Airy display system with height adjustment mechanism for a vehicle and a method for doing so

Abstract

This disclosure provides an airborne display system for a vehicle and a corresponding method. The system (100) comprises a display device (102) equipped with a height adjustment mechanism. The display device (102) includes at least one screen coated with a micro-flap layer (202), an optical arrangement (104) configured to move between a retracted position and an extended position, and a sensor arrangement (106) for detecting the movement of a vehicle occupant's fingers. When the optical arrangement (104) is in the extended position, it is designed to focus the light emitted by the micro-flap layer (202) onto a floating viewing plane (204) located between the optical arrangement (104) and the occupant.The sensor arrangement (106) enables the occupant to interact with the display device (102) by detecting the movement of the occupant's fingers as they cross the floating viewing plane (204).

Description

TECHNICAL AREA

[0001] The present disclosure relates to display devices. In particular, the present disclosure relates to an airy display system and an interactive system with a height adjustment mechanism for a vehicle and a corresponding method. BACKGROUND

[0002] Vehicles are increasingly being equipped with electronic display systems to enhance passenger comfort. For these systems to be effective, they must be positioned so that they are clearly visible to the driver and one or more passengers, and can display information about vehicle functions and media without requiring the occupants to leave their seats. However, current display systems are not very effective at maintaining their position for comfortable viewing and do not adjust to the different eye positions of the occupants.

[0003] Conventional display systems also require specialized hardware for operation, making their setup time-consuming and difficult for the user. These systems are typically attached to the windshield or headliner with a plastic wire to secure the screens in the event of a crash. Unfortunately, these systems are often not robust enough and are unsuitable for displaying information while simultaneously ensuring a comfortable seating position for the occupants.

[0004] Patent document CN218099818U describes a vehicle equipped with an interactive system in the air. This system features a physical interaction interface and an air interaction interface located near the back of the vehicle's front seats. Both interfaces are connected to the vehicle's rear entertainment system. The system includes a control unit that illuminates the physical interaction interface, allowing rear-seat occupants to view display data and perform interactive actions for the rear entertainment system. However, as clearly stated in the patent, the physical interaction interface is installed in a fixed location within the vehicle, making it difficult to create multiple viewing positions for rear-seat occupants.This fixed placement can cause discomfort for rear-seat occupants during prolonged use, as it restricts their optimal viewing position. Furthermore, the patent in question does not allow rear-seat occupants to interact with the rear entertainment system or other electronic systems of the vehicle by entering commands via the aerial interface. Consequently, the interactive aerial system is not customizable, can be inconvenient, and may raise hygiene concerns due to the repeated use of the physical interface by vehicle occupants.

[0005] Therefore, there is a need for a reliable solution that overcomes the disadvantages and shortcomings of conventional vehicle display systems. Furthermore, there is an urgent need for a simple and ergonomic airy vehicle display system that allows occupants to comfortably view information on a floating viewing platform according to their preferences and that enables easy adjustment of the displayed information based on their eye position. SUBJECT OF THE PRESENT DISCLOSURE

[0006] A general purpose of the present disclosure is to provide a system and a method for managing the display of information for occupants in a vehicle cabin.

[0007] One objective of the present disclosure is to provide an airy display system and a method that enables a vehicle occupant to conveniently view and interact with information in a floating viewing plane in order to change the displayed information or vehicle functions according to their preferences.

[0008] Another purpose of the present disclosure is to enable vehicle occupants to easily and conveniently adjust the information displayed on the floating viewing plane based on their eye positions.

[0009] Another objective of the present disclosure is to provide a system for managing the display of information inside a vehicle. This system comprises a height adjustment mechanism that offers an easily adaptable layout for the displayed information and related functions, tailored to the preferences of the vehicle occupants, as well as a method for achieving this adaptation.

