Apparatus and method for controlling display of vehicle

Abstract

The present invention relates to an apparatus and a method for controlling a display of a vehicle, the apparatus comprising: a housing apparatus configured to cover one area of an interior ceiling of the vehicle; a display device interposed between the housing device and the interior ceiling, and including a display area configured to display at least one image based on one end of the housing device in the open position; and a controller configured to control the display device to display the at least one image by using a display area of the display device.

Description

[0001] CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

[0002] This application claims the benefit of Korean Patent Application No. 10-2023-0111407, filed on August 24, 2023, which is incorporated herein by reference. Technical Field

[0003] The present invention relates to a device and a method for controlling a display of a vehicle. Background Art

[0004] As autonomous vehicles become more common, various technologies related to autonomous driving have been developed. Autonomous driving can be classified into "partial driving automation", "conditional driving automation", "high driving automation" and / or "full driving automation" according to the level of control of autonomous driving.

[0005] Meanwhile, with the development of technologies such as autonomous driving control or smart cruise control, the available time of users in vehicles may gradually increase. Therefore, it is necessary to develop technologies related to providing various user experiences to users in vehicles.

[0006] For example, a user in a vehicle may want to experience various types of video media. Therefore, it may be necessary to optimize a device or method for reproducing (or displaying) video media to a user by fully considering the convenience and needs of the user. Summary of the invention

[0007] The present invention relates to a device and method for controlling a display of a vehicle, and more particularly to a technology for displaying images through a display of a vehicle.

[0008] The embodiments of the present invention can solve the above-mentioned problems occurring in the prior art while maintaining the advantages achieved by the prior art unchanged.

[0009] One embodiment of the present invention provides an apparatus for controlling a display of a vehicle, which may include a housing device covering an area of ​​an interior ceiling of the vehicle and a display device interposed between the housing device and the interior ceiling.

[0010] An embodiment of the present invention provides an apparatus for controlling a display of a vehicle, which is capable of providing a video including at least one image to a user by using a display area of ​​the display.

[0011] One embodiment of the present invention provides a device for controlling a display of a vehicle, wherein one end of a housing device is configured to be bent toward an inner ceiling, thereby preventing a user from recognizing the bent area or reducing user visibility of a portion of the display device.

[0012] An embodiment of the present invention provides an apparatus for controlling a display of a vehicle, which is capable of displaying at least one image for a user using a display area serving as a display device.

[0013] One embodiment of the present invention provides a device for controlling a display of a vehicle, wherein a projection device (e.g., a beam projector) is used to project at least one image into a display area including a component with a higher reflectivity (e.g., a diffuser film), and at least one image projected on a reflective device (e.g., reflective glass and / or an optical lens) close to the projection device is displayed to a user, and a display is set on at least a portion of the interior ceiling.

[0014] One embodiment of the present invention provides an apparatus for controlling a display of a vehicle, which is capable of controlling a housing device so that a user can distinguish a display area and / or a reflective device by rolling and unfolding or folding and extending the housing device.

[0015] One embodiment of the present invention provides a device for controlling a display of a vehicle, which is capable of controlling the opening / closing of a shell device and / or the operation of a display device based on gesture information of a user (e.g., at least one occupant in the vehicle) recognized by a camera.

[0016] One embodiment of the present invention provides a device for controlling a display of a vehicle, which is capable of displaying at least one image reproduced by an external device (e.g., at least one of a mobile terminal, a tablet personal computer, or a combination thereof) on a display area by pairing an operation with an external device corresponding to a user.

[0017] One embodiment of the present invention provides a device for controlling a display of a vehicle, which can deactivate (or terminate) the display operation of at least one image based on an automatic driving control operation when an emergency situation is sensed while the vehicle is driving.

[0018] The technical problems to be solved by the embodiments of the present invention are not limited to the above-mentioned problems, and those skilled in the art to which the present invention belongs can clearly understand any other technical problems not mentioned herein from the following description.

[0019] According to one embodiment of the present invention, a device for controlling a display of a vehicle includes: a shell device configured to cover an area of ​​an interior ceiling of the vehicle; a display device interposed between the shell device and the interior ceiling and including a display area to display at least one image when one end of the shell device is opened; and a controller to control the display device to display at least one image by using the display area of ​​the display device.

[0020] According to one embodiment, when one end of the housing device is opened, the controller can display at least one image through the display device including the display area. According to one embodiment, one end of the housing device is configured to be bent in a direction facing the inner ceiling. According to one embodiment, the display device includes an auxiliary display provided in an area of ​​one end to display at least one of the vehicle's driving information, battery information, and weather information, or a combination of the vehicle's driving information, battery information, and weather information through the auxiliary display.

[0021] According to one embodiment, the controller may control another end of the shell based on receiving user input for controlling the position of the display device, the other end being opposite to one end of the shell device and the other end being coupled to a point of the interior ceiling in a direction closer to or away from the user.

[0022] According to one embodiment, the device further comprises at least one projection device, and the controller projects at least one image onto the display area by using the at least one projection device.

[0023] According to one embodiment, the controller may project at least one image onto a diffusion film included in the display area through at least one projection device.

[0024] According to one embodiment, the controller may project at least one image onto at least one door glass through at least one projection device based on receiving user input displayed through at least one door glass of the vehicle; and reduce the transparency of the color-changing film provided on the at least one door glass.

