Method for displaying information in a passenger compartment, information display device and vehicle

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for presenting information in a passenger compartment (5) of a vehicle (3). An environmental criterion relating to the environment of the vehicle (3) is detected. The environmental criterion comprises an environmental parameter and / or an object (9) in the environment of the vehicle (3). A usage criterion relating to the behavior of at least one person (4) in the passenger compartment (5) can be detected. An information package for presentation in the passenger compartment (5) of the vehicle (3) is provided, wherein the information package has a visual and / or acoustic portion relating to a service and / or an object outside the vehicle. The presentation of the information package can be initiated autonomously depending on the environmental criterion and / or the usage criterion by means of an output unit (6). Here, the presentation of the information package takes place together with a light unit (7) of the vehicle (3) and the light unit (7) is operated in coordination with the information package.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to a method for displaying information within a passenger compartment. The invention also relates to an information display device for a vehicle having a passenger compartment, and a vehicle having such an information display device. Background Technology

[0002] Information can be presented in the passenger compartment of a vehicle using a corresponding infotainment system. However, such information is often presented statically, as in the case of radio reception, for example. Publication DE 10 2018 202 127 A1 discloses a lighting device with a control mechanism, which is connected in signal technology to an ambient light detection device or to a display unit in the interior space of a motor vehicle. The control mechanism can manipulate light-emitting diodes based on the corresponding color spectrum of the detected ambient light or based on the corresponding color spectrum of the detected image or video signal.

[0003] Lighting technology can better showcase a lot of information. For example, ambient lighting can be used to create lighting effects that are more harmonious with the information being displayed. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to better present or display information within the passenger compartment of a vehicle.

[0005] A first aspect of the invention relates to a method for displaying information within the passenger compartment of a vehicle. The method preferably comprises the following steps: First, environmental standards related to the vehicle's environment are detected. These environmental standards particularly include environmental parameters and / or objects within the vehicle's environment. The environmental parameters and / or objects within the vehicle's environment can be detected, for example, by means of a temperature sensor, a camera, and / or a microphone. The temperature sensor can detect the ambient temperature as an environmental parameter. Objects within the vehicle's environment can be identified by means of a camera. This can be done by means of a microphone. Similarly, multiple objects within the vehicle's environment can be detected. For this purpose, other sensors, such as radar sensors, laser scanners, or lidar sensors, can also be used.

[0006] As environmental parameters, ambient temperature, the vehicle's current location, air humidity, and brightness can be detected. Appropriate sensors, such as humidity sensors and brightness sensors, can be used for this purpose. Additionally or alternatively, usage criteria related to the behavior of at least one person in the passenger compartment can be detected. For this purpose, for example, an internal camera and / or microphone can be used. The internal camera can observe at least one person in the passenger compartment and analyze their behavior. The planned route can also be based on human behavior. In this case, the planned route is the person's driving or movement behavior. Accordingly, information or standard information from the navigation system can be read and evaluated.

[0007] Usage criteria can also include other examples. For instance, a person can reveal their behavior through voice input. For example, if a person mentions being hungry, this indicates a need for a restaurant or snack bar. For example, if an interior camera regularly detects animal hair, this could indicate a person's pet, and thus a package of information about animal products might be considered. Usage criteria can also be inferred using appropriate location analysis and historical location analysis. For example, if a vehicle is regularly located near a construction market or gardening center, this could indicate a person who regularly works in gardening. Environmental criteria and / or usage criteria can preferably be used in further stages of the method to more effectively present or display the information package.

[0008] Therefore, in the next step, at least one information package is provided for display in the passenger compartment of the vehicle. For this purpose, the information package can be downloaded from an external storage unit, for example. This can be done via a suitable interface. Alternatively, the information package can be generated by the vehicle's control unit. The information package is, in particular, an electronic information package. Preferably, the information package has visual and / or auditory components related to external services and / or objects of the vehicle. Therefore, the information package is preferably not directly related to the vehicle. A warning from the onboard computer regarding low beam failure is therefore not an information package in the sense of this application. However, if the information package contains information about a more efficient lighting unit (Lichteinheit) that can be obtained by a person in a further process, then this would be an information package.

