Vehicle display device

Abstract

A vehicle display device is disclosed. The vehicle display device according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a display unit comprising a first display module and a second display module of different types, one of which is located in front of the other, thereby enabling them to overlap. Furthermore, the vehicle display device includes: a vertical drive unit for moving at least one of the first and second display modules vertically; and a processor electrically connected to them to control the driving of the first and second display modules and the operation of the vertical drive unit. The processor controls the display unit to operate in one of a plurality of different display modes based on the positional change corresponding to the movement of at least one of the first and second display modules caused by the operation of the vertical drive unit. Thus, it is possible to maintain a full screen within a limited space and execute various display modes.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to vehicle display devices, and more specifically, to a vehicle display device capable of driving various display modes according to the movement of a plurality of display modules. Background Technology

[0002] A vehicle is a device that moves in the direction desired by the user. A typical example is a car.

[0003] On the other hand, there is a trend towards installing various sensors and electronic devices to enhance the convenience of vehicle users. In particular, research on Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) is actively underway to improve driving convenience. Furthermore, the development of autonomous vehicles is also progressing rapidly.

[0004] Autonomous driving refers to a system in which a vehicle can make its own judgments and drive itself. This autonomous driving can be divided into progressive stages, from non-automatic to fully automated, based on the degree of system involvement and the degree of driver control.

[0005] Autonomous driving has transformed our perception of vehicles, moving them beyond simple mobile devices to become stations or spaces. Furthermore, installing large-screen displays in vehicles is becoming a trend, allowing users to freely enjoy various infotainment features as the vehicle moves autonomously. Moreover, research and development are underway to provide more diverse usage environments for these displays. Summary of the Invention

[0006] The problem that the invention aims to solve

[0007] The purpose of this invention is to solve the aforementioned problems and other issues.

[0008] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the object is to provide a vehicle display device capable of performing various display modes using display modules of different types.

[0009] Furthermore, according to some embodiments of the present invention, the object is to provide a vehicle display device that maintains a large screen and provides different display modes for each other by utilizing the relative movement of a plurality of displays, thereby providing a variety of usage environment experiences.

[0010] Technical solutions to the problem

[0011] Therefore, the vehicle display device of the present invention is configured such that different display modules that can be arranged in an overlapping manner can move relative to each other, thereby enabling the selective execution of a plurality of different display modes.

[0012] Specifically, the vehicle display device of this invention includes: a display unit comprising a first display module and a second display module of different types, wherein one of the first display module and the second display module is located in front of the other, thereby enabling them to overlap; a vertical drive unit for moving at least one of the first display module and the second display module vertically; and a processor electrically coupled to the display unit and the vertical drive unit for controlling the driving of the first display module and the second display module and the operation of the vertical drive unit. In this case, the processor can control the display unit to operate in one of a plurality of different display modes based on the positional change corresponding to the movement of at least one of the first display module and the second display module caused by the operation of the vertical drive unit.

[0013] In one embodiment, the first display module may be an organic light-emitting diode (OLED) display, and the second display module may be a transparent organic light-emitting diode (TOLED) display.

[0014] In one embodiment, the processor can control the movement of the up and down driving units according to the selected display mode to change the degree of movement of at least one of the first display module and the second display module.

[0015] In an embodiment, the up-down driving unit may include a first driving module that moves the first display module up and down and a second driving module that moves the second display module up and down; the processor may drive one or both of the first driving module and the second driving module according to the selected display mode, thereby changing the degree of movement of the first display module and the second display module.

[0016] In one embodiment, the processor can control the display unit to execute different display modes based on the degree of overlap between the first display module and the second display module corresponding to the position change.

[0017] In one embodiment, the processor can be controlled to execute a display mode for displaying 3D content based on the situation where the first display module and the second display module are completely overlapped as the upper and lower driving parts move.

[0018] In an embodiment, in a display mode for displaying 3D content, the depth of the 3D content can be changed based on the separation distance between the first display module and the second display module.

[0019] In one embodiment, the processor can be controlled to execute a display mode for displaying AR graphics based on the situation where a portion of the first display module and a portion of the second display module overlap each other as the upper and lower driving units move.

[0020] In one embodiment, the processor executes the same application in a display mode for displaying AR graphics in a first area where the first display module and the second display module overlap and in a second area where they do not overlap; and controls the display to display different information in the first area and the second area respectively.

[0021] In one embodiment, the processor can control the display to display the AR graphics in the area of ​​the other display module that moves up and down according to the action of the up and down drive unit, while one of the first display module and the second display module is fixed.

[0022] In an embodiment, the processor can control the up and down driving units to move at least one of the first display module and the second display module upward or downward to execute a fully extended display mode, so that the first display module and the second display module do not overlap each other; the fully extended display mode can be one of OLED display mode or TOLED display mode.

[0023] In one embodiment, the vehicle display device further includes a communication module for receiving vehicle driving status information; the processor can determine one of the plurality of different display modes based on the received driving status information, and control the movement of the up and down drive unit based on the determination, so that at least one of the first display module and the second display module moves up or down.

[0024] In an embodiment, the processor can determine whether the plurality of different display modes are variable based on the attributes of the content to be displayed on the display unit, and control the operation of the up and down driving unit based on the determination, so that at least one of the first display module and the second display module moves up or down.

[0025] Invention Effects

[0026] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a vehicle display device comprising a plurality of display modules of different types, including a transparent display, is implemented to be movable relative to each other, thereby enabling the execution of various display modes that are different from each other in a limited space.

[0027] Furthermore, the vehicle display device according to embodiments of the present invention can selectively execute an appropriate display mode based on the vehicle's driving status or the type of content to be displayed. This provides users with a more diverse visual experience. Attached Figure Description

[0028] Figure 1 This is an example block diagram used to illustrate the configuration of a vehicle related to the present invention.

[0029] Figure 2 This is a block diagram illustrating the detailed configuration of the vehicle display device of the present invention.

[0030] Figure 3 This is a diagram illustrating an example of the vehicle display device of the present invention being installed in the front seat of a vehicle and operating.

[0031] Figures 4 to 7 This is a diagram illustrating various examples of how different display modes are executed based on the up-and-down movement of a plurality of display modules in this invention.

[0032] Figure 8 This is an example flowchart related to the operation method of a vehicle display device according to an embodiment of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0033] The embodiments disclosed in this specification will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Here, identical or similar constituent elements are given the same reference numerals regardless of the drawing numbers, and repeated descriptions of them will be omitted. The suffixes "module" and "part" used for constituent elements in the following description are assigned or used interchangeably only for ease of writing and do not inherently have a distinguishing meaning or function. Furthermore, in the process of describing the embodiments disclosed in this specification, if it is determined that a detailed description of related well-known technologies would obscure the essence of the embodiments disclosed in this specification, a detailed description of those technologies will be omitted. Moreover, the accompanying drawings are only for ease of understanding of the embodiments disclosed in this specification and should not be used to limit the technical ideas disclosed in this specification. Rather, they should be understood to cover all modifications, equivalents, and even substitutions included within the scope of the invention's ideas and techniques.

[0034] The terms "first," "second," etc., which contain ordinal numbers, can be used to describe various constituent elements, but the constituent elements are not limited by the terms. The terms are used only for the purpose of distinguishing one constituent element from others.

[0035] When a component is mentioned as being "connected" or "coupled" to another component, it may mean that it is directly connected or coupled to the other component, but it can also be understood as meaning that there are other components between them. Conversely, when a component is mentioned as being "directly connected" or "directly coupled" to another component, it should be understood as meaning that there are no other components between them.

[0036] Unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the singular form should include the plural form.

[0037] In this application, terms such as “comprising” or “having” are used only to specify the presence of features, figures, steps, operations, constituent elements, components or combinations thereof described in the specification, and are not intended to preclude the possibility of the presence or addition of one or more other features or figures, steps, operations, constituent elements, components or combinations thereof.

[0038] Figure 1 This is an example block diagram used to illustrate the vehicle and its configuration in relation to the present invention.

[0039] Reference Figure 1 The vehicle 100 may include: wheels that are rotated by a power source; and a steering input device 510 for adjusting the direction of travel of the vehicle 100.

