Vehicle display device having multiple displays and operation method thereof

Abstract

A vehicle display device and an operation method thereof are disclosed. The vehicle display device according to an embodiment of the present invention comprises: a main body mountable on a dashboard of a vehicle; a communication unit which receives driving information of the vehicle collected by a sensor of the vehicle; multiple displays which are formed on the front surface of the main body, and include a first display unit, a second display unit provided so that the display direction is variable, and a third display unit provided so that the display screen size is variable; and a control unit which generates a control signal for changing the shapes of at least some of the first to third display units so that the multiple displays have variable form factors. The control unit may recognize the display direction of the second display unit, which forms a form factor of the multiple displays, and may determine whether a portion of the second display unit overlaps with at least one of the first and third display units, and operates to control display balancing accordingly to display a screen corresponding to the driving information.

Description

Vehicle display device having multiple displays and its operating method

[0001] The present invention relates to a vehicle display device having a plurality of displays and an operating method thereof, and more particularly, to a vehicle display device having a plurality of displays whose form factor varies depending on the situation and an operating method thereof.

[0002] A vehicle is a device that allows the user to move in the desired direction. A representative example is an automobile.

[0003] Meanwhile, various sensors and electronic devices are being installed in vehicles to enhance the convenience of users. In particular, research is actively underway on Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) to enhance user convenience. Furthermore, development of autonomous vehicles (AVs) is also actively underway.

[0004] Autonomous driving refers to a system that enables a vehicle to make its own decisions and drive accordingly. Autonomous driving can be categorized into stages ranging from non-automation to full automation, depending on the degree to which the system participates in driving and the degree to which the driver controls the vehicle.

[0005] Autonomous driving has transformed the perception of vehicles as spaces for dwelling, rather than simply a means of transportation. Furthermore, the trend toward installing larger displays in vehicles has become increasingly prevalent, allowing drivers to freely enjoy a variety of infotainment options. When installing such large displays, they must be designed to satisfy the user's full infotainment experience without obstructing the driver's view.

[0006] The present invention aims to solve the above-mentioned problems and other problems.

[0007] According to some embodiments of the present invention, an object of the present invention is to provide a vehicle display device having a plurality of displays with variable form factors so as to secure a driver's field of vision while improving the infotainment experience depending on the situation, and an operating method thereof.

[0008] In addition, according to some embodiments of the present invention, another object is to provide a vehicle display device having a plurality of displays in which the plurality of displays can be optimally transformed according to the driving conditions of the vehicle, the needs of passengers, and the content / services provided, and a method of operating the same.

[0009] In addition, according to some embodiments of the present invention, another object is to provide a vehicle display device and an operating method thereof that are implemented to enable seamless display expansion by immediately recognizing overlap between multiple displays due to form factor deformation.

[0010] To this end, in an embodiment of the present invention, a vehicle display device and an operating method thereof can display an expanded screen by driving at least one of a plurality of displays including a flexible display panel in a portrait mode or a landscape mode and taking into account an overlapping area that occurs in another display unit when driven in a landscape mode.

[0011] Specifically, a vehicle display device according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: a main body mountable on a dashboard of a vehicle; a communication unit receiving vehicle driving information collected by a sensor of the vehicle; a plurality of displays formed on a front surface of the main body, the plurality of displays including a first display unit, a second display unit provided so that a display direction is variable, and a third display unit provided so that a screen size of the display is variable; and a control unit changing the shape of at least a portion of the first to third display units so that a form factor of the plurality of displays is variable. In addition, the control unit is implemented to recognize a display direction of the second display unit forming a form factor of the plurality of displays, determine whether it overlaps with at least one of the first and third display units based on the display direction of the second display unit, and control display balancing of at least a portion of the first and third display units based on the determination so as to display a screen corresponding to the driving information on at least a portion of the plurality of displays.

[0012] According to an embodiment, the second display unit is formed so that the direction of the display can be changed to one of a landscape mode and a portrait mode by rotating relative to the main body according to a control signal from the control unit. In addition, the control unit can store, in a memory, information about the operation mode corresponding to the direction of the display of the second display forming the form factor of the plurality of displays based on the generation of a control signal for changing the shape of at least a part of the first to third display units.

