Method for changing cockpit layout according to display mode and cockpit system using same

Abstract

A cockpit system changing layout according to a display mode in a mobile device includes: a front display disposed in front of a driver seat and a passenger seat of the mobile device; a controller for moving the front display upward and downward and tilting the front display; and a see-through panel for transmitting light from a lower region of the front display to provide information to a driver and a passenger after the front display moves downward when a low mode in the display modes is applied. The front display comprises a display panel, the display panel comprises a plurality of display areas, and when at least one of the display areas is not activated, a hidden panel effect is presented, so that the display area which is not activated is indistinguishable from a part except the display area which is not activated.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The following description relates to displays in mobile devices such as vehicles or uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAVs), and more particularly, to a method of changing a cockpit layout according to a display mode and a cockpit system using the method. Background Art

[0002] In recent years, with the digitalization of vehicles, many controllers have been installed in vehicles, and various communication functions between the controllers can remotely locate the vehicle via the Internet or a smartphone and discover nearby charging stations. In addition, with just a touch of a button, all information on the current state of the vehicle, such as battery charging or pre-conditioning, can be viewed in real time. In addition, intelligent driving assistance systems can also obtain road driving information, creating a more convenient driving environment for the driver.

[0003] In this regard, an instrument cluster can be used, which provides basic functions of the vehicle, such as driving speed, mileage, odometer, and engine speed (RPM) gauges. For example, the instrument cluster provides charging infrastructure network information, distance to empty (DTE), the current battery state, information output, and other accurate and convenient vehicle information required for the driving environment.

[0004] In particular, recently vehicles have used digital instrument clusters of various digital cockpits to effectively represent vehicle information. Therefore, a technology for processing these digital cockpits in an integrated manner needs to be developed.

[0005] In addition, for recent vehicles, various display modes are needed to provide convenience for drivers and passengers, so a technology for changing the cockpit layout according to the display mode is required. Summary of the Invention

[0006] To solve the above problems, an aspect of the present disclosure proposes a method of changing a cockpit layout according to a display mode and a cockpit system using the method.

[0007] Specifically, an embodiment of the present disclosure provides a front display having a display panel including a plurality of display regions, and when at least one display region is not activated, providing a stealth panel effect that makes the unactivated display region indistinguishable from other display regions.

[0008] In addition, an embodiment of the present disclosure proposes a low position mode to ensure the driver's forward view, and proposes a system for implementing a transparent display. Even in the low position mode, by making the light passing through the lower region of the front display transmissive, the transparent display can provide information to the driver and passengers.

[0009] In addition, embodiments of the present disclosure provide a system for changing the interface of an activated display screen to match the size of the screen exposed in the low position mode.

[0010] The technical objectives to be achieved by the present disclosure are not limited to the above-mentioned technical objectives, and those skilled in the art will clearly understand other unmentioned technical objectives from the following description.

[0011] In one aspect of the present disclosure, a cockpit system that changes the layout according to the display mode in a mobile device includes: a front display disposed in front of the driver's seat and the passenger seat of the mobile device; a controller configured to move the front display up and down and tilt the front display; and a perspective panel configured to transmit light from a lower region of the front display to provide information to the driver and the passenger after the front display moves down when the low position mode in the display mode is applied. The front display includes a display panel, and the display panel includes a plurality of display regions. When at least one of the plurality of display regions is not activated, a concealed panel effect is presented, making the unactivated display region indistinguishable from the portion other than the unactivated display region.

[0012] The front display may further include: a black masking layer attached to the front surface of the display panel and covering the boundary region between the display regions in black; a concealed panel layer disposed on the front surface of the black masking layer and configured to present the concealed panel effect; and a front glass disposed on the front surface of the concealed panel layer to protect the display panel.

[0013] The display mode may include: a standard mode in which the front display is located at a preset position; a backward tilt mode in which the front display moves up and tilts away from the driver; and a low position mode in which the front display moves down.

