Display control device

Abstract

This disclosure aims to increase the number of vehicles in which the dimensions of the display unit located in front of the driver's seat can be standardized. [Solution] The display control device comprises an acquisition unit that acquires predetermined identification information for identifying a vehicle, a predetermined frame that defines a range visible to the driver on a display unit provided in front of the driver's seat of the vehicle and having dimensions common to a plurality of vehicles including the vehicle, and display data for the display unit, which includes an instrument image showing information of the vehicle's instruments and a background image showing the background of the instrument image, and is composed of an image larger in dimensions than the predetermined frame, and an adjustment unit that moves the predetermined frame to a position where the instrument image corresponding to the vehicle identified based on the identification information acquired by the acquisition unit is visible, and adjusts the positional relationship of the display data with respect to the predetermined frame.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a display control device.

Background Art

[0002] Patent Document 1 discloses a technique in which vehicle speed of a vehicle, the current shift state of a transmission, etc. are displayed on a display screen of a meter unit.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0003]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] By the way, it is conceivable to make the dimensions of a display unit in which vehicle information indicating the state of a vehicle, such as the vehicle speed and shift state described in Patent Document 1, is displayed together with a background image indicating the background of the vehicle information, common among a plurality of vehicles. However, since the range of the display unit that can be visually recognized by a driver seated in the driver's seat differs depending on the presence or absence of decoration and the arrangement of mounted parts in each vehicle, there is a risk that a part of the vehicle information may be cut off in some vehicles, and it may be difficult to make the display unit common.

[0005] Therefore, an object of the present disclosure is to provide a display control device that can increase the number of vehicles in which the dimensions of a display unit provided in front of the vehicle in the driver's seat can be made common.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0006] The display control device according to claim 1 comprises: an acquisition unit that acquires predetermined identification information for identifying a vehicle; a predetermined frame that defines a range visible to a driver in a display unit provided in front of the driver's seat of the vehicle and having dimensions common to a plurality of vehicles including the vehicle; and display data for the display unit, which includes an instrument image showing information of the vehicle's instruments and a background image showing the background of the instrument image, and is composed of an image larger in dimensions than the predetermined frame; and an adjustment unit that moves the predetermined frame to a position where the instrument image corresponding to the vehicle identified by the acquisition unit based on the identification information, is visible, and adjusts the positional relationship of the display data with respect to the predetermined frame.

[0007] In the display control device according to claim 1, the acquisition unit acquires predetermined identification information, a predetermined frame, and display data. The adjustment unit then moves the predetermined frame to a position where the instrument image corresponding to the identified vehicle based on the identification information acquired by the acquisition unit is visible, and adjusts the positional relationship of the display data with respect to the predetermined frame. As a result, with this display control device, by moving the predetermined frame to a position where the instrument image corresponding to the identified vehicle is visible, the driver can see the instrument image displayed on the display unit. Therefore, with this display control device, it is possible to increase the number of vehicles for which the dimensions of the display unit can be standardized.

[0008] The display control device according to claim 2, in claim 1, wherein the adjustment unit receives a movement instruction from the driver of the display data displayed on the display unit of the vehicle, and if the display position instructed by the driver is within a predetermined range of movement, moves the display data to that display position.

[0009] In the display control device according to claim 2, the adjustment unit moves the display data to the display position instructed by the driver if that position is within the movable range. This makes it possible to customize the display control device so that the display data can be moved to the display position desired by the driver within a predetermined movable range.

[0010] The display control device according to claim 3, in claim 2, wherein the adjustment unit causes the display unit to display instruction information instructing the display data to be placed within the movable range when the display position instructed by the driver is outside the movable range.

[0011] In the display control device according to claim 3, the adjustment unit causes the display unit to display instruction information instructing the display data to be placed within the movable range if the display position instructed by the driver is outside the movable range. As a result, the display control device can restrict the display data from being moved outside the predetermined movable range, even if the driver desires it.

[0012] The display control device according to claim 4, in claim 2 or 3, wherein the display data is composed of a plurality of individual regions, and the adjustment unit receives an instruction from the driver to move the display position of an individual region, and if the display position of the individual region for which the movement instruction has been received is within the movable range, the adjustment unit moves the individual region to that display position.

