Control device

The control device optimizes vehicle display by prioritizing non-running state information during startup and adjusting display modes, enhancing user-friendliness and safety through tailored information presentation.

JP7717857B2Active Publication Date: 2025-08-04HONDA MOTOR CO LTD
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Application Number
JP2023580177
Authority / Receiving Office
JP · JP
Patent Type
Patents
Current Assignee / Owner
Priority Date
2022-02-14
Filing Date
2023-01-30
Publication Date
2025-08-04
Estimated Expiration
2043-01-30

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing vehicle display devices do not adequately consider the display state when the vehicle is stopped, which can affect user-friendliness and traffic safety.

Method used

A control device that includes a display control unit to manage a display screen, displaying first information indicating the vehicle's running state and second information indicating its non-running state with a larger area when the vehicle starts, and adjusting display modes based on vehicle operation states such as starting, running, stationary, and parked.

Benefits of technology

Enhances visibility of non-running state information, improving user-friendliness and traffic safety by prioritizing essential information during different vehicle operations.

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Abstract

This control device (14) comprises a display control unit (44) which controls a display device (16) provided in a vehicle (10). The display control unit (44) displays, on a display screen (46): first information (50) which indicates a traveling state of the vehicle (10), the traveling state being changed according to a driving operation of a driver; and second information (52) which indicates a state of the vehicle (10) other than the traveling state. The display control unit (44) displays, on the display screen (46), the second information (52) with a display area greater than the display area of the first information (50) when the vehicle (10) starts.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a control device for controlling a vehicle operable by a driver.

Background Art

[0002] In recent years, efforts have been actively made to provide access to a sustainable transportation system that takes into account people in vulnerable positions among traffic participants. Toward this realization, research and development have been conducted to improve traffic safety and convenience through research and development related to vehicle displays.

[0003] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2012-86691 discloses a vehicle display device that displays vehicle instruments and the like. When the vehicle speed increases, this vehicle display device gradually enlarges the drawing size of the meters on the display unit while gradually moving the display positions of the meters.

Summary of the Invention

[0004] However, in the vehicle display device disclosed in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2012-86691, the display in the state where the vehicle is stopped is not particularly considered. It is considered that user-friendliness can be achieved by providing information required when the vehicle starts (at startup) or during a temporary stop of the vehicle. Subsequently, it is considered that traffic safety can be improved and the development of the transportation system can be contributed to.

[0005] The present invention , up aims to solve the above-described problems.

[0006] One aspect of the present invention is a control device for controlling a vehicle operable by a driver, comprising a display control unit that controls a display device provided in the vehicle. The display control unit displays, on a display screen, first information indicating a running state of the vehicle that changes according to a driving operation of the driver and second information indicating a state of the vehicle other than the running state. When the vehicle starts, the second information is displayed on the display screen with a display area larger than the display area of the first information.

[0007] According to one aspect of the present invention, the state of the vehicle other than the running state can be made easy to see, and user-friendliness can be realized. As a result, traffic safety can be improved.

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[0009] FIG. 1 is a diagram showing the configuration of a vehicle 10 according to the present embodiment. The vehicle 10 is configured to be operable by a driver. Examples of the vehicle 10 include an automobile, a motorcycle, a three-wheeled vehicle, and an electric bicycle. In the present embodiment, the vehicle 10 is a motorcycle. The vehicle 10 includes an input device 12, a control device 14, and a display device 16.

[0010] The input device 12 is a device for inputting information to the control device 14. In the present embodiment, the input device 12 includes an ignition switch 18, a navigation device 20, a side stand switch 22, a remaining fuel gauge 24, a water temperature gauge 26, a wheel pressure gauge 28, an oil gauge 30, a battery voltage gauge 32, a speedometer 34, a tachometer 36, a gear position sensor 38, a turn signal switch 40, and a headlight switch 42.

