JP2017178300A - Vehicular information providing device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a vehicular information providing device capable of improving convenience.SOLUTION: When control means receives a layout specified selection signal indicating that a specified selection screen (second integrated selection screen 222) corresponding to specified display layout (normal display screen 600) of a layout selection screen 220 is selected on the basis of a selection operation for selecting layout by a user, the control means switches and displays display information displayed on first display means 204 from the layout selection screen 220 to an instrument display unit 610 and performs display control of the first and second display means so as to display a HUD display unit 620 on a combiner 309.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 11

Description

  The present invention relates to a vehicle information providing apparatus that provides various types of information to a vehicle user.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, as this type of vehicle information providing apparatus, for example, one described in Patent Document 1 below is known. The vehicle information providing apparatus described in Patent Document 1 provides vehicle information to a user using an instrument panel display (display means), starts up the instrument panel customization software, and then the user An instrument panel image is created by operating the keyboard while looking at the instrument panel display. At this time, the user creates the shape, color, size, etc. of the parts such as the speedometer, tachometer, and direction indicator from the beginning, and creates an instrument panel image composed of the speedometer, tachometer, direction indicator, etc. Create it freely.

JP-A-10-297319

  By the way, in the vehicle information providing apparatus described in Patent Document 1 described above, when the user creates all the shapes, colors, sizes, and the like of parts such as a speedometer and a tachometer from the beginning, a customized instrument panel is provided. It is expected that more time will be required to create the meter image.

Further, in recent years, the mounting ratio of the display means (multi-display) used in the vehicle information providing apparatus has increased, the display means has increased in size, and additional information other than meter information has been displayed exclusively for a head-up display or the like. As the tendency to display on devices is increasing, even inexperienced users who do not have specialized knowledge tend to want to customize display screens with improved convenience that can be done with simple operations. There was room for further improvement in this regard.
Accordingly, the present invention focuses on the above-described improvements and provides a vehicle information providing apparatus capable of improving convenience.

  The present invention provides a first display means capable of switching and displaying a layout selection screen and a required portion of a specific display layout selected by the selection operation in order to receive a selection operation of layout selection by a user, A second display unit configured to be able to display a remaining portion of the specific display layout excluding the required unit; and a control unit that performs display control of the first and second display units. Is received on the first display means upon receiving a layout specific selection signal indicating that a specific selection screen corresponding to the specific display layout is selected from the layout selection screens based on the selection operation. Display information to be switched from the layout selection screen to the required part and the remaining part to be displayed on the second display means. And performing display control of the second display means.

  The present invention also provides a first display means capable of switching and displaying a layout selection screen and a required portion of a specific display layout selected by the selection operation for accepting a layout selection operation by a user, and the selection operation. A second display means configured to be able to display a remaining portion of the specific display layout excluding the required part, and a control means for performing display control of the first and second display means. As the selection screen, a plurality of types of first selection screens for a required portion and a plurality of types of second selection screens for the remaining portion are prepared, and the control means is configured to select the first selection screen based on the selection operation. Receiving a first layout specific selection signal indicating that the first specific selection screen corresponding to the required portion of the selection screen has been selected, and corresponding to the remaining portion of the second selection screen; 2 When the second layout specific selection signal indicating that the specific selection screen has been selected is received, the display information displayed on the first display means is switched from the layout selection screen to the required part and is displayed. Display control of the first and second display means is performed in order to display the remaining portion on two display means.

  In the invention, it is preferable that the layout selection screen is configured as an integrated selection screen in which a selection screen for a required part and a selection screen for the remaining part are integrated.

  Further, according to the present invention, the control means is configured to display the first and second vehicle driving information essential for driving the vehicle on at least one of the required part and the remaining part based on the selection operation. Display control of the display means is performed.

  Further, in the present invention, N or more (N is an integer of 3 or more) of the integrated type selection screens are prepared, and the control means includes N-2 or less of the N or more integrated type selection screens. Display control of the display means is performed so that the integrated selection screen is hidden.

  Further, according to the present invention, when the integrated selection screen is displayed on the display means, the control means displays on the display means a notification display unit that notifies that the non-displayed integrated selection screen exists. In order to achieve this, display control of the display means is performed.

  The present invention can provide an information providing device for a vehicle that can improve convenience.

The block diagram which shows the connection state of the information provision apparatus for vehicles by 1st Embodiment of this invention, and various electrical components. Schematic which shows the 1st vehicle mounting apparatus and combiner by the embodiment. The block diagram of the 1st vehicle equipment by the same embodiment. The front view which shows the operation means by the embodiment. The figure which shows the layout information memorize | stored in the memory | storage means by the embodiment. The figure which showed typically the layout selection screen displayed on the 1st display means by the embodiment. The block diagram of the 2nd vehicle equipment by the embodiment. The schematic of the 2nd vehicle equipment by the embodiment. The block diagram of the external apparatus by the embodiment. (A) is a figure which shows the display information displayed on the 1st, 2nd display means by the embodiment, (b) is the state by which the layout selection screen was displayed on the 1st display means by the embodiment FIG. (A) is a figure which shows the state by which the layout selection screen was displayed on the 1st display means by the embodiment, (b) is the 1st, 1st when the user by the embodiment selects the selection screen. The figure which shows the display information displayed on 2 display means. The figure which showed typically the layout selection screen displayed on the 1st display means by 2nd Embodiment of this invention. (A) is a figure which shows the display information displayed on the 1st, 2nd display means by the 2nd embodiment, (b) is a layout selection screen on the 1st display means by the 2nd embodiment. It is a figure which shows the displayed state, (c) is a figure which shows the state as which the selection screen for one instrument by the 2nd Embodiment was selected. (A) is a figure which shows the state as which one selection screen for HUD by the 2nd embodiment was selected, (b) is 1st when the user by the 2nd embodiment selects the selection screen, The figure which shows the display information displayed on a 2nd display means. (A) is a figure which shows the state by which the layout selection screen was displayed on the 1st display means by 3rd Embodiment of this invention, (b) has selected the selection screen by the user by the 3rd Embodiment The figure which shows the display information displayed on the 1st, 2nd display means in the case. (A) is a figure which shows the state by which the layout selection screen was displayed on the 1st display means by the modification of 3rd Embodiment, (b) is a user's selection by the modification of 3rd Embodiment. The figure which shows the display information displayed on a 1st, 2nd display means when a screen is selected.

(First Embodiment) The first embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 1, reference numeral 100 denotes a vehicle. Reference numeral 101 denotes a vehicular communication system. The vehicular communication system 101 includes a vehicular information providing device 102, an external device (here, a smartphone) 103 that is a portable information device, and a vehicular information providing device 102. It is comprised from the connection means 104 which connects the external apparatus 103, In this case, the information provision apparatus 102 for vehicles is the 1st vehicle-mounted apparatus 110 (it is set as the vehicle meter here) and the 2nd vehicle-mounted apparatus. 120 (here, referred to as a head-up display device (HUD)). The external device 103 can also be connected to the Internet via the external communication unit 130.