[0014] In the low position mode, the interface on the activated screen in the plurality of display regions may be changed to match the size of the screen exposed above the perspective panel in the activated screen.

[0015] The display panel includes a separate light-emitting display in a region where perspective display through the perspective panel is not allowed in the boundary region between the plurality of display regions.

[0016] The plurality of display regions of the front display include a first blanking button, a first in-vehicle infotainment (IVI) display, a second in-vehicle infotainment (IVI) display, and a second blanking button.

[0017] When the low position mode is applied, the information provided through the perspective panel is information corresponding to the screens displayed on each of the first blanking button, the first IVI display, the second IVI display, and the second blanking button, and the information is more simplified than the information displayed in the upper part of the front display.

[0018] Touch input is applicable to the perspective panel.

[0019] The plurality of display areas include a first display area and a second display area, and when a failure of the first display area is detected, the information displayed on the first display area is displayed on the second display area.

[0020] In another aspect of the present disclosure, a method of changing a cockpit layout according to a display mode in a mobile device includes: selecting a first mode from a first group of modes including a standard mode, a backward tilt mode, and a low position mode; when the first mode is the low position mode, moving the front display downward; transmitting light from a lower area of the downward-moved front display through a perspective panel to provide information to a driver and a passenger; and changing an interface on an activated screen in the downward-moved front display to match the size of the screen exposed above the perspective panel. Description of the Drawings

[0021] The above and other aspects, features, and advantages of certain embodiments of the present disclosure will become more apparent from the following description taken in conjunction with the drawings, in which:

[0022] Figure 1 is a view showing an exemplary front display including a plurality of display areas according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0023] Figure 2 is a view showing a method of changing a cockpit layout according to a display mode in an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0024] Figure 3 is a view showing components of a front display according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0025] Figure 4 is a detailed view showing display positions in each display mode during a driving mode according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0026] Figures 5 to 7 is a view showing an example of changing an interface of a front display when switching from a standard mode to a low position mode according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0027] Figure 8 is a view showing content displayed on a front display in a standard mode during a driving mode according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0028] Figure 9 is a view showing the content displayed on the front display in the low position mode during the driving mode according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0029] Figure 10 and Figure 11 is a view showing the content displayed on the transparent panel according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Detailed Description of the Embodiment

[0030] Embodiments of the present disclosure will be described in detail below 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 many different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein. To clearly describe the disclosure in the drawings, parts irrelevant to the description are omitted. Throughout the specification, like reference numerals are assigned to like components.

[0031] Throughout the specification, when a component is referred to as "including" a certain element, it means that it may further include other elements without excluding other elements, unless otherwise specified.

[0032] Figure 1 is a view showing an exemplary front display including a plurality of display areas according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0033] Assume Figure 1 the front display 100 shown is disposed in front of the driver's seat and the passenger's seat in the mobile device. In other words, in the mobile device, the front display 100 is preferably disposed to span in front of the passenger's seat and in front of the driver's seat.

[0034] The front display 100 can measure specific parts (such as the eye / nose position) of the driver's face through a camera (such as a driver status monitor (DSM) camera) and adjust its height and tilt according to the position of the part.

[0035] In addition, according to Figure 1 the embodiment shown in Figure 1 the front display 100 may include a plurality of display areas 110, 120, 130, and 140. Although

[0036] The blanking buttons 110 and 140 generally refer to buttons configured to be recognized in the user's field of view only when needed. In Figure 1 the example of

[0037] the first IVI display 120 can display instrument clusters, cluster widgets, maps, media, and weather-related applications related to the driver's driving, and reset the display application area according to the operations or condition settings of the driver (or passenger).

[0038] The second IVI display 130 can display applications that can be controlled by the passenger, such as weather-related controls, media, and maps.

[0039] In an embodiment of the present disclosure, a low position mode is proposed to ensure the driver's forward field of view in the display mode. During the operation of the low position mode, the above-mentioned front display 100 can be moved downward by a controller (not shown).

