Display device for vehicle

Abstract

The invention relates to a display device for a vehicle. A display device for a vehicle according to one embodiment of the present invention comprises: an image generation device which includes a light output device and outputs a projection image; a first mirror that reflects a first projection image that is a part of the projection images from the image generation device; a screen on one side of which the first projection image reflected by the first mirror is projected; a second mirror that reflects a second projection image, which is another part of the projection images from the image generation device, to the windshield; and a first actuator that changes the position or angle of the first mirror. The size of the first projection image projected onto the screen is changed based on the change of the position or angle of the first mirror. Therefore, a plurality of displays can be integrated by using one image generation device, and the size of the instrument panel display can be changed at the same time.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a display device for vehicles, and more specifically to a display device for vehicles that can integrate multiple displays using an image generation device while changing the size of the dashboard display. Background Technology

[0002] A vehicle is a device that enables its rider to move in a desired direction. An example of a vehicle is the automobile.

[0003] On the other hand, in order to take advantage of the convenience of vehicle users, the vehicle is equipped with a display device.

[0004] For example, displays are installed in dashboards and other similar structures to show various information. On the other hand, in order to display vehicle driving information, there is a trend to install various displays in addition to dashboard displays, such as Center Information Displays (CID) displays and head-up displays that project images onto the windshield.

[0005] As vehicles are equipped with various displays, solutions are being explored to drive them in an integrated manner.

[0006] On the other hand, Japanese Patent Publication No. 11-59224, which is prior art document 1, relates to a front window display device and discloses a technique for adjusting the brightness of the window display device (HUD) using data from an illuminance sensor.

[0007] However, according to existing technical document 1, only the content concerning window display devices is disclosed, which has the disadvantage of making it difficult to drive various displays in an integrated manner.

[0008] On the other hand, U.S. Patent Publication No. 10298890, which is prior art document 2, relates to a vehicle display device and discloses an instrument panel display based on image projection.

[0009] However, according to existing technical document 2, only the content concerning the dashboard display is disclosed, which has the disadvantage of making it difficult to drive various displays in an integrated manner. Summary of the Invention

[0010] The problem the invention aims to solve

[0011] The problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a display device for vehicles that can integrate multiple displays using an image generating device, while changing the size of the dashboard display.

[0012] On the other hand, another problem that the present invention aims to solve is to provide a display device for a vehicle that can integrate multiple displays using an image generation device, while simultaneously changing the size of the head-up display.

[0013] means for solving problems

[0014] A vehicle display device according to an embodiment of the present invention for solving the aforementioned problem includes: an image generating apparatus including a light output device for outputting a projected image; a first reflector for reflecting a first projected image as a part of the projected image from the image generating apparatus; a screen on one side of which the first projected image reflected by the first reflector is projected; a second reflector for reflecting a second projected image as another part of the projected image from the image generating apparatus onto a windshield; and a first actuator for changing the position or angle of the first reflector; and changing the size of the first projected image projected onto the screen based on the change in the position or angle of the first reflector.

[0015] On the other hand, the size of the second projected image reflected on the windshield can be changed based on the change in the position or angle of the first reflector.

[0016] On the other hand, a vehicle display device according to an embodiment of the present invention further includes a signal processing device for controlling a first actuator, the signal processing device being able to control the size of a first projected image projected onto a screen to change based on a change in the position or angle of the first reflector.

[0017] On the other hand, the signal processing device can control the size of the second projected image reflected on the windshield to change based on the change in the position or angle of the first reflector.

[0018] On the other hand, the signal processing device can control the lower end of the first reflector to be raised when the lower end of the first reflector is higher than the lower end of the second reflector, so as to reduce the size of the first projected image projected onto the screen.

[0019] On the other hand, the signal processing device can control the lower end of the first reflector to be lowered when the lower end of the first reflector is higher than the lower end of the second reflector, so as to increase the size of the first projected image projected onto the screen.

[0020] On the other hand, the signal processing device can control the display so that, in the multiple display mode, the first projected image is displayed on the screen and the second projected image is projected and reflected onto the windshield; and in the instrument panel single display mode, the first projected image is displayed on the screen and the second projected image is not projected onto the windshield.

[0021] On the other hand, the area where the first projected image is incident on the first reflector is larger in the instrument panel single display mode compared to the area where the first projected image is incident on the first reflector in the multiple display mode.

[0022] On the other hand, the signal processing device can control the display so that, in the multiple display mode, the first projected image is displayed on the screen and the second projected image is projected and reflected onto the windshield; and in the head-up display single display mode, the first projected image is not projected onto the screen and the second projected image is projected and reflected onto the windshield.

[0023] On the other hand, the area where the second projected image is incident on the second reflector is larger in the head-up display standalone mode compared to the area in the multiple display mode.

[0024] On the other hand, a vehicle display device according to an embodiment of the present invention further includes a second actuator for adjusting the height or angle of the screen, and the signal processing device can control it to adjust the height of the screen.

[0025] On the other hand, a vehicle display device according to an embodiment of the present invention further includes a third actuator for adjusting the height or angle of the second reflector, and the signal processing device is capable of controlling the adjustment of the height or angle of the first reflector or the second reflector in accordance with the height adjustment of the screen.

[0026] On the other hand, the signal processing device can control the lower end of the first reflector to be lowered when the lower end of the first reflector is lower than the lower end of the second reflector, so as to reduce the size of the first projected image projected onto the screen.

[0027] On the other hand, the signal processing device can control the lower end of the first reflector to be raised when the lower end of the first reflector is lower than the lower end of the second reflector, so as to increase the size of the first projected image projected onto the screen.

[0028] Another embodiment of the vehicle display device of the present invention includes: an image generating apparatus including a light output device for outputting a projected image; a first reflector for reflecting a first projected image as a part of the projected image from the image generating apparatus; a screen on one side of which the first projected image reflected by the first reflector is projected; a second reflector for reflecting a second projected image as another part of the projected image from the image generating apparatus onto a windshield; and a first actuator for changing the position or angle of the first reflector; and changing the size of the first projected image projected onto the screen or the size of the second projected image reflected onto the windshield based on the change in the position or angle of the first reflector.

[0029] On the other hand, a vehicle display device according to another embodiment of the present invention further includes a signal processing device for controlling a first actuator, the signal processing device being able to control the size of a first projected image projected onto a screen or the size of a second projected image reflected onto a windshield to change based on a change in the position or angle of the first reflector.

[0030] On the other hand, the signal processing device changes the size of the first projected image projected onto the screen or the size of the second projected image reflected onto the windshield by changing the height of the lower end of the first reflector.

[0031] On the other hand, the signal processing device can control the system so that only the first projected image is displayed on the screen, and the second projected image is not projected onto the windshield.

[0032] On the other hand, the signal processing device can control the system so that only the second projected image is displayed on the windshield, and the first projected image is not displayed on the screen.

[0033] Invention Effects

[0034] An embodiment of the present invention provides a vehicle display device comprising: an image generating apparatus including a light output device for outputting a projected image; a first reflector for reflecting a first projected image as a part of the projected image from the image generating apparatus; a screen on one side of which the first projected image reflected by the first reflector is projected; a second reflector for reflecting a second projected image as another part of the projected image from the image generating apparatus onto a windshield; and a first actuator for changing the position or angle of the first reflector; and changing the size of the first projected image projected onto the screen based on the change in the position or angle of the first reflector. Thus, a plurality of displays can be integrated using a single image generating apparatus, while simultaneously allowing for changes in the size of the dashboard display.

[0035] On the other hand, the size of the second projected image reflected onto the windshield can be changed based on the position or angle of the first reflector. This allows for the integration of multiple displays using a single image generation device, while simultaneously changing the size of the head-up display.

[0036] On the other hand, a vehicle display device according to an embodiment of the present invention further includes a signal processing device for controlling a first actuator. The signal processing device is capable of controlling the size of a first projected image projected onto a screen to change based on a change in the position or angle of the first reflector. Thus, a plurality of displays can be integrated using a single image generation device, while simultaneously changing the size of the dashboard display.