[0013] According to an embodiment, if the operation mode of the second display is a portrait mode, the control unit determines that a part of the second display unit does not overlap with the first and third display units. In addition, if the operation mode of the second display is a landscape mode, the control unit determines that a part of the second display unit overlaps with at least one of the first and third display units, and controls display balancing for the overlapping area.

[0014] According to an embodiment, the control unit controls the second display unit to be in an inactive state so that a content screen is not displayed in an overlapping area of ​​the first and second display units overlapped by the second display unit in a form factor in which the second display unit is in landscape mode.

[0015] According to an embodiment, the control unit controls the screen corresponding to the driving information to be expanded and displayed on at least a portion of the first and second display units and the second display unit, excluding the overlapping area.

[0016] According to an embodiment, the control unit determines whether to change the direction of the display of the second display unit so that the form factor is variable based on a driving situation detected based on driving information of the vehicle, and determines whether an overlapping area that overlaps the first and third display units occurs by recognizing the direction of the display of the second display unit according to the determination.

[0017] According to an embodiment, the detected driving situation may be one of a lane change and a parking of the vehicle, which are expected based on the received vehicle driving information. In addition, the control unit may perform display balancing on the first and third display units so that information related to the detected driving situation is displayed in a display area other than the overlapping area.

[0018] According to an embodiment, the control unit may determine not to change the direction of the display of the second display unit based on the sensed driving situation predicting a lane change, and may control to display a guide screen for lane change by considering the overlapping area of ​​the first and third display units according to the current display direction of the second display unit.

[0019] According to an embodiment, the control unit may recognize a driving lane and a target lane corresponding to the current location of the vehicle based on the driving information of the vehicle, and may determine whether to expand the guide screen to at least a portion of the first and third display units based on the direction of the current display of the second display unit.

[0020] According to an embodiment, the control unit may determine to extend the guide screen to a display unit of the first and third display units aligned with the target lane when the second display unit is in a vertical mode form factor state. In addition, the control unit may perform display balancing so that the extended guide screen is displayed as a single connected screen including the driving lane and the target lane.

[0021] According to an embodiment, the control unit may determine whether to expand the guide screen to at least a portion of the first and third display units by additionally considering distance information between the driving lane and the target lane when the second display unit is in a horizontal mode form factor state.

[0022] According to an embodiment, the control unit may display the guide screen on the second display unit when the distance between the driving lane and the target lane is within a set range when the second display unit is in a landscape mode form factor state. In addition, the control unit may determine to extend the guide screen to the display unit in the direction corresponding to the target lane when the distance between the driving lane and the target lane exceeds the set range.

[0023] According to an embodiment, the control unit may select a parking mode according to a parking space available based on vehicle driving information, based on the vehicle parking being recognized as the detected driving situation, and may determine whether to change the display direction of the second display unit by recognizing the display direction of the second display unit forming the form factor of the plurality of displays.

[0024] According to an embodiment, the control unit may control the second display unit to form a vertical mode form factor when the parking mode is a horizontal parking mode, and may control the second display unit to display a guide screen for horizontal parking.

[0025] According to an embodiment, the control unit may control the second display unit to form a horizontal mode form factor when the parking mode is a vertical parking mode, display a guide screen for vertical parking on the second display unit, and perform display balancing on the first and third display units so that related content is displayed while avoiding an overlapping area that overlaps the second display unit.

[0026] According to an embodiment, the second display unit is formed to be relatively horizontally movable in a form factor state of a landscape mode based on a control signal. In addition, the control unit can recognize that the second display unit is in a form factor state of a landscape mode when the display of the screen corresponding to the driving information is expanded, and transmit a control signal to the second display unit to cause the second display unit to move relatively horizontally so as not to overlap with at least one of the first and third display units.

[0027] According to an embodiment, the control unit may select an expansion direction of the display based on driving information of the vehicle, transmit a first control signal to the second display unit for relatively moving the second display unit in a direction away from the selected expansion direction, and control the second display unit to display an expanded screen after driving the second display unit.

