JP6394942B2 - Vehicle information providing device - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a vehicle information providing apparatus that provides various types of information to a vehicle user, and more particularly, to a vehicle information providing apparatus that provides various types of information using a vehicle-mounted device and an external device.

  As a vehicle information providing device such as an in-vehicle information system, for example, a portable information device (external device) and a vehicle-mounted multimedia computer with a liquid crystal display (vehicle-mounted device) mounted on the vehicle are connected to Patent Document 1 below, A configuration that can be controlled mutually is disclosed. As a result, vehicle external information (audio player, navigation system, Internet browser) held by the portable information device is displayed to the vehicle user via the display (display unit) provided in the in-vehicle multimedia computer. Is possible.

JP 2001-22482 A

  In the vehicle information providing apparatus described in Patent Document 1 described above, it is possible to easily use the portable information device in the vehicle, and the in-vehicle information system (vehicle) is highly convenient for the vehicle user. Information providing device). By the way, when presenting external information (external information of a vehicle) possessed by a portable information device to a vehicle user using an existing display instead of a dedicated display, there is room for improvement regarding the display layout of the external information. there were.

  In particular, assuming that an existing display is an instrument display (display unit) provided in a vehicle instrument (vehicle-mounted equipment), vehicle status information such as the vehicle traveling speed is usually displayed on the instrument display. In order to display the external information held by the portable information device in addition to the instrument display on which the vehicle state information is displayed, various information displayed on the instrument display (various information here) It is necessary to change the layout of information including the vehicle state information and the external information.

However, if the layout of various information displayed on the instrument display is changed in this way, it is expected that the user of the vehicle driving the vehicle while viewing the various information will be confused (feeling uncomfortable) From the viewpoint of human machine interface (HMI), it is not desirable. For example, when the vehicle is a motorcycle, the place where the dedicated display is mounted is limited due to the structure of the vehicle, so it is assumed that the existing display (instrument display) is used.
Therefore, the present invention pays attention to the above-described improvements, and when providing external information possessed by an external device to a vehicle user via a display unit provided in the vehicle-mounted device, information displayed on the display unit. It is an object of the present invention to provide a vehicle information providing apparatus capable of improving the human machine interface while minimizing the amount of movement of the vehicle.

The present invention provides a vehicle-mounted device having a display unit that displays various vehicle states to a user as vehicle state information, a first control unit that operates the display unit, and a communication unit that performs wireless communication, A portable information device connected to a vehicle-mounted device by wireless communication via the communication unit, and having a second control unit that outputs external information of the vehicle to the first control unit, and the display unit Has at least a first display area for displaying the vehicle state information and a second display area for displaying external information of the vehicle, and the first control means is responsive to a predetermined input signal. , Operating the display unit so that the vehicle state information and the external information of the vehicle are displayed with a time difference ,
Wherein the input signal is type switching input signal indicates that the type is switched in the external information of the vehicle, or wherein the activation instruction signal der Rukoto for starting the external information of the vehicle.

  According to the present invention, the first control means displays the second display information in the second display area after a predetermined time has elapsed since the first display information was displayed in the first display area. In order to achieve this, the display unit is operated.

  According to the present invention, the first control means displays the first display information in the first display area after a predetermined time has elapsed since the second display information is displayed in the second display area. In order to achieve this, the display unit is operated.

In the invention, it is preferable that the first control means transmits any one of operation information related to operation of the portable information device and alert information for calling attention to the user to the outside of the vehicle. The display unit is operated so that information is displayed on a part of the second display area before the information is displayed on the second display area.

  In the present invention, the alert information can be changed between a normal display whose size corresponds to a normal size and an enlarged display which is displayed larger than the normal display. When the means displays the alert information on a part of the second display area, the alert information is displayed in the enlarged display until a predetermined time elapses, and after the predetermined time has elapsed. The display unit is operated so that the alert information is switched from the enlarged display to the normal display.

  According to the present invention, when the first control means detects that the vehicle is running, the first control means prohibits a delay display process for displaying the first display information after displaying the second display information. It is a feature.

In the invention, it is preferable that the first control unit includes the vehicle-mounted device and the portable information device during a period from when the vehicle state information is displayed in the first display area until the predetermined time elapses. The display unit is operated so as to display in the second display area as notification information that a communication connection between the two is not established.

  Further, in the present invention, the vehicle-mounted device includes a communication unit that performs communication with the external device, and the first control unit sets an activation waiting time until the communication unit is activated for the predetermined time. It is characterized by setting to.

Further, in the present invention, the first control means detects that the vehicle is not running when displaying in the first display area, and then receives a type switching instruction signal from the portable information device. Is input, the first display area is not displayed .

  When providing external information possessed by an external device to a vehicle user via a display unit provided in the on-vehicle device, the present invention minimizes the amount of movement of information displayed on the display unit. It is possible to provide an information providing apparatus for a vehicle having an improved human machine interface.