[0037] On the other hand, the signal processing device can control the size of the second projected image reflected on the windshield to change based on the position or angle of the first reflector. Thus, it is possible to integrate multiple displays using a single image generation device, while simultaneously changing the size of the head-up display.

[0038] On the other hand, the signal processing device can control the lower end of the first reflector to be raised when its lower end is higher than the lower end of the second reflector, thereby reducing the size of the first projected image projected onto the screen. This allows for the integration of multiple displays using a single image generation device, while simultaneously changing the size of the dashboard display.

[0039] On the other hand, the signal processing device can control the lower end of the first reflector to be lowered when the lower end of the first reflector is higher than the lower end of the second reflector, thereby increasing the size of the first projected image projected onto the screen. This allows for the integration of multiple displays using a single image generation device, while simultaneously changing the size of the dashboard display.

[0040] On the other hand, the signal processing device can control the display so that, in a multiple display mode, the first projected image is displayed on the screen, and the second projected image is projected and reflected onto the windshield; in a single dashboard display mode, the first projected image is displayed on the screen, and the second projected image is not projected onto the windshield. Thus, multiple displays can be integrated using a single image generation device, while simultaneously allowing the size of the head-up display to be changed.

[0041] On the other hand, the size of the area where the first projected image is incident on the first reflector can be larger in the instrument panel single display mode compared to the size of the area where the first projected image is incident on the first reflector. Therefore, it is possible to integrate multiple displays using a single image generation device, while simultaneously changing the size of the instrument panel display.

[0042] On the other hand, the signal processing device can control the display so that, in the multiple display mode, the first projected image is displayed on the screen, and the second projected image is projected and reflected onto the windshield; in the head-up display standalone display mode, the first projected image is not projected onto the screen, and the second projected image is projected and reflected onto the windshield. Thus, multiple displays can be integrated using a single image generation device, while simultaneously allowing the size of the head-up display to be changed.

[0043] On the other hand, the size of the area where the second projected image is incident on the second reflector can be larger in the head-up display standalone display mode compared to the size of the area where the second projected image is incident on the second reflector in the multiple display mode. Therefore, it is possible to integrate multiple displays using a single image generation device, while simultaneously changing the size of the head-up display.

[0044] On the other hand, a vehicle display device according to an embodiment of the present invention further includes a second actuator for adjusting the height or angle of the screen, which can be controlled by a signal processing device to adjust the height of the screen. Thus, a plurality of displays can be integrated using a single image generation device, while simultaneously changing the height of the dashboard display.

[0045] On the other hand, a vehicle display device according to an embodiment of the present invention further includes a third actuator for adjusting the height or angle of the second reflector, and the signal processing device is also capable of controlling the adjustment of the height or angle of the first or second reflector in accordance with the height adjustment of the screen. Thus, a plurality of displays can be integrated using a single image generation device, while simultaneously changing the height of the dashboard display.

[0046] On the other hand, the signal processing device can control the lower end of the first reflector to be lowered when its lower end is lower than the lower end of the second reflector, thereby reducing the size of the first projected image projected onto the screen. This allows for the integration of multiple displays using a single image generation device, while simultaneously changing the size of the dashboard display.

[0047] On the other hand, the signal processing device can control the lower end of the first reflector to be raised when its lower end is lower than the lower end of the second reflector, thereby increasing the size of the first projected image projected onto the screen. This allows for the integration of multiple displays using a single image generation device, while simultaneously changing the size of the dashboard display.

[0048] Another embodiment of the vehicle display device of the present invention includes: an image generating apparatus including a light output device for outputting a projected image; a first reflector for reflecting a first projected image as a part of the projected image from the image generating apparatus; a screen on one side of which the first projected image reflected by the first reflector is projected; a second reflector for reflecting a second projected image as another part of the projected image from the image generating apparatus onto a windshield; and a first actuator for changing the position or angle of the first reflector; based on the change in the position or angle of the first reflector, the size of the first projected image projected onto the screen or the size of the second projected image reflected onto the windshield is changed. Thus, a plurality of displays can be integrated using a single image generating apparatus, while simultaneously changing the size of an instrument panel display or a head-up display.

[0049] On the other hand, another embodiment of the vehicle display device of the present invention further includes a signal processing device for controlling a first actuator; the signal processing device is capable of controlling the size of a first projected image projected onto a screen or a second projected image reflected onto a windshield to change based on a change in the position or angle of the first reflector. Thus, a plurality of displays can be integrated using a single image generation device, while simultaneously changing the size of the dashboard display or head-up display.

[0050] On the other hand, the signal processing device can control the size of the first projected image projected onto the screen or the size of the second projected image reflected on the windshield by changing the height of the lower end of the first reflector. Thus, a plurality of displays can be integrated using a single image generation device, while simultaneously changing the size of the dashboard display or head-up display.

[0051] On the other hand, the signal processing device can control the display so that only the first projected image is displayed on the screen, while the second projected image is not projected onto the windshield. Thus, a single image generation device can be used to integrate multiple displays, while simultaneously allowing for changes in the size of the dashboard display.

[0052] On the other hand, the signal processing device can control the display so that only the second projected image is displayed on the windshield, while the first projected image is not displayed on the screen. Thus, a plurality of displays can be integrated using a single image generation device, while simultaneously allowing the size of the head-up display to be changed. Attached Figure Description

[0053] Figure 1 This is a diagram showing an example of the exterior and interior of a vehicle.

[0054] Figure 2 This is a diagram showing the appearance of a vehicle display device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0055] Figure 3 Example Figure 2 An example of an internal block diagram of a vehicle display device.

[0056] Figures 4a to 4e This figure is used as a reference when explaining the operation of the vehicle display device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0057] Figure 5 This is an example of an internal block diagram illustrating an embodiment of the present invention for a vehicle display device.

[0058] Figures 6 to 14d Is Figure 5 The diagram referenced in the description. Detailed Implementation

[0059] The present invention will now be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0060] The suffixes "module" and "section" used for the constituent elements in the following description are assigned only for ease of writing and do not inherently possess any particularly important meaning or function. Therefore, the terms "module" and "section" can be used interchangeably.

[0061] Figure 1 This is a diagram showing an example of the exterior and interior of a vehicle.

[0062] Referring to the attached drawings, the vehicle 200 is operated by a plurality of wheels (103FR, 103FL, 103RL...) that are rotated by a power source and a steering wheel 150 for adjusting the forward direction of the vehicle 200.

[0063] On the other hand, the vehicle 200 may also have a camera 195 for obtaining an image of the front of the vehicle.

[0064] On the other hand, the interior of the vehicle 200 may have a plurality of displays 180a, 180b, 180h for displaying images, information, etc.

[0065] For example, among a plurality of displays 180a, 180b, and 180h, the first display 180a may be an instrument panel display, the second display 180b may be a center information display (CID) display or an AVN (Audio, Video, Navigation, Multimedia System) display, and the third display 180h may be a HUD display that projects an image onto a designated area Ara of the windshield WS.

[0066] On the other hand, in this invention, the first display 180a and the third display 180h among a plurality of displays 180a, 180b, and 180h are integrated into a single device.

[0067] Therefore, the vehicle display device 100 of the present invention includes a picture generation device 300.

[0068] That is, the vehicle display device 100 of the present invention uses an image generation device 300 to output a plurality of projected images, separates the light paths of the plurality of projected images, projects the first projected image onto the screen Scr through the first light path to display instrument panel information, and projects the second projected image onto the windshield WS through the second light path to display various information such as vehicle speed. Thus, a plurality of displays can be integrated.

[0069] On the other hand, the vehicle 200 described in this specification may include concepts such as a vehicle equipped with an engine as a power source, a hybrid vehicle equipped with an engine and an electric motor as power sources, and an electric vehicle equipped with an electric motor as a power source.

[0070] Figure 2 This is a diagram showing the appearance of a vehicle display device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0071] The vehicle display device 100 of an embodiment of the present invention may have a signal processing device 170, which performs signal processing to display images, information, etc. in at least one of a plurality of displays 180a, 180b, 180h.

