KR20230009161A - Display control system using knob - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a display control system using a knob. The display control system using the knob according to the present invention comprises: an input part that receives horizontal and vertical viewing mode setting information of a display; a memory that stores a program that controls a position of the knob according to the horizontal and vertical viewing modes of the display; and a processor that executes the program, wherein the processor moves the position of the knob to a lower end area of the display according to the viewing mode change of the display. Therefore, the present invention is capable of having an effect of increasing a convenience of use.

Description

Display control system using a knob {DISPLAY CONTROL SYSTEM USING KNOB}

The present invention relates to a display control system using a knob.

According to the prior art, in-vehicle functions are executed using an input device (knob) (temperature control, air volume control, etc.).

By the way, these knobs support the user's command input for function execution through push or rotation operations in the mounted area, but cannot be removed from the display unit, and space compatibility between the screen and the controller to be operated is not compatible in terms of usability. However, there is a limitation in not providing more user benefits.

The present invention has been proposed to solve the above-mentioned problems, enabling screen change and 3D UI control according to the position of the knob, and changing the position of the knob as the display is set to view in landscape / portrait mode, An object of the present invention is to provide a display control system with increased usability.

A display control system using a knob according to the present invention includes an input unit for receiving horizontal and vertical viewing mode setting information of a display, a memory storing a program for controlling the position of the knob according to the horizontal and vertical viewing modes of the display, and a program for executing the program. A processor is included, wherein the processor moves the position of the knob to a lower area of the display according to the viewing mode conversion of the display.

The processor determines the area where the function menu selectable by the knob is displayed according to the conversion of the horizontal and vertical viewing modes.

The processor displays the function menu on a lower area of the display when the display is in a horizontal viewing mode, and displays the function menu on a preset center area inside the display when the display is in a vertical viewing mode.

When the position of the knob before the conversion of the view mode is the selection position for the first function menu, the processor considers the movement range of the knob after the conversion of the view mode, and sets the position of the knob to the first function menu after the conversion of the view mode. Decide on the location you choose.

According to the present invention, it is possible to change the screen according to the position of the knob and control the 3D UI, thereby increasing convenience of use.

In addition, by changing the position of the knob according to the horizontal/vertical viewing mode of the display, there is an effect of increasing convenience of use.

The position of the display in the vehicle can be easily changed by manipulating the knob, and the display position can be customized according to the position of the knob.

The user can easily manipulate the display by manipulating the knob at any position in the vehicle using the detachable knob.

Since in-vehicle functions can be executed by moving the knob, various functions can be executed with the minimum number of knobs and the number of buttons can be reduced.

The effects of the present invention are not limited to those mentioned above, and other effects not mentioned will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the description below.

1 shows a display control system using a knob according to an embodiment of the present invention.
2 is a diagram for explaining function UI display and control according to knob sliding and knob position according to an embodiment of the present invention.
3 is a diagram for explaining a 3-axis knob operation and display control through the 3-axis knob operation according to an embodiment of the present invention.
4 illustrates a knob and a UI screen in a landscape view mode according to another embodiment of the present invention.
5 illustrates a knob and a UI screen in a portrait view mode according to another embodiment of the present invention.
6 illustrates an automatic change in a knob position when a display is rotated according to another embodiment of the present invention.
7 illustrates display rotation and knob movement according to another embodiment of the present invention.
8 illustrates display control according to knob movement according to an embodiment of the present invention.
9 illustrates a display UI change according to knob movement according to an embodiment of the present invention.
10 illustrates display control according to removal of a knob according to an embodiment of the present invention.
11 illustrates tilting of a display unit according to removal of a knob according to an embodiment of the present invention.
12 illustrates movement of a knob to a touch area according to another embodiment of the present invention.
13 illustrates movement of a knob to a touch area on a display according to another embodiment of the present invention.
14 illustrates movement of a knob to a touch area within a screen according to another embodiment of the present invention.
15 illustrates playback player control according to another embodiment of the present invention.
16 illustrates navigation screen control according to another embodiment of the present invention.
17 shows a knob arrangement according to another embodiment of the present invention.
18 illustrates air conditioner control using a knob disposed below a display according to another embodiment of the present invention.
19 illustrates volume control using a knob disposed below a display according to another embodiment of the present invention.
20 illustrates ASCC control using a knob disposed at the bottom of a display according to another embodiment of the present invention.
21 illustrates a user designation function using a knob disposed at the bottom of a display according to another embodiment of the present invention.
22 illustrates display manipulation using a knob according to another embodiment of the present invention.
23 illustrates window switching using a knob according to another embodiment of the present invention.