[0025] According to one embodiment, the device further comprises a reflecting device arranged in at least a portion of the interior ceiling to reflect the at least one image projected onto the display area so that the at least one image is displayed toward the interior of the vehicle.

[0026] According to one embodiment, the reflecting device comprises at least one of a reflective glass and an optical lens or a combination of the reflective glass and the optical lens to reflect the at least one image projected onto the display area toward the inside.

[0027] According to one embodiment, the device further includes a driving device connected to an area of ​​the housing device, and the controller controls opening and closing of the housing device through the driving device based on receiving a user input for operation of the display device.

[0028] According to one embodiment, the controller controls opening and closing of the housing device by rolling and unfolding the housing device or folding and extending the housing device based on receiving a user input for operation of the display device.

[0029] According to one embodiment, the device also includes at least one camera, and the controller recognizes gestures of a user in the vehicle through the at least one camera, and controls at least one of opening of the shell device, closing of the shell device, and operation of the display device, or a combination of opening of the shell device, closing of the shell device, and operation of the display device based on the recognized gesture.

[0030] According to one embodiment, the controller displays at least one image on the display area by performing a pairing operation with at least one external device, the at least one image being reproduced on the at least one external device corresponding to the user.

[0031] According to one embodiment, when an emergency situation is sensed during automatic driving of a vehicle, the controller may deactivate a display operation of at least one image.

[0032] According to one embodiment of the present invention, a method for controlling a display of a vehicle includes the following steps: based on receiving user input for operating a display device, a controller opens an end of a shell device configured to cover an area of ​​an interior ceiling of the vehicle; and the controller uses a display area included in the display device to display at least one image corresponding to the user input.

[0033] According to one embodiment, the step of opening one end of the housing device by the controller includes: opening the housing device by unfolding the housing device or extending the housing device based on receiving a user input by the controller.

[0034] According to one embodiment, the step of displaying at least one image through a controller includes: projecting at least one image onto a diffusion film included in a display area using at least one projection device through the controller; and reflecting at least one image projected onto the display area through a reflection device arranged on at least a portion of the interior ceiling through the controller, so that the at least one image is displayed toward the interior of the vehicle.

[0035] According to one embodiment, the method for controlling a display of a vehicle further includes the following steps: by a controller, at least one image is displayed on the display area by performing a pairing operation with at least one external device, and the at least one image is reproduced on at least one external device corresponding to a user.

[0036] According to one embodiment, the method for controlling a display of a vehicle further includes the step of deactivating, by a controller, a display operation of at least one image when an emergency situation is sensed during automatic driving of the vehicle. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0037] The above and other features and advantages of the present invention will become more apparent through the following detailed description in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which:

[0038] Figure 1 A block diagram showing components of an apparatus for controlling a display of a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0039] Figure 2 An operation and schematic diagram showing a vehicle display control device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0040] Figure 3 A schematic diagram showing an arrangement structure of components of an apparatus for controlling a display of a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0041] Figure 4A A view showing a configuration of a vehicle display control device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0042] Figure 4B A view showing a configuration of a vehicle display control device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0043] Figure 5 A flow chart showing a vehicle display control method according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0044] Figure 6 A schematic diagram showing the operation of a vehicle display control device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0045] Figure 7 A schematic diagram showing the operation of a vehicle display control device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0046] Figure 8 A schematic diagram showing the operation of the vehicle display control device according to the embodiment of the present invention;

[0047] Fig. 9 A flowchart showing a vehicle display control method according to an embodiment of the present invention; and

[0048] Fig.10 A schematic diagram showing a system of a vehicle display control device according to an embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0049] Hereinafter, some embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the following description, the same reference numerals may be assigned to the same components even if the components are illustrated in different drawings. In addition, in the following description of the embodiments of the present invention, detailed descriptions of well-known features or functions may be omitted to avoid unnecessarily obscuring the main points of the present invention.

[0050] When describing components of an embodiment according to the present invention, terms such as first, second, "A", "B", "(a)", "(b)", etc. may be used. These terms are only used to distinguish related elements from other elements, and the nature, order or sequence of the related elements is not necessarily limited to the terms. In addition, unless otherwise defined, all terms used herein, including technical or scientific terms, may have the same meanings as those commonly understood by technicians in the field to which the present invention belongs. These terms defined in commonly used dictionaries may be interpreted as having the same meanings as the contextual meanings in the relevant technical field, and should not be interpreted as having ideal or overly formal meanings unless explicitly defined as having such meanings in this application.

[0051] In the following, reference will be made to Figures 1 to 10 Embodiments of the present invention are described in detail.

[0052] Figure 1 is a block diagram showing components of an apparatus for controlling a display of a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0053] According to one embodiment, a device for controlling a display of a vehicle (hereinafter referred to as a vehicle display control device) 100 may include: a housing device 110, a display device 120, a controller 130, a projection device 140, a reflection device 150, a driving device 160, a camera 170, or a combination thereof. Figure 1 The configuration of the vehicle display control device 100 shown is provided for the purpose of illustration, and the embodiments of the present invention are not necessarily limited thereto. For example, the vehicle display control device 100 may also include Figure 1 Other components not shown in the figure (such as interfaces, communication devices, memory, sensor devices, or combinations thereof). For example, the vehicle display control device 100 does not include Figure 1 At least some of the components shown.