The block diagram which shows the connection state of the information provision apparatus for vehicles by 1st Embodiment of this invention, and various electrical components. The block diagram of the information provision apparatus for vehicles by the embodiment. The general view which shows an example of the vehicle mounting apparatus by the embodiment. (A)-(c) is a figure which shows the display transition state of the display part by the embodiment. (A)-(c) is a figure which shows the display transition state of the display part by the modification of the embodiment. (A)-(c) is a figure which shows the display transition state of the display part by 2nd Embodiment of this invention. (A)-(c) is a figure which shows the display transition state of the display part by 3rd Embodiment of this invention. (A)-(c) is a figure which shows the display transition state of the display part by 4th Embodiment of this invention. (A)-(c) is a figure which shows the display transition state of the display part by 5th Embodiment of this invention. (A)-(c) is a figure which shows the display transition state of the display part by 6th Embodiment of this invention. (A)-(f) is a figure which shows the display transition state of the display part by 7th Embodiment of this invention.

(First Embodiment) The first embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 1, reference numeral 100 denotes a vehicle. Reference numeral 101 denotes a vehicular information providing apparatus. The vehicular information providing apparatus 101 includes a vehicle-mounted device (here, a vehicle instrument) 102 and an external device (a smartphone here) 103 that is a portable information device. And connecting means 104 for connecting the vehicle-mounted device 102 and the external device 103.

  The vehicle-mounted device 102 is connected to electrical components such as an audio 106, an air conditioner 107, a body control unit 108, and an engine control unit 109 via an in-vehicle LAN (multiplex communication line) 105. The external device 103 connected to the vehicle-mounted device 102 via the connection unit 104 can also be connected to the Internet via the communication unit 110.

  Next, the configuration of the vehicle information providing apparatus 101 mainly composed of the vehicle-mounted device 102 and the external device 103 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. The vehicle-mounted device 102 includes a vehicle information terminal (vehicle information means) 210 and a multiplex communication input / output terminal (multiplex communication input / output means) 211 for inputting / outputting various information (vehicle state signals) relating to various states of the vehicle, A first control means (control) composed of, for example, a microcomputer for controlling the operation information terminal 212 to which an operation instruction signal from the operation means 213 can be inputted, the vehicle interface (vehicle I / F) means 201, and the on-vehicle equipment 102 Means) 202, first storage means (storage means) 203 comprising a non-volatile memory such as flash memory or EEPROM in which the processing program of the first control means 202 and display data of external information of the vehicle are stored, and the vehicle A first display unit (table, such as a liquid crystal display panel or an organic EL panel) for visually informing various users (various states of the vehicle) Part) 204 and first informing means 206 comprising a first sounding body 205 such as a speaker for aurally informing various users (various states of the vehicle) to the vehicle user, As a wireless communication means that constitutes a first drive means 208 that also serves as a drive control for the first sounding body 205 and various analog (pointer type) instruments 207 and a connection means 104 for connecting to the external device 103. A first communication unit (herein referred to as Bluetooth (registered trademark)) 209.

  Here, when the vehicle is a motorcycle, the first sounding body 205 may be a helmet speaker housed in a helmet worn by a passenger (user) who rides on the motorcycle. Various analog type instruments 207, although not shown in detail, have a speedometer that indicates the vehicle speed in analog, a tachometer that indicates the engine speed of the vehicle in analog, and a fuel gauge that analogly indicates the fuel amount in the tank. And at least one of a thermometer for analog display of the temperature of the engine coolant.

  The first communication unit 209 performs wireless communication with a later-described second communication unit provided in the external device 103. That is, the first communication unit 209 can exchange data with the second communication unit provided in the external device 103.

  The operation means 213 includes an operation input unit for performing various operations of the vehicle-mounted device 102, and includes, for example, a cursor button and a determination button that are installed at appropriate locations in the vehicle so that the user can reach them. A cross key type operation input unit can be applied, and an operation instruction signal (remote operation instruction signal) to the external device 103 output from the operation unit 213 when the user operates the operation unit 213 is an operation information terminal 212. In addition, it is input to the first control unit 202 through the vehicle interface unit 201 and further to the external device 103 side through the connection unit 104. Note that the operation means 213 may be a touch panel type operation input unit instead of the cross key type operation input unit described above.

  The external device 103 includes a second communication unit (here, Bluetooth (registered trademark)) 260 serving as a wireless communication unit that constitutes the connection unit 104 for connecting to the vehicle-mounted device 102, and various sensors (here, GPS). 261, interface (I / F) means 251, second control means 252 comprising, for example, a microcomputer for controlling the external device 103, and processing programs for the second control means 252 are stored. A second storage unit 253 comprising a non-volatile memory such as a flash memory or an EEPROM, and a second display unit 254 such as a display with a touch panel for visually notifying various information (various states of the vehicle) to the vehicle user. A second sounding body 25 such as a speaker for audibly informing various users (various states of the vehicle) of the vehicle. A second notification means 256 comprising: a second display means 254; a second drive means 257 that also serves as a drive control of the second sounding body 255; and a communication means 110 for connecting to the Internet. And a communication module 258.

  In the present embodiment, the first and second communication units 209 and 260 including the wireless communication unit are applied to the connection unit 104 between the vehicle-mounted device 102 and the external device 103. However, the present invention is not limited to this. It is also possible to connect the vehicle-mounted device 102 and the external device 103 using the connection means 104 that is a wired connection means such as USB.

  In the present embodiment, the first communication unit 209 is provided in the vehicle-mounted device 102. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a gateway (G / W) unit (not shown) connected to the in-vehicle LAN 105 is used. It is also possible to connect the vehicle-mounted device 102 and the external device 103 by providing the first communication unit 209 in the gateway means.