[0011] The ignition switch 18 detects whether the ignition is off or on, and outputs a signal indicating the detection result to the control device 14. Note that the ignition switch 18 may detect the position of the ignition key with respect to the key cylinder. In this case, the ignition switch 18 detects ignition off, ignition on, parking, or lock, and outputs a signal indicating the detection result to the control device 14.

[0012] The navigation device 20 detects the current position of the vehicle 10, and reads out map information corresponding to the current position from the map database stored in the storage unit. Further, the navigation device 20 can determine a target route from the current position to the destination using the map information. The navigation device 20 can output signals indicating the position information, route information, map information, etc. of the vehicle 10 to the control device 14.

[0013] The side stand switch 22 is provided on the side stand of the vehicle 10. The side stand switch 22 detects whether the side stand is stored in the stand storage unit, and outputs a signal indicating the detection result to the control device 14. The remaining fuel gauge 24 is provided in the fuel tank of the vehicle 10. The remaining fuel gauge 24 detects the fuel (remaining amount) stored in the fuel tank, and outputs a signal indicating the detection result to the control device 14.

[0014] The water temperature gauge 26 is provided in the radiator of the vehicle 10. The water temperature gauge 26 detects the temperature of the cooling water in the radiator, and outputs a signal indicating the detection result to the control device 14. The wheel air pressure gauge 28 is provided on the wheels of the vehicle 10. In the present embodiment, the wheel air pressure gauge 28 is provided on each of the front wheel and the rear wheel. The wheel air pressure gauge 28 detects the air pressure of the wheel, and outputs a signal indicating the detection result to the control device 14.

[0015] The oil gauge 30 is provided in the engine oil tank of the vehicle 10. The oil gauge 30 detects the engine oil (remaining amount) stored in the engine oil tank and outputs a signal indicating the detection result to the control device 14. The battery voltmeter 32 is provided in the battery of the vehicle 10. The battery voltmeter 32 detects the voltage of the battery and outputs a signal indicating the detection result to the control device 14.

[0016] The speedometer 34 is provided on the wheel or the like of the vehicle 10. The speedometer 34 detects the vehicle speed and outputs a signal indicating the detection result to the control device 14. The tachometer 36 is provided in the engine of the vehicle 10. The tachometer 36 detects the engine speed and outputs a signal indicating the detection result to the control device 14. The gear position sensor 38 is provided in the gear device of the vehicle 10. The gear position sensor 38 detects the gear position of the gear device and outputs a signal indicating the detection result to the control device 14.

[0017] The turn signal switch 40 is provided on the steering wheel or the like of the vehicle 10. The turn signal switch 40 detects turn signal off, right turn signal on, or left turn signal on and outputs a signal indicating the detection result to the control device 14. The headlight switch 42 is provided on the steering wheel or the like of the vehicle 10. The headlight switch 42 detects headlight off, low beam on, or high beam on and outputs a signal indicating the detection result to the control device 14.

[0018] The control device 14 controls the components of the vehicle 10 based on the signals output from the input device 12. The components include the engine, throttle valve, turn signal, headlight, display device 16, etc. The control device 14 drives and controls the engine to start the vehicle 10. Also, the control device 14 controls the opening degree of the throttle valve according to the accelerator operation to make the vehicle 10 run.

[0019] The control device 14 has a display control unit 44. The display control unit 44 recognizes the state of the vehicle 10 based on the signals output from the input device 12 and displays the information indicating the state of the vehicle 10 on the display screen 46 of the display device 16.

[0020] The display device 16 is provided in the vehicle 10. The display device 16 has a display screen 46. The display screen 46 is arranged so as to be visible to the driver driving the vehicle 10. Information indicating the state of the vehicle 10 is displayed on the display screen 46.

[0021] FIG. 2 is a diagram showing the display screen 46 when the vehicle 10 is started. Starting the vehicle 10 means from when the ignition switch 18 is switched from off to on and the engine is driven until the vehicle speed reaches 3 km / h. The display control unit 44 executes a start display mode when the vehicle 10 is started. In this case, the display control unit 44 displays the first information 50 and the second information 52 on the display screen 46.