[0054] According to one embodiment, housing arrangement 110 may be configured to cover an area of ​​an interior ceiling of a vehicle.

[0055] For example, the housing device 110 may include a hollow space formed between one surface of the housing device 110 and one area of ​​the inner ceiling. For example, at least some components of the display device 120 may be received (or installed) in the formed hollow space.

[0056] For example, the housing device 110 may have one end portion that is movable up and down. As the housing device 110 moves, at least some components of the display device 120 installed in the housing device 110 may be exposed outside the housing device 110.

[0057] For example, one end of the housing device 110 is configured to be bent toward the interior ceiling. For example, an auxiliary display may be provided in at least one area of ​​one surface of the housing device 110 facing the outside of the housing device 110 in the bent area of ​​the housing device 110. Under the control of the controller 130, for example, the auxiliary display may display at least one of the driving information, battery information, and weather information of the vehicle, or a combination thereof.

[0058] For example, the housing device 110 may include one movable end and another end opposite to the one end. For example, the other end may be mechanically connected to a point of the inner ceiling. For example, under the control of the controller 130 and / or the control of the drive device 160, the other end may move in a direction close to or away from a user facing the display device 120 (for example, a forward direction or a backward direction of the user). As the other end of the housing device 110 moves, even the display area of ​​the display device 120 moves together.

[0059] According to one embodiment, the display device 120 may include at least one component for displaying at least one image to a user.

[0060] For example, the display device 120 may be interposed between the housing device 110 and the interior ceiling of the vehicle. For example, the display area included in the display device 120 may be disposed within the housing device 110 (or on a surface of the housing device 110 in the space between the housing device 110 and the interior ceiling).

[0061] For example, when one end of the housing device 110 is opened, the display device 120 can display at least one image for the user through the display area. In other words, when one end of the housing device 110 is opened, the display area of ​​the display device 120 is exposed to the user. For example, when one end of the housing device 110 is closed, the display area can be hidden between the housing device 110 and the internal ceiling without being exposed to the outside.

[0062] For example, the display device 120 may further include an auxiliary display. For example, the auxiliary display may be provided in an area of ​​one end of the housing device 110. An area of ​​one end of the housing device 110 may be any specific area of ​​one end of the housing device 110 that is provided to bend toward the inner ceiling.

[0063] For example, the display device 120 may further include a display. In other words, the display area included in the display device 120 may refer to an area for displaying an image projected by light beam projection and / or a display device including a display screen built into the display device.

[0064] For example, when the display device 120 displays content to the user through the display area of ​​the display device set therein, at least a portion of the display device 120 and / or at least a portion of the display device can be implemented by a rollable structure and / or a foldable structure, so that at least a portion of the display device 120 and / or at least a portion of the display device can be rolled up / unfolded or folded / stretched.

[0065] For example, when the display device 120 displays content to the user through the display area in which the display device is set, a device for transmitting light (e.g., a light control film (LCF)) may be set in at least a portion of the display area. In this case, one end of the housing device 110 may not be set to be bent toward the inner ceiling. In other words, according to an embodiment in which the device for light transmission control is set in at least a portion of the display area, one end of the housing device 110 may be set in a flat form without being bent.

[0066] According to one embodiment, the controller 130 is operably connected to the housing device 110, the display device 120, the projection device 140, the reflection device 150, the drive device 160, the camera 170, or any combination thereof. For example, the controller 130 can control the operation of the housing device 110, the display device 120, the projection device 140, the reflection device 150, the drive device 160, the camera 170, or any combination thereof.

[0067] For example, the controller 130 may display at least one image using the display area of ​​the display device 120 .

[0068] For example, the controller 130 may display at least one image for the user by using a display device included in the display area. The controller 130 may open one end of the housing device 110 using the driving device 160 so that the display area is exposed to the user.

[0069] For example, the controller 130 may display at least one or a combination of driving information, battery information, and weather information of the vehicle through the auxiliary display of the display device 120 .

[0070] For example, based on receiving user input for controlling the position of the display device 120, the controller 400 may move another end of the housing device 110 in a direction closer to or away from a user facing the display device 120 (e.g., a forward direction or a rearward direction of the user), which is coupled to the interior ceiling and opposite to one end of the housing device 110.

[0071] For example, the controller 130 may project at least one image onto the display area by using the projection device 140. For example, the projection device 140 may include a plurality of projection devices as a system. For example, a plurality of projection devices 140 may be provided in a vehicle. The controller 130 may independently control each of the plurality of projection devices 140.

[0072] For example, the controller 130 may use the projection device 140 to project at least one image onto a component (eg, a diffusion film) included in the display area.

[0073] For example, the controller 130 may project at least one image onto at least one door glass through the projection device 140 based on receiving a user input for displaying using at least one door glass of the vehicle. In this case, the controller 130 may control to more clearly display the at least one image projected onto the door glass by lowering, reducing or changing the transparency of the color-changing film provided in the at least one door glass. The at least one door glass may be a glass based on at least one of, for example, a polymer dispersed liquid crystal (PDLC), a suspended particle device (SPD) or an electrochromic (EC).

[0074] For example, the controller 130 may control opening / closing of the housing device 110 by rolling and unfolding or folding and extending the housing device 110 based on receiving a user input for operation of the display device 120 .

[0075] For example, the controller 130 may generate a control command for opening / closing the operation of the housing device 110 or the display device 120 based on information of a user's gesture.