[0072] Among the plurality of displays 180a, 180b, and 180h, the first display 180a may be an instrument panel display 180a for displaying driving status, action information, etc., the second display 180b may be a center information display (CID) display 180b for displaying vehicle operating information, navigation maps, various entertainment information or images, and the third display 180h may be a HUD display for displaying vehicle driving information.

[0073] On the other hand, the first display 180a among the plurality of displays 180a, 180b, 180h may have a screen Scr for displaying a first projected image, and the third display 180h may have a windshield WS for projecting a second projected image.

[0074] The signal processing device 170 has a memory 508 and a processor 175 inside, and is capable of controlling at least one of a plurality of displays 180a, 180b, and 180h.

[0075] On the other hand, the signal processing device 170 can execute the first to the third virtual machines (not shown to not shown) on the hypervisor 505 within the processor 175.

[0076] The first virtual machine (not shown) is the server virtual machine, which can control the second virtual machine (not shown) and the third virtual machine (not shown) that act as guest virtual machines.

[0077] On the other hand, the second virtual machine can be named the first guest virtual machine (Guest VirtualMaschine), and the third virtual machine can be named the second guest virtual machine.

[0078] The first guest virtual machine (not shown) can operate for the first monitor 180a, and the second guest virtual machine (not shown) can operate for the second monitor 180b or the third monitor 180h.

[0079] On the other hand, in order to transmit the same data to the first client virtual machine (not shown) and the second client virtual machine (not shown), the server virtual machine (not shown) within the processor 175 can be controlled to be configured based on the memory 508 of the virtual machine monitor 505. Thus, the same information or the same image can be displayed synchronously on the first display 180a and the second display 180b within the vehicle.

[0080] On the other hand, the server virtual machine (not shown) within the processor 175 is capable of receiving and processing the vehicle's wheel speed sensor data, and transmitting the processed wheel speed sensor data to at least one of the first client virtual machine (not shown) or the second client virtual machine (not shown). Thus, it is possible to share the vehicle's wheel speed sensor data with at least one virtual machine.

[0081] Thus, a plurality of displays 180a, 180b, and 180h can be controlled using a single signal processing device 170.

[0082] On the other hand, some of the plurality of displays 180a, 180b, and 180h can operate based on Linux OS (Linux Operating System), while others can operate based on Web OS (Web Operating System).

[0083] The signal processing apparatus 170 of the present invention can be controlled to synchronously display the same information or the same image on a plurality of displays 180a, 180b, 180h that operate under various operating systems (OS).

[0084] Figure 3 An example of an internal block diagram of a vehicle display device according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0085] Referring to the accompanying drawings, the vehicle display device 100 of an embodiment of the present invention may include an input unit 110, a communication device 120, an interface 130, a memory 140, a signal processing device 170, a plurality of displays 180a, 180b, 180h, an audio output unit 185, and a power supply unit 190.

[0086] The input unit 110 may have physical buttons, touchpads, etc. for button input, touch input, etc.

[0087] On the other hand, the input unit 110 may have a microphone (not shown) for user voice input.

[0088] The communication device 120 can wirelessly exchange data with the mobile terminal 800 or a server (not shown).

[0089] In particular, the communication device 120 can wirelessly exchange data with the vehicle driver's mobile terminal. Various data communication methods can be used, such as Bluetooth, WiFi (Wireless Fidelity), WiFiDirect, and APiX (Automotive Pixel Link).

[0090] The communication device 120 can receive weather information, road traffic information, and information such as TPEG (Transport Protocol Expert Group) from the mobile terminal 800 or a server (not shown). For this purpose, the communication device 120 may have a mobile communication module (not shown).

[0091] Interface 130 can receive sensor information from ECU (Electronic Control Unit) 770 or sensor device 760, and transmit the received information to signal processing device 170.

[0092] Here, the sensor information may include at least one of the following: vehicle direction information, vehicle position information (GPS (Global Positioning System) information), vehicle angle information, vehicle speed information, vehicle acceleration information, vehicle tilt information, vehicle forward / reverse information, battery information, fuel information, tire information, vehicle light information, vehicle interior temperature information, and vehicle interior humidity information.

[0093] Such sensor information can be obtained from heading sensors, yaw sensors, gyroscope sensors, position modules, vehicle forward / reverse sensors, wheel sensors, vehicle speed sensors, vehicle tilt sensors, battery sensors, fuel sensors, tire sensors, steering sensors based on steering wheel rotation, vehicle interior temperature sensors, and vehicle interior humidity sensors. On the other hand, the position module may include a GPS module for receiving GPS information.

[0094] On the other hand, interface 130 can receive frontal image data, side image data, rear image data, and distance information of obstacles around the vehicle from camera 195 or lidar (not shown), and transmit the received information to signal processing device 170.

[0095] The memory 140 can store programs for processing or controlling the signal processing device 170, as well as various data for the overall operation of the vehicle display device 100.

[0096] For example, memory 140 may store data about the virtual machine monitor, server virtual machine (not shown), and multiple guest virtual machines that are to be executed within processor 175.

[0097] The audio output unit 185 converts the electrical signal from the signal processing device 170 into an audio signal and outputs it. For this purpose, a speaker or the like may be included.

[0098] The power supply unit 190 can supply the power required for the operation of each component through the control of the signal processing device 170. In particular, the power supply unit 190 can receive power from the battery or the like inside the vehicle.

[0099] The head-up display (HUD) 180h, serving as a third display, may include an image generation device for image projection. Figure 1 (300), under the control of the signal processing device 170, outputs objects based on augmented reality.

[0100] For example, a HUD display 180h can output vehicle speed information, vehicle direction information, objects in front of the vehicle, and a distance indicator to the vehicle in front.

[0101] As another example, the HUD display 180h can output augmented reality lane carpet, augmented reality path carpet, or augmented reality dynamic carpet corresponding to the lane image.

[0102] The signal processing device 170 can control a plurality of displays 180a, 180b, and 180h.

[0103] The signal processing device 170 controls the overall operation of each unit within the vehicle display device 100.

[0104] For example, signal processing device 170 may include memory 508 and processor 175 that performs signal processing for vehicle displays 180a, 180b.

[0105] Processor 175 can execute a virtual machine monitor (not shown), and on the executed virtual machine monitor execute server virtual machines (not shown) and a plurality of guest virtual machines (not shown).

[0106] At this time, the first guest virtual machine (not shown) can operate for the first display 180a, and the second guest virtual machine (not shown) can operate for the second display 180b or the third display 180h.

[0107] On the other hand, the signal processing device 170 can process various signals such as audio signals, video signals, and data signals. Therefore, the signal processing device 170 can be implemented as a system on chip (SOC).

[0108] The vehicle display device 100 of the present invention may also have a plurality of actuators (ACTa~ACTc) that change the position or angle of the plurality of mirrors or screens Scr, as described later.

[0109] Figures 4a to 4e The figure is referenced in the explanation of the operation of the vehicle display device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0110] first, Figure 4c For example, an instrument panel image 410 is displayed on the screen Scr, which serves as the first display 180a, and a HUD image 420, which is a virtual image, is displayed in a designated area Ara in front of the windshield WS, which corresponds to the third display 180h.

[0111] according to Figure 3 The vehicle display device 100 utilizes an image generation device 300, such as... Figure 4c As shown, the instrument panel image 410 can be displayed on the screen Scr, and the HUD image 430 can be displayed in the designated area Ara of the windshield WS.

[0112] On the other hand, in one embodiment of the present invention, a vehicle display device 100 uses an actuator to change the size of an image projected onto a screen Scr. For this, see [link to relevant documentation]. Figures 4b to 4e Narrative.

[0113] Figure 4b For example, the first projected image projected onto the screen Scr, which serves as the first display 180a, is of the first size Arb, and the second projected image projected onto the windshield WS, which serves as the third display 180h, is of the second size Ara.

[0114] As shown in the figure, the first size Ara can be larger than the second size Arb. For example, the first size Arb can be approximately twice the size of the second size Ara.

