JP2019127070A - Display device - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a display device which can intuitively inform of various information relating to a movable body.SOLUTION: A display device includes: a movable body information acquisition part which acquires movable body state information as information relating to a state of a movable body MO; and a display panel group 30 having at least one movable display panels 31, 32 which are arranged on a rear side of a steering wheel HA of the movable body MO when viewed from a driving position of the movable body MO and can move so as to change a relative position to the steering wheel HA in response to the movable state information.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1A

Description

  The present invention relates to a display device, and more particularly to a display device mounted on a mobile body.

  A vehicle such as an automobile is equipped with a display device that displays information indicating the running state of the vehicle, such as the speed of the vehicle and the number of revolutions of the engine. Also, in recent years, display devices that display information for supporting the driving of a vehicle have become widespread along with positioning devices and imaging devices. For example, Patent Document 1 discloses an on-vehicle instrument panel image display device having a navigation main body, an image display unit, and an image display control unit.

JP 2009-280142 A

  Furthermore, in recent years, for example, it is becoming common for vehicles to be equipped with an external communication function via the Internet and various automatic driving functions. Therefore, for example, a driver of a vehicle is required to perform various operations such as driving while recognizing such a large amount of information in a short time.

  Therefore, for example, it is preferable that a moving body such as a vehicle is equipped with a display device that allows the driver to intuitively recognize various information. In addition, the display device is equipped with an operation reception function that allows the driver to easily and accurately perform various operations in the vehicle, for example, an operation related to a driving function and an operation related to an entertainment function. Is preferred.

  In the vicinity of the driver's seat of the vehicle, as an instrument panel, for example, a display of speed or rotational speed, a shift indicator, a display of an air conditioner, a display of an audio device, a display of a navigation device, etc. Yes.

  However, for example, it is difficult for these indicators to make it difficult for the driver to intuitively recognize the state of the vehicle in a short time.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described points, and an object of the present invention is to provide a display device capable of intuitively notifying various information related to a moving object.

  The invention according to claim 1 is a mobile object information acquisition unit for acquiring information on the state of a mobile object, and capable of displaying information, provided behind the steering handle of the mobile object when viewed from the driving position of the mobile object. And a display panel group including at least one movable display panel movable so as to change the relative position to the steering wheel according to the state of the movable body.

FIG. 2 is a layout view of a display device according to a first embodiment in a moving body. FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a display device according to a first embodiment. FIG. 6 is a view showing an arrangement example of display panel groups in the display device according to the first embodiment. FIG. 6 is a view showing an arrangement example of display panel groups in the display device according to the first embodiment. FIG. 6 is a view showing an arrangement example of display panel groups in the display device according to the first embodiment. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an operation flow in the display device according to the first embodiment. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an operation flow in the display device according to the first embodiment. FIG. 1 is a side view of a display device according to a first embodiment. FIG. 7 is a side view of a display device according to a first modification of the first embodiment. FIG. 10 is a side view of a display device according to a second modification of the first embodiment.

  Examples of the present invention will be described in detail below.

  FIG. 1A is a diagram illustrating the vicinity of the driver's seat of the mobile object MO on which the display device 10 according to the first embodiment is mounted. FIG. 1B is a block diagram of the display device 10. The display device 10 will be described with reference to FIGS. 1A and 1B.

  First, the mobile unit MO will be described using FIG. 1A. The moving body MO is, for example, an automobile, a motorcycle, a ship, an aircraft, or the like. In the present embodiment, a case will be described in which the mobile object MO is a vehicle such as an automobile. In FIG. 1A, the driver DR driving the mobile object MO is indicated by a two-dot chain line.

  The mobile object MO has a steering handle (hereinafter, simply referred to as a handle) HA that performs a steering operation of the mobile object MO. In the present embodiment, the handle HA is a steering wheel that is connected to the steering wheel of the moving body MO and changes the direction of the steering wheel by rotating around the rotation axis AX.

  The mobile unit MO also includes an instrument panel PA provided behind the steering wheel HA as viewed from the driver DR. For example, the instrument panel PA is embedded in the dashboard of the mobile unit MO. The instrument panel PA includes, for example, a display indicating the moving speed of the mobile body MO, a display indicating route guidance information of the mobile body MO, a display indicating the state of the air conditioner of the mobile body MO, and an entertainment of the mobile body MO. Includes an indicator that indicates the status of the device.

  Although not shown, in the present embodiment, the mobile unit MO is a measuring device that measures the moving speed and moving direction of the mobile unit MO, an air conditioner that controls the temperature of the internal space of the mobile unit MO, and the mobile unit A positioning device that performs positioning of an MO, a navigation device that guides movement of a mobile object MO, a recognition device that recognizes an object around the mobile object MO, weather, etc., an imaging device that captures an image of the mobile object MO, music, A playback device for playing back moving images; The mobile unit MO has a function of outputting the information obtained from these devices as information indicating the state of the mobile unit MO (hereinafter referred to as mobile state information).

  In the present embodiment, the mobile unit MO includes a recognition device (not shown) that recognizes the state of the driver DR and passengers of the mobile unit MO. For example, the mobile object MO images the driver DR by the imaging device CA, and recognizes the position of the body part such as the head, eyes, and hands of the driver DR and the change thereof. For example, the mobile unit MO outputs the recognition result by the recognition device as information indicating the state of the driver DR (hereinafter referred to as driver state information).

  In the present embodiment, the mobile unit MO has various driving support functions. The mobile unit MO performs various information processing on the above-mentioned mobile unit state information and driver state information, for example, and information for supporting the driving of the driver DR, for example, information on other mobile units approaching the mobile unit MO And so on. The mobile unit MO outputs these driving support information as mobile unit state information.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the mobile unit MO has an automatic driving function of automatic driving level 2 or more. The case where the level of automatic driving described here corresponds to the automatic driving level defined by the Association of Automotive Engineers (SAE) will be described. However, the level of automatic operation may be any level (classification) of automation related to various movement operations determined according to the type of the mobile object MO.