[0076] For example, the controller 130 may recognize a gesture of a user in the vehicle by using the camera 170 , or may control at least one of opening / closing of the housing device 110 , operation of the display device 120 , or a combination thereof based on the recognized gesture.

[0077] For example, the controller 130 may display at least one image reproduced in at least one external device on the display area by performing pairing with at least one external device corresponding to the user (e.g., at least one of a mobile terminal, a tablet PC, a notebook, or a combination thereof). The display area may be the display device itself, not the diffusion film.

[0078] For example, when an emergency situation is sensed during the automatic driving of the vehicle, the controller 130 may deactivate (terminate) the display operation of at least one image.

[0079] For example, when it is determined that driving is being controlled based on automatic driving, the controller 130 may identify current driving information of the vehicle and may monitor whether an emergency situation occurs.

[0080] For example, when it is determined that an emergency situation occurs during autonomous driving of the vehicle (eg, possibility of another vehicle, pedestrian, or collision with an external object including a road structure), the controller 130 may deactivate the display operation of at least one image.

[0081] For example, at least a portion of the user input (e.g., user input for controlling the position of the display device 120, user input for using at least one door glass display, user input for operation of the display, or a combination thereof) may include input received through input devices configured in various types.

[0082] For example, the various types of input devices may include a user interface (eg, mechanical buttons, a touch screen that receives touch input, or a combination thereof) provided in an area of ​​a seat where a user sits.

[0083] According to one embodiment, the projection device 140 may be disposed in the vehicle, and at least one image may be projected onto a specific area. For example, the projection device 140 may also include a plurality of projection devices. For example, the projection device that projects an image onto the door glass may include at least one projection device that is distinguished from the projection device that projects an image onto the diffusion film of the display area.

[0084] According to one embodiment, the reflective device 150 may be disposed in at least a portion of the interior ceiling of the vehicle. For example, at least one image projected onto the display area (e.g., a diffusion film) of the display device 120 may be displayed toward the reflective device 150. For example, the reflective device 150 may reflect at least one image projected onto the display area so that the image is displayed toward the interior of the vehicle. For example, the reflective device 150 may include at least one of reflective glass, an optical lens, or a combination thereof, which is configured to reflect at least one image projected onto the display area toward the interior.

[0085] According to one embodiment, the driving device 160 may control the driving of at least a portion of a component (e.g., housing device 110) of the vehicle display control device 100. For example, the driving device 160 may be mechanically coupled to an area (e.g., an area at the opposite end) of the housing device 110. For example, the driving device 160 may control the opening / closing of the housing device 110 by performing a rolling operation or an unfolding operation on one end of the housing device 110. For example, when the housing device 110 is opened by unfolding one end of the housing device 110 in a direction opposite to the direction of the other end, the driving device 160 may expose the display area of ​​the display device and / or the reflection device 150 to the user.

[0086] For example, since the housing device 110 is closed by rolling up one end of the housing device 110 in a direction opposite to the direction of the other end, the driving device 160 can hide the display area of ​​the display device and / or the reflecting device 150 from the visible area of ​​the user. For example, the driving device 160 can control the opening / closing of the housing device 110 by performing a folding operation or an extending operation relative to one end of the housing device 110.

[0087] For example, when the housing device 110 is opened by extending one end of the housing device 110 in a direction opposite to the direction in which the inner ceiling is positioned, the drive device 160 may expose the display area of ​​the display and / or the reflective device 150 to the user. For example, the drive device 160 may hide the display area of ​​the display device and / or the reflective device 150 from the visible area of ​​the user because the housing device 110 is closed by folding one end of the housing device 110 in a direction opposite to the direction in which the inner ceiling is positioned.

[0088] According to one embodiment, the camera 170 may be installed in the vehicle (eg, the camera 170 may be installed in an area of ​​a seat headrest in front of a seat where a user sits and / or an upper area of ​​a pillar located between seats).

[0089] For example, the camera 170 may recognize a user's gesture. The controller 130 may control at least one of opening / closing of the case device 110, operation of the display device 120, or a combination thereof based on the recognized gesture.

[0090] Figure 1 The configuration of the vehicle display control device 100 shown is provided for the purpose of explanation, and the embodiments of the present invention are not necessarily limited thereto. For example, the vehicle display control device 100 may further include a memory and / or a communication device.

[0091] According to one embodiment, the memory may store commands or data. For example, the memory may store at least one instruction that, when executed by the controller 130 , allows the vehicle display control device 100 to perform various operations.

[0092] For example, the memory may be implemented in the form of a single chipset integrated with the controller 130. The controller 130 may include at least one communication processor or a modem. The memory of one embodiment may include a plurality of different memory devices as a system.

[0093] According to one embodiment, the communication device may support establishing a communication channel (e.g., a wireless communication channel) between the vehicle display control device 100 and an external device (e.g., at least one external device corresponding to a user), and communicate through the established communication channel. For example, the communication device may include at least one communication processor (e.g., an application processor) that operates independently of the controller 130 to support direct (e.g., wired) communication or wireless communication.

