JP6439959B2 - Vehicle display device - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a vehicle display device, and more particularly to a vehicle display device that displays vehicle information in an image.

  As a conventional vehicle display device, one disclosed in Patent Document 1 is known. This vehicle display device can display the position of the fuel filler opening to the user during refueling. Further, in this vehicular display device, when the individual difference notification program regarding the fuel-related specifications of the vehicle is executed, the difference in at least one of the difference in fuel type, fuel consumption, cruising distance and refueling port position Can be displayed, for example, in a form in which the display of the fuel filler position is added to the vehicle body contrast image, or the fuel type can be notified.

JP 2008-1350 A

  Such a vehicle display device needs to open an oil supply port by operating an operation lever (open lever) of an oil supply lid when refueling an automobile. However, the position of the operation lever of the fueling lid varies depending on the vehicle type. In addition, there is a vehicle that the control lever is provided so as to be hidden in an incomprehensible position, or the refueling lid can be opened by a complicated operation. There was room.

  Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a display device for a vehicle capable of encouraging easy-to-understand refueling work by paying attention to the above-described problems.

The vehicle display device of the present invention is
A vehicle display device comprising display means for displaying vehicle information as an image and control means for controlling the display means,
The control means includes
When it is determined that the remaining fuel amount measured by the control means is less than a predetermined amount,
And
Detected from the wearing state of the seat belt of the driver's seat a change to de state from the buckle sensor, or by detecting the opening operation of the driver's side door, when it is determined the getting-off operation of the vehicle user,
A moving image showing an operation means for performing an opening operation of a vehicle fueling lid is displayed on the display means.

Further, the control means is characterized in that a moving image indicating the position of the operating means is displayed by switching from an image indicating other vehicle information.

  Further, the control means displays a moving image indicating an operation state of the operation means on the display means.

  Further, the control means causes the display means to display a moving image including an image showing the appearance of the vehicle.

  Further, the control means displays a moving image showing a plurality of operation procedures until the refueling lid is opened, on the display means.

  The present invention relates to a vehicle display device that displays vehicle information in an image, and can facilitate a user-friendly refueling operation.

The block diagram which shows the structure of embodiment of this invention. The figure which shows the indicator in embodiment same as the above. The figure which shows the example of a display of the display panel of embodiment same as the above. The figure which shows the example of a display of the display panel of embodiment same as the above. The figure which shows the example of a display of the display panel of embodiment same as the above. The figure which shows the example of a display of the display panel of embodiment same as the above. The figure which shows the example of a display of the display panel of embodiment same as the above.

  Hereinafter, embodiments in which a vehicle display device of the present invention is applied to an in-vehicle instrument will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

  FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration according to the present invention, and the vehicle-mounted instrument A includes a display 1, an input unit 2, and a control unit 3. These components are electrically connected via a circuit board, wiring, etc., held in a case of synthetic resin, etc., and attached to the instrument panel in front of the vehicle so that the vehicle user can easily check while driving. Provided.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the display 1 has a display panel (display means) 1 a that forms a display image (image) by switching between transmission and non-transmission for each pixel, and a scale or numerical value by rotation of a motor that is a drive source. The indicator-type display unit 1b that indicates the indicator unit such as can be applied, and the vehicle speed, the travel distance, the remaining capacity of the in-vehicle battery, the alarm, and the like are not shown in detail in the power-on state of the vehicle such as during normal travel. This is output means for displaying information based on a control signal from the control means 3.

  As the display panel 1a, a liquid crystal display panel having a backlight including a light source such as a light emitting diode can be applied. In this case, the display panel 1a is configured so as to generate and output a display screen in accordance with a control signal from the control means 3, and to change the output luminance of the backlight.

  The input means 2 is a trip switch for switching and displaying the vehicle information output to the display panel 1a such as the total travel distance and the section travel distance of the vehicle-mounted instrument, or for setting the illumination brightness of the vehicle-mounted instrument including the display 1 A dimming switch can be applied. Further, the input unit 2 outputs an operation signal corresponding to the pressing operation of the vehicle user to the control unit 3. In this case, a lever switch that detects a pressing operation in the thrust direction (longitudinal direction) or a rotation operation in the radial direction is applied.

