Display alarm method and device for vehicle and computer readable storage medium

Abstract

The invention relates to a display alarm method and device for a vehicle and a computer readable storage medium, and the vehicle comprises a vehicle information processor (VIP) and a system-on-chip (SOC) used for controlling a display (LCD). The system-on-chip (SOC) comprises a display processing unit (DPU) used for controlling a display (LCD), a man-machine interaction interface arranged between the vehicle information processor (VIP) and the display processing unit (DPU) and a safety display monitor. The display alarm method comprises the steps that the vehicle information processor determines whether a display fault exists or not; and outputting, by the vehicle information processor, an alarm signal to the display via an independent communication link in the presence of a display fault. According to the display alarm method provided by the invention, the black screen is replaced by the alarm signal, so that the driving safety can be obviously improved.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to the field of vehicle control, and in particular, to a display warning method for a vehicle, a display warning device for a vehicle, and a computer readable storage medium for implementing the display warning method for a vehicle. BACKGROUND

[0002] Since the vehicle-mounted electronic device needs to meet the safety requirements of driving, the vehicle-mounted electronic device needs to meet the ASIL B safety level. The current solution usually determines the existence of a specific display fault in the display processing unit by monitoring the cyclic redundancy check value of the system on chip. When the display is not normal, it can be found by calculating the cyclic redundancy check value. At this time, the vehicle information processor (VIP) can be restarted or the display can be blacked out to cope with it.

[0003] Although such a solution seems to achieve the safety requirements of the ASIL B safety level, its implementation effect depends on the performance of the system on chip. If the performance of the system on chip is not high enough, it will often cause the interruption or delay of the cyclic redundancy check, which is not conducive to the implementation of functional safety. Furthermore, when the vehicle information processor (VIP) detects such interruption or delay, it can only cope with it by triggering the system to enter a safe state, thereby causing the system to frequently black out or restart. Such a coping solution is not user-friendly for the user of the vehicle, and it also has an adverse effect on driving safety. SUMMARY

[0004] To solve the technical problems in the prior art, i.e., how to replace black screen or restart to achieve a higher safety level for the vehicle, the inventors of the present disclosure have innovatively thought of achieving the above-mentioned purpose by outputting an alarm signal from the vehicle information processor (VIP) to the display (LCD) via an independent communication link or outputting an indication for the display to re-display from the co-processor to the display processing unit (DPU) via an independent communication link, thereby improving driving safety and user-friendliness.

[0005] In particular, the first aspect of the present disclosure proposes a display warning method for a vehicle, wherein the vehicle comprises a vehicle information processor (VIP) and a system on chip (SOC) for controlling a display (LCD), wherein the system on chip (SOC) comprises a display processing unit (DPU) for controlling the display (LCD) and a man-machine interface and a safety display monitor arranged between the vehicle information processor (VIP) and the display processing unit (DPU), the display warning method comprising:

[0006] determining whether a display fault exists by the vehicle information processor; and

[0007] In the presence of a display failure, outputting, by the vehicle information processor, an alert signal to the display via a separate communication link.

[0008] In the display alert method according to the present disclosure, the black screen is replaced by an alert signal, so that the driving safety can be significantly improved.

[0009] Preferably, in an implementation form according to the present disclosure, the separate communication link complies with an ASIL B functional safety level. Alternatively or additionally, in an implementation form according to the present disclosure, the alert signal is configured to indicate a blinking of a backlight component of the display. Preferably, in an implementation form according to the present disclosure, the display failure comprises a signal light display failure. Additionally or preferably, in an implementation form according to the present disclosure, the vehicle information processor (VIP) complies with an ASIL B functional safety level. More preferably, in an implementation form according to the present disclosure, the display processing unit (DPU) and the human-machine interface and the safety display monitor comply with a QM functional safety level.

[0010] Alternatively, in an implementation form according to the present disclosure, determining, by the vehicle information processor, whether a display failure is present comprises determining, by the vehicle information processor, whether a display failure is present via a cyclic redundancy check (CRC) method.