  Next, using FIG. 3 and FIG. 4, the first control unit 202 provided in the vehicle-mounted device 102 is displayed on the first display unit 204 when various vehicle states and vehicle external information are received. The display transition state and its operation will be described.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 3, the vehicle-mounted device 102 that is a vehicle instrument includes a first display unit 204 that includes the liquid crystal display panel and the tachometer that is one of various analog instruments 207. The first display unit 204 includes an instrument display that displays various vehicle states as vehicle state information to a vehicle user.

  FIG. 4A shows a display form of the first display unit 204 in a state (initial state) before the vehicle user turns on a start switch (not shown) of the vehicle. In the initial state, all the first display units 204 are in a non-display state.

  Here, the first control means 202 is an operation input signal (ignition signal) indicating that the start switch of the vehicle is turned on as a vehicle state signal via the multiplex communication input / output terminal 211 (or the vehicle information terminal 210). ) On the basis of the operation input signal, the first display unit 204 is controlled to display the vehicle state information in the first display region S1 located on the upper side of the first display unit 204. (See FIG. 4B).

  Under the control of the first control means 202, the first display area S1 of the first display unit 204 has a vehicle speed display unit 300 for displaying the traveling speed of the vehicle and a shift position display for displaying the shift position. Vehicle state information is displayed, which includes a unit 310, a fuel remaining amount display unit 320 that displays the remaining amount of fuel, and a direction indication display unit 330 that indicates the traveling direction of the vehicle.

  The vehicle speed display unit 300 is displayed at the center of the first display area S1, the shift position display unit 310 is positioned on the left side of the vehicle speed display unit 300a so as to be adjacent to the vehicle speed display unit 300, and the remaining fuel amount display unit 320 is a vehicle speed display. Located on the right side of the vehicle speed display unit 300 so as to be adjacent to the display unit 300, the direction indication display unit 330 is located at both ends of the first display region S1 so as to sandwich the shift position display unit 310 and the remaining fuel amount display unit 320. Is located.

  Further, the vehicle state information displayed here immediately after the start switch is turned on is composed of a vehicle speed display unit 300, a shift position display unit 310, a fuel remaining amount display unit 320, and a direction instruction display unit 330. The vehicle state information is high and frequently viewed by the vehicle user. Hereinafter, vehicle state information including the vehicle speed display unit 300, the shift position display unit 310, the fuel remaining amount display unit 320, and the direction instruction display unit 330 will be described as the predetermined information D1.

  Here, the first control unit 202 waits for a predetermined time after the start switch is turned on. Next, the second control means 252 provided in the external device 103 outputs the external information of the vehicle to the first control means 202 (instructs the display contents of the external information of the vehicle). A display layout of the external information of the vehicle displayed in the second display area T1 located below the one display unit 204 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In the case of this example, the first display unit 204 includes a first display area S1 that displays the predetermined information D1, and a second display area T1 that displays external information of the vehicle that is information other than the predetermined information D1. It is comprised so that.

  The first control unit 202 receives the vehicle state signal via the multiplex communication input / output terminal 211 (or the vehicle information terminal 210), and at the same time, transmits external information of the vehicle via the communication units 260 and 209 from the external device 103 side. A display content instruction (here, turn-by-turn information for navigation) is received, and display data corresponding to this display content instruction is read from the first storage means 203 and after waiting for a predetermined time to elapse. In order to display on the second display area T1, the first display unit 204 is controlled to display.

  That is, this means that the first control means 202 determines whether the predetermined information D1 and the external information of the vehicle are in accordance with a predetermined input signal (here, the operation input signal indicating that the start switch is turned on). This means that the first display unit 204 is controlled to display so that it is displayed with a time difference. More specifically, the first control unit 202 displays the vehicle external information (the turn-by-turn information) after the predetermined time has elapsed since the predetermined information D1 is displayed in the first display area S1 in the second display area. In order to display at T1, the first display unit 204 is controlled to display.

  By the way, the first storage means 203 stores (stores) display data corresponding to the display content instruction of the external information of a plurality of types of vehicles, and the first control means 202 specifies the display content instruction. Display data (here, turn-by-turn display data) is read out from the first storage means 203, and vehicle external information based on the display data (here, turn-by-turn information corresponding to the turn-by-turn information). The first display unit 204 is displayed so that the turn display unit 340 is displayed in the second display area T1.

  As described above, the first control unit 202 performs the first control based on the display content instruction of the vehicle external information output from the second control unit 252 via the connection unit 104 (respective communication units 209 and 260). Since the display unit 204 performs display operation, there is an advantage that it is possible to reduce the amount of information between the first control unit 202 (vehicle-mounted device 102) and the second control unit 252 (external device 103). is there. The turn-by-turn display unit 340 displayed in the second display area T1 here includes an arrow display 341, an intersection name display 342, and a remaining distance display 343 to the intersection (FIG. 4 ( c)).

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the vehicle-mounted device having the first display unit 204 that displays various vehicle states as vehicle state information to the user and the first control unit 202 that operates the first display unit 204. 102 and an external device 103 having a second control means 252 that is connected to the vehicle-mounted equipment 102 via the connection means 104 and outputs external information of the vehicle to the first control means 202, The display unit 204 includes a first display area S1 for displaying vehicle state information (predetermined information D1) and a second display area T1 for displaying external information of the vehicle. In response to a predetermined input signal, the first display unit 204 is operated so that the vehicle state information and the vehicle external information are displayed with a time difference.

