Vehicular display control device, vehicular display control method, and vehicular display control program

Abstract

To provide a display control device for a vehicle, a display control method for the vehicle, and a display control program for the vehicle, allowing an occupant to recognize a change in a state of an operation function of an own vehicle.SOLUTION: A vehicle display control device 10 includes a display control unit 54 that displays an own vehicle image simulating an own vehicle and a function image indicating an operation function of the own vehicle in a display area provided around a driver's seat of the own vehicle, and displays the function image so as to move based on a change in a state of the operation function in an area around the own vehicle image.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 3

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The disclosed technology relates to a vehicle display control device, a vehicle display control method, and a vehicle display control program. [Background technology]

[0002] Patent Document 1 discloses a vehicle control device capable of performing autonomous driving that gives occupants a sense of security. This vehicle control device includes a display unit that displays images, a recognition unit that recognizes objects including other vehicles, a driving control unit that generates a target trajectory for the host vehicle based on the state of the object and controls at least one of the speed and steering of the host vehicle based on the target trajectory, and a display control unit that displays a first image simulating the other vehicle and a second image simulating the target trajectory on the display unit, superimposed on a third image simulating a road on which the host vehicle is located. The second image is an image in which, of a plurality of sections obtained by dividing the target trajectory in the length direction, a first section that is closer to the host vehicle than a reference vehicle that was referenced when the target trajectory was generated is highlighted compared to a second section that is further away from the reference vehicle than the host vehicle. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Patent No. 7048398 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] In the technology described in Patent Document 1, the recognized situation around the vehicle and the target trajectory of the vehicle are displayed, which may cause the occupants to be unable to fully recognize changes in the status of the vehicle's operating functions (e.g., driving assistance functions, warning functions, etc.).

[0005] The disclosed technology aims to provide a vehicle display control device, a vehicle display control method, and a vehicle display control program that can enable occupants to recognize changes in the status of the vehicle's operating functions. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] The vehicle display control device described in claim 1 includes a display control unit that displays an image of the vehicle that imitates the vehicle and functional images that indicate the operating functions of the vehicle in a display area provided around the driver's seat of the vehicle, and that displays the functional images so that they move in the area around the vehicle image based on changes in the state of the operating functions.

[0007] According to the vehicle display control device described in claim 1, a functional image indicating the operating functions of the vehicle is displayed so that it moves in the area surrounding the image of the vehicle, allowing occupants to recognize changes in the status of the operating functions of the vehicle.

[0008] The vehicle display control device described in claim 2 is the vehicle display control device described in claim 1, wherein when the operation function is enabled, the display control unit displays the functional image so that it moves from a first area, which is an area that can be fixed and displayed when the operation function is disabled, to a second area, which is an area near the image of the vehicle itself.

[0009] According to the vehicle display control device described in claim 2, it is possible for occupants to easily recognize the activated function, compared to when the functional image indicating the activated function is not displayed in a moving manner.

[0010] A vehicular display control device according to a third aspect of the present invention is the vehicular display control device according to the second aspect, wherein the display control unit continues to display the functional image in the second area while the operating function is enabled.

[0011] According to the vehicle display control device of claim 3, the functional image that has moved from the first area continues to be displayed near the image of the vehicle itself, allowing the occupant to easily recognize the active functions that are valid.

[0012] A fourth aspect of the present invention provides the vehicular display control device according to the third aspect, wherein the display control unit displays the functional image in a circular motion around the image of the host vehicle.

[0013] According to the vehicle display control device described in claim 4, the functional image that has moved from the first area continues to be displayed while circling the image of the vehicle itself, making it easier for the occupants to recognize each of the active functions that are active.

[0014] A vehicular display control device according to a fifth aspect of the present invention is the vehicular display control device according to the second aspect, wherein the display control unit displays the functional image so as to be absorbed into the host vehicle image.

[0015] According to the vehicle display control device described in claim 5, the functional image displayed in a captivating manner is linked to the vehicle itself, thereby giving the occupants the impression that the operating function of the vehicle indicated by the functional image has been activated.

[0016] The vehicle display control device described in claim 6 is a vehicle display control device described in any one of claims 2 to 5, wherein when the operation function is enabled, the display control unit fixes the functional image and displays it in a third area, which is an area where it can be displayed.

[0017] According to the vehicle display control device of claim 6, the functional image displayed near the vehicle image is fixed to the third area, allowing the occupant to see and recognize the available operating functions.

[0018] The vehicle display control device described in claim 7 is a vehicle display control device described in any one of claims 2 to 6, wherein the display control unit displays the functional image so that it moves from the second area to the first area when the operating function is disabled.

[0019] According to the vehicle display control device described in claim 7, when an activation function is enabled, the functional image displayed near the vehicle image returns to the first area, allowing the occupant to easily recognize that the activation function has been disabled.

[0020] The vehicle display control device described in claim 8 is a vehicle display control device described in any one of claims 1 to 7, in which the display control unit changes and displays the form of the functional image based on the state of the operating function.

[0021] According to the display control device for a vehicle of the eighth aspect, the occupant can determine the change in the state of the operating function from the change in the appearance of the functional image.

[0022] The vehicle display control method described in claim 9 is a method in which a computer executes a process to display an image of the vehicle that imitates the vehicle and a functional image that indicates an operating function of the vehicle in a display area provided around the driver's seat of the vehicle, and to display the functional image so that it moves in the area surrounding the image of the vehicle based on changes in the state of the operating function.

[0023] According to the vehicular display control method of claim 9, it is possible to make the occupants of the vehicle aware of changes in the state of the operating functions of the vehicle.

[0024] The vehicle display control program described in claim 10 causes a computer to execute a process of displaying an image of the vehicle that imitates the vehicle and functional images that indicate operating functions of the vehicle in a display area provided around the driver's seat of the vehicle, and displaying the functional images so that they move in the area surrounding the vehicle image based on changes in the state of the operating functions.

