System and program for vehicle

Abstract

To provide a system for vehicles, capable of highly, surely transmitting notice information to a driver, etc., who drives the vehicle.SOLUTION: A radar detector performing control to display monitoring information relating to traffic monitor activities on a screen can display a ring display 34 for notifying the monitoring information on the screen and interlocks display action for varying display color or brightness of at least one part of a ring 340 forming the outer periphery of the ring display 34 with notification by the ring display 34 to execute the display action to the ring 340.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 142

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a system for assisting vehicle operation by providing information on various traffic monitoring activities such as traffic enforcement and checkpoints. [Background technology]

[0002] Conventionally, in-vehicle devices such as radar detectors that warn the driver when they receive radar waves for speed enforcement have been realized as systems for supporting vehicle driving. Some of these in-vehicle devices have a GPS function for locating the current position of the vehicle and a database of GPS content such as installation points of speed enforcement systems, and detect the approach of specific GPS content and notify the driver (see, for example, Patent Document 1). Such in-vehicle devices can prevent the driver from unwittingly driving too fast by notifying the driver of the approach of a location where traffic monitoring activities are being carried out.

[0003] The GPS content that the in-vehicle device configured as described above reports the approach of includes permanent points such as speed enforcement system installation points and police stations, as well as temporary points where traffic monitoring activities such as speed enforcement by mobile speed cameras and drunk driving checkpoints are frequently carried out. By reporting the approach of various GPS content, the in-vehicle device aims to raise the driver's awareness of safe driving.

[0004] In particular, vehicle speed measuring devices and the like used for speed enforcement are generally installed at dangerous points where excessive speeding is easily induced. Notification of approach to such points is very effective in raising the driver's awareness of safe driving before danger occurs and in avoiding danger before it occurs. Vehicle-mounted devices such as radar detectors are extremely useful in motivating drivers to drive safely, and are devices that contribute to ensuring traffic safety and support driving.

[0005] However, the information provided by vehicle-mounted devices such as radar detectors is wide-ranging and the content of the information is also diverse, and it is not easy to make the driver accurately understand such diverse information while driving. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0006] [Patent Document 1] JP 2007-248180 A Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0007] The present invention has been made in consideration of the above-mentioned problems in the conventional technology, and is an invention for providing a vehicle system capable of transmitting notification information with high reliability. [Means for solving the problem]

[0008] A first aspect of the present invention is a vehicle system that controls displaying monitoring information related to traffic monitoring activities on a screen, comprising: An information display area for notifying the monitoring information can be displayed on the screen, The vehicle system controls the outer periphery of the information display area to execute a display operation that changes the display color or brightness of at least a portion of the outer periphery of the information display area in conjunction with a notification by the information display area.

[0009] A second aspect of the present invention resides in a program for causing a computer to realize the functions of the vehicle system according to the first aspect.

[0010] In the vehicle system according to the present invention, the monitoring information is notified in an information display area displayed on a screen. In the outer periphery of this information display area, a display operation in which the display color or brightness of at least a part of the area is changed is executed in conjunction with the notification of the monitoring information. If the outer periphery executes a display operation in conjunction with the notification of the monitoring information, it is possible to attract the user's attention in accordance with the change in the display color or brightness, and it is possible to encourage the monitoring information to be transmitted with high reliability.

[0011] If users can quickly grasp the reported monitoring information, there will be less chance of missing information. If there is less concern about missing information, the attention required to grasp the information can be reduced. For example, a driver can concentrate on driving and strive to drive safely. If information can be transmitted with high reliability in this way, safe driving can be promoted and safety can be improved.

[0012] In a preferred embodiment of the vehicle system of the present invention, the display operation linked to the notification of the monitoring information can be performed in various ways, such as performing the display operation during the notification, starting the display operation in response to the start of the notification, performing the display operation prior to the notification, and continuing the display operation for a while after the notification has ended.

[0013] In a preferred embodiment of the vehicle system of the present invention, a warning level is defined which indicates the importance of the monitoring information based on the type of traffic monitoring activity and the positional relationship between the current position of the vehicle and the location where the traffic monitoring activity is being carried out, and a display color or brightness is defined for each warning level; The display color or brightness used for the display operation by the outer periphery is set to the display color or brightness of the alarm level of the monitoring information notified in the information display area.

[0014] In this case, the warning level can be intuitively understood by the display color of the outer periphery, etc. For example, even a driver who is driving can understand the situation by just glancing at the screen. If the situation can be understood without staring at the screen, for example, the driver can concentrate on the road ahead, which increases safety.

[0015] In a preferred embodiment of the vehicle system of the present invention, the display operation by the outer periphery includes an operation in which a specific portion having a display color or brightness different from other portions moves in the circumferential direction. The human eye has a visual characteristic that makes it more sensitive to detecting motion than stationary objects. By generating motion by moving a specific location as described above, it is possible to reliably attract the user's attention and reliably convey the surveillance information in the information display area.

[0016] In a preferred embodiment of the vehicle system of the present invention, the display operation by the outer periphery includes an operation in which a pair of the specific locations located opposite each other across the information display area converge to one specific location via line-symmetric movement. In this case, a pair of specific locations are used to sandwich the specific location from both sides, making it possible to leave a strong impression on the user about the specific location.

[0017] In a preferred embodiment of the vehicle system of the present invention, the monitoring information includes information notifying an approach to a location where a traffic monitoring activity is to be carried out, The display operation by the outer periphery includes an operation of changing the display color or brightness of a portion corresponding to the direction of the implementation point when the vertical upward direction of the screen is assumed to be the traveling direction of the vehicle, from the rest. In this case, the direction of the implementation point can be expressed by the display operation of the outer periphery, allowing the user to intuitively grasp the direction of the implementation point, reducing the burden on the user.

[0018] In a preferred embodiment of the vehicle system of the present invention, the monitoring information includes information notifying approach to a location where traffic monitoring activities are being carried out, and the specific location is a location that corresponds to the orientation of the implementation location when the vertical upward direction on the screen is assumed to be the direction of travel of the vehicle. In this case, the direction of the implementation point can be further emphasized by the display operation of the outer periphery.

[0019] In a preferred embodiment of the vehicle system of the present invention, the display operation by the outer periphery includes an operation in which a pair of the specific locations positioned opposite each other across the information display area move while maintaining a point-symmetric positional relationship based on the center of the information display area. For example, it is also possible to realize a circular movement by the above-mentioned point-symmetric movement. Furthermore, it is also effective to express the importance or urgency of the monitoring information according to the circular speed. For example, it is also possible to increase the circular speed as the implementation point is approached. It becomes possible to express the distance to the implementation point according to the circular speed.

[0020] In a preferred embodiment of the vehicle system of the present invention, the display operation by the outer peripheral portion includes an operation of changing the display color or brightness in the same manner around the entire outer peripheral portion, or at multiple points arranged in the circumferential direction. It is also effective to express the degree of importance or urgency according to the change period. For example, it is good to make the period faster as the user approaches the implementation point. It becomes possible to express the distance to the implementation point according to the period.

[0021] In a preferred aspect of the vehicle system of the present invention, the information display area is a substantially circular area, and the outer periphery has a substantially annular shape surrounding the substantially circular information display area. The substantially annular outer periphery allows smooth movement in the circumferential direction. When the information display area is surrounded by the substantially annular outer periphery, it can have an image of a meter display. Such an information display area having an image of a meter display will not look out of place even if it is arranged next to a meter-like display area that displays vehicle information such as vehicle speed and engine RPM, or general information such as the time (clock). [Brief description of the drawings]

[0022] [Figure 1] FIG. 2 is a front perspective view showing the radar detector according to the first embodiment. [Diagram 2] FIG. 2 is a rear perspective view showing the radar detector according to the first embodiment. [Diagram 3] FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the radar detector in the first embodiment. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing types of GPS targets in the first embodiment. [Diagram 5] FIG. 13 is a diagram including a display screen of a registration menu button in the first embodiment. [Figure 6] FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a display screen when a pin setting button is operated in the first embodiment. [Figure 7] FIG. 4 is a front view showing a standby list screen in the first embodiment. [Figure 8] FIG. 13 is a front view showing an eco-driving screen in the first embodiment. [Figure 9] FIG. 4 is a front view of a digital meter screen showing the direction of travel in the first embodiment. [Figure 10] FIG. 4 is a front view of a digital meter screen showing the rotation speed in the first embodiment. [Figure 11] FIG. 13 is a front view of a preset screen including a display of status icons in the first embodiment. [Figure 12] FIG. 4 is a front view showing a map screen in the first embodiment. [Figure 13] FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a first display section of a map screen in the first embodiment. [Figure 14] FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a first display section of a map screen in the first embodiment. [Figure 15] FIG. 4 is a front view showing a classic scope screen in the first embodiment. [Figure 16] FIG. 4 is a front view showing a classic scope screen in the first embodiment. [Figure 17] FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram of a switching operation to a setting list screen in the first embodiment. [Figure 18] FIG. 11 is a diagram showing switching from a setting list screen to a standby setting screen in the first embodiment. [Figure 19] FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram of a setting operation on a radarscope screen in the first embodiment. [Figure 20] FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram of map detail setting in the first embodiment. [Figure 21] FIG. 11 is a front view of a map screen in a detailed / wide area mode in the first embodiment. [Figure 22] FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram of a setting operation of a scope sub-display in the first embodiment. [Diagram 23] FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram of a setting operation on a tide information screen in the first embodiment. [Figure 24] FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram of a setting operation on a graph screen in the first embodiment. [Diagram 25] FIG. 13 is a front view of a speed graph screen in the first embodiment. [Figure 26] FIG. 13 is a front view of the altitude graph screen in the first embodiment. [Figure 27] FIG. 13 is a front view of the atmospheric pressure graph screen in the first embodiment. [Figure 28] FIG. 4 is a front view of an acceleration graph screen in the first embodiment. [Figure 29] FIG. 4 is a front view of a gyro graph screen in the first embodiment. [Diagram 30] FIG. 13 is a front view of a graph screen of fuel efficiency in the first embodiment. [Diagram 31] FIG. 13 is a front view of a temperature graph screen in the first embodiment. [Diagram 32] FIG. 4 is a front view of a graph screen of rotation speed in the first embodiment. [Diagram 33] FIG. 4 is a front view of a graph screen of the engine 1 in the first embodiment. [Diagram 34] FIG. 4 is a front view of a graph screen for the engine 2 in the first embodiment. [Diagram 35] FIG. 4 is a front view of a fuel graph screen in the first embodiment. [Diagram 36] FIG. 4 is a front view of a voltage graph screen in the first embodiment. [Figure 37] FIG. 13 is a front view of a graph screen that has been manually set in the first embodiment. [Figure 38] FIG. 13 is a front view of the altitude graph screen in the first embodiment. [Figure 39] FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram of a setting operation for automatic item setting in the first embodiment. [Diagram 40] FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram of a setting operation for preset settings in the first embodiment. [Diagram 41] FIG. 4 is a front view of a preset screen in the first embodiment. [Diagram 42] FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram of a backlight color setting operation in the first embodiment. [Diagram 43] FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram of a semi-transparent mode setting operation in the first embodiment. [Diagram 44] FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a display example of additional information in the first embodiment. [Diagram 45] FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram of a setting operation of a photo frame in the first embodiment. [Diagram 46] FIG. 2 is a front view showing a fuel consumption planning screen in the first embodiment. [Figure 47] FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram of a setting operation of a fuel consumption meter in the first embodiment. [Figure 48] FIG. 4 is a front view showing an OBD data screen in the first embodiment. [Figure 49] FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram of an OBD data setting operation in the first embodiment. [Figure 50] FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram of an alarm mode setting operation in the first embodiment. [Figure 51] FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an alarm setting in the first embodiment. [Figure 52] FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram of a manual setting operation of the alarm mode in the first embodiment. [Figure 53] FIG. 4 is a front view of a radar setting screen in the first embodiment. [Figure 54] FIG. 4 is a front view of the wireless setting in the first embodiment. [Figure 55] FIG. 4 is a front view of the GPS setting in the first embodiment. [Figure 56] FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram of a setting operation for radar reception settings in the first embodiment. [Figure 57] FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram of a setting operation for screen and LED settings in the first embodiment. [Figure 58] FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram of an operation method for window touch correction in the first embodiment. [Figure 59] FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram of a method for operating audio settings in the first embodiment. [Figure 60] FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram of audio settings in the first embodiment. [Figure 61] 5 is an explanatory diagram of the timing of generating an alarm sound (alarm voice) in the first embodiment. FIG. [Figure 62] 5 is an explanatory diagram of the timing of generating an alarm sound (alarm voice) in the first embodiment. FIG. [Figure 63] 5 is an explanatory diagram of the timing of generating an alarm sound (alarm voice) in the first embodiment. FIG. [Figure 64] FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram of pronunciation contents according to date and time period in the first embodiment. [Figure 65] FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram of electronic sounds for each wireless type in the first embodiment. [Figure 66] FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a reminder setting screen in the first embodiment. [Figure 67] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an oil setting screen in the first embodiment. [Figure 68] FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram of a system setting operation method in the first embodiment. [Figure 69] FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram of a data erasure method in the first embodiment. [Figure 70] FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram of a custom setting operation method in the first embodiment. [Figure 71] FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram of a sound image for each target sound in the first embodiment. [Figure 72] FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram of a method for setting a custom image in the first embodiment. [Figure 73] FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram of a method for setting a start-up screen in the first embodiment. [Figure 74]FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an OBD setting screen in the first embodiment. [Figure 75] FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram of an operation method for OBD settings in the first embodiment. [Figure 76] FIG. 13 is a front view of the map screen in the one map panel-less mode in the first embodiment. [Figure 77] FIG. 13 is a front view of a map screen in one map panel automatic mode in the first embodiment. [Figure 78] FIG. 13 is a front view of the map screen in the one map panel small mode in the first embodiment. [Figure 79] FIG. 13 is a front view of the map screen in 1 map 2 panel small mode in the first embodiment. [Figure 80] FIG. 13 is a front view of the map screen in the mode without two map panels in the first embodiment. [Figure 81] FIG. 13 is a front view of the map screen in the two map panel small mode in the first embodiment. [Figure 82] FIG. 4 is a front view showing a classic scope screen in the first embodiment. [Figure 83] FIG. 13 is a front view of a classic scope screen including a scope sub-display in the first embodiment. [Figure 84] FIG. 4 is a front view showing a classic scope screen in the first embodiment. [Figure 85] FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram of a system alarm level in the first embodiment. [Figure 86] FIG. 13 is a front view of the classic scope screen when a wireless alarm (weak) is issued in the first embodiment. [Figure 87] A front view of the ClassicScope screen with a public crackdown window popping up in Example 1. [Figure 88] FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a target icon in the first embodiment. [Figure 89] FIG. 13 shows a message window regarding a GPS alert in the first embodiment. [Figure 90] FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a part of a target icon in the first embodiment. [Figure 91] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a message window regarding a radar warning in the first embodiment. [Figure 92] FIG. 11 shows a message window regarding a wireless warning in the first embodiment. [Figure 93] 5A to 5C are diagrams showing wireless icons with different display colors in the first embodiment. [Figure 94] FIG. 4 is a front view of the ring display on which a clock display is set in the first embodiment. [Figure 95] FIG. 4 is a front view of the ring display on which a vehicle speed display is set in the first embodiment. [Figure 96] FIG. 11 is a front view of the ring display on which the eco-driving display is set in the first embodiment. [Figure 97] FIG. 11 is a front view of a ring display in which an acceleration display is set in the first embodiment. [Figure 98] FIG. 11 is a front view of a ring display in which an inclined display is set in the first embodiment. [Figure 99] FIG. 13 is a front view of a ring display on which tidal information display is set in the first embodiment. [Figure 100] FIG. 11 is a front view of a ring display on which satellite information display is set in the first embodiment. [Figure 101] FIG. 11 is a front view of a ring display in which an alarm panel display is set in the first embodiment. [Figure 102] FIG. 11 is a front view of a ring display in which a compass display is set in the first embodiment. [Figure 103] FIG. 4 is a front view of a ring display on which an air pressure display is set in the first embodiment. [Figure 104] FIG. 13 is a front view of a ring display on which a reminder days display is set in the first embodiment. [Figure 105] FIG. 11 is a front view of a ring display on which a reminder distance display is set in the first embodiment. [Figure 106] FIG. 4 is a front view of the ring display on which the instantaneous fuel consumption display is set in the first embodiment. [Figure 107] FIG. 4 is a front view of a ring display on which an average fuel consumption display is set in the first embodiment. [Figure 108] FIG. 4 is a front view of the ring display on which the average fuel consumption on ordinary roads is displayed in the first embodiment. [Fig. 109]FIG. 11 is a front view of the ring display on which the expressway average fuel consumption display is set in the first embodiment. [Figure 110] FIG. 4 is a front view of the ring display in which the current fuel efficiency display is set in the first embodiment. [Figure 111] FIG. 4 is a front view of a ring display on which a lifetime fuel economy display is set in the first embodiment. [Figure 112] FIG. 4 is a front view of a ring display on which a moving average fuel consumption display is set in the first embodiment. [Figure 113] FIG. 4 is a front view of a ring display in which a fuel flow rate display is set in the first embodiment. [Fig. 114] FIG. 4 is a front view of the ring display on which the engine water temperature display is set in the first embodiment. [Fig. 115] FIG. 4 is a front view of a ring display on which an intake air temperature display is set in the first embodiment. [Fig. 116] FIG. 4 is a front view of the ring display on which the outside air temperature display is set in the first embodiment. [Figure 117] FIG. 4 is a front view of the ring display on which the engine oil temperature display is set in the first embodiment. [Figure 118] FIG. 4 is a front view of a ring display in which a battery voltage display is set in the first embodiment. [Figure 119] FIG. 4 is a front view of a ring display on which a throttle opening display is set in the first embodiment. [Figure 120] FIG. 4 is a front view of a ring display in which an engine load display is set in the first embodiment. [Figure 121] FIG. 4 is a front view of a ring display on which an intake manifold gauge display is set in the first embodiment. [Figure 122] FIG. 4 is a front view of the ring display in which a boost gauge display is set in the first embodiment. [Figure 123] FIG. 4 is a front view of the ring display in which a tachometer display is set in the first embodiment. [Figure 124] FIG. 4 is a front view of a ring display in which a battery current display is set in the first embodiment. [Fig. 125] FIG. 4 is a front view of a ring display in which an HV battery capacity display is set in the first embodiment. [Fig. 126]FIG. 11 is a front view of a ring display in which an HV battery current display is set in the first embodiment. [Figure 127] FIG. 4 is a front view of a ring display in which an HV motor rotation speed display is set in the first embodiment. [Figure 128] FIG. 11 is a front view of a ring display on which an HV motor torque display is set in the first embodiment. [Figure 129] FIG. 11 is a front view of a ring display on which an HV generator rotation speed display is set in the first embodiment. [Fig. 130] FIG. 4 is a front view showing a custom image setting screen in the first embodiment. [Fig. 131] FIG. 11 is a front view of a preset screen including a default background image in the first embodiment. [Fig. 132] FIG. 13 is a front view of a preset screen on which a custom image is set as a background in the first embodiment. [Fig. 133] FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a preset screen in the first embodiment. [Fig. 134] FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating a preset screen including an alarm panel in the first embodiment. [Fig. 135] FIG. 4 is a front view of a ring display in which an alarm panel is set in the first embodiment. [Fig. 136] FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram of a layer structure of a ring display in the first embodiment. [Fig. 137] FIG. 4 is a front view of the ring display on which a clock display is set in the first embodiment. [Figure 138] FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram of a layer structure of a ring display in the first embodiment. [Fig. 139] FIG. 4 is a front view of a ring display on which a speed display is set in the first embodiment. [Fig. 140] FIG. 11 is a front view of the ring display immediately before additional information is displayed in the first embodiment. [Fig. 141] FIG. 4 is a front view of a ring display that displays additional information in the first embodiment. [Fig. 142] FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram of an arrow operation by a ring in the first embodiment. [Fig. 143] FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram of a ring action including an arrow action in the first embodiment. [Fig. 144] FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram of a rolling operation by a ring in the first embodiment. [Fig. 145] FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram of a ring action by a rolling motion in the first embodiment. [Fig. 146] FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram of a flash operation by a ring in the first embodiment. [Fig. 147] FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram of a ring action caused by a flash operation in the first embodiment. [Fig. 148] FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram of an arrow operation on a preset screen in the first embodiment. [Figure 149] FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a ring action when a wireless alarm is issued in the first embodiment. [Fig. 150] FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a ring action when a radar warning is issued in the first embodiment. [Fig. 151] FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram of a flash operation on a preset screen in the first embodiment. [Fig. 152] FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram of a rolling operation within a preset screen in the first embodiment. [Fig. 153] FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram of data specifications of posted information in the first embodiment. [Fig. 154] FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram of the contents of each piece of data constituting posted information in the first embodiment. [Fig. 155] FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram of data values ​​of a control direction in the first embodiment. [Fig. 156] FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a menu screen in the first embodiment. [Fig. 157] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a pin setting screen in the first embodiment. [Fig. 158] FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a menu screen in the first embodiment. [Fig. 159] FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a menu screen in the first embodiment. [Fig. 160] FIG. 4 shows a GPS search screen in the first embodiment. [Fig. 161] FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a screen transition when starting posting in the first embodiment. [Fig. 162] FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a screen transition when generating posted information in the first embodiment. [Fig. 163] FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a screen transition when generating posted information in the first embodiment. [Fig. 164] FIG. 4 is a front view showing an input screen for a monitoring direction in the first embodiment. [Fig. 165] FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a screen transition when deleting a posted pin in the first embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0023] The embodiment of the present invention will be specifically described using the following examples. Example 1 This example is one aspect of the vehicle system of the present invention, and is an example of a radar detector 1 whose main function is to issue an alarm regarding traffic enforcement. This radar detector 1 notifies various types of traffic information that are useful when driving a vehicle, including monitoring information regarding traffic monitoring activities such as speed enforcement. The contents will be described in the following order with reference to Figs. 1 to 165. 1.Shape 2. Internal structure 3.Basic operation 4. How to set the standby screen and specifications 5. Radarscope screen specifications 5.1 Map screen specifications 5.2 Classic Scope Screen Specifications 6. Settings 6.1 Standby settings 6.1.1 Radarscope Settings 6.1.2 Tide information settings 6.1.3 Graph Settings 6.1.4 Auto item settings 6.1.5 Preset Settings 6.1.6 Photo Frame Settings 6.1.7 Fuel economy meter settings 6.1.8 OBD data settings 6.2 Mode Settings 6.3 Alarm Settings 6.4 Screen / LED Settings 6.5 Audio Settings 6.6 Reminder Settings 6.7 System Settings 6.8 Custom Settings 6.9 OBD Settings 7. Radarscope screen settings and operation 7.1 Map screen settings and operation 7.2 Classic Scope Screen Operation 8. Preset screen 8.1 Ring Display 8.2 Background Settings 9. Ring display specifications 9.1 Transparent display 9.2 Display of additional information 9.3 Ring Action 10. Submission 10.1 Data specifications for posted information 10.2 Posting process 11. Summary

[0024] ■ 1. Shape ■ 1 and 2, the radar detector 1 of this example is an in-vehicle device that has a thin rectangular case body 2 and is attached to the dashboard of a vehicle via a bracket 28 that is attached from the lower back side of the case body 2. By changing the bracket 28, the radar detector 1 can also be installed behind a sun visor or a rearview mirror.