The foregoing and other objects, advantages and characteristics of the present invention, and a method of achieving them will become clear with reference to the detailed embodiments described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

However, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments disclosed below and may be implemented in various different forms, and only the following embodiments provide the purpose of the invention, As only provided to easily inform the configuration and effect, the scope of the present invention is defined by the description of the claims.

Meanwhile, terms used in this specification are for describing the embodiments and are not intended to limit the present invention. In this specification, singular forms also include plural forms unless specifically stated otherwise in a phrase. As used herein, “comprises” and/or “comprising” means the presence of one or more other components, steps, operations, and/or elements in which a stated component, step, operation, and/or element is present. or added.

1 shows a display control system using a knob according to an embodiment of the present invention.

A display control system using a knob according to an embodiment of the present invention includes an input unit 110 for receiving position information of the knob, a memory 120 storing a display control program according to the position of the knob, and a processor 130 executing the program. , but the processor 130 changes the presentation of the contents in the display in consideration of the location information according to the movement of the knob.

The processor 130 determines a function menu selected on the display as the knob disposed on the crash pad or the lower area of the display slides in the first axis direction.

The processor 130 checks a selection for content displayed in the display in consideration of positional information changed in the direction of an axis in which the knob is moved, and provides a focusing function for the content displayed in the display.

As the knob rotates in the second axis direction, the processor 130 displays a sub-function for the selected function.

The processor 130 displays a control screen for the selected function as the knob is rotated in the second axis direction.

The processor 130 displays a screen for rotating the selected 3D object as the knob rotates in the direction of the second axis.

A display control system using a knob according to another embodiment of the present invention includes an input unit 110 for receiving horizontal and vertical viewing mode setting information of a display, and a program for controlling the position of the knob according to the horizontal and vertical viewing modes of the display. It includes the stored memory 120 and the processor 130 that executes the program, but the processor 130 moves the position of the knob to the lower area of the display according to the display mode conversion.

The processor 130 determines an area in which a function menu selectable by a knob is displayed according to the conversion of the horizontal and vertical viewing modes.

The processor 130 displays the function menu on a lower area of the display when the display is in a horizontal viewing mode, and displays the function menu on a preset center area inside the display when the display is in a vertical viewing mode.

When the position of the knob before the conversion of the view mode is the selection position for the first function menu, the processor 130 determines the position of the knob after the conversion of the view mode by considering the movement range of the knob after the conversion of the view mode. Decide where to select the function menu.

A display control system using a knob according to another embodiment of the present invention includes an input unit 110 for receiving position information of the knob, a memory 120 storing a display control program according to the position of the knob, and a processor for executing the program ( 130), wherein the processor 130 changes the function control tab displayed on the display in consideration of positional information according to movement of the knob.

As the knob moves from the bottom of the driver's seat display to the bottom of the passenger's seat display, the processor 130 displays a control tab for convenient functions less related to driving in the passenger seat display area, and displays a control tab for functions highly related to driving in the driver's seat display area. Display the control tab.

The processor 130 changes the area division of the display in consideration of positional information according to the movement of the knob, and controls to change displayed content according to the change in the area division.

