JP7359205B2 - Display control method and display control device - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a display control method and a display control device.

BACKGROUND ART Conventionally, a technique for displaying information (for example, information regarding driving) on a meter display and a head-up display is known (Patent Document 1). The display device described in Patent Document 1 displays the same information on a meter display and a head-up display.

Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2010-221730

However, even if the same information is displayed on the meter display and the head-up display as in Patent Document 1, it may be difficult for the driver to recognize the information.

The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and its purpose is to provide a display control method and display control for controlling information displayed on a meter display and a head-up display so that the driver can easily recognize the information. The purpose is to provide equipment.

A display control method according to one aspect of the present invention acquires information about the surroundings of a vehicle, and uses the acquired information about the surroundings of the vehicle to create a first virtual image showing the surroundings of the vehicle as seen from above. A second virtual image is generated that shows the scene ahead when the driver of the vehicle looks forward using the generated and acquired information about the surroundings of the vehicle, the first virtual image is displayed on the meter display, and the second virtual image is displayed on the meter display. an image is displayed on a head-up display, the first virtual image and the second virtual image include an image indicating the presence of a side vehicle running beside the vehicle, and further, the first virtual image , including a virtual icon indicating the side vehicle.

According to the present invention, the driver can easily recognize the information displayed on the meter display and the head-up display.

FIG. 1 is a schematic external view showing a configuration example of a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a configuration example of a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of a scene seen from a driver. FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating an example of a virtual image according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of a virtual partition line according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing another example of the virtual partition line according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing another example of the virtual partition line according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a virtual image according to modification example 1 of the present invention. FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a virtual image according to modification example 2 of the present invention. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a virtual image according to modification example 2 of the present invention. FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a virtual image according to modification example 2 of the present invention. FIG. 12 is a diagram showing a virtual image according to modification example 3 of the present invention.

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. In the description of the drawings, the same parts are denoted by the same reference numerals and the description thereof will be omitted.

(First embodiment)
(Example of vehicle configuration)
An example of the configuration of the vehicle 1 will be described with reference to FIG. In this embodiment, the vehicle 1 is equipped with an automatic driving function.

As shown in FIG. 1, a front radar 11 is provided in front of the vehicle 1 (in front of the vehicle body). The front radar 11 measures the distance and direction to the object by emitting radio waves to an object in front of the vehicle 1 (for example, a preceding vehicle) and measuring the reflected waves. Further, a front side radar 12 is provided on the front side of the vehicle body. The front side radar 12 measures the distance and direction to the object by emitting radio waves to an object on the front side of the vehicle 1 (for example, a front side vehicle) and measuring the reflected wave. Further, a rear side radar 13 is provided on the rear side of the vehicle body. The rear side radar 13 measures the distance and direction to the object by emitting radio waves to an object on the rear side of the vehicle 1 (for example, a rear side vehicle) and measuring the reflected wave.

A plurality of cameras 10 are provided at the front, side, rear, and side mirrors of the vehicle body. The camera 10 includes an image sensor such as a charge-coupled device (CCD) or a complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS). The camera 10 detects objects around the vehicle 1 (pedestrians, bicycles, motorcycles, other vehicles, etc.) and information around the vehicle 1 (road boundaries, traffic lights, signs, etc.).

A plurality of sonar 14 are provided in front of the vehicle body. The sonar 14 measures the distance and direction to an object near the vehicle 1 (for example, about 1 to 2 meters) by emitting ultrasonic waves and measuring the reflected waves.

A GPS receiver 15 is provided on the instrument panel of the vehicle 1. The GPS receiver 15 detects position information of the vehicle 1 on the ground by receiving radio waves from an artificial satellite. The position information of the vehicle 1 detected by the GPS receiver 15 includes latitude information and longitude information. Note that the method for detecting the position information of the vehicle 1 is not limited to the GPS receiver 15. For example, the position may be estimated using a method called odometry. Odometry is a method of estimating the position of the vehicle 1 by determining the amount and direction of movement of the vehicle 1 according to the rotation angle and rotational angular velocity of the vehicle 1.

A meter display 30 is provided on the instrument panel near the driver's seat. The meter display 30 is a device that notifies the occupants of various information. The meter display 30 is composed of, for example, a liquid crystal panel, and displays a speedometer, tachometer, etc. as an image. Furthermore, the meter display 30 also displays a virtual image generated by a virtual image generation unit 21, which will be described later.