[0013] In the display control device according to claim 4, the adjustment unit receives an instruction from the driver to move the display position of an individual area, and if the display position of the individual area for which the instruction to move has been received is within the movable range, the adjustment unit moves the individual area to that display position. As a result, this display control device allows for greater freedom in customizing the display position of the display data compared to a configuration in which only the movement of the entire display data is possible.

[0014] The display control device according to claim 5, in claim 4, wherein the adjustment unit prohibits movement to the display position of an individual area instructed by the driver if the degree of overlap between that individual area and other individual areas exceeds a specified width.

[0015] In the display control device according to claim 5, when the degree of overlap with other individual areas at the display position of the individual area instructed by the driver exceeds a specified width, the adjustment unit prohibits movement to the display position. Thus, according to this display control device, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the visibility of the instrument image as compared with a configuration in which there is no limitation on the degree of overlap between individual areas.

Advantages of the Invention

[0016] As described above, in the display control device according to the present disclosure, it is possible to increase the number of vehicles in which the dimensions of the display unit provided in front of the driver's seat in the vehicle can be made common.

Brief Description of the Drawings

[0017] [Figure 1] It is a block diagram showing the hardware configuration of a vehicle. [Figure 2] It is a first explanatory diagram showing an example of adjustment of the positional relationship of display data with respect to a predetermined frame. [Figure 3] It is a second explanatory diagram showing an example of adjustment of the positional relationship of display data with respect to a predetermined frame. [Figure 4] It is a flowchart showing the flow of a specific process. [Figure 5] It is a first display example displayed on a monitor. [Figure 6] It is a second display example displayed on a monitor.

Embodiments for Carrying Out the Invention

[0018] Hereinafter, the vehicle 10 according to the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the hardware configuration of the vehicle 10. As shown in FIG. 1, the vehicle 10 includes a meter ECU (Electronic Control Unit) 20. The vehicle 10 is an example of the "vehicle" of the present disclosure, and the meter ECU 20 is an example of the "display control device" of the present disclosure.

[0019] The meter ECU 20 is composed of a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 21, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 22, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 23, a storage 24, an in-vehicle communication I / F (InterFace) 25, an input / output I / F 26, and a wireless communication I / F 27. The CPU 21, ROM 22, RAM 23, storage 24, in-vehicle communication I / F 25, input / output I / F 26, and wireless communication I / F 27 are communicably connected to each other via an internal bus 28.

[0020] The CPU 21 is a central processing unit that executes various programs and controls each part. That is, the CPU 21 reads a program from the ROM 22 or the storage 24 and executes the program using the RAM 23 as a work area. The CPU 21 performs control of each of the above configurations and various arithmetic processes according to the program recorded in the ROM 22 or the storage 24.

[0021] The ROM 22 stores various programs and various data. The RAM 23 temporarily stores a program or data as a work area.

[0022] The storage 24 is composed of a storage device such as an eMMC (embedded Multi Media Card) or UFS (Universal Flash Storage) and stores various programs and various data. A display control program 24A is stored in the storage 24. The display control program 24A is a program for causing the CPU 21 to execute various processes described later.

[0023] The in-vehicle communication I / F 25 is an interface for connecting to another ECU 30. The communication standard based on the CAN protocol is used for the interface. The in-vehicle communication I / F 25 is connected to an external bus 29. Although not shown, a plurality of ECUs are provided for each function of the vehicle 10 in addition to the ECU 30.

[0024] Input / Output I / F26 is an interface for communicating with the monitor 40 mounted on the vehicle 10.

[0025] The monitor 40 is a meter display provided on the meter panel located in front of the driver's seat of the vehicle 10, and displays images and other information related to the operation of the vehicle 10's functions and explanations of those functions. In this embodiment, the monitor 40 has the same dimensions as multiple vehicles, including the vehicle 10. The monitor 40 is an example of the "display unit" of this disclosure.

[0026] The wireless communication interface (I / F27) is a wireless communication module for communicating with external devices. This wireless communication module utilizes communication standards such as 5G, LTE, Wi-Fi (registered trademark), and Bluetooth (registered trademark).

[0027] Furthermore, the CPU 21 of the meter ECU 20 has an acquisition unit 21A and an adjustment unit 21B as its functional configuration. Each functional configuration is realized by the CPU 21 reading and executing a display control program 24A stored in the storage 24. The acquisition unit 21A is an example of the "acquisition unit" in this disclosure, and the adjustment unit 21B is an example of the "adjustment unit" in this disclosure.