[0115] Figure 4cFor example, the first projected image projected onto the screen Scr, which serves as the first display 180a, is the third size Arb2, and the second projected image projected onto the windshield WS, which serves as the third display 180h, is the fourth size Ara2.

[0116] As shown in the figure, the third dimension Arb2 can be smaller than the fourth dimension Ara2. For example, the third dimension Arb2 can be approximately 0.5 times the fourth dimension Ara2.

[0117] Figure 4d An example is shown where the first projected image projected onto the screen Scr, which serves as the first display 180a, is the fifth size Arb3, and there is no projected image projected onto the windshield WS, which serves as the third display 180h.

[0118] As shown in the figure, the fifth dimension Arb can be Figure 4b The sum of the first dimension Arb and the second dimension Ara, or Figure 4c The sum of the third dimension Arb2 and the fourth dimension Ara2.

[0119] Figure 4e For example, there is no projected image projected onto the screen Scr, which serves as the first display 180a, and the second projected image projected onto the windshield WS, which serves as the third display 180h, is the sixth size Ara4.

[0120] As shown in the figure, the sixth dimension Ara4 can be Figure 4b The sum of the first dimension Arb and the second dimension Ara, or Figure 4c The sum of the third dimension Arb2 and the fourth dimension Ara2.

[0121] like Figures 4b to 4d As shown, a vehicle display device 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention uses an actuator to change the size of a first projected image projected onto a screen Scr. Thus, a plurality of displays can be integrated using a single image generation device 300, while simultaneously changing the size of the dashboard display.

[0122] On the other hand, such as Figures 4b to 4d As shown, in one embodiment of the present invention, a vehicle display device 100 uses an actuator to change the size of a second projected image projected onto the windshield WS. Thus, a plurality of displays can be integrated using a single image generation device 300, while simultaneously changing the size of the head-up display.

[0123] Figure 5 This is an example of an internal block diagram illustrating an embodiment of the present invention for a vehicle display device.

[0124] Referring to the accompanying drawings, an embodiment of the vehicle display device 100 of the present invention includes: an image generating apparatus 300, including a light output device 400, for outputting a projected image; a first reflector 310 for reflecting a first projected image LTa, which is a part of the projected image from the image generating apparatus 300; a screen Scr, on which the first projected image LTa reflected by the first reflector 310 is projected onto one side; a second reflector 320 for reflecting a second projected image LTb, which is another part of the projected image from the image generating apparatus 300, onto a windshield WS; and a first actuator ACTa for changing the position or angle of the first reflector 310.

[0125] On the other hand, a first projected image LTa, which is part of the projected image output from the image generating device 300, is projected onto one side of the screen Scr via the first reflector 310. Thus, an instrument panel image can be displayed on the first display 180a, which includes the screen Scr.

[0126] On the other hand, a second projected image LTb, which is another part of the projected image output from the image generating device 300, is projected onto one side of the windshield WS via the second reflector 320. Thus, various information or images can be displayed on the third display 180h, which includes the windshield WS.

[0127] On the other hand, the size of the first projected image LTa projected onto the screen Scr changes based on the change in the position or angle of the first reflector 310. Thus, a plurality of displays can be integrated using a single image generation device 300, while simultaneously changing the size of the dashboard display.

[0128] On the other hand, the size of the second projected image LTb reflected onto the windshield WS can be changed based on the change in the position or angle of the first reflector 310. Thus, a plurality of displays can be integrated using a single image generation device 300, while simultaneously changing the size of the head-up display.

[0129] On the other hand, a vehicle display device 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention may further include a signal processing device 170 for controlling a first actuator ACTa.

[0130] On the other hand, the signal processing device 170 can control the size of the first projected image LTa projected onto the screen Scr to change based on the change in the position or angle of the first reflector 310. Thus, a plurality of displays can be integrated using a single image generation device 300, while simultaneously changing the size of the dashboard display.

[0131] On the other hand, the signal processing device 170 can control the size of the second projected image LTb reflected on the windshield WS to change based on the change in the position or angle of the first reflector 310. Thus, a plurality of displays can be integrated using a single image generation device 300, while simultaneously changing the size of the head-up display.

[0132] On the other hand, the signal processing device 170 can control the image generation device 300.

[0133] On the other hand, the signal processing device 170 can control the brightness of the first projected image LTa or the second projected image LTb to be at a first level in the first mode, and at a second level in the second mode. Thus, the brightness of the first projected image LTa or the second projected image LTb can be changed.

[0134] On the other hand, the vehicle display device 100 of the present invention may also include an external illuminance sensor 711, an internal illuminance sensor 713, or a user input unit 110.

[0135] The signal processing device 170 can output a control signal for changing the luminance of the first projected image LTa or the second projected image LTb based on the external illuminance Cso from the external illuminance sensor 711, the internal illuminance Csi from the internal illuminance sensor 713, or the setting input Csp from the user input unit 110.

[0136] For example, the signal processing device 170 can control the brightness of the first projected image LTa or the second projected image LTb to increase as the external illuminance Cso increases.

[0137] As another example, the signal processing device 170 can control the brightness of the first projected image LTa or the second projected image LTb to increase as the internal illuminance Csi decreases.

[0138] As another example, the signal processing device 170 can control the brightness of the first projected image LTa or the second projected image LTb to decrease as the setting input Csp decreases. This allows the brightness of the first projected image LTa projected onto the screen Scr or the second projected image LTb projected onto the windshield WS to be changed.

[0139] On the other hand, the image generating apparatus 300 includes a light output device 400 for light output.

[0140] On the other hand, the light output device 400 may include a light source 309 and a digital reflector device 308 that reflects the light output from the light source 309.

[0141] For example, light source 309 may include LED diodes or laser diodes, etc.

[0142] On the other hand, the digital mirror device 308 may have a plurality of digital mirrors. For example, it may have a digital micromirror device (DMD).

[0143] On the other hand, the image generating apparatus 300 may also include a digital mirror control unit 305 for controlling the digital mirror device 308 and a light source control unit 306 for controlling the light source 309.

[0144] In particular, the image generating apparatus 300 has a processor 370, which may include a digital mirror control unit 305 for controlling the digital mirror device 308 and a light source control unit 306 for controlling the light source 309.

[0145] On the other hand, the signal processing device 170 may have an image generation control unit 173 for controlling the image generation device 300, and a position control unit 174 for controlling the position or angle of a plurality of mirrors 310-330.

[0146] On the other hand, the signal processing device 170 can also perform operation control of the digital reflector device 308 or operation control of the light source 309 based on the external illuminance Cso from the external illuminance sensor 711, the internal illuminance Csi from the internal illuminance sensor 713, or the setting input Csp from the user input unit 110.

[0147] For example, as the external illuminance Cso increases, the signal processing device 170 can control the signal frame by frame so that the luminance of the first projected image LTa output from the light output device 400 is smaller than the luminance of the second projected image LTb.

[0148] As another example, as the internal illuminance Csi decreases, the signal processing device 170 can control the signal frame by frame so that the luminance of the first projected image LTa output from the light output device 400 is smaller than that of the second projected image LTb.

[0149] As another example, as the setting input Csp decreases, the signal processing device 170 can control the signal frame by frame so that the brightness of the first projected image LTa output from the light output device 400 is smaller than the brightness of the second projected image LTb.

[0150] On the other hand, a vehicle display device 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention may further include a second actuator ACTc for adjusting the height or angle of the screen Scr.

[0151] For example, the signal processing device 170 can control the adjustment of the height of the screen Scr. Thus, multiple displays can be integrated using a single image generation device 300, while simultaneously changing the height of the dashboard display.

[0152] On the other hand, a vehicle display device 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention may further include a third actuator ACTb for adjusting the height or angle of the second reflector 320.

[0153] For example, the signal processing device 170 can control the height or angle of the first reflector 310 or the second reflector 320 to be adjusted according to the height adjustment of the screen Scr. Thus, a plurality of displays can be integrated using a single image generation device 300, while simultaneously changing the height of the dashboard display.

[0154] Figures 6 to 14d Is Figure 5 The diagram referenced in the description.