The control means 3 includes a storage unit 3a such as a ROM and a RAM (not shown) used for storing a predetermined program and various data, a storage area at the time of calculation, a CPU for performing arithmetic processing according to the predetermined program, an input / output interface, and the like. The provided microcomputer can be applied, and an operation signal from the input means 2 and vehicle information based on various sensors of the vehicle are input via a dedicated communication cable (multiplex communication line), and the display 1 according to these signals A control signal for controlling the backlight, the light emission display unit is generated and output. In this case, it is provided so as to be able to communicate with the battery control unit B, the main switch unit C, other ECUs, etc. via the communication cable.

  The control unit 3 includes a drawing control circuit that controls an image such as a moving image stored in the storage unit 3a, and can generate and generate desired image data to be displayed on the display panel 1a and output it as a control signal. .

  Further, the control means 3 inputs the liquid level position information from the liquid level sensor provided in the fuel tank and the injection amount information from the fuel injection device of the internal combustion engine via the communication cable, and measures the remaining amount of fuel. As a fuel gauge, the remaining amount of fuel can be output to the display 1. At this time, it is determined whether or not the remaining amount of fuel is less than a predetermined amount. When the remaining amount of fuel is small, a warning display by the display 1 or a notification by a sounding means can be performed.

  Display control of the display panel 1a in the fuel remaining amount warning state will be described with reference to FIGS.

  The control means 3 displays a moving image including the display examples of FIGS. 3 to 7 in the case of the warning state and when the vehicle user's getting-off operation is detected. In addition, the control means 3 detects a change from the seat belt seated state of the driver's seat to the detached state from the buckle sensor, the shift operation to the parking position in the transmission, and the ignition switch from on to off as the dismounting operation. It is determined that the vehicle user has performed the getting-off operation by detecting any of the above operations, the opening operation of the driver's seat side door, and the like.

  First, as shown in FIG. 3, this moving image includes an image showing the vehicle side appearance, and by displaying such that the arrangement of the refueling lid 11 and the door 12 to be operated later is displayed, Depending on the person, it will be easier to understand.

  The control means 3 changes the display of the display panel 1a so that the door 12 changes from the closed state to the open state as shown in FIG. 4 from the display shown in FIG. By expressing this display transition by animation, the change of the door 12 can be noticed.

  The control means 3 turns the vehicle body image from the display shown in FIG. 4 to change the display so that the position of the operation lever (operation means) 13 hidden behind the door 12 can be seen as shown in FIG. In this case, the relative positional relationship of the operation lever 13 can be expressed by simultaneously displaying the seat 14, the wheel (tire) 15, the refueling lid 11, and the like.

  Next, the control means 3 changes the display from the display shown in FIG. 5 so that the operation lever 13 is enlarged as shown in FIG. 6, and the operation lever 13 is moved as shown in FIG. The state of being pulled and extended and the state of the change in which the lid 11 for fuel supply is opened along with this are expressed. 6 and 7, the relationship between the fuel supply lid 11 and the operation lever 13 and the operation method of the operation lever 13 can be transmitted to the vehicle user. Further, by repeatedly displaying FIGS. 6 and 7 a plurality of times, it becomes easy to recognize the operation of the operation lever 13.

  In the case of an alarm state due to low fuel remaining, there is a possibility that the vehicle user may be more anxious than usual. In particular, in this alarm state, a moving image including the display examples of FIGS. 3 to 7 described above. By displaying, it becomes a guide including the position and procedure, and it can be expected to impress and encourage the lubrication and prevent work errors. As described above, when a plurality of procedures such as a procedure for opening the door 12 and a procedure for pulling the operating lever 13 are required before the refueling lid 11 is opened, or an operation to be operated Even when the lever (operating means) is hidden, these operations and positions can be expressed in an easy-to-understand manner with moving images.

