JP2005186648A - Surrounding visualizing device for vehicle and displaying control device - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To display a proper image of the surrounding areas of a vehicle in a display device on the basis of the condition of the vehicle. <P>SOLUTION: The surrounding areas of the vehicle are photographed by cameras 1a-1d installed in the vehicle 100. A camera control system 2 selects at least one of the cameras photographing the image to be displayed in the display device 4 on the basis of the shift position sensed by a shift position sensor 3 and the steering angle sensed by a steering angle sensor 5, and the image photographed by the selected camera is displayed in the display device 4. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a vehicle surrounding visual recognition device that displays on a display means a video around a vehicle imaged by an imaging means, and a display control device that controls the video displayed on the display means.

  In order to capture the surroundings of the vehicle, a plurality of cameras are installed in the vehicle, and the image captured by one of the cameras is displayed on the in-vehicle monitor, and the images captured by the plurality of cameras are divided and displayed on the in-vehicle monitor. The technique to do is known (refer patent document 1). In addition, a technique for switching and displaying the image of the back monitor camera and the image of the front confirmation camera in accordance with the position of the shift lever and the vehicle speed is known (see Patent Document 2).

Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 10-166943 JP 2002-283912 A

  However, in the conventional technique, in order to display the displayed video on the monitor in a video state that the user wants to see (for example, zoom or angle of view), it is necessary to perform an operation for that purpose.

  The vehicle surrounding visual recognition device and the display control device according to the present invention select at least one video image from a plurality of video images picked up by a plurality of image pickup means, and select the selected video image based on vehicle information related to the driving situation of the vehicle. The display state at the time of displaying on the display means is changed.

  According to the vehicle surrounding visual recognition device and the display control device according to the present invention, based on the vehicle information related to the driving situation of the vehicle, the display unit displays an image selected from the plurality of images captured by the plurality of imaging units. Therefore, even if the driver does not perform an operation for changing the display state of the video, the video around the vehicle can be displayed in the video state that the driver wants to see.

-First embodiment-
FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a configuration of a first embodiment of a vehicle surroundings visual recognition device according to the present invention. The vehicular peripheral visual recognition device in the first embodiment includes cameras 1 a to 1 d, a camera control system 2, a shift position sensor 3, a display device 4, and a steering angle sensor 5.

  The four cameras 1a to 1d use a CMOS as an image pickup device and pick up an image around the vehicle 100. The camera 1a is attached to the front end of the vehicle and images the front of the vehicle. The camera 1b is attached to the rear end of the vehicle and images the rear of the vehicle. The camera 1c is attached to the left side mirror 10a of the vehicle 100 and images the left side of the vehicle. The camera 1d is attached to the right side mirror 10b of the vehicle 100 and images the right side of the vehicle.

  The cameras 1a to 1d can rotate left and right and change the imaging direction based on a command from a camera control unit system 2 described later. FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating imaging ranges of the cameras 1a to 1d. Hereinafter, the imaging range of the camera 1d will be taken up and described.

  A range C1 imaged by the camera 1d is an imaging range in an initial state, and the central axis of the imaging range is in a direction perpendicular to the straight traveling direction of the vehicle 100. The imaging range R1 is an imaging range when the imaging direction of the camera 1d is changed to the right direction, and the imaging range L1 is an imaging range when the imaging direction of the camera 1d is changed to the left direction. In FIG. 2, only three imaging ranges L1, C1, and R1 (imaging directions) are shown for each of the cameras 1a to 1d, but the imaging direction is continuous from the L1 imaging range to the R1 imaging range. Can be varied.

  The cameras 1a to 1d have a zoom function. FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating the imaging range when the zoom function is used and when not using the imaging range of the camera 1a. A1 indicates the imaging range when the zoom function is not used, and A2 indicates the imaging range when the far distance ahead of the vehicle is imaged using the zoom function. The operation / non-operation of the zoom function is controlled by the camera control system 2.