[0025] A 3.2-inch color touch panel 15 is provided on the front surface of the case body 2 that faces the driver when installed. This touch panel 15 is a display panel in which a transparent sheet-like touch screen 151 (FIG. 3) that detects a touch position is laminated on a TFT dot matrix liquid crystal display 152 (FIG. 3). A volume adjustment button 226 and a mute (silence) button 223 are arranged on the outer right side of the touch panel 15 when viewed from the driver's side, and a VIEW button 221, a MEMORY button 222, and a light-emitting section 23 with a multi-color LED 137 (FIG. 3) embedded therein are arranged on the outer left side.

[0026] A light receiving surface 25 of an infrared receiving unit 138 (FIG. 3) that receives infrared rays from an operation remote control (not shown) is provided at the lower right of the touch panel 15. The radar detector 1 of this example can be operated by touching the touch panel 15 with a fingertip, by operating the buttons, by operating the remote control, etc. The upper MEMORY button 222 of the operation buttons 22 on the left side is an operation button for displaying four registration menu buttons 313 (see FIG. 5) in a pop-up on the standby screen.

[0027] A card insertion slot 27 is provided on the right side of the case body 2 when viewed from the driver's side for inserting a memory card 171 (FIG. 3) such as an SD card, which is a removable recording medium. A USB connector 20 and a power switch (not shown) are provided on the lower back of the case body 2. A cigarette plug cord extending from the cigarette lighter socket of the vehicle, an OBD adapter cord, a USB cable, etc. are connected to the USB connector 20. The radar detector 1 operates by receiving power via the cord connected to the USB connector 20.

[0028] The OBD adapter cord is a communication cable that is connected to an OBD connector (fault diagnosis connector, not shown) provided on the vehicle side in accordance with the OBD (On-board Diagnostics)-II (II is the Roman numeral "2"; hereafter referred to as "OBD") standard, which is a vehicle inspection standard. The OBD connector is electrically extended from the vehicle ECU, not shown, and is capable of outputting various vehicle information. A connector that can be detachably attached to the vehicle's OBD connector is attached to the end of the OBD adapter cord on the vehicle side. The vehicle's OBD connector is also known as a fault diagnosis connector.

[0029] ■ 2. Internal structure ■ 3, the radar detector 1 is electrically configured with a control unit 10 at its center. In addition to the components described above, a GPS receiver 121, a microwave receiver 122, a wireless receiver 123, an acceleration sensor 124, a gyro 125, a geomagnetic sensor 126, an illuminance sensor 127, an atmospheric pressure sensor 128, a clock unit 129, a speaker 16, a memory card reader 17, etc. are electrically connected to the control unit 10. Furthermore, the radar detector 1 is provided with a database 100 that can be accessed from the control unit 10.

[0030] The GPS receiver 121 is a receiver that receives GPS signals transmitted from GPS satellites and outputs the current time, current position information (latitude and longitude), current speed, altitude, etc. The GPS receiver 121 is incorporated in the case body 2 so as to be located at the upper center of the rear side of the radar detector 1. Note that the control unit 10, which has acquired the current position information from the GPS receiver 121, can also calculate the vehicle speed based on the fluctuation of the current position.

[0031] Microwave receiver 122 is a receiver that receives radar waves in the microwave wavelength band emitted from a speed measurement device such as a mobile radar (hereinafter simply referred to as radar). The wireless receiver 123 is a receiver that receives wireless signals of a predetermined frequency. The wireless receiver 123 in this embodiment can be selectively set to one of a plurality of frequencies so as to be compatible with various types of wireless radio waves. The microwave receiver 122 and the wireless receiver 123 are built into the case body 2 so as to be located on the rear side of the radar detector 1. Such a built-in position is suitable for receiving radio waves and the like coming from the front of the vehicle. Note that the microwave receiver 122 has five levels of microwave field strength set, from Lv1 to Lv5, from lowest to highest.

[0032] The acceleration sensor 124 is a sensor that detects the acceleration of the vehicle in the forward / backward, left / right, and up / down directions. The gyro sensor 125 is a sensor that detects angular velocity that occurs during running. The geomagnetic sensor 126 is a sensor that measures the magnitude and direction of the geomagnetic field to detect the north direction. The illuminance sensor 127 is a sensor that detects the external brightness.

[0033] The clock unit 129 is a clock that outputs calendar information. The calendar information includes data indicating the date and the current time. Once a day, when the current time is acquired from the GPS receiver 121, the current time (including the date and time) of the clock unit 129 is calibrated using that time. The speaker 16 is mounted inside the case body 2 so as to be able to output sound and the like through a speaker hole (not shown) that opens in the bottom surface of the case body 2. The memory card reader 17 reads data recorded on the memory card 171 and transfers it to the control unit 10. The memory card reader 17 receives the memory card 171 inserted into the card insertion slot 27.

[0034] The control unit 10 is configured by a microcomputer (not shown) including a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, a non-volatile memory such as an EEPROM, an I / O, and the like. The ROM stores software programs to be executed by the CPU. A setting information storage area for storing setting information such as alarm settings is provided in the storage area of ​​a non-volatile memory such as an EEPROM.

[0035] The database 100 is configured from a non-volatile memory (e.g., EEPROM) inside or outside the microcomputer of the control unit 10. The database 100 at the time of product shipment stores map data, GPS targets including location information of warning targets, various facilities, tourist spots, and other such information, regulation information such as speed limits, and various information for audio output.

[0036] The data stored in the database 100 can be updated using a memory card 171. When the memory card 171 storing update data such as map data, GPS targets, and information for audio output is inserted into the memory card reader 17, the update data is read out under the control of the control unit 10, and the data in the database 100 can be updated. It is also possible to update the database 100 by connecting a PC having update data stored on a hard disk or the like via USB.

[0037] A post pin storage area is provided in the storage area of ​​the microcomputer of the control unit 10 or an external non-volatile memory (e.g., EEPROM) of the microcomputer, for storing information on the traffic monitoring activity to be posted. The post pin storage area can store up to four pieces of post pin information on the traffic monitoring activity to be posted. The data specifications of the post pin information will be explained in detail later.

[0038] ■ 3.Basic operation ■ The radar detector 1 realizes various functions by having the CPU execute software programs read from the ROM. The functions of this radar detector 1 include a current information display function, a GPS log function, an alarm function that issues various alarms, an OBD function, a setting function, a registration function, etc. The alarm functions include a GPS alarm function, an RD alarm function, a wireless alarm function, etc., which are functions that general radar detectors have. Furthermore, the radar detector 1 of this example has a posting function that generates posted information, etc. Each of the means for realizing these functions is formed in the control unit 10.

[0039] The current information display function is a function that displays current information by displaying a preset standby screen on the touch panel 15. The current information includes various types of information such as map information around the vehicle, position information of surrounding GPS targets, time information, tide information, vehicle information, fuel efficiency information, eco-driving information, satellite information, and altitude information. The displayed current information can be selectively set by selecting a standby screen. The selective setting of the standby screen is realized by a setting function described later.

[0040] The OBD function is a function for acquiring vehicle information. This OBD function functions only when the radar detector 1 is connected to the vehicle side via an OBD adapter cord that is connected to the OBD connector on the vehicle side. If the radar detector 1 is connected to the vehicle side using the OBD adapter cord, various vehicle information can be acquired every 0.5 seconds. Examples of vehicle information that can be acquired from the vehicle side include vehicle speed, engine speed, engine load factor, ignition timing, intake manifold pressure, intake air flow rate (MAF), injection open time, engine coolant temperature (coolant temperature), air temperature taken into the engine (intake temperature), outside vehicle temperature (outside air temperature), fuel flow rate, instantaneous fuel consumption, accelerator opening (throttle opening), turn signal information (operation information of the left and right turn signals), brake opening, steering wheel rotation angle information, etc.

[0041] The GPS log function is a function that stores the current position output from the GPS receiver 121 every second as a position history in the database 100. This position history is recorded in, for example, the NMEA format. The time and speed (vehicle speed) at which the control unit 10 detected the current position are associated with the current position that is stored. The registration function is a function for a driver, who is a user, to register personal locations (my points) and areas (my areas), and is executed by a registration means realized in the control unit 10 as software.

[0042] The GPS warning function warns of approaching an object such as an automatic speed violation enforcement device. In the GPS warning function, a calculation process is repeatedly performed at a specified time interval (for example, every second) to calculate the distance between the location of the object to be warned and the current location. When this distance reaches a specified approach distance and an event called approach to the warning point occurs, a GPS warning is issued to that effect.

[0043] Targets for which the GPS warning function may warn include speed cameras, enforcement areas, checkpoints, intersection monitoring points, parking ban monitoring areas, N systems, traffic monitoring systems, red light ignoring prevention systems, police stations, accident-prone areas, areas with high rates of vehicle theft, sharp curves, branching and merging points, ETC lanes, etc. In the database 100, the type information of these targets, location information (latitude and longitude) indicating their locations (specific locations), schematic diagram (animation) or photo data to be displayed on the touch panel 15, and audio data are stored as GPS targets (POI data) in a corresponding state. Targets for warning may also include locations of drowsy driving accidents, radar, speed limit change points, etc.

[0044] In addition, GPS targets other than those that are alerted by the GPS warning function include service areas (expressways), parking areas (expressways), highway oases (expressways), smart interchanges (expressways), gas stations inside PA / SA (expressways), tunnels (expressways), highway radio reception areas (expressways), prefectural border announcements, roadside stations, and viewpoint parking lots.

[0045] In the radar detector 1 of this embodiment, the GPS targets are managed in four stages of classification, in descending order of warning level indicating the degree of urgency, from "red" → "yellow" → "blue" → "green", as shown in Fig. 4. Each color corresponding to the GPS target classification is set as the display color of the icon, as well as the scope color of the classic scope screen (reference number 32 in Fig. 15 described later), the display color of the ring action by the ring display (reference number 34 in the same figure described later), and the light emission color of the multi-color LED 137.

[0046] The RD warning function is a function that warns of the incidence of radar waves (microwaves) emitted from a radar-type enforcement device. When an event occurs in which the microwave receiver 122 receives radar waves (hereinafter referred to as RD reception), an RD warning is issued to indicate this.

[0047] The wireless warning function is a function that issues a warning so as not to interfere with the driving of emergency vehicles, etc. When an event occurs in which a wireless signal emitted by an emergency vehicle, etc. (hereinafter referred to as wireless reception) is received, a wireless warning is issued to alert the driver. The targets of the warning include police radio, car location radio, digital radio, special low-power radio, police station radio, police telephone, police activity radio, tow truck radio, helicopter radio, fire helicopter radio, fire radio, emergency radio, highway radio, security radio, etc.

[0048] The posting function is a function for generating posted information such as traffic control. In the radar detector 1 of this example, the generated posted information is converted into a two-dimensional code image 15C (described later with reference to FIG. 163) and displayed on the touch panel 15. In this example, a QR code (registered trademark) is used as the two-dimensional code image. As the code image, various code images such as a one-dimensional barcode can be used. Instead of a code image, characters may be displayed and the characters may be recognized. Alternatively, wireless communication such as IRDA, IRDX, NFC, Bluetooth (registered trademark), etc. may be used. The operation for generating posted information is as described later.

[0049] The setting function is a function for making various settings related to the radar detector 1. The settings include standby settings related to the standby screen, mode settings, alarm settings related to alarm operations, screen and LED settings related to the touch panel 15 and light-emitting unit 23, audio settings, posting settings, reminder settings, system settings, custom settings, and OBD settings. The contents of each setting will be explained later.

[0050] Next, an outline of the operation of the radar detector 1 of this embodiment will be described. In a standby state in which no events that are subject to an alarm, such as RD reception, radio reception, or approach to an alarm point, are occurring, the control unit 10 displays a standby screen on the touch panel 15. In the radar detector 1 of this embodiment, the initial standby screen is a map screen 31. When the control unit 10 detects an operation of the MEMORY button 222 while the standby screen is being displayed, it pops up four registration menu buttons 313 on the screen as shown in FIG. 5 (center screen). The registration menu buttons 313 include a pin setting button for registering a posting pin 44 (see FIG. 157) described later, an ITY map button for displaying the latitude and longitude of the vehicle's positioning position when the MEMORY button 222 is pressed as a two-dimensional barcode, a My Area button for registering a My Area, and a Cancel button for registering a My Cancel Area.

[0051] When the control unit 10 detects an operation of the MEMORY button 222 in a state where all of the posting pins 44, which can be registered up to four, have been registered, the control unit 10 displays a pop-up message saying "Pins are full" instead of the pin setting button, as shown in Fig. 6(a). When the control unit 10 detects an operation of the MEMORY button 222 in a state where the vehicle is not traveling at all, the control unit 10 displays a pop-up message saying "Direction not determined" instead of the pin setting button, as shown in Fig. 6(b). In a state where GPS positioning is not performed, the control unit 10 displays the text message "Searching for GPS" at the top row, as shown in Fig. 6(c), when it detects an operation of a menu button other than the ITY map button, and switches to a screen with the message "Searching for GPS" in the center, as shown in Fig. 6(d), when it detects an operation of the ITY map button.

[0052] When any of the events of approaching an alarm point, receiving an RD signal, or receiving a radio signal occurs during standby, the control unit 10 executes a process to execute the corresponding function among the GPS alarm function, the RD alarm function, and the radio alarm function. Note that when two or more events occur simultaneously, the priority of each function is, from highest to lowest, the RD alarm function, the radio alarm function, and the GPS alarm function.

[0053] ■ 4. How to set the standby screen and specifications ■ In the radar detector 1 of this embodiment, when there are no alarms or notifications, a standby screen that displays various information useful for driving is displayed on the touch panel 15. The standby screens available are (1) radar scope screen, (2) clock screen, (3) speed screen, (4) eco-driving screen, (5) acceleration screen, (6) inclination screen, (7) digital meter screen, (8) tide information screen, (9) preset A screen, (10) preset B screen, (11) preset C screen, (12) photo frame screen, (13) graph screen, (14) altitude screen, (15) satellite information screen, (16) fuel consumption planning screen, and (17) OBD data screen.

[0054] When the control unit 10 detects an operation of the VIEW button 221, it switches to displaying the standby list screen 3A of Fig. 7. This standby list screen 3A is a screen that displays a list of the above 17 types of screens that can be set as standby screens to be displayed while waiting for an alarm event. In addition to operation buttons that display the above 17 types of screens (1) to (17) in reduced size, an AUTO button 302 and an OFF button 303 are arranged two-dimensionally on this standby list screen.

[0055] All of the operation buttons on the standby list screen 3A, the AUTO button 302, and the OFF button 303 are touch switches. However, the operation button corresponding to the (17) OBD data screen is only enabled when the device is communicatively connected to the vehicle side via the OBD adapter cord. When not connected, the control unit 10 shades the operation button corresponding to the (17) OBD data screen so that it cannot be selected. Instead of shading it, it may be hidden.

[0056] When the control unit 10 detects a touch operation on any of the operation buttons, it sets the screen as the standby screen. When the control unit 10 detects a touch operation on the AUTO button 302, the control unit 10 switches between preset screens among 17 types of screens that can be set as standby screens every minute and displays them on the touch panel 15. The screen to be switched and displayed by operating the AUTO button 302 can be appropriately set by a user operation from among the 17 types of screens. In the initial settings at the time of product shipment, all 17 types of screens (16 types of screens excluding the OBD data screen when the OBD adapter connector is not connected) are set as the screen to be switched and displayed by operating the AUTO button 302. When the control unit 10 detects a touch operation on the OFF button 303, the control unit 10 makes the touch panel 15 non-displaying in the standby state, thereby setting a completely black screen as the standby screen.

[0057] (1) The radarscope screen includes a map screen 31 (see FIG. 12) that mainly displays a map, and a classic scope screen 32 (see FIG. 15) that mainly displays a radarscope. The radarscope screen in FIG. 7 is a reduced display of the map screen 31. The screen specifications of the map screen 31 and the classic scope screen 32 will be explained in detail in "5. Specifications of the Radarscope Screen" after the overview of the 17 types of screens.

[0058] In the initial settings at the time of product shipment, the map screen 31 of the above (1) radar scope screen is set as the standby screen. In the standby list screen 3A in the product shipment state, the map screen is displayed as a reduced display of the radar scope screen 32 (see FIG. 7). It is possible to select which of the map screen 31 and the classic scope screen 32 is to be set as the radar scope screen by a setting function described later.

[0059] (2) The clock screen combines an analog clock-style display with a date and day of the week display. (3) The speed screen is a combination of an analog meter that displays the vehicle speed and a compass that displays the direction. (4) The eco-driving screen (FIG. 8) is a screen that has a radar chart display section on the left, an overall evaluation display section on the upper right, and a driving speed display section on the lower right. The radar chart display section displays points for sudden acceleration on the upper side, sudden deceleration on the right, idling on the lower side, and economical speed on the left. The overall evaluation display section displays the average value of each point displayed on the radar chart display section. The driving speed display section displays the current speed obtained from the GPS receiver 121.

[0060] (5) The acceleration screen has an acceleration image display section on the left and an acceleration numerical display section on the right. The acceleration image display section shows the direction and strength of acceleration as an arrow direction and magnitude (vector). (6) The tilt screen is a screen that has a tilt image display section on the left side that displays an image of the vehicle's tilt state, and a numerical display section on the right side. (7) The digital meter screen is a screen that digitally displays the heading direction, vehicle speed, etc. FIG. 9 is an example when the display item is set to heading direction, and FIG. 10 is an example when the display item is RPM. On these digital meter screens, numbers representing heading direction and vehicle speed are displayed in segments like a digital clock. A compass is located on the right side of these digital meter screens. This compass is formed by drawing an elliptical area obliquely viewed from an east-west-north-south plane and a magnetic needle rotating inside this elliptical area inside the ring-shaped outer periphery. The time is displayed numerically in the upper right corner of the screen, which is above the compass, and the date and day of the week are displayed numerically in the lower right corner of the screen, which is below the compass. (8) The tide information screen is a screen that includes a tide level graph display. (9) to (11) The preset A to C screens are screens in which a maximum of three circular ring displays (information display areas) 34 can be arranged. Each ring display 34 displays display items of a type preset by a user operation. In order to secure as wide a display area as possible, as shown in FIG. 11, the ring display section 34C is arranged at a higher position than the ring displays 34L and R on both sides, and thus the three ring display sections 34 are arranged in a mountain shape. Furthermore, each ring display section 34 is arranged so that a part of them overlap each other, and thus a wide display area is secured. The central ring display 34C is displayed in front, and the ring displays 34L and R on both sides are displayed on the back side. When the ring display section 34C is displayed, the outer peripheries of the ring displays 34L and R are partially hidden.

[0061] The display items that can be preset for each ring display 34 differ depending on whether the OBD is connected or not. In the non-OBD connected state, the display items that can be preset are clock, vehicle speed, acceleration, incline, tide information, compass, eco-driving, and satellite information. In the OBD connected state, in addition to these display items, the display items that can be preset are instantaneous fuel economy, average fuel economy, general road average fuel economy, highway average fuel economy, current fuel economy, lifetime fuel economy, moving average fuel economy, fuel flow rate, engine water temperature, intake air temperature, outside air temperature, engine load, intake manifold gauge, boost gauge, tachometer, battery voltage, throttle opening, etc.

[0062] As shown in FIG. 11, in the preset screen where the ring display 34 is arranged in a mountain shape, the status icon 35 is displayed blinking in the upper left position of the screen, which is a gap. This figure shows an example where a no parking area icon 351 and a frequent car theft area icon 352 are displayed. When not in the area, the status icon 35 is lit up very dimly so that it cannot be recognized depending on the background. However, when the no parking area or frequent car theft area setting is OFF by the mode setting or manual setting, the status icon 35 is completely turned off without lighting up. The display specifications of the status icon 35 are common to all standby screens except the radar scope screen. The display of the status icon 35 is omitted for the map screen 31 in FIG. 12. For the classic scope screen 32 in FIG. 15, the status icon 35 is displayed at the lower left (see FIG. 84).

[0063] (12) The photo frame screen is a screen that displays image data set by user operation. It is also possible to set multiple image data, and when multiple image data are set, each image data is displayed in a rotating manner. (13) The graph screen is a screen that includes a graph display section and a numerical value display section. The graph display section displays a graph type set by a user operation. The numerical value display section displays the current value. The types of graphs that can be displayed are speed, altitude, and acceleration. (14) The altitude screen is a screen that displays a graph of altitude changes. (15) The satellite information screen displays the positions of satellites currently receiving GPS signals on an illustrated globe. (16) The fuel consumption planning screen is a screen that has a display section that displays OBD data in text and a meter display of fuel consumption. (17) The OBD data screen displays the selected OBD data. The OBD data includes various data such as "speed", "average speed", and "maximum speed".