  Such a vehicle-mounted instrument A is a vehicle display device that includes a display panel 1a for displaying vehicle information as an image and a control means 3 for controlling the display panel 1a. The control means 3 includes a vehicle oiling lid. 11 is displayed on the display panel 1a.

  Therefore, even if the operation lever 13 is provided so as to be hidden in a position that is difficult to understand or a complicated operation is required, the vehicle display device can prompt easy refueling work.

  Further, the control means 3 inputs information related to the remaining amount of fuel, and based on this information, when the amount of remaining fuel is equal to or less than a predetermined amount, a moving image indicating the position of the operation lever 13 is indicated as other vehicle information. By switching from the image and displaying it, it is effective because the optimal display according to the vehicle state can be selectively expressed in the limited display space of the vehicle.

  Further, the control means 3 can guide the operation procedure to the vehicle user in an easy-to-understand manner by displaying a moving image indicating the operation state of the operation lever 13 on the display panel 1a.

  Further, the control means 3 displays a moving image including an image showing the appearance of the vehicle on the display panel 1a, thereby making the operation means 13 relative to the positions of various parts (doors, seats, wheels, etc.) of the vehicle. It is possible to express various positional relationships, and the display is easy to understand.

  Moreover, the control means 3 can express in an easy-to-understand manner the moving picture showing these operation procedures in order by displaying on the display panel 1a moving images showing a plurality of operating procedures until the refueling lid 11 is opened. In an open car, since the fuel is not easily stolen, an operation lever of the fueling lid may be arranged in a place where it is difficult to find, and a suitable display can be provided for such a vehicle.

  The vehicle display device of the present invention has been described by way of example in the configuration of the embodiment described above, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the gist of the present invention is also achieved in other configurations. It goes without saying that various improvements and design changes can be made without departing from the scope. For example, the present invention is suitable when the operating means for opening the refueling lid is provided in the console box, or when the operation of the operating means involves an operation that is difficult to understand other than pushing or pulling.

  In addition, the moving image including the above-described operation guidance can be output to display a prompt to turn off the ignition switch, or the moving image can be manually displayed again by the vehicle user by a selection operation using the input unit 2. Further, for example, in addition to the display examples of FIGS. 3 to 7, it is also conceivable to perform explanation by character information and voice guidance by a speaker at the same time.

  The vehicle display device according to the present invention can be applied, for example, as a display device for a moving body such as an automobile, and is particularly suitable as a display device that displays vehicle information such as the remaining amount of fuel. In addition, the present invention can be applied as a guidance display for power supply lid operation of an electric vehicle or the like.

1 Display 1a Display panel (display means)
1b Pointer type display section 11 Refueling lid 12 Door 13 Operation lever (operation means)
14 seat 15 wheel 2 input means 3 control means A vehicle-mounted instrument

Claims (5)

A vehicle display device comprising display means for displaying vehicle information as an image and control means for controlling the display means,
The control means includes
When it is determined that the remaining fuel amount measured by the control means is less than a predetermined amount,
And
Detected from the wearing state of the seat belt of the driver's seat a change to de state from the buckle sensor, or by detecting the opening operation of the driver's side door, when it is determined the getting-off operation of the vehicle user,
A display device for a vehicle, characterized in that a moving image showing an operation means for performing an opening operation of a vehicle refueling lid is displayed on the display means.   The vehicle display device according to claim 1, wherein the control unit switches and displays a moving image indicating the position of the operation unit from an image indicating other vehicle information.   The vehicle display device according to claim 1, wherein the control unit displays a moving image indicating an operation state of the operation unit on the display unit.   The vehicle display device according to claim 1, wherein the control unit causes the display unit to display a moving image including an image showing an appearance of the vehicle. 2. The vehicle display device according to claim 1, wherein the control unit causes the display unit to display a moving image indicating a plurality of operation procedures until the refueling lid is opened. 3.

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