KR102659914B1 - System and method for controlling the output of content in a vehicle - Google Patents

Abstract

A system and method for controlling content output of a vehicle are provided according to some embodiments of the present invention. A vehicle content output control system according to an embodiment includes: a first vehicle; a first display disposed on the first vehicle; a second display disposed on the first vehicle adjacent to the first display and including a display panel of a different type from the first display; and a content output module that controls content output to the first display and the second display, wherein the content output module analyzes a content source, characteristic information of the first display, and characteristic information of the second display. a content analysis unit that generates content conversion information; a content conversion unit that converts the content source based on the content conversion information and generates converted content; and a content provider providing the converted content to the first display and the second display.

Description

System and method for controlling the output of content in a vehicle}

The present invention relates to a system and method for controlling the output of content output from a vehicle. Specifically, the present invention relates to a system and method for controlling content output in consideration of the characteristics of a plurality of displays arranged inside/outside a vehicle.

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

With the Fourth Industrial Revolution, there is a conceptual change in vehicles (mobility), especially from “owning” a vehicle to “using” or “sharing,” and services related to the related market are experiencing explosive growth. .

In particular, since multiple users can use shared vehicles for various purposes, the development of purpose-based mobility (PBV, hereinafter “PBV”) is actively developing to meet various changes in mobility purposes and the diverse needs of users. It's going on.

PBV displays of various types and characteristics (PDLC, flexible display, transparent display, projector, etc.) can be placed inside and outside the vehicle. PBV can be controlled to provide more diverse information depending on driving purpose and situation compared to conventional analog information display.

Accordingly, the applicant of the present invention has proposed a method and system that can output content more efficiently, taking into account the characteristics and relationships of various display devices placed in the PBV.

The object of the present invention is to provide a system and method for controlling content output in consideration of the characteristics of a plurality of displays arranged inside/outside a vehicle.

The objects of the present invention are not limited to the objects mentioned above, and other objects and advantages of the present invention that are not mentioned can be understood by 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.

A vehicle content output control system according to some embodiments of the present invention includes a first vehicle; a first display disposed on the first vehicle; a second display disposed on the first vehicle adjacent to the first display and including a display panel of a different type from the first display; and a content output module that controls content output to the first display and the second display, wherein the content output module analyzes a content source, characteristic information of the first display, and characteristic information of the second display. a content analysis unit that generates content conversion information; a content conversion unit that converts the content source based on the content conversion information and generates converted content; and a content provider providing the converted content to the first display and the second display.

In addition, the content analysis unit determines a main display on which the content source is output and a main display on which the content source is not output among the first display and the second display based on the characteristic information of the first display and the characteristic information of the second display. first content conversion information that determines which sub-display is not used, and wherein the content conversion information converts main content of the content source into additional content in consideration of characteristic information of the sub-display; and second content conversion information that converts the content source in consideration of characteristic information of the main display, wherein the converted content is generated based on the first content conversion information and provided to the sub-display. ; and second converted content generated based on the second content converted information and provided to the main display.

In addition, only one of the first display and the second display has a touch panel, and when the content source includes a touch input interface, the content analysis unit determines the touch input interface to the display on which the touch panel is formed. The second content conversion information may be generated to be displayed correspondingly.

In addition, a touch panel is formed to correspond to a specific area of the first display, and when the content source includes a touch input interface, the content analyzer determines the touch input interface to be specific to the first display on which the touch panel is formed. The second content conversion information may be generated to be displayed corresponding to the area.

In addition, the first display and the second display operate at different refresh rates, and the content analyzer determines that when a difference in refresh rate between the first display and the second display occurs than a preset threshold, the first display and the second display operate at different refresh rates. At least one of the second content conversion information and the first content conversion information may be configured to output a border area between the second displays.

In addition, the content conversion module further includes an interface generator that implements a user environment including a content selection interface for determining the content source and a content output interface for providing a display state of the vehicle according to the content conversion information, The interface creation unit may be configured to provide the user environment to the user terminal.

Additionally, the vehicle display state of the content output interface may be configured to display the design of the first vehicle, content output from the first display, and content output from the second display together.

In addition, it further includes a second vehicle including a third display, and the content output module is configured to output content to the third display based on the content source in consideration of the relationship between the second vehicle and the first vehicle. can be configured and provided to the third display.

In addition, the content output module collects status information of passengers in the vehicle in real time or near real time, and generates generative content that transforms the original content source in real time or near real time according to the status information of the passengers. , the generated content can be provided to the content analysis unit as the content source.

A method of controlling content output of a vehicle according to some embodiments of the present invention is a method of controlling content output to a first display and a second display disposed adjacent to a first vehicle, which is performed by a processor, and the method includes: content generating content conversion information by analyzing a source, characteristic information of the first display, and characteristic information of the second display; converting the content source based on the content conversion information to generate converted content; and providing the converted content to the first display and the second display.