[0022] The first information 50 is information indicating the running state of the vehicle 10 that changes according to the driver's driving operation. The first information 50 is divided into items. The first information 50 includes at least one of a speed item 54, an engine speed item 56, and a gear position item 58. Note that FIG. 2 shows an example in which the speed item 54, the engine speed item 56, and the gear position item 58 are all displayed.

[0023] In the present embodiment, the display control unit 44 displays the speed item 54, the engine speed item 56, and the gear position item 58 at the lower end of the display screen 46. In this case, the display control unit 44 indicates the vehicle speed detected by the speedometer 34 in the speed item 54. The display control unit 44 indicates the engine speed detected by the tachometer 36 in the engine speed item 56. The display control unit 44 indicates the gear position detected by the gear position sensor 38 in the gear position item 58.

[0024] The second information 52 is information indicating the state of the vehicle 10 other than the driving state of the vehicle 10. The second information 52 is divided into items. The second information 52 is arranged within the first display frame 60. The second information 52 arranged within the first display frame 60 is a major item for maintaining normal driving and is set as information to be visually observed by the driver on a daily basis. The number of items of the second information 52 that can be arranged within the first display frame 60 is preset.

[0025] The second information 52 arranged within the first display frame 60 includes at least one of a remaining fuel item 62, a battery voltage item 64, a coolant water temperature item 66, an oil remaining amount item 68, and a wheel air pressure item 70. Note that FIG. 2 shows an example in which all of the remaining fuel item 62, the battery voltage item 64, the coolant water temperature item 66, the oil remaining amount item 68, and the wheel air pressure item 70 are displayed.

[0026] In the present embodiment, the display control unit 44 displays the first display frame 60 in the central region above the first information 50 on the display screen 46. Further, the display control unit 44 displays the remaining fuel item 62, the battery voltage item 64, the coolant water temperature item 66, the oil remaining amount item 68, and the wheel air pressure item 70 within the first display frame 60.

[0027] In this case, the display control unit 44 indicates the fuel (remaining amount) detected by the remaining fuel gauge 24 in the remaining fuel item 62. The display control unit 44 indicates the voltage detected by the battery voltage gauge 32 in the battery voltage item 64. The display control unit 44 indicates the temperature of the coolant water detected by the water temperature gauge 26 in the coolant water temperature item 66. The display control unit 44 indicates the oil (remaining amount) detected by the oil gauge 30 in the oil remaining amount item 68. The display control unit 44 indicates the air pressure of the front and rear wheels detected by the wheel air pressure gauge 28 in the wheel air pressure item 70.

[0028] The display control unit 44 may display a warning item 72 within the first display frame 60. When the state of the vehicle 10 indicated by the second information 52 arranged within the first display frame 60 requires a warning, the display control unit 44 indicates a warning in the warning item 72.

[0029] That is, when the fuel detected by the remaining fuel gauge 24 falls below a predetermined fuel threshold value, the display control unit 44 indicates in the warning item 72 that the fuel is decreasing. Also, when the voltage detected by the battery voltage gauge 32 falls below a predetermined voltage threshold value, the display control unit 44 indicates in the warning item 72 that the battery voltage is decreasing. Further, when the temperature of the cooling water detected by the water temperature gauge 26 exceeds a predetermined temperature threshold value, the display control unit 44 indicates in the warning item 72 that the temperature of the cooling water is rising. Also, when the engine oil detected by the oil gauge 30 falls below a predetermined oil threshold value, the display control unit 44 indicates in the warning item 72 that the engine oil is low. Also, when the air pressure of the front or rear wheels detected by the wheel air pressure gauge 28 falls below a predetermined air pressure threshold value, the display control unit 44 indicates in the warning item 72 that the air pressure of the front or rear wheels is decreasing. Note that FIG. 2 shows an example in which a warning when the engine oil falls below a predetermined oil threshold value is indicated by a comment.

[0030] The display control unit 44 may arrange a part of the second information 52 outside the first display frame 60. In this case, the number of items of the second information 52 arranged within the first display frame 60 is larger than the number of items of the second information 52 arranged outside the first display frame 60.