  The first on-vehicle equipment 110 connected to the external equipment 103 via the connection means 104 is connected to the travel control means 106 via an in-vehicle LAN (multiplex communication line) 105 as a transmission medium built in the car. , Connected to the second vehicle-mounted device 120.

  In FIG. 1, the periphery monitoring means 107 is a device that monitors and detects an obstacle present around the host vehicle. Specifically, the periphery monitoring unit 107 monitors and detects obstacles in front, rear, left side, and right side of the host vehicle using a camera, laser, millimeter wave, and the like. The various actuators 108 include a brake actuator for controlling braking of the host vehicle, an electric actuator for steering for controlling the steering direction of the host vehicle, and the like.

  When the travel control means 106 obtains (acquires) on-information of the ACC (adaptive cruise control) function, which is one of the ADAS functions from the operation means, which will be described later, Control for running while maintaining the inter-vehicle distance between the host vehicle and a preceding vehicle traveling in front of the host vehicle, automatic brake control, and the like are performed. Moreover, although mentioned later for details, the traveling control means 106 shall output the information regarding automatic driving | running | working (it is set as ACC here). Note that ACC is an automatic operation that is positioned at level 1 in SIP (Strategic Innovation Creation Program).

  FIG. 2 shows the unitized first vehicle-mounted device 110 and the first vehicle-mounted device 110 separated from the user (driver) side of the vehicle sitting in the driver's seat of the vehicle. The schematic diagram when it sees the 2nd vehicle-mounted apparatus 120 (The combiner 309 mentioned later with which the 2nd vehicle-mounted apparatus 120 is equipped) made into is shown is shown. The first vehicle-mounted device 110 includes first display means 204 described later as an instrument display.

  FIG. 3 shows a block diagram of the first vehicle-mounted device 110. The first vehicle-mounted device 110 includes a vehicle information terminal (vehicle information means) 210 and a multiplex communication input / output terminal (multiplex communication input / output means) 211 for inputting / outputting various information (vehicle state signals) relating to various vehicle states A first control unit 212 configured to control an operation information terminal 212 that can receive an operation input signal from a predetermined operation unit 213, a vehicle interface (vehicle I / F) unit 201, and the vehicle information providing apparatus 102, for example. Control unit 202 and a first memory composed of a nonvolatile memory such as a flash memory or an EEPROM in which a processing program of the first control unit 202 and first to third layout information (to be described later) are stored. Means (storage means) 203, first display means 204 such as a liquid crystal display panel or an organic EL panel for visually informing the vehicle state information, and a vehicle First informing means 206 including a first sounding body 205 such as a speaker for audibly informing various users (various states of the vehicle), a first display means 204 and a first sounding body A first communication unit (in this case, Bluetooth (registered trademark) or Wi-Fi) as a wireless communication unit that constitutes a first driving unit 207 that also serves as a drive control unit 205 and a connection unit 104 for connecting to the external device 103. -Fi (Wireless Fidelity) 208, and is configured to be able to acquire external device information output from the external device 103.

  Here, the operation means 213 includes a substantially cross key type operation input unit for performing various operations of the vehicle information providing apparatus 102. For example, an appropriate place in the vehicle so that a user seated in the driver's seat can reach. (For example, steering). As shown in FIG. 4, the operating means 213 includes an up cursor button S1, a down cursor button S2, a left cursor button S3, a right cursor button S4, and a decision button provided inside these triangular buttons S1 to S4. S5.

  When a layout selection screen 220 (to be described later) is displayed on the first display means 204, the operation means 213 receives an operation input signal for operating the layout selection screen 220 via the vehicle interface means 201 for the first control. This is input to the unit 202. Note that the operation means 213 may be a touch panel type operation input unit instead of the cross key type operation input unit described above.

  In this case, the first storage unit 203 stores six types (plural types) of layout information as shown in FIGS. 5 (a) to 5 (c) show three types of instrument layout information, and the remaining FIGS. 5 (d) to 5 (f) show three types of HUD layout information.

  In the following description, the information shown in FIG. 5A is the first instrument layout information A, the information shown in FIG. 5B is the second instrument layout information B, and the information shown in FIG. The third instrument layout information C, the information shown in FIG. 5 (d) is the first HUD layout information D, the information shown in FIG. 5 (e) is the second HUD layout information E, and FIG. 5 (f). Is the third HUD layout information F.

  The first instrument layout information A includes, for example, a vehicle speed display portion a1 that displays the vehicle speed in an analog manner, a rotation speed display portion a2 that displays the engine speed in an analog manner, and a fuel remaining amount in a horizontal bar graph. A fuel remaining amount display unit a3, a shift position display unit a4 that displays a shift position, and a navigation display unit a5 that displays external device information (here, referred to as navigation information) output from the external device 103. The The display units a1 to a5 are arranged as shown in FIG.

  The second instrument layout information B includes, for example, a vehicle speed display section b1 that digitally displays the vehicle speed, a rotation speed display section b2 that displays the engine rotation speed digitally, and a remaining amount of fuel in a vertical bar graph. A fuel remaining amount display portion b3 to be displayed, a shift position display portion b4 having the same configuration as the shift position display portion a4, a fuel consumption display portion b5 to display the average fuel consumption of the vehicle, and an outside air temperature display portion to display the temperature outside the vehicle and b6. The arrangement of these displays b1 to b6 is as shown in FIG.

  The third instrument layout information C has the same configuration as the navigation map display unit c1 that displays, for example, external device information output from the external device 103 (here, referred to as navigation information) and the shift position display units a4 and b4. Shift position display portion c2 and a fuel remaining amount display portion c3 having the same configuration as the fuel remaining amount display portion a3. The display units c1 to c3 are arranged as shown in FIG.

  The first HUD layout information D includes, for example, a vehicle speed display unit d1 that digitally displays the vehicle speed, a direction instruction display unit d2 that indicates the traveling direction of the vehicle, and external device information (here, the external device information). And a speed limit display portion d3 for displaying the speed limit information). The display units d1 to d3 are arranged as shown in FIG.

  The second HUD layout information E includes, for example, a navigation display unit e1 that displays external device information (here, referred to as navigation information) output from the external device 103, and a direction indication display having the same configuration as the direction indication display unit d2. Part e2. The display units e1 and e2 are arranged as shown in FIG.

  The third HUD layout information F includes, for example, a vehicle speed display unit f1 that digitally displays the vehicle speed, a direction instruction display unit f2 having the same configuration as the direction instruction display units d2 and e2, and an external output from the external device 103. The speed limit display unit f3 displays speed limit information as device information, and the navigation display unit f4 displays navigation information as external device information output from the external device 103. The display units f1 to f4 are arranged as shown in FIG.

  When the first control unit 202 receives an operation input signal for layout selection described later, all the layout information stored in the first storage unit 203 (that is, the first to third instrument layout information A to A). C and first to third HUD layout information D to F) are read, and a layout selection screen 220 constituted by the read layout information A to F is displayed on the first display means 204. Execute.

