KR102640055B1 - Universal digital cluster device for vehicle - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention discloses a universal digital cluster device for vehicles. A universal digital cluster device for a vehicle according to an embodiment includes a functional component storage unit including a plurality of functional components, wherein the plurality of functional components are predefined data for displaying vehicle-related information in a digital cluster; a vehicle setting data storage unit including a plurality of vehicle setting data, each of the plurality of vehicle setting data listing at least one functional component applied to the corresponding vehicle; A signal conversion data storage unit including a plurality of signal conversion data, each of the plurality of signal conversion data being configured to convert a signal generated in the configuration of the corresponding vehicle into a standard signal required for implementation of a functional component. wealth; A first digital cluster applied to the first vehicle; a digital cluster setting module that reads first vehicle setting data corresponding to the first vehicle from the vehicle setting data storage unit and configures setting information of the first vehicle based on the first vehicle setting data; and a digital cluster control module that processes signals transmitted from the parts of the first vehicle based on the setting information and displays information related to the parts of the first vehicle on the first digital cluster.

Description

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The present invention relates to a universal digital cluster device for a vehicle, and more specifically, to a universal digital cluster device for a vehicle that can be universally used in various vehicle types and allows the user to selectively add or subtract information related to vehicle parts displayed on the digital cluster. is related to

The content described in this section simply provides background information for this embodiment and does not constitute prior art.

With the Fourth Industrial Revolution, the electronicization of automobiles is progressing rapidly as the installation rate of electrical and electronic systems in automobiles increases rapidly every year in response to various demands such as vehicle safety, convenience, and eco-friendliness. Meanwhile, rapid digital cluster technology development is being promoted, centered on self-driving cars and eco-friendly cars. In other words, the method of transmitting information in the conventional analog format is being converted to a digital cluster using a display using LCD.

As instrument clusters are converted to digital clusters, the types and forms of information delivered to drivers have become more diverse. The digital cluster is linked with ADAS, multimedia, navigation, cameras, etc., allowing more diverse information to be delivered to drivers.

However, digital clusters were produced in a standardized manner for each vehicle or vehicle model, so there was a limitation in that they could not be universally used for various vehicles and various vehicle models. In addition, each part of the vehicle linked to the digital cluster is provided to drivers in a standardized state by the manufacturer for each vehicle or vehicle model, which limits the ability of drivers to customize the parts they want or add new parts. .

In other words, there is a need for a universal digital cluster device for vehicles that can be universally used in various vehicle types and allows users to selectively add or subtract information related to vehicle parts displayed on the digital cluster.

The purpose of the present invention is to provide a universal digital cluster device for vehicles that minimizes conventional complex coding or customization processes and is configured to stably control data flow between a plurality of functional components with simple settings.

In addition, the purpose of the present invention is to provide a universal digital cluster device for vehicles that can be universally used in various vehicle types by abstracting and standardizing signals generated from vehicle parts and implementing related information into a digital cluster.

In addition, the purpose of the present invention is to provide a user environment in which the user can selectively add or subtract the display of information related to various vehicle parts and the display size, display position, display color, display design, and display conditions of the information displayed on the digital cluster. The goal is to provide a universal digital cluster device for vehicles that can configure a digital cluster according to the user's preference by providing a user environment that the user can customize.

Additionally, the purpose of the present invention is to provide a universal digital cluster device for a vehicle that can receive data for registering parts added to the vehicle in the digital cluster from a service server in an OTA manner.

The object of the present invention is not limited to the object mentioned above, and other objects and advantages of the present invention that are not mentioned can be understood through the following description and will be more clearly understood by the examples of the present invention. Additionally, it will be readily apparent that the objects and advantages of the present invention can be realized by the means and combinations thereof indicated in the patent claims.

The universal digital cluster device for a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention is a functional component storage unit including a plurality of functional components, wherein the plurality of functional components are predefined data for displaying information related to the vehicle in a digital cluster. component storage; a vehicle setting data storage unit including a plurality of vehicle setting data, each of the plurality of vehicle setting data listing at least one functional component applied to the corresponding vehicle; A signal conversion data storage unit including a plurality of signal conversion data, each of the plurality of signal conversion data being configured to convert a signal generated in the configuration of the corresponding vehicle into a standard signal required for implementation of a functional component. storage unit; A first digital cluster applied to the first vehicle; a digital cluster setting module that reads first vehicle setting data corresponding to the first vehicle from the vehicle setting data storage unit and configures setting information of the first vehicle based on the first vehicle setting data; and a digital cluster control module that processes signals transmitted from the parts of the first vehicle based on the setting information and displays information related to the parts of the first vehicle on the first digital cluster.