[0064] ■ 5. Radarscope screen specifications ■ The radar scope screens include a map screen 31 (FIG. 12) and a classic scope screen 32 (FIG. 15). In the radar detector 1 of this embodiment, either the map screen 31 or the classic scope screen 32 can be selectively set as the radar scope screen by a radar scope setting described later.

[0065] ■ 5.1 Map screen specifications ■ The map screen 31 is a screen that displays a map of the surroundings of the vehicle, as shown in Fig. 12. Within the map screen 31, the vehicle's position is displayed by a triangular vehicle icon 311, and at the top of the map screen 31, a direction display section 312 that displays the north direction of the map, a vehicle speed display section 315 that displays the vehicle speed, and a time display section 314 that displays the time digitally are arranged. At the bottom of the map screen 31, a strip-shaped telop display section 37 is arranged. This telop display section 37 is composed of a first display section (display column) 371 on the left side and a second display section 372 on the right side. A target icon 316 that indicates the position of a GPS target (such as a point where traffic monitoring activities are carried out) is plotted on the map screen 31.

[0066] In the first display section 371, if there is no GPS target to focus on (focus target), the name of the current location is displayed as in FIG. 13, and if there is a focus target, the target information is displayed as in FIG. 14. In the second display section 372 as in FIG. 12, public enforcement information related to the current date and time is displayed. Here, the focus target is the target located in front of the vehicle and the closest target. However, when audio output occurs, the target for which audio output is to be performed is set as the focus target even if it is not the closest target. In the case of a target with a monitoring direction such as an speed camera, the vehicle must be within an angle range of ±40 degrees of that direction in order to be set as the focus target. The target icon of this focus target is the focus target icon.

[0067] The first display unit 371 is designed to be displayed while hiding the map. On the other hand, the vehicle speed display unit 315, the time display unit 314, and the second display unit 372 are designed to be displayed so that characters are drawn to appear to float on the displayed map. This display specification makes it possible to ensure as large an area as possible for displaying the map. For example, even when the second display unit 372 is displayed, it is possible to prevent the display area of ​​the map from being encroached on, and a wide display area can be ensured.

[0068] On the map screen 31, a warning panel 36 and a mini radar scope 38 are displayed depending on the settings. The warning panel 36 is a rectangular display area that pops up in conjunction with a warning sound (voice). On the warning panel 36, information such as an alarm event that has occurred is displayed using photos and animations. Note that in the radar detector 1 of this example, a setting that does not display the warning panel 36 can also be selected using the map detail settings described below. Such specifications are effective for responding to a wide range of user needs in detail.

[0069] The mini radar scope (scope area) 38 is a circular display area that is displayed when approaching a GPS target or the like. The mini radar scope 38 is a roughly circular window that imitates the radar screen of an airport control tower. In this mini radar scope 38, a triangular vehicle icon 381 is displayed in the center of the circular display area, and the target position is displayed by a granular mini icon 383. According to the mini radar scope 38, the positional relationship between the vehicle position and the target position, and the distance to the target can be intuitively displayed. Furthermore, in the mini radar scope 38, the distance to the target is displayed numerically below the vehicle icon 381. The mini radar scope 38 fades in while expanding in a circular shape according to the appearance of the target, and fades out while shrinking in a circular shape according to the disappearance of the target. Among the mini icons 383 displayed on the mini radar scope 38, the GPS target displayed on the first display unit 371 is displayed in a blinking manner to indicate its correspondence with the GPS target displayed on the first display unit 371. It should be noted that the display of the first display section 371 also alternates between a state in which the GPS target is colored in a color corresponding to the type of the GPS target and a state in which the GPS target is not colored, but is displayed in black and white.

[0070] ■ 5.2 Classic Scope Screen Specifications ■ The classic scope screen 32 is a display imitating a radar screen of an air traffic control tower at an airport, as shown in Figs. 15 and 16. In the classic scope screen 32, a scope surface is formed in which circular areas every 500 m based on the vehicle position are drawn so that they can be distinguished by distance. Specifically, equidistant circles of 500 m, 1000 m... are displayed with white lines 323, and the brightness of each area 321 divided by the white lines 323 is different. Furthermore, each direction of zero degrees representing the traveling direction, ±25 degrees with respect to the traveling direction, ±80 degrees with respect to the traveling direction, and ±90 degrees representing the left and right directions are displayed with white lines. The area sandwiched between the white line 325D representing the direction of zero degrees and the white line 325B representing the direction of ±25 degrees is the area in the traveling direction of the vehicle. The area between white lines 325C indicating a direction of ±80 degrees and white lines 325H indicating the left and right directions is the area that will be the traveling direction when turning at the intersection.

[0071] In the classic scope screen 32, the vehicle position is located at the bottom of the screen by a triangular vehicle icon 322. The vehicle icon 322 in the classic scope screen 32 has three positions in the left and right directions. In addition, there are two positions in the top and bottom directions of the screen. As will be described in detail later, in the classic scope screen 32, one of the vehicle icon 322 positions is selected depending on whether the scope sub-display 34 is displayed or not, the position and type of the focus target, etc. As the classic scope screen 32, screens with four scales from 2000 m far to 500 m close are prepared, and the maximum distance of the displayed circular area differs for each scale.

[0072] In the classic scope screen 32, a scope sub-display 34 surrounded by a circular ring (outer periphery) 340 is displayed in the upper left corner depending on the settings and the situation. This scope sub-display 34 has the same specifications as the ring display 34 in the preset screen (FIG. 11). In the following description, the ring display 34 in the classic scope screen 32 is specifically referred to as the scope sub-display 34. Except when the scope sub-display 34 is set to OFF (hidden), any of the following display items is displayed depending on the settings: clock, vehicle speed, eco-driving, acceleration, inclination, tide information, satellite information, alarm panel, compass, air pressure, reminder days, reminder distance, instantaneous fuel consumption, average fuel consumption, general road average fuel consumption, highway average fuel consumption, current fuel consumption, lifetime fuel consumption, moving average fuel consumption, fuel flow rate, engine water temperature, intake air temperature, outside air temperature, engine oil temperature, battery voltage, throttle opening, intake manifold gauge, boost gauge, tachometer, battery current, HV battery capacity, HV battery current, HV motor RPM, HV motor torque, and HV generator RPM.

[0073] The initial setting of the scope sub-display 34 is the warning panel 36 in Fig. 15. When the warning panel 36 is set, the control unit 10 pops up the scope sub-display 34 in conjunction with a warning sound (voice). When a warning sound has not been generated, the scope sub-display 34 is hidden. On the other hand, for example, when the vehicle speed is set as the scope sub-display 34 (Fig. 16(a)) or when the compass is set as the scope sub-display 34 (Fig. 16(b)), the scope sub-display 34 is always displayed on the classic scope screen 32. In addition, in the scope sub-display 34 in which the alarm panel 36 is set, a ring action described below is executed using the ring 340 forming the outer frame. Note that this ring action also applies to the ring display 34 in which the alarm panel 36 in the preset screen is set.

[0074] ■ 6. Settings ■ In the radar detector 1 of this example, various settings can be made using a setting list screen 1A that is switched and displayed in response to a touch operation on the standby screen as shown in Fig. 17. This setting list screen 1A has setting buttons arranged corresponding to (1) standby settings, (2) mode settings, (3) alarm settings, (4) display and LED settings, (5) audio settings, (6) posting settings, (7) reminder settings, (8) system settings, (9) custom settings, and (10) OBD settings. The contents and operations of each setting are explained below. However, (6) posting settings will be explained in detail in "10. Posting".

[0075] ■ 6.1 Standby settings ■ The standby settings are settings for each screen that is a candidate for the standby screen. When the control unit 10 detects an operation of the standby setting button in the setting list screen 1A in Fig. 17, the control unit 10 switches to display the standby setting screen A as shown in Fig. 18. On this standby setting screen A, setting buttons corresponding to the radar scope setting, the tide information setting, the graph setting, the auto item setting, the preset screen setting (three types A to C), the photo frame setting, the digital meter setting, the fuel consumption meter setting, and the OBD data setting are arranged.

[0076] ■ 6.1.1 Radarscope Settings ■ When the control unit 10 detects an operation of the radarscope setting button, it displays one of the radarscope selection screen AA1, the standby⇔radarscope switching screen AA2, and the GPS target search range setting screen AA3, as shown in Fig. 19. When the radarscope setting button is operated, the control unit 10 first displays the radarscope selection screen AA1, and switches the screen display in sequence according to the operation of the right arrow button (page forward button) and the left arrow button (page back button) in the lower right corner.

[0077] The standby⇔radarscope switching screen AA2 has setting buttons corresponding to alarm / 1000m approach switching, alarm / 500m approach switching, and fixed standby. For example, when alarm / 1000m approach switching is set, the control unit 10 switches to the radarscope screen when an alarm sound occurs or the focus target is within 1000m. On the other hand, when fixed standby is set, the control unit 10 does not switch to the radarscope screen. Note that each setting button on the standby⇔radarscope switching screen AA2 is operable only when a screen other than the radarscope screen is selected as the standby screen. When the radarscope screen is selected as the standby screen, the setting buttons are disabled (inoperable state) after displaying "If the standby screen is radarscope, it will be fixed to radarscope." Note that even when fixed to a standby screen other than the radarscope screen, various alarms can be executed if the alarm panel 36 is set in the ring display 34 in the preset screen.

[0078] The GPS target search range setting screen AA3 has setting buttons corresponding to the optimum range and wide range. The optimum range is a setting that makes the GPS target appear according to the distance and facing angle at which the alarm is issued, narrowing down the targets on the radarscope screen to only those that are necessary, and improving visibility. The wide range is a setting that makes the red target (the red GPS target in FIG. 4) and the yellow target (the yellow GPS target in the same figure) appear within the range that can be seen on the screen. Even when the wide range is set, the control unit 10 controls targets other than the red and yellow targets in the same way as when the optimum range is set.

[0079] The control unit 10, upon detecting an operation of the map detail setting button in the radarscope selection screen AA1, displays one of the map display format setting screen (a in the figure), the map mode setting screen (b), the focus movement setting screen (c), the zoom display setting screen (d), and the icon display setting screen (e), as shown in Fig. 20. As in the case of the radarscope setting described above with reference to Fig. 19, each screen can be switched in response to an operation of the right arrow button (page forward button) or the left arrow button (page back button) in the lower right corner.

[0080] The map display format setting screen (a) has setting buttons for north-up and heading-up. North-up is a display format in which the top of the screen is north. Heading-up is a display format in which the direction the car is traveling is at the top. Note that the display format setting cannot be performed on wide-area maps when two maps are selected in the next map mode.

[0081] The map mode setting screen (b) has setting buttons corresponding to each map mode: 1 no map panel, 1 automatic map panel, 1 small map panel, 1 small map 2 panels, 2 no map panels, and 2 small map panels. Here, map means the map area, and panel means the warning panel area. 1 map means one map area, and 2 maps means two map areas (map areas). 2 panels means that two warning panel areas can be displayed. Small panel means that the maximum display size of the warning panel is small. Automatic panel means that the size of the warning panel will automatically switch to large when the distance to the GPS target is within 600 m. Map mode settings and the map screen under each mode will be explained in detail in "7.1 Map Screen Settings and Operation."

[0082] The focus movement setting screen (c) has setting buttons corresponding to ON and OFF. ON is a setting that moves the screen so that the focus target is at the center while the alarm sound is being output. OFF is a setting that does not move the screen even when the alarm sound is output. Note that on the wide area map when two maps are selected in map mode, the focus movement setting is disabled and fixed to OFF. Note that the initial value of the focus movement setting is ON.

[0083] The zoom display setting screen (d) has setting buttons corresponding to ON and OFF. ON is a setting in which the scale is automatically changed so that the focus target can be displayed on the screen as much as possible. OFF is a setting in which the scale is fixed. Note that the zoom display setting is disabled on the wide area map when two maps are selected in map mode. With the ON setting, as shown in FIG. 21, the scale of the map screen 31 is automatically changed according to the distance to the focus target under the control of the control unit 10. As shown in the figure, in detailed view, place names and facility icons are displayed on the map screen 31 (a), and when the map scale becomes wider than a certain size, the place names and facility icons are erased (b).

[0084] The icon display setting screen (e) has setting buttons for convenience stores ON / OFF, fast food restaurants ON / OFF, family restaurants ON / OFF, gas stations ON / OFF, and others ON / OFF. By manipulating each setting button appropriately, it is possible to turn the facility icons on the map ON or OFF. By default, only "other" is set to ON. Multiple setting buttons can be selected. However, when a two-map map mode is selected in the map mode setting described below, the icon display setting is disabled on the wide-area map, and all settings are turned OFF.

[0085] When the control unit 10 detects an operation of the classic selection button in the radar scope selection screen AA1 (FIG. 19), it switches to a setting screen for display setting of the classic scope screen 32 (FIG. 15) as shown in FIG. 22. The setting screens for the classic scope screen 32 include a scope sub display setting screen (a in the figure), a scope sub backlight setting screen (b), a scope sub backlight color setting screen (c), a scope sub semi-transparent mode setting screen (d), a scope sub additional information display setting screen (e), a public crackdown automatic pop-up setting screen (f), and an in-scope clock display setting screen (g). The specifications of the classic scope screen 32 will be explained in detail in "7.2 Operation of the classic scope screen".

[0086] The scope sub-display setting screen (a) is a screen for setting display items of the scope sub-display 34 (see Figs. 15 and 16) at the upper left of the classic scope screen 32. Display items of the scope sub-display 34 can be selected from OFF, clock, vehicle speed, eco-driving, acceleration, inclination, tide information, satellite information, alarm panel, compass, air pressure, reminder days, reminder distance, instantaneous fuel consumption, average fuel consumption, general road average fuel consumption, expressway average fuel consumption, current fuel consumption, lifetime fuel consumption, moving average fuel consumption, fuel flow rate, engine water temperature, intake air temperature, outside air temperature, engine oil temperature, battery voltage, throttle opening, intake manifold gauge, boost gauge, tachometer, battery current, HV battery capacity, HV battery current, HV motor rotation speed, HV motor torque, and HV generator rotation speed. When the setting operation of the scope sub-display 34 is performed, the control unit 10 displays a preview for a certain period of time. In the case of AUTO (see Fig. 7), the first half of the preview is displayed as OFF and the second half is displayed as ON.

[0087] The scope sub backlight setting screen (b) has setting buttons corresponding to OFF, AUTO, and ON. OFF is a setting where the backlight in the scope sub display 34 (see Figs. 15 and 16) is always OFF. AUTO is a setting where the backlight is automatically switched ON / OFF by a dimmer function linked to the vehicle lights. ON is a setting where the backlight in the scope sub is always ON. When a setting operation is performed, the control unit 10 displays a preview for a fixed period of time.

[0088] The scope sub backlight color setting screen (c) has setting buttons corresponding to Aqua Blue, Yellow Green, Dark Red, Deep Blue, Green, Yellow Green, Orange, and Purple. When a setting operation is performed, the control unit 10 displays a preview for a certain period of time. The scope sub semi-transparent mode setting screen (d) has setting buttons corresponding to ON and OFF. ON is a setting that makes the scope sub-display 34 semi-transparent. OFF is a setting that does not make the scope sub-display 34 semi-transparent. When set to semi-transparent, the scope sub-display 34 is displayed so that the background image can be seen through.

[0089] The scope sub-additional information display setting screen (e) has setting buttons corresponding to ON and OFF. The additional information is information that is displayed in addition to the original display items in the scope sub-display 34. The control unit 10 starts displaying the additional information in the scope sub-display 34 about three seconds after detecting the stop of the vehicle, and ends displaying the additional information when the vehicle starts moving.

[0090] The following additional information is set for some of the display items that can be set in the scope sub-display 34. The additional information includes maximum values, average values, and the like of the display items set in the scope sub-display 34. Note that the additional information is not stored as data while the power is off, and is the maximum value or average value during the most recent drive since the power was turned on (the current drive).

[0091] Display item: Additional information (1) Clock: Date, day of the week (2)Vehicle speed: average vehicle speed (AVESPD), maximum vehicle speed (MAXSPD) (3) Acceleration: Maximum forward acceleration (MAXFWD), maximum lateral acceleration (MAXL / R) (4) Current fuel consumption: Maximum current fuel consumption (MAXAVE). Note that a NULL value such as "-" will be displayed until the mileage for the current trip reaches 1 km. (5) Moving average fuel consumption: Maximum moving average fuel consumption (MAXMOV). Note that until the mileage reaches 16 km or more (until the graph is filled up), NULL such as "-" is displayed. (6) Fuel flow rate: Maximum fuel flow rate (MAXFLW) (7) Engine water temperature: Maximum engine water temperature (MAXENG) (8) Intake temperature: Maximum intake temperature (MAXITK) (9) Outside temperature: Maximum outside temperature (MAXAMB) (10) Engine oil temperature: Maximum engine oil temperature (MAXOIL) (11) Throttle opening: Average throttle opening (AVETHR), Maximum throttle opening (MAXTHR) (12) Engine load: average engine load (AVELOD), maximum engine load (MAXLOD) (13) Intake manifold pressure gauge: Maximum intake manifold pressure (MAXINM) (14) Boost gauge: Maximum boost pressure (MAXBST) (15) Tachometer: Average RPM (AVERPM), Maximum RPM (MAXRPM) (16) HV motor speed: HV motor maximum speed (MAXRPM) (17) HV motor torque: HV motor maximum torque (MAXTRQ)

[0092] The public crackdown automatic pop-up setting screen (f) has setting buttons corresponding to ON and OFF. ON is a setting where the window is automatically displayed for a certain period of time when the public crackdown information is changed. OFF is a setting where the window is not automatically displayed even if the public crackdown information is changed. Note that even when set to OFF, the control unit 10 will display the window when the MUTE button 223 (see Figure 1) is (manually) operated. The in-scope clock display setting screen (g) has setting buttons corresponding to ON and OFF. ON corresponds to displaying the clock, and OFF corresponds to not displaying the clock.

[0093] ■ 6.1.2 Tide information settings ■ When operation of the tide information setting button on the standby setting screen A is detected as shown in Fig. 23, the control unit 10 switches to displaying the tide information setting screen AB. Setting buttons corresponding to auto and manual are arranged on the tide information setting screen AB. When operation of the manual button on this tide information setting screen AB is detected, the control unit 10 displays a tide station setting screen (b) on which tide stations such as Wakkanai, Abashiri, Ishigakijima, Yonagunijima, etc. can be set.

[0094] ■ 6.1.3 Graph Settings ■ When the operation of the graph setting button on the standby setting screen A is detected as shown in FIG. 24, the control unit 10 displays the graph setting screens AC1 and AC2. The two graph setting screens AC1 and AC2 are provided with a setting button and a manual setting button corresponding to the target data for which the graph is to be displayed. The target data includes speed (FIG. 25), altitude (FIG. 26), air pressure (FIG. 27), acceleration (FIG. 28), gyro (FIG. 29), fuel consumption (FIG. 30), temperature (FIG. 31), RPM (FIG. 32), engine 1 (FIG. 33), engine 2 (FIG. 34), fuel (FIG. 35), and voltage (FIG. 36). The manual setting button is a setting button for displaying multiple types of graphs (in FIG. 37, a combination of speed, altitude, and coolant temperature is exemplified) according to the user's preference. The graph of altitude is displayed differently depending on whether the mileage is less than 3 km or 3 km or more, as shown in FIG. 38. In Fig. 1(a), which is an example of a display for less than 3km, a graph of the altitude from a distance of 0.0km up to that point is displayed. In Fig. 1(b), which is an example of a display for distances of 3km or more, an altitude graph is displayed in two rows, one above the other. The upper graph is a graph of the altitude for the most recent 3km of travel, and the lower graph is a graph of the altitude from a distance of 0.0km up to that point.

[0095] When the control unit 10 detects an operation of the manual setting button on the graph setting screen AC1 as shown in FIG. 24, the control unit 10 switches to display the manual setting screen (a). In this manual setting screen (a), item buttons for setting target data and a cycle setting button for setting a sampling cycle are arranged. The item buttons display the data names of the set target data, such as speed, acceleration forward / backward, and yaw. When the control unit 10 detects an operation of the item button, the control unit 10 switches to display the target data selection screen (b). In the target data selection screen (b), data can be scrolled by using the up arrow button (page forward button) and the down arrow button (page back button). The data that can be scrolled include speed, altitude, air pressure, instantaneous fuel consumption, current fuel consumption, coolant temperature, intake temperature, RPM, engine load, throttle opening, MAF, INJ, intake manifold pressure, remaining fuel, no graph, acceleration forward / backward, acceleration left / right, acceleration up / down, pitch, roll, and yaw. When the control unit 10 detects an operation of the BACK button, the control unit 10 sets the target data that was selected on the target data selection screen as selected data. On the manual setting screen (a), a cycle setting button corresponding to the target data selected on the target data selection screen (b) is displayed. When the operation of the cycle setting button is detected, the control unit 10 switches to display a cycle selection screen (c) including cycle icons corresponding to cycles such as 500 ms, 1 s, 2 s, 5 s, 10 s, etc. The cycle selected on this cycle selection screen (c) is set as the sampling cycle of the target data.

[0096] ■ 6.1.4 Auto item settings ■ When the control unit 10 detects an operation of the auto item setting button on the standby setting screen A as shown in FIG. 39, the control unit 10 switches to and displays the auto item setting screens AD1 and AD2. The auto item setting screens AD1 and AD2 are screens for selectively setting the standby screens that the control unit 10 causes to be cycled and displayed on the touch panel 15 when the AUTO button 302 (see FIG. 7) on the standby list screen 3A is selected. The auto item setting screens AD1 and AD2 have setting buttons for the clock, speed, eco-driving, acceleration, inclination, digital meter, tide information, preset A screen, preset B screen, preset C screen, photo frame, graph, altitude, positioning information, fuel consumption meter, OBD data, and the like. Each setting button has a lighted area at its left end. The control unit 10 lights up the lighted area of ​​the setting button corresponding to the item in the set state in green.