[0094] For example, the communication device may include a wireless communication module (e.g., a cellular communication module, a short-range wireless communication module, a global navigation satellite system (GNSS) communication module, or a combination thereof), or a wired communication module (e.g., a local area network (LAN) communication module, a power line communication module, or a combination thereof). The relevant communication module of the mobile communication module may communicate with an external electronic device via a first network (e.g., a short-range communication network such as Bluetooth, Wireless Fidelity (Wi-Fi) Direct, Infrared Data Association (IrDA) or a combination thereof) or a second network (e.g., a long-range communication network such as a traditional cellular network, a 5G network, a next-generation network, the Internet, or a computer network included in the network (e.g., a local area network (LAN), a wide area network (WAN) or a combination thereof). Several types of communication modules may be integrated into one component (e.g., a single chip), or may be implemented as a system with different components (e.g., multiple chips). In addition, the communication device may be implemented in the form of a single chip together with the controller 130.

[0095] For example, the communication device may transmit or receive various data based on communication with the external device. For example, the communication device may acquire information of at least one image reproduced by at least one external device through a pairing function with at least one external device.

[0096] Figure 2 A view showing the operation of the vehicle display control device according to the embodiment of the present invention.

[0097] According to one embodiment, a vehicle display control device (e.g., Figure 1 The vehicle display control device 100 may include: a projection device 212 (eg, Figure 1 projection device 140), a display device (e.g., Figure 1 The display device 120, the display area 213 included in the display device, the housing device 215 (for example, Figure 1 at least one of the housing devices 110), or a combination thereof.

[0098] refer to Figure 2In FIG. 210 , according to one embodiment, a user 219 may have a rear seat 217 in a direction facing a front seat 218. For example, the vehicle display control device may open the housing device 215 based on a user input for outputting at least one image. For example, the vehicle display control device may open (expand) the housing device 215 as shown in FIG. 210 , and may project at least one image onto a display area 213 included in the display device using a projection device 212.

[0099] For example, at least one image projected onto the display area 213 may be displayed to the user through a reflective device formed in at least a portion of the interior ceiling 250 . Figure 2 The reflective area 211 shown in FIG. 2 may be a display area in which at least one projected image is reflected by a reflective device and is reflected on the reflective area 211 in a manner that is optically and visually perceived by a user. For reference, Figure 2 The illustrated embodiment may be an embodiment in which the reflecting means corresponds to reflective glass.

[0100] refer to Figure 2 220 , according to one embodiment, the vehicle display control device may be provided with at least one image displayed to a user of a seat located behind the first seat 218 - 1 and the second seat 218 - 2 .

[0101] For example, the vehicle display control device may open a housing device 215 that is configured to cover an area of ​​the interior ceiling 250.

[0102] For example, the vehicle display control device 100 can provide the user with a screen reflected from the reflection area 211 between the housing device 110 and the interior ceiling 250. For example, the screen reflected from the reflection area 211 can be a screen of at least one image output through the display area and reflected by the reflection device.

[0103] For example, one end 299 of the housing device 215 of the vehicle display control device 100 may be configured to be bent toward the inner ceiling 250 .

[0104] For example, the auxiliary display may be provided in a partial area of ​​one end 299 of the housing device 215. The vehicle display control device 100 may display at least one of the vehicle's driving information, battery information, and weather information or a combination thereof for the user through the auxiliary display.

[0105] Figure 3 A schematic diagram showing an arrangement structure of components of a vehicle display control device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0106] refer to Figure 3 FIG. 310 , according to one embodiment, a vehicle display control device (e.g., Figure 1 The vehicle display control device 100 may include: a projection device 312 (eg, Figure 1 projection device 140), a display (e.g., Figure 1 120), a display area 313 (e.g., a diffusion film) included in the display, an auxiliary display 317, a housing device 315 (e.g., Figure 1 housing device 110), a drive device 319 (e.g., Figure 1 at least one of the drive devices 160), or a combination thereof.

[0107] refer to Figure 3 310 and 320 , according to one embodiment, the vehicle display control device may include an auxiliary display 317 disposed in a partial area 325 at one end of the housing device 315 .

[0108] Figure 4A A view showing a configuration of a vehicle display control device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0109] refer to Figure 4A FIG. 410 , according to one embodiment, a vehicle display control device (e.g., Figure 1 The vehicle display control device 100) may use a driving device (e.g., Figure 1 The drive device 160) closes the housing device 415 (for example, Figure 1 housing device 110).

[0110] For example, the vehicle display control device can close the housing device 110 by rolling up one end of the housing device 415 in a first direction facing another end opposite to the one end, so that the components set in the housing device 110 are hidden from the user's visible area.

[0111] refer to Figure 4A 420 , according to one embodiment, the vehicle display control device may open the housing device 415 using a drive device.

[0112] For example, the vehicle display control device can open the housing device 415 by unfolding one end of the housing device 415 in a second direction opposite to the first direction, so that at least one image displayed by the display area is reflected from the reflection area 411 to provide a reflected screen to the user. For reference, when the reflection device includes reflective glass, Figure 4A The reflective region 411 shown may be a region that is reflected.

[0113] Figure 4B A view showing a configuration of a vehicle display control device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0114] refer to Figure 4B 430, according to one embodiment, a vehicle display control device (e.g., Figure 1 The vehicle display control device 100) may use a driving device (e.g., Figure 1 The drive device 160) is used to close the housing device 425 (for example, Figure 1 housing device 110).

[0115] For example, the vehicle display control device can close the housing device 425 by folding one end 429 of the housing device 425 in a third direction facing the inner ceiling 450 so that the components provided in the housing device 425 are hidden from the visible area of ​​the user.