In addition, the digital cluster setting module confirms at least one functional component included in the read first vehicle setting data, reads the confirmed at least one functional component from the functional component storage, and configures the read at least one functional component. Configures an activation function component including one function component, reads at least one signal conversion data corresponding to the identified at least one function component from the signal conversion data storage unit, and based on the read signal conversion data A digital cluster setting unit configured to generate a signal conversion table, wherein the setting information includes the activation function component and the signal conversion table, and the digital cluster control module converts a signal transmitted from a part of the vehicle into the signal. Based on the converted data, it is converted into a standard signal, and changes in the corresponding functional component according to the converted standard signal can be displayed on the digital cluster.

In addition, the digital cluster setting module may further include a digital cluster function changer that provides a user environment for changing the functional component included in the activation function component and modifying the signal conversion table according to the change in the functional component. .

In addition, the change of the functional component includes adding a new functional component to the activated functional component, and the digital cluster functional change unit recommends to the user signal conversion data necessary for implementation of the added functional component, or It may be configured to automatically add signal conversion data required for implementation to the signal conversion table.

In addition, changing the functional component includes deleting a specific functional component from the activated functional component, and the digital cluster functional changing unit may be configured to delete signal conversion data corresponding to the deleted specific functional component from the signal conversion table. You can.

In addition, the digital cluster setting module may further include a digital cluster GUI component that provides a user environment to change the state in which the functional component included in the activation functional component is implemented in the digital cluster.

Additionally, the user environment may include a function that allows the user to set at least one of the display size, display position, display color, display design, and display conditions of the functional component.

In addition, it further includes a communication module configured to exchange data with a service server through a network, and exchanges data with the service server through the communication module to store a plurality of functional components and vehicle setting data stored in the functional component storage. An update may be performed on the plurality of vehicle setting data stored in the storage unit and the plurality of signal conversion data stored in the signal conversion data storage unit.

Additionally, the communication module is configured to exchange data with the service server through wireless Internet technology, and the update can be performed at a preset cycle or according to a user's command.

A universal digital cluster system according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a plurality of vehicles; a plurality of universal digital cluster devices for vehicles installed corresponding to the plurality of vehicles; and a service server supporting the plurality of universal digital cluster devices for vehicles, wherein each of the plurality of universal digital cluster devices for vehicles is a functional component storage unit including a plurality of functional components, the plurality of functions The component includes a functional component storage unit, which is predefined data for displaying information related to the vehicle in a digital cluster; a vehicle setting data storage unit including a plurality of vehicle setting data, each of the plurality of vehicle setting data listing at least one functional component applied to the corresponding vehicle; A signal conversion data storage unit including a plurality of signal conversion data, each of the plurality of signal conversion data being configured to convert a signal generated in the configuration of the corresponding vehicle into a standard signal required for implementation of a functional component. storage unit; Digital cluster applied to corresponding vehicles; a digital cluster setting module that reads vehicle setting data of the corresponding vehicle from the vehicle setting data storage unit and configures setting information of the corresponding vehicle based on the read vehicle setting data; and a digital cluster control module that processes signals transmitted from parts of the corresponding vehicle based on setting information of the corresponding vehicle and displays information related to the parts of the corresponding vehicle on the digital cluster.

The universal digital cluster device for a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention can be configured to minimize conventional complex coding or customization processes and to stably control data flow between a plurality of functional components with simple settings.

In addition, the universal digital cluster device for vehicles according to an embodiment of the present invention abstracts and standardizes signals generated from vehicle parts and implements related information into a digital cluster, so it can be universally used in various vehicle types.

In addition, a user environment in which users can selectively add or subtract information related to various vehicle parts, and a user environment in which users can customize the display size, display position, display color, display design, and display conditions of information displayed in the digital cluster. By providing a user environment, it is possible to configure a digital cluster according to the user's preference.

In addition, data for registering parts added to the vehicle in the digital cluster can be provided from the service server through OTA, allowing users to add new parts or customize the vehicle more freely.

In addition to the above-described content, specific effects of the present invention are described below while explaining specific details for carrying out the invention.

Figure 1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a universal digital cluster device for a vehicle according to an embodiment.
Figure 2 exemplarily shows a state in which vehicle information is displayed by the operation of a universal digital cluster device for a vehicle.
Figure 3 is a block diagram for explaining the configuration of a digital cluster control module.
Figure 4 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a database.
Figure 5 is an example diagram for explaining the relationship between functional components and vehicle setting data.
Figure 6 is an example diagram for explaining signal conversion data.
Figure 7 is an example diagram for explaining the universal digital cluster system.
Figure 8 is an example diagram for explaining the relationship between a universal digital cluster device for a vehicle and a service server.
Figure 9 shows the configuration of a digital cluster setting module according to an embodiment.
Figure 10 is a flow chart to explain the digital cluster setting process of the digital cluster setting unit.
Figure 11 is a flow chart to explain the process of deleting a functional component.
Figure 12 is a flow chart to explain the process of adding functional components.
Figure 13 is an example diagram for explaining the process of changing the implementation status of the functional components of the digital cluster GUI component.