  The shift position sensor 3 detects the shift position and outputs it to the camera control system 2. Here, it is assumed that the vehicle 100 is an AT vehicle, and each shift position of parking (P), reverse (R), neutral (N), and drive (D) is detected. The steering angle sensor 5 detects the steering angle of a steering wheel (not shown) and outputs it to the camera control system 2. The steering angle sensor 5 detects a steering angle when the steering wheel is turned to the left as a negative value, and detects a steering angle when the steering wheel is turned to the right as a positive value.

  The display device 4 is, for example, a liquid crystal display, and displays images captured by the cameras 1 a to 1 d and input via the camera control system 2. As a method for displaying images captured by the cameras 1 a to 1 d on the display device 4, a method for displaying an image captured by one camera selected by the camera control system 2 and a method selected by the camera control system 2 are used. There is a method of dividing a display screen of the display device 4 and simultaneously displaying a plurality of images captured by a plurality of cameras.

  The camera control unit 2 includes a CPU 21, a ROM 22, and a RAM 23, and includes vehicle information relating to the driving state of the vehicle, that is, a shift position detected by the shift position sensor 3 and a steering angle detected by the steering angle sensor 5. Based on the above, the content and display state of the video displayed on the display device 4 are controlled.

  In the vehicular peripheral visual recognition device in the first embodiment, the division ratio of the video around the vehicle to be divided and displayed on the display device 4 is changed based on the steering wheel steering angle detected by the steering angle sensor 5. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an imaging range of an image displayed on the display device 4 when the shift position detected by the shift position sensor 3 is drive (D). In this case, as shown in FIG. 4, the camera 1 c images the left front of the vehicle 100, and the camera 1 d images the right front of the vehicle 100 and displays it on the display device 4.

  FIG. 5A is a diagram showing a display screen of the display device 4 when the vehicle is traveling straight, that is, when the steering angle detected by the steering angle sensor 5 is 0 (deg). As shown in FIG. 5A, the display screen of the display device 4 is divided into left and right parts, and an image captured by the camera 1c is displayed on the left side of the screen, and an image captured by the camera 1d is displayed on the right side of the screen. Display the video. In this case, the ratio of the size of the left and right screen areas, that is, the screen division ratio is 1: 1.

  FIG. 5B is a diagram showing a display screen of the display device 4 when the driver turns the steering wheel to the left (steering angle <0). As shown in FIG. 5B, the display area of the left screen among the display screens divided into two is enlarged. That is, when the steering wheel is turned to the left, the information useful for the driver can be effectively presented by increasing the ratio of displaying the image in front of the left side of the vehicle. Further, when the driver turns the steering wheel to the right (steering angle> 0), the display area of the right screen that displays the right front image of the vehicle 100 in the two-divided display screen is enlarged, so that the vehicle It is possible to increase the ratio of displaying the right front image.

  In the display screen divided into two, the ratio of changing the left and right display areas is determined based on the steering wheel steering amount (steering angle). For example, when the steering wheel is turned to the left side, the display area of the left screen with respect to the entire display screen is enlarged as the steering wheel steering amount increases.

  FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure performed by the vehicular peripheral visual recognition device in the first embodiment. The process starting from step S10 is performed by the camera control system 2. In step S10, based on the signal input from the shift position position sensor 3, it is determined whether or not the current shift position is D (drive). If it is determined that the shift position is D, the process proceeds to step S20. If it is determined that the shift position is other than D, the process waits in step S10.

  In step S20, the camera 1c is instructed to image the front left of the vehicle and the camera 1d is instructed to image the front right of the vehicle, and the images captured by the cameras 1c and 1d are displayed in FIG. ), The display screen of the display device 4 is divided into left and right parts for display. When the images captured by the cameras 1c and 1d are divided and displayed on the display screen of the display device 4, the process proceeds to step S30.

  In step S30, based on the signal input from the steering angle sensor 5, it is determined whether or not the steering angle is 0 (deg). If it is determined that the steering angle is 0, the division ratio of the left and right display screens is not changed, and the process returns to step S10. On the other hand, if it is determined that the steering angle is not 0, the process proceeds to step S40. In step S40, it is determined whether or not the steering angle is a negative value. If it determines with a steering angle being a negative value, it will progress to step S50, and if it determines with it being a positive value, it will progress to step S60.

