Automotive Displays

Abstract

To provide a display device for automobile which is improved in convenience for a user.SOLUTION: A first screen for a first function and a second screen for a second function are selectively displayed. On the first screen, Y buttons (Y is an integer of two or greater), out of X buttons (X is an integer equal to or greater than Y) corresponding to X sub functions belonging to the first function, are displayed in a carousel in a predetermined area CR. In the case where Y is an even number, when the screen transitions from the second screen to the first screen, (Y / 2) buttons are displayed in descending order of recent operation time and date in a first partial area CRa of the predetermined area, and (Y / 2) buttons are displayed in descending order of frequency of use in a second partial area CRb of the predetermined area. In the case where Y is an odd number, when the screen transitions from the second screen to the first screen, ((Y-1) / 2) buttons are displayed in descending order of recent operation time and date in the area CRa and ((Y-1) / 2) buttons are displayed in descending order of frequency of use in the area CRb.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 4

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to an automotive display. [Background technology]

[0002] Patent Document 1 discloses a technology for detecting the frequency of application use and displaying frequently used applications based on the frequency of use, with the aim of providing an electronic device that achieves good visibility and improved operability. It also discloses that applications (history) may be detected and displayed. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Patent No. 5421631 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] In view of the demand for a display device for an automobile that is more convenient for users, an object of the present invention is to provide such a display device for an automobile. [Means for solving the problem]

[0005] The automotive display according to the present invention selectively displays a first screen related to a first function and a second screen related to a second function, and on the first screen, Y buttons out of X buttons corresponding to X sub-functions belonging to the first function are displayed in a carousel format in a predetermined area, where Y is an integer equal to or greater than 2 and X is an integer greater than Y. When Y is an even number, upon transition from the second screen to the first screen, (Y / 2) of the buttons are displayed in a first partial area of ​​the predetermined area in descending order of most recently operated date and time, and (Y / 2) buttons are displayed in a second partial area of ​​the predetermined area in descending order of most frequently used date and time. When Y is an odd number, upon transition from the second screen to the first screen, ((Y-1) / 2) of the buttons are displayed in the first partial area in descending order of most recently operated date and time, and ((Y-1) / 2) buttons are displayed in the second partial area in descending order of most frequently used date and time. [Effects of the Invention]

[0006] According to the present invention, it is possible to further improve convenience for users. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0007] [Figure 1] FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing a first example of a media screen. [Figure 2] FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing a virtual ring in a carousel display. [Figure 3] FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing a virtual ring in a carousel display. [Figure 4] FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing a virtual ring in a carousel display. [Figure 5A] FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing a virtual ring in a carousel display. [Figure 5B] FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing a virtual ring in a carousel display. [Figure 5C] FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing a virtual ring in a carousel display. [Figure 5D] FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing a virtual ring in a carousel display. [Figure 6A] FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing a virtual ring in a carousel display. [Figure 6B] FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing a virtual ring in a carousel display. [Figure 6C] FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing a virtual ring in a carousel display. [Figure 6D] FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing a virtual ring in a carousel display. [Figure 7] FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing a second example of the media screen. [Figure 8] FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of another function screen. [Figure 9] FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a computer hardware configuration of an automobile display. [Figure 10] FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a software configuration of an automotive display. [Figure 11] FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing a virtual ring in a carousel display. [Figure 12] FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing a virtual ring in a carousel display. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0008] The present invention will be described below based on the illustrated embodiments, but the present invention is not limited to the embodiments described below.

[0009] Figure 1 shows a screen KS1a for the media function displayed on a touch-panel automotive display installed inside the cabin of a car. This automotive display is a horizontally elongated rectangle with an upper side FU, a lower side FB, a left side FL, and a right side FR. A detailed display area D1 occupies the majority of the screen KS1a, and displays four buttons BH and B11-B13, and five buttons B14-B18.

[0010] The detail display area D1 is a generally horizontally elongated rectangle whose top and bottom edges are in contact with the top and bottom edges FU and FB of the automotive display, respectively. The left edge of the detail display area D1 is spaced apart from the left edge FL of the automotive display, and the right edge of the detail display area D1 is spaced apart from the right edge FR of the automotive display.

[0011] The details display area D1 is an area for using the media function. The media function has several sub-functions, such as an audio function and a radio function. The details display area D1 in Figure 1 displays information related to the audio function. Specifically, the upper left part of the details display area D1 displays the cover photo of the item to be played, and the title name and artist name are displayed in the upper right part.