[0028] The acquisition unit 21A acquires various types of information. For example, as various types of information, the acquisition unit 21A acquires a vehicle identification number, which is predetermined identification information for identifying the vehicle 10, from the storage 24. The acquisition unit 21A also acquires a predetermined frame 40A (see Figure 2, etc.) from the storage 24, which defines the range that the driver can see on the monitor 40, as various types of information. Furthermore, the acquisition unit 21A acquires display data 60 (see Figure 2, etc.) for the monitor 40 from the storage 24, which includes vehicle information showing the status of the vehicle 10, including instrument images 42, 44 (see Figure 2, etc.) showing tachometer and speedometer information, and a background image 50 (see Figure 2, etc.) showing the background of the vehicle information, and consists of an image larger in dimensions than the predetermined frame 40A. The designated frame 40A is an example of the “designated frame” in this disclosure, the tachometer and speedometer are examples of the “vehicle instruments” in this disclosure, the instrument images 42 and 44 are examples of the “instrument images” in this disclosure, the background image 50 is an example of the “background image” in this disclosure, and the display data 60 is an example of the “display data” in this disclosure.

[0029] In this embodiment, as an example, the vehicle information includes instrument images 42 and 44, shift information 46 indicating the shift position of the vehicle 10 (see Figure 2, etc.), and vehicle speed information 48 indicating the vehicle speed of the vehicle 10 (see Figure 2, etc.). The acquisition unit 21A acquires the above various information from the storage 24 at a predetermined timing during the manufacturing of the vehicle 10.

[0030] The adjustment unit 21B moves the predetermined frame 40A to a position where vehicle information corresponding to the vehicle 10 identified based on the vehicle identification number acquired by the acquisition unit 21A is visible, and adjusts the positional relationship of the display data 60 with respect to the predetermined frame 40A. Here, "a position where vehicle information is visible" can also be described as "a position where vehicle information is not cut off from the monitor 40", "a position where vehicle information does not extend beyond the monitor 40", and "a position where all vehicle information is displayed within the monitor 40". Here, the storage 24 stores information indicating the arrangement of the predetermined frame 40A for each vehicle type. The adjustment unit 21B acquires information indicating the arrangement of the predetermined frame 40A according to the vehicle type identified based on the vehicle identification number from the storage 24, and moves the predetermined frame 40A to the arrangement indicated by said information.

[0031] Figure 2 is a first explanatory diagram showing an example of adjusting the positional relationship of the display data 60 with respect to a predetermined frame 40A.

[0032] Figure 2 shows a predetermined frame 40A and display data 60. As an example, the predetermined frame 40A is a rectangular frame, but the shape of the frame is not particularly limited. Also in Figure 2, the display data 60 shows instrument image 42, instrument image 44, shift information 46, vehicle speed information 48, and background image 50. Instrument image 42 is an image of the tachometer showing the engine speed of the vehicle 10, and instrument image 44 is an image of the speedometer showing the vehicle speed of the vehicle 10. The background image 50 shows the background of the vehicle information, including instrument image 42, instrument image 44, shift information 46, and vehicle speed information 48, using predetermined colors and patterns. Note that Figure 2 shows the case when the positional relationship of the display data 60 with respect to the predetermined frame 40A is adjusted during the manufacturing of the vehicle 10, but to facilitate understanding of the figure, the specific shift position and vehicle speed are shown for the shift information 46 and vehicle speed information 48.

[0033] The display data 60 has a rectangular shape overall, and its dimensions, both vertically and horizontally, are larger than the predetermined frame 40A. However, the shape of the display data 60 is not particularly limited as long as its dimensions are larger than the predetermined frame 40A.

[0034] Here, Figure 2 shows the case where the predetermined frame 40A is moved to a position where vehicle information corresponding to vehicle 10 is visible, among multiple vehicles with standardized monitor 40 dimensions. Therefore, all of the vehicle information shown in Figure 2 fits within the predetermined frame 40A. As a result, the driver of a vehicle 10 manufactured with the positional relationship of the display data 60 relative to the predetermined frame 40A shown in Figure 2 will be able to see all of the vehicle information displayed on the monitor 40 of vehicle 10.