[0116] refer to Figure 4B 440 , according to one embodiment, the vehicle display control device may use a drive device to open the housing device 425 .

[0117] For example, the vehicle display control device may open the housing device 425 by unfolding or tilting one end of the housing device 425 in a fourth direction opposite to the third direction, so that at least one image displayed by the display area is reflected from the reflection area 421 to provide a reflected screen to the user. For reference, when the reflection device includes an optical lens, Figure 4B The reflective region 421 shown may be a region that is reflected.

[0118] Figure 5 FIG. 4 is a flow chart showing a vehicle display control method according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0119] According to one embodiment, a vehicle display control device (e.g., Figure 1 The vehicle display control device 100) can execute Figure 5 For example, at least a portion of the components included in a vehicle display control device of an embodiment (e.g., housing device 110, display device 120, controller 130, projection device 140, reflection device 150, drive device 160, camera 170, or a combination thereof) can be used for the operation of the method embodiment.

[0120] According to one embodiment, the operations of S510 to S530 may be performed sequentially, but not necessarily in a certain order. For example, the order of the operations may be changed, or at least two operations may be performed in parallel. Figure 5 In the following description, the above description corresponding to the embodiment or a repeated description of the above description may be briefly described or omitted.

[0121] According to one method embodiment, the vehicle display control device may recognize that a user is in a vehicle (operation S510 ).

[0122] For example, the vehicle display control device can recognize that the user is in the vehicle by using a camera.

[0123] According to one embodiment, when receiving an input for reproducing multimedia content, the vehicle display control device may unfold the screen device (operation S520).

[0124] For example, the vehicle display control may receive a user input including a command to render at least one image comprising multimedia content.

[0125] For example, when receiving user input, the vehicle display control device may unfold (or open) the housing device included in the screen device to expose at least a portion of the components disposed between the housing device and the interior ceiling to the user.

[0126] According to one embodiment, the vehicle display control device may irradiate the output image into / onto the film through the projector, and may reflect the image to an area of ​​the roof through the film (operation S530).

[0127] For example, the vehicle display control device may illuminate (project) at least one image onto the film (or display area) through at least one beam projector (or projection device) disposed in the vehicle.

[0128] For example, at least one image displayed through the film can be reflected to an area (e.g., reflective glass and / or optical lens) of the roof (e.g., interior ceiling). The reflected image can be provided to the user within the user's visible area.

[0129] Figure 6 A schematic diagram showing the operation of the vehicle display control device according to the embodiment of the present invention.

[0130] According to one embodiment, a vehicle display control device (e.g., Figure 1 The vehicle display control device 100 may include: a projection device 612 (eg, Figure 1 projection device 140), a display device (e.g., Figure 1 120), a display area 613 included in the display device, a housing device 615 (eg, Figure 1 at least one of the housing devices 110), or a combination thereof.

[0131] refer to Figure 6 610 , according to one embodiment, the vehicle display control device may close the housing device 615 to hide components of the vehicle display control device from a visible area of ​​a user 619 .

[0132] refer to Figure 6In FIG. 620 , according to one embodiment, a user 619 may have the rear seat 617 in a direction facing the front seat 618 .

[0133] For example, the vehicle display control device may open the housing device 615 based on a user input outputting at least one image. In this case, the vehicle display control device 100 may open the housing device 615 by extending or tilting one end 625 of the housing device 615 toward the headrest of the front seat 618.

[0134] For example, the vehicle display control device may open (expand) the housing device 615 and may project at least one image onto a display area 613 included in the display device using the projection device 612 .

[0135] For example, at least one image projected onto the display area 613 may be displayed to the user through a reflective device formed in at least a portion of the interior ceiling 650 . Figure 6 The reflective area 611 shown may be a display area where the projected at least one image is reflected by the reflective device (ie, an optically perceived position 611 from the visual perspective of the user 619. For example, for reference, Figure 6 The illustrated embodiment may be one in which the reflecting means corresponds to reflective glass.

[0136] Figure 7 A schematic diagram showing the operation of the vehicle display control device according to the embodiment of the present invention.

[0137] refer to Figure 7 710, according to one embodiment, a vehicle display control device (e.g., Figure 1 The vehicle display control device 100 may include: a first projection device 712 (eg, Figure 1 projection device 140), a display device (e.g., Figure 1 The display device 120, the display area 713 included in the display device, the first housing device 715 (for example, Figure 1 at least one of the housing devices 110), or a combination thereof.

[0138] For example, the vehicle display control device may open the display control unit 791 based on receiving a first user input for outputting at least one image from the first user 791. Figure 7 The shell device 715 shown in Figure 710 can be used, and at least one image can be projected onto a display area 713 included in the display device by using the projection device 712.

[0139] For example, at least one image projected onto the display area 713 may be displayed to the first user 791 through a reflective device formed in at least a portion of the interior ceiling 750 . Figure 7 The reflection area 711 shown may be a display area where at least one projected image is reflected by a reflection device (image position 711 perceived from the visual perspective of the user 791). For example, as a reference, Figure 7 The embodiment shown in Figure 710 may be an embodiment in which the reflective device corresponds to reflective glass.