  Here, in the present embodiment, the first instrument layout information A and the first HUD layout information D are integrated (combined) as the layout selection screen 220 as shown in FIG. Integrated type selection screen 221, second integrated type selection screen 222 in which the second instrument layout information B and second HUD layout information E are integrated (combined), and a third instrument layout A third integrated selection screen 223 in which the information C and the third HUD layout information F are integrated (combined) is prepared. Since each of these integrated selection screens 221 to 223 includes external device information output from the external device 103, there is an advantage that merchantability can be improved.

  In FIG. 6, the sizes of the integrated type selection screens 221 to 223 are the same, but in the case of the present embodiment, the operation input signal for the layout selection among the integrated type selection screens 221 to 223 b. One integrated type selection screen that was selected in the previous stage of input is displayed larger than the other integrated type selection screens.

  The 1st display means 204 consists of a display medium which displays vehicle state information and external apparatus information as visual information with respect to the user of a vehicle. As will be described later, the first display means 204 includes a layout selection screen 220 for receiving a layout selection selection operation (using the operation of the operation means 213) by the user, and a specific display layout selected by the selection operation. That is, it is configured as a display for displaying a meter (instrument) image capable of switching and displaying a required part (a part) of the layout of any one of the integrated type selection screens 221 to 223. In addition, the required part here is corresponded to the meter display part mentioned later contained in the layout of the said any one integrated type selection screen.

  When the vehicle is a motorcycle, the first sounding body 205 may be a helmet speaker housed in a helmet worn by a passenger (user) who rides on the motorcycle.

  The first communication unit 208 performs wireless communication with a later-described second communication unit 410 provided in the external device 103. That is, the first communication unit 208 can exchange data with the second communication unit 410 provided in the external device 103.

  As shown in FIG. 7, the second vehicle-mounted device 120 includes a second vehicle information terminal (second vehicle information input means) 311 for inputting / outputting various information (vehicle state signals) relating to various states of the vehicle, and a second multiplex. A communication input / output terminal (second multiplex communication input / output means) 312, a second vehicle interface (second vehicle I / F) means 301, and a second for example comprising a microcomputer for controlling the second on-vehicle equipment 120. Control unit 302, second storage means 303 including a flash memory or a nonvolatile memory such as EEPROM in which the processing program of the second control unit 302 is stored, and the liquid crystal display panel 304 and the liquid crystal display panel 304 are illuminated. A liquid crystal display 306 that mainly includes a light source 305 that supplies light and emits display light, which will be described later, and a second drive that controls the drive of the liquid crystal display panel 304 A stage 307, a light source drive circuit (not shown) for performing light emission control of the light source 305 based on the light source drive signal from the second control unit 302, and a housing constituting the exterior case of the second vehicle-mounted device 120. And a body 308 (see FIG. 8). In this case, the housing 308 includes an upper housing H1 and a lower housing H2.

  Then, in accordance with the lighting control of the light source 305 by the second control unit 302, the display light L emitted from the liquid crystal display panel 304 passes through the transparent part H3 provided in the upper housing H1 and is a transparent plate member (reflecting plate). ) Is projected onto the combiner 309, so that the user (see symbol E in FIG. 8) can display the display image superimposed on the scenery over the combiner 309 (for example, a virtual image representing vehicle speed information, speed limit information, etc.) Can be visually recognized.

  Note that the second vehicle-mounted device 120 described above has a housing 308 embedded (arranged) inside the instrument panel, and a combiner 309 protruding above the instrument panel includes vehicle status information and It comprises a display medium that displays external device information as a virtual image as the display image described above.

  Here, in the case of this example, it is assumed that the second display means 310 is configured by the liquid crystal display 306 and the combiner 309, and the positional relationship between the first vehicle-mounted device 110 and the combiner 309 is In this example, the combiner 309 is positioned above (directly above) the first vehicle-mounted device 110 (see FIG. 2).

  Note that the combiner 309 (second display unit 310) here uses the required unit (the instrument display unit) at the time of a layout selection selection operation (using the operation of the operation unit 213) by the user, as will be described later. The remaining part of the specific display layout excluding the display can be displayed. Here, the remaining part is a HUD display part to be described later included in the specific display layout selected by the selection operation (that is, the layout of any one of the integrated type selection screens 221 to 223). It corresponds to. Accordingly, the layout selection screen 220 in this example is configured as an integrated selection screen 221 to 223 in which a selection screen for instrument display (for required portions) and a selection screen for HUD display (for remaining portions) are integrated. Will be.

  In the case of this example, it is assumed that the control unit M is configured by the first control unit 202 and the second control unit 302, and the control unit M includes the first display unit 204 and the second display unit. The display control of the means 310 (liquid crystal display 306) is performed.

  As shown in FIG. 9, the external device 103 is a second communication unit (here, Bluetooth (registered trademark) or Wi-Fi) as a wireless communication unit that constitutes the connection unit 104 for connecting to the vehicle information providing apparatus 102. (Wireless fidelity) 410, various sensors (here, a GPS module) 411, interface (I / F) means 401, and a control device 402 including, for example, a microcomputer that controls the external device 103, A storage unit 403 composed of a non-volatile memory such as a flash memory or an EEPROM in which a processing program of the control device 402 is stored, and a display with a touch panel that visually informs a vehicle user of various information (various vehicle states) Various information (various conditions of the vehicle) to the display unit 404 and the vehicle user ) Audibly informing the second sounding body 405 such as a speaker, a display unit 404 and a driving unit 407 that also serves as drive control for the second sounding body 405, the Internet, And a communication module 408 constituting external communication means 130 for connection.

  Here, when it is assumed that a navigation operation is performed, it is assumed that the storage unit 403 stores map information for displaying a map and road sign information installed on a road. For example, when executing a navigation operation, the control device 402 acquires necessary road sign information with reference to the storage unit 403 based on the current position information acquired from the GPS module 411.

  In this embodiment, the first and second communication units 208 and 410 including wireless communication units are applied to the connection unit 104 between the vehicle information providing apparatus 102 and the external device 103. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Alternatively, it is possible to connect the vehicle information providing apparatus 102 and the external device 103 using the connection means 104 including a wired connection means such as USB (Universal Serial Bus).

  Hereinafter, the layout selection processing operation executed by the control means M will be described with reference to FIGS. First, with reference to FIG. 10, the display information (display screen) mainly displayed on the first display unit 204 is changed from the normal display screen to the layout selection screen 220 in order to accept a user's layout selection operation. The processing operation of the control means M will be described.

  FIG. 10A shows a case where the user seated in the driver's seat of the vehicle turns on the vehicle start switch (for example, an ignition switch), and then the first display means 204 and the combiner 309 are turned on when the vehicle is traveling. An example of the displayed display screen is shown.