[0035] Figure 3 is a second explanatory diagram showing an example of adjusting the positional relationship of the display data 60 with respect to the predetermined frame 40A. Specifically, Figure 3 shows the case where the predetermined frame 40A is moved to a position where vehicle information corresponding to a vehicle other than vehicle 10 can be viewed among multiple vehicles that share the same dimensions as the monitor 40.

[0036] Here, the predetermined frame 40A shown in Figure 3 is located slightly higher than in Figure 2. Therefore, the positional relationship of the display data 60 with respect to the predetermined frame 40A is different in Figure 3 compared to Figure 2. However, in Figure 3, as in Figure 2, all of the vehicle information is contained within the predetermined frame 40A. As a result, drivers of other vehicles manufactured with the positional relationship of the display data 60 with respect to the predetermined frame 40A shown in Figure 3 can see all of the vehicle information displayed on the monitor 40 of the other vehicle.

[0037] As explained above, in the meter ECU 20, the CPU 21 obtains the vehicle identification number, a predetermined frame 40A, and display data 60 from the storage 24. The CPU 21 then moves the predetermined frame 40A to a position where the vehicle information corresponding to the identified vehicle 10 is visible, based on the obtained vehicle identification number, and adjusts the positional relationship of the display data 60 with respect to the predetermined frame 40A. As a result, with the meter ECU 20, by moving the predetermined frame 40A to a position where the vehicle information corresponding to the identified vehicle is visible, the driver can see all the vehicle information displayed on the monitor 40. Therefore, with the meter ECU 20, it is possible to increase the number of vehicles for which the dimensions of the monitor 40 can be standardized.

[0038] Even if the vehicle 10 is manufactured by moving the predetermined frame 40A to a position where vehicle information corresponding to the vehicle 10 is visible, the appearance of the vehicle information displayed on the monitor 40 may differ depending on the driver's physique, etc. Therefore, in the vehicle 10 according to this embodiment, it is possible to move the display data 60 to a display position instructed by the driver. The details of this will be explained below.

[0039] Figure 4 is a flowchart showing the flow of a specific process performed by the meter ECU 20. The specific process is performed when the CPU 21 reads the display control program 24A from the storage 24, loads it into the RAM 23, and executes it. As an example, the specific process is performed when the vehicle 10 is set to an adjustment mode for adjusting the display position of the display data 60.

[0040] In step S10 shown in Figure 4, the adjustment unit 21B receives a movement instruction from the driver of the display data 60 displayed on the monitor 40. The driver inputs a movement instruction for the display position by operating various switches (not shown) provided on the vehicle 10. The identification process then proceeds to step S11.

[0041] In step S11, the adjustment unit 21B determines whether the display position indicated by the driver in step S10 is within a specified range R (see Figure 5, etc.). In this embodiment, a specified range R indicating the movable range of the display data 60 is predetermined. The specified range R is an example of the "movable range" in this disclosure. If the adjustment unit 21B determines that the display position indicated by the driver is within the specified range R (step S11: YES), it proceeds to step S13. On the other hand, if the adjustment unit 21B determines that the display position indicated by the driver is not within the specified range R, that is, outside the specified range R (step S11: NO), it proceeds to step S12.

[0042] In step S12, the adjustment unit 21B displays instruction information 70 (see Figure 5(B)) on the monitor 40, instructing the display data 60 to be kept within the specified range R. Then, the specific processing returns to step S10.

[0043] In step S13, the adjustment unit 21B reflects the adjustment of the display position instructed by the driver in step S10 and moves the display data 60 to that display position. Then the identification process is completed.

[0044] Figure 5 is a first explanatory diagram showing an example of the display on the monitor 40. Specifically, Figure 5(A) shows a first example of the adjusted state after moving the display data 60 to the display position instructed by the driver. Figure 5(B) shows the state in which the instruction information 70 is displayed on the monitor 40.

[0045] As shown by dashed lines in Figures 5(A) and (B), in this embodiment, a defined range R is predetermined. As an example, the defined range R is greater than the display data 60 in both vertical and horizontal dimensions. The defined range R is formed with dimensions that do not create areas with and without a background within the monitor 40. In other words, if the background image 50 of the display data 60 is within the defined range R, there will be no areas with and without a background within the monitor 40. Here, since there are no areas with and without a background within the monitor 40 within the defined range R, it can be said that this is a range that is less likely to cause discomfort to the driver regarding the display content of the monitor 40 when displaying the display data 60. On the other hand, outside the defined range R, there may be areas with and without a background within the monitor 40, so this is a range that is more likely to cause discomfort to the driver regarding the display content of the monitor 40 when displaying the display data 60.