[0040] In an embodiment of the present disclosure, a transparent panel 150 as shown in Figure 1 is also proposed. As described above, the front display 100 can be configured such that when the front display 100 is moved downward by applying the low position mode, the light passing through the transparent panel 150 from the lower area of the front display 100 provides information to the driver and the passenger.

[0041] It is assumed that the information provided through the transparent panel 150 corresponds to the screens displayed by each of the first blanking button 110, the first IVI display 120, the second IVI display 130, and the second blanking button 140. However, compared with the information displayed on the upper part of the front display 100, the information provided through the transparent panel 150 is preferably simplified information. "Simplified information" may refer to information that can be achieved with a lower resolution, a smaller amount, or a combination of both compared with the information displayed on the upper part of the front display 100.

[0042] As shown in Figure 1 the cockpit system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may further include an operating system 160. The operating system 160 can be implemented in a projection manner, as described later.

[0043] Figure 2 is a view showing a method of changing the cockpit layout according to the display mode in an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0044] InFigure 2 In the illustrated embodiment, the first mode may be selected. The first mode is any one of a first mode group (S210) including a standard mode (S211), a low position mode (S212), and a backward tilt mode (S213). The first mode group may refer to display modes classified according to the driver's condition during driving. Although the first mode group may be set to include various types of modes, such as a driver seat upward mode, a driver seat backward tilt mode, a standard mode, a backward tilt mode, and a low position mode, for ease of description, the following will be described with the three examples of the standard mode, the backward tilt mode, and the low position mode as the background.

[0045] Selecting the first mode may include measuring a specific part (such as the eye / nose position) of the driver's face through a camera (such as a DSM camera) and selecting the first mode according to the position of the specific part.

[0046] For example, when the position of the specific part is equal to or greater than a first reference height (such as 1 m) (corresponding to a larger driver sitting height), the backward tilt mode may be applied to effectively display the front display to the driver. When the position of the specific part is equal to or less than a second reference height (such as 70 cm) (corresponding to a smaller driver sitting height), the low position mode may be applied to ensure the driver's forward view. In addition, when the position of the specific part is between the first reference height and the second reference height, the standard mode may be applied to ensure the forward view according to the driver's state and improve the display efficiency.

[0047] When the first mode selected in step S210 is the low position mode, in an embodiment of the present disclosure, it is proposed to move the front display downward (S230) and, as described above with reference to Figure 1 transmit light from the lower region of the downwardly moved front display through the transparent panel to provide information to the driver and passengers (S240).

[0048] In addition, in an embodiment of the present disclosure, when the first mode selected in step S210 is the low position mode, the front display may be moved downward (S230), and the display interface may be changed (S250). That is, the front display may be moved downward, allowing the lower region of the display to transmit light through the transparent panel to provide information to the driver and passengers. The upper region other than the transparent region still displays information, and at the same time, the screen interface may be changed to match the size of the screen exposed above the transparent panel. In other words, the interface may be automatically changed according to the reduced size of the screen to display information.

[0049] As Figure 2 shown, the display interface change step S250 is after the transparent panel step S240, which should not be construed as a limitation. The order may be reversed, or these steps may be performed simultaneously.

[0050] Figure 3 It is a view showing components of the front display 100 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. The front display 100 may include a display panel 101, a black mask layer 102, a concealment panel layer 103, and a front glass 104.

[0051] The display panel 101 may include multiple display areas 110, 120, and 130, which provide information to the driver and passengers and enable control of a mobile device through multiple displays.

[0052] The multiple display areas 110, 120, and 130 may be individually controlled for their respective displays. The individual control enables multi-touch, and the driver and passengers can control them by simultaneously touching their respective displays, and the screen brightness can be individually adjusted, thereby increasing convenience.

[0053] In addition, when a failure is detected in the first display area, the front display 100 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may display the information that was displayed on the first display area on the second display area. Conventionally, when an instrument cluster and a control screen are configured on a single display, there may be a fatal risk when problems such as failures occur. In contrast, since the cockpit system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes multiple displays, even if one display area fails, driving safety can be improved by allowing the information to be displayed on another display.