[0040] Vehicle 100 may be an autonomous vehicle. Vehicle 100 may switch to autonomous driving mode or manual mode based on user input. For example, vehicle 100 may switch from manual mode to autonomous driving mode or from autonomous driving mode to manual mode based on user input received through user interface device (hereinafter referred to as "user terminal") 200.

[0041] Vehicle 100 can switch between autonomous driving mode and manual mode based on driving condition information. The driving condition information can be generated based on object information provided by object detection device 300. For example, vehicle 100 can switch from manual mode to autonomous driving mode or vice versa based on driving condition information generated in object detection device 300. Alternatively, vehicle 100 can switch from manual mode to autonomous driving mode or vice versa based on driving condition information received via communication device 400.

[0042] Vehicle 100 can switch from manual mode to autonomous driving mode or vice versa based on information, data and signals provided by external devices.

[0043] When vehicle 100 is operating in autonomous mode, autonomous vehicle 100 can operate based on operating system 700. For example, autonomous vehicle 100 can operate based on information, data, or signals generated in driving system 710, vehicle dispatch system 740, and parking system 750.

[0044] When the vehicle 100 is operating in manual mode, the autonomous vehicle 100 can receive user input for driving via the driving control device 500. Based on the user input received via the driving control device 500, the vehicle 100 can operate.

[0045] The vehicle 100 may include a user interface device 200, an object detection device 300, a communication device 400, a driving operation device 500, a vehicle drive device 600, a running system 700, a navigation system 770, a sensing unit 120, a vehicle interface unit 130, a memory 140, a control unit 170, and a power supply unit 190.

[0046] According to the embodiments, the vehicle 100 may include other constituent elements in addition to those described in this specification, or may exclude some of the constituent elements described.

[0047] User interface device 200 is a device for communication between vehicle 100 and user. User interface device 200 receives user input and can provide information generated in vehicle 100 to user. Vehicle 100 can implement UI (User Interfaces) or UX (User Experience) through user interface device (hereinafter, may be referred to as "user terminal") 200.

[0048] User interface device 200 may include an input unit 210, an internal camera 220, a biometric sensor 230, an output unit 250, and a processor 270. According to an embodiment, user interface device 200 may include other components besides those described, or may exclude some of the described components.

[0049] The input unit 210 is used to receive information from the user. The data collected in the input unit 210 is analyzed by the processor 270 and can be processed into user control instructions.

[0050] The input unit 210 can be configured inside the vehicle. For example, the input unit 210 can be configured in an area of ​​the steering wheel, an area of ​​the instrument panel, an area of ​​the seat, an area of ​​each pillar, an area of ​​the door, an area of ​​the center console, an area of ​​the headlining, an area of ​​the sun visor, an area of ​​the windshield, or an area of ​​the window, etc.

[0051] The input unit 210 may include a voice input unit 211, a gesture input unit 212, a touch input unit 213, and a mechanical input unit 214.

[0052] The voice input unit 211 can convert the user's voice input into an electrical signal. The converted electrical signal can be provided to the processor 270 or the control unit 170. The voice input unit 211 may include one or more microphones.

[0053] The gesture input unit 212 can convert the user's gesture input into an electrical signal. The converted electrical signal can be provided to the processor 270 or the control unit 170.

[0054] The gesture input unit 212 may include at least one of an infrared sensor and an image sensor for sensing user gesture input. According to an embodiment, the gesture input unit 212 can sense three-dimensional gesture input from the user. For this purpose, the gesture input unit 212 may include a light output unit that outputs a plurality of infrared lights or a plurality of image sensors.

[0055] The gesture input unit 212 can sense the user's three-dimensional gesture input through TOF (Time of Flight), structured light, or disparity methods.

[0056] The touch input unit 213 can convert the user's touch input into electrical signals. The converted electrical signals can be provided to the processor 270 or the control unit 170.

[0057] The touch input unit 213 may include a touch sensor for sensing user touch input. According to an embodiment, the touch input unit 213 is integrally formed with the display unit 251, thereby realizing a touchscreen. This touchscreen can together provide an input interface and an output interface between the vehicle 100 and the user.

[0058] The mechanical input unit 214 may include at least one of a button, a dome switch, a roller, and a roller switch. The electrical signal generated by the mechanical input unit 214 can be provided to the processor 270 or the control unit 170. The mechanical input unit 214 may be configured in the steering wheel, central instrument panel, center console, cockpit module, door, etc.

[0059] The interior camera 220 can acquire images of the vehicle's interior. The processor 270 can sense the user's state based on the images of the vehicle's interior. The processor 270 can acquire the user's gaze information from the images of the vehicle's interior. The processor 270 can sense the user's gestures from the images of the vehicle's interior.

[0060] The biometric sensing unit 230 can acquire a user's biometric information. The biometric sensing unit 230 includes a sensor capable of acquiring a user's biometric information, such as fingerprint information and heart rate information. This biometric information can be used for user authentication.

[0061] The output unit 250 is used to generate outputs related to vision, hearing, or touch. The output unit 250 may include at least one of a display unit, a sound output unit 252, and a tactile output unit 253.

[0062] The display unit can display graphic objects corresponding to various information. The display unit may include at least one of liquid crystal display (LCD), thin film transistor-liquid crystal display (TFTLCD), organic light-emitting diode (OLED), flexible display, 3D display, and e-ink display.

[0063] The display section and the touch input section 213 can be formed into a layer structure or integrally formed, thereby realizing a touch screen.

[0064] The display unit can be implemented using a HUD (Head-Up Display). When the display unit is implemented using a HUD, it has a transmission module that can output information through images transmitted to the windshield or window.

[0065] The display unit may include a transparent display. The transparent display may be attached to a windshield or window. The transparent display has a specified transparency level and can display a specified image. To achieve transparency, the transparent display may include at least one of the following: transparent TFEL (Thin Film Electroluminescent), transparent OLED (Organic Light-Emitting Diode), transparent LCD (Liquid Crystal Display), transmissive transparent display, and transparent LED (Light Emitting Diode) display. The transparency of the transparent display is adjustable.

[0066] On the other hand, the user interface device 200 may include a plurality of display units. In this case, the plurality of display units may be located in various areas within the vehicle.

[0067] The sound output unit 252 converts the electrical signals provided by the processor 270 or the control unit 170 into audio signals and outputs them. For this purpose, the sound output unit 252 may include more than one speaker.

[0068] The tactile output unit 253 generates tactile output. For example, the tactile output unit 253 can make the user recognize the output by causing the steering wheel, seat belt, or seat to vibrate.

[0069] The processor (hereinafter referred to as the "control unit") 270 can control the overall operation of each unit of the user interface device 200. That is, the user interface device 200 can operate according to the control of the control unit 170.

[0070] According to an embodiment, the user interface device 200 may include a plurality of processors 270, or may not include processors 270.

[0071] If the user interface device 200 does not include the processor 270, the user interface device 200 can operate according to the control of the processor or control unit 170 of other devices in the vehicle 100.

[0072] The object detection device 300 is a device for detecting objects located outside the vehicle 100. Objects can be various objects related to the operation of the vehicle 100. For example, objects may include lanes, other vehicles, pedestrians, two-wheeled vehicles, traffic signals, lights, roads, structures, speed bumps, terrain features, animals, etc.

[0073] On the other hand, objects can be classified into moving objects and stationary objects. For example, moving objects can include concepts such as other vehicles and pedestrians. Stationary objects can include concepts such as traffic signals, roads, and structures.

[0074] The object detection device 300 may include a camera 310, a radar 320, a lidar 330, an ultrasonic sensor 340, an infrared sensor 350, and a processor 370.

[0075] According to the embodiments, the object detection device 300 may include other components in addition to the components described, or may exclude some of the components described.

[0076] To acquire images of the vehicle's exterior, camera 310 can be positioned appropriately outside the vehicle. Camera 310 can be a single camera, a stereo camera 310a, an AVM (Around View Monitoring) camera 310b, or a 360-degree camera.

[0077] For example, to acquire an image of the area in front of the vehicle, camera 310 can be positioned inside the vehicle near the windshield. Alternatively, camera 310 can be positioned around the front bumper or radiator grille.