[0046] In the adjusted state shown in Figure 5(A), since the background image 50 is not outside the specified range R at the display position instructed by the driver, the display data 60 is moved to that display position, assuming that the display position is within the specified range R.

[0047] On the other hand, in the state shown in Figure 5(B), the left edge of the background image 50 is outside the specified range R at the display position instructed by the driver. Therefore, the instruction information 70 is displayed on the monitor 40, indicating that the display position is outside the specified range R. In Figure 5(B), the instruction information 70 displays the text "Please keep it within the specified range." Instruction information 70 is an example of the "instruction information" in this disclosure.

[0048] Figure 6 is a second explanatory diagram showing an example of the display on the monitor 40. Specifically, Figure 6 shows a second example of the adjusted state after the display data 60 has been moved to the display position instructed by the driver.

[0049] In this embodiment, the display data 60 may consist of a plurality of individual regions, for example, region 60A, region 60B, and region 60C, as shown in Figure 6. By combining regions 60A, 60B, and 60C, the dimensions will be the same as the display data 60 shown in Figure 5, etc. Regions 60A, 60B, and 60C are examples of the "multiple individual regions" in this disclosure.

[0050] When the display data 60 is configured as described above, the adjustment unit 21B receives a command from the driver to move the display position of an individual area, and if the display position of the individual area for which the command was received is within the specified range R, it moves the individual area to that display position.

[0051] The adjusted state shown in Figure 6 represents the case where the display positions of regions 60A, 60B, and 60C are moved, and all display positions of regions 60A, 60B, and 60C are within the specified range R. Therefore, in this adjusted state, regions 60A, 60B, and 60C that constitute the display data 60 have been moved from their original positions.

[0052] As explained above, in the meter ECU 20, the CPU 21 moves the display data 60 to the display position instructed by the driver if that position is within the specified range R. This makes it possible to customize the display data 60 to the driver's desired position within the specified range R, which is less likely to cause discomfort to the driver regarding the content displayed on the monitor 40 when displaying the display data 60.

[0053] Furthermore, in the meter ECU 20, if the display position instructed by the driver is outside the specified range R, the CPU 21 displays instruction information 70 on the monitor 40 instructing the display data 60 to be placed within the specified range R. As a result, the meter ECU 20 can restrict the movement of the display data 60 outside the specified range R, which may cause discomfort to the driver regarding the content displayed on the monitor 40, even if the driver desires it.

[0054] Furthermore, in the meter ECU 20, the CPU 21 receives instructions from the driver to move the display position of individual areas, and if the display position of the individual area for which a move instruction has been received is within a specified range R, the CPU 21 moves the individual area to that display position. As a result, the meter ECU 20 allows for greater flexibility in customizing the display position of the display data 60 compared to a configuration where only the movement of the entire display data 60 is possible.

[0055] Furthermore, in the meter ECU 20, the CPU 21, as a function of the adjustment unit 21B, prohibits movement to a display position if the degree of overlap between an individual area and another individual area at the display position instructed by the driver exceeds a specified width. The specified width is predetermined as the width at which the visibility of vehicle information is reduced due to the overlap of individual areas. As a result, the meter ECU 20 can suppress the reduction in the visibility of vehicle information compared to a configuration where there is no restriction on the degree of overlap between individual areas.

[0056] (others) While embodiments of the present disclosure have been described in detail above with reference to the attached drawings, the technical scope of the present disclosure is not limited to these examples. It is clear that a person with ordinary skill in the art of the present disclosure may conceive of various modifications or alterations within the scope of the technical idea set forth in the claims, and these modifications or alterations are also understood to fall within the technical scope of the present disclosure.

[0057] Furthermore, the effects described in the above embodiments are descriptive or illustrative, and are not limited to those described in the above embodiments. In other words, the technology relating to this disclosure may produce other effects that would be obvious to a person of ordinary skill in the art of this disclosure from the descriptions in the above embodiments, in addition to or in lieu of the effects described in the above embodiments.

[0058] The processing described in the above embodiment can also be implemented using dedicated hardware circuits. In this case, it may be executed on one piece of hardware or on multiple pieces of hardware.