  At this time, the control means M receives the vehicle state signal via the multiplex communication input / output terminal 211 (or the vehicle information terminal 210), and at the same time, receives external device information (here) from the external device 103 via the communication units 410 and 208. In this case, navigation information and road sign information are received. Here, the control means M has a display layout (hereinafter also referred to as a normal display screen 500) corresponding to the first integrated selection screen 221 described above based on the vehicle state signal and external device information. It is assumed that display control of the first display unit 204 and the liquid crystal display 306 is performed so as to be displayed on the display unit 204 and the combiner 309, respectively.

  At this time, the first display means 204 and the combiner 309 are based on the first integrated type selection screen 221 (the vehicle speed display part a1, the rotational speed display part a2, the fuel remaining amount display part a3, the shift position display part a4, A normal display screen 500 (including a navigation display unit a5, a vehicle speed display unit d1, a direction indication display unit d2, and a speed limit display unit d3) is displayed. The external device information received by the control means M may be mail incoming information, telephone incoming information, music information, etc. in addition to navigation information and road sign information.

  Here, in the normal display screen 500, when the display information displayed on the first display means 204 is the instrument display unit 510 and the display information displayed on the combiner 309 is the HUD display unit 520, the vehicle speed display unit a1. , A rotation speed display part a2, a fuel remaining amount display part a3, a shift position display part a4, and a navigation display part (external device display part) a5 are displayed on the instrument display part (required part) 510 of the normal display screen 500. Is done. The navigation display unit a5 includes, for example, a turn-by-turn display including an arrow display a51, an intersection name display a52, and a remaining distance display a53 up to the intersection. The navigation display unit a5 may apply a map display instead of the turn-by-turn display.

  Then, information including the vehicle speed display part d1, the direction instruction display part d2, and the speed limit display part d3 is displayed on the HUD display part (remaining part) 520 of the normal display screen 500. In other words, at this time, the liquid crystal display 306 is driven via the second driving unit 307 under the control of the control unit M, and the vehicle speed display light, the direction indicating display light, and the road sign are displayed from the liquid crystal display panel 304. The display light L is generated from the display light (speed limit display light), and the combiner 309 is installed on the road with the vehicle speed display part d1, the direction indication display part d2, as shown in FIG. 10 (a). A speed limit display section d3 that is road sign information is displayed.

  Next, from the state of FIG. 10A, the control means M is output from the operation means 213 when the user operates (turns on) a layout selection setting switch (not shown) provided in the operation means 213. An operation input signal for selecting a layout is received. The control means M then controls the first display so that the display information displayed on the first display means 204 is switched from the instrument display section 510 to the layout selection screen 220 based on the operation input signal for layout selection. Display control of the display means 204 is performed. At this time, it is assumed that the display information displayed on the combiner 309 does not change from the state of FIG.

  At this time, when the start switch of the vehicle is in the on state and the shift position is in the parking range (that is, the vehicle is stopped), the user displays the first display means. The display information displayed on 204 can be switched from the instrument display unit 510 to the layout selection screen 220.

  Then, a layout selection screen 220 as shown in FIG. 10B is displayed on the first display means 204. Specifically, for example, in the order from the left to the right of the first display unit 204, the first integrated type selection screen 221, the second integrated type selection screen 222, and the third integrated type selection screen 223 are listed in this order. Is displayed. As described above, the layout selection screen 220 in this example is configured by all (three in this case) integrated selection screens that can be selected by the user, and the user selects a desired layout from these.

  Here, when the layout selection screen 220 is displayed (list displayed) on the first display unit 204, the control unit M displays the first integrated selection screen 221 that has been selected by the user until the first. In order to display in detail (large) on the display means 204 of the first display means 204, and to display the other integrated type selection screens 222 and 223 other than the first integrated type selection screen 221 on the first display means 204 in a simplified manner. Display control of the display means 204 is performed. In this example, only the selection screen being selected (that is, the first integrated type selection screen 221) is displayed in a large size, so that the user can select the currently selected selection screen (first integrated type selection screen). There is an advantage that the information on the screen 221) can be easily grasped.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 11, the display information (display screen) displayed on the first display means 204 is shown in FIG. 10B (for selecting a layout selection operation by the user). The processing operation of the control means M when shifting from 220 to the normal display screen (here, the normal display screen 600 configured with a display layout corresponding to the second integrated selection screen 222) will be described.

  For example, when the control means M receives a right cursor operation signal indicating that the right cursor button S4 has been turned on, the control unit M displays the second integrated selection screen 222 in detail (largely) based on the right cursor operation signal. In addition, display control of the first display unit 204 is performed in order to simplify (reduce) the display of the other integrated selection screens 221 and 223 (see FIG. 11A). At this time, it is assumed that the display information displayed on the combiner 309 does not change from the state of FIG.

  That is, this means that the control means M, when the layout selection screen 220 is displayed on the first display means 204, is a specific selection screen (in this case, the second integrated selection screen 222). This means that the display control of the first display unit 204 is performed so that the other integrated selection screens 221 and 223 except for (Yes) are displayed on the first display unit 204 in a simplified manner. With this configuration, there is an advantage that a display area of the currently set selection screen (for example, the second integrated selection screen 222) can be sufficiently secured.

  Here, it is assumed that the user likes the second integrated type selection screen 222 and selects the second integrated type selection screen 222 (that is, assume that the determination button S5 is turned on in this state).

  At this time, the control means M is an operation input signal at the time of layout determination (hereinafter referred to as a layout specific selection signal) indicating that the determination button S5 is turned on in a state where the second integrated selection screen 222 is displayed large. 11), the first display means 204 and the combiner 309 correspond to a specific selection screen (here, the second integrated selection screen 222) based on the layout specific selection signal as shown in FIG. The display control of the first display means 204 and the liquid crystal display device 306 (second display means 310) is performed so that a specific display layout (here, the normal display screen 600) corresponding to () is displayed.

  Specifically, at this time, the control means M is configured to select a specific selection screen (for example, the normal display screen 600) corresponding to the specific display layout (for example, the normal display screen 600) based on the layout selection selection operation by the user. For example, when the layout specifying selection signal indicating that the second integrated type selection screen 222 has been selected is received, the display information displayed on the first display means 204 is transferred from the layout selection screen 220 (on the normal display screen 600). ) The display is switched to the instrument display unit 610 which is a required part, and the required part (the instrument display part 610) is removed from the combiner 309 (second display means 310), and the remaining part of the normal display screen 600 is HUD. In order to display the display unit 620, display control of the first display unit 204 and the liquid crystal display 306 is performed.

  Here, the normal display screen 600 corresponds to a display screen in which the second instrument layout information B and the second HUD layout information E are integrated. At this time, the first display means 204 and the combiner 309 are based on the second integrated selection screen 222 (vehicle speed display portion b1, rotational speed display portion b2, remaining fuel amount display portion b3, shift position display portion b4, fuel consumption display portion b5, and outside air temperature display. A normal display screen 600 is displayed (including a part b6, a navigation display part e1, and a direction indication display part e2).