The processor 130 maintains the screen area for a predetermined function in the display as the same display area based on the driver's position even when the display is moved.

When the position of the display is changed according to the movement of the knob, the processor 130 changes the number of display screen areas and changes the type of content displayed according to the changed number of screen areas.

When the knob is removed from the console, the processor 130 moves the display area in consideration of the current position of the knob that has been removed.

When the knob is moved from the driver's seat area to the passenger's seat area, the processor 130 controls the display moved to the passenger's seat to display a personalized screen provided to the passenger in the passenger's seat, and displays a driving-related function screen on the windshield in front of the driver's seat.

When the knob is moved from the passenger seat area to the driver's seat area, the processor 130 displays the personalized screen provided to the passenger in the passenger seat on the front windshield of the passenger seat, but deactivates the display function of the front windshield of the passenger seat when it is determined that driving is disturbed.

The processor 130 transmits a control command to tilt the display in consideration of the user's line of sight at the current position of the knob in consideration of information on the current position of the knob.

A display control system using a knob according to another embodiment of the present invention includes an input unit 110 receiving a touch input signal for a display area, a memory 120 storing a display control program according to the touch input signal, and executing the program. It includes a processor 130, which is characterized in that the processor 130 moves a knob to enable function control of an area to which a touch input signal is applied.

The processor 130 controls the knob to move to the lower part of the area to which the touch input signal is applied within the limited knob movement area.

The processor 130 controls the knob to move over the display area to which the touch input signal is applied.

The processor 130 compares the ease of function control through touch input and function control through knob manipulation, and when it is determined that the ease of function control through knob manipulation is greater than the ease of function control through touch input, the processor 130 generates a touch input signal. Move the knob over the applied display area.

The processor 130 displays seat arrangement information in the vehicle and functions provided through the area of each seat through the display, and moves the knob to the corresponding area when a touch input for the corresponding function area is applied.

When the display is rotated, the processor 130 calculates coordinates within the display and moves the knob.

When a touch input to the navigation screen is applied, the processor 130 provides a function to control zoom-in and zoom-out through a knob, and when a touch input to route information is applied from the navigation screen, next route and related road information It provides a function so that the display is controlled through the knob.

A display control system using a knob according to another embodiment of the present invention includes an input unit (110) for receiving at least one of position information of the knob within a movement range of a lower area of the display and position information of the knob in a preset flat area. ), a memory 120 storing a display control program using position information of the knob, and a processor 130 executing the program, wherein the processor 130 considers the position information according to the movement of the knob and the operation information of the knob. It is characterized in that it controls functions in the vehicle by doing so.

The processor 130 transmits a control command for the function menu in consideration of positional information of the knob when the knob is moved to a position corresponding to the function menu displayed on the lower area of the display within the movement range.

The processor 130 calls a pop-up screen for a corresponding function when a tap input to a knob is applied at a position corresponding to a function menu.

When manipulation of the knob is recognized at a position corresponding to the volume control function menu, the processor 130 controls the media volume when media is being reproduced, and controls the overall system volume when media is not being reproduced.

The processor 130 controls the function menu by considering rotation, pressing, and holding time of the knob.

When the knob is moved to the favorite function menu area, the processor 130 displays a menu corresponding to the favorite on the display, and displays a function selected by operating the knob on the main screen.

When the knob is detached within the movement range of the lower display area and mounted on the console, which is a preset flat area, the processor 130 performs display control in consideration of knob position information in the console area of the same proportion as the display screen. .

The processor 130 displays a cursor on the display screen according to the movement of the knob in the console area.

The processor 130 provides a window conversion function when a cursor is moved according to a knob manipulation of a partition area in the display.

2 is a diagram for explaining function UI display and control according to knob sliding and knob position according to an embodiment of the present invention.

According to one embodiment of the present invention, the knob has a structure that is disposed on a crash pad or a lower area of the display and slides left and right (x-axis).