[0078] For example, to acquire an image of the area behind the vehicle, camera 310 can be positioned inside the vehicle near the rear window. Alternatively, camera 310 can be positioned around the rear bumper, trunk, or tailgate.

[0079] For example, to acquire images of the side of the vehicle, camera 310 can be positioned inside the vehicle near at least one side window. Alternatively, camera 310 can be positioned around a rearview mirror, fender, or door.

[0080] The camera 310 can provide the acquired images to the processor 370.

[0081] Radar 320 may include an electromagnetic wave transmitter and a receiver. Based on the principle of radio wave transmission, radar 320 can be implemented as either a pulse radar or a continuous wave radar. In the continuous wave radar mode, radar 320 can be implemented using either FMCW (Frequency Modulated Continuous Wave) or FSK (Frequency Shift Keying) modes, depending on the signal waveform.

[0082] Radar 320 can detect objects using electromagnetic waves as a medium, based on TOF (Time of Flight) or phase-shift methods. It can detect the position of the detected object, the distance between the detected objects, and the relative speed.

[0083] To sense objects located in front of, behind, or to the side of the vehicle, the radar 320 can be configured at an appropriate location on the exterior of the vehicle.

[0084] The lidar 330 may include a laser transmitter and a receiver. The lidar 330 may be implemented in a TOF (Time of Flight) mode or a phase-shift mode.

[0085] The LiDAR 330 can be implemented as either driven or non-driven.

[0086] When implemented as a driven system, the lidar 330 is rotated by a motor and can detect objects around the vehicle 100.

[0087] When implemented as a non-driven system, the lidar 330 can utilize optical steering to detect objects within a defined range relative to the vehicle 100. The vehicle 100 may include a plurality of non-driven lidars 330.

[0088] The LiDAR 330 can use laser as the light medium to detect objects based on TOF (Time of Flight) or phase-shift methods. It can detect the position of the detected object, the distance between the detected objects, and the relative speed.

[0089] To sense objects located in front of, behind, or to the side of the vehicle, the LiDAR 330 can be configured at an appropriate location on the exterior of the vehicle.

[0090] The ultrasonic sensor 340 may include an ultrasonic transmitter and a receiver. Based on the ultrasonic detection object, the ultrasonic sensor 340 can detect the position of the detected object, the distance between the ultrasonic sensor and the detected object, and the relative speed.

[0091] To sense objects located in front of, behind, or to the side of the vehicle, the ultrasonic sensor 340 can be configured at an appropriate location on the exterior of the vehicle.

[0092] The infrared sensor 350 may include an infrared transmitter and a receiver. Based on infrared light, the infrared sensor 350 detects objects and can detect the position of the detected object, the distance between the two objects, and their relative speed.

[0093] In order to sense objects located in front of, behind or to the side of the vehicle, the infrared sensor 350 can be configured at an appropriate location on the exterior of the vehicle.

[0094] The processor 370 can control the overall operation of each unit of the object detection device 300.

[0095] Processor 370 can detect and track objects based on acquired images. Processor 370 can perform actions such as distance calculation and relative velocity calculation between itself and objects using image processing algorithms.

[0096] Processor 370 can detect and track objects based on reflected electromagnetic waves returned by the object after the transmitted electromagnetic waves are reflected. Processor 370 can perform actions such as distance calculation and relative velocity calculation between itself and the object based on the electromagnetic waves.

[0097] Processor 370 can detect and track objects based on the reflected laser light returned by the object after the emitted laser light is reflected back. Processor 370 can perform actions such as distance calculation and relative speed calculation between itself and the object based on the laser light.

[0098] Processor 370 can detect and track objects based on reflected ultrasonic waves that are reflected back from the object after being emitted. Processor 370 can perform actions such as distance calculation and relative speed calculation between itself and the object based on the ultrasonic waves.

[0099] Processor 370 can detect and track objects based on reflected infrared light returned by the object after the emitted infrared light is reflected. Processor 370 can perform actions such as distance calculation and relative speed calculation between itself and the object based on the infrared light.

[0100] According to an embodiment, the object detection device 300 may include a plurality of processors 370 or may not include processors 370. For example, the camera 310, radar 320, lidar 330, ultrasonic sensor 340, and infrared sensor 350 may each include a processor.

[0101] In the absence of a processor 370, the object detection device 300 can operate according to the control of a processor or control unit 170 within the vehicle 100.

[0102] The object detection device 300 can operate according to the control of the control unit 170.

[0103] The communication device 400 is a device for performing communication with external devices. Here, the external device may be another vehicle, a mobile terminal, or a server.

[0104] In order to perform communication, the communication device 400 may include at least one of a transmitting antenna, a receiving antenna, an RF (Radio Frequency) circuit capable of implementing various communication protocols, and an RF element.

[0105] The communication device 400 may include a short-range communication unit 410, a location information unit 420, a V2X communication unit 430, an optical communication unit 440, a broadcast transceiver unit 450, and a processor 470.

[0106] According to the embodiments, the communication device 400 may include other components in addition to the components described, or may exclude some of the components described.

[0107] The short-range communication unit 410 is a unit for short-range communication. The short-range communication unit 410 can support short-range communication using at least one of the following technologies: Bluetooth™, RFID (Radio Frequency Identification), Infrared Data Association (IrDA), UWB (Ultra Wideband), ZigBee, NFC (Near Field Communication), Wi-Fi (Wireless-Fidelity), Wi-Fi Direct, and Wireless USB (Wireless Universal Serial Bus).

[0108] The short-range communication unit 410 can perform short-range communication between the vehicle 100 and at least one external device by forming a short-range wireless area network.

[0109] The location information unit 420 is a unit used to acquire the location information of the vehicle 100. For example, the location information unit 420 may include a GPS (Global Positioning System) module or a DGPS (Differential Global Positioning System) module.

[0110] The V2X communication unit 430 is a unit for performing wireless communication with a server (V2I: Vehicle to Infra), other vehicles (V2V: Vehicle to Vehicle), or pedestrians (V2P: Vehicle to Pedestrian). The V2X communication unit 430 may include RF circuitry capable of implementing V2I communication protocols with infrastructure, V2V communication protocols with vehicles, and V2P communication protocols with pedestrians.

[0111] The optical communication unit 440 is a unit for communicating with external devices using light as a medium. The optical communication unit 440 may include: an optical transmitting unit that converts electrical signals into optical signals and transmits them to the outside; and an optical receiving unit that converts received optical signals into electrical signals.

[0112] According to an embodiment, the light transmitting unit may be integrally formed with a lamp included in the vehicle 100.

[0113] The broadcast transceiver unit 450 is a unit used to receive broadcast signals from an external broadcast management server or to send broadcast signals to the broadcast management server via a broadcast channel. The broadcast channel may include a satellite channel or a terrestrial channel. The broadcast signal may include TV broadcast signals, wireless broadcast signals, and data broadcast signals.

[0114] The processor 470 can control the overall operation of each unit of the communication device 400.

[0115] According to an embodiment, the communication device 400 may include a plurality of processors 470, or may not include processors 470.

[0116] If the communication device 400 does not include the processor 470, the communication device 400 can operate according to the control of the processor or control unit 170 of other devices in the vehicle 100.

[0117] On the other hand, the communication device 400 can be used together with the user interface device 200 to implement a vehicle display device. In this case, the vehicle display device can be named a telematics device or an AVN (Audio Video Navigation) device.

[0118] The communication device 400 can operate under the control of the control unit 170.

[0119] The driving control device 500 is a device that receives user input for driving.

[0120] In manual mode, vehicle 100 can operate based on signals provided by driving control device 500.

[0121] The driving control device 500 may include a steering input device 510, an acceleration input device 530, and a braking input device 570.

[0122] The steering input device 510 can receive the driving direction input of the vehicle 100 from the user. The steering input device 510 is preferably configured as a wheel to enable steering input by rotation. According to an embodiment, the steering input device may also be configured as a touch screen, touchpad, or button.