[0155] Figure 6 Examples are shown as follows Figure 4b The first and second projected images are shown, and then as follows: Figure 4d The image shown is an example of the first projected image.

[0156] Refer to the attached diagram, as follows Figure 6 As shown in (a), in an embodiment of the present invention, the image generating apparatus 300 in the vehicle display device 100 outputs a first projected image LTa and a second projected image LTb.

[0157] At this time, the size of the first projected image LTa output from the image generating device 300 can be larger than the size of the second projected image LTb.

[0158] The first projected image LTa output from the image generating device 300 is reflected by a portion of the first reflector 310 SZa and projected onto one side of the screen Scr.

[0159] At this time, the size of the first projected image LTa projected onto the side of the screen Scr can correspond to the first size Arb in the vertical direction.

[0160] On the other hand, the second projected image LTb output from the image generating device 300 is reflected in a portion of the second reflector 320 and projected onto one side of the windshield WS.

[0161] At this time, the size of the second projected image LTb projected onto one side of the windshield WS can correspond to the second size Ara in the vertical direction.

[0162] according to Figure 6(a) The image generating apparatus 300 outputs the first projected image LTa in an upward direction than the second projected image LTb.

[0163] Moreover, according to Figure 6 (a) The height Ha of the lower end TEa of the first reflector 310 can be higher than the height of the lower end TEb of the second reflector 320.

[0164] On the other hand, the signal processing device 170 can control the lower end TEa of the first reflector 310 to be lowered when the height of the lower end TEa of the first reflector 310 is higher than the height of the lower end TEb of the second reflector 320, so as to increase the size of the first projected image LTa projected onto the screen Scr. Thus, multiple displays can be integrated using a single image generation device 300, while simultaneously changing the size of the dashboard display.

[0165] Figure 6 Example (b) shows the first projected image LTa projected onto the screen Scr with the largest size.

[0166] Right now, Figure 6 Example (b) illustrates the case where the second projected image LTb projected onto one side of the windshield WS is not projected.

[0167] For example, as shown in the figure, the signal processing device 170 can control the height of the lower end TEa of the first reflector 310 to be reduced to Hb when the height of TEa is Ha.

[0168] On the other hand, the signal processing device 170 can be controlled to, in such a way, Figure 6 In the display mode shown in (a), the first projected image LTa is displayed on the screen Scr, and the second projected image LTb is projected and reflected onto the windshield WS, as shown in... Figure 6 In the instrument panel standalone display mode shown in (b), the first projected image LTa is displayed on the screen Scr, while the second projected image LTb is not projected onto the windshield WS. Thus, multiple displays can be integrated using a single image generating device 300, while simultaneously changing the size of the instrument panel displays.

[0169] On the other hand, with in such Figure 6 Compared to the size SZa of the area where the first projected image LTa is incident on the first reflector 310 in the complex display mode shown in (a), in such a way... Figure 6 In the instrument panel standalone display mode shown in (b), the size SZb of the area where the first projected image LTa is incident on the first reflector 310 can be larger.

[0170] That is, with Figure 6 Compared to (a), in Figure 6 In case (b), the size of the first projected image LTa output from the image generating device 300 becomes larger, thereby the size of the area incident on the first reflector 310 becomes larger, and as a result, the size of the first projected image LTa projected onto the screen Scr becomes larger.

[0171] At this point, the size of the first projected image LTa projected onto the side of the screen Scr can correspond to the fifth size Arb3 in the vertical direction. That is, the fifth size Arb3 can be larger than the first size Arb.

[0172] Thus, multiple displays can be integrated using a single image generation device 300, while simultaneously changing the size of the dashboard display.

[0173] Figure 7 For example Figure 4b The first and second projected images are shown, and then as follows: Figure 4c This is an example of a smaller size for the first projected image.

[0174] Refer to the attached diagram, as follows Figure 7 As shown in (a), in an embodiment of the present invention, the image generating apparatus 300 in the vehicle display device 100 outputs a first projected image LTa and a second projected image LTb.

[0175] The first projected image LTa output from the image generating device 300 is reflected by a portion of the first reflector 310 SZa and projected onto one side of the screen Scr.

[0176] At this time, the size of the first projected image LTa projected onto the side of the screen Scr can correspond to the first size Arb in the vertical direction.

[0177] On the other hand, the second projected image LTb output from the image generating device 300 is reflected in a portion of the second reflector 320 and projected onto one side of the windshield WS.

[0178] At this time, the size of the second projected image LTb projected onto one side of the windshield WS can correspond to the second size Ara in the vertical direction.

[0179] according to Figure 7 (a) The image generating apparatus 300 can output the first projected image LTa in an upward direction than the second projected image LTb.

[0180] Moreover, according to Figure 7 (a) The height Ha of the lower end TEa of the first reflector 310 can be higher than the height of the lower end TEb of the second reflector 320.

[0181] On the other hand, the signal processing device 170 can control the height of the lower end TEa of the first reflector 310 to be increased when the height of the lower end TEa of the first reflector 310 is higher than the height of the lower end TEb of the second reflector 320, so as to reduce the size of the first projected image LTa projected onto the screen Scr. Thus, multiple displays can be integrated using a single image generation device 300, while simultaneously changing the size of the dashboard display.

[0182] Figure 7 Example (b) illustrates that the size of the first projected image LTa projected onto the screen Scr is less than [the size of the first projected image LTa]. Figure 7 Case (a).

[0183] Right now, Figure 7 Examples of (b), such as Figure 4c As shown, the second projected image LTb projected onto one side of the windshield WS is larger than the size of the first projected image LTa projected onto the screen Scr.

[0184] For example, as shown in the figure, the signal processing device 170 can control the height of the lower end TEa of the first reflector 310 to be raised to Hc when the height of TEa is Ha.

[0185] On the other hand, with in such Figure 7 Compared to the size SZa of the area where the first projected image LTa is incident on the first reflector 310 in the complex display mode shown in (a), in such a way... Figure 7 In the complex display mode shown in (b), the size SZc of the area where the first projected image LTa is incident on the first reflector 310 can be smaller.

[0186] That is, with Figure 7 Compared to (a), in Figure 7 In case (b), the size of the first projected image LTa output from the image generating device 300 becomes smaller, thereby the size of the area incident on the first reflector 310 becomes smaller, and as a result, the size of the first projected image LTa projected onto the screen Scr becomes smaller.

[0187] At this point, the size of the first projected image LTa projected onto the side of the screen Scr can correspond to the third size Arb2 in the vertical direction. That is, the third size Arb2 can be smaller than the first size Arb.

[0188] Thus, multiple displays can be integrated using a single image generation device 300, while simultaneously changing the size of the dashboard display.

[0189] On the other hand, with in such Figure 7Compared to the size of the area where the second projected image LTb is incident on the second reflector 320 in the complex display mode shown in (a), in such a way... Figure 7 In the complex display mode shown in (b), the size of the area where the second projected image LTb is incident on the second reflector 320 can be larger.

[0190] That is, with Figure 7 Compared to (a), in Figure 7 In case (b), the size of the second projected image LTb output from the image generating device 300 becomes larger, thereby the size of the area incident on the second reflector 320 becomes larger, and as a result, the size of the second projected image LTb projected onto the windshield WS becomes larger.

[0191] At this time, the size of the second projected image LTb projected onto one side of the windshield WS can correspond to the fourth size Ara2 in the vertical direction. That is, the fourth size Ara2 can be larger than the second size Ara.

[0192] Thus, multiple displays can be integrated using a single image generation device 300, while simultaneously changing the size of the head-up display.

[0193] Figure 8 For example Figure 4b The first and second projected images are shown, and then as follows: Figure 4e The image shown is an example of the second projected image.

[0194] Refer to the attached diagram, as follows Figure 8 As shown in (a), in an embodiment of the present invention, the image generating apparatus 300 in the vehicle display device 100 outputs a first projected image LTa and a second projected image LTb.

[0195] At this time, the size of the first projected image LTa projected onto the side of the screen Scr can correspond to the first size Arb in the vertical direction, and the size of the second projected image LTb projected onto the side of the windshield WS can correspond to the second size Ara in the vertical direction.