Terms or words used in this specification and patent claims should not be construed as limited to their general or dictionary meaning. According to the principle that the inventor can define terms or word concepts in order to explain his or her invention in the best way, it should be interpreted with a meaning and concept consistent with the technical idea of the present invention. In addition, the embodiments described in this specification and the configurations shown in the drawings are only one embodiment of the present invention and do not completely represent the technical idea of the present invention, so they cannot be replaced at the time of filing the present application. It should be understood that there may be various equivalents, variations, and applicable examples.

Terms such as first, second, A, and B used in the present specification and claims may be used to describe various components, but the components should not be limited by the terms. The above terms are used only for the purpose of distinguishing one component from another. For example, a first component may be named a second component, and similarly, the second component may also be named a first component without departing from the scope of the present invention. The term 'and/or' includes any of a plurality of related stated items or a combination of a plurality of related stated items.

The terms used in the specification and claims are merely used to describe specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the invention. Singular expressions include plural expressions unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. In this application, terms such as "include" or "have" should be understood as not precluding the existence or addition possibility of features, numbers, steps, operations, components, parts, or combinations thereof described in the specification. .

Unless otherwise defined, all terms used herein, including technical or scientific terms, have the same meaning as generally understood by a person of ordinary skill in the technical field to which the present invention pertains.

Terms defined in commonly used dictionaries should be interpreted as having a meaning consistent with the meaning in the context of the related technology, and unless clearly defined in the present application, should not be interpreted in an ideal or excessively formal sense. No. Additionally, each configuration, process, process, or method included in each embodiment of the present invention may be shared within the scope of not being technically contradictory to each other.

Additionally, the term 'module' used in this specification may be interpreted to include software, hardware, or a combination thereof, depending on the context. For example, software may be machine language, firmware, embedded code, and application software. As another example, hardware may be a circuit, processor, computer, integrated circuit, integrated circuit core, sensor, Micro-Electro-Mechanical System (MEMS), passive device, or a combination thereof.

Hereinafter, with reference to FIGS. 1 to 13, a universal digital cluster device for a vehicle according to some embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail.

Figure 1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a universal digital cluster device for a vehicle according to an embodiment. Figure 2 exemplarily shows a state in which vehicle information is displayed by the operation of a universal digital cluster device for a vehicle. Figure 3 is a block diagram for explaining the configuration of a digital cluster control module.

Referring to FIG. 1, the universal digital cluster device 10 for a vehicle according to some embodiments of the present invention includes a digital cluster 100, a digital cluster control module 110, a communication module 120, a database 130, and a digital cluster. Includes a setting module 140.

The digital cluster 100 may be located in the interior space of the vehicle within the field of view of the driving driver. For example, as shown in FIG. 2, the digital cluster 100 may be placed in the front of the vehicle, around the steering wheel corresponding to the front of the driver's seat so that content can be checked together with the steering wheel. However, the digital cluster 100 is not limited thereto. no. The digital cluster 100 is located on one side of the vehicle and can provide various information related to the vehicle to the driver. Referring to FIG. 2, the digital cluster 100 can provide the driver with information about the vehicle's speed or RPM, information related to the vehicle such as interior temperature, window opening and closing, etc., and navigation information.

The digital cluster 100 can provide various digital contents, including a digitized high-resolution display, to the driver. Additionally, the digital cluster 100 may further include an input unit through which a user command is input, such as a touch panel, and information corresponding to the user's command may be selectively output. For example, when a navigation function is implemented in the digital cluster 100, the user can select and input a desired destination through the input unit.

The universal digital cluster device 10 for a vehicle according to an embodiment is not standardized for each vehicle or vehicle model, but may be configured to be universally applicable to multiple vehicles or multiple models. In other words, the digital cluster device 10 can be implemented with the same hardware, operating system (OS), and applications even if it is mounted on different vehicles. The universal digital cluster device 10 for a vehicle according to this embodiment can be configured to minimize conventional complex coding or customization processes and to stably control data flow between a plurality of functional components with simple settings.

The operation of the digital cluster 100 by these functional components may be performed by the digital cluster control module 110.

The digital cluster control module 110 operates on an operating system and may be middleware, meaning a program provided to implement functions specialized for each device in an application executed at the user end. The digital cluster control module 110 may generate a plug-in structure and code based on hardware specification settings, or control the operation of a plurality of functional components to implement preset functions. In addition, output data generated from each functional component can be converted into a form that can be displayed on an information display and provided to the application through API. API refers to an interface created to control the functions provided by a programming language so that applications can use data provided in lower layers below middleware. The application refers to an interface standard program that can be operated at the user end, and the application can display related content or information on the display of the digital cluster 100 using output data received from the middleware.

Referring to FIG. 3, the digital cluster control module 110 includes a service platform 112, an activation function component 114, and a signal conversion table 116.

The service platform 112 consists of a vehicle interface module 112A, a control module 112B, a storage module 112C, and a component interface module 112D.