As the knob slides left and right, it is possible to control favorites, driver's seat temperature setting, content volume setting, passenger seat temperature setting, and air volume setting.

As the knob slides left and right, the knob screen in the basic mode is set to a time display (e.g., 0948 indicates 9:48), and as the knob slides to a specific area, favorites, driver's seat temperature setting, and content volume are displayed. The screen for setting, passenger seat temperature setting, and air volume setting is displayed on the knob, and functions can be set according to the rotation of the knob.

At this time, the UI focused on the currently selected function is provided on the display screen according to the sliding movement of the knob, and accordingly, the user slides the knob with one hand to determine which vehicle functions can be set using the current knob. can be checked intuitively.

As such an example, FIG. 2 shows an example in which a favorite item is focused.

3 is a diagram for explaining a 3-axis knob operation and display control through the 3-axis knob operation according to an embodiment of the present invention.

By changing the position of the knob on the crash pad or the lower area of the display, on-screen function UI display and control functions are provided by utilizing 3 axes (x, y, z axes).

Referring to FIG. 3 , as the knob slides left and right along the x-axis, left and right selection of a plurality of function menus displayed on the display area is possible.

Referring to FIG. 3 , as the knob slides up and down along the y-axis, it is possible to select up and down a plurality of function menus displayed on the display area.

Referring to FIG. 3 , as the knob rotates along the z-axis, it is possible to display a sub-function of a function selected (focused in the display area) or to enter a sub-function and control the corresponding function.

Referring to FIG. 3 , as the knob is rotated along the z-axis, it is possible to display a function of a selected (focused in the display area) 3D object menu or to display a 3D object.

Also, by pressing the knob, it is possible to execute the currently selected function.

4 illustrates a knob and a UI screen in a landscape view mode according to another embodiment of the present invention.

According to another embodiment of the present invention, the display can display content in a horizontal or vertical mode. Referring to FIG. 4, the display in the landscape mode displays related UIs at the bottom of the display, such as favorites, driver's seat climate control settings, and content. Displays the UI for volume setting, passenger seat air conditioning setting, and air volume setting.

As the knob slides left and right, the selected function menu is displayed in a preset manner (eg, focusing method) in the display area, and the user is controlled so that the function selection menu screen on the knob and the display is integrally expressed, so that the function There is an effect of enabling intuitive perception of menu selection and control settings.

5 illustrates a knob and a UI screen in a portrait view mode according to another embodiment of the present invention.

When the view mode of the display is set to the portrait mode, the knob manipulation menu UI is displayed on the top or center area of the display, thereby preventing the driver's gaze from escaping.

At this time, as the positions of the display and the knob are changed, the reach distance is shortened, and since the knob can be operated with the elbow resting on the console, the convenience of operating the knob is improved.

6 illustrates an automatic change in a knob position when a display is rotated according to another embodiment of the present invention.

6 illustrates a process of automatically changing the position of a knob when a display in a landscape mode is rotated and changed to a portrait mode.

In the case of the landscape mode, the knob located in the first area is moved to a lower portion of the display in the portrait mode among areas adjacent to the first area as the vertical mode is changed.

In addition, as it is rotated from landscape mode to portrait mode, considering the location information of the menu area displayed in the display, the knob at the position corresponding to the first menu in the view mode before the change is the same as the first menu in the view mode after the change. moved to the corresponding location.

7 illustrates display rotation and knob movement according to another embodiment of the present invention.

At the bottom of the display, the air conditioning temperature, driving safety mode, volume, navigation, and air conditioning temperature areas are arranged.

As the display is rotated from the horizontal setting to the vertical setting as shown in FIG. 7 , the knob is moved to the coordinates of the previously located menu area considering the menu area in the display.

8 illustrates display control according to knob movement according to another embodiment of the present invention.

