Control system and method of the display device mounted on the steering wheel

Abstract

A control system for a display device mounted on a steering wheel according to the present invention is introduced, comprising: a driver's seat display device that receives an operation by touch through the screen mounted on the steering wheel and includes a screen for displaying an image; a judgment unit that determines a touch pattern input to the display device; and a setting unit that displays vehicle information or media information pre-set on the driver's seat display device based on the touch pattern determined by the judgment unit, or sets the driver's seat display device to an input state that receives an operation by touch.

Description

Technology Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a control system and a control method for a display device mounted on a steering wheel, and specifically to a technology for controlling a driver's seat display device capable of touch operation. Background Technology

[0003] The steering wheel is a part of the steering system operated by the driver to arbitrarily change the direction of the wheels. By rotating this steering wheel left or right, the vehicle's direction of movement could be adjusted.

[0004] The steering wheel is located at the front of the dashboard, where various vehicle information is displayed, so when the user checks the dashboard, part of it is obscured by the steering wheel, making it difficult to see.

[0005] Conventionally, to solve this problem, a touch-operable display device has been installed on the steering wheel.

[0006] However, there was a problem where the driver misoperated the display device mounted on the conventional steering wheel while driving.

[0007] The matters described above as background technology are intended only to enhance understanding of the background of the present invention and should not be construed as an acknowledgment that they constitute prior art already known to those skilled in the art. Prior art literature

[0009] KR 10-2017-0100372 A The problem to be solved

[0010] The present invention is proposed to solve these problems, and its purpose is to prevent misoperation of the driver's seat display device by changing the image displayed on the driver's seat display device or changing the state to allow touch operation only when a touch pattern input to the driver's seat display device mounted on the steering wheel is a preset touch pattern. means of solving the problem

[0012] A control system for a display device mounted on a steering wheel according to the present invention may include: a driver's seat display device that receives an operation by touch through the screen, and a screen mounted on the steering wheel for displaying an image; a judgment unit that determines a touch pattern input to the display device; and a setting unit that displays vehicle information or media information pre-set on the driver's seat display device based on the touch pattern determined by the judgment unit, or sets the device to an input state for receiving an operation by touch.

[0013] The setting unit can set the vehicle information or media information video to be displayed only on the pre-set touch pattern determined by the judgment unit.

[0014] The setting unit can set vehicle information or media information to be displayed on the driver's seat display device when the judgment unit determines that the touch pattern is a preset shape.

[0015] The setting unit can set the image displayed on the driver's seat display device to be changed when the touch pattern input by the judgment unit is determined to be a preset number of touches.

[0016] The setting unit can set the image displayed on the driver's seat display device to be changed when the touch pattern input by the judgment unit is determined to be a preset location.

[0017] If the touch pattern determined by the judgment unit is a preset touch pattern, the setting unit can change the driver's seat display device to an input state in which an icon or input window capable of touch operation is displayed.

[0018] The setting unit can change the driver's seat display device to a state where only the preset touch pattern is received when the preset touch pattern is input while the device is in the input state.

[0019] The cockpit display device mounted in the cockpit of a vehicle to display various information of the vehicle is further included, and the setting unit can set the image of the cockpit display device to be displayed on the driver's seat display device or the image of the driver's seat display device to be displayed on the cockpit display device when the touch pattern input by the judgment unit is determined to be a preset touch pattern.

[0021] A method for controlling a display device mounted on a steering wheel according to the present invention may include: an input step for receiving a touch pattern on a display device; a judgment step for determining the touch pattern received in the input step; and a setting step for displaying vehicle information or media information pre-set on a driver's seat display device based on the touch pattern determined in the judgment step, or setting the device to an input state for receiving operation by touch.

[0022] The setting step may include a step of setting the vehicle information or media information video to be displayed only on the pre-set pattern of the touch pattern determined in the judgment step.

[0023] The setting step can be configured to change the image displayed on the driver's seat display device if the touch pattern determined in the judgment step is determined to be a preset shape.

[0024] The setting step can be configured to change the image displayed on the driver's seat display device if the touch pattern is determined to be a preset location in the judgment step.

[0025] The setting step can be configured to change the image displayed on the driver's seat display device if the touch pattern entered in the judgment step is determined to be a preset number of touches.

[0026] The setting step may include a step of changing the driver's seat display device to an input state in which an icon or input window capable of touch operation is displayed, if the touch pattern determined in the judgment step is a preset touch pattern.