[0011] Furthermore, a second aspect of the present disclosure proposes a display alert method for a vehicle, wherein the vehicle comprises a vehicle information processor (VIP), a system on chip (SOC) for controlling a display (LCD), the system on chip (SOC) comprising a display processing unit (DPU) for controlling the display (LCD) and a main processor and a co-processor arranged between the vehicle information processor (VIP) and the display processing unit (DPU), the display alert method comprising:

[0012] determining, by the co-processor, whether a display failure is present; and

[0013] In the presence of a display failure, outputting, by the co-processor, an indication to the display processing unit (DPU) via a separate communication link to cause the display to re-display.

[0014] In the display alert method according to the present disclosure, the black screen is replaced by an indication to cause the display to re-display, so that the driving safety can be significantly improved.

[0015] Preferably, in an implementation form depending on the disclosure, the independent communication link complies with an ASIL B functional safety level. More preferably, in an implementation form depending on the disclosure, the co-processor and the display processing unit (DPU) comply with an ASIL B functional safety level. Additionally or alternatively, in an implementation form depending on the disclosure, the display failure comprises a signal light display failure. More preferably, in an implementation form depending on the disclosure, the vehicle information processor (VIP) complies with an ASIL B functional safety level.

[0016] Preferably, in an implementation form depending on the disclosure, the independent communication link is independent of a communication link by which the main processor outputs to the display processing unit (DPU) a signal for causing the display to display.

[0017] Preferably, in an implementation form depending on the disclosure, determining, by the co-processor, whether there is a display failure comprises determining, by the co-processor, whether there is a display failure via a cyclic redundancy check (CRC) method.

[0018] Further, a third aspect of the disclosure provides a display warning device for a vehicle, the display warning device comprising:

[0019] a vehicle information processor (VIP);

[0020] a system on chip (SOC) for controlling a display (LCD), wherein the system on chip (SOC) comprises a display processing unit (DPU) for controlling the display (LCD) and a man-machine interface and a safety display monitor arranged between the vehicle information processor (VIP) and the display processing unit (DPU); and

[0021] a memory,

[0022] wherein the memory has stored thereon computer readable instructions that, when executed by the vehicle information processor (VIP), cause the vehicle information processor (VIP) to implement the display warning method for a vehicle according to the first aspect of the disclosure.

[0023] In the display warning device according to the disclosure, a black screen is replaced by a warning signal, so that the driving safety can be significantly improved.

[0024] Further, a fourth aspect of the disclosure provides a display warning device for a vehicle, the display warning device comprising:

[0025] a vehicle information processor (VIP);

[0026] A method for controlling a display (LCD) on system on chip (SOC) comprising a display processing unit (DPU) for controlling a display (LCD) and a main processor and a co-processor disposed between the vehicle information processor (VIP) and the display processing unit (DPU); and

[0027] a memory,

[0028] The computer readable instructions stored on the memory, when executed by the co-processor, cause the co-processor to implement the display warning method for a vehicle according to the second aspect of the present disclosure.

[0029] In the display warning device according to the present disclosure, the black screen is replaced by outputting an indication for the display to re-display, so that the driving safety can be significantly improved.

[0030] Finally, the fifth aspect of the present disclosure proposes a computer readable storage medium, wherein the computer readable instructions stored on the computer readable storage medium, when executed by a microcontroller or a system on chip controller, cause the microcontroller or the system on chip controller to implement the display warning method for a vehicle according to the first aspect or the second aspect of the present disclosure.

[0031] In summary, in the display warning method, device and computer readable storage medium for a vehicle according to the present disclosure, the black screen is replaced by an alarm signal or an indication for the display to re-display, so that the driving safety can be significantly improved. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0032] Other features, objects, and advantages of the application will become more apparent from the following detailed description of non-limiting embodiments with reference to the drawings.

[0033] Figure 1 A block schematic diagram of a hardware device for implementing the display warning method for a vehicle according to one embodiment of the present disclosure is schematically shown;

[0034] Figure 2 A block schematic diagram of a hardware device for implementing the display warning method for a vehicle according to another embodiment of the present disclosure is schematically shown;

[0035] Figure 3 A flowchart of the display warning method 300 for a vehicle according to one embodiment of the present disclosure is schematically shown;

[0036] Figure 4A flowchart of a display warning method 400 for a vehicle according to another embodiment of the present disclosure is schematically shown;

[0037] Figure 5 A structure diagram of a display warning device 500 for a vehicle according to another embodiment of the present disclosure is schematically shown; and

[0038] Figure 6 A structure diagram of a display warning device 600 for a vehicle according to another embodiment of the present disclosure is schematically shown.