  Therefore, the predetermined information D1 needs the amount of movement of the information displayed on the first display unit 204 because the display position remains unchanged even when a predetermined time has elapsed since the start switch was turned on. Immediately after the start switch is turned on, the amount of information in the first display unit 204 that provides information to the vehicle user can be reduced. In addition, since only the predetermined information D1 having a high priority and frequently viewed by the user is provided to the user, it is possible to provide a vehicle information providing apparatus with improved attractiveness (visibility).

  Further, in this embodiment, immediately after the start switch is turned on, the predetermined information D1 is displayed in the first display area S1, and after a predetermined time has elapsed since the start switch was turned on, Although the example in which the external information of the vehicle is displayed in the display area T1 of 2 has been described, on the contrary, as a modified example of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. The external information of the vehicle is displayed in the display area T1, and the predetermined information D1 is displayed in the first display area S1 that has been the non-display area until a predetermined time has elapsed since the start switch was turned on. Also good.

  That is, in this case, the first control unit 202 displays the predetermined information D1 as the first display after a predetermined time has elapsed since the external information (turn-by-turn display unit 340) of the vehicle is displayed in the second display area T1. In order to display in the area S1, the first display unit 204 is controlled to perform the display operation. Accordingly, nothing is displayed on the first display unit 204 in the initial state of FIG. When the start switch is turned on, only the turn-by-turn display section 340 is displayed in the second display area T1, and when a predetermined time elapses after the start switch is turned on, the turn is turned as shown in FIG. In addition to the display of the by-turn display unit 340, the predetermined information D1 is displayed in the first display area S1 that has been a non-display area.

  Therefore, according to the modification of the present embodiment, immediately after the start switch is turned on, the amount of information on the first display unit 204 provided to the vehicle user is reduced, and the user desires. It is possible to provide a vehicle information providing apparatus with improved visibility of external information of the vehicle.

  Note that, when it is detected that the vehicle is traveling based on the traveling speed of the vehicle under the control of the first control unit 202, the state shown in FIG. Shall be migrated. That is, this means that when the first control unit 202 detects that the vehicle is running, the predetermined information is displayed after the turn-by-turn display unit 340 (vehicle external information) is displayed in the second display area T1. This means that the delay display processing for displaying D1 in the first display area S1 is prohibited. As a result, when the first control means 202 detects the traveling of the vehicle, the predetermined information D1, which has a high priority and is frequently viewed by the user, is displayed without delaying the vehicle. Absent.

  Further, from the initial state where no information is displayed on the first display unit 204 (the state shown in FIG. 4 (a) or FIG. 5 (a)), only predetermined information D1 as shown in FIG. The upper and lower sides of the first display unit 204 are used during the transition (display transition) to the state in which only the vehicle external information (as shown in FIG. 5B) is displayed on the first display unit 204. It goes without saying that the same operational effects as those of the first embodiment (modified example) can be obtained even when the opening display (various effects operations) is performed.

(Second Embodiment) Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. 6. The same reference numerals are used for the same or corresponding parts as in the first embodiment, and the detailed description thereof will be made. Omitted. FIG. 6 shows a display transition of the first display unit 204 when the user of the vehicle operates the operation means 213.

  In FIG. 6A, similar to the state of FIG. 4C described above, predetermined information D1 is displayed in the first display area S1, and turn-by-turn that is external information of the vehicle is displayed in the second display area T1. A display unit 340 is displayed.

  When the display in the state of FIG. 6A is performed, the type of external information of the vehicle output from the operation unit 213 when the user operates the operation unit 213 (here, audio) Is input to the first control means 202 through the operation information terminal 212 and the vehicle interface means 201. Based on the audio display input signal, the first control means 202 determines the type of vehicle external information displayed in the second display area T1 as shown in FIG. Control is performed to display the first display unit 204 so as to switch from 340 to the audio display unit 350.

  That is, the second control unit 252 provided in the external device 103 outputs audio information to the first control unit 202 via the connection unit 104 (respective communication units 260 and 209), and the first control unit 202. Performs control to display the first display unit 204 so that the audio display unit 350 that is external information of the vehicle is displayed in the second display region T1. As shown in FIG. 6B, the audio display unit 350 includes an artist name 351, a song title 352, and operation icons 353 such as a play / stop switch.

  At this time, the first control means 202 detects that the vehicle is not traveling, and displays the predetermined information D1 displayed on the first display area S1 located above the first display unit 204 as non-display information. In order to display, the first display unit 204 is displayed.

  Next, the first control unit 202 waits for a predetermined time to elapse. Then, under the control of the first control means 202, as shown in FIG. 6C, after a predetermined time has elapsed, the predetermined information D1 that has not been displayed until then is again displayed in the first display area S1. To display.

  That is, in the case of the second embodiment, the first control means 202 determines the vehicle state according to a predetermined input signal (here, the type switching input signal indicating that the type of the external information of the vehicle has been switched). Control is performed to operate the first display unit 204 so that the information (predetermined information D1) and the external information of the vehicle are displayed with a time difference. More specifically, the display operation of the first display unit 204 is performed so that the type of external information of the vehicle is switched from the turn-by-turn display unit 340 to the audio display unit 350 under the control of the first control unit 202. When the first display unit 204 is operated, the first display unit 204 is operated to display the predetermined information D1 displayed in the first display area S1 in the first display unit 204 so that the predetermined information D1 is not displayed (delayed) for a predetermined time. .

