KR20130061573A - System and method for administering a visual acuity test using display of vehicle - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: An eyesight examination system and a method using display of vehicles are provided to perform eyesight examination regularly by using vehicles. CONSTITUTION: An eyesight examination system comprises a storage tool(100), a display tool(200), and an input-output tool(300), a control tool(400), a communications tool(500), and a measuring unit(600). The storage tool stores various information related to the eyesight examination. The display tool visually outputs the eyesight examination screen or related information. The input-output tool is connected to a head up display(210) and outputs information related to the eyesight examination, and users input answers by looking at the eyesight examination screen. The control tool determines the eyesight exam result based on the answers input through the input-output tool. [Reference numerals] (100) Storage tool; (200) Display tool; (210) Head up display; (300) Input-output tool; (310) Voice recognition system; (320) Touch screen system; (330) Telematics system; (400) Control tool; (500) Communications tool; (600) Measuring unit; (610) Seat position sensor; (620) Light sensor; (630) Front camera; (640) Driver's camera; (700) Server

Description

Vision test system and method using display of vehicle {SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ADMINISTERING A VISUAL ACUITY TEST USING DISPLAY OF VEHICLE}

The present invention relates to a visual inspection system and method using a display of a vehicle, and more particularly, by providing a visual acuity chart on the display of the vehicle to perform a visual inspection to provide a convenient visual inspection periodically It relates to a visual inspection system and method using a display.

In today's society, the population of people with poor eyesight is rapidly increasing due to the increase in the use of electronic devices such as computers and smart phones. Therefore, it is very important to keep eye health by checking the eyes frequently.

For this reason, recently, not only ophthalmologists but also opticians are equipped with the equipment for measuring eyesight.Then visit the ophthalmologist regularly to measure the eyesight, or visit the optician near you at the time of purchasing and repairing the glasses. Based on the results, vision management, such as determining the presence or absence of correction, is performed.

However, as described above, a professional vision inspector is necessary in a predetermined space together with an eye examination equipment in order to manage a user's eyesight, so there is a cost burden even if a person wants to have an eye examination, and a busy modern man takes time to see an ophthalmologist. Regular eye care is difficult because you must visit an optician.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made to solve the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a vision inspection system and method using a display of a vehicle, which enables a regular vision management using a vehicle frequently used by modern people.

Embodiments of the present invention as a means for solving the above-described problem provides an eye examination system using a display of a vehicle. In some embodiments, the visual inspection system using the display of the vehicle includes at least one visual inspection screen and storage means for storing visual inspection information; Display means for a vehicle for outputting the visual acuity test screen; Input / output means for outputting the information and receiving an answer of an eye tester; And control means for determining a visual inspection result based on an answer input by the examiner.

The display means may be a head-up display of the vehicle.

The input / output means may be any one of a voice recognition system, a touch screen system, and a telematics system.

The visual inspection types are output through the input / output means, and the inspector may select any one or more of them by using the input / output means, and the visual inspection screen corresponding to the genital selected visual examination type is output through the display means. It may be characterized by.

The visual acuity test result determined by the control means may be output through the input / output means or the display means.

The control means may compare and analyze the visual acuity test result with the information stored in the storage means, and if it is determined that there is a problem with the visual acuity, the control means may provide a vision improvement plan or output a warning message. .

And transmitting the visual acuity test result to a predetermined server through a network and receiving information fed back from the server.

The system can be used only when the vehicle is parked.

The control means may obtain information measured from one or more measurement means installed in the vehicle, thereby adjusting the font size, color, and brightness of the visual acuity test screen.

The measuring means may include a seat position sensor and measure the distance between the inspector and the visual acuity screen using the seat position sensor.

The seat position sensor may be configured to include any one or more of the seat movement sensor, the seat height sensor and the backrest sensor.

The input and output means may guide the posture for the vision test to the examiner.

The measuring means includes an ambient light sensor for measuring the amount of light around the eyesight screen, the brightness and contrast of the eyesight screen can be automatically adjusted according to the amount of light measured by the ambient light sensor have.