[0012] The detail display area D1 further includes a horizontally elongated rectangular carousel (meaning a rotating platform or merry-go-round) display area CR located near the bottom edge FB of the automotive display. In this carousel display area CR, multiple buttons corresponding to multiple sub-functions are displayed in a carousel-like fashion. Details will be described later.

[0013] The five buttons B14 to B18 are all roughly square and roughly the same size, and are lined up in order from top to bottom of the screen with no gaps between them. The top edge of button B14 is in contact with the top edge FU of the car display, and the bottom edge of button B18 is in contact with the bottom edge FB of the car display. The left edges of each of the five buttons B14 to B18 are in contact with the left edge FL of the car display. The right edges of each of the five buttons B14 to B18 are in contact with the left edge of area D1.

[0014] The button B14 labeled "Mode" is a button for displaying an individual screen relating to the vehicle's driving mode. The button B15 labeled "Car Info" is a button for displaying a separate screen relating to the information confirmation function, which allows checking of the mileage, cruising range, average fuel consumption, instantaneous fuel consumption, average vehicle speed, and the like. The button B16 labeled "Assist" is used to turn on / off the ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance System) function or to display the individual screen for the function where you can check the currently operating ADAS function. The button B17 labeled "Help" is a button for displaying individual screens for functions that provide guidance on difficult-to-understand operation methods or setting contents. The button B18 labeled "Setting" is a button for displaying a menu screen for making various settings.

[0015] Buttons BH, B11, B12, and B13 are lined up in order from top to bottom of the screen with no gaps between them. Button BH is a roughly vertically elongated rectangle with its top edge touching the top edge FU of the automotive display, its left edge touching the right edge of the detail display area D1, and its right edge touching the right edge FR of the automotive display. The three buttons B11, B12, and B13 are all roughly square and of the same size. Their left sides are in contact with the right side of the detail display area D1, and their right sides are in contact with the right side FR of the automotive display. The bottom side of button BH is in contact with the top side of button B11, the bottom side of button B11 is in contact with the top side of button B12, the bottom side of button B12 is in contact with the top side of button B13, and the bottom side of button B13 is in contact with the bottom side FB of the automotive display.

[0016] The button BH labeled "Home" is a button for switching to the home screen of the car display. The button B11 labeled "Media" is a button for moving to a menu screen for media functions such as audio and radio. The button B12 labeled "Phone" is a button for moving to a menu screen for the telephone function. The button B13 labeled "Navi" is a button for switching to a menu screen for the car navigation function, such as displaying the current position of the car and the route to the destination.

[0017] When the button B15 labeled "Car Info" is operated on the media function screen KS1a shown in FIG. 1, the screen switches to the information confirmation function screen KS2 shown in FIG. 8. As with the screen KS1a, buttons BH and B11 to B18 are displayed on the screen KS2. Meanwhile, instead of the detail display area D1 on the media function screen KS1a, the confirmation function screen KS2 displays a detail display area D2. This detail display area D2 displays information such as mileage, remaining driving range, average fuel economy, instantaneous fuel economy, and average vehicle speed. Note that the screen KS2 does not have a carousel display area CR. When the button B11 labeled "Media" displayed on the screen KS2 is operated, the screen switches to the media function menu screen shown in FIG. 1.

[0018] The carousel display area CR will now be described. The ten buttons labeled "1" to "10" shown in FIG. 2 are also referred to as the "first button" to the "tenth button," respectively. The first to tenth buttons correspond to ten sub-functions in the media function. A total of ten buttons, from the first button to the tenth button, are virtually arranged in order clockwise to form a ring RG1, four of which are displayed in the carousel display area CR. For example, in the carousel display area CR of FIG. 1, four buttons labeled "1" to "4" are displayed in order from right to left. Swiping (or scrolling) left or right in this carousel display area CR rotates the virtual ring RG1, allowing other buttons to be displayed in the carousel display area CR.

[0019] In the carousel display area CR, a swipe from right to left on the paper surface is called a left swipe, and a swipe from left to right on the paper surface is called a right swipe. A left swipe rotates the ring clockwise on the paper surface, and a right swipe rotates it counterclockwise on the paper surface. The distance between two adjacent buttons on the ring is called the pitch.