[0097] ■ 6.1.5 Preset screen settings ■ When the operation of the preset screen setting button on the standby setting screen A is detected as shown in FIG. 40, the control unit 10 sequentially displays one of the preset item setting screen AE1, GPS window interruption setting screen AE2, backlight setting screen AE3, backlight color setting screen AE4, semi-transparent mode setting screen AE5, and additional information display setting screen AE6. The standby screen set using these setting screens is stored and held by the control unit 10. There are three types of preset buttons, A to C, which correspond to the preset A to C screens, respectively. The same setting is possible for each preset screen. There are three preset screen setting buttons, which correspond to the preset A to C screens. The setting procedures corresponding to each preset screen setting button are all similar.

[0098] The preset item setting screen AE1 can set preset items (display items) such as OFF, clock, vehicle speed, eco-driving, acceleration, inclination, tide information, satellite information, alarm panel, compass, reminder days, reminder distance, instantaneous fuel consumption, average fuel consumption, general road average fuel consumption, highway average fuel consumption, current fuel consumption, lifetime fuel consumption, moving average fuel consumption, fuel flow rate, engine water temperature, intake air temperature, outside air temperature, engine oil temperature, battery voltage, throttle opening, intake manifold gauge, boost gauge, tachometer, battery current, HV battery capacity, HV battery current, HV motor RPM, HV motor torque, and HV generator RPM. Of the above, the items after instantaneous fuel consumption can be set only when the OBD data is enabled. In the initial setting, the clock, speed, and eco-driving are set as the preset A screen, the acceleration, inclination, and satellite information are set as the preset B screen, and the tide information, compass, and air pressure are set as the preset C screen. When a setting operation is performed, the control unit 10 displays a preview for a certain period of time. When the backlight is set to AUTO, the first half of the preview is displayed with the backlight OFF, and the second half with the backlight ON.

[0099] The GPS window interrupt setting screen AE2 has setting buttons corresponding to ON and OFF. ON is a setting to display the type, distance, and direction when the GPS target enters the alarm range. OFF is a setting to not display the type, distance, and direction even when the GPS target enters the alarm range. When the GPS target approaches under the ON setting, a GPS window (display field) 391 that displays the target information is interrupted as shown in FIG. 41(b). At this time, of the three ring displays 34 on the preset screen, the display positions of the left and right ring displays 34L and 34R are raised, thereby ensuring an interrupt area for the GPS window 391. In the radar detector 1 of this example, the initial setting of the GPS window interrupt setting is ON.

[0100] The backlight setting screen AE3 has setting buttons corresponding to OFF, AUTO, and ON. OFF is a setting in which the backlight is always OFF. AUTO is a setting in which ON / OFF is switched by automatic determination. ON is a setting in which the backlight is always ON. When the setting is performed, the control unit 10 displays a preview for a certain period of time. The content of the automatic determination in AUTO differs depending on the flex dimmer setting. In the case of a flex dimmer based on a signal from the GPS receiver 121, the flex dimmer is ON during tunnel guidance without GPS positioning, OFF from sunrise to sunset otherwise, and ON from sunset to sunrise. In the case of a flex dimmer based on a signal from the illuminance sensor 127 and the GPS receiver 121, the flex dimmer is ON when it is determined to be dark by the illuminance sensor 127, taking precedence over the setting of ON during tunnel guidance without GPS positioning, OFF from sunrise to sunset otherwise, and ON from sunset to sunrise otherwise. In the case of a flex dimmer that is linked to the vehicle illumination signal via the OBD function, it turns on when illumination is ON and turns off when illumination is OFF.

[0101] The backlight color setting screen AE4 has setting buttons corresponding to Aqua Blue, Yellow Green, Dark Red, Deep Blue, Green, Yellow Green, Orange, and Purple, as shown in Fig. 42. When any of the setting buttons corresponding to the backlight colors in the backlight color setting screen AE4 is operated, the control unit 10 displays a preview of the backlight color corresponding to the setting button for a certain period of time, and then switches to the original backlight color setting screen AE4. The initial value is set to Aqua Blue.

[0102] As shown in FIG. 43, the semi-transparent mode setting screen AE5 has setting buttons corresponding to ON and OFF. When the ON or OFF setting button in the semi-transparent mode setting screen AE5 is operated, the control unit 10 displays a preview screen corresponding to the setting button for a certain period of time, and then switches to the original semi-transparent mode setting screen AE5. The preset screen (a) in FIG. 43 is an example when semi-transparent display is set. In the preset screen (a), the ring display 34 is displayed semi-transparently so that the background image set as the custom image can be seen through. The preset screen (b) is a display example in which the background image of the ring display 34 cannot be seen through. The semi-transparent mode is a display mode that respects the feelings of the user who has set the background image as the custom image.

[0103] The additional information display setting screen AE6 has setting buttons corresponding to ON and OFF. The function to display additional information is only effective when the OBD is connected. When the vehicle speed obtained by the OBD function (OBD vehicle speed) remains zero for three consecutive seconds, a 17-segment scrolling display is performed on the assumption that the set item has additional information. When the OBD vehicle speed exceeds zero, the display of the additional information ends and returns to the normal display. Note that if the screen is switched, it will start again three seconds later, even if the OBD vehicle speed has remained zero for three consecutive seconds.

[0104] When the additional information display setting is ON, the control unit 10 starts displaying additional information on a part of the meter about 3 seconds after the OBD vehicle speed becomes zero, and returns to normal display when driving starts. The display of additional information is executed under the control of the control unit 10 as shown in the example of Fig. 44. The displayed additional information is the same as the additional information in the scope sub-display 34 described above, as follows.

[0105] Display item: Additional information (1) Clock: Date, day of the week (2)Vehicle speed: average vehicle speed (AVESPD), maximum vehicle speed (MAXSPD) (3) Acceleration: Maximum forward acceleration (MAXFWD), maximum lateral acceleration (MAXL / R) (4) Current fuel consumption: Maximum current fuel consumption (MAXAVE). Note that a NULL value such as "-" will be displayed until the mileage for the current trip reaches 1 km. (5) Moving average fuel consumption: Maximum moving average fuel consumption (MAXMOV). Note that until the mileage reaches 16 km or more (until the graph is filled up), NULL such as "-" is displayed. (6) Fuel flow rate: Maximum fuel flow rate (MAXFLW) (7) Engine water temperature: Maximum engine water temperature (MAXENG) (8) Intake temperature: Maximum intake temperature (MAXITK) (9) Outside temperature: Maximum outside temperature (MAXAMB) (10) Engine oil temperature: Maximum engine oil temperature (MAXOIL) (11) Throttle opening: Average throttle opening (AVETHR), Maximum throttle opening (MAXTHR) (12) Engine load: average engine load (AVELOD), maximum engine load (MAXLOD) (13) Intake manifold pressure gauge: Maximum intake manifold pressure (MAXINM) (14) Boost gauge: Maximum boost pressure (MAXBST) (15) Tachometer: Average RPM (AVERPM), Maximum RPM (MAXRPM) (16) HV motor speed: HV motor maximum speed (MAXRPM) (17) HV motor torque: HV motor maximum torque (MAXTRQ)

[0106] ■ 6.1.6 Photo frame settings ■ The photo frame setting is a setting for the photo frame standby that displays photos (JPEG data) saved on the SD card. If you prepare an SD card with photo data saved, you can set the photo frame standby without using a conversion tool on a PC or other device. In the photo frame standby, up to 100 JPEG files stored in the directory under / user / photo / on the SD card are displayed in sequence. In this case, subfolders up to four levels below / user / photo / are automatically searched. Photos saved on mobile phones and PCs are often managed in folders by date, and by adopting this specification, it is convenient because data managed in such folders can be copied as is. JPEG files are compatible with baseline JPEG or progressive JPEG YUV444 / YUV422 / YUV420 / Y only formats. The maximum data size of JPEG data is 8000 x 8000 pixels, and the maximum file size is approximately 3MB.

[0107] If no photo data is stored on the inserted SD card, the message "There are no valid jpeg files" is displayed. The photo frame settings in this example do not have a function to fix one photo when there are multiple photos. A method for fixing one photo as the standby screen is to turn off all items in the preset screen settings to hide the ring display 34. The photo frame settings may include a setting to display one photo fixedly. The photo frame settings may also include a function to set the order in which multiple photos are displayed.

[0108] When the photo frame is on standby, a clock is displayed in the top right of the screen. It is possible to hide the clock by changing the settings. When the photo frame is on standby, GPS target messages are not displayed. However, volume control and radar and wireless warning messages are displayed.

[0109] When the control unit 10 detects an operation of the photo frame setting button on the standby setting screen A as shown in FIG. 45, the control unit 10 sequentially displays one of the photo switching time setting screen AF1, the photo switching effect setting screen AF2, the photo zoom setting screen AF3, the photo special effect setting screen AF4, and the clock display setting screen AF5. The photo switching time setting screen AF1 has setting buttons arranged corresponding to photo switching times of 3 seconds, 5 seconds, 10 seconds, 30 seconds, 1 minute, 5 minutes, and 15 minutes. The photo transition effect setting screen AF2 has setting buttons for no effect, fade, slide, window, zoom, and all (all effects). Fade is an effect in which the previous photo gradually disappears and the next photo appears. Slide is an effect in which the next photo slides in from the right. Window is an effect in which the next photo appears in a window-like shape from the center. Zoom is an effect in which the next photo enlarges and disappears before the next photo appears. "All" is an effect in which fade → slide → window → zoom → fade is executed repeatedly.

[0110] The photo zoom setting screen AF3 has setting buttons corresponding to each zoom setting, namely, full, normal, normal no magnification, and forced screen size. Full is a zoom that enlarges or reduces the image to fill the screen while maintaining the aspect ratio of the photo. If the aspect ratio of the screen and the aspect ratio of the photo are different, the top and bottom or left and right will be cut off and some parts will not be displayed. Normal is a zoom setting that enlarges or reduces the image to fill the screen either vertically or horizontally while maintaining the aspect ratio of the photo. If the aspect ratio of the screen and the aspect ratio of the photo are different, black bands will appear. Normal no magnification is a zoom setting that does not enlarge the image and fills the empty parts with black when the photo is smaller than the size of the screen in normal operation. Forced screen size is a zoom setting that enlarges or reduces the image to fit the size of the screen in both vertical and horizontal directions, so the image may become longer horizontally or vertically. The aspect ratio of the screen of the touch panel 15 in this example is 400:240=10:6.

[0111] The photo special effects setting screen AF4 has setting buttons for normal, negative, grayscale, and sepia. Normal is the setting with no special effects, which displays the image as is. Negative is a special effect that displays the image with inverted brightness, like a negative photo. Grayscale is a special effect that displays the image like a black and white television. Sepia is a special effect that displays the image in colors like an old photograph. The clock display setting screen AF5 has an on and off setting button. By selecting either setting button, the user can set whether or not to display the clock in the upper right corner of the photo frame standby screen according to their preference.

[0112] ■ 6.1.7 Fuel economy meter settings ■ The fuel consumption meter setting is a setting function for the fuel consumption planning screen as shown in FIG. 46. When the control unit 10 detects an operation of the fuel consumption meter setting button on the standby setting screen A as shown in FIG. 47, it switches between displaying one of six types of fuel consumption meter setting screens AG1 to AG6. On the fuel consumption meter setting screens AG1 to AG6, setting buttons for data to be displayed as text are arranged on the left side of the fuel consumption planning screen in FIG. 46. Each setting button is switched on and off each time it is operated. The left end of a setting button that is switched on is displayed in green.

[0113] The data that can be set on the fuel economy plan surface include speed, average speed, maximum speed, 5-second speed, average 5-second speed, maximum 5-second speed, RPM, average RPM, maximum RPM, engine load, average load, maximum load, throttle opening, average throttle opening, maximum throttle opening, ignition timing, fuel level, intake manifold pressure, maximum intake manifold pressure, MAF, INJ, coolant temperature, maximum coolant temperature, intake air temperature, maximum intake air temperature, outside temperature, maximum outside temperature, engine oil temperature, maximum engine oil temperature, maximum engine water temperature, remaining fuel, fuel flow rate, maximum fuel flow rate, fuel consumed, lifetime fuel consumed, instantaneous fuel consumption, current fuel consumption, maximum current fuel consumption, lifetime fuel consumption, average fuel consumption, general road average fuel consumption, highway average fuel consumption, moving average fuel consumption, maximum moving average fuel consumption, driving time, These include time, idle time, idle ratio, mileage, lifetime mileage, lifetime engine mileage, lifetime engine mileage ratio, 0-20km / h acceleration time, 0-20km / h average acceleration, 0-20km / h minimum acceleration, 0-40km / h acceleration time, 0-40km / h average acceleration, 0-40km / h minimum acceleration, 0-60km / h acceleration time, 0-60km / h average acceleration, 0-60km / h minimum acceleration, 0-80km / h acceleration time, 0-80km / h average acceleration, minimum acceleration for 0-80km / h, 0-20km / h driving time, 20-40km / h driving time, 40-60km / h driving time, 60-80km / h driving time, driving time over 80km / h, lifetime engine mileage, lifetime engine driving ratio, etc.

[0114] "Speed" displays the current vehicle speed obtained from the vehicle in km / h units. "Average speed" displays the average vehicle speed obtained from the vehicle from the time the unit was turned on to the present in km / h units. "Maximum speed" displays the highest vehicle speed obtained from the vehicle from the time the unit was turned on to the present in km / h units. "5-second speed" displays the average vehicle speed obtained from the vehicle from 5 seconds ago to the present in km / h units. "Average 5-second speed" displays the average speed obtained from the vehicle every 5 seconds from the time the unit was turned on in km / h units. "Maximum 5-second speed" displays the highest speed obtained from the vehicle every 5 seconds from the time the unit was turned on in km / h units. "Revolutions" displays the current engine speed obtained from the vehicle in rpm units. "Average revolutions" displays the average engine revolutions obtained from the vehicle from the time the unit was turned on to the present in rpm units. "Maximum revolutions" displays the highest engine revolutions obtained from the vehicle from the time the unit was turned on to the present in rpm units. "Engine load" displays the current engine load rate obtained from the vehicle in units of %. "Average load" displays the average value of the engine load rate obtained from the vehicle from power-on to the present in units of %. "Average load" displays the average value of the engine load rate obtained from the vehicle from power-on to the present in units of %. "Maximum load" displays the maximum value of the engine load rate obtained from the vehicle from power-on to the present in units of %. "Throttle opening" displays the current throttle opening obtained from the vehicle in units of %. "Average throttle opening" displays the average value of the throttle opening obtained from the vehicle from power-on to the present in units of %. "Maximum throttle opening" displays the maximum value of the throttle opening obtained from the vehicle from power-on to the present in units of %. "Ignition timing" displays the current ignition timing obtained from the vehicle in units of degrees. "Average throttle opening" displays the average value of the throttle opening obtained from the vehicle from power-on to the present in units of %. "Maximum throttle opening" displays the maximum throttle opening obtained from the vehicle from when the power was turned on to the present in % units. "Fuel level" displays the current remaining fuel percentage obtained from the vehicle."Intake manifold pressure" displays the current intake manifold pressure obtained from the vehicle in kPa. "MAF" displays the current amount of air being drawn into the engine (intake air volume (MAF)) obtained from the vehicle in g / sec. "INJ" displays the time during which fuel is injected by the injector over a certain period of time (injection open time) obtained from the vehicle in milliseconds. "Coolant temperature" displays the current temperature of the engine coolant (coolant temperature) obtained from the vehicle in °C. "Intake air temperature" displays the current temperature of the air being drawn into the engine (intake air temperature) obtained from the vehicle in °C. "Outside air temperature" displays the current temperature outside the vehicle (outside air temperature) obtained from the vehicle in °C. "Remaining fuel" displays the current amount of fuel remaining in the fuel tank (remaining fuel amount) obtained from the vehicle in L. "Fuel flow rate" displays the current fuel flow rate obtained from the vehicle in mL / min. "Fuel Consumption" displays the difference between the remaining fuel amount obtained from the vehicle when the power is turned on and the current remaining fuel amount in mL units. "Lifetime Fuel Consumption" displays the cumulative value of fuel consumption in L units since the unit was first installed or reset. "Instantaneous Fuel Consumption" displays the current instantaneous fuel consumption obtained from the vehicle in km / L units. "Current Fuel Consumption" displays the fuel consumption for the current trip, etc., calculated based on the instantaneous fuel consumption obtained from the vehicle from the time the unit was turned on to the present, in km / L units. "Lifetime Fuel Consumption" displays the fuel consumption in km / L units calculated based on the instantaneous fuel consumption from the time the unit was first installed or the all reset was performed on the setting screen to the present. "Average Fuel Consumption" displays the fuel consumption in km / L units calculated based on the instantaneous fuel consumption from the time the unit was first installed or the average fuel consumption was reset on the setting screen to the present. "Average fuel economy on ordinary roads" determines whether the current location corresponds to a location on an ordinary road based on map data stored in database 100 and the current location acquired by GPS receiver 121, and displays the average fuel economy on ordinary roads in units of km / L from when the device was first installed or from when the average fuel economy was reset on the setting screen to the present based on the instantaneous fuel economy acquired from the vehicle at the location on the ordinary road. Similarly, "Average fuel economy on expressways" displays the average fuel economy on expressways in units of km / L."Driving time" displays the time from power on to the present in the format of hours:minutes:seconds. "Driving time" displays the time from power on to the present during which the vehicle speed obtained from the vehicle side exceeded zero in the format of hours:minutes:seconds. "Idle time" displays the time from power on to the present during which the vehicle was stopped, i.e., the time during which the vehicle speed obtained from the vehicle side was zero, in the format of hours:minutes:seconds. "Idle ratio" displays the ratio of the time during which the vehicle was running, i.e., the time during which the vehicle speed exceeded zero (driving time), to the time during which the vehicle was stopped, i.e., the time during which the vehicle speed obtained from the vehicle side was zero (stopped time), in the unit of %. "Driving distance" displays the meter mileage calculated from the vehicle speed obtained from the vehicle side and the elapsed time from power on to the present in the unit of km. "Lifetime mileage" displays the cumulative value of the mileage since the unit was first installed or reset in the unit of km. "Lifetime engine mileage" is the distance traveled using the engine as power. "Lifetime engine mileage ratio" is the ratio of the time during which the vehicle was running using the engine as power. Using the same concept as the engine mileage, it is also possible to obtain the brake mileage, which indicates the load on the brake pads. In calculating the brake mileage, for example, the degree to which the load on the brake pads has been reduced can be estimated according to the integrated value of the power based on the brake regenerative current of a hybrid vehicle, an electric vehicle, or the like, and a distance less than the actual mileage can be calculated according to that degree.

[0115] "0-20km / h acceleration time" displays the time taken to reach 20km / h from a stopped state in seconds. "0-20km / h average acceleration" displays the average time taken to reach 20km / h from a stopped state in seconds. "0-20km / h minimum acceleration" displays the shortest time taken to reach 20km / h from a stopped state in seconds. "0-40km / h acceleration time" displays the time taken to reach 40km / h from a stopped state in seconds. "0-40km / h average acceleration" displays the average time taken to reach 40km / h from a stopped state in seconds. "0-40km / h minimum acceleration" displays the shortest time taken to reach 40km / h from a stopped state in seconds. "0-60km / h acceleration time" displays the time taken to reach 60km / h from a stopped state in seconds.

[0116] "0-60km / h average acceleration" shows the average time taken to reach 60km / h from a stopped state in seconds. "0-60km / h minimum acceleration" shows the shortest time taken to reach 60km / h from a stopped state in seconds. "0-80km / h acceleration time" shows the time taken to reach 80km / h from the most recent stopped state in seconds. "0-80km / h average acceleration" shows the average time taken to reach 80km / h from a stopped state in seconds. "0-80km / h minimum acceleration" shows the shortest time taken to reach 80km / h from a stopped state in seconds. "0-20km / h driving time" shows the total time traveled at 20km / h from a stopped state in hours:minutes:seconds format. "20-40km / h driving time" shows the total time traveled between 20km / h and 40km / h in hours:minutes:seconds format. "40-60km / h Ride Time" shows the total time spent driving at speeds between 40km / h and 60km / h in the format of hours:minutes:seconds. "60-80km / h Ride Time" shows the total time spent driving at speeds between 60km / h and 80km / h in the format of hours:minutes:seconds. "80km / h+ Ride Time" shows the total time spent driving at speeds above 80km / h in the format of hours:minutes:seconds.

[0117] In addition to the data listed above, there is "Illumination", which indicates whether the illumination power line is ON / OFF and is linked to the switch position above the parking lamps (including when it is judged to be dark in AUTO); "Battery Current", which is the current value input and output to the battery, generally called an ammeter, and is expressed as + when charging and - when discharging; "Engine Oil Temperature", which is the temperature of the engine oil, and since the engine is cooled by coolant, it is slightly higher than the coolant temperature; "Maximum Engine Oil Temperature", which indicates the percentage of charge of the hybrid battery (SOC = State Of Charge); "Hybrid Vehicle Battery Capacity", which is the current of the hybrid battery, and is expressed as + when charging and - when discharging; "Hybrid Vehicle Motor Speed", which indicates the rotation speed of the hybrid motor; "Hybrid Vehicle Maximum Motor Speed", which indicates the maximum motor rotation speed after IG (ignition) is turned ON; "Hybrid Vehicle Motor Torque", which indicates the shaft rotation force of the hybrid motor; "Hybrid Vehicle Maximum Motor Torque", which indicates the maximum motor torque after IGON; "Hybrid Vehicle Maximum Motor Torque", which indicates the rotation speed of the hybrid generator (generator) It is also good to include "generator rotation speed" etc.