The activation function component 114 may have a plurality of function components registered that implement the functions of the corresponding vehicle. Here, the plurality of functional components may be predefined data for displaying vehicle-related information on the digital cluster 100. Here, the plurality of functional components may display information related to the operation or operation of the vehicle. For example, the plurality of functional components may include a speed gauge, RPM gauge, check engine warning light, trim information, remaining fuel amount, remaining battery amount, and direction. It may be predefined data for displaying information related to at least one of the indicator light and the driver's door open warning light on the digital cluster 100. Each functional component may correspond to at least one part of the vehicle, and changes according to signals generated from the corresponding part may be displayed on the digital cluster 100.

The vehicle interface module 112A receives vehicle signals generated from various sensors or vehicle parts provided in the vehicle and transmits them to other modules included in the service platform 112.

The vehicle interface module 112A can collect various signals related to parts of the vehicle. For example, signals regarding vehicle specifications, current speed, tire pressure, remaining battery capacity, remaining fuel amount, external temperature, internal temperature, etc. can be collected in real time or near real time.

In some embodiments, the vehicle interface module 112A may collect signals according to a preset rule set. For example, when the vehicle is started, the remaining fuel signal is collected, the operation of the engine spark plug is collected, the outside temperature is measured, and the tire pressure is sequentially performed using a predetermined rule set. It can be done with In addition, after collecting the remaining fuel signal, subsequent operations linked to the previous operation, such as calculating the predicted driving distance according to the engine torque and speed, can be continuously performed to collect signals related to each part. You can.

According to another embodiment, the vehicle interface module 112A may collect the current tire pressure signal of the vehicle through user manipulation. Alternatively, a signal of the remaining engine oil amount of the vehicle may be collected through the user's operation, or a signal of the remaining amount of the vehicle's battery may be collected at a preset period.

Here, since signals generated from different types of vehicles may be different even from components that provide the same function, standardization of signals output from specific components may be necessary. The vehicle interface module 112A is a data abstraction interface that converts a vehicle signal generated from another device (e.g., a sensor provided in the vehicle) into a standardized signal that is standardized to meet predetermined protocols through a data abstraction process. (Hardware Abstraction Layer Interface) may be included.

The vehicle interface module 112A may perform data abstraction (data standardization) by referring to the signal conversion table 116. The signal conversion table 116 may include a plurality of signal conversion data pre-configured according to vehicle signals. Each signal conversion data may be prepared in advance to abstract signals generated from the corresponding vehicle parts and convert them into a standard form.

The vehicle signal received from the vehicle interface module 112A may be transmitted to the storage module 112C to be stored and managed.

The control module 112B receives each data information required when operating a plurality of function components registered in the activation function component 114 from the vehicle interface module 112A. The control module 112B may operate the functional component by selecting a functional component that operates using data information included in the vehicle data and transmitting the data information to the selected functional component. Data output from the functional component may be transmitted to the control module 112B through the storage module 112C and may be transmitted to the upper layer to be applied to the application.

Additionally, the implementation state of each functional component included in the activation functional component 114 may be set. Here, the implementation state of the functional component refers to the state in which the functional component is implemented in the application, and may mean the size, location, color, design, and implementation conditions under which information according to the functional component is displayed. The control module 112B may implement each functional component in the digital cluster 100 based on information set in the functional component implementation status.

Additionally, in some embodiments, a specific functional component may be operated using the output value of another functional component as an input value. The control module 112B may select other functional components that operate using the received signal value as an input value. The control module 112B may provide the received signal value to the newly selected functional component, receive the corresponding output value, and transmit it to the application.

The control module 112B may perform an operation of grouping received vehicle data into packets in order to avoid breaking the synchronization of data performed in each functional component. At this time, the control module 112B may delay processing of other packets among the grouped packets until the operation related to the packet to be processed is completed. Additionally, the control module 112B may control operations so that new data can be introduced through the vehicle interface module 112A after all received vehicle data has been processed. The storage module 112C may store vehicle data received through the vehicle interface module 112A and signal values output from the functional component.

The component interface module 112D performs a function of mediating data exchange between the control module 112B and a plurality of functional components. The component interface module 112D may provide a standard interface to facilitate communication with other existing modules when a new functional component is developed.

In an embodiment, the universal digital cluster device 10 for a vehicle may limit the operation of a specific functional component or set the type of activated functional component differently depending on the type and trim of the vehicle on which it is mounted, and may set the type of activated functional component to be different, depending on the type and trim of the vehicle on which it is mounted. Signal conversion data can be set differently. In other words, the digital cluster can be modified more freely or customized to the user's preference.

Hereinafter, with reference to FIGS. 4 to 13, the digital cluster setting module and database according to an embodiment of the present invention, and the process of setting up a digital cluster using the same will be described in more detail.

