a has been described, but this sixth embodiment describes a configuration in which the screen composition processing is performed at high speed by hardware logic.

  FIG. 28 is a block diagram showing a configuration of an in-vehicle information system using a three-dimensional stereoscopic display device according to Embodiment 6 of the present invention. In FIG. 28, the in-vehicle information system 1a is the same as the first embodiment in that the stereoscopic image generation processing core 40 that performs the screen composition processing at high speed with hardware logic is configured on the same LSI as the main CPU 4a. 3 is different from that shown in FIG. The hardware logic for performing screen composition processing may be configured as a dedicated LSI and connected to the main CPU 4a as the stereoscopic image generation processing core 40 instead of the same LSI.

  FIG. 29 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a stereoscopic image generation processing core. In FIG. 29, the stereoscopic image generation processing core 40 includes a stereoscopic image calculation circuit 41, a planar image memory plane 42, a three-dimensional stereoscopic image data plane 43, a right-eye image memory plane 44a, and a left-eye image memory plane 44b. The planar image memory plane 42 is a memory plane that receives and stores planar image data indicating a planar image serving as display content. Here, planar map data is input from the map DB 13a of the HDD 13.

The three-dimensional stereoscopic image data plane 43 is a memory plane that inputs and stores stereoscopic image data indicating a stereoscopic image as display contents. For example, the icon and the 3D image data of the route guidance screen are input from the icon data 13b or the guidance screen data 13c of the HDD 13.
The stereoscopic image calculation circuit 41 inputs planar map data from the planar image memory plane 42, stereoscopic image data from the three-dimensional stereoscopic image data plane 43, and parameters Z0, d, z, θ, α, dz from the internal memory 11 and the like. These are the circuits that execute the same screen composition processing as those in the first to fifth embodiments.

  The right-eye image memory plane 44 a is a memory plane that inputs and stores right-eye image data obtained as a result of the screen composition processing of the stereoscopic image calculation circuit 41. The left-eye image memory plane 44b is a memory plane for inputting and storing left-eye image data obtained as a result of the screen composition processing of the stereoscopic image calculation circuit 41. The right-eye image memory plane 44a and the left-eye image memory plane 44b output the right-eye image data and the left-eye image data to the video reproduction device 5 at a predetermined timing.

  Further, in the stereoscopic image generation processing core 40, an input unit for inputting vehicle information is provided, and depending on the content of the vehicle information, whether the stereoscopic image calculation circuit 41 is a three-dimensional display or a three-dimensional image for plane display. May be specified. For example, when the vehicle speed is input as vehicle information and the vehicle is stopped, a three-dimensional display in which the features appear on the map is selected, and if the vehicle is running, the feature is displayed on the plane map. A three-dimensional image for plane display in which three-dimensionally etc. are described is selected.

  Note that the planar image data stored in the planar image memory plane 42 may be expressed in a two-dimensional drawing library such as OpenVR, for example. The stereoscopic image data stored in the three-dimensional stereoscopic image data plane 43 may be expressed by a three-dimensional drawing library such as OpenGL, for example. Since the expression in these libraries is a standard I / F, the convenience of the stereoscopic image generation processing core 40 can be improved.

  As described above, according to the sixth embodiment, since the three-dimensional image generation processing core 40, which is a dedicated LSI for executing the hardware synthesis for the screen synthesis process, is provided, the image synthesis process can be executed at high speed. .

  In the first to sixth embodiments, the planar map is displayed three-dimensionally. However, if it is generally displayed on the in-vehicle information system, the AV system menu screen, vehicle information, safety information, and the like are displayed. You may apply to. For example, you may use for the display of the icon for control of an air-conditioner, the meter panel of a dashboard, the fuel consumption of a vehicle, preventive safety information, VICS (trademark) information, etc.

  Furthermore, in Embodiments 1 to 6 described above, stereoscopic display for stereoscopic viewing with the naked eye is shown, but a stereoscopic display method for obtaining a stereoscopic image using polarized glasses may be used.

Furthermore, in the first to sixth embodiments, the case where the three-dimensional stereoscopic display device according to the present invention is applied to an in-vehicle information system has been described. Is possible. For example, the present invention can be applied not only to a vehicle-mounted navigation device but also to an RSE (Rear Seat Entertainment) display device, a home-use television receiver, a mobile phone terminal, or a personal digital assistant (PDA) display device.
Further, the present invention may be applied to a display device such as a PND (Portable Navigation Device) that is carried and used by a person in a moving body such as a vehicle, a railway, a ship, or an aircraft.

Furthermore, in Embodiments 1 to 6, the apparent map display surface P of the planar map is expressed by a plane, but the map display surface P may be expressed by a curved surface.
FIG. 30 is a diagram for explaining a screen composition process for displaying an apparent map display surface P of a planar map as a curved surface. FIG. 31 is a diagram schematically showing the details of the screen compositing process of FIG. In the example shown in FIG. 30, as shown in FIG. 31A, the distance Z0 from the driver's eye position is the same on the apparent map display surface P of the planar map and the screen Q of the stereoscopic display monitor 6. From the state (z = Z0), a curved surface is displayed as shown in FIG. That is, the apparent map display surface P of the planar map is displayed as a curved surface that draws an arc from the screen Q of the stereoscopic display monitor 6. In this case, visibility and design can be improved.

  In the present invention, within the scope of the invention, a free combination of each embodiment, a modification of an arbitrary component of each embodiment, or an omission of any component in each embodiment is possible. is there.

