JP5412381B2 - Vehicle display device - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a vehicle display device that is mounted on a vehicle and displays a hierarchical menu related to the operation of the in-vehicle device.

Conventionally, as a vehicle display device that is mounted on a vehicle and displays a hierarchical menu for operating an in-vehicle device, for example, a vehicle display described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2007-153197 (Patent Document 1). A device has been proposed. The vehicle display device, a map or a navigation device, or the main display for displaying a menu screen for setting change operation of the audio device is provided on the outside of the steering wheel, selecting a menu screen displayed on the main display or It is substantially composed of a steering switch for determining.

  On the main display, a first hierarchy operation menu arranged in the horizontal direction of the menu screen and a second hierarchy operation menu displayed while being expanded during selection of the first hierarchy operation menu are displayed.

  The steering switch is used to move the selection position in the left and right directions on the menu screen, and to move the selection position in the upward and downward directions and to make a menu selection decision. It consists of a selection decision switch.

  When the driver operates the left direction movement switch or the right direction movement switch, the selected position of the menu on the first hierarchy displayed on the main display moves in the left direction or the right direction. When one of the first-level operation menus is selected by the left-direction movement switch or the right-direction movement switch, the second-level operation menu belonging to the selected first-level operation menu is in a pull-down format. Is displayed.

  In addition, when the selection determination switch is moved upward or downward while the operation menu of the second hierarchy is displayed, the selection position of the operation menu of the second hierarchy moves upward or downward. Then, when the selection determination switch is pressed in a state in which the desired second-level menu is selected by displacing the selection determination switch, the selected operation menu is selected and determined, and corresponds to the selected and determined operation menu. The screen will be displayed on the main display.

JP 2007-153197 A

  However, in the above-described vehicle display device, by operating the switches arranged below the left movement switch, the right movement switch, and the selection determination switch, the display on the previous display is displayed from the screen currently displayed on the display. It is configured to return to the screen. For this reason, when the operation menu is hierarchized in many layers, the driver needs to operate the switch a plurality of times in order to return from the lowest level operation menu to the first level operation menu, and the desired operation menu is displayed. This causes a problem that the number of operations to be performed increases.

  In the vehicle display device described above, when returning from the screen currently displayed on the display to the screen previously displayed on the display, it is necessary to operate a switch different from the switch for selecting the operation menu. For this reason, in order for the driver to visually check the position of the switch, the number of times the line of sight moves during driving increases, which causes a problem that safety is reduced.

  Therefore, the present invention has been made in order to solve such a conventional problem, and the object of the present invention is to reduce the number of operations of the driver and the number of times the driver's line of sight moves, thereby improving safety. An object of the present invention is to provide an improved vehicle display device.

  In order to achieve the above object, the invention described in claim 1 of the present application is a vehicle display that displays a desired menu to be selected from a plurality of hierarchical menus that are mounted on a vehicle and that are related to the operation of on-vehicle equipment. In the apparatus, a display unit that displays each menu, a first operator that moves a cursor on the menu of the first hierarchy displayed on the display unit, and selects a menu recognized by the cursor; A second operator for selecting a menu recognized by the cursor while moving the cursor on the menu of the nth layer (where 2 ≦ n ≦ N; N is the lowest layer) displayed on the display means; Furthermore, when the first hierarchy menu is initially displayed on the display means and a desired first hierarchy menu is selected by the first operator, the selected menu is displayed. In The menu of the second hierarchy is displayed, the menu of the m-th hierarchy (2 ≦ m ≦ N−1) is displayed on the display means, and the desired menu of the m-th hierarchy is displayed by the second operator. When selected, the (m + 1) -th layer menu for the selected menu is displayed, and the menu in any one of the first to N-th layers is displayed on the display means. In addition, when the first operator is operated, regardless of the displayed menu level, the cursor is moved to the first level menu adjacent to the first level menu related to the displayed menu. It is characterized by comprising display control means for performing a process of moving.

  The invention according to claim 2 of the present application is the vehicular display device according to claim 1, wherein the first operating element and the second operating element are continuously pressed for a predetermined time, or a predetermined time. The menu recognized by the cursor is selected by an operation of pressing a predetermined number of times.

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the vehicular display device according to the first or second aspect, the first operating element and the second operating element are provided on a steering wheel. Features.

  According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the vehicle display device according to any one of the first to third aspects, the first operator displays the first hierarchy menu on the display means. The second operator is arranged corresponding to the layer direction when the n-level menu is displayed on the display means.

  According to the vehicle display device of the present invention described in claim 1, when any one of the hierarchical menus is displayed on the display means, it is displayed when the first operator is operated. The cursor is moved to the first layer menu adjacent to the first layer menu related to the menu. For this reason, when returning to the menu of the first hierarchy, it is not necessary to operate the operation element a plurality of times, and it is possible to return to the menu of the first hierarchy with one operation.

  In addition, the first-level menu adjacent to the first-level menu related to the displayed menu is moved by moving the cursor on the first-level menu and selecting the menu recognized by the cursor. Move the cursor to. For this reason, when returning to the menu of the first hierarchy, it is not necessary to visually check the position of the operation element.

  Therefore, it is possible to provide a vehicular display device that can reduce the number of operations of the driver and the number of times the driver's line of sight moves and improve safety.

  According to the vehicle display device of the present invention described in claim 2, the first operating element and the second operating element are continuously pressed for a predetermined time (for example, long pressing operation of the operating element), or The menu recognized by the cursor is selected by an operation of pressing a predetermined number of times within a predetermined time (for example, a double-click operation of the operator). For this reason, it is not necessary to provide a separate operation element for selecting the menu recognized by the cursor, and only the first operation element and the second operation element can be operated, thereby reducing the amount of finger movement. Operability can be improved.

  In addition, since the cursor on the menu and the menu recognized by the cursor can be selected by operating only the first and second operators, the blind operation is easy and the driver's line of sight moves. The number of times can be reduced.

  Therefore, the operability can be improved and the safety can be improved as compared with the conventional vehicle display device.

  According to the vehicle display device of the present invention described in claim 3, since the first operating element and the second operating element are provided on the steering wheel, the operating element is operated while holding the steering wheel. Even if it exists, by reducing the moving amount | distance of a predetermined finger (for example, thumb), it can suppress that an extra motion generate | occur | produces in a wrist and affects driving | operation, and can improve safety | security.

  According to the vehicle display device of the present invention described in claim 4, the first operator is arranged corresponding to the layer direction of the menu of the first layer displayed on the display means, and the nth displayed on the display means. Since the second operator is arranged corresponding to the hierarchical direction of the hierarchical menu, it is easy to grasp the operational direction of the first hierarchical menu and the nth hierarchical menu, and the operability is greatly improved. can do.