Figure 4 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a database. Figure 5 is an example diagram for explaining the relationship between functional components and vehicle setting data. Figure 6 is an example diagram for explaining signal conversion data. Figure 7 is an example diagram for explaining the universal digital cluster system. Figure 8 is an example diagram for explaining the relationship between a universal digital cluster device for a vehicle and a service server. Figure 9 shows the configuration of a digital cluster setting module according to an embodiment. Figure 10 is a flow chart to explain the digital cluster setting process of the digital cluster setting unit. Figure 11 is a flow chart to explain the process of deleting a functional component. Figure 12 is a flow chart to explain the process of adding functional components. Figure 13 is an example diagram for explaining the process of changing the implementation status of the functional components of the digital cluster GUI component.

Referring to FIG. 4, the database 130 includes a functional component storage unit 131, a vehicle setting data storage unit 132, and a signal conversion data storage unit 133.

The functional component storage unit 131 may include a plurality of functional components. The functional component storage unit 131 may include all functional components that the universal digital cluster device 10 for a vehicle can provide. In an embodiment, the number of functional components stored in the functional component storage unit 131 may be greater than the functional components registered in the activated functional component 114. That is, some of the plurality of functional components stored in the functional component storage unit 131 may be registered in the activation functional component 114 and used to implement the functions of the digital cluster 100.

The vehicle setting data storage unit 132 may include a plurality of vehicle setting data. Each of the plurality of vehicle setting data may include a list of at least one functional component applied to the corresponding vehicle. Depending on the vehicle or model sold by the vehicle manufacturer, the parts included in the vehicle or vehicle model may be different, and the functional components provided through the digital cluster may be different accordingly. In an embodiment, the vehicle setting data storage unit 132 may include most vehicles sold on the market and vehicle setting data according to the model of each vehicle.

Referring to FIG. 5, the vehicle setting data storage unit 132 may include first to kth vehicle setting data corresponding to each of the first to kth vehicles. Here, k corresponds to an integer of 2 or more. The first vehicle setting data and the second vehicle setting data may be data corresponding to different first and second vehicles, respectively. As illustratively shown in FIG. 3, for example, the first vehicle setting data may include a first to a ninth function component, and the second vehicle setting data may include a third function component to a ninth function. Configured to include components, the first vehicle setting data and the second vehicle setting data may include different types of functional components. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and different vehicles may be configured to include the same types of functional components.

Additionally, the first vehicle setting data may be respectively set according to the model of the first vehicle. When the first vehicle consists of three models, the first vehicle setting data includes first vehicle model 1 setting data to first vehicle model 3 setting data, and functional components may be listed and included for each setting data. .

That is, the vehicle setting data storage unit 132 may include a plurality of vehicle setting data that lists at least one functional component applied to at least one of the vehicle and vehicle model. In embodiments, vehicle setup data and activation function components may be the same, but are not limited to this. The present invention can provide free changes to functional components configured according to vehicle setting data. This will be described in more detail later.

The signal conversion data storage unit 133 may include a plurality of signal conversion data. The plurality of signal conversion data corresponds to data for standardizing signals generated from various vehicles and vehicle parts. Signal conversion data corresponding to parts of most vehicles sold on the market may be included in the signal conversion data storage unit 133. In an embodiment, some of the plurality of signal conversion data stored in the signal conversion data storage unit 133 may be extracted to form the signal conversion table 116.

In an embodiment, each of the plurality of signal conversion data is configured to convert a signal generated from a corresponding component of the vehicle into a standard signal required for implementation of a functional component. Referring to FIG. 6, assuming that the first functional component is implemented based on signal 1 and signal 2 generated from part 1 and part 2 of the vehicle, respectively, standardization is performed on signal 1 through the first conversion data. Thus, a first standard signal can be generated, and a second standard signal can be generated by standardizing signal 2 through the second converted data. The first functional component may be implemented through the first standard signal and the second standard signal.

By using the conversion data stored in the signal conversion data storage unit 133, the universal digital cluster device 10 for a vehicle can universally process signals generated from various vehicles and provide them to the driver as a standardized functional component.

Here, updates to vehicle configuration data may be required as new vehicles are released, and functional components and signal conversion data may be updated as new parts are developed. The universal digital cluster device 10 for a vehicle is configured to exchange data with the service server 30 through a network through the communication module 120.

The vehicle universal digital cluster device 10 and the service server 30 may be included in one universal digital cluster system 1.

Referring to FIG. 7, the universal digital cluster system 1 may include at least one universal digital cluster device 10 for a vehicle, a vehicle 20 in which the universal digital cluster device 10 for a vehicle is installed, and a service server 30. there is.

The service server 30 corresponds to a server that performs management and support for the vehicle universal digital cluster device 10 installed in the vehicle 20. In other words, the service server 30 can support the operation and operation of the universal digital cluster device 10 for a vehicle.

The service server 30 can exchange data with a plurality of universal digital cluster devices 10 for vehicles through a network. Specifically, updates to at least one of vehicle setting data, functional components, and signal conversion data may be provided to the universal digital cluster device 10 for a vehicle.