[0027] The setting step may include a step of setting the image of a cockpit display device mounted in the cockpit of a vehicle to display various information of the vehicle to be displayed on the driver's seat display device, or the image of the driver's seat display device to be displayed on the cockpit display device, when the touch pattern input in the judgment step is determined to be a preset touch pattern. Effects of the invention

[0029] The display device mounted on the steering wheel according to the present invention has the effect of preventing misoperation of the driver's seat display device by changing the image displayed on the driver's seat display device only to preset touch patterns when a touch pattern input to the driver's seat display device mounted on the steering wheel is input.

[0030] In addition, if the touch pattern input to the driver's seat display is a preset touch pattern, the driver's seat display is changed to a touch-operable state, allowing the driver to control the vehicle from the steering wheel and focus more on driving. Brief explanation of the drawing

[0032] FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram of a control system of a display device mounted on a steering wheel according to the present invention. FIG. 2 is a drawing illustrating a preset touch pattern in a control system of a display device mounted on a steering wheel according to the present invention. FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating that the driver's seat display device changes when a preset touch pattern is input in the control system of the display device mounted on the steering wheel according to the present invention. FIG. 4 is a drawing illustrating that the driver's seat display device has been changed to a state where touch operation is possible. FIG. 5 is a drawing illustrating that an image of the cockpit display device is displayed on the driver's seat display device. FIG. 6 is a flowchart of a control method for a display device mounted on a steering wheel according to the present invention. Specific details for implementing the invention

[0033] Specific structural or functional descriptions of the embodiments of the present invention disclosed in this specification or application are merely illustrative for the purpose of explaining embodiments according to the present invention, and embodiments according to the present invention may be implemented in various forms and should not be interpreted as being limited to the embodiments described in this specification or application.

[0034] Since embodiments according to the present invention may be subject to various modifications and may take various forms, specific embodiments are illustrated in the drawings and described in detail in this specification or application. However, this is not intended to limit embodiments according to the concept of the present invention to specific disclosed forms, and it should be understood that it includes all modifications, equivalents, and substitutions that fall within the spirit and scope of the present invention.

[0035] Terms such as "first" and / or "second" may be used to describe various components, but said components should not be limited by said terms. For the sole purpose of distinguishing one component from another, for example, without departing from the scope of rights according to the concept of the present invention, the first component may be named the second component, and similarly, the second component may be named the first component.

[0036] When it is stated that one component is "connected" or "connected" to another component, it should be understood that while it may be directly connected or connected to that other component, there may also be other components in between. Conversely, when it is stated that one component is "directly connected" or "directly connected" to another component, it should be understood that there are no other components in between. Other expressions describing the relationship between components, such as "between" and "exactly between," or "adjacent to" and "directly adjacent to," should be interpreted in the same way.

[0037] The terms used herein are used merely to describe specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the invention. Singular expressions include plural expressions unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. In this specification, terms such as “comprising” or “having” are intended to specify the existence of the implemented features, numbers, steps, actions, components, parts, or combinations thereof, and should be understood as not precluding the existence or addition of one or more other features, numbers, steps, actions, components, parts, or combinations thereof.

[0038] Unless otherwise defined, all terms used herein, including technical or scientific terms, have the same meaning as generally understood by those skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains. Terms such as those defined in commonly used dictionaries should be interpreted as having a meaning consistent with their meaning in the context of the relevant technology, and should not be interpreted in an ideal or overly formal sense unless explicitly defined in this specification.

[0039] The present invention will be described in detail below by explaining preferred embodiments of the invention with reference to the attached drawings. Identical reference numerals in each drawing indicate identical components.

[0040] A judgment unit (20) and a setting unit (30) according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention may be implemented through a non-volatile memory (not shown) configured to store data regarding an algorithm configured to control the operation of various components of a vehicle or software instructions for reproducing said algorithm, and a processor (not shown) configured to perform the operation described below using the data stored in said memory. Here, the memory and the processor may be implemented as separate chips. Alternatively, the memory and the processor may be implemented as a single chip integrated with each other. The processor may take the form of one or more processors.

[0041] FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram of a control system of a display device (10) mounted on a steering wheel according to the present invention, FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a preset touch pattern in a control system of a display device (10) mounted on a steering wheel according to the present invention, FIG. 3 is a diagram showing that the driver's seat display device (10) changes when a preset touch pattern is input in a control system of a display device (10) mounted on a steering wheel according to the present invention.