  The three-dimensional stereoscopic display device according to the present invention can improve the visibility of a three-dimensional stereoscopic image or a three-dimensional stereoscopic video, and thus is suitable for a display device of an in-vehicle information system.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 In-vehicle information system, 1A, 1B, 1C 3D display system, 1a In-vehicle information system, 2a Left-eye camera, 2b Right-eye camera, 3 Shooting device, 4 Screen composition processing part, 4a Main CPU, 5 Video reproduction device, 6 stereoscopic Display monitor, 6A plane map, 6B route guidance screen, 6a liquid crystal display element group, 6b parallax barrier unit, 7 stereoscopic image content receiver, 7a antenna, 8 storage device, 9 GPS receiver, 10 vehicle speed sensor, 11 internal Memory, 12 CD / DVD drive device, 12a Storage medium, 13 HDD, 13b Icon data, 13c Guide screen data, 13d program, 14 Radio receiver, 15 DTV receiver, 16 In-vehicle LAN_I / F section, 17 In-vehicle LAN, 18 Operation input unit, 19 amplifier, 20 speakers, 4 Stereoscopic image generation processing core, 41 stereoscopic image calculation circuit, 42 planar image memory plane 43 3D stereoscopic image data plane, 44a eye image memory plane, 44b left eye image memory plane.

Claims (5)

A reproduction processing unit for reproducing the right-eye and left-eye image data or video data for three-dimensional stereoscopic display of the input display target image or video;
A stereoscopic display monitor unit for three-dimensionally displaying right-eye and left-eye images or videos for three-dimensional stereoscopic display of the display target image or video reproduced by the reproduction processing unit;
Image data or video data for right and left eyes for three-dimensional stereoscopic display in which an apparent display surface for three-dimensional stereoscopic display of the image or video to be displayed is a plane different from the screen of the stereoscopic display monitor unit And a screen composition processing unit for generating and outputting to the reproduction processing unit,
The screen composition processing unit
For three-dimensional stereoscopic display, an apparent display surface for three-dimensionally displaying an image or video to be displayed is tilted in a predetermined direction at a predetermined angle to be different from the screen of the stereoscopic display monitor unit. A function of generating image data or video data for right eye and left eye;
For the right eye for three-dimensional stereoscopic display, an apparent display surface for three-dimensional stereoscopic display of the image or video to be displayed is transformed into a predetermined curved surface to make a surface different from the screen of the stereoscopic display monitor unit; At least one of a function for generating image data or video data for the left eye,
An apparent display surface for three-dimensional stereoscopic display of the image or video to be displayed is inclined at the predetermined angle or deformed to the predetermined curved surface shape to be a surface different from the screen of the stereoscopic display monitor unit. A three-dimensional stereoscopic display device having a function of performing processing for generating right-eye and left-eye image data or video data for three-dimensional stereoscopic display.   The screen composition processing unit is configured to move the apparent display surface for three-dimensional stereoscopic display back and forth with respect to the screen of the stereoscopic display monitor unit, and to be different from the screen of the stereoscopic display monitor unit. The three-dimensional stereoscopic display device according to claim 1, having a function of performing processing for generating right-eye and left-eye image data or video data for three-dimensional stereoscopic display. A detection means for detecting whether the operator of the own 3D display device is a driver or a passenger of a moving body holding the 3D display device;
When the apparent display surface for three-dimensionally displaying the image or video to be displayed is tilted at a predetermined angle in a predetermined direction, the screen compositing processing unit is configured so that the detection means is a driver or front passenger seat A three-dimensional solid in which an apparent display surface for three-dimensionally displaying the image or video to be displayed is inclined so as to face the driver side or the passenger seat side according to the result of detecting which one is operated. 3. The three-dimensional stereoscopic display device according to claim 1, wherein image data or video data for right eye and left eye for display is generated.   The screen composition processing unit adjusts an inclination of a predetermined direction on an apparent display surface for displaying a three-dimensional stereoscopic image of the image to be displayed according to a user setting, or the stereoscopic display monitor 2. The three-dimensional stereoscopic display device according to claim 1, wherein the right-eye and left-eye image data or video data for three-dimensional stereoscopic display whose positions are adjusted back and forth with respect to the screen of the unit are generated. A reproduction processing unit for reproducing the right-eye and left-eye image data or video data for three-dimensional stereoscopic display of the input display target image or video;
A three-dimensional stereoscopic display signal output unit that outputs a right-eye and left-eye image or video for three-dimensional stereoscopic display of the display target image or video reproduced by the reproduction processing unit to a stereoscopic display monitor device;
Image data or video data for right and left eyes for three-dimensional stereoscopic display in which an apparent display surface for three-dimensional stereoscopic display of the image or video to be displayed is a plane different from the screen of the stereoscopic display monitor device And a screen composition processing unit for generating and outputting to the reproduction processing unit,
The screen composition processing unit
For three-dimensional stereoscopic display, an apparent display surface for three-dimensional stereoscopic display of an image or video to be displayed is inclined to a predetermined direction at a predetermined angle to be different from the screen of the stereoscopic display monitor device. A function of generating image data or video data for right eye and left eye;
For the right eye for three-dimensional stereoscopic display, an apparent display surface for three-dimensional stereoscopic display of the image or video to be displayed is transformed into a predetermined curved surface shape to be different from the screen of the stereoscopic display monitor device; At least one of a function for generating image data or video data for the left eye,
An apparent display surface for three-dimensional stereoscopic display of the image or video to be displayed is tilted at the predetermined angle or deformed to the predetermined curved surface shape to be a surface different from the screen of the stereoscopic display monitor device. A three-dimensional stereoscopic display signal generation device having a function of performing processing for generating right-eye and left-eye image data or video data for three-dimensional stereoscopic display.

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