In embodiments, the network may correspond to wireless Internet technology. Wireless Internet technologies include, for example, WiFi, Wireless LAN (WLAN), DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance), Wireless Broadband (Wibro), Wimax (World Interoperability for Microwave Access: Wimax), and HSDPA. (High Speed Downlink Packet Access), HSUPA (High Speed Uplink Packet Access), IEEE 802.16, Long Term Evolution (LTE), LTE-A (Long Term Evolution-Advanced), broadband wireless mobile communication service (Wireless Mobile) It may include at least one of Broadband Service: WMBS) and 5G NR (New Radio) technology. However, this embodiment is not limited to this.

Referring to FIG. 8, the service server 30 stores the functional components stored in the functional component storage unit 131 and the vehicle setting data storage unit 132 through an OTA (Over-The-Air) method using wireless Internet technology. The vehicle setting data and signal conversion data stored in the signal conversion data storage unit 133 may be updated. That is, through data exchange with the service server 30 through the communication module 120, the functional components stored in the functional component storage, the vehicle setting data stored in the vehicle setting data storage, and the signal conversion data stored in the signal conversion data storage. An update can be performed.

Accordingly, when additional parts are installed in the vehicle, the driver can easily receive functional components and signal conversion data necessary to display related information about the parts on the digital cluster 100 from the service server 30.

This universal digital cluster device 10 for a vehicle can be mounted on a specific vehicle and set to a state suitable for the vehicle. Additionally, the universal digital cluster device 10 for a vehicle can provide the driver with a user environment in which functional components can be added or changed. Additionally, the digital cluster control module 110 may provide the driver with a user environment in which the state in which functional components are implemented in the digital cluster 100 can be changed.

Referring to FIG. 9, the digital cluster setting module 140 according to the embodiment includes a digital cluster setting unit 141, a digital cluster function change unit 142, and a digital cluster GUI component 143.

The digital cluster setting unit 141 reads data corresponding to the vehicle on which the digital cluster 100 is installed from the functional component storage unit 131, the vehicle setting data storage unit 132, and the signal conversion data storage unit 133 to digitally The control module 110 can be set.

Referring to FIG. 10, first, the digital cluster setting unit 141 identifies the type of vehicle on which the digital cluster 100 is installed (S10). In an exemplary embodiment, digital cluster 100 may be a first digital cluster applied to a first vehicle. The digital cluster setting unit 141 reads data corresponding to the first vehicle from the functional component storage unit 131, the vehicle setting data storage unit 132, and the signal conversion data storage unit 133 to set the first digital cluster. Information can be generated.

Specifically, the digital cluster setting unit 141 reads out vehicle setting data corresponding to the identified vehicle from the vehicle setting data storage unit 132 (S11). For example, first vehicle setting data corresponding to the first vehicle may be read from the vehicle setting data storage unit 132.

The digital cluster setting unit 141 checks at least one functional component included in the read vehicle setting data (S12). For example, the digital cluster setting unit 141 may check at least one functional component included in the first vehicle setting data.

Next, the digital cluster setting unit 141 reads at least one confirmed functional component from the functional component storage unit 131 (S13). Additionally, the digital cluster setting unit 141 may configure an activation function component including at least one read function component (S14). Functional components included in the activated functional component are displayed on the digital cluster 100. The activation function component is created based on vehicle configuration data, but can be changed according to the user's command. At least one functional component configured as an activation functional component may be displayed on the digital cluster 100.

Additionally, the digital cluster setting unit 141 reads at least one signal conversion data corresponding to at least one identified functional component from the signal conversion data storage unit 133 (S15). The digital cluster setting unit 141 generates a signal conversion table based on at least one read signal conversion data (S16). The signal conversion table corresponds to a table in which signals of each of the plurality of components constituting the first vehicle and corresponding signal conversion data are mapped. That is, the signal generated from each part of the first vehicle can be converted into a standard signal based on the signal conversion table, and the corresponding function component among the activated function components is controlled according to the converted standard signal to be transmitted to the digital cluster 100. Related information will be displayed.

Setting information set in the digital cluster setting unit 141 may include at least an activation function component and a signal conversion table, and the setting information is provided to the digital cluster control unit 110 to activate the activation function component 114 and the setting information according to the setting information. The signal conversion table 116 is set.

The digital cluster control module 110 may process signals transmitted from vehicle parts based on setting information and display information related to vehicle parts on the digital cluster 100. The digital cluster control module 110 may operate the digital cluster 100 based on the activation function component and the signal conversion table. The digital cluster control module 110 may display the functional components included in the activated functional component on the digital cluster 100. The digital cluster control module 110 converts signals transmitted from parts of the vehicle into standard signals based on the signal conversion data, and displays changes in functional components corresponding to the converted standard signals on the digital cluster. You can.

In some embodiments, even in a situation where a signal is transmitted from a part of a vehicle, if the corresponding functional component is not included in the activated functional component, the digital cluster control module 110 sends the corresponding signal and related information to the digital cluster 100. It may not be displayed.