In a state where the drive mode, ADAS, climate control, and volume menus are displayed on the driver's seat display D1 and there are no items separately displayed on the passenger seat display D2, the knob 200 moves from the bottom of the driver's seat display D1 to the passenger seat display ( D2) It moves to the bottom.

As the knob 200 is moved from the bottom of the driver's seat display D1 to the bottom of the passenger seat display D2, the operable functions change. For example, on the driver's seat display D1, functions directly related to driving such as ADAS and drive mode. It is possible to operate, and the passenger seat display D2 is limited to functions that are relatively less directly related to driving, such as interior lamps, air conditioning, and volume.

The processor 130 controls function control tabs displayed on the driver's seat display D1 and the passenger's seat display D2 in consideration of the movement information of the knob 200 .

As will be described later, as the knob 200 is rotated or pressed at the lower end of the specific function control tap area or the upper part of the specific function control tap area, settings for the specific function are adjusted.

9 illustrates display UI change according to another embodiment of the present invention.

The large screen display D is divided into a plurality of areas and moves from the driver's seat to the passenger's seat.

As the large screen display D is moved, the position of the knob may be changed, or as the position of the knob is changed, the position of the large screen display D may be changed.

As the large screen display D moves, the information and UI displayed on the large screen display D change. For example, the cluster and AVN are displayed in the driver's seat, and the mini cluster and AVN 3 screen are displayed in the passenger seat.

The movement of the knob 200 occurs between the driver's seat and the front passenger's seat within a mechanically limited area, or is detachable from the center fascia, and the processor 130 considers the movement state of the knob 200 in space and displays a large screen. (D) information and UI presentation control.

10 illustrates display control according to removal of a knob according to another embodiment of the present invention.

As the knob 200 located on the console at the bottom of the display D is removed from the console, the processor 130 moves the display D in consideration of the removal and movement direction of the knob 200. Referring to FIG. 10 , as the knob 200 is removed from the console and moved from the driver's seat toward the passenger's seat, the position of the display D is adjusted so that both the driver's seat and the passenger's seat can see the display D.

When the knob 200 moves from the driver's seat to the passenger's seat, a passenger-related personalized screen is displayed on the display D moved to the passenger's seat, and the driving-related screen is displayed as a HUD on the windshield in front of the driver's seat.

When the knob 200 moves from the passenger seat to the driver's seat, a driving-related screen is displayed on the display D moved to the driver's seat, and a passenger-related personalized screen of the passenger seat is displayed on the windshield in front of the passenger seat. At this time, if driving disturbance is caused by displaying information on the front side shield of the passenger seat, the display of the passenger-related personalized screen in the passenger seat is turned off.

11 illustrates tilting of the display D according to the removal of the knob according to another embodiment of the present invention.

As the knob 200 located on the console at the bottom of the display D is removed from the console, the display D is tilted in consideration of the position of the knob 200.

When a rear seat occupant takes the knob 200 (control system), the display D is tilted so that the rear seat occupant holding the knob can see the screen of the display D well.

Regarding the position of the knob in the vehicle, the position information is obtained through ultra wide band (UWB) technology.

In order to provide LBS (Local Based Service), technologies such as GPS, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth are being used, which have difficulties in precise measurement, while UWB (6-8 GHz, bandwidth of 500 MHz or more) has a wide frequency band and low power consumption. It has advantages such as communication and positioning with high accuracy within several tens of centimeters.

GPS and mobile communication network-based location tracking technology according to the prior art have error ranges of 5 to 50 m and 50 to 200 m, respectively. In the case of GPS, signals from satellites may fail to reach in the forest of buildings in the city.

In the case of Wi-Fi, location tracking is possible at low cost, but since the frequency band used is narrow, channel division may be limited when there are many location tracking targets. In addition, a mobile terminal may be disconnected from a fixed Wi-Fi access point (AP).

Although it is possible to deploy a large number of sensors at low cost, Bluetooth is not suitable for real-time location tracking in a dynamic environment due to high communication latency.