It is a figure which shows the display apparatus for vehicles which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the steering switch which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the circuit of the display apparatus for vehicles which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the menu which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the menu display process which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the menu display process which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the menu display process which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the screen which displayed the menu which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the screen which displayed the menu which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the display apparatus for vehicles which concerns on other embodiment of this invention.

  Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. First, with reference to FIG. 1, the display apparatus for vehicles which concerns on embodiment of this invention is demonstrated. FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a vehicle display device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a vehicle display device 1 is mounted on a vehicle and displays a desired menu 40 as a selection target (display means) among a plurality of hierarchized menus 40 related to operation of in-vehicle devices. ) 30 is provided outside the steering wheel 90 and moves a cursor 48 on the menu 40 displayed on the display 30 and also selects a menu recognized by the cursor 48 (a first operation element 81 and The second operation element 82) 80 is constituted.

  As shown in FIG. 1, an area A within the width of the steering wheel 90 as viewed from the driver is provided with a vehicle instrument 10 for displaying the running state of the vehicle, and the display 30 is provided with the vehicle instrument 10. It is provided in a region outside the lateral width B of the steering wheel 90 when viewed from the driver on the upper side (front glass side) from the position.

  The vehicle meter 10 includes a speed meter 11 that displays the traveling speed of the automobile, a tachometer 12 that displays the engine speed, a direction indicator 13a of the right blinker provided above the speed meter 11 and the tachometer 12, and a left A turn indicator direction indicator 13b and a shift indicator display 14 for displaying the shift position of the transmission provided between the speedometer 11 and the tachometer 12 are provided.

  The display 30 is equipped with, for example, a thin film transistor liquid crystal and displays a hierarchical menu 40 related to the operation of the in-vehicle device. When displaying the menu 40, the display 30 displays an icon image in which the contents of each menu 40 are converted into icons for each layer. For example, as shown in FIG. 1, when the first layer menu 41 is displayed on the display 30, first layer icon images 71 a to 71 d corresponding to the menus 40 of the first layer menu 41 are displayed.

  The menu 40 of each layer displayed on the display 30 moves the cursor 48 displayed on the menu 40 by operating a steering switch 80 provided on the steering wheel 90, and the menu 40 moved by the cursor 48 is displayed. It is possible to select. Details will be described later.

  Next, a steering switch according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 2 is a view showing a steering switch according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the steering switch 80 moves a cursor 48 (see FIG. 4 described later) on the menu 41 on the first layer displayed on the display 30 (see FIG. 1), and also recognizes the first switch recognized by the cursor 48. A first operation unit (first operation element) 81 for selecting the menu 41 in the first layer, and an nth layer (where 2 ≦ n ≦ N; N is the lowest layer) displayed on the display 30, The second operation unit (second operation element) 82 for moving the cursor 48 on the menu 40 of the second layer 42 and the third layer 43) and selecting the menu 40 recognized by the cursor 48 is provided. .

  The first operation unit 81 moves the cursor 48 on the first level menu 41 (see FIG. 4 to be described later) displayed on the display 30 to the left and displays the first level menu 41 recognized by the cursor 48. The left switch 81a to be selected and the right switch 81b to move the cursor 48 on the menu 41 on the first hierarchy to the right and to select the menu 41 on the first hierarchy recognized by the cursor 48 are configured.

  The second operation unit 82 moves the cursor 48 on the second layer menu 42 (see FIG. 4 described later) and the third layer menu 43 (see FIG. 4 described later) displayed on the display 30 upward. At the same time, the up switch 82a for selecting the second layer menu 42 and the third layer menu 43 recognized by the cursor 48, and the cursor 48 on the second layer menu 42 and the third layer menu 43 are moved downward. It consists of a downward switch 82 b that moves and selects the menu 40 recognized by the cursor 48.

  The steering switch 80 includes a cross key in which a first operation unit 81 and a second operation unit 82 are arranged in a cross shape. The first operation unit 81 is provided in the same vertical direction as the layer direction (the horizontal direction of the display 30 in this embodiment) of the menu 41 (see FIG. 4 described later) of the first layer displayed on the display 30. The operation unit 82 of the second hierarchy menu 42 (see FIG. 4 described later) and the third hierarchy menu 43 (refer to FIG. 4 described later) displayed on the display 30 are arranged in the hierarchy direction (in this embodiment, the display 30 of the display 30). (Vertical direction) and the same horizontal direction.

  As described above, since the first operation unit 81 and the second operation unit 82 are provided on the steering wheel 90 (see FIG. 1), the operation units 81 and 82 are operated while holding the steering wheel 90. However, the amount of movement of a predetermined finger (for example, thumb) can be reduced. As a result, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of extra movement on the wrist and affect the driving, thereby improving safety.

  Further, the first operation unit 81 is arranged corresponding to the layer direction of the first layer menu 41 (see FIG. 4 described later) displayed on the display 30 (see FIG. 1), and the second layer displayed on the display 30. The second operation unit 82 is arranged corresponding to the hierarchical direction of the menu 42 (see FIG. 4 to be described later) and the menu 43 of the third hierarchy (see FIG. 4 to be described later). For this reason, it becomes easy to grasp the operation direction of the menu 41 of the first hierarchy and the operation directions of the menus of the other hierarchy (the menu 42 of the second hierarchy and the menu 43 of the third hierarchy), and the operability is greatly improved. Can do.

  Further, the basic operation of recognizing and selecting the first level menu 41 (see FIG. 4 described later) is assigned to the upward switch 82a and the downward switch 82b, and the second level new 42 (see FIG. 4 described later). And the basic operation of recognition and selection of the menu 43 (see FIG. 4 described later) of the third hierarchy is assigned to the left switch 81a and the right switch 81b to make the driver aware of the operation. Accordingly, it is not necessary to display a button operation screen (for example, an icon corresponding to a return switch or a menu switch) in the display 30 (see FIG. 1), and it is not necessary to secure a display area for an operation guide. . Therefore, the entire display screen of the display 30 can be used effectively.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 3, the configuration of the circuit provided in the vehicle display device 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 3 shows the control circuit of the vehicle display device according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is a block diagram which shows a structure.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the control circuit 50 (display control means) is roughly constituted by a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 51, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 52, and a RAM (Random Access Memory) 53. It is provided inside the device 1.

  The CPU 51 controls display of each menu 40 (see FIG. 4 described later) displayed on the display 30 based on a signal output from a steering switch 80 (see FIG. 2) provided on the steering wheel 90.