A head-up display 40 is provided on the windshield of the vehicle 1. The head-up display 40 is a device that uses the windshield as a display screen, and similarly to the meter display 30, it informs the occupant of various information.

The vehicle 1 is provided with a vehicle ECU 25. The vehicle ECU 25 (Electronic Control Unit) includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit), a ROM (Read Only Memory), a RAM (Random Access Memory), and a CAN (Control ler Area Network) is an electronic control unit that includes a communication circuit and the like. Vehicle ECU 25 controls various actuators such as accelerator actuator 16, steering actuator 17, and brake actuator 18 using information acquired by camera 10 and the like so that the vehicle automatically travels along a preset route. This will enable autonomous driving.

The vehicle 1 is provided with a controller 20 . The controller 20 is, for example, a general-purpose microcomputer. Like the vehicle ECU 25, the controller 20 includes a CPU, memory, and the like. A computer program for functioning as a display control device is installed in the microcomputer. By executing the computer program, the microcomputer functions as a plurality of information processing circuits included in the display control device. Note that here we will show an example in which multiple information processing circuits included in a display control device are realized by software, but of course, dedicated hardware for executing each of the information processes shown below is prepared and the information processing circuits are implemented using software. It is also possible to configure Further, the plurality of information processing circuits may be configured by individual hardware.

Note that the sensors represented by the camera 10, the front radar 11, the front side radar 12, the rear side radar 13, and the sonar 14 are merely examples, and other sensors may be provided in the vehicle 1. Other sensors include wheel speed sensors, gyro sensors, and the like. Below, the camera 10, front radar 11, front side radar 12, rear side radar 13, and sonar 14 may be collectively expressed as the camera 10, etc. The installation location and number of the cameras 10 and the like shown in FIG. 1 are merely examples, and the cameras 10 and the like may be installed at other locations.

Although not shown, the vehicle 1 includes a map database. The map database stores map information necessary for route guidance, such as road information and facility information. The road information is, for example, information regarding the number of lanes on a road, road boundary lines, connection relationships between lanes, and the like. However, the vehicle 1 does not necessarily need to be equipped with a map database. The map information may be acquired by the camera 10 or the like, or may be acquired using vehicle-to-vehicle communication or road-to-vehicle communication. Furthermore, if the map information is stored in a server installed externally, the vehicle 1 may acquire the map information etc. from the server at any time through communication. Further, the vehicle 1 may periodically obtain the latest map information from the server and update the map information it possesses.

Next, the functions of the controller 20 will be explained with reference to FIG.

As shown in FIG. 2, camera 10, front radar 11, front side radar 12, rear side radar 13, sonar 14, and GPS receiver 15 output acquired information to controller 20 and vehicle ECU 25. The functions of the vehicle ECU 25 are as described above.

The controller 20 includes a virtual image generation section 21 and a display control section 22 as a plurality of information processing circuits.

The virtual image generation unit 21 calculates the position and orientation of the virtual viewpoint. The virtual viewpoint is a viewpoint looking down on the vehicle 1 from behind and above. Although the position of the virtual viewpoint will be described as being set on the central axis of the vehicle 1 in the vehicle width direction, the position of the virtual viewpoint is not limited to this. The direction of the virtual viewpoint is the angle between the direction of the line of sight when looking down on the vehicle 1 from the position of the virtual viewpoint and the horizontal plane at the position of the virtual viewpoint.

Next, the virtual image generation unit 21 uses information detected by the camera 10 or the like and the calculated virtual viewpoint to generate a virtual image so as to be an image looking down from the virtual viewpoint. In other words, the virtual image generation unit 21 generates a virtual image showing the surroundings of the vehicle 1 as if the vehicle 1 were viewed from above. A virtual image showing the surroundings of the vehicle 1 as seen from above may be hereinafter referred to as an overhead image.

Further, the virtual image generation unit 21 generates a virtual image showing the scene ahead when the driver of the vehicle 1 looks forward, using information detected by the camera 10 or the like. A virtual image showing the scene ahead when the driver of the vehicle 1 looks forward may be hereinafter referred to as a forward image. Note that the virtual image generation unit 21 may generate the virtual image based on information detected only by the camera 10.