Unlike Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, UWB uses a wide frequency band, and it is possible to transmit a large amount of information at a high transmission rate with low power.

Positioning using UWB technology has the advantage of showing a low error rate of around 20 cm, high transmittance to obstacles, and not being affected by other signals such as Wi-Fi.

12 illustrates movement of a knob to a touch area according to another embodiment of the present invention.

According to another embodiment of the present invention, when a display such as an AVN/cluster is touched, a knob is automatically moved to the area where the touch is input, and function control is performed in the corresponding area using the knob, thereby improving usability. It increases.

Referring to (a) of FIG. 12 , in the AVN, the knob is located below “playback volume”, and it is possible to adjust the volume through a rotation/press operation.

As the user touches the air conditioning temperature in the AVN in (a) of FIG. 12 , the knob is automatically moved below the air conditioning temperature range as shown in (b) of FIG. 12 .

The user may set the air conditioning temperature by manipulating the knob moved below the air conditioning temperature range.

As shown in (c) of FIG. 12 , when there is a knob on the display area and the knob can be operated more easily than a touch, the knob is moved in consideration of the user's touch input.

For example, when the knob performs a volume control function as shown in (c) of FIG. 12 and the user touches the air conditioning temperature setting area of the AVN, the temperature setting can be more easily manipulated with the knob than with the touch. (It is more convenient to set the temperature through a rotational operation rather than pressing a plurality of buttons). As shown in FIG.

13 illustrates movement of a knob to a touch area on a display according to another embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in (a) of FIG. 13 , when there is a knob on the display area, the knob is located above the playback volume, and the volume is controlled to be high or low through manipulation of the knob.

At this time, as shown in (a) of FIG. 13, when a touch input for the air conditioning temperature area is received within the display screen, the processor 130 moves the knob to the air conditioning temperature area, which is the touch area, and the knob controls the air conditioning temperature. As the rotary operation is performed over the temperature region, the set temperature is set through the air conditioner.

14 illustrates movement of a knob to a touch area within a screen according to another embodiment of the present invention.

The display screen displays an image of seat arrangement in the vehicle and a function menu provided for each seat.

When a touch is input to an area within the display screen where a function can be performed (eg, a driver's seat air conditioner area as shown in FIG. 14 ), the knob is moved to the area where the touch signal is input.

That is, when the screen for the air-conditioning area is touched, the knob is moved to the corresponding screen to adjust the air volume, and as the temperature setting area is touched on the corresponding screen, the knob moves over the temperature setting area, according to the knob operation. Allows you to adjust the set temperature.

15 illustrates playback player control according to another embodiment of the present invention.

In the playback player, the song screen and the playback bar are divided, and the processor 130 controls the movement of the knob for each touch signal input, and controls the sub-function appropriate for each function in consideration of the operation of the knob (function control requiring continuous control). ).

That is, when the knob is moved according to the screen touch, the rotated song is played according to the rotation of the knob for internal movement of the song, and the knob button is disposed on the left side even if the play bar is touched to check the playback bar feedback screen.

16 illustrates a navigation screen control according to another embodiment of the present invention.

If you touch the navigation screen, zoom in/out is arranged next to the screen to check the feedback of the screen. At this time, zoom-in or zoom-out is performed according to clockwise/counterclockwise control of the knob.

16, when a rotary button (knob) is moved when a route guidance area is touched, a related screen is displayed on the right side.

When the rotary button (knob) is rotated, the next route is displayed and road information related to the route is displayed.

17 shows a knob arrangement according to another embodiment of the present invention.

The upper display shows temperature information, currently playing music information, and current time information, while the lower display displays menu, media, and battery information. It moves within the passenger seat temperature setting area, and controls the corresponding function in each area.

At this time, the menu of the setting area may display a menu corresponding to a function mainly operated according to a user's setting or an article history.