[0123] The accelerator input device 530 can receive input from the user for accelerating the vehicle 100. The brake input device 570 can receive input from the user for decelerating the vehicle 100. The accelerator input device 530 and the brake input device 570 are preferably configured as pedals. According to an embodiment, the accelerator input device or the brake input device may also be configured as a touchscreen, touchpad, or button.

[0124] The driving control device 500 can operate according to the control unit 170.

[0125] The vehicle drive unit 600 is a device that drives various devices within the electrically controlled vehicle 100.

[0126] The vehicle drive unit 600 may include a power transmission drive unit 610, a chassis drive unit 620, a door / window drive unit 630, a safety device drive unit 640, a light drive unit 650, and an air conditioning drive unit 660.

[0127] According to the embodiments, the vehicle drive unit 600 may include other components in addition to the components described, or may exclude some of the components described.

[0128] On the other hand, the vehicle drive unit 600 may include a processor. Each of the various units of the vehicle drive unit 600 may individually include a processor.

[0129] The power transmission drive unit 610 can control the operation of the power transmission device.

[0130] The power transmission drive unit 610 may include a power source drive unit 611 and a transmission drive unit 612.

[0131] The power source drive unit 611 can control the power source of the vehicle 100.

[0132] For example, when a fossil fuel-based engine is used as the power source, the power source drive unit 610 can perform electronic control of the engine. This allows for control of the engine's output torque, etc. The power source drive unit 611 can adjust the engine's output torque according to the control unit 170.

[0133] For example, when the power source is an electric motor, the power source drive unit 610 can control the motor. The power source drive unit 610 can adjust the motor's speed, torque, etc., according to the control unit 170.

[0134] The transmission drive unit 612 can control the transmission. The transmission drive unit 612 can adjust the state of the transmission. The transmission drive unit 612 can adjust the state of the transmission to forward (D), reverse (R), neutral (N), or park (P).

[0135] On the other hand, when the engine is the power source, the transmission drive unit 612 can adjust the gear engagement state in the forward D state.

[0136] The chassis drive unit 620 can control the movement of the chassis assembly. The chassis drive unit 620 may include a steering drive unit 621, a braking drive unit 622, and a suspension drive unit 623.

[0137] The steering drive unit 621 can electronically control the steering apparatus within the vehicle 100. The steering drive unit 621 can change the direction of travel of the vehicle.

[0138] The brake drive unit 622 can perform electronic control of the brake apparatus within the vehicle 100. For example, the speed of the vehicle 100 can be reduced by controlling the operation of the brakes located on the wheels.

[0139] On the other hand, the brake drive unit 622 can control each of the plurality of brakes individually. The brake drive unit 622 can control the braking force applied to the plurality of wheels differently from each other.

[0140] The suspension drive unit 623 can perform electronic control of the suspension apparatus within the vehicle 100. For example, when the road surface is curved, the suspension drive unit 623 can reduce the vibration of the vehicle 100 by controlling the suspension apparatus. On the other hand, the suspension drive unit 623 can control each of the plurality of suspensions individually.

[0141] The door / window drive unit 630 can perform electronic control of the door apparatus or window apparatus inside the vehicle 100.

[0142] The door / window drive unit 630 may include a door drive unit 631 and a window drive unit 632.

[0143] The door drive unit 631 can control the door assembly. The door drive unit 631 can control the opening and closing of a plurality of doors included in the vehicle 100. The door drive unit 631 can control the opening and closing of the trunk or tailgate. The door drive unit 631 can control the opening and closing of the sunroof.

[0144] The window drive unit 632 can perform electronic control of the window apparatus. It can control the opening or closing of a plurality of windows, including those in the vehicle 100.

[0145] The safety device drive unit 640 can perform electronic control of various safety devices within the vehicle 100.

[0146] The safety device drive unit 640 may include an airbag drive unit 641, a seat belt drive unit 642, and a pedestrian protection device drive unit 643.

[0147] The airbag actuator 641 can electronically control the airbag apparatus within the vehicle 100. For example, the airbag actuator 641 can be controlled to deploy the airbag when a hazard is sensed.

[0148] The seatbelt drive unit 642 can electronically control the seatbelt apparatus within the vehicle 100. For example, the seatbelt drive unit 642 can be controlled to secure the passenger to the seat 110FL, 110FR, 110RL, or 110RR using the seatbelt when a hazard is detected.

[0149] The pedestrian protection device drive unit 643 can electronically control the hood lift and the pedestrian airbag. For example, the pedestrian protection device drive unit 643 can be controlled to raise the hood lift and deploy the pedestrian airbag when a collision with a pedestrian is detected.

[0150] The lamp drive unit 650 can perform electronic control of various lamp apparatuses within the vehicle 100.

[0151] The air conditioning drive unit 660 can electronically control the air conditioning unit inside the vehicle 100. For example, when the temperature inside the vehicle is high, the air conditioning drive unit 660 can control the air conditioning unit to operate and supply cool air to the vehicle interior.

[0152] The vehicle drive unit 600 may include a processor. Each of the various units of the vehicle drive unit 600 may individually include a processor.

[0153] The vehicle drive unit 600 can operate under the control of the control unit 170.

[0154] The operating system 700 is a system that controls various operations of the vehicle 100. The operating system 700 can operate in automatic driving mode.

[0155] The operating system 700 may include a driving system 710, a vehicle dispatch system 740, and a parking system 750.

[0156] According to an embodiment, the operating system 700 may include additional components in addition to the components described, or may not include some of the described components.

[0157] On the other hand, the operating system 700 may include a processor. Each of the units of the operating system 700 may include a processor separately.

[0158] On the other hand, according to an embodiment, when the operating system 700 is implemented by software, it may also be a subordinate concept of the control unit 170.

[0159] On the other hand, according to an embodiment, the operating system 700 may be a concept including at least one of the user interface device 200, the object detection device 300, the communication device 400, the vehicle drive device 600, and the control unit 170.

[0160] The driving system 710 may perform the driving of the vehicle 100.

[0161] The driving system 710 may receive navigation information from the navigation system 770 and provide a control signal to the vehicle drive device 600, thereby performing the driving of the vehicle 100. The driving system 710 may receive object information from the object detection device 300 and provide a control signal to the vehicle drive device 600, thereby performing the driving of the vehicle 100. The driving system 710 may receive a signal from an external device through the communication device 400 and provide a control signal to the vehicle drive device 600, thereby performing the driving of the vehicle 100.

[0162] The departure system 740 may perform the departure of the vehicle 100.

[0163] The departure system 740 may receive navigation information from the navigation system 770 and provide a control signal to the vehicle drive device 600, thereby performing the departure of the vehicle 100. The departure system 740 may receive object information from the object detection device 300 and provide a control signal to the vehicle drive device 600, thereby performing the departure of the vehicle 100. The departure system 740 may receive a signal from an external device through the communication device 400 and provide a control signal to the vehicle drive device 600, thereby performing the departure of the vehicle 100.

[0164] The parking system 750 may perform the parking of the vehicle 100.

[0165] The parking system 750 can receive navigation information from the navigation system 770 and provide control signals to the vehicle drive unit 600, thereby enabling the parking of the vehicle 100. The parking system 750 can also receive object information from the object detection device 300 and provide control signals to the vehicle drive unit 600, thereby enabling the parking of the vehicle 100. Furthermore, the parking system 750 can receive signals from external devices via the communication device 400 and provide control signals to the vehicle drive unit 600, thereby enabling the parking of the vehicle 100.

[0166] The navigation system 770 can provide navigation information. The navigation information may include at least one of the following: map information, set destination information, route information set based on the destination, information on various objects on the route, lane information, and the vehicle's current location information.

[0167] The navigation system 770 may include a memory and a processor. The memory can store navigation information. The processor can control the operation of the navigation system 770.

[0168] According to an embodiment, the navigation system 770 can receive information from an external device via the communication device 400 and can update pre-stored information.

[0169] According to the embodiments, the navigation system 770 can also be classified as a subordinate component of the user interface device 200.