The display control unit 22 displays the bird's-eye view image generated by the virtual image generation unit 21 on the meter display 30. Further, the display control unit 22 displays the front image generated by the virtual image generation unit 21 on the head-up display 40. Furthermore, the display control unit 22 also has a function of processing information displayed on the bird's-eye view image and the front image. For example, the display control unit 22 can display text information or warning information on the overhead image and the front image. An example of text information is information that prompts the driver to approve an automatic lane change proposed by the system. An example of warning information is information that prompts a transition from automatic driving mode to manual driving mode. Auto lane change means changing lanes automatically. For example, if the system determines that a lane change is necessary because the vehicle in front is slow, the system will suggest a lane change to the driver. If the driver accepts the system's suggestion, an automatic lane change will occur. An example of a method for approving the system's proposal is to press a switch provided on the steering wheel. Note that the system is a general term for mechanisms that control automatic driving, and is configured by the vehicle ECU 25 and the like.

In this embodiment, the controller 20, camera 10, etc. are integrated to form a display control device.

Next, an example of the scene seen from the driver will be described with reference to FIG. 3. As shown in FIG. 3, the driver can check the surroundings of the vehicle 1 by viewing the virtual images displayed on the meter display 30 and the head-up display 40.

Next, virtual images displayed on the meter display 30 and the head-up display 40 will be described with reference to FIG. 4. Note that FIG. 4 is a diagram in which only the meter display 30 and head-up display 40 of FIG. 3 are taken out. The same applies to FIGS. 8 and 12, which will be described later.

As shown in FIG. 4, an overhead image (first virtual image) showing the surroundings of the vehicle 1 as seen from above is displayed at the center of the meter display 30. Parts of meters (for example, a speedometer and a tachometer) are displayed on the left and right ends of the meter display 30. The entire meter may be displayed. In the display on the meter display 30, 50 is a virtual icon indicating the vehicle 1, and 51 is a virtual icon indicating a preceding vehicle running in front of the vehicle 1. The display on the meter display 30 indicates that the vehicle 1 (virtual icon 50) is traveling on the left side of a two-lane road.

As shown in FIG. 4, a front image (second virtual image) showing the scene ahead when the driver of the vehicle 1 looks forward is displayed on the head-up display 40. A virtual icon representing a steering wheel is displayed below the center of the head-up display 40. The reason why the virtual icon representing the steering wheel is displayed at the position shown in FIG. 4 is to indicate to the driver that the image displayed on the head-up display 40 is an image from the driver's viewpoint (front viewpoint). In the display on the head-up display 40, unlike the display on the meter display 30, only the lane in which the vehicle 1 is traveling is displayed.

Since the display on the head-up display 40 overlaps with the driver's line of sight and remains in the driver's field of vision for much of the time while the vehicle is driving, a simple display is preferable. Therefore, in this embodiment, the head-up display 40 displays a virtual image showing the scene ahead when the driver looks ahead. As a result, the driver can view the virtual image without feeling uncomfortable, making it easier to recognize information.

While driving, the frequency that the driver looks at the meter display 30 and the amount of time that the driver looks at the meter display 30 are less than the head-up display 40. Therefore, even if the amount of information displayed on the meter display 30 is larger than that displayed on the head-up display 40, it is thought that the driver will feel less bothersomeness. Therefore, in this embodiment, a virtual image showing the surroundings of the vehicle 1 is displayed on the meter display 30. Such a virtual image displays the road structure on which the vehicle 1 is traveling, the positional relationship between the vehicle 1 and surrounding vehicles (including not only the preceding vehicle but also vehicles on the side), so the driver can understand the situation at a glance. It becomes possible to recognize surrounding information.

Note that the bird's-eye view image is a three-dimensional image as shown in FIG. On the other hand, the front image is a two-dimensional image as shown in FIG.

Next, the partition lines of the bird's-eye view image and the front image will be explained with reference to FIGS. 5 to 7.

As shown in FIG. 5, the width of the partition line 60 (dashed line) on the front image displayed on the head-up display 40 is thicker than the width of the partition line 70 (dashed line) on the overhead image displayed on the meter display 30. .

Since the display on the head-up display 40 is projected onto the windshield, colors are transmitted through it, making it difficult to recognize thin lines. Therefore, in this embodiment, the width of the partition line 60 on the front image is made wider than the width of the partition line 70 on the overhead image. This improves the visibility of the partition line 60 on the front image. The width of the marking line 70 on the bird's-eye view image was made close to the relationship between the width of the actual vehicle 1 and the marking line 70. This allows the driver to recognize surrounding information without feeling uncomfortable.