In addition, a menu corresponding to a recommended function may be displayed in consideration of the driving state of the driver and the state of the surrounding environment.

18 illustrates air conditioner control using a knob disposed below a display according to another embodiment of the present invention.

The knob disposed below the temperature setting area is a basic screen and displays current time information through the outer surface of the knob.

As the knob is rotated, function control for the temperature setting area is performed in consideration of the current position of the knob, activating air conditioning and adjusting the set temperature according to the knob rotation direction.

As the knob is moved from the bottom of the display to the air volume control area and to the passenger seat temperature setting, function control is performed according to preset knob operation.

In this case, it is possible to activate each function control as the knob is moved, and as described above, it is also possible to automatically move the knob to control the corresponding area according to a touch input for each function control area.

When an air conditioning-related touch button is tapped, an air conditioning pop-up is called, and the current temperature and set temperature information for each sheet area are displayed on the pop-up screen.

As described above, an area to be set (eg, a driver's back seat) is selected through a touch, and it is possible to adjust the set temperature of the selected area through knob manipulation.

19 illustrates volume control using a knob disposed below a display according to another embodiment of the present invention.

The knob placed below the driver's seat temperature setting area displays current time information.

When the knob is moved from the bottom of the driver's seat temperature setting area to the bottom of the volume control, media volume information is displayed when media is playing, widgets are displayed when media is playing but there is no function, and system volume is adjusted when media is not playing. do.

20 illustrates ASCC control using a knob disposed at the bottom of a display according to another embodiment of the present invention.

The knob placed below the driver's seat temperature setting area displays the current time information on the basic screen.

As the knob is moved to the bottom of the ASCC area, the ASCC function control is activated, and the current ASCC setting speed information is displayed on the knob.

As the user rotates the knob, ASCC setting speed information is displayed.

When a knob pressing operation is performed for a predetermined time (eg, several seconds) after pressing and rotating the knob, the ASCC setting is changed.

21 illustrates a user designation function using a knob disposed at the bottom of a display according to another embodiment of the present invention.

The knob placed below the driver's seat temperature setting area displays the current time information on the basic screen.

When the knob is moved to the bottom of the favorites area, the user's preferred (played a lot) menu is displayed on the display, and menu selection is performed as the knob is rotated.

When a selection is made by pressing the knob for a menu (eg, music) to be selected, the selected menu (eg, music) is displayed on the main screen of the display.

22 illustrates display manipulation using a knob according to another embodiment of the present invention.

When a knob is placed in a specific area (eg, an arm rest), a user manipulates the knob like a mouse to operate multiple displays.

The knob is attached to the bottom of the driver's seat temperature setting area (the basic screen displays current time information), and when detached and mounted on the console, a mouse pad area with the same proportion as the screen is created.

The user uses the knob like a mouse, and when the cursor is placed on a specific function, the cursor is changed to an icon (eg, volume) that can be operated with the knob in the corresponding function.

When the knob is rotated at a specific function, the corresponding function is performed. For example, in case of navigation, map enlargement/reduction is controlled, and in case of media volume, volume up/down is controlled.

23 illustrates window conversion using a knob according to another embodiment of the present invention.

Using the knob placed on the top of the console, it is possible to switch and adjust functions (windows) between displays.

Knobs control the display like the function of a mouse within the console area.

By using the knob on the console, dragging media to the area where navigation is displayed on the display screen, the “media” area and the “navigation” area are replaced. Through this, the window conversion function is performed.

A method for controlling a display using a knob according to an embodiment of the present invention includes (a) checking positional information of the knob and (b) changing the display of content in a display according to the positional information of the knob.

The knob is placed on the crash pad or the lower area of the display, step (a) checks the change in position according to the sliding movement of the knob, and step (b) is a function selected from among the functions displayed on the display according to the change in position. decide

Step (b) displays a sub-function or control screen for the selected function as the knob rotates.

