Information processing device, information processing method, and vehicle

Abstract

To improve safety in driving a vehicle.SOLUTION: A control section of an information processing device acquires a travel schedule route of a second vehicle traveling within a predetermined range from a first vehicle. The control section of the information processing device outputs first information for projecting a first video indicating the travel schedule route of the second vehicle onto a head-up display arranged in front of a user of the first vehicle based on the travel schedule route of the second vehicle.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 4

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present disclosure relates to an information processing device, an information processing method, and a vehicle. [Background technology]

[0002] Patent Document 1 discloses a BSM unit that is attached to the side of a visor of an exterior mirror mounted on the body of a vehicle, the side facing the vehicle body. The BSM unit disclosed in Patent Document 1 includes a light source, a housing that houses the light source, and a lens that is attached to the housing and emits light from the light source to the outside of the housing. The visor is located on the rear side of the vehicle and has an edge that surrounds the mirror of the exterior mirror. At least a portion of the lens is exposed on the side of the visor. The shape of the exposed portion of the lens includes the center and edge of the exposed portion and is symmetrical with respect to a cross section perpendicular to the side of the visor. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Patent Publication No. 2021-95044 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] The present disclosure aims to improve safety when driving a vehicle. [Means for solving the problem]

[0005] An information processing device according to a first aspect of the present disclosure includes: acquiring a planned driving route of a second vehicle that is traveling within a predetermined range from the first vehicle; outputting first information for projecting a first image indicating the planned driving route of the second vehicle on a head-up display disposed in front of a user of the first vehicle, based on the planned driving route of the second vehicle; The control unit executes the above.

[0006] An information processing method according to a second aspect of the present disclosure includes: 1. A computer-implemented information processing method, comprising: acquiring a planned driving route of a second vehicle that is traveling within a predetermined range from the first vehicle; outputting first information for projecting a first image indicating the planned driving route of the second vehicle on a head-up display disposed in front of a user of the first vehicle, based on the planned driving route of the second vehicle; Includes.

[0007] A vehicle according to a third aspect of the present disclosure includes: acquiring a planned driving route of a second vehicle that is traveling within a predetermined range from the first vehicle; outputting first information for projecting a first image indicating the planned driving route of the second vehicle on a head-up display disposed in front of a user of the first vehicle, based on the planned driving route of the second vehicle; The information processing device is equipped with a control unit that executes the above. [Effects of the Invention]

[0008] The present disclosure can improve safety when driving a vehicle. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0009] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a schematic configuration of the assist system. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an example of a first image and a second image projected by a projection device onto a head-up display. [Figure 3] FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a functional configuration of the first device and the second device. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 is a flowchart of the output process. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0010] An information processing device according to a first aspect of the present disclosure is an information processing device that assists vehicle driving. Here, assume that another vehicle is traveling around the vehicle driven by a user. In this case, the user may not be able to grasp the planned route of the other vehicle. As a result, the user cannot grasp how the positional relationship between the user's vehicle and the other vehicle will change in the future. As a result, the vehicle driven by the user and the other vehicle may come close to each other, which may result in a risk of collision or the like.

[0011] Therefore, a control unit of an information processing device according to a first aspect of the present disclosure acquires a planned driving route of a second vehicle traveling within a predetermined range from a first vehicle. The control unit of the information processing device outputs first information based on the planned driving route of the second vehicle. Here, the first information is information for projecting a first image showing the planned driving route of the second vehicle onto a head-up display (hereinafter, may be simply referred to as a "head-up display") disposed in front of a user of the first vehicle. As a result, the first image is projected onto the head-up display of the first vehicle.

[0012] As described above, the first information is output by the information processing device, and the first image is projected on the head-up display. Therefore, the user of the first vehicle can understand the planned driving route of the second vehicle by looking at the first image projected on the head-up display. This can prevent the first vehicle from approaching the second vehicle and causing a risk of contact or the like. As a result, it is possible to improve safety when driving the vehicle.

[0013] Specific embodiments of the present disclosure will be described below with reference to the drawings. The dimensions, materials, shapes, and relative positions of the components described in the present embodiments are not intended to limit the technical scope of the present disclosure unless otherwise specified.