[0042] Referring to FIGS. 1 to 3, a preferred embodiment of a control system for a display device (10) mounted on a steering wheel according to the present invention will be examined.

[0043] The control system of a display device (10) mounted on a steering wheel according to the present invention may include a driver's seat display device (10) that receives an operation by touch through the screen mounted on the steering wheel and a screen that displays an image; a judgment unit (20) that determines a touch pattern input to the display device; and a setting unit (30) that displays vehicle information or media information pre-set on the driver's seat display device (10) based on the touch pattern determined by the judgment unit (20), or sets the input state to receive an operation by touch.

[0044] As illustrated in FIG. 1, a steering wheel for steering the direction of travel of the vehicle is provided in the driver's seat of the vehicle, and a driver's seat display device (10) for displaying vehicle information or media information as an image may be mounted on the steering wheel.

[0045] Vehicle information includes vehicle driving information, climate control information, or tire pressure information, and media information may include call screens, audio information, or navigation information.

[0046] The screen displaying an image on the driver's seat display device (10) can receive a passenger's touch input, and the vehicle can be controlled, such as the vehicle's media device or air conditioning device, through touch operation.

[0047] The judgment unit (20) can determine whether the touch pattern input by the passenger to the driver's seat display device (10) is a preset touch pattern and transmit it to the control unit.

[0048] When the control unit determines that the touch pattern input to the driver's seat display device (10) by the judgment unit (20) is a preset touch pattern, the driver's seat display device (10) based on this

[0049] The setting unit (30) can set the vehicle information or media information video to be displayed only on the pre-set touch pattern determined by the judgment unit (20).

[0050] The preset touch pattern can be preset in various ways, and the preset touch pattern can be composed of a shape connecting straight lines or curves, touching a preset location or touching a preset number of times, and can also be composed of various other shapes.

[0051] As illustrated in FIG. 3, preset patterns can be preset in various types, and the type of image displayed on the driver's seat display device (10) can be set to correspond to each preset touch pattern.

[0052] A touch may be input to the screen of the driver's seat display device (10), but if the setting unit (30) determines that the touch pattern input to the driver's seat display device (10) by the judgment unit (20) is received as a preset touch pattern, it changes the image displayed on the driver's seat display device (10) based on the received touch pattern, and can ignore all touch operations when a touch pattern other than the preset touch pattern is input.

[0053] This has the effect of preventing the image displayed on the driver's seat display device (10) from changing due to driver error or misoperation.

[0054] The setting unit (30) can set the driver's seat display device (10) to display vehicle information or media information if the judgment unit (20) determines that the touch pattern is a preset shape.

[0055] As illustrated in A of FIG. 2, when a touch pattern is input to the driver's seat display device (10) in the shape of connecting a plurality of pre-set curves or straight lines and the judgment unit (20) determines this as a pre-set touch pattern, the setting unit (30) can change the image displayed on the driver's seat display device (10) to an image corresponding to the pre-set touch pattern.

[0056] This prevents accidental touch operation, which has the effect of allowing you to concentrate more on driving.

[0057] The setting unit (30) can set the image displayed on the driver's seat display device (10) to be changed when the touch pattern input by the judgment unit (20) is determined to be a preset number of touches.

[0058] As illustrated in Fig. 2, when a touch pattern received by the driver's seat display device (10) is input with a preset number of touches and the judgment unit (20) determines that it is a preset touch pattern, the setting unit (30) can change the image displayed on the driver's seat display device (10) to an image corresponding to the preset touch pattern.

[0059] This prevents accidental touch operation, which has the effect of allowing you to concentrate more on driving.

[0060] The setting unit (30) can set the image displayed on the driver's seat display device (10) to be changed when the touch pattern input from the judgment unit (20) is determined to be a preset position.

[0061] As illustrated in Fig. 2, when a touch pattern received by the driver's seat display device (10) is received at a preset location and the judgment unit (20) determines this as a preset touch pattern, the setting unit (30) can change the image displayed on the driver's seat display device (10) to an image corresponding to the preset touch pattern.

[0062] This prevents accidental touch operation, which has the effect of allowing you to concentrate more on driving.