[0031] In the present embodiment, the second information 52 arranged outside the first display frame 60 includes at least one of the side stand item 73 and the navigation item 74. Note that FIG. 2 shows an example in which the side stand item 73 is arranged on the left side of the first information 50 and the navigation item 74 is arranged on the right side of the first information 50.

[0032] The display control unit 44 indicates in the side stand item 73 whether the side stand is stored in the stand storage unit. The method of indicating in the side stand item 73 whether the side stand is stored in the stand storage unit is not particularly limited.

[0033] For example, when the side stand switch 22 is off, the display control unit 44 darkens the side stand item 73 with the first brightness. In this case, the side stand item 73 indicates that the side stand is stored in the side stand storage unit. Conversely, when the side stand switch 22 is on, the display control unit 44 brightens the side stand item 73 with a second brightness greater than the first brightness. In this case, the side stand item 73 indicates that the side stand is not stored in the side stand storage unit.

[0034] When a destination is set in the navigation device 20, the display control unit 44 indicates the distance of the target route and the estimated required time in the navigation item 74. Note that when no destination is set in the navigation device 20, the display control unit 44 may not display the navigation item 74.

[0035] FIG. 3 is a diagram showing the display screen 46 when the vehicle 10 is running. The running of the vehicle 10 means the case where the vehicle speed is 3 km / h or more. The display control unit 44 executes the running display mode when the vehicle 10 is running. In this case, the display control unit 44 displays the first information 50 and the second information 52 on the display screen 46 with display contents different from those at the start of the vehicle 10.

[0036] That is, the display control unit 44 displays the first information 50 at the lower end of the display screen 46 with a display area larger than the display area of the first information 50 (FIG. 2) displayed on the display screen 46 at the start of the vehicle 10.

[0037] In addition, the display control unit 44 displays the turn signal indicator 76L, the turn signal indicator 76R, and the high beam indicator 78 as the first information 50 on the display screen 46. In other words, the display control unit 44 does not display the turn signal indicator 76L, the turn signal indicator 76R, and the high beam indicator 78 as the first information 50 on the display screen 46 at the start of the vehicle 10.

[0038] The turn signal indicator 76L is arranged at the left end of the display screen 46. When the left turn signal is detected by the turn signal switch 40, for example, the display control unit 44 causes the turn signal indicator 76L to blink. The turn signal indicator 76R is arranged at the right end of the display screen 46. When the right turn signal is detected by the turn signal switch 40, for example, the display control unit 44 causes the turn signal indicator 76R to blink.

[0039] The high beam indicator 78 is arranged at the upper end of the display screen 46. When the high beam is detected by the headlight switch 42, for example, the display control unit 44 changes the color of the high beam indicator 78.

[0040] Furthermore, the display control unit 44 displays the navigation item 74 of the second information 52 instead of the first display frame 60 displayed on the display screen 46 and the second information 52 displayed within the first display frame 60 when the vehicle 10 is started. In this case, the display control unit 44 changes the navigation item 74 to a different position, size, and content from the navigation item 74 displayed when the vehicle 10 is started.

[0041] That is, the display control unit 44 displays the navigation item 74 in the approximate center area of the display screen 46. In this case, the display control unit 44 displays the navigation item 74 larger than in the startup display mode. Furthermore, the display control unit 44 shows the simple route SP from the current position of the vehicle 10 to the next intersection in the navigation item 74.

[0042] When a destination is set in the navigation device 20, the display control unit 44 shows the recommended guidance instruction G on the simple route SP. Furthermore, the display control unit 44 shows the distance and the estimated required time of the target route in the navigation item 74.

[0043] In the driving display mode, the display control unit 44 may display the audio item 80 on the display screen 46 as the second information 52. In this case, the display control unit 44 indicates whether the audio data is being played in the audio item 80. When the audio data is being played on the audio player, the display control unit 44 indicates additional information such as the title and playing time of the audio data in the audio item 80. In the present embodiment, the audio item 80 is arranged between the navigation item 74 and the turn signal indicator 76L.