The measuring means may include a front camera for acquiring an image in front of the eye examination screen, and the control means may determine whether the image acquired from the front camera is suitable for outputting the eye examination screen. Can be.

The color of the eye test screen may be changed according to the image acquired by the front camera.

The visual acuity test type is an early treatment diabetic retinopathy study (ETDRS) chart test, snellen chart test, color determination test, pin-hole test, depth recognition test, peripheral viewing angle test, dyslexia test and distance test. It may include any one or more.

In addition, another embodiment of the present invention provides a visual inspection method using a display of a vehicle. In some embodiments, the vision test method using the display of the motor vehicle includes the steps of starting an eye vision system of the motor vehicle; Selecting, by the vision examiner, at least one of an eye exam type; Outputting an eye test screen corresponding to the selected eye test type; Inputting, by the examiner, an answer to the output visual examination screen; And determining an eye examination result of the inspector based on the input answer.

The visual acuity test screen may be output through a head-up display of the vehicle.

The visual acuity test type output and the response input may be performed through any one of a voice recognition system, a touch screen system, and a telematics system.

And outputting the visual acuity test result.

Comparing and analyzing the result of the vision test with the pre-stored information, and if it is determined that there is a problem with eyesight, providing a vision improvement method or outputting a warning message; may further include.

And transmitting the visual acuity test result to a predetermined server through a network.

The visual acuity test type is an early treatment diabetic retinopathy study (ETDRS) chart test, snellen chart test, color determination test, pin-hole test, depth recognition test, peripheral viewing angle test, dyslexia test and distance test. It may include any one or more.

According to the vision test system and method using the display of the vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention, there is an effect that the vision test can be performed at any time by using the car without having to take time to visit an ophthalmologist or an eyewear specialty store.

In addition, according to the present invention, since the eyesight test can be performed in a state where the head is fixed to the headrest in the seat of the vehicle, the eyesight test can be conveniently and reliably performed.

In addition, since the result of the vision test can also receive medical care by using a predetermined communication means installed in the vehicle, there is an effect that can quickly and accurately identify the problem of vision.

1 is a block diagram of a visual inspection system using a display of a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention.
2 is a diagram illustrating an eye examination system using a head-up display according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
3 is a diagram illustrating an eye test system using an input / output means and a head-up display of a vehicle according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
4 is a view showing an embodiment of the measuring means according to the present invention.
5 is a view showing another embodiment of the measuring means according to the present invention.
6 is a flowchart of a vision test method using a display of a vehicle according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, with reference to the accompanying drawings, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail as follows.

An eye examination system using a display of a vehicle according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention includes a storage means 100 for storing an eye examination screen and eye examination information largely as shown in FIG. 1, and a vehicle for outputting an eye examination screen. A display means 200, an input / output means 300 for outputting information related to the visual acuity test, and receiving an answer of the visual acuity tester, a control means 400 for determining a visual acuity test result based on the answer input by the examiner; It may include a communication means 500 for communicating with an external server through a network and a measuring means 600 for measuring the position of the examiner.

The storage means 100 stores various kinds of information related to the eye test, including the eye test screen and the eye test screen corresponding to the eye test type, and may be a commonly used memory or a hard disk.

Types of visual acuity tests include early treatment diabetic retinopathy study (ETDRS) chart tests, snellen chart tests, color determination tests, pin-hole tests, depth perception tests, peripheral viewing angle tests, dyslexia tests, and distance tests. There is a limitation, and may include various types of visual inspection.

The display means 200 is a means for visually outputting an eye test screen or related information, according to an embodiment of the present invention, as shown in FIG. 2, a head-up display 210 of a vehicle. It is preferable to use as the display means 200. In other words, using the head-up display 210, the tester can immediately perform an eye test without changing the posture while sitting in a car, thereby improving convenience, and using the back and the headrest of the seat to support the body and the head. Since the eye test can be performed in a fixed state, there is an effect of increasing the reliability of the eye test.