Note that, as shown in FIG. 6, even for the solid marking lines 61 and 71, the width of the marking line 61 on the front image displayed on the head-up display 40 is the same as that on the overhead image displayed on the meter display 30. It is thicker than the width of the partition line 71. Further, as shown in FIG. 7, the same applies to the combination of broken lines and solid lines.

(Modification 1)
Next, a first modification of the virtual image displayed on the meter display 30 and the head-up display 40 will be described with reference to FIG. 8. Modification 1 relates to a display method for indicating the presence of a side vehicle.

In FIG. 8, 52 is a virtual icon indicating a side vehicle running on the right side of vehicle 1 (virtual icon 50). As shown in FIG. 8, when a side vehicle is detected, a virtual side image 80 indicating the presence of the side vehicle is displayed on the meter display 30. That is, both the virtual icon 52 and the side image 80 are displayed on the meter display 30. On the other hand, only the side image 81 is displayed on the head-up display 40. Although the shape of the side images 80 and 81 will be described as a rectangular shape, it is not limited to this. The shapes of the side images 80 and 81 may be elliptical as long as they can notify the driver of the presence of the vehicle on the side.

In this embodiment, the side image 81 has higher saturation and brightness than the side image 80 . For example, when the color of the side image 81 is yellow, the color of the side image 81 is brown. Since the display on the head-up display 40 is projected onto the windshield, colors are transmitted through the display, making it difficult to recognize pale colors. Therefore, in this embodiment, the saturation and brightness of the side image 81 are increased. This improves the visibility of the side image 81. On the other hand, since the virtual icon 52 is displayed on the meter display 30, there is little reason to make the side image 81 stand out. Furthermore, since the display of the side image 80 is not a warning but merely a call to attention, from this point of view as well, there is little reason to make the side image 80 stand out. Therefore, the saturation and brightness of the side image 81 were made lower than the saturation and brightness of the side image 81.

Note that the virtual icons 51 and 52 displayed on the meter display 30 are dynamic. That is, the virtual icon 51 moves on the meter display 30 according to the relative distance and relative speed between the vehicle 1 and the preceding vehicle. For example, if the relative distance between the vehicle 1 and the preceding vehicle becomes shorter, the virtual icon 51 moves closer to the virtual icon 50 on the meter display 30. The same applies to the side vehicle, and the virtual icon 52 moves on the meter display 30 according to the relative distance and relative speed between the vehicle 1 and the side vehicle. That is, virtual icons indicating other vehicles (including motorcycles) displayed on the meter display 30 are displayed in a manner similar to the actual driving scene viewed from above the rear of the vehicle 1.

On the other hand, the virtual icon 51 displayed on the head-up display 40 is static. In other words, the virtual icon 51 displayed on the head-up display 40 is displayed to indicate the preceding vehicle when the preceding vehicle is detected, and even if the relative distance between the vehicle 1 and the preceding vehicle changes. , the icon size and displayed position do not change. Note that when the preceding vehicle travels far and is no longer detected by the camera 10 or the like, the virtual icon 51 is no longer displayed. That is, the virtual icon 51 displayed on the head-up display 40 is displayed when a preceding vehicle is detected, and is not displayed when a preceding vehicle is not detected, and the display is switched on and off depending on whether the preceding vehicle is detected.

(Modification 2)
Next, a second modification of the virtual image displayed on the meter display 30 and the head-up display 40 will be described with reference to FIGS. 9 to 11. Modification 2 relates to a method of displaying virtual brake lamps and virtual blinker lamps of vehicle 1 (virtual icon 50) displayed on meter display 30.

As shown in FIG. 9, a virtual brake lamp 90 is displayed superimposed on the virtual icon 50 displayed on the meter display 30. The virtual brake lamp 90 is controlled to virtually turn on in synchronization with the lighting of the actual brake lamp of the vehicle 1. Lighting here means continuous lighting. By lighting the virtual brake lamp 90 on the meter display 30 in synchronization with the lighting of the actual brake lamp, the driver can easily confirm that the brake lamp is lighting normally. This reduces anxiety during deceleration during automatic driving.