[0010] Another objective of the present disclosure is to provide an airy display system and a corresponding method for enabling the display of information within a vehicle cabin, which can be easily installed in existing vehicles. SUMMARY

[0011] Aspects of the present disclosure relate to a system and a method for managing the display of information in a vehicle cabin. The system allows the occupants of a vehicle to conveniently view and interact with the information displayed on a floating viewing plane, while also enabling easy adjustment of the displayed information to the occupants' preferences and eye positions. The system allows one or more occupants of the vehicle to easily modify the displayed information and vehicle functions.

[0012] In one aspect, the airy display system comprises a display device with at least one screen coated with a micro-flap layer to control the dispersion of the light emitted by the at least one screen, and an optical arrangement configured to move between a retracted position and an extended position. In the retracted position, the optical arrangement is flush with the at least one screen. In the extended position, the optical arrangement is tilted relative to the at least one screen by one of several predetermined angles. When in the extended position, the optical arrangement is configured to focus the light emitted by the micro-flap layer of the display device onto a floating viewing plane located between the optical arrangement and the occupant.The airy display system includes a sensor array configured to detect the movement of one or more fingers of a vehicle occupant. The sensor array is configured to allow the occupant to interact with the display device by detecting the movement of their fingers as they cross the floating viewing plane.

[0013] In one embodiment, the optical arrangement can be articulated to the display device in order to move between the retracted position and the extended position.

[0014] In one embodiment, the optical arrangement may include one or more optical devices from the group consisting of mirrors and lenses.

[0015] In one embodiment, the sensor arrangement can be configured to detect the movement of the occupant's fingers crossing the floating viewing plane in at least one cell of a predefined grid of the floating viewing plane, in order to enable the user to interact with the display device.

[0016] In one embodiment, the display device can be pivotally coupled to a structural element of the vehicle and configured to move between a docked and a detached position. In the docked position, the display device can be essentially flush with the structural element. In the detached position, the display device can be oriented away from the structural element and adapted to move vertically.

[0017] In one embodiment, the airy display system can include an actuator arrangement equipped with a height adjustment mechanism configured to control the movement of the display device in the vertical direction.

[0018] In one embodiment, the actuator assembly can comprise a vertical rod with at least one guide channel defining a passage for the movement of the display device in the vertical direction, and a roller-spring assembly configured to move along the passage defined by the at least one guide channel. The display device can be detachably coupled to the roller-spring assembly. The actuator assembly can also comprise a plurality of ball bearings rotatably mounted in the at least one guide channel and spaced apart vertically. Each of the multiple ball bearings can be configured to limit the downward movement of the roller-spring assembly in the vertical direction.

[0019] In another embodiment, the actuator arrangement can include a rack and pinion mechanism that controls the movement of the display device in the vertical direction.

[0020] Another aspect of the present disclosure relates to a method for enabling an aerial image display in a vehicle. The method comprises coating at least one screen of a display device with a micro-flap layer to control the dispersion of the light emitted by the at least one screen, and moving an optical arrangement between a retracted position and an extended position. In the retracted position, the optical arrangement is flush with the at least one screen. In the extended position, the optical arrangement is inclined relative to the at least one screen by one of several predetermined angles.When the optical arrangement is in its extended position, the light emitted by the micro-flap layer of the display device is focused by the optical arrangement onto a floating viewing plane located between the optical arrangement and the occupant. The method also includes detecting the movement of one or more fingers of the vehicle occupant using a sensor array. This detection step allows the occupant to interact with the display device by detecting the movement of the occupant's fingers crossing the floating viewing plane in at least one cell of a predefined grid on the floating viewing plane.

[0021] In one embodiment, the method may include adjusting the movement of the display device between a docked position, in which the display device is substantially flush with a structural element of the vehicle, and a non-docked position, in which the display device is oriented away from the structural element and can move vertically. The method may also include controlling the vertical movement of the display device by means of an actuator arrangement.