  In step S50, a ratio for enlarging the area of the left screen is determined based on the magnitude of the steering angle detected by the steering angle sensor 5, and the left side of the display screen of the display device 4 is determined based on the determined ratio. Enlarge the display area of the screen. On the other hand, in step S60, a ratio for enlarging the area of the right screen is determined based on the magnitude of the steering angle detected by the steering angle sensor 5, and the display screen of the display device 4 is determined based on the determined ratio. , Enlarge the display area of the right screen. If the process of step S50 or step S60 is performed, the process returns to step S10.

  According to the vehicular peripheral vision device in the first embodiment, when the vehicle is traveling forward, an image of the right front and left front of the vehicle is displayed by dividing the display screen of the display device 4. The division ratio is determined based on the driving situation of the vehicle, particularly the steering angle of the steering wheel. Thereby, the information which a driver | operator needs can be shown effectively.

-Second Embodiment-
FIG. 7 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of the vehicle surroundings visual recognition device according to the second embodiment. The vehicle periphery visual recognition device in the second embodiment includes distance sensors 11a to 11d and a vehicle speed sensor 12 in addition to the configuration of the vehicle periphery visual recognition device in the first embodiment. The camera control system 2 </ b> A includes a timer 24 in addition to the CPU 21, ROM 22, and RAM 23. The vehicle speed sensor 12 detects the speed of the vehicle 100 and outputs it to the camera control system 2A.

  FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating the installation positions of the distance sensors 11a to 11d. As shown in FIG. 8, the four distance sensors 11 a to 11 d are installed at the four corners of the vehicle 100 and detect distances to objects existing around the vehicle. As the distance sensors 11a to 11d, for example, a laser radar can be used, and the distance to the object is detected by measuring the time from when the laser light is transmitted until the reflected light is received. The detected distance is output to the camera control system 2A.

  In the vehicle surrounding vision device according to the second embodiment, when a camera that captures an image to be displayed on the display device 4 is selected based on the vehicle information, and a plurality of images are divided and displayed on the display device 4. The division ratio is determined based on the vehicle information. The vehicle information includes a shift position detected by the shift position sensor 3, a steering angle detected by the steering angle sensor 5, a distance to an object existing around the vehicle detected by the distance sensors 11a to 11d, and a vehicle speed sensor 12. The detected vehicle speed is included.

  FIG. 9A shows that the shift position detected by the shift position sensor 3 is neutral (N), the steering angle detected by the steering angle sensor 5 is 0 (deg), and the vehicle speed detected by the vehicle speed sensor 12 is 0. It is a figure which shows the video range displayed on the display apparatus 4 in a case. In this case, videos respectively captured by the four cameras 1a to 1d are divided and displayed on the display device 4. The imaging axes of the cameras 1a and 1b are made to coincide with the straight traveling direction of the vehicle, and the imaging axes of the cameras 1c and 1d are made to coincide with the direction perpendicular to the straight traveling direction of the vehicle.

  FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of a display screen for displaying the images captured by the cameras 1a to 1d by dividing the display screen of the display device 4 into four in the situation illustrated in FIG. 9A. . As shown in FIG. 10, in correspondence with the installation positions of the cameras 1 a to 1 d, an image of the front of the vehicle imaged by the camera 1 a is displayed above the display screen, and an image of the rear of the vehicle imaged by the camera 1 b is displayed. Displayed at the bottom of the screen. Further, the left side image of the vehicle imaged by the camera 1c is displayed on the left side of the display screen, and the right side image of the vehicle imaged by the camera 1d is displayed on the right side of the display screen.

  When the timer 24 measures that the predetermined time T1 has elapsed without changing the shift position from the state shown in FIG. 9A, the surroundings of the vehicle are imaged as shown in FIG. 9B. Stop. Therefore, the display device 4 displays, for example, a map by a navigation device, a television image, and the like.