Further, as shown in FIG. 10, a virtual turn signal lamp 91 is displayed superimposed on the virtual icon 50 displayed on the meter display 30. The virtual blinker lamp 91 is controlled to virtually blink in synchronization with the blinking of the actual blinker lamp of the vehicle 1. In this way, by blinking the virtual blinker lamp 91 on the meter display 30 in synchronization with the blinking of the actual blinker lamp, the driver can easily confirm that the blinker lamp is blinking normally. This reduces anxiety during automatic lane changes.

Note that, as shown in FIG. 11, both the virtual brake lamp 90 and the virtual blinker lamp 91 may be displayed superimposed on the virtual icon 50 displayed on the meter display 30. Of course, only one of the virtual brake lamp 90 and the virtual turn signal lamp 91 may be displayed in a superimposed manner.

(Modification 3)
Next, a third modification of the virtual image displayed on the meter display 30 and the head-up display 40 will be described with reference to FIG. 12. Modification 3 relates to a display method during an automatic lane change.

The scene shown in FIG. 12 is a scene in which the system determines that it is necessary to change lanes in order to head for the exit of the expressway. As shown in FIG. 12, vehicle 1 (virtual icon 50) is traveling in the center lane of a three-lane road, and therefore needs to change lanes in order to head for the exit of the expressway. Therefore, the display control unit 22 displays text information on the meter display 30 and the head-up display 40 in order to prompt the driver to approve the automatic lane change. Furthermore, the display control unit 22 displays an arrow image 95 that guides the driver to change lanes only on the head-up display 40. The arrow image 95 is displayed so as to straddle the partition line 60 from the center lane toward the left lane. Further, the width of the arrow image 95 is wide at the front side (lower side of the head-up display 40) and becomes thinner toward the back side (upper side of the head-up display 40). The arrow image 95 is displayed extending from the vicinity of the virtual steering wheel displayed on the head-up display 40. By displaying the arrow image 95, the driver can easily recognize that a lane change is necessary. The reason why the arrow image 95 is not displayed on the meter display 30 is to prevent the driver from staring at the meter display 30 during an automatic lane change. Regarding the virtual positional relationship between the arrow image 95 and the partition line 60, the arrow image 95 is above the partition line 60.

Further, as shown in FIG. 12, a mark 96 is also displayed on the meter display 30 and the head-up display 40 together with the text information. Mark 96 is a virtual image showing a switch for approving the automatic lane change proposed by the system. Such a switch is provided, for example, on the steering wheel. Note that although the mark 96 indicates that the vehicle should change lanes to the right lane, this is set as such for convenience and does not necessarily mean that the vehicle changes lanes to the right lane. In short, only one switch is required to approve an automatic lane change, but since it can only respond to either the right lane or the left lane, this is just an example of a lane change to the right lane. do not have.

(effect)
As explained above, according to the display control method according to the present embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.

The virtual image generation unit 21 acquires information detected by the camera 10 or the like and generates an overhead image (first virtual image) showing the surroundings of the vehicle 1 as if the vehicle 1 were viewed from above. Further, the virtual image generation unit 21 acquires information detected by the camera 10 or the like, and generates a front image (second virtual image) showing the scene ahead when the driver of the vehicle 1 looks ahead. The display control unit 22 displays the overhead image on the meter display 30 and displays the forward image on the head-up display 40 (see FIG. 4). According to this embodiment, the forward image is displayed in a simple manner, so even if the forward image continues to be in the driver's field of view for a large period of time while driving, the driver can see the forward image without feeling uncomfortable. Information becomes easier to recognize. Further, since the bird's-eye view image displays the road structure on which the vehicle 1 is traveling, the positional relationship between the vehicle 1 and surrounding vehicles, etc., the driver can recognize surrounding information at a glance.

In this embodiment, the width of the partition lines 60, 61 on the front image is made wider than the width of the partition lines 70, 71 on the overhead image (see FIGS. 5 to 7). This improves the visibility of the partition lines 60 and 61 on the front image. Furthermore, the widths of the lane markings 70 and 71 on the bird's-eye view image are close to the relationship between the width of the actual vehicle 1 and the lane markings 70 and 71. This allows the driver to recognize surrounding information without feeling uncomfortable.