[0170] The sensing unit 120 can sense the state of the vehicle. The sensing unit 120 may include attitude sensors (e.g., yaw sensor, roll sensor, pitch sensor), collision sensors, wheel sensors, speed sensors, tilt sensors, weight sensors, heading sensors, yaw sensors, gyro sensors, position modules, vehicle forward / reverse sensors, battery sensors, fuel sensors, tire sensors, steering sensors based on steering wheel rotation, vehicle interior temperature sensors, vehicle interior humidity sensors, ultrasonic sensors, illuminance sensors, accelerator pedal position sensors, brake pedal position sensors, etc.

[0171] The sensing unit 120 can acquire sensing signals such as vehicle posture information, vehicle collision information, vehicle direction information, vehicle position information (GPS 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, vehicle interior humidity information, steering wheel rotation angle, vehicle exterior illuminance, pressure applied to the accelerator pedal, and pressure applied to the brake pedal.

[0172] In addition, the sensing unit 120 may also include an accelerator pedal sensor, a pressure sensor, an engine speed sensor, an air flow sensor (AFS), an intake air temperature sensor (ATS), a coolant temperature sensor (WTS), a throttle position sensor (TPS), a TDC sensor, a crank angle sensor (CAS), etc.

[0173] The vehicle interface unit 130 can function as a conduit for various types of external devices connected to the vehicle 100. For example, the vehicle interface unit 130 may have a port capable of connecting to a mobile terminal, through which data can be exchanged. In this case, the vehicle interface unit 130 can exchange data with the mobile terminal.

[0174] On the other hand, the vehicle interface unit 130 can function as a channel for supplying power to the connected mobile terminal. When the mobile terminal is electrically connected to the vehicle interface unit 130, the vehicle interface unit 130 can supply power from the power supply unit 190 to the mobile terminal under the control of the control unit 170.

[0175] The memory 140 is electrically connected to the control unit 170. The memory 140 can store basic data of the unit, control data for the unit's operation control, and input / output data. In terms of hardware, the memory 140 can be various storage devices such as ROM, RAM, EPROM, flash memory drive, and hard disk drive. The memory 140 can store various data related to the overall operation of the vehicle 100, such as programs for processing or controlling the control unit 170.

[0176] According to an embodiment, the memory 140 may be integrally formed with the control unit 170, or may be implemented by a lower-level component of the control unit 170.

[0177] The control unit 170 can control the overall operation of various units within the vehicle 100. The control unit 170 can be named ECU (Electronic Control Unit).

[0178] The power supply unit 190 can supply the power required for the operation of each component according to the control of the control unit 170. In particular, the power supply unit 190 can receive power from the battery or the like inside the vehicle.

[0179] The vehicle 100 may include one or more processors and control units 170 that can be implemented using at least one of ASICs (application-specific integrated circuits), DSPs (digital signal processors), DSPDs (digital signal processing devices), PLDs (programmable logic devices), FPGAs (field-programmable gate arrays), processors, controllers, microcontrollers, microprocessors, and electrical units for performing other functions.

[0180] On the other hand, vehicle 100 may include a rectangular vehicle display device 800 separate from the HUD (Head-Up Display) and corresponding to the driver's seat and the front passenger seat. The vehicle display device 800 includes a plurality of display modules, which can achieve multiple display modes with each other by moving up and down relative to each other as the plurality of display modules move up and down relative to each other, and a large screen can achieve multiple display modes with each other.

[0181] Figure 2 This is a block diagram illustrating the detailed configuration of the vehicle display device 800 of the present invention.

[0182] The vehicle display device 800 may include a display 820 having a plurality of display modules, a vertical drive unit 830 for moving the display 820 up and down, a communication unit 810, an input unit 840, a sensor 850, and a processor 850.

[0183] The vehicle display device 800 can be installed in front of the front window of the vehicle 100. In addition, the vehicle display device 800 is communicatively connected to the vehicle 100 via the communication unit 810, and can receive power from the vehicle 100 and operate.

[0184] The communication unit 810 enables the vehicle display device 800 to be communicatively connected to the vehicle 100 via wired / wireless communication. Through the communication unit 810, the vehicle display device 800 receives information / data regarding the vehicle's status, driving status, and occupant status. Furthermore, the communication unit 810 can transmit data regarding the operating status of the display 820 and the content displayed thereon to the vehicle 100.

[0185] Display 820 includes a first display module 822 and a second display module 824, which are of different types. In an embodiment, one of the first display module 822 and the second display module 824 may include a transparent organic light-emitting diode (TOLED). In an embodiment, the first display module 822 may be an organic light-emitting diode (OLED) display, and the second display module 824 may be a transparent organic light-emitting diode (TOLED) display.

[0186] The first display module 822 and the second display module 824 of the display 820 can be configured such that one is located in front of the other and can overlap each other. Furthermore, at least one of the first display module 822 and the second display module 824 can move vertically relative to each other. Therefore, the first display module 822 and the second display module 824 may or may not include overlapping areas.

[0187] In the embodiment, depending on whether the overlapping area of ​​the first display module 822 and the second display module 824 of the display 820 is included, they operate in different display modes.

[0188] In one embodiment, when a portion of the first display module 822 and the second display module 824 overlap, they can operate in different display modes depending on the degree of overlap. In another embodiment, when the first display module 822 and the second display module 824 do not overlap, they can display on different screens depending on which display module of the first display module 822 and the second display module 824 is located in the forward field of vision of the occupant.

[0189] The up-down driving unit 830 is driven to enable the first display module 822 and the second display module 824 of the display 820 to move relative to each other. Specifically, based on the driving signal transmitted from the processor 850, the up-down driving unit 830 can cause at least one of the first display module 822 and the second display module 824 to move upward or the other to move downward. Alternatively, the up-down driving unit 830 can be driven to simultaneously cause the second display module (or the first display module 822) to move downward (upward) while the first display module 822 (or the second display module 824) moves upward (downward).

[0190] As another example, the up-down driving unit 830 can be driven to move one of the first display module 822 and the second display module 824 up or down a predetermined distance while the display 820 is in a fixed position. As yet another example, the up-down driving unit 830 may include a first driving module and a second driving module for moving the first display module 822 and the second display module 824 up and down respectively.

[0191] The input unit 850 may include input devices for receiving inputs for actions of the vehicle display device 800, such as a microphone for voice commands, a camera for gesture commands, and other mechanical input devices. The various display modules of the display 820 are implemented stacked with touch sensors, thereby enabling commands to be received via touch input as well.

[0192] In addition to the touch sensor located on the display 820, the sensor 860 may also include a camera sensor for monitoring the status of the occupant.

[0193] Sensor 860 can sense the vertical movement and degree of movement of at least one of the first display module 822 and the second display module 824 of the display 820, and transmit this information to processor 850. Sensor 860 can also sense positional changes of at least one of the first display module 822 and the second display module 824, and transmit this information to processor 850. Processor 850 can determine the display mode of the display 820 based on the sensed positional changes of the display 820.

[0194] The processor 850 controls the overall operation of the display 820 and the up-and-down drive unit 830. The processor 850 can be electrically connected to the vehicle 100, the display 820, and the up-and-down drive unit 830. For example, the processor 850 can control the switching operation of the first display module 822 and the second display module 824.

[0195] The processor 850 can determine the display mode of the display 820 based on information about the vehicle's status and driving status received through the communication unit 810. The processor 850 can then control the up-down drive unit 830 according to the determined display mode, so that at least one of the first display module 822 and the second display module 824 moves up or down.

[0196] The processor 850 can determine the display mode of the display 820 based on the type of content displayed / to be displayed on the display 820. Then, the processor 850 can control the up-down drive unit 830 to move at least one of the first display module 822 and the second display module 824 up or down according to the determined display mode, and then control it to display content on the display 820.

[0197] On the other hand, in an embodiment, the first display module 822 of the display 820 may be an organic light-emitting diode (OLED) display, and the second display module 824 may be a transparent organic light-emitting diode (TOLED) display.

[0198] At this point, a transparent organic light-emitting diode (TOLED) display can be formed from a TOLED panel whose transparency can be controlled. Furthermore, in order to control transparency, a transparency control medium, such as an SPD film or a PDLC film, can be deposited on the back of the TOLED display.

[0199] In this embodiment, the processor 850 can adjust the movement of the up-down drive unit 830 according to the selected display mode and the current display mode and relative position of the display 820, so as to change the degree of movement of at least one of the first display module 822 and the second display module 824.