[0014] <Embodiment> (System Overview) An assist system 1 in this embodiment will be described with reference to Fig. 1 and Fig. 2. Fig. 1 is a diagram showing a schematic configuration of the assist system 1. The assist system 1 includes a first device 100 and a second device 200. In the assist system 1, the first device 100 and the second device 200 communicate with each other via vehicle-to-vehicle communication. When the second device 200 is present within a communication range, the first device 100 performs vehicle-to-vehicle communication with the second device 200.

[0015] Note that the first device 100 and the second device 200 do not necessarily need to communicate via vehicle-to-vehicle communication. The first device 100 and the second device 200 may be connected via, for example, a Wide Area Network (WAN), which is a global public communication network such as the Internet, or a telephone communication network such as a mobile phone.

[0016] (Second device) The second device 200 is an on-board device mounted on the second vehicle 20. When the user of the second vehicle 20 changes the lane in which the second vehicle 20 is traveling or when the user is about to overtake another vehicle traveling around the second vehicle 20, the user performs an operation on the second device 200 to notify the second device 200 of that effect. Furthermore, when the user of the second vehicle 20 gives way to another vehicle that is about to change lanes into the lane in which the second vehicle 20 is traveling, the user performs an operation on the second device 200 to notify the second device 200 of that effect. In response to this, the second device 200 outputs information indicating that the second vehicle 20 will change lanes, overtake another vehicle, or give way (hereinafter, this may be referred to as "travel information") based on the operation of the user of the first vehicle 10. The second device 200 outputs second route information including a planned travel route for the second vehicle 20 based on the travel information about the second vehicle 20 and the current speed and position of the second vehicle 20. Then, the second device 200 transmits the second route information to the first device 100 via vehicle-to-vehicle communication with the first device 100. Note that the second device 200 may acquire the second route information from a navigation system installed in the second vehicle 20. Here, the second route information includes a planned driving route including a designation of the lanes along which the second vehicle 20 will travel.

[0017] In this embodiment, the second device 200 outputs the driving information based on an operation by the user of the second vehicle 20. However, the second device 200 does not necessarily output the driving information based on an operation by the user of the second vehicle 20. For example, the second device 200 may estimate, based on the driving conditions of the second vehicle 20, whether the second vehicle 20 will change lanes, overtake another vehicle, or give way, and output the driving information. In this case, the driving conditions of the second vehicle 20 are, for example, the speed, position, steering angle, etc. at which the second vehicle 20 is driving. Furthermore, the driving conditions of the second vehicle 20 are, for example, the shape of the road on which the second vehicle 20 is driving.

[0018] (1st device) The first device 100 is an in-vehicle device mounted on the first vehicle 10. The first device 100 assists a user driving the first vehicle 10. The first device 100 includes a projection device 150. Like the second device 200, the first device 100 outputs driving information based on an operation by the user of the first vehicle 10. The first device 100 also outputs first route information including a planned driving route for the first vehicle 10 based on the driving information about the first vehicle 10 and the current speed and position of the first vehicle 10. The first device 100 may acquire the first route information from a navigation system mounted on the first vehicle 10. Here, the first route information includes a planned driving route including a designation of the lanes along which the first vehicle 10 will travel.

[0019] The first device 100 outputs projection information based on the first route information and the second route information. Here, the projection information is information for projecting a first image showing the planned driving route of the second vehicle 20 onto a head-up display (hereinafter, may be referred to as a "head-up display") arranged in front of the user of the first vehicle 10. The projection information is also information for projecting a second image showing the planned driving route of the first vehicle 10 onto the head-up display of the first vehicle 10. The first image may be an image showing the planned driving route of the second vehicle 20 for a predetermined period of time after a predetermined time from the time when the first image (and the second image) are projected. The second image may be an image showing the planned driving route of the first vehicle 10 for a predetermined period of time. Details of a method in which the first device 100 outputs projection information based on the first route information and the second route information will be described later.

[0020] The projection device 150 is a device that projects information for assisting the user of the first vehicle 10 onto a head-up display. In this embodiment, the windshield of the first vehicle 10 serves as the head-up display. In other words, the projection device 150 projects information for assisting the user of the first vehicle 10 onto the windshield of the first vehicle 10. The projection device 150 projects a first image and a second image onto the head-up display based on the projection information. Project onto I.