  The mobile body MO has a function of automatically operating the mobile body MO, for example, performing acceleration / deceleration and steering of the mobile body MO without passing through the driver DR depending on conditions. The mobile unit MO outputs, as the mobile unit state information, for example, information indicating whether or not the automatic operation function of the mobile unit MO is operating and the details thereof.

  For example, as the moving body state information, information indicating that the moving body MO is moving by automatic driving (hereinafter referred to as automatic driving state), or the moving body MO is moving by manual driving It outputs information indicating that it is in the on state (hereinafter referred to as the manual operation state). The mobile unit MO also outputs information indicating the automatic operation level of the mobile unit MO as the mobile unit state information. Further, the mobile body MO is in an automatic driving state in which the mobile body MO is automatically steered as the mobile body state information, or the mobile body MO is not automatically steered (operations other than steering are automatically performed). It distinguishes whether it is in the automatic operation state and outputs it.

  Note that the above-described device configuration of the mobile unit MO, and mobile unit state information and driver state information, which are information generated by these units, are merely examples. For example, the mobile unit MO may not be equipped with some of the devices and functions described above. Also, the mobile unit MO may have a communication device. Then, for example, a part of mobile unit state information may be generated outside the mobile unit MO, and the mobile unit MO may receive the mobile unit state information generated outside the mobile unit MO.

  Next, the display device 10 will be described with reference to FIGS. 1A and 1B. The display device 10 acquires various information from the mobile unit MO and displays the information. In the present embodiment, the display device 10 includes a display panel group 11 including a plurality of display panels each capable of displaying the information, and a control unit 12 that controls the display panel group 11.

  The display panel group 11 is, as shown in FIG. 1A, viewed from the driving position of the mobile object MO (in the present embodiment, the driver DR who sits in the driver's seat of the mobile object MO and operates the steering wheel HA) It is provided in the rear. In the present embodiment, the display panel group 11 is provided between the handle HA and the instrument panel PA.

  The display panel group 11 includes a main panel (first display panel or fixed display panel) 20 provided behind the handle HA when viewed from the operating position of the mobile object MO, and the operating position of the mobile object MO. And a sub-panel group 30 including a plurality of sub-panels (second display panel or movable display panel) 31 and 32 provided behind the handle HA and movable with respect to the main panel 20. Each of main panel 20 and sub panels 31 and 32 has a configuration capable of displaying various information.

  In the present embodiment, the sub panels 31 and 32 are provided between the handle HA and the instrument panel PA such that the display surfaces thereof rotate along the pivoting direction of the handle HA. Further, each of the sub panels 31 and 32 is configured to rotate independently of the rotation of the handle HA. The relative position between the main panel 20 and the sub panels 31 and 32 is changed by the rotation of the sub panels 31 and 32. For example, the main panel 20 is provided independently of the rotation of the handle HA and the sub panels 31 and 32, and is fixed to the rear of the handle HA.

  The control part 12 has the moving body information acquisition part 40 which acquires moving body state information, and the driver state acquisition part 50 which acquires driver | operator state information, as shown to FIG. 1B. For example, the mobile body information acquisition unit 40 and the driver information acquisition unit 50 respectively acquire the above-described mobile body state information and driver state information from the mobile body MO.

  The control unit 12 includes a panel control unit 60 that controls the display operation of the display panel group 11 based on the acquired moving body state information and driver state information. The panel control unit 60 generates data (display data) for displaying the mobile object state information on the main panel 20 and the sub panels 31 and 32.

  Further, the panel control unit 60 performs control of moving the sub panels 31 and 32 so as to change the relative position of the sub panels 31 and 32 with respect to the main panel 20 according to the acquired moving body state information. In the present embodiment, the panel control unit 60 controls the pivoting operation and the display operation of the sub panels 31 and 32.

  In the present embodiment, the sub-panels 31 and 32 of the sub-panel group 30 have a configuration capable of receiving inputs for performing various operations of the moving body MO from the driver DR, for example. For example, each of the sub panels 31 and 32 is a touch panel display. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the display surfaces of the sub-panels 31 and 32 function as an operation input area that receives the operation input.

  The control unit 12 includes an operation reception information generation unit 70 that generates operation information received via the sub panels 31 and 32. The operation reception information generation unit 70 supplies the operation information to each device of the mobile unit MO corresponding to the received operation information.

  For example, when the sub-panels 31 and 32 accept an operation input for adjusting the volume of music being played by the mobile unit MO, the operation reception information generating unit 70 accepts an operation for adjusting the volume for the music playback device. Provide information indicating that Further, when the sub-panels 31 and 32 receive an operation such as a shift change of the mobile unit MO, the operation reception information generating unit 70 indicates that an operation for performing the shift operation is received for the transmission of the mobile unit MO. Supply information.

  Further, the sub panels 31 and 32 may receive an operation input on the main panel 20 in the display device 10, for example, an operation of switching information displayed on the main panel 20. In this case, the operation reception information generation unit 70 supplies the main panel 20 with information indicating that the operation input for switching the display has been received.

  Next, the operation of the sub-panels 31 and 32 will be described with reference to FIGS. 2A to 2C. In the present embodiment, the sub panels 31 and 32 move so that the relative position with the main panel 20 changes in three types based on the moving body state information. FIGS. 2A to 2C show the positional relationship between the sub panels 31 and 32 and the handle HA when viewed from the driving position of the movable body MO when the sub panels 31 and 32 move.

  In each of FIGS. 2A to 2C, the driver's seat SE on which the driver DR is seated is shown. In the present embodiment, the driving position of the mobile unit MO corresponds to the eye position of the driver DR who has been seated in the driver's seat SE. That is, each of FIGS. 2A to 2C schematically shows the main panel 20, the sub panels 31 and 32, the handle HA, and the like included in the visual field range of the driver DR seated in the driver seat SE.

  First, FIG. 2A shows sub-panels 31 and 32 arranged at a position (first position, hereinafter referred to as a standby position) P0 that overlaps with the main panel 20 behind the main panel 20 when viewed from the operation position of the mobile object MO. FIG.