[0039] In the drawings, like or similar elements are designated with the same reference numerals throughout the different drawings. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0040] In the following detailed description of preferred embodiments, reference is made to the accompanying drawings that form a part hereof, and in which are shown by way of illustration specific embodiments in which the application can be practiced. These embodiments are described in sufficient detail to enable those skilled in the art to practice the application, and it is to be understood that other embodiments can be utilized and that structural or logical changes can be made without departing from the scope of the present application. The following detailed description is, therefore, not to be taken in a limiting sense, and the scope of the present application is defined by the appended claims.

[0041] As mentioned above, in order to solve the technical problem in the prior art, i.e. how to replace the black screen or restart to achieve a higher safety level of the vehicle, the inventors of the present disclosure have innovatively conceived a way to achieve the above-mentioned purpose, i.e. the vehicle information processor VIP outputs a warning signal to the display LCD via an independent communication link or the co-processor outputs an instruction to the display processing unit DPU via an independent communication link to make the display re-display, thereby improving the driving safety and user friendliness.

[0042] In general, the first aspect of the present disclosure proposes a display warning method for a vehicle, wherein the vehicle comprises a vehicle information processor VIP and a system on chip SOC for controlling a display LCD, wherein the system on chip SOC comprises a display processing unit DPU for controlling the display LCD and a human-machine interface and a safety display monitor arranged between the vehicle information processor VIP and the display processing unit DPU, the display warning method comprising: determining, by the vehicle information processor, whether there is a display failure; and in the case of a display failure, outputting, by the vehicle information processor, a warning signal to the display via an independent communication link. In the display warning method according to the present disclosure, the black screen is replaced by a warning signal, thereby significantly improving the driving safety.

[0043] In addition, the second aspect of the present disclosure proposes, in general, a display warning method for a vehicle, wherein the vehicle comprises a vehicle information processor (VIP), a system on chip (SOC) for controlling a liquid crystal display (LCD), the system on chip (SOC) comprising a display processing unit (DPU) for controlling the liquid crystal display (LCD) and a main processor and a co-processor disposed between the vehicle information processor (VIP) and the display processing unit (DPU), the display warning method comprising: determining, by the co-processor, whether there is a display failure; and in the case of a display failure, outputting, by the co-processor, an indication for the display to re-display to the display processing unit (DPU) via an independent communication link. In the display warning method according to the present disclosure, the black screen is replaced by outputting an indication for the display to re-display, thereby significantly improving driving safety.

[0044] The display warning method for a vehicle, the display warning device for a vehicle and the computer readable storage medium for implementing the display warning method for a vehicle according to the present disclosure will be described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Among them, Figure 1 The block schematic diagram of the hardware device for implementing the display warning method for a vehicle according to one embodiment of the present disclosure is schematically shown, Figure 2 The block schematic diagram of the hardware device for implementing the display warning method for a vehicle according to another embodiment of the present disclosure is schematically shown, Figure 3 The flow schematic diagram of the display warning method 300 for a vehicle according to one embodiment of the present disclosure is schematically shown, Figure 4 The flow schematic diagram of the display warning method 400 for a vehicle according to another embodiment of the present disclosure is schematically shown, Figure 5 The structural schematic diagram of the display warning device 500 for a vehicle according to another embodiment of the present disclosure is schematically shown, and Figure 6 The structural schematic diagram of the display warning device 600 for a vehicle according to another embodiment of the present disclosure is schematically shown.