[0028] According to an embodiment, each of the first and third display units may be formed to move relative to each other in the vertical direction based on a control signal so that the exposure area of ​​the display changes and the screen size is variable. In addition, the control unit may transmit a second control signal for vertically moving a display unit corresponding to the expansion direction of the display among the first and third display units after driving the second display unit according to the first control signal. In addition, the control unit may display an expanded screen to be connected to the second display unit after driving the display corresponding to the expansion direction of the display.

[0029] According to a vehicle display device and its operating method according to an embodiment of the present invention, the form factors of multiple displays are optimally changed according to the driving conditions of the vehicle, the needs of passengers, and the content / services provided, thereby satisfying both securing the driver's field of vision and improving the infotainment usability according to the situation.

[0030] In addition, according to the vehicle display device and its operating method according to an embodiment of the present invention, the form factor is changed according to the current driving mode of the vehicle, providing an experience in which related contents or services are provided in a more efficient and seamless format.

[0031] In addition, according to the vehicle display device and its operating method according to an embodiment of the present invention, the passenger in the passenger seat does not need to separately request display operation, and the driver and the driver can operate their respective devices by linking the displays without interfering with each other.

[0032] Furthermore, according to the vehicle display device and its operating method according to an embodiment of the present invention, when an overlap occurs between multiple displays due to a form factor change, this can be immediately recognized, and seamless display expansion is possible through a change in shape structure and display balancing.

[0033] Figure 1 is an exemplary block diagram for explaining the configuration of a vehicle related to the present invention.

[0034] Figure 2a is an exemplary drawing of a display device according to the present invention mounted on a vehicle.

[0035] Figure 2b is an exemplary block diagram for explaining the detailed configuration of a vehicle display device according to the present invention.

[0036] FIG. 2c and FIG. 2d are drawings for explaining a display unit having a structure that is movable up and down and partially bendable according to the present invention.

[0037] FIGS. 3 and 4 are drawings for explaining an example in which a second display unit is implemented in one of the first form factor and the second form factor in a vehicle display device according to the present invention.

[0038] FIG. 5 is an exemplary drawing for explaining a form factor variation in which the size of the third display unit is variable in a vehicle display device according to the present invention.

[0039] FIG. 6 is an exemplary drawing for explaining a form factor deformation in which the direction of the second display unit is changed in a vehicle display device according to the present invention, and FIG. 7 is an exemplary drawing for explaining a form factor deformation in which a size change of the third display unit in FIG. 6 additionally occurs.

[0040] FIG. 8 is a representative flowchart for explaining an operating method of a vehicle display device that recognizes form factors of multiple displays and determines whether overlap occurs between display units according to the present invention.

[0041] FIG. 9a and FIG. 9b are drawings for explaining that in a vehicle display device according to the present invention, a second display unit overlaps with another display unit when forming a form factor of a vertical mode and a horizontal mode.

[0042] FIG. 10, FIG. 11a, and FIG. 11b are flowcharts and conceptual diagrams for explaining a method of displaying a guide screen for lane change according to the form factor of a second display unit when changing lanes of a vehicle in a vehicle display device according to the present invention.

[0043] FIG. 12, FIG. 13a, and FIG. 13b are flowcharts and conceptual diagrams for explaining a method of determining whether to change the form factor of a second display unit according to a parking mode when parking a vehicle and displaying a parking guide screen corresponding to the selected parking mode in a vehicle display device according to the present invention.

[0044] FIG. 14 is a flowchart for explaining an additional driving method and a content display method of a second display unit according to the current form factor of the second display unit and whether or not to display expanded content in a vehicle display device according to the present invention.

[0045] FIGS. 15a, 15b, 16a, and 16b are conceptual diagrams showing various embodiments for displaying expanded content without causing overlap between display sections in a vehicle display device according to the present invention.

