TWI502431B - Touch display device for vehicles and displaying method applied for the same - Google Patents

Description

Vehicle touch display device and display method applied thereto

The content of this case is related to a touch display device for a vehicle.

In general, most of the current electronic devices have abandoned the use of the old button or cursor pointing control unit for the user to operate, instead using a touch screen or a touch panel for the user to operate, let The user can more intuitively control the screen content and program functions presented by the electronic device or the operating system therein, and achieve the connection and manipulation between the user and the hardware device.

However, in a typical electronic device, only a single fixed user interface is configured or displayed on the touch screen, which cannot meet the operational requirements of all different types of users. For example, a touch screen in a single electronic device can only be operated with all user interfaces and related menus, but the menu contents of the user interface are not suitable for different types of users, and not necessarily Both can meet the operational content expected by different types of users.

The present invention relates to a touch display device for a vehicle and a display method applied thereto, thereby satisfying the operation contents expected by different types of users. The touch display device for a vehicle includes a display portion having an information display area, a driving exclusive interface and a passenger exclusive interface. The driver-specific interface includes a first operating menu, and the passenger-specific interface includes a second operating menu. The display unit can simultaneously display the driver-specific interface and the passenger-specific interface on both sides of the display unit, and the passenger-specific interface is adjacent to the driver's seat of the vehicle. The passenger-specific interface is adjacent to the passenger seat of the vehicle.

The present invention further relates to a display method applied to a touch display device for a vehicle. The vehicle touch display device is mounted on a vehicle and includes a display portion. The display unit has an information display area, a driving exclusive interface and a passenger exclusive interface. The display method includes: selectively displaying a driving-specific interface on one side of the driver's seat adjacent to the vehicle on the display portion, wherein the driving-specific interface includes a first operation menu; and selectively displaying the passenger-specific interface on the display portion adjacent to The other side of the passenger seat of the vehicle, wherein the passenger-specific interface includes a second operating menu.

100‧‧‧Car touch display device

110‧‧‧Display Department

122, 512‧‧ Driving specific interface

124, 514‧‧‧ Passenger-specific interface

150‧‧‧Information display area

122a, 124a‧‧‧ arrow symbol

S802, S804‧‧‧ steps

FIG. 1 is a schematic view showing a touch display device for a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a schematic view showing the touch display device for a vehicle shown in FIG. 1 in different operation situations according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram showing a touch interface and a menu thereof in a touch display device for a vehicle according to another embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram showing a touch interface and a menu thereof in a touch display device for a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram showing a touch interface and a menu thereof in a touch display device for a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram showing a touch interface and a menu thereof in a touch display device for a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a schematic diagram showing a touch interface and a menu thereof in a touch display device for a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a flow chart showing a display method applied to a touch display device for a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The embodiments are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings, but the embodiments are not intended to limit the scope of the present disclosure, and the description of structural operation is not intended to limit the order of execution, any component recombined. The structure, which produces equal devices, is covered by this case. In addition, the drawings are for illustrative purposes only and are not drawn to the original dimensions. For ease of understanding, the same elements in the following description will be denoted by the same reference numerals.

The terms used in the entire specification and the scope of the patent application, unless otherwise specified, generally have the ordinary meaning of each term used in the field, the content disclosed herein, and the particular content. some The words used to describe the disclosure are discussed below or elsewhere in the specification to provide additional guidance to those skilled in the art in the description of the disclosure. Secondly, the terms "including", "including", "having", "containing", and the like, as used herein, are all open terms, meaning, but not limited to.

FIG. 1 is a schematic view showing a touch display device for a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 1, the vehicle touch display device 100 is mounted on a vehicle and includes a display unit 110. The display unit 110 has an information display area 150 (eg, a map screen, an information screen, ...) for selectively displaying the driving-specific interface 122 and the passenger-specific interface 124. The driver-specific interface 122 includes a first operational menu 1st_menu, and the passenger-specific interface 124 includes a second operational menu 2nd_menu. In some embodiments, the information display area 150 is controlled by the driving-specific interface 122 and the passenger-specific interface 124.

The driver-specific interface 122 and the passenger-specific interface 124 are displayed on different sides of the display unit 110. For example, the driving exclusive interface 122 and its first operating menu 1st_menu are displayed on the display unit 110 adjacent to one side of the driver's seat of the vehicle, and the passenger-specific interface 124 and its second operating menu 2nd_menu are displayed on the display unit 110 adjacent to The other side of the passenger's passenger seat. However, the foregoing is merely illustrative and is not intended to limit the present invention; in other words, the driver-specific interface 122 and the passenger-specific interface 124 may be displayed on opposite sides or may be displayed on adjacent sides, not limited to the foregoing.

