JP2024028771A - Vehicle systems and programs - Google Patents

Abstract

An object of the present invention is to provide a vehicle system that can convey information in an easy-to-understand manner to various users. [Solution] A radar detector that performs control to display monitoring information related to traffic monitoring activities on a screen has a map area for drawing a map for displaying a target icon 316 representing the implementation point of traffic monitoring activities, and a map area for displaying monitoring information. A panel area 36 for notification can be displayed on the screen, and when displaying a map on the screen, the number of map areas to be displayed and the number of panel areas 36 to be displayed including zero can be set. [Selection diagram] Figure 79

Description

The present invention relates to a system that supports vehicle driving by providing information regarding various traffic monitoring activities such as traffic enforcement and inspections.

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, in-vehicle devices such as radar detectors have been implemented as systems for supporting vehicle driving, which issue a warning when radar waves for speed enforcement are received to call the driver's attention. Some of these in-vehicle devices have a GPS function that measures the current position of the vehicle and a database of GPS content such as installation points for speed enforcement systems, and detect approaching specific GPS content. There are some that notify the driver (for example, see Patent Document 1). According to such an in-vehicle device, by notifying the driver of his/her approach to the point where the traffic monitoring activity is to be carried out, it is possible to prevent the driver from unknowingly speeding too much.

The GPS content for which an in-vehicle device configured as above notifies you of your approach includes installation points for speed enforcement systems and permanent points such as police stations, as well as traffic monitoring activities such as speed enforcement and alcohol checks by mobile orbis, which are frequently carried out. There are temporary points etc. that will be implemented. In-vehicle devices attempt to raise drivers' awareness of safe driving by notifying them of approaching various GPS contents.

In particular, vehicle speed measuring devices and the like used for speed enforcement are generally installed at dangerous points where excessive speeding is likely to be induced. The approach notification to such a point is very effective in heightening the driver's awareness of safe driving before a danger occurs, and in order to prevent the danger from occurring. In-vehicle devices such as radar detectors are extremely useful for motivating drivers to drive safely, and have become devices that contribute to ensuring traffic safety and support driving.

Some radar detectors equipped with a database of GPS content are equipped with a display that can display a map of the area around the vehicle. With such an in-vehicle device, a variety of notification operations can be realized, such as plotting the position of GPS content on a map and displaying a warning animation superimposed on the map.

However, the conventional vehicle-mounted device described above has the following problems. In other words, user preferences vary, and while there are users who want extremely detailed information, too much information can actually make it difficult to understand, so it is important to limit the information to important information and present it in an intuitive and easy-to-understand manner. There are quite a few users who want it, so it is necessary to respond in detail to various user needs.

JP2007-248180A

The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned conventional problems, and is an invention for providing a vehicle system that can transmit information in an easy-to-understand manner to various users.

A first aspect of the present invention is a vehicle system that controls displaying monitoring information regarding traffic monitoring activities on a screen.
A map area for drawing a map for displaying target icons representing implementation points of traffic monitoring activities, and a panel area for notifying the monitoring information can be displayed on the screen,
When displaying a map on a screen, the vehicle system is capable of setting the number of map areas to be displayed and the number of panel areas to be displayed, including zero.

A second aspect of the present invention resides in a program for causing a computer to realize the function of the vehicle system of the first aspect.

In the vehicle system according to the present invention, the number of map areas and panel areas to be displayed can be set according to preference. In this system, the frequency and degree of detail of information can be adjusted by appropriately setting the number of map areas and panel areas to be displayed.
In this way, the vehicle system according to the present invention is a system that can respond in detail to various user needs.

The map displayed by the vehicle system according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention may be a map of the area around the own vehicle, or a map of the area around the point where the traffic monitoring activity is performed. It is also good to display two types of maps with different scales around the vehicle. It is also good to display two types of maps with different scales around the point where the traffic monitoring activity is carried out.

In a vehicle system according to a preferred aspect of the present invention, a scope area is provided that represents an equidistant range based on the current position of the vehicle, and in which a mini-icon representing the implementation point of the traffic monitoring activity is displayed. can be displayed on the screen,
Link information representing the correspondence between the mini-icon displayed in the scope area and the panel area that displays monitoring information related to the mini-icon can be displayed.
If the link information is displayed, it becomes easier to understand the correspondence between the mini-icon displayed in the scope area and the panel area. Even in a situation where a plurality of mini icons are displayed, it becomes easy to grasp the implementation point of traffic monitoring activities related to the monitoring information displayed in the panel area. As the link information, various information can be considered, such as a text display representing a relationship, an arrow display representing a relationship, and a display of the same specific color. Any information may be used as long as it can indicate the relationship between the mini-icon and the panel area.

In a vehicle system according to a preferred aspect of the present invention, the link information is a line segment connecting the panel area and the mini-icon.
By connecting the mini-icon and the panel area with a line segment, the correspondence relationship between the two can be understood at a glance, reducing the burden on the driver while driving.

In a vehicle system according to a preferred aspect of the present invention, the panel area and the scope area are displayed so as not to overlap.
By avoiding the overlap between the two, it is possible to avoid a situation where the mini-icon is hidden by the panel area. The scope area and panel area may be displayed at predetermined independent positions. By setting the display position of each area at a fixed position, it is possible to increase the user's sense of security and improve the ease of viewing the screen. While driving, there is no need to search for information display positions, so safety can be improved.

In a vehicle system according to a preferred aspect of the present invention, monitoring information of traffic monitoring activities can be outputted as voice,
The display manner of the link information regarding the panel area that reports monitoring information during audio output is different from the display manner of the link information regarding the panel area that reports monitoring information that is not currently outputting audio.
In this case, it is possible to clarify the correspondence between the monitoring information of the audio output target and the link information. Through the link information, it is possible to easily understand the correspondence between the monitoring information to be outputted and the panel area and mini-icon. It becomes possible to relatively easily grasp the position, content, etc. of the monitoring information outputted by voice without having to watch the screen. Eliminating the need to stare at a screen to understand the correspondence will improve usability and improve safety, especially while driving.

In the vehicle system according to a preferred aspect of the present invention, a display color is defined according to the type of traffic monitoring activity, and the display color is determined according to the type of traffic monitoring activity related to the monitoring information reported by the panel area. Control is performed to display the link information.
In this case, the type of traffic monitoring activity can be understood only by the display color of the link information, and the burden on the driver can be reduced. You can now determine whether the monitoring information is important or not just by looking at the display color of the ring information.

In a vehicle system according to a preferred aspect of the present invention, an alarm level indicating the importance of the monitoring information is determined based on the type of traffic monitoring activity and the positional relationship between the current position of the vehicle and the implementation point of the traffic monitoring activity. On the other hand, two display positions of the panel area with different priority levels are set,
In the panel area at the first display position, which has a higher priority, monitoring information whose alarm level is higher than that reported by the panel area at the second display position and which is equal to or higher than a predetermined alarm level is reported. .

In this case, the difference between the monitoring information reported at the first display position and the monitoring information reported at the second display position is clarified, and for example, if you want to know the monitoring information regarding speed enforcement, For example, it is possible to realize a usage in which it is only necessary to pay attention to the panel area at the first display position. If the panel area to be checked is determined according to the information sought in this way, the burden on the user side when acquiring information is reduced, thereby improving safety.

In a vehicle system according to a preferred aspect of the present invention, monitoring information of traffic monitoring activities can be outputted as audio,
In the panel area at the first display position, monitoring information that meets the notification conditions is announced regardless of whether or not audio is being output;
In the panel area at the second display position, when audio is being output, notification of monitoring information for traffic monitoring activities targeted for audio output is prioritized over other monitoring information.

In this case, the panel area at the second display position can notify the monitoring information of the audio output target. Since the position of the panel area to be checked when audio output occurs is determined, the chances of missing monitoring information output as audio are reduced. For example, even if the audio cannot be heard clearly, the contents of the monitoring information output as audio can be confirmed by checking the notification content in the panel area of the second display position in response to the audio output. It is possible to reduce the risk of the driver becoming impatient and becoming distracted when the voice cannot be heard, thereby improving safety.

In the vehicle system according to a preferred aspect of the present invention, the display size of the panel area may be set to a first size, and a second size smaller than the first size. It is possible to select an automatic setting in which display in the first size and display in the second size are switched depending on the situation.
If the display size of the panel area can be set according to the user's preference, it will be possible to respond more precisely to the user's needs. In particular, the above configuration is more effective when displaying a panel area superimposed on a map area. This is because user needs are diverse, such as users who want to display a large map and users who want to display a large panel area.

In the vehicle system according to a preferred aspect of the present invention, a display field for displaying the type of traffic monitoring activity can be displayed on the screen, and the target icon related to the traffic monitoring activity displayed in the display field. Alternatively, the display mode of the mini-icon is different from display modes related to other traffic monitoring activities.
In this case, the target icon or mini-icon related to the traffic monitoring activity displayed in the display field becomes obvious at a glance. Since the correspondence between the traffic monitoring activity displayed in the display column and the target icon etc. can be quickly grasped, the burden on the user side can be reduced. There are various display modes, such as a change in display color, a blinking display, an enlarged display, and a display that involves movement such as expansion and contraction. Furthermore, the display mode of the display field may be set in the same manner as the display mode of the target icon and the like. In this case, it becomes easier to understand the correspondence relationship.

In a vehicle system according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, two or more map areas having different scales can be displayed.
For example, by displaying two or more maps of different scales around the vehicle, it becomes easier to understand the positional relationship between the traffic monitoring activity point and the current location. This reduces the burden on users to understand and improves safety, especially when driving.

In a vehicle system according to a preferred aspect of the present invention, the panel area is displayed overlapping a part of the map area.
In this case, the display area of the screen can be effectively utilized. Regarding the panel area, it is a good idea to display it as a pop-up when reporting monitoring information, and to erase it when there is no need to report. In this case, it is possible to secure a display area for the map when there is no need for notification, and it is possible to improve the visibility of the map. On the other hand, if the panel area is made to appear when notifying the monitoring information, it becomes possible to attract the attention of the driver or the like according to the appearance operation. Drivers and the like who are driving only have to pay attention to the appearance of the panel area, which allows them to concentrate on driving and ensuring traffic safety.

1 is a front perspective view showing a radar detector in Example 1. FIG. FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the rear side of the radar detector according to the first embodiment. 1 is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of a radar detector in Example 1. FIG. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing types of GPS targets in Example 1. FIG. FIG. 3 is a diagram including a display screen of registration menu buttons in the first embodiment. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a display screen when a pin setting button is operated in the first embodiment. FIG. 3 is a front view showing a standby list screen in the first embodiment. 3 is a front view showing an eco-drive screen in Example 1. FIG. FIG. 3 is a front view of a digital meter screen in the traveling direction in Example 1. FIG. FIG. 3 is a front view of a digital rotation speed meter screen in Example 1. FIG. 3 is a front view of a preset screen including display of status icons in the first embodiment. FIG. 3 is a front view showing a map screen in Example 1. FIG. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a first display section of a map screen in Example 1. FIG. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a first display section of a map screen in Example 1. FIG. FIG. 3 is a front view showing a classic scope screen in Example 1. FIG. FIG. 3 is a front view showing a classic scope screen in Example 1. FIG. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram of an operation for switching to a setting list screen in the first embodiment. FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating switching from a setting list screen to a standby setting screen in the first embodiment. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram of a setting operation on a radar scope screen in the first embodiment. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram of detailed map settings in the first embodiment. FIG. 4 is a front view of a map screen in detailed mode and wide area mode in the first embodiment. FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram of a scope sub display setting operation in the first embodiment. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram of a setting operation for a tidal information screen in Example 1. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram of a graph screen setting operation in Example 1. FIG. 3 is a front view of a speed graph screen in Example 1. FIG. FIG. 3 is a front view of an altitude graph screen in Example 1. FIG. FIG. 3 is a front view of a barometric pressure graph screen in Example 1. 3 is a front view of an acceleration graph screen in Example 1. FIG. FIG. 3 is a front view of a gyro graph screen in Example 1. FIG. FIG. 3 is a front view of a fuel consumption graph screen in Example 1. FIG. FIG. 3 is a front view of a temperature graph screen in Example 1. FIG. FIG. 3 is a front view of a rotation speed graph screen in Example 1. FIG. 3 is a front view of a graph screen of the engine 1 in Example 1. FIG. 3 is a front view of a graph screen of the engine 2 in Example 1. FIG. 3 is a front view of a fuel graph screen in Example 1. FIG. FIG. 3 is a front view of a voltage graph screen in Example 1. FIG. FIG. 3 is a front view of a manually set graph screen in Example 1. FIG. FIG. 3 is a front view of an altitude graph screen in Example 1. FIG. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram of a setting operation for automatic item setting in the first embodiment. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram of a preset setting setting operation in the first embodiment. FIG. 3 is a front view of a preset screen in Example 1. FIG. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram of a backlight color setting operation in Example 1. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram of a setting operation for semi-transparent mode in Example 1. FIG. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of displaying additional information in the first embodiment. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram of a photo frame setting operation in Example 1. FIG. FIG. 3 is a front view showing a fuel efficiency planning surface in Example 1. FIG. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram of a fuel consumption meter setting operation in Example 1. 1 is a front view showing an OBD data screen in Example 1. FIG. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram of OBD data setting operation in the first embodiment. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram of an alarm mode setting operation in the first embodiment. 3 is a diagram showing alarm settings in Example 1. FIG. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram of manual setting operation of the alarm mode in the first embodiment. FIG. 3 is a front view of the radar setting screen in the first embodiment. FIG. 3 is a front view of wireless settings in Example 1. FIG. 3 is a front view of GPS settings in Example 1. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram of a setting operation for radar reception settings in the first embodiment. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram of setting operations for screen/LED settings in the first embodiment. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram of an operation method for window touch correction in the first embodiment. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram of an operation method for audio settings in the first embodiment. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram of audio settings in the first embodiment. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram of the timing of occurrence of an alarm sound (alarm voice) in the first embodiment. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram of the timing of occurrence of an alarm sound (alarm voice) in the first embodiment. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram of the timing of occurrence of an alarm sound (alarm voice) in the first embodiment. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram of pronunciation content according to date and time zone in Example 1. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram of electronic sounds for each wireless type in the first embodiment. 3 is a diagram showing a reminder setting screen in Example 1. FIG. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an oil setting screen in Example 1. FIG. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram of an operation method for system settings in the first embodiment. FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram of a data erasing method in Example 1. FIG. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram of a custom setting operation method in the first embodiment. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram of sound images for each target sound in Example 1. FIG. FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram of a custom image setting method in Example 1. FIG. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram of a method of setting a startup screen in Example 1. FIG. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an OBD setting screen in the first embodiment. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram of an OBD setting operation method in the first embodiment. FIG. 3 is a front view of a map screen in a mode without one map panel in the first embodiment. FIG. 3 is a front view of the map screen in the 1-map panel automatic mode in the first embodiment. FIG. 3 is a front view of the map screen in the 1-map panel small mode in the first embodiment. FIG. 2 is a front view of a map screen in a 1-map, 2-panel small mode in Embodiment 1; FIG. 3 is a front view of the map screen in the 2-map panelless mode in the first embodiment. FIG. 3 is a front view of the map screen in the 2-map panel small mode in the first embodiment. FIG. 3 is a front view showing a classic scope screen in Example 1. FIG. FIG. 3 is a front view of a classic scope screen including a scope sub display in the first embodiment. FIG. 3 is a front view showing a classic scope screen in Example 1. FIG. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram of system alarm levels in the first embodiment. FIG. 3 is a front view of the classic scope screen during wireless alarm (weak) in the first embodiment. FIG. 3 is a front view of a classic scope screen on which a public enforcement window is displayed as a pop-up in Example 1. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing target icons in Example 1. FIG. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a message window related to a GPS alarm in the first embodiment. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing part of a target icon in Example 1. FIG. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a message window regarding radar warning in the first embodiment. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a message window related to a wireless alarm in the first embodiment. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing wireless icons with different display colors in Example 1. FIG. 1 is a front view of a ring display in which a clock display is set in Example 1. FIG. 3 is a front view of a ring display in which a vehicle speed display is set in Example 1. FIG. 3 is a front view of a ring display in which an eco-drive display is set in Example 1. FIG. FIG. 3 is a front view of a ring display in which an acceleration display is set in the first embodiment. FIG. 3 is a front view of a ring display in which a tilted display is set in Example 1. FIG. 3 is a front view of a ring display in which tidal information display is set in Example 1. FIG. 3 is a front view of a ring display in which satellite information display is set in Example 1. FIG. FIG. 3 is a front view of a ring display in which an alarm panel display is set in Example 1. FIG. 1 is a front view of a ring display in which a compass display is set in Example 1. FIG. FIG. 3 is a front view of a ring display in which an atmospheric pressure display is set in Example 1. FIG. 3 is a front view of a ring display in which a reminder number of days display is set in Example 1. FIG. 3 is a front view of a ring display in which a reminder distance display is set in Example 1. FIG. FIG. 3 is a front view of a ring display in which an instantaneous fuel consumption display is set in Example 1. FIG. 3 is a front view of a ring display in which an average fuel consumption display is set in Example 1. FIG. FIG. 3 is a front view of a ring display in which a general road average fuel consumption display is set in Embodiment 1. FIG. FIG. 2 is a front view of a ring display in which an expressway average fuel consumption display is set in Example 1. FIG. FIG. 3 is a front view of the ring display in which the current fuel consumption display is set in Example 1; FIG. 3 is a front view of a ring display in which a lifetime fuel consumption display is set in Example 1. FIG. FIG. 4 is a front view of a ring display in which a moving average fuel consumption display is set in Example 1. FIG. 3 is a front view of a ring display in which a fuel flow rate display is set in Example 1. FIG. 3 is a front view of a ring display in which an engine water temperature display is set in Example 1. FIG. 5 is a front view of a ring display in which an intake air temperature display is set in Example 1. FIG. The front view of the ring display in which the outside temperature display is set in Example 1. 3 is a front view of a ring display in which an engine oil temperature display is set in Example 1. FIG. 3 is a front view of a ring display in which a battery voltage display is set in Example 1. FIG. FIG. 2 is a front view of a ring display in which a throttle opening degree display is set in Example 1; FIG. 3 is a front view of a ring display in which an engine load display is set in Example 1. FIG. FIG. 3 is a front view of a ring display in which an intake manifold indicator display is set in Embodiment 1. FIG. 2 is a front view of a ring display in which a boost gauge display is set in Example 1. 3 is a front view of a ring display in which a tachometer display is set in Example 1. FIG. 5 is a front view of a ring display in which a battery current display is set in Example 1. FIG. FIG. 3 is a front view of a ring display in which an HV battery capacity display is set in Example 1. 5 is a front view of a ring display in which an HV battery current display is set in Example 1. FIG. FIG. 3 is a front view of a ring display in which an HV motor rotation speed display is set in Example 1. FIG. FIG. 3 is a front view of a ring display in which an HV motor torque display is set in Example 1. FIG. FIG. 3 is a front view of a ring display in which an HV generator rotation speed display is set in the first embodiment. 3 is a front view showing a custom image setting screen in Example 1. FIG. FIG. 3 is a front view of a preset screen including an initial setting background image in Example 1. FIG. 3 is a front view of a preset screen with a custom image set as a background in Example 1. FIG. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a preset screen in Example 1. FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating a preset screen including an alarm panel in Example 1. FIG. FIG. 3 is a front view of a ring display in which an alarm panel is set according to the first embodiment. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram of a layer structure of ring display in Example 1. FIG. 1 is a front view of a ring display in which a clock display is set in Example 1. FIG. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram of a layer structure of ring display in Example 1. FIG. 1 is a front view of a ring display in which a speed display is set in Example 1. FIG. FIG. 3 is a front view of the ring display immediately before displaying additional information in the first embodiment. FIG. 3 is a front view of a ring display that displays additional information in the first embodiment. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram of an arrow motion by a ring in Example 1. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram of a ring action including an arrow action in the first embodiment. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram of rolling motion by a ring in Example 1. FIG. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram of a ring action by rolling motion in the first embodiment. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram of a flash operation using a ring in Example 1. FIG. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram of a ring action by a flash operation in the first embodiment. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram of arrow operations within the preset screen in the first embodiment. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a ring action at the time of a wireless alarm in the first embodiment. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a ring action at the time of a radar warning in the first embodiment. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram of a flash operation within a preset screen in Example 1. FIG. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram of a rolling operation within the preset screen in the first embodiment. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram of data specifications of posted information in Example 1. FIG. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram of the contents of each data forming posted information in Example 1. FIG. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram of data values of enforcement directions in Example 1. FIG. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a menu screen in the first embodiment. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a pin setting screen in the first embodiment. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a menu screen in the first embodiment. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a menu screen in the first embodiment. 3 is a diagram showing a GPS search screen in Example 1. FIG. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing screen transitions when starting posting in Example 1. FIG. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing screen transitions when generating posted information in Example 1. FIG. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing screen transitions when generating posted information in Example 1. FIG. FIG. 3 is a front view showing an input screen for a monitoring direction in the first embodiment. FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating a screen transition when a posted pin is deleted in Example 1. FIG.