  For example, at the standby position P0, each of the sub-panels 31 and 32 is hidden behind the main panel 20 when viewed from the driving position. For example, the sub-panels 31 and 32 stop the display operation and the operation reception operation at the standby position P0.

  For example, when the amount of moving body state information acquired by the moving body information acquisition unit 40 is relatively small, the sub-panels 31 and 32 do not need to perform a display operation. Also, for example, when the mobile object MO is in the manual operation state and information indicating that the moving speed is equal to or higher than the predetermined speed is acquired, the driver DR recognizes all the information even if a large amount of information is displayed. It may not be possible.

  When the moving body information acquisition unit 40 and the driver information acquisition unit 50 acquire information as described above, the panel control unit 60 moves the sub panels 31 and 32 to the standby position P0 and stops the operation. Then, the panel control unit 60, for example, selects the acquired information according to the amount thereof or the state of the mobile object MO, and displays the selected information only on the main panel 20.

  Next, FIG. 2B is a diagram showing the sub-panels 31 and 32 arranged at a position P1 where the display surface is exposed toward the operation position of the moving body MO (second position, hereinafter referred to as the first display position). It is. Each of the sub panels 31 and 32 rotates so as to change the relative position with the main panel 20. The display surfaces of the sub-panels 31 and 32 can be visually recognized by the driver DR when arranged at the first display position P1.

  For example, in the present embodiment, each of the sub-panels 31 and 32 has a large display surface of the main panel 20 and the display surface of the sub-panels 31 and 32 as the first display position P1 when viewed from the operating position. It is arranged on the side of the main panel 20 so as to be a display surface. Further, the sub panels 31 and 32 perform a display operation in conjunction with the main panel 20 at the first display position P1. For example, each of the sub-panels 31 and 32 stops the operation reception operation at the first display position P1.

  For example, when the sub-panels 31 and 32 are arranged at the standby position P0, information on driving support of the mobile object MO, for example, guidance information instructing to turn right or left at the next intersection, as mobile object state information, When information indicating the approach of a pedestrian or an obstacle is acquired, it may be necessary to temporarily inform the driver DR of the information.

  The panel control unit 60 moves the sub panels 31 and 32 to the first display position P1, for example, when the moving body information acquisition unit 40 acquires information related to driving support. Then, the panel control unit 60 displays the driving support information on the sub panels 31 and 32 in cooperation with the main panel 20. Thereby, the display device 10 performs various information displays with a high degree of freedom by expanding the display area by the display surface of each of the main panel 20 and the sub panels 31 and 32, for example.

  Only one of the sub panels 31 and 32 may be moved to the first display position P1. For example, when displaying information prompting a right turn as driving support information, or when displaying information indicating that an obstacle exists in front of the mobile object MO, only the sub-panel 32 is arranged at the first display position P1 ( And may display the information.

  Next, FIG. 2C shows a position where the display surface is exposed at a position away from the main panel 20 when viewed from the operating position of the mobile object MO (third position, hereinafter referred to as a second display position or an operation position) P2. FIG. 7 shows the sub-panels 31 and 32 arranged in FIG.

  For example, in the second display position P2, each of the sub-panels 31 and 32 is disposed below the handle HA as viewed from the driver DR. Also, for example, in the second display position P2, each of the sub panels 31 and 32 displays information different from that of the main panel 20.

  Further, for example, in the second display position P2, each of the sub-panels 31 and 32 performs an operation of receiving information input regarding the operation of the moving body MO from the driver DR. That is, in the second display position P2, the sub panels 31 and 32 perform the display operation and the operation accepting operation.

  For example, when the mobile unit MO is in an automatic driving state and the mobile unit MO performs a steering operation automatically, the driver DR does not have to grasp the steering wheel HA, and the surrounding condition of the mobile unit MO You may not need to always be careful. In this case, the driver DR acquires not only information directly related to the movement of the mobile body MO but also a lot of information even when a large amount of information such as information related to entertainment is displayed on the display panel group 11. be able to. In addition, the driver DR can perform operations other than driving the mobile object MO.

  The panel control unit 60 moves the sub panels 31 and 32 to the second display position P2 when, for example, information indicating that the moving object MO is in the automatic operation state is acquired as the moving object state information, and performs display operation And the operation reception operation is performed. In addition, the operation reception information generation unit 70 generates operation information received via the sub panels 31 and 32 and supplies the operation information to each device in the mobile unit MO.

  As a result, a large amount of information is aggregated and displayed in the vicinity of the steering wheel HA, and the driver DR can perform a large number of operations including the driving operation of the mobile object MO in the vicinity of the steering wheel HA. Therefore, the driver DR can acquire a large amount of information without performing a large line of sight movement, and can perform a large number of operations related to the moving body MO without performing a large posture movement. Therefore, the burden on the driver DR accompanying the movement of the moving body MO is reduced, and the movement can be performed comfortably.

  The first display position P1 described above exemplifies the position of the sub-panels 31 and 32 where the display surface is exposed when viewed from the operating position of the mobile object MO, that is, the position where the sub-panels 31 and 32 perform the display operation. It is. The second display position P2 exemplifies the positions at which the sub panels 31 and 32 perform the display operation and the operation accepting operation. That is, as a position where the display operation is performed, the first display position P1 is a concept including the second display position P2, and the second display position P2 is one position mode of the first display position P1.

  In other words, in this embodiment, each of the sub-panels 31 and 32 waits as a position overlapping with the main panel 20 at the rear of the main panel 20 when viewed from the operation position of the mobile unit MO when performing the display operation. It may be movable between the position P0 and the first display position P1 as the position where the display surface is exposed when viewed from the driving position. Each of the sub-panels 31 and 32 has, for example, a structure that can move at least between the standby position P0 and the second display position P2 when performing both the display operation and the operation receiving operation. Good.