[0200] In an embodiment, the up-and-down driving unit 830 of the vehicle display device 800 may include a first driving module for moving the first display module 822 up and down and a second driving module for moving the second display module 824 up and down. According to the driving signal from the processor 850, for example, the first driving module may move the first display module 822 up or down, and the second driving module may move the second display module 824 up or down.

[0201] In an embodiment, when the upper and lower drive unit 830 is implemented to include a plurality of drive modules, the processor 850 of the vehicle display device 800 can drive one or both of the first drive module and the second drive module according to the selected display mode, thereby changing the degree of movement of the first display module 822 and the second display module 824, and thus controlling the execution of different display modes.

[0202] The processor 850 of the vehicle display device 800 in this embodiment of the invention can control the display 820 to operate in different display modes based on the degree of overlap between the movement of the first display module 822 and the second display module 824.

[0203] The display modes of a display 820 based on the degree of overlap of multiple display modules 822 and 824 can be classified as full overlay mode, partial overlay mode, and separation mode.

[0204] In addition, the display mode based on the degree of overlap of the display 820 can be selected as one of the following modes: mode for 3D content, mode for AR graphics, OLED full-extension display mode, and TOLED full-extension display mode, depending on how the content is displayed.

[0205] Figure 3 This is a diagram illustrating an example of the vehicle display device 800 of the present invention being installed in the front seat of a vehicle and operating.

[0206] like Figure 3 As shown, the vehicle display device 800 can be implemented as a display 820 located in front of the window of the front seat of the vehicle 100 or separate from the HUD. Alternatively, the vehicle display device 800 can be configured as a large display module, such as an organic light-emitting diode (OLED) display 822 and a transparent organic light-emitting diode (TOLED) display 824, that is arranged long along the longitudinal direction across the driver's seat and the passenger seat and can be overlapped front to back.

[0207] Figure 3 In this example, with the central support frame 801 as a reference, a TOLED display 824 is positioned above and an OLED display 822 below; however, this is just an example. The transparent OLED, i.e., the TOLED display 824, displays content in the form of AR graphics. Additionally, the OLED display 822 displays content above the OLED screen. Thus, AR graphics are superimposed on the real-world view in front of the vehicle on the upper side, and the OLED screen is displayed on the lower side.

[0208] The driving functions of the TOLED display 824 and the OLED display 822 can be executed independently. Specifically, the processor 850 can independently control the on / off state of the TOLED display 824 and the on / off state of the OLED display 822.

[0209] Figure 3 In this configuration, the TOLED display 824 can be moved downwards or the OLED display 822 can be moved upwards based on the control signals from the processor 850. Alternatively, the TOLED display 824 and the OLED display 822 can move up and down simultaneously.

[0210] The display mode operates by displaying 3D content in the overlapping area of ​​the OLED display 822 and the TOLED display 824. Conversely, in the non-overlapping area of ​​the TOLED display 824, graphics are displayed above the transparent display, thus the display mode operates by displaying AR graphics above the real-world scene in front of the user. Additionally, graphics are displayed in the non-overlapping area of ​​the OLED display 822 in normal screen mode.

[0211] Based on the central support frame 801 that distinguishes the OLED display 822 and the TOLED display 824, the display 820 is driven in one of the aforementioned multiple display modes, depending on whether the display modules located above overlap or whether there is a non-overlapping display module.

[0212] For example, at least one of the OLED display 822 and the TOLED display 824 can move up and down to operate in different display modes depending on the driving mode of the vehicle 100.

[0213] Additionally, for example, at least one of the OLED display 822 and the TOLED display 824 can be moved up and down to maintain the current (or requested to be changed) display mode or restore to the initial setting display mode, depending on the driving status of the vehicle 100.

[0214] Therefore, one of the OLED display 822 and the TOLED display 824 can be positioned in front of the other at a predetermined interval, so that they can move to overlap or not overlap depending on the movement of the upper and lower drive units 830.

[0215] For example, as the upper and lower driving units 830 drive the TOLED display 824 to move upward, the OLED display 822 and the TOLED display 824 may not overlap, and the upper and lower parts may move differently from each other.

[0216] Additionally, for example, as the up-down drive unit 830 moves, the OLED display 822 moves upward and / or the TOLED display 824 moves downward, the OLED display 822 and the TOLED display 824 overlap, thereby enabling the display of 3D content.

[0217] Figures 4 to 7 This is a diagram illustrating various examples of how, according to the present invention, different display modes are executed as a plurality of display modules 822, 824 move up and down.

[0218] The processor 850 of the vehicle display device 800 in this embodiment of the invention can control the display 820 to execute different display modes based on the degree of overlap between the first display module 822 and the second display module 824 corresponding to the positional change caused by the relative movement of the first display module 822 and the second display module 824.

[0219] Therefore, the processor 850 can control the operation of the up and down drive unit 830, which is linked to the first display module 822 and the second display module 824.

[0220] Although not shown, the up-down drive unit 830 can be configured in the inner space inside the central support frame 801. The up-down drive unit 830 may include: a motor, which provides a driving force for moving the first display module 822 and the second display module 824, respectively or both, up (down) or down (up) according to the drive signal from the processor 850; a guide unit, which guides the movement of the first display module 822 and the second display module 824; a rack and pinion module, which is configured to match the rotation shaft of the motor and the guide unit; and a cable tray, which is linked to each display module.

[0221] On the other hand, such as Figures 4 to 7 As shown, the edges of the plurality of display modules in the display 820 of the vehicle display device 800 can be made borderless. Therefore, the plurality of configurations forming the aforementioned upper and lower drive units 830 can be structured as included in the internal space of the central support frame 801.

[0222] The processor 850 can activate the up-down drive unit 830 to change the display 820 to a display mode for displaying 3D content, and according to the activation of the up-down drive unit 830, move the first display module 822 and the second display module 824 to overlap in the up-down direction.

[0223] Figure 4 This is an example of a first display module 822 and a second display module 824 moving and configuring to completely overlap each other, and executing a display mode for displaying 3D content.

[0224] Therefore, the up-down driving unit 830 can move one of the first display module 822 and the second display module 824 upwards and the other downwards. Alternatively, the up-down driving unit 830 can move the other upwards or downwards while one of the first display module 822 and the second display module 824 is fixed, so that the other overlaps with the first.

[0225] Here, the complete overlap of the first display module 822 and the second display module 824 can mean that the first display module 822 and the second display module 824 are moved and configured so that one completely overlaps the other.

[0226] Alternatively, the complete overlap of the first display module 822 and the second display module 824 may mean that graphics are displayed only in the area where the first display module 822 and the second display module 824 overlap, and the displayed graphics are 3D content.

[0227] The processor 850 of the vehicle display device 800 can control the execution of a display mode for displaying 3D content by configuring the first display module 822 and the second display module 824 to overlap completely as the up and down drive unit 830 moves.

[0228] In an embodiment, in a display mode for displaying 3D content, the depth of the 3D content displayed on the display can be changed based on the separation distance between the first display module 822 and the second display module 824.

[0229] For example, the greater the front-to-back distance between the overlapping portions of the first display module 822 and the second display module 824, the greater the depth value of the 3D content to be displayed. This increases the perceived depth of the 3D content. Conversely, the closer the front-to-back distance between the overlapping portions of the first display module 822 and the second display module 824, the smaller the depth value of the 3D content to be displayed. This reduces the perceived depth of the 3D content.

[0230] Figure 5 An example of a display mode for displaying AR graphics is executed by moving and configuring the first display module 822 and the second display module 824 to partially overlap and partially not overlap, with the TOLED display positioned above.

[0231] In one embodiment, the processor 850 of the vehicle display device 800 can execute a display mode for displaying AR graphics by configuring a portion of the first display module 822 and the second display module 824 to overlap each other as the up and down drive unit 830 moves.

[0232] Reference Figure 5 With the TOLED display 824 moved and configured to be positioned above, and the OLED display 822 and the TOLED display 824 overlapping below the support frame 801, it can operate in a display mode that displays AR graphics on the TOLED display 824 facing upward.