[0009] Common maintenance prompts from in-vehicle computers typically require action, or at least action in the future within a certain timeframe, while information packets contain information that does not require action (i.e., is particularly non-binding). For example, a warning about low fuel is information that requires immediate action. In this case, it alerts the driver to refuel immediately, as continued driving is no longer possible. However, if the information packet includes information about different restaurants, for example, because the driver mentions being hungry or wanting to eat due to the relatively long drive, then the information about different restaurants included in the packet should be considered non-binding. In this case, immediate action is not required, or no action is needed at all.

[0010] Therefore, the information contained in the package differs from common maintenance tips in a vehicle, for example, in that it is not binding or requires no action to operate the vehicle. The package preferably contains information relating to external services and / or external objects. External objects may be, for example, products or food. External services may be, for example, massage services, which may be considered due to long driving distances.

[0011] In particular, the information package is information that is not binding on the actions of the vehicle occupants and is not mandatory and / or immediately required to be acted upon. The information package is, in particular, at least in part, an advertisement. In one embodiment, the information package therefore specifically relates to information at the time of the advertisement that is currently unrelated to the vehicle's state or the health status of the vehicle occupants and / or the vehicle.

[0012] In particular, at least one information package can be provided based on environmental and / or usage standards. This means that those information packages that are associated with or correspond to the environmental and / or usage standards can be filtered from a large number of information packages. Therefore, information packages can be pre-selected using environmental and / or usage standards. For example, an external service provider (e.g., a supermarket or construction market) can be configured to consider vehicles positioned in a predetermined environment around the location of an object, or whose routes are within that predetermined area, for the corresponding information package. In this case, the object could be a store location.

[0013] In a further step, the information package can be displayed autonomously. This is preferably accomplished via an output unit, based on environmental and / or usage standards. The output unit may have a screen and / or speakers. The screen can be implemented within the scope of an infotainment system. Within the vehicle, multiple speakers can be arranged in different locations. Preferably, the information package is displayed together with the vehicle's lighting unit. The lighting unit may, in particular, be ambient lighting capable of performing various functions.

[0014] In its primary function, the lighting unit can illuminate a preset area within the vehicle, while simultaneously enabling it to operate in coordination with the information package within the scope of its secondary functions. Therefore, the lighting unit preferably operates in coordination with the information package. Specifically, the lighting unit can operate according to the information package and / or its content. This also applies to the output unit. Additionally, the lighting unit can take environmental and / or usage standards into account during operation. The lighting unit can therefore generate or present lighting animations or light shows based on the information package. Furthermore, the lighting unit can additionally consider environmental and / or usage standards when generating light shows (i.e., while operating the lighting unit). Therefore, the lighting unit can operate in a lighting mode adapted to the information package. Consequently, the information package can be displayed significantly better.

[0015] For example, if a vehicle approaches a restaurant or snack bar, the corresponding restaurant or snack bar can be detected as an environmental parameter in the form of a preset object. In this case, for example, the distinctive symbols of the snack bar or restaurant can be identified by means of corresponding object recognition. This can be done, for example, by means of corresponding image processing and object recognition. Additionally or alternatively, based on past journeys, it can be known that people in the passenger cabin have previously noticed the snack bar's offerings. Therefore, additional detection criteria can be used. However, it is also possible that a single environmental criterion is sufficient to provide an information package about the restaurant or snack bar. If the vehicle is within a preset distance around the restaurant, or if the vehicle's planned route passes through a preset circumference of the restaurant, the information package can be automatically activated and displayed accordingly. For this purpose, visual information can be output on a screen accordingly, and auditory information can be output by means of a speaker accordingly. In this case, the vehicle's lighting unit is additionally operated. Preferably, the lighting unit is operated such that a light show or light animation is output in coordination with the information package and / or the content of the information package. The invention is preferably configured such that the lighting unit operates in conjunction with the display of the information package. Therefore, a corresponding light show or light animation can be realized in conjunction with the display of the information package. This allows for a better presentation of information packages containing information about the service and / or objects outside the vehicle.