[0022] Various objects, features, aspects and advantages of the subject matter according to the invention will become clearer from the following detailed description of preferred embodiments together with the accompanying drawing figures, in which the same numbers represent the same components. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0023] The accompanying drawings serve to further understand the present disclosure and are an integral part of this description. The drawings illustrate exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the present disclosure. Fig. Figure 1 shows an exemplary schematic representation of an airy display system for a vehicle in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure; Fig. Figure 2 shows a schematic representation of the airy display system, which displays information shown by a display device on a floating viewing plane, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure; Fig. Figure 3A shows an exemplary perspective view of the display device of the airy display system coupled to the rear of a front seat of the vehicle in a docked position, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure; Fig. Figure 3B shows an exemplary perspective view of the display device coupled to the rear of the front seat in a non-docked position, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure; Fig. Figure 3C shows an exemplary perspective view of an optical arrangement of the airy display system in its extended position according to an embodiment of the present disclosure; Fig. Figure 3D shows an exemplary perspective view of a floating viewing plane in which the information displayed on a screen of the display device is focused by the optical arrangement in its extended position, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure; Fig. 4A and Fig. Figure 4B shows an exemplary perspective view of the airy display system installed on an instrument panel of the vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure; Fig. Figure 5 shows an exemplary perspective view of the optical arrangement which is articulated to the display device in order to move between a retracted position and the extended position, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure; Fig. Figure 6 shows an exemplary perspective view of a hinge arrangement for coupling the optical arrangement with the display device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure; Fig. Figures 7A to 7C show exemplary representations of a first arrangement of an actuator arrangement of the airy display system configured to control the movement of the display device in a vertical direction, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure; Fig. 8A and Fig. Figure 8B shows exemplary representations of a second configuration of the actuator arrangement according to an embodiment of the present disclosure; and Fig. Figure 9 shows an exemplary flowchart illustrating a method for enabling an interactive aerial image display in a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0024] A detailed description of the embodiments of the disclosure illustrated in the accompanying drawings follows. The embodiments are described in sufficient detail to clearly convey the disclosure. However, the necessary level of detail is not intended to limit foreseeable variations of embodiments; on the contrary, it is intended to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives that fall within the scope of this disclosure as defined by the accompanying claims.

[0025] The embodiments described here relate to an airborne display system for a vehicle and a corresponding method. The airborne display system is equipped with a height adjustment mechanism configured to allow for easy and convenient adjustment of information displayed by a screen within a vehicle cabin. The airborne display system allows vehicle occupants to comfortably view and interact with the information displayed on a floating screen, enabling easy adjustment based on their preferences and eye positions. The airborne display system also allows for easy and convenient adjustment of the displayed information and the associated vehicle functions.

[0026] Fig. Figure 1 shows an exemplary schematic representation of an airy display system (here also referred to as "system") comprising a display device 102 with at least one screen coated with a micro-flap layer (202), as shown in Fig. 2 is clearly visible, in order to control the dispersion of the light emitted by the screen. The display device 102 may comprise at least one liquid crystal display (LCD), one IPS display (In-Plane Switching), one TFT display (Thin Film Transistor), one OLED display (Organic Light Emitting Diode), and other similar display devices.

[0027] System 100 comprises an optical arrangement 104, which is pivotally attached to the display device 102, allowing it to move between a retracted position and an extended position. In the retracted position, the optical arrangement 104 is flush with the screen of the display device 102. In the extended position, the optical arrangement 104 can be inclined relative to the screen at a predetermined angle. The optical arrangement 104 can include one or more optical devices, such as mirrors or lenses. In an exemplary embodiment, the optical device can have a negative refractive index, allowing the light emitted by the display device 102 to be focused onto a different plane. Furthermore, System 100 includes a sensor arrangement 106 designed to detect the movement of an occupant's fingers.The sensor arrangement 106 can comprise several infrared sensors configured to detect the movements of the occupant's fingers in front of the tip of the display device 102. In one example, the infrared sensors can be arranged at the tip of the display device 102 to effectively detect the movement of the occupant's fingers in front of the tip of the display device 102.