  FIGS. 11A to 11F are diagrams illustrating an imaging range displayed on the display device 4 when the shift position detected by the shift position sensor 3 is a drive (D). FIG. 11A is a diagram showing an imaging range when the steering angle detected by the steering angle sensor 5 is 0 (deg) and the vehicle speed detected by the vehicle speed sensor 12 is zero. In this case, the front side of the vehicle is imaged by the camera 1 a and the captured image is displayed on the entire display screen of the display device 4. However, the zoom function of the camera 1a is not operated, and a position close to the vehicle 100 is imaged.

  FIG. 11B is a diagram illustrating an imaging range when the vehicle speed detected by the vehicle speed sensor 12 is V1. In this case, the zoom function of the camera 1a is actuated to take an image of the distant front of the vehicle. The video imaged in the state of FIG. 11A and FIG. 11B is displayed on the entire display screen of the display device 4.

  FIG. 11C shows a case where the speed is reduced to V2 because the object 30 approaches from the left front side of the host vehicle in the state shown in FIG. 11B, that is, in the state where the vehicle is traveling at the speed of V1. It is a figure which shows the imaging range. Whether the object 30 is approaching or not is detected by the distance sensor 11a. In this case, in order to adjust the zoom function of the camera 1a according to the vehicle speed detected by the vehicle speed sensor 12 and to image the front of the vehicle with the camera 1a, and to image the object 30 approaching from the left front of the host vehicle. Then, the camera 1c is rotated to the right (see FIG. 11C).

  FIG. 12A is a diagram illustrating an example of a display screen that displays an image captured in the situation illustrated in FIG. 11C on the display device 4. As shown in FIG. 12A, the screen is divided into left and right, and the video imaged by the camera 1c is displayed on the left side of the screen, and the video imaged by the camera 1a is displayed on the right side of the screen. At this time, the ratio of the left and right display screen regions is determined based on the distance to the object 30 detected by the distance sensor 11a. That is, control is performed so that the area of the left display screen increases as the distance between the host vehicle 100 and the object 30 decreases. Thereby, the driver can be notified of the object 30 approaching the host vehicle 100 effectively.

  FIG. 11D is a diagram illustrating an imaging range when the vehicle speed is 0 and the steering angle detected by the steering angle sensor 5 is R1 (> 0) (deg). In this case, the imaging direction of the camera 1a is changed to the right based on the steering angle R1 (see FIG. 11D). FIG.11 (e) is a figure which shows the imaging range when the vehicle speed becomes V1 from the state shown in FIG.11 (d). In this case, according to the vehicle speed V1, the zoom function of the camera 1a is operated to image far away.

  FIG. 11F shows the imaging range when the steering angle is R2 (> R1) from the state shown in FIG. 11E, that is, the vehicle speed is V1 and the steering angle is R1. It is. When the steering angle is small, as shown in FIG. 11 (e), the camera 1a is rotated to the right so that only the image captured by the camera 1a is displayed. As shown in FIG. 11 (f), an image captured by the camera 1d is displayed together with the camera 1a. At this time, the camera 1d is rotated to the left in order to take an image of the traveling direction of the vehicle (see FIG. 11 (f)).

  FIG. 12B is a diagram illustrating an example of a display screen that displays an image captured in the situation illustrated in FIG. As shown in FIG. 12B, the screen is divided into right and left, and the video imaged by the camera 1a is displayed on the left side of the screen, and the video imaged by the camera 1d is displayed on the right side of the screen. At this time, the camera control system 2 </ b> A determines the ratio of the left and right display screen regions based on the magnitude of the steering angle detected by the steering angle sensor 5. That is, control is performed so that the area of the right display screen for displaying the video imaged by the camera 1d becomes larger as the steering angle becomes larger (as the steering wheel is turned to the right).

  FIGS. 13A to 13F are diagrams showing video ranges displayed on the display device 4 when the shift position detected by the shift position sensor 3 is reverse (R). FIG. 13A is a diagram illustrating an imaging range when the steering angle detected by the steering angle sensor 5 is 0 (deg) and the vehicle speed detected by the vehicle speed sensor 12 is 0. In this case, the rear of the vehicle is imaged by the camera 1b, and the captured image is displayed on the entire display screen of the display device 4. However, the zoom function of the camera 1b is not operated, and a position close to the vehicle is imaged.