[0045] From Figure 1 It can be seen from among them, in terms of hardware architecture, Figure 1The hardware apparatus for implementing the display warning method for a vehicle according to one embodiment of the present disclosure comprises a vehicle information processor VIP 110 and a system on chip SOC 120 for controlling a display LCD 130, the system on chip SOC 120 comprising a main processor 121 and a coprocessor 122 disposed between the vehicle information processor VIP 110 and a display processing unit DPU 125 for controlling the display LCD 130. Initially, the vehicle information processor VIP 110 issues a display state instruction 111 to the main processor 121, which then sends a display control instruction 1211 to the display processing unit DPU 125 accordingly, followed by sending a display instruction 1251 to the display LCD 130 by the display processing unit DPU 125. After this process, the vehicle information processor VIP 110 can send a display state query instruction 112 to the coprocessor 122, which can then send a cyclic redundancy check instruction 1221 to the display processing unit DPU 125 and receive a cyclic redundancy check feedback instruction 1222 and determine whether there is a display failure of the display LCD 130 accordingly, and if there is a display failure, it can attempt to resolve the failure by causing the display LCD 130 to re-display, for example, by sending a re-display instruction 1223 to the display processing unit DPU 125. Here, the modules shown in dashed lines (e.g. the vehicle information processor VIP 110, the coprocessor 122 and the display processing unit DPU 125) and the communications therebetween need to meet the safety level of ASIL B, while other modules and the communications therebetween, for example, only need to meet the functional safety level of QM.

[0046] Similarly, as shown in Figure 2 the hardware architecture aspect, Figure 2The hardware apparatus for implementing the display warning method for a vehicle according to one embodiment of the present disclosure is shown to include a vehicle information processor (VIP) 210 and a system on chip (SOC) 220 for controlling a display (LCD) 230, wherein the system on chip (SOC) 220 includes a display processing unit (DPU) 225 for controlling the display (LCD) 230 and a human-machine interface (HMI) 221 and a safety display monitor (SDM) 222 disposed between the vehicle information processor (VIP) 210 and the display processing unit (DPU) 225. Initially, the vehicle information processor (VIP) 210 sends a display state instruction 211 to the human-machine interface (HMI) 221, which in turn sends a display control instruction 2211 to the display processing unit (DPU) 225 accordingly, and then the display processing unit (DPU) 225 sends a display instruction 2251 to the display (LCD) 230. After this process, the vehicle information processor (VIP) 210 can send a cyclic redundancy check (CRC) instruction 2101 to the display monitor (SDM) 222, which in turn sends a CRC instruction 2221 to the display processing unit (DPU) 225 and receives a CRC feedback instruction 2222 and forwards 2102 it to the vehicle information processor (VIP) 210, and the vehicle information processor (VIP) 210 determines whether there is a display failure of the display (LCD) 230 accordingly, and if there is a display failure, it can attempt to resolve the failure by outputting a warning signal to the display (LCD) 230, for example, through a separate communication link 2103 between the vehicle information processor (VIP) 210 and the display (LCD) 230. Here, the modules shown in dashed lines (e.g., the vehicle information processor (VIP) 210 and the display (LCD) 230) and the communication therebetween need to meet the safety level of ASIL B, while other modules and the communication therebetween, for example, only need to meet the functional safety level of QM. Here, the warning signal is used to indicate that the backlight component of the display (LCD) flashes, and the display failure includes a signal light display failure.

[0047] As mentioned before, Figure 3 The flowchart of the display warning method 300 for a vehicle according to one embodiment of the present disclosure is shown schematically, and Figure 4 The flowchart of the display warning method 400 for a vehicle according to another embodiment of the present disclosure is shown schematically.

[0048] From Figure 3 As can be seen from Figure 2When the hardware apparatus for implementing the display warning method for a vehicle is implemented as shown, the display warning method for a vehicle 300 will include at least two method steps, namely first in method step 310 it is required to determine by the vehicle information processor whether there is a display failure; and next in method step 320, in the case of a display failure, output an alarm signal by the vehicle information processor to the display via an independent communication link. In this way, in the display warning method according to the present disclosure, the black screen is replaced by an alarm signal, so that the driving safety can be significantly improved.

[0049] From Figure 4 It can be seen from Figure 1 When the hardware apparatus for implementing the display warning method for a vehicle is implemented as shown, the display warning method for a vehicle 400 will include at least two method steps, namely first in method step 410 it is required to determine by the co-processor whether there is a display failure; and next in method step 420, in the case of a display failure, output an indication to the display processing unit (DPU) by the co-processor via an independent communication link to cause the display to redisplay. In this way, in the display warning method according to the present disclosure, the black screen is replaced by outputting an indication to cause the display to redisplay, so that the driving safety can be significantly improved.