[0016] Therefore, especially when displaying at least a portion of the information package, at least one lighting unit in the vehicle's passenger compartment automatically operates in coordination with the information to be displayed, and additionally, visual information of the information package is displayed on screens arranged separately and spaced apart from the lighting units in the vehicle, and / or auditory information of the information package is output to the passenger compartment using at least one speaker in the vehicle. Thus, a lighting scene adapted to the information is achieved.

[0017] Therefore, in one embodiment, light animation is performed using light-emitting units located outside the screen, and / or acoustic animation is performed using speakers, particularly those separate from the screen.

[0018] An additional or alternative implementation is configured such that the lighting unit operates variably based on the information packet to be displayed, by means of color changes regarding color, hue, brightness, multiple RGB colors, and / or variations in the running lights (Lauflicht) used for lighting animation. In particular, it can be additionally configured to consider environmental and / or usage criteria when operating the lighting unit. For example, if a vehicle approaches a preset object, that preset object may be associated with a certain color or a certain lighting animation. Therefore, environmental criteria can be associated with a certain illumination mode of the lighting unit. If the environmental criteria are met, the lighting unit can accordingly present the lighting animation associated with the environmental criteria. The same association can be made with usage criteria. Preset human behaviors can be associated with preset lighting effects or lighting animations, which can be output accordingly as determined by the usage criteria.

[0019] Similarly, the output unit can be operated differently according to environmental and / or usage standards. For example, the brightness on the screen can be adapted, or the volume related to the auditory portion of the information packet can be increased. The output unit may also include a vibration module. The vibration module can, for example, be integrated into the seat. When displaying the information packet, the tactile portion of the information packet can be output via the vibration module according to environmental and / or usage standards. For example, if the vehicle approaches a predetermined object (e.g., a fast-food restaurant), this can be drawn to it by means of seat vibration. In this case, it is also preferable that the lighting unit operates in coordination with the information packet.

[0020] The lighting unit can include a light strip with multiple LEDs. Therefore, multi-color responses can be achieved. In particular, the information packet can include a visual component, an auditory component, and a sequence of lights presented by the lighting unit. Preferably, the lighting unit operates simultaneously with the information packet. Regarding the information packet, the output unit can present only the visual component or only the auditory component.

[0021] Information packets can be updated periodically via a data connection to an external server. For this purpose, the control unit can establish a corresponding data connection via an interface. During this update process, the control unit can compare the information packets currently stored in the vehicle with those stored on the server. The information packets on the server specifically represent theoretical data, while the information packets stored in the vehicle represent actual data. The control unit can compare or contrast these theoretical and actual data. Specifically, it checks which information packets should be stored in the vehicle and updates these packets accordingly via an update function. The information packets can be transmitted from the control unit to the vehicle's infotainment system via the CAN bus.

[0022] An additional or alternative implementation is configured such that the output unit outputs vehicle-related prompts in normal output mode and displays an information package in additional information output mode. The output unit can be implemented within the scope of the vehicle's infotainment system. Therefore, the output unit can output common vehicle-related warnings or maintenance prompts in normal output mode. In additional information output mode, the information package is preferably displayed in coordination with the lighting unit. Thus, the output unit can have two different operating modes. Therefore, existing output units (such as screens, speakers, or vibration modules) can be used to better display the information package.

[0023] An additional or alternative implementation is configured such that the lighting unit is an ambient light in its primary function, illuminating a predetermined area in the passenger cabin. The lighting unit preferably has a secondary function in which it operates in coordination with the information package. Preferably, the lighting unit is configured to have the primary function of outputting ambient light. Here, it is preferred to illuminate or light a predetermined area in the passenger cabin. Illumination is preferably configured to illuminate a minimum area in the passenger cabin with a predetermined minimum illumination intensity. Illumination is often similar to the emission of a flashlight. Simply displaying a small LED light activating an appliance does not constitute illumination in this sense. Alternatively, the operation of the lighting unit can also be coordinated with the information package in its primary function. In this case, the predetermined area in the passenger cabin can be illuminated in coordination with the information package. In many cases, the lighting unit is used to output light shows or light animations to better showcase the information package. Preferably, the lighting unit operates in conjunction with the information package in a secondary function. However, the lighting unit can also operate in conjunction with the information package in its primary function.