The input and output means 300 is used to link the head-up display 210 with the head-up display 210 as shown in the embodiment to output information related to the eye test, the eye tester sees the eye test screen and input the answer For example, the voice recognition system 310, the touch screen system 320, or the telematics system 330 may correspond thereto.

In the case of the touch screen system 320, a screen for selecting the type of vision test is output on the touch screen, and the inspector touches the screen to select and input a desired vision test type.

The voice recognition system 310 is similarly performed, but there is a difference in that the voice guides the type of visual examination and the examiner selects a desired visual examination through voice.

The telematics system 330 is remotely connected to a counselor of a customer center, receives a type of vision test through a call with a counselor, and transmits a desired vision test to a voice.

In general, the touch screen system 320 may be useful, but there may be obstacles in using the touch screen among the inspectors. In this case, it is preferable to use the voice recognition system 310 or the telematics system 330. .

The control means 400 serves to determine the visual acuity test result based on the answer input by the examiner through the input / output means 300. Based on the inputted by the examiner, the score can be calculated by comparing with the standard value of the visual inspection stored in the storage means 100 and analyzing the score. The process of deteriorating the eyesight of the examiner by continuously storing the score in the storage means 100. You can also provide a graph to check at a glance.

As a result, when it is determined that there is a problem with the visual acuity of the inspector, a vision improvement plan or a warning message may be output through the display means 200.

In addition, the control means 400 is a part for overall control of the vision inspection system according to an embodiment of the present invention as shown in Figure 1 storage means 100, display means 200, input and output means 300, communication It is connected to the means 500 and the measuring means 600, respectively, to perform an integrated control.

As shown in FIG. 1, the communication means 500 transmits and receives information with an external server 700 through a network. According to an embodiment of the present invention, the result of the vision test may be performed by an external medical team. The server 700 transmits the result of the diagnosis by the medical professional and provides the feedback.

The measuring means 600 is a part that serves to supplement the visual inspection by measuring and providing a variety of information inside and outside the vehicle seat position sensor 610, ambient light sensor 620, front camera 630, driver The camera 640 may be included. The control means 400 adjusts the font size, color, brightness, etc. of the visual acuity test screen based on the information received from the measuring means 600. The font size of the visual acuity test screen output to the display means 200 may be automatically corrected by a predetermined look up table (LUT).

The seat position sensor 610 is used to measure the distance between the eyesight test screen and the examiner, as shown in FIG. 5, the seat movement sensor 611, the backrest tilt sensor 612, and the seat height sensor 613. It can be configured to calculate the distance (d) between the visual inspection screen and the examiner sitting in the seat through the measured horizontal position and vertical position and the slope of the seat.

The driver camera 640 acquires a face image of the driver and transmits it to the control means 400 to provide information necessary for determining whether the face angle or eye height of the examiner is appropriate to perform an eye test.

On the other hand, the seat position sensor 610 or the driver camera 640, along with the input and output means 300 may guide the correct posture for visual inspection.

The ambient light sensor 620 is installed around the vision test screen output through the head-up display 210 as shown in the embodiment of FIG. 4 to measure the amount of ambient light. The brightness and contrast of the eyesight test screen are automatically adjusted according to the amount of light measured by the ambient light sensor 620 so that the eyesight test can be performed with an optimal screen.

The front camera 630 acquires an image of the front of the visual inspection screen, and the control unit 400 determines whether the image acquired by the front camera 630 is suitable for outputting the visual examination screen. When the vision screen is output through the head-up display 210, the image in front of the window is overlaid and may interfere with the vision test. For example, when the car passes at a high speed in front of the window, it interferes with the visual inspection screen of the head-up display 210, so that the control means 400 may output a message to move the car to another place. .

In addition, the control unit 400 may change the color of the visual acuity test screen according to the image acquired by the front camera 630. If the identification is improved by only changing the color without having to move the car to another position, the identification power is improved by changing the color of the vision test screen output to the head-up display 210.

On the other hand, the eye test system using the display of the vehicle as described above is preferably set to be driven only when the vehicle is parked for safety.

Hereinafter, a visual inspection method using a display of a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described.