In the vehicle content output control system and method according to some embodiments of the present invention, the content source is adjusted and output to correspond to the main display, and the main content of the content source can be converted to additional content to correspond to the sub display and output. there is. Accordingly, considering the characteristics of the display unit placed in the first vehicle, the content source can be provided so that surrounding users can more comfortably and easily check key content, and the effectiveness of content provision can be further increased. Achieving the purpose of providing content can become easier.

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.

1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a vehicle content output control system according to some embodiments of the present invention.
FIGS. 2A to 2C are exemplary diagrams for explaining a plurality of displays arranged outside a vehicle.
FIGS. 3A and 3B are exemplary diagrams for explaining a plurality of displays arranged inside a vehicle.
Figure 4 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a content output module according to some embodiments of the present invention.
Figure 5 is an example diagram for explaining a process of generating modified content in consideration of characteristic information of the display unit in the content output module.
Figure 6 is an example diagram to explain the process of generating modified content in consideration of touch panel information in the content output module.
Figure 7 is an example diagram to explain the process of configuring a border area in the content output module.
Figure 8 is an example diagram of the user environment provided by the interface creation unit.
FIG. 9 exemplarily illustrates an operation screen of the content output interface provided in the user environment of FIG. 8.
Figure 10 is an example diagram for explaining a first vehicle and a second vehicle performing autonomous platoon driving.
FIG. 11 is an example diagram illustrating a process of modifying content in consideration of location information of the second vehicle of FIG. 10.
Figure 12 is an example diagram for explaining the process of generating generative content based on passenger status information.

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 the term or word concept 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 without departing from the scope of the present invention, and similarly, the second component may also be named a first component. 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 meanings consistent with the meanings they have 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.

Hereinafter, a vehicle content output control system according to some embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 12.

1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a vehicle content output control system according to some embodiments of the present invention. FIGS. 2A to 2C are exemplary diagrams for explaining a plurality of displays arranged outside a vehicle. FIGS. 3A and 3B are exemplary diagrams for explaining a plurality of displays arranged inside a vehicle.

Referring to FIG. 1 , the vehicle content output control system 10 includes a first vehicle 100, a display unit 110, a content output module 120, and a user terminal 130.

The first vehicle 100 refers to a multi-purpose vehicle or purpose-based vehicle (PBV) that can provide functions corresponding to the user's purpose and needs. In addition, the first vehicle 100 may refer to a multiple purpose vehicle (MPV) that can be used for multiple purposes, and may provide multiple services through a configuration described later, or be flexibly used for multiple purposes. It can change. In other words, the first vehicle 100 can provide services for various purposes along with the driving function, which is the basic function of the vehicle. The internal configuration of the first vehicle 100 may be freely changed in order to provide such a multi-purpose service. Various components (seats, storage devices, electronic devices, etc.) may be placed in the interior interior space (cabin) of the first vehicle 100, and these components may be provided differently depending on the service. Additionally, a display device may be disposed on at least one of the inside and outside of the first vehicle 100 to provide information related to a multipurpose service.

The display unit 110 corresponds to a display device for providing information or various contents related to the first vehicle 100 to various objects located around the first vehicle 100 or to passengers riding in the first vehicle 100. do. The display unit 110 may be placed on at least one of the front, left, right, and rear sides of the first vehicle 100, and may be configured to output information or content according to each location. As an example, the display disposed on the left side of the first vehicle 100 may output information to be provided to a vehicle traveling in the opposite lane or the left lane, and the display disposed on the right side of the first vehicle 100 can output information for vehicles or pedestrians driving in the right lane. Additionally, the display disposed at the rear of the first vehicle 100 can output information to a vehicle following behind, and the display at the front can output information to a vehicle traveling in the opposite lane. In an exemplary embodiment, at least one of the output state and content of the displayed content may be controlled to be automatically modified according to the location and external surface of the vehicle 100 on which the display unit 110 is disposed. As an example, a display displayed toward an opposing vehicle may be controlled to output image content rather than video.

The display unit 110 may include at least a first display 111 and a second display 112. The first display 111 and the second display 112 may be adjacent to each other. In some embodiments, the first display 111 and the second display 112 may be disposed sequentially on the exterior of the vehicle. The first display 111 and the second display 112 may be arranged side by side in the same part of the vehicle, but are not limited to this. The first display 111 and the second display 112 may be placed in different parts of the vehicle. Here, the first display 111 and the second display 112 may be composed of different types of display panels in consideration of the location of the vehicle or the purpose of the vehicle.

Referring to FIG. 2A, the first display 111 may be placed on the side of the vehicle, and the second display 112 may be placed on the curved part connecting the side and rear of the vehicle. As an example, the first display 111 may be configured as a transparent display corresponding to a side window constituting a side portion of the vehicle, and light transparency may be selectively controlled. The first display 141 can be selectively controlled to be transparent and to display images externally or internally. The second display 112 may be configured as a flexible display device to be placed corresponding to the corner area of the vehicle. For example, the second display 112 may be configured as a flexible display and may be arranged to correspond to the external design of the vehicle.