[0024] The volume and / or vibration of the output unit can be variably adjusted based on the portion of the information packet to be displayed and on environmental and / or usage standards. Therefore, lighting units already existing in the realm of ambient lighting can be appropriately utilized to present the information packet. In particular, the operation of the lighting unit can depend on the content of the information packet. For example, if the vehicle approaches a fast-food chain, a preset area in the passenger compartment can be illuminated in yellow.

[0025] An additional or alternative implementation can be configured to analyze the behavior of at least one person in the passenger compartment based on usage criteria using an internal camera. Specifically, the lighting unit can be additionally operated based on the analyzed behavior. Similarly, the screen and / or speakers of the output unit can be additionally operated based on the analyzed behavior. For example, the operation of the windshield wipers can be detected by means of the internal camera. In this case, an information packet about the windshield wiper blades as external objects of the vehicle can be displayed. Therefore, the behavior of at least one person can affect the delivery of the information packet. Additionally, the lighting unit can be adapted to the analyzed behavior. In this case, for example, a light wave can be presented in the passenger compartment. This light wave can, for example, simulate the movement of the wiper blades. The lighting animation or the performance of the light wave can depend on the usage behavior.

[0026] At least one person's behavior can be categorized into different types. A separate, distinct operation of the lighting unit can be set up for each category. For example, each category can have its own lighting animation. The adapted operation of the lighting unit based on the analyzed behavior can be similarly and appropriately applied to the screen and / or speakers of the output unit. Corresponding animations of the visual portion of the information packet can be presented on the screen based on the behavior. The speakers can adjust the volume or play an adapted music sequence based on the analyzed behavior. Therefore, the information packet can be presented more personally and effectively.

[0027] An additional or alternative implementation is configured to receive additional display criteria and additionally display information packets based on the display criteria. The display criteria may include the number of repetitions of the information packets, the frequency of outputting information packets within a preset time interval, and / or the time points at which the information packets are displayed. After displaying the information packets, the control unit may generate display results and transmit them to an external storage unit. These results may, for example, include information about the extent to which the information packets were played completely, partially, or not at all. Similarly, the results may include technical faults that occurred during the display of the information packets. The provision of additional information packets may depend on the results. The lighting unit may also additionally operate according to the display criteria. In particular, the display criteria may be updated at preset time intervals.

[0028] For example, the display criteria can be set so that information packets should not be presented at certain times. In this case, information packets may be available, but not displayed. For example, a "Gedenkminute" or "silent moment" could be a display criterion. In this case, information packets are not displayed during the Gedenkminute or silent moment. The display criteria are preferably determined using external vehicle parameters or factors. For example, external service providers can influence the display criteria. Preferably, the display criteria are selected such that information packets most likely to be needed by at least one person in the passenger cabin regarding the products or services contained therein are displayed. For example, the display criteria can preferably take into account discounted services or products when displaying information packets. This allows at least one person in the passenger cabin to notice favorable special offers. To take current availability into account, the display criteria are preferably updated periodically. This is achieved, in particular, wirelessly by means of a data connection to an external storage unit or external server.

[0029] An additional or alternative implementation is configured such that the environmental standard includes the vehicle's ambient temperature, and the display of the information package and / or the operation of the lighting unit are additionally based on the ambient temperature. For example, if the ambient temperature of the vehicle is above 25°C, an information package related to cold drinks or ice cream may be provided. The ambient temperature, as an environmental standard, can also affect the provision of the information package. For example, if the outside temperature exceeds 30°C, an information package about winter clothing may be ignored or postponed.

[0030] All examples of environmental or usage standards can affect both the provision and display of the corresponding information package. When displaying the information package, the output unit and the lighting unit can be distinguished. These two components can each operate according to at least one of these standards.