[0028] According to Fig. In the extended position, the optical arrangement 104 is configured to focus the light emitted by the micro-flap layer 202 of the display device 102 onto a floating viewing plane 204 located between the optical arrangement 104 and the vehicle occupant. The micro-flap layer 202 can have a fine mesh of woven miniature bronze lamellae angled to control the direction of the light emitted from the screen of the display device 102. The sensor arrangement 106 enables interaction with the display device 102 by detecting the movement of the occupant's fingers as they cross the floating viewing plane 204.In an exemplary embodiment, the sensor arrangement 106 is able to detect the movement of one or more fingers within at least one cell of a predefined grid on the floating viewing plane 204, thereby enabling the occupant to interact with the display device 102.

[0029] System 100 can also include a control unit that is connected to both the display device 102 and the sensor array 106, either wirelessly or via a cable connection. The control unit is configured to receive trigger signals from the sensor array 106 and to control the display device 102 so that options or functions displayed on the display device 102's screen are selected in response to the trigger signals. The sensor array 106 detects finger movements when they cross one or more cells of a predefined grid on the floating viewing plane 204 and assigns these cells as selected cells. The sensor array 106 then sends a trigger signal to the control unit to activate the option or function on the display device 102 that is associated with the selected cells.In one exemplary embodiment, the control unit can be implemented with various hardware configurations or a combination of software and hardware. For example, it can include microcontrollers, switches, relays, gates, and specialized hardware components such as application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs), electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROMs), or field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs) to manage the functions of the display device. Furthermore, the control unit can also include components such as non-volatile random-access memory (NVRAM) or read-only memory (ROM). Alternatively, the control unit can be entirely software-based and function as part of an operating system or as a standalone application.

[0030] The display device 102 can be articulated and attached to various structural elements of the vehicle, such as a seat, instrument panel, hand rest, or dashboard. The display device 102 can be adjusted to move between a docked and a detached position by folding it relative to the structural element. Fig. 3A and Fig. Figure 3B shows different perspectives of the display device 102, which is attached to the front seat 302 of the vehicle. In the Fig. In the docked position shown in 3A, the display device 102 is essentially flush with the front seat 302. In the Fig. In the undocked position shown in Figure 3B, the display device 102 is directed away from the front seat 302, so that the display device 102 can be adjusted vertically. In this undocked position, the display device 102 can display information or media content in a plane that can be adapted to the preferences of users or occupants in the rear seat 304 of the vehicle.

[0031] After the display device 102 has been detached from its docked position, the optical arrangement 104 can be moved from its retracted position to its extended position, as shown in Fig. Figure 3C illustrates this movement. This movement is achieved by pivoting the free end of the optical arrangement 104 about its pivot end, which is articulated at the tip of the display device 102. As shown in Fig. In a 3D representation, the optical arrangement 104 then directs the light emitted through the micro-flap layer 202 of the display device 102 onto the floating viewing plane 204, which is located between the optical arrangement 104 and the rear seat 304 of the vehicle. In an exemplary embodiment, the height of the display device 102 and the tilt angle of the optical arrangement 104 can be adjusted to change the position of the floating viewing plane 204 according to the user's wishes. This configuration allows the occupants to easily adjust the display characteristics of the floating viewing plane 204 without having to leave their comfortable viewing position.

[0032] If an occupant wishes to interact with the display device 102, they can also select a desired option on the floating viewing plane 204 by pointing their fingers at a display element shown on the floating viewing plane 204, such that the occupant's fingers cross one or more cells of the predefined grid when they point at the display element. The sensor arrangement 106 detects the movement of the occupant's fingers in the predefined grid of the floating viewing plane 204 by identifying the one or more cells of the predefined grid that correspond to the selected display element and sends a trigger signal to the control unit to activate the selected option or function on the display device 102.Consequently, the system allows the vehicle's occupants to conveniently adjust the displayed information or functions without leaving their comfortable seating position.