[0059] In the above embodiment, the display control program 24A was stored in the storage 24. However, the invention is not limited to this, and the display control program 24A may also be stored in the ROM 22.

[0060] In the above embodiment, the monitor 40, which is a meter display, is used as an example of the "display unit" of this disclosure, but the example of the "display unit" is not limited to a meter display. For example, the example of the "display unit" may be other displays such as a center display and a head-up display (HUD). Also, the example of the "display unit" may be a combination of multiple displays such as a meter display and a center display.

[0061] In the above embodiment, the display data 60 was movable in both the vertical and horizontal directions on the monitor 40, but the direction in which the display data 60 can move is not particularly limited. For example, the display data 60 may be movable only in the vertical or horizontal direction. Similarly, the direction in which the predetermined frame 40A can move is not particularly limited.

[0062] In the above embodiment, if the display data 60 is composed of multiple individual areas, an immovable individual area may be provided within the multiple individual areas. Furthermore, if the display position of individual areas can be moved, they may be made movable to a position where they overlap with other individual areas.

[0063] In the above embodiment, the meter ECU 20 is configured to perform the specific processing shown in Figure 4. However, the embodiment is not limited to this, and the specific processing may be performed in cooperation with the meter ECU 20 and other ECUs.

[0064] In addition, the specific processing that the CPU 21 reads and executes in the above embodiment may be executed by various processors other than the CPU. Examples of such processors include PLDs (Programmable Logic Devices) such as FPGAs (Field-Programmable Gate Arrays) whose circuit configuration can be changed after manufacturing, and dedicated electrical circuits that are processors with circuit configurations specifically designed to execute specific processing, such as ASICs (Application Specific Integrated Circuits). Furthermore, the specific processing may be executed by one of these various processors, or by a combination of two or more processors of the same or different types (for example, multiple FPGAs, and a combination of a CPU and an FPGA). More specifically, the hardware structure of these various processors is an electrical circuit that combines circuit elements such as semiconductor elements.

[0065] Furthermore, although the above embodiment describes a configuration in which the display control program 24A is pre-stored (installed) in the storage 24, the invention is not limited to this configuration. The display control program 24A may be provided in the form of a recording medium such as a CD-ROM (Compact Disk Read Only Memory), DVD-ROM (Digital Versatile Disk Read Only Memory), or USB (Universal Serial Bus) memory. Alternatively, the display control program 24A may be provided in the form of a download from an external device via a network. The technology disclosed herein can also be applied to programs and program products. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0066] 10 vehicles 20. Meter ECU (Display Control Unit) 21A Acquisition Department 21B Adjustment part 40 Monitor (Display Unit) 40A Standard frame 42 Instrument images 44 Instrument Images 50 background images 60 Display Data 60A area 60B area 60C area 70 Instruction information

Claims

1. An acquisition unit that acquires predetermined identification information for identifying a vehicle, a predetermined frame that defines the range visible to the driver on a display unit provided in front of the driver's seat of the vehicle and having dimensions common to multiple vehicles including the vehicle, and display data for the display unit, which includes an instrument image showing information from the vehicle's instruments and a background image showing the background of the instrument image, and which is composed of an image larger in dimensions than the predetermined frame, An adjustment unit moves the predetermined frame to a position where the instrument image corresponding to the vehicle identified based on the identification information acquired by the acquisition unit can be viewed, and adjusts the positional relationship of the display data with respect to the predetermined frame. A display control device equipped with the following features.

2. The adjustment unit is, The vehicle receives a movement instruction from the driver based on the display data shown on the display unit of the vehicle. If the display position instructed by the driver is within a predetermined range of movement, the display data is moved to that display position. The display control device according to claim 1.

3. If the display position instructed by the driver is outside the movable range, the adjustment unit will cause the display unit to display instruction information instructing the display data to be brought within the movable range. The display control device according to claim 2.

4. The aforementioned display data consists of multiple individual areas. The adjustment unit receives an instruction from the driver to move the display position of an individual area, and if the display position of the individual area for which the instruction was received is within the movable range, it moves the individual area to that display position. The display control device according to claim 2.

5. The adjustment unit prohibits movement to the display position of an individual area instructed by the driver if the degree of overlap between that individual area and other individual areas exceeds a specified width. The display control device according to claim 4.

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