  Here, in the normal display screen 600, when the display information displayed on the first display unit 204 is the instrument display unit 610 and the display information displayed on the combiner 309 is the HUD display unit 620, the control unit M By receiving the vehicle state signal via the multiplex communication input / output terminal 211 (or the vehicle information terminal 210), under the control of the control means M, the vehicle speed display part b1, the rotation speed display part b2, and the remaining fuel amount display Information including the part b3, the shift position display part b4, the fuel consumption display part b5, and the outside air temperature display part b6 is displayed on the instrument display part (required part) 610 of the normal display screen 600.

  And the information which consists of the navigation display part e1 and the direction indication display part e2 becomes a structure displayed on the HUD display part (remaining part) 620 of the normal display screen 600 except the required part 610. FIG.

  In other words, at this time, the liquid crystal display 306 is driven via the second driving means 307 under the control of the control means M, and the liquid crystal display panel 304 receives direction indication display light and route guidance display light. As shown in FIG. 11B, the navigation display unit e1 and the direction indication display unit e2 are displayed on the combiner 309. The navigation display unit e1 includes, for example, a turn-by-turn display including an arrow display e11, an intersection name display e12, and a remaining distance display e13 up to the intersection. Further, as described above, a series of operations in which the user turns on the decision button S5 after the right cursor button S4 is turned on means a layout selection selection operation by the user.

  That is, according to the present embodiment, the control unit M selects the specific selection corresponding to the specific display layout (for example, the normal display screen 600) in the layout selection screen 220 based on a layout selection selection operation by the user. When the layout specification selection signal indicating that a screen (for example, the second integrated selection screen 222) has been selected is received, display information displayed on the first display means 204 is displayed from the layout selection screen 220 to the specific display. The remaining portion 620 of the specific display layout (normal display screen 600) excluding the required portion 610 is displayed on the combiner 309 (second display means 310) while switching to the required portion 610 of the layout (normal display screen 600). In order to achieve this, display control of the first and second display means 204 and 310 is performed. The layout selection screen 220 is configured as an integrated selection screen 221 to 223 in which a selection screen for instrument display (for required parts) and a selection screen for HUD display (for remaining parts) are integrated. .

  With this configuration, the layout of the normal display screen displayed in two divisions (two display media) by a very simple operation in which the user operates the operation unit 213 while looking at the first display unit 204. Can be freely changed (customized by the user), so that it is possible to provide a vehicle information providing apparatus capable of improving convenience.

  In the present embodiment, the example in which the second integrated selection screen 222 is selected from the three integrated selection screens 221, 222, and 223 has been described. It goes without saying that it is possible to select one integrated selection screen that the user likes.

  For example, from the state shown in FIG. 10B, the user turns on the right cursor button S4, and the second integrated type selection screen 222 is displayed large. The user does not like the second integrated type selection screen 222. If the user turns on the right cursor button S4 once again and the third integrated selection screen 223 is displayed large, and then the user turns on the enter button S5, the third integration is performed. A display layout corresponding to the type selection screen 223 is displayed on the first display means 204 and the combiner 309.

(Second Embodiment) Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 12 to 14. The same reference numerals are used for the same or corresponding parts as in the first embodiment, and the details thereof are used. The detailed explanation is omitted.

  In the second embodiment, the layout selection screen 220 is not configured as a plurality of types of integrated selection screens 221 to 223 in which instrument layout information and HUD layout information are combined as in the first embodiment. The layout selection screen 220 is configured so that the instrument layout information and the HUD layout information can be individually selected.

  In the case of the second embodiment, the layout selection screen 220 includes a plurality of types of first selection screens 230 for required parts (for instrument display) and a plurality of types for remaining parts (for HUD display) as shown in FIG. The second selection screen 240 is prepared.

  Here, the first selection screen 230 includes a first instrument selection screen 231 corresponding to the first instrument layout information A and a second instrument selection screen 232 corresponding to the second instrument layout information B. And a third instrument selection screen 233 corresponding to the third instrument layout information C.

  Similarly, the second selection screen 240 is a first HUD selection screen 241 corresponding to the first HUD layout information D and a second HUD layout information E corresponding to the second HUD layout information E. The screen includes a selection screen 242 and a third HUD selection screen 243 corresponding to the third HUD layout information F.

  Hereinafter, the layout selection processing operation executed by the control means M will be described with reference to FIGS. First, using FIG. 13, the display information (display screen) mainly displayed on the first display means 204 is changed from the normal display screen to the layout selection screen 220 in order to accept the user's selection operation for layout selection. Then, the processing operation of the control means M when the user selects any one of the instrument selection screens 231 to 233 will be described.

  FIG. 13A shows a case where a user seated in a driver's seat of a vehicle turns on a vehicle start switch (for example, an ignition switch), and then the first display means 204 and combiner 309 are turned on when the vehicle is traveling. An example of the displayed display screen is shown.

  At this time, the control means M receives the vehicle state signal via the multiplex communication input / output terminal 211 (or the vehicle information terminal 210), and at the same time, receives external device information (here) from the external device 103 via the communication units 410 and 208. In the navigation information).

  Here, the control means M is configured so that the display layout corresponding to the normal display screen 600 is displayed on the first display means 204 and the combiner 309 based on the vehicle state signal and external device information. It is assumed that display control of one display unit 204 and the liquid crystal display 306 is performed. That is, at this time, the above-described instrument display unit 610 is displayed on the first display unit 204, and the above-described HUD display unit 620 is displayed on the combiner 309.

  Next, from the state of FIG. 13A, the control means M receives an operation input signal for layout selection output from the operation means 213 when the user operates (turns on) the layout selection setting switch. To do. Then, the control means M controls the first display so that the display information displayed on the first display means 204 is switched from the instrument display unit 610 to the layout selection screen 220 based on the operation input signal for layout selection. Display control of the display means 204 is performed. At this time, it is assumed that the display information displayed on the combiner 309 does not change from the state of FIG.

  At this time, when the start switch of the vehicle is in the on state and the shift position is in the parking range (that is, the vehicle is stopped), the user displays the first display means. Display information displayed on the screen 204 can be switched from the instrument display unit 610 to the layout selection screen 220.

  Then, a layout selection screen 220 as shown in FIG. 13B is displayed on the first display means 204. Specifically, for example, in the lower half area of the first display means 204, the first instrument selection screen 231, the second instrument selection screen 232, and the third instrument selection are selected from left to right. A list is displayed in the order of the screen 233. Similarly, in the upper half area of the first display means 204, the first HUD selection screen 241, the second HUD selection screen 242, and the third HUD selection screen 243 are arranged from left to right. Listed in the order of. Here, the sizes of the instrument selection screens 231 to 233 are the same, and the sizes of the HUD selection screens 241 to 243 are the same.

  Then, the user selects one layout to be displayed on the first display means 204 from each of the instrument selection screens 231 to 233, and the layout to be displayed on the combiner 309 is displayed on each of the HUD selection screens 241 to 243. One of them can be selected.

  Here, first, when the user selects one layout to be displayed on the first display means 204 from the instrument selection screens 231 to 233, for example, the control means M has been selected by the user until then. Then, the second instrument selection screen 232 is flashed.