[0021] FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of a first image and a second image projected onto the head-up display by the projection device 150. The example shown in FIG. 2 illustrates a situation in which the second vehicle 20 is traveling in a lane to the left of the lane in which the first vehicle 10 is traveling and behind the first vehicle 10. That is, the example shown in FIG. 2 illustrates a situation in which the second vehicle 20 is traveling to the left rear of the first vehicle 10. The example shown in FIG. 2 also illustrates a situation in which the second vehicle 20 is approaching the first vehicle 10 from the left rear in order to overtake the first vehicle 10. In this case, as shown in FIG. 2, a first image showing the planned travel route of the first vehicle 10 is projected onto the head-up display. As shown in FIG. 2, the first image includes a graphic of an arrow indicating the planned travel route of the second vehicle 20 and a graphic representing the second vehicle 20. In the example shown in Figure 2, an image (first image) showing that the second vehicle 20 is about to overtake the first vehicle 10 from the left rear of the first vehicle 10 is projected onto the head-up display using an arrow graphic and a graphic of the second vehicle 20.

[0022] 2 illustrates a situation in which the user of the first vehicle 10 is about to change lanes from the lane in which the first vehicle 10 is traveling (the right lane) to the left lane. In this case, as shown in FIG. 2, a second image showing the planned travel route of the second vehicle 20 is projected onto the head-up display. As shown in FIG. 2, the second image is an image including an arrow graphic indicating the planned travel route of the first vehicle 10 and a graphic representing the first vehicle 10. In the example shown in FIG. 2, an image (second image) showing the planned travel route when the first vehicle 10 changes lanes is projected onto the head-up display using the arrow graphic and the graphic of the first vehicle 10.

[0023] In this way, the first image and the second image are projected onto the head-up display, which allows the user of the first vehicle 10 to understand the planned travel route of the first vehicle 10 and the second vehicle 20 while looking at the head-up display (i.e., the front of the vehicle) without changing their line of sight.

[0024] The first device 100 includes a computer having a processor 110, a main memory 120, an auxiliary memory 130, and a communication interface (communication I / F) 140. The processor 110 is, for example, a central processing unit (CPU) or a digital signal processor (DSP). The main memory 120 is, for example, a random access memory (RAM). The auxiliary memory 130 is, for example, a read-only memory (ROM). The auxiliary memory 130 is, for example, a hard disk drive (HDD) or a disc recording medium such as a CD-ROM, a DVD disc, or a Blu-ray disc. The auxiliary memory 130 may also be a removable medium (portable storage medium). Examples of removable media include a USB memory or an SD card. The communication I / F 340 is, for example, a local area network (LAN) interface board or a wireless communication circuit for wireless communication.

[0025] In the first device 100, the auxiliary storage unit 130 stores an operating system (OS), various programs, various information tables, and the like. In the first device 100, the processor 110 loads the programs stored in the auxiliary storage unit 130 into the main storage unit 120 and executes them, thereby realizing various functions as described below. However, some or all of the functions of the first device 100 may be realized by hardware circuits such as ASIC or FPGA. Note that the first device 100 does not necessarily have to be realized by a single physical configuration, and may be configured by multiple computers working together. Note that the second device 200, like the first device 100, may be realized by a computer. It comprises a computer.

[0026] (Functional configuration) Next, the functional configurations of the first device 100 and the second device 200 that constitute the assist system 1 will be described with reference to Fig. 3. Fig. 3 is a block diagram that schematically shows an example of the functional configurations of the first device 100 and the second device 200.

[0027] (Second device) Second device 200 is configured to include control unit 201, communication unit 202, and input unit 203. Control unit 201 has a function of performing arithmetic processing for controlling second device 200. Control unit 201 can be realized by a processor in second device 200. Communication unit 202 has a function of performing vehicle-to-vehicle communication with first device 100. Communication unit 202 can be realized by a communication I / F in second device 200.

[0028] The input unit 203 has a function that allows the user of the second vehicle 20 to input various information to the second device 200. The input unit 203 can be realized, for example, by buttons provided on the steering wheel of the second vehicle 20. The input unit 203 may also be realized, for example, by a touch panel in the second device 200.

[0029] The control unit 201 outputs travel information when the user of the second vehicle 20 performs an operation on the input unit 203 indicating that the user will change lanes, overtake another vehicle, or give way. The control unit 201 outputs second route information based on the travel information about the second vehicle 20 and the current speed and position of the second vehicle 20. In the example shown in FIG. 2 , the control unit 201 outputs the second route information based on the travel information indicating that the second vehicle 20 will overtake another vehicle and the current speed and position of the second vehicle 20. The control unit 201 transmits the second route information to the first device 100 via the communication unit 202. At this time, the control unit 201 transmits the second route information to the first device 100 that is present within a predetermined range. The predetermined range is, for example, a range within a predetermined distance from the second device 200 (second vehicle 20). The predetermined range is, for example, a range in which the second device 200 and the first device 100 can perform vehicle-to-vehicle communication. Furthermore, the control unit 201 transmits second vehicle information including information on the model of the second vehicle 20, the color of the second vehicle 20, and the license plate number of the second vehicle 20 to the first device 100 via the communication unit 202.