[0031] When ambient temperature is used as the environmental standard, the lighting unit can output blue light waves at higher temperatures (e.g., above 25°C). Therefore, a preset temperature range can be associated with a specific light show or light animation. Based on the corresponding existing temperature range, the lighting unit can be operated according to this association. The environmental standard may include the distance of a preset object from the vehicle or the distance of a preset object from the vehicle's route. The preset object could be, for example, the location of a restaurant, shop, or service provider. Information packages can be provided and can be displayed differently depending on the environmental standard. Different aspects of the display can involve both the output unit and the lighting unit. The examples and descriptions mentioned above are suitably and similarly applicable to this implementation.

[0032] A second aspect of the invention relates to an information display device for a vehicle having a passenger compartment. The information display device may include a first sensor unit for detecting environmental standards related to the vehicle's environment. The first sensor unit may be a camera, a temperature sensor, a brightness sensor, and / or a humidity sensor. Environmental standards may include environmental parameters and / or at least one object in the vehicle's environment.

[0033] The information display device may have a second sensor unit for detecting usage criteria related to the behavior of at least one person in the passenger compartment. The second sensor unit may be a seat occupancy sensor, a camera for monitoring the passenger compartment, a microphone, and / or a brightness sensor. The information display device may have an interface for providing an information package to be displayed in the passenger compartment of the vehicle. The information display device may also have an output unit configured to display the information package.

[0034] The lighting unit can be part of an information display device, wherein the lighting unit is configured to operate in coordination with the information package. Specifically, the output unit and / or lighting unit can be operated according to environmental and / or usage standards. The information display device can have a control unit configured to cause the output unit to autonomously activate for display according to environmental and / or usage standards. Specifically, the control unit can operate a first sensor unit, a second sensor unit, an output unit, an interface, and / or the lighting unit.

[0035] In particular, the control unit is capable of implementing all embodiments and examples of this application. To this end, the control unit may include instructions that cause the corresponding embodiments to be implemented when carried out. The previously mentioned explanations and examples regarding the already described embodiments can be suitably and similarly applied to the information display device.

[0036] A third aspect of the invention provides a vehicle equipped with an information display device. The vehicle can be a motor vehicle, a land vehicle, a motorized bicycle, a motorcycle, and / or an automobile. In particular, the vehicle can be configured as an autonomously operating automobile.

[0037] The features and advantages described in the combination of the method according to the first aspect of the invention and the information display device according to the second aspect of the invention are correspondingly applicable to the vehicle according to the third aspect of the invention, and vice versa. Therefore, method features can be interpreted as device features, and vice versa.

[0038] The vehicle preferably includes a control unit. The control unit may have a processor device configured to execute an embodiment of the method. For this purpose, the processor device may have at least one microprocessor, at least one microcontroller, at least one FPGA (Field-Programmable Gate Array), at least one DSP (Digital Signal Processor), and / or a neural network. Furthermore, the processor device may have program code configured to execute an embodiment of the method when implemented by the processor device. The program code may be stored in the processor device's data memory. The control unit may include internal storage units or external storage units. External storage units may be configured as cloud units.

[0039] The vehicle may include a computer program [product] containing instructions that cause each implementation of the method. The computer program product may be stored on a computer-readable medium.

[0040] The present invention also includes improvements to the method according to the invention, which have the features already described in conjunction with improvements to the motor vehicle according to the invention. For this reason, corresponding improvements to the method according to the invention will not be described here.

[0041] The present invention also includes combinations of features of the described embodiments. Attached Figure Description

[0042] The invention will now be explained in more detail with the aid of the accompanying drawings. It should be noted that the drawings are merely illustrative of exemplary possibilities for how the invention can be implemented. In no way should these drawings be considered limiting.

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[0044] Figure 1 An exemplary overview of a possible information display device with a vehicle is shown;

[0045] Figure 2 An exemplary system overview of an information display device is shown.