  When the control means M receives the right cursor operation signal indicating that the right cursor button S4 is turned on from this state, the control means M displays the third instrument selection screen 233 in detail (larger) based on the right cursor operation signal. In order to display, the display control of the 1st display means 204 is performed (refer FIG.13 (c)). At this time, it is assumed that the display information displayed on the combiner 309 does not change from the state of FIG.

  Here, the user likes the third instrument selection screen 233 in the first selection screen 230, and uses the third instrument selection section as a first specific selection screen corresponding to the instrument display section (required section). It is assumed that the selection screen 233 is selected (that is, the determination button S5 is turned on in this state).

  At this time, the control means M indicates that the determination button S5 has been turned on (that is, the third instrument selection screen 233 has been selected) in a state where the third instrument selection screen 233 is displayed large. When an operation input signal at the time of layout determination (hereinafter referred to as a first layout specific selection signal) is received, based on the first layout specific selection signal, as shown in FIG. The display control of the first display means 204 is performed so that the selection screen 233 and the HUD selection screen that can be combined with the third instrument selection screen 233 are connected (connected) by the line L1.

  Here, of the HUD selection screens 241 to 243, the first HUD selection screen 241 and the third HUD selection screen 243 can be combined, and the second HUD selection screen 242 cannot be combined. Deciding. The reason why the second HUD selection screen 242 cannot be combined is that when the second HUD selection screen 242 is displayed on the combiner 309, vehicle driving information (for example, the traveling speed of the vehicle) that is indispensable when driving the vehicle is displayed. This is because the (vehicle speed information) is not displayed on either the combiner 309 or the first display means 204 and is not displayed.

  In other words, in the second embodiment, the control means M is configured so that the vehicle driving information (for example, the vehicle speed information) that is indispensable when driving the vehicle is a required part (an instrument display part to be described later) based on a layout selection operation by the user. 710) and the remaining portion (HUD display portion 720 described later) display control of the first and second display means 204, 310 is performed so as to be displayed on at least one of them.

  Next, referring to FIG. 14, the display information (display screen) displayed on the first display means 204 and the combiner 309 is changed from the state shown in FIG. 13C to the normal display screen (here, the third instrument selection screen). 233 and the third HUD selection screen 243, the processing operation of the control means M when shifting to the normal display screen 700 configured with a display layout corresponding to the display layout will be described.

  First, the user selects one of the first HUD selection screen 241 and the third HUD selection screen 243 as the layout to be displayed on the combiner 309 from the state of FIG. At this time, the control means M executes, for example, a process of blinking and displaying the second HUD selection screen 242 (corresponding to the second HUD layout information E) that has been selected by the user so far.

  When receiving the right cursor operation signal indicating that the right cursor button S4 is turned on from this state, the control means M displays the third HUD selection screen 243 in detail based on the right cursor operation signal ( Display control of the first display means 204 is performed so that the line L1 is connected only between the third HUD selection screen 243 and the third instrument selection screen 233 (FIG. 14A). reference). In FIG. 13B, FIG. 13C, and FIG. 14A, the display of the layout selection screen 220 is simplified.

  It should be noted that the third HUD selection screen 243 and the third instrument selection screen 233 are currently selected in addition to increasing the size of the selection screen itself or connecting it with the line L1 as described above. Various configurations such as highlighting may be employed. For example, as the configuration of the highlight display, the third HUD selection screen 243 and the third instrument selection screen 233 may be blinked or surrounded by dotted lines. At this time, it is assumed that the display information displayed on the combiner 309 does not change from the state of FIG.

  Here, the user likes the third HUD selection screen 243 in the second selection screen 240, and selects the third HUD selection as the second specific selection screen corresponding to the HUD display portion (remaining portion). It is assumed that the screen 243 is selected (that is, the determination button S5 is turned on in this state).

  At this time, after the first layout specific selection signal is received, the control means M turns on the determination button S5 with the third HUD selection screen 243 displayed large (that is, the third layout selection screen 243). When an operation input signal at the time of layout determination (hereinafter referred to as a second layout specific selection signal) indicating that the HUD selection screen 243 has been selected) is received, the first display as shown in FIG. The display control of the first display unit 204 and the liquid crystal display 306 (second display unit 310) is performed so that the normal display screen 700 is displayed on the unit 204 and the combiner 309.

  Specifically, at this time, when the control means M receives the first and second layout specifying selection signals, the display information displayed on the first display means 204 is transferred from the layout selection screen 220 (the normal display screen 700). The first display for switching to the instrument display unit 710, which is a required part, and to display the HUD display part 720, which is the remaining part (of the normal display screen 700), on the combiner 309 (second display means 310). The display control of the means 204 and the liquid crystal display 306 is performed.

  Here, in the normal display screen 700, the display information displayed on the first display means 204 as described above is the instrument display unit (required unit) 710, and the display information displayed on the combiner 309 is the HUD display unit ( In the case of “remaining part” 720, the control means M receives the vehicle state signal via the multiplex communication input / output terminal 211 (or the vehicle information terminal 210), and at the same time externally from the external device 103 side via the communication parts 410 and 208. By receiving device information (here, referred to as navigation information), information on the navigation map display unit c1, the shift position display unit c2, and the remaining fuel amount display unit c3 is displayed on the instrument under the control of the control means M. Part 710.

  The navigation map display unit c1 includes a map image display including, for example, an arrow image c11, an intersection name image c12, a remaining distance image c13 to the intersection, and the like. In addition, when displaying a map image on the navigation map display unit c1 in this way, the control device 402 uses the Wi-Fi communication medium configured as the connection unit 104 (each communication unit 410, 208) to map the map image. Is output. Here, the Wi-Fi communication medium is used because the Wi-Fi communication medium has a high communication speed and is suitable as a communication medium for transmitting a large amount of data such as the map image.

  Then, information including the vehicle speed display part f1, the direction instruction display part f2, the speed limit display part f3, and the navigation display part f4 is displayed on the HUD display part (remaining part) 720 of the normal display screen 700 excluding the required part 710. It becomes composition.

  At this time, the liquid crystal display 306 is driven through the second driving means 307 under the control of the control means M, and the liquid crystal display panel 304 displays the vehicle speed display light, the direction indication display light, and the speed limit display. Display light L composed of light and route guidance display light is emitted, and the combiner 309 has a vehicle speed display portion f1, a direction indication display portion f2, a speed limit display portion f3, and a navigation display as shown in FIG. Part f4 is displayed.

  The navigation display unit f4 includes a turn-by-turn display including, for example, an arrow display f41, an intersection name display f42, and a remaining distance display f43 up to the intersection. Note that a series of operations such as turning on the enter button S5 after the user turns on the right cursor button S4 as described above means a layout selection selection operation by the user.