  Thereby, when the type of the external information of the vehicle is switched, the information amount of the first display unit 204 provided to the user of the vehicle is reduced, and the visibility of the external information of the vehicle desired by the user of the vehicle is improved. An information providing apparatus for a vehicle can be provided. Further, when the vehicle travel is detected, the predetermined information D1, which has a high priority and is frequently viewed by the user, is displayed without being hidden (without being delayed). Absent.

  The external information of the vehicle is not limited to the turn-by-turn display unit 340 and the audio display unit 350, but may be mail incoming information, telephone incoming information, or the like. The display data stored in the first storage unit 203 is read out based on the instruction of the display content of the external information and displayed on the first display unit 204. Further, in the case of displaying characters such as artist names and music titles in music information, character fonts are stored in the first storage means 203 in advance, and the first control means 202 instructs the display contents of the vehicle external information. This character font is combined and displayed based on the above.

(Third Embodiment) Next, a third embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. 7. The same reference numerals are used for the same or corresponding portions as those in the first and second embodiments, and the details thereof are used. Detailed explanation is omitted.

  FIG. 7A shows a display form of the first display unit 204 in the initial state. Here, the first control means 202 transmits the operation input signal (the above-mentioned signal indicating that the start switch of the vehicle is turned on as a vehicle state signal via the multiplex communication input / output terminal 211 (or the vehicle information terminal 210). When the ignition signal is received, the first display unit 204 is operated to display the predetermined information D1 in the first display area S1 based on the operation input signal (see FIG. 7B).

  At this time, the predetermined information D1 is displayed in the first display area S1 of the first display unit 204 and displayed in the second display area T1 under the control of the first control unit 202. Operation information related to the operation of the external device 103 (operation display unit 360) is displayed in the external information display area of the vehicle to become.

  The operation display unit 360 displays operation information of the external device 103 according to the type of external information of the vehicle (here, the turn-by-turn display unit 340). The operation display unit 360 displays the outer shape of the operation unit 213 and the operation functions that can be operated. Here, “Zoom +” corresponding to the enlargement of the map display, “Zoom −” corresponding to the reduction of the map display, and “Speak” corresponding to the voice guidance of the route guidance are exemplified as the operation functions. Has been.

  Here, the first control unit 202 waits for a predetermined time to elapse. Then, the first control unit 202 displays at least the turn-by-turn display unit 340 and the operation information (in the display area of the external information of the vehicle to be displayed in the second display area T1 when a predetermined time has elapsed. The first display unit 204 is operated to display the operation display unit 360) (see FIG. 7C). In other words, this means that the first control unit 202 displays the operation information related to the operation of the external device 103 and the turn-by-turn display unit 340 (external information of the vehicle) in the second display area T1. This means that the display operation of the first display unit 204 is controlled so as to be displayed on a part of the second display area T1 before.

  According to the third embodiment, the predetermined information D1 displayed in the first display area S1 and the second display area T1 after the start switch is turned on under the control of the first control means 202. The turn-by-turn display unit 340 that is external information of the vehicle displayed in the second display area T1 is displayed with a delay of a predetermined time with respect to the operation information (operation display unit 360) displayed on become. Thereby, immediately after the start switch is turned on, the information amount of the first display unit 204 provided to the vehicle user is reduced, and the visibility of the operation information (operation display unit 360) is improved. An information providing apparatus for a vehicle can be provided.

(Fourth Embodiment) Next, a fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. 8. The same reference numerals are used for the same or corresponding parts as in the first to third embodiments, and the details will be described. The detailed explanation is omitted.

  FIG. 8A shows a display form of the first display unit 204 in the initial state. Here, the first control means 202 transmits the operation input signal (the above-mentioned signal indicating that the start switch of the vehicle is turned on as a vehicle state signal via the multiplex communication input / output terminal 211 (or the vehicle information terminal 210). When the ignition signal) is received, the first display unit 204 is operated to display the predetermined information D1 in the first display area S1 based on the operation input signal (see FIG. 8B).

  At this time, when the first control means 202 receives alerting information (warning information) to call attention to the user via the vehicle information terminal 210 or the multiplex communication input / output terminal 211, the second display Control is performed to display the first display unit 204 so that the warning display unit 370 that is the warning information “trunk is open” is displayed in the external information display area of the vehicle displayed in the region T1. .

  Here, the first control unit 202 waits for a predetermined time to elapse. Then, the first control unit 202 displays at least the turn-by-turn display unit 340 and the warning information (in the display area of the external information of the vehicle to be displayed in the second display area T1 when a predetermined time has elapsed. The first display unit 204 is operated to display the warning display unit 370) (see FIG. 8C). In other words, this means that the first control unit 202 displays the warning information to alert the user before the turn-by-turn display unit 340 (vehicle external information) is displayed in the second display area T1. This means that the display operation of the first display unit 204 is controlled so as to be displayed in a part of the second display area T1.