[0118] ■ 6.1.8 OBD data settings ■ The OBD data setting is a setting function for the OBD data screen as shown in FIG. 48. When the control unit 10 detects an operation of the OBD data setting button on the standby setting screen A as shown in FIG. 49, it switches and displays one of the OBD setting screens AH1 to AH6. The OBD setting screens AH1 to AH6 have setting buttons arranged corresponding to each of the following data. Each setting button is similar to the fuel consumption meter setting button in FIG. 47, and the left end is lit in green when on. Data includes speed, average speed, maximum speed, 5 second speed, average 5 second speed, maximum 5 second speed, RPM, average RPM, maximum RPM, engine load, average load, maximum load, throttle opening, average throttle opening, maximum throttle opening, ignition timing, fuel level, intake manifold pressure, maximum intake manifold pressure, MAF, INJ, coolant temperature, maximum coolant temperature, intake air temperature, maximum intake air temperature, outside temperature, maximum outside temperature, engine oil temperature, maximum engine oil temperature, remaining fuel, fuel flow rate, maximum fuel flow rate, fuel consumed, lifetime fuel consumed, instantaneous fuel consumption, current fuel consumption, maximum current fuel consumption, lifetime fuel consumption, average fuel consumption, general road average fuel consumption, highway average fuel consumption, moving average fuel consumption, maximum moving average fuel consumption, driving time, driving These include running time, idle time, idle ratio, mileage, lifetime mileage, 0-20km / h acceleration time, 0-20km / h average acceleration, 0-20km / h minimum acceleration, 0-40km / h acceleration time, 0-40km / h average acceleration, 0-40km / h minimum acceleration, 0-60km / h acceleration time, 0-60km / h average acceleration, 0-60km / h minimum acceleration, 0-80km / h acceleration time, 0-80km / h average acceleration, minimum acceleration, 0-80km / h, 0-20km / h driving time, 20-40km / h driving time, 40-60km / h driving time, 60-80km / h driving time, driving time over 80km / h, lifetime engine mileage, lifetime engine driving ratio, etc.

[0119] ■ 6.2 Mode setting ■ The mode setting is a setting of an alarm mode with different alarm frequencies. As shown in FIG. 50, when the operation of the mode setting button on the setting list screen 1A is detected, the control unit 10 switches the display to the mode setting screen B. The mode setting screen B has setting buttons corresponding to the normal, minimum, special, all-on, and manual alarm modes. The settings of each alarm mode except the manual mode and the setting example under the manual mode are as shown in FIG. 51. The normal mode is the initial setting mode at the time of product shipment. In each mode except the manual mode, the operation (on / off) corresponding to each alarm target is predefined. In the manual mode, the user can manually set the operation corresponding to the alarm target. The minimum mode is a setting that warns only the minimum necessary alarm targets in all of the RD alarm function, wireless alarm function, and GPS alarm function. The normal mode is a mode that emphasizes the balance between functions, and is a setting that warns the items of the minimum mode as well as the items related to enforcement that are of high importance as alarm targets. The special mode is a setting that warns all items related to enforcement as well as the items of the normal mode as alarm targets.

[0120] As shown in FIG. 52, when the control unit 10 detects an operation of the manual setting button on the mode setting screen B, it switches to display a manual setting screen BA on which setting buttons corresponding to wireless setting, radar setting, and GPS setting are arranged. When the operation of the radar setting button on the manual setting screen BA is detected as shown in FIG. 53, the control unit 10 switches to displaying the radar setting screen. This radar setting screen has setting buttons corresponding to I-cancel, cancel sound, and reverse cancel. I-cancel is a function that automatically registers GPS location information when a false alarm occurs and cancels a re-alarm at the same location. Cancel sound is a function that issues a voice message saying "Cancelling" once every 10 seconds during I-cancel. Reverse cancel is a function that cancels the RD alarm when passing a point where a radar speed camera or the like is installed, if the lane where the camera is installed is the opposite lane. Each setting button is a button that switches on and off each time it is operated, and the left end of a setting button that is switched to the on state lights up in green.

[0121] When the control unit 10 detects an operation of the wireless setting button on the manual setting screen BA as shown in Fig. 54, it switches between displaying either the wireless setting screen (a) or (b). The two types of wireless setting screens (a) and (b) have setting buttons arranged corresponding to reception sensitivity, car location, enforcement, digital, special small, police station activity system, police telephone, police activity, tow truck, helicopter TV, fire helicopter TV, fire, new ambulance, highway, and security. Each setting button is an on / off button whose left end lights up green when the on state is set. When the control unit 10 detects an operation of the GPS setting button on the manual setting screen BA as shown in Fig. 55, it switches and displays one of five types of GPS setting screens (a) to (e). The GPS setting screens (a) to (e) are provided with setting buttons corresponding to speed cameras, last minute speed notifications, camera position notifications, passing notifications, speed limit notifications, speeding notifications, enforcement areas, checkpoint areas, speed limit change notifications, intersection monitoring points, signal ignoring prevention, highway traffic police, parking monitoring areas, stop warning, N system, traffic monitoring system, police stations, police boxes, accident-prone areas, vehicle theft areas, sharp curves, branching and merging points, railroad crossings, ETC lanes, SAs, PAs, highway oases, smart ICs, gas stations, tunnels, highway radio, prefectural borders, roadside stations, viewpoints, parking lots, parking lots, fire stations, public toilets, etc.

[0122] ■ 6.3 Alarm Settings ■ The warning setting is a setting related to the mode of the warning. When the operation of the warning setting button on the setting list screen 1A is detected as shown in Fig. 56, the control unit 10 causes the touch panel 15 to display any one of the radar reception sensitivity setting screen C1, the road selection screen C2, the warning panel operation setting screen C3, and the warning panel photo setting screen C4. The radar reception sensitivity setting screen C1 has setting buttons corresponding to City, Extra, Super Extra, AAC / ASS, and AAC / SE. When the control unit 10 detects an operation of any of the setting buttons, it sets the radar reception sensitivity corresponding to that setting button. The road selection screen C2 has setting buttons for normal roads, expressways, all, no auto air pressure, and with auto air pressure. The no auto air pressure setting is a setting in which the road is automatically determined by GPS, and the with auto air pressure setting is a setting in which the road is automatically determined by GPS and the air pressure sensor.

[0123] The alarm panel operation setting screen C3 has setting buttons corresponding to animation loop, animation → still, and still. The animation loop setting is an operation setting in which animation loops while the alarm panel 36 (see Figs. 12 and 15) is displayed. However, with this operation setting, the photo display on the alarm panel 36 is set to ON, and if there is a photo for the target, it switches to the photo midway through. The animation → still setting is an operation setting in which animation is displayed for a while while the alarm panel 36 is displayed, and then stops at the final frame. With this operation setting, the frequency of the alarm operation due to the ring 340 other than when an speed camera is approaching decreases. The still setting is an operation setting in which the alarm panel 36 stops at the final frame while it is displayed. With this operation setting, the alarm operation due to the ring 340 other than when an speed camera is approaching also stops. The alarm panel photo setting screen C4 has setting buttons corresponding to ON and OFF. When the ON setting button is operated, the target photo is set to be displayed on the alarm panel 36 under the control of the control unit 10. On the other hand, when the OFF setting button is operated, the target photo is no longer displayed on the alarm panel 36.

[0124] ■ 6.4 Screen / LED Settings ■ The screen / LED settings are settings related to the display screen of the touch panel 15 and the light emitting operation of the multi-color LED 137. When an operation of the screen / LED setting button on the setting list screen 1A as shown in Fig. 57 is detected, the control unit 10 displays one of a brightness setting screen D1, a flex dimmer setting screen D2, a screen inversion setting screen D3, a window touch correction screen D4, a multi-color LED setting screen D5, and a button LED setting screen D6. The brightness setting screen D1 has setting buttons arranged corresponding to minimum, dark, normal, and bright. The flex dimmer setting screen D2 has setting buttons corresponding to GPS, illuminance sensor + GPS, and OBD illumination interlocking. GPS is a dimmer setting that calculates the sunrise and sunset times from the time / latitude and longitude to determine the brightness. Illuminance sensor + GPS is a dimmer setting that prioritizes the decrease in brightness by the illuminance sensor 127 in addition to the judgment by GPS. OBD illumination interlocking is a dimmer setting that controls the illumination signal to daytime brightness when it is OFF and to nighttime brightness when it is ON, based on the illumination detection of the OBD information. Note that, when the flex dimmer setting screen D2 is installed in a vehicle that cannot detect the illumination signal, the control unit 10 sets the setting button corresponding to this OBD illumination interlocking to inoperable. Note that the initial setting of the dimmer setting is the OBD illumination interlocking dimmer setting when the illumination is enabled when the OBD adapter is connected, and the illuminance sensor + GPS dimmer setting in other cases. An operation button for executing the correction is arranged on the window touch correction screen D4. When the operation of this operation button is detected, the control unit 10 switches and displays a series of correction screens in order as shown in FIG.

[0125] The multi-color LED setting screen D5 has setting buttons corresponding to OFF, audio linkage, area linkage, and audio + area linkage. By using the multi-color LED setting screen D5, it is possible to set the operation of the multi-color LED 137 to four types. OFF is a setting in which the multi-color LED 137 does not light up at all. Audio linkage is a setting in which the color changes depending on the type of audio output such as GPS alert, radar alert, wireless alert, etc., and the brightness changes depending on the volume (amplitude) of the sound and the dimmer.

[0126] The area linkage is a mode in which the multi-color LED 137 lights up in association with the area as follows. Red: Orvis (2100m) Yellow: Enforcement area (1100m / 100m (stop)), checkpoint area (1100m), highway police waiting area (1100m), My Area (1100m), intersection monitoring point (600m), traffic light violation prevention system (600m) Both include targets inside the tunnel and just after the exit.

[0127] In the area linkage, if you are heading toward the above target direction and are within the valid range (including enforcement areas other than stop areas and checkpoint areas until you are out of range), the color of the "highest priority" is output. The color conditions are the same as the system warning level. However, the above speed camera's 2100m is always extracted for highway attributes, but for general road attributes it depends on the "GPS target search range" setting. In this example, the blinking period is changed depending on the distance to the highest priority target. Specifically, the blinking period is determined by linear interpolation between two points: 3000ms when 2000m, and 750ms when 0m. The PWM ON time is fixed at 80ms, and the ON target value of the brightness of the PWM itself is 30% x dimmer coefficient. However, since these are target values, in reality, when it becomes brighter, it moves by 1 / 2 the difference between the current value and the target value every 4 ms, and when it becomes darker, it moves by 1 / 64 the difference between the current value and the target value every 4 ms, which creates the feeling that it is fading away. Note that in terms of priority, the higher the system warning level, the higher the priority.

[0128] Audio + area linkage is a setting that always gives priority to audio linkage output when the audio linkage conditions are met, and performs area linkage operation when the audio linkage conditions are not met. With this setting, the multi-color LED 137 turns off when the area linkage conditions are not met either.

[0129] ■ 6.5 Audio settings ■ Audio settings are settings related to sound output such as warning sounds (alert voices). When operation of the audio setting button on the settings list screen 1A as shown in Fig. 59 is detected, the control unit 10 displays one of the following: narrator switching screen E1, voice mode setting screen E2, radar warning sound setting screen E3, radio warning sound setting screen E4, speed camera location guide setting screen E5, speed warning sound setting screen E6, positioning announcement setting screen E7, relax chime setting screen E8, time signal setting screen E9, or operation sound setting screen E10.

[0130] The narrator switching screen E1 has setting buttons arranged corresponding to the narrators Female 1, Female 2, Female 3, Female 4, and Male. The voice mode setting screen E2 has setting buttons for normal, assistant, and advice. As shown in Figure 60, different sounds are generated depending on the mode that is set. In the Best Partner+ (Plus) in the figure, in addition to the conventional radio wave reception alarm, it is judged by a combination of radar waves, radio, and GPS. Not only in combination with radio alarms, but also by the combination of RD waves, radio, and GPS, more accurate sounds are generated. The combination of RD waves and GPS includes a condition to change the sound content of the RD alarm only for the "first time" when RD waves are received within the range of the mousetrap area (500m) after the mousetrap area alarm starts, and a condition to treat the first time when RD waves are received after leaving the area and then re-entering the area. Note that the treatment of the "first time" is independent of the combination of radio and GPS conditions described later. The Best Partner+ pronunciation has the highest priority, so it will interrupt and play even if other pronunciations are being made. Voice examples include "♪ (same Ain x 3 as in stealth alarm) Speed ​​measurement caution."

[0131] The combined conditions for radio and GPS include a condition that changes the content of the radio warning only for the "first time" when a specific radio signal is received within range (500m) after the start of the warning in a police or checkpoint area, and a condition that treats a radio signal received after leaving the area and then re-entering the area as the first time. The treatment of the "first time" is independent of the combined conditions for RD waves and GPS mentioned above. Note that this pronunciation does not have the highest priority, so it will not be interrupted and played even if other pronunciations are being made. Target radios include car location proximity, car location distant, 350.1 police radio, digital radio, enforcement signal, checkpoint signal, parallel pursuit, special small radio, tow radio, police station activity radio, police phone, and police activity radio. If you are in a tracking enforcement area, examples of voices include "♪ (set radio jingle) Beware of tracking enforcement." In the radar detector 1 of this embodiment, the timing of generating the warning sound (alarm voice) is set as shown in Figs.

[0132] The greetings in Figure 60 include the greetings that are pronounced when the GPS is initially located. It is a good idea to change the pronunciation content according to the date and time period, as shown in Figure 64. The sunset notification in Fig. 60 is sounded when it is sunset time calculated based on the vehicle position and weather output by the GPS receiver 121. An example of the voice is "♪ (GPS notification jingle) It's sunset, check your lights." Note that the sunset time changes as the vehicle moves, but once a sunset notification has been made, it is better not to make another notification until the power is turned off.

[0133] The reminder notification in Fig. 60 is a notification display when a reminder has been set. If the number of days or distance has reached the set value at the time of startup, the notification display will be displayed up to three times (can be canceled by operation). At the time of this notification, for example, a voice such as "♪ (reminder jingle) It's time to change the engine oil" is played. The speed camera countdown in the figure is a function that reads out the remaining distance when approaching a speed camera in 100m increments. Because the countdown sound is not a top priority, if another sound is being sounded, it is possible that the distance has already been passed. Such distance sounds are canceled. The countdown is considered to be valid when the sound count distance is +50m or less, but if multiple sound count distances are valid at the same time (when the distance has jumped), the closest one is output. Note that distances beyond the first countdown output will not be output. Once the separation distance is reached, it will be possible to output again from 900m or 400m. Sounds will not be made for 1000m or 500m. In addition, to prioritize the countdown, the radar warning sound is temporarily changed. When the countdown is enabled, the radar warning sound setting temporarily switches to an electronic sound when the countdown state is entered, and then returns to the set warning sound after the object has passed (radar warning sound countdown priority control).

[0134] Other voice-related functions include the following: The illuminance reduction notification function is a function that sounds a sound when the surrounding brightness becomes dark by the illuminance sensor 127. Since this may occur frequently in a series of tunnels, it is recommended to set it so that the notification will not be made if it becomes dark within 30 seconds after the dark changes to light. For example, a voice output may say, "♪ (jingle) The illuminance has decreased. Please check the lights." The eco-driving notification function sounds when the eco-driving points reach full point or drop. For example, it outputs a sound such as "♪ (jingle) Your eco-driving points are full" or "♪ (jingle) Your eco-driving points are decreasing."

[0135] There is also a voice output function by the OBD function. For the outside temperature, it is pronounced when it is over 30 degrees, and once it is pronounced, it is not pronounced until the power is turned off. For example, there is a voice output of "♪ (jingle) The outside temperature is over 30 degrees." For the throttle opening, it is pronounced when it is over 80% for 3 seconds, for example, there is a voice output of "♪ (jingle) You are pressing the accelerator too hard." For the engine load, it is pronounced when it is over 80% for 3 seconds, for example, there is a voice output of "♪ (jingle) The engine load is too high." For the rotation speed, it is pronounced when it is over 5000 rpm for 3 seconds, for example, there is a voice output of "♪ (jingle) The rotation speed is too high." In addition, there are speed warning and radio alarm sounds that are not dependent on the mode.

[0136] The radar warning sound setting screen E3 (Figure 59) has setting buttons corresponding to electronic sound, voice, quiet voice, melody 1, melody 2, melody 3, and melody rotation. The wireless alarm sound setting screen E4 has setting buttons for Voice, Demodulation, Voice Classic, Demodulation Classic, and OFF. As for the wireless alarm, in addition to the wireless jingle (Pirorororon), an electronic jingle can be selected, as shown in Fig. 65. The electronic jingle makes it possible to identify the type of wireless to some extent by the difference in sound. The speed camera location guide setting screen E5 has setting buttons corresponding to ON and OFF.

[0137] The speed warning sound setting screen E6 has setting buttons corresponding to OFF, chime, and voice. In this example, an electronic sound "♪Kinkon Kinkon..." is used as the speed warning sound. When the speed warning sound and the radar warning sound (electronic sound setting) are simultaneously established, the control unit 10 executes control to prioritize the radar warning (electronic sound setting). The speed warning is a function that sounds a speed warning chime when the vehicle speed is 110km / h or more (with a hysteresis setting of 5km / h) regardless of the target speed limit. Since the chime is output as an electronic sound, it can be output simultaneously with other voices. When the radar warning is being output as an electronic sound, the radar warning takes priority. The speed warning sound can be set to ON / OFF on the speed warning sound setting screen E6 in FIG. 59. The initial setting is OFF.

[0138] The positioning announcement setting screen E7 has setting buttons corresponding to ON and OFF. The relax chime setting screen E8 has setting buttons corresponding to 30 minutes, 1 hour, 2 hours, and OFF. The time signal setting screen E9 has setting buttons corresponding to ON and OFF. The operation sound setting screen E10 has setting buttons corresponding to ON and OFF.

[0139] ■ 6.6 Reminder Settings ■ The reminder setting is a setting for the timing of maintenance such as oil change, etc. When the operation of the reminder setting button on the setting list screen 1A as shown in Fig. 66 is detected, the control unit 10 switches to and displays a reminder setting screen F on which setting buttons corresponding to oil, oil element, tires, and battery are arranged. As shown in Fig. 67, when the control unit 10 detects an operation of the oil setting button on the reminder setting screen F, it switches to the oil setting screen FA. When the control unit 10 detects an operation of the oil element setting button, it switches to the oil element setting screen FB. When the control unit 10 detects an operation of the tire setting button, it switches to the tire setting screen FC. When the control unit 10 detects an operation of the battery setting button, it switches to the battery setting screen FD. In these setting screens such as the oil setting screen FA, the remaining distance and number of days until the oil change are displayed, and a change button is also arranged. When the control unit 10 detects the operation of the change button in the upper row, it switches to the screen (a) for inputting the oil change distance. When the control unit 10 detects the operation of the change button in the lower row, it switches to the screen (b) for inputting the number of days until the oil change.

[0140] In addition, when considering hybrid vehicles, it is better to use the distance traveled while the internal combustion engine is running (burning gasoline or diesel) (engine mileage) to determine the distance of the oil and oil element (reminder distance). In a hybrid vehicle equipped with an engine and an electric motor as a driving force source, the distance traveled by battery is unrelated to the deterioration of the engine oil and oil element, and the engine mileage excluding this makes it possible to know the actual distance for which maintenance is required. In addition, for vehicles other than hybrid vehicles, mileage = engine mileage, so it is possible to make a determination based on the engine mileage, as in the case of hybrid vehicles.

[0141] ■ 6.7 System Settings ■ When operation of the system setting button on the setting list screen 1A as shown in FIG. 68 is detected, the control unit 10 switches to display one of the log function setting screen G1, SD output setting screen G2, data erasure screen G3, demo mode setting screen G4, and version information screen G5. As shown in FIG. 69, the data deletion screen G3 has operation buttons corresponding to My Area, Cancel Area, Post Pin, Log Data, Eco Driving, and Initialization. When the control unit 10 detects the operation of an operation button, it switches to display the corresponding deletion screen. For example, when it detects the operation of the operation button corresponding to a post pin, the control unit 10 switches to display a post pin deletion screen that allows the user to select whether or not to delete the post pin. Each deletion screen, including the post pin deletion screen, has operation buttons corresponding to Yes and No. When it detects the operation of the Yes operation button, the control unit 10 switches to display a deletion completion screen that indicates that the deletion has been completed. On the other hand, when it detects the operation of the No operation button, the control unit 10 switches to display the original data deletion screen.

[0142] ■ 6.8 Custom Settings ■ The custom settings are various detailed settings according to the user's preferences. When the operation of the custom setting button on the setting list screen 1A is detected as shown in Fig. 70, the control unit 10 switches and displays any one of the custom sound setting screen H1, the custom image setting screen H2, and the custom image zoom setting screen H3. The custom sound setting screen H1 has setting buttons corresponding to the items of opening, speed camera jingle, GPS warning jingle, GPS notification jingle, radio jingle, GPS initial positioning, and radar melody 1. Each setting button is a setting button that switches between using a normal sound or a custom sound each time it is operated. Each setting button has a green light on its left end. The control unit 10 turns off the light on the setting button for which the use of the normal sound is set, and turns on the green light on the setting button for which the use of the custom sound is set. Note that setting buttons corresponding to items for which no data file for the custom sound exists are not lit green even when operated. Also, if the custom sound cannot be played for some reason, the setting button is not lit green even when operated. Note that if the data file for the custom sound is valid, the normal sound or the custom sound set by the operation is output each time the setting button is operated.

[0143] The conditions for a file that can be set as a custom sound are that the format is an MP3 audio file, the file name is the name of the custom sound file shown in Figure 71, the path of the SD card where the file is stored is \user\sound\, and if the sound file is not monaural, it will be played in mono mixed. To prevent alarm delays, playback is forcibly stopped after 15 seconds except for the startup sound and radar melody 1 (Figure 71). For this reason, it is recommended that jingles and other sounds have a short playback time. While the startup sound is being played, no other sounds except electronic sounds are played until the startup sound playback ends. To forcibly stop playback, the MUTE button 223 must be operated. Note that there is no automatic adjustment function for the sound pressure of the sound file, and if the difference in sound pressure with the built-in sound is uncomfortable, the user must adjust the gain of the sound file. The built-in sound is adjusted to an average sound pressure of -13 dB.

[0144] In the default setting, if a replacement audio file is stored on the SD card, the left edge of the corresponding setting button on the custom audio output screen in Figure 70 lights up green, and that custom audio is checked. Operating the setting button corresponding to the target custom sound toggles the check between ON and OFF. Operating ON will use the custom audio that is checked ON, and that custom audio will be test played. Custom audio that is unchecked will not be used, and the normal audio will be test played. Test playback can be stopped with the audio stop button.