  The ROM 52 is a control program executed by the CPU 51, and icon images (first hierarchy icon image 71, second hierarchy icon image 72, third hierarchy) in which the contents of each menu 40 displayed on the display 30 (see FIG. 1) are iconified. The icon image data of the icon image 73, see FIG. The RAM 53 stores various data such as image data determined by executing a control program.

  The control circuit 50 is connected to the battery B and supplies an appropriate power supply voltage to the CPU 51. The control circuit 50 is connected via an I / F (interface) 60a to generate a predetermined voltage. Connected via F60b is a CAN (Controller Area Network) that inputs various signals that detect the state of the vehicle. Various detection signals input via the I / F 60 b are received by the CAN communication unit 55.

  The control circuit 50 is connected to a switch 56 (SW) for resetting an odometer (ODO / TRIP) including an integrated odometer or trip meter travel distance, and a signal indicating information such as audio connected via the I / F 60c. And an external video for inputting a rear image of the vehicle captured by a camera installed outside the vehicle and connected via the I / F 60d. A signal input from the external video is output to a DEC (decoder) 57.

  Furthermore, the control circuit 50 is connected to a steering switch 80 (see FIG. 2) via the I / F 60e. When the left switch 81a, the right switch 81b, the upper switch 82a, and the lower switch 82b are pressed, the steering switch 80 inputs signals corresponding to the switches 81a, 81b, 82a, and 82b.

  Based on the signal corresponding to each switch 81a, 81b, 82a, 82b input via the I / F 60e, the CPU 51 continues the normal pressing operation (single pressing operation) for a predetermined time. Then, it is determined whether any one of the pressing operation (long pressing operation) and the pressing operation (double click operation) is performed a predetermined number of times within a predetermined time.

  Further, the control circuit 50 includes a speed meter 11, a tachometer 12, an LCD (liquid crystal display) 21, an LCD illumination LED 22, an LED 23, an external memory 58, a TFT (Thin Film Transistor); Thin film transistor liquid crystal) 35 is connected.

  The speed meter 11 and the tachometer 12 are controlled to rotate the hands 11a and 12a based on the signal indicating the traveling speed received by the CAN communication unit 55 and the signal indicating the rotation of the engine. Further, the image data may be generated based on the signal indicating the traveling speed and the signal indicating the rotation of the engine, and the generated image data may be displayed on the vehicle instrument 10 as a speed meter and a tachometer.

  The LCD 21 is mounted on the vehicle instrument 10 and connected via the LCD driver 21a. The LCD driver 21 a receives display signals for various information output from the CPU 51, performs drawing processing, etc., and outputs image display signals to the LCD 21. The LCD 21 displays an odometer, trip meter, shift indicator for displaying the shift position of the transmission, and the like based on various information display signals output from the CPU 51.

  The LCD illumination LED 22 is connected via the I / F 22a, and the LED 23 is connected via the I / F 23a. The LED 22 for LCD illumination lights the whole vehicle instrument 10, and LED23 shows the signal etc. which show the state of the vehicle received by the CAN communication part 55 (for example, abnormality of electronic control of an engine, abnormality of an airbag system, etc.) On the basis of the signal), a warning symbol or the like of the vehicle instrument 10 is turned on or blinked.

  The external memory 58 has a background color in which a background color is defined for each layer (first layer menu 41, second layer menu 42, third layer menu 43, see FIG. 4 described later) displayed on the display 30. Icon display colors in which a display color and a background color are defined for each pattern data and a plurality of icon images (first layer icon image 71, second layer icon image 72, third layer icon image 73, see FIG. 4 described later). Various data such as pattern data is stored.

  The TFT 35 is mounted on the display 30 and displays the menu 40 by various information display signals from the CPU 51 output based on the operation of the steering switch 80. As a result, a desired menu 40 is displayed on the display 30 based on the operation of the steering switch 80.

  Next, a hierarchical menu according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a hierarchical menu according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the menu 40 according to the embodiment of the present invention includes a first layer menu 41, a second layer menu 42, and a third layer menu 43. In the following embodiment, the case where the menu 43 of the third hierarchy is the lowest layer will be described, but the same configuration is also provided when a hierarchy lower than the third hierarchy is provided.

  In the following embodiment, the case where all of the menus 41 in the first layer have the menu 43 in the third layer will be described. However, one or more first layers in the menu 41 in the first layer are described. In the menu 41, the first layer or the second layer may be the lowest layer. Further, one or a plurality of first-level menus 41 may have a lower hierarchy (for example, a fourth hierarchy) lower than the third hierarchy.

  When the in-vehicle display device 1 is turned on, the first level menu 41 is initially displayed on the display 30 (see FIG. 1). The first layer menu 41 has a plurality of menu contents, and the display 30 displays first layer icon images 71 a to 71 e in which the menu contents are converted into icons.

  A cursor 48 is displayed on one first layer icon image among the plurality of first layer icon images 71a to 71e. The cursor 48 moves leftward by normally operating the left switch 81a (see FIG. 2), or moves rightward by normally operating the right switch 81b (see FIG. 2).

  Among the first layer icon images 71a to 71e, when the first layer icon image is recognized by the cursor 48 being stopped, the left direction switch 81a (see FIG. 2) or the right direction switch 81b ( When one first layer icon image is selected by a pressing operation (long pressing operation) continuously for a predetermined time or a predetermined number of pressing operations (double click operation) within a predetermined time, A second layer menu 42 corresponding to the one layer icon image (one first layer menu 41) is displayed on the display 30 (see FIG. 1). The second level menu 42 has a plurality of menu contents, and the display 30 displays second level icon images 72 a to 72 e in which the menu contents are converted into icons.

  A cursor 48 moved from the first layer icon images 71a to 71e is displayed on one second layer icon image among the plurality of second layer icon images 72a to 72e. The cursor 48 moves upward by normal operation of the upward switch 82a (see FIG. 2), or moves downward by normally operating the downward switch 81b (see FIG. 2).

  Among the second layer icon images 72a to 72e, when the second layer icon image is recognized by the cursor 48 being stopped, the upward switch 82a (see FIG. 2) or the downward switch 82b ( When one second layer icon image is selected by a pressing operation (long pressing operation) continuously for a predetermined time or a predetermined number of pressing operations (double click operation) within a predetermined time, A third layer menu 43 corresponding to the two layer icon image (one second layer menu 42) is displayed on the display 30 (see FIG. 1). The menu 43 in the third hierarchy has a plurality of menu contents, and the display 30 displays third hierarchy icon images 73a to 73e in which the menu contents are converted into icons.