[0025] According to the display control program for a vehicle as set forth in claim 10, it is possible to make a passenger aware of a change in the state of an operating function of the vehicle. [Effects of the Invention]

[0026] According to the disclosed technology, it is possible to make the occupants aware of changes in the state of the operating functions of the vehicle. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0027] [Figure 1] 1 is a schematic view showing a state in which the front part of the passenger compartment of a vehicle according to a first embodiment is viewed from the rear side of the vehicle. [Figure 2] 1 is a block diagram showing a hardware configuration of a vehicle display control device according to a first embodiment. [Figure 3] 1 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of a vehicle display control device according to a first embodiment. [Figure 4A] FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of a display screen of a second display unit according to the first embodiment. [Figure 4B] FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of a display screen of a second display unit according to the first embodiment. [Figure 4C] FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of a display screen of a second display unit according to the first embodiment. [Figure 4D] FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of a display screen of a second display unit according to the first embodiment. [Figure 5] 10 is a flowchart showing an example of the flow of a display process according to the first embodiment. [Figure 6A] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a display screen of a second display unit according to the second embodiment. [Figure 6B] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a display screen of a second display unit according to the second embodiment. [Figure 6C] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a display screen of a second display unit according to the second embodiment. [Figure 6D] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a display screen of a second display unit according to the second embodiment. [Figure 7]10 is a flowchart showing an example of the flow of a display process according to the second embodiment. [Figure 8] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a display screen of a second display unit according to another embodiment. [Figure 9A] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a display screen of a second display unit according to another embodiment. [Figure 9B] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a display screen of a second display unit according to another embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0028] [First embodiment] A vehicle 12 to which a vehicle display control device 10 according to a first embodiment is applied will be described with reference to the drawings. The vehicle 12 of this embodiment is provided with a plurality of driving assistance functions, including a driving assistance function related to autonomous driving, as an example. The vehicle 12 is an example of a "host vehicle." The driving assistance function is an example of an "operation function."

[0029] The driving assistance functions provided in the vehicle 12 of this embodiment include various driving assistance functions, but this embodiment will be described taking the following driving assistance functions as examples. (1) Radar Cruise Control (ACC / DRCC: Adaptive Cruise Control / Dynamic Radar Cruise Control): This function is a driving assistance function that uses a camera and radar (monocular camera and millimeter-wave radar) included in the sensor group 42, which will be described later, to recognize a preceding vehicle and assist in following the preceding vehicle while maintaining a safe distance according to the vehicle speed. (2) Lane Departure Alert (LDA): When the system determines that the vehicle is likely to depart from its lane, it notifies the driver by displaying a warning, sounding a buzzer, or vibrating the steering wheel, urging them to take action to avoid the lane departure. It also assists in preventing the vehicle from leaving its lane by applying steering force and displaying a warning. (3) Lane Tracing Assist (LTA). This function provides some of the steering force required to keep the vehicle in the center of the lane while under ACC control. It can be used, for example, when driving on a highway.

[0030] (Inside vehicle 12) 1, an instrument panel 14 is provided in the front portion of the cabin of a vehicle 12. The instrument panel 14 extends in the vehicle width direction, and a steering wheel 16 is provided on the right side of the instrument panel 14. That is, in this embodiment, as an example, the vehicle is a right-hand drive vehicle in which the steering wheel 16 is provided on the right side, and the driver's seat is located on the right side of the vehicle.

[0031] A windshield glass 18 is provided at the front end of the instrument panel 14. The windshield glass 18 extends in the vertical direction and the width direction of the vehicle, and separates the interior of the vehicle from the exterior of the vehicle.

[0032] The right end of the windshield glass 18 is fixed to a front pillar 20 on the right side of the vehicle. The front pillar 20 extends in the vertical direction of the vehicle, and the windshield glass 18 is fixed to the inner end of the front pillar 20 in the vehicle width direction. In addition, the front ends of front side windows 22 are fixed to the outer end of the front pillar 20 in the vehicle width direction. The left end of the windshield glass 18 is fixed to a front pillar on the left side of the vehicle (not shown).

[0033] Here, a first display unit 24 is provided on the windshield glass 18. The first display unit 24 is configured as a projection surface onto which an image is projected by a head-up display device 23 shown in Fig. 2. Specifically, the head-up display device 23 is provided further forward than the instrument panel 14 of the vehicle, and an image is projected from the head-up display device 23 onto the first display unit 24 of the windshield glass 18.

[0034] A second display unit 26 is provided below the first display unit 24. The second display unit 26 is a display displayed on a meter 25, which is located in front of the driver's seat on the instrument panel 14. The first display unit 24 and the second display unit 26 are provided in positions visible to the driver. The vehicular display control device 10, the first display unit 24, and the second display unit 26 form a vehicular display system.

[0035] (Hardware configuration of the vehicle display control device 10) As shown in FIG. 2, the vehicle display control device 10 of the first embodiment is configured to include an ECU (Electronic Control Unit) .

[0036] The ECU 28 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit: processor) 30, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 32, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 34, a storage 36, and an input / output interface 38. Each component is connected to each other via an internal bus 39 so as to be able to communicate with each other.

[0037] The CPU 30 is a central processing unit that executes various programs and controls each part. That is, the CPU 30 reads programs from the ROM 32 or storage 36 and executes the programs using the RAM 34 as a work area. The CPU 30 also controls the above-mentioned components and performs various arithmetic processing in accordance with the programs recorded in the ROM 32 or storage 36.

[0038] The ROM 32 stores various programs and various data. The RAM 34 temporarily stores programs or data as a working area. The storage 36 is configured by an HDD (Hard Disk Drive) or an SSD (Solid State Drive), and is a non-temporary recording medium that stores various programs including an operating system and various data. In this embodiment, the ROM 32 or the storage 36 stores a display program for performing display processing, etc. Furthermore, various input / output devices are connected to the input / output interface 38.

[0039] Here, the ECU 28 is electrically connected to the autonomous driving ECU 40. Like the ECU 28, the autonomous driving ECU 40 is configured to include a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, a storage, an input / output interface, and the like, all of which are not shown.

[0040] The autonomous driving ECU 40 is connected to a group of sensors 42 that detects the current situation of the vehicle and a group of actuators 44 that control the traveling of the vehicle. The group of sensors 42 includes a plurality of sensors selected from various types of sensors, such as a camera, radar, LIDAR (Light Detection and Ranging or Laser Imaging Detection and Ranging), and a GPS (global positioning system) sensor. The camera captures images of the surroundings of the vehicle. The radar uses radio waves to detect the distance and direction of objects around the vehicle. The LIDAR uses laser light to detect the distance and direction of objects around the vehicle. The GPS sensor detects the current position of the vehicle. In addition to these, the group of sensors 42 is configured to include sensors that detect the state of the occupant. For example, the group of sensors 42 may be configured to include biological sensors that detect the occupant's heart rate, alertness, etc.