According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a visual inspection method using a display of a vehicle includes starting a visual inspection system (S10), selecting a visual inspection by at least one of a visual inspection type (S20), and selecting the visual examination. Outputting a visual inspection screen corresponding to a type (S30); inputting an answer by the examiner to the output visual examination screen (S40); and visual inspection result of the examiner based on the input response Determining (S50), outputting the visual inspection result (S60), comparing and analyzing the visual examination result (S70), and transmitting the visual examination result to a predetermined server (S80), and And performing a visual inspection (S90) and terminating the visual inspection (S100).

The step S10 of starting the vision inspection system is a step of starting the vision inspection system of the vehicle, and preferably, the vision inspection system is set so that the vision inspection system can be started only when the vehicle is parked.

When the visual inspection system is started, it may be determined whether the periodic examination period has elapsed (S11), and the visual examination can be automatically performed, and the visual examination can be performed manually even if the visual examination period has not elapsed (S12). If the visual inspection period has not elapsed and is not manually performed, the visual examination is not performed (S13).

When the eye test is performed, a screen for selecting the type of eye test is output through the input / output means (S20), and the examiner can select the type of the eye test. The voice recognition system 310 may be used for voice selection (S21), the touch screen system 320 may be used for selection (S22), and the telematics system 330 may be selected through a customer counselor (S23). ).

When the visual inspection type is selected, the control means may control the visual inspection screen to be in a state suitable for visual inspection before the screen is output. To this end, as shown in FIG. 6, the examiner's head may be fixed to the head restraint of the seat (S24), and may be obtained from the seat position sensor 610 or the ambient light sensor 620 and the front camera 630. The measurement information may be acquired and analyzed (S25) to adjust the font size, color, brightness, etc. to be output on the vision screen (S26) so that the vision test may be performed in an optimal state.

In addition, a message for guiding the correct posture of the examiner for the vision test may be output through the input / output means 300 or the head-up display 210 (S27).

When the preparation process for the above eye test is completed, the eye test screen is output through the display means 200 (S30). Preferably, the display means is a head-up display 210 of a motor vehicle.

When the eyesight test screen is output, the inspector checks this and inputs an answer (S40). The input of an answer may be input using an input / output means 300 such as a voice recognition system 310, a touch screen system 320, and a telematics system 330.

The control means 400 of the system determines the visual acuity test result based on the answer input by the examiner (S50).

The determined visual acuity test result may be sent out through the input / output means 300 or the head-up display 210 (S60). In addition, in relation to the result of the vision test, information such as medicine information, a medical institution's telephone number, or a vision restoration plan may be provided (S61).

On the other hand, the results of the above-mentioned vision test continuously accumulate in the health monitoring system, thereby continuously analyzing the situation in which the visual acuity of the examiner is deteriorating, and comparing with the average value of other testers or the standard value for visual acuity test. It may be analyzed by (S70).

The analysis determines whether there is a problem in the eyesight of the examiner (S71), if there is a problem outputs a predetermined warning message (S72), or in some cases the eyesight on the server 700 of the medical professional through the network The test results and vision problems may be transmitted, and the medical staff may receive the diagnosis result (S80).

Then, another visual inspection may be performed (S90), and when all of the selected visual examinations are completed or only one visual examination is selected, the visual examination is terminated (S100).

As described above, according to the eye examination system and method using the display of the vehicle according to the embodiment of the present invention, the eye examination can be performed at any time without taking time to visit an ophthalmologist or an eyeglass specialty store, Since the eye test can be performed in a state, there is an advantage that the eye test can be conveniently and reliably. In addition, the result of the vision test can be sent to a professional medical team through a communication means installed in the car to receive medical treatment has an effect that can quickly and accurately identify the problem of vision.