[0033] Fig. 4A and Fig. Figure 4B shows an exemplary perspective view of the airy display system 100, which is attached to an instrument panel 402 of the vehicle. Fig. Figure 4A shows the display device 102 in its docked position, in which the display device 102 of the airy display system 100 is substantially flush with the structural element 302 / 402 / 404. Fig. Figure 4B shows the display device 102 in its undocked position, in which the display device 102 is facing away from the structural element 302 / 402 / 404 and can move vertically. When the display device 102 is moved into its undocked position, the optical arrangement 104 can be moved into its extended position. This is done by pivoting the free end of the optical arrangement 104 about its pivot point, which is hinged to the top of the display device 102. The optical arrangement 104 then directs the light emitted through the micro-flap layer 202 of the display device 102 onto the floating viewing plane 204, which is located between the optical arrangement 104 and the front seat 404 of the vehicle. In this way, the driver or front seat occupant 404 can easily and conveniently adjust the display characteristics of the floating viewing plane 204 without leaving their comfortable seating position.

[0034] If an occupant wishes to interact with the display device 102, they can simply select an option from the floating viewing plane 204 by pointing their fingers at a display element shown on the floating viewing plane 204, such that the occupant's fingers cross one or more cells of the predefined grid when they point at the display element. The sensor array 106 detects this movement of the occupant's fingers within the predefined grid by determining the one or more cells of the predefined grid that correspond to the selected display element. The sensor array 106 then sends a trigger signal to the control unit to activate the selected option or function on the display device 102.In this way, the vehicle occupants can easily adjust the displayed information or functions of the display device 102 without having to leave their comfortable seating position.

[0035] As in Fig. 5 and Fig. As shown in Figure 6, the optical arrangement 104 can be pivotally attached to the display device 102 via a hinge 502, allowing it to move between a retracted position and an extended position. This hinge 502 can incorporate one or more servomotors 504 designed to automatically move the optical arrangement 104 between these positions when activated. The servomotors 504 can be connected to each other via a rod 506, and the hinge 502 can also have several tabs 508 that securely fasten the pivoting end of the optical arrangement 104 to the top of the display device 102. The control unit is connected to the servomotors 504 and programmed to control them based on input from the user or occupant.In an exemplary embodiment, the display device 102 can be adapted so that it moves between the docked position and the undocked position by rotating about the hinge 502.

[0036] With reference to Fig. In figures 7A to 7C, the system 100 can include an actuator assembly 700 containing a height adjustment mechanism configured to control the vertical movement of the display device 102 and to easily enable the floating viewing plane 204 in the vertical direction. The actuator assembly 700 includes a connecting link 702 that can be attached to the display device 102. The actuator assembly 700 also includes a vertical rod 704 with at least one guide channel 706 that forms a passage for the connecting link 702 and enables vertical movement of the display device 102. As shown in the cross-sectional view of the actuator assembly 700 in Fig. As shown in Figure 7B, a roller spring assembly 708 is configured to traverse the passage defined by the guide channel 706 of the vertical rod 704. The display device 102 can be detachably connected to the roller spring assembly 708 via the connecting link 702. The roller spring assembly 708 can include a spring suitable for maintaining a desired vertical position of the display device 102 and allowing vertical movement of the display device 102 only when a load is applied that exceeds the resistance of the spring. The roller assembly 708 can be designed to compensate for the weight component of the display device 102 and enable effective movement of the display device 102 along the guide channel 706.