[0140] refer to Figure 7 In FIG. 720 , according to one embodiment, a vehicle display control device (e.g., Figure 1 The vehicle display control device 100 may include: a second projection device 722 (eg, Figure 2 projection device 140), a display device (e.g., Figure 1 The display device 120, the display area 723 included in the display device, the second housing device 725 (for example, Figure 1 For example, the vehicle display control device may open the housing device 725 based on receiving a second user input for outputting at least one image from the second user 792, and may project at least one image onto the display area 723 included in the display device by using the projection device 722.

[0141] For example, at least one image projected onto the display area 723 may be displayed to the second user 792. For reference, according to Figure 7 The embodiment shown in FIG. 720 in FIG. 720 may be an embodiment in which the display area is used as a display, which is provided for illustration purposes. Therefore, even when the display area is implemented as a component that displays an image projected from a beam projector, the vehicle display control device may perform Figure 7 An embodiment shown in Figure 720.

[0142] For example, the vehicle display control device may move the other end 729 of the housing device 725 opposite to one end and connected to the interior ceiling 750 in a specific direction 795. Thus, the vehicle display control device may move (or control) the display area 723 in the direction 795 closer to or farther from the user.

[0143] Figure 8 1 is a schematic diagram showing the operation of the vehicle display control device according to the embodiment of the present invention.

[0144] According to one embodiment, a vehicle display control device (e.g., Figure 1 The vehicle display control device 100 may use a projection device (e.g., Figure 1 The projection device 140 and at least one door glass 851 and / or 853) display at least one image to the user.

[0145] For example, the vehicle display control device may project at least one image onto the rear door glass 851 of the vehicle by using the first projection device 811 located at a position different from that of the above-described embodiment.

[0146] For example, the vehicle display control device may project at least one image onto the side door glass 853 of the vehicle by using the first projection device 811 or a second projection device (not shown) separate from the first projection device 811 .

[0147] For example, the vehicle display control device may reduce or lower the transparency of the color-changing film provided in at least one door glass 851 or 853. Therefore, the visibility of at least one image displayed on at least one door glass 851 or 853 may be increased.

[0148] Fig. 9 FIG. 4 is a flow chart showing a vehicle display control method according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0149] According to one embodiment, a vehicle display control device (eg Figure 1 The vehicle display control device 100) can execute Fig. 9 For example, at least some components (e.g., Figure 1 The housing device 110, the display device 120, the controller 130, the projection device 140, the reflection device 150, the driving device 160, the camera 170, or a combination thereof) may be configured to perform Figure 5 operation.

[0150] According to one embodiment, the operations of S910 to S920 may be performed sequentially, but not necessarily in a certain order. For example, the order of the operations may be changed, or at least two operations may be performed in parallel. Fig. 9 In the following description, the above description corresponding to the embodiment or a repeated description of the above description may be briefly described or omitted.

[0151] According to one embodiment, the controller may open one end of a housing device disposed to cover an area of ​​an interior ceiling of a vehicle by using a driving device based on receiving a user input related to an operation of the display device (operation S910).

[0152] For example, the controller can open the shell device by driving the device to expand, tilt or lower one end of the shell device in a direction opposite to the other end of the shell device, or to expand, tilt or lower one end of the shell device in a direction opposite to the direction facing the interior ceiling.

[0153] According to one embodiment, the controller may display at least one image corresponding to the user input by using a display area included in (or generated by) the display device or reflected by the display device (operation S920).

[0154] For example, the vehicle display control device may display at least one image corresponding to the user input to the user by using the display area and / or the reflective area in which at least one image displayed on the display area is reflected.

[0155] Fig.10 FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing a system of a vehicle display control device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0156] refer to Fig.10 The computing system 1000 for the vehicle display control method may include at least one processor 1100, a memory 1300, a user interface input device 1400, a user interface output device 1500, a storage device 1600, and a network interface 1700 interconnected via a bus 1200.

[0157] The processor 1100 may be a central processing unit (CPU) or a semiconductor device for processing instructions stored in the memory 1300 and / or the storage device 1600. The memory 1300 and the storage device 1600 may include various types of volatile or non-volatile storage media, respectively. For example, the memory 1300 may include a read-only memory (ROM) and a random access memory (RAM).

[0158] Therefore, the operations of the methods or algorithms described in conjunction with the embodiments disclosed in the present invention may be directly implemented by using hardware modules, software modules, or a combination thereof executed by the processor 1100. The software module may reside on a storage medium (i.e., the memory 1300 and / or the storage device 1600) such as RAM, flash memory, ROM, erasable programmable ROM (EPROM), electrically EPROM (EEPROM), registers, a hard disk, a removable disk, a compact disk-ROM (CD-ROM), or a combination thereof.

[0159] An exemplary storage medium may be incorporated into the processor 1100. The processor 1100 may read information from the storage medium and may write information to the storage medium. Alternatively, the storage medium may be integrated with the processor 1100. The processor and the storage medium may reside in an application specific integrated circuit (ASIC). The ASIC may reside in a user terminal. Alternatively, the processor and the storage medium may reside as independent components of a user terminal.

[0160] According to the present invention, an apparatus for controlling a display of a vehicle and a method thereof have the following effects and advantages.

[0161] According to at least one embodiment of the present invention, there may be provided a device for controlling a display device, a projection device, a camera, a driving device, a housing device, or a combination thereof provided in a vehicle.

[0162] In addition, according to at least one embodiment of the present invention, in a device for controlling a display of a vehicle and a method thereof, a video is provided by a display device set at an appropriate position, allowing a user to watch the video in a relaxed posture, rather than displaying the video through a display on the rear surface of the headrest of the seat in front of the seat where the user is sitting, thereby improving the driver's driving satisfaction.