  According to the fourth embodiment, the predetermined information D1 displayed in the first display area S1 and the second display area T1 after the start switch is turned on under the control of the first control means 202. The turn-by-turn display unit 340 that is external information of the vehicle displayed in the second display area T1 is displayed with a delay of a predetermined time with respect to the warning information (warning display unit 370) displayed on become. As a result, immediately after the start switch is turned on, the information amount of the first display unit 204 provided to the vehicle user is reduced, and the visibility of the warning information (warning display unit 370) is improved. An information providing apparatus for a vehicle can be provided.

(Fifth Embodiment) Next, a fifth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. 9. The same reference numerals are used for the same or corresponding parts as in the first to fourth embodiments, and the details thereof are used. Detailed explanation is omitted.

  FIG. 9A shows a display form of the first display unit 204 in the initial state. Here, the first control means 202 sends the operation input signal (ignition) indicating that the start switch of the vehicle is turned on as a vehicle state signal via the multiplex communication input / output terminal 211 (or the vehicle information terminal 210). In response to the operation input signal, the first display unit 204 is operated to display the predetermined information D1 in the first display area S1 (see FIG. 9B).

  At this time, when the first control means 202 receives alerting information (warning information) to call attention to the user via the vehicle information terminal 210 or the multiplex communication input / output terminal 211, the second display Control that causes the first display unit 204 to perform display operation so that the warning display unit 370 that is the warning information “the trunk is open” is displayed in an enlarged manner in the display area of the vehicle external information displayed in the region T1. Do. That is, in this case, the warning information is divided into a normal display whose size corresponds to a normal size (the state shown in FIG. 8B described above) and an enlarged display displayed larger than the normal display. It can be changed.

  Here, the first control unit 202 waits for a predetermined time (fixed time) to elapse. Then, the first control unit 202 displays at least the turn-by-turn display unit 340 and the normal display in the external information display area of the vehicle to be displayed in the second display area T1 after the predetermined time has elapsed. The first display unit 204 is operated to display the warning information (warning display unit 370) (see FIG. 9C). That is, this means that when the first control unit 202 displays the warning information on a part of the second display area T1, the warning information is displayed in an enlarged display until the predetermined time has elapsed. In addition, the first display unit 204 is controlled to display so that the warning information is switched from enlarged display to normal display after the predetermined time has elapsed.

  According to the fifth embodiment, the predetermined information D1 displayed in the first display area S1 and the second display area T1 after the start switch is turned on under the control of the first control means 202. The turn-by-turn display section 340 that is external information of the vehicle displayed in the second display area T1 is displayed with a delay of the predetermined time with respect to the warning information (warning display section 370) displayed in an enlarged manner. Will be. As a result, immediately after the start switch is turned on, the information amount of the first display unit 204 provided to the vehicle user is reduced, and the warning information (warning display unit 370) is enlarged and displayed. Therefore, it is possible to provide a vehicle information providing apparatus with improved visibility (high alertness).

(Sixth Embodiment) Next, a sixth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. 10. The same reference numerals are used for the same or corresponding parts as those in the first to fifth embodiments, and the details will be described. Detailed explanation is omitted.

  FIG. 10A shows a display form of the first display unit 204 in the initial state. Here, the first control means 202 transmits the operation input signal (the input signal) indicating that the start switch is turned on as a vehicle state signal via the multiplex communication input / output terminal 211 (or the vehicle information terminal 210). ) On the basis of the operation input signal, the first display unit 204 is operated to display the predetermined information D1 in the first display area S1.

  At this time, as shown in FIG. 10B, the first display area S1 of the first display unit 204 (the vehicle speed display unit 300, the shift position display unit 310, the fuel remaining amount display unit 320, and the direction indication display). The predetermined information D1 is displayed.

  Further, in the case of the sixth embodiment, the first control unit 202 is configured to install the vehicle-mounted device until a predetermined time elapses after the vehicle state information (predetermined information D1) is displayed in the first display area S1. In order to display in the second display area T1 as notification information 400 that the communication connection between 102 and the external device 103 has not been established, the first display unit 204 is controlled to display.

  FIG. 10B shows an example of the notification information 400 displayed in the second display area T1 of the first display unit 204, where the communication connection is not established. The first notification display unit 410 as message information indicating this and the second notification display unit 420 that displays a waiting time until the communication connection is established are arranged in parallel. The waiting state display of the external information of the vehicle is visually displayed.

  As the first notification display unit 410, for example, message information indicating “waiting state” as shown in FIG. 10B can be applied, and as the second notification display unit 420, for example, FIG. A bar graph display in which the waiting time is represented by burglag can be applied.

  The second notification display unit 420 is composed of 10 segment groups, and one segment corresponds to 1 second, and represents the temporal transition of the waiting time by the number of blacked out segments. ing. For example, in the example illustrated in FIG. 10B, the waiting time is 5 seconds.

  Further, in this case, the vehicle-mounted device 102 includes a first communication unit (communication unit) 209 for performing communication with the external device 103, and the first control unit 202 includes (the operation input signal The waiting time for starting up (the waiting time) from when the first communication unit 209 starts up is set to a predetermined time.

  The activation waiting time until the first communication unit 209 is activated is the time from when the start switch is turned on until the first communication unit 209 is supplied with power and the bootstrap operation is completed. Then, when the bootstrap operation is completed and the first communication unit 209 is activated, the communication connection between the vehicle-mounted device 102 and the external device 103 is established.