Embodiments of the present invention will be specifically described using the following examples.
(Example 1)
This example is an example of a radar detector 1, which is one aspect of the vehicle system of the present invention, and whose main function is to issue warnings regarding traffic enforcement. This radar detector 1 reports various types of traffic information useful when driving a vehicle, including monitoring information regarding traffic monitoring activities such as speed enforcement. The contents will be explained in the following order with reference to FIGS. 1 to 165.
1. Shape 2. Internal configuration 3. Basic movements 4. How to set the standby screen and specifications 5. Radar scope screen specifications 5.1 Map screen specifications 5.2 Classic scope screen specifications 6. Settings 6.1 Standby settings 6.1.1 Radar scope settings 6.1.2 Tide information settings 6.1.3 Graph settings 6.1.4 Auto item settings 6.1.5 Preset settings 6.1.6 Photo frame settings 6.1.7 Fuel meter settings 6.1.8 OBD data settings 6.2 Mode settings 6.3 Alarm settings 6.4 Screen/LED settings 6.5 Audio settings 6.6 Reminder settings 6.7 System Settings 6.8 Custom settings 6.9 OBD settings 7. Radar scope screen settings and operations 7.1 Map screen settings and operations 7.2 Classic scope screen operations 8. Preset screen 8.1 Ring display 8.2 Background settings 9. Display specifications for ring display 9.1 Transparent display 9.2 Additional information display 9.3 Ring action 10. Posting 10.1 Data specifications for posting information 10.2 Posting processing 11. summary

■ 1. Shape ■
As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the radar detector 1 of this example includes a thin rectangular case body 2, and is attached to a vehicle dashboard or the like via a bracket 28 that is attached from the bottom of the back side of the case body 2. This is an in-vehicle device that is installed with the Note that this radar detector 1 can also be installed on the back side of a sun visor, the back side of a room mirror, etc. depending on the change of the bracket 28.

A touch panel 15 with a 3.2-inch color screen is provided on the front surface of the case body 2 facing the driver when installed. The touch panel 15 is a display panel in which a transparent sheet-like touch screen 151 (FIG. 3) that detects a touch position is laminated on a TFT dot matrix liquid crystal display 152 (FIG. 3). A volume adjustment button 226 and a mute button 223 are arranged on the outer right side of the touch panel 15 when viewed from the driver's side, and a VIEW button 221, a MEMORY button 222, and a multicolor LED 137 (Fig. 3) are embedded on the outer left side. A light emitting section 23 is arranged.

At the lower right of the touch panel 15, a light receiving surface 25 of an infrared light receiving section 138 (FIG. 3) that receives infrared light from an operation remote controller (not shown) is provided. The radar detector 1 of this example can be operated by a fingertip touch operation on the touch panel 15, a button operation, a remote control operation, etc. The upper MEMORY button 222 of the left operation buttons 22 is an operation button for pop-up displaying four registration menu buttons 313 (see FIG. 5) on the standby screen.

A card insertion slot 27 for inserting a memory card 171 (FIG. 3) such as an SD card, which is a removable recording medium, is provided on the right side of the case body 2 when viewed from the driver's side. A USB connector 20 and a power switch (not shown) are provided at the lower rear of the case body 2. The USB connector 20 is connected to a cigarette plug cord extending from a cigarette lighter socket of a vehicle, an OBD adapter cord, a USB cable, and the like. The radar detector 1 operates by receiving power supply through a cord connected to a USB connector 20.

The OBD adapter code is an OBD installed on the vehicle side in accordance with the OBD (On-board Diagnostics)-II (II is the Roman numeral "2". Hereinafter referred to as "OBD") standard, which is a vehicle inspection standard. This is a communication cable connected to a connector (failure diagnosis connector, not shown). The OBD connector is electrically extended from a vehicle ECU (not shown) and is capable of outputting various vehicle information. A connector is attached to the vehicle-side end of the OBD adapter cord to be detachably attached to the vehicle's OBD connector. The OBD connector of a vehicle is also called a failure diagnosis connector.

■ 2. Internal configuration ■
As shown in FIG. 3, the radar detector 1 is electrically configured with a control section 10 as its center. In addition to the above configuration, the control unit 10 includes a GPS receiver 121, a microwave receiver 122, a wireless receiver 123, an acceleration sensor 124, a gyro 125, a geomagnetic sensor 126, an illuminance sensor 127, and an atmospheric pressure sensor 128. , a clock section 129, a speaker 16, a memory card reader 17, and the like are electrically connected. Furthermore, the radar detector 1 is provided with a database 100 that can be accessed from the control unit 10.

The GPS receiver 121 is a receiver that receives GPS signals from GPS satellites and outputs current time, current position information (latitude and longitude), current speed, altitude, etc. The GPS receiver 121 is built into the case body 2 so as to be located above the center on the back side of the radar detector 1. Note that it is also possible for the control unit 10, which has acquired the position information of the current position from the GPS receiver 121, to calculate the speed of the vehicle based on changes in the current position.

The microwave receiver 122 is a receiver that receives radar waves in the microwave band emitted from a speed measuring device (hereinafter simply referred to as radar) such as a mobile radar.
The radio receiver 123 is a receiver that receives radio waves of a predetermined frequency. The radio receiver 123 of this example can be selectively set to any one of a plurality of frequencies so as to be compatible with various radio waves.
The microwave receiver 122 and the radio receiver 123 are built into the case body 2 so as to be located on the back side of the radar detector 1. Such a built-in position is suitable for receiving radio waves and the like coming from the front of the vehicle. Note that in the microwave receiver 122, five levels of microwave electric field strength are set from Lv1 to Lv5 from the lowest strength to the lowest.

The acceleration sensor 124 is a sensor that detects longitudinal, lateral, and vertical acceleration of the vehicle.
The gyro sensor 125 is a sensor that detects angular velocity that occurs as the vehicle travels.
The geomagnetic sensor 126 is a sensor that measures the magnitude and direction of geomagnetism to detect the north direction.
The illuminance sensor 127 is a sensor that detects external brightness.

The clock unit 129 is a clock that outputs calendar information. The calendar information includes data representing the year, month, and day, and data representing the current time. When the current time can be obtained from the GPS receiver 121 once a day, the current time (including date and time) of the clock unit 129 is calibrated using that time.
The speaker 16 is assembled within the case body 2 so as to be able to output audio and the like through a speaker hole (not shown) opened in the bottom surface of the case body 2.
The memory card reader 17 transfers the data recorded on the memory card 171 to the read control unit 10. A memory card 171 inserted into the card insertion slot 27 is attached to the memory card reader 17 .

The control unit 10 is constituted by a microcomputer (not shown) including a CPU, nonvolatile memory such as ROM, RAM, and EEPROM, I/O, and the like.
The ROM stores software programs and the like that are executed by the CPU.
A storage area of a non-volatile memory such as an EEPROM is provided with a setting information storage area for storing setting information such as alarm settings.

The database 100 is constituted by a nonvolatile memory (eg, EEPROM) inside the microcomputer of the control unit 10 or externally attached to the microcomputer. The database 100 at the time of product shipment stores map data, GPS targets including location information of warning targets, various facilities, tourist spots, etc., regulatory information such as speed limits, and various other information for audio output. There is.

Data stored in the database 100 can be updated using a memory card 171. When a memory card 171 storing updated data such as map data, GPS targets, and audio output information is inserted into the memory card reader 17, the updated data is read out under the control of the control unit 10, and the data in the database 100 is read out. can be updated. Note that it is also possible to update the database 100 by connecting a PC with update data stored in a hard disk or the like via USB.

A posting pin storage area is provided in a storage area of a non-volatile memory (for example, EEPROM) within the microcomputer of the control unit 10 or externally attached to the microcomputer, in which information related to traffic monitoring activities to be posted is stored. The posted pin storage area can store up to four pieces of posted pin information related to traffic monitoring activities to be posted. The data specifications of posted pin information will be explained in detail later.

■ 3. Basic operation ■
The radar detector 1 realizes various functions by causing the CPU to execute software programs read from the ROM. The functions of this radar detector 1 include a current information display function, a GPS log function, an alarm function for issuing various alarms, an OBD function, a setting function, a registration function, and the like. As the alarm function, there are functions included in a general radar detector, such as a GPS alarm function, an RD alarm function, and a radio alarm function. Furthermore, the radar detector 1 of this example includes a posting function for generating posted information. Each means for realizing these functions is formed in the control section 10.

The current information display function is a function that displays current information by displaying a preset standby screen on the touch panel 15. Current information includes map information around the vehicle, location information of surrounding GPS targets, time information, tidal information, vehicle information, fuel efficiency information, eco-driving information, satellite information, altitude information, etc. There is. The current information displayed can be selectively set by selecting the standby screen. Selective setting of the standby screen is realized by a setting function described later.

The OBD function is a function to acquire vehicle information. This OBD function functions only when the radar detector 1 is connected to the vehicle side via an OBD adapter cord connected to the OBD connector on the vehicle side. By connecting the radar detector 1 to the vehicle using an OBD adapter cord, various vehicle information can be obtained every 0.5 seconds. Vehicle information that can be obtained from the vehicle side includes, for example, vehicle speed, engine speed, engine load factor, ignition timing, intake manifold pressure, intake air flow rate (MAF), injection opening time, and engine coolant temperature (cooling water temperature). ), temperature of air taken into the engine (intake temperature), temperature outside the vehicle (outside temperature), fuel flow rate, instantaneous fuel consumption, accelerator opening (throttle opening), turn signal information (left and right turn signal operation information), brake There is information such as opening degree and steering angle of the steering wheel.

The GPS log function is a function that stores the current position output from the GPS receiver 121 every second in the database 100 as a position history. This position history is recorded, for example, in NMEA format. The stored current position is associated with the time and speed (vehicle speed) at which the control unit 10 detected the current position.
The registration function is a function for the driver, who is the user, to register personal points (my points) and areas (my area), and is executed by a registration means realized by software in the control unit 10.

The GPS warning function is a function that warns of approaching a warning target such as an Orbis (automatic speed control device). In the GPS alarm function, calculation processing for determining the distance between the location of the alarm target and the current location is repeatedly executed at predetermined time intervals (for example, 1 second). When this distance reaches a predetermined approach distance and an event called warning point approach occurs, a GPS warning indicating this event is executed.

Targets of alerts by the GPS alarm function include Orbis, enforcement areas, inspection areas, intersection monitoring points, parking monitoring areas, N systems, traffic monitoring systems, red light prevention systems, police stations, areas where accidents occur frequently, areas where targets on vehicles frequently occur, There are sharp curves, branching and merging points, and ETC lanes. In the database 100, type information of these targets, position information (latitude and longitude) indicating their position (specific position), data of a schematic diagram (animation) or photograph to be displayed on the touch panel 15, and audio data are associated with each other. The location is stored as a GPS target (POI data). Warning targets may include drowsy driving accident locations, radar, speed limit switching points, and the like.

In addition, GPS targets other than the alert targets of the GPS alarm function include service areas (expressways), parking areas (expressways), highway oasis (expressways), smart interchanges (expressways), and gas stations in PA/SA (expressways). Expressways), tunnels (expressways), highway radio reception areas (expressways), prefectural border announcements, roadside stations, view point parking, etc.

In the radar detector 1 of this example, GPS targets are managed in four levels, as shown in Figure 4, in descending order of alarm level indicating the degree of urgency: "red" → "yellow" → "blue" → "green". ing. Each color corresponding to the type of GPS target is the display color of the icon, the scope color of the classic scope screen (reference numeral 32 in FIG. 15 described later), and the ring action display by the ring display (reference numeral 34 in the same figure described later). The color is set as the emitted color of the multi-color LED 137.

The RD warning function is a function that warns of the incidence of radar waves (microwaves) emitted from a radar enforcement device. When an event in which the microwave receiver 122 receives a radar wave (hereinafter referred to as RD reception) occurs, an RD alarm indicating this event is executed.

The wireless warning function is a function to issue a warning so as not to interfere with the movement of emergency vehicles, etc. When an event of receiving radio waves emitted by an emergency vehicle or the like (hereinafter referred to as "wireless reception") occurs, a radio warning is issued to alert the driver. Warning targets include enforcement radio, car location radio, digital radio, special small radio, police radio, police telephone, police radio, tow radio, helicopter radio, fire helicopter radio, fire radio, emergency radio, highway radio, There is a security radio etc.

The posting function is a function that generates posted information such as traffic enforcement. In the radar detector 1 of this example, the generated posted information is converted into a two-dimensional code image 15C (described later with reference to FIG. 163) and displayed on the touch panel 15. In this example, a QR code (registered trademark) is used as the two-dimensional code image. Various code images such as a one-dimensional barcode can be used as the code image. Instead of the code image, characters may be displayed and the characters may be recognized. Alternatively, wireless communication such as IRDA, IRDX, NFC, Bluetooth (registered trademark), etc. may be used. Note that the operation for generating posted information will be explained later.

The setting function is a function to perform various settings regarding the radar detector 1. Settings include standby settings for the standby screen, mode settings, alarm settings for alarm operations, screen/LED settings for the touch panel 15 and light emitting unit 23, audio settings, posting settings, reminder settings, system settings, custom settings, and OBD settings. There is. Note that the details of each setting will be explained later.

Next, an overview of the operation of the radar detector 1 of this example will be explained. The control unit 10 displays a standby screen on the touch panel 15 in a standby state in which an event to be alerted, such as RD reception, wireless reception, or approach to a warning point, has not occurred. In the radar detector 1 of this example, the default standby screen is the map screen 31. When detecting an operation of the MEMORY button 222 while the standby screen is displayed, the control unit 10 pops up four registration menu buttons 313 on the screen as shown in FIG. 5 (center screen). The registration menu button 313 includes a pin setting button for registering a post pin 44 (see FIG. 157), which will be described later, as well as a two-dimensional barcode display of the latitude and longitude of the vehicle's position when the MEMORY button 222 is pressed. There is an ITY map button, a My Area button to register My Area, and a Cancel button to register My Cancel Area.

Note that when the operation of the MEMORY button 222 is detected in a state where all the posting pins 44 that can be registered up to four have been registered, the control unit 10 selects the "pin setting button" instead of the "pin setting" button as shown in FIG. 6(a). Displays a pop-up message saying "Pins are full." When the control unit 10 detects the operation of the MEMORY button 222 while the vehicle is not traveling at all, the control unit 10 displays a pop-up message saying "Direction is undetermined" instead of the pin setting button, as shown in FIG. 2(b). In the non-GPS positioning state, when the control unit 10 detects the operation of any menu button other than the ITY map button, it displays the text "Searching for GPS" at the top of the screen, as shown in FIG. When an operation of the ITY map button is detected, the display switches to a screen with the message "Searching for GPS" placed in the center, as shown in FIG.

When any event among warning point approach, RD reception, and radio reception occurs in the standby state, the control unit 10 executes the corresponding function among the GPS alarm function, RD alarm function, and radio alarm function. Execute the processing to be performed. Note that when two or more events occur simultaneously, the priority of each function is from the highest to the RD alarm function, the wireless alarm function, and the GPS alarm function.

■ 4. How to set the standby screen and specifications ■
In the radar detector 1 of this example, when there is no warning or notification, a standby screen that displays various information useful for driving is displayed on the touch panel 15. The standby screens include (1) radar scope screen, (2) clock screen, (3) speed screen, (4) eco-drive screen, (5) acceleration screen, (6) tilt screen, and (7) digital meter screen. , (8) Tide information screen, (9) Preset A screen, (10) Preset B screen, (11) Preset C screen, (12) Photo frame screen, (13) Graph screen, (14) Altitude screen, (15) ) Satellite information screen, (16) fuel efficiency planning screen, and (17) OBD data screen.

When the control unit 10 detects the operation of the VIEW button 221, the control unit 10 switches the display to the standby list screen 3A shown in FIG. This standby list screen 3A is a screen that displays a list of the above-mentioned 17 types of screens that can be set as standby screens to be displayed while waiting for an alarm event. On this standby list screen, an AUTO button 302 and an OFF button 303 are two-dimensionally arranged in addition to operation buttons that are reduced versions of the 17 types of screens (1) to (17) described above.

Each operation button in the standby list screen 3A, the AUTO button 302, and the OFF button 303 are all touch switches. However, (17) the operation button corresponding to the OBD data screen is valid only when it is communicably connected to the vehicle via the OBD adapter cord. In the unconnected state, the control unit 10 (17) shadow-displays the operation button corresponding to the OBD data screen so that it cannot be selected. Note that instead of shadow display, non-display may be used.

When the control unit 10 detects a touch operation on any of the operation buttons, it sets the screen as the standby screen. Further, when a touch operation on the AUTO button 302 is detected, the control unit 10 switches a preset screen every minute from among the 17 types of screens that can be set as the standby screen and displays it on the touch panel 15. . The screen to be switched and displayed by operating the AUTO button 302 can be set as appropriate from among 17 types of screens by the user's operation. In addition, in the initial settings at the time of product shipment, all 17 types of screens (16 types of screens excluding the OBD data screen when the OBD adapter connector is not connected) are set as the screens that can be switched and displayed by operating the AUTO button 302. has been done. When the touch operation of the OFF button 303 is detected, the control unit 10 makes the touch panel 15 non-display in the standby state, thereby setting a pitch black screen as the standby screen.

(1) As the radar scope screen, there are a map screen 31 (see Fig. 12) that mainly displays a map, and a classic scope screen 32 (see Fig. 15) that mainly displays a radar scope. ing. The radar scope screen in FIG. 7 is a reduced display of the map screen 31. The screen specifications of the map screen 31 and the classic scope screen 32 will be explained in detail in "5. Specifications of the radar scope screen" after outlining the 17 types of screens.

In the initial settings at the time of product shipment, the map screen 31 of the radar scope screens (1) above is set as the standby screen. On the standby list screen 3A in the product shipping state, a map screen is displayed as a reduced version of the radar scope screen 32 (see FIG. 7). Which of the map screen 31 and the classic scope screen 32 is set as the radar scope screen can be selected using a setting function described later.

(2) The clock screen is a screen that combines an analog clock-like display section and a date and day of the week display section.
(3) The speed screen is a screen that combines an analog meter that displays vehicle speed and a compass that displays direction.
(4) The eco-drive screen (FIG. 8) is a screen that includes a radar chart display section on the left side, a comprehensive evaluation display section on the upper right side, and a traveling speed display section on the lower right side. The radar chart display section displays sudden acceleration on the top, sudden deceleration on the right, idling on the bottom, and economic speed on the left. The average value of each point displayed on the radar chart display section is displayed on the comprehensive evaluation display section. The current speed acquired from the GPS receiver 121 is displayed on the traveling speed display section.

(5) The acceleration screen is a screen in which an acceleration image display section is arranged on the left side and an acceleration numerical value display section is arranged on the right side. The acceleration image display section displays the direction and strength of acceleration in the direction and magnitude (vector) of an arrow.
(6) The tilt screen is a screen that includes a tilt image display section on the left side that displays an image of the tilt state of the vehicle, and a numerical display section on the right side.
(7) The digital meter screen is a screen that digitally displays the heading, vehicle speed, etc. FIG. 9 is an example in which the display item setting is the direction of travel, and FIG. 10 is an example in which the display item is the number of revolutions. On these digital meter screens, numbers representing the heading and vehicle speed are displayed in segments like a digital clock. A compass is placed on the right side of these digital meter screens. This compass is formed by drawing an elliptical area looking diagonally into the north, south, east, and west planes, and a magnetic needle rotating inside this elliptical area inside a ring-shaped outer periphery. The time is displayed numerically in the upper right corner of the screen above the compass, and the year, month, day, and day of the week are displayed numerically in the lower right corner of the screen below.
(8) The tidal information screen is a screen that includes a tidal level graph display section.
(9) to (11) Preset A to C screens are screens on which circular ring displays (information display areas) 34 can be arranged at up to three locations. Each ring display 34 displays display items of a type preset by a user's operation. In order to secure as wide a display area as possible, the ring display section 34C is arranged at a higher position than the ring displays 34L and 34R on both sides, as shown in FIG. 11, so that the three ring display sections 34 are arranged in a chevron shape. ing. Further, each ring display section 34 is arranged so that a portion thereof overlaps, thereby ensuring a wide display area. The center ring display 34C is displayed on the front, and the ring displays 34L and 34R on both sides are displayed on the back side. While the ring display section 34C is displaying, the outer circumferences of the ring displays 34L and 34R are partially hidden.

The display items that can be preset in each ring display 34 are different between the OBD connected state and the OBD non-connected state. When the OBD is not connected, display items such as clock, vehicle speed, acceleration, inclination, tidal information, compass, eco-drive, and satellite information can be preset. When OBD is connected, in addition to these display items, instantaneous fuel consumption, average fuel consumption, general road average fuel consumption, highway average fuel consumption, current fuel consumption, lifetime fuel consumption, moving average fuel consumption, fuel flow rate, engine water temperature, intake air temperature, outside temperature, Engine load, intake manifold gauge, boost gauge, tachometer, battery voltage, throttle opening, etc. can be preset.

As shown in FIG. 11, on the preset screen in which the ring display 34 is arranged in a chevron shape, the status icon 35 is displayed blinking at the upper left position of the screen, which is a gap. The figure shows an example in which a parking area icon 351 and an area icon 352 where targets frequently hit vehicles are displayed. If the status icon 35 is not within the area, the status icon 35 lights up very dimly so that it cannot be recognized depending on the background. However, if the mode setting or manual setting is such that the prohibited parking area or area where vehicles are frequently targeted is set to OFF, the status icon 35 does not light up and is completely turned off. The display specifications of the status icon 35 are common to all standby screens except the radar scope screen. Regarding the map screen 31 in FIG. 12, the display of the status icon 35 is omitted. Regarding the classic scope screen 32 in FIG. 15, the status icon 35 is displayed at the lower left (see FIG. 84).

(12) The photo frame screen is a screen that displays image data set by user operations. It is also possible to set a plurality of image data, and when a plurality of image data are set, each image data is displayed cyclically.
(13) The graph screen is a screen that includes a graph display section and a numerical value display section. The graph display section displays the type of graph set by the user's operation. The current value is displayed on the numerical display section. The types of graphs that can be displayed are speed, altitude, and acceleration.
(14) The altitude screen is a screen that graphically displays changes in altitude.
(15) The satellite information screen is a screen that displays the positions of satellites that are receiving GPS radio waves on an illustration of a globe.
(16) The fuel efficiency planning screen is a screen that includes a display unit that displays OBD data in text and a fuel consumption meter display.
(17) The OBD data screen is a screen that displays selected OBD data. OBD data includes various data such as "speed,""averagespeed," and "maximum speed."

■ 5. Radar scope screen specifications ■
The radar scope screen includes a map screen 31 (FIG. 12) and a classic scope screen 32 (FIG. 15). In the radar detector 1 of this example, either one of the map screen 31 and the classic scope screen 32 can be selectively set as the radar scope screen by the radar scope setting described later.