  On the other hand, when the second hierarchy icon images 72a to 72e are displayed on the display 30 (see FIG. 1), the left switch 81a (see FIG. 2) or the right switch 81b (see FIG. 2) is operated. In the event that the cursor 48 has moved, the cursor 48 moves to the menu 41 in the first hierarchy.

  When the cursor 48 moves to the first layer menu 41, the cursor 48 moves to the second layer menu 42 displayed on the display 30 (see FIG. 1) among the first layer menu 41 (icon images 71a to 71e). It moves to the first level menu 41 adjacent to the first level menu 41. For example, as shown in FIG. 4, when the menu 42 of the second hierarchy is displayed on the display 30, when the left switch 81a (see FIG. 2) is operated, the cursor 48 is moved to the second hierarchy. It moves to the first hierarchy icon image 71a adjacent to the left of the first hierarchy icon image 71b corresponding to the menu 41 of the first hierarchy to which the menu 42 belongs.

  Further, for example, as shown in FIG. 4, when the menu 42 in the second hierarchy is displayed on the display 30 (see FIG. 1), when the right switch 81b (see FIG. 2) is operated, the cursor is displayed. 48 moves to the 1st hierarchy icon image 71c right next to the 1st hierarchy icon image 71b corresponding to the menu 41 of the 1st hierarchy to which the menu 42 of the 2nd hierarchy belongs.

  A cursor 48 moved from the second layer icon image or menu list 72a to 72e is placed on one third layer icon image or menu list 73a to 73e among the plurality of third layer icon images or menu lists 73a to 73e. Is displayed. The cursor 48 moves upward by normally operating the upward switch 82a (see FIG. 2), or moves downward by normally operating the downward switch 82b (see FIG. 2).

  In the case where one third-layer icon image or menu list is recognized by the cursor 48 being stopped among the third-layer icon images or menu lists 73a to 73e, the upward switch 82a (see FIG. 2), or The third-level icon image or menu list is displayed by pressing the down switch 82b (see FIG. 2) continuously for a predetermined period of time (long-pressing operation) or by pressing a predetermined number of times (double-clicking) within a predetermined period of time. Is selected, an image corresponding to one third-level icon image or menu list (third-level menu 43) on the display 30 (for example, a rear image of a vehicle or navigation input from an AV device and an external video) Information images).

  On the other hand, when the third floor icon images or menu lists 73a to 73e are displayed on the display 30 (see FIG. 1), the left switch 81a (see FIG. 2) or the right switch 81b (see FIG. 2). When is operated, the cursor 48 moves to the first hierarchy menu 41.

  When the cursor 48 moves to the first hierarchy menu 41, the first hierarchy menu 41 (icon images 71a to 71e) of the first hierarchy menu 41 (refer to FIG. 1) of the first hierarchy menu 41 (see FIG. 1) is associated with the first hierarchy menu 43. Move to the first layer menu 41 adjacent to the layer menu 41. For example, as shown in FIG. 4, when the menu 43 of the third hierarchy is displayed on the display 30, when the left switch 81a (see FIG. 2) is operated, the cursor 48 is moved to the third hierarchy. It moves to the first hierarchy icon image 71a adjacent to the left of the first hierarchy icon image 71b corresponding to the menu 41 of the first hierarchy to which the menu 43 belongs.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 4, when the menu 43 in the third hierarchy is displayed on the display (see FIG. 1), when the right switch 81a (see FIG. 2) is operated, the cursor 48 is displayed. Moves to the first layer icon image 71c right next to the first layer icon image 71b corresponding to the first layer menu 41 to which the third layer menu 43 belongs.

  That is, the first level menu 41 is initially displayed on the display 30, and when the desired first level menu 41 is selected by the first operation unit 81, the first level menu 41 is selected. A two-level menu 42 is displayed on the display 30.

  Then, the display 30 displays a menu of the m-th layer (2 ≦ m ≦ N−1) (the menu 42 of the second layer in the present embodiment), and a desired m-th layer is displayed on the second operation unit 82. Menu (second level menu 42 in the embodiment of the present invention) is selected, the (m + 1) th level menu (in the present embodiment, the third level menu 42) of the selected menu is selected. Menu 43) is displayed.

  When displaying the menu, another window may be displayed with the previous menu displayed on the screen, and the newly selected menu may be displayed, or the screen may be switched, and the newly selected menu displayed on the entire screen. You may do it.

  Furthermore, when any one of the first to Nth layers (in the present embodiment, the layer menus 41, 42, and 43) is displayed on the display 30, the first operation unit 81 operates. When the menu is displayed, the cursor is moved to the first level menu 41 adjacent to the first level menu 41 related to the displayed menu regardless of the level of the displayed menu.

  As described above, when the first operation unit 81 is operated while the menu 40 of any hierarchy is displayed on the display 30, the menu 41 of the first hierarchy related to the displayed menu 40. The cursor 48 is moved to the menu 41 of the first hierarchy adjacent to. For this reason, when returning to the first level menu 41, it is not necessary to operate the operation units 81 and 82 a plurality of times, and it is possible to return to the first level menu 41 by one operation.

  In addition, the cursor 48 on the first layer menu 41 is moved, and the first operation unit 81 that selects the menu recognized by the cursor 48 is adjacent to the first layer menu 41 related to the displayed menu 40. The cursor 48 is moved to the menu 41 of the first hierarchy. For this reason, when returning to the menu 41 of the first hierarchy, it is not necessary to visually confirm the positions of the operation units 81 and 82.

  Therefore, it is possible to provide the vehicle display device 1 with improved safety by reducing the number of times the driver operates and the number of times the driver's line of sight moves.

  In addition, the first operation unit 81 and the second operation unit 82 are operated to continuously press for a predetermined time (for example, a long press operation of an operator), or to press a predetermined number of times within a predetermined time (for example, The menu recognized by the cursor 48 is selected by a double click operation of the operator. For this reason, it is not necessary to provide a separate operation unit for selecting the menu recognized by the cursor 48, and it is possible to perform operations only with the first operation unit 81 and the second operation unit 82, and the amount of finger movement can be reduced. Operability can be improved by reducing.

  Furthermore, since only the first operation unit 81 and the second operation unit 82 can be used to move the cursor 48 on the menu 40 or select the menu 40 recognized by the cursor 48, it is easy to perform a blind operation, driving The number of times the person's line of sight moves can be reduced.

  Therefore, the operability can be improved and the safety can be improved as compared with the conventional operation unit.