[0145] The custom image setting screen H2 has setting buttons for the start-up screen and preset A to C screens. By operating each setting button, a custom image can be set as the background of the corresponding screen (Fig. 70(a) → Fig. 70(b)). The custom image file must be in JPEG format, have YUV444 / YUV422 / YUV420 / YUV 411 / Y Only sampling, and be in baseline / progressive format. The maximum file size per image is approximately 3MB, the maximum resolution is 8000 x 8000 pixels, the file name is optional, the path to the SD card that stores the file is \user\photo\, and the subfolder search range is \user\photo\ and below, up to 4 levels. Since the screen size is 400 x 240 pixels, if the image size does not match, it will be enlarged or reduced for display. In this case, the desired enlargement / reduction pattern can be selected on the custom image zoom setting screen H3 (Fig. 70). For JPEG files in progressive format, only the final image is displayed. If you add or delete a file under \user\photo\, you will need to select an image.

[0146] A method for setting a custom image will be described with reference to FIG. 72. This figure illustrates the procedure for setting a custom image on the startup screen. To set a custom image, first, a JPEG file is stored under \user\photo on the SD card. Next, a target screen is selected by operating any of the setting buttons on the custom image setting screen. This displays a thumbnail list screen, from which a photo to be set as a custom image can be selected. The cursor moves to the currently set photo. The right triangle mark located at the bottom of the thumbnail list screen can be operated to scroll to the next page, and the left triangle mark can be operated to scroll to the previous page. The upper left corner of the thumbnail list is the initial display. If the user himself prepares a logo of a vehicle manufacturer, etc., it is also possible to set a photo of the manufacturer's logo on the startup screen as shown in FIG. 73.

[0147] The custom image zoom setting screen H3 (Figure 70) has setting buttons for Full, Normal, Normal No Magnification, and Force Screen Size. Full is a zoom setting that enlarges or reduces the image to fill the screen while maintaining the aspect ratio of the photo. With the Full zoom setting, if the aspect ratio of the screen and the aspect ratio of the photo are different, the top and bottom or left and right will be cut off. Normal is a zoom setting that enlarges or reduces the image to fill the screen either vertically or horizontally while maintaining the aspect ratio of the photo. With the Normal zoom setting, if the aspect ratio of the screen and the aspect ratio of the photo are different, black bands will appear. Normal No Magnification is a zoom setting that does not enlarge the image when the photo is smaller than the screen size in the normal operation, and fills the empty area with black. Force Screen Size is a zoom setting that enlarges or reduces the image to fit the screen size in both vertical and horizontal directions, which may result in the image being longer horizontally or vertically. The zoom setting selected on the custom image zoom setting screen H3 is not only reflected in the background settings of the actual start-up screen / preset A·B·C screens, but is also applied to the display of the custom image settings.

[0148] ■ 6.9 OBD Settings ■ When the control unit 10 detects an operation of the OBD setting button on the setting list screen 1A as shown in Fig. 74, it switches to and displays the OBD setting screen I. On this OBD setting screen I, setting buttons corresponding to full tank start, full tank correction, coefficient correction, average clear, and all clear are arranged, and various operations can be performed as shown in Fig. 75.

[0149] ■ 7. Radarscope screen settings and operation ■ As described above, there are two types of radar scope screens: the map screen 31 (see FIG. 12) and the classic scope screen 32 (see FIG. 15). Here, the settings and operation of the map screen 31, the operation of the classic scope screen 32, and the contents of the ring action by the ring 340 will be described in detail. The ring 340 is the outer frame part of the ring display 34 in the preset screen or the classic scope screen 32 (the scope sub-display 34 in the case of the classic scope screen 32). ■ 7.1 Map screen settings and operation ■ Regarding the map screen 31, the control unit 10 executes the following setting process in response to an operation on the map mode setting screen (FIG. 20(b)). When an operation of the setting button "1 No map panel" on the map mode setting screen is detected, the map screen 31 shown in Fig. 76 is set as a radar scope screen. The "1 No map panel" setting is a map mode for users who want to display a wide map and do not need to display the warning panel 36 with animations or photos. When the control unit 10 detects an operation of the 1 map panel automatic setting button, the control unit 10 sets the map screen 31 illustrated in Fig. 77 as a radarscope screen. The 1 map panel automatic setting is a map mode for users who want to display the warning panel 36 in a large size when approaching. When displaying the map screen 31 in Fig. 77 as a standby screen, the control unit 10 enlarges the warning panel 36 when the distance to the target is 600 m or less, and reduces the warning panel 36 when the distance is more than 600 m. When the operation of the setting button for 1 small map panel is detected, the map screen shown in Fig. 78 is set as the radarscope screen. The setting for 1 small map panel is a map mode for users who want to display the warning panel 36 but want to keep the warning panel 36 at a small size because the map area becomes narrower when the warning panel 36 is displayed large. In the radar detector 1 of this example, this 1 small map panel is set as the initial setting.

[0150] When the control unit 10 detects an operation of the 1 map 2 small panel setting button on the map mode setting screen (FIG. 20(b)), the control unit 10 sets the map screen 31 illustrated in FIG. 79 as the radarscope setting screen. If the warning panel 36 is only one panel, even if there is an important target behind, a close target or a target issuing an audio warning is displayed preferentially, which may make it difficult for the user to recognize the urgency of an important target behind. The 1 map 2 small panel setting is a map mode that responds to such situations by displaying important targets such as speed cameras, police, and checkpoints preferentially in the display position on the left side of the touch panel 15.

[0151] When 1 map 2 small panels are set, the control unit 10 draws a link line (a line segment as link information) 312 connecting the mini icon 383 in the mini radar scope 38 and the alarm panel 36 so that the user can correctly identify the target corresponding to the alarm panel 36. Furthermore, during a voice alarm, the control unit 10 blinks the corresponding link line 312 so that the user can immediately recognize the target.

[0152] When the operation of the setting button without two map panels is detected, the control unit 10 sets the map screen 31 illustrated in FIG. 80 as the radarscope screen. In this map mode without two map panels, the control unit 10 divides the display screen of the touch panel 15 into two, left and right, and displays a detailed map 31A on the left side and a wide-area map 31B on the right side. The wide-area map 31B has a constant scale and its map orientation is fixed to heading up. The scale and map orientation of the detailed map 31A depend on the zoom setting and the display format setting. In this map mode without two map panels, it is possible to display a nearby target on the detailed map 31A while displaying a distant target on the wide-area map 31B. In this map mode, the alarm panel 36 is not displayed.

[0153] When the operation of the setting button for the two small map panels is detected, the control unit 10 sets the map screen exemplified in Fig. 81 as the radarscope screen. This map mode for the two small map panels is a map mode in which the display of a small warning panel is added to the map mode without the two map panels described above.

[0154] Here, the operational process of the map screen 31 in FIG. 79 in the 1 map 2 small panel map mode will be described. For the map screen 31 under the map mode of 1 map 2 small panels in FIG. 79, the control unit 10 sets the warning panel 36 in the left display position to the high priority panel 36A, and sets the warning panel 36 in the right display position to the low priority panel 36B. The control unit 10 sets speed cameras, enforcement, checkpoints, my area, highway police, red light ignoring prevention, intersection monitoring (yellow target or higher), etc. as "GPS first priority" and displays them on the high priority panel 36A in the left display position (first display position) with high priority based on distance, target angle, and facing angle regardless of audio output. The control unit 10 sets speed cameras, enforcement, checkpoints, my area, highway police, red light ignoring prevention, intersection monitoring, etc., which have the next highest priority after the target displayed on the left side, to "GPS second priority" and displays them on the low priority panel 36B in the right display position (second display position).

[0155] However, when a voice target occurs, if it is not GPS first priority, the voice target is displayed on the low priority panel 36B on the right side, and if it is GPS first priority, it is displayed on the high priority panel 36A on the left side. Also, if neither the voice target nor the GPS second priority is displayed on the low priority panel 36B on the right side, the other targets that are within the warning distance and angle (this is called GPS normal priority) are displayed. Meanwhile, the mini radar scope 38 displays up to three targets: GPS first priority, GPS second priority, and GPS normal priority. However, if the same target exists, overlapping displays are avoided.

[0156] The GPS 1st / 2nd priority starts displaying when the vehicle is far from its own position, and is unlikely to end displaying until it passes by. With such a setting, the GPS 2nd priority is particularly likely to be displayed with priority over the GPS normal priority, and this allows more important targets to be displayed with high reliability. When switching the left and right display positions of the alarm panel 36 that has both animation and photos based on distance angle conditions, the control unit 10 controls the display state to be inherited before and after the switching. This is a specification that takes into consideration the inconvenience of always starting from the animation again. Also, when RD reception or wireless reception occurs, it is determined that the priority is higher than the GPS 2nd priority, and is displayed on the low priority panel 36B on the right side.

[0157] ■ 7.2 Classic Scope Screen Operation ■ The scale of the classic scope screen 32 is controlled by the control unit 10, and is automatically changed according to the distance and facing angle of the focus target, as shown in Fig. 82(a) to (c). When the scale is changed, it is controlled so as to zoom in and out smoothly. A scope sub-display 34 surrounded by an annular ring 340 can be displayed in the upper left corner of the classic scope screen 32. This scope sub-display 34 has the same specifications as the ring display 34 on the preset screen, and performs the same display operation. In the initial state, the warning panel 36 is set as the scope sub-display 34 as shown in Fig. 82. When the warning panel 36 is set in the scope sub-display 34, the scope sub-display 34 will automatically disappear if no warning event has occurred. Meanwhile, in the scope sub-display 34, various display items can be set, just like in the ring display. Fig. 83 shows an example of the scope sub-display when vehicle speed and compass are set as the scope sub-display.

[0158] The position of the vehicle icon 322 indicating the vehicle position on the classic scope screen 32 is switched in a stepwise manner according to whether the scope sub-display 34 is displayed and the position and type of the focus target. There are three types of left-right positions of the vehicle icon 322: the center of the screen, the right side of the screen, and a middle position to the right. Furthermore, there are three types of up-down positions of the screen: the bottom of the screen and the top of the screen. There are six possible positions of the vehicle icon 322 by combining the three left-right positions and the three up-down positions. The position of the vehicle icon 322 is appropriately switched so that the focus target can be appropriately displayed. When the position of the vehicle icon 322 is switched, the vehicle icon 322 is not suddenly positioned at a new position, but is smoothly controlled so that the vehicle icon 322 approaches little by little.

[0159] For example, if the focus target is located in the right area relative to the traveling direction, the vehicle icon 322 is located on the left side so that the right area can be displayed widely, and if the focus target is located in the left area relative to the traveling direction, the vehicle icon 322 is located on the right side so that the left area can be displayed widely. Also, when the scope sub-display 34 is displayed in the upper left, the vehicle icon 322 moves to the right so that the remaining area can be used. Also, a target icon for a no parking area or the like is displayed in a central position of the area to indicate the implementation area. When reporting that a no parking area or the like has been passed (passage information), the vehicle icon 322 moves to the upper side of the screen so that a target icon for a no parking area or the like located in the opposite traveling direction can be displayed.

[0160] In the classic scope screen 32, as shown in FIG. 84, a cross gauge 327 is displayed to clearly indicate the position of the focus target and to easily indicate the movement when switching the focus target. The cross gauge 327 is composed of a horizontal line 327H that spans the entire horizontal area of ​​the screen and a vertical line 323V that spans the entire vertical area, and they intersect at the position of the focus target. At the upper end of the vertical line 323V, a horizontal deviation 324H that indicates the horizontal component of the distance to the focus target is displayed. As shown in the figure, the horizontal deviation 324H "13" displayed at an adjacent position on the left side of the vertical line 323V indicates that the vehicle is offset 13 m to the left of the vehicle position. At the right end of the horizontal line 327H, a vertical deviation 324V that indicates the vertical component of the distance to the focus target is displayed. As shown in the figure, the vertical deviation 324V "796" displayed at an adjacent position on the lower side of the horizontal line 327H indicates that the vehicle is offset 796 m forward of the vehicle position. When the focus target is switched between different targets, the cross gauge 327 does not immediately change position, but is displayed and controlled to approach the new target. At this time, the vertical deviation 324V and the horizontal deviation 324H display values ​​that correspond to the position of the cross gauge 327. Such display control of the cross gauge 327 is effective for making it easier to grasp the new focus target when the focus target is switched. For the target icon 326 of the focus target on the classic scope screen 32, a cursor 325 is displayed surrounding the target icon 326. This cursor 325 is animated and repeatedly enlarged and reduced during an audio warning for that target, increasing and decreasing in size.

[0161] The control unit 10 executes control to change the scope color (display color of the scope surface) from time to time while the classic scope screen 32 is displayed. The control unit 10 expresses the system alarm level by the color of the scope surface. In the radar detector 1 of this example, the situation of the vehicle can be judged from the color of the scope surface of the classic scope screen 32. The change in the scope color is set very smoothly. In the radar detector 1 of this example, 10 stages are set as the system alarm level (alarm level) as shown in FIG. 85, and a color is set for each level. The scope color of the classic scope screen 32 is set to a color corresponding to the system alarm level of the target. In the case of multiple targets, the level at which the highest level condition is satisfied is set as the system alarm level, and that color is set as the scope color. FIG. 86 is an example of the case of radio information (weak), in which blue corresponding to system alarm level 1 is set as the scope color. Note that even if the scope color changes, the display colors of the cross gauge 327, vertical deviation 324V, and horizontal deviation 324H do not change, so that consideration is given to not losing sight of the focus target due to the change in scope color.

[0162] In the classic scope screen 32 of this example, as shown in FIG. 87, the public crackdown information is displayed in a window all at once so as to eliminate the need to follow a long telop display while driving. This window display is displayed on the front side of the classic scope screen 32. When entering a city, ward, town, or village that has public crackdown information posted, the public crackdown window 32P is automatically displayed for 10 seconds to display the information of that city, ward, town, or village. If the public crackdown automatic pop-up setting is OFF, the public crackdown window 32P will not start to be displayed automatically. If you want to see the public crackdown window 32P again while it is not displayed, press the MUTE button 223 to display the window again. In this way, when the display is started by manual operation, the display state is maintained for one minute. Also, if the MUTE button 223 is operated while the public crackdown window 32P is displayed, the window can be immediately erased. In the display of this public crackdown window 32P, the current address, year, month, date, day of the week, etc. are displayed below the text display of the public crackdown information. The above public enforcement window function is only available when the Radarscope is set to Classic.

[0163] As shown in Fig. 88, a triangular orientation mark 326M indicating the monitoring direction is animated around the outer periphery of all targets having directional properties such as a monitoring direction among the target icons 326 displayed on the classic scope screen 32. The orientation mark 326M is displayed at a position corresponding to the monitoring direction with the target icon 326 at the center, and further displayed so that the apex of the triangle faces the monitoring direction. When the target icon 326 newly appears on the classic scope screen 32, it appears blinking to attract the user's attention.

[0164] At the bottom of the classic scope screen 32, as shown in FIG. 89, a message window 32M is displayed, and various information is displayed. In the message window (display area) 32M, the icon of the focus target, information corresponding to the target (only when information is available), an arrow showing the direction of the target as seen from the vehicle, and the distance to the target (for which the target icon 326 is not displayed on the classic scope screen 32) are displayed. In the message window 32M relating to the GPS target shown in the figure, the speed limit is displayed as information corresponding to the target. Note that, for the GPS targets corresponding to the icons in FIG. 90 for which the target icon 326 is not displayed on the classic scope screen 32, the arrow and distance are omitted. The icons in the figure are, from the left, sharp curves, merging points, branching points, prefectural borders, ETC lanes, areas with emphasis on no parking, areas with the highest emphasis on no parking, and areas with frequent vehicle theft. Note that the speed limit icon is displayed at the speed limit switching point. Fig. 91 is an example of a message window 32M related to an RD alarm, and Fig. 92 is an example of a message window 32M related to a wireless alarm. Note that in the message window 32M related to a wireless alarm, icons (display colors differing from each other) shown in Fig. 93 are displayed in conjunction with text characters depending on the type of alarm.

[0165] In the classic scope screen 32, a status icon 35 (see FIG. 84) is displayed in a blinking manner at the bottom left of the screen. The status icons 35 include an icon indicating that the vehicle is in a no parking area, an icon indicating that the vehicle is in a high incidence area of ​​theft, and the like. When the vehicle is located in a no parking area or the like, the status icon 35 is lit brightly so that the vehicle can be clearly recognized, and is lit dimly even if the vehicle is outside the area. When the no parking area or high incidence area of ​​theft is set to OFF due to the mode or manual setting, the status icon 35 is completely turned off. When the message window 32M is not displayed, the status icon 35 is displayed in the bottom left corner of the classic scope screen 32, and when the message window 32M is displayed, the status icon 35 is displayed at the top of the left end of the message window 32M. In addition, in the standby screen other than the classic scope screen 32, a similar status icon 35 is displayed in a blinking manner at the top left of the screen.

[0166] ■ 8. Preset screen ■ ■ 8.1 Ring Display ■ A maximum of three ring displays 34 (see FIG. 41) can be set on the preset A to C screens. The settings of display items that can be set on the ring display 34 will be described. The scope sub-display 34 (see FIG. 15 and FIG. 16) on the classic scope screen 32 has exactly the same specifications as the ring display 34.

[0167] Display items that can be preset in the ring display 34 include a clock display, a vehicle speed display, an eco-driving display, an acceleration display, an inclination display, a tide information display, a satellite information display, an alarm panel display, a compass display, an air pressure display, a reminder day display, a reminder distance display, an instantaneous fuel consumption display, an average fuel consumption display, an average fuel consumption display on ordinary roads, an average fuel consumption display on expressways, a current fuel consumption display, a lifetime fuel consumption display, a moving average fuel consumption display, a fuel flow display, an engine water temperature display, an intake air temperature display, an outside air temperature display, a battery voltage display, a throttle opening display, an engine load display, an intake manifold gauge display, a boost gauge display, and a tachometer display. Of these display items, information related to vehicle information can only be selected when the OBD is connected. In addition to these display items, an engine oil sound display, a battery current display, a HV battery capacity display, a HV battery current display, a HV motor RPM display, a HV motor torque display, a HV generator RPM display, and the like may be additionally set.

[0168] When the alarm panel 36 is set in the ring display 34, the same display operation as when the alarm panel 36 is set in the scope sub-display 34 and the ring action by the ring (outer periphery) 340 are executed. In this way, in the radar detector 1 of this example, the scope sub-display 34 in the classic scope screen 32 and the ring display 34 of the preset screen have the same specifications. The reference numeral 34 is set for both the scope sub-display and the ring display. Regardless of whether the classic scope screen 32 or the preset screen is set as the standby screen, if the alarm panel 36 is set in the scope sub-display 34 or the ring display 34, the same alarm notification operation can be received. The following describes display items that can be set in the ring display 34. The contents of the display items are the same for the scope sub-display of the classic scope screen 32.

[0169] As shown in Fig. 94, there are three types of clock display: the left display mode when semi-transparent mode is not selected on the mode setting screen (see Fig. 43), the center display mode when semi-transparent mode is selected, and the right display mode when additional information is set on the additional information setting screen (Fig. 40). In the display mode when semi-transparent mode is selected, the background image is displayed so that it can be seen through. In the clock display, the month, date, and day of the week are set as additional information. In the vehicle speed display, average speed (AVESPD) or maximum speed (MAXSPD) is set as additional information. If either additional information is set to be displayed, the vehicle speed display will be as shown in FIG. 95. Note that the vehicle speed display and each of the following display items can also be selectively set to semi-transparent mode. The display mode when the semi-transparent mode is selected and when it is not selected are the same as in the case of the clock display described above.

[0170] In the eco-driving display of Fig. 96, sudden acceleration is displayed on the top, sudden deceleration on the right, idling on the bottom, and economical speed on the left, as points displayed as a radar chart. Each point is displayed with an upper limit of 100 points and a lower limit of 0 points. Each point has an initial value of 70 points, and is subtracted when the acceleration output of the acceleration sensor 124 and the speed output state from the GPS receiver 121 become an output state that is determined not to be eco-driving, and is added when the output state becomes an output state that is determined to be eco-driving. The eco-driving display displays the numerical value of each point and a graph in which the numerical value is plotted on a radar chart.

[0171] In the acceleration display, as shown in FIG. 97, FR: a meter for forward / reverse acceleration and LR: a meter for left / right acceleration are arranged. In the forward / reverse acceleration, the F side is displayed as a negative value and the R side is displayed as a positive value. In the left / right acceleration, the L side is displayed as a negative value and the R side is displayed as a positive value. Each meter has a first needle on the outer circumference side and a second needle on the inner circumference side. The first needle moves to a position equivalent to a maximum of 0.5G and a minimum of -0.5G, and is held when it exceeds that range. The second needle expresses the change in acceleration by rotation at 0.03G / 360° (one revolution). This second needle rotates with clockwise as positive acceleration. As additional information in the acceleration display, the maximum forward acceleration (MAXFWD) and the maximum left / right acceleration (MAXL / R), which is the maximum absolute value of the left / right acceleration, are set. By selectively setting any of the additional information, the acceleration display is set as shown in the right diagram of FIG. 97(A).

[0172] In the tilt display of FIG. 98, the vehicle tilt of 30 degrees each in the forward, backward, left and right directions is displayed by the movement of a sphere. For this tilt display, a detailed display is prepared as shown in FIG. 98(B). The tilt display is triggered when the output value of the acceleration in the lateral direction (either rightward or leftward) of the vehicle from the acceleration sensor 124 becomes 0.1 G or more, and the upper white hemisphere of the spherical image in FIG. 98(A) is made transparent and the lower black hemisphere is displayed in gray. Then, as shown in FIG. 98(B), a white disk with the same radius as the radius of the hemisphere is drawn on the upper surface of the lower hemisphere (the boundary surface between the upper and lower hemispheres (the surface passing through the equator)), and an image of a 3D object of a car is displayed on the white disk. This 3D object of a car is rotated and displayed on the upper surface of the lower hemisphere in accordance with the current traveling direction detected by the geomagnetic sensor 126. In this detailed display, the vertical direction into the screen is north, the vertical direction towards you is south, the horizontal direction to the right of the screen is east, and the horizontal direction to the left of the screen is west. When the car inside the ball is heading due north, the taillight side is displayed parallel to the screen surface, and the entire taillight side is visible. In the same figure (B), red markers are attached in vertical bands around the disk at positions indicating the direction of travel. The right diagram in the same figure (B) shows a state in which the car is facing south-southeast, with the front of the car facing slightly to the right, and the marker is also displayed slightly to the right. Then, after the output value of the acceleration sensor 124 in the lateral direction of the vehicle (either rightward or leftward) becomes less than 0.1 G, this display continues for three seconds, and the display returns to that of the same figure (A). In this way, when a turning movement is detected based on a lateral G of the car of a certain degree or more, the car inside the ball becomes visible for a certain period of time, and the turning movement is expressed. In this way, the turning situation can be confirmed by the detailed display (B).