When a side vehicle is detected, a virtual side image 80 indicating the presence of the side vehicle is displayed on the meter display 30, and a virtual side image 80 indicating the presence of the side vehicle is displayed on the head-up display 40. An image 81 is displayed (see FIG. 8). In this embodiment, the side image 81 has higher saturation and brightness than the side image 80 . This improves the visibility of the side image 81.

In the overhead image displayed on the meter display 30, each of the virtual brake lamps 90 and virtual turn signal lamps 91 of the vehicle 1 (virtual icon 50) lights up or flashes in synchronization with the actual brake lamps and turn signal lamps of the vehicle 1. (See Figures 9-11). Thereby, the driver can easily confirm that the brake lamp and turn signal lamp are lighting or flashing normally. This reduces anxiety when decelerating or automatically changing lanes during automated driving.

When the system determines that a lane change is necessary, the display control unit 22 superimposes an arrow image 95 that guides the lane change only on the forward image displayed on the head-up display 40 (see FIG. 12). By displaying the arrow image 95, the driver can easily recognize that a lane change is necessary. Furthermore, since the arrow image 95 is not displayed on the meter display 30, the driver is prevented from staring at the meter display 30 during an automatic lane change.

Each functionality described in the embodiments described above may be implemented by one or more processing circuits. Processing circuitry includes programmed processing devices, such as processing devices that include electrical circuitry. Processing circuitry also includes devices such as application specific integrated circuits (ASICs) or circuit components arranged to perform the described functions.

As described above, embodiments of the present invention have been described, but the statements and drawings that form part of this disclosure should not be understood as limiting the present invention. Various alternative embodiments, implementations, and operational techniques will be apparent to those skilled in the art from this disclosure.

The entire contents of Japanese Patent Application No. 2019-092475 (filing date: May 15, 2019) are incorporated herein by reference.

1 Vehicle 10 Camera 11 Front radar 12 Front side radar 13 Rear side radar 14 Sonar 15 GPS receiver 16 Accelerator actuator 17 Steering actuator 18 Brake actuator 20 Controller 21 Virtual image generation section 22 Display control section 25 Vehicle ECU
30 Meter display 40 Head-up display 50, 52 Virtual icons 60, 61, 70, 71 Compartment lines 80, 81 Side image 90 Virtual brake lamp 91 Virtual blinker lamp 95 Arrow image 96 Mark

Claims (7)

A display control method for controlling information displayed on a meter display and a head-up display provided in a vehicle, the method comprising:
Obtain information about the surroundings of the vehicle;
generating a first virtual image showing the surroundings of the vehicle as seen from above using the acquired information about the surroundings of the vehicle;
Using the acquired information about the surroundings of the vehicle, generating a second virtual image showing the scene ahead when the driver of the vehicle looks ahead;
displaying the first virtual image on the meter display and displaying the second virtual image on the head-up display;
The first virtual image and the second virtual image include an image indicating the presence of a side vehicle running beside the vehicle,
Furthermore, the first virtual image includes a virtual icon indicating the side vehicle .
A display control method characterized by: 2. The display control method according to claim 1, wherein the width of the partition line on the second virtual image is thicker than the width of the partition line on the first virtual image. 3. The display control method according to claim 1, wherein saturation and brightness of the image indicating the presence of the side vehicle are higher in the second virtual image than in the first virtual image. Each of the virtual brake lamps and virtual turn signal lamps of the vehicle in the first virtual image is lit or blinks in synchronization with the actual brake lamps and turn signal lamps of the vehicle. The display control method according to item 1. The second virtual image includes an arrow image for guiding a lane change,
5. The display control method according to claim 1, wherein the arrow image is displayed only on the head-up display. 6. The display control method according to claim 1, wherein the first virtual image is a three-dimensional image, and the second virtual image is a two-dimensional image. A display control device that controls information displayed on a meter display and a head-up display provided in a vehicle,
a sensor that acquires information around the vehicle;
Equipped with a controller,
The controller includes:
generating a first virtual image showing the surroundings of the vehicle as seen from above using information about the surroundings of the vehicle acquired by the sensor;
using information about the vehicle's surroundings acquired by the sensor to generate a second virtual image showing the scene ahead when the driver of the vehicle looks ahead;
displaying the first virtual image on the meter display and displaying the second virtual image on the head-up display;
The first virtual image and the second virtual image include an image indicating the presence of a side vehicle running beside the vehicle,
Furthermore, the first virtual image includes a virtual icon indicating the side vehicle .
A display control device characterized by:

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