[0020] When a right swipe is performed, the order of buttons 1 to 10 on the ring corresponds to the order of most frequently operated buttons. When a left swipe is performed, the order of buttons 1 to 10 on the ring corresponds to the order of most recently operated buttons. The button arrangement will be described later.

[0021] In the carousel display area CR shown in Figures 1 and 2, assuming that the arrangement of the buttons on the ring does not change, when a four-pitch right swipe is performed, the virtual ring RG1 rotates four pitches counterclockwise on the paper surface of Figure 2. As a result, as shown in Figure 3, four buttons, from button 5 to button 8, are displayed in order from right to left in the carousel display area CR.

[0022] The same display result as in Figure 3 can also be obtained by swiping six pitches to the left in the carousel display area CR shown in Figure 1. This swipe causes the virtual ring RG1 to rotate six pitches in the clockwise direction on the paper surface of Figure 2.

[0023] When the seventh button corresponding to the sub-function "TV" is operated in the carousel display area CR shown in Fig. 3, the media function screen KS1a (sub-function: audio) shown in Fig. 1 is switched to the media function screen KS1b (sub-function: TV) shown in Fig. 7. The media function screen KS1b is provided with buttons BH and B11 to B18 and a detailed display area D1 similar to those on the media function screen KS1a, while the TV function is displayed in the detailed display area D1 of the media function screen KS1b.

[0024] When the button B15 labeled "Car Info" is pressed on the media function screen KS1b, the screen switches to the confirmation function screen KS2 shown in Fig. 8. When the button B11 labeled "Media" is pressed on this confirmation function screen KS2, the media function screen shown in Fig. 1 or 7 is displayed again.

[0025] At this time, the ring associated with the carousel display changes from ring RG1 shown in Figures 2 and 3 to ring RG2 shown in Figure 4. That is, while button 7 was located between buttons 6 and 8 in ring RG1, it is located between buttons 10 and 1 in ring RG2. Then, immediately after the media function screen is redisplayed, button 7, button 1, button 2, and button 3 are displayed in order from right to left in the carousel display area CR.

[0026] This is because the most recent operation of the 10 buttons was button 7. The button arrangement on ring RG1 is changed to the button arrangement on ring RG2, and button 7 is now positioned at the rightmost position of the four buttons displayed in the carousel display area CR.

[0027] In the carousel display area CR, which has an area for four buttons in the horizontal direction, the area CRa for two buttons on the right side first displays the button with the most recent operation date and time of the ten buttons on the right, and the button with the second most recent operation date and time on the left. Also, in the area CRb for two buttons on the left side of the carousel display area CR, the button with the most frequent use of the eight buttons remaining, excluding the two buttons displayed in area CRa, is first displayed on the left, and the button with the second most frequent use is displayed on the right. If there are multiple buttons with the same frequency of use, they are displayed from left to right in order of most recent operation date and time.

[0028] <Sort by most recent operation date> 5A shows the ring RG2 shown in FIG. 4 again, with the order of most recent operation date and time of each button indicated in parentheses. For example, "(a1)" above the seventh button indicates that of the ten buttons, the seventh button has the most recent operation date and time. Similarly, "(a10)" above the fourth button indicates that of the ten buttons, the fourth button has the oldest operation date and time.

[0029] In the ring RG2 shown in FIG. 5A, the six buttons not displayed in the carousel display area CR, namely, the fourth, fifth, sixth, eighth, ninth, and tenth buttons, are rearranged counterclockwise in order of most recent operation date and time immediately after a left swipe (regardless of the number of buttons). FIG. 5B shows the ring RG31 after rearrangement. In the ring RG31, the hidden ninth, tenth, eighth, sixth, fifth, and fourth buttons are arranged counterclockwise in this order. Note that the four buttons displayed in the carousel display area CR immediately after the media function screen is redisplayed are not subject to rearrangement.

[0030] If the left swipe is performed by two pitches, the ring RG31 rotates by two pitches in the clockwise direction. As a result, the tenth button, the ninth button, the seventh button, and the first button are displayed in the carousel display area CR from right to left, as shown in FIG. 5C.

[0031] When the ninth button is operated in the carousel display area CR shown in Fig. 5C, the screen transitions to the sub-function screen corresponding to that button. The display of the carousel display area CR remains in the state shown in Fig. 5C unless a swipe is performed. On the screen of the sub-function corresponding to the ninth button, a button for a function other than the media function (buttons BH, B12 to B18) is operated to transition to the screen of that function, and then the state of the carousel display area CR when it transitions back to the media function screen is shown in Fig. 5D.