[0196] according to Figure 8 (a) The image generating apparatus 300 outputs the first projected image LTa in an upward direction than the second projected image LTb.

[0197] Moreover, according to Figure 8 (a) The height Ha of the lower end TEa of the first reflector 310 can be higher than the height of the lower end TEb of the second reflector 320.

[0198] On the other hand, the signal processing device 170 can control the height of the lower end TEa of the first reflector 310 to be increased when the height of the lower end TEa of the first reflector 310 is higher than the height of the lower end TEb of the second reflector 320, so as to reduce the size of the first projected image LTa projected onto the screen Scr.

[0199] Figure 8 Example (b) shows that the first projected image is not projected onto the screen Scr, and the second projected image LTb, which is the largest, is projected onto one side of the windshield WS.

[0200] For example, as shown in the figure, the signal processing device 170 can control the height of the lower end TEa of the first reflector 310 to be raised to Hd when the height of TEa is Ha.

[0201] On the other hand, the signal processing device 170 can be controlled to, in such a way, Figure 8 In the display mode shown in (a), the first projected image LTa is displayed on the screen Scr, and the second projected image LTb is projected and reflected onto the windshield WS, as shown in... Figure 8 In the standalone head-up display mode shown in (b), the first projected image LTa is not projected onto the screen Scr, and the second projected image LTb is projected onto and reflected onto the windshield WS. Thus, multiple displays can be integrated using a single image generation device 300, while simultaneously allowing the size of the head-up display to be changed.

[0202] On the other hand, it can be, and in such a way Figure 8 Compared to the size of the area where the second projected image LTb is incident on the second reflector 320 in the complex display mode shown in (a), in such a way... Figure 8 In the head-up display standalone display mode shown in (b), the area where the second projected image LTb is incident on the second reflector 320 is larger.

[0203] At this time, the size of the second projected image LTb projected onto one side of the windshield WS can correspond to the sixth size Ara4 in the vertical direction. That is, the sixth size Ara4 can be larger than the second size Ara.

[0204] Thus, multiple displays can be integrated using a single image generation device 300, while simultaneously changing the size of the head-up display.

[0205] Figure 9 For example Figure 4b The image shown is an example of a first and second projected image, followed by a change in the screen height.

[0206] Refer to the attached diagram, as follows Figure 9As shown in (a), in an embodiment of the present invention, the image generating apparatus 300 in the vehicle display device 100 outputs a first projected image LTa and a second projected image LTb.

[0207] At this time, the size of the first projected image LTa projected onto the side of the screen Scr can correspond to the first size Arb in the vertical direction, and the size of the second projected image LTb projected onto the side of the windshield WS can correspond to the second size Ara in the vertical direction.

[0208] according to Figure 9 (a) The image generating apparatus 300 outputs the first projected image LTa in an upward direction than the second projected image LTb.

[0209] Moreover, according to Figure 9 (a) The height Ha of the lower end TEa of the first reflector 310 can be higher than the height of the lower end TEb of the second reflector 320.

[0210] On the other hand, the signal processing device 170 can control the height of the screen Scr.

[0211] For example, the signal processing device 170 can control a second actuator ACTc used to adjust the height or angle of the screen Scr.

[0212] Figure 9 Example (b) shows that, according to the action of the second actuator ACTc, the height of the screen Scr increases from the first height H1 to the second height H2.

[0213] On the other hand, the signal processing device 170 can control the first actuator ACTa to change the position or angle of the first reflector 310, or control the third actuator ACTb to adjust the height or angle of the second reflector 320 when the height of the screen Scr changes.

[0214] For example, the signal processing device 170 can control the screen Scr to maintain the size of the first projected image LTa projected onto the side of the screen Scr at a first size Arb in the vertical direction, and to maintain the size of the second projected image LTb at a second size Ara in the vertical direction when the height of the screen Scr is increased.

[0215] As illustrated in the attached figure, as the height of the screen Scr increases from the first height H1 to the second height H2, the position or angle of the first reflector 310 changes, thereby increasing the angle of incidence of the first projected image LTa incident on the first reflector 310, and the height or angle of the second reflector 310 changes, thereby decreasing the angle of incidence of the second projected image LTb incident on the second reflector 320.

[0216] This allows the size of both the instrument panel display and the head-up display to remain unchanged while setting the height of the instrument panel display for the driver.

[0217] Figure 10 For example Figure 4b The first and second projected images are shown, and then as follows: Figure 4d The image shown is another example that only displays the first projected image.

[0218] Although Figure 10 and Figure 6 Similar, but different in that the image generating device 300 outputs the first projected image LTa in a lower direction than the second projected image LTb.

[0219] Refer to the attached diagram, as follows Figure 10 As shown in (a), in an embodiment of the present invention, the image generating apparatus 300 in the vehicle display device 100 outputs a first projected image LTa and a second projected image LTb.

[0220] At this time, the size of the first projected image LTa projected onto the side of the screen Scr can correspond to the first size Arb in the vertical direction, and the size of the second projected image LTb projected onto the side of the windshield WS can correspond to the second size Ara in the vertical direction.

[0221] according to Figure 10 (a) The image generating apparatus 300 outputs the first projected image LTa in a direction that is lower than the second projected image LTb.

[0222] Moreover, according to Figure 10 (a) The height Hma of the lower end TEa of the first reflector 310 can be lower than the height of the lower end TEb of the second reflector 320.

[0223] On the other hand, the signal processing device 170 can control the height of the lower end TEa of the first reflector 310 to be increased when the height of the lower end TEa of the first reflector 310 is lower than the height of the lower end TEb of the second reflector 320, so as to increase the size of the first projected image LTa projected onto the screen Scr. Thus, multiple displays can be integrated using a single image generation device 300, while simultaneously changing the size of the dashboard display.

[0224] Figure 10 Example (b) shows that the size of the first projected image LTa projected onto the screen Scr is the largest.

[0225] Right now, Figure 10 Example (b) illustrates the case where the second projected image LTb projected onto one side of the windshield WS is not projected.

[0226] For example, as shown in the figure, the signal processing device 170 can control the height of the lower end TEa of the first reflector 310 to be increased to Hmb when the height of TEa is Hma.

[0227] On the other hand, the signal processing device 170 can be controlled to, in such a way, Figure 10 In the display mode shown in (a), the first projected image LTa is displayed on the screen Scr, and the second projected image LTb is projected and reflected onto the windshield WS, as shown in... Figure 10 In the instrument panel standalone display mode shown in (b), the first projected image LTa is displayed on the screen Scr, while the second projected image LTb is not projected onto the windshield WS. Thus, multiple displays can be integrated using a single image generating device 300, while simultaneously changing the size of the instrument panel displays.

[0228] On the other hand, with in such Figure 10 Compared to the size SZa of the area where the first projected image LTa is incident on the first reflector 310 in the complex display mode shown in (a), in such a way... Figure 10 In the instrument panel standalone display mode shown in (b), the size SZb of the area where the first projected image LTa is incident on the first reflector 310 can be larger.

[0229] That is, with Figure 10 Compared to (a), in Figure 10 In case (b), the size of the first projected image LTa output from the image generating device 300 becomes larger, thereby the size of the area incident on the first reflector 310 becomes larger, and as a result, the size of the first projected image LTa projected onto the screen Scr becomes larger.

[0230] At this point, the size of the first projected image LTa projected onto the side of the screen Scr can correspond to the fifth size Arb3 in the vertical direction. That is, the fifth size Arb3 can be larger than the first size Arb.

[0231] Thus, multiple displays can be integrated using a single image generation device 300, while simultaneously changing the size of the dashboard display.

[0232] Figure 11 For example Figure 4b The first and second projected images are shown, and then as follows: Figure 4c Another example of a smaller size in the first projected image shown.

[0233] Refer to the attached diagram, as follows Figure 11 As shown in (a), in an embodiment of the present invention, the image generating apparatus 300 in the vehicle display device 100 outputs a first projected image LTa and a second projected image LTb.