[0041] The actuator group 44 includes an acceleration / deceleration actuator that adjusts the acceleration / deceleration of the vehicle, and a steering actuator that drives the vehicle's steering device. The autonomous driving ECU 40 controls the operation of the actuator group 44 in accordance with the current situation of the vehicle detected by the sensor group 42, thereby performing autonomous driving of the vehicle. Note that a planned route indicating the route along which the vehicle is planned to travel is stored in a memory unit of the autonomous driving ECU 40, and the autonomous driving ECU 40 causes the vehicle to travel along the planned route stored in the memory unit.

[0042] An accelerator position sensor 46 and a steering sensor 48 are connected to the ECU 28. The accelerator position sensor 46 is a sensor that detects the position of an accelerator pedal (not shown) that is provided below the driver's seat. The steering sensor 48 is a sensor that detects the load applied to the steering wheel 16 by the occupant. That is, the steering sensor 48 of this embodiment is configured not to detect the load when the steering wheel 16 is operated by the autonomous driving ECU 40 during autonomous driving, but to detect the load when the occupant is operating the steering wheel 16.

[0043] (Functional configuration of the vehicle display control device 10) The vehicular display control device 10 uses the above hardware resources to realize various functions. The functional configuration realized by the vehicular display control device 10 will be described with reference to FIG.

[0044] 3, the vehicle display control device 10 of the first embodiment is configured to include, as functional components, a functional state acquisition unit 52 and a display control unit 54. Each functional component is realized by the CPU 30 of the ECU 28 reading and executing a program.

[0045] The function state acquisition unit 52 has a function of acquiring the operation state of the driving assistance function of the vehicle 12. The function state acquisition unit 52 acquires information regarding the operation state of the driving assistance function of the vehicle 12, for example, based on a signal from the autonomous driving ECU 40. The operation state specifically includes states such as a stopped state in which the function is not activated, a standby state in which the function can be activated, an activated state in which the function is activated, and an abnormal state in which the operation of the function is prevented. The standby state is an example of "a case in which the operating function is disabled." The activated state is an example of "a case in which the operating function is enabled."

[0046] The function state acquisition unit 52 also has a function of detecting a change in the operation state of the driving assistance function of the vehicle 12. The function state acquisition unit 52 acquires information regarding a change in the operation state of the driving assistance function of the vehicle 12 based on a signal from the autonomous driving ECU 40, for example.

[0047] The display control unit 54 has a function of displaying the operation status of the driving assistance functions of the vehicle 12 on the first display unit 24 and the second display unit 26 provided in the vehicle cabin. Specifically, the display control unit 54 changes telltales indicating the operation status of the driving assistance functions of the vehicle 12 according to the operation status acquired by the function status acquisition unit 52 and displays them on the first display unit 24 and the second display unit 26. Note that the telltales that the display control unit 54 changes and displays need only be at least one telltale. The telltales that indicate the operation status of the driving assistance functions are an example of a "function image."

[0048] The display control unit 54 of this embodiment displays a moving telltale indicating a driving assistance function according to the operating state of the driving assistance function of the vehicle 12. Specifically, when the driving assistance function of the vehicle 12 is changed from a standby state to an activated state, the display control unit 54 displays the telltale indicating the driving assistance function by moving it from a fixed displayable area to a region near the host vehicle image M10 (see FIG. 4A ) that resembles the vehicle 12. Furthermore, when the driving assistance function is changed from an activated state to a standby state, the display control unit 54 displays the telltale indicating the driving assistance function by moving it from a region near the host vehicle image M10 to a fixed displayable area. Then, while the driving assistance function is in the activated state, the display control unit 54 continues to display the telltale indicating the driving assistance function in a region near the host vehicle image M10. Note that the region near the host vehicle image M10 is, for example, a region within a predetermined range from the host vehicle image M10. The fixed displayable region and the region near the host vehicle image are examples of the "region surrounding the host vehicle image."

[0049] Furthermore, the display control unit 54 of this embodiment changes the manner in which the telltale indicating the driving assistance function is displayed depending on the operating state of the driving assistance function of the vehicle 12. Specifically, as a change in manner, the display control unit 54 emphasizes the telltale depending on the operating state of the driving assistance function. Here, "emphasizing" the telltale includes increasing the brightness, changing the color (i.e., lightness, saturation, hue, etc.), etc. As an example, the display control unit 54 displays the telltale in white when the driving assistance function is activated, and in gray when the driving assistance function is in standby. Note that the display control unit 54 displays the telltale in green when the driving assistance function is activated, and in white when the driving assistance function is in standby. Alternatively, the display control unit 54 may display the telltale in gray when the driving assistance function is deactivated, and in amber when the driving assistance function is in an abnormal state.

[0050] (display screen) A portion of the display screen displayed in the display area within second display unit 26 of the first embodiment will be described below with reference to Figs. 4A to 4D. Figs. 4A to 4D are diagrams showing telltales that change and are displayed according to the operating state of the driving assistance function of vehicle 12. The display area within second display unit 26 is an example of a "display area."

[0051] As shown in FIGS. 4A to 4D, second display unit 26 displays a host vehicle image M10 that resembles vehicle 12, a road surface image M11 that resembles the lane in which vehicle 12 is traveling, and a speed display M12 that indicates the speed of vehicle 12. Second display unit 26 also displays a standby telltale T1 and an activation telltale T2, which are telltales that indicate the operating status of the driving assistance function. Second display unit 26 is also set with a fixed display area M1 in which the standby telltale T1 can be fixed and displayed, and a host vehicle area M2 in which the activation telltale T2 can be displayed. Fixed display area M1 is an example of a "first area." Host vehicle area M2 is an example of a "second area."

[0052] The host vehicle image M10 is displayed superimposed on the road surface image M11 at a position below the center of the display area in the second display unit 26. The speed display M12 is displayed to the left of the host vehicle image M10 at a position approximately in the center in the vertical direction. The left-right direction in this embodiment is the left-right direction of the display area of ​​the second display unit 26, and coincides with the left-right direction with respect to the traveling direction of the vehicle 12. The up-down direction is the up-down direction of the display area of ​​the second display unit 26.

[0053] The standby telltale T1 is a telltale that indicates a standby state. Furthermore, the standby telltale T1 is displayed so as to move between the fixed display area M1 and the host vehicle area M2 when the operating state of the driving assistance function is changed. In this embodiment, the standby telltales T1 include a standby telltale T1a that indicates that the ACC is in a standby state, a standby telltale T1b that indicates that the LTA is in a standby state, and a standby telltale T1c that indicates that the LDA is in a standby state.