[0032] In area CRa of the carousel display area CR in Fig. 5D, the 9th button, which has the most recent operation date and time, is displayed on the right, and the 7th button, which has the second most recent operation date and time, is displayed on the left. In area CRb, of the 8 buttons remaining after excluding the two buttons displayed in area CRa from the 10 buttons, the 3rd button, which has the most frequent use, is displayed on the left, and the 2nd button, which has the second most frequent use, is displayed on the right.

[0033] 5A to 5D, a case where a right swipe is performed on the display shown in Fig. 4 has been described. Next, a case where a left swipe is performed on the display shown in Fig. 4 will be described.

[0034] <Sorted by frequency of use> FIG. 6A shows the ring RG2 shown in FIG. 4 again, with the order of frequency of use of each button indicated in parentheses. For example, "(b1)" above the seventh button indicates that of the ten buttons, the seventh button is the most frequently used. Similarly, "(b10)" above the sixth button indicates that of the ten buttons, the sixth button is the least frequently used.

[0035] In the ring RG2 shown in FIG. 6A, the six buttons not displayed in the carousel display area CR, namely, the fourth, fifth, sixth, eighth, ninth, and tenth buttons, are rearranged clockwise in order of most frequently used immediately after a right swipe (regardless of the number of pitches). FIG. 6B shows the ring RG41 after rearrangement. In the ring RG41, the hidden ninth, tenth, fifth, fourth, eighth, and sixth buttons are arranged clockwise in this order. Note that the four buttons displayed in the carousel display area CR immediately after the media function screen is redisplayed are not subject to rearrangement.

[0036] If the above-described right swipe is performed by two pitches, the ring RG41 rotates by two pitches in the counterclockwise direction. As a result, the second button, the third button, the ninth button, and the tenth button are displayed in order from right to left in the carousel display area CR, as shown in FIG. 6C.

[0037] When the tenth button is operated in the carousel display area CR shown in Fig. 6C, the screen transitions to the sub-function screen corresponding to that button. The display of the carousel display area CR remains in the state shown in Fig. 6C unless a swipe is performed. On the screen of the sub-function corresponding to the tenth button, a button for a function other than the media function (buttons BH, B12 to B18) is operated to transition to the screen of that function, and then the state of the carousel display area CR when it transitions again to the media function screen is shown in Fig. 6D.

[0038] In area CRa of the carousel display area CR in Fig. 6D, the tenth button, which has the most recent operation date and time, is displayed on the right, and the seventh button, which has the second most recent operation date and time, is displayed on the left. In area CRb, of the eight buttons remaining after excluding the two buttons displayed in area CRa from the ten buttons, the third button, which has the most frequent use, is displayed on the left, and the second button, which has the second most frequent use, is displayed on the right.

[0039] 9 shows an example of the computer hardware configuration of an automotive display 100. The automotive display 100 includes a CPU 11, an interface device 12, a display device 13, an input device 14, a drive device 15, an auxiliary storage device 16, and a memory device 17, which are interconnected by a bus 18.

[0040] A program that realizes the functions of the automotive display 100 is provided by a recording medium 19 such as a CD-ROM. When the recording medium 19 on which the program is recorded is set in the drive device 15, the program is installed from the recording medium 19 into the auxiliary storage device 16 via the drive device 15. Alternatively, the program does not necessarily have to be installed from the recording medium 19, but can also be installed via a network. The auxiliary storage device 16 stores the installed program as well as necessary files, data, etc.

[0041] When there is an instruction to start a program, the memory device 17 reads and stores the program from the auxiliary storage device 16. The CPU 11 realizes the functions of the in-vehicle display 100 according to the program stored in the memory device 17. The interface device 12 is used as an interface for connecting to other computers through a network. The display device 13 displays a GUI (Graphical User Interface) or the like according to the program. An example of this GUI is as described above. The input device 14 is a touch panel or the like.

[0042] Fig. 10 shows a configuration example of the software functions of the in-vehicle display 100. The in-vehicle display 1 has an operation reception unit 21 that receives user operations (such as swiping and scrolling), and a display control unit 22 that controls the display on the screen according to the operations received by the operation reception unit 21. The display control unit 22 is also configured to be able to acquire data regarding the most recent operation date and time and usage frequency of each button, and control the display on the screen according to the data. Each screen described so far is displayed in the display area of such an in-vehicle display 100.

