KR20160090000A - Vehicle Cluster GUI System - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a graphic user interface change system for a vehicle cluster. The graphic user interface change system for a vehicle cluster comprises: a main control unit (110) receiving parameters from an electronic control unit (ECU) (10) installed in a vehicle and displaying the parameters on a display (120); a storage unit (130); an interface (140); and a control input unit (150). The graphic user interface change system for a vehicle cluster performs: a step (S1) of selecting a display item of displaying the parameters received from the ECU, using an application program installed in an outer terminal (1) or the main control unit (110); a step (S2) of selecting an arrangement position, a shape, and a size for the each display item; and a step (S3) of selecting a font and a color, used for the each display item. The graphic interface change system (100) for a vehicle cluster has a function of storing changed or edited graphic user interface (GUI) data in the storage unit (130) after editing and changing the GUI of the parameters to be arranged on the display (120) and displayed. The graphic user interface change system for a vehicle cluster enables a user to edit and change the GUI of the cluster by having a relatively high freedom degree.

Description

Vehicle Cluster Graphical User Interface Change System {Vehicle Cluster GUI System}

The present invention relates to a cluster graphic user interface changing system for a vehicle and includes a main controller 110 receiving parameters from an ECU (Elecronic Control Unit) 10 installed in a vehicle and displaying the parameters on a display 120, A system for changing a graphical user interface of a vehicle cluster system,

A storage unit 130 connected to the main control unit 110 and storing graphic user interface (GUI) data;

An interface 140 connected to the main control unit 110 and performing a bidirectional communication function with the external terminal 1;

Operation input means (150) connected to the main control unit (110) and receiving operation input of the user; Further comprising:

Through an application program installed in the external terminal 1 or the main control unit 110,

A display item selection step (S1) of selecting a display item to display the parameters received from the ECU (Elecronic Control Unit) 10;

(S2) a layout position type and size for each display item for selecting a layout position, a shape and a size of each display item;

A graphical user interface (GUI) of the parameters to be displayed and displayed on the display 120 by performing a font and color for each display item to select a font and a color to be used for each display item; And a function of storing the edited and changed graphical user interface (GUI) data in the storage unit 130 after editing and modifying the graphical user interface data .

Generally, an automotive instrument panel is installed at a front position of a driver's seat, converts all information about the vehicle into a form that is easy to recognize, and visually displays the information so that the driver can be informed of all situations of the vehicle .

The vehicle instrument panel in this role is composed of detection sensors mounted on various apparatuses of the vehicle and various instruments or display lamps for visually displaying the signals sensed by the electrical components and the like.

That is, the instrument panel of the automobile includes a speedometer indicating the speed, an RPM system indicating the engine speed, a temperature gauge indicating the temperature of the cooling water, a fuel system indicating the filling state of the fuel, a shift indicator indicating the shift step, And a lamp that displays / warns the user.

In this way, an instrument panel for showing various information related to the running of the vehicle to the driver is known as a cluster in recent years and is provided in each vehicle.

The cluster measures the instantaneous speed of the automobile and includes a speedometer consisting of an interval meter and a totalizer, an RPM speedometer indicating the number of revolutions of the engine, a fuel meter indicating the remaining amount of fuel, and a coolant thermometer .

In addition, it is displayed only when the engine is started or when an abnormality occurs, and is further provided with a cooling water amount, a oil level indicator indicating the oil level of brake fluid, engine oil, transmission oil, washer fluid, and the like. With respect to such an instrument panel or cluster system, there is disclosed a system and method for selectively providing a GPS (Global Positioning System) receiver in a "display system of an instrument panel for a vehicle" (Korean Patent Laid-Open No. 10-2003-0083142) Microcomputer; A liquid crystal display having an auxiliary display connected to the output side of the microcomputer on the entire surface of the instrument panel of the vehicle; and a liquid crystal display unit including a GPS engine; An engine ECU and a brake control unit for exchanging signals with each other through a CAN interface; a KWP2000 interface for connecting the engine ECU and the input side of the microcomputer in a signal-exchangeable manner; A voltage regulator, a keyboard connected to the input side of the microcomputer through a PS / 2 port, a steering remote controller capable of exchanging signals with the microcomputer and a logic input, and a controller connected to the input side of the microcomputer through a COMM port And a vehicle mounting unit including a wireless terminal to which the wireless terminal is attached.

On the other hand, the use of clusters using digital display panels is increasing. In the case of a cluster using such a digital display panel, since the use of the display screen can be variably used, any type of information other than the instrument information can be transmitted from the instrument panel. Therefore, Can be integrated in the instrument panel.

The digital instrument system of the vehicle can change the design of the instrument panel without changing the structure of the vehicle, which enables a personalized service that satisfies each driver's preference, thereby realizing the upgrading of the vehicle.