In this way, when the touch display device 100 for a vehicle is applied to a specific situation (for example, a vehicle having a front and a front passenger), the touch display of the vehicle The device 100 can display corresponding touch interfaces for different users according to different requirements, so that different touch interfaces can meet the needs of different types of users. The touch display device 100 can also be configured with a corresponding sensing component or hardware for automatically detecting the location of different users, and automatically displaying the touch interface and its menu (ie, automatically) corresponding to the location. The menu display position is set, or the touch interface and the position of the menu display and appearance thereof can be designed according to the orientation in which the user is accustomed to the situation.

In some embodiments, the driving-specific interface 122 designs a first operating menu 1st_menu according to the driver, the passenger-specific interface 124 designs a second operating menu 2nd_menu according to the passenger, and the first operating menu 1st_menu and the second operating menu 2nd_menu are mutually Different or partially identical.

For example, the options in the first operation menu 1st_menu include "Map", "Return to Charging Station", "Contact Customer Service Center", "Navigation", "Positioning", "Returning Car" and "Internet Radio". Driver's options, and the options in the second operating menu 2nd_menu include "Historic Sites", "Lake Cable Cars and Trails", "Photographs", "Travel", "Gourmet", "Accommodation" and "Audio Guide". Options for passengers. The above is merely an example, and the options in the first operation menu 1st_menu and the second operation menu 2nd_menu may be designed according to actual needs or different situations.

It should be noted that the foregoing first operation menu 1st_menu and the second operation menu 2nd_menu may respectively be a main menu or a sub-menu; in other words, the options in the first operation menu 1st_menu and the second operation menu 2nd_menu may be selected by the first Operation menu 1st_menu and second operation The menu 2nd_menu shows sub-options of different levels.

It should be noted that the style and shape of the driving exclusive interface 122 and its first operation menu 1st_rmenu and the passenger-specific interface 124 and the second operation menu 2nd_menu are not limited to those shown in FIG. Can be designed according to actual needs.

Moreover, in some embodiments, the driving-specific interface 122 and the passenger-specific interface 124 can be selectively overlapped and displayed on the information display area 150, respectively. For example, when the touch display device 100 is operated by the vehicle, the display unit 110 can display the corresponding information display area 150 via preset or touch control, and the driving exclusive interface 122 can be selectively displayed by clicking on The display unit 110 is superimposed and displayed on the information display area 150, and the passenger-specific interface 124 can also be selectively displayed on the display unit 110 and displayed on the information display area 150 in an overlapping manner.

Moreover, in some embodiments, both the driving-specific interface 122 and the passenger-specific interface 124 may be hidden on the side of the display portion 110, or at least one of the driving-specific interface 122 and the passenger-specific interface 124 may be displayed on the display portion 110. In order to meet the needs of users in use. For example, FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram of the vehicle touch display device shown in FIG. 1 in different operating situations according to the embodiment of the present invention, wherein the driving exclusive interface 122 and the passenger-specific interface 124 are preset hidden in the display. On the side of the portion 110, only the corresponding arrow symbols 122a, 124a appear, and different users can individually select the arrow symbol 122a or the arrow symbol 124a according to actual operation requirements, so that the driving exclusive interface 122 or the passenger-specific interface 124 is as shown in FIG. The display appears on the display unit 110.

It should be noted that the driver-specific interface 122 and the passenger-specific interface 124 can be hidden or displayed on the display unit 110 in different ways, and the user can also touch the desired touch interface and the menu in different manners. FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram showing a touch interface and a menu thereof in another touch display device for a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 3, the touch interface can be presented in a ring interface, and the manner in which the finger slides operation can be performed as shown in the figure, but is not limited thereto.

Secondly, as shown in FIG. 1 , when the first operation menu 1st_menu of the driving exclusive interface 122 is operated, the priority is higher than the second operation menu 2nd_menu of the passenger exclusive interface 124 at the same time, and the information display area 150 displays the priority. High operation screen. In the operation screen corresponding to the option in the first operation menu 1st_menu, the operation screen corresponding to the option in the second operation menu 2nd_menu may be displayed on the display unit 110 in whole or in part.