[0163] Furthermore, according to at least one embodiment of the present invention, in an apparatus for controlling a display of a vehicle and a method thereof, internal openness may be increased by following future mobility trends, and various types of visual and / or auditory contents may be provided to a user.

[0164] In addition, according to at least one embodiment of the present invention, in an apparatus for controlling a display of a vehicle and a method thereof, images of passengers in rear seats may be output to interior components of the vehicle, thereby increasing the entertainment factor during driving.

[0165] Various effects and advantages directly or indirectly understood through the present disclosure can be provided.

[0166] The above description is only an example of the technical idea of ​​the present invention, and those skilled in the art may make various modifications and changes without departing from the scope of the present invention.

[0167] Therefore, exemplary embodiments of the present invention are provided to explain the spirit and scope of the present invention without limiting it, so that the spirit and scope of the present invention are not necessarily limited by the embodiments. The scope of the present invention should be understood based on the appended claims, and all technical ideas within the scope equivalent to the claims should be included within the scope of the present invention.

[0168] Although the present invention has been described above with reference to the exemplary embodiments and the accompanying drawings, the present invention is not limited thereto and various modifications and variations may be made by those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention as claimed in the following claims.

Claims

1. A device for controlling a display of a vehicle, the device comprising: housing means configured to cover a region of an interior ceiling of the vehicle; a display device interposed between the housing device and the interior ceiling, and the display device includes a display area configured to display at least one image based on one end of the housing device in an open position; as well as A controller is configured to control the display device to display the at least one image by using a display area of ​​the display device.

2. The device according to claim 1, wherein: The controller is also configured to display the at least one image through a display device including the display area.

3. The device according to claim 1, wherein: The one end portion of the housing device is configured to be bent in a direction facing the inner ceiling.

4. The device according to claim 1, wherein: The display device includes an auxiliary display disposed in an area of ​​the one end portion, and the auxiliary display is configured to display at least one or any combination of driving information, battery information, and weather information of the vehicle.

5. The device according to claim 1, wherein: The controller is also configured to control another end of the shell based on receiving user input for controlling the position of the display device, the other end being opposite to the one end of the shell device and coupled to the interior ceiling in a direction closer to or away from the user.

6. The device according to claim 1, further comprising at least one projection device, wherein: The controller is further configured to project the at least one image onto the display area by using the at least one projection device.

7. The device according to claim 6, wherein: The controller is further configured to project the at least one image onto a diffusion film included in the display area using the at least one projection device.

8. The device according to claim 6, wherein: The controller is also configured to: projecting the at least one image onto the at least one door glass using the at least one projection device based on receiving a user input for displaying on the at least one door glass of the vehicle; and The transparency of the color-changing film disposed on the at least one door glass is reduced.

9. The device according to claim 6, further comprising a reflecting device disposed in at least a portion of the interior ceiling to reflect the at least one image projected onto the display area so that the at least one image is displayed toward an interior of the vehicle.

10. The device according to claim 9, wherein: The reflecting device includes one or both of reflective glass and an optical lens, and wherein the reflecting device is configured to reflect the at least one image projected onto the display area toward the interior.

11. The device according to claim 1 further includes a drive device configured to be connected to an area of ​​the shell device, wherein the controller is further configured to control the opening and closing of the shell device through the drive device based on receiving user input for operation of the display device.

12. The device according to claim 11, wherein The controller is further configured to control opening and closing of the housing device by rolling and unfolding the housing device or folding and extending the housing device based on receiving a user input for operation of the display device.

13. The apparatus of claim 1, further comprising at least one camera, wherein: The controller is also configured to: recognizing a gesture of a user in the vehicle by means of the at least one camera, and At least one or any combination of opening of the housing device, closing of the housing device, and operation of the display device is controlled based on the recognized gesture.

14. The device according to claim 1, wherein: The controller is further configured to display at least one image on the display area by performing a pairing operation with at least one external device, the at least one image being reproduced on the at least one external device corresponding to a user.

15. The device according to claim 1, wherein: The controller is also configured to disable display operation of the at least one image in response to sensing an emergency situation during autonomous driving of the vehicle.

16. A method for controlling a display of a vehicle, the method comprising the steps of: In response to receiving a user input for operation of the display device, opening an end of a housing device arranged to cover an area of ​​an interior ceiling of the vehicle; and At least one image corresponding to the user input is displayed using a display area included in the display device.

17. The method according to claim 16, wherein: The step of opening the one end of the housing device includes opening the housing device by unfolding the housing device or extending the housing device in response to receiving the user input.

18. The method according to claim 16, wherein: The step of displaying the at least one image comprises: projecting the at least one image onto a diffusion film included in the display area using at least one projection device; and The at least one image projected onto the display area is reflected by a reflection device provided on at least a portion of the interior ceiling so that the at least one image is displayed toward the interior of the vehicle.

19. The method according to claim 16, wherein: The method for controlling a display of the vehicle further comprises the steps of: At least one image is displayed on the display area by the controller by performing a pairing operation with at least one external device, and the at least one image is reproduced on the at least one external device corresponding to the user.

20. The method according to claim 16, further comprising the steps of: In response to sensing an emergency situation during autonomous driving of the vehicle, a display operation of the at least one image is disabled.

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