  Here, the first control unit 202 waits for a predetermined time to elapse. Then, the first control unit 202 outputs the external information of the vehicle (for example, the turn-by-turn information) to the first control unit 202 when the predetermined time elapses. Control that causes the first display unit 204 to perform display operation so that the notification information 400 that has been displayed in the second display area T1 until then is switched to the turn-by-turn information (turn-by-turn display unit 340). Perform (see FIG. 10C).

  According to the sixth embodiment, the first control unit 202 waits for a predetermined time after the predetermined information D1 is displayed in the first display area S1 (that is, after receiving the operation input signal). Control for causing the first display unit 204 to perform a display operation in order to display the information display 400 as the notification information 400 that the communication connection between the vehicle-mounted device 102 and the external device 103 has not been established. And the start waiting time (the waiting time) until the first communication unit 209 that performs communication with the external device 103 is started is set to a predetermined time. There is an advantage that the same operational effects can be obtained and the user can easily recognize that the display output of the external information of the vehicle is in a waiting state (standby state).

  In the sixth embodiment, the first control unit 202 sets the activation waiting time until the first communication unit 209 is activated (after receiving the operation input signal) to a predetermined time. For example, it is possible to set the activation waiting time until the external information of the vehicle is activated to a predetermined time.

  Here, the activation waiting time until the external information of the vehicle is activated is that the application program is activated after an instruction to activate the application program (the above navigation and audio) of the external device 103 is issued from the operation means 213. Time to complete.

  In the case of the sixth embodiment, from the initial state (the state shown in FIG. 10A), the predetermined information D1 and the notification information 400 are displayed on the first display unit 204 as shown in FIG. 10B. During the transition to the state (display transition), the opening display (various effect operations) using the upper side and the lower side of the first display unit 204 may be performed.

(Seventh Embodiment) Next, a seventh embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. 11. The same reference numerals are used for the same or corresponding parts as in the first to sixth embodiments, and the details thereof are used. The detailed explanation is omitted.

  FIG. 11A shows a display form of the first display unit 204 in the initial state. Here, when the first control means 202 receives the operation input signal indicating that the start switch is turned on via the multiplex communication input / output terminal 211 (or the vehicle information terminal 210), the operation input signal In addition, based on the various vehicle state signals, the first information D1 is displayed in the first display area S1, and other vehicle state information excluding the predetermined information D1 is displayed in the second display area T1. The display unit 204 is operated to display (see FIG. 11B).

  Here, as the other vehicle state information, a fuel consumption display unit 500 that displays the average fuel consumption of the vehicle and an outside air temperature display unit 510 that displays the temperature outside the vehicle are displayed in the second display region T1. The fuel consumption display unit 500 and the outside air temperature display unit 510 here are vehicle state information that is not so high in priority and less frequently viewed by the user, unlike the predetermined information D1.

  Here, when the first control unit 202 receives an application program (here, navigation) activation instruction signal of the external device 103 from the operation unit 213, a predetermined time elapses after receiving the application program activation instruction signal. Until the display of the predetermined information D1 in the first display area S1 and the display area of the external information of the vehicle to be displayed in the second display area T1 in the sixth embodiment. Control is performed to display the first display unit 204 so that the notification information 400 that is adopted is displayed (see FIG. 11C).

  Here, the first control unit 202 waits for a predetermined time to elapse. Here, the first control means 202 sets the activation waiting time until the above-described vehicle external information (in this case, navigation) is activated to a predetermined time. Then, the first control unit 202 outputs the external information of the vehicle (for example, the turn-by-turn information) to the first control unit 202 when the predetermined time elapses. Control that causes the first display unit 204 to perform display operation so that the notification information 400 that has been displayed in the second display area T1 until then is switched to the turn-by-turn information (turn-by-turn display unit 340). (See FIG. 11D).

  As described above, in the case of the seventh embodiment, the first control unit 202 uses the navigation activation signal (activation instruction signal) as the input signal for activating external information (the turn-by-turn information) of the vehicle. Accordingly, control is performed to display the first display unit 204 so that the vehicle state information (predetermined information D1) and the vehicle external information (turn-by-turn display unit 340) are displayed with a time difference. .

  When the display in the state of FIG. 11D is performed, the type of external information of the vehicle output from the operation unit 213 when the user operates the operation unit 213 (here, audio and audio). Is input to the first control unit 202 through the operation information terminal 212 and the vehicle interface unit 201.

  At this time, when the first control means 202 receives the audio display input signal, the first control means 202 receives the first information D1 in the predetermined information D1 until a predetermined time elapses after the audio display input signal is received. The notification information 400 employed in the sixth embodiment is displayed again in the display area of the external information of the vehicle that maintains the display in the display area S1 and is displayed in the second display area T1. As shown in FIG. 11 (e), the first display unit 204 is controlled to display.

  In this case, the first control means 202 sets a switching waiting time for switching external information of the vehicle (in this case, switching from navigation to audio) to a predetermined time. The switching waiting time for switching the external information of the vehicle is the time from when the application program switching instruction of the external device 103 is given from the operation means 213 until the switching of the application program is completed.