  Next, with reference to FIGS. 5 to 9, the operation of the vehicle display device 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described. 5 to 7 are flowcharts of the menu display process according to the embodiment of the present invention. 8 and 9 are diagrams showing screens displaying menus according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  As shown in FIG. 5, first, the CPU 51 of the control circuit 50 initially displays the first layer menu 41 on the display 30 (see FIG. 1) when the on-vehicle display device 1 is powered on ( Step S1). That is, as shown in FIG. 8A, first layer icon images 71 a to 71 d in which the menu contents of the first layer menu 41 are converted into icons are displayed on the display 30. When the menu 41 of the first hierarchy is initially displayed, another first hierarchy icon image can be obtained by operating the first operation unit 81 (see FIG. 2) of the steering switch 80 on the first hierarchy icon image 71a. A cursor 48 to move to is displayed.

  Next, the CPU 51 determines whether or not a predetermined operation has been performed on the first operation unit 81 (step S2). Specifically, the CPU 51 continuously presses the left switch 81a (see FIG. 2) or the right switch 81b (see FIG. 2) of the steering switch 80 for a predetermined period of time or performs a predetermined operation. It is determined whether or not a signal corresponding to the operation has been input when the pressing operation (double click operation) is performed a predetermined number of times within the time.

  When it is determined that the first operation unit 81 has been operated in a predetermined manner (step S2: YES), the CPU 51 displays the second layer menu 42 on the display 30 (see FIG. 1) (step S3). That is, the CPU 51 continuously presses the left switch 81a (see FIG. 2) or the right switch 81b (see FIG. 2) for a predetermined time (a long press operation) or presses the predetermined number of times within the predetermined time. When the first layer menu 41 is selected by (double-click operation), the second layer menu 42 for the selected menu is displayed on the display 30.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8A, the CPU 51 recognizes the first hierarchy icon image 71b by stopping the cursor 48 on the first hierarchy icon image 71b, and the left direction switch 81a. (See FIG. 2), or the right switch 81b (see FIG. 2) is continuously pressed for a predetermined time (long press operation), or a predetermined number of times within a predetermined time (double click operation), the first layer When the icon image 71b is selected, as shown in FIG. 8B, the second-level menu 42 corresponding to the first-level icon image 71b (first-level menu 41) is displayed on the display 30.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the first operation unit 81 is not operated in a predetermined manner (step S2: NO), the CPU 51 determines whether or not the first operation unit 81 is normally operated (step S4). That is, the CPU 51 inputs a signal corresponding to the operation when the normal pressing operation (single pressing operation) is performed on the left switch 81a (see FIG. 2) or the right switch 81b (see FIG. 2). It is determined whether or not.

  When the CPU 51 determines that the first operation unit 81 is not normally operated (step S4: NO), the CPU 51 proceeds to the process of step S1. On the other hand, when it is determined that the first operation unit 81 is normally operated (step S4: YES), the CPU 51 moves the cursor 48 on the menu 41 in the first hierarchy (step S5). That is, the cursor 48 displayed on the menu 41 in the first hierarchy is moved leftward by normally operating the left switch 81a (see FIG. 2), or the right switch 81b (see FIG. 2) is normally operated. To move to the right.

  Specifically, the CPU 51 normally operates the left switch 81a (see FIG. 2) with the cursor 48 displayed on the first hierarchy icon image 71b shown in FIG. Move to icon image 71a. Further, the cursor 48 displayed on the first hierarchy icon image 71b shown in FIG. 8A is moved to the first hierarchy icon image 71c adjacent to the right by normally operating the right switch 81b (see FIG. 2). . When this process ends, the CPU 51 proceeds to the process of step S1.

  After the process of step S3, the CPU 51 determines whether or not the second operation unit 82 has been operated (step S11). Specifically, whether or not the CPU 51 has input a signal corresponding to the operation by operating the upper switch 82a (see FIG. 2) or the lower switch 82b (see FIG. 2) of the steering switch 80. Is determined.

  When it is determined that the second operation unit 82 has been operated (step S11: YES), the CPU 51 determines whether or not the second operation unit 82 has been operated in a predetermined manner (step S12). Specifically, the CPU 51 continuously presses the upper switch 82a (see FIG. 2) or the lower switch 82b (see FIG. 2) of the steering switch 80 for a predetermined period of time or performs a predetermined operation. It is determined whether or not a signal corresponding to the operation has been input when the pressing operation (double click operation) is performed a predetermined number of times within the time.

  When it is determined that the second operation unit 82 has been operated in a predetermined manner (step S12: YES), the CPU 51 displays the third hierarchy menu 43 on the display 30 (see FIG. 1) (step S13). That is, the CPU 51 continuously presses the upward switch 82a (see FIG. 2) or the downward switch 82b (see FIG. 2) for a predetermined time (a long press operation) or presses the predetermined number of times within the predetermined time. When the second layer menu 42 is selected by (double click operation), the third layer menu 43 for the selected menu is displayed on the display 30.

  Specifically, when the CPU 51 recognizes the second hierarchy icon image 72b by stopping the cursor 48 on the second hierarchy icon image 72b shown in FIG. 8C, the upward switch 82a (FIG. 2). Or the second-level icon image or the down switch 82b (see FIG. 2) by a pressing operation (long pressing operation) continuously for a predetermined time, or a predetermined number of pressing operations (double click operation) within a predetermined time. When the menu list 72b is selected, the third layer menu 43 corresponding to the second layer icon image or the menu list 72b (second layer menu 42) is displayed on the display 30.

  On the other hand, when the CPU 51 determines that the second operation unit 82 has not been operated in a predetermined manner (step S2: NO), the CPU 48 moves the cursor 48 on the menu 42 in the second hierarchy (step S14). That is, the cursor 48 displayed on the menu 42 in the second hierarchy is moved upward by normally operating the upward switch 81a (see FIG. 2), or the downward switch 82b (see FIG. 2) is normally operated. To move downward.

  Specifically, the CPU 51 normally operates the down switch 82a (see FIG. 2) with the cursor 48 displayed on the second hierarchy icon image or menu list 72b shown in FIG. Move to the second hierarchy icon image or menu list 72c. Further, the cursor 48 displayed on the second hierarchy icon image or menu list 72b shown in FIG. 8 (c) is normally operated by the upward switch 82b (see FIG. 2), whereby the second hierarchy icon image or menu list 72a. Move up. When this process ends, the CPU 51 proceeds to the process of step S11.

  On the other hand, when determining that the second operation unit 82 is not operated (step S11: NO), the CPU 51 determines whether or not the first operation unit 81 is operated (step S15). Specifically, whether the CPU 51 has input a signal corresponding to the operation by operating the left switch 81a (see FIG. 2) or the right switch 81b (see FIG. 2) of the steering switch 80. Is determined.