■ 5.1 Map screen specifications ■
The map screen 31, as shown in FIG. 12, is a screen that displays a map of the area around the vehicle. In the map screen 31, the vehicle position is displayed as a triangular vehicle icon 311, and at the top of the map screen 31 are a direction display section 312 that displays the north direction of the map, a vehicle speed display section 315 that displays the vehicle speed, A time display section 314 that digitally displays the time is arranged. At the bottom of the map screen 31, a strip-shaped telop display section 37 is arranged. This telop display section 37 includes a first display section (display column) 371 on the left side and a second display section 372 on the right side. On the map screen 31, a target icon 316 representing the position of a GPS target (such as a point where a traffic monitoring activity is carried out) is plotted.

On the first display section 371, if there is no GPS target to focus on (focus target), the current location name is displayed as shown in FIG. 13, and if there is a focus target, target information is displayed as shown in FIG. 14. As shown in FIG. 12, the second display section 372 displays public enforcement information related to the current date and time. Here, the focus target is a target that is located in front of the vehicle and has the shortest distance. However, when audio output occurs, the target for audio output is set as the focus target even if the distance is not the shortest. Note that in the case of a target with a monitoring direction such as Orbis, it is a prerequisite for setting the target as a focus target that the own vehicle belongs to an angular range within ±40 degrees of that direction. The target icon of this focus target is the focus target icon.

The first display section 371 is designed to hide the map when displayed. On the other hand, the vehicle speed display section 315, time display section 314, and second display section 372 have display specifications in which characters are drawn so as to float on the displayed map. According to such display specifications, the area where the map is displayed can be secured as wide as possible. For example, even when the second display section 372 is displayed, erosion of the map display area can be suppressed, and a wide display area can be secured.

On the map screen 31, an alarm panel 36 and a mini radar scope 38 are displayed depending on the settings. The alarm panel 36 is a rectangular display area that pops up in conjunction with an alarm sound (voice). On the alarm panel 36, information such as an alarm event that has occurred is displayed in the form of a photograph or an animation. In addition, in the radar detector 1 of this example, a setting in which the alarm panel 36 is not displayed can also be selected by detailed map settings to be described later. Such specifications are effective for responding in detail to a wide range of user needs.

The mini radar scope (scope area) 38 is a circular display area that is displayed when approaching a GPS target or the like. The mini radar scope 38 is a substantially circular window that resembles the radar screen of an airfield control tower. In this mini radar scope 38, a triangular own vehicle icon 381 is displayed at the center of the circular display area, and the position of the target is displayed by a granular mini icon 383. According to the mini radar scope 38, the positional relationship between the own vehicle position and the target position and the distance to the target can be displayed intuitively. Furthermore, within the mini radar scope 38, the distance to the target is displayed numerically below the host vehicle icon 381. The mini radar scope 38 fades in while expanding in a circular manner as a target appears, and fades out while contracting in a circular manner as the target disappears. Among the mini icons 383 displayed on the mini radar scope 38, the correspondence relationship between the GPS target displayed on the first display section 371 and the GPS target displayed on the first display section 371 is indicated by a blinking display. Note that the display on the first display section 371 is also alternately and repeatedly displayed in a colored state according to the type of the GPS target and in a non-colored black and white state.

■ 5.2 Classic scope screen specifications ■
The classic scope screen 32, as shown in FIGS. 15 and 16, is a display imitating the radar screen of a control tower at an airport. On the classic scope screen 32, a scope surface is formed in which circular areas are drawn every 500 m with the own vehicle position as a reference so that they can be distinguished by distance. Specifically, equidistant circles of 500 m, 1000 m, etc. are displayed as white lines 323, and the brightness of each area 321 divided by the white lines 323 is different. Furthermore, the directions of zero degrees representing the direction of travel, ±25 degrees with respect to the direction of travel, ±80 degrees with respect to the direction of travel, and ±90 degrees representing left and right directions are displayed as white lines. The area sandwiched between the white line 325D representing the azimuth of 0 degrees and the white line 325B representing the azimuth of ±25 degrees is an area corresponding to the traveling direction of the host vehicle. The area sandwiched between the white line 325C representing the azimuth ±80 degrees and the white line 325H representing the left-right direction is the area that becomes the traveling direction when turning at the intersection.

On the classic scope screen 32, the own vehicle position is placed at the bottom of the screen by a triangular own vehicle icon 322. Note that there are three positions of the own vehicle icon 322 in the classic scope screen 32 in the left and right direction. Furthermore, there are two positions in the vertical direction of the screen. As will be described in detail later, on the classic scope screen 32, the position of one of the host vehicle icons 322 is selected depending on whether the scope sub-display 34 is displayed, the position and type of the focus target, and the like. The classic scope screen 32 is provided with screens in four scales, from 2000 m far to 500 m close, and the maximum distance of the displayed circular area differs for each scale.

On the classic scope screen 32, a scope sub-display 34 surrounded by a circular ring (outer periphery) 340 is displayed at the upper left depending on settings and situations. This scope sub-display 34 has the same specifications as the ring display 34 in the preset screen (FIG. 11). In the following description, the ring display 34 within the classic scope screen 32 will be particularly referred to as a scope sub-display 34. The scope sub-display 34 displays clock, vehicle speed, eco-driving, acceleration, inclination, tidal information, satellite information, alarm panel, compass, barometric pressure, reminder days, reminder distance, instantaneous fuel consumption, unless set to OFF (non-display). Average fuel consumption, general road average fuel consumption, highway average fuel consumption, current fuel consumption, lifetime fuel consumption, moving average fuel consumption, fuel flow rate, engine water temperature, intake air temperature, outside temperature, engine oil temperature, battery voltage, throttle opening, intake manifold gauge, boost Depending on the setting, one of the following display items is displayed: meter, tachometer, battery current, HV battery capacity, HV battery current, HV motor rotation speed, HV motor torque, and HV generator rotation speed.

The initial setting of the scope sub-display 34 is the alarm panel 36 shown in FIG. When the alarm panel 36 is set, the control unit 10 causes the scope sub-display 34 to pop up in conjunction with the alarm sound (voice). When no warning sound is generated, the scope sub-display 34 is hidden. On the other hand, for example, when the vehicle speed is set as the scope sub-display 34 (FIG. 16(a)) or when the compass is set as the scope sub-display 34 (FIG. 16(b)), the classic scope screen 32 is always displayed. A scope sub-display 34 is displayed.
In addition, in the scope sub-display 34 where the alarm panel 36 is set, a ring action, which will be described later, is executed using a ring 340 forming an outer frame. The same applies to the display 34.

■6. Settings ■
In the radar detector 1 of this example, various settings can be made using a setting list screen 1A that is switched and displayed according to a touch operation on the standby screen as shown in FIG. This setting list screen 1A includes (1) standby settings, (2) mode settings, (3) alarm settings, (4) screen/LED settings, (5) audio settings, (6) posting settings, (7) Setting buttons corresponding to reminder settings, (8) system settings, (9) custom settings, and (10) OBD settings are arranged. The contents and operations of each setting will be explained below. However, (6) Posting settings will be explained in detail in "10. Posting".

■ 6.1 Standby settings ■
The standby settings are settings for each screen that is a candidate for the standby screen. When detecting the operation of the standby setting button in the setting list screen 1A of FIG. 17, the control unit 10 switches the display to the standby setting screen A as shown in FIG. This standby setting screen A includes radar scope settings, tidal information settings, graph settings, auto item settings, preset screen settings (3 types A to C), photo frame settings, digital meter settings, fuel consumption meter settings, and OBD data. Setting buttons corresponding to the settings are arranged.

■ 6.1.1 Radar scope settings ■
When the control unit 10 detects the operation of the radar scope setting button, it displays any one of the radar scope selection screen AA1, the standby⇔radarscope switching screen AA2, and the GPS target search range setting screen AA3, as shown in FIG. When the radar scope setting button is operated, the control unit 10 first displays the radar scope selection screen AA1, and then displays the radar scope selection screen AA1 in response to the operation of the right arrow button (page forward button) and left arrow button (page return button) in the lower right corner. The screen display changes sequentially.

On the standby ⇔ radar scope switching screen AA2, setting buttons corresponding to alarm/1000m approach switching, alarm/500m approach switching, and standby fixation are arranged. For example, when alarm/1000m approach switching is set, the control unit 10 switches the display to the radar scope screen when an alarm sound is generated or the focus target becomes within 1000m. On the other hand, when it is set to fixed standby, switching display to the radar scope screen is not executed. Note that each setting button on the standby⇔radarscope switching screen AA2 becomes operable only when a screen other than the radarscope screen is selected as the standby screen. If the radar scope screen is selected as the standby screen, the message "If the standby screen is radar scope, it will be fixed to radar scope" is displayed and each setting button is disabled (inoperable). Note that even if the screen is fixed to a standby screen other than the radar scope screen, various types of warnings can be executed if the alarm panel 36 is set on the ring display 34 within the preset screen.

On the GPS target search range setting screen AA3, setting buttons corresponding to optimal range and wide range are arranged. The optimal range is a setting that improves visibility by making GPS targets appear according to the warning distance and facing angle, narrowing down the targets on the radar scope screen to the necessary ones. The wide range is a setting in which red targets (red GPS targets in FIG. 4) and yellow targets (yellow GPS targets) are made to appear within the visible range on the screen. Note that even when a wide range is set, the control unit 10 controls targets other than the red and yellow targets in the same way as when the optimum range is set.

When the control unit 10 detects the operation of the map details setting button on the radar scope selection screen AA1, as shown in FIG. c), zoom display setting screen (d), or icon display setting screen (e). As in the case of the radar scope setting described above with reference to FIG. 19, each screen can be switched according to the operation of the right arrow button (page forward button) and left arrow button (page return button) in the lower right corner. .

On the map display format setting screen (a), setting buttons corresponding to north up and heading up are arranged. North-up is a display format in which the top of the screen is north. Heading up is a display format in which the direction of travel of the car is upward. Note that the display format setting cannot be performed on the wide area map when 2 maps are selected in the next map mode.

The map mode setting screen (b) has setting buttons corresponding to each map mode: 1 no map panel, 1 map panel automatic, 1 map panel small, 1 map 2 panels small, 2 map panels absent, and 2 map panels small. It is located. Here, the map means a map area, and the panel means an alarm panel area. 1 map means that there is one map area, and 2 maps means that there are two map areas (map areas). Two panels means that two alarm panel areas can be displayed. Panel small means that the maximum display size of the alarm panel is small. Panel automatic means that the size of the alarm panel automatically changes to large when the distance to the GPS target becomes less than 600 m. Note that the map mode settings and the map screen under each mode will be explained in detail in "7.1 Map screen settings and operations."

On the focus movement setting screen (c), setting buttons corresponding to ON and OFF are arranged. ON is a setting in which the screen moves so that the focus target is centered while the alarm sound is being output. OFF is a setting in which the screen does not move even if the alarm sound is output. Note that in the wide area map when 2 maps are selected in the map mode, the focus movement setting is invalidated and fixed to OFF. Note that the initial value of the focus movement setting is ON.

On the zoom display setting screen (d), setting buttons corresponding to ON and OFF are arranged. ON is a setting in which the scale is automatically changed so that the focus target can be displayed on the screen as much as possible. OFF is a setting where the scale is fixed. Note that the zoom display setting is disabled in the wide area map when 2 maps are selected in the map mode. In the ON setting, as shown in FIG. 21, the scale of the map screen 31 is automatically changed according to the distance to the focus target under the control of the control unit 10. As shown in the figure, place names and facility icons are displayed on the map screen 31 when detailed (a), and are deleted when the scale of the map reaches a certain wide area (b).

On the icon display setting screen (e), setting buttons corresponding to convenience store ON/OFF, fast food ON/OFF, family restaurant ON/OFF, gas station ON/OFF, and other ON/OFF are arranged. By operating each setting button as appropriate, it is possible to turn on or off the facility icon on the map. Note that in the initial settings, only "Others" is set to ON. It is also possible to select multiple settings buttons. However, when the 2-map map mode is selected by the map mode setting described later, the icon display setting is invalidated on the wide area map, and all settings are turned off.

When detecting the operation of the classic selection button on the radar scope selection screen AA1 (FIG. 19), the control unit 10 switches the display to a setting screen for display settings of the classic scope screen 32 (FIG. 15), as shown in FIG. do. The setting screens of the classic scope screen 32 include a scope sub display setting screen (a in the figure), a scope sub backlight setting screen (b), a scope sub backlight color setting screen (c), and a scope sub translucent mode setting screen ( d), scope sub-additional information display setting screen (e), public enforcement automatic pop-up setting screen (f), and scope internal clock display setting screen (g) are prepared. Note that the specifications of the classic scope screen 32 will be explained in detail in "7.2 Operation of the classic scope screen".

The scope sub display setting screen (a) is a screen for setting display items of the scope sub display 34 (see FIGS. 15 and 16) at the upper left of the classic scope screen 32. Display items on the scope sub-display 34 are OFF, clock, vehicle speed, eco-drive, acceleration, inclination, tidal information, satellite information, alarm panel, compass, barometric pressure, reminder days, reminder distance, instantaneous fuel consumption, average fuel consumption, and general road average. Fuel consumption, highway average fuel consumption, current fuel consumption, lifetime fuel consumption, moving average fuel consumption, fuel flow rate, engine water temperature, intake air temperature, outside temperature, engine oil temperature, battery voltage, throttle opening, intake manifold gauge, boost gauge, tachometer, battery It can be selected from current, HV battery capacity, HV battery current, HV motor rotation speed, HV motor torque, and HV generator rotation speed. When the scope sub-display 34 is set, the control unit 10 displays a preview for a certain period of time. In the case of AUTO (see FIG. 7), the first half of the preview is displayed with OFF and the second half with ON.

On the scope sub-backlight setting screen (b), setting buttons corresponding to OFF, AUTO, and ON are arranged. OFF is a setting in which the backlight in the scope sub-display 34 (see FIGS. 15 and 16) is always OFF. AUTO is a setting in which ON/OFF is automatically switched by a dimmer function linked to vehicle lights. ON is a setting in which the backlight inside the scope sub is always ON. Note that when the setting operation is performed, the control unit 10 displays a preview for a certain period of time.

On the scope sub-backlight color setting screen (c), setting buttons corresponding to Aqua Blue, Yellow Green, Dark Red, Deep Blue, Green, Yellow Green, Orange, and Purple are arranged. When the setting operation is performed, the control unit 10 displays a preview for a certain period of time.
On the scope sub transflective mode setting screen (d), setting buttons corresponding to ON and OFF are arranged. ON is a setting that makes the scope sub-display 34 semi-transparent. OFF is a setting in which the scope sub-display 34 is not displayed semi-transparently. When set to semi-transparent display, the scope sub-display 34 is displayed so that the background image can be seen through.

On the scope sub additional information display setting screen (e), setting buttons corresponding to ON and OFF are arranged. Additional information is information that is displayed in the scope sub-display 34 in addition to the original display items. The control unit 10 starts displaying the additional information in the scope sub-display 34 after approximately 3 seconds have elapsed since the vehicle stops, and ends the display of the additional information when the vehicle starts running.

The following additional information is set in some of the display items that can be set in the scope sub-display 34. The additional information includes additional information such as the maximum value and average value of display items set in the scope sub-display 34. Note that the additional information is not saved while the power is off, and is the maximum value or average value from the most recent run since the power was turned on (current run).

Display items: Additional information (1) Clock: Date, day of the week (2) Vehicle speed: Average vehicle speed (AVESPD), maximum vehicle speed (MAXSPD)
(3) Acceleration: Maximum forward acceleration (MAXFWD), maximum lateral acceleration (MAXL/R)
(4) Current fuel consumption: Maximum current fuel consumption (MAXAVE) Note that NULL, such as "-", is displayed until the current travel distance reaches 1 km.
(5) Moving average fuel efficiency: Maximum moving average fuel efficiency (MAXMOV) Note that NULL, such as "-", is displayed until the same distance traveled is 16 km or more (until the graph is filled).
(6) Fuel flow rate: Maximum fuel flow rate (MAXFLW)
(7) Engine water temperature: Maximum engine water temperature (MAXENG)
(8) Intake air temperature: Maximum intake air temperature (MAXITK)
(9) Outside temperature: Maximum outside temperature (MAXAMB)
(10) Engine oil temperature: Maximum engine oil temperature (MAXOIL)
(11) Throttle opening: average throttle opening (AVETHR), maximum throttle opening (MAXTHR)
(12) Engine load: average engine load (AVELOD), maximum engine load (MAXLOD)
(13) Input manifold gauge: Maximum intake manifold pressure (MAXINM)
(14) Boost gauge: Maximum boost pressure (MAXBST)
(15) Tachometer: average rotation speed (AVERPM), maximum rotation speed (MAXRPM)
(16) HV motor rotation speed: HV motor maximum rotation speed (MAXRPM)
(17) HV motor torque: HV motor maximum torque (MAXTRQ)

On the automatic public enforcement pop-up setting screen (f), setting buttons corresponding to ON and OFF are arranged. ON is a setting in which a window is automatically displayed for a certain period of time when public enforcement information is changed. OFF is a setting in which the window is not automatically displayed even if the public enforcement information is changed. Note that even when set to OFF, when the MUTE button 223 (see FIG. 1) is operated (manually), the control unit 10 displays a window.
On the scope internal clock display setting screen (g), setting buttons corresponding to ON and OFF are arranged. ON corresponds to displaying the clock, and OFF corresponds to not displaying the clock.

■ 6.1.2 Tide information setting ■
When detecting the operation of the tidal information setting button on the standby setting screen A as shown in FIG. 23, the control unit 10 switches the display to the tidal information setting screen AB. On the tidal information setting screen AB, setting buttons corresponding to auto and manual are arranged. When the control unit 10 detects the operation of the manual button on the tidal information setting screen AB, the control unit 10 displays the tidal station setting screen (b), etc., which allows setting of tidal stations such as Wakkanai, Abashiri, Ishigaki Island, Yonaguni Island, etc. Display.

■ 6.1.3 Graph settings ■
When detecting the operation of the graph setting button on the standby setting screen A as shown in FIG. 24, the control unit 10 displays graph setting screens AC1 and AC2. Two graph setting screens AC1 and AC2 are provided with setting buttons and manual setting buttons corresponding to target data for displaying graphs. Target data includes speed (Figure 25), altitude (Figure 26), atmospheric pressure (Figure 27), acceleration (Figure 28), gyro (Figure 29), fuel consumption (Figure 30), temperature (Figure 31), and rotation speed (Figure 28). 32), engine 1 (FIG. 33), engine 2 (FIG. 34), fuel (FIG. 35), voltage (FIG. 36), etc. The manual setting button, as illustrated in FIG. 37, is a setting button for displaying a plurality of types of graphs (the figure exemplifies a combination of speed, altitude, and cooling water temperature) according to the user's preferred specifications. Note that, as shown in FIG. 38, the altitude graph is displayed differently depending on whether the travel distance is less than 3 km or more than 3 km. In FIG. 5A, which is an example of a display for a distance less than 3 km, a graph of altitude during a travel period from a travel distance of 0.0 km to that point is displayed. In the example shown in FIG. 3(b), which is a display example for 3 km or more, a graph of altitude is displayed in two stages, upper and lower. The upper graph is a graph of altitude during the most recent 3 km driving period, and the lower graph is a graph of altitude during a driving period from a driving distance of 0.0 km to that point.

When detecting the operation of the manual setting button on the graph setting screen AC1 as shown in FIG. 24, the control unit 10 switches the display to the manual setting screen (a). This manual setting screen (a) includes an item button for setting target data and a period setting button for setting a sampling period. The item button displays the data name of the set target data, such as speed, acceleration, yaw, etc. When detecting the operation of the item button, the control unit 10 switches and displays the target data selection screen (b). On the target data selection screen (b), data can be scrolled and displayed using the up arrow button (page forward button) and down arrow button (page return button). The scrolling data includes speed, altitude, barometric pressure, instantaneous fuel consumption, current fuel consumption, cooling water temperature, intake air temperature, rotation speed, engine load, throttle opening, MAF, INJ, intake manifold pressure, remaining fuel, no graph, There are acceleration forward and backward, acceleration left and right, acceleration up and down, pitch, roll, and yaw. The control unit 10 sets the target data selected on the target data selection screen when detecting the operation of the BACK button as the selected data.
On the manual setting screen (a), cycle setting buttons corresponding to the target data selected on the target data selection screen (b) are displayed. When detecting the operation of the cycle setting button, the control unit 10 switches the display to a cycle selection screen (c) that includes cycle icons corresponding to cycles such as 500 ms, 1 s, 2 s, 5 s, and 10 s. The period selected on this period selection screen (c) is set as the sampling period of the target data.

■ 6.1.4 Auto item setting ■
When detecting the operation of the auto item setting button on the standby setting screen A as shown in FIG. 39, the control unit 10 switches the display to the auto item setting screens AD1 and AD2. The auto item setting screens AD1 and AD2 are used to selectively set the standby screen to be displayed on the touch panel 15 by the control unit 10 when the AUTO button 302 (see FIG. 7) on the standby list screen 3A is selected. This is the screen. Auto item setting screens AD1 and AD2 include clock, speed, eco-drive, acceleration, inclination, digital meter, tidal information, preset A screen, preset B screen, preset C screen, photo frame, graph, altitude, positioning information, and fuel efficiency. Setting buttons for the meter, OBD data, etc. are arranged. Each setting button has a lighting location at its left end. The control unit 10 lights up the lighting location of the setting button corresponding to the item in the setting state in green.

■ 6.1.5 Preset screen settings ■
When the control unit 10 detects the operation of the preset screen setting button on the standby setting screen A as shown in FIG. Screen AE4, semi-transparent mode setting screen AE5, and additional information display setting screen AE6 are sequentially displayed. The standby screen set using these setting screens is stored and held by the control unit 10. There are three types of preset buttons, A to C, each corresponding to the preset A to C screens. Similar settings can be made for each preset screen. Note that three preset screen setting buttons are provided corresponding to the preset screens A to C. The setting procedures corresponding to each preset screen setting button are all the same.