[0054] The activation telltale T2 is a telltale indicating an activated state, and is displayed more emphasized than the standby telltale T1. The activation telltale T2 is displayed in a counterclockwise direction from the front to the back at the top of the host vehicle image M10 in the host vehicle area M2. Here, the "front" refers to the rear side of the vehicle shown in the host vehicle image M10, which corresponds to the downward direction in the second display unit 26. The "back" refers to the front side of the vehicle shown in the host vehicle image M10, which corresponds to the upward direction in the second display unit 26. In this embodiment, the activation telltale T2 is displayed larger as it is displayed closer to the front, and smaller as it is displayed further back. The activation telltales T2 in this embodiment include activation telltale T2a indicating that the ACC is activated, activation telltale T2b indicating that the LTA is activated, and activation telltale T2c indicating that the LDA is activated.

[0055] The fixed display area M1 is an area in which the standby telltale T1 and the activation telltale T2 can be displayed fixedly in a row in the left-right direction. The fixed display area M1 is set at the upper left position of the display area in the second display unit 26. Note that telltales indicating driving assistance functions that are in a stopped state may not be displayed in the fixed display area M1.

[0056] The host vehicle area M2 is an area near the host vehicle image M10. The host vehicle area M2 is set at the lower center of the display area in the second display unit 26, around the host vehicle image M10. Activation telltales T2 are displayed in a circular pattern in the host vehicle area M2.

[0057] As an example, when the vehicular display control device 10 of this embodiment acquires information that the LDA function has changed from a standby state to an active state, it changes the telltale on the second display unit 26 from the state shown in Fig. 4A to the state shown in Fig. 4B. Furthermore, when the vehicular display control device 10 acquires information that the LDA function has changed from the active state to the standby state, it changes the telltale on the second display unit 26 from the state shown in Fig. 4B to the state shown in Fig. 4C.

[0058] As shown in Fig. 4A, standby telltales T1a, T1b, and T1c are displayed fixedly in a row in the left-right direction in fixed display area M1. Furthermore, standby telltale T1c is displayed as if it is moving from fixed display area M1 to host vehicle area M2. Here, the solid arrow in Fig. 4A indicates the direction and trajectory of movement of standby telltale T1c.

[0059] In this way, standby telltales T1a and T1b are displayed in fixed display area M1, indicating that ACC and LTA are in standby mode. Furthermore, standby telltale T1c is displayed in fixed display area M1, and is separated from it and displayed as if moving to host vehicle area M2, indicating that LDA has changed from standby mode to activated mode.

[0060] As shown in Fig. 4B, standby telltales T1a, T1b and activation telltale T2c are displayed fixedly in a row in the left-right direction in fixed display area M1. Furthermore, activation telltale T2c is displayed so as to rotate above host vehicle image M10. Here, the solid arrow in Fig. 4B indicates the direction and trajectory of rotation of activation telltale T2c.

[0061] In this way, the standby telltale T1c displayed in Figure 4A is switched to the activation telltale T2c, indicating that the LDA is activated. Also, the activation telltale T2c is displayed in a circular pattern above the host vehicle image M10, indicating that the LDA is activated.

[0062] As shown in Fig. 4C, standby telltales T1a, T1b, and T1c are displayed in a fixed row in the left-right direction in fixed display area M1. Furthermore, standby telltale T1c is displayed as if it is moving from host vehicle area M2 to fixed display area M1. Here, the solid arrow in Fig. 4C indicates the direction and trajectory of movement of standby telltale T1c.

[0063] In this way, the activation telltale T2c displayed in Figure 4B is switched to the standby telltale T1c, indicating that the LDA is now in a standby state. Also, the standby telltale T1c is displayed as if it is moving from the host vehicle area M2 to the fixed display area M1, indicating that the LDA has changed from an activated state to a standby state.

[0064] Furthermore, when a plurality of driving assistance functions are activated, the vehicle display control device 10 of this embodiment displays the telltales on the second display unit 26 in a changed state as shown in FIG. 4D.

[0065] As shown in Fig. 4D, activation telltales T2a, T2b, and standby telltale T1c are displayed in a fixed row in the left-right direction in fixed display area M1. Furthermore, activation telltales T2a, T2b are displayed rotating above host vehicle image M10. Here, the solid arrows in Fig. 4D indicate the direction and trajectory of rotation of activation telltales T2a, T2b.

[0066] In this way, activation telltales T2a and T2b are displayed in fixed display area M1 and rotate around the top of host vehicle image M10, indicating that ACC and LTA are activated. Also, standby telltale T1c is displayed in fixed display area M1, indicating that LDA is in standby mode.

[0067] 4A to 4D, an example of a display screen displayed in the display area of ​​second display unit 26 has been described, but in this embodiment, a display screen may be configured to be displayed on at least one of first display unit 24 and second display unit 26. Furthermore, if the display area of ​​first display unit 24 is smaller than the display area of ​​second display unit 26, first display unit 24 may be configured to display a part of the image of second display unit 26.

[0068] (flowchart) 5 is a flowchart showing an example of the flow of display processing according to the first embodiment. The display processing is executed by the CPU 30 of the ECU 28 reading a program from the ROM 32 or the storage 36, expanding the program in the RAM 34, and executing the program. The display processing is executed by the CPU 30 functioning as the functional state acquisition unit 52 and the display control unit 54. The display processing shown in FIG. 5 is, for example, processing that is repeatedly executed while the vehicle 12 is traveling.

[0069] In step S100 of Fig. 5, the CPU 30 determines whether or not a change to the activated state of the driving assistance function has been detected. As an example, the CPU 30 determines whether or not a change to the activated state of the LDA of the vehicle 12 from a standby state has been detected. If the CPU 30 determines that a change to the activated state of the driving assistance function has been detected (step S100: YES), the CPU 30 proceeds to step S101. If the CPU 30 determines that a change to the activated state of the driving assistance function has not been detected (step S100: NO), the CPU 30 proceeds to step S104.

[0070] In step S101, CPU 30 displays a telltale indicating the detected driving assistance function by moving it from fixed display area M1 to host vehicle area M2. As an example, CPU 30 displays a standby telltale T1c indicating LDA by moving it from fixed display area M1 to host vehicle area M2 (see FIG. 4A).

[0071] In step S102, the CPU 30 highlights and displays the moved telltale. As an example, when the standby telltale T1c indicating the LDA moves into the host vehicle area M2, the CPU 30 switches the standby telltale T1c to the activation telltale T2c (see FIG. 4B).