[0233] In the display mode for AR graphics, the transparency of the TOLED display 824 panel can be adjusted. Additionally, a layout configuration that avoids sunlight can be implemented.

[0234] Specifically, by utilizing the space above and below the central support frame 801 to overlap the light paths and providing freedom in the angle and position of the light components, a layout that avoids sunlight can be achieved. The light path can be formed as follows: Light passing through the OLED transparent glass selectively passes through / through the reflective film. Then, it passes through the phase retarder QWP and is reflected by mirror 2. At this time, the phase retarder QWP can be combined on the front side of mirror 2, which can delay the polarized light incident from the OLED display twice. The polarized light passing through the phase retarder QWP is reflected by the selective transmission and reflection film and then reflected by mirror 3.

[0235] In an embodiment, the processor 850 of the vehicle display device 800 can execute the same application in a first area where the first display module 822 and the second display module 824 overlap and in a second area where they do not overlap, in a display mode for displaying AR graphics.

[0236] At this point, different information is displayed in the first and second areas respectively.

[0237] In an embodiment, the processor 850 of the vehicle display device 800 can control the display 820 to display AR graphics in the area of ​​the other display module that moves up / down according to the action of the up / down drive unit 830, while one of the first display module 822 and the second display module 824 is fixed.

[0238] Figure 5 In the case where the OLED display 822 is fixed, the TOLED display 824 moves slightly upward, or the OLED display 822 moves while the TOLED display 824 is fixed, the AR graphic is displayed in the upper area of ​​the movement. If the TOLED moves slightly downward, the AR graphic is displayed in the lower area of ​​the movement.

[0239] Figure 6 and Figure 7 This is an example of a first display module 822 and a second display module 824 being moved and configured so that no part overlaps, thereby enabling use as an OLED full-extended screen or as a TOLED full-extended screen.

[0240] The processor 850 of the vehicle display device 800 in this embodiment of the invention can be controlled such that the up-down drive unit 830 causes at least one of the first display module 822 and the second display module 824 to move upward or the other to move downward to execute a fully extended display mode, so that the first display module 822 and the second display module 824 do not overlap each other.

[0241] At this time, the full extended display mode refers to either the OLED display mode or the TOLED display mode.

[0242] For example, if the display module located above the central support frame 801 of the vehicle display device 800 is an OLED display 822, then it is an OLED display mode or an OLED full-expansion display mode. Alternatively, if the display module located above the support frame 801 is a TOLED display 824, then it is a TOLED display mode or a TOLED full-expansion display mode.

[0243] Reference Figure 6It can be confirmed that the display mode is configured as follows: the OLED display module 822 on the upper side of the central frame 801 is configured in full screen, and the TOLED display module 824 on the lower side is configured in full screen.

[0244] For example, when performing the passenger's entertainment functions (e.g., movies), in order to execute the OLED full-extension display mode, the upper and lower drive units 830 can be driven so that the OLED display module 822 is located on the upper side and the TOLED display module 824 is located on the lower side.

[0245] At this time, the lower end of the OLED display module 822 and the upper end of the TOLED display module 824 can be fixed by fixing devices built into the inner space of the support frame 801. Furthermore, while displaying the execution screen 1003 of the application corresponding to the entertainment function requested from the OLED display module 822, the TOLED display module 824 can display the execution screen of other applications.

[0246] As yet another example, refer to Figure 7 It can be confirmed that the display mode is configured as follows: on the upper side of the central frame 801, the TOLED display module 824 is configured in full screen, and on the lower side, the OLED display module 822 is configured in full screen.

[0247] For example, when the occupant uses the vehicle 100 as an office (off) by connecting it to their own terminal / computer, in order to execute the TOLED full extended display mode, the upper and lower drive units 830 can be driven so that the TOLED display module 824 is located on the upper side and the OLED display module 822 is located on the lower side.

[0248] At this time, the lower end of the TOLED display module 824 and the upper end of the OLED display module 822 can be fixed by fixing devices built into the inner space of the support frame 801. Furthermore, while displaying the execution screen 1004 of the application corresponding to the office function requested by the TOLED display module 824, the execution screens of other applications can be displayed on the TOLED display module 824.

[0249] On the other hand, although not illustrated, in an embodiment, the processor 850 of the vehicle display device 800 can determine whether a plurality of different display modes are variable based on the attributes of the content to be displayed on the display 820.

[0250] For example, when AR content attributes are included, it can be determined whether to execute a display mode for displaying AR content or a TOLED full-expansion display mode. Similarly, when 3D content attributes are included, it can be determined whether to execute a display mode for displaying 3D content.

[0251] Next, the processor 850 controls the operation of the up-down drive unit 830 according to the determination to move at least one of the first display module 822 and the second display module 824 up or down.

[0252] For example, in the example above, depending on whether a display mode for displaying AR content or a TOLED full-extension display mode is selected, the up-down drive unit 830 can move the TOLED display 824 upwards. At this time, with the OLED display 822 positioned above the support frame 801, the up-down drive unit 830 can drive the OLED display 822 downwards.

[0253] Additionally, for example, in the example above, depending on the determined display mode for displaying 3D content, the up-down drive unit 830 can adjust the up-down movement of the TOLED display 824 and the OLED display 822 so that the TOLED display 824 and the OLED display 822 are completely stacked, with their respective upper parts located above the support frame 801 and their respective lower parts located below the support frame 801.

[0254] At this time, the processor 850 can determine the direction and degree of movement based on the current position of the TOLED display 824 and the OLED display 822, and transmit it to the upper and lower drive units 830.

[0255] Additionally, the processor 850 can control the display 820 based on the attributes of the content to be displayed in a defined display mode, in order to adjust the screen ratio of the TOLED display 824 and / or the OLED display 822.

[0256] As described above, the vehicle display device 800 according to an embodiment of the present invention moves a plurality of display modules up and down to execute an appropriate display mode according to the attributes of the content, thereby enabling various display modes to be executed in a limited space without screen division.

[0257] On the other hand, the vehicle display device 800 of this embodiment receives driving status information of the linked vehicle 100 through the communication unit 810. Then, the processor 850 determines one of a plurality of different display modes of the display 820 based on the received driving status information, and controls the operation of the up-down drive unit 830 based on the determination, so that at least one of the first display module 822 and the second display module 824 moves up or down.

[0258] the following, Figure 8 This is an example flowchart related to the operation method of a vehicle display device according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 8 Unless otherwise specified, each action shown can be executed by the processor of the vehicle display device 800.

[0259] Reference Figure 8 When the display 820 is driven, the vehicle display device 800 executes the display mode for displaying 3D content as the initial basic mode (1110). That is, the state in which the OLED display 822 and the TOLED display 824 are configured in a fully overlapping state is executed as the basic mode.

[0260] If the OLED display 822 and the TOLED display 824 are not in an overlapping state when the display 820 is driven, the upper and lower driving unit 830 is moved to make the OLED display 822 and the TOLED display 824 configured in an overlapping state.

[0261] Next, the vehicle display device 800 receives vehicle information from the vehicle 100, such as OBD, ECU, and other sensor information (1111).

[0262] The vehicle display device 800 determines whether the vehicle 100 is in a driving state based on the received vehicle information (1112).

[0263] If the vehicle is parked or stopped, since there is no restriction due to the movement of the vehicle, information about the content to be displayed on the screen is received (1114). For example, information about whether the content to be displayed is about vehicle information, content displayed on the linked passenger terminal, or content based on the vehicle's entertainment functions can be received.

[0264] The vehicle display device 800 determines the driving mode (1115) of the display 820 based on the received information about the content, and accordingly activates the up-down drive unit 830 to display the content on the OLED display 822 and TOLED display 824, which are moved and configured according to the determined driving mode.

[0265] On the other hand, if the vehicle is in motion during step 1112, it is determined whether the vehicle's driving mode is autonomous driving mode (1113). In the case of manual driving mode, step 1114 is entered, where information about the content to be displayed on display 820 is received, and the driving mode of display 820 is determined based on this determination.

[0266] On the other hand, if the vehicle's driving mode is autonomous driving mode, after receiving information about the content to be displayed on the display 820 (1116), it is determined whether multiple screens are needed based on the received information about the content (1117).