[0046] The embodiments described below are preferred embodiments of the invention. In the embodiments, the described components represent various features of the invention that should be considered independently of each other, and these features also independently improve the invention, and therefore should also be considered individually or in a manner different from the combinations shown as part of the invention. Furthermore, the described embodiments can also be supplemented by additional features among the already described features of the invention. In the drawings, functionally identical elements are given the same reference numerals. Detailed Implementation

[0047] Figure 1An information display device 100 having multiple components is illustrated exemplarily. In particular, the information display device 100 may include a vehicle 3. The vehicle 3 may have a first sensor unit 1, a second sensor unit 2, a passenger compartment 5, an output unit 6, a lighting unit 7, and a control unit 8. A person 4 is shown in the passenger compartment 5. The output unit 6 may be implemented in the form of a screen, a speaker, and / or a vibration module. The vehicle 3 may have an interface 11 to establish a wireless data connection with an external storage unit 10. The external storage unit 10 can provide information packets. Information packets should be understood in particular as information relating to objects and / or services outside the vehicle.

[0048] The output unit 6 can output the information packet visually via a screen, audibly via a speaker, and tactilely via a vibration module. Preferably, the information packet is displayed autonomously based on detected environmental standards and / or detected usage standards. The first sensor unit 1 can be, for example, a front-facing camera for detecting the object 9. Figure 1 In the example, object 9 is constructed as a traffic sign. Figure 1 In this case, object 9 should represent a snack shop or store. Object 9 can also involve services. If control unit 8 identifies object 9 by means of first sensor unit 1, environmental standards can be applied. Additionally, the distance to another object 9' or object associated with object 9 can be an additional environmental parameter for the environmental standards. Figure 1 The center point represents a traffic sign. Compared to the traffic sign, the other object 9' should indicate a snack bar, shop, or related service. Therefore, object 9 and its distance from other objects 9' associated with it can form an environmental standard. Figure 1 In the example, object 9 shows a traffic sign indicating a snack bar or shop. However, the snack bar is not directly identifiable near vehicle 3. As an environmental parameter, this can be configured to provide information packets based on the distance to another object 9' associated with object 9. Figure 1 In this case, this is the distance from the branch to object 9.

[0049] Similarly, the behavior of human 4 can be considered for the autonomous activation of the information package. In all cases, the lighting unit 7 is configured to operate in coordination with the information package. Here, color, hue, brightness, color changes, and / or running lights for lighting animation can be considered. The behavior of human 4 can be analyzed using the second sensor unit 2. During behavior analysis, the control unit 8 can employ a neural network to analyze and evaluate the behavior of human 4. This can generate different categories using standards. Each category using standards can be associated with a different information package. This means that information packages can be provided according to environmental standards and / or usage standards.

[0050] Similarly, the information package can be displayed differently based on environmental and / or usage standards. Here, different aspects of the display can involve both output unit 6 and lighting unit 7. Based on the mentioned standards, different light shows or different light animations can be set up through lighting unit 7. Lighting unit 7 is preferably configured as an ambient light. Lighting unit 7 can therefore primarily function as an ambient light, illuminating preset areas within passenger cabin 5. In secondary functions, lighting unit 7 can be configured to perform light shows or light animations in coordination with the information package.

[0051] The information package preferably relates to objects and / or services outside the vehicle. The information package contains information that does not require human action.

[0052] The control unit 8 can periodically recall updated information packets via interface 11. Additional display standards can be provided via external storage unit 10. These display standards can be tailored to the provision and display of information packets.

[0053] For example, the ambient temperature of vehicle 3 can be part of an environmental standard. The ambient temperature can be detected by the first sensor unit 1. The first sensor unit 1 should preferably be understood as an outward-pointing sensor, while the second sensor unit 2 should be understood as a sensing mechanism monitoring the passenger compartment 5. For example, if a preset external temperature is exceeded, this can be considered in relation to the delivery of the information package and the operation of the lighting unit 7. For example, in a temperature above 25°C, the information package might contain information about ice cream. This information about ice cream can be displayed to person 4 via output unit 6. It is also preferably configured so that the lighting unit 7 operates in coordination with the information package. Therefore, the operation of the lighting unit 7 can depend on the information package, its content, environmental standards, and / or usage standards.