Preset item setting screen AE1 is OFF, clock, vehicle speed, eco-drive, acceleration, inclination, tidal information, satellite information, alarm panel, compass, reminder days, reminder distance, instantaneous fuel consumption, average fuel consumption, general road average fuel consumption, expressway. Average fuel consumption, current fuel consumption, lifetime fuel consumption, moving average fuel consumption, fuel flow rate, engine water temperature, intake air temperature, outside temperature, engine oil temperature, battery voltage, throttle opening, intake manifold gauge, boost gauge, tachometer, battery current, HV battery Preset items (display items) such as capacity, HV battery current, HV motor rotation speed, HV motor torque, and HV generator rotation speed can be set. Note that among the above items, each item after the instantaneous fuel consumption can be set only when the OBD data becomes valid. In the initial settings, the preset A screen is set to clock, speed, and eco-drive, the preset B screen is set to acceleration, inclination, and satellite information, and the preset C screen is set to tidal information, compass, and atmospheric pressure. When the setting operation is performed, the control unit 10 displays a preview for a certain period of time. When the backlight is set to AUTO, the first half of the preview is displayed with the backlight OFF and the second half with the backlight ON.

On the GPS window interrupt setting screen AE2, setting buttons corresponding to ON and OFF are arranged. ON is a setting that displays the type, distance, and direction when a GPS target enters the warning range. OFF is a setting in which the type, distance, and direction are not displayed even if the GPS target is within the warning range. When a GPS target approaches under the ON setting, a GPS window (display field) 391 that displays information about the target is displayed as an interrupt, as shown in FIG. 41(b). At this time, of the three ring displays 34 on the preset screen, the display positions of the left and right ring displays 34L and R are raised, thereby securing an interrupt area for the GPS window 391. Note that in the radar detector 1 of this example, the initial setting of the GPS window interrupt setting is set to ON.

On the backlight setting screen AE3, setting buttons corresponding to OFF, AUTO, and ON are arranged. OFF is a setting in which the backlight is always OFF. AUTO is a setting in which ON/OFF can be switched by automatic determination. ON is a setting in which the backlight is always ON. When the settings are made, the control unit 10 displays a preview for a certain period of time. The contents of the automatic judgment when AUTO is selected differ depending on the flex dimmer setting. In the case of the flex dimmer based on the signal from the GPS receiver 121, it is ON when GPS positioning is not performed and tunnel guidance is in progress, and otherwise it is OFF from sunrise to sunset, and ON from sunset to sunrise. In the case of the flex dimmer based on the signals from the illuminance sensor 127 and the GPS receiver 121, the setting is ON when GPS positioning is not performed and tunnel guidance is in progress, OFF from sunrise to sunset time, and ON from sunset to sunrise at other times. Priority is given to turning ON when the illuminance sensor 127 determines that it is dark. In the case of a flex dimmer that is linked to the vehicle illumination signal by the OBD function, it turns ON when the illumination is ON, and turns OFF when the illumination is OFF.

On the backlight color setting screen AE4, as shown in FIG. 42, setting buttons corresponding to Aqua Blue, Yellow Green, Dark Red, Deep Blue, Green, Yellow Green, Orange, and Purple are arranged. When any setting button corresponding to the backlight color in the backlight color setting screen AE4 is operated, the control unit 10 displays a preview of the backlight color corresponding to the setting button for a certain period of time, Thereafter, the screen switches to the original backlight color setting screen AE4. Note that the initial value is set to Aqua Blue.

As shown in FIG. 43, setting buttons corresponding to ON and OFF are arranged on the semi-transparent mode setting screen AE5. When the on or off setting button in the translucent mode setting screen AE5 is operated, the control unit 10 displays a preview screen corresponding to the setting button for a certain period of time, and then returns to the original translucent mode setting. Switch to screen AE5. The preset screen (a) in FIG. 43 is an example when semi-transparent display is set. In the preset screen (a), the ring display 34 is displayed semi-transparently so that the background image set as a custom image can be seen through. The preset screen (b) is a display example in which the background image of the ring display 34 cannot be seen through. The semi-transparent mode is a display mode that respects the feelings of users who have set a background image as a custom image.

On the additional information display setting screen AE6, setting buttons corresponding to ON and OFF are arranged. The function to display additional information is valid only when OBD is connected. When the vehicle speed acquired by the OBD function (OBD vehicle speed) remains zero for 3 seconds, a 17-segment scroll display is performed on the assumption that the set item has additional information. When the OBD vehicle speed exceeds zero, the display of additional information ends and returns to normal display. Note that even if the OBD vehicle speed continues to be zero for 3 seconds, if the screen is switched, it will start after 3 seconds.

When the additional information display setting is ON, the control unit 10 starts displaying additional information on a part of the meter approximately 3 seconds after the OBD vehicle speed becomes zero, and returns to normal display in response to the start of driving. . Display of the additional information is executed as illustrated in FIG. 44 under the control of the control unit 10. The additional information displayed is the same as the additional information in the scope sub-display 34 described above, as follows.

Display item: Additional information

(1) Clock: Date, day of the week (2) Vehicle speed: Average vehicle speed (AVESPD), maximum vehicle speed (MAXSPD)
(3) Acceleration: Maximum forward acceleration (MAXFWD), maximum lateral acceleration (MAXL/R)
(4) Current fuel consumption: Maximum current fuel consumption (MAXAVE) Note that NULL, such as "-", is displayed until the current travel distance reaches 1 km.
(5) Moving average fuel efficiency: Maximum moving average fuel efficiency (MAXMOV) Note that NULL, such as "-", is displayed until the same distance traveled is 16 km or more (until the graph is filled).
(6) Fuel flow rate: Maximum fuel flow rate (MAXFLW)
(7) Engine water temperature: Maximum engine water temperature (MAXENG)
(8) Intake air temperature: Maximum intake air temperature (MAXITK)
(9) Outside temperature: Maximum outside temperature (MAXAMB)
(10) Engine oil temperature: Maximum engine oil temperature (MAXOIL)
(11) Throttle opening: average throttle opening (AVETHR), maximum throttle opening (MAXTHR)
(12) Engine load: average engine load (AVELOD), maximum engine load (MAXLOD)
(13) Input manifold gauge: Maximum intake manifold pressure (MAXINM)
(14) Boost gauge: Maximum boost pressure (MAXBST)
(15) Tachometer: average rotation speed (AVERPM), maximum rotation speed (MAXRPM)
(16) HV motor rotation speed: HV motor maximum rotation speed (MAXRPM)
(17) HV motor torque: HV motor maximum torque (MAXTRQ)

■ 6.1.6 Photo frame settings ■
The photo frame setting is a photo frame standby setting that displays photos (jpeg data) stored in the SD card. If you prepare an SD card that stores photo data, you can set a photo frame standby without using a conversion tool such as a PC. In the photo frame standby mode, up to 100 jpeg files stored in the directory /user/photo/ in the SD card are sequentially displayed. At this time, for subfolders, up to four layers below /user/photo/ are automatically searched. Photos stored on mobile phones and PCs are often managed in folders by date, but if this specification is adopted, it is convenient because data managed in folders like this can be copied as is. . The jpeg file supports baseline jpeg or progressive jpeg YUV444/YUV422/YUV420/Y only format. The upper limit of the data size of jpeg data is 8000 x 8000 pixels, and the upper limit of file size is about 3MB.

If no photo data is saved on the inserted SD card, the message "No valid jpeg file" will be displayed. The photo frame settings in this example do not have a function of fixing to one photo when there are multiple photos. As a method of fixing one photo as the standby screen, there is a method of hiding the ring display 34 by turning off all items using preset screen settings. It is also a good idea to include a setting to permanently display one photo in the photo frame settings. Note that it is also good to include a function to set the order in which multiple photos are displayed in the photo frame settings.

When the photo frame is in standby, a clock is displayed at the top right of the screen. It is also possible to hide the clock by setting. Note that while the photo frame standby is displayed, the GPS target message is not displayed. On the other hand, the configuration is such that volume operations and message displays for radar warnings and radio warnings are performed.

When the control unit 10 detects the operation of the photo frame setting button on the standby setting screen A as shown in FIG. Either the screen AF4 or the clock display setting screen AF5 is displayed in sequence.
On the photo switching time setting screen AF1, setting buttons corresponding to photo switching times of 3 seconds, 5 seconds, 10 seconds, 30 seconds, 1 minute, 5 minutes, and 15 minutes are arranged.
On the photo switching effect setting screen AF2, setting buttons corresponding to no effect, fade, slide, window, zoom, and all (all effects) are arranged. Fade is an effect where the previous photo gradually disappears and the next photo appears. Slide is an effect where the next photo slides in from the right. Window is an effect where the next photo appears in a window shape from the center. Zoom is an effect where the next photo enlarges and disappears, and the next photo appears. “All” is an effect in which fade → slide → window → zoom → fade is repeatedly executed.

On the photo zoom setting screen AF3, setting buttons corresponding to the zoom settings of full, normal, normal no enlargement, and forced screen size are arranged. Full zoom zooms in or out to fill the screen while maintaining the aspect ratio of the photo. If the aspect ratio of the screen and the photo are different, the top and bottom or left and right sides will be cut off and some parts will not be displayed. Normal is a zoom setting that maintains the aspect ratio of the photo and enlarges or reduces the photo so that it fills the screen either vertically or horizontally. If the aspect ratio of the screen and the photo are different, black bands will appear. Normal No Enlargement is a zoom setting in which, in normal operation, if the photo is smaller than the screen size, it is not enlarged and the empty area is filled with black. Force screen size is a zoom setting that can enlarge or reduce the image both vertically and horizontally to fit the screen size, so the picture may become horizontally or vertically long. Note that the aspect ratio of the screen of the touch panel 15 in this example is 400:240=10:6.

The photographic special effect setting screen AF4 usually has setting buttons corresponding to negative, grayscale, and sepia color. Normally, the setting is to display the image as is without any special effects. Negative is a special effect that reverses the brightness, similar to a photographic negative. Grayscale is a special effect that gives the appearance of a black and white television. Sepia color is a special effect that displays colors similar to old photographs.
On and off setting buttons are arranged on the clock display setting screen AF5. By selecting one of the setting buttons, the user can set whether or not to display a clock in the upper right corner of the photo frame standby screen, depending on the user's preference.

■ 6.1.7 Fuel consumption meter setting ■
The fuel consumption meter setting is a setting function for the fuel consumption planning screen as shown in FIG. When detecting the operation of the fuel consumption meter setting button on the standby setting screen A as shown in FIG. 47, the control unit 10 switches and displays one of six types of fuel consumption meter setting screens AG1 to AG6. On the fuel consumption meter setting screens AG1 to AG6, buttons for setting data to be displayed as text are arranged on the left side of the fuel consumption planning screen in FIG. Each setting button is a button that turns on and off each time it is operated. The left end of the setting button that has been switched to the on state is displayed in green.

Data that can be set on the fuel efficiency planning screen include speed, average speed, maximum speed, 5 second speed, average 5 second speed, maximum 5 second speed, rotation speed, average rotation speed, maximum rotation speed, engine load, average load, Maximum load, throttle opening, average throttle opening, maximum throttle opening, ignition timing, fuel level, intake manifold pressure, maximum intake manifold pressure, MAF, INJ, cooling water temperature, maximum cooling water temperature, intake air temperature, maximum intake air temperature , outside temperature, maximum outside temperature, engine oil temperature, maximum engine oil temperature, maximum engine water temperature, remaining fuel, fuel flow rate, maximum fuel flow rate, fuel consumption, lifetime fuel consumption, instantaneous fuel consumption, current fuel consumption, maximum current fuel consumption, lifetime fuel consumption , average fuel efficiency, average road fuel efficiency, average highway fuel efficiency, moving average fuel efficiency, maximum moving average fuel efficiency, driving time, driving time, idle time, idle ratio, mileage, lifetime mileage, lifetime engine mileage, lifetime engine mileage Ratio, 0-20km/h acceleration time, 0-20km/h average acceleration, 0-20km/h shortest acceleration, 0-40km/h acceleration time, 0-40km/h average acceleration, 0-40km/h shortest acceleration, 0-60km/h acceleration time, 0-60km/h average acceleration, 0-60km/h shortest acceleration, 0-80km/h acceleration time, 0-80km/h average acceleration, 0-80km/h shortest acceleration, 0- These include 20 km/h running time, 20-40 km/h running time, 40-60 km/h running time, 60-80 km/h running time, 80 km/h or more running time, lifetime engine mileage, lifetime engine mileage ratio, etc.

"Speed" displays the current vehicle speed obtained from the vehicle side in km/h. "Average speed" displays the average vehicle speed of the vehicle speeds obtained from the vehicle side from when the power was turned on to the present time in km/h. "Maximum Speed" displays the highest vehicle speed obtained from the vehicle side since the power was turned on to the device until now, in km/h. "5 seconds speed" displays the average vehicle speed of vehicle speeds acquired from the vehicle side from 5 seconds ago to the present in km/h. "Average 5 seconds speed" displays the average speed obtained from the vehicle side every 5 seconds from the time the power is turned on, in units of km/h. "Maximum 5 seconds speed" displays the maximum speed obtained from the vehicle side every 5 seconds from the time the power is turned on, in units of km/h. "Rotation speed" displays the current engine rotation speed obtained from the vehicle side in units of rpm. "Average rotation speed" displays the average value of engine rotation speeds obtained from the vehicle side from the time when the power was turned on until now, in units of rpm. "Maximum rotation speed" displays the highest value of engine rotation speed obtained from the vehicle side from the time when the power was turned on until now, in units of rpm. "Engine load" displays the current engine load factor obtained from the vehicle side in % units. "Average load" displays the average value of the engine load factor obtained from the vehicle side from the time the power was turned on to the present in the unit of %. "Average load" displays the average value of the engine load factor obtained from the vehicle side from the time the power was turned on to the present in the unit of %. "Maximum load" displays the maximum value of the engine load factor obtained from the vehicle side from the time the power was turned on until now, in units of %. "Throttle opening degree" displays the current throttle opening degree obtained from the vehicle side in units of %. "Average throttle opening" displays the average value of the throttle opening obtained from the vehicle side from the time the power was turned on to the present in the unit of %. "Maximum throttle opening" displays the maximum value of the throttle opening obtained from the vehicle side from the time when the power was turned on until now, in units of %. "Ignition timing" displays the current ignition timing obtained from the vehicle in degrees. "Average throttle opening" displays the average value of the throttle opening obtained from the vehicle side from the time the power was turned on to the present in the unit of %. "Maximum throttle opening" displays the maximum value of the throttle opening obtained from the vehicle side from the time when the power was turned on until now, in units of %. "Fuel level" displays the current remaining fuel percentage obtained from the vehicle side in % units. "Intake manifold pressure" displays the current intake manifold pressure obtained from the vehicle in units of kPa. "MAF" displays the current amount of air taken into the engine (intake air amount (MAF)) obtained from the vehicle side in units of g/second. "INJ" indicates the time (injection opening time) during which fuel is injected in a certain period of time by the injector acquired from the vehicle side, in milliseconds. "Cooling water temperature" displays the current engine cooling water temperature (cooling water temperature) obtained from the vehicle side in degrees Celsius. "Intake air temperature" displays the current temperature of the air taken into the engine (intake air temperature) obtained from the vehicle side in degrees Celsius. "Outside temperature" displays the current temperature outside the vehicle (outside temperature) obtained from the vehicle in degrees Celsius. "Remaining fuel" displays the current amount of remaining fuel in the fuel tank (remaining fuel amount) obtained from the vehicle side in units of L. "Fuel flow rate" displays the current fuel flow rate obtained from the vehicle in units of mL/min. "Consumed fuel" displays the difference between the remaining fuel amount obtained from the vehicle side when the power is turned on and the current remaining fuel amount as the consumed fuel in mL units. "Lifetime fuel consumption" displays the cumulative amount of fuel consumed since the machine was first installed or reset, in units of liters. "Instantaneous fuel consumption" displays the current instantaneous fuel consumption obtained from the vehicle in units of km/L. "Current fuel consumption" displays the fuel consumption for the current trip, etc., in km/L, calculated based on the instantaneous fuel consumption obtained from the vehicle since the power was turned on. "Lifetime Fuel Economy" displays the fuel consumption in km/L during this period, calculated based on the instantaneous fuel consumption since the device was first installed or after an all-reset on the settings screen. "Average Fuel Economy" displays the fuel consumption in km/L during this period, which is calculated based on the instantaneous fuel consumption since the device was first installed or after the average fuel consumption was reset on the settings screen. The "average fuel consumption on general roads" is determined based on the map data stored in the database 100 and the current position acquired by the GPS receiver 121, and determines whether the current position corresponds to the position on the general road. Based on the instantaneous fuel consumption obtained from , the average fuel consumption on public roads from the time the device was first installed or from the time the average fuel consumption was reset on the settings screen is displayed in km/L. Similarly, "average fuel consumption highway" displays the average fuel consumption on the highway in units of km/L. "Operating time" displays the time from power on to the current time in hours: minutes: seconds format. "Driving time" displays the time during which the vehicle speed obtained from the vehicle side exceeded zero from the time the power was turned on to the present in the format of hours: minutes: seconds. "Idle time" indicates the time during which the vehicle is stopped, that is, the time when the vehicle speed obtained from the vehicle side is zero, in the format of hours: minutes: seconds. "Idle ratio" is the time when the vehicle was running, i.e., the time when the vehicle speed exceeded zero (driving time), and the time when the vehicle was stopped, i.e., the time when the vehicle speed obtained from the vehicle side was zero. (stopping time) Displayed in % units. "Distance" displays the metered distance traveled in km, which is determined from the vehicle speed and elapsed time obtained from the vehicle since the power was turned on. "Lifetime mileage" displays the cumulative distance traveled since the machine was first installed or reset in km. "Lifetime engine mileage" is the distance traveled using the engine as power. "Lifetime engine running ratio" is the ratio of driving using the engine as power. It is also a good idea to calculate the brake travel distance, which represents the load on the brake pads, using the same concept as the engine travel distance. When calculating the brake travel distance, for example, the degree to which the load on the brake pads is reduced is estimated according to the integrated value of electric power based on the brake regeneration current of hybrid vehicles, electric vehicles, etc., and the actual travel distance is calculated according to the degree. It is sufficient to calculate a distance smaller than the distance.

"0-20km/h acceleration time" displays the time taken from the most recent stopped state to 20km/h in units of seconds. "0-20km/h average acceleration" displays the average time taken from a stopped state to 20km/h in units of seconds. "0-20 km/h shortest acceleration" displays the shortest time it takes to reach 20 km/h from a stopped state in seconds. "0-40km/h acceleration time" displays the time taken from the most recent stopped state to 40km/h in units of seconds. "0-40 km/h average acceleration" displays the average time taken from a stopped state to 40 km/h in units of seconds. "0-40km/h shortest acceleration" displays the shortest time it takes to reach 40km/h from a stopped state in seconds. "0-60 km/h acceleration time" displays the time taken from the most recent stopped state to 60 km/h in units of seconds.

"0-60km/h average acceleration" displays the average time taken from a stopped state to 60km/h in units of seconds. "0-60km/h shortest acceleration" displays the shortest time it takes to reach 60km/h from a stopped state in seconds. "0-80km/h acceleration time" displays the time taken from the most recent stopped state to 80km/h in units of seconds. "0-80km/h average acceleration" displays the average time it takes to reach 80km/h from a stopped state in seconds. "0-80km/h shortest acceleration" displays the shortest time it takes to reach 80km/h from a stopped state in seconds. "0-20 km/h driving time" displays the total time the vehicle was traveling at 20 km/h from a stopped state in the format of hours: minutes: seconds. "20-40km/h driving time" displays the total time the vehicle was traveling from 20km/h to 40km/h in the format of hours: minutes: seconds. "40-60km/h driving time" displays the total time the vehicle was traveling from 40km/h to 60km/h in the format of hours: minutes: seconds. "60-80 km/h driving time" displays the total time the vehicle was traveling from 60 km/h to 80 km/h in the format of hours: minutes: seconds. "Driving time of 80 km/h or more" displays the total time the vehicle was traveling at a speed of 80 km/h or more in the format of hours: minutes: seconds.

In addition to the data listed above, "illumination" indicates ON/OFF of the illumination power line and is linked to the SW position above the small lamp (including when it is judged as dark in AUTO), and is input/output to the battery. The battery current is the current value, generally called an ammeter, and is expressed as + when charging and - when discharging, and the temperature of the engine oil, since the engine is cooled with cooling water. "Engine oil temperature" which is slightly higher than the coolant temperature, "Maximum engine oil temperature", "State of Charge" which indicates how much the hybrid battery is charged (SOC = State of Charge), "Hybrid vehicle battery capacity", "Hybrid vehicle battery current" which is a current expressed as + when charging and - when discharging, "Hybrid vehicle motor rotation speed" which indicates the rotation speed of the hybrid motor, and the maximum motor rotation speed after IG (ignition) is turned on. "Hybrid vehicle maximum motor rotation speed" indicating the rotation speed, "Hybrid vehicle motor torque" indicating the shaft rotational force of the hybrid motor, "Hybrid vehicle maximum motor torque" indicating the maximum motor torque after IGON, hybrid generator It is also good to include "hybrid vehicle generator rotation speed" which indicates the rotation speed of the (generator).