[0050] Figure 5 The structural schematic of the display warning apparatus for a vehicle 500 according to another embodiment of the present disclosure is schematically shown. From Figure 5 It can be seen from The display warning apparatus for a vehicle 500 includes a processor (e.g., a central processing unit (CPU)) 510 and a memory 520 coupled to the processor 510. The memory 520 is used to store computer executable instructions which, when executed, cause the processor 510 to perform the display warning method for a vehicle 300 or 400 in the above embodiments. The processor 510 and the memory 520 are connected to each other through a bus, and an input / output (I / O) interface is also connected to the bus. The display warning apparatus for a vehicle 500 also includes an output unit.

[0051] In addition, the display warning apparatus for a vehicle 500 can also include a plurality of components (not shown in the figure) connected to the I / O interface, including but not limited to: an input unit, an output unit, a storage unit, and a communication unit. The communication unit allows the display warning apparatus for a vehicle 500 to exchange information / data with other devices through a computer network such as the Internet and / or various telecommunications networks. Figure 5

[0052] At this time, the computer-executable instructions stored in the memory 520, when executed, cause the processor 510 to perform the display warning method 300 or 400 for a vehicle according to any one of the various embodiments of the present disclosure. In this way, the display warning method 300 or 400 for a vehicle can be implemented in the form of a display warning device 500 for a vehicle. Figure 3 Alternatively Figure 4 In this way, the display warning method 300 or 400 for a vehicle can be implemented in the form of a display warning device 500 for a vehicle.

[0053] In summary, the third aspect of the present disclosure proposes a display warning device for a vehicle, which comprises a vehicle information processor VIP, a system on chip SOC for controlling a display LCD, wherein the system on chip SOC comprises a display processing unit DPU for controlling the display LCD, a human-machine interface arranged between the vehicle information processor VIP and the display processing unit DPU, and a safety display monitor, and a memory, wherein the memory has stored thereon computer-readable instructions which, when executed by the vehicle information processor VIP, cause the vehicle information processor VIP to implement the display warning method for a vehicle according to the first aspect of the present disclosure. In the display warning device according to the present disclosure, a black screen is replaced by a warning signal, thereby significantly improving driving safety. The fourth aspect of the present disclosure proposes a display warning device for a vehicle, which comprises a vehicle information processor VIP, a system on chip SOC for controlling a display LCD, wherein the system on chip SOC comprises a display processing unit DPU for controlling the display LCD, a host processor and a co-processor arranged between the vehicle information processor VIP and the display processing unit DPU, and a memory, wherein the memory has stored thereon computer-readable instructions which, when executed by the co-processor, cause the co-processor to implement the display warning method for a vehicle according to the second aspect of the present disclosure. In the display warning device according to the present disclosure, a black screen is replaced by an output indicating that the display is to be redisplayed, thereby significantly improving driving safety.

[0054] Finally, the fifth aspect of the present disclosure proposes a computer-readable storage medium, wherein the computer-readable storage medium has stored thereon computer-readable instructions which, when executed by a microcontroller or a system on chip controller, cause the microcontroller or the system on chip controller to implement the display warning method for a vehicle according to the first aspect or the second aspect of the present disclosure. Figure 6 The structural schematic diagram of a display warning device 600 for a vehicle according to still another embodiment of the present disclosure is schematically shown. From Figure 6As can be seen from this, it should be understood that the display warning device 600 used in vehicles can be implemented to achieve... Figure 3 The function of displaying alarms for vehicles, method 300 or 400. From Figure 6 As can be seen, the display and warning device 600 for vehicles includes a central processing unit (CPU) 601 (e.g., a processor), which can perform various appropriate actions and processes according to computer program instructions stored in read-only memory (ROM) 602 or loaded from storage unit 608 into random access memory (RAM) 603. The RAM 603 may also store various programs and data required for the operation of the device 600. The CPU 601, ROM 602, and RAM 603 are interconnected via bus 604. An input / output (I / O) interface 605 is also connected to bus 604.