  Then, the first control unit 202 receives a switching instruction signal (in this case, a switching instruction signal from navigation to audio) of the application program using the operating unit 213 and further operates for a predetermined time after the operating unit 213 is operated. When the time elapses, the second control unit 252 provided in the external device 103 outputs the audio information to the first control unit 202, so that the audio information (audio display unit 350) is displayed in the second display region T1. Is displayed (see FIG. 11F).

  According to the seventh embodiment, the first control means 202 has a predetermined time until the vehicle external information (turn-by-turn display unit 340 or audio display unit 350) is displayed in the second display area T1. In the meantime, control is performed to display the first display unit 204 so that the communication information between the vehicle-mounted device 102 and the external device 103 is not established in the second display area T1 as the notification information 400. In addition, the start waiting time until the external information (navigation) of the vehicle is started, and the switching waiting time for switching the external information of the vehicle (switching from navigation to audio) are set to a predetermined time. .

  Accordingly, the predetermined information D1 indicates the amount of movement of information displayed on the first display unit 204 because the display position remains unchanged even when a predetermined time has elapsed since the operation means 213 was operated. Immediately after the operation means 213 is operated, the amount of information on the first display unit 204 provided to the user is reduced, and the amount of information can be reduced to the minimum necessary and the human machine interface can be improved. Since only the predetermined information D1 having a high priority and frequently viewed by the user is provided to the user, the attractiveness (visibility) can be improved, and the display output of the external information of the vehicle is in a waiting state ( There is an advantage that the user can easily recognize that it is in the standby state.

  In the sixth and seventh embodiments, message information indicating “waiting state” is displayed as the first notification display unit 410 in the notification information 400. For example, as the first notification display unit 410, Message information such as “communication device activated” may be applied, and the time transition of the waiting time is displayed in a bar graph as the second notification display unit 420 in the notification information 400. For example, digital number display, analog needle display, or the like may be applied as the second notification display unit 410. In addition, each notification display part 410,420 of the notification information 400 may be displayed in red so as to improve alertness to the user, or may be displayed in a blinking manner.

  The present invention relates to a vehicle information providing apparatus using a vehicle-mounted device and an external device, and the vehicle-mounted device includes not only a vehicle meter (vehicle meter) that displays vehicle information, but also a navigation device mounted on a vehicle, It can also be applied to a multi-display device or the like.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 101 Information providing apparatus for vehicles 102 Vehicle-mounted equipment 103 External equipment 104 Connection means 202 First control means 204 First display section (display section)
207 Various analog type instruments 209 First communication unit (communication unit)
213 Operating unit 252 Second control unit 260 Second communication unit 300 Vehicle speed display unit 310 Shift position display unit 320 Fuel remaining amount display unit 330 Direction indication display unit 340 Turn-by-turn display unit (external information of vehicle)
350 Audio display (vehicle external information)
360 operation display unit 370 warning display unit 400 notification information 410 first notification display unit 420 second notification display unit D1 predetermined information S1 first display region T1 second display region

Claims (9)

A vehicle-mounted device having a display unit that displays various vehicle states to the user as vehicle state information, a first control unit that operates the display unit, and a communication unit that performs wireless communication;
A portable information device connected to the vehicle-mounted device by wireless communication via the communication unit, and having a second control means for outputting external information of the vehicle to the first control means;
The display unit has at least a first display area for displaying the vehicle state information and a second display area for displaying external information of the vehicle,
The first control means operates the display unit so that the vehicle state information and the external information of the vehicle are displayed with a time difference according to a predetermined input signal ,
Wherein the input signal is provided vehicle information, wherein the activation instruction signal der Rukoto for starting type switching input signal indicates that the type is switched in the external information or external information of the vehicle of the vehicle apparatus. The first control means operates the display unit to display external information of the vehicle on the second display area after a predetermined time has elapsed since the vehicle state information is displayed on the first display area. The vehicle information providing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein The first control means operates the display unit to display the vehicle state information in the first display area after a predetermined time has elapsed since the external information of the vehicle is displayed in the second display area. The vehicle information providing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein The first control means includes one of operation information related to operation of the portable information device and alert information for calling attention to the user, and external information of the vehicle includes the second information The vehicle information providing apparatus according to claim 2, wherein the display unit is operated so as to be displayed on a part of the second display area before being displayed on the display area. The alert information can be changed between a normal display whose size corresponds to a normal size and an enlarged display that is displayed larger than the normal display.
When the first control means displays the alert information on a part of the second display area, the alert information is displayed in the enlarged display until a predetermined time elapses, and the The vehicular information providing apparatus according to claim 4, wherein the display unit is operated so that the alert information is switched from the enlarged display to the normal display after a predetermined time has elapsed. When the first control means detects that the vehicle is running, the vehicle state information is displayed on the first display area after the external information of the vehicle is displayed on the second display area. 4. The vehicle information providing apparatus according to claim 3, wherein a delay display process is performed. The first control means establishes a communication connection between the vehicle-mounted device and the portable information device until the predetermined time elapses after the vehicle state information is displayed in the first display area. 3. The vehicle information providing apparatus according to claim 2, wherein the display unit is operated so as to display in the second display area as notification information that it is not established. The vehicular information providing apparatus according to claim 2, wherein the first control means sets an activation waiting time until the communication unit is activated to the predetermined time. When the first control means detects that the vehicle is not running while displaying in the first display area, and receives a type switching instruction signal from the portable information device The vehicle information providing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the first display area is not displayed.

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