  Next, an example of an operation flow when the moving body state information and the sub-panels 31 and 32 based on the moving body state information move will be described with reference to FIG. First, as shown in FIG. 3, the mobile unit information acquisition unit 40 acquires mobile unit state information, whereby the control unit 12 starts control of the display panel group 11 (step S11).

  The control unit 12 first determines whether information indicating that the mobile object MO is in the level 2 or higher automatic driving state is acquired as the mobile object state information (step S12). Next, when the mobile object MO is in an automatic operation state of level 2 or more, the panel control unit 60 moves the sub panels 31 and 32 to the second display position P2 and performs control to perform the display operation and the operation reception operation. It performs (step S13).

  On the other hand, when the mobile object MO is not in the level 2 or higher automatic operation state, the control unit 12 analyzes the mobile state information and determines whether the mobile object MO is in the manual operation state (level 0 automatic operation state). Is determined (step S14). When it is determined that the movable body MO is in the manual operation state, the panel control unit 60 moves the sub panels 31 and 32 to the standby position P0 and stops the operation (step S15).

  When it is determined that the mobile object MO is not in the automatic operation state of level 2 or higher and is not in the manual operation state (for example, in the automatic operation state of level 1), the panel control unit 60 32 is arranged at the first display position P1 as necessary, and the display operation is performed.

  Thus, for example, the sub-panels 31 and 32 are arranged at the standby position P0 when the mobile unit MO is in the manual operation state, and when the mobile unit MO is in the automatic operation state, the first display position P1 or It is arranged at the second display position P2. Accordingly, the driver DR is in a state where at least a part of the automatic driving function is operating when the sub-panel 31 or 32 is disposed at the first display position P1 or the second display position P2. It can be intuitively recognized.

  In FIG. 3, an example has been described in which each of the sub panels 31 and 32 is displaced between the first and second display positions P1 and P2 in accordance with the level of the automatic operation. However, the sub panels 31 and 32 may be configured to change their positions depending on, for example, whether or not the mobile body MO is in an automatic driving state in which steering is automatically performed.

  In this case, the moving body information acquisition unit 40 performs, as moving body state information, information indicating that the moving body MO is in the manual driving state in which the moving body MO is moving by manual driving, and automatic driving What is necessary is just to acquire the information which shows that it exists in a state, and the information which shows that the mobile body MO is in the automatic driving state which does not steer automatically.

  Note that the mobile unit MO being in the manual operation state means that the driver DR is performing all operations related to the movement of the mobile unit MO (depending on the driver DR). In addition, the state in which the moving body MO is in an automatic driving state in which steering is automatically performed means that at least the moving body MO is in a state in which steering is automatically performed. In addition, the state in which the mobile body MO is in an automatic driving state in which steering is not automatically performed refers to a state in which the mobile body MO is performing an operation related to the movement of the mobile body MO other than steering. Automatically, and steering is dependent on the driver DR. The moving body information acquisition unit 40 may acquire at least information indicating which driving state the moving body MO is in as the moving body state information.

  For example, the sub-panels 31 and 32 perform the display operation at the first display position P1 when the moving body MO is not automatically steered, and the second when the moving body MO is automatically steered. The display operation and the operation reception operation may be performed at the display position P2 of Thus, for example, the driver DR can intuitively recognize whether or not the steering wheel HA needs to be operated.

  Next, an example of another operation flow of the sub panels 31 and 32 will be described with reference to FIG. The flow shown in FIG. 4 shows an operation example when information other than information related to the driving state of the moving body MO is acquired as the moving body state information. Note that FIG. 4 corresponds to, for example, the flow when the mobile unit MO is in the manual operation state as a premise. First, the moving body information acquisition unit 40 acquires moving body state information (step S21).

  Next, the control unit 12 determines whether information indicating that the movement of the mobile object MO is disturbed is acquired as the mobile object state information (step S22). The information indicating that the obstacle is occurring is, for example, information indicating that various objects such as pedestrians, other vehicles and obstacles are approaching to less than a predetermined distance with respect to the mobile object MO. .

  And when it determines with the movement of the mobile body MO having arisen, the panel control part 60 arrange | positions the subpanel 31 or 32 in the 1st display position P1, and performs a display operation (step S23). For example, the panel control unit 60 selects a sub-panel corresponding to the position viewed from the driver DR of the object approaching the moving body MO among the sub-panels 31 and 32, and displays the information on the selected sub-panel. .

  Next, the control unit 12 determines whether or not information indicating that the obstacle to the mobile object MO is eliminated is acquired as the mobile object state information (step S24). Then, when it is determined that the trouble is eliminated, the panel control unit 60 moves the sub panels 31 and 32 to the standby position P0 and stops the operation (step S25). When it is determined that the problem with the mobile object MO is not eliminated, the panel control unit 60 continues to cause the sub panels 31 and 32 to perform the display operation (return to step S23).

  If it is determined in step S22 that there is no problem with the moving body MO, the panel control unit 60 moves the sub-panels 31 and 32 to the standby position P0 and stops the operation (step S26).

  Thus, each of the sub panels 31 and 32 is configured to change the relative position with respect to the main panel 20 in response to various events occurring in the moving body. Therefore, the driver DR can intuitively recognize various situations occurring in the moving body MO according to the positions of the sub-panels 31 and 32.

  In addition, as described above as a specific example, when various objects such as pedestrians, other vehicles, and obstacles are approaching the moving body MO to a distance less than a predetermined distance, the panel control unit 60 includes the sub-panels 31 and 32. Among them, the information on the object is displayed on the sub-panel corresponding to the position (direction) of the object when viewed from the driver DR of the moving body MO. Accordingly, the driver DR intuitively indicates that the object is approaching from the displayed sub-panel side, for example, by viewing the sub-panel when displayed. Can be recognized. Therefore, the driver DR can intuitively recognize various situations occurring in the moving body MO and can accurately perform a necessary driving operation.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4, as the moving body state information, whether or not information indicating that the moving body MO has trouble has been acquired, that is, pedestrians, other vehicles, and The case where the position of the sub-panel 31 or 32 changes depending on whether an obstacle or the like is approaching the moving body MO has been described. However, the sub-panels 31 and 32 may be displaced according to other information.