Additionally, referring to FIG. 2B, the first display 111 may be disposed on the rear portion of the vehicle, and the second display 112 may be disposed on a curved portion connecting the side portion and the rear portion of the vehicle. The first display 111 may be a rear display corresponding to the rear window. The first display 111 may be a transparent display, but is not limited thereto. As shown in FIG. 2B, the first display 111 may be configured to correspond to the rear window, and the first display 111 may be selectively controlled to be transparent or to display an image. The second display 112 may be configured as a flexible display device to be placed corresponding to the corner area of the vehicle. For example, the second display 112 may be configured as a flexible display and may be arranged to correspond to the external design of the vehicle.

Additionally, referring to FIG. 2C, the first display 111 and the second display 112 are placed together on the side of the vehicle, but may be placed in different areas. As an example, the first display 111 may be configured as a transparent display corresponding to a side window constituting a side portion of the vehicle, and light transparency may be selectively controlled. The second display 112 may be placed around the roof of the vehicle. The second display 112 may be configured as a flexible display device. For example, the second display 112 may be configured as a flexible display and may be arranged to correspond to the external design of the vehicle.

In some embodiments, the first display 111 and the second display 112 may be successively disposed inside the first vehicle 100. However, areas where the first display 111 and the second display 112 are placed inside the first vehicle 100 may be different.

Referring to FIGS. 3A and 3B, the first display 111 may be placed in front of the passenger's boarding position, and the second display 112 may be configured to correspond to a side window. The first display 111 may be configured to reproduce only content and may be a display device for outputting high-definition images. By way of example, the first display 111 may be composed of a high-definition, high-resolution display panel such as OLED or QLED, but is not limited thereto. The second display 112 may be configured as a transparent display, and light transparency may be selectively controlled.

Here, as shown in FIG. 3A, the first display 111 and the second display 112 may display different contents. However, it is not limited to this, and as shown in Figure 3b, the first display 111 and the second display 112 may be configured to display one content together or to display content derived from one content source together. there is.

In some embodiments, the display unit 110 is not disposed consecutively with the first display 111 and the second display 112, but outputs content related to the first display 111 and the second display 112. It may further include a third display 113. The third display 113 may be placed outside or inside the first vehicle 100, but is not limited thereto. As exemplarily shown in FIGS. 2A and 2C, the third display 113 may be placed in the front of the vehicle 100, but is not limited thereto. In some embodiments, the third display 113 may be arranged corresponding to the roof of the vehicle.

The content output module 120 can control content output from the first display 111, the second display 112, and the third display 113. Content output module 120 may be entirely hardware, or may have aspects that are partly hardware and partly software. For example, content output module 120 is intended to refer to a combination of hardware and software driven by the hardware. Hardware may be a data processing device that includes a Central Processing Unit (CPU) or another processor. Additionally, software driven by hardware may refer to a running process, object, executable, thread of execution, program, etc.

The user terminal 130 corresponds to a user's electronic device capable of exchanging data with the content output module 120. The user terminal 130 may exchange data with the content output module 120 through a network. Here, the user may be a passenger riding in the first vehicle 100 or the owner of the vehicle, but is not limited thereto.

The content output module 120 may provide the user terminal 130 with a user environment that allows users to check, select, and control content output from the display unit 110 of the first vehicle 100. The user of the user terminal 130 can select content to be output from the first vehicle 100 or check the status of the selected content being output through this user environment.

The content output module 120 according to an embodiment of the present invention can automatically convert the content source selected through the user environment by considering the characteristics of the display 110 and control the converted content to be output on the display 110. there is.

Figure 4 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a content output module according to some embodiments of the present invention. Figure 5 is an example diagram for explaining a process of generating modified content in consideration of characteristic information of the display unit in the content output module. Figure 6 is an example diagram to explain the process of generating modified content in consideration of touch panel information in the content output module. Figure 7 is an example diagram to explain the process of configuring a border area in the content output module. Figure 8 is an example diagram of the user environment provided by the interface creation unit. FIG. 9 exemplarily illustrates an operation screen of the content output interface provided in the user environment of FIG. 8. Figure 10 is an example diagram for explaining a first vehicle and a second vehicle performing autonomous platoon driving. FIG. 11 is an example diagram illustrating a process of modifying content in consideration of location information of the second vehicle of FIG. 10. Figure 12 is an example diagram for explaining the process of generating generative content based on passenger status information.

Referring to FIG. 4, the content output module 120 includes a content analysis unit 121, a content conversion unit 122, a content provider 123, an interface creation unit 124, a location information collection unit 125, and a content analysis unit 120. Includes a narrative content creation unit 126.

The content analysis unit 121 may generate content conversion information by analyzing characteristic information of the content source and the display unit 110. Additionally, the content analysis unit 121 may generate content conversion information by considering the content source and the location information of other vehicles provided by the location information collection unit 125. The content analysis unit 121 may generate content conversion information by analyzing at least one of the characteristic information of the display unit 110 and the location information of other vehicles and the content source. Content may be provided to the content analysis unit 121 based on user input by the user terminal 130 or the like. In some embodiments, the generative content generator 126 may generate generative content based on user status and may provide the generative content to the content analysis unit 121.