[0054] In other words, by configuring multiple displays instead of a single display, safety and convenience can be improved. In addition, for an electric vehicle, only the required displays can be activated to reduce the power consumption of the displays and ensure that the driving range is equivalent to the reduced power consumption.

[0055] The black mask layer 102 may be disposed on the front surface of the display panel 101 and form a shape like a frame, and the frame is configured to cover the boundary area between the multiple display areas in black. When the display areas 110, 120, and 130 are not activated, the screen appears black, so the black mask layer 102 serving as the border of the display area is preferably processed to be pure black to reduce the contrast.

[0056] The concealment panel layer 103 may be disposed on the front surface of the black mask layer and enable the front display to achieve a dead front effect (DFE). DFE means that when the display area is not activated, the unactivated display area is indistinguishable from the part outside the display area. In other words, a finish is performed such that when the screen is turned off, the presence of the display is not perceptible, just as if only the external material is visible, and the resulting difference in the internal design can increase the aesthetic effect.

[0057] The aesthetic effect can be further enhanced by presenting the graphical user interface (GUI) in pure black on the screen. When attention needs to be drawn, only the information area that requires attention can be displayed, while DFE is implemented in other areas, thereby eliminating the factor of carelessness and improving driving safety.

[0058] For better presentation, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, a gradient effect can be applied to both end edges of the concealment panel layer 103.

[0059] The front glass 104 can be disposed on the front surface of the concealment panel layer and serves as the outermost external material to protect the display panel.

[0060] Figure 4 It is a detailed view showing the display positions in each display mode according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0061] First, in the embodiment shown in (a) of Figure 4 , the display position of the standard mode 311 is preferably set at such a height that the bottom line of the display effective area of the first IVI display on the front-mounted display is not covered by the perspective panel 150.

[0062] Second, in the embodiment shown in (b) of Figure 4 , in the backward tilt mode 312, the height of the driver's eyes / nose can be measured as described above, and the front-mounted display 100 can be adjusted to tilt backward accordingly to improve the display efficiency for the driver (S310). In addition, in a preferred embodiment of the present disclosure, it can be configured to precisely adjust the backward tilt degree of the front-mounted display 100 through the first blanking button 110.

[0063] Finally, in the embodiment shown in (c) of Figure 4 , in the low position mode 313, the height of the driver's eyes / nose can be measured as described above and the front-mounted display 100 can be moved downward to ensure the forward field of view (S320). In this case, as described above, it can be configured to provide simplified information through the light emitted from the bottom of the front-mounted display 100 through the perspective panel 150.

[0064] In an embodiment of the present disclosure, in the low position mode 313, there are areas covered due to the downward movement of the display below the blanking buttons 110 and 140. Considering the nature of the blanking buttons 110 and 140, it may not be effective to provide information using the light passing through the perspective panel 150 from the bottoms of the blanking buttons 110 and 140. In addition, the blanking buttons 110 and 140 can be configured such that the button settings are changed to maintain the existing functions of the blanking buttons in the areas not covered in the low position mode 313.

[0065] Figure 4 An embodiment is shown in which the operating system 160 is implemented in a projection manner using the internal projector 410. To implement the display-type operating system 160, a light-emitting display such as a light-emitting diode (LED) display may be used. However, there are many curves / surfaces in the interior space of a mobile device (especially a vehicle), and considering the internal characteristics, it is difficult to implement a light-emitting display.

[0066] Therefore, in an embodiment of the present disclosure, the internal projector 410 at the front of the mobile device may be used to configure the operating system 160 in a projection manner. As Figure 4 shown, even in a space with various curves / surfaces, the operating system 160 can be advantageously and freely implemented.