[0030] (1st device) First device 100 is configured to include control unit 101, communication unit 102, input unit 103, and projection unit 104. Control unit 101 has a function of performing arithmetic processing for controlling first device 100. Control unit 101 can be realized by processor 110 in first device 100. Communication unit 102 has a function of performing vehicle-to-vehicle communication with second device 200. Communication unit 102 can be realized by communication I / F 140 in first device 100.

[0031] The control unit 101 receives second route information from the second device 200 via the communication unit 102. Here, the communication unit 102 performs vehicle-to-vehicle communication with the second device 200 that is present within a predetermined range from the first vehicle 10 (first device 100). The control unit 101 may output the second route information itself based on the travel information about the second vehicle 20 and the speed and position of the second vehicle 20 received via the communication unit 102. The control unit 101 may also predict the planned travel route of the second vehicle 20 from the speed and position of the second vehicle, the shape of the road on which the second vehicle 20 is traveling, etc.

[0032] The control unit 101 determines a graphic of an arrow indicating the planned travel route of the second vehicle 20 to be projected on the head-up display based on the second route information. The control unit 101 determines the start point, end point, and shape of the arrow indicating the planned driving route of the second vehicle 20. In the example shown in Fig. 2, the control unit 101 determines the position at the bottom left of the head-up display as the start point of the arrow indicating the planned driving route of the second vehicle 20. Also, in the example shown in Fig. 2, the control unit 101 determines the end point of the arrow indicating the planned driving route of the second vehicle 20 to be diagonally above and to the right of the start point of the arrow indicating the planned driving route of the second vehicle 20 so that the arrow indicating the planned driving route of the first vehicle 10 is aligned with the lane to the left of the lane in which the first vehicle 10 is traveling. Also, the control unit 101 determines the shape of the arrow to be a straight arrow connecting the start point and end point of the arrow indicating the planned driving route of the second vehicle 20.

[0033] The control unit 101 also receives second vehicle information from the second vehicle 20 via the communication unit 102. Based on the second vehicle information, the control unit 101 generates a graphic of the second vehicle 20 that matches the model and color of the second vehicle 20. Based on the second vehicle information, the control unit 101 also generates a graphic of the second vehicle 20 so that the license plate number of the second vehicle 20 can be seen by the user of the first vehicle 10.

[0034] The input unit 103 has the same function as the input unit 203 of the second device 200, and therefore a description thereof will be omitted. The control unit 101 outputs first route information including a planned travel route for the first vehicle 10 based on travel information about the first vehicle 10 and the current speed and position of the first vehicle 10.

[0035] The control unit 101 determines the graphic of an arrow indicating the planned driving route of the first vehicle 10 to be projected on the head-up display based on the output first route information. Specifically, the control unit 101 determines the start point, end point, and shape of the arrow indicating the planned driving route of the first vehicle 10. In the example shown in FIG. 2, the control unit 101 determines a position below the head-up display and in front of the steering wheel of the first vehicle 10 (in front of the user) as the start point of the arrow indicating the planned driving route of the first vehicle 10. Also, in the example shown in FIG. 2, the control unit 101 determines a point on a lane after the first vehicle 10 changes lanes from the lane in which the first vehicle 10 is traveling to the lane to the left as the end point of the arrow indicating the driving route of the first vehicle 10. In the example shown in FIG. 2, a shape connecting the start point and the end point and indicating a route suitable for the first vehicle 10 to change lanes is determined as the shape of the arrow indicating the planned driving route of the first vehicle 10.

[0036] Furthermore, the control unit 101 receives first vehicle information from the first vehicle 10 via the communication unit 102, including information on the model, color, and license plate number of the first vehicle 10. Based on the first vehicle information, the control unit 101 generates a vehicle graphic that matches the model and color of the first vehicle 10 as the graphic of the first vehicle 10. At this time, the control unit 101 may also generate the graphic of the first vehicle 10 based on the first vehicle information so that the license plate number of the first vehicle 10 is visible to the user of the first vehicle 10.