[0173] The tide information display in Figure 99 shows the tide levels calculated based on data, not measured amounts. The tide information display first shows the name of the tide observation station closest to the current location, the age of the moon on the current date, and the name of the tide, as shown in Figure 99(A). The tide information display then switches between the name of the tide observation station closest to the current location, the age of the moon on the current date, and the name of the tide, as shown in Figure 99(B), periodically switching between the following displays every 10 seconds: the name of the tide observation station closest to the current location, the age of the moon on the current date, and the name of the tide (left image), the time and tide level of the first low tide of the day, the time and tide level of the first high tide (middle image), the time and tide level of the second low tide of the day, and the time and tide level of the second high tide (right image).

[0174] In the satellite information display of FIG. 100, a grid is displayed with the vehicle position as the center, with the upward direction being north, the downward direction being south, the right direction being east, and the left direction being west. The grid is set with three concentric circles of different radii centered on the vehicle position, and lines passing through the center position in the left-right and up-down directions (however, no lines are drawn within the concentric circle with the smallest radius). In the satellite information display, a round satellite object is drawn at a position corresponding to the satellite position acquired by the GPS receiver 121. After three seconds of display in this state, as shown in FIG. 100(B), the satellite numbers are displayed periodically one satellite at a time. That is, after all acquired satellites are displayed at the corresponding positions as shown in FIG. 100(A), after three seconds have elapsed, the first satellite number (18 in the figure) is displayed as shown in FIG. 100(B). The display time per satellite is three seconds, and after all satellite numbers have been displayed, the display returns to the original display as shown in FIG. 100(A), and this display operation is repeated. It is preferable that the satellite information display be a heading-up display with the vehicle traveling direction facing up. In this Heading Up satellite information display, when the vehicle turns around, the displayed satellite positions also change. It is recommended that the display color of each satellite be displayed in stages according to the C / N. For example, the display colors can be numbered 0 to 5 (0: red, 1: pink, 2: orange, 3: yellow, 4: yellow-green, 5: green), and the display color can be determined by a formula such as color number = C / N ÷ 8 (display color 5 for 5 or more).

[0175] In the alarm panel display, as shown in Figure 101, when an alarm starts, the display order is alarm animation → photo. However, if the alarm panel photo setting is OFF or for targets without photos, photos will not be displayed. Animations are either continued or stopped according to the alarm panel operation settings. Note that once a target has finished a certain amount of animation, after switching to another target, the animation will not start again from the beginning but will start from the photo display. However, if the alarm panel photo setting is OFF or for targets without photos, the animation will start from the beginning.

[0176] Furthermore, the behavior of the alarm panel display when there is no alarm differs between the ring display 34 on the preset screen and the scope sub-display 34 in the classic scope screen 32. In the case of the preset screen, when there is no alarm, the logo display in Fig. 101(B) is displayed. On the other hand, in the case of the scope sub-display 34 in the classic scope screen, after the alarm disappears and the logo display is displayed, the scope sub-display 34 itself disappears after a while.

[0177] In the compass display of FIG. 102, the direction is displayed based on the geomagnetism detected by the geomagnetic sensor 126, with the vehicle's traveling direction being the upper direction of the screen. The barometric pressure display shows the current barometric pressure, as shown in Figure 103. In this example, the barometric pressure display shows a range from a minimum of 700 hPa to a maximum of 1050 hPa. The reminder days display is the number of remaining days set in the reminder, as shown in Figure 104. If no setting is made or if the remaining days reach zero, "----" is displayed. The number of days shown in the figure is the number of remaining days for oil, oil element, tires, and battery from the top. The reminder distance display is a display that can be selected when the OBD is connected, as shown in Figure 105, and displays the remaining distance set by the reminder. This reminder distance display is a subtraction trip meter that displays the remaining distance. If no setting is made or if the remaining distance reaches zero, "----" is displayed. When the remaining distance is less than 10,000 km, units of 100 m are displayed. The distances illustrated in the figure are, from the top, oil, oil element, tires, and battery. The object of subtraction of the reminder distance is the lifetime engine mileage in the case of oil and oil element, and the lifetime mileage in the case of tires and battery.

[0178] In the instantaneous fuel consumption display in FIG. 106, the instantaneous fuel consumption is displayed in the range of 0.0 to 99.9 km / L. The needle is 5 km / L at the lower limit of the scale, 50 km / L at the upper limit of the scale, 0 km / L at the lowest point, and 100 km / L at the highest point. The specifications of this scale are common to each fuel consumption display in FIG. 107 to FIG. 111. The lower section has a numerical display section and an indicator. This indicator is an index showing whether the fuel consumption is good or not, and displays red when the fuel consumption is 0 to 5 km / L, complements the red to yellow range when the fuel consumption is 5 to 10 km / L, complements the yellow to green range when the fuel consumption is 10 to 30 km / L, and displays a green indicator (a circle imitating a lamp) when the fuel consumption is 30 km / L or more. The average fuel consumption display in FIG. 107 shows the average fuel consumption. The general fuel consumption display in FIG. 108 shows the average fuel consumption on general roads. The highway fuel consumption display in Figure 109 shows the average fuel consumption on the highway.

[0179] The current fuel consumption display shows the fuel consumption since the radar detector 1 was turned on as a number in the range of 0.0 to 99.9 km / L, as shown in Figure 110. The value may change suddenly while not enough time has passed since the radar detector 1 was turned on, but as the time increases, the value converges. It can be reset by performing the OBD setting - average clear operation even when the power is on. Additional information on the current fuel consumption display is the maximum current fuel consumption (MAXAVE). The display setting for this maximum current fuel consumption (MAXAVE) becomes effective when the mileage reaches 1 km after the radar detector 1 is turned on. This is because there is a risk that an extremely good value will be displayed if the mileage is short. The lifetime fuel efficiency display in Figure 111 shows the lifetime fuel efficiency.

[0180] The moving average fuel consumption is displayed as shown in Figure 112, and is displayed as a number in the range of 0.0 to 99.9 km / L. The upper row shows a bar graph of the fuel consumed in a 2 km section. The bar graph has a maximum of 10 sections, each of which has a height of 25 cc, meaning that one bar graph can represent a maximum of 250 cc of fuel. Every time 2 km is traveled, the latest section fuel consumption starts at zero, and the section fuel consumption of each existing bar graph moves to the right (older side). The top of the current section fuel consumption only for the latest section fuel flashes. If the section fuel consumption is an array of 9 items (fuel[0] to fuel[8]) and the latest section distance is dist, the moving average fuel consumption m, which represents the fuel consumption of the most recent 16 km, is calculated using the following formula. (Formula 1) TIFF2025063246000002.tif28168

[0181] The section fuel consumption is stored in non-volatile memory, so it will be carried over the next time the system is started. Carrying over the section fuel consumption in this way means that a value that is different from the current fuel consumption and is not useful for reference will not be displayed, even if the distance is short. The section fuel consumption is reset by clearing the average in the OBD settings. Additional information displayed in the moving average fuel consumption display is the maximum moving average fuel consumption (MAXMOV). This maximum moving average fuel consumption (MAXMOV) displays the maximum value during the current drive, which becomes effective after driving 16km after resetting.

[0182] The fuel flow rate display shows the fuel flow rate per minute as shown in Figure 113, and the numbers are displayed in the range of 0 to 999 mL / min. The bar graph is updated every time the consumed fuel is taken in via the OBD function. There are models with an OBD communication cycle of 5 Hz and 1 Hz, and the graph update speed differs depending on the model. Each square in the bar graph is 20 mL / min, and a maximum of 200 mL / min can be displayed with one bar graph. The squares that correspond to fractions less than 20 mL are displayed with different brightness. Furthermore, if the fuel flow rate remains zero for about 2 seconds, the words "FUEL CUT" are displayed scrolling from right to left. Additional information on the fuel flow rate display includes the maximum fuel flow rate (MAXFLW).

[0183] The engine water temperature display, as shown in Figure 114, shows the engine water temperature, with numbers ranging from -40 to 215°C. The needle is 0°C at the bottom of the scale (45° left), 80 to 105°C at the center (it barely moves within this 25°C range), -40°C at the bottom point (53° left), and 160°C at the top point (53° right). The same is true for the intake air temperature display (Figure 115). Additional information on the engine water temperature display is the maximum engine water temperature (MAXENG). Additional information on the intake air temperature display is the maximum intake air temperature (MAXITK).

[0184] In the intake air temperature display in FIG. 115, the intake air temperature is displayed in the range of -40 to 215° C. An additional display to the intake air temperature display is the maximum outside air temperature (MAXAMB). The outside temperature display is as shown in Figure 116, and is displayed in a range of -40 to 215°C. The needle is at its lowest point (53° left) at -30°C and at its highest point (53° right) at 60°C. Additional information on the outside temperature display is the maximum outside temperature (MAXAMB).

[0185] The engine oil temperature display, as shown in Figure 117, shows the engine oil temperature, with numbers ranging from -40 to 215°C. The needle indicates 0°C at the bottom of the scale (45° left), 100 to 135°C in the center (it barely moves between these 35°C), -40°C at the bottom point (53° left), and 190°C at the top point (53° right). Additional information on the engine oil temperature display is the maximum engine oil temperature (MAXOIL).

[0186] The battery voltage display is as shown in Figure 118. The numbers are displayed in the range of 0.0 to 25.5 V. The needle is at its lowest point (53° left) at 0 V and at its highest point (53° right) at 25.5 V. The throttle opening display is as shown in Figure 119, and shows the throttle opening. Numbers are displayed in the range of 0 to 100%. One color segment of the circular graph display represents 4%. Fractions of 4% are expressed as brightness. Additional information on the throttle opening display includes the average throttle opening (AVETHR) and maximum throttle opening (MAXTHR). The engine load display is as shown in Figure 120. The engine load is displayed as a number ranging from 0 to 100%. One color segment of the circular graph represents 4%. The fraction of 4% is expressed as brightness. Additional information on the engine load display includes the average engine load (AVELOD) and maximum engine load (MAXLOD).

[0187] As shown in Figure 121, the intake manifold gauge display shows the relative pressure of the intake manifold to the atmospheric pressure (101.325 kPa). The numbers are displayed in the range of -1.01 to 1.54 x 100 kPa. The intake manifold gauge is for cars without a supercharger, and in cars without a supercharger, it will not show a value greater than 0.0 except for running pressure. It approaches 0.0 at full throttle, and is -1.01 at vacuum. The indicator at the bottom left of the number shows the pressure with color. This indicator is always lit, and is as follows: -1 or less: green, -1.0 to -0.5: complement between green and yellow, -0.5 to 0.0: complement between yellow and red, and 0.0 or more: red. Because the amount of change is large, the needle has an afterimage, which makes it easier to recognize the movement. Additional information on the intake manifold gauge display is the maximum intake manifold pressure (MAXINM).

[0188] The boost gauge display, as shown in Figure 122, shows the intake manifold pressure relative to the atmospheric pressure (101.325 kPa). The numbers are displayed in the range of -1.01 to 1.54 x 100 kPa. The boost gauge display is for cars with a turbocharger, and may show a value higher than atmospheric pressure due to turbocharging. When the value exceeds 0.00, boost begins and the boost indicator at the bottom left flashes. When the value is less than 0.00, the light goes out. The indicator colors are 0.0: green, 0.0 to 0.5: complement between green and yellow, 0.5 to 1.0: complement between yellow and red, and 1.0 or more: red. Because the amount of change is large, the needle has an afterimage, which makes it easier to recognize the movement. Additional information on the intake manifold gauge display is the maximum boost pressure (MAXBST).

[0189] The tachometer display shows engine RPM as shown in Figure 123. The numbers are displayed in the range of 0 to 9999 rpm, and the needle moves to a position appropriate to the RPM even if the RPM exceeds 8000 rpm. Even if the amount of change is large, the needle has an afterimage, making the movement easy to recognize. Additional information on the tachometer display includes the average RPM (AVERPM) and maximum RPM (MAXRPM).

[0190] In addition, in the case of a hybrid vehicle, it is also good to additionally set the battery current display (Figure 124), HV battery capacity display (Figure 125), HV battery current display (Figure 126), HV motor RPM display (Figure 127), HV motor torque display (Figure 128), and HV generator RPM display (Figure 129). Additional information for the HV motor RPM display is the maximum HV motor RPM (MAXRPM). Additional information for the HV motor torque display is the maximum HV motor torque (MAXTRQ).

[0191] ■ 8.2 Background Settings ■ In the preset A to C screens, a background image (such as a photo) can be selectively set using the custom image setting screen H2 (see FIG. 70) in FIG. 130. The background image can be set for each of the preset A to C screens. In the custom image setting screen H2, selection buttons corresponding to the start-up screen and the preset A to C screens are arranged. For example, when the selection button of the preset A screen is operated, a selection screen of the background image of the preset A screen is displayed as shown in FIG. 131 and FIG. 132. The image selected in this selection screen is set as the background image of the preset A screen. If there is no photo data in the folder (fourth layer) under / user / picture / , the default background is displayed. If there is photo data in the folder (fourth layer) under / user / picture / , the photo data is displayed as a thumbnail (see FIG. 131 and 132). If a desired photo from the thumbnail display is touched or remotely operated, the photo can be set as the background of the preset screen. When a touch operation is performed, the photo set as shown in the central figure in FIG. 132 is previewed for several seconds. It should be noted that, in the custom image setting screen H2, by operating the selection button corresponding to the start-up screen, it is also possible to select a background image for the start-up screen.

[0192] In the radar detector 1 of this embodiment, the number and display positions of the ring displays 34 in the preset screen can be appropriately set by the user. Such specifications can flexibly meet the needs of users who want to display a background photo. When an item selection button in the custom image setting screen H2 in FIG. 130 is selected, a screen for setting display items, including OFF, for the three ring displays 34 in the preset screen is displayed, as in FIG. 133 illustrating the case of the preset A screen. By turning OFF the central ring display 34 as in the left column, or turning OFF the central and lower left ring displays 34 as in the right column, a preset screen that shows the background photo well can be set.

[0193] It is also possible to set an alarm panel 36 on the ring display 34 in the preset screen, as shown in FIG. 134. If the alarm panel 36 can be set on the ring display 34, even if the standby fixation is set on the standby⇔radarscope switching screen AA2 (see FIG. 19) and switching from the preset screen to the radarscope screen is not performed, an alarm can be displayed using the ring display 34 on the preset screen. FIG. 13(a) is an example of an alarm in which an animated image of the N system is displayed on the alarm panel 36 of the ring display 34 in the preset screen. FIG. 13(b) is an example of an alarm in which a photo image of an speed camera is displayed on the alarm panel 36 of the ring display 34 in the preset screen. FIG. 13(c) is an example of a case where an alarm event has not occurred, and in this case, a default wallpaper is displayed on the alarm panel 36. It is also good to configure the device so that a preferred image can be set as the wallpaper. Note that the visibility of photo images and animation images may be reduced if the backlight is turned on at night. In such a case, it is good to adopt a configuration in which the alarm panel 36 does not have a backlight. It should be noted that even if the ring display 34 in the preset screen is selected, a ring action, which will be described later, is executed if the alarm panel 36 is set. The details of this action will be described later with reference to Figs. 148 to 152.

[0194] ■ 9. Ring display specifications ■ ■ 9.1 Transparent display ■ The ring display 34 on the preset screen or the scope sub-display 34, which is a ring display in the classic scope screen 32, can be displayed in a semi-transparent mode that allows the background image to be seen through. In the radar detector 1 of this embodiment, the semi-transparent display is realized by using an alpha blending technique that blends multiple images using a coefficient alpha. The alpha blending technique is a well-known technique in software for game development and the like.

[0195] In the case of the ring display (scope sub-display) 34 of the alarm panel 36 illustrated in FIG. 135, as shown in FIG. 136, it has a four-layer structure consisting of a gray back panel 36A, a photo panel 36B that displays a photo, an animation panel 36C that displays an animation, and a ring panel 36D that includes a ring 340. In the case of a preset screen, this four-layer structure is displayed on the front side of the background image. In the case of a classic scope screen 32, this layer structure is displayed on the front side of the scope surface. Of the display panels that make up the layer structure, the display state of the display panels other than the ring panel 36D changes under the control of the coefficient α. The ring panel 36D is always displayed with the coefficient α at 100%, and the display state is fixed.

[0196] In the non-transparent mode, the coefficient α of the back panel 36A is set to 100%, which makes the transmittance of the background image zero. On the other hand, in the semi-transparent mode, the coefficient α of the back panel 36A is set to 25%, which makes the background image visible through the back panel 36A. In the semi-transparent mode, the coefficient α is set to about 25% instead of zero, in order to create a moderate sense of transparency. If the coefficient α is set to zero, the glasses-like appearance is lost, as with glasses without lenses, and the sense of transparency cannot be created well. On the other hand, if the coefficient α is set to 25%, a difference occurs in the appearance between the area of ​​the background image without the ring display 34 and the area of ​​the background image viewed through the back panel 36A of the ring display 34, and the ring display 34 is seen through, that is, a sense of transparency can be created. Just as fashion glasses do not look "realistic" if the lenses are not fitted, if the coefficient α of the ring display 34 is set to zero and completely transparent, the appropriate sense of transparency is lost.

[0197] While the warning panel 36 is being displayed, the coefficient α of both the photo panel 36B and the animation panel 36C is controlled within a range of 0% to 95%. When the photo panel 36B is displayed, the coefficient α of the photo panel 36B is set to 95%, while the coefficient α of the animation panel 36C is set to 0%. This causes a photo image to be displayed on the warning panel 36. If the relationship between the two coefficients α is reversed, an animation image can be displayed on the warning panel 36 instead of a photo. When switching from a photo image to an animation image, the coefficients α are smoothly increased and decreased, respectively, to produce a gradual transition from the photo image to the animation image.

[0198] In the radar detector 1 of this example, a difference is set between the value of the coefficient α when displaying the photo panel 36B and the value of the coefficient α when displaying the animation panel 36C. The coefficient α is set larger for the photo panel 36B, thereby suppressing the degree to which the background image is visible through. This is because in the case of a photo image, which has a higher spatial frequency than an animation image and looks "cluttered", the degree to which visibility is reduced by the background image being visible through is high. In particular, when a photo is set as the background image, the decrease in visibility is more noticeable because the background photo is visible through the image. On the other hand, in the case of an animation image in which the area is painted with a solid color, the effect of the background image being visible through the image is small, and the degree to which visibility is reduced is low. Instead of this example, it is also good to control the coefficient α to be appropriately changed according to the distribution of the spatial frequency of the photo panel 36B, the animation panel 36C, etc. For example, it is good to set the coefficient α low for a panel that is distributed up to an area with a high spatial frequency. The spatial frequency of the panel may also be specified from JPEG data. It is also possible to set the coefficient α to a constant value for both the animation image and the photograph image. In this case, it is possible to provide consistency in the transparency of the ring display 34.

[0199] ■ 9.2 Display of additional information ■ In the case of a ring display 34 that displays a clock, speed, or boost pressure (for example, FIG. 137), it has a layered structure of a base panel 34A that corresponds to the dial of the clock, etc., a pointer 34C of the clock, etc., and a scale 34B that indicates the increments (see FIG. 138). The transmittance of the base panel 34A is adjusted by controlling the coefficient α, while the pointer 34C and scale 34B are displayed without being transparent. The coefficient α of the base panel 34A is adjusted to 25% in semi-transparent mode and 100% in non-transparent mode.

[0200] In some ring displays, such as the ring display 34 that displays a clock, boost pressure, etc., additional information can be set. For example, in the case of the ring display 34 of vehicle speed (see FIG. 95), the maximum speed can be set as additional information. In displaying the additional information, a specific letter or number is displayed by selectively lighting one of a plurality of segments for displaying letters or numbers, thereby displaying the additional information. Among the segments, the unlit segments are displayed dimly with a coefficient α=25%, and the lit segments are displayed brightly with a coefficient α=90%. In the display of this example, all the segments are displayed to varying degrees, while the bright segments display letters such as numbers.

[0201] The display of the additional information starts 3 seconds (a predetermined time) after the vehicle speed becomes zero km / h, and ends when the vehicle speed exceeds zero km / h. The additional information is overwritten and displayed on the ring display 34 (see FIG. 95). For example, in the case of vehicle speed, when the display of the additional information starts, an animation operation is executed to make the speedometer-like needle and scale disappear, as shown in FIG. 139 to FIG. 140. This animation operation is an operation in which each part such as the numbers and needles representing the scale gradually shrinks toward its center and finally becomes a point and disappears. The numbers on the scale shrink toward their respective centers (positions corresponding to the center of gravity). The needles shrink around the axis of rotation of the needles, become a point at the center position, and disappear. After that, the maximum vehicle speed is displayed as the additional information, as shown in FIG. 141.

[0202] If the display start time for the additional information is set to 3 seconds after the vehicle speed reaches zero, the driver can have time to shift his / her line of sight from the front to the display screen of the radar detector 1 after the vehicle stops, and can enjoy the animation action described above. When the display ends, if the additional information is immediately erased when the vehicle speed exceeds zero, the display of the ring display 34 can be switched when the display screen of the radar detector 1 is captured in the driver's field of vision. When the display of the additional information ends, an animation action opposite to the above animation action is executed. In this animation action, the scales and pointers appear as if they are springing from a single point, expand, and are displayed at a predetermined position with a predetermined size.