  As described above, according to the second embodiment, when the control unit M receives the first and second layout specifying selection signals, the display information displayed on the first display unit 204 is displayed on the layout selection screen. The first and second display means 204 and 310 are displayed so as to switch from 220 to the instrument display section (required section) 710 and display the HUD display section (remaining section) 720 on the combiner 309 (second display section 310). Display control.

  With this configuration, the layout of the normal display screen displayed in two divisions (two display media) by a very simple operation in which the user operates the operation unit 213 while looking at the first display unit 204. Can be freely changed (customized by the user himself / herself) (customized), so that the same operational effects as in the first embodiment can be obtained.

  Further, in the second embodiment, the control means M displays the vehicle display information (for example, the vehicle speed information) that is indispensable when the vehicle is driven based on the selection operation of the layout selection by the user as the instrument display unit 710 and the HUD display unit. By controlling the display of the first and second display means 204 and 310 so that the first and second display means 204 and 310 are displayed on at least one of them, the first display means 204 is provided so that the user does not interfere with the driving of the vehicle. The combination of the layouts of the combiner 309 can be selected, and there is an advantage that convenience is improved.

(Third Embodiment) Next, a third embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 10 and 15. The same reference numerals are used for the same or corresponding portions as those of the first and second embodiments described above. Detailed description thereof will be omitted. In the third embodiment, the first display unit 204 does not display all the first to third integrated selection screens 221 to 223 that can be selected by the user as in the first embodiment. A part of the first to third integrated selection screens 221 to 223 is not displayed.

  Hereinafter, the layout selection processing operation executed by the control means M in the case of the third embodiment will be described. First, from the state of FIG. 10A, the control means M receives an operation input signal for layout selection output from the operation means 213 when the user turns on the layout selection setting switch. Then, under the control of the control means M, the layout selection screen 220 is displayed on the first display means 204 as in the case of the first embodiment, and the vehicle speed display portion d1 and the direction indication display portion are displayed on the combiner 309. Information consisting of d2 and the speed limit display part d3 (that is, the HUD display part 520) is displayed (see FIG. 10B).

  Next, using FIG. 15, the display information displayed on the first display means 204 is shifted from the layout selection screen 220 shown in FIG. 10B to the normal display screen 600 employed in the first embodiment. The processing operation of the control means M at the time of making will be described.

  For example, when the control means M receives the right cursor operation signal from the state of FIG. 10B, the second integrated selection screen 222 is moved to the left of the first display means 204 based on the right cursor operation signal. The third integrated type selection screen 223 is displayed on the right side of the first display means 204 in a simplified (reduced) manner, and the first integrated type selection screen 221 is displayed on the right side. Display control of the first display unit 204 is performed so as to be in a non-display state (see FIG. 15A). At this time, it is assumed that the display information displayed on the combiner 309 does not change from the state of FIG.

  Therefore, in the case of the third embodiment, instead of displaying all three integrated selection screens 221 to 223 on the first display means 204 as in the first embodiment, the right cursor operation signal In response, the second integrated type selection screen 222 currently selected and the third integrated type selection screen 223 displayed immediately to the right of the second integrated type selection screen 222 are the first display means 204. Is displayed.

  In other words, this means that three (three types) of integrated type selection screens 221 to 223 are prepared, and the control means M subtracts two from three of the three integrated type selection screens 221 to 223. This means that the display control of the first display unit 204 is performed so that one integrated type selection screen (corresponding to the first integrated type selection screen 221 here) is not displayed. Yes.

  Further, in the case of the third embodiment, when the layout selection screen 220 is displayed on the first display means 204, the control means M has the non-displayed layout selection screen 220 (that is, the first integration). Display control of the first display unit 204 is performed so that the first display unit 204 displays the first mark 800 as a notification display unit that notifies that the type selection screen 221 is not displayed.

  The first mark 800 indicates that there is a selectable selection screen in addition to the second integrated type selection screen 222 and the third integrated type selection screen 223 currently displayed on the first display unit 204. This is for informing the user. The first mark 800 includes a previous character display displayed at the upper left corner of the first display means 204 and a left direction indication mark.

  Here, it is assumed that the user likes the second integrated type selection screen 222 and selects the second integrated type selection screen 222. At this time, when the control means M receives the layout specific selection signal, as shown in FIG. 15B, based on the layout specific selection signal, the control means M displays a specific selection screen (here, the combiner 309). Display control of the first and second display means 204 and 310 is performed so that the normal display screen 600 corresponding to the second integrated selection screen 222 is displayed.

  Accordingly, since the user can freely change the layout of the normal display screen by an extremely simple operation of operating the operation unit 213 while looking at the first display unit 204, the same as in the first embodiment. An effect can be obtained.

  Next, a modification of the third embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 16 shows an example in which the display information displayed on the first display means 204 is shifted from the layout selection screen 220 shown in FIG. 15A to the normal display screen 500 employed in the first embodiment. ing.

  For example, when the control means M receives a left cursor operation signal indicating that the left cursor button S3 is turned on from the state of FIG. 15A, the first integrated selection screen is displayed based on the left cursor operation signal. 221 is displayed in detail (larger) on the left side of the first display unit 204 and the second integrated type selection screen 222 is displayed in a simplified (reduced) state on the right side of the first display unit 204. In addition, display control of the first display unit 204 is performed so that the third integrated selection screen 223 is not displayed (see FIG. 16A). At this time, it is assumed that the display information displayed on the combiner 309 does not change from the state of FIG.

  Therefore, in FIG. 16A, the first integrated type selection screen 221 that is currently selected in response to the left cursor operation signal and the second type displayed immediately adjacent to the first integrated type selection screen 221 are displayed. Are displayed on the first display means 204. Then, the third integrated selection screen 223 is not displayed.

  Further, in this case, the control means M indicates that when the layout selection screen 220 is displayed on the first display means 204, the non-display layout selection screen 220 exists (that is, the third integrated selection screen 223 is displayed). Display control of the first display unit 204 is performed so that the second display unit 204 displays a second mark 810 as a notification display unit that notifies that the display unit is not displayed.

  The second mark 810 indicates that there is a selectable selection screen in addition to the first integrated type selection screen 221 and the second integrated type selection screen 222 currently displayed on the first display unit 204. This is for informing the user. The second mark 810 includes a next (or subsequent) character display displayed at the upper right corner of the first display means 204 and a right direction indicating mark.

  Here, it is assumed that the user likes the first integrated type selection screen 221 and selects the first integrated type selection screen 221. At this time, when receiving the layout specific selection signal, the control means M displays a specific selection screen (here, the first display means 204 and the combiner 309 based on the layout specific selection signal as shown in FIG. 16B). Display control of the first and second display means 204 and 310 is performed so that the normal display screen 500 corresponding to the first integrated selection screen 221 is displayed.

  As described above, according to the third embodiment, three integrated type selection screens 221 to 223 are prepared, and the control means M is the first of the three integrated type selection screens 221 to 223. By controlling the display of the first display unit 204 so that only the integrated type selection screen 221 (or the third integrated type selection screen 223) is not displayed, the display content of the first display unit 204 is made clear. And there is an advantage that visibility is improved.