Additionally, in some embodiments, even in a situation where a signal is transmitted from a vehicle part, if the signal is not included in the signal conversion table, the digital cluster control module 110 sends the signal and related information to the digital cluster 100. It may not be displayed.

The digital cluster function changer 142 may change a functional component included in an activated function component and provide a user environment for modifying the signal conversion table according to the change in the functional component. An environment in which at least one functional component constituting an activated functional component can be changed may be provided to the driver. Accordingly, the user can configure the display environment of the digital cluster 100 so that only functional components that the user wants to view (or functional components that the user can manipulate or that the user must check) are displayed.

Here, changing the functional component may include deleting the functional component. Since functional components that the user does not want can be deleted from the activated functional component, only desired functions can be controlled to be displayed on the digital cluster 100.

The digital cluster function change unit 142 may modify the vehicle setting information in response to a user's command to delete a specific function component. Referring to FIG. 11, the digital cluster function change unit 142 deletes a specific function component from the activated function component in response to a user command (S20), and stores signal conversion data corresponding to the deleted specific function component from the signal conversion table. It can be deleted (S22).

In embodiments, changing a functional component may include adding a functional component. The user environment may provide a selection function that allows the user to select a functional component to be added and signal conversion data corresponding to the functional component. In an exemplary embodiment, the digital cluster function change unit 142 may arrange a plurality of functional components stored in the functional component storage unit 131 and provide the plurality of functional components stored in the signal conversion data storage unit 133. Signal conversion data can be sorted and provided to the user. A user may select at least one of a plurality of provided functional components and at least one of a plurality of provided signal conversion data, and a user command for adding the selected functional component and signal conversion data may be generated according to the user's selection.

In response to the user command, the digital cluster function changer 142 may add the selected function component to the activation function component and add the selected signal conversion data to the signal conversion table.

In an embodiment, the digital cluster function changer 142 may be configured to recommend signal conversion data necessary for implementation of added function components to the user.

Referring to FIG. 12, the digital cluster function change unit 142 adds a specific function component to the activation function component in response to a user command (S30) and recommends signal conversion data corresponding to the added specific function component to the user. (S32). The digital cluster function changer 142 may add the selected signal conversion data to the signal conversion table in response to a user command for selecting recommended signal conversion data (S34). In other words, the process of the user adding functional components and signal conversion data can be supported to be performed smoothly.

In some embodiments, the digital cluster function change unit 142 may be configured to automatically add signal conversion data necessary for implementation of the added function component to the signal conversion table. In other words, the process of the user adding functional components and signal conversion data can be supported to be performed smoothly.

In some embodiments, the digital cluster function changer 142 may perform updates to functional components or signal conversion data from the service server 30 through an Over-The-Air (OTA) method using wireless Internet technology. . These updates can be performed at preset intervals or according to user commands. Therefore, even if the functional component that the user wants to activate is not stored in the conventional functional component storage unit 131 or the signal conversion data for the functional component that the user wants to activate is not stored in the signal conversion data storage unit 133, OTA By updating the method, it may be possible to add necessary functional components and signal conversion data.

Therefore, even if the user installs a previously uninstalled vehicle part in the vehicle, the user can receive functional components and signal conversion data corresponding to the newly installed part through the network, making it easy to expand the functions displayed on the digital cluster 100. It can be performed easily.

The digital cluster GUI configuration unit 143 may provide a user environment for setting a state in which functional components included in the activation functional component are implemented in the digital cluster 100.

Functional components may be provided to the user as graphic elements on the digital cluster 100. The user environment provided by the digital cluster GUI component 143 may include a function that allows the user to set at least one of the display size, display position, display design, and display conditions of the functional component.

Referring to FIG. 13, display size, display position, display color, and display design for each of the first functional component, second functional component, fourth functional component, sixth functional component, and eighth functional component included in the activation functional component. The user can adjust the settings for and display conditions through the user environment.

Here, the display size means the ratio that each functional component occupies on the screen of the digital cluster 100. The display position refers to the position at which each functional component is displayed on the screen of the digital cluster 100. The display color refers to the color in which information corresponding to each functional component is displayed. Display design refers to the appearance of each functional component. Display conditions refer to conditions for each functional component to be displayed on the screen of the digital cluster 100.

In an embodiment, some of the functional components included in the activation functional component may not be displayed on the digital cluster 100 at all times, and may be set to be displayed on the digital cluster 100 when a display condition is met. The user environment provided by the digital cluster GUI component 143 can set display conditions under which a specific functional component is displayed on the digital cluster 100. For example, the user can set display conditions so that a functional component representing fuel efficiency information, which was not previously displayed, is displayed on the digital cluster 100 when the vehicle's driving mode is changed to the eco mode. Additionally, when a command to change lanes is transmitted from the user, the user can set display conditions so that a functional component that displays a rear side camera image in the direction of the lane to be changed is displayed on the digital cluster 100.