[0203] ■ 9.3 Ring Action ■ In the classic scope screen 32, as shown in Figs. 142 to 147, the scope sub-display 34 surrounded by a circular ring 340 may be displayed at the upper left. Except when the scope sub-display 34 is set to OFF (hidden), any one of the following is displayed according to the setting: clock, vehicle speed, eco-driving, acceleration, inclination, tide information, satellite information, alarm panel, compass, air pressure, reminder days, reminder distance, instantaneous fuel consumption, average fuel consumption, general road average fuel consumption, highway average fuel consumption, current fuel consumption, lifetime fuel consumption, moving average fuel consumption, fuel flow rate, engine water temperature, intake air temperature, outside air temperature, engine oil temperature, battery voltage, throttle opening, intake manifold gauge, boost gauge, tachometer, battery current, HV battery capacity, HV battery current, HV motor RPM, HV motor torque, and HV generator RPM. When the alarm panel 36 is set, the scope sub-display 34 is displayed when an alarm voice (voice) is generated, and is erased when no alarm voice is generated.

[0204] When an alarm sound is generated, the control unit 10 causes the ring 340 forming the outer frame of the scope sub-display 34 of the alarm panel 36 to execute a predetermined display operation and perform various alarm expressions. Note that the alarm expressions by the ring 340 are also the same for the ring display 34 in which the alarm panel 36 in the preset screen is set.

[0205] The predetermined actions that the control unit 10 causes the ring 340 to execute when the alarm panel 36 is set on the scope sub-display 34 include (1) an arrow action, (2) a rolling action, and (3) a flash action. (1) Arrow movement As shown in Fig. 142 and Fig. 143, in the case of the alarm panel 36 of a visible target, the target's orientation is animated three times each time the target is focused. Fig. 143 shows a ring 340. Each frame constituting the ring 340 represents a portion whose color can be changed. In the ring 340 of this example, such portions are arranged all around the circumference with gaps. In the figure, the blank areas represent portions that remain unpainted, and the hatched areas represent portions (specific portions) that are lit (colored). The arrow action includes an action of moving from both sides toward a specific portion (c) located halfway between 2 o'clock and 3 o'clock, as shown in Fig. 142 (a) → (b) → (c) of the figure, like a clock face. In the arrow action of this example, the actions of (a) → (b) → (c) are repeated three times, and then a specific portion located halfway between 2 o'clock and 3 o'clock is displayed, thereby displaying the orientation of the target.

[0206] The operation setting of the alarm panel 36 in this example can be set to three types: animation loop, animation → still, and still. With the animation loop setting, the operation (a) → (b) → (c) is repeated three times, after which the display (c) → (d) is repeated alternately, and the target bearing is displayed in a vibrating manner. With the animation → still setting, the operation (a) → (b) → (c) is repeated three times, after which the display is fixed at (c) and the target bearing is displayed. With the still setting, the target bearing is immediately displayed as a still display of (c) without going through the arrow operation.

[0207] (2)Rolling motion As shown in Figures 144 and 145, during RD (radar) warning, radio warning, or from 350m before the speed camera (from the start of the vehicle speed notification) until it passes, a warning is given by rotating the ring. In particular, during an RD warning, the rotation speed increases according to the warning level. This rolling action is performed regardless of the warning panel operation settings. (3) Flash operation As shown in Figures 146 and 147, the entire ring flashes several times for targets without direction, such as vehicle burglary, parking ban, speed limit change, merging, etc. If the alarm panel operation setting is set to animation loop or animation → still, the flashing action is executed, and if set to still, the entire ring is lit. The display color of the ring action is set to a color corresponding to the type of "red," "yellow," "blue," or "green" (see FIG. 4) that indicates the urgency (alert level) of the target of the alert.

[0208] Examples of ring actions when the alarm panel 36 is set to the ring display 34 in the preset screen are shown in Figs. 148 to 152. Fig. 148 is an example of an alarm for a GPS target with a direction, such as a loop coil-type speed camera, and the direction to the target is displayed by an arrow action. Fig. 149 is an example of a wireless alarm, and attention is drawn to the rolling action. The display color at this time is set to a color corresponding to the type of wireless (see Fig. 85). Fig. 150 is an example of an RD alarm. The rotation speed of the rolling action is changed depending on the reception level. Fig. 151 is an example of a notification for a GPS target (merging) without a direction. At this time, the entire ring 340 flashes by a flash action. The display color is set to a color corresponding to the type in Fig. 4. Fig. 152 is an example of an alarm when the distance to the speed camera is within 350 m. Attention is drawn to the rolling action with high speed rotation.

[0209] ■ 10. Posting ■ According to the radar detector 1 of this embodiment, it is possible to post information related to traffic monitoring activities to an external server. ■ 10.1 Data specifications for posted information ■ The data specifications of the posted information by the radar detector 1 in this example are as shown in Figure 153. Note that in this figure, header information and the like required for communication are omitted. The posted information in this example is composed of product information (serial number, etc.) of the radar detector 1 for identifying the poster, and posted pin information. The breakdown of each piece of data such as X, Y, A, etc. that makes up the posted pin information is as shown in Figure 154(a). Of the data in Figure 154(a), the contents of the data T, R, and M are as shown in Figures 154(b), (c), and (d).

[0210] Freshness information is information that indicates the time when the traffic monitoring activity of the posted subject was carried out. Depending on the time when the traffic monitoring activity of the subject was carried out, a data value that indicates freshness is specified, as shown in Figure 154 (c). For example, if the posted information is about a traffic monitoring activity that is currently being carried out, the freshness value will be zero, and if the posted information is about a traffic monitoring activity that was carried out more than one week but within the last month, the freshness value will be 20. On the other hand, for posted information that is about a permanently installed speed camera, the freshness data value will be 255. The direction type information is information that supplements the enforcement direction included in the location information. By using the direction type information, it is possible to specify the enforcement direction of the monitoring activity of the opposite lane, as well as to specify whether the traffic monitoring activity is to the right or left side of the driving lane. For example, if the traffic monitoring activity is targeting the driving lane, the enforcement direction type is 0x01, which is 180 degrees reversed from the traveling direction (vehicle traveling direction) of 0x02 in Figure 155. For example, when posting pin 44 (Figure 157) is registered in front of an speed camera installed in the central reservation, the speed camera is set diagonally to the right of the driving lane. In this case, the enforcement direction type is the direction 0x10 in the same figure.

[0211] ■ 10.2 Posting process ■ (1) Creation of posted information When the control unit 10 detects an operation of the MEMORY button 222 while the standby screen is being displayed, it pops up four registration menu buttons 313 including a pin setting button on the screen as shown in Fig. 156. The registration menu buttons 313 include a pin setting button for registering a posting pin 44 (Fig. 157), an ITY map button for displaying as a two-dimensional barcode the latitude and longitude of the vehicle's positioning position at the time the button is pressed, a My Area button for registering a My Area, and a Cancel button for canceling the registered area.

[0212] When the pin setting button is touched, the control unit 10 sets a posting pin 44 at the current position on the map screen 31 as shown in FIG. 157, and registers the position information (latitude and longitude, address, enforcement direction) and the pin registration time of the posting target in the posting pin storage area. In the radar detector 1 of this example, which can register up to four posting pin information items in the posting pin storage area, a maximum of four posting pins 44 can be registered from the first pin to the fourth pin. In this figure, since all pins are empty, the first pin is set at the current position as the posting pin 44, and the position information at that time and the pin registration date and time are stored in association with the first pin. The activity content information indicating the type, implementation, method, etc. of the traffic monitoring activity is generated according to the subsequent user operation (FIGS. 161 to 163) and stored in the posting pin storage area.

[0213] When all four post pins 44 have been registered and four pieces of post pin information are stored in the post pin memory area, a registration menu button 313 in Fig. 158 pops up in response to operation of the MEMORY button 222. Here, the registration menu button, which includes a message "Pins are full," displays a message indicating that the post pin 44 cannot be registered. In this example, since the enforcement direction is essential information for the posted information, the posted pin 44 cannot be registered when the heading direction is not determined by the GPS function. When the MEMORY button 222 is operated when the heading direction is not determined, the control unit 10 pops up the registration menu button 313 including a registration menu button indicating that the heading is not determined (Fig. 159). When the MEMORY button 222 is operated in a non-positioning state where positioning is not being performed by the GPS function, the control unit 10 displays a caption at the top of the map screen 31 indicating that a GPS search is in progress (Fig. 160).

[0214] When the control unit 10 detects a touch operation on the map screen 31, it displays the setting list screen 1A in the top row of FIG. 161. On this setting list screen 1A, various setting buttons including a post button for posting post information are arranged. When the post button is touched, the control unit 10 switches to displaying a post pin menu J1 in the middle row in the figure. This post pin menu screen J1 is a screen in which a confirmation button and a delete button are arranged for each post pin. For unregistered post pins, both the confirmation button and the delete button are displayed in a shadow and cannot be operated. When the control unit 10 detects a touch operation on the pin confirmation button, it reads out post pin information corresponding to that post pin from the post pin memory area. The control unit 10 displays a pin confirmation screen J2 in which a post button for starting a posting process is arranged in addition to a text display of the position information (latitude and longitude, address, enforcement direction) and time information (pin registration date and time) of the read post pin information. The generation of post information is started in response to a touch operation on this post button.

[0215] The posting buttons include a registration posting button for posting posted pin information, and a delete posting button for requesting the deletion of posted information. A delete posting for deleting posted information is a posting when the traffic monitoring activity corresponding to the posted information has already ended or is not being carried out. When the control unit 10 detects a touch operation of the delete posting button, it generates a code image 15C in which the posted information of the deletion request is recorded, and displays a posting screen J81 including this code image 15C on the touch panel 15.

[0216] When the control unit 10 detects a touch operation of the registration posting button in the pin confirmation screen J2 as shown in Fig. 162, it appropriately displays posting screens J3 to J80 of Fig. 162 and Fig. 163 on the touch panel 15 according to the type of traffic monitoring activity, etc. The posting screens J3 to J5 in Fig. 162 are screens for generating activity content information (Fig. 153) such as the type (category) of the traffic monitoring activity to be posted, its implementation method, method, etc.

[0217] The posting screen J3 is a screen for selecting the type (category) of traffic monitoring activity. The posting screens J4 and J5 are screens for selecting the implementation and method of traffic monitoring activity. Here, the types of traffic monitoring activity are the types of traffic monitoring activity such as speed cameras, N systems, checkpoints, and enforcement. The variations in the implementation and method of traffic monitoring activity differ depending on the type of traffic monitoring activity. For example, with the N system, there are no variations in the implementation and method. On the other hand, for enforcement, there are variations such as speed traps and mobile speed cameras, and further, for mobile speed cameras, there are variations such as radar type and stealth type. Whether or not the posting screen is displayed during the posting operation differs depending on the type of traffic enforcement activity, etc.

[0218] All posting screens J4 and J5, except for posting screen J3 which allows the user to select the implementation method and method of traffic monitoring activities, are provided with an "Other" operation button. When the "Other" operation button is operated, the control unit 10 confirms the activity content information stored in the posting pin memory area and immediately switches and displays the posting screen. In the radar detector 1 of this example with such specifications, for example, even a user who does not know the differences between speed camera (speed violation) methods can relatively easily create posting information with a detailed level of "speed camera has been installed" according to their knowledge level. On the other hand, a user with a high level of knowledge who is familiar with the differences between speed camera methods can create posting information with a high level of detail by selecting one of the methods on the posting screen.

[0219] The control unit 10 adds the activity content information generated in response to user operations on the posting screens J3 to J5 to the posting pin information stored in the posting pin memory area. Note that, except for the posting screen J3 for selecting the type of traffic monitoring activity to be posted, the posting screens J4 and J5 for selecting the implementation form, method, etc. have operation buttons for selecting "other" or "unknown." The purpose of providing the operation buttons for selecting "other" etc. on the posting screens J4 and J5 is to simplify posting by users who are not very familiar with traffic enforcement, and to stimulate posting.

[0220] The posting screen J6 in Fig. 163 is an operation screen for inputting freshness information (Figs. 153 and 154) indicating the implementation time of the traffic monitoring activity to be posted. In addition to an operation button for selecting currently ongoing, this posting screen J6 has an operation button for within one week, within one month, within three months, etc. The control unit 10 adds the freshness information corresponding to the operation button selected on the posting screen J6 to the posting pin information stored in the posting pin memory area. The posting screen J7 enlarged and shown in FIG. 164 is a posting screen for selecting the type of enforcement direction. Operation buttons for "Driving lane", "Opposite lane", "Right direction", and "Left direction" are arranged on this posting screen J7. An intuitive illustration of the corresponding content is arranged below each operation button. Direction type information (FIGS. 153 to 155) corresponding to the operation button selected on the posting screen J7 is added to the posting pin information stored in the posting pin memory area.

[0221] When any of the operation buttons is operated on the posting screen J7, the generation of the posting pin information (Fig. 153) is completed. The control unit 10 reads out the posting pin information from the posting pin memory area, and generates the posting information by adding the product information (Fig. 153). Then, a code image 15C in which the posting information is recorded is generated, and the posting screen J80 including the code image 15C is displayed on the touch panel 15 as shown in Fig. 163. A user who wishes to post may photograph the code image 15C with a mobile terminal such as a smartphone (multi-function mobile phone) that has started posting software compatible with code images. The mobile terminal that photographs the code image 15C executes image processing to cut out the code image in the photographed image and reads the posting information recorded in the code image 15C, and transmits the posting information to the server side.

[0222] A registered posting pin 44 (Figure 157, etc.) can be deleted by operating the Delete button on the posting pin menu screen J1 in the middle of Figure 161. When this Delete button is operated, the deletion of the corresponding posting pin is completed via a screen for confirming the deletion and a screen indicating that the deletion has been completed, as shown in Figure 165(a). By operating the system button on the setting list screen 1A at the top of Figure 161, it is possible to switch to and display a data deletion screen, as shown in Figure 165(b). It is also possible to delete the posting pin and the corresponding posting pin information all at once by selecting the posting pin button on this data deletion screen.

[0223] The radar detector 1 of this example transfers the posting information to the mobile terminal via the code image 15C (Fig. 163). Alternatively, the radar detector 1 and the mobile terminal may be connected in a communicable state via wireless communication such as WiFi, and the posting information may be transferred. For example, when a dedicated software is running on the mobile terminal, if a posting button displayed on the touch panel 15 of the radar detector 1 is operated, the posting information may be posted via the mobile terminal. To provide the radar detector 1 with a WiFi function, a WiFi module or the like may be incorporated. The mobile terminal may be a mobile terminal having an access point (tethering) function. If the radar detector 1 is capable of wireless communication with the mobile terminal, it is also possible to receive the posting target information via the mobile terminal. Notification and warning of the posting target information may be made on the radar detector 1 side.

[0224] ■ 11. Summary ■ As described above, the radar detector 1 of this embodiment is a vehicle system that allows for a variety of settings through user operation and can precisely meet a wide range of user needs. For users who want detailed information, it is possible to present very detailed, specialized information. On the other hand, for users who want information that is intuitively easy to understand, various ideas are incorporated to make it easier to understand the information. Furthermore, the alarm panel 36 can be set for the information display area (ring display) for setting vehicle speed, etc., so that an alarm can be issued for users who want to set the display screen (preset screen) for vehicle information based on the OBD function as standby.

[0225] In particular, on the classic scope screen 32 (FIG. 13, etc.), targets around the vehicle are displayed on the scope surface in an easy-to-understand manner. On this classic scope screen 32, one of the targets is selected as a focus target, and information about the focus target is notified. The focus target is marked by a cross gauge 327 or a cursor 325, so it is possible to know at a glance which target is the focus target. This makes it easy for the driver to know while driving as well.

[0226] Information about the focus target is notified using the display color of the scope surface, the scope sub-display 34, and the message window 32M. All of the displays are very easy to understand, and the information can be grasped intuitively. The radar detector 1 of this example, which allows the driver or the like to be intuitively grasped in this way, is a system that can encourage the driver to concentrate on driving by providing appropriate support. Furthermore, instead of the initial setting alarm panel 36, the scope sub-display 34 can also display a clock, vehicle speed, etc. according to the user's preference. This radar detector 1 can precisely meet a wide range of user needs, and is a system that is useful to a variety of users.

[0227] In the preset screen (FIG. 43, etc.) in which the ring display 34 can be set to up to three locations, a wide variety of display items can be set to the ring display 34 according to the user's preferences. The ring display 34 has the same specifications as the scope sub-display 34 of the classic scope screen 32, and it is also possible to set an alarm panel 36. Therefore, when the preset screen is set to standby, it is also possible to place the ring display 34 of the alarm panel 36 together with the ring displays 34 of vehicle speed and acceleration. If the alarm panel 36 is set to any of the ring displays 34, it is possible to receive notifications of monitoring information related to traffic monitoring activities even when the preset screen is fixed to standby.

[0228] In the radar detection 1 of this example, in which the ring display 34 and the scope sub-display 34 are set to the same specifications, the consistency of operation is guaranteed between the preset screen and the classic scope screen 32, and the ease of learning the operation method and ease of use are improved. In particular, by adopting a circular display area for the scope sub-display 34, the affinity with the ring display 34 for displaying information such as vehicle speed and acceleration in the preset screen is improved, and common specifications are realized. In the preset screen, even if an alarm panel 36 is set in one of the ring displays 34, no sense of incongruity is felt (Fig. 148, etc.).

[0229] The outer periphery of the scope sub-display 34 and the ring display 34 is formed by a circular ring 340. In the radar detector 1 of this example, a display action (ring action) is set using the ring 340, which is also the decorative frame of the scope sub-display 34. By using the ring 340, it is possible to express various movements such as an arrow movement (FIG. 142, etc.), a rolling movement (FIG. 144, etc.), and a flash movement (FIG. 146, etc.) by moving the part displayed as if a lamp is lit. If a movement that is easily detected by the human eye is incorporated into the notification action, it becomes possible to attract the attention of the driver while driving with high certainty, and notification information can be transmitted with high certainty. Since it is possible to reduce the need to pay attention to the screen of the radar detector 1 in a state where there is no notification, it is possible to direct the attention of the driver while driving to the forward direction of travel, thereby improving safety. The display color of the display action by the ring 340 is a color according to the type of traffic monitoring activity to be notified. A user who is familiar with the relationship between the type of traffic monitoring activity and the color can immediately understand the driving conditions of the vehicle just by looking at the color of the Ring Action.

[0230] Furthermore, the preset screen can also be set to a background image prepared by the user (Fig. 133, etc.). If an important photo is set as the background image, by setting one of the ring displays 34 to hidden, the display area of ​​the background image can be enlarged to show the photo to a passenger or to view it yourself. Since it is entirely arbitrary to set which of the three ring displays 34 to be hidden, it is advisable to set the hidden ring display 34 to display an important part of the photo. Note that it is also possible to select a semi-transparent display mode for the ring display 34. If the semi-transparent mode is selected, it is also possible to create a tasteful screen by showing the background image through the display.

[0231] The map screen 31 allows the user to set the number of map regions and the number of warning panel regions to be displayed as desired. It is possible to respond to a wide range of users with various needs, such as a user who wants to display a wide map, or a user who wants a warning panel to be displayed as a pop-up when approaching a location where traffic monitoring activities are being carried out. In particular, when two warning panel regions are set (FIG. 79), the mini icon 383 on the mini radar scope 38 and the warning panel 36 are related by a link line 312 so that the position corresponding to the monitoring information on the warning panel 36 can be easily grasped. The two warning panel regions have different priorities. Only information with a certain level or higher is notified on the warning panel on the left side. Important information is always displayed on the warning panel on the left side, making the display specifications very easy to understand from the user's perspective.

[0232] The alarm panel 36 displayed on the map screen 31 has the same specifications as the alarm panels that can be set on the scope sub-display 34 and the ring display 34. Therefore, consistency in operation is maintained whether the map screen 31 is set as standby, the classic scope screen 32 is set, or a preset screen is set. In this way, the radar detector 1 of this example realizes consistent specifications that are very easy for the user to understand.

[0233] Although specific examples of the present invention have been described in detail as examples, these specific examples merely disclose examples of the technology encompassed by the claims. Needless to say, the claims should not be interpreted as being limited by the configurations, numerical values, etc. of the specific examples. The claims encompass technologies that are obtained by variously modifying or changing the specific examples by utilizing publicly known technologies or the knowledge of those skilled in the art. [Explanation of symbols]

[0234] 1. Radar detector 10 Control section 100 Databases 121 GPS receiver 122 Microwave Receiver 123 Radio Receiver 124 Acceleration Sensor 125 Gyro 126 Geomagnetic Sensor 127 Illuminance sensor 128 Barometric pressure sensor 129 Clock section 137 Multi-color LED 138 Infrared receiver 15 Touch Panel 151 Touchscreen 152 TFT LCD display 16 Speakers 17 Memory card reader 171 Memory Card 22 Operation buttons 31 Map screen 32 Classic Scope Screen 34 Ring display, scope sub display 340 Ring 36 Alarm Panel 44 Posts Pins

Claims

1. A vehicle system that controls a first display to display a target icon indicating the position of a notification target and a current position icon indicating the current position of the vehicle on a screen, The display has a function of displaying, on either the left or right side of the first screen, a second display that displays an analog meter having a pointer and a scale within an arc and indicating the state of the vehicle together with the first display. A system for a vehicle comprising:

2. 2. The vehicle system according to claim 1, further comprising a function of drawing a current position icon indicating the current position of the vehicle on the other of the left and right sides.

3. A vehicle system as claimed in claim 1 or 2, characterized in that it has a function of setting the content of the second display based on user operation.

4. A system for a vehicle, comprising: as the second display, at least one of the following vehicle states: vehicle speed display, eco-driving display, acceleration display, inclination display, tidal information display, air pressure display, instantaneous fuel consumption display, average fuel consumption display, general road average fuel consumption display, expressway average fuel consumption display, current fuel consumption display, lifetime fuel consumption display, moving average fuel consumption display, fuel flow display, engine water temperature display, intake air temperature display, outside air temperature display, battery voltage display, throttle opening display, engine load display, intake manifold display, boost gauge display, and tachometer display.

5. A system for a vehicle, as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the area for performing the first display is a rectangular area and the area for performing the second display is a circular area.

6. A program for causing a computer to realize the functions of the vehicle system described in any one of claims 1 to 5.

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