[0072] In step S103, the CPU 30 displays the highlighted telltale so that it rotates around the upper part of the host vehicle image M10. As an example, the CPU 30 displays the activation telltale T2c indicating the LDA so that it rotates around the upper part of the host vehicle image M10 (see FIG. 4B).

[0073] In step S104, the CPU 30 determines whether or not a change to the standby state of the driving assistance function has been detected. As an example, the CPU 30 determines whether or not a change to the standby state of the LDA of the vehicle 12 from an activated state has been detected. If the CPU 30 determines that a change to the standby state of the driving assistance function has been detected (step S104: YES), the CPU 30 proceeds to step S105. On the other hand, if the CPU 30 determines that a change to the standby state of the driving assistance function has not been detected (step S104: NO), the CPU 30 ends the display process.

[0074] In step S105, CPU 30 displays a telltale indicating the detected driving assistance function by moving it from host vehicle region M2 to fixed display region M1. As an example, CPU 30 displays an activation telltale T2c indicating LDA by moving it from host vehicle region M2 to fixed display region M1 (see FIG. 4C).

[0075] In step S106, the CPU 30 ends the highlighting of the moved telltale. As an example, when the activation telltale T2c indicating the LDA moves to an area outside the host vehicle area M2, the CPU 30 switches the activation telltale T2c to the standby telltale T1c (see FIG. 4C).

[0076] In step S107, the CPU 30 erases the telltale that has moved to the fixed display area M1. As an example, the CPU 30 erases the standby telltale T1c that indicates the LDA that has been displayed to move. Then, the CPU 30 ends the display process.

[0077] (Summary of the first embodiment) The vehicular display control device 10 of the first embodiment displays a host vehicle image M10 and telltales indicating the operating status of a driving assistance function in a display area of ​​a second display unit provided around the driver's seat of a vehicle 12, and displays the telltales indicating the driving assistance function so that they move in the area surrounding the host vehicle image M10 in accordance with changes in the operating status of the driving assistance function. Therefore, the vehicular display control device 10 of this embodiment can make the occupants aware of changes in the status of the operating functions of the host vehicle.

[0078] When a driving assistance function is activated, the vehicular display control device 10 of the first embodiment displays a telltale indicating the driving assistance function so that the telltale moves from the fixed display area M1 to the host vehicle area M2. Therefore, the vehicular display control device 10 of the present embodiment makes it easier for the occupant to recognize the activated driving assistance function compared to when the telltale indicating the activated driving assistance function is not displayed in a moving manner.

[0079] The vehicular display control device 10 of the first embodiment continues to display a telltale indicating the driving assistance function in the host vehicle area M2 while the driving assistance function is activated. Therefore, according to the vehicular display control device 10 of this embodiment, the telltale that has moved from the fixed display area M1 continues to be displayed in the host vehicle area M2, allowing the occupant to easily recognize the driving assistance function that is activated.

[0080] The vehicular display control device 10 of the first embodiment displays telltales indicating activated driving assistance functions in a circling manner around the upper part of the host vehicle image M10. Therefore, according to the vehicular display control device 10 of this embodiment, the telltales that have moved from the fixed display region M1 continue to be displayed in a circling manner around the upper part of the host vehicle image M10, allowing the occupant to more easily recognize each of the activated driving assistance functions.

[0081] When a driving assistance function is placed on standby, the vehicular display control device 10 of the first embodiment displays a telltale indicating the driving assistance function so that the telltale moves from the host vehicle area M2 to the fixed display area M1. Therefore, according to the vehicular display control device 10 of the present embodiment, when the driving assistance function is activated, the telltale displayed in the host vehicle area M2 returns to the fixed display area M1, allowing the occupant to easily recognize the driving assistance function that is on standby.

[0082] The vehicular display control device 10 of the first embodiment highlights telltales indicating driving assistance functions according to the operating state of the driving assistance functions. Therefore, the vehicular display control device 10 of the present embodiment allows the occupant to distinguish changes in the operating state of the driving assistance functions from changes in the appearance of the telltales.

[0083] [Second embodiment] The vehicle display control device 10 of the second embodiment displays an activation telltale T2, which indicates an activated driving assistance function, fixedly in an area indicating the activated state. Differences from the first embodiment will be described below. Note that the other configurations are the same as those of the above-described embodiment, and detailed description thereof will be omitted.

[0084] The display control unit 54 of the second embodiment displays a telltale indicating a driving assistance function so that it moves to an area near the host vehicle image M10, and then displays the telltale so that it is absorbed into the host vehicle image M10. Furthermore, the display control unit 54 displays the telltale, which is displayed so that it is absorbed into the host vehicle image M10, fixed in the area indicating the activated state while the driving assistance function indicated by the telltale is in an activated state. The area indicating the activated state is an example of the "area surrounding the host vehicle image."

[0085] (display screen) A part of the display screen of the second display unit 26 of the second embodiment will be described below with reference to Figures 6A to 6D. Figures 6A to 6D are diagrams showing changes in telltales that indicate the operating states of the driving assistance functions of the vehicle 12.

[0086] 6A to 6D, a startup area M3 in which a startup telltale T2 can be fixedly displayed is set in second display unit 26. Startup area M3 is an example of a "third area."

[0087] The activation area M3 is an area where activation telltales T2 can be displayed in a fixed line in the horizontal direction. The activation area M3 is set at a position above the speed display M12.

[0088] In this embodiment, the activation telltale T2 is displayed in the host vehicle area M2, and then is displayed as if it is being sucked into the host vehicle image M10. The activation telltale T2 is then erased from the host vehicle area M2 and displayed in the activation area M3.

[0089] As an example, when the vehicular display control device 10 of this embodiment acquires information that the LDA function has changed from a standby state to an active state, it changes the telltale on the second display unit 26 from the state shown in Fig. 6A to the state shown in Fig. 6C. Furthermore, when the vehicular display control device 10 acquires information that the LDA function has changed from the active state to the standby state, it changes the telltale on the second display unit 26 from the state shown in Fig. 6C to the state shown in Fig. 6D.

[0090] As shown in Fig. 6A, activation telltales T2a, T2b, and standby telltale T1c are displayed in a fixed line in the left-right direction in fixed display area M1. Furthermore, activation telltales T2a, T2b are displayed in a fixed line in the left-right direction in startup area M3. The standby telltale T1c is displayed as if it is moving from fixed display area M1 to host vehicle area M2. Here, the solid arrow in Fig. 6A indicates the direction and trajectory of movement of the standby telltale T1c.