[0054] Similarly, the behavior of person 4 can be analyzed using the second sensor unit 2. To this end, the control unit 8 can access the second sensor unit 2 and analyze the behavior of person 4 using machine learning. Therefore, the control unit 8 can include self-learning software.

[0055] Figure 2An overview of the information display device 100 is shown. Information packets can be updated from external storage unit 10 via interface 11. Information packets can be transmitted to output unit 6 and control unit 8 via CAN bus 13. Control unit 8 can also access second sensor unit 2. Control unit 8 can also access first sensor unit 1. Using sensor data from the first and second sensor units 2, control unit 8 can determine environmental and usage standards. These determined standards can be considered when providing and displaying information packets. Control unit 8 can control lighting unit 7 via LIN bus 12. This also applies to output unit 6. Output unit 6 may include multiple components. Output unit 6 may include a screen, speaker, and / or vibration module. The screen of output unit 6 is preferably arranged separately from lighting unit 7. This also applies to the speaker of output unit 6. Lighting unit 7 may have multiple light sources, implemented in the form of LED light strips 7a. LED light strips 7a preferably operate within the scope of secondary functions of lighting unit 7. The primary function of lighting unit 7 is, in particular, ambient lighting. Within the scope of its primary function, it illuminates or lights the preset areas within passenger cabin 5.

[0056] The information packet may contain advertising animations. These animations can be stored in the internal memory of vehicle 3 during manufacturing at the factory. Alternatively, these animations or information packets can be transmitted via external storage unit 10 to interface 11, and further to control unit 8. Control unit 8 can compare those information packets stored in the internal memory of vehicle 3 with other information packets stored in external storage unit 10. To this end, control unit 8 can perform a corresponding theoretical-practical comparison. In the event of a discrepancy, control unit 8 can prompt an update of the information packets stored in vehicle 3. For this purpose, a wireless data connection is established specifically between interface 11 and external storage unit 10 to update the information packets.

[0057] The information packet may contain general information, such as identification numbers, vehicle function numbers, and related metadata. The information packet may have a visual component, represented by one or more image and / or video sequences. The information packet may also have an auditory component. The visual component of the information packet may exist in JPEG or MP4 format. The auditory component of the information packet may exist in MP3 format. The lighting unit 7 can operate differently in terms of sequence duration, RGB color values, running light information, and color changes. The different operating modes of the lighting unit 7 can depend in particular on the content of the information packet, environmental standards, and / or usage standards.

[0058] Furthermore, the provision and display of the information packets may depend on the display criteria. The display criteria are preferably preset externally and can be provided via external storage unit 10. For example, the display criteria may set certain time windows in which preset information packets should preferably be displayed. The display criteria may also set certain time windows in which other preset information packets should not be displayed. Although the display criteria are preferably preset externally, the usage criteria and environmental criteria are preferably detected by the first sensor unit and / or the second sensor unit.

[0059] Display standards, environmental standards, and usage standards can be considered triggers. Information packets can be provided based on these triggers. The autonomous activation of the information packet can also be influenced based on at least one of these triggers. Furthermore, the display of the information packet can also depend on at least one of these triggers. Here, the influence can be similar to that of the display of the information packet by lighting unit 7 or output unit 6. Display standards can be considered external triggers. Usage standards can be considered internal triggers. Environmental standards can also be associated with internal triggers.

[0060] In general, the examples and implementations mentioned illustrate how the information package can be better presented to person 4. This allows for the development of new offerings. For example, if the person agrees in principle to the provision of the information package, a vehicle 3 can be offered at a preferential price. Compared to previously offered information packages, the information package can be presented more effectively using this invention. Therefore, person 4's awareness of the information package can be increased. Simultaneously, person 4 can enjoy a preferential vehicle price. Person 4 can also be informed that customized offerings can be considered in consideration of their behavior.