[0267] If multiple screens are not required, then the split-screen display mode (1121) is executed. The split-screen display mode is a display mode in which it is sufficient for the received content to be displayed only on the OLED display 822 or only on the TOLED display 824. That is, it means that there is no need to overlap the OLED display 822 and the TOLED display 824 for content display.

[0268] If a multi-screen request is made, the next step is to determine whether vehicle driving restrictions are required (1118). If driving restrictions are required, the SPM mode is turned on on the display corresponding to the passenger seat (1119). SPM (Switchable Privacy Mode) means that the screen corresponding to the passenger seat is not visible from the driver's seat, thereby helping to ensure safe driving.

[0269] On the other hand, if step 1118 is not a case requiring driving restrictions, it is determined whether the content is content to be seamlessly displayed (1120). In this case, content to be seamlessly displayed refers to content that is displayed by driving the display 820 to make at least a portion of the OLED display 822 and the TOLED display 824 overlap, and then seamlessly displaying the content in the overlapping / non-overlapping areas.

[0270] If the content is to be displayed seamlessly, then the 3D / AR display mode (1122) is executed. This means that the OLED display 822 and / or the TOLED display 824 will move up and down.

[0271] On the other hand, if the content does not require seamless display, then the split-screen display mode is determined to be executed (1121). This means that the OLED display 822 and / or the TOLED display 824 do not need to move up and down or overlap.

[0272] Thus, if it is determined whether the display 820 is operating in split-screen display mode (1121), 3D / AR display mode (1122), or SPM mode (1119), then the attribute information of the content is received (1113).

[0273] Here, the attribute information of the content refers to, for example, whether the attributes of the content to be displayed are related to AR content, 3D content, or movie content.

[0274] Then, the driving mode of the display to be operated is determined based on the attribute information of the received content (1124). For example, if the attribute information as content includes 3D content, the top and bottom driving unit 830 can be activated to make the OLED display 822 and the TOLED display 824 overlap each other. Alternatively, for example, if the attribute information as content includes AR content, the top and bottom driving unit 830 can be activated to make the TOLED display 824 stand on top, and the OLED display 822 overlap only on the lower side of the central support frame 801.

[0275] On the other hand, as described above, the vehicle display device 800 can determine the screen ratio for different display modes based on whether the vehicle is in motion, the driving mode, and the functions performed while in motion. Furthermore, the size of the display area for the selected display mode can be changed by altering the degree of overlap between the OLED display 822 and the TOLED display 824.

[0276] As described above, in order to display 3D content through a plurality of display modules that can be relatively movable, the display 820 of the vehicle display device 800 includes: a PGU (Power Regulator Unit) for emitting linearly polarized light along a first direction; and a polarizing mirror including a transmission region for transmitting the first linearly polarized light and a polarizing reflection region for reflecting second linearly polarized light in a second direction orthogonal to the first direction. Additionally, a phase retardation mirror, separate from the polarizing mirror and having a transmission region that transmits the first linearly polarized light through the polarizing mirror, is included. The second linearly polarized light emitted from the phase retardation mirror is then reflected by a concave mirror via the polarizing reflection region of the polarizing mirror. The concave mirror sets the light path to reflect the second linearly polarized light toward the vehicle's windshield. At this time, the polarizing mirror is laminated with a thin film for selectively transmitting / reflecting polarized light, and the image source is transmitted / reflected according to the polarization direction.

[0277] Additionally, a QWT is laminated on the front side of the phase delay mirror, thereby delaying the polarized light incident from the display 820 twice. In another embodiment, the QWT can be laminated onto a polarized light reflecting mirror.

[0278] Alternatively, the laminated film can be a PDLC film. Similar to multiple SPD films, polymer-dispersed liquid crystal (PDLC) films can be used as transparency control media. PDLC films can typically have a maximum transmittance of about 80-90%.

[0279] As described above, in the vehicle display device and its operation method according to embodiments of the present invention, a plurality of display modules of different types are implemented such that they are movable relative to each other, thereby enabling the execution of various display modes that differ from each other within a limited space. Furthermore, appropriate display modes can be selectively executed based on the vehicle's driving state or the type of content to be displayed. This provides users with a more diverse visual experience.

[0280] The aforementioned invention can be implemented using computer-readable code stored in a medium containing a program. Computer-readable media include all types of storage devices storing data that can be read by a computer system. Examples of computer-readable media include HDDs (Hard Disk Drives), SSDs (Solid State Disks), SDDs (Silicon Disk Drives), ROMs, RAMs, CD-ROMs, magnetic tapes, floppy disks, optical data storage devices, etc., and can also be implemented in the form of a carrier wave (e.g., internet-based transmission). Furthermore, the computer may also include a processor for the vehicle display device 800. Therefore, the detailed description above should not be construed as limiting in all respects, but rather as exemplary. The scope of this specification should be determined by a reasonable interpretation of the appended claims, and all modifications within the equivalent scope of this specification should fall within the scope of this invention.

Claims

1. A vehicle display device, wherein, include: The display unit includes a first display module and a second display module that are of different types from each other, with one of the first display module and the second display module located in front of the other so that they can overlap each other; The up-down driving unit is used to move at least one of the first display module and the second display module up and down. as well as The processor is electrically coupled to the display unit and the up and down driving unit to control the driving of the first display module and the second display module and the operation of the up and down driving unit; The processor controls the display unit to operate in one of a plurality of different display modes based on the position change corresponding to the movement of at least one of the first display module and the second display module caused by the action of the upper and lower driving units.

2. The vehicle display device according to claim 1, wherein, The first display module is an organic light-emitting diode (OLED) display, and the second display module is a transparent organic light-emitting diode (TOLED) display.

3. The vehicle display device according to claim 2, wherein, The processor controls the movement of the up and down driving units according to the selected display mode, so as to change the degree of movement of at least one of the first display module and the second display module.

4. The vehicle display device according to claim 3, wherein, The up-down driving unit includes a first driving module that moves the first display module up and down and a second driving module that moves the second display module up and down. The processor drives one or both of the first and second driving modules according to the selected display mode, thereby changing the degree of movement of the first and second display modules.

5. The vehicle display device according to claim 1, wherein, The processor controls the display unit to execute different display modes based on the degree of overlap between the first display module and the second display module corresponding to the position change.

6. The vehicle display device according to claim 5, wherein, The processor controls the execution of a display mode for displaying 3D content based on the situation where the first display module and the second display module completely overlap as the upper and lower driving units move.

7. The vehicle display device according to claim 6, wherein, In a display mode used to display 3D content, the depth of the 3D content changes based on the separation distance between the first display module and the second display module.

8. The vehicle display device according to claim 5, wherein, The processor controls the execution of a display mode for displaying AR graphics, based on the situation where a portion of the first display module and a portion of the second display module overlap each other as the upper and lower driving units move.

9. The vehicle display device according to claim 8, wherein, In a display mode for displaying AR graphics, the processor executes the same application in a first area where the first display module and the second display module overlap and in a second area where they do not overlap. The processor controls the display to show different information in the first area and the second area, respectively.

10. The vehicle display device according to claim 9, wherein, The processor controls the display to... With one of the first display module and the second display module fixed, the AR graphic is displayed in the area of ​​the other display module that moves up and down according to the action of the up and down drive unit.

11. The vehicle display device according to claim 5, wherein, The processor controls the up and down driving unit to move at least one of the first display module and the second display module upward or the other downward to execute the full extended display mode, so that the first display module and the second display module do not overlap each other; The fully extended display mode is one of OLED display mode and TOLED display mode.

12. The vehicle display device according to claim 1, wherein, It also includes a communication module for receiving vehicle driving status information; The processor determines one of the plurality of different display modes based on the received driving status information, and controls the movement of the up and down drive unit according to the determination, so that at least one of the first display module and the second display module moves up or down.

13. The vehicle display device according to claim 1, wherein, The processor determines whether the plurality of different display modes are variable based on the attributes of the content to be displayed on the display unit, and controls the operation of the up and down drive unit based on the determination, so that at least one of the first display module and the second display module moves up or down.

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