  FIG. 13B is a diagram illustrating an imaging range when the vehicle speed detected by the vehicle speed sensor 12 is V3 and the steering angle is zero. In this case, the zoom function of the camera 1b is operated to take an image of the far rear of the vehicle. FIG. 13C is a diagram showing an imaging range when the vehicle speed is 0 and the steering angle is R1 (> 0). In this case, since the steering wheel is turned to the right side, the camera 1b images the vehicle rear right side that is the traveling direction of the vehicle, and the camera 1c images the vehicle left front. That is, the camera 1b is rotated to the left and the camera 1c is rotated to the right (see FIG. 13C). The reason why the left front of the vehicle is imaged by the camera 1c is to display an image of the peripheral area through which the left front end of the vehicle 100 passes on the display device 4 when the vehicle 100 moves backward while turning the handle to the right. .

  FIG. 14A is a diagram illustrating an example of a display screen that displays an image captured in the situation illustrated in FIG. 13C on the display device 4. As shown in FIG. 14A, the screen is divided into right and left, and the video imaged by the camera 1c is displayed on the left side of the screen, and the video imaged by the camera 1b is displayed on the right side of the screen. In this case, since it is considered that the driver mainly wants to see the image of the traveling direction behind the vehicle, the display area on the right side of the screen for displaying the image captured by the camera 1b is enlarged.

  FIG.13 (d) is a figure which shows the imaging range when the vehicle speed becomes V3 from the state shown in FIG.13 (c). In this case, the left side front of the vehicle is imaged by the camera 1c, the traveling direction of the vehicle is imaged by the camera 1b, and the right side behind the vehicle is imaged by the camera 1d. That is, the camera 1d is rotated to the right. FIG. 14B is a diagram illustrating an example of a display screen that displays on the display device 4 a video imaged in the situation illustrated in FIG. As shown in FIG. 14B, the display screen is divided into three parts in order to display the images captured by the three cameras 1b, 1c, and 1d on the display device 4.

  As shown in FIG. 14B, the video imaged by the camera 1c is displayed on the upper left side of the screen, and the video imaged by the camera 1d is displayed on the upper right side of the screen. In addition, an image captured by the camera 1b is displayed on the lower side of the screen. Also in this case, the display area on the lower side of the screen for displaying the image of the camera 1b is maximized.

  FIG. 13E is a diagram illustrating an imaging range when the object 30 approaches from the left front of the host vehicle in the situation illustrated in FIG. In this case, in the situation shown in FIG. 13D, the direction in which the camera 1c is imaging matches the direction in which the object 30 is approaching, so the imaging range of the camera 1c does not change.

  FIG. 14C is a diagram illustrating an example of a display screen that displays on the display device 4 a video imaged in the situation illustrated in FIG. Since the object 30 is approaching the host vehicle, the display area on the upper left side of the screen that displays the image captured by the camera 1c is enlarged. Thus, the driver can recognize the presence of the object 30 approaching the vehicle.

  FIG. 13F is a diagram showing an imaging range when the steering angle changes from R1 to R2 (> R1) in the situation shown in FIG. 13D. In this case, the camera 1b is further rotated leftward and the imaging direction of the camera 1c is rotated leftward as compared with the imaging range shown in FIG. That is, the camera 1c is rotated to the left side in order to capture the direction in which the left front end of the host vehicle is expected to pass.

  FIG. 14D is a diagram illustrating an example of a display screen that displays on the display device 4 a video imaged in the situation illustrated in FIG. The image captured by the camera 1c is enlarged and displayed from the state where the display screen shown in FIG. In this case, as the steering angle detected by the steering angle sensor 5 increases, the camera 1c is rotated to the left and the display area of the video imaged by the camera 1c is enlarged.

  According to the vehicle surrounding vision device in the second embodiment, at least a camera that captures an image to be displayed on the display device 4 among the plurality of cameras 1a to 1d based on vehicle information related to the driving situation of the vehicle. Since one image is selected and the image captured by the selected camera is displayed on the display device 4, an appropriate image corresponding to the driving situation of the vehicle can be displayed.