■ 6.1.8 OBD data setting ■
The OBD data setting is a setting function for the OBD data screen as shown in FIG. When detecting the operation of the OBD data setting button on the standby setting screen A as shown in FIG. 49, the control unit 10 switches and displays one of the OBD setting screens AH1 to AH6. Setting buttons corresponding to the following data are arranged on the OBD setting screens AH1 to AH6. Each setting button is similar to the fuel consumption meter setting button in FIG. 47, and when turned on, the left end lights up in green. The data includes speed, average speed, maximum speed, 5 second speed, average 5 second speed, maximum 5 second speed, rotation speed, average rotation speed, maximum rotation speed, engine load, average load, maximum load, throttle opening, Average throttle opening, maximum throttle opening, ignition timing, fuel level, intake manifold pressure, maximum intake manifold pressure, MAF, INJ, cooling water temperature, maximum cooling water temperature, intake air temperature, maximum intake air temperature, outside temperature, maximum outside temperature, Engine oil temperature, maximum engine oil temperature, remaining fuel, fuel flow rate, maximum fuel flow rate, consumed fuel, lifetime fuel consumption, instantaneous fuel consumption, current fuel consumption, maximum current fuel consumption, lifetime fuel consumption, average fuel consumption, general road average fuel consumption, highway average Fuel consumption, moving average fuel consumption, maximum moving average fuel consumption, driving time, driving time, idle time, idle ratio, mileage, lifetime mileage, 0-20km/h acceleration time, 0-20km/h average acceleration, 0-20km/h h Shortest acceleration, 0-40km/h acceleration time, 0-40km/h average acceleration, 0-40km/h shortest acceleration, 0-60km/h acceleration time, 0-60km/h average acceleration, 0-60km/h shortest Acceleration, 0-80km/h acceleration time, 0-80km/h average acceleration, 0-80km/h shortest acceleration, 0-20km/h driving time, 20-40km/h driving time, 40-60km/h driving time, There are 60-80 km/h driving time, 80 km/h or more driving time, lifetime engine mileage, lifetime engine mileage ratio, etc.

■ 6.2 Mode settings ■
The mode settings are settings for alarm modes with different alarm frequencies. When detecting the operation of the mode setting button on the setting list screen 1A as shown in FIG. 50, the control unit 10 switches the display to the mode setting screen B. Mode setting screen B includes setting buttons corresponding to each alarm mode: normal, minimum, special, all-on, and manual. Settings for each alarm mode except for the manual mode and examples of settings under the manual mode are shown in FIG. The normal mode is the initial setting mode when the product is shipped. In each mode other than the manual mode, the operation (on/off) corresponding to each alarm target is predefined. In manual mode, the user can manually set actions according to the alarm target. The minimum mode is a setting in which only the minimum necessary alarm targets are alerted in all of the RD alarm function, wireless alarm function, and GPS alarm function. The normal mode is a mode that emphasizes the balance between functions, and is set to issue an alarm on items of high importance among enforcement-related items in addition to the items in the minimum mode. In addition to the items in normal mode, special mode is set to alert on all items related to enforcement.

When detecting the operation of the manual setting button on the mode setting screen B as shown in FIG. 52, the control unit 10 switches the display to the manual setting screen BA on which setting buttons corresponding to wireless settings, radar settings, and GPS settings are arranged. .
When detecting the operation of the radar setting button on the manual setting screen BA as shown in FIG. 53, the control unit 10 switches the display to the radar setting screen. On this radar setting screen, setting buttons corresponding to I cancel, cancel sound, and reverse cancel are arranged. I-cancel is a function that automatically registers GPS location information when a false alarm occurs and cancels another alarm at the same location. The cancel sound is a function that emits a voice saying "Cancelling" once every 10 seconds during I-cancel or the like. Opposite cancellation is a function that cancels the RD warning when the vehicle passes through an installation point such as a radar type orbis and the installation lane is the opposite lane. Each setting button is a button that is switched on and off each time it is operated, and the left end of the setting button that has been switched to the on state lights up in green.

When detecting the operation of the wireless setting button on the manual setting screen BA as shown in FIG. 54, the control unit 10 switches between displaying either the wireless setting screen (a) or (b). The two types of wireless setting screens (a) and (b) include reception sensitivity, car location, enforcement, digital, special small, police activity, police telephone, police activity, tow truck, helicopter telephone, fire helicopter telephone, fire department, new emergency, Setting buttons corresponding to highways and security are arranged. Each setting button is an on/off button whose left end, which is set to an on state, lights up in green.
When detecting the operation of the GPS setting button on the manual setting screen BA as shown in FIG. 55, the control unit 10 switches and displays one of the five types of GPS setting screens (a) to (e). GPS setting screens (a) to (e) include Orbis, last-minute speed notification, camera position notification, passing notification, speed limit notification, overspeed notification, enforcement area, inspection area, speed limit switching notification, intersection monitoring point, and signal. Disregard prevention, high-speed traffic police force, parking monitoring area, stop warning, N system, traffic monitoring system, police station, police box, accident-prone area, on-vehicle targeting area, sharp curve, branching and merging point, railroad crossing, ETC lane, SA , PA, highway oasis, smart IC, gas station, tunnel, highway radio, prefectural border, roadside station, viewpoint, parking, parking lot, fire station, public toilet, etc.

■ 6.3 Alarm settings ■
The alarm settings are settings related to the mode of alarm. When detecting the operation of the alarm setting button on the setting list screen 1A as shown in FIG. Either one is displayed on the touch panel 15.
On the radar reception sensitivity setting screen C1, setting buttons corresponding to city, extra, super extra, AAC/ASS, and AAC/SE are arranged. When detecting the operation of any setting button, the control unit 10 sets the radar reception sensitivity corresponding to the setting button.
On the road selection screen C2, setting buttons corresponding to general roads, expressways, all, without automatic air pressure, and with automatic air pressure are arranged. Without auto atmospheric pressure is a setting that automatically determines the road using GPS, and with auto atmospheric pressure is a setting that automatically determines the road using GPS and an atmospheric pressure sensor.

On the alarm panel operation setting screen C3, setting buttons corresponding to animation loop, animation→standstill, and standstill are arranged. The animation loop setting is an operation setting in which the animation loops while the alarm panel 36 (see FIGS. 12 and 15) is displayed. However, in this operation setting, the photo display on the alarm panel 36 is set to ON, and if there is a photo for that target, it will switch to the photo midway through. The animation→standstill setting is an operation setting in which the animation is displayed for a while while the alarm panel 36 is displayed, and then stops at the final frame. With this operation setting, the alarm operation is performed less frequently due to the ring 340 except when the vehicle approaches Orbis. The standstill setting is an operation setting that causes the alarm panel 36 to stand still at the last frame while being displayed. With this operation setting, the alarm operation by the ring 340 other than when approaching Orbis also stops.
On the alarm panel photo setting screen C4, setting buttons corresponding to on and off are arranged. When the ON setting button is operated, the case where a photograph of the target is displayed on the alarm panel 36 is set under the control of the control unit 10. On the other hand, when the OFF setting button is operated, the photograph of the target is no longer displayed on the alarm panel 36.

■ 6.4 Screen/LED settings ■
The screen/LED settings are settings related to the display screen of the touch panel 15 and the light emitting operation of the multicolor LED 137. When detecting the operation of the screen/LED setting button on the setting list screen 1A as shown in FIG. Either the multicolor LED setting screen D5 or the button LED setting screen D6 is displayed.
On the brightness setting screen D1, setting buttons corresponding to minimum, dark, normal, and bright are arranged.
On the flex dimmer setting screen D2, setting buttons corresponding to GPS, illuminance sensor + GPS, and OBD illumination interlocking are arranged. GPS is a dimmer setting that calculates sunrise and sunset times from time of day, latitude and longitude, and determines brightness. Illuminance sensor + GPS is a dimmer setting that prioritizes and determines the reduction in brightness determined by the illuminance sensor 127 in addition to the determination by GPS. OBD illumination interlocking is a dimmer setting that is controlled by daytime brightness when the illumination signal is OFF and controlled by nighttime brightness when it is ON, based on illumination detection of OBD information. Note that when the device is installed in a vehicle in which an illumination signal cannot be detected, the control unit 10 sets the setting button corresponding to this OBD illumination interlock to be inoperable. Note that the initial setting of the dimmer setting is a dimmer setting linked to the OBD illumination when the OBD adapter is connected and the illumination is enabled, and otherwise a dimmer setting of the illuminance sensor + GPS.
On the window touch correction screen D4, operation buttons for executing correction are arranged. When detecting the operation of this operation button, the control unit 10 sequentially switches and displays a series of correction screens as shown in FIG.

On the multi-color LED setting screen D5, setting buttons corresponding to OFF, audio interlocking, area interlocking, and audio+area interlocking are arranged. By using the multicolor LED setting screen D5, the operation of the multicolor LED 137 can be set to four types. OFF is a setting in which the multicolor LED 137 does not light up at all. Audio interlocking is a setting in which the color changes depending on the type of audio output such as GPS alarm, radar alarm, radio alarm, etc., and the brightness changes depending on the volume (amplitude) of the sound and the dimmer.

Area linkage is a mode in which the multicolor LED 137 emits light in linkage with the area as described below.
Red: Orvis (2100m)
Yellow: Enforcement area (1100m/100m (temporary stop)), Inspection area (1100m), Expressway police squad waiting area (1100m), My area (1100m), Intersection monitoring point (600m), Traffic light violation prevention system (600m)
Both include targets inside the tunnel and targets immediately after the exit.

In area linkage, if you are heading towards the target direction mentioned above and are within its effective range (including enforcement areas other than temporary stoppages and inspection areas even if they are out of range), the one with the highest priority ” color is output. Note that the color condition is the same as the system alarm level. However, the above-mentioned Orbis 2100m is always extracted when the attribute is an expressway, but when it is an ordinary road attribute, it depends on the "GPS target search range" setting. In this example, the blinking cycle is changed depending on the distance to the target with the highest priority. Specifically, the blinking period is determined by linear interpolation between two points: 3000 msec at 2000 m and 750 msec at 0 m. The PWM ON time is fixed at 80 msec, and the ON target value of the brightness of the PWM itself is 30% x dimmer coefficient. However, this is a target value, and in reality, when it gets bright, it moves by 1/2 of the difference between the current value and the target value every 4 msec, and when it gets dark, it moves by 1/64 of the difference between the current value and the target value every 4 msec. A closer process of moving is executed, which creates the feeling of the object disappearing. Note that the priority is given to the one with the highest system alarm level.

Audio + area interlocking is a setting in which when the audio interlocking condition is met, the audio interlocking is always output with priority, and when the audio interlocking condition is not satisfied, the area interlocking operation is performed. With this setting, the multicolor LED 137 is turned off when the area linkage condition is not satisfied.

■ 6.5 Audio settings ■
The audio setting is a setting related to sound output such as an alarm sound (alarm voice). When detecting the operation of the audio setting button on the setting list screen 1A as shown in FIG. One of the location guide setting screen E5, speed warning sound setting screen E6, positioning announcement setting screen E7, relaxing chime setting screen E8, time signal setting screen E9, and operation sound setting screen E10 is displayed.

Setting buttons corresponding to female 1, female 2, female 3, female 4, and male narrators are arranged on the narrator switching screen E1.
On the voice mode setting screen E2, setting buttons corresponding to normal, assistant, and advice are arranged. As shown in FIG. 60, different sounds are generated depending on the set mode. Best Partner+ (Plus) in the figure is determined by a combination of radar waves, radio waves, and GPS in addition to the conventional radio wave reception warning. More accurate pronunciation can be achieved not only in combination with radio warnings, but also in combination with RD waves, radio, and GPS. The combined condition of RD waves and GPS is that after the mousetrap area alarm starts, the sound content of the RD alarm is changed only for the "first time" when the RD wave is received within the range (500 m) of this mousetrap area. There are conditions such as that even if the user enters the area again after leaving the area and receives an RD wave, it will be treated as the first time. Note that the "first time" is treated independently of the radio and GPS composite conditions described later. Since the pronunciation of "Best Partner +" has the highest priority, it will be played even if other pronunciations are being made. There is an example of a voice such as "♪ (Same as the stealth alarm x 3) Be careful of speed measurement."

The combined conditions for radio and GPS include the condition that the pronunciation content of the radio alarm is changed only the "first time" when a specific radio signal is received within range (500 m) after the alarm starts in the control area and inspection area; There are conditions such as that even if you enter the area again after leaving the area and receive a radio signal, it will be treated as the first time. The "first time" is treated independently of the above-mentioned combined condition of RD wave and GPS. Note that this pronunciation does not have the highest priority, so even if another pronunciation is being performed, it will not be played back. Target radios include close car location, distant car location, 350.1 enforcement radio, digital radio, enforcement signal, inspection signal, parallel tracking, special small radio, tow radio, police station radio, police telephone, and police activity radio. . If you are within the tracking enforcement area, there are voice examples such as ``♪ (Set radio jingle) Beware of tracking enforcement.''
In the radar detector 1 of this example, the generation timing of the alarm sound (alarm voice) is set as shown in FIGS. 61 to 63.

The greetings shown in FIG. 60 include greetings at the time of GPS initial positioning sound generation, etc. It is preferable to change the pronunciation content as shown in FIG. 64 depending on the date and time zone.
The sunset notification in FIG. 60 is sounded when the sunset time calculated based on the vehicle position output from the GPS receiver 121 and the weather has arrived. An example of a voice is "♪ (GPS announcement jingle) It's sunset. Let's check the lights." Note that the sunset time will change as the car moves, but once the sunset notification is made, it is best not to make the notification until the power is turned off.

The reminder notification in FIG. 60 is a notification display when a reminder is set. If the number of days or distance reaches the set value at the time of startup, a notice will be displayed for up to three startups (cancelled by operation). At the time of this notification, for example, a voice such as "♪ (reminder jingle) It's time to change the engine oil." is pronounced.
The Orbis countdown shown in the figure is a function that reads out the remaining distance in units of 100 meters when approaching the Orbis. Since the countdown pronunciation does not have the highest priority, if other pronunciations are included, it is possible that the distance has already been passed. Such distance pronunciation is canceled. The countdown is determined to be valid when the sound generation count distance is +50 m or less, but if a plurality of sound generation count distances are established at the same time (when the distances jump), the closest one is output. Note that the distance beyond the countdown output once will not be output. Once the separation distance is reached, output is possible again from 900 m or 400 m. No sound will be made for 1000m and 500m.
Additionally, the radar warning sound will be temporarily changed to give priority to the countdown. When the countdown is enabled and the countdown state is entered, the radar alarm sound setting will temporarily switch to an electronic sound, and then return to the alarm sound that was set after passing (radar alarm sound countdown priority control).

Note that other audio-related functions include the following functions.
The illuminance reduction notification function is a function in which the illuminance sensor 127 makes a sound when the surrounding brightness becomes dark. Note that this may occur frequently in consecutive tunnels, so it is best to set it so that it does not notify you if it becomes dark within 30 seconds after it changes from dark to bright. For example, "♪ (Jingle) The illuminance has decreased. Let's check the lights." is output as a voice.
The eco-driving notification function is a function that sounds when the eco-driving points reach full points or when the points decrease. For example, there are voice outputs such as "♪ (Jingle) Eco-driving points are full." and "♪ (Jingle) Eco-driving points are reduced."

There is also an audio output function using the OBD function. Regarding the outside temperature, the sound is emitted when the temperature is 30 degrees Celsius or higher, and once it is emitted, it will not be emitted until the power is turned off. For example, there is an audio output that says "♪ (Jingle) The outside temperature is over 30 degrees." Regarding the throttle opening, a sound is generated when the throttle opening is 80% or more for 3 seconds, and for example, there is an audio output such as "♪ (Jingle) You are pressing the accelerator too much." Regarding the engine load, more than 80% of the sounds are sounded continuously for 3 seconds, and for example, there is a voice output saying "♪ (Jingle) Engine load is too high." Regarding the rotation speed, a sound of 5000 rpm or more is continuously sounded for 3 seconds, and for example, there is an audio output saying "♪ (Jingle) The rotation speed is too high." Note that audio functions that do not depend on the mode include a speed warning and a wireless warning sound.

On the radar alarm sound setting screen E3 (FIG. 59), setting buttons corresponding to electronic sound, voice, quiet voice, melody 1, melody 2, melody 3, and melody rotation are arranged.
On the radio alarm sound setting screen E4, setting buttons corresponding to voice, demodulation, voice classic, demodulation classic, and OFF are arranged. As the wireless alarm, as shown in FIG. 65, in addition to a wireless jingle (Piroro Loan), an electronic sound jingle can be selected. It is possible to understand the type of radio to some extent by the difference in the sound of electronic sound jingles.
On the Orbis location guide setting screen E5, setting buttons corresponding to ON and OFF are arranged.

On the speed warning sound setting screen E6, setting buttons corresponding to OFF, chime, and voice are arranged. In this example, an electronic sound such as ♪ Kinkon Kinkon... is used as the speed warning sound. Note that when the speed warning sound and the radar warning sound (electronic sound setting) are established at the same time, the control unit 10 executes control that gives priority to the radar warning sound (electronic sound setting). The speed warning is a function that sounds a speed warning chime when the vehicle speed is ≧110 km/h (with a hysteresis setting of 5 km/h), regardless of the target speed limit. Since the chime is output as an electronic sound, it can be output simultaneously with other voices. Note that when the radar warning is outputting an electronic sound, priority is given to the radar warning. The speed warning sound can be turned ON/OFF on the speed warning sound setting screen E6 in FIG. 59. Note that the initial setting is OFF.

On the positioning announcement setting screen E7, setting buttons corresponding to ON and OFF are arranged.
On the relax chime setting screen E8, setting buttons corresponding to 30 minutes, 1 hour, 2 hours, and OFF are arranged.
Setting buttons corresponding to ON and OFF are arranged on the time signal setting screen E9.
On the operation sound setting screen E10, setting buttons corresponding to ON and OFF are arranged.

■ 6.6 Reminder settings ■
Reminder settings are settings for maintenance times such as oil changes. When detecting the operation of the reminder setting button on the setting list screen 1A as shown in FIG. 66, the control unit 10 switches to display a reminder setting screen F on which setting buttons corresponding to oil, oil element, tire, and battery are arranged. .
When detecting the operation of the oil setting button on the reminder setting screen F as shown in FIG. 67, the control unit 10 switches the display to the oil setting screen FA. When the operation of the oil element setting button is detected, the display is switched to the oil element setting screen FB. When the operation of the tire setting button is detected, the display is switched to the tire setting screen FC. When the operation of the battery setting button is detected, the display is switched to the battery setting screen FD.
On these setting screens such as the oil setting screen FA, the remaining distance and remaining days until oil replacement are displayed, and change buttons are also arranged. When detecting the operation of the upper change button, the control unit 10 switches the display to screen (a) for inputting the oil change distance. When the operation of the lower change button is detected, the display is switched to screen (b) for inputting the number of days for oil change.

In addition, when considering a hybrid vehicle, the distance traveled by the internal combustion engine (burning gasoline or diesel oil) is used to calculate the distance between the oil and the oil element ( It is better to judge the distance (reminder distance). The distance traveled on a battery in a hybrid vehicle equipped with an engine and an electric motor as the driving power source is unrelated to the deterioration of the engine oil or oil element, and the distance traveled by the engine excluding this is essentially the distance traveled by the battery. You can know the maintenance distance. Note that for vehicles other than hybrid vehicles, since mileage = engine mileage, it is possible to make a determination based on engine mileage, as in the case of hybrid vehicles.

■ 6.7 System settings ■
When the control unit 10 detects the operation of the system setting button on the setting list screen 1A as shown in FIG. Switch and display one of G5.
As shown in FIG. 69, on the data deletion screen G3, operation buttons corresponding to My Area, Cancel Area, Post Pin, Log Data, Eco Drive, and Initialization are arranged. The control unit 10 detecting the operation of the operation button switches and displays the corresponding deletion screen. For example, when detecting an operation of an operation button corresponding to a posted pin, the control unit 10 switches and displays a posted pin deletion screen that allows the user to select whether or not to delete the posted pin. Each deletion screen including the posted pin deletion screen has operation buttons corresponding to yes and no. When detecting the operation of the Yes operation button, the control unit 10 switches to display a deletion completion screen that displays the fact that deletion has been performed. On the other hand, when detecting the operation of the No operation button, the control unit 10 switches and displays the original data deletion screen.

■ 6.8 Custom settings ■
Custom settings are various detailed settings according to the user's preferences. When detecting the operation of the custom setting button on the setting list screen 1A as shown in FIG. 70, the control unit 10 switches and displays any one of the custom audio setting screen H1, the custom image setting screen H2, and the custom image zoom setting screen H3. do.
On the custom audio setting screen H1, setting buttons corresponding to the following items are arranged: opening, orbis jingle, GPS warning jingle, GPS notification jingle, radio jingle, GPS initial positioning, and radar melody 1. Each setting button is a setting button that switches whether to use a normal sound or a custom sound each time it is operated. Each setting button is provided with a green illuminated area at its left end. The control unit 10 turns off the lighting part of the setting button set to use the normal sound, and turns on the green part of the setting button set to use the custom sound. Note that setting buttons corresponding to items for which no custom sound data file exists will not light up in green even if you operate them. Also, if the custom sound cannot be played for some reason, the setting button will not turn green even if you operate it. Note that if the custom sound data file is valid, each time the setting button is operated, the normal sound or custom sound set by that operation is output.

The conditions for files that can be set as custom audio are that the format is an MP3 audio file, the file name is the name of the custom audio file shown in Figure 71, and the path of the SD card storing the file is \user\sound\ If the audio file is not monaural, it will be played as a monaural mix. In order to prevent alarm delays, playback is forcibly stopped after 15 seconds, except for the startup sound and radar melody 1 (FIG. 71). For this reason, jingles and the like are recommended to have short playback times. While the startup sound is being played, no other sounds other than the electronic sound will be played until the startup sound has finished playing. To forcefully stop playback, it is necessary to operate the MUTE button 223. Note that there is no automatic adjustment function for the sound pressure of the audio file, and if the difference in sound pressure from the built-in sound feels strange, the user will need to adjust the gain of the audio file. The built-in audio is adjusted to an average sound pressure of -13dB.

In the initial setting state, if a replacement audio file is stored in the SD card, the left end of the corresponding setting button on the custom audio output screen in FIG. 70 lights up in green, and the custom audio is checked. When the setting button corresponding to the target custom sound is operated, the checkbox is switched between ON and OFF. If you operate ON, the custom sound with the check mark ON will be used, and that custom sound will be played back as a test. The custom sound that is checked off is not used, and the normal sound is played back for a test. Note that the test playback can be stopped by pressing the audio stop button.