[0043] According to the above embodiments, in the in-vehicle display, convenience can be improved by considering the user's usage method. Specifically, Y (for example, 4) out of X (for example, 10) buttons can be carousel-displayed by a swipe operation. However, 2 ≤ Y < X. When a certain button is operated and after transitioning to another function screen without a carousel display area, when a function screen with a carousel display area is displayed again, if Y is an even number, among the Y buttons displayed in the carousel display area, Y / 2 buttons are displayed in order from the newer ones of the most recent operation date and time of the said button, and the remaining Y / 2 buttons are displayed in order from the ones with the highest usage frequency of the button. If Y is an odd number, (Y - 1) / 2 buttons are displayed in order from the newer ones of the most recent operation date and time of the button, and among the remaining (Y + 1) / 2, (Y - 1) / 2 buttons are displayed in order from the ones with the highest usage frequency of the button.

[0044] In this way, every time the media function screen is displayed, the display of a plurality of buttons displayed in a carousel on the media function screen is prioritized according to the user's convenience.

[0045] According to the embodiments described above, frequently used buttons that the user is likely to use next and buttons with the most recent operation date and time are displayed at the next start, which reduces the user's effort of swiping to find the button they want to operate. This reduces the inconvenience for the user. Note that the next start means that the currently displayed media function screen is transitioned to another function screen and then the media function screen is displayed again. Additionally, buttons with recent operation dates and times that are more likely to be used consecutively will be displayed closer to the driver of a right-hand drive vehicle the next time the car is started, making them easier for the driver to see and select. In addition, buttons that are not displayed in the carousel display area are also rearranged and displayed in the carousel display area in order of the likelihood of the user using the swipe operation, thereby reducing the user's operation time.

[0046] By shortening the user's operation time and reducing hassle, unnecessary input to the automotive display can be reduced, and the calculation load on the automotive display can be reduced.

[0047] Fig. 11 shows a carousel display area CR5 having an area for five buttons. In this area, the area CR5a on the right side, which is the area for two buttons, displays the most recently operated button, while the area CR5b on the left side, which is the area for three buttons, displays the buttons that are used more frequently. In other words, the buttons that are used more frequently are displayed more frequently. This display is based on the fact that the buttons that are used more frequently are likely to be used in the future.

[0048] However, if a button in the region CR5a is used more frequently than any of the buttons in the region CR5b, the button with the most recent operation date and time may be displayed in the region CR5c, which is one button in size and located at the far right of the region CR5b. Alternatively, the number of buttons in area CR5c can be increased by, for example, setting it to 1 / 5 or more of the number of buttons in area CR5b. If the number of times is 1 / 5 or more, the frequency of use is considered high, and buttons with the most recent most recent operation date and time are displayed in area CR5c as well, just like area CR5a.

[0049] Alternatively, the user may be able to select whether to display the buttons in the area CR5c as frequently used buttons, buttons with the most recent operation date and time, or buttons that the driver wants to display at all times. This allows the driver to fixate one or more buttons according to their preference, improving the appearance and providing the driver with a sense of security that the buttons are readily available in an emergency.

[0050] 12 shows a carousel display area CR3 having an area for three buttons. In this area, the area CR3a on the right side, which is the area for one button, displays the button with the most recent operation date and time, and the area CR3b on the left side, which is the area for two buttons, displays the most frequently used button and the button with the second most recent operation date and time. In other words, the buttons with the most frequently used button are displayed more frequently than the buttons with the most recent operation date and time. This display takes into account the fact that frequently used buttons are likely to be used in the future.

[0051] Alternatively, the user may be able to select whether to display a frequently used button, a button with the most recent operation date and time, or a button that the user wants to always display in the single button area CR3c on the right side of area CR3b.