[0055] The vehicle display and warning device 600 has multiple components connected to an I / O interface 605, including: an input unit 606, such as a keyboard or mouse; an output unit 607, such as various types of displays or speakers; a storage unit 608, such as a disk or optical disk; and a communication unit 609, such as a network card, modem, or wireless transceiver. The communication unit 609 allows the vehicle display and warning device 600 to exchange information / data with other devices via computer networks such as the Internet and / or various telecommunications networks.

[0056] The various methods described above, such as the display warning method 300 or 400 for a vehicle, can be executed by the processing unit 601. For example, in some embodiments, the display warning method 300 or 400 for a vehicle can be implemented as a computer software program tangibly contained in a machine-readable medium, such as storage unit 608. In some embodiments, part or all of the computer program can be loaded and / or installed on the display warning device 600 for the vehicle via ROM 602 and / or communication unit 609.

[0057] Therefore, when the computer program is loaded into RAM 603 and executed by CPU 601, one or more actions or steps in the vehicle display alarm method 300 or 400 described above can be performed, namely:

[0058] The vehicle information processor determines whether a display malfunction exists; and

[0059] In the event of a display malfunction, the vehicle information processor (VIP) outputs an alarm signal to the display (LCD) via a separate communication link.

[0060] Preferably, in an implementation form dependent on the disclosure, the independent communication link complies with an ASIL B functional safety level. Alternatively or additionally, in an implementation form dependent on the disclosure, the warning signal is for causing a backlight assembly of the display to blink. Preferably, in an implementation form dependent on the disclosure, the display failure comprises a signal light display failure. Additionally or preferably, in an implementation form dependent on the disclosure, the vehicle information processor (VIP) complies with an ASIL B functional safety level. More preferably, in an implementation form dependent on the disclosure, the display processing unit (DPU) and the human-machine interface and the safety display monitor comply with a QM functional safety level.

[0061] Alternatively, in an implementation form dependent on the disclosure, determining, by the vehicle information processor, whether a display failure exists comprises determining, by the vehicle information processor, whether a display failure exists via a cyclic redundancy check (CRC) method.

[0062] When the computer program is loaded into the RAM 603 and executed by the CPU 601, one or more actions or steps of the above-described display warning method 300 or 400 for a vehicle can be performed, i.e.:

[0063] determining, by the co-processor, whether a display failure exists; and

[0064] in case a display failure exists, outputting, by the co-processor, an indication to the display processing unit (DPU) to cause the display to re-display via an independent communication link.

[0065] Preferably, in an implementation form dependent on the disclosure, the independent communication link complies with an ASIL B functional safety level. More preferably, in an implementation form dependent on the disclosure, the co-processor and the display processing unit (DPU) comply with an ASIL B functional safety level. Additionally or alternatively, in an implementation form dependent on the disclosure, the display failure comprises a signal light display failure. More preferably, in an implementation form dependent on the disclosure, the vehicle information processor (VIP) complies with an ASIL B functional safety level.

[0066] Preferably, in an implementation form dependent on the disclosure, the independent communication link is independent from a communication link of the main processor to the display processing unit (DPU) to cause the display to display.

[0067] Preferably, in an implementation form according to the disclosure, determining, by the co-processor, whether a display failure exists comprises determining, by the co-processor, whether a display failure exists via a cyclic redundancy check (CRC) method.

[0068] In summary, the display warning method, device and computer readable storage medium for a vehicle according to the disclosure replace the black screen with a warning signal or output an indication for the display to re-display, thereby significantly improving driving safety.

[0069] It is apparent to a person skilled in the art that the application is not restricted to the details of the exemplary embodiments described above, but that it can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics of the application. The embodiments should therefore be considered in all respects as illustrative and not restrictive. Furthermore, it should be understood that the term "comprising" does not exclude other elements and steps than those listed and / or disclosed, and that the "a" or "an" prior to an element does not exclude a plurality of those elements. Multiple elements can be implemented by a single element. The conjunction "or" is used in its inclusive sense unless otherwise indicated. The word "comprise" does not exclude the presence of elements or steps other than those stated in a claim. The individual components of an apparatus claim can be implemented by one or more components, by one integral component, or by a combination of components.