The content conversion unit 122 may generate converted content by converting the content source based on content conversion information. The content provider 123 may provide converted content to the display unit 110.

The content analysis unit 121 may generate content conversion information by analyzing the content source, characteristic information of the first display 111, and characteristic information of the second display 112.

The first display 111 and the second display 112 are located adjacent to each other, but may include different display panels. That is, the first display 111 and the second display 112 may differ in at least one of the display panel resolution, screen size, refresh rate, and display method.

The first display 111 may be configured to have a higher resolution than the second display 112, or the first display 111 may be configured to have a larger size than the second display 112. When content sources are displayed together on the first and second displays 111 and 112 that are located next to each other but have different characteristics, the display state may not be uniform and a feeling of heterogeneity may occur as the screen size changes. In addition, when content sources are displayed on the first and second displays 111 and 112, a problem may occur in which the user's concentration decreases as the same content is displayed repeatedly, and images in different display states are also provided. Depending on this, inconvenience may occur in the user's viewing of content. In other words, if the content source is displayed uniformly on the first display 111 and the second display 112, a sense of heterogeneity may occur, and users' concentration on the displayed content may decrease, preventing arousal of interest. do.

The content analysis unit 121 converts the content source so that content according to the content source can be efficiently provided to the user, considering the characteristics of the first display 111 and the second display 112. Information can be generated.

Referring to (a) of FIG. 5, the content analysis unit 121 analyzes the first display 111 and the second display ( 112) The main display on which the content source is output can be determined. Here, the characteristic information may include information related to the size of the display panel, the resolution of the display panel, and the refresh rate of the display panel.

The content analysis unit 121 may determine a display with a relatively larger size, resolution, or refresh rate as the main display that outputs the content source. Among the first display 111 and the second display 112, the display that is in relatively good condition and has relatively excellent content transmission and expression ability may be selected as the main display, and the remaining displays may be selected as sub-displays.

In the example of Figure 5 (a), the first display 111 may have a relatively higher resolution and screen size than the second display 112, and the content analysis unit 121 uses the first display 111 The main display and the second display 112 can be selected as the sub display.

Additionally, the content analysis unit 121 may identify the main content of the content source and generate information for converting the main content by considering the characteristic information of the display determined as the sub-display. FIG. 5(b) exemplarily illustrates a process in which the content analysis unit analyzes a content source and generates first content conversion information.

The content analysis unit 121 may include a content analysis model (CM1) and a conversion model (CM2). The content analysis model (CM1) identifies main content from the input content source, and the transformation model (CM2) can be configured to generate additional content related to the main content. Here, the content source may be a video or image, and the main content may refer to the key keywords, images, etc. that these content sources are intended to convey. By way of example, the main content may be information provided at the highest proportion in the content source, and may correspond to at least one of repeatedly provided images and text. Additionally, when the content source is an image, the main content may be a specific part or content that is emphasized or located in the center of the image.

The content analysis model (CM1) and transformation model (CM2) may be pre-trained deep learning-based artificial intelligence analysis models. The content analysis model (CM1) can identify main content from the content source, and the transformation model (CM2) can generate additional content related to the main content. Additional content may be created by converting the main content to match the characteristic information of the display where the content source is not output. That is, the transformation model (CM2) can generate content transformation information for generating additional content by considering the main content identified in the content analysis model (CM1) and the characteristic information of the display determined to be a sub-display. For example, the main content corresponding to a keyword or text may be configured with additional content by adjusting the size of the letters or adjusting the position at which the letters are displayed according to display characteristic information. In addition, the main content corresponding to the image may be converted into a specific keyword according to the display characteristic information, the size may be adjusted to match the display characteristic information, or the image may be cropped to emphasize the main content to form additional content. . Referring to (b) of FIG. 5, the conversion model CM2 may generate first content conversion information for generating additional content based on the main content and the second display characteristic information.

The content analysis unit 121 can generate first content conversion information to convert the main content of the content source into additional content by considering the characteristic information of the sub display through the content analysis model (CM1) and the conversion model (CM2). there is.

Additionally, the content analysis unit 121 may generate second conversion information for converting the content source to match characteristic information corresponding to the selected main display. Here, the second content conversion information may include any one of information for converting the frame of the content source to match the main display and information for converting the size of the content source to match the size of the main display.

Referring to (a) of FIG. 5, content conversion information generated by the content analysis unit 121 may include first content conversion information and second content conversion information. The content conversion unit 122 may generate first converted content based on first content conversion information and generate second converted content based on second content conversion information. The content provider 123 may provide the first converted content to the second display 112, which is a sub-display, and provide the second converted content to the first display 111, which is the main display.

Through the data processing process of the content output module 120, the content source is adjusted and output to correspond to the main display, and the main content of the content source is converted to additional content to correspond to the sub display and output. Accordingly, considering the characteristics of the display unit 110 disposed in the first vehicle 100, the content source can be provided so that surrounding users can more comfortably and easily check key content, and the content source can be provided. The effectiveness can be further increased, and the purpose of providing content can be achieved more easily.