[0234] At this time, the size of the first projected image LTa projected onto the side of the screen Scr can correspond to the first size Arb in the vertical direction, and the size of the second projected image LTb projected onto the side of the windshield WS can correspond to the second size Ara in the vertical direction.

[0235] according to Figure 11 (a) The image generating apparatus 300 outputs the first projected image LTa in a direction that is lower than the second projected image LTb.

[0236] Moreover, according to Figure 11 (a) The height Hma of the lower end TEa of the first reflector 310 can be higher than the height of the lower end TEb of the second reflector 320.

[0237] On the other hand, the signal processing device 170 can control the lower end TEa of the first reflector 310 to be lowered when the height of the lower end TEa of the first reflector 310 is lower than the height of the lower end TEb of the second reflector 320, so as to reduce the size of the first projected image LTa projected onto the screen Scr. Thus, multiple displays can be integrated using a single image generation device 300, while simultaneously changing the size of the dashboard display.

[0238] Figure 11 Example (b) illustrates the size ratio of the first projected image LTa projected onto the screen Scr. Figure 11 (a) small.

[0239] Right now, Figure 11 Example (b) is similar to... Figure 4c The size of the first projected image LTa projected onto the screen Scr is larger than the size of the second projected image LTb projected onto one side of the windshield WS.

[0240] For example, as shown in the figure, the signal processing device 170 can control the height of the lower end TEa of the first reflector 310 to be reduced to Hmc when the height of TEa is Hma.

[0241] On the other hand, with in such Figure 11 Compared to the size SZa of the area where the first projected image LTa is incident on the first reflector 310 in the complex display mode shown in (a), in such a way... Figure 11 In the complex display mode shown in (b), the size SZc of the area where the first projected image LTa is incident on the first reflector 310 can be smaller.

[0242] That is, with Figure 11 Compared to (a), in Figure 11In case (b), the size of the first projected image LTa output from the image generating device 300 becomes smaller, thereby the size of the area incident on the first reflector 310 becomes smaller, and as a result, the size of the first projected image LTa projected onto the screen Scr becomes smaller.

[0243] At this point, the size of the first projected image LTa projected onto the side of the screen Scr can correspond to the third size Arb2 in the vertical direction. That is, the third size Arb2 can be smaller than the first size Arb.

[0244] Thus, multiple displays can be integrated using a single image generation device 300, while simultaneously changing the size of the dashboard display.

[0245] On the other hand, with in such Figure 11 Compared to the size of the area where the second projected image LTb is incident on the second reflector 320 in the complex display mode shown in (a), in such a way... Figure 11 In the complex display mode shown in (b), the size of the area where the second projected image LTb is incident on the second reflector 320 can be larger.

[0246] That is, with Figure 11 Compared to (a), in Figure 11 In case (b), the size of the second projected image LTb output from the image generating device 300 becomes larger, thereby the size of the area incident on the second reflector 320 becomes larger, and as a result, the size of the second projected image LTb projected onto the windshield WS becomes larger.

[0247] At this time, the size of the second projected image LTb projected onto one side of the windshield WS can correspond to the fourth size Ara2 in the vertical direction. That is, the fourth size Ara2 can be larger than the second size Ara.

[0248] Thus, multiple displays can be integrated using a single image generation device 300, while simultaneously changing the size of the head-up display.

[0249] Figure 12 For example Figure 4b The first and second projected images are shown, and then as follows: Figure 4e The image shown is another example that only displays the second projected image.

[0250] Refer to the attached diagram, as follows Figure 12 As shown in (a), in an embodiment of the present invention, the image generating apparatus 300 in the vehicle display device 100 outputs a first projected image LTa and a second projected image LTb.

[0251] At this time, the size of the first projected image LTa projected onto the side of the screen Scr can correspond to the first size Arb in the vertical direction, and the size of the second projected image LTb projected onto the side of the windshield WS can correspond to the second size Ara in the vertical direction.

[0252] according to Figure 12 (a) The image generating apparatus 300 outputs the first projected image LTa in a direction that is lower than the second projected image LTb.

[0253] Moreover, according to Figure 12 (a) The height Hma of the lower end TEa of the first reflector 310 can be higher than the height of the lower end TEb of the second reflector 320.

[0254] On the other hand, the signal processing device 170 can control the lower end TEa of the first reflector 310 to be lowered when the height of the lower end TEa of the first reflector 310 is lower than the height of the lower end TEb of the second reflector 320, so as to reduce the size of the first projected image LTa projected onto the screen Scr.

[0255] Figure 12 Example (b) illustrates the case where the first projected image is not projected onto the screen Scr, and the size of the second projected image LTb is the largest, projected onto one side of the windshield WS.

[0256] For example, as shown in the figure, the signal processing device 170 can control the height of the lower end TEa of the first reflector 310 to be reduced to Hmd when the height of TEa is Hma.

[0257] On the other hand, the signal processing device 170 can be controlled to, in such a way, Figure 12 In the display mode shown in (a), the first projected image LTa is displayed on the screen Scr, and the second projected image LTb is projected and reflected onto the windshield WS, as shown in... Figure 12 In the standalone head-up display mode shown in (b), the first projected image LTa is not projected onto the screen Scr, and the second projected image LTb is projected onto and reflected onto the windshield WS. Thus, multiple displays can be integrated using a single image generation device 300, while simultaneously allowing the size of the head-up display to be changed.

[0258] On the other hand, with in such Figure 12 Compared to the size of the area where the second projected image LTb is incident on the second reflector 320 in the complex display mode shown in (a), in such a way... Figure 12 In the head-up display standalone display mode shown in (b), the size of the area where the second projected image LTb is incident on the second reflector 320 can be larger.

[0259] At this time, the size of the second projected image LTb projected onto one side of the windshield WS can correspond to the sixth size Ara4 in the vertical direction. That is, the sixth size Ara4 can be larger than the second size Ara.

[0260] Thus, multiple displays can be integrated using a single image generation device 300, while simultaneously changing the size of the head-up display.

[0261] Figure 13 For example Figure 4b The image shown is another example of a situation where the height of the screen changes, displaying the first and second projected images.

[0262] Refer to the attached diagram, as follows Figure 13 As shown in (a), in an embodiment of the present invention, the image generating apparatus 300 in the vehicle display device 100 outputs a first projected image LTa and a second projected image LTb.

[0263] At this time, the size of the first projected image LTa projected onto the side of the screen Scr can correspond to the first size Arb in the vertical direction, and the size of the second projected image LTb projected onto the side of the windshield WS can correspond to the second size Ara in the vertical direction.

[0264] according to Figure 13 (a) The image generating apparatus 300 outputs the first projected image LTa in a direction that is lower than the second projected image LTb.

[0265] Moreover, according to Figure 13 (a) The height Hma of the lower end TEa of the first reflector 310 can be lower than the height of the lower end TEb of the second reflector 320.

[0266] On the other hand, the signal processing device 170 can control the height of the screen Scr.

[0267] For example, the signal processing device 170 can control a second actuator ACTc used to adjust the height or angle of the screen Scr.

[0268] Figure 13 Example (b) illustrates the case where the height of the screen Scr increases from the third height H3 to the fourth height H4 as the second actuator ACTc is activated.

[0269] On the other hand, when the height of the screen Scr changes, the signal processing device 170 can control the first actuator ACTa to change the position or angle of the first reflector 310, or control the third actuator ACTb to adjust the height or angle of the second reflector 320.

[0270] For example, the signal processing device 170 can control the first projection image LTa of the first projection image LTa to maintain a first size Arb when the height of the screen Scr is increased, and the second projection image LTb to maintain a second size Ara in the vertical direction.

[0271] The accompanying diagram illustrates how the position or angle of the first reflector 310 changes as the height of the screen Scr increases from a first height H1 to a second height H2.

[0272] This allows the size of both the instrument panel display and the head-up display to remain unchanged while setting the height of the instrument panel display for the driver.

[0273] Figures 14a to 14d Is Figure 5 The diagram referenced in the description.

