Cockpit system comprising operating system configured to use projector

Abstract

A cockpit system for a cockpit in a mobile device includes: a projector disposed in the cockpit of the mobile device; and an operating system configured to display an image emitted from the projector. The operating system includes: a projection lens on which content emitted from the projector is displayed; the frame is arranged on the edge of the projection lens and provides rigidity for the projection lens; and a holder configured to connect the projection lens and a frame of the mobile device to each other. The projection lens includes a light transmitting element, a lens element, and a touch film.

Description

[0001] Cross - reference to related applications

[0002] This application claims the benefit of priority of Korean Patent Application No. 10 - 2023 - 0194335, filed on December 28, 2023, which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety as if fully set forth herein. Technical field

[0003] Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to displays of mobile devices (e.g., vehicles and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs)), and more particularly to a cockpit system including an operating system using a projector. Background art

[0004] Recently, as vehicles have become digital, many controllers have been installed in vehicles. Various communication functions between the controllers can allow the vehicle's location to be remotely checked via the Internet or using a smartphone, and enable a user to discover nearby charging stations. By a user (or driver)'s button touch, all information regarding the current state of the vehicle (e.g., battery charge state or pre - treatment state of the vehicle) can be checked in real time. In addition, an intelligent driving assistance system acquires road driving information, making driving more convenient for the driver.

[0005] In this regard, a cluster can be used in a vehicle. The cluster can provide basic functions of the vehicle (e.g., driving speed, mileage, a dashcam, and an instrument panel function for displaying engine speed (engine revolutions per minute)). For example, the cluster can provide charging infrastructure network information, driving mileage, the current state of the battery, information output, and other accurate and convenient vehicle information required for the driving environment.

[0006] In particular, vehicles have recently used various digital cockpits for digital clustering to effectively present vehicle information. Therefore, there is a need to develop a technology capable of processing these digital cockpits in an integrated manner.

[0007] In addition, in recent vehicles, various display types are required to provide convenience of use for drivers and passengers, and a technology capable of changing the cockpit layout according to these display types is needed. Summary of the invention

[0008] The present disclosure aims to solve the above - mentioned problems. An object of the present disclosure is to provide a cockpit system including an operating system configured to use a projector.

[0009] Another object of the present disclosure is to provide a transmissive display capable of providing information to a driver and a passenger by transmitting light to the operating system.

[0010] The technical subject matter to be solved by the present disclosure is not limited to the above technical solutions. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can understand other technical subject matters not described above from the following description of the present disclosure.

[0011] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, a cockpit system for a cockpit in a mobile device includes: a projector disposed in the cockpit of the mobile device; and an operating system configured to display an image emitted from the projector. The operating system includes: a projection lens on which content emitted from the projector is displayed; a border disposed on the edge of the projection lens to provide rigidity to the projection lens; and a bracket configured to connect the projection lens and the frame of the mobile device to each other, wherein the projection lens includes a light-transmitting element, a lens element, and a touch film.

[0012] The projection lens may include multiple layers, where the multiple layers include a light-transmitting element as the first layer, a lens element as the second layer, and a touch film as the third layer.

[0013] The light-transmitting element may include at least one of a translucent leather, a translucent coating (paint), and a translucent film.

[0014] The lens element may include at least one of polycarbonate (PC) and polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA).

[0015] The projection lens may include: a first lens configured to display a first content emitted from the projector; and a second lens configured to display a second content emitted from the projector.

[0016] The first lens may display at least one function among media, sound, and favorites in a shortcut format.

[0017] The second lens may display at least one function among a driving-related cluster of the driver, a cluster widget, a map, media, and weather.

[0018] The projection lens may provide at least one of a touch function, a haptic function, and a hover function through the touch film.

[0019] The bracket may further include a haptic module, and the bracket may transmit haptic vibrations generated by the touch film to the haptic module.

[0020] It should be understood that the above general description and the following detailed description of the present disclosure are both exemplary and explanatory, and are intended to provide further explanation of the claimed disclosure. Description of the Drawings

[0021] The accompanying drawings are used to provide a further understanding of the present disclosure, and are incorporated into and constitute a part of this application. The accompanying drawings illustrate embodiments of the present disclosure and, together with the description, are used to explain the principles of the present disclosure.

[0022] Figure 1 And Figure 2 is a diagram showing an example of a cockpit system including an operating system using a projector according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0023] Figure 3 is a diagram showing an example of the content of an operating system displayed using a projector according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0024] Figure 4 And Figure 5 is a diagram showing an example of the configuration of an operating system displayed using a projector according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0025] Figure 6 is a diagram showing an example of an operating system displayed using a projector according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Detailed Description of the Embodiments

[0026] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present disclosure will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings so that those skilled in the art can easily implement the present disclosure. However, the present disclosure can be implemented in various different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein. In the accompanying drawings, components unrelated to the description of the present disclosure are omitted for clarity of explanation, and like reference numerals will be used throughout this specification to refer to like components.