  For example, in the case where the moving body MO receives route guidance and moves, the sub panel 31 or 32 receives the information about the route guidance when the moving body information acquiring unit 40 acquires the moving body status information. May be configured to perform the display operation while being displaced according to. In this case, in step S22 illustrated in FIG. 4, the control unit 12 may determine “whether or not information related to route guidance has been acquired” instead of “whether or not the mobile object MO has a problem”. .

  For example, the information related to the route guidance is information indicating that the driver DR is approaching a position where the mobile object MO should be operated, for example, an intersection where right or left turn should be made, when moving according to the route guidance. As a specific example, let us consider a case where, in step S21, the moving body information acquisition unit 60 acquires information indicating that “the distance to an intersection where a left turn should be made is less than a predetermined distance” as information regarding the route guidance.

  In this case, in step S22, the control unit 12 determines that the information is information regarding route guidance. In step S23, the panel control unit 60 may display the information by placing the sub-panel 31 at the first display position P1. Then, the control unit 12 may determine whether or not information indicating that the mobile unit MO has actually turned left at the intersection is acquired in step S24, and controls the position of the sub panel 31 according to this. As a result, the driver DR can intuitively recognize that a left turn should be made at the intersection, for example.

  Moreover, the control part 12 may acquire the information regarding the distance to the position which should operate the mobile body MO, such as the intersection which should turn left, for example, and may change the operation | movement aspect of the subpanel 31 or 32 according to this. In this case, for example, the mobile body information acquisition unit 40 may acquire information regarding the intersection and the distance to the intersection as the mobile body state information. As a specific example, information indicating that the vehicle has approached 500 m before the intersection and information indicating that the vehicle has approached 100 m before the intersection may be acquired separately.

  The panel control unit 60, for example, displays the exposure amount and display information from the main panel 20 of the sub-panel 31 relatively small 500 m before the intersection, and displays the exposure amount and display information of the sub-panel 31 100 m before the intersection. The sub panel 31 may be controlled to be relatively large. By operating the sub-panel 31 or 32 in this manner, the driver DR can recognize the approach to the intersection more intuitively.

  FIG. 5 is a schematic side view of the display device 10 when the sub panels 31 and 32 are arranged at the second display position P2, that is, the operation position where the operation reception is performed. FIG. 5 schematically shows the display device 10, the handle HA, the steering shaft SH connected to the handle HA, and the shaft cover SC that performs the steering shaft SH. The shaft cover SC is fixed with respect to the rotation of the steering shaft SH. The arrangement configuration of the sub panels 31 and 32 at the second display position P2 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, in the present embodiment, the main panel 20 has a display function unit 20D exposed toward the handle HA, that is, toward the driver DR. The display function unit 20D is, for example, a liquid crystal unit. The surface of the display function unit 20D in the main panel 20 constitutes a display surface 20S of the main panel 20. That is, the main panel 20 is provided behind the handle HA as viewed from the driving position of the movable body MO, and has a display surface 20S provided on the driving position side.

  Each of the sub-panels 31 and 32 has display function units 31D and 32D provided on the driving position side of the moving body MO, similarly to the main panel 20. The surface of the display function unit 31D in the sub panel 31 constitutes the display surface 31S of the sub panel 31, and the surface of the display function unit 32D in the sub panel 32 constitutes the display surface 32S of the sub panel 32. Therefore, the sub panels 31 and 32 are provided behind the steering wheel HA when viewed from the driving position of the movable body MO, and each have display surfaces 31S and 32S provided on the driving position side.

  Next, in the present embodiment, the sub panel 31 has an operation input surface 31SB for receiving operation input regarding the movable body MO and the main panel 20 on the surface opposite to the display surface 31S (surface on the instrument panel PA side). . Similarly, the sub panel 32 has an operation input surface 32SB for receiving the operation input on the surface (surface on the instrument panel PA side) opposite to the display surface 32S.

  That is, the display surfaces 31S and 32S of the sub panels 31 and 32 function as front side operation input surfaces. The operation input surfaces 31SB and 32SB provided on the back side of the display surfaces 31S and 32S in each of the sub panels 31 and 32 function as a back side operation input surface.

  In the present embodiment, the display surface 31S and the operation input surface 31SB function as an operation input area of the sub panel 31. Similarly, the display surface 32S and the operation input surface 32SB function as an operation input area of the sub panel 32.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 5, in the present embodiment, the operation input areas (display surfaces 31S and 32S and operation input surfaces 31SB and 32SB) of each of the sub panels 31 and 32 are the second display positions (operation positions). In P2, when viewed from the driving position of the mobile object MO, it is arranged in front of the main panel 20.

  Specifically, in the present embodiment, each of the sub-panels 31 and 32 respectively pivots around pivot axes RX1 and RX2 at an angle to the pivot axis AX of the handle HA, It is supported by the shaft cover SC at the rear of the main panel 20.

  For example, each of the sub-panels 31 and 32 includes a drive source unit (not shown) that generates rotational power and a bearing unit (fixed to the shaft cover SC so as to rotate around the rotation axes RX1 and RX2, respectively. And a pivoting mechanism (not shown).

  Accordingly, each of the sub-panels 31 and 32 is disposed behind the main panel 20 when viewed from the operating position at the standby position P0 and the first display position P1, and at the second display position P2, the rotation of the handle HA is performed. It is disposed on the front side of the main panel 20 in the axial direction of the motion axis AX.

  In other words, in the present embodiment, the sub-panels 31 and 32 function as operation panels having operation input surfaces 31S and 31SB as operation input areas for receiving operation inputs of the moving body MO at the operation position P2. Further, the sub panel group 12 functions as an operation panel group at the operation position P2.

  Therefore, the display device 10 can receive an operation input of the movable body MO, and pivots along the pivoting direction of the handle HA behind the handle HA when viewed from the driving position of the movable body MO, An operation input surface (display surfaces 31S and 32S or an operation input that can be moved to an operation position (second display position) P2 separated from the main panel 20 in the movement direction and in front of the main panel 20 when viewed from the operation position Operation panels (sub-panels 31 and 32) having surfaces 31SB and 32SB) are provided.