[0052] The following additional notes are provided regarding the above-described embodiments. [Appendix 1] A display for an automobile in which a first screen relating to a first function and a second screen relating to a second function are selectively displayed, On the first screen, Y buttons among X buttons respectively corresponding to X sub-functions belonging to the first function are displayed in a carousel in a predetermined area, Y is an integer equal to or greater than 2, and X is an integer greater than Y; If Y is an even number, when transitioning from the second screen to the first screen, (Y / 2) of the buttons are displayed in a first partial area of ​​the predetermined area in descending order of most recent operation date and time, and (Y / 2) of the buttons are displayed in a second partial area of ​​the predetermined area in descending order of most frequently used date and time, If Y is an odd number, when transitioning from the second screen to the first screen, ((Y-1) / 2) of the buttons are displayed in the first partial area in descending order of most recent operation date and time, and ((Y-1) / 2) of the buttons are displayed in the second partial area in descending order of most frequently used date and time. Automotive display. [Effects of Appendix 1] The next time the device is started, the most frequently used buttons that the user is likely to use next and the most recent buttons with the most recent operation date and time are displayed, which reduces the effort required for the user to search for the button they want to operate, improving usability and comfort. Also, since there is a relatively high possibility that buttons that are hidden at the next start will not be used, there is relatively little inconvenience if they are hidden at the next start. By displaying only a limited number of buttons in the carousel display area, it is easy for users to see, and the buttons can be displayed larger in a limited space. As a result, it is easier to operate. [Appendix 2] The automobile display is disposed in the vehicle interior at approximately the center in the vehicle width direction, Y buttons are displayed in the vehicle width direction in the predetermined area, the first partial region is located closer to the driver than the second partial region; In the first partial area, the buttons are displayed in order of most recent operation date and time in a direction away from the driver, In the second partial area, the buttons are displayed in descending order of frequency of use along a direction approaching the driver. 10. An automotive display as described in Appendix 1. [Effects of Appendix 2] Both frequently used buttons and recent buttons with the most recent operation date and time are displayed, and the button with the most recent operation date and time, which is relatively likely to be used continuously, is displayed on the side closer to the driver at the next start, making it easy to see and select. [Appendix 3] If Y is an even number, when transitioning from the second screen to the first screen, (Y / 2) of the buttons are displayed in a first partial area of ​​the predetermined area in descending order of most recent operation date and time, and (Y / 2) of the buttons excluding the (Y / 2) buttons displayed in the first partial area are displayed in a second partial area of ​​the predetermined area in descending order of most frequently used buttons, If Y is an odd number, when transitioning from the second screen to the first screen, ((Y-1) / 2) of the buttons are displayed in the first partial area in descending order of most recent operation date and time, and ((Y-1) / 2) of the buttons excluding the ((Y-1) / 2) buttons displayed in the first partial area are displayed in the second partial area in descending order of most frequently used. 3. An automotive display according to claim 1 or 2. [Effects of Appendix 3] When the button with the most recent operation date and time and the button with the most frequent use date and time are the same, the button with the most recent operation date and time can be displayed in the display area of ​​the button with the most recent operation date and time, thereby making it possible to display as many of the more frequently used buttons as possible. Although the button with the most recent operation date and time is likely to be used repeatedly, between the button with the most recent operation date and the button with the most frequent use date and time, the button with the most recent operation date and time and the button with the most frequent use date and time is naturally more likely to be used next, so displaying the latter more often can improve convenience. When displaying the newest button with the most recent operation date and time on the driver's side, the button displayed closest to the driver will be the button with the most recent operation date and time and the most frequently used button, thereby improving usability. [Appendix 4] The automotive display according to any one of appendices 1 to 3, wherein when Y is an odd number, ((Y-1) / 2+1) of the buttons are displayed in the second partial area in descending order of frequency of use. [Effects of Appendix 4] When Y is an odd number, the button displayed in the center is designated as the button with the highest frequency of use, so that the button with the most recent operation date and time and the button with the highest frequency of use can be displayed more frequently. Although there is a high possibility that a button with a recent most recent operation date and time will be used continuously, between a button with a recent most recent operation date and a button with a high frequency of use, it is natural that the button with the more frequent use is more likely to be used, and convenience can be improved by displaying the latter more frequently. [Appendix 5] An automotive display as described in any one of Appendices 1 to 4, wherein when scrolling is performed in the specified area, the buttons that were not displayed in the specified area before the scrolling are displayed in the specified area sequentially in order of most frequently used or most recently operated date and time. [Effects of Appendix 5] When scrolling or swiping, items that are likely to be used by the user can be displayed regularly, further increasing convenience and reducing the time required for scrolling. [Appendix 6] The automobile display is disposed in the vehicle interior at approximately the center in the vehicle width direction, Y buttons are displayed in the vehicle width direction in the predetermined area, When the predetermined area is scrolled in a direction away from the driver along the vehicle width direction, the buttons that were not displayed in the predetermined area before the scrolling are displayed in the predetermined area in order of most recent operation date and time, When the predetermined area is scrolled in a direction approaching the driver along the vehicle width direction, the buttons that were not displayed in the predetermined area before the scrolling are displayed in the predetermined area in order of frequency of use. 10. The automotive display of claim 5. [Effect of Appendix 6] The system displays the buttons most frequently used and the buttons with the most recent operation date and time, which are the ones the user is most likely to use, in that order.The user can then choose the order in which the buttons are displayed by scrolling towards the driver or in the opposite direction, thereby improving convenience. In Supplementary Note 2 and later, when the newest button with the most recent operation date and time is displayed on the driver's side of the display and the most frequently used buttons are displayed on the opposite side, scrolling in the corresponding direction will display the most frequently used buttons and the newest button with the most recent operation date and time, thereby creating a pattern to the display and making it easier for the user to understand and improve usability.