On the custom image setting screen H2, setting buttons corresponding to the startup screen and preset A to C screens are arranged. By operating each setting button, a custom image can be set as the background of the corresponding screen (FIG. 70(a)→FIG. 70(b)). The custom image file must be a JPEG file, compatible with YUV444/YUV422/YUV420/YUV411/Y Only sampling, and compatible with baseline/progressive format. The upper limit of file size per image is approximately 3MB, the maximum resolution is 8000 x 8000 pixels, the file name is arbitrary, the path of the SD card to store the file is \user\photo\, and the subfolder search range is \user\photo\ Below, the range is up to level 4. Note that since the screen size is 400×240 dots, if the sizes of the images do not match, the images will be enlarged/reduced for display. In this case, a desired enlargement/reduction pattern can be selected using the custom image zoom setting screen H3 (FIG. 70). For JPEG files whose format is progressive, only the final image is displayed. \user\photo\ If you add or delete the following files, you will need to select an image.

A method for setting a custom image will be described with reference to FIG. 72. The figure exemplifies the procedure for setting a custom image on the startup screen. To set a custom image, first store the JPEG file under \user\photo on the SD card. Next, select the target screen by operating one of the setting buttons on the custom image setting screen. A thumbnail list screen will then appear, from which you can select the photo you want to set as your custom image. Note that the cursor moves to the currently set photo. You can scroll to the next page by operating the right triangle mark placed at the bottom of the thumbnail list screen, and scroll to the previous page by operating the left triangle mark. Note that the upper left corner of the thumbnail list is the initial display. If the user himself/herself prepares the logo of the vehicle manufacturer, etc., it is possible to set a photo of the manufacturer's logo on the startup screen as shown in FIG. 73.

On the custom image zoom setting screen H3 (FIG. 70), setting buttons corresponding to full, normal, normal no enlargement, and forced screen size are arranged. Full is a zoom setting that enlarges or reduces the photo to fill the screen while maintaining the aspect ratio of the photo. At full zoom setting, if the aspect ratio of the screen and the photo are different, the top and bottom or left and right sides will be cropped. Normal is a zoom setting that maintains the aspect ratio of the photo and enlarges or reduces the photo so that it fills the screen either vertically or horizontally. With normal zoom settings, if the aspect ratio of the screen and the photo are different, a black band will appear. Normal No Enlargement is a zoom setting in which, in normal operation, if the photo is smaller than the screen size, the photo is not enlarged and the empty area is filled with black. Force screen size is a zoom setting that can enlarge or reduce the image both vertically and horizontally to fit the screen size, so the picture may become horizontally or vertically long. Note that the zoom settings selected on the custom image zoom setting screen H3 are not only reflected in the background settings of the actual startup screen/preset A, B, and C screens, but also applied to the display of the custom image settings.

■ 6.9 OBD settings ■
When detecting the operation of the OBD setting button on the setting list screen 1A as shown in FIG. 74, the control unit 10 switches and displays the OBD setting screen I. On this OBD setting screen I, setting buttons corresponding to full tank start, full tank correction, coefficient correction, average clear, and all clear are arranged, and various operations can be performed as shown in FIG. 75.

■7. Radarscope screen settings and operations ■
As described above, there are two types of radar scope screens: the map screen 31 (see FIG. 12) and the classic scope screen 32 (see FIG. 15). Here, the settings and operations of the map screen 31, the operations of the classic scope screen 32, and the contents of ring actions by the ring 340 will be explained in detail. The ring 340 is an outer frame portion of the ring display 34 (in the case of the classic scope screen 32, the scope sub-display 34) in the preset screen or the classic scope screen 32.
■ 7.1 Map screen settings and operations ■
Regarding the map screen 31, the control unit 10 executes the following setting process in response to operations on the map mode setting screen (FIG. 20(b)).
When the operation of the 1 map panel-less setting button on the map mode setting screen is detected, the map screen 31 illustrated in FIG. 76 is set as the radar scope screen. The setting without 1 map panel is a map mode for users who want to display a wide map and do not need to display the warning panel 36 with animation or photos.
When detecting the operation of the 1 map panel automatic setting button, the control unit 10 sets the map screen 31 illustrated in FIG. 77 as the radar scope screen. The 1 map panel automatic setting is a map mode for users who want to display the warning panel 36 in a large size when approaching. When displaying the map screen 31 in FIG. 77 as a standby screen, the control unit 10 enlarges the warning panel 36 when the distance to the target is 600 m or less, and displays the warning panel 36 in a reduced size when the distance is over 600 m.
When the operation of the setting button of 1 map panel small is detected, the map screen illustrated in FIG. 78 is set as the radar scope screen. The setting of 1 map panel small is a map mode for users who want to display the alarm panel 36 but want to keep the alarm panel 36 fixed at a small size because if it is displayed large, the map area will become narrow. In the radar detector 1 of this example, this one map panel small is set as an initial setting.

When detecting the operation of the 1 map 2 panel small setting button on the map mode setting screen (FIG. 20(b)), the control unit 10 sets the map screen 31 illustrated in FIG. 79 as the radar scope setting screen. When the alarm panel 36 is only one panel, even if an important target is behind, nearby targets or targets receiving an audio warning are displayed preferentially, so the user can easily understand the urgency of the important target behind them. may become difficult to recognize. The 1 map 2 panel small setting is a map mode in which important targets such as Orbis, control, and inspection are preferentially displayed on the left display position of the touch panel 15 in order to cope with such situations.

When 1 map 2 panels small is set, the control unit 10 creates a link line connecting the mini icon 383 in the mini radar scope 38 and the alarm panel 36 so that the user can definitely grasp the target corresponding to the alarm panel 36. (Line segment as link information) 312 is drawn. Furthermore, during the audio warning, the control unit 10 flashes the corresponding link line 312 so that the user can immediately recognize the target.

2. When detecting the operation of the setting button without map panel, the control unit 10 sets the map screen 31 illustrated in FIG. 80 as the radar scope screen. In this map mode without two map panels, the control unit 10 divides the display screen of the touch panel 15 into two left and right, and displays the detailed map 31A on the left side and the wide area map 31B on the right side. The wide-area map 31B has a constant scale and a fixed heading-up orientation. The scale and map orientation of the detailed map 31A depend on zoom settings and display format settings. In the map mode without these two map panels, it is possible to display nearby targets on the detailed map 31A while also displaying distant targets on the wide area map 31B. Note that in this map mode, the alarm panel 36 is not displayed.

When detecting the operation of the setting button of the second map panel small, the control unit 10 sets the map screen illustrated in FIG. 81 as the radar scope screen. This 2-map panel small map mode is a map mode in which a warning panel small is added to the above-mentioned map mode without 2 map panels.

Here, the operation processing of the map screen 31 in FIG. 79 in the 1-map, 2-panel small map mode will be described.
Regarding the map screen 31 under the 1 map 2 panel small map mode in FIG. It is set to . The control unit 10 gives "GPS first priority" to Orbis, enforcement, inspection, my area, express police, traffic light violation deterrence, intersection monitoring (yellow targets and above), etc., and gives high priority according to distance, target angle, and opposing angle. It is displayed on the high priority panel 36A at the left display position (first display position) regardless of the audio output. The control unit 10 sets "GPS second priority" to Orbis, enforcement, inspection, my area, highway police, traffic light violation prevention, intersection monitoring, etc., which have the next highest priority after the target displayed on the left, and sets the display position on the right. (second display position) is displayed on the low priority panel 36B.

However, when a voice target occurs, if the voice target does not have the first priority, the voice target will be displayed on the right low priority panel 36B, and if the voice target has the first priority, it will be displayed on the left high priority panel 36A. Ru. In addition, if neither the audio target nor the GPS second priority is displayed on the right low priority panel 36B, the target that is within the warning distance and angle (this is referred to as GPS normal priority) is selected among the other targets. Is displayed. On the other hand, the mini radar scope 38 displays a maximum of three options: GPS first priority, GPS second priority, and GPS normal priority. However, if there are identical targets, duplicate display will be avoided.

With GPS 1st/2nd priority, the display starts when the distance from the own vehicle is far, and there is a low possibility that the display will end until the vehicle has passed by. With such a setting, there is a particularly high possibility that the GPS second priority will be displayed with priority over the GPS normal priority, and thereby more important targets can be displayed with high certainty. Note that when the left and right display positions of the alarm panel 36 that has both animation and photos are swapped based on distance and angle conditions, the control unit 10 controls so that the display state is inherited before and after the swap. This is a specification that takes into consideration that it would be troublesome to always start from the animation again. Furthermore, when RD reception or wireless reception occurs, it is determined that the priority is higher than the GPS second priority and is displayed on the right low priority panel 36B.

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The scale of the classic scope screen 32 is controlled by the control unit 10, and is automatically changed according to the distance and facing angle of the focus target, as shown in FIGS. 82(a) to 82(c). When changing the scale, it is controlled to zoom in and out smoothly.
At the upper left of the classic scope screen 32, a scope sub-display 34 surrounded by an annular ring 340 can be displayed. This scope sub-display 34 has the same specifications as the ring display 34 on the preset screen, and performs the same display operation.
In the initial state, the alarm panel 36 is set as the scope sub-display 34 as shown in FIG. Note that when the alarm panel 36 is set as the scope sub-display 34, the scope sub-display 34 automatically disappears when no alarm event occurs. On the other hand, various display items can be set on the scope sub-display 34, similar to the ring display. FIG. 83 is a display example of the scope sub-display when vehicle speed and compass are set as the scope sub-display.

The position of the own vehicle icon 322 indicating the own vehicle position on the classic scope screen 32 is switched in a stepwise manner depending on whether the scope sub-display 34 is displayed and the position and type of the focus target. There are three positions of the own vehicle icon 322 in the left-right direction: center of the screen, right side of the screen, and intermediate right side position. Further, the vertical position of the screen includes a lower part of the screen and an upper part of the screen. There are six possible positions for the vehicle icon 322 by combining the three positions in the left-right direction and the three positions in the vertical direction. The position of the own vehicle icon 322 is changed as appropriate so that the focus target can be appropriately displayed. When switching the position of the own car icon 322, the display is controlled smoothly so that the own car icon 322 approaches little by little, rather than suddenly being located at a new position.

For example, if the focus target is located in the area on the right side with respect to the direction of travel, the own vehicle icon 322 is positioned on the left side so that the right area can be displayed widely, and the focus target is located on the left side with respect to the direction of travel. If it is located, the own vehicle icon 322 is located on the right side so that the left side area can be displayed widely. Furthermore, when the scope sub-display 34 is displayed in the upper left, the own vehicle icon 322 moves to the right to utilize the remaining area. Further, a target icon such as a prohibited parking area is displayed at the center of the area to represent the implementation area. When reporting that the vehicle has passed through a prohibited parking area, etc. (passing information), the own vehicle icon 322 moves to the upper side of the screen so that a target icon for a prohibited parking area, etc. located in the opposite direction of travel can be displayed.

On the classic scope screen 32, as shown in FIG. 84, a cross gauge 327 is displayed to clearly indicate the position of the focus target and to clearly express the movement at the time of switching. This cross gauge 327 is composed of a horizontal line 327H spanning the entire horizontal direction of the screen and a vertical line 323V spanning the entire vertical direction, which intersect at the position of the focus target. A lateral deviation 324H representing the horizontal component of the distance to the focus target is displayed at the upper end of the vertical line 323V. As shown in the figure, the lateral deviation 324H "13" displayed at a position adjacent to the left side of the vertical line 323V indicates that the own vehicle position is offset by 13 m to the left side. A vertical deviation 324V representing the vertical component of the distance to the focus target is displayed at the right end of the horizontal line 327H. As shown in the figure, the vertical deviation 324V "796" displayed at a position adjacent to the lower side of the horizontal line 327H indicates that the vehicle is offset by 796 m in front of the own vehicle position. When the focus target is switched between different targets, the cross gauge 327 does not immediately change its position, but is controlled to move closer to the new target. At this time, the vertical deviation 324V and the horizontal deviation 324H display momentary values according to the position of the cross gauge 327. Such display control of the cross gauge 327 is effective control for making it easier to grasp the new focus target when replacing the focus target.
A cursor 325 is displayed surrounding the target icon 326 of the focus target on the classic scope screen 32 . This cursor 325 displays an animation that repeats enlargement and reduction during the audio warning of the target, and the size increases and decreases.

The control unit 10 executes control to change the scope color (display color of the scope surface) at any time while the classic scope screen 32 is displayed. The control unit 10 expresses the system alarm level using the color of the scope surface. In the radar detector 1 of this example, the situation of the own vehicle can be determined from the color of the scope surface of the classic scope screen 32. The color change of the scope color is set very smoothly. In the radar detector 1 of this example, the ten levels shown in FIG. 85 are set as the system alarm level (alarm level), and a color is set for each level. The scope color of the classic scope screen 32 is set according to the target system alarm level. In the case of multiple targets, the level at which the highest level condition is satisfied is set as the system alarm level, and its color is set as the scope color. FIG. 86 is an example of wireless information (weak), in which blue corresponding to system alarm level 1 is set as the scope color. In addition, even if the scope color changes, the display colors of the cross gauge 327, vertical deviation 324V, and lateral deviation 324H mentioned above do not change, so that you will not lose sight of the focus target due to a change in scope color. has been done.

In the classic scope screen 32 of this example, as shown in FIG. 87, public enforcement information is displayed in a window at once, so as to eliminate the need to visually follow a long telop display while driving. This window display is displayed on the front side of the classic scope screen 32. The public enforcement window 32P is automatically displayed for 10 seconds to display information about the city, ward, town, or village when the user enters a city, ward, town, or village where public enforcement information is announced. Note that if the automatic public enforcement pop-up setting is OFF, the public enforcement window 32P will not automatically start displaying. If you wish to view the public enforcement window 32P again while it is not displayed, press the MUTE button 223 and the window will be displayed again. When the display is started by manual operation in this way, the display state is maintained for one minute. Further, if the MUTE button 223 is operated while the public enforcement window 32P is displayed, the window can be immediately deleted. In the display of this public enforcement window 32P, the current address, year, month, date, day of the week, etc. are displayed below the text display of the public enforcement information. The public enforcement window function described above is effective only when the radar scope is set to classic.

Among the target icons 326 displayed on the classic scope screen 32, a triangular orientation mark 326M representing the monitoring direction is animatedly displayed on the outer periphery of the target icon of all targets having directionality such as the monitoring direction, as shown in FIG. Ru. The orientation mark 326M is displayed at a position corresponding to the monitoring direction with the target icon 326 as the center, and is further displayed with the apex of the triangle facing the monitoring direction. When the target icon 326 newly appears on the classic scope screen 32, it appears blinking to attract the user's attention.

At the bottom of the classic scope screen 32, as shown in FIG. 89, a message window 32M is displayed, in which various information is displayed. The message window (display field) 32M includes the icon of the focus target, information corresponding to the target (only if there is information), an arrow indicating the direction of the target as seen from the host vehicle, and the distance to the target (displayed on the classic scope screen 32). (where the target icon 326 is not displayed) are arranged. In the message window 32M related to the GPS target illustrated in the figure, a speed limit is displayed as information corresponding to the target. Note that for targets corresponding to the icons in FIG. 90 for which the target icon 326 is not displayed on the classic scope screen 32 among the GPS targets, the display of arrows and distances is omitted. The icons in the figure are, from the left, sharp curves, merging points, branching points, prefectural borders, ETC lanes, prohibited parking areas, most prohibited parking areas, and areas where vehicles are frequently targeted. Note that a speed limit icon is displayed at the speed limit switching point.
FIG. 91 is an example of a message window 32M regarding an RD alarm, and FIG. 92 is an example of a message window 32M regarding a wireless alarm. Note that in the message window 32M regarding wireless alarms, icons shown in FIG. 93 (displayed in different colors) are displayed in conjunction with text characters depending on the type of alarm.

On the classic scope screen 32, a status icon 35 (see FIG. 84) is displayed blinking at the bottom left of the screen. The status icons 35 include icons in prohibited parking areas, icons in areas where targets are frequently targeted on vehicles, and the like. The status icon 35 lights up brightly so that it can be clearly recognized when the vehicle is located within an area such as a prohibited parking area, and remains dimly lit even when the vehicle is outside the area. Depending on the mode or manual settings, if the prohibited parking area or area where vehicles are frequently targeted is set to OFF, the light will be completely turned off. When the message window 32M is not displayed, the status icon 35 is displayed at the lower left corner of the classic scope screen 32, and when the message window 32M is displayed, it is displayed above the left end of the message window 32M. Note that on standby screens other than the classic scope screen 32, a similar status icon 35 is displayed blinking at the top left of the screen.

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A maximum of three ring displays 34 (see FIG. 41) can be set on the preset A to C screens. Settings of display items that can be set in this ring display 34 will be explained. Note that the scope sub-display 34 (see FIGS. 15 and 16) on the classic scope screen 32 has exactly the same specifications as the ring display 34.

Display items that can be preset on the ring display 34 include clock display, vehicle speed display, eco-drive display, acceleration display, slope display, tidal information display, satellite information display, alarm panel display, compass display, barometric pressure display, reminder days display, Reminder distance display, instantaneous fuel consumption display, average fuel consumption display, average road fuel consumption display, highway average fuel consumption display, current fuel consumption display, lifetime fuel consumption display, moving average fuel consumption display, fuel flow rate display, engine water temperature display, intake air temperature display, outside There are temperature display, battery voltage display, throttle opening display, engine load display, intake manifold gauge display, boost gauge display, tachometer display, etc. Note that among these display items, information regarding vehicle information can be selected only in the OBD connected state. In addition to these display items, you can also set additional settings such as engine oil sound display, battery current display, HV battery capacity display, HV battery current display, HV motor rotation speed display, HV motor torque display, HV generator rotation speed display, etc. good.

Note that when the alarm panel 36 is set on the ring display 34, the same display operation as when the alarm panel 36 is set on the scope sub-display 34 described above and the ring action by the ring (outer periphery) 340 are executed. be done. In this way, in the radar detector 1 of this example, the scope sub-display 34 on the classic scope screen 32 and the ring display 34 on the preset screen have the same specifications. The code 34 is set for both the scope sub display and the ring display. Regardless of whether the classic scope screen 32 or preset screen is set on the standby screen, if the alarm panel 36 is set on the scope sub display 34 or ring display 34, the same alarm notification operation can be performed. Can receive.
Display items that can be set on the ring display 34 will be described below. Note that the contents of the display items are the same for the scope sub-display of the classic scope screen 32.

As for the clock display, as shown in Fig. 94, there are two display modes: the display mode on the left when semi-transparent mode is not selected on the mode setting screen (see Fig. 43), and the display mode in the center when semi-transparent mode is selected. , there is a display mode shown on the right when additional information is set on the additional information setting screen (FIG. 40). In the display mode when the semi-transparent mode is selected, the background image is displayed transparently. In the clock display, the month, day, and day of the week are set as additional information.
In the vehicle speed display, the average speed (AVESPD) or the maximum speed (MAXSPD) is set as additional information. If any of the additional information is set to be displayed, the vehicle speed will be displayed as shown in FIG. 95. Note that the semi-transparent mode can also be selectively set for the vehicle speed display and each of the following display items. The display mode when the semi-transparent mode is selected and the display mode when it is not selected are the same as those for the clock display.

In the eco-driving display of FIG. 96, points are displayed as a radar chart, such as sudden acceleration on the top, sudden deceleration on the right, idling on the bottom, and economical speed on the left. Each point is displayed with an upper limit of 100 points and a lower limit of 0 points. Each point is deducted from an initial value of 70 points when the acceleration output from the acceleration sensor 124 and the speed output from the GPS receiver 121 reach an output state that is determined to be not eco-driving. Points are added when the output state is determined to be . The eco-drive display displays numerical values at each point and a graph in which the numerical values are plotted on a radar chart.

In the acceleration display, as shown in FIG. 97, FR: a meter for longitudinal acceleration, and LR: a meter for lateral acceleration are arranged. Regarding the longitudinal acceleration, the F side is displayed as a negative value, and the R side is displayed as a positive value. Regarding the left and right acceleration, the L side is displayed as a minus and the R side is displayed as a plus. Each meter has a first needle on the outer circumference side and a second needle on the inner circumference side. The first hand moves to a position equivalent to a maximum of 0.5G and a minimum of -0.5G, and is held when it exceeds that range. The second hand expresses changes in acceleration by rotation at 0.03G/360° (one revolution). This second hand rotates clockwise with positive acceleration. As additional information in the acceleration display, maximum forward acceleration (MAXFWD) and maximum lateral acceleration (MAXL/R), which is the maximum absolute value of lateral acceleration, are set. If any of the additional information is selectively set, an acceleration display as shown in the right diagram of FIG. 97(A) is set.

In the inclination display of FIG. 98, the inclination of the vehicle of 30 degrees in each direction is displayed as a movement of a sphere. This tilted display is provided with a detailed display as illustrated in FIG. The tilt display is triggered when the output value of the acceleration of the vehicle in the lateral direction (either rightward or leftward) of the acceleration sensor 124 becomes 0.1G or more, and the tilt display is displayed on the upper side of the spherical image in FIG. The white hemisphere becomes transparent, and the lower black hemisphere appears gray. Then, as shown in Figure (B), a white disk with the same radius as the hemisphere is drawn on the upper surface of the lower hemisphere (the boundary surface between the upper and lower hemispheres (the plane passing through the equator)). An image with a 3D object of a car placed on top of it is displayed. The 3D object of the car is rotated and displayed on the upper surface of this lower hemisphere in accordance with the current direction of travel detected by the geomagnetic sensor 126. In this detailed display, the vertical back direction of the screen is north, the vertical front direction is south, the horizontal right direction of the screen is east, and the horizontal left direction of the screen is west. For the car in the ball, when the car is heading due north, the taillight side will be displayed parallel to the screen surface, and the entire taillight side will be visible. In the same figure (B), red markers are attached in a vertical band shape at positions indicating the traveling direction around the disk. The right image in Figure (B) shows the car facing south-southeast, with the front of the car facing slightly to the right, and the marker also being displayed slightly to the right. This display continues for 3 seconds after the output value of the acceleration in the lateral direction (either rightward or leftward) of the vehicle from the acceleration sensor 124 becomes less than 0.1G, and the display shown in FIG. Return. In this way, when the turning movement is detected based on the lateral G of the car above a certain level, the car inside the ball becomes visible for a certain period of time, and the turning movement is expressed. In this way, the turning status can be confirmed on the detailed display (B).