  In the present embodiment, the display surfaces 31S and 32S and the operation input surfaces 31SB and 32SB, which are the operation input areas of the sub-panels 31 and 32, respectively, are at least partially at the second display position P2. It is arranged below the handle HA. In this embodiment, the operation input areas of the sub-panels 31 and 32 protrude from the side of the handle HA in the radial direction of the rotation axis AX of the handle HA at the second display position P2.

  The operation input area of the sub-panels 31 and 32 moves toward the front side of the main panel 20 at the operation position P2, so that the driver DR operates the mobile body MO using the sub-panels 31 and 32. The movement of the arm can be greatly suppressed.

  For example, as described above, the sub-panels 31 and 32 are disposed at the operation position P2 when the moving body MO is in the automatic operation state. When the driver DR is seated in the driver's seat SE and does not hold the handle HA, it can be said that the posture of placing the arm on the knee is natural and less fatigued. The operation position P2 of the sub-panels 31 and 32 can be provided at a position where the arm hardly needs to be moved from the natural posture of the driver DR.

  Therefore, the physical burden on the driver DR related to the operation input by the sub panels 31 and 32 is significantly reduced. Further, when the operation is performed using the operation input surfaces 31SB and 32SB provided on the back side (instrument panel PA side) of the display surfaces 31S and 32S, the driver DR can perform the operation only with a slight wrist and finger movement. It can be performed. Therefore, the burden reduction effect on the driver DR is large.

  For example, the driver DR can easily switch between the operation of the moving body MO via the sub-panels 31 and 32 and the operation of the moving body MO using the handle HA. Therefore, for example, even during the automatic operation, it is possible to shift to the operation of the handle HA (manual operation) easily and in a short time. Therefore, for example, even during the transition period (transition period) between the automatic driving state and the manual driving state, the burden on the driver DR is reduced.

  Further, the operation position P2 is a position of the sub-panels 31 and 32 assuming that the moving body MO is in an automatic driving state and the driver DR has released his hand from the handle HA. Therefore, for example, as shown in FIG. 1A, the driver DR puts his hand near the driver's foot and relaxes using the reclining of the driver's seat SE (the back is the driver's seat SE). It is assumed that the upper body is in close contact with the backrest and the upper body is inclined backward. Even in such a case, the driver DR can perform various operation inputs in the relaxed state by arranging the sub panels 31 and 32 at the operation position P2.

  Note that, in the present embodiment, the sub panels 31 and 32 are closer to the front side than the main panel 20 by pivoting around pivot axes RX1 and RX2 at an angle with respect to the pivot axis AX of the handle HA. The case where it was comprised so that it might move to the operation position P2 of was demonstrated. However, the configuration of the sub panels 31 and 32 is not limited to this.

  FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating the sub-panel 31A at the operation position P2 of the display device 10A according to the first modification of the first embodiment. FIG. 6 is a schematic side view similar to FIG. 5 in the display device 10A. The display device 10A has the same configuration as the display device 10 except that the display device 10A has a sub panel 31A instead of the sub panel 31.

  The sub-panel 31A is configured to rotate around the rotation axis AX of the handle HA and move the display surface 31S along the axial direction DM of the rotation axis AX of the handle HA when moving to the operation position P2. Has been. In this modification, the sub-panel 31A is moved up and down (translated) from the main body MP along the axial direction DM of the rotation axis AX of the handle HA and the rotation of the rotation axis AX of the handle HA. And elevating unit EP). The display function unit 31D (display surface 31S) is provided on the surface of the elevation unit EP.

  For example, when the sub-panel 31A moves to the rotation position corresponding to the operation position P2, the elevation unit EP rotates the display function unit 31D from the state accommodated in the main body unit MP (for example, the state of the standby position P0). A mechanism (elevating mechanism) that moves the main shaft MP toward the operating position in the axial direction of the dynamic axis AX is included.

  In other words, in the present modification, in the sub-panel 31A, the main body MP and the lifting / lowering part EP rotate behind the handle HA and the lifting / lowering part EP is raised and lowered, so that the display surface 31S is the main panel 20. It is configured to move to the front side (operation position P2). Thereby, the display surface 31S of the sub-panel 31A performs the rotation and the raising / lowering operation. In the present modification, the position of the operation input surface 31SB on the back side of the display surface 31S does not change even when the elevation unit EP moves up and down.

  FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating the sub-panel 31B at the operation position P2 of the display device 10B according to the second modification of the first embodiment. FIG. 7 is a schematic side view similar to FIG. 5 in the display device 10B. The display device 10B has the same configuration as the display device 10 except that the display device 10B includes a sub panel 31B instead of the sub panel 31.

  The sub panel 31B is configured to rotate around the rotation axis AX of the handle HA and bend the display surface 31S to the operation position side when moving to the operation position P2. In this modification, the sub-panel 31B bends from the main body MP to the driving position side in the axial direction DM of the main body MP that rotates around the rotation axis AX of the handle HA and the rotation axis AX of the handle HA. And (bending) a bending portion BP. The display function unit 31D (display surface 31S) is provided on the surface of the bending portion BP.

  For example, the sub-panel 31B includes a hinge portion 31H that couples the bent portion BP and the main body portion MP so that their main surfaces can be inclined. Then, when the sub panel 31B is moved to the rotation position corresponding to the operation position P2, the bent portion BP is changed from a state parallel to the main body MP (for example, the standby position P0) in the axial direction of the rotation axis AX. It includes a mechanism (bending mechanism) that causes the body portion MP to bend toward the driving position side.

  In other words, in this modification, in the sub-panel 31B, the main body MP and the bent portion BP rotate behind the handle HA, and the bent portion BP is bent, so that the display surface 31S becomes the main panel 20. It is configured to move to the front side (operation position P2). Thereby, the display surface 31S of the sub-panel 31B performs rotation and bending operations. In the present modification, when the bending portion BP is bent, the operation input surface 31SB on the back side of the display surface 31S is also bent similarly.