  In addition, when a plurality of cameras are selected based on the vehicle information, and the images captured by the selected cameras are displayed on the display screen of the display device 4 in a divided manner, the plurality of images are divided and displayed based on the vehicle information. Since the division ratio at the time is determined, an image most required by the driver can be effectively displayed. That is, in the conventional apparatus, when the images captured by a plurality of cameras are divided and displayed on the in-vehicle monitor, the image required by the driver is displayed in a small size, and thus there is a problem that the visibility is poor. According to the vehicle periphery visual recognition device in the second embodiment, it is possible to improve the visibility of an image required by the driver.

  According to the vehicle surrounding vision device in the second embodiment, the operation / non-operation of the zoom function of the cameras 1a to 1d is controlled based on the vehicle information, in particular, the speed of the vehicle. A suitable video can be displayed on the display device 4.

  Since the vehicle information includes the shift position detected by the shift position sensor 3, the steering angle detected by the steering angle sensor 5, and the vehicle speed detected by the vehicle speed sensor 12, an appropriate image corresponding to the traveling state of the vehicle is displayed. It can be displayed on the display device 4. That is, it is not necessary for the driver to select an image to be displayed on the display device 4 from images captured by the plurality of cameras 1a to 1d. Further, since the imaging direction of the camera and the operation / non-operation of the zoom function are controlled according to the vehicle information, a more appropriate image can be displayed on the display device 4.

  According to the vehicular peripheral vision device in the second embodiment, when the object 30 approaching the host vehicle 100 is detected by the distance sensors 11a to 11d, the detected object is imaged and displayed on the display device 4. At the same time, the closer the distance between the host vehicle 100 and the object 30 is, the larger the image display area of the object 30 is. As a result, the driver can be aware of the presence of the object 30 and call attention.

  The present invention is not limited to the embodiment described above. For example, a liquid crystal display is given as an example of the display device 4 that displays images captured by the cameras 1a to 1d. However, a plasma display or a CRT monitor may be used, or a head-up display that displays images on the windshield. It may be used.

  In the vehicular peripheral visual recognition device in the second embodiment, as vehicle information related to the driving situation of the vehicle, the shift position detected by the shift position sensor 3, the steering angle detected by the steering angle sensor 5, and the distance sensors 11a to 11d. Although the distance to the object existing around the vehicle detected by the vehicle speed and the vehicle speed detected by the vehicle speed sensor 12 are mentioned, it is not limited to these. For example, the operation of a turning direction indicator (not shown), the accelerator opening detected by the accelerator opening sensor, the presence or absence of the brake detected by the brake sensor, and the like can be included in the vehicle information.

  In the vehicular periphery visual recognition apparatus in the first and second embodiments, four cameras that image the periphery of the vehicle are provided, but three or less may be provided, or five or more may be provided. In addition, the installation position of the camera is not limited to the positions of the vehicle front end, rear end, right side mirror, and left side mirror.

  The correspondence between the constituent elements of the claims and the constituent elements of the first and second embodiments is as follows. That is, the cameras 1a to 1d are photographing means, the display device 4 is display means, the shift position sensor 3, the steering angle sensor 5, the distance sensors 11a to 11d and the vehicle speed sensor 12 are vehicle information detecting means, and the camera control system 2, 2A constitutes display state change means, the steering angle sensor 5 constitutes steering angle detection means, and the distance sensors 11a to 11d constitute object detection means. The camera control systems 2 and 2A constitute input means and display state change means for the correspondence between the constituent elements of the claims related to the display control device and the constituent elements of the first and second embodiments. In addition, unless the characteristic function of this invention is impaired, each component is not limited to the said structure.