[0027] In the specification, when a component "includes" an element, this means that the component may also include another element, rather than excluding another element, unless otherwise specified.

[0028] Figure 1 And Figure 2 is a diagram showing an example of a cockpit system including an operating system using a projector according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0029] Figure 1 And Figure 2 illustrates an embodiment of implementing a cockpit system in a projection manner using an internal projector 1100.

[0030] To implement a display-type cockpit system, a light-emitting display (such as a light-emitting diode (LED) display) can be used, but there are many curves / surfaces in the internal space of a mobile device such as a vehicle. Considering such vehicle internal characteristics, it is difficult to implement a light-emitting display.

[0031] Thus, in one embodiment of the present disclosure, the internal projector 1100 of the mobile device is used to configure the operating system 1200 in a projection manner, and the advantage of the operating system 1200 is that even in a space with many curves / surfaces as shown in Figure 2 it can be freely implemented.

[0032] The operating system using the projector can enable the image emitted by the projector to be implemented by a multi-faceted operating system. Shortcut-type content can be displayed on the first lens 1210 of the operating system 1200, and the heating ventilation air conditioning (HVAC) content implemented in an animated manner can be displayed on the second lens 1220 of the operating system 1200.

[0033] For example, the lower end 1220 of the operating system can enable the image to be projected even on a hyperbolic surface, thereby increasing the degree of freedom in design.

[0034] Figure 3 FIG. is a diagram showing example content of an operating system displayed using a projector according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0035] Referring to Figure 3 , the first lens 1210 of the operating system 1200 is an application related to user settings and can output applications such as media, sound, and favorites.

[0036] The second lens 1220 of the operating system 1200 can output driving-related clusters, cluster widgets, maps, media, and weather-related applications for the driver, and can output these applications according to the operations or condition settings of the driver (or passenger).

[0037] However, the above configuration of the display is only an example, and the corresponding areas can be integrated and displayed according to the operations or condition settings of the driver / passenger. For example, as will be described later, according to the display mode, an image integrated into one of the first lens 1210 and the second lens 1220 can be displayed.

[0038] Figure 4 and Figure 5 FIG. is a diagram showing an example configuration of an operating system displayed using a projector according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0039] Referring to Figure 4 and Figure 5 , a cockpit including an operating system using a projector according to the present disclosure may include a projector 1100 and an operating system 1200.

[0040] The projector 1100 can be placed in the cockpit inside a vehicle. The projector 1100 can output an image to the operating system 1200 to provide information to the vehicle's operating system. The image output by the projector 1100 can be provided to the user through the operating system 1200.

[0041] The operating system 1200 can include a projection lens 1210, a haptic lens 1220, a bezel 1230, and a mounting bracket 1240.

[0042] Each of the projection lens 1210 and the haptic lens 1220 can display a part of the operating system screen through a projection lens (on which the image emitted by the projector 1100 is projected). The projection lens 1210 can be the first lens of the operating system.

[0043] The haptic lens 1220 can include a lens 1221 and a touch film 1222. The haptic lens 1220 can have a light-transmitting element laminated on the front surface of the lens 1221, and the touch film 1222 can be laminated on the rear surface of the lens 1221. The haptic lens 1220 can be the second lens of the operating system.

[0044] The light-transmitting element can include at least one of a translucent leather, a translucent coating, and a translucent film.

[0045] When the light-transmitting element is a translucent leather, the translucent leather may require conditions such as brightness, contrast, and material pattern.

[0046] For example, the brightness of the translucent leather can be 500 cd / m 2 or higher. The material pattern of the translucent leather needs to be a material pattern that does not impair image clarity, aiming to avoid large or irregular patterns.

[0047] If the light-transmitting element is made of a translucent coating, the image can be achieved by coating a transparent textured paint.

[0048] The lens 1221 can be made of a material such as acrylic or polycarbonate (PC). For example, the lens 1221 can use at least one material selected from polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) and transparent PC.

[0049] The lens 1221 can be set to a preset thickness or a greater thickness to avoid inconvenience to the user handling the operating system. For example, the lens 1221 can be set to a thickness of 4T or greater.

[0050] The touch film 1222 can be a film for touch and hover functions of the operating system. Thus, by combining the lens 1220 and the touch film 1222, functions such as touch, haptic, and hover of the operating system can be achieved.

[0051] The bezel 1230 is provided on the edge of the haptic lens 1220 to ensure the rigidity of the structure.