[0067] Figures 5 to 7 is a view showing the interface change of the front display including a plurality of display areas in the low position mode according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 5 is a view showing an example of changing the interface on the screen of the first IVI display 120. Figure 6 is a view showing an example of changing the interface on the screen of the second IVI display 130. Figure 7 is a view showing an example of changing the interface on the screen of the first blanking button 110. Although in Figure 8 (for the standard mode) and Figure 9 (for the low position mode) more specific embodiments are shown, but for the convenience of describing each configuration, Figures 5 to 7 will be described first.

[0068] In Figure 5 's embodiment, exemplarily, the first IVI display 120 is respectively displayed as an instrument cluster 120-1 for displaying vehicle speed, an instrument cluster widget 120-2, and an IVI 120-3. The IVI can provide an IVI display for the driver. Although Figure 5 shows an example of providing map, media, and weather information, this is only an exemplary configuration, and the present disclosure is not limited thereto.

[0069] First, in Figure 5 's shown embodiment, as described above, in the standard mode 311, the display position is preferably set at a height where the bottom line of the display effective area of the first IVI display on the front display is not covered by the transparent panel 150. Therefore, the interface on the first IVI display 120 can be configured to use the layout of the entire display screen.

[0070] Next, in Figure 5In the illustrated embodiment, as described above, the front display may be moved downward in the low position mode 313 to ensure a forward field of view (S320). In this case, the length of the bottom of the screen of the first IVI display 120 covered by the transparent panel is the same as the length of the downward movement. As described above, the area covered by the transparent panel may be configured to provide simplified information by the light emitted through the transparent panel 150 from the bottom of the display.

[0071] The portion exposed above and not covered by the transparent panel may continue to provide information to the driver by applying an interface changed to accommodate the low position mode. Here, the size of the screen exposed above the transparent panel may be detected and calculated, and the interface may be automatically changed to match the size. As described later, since the user may use a button to finely adjust the height of the display, the display screen may be reconfigured to match the height of the downward movement. Changing the interface may include simply shrinking the screen or changing the position and configuration of the information provided on the display.

[0072] In Figure 6 's embodiment, exemplarily, the second IVI display 130 is shown. As Figure 6 (a) shows, the second IVI display 130 may display applications that can be controlled by passengers, such as weather-related controls, media, and maps. Alternatively, as Figure 6 (b) shows, a full-screen application available to both the driver and passengers may be displayed. In this case, map, media, and weather information may be provided. However, this is only an exemplary configuration, and the present disclosure is not limited thereto.

[0073] First, in Figure 6 's embodiment, since in the standard mode 311, the bottom line of the effective area of the display is preferably set at a height not covered by the transparent panel, the interface on the second IVI display 130 may be configured to use the layout of the entire screen.

[0074] Next, in Figure 6 's embodiment, as described above, the front display may be moved downward in the low position mode 313 to ensure a forward field of view (S320). In this case, the length of the bottom of the screen on the second IVI display 120 covered by the transparent panel or the housing is the same as the length of the downward movement. As described above, the area covered by the transparent panel may be configured to provide simplified information by the light emitted through the transparent panel 150 from the bottom of the display. Alternatively, content may not be configured in the covered area.

[0075] The portion exposed above and not covered by the transparent panel or the housing can continue to provide information to the driver by applying an interface changed to accommodate the low position mode. Here, the size of the screen exposed above the transparent panel can be detected and calculated, and the interface can be automatically changed to match the size. As described later, since the user can use a button to finely adjust the height of the display, the display screen can be reconfigured to match the height moved downward. Changing the interface can include simply shrinking the screen or changing the position and configuration of the information provided on the display.

[0076] In Figure 7 an embodiment, exemplarily, the first blanking button 110 is displayed in both the standard mode and the low position mode. The first blanking button 110 can provide functions that the driver can use when needed (for example, functions related to driving control). Additionally, based on the first blanking button 110 that is a display, the first blanking button 110 can be configured as an application having multiple pages.