[0037] The actuator assembly 700 can also include a plurality of ball bearings 710, which are rotatably inserted in the guide channel 706 and spaced apart vertically. Each of the ball bearings 710 can be configured to limit the downward movement of the roller spring assembly 708 in the vertical direction, in order to assist the roller spring assembly 708 in maintaining the desired vertical position of the display device 102. As shown in Fig. As shown in Figure 7C, the vertical rod 702 of the actuator assembly 700 can also be concealed within the structural element 302 / 402 / 404 of the vehicle. In another embodiment, the actuator assembly 700 can be arranged in a cavity formed in the structure 302 / 402 / 404 of the vehicle.

[0038] Fig. 8A and Fig. Figure 8B shows a second configuration of the actuator assembly 800, which is equipped with a height adjustment mechanism that allows the vertical position of the display device 102 to be adjusted so that vehicle occupants can easily adjust the floating viewing plane 204 to their preferred height. The actuator assembly 800 can include a servo motor 802 connected to a rack and pinion mechanism 804, which controls the vertical movement of the display device 102 when actuated. In an exemplary implementation, the occupant first moves the display device 102, which is articulated to the structural element 302 / 402 / 404 of the vehicle, into its undocked position and then activates the servo motor 802 to adjust the height of the display device according to their eye level.The control unit can be operationally connected to the servomotor 802 to actuate the servomotor 802 based on an input received from the vehicle occupant. Once the vertical position of the display device 102 is set, the optical arrangement 104 can be moved into its extended position to focus the light from the display device 102 onto the floating viewing plane 204. The occupant can also adjust the vertical position of the display device 102 and the angle of the optical arrangement 104 to change the orientation of the floating viewing plane. In this way, the user can adjust the display settings ergonomically and conveniently while seated in the front or rear of the vehicle.

[0039] If an occupant wishes to interact with the display device 102, they can select a desired option on the floating viewing plane 204 by pointing their fingers at a display element shown on the floating viewing plane 204, such that the occupant's fingers cross one or more cells of the predefined grid when they point at the display element. The sensor array 106 detects the movement of the occupant's fingers within the predefined grid of the floating viewing plane 204 by identifying the one or more cells of the predefined grid that correspond to the selected display element. The sensor array 106 then sends a signal to the control unit to activate the selected option or function on the display device 102.This configuration allows occupants to conveniently and touchlessly adjust the displayed information or functions without having to leave their comfortable seating position.

[0040] Fig. Figure 9 shows an example flowchart illustrating Method 900 for enabling interactive aerial image display in a vehicle. Method 900 can be derived from the one described in Fig.The process is carried out according to the system 100 shown in Figure 1. Method 900 comprises a step S902 in which the screen of the display device 102 is coated with the micro-flap layer 202 to control the dispersion of the light emitted by it. Method 900 also comprises a step S904 of moving the optical arrangement 104 between the retracted position and the extended position. In the retracted position, the optical arrangement 104 is flush with the screen of the display device 102. In the extended position, the optical arrangement 104 is inclined relative to the screen by one of several predetermined angles.When the optical arrangement 104 is in the extended position, the light emitted by the micro-flap layer 202 of the display device 102 is focused by the optical arrangement 104 onto the floating viewing plane 204, which is located between the optical arrangement 104 and the occupant.

[0041] Method 900 also includes a step S906 for detecting the movement of one or more fingers of a vehicle occupant by the sensor arrangement 106. The detection step S906 enables the occupant to interact with the display device 102 by detecting the movement of the occupant's fingers crossing the floating viewing plane 204 in at least one cell of a predefined grid of the floating viewing plane 204.