[0063] FIG. 4 is a drawing illustrating that the driver's seat display device (10) has been changed to a state where touch operation is possible.

[0064] If the touch pattern determined by the judgment unit (20) is a preset touch pattern, the setting unit (30) can change the driver's seat display device (10) to an input state in which an icon or input window capable of touch operation is displayed.

[0065] Referring further to FIG. 4, the setting unit (30) can convert the driver's seat display device (10) into an input state where touch operation is possible if the judgment unit (20) determines that the touch pattern input to the driver's seat display device (10) is a preset touch pattern.

[0066] When the driver's seat display device (10) is switched to an input state, the vehicle's media device, air conditioning device, or driving state of the vehicle can be controlled by touch operation.

[0067] This allows the driver to control the vehicle from the steering wheel without moving their hand from the driver's seat to the cockpit display device (40) or air conditioning unit mounted on the dashboard of the vehicle, and has the effect of making driving safer.

[0068] The setting unit (30) can change the driver's seat display device (10) to a state where only the preset touch pattern is received when a preset touch pattern is input in the input state.

[0069] When a preset touch pattern is input to the screen while the entire screen of the driver's seat display device (10) is in an input state where touch operation is possible, the setting unit (30) can convert the driver's seat display device (10) back to a display state where touch operation is impossible and only an image is displayed.

[0070] Through this, the driver's seat display device (10) is changed to a display state where only images are displayed and only preset touch patterns are input, thereby preventing touch misoperation.

[0071] FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating that an image of a cockpit display device (40) is displayed on a driver's seat display device (10).

[0072] The system further includes a cockpit display device (40) mounted in the cockpit of a vehicle to display various information of the vehicle, and the setting unit (30) can set the image of the cockpit display device (40) to be displayed on the driver's seat display device (10) or the image of the driver's seat display device (10) to be displayed on the cockpit display device (40) when the touch pattern input by the judgment unit (20) is determined to be a preset touch pattern.

[0073] The cockpit display device (40) can be a display device mounted on the dashboard of a vehicle to display vehicle information or media information.

[0074] When the control unit determines that the touch pattern input to the driver's seat display device (10) by the judgment unit (20) is a preset touch pattern, it may set the cockpit display device (40) so that the image displayed on the driver's seat display device (10) is displayed on the cockpit display device (40), or set the image of the cockpit display device (40) to be displayed on the driver's seat display device (10).

[0075] Accordingly, the passenger in the driver's seat and the passenger in the front seat can watch the same video simultaneously.

[0077] FIG. 6 is a flowchart of a control method for a display device mounted on a steering wheel according to the present invention.

[0078] Referring to FIG. 6, we will examine a preferred embodiment of a control method for a display device mounted on a steering wheel according to the present invention.

[0079] A method for controlling a display device mounted on a steering wheel according to the present invention may include: an input step (S100) for receiving a touch pattern on a display device; a judgment step (S200) for determining the touch pattern received in the input step (S100); and a setting step (S300) for displaying vehicle information or media information that is pre-set on a driver's seat display device (10) based on the touch pattern determined in the judgment step (S200), or for setting the device to an input state that receives an operation by touch.

[0080] The setting step (S300) may include a step (S310) of setting the vehicle information or media information image to be displayed only on the preset pattern of the touch pattern determined in the judgment step (S200).

[0081] The setting step (S300) can set the image displayed on the driver's seat display device (10) to be changed if the touch pattern determined in the judgment step (S200) is determined to be a preset shape.

[0082] The setting step (S300) can be set so that the image displayed on the driver's seat display device (10) is changed when the touch pattern is determined to be a preset position in the judgment step (S200).

[0083] The setting step (S300) can be set so that the image displayed on the driver's seat display device (10) is changed when the touch pattern input in the judgment step (S200) is determined to be a preset number of touches.

[0084] The setting step (S300) may include a step (S300) of changing the driver's seat display device (10) to an input state in which an icon or input window capable of touch operation is displayed if the touch pattern determined in the judgment step (S200) is a preset touch pattern.

[0085] The setting step (S300) may include a step (S330) of setting the image of a cockpit display device (40) mounted in the cockpit of a vehicle and displaying various information of the vehicle to be displayed on the driver's seat display device (10), or setting the image of the driver's seat display device (10) to be displayed on the cockpit display device (40), when the touch pattern input in the judgment step (S200) is determined to be a preset touch pattern.