  The display device 10 may have, for example, the sub panel 31A of the display device 10A, or may have the sub panel 31B of the display device 10B. That is, the sub panels 31, 32, 31A and 31B rotate behind the handle HA as viewed from the operating position of the movable body MO, and are separated from the main panel 20 in the rotational direction and the main panel 20 as viewed from the operating position. It has operation input surfaces (display surfaces 31S and 32S and operation input surfaces 31SB and 32SB) that can move to the operation position P2 that is closer to the front. Therefore, it is possible to easily receive an operation input related to the mobile unit MO.

  In the present embodiment, the main panel 20 may be supported by the shaft cover SC so as to rotate along the rotation direction of the handle HA within a range that does not interfere with the sub-panels 31 and 32. Therefore, in the present embodiment, each of the main panel 20 and the sub panels 31 and 32 has a rotatable configuration. Therefore, information on the mobile object MO can be displayed with a high degree of freedom.

  In addition, a display panel group 11 is provided behind the handle HA. Therefore, the driver DR can recognize various information with almost no change in the sight line. Further, the sub panels 31 and 32 perform display operations with a high degree of freedom while changing the relative position with the main panel 20. Therefore, the driver DR can intuitively recognize, for example, what state the mobile object MO is in.

  The display device 10 may be configured to adjust the information display position in the display panel group 11 based on the position of the eyes of the driver DR. For example, the panel control unit 60 acquires information on the eye position of the driver DR from the driver information acquisition unit 50, and determines and changes the display area in the display surface 20S of the main panel 20 based on the information. Good. Similarly, the panel control unit 60 may determine and change the display area in the display surfaces 31S and 32S of the sub panels 31 and 32 based on the information on the position of the eye.

  In other words, the driver information acquisition unit 50 may acquire information related to the eye position of the driver DR driving the moving body MO at the driving position of the moving body MO as the driver state information. Then, the display panel group 11 (the main panel 20 and the sub panels 31 and 32) may perform display in an area determined based on the position of the eyes.

  Thus, for example, the area in which the information display is performed can be finely adjusted in accordance with the height, the seat height, and the like of the driver DR. Therefore, for example, it is suppressed that information display is performed in the position (position which becomes the blind spot of steering wheel HA) which overlaps with steering wheel HA when it sees from driver DR. Therefore, the driver DR can clearly view the information display.

  In the present embodiment, the case where the sub panel group 30 includes the two sub panels 31 and 32 has been described. However, the configuration of sub panel group 30 is not limited to this. The display device 10 may have at least one sub panel (for example, the sub panel 31).

  In the above description, the case where the main panel 20 and the sub panels 31, 32, 31A, and 31B are configured to rotate behind the handle HA has been described. However, the operation configuration of the main panel 20 and the sub panels 31, 32, 31A and 31B is not limited to this. For example, the sub panels 31 and 32 may perform relative movement with respect to the main panel 20 only by movement other than rotation, for example, parallel movement.

  Further, in the above description, the sub panels 31, 32, 31A and 31B are movable to the operation position P2 closer to the driving position than the main panel 20, and the case where the operation input is received at the operation position P2 has been described.

  However, the operation configuration of the sub panels 31, 32, 31A and 31B is not limited to this. For example, each of the sub panels 31, 32, 31A and 31B is configured to be movable between the standby position P0 (first position) and the first display position P1 (second position). Good. Further, each of the sub panels 31, 32, 31A and 31B may receive an operation input at the first display position P1.

  In the present embodiment, each of the sub panels 31 and 32 is moved to a position where the display surfaces 31S and 32S are disposed on the side of the display surface 20S of the main panel 20 as the first display position P1. Explained.

  However, as described above, the first display position P1 may be a position where the display surface is exposed when viewed from the operation position of the mobile unit MO. Accordingly, the first display position P1 is a concept including the second display position P2. Further, for example, the sub panels 31 and 32 may be configured to be movable between the standby position P0 and the second display position P2 as the first display position P1.

  That is, for example, at least one of the sub-panels 31, 32, 31A and 31B has a standby position P0 (first position) overlapping the main panel 20 behind the main panel 20 when viewed from the operating position of the movable body MO; It may be movable between a first display position P1 (second position) where the display surface is exposed as viewed from the position. As a result, for example, it is possible to perform information display with a high degree of freedom such that the main panel 20 always performs the display operation and the sub panel 31 or 32 performs the display operation as needed.

  In the above description, the case where each of the sub-panels 31, 32, 31A, and 31B is configured to be hidden behind the main panel 20 at the standby position P0 has been described. However, each of the sub-panels 31, 32, 31A, and 31B only needs to be configured to move relative to the main panel 20. That is, each of the sub panels 31, 32, 31A, and 31B may be provided behind the handle HA as viewed from the operating position of the moving body MO and movable relative to the main panel 20. As a result, for example, information can be displayed with a high degree of freedom using the main panel 20 and each of the sub panels 31 and 32 moving relative to the main panel 20.

  Moreover, in the above, the case where each display surface (for example, display surface 31S) and operation input surface (for example, operation input surface 31SB) of the sub-panels 31, 32, 31A and 31B functions as an operation input area was described. However, if there is an operation input area, any area of the sub panels 31, 32, 31A and 31B may function as the operation input area.

  In the above description, the case where each of the sub-panels 31, 32, 31A, and 31B is configured to receive an operation input has been described. However, the sub-panels 31, 32, 31A, and 31B may have a configuration that only performs a display operation.

  Further, in this embodiment, the case where the display panel group 11 includes one main panel 20 and two sub panels 31 and 32 has been described. However, the configuration of the display panel group 11 is not limited to this. The display device 10 may have at least one display panel provided behind the handle HA as viewed from the driving position, and whose relative position with respect to the handle HA changes according to the state of the mobile object MO. For example, the display device 10 may not have the main panel 20 and the sub panel 32.