  In the third embodiment, when the layout selection screen 220 is displayed on the first display unit 204, the control unit M serves as a notification display unit that notifies that the non-displayed layout selection screen 220 exists. In order to display the first mark 800 (or the second mark 810) on the first display means 204, the user performs layout control using the operation means 213 by controlling the display of the first display means 204. There is an advantage that the operability at the time of performing is improved.

  In addition, this invention is not limited by the above-mentioned embodiment and drawing. Changes (including deletion of constituent elements) can be added to the embodiments and the drawings as appropriate without departing from the scope of the present invention. For example, there are the following modifications.

(Modification 1)
In the case of the first and second embodiments described above, the user can freely select the display layout of the first display means 204 and the combiner 309 when the vehicle is stopped. In such a case (for example, when traveling at a low speed or when traveling automatically), the user can freely select the display layout of the first display means 204 and the combiner 309. Good.

(Modification 2)
In the case of the first and second embodiments described above, the layout selection screen 220 for accepting the layout selection by the user is displayed on the first display means 204 as an instrument display. You may display on the combiner 309 instead of the 1st display means 204. FIG. In this case, the first display means described in the claims corresponds to the combiner, and the second display means described in the claims corresponds to the instrument display.

(Modification 3)
In the case of the above-described first embodiment, before the HUD display unit 620 is displayed on the combiner 309, information including the vehicle speed display unit d1, the direction indication display unit d2, and the speed limit display unit d3 is displayed on the combiner 309. However, for example, when the vehicle is stopped, no information may be displayed on the combiner 309 before the HUD display unit 620 is displayed on the combiner 309. Similarly, in the case of the second embodiment described above, information including the navigation display unit e1 and the direction indication display unit e2 is displayed on the combiner 309 before the HUD display unit 720 is displayed on the combiner 309. However, for example, when the vehicle is stopped, no information may be displayed on the combiner 309 before the HUD display unit 720 is displayed on the combiner 309.

(Modification 4)
In the case of the third embodiment described above, the three integrated selection screens 221 to 223 are used as the layout selection screen 220. However, the number of integrated selection screens is not limited to three and may be four or more. . For example, although detailed illustration is omitted here, the first integrated type selection screen 221 and the second integrated type selection screen are moved from the left to the right of the first display unit 204 in the state of FIG. When the four integrated selection screens are displayed in a list in the order of 222, the third integrated selection screen 223, and the fourth integrated selection screen configured in a predetermined layout, the user selects the left cursor button. When the S3 or right cursor button S4 is turned on, one or two (that is, two or less) integrated selection screens are not displayed and the first mark 800 is controlled under the control of the control means M. Alternatively, the second mark 810 may be displayed.

  When the first to third integrated type selection screens 221 to 223 are displayed on the first display unit 204 and the fourth integrated type selection screen is not displayed on the first display unit 204, the first display is performed. A second mark 810 is displayed on the means 204. Also, a second integrated type selection screen 222 and a third integrated type selection screen 223 are displayed on the first display means 204, and the first integrated type selection screen 221 and the fourth integrated type selection screen are displayed. When not displayed on the first display unit 204, both marks 800 and 810 are displayed on the first display unit 204 at the same time.

  In short, when N or more integrated type selection screens (N is an integer of 3 or more) are prepared, the control means M has N of the N (N is an integer of 3 or more) integrated type selection screens. What is necessary is that display control of the first display means 204 is performed so that not more than -2 (the number obtained by subtracting 2 from N) is hidden. With this configuration, there is an advantage that the display content of the first display unit 204 is clear and the visibility is improved.

  The present invention relates to a vehicle information providing apparatus including an external device and a plurality of vehicle-mounted devices. At least one vehicle-mounted device is mounted not only on a vehicle meter (vehicle meter) that displays vehicle information but also on a vehicle. The present invention can also be applied to navigation devices, multi-display devices, and the like.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 101 Vehicle communication system 102 Vehicle information providing apparatus 103 External device 104 Connection unit 110 First vehicle mounted device 120 Second vehicle mounted device 202 First control unit 203 First storage unit (storage unit)
204 First display means 213 Operation means 220 Layout selection screen 221 First integrated type selection screen 222
222 Second integrated selection screen 222
223 Third integrated selection screen 222
230 First selection screen 231 First instrument selection screen 232 Second instrument selection screen 233 Third instrument selection screen 240 Second selection screen 241 First HUD selection screen 242 Second HUD Selection screen 243 Third selection screen for HUD 302 Second control unit 306 Liquid crystal display 309 Combiner 310 Second display means 600, 700 Normal display screen 610, 710 Required section (instrument display section)
620, 720 remaining part (HUD display part)
800 1st mark (notification display part)
810 Second mark (notification display section)
M control means

Claims (6)

First display means capable of switching and displaying a layout selection screen and a required portion of a specific display layout selected by the selection operation in order to receive a layout selection selection operation by a user;
A second display means configured to be able to display a remaining part of the specific display layout excluding the required part during the selection operation;
Control means for performing display control of the first and second display means,
When the control means receives a layout specific selection signal indicating that a specific selection screen corresponding to the specific display layout is selected from the layout selection screens based on the selection operation, the first display means Display control of the first and second display means is performed so that the display information displayed on the screen is switched from the layout selection screen to the required part and the remaining part is displayed on the second display means. A vehicle information providing apparatus characterized by the above. First display means capable of switching and displaying a layout selection screen and a required portion of a specific display layout selected by the selection operation in order to receive a layout selection selection operation by a user;
A second display means configured to be able to display a remaining part of the specific display layout excluding the required part during the selection operation;
Control means for performing display control of the first and second display means,
As the layout selection screen, a plurality of types of first selection screens for required portions and a plurality of types of second selection screens for remaining portions are prepared,
The control means receives a first layout specific selection signal indicating that a first specific selection screen corresponding to the required portion is selected from the first selection screen based on the selection operation, When the second layout specific selection signal indicating that the second specific selection screen corresponding to the remaining portion of the second selection screen is selected is received, the display displayed on the first display means A vehicle that controls display of the first and second display means so that information is switched from the layout selection screen to the required part and the remaining part is displayed on the second display means. Information provision device. The vehicle information providing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the layout selection screen is configured as an integrated selection screen in which a selection screen for a required part and a selection screen for the remaining part are integrated. The control means displays the first and second display means based on the selection operation so that vehicle driving information essential for driving the vehicle is displayed on at least one of the required part and the remaining part. 3. The vehicle information providing apparatus according to claim 2, wherein control is performed. N or more integrated selection screens (N is an integer of 3 or more) are prepared,
The control means performs display control of the display means so that N-2 or less of the integrated selection screens among the N or more integrated selection screens are not displayed. The vehicle information providing apparatus according to claim 3. The control means, when the integrated selection screen is displayed on the display means,
6. The vehicle information providing apparatus according to claim 5, wherein display control of the display means is performed so as to display on the display means a notification display section for notifying that the non-display integrated selection screen exists. .

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