Referring to Figure 6, in some embodiments, a content source may include a touch input interface. The content source may include an input interface for receiving user input through the display unit 110. Here, a touch panel may be formed on only one of the first display 111 and the second display 112. Whether or not a touch panel is included may be included in the characteristic information of the display. When the content source includes a touch input interface, the content analysis unit 121 may generate content conversion information so that the touch input interface is displayed corresponding to the display on which the touch panel is formed.

If the content source includes a touch input interface, the content analysis unit 121 may determine that the display on which the touch panel is formed is the main display. In the example of FIG. 6 , the touch panel TP may be formed on the first display 111, and the first display 111 may be determined as the main display. The content analysis unit 121 may configure the second content conversion information so that the touch input interface can be output on the first display 111.

Here, the touch panel TP may be formed on the first display 111 to correspond to the entire area of the display panel of the first display 111, but the embodiment of the present invention is not limited thereto. The touch panel TP may have a size corresponding to a portion of the display panel of the first display 111 and may be configured to partially cover the first display 111. That is, the touch panel TP may be formed to correspond to a specific area of the first display 111. The first display characteristic information may further include arrangement information on how the touch panel is configured on the first display 111. The content analysis unit 121 may further consider the placement information of the touch panel and generate second content conversion information so that the touch input interface is output corresponding to the location and specific area where the touch panel is placed.

Through the data processing process of the content output module 120, the content source with the touch input interface is adjusted and output to correspond to the display with the touch panel, and the main content of the content source is converted into additional content to correspond to the sub display. and is output. Accordingly, considering the characteristics of the display unit 110 disposed in the first vehicle 100, the content source can be provided so that surrounding users can more comfortably and easily check key content, and a touch input interface. The effectiveness of using content can be further increased, and the purpose of providing content can be achieved more easily.

Referring to FIG. 7 , in some embodiments, the first display 111 and the second display 112 may operate at different refresh rates. It may have a relatively higher refresh rate than the first display 111 and the second display 112, and may provide a higher quality viewing environment to the user. The first display characteristic information may include refresh rate information of the first display, and the second display characteristic information may include refresh rate information of the second display. In some embodiments, the content analysis unit 121 may determine a display with a high refresh rate as the main display, but the display is not limited thereto. Here, if the refresh rates of the first display 111 and the second display 112 arranged side by side are significantly different, a sense of heterogeneity may occur in users watching them together, and a problem of increased eye fatigue may occur. there is. The content analysis unit 121 can support a comfortable viewing environment for the user through modification of the content source.

When a difference in refresh rates between the first display 111 and the second display 112 occurs than a preset threshold, the content analysis unit 121 creates a border area between the first display 111 and the second display 112. At least one of first content conversion information and second content conversion information may be generated to be output. That is, the content analysis unit 121 is configured to modify at least one of the first content conversion information and the second content conversion information so that a boundary surface defining the boundary between the first display 111 and the second display 112 is created. You can.

In the example of FIG. 7 , a border area (BA) is created in the second content conversion information, and the border area (BA) may be configured in the first display 111 by the second content conversion. In another example, a border area may be configured in the first content conversion information, or a border area may be configured in both the first content conversion information and the second content conversion information. That is, a border area is displayed on at least one of the first display 111 and the second display 112. This border area may be a blank area and a black screen may be displayed, but it is not limited thereto. The border area may be configured to output an image corresponding to the appearance and color of the vehicle.

Through the data processing process of the content output module 120, a border area is formed between displays with large refresh rate differences, and the user's eye fatigue and screen heterogeneity due to the refresh rate difference can be prevented. . Accordingly, considering the characteristics of the display unit 110 disposed in the first vehicle 100, the content source can be provided so that surrounding users can more comfortably and easily check key content, and the content source can be provided. It can make it easier to achieve your goals.

In addition, the operation of the content output module 120 described above is described as an example of the first display 111 and the second display 112, but data processing between the first and second displays is performed using the first display 111. ) and the third display 113. That is, the content output module 120 analyzes the content source, the characteristic information of the first display, and the characteristic information of the third display to generate content conversion information, and converts the content source based on the content conversion information. Converted content may be generated and the converted content may be provided to the first display and the third display.

The interface creation unit 124 may provide a user environment to the user terminal 130. The user environment configured by the interface creation unit 124 may be an interface for determining content output from the display unit 110. In an embodiment, the user environment may include a content selection interface that determines a content source and a content output interface that provides a display state of the vehicle according to content conversion information. Additionally, the user environment may provide an interface that can perform connection with the first vehicle 100 or the display unit 110, provide status information of the connected vehicle, or control the operation of the display unit 110. .