[0061] List of reference numerals

[0062] 1 First sensor unit

[0063] 2 Second sensor unit

[0064] 3 vehicles

[0065] 4 people

[0066] 5 Passenger Cabin

[0067] 6 Output Units

[0068] 7 Lighting Units

[0069] 7a LED light strip

[0070] 8 Control Unit

[0071] 9 objects

[0072] 9' Other objects

[0073] 10 storage units

[0074] 11 Interface

[0075] 12 LIN bus

[0076] 13. CAN bus.

Claims

1. A method for displaying information in the passenger compartment (5) of a vehicle (3), comprising the following method steps: - To test environmental standards related to the environment of the vehicle (3), wherein, The environmental standards include environmental parameters and / or objects (9) in the environment of the vehicle (3), and / or usage standards related to the detection of the behavior of at least one person (4) in the passenger compartment (5). - Provide an electronic information package for display in the passenger compartment (5) of the vehicle (3), wherein the electronic information package has visual and / or auditory components relating to services and / or objects outside the vehicle, wherein the electronic information package is downloaded from an external storage unit or generated by means of the control unit (8) of the vehicle (3). - The electronic information package is displayed autonomously by means of the output unit (6) according to the environmental standards and / or the usage standards, wherein, - The display of the electronic information package is performed together with the lighting unit (7) of the vehicle (3), and - To enable the lighting unit (7) to operate in coordination with the electronic information packet.

2. The method according to claim 1, wherein, The lighting unit (7) operates variably based on the electronic information packet to be displayed, by means of color transformations of color, hue, brightness, multiple RGB colors and / or changes of running lights for lighting animation.

3. The method according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein, The visual portion of the electronic information package is displayed on a screen in the vehicle (3) that is separate from and spaced apart from the lighting unit (7), and / or the auditory portion of the electronic information package is output in the passenger cabin (5) by means of a speaker in the vehicle (3).

4. The method according to claim 1 or 2, wherein, The output unit (6) outputs prompts related to the vehicle (3) in normal output mode and displays the electronic information package in additional information output mode.

5. The method according to claim 1 or 2, wherein, The lighting unit (7) is an ambient light in its primary function, illuminating a preset area in the passenger cabin (5), and in its secondary function, the lighting unit (7) operates in coordination with the electronic information package.

6. The method according to claim 1 or 2, wherein, The behavior of at least one person (4) in the passenger cabin (5) is analyzed using an internal camera in accordance with the usage criteria.

7. The method according to claim 1 or 2, wherein, Receive additional display standards, and additionally display the electronic information package based on said display standards.

8. The method according to claim 1 or 2, wherein, The environmental standard includes the ambient temperature of the vehicle (3), and the display of the electronic information package and / or the operation of the lighting unit (7) are additionally based on the ambient temperature.

9. The method according to claim 2, wherein, The environmental standards and / or the usage standards are additionally considered when operating the lighting unit (7).

10. The method according to claim 6, wherein, The lighting unit (7) is operated based on the analyzed behavior.

11. The method according to claim 7, wherein, The display criteria are the number of repetitions of the electronic information packet, the frequency of the electronic information packet, and / or the time point.

12. An information display device (100) for a vehicle (3) having a passenger compartment (5), comprising: - A first sensor unit (1), the first sensor unit being used to detect environmental standards related to the environment of the vehicle (3), wherein, The environmental standards include environmental parameters and / or objects (9) in the environment of the vehicle (3). - A second sensor unit (2), the second sensor unit being used to detect usage criteria related to the behavior of at least one person (4) in the passenger compartment (5), - Interface (11), the interface being used to provide an electronic information package for display in the passenger compartment (5) of the vehicle (3), wherein the electronic information package has visual and / or auditory components relating to services and / or objects outside the vehicle, wherein the electronic information package is downloaded from an external storage unit or generated by means of a control unit (8) of the vehicle (3). - Output unit (6), the output unit being configured to display the electronic information packet, - Lighting unit (7), the lighting unit being configured to operate in coordination with the electronic information packet, and - Control unit (8), the control unit being configured to facilitate the autonomous activation of the output unit (6) to display the electronic information package in accordance with the environmental and / or usage standards.

13. A vehicle (3) having an information display device (100) according to claim 12.

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