[0087] Although specific embodiments of the invention have been illustrated and described, it will be obvious to those skilled in the art that the invention may be modified and changed in various ways without departing from the technical spirit of the invention as provided by the following claims. Explanation of the symbols

[0089] 10: Driver's seat display unit 20 : Judgment Department 30 : Settings section 40 : Cockpit display device

Claims

Claim 1 A control system for a display device mounted on a steering wheel, comprising: a driver's seat display device including a screen mounted on the steering wheel for displaying images and receiving touch-based operation input through the screen; a judgment unit for determining a touch pattern input to the driver's seat display device; and a setting unit for displaying pre-set vehicle information or media information on the driver's seat display device based on the touch pattern determined by the judgment unit, or for setting the driver's seat display device to an input state for receiving touch-based operation input; wherein the setting unit changes the driver's seat display device to an input state in which an icon or input window capable of touch operation is displayed if the touch pattern determined by the judgment unit is a pre-set touch pattern, and changes the driver's seat display device to a state in which touch operation other than the pre-set touch pattern is restricted if the pre-set touch pattern is re-input while the driver's seat display device is in an input state. Claim 2 A control system for a display device mounted on a steering wheel according to claim 1, wherein the setting unit sets the vehicle information or media information image to be displayed only on the preset touch pattern determined by the judgment unit. Claim 3 A control system for a display device mounted on a steering wheel according to claim 1, wherein the setting unit sets vehicle information or media information pre-set in the driver's seat display device to be displayed when the judgment unit determines that the touch pattern is a pre-set shape. Claim 4 A display device control system mounted on a steering wheel according to claim 1, wherein the setting unit sets the image displayed on the driver's seat display device to be changed when the touch pattern input by the judgment unit is determined to be a preset number of touches. Claim 5 A display device control system mounted on a steering wheel according to claim 1, wherein the setting unit sets the image displayed on the driver's seat display device to be changed when the touch pattern input by the judgment unit is determined to be a preset position. Claim 6 delete Claim 7 delete Claim 8 A display device control system mounted on a steering wheel, wherein, in claim 1, it further comprises a cockpit display device mounted in the cockpit of a vehicle for displaying various information of the vehicle, and the setting unit sets the image of the cockpit display device to be displayed on the driver's seat display device or the image of the driver's seat display device to be displayed on the cockpit display device when the touch pattern input by the judgment unit is determined to be a preset touch pattern. Claim 9 A method for controlling a driver's seat display device according to claim 1, comprising: an input step for receiving a touch pattern into the driver's seat display device; a judgment step for determining the touch pattern received in the input step; and a setting step for setting the driver's seat display device to display pre-set vehicle information or media information based on the touch pattern determined in the judgment step, or to receive an input state for operation by touch; wherein the setting step changes the driver's seat display device to an input state in which an icon or input window capable of touch operation is displayed if the touch pattern determined in the judgment step is a pre-set touch pattern, and changes the driver's seat display device to a state in which touch operation other than the pre-set touch pattern is restricted if the pre-set touch pattern is re-entered while the driver's seat display device is in an input state. Claim 10 A method for controlling a display device mounted on a steering wheel according to claim 9, wherein in the setting step, the touch pattern determined in the judgment step is set so that a pre-set vehicle information or media information image is displayed only on a pre-set pattern. Claim 11 A method for controlling a display device mounted on a steering wheel according to claim 9, wherein the setting step is characterized by setting the image displayed on the driver's seat display device to be changed when the touch pattern determined in the judgment step is determined to be a preset shape. Claim 12 A method for controlling a display device mounted on a steering wheel according to claim 9, wherein the setting step includes a step of setting the image displayed on the driver's seat display device to be changed when the touch pattern is determined to be a preset position in the judgment step. Claim 13 A method for controlling a display device mounted on a steering wheel according to claim 9, wherein the setting step sets the image displayed on the driver's seat display device to be changed when the touch pattern input in the judgment step is determined to be a preset number of touches. Claim 14 delete Claim 15 A method for controlling a display device mounted on a steering wheel according to claim 9, wherein the setting step includes, when a touch pattern input in the judgment step is determined to be a preset touch pattern, a step of setting the image of a cockpit display device mounted in the cockpit of a vehicle to display various information of the vehicle to be displayed on a driver's seat display device, or the image of a driver's seat display device to be displayed on a cockpit display device.

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