[0077] Figure 7 An example showing that the first blanking button 110 includes a front display control button 110-1 on the first page, a driver and passenger seat mode setting button 110-2 on the second page, and a user-set favorite button 110-3 on the third page is shown, however, this is only an exemplary configuration, and the present disclosure is not limited thereto. Each page can be flipped by a touch or swipe touch input (S700), and the order and configuration of the pages can be set by the user.

[0078] First, in Figure 7 the embodiment shown, since in the standard mode 311, the bottom line of the display effective area is preferably set at a height not covered by the transparent panel, the interface of the first blanking button 110 can be configured to use the layout of the entire screen. In this case, more specific and more information can be displayed.

[0079] Next, in Figure 7 the embodiment shown, as described above, the front display can be moved downward in the low position mode 313 to ensure the forward view (S320). In this case, the length of the bottom of the screen of the first blanking button 110 covered by the transparent panel is the same as the length moved downward. As described above, the area covered by the transparent panel can be configured to provide simplified information by the light emitted from the bottom of the display through the transparent panel 150. Alternatively, as shown in the figure, no content can be configured in the covered area.

[0080] In the low position mode 313, there is an area covered due to the downward movement of the display in the lower part of the blanking button 110. Considering the nature of the blanking button 110, it may not be effective to use the light passing through the perspective panel 150 from the bottom of the blanking button 110 to provide information. Therefore, the blanking button 110 can be configured to change the button settings to maintain the existing functions of the blanking button in the uncovered area in the low position mode 313.

[0081] The part exposed above and not covered by the perspective panel can continue to provide information to the driver through an interface changed to adapt to the low position mode. Here, the size of the screen exposed above the perspective panel can be detected and calculated, and the interface can be automatically changed to match this size. As described later, since the user can use the button to finely adjust the height of the display, the display screen can be reconfigured to match the downward movement height. Changing the interface can include simply shrinking the screen or changing the position and configuration of the information provided on the display.

[0082] Figure 8 is a view showing the content displayed on the front display in the standard mode during the driving mode according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0083] In Figure 8 the embodiment of, the front display is also shown to include a first blanking button 110, a first IVI display 120, a second IVI display 130, and a second blanking button 140, as shown in the example of Figure 1 Among them, exemplarily, the first IVI display 120 respectively displays an instrument cluster 120-1, an instrument cluster widget 120-2, and an IVI 120-3.

[0084] Specifically, the instrument cluster 120-1 can display an instrument cluster screen related to driving information, Figure 8 showing an example of displaying driving navigation information, vehicle speed, driving distance, and the battery status of an electric vehicle.

[0085] The instrument cluster widget 120-2 displays information in the form of a widget, Figure 8 showing examples of selecting warning information A, virtual personal assistant (VPA) B, turn by turn (TBT) C, and information type widget D with the first to fourth priorities respectively. However, this is an exemplary configuration, and the present disclosure is not limited thereto.

[0086] In addition, the IVI 120-3 can provide an IVI display for the driver, different from the second IVI display 130 for the passenger seat. Although Figure 8An example of providing map, media, and weather information is shown, but this is only an exemplary configuration, and the present disclosure is not limited thereto.

[0087] In Figure 8 the illustrated embodiment, the operating system is divided into a driver operating system 810, an HVAC operator 820, and a passenger operating system 830. In addition, the upper part of the operating system includes an operation button unit 840 displayed in a shortcut manner, and the position of the shortcut is preferably exchanged with the position in the form of an animation in the lower part.

[0088] Figure 9 is a view showing the content displayed on the front display in the low position mode during the driving mode according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0089] In Figure 9 the embodiment of, it is also assumed that the multiple display areas of the front display are the same as those in the Figure 8 embodiment of. However, it is configured that when the low position mode is applied, the front display moves downward (S910), and the light emitted through the perspective panel 150 from the lower area of the front display provides additional information.