100: storage means 200: display means
210: head-up display 300: input and output means
310: speech recognition system 320: touch screen system
330: telematics system 400: control means
500: communication means 600: measuring means
700: server

Claims (23)

Storage means for storing at least one visual acuity screen and visual acuity information;
Display means for a vehicle for outputting the visual acuity test screen;
Input / output means for outputting the information and receiving an answer of an eye tester; And
And control means for determining a visual inspection result based on the answer input by the examiner. The method of claim 1,
And said display means is a head-up display of said vehicle. The method of claim 1,
The input / output means is an eye examination system using a display of a vehicle, characterized in that any one of a voice recognition system, a touch screen system or a telematics system. The method of claim 1,
The visual inspection types are output through the input / output means, and the inspector may select any one or more of them by using the input / output means, and the visual inspection screen corresponding to the genital selected visual examination type is output through the display means. Vision test system using a display of a vehicle, characterized in that. The method of claim 1,
And the vision test result determined by the control means is output through the input / output means or the display means. The method of claim 1,
The control means compares and analyzes the result of the vision test with the information stored in the storage means, and if it is determined that there is a problem with the visual acuity, the control means provides a vision improvement or outputs a warning message. Visual inspection system using display. The method of claim 1,
And a communication means for transmitting the result of the vision test to a predetermined server through a network, and receiving the information fed back from the server. The method of claim 1,
The system is a vision inspection system using a display of a vehicle, characterized in that the vehicle can be used only when the parking. The method of claim 2,
The control means obtains information measured from one or more measuring means installed in the vehicle, thereby adjusting the size, color and brightness of the screen of the eye test, the eye test system using a display of the car. 10. The method of claim 9,
The measuring means includes a seat position sensor, the eye inspection system using a display of the vehicle, characterized in that for measuring the distance between the tester and the vision screen using the seat position sensor. The method of claim 10,
The seat position sensor is a visual inspection system using a display of the vehicle, characterized in that it comprises any one or more of the seat movement sensor, the seat height sensor and the backrest tilt sensor. The method of claim 11,
The input / output means is a visual inspection system using a display of a vehicle, characterized in that to guide the posture for the vision test to the examiner. 10. The method of claim 9,
The measuring means includes an ambient light sensor for measuring the amount of light around the eyesight screen, the brightness and contrast of the eyesight screen is automatically adjusted according to the amount of light measured by the ambient light sensor Visual inspection system using the display of the. 10. The method of claim 9,
The measuring means includes a front camera for acquiring an image in front of the visual inspection screen, wherein the control means determines whether the image obtained from the front camera is suitable for outputting the visual examination screen Vision test system using display of car. 15. The method of claim 14,
Vision inspection system using the display of the vehicle, characterized in that for changing the color of the vision screen according to the image obtained from the front camera. 16. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 15,
The visual acuity test type is an early treatment diabetic retinopathy study (ETDRS) chart test, snellen chart test, color determination test, pin-hole test, depth recognition test, peripheral viewing angle test, dyslexia test and distance test. Vision test system using a display of a vehicle including any one or more. Initiating a vision inspection system of a vehicle;
Selecting, by the vision examiner, at least one of an eye exam type;
Outputting an eye test screen corresponding to the selected eye test type;
Inputting, by the examiner, an answer to the output visual examination screen; And
And determining a visual inspection result of the inspector based on the input answer. 18. The method of claim 17,
The vision test screen is a visual inspection method using a display of a vehicle, characterized in that output through the head-up display (Head-Up Display) of the vehicle. 18. The method of claim 17,
The visual acuity test type output and the response input may be performed through any one of a voice recognition system, a touch screen system, and a telematics system. 18. The method of claim 17,
And outputting the visual acuity test result. 18. The method of claim 17,
Comparing and analyzing the results of the vision test with the previously stored information, and if it is determined that there is a problem with vision, providing a vision improvement or outputting a warning message; using the display of the car further comprises Vision test method. 18. The method of claim 17,
And transmitting the visual acuity test result to a predetermined server through a network. The method of claim 17, wherein
The visual acuity test type is an early treatment diabetic retinopathy study (ETDRS) chart test, snellen chart test, color determination test, pin-hole test, depth recognition test, peripheral viewing angle test, dyslexia test and distance test. Vision test method using a display of a vehicle including any one or more.

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