8 shows an example operation screen of a user environment. Referring to FIG. 8 , the first interface I1 may be a control environment for performing control (content playback, off, brightness adjustment) on a display disposed outside the first vehicle 100. The second interface I2 may be a cabin display, that is, a control environment for performing control (content playback, off, brightness adjustment) on a display disposed inside the first vehicle 100. The third interface I3 provides status information of the first vehicle 100 connected to the user environment. Through the third interface (I3), you can check the connected vehicle number, current driving status, and battery status. Additionally, when the first vehicle 100 is a purpose-based vehicle (PBV), a plurality of service modes and a plurality of scenario modes according to each service mode may be set. Depending on the plurality of service modes and/or scenario modes set, the cabin configuration of the first vehicle 100 and the content and information provided by the display unit 110 may vary. The third interface I3 can also provide information about the service mode and scenario mode currently set for the first vehicle 100.

The fourth interface I4 may be an interface that supports setting content output from the display unit 110. Converted content can be generated based on one content source by considering the characteristics of the display unit 110, and the state in which the generated converted content is output can be confirmed through the fourth interface I4. For example, the original content source is displayed with some modifications on the first display of FIG. 4, and the remaining 2-1 display, 2-2 display, and third display are automatically generated and extracted according to the characteristics of each display. The content is displayed. That is, through the fourth interface I4, the user can check the state in which the modified content is output, taking into account the characteristic information of the content source and the display unit 110.

Additionally, when the user selects the detailed view (I5), a content output interface that provides content output from the display unit 110 together with the external appearance of the first vehicle 100 may be further provided. FIG. 9 illustrates an example content output interface provided when detailed view I5 of FIG. 8 is selected. In an embodiment, the interface generator 124 may further collect design information of the connected first vehicle 100, and may display content along with the design of the first vehicle 100 and provide it to the user.

The vehicle display state of the content output interface may include the design (CD) of the first vehicle, content 111D output from the first display, and content 112D output from the second display. <a> in FIG. 9 shows the status of content provided on the display inside the vehicle. <b> to <e> in FIGS. 9 illustrate the status of content provided on the vehicle exterior display along with the vehicle exterior design. Specifically, <b> in FIG. 9 shows the state of the content 113D output from the third display together with the front design of the vehicle, and <c> in FIG. 9 shows the content 111D output from the first display. The state of the content 112D output from the second display is shown along with the design of the right side of the vehicle. <d> in FIG. 9 shows the state of the content 111D output from the first display together with the rear design of the vehicle. <e> in FIG. 9 shows the status of the content 111D output from the first display and the content 112D output from the second display along with the design of the left side of the vehicle.

The user can check the content output from the display unit 100 along with the design of the vehicle from various angles. That is, the user can perform a simulation to determine whether the content is configured and displayed in harmony with the appearance of the first vehicle 100, and thus can be supported in selecting and configuring more appropriate content.

The vehicular content output control system 10 according to some embodiments may further include a second vehicle 140 . Referring to FIG. 10, the first vehicle 100 and the second vehicle 140 may have a relationship in which they drive together. That is, the first vehicle 100 and the second vehicle 140 can form a group and perform group driving in which they move together, and the second vehicle 140 can follow the first vehicle 100. In some embodiments, second vehicle 140 may be an autonomous vehicle. The first vehicle 100 may be an autonomous vehicle, but is not limited thereto. The first vehicle 100 may be a manual driving vehicle in which driving is performed by a driver's operation, and may be a vehicle capable of switching between manual driving and autonomous driving depending on the situation. In some embodiments, the second vehicle 140 may also be purpose-based mobility, and the services provided by the second vehicle 140 may be dependent on the services provided by the first vehicle 100. That is, the first vehicle 100 and the second vehicle 140 can expand the same service and provide it to the passengers of the vehicle.

The second vehicle 140 may include a display 141. The display 141 may provide information or content related to the service provided by the second vehicle 140 to various objects located around the second vehicle 140 or to passengers riding the second vehicle 140.

In an embodiment, content output from the display 141 of the second vehicle 140 may be controlled by the content output module 120. That is, the content output module 120 can control both the content output from the display unit 110 of the first vehicle 100 and the display 141 of the second vehicle 140. As shown in FIG. 10 , the user can also control content output for the second vehicle 140 through the user environment provided on the user terminal 130. That is, the user environment can support registration for the second vehicle 140 and can further provide the user terminal 130 with a function to output or set a content source output from the second vehicle 140. According to a user's command, the first vehicle 100 and the second vehicle 140 may display one content source together, or may display different content sources.

In some embodiments, when one content source is output to the display unit 130 of the first vehicle 100 and the display 141 of the second vehicle 140, the content output module 120 is connected to the first vehicle (100). Content to be output on the display 141 of the second vehicle 140 can be configured by considering the relationship between the 100 and the second vehicle 140. In some embodiments, the content output module 120 automatically determines content to be output on the display 141 of the second vehicle 140, depending on the distance between the first vehicle 100 and the second vehicle 140. It can be converted to . Specifically, when the first vehicle 100 and the second vehicle 140 are located close to each other, rather than outputting the same video content in duplicate, the video content in the first vehicle 100 and the video content in the second vehicle 140 are displayed. Providing core content can help convey information and help external objects understand the content. Additionally, when the first vehicle 100 and the second vehicle 140 maintain group driving but are located at a certain distance or more apart, it may be efficient to output the same video content respectively.