The tidal information display in FIG. 99 is a display of the tidal level calculated based on data, not the measured amount. In the tidal information display, first, as shown in FIG. 3A, the place name of the tide gauge station closest to the current location, the moon phase of the current date, and the tide name are displayed. The tidal information display, as shown in Figure (B), displays the place name of the tide gauge station closest to the current location, the moon phase and tide name for the current date (left diagram), and the time and tide level of the first low tide of the day. , the display of the high tide time and tide level (middle diagram), the second low tide time and tide level of the day, and the high tide time and tide level display (right diagram) are switched periodically every 10 seconds.

In the satellite information display of FIG. 100, a grid is displayed with the own vehicle position as the center, with the upper direction being north, the lower direction being south, the right direction being east, and the left direction being west. The grid is set up with three concentric circles with different radii centered around the vehicle position, and lines passing through the center position in the horizontal and vertical directions (however, no lines are drawn within the concentric circle with the smallest radius). ing. In the satellite information display, a circular satellite object is drawn at a position corresponding to the satellite position acquired by the GPS receiver 121. After being displayed in this state for 3 seconds, the satellite numbers are periodically displayed one satellite at a time, as shown in (B) of the same figure. In other words, after displaying all acquired satellites at their corresponding positions as shown in Figure (A), after 3 seconds, the first satellite number is displayed as shown in Figure (B). 18) Do. The display time per satellite is 3 seconds, and after the display of all satellite numbers is completed, the display operation is repeated, returning to the original display as shown in FIG. Note that the satellite information display is preferably a heading-up display with the direction in which the vehicle is traveling facing upward. In this heading-up satellite information display, when the car changes direction and turns, the displayed satellite position will also change. Note that the display color of each satellite is preferably displayed in stages according to C/N. For example, the display colors are numbered from 0 to 5 (0: red, 1: pink, 2: orange, 3: yellow, 4: yellow-green, 5: green), and the color number = C/N ÷ 8 (5 In the above case, the display color may be determined using a calculation formula such as display color 5).

In the alarm panel display, as shown in FIG. 101, when the alarm starts, the alarm animation is displayed in the order of the photo. However, the photo will not be displayed if the alarm panel photo setting is OFF or for targets that do not have a photo. The animation is divided into two types: continuing the animation or standing still, depending on the alarm panel operation settings. Note that once the animation of a target has finished to a certain extent, after switching to another target, the animation will not be performed from the beginning again, but the photo display will start. However, if the alarm panel photo setting is OFF or if the target does not have a photo, the animation will start.

Furthermore, the alarm panel display differs in its operation when there is no alarm between the ring display 34 on the preset screen and the scope sub-display 34 on the classic scope screen 32. In the case of the preset screen, when there is no alarm, the logo shown in FIG. 101(B) is displayed. On the other hand, in the case of the scope sub-display 34 in the classic scope screen, after the alarm disappears and the logo is displayed, the scope sub-display 34 itself disappears after a while.

In the compass display of FIG. 102, the direction is displayed based on the earth's magnetism detected by the earth's magnetic sensor 126, with the direction in which the vehicle is traveling toward the top of the screen.
The atmospheric pressure display is a display of the current atmospheric pressure, as shown in FIG. 103. The atmospheric pressure display in this example displays a range from a minimum of 700 hPa to a maximum of 1050 hPa.
The reminder days display is a display of the remaining days set in the reminder, as shown in FIG. 104. If there is no setting or if the number of remaining days reaches zero, "---" will be displayed. The number of days illustrated in the figure is the remaining number of days for oil, oil element, tire, and battery from the top.
As shown in FIG. 105, the reminder distance display is a display that can be selected in the OBD connected state, and is a display of the remaining distance set in the reminder. This reminder distance display is a subtraction trip meter that displays remaining distance. If there is no setting or if the remaining distance reaches zero, "---" will be displayed. Note that when the remaining distance is less than 10,000 km, units of 100 m are displayed. The distances illustrated in the figure are oil, oil element, tire, and battery from the top. The target for subtraction of the reminder distance is the lifetime engine mileage in the case of oil and oil elements, and the lifetime mileage in the case of tires and batteries.

In the instantaneous fuel consumption display shown in FIG. 106, the instantaneous fuel consumption is displayed in a range of 0.0 to 99.9 km/L. The needle is 5 km/L at the lower limit of the scale, 50 km/L at the upper limit of the scale, 0 km/L at the lowest point, and 100 km/L at the highest point. Note that the specifications of this scale are common to each fuel consumption display shown in FIGS. 107 to 111. A numerical display section and an indicator are arranged at the bottom. This indicator is an indicator that shows whether the fuel efficiency is good or not, and it is red when it is between 0 and 5 km/L, between red and yellow when it is between 5 and 10 km/L, and between yellow and green when it is between 10 and 30 km/L. When the speed is 30km/L or more, a green indicator (a circle shaped like a lamp) is displayed.
In the average fuel consumption display of FIG. 107, the average fuel consumption is displayed.
In the general fuel consumption display of FIG. 108, the average fuel consumption on general roads is displayed.
In the highway fuel consumption display of FIG. 109, the average fuel consumption on the highway is displayed.

In this fuel consumption display, as shown in FIG. 110, the fuel consumption after the radar detector 1 is turned on is displayed using numbers in the range of 0.0 to 99.9 km/L. The value may change suddenly while the elapsed time after turning on the power of the radar detector 1 is not sufficient, but as the elapsed time becomes longer, the value converges. Even if the power is left on, it can be reset by operating OBD Settings - Average Clear. Additional information on the current fuel consumption display includes the maximum current fuel consumption (MAXAVE). This maximum current fuel consumption (MAXAVE) display setting becomes effective after the travel distance after turning on the radar detector 1 reaches 1 km. This is because if the distance traveled is short, there is a risk that an extremely good value may be obtained.
In the lifetime fuel consumption display of FIG. 111, lifetime fuel consumption is displayed.

The moving average fuel consumption display is the moving average fuel consumption as shown in FIG. 112, and the numbers are displayed in the range of 0.0 to 99.9 km/L. In the upper row, the fuel consumed in the 2km section is displayed in a bar graph. The height of one square of a bar graph with a maximum of 10 squares is 25cc, and one bar graph can represent a maximum of 250cc of fuel. Every time the vehicle travels 2 km, the display of the latest section fuel consumption starts at zero, and accordingly, the section fuel consumption of each existing bar graph moves to the right (older side). Only the latest section fuel will flash at the top of the current section fuel consumption. Assuming that nine section fuel consumptions are arranged (fuel[0] to fuel[8]) and the latest section distance is dist, the moving average fuel consumption m representing the fuel consumption of the most recent 16 km is calculated by the following formula.
(Formula 1)

Note that the fuel consumed in the section is stored in non-volatile memory, so it is carried over to the next startup. By inheriting the section fuel consumption in this way, unlike the current fuel consumption, an unhelpful value will not be displayed even if the distance is short. Note that the section fuel consumption is reset by OBD setting-average clear. Additional information for the moving average fuel efficiency display includes the maximum moving average fuel efficiency (MAXMOV). The maximum moving average fuel efficiency (MAXMOV) is displayed as the maximum value during the current run, which becomes effective after 16 km of travel after the reset.

The fuel flow rate display is a display of the fuel flow rate per minute as shown in FIG. 113, and the numbers are displayed in the range of 0 to 999 mL/min. The bar graph is updated each time consumed fuel is captured via the OBD function. There are two types of OBD communication cycles: 5Hz update vehicle models and 1Hz update vehicle models, and the update speed of the graph differs depending on which vehicle type. One bar graph has a height of 20 mL/min, and one bar graph can express up to 200 mL/min. Note that squares corresponding to fractions of 20 mL or less are expressed by changing brightness. Furthermore, if the fuel flow rate continues to be zero for about 2 seconds, the words "FUEL CUT" will be displayed scrolling from right to left. Additional information on the fuel flow rate display includes the maximum fuel flow rate (MAXFLW).

The engine water temperature display is a display of the engine water temperature, as shown in FIG. 114, and the numbers are displayed in the range of -40 to 215°C. The needle is 0°C at the lower limit of the scale (45° left), 80 to 105°C at the center (it hardly moves between 25°C), -40°C at the lowest point (53° left), and -40°C at the highest point (53° right). The temperature is 160℃. The same applies to the intake air temperature display (FIG. 115). Additional information on the engine water temperature display includes the maximum engine water temperature (MAXENG). Additional information on the intake air temperature display includes the maximum intake air temperature (MAXITK).

In the intake temperature display in FIG. 115, the intake temperature is displayed in the range of -40 to 215°C. An additional display to the intake temperature display is the maximum outside temperature (MAXAMB).
The outside temperature display is a display of the outside temperature, as shown in FIG. 116, and the numbers are displayed in the range of -40 to 215°C. The needle is -30°C at the lowest point (53° left) and 60°C at the highest point (53° right). Additional information on the outside temperature display includes the maximum outside temperature (MAXAMB).

The engine oil temperature display, as shown in FIG. 117, is a display of engine oil temperature, and the numbers are displayed in the range of -40 to 215°C. The needle is 0°C at the lower limit of the scale (45° left), 100 to 135°C at the center (it hardly moves between 35°C), -40°C at the lowest point (53° left), and -40°C at the highest point (53° right). ) is 190℃. Additional information on the engine oil temperature display includes the maximum engine oil temperature (MAXOIL).

The battery voltage display is a display of battery voltage as shown in FIG. 118. The numbers are displayed in the range of 0.0 to 25.5V. The needle has 0V at the lowest point (53° left) and 25.5V at the highest point (53° right).
The throttle opening degree display is a display of the throttle opening degree as shown in FIG. 119. Numbers are displayed in the range of 0 to 100%. A color segment of one square in the circular graph display represents 4%. Note that the fraction of 4% is expressed by brightness. Additional information on the throttle opening display includes average throttle opening (AVETHR) and maximum throttle opening (MAXTHR).
The engine load display is a display of the engine load as shown in FIG. 120. The number indicates the engine load in the range of 0 to 100%. A color segment of one square in the circular graph display represents 4%. Note that the fraction of 4% is expressed by brightness. Additional information on the engine load display includes average engine load (AVELOD) and maximum engine load (MAXLOD).

The intake manifold gauge display is a display of the intake manifold pressure relative to atmospheric pressure (101.325 kPa), as shown in FIG. The numbers are displayed in the range of -1.01 to 1.54 x 100kPa. The intake manifold gauge is for cars without a supercharger, and in cars without a supercharger, it will never show a value greater than 0.0 for anything other than running pressure. It approaches 0.0 when the accelerator is fully open, and becomes -1.01 in a vacuum. The indicator at the bottom left of the number shows the pressure in color. This indicator is always lit, -1 or less: green, -1.0 to -0.5: complements between green and yellow, -0.5 to 0.0: complements between yellow and red, 0.0 or more: Red. Since the amount of change is large, the needle has an afterimage, which makes it easier to recognize the movement. Additional information displayed on the intake manifold gauge is the maximum intake manifold pressure (MAXINM).

The boost gauge display is a display of the intake manifold pressure relative to the atmospheric pressure (101.325 kPa), as shown in Figure 122. The numbers are displayed in the range of -1.01 to 1.54 x 100kPa. The boost gauge display is for cars with a supercharger, and due to supercharging it may show a value higher than atmospheric pressure. When it reaches 0.00 or more, boost starts and the lower left boost indicator flashes. If it is smaller than 0.00, the light is turned off. The color of the indicator is: 0.0: Green, 0.0 to 0.5: Complement between green and yellow, 0.5 to 1.0: Complement between yellow and red, 1.0 or more: Complement between red and It has become. Since the amount of change is large, the needle has an afterimage, which makes it easier to recognize the movement. Additional information displayed on the intake manifold gauge is the maximum boost pressure (MAXBST).

The tachometer display is a display of the engine rotation speed, as shown in FIG. 123. The numbers are displayed in the range of 0 to 9999 rpm, and the needle moves to a position corresponding to the rotation even if it exceeds 8000 rpm. Even when the amount of change is large, the needle has an afterimage, making it easy to recognize the movement. Additional information displayed on the tachometer includes average rotation speed (AVERPM) and maximum rotation speed (MAXRPM).

In addition, in the case of a hybrid vehicle etc., battery current display (Figure 124), HV battery capacity display (Figure 125), HV battery current display (Figure 126), HV motor rotation speed display (Figure 127), HV motor torque display ( It is also good to additionally set the HV generator rotation speed display (Fig. 128) and HV generator rotation speed display (Fig. 129). Additional information for the HV motor rotation speed display includes the HV motor maximum rotation speed (MAXRPM). Additional information for the HV motor torque display includes the HV motor maximum torque (MAXTRQ).

■ 8.2 Background settings ■
On the preset A to C screens, a background image (photo, etc.) can be selectively set using the custom image setting screen H2 (see FIG. 70) in FIG. 130. The background image can be set for each of the preset screens A to C. On the custom image setting screen H2, selection buttons corresponding to the startup screen and preset A to C screens are arranged. For example, when the selection button on the preset A screen is operated, a background image selection screen for the preset A screen is displayed as shown in FIGS. 131 and 132. The background image of the preset A screen is set to the image currently selected on this selection screen. Note that if there is no photo data in the folders (four levels) under /user/picture/, the default background will be displayed. If there is photo data in the folder (four levels) under /user/picture/, the photo data is displayed as a thumbnail (see Figures 131 and 132). By touching a desired photo from the thumbnail display or using the remote control, you can set that photo as the background of the preset screen. Note that when a touch operation is performed, a preview of a photo set as shown in the center diagram is displayed for several seconds as shown in FIG. 132. Note that it is also possible to select the background image of the startup screen by operating the selection button corresponding to the startup screen on the custom image setting screen H2.

In the radar detector 1 of this example, the number and display position of the ring display 34 on the preset screen can be set as appropriate by user operation. According to such specifications, it is possible to flexibly respond to the needs of users who wish to display background photos. By selecting the item selection button on the custom image setting screen H2 in FIG. 130, display items can be set for the three ring displays 34 on the preset screen, including OFF, as shown in FIG. 133 illustrating the case of the preset A screen. A screen will appear to allow you to do so. By turning off the ring display 34 in the center as in the left column, or turning off the ring displays 34 in the center and lower left as in the right column, it is possible to set a preset screen that allows the background photo to be clearly seen.

It is also possible to set an alarm panel 36 on the ring display 34 in the preset screen, as shown in FIG. 134. If the alarm panel 36 can be set on the ring display 34, even if the standby is fixed on the standby⇔radarscope switching screen AA2 (see Fig. 19) and the preset screen is not switched to the radarscope screen. Also, alarms can be displayed using the ring display 34 on the preset screen. FIG. 4A shows an example of an alarm in which an animation image of the N system is displayed on the alarm panel 36 of the ring display 34 in the preset screen. FIG. 4B shows an example of an alarm in which a photographic image of Orbis is displayed on the alarm panel 36 of the ring display 34 in the preset screen. FIG. 4C shows an example when no alarm event has occurred, and in this case, the initially set wallpaper is displayed on the alarm panel 36. It is also good to configure it so that you can set your favorite image as wallpaper. Note that when a backlight is turned on at night, visibility of photographic images and animation images may be reduced. In such a case, the alarm panel 36 may be configured without a backlight. Note that even if the ring display 34 is on the preset screen, if the alarm panel 36 is set, a ring action to be described later is executed. This content will be explained later with reference to FIGS. 148 to 152.

■ 9. Ring display specifications ■
■ 9.1 Transparent display ■
The ring display 34 on the preset screen or the scope sub-display 34, which is a ring display on the classic scope screen 32, can be displayed in a semi-transparent mode in which the background image can be seen through. In the radar detector 1 of this example, semi-transparent display is realized using an α blending technique that blends a plurality of images using a coefficient α. The α-blend technology is a well-known technology in software for game development and the like.

In the case of the ring display (scope sub-display) 34 of the alarm panel 36 illustrated in FIG. 135, as shown in FIG. 136, there is a gray back panel 36A, a photo panel 36B that displays a photo, and an animation panel 36C that displays an animation. It has a four-layer structure consisting of a ring panel 36D including a ring 340. In the case of a preset screen, this four-layer structure is displayed in front of the background image. In the case of the classic scope screen 32, this layer structure is displayed on the near side of the scope surface. Among the display panels forming the layered structure, the display states of the display panels other than the ring panel 36D vary by controlling the coefficient α. Regarding the ring panel 36D, the coefficient α is always displayed at 100%, and the display state is fixed.

In the non-transparent mode, the coefficient α of the back panel 36A is set to 100%, which makes the background image transmittance zero. On the other hand, in the semi-transparent mode, the coefficient α of the pack panel 36A is set to 25%, so that the background image can be seen through. Note that when semi-transparent, the coefficient α is not set to zero, but is set to about 25% in order to create an appropriate sense of transparency. If the coefficient α is set to zero, the appearance of glasses will be lost and it will not be possible to create a good sense of transparency, just like glasses without lenses. On the other hand, when the coefficient α is set to 25%, there is a difference in appearance between the area of the background image that does not include the ring display 34 and the area of the background image that is visible through the back panel 36A of the ring display 34. , it is possible to create a feeling of being able to see through the ring display 34, that is, a sense of transparency. In the same way that even fashionable glasses will not look ``like'' without lenses, if the ring display 34 is set to be completely transparent by setting the coefficient α to zero, the appropriate sense of transparency will be lost.

While the alarm panel 36 is being displayed, the photo panel 36B and the animation panel 36C are both controlled so that the coefficient α is in the range of 0% to 95%. When displaying the photo panel 36B, the coefficient α of the photo panel 36B is set to 95%, while the coefficient α of the animation panel 36C is set to 0%. As a result, the photographic image will be displayed on the alarm panel 36. If the relationship between the two coefficients α is reversed, an animation image can be displayed on the alarm panel 36 instead of a photo. Note that when switching from a photographic image to an animation image, the respective coefficients α are smoothly increased and decreased to create a gradual transition from the photographic image to the animation image.

In the radar detector 1 of this example, a difference is set between the value of the coefficient α when displaying the photo panel 36B and the value of the coefficient α when displaying the animation panel 36C. The coefficient α is set larger for the photo panel 36B, thereby suppressing the degree to which the background image is visible through it. This is because, in the case of a photographic image that has a higher spatial frequency than an animation image and appears "jumbled," the background image can be seen through the photographic image, thereby reducing visibility to a high degree. In particular, when a photo is set as the background image, the visibility is further reduced because the background photo is visible. On the other hand, in the case of an animation image in which areas are painted solidly, there is little effect even if the background image is seen through, and visibility is less likely to deteriorate. Instead of this example, the coefficient α may be controlled to be changed as appropriate depending on the spatial frequency distribution of the photo panel 36B, animation 36C, etc. For example, it is preferable to set the coefficient α low for a panel in which the spatial frequency is distributed to a high region. It is also good to specify the spatial frequency of the panel from JPEG data. It is also good to set the value of the coefficient α constant for each of the animation image and the photographic image. In this case, the transparency of the ring display 34 can be made consistent.

■ 9.2 Additional information display ■
In the case of a ring display 34 that displays a clock, speed, or boost pressure (for example, Fig. 137), it has a layered structure including a base panel 34A that corresponds to the dial of a clock, etc., a pointer 34C of the clock, etc., a scale 34B that shows increments, etc. (See Figure 138.) The transmittance of the base panel 34A is adjusted by controlling the coefficient α, while the pointer 34C and scale 34B are displayed without being transmitted. The coefficient α of the base panel 34A is adjusted to 25% in the semi-transparent mode and 100% in the non-transparent mode.

For some ring displays, such as the ring display 34 that displays a clock, boost pressure, etc., additional information can be set. For example, in the case of the vehicle speed ring display 34 (see FIG. 95), the maximum speed can be set as additional information. In displaying additional information, a predetermined character or number is represented by selectively lighting up one of a plurality of segments for displaying characters or numbers, thereby displaying the additional information. Among the segments, non-lit segments are displayed dimly with a coefficient α=25%, and lit segments are displayed brightly with a coefficient α=90%. In the display of this example, all segments are displayed to varying degrees, while characters such as numbers are displayed by bright segments.

The display of the additional information starts three seconds (predetermined time) after the vehicle speed reaches zero km/h, and then ends when the vehicle speed exceeds zero km/h. The additional information is overwritten and displayed on the ring display 34 (see FIG. 95). For example, in the case of vehicle speed, when the additional information starts to be displayed, an animation operation is performed in which the speedometer-like pointer and scale disappear, as shown in FIGS. 139 to 140. This animation movement is such that each part, such as a number representing a scale or a pointer, gradually shrinks toward the center and finally disappears as a point. The numbers on the scale are scaled down toward their center (the position corresponding to the center of gravity). As for the pointer, it shrinks around the axis of rotation of the hand, and disappears as a point at its center position. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 141, the maximum vehicle speed is displayed as additional information.

By setting the display of additional information to start 3 seconds after the vehicle speed reaches zero, the driver can secure time to change his line of sight from the front to the display screen of the radar detector 1 after the vehicle has stopped. will be able to watch animation movements like the ones above. When ending the display, if the additional information is immediately erased when the vehicle speed exceeds zero, the display of the ring display 34 can be switched in a situation where the display screen of the radar detector 1 is captured in the driver's field of vision. . When the display of the additional information is finished, an animation operation opposite to the above animation operation is executed. In this animation operation, each scale or pointer appears and expands from a single point, and is displayed at a predetermined position and at a predetermined size.