  In the present embodiment, the case where the control unit 12 includes the driver information acquisition unit 50 has been described. However, the display apparatus 10 should just have the mobile body information acquisition part 40 which acquires at least mobile body state information.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the display device 10 can display the mobile body information acquisition unit 40 that acquires the mobile body state information that is information related to the state of the mobile body MO, and can display the information. At least one movable display panel (sub-panel 31 or 31) is provided behind the steering handle HA of the movable body MO seen from the driving position, and movable so that the relative position to the steering wheel HA changes according to the state of the movable body MO. 32) and a display panel group 11 including Therefore, it is possible to provide the display device 10 capable of intuitively informing various information related to the mobile object MO.

  Further, for example, the display panel group 11 includes a fixed display panel (main panel 20) fixed at the rear of the steering handle HA of the moving body MO when viewed from the operating position of the moving body MO. Further, the at least one movable display panel is movable so that a relative position with respect to the fixed display panel changes according to the moving body state information. Therefore, it is possible to provide the display device 10 that can display various information related to the mobile object MO with a high degree of freedom and can intuitively notify the information.

  In addition, for example, the at least one movable display panel includes a first position P0 that overlaps the fixed display panel behind the fixed display panel as viewed from the operation position, and display surfaces 31S and 32S as viewed from the operation position. Is movable between a second position P1 where the light is exposed. Therefore, for example, the movable display panel and the fixed display panel can be selectively used based on various conditions, and information can be displayed with a high degree of freedom.

  Further, for example, the mobile body state information includes information indicating that the mobile body MO is in an automatic driving state in which the mobile body MO is moving by automatic driving, and a manual driving state in which the mobile body MO is moving by manual driving. And information indicating that it is present. Therefore, using the movable display panel and the fixed display panel, it is possible to intuitively notify the driver DR whether the moving body MO is in the automatic operation state or the manual operation state.

  In addition, for example, the at least one movable display panel is disposed at the first position P0 when the moving body MO is in the manual operation state, and stops displaying information, and the mobile body MO is in the automatic operation state. In some cases, the information is displayed at the second position P1. Therefore, the driver DR can concentrate on driving by displaying minimum information during manual driving, and the driver DR can move comfortably by displaying a lot of information during automatic driving. .

  Further, for example, the at least one movable display panel is configured to rotate along the rotation direction of the steering handle HA behind the steering handle HA as viewed from the driving position. Accordingly, the area around the steering wheel HA can be used as a display area with a high degree of freedom. Therefore, the movement of the line of sight when the driver DR visually recognizes the display panel is reduced, and the burden on the driver DR is reduced.

  In addition, for example, the at least one movable display panel can accept an operation input of the moving body MO. Therefore, it is possible to provide a display device capable of displaying various information related to the mobile object MO with a high degree of freedom and easily receiving an operation input related to the mobile object MO.

  Also, for example, the mobile object state information includes information indicating that the mobile object MO is in the manual operation state in which the mobile object MO is moving by manual operation, and that the mobile object MO is in the automatic operation state in which steering is not performed automatically. And information indicating that the mobile unit MO is in an automatic driving state in which steering is automatically performed. The at least one movable display panel moves to a third position that is in front of the fixed display panel when viewed from the driving position, when the mobile object MO is in an automatic driving state in which steering is performed automatically. The operation input is accepted at the third position. Thus, the driver DR can perform a number of operations with little movement of the posture when the hand is released from the handle HA.

  Further, for example, the display device 10 includes a driver information acquisition unit 50 that acquires information related to the eye position of the driver DR that drives the mobile body MO at the driving position of the mobile body MO. In addition, the fixed display panel displays information in an area determined based on the eye position of the driver DR. Therefore, it is possible to perform information display so that the driver DR can be visually recognized with certainty.

10, 10A, 10B Display device 20 Main panel 31, 32, 31A, 31B Sub panel

Claims (9)

A moving body information acquisition unit that acquires moving body state information that is information related to the state of the moving body;
Information can be displayed, and provided at the rear of the steering handle of the mobile viewed from the driving position of the mobile, and movable so that the relative position to the steering handle changes according to the mobile object state information And a display panel group including at least one movable display panel. The display panel group has a fixed display panel fixed at the rear of the steering handle of the moving body as seen from the driving position of the moving body,
The display device, wherein the at least one movable display panel is movable so that a relative position with respect to the fixed display panel changes according to the moving body state information.   The at least one movable display panel includes a first position overlapping the fixed display panel behind the fixed display panel as viewed from the driving position, and a second position at which a display surface is exposed as viewed from the driving position. The display device according to claim 2, wherein the display device is movable.   The moving body state information includes information indicating that the moving body is in an automatic driving state where the moving body is moving by automatic driving, and information indicating that the moving body is in a manual driving state where the moving body is moving by manual driving. The display device according to claim 3, comprising:   The at least one movable display panel is disposed at the first position to stop the information display operation when the movable body is in the manual operation state, and when the movable body is in the automatic operation state. The display device according to claim 4, wherein the display device is arranged at the second position to perform an information display operation.   6. The at least one movable display panel is rotated along a rotation direction of the steering handle behind the steering handle as viewed from the driving position. Display device as described.   The display device according to claim 2, wherein the at least one movable display panel is capable of receiving an operation input of the moving body. The moving body state information includes information indicating that the moving body is in a manual driving state in which the moving body is moving by manual driving, and information indicating that the moving body is in an automatic driving state in which steering is not performed automatically. Information indicating that the mobile unit is in an automatic driving state where steering is performed automatically;
The at least one movable display panel is moved to a third position located in front of the fixed display panel when viewed from the driving position when the movable body is in the automatic driving state where the steering is performed automatically. The display device according to claim 7, wherein the operation input is accepted at a third position. A driver information acquisition unit configured to acquire information on a position of eyes of a driver driving the moving body at the driving position;
The display device according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the fixed display panel displays information in an area defined based on information on the position of the driver's eyes.

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