[0091] In this way, activation telltales T2a and T2b are displayed in fixed display area M1 and activation area M3, indicating that ACC and LTA are activated. Also, standby telltale T1c is displayed in fixed display area M1, and the standby telltale T1c is separated from this and displayed as if moving to host vehicle area M2, indicating that LDA has changed from standby to activation.

[0092] As shown in Fig. 6B, activation telltales T2a, T2b, and T2c are displayed in a fixed row in the left-right direction in fixed display area M1. Furthermore, activation telltale T2c is displayed in host vehicle area M2 as if it is being drawn in toward host vehicle image M10. Here, the solid arrow in Fig. 6B indicates the direction and trajectory of the activation telltale T2c being drawn in.

[0093] 6A is switched to the activation telltale T2c, indicating that the LDA has entered the activated state. The activation telltale T2c is also displayed in the host vehicle area M2, appearing to be drawn into the host vehicle image M10, indicating that the LDA of vehicle 12 has changed from the standby state to the activated state.

[0094] 6C, activation telltales T2a, T2b, and T2c are displayed in a fixed row in the horizontal direction in fixed display area M1, and activation telltales T2a, T2b, and T2c are displayed in activation area M3.

[0095] In this way, the activation telltale T2c that was displayed as if it was being sucked in in FIG. 6B is erased, and the activation telltale T2c is displayed in the activation area M3, thereby indicating that the LDA is in an activated state.

[0096] 6D, activation telltales T2a and T2b and standby telltale T1c are displayed in a fixed row in the horizontal direction in fixed display area M1, and activation telltales T2a and T2b are displayed in activation area M3.

[0097] In this way, the startup telltale T2c displayed in the startup area M3 in Figure 6C is erased, and the startup telltale T2c displayed in the fixed display area M1 is switched to the standby telltale T1c, indicating that the LTA has changed from the startup state to the standby state.

[0098] (flowchart) FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of the flow of the display process according to the second embodiment.

[0099] 7 are the same as steps S100 to S102 (see FIG. 5), and therefore detailed description thereof will be omitted. Note that, in step S200, if the CPU 30 determines that a change to the activation state of the driving assistance function has not been detected (step S200: NO), the process proceeds to step S205.

[0100] In step S203, CPU 30 displays the highlighted telltale so that it is absorbed into host vehicle image M10. As an example, CPU 30 displays activation telltale T2c indicating LDA so that it is absorbed into host vehicle image M10 (see FIG. 6B), and erases it from host vehicle area M2.

[0101] In step S204, the CPU 30 displays the telltale in the activation region M3, as if it were being drawn in. As an example, the CPU 30 displays a activation telltale T2c indicating an LDA fixedly in the activation region M3 (see FIG. 6C).

[0102] Step S205 is the same process as step S104 (see FIG. 5), and therefore detailed description thereof will be omitted. Note that, when the CPU 30 determines that a change to the standby state of the driving assistance function has not been detected (step S205: NO), the CPU 30 ends the display process.

[0103] In step S206, CPU 30 erases the telltale indicating the detected driving assist function from activation region M3. As an example, CPU 30 erases activation telltale T2c indicating LDA from activation region M3 (see FIG. 6D). Then, CPU 30 ends the display process.

[0104] (Summary of the second embodiment) The vehicular display control device 10 of the second embodiment displays a telltale indicating a driving assistance function so that it is drawn into the host vehicle image M10. Therefore, according to the vehicular display control device 10 of the present embodiment, the telltale displayed as if it is being drawn into the host vehicle image M10 is displayed in association with the host vehicle image M10, so that it is possible to impress on the occupants that the driving assistance function of the vehicle 12 indicated by the telltale has been activated.

[0105] The vehicular display control device 10 of the second embodiment fixes and displays telltales indicating activated driving assistance functions in the activation region M3. Therefore, according to the vehicular display control device 10 of the present embodiment, the telltales displayed in the host vehicle region M2 are fixed and displayed in the activation region M3, allowing the occupant to recognize the activated driving assistance functions at a glance.

[0106] [Other embodiments] Although the vehicular display control device 10 of the first embodiment acquires the operation status of the driving assistance function of the vehicle 12, the operation status of the function of the vehicle 12 acquired by the vehicular display control device 10 is not limited to this. The vehicular display control device 10 may acquire the operation status of a warning function as an operation function of the vehicle 12. The warning function is a function that displays warnings specified by safety standards, such as an oil pressure warning, a seat belt warning, and an automatic headlight warning, to the occupant. The operation status includes a normal state in which the function is operating normally, an abnormal state in which an abnormality has occurred in the function, and an emergency state requiring an emergency inspection of the function. The vehicular display control device 10 changes and displays telltales indicating the warning function depending on the operation status of the warning function. Therefore, the vehicular display control device 10 of this embodiment can display visual information that allows the occupant to understand changes in the operation status of the warning function of the host vehicle. Note that the warning is not limited to a warning specified by safety standards, and may be any warning that alerts the occupant.

[0107] The vehicular display control device 10 of the first embodiment continuously displays the activation telltale T2 indicating the driving assistance function in the host vehicle area M2 when the driving assistance function is activated, but this is not limited to this. The vehicular display control device 10 of this embodiment may display the activation telltale T2 in the host vehicle area M2 for a predetermined time (e.g., 10 seconds) and then return it to the fixed display area M1. According to the vehicular display control device 10 of this embodiment, the telltale indicating that the driving assistance function is activated is temporarily displayed in the host vehicle area M2, thereby attracting the attention of the occupants.

[0108] The vehicular display control device 10 of the first embodiment displays the activation telltale T2 so that it rotates counterclockwise from the front to the back at the top of the host vehicle image M10, but the display method of the activation telltale T2 is not limited to this. The vehicular display control device 10 of the present embodiment may display the activation telltale T2 by changing the vertical rotation position, rotation direction, and rotation angle. Therefore, the vehicular display control device 10 of the present embodiment can change the rotation position of the activation telltale T2 to match the display variations of the host vehicle image M10 (e.g., vehicle model, size, etc.).