Referring to FIG. 11 , the content analysis unit 121 of the content output module 120 may receive a content source, second vehicle display characteristic information, and second vehicle location information. The location information collection unit 125 may collect second vehicle location information and provide the second vehicle location information to the content analysis unit 121. Additionally, the location information collection unit 125 may also collect first vehicle location information and provide the first vehicle location information to the content analysis unit 121.

The content analysis unit 121 may determine the distance between the first vehicle and the second vehicle by considering the first vehicle location information and the second vehicle location information. When the distance between vehicles is less than the reference distance, the display 141 of the second vehicle 140 displays the content source to prevent the same content source from being displayed on the first vehicle 100 and the second vehicle 140. Converted content that converts the main content is provided.

When the distance between the first vehicle and the second vehicle is less than or equal to the reference distance, the content analysis unit 121 generates first content conversion information. The first content conversion information corresponds to information for converting the main content of the content source in consideration of the characteristic information of the display 141. The content conversion unit 122 generates first converted content based on the first content conversion information. The content provider 123 outputs the first converted content to the display 141 of the second vehicle 140.

When the distance between the first vehicle and the second vehicle exceeds the reference distance, the content analysis unit 121 generates second content conversion information. Here, the second content conversion information corresponds to information for converting the content source in consideration of the characteristic information of the display 141. The content conversion unit 122 generates second converted content based on the second content conversion information. The content provider 123 outputs the first converted content to the display 141 of the second vehicle 140.

In other words, the vehicle content output control system according to some embodiments of the present invention can appropriately transform and provide content by considering the distance information of two vehicles driving in a platoon, thereby achieving the purpose of providing content and providing content. The effect can be further improved.

In some embodiments, the generative content generator 126 may transform a content source (original content source) selected in the user environment of the user terminal 130 by reflecting the user's status information and generate generative content. This can be done, and the generated content is provided to the content analysis unit 121 so that the content is transformed accordingly.

Referring to FIG. 12 , a passenger P may be riding in the first vehicle 100 or the second vehicle 140 . Hereinafter, the explanation will be given while the passenger (P) is aboard the first vehicle 100. However, this is an example and the same functions and operations will be provided even while the passenger (P) is aboard the second vehicle 140. You can.

The generative content creation unit 126 may include a state collection unit 126A and a creation model 126B. The status collection unit 126A may collect status information of the passenger (P). Status information includes the passenger's (P) emotional state information (happy, sad, angry, normal, etc.), information that can confirm the health status (body temperature, blood pressure, blood sugar, pulse, heart rate, etc.), and physical activity status (body movement, change) may be included. This state information can be collected in real time or near real time, and the original content source can be transformed and generated content in real time or near real time by reflecting the state information.

The generation model 126B may generate generative content by reflecting the user's status information in the provided content source. The generation model 126B may be an artificial intelligence learning model that automatically generates videos or images, but is not limited thereto. Here, reflection of status information may mean that the status according to the user's status information is displayed in the content source, or the contents of the content source are partially changed according to the status information, and the creation model 126B reflects this change. The process of transforming the content source can be performed automatically.

By way of example, the original content source may be exercise content, and an avatar corresponding to the user's body may be displayed. The generative content generator 126 can generate generative content so that the posture of the avatar is modified according to the user's status information (physical activity state), and output the generative content to the passenger (P). . Accordingly, the passenger P may be encouraged to follow the exercise content.

Additionally, the original content source may be video content or music content, and the generation model 126B may determine generated content corresponding to the user's emotional state. That is, the generative content generator 126 may consider the user's emotional state, select video content or music content that matches the user's emotional state, and configure generative content, and output this generative content to the passenger (P). It can be done as much as possible.

Additionally, the original content source may be video content or music content, and the generation model 126B may generate generative content to include warning information or notification information about the user's health condition. That is, the generative content generator 126 may configure generative content so that a warning or notification about the health state is included in the video content or music content, taking the user's health status into consideration, and such generative content. can be output to the passenger (P).

A method of controlling content output of a vehicle according to some embodiments of the present invention may be a method of controlling content output to a first display and a second display disposed adjacent to the first vehicle, which is performed by a processor. Here, the processor may refer to the content output module 120 of the vehicle content output control system 10. The method includes: generating content conversion information by analyzing a content source, characteristic information of the first display, and characteristic information of the second display; converting the content source based on the content conversion information to generate converted content; and providing the converted content to the first display and the second display.

In some embodiments, the step of generating the converted content includes the main display on which the content source is output among the first display and the second display based on the characteristic information of the first display and the characteristic information of the second display. and first content conversion information that determines a sub-display on which the content source is not output, wherein the content conversion information converts main content of the content source into additional content in consideration of characteristic information of the sub-display; and second content conversion information that converts the content source in consideration of characteristic information of the main display, wherein the converted content is generated based on the first content conversion information and provided to the sub-display. ; and second converted content generated based on the second content converted information and provided to the main display.

In some embodiments, only one of the first display and the second display has a touch panel, and the step of generating the converted content includes, when the content source includes a touch input interface, the touch input It may include generating the second content conversion information so that the interface is displayed corresponding to the display on which the touch panel is formed.