  When the CPU 51 determines that the first operation unit 81 is not operated (step S15: NO), the CPU 51 proceeds to the process of step S11. On the other hand, when it is determined that the first operation unit 81 has been operated (step S15: YES), the cursor 48 is moved to the first hierarchical menu 41 adjacent to the first hierarchical menu 41 related to the menu 40 displayed on the display 30. To move. That is, as shown in FIG. 8C, when the second-level menu 42 is displayed on the display 30, the left switch 81a (see FIG. 2) or the right switch 81b (see FIG. 2). As shown in FIG. 8D, the cursor 48 moves to a menu adjacent to the first layer menu 41 to which the second layer menu 42 displayed on the display 30 belongs.

  Specifically, in FIG. 8C, the CPU 51 recognizes the second hierarchy icon image or menu list 72b when the cursor 48 stops at the second hierarchy icon image or menu list 72b. When the direction switch 81a (see FIG. 2) is operated, the cursor 48 is a first layer icon image adjacent to the left of the first layer icon image 71b corresponding to the first layer menu 41 to which the second layer menu 42 belongs. Move up 71a.

  On the other hand, in FIG. 8C, when the second hierarchy icon image or menu list 72b is recognized by the cursor 48 stopping on the second hierarchy icon image or menu list 72b, the right switch 81b (FIG. 2). When (see) is operated, as shown in FIG. 8D, the cursor 48 moves to the right next to the first hierarchy icon image 71b corresponding to the first hierarchy menu 41 to which the second hierarchy menu 42 belongs. Moves up on the one-level icon image 71c. When this process ends, the CPU 51 proceeds to the process of step S1.

  After the process of step S13, the CPU 51 determines whether or not the CPU 51 has operated the second operation unit 82 (step S21). Specifically, whether or not the CPU 51 has input a signal corresponding to the operation by operating the upper switch 82a (see FIG. 2) or the lower switch 82b (see FIG. 2) of the steering switch 80. Is determined.

  When determining that the second operation unit 82 has been operated (step S21: YES), the CPU 51 determines whether or not the second operation unit 82 has been operated in a predetermined manner (step S22). Specifically, the CPU 51 continuously presses the upper switch 82a (see FIG. 2) or the lower switch 82b (see FIG. 2) of the steering switch 80 for a predetermined period of time or performs a predetermined operation. It is determined whether or not a signal corresponding to the operation has been input when the pressing operation (double click operation) is performed a predetermined number of times within the time.

  When the CPU 51 determines that the second operation unit 82 has been operated in a predetermined manner (step S12: YES), the CPU 51 executes the third layer menu (step S23). That is, the CPU 51 continuously presses the upward switch 82a (see FIG. 2) or the downward switch 82b (see FIG. 2) for a predetermined time (a long press operation) or presses the predetermined number of times within the predetermined time. When the menu 43 in the third hierarchy is selected by (double click operation), an image corresponding to the selected menu is displayed on the display 30. For example, one of various images such as a rear image of the vehicle and a navigation information image corresponding to the selected menu is displayed on the display 30. When the CPU 51 ends this process, the menu display process ends.

  On the other hand, when the CPU 51 determines that the second operation unit 82 is not operated in a predetermined manner (step S22: NO), the CPU 51 moves the cursor 48 on the menu 43 in the third hierarchy (step S24). That is, the cursor 48 displayed on the menu 43 in the third hierarchy is moved upward by normally operating the upward switch 81a (see FIG. 2), or the downward switch 82b (see FIG. 2) is normally operated. To move downward.

  More specifically, the CPU 51 normally operates the cursor 48 (see FIG. 4) displayed on the third hierarchy icon image or the menu lists 73a to 73e by operating the down switch 82a (see FIG. 2). Move to the second layer icon image. Further, the cursor 48 displayed on the third hierarchy icon image or menu list 73a to 73e is moved to the upper third hierarchy icon image or menu list by normally operating the up switch 82b (see FIG. 2). When this process ends, the CPU 51 proceeds to the process of step S21.

  On the other hand, when determining that the second operation unit 82 is not operated (step S21: NO), the CPU 51 determines whether or not the first operation unit 81 is operated (step S25). Specifically, whether the CPU 51 has input a signal corresponding to the operation by operating the left switch 81a (see FIG. 2) or the right switch 81b (see FIG. 2) of the steering switch 80. Is determined.

  When the CPU 51 determines that the first operation unit 81 is not operated (step S25: NO), the CPU 51 proceeds to the process of step S21. On the other hand, when it is determined that the first operation unit 81 has been operated (step S25: YES), the cursor 48 is moved to the first hierarchical menu 41 adjacent to the first hierarchical menu 41 related to the menu displayed on the display 30. Moving. That is, when the menu 43 in the third hierarchy is displayed on the display 30, the cursor 48 is displayed when the left switch 81a (see FIG. 2) or the right switch 81b (see FIG. 2) is operated. Moves to a menu adjacent to the first layer menu 41 to which the third layer menu 43 displayed on the display 30 belongs.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 4, when the CPU 51 recognizes the third hierarchy icon image or menu list 73 a when the cursor 48 stops on the third hierarchy icon image or menu list 73 a, When the direction switch 81a (see FIG. 2) is operated, the cursor 48 is a first hierarchy icon image adjacent to the left of the first hierarchy icon image 71b corresponding to the first hierarchy menu 41 to which the third hierarchy menu 43 belongs. Move up 71a.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 4, when the third hierarchy icon image or menu list 73a is recognized when the cursor 48 stops on the third hierarchy icon image or menu list 73a, the right switch 81b (FIG. 2) is displayed. When the operation is performed, the cursor 48 moves onto the first layer icon image 71c on the right side of the first layer icon image 71b corresponding to the first layer menu 41 to which the third layer menu 43 belongs. When this process ends, the CPU 51 proceeds to the process of step S21.

  As described above, as shown in FIG. 8A, the CPU 51 initially displays on the display 30 the first layer icon images 71 a to 71 d in which the menu contents of the menu 41 of the first layer are iconified on the display 30. To do. Then, as shown in FIG. 8A, the cursor 48 displayed on the first hierarchy icon image 71b is normally operated by the left switch 81a (see FIG. 2), so that the first icon image 71a adjacent to the left is displayed. Moving. Further, as shown in FIG. 8A, the cursor 48 displayed on the first hierarchy icon image 71b is normally operated by the right switch 81b (see FIG. 2), so that the first icon image 71c adjacent to the right is displayed. Moving.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 8A, the first icon images 71a to 71e can be displayed on the display 30, for example, up to four, and the right switch 81b (see FIG. 2) is displayed. By performing a normal operation, the first icon images 71e to 71g that are not displayed on the display 30 can be displayed on the display 30, and the cursor 48 can be moved onto the first icon images 71e to 71g. Further, when the first icon images 71e to 71g are displayed on the display 30 in stages, the first icon images 71a to 71d are hidden in stages.