[0109] Although the vehicular display control device 10 of the first embodiment displays the telltales in the fixed display region M1 in the display region of the second display unit 26, the method of displaying the telltales in the fixed display region M1 is not limited to this. The vehicular display control device 10 of the present embodiment may display the telltales in the fixed display region M1 using lamps (e.g., LED lamps, bulb lamps, etc.). For example, the vehicular display control device 10 lights the telltale lamp in white when the driving assistance function is activated, and turns off the telltale lamp when the driving assistance function is in standby mode. Therefore, according to the vehicular display control device 10 of the present embodiment, even if a malfunction occurs in the display region of the second display unit 26, the occupant can recognize the operating state of the driving assistance function from the state of the lamp in the fixed display region M1.

[0110] The vehicular display control device 10 of the second embodiment erases the activation telltale T2 indicating the driving assistance function from the activation region M3 when the driving assistance function is changed from an activated state to a standby state, but this is not limited to this. The vehicular display control device 10 of the present embodiment may also display the activation telltale T2 indicating the driving assistance function so that it pops out from the host vehicle image M10 when the driving assistance function is changed from an activated state to a standby state. Therefore, according to the vehicular display control device 10 of the present embodiment, the pop-out telltale and the host vehicle image M10 are displayed in association with each other, which can give the impression that the driving assistance function of the vehicle 12 indicated by the telltale has entered a standby state.

[0111] Although the vehicular display control device 10 of the second embodiment displays the telltales in the startup region M3 in the display region of the second display unit 26, the method of displaying the telltales in the startup region M3 is not limited to this. The vehicular display control device 10 of this embodiment may display the telltales in the startup region M3 using lamps. Therefore, according to the vehicular display control device 10 of this embodiment, even if a malfunction occurs in the display region of the second display unit 26, the occupant can recognize the operation status of the driving assistance function from the status of the lamps in the startup region M3.

[0112] In the first and second embodiments, the driving assistance functions (1) ACC, (2) LDA, and (3) LTA have been described as examples, but the driving assistance functions of the present embodiment are not limited to these. The driving assistance functions of the present embodiment include, for example, the following driving assistance functions: (4) Automatic High Beam (AHB). This function normally turns on the high beams to ensure long-distance visibility, and when an oncoming vehicle approaches, it detects the light from a vehicle ahead and automatically switches the headlights between high and low. It can be used, for example, when driving at night. (5) Emergency Driving Stop System (EDSS). This function determines whether the driver's condition is normal or abnormal, and if it is determined to be abnormal, it controls the vehicle to stop within the lane while alerting people outside the vehicle. It is also expected that the range of situations in which EDSS can be activated will be expanded. Previously, it was only applicable to expressways, but this will be expanded to include general roads as well. Also, previously, EDSS was activated only when a driver abnormality was detected while LTA was in operation, but now EDSS can be activated even when LTA is not in operation. It can be used, for example, when driving on general roads or expressways. (6) Lane Change Assist (LCA). This function initiates lane change assistance when the driver activates the turn signal. It also provides steering assistance and periphery monitoring assistance during lane changes, and automatically turns off the turn signal after the lane change. It can be used, for example, when driving on a highway. (7) Panoramic View Monitor (PVM). This function displays an overhead view on the monitor using images captured by four cameras (front, rear, left and right), supporting driving situations with many blind spots. In addition, it utilizes three-dimensional image representation (indoor and outdoor views, slip-through images, and in-between images) to support a wider range of driving situations. It can be designed with an interface that allows for free viewpoint control, just like a smart device. This makes it possible to support checking surroundings that were out of reach with conventional systems. Examples of usage scenarios include when reversing into parking, reversing out of a parking space, and when moving at low speeds. (8) Advanced Park (AP). This function uses ultrasonic sonar and front, rear, left and right cameras to detect parking positions, and the driver can indicate the parking position displayed on the multimedia screen, allowing the vehicle to automatically park in the garage and assist with exiting the parking space. Automatic operation involves operating the accelerator, brake, steering and shift. The system may also have a route memory function. The route memory function provides assistance adapted to various environments by parking along a memorized route. By following the same route as the driver, the system provides reliable assistance. The system searches for and detects registered routes and makes usage suggestions to the driver, thereby improving first-time usage and continuation rates. Usage scenarios include when parking and exiting the parking space. (9) Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) / BSM(Long). This function recognizes vehicles in the rearward and lateral areas and assists the driver in checking the surrounding safety when changing lanes by turning on or flashing the door mirror indicators. The level of BSM(Long) can also be set. A hit-and-run warning function is also expected. It detects bicycles and small motorcycles traveling on the side of the vehicle and issues a hit-and-run warning when turning right or left. An example of a use scenario is when changing lanes. (10) Advanced Drive (AD). This is an advanced driving assistance function that controls steering and acceleration / deceleration under driver supervision on expressways (allowing for hands-off automated driving level 2). It is expected to reduce the burden on the driver during long and long-distance driving. It also uses high-precision maps to identify the vehicle's position at lane level, providing assistance with overtaking and lane changes toward the destination in cooperation with the car navigation system. It can be used, for example, when driving on expressways (although in some countries, such as North America, it is also expected to be used on general highways). (11) Trailer Driving Assist (T-ADAS). This function is a collective term for various functions related to trailer driving assistance. These functions include T-DRCC, T-PCS (Trailer Pre-Collision System), T-LDA, T-BSM, TBG (Trailer Backup Guide), and T-PVM. T-DRCC optimizes acceleration / deceleration when using ACC to tow even when the vehicle weight changes during towing. T-PCS optimizes the timing of warnings and brake control to tow even when the vehicle weight changes during towing. T-LDA detects the possibility of lane / road departure even during towing and controls the steering to prevent departure. T-BSM expands its detection area to the rear edge of the towing vehicle's bumper when towing a trailer, reducing the risk of collision when changing lanes. TBG provides steering assist to assist in reversing when towing a trailer. T-PVM is a PVM function specifically designed for use when towing a trailer or in a truck.

[0113] Hereinafter, a display example of the second display unit 26 in a case where the above-described various driving assistance functions are applied to the vehicle display control device 10 of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

[0114] 8, standby telltales T1a to T1k are displayed in the fixed display area M1. In this embodiment, telltales corresponding to the above-mentioned driving assistance functions are provided. For example, standby telltale T1d corresponds to AHB, standby telltale T1e corresponds to EDSS, standby telltale T1f corresponds to LCA, standby telltale T1g corresponds to PVM, standby telltale T1h corresponds to AP, standby telltale T1i corresponds to BSM, standby telltale T1j corresponds to AD, and standby telltale T1k corresponds to T-ADAS. The telltales are T1 and T2. Although not shown, an activation telltale T2 corresponding to each driving assistance function is also provided. Therefore, according to the vehicle display control device 10 of this embodiment, the telltales are moved and displayed in accordance with changes in the operation status of the driving assistance functions, and the standby telltale T1 and the activation telltale T2 are switched between for display, thereby allowing the occupants to recognize changes in the operation status of the various driving assistance functions.