By using the flat panel display, restrictions on the type of information to be displayed are eliminated, so that all information to be provided to the driver can be transmitted from the instrument panel, and the driver's attention can be prevented from being dispersed, .

However, in the case of a cluster using such a digital display panel, it is only possible to change the configuration of the graphical user interface (GUI) so as to select one of several infants provided at the time of manufacturing the vehicle , There is a problem in that it is impossible for the user to easily change or design it according to his or her taste.

Patent Document 1: Korean Patent Publication No. 10-2003-0083142

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made to solve the above problems of the prior art and to provide a vehicle cluster graphic user interface changing system in which a user can change and edit a graphical user interface (GUI) of a cluster with a relatively high degree of freedom I will do it.

In addition, a vehicle cluster graphic user interface (GUI), which enables a driver to implement a graphic user interface (GUI) application that allows an operator to select and control various display elements of a cluster using an external terminal such as a mobile phone or a laptop computer A change system is provided.

In order to achieve the above object, according to the present invention, there is provided a cluster graphic user interface changing system for a vehicle, comprising a main controller 110 for receiving parameters from an ECU (Elecronic Control Unit) 10 installed in a vehicle and displaying the parameters on a display 120 1. A system for changing a graphical user interface of a vehicular cluster system, comprising:

A storage unit 130 connected to the main control unit 110 and storing graphic user interface (GUI) data;

An interface 140 connected to the main control unit 110 and performing a bidirectional communication function with the external terminal 1;

Operation input means (150) connected to the main control unit (110) and receiving operation input of the user; Further comprising:

Through an application program installed in the external terminal 1 or the main control unit 110,

A display item selection step (S1) of selecting a display item to display the parameters received from the ECU (Elecronic Control Unit) 10;

(S2) a layout position type and size for each display item for selecting a layout position, a shape and a size of each display item;

A graphical user interface (GUI) of the parameters to be displayed and displayed on the display 120 by performing a font and color for each display item to select a font and a color to be used for each display item; (GUI) data in the storage unit 130 after editing and modifying the edited and changed graphic user interface (GUI) data.

In addition, the display items are classified into essential display items including a speedometer, engine speed, remaining amount of fuel, and various warning parameters and other selection display items, and in the display item selection step (S1) (S1a). If it is determined that the selected display item is not a required display item, the step S1b is performed.

The main interface unit 110 is connected to an external web server 2 and the main server unit 110 includes a plurality of graphic user interfaces May be downloaded through the interface 140, stored in the storage unit 130, and then selected and used.

The interface 140 is further connected to the navigation system 20 and the main control unit 110 selects and uses the display items of the navigation system 20 as one of the display items. do.

In addition, the interface 140 is further connected to a rear camera (not shown), and the main control unit 110 selects the parking screen information of the rear camera (not shown) as one parameter of the display items .

According to the present invention, there is an advantage that a user can change and edit a graphical user interface (GUI) of a cluster with a relatively high degree of freedom by solving the problems of the prior art.

In addition, there is an advantage that a driver can implement a Graphic User Interface (GUI) application that can select and control various display elements of the cluster by using an external terminal such as a mobile phone or a laptop computer.

On the other hand, since it is possible to change the design of the instrument panel without physically changing the structure of the vehicle, it is possible to realize a personalized service satisfying each driver's preference, It is possible to transmit all of the information to be provided to the user through the instrument panel, and it is possible not to disperse the driver's gaze, so that the efficiency and stability of operation can be greatly increased.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS Figure 1 is a block diagram of a configuration of a cluster graphic user interface changing system according to an embodiment of the present invention.
2 is a schematic diagram showing an operation of a cluster graphic user interface changing system according to an embodiment of the present invention;
3 is a flow chart showing the editing operation of the cluster graphic user interface changing system according to an embodiment of the present invention;

Hereinafter, a vehicle cluster graphic user interface changing system according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. First, it should be noted that, in the drawings, the same components or parts are denoted by the same reference numerals whenever possible. In describing the present invention, a detailed description of known functions and configurations incorporated herein will be omitted so as to avoid obscuring the subject matter of the present invention.

 1, the vehicle cluster graphic user interface changing system according to the present invention includes a main controller 110 (see FIG. 1) for receiving parameters from an ECU (Elecronic Control Unit) 10 installed in a vehicle and displaying the parameters on the display 120 1. A system for changing a graphical user interface of a vehicular cluster system, comprising:

A storage unit 130 connected to the main control unit 110 and storing graphic user interface (GUI) data, a main controller 110 connected to the main control unit 110, And an operation input unit 150 connected to the main control unit 110 and receiving operation input of the user.