[0090] Preferably, the information displayed on the display through the perspective panel 150 is simpler than that in the upper area of the front display. The background color 150-1 is preferably a soft color, which can provide a sense of comfort for the driver / passenger. However, when a warning message is sent to the driver / passenger through the information provided by the perspective panel 150, the perspective display is preferably performed by applying a strong color 150-2 that can provide alertness.

[0091] In Figure 9 the embodiment of, in the low position mode, there is an area covered due to the downward movement of the display in the lower part of the blanking buttons 110 and 140. Considering the nature of the blanking buttons 110 and 140, it may not be effective to provide information using the light passing through the perspective panel 150 from the bottom of the blanking buttons 110 and 140. Therefore, different from the IVI displays 120 and 130, it is proposed that the blanking buttons 110 and 140 can be configured such that the settings of the buttons are changed to maintain the existing functions of the blanking buttons in the area not covered in the low position mode 313 (S910).

[0092] In addition, Figure 9 the embodiment of proposes to set a separate light-emitting display 910 (for example, an LED display) in the boundary area between the multiple display areas in an area where perspective display through the perspective panel 150 is not allowed. The light-emitting display 910 can be configured to provide additional information and, as described later, be used as an interior atmosphere light together with the perspective display area 150.

[0093] Figure 10 andFigure 11 It is a view showing the content displayed through the transparent panel according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0094] As described above, when the low position mode is applied, the front display can move downward in units of multiple display areas. Compared with the information displayed in the upper area of the front display, the light passing through the visual panel 150 from the lower area of the front display can display simplified information.

[0095] As Figure 10 In the embodiment shown, the information displayed through the transparent panel may include information corresponding to each of the multiple display areas in the upper part of the front display. That is, when the multiple display areas of the front display include the first blanking button 110, the first IVI display 120, the second IVI display 130, and the second blanking button 140, where, as described above, the first IVI display 120 is divided into the instrument cluster 120-1, the instrument cluster widget 120-2, and the IVI 120-3, the information corresponding to each of these areas can be displayed through the transparent panel 150.

[0096] In Figure 10 In the embodiment, when driving information is displayed through the instrument cluster 120-1, the information displayed through the corresponding transparent panel 150 may be a driving-related warning message 120-1 / 150, which is simplified information corresponding to the driving information. In addition, when a specific widget is executed through the IVI 120-3 and / or the second IVI display 130, the shortcut function buttons 120-3 / 150 and / or 130 / 150 of the specific widget can be displayed through the corresponding area of the transparent panel 150.

[0097] As shown by the reference numerals 110 / 150 and / or 140 / 150, considering the nature of the blanking buttons, the blanking buttons 110 and 140 can be configured to maintain the display information of the blanking buttons 110 and 140. That is, different from the IVI display, the blanking buttons 110 and 140 often display simplified information, and in this case, the same content in the lower area can also be displayed through the transparent panel 150.

[0098] However, in some cases, compared with the function buttons corresponding to the upper part, the function buttons corresponding to the upper part of the blanking buttons 110 and 140 can be displayed as further simplified buttons. For example, it can be configured that when the button icons displayed on the upper part of the blanking buttons 110 and 140 require high resolution, a simplified form of the icon is displayed through the transparent panel 150.

[0099] The transparent panel may include a configuration that supports touch input. The transparent panel can be configured as a touch screen. As described above, when a simplified icon is displayed through the transparent panel, the user can perform the corresponding function by touching the icon on the transparent panel.

[0100] In Figure 11 the illustrated embodiment, the entire transparent panel 150 can be configured to perform the function of the ambient light 1110 for interior decoration instead of providing specific information. In this case, as described above with reference to Figure 9 the uninterrupted ambient light 1110 can be configured using the light-emitting display 910 and the transparent panel 150 at each boundary between the regions. Even in the embodiment where the transparent panel 150 and the light-emitting display 910 are used as the ambient light 1110, warning information related to driving can be provided through the color of the ambient light 1110.

[0101] According to the above embodiments of the present disclosure, a method of changing the cockpit layout according to the display mode and a cockpit system using the method can be effectively configured.