In some embodiments, a touch panel is formed to correspond to a specific area of the first display, and the step of generating the converted content includes, when the content source includes a touch input interface, applying the touch input interface to the touch panel. This may include generating the second content conversion information to be displayed in response to a specific area of the first display.

In some embodiments, the first display and the second display operate at different refresh rates, and the step of generating the converted content occurs when the first display and the second display have a refresh rate difference greater than a preset threshold. In this case, it may include configuring at least one of the second content conversion information and the first content conversion information so that a border area is output between the first display and the second display.

In some embodiments, the method may further include implementing a user environment including a content selection interface for determining the content source and a content output interface for providing a display state of the vehicle according to the content conversion information and providing the user environment to the user terminal. there is.

In some embodiments, the vehicle display state of the content output interface may be configured to display the design of the first vehicle, content output from the first display, and content output from the second display together.

In some embodiments, the method further includes a second vehicle including a third display, and configures content to be output to the third display based on the content source in consideration of a relationship between the second vehicle and the first vehicle. The step of providing the display to the third display may further be included.

In some embodiments, status information of passengers in the vehicle is collected in real time or near real time, and generative content is generated by modifying the original content source in real time or near real time according to the status information of the passengers, and generating the generated content. The step of providing type content as a content source may be further included.

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.

Claims (10)

first vehicle;
a first display disposed on the first vehicle;
a second display disposed on the first vehicle adjacent to the first display and including a display panel of a different type from the first display; and
A content output module that controls content output to the first display and the second display,
The content output module is,
a content analysis unit that generates content conversion information by analyzing a content source, characteristic information of the first display, and characteristic information of the second display;
a content conversion unit that converts the content source based on the content conversion information and generates converted content; and
Comprising a content provider that provides the converted content to the first display and the second display,
The first display and the second display operate at different refresh rates,
When the content analysis unit has a refresh rate difference between the first display and the second display than a preset threshold,
Generating the content conversion information so that a border area is output between the first display and the second display,
The vehicle's content output control system.
According to claim 1,
The content analysis unit,
Based on the characteristic information of the first display and the characteristic information of the second display, determine a main display on which the content source is output and a sub-display on which the content source is not output among the first display and the second display,
The content conversion information includes first content conversion information that converts main content of the content source into additional content by considering characteristic information of the sub-display; and second content conversion information that converts the content source in consideration of characteristic information of the main display,
The converted content includes: first converted content generated based on the first content converted information and provided to the sub-display; and second converted content generated based on the second content converted information and provided to the main display.
The vehicle's content output control system.
According to clause 2,
A touch panel is formed on only one of the first display and the second display,
When the content source includes a touch input interface, the content analysis unit generates the second content conversion information to display the touch input interface corresponding to the display on which the touch panel is formed.
The vehicle's content output control system.
According to clause 2,
A touch panel is formed to correspond to a specific area of the first display,
When the content source includes a touch input interface, the content analysis unit generates the second content conversion information to display the touch input interface in response to a specific area of the first display on which the touch panel is formed.
The vehicle's content output control system.
delete first vehicle;
a first display disposed outside the first vehicle;
a second display disposed outside the first vehicle adjacent to the first display and including a display panel of a different type from the first display; and
A content output module that controls content output to the first display and the second display,
The content output module is,
a content analysis unit that generates content conversion information by analyzing a content source, characteristic information of the first display, and characteristic information of the second display;
a content conversion unit that converts the content source based on the content conversion information and generates converted content; and
and a content provider providing the converted content to the first display and the second display.
The content conversion module is,
It further includes an interface generator that implements a user environment including a content selection interface that determines the content source and a content output interface that provides a display state of the vehicle according to the content conversion information,
The interface creation unit is configured to provide the user environment to the user terminal,
The vehicle display status of the content output interface is,
Configured to display the external design of the first vehicle, content output from the first display, and content output from the second display together,
The vehicle's content output control system.
delete According to claim 1 or 6,
further comprising a second vehicle including a third display,
The content output module is,
Constructing content to be output to the third display based on the content source in consideration of the relationship between the second vehicle and the first vehicle and providing the content to the third display,
The vehicle's content output control system.
According to claim 1 or 6,
The content output module is,
Collects status information of passengers in the vehicle in real time or near real time,
Generates generative content that transforms the original content source in real time or near real time according to the passenger's status information,
Providing the generated content to the content analysis unit as the content source,
The vehicle's content output control system.
A method of controlling content output to a first display and a second display disposed adjacent to a first vehicle, performed by a processor, the method includes:
generating content conversion information by analyzing a content source, characteristic information of the first display, and characteristic information of the second display;
converting the content source based on the content conversion information to generate converted content; and
Providing the converted content to the first display and the second display,
The first display and the second display operate at different refresh rates,
The step of generating the content conversion information is,
When a difference in refresh rate between the first display and the second display occurs than a preset threshold, generating the content conversion information so that a border area is output between the first display and the second display,
How to control the vehicle's content output.