[0044] Furthermore, in the driving display mode, the display control unit 44 may display the remaining fuel indicator 82 on the display screen 46 as the second information 52. In this case, the display control unit 44 indicates the degree of the remaining fuel in the fuel tank to the remaining fuel indicator 82 based on the fuel detected by the fuel gauge 24. In the present embodiment, the remaining fuel indicator 82 is arranged between the speed item 54 and the turn signal indicator 76L.

[0045] Note that the remaining fuel indicator 82 may be displayed on the display screen 46 only when the fuel stored in the fuel tank decreases. That is, when the fuel detected by the fuel gauge 24 is greater than a predetermined fuel value, the display control unit 44 does not display the remaining fuel indicator 82 on the display screen 46. Conversely, when the fuel detected by the fuel gauge 24 becomes less than or equal to the predetermined fuel value, the display control unit 44 displays the remaining fuel indicator 82 on the display screen 46 as the second information 52.

[0046] FIG. 4 is a diagram showing the display screen 46 when the vehicle 10 is stationary. The state when the vehicle 10 is stationary means that the vehicle speed is less than 3 km / h, the ignition is on, and the side stand is stored in the stand storage unit. Note that the state when the vehicle 10 is stationary includes the case of waiting at a red signal.

[0047] The display control unit 44 executes a standby display mode when the vehicle 10 is stationary. In this case, the display control unit 44 displays the first information 50 and the second information 52 on the display screen 46 with the same items as those displayed during the running of the vehicle 10. However, the display control unit 44 reduces the size of each item of the first information 50 displayed during the running of the vehicle 10.

[0048] That is, instead of the simple route SP displayed in the driving display mode, the display control unit 44 shows a detailed route DP including the current position of the vehicle 10 and a map of the vicinity of the current position in the navigation item 74.

[0049] When a destination is set in the navigation device 20, the display control unit 44 shows a recommended guidance instruction G on the detailed route DP. Further, the display control unit 44 shows the distance and the estimated required time of the target route in the navigation item 74.

[0050] FIG. 5 is a diagram showing the display screen 46 when the vehicle 10 is parked. The parking of the vehicle 10 means a state where the vehicle speed is less than 3 km / h, the ignition is on, and the side stand is not stored in the stand storage section.

[0051] The display control unit 44 executes a parking display mode when the vehicle 10 is parked. In this case, the display control unit 44 displays the first information 50 on the display screen 46 in the same manner as when the vehicle 10 is started. Further, the display control unit 44 displays a first display frame 60 above the first information 50.

[0052] However, the display control unit 44 makes the first display frame 60 smaller than the first display frame 60 displayed when the vehicle 10 is started. Further, the display control unit 44 reduces the number of items of the second information 52 arranged in the first display frame 60 compared to the first display frame 60 displayed when the vehicle 10 is started. In the parking display mode of the present embodiment, the battery voltage item 64 and the wheel air pressure item 70 displayed when the vehicle 10 is started are not displayed. Note that the number and types of items of the second information 52 arranged in the first display frame 60 in the parking display mode are preset.

[0053] When the vehicle 10 is parked, the display control unit 44 displays, on the display screen 46 as the second information 52, the driving record since the ignition switch 18 is turned on in the empty space formed by making the first display frame 60 smaller than when the vehicle 10 is started.

[0054] In the present embodiment, the display control unit 44 displays the second display frame 83 on the display screen 46, and displays the travel distance item 84, the travel time item 86, and the fuel consumption item 88 in the second display frame 83. The second display frame 83 and the first display frame 60 are arranged side by side. The second display frame 83 is larger than the display area of the first information 50 displayed when the vehicle 10 is started.