For example, when a user has clicked the "Travel" option in the second operation menu 2nd_menu, and the information display area 150 has displayed the screen corresponding to the "Travel" option, when another user clicks on the first When the "Navigation" option in the menu 1st_menu is operated, the screen corresponding to the "Travel" option is displayed on the display unit 110 with the screen corresponding to the "Travel" option. Similarly, in the case where the user has clicked the "navigation" option in the first operation menu 1st_menu and the information display area 150 has displayed the screen corresponding to the "navigation" option, when another user clicks on the second operation When the "Travel" option in the menu 2nd_menu is selected, the screen corresponding to the "Navigation" option still has priority over the screen display corresponding to the "Travel" option. On the display unit 110, that is, the information display area 150 still does not immediately switch to the screen corresponding to the "stroke" option.

It should be noted that the operation screen corresponding to the option in the first operation menu 1st_menu may be based on actual requirements (eg, considering urgency, importance, ..., etc.), all or part of the priority of the second operation menu 2nd_menu The corresponding operation screen is displayed on the display unit 110.

4 to 7 are schematic diagrams showing the operation of another touch display device for a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in Figure 4, the screen can display the operation screen of the corresponding function through preset or touch point selection. For example, the screen is preset or touched to display the map screen, and the left and right sides of the screen. The arrow symbol can be selected by touch to make the touch interface appear.

As shown in Figure 5, when the user clicks the arrow symbol on the left side of the screen, the driver-specific interface 512 on the left side will appear on the screen, and the map screen will automatically shrink to the corresponding screen size, making the driver-specific interface 512 and Both of the map screens appear on the screen at the same time, and the two are fully visible for different users to operate.

Secondly, as shown in Figure 6, when the user further clicks the arrow symbol on the right side of the screen, the passenger-specific interface 514 on the right side will appear on the screen, and the map screen will automatically shrink to the corresponding screen size, so that driving The exclusive interface 512, the passenger-specific interface 514, and the map screen are simultaneously displayed on the screen, and the three can be completely displayed for different users to operate.

Similarly, as shown in Figure 7, when the user further clicks the arrow symbol on the left side of the screen, the driver-specific interface 512 on the left side will be included in On one side of the screen, the map screen is automatically enlarged to the corresponding screen size, at which time both the passenger-specific interface 514 and the map screen are simultaneously displayed on the screen, and both can be completely displayed for different users to operate.

Furthermore, when the user further selects the arrow symbol on the right side of the screen, the passenger-specific interface 514 on the right side will be collected on one side of the screen, and the map screen will be automatically enlarged to the screen size as shown in FIG.

As can be seen from the above, the information display area can be correspondingly reduced or enlarged according to whether the touch interface is displayed or not, thereby making the operation screen more flexible and satisfying the operation requirements of different users.

Another embodiment of the present disclosure relates to a display method for a touch display device for a vehicle, wherein the display method includes the following steps, and can be applied to the aforementioned touch display device 100 for a vehicle, but limit. For convenience of explanation, the following display method will be described by taking the above-described vehicle touch display device 100 as an example.

FIG. 8 is a flow chart showing a display method applied to a touch display device for a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention. Refer to both Figures 1 and 8. First, the driving exclusive interface 122 is selectively displayed on the display portion 110 adjacent to one side of the driver's seat of the vehicle (step S802). Next, the passenger-specific interface 124 is selectively displayed on the display unit 110 adjacent to the other side of the passenger's passenger seat (step S804).

In some embodiments, the foregoing display method may further include controlling the information display area 150 through the driving exclusive interface 122 and the passenger-specific interface 124.

In some embodiments, the driver-specific interface 122 is designed according to the driver to design a first operating menu 1st_menu, and the passenger-specific interface 124 is based on The second operation menu 2nd_menu is designed for the passenger, and the first operation menu 1st_menu and the second operation menu 2nd_menu are different or partially identical to each other.

For example, the options in the first operation menu 1st_menu include "Map", "Return to Charging Station", "Contact Customer Service Center", "Navigation", "Positioning", "Returning Car" and "Internet Radio". Driver's options, and the options in the second operating menu 2nd_menu include "Historic Sites", "Lake Cable Cars and Trails", "Photographs", "Travel", "Gourmet", "Accommodation" and "Audio Guide". Options for passengers.

In addition, in some embodiments, the foregoing display method may further include selectively hiding or displaying the driving exclusive interface 122 and the passenger-specific interface 124 on both sides of the display portion 110, respectively. The specific examples are as described above, and thus will not be described again.

Moreover, in some embodiments, the foregoing display method may further include selectively displaying the driving-specific interface 122 and the passenger-specific interface 124 on the information display area 150, respectively. The specific examples are as described above, and thus will not be described again.

In addition, in some embodiments, the foregoing display method may further include enlarging or reducing the information display area 150 according to the display of the driving exclusive interface 122 or the passenger-specific interface 124, wherein the specific example is as described above. No longer.