Step (b) displays a screen for rotating the selected 3D object as the knob is rotated.

A display control method using a knob according to another embodiment of the present invention includes the steps of (a) checking horizontal and vertical view mode setting information of a display and (b) moving the position of the knob according to the display mode conversion. include

Step (b) determines the display area of the function menu that is displayed on the display and is selected by moving the knob according to the view mode change of the display.

In step (b), the function menu is displayed on a lower area of the display when the display is in a horizontal view mode, and the function menu is displayed on a preset center area inside the display when the display is in a vertical view mode.

In the step (b), when the position of the knob before the conversion of the view mode is the selected position for the first function menu, the position of the knob after the conversion of the view mode is determined in consideration of the movement range of the knob after the conversion of the view mode. 1 Decide where to select the function menu.

Meanwhile, the method for controlling a display using a knob according to an embodiment of the present invention may be implemented in a computer system or recorded on a recording medium. A computer system may include at least one processor, a memory, a user input device, a data communication bus, a user output device, and a storage. Each of the aforementioned components communicates data through a data communication bus.

The computer system may further include a network interface coupled to the network. The processor may be a central processing unit (CPU) or a semiconductor device that processes instructions stored in memory and/or storage.

The memory and storage may include various types of volatile or non-volatile storage media. For example, memory may include ROM and RAM.

Accordingly, the method for controlling a display using a knob according to an embodiment of the present invention may be implemented as a method executable on a computer. When the method for controlling a display using a knob according to an embodiment of the present invention is performed in a computer device, computer readable instructions may execute the control method according to the present invention.

Meanwhile, the display control method using the knob according to the present invention described above can be implemented as computer readable codes on a computer readable recording medium. Computer-readable recording media includes all types of recording media in which data that can be decoded by a computer system is stored. For example, there may be read only memory (ROM), random access memory (RAM), a magnetic tape, a magnetic disk, a flash memory, an optical data storage device, and the like. In addition, the computer-readable recording medium may be distributed in computer systems connected through a computer communication network, and stored and executed as readable codes in a distributed manner.

Claims (8)

an input unit receiving horizontal and vertical viewing mode setting information of the display;
a memory storing a program for controlling the position of a knob according to the horizontal and vertical viewing modes of the display; and
Including a processor that executes the program,
The processor moves the position of the knob to a lower area of the display according to the display mode conversion.
Display control system using a knob, characterized by.
According to claim 1,
The processor determines an area in which the function menu selectable by the knob is displayed according to the conversion of the horizontal and vertical view modes.
A display control system using an in-knob.
According to claim 2,
The processor displays the function menu on a lower area of the display when the display is in a horizontal view mode, and displays the function menu on a preset central area inside the display when the display is in a vertical view mode.
A display control system using an in-knob.
According to claim 1,
When the position of the knob before conversion of the view mode is a selection position for the first function menu, the processor considers the movement range of the knob after conversion of the view mode, and the position of the knob after conversion of the view mode. Determining as a position to select the first function menu
A display control system using an in-knob.
(a) checking horizontal and vertical view mode setting information of the display; and
(b) moving the position of the knob according to the display mode change
Display control method using a knob comprising a.
According to claim 5,
The step (b) is to determine the display area of the function menu displayed on the display and selected by the movement of the knob according to the view mode conversion of the display.
A display control method using an in-knob.
According to claim 6,
In the step (b), when the display is in a horizontal view mode, the function menu is displayed on a lower area of the display, and when the display is in a vertical view mode, the function menu is displayed on a preset central area inside the display. to express
A display control method using an in-knob.
According to claim 5,
In the step (b), when the position of the knob before the conversion of the view mode is a position for selecting the first function menu, the movement range of the knob after the conversion of the view mode is considered, and after the conversion of the view mode, the position of the knob is selected. Determining a position of a knob as a position for selecting the first function menu
A display control method using an in-knob.

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