In this case, the external terminal 1 is an apparatus in which an application program for performing a function to be described later is installed and can be driven, such as a smart phone 1a or a laptop computer 1b. The operation input unit 150 may be implemented by selecting one of various input means such as a keypad or a jog shuttle. If the display 120 has a touch function, . Also, the operation input unit 150 may include an operation button provided in the cluster.

Next, the operation of the vehicle cluster graphic user interface changing system of the present invention will be described.

The vehicle cluster graphic user interface changing system of the present invention operates through driving of an application program installed in the external terminal 1 or the main control unit 110, as shown in FIG. 2 and FIG.

First, as shown in FIG. 3, a display item selection step (S1) for selecting a display item to display the parameters received from the ECU (Elecronic Control Unit) 10 is performed. In this case, the display items may include a speedometer, an engine speed, a fuel amount, and various warning parameters (for example, a coolant temperature / seat belt (For example, warning parameters relating to matters directly related to safe driving, such as non-use, etc.), and other optional indication items (for example). In this case, in the display item selection step (S1), it is determined whether the display item selected in the display item selection step (S1) is the essential display item (S1a), and then, , It is preferable to further perform the display exclusion selection step S1b so that display on the graphical user interface (GUI) of the cluster can be omitted.

Next, a placement position type and size selection step S2 for selecting a layout position, a shape, and a size for each display item are performed, and then a display item for selecting a font and color used for each display item The user performs editing and changing of a graphical user interface (GUI) of the parameters to be displayed and displayed on the display 120 by performing a font and color selection step S3. The graphical user interface (GUI) edited and changed in this way can have various layouts and shapes as shown by D1 to D4 in Fig.

Meanwhile, the graphical user interface (GUI) data edited and changed in this way is stored in the storage unit 130 so that it can be repeatedly used, and a kind of a graphic user interface library can be constructed, It is preferable to be able to select and use variously according to the situation and the user's taste.

1, the main control unit 110 is connected to a plurality of graphic user interfaces (not shown) provided from the web server 2, And a graphical user interface (GUI) downloaded through the interface 140 and storing the downloaded data in the storage unit 130, and then selecting and using the selected data.

Meanwhile, the interface 140 is further connected to the navigation system 20, and the main control unit 110 can select and use the display items of the navigation system 20 as one of the display items desirable.

In addition, the interface 140 is further connected to a rear camera (not shown), and the main controller 110 can select and use the parking screen information of the rear camera (not shown) as one of the display items .

In the foregoing, optimal embodiments have been disclosed in the drawings and specification. Although specific terms have been employed herein, they are used for purposes of illustration only and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention as defined in the claims or the claims. Therefore, those skilled in the art will appreciate that various modifications and equivalent embodiments are possible without departing from the scope of the present invention. Accordingly, the true scope of the present invention should be determined by the technical idea of the appended claims.

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1a: Smartphone 1b: Laptop computer
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10: Lee, Yoo 20: Navigation system
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Claims (5)

A system for changing a graphical user interface of a vehicle cluster system including a main controller (110) for receiving parameters from an ECU (Elecronic Control Unit) (10) installed in a vehicle and displaying the parameters on a display ,
A storage unit 130 connected to the main control unit 110 and storing graphic user interface (GUI) data;
An interface 140 connected to the main control unit 110 and performing a bidirectional communication function with the external terminal 1;
Operation input means (150) connected to the main control unit (110) and receiving operation input of the user; Further comprising:
Through an application program installed in the external terminal 1 or the main control unit 110,
A display item selection step (S1) of selecting a display item to display the parameters received from the ECU (Elecronic Control Unit) 10;
(S2) a layout position type and size for each display item for selecting a layout position, a shape and a size of each display item;
A graphical user interface (GUI) of the parameters to be displayed and displayed on the display 120 by performing a font and color for each display item to select a font and a color to be used for each display item; And a function of storing the edited and changed graphical user interface (GUI) data in the storage unit (130) after editing and modifying the graphical user interface (GUI) data. The method according to claim 1,
The display items include:
A required display item including a speedometer, an engine speed, a fuel remaining amount, and various warning parameters, and other selection indication items,
(S1b), if it is determined that the selected display item is not the essential display item, after determining whether the display item is the essential display item (S1a) in the display item selection step (S1) Gt; (100) < / RTI > The method according to claim 1,
The interface 140 is further connected to an external web server 2,
The main control unit 110 downloads any one of a plurality of graphical user interfaces (GUI) previously prepared and provided from the web server 2 through the interface 140, And then selecting and using the selected cluster graphic user interface change system 100. [0030] FIG. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
The interface 140 is further connected to the navigation system 20,
Wherein the main control unit (110) selects and uses the display items of the navigation system (20) as one of the display items. The method according to claim 4,
The interface 140 is further connected to a rear camera (not shown)
Wherein the main control unit (110) selects and uses the parking screen information of the rear camera (not shown) as one parameter of the display items.

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