■ 9.3 Ring action ■
On the classic scope screen 32, as shown in FIGS. 142 to 147, a scope sub-display 34 surrounded by an annular ring 340 may be displayed at the upper left. Unless set to OFF (non-display), the scope sub-display 34 displays clock, vehicle speed, eco-drive, acceleration, inclination, tidal information, satellite information, alarm panel, compass, barometric pressure, reminder days, reminder distance, instantaneous fuel consumption, Average fuel consumption, general road average fuel consumption, highway average fuel consumption, current fuel consumption, lifetime fuel consumption, moving average fuel consumption, fuel flow rate, engine water temperature, intake air temperature, outside temperature, engine oil temperature, battery voltage, throttle opening, intake manifold gauge, boost Depending on the settings, one of the following is displayed: meter, tachometer, battery current, HV battery capacity, HV battery current, HV motor rotation speed, HV motor torque, and HV generator rotation speed. When the alarm panel 36 is set, the scope sub-display 34 is displayed when an alarm voice is generated, and is cleared when no alarm voice is generated.

When an alarm sound is generated, the control unit 10 causes the ring 340 forming the outer frame of the scope sub-display 34 of the alarm panel 36 to perform a predetermined display operation, and performs various notification expressions. Note that the notification expression by the ring 340 is the same for the ring display 34 to which the alarm panel 36 in the preset screen is set.

The predetermined operations that the control unit 10 causes the ring 340 to perform when the alarm panel 36 is set on the scope sub-display 34 include (1) an arrow operation, (2) a rolling operation, and (3) a flash operation. ing.
(1) Arrow Movement As illustrated in FIGS. 142 and 143, in the case of the alarm panel 36 of a visible target, the direction of the target is expressed three times in animation every time the target is focused. FIG. 143 shows ring 340. Each frame constituting the ring 340 represents a location where the color can be changed and displayed. In the ring 340 of this example, such locations are arranged along the entire circumference with gaps in between. In the figure, the white areas indicate areas that remain as they are, and the hatched areas indicate areas that are illuminated (displayed in color) (specific locations). As shown in (a) → (b) → (c) in the same figure, if we compare it to a clock face, the arrow action is to pinch from both sides toward a specific point (c) between 2 o'clock and 3 o'clock. It includes the movement of moving around. In the arrow motion of this example, after the motions (a) → (b) → (c) are repeated three times, a specific location between 2 o'clock and 3 o'clock is indicated, and this indicates the direction of the target. is displayed.

In the operation settings of the alarm panel 36 in this example, three types of settings are possible: animation loop, animation→standstill, and standstill. The animation loop setting is such that after the operation (a) → (b) → (c) is repeated three times, the display of (c) → (d) is repeated alternately and the target direction is displayed as if it were oscillating. be done. In the animation→standstill setting, after the operations (a)→(b)→(c) are repeated three times, the display is fixed to (c) and the target direction is displayed. In the stationary setting, the target direction is immediately displayed in the stationary display of (c) without going through an arrow operation.

(2) Rolling operation As illustrated in Figures 144 and 145, the ring rotation warning is activated during an RD (radar) warning, a wireless warning, or from 350 m before the Orbis (from the time the own vehicle speed notification starts) until it passes. It will be done. In particular, during the RD alarm, the rotation speed increases according to the alarm level. Note that this rolling operation is performed without depending on the alarm panel operation settings.
(3) Flash operation As illustrated in FIGS. 146 and 147, in the case of a target that has no direction, such as aiming on top of a vehicle, parking, changing the speed limit, or merging, the entire ring flashes several times. When the alarm panel operation setting is set to anime loop or animation → still, a flash operation is executed, and when set to still, all rings are lit.
Note that the ring action display colors correspond to the types of "red,""yellow,""blue," and "green" (see Figure 4) that indicate the degree of urgency (alarm level) of the target to be alerted. Set.

Note that examples of ring actions when the alarm panel 36 is set on the ring display 34 in the preset screen are shown in FIGS. 148 to 152. FIG. 148 is an example of an alarm for a GPS target with a direction, such as a loop coil type Orbis, and the direction to the target is displayed by an arrow operation. FIG. 149 is an example of a wireless warning, in which attention is urged by rolling motion. Note that the display color at this time is set to a color depending on the type of wireless communication (see FIG. 85). FIG. 150 is an example of an RD alarm. The rotation speed of the rolling operation is changed depending on the reception level. FIG. 151 is an example of notification of a GPS target (merging) without direction. At this time, the entire ring 340 blinks due to the flash operation. Note that the display color is set to a color corresponding to the type in FIG. 4. FIG. 152 is an example of an alarm when the distance to Orbis is less than 350 m. The high-speed rolling motion alerts you.

■ 10. Post ■
According to the radar detector 1 of this example, posting information regarding traffic monitoring activities can be posted to an external server.
■ 10.1 Data specifications of posted information ■ The data specifications of posted information by the radar detector 1 of this example are as shown in FIG. 153. Note that, in the figure, illustration of header information and the like required for communication is omitted. The posted information in this example is configured by combining product information (serial number, etc.) of the radar detector 1 for identifying the posting source and posting pin information. The details of each data such as X, Y, A, etc. that constitute the posted pin information are as shown in FIG. 154(a). The contents of each data T, R, and M among the data shown in FIG. 3(a) are as shown in FIG. 2(b), (c), and (d).

The freshness information is information indicating the implementation timing of the traffic monitoring activity to be posted. As shown in FIG. 154(c), data values representing freshness are defined according to the implementation timing of the target traffic monitoring activity. For example, if the posted information targets a traffic monitoring activity that is currently being carried out, the freshness value will be zero, and if the posted information targets a traffic monitoring activity that was carried out over one week but within one month, the freshness value will be zero. For example, the freshness value is 20. On the other hand, the freshness data value is 255 for posted information targeted at permanently installed type Orbis and the like.
The direction type information is information that supplements the enforcement direction included in the position information. By using the direction type information, it is possible to specify the enforcement direction for monitoring activities in the opposite lane, as well as specifying whether traffic monitoring activities are to be carried out on the right or left side of the driving lane. For example, in the case of a traffic monitoring activity targeting a driving lane, the type of enforcement direction is 0x01, which is a 180-degree inversion of the traveling direction of 0x02 (vehicle traveling direction) in FIG. 155. For example, when the posted pin 44 (FIG. 157) is registered in front of an Orbis installed in the median strip, it means that the Orbis is set diagonally to the right of the driving lane. The type of enforcement direction in this case is direction 0x10 in the figure.

■ 10.2 Posting process ■
(1) Generation of posted information When the control unit 10 detects an operation of the MEMORY button 222 while the standby screen is displayed, the control unit 10 displays four registration menu buttons 313 including a pin setting button on the screen as shown in FIG. Display a popup. The registration menu buttons 313 include a pin setting button to register the posting pin 44 (Fig. 157), an ITY map button that displays the latitude and longitude of the vehicle's position when the button is pressed as a two-dimensional barcode, and a My Area button. There is a My Area button to register an area, and a Cancel button to cancel a registered area.

When the pin setting button is touched, the control unit 10 sets the posting pin 44 at the current position on the map screen 31 as shown in FIG. and register the pin registration time in the posted pin storage area. In the radar detector 1 of this example, in which a maximum of four pieces of posted pin information can be registered in the posted pin storage area, it is possible to register up to four posted pins 44 from the 1st pin to the 4th pin. In the figure, since all the pins were empty, the first pin was set at the current position as the posting pin 44, and the position information, pin registration date and time, etc. at that time were stored in association with the first pin. This is an example. Note that activity content information indicating the type, implementation mode, method, etc. of the traffic monitoring activity is generated in response to subsequent user operations (FIGS. 161 to 163) and stored in the posted pin storage area.

If all four posted pins 44 have been registered and information on the four posted pins is stored in the posted pin storage area, the registration menu button 313 shown in FIG. 158 will pop up in response to the operation of the MEMORY button 222. Ru. Here, a registration menu button that includes a display of "Pins are full" displays that the posted pin 44 cannot be registered.
In this example, since the enforcement direction is essential information for posted information, the posting pin 44 cannot be registered in a state where the direction of travel by the GPS function is undetermined. When the MEMORY button 222 is operated in a state where the traveling direction is undetermined, the control unit 10 pops up a registration menu button 313 including a registration menu button representing the undetermined direction (FIG. 159). Furthermore, when the MEMORY button 222 is operated in a non-positioning state where positioning is not performed using the GPS function, the control unit 10 displays a caption at the top of the map screen 31 to the effect that a GPS search is in progress (Fig. 160 ).

When the control unit 10 detects a touch operation on the map screen 31, it displays the setting list screen 1A at the top of FIG. 161. Various setting buttons including a posting button for posting posted information are arranged on this setting list screen 1A. When the post button is touched, the control unit 10 switches the display to the post pin menu J1 in the middle row in the figure. This posted pin menu screen J1 is a screen in which a confirmation button and a delete button are arranged for each posted pin. Note that for unregistered posted pins, both the confirmation button and delete button are displayed in shadow and cannot be operated. When the control unit 10 detects a touch operation on the pin confirmation button, it reads posted pin information corresponding to the posted pin from the posted pin storage area. The control unit 10 displays position information (latitude and longitude, address, enforcement direction) and time information (pin registration date and time) in text among the posted pin information that has been read out, as well as a posting button for starting the posting process. Displays the pin confirmation screen J2. Generation of posting information is started in response to a touch operation of this posting button.

The posting buttons include a registration posting button for posting posting pin information and a delete posting button for requesting deletion of posted information. A deletion post for deleting posted information is a post when the traffic monitoring activity corresponding to the posted information has already been completed and is not being carried out. When the control unit 10 detects the touch operation of the delete posting button, it generates a code image 15C in which posting information of a deletion request is recorded, and displays a posting screen J81 including this code image 15C on the touch panel 15.

As shown in FIG. 162, when the control unit 10 detects a touch operation of the registration posting button on the pin confirmation screen J2, the control unit 10 changes the posting screens J3 to J80 of the same figure and FIG. 163 as appropriate depending on the type of traffic monitoring activity, etc. , is displayed on the touch panel 15. The posting screens J3 to J5 in FIG. 162 are screens for generating activity content information (FIG. 153) such as the type (category) of the traffic monitoring activity to be posted, its implementation mode, and method.

The posting screen J3 is a screen for selecting the type (category) of traffic monitoring activity. The posting screens J4 and J5 are screens for selecting implementation modes, methods, etc. of traffic monitoring activities. Here, the types of traffic monitoring activities are Orbis, N system, inspection, and enforcement. The implementation modes and methods of traffic monitoring activities vary depending on the type of traffic monitoring activity. For example, if it is an N system, there are no variations in implementation or method. On the other hand, regarding enforcement, there are variations such as mousetraps and mobile Orbis, and there are also variations of Mobile Orbis such as radar type and stealth type. Whether or not the posting screen is displayed during the posting operation depends on the type of traffic enforcement activity.

It should be noted that each of the posting screens J4 and J5, excluding the posting screen J3 for selecting the implementation mode, method, etc. of the traffic monitoring activity, is provided with an "other" operation button. When the "Others" operation button is operated, the control unit 10 determines the activity content information stored in the posting pin storage area and immediately switches and displays the posting screen. In the radar detector 1 of this example with such specifications, for example, even if a user does not know the difference between the Orbis (speeding violation) methods, the user can receive details such as "Orbis is installed" depending on the user's level of knowledge. Level posting information can be generated relatively easily. On the other hand, a user with a high level of knowledge who is familiar with the differences between Orbis' methods can generate posted information with a high level of detail by selecting one of the methods on the posting screen.

The control unit 10 adds activity content information generated in response to user operations on the posting screens J3 to J5 to the posted pin information stored in the posted pin storage area. Note that, except for the posting screen J3 for selecting the type of traffic monitoring activity to be posted, the posting screens J4 and J5 for selecting the implementation mode, method, etc. are provided with operation buttons for selecting "Other" or "Unknown". The purpose of providing operation buttons for selecting "Other" etc. on the posting screens J4 and J5 is to make posting easier and more active for users who are not very familiar with traffic enforcement.

The posting screen J6 in FIG. 163 is an operation screen for inputting freshness information (FIGS. 153 and 154) indicating the implementation time of the traffic monitoring activity to be posted. This posting screen J6 includes, in addition to an operation button for selecting currently in progress, an operation button for within one week, an operation button for within one month, an operation button for within three months, etc. The control unit 10 adds freshness information corresponding to the operation button selected on the posting screen J6 to the posted pin information stored in the posted pin storage area.
The posting screen J7 enlarged in FIG. 164 is a posting screen for selecting the type of enforcement direction. On this posting screen J7, operation buttons for "driving lane", "opposite lane", "right direction", and "left direction" are arranged. Below each operation button, an intuitive illustration of the corresponding content is placed. Direction type information (FIGS. 153 to 155) corresponding to the operation button selected on the posting screen J7 is added to the posted pin information stored in the posted pin storage area.

When any operation button is operated on the posting screen J7, generation of posting pin information (FIG. 153) is completed. The control unit 10 reads posted pin information from the posted pin storage area, adds product information (FIG. 153), and generates posted information. Then, a code image 15C in which this posting information is recorded is generated, and a posting screen J80 including this code image 15C is displayed on the touch panel 15 as shown in FIG. A user who wishes to post may, for example, photograph the code image 15C using a mobile terminal such as a smartphone (multi-function mobile phone) running code image-compatible posting software. The mobile terminal that photographed the code image 15C performs image processing to cut out the code image in the photographed image, reads the posted information recorded in the code image 15C, and sends the posted information to the server side. .

The registered posted pin 44 (see FIG. 157, etc.) can be deleted by operating the delete button on the posted pin menu screen J1 in the middle of FIG. 161. When this deletion button is operated, deletion of the corresponding posted pin is completed via a screen for confirming deletion and a screen displaying completion of deletion, as shown in FIG. 165(a). By operating the system button on the setting list screen 1A at the top of FIG. 161, the data deletion screen can be switched and displayed as shown in FIG. 165(b). By selecting the posted pin button on this data deletion screen, it is also possible to delete posted pins and corresponding posted pin information all at once.

Note that the radar detector 1 of this example transfers the posted information to the mobile terminal via the code image 15C (FIG. 163). Alternatively, the radar detector 1 and the mobile terminal may be communicably connected to each other by wireless communication such as WiFi, and posted information may be transferred. For example, if you operate the post button displayed on the touch panel 15 of the radar detector 1 while the dedicated software is running on the mobile terminal, the posted information will be posted via the mobile terminal. It is also good to configure. In order to provide the radar detector 1 with a WiFi function, a WiFi module or the like may be incorporated. The mobile terminal may be any mobile terminal that has an access point (tethering) function. If the radar detector 1 is capable of wireless communication with a mobile terminal, it is also possible to receive posted target information via the mobile terminal. It becomes possible for the radar detector 1 to notify posted target information, issue a warning, etc.

■ 11. Summary ■
As described above, the radar detector 1 of this example is a vehicle system that allows a variety of settings to be made by the user's operations, and that can finely respond to a wide range of user needs. For users seeking detailed information, it is possible to present very detailed and maniacal information. On the other hand, for users who seek information presentation that is intuitive and easy to understand, various measures have been incorporated to make it easier to understand the information. Furthermore, in order to issue a warning to users who wish to set the vehicle information display screen (preset screen) based on the OBD function as the standby screen, the information display area (ring display) for setting vehicle speed, etc. will be set on the alarm panel 36. It is possible to configure.

In particular, on the classic scope screen 32 (see FIG. 13, etc.), targets around the vehicle are clearly displayed on the scope surface. On this classic scope screen 32, one of the targets is selected as the focus target, and information regarding the focus target is reported. Since the focus targets are marked by the cross gauge 327 and the cursor 325, it is possible to understand at a glance which target is the focus target. This makes it easier for drivers to understand while driving.

Information regarding the focus target is reported using the display color of the scope surface, the scope sub-display 34, and the message window 32M. Both displays are very easy to understand and allow you to grasp information intuitively. The radar detector 1 of this example, which can intuitively grasp various information in this way, is a system that can encourage the driver to concentrate on driving by accurately supporting the driver. Furthermore, the scope sub-display 34 can also display a clock, vehicle speed, etc. in place of the default alarm panel 36, depending on the user's preference. This radar detector 1 can be tailored to meet a wide range of user needs, making it a useful system for a variety of users.

On the preset screen (FIG. 43, etc.) on which the ring display 34 can be set up to three locations, various display items can be set on the ring display 34 according to the user's preference. The ring display 34 has the same specifications as the scope sub-display 34 of the classic scope screen 32, and an alarm panel 36 can also be set. Therefore, when the preset screen is set to standby, it is also possible to arrange the ring display 34 of the alarm panel 36 together with the ring display 34 of the vehicle speed and acceleration. By setting the alarm panel 36 on any of the ring displays 34, it is possible to receive monitoring information regarding traffic monitoring activities even when the preset screen is fixed to the standby mode.

In the radar detection 1 of this example in which the ring display 34 and the scope sub-display 34 are set to the same specifications, consistency of operation is ensured between the preset screen and the classic scope screen 32, and the operation method is easy to learn and easy to use. Ease of use has been improved. In particular, by adopting a circular display area for the scope sub-display 34, compatibility with the ring display 34 for displaying information such as vehicle speed and acceleration on the preset screen is improved, and specifications can be standardized. has been done. On the preset screen, even if the alarm panel 36 is set on one of the ring displays 34, no discomfort will occur (see FIG. 148, etc.).

The outer periphery of the scope sub-display 34 and the ring display 34 is constituted by an annular ring 340. In the radar detector 1 of this example, a display operation (ring action) that utilizes a ring 340, which is also a decorative frame of the scope sub-display 34, is set. By using the ring 340, you can perform various actions such as arrow movement (Fig. 142, etc.), rolling movement (Fig. 144, etc.), and flash movement (Fig. 146, etc.) by moving the area where the lamp appears to be lit. It is possible to express movement. If movements that are easily detected by the human eye are incorporated into the notification operation, it becomes possible to attract the attention of the driver while driving with a high degree of certainty, and it becomes possible to transmit notification information with a high degree of certainty. In a state where there is no notification, it is possible to reduce the need to pay attention to the screen of the radar detector 1, so that the driver's attention can be directed forward in the direction of travel and safety can be improved. The display color of the display operation by the ring 340 is a color according to the type of traffic monitoring activity to be notified. A user who knows the relationship between the type of traffic monitoring activity and the color can immediately grasp the driving situation in which the vehicle is placed just by looking at the display color of the ring action.

Furthermore, it is also possible to set a background image prepared by the user on the preset screen (see FIG. 133, etc.). If you have set an important photo as a background image, by setting one of the ring displays 34 to hide, you can enlarge the display area of the background image and show the photo to your fellow passengers or view it yourself. can. Since it is possible to set which of the three ring displays 34 to be hidden, it is possible to set the hidden ring display 34 so that important parts of the photo are displayed. Note that it is also possible to select a semi-transparent display mode for the ring display 34. If you select the semi-transparent mode, you can make the background image transparent and create an interesting screen experience.

On the map screen 31, the user can set the number of displayed map areas and the number of displayed alarm panel areas as desired. It can be tailored to a wide range of users with various needs, such as users who want a wider map display or users who want a pop-up warning panel to appear when approaching a traffic monitoring location. In particular, when two alarm panel areas are set (Fig. 79), the mini icon 383 on the mini radar scope 38 and the alarm panel 36 are arranged so that the position corresponding to the monitoring information on the alarm panel 36 can be easily grasped. They are related by a link line 312. The two alarm panel areas have different priorities. The alarm panel on the left side only reports information with an alarm level above a certain level. Important information is always displayed on the left alarm panel, making it very easy to understand from the user's perspective.

Note that the alarm panel 36 displayed on the map screen 31 has the same specifications as the alarm panels that can be set on the scope sub display 34 and the ring display 34. Therefore, consistency in operation is maintained whether the map screen 31 is set to standby, the classic scope screen 32 is set, or the preset screen is set. In this way, the radar detector 1 of this example has a consistent specification that is very easy to understand from the user's perspective.

This example is an example of a device that displays, in addition to monitoring information related to traffic monitoring activities, road information regarding roads such as branch roads and ETC lanes, and driving information such as parking, tourist spots, and scenic spots. Various information including location information, such as information regarding amusement parks, restaurants, gas stations, etc., may also be displayed in the map area or panel area. Furthermore, according to the hardware configuration of this example, it is possible to display not only monitoring information related to traffic monitoring activities but also various information including position information on the map screen 31 in an easy-to-understand manner. The map screen 31 of this example is also suitable as a screen for displaying information other than monitoring information.

Although specific examples of the present invention have been described above in detail as in the embodiments, these specific examples merely disclose an example of technology included in the scope of the claims. Needless to say, the scope of the claims should not be interpreted to be limited by the configurations, numerical values, etc. of the specific examples. The scope of the claims includes techniques in which the above-mentioned specific examples are variously modified or changed using known techniques or knowledge of those skilled in the art.

1 Radar detector 10 Control unit 100 Database 121 GPS receiver 122 Microwave receiver 123 Radio receiver 124 Acceleration sensor 125 Gyro 126 Geomagnetic sensor 127 Illuminance sensor 128 Barometric pressure sensor 129 Clock unit 137 Multi-color LED
138 Infrared receiver 15 Touch panel 151 Touch screen 152 TFT liquid crystal display 16 Speaker 17 Memory card reader 171 Memory card 22 Operation buttons 31 Map screen 32 Classic scope screen 34 Ring display, scope sub display 340 Ring 36 Alarm panel 44 Post pin

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It is a system that has the function of displaying a digital clock near the top right of the standby screen,
Equipped with a function to draw a standby screen that displays a clock in an area within an arc as a user-selectable standby screen,
A standby screen displaying a clock in an area within the arc includes a standby screen in which the arc is located at a different position;
Even on a standby screen in which a clock is displayed in an area within an arc in which the positions of the arcs are different, a function is provided to display a digital clock near the upper right of the standby screen in which the clock is displayed in an area within the arc. A system featuring: 2. The system according to claim 1, wherein the area within the arc includes a function of displaying vehicle information other than the clock by accepting a selection from the user. 3. The system according to claim 1, wherein the standby screen includes a standby screen in which the position of the clock can be changed according to a user's selection. A program for causing a computer to implement the functions of the system according to claim 1.

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