[0274] Figure 14a and Figure 4b Correspondingly, an example is given where the first display 180a is a first-size Arb, and the third display 180h is a second-size Ara, which is smaller than the first-size Arb.

[0275] Referring to the accompanying drawings, a first projected image 810 of a first size Arb can be displayed on a first display 180a, which serves as an instrument panel display, and a second projected image 820 of a second size Ara can be displayed on a third display 180h, which serves as a head-up display.

[0276] Figure 14b and Figure 4c Correspondingly, an example is given where the first display 180a is a third-size Arb2, and the third display 180h is a fourth-size Ara2, which is larger than the third-size Arb2.

[0277] Referring to the accompanying drawings, a first projected image 810b of the third size Arb2 can be displayed on a first display 180a, which serves as an instrument panel display, and a second projected image 820b of the fourth size Ara2 can be displayed on a third display 180h, which serves as a head-up display.

[0278] Figure 14c and Figure 4d Correspondingly, the first display 180a is a fifth size Arb3, and there is no projected image projected onto the windshield WS, which serves as the third display 180h.

[0279] Referring to the attached figures, the first projection image 810c of the fifth size Arb3 is displayed in the first display 180a, which serves as an instrument panel display, while the third display 180h, which serves as a head-up display, does not display a projection image.

[0280] Figure 14dand Figure 4e Correspondingly, an example is shown where there is no projected image in the first display 180a, and the third display 180h is a larger sixth-size Ara4.

[0281] Referring to the attached diagram, the first display 180a, which serves as an instrument panel display, does not display a projected image, while the third display 180h, which serves as a head-up display, can display a second projected image 820d of size Ara4.

[0282] On the other hand, another embodiment of the present invention provides a vehicle display device 100 comprising: an image generating apparatus 300 including a light output device 400 for outputting a projected image; a first reflector 310 for reflecting a first projected image LTa, which is a part of the projected image from the image generating apparatus 300; a screen Scr on which the first projected image LTa reflected by the first reflector 310 is projected onto one side; a second reflector 320 for reflecting a second projected image LTb, which is another part of the projected image from the image generating apparatus 300, onto a windshield WS; and a first actuator ACTa for changing the position or angle of the first reflector 310, thereby changing the size of the first projected image LTa projected onto the screen Scr or the size of the second projected image LTb reflected onto the windshield WS based on the change in the position or angle of the first reflector 310. Thus, a plurality of displays can be integrated using a single image generating apparatus 300, while simultaneously changing the size of the dashboard display or head-up display.

[0283] On the other hand, another embodiment of the vehicle display device 100 of the present invention further includes a signal processing device 170 for controlling the first actuator ACTa. The signal processing device 170 is capable of controlling the size of the first projected image LTa projected onto the screen Scr or the size of the second projected image LTb reflected onto the windshield WS to change based on a change in the position or angle of the first reflector 310. Thus, a plurality of displays can be integrated using a single image generation device 300, while simultaneously changing the size of the instrument panel display or head-up display.

[0284] On the other hand, the signal processing device 170 can control the size of the first projected image LTa projected onto the screen Scr or the size of the second projected image LTb reflected onto the windshield WS by changing the height of the lower end TEa of the first reflector 310. Thus, a plurality of displays can be integrated using a single image generation device 300, while simultaneously changing the size of the dashboard display or head-up display.

[0285] While the preferred embodiments of the present invention have been illustrated and described above, the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments described above. Those skilled in the art can certainly make various modifications to the present invention without departing from the spirit of the invention as claimed in the claims. Such modifications should not be understood separately from the technical concept or prospect of the present invention.

Claims

1. A display device for a vehicle, wherein Comprising: an image generation device including a light output device that outputs a projection image; a first mirror that reflects a first projection image that is a part of the projection image from the image generation device; a screen onto which the first projection image reflected by the first mirror is projected; a second mirror that reflects a second projection image that is another part of the projection image from the image generation device to a windshield; and a first actuator that changes a position or an angle of the first mirror, the size of the first projection image projected to the screen is changed based on the change in the position or the angle of the first mirror.

2. The display device for a vehicle according to claim 1, wherein the size of the second projection image reflected to the windshield is changed based on the change in the position or the angle of the first mirror.

3. The display device for a vehicle according to claim 1, wherein a signal processing device that controls the first actuator is further included, the signal processing device is controlled to change the size of the first projection image projected to the screen based on the change in the position or the angle of the first mirror.

4. The display device for a vehicle according to claim 3, wherein the signal processing device is controllable to change the size of the second projection image reflected to the windshield based on the change in the position or the angle of the first mirror.

5. The display device for a vehicle according to claim 3, wherein the signal processing device is controlled to raise the height of the lower end of the first mirror to make the size of the first projection image projected to the screen smaller in a case where the height of the lower end of the first mirror is higher than the height of the lower end of the second mirror.

6. The display device for a vehicle according to claim 3, wherein the signal processing device is controlled to lower the height of the lower end of the first mirror to make the size of the first projection image projected to the screen larger in a case where the height of the lower end of the first mirror is higher than the height of the lower end of the second mirror.

7. The display device for a vehicle according to claim 3, wherein the signal processing device is controlled to in a plurality display mode, the first projection image is displayed on the screen and the second projection image is projected and reflected to the windshield, in a dashboard-only display mode, the first projection image is displayed on the screen and the second projection image is not projected to the windshield.

8. The display device for a vehicle according to claim 1, wherein the size of the area of the first mirror on which the first projection image is incident is larger in the dashboard-only display mode than in the plurality display mode.

9. The display device for a vehicle according to claim 3, wherein the signal processing device is controlled to in a plurality display mode, the first projection image is displayed on the screen and the second projection image is projected and reflected to the windshield, ​ In the head-up display separate display mode, the first projection image is not projected to the screen, and the second projection image is projected and reflected to the windshield.

10. The display device for vehicle according to claim 1, wherein The size of the region of the second mirror, on which the second projection image is incident, is larger in the head-up display separate display mode than in the multiple display mode.

11. The display device for vehicle according to claim 3, wherein a second actuator that adjusts the height or angle of the screen is further included; the signal processing device is controlled to adjust the height of the screen.

12. The display device for vehicle according to claim 11, wherein a third actuator that adjusts the height or angle of the second mirror is further included; the signal processing device is controlled to adjust the height or angle of the first mirror or the second mirror in correspondence with the adjustment of the height of the screen.

13. The display device for vehicle according to claim 3, wherein the signal processing device is controlled to lower the height of the lower end of the first mirror to make the size of the first projection image projected to the screen smaller in the case where the height of the lower end of the first mirror is lower than the height of the lower end of the second mirror.

14. The display device for vehicle according to claim 3, wherein the signal processing device is controlled to raise the height of the lower end of the first mirror to make the size of the first projection image projected to the screen larger in the case where the height of the lower end of the first mirror is lower than the height of the lower end of the second mirror.

15. A display device for a vehicle, wherein including: an image generation device including a light output device that outputs a projection image; a first mirror that reflects a first projection image that is a part of the projection image from the image generation device; a screen to which the first projection image reflected by the first mirror is projected; a second mirror that reflects a second projection image that is another part of the projection image from the image generation device to a windshield; and a first actuator that changes the position or angle of the first mirror; the size of the first projection image projected to the screen or the size of the second projection image reflected to the windshield is changed based on the change of the position or angle of the first mirror.

16. The display device for vehicle according to claim 15, wherein a signal processing device that controls the first actuator is further included; the signal processing device is controlled to change the size of the first projection image projected to the screen or the size of the second projection image reflected to the windshield based on the change of the position or angle of the first mirror.

17. The display device for vehicle according to claim 15, wherein the signal processing device is controlled to change the size of the first projection image projected to the screen or the size of the second projection image reflected to the windshield by changing the height of the lower end of the first mirror.

18. The display device for vehicle according to claim 15, wherein the signal processing device is controlled so that only the first projection image is displayed on the screen and the second projection image is not projected on the windshield.

19. The display device for vehicle according to claim 15, wherein the signal processing device is controlled so that only the second projection image is displayed on the windshield and the first projection image is not displayed on the screen.

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