[0042] Once the display device 102 is in its undocked position, the optical arrangement 104 can be moved into its extended position. This is done by pivoting the free end of the optical arrangement 104 about its hinge point, which is attached to the top of the display device 102. The optical arrangement 104 then directs the light emitted through the micro-flap layer 202 of the display device 102 onto the floating viewing plane 204, which is located between the optical arrangement 104 and the vehicle seat in which the occupant is seated. This arrangement allows the driver or an occupant to easily and conveniently adjust the display characteristics of the floating viewing plane 204 without having to leave their comfortable seated position.If an occupant wishes to interact with the display device 102, they can also select a desired option on the floating viewing plane 204 by pointing their fingers at a display element shown on the floating viewing plane 204. The occupant's fingers cross one or more cells of the predefined grid as they point at the display element. The sensor array 106 detects the movement of the occupant's fingers within the predefined grid of the floating viewing plane 204 by identifying the one or more cells of the predefined grid that correspond to the selected display element. The sensor array 106 can then send a trigger signal to the control unit to activate the selected option or function on the display device 102.Thus, the method 900 enables the occupants to adjust the displayed information or functions via the display device 102 without contact and without having to change their comfortable seating position.

[0043] In an exemplary embodiment, the method 900 may include a step for adjusting the movement of the display device 102 between a docked position in which the display device 102 is substantially flush with a structural element of the vehicle and a non-docked position in which the display device 102 is oriented away from the structural element and can move in a vertical direction.

[0044] In an exemplary embodiment, the method 900 can also include a step for controlling the vertical movement of the display device 102 by the actuator arrangement 700 / 800. During operation, a vehicle occupant can first move the display device 102 into its undocked position and use the actuator arrangement 700 / 800 to adjust its vertical position according to their eye position. Next, the occupant can move the optical arrangement 104 into its extended position to focus the light emitted by the display device 102 onto the floating viewing plane 204. They can further adjust the vertical position of the display device 102 and the tilt angle of the optical arrangement 104 to change the orientation and position of the floating viewing plane 204.If the occupant wishes to interact with the display device 102, they can also select the desired options on the floating viewing plane 204 by pointing their fingers at a display element shown on the floating viewing plane 204. As the occupant points their fingers at the display element, their fingers will cross one or more cells of the predefined grid. The sensor array 106 detects the movement of the occupant's fingers crossing the predefined grid by determining which one or more cells of the predefined grid correspond to the selected display element and sends the trigger signal to the control unit to activate the selected option or function on the display device 102. With this configuration, occupants can conveniently adjust the displayed information or functions without having to leave their comfortable seating position.

[0045] While the foregoing describes various embodiments of the invention, other and further embodiments of the invention can be developed without deviating from the fundamental scope of the invention. The scope of the invention is defined by the claims that follow. The invention is not limited to the described embodiments, variants, or examples, provided that they are intended to enable a person with ordinary technical knowledge to manufacture and use the invention when combined with information and knowledge available to such a person. BENEFITS OF THE PRESENT DISCLOSURE

[0046] The present disclosure provides a system and a method for managing the display of information for occupants in a vehicle cabin.

[0047] The present disclosure provides an airy display system and a method that enables a vehicle occupant to conveniently view and interact with information on a floating viewing plane in order to change the displayed information or vehicle functions according to their preferences in a contactless and hygienic manner.

[0048] The present disclosure provides an airy display system to assist vehicle occupants in easily and conveniently adjusting the information displayed on the floating viewing plane based on their eye positions.

[0049] This disclosure provides a system for managing the display of information in a vehicle. This system includes a height adjustment mechanism (actuator arrangement) that provides an easily customizable layout for the displayed information and related functions, tailored to the preferences of the vehicle occupants, as well as a method for achieving this customization.

[0050] The present disclosure provides an airy display system and a corresponding method for enabling the display of information in a vehicle cabin, which can be easily installed in existing vehicles. QUOTES INCLUDED IN THE DESCRIPTION

[0000] This list of documents cited by the applicant was automatically generated and is included solely for the reader's convenience. The list is not part of the German patent or utility model application. The DPMA accepts no liability for any errors or omissions. Cited patent literature