[0055] The display control unit 44 indicates the travel distance since the ignition switch 18 is turned on in the travel distance item 84 based on the signal output from the navigation device 20 or the like. Further, the display control unit 44 indicates the travel time since the ignition switch 18 is turned on in the travel time item 86 based on the signal output from the navigation device 20 or the like. Further, the display control unit 44 indicates the fuel consumption since the ignition switch 18 is turned on in the fuel consumption item 88 based on the signal output from the remaining fuel gauge 24.

[0056] Note that the display control unit 44 may display the key item 90 when the vehicle 10 is parked. In this case, the display control unit 44 indicates the presence or absence of forgetting to place the ignition key in the key item 90 based on the signal output from the ignition switch 18 or the like. The method of indicating the presence or absence of forgetting to place the ignition key in the key item 90 is not particularly limited. In the present embodiment, the key item 90 is arranged between the side stand item 73 and the left end of the display screen 46. Further, the display control unit 44 may not display the navigation item 74.

[0057] The invention and effects that can be grasped from the above description will be described below.

[0058] (1) The present invention is a control device (14) for controlling a vehicle (10) operable by a driver, comprising a display control unit (44) for controlling a display device (16) provided in the vehicle (10). The display control unit (44) displays on a display screen (46) first information (50) indicating a running state of the vehicle (10) that changes according to the driver's driving operation, and second information (52) indicating a state of the vehicle (10) other than the running state. When the vehicle (10) is started, the second information (52) is displayed on the display screen (46) with a display area larger than the display area of the first information (50).

[0059] Thereby, the state of the vehicle (10) other than the running state becomes easier to see, and user-friendliness can be realized. As a result, traffic safety can be improved.

[0060] (2) The present invention is a control device (14), wherein the second information (52) includes at least one of a remaining fuel item (62), a battery voltage item (64), a coolant water temperature item (66), an oil remaining amount item (68), and a wheel air pressure item (70), and may be arranged above the first information (50) on the display screen (46). Thereby, at the time of starting the vehicle (10) or the like, main items for maintaining normal driving can be displayed more prominently than the first information (50).

[0061] (3) The present invention is a control device (14), wherein the first information (50) may include at least one of a speed item (54), an engine rotation speed item (56), and a gear position item (58). Thereby, at the time of running the vehicle (10), main items for maintaining normal driving can be displayed.

[0062] (4) The present invention relates to a control device (14), wherein the first information (50) includes turn indicators (76L, 76R), and the display control unit (44) may not display the turn indicators (76L, 76R) on the display screen (46) when the vehicle (10) is started. By not displaying information that is unnecessary for the driver when the vehicle (10) is started, it is possible to prompt the driver to pay attention to information that is necessary when the vehicle (10) is started.

[0063] (5) The present invention relates to a control device (14), wherein the first information (50) includes a high beam indicator (78), and the display control unit (44) may not display the high beam indicator (78) on the display screen (46) when the vehicle (10) is started. By not displaying information that is unnecessary for the driver when the vehicle (10) is started, it is possible to prompt the driver to pay attention to information that is necessary when the vehicle (10) is started.

[0064] (6) The present invention relates to a control device (14), wherein the display control unit (44) may display the first information (50) on the display screen (46) with a display area smaller than the display area of the first information (50) displayed on the display screen (46) when the vehicle (10) is running, when the vehicle (10) is stationary. Thereby, when the vehicle (10) is stationary, it is possible to emphasize and display the state of the vehicle (10) other than the running state.

[0065] (7) The present invention relates to a control device (14), wherein the display control unit (44) may display, on the display screen (46), as the second information (52), a driving record after the ignition switch (18) is turned on, with a display area larger than the display area of the first information (50) displayed on the display screen (46) when the vehicle (10) is started, when the vehicle (10) is parked. Thereby, it is possible to emphasize the driving record recommended for confirmation when the vehicle (10) is parked.