[0037] The control unit 101 generates a first image including a graphic of an arrow indicating the planned driving route of the second vehicle 20 and a graphic of the second vehicle 20. The control unit 101 also generates a second image including a graphic of an arrow indicating the planned driving route of the first vehicle 10 and a graphic of the first vehicle 10. The control unit 101 outputs projection information for projecting the first image and the second image on the head-up display. The control unit 101 transfers the output projection information to the projection unit 104.

[0038] The projection unit 104 has a function of projecting information for assisting the user of the first vehicle 10 onto the head-up display. The projection unit 104 can be realized by the projection device 150 in the first device 100. The projection unit 104 projects a first image and a second image onto the head-up display based on the projection information. The first image includes a graphic of an arrow indicating the planned driving route of the second vehicle 20 and a graphic of the second vehicle 20, so that the user of the first vehicle 10 can imagine what kind of vehicle will be driving on what route. Furthermore, since the second image includes a graphic of an arrow indicating the planned route of the first vehicle 10 and a graphic of the first vehicle 10, the user of the first vehicle 10 can imagine the route the first vehicle 10 will take.

[0039] (Output processing) Next, the output process executed by the control unit 101 of the first device 100 in the assist system 1 will be described with reference to Fig. 4. The output process is a process for outputting projection information. Fig. 4 is a flowchart of the output process.

[0040] The output process starts when the first device 100 receives the second route information from the second device 200. Here, the second device 200 performs vehicle-to-vehicle communication when the first device 100 (first vehicle 10) is present within a predetermined range. Therefore, the first device 100 can receive the second route information when the second vehicle 20 is present within a predetermined range from the first vehicle 10.

[0041] In the output process, first, in S101, first route information and second route information are acquired. Here, the control unit 101 acquires the first route information that it has output itself. The control unit 101 also acquires the second route information received from the second device 200. Next, in S102, based on the first route information and the second route information, a graphic arrow indicating the planned driving route of the first vehicle 10 and a graphic arrow indicating the planned driving route of the second vehicle 20 are determined. Next, in S103, first vehicle information and second vehicle information are acquired. Next, in S104, graphics of the first vehicle 10 and the second vehicle 20 are generated based on the first vehicle information and the second vehicle information.

[0042] Next, in S105, a first image and a second image are generated. Specifically, the control unit 101 generates the first image by combining a graphic of an arrow indicating the planned driving route of the second vehicle 20 with a graphic of the second vehicle 20. The control unit 101 also generates the second image by combining a graphic of an arrow indicating the planned driving route of the first vehicle 10 with a graphic of the first vehicle 10.

[0043] Next, in S106, projection information is output based on the generated first and second images. Next, in S107, the projection information is transmitted to the projection device 150. As a result, the first and second images are projected onto the head-up display by the projection unit 104. Then, the output process ends.

[0044] As described above, the assist system 1 projects the first image onto the head-up display. This allows the user of the first vehicle 10 to understand the planned driving route of the second vehicle 20. This allows the user to understand how the positional relationship between the first vehicle 10 and the second vehicle 20 will change. Furthermore, by projecting the second image onto the head-up display, the user of the first vehicle 10 can understand the route the first vehicle 10 will take when changing lanes. This prevents the first vehicle 10 from approaching the second vehicle 20 and causing danger. As a result, it is possible to improve safety when driving the first vehicle 10.

[0045] (Variation 1) In this embodiment, the first device 100 executes the above-described output process for outputting projection information. However, the output process does not necessarily have to be executed by the first device 100. The output process may be executed by a predetermined server device different from the first device 100 and the second device 200. In this case, the predetermined server device receives the first route information and the second route information from the first vehicle 10 and the second vehicle 20, respectively. The predetermined server device also receives the travel information about the first vehicle 10, the current speed and position of the first vehicle 10, and the travel information about the second vehicle 20. It may receive driving information for both vehicles 20 and the current speed and position of the second vehicle 20, and output first route information and second route information.

[0046] The predetermined server device determines an arrow graphic indicating the planned driving route of the first vehicle 10 and an arrow graphic indicating the planned driving route of the second vehicle 20 based on the first route information and the second route information. The predetermined server device also receives the first vehicle information and the second vehicle information from the first vehicle 10 and the second vehicle 20, respectively. The predetermined server device generates a graphic of the first vehicle 10 and a graphic of the second vehicle 20 based on the first vehicle information and the second vehicle information. The predetermined server device generates a first image and a second image and transmits projection information including these to the first device 100. This also makes it possible to project the first image and the second image on the head-up display. As a result, it is possible to improve safety when driving the first vehicle 10.