[0115] The vehicular display control device 10 of the first and second embodiments displays a host vehicle image M10 and a road surface image M11, which simulate the vehicle 12 as seen from diagonally above and behind, at the center of the second display unit 26. However, this is not limited to this. The vehicular display control device 10 of this embodiment may also display a host vehicle image M20, which simulates the vehicle 12 as seen from directly above, and a surrounding image M21, which shows the situation around the vehicle 12, at the center of the second display unit 26. For example, when a function such as a PVM or AP is activated, the vehicular display control device 10 displays the host vehicle image M20 and the surrounding image M21 on the second display unit 26. The surrounding image M21 is, for example, an actual image obtained by combining images captured by four cameras, one each at the front, rear, left, and right. Note that the surrounding image M21 may also be an image that simulates the situation around the vehicle 12. Below, a display example displayed on the second display unit 26 when the PVM is changed from a standby state to an activated state will be described with reference to FIGS. 9A and 9B.

[0116] The display example shown in Fig. 9A will be described with respect to differences from Fig. 4A. Note that the other configurations are the same as those in Fig. 4A described above, and detailed description thereof will be omitted.

[0117] As shown in Fig. 9A, standby telltales T1g and T1h are displayed fixedly in the left-right direction in fixed display area M1. Furthermore, standby telltale T1g is displayed as if it is moving from fixed display area M1 to host vehicle area M2. Here, the solid arrow in Fig. 9A indicates the direction and trajectory of movement of standby telltale T1g.

[0118] In this way, the standby telltales T1g and T1h are displayed in the fixed display area M1, indicating that the PVM and AP are in a standby state. Furthermore, the standby telltale T1g is displayed in the fixed display area M1, and the standby telltale T1g is separated from this and displayed as if moving to the host vehicle area M2, indicating that the PVM has changed from a standby state to an activated state.

[0119] 9B, the fixed display area M1 displays an activation telltale T1g indicating that the PVM is activated, as well as an image of the vehicle M20, an image of the surroundings M21, and a guide image GL showing guidelines for backing up for parking.

[0120] 9A is switched to the activation telltale T1g, indicating that the PVM is activated. Also, the host vehicle image M10 and road surface image M11 are switched to the host vehicle image M20 and surroundings image M21, indicating that the PVM is activated.

[0121] Therefore, according to the vehicular display control device 10 of this embodiment, the second display unit 26 displays a bird's-eye view of the situation around the vehicle 12, allowing the occupants to recognize the situation around the vehicle 12. Note that the vehicular display control device 10 of this embodiment may display the activation telltale T1g so that it circles around the upper part of the host vehicle image M10 during the transition of the display from Figure 9A to Figure 9B, or may display the activation telltale T1g so that it is absorbed into the host vehicle image M10.

[0122] Furthermore, the configuration of the vehicular display control device 10 described in the above embodiment is merely an example, and may be changed depending on the situation without departing from the spirit of the invention.

[0123] Furthermore, the processing flow of the program described in the above embodiment is also an example, and unnecessary steps may be deleted, new steps may be added, or the processing order may be rearranged within the scope of the main idea.

[0124] In the above embodiment, the term "CPU" refers to a processor in a broad sense, and includes general-purpose processors such as a CPU (Central Processing Unit), and dedicated processors such as a GPU (Graphics Processing Unit), an ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit), an FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array), and a programmable logic device.

[0125] Furthermore, the operations of the processors in the above embodiments may not only be performed by a single processor, but may also be performed by multiple processors located at physically separate locations working together. Furthermore, the order of the operations of the processors is not limited to the order described in the above embodiments, and may be changed as appropriate.

[0126] In the above embodiment, the information processing program is pre-stored (installed) in storage, but the present disclosure is not limited to this. The program may be provided in a form recorded on a recording medium such as a CD-ROM (Compact Disc Read Only Memory), a DVD-ROM (Digital Versatile Disc Read Only Memory), or a USB (Universal Serial Bus) memory. The program may also be downloaded from an external device via a network. Furthermore, the present disclosure can be applied to programs and program products. [Explanation of symbols]

[0127] 10. Vehicle display control device 12 vehicles 24 First display section 26 second display section, 52 Functional status acquisition unit 54 Display control unit M1 Fixed display area M2 Own vehicle area M3 launch area M10 Vehicle image M11 road image M12 speed display T1 Waiting Telltale T2 Launch Telltale

Claims

1. a display area provided around a driver's seat of the vehicle, the display area displaying an image of the vehicle and a function image showing an operating function of the vehicle; a display control unit that displays the function image so as to move in a region surrounding the image of the vehicle based on a change in the state of the operating function; Vehicle display control device.

2. The display control unit When the activation function is enabled, the functional image is displayed so as to move from a first area, which is an area that can be fixedly displayed when the activation function is disabled, to a second area, which is an area near the image of the host vehicle. The vehicle display control device according to claim 1 .

3. The display control unit and continuing to display the functional image in the second area while the activation function is active. The vehicle display control device according to claim 2 .

4. The display control unit the functional image is displayed in a circular motion around the image of the vehicle; The vehicle display control device according to claim 3 .

5. The display control unit displaying the functional image so that it is absorbed into the image of the host vehicle; The vehicle display control device according to claim 2 .

6. The display control unit When the activation function is enabled, the functional image is fixed and displayed in a third area, which is an area that can be displayed. The vehicle display control device according to claim 2 .

7. The display control unit When the activation function is disabled, the functional image is displayed so as to move from the second area to the first area. The vehicle display control device according to claim 2 .

8. The display control unit changing and displaying the functional image based on the state of the operating function; The vehicle display control device according to claim 1 .

9. a display area provided around a driver's seat of the vehicle, the display area displaying an image of the vehicle and a function image showing an operating function of the vehicle; the functional image is displayed so as to move in a region surrounding the image of the vehicle based on a change in the state of the operating function; A vehicle display control method in which processing is executed by a computer.

10. a display area provided around a driver's seat of the vehicle, the display area displaying an image of the vehicle and a function image showing an operating function of the vehicle; the functional image is displayed so as to move in a region surrounding the image of the vehicle based on a change in the state of the operating function; A vehicle display control program for causing a computer to execute processing.

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