[0102] Specifically, in the embodiments of the present disclosure, since multiple display regions are provided instead of a single display to provide multiple pieces of information, separate control can be performed to increase convenience. When one display fails, information can be displayed on another display, thereby significantly improving driving safety.

[0103] In addition, the aesthetics can be enhanced by providing a display panel that implements DFE.

[0104] In addition, in the embodiments of the present disclosure, even during the driving mode, the driver's forward view can be easily ensured in the low position mode, and even in the low position mode, information can be provided to the driver and passengers by making the light from the lower region of the front display transmit through the transparent display.

[0105] In addition, simplified information and touch functions can be provided through the transparent display, thereby increasing user convenience.

[0106] As described above, a detailed description of the preferred embodiments of the present disclosure has been given so that those skilled in the art can implement and practice the present disclosure. Although the above description has been made with reference to the preferred embodiments of the present disclosure, those skilled in the art will understand that various modifications and changes can be made to the present disclosure without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. For example, those skilled in the art can use the configurations described in the above embodiments in combination with each other.

[0107] Therefore, the embodiments described herein are not intended to limit the present disclosure, but rather to give the broadest possible scope consistent with the principles and novel features disclosed herein.

Claims

1. A cockpit system for changing layout according to a display mode in a mobile device, comprising: a front display, disposed in front of a driver seat and a passenger seat of the mobile device; a controller configured to move the front display upward and downward and to tilt the front display; a see-through panel configured to transmit light from a lower area of ​​the front display to provide information to a driver and a passenger after the front display is moved downward when a low position mode in a display mode is applied; Wherein, the front display comprises a display panel, and the display panel comprises a plurality of display areas; When at least one of the plurality of display areas is not activated, a hidden panel effect is presented, so that the non-activated display area is indistinguishable from parts other than the non-activated display area.

2. The cockpit system according to claim 1, wherein: The front display further comprises: A black masking layer, attached to the front surface of the display panel and covering the boundary areas between the display areas with black; a concealed panel layer disposed on a front surface of the black masking layer and configured to present the concealed panel effect; and A front glass is arranged on the front surface of the concealing panel layer to protect the display panel.

3. The cockpit system according to claim 1, wherein: The display modes include: a standard mode, wherein the front display is in a preset position; a tilt-back mode in which the front display moves upward and tilts away from the driver; and Low position mode, in which the front display moves downward.

4. The cockpit system according to claim 1, wherein: In the low position mode, interfaces on activated screens in the plurality of display areas are changed to match the size of a screen exposed above the see-through panel among the activated screens.

5. The cockpit system according to claim 1, wherein: The display panel includes a separate light emitting display in a region where a see-through display is not allowed to be performed through the see-through panel in a boundary region between the plurality of display regions.

6. The cockpit system according to claim 1, wherein: The plurality of display areas of the front display include a first blanking button, a first in-vehicle infotainment IVI display, a second in-vehicle infotainment IVI display, and a second blanking button.

7. The cockpit system according to claim 6, wherein: When the low-level mode is applied, the information provided through the perspective panel is information corresponding to a screen displayed by each of the first blanking button, the first IVI display, the second IVI display, and the second blanking button, and the information is more simplified than the information displayed through the upper portion of the front display.

8. The cockpit system according to claim 1, wherein: Touch input is applicable to the see-through panel.

9. The cockpit system according to claim 1, wherein: The plurality of display areas include a first display area and a second display area, When a failure of the first display area is detected, information displayed on the first display area is displayed on the second display area.

10. A method for changing a cockpit layout according to a display mode in a mobile device, comprising: selecting a first mode from a first mode group including a standard mode, a rearward tilt mode, and a low position mode; When the first mode is the low position mode, moving the front display downward; transmitting light from a lower area of ​​the front display moving downward through the see-through panel to provide information to the driver and passengers; as well as The interface on the activated screen in the downwardly moved front display is changed to match the size of the screen exposed above the see-through panel.

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