The implemented state set in the digital cluster GUI configuration unit 143 may be provided to the digital cluster control module 110 and is reflected in the functional component implementation state. That is, the digital cluster control module 110 implements functional components in the digital cluster 100 according to the implementation state set by the user and provides related information to the driver.

The universal digital cluster device for vehicles according to an embodiment of the present invention implements a digital cluster through signals that abstract and standardize signals generated from vehicle parts, so it can be universally used in various types of vehicles.

In addition, a user environment in which users can selectively add or subtract information related to various vehicle parts, and a user environment in which users can customize the display size, display position, display color, display design, and display conditions of information displayed in the digital cluster. By providing a user environment, it is possible to configure a digital cluster according to the user's preference.

In addition, data for registering parts added to the vehicle in the digital cluster can be provided from the service server through OTA, allowing users to add parts more freely and customize the vehicle.

The above description is merely an illustrative explanation of the technical idea of the present embodiment, and those skilled in the art will be able to make various modifications and variations without departing from the essential characteristics of the present embodiment. Accordingly, the present embodiments are not intended to limit the technical idea of the present embodiment, but rather to explain it, and the scope of the technical idea of the present embodiment is not limited by these examples. The scope of protection of this embodiment should be interpreted in accordance with the claims below, and all technical ideas within the equivalent scope should be interpreted as being included in the scope of rights of this embodiment.

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a functional component storage unit including a plurality of functional components, wherein the plurality of functional components are predefined data for displaying vehicle-related information in a digital cluster;
a vehicle setting data storage unit including a plurality of vehicle setting data, each of the plurality of vehicle setting data listing at least one functional component applied to the corresponding vehicle;
A signal conversion data storage unit including a plurality of signal conversion data, each of the plurality of signal conversion data being configured to convert a signal generated in the configuration of the corresponding vehicle into a standard signal required for implementation of a functional component. storage unit;
Digital clusters applied to different first or second vehicles;
A digital cluster that reads vehicle setting data corresponding to the first vehicle or the second vehicle from the vehicle setting data storage unit and configures setting information of the first vehicle or the second vehicle based on the vehicle setting data. Settings module; and
A digital cluster control that processes signals transmitted from parts of the first vehicle or the second vehicle based on the setting information and displays information related to the parts of the first vehicle or the second vehicle on the digital cluster. Includes modules,
The setting information includes an activation function component and a signal conversion table for the first vehicle or the second vehicle,
The digital cluster setting module,
Reading the vehicle setting data corresponding to the first vehicle or the second vehicle from the vehicle setting data storage unit,
Confirming and reading at least one functional component included in the vehicle setting data from the functional component storage unit,
Constructing an activation function component including the read at least one function component, and reading at least one signal conversion data corresponding to the at least one function component from the signal conversion data storage unit,
Generating a signal conversion table in which the signal conversion data corresponding to signals of parts of the first vehicle or the second vehicle are mapped based on the at least one signal conversion data,
The digital cluster control module is
Converting a signal transmitted from a part of the first vehicle or a part of the second vehicle into a standard signal based on the signal conversion table, and the digital cluster related to a corresponding function component among the activation function components according to the converted standard signal displayed in
Universal digital cluster device for vehicles.
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The digital cluster setting module is
Further comprising a digital cluster function changer that provides a user environment for changing the functional component included in the activation function component and modifying the signal conversion table according to the change in the functional component.
Universal digital cluster device for vehicles.
According to clause 3,
Modifying the functional component includes adding a new functional component to the activated functional component,
The digital cluster function change unit is configured to recommend signal conversion data necessary for implementation of the added functional component to the user, or automatically add signal conversion data necessary for implementation of the added functional component to the signal conversion table.
Universal digital cluster device for vehicles.
According to clause 3,
Changing the functional component includes deleting a specific functional component from the activated functional component,
The digital cluster function change unit is configured to delete signal conversion data corresponding to the deleted specific function component from the signal conversion table.
Universal digital cluster device for vehicles.
According to claim 1,
The digital cluster setting module is
Further comprising a digital cluster GUI component that provides a user environment to change the state in which the functional component included in the activation functional component is implemented in the digital cluster.
Universal digital cluster device for vehicles.
According to clause 6,
The user environment includes a function that allows the user to set at least one of the display size, display position, display color, display design, and display conditions of the functional component.
Universal digital cluster device for vehicles.
According to claim 1,
Further comprising a communication module configured to exchange data with the service server through a network,
A plurality of functional components stored in the functional component storage unit, a plurality of vehicle setting data stored in the vehicle setting data storage unit, and a plurality of vehicle setting data stored in the signal conversion data storage unit through data exchange with the service server through the communication module. Updates to signal conversion data are performed
Universal digital cluster device for vehicles.
According to clause 8,
The communication module is configured to exchange data with the service server through wireless Internet technology,
The update is performed at a preset cycle or according to the user's command.
Universal digital cluster device for vehicles.
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