[0053] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various modifications and changes can be made based on the technical concept of the present invention. [Explanation of symbols]

[0054] KS1a, KS1b function screen CR, CR5, CR3 Carousel display area D1, D2 Detail display area B11~B18 buttons 100 Automotive Displays 21 Input reception section 22 Display control unit

Claims

1. A display for an automobile on which a first screen relating to a first function and a second screen relating to a second function are selectively displayed, On the first screen, Y buttons among X buttons respectively corresponding to X sub-functions belonging to the first function are displayed in a carousel format in a predetermined area, Y is an integer equal to or greater than 2, and X is an integer greater than Y; When Y is an even number, when transitioning from the second screen to the first screen, (Y / 2) of the buttons are displayed in a first partial area of ​​the predetermined area in descending order of most recent operation date and time, and (Y / 2) of the buttons are displayed in a second partial area of ​​the predetermined area in descending order of most frequently used date and time, When Y is an odd number, when transitioning from the second screen to the first screen, ((Y-1) / 2) buttons are displayed in the first partial area in descending order of most recent operation date and time, and ((Y-1) / 2) buttons are displayed in the second partial area in descending order of most frequently used date and time. Automotive display.

2. The automobile display is disposed in the vehicle interior at approximately the center in the vehicle width direction, Y buttons are displayed in the vehicle width direction in the predetermined area, the first partial region is located closer to the driver than the second partial region; In the first partial area, the buttons are displayed in order of most recent operation date and time along a direction away from the driver, In the second partial area, the buttons are displayed in descending order of frequency of use along a direction approaching the driver.

10. The automotive display of claim 1.

3. When Y is an even number, when transitioning from the second screen to the first screen, (Y / 2) of the buttons are displayed in a first partial area of ​​the predetermined area in descending order of most recent operation date and time, and (Y / 2) of the buttons excluding the (Y / 2) buttons displayed in the first partial area are displayed in a second partial area of ​​the predetermined area in descending order of most frequently used. If Y is an odd number, when transitioning from the second screen to the first screen, ((Y-1) / 2) buttons are displayed in the first partial area in descending order of most recent operation date and time, and ((Y-1) / 2) buttons are displayed in the second partial area in descending order of most frequently used among the buttons excluding the ((Y-1) / 2) buttons displayed in the first partial area.

3. The automotive display according to claim 1 or 2.

4. 3. The automotive display according to claim 1, wherein when Y is an odd number, ((Y-1) / 2+1) of the buttons are displayed in the second partial area in descending order of frequency of use.

5. 3. The automotive display according to claim 1, wherein when scrolling is performed in the specified area, the buttons that were not displayed in the specified area before the scrolling are displayed in the specified area in order of frequency of use or most recent operation date and time.

6. The automobile display is disposed in the vehicle interior at approximately the center in the vehicle width direction, Y buttons are displayed in the vehicle width direction in the predetermined area, When the predetermined area is scrolled in a direction away from the driver along the vehicle width direction, the buttons that were not displayed in the predetermined area before the scrolling are displayed in the predetermined area in order of most recent operation date and time, When the predetermined area is scrolled in a direction approaching the driver along the vehicle width direction, the buttons that were not displayed in the predetermined area before the scrolling are displayed in the predetermined area in order of frequency of use.

6. The automotive display according to claim 5.

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