[0047] <Other embodiments> The above-described embodiment is merely an example, and the present disclosure may be modified as appropriate within the scope of the present disclosure. Furthermore, the processes and means described in the present disclosure may be freely combined and implemented as long as no technical contradiction occurs.

[0048] Furthermore, a process described as being performed by one device may be shared and executed by multiple devices. Alternatively, a process described as being performed by different devices may be executed by a single device. In a computer system, the hardware configuration (server configuration) by which each function is realized can be flexibly changed.

[0049] The present disclosure can also be realized by providing a computer program implementing the functions described in the above embodiments to a computer, and having one or more processors in the computer read and execute the program. Such a computer program may be provided to the computer via a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium connectable to the computer's system bus or via a network. Non-transitory computer-readable storage media include any type of medium suitable for storing electronic instructions, such as a magnetic disk (e.g., a floppy disk or a hard disk drive (HDD)), an optical disk (e.g., a CD-ROM, a DVD disk, or a Blu-ray disk), a read-only memory (ROM), a random-access memory (RAM), an EPROM, an EEPROM, a magnetic card, a flash memory, or an optical card. [Explanation of symbols]

[0050] 1. Assist system 10. First car 100...1st device 101 Control unit 102··Communications Department 103 Input section 104...Projection section 110 Processor 120 Main memory 130...Auxiliary storage section 140 Communication I / F 150...Projection device 20. Second car 200...Second device 201 Control section 202··Communications Department 203 Input section

Claims

1. acquiring a planned driving route of a second vehicle that is traveling within a predetermined range from the first vehicle; outputting first information for projecting a first image indicating the planned driving route of the second vehicle onto a head-up display disposed in front of a user of the first vehicle, based on the planned driving route of the second vehicle; a control unit that executes the The control unit Acquiring second information including information on the model, color, and license plate number of the second vehicle; generating a vehicle graphic representing a vehicle that matches the model and color of the second vehicle and that displays the license plate number of the second vehicle so that it can be seen by a user of the first vehicle, based on the second information; Further execute outputting the first information for projecting the first image, which further includes the generated graphic, onto the head-up display; Information processing device.

2. The control unit acquiring a planned driving route of the first vehicle; Further execute outputting the first information further including information for further projecting a second image showing a planned driving route of the first vehicle onto the head-up display; The information processing device according to claim 1 .

3. The control unit Acquiring third information including information on the model, color, and license plate number of the first vehicle; generating a graphic representing a vehicle that matches the model and color of the first vehicle and that displays the license plate number of the first vehicle so that it can be seen by a user of the first vehicle, based on the third information; Further execute outputting the first information for projecting the second image, which further includes the graphic generated for the first vehicle, on the head-up display; The information processing device according to claim 2 .

4. 1. A computer-implemented information processing method, comprising: acquiring a planned driving route of a second vehicle that is traveling within a predetermined range from the first vehicle; outputting first information for projecting a first image indicating the planned driving route of the second vehicle onto a head-up display disposed in front of a user of the first vehicle, based on the planned driving route of the second vehicle; Including, The computer Acquiring second information including information on the model, color, and license plate number of the second vehicle; generating a vehicle graphic representing a vehicle that matches the model and color of the second vehicle and that displays the license plate number of the second vehicle so that it can be seen by a user of the first vehicle, based on the second information; Further execute outputting the first information for projecting the first image, which further includes the generated graphic, onto the head-up display; Information processing methods.

5. acquiring a planned driving route of a second vehicle that is traveling within a predetermined range from the first vehicle; outputting first information for projecting a first image indicating the planned driving route of the second vehicle onto a head-up display disposed in front of a user of the first vehicle, based on the planned driving route of the second vehicle; a control unit that executes the The control unit Acquiring second information including information on the model, color, and license plate number of the second vehicle; generating a vehicle graphic representing a vehicle that matches the model and color of the second vehicle and that displays the license plate number of the second vehicle so that it can be seen by a user of the first vehicle, based on the second information; Further execute outputting the first information for projecting the first image, which further includes the generated graphic, onto the head-up display; A vehicle equipped with an information processing device.

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