The figure which shows the structure of 1st Embodiment of the periphery visual recognition apparatus for vehicles by this invention. The figure which shows the image | video range imaged with the cameras 1a-1d. The figure which shows the imaging range when not using the zoom function of the camera The figure which shows the imaging range of the image | video displayed on a display apparatus when the shift position is D in the vehicle periphery visual recognition apparatus in 1st Embodiment. FIG. 5A shows a display screen displayed on the display device when the vehicle goes straight, and FIG. 5B shows a display screen displayed on the display device when the steering wheel is turned to the right. The figure which shows the display control procedure of the display apparatus performed with the vehicle periphery visual recognition apparatus in 1st Embodiment. The block diagram which shows the structure of the vehicle periphery visual recognition apparatus in 2nd Embodiment. The figure which shows the installation position of distance sensor 11a-11d FIGS. 9A and 9B are diagrams showing the imaging range of the display screen when the shift position is N. FIG. FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating an example in which the display screen of the display device is divided into four and the images captured by the cameras 1a to 1d are displayed in the situation illustrated in FIG. 11A to 11F are diagrams showing video ranges displayed on the display device when the shift position is D. FIG. FIG. 12A is a diagram showing an example of a display screen for displaying a video imaged in the situation shown in FIG. 11C on the display device, and FIG. 12B is a situation shown in FIG. The figure which shows an example of the display screen which displays the imaged image | video on a display apparatus. FIGS. 13A to 13F are diagrams showing video ranges displayed on the display device when the shift position is R. FIG. FIGS. 14A to 14D are views showing examples of display screens for displaying images captured on the display device in the situations shown in FIGS. 13C to 13F, respectively.

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DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1a-1d ... Camera 2, 2A ... Camera control system 3 ... Shift position sensor 4 ... Display apparatus 5 ... Steering angle sensor 10a, 10b ... Side mirror 11a-11d ... Distance sensor 21 ... CPU
22 ... ROM
23 ... RAM
24 ... Timer 100 ... Vehicle

Claims (8)

A plurality of imaging means for imaging the periphery of the vehicle;
Display means for displaying at least one of the plurality of images captured by the plurality of imaging means;
Vehicle information detection means for detecting vehicle information relating to the driving situation of the vehicle;
A display for selecting at least one image from the plurality of images and changing a display state when displaying the selected image on the display unit based on vehicle information detected by the vehicle information detection unit A vehicle surrounding visual recognition device comprising: a state changing unit. In the vehicle periphery visual recognition device according to claim 1,
The display means can divide a display screen and simultaneously display a plurality of videos,
The display state changing unit selects a plurality of videos to be displayed on the display unit, and displays the selected plurality of videos on the display unit based on the vehicle information detected by the vehicle information detecting unit. A vehicle surrounding visual recognition device characterized by changing the division ratio of the vehicle. In the vehicle surroundings visual recognition device according to claim 1 or 2,
The plurality of imaging means have a zoom function,
The display state changing means changes a zoom state of an image pickup means for picking up an image to be displayed on the display means based on the vehicle information detected by the vehicle information detection means. . In the vehicle periphery visual recognition device according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
The vehicle surrounding visual recognition device, wherein the vehicle information is driving operation information of a vehicle driver. In the vehicle periphery visual recognition device according to claim 4,
A steering angle detecting means for detecting a steering angle of the steering wheel;
The vehicle surroundings visual recognition device, wherein the driving operation information includes a steering wheel steering angle detected by the steering angle detection means. In the vehicle periphery visual recognition device according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
It further comprises object detection means for detecting an object existing around the host vehicle,
The vehicle surrounding visual recognition device characterized in that the vehicle information includes information indicating that the object detected by the object detection means is approaching the host vehicle. In the vehicular peripheral visual recognition device that displays on the display means images captured by a plurality of imaging means for imaging the periphery of the vehicle,
At least one video is selected from the plurality of videos, and a display state when the selected video is displayed on the display unit is changed based on vehicle information related to a driving situation of the vehicle. Peripheral visual recognition device for vehicles. Input means for inputting the vehicle information from vehicle information detection means for detecting vehicle information relating to the driving situation of the vehicle;
A display state changing unit that selects at least one image from the plurality of images and changes a display state when displaying the selected image on the display unit based on vehicle information input to the input unit. A display control device comprising:

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