[0066] (8) The present invention is a control device (14). When the fuel stored in the fuel tank is greater than a predetermined fuel value, the display control unit (44) does not display the remaining fuel indicator (82). When the fuel is less than or equal to the fuel value, the display control unit (44) may display the remaining fuel indicator (82) on the display screen (46) as the second information (52). Thereby, compared with the case where the remaining fuel indicator (82) is constantly displayed, it is easier to prompt the driver that the fuel required for driving the vehicle (10) has decreased. Also, when there is sufficient fuel, information other than the remaining fuel indicator (82) can be displayed on the display screen (46), and as a result, the display screen (46) can be effectively utilized.

[0067] Note that the present invention is not limited to the above-described disclosure, and various configurations can be adopted without departing from the gist of the present invention.

Claims

1. A control device (14) for controlling a display device (16) provided in a vehicle (10) which is a motorcycle operable by a driver, wherein the vehicle (10) comprises: a speedometer (34) for displaying the vehicle speed, a side stand switch (22) for detecting the storage of the side stand, a display control unit (44) for controlling the display device (16), and is provided with: wherein the display control unit (44): displays first information (50) indicating the running state of the vehicle (10) that changes according to the driving operation of the driver at the center of the lower end portion of the display screen (46), displays second information (52) indicating the state of the vehicle (10) other than the running state outside the area of the first information (50) on the display screen (46), changes the screen display of the second information (52) on the display screen (46) according to the vehicle speed when the vehicle (10) is starting, running, and waiting, and changes the screen display of the display screen (46) to the screen display when the vehicle (10) is parked based on the detection result of the side stand switch (22). A control device (14).

2. The control device (14) according to claim 1, wherein the vehicle (10) further comprises an ignition switch (18), and the display control unit (44) detects that the ignition switch (18) has been switched from off to on, and thereby displays the second information (52) at the start-up on the display screen (46). A control device (14).

3. The control device (14) according to claim 1, wherein the display control unit (44) detects that the speedometer (34) has detected a vehicle speed equal to or higher than a certain level, and thereby displays the second information (52) during running on the display screen (46). A control device (14).

4. The control device (14) according to claim 1, wherein the display control unit (44) displays the screen display during standby or parking on the display screen (46) based on the detection that the speedometer (34) has detected a vehicle speed lower than a certain level and the detection result of the side stand switch (22). A control device (14).

5. The control device (14) according to claim 1, wherein the vehicle (10) further comprises an ignition switch (18), and the display control unit (44) displays a key item (90) for the screen display during parking on the display screen (46) based on the detection result of the ignition switch (18). A control device (14).

6. The control device (14) according to claim 1, wherein the second information (52) includes at least one of a remaining fuel item (62), a battery voltage item (64), a coolant water temperature item (66), an oil remaining amount item (68), and a wheel air pressure item (70), and is disposed above the first information (50) on the display screen (46).

7. The control device (14) according to claim 1, wherein the first information (50) includes at least one of a speed item (54), an engine speed item (56), and a gear position item (58).

8. The control device (14) according to claim 1, wherein the first information (50) includes a turn indicator (76L, 76R), and the display control unit (44) does not display the turn indicator (76L, 76R) on the display screen (46) when the vehicle (10) is started.

9. The control device (14) according to claim 1, wherein the first information (50) includes a high beam indicator (78), and the display control unit (44) does not display the high beam indicator (78) on the display screen (46) when the vehicle (10) is started.

10. The control device (14) according to claim 1, wherein the display control unit (44) displays the first information (50) on the display screen (46) with a display area smaller than the display area of the first information (50) displayed on the display screen (46) when the vehicle (10) is running, when the vehicle (10) is stationary.

11. The control device (14) according to claim 1, wherein the vehicle (10) further includes an ignition switch (18), and the display control unit (44) displays, based on the detection result of the side stand switch (22), a travel record after the ignition switch (18) is turned on as the second information (52) within a second display frame (83) of the display screen (46).

12. The control device (14) according to claim 1, When the fuel stored in the fuel tank is greater than a predetermined fuel value, the display control unit (44) does not display the remaining fuel indicator (82). When the fuel is less than or equal to the fuel value, the display control unit (44) displays the remaining fuel indicator (82) on the display screen (46) as the second information (52). A control device (14).

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