Claims

1. A display warning method for a vehicle, wherein, The vehicle comprises a vehicle information processor (VIP) and a system on chip (SOC) for controlling a display (LCD), wherein the system on chip (SOC) comprises a display processing unit (DPU) for controlling the display (LCD) and a human machine interface and a safety display monitor arranged between the vehicle information processor (VIP) and the display processing unit (DPU), the display warning method comprising: determining, by the vehicle information processor, whether a display failure exists; and in case a display failure exists, outputting, by the vehicle information processor (VIP), a warning signal to the display (LCD) via a separate communication link.

2. The method of claim 1, wherein, The separate communication link complies with an ASIL B functional safety level.

3. The method of claim 1 or 2, wherein, The warning signal is for instructing a backlight assembly of the display (LCD) to blink.

4. The method of claim 1, wherein, The display failure comprises a signal light display failure.

5. The method of claim 1, wherein, The vehicle information processor (VIP) complies with an ASIL B functional safety level.

6. The method of claim 1, wherein, The display processing unit (DPU) and the human machine interface and the safety display monitor comply with a QM functional safety level.

7. The method of claim 1, wherein, Determining, by the vehicle information processor, whether a display failure exists comprises: determining, by the vehicle information processor, whether a display failure exists via a cyclic redundancy check (CRC) method.

8. A display warning method for a vehicle, wherein, The vehicle comprises a vehicle information processor (VIP) and a system on chip (SOC) for controlling a display (LCD), wherein the system on chip (SOC) comprises a display processing unit (DPU) for controlling the display (LCD) and a main processor and a co-processor arranged between the vehicle information processor (VIP) and the display processing unit (DPU), the display warning method comprising: determining, by the co-processor, whether a display failure exists; and in case a display failure exists, outputting, by the co-processor, an instruction to the display processing unit (DPU) via a separate communication link for causing the display to re-display.

9. The method of claim 8, wherein, The separate communication link complies with an ASIL B functional safety level.

10. The method of claim 8 or 9, wherein, The co-processor and the display processing unit (DPU) comply with an ASIL B functional safety level.

11. The method of claim 8, wherein, The display failure comprises a signal light display failure.

12. The method of claim 8, wherein, The vehicle information processor (VIP) complies with an ASIL B functional safety level.

13. The method of claim 8, wherein, The separate communication link is independent of a communication link of the main processor to the display processing unit (DPU) for causing the display to display.

14. The method of claim 8, wherein, Determining, by the co-processor, whether a display failure exists comprises: determining, by the co-processor, whether a display failure exists via a cyclic redundancy check (CRC) method.

15. A display warning apparatus for a vehicle, the display warning apparatus comprising: a vehicle information processor (VIP); A system on chip (SOC) for controlling a display (LCD), wherein the system on chip (SOC) comprises a display processing unit (DPU) for controlling the display (LCD) and a human machine interface and a safety display monitor arranged between the vehicle information processor (VIP) and the display processing unit (DPU); and a memory, wherein the memory has stored thereon computer readable instructions which, when executed by the vehicle information processor (VIP), cause the vehicle information processor (VIP) to implement the display warning method for a vehicle according to any one of claims 1 to 7.

16. A display warning apparatus for a vehicle, the display warning apparatus comprising: a vehicle information processor (VIP); a system on chip (SOC) for controlling a display (LCD), the system on chip (SOC) comprising a display processing unit (DPU) for controlling the display (LCD) and a host processor and a co-processor arranged between the vehicle information processor (VIP) and the display processing unit (DPU); and a memory, wherein the memory has stored thereon computer readable instructions which, when executed by the co-processor, cause the co-processor to implement the display warning method for a vehicle according to any one of claims 8 to 14.

17. A computer readable storage medium, wherein, the computer readable storage medium has stored thereon computer readable instructions which, when executed, cause the vehicle information processor (VIP) to implement the display warning method for a vehicle according to any one of claims 1 to 7 or cause the co-processor to implement the display warning method for a vehicle according to any one of claims 8 to 14.

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