Secondly, in some embodiments, the foregoing display method may further include displaying, on the display unit 110, an operation screen corresponding to an option in the second operation menu 2nd_menu of all or part of the operation screen corresponding to the option in the first operation menu 1st_menu. . In other words, when operating the driving exclusive interface 122 When the first operation menu 1st_menu is used, the priority is higher than the second operation menu 2nd_menu of the passenger exclusive interface 124 at the same time, and the information display area 150 displays the operation screen with higher priority.

The steps mentioned in this embodiment can be adjusted according to actual needs, except that the order is specifically described, and can even be performed simultaneously or partially. The flowchart shown in FIG. 8 is only one implementation. For example, it is not intended to limit the case.

It can be seen from the above embodiments of the present invention that the application of the above-mentioned vehicle touch display device and method can display different corresponding touch interfaces according to different requirements in a specific situation (for example, a vehicle with positive and negative drivers). The operation of the user allows different touch interfaces to meet the needs of different types of users, and the corresponding touch interface can be designed according to different users, so that multiple users can jointly operate the touch interface. They do not conflict with each other and are more flexible in operation.

Although the present invention has been disclosed in the above embodiments, it is not intended to limit the present case. Anyone having ordinary knowledge in the field can make various changes and refinements without departing from the spirit and scope of the case. Therefore, the scope of protection of this case is This is subject to the definition of the scope of the patent application.

100‧‧‧Car touch display device

110‧‧‧Display Department

122‧‧‧Drive-specific interface

124‧‧‧ Passenger-specific interface

150‧‧‧Information display area

Claims (14)

A touch display device for a vehicle is mounted on a vehicle. The touch display device includes: a display portion having an information display area, a driving exclusive interface and a passenger exclusive interface; and the driving exclusive interface Included in the first operation menu, the passenger-specific interface includes a second operation menu, the display portion displays the driving-specific interface on one side of the display portion, and is adjacent to the driver's seat of the vehicle, and the display portion displays the passenger-specific The interface is on the other side of the display portion and adjacent to the passenger seat of the vehicle. The vehicular touch display device of claim 1, wherein the driving exclusive interface is designed according to a driver, the passenger operation interface designing a second operation menu according to the passenger, and the first operation The menu and the second operational menu are different or partially identical to each other. The vehicular touch display device of claim 1, wherein the driver-specific interface and the passenger-specific interface are selectively hidden or displayed on both sides of the display portion. The vehicular touch display device of claim 1, wherein the information display area is controlled by the driving exclusive interface and the passenger exclusive interface. The touch display device for a vehicle according to claim 1, wherein the operation When the first operation menu of the driver-specific interface is used, the priority is higher than the second operation menu for simultaneously operating the passenger-specific interface, and the information display area displays the operation screen with higher priority. The vehicular touch display device of claim 1, wherein the driver-specific interface and the passenger-specific interface are selectively overlapped and displayed on the information display area, respectively. The vehicular touch display device of claim 1, wherein the information display area is enlarged or reduced according to whether the driving exclusive interface and the passenger-specific interface are displayed. A display method for a touch display device for a vehicle, the touch display device for a vehicle is mounted on a vehicle and includes a display portion having an information display area, a driving exclusive interface and a passenger exclusive The display method includes: selectively displaying the driving-specific interface on a side of the display portion adjacent to the driver's seat of the vehicle, wherein the driving-specific interface includes a first operation menu; and selectively displaying the passenger The dedicated interface is adjacent to the other side of the passenger seat of the vehicle on the display portion, wherein the passenger-specific interface includes a second operating menu. The display method of claim 8, wherein the driving exclusive interface is designed according to a driver, and the passenger exclusive interface is based on A second operational menu is designed for the passenger, the first operational menu and the second operational menu being different or partially identical to each other. The display method of claim 8, further comprising: selectively hiding or displaying the driver-specific interface and the passenger-specific interface on both sides of the display portion. The display method of claim 8, further comprising: controlling the information display area through the driver-specific interface and the passenger-specific interface. The display method of claim 8, wherein when the first operation menu of the driving exclusive interface is operated, the priority is higher than the second operation menu for simultaneously operating the passenger-specific interface, and the information display area has a higher priority Operation screen. The display method of claim 8, further comprising: selectively displaying the driving-specific interface and the passenger-specific interface on the information display area, respectively. The display method of claim 8, further comprising: enlarging or reducing the information display area according to whether the driving exclusive interface and the passenger-specific interface are displayed or not.