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Claims

[1] Airy display system (100) for a vehicle, comprising: a display device (102) with at least one screen coated with a micro-flap layer (202) to control the dispersion of the light emitted by the at least one screen; an optical arrangement (104) configured to move between a retracted position and an extended position, wherein the optical arrangement (104) is flush with the at least one screen in the retracted position and is inclined at one of several predetermined angles of inclination with respect to the at least one screen in the extended position; and a sensor arrangement (106) configured to detect the movement of one or more fingers of a vehicle occupant, wherein when the optical arrangement (104) is in the extended position, the optical arrangement (104) is configured to focus the light emitted through the micro-flap layer (202) of the display device (102) onto a floating viewing plane (204) located between the optical arrangement (104) and the occupant, and the sensor arrangement (106) is configured to allow the occupant to interact with the display device (102) by detecting the movement of one or more of the occupant's fingers crossing the floating viewing plane (204). [2] Airy display system (100) according to claim 1, wherein the optical arrangement (104) is provided for coupling with the display device (102) to move between the retracted position and the extended position. [3] Airy display system (100) according to claim 1, wherein the optical arrangement (104) comprises one or more optical devices selected from the group consisting of mirrors and lenses. [4] Airy display system (100) according to claim 1, wherein the sensor arrangement (106) is configured to detect the movement of one or more fingers of the occupant crossing the floating viewing plane (204) in at least one cell of a predefined grid of the floating viewing plane (204) so ​​that the user can interact with the display device (102). [5] Airy display system (100) according to claim 1, wherein the display device (102) is articulated to a structural element (302, 402) of the vehicle and is configured to move between a docked position in which the display device (102) is substantially flush with the structural element (302, 402) and a non-docked position in which the display device (102) is oriented away from the structural element (302, 402) and can move in the vertical direction. [6] Airy display system (100) according to claim 1, comprising an actuator arrangement (700, 800) configured to control the movement of the display device (102) in the vertical direction. [7] Airy display system (100) according to claim 6, wherein the actuator arrangement (700) comprises: a vertical rod (704) with at least one guide channel (706) that defines a passage for the display device (102) for movement in a vertical direction; a roller spring assembly (708) configured to move along the passage defined by the at least one guide channel (706), wherein the indicator device (102) is detachably coupled to the roller spring assembly (708), and a plurality of ball bearings (710) rotatably fitted into the at least one guide channel (706) and spaced apart from each other in the vertical direction, each of the plurality of ball bearings (710) being adapted to limit the downward movement of the roller spring assembly (708) in the vertical direction. [8] Airy display system (100) according to claim 6, wherein the actuator arrangement (800) comprises a rack and pinion mechanism (804) configured to control the movement of the display device (102) in the vertical direction. [9] Method (900) for enabling an air level indicator inside a vehicle, wherein the method (900) comprises the following steps: Coating (S902) at least one screen of a display device (102) with a micro-flap layer (202) to control the dispersion of the light emitted by the at least one screen; Moving (S904) an optical arrangement (104) between a retracted position and an extended position, wherein in the retracted position the optical arrangement (104) is flush with the at least one screen and in the extended position the optical arrangement (104) is inclined relative to the at least one screen at one of several predetermined angles of inclination; and Detecting (S906) by means of a sensor arrangement (106) the movement of one or more fingers of an occupant of the vehicle, wherein when the optical arrangement (104) is in the extended position, the light emitted through the micro-flap layer (202) of the display device (102) is focused by the optical arrangement (104) onto a floating viewing plane (204) located between the optical arrangement (104) and the occupant, and The detection step enables the occupant to interact with the display device (102) by detecting the movement of one or more of the occupant's fingers crossing the floating viewing plane (204) in at least one cell of a predefined grid of the floating viewing plane (204). [10] Method (900) according to claim 9, comprising the following steps: Adjusting the movement of the display device (102) between a docked position in which the display device (102) is substantially flush with a structural element (302, 402) of the vehicle, and a non-docked position in which the display device (102) is oriented away from the structural element (302, 402) and can move in a vertical direction; and Control, by means of an actuator arrangement (700, 800), the movement of the display device (102) in the vertical direction.

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