[0052] The mounting bracket 1240 can connect the haptic lens 1220 and the vehicle frame to each other. The mounting bracket 1240 can transmit the haptic vibration generated by the haptic lens 1220 to a haptic module (not shown).

[0053] Figure 6 FIG. is a diagram showing an example of an operating system displayed using a projector according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0054] Referring to Figure 6 , the operating system using a projector according to the present disclosure can display the operating system screen 2000 through a lens having a back surface, an image is projected onto the back surface, and the lens can be made of a material other than translucent leather, so that the light transmission of the lens can be achieved. Therefore, the operating system can be configured to have colors, materials, and finishes (CMF) suitable for various situations and purposes.

[0055] When a translucent coating is used in the light-transmitting element, the image emitted from the projector 1100 can be achieved by coating the lens with a transparent texture coating. The lens using the translucent coating can include multiple layers.

[0056] For example, an optical film can be used for the first layer (layer 1), a transparent substrate can be used for the second layer (layer 2), and a transparent texture coating can be used for the third layer (layer 3).

[0057] At this time, the projected image emitted from the projector 1100 sequentially passes through the first layer, the second layer, and the third layer, and the resulting image is finally focused on the third layer, and the user can check the image output on these layers.

[0058] Meanwhile, when a translucent film is used in the light-transmitting element, the image emitted to the projector 1100 can be achieved by merging the lens and the translucent film. The lens using the translucent film can include multiple layers.

[0059] For example, an optical film can be used for the first layer (layer 1), a transparent substrate (PC or PMMA) can be used for the second layer (layer 2), and a translucent film can be used for the third layer (layer 3).

[0060] At this time, the projection image emitted from the projector 1100 sequentially passes through the first layer, the second layer, and the third layer, and the obtained image is finally focused on the third layer, and the user can check the image output on these layers.

[0061] A detailed description of the preferred embodiments of the present disclosure as disclosed above is provided so that those skilled in the art can implement and embody the present disclosure. Although described with reference to the preferred embodiments of the present disclosure, those skilled in the art will understand that various modifications and variations can be made to the present disclosure without departing from the spirit or scope of the present disclosure. For example, those skilled in the art can use the various components described in the above embodiments in a manner of combining them with each other.

[0062] Therefore, the present disclosure is not intended to be limited to the embodiments shown herein, but is intended to cover the broadest scope that matches the principles and novel features disclosed herein.

[0063] It can be clearly seen from the above description that a cockpit system including an operating system designed to use a projector can be effectively configured.

[0064] Specifically, an embodiment of the present disclosure can implement a transmissive display that can provide information to a driver and a passenger by transmitting light to the operating system, thereby providing necessary information to the driver and a passenger.

[0065] Those skilled in the art will understand that various modifications and variations can be made to the present disclosure without departing from the spirit or scope of the present disclosure. Therefore, the present disclosure is intended to cover the modifications and variations of the present disclosure as long as they are within the scope of the technical solutions of the present disclosure and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A cockpit system for a cockpit in a mobile device, comprising: a projector disposed in a cockpit of the mobile device; as well as an operating system configured to display an image emitted from the projector, The operating system includes: a projection lens on which the content emitted from the projector is displayed; a frame disposed on an edge of the projection lens to provide rigidity to the projection lens; and a bracket configured to connect the projection lens and a frame of the mobile device to each other, Wherein, the projection lens includes a light-transmitting element, a lens element and a touch film.

2. The cockpit system according to claim 1, in, The projection lens comprises a plurality of layers, and The plurality of layers include the light-transmitting element as a first layer, the lens element as a second layer, and the touch film as a third layer.

3. The cockpit system according to claim 2, wherein: The light-transmitting element includes at least one of translucent leather, a translucent coating, and a translucent film.

4. The cockpit system according to claim 2, wherein: The lens element includes at least one of polycarbonate PC and polymethyl methacrylate PMMA.

5. The cockpit system according to claim 1, wherein: The projection lens comprises: a first lens configured to display first content emitted from the projector; and The second lens is configured to display second content emitted from the projector.

6. The cockpit system according to claim 5, wherein: The first lens is configured to display at least one function of media, sound, and favorites in a shortcut format.

7. The cockpit system according to claim 6, wherein: The second lens is configured to display at least one function of a driver's driving-related cluster, cluster widgets, maps, media, and weather.

8. The cockpit system according to claim 1, wherein: The projection lens provides at least one of a touch function, a haptic function, and a hovering function through the touch film.

9. The cockpit system according to claim 8, wherein: The bracket also includes a haptic module, and The bracket is configured to transmit tactile vibration generated from the touch film to the tactile module.

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