  The left switch 81a (see FIG. 2) or the right switch 81b (see FIG. 2) of the steering switch 80 is continuously pressed for a predetermined time (long press operation) or pressed a predetermined number of times within a predetermined time ( When desired first icon images 71a to 71g are selected by a double click operation), as shown in FIG. 8 (b), the first hierarchy image corresponding to the selected first icon images 71a to 71g is selected. A second-level menu 42 for the menu 41 is displayed.

  The menu 42 in the second hierarchy and the menu 43 in the third hierarchy are selected by the upward switch 82a (see FIG. 2) or the downward switch 82b (see FIG. 2). For example, as shown in FIG. 8B, when the second hierarchy icon image or menu list 72a is recognized by stopping the cursor 48 in the second hierarchy icon image or menu list 72a, the cursor 48 is moved down. When the direction switch 82b (see FIG. 2) is normally operated, the icon moves to the second hierarchy icon image or menu list 72b.

  When a menu other than the first layer menu 41 (the second layer menu 42 or the third layer menu 43) is displayed on the display 30 (see FIGS. 8B and 8C), steering When the right switch 81b (see FIG. 2) of the switch 80 is operated, as shown in FIG. 8 (d), the cursor 48 is the first menu to which the second-level menu 42 displayed on the display 30 belongs. Move to the first layer icon image 71c adjacent to the right of the first layer icon image 71b corresponding to the menu 41 of the layer.

  As shown in FIG. 8, for example, up to four first icon images 71 can be displayed on the display 30, and the right button 81 b (see FIG. 2) is normally operated to display the first icon image 71 on the display 30. Although the case where the non-displayed first hierarchy icon images 71e to 71g are displayed on the display 30 has been described, as shown in FIG. 9A, the first hierarchy icon images 71a to 71g are divided into two stages. Thus, all the first layer icon images 71a to 71g may be configured to be displayed on the display 30. In this case, for example, as shown in FIG. 9A, when the first hierarchy icon image 71d is recognized by the cursor 48 stopping on the first hierarchy icon image 71d displayed at the upper right end of the display 30. When the right switch 81b (see FIG. 2) is normally operated, as shown in FIG. 9B, the cursor 48 moves to the first layer icon image 41e at the lower left end of the lower row.

  Further, when one icon image is recognized by the cursor 48 from the plurality of icon images 71, 72, 73 by operating the steering switch 80, the one icon image is enlarged and displayed for a predetermined time. You may do it (refer Fig.8 (a)).

  The plurality of icon images 71, 72, 73 are associated with different display colors for each icon image. When one icon image is recognized by operating the steering switch 80, You may comprise so that it may display with the display color corresponding to the icon image which recognized the background of the some icon image 71,72,73 displayed on the display 30. FIG.

  Further, different animation images are associated with the icon images 71, 72, 73 for each icon image, and one icon image is recognized by operating the steering switch 80 (see FIG. 1). In this case, an animation image corresponding to the recognized icon image is displayed in the animation image display area provided around the recognized icon image among the plurality of icon images 71, 72, and 37 displayed on the display 30. You may comprise.

  Next, another embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a vehicle display device 1 according to another embodiment of the present invention.

  As shown in FIG. 10, the vehicle instrument 10 that displays the running state of the vehicle and the like is provided in a region A within the lateral width of the steering wheel 90 when viewed from the driver, and the display 30 is the steering wheel when viewed from the driver. It is provided in a region 90 outside the lateral width B. That is, the display 30 is provided to extend outward from the region C surrounded by the outer periphery of the steering wheel 90 on the upper side (windshield side) from the position where the vehicle instrument 10 is provided.

  Thus, by providing the display 30 in the region outside the lateral width B of the steering wheel 90, the hierarchical menu 40 displayed on the display 30 is not hidden by the steering wheel 90, and the visibility of the display 30 is improved. can do.

  The vehicle instrument 10 and the display 30 have an integrated structure, and a single front glass 20 is disposed on the front surfaces of the vehicle instrument 10 and the display 30. In this way, by making the vehicle instrument 10 and the display 30 into an integrated structure, it becomes possible to display information related to the vehicle instrument 10 on the display 30, and therefore, between the vehicle instrument 10 and the display 30. Can display linked and linked images.

  Further, by operating the steering switch 80, one icon image is recognized, and the background of the plurality of icon images 71, 72, 73 displayed on the display 30 is displayed in a display color corresponding to the recognized icon image. When configured, the display color corresponding to the recognized icon image enters the field of view even when the driver's line of sight is ahead while driving, so the driver recognizes the icon image (menu without moving the line of sight to the display 30) ).

  Further, by operating the steering switch 80, one icon image is recognized, and an animation image display area provided around the recognized icon image among the plurality of icon images 71, 72, 37 displayed on the display 30 is displayed. When the animation image corresponding to the recognized icon image is displayed, the animation image corresponding to the recognized icon image enters the field of view even when the driver's line of sight is ahead during driving. The recognized icon image (menu) can be grasped without moving the line of sight to the display 30. Therefore, the number of times that the driver's line of sight moves can be further reduced.

  In this way, the vehicle display device 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention is mounted on a vehicle and displays a desired menu to be selected from a plurality of hierarchical menus 40 related to the operation of the in-vehicle device. In the vehicular display device 1, a display 30 that displays each menu 40 and a cursor 48 on the menu 41 on the first hierarchy displayed on the display 30 are moved, and a menu recognized by the cursor 48 is selected. The operation unit 81 moves the cursor 48 on the menu of the nth layer (where 2 ≦ n ≦ N; N is the lowest layer) displayed on the display 30 and also selects the menu recognized by the cursor 48. In addition, the first level menu 41 is initially displayed on the display 30 and a desired value is displayed on the first operation unit 81. When the menu 41 of the first layer is selected, the menu 42 of the second layer for the selected menu 40 is displayed, and the menu of the mth layer (2 ≦ m ≦ N−1) is displayed on the display 30. When a desired m-th layer menu is selected by the second operation unit 82, the (m + 1) -th layer menu for the selected menu is displayed, and the display 30 displays the first to N-th layers. When the first operation unit 81 is operated while any one of the hierarchy menus is displayed, the second menu related to the displayed menu is displayed regardless of the displayed menu hierarchy. Display control means for performing a process of moving the cursor to the first level menu 41 adjacent to the first level menu 41 is provided.

  In addition, in the vehicle display device 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention, the first operation unit 81 and the second operation unit 82 are operated to continuously press for a predetermined time (long press operation) or within a predetermined time. The menu recognized by the cursor 48 is selected by an operation of pressing a predetermined number of times (double click operation).

  Furthermore, in the vehicle display device 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention, the first operation unit 81 and the second operation unit 82 are provided on the steering wheel 90.

  In the vehicular display device 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention, the first operation unit 81 is arranged corresponding to the layer direction when the menu 41 of the first layer is displayed on the display 30, and the second operation unit 81 The operation unit 82 is arranged corresponding to the layer direction when the second layer menu 42 and the third layer menu 43 are displayed on the display 30.

  And according to the display apparatus 1 for vehicles which concerns on embodiment of this invention, when the menu 40 of any hierarchy is displayed on the display 30, when the 1st operation part 81 is operated, The cursor 48 is moved to the first layer menu 41 adjacent to the first layer menu 41 related to the displayed menu. For this reason, when returning to the first level menu 41, it is not necessary to operate the operation units 81 and 82 a plurality of times, and it is possible to return to the first level menu 41 by one operation.

  In addition, the cursor 48 on the first layer menu 41 is moved, and the first operation unit 81 that selects the menu recognized by the cursor 48 is adjacent to the first layer menu 41 related to the displayed menu 40. The cursor 48 is moved to the menu 41 of the first hierarchy. For this reason, when returning to the menu 41 of the first hierarchy, it is not necessary to visually confirm the positions of the operation units 81 and 82.

  Therefore, it is possible to provide the vehicle display device 1 with improved safety by reducing the number of times the driver operates and the number of times the driver's line of sight moves.

  In addition, the first operation unit 81 and the second operation unit 82 are operated to continuously press for a predetermined time (for example, a long press operation of an operator), or to press a predetermined number of times within a predetermined time (for example, The menu recognized by the cursor 48 is selected by a double click operation of the operator. For this reason, it is not necessary to provide a separate operation unit for selecting the menu recognized by the cursor 48, and it is possible to perform operations only with the first operation unit 81 and the second operation unit 82, and the amount of finger movement can be reduced. Operability can be improved by reducing.

  Furthermore, since only the first operation unit 81 and the second operation unit 82 can be used to move the cursor 48 on the menu 40 or select the menu 40 recognized by the cursor 48, it is easy to perform a blind operation, driving The number of times the person's line of sight moves can be reduced.

  Therefore, the operability can be improved and the safety can be improved as compared with the conventional operation unit.

  Further, since the steering wheel 90 is provided with the first operation unit 81 and the second operation unit 82, even when the operation units 81 and 82 are operated while holding the steering wheel 90, a predetermined finger (for example, , Thumb) can be reduced. As a result, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of extra movement on the wrist and affect the driving, thereby improving safety.

  Further, a first operation unit 81 is arranged corresponding to the layer direction of the first layer menu 41 displayed on the display 30, and the second operation unit 81 corresponds to the layer direction of the nth layer menu displayed on the display 30. An operation unit 82 is disposed. For this reason, it becomes easy to grasp the operation direction of the menu 41 of the first layer and the operation direction of the menu of the nth layer, and operability can be greatly improved.

  Further, the basic operation of recognition and selection of the menu 40 is assigned to the upper switch 82a, the lower switch 82b, the left switch 81a, and the right switch 81b of the steering switch 80 to make the driver aware of the operation. Accordingly, it is not necessary to display a button operation screen (for example, an icon corresponding to a return switch or a menu switch) in the display 30, and it is not necessary to secure a display area for an operation guide. Therefore, the entire display screen of the display 30 can be used effectively).

  The vehicle display device of the present invention has been described based on the illustrated embodiment, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the configuration of each part is replaced with an arbitrary configuration having the same function. be able to.

  For example, in the above-described embodiment, when the cursor 48 is stopped on the first hierarchy icon images 71a to 71d, the left switch 81a and the right switch 81b are continuously pressed for a predetermined time (long press operation) or Although the case where the user presses a predetermined number of times (double click operation) within a predetermined time to move to the second hierarchy menu 42 has been described, either one may be defined.

  The present invention is extremely useful in reducing the number of operations of the driver and the number of times the driver's line of sight moves and improving safety.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Vehicle display apparatus 10 Vehicle meter 11 Speed meter 12 Tachometer 13 Direction instruction | indication part 14 Shift position display part 20 Front glass 21 LCD
22 LED for LCD lighting
23 LED
30 Display 35 TFT
40 Menu 41 First Level Menu 42 Second Level Menu 43 Third Level Menu 48 Cursor 50 Control Circuit 51 CPU
52 ROM
53 RAM
55 CAN Communication Department 57 DEC
71 First layer icon image 72 Second layer icon image (or menu list)
73 3rd level icon image (or menu list)
80 Steering switch 81 1st operation part 82 2nd operation part 90 Steering wheel

Claims (4)

In a vehicle display device that displays a desired menu to be selected from among a plurality of hierarchized menus related to operation of in-vehicle devices mounted on a vehicle,
Display means for displaying each menu;
A first operator for moving the cursor on the first layer menu displayed on the display means and selecting a menu recognized by the cursor;
A second operator for moving the cursor on the menu of the n-th layer (where 2 ≦ n ≦ N; N is the lowest layer) displayed on the display means and selecting the menu recognized by the cursor; In addition,
The first hierarchy menu is initially displayed on the display means, and when the desired first hierarchy menu is selected by the first operator, the second hierarchy for the selected menu is selected. Display the menu of
When the menu of the m-th layer (2 ≦ m ≦ N−1) is displayed on the display means and a desired m-th layer menu is selected by the second operator, the selected menu is selected. Display the (m + 1) th level menu for,
When any one of the first to Nth hierarchy menus is displayed on the display means, when the first operator is operated, the menu is displayed regardless of the menu hierarchy being displayed. And a display control means for performing a process of moving the cursor to the first level menu adjacent to the first level menu related to the displayed menu. The vehicle display device according to claim 1,
The first operator and the second operator select a menu recognized by the cursor by an operation of continuously pressing for a predetermined time or an operation of pressing a predetermined number of times within a predetermined time. Display device for a vehicle. The vehicle display device according to claim 1 or 2,
The vehicular display device, wherein the first operating element and the second operating element are provided on a steering wheel. The vehicle display device according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
The first operator is arranged corresponding to the layer direction when the first layer menu is displayed on the display means,
The vehicular display device, wherein the second operator is arranged corresponding to a hierarchy direction when the n-level menu is displayed on the display means.

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