[0046] Hereinafter, embodiments disclosed in this specification will be described in detail with reference to the attached drawings. Regardless of the drawing numbers, identical or similar components will be given the same reference numbers, and redundant descriptions thereof will be omitted. The suffixes "module" and "part" used for components in the following description are assigned or used interchangeably only for the convenience of writing the specification, and do not in themselves have distinct meanings or roles. In addition, when describing the embodiments disclosed in this specification, if it is determined that a specific description of a related known technology may obscure the gist of the embodiments disclosed in this specification, a detailed description thereof will be omitted. In addition, the attached drawings are only intended to facilitate easy understanding of the embodiments disclosed in this specification, and the technical ideas disclosed in this specification are not limited by the attached drawings, and should be understood to include all modifications, equivalents, and substitutes included in the spirit and technical scope of the present invention.

[0047] Terms that include ordinal numbers, such as first, second, etc., may be used to describe various components, but the components are not limited by these terms. These terms are used solely to distinguish one component from another.

[0048] When a component is referred to as being "connected" or "connected" to another component, it should be understood that it may be directly connected or connected to that other component, but that there may be other components intervening. Conversely, when a component is referred to as being "directly connected" or "connected" to another component, it should be understood that there are no other components intervening.

[0049] Singular expressions include plural expressions unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

[0050] In this application, terms such as “include” or “have” are intended to specify the presence of a feature, number, step, operation, component, part or combination thereof described in the specification, but should be understood not to exclude in advance the possibility of the presence or addition of one or more other features, numbers, steps, operations, components, parts or combinations thereof.

[0051] Figure 1 is an exemplary block diagram for explaining the configuration of a vehicle related to the present invention.

[0052] Referring to FIG. 1, the vehicle (100) may include wheels that rotate by a power source and a steering input device (510) for controlling the direction of travel of the vehicle (100).

[0053] The vehicle (100) may be an autonomous vehicle. The vehicle (100) may be switched between an autonomous driving mode and a manual driving mode based on user input. For example, the vehicle (100) may be switched from a manual mode to an autonomous driving mode, or from an autonomous driving mode to a manual mode, based on user input received through a user interface device (hereinafter, referred to as a "user terminal") (200).

[0054] The vehicle (100) can be switched to autonomous driving mode or manual driving mode based on driving situation information. The driving situation information can be generated based on object information provided by the object detection device (300). For example, the vehicle (100) can be switched from manual mode to autonomous driving mode or from autonomous driving mode to manual mode based on the driving situation information generated by the object detection device (300). For example, the vehicle (100) can be switched from manual mode to autonomous driving mode or from autonomous driving mode to manual mode based on driving situation information received through the communication device (400).

[0055] The vehicle (100) can be switched from manual mode to autonomous driving mode or from autonomous driving mode to manual mode based on information, data, and signals provided from an external device.

[0056] When the vehicle (100) is operated in autonomous driving mode, the autonomous vehicle (100) may be operated based on the driving system (700). For example, the autonomous vehicle (100) may be operated based on information, data, or signals generated from the driving system (710), the exit system (740), and the parking system (750).

[0057] When the vehicle (100) is driven in manual mode, the autonomous vehicle (100) can receive user input for driving through the driving control device (500). Based on the user input received through the driving control device (500), the vehicle (100) can be driven.

[0058] A vehicle (100) may include a user interface device (200), an object detection device (300), a communication device (400), a driving operation device (500), a vehicle driving device (600), a driving system (700), a navigation system (770), a sensing unit (120), a vehicle interface unit (130), a memory (140), a control unit (170), and a power supply unit (190).

[0059] Depending on the embodiment, the vehicle (100) may include other components in addition to the components described herein, or may not include some of the components described herein.

[0060] The user interface device (200) is a device for communication between a vehicle (100) and a user. The user interface device (200) can receive user input and provide information generated in the vehicle (100) to the user. The vehicle (100) can implement a UI (User Interfaces) or UX (User Experience) through the user interface device (hereinafter, referred to as a 'user terminal') (200).

[0061] The user interface device (200) may include an input unit (210), an internal camera (220), a biometric detection unit (230), an output unit (250), and a processor (270). Depending on the embodiment, the user interface device (200) may include other components in addition to the described components, or may not include some of the described components.

[0062] The input unit (210) is for receiving information from a user, and data collected from the input unit (210) can be analyzed by a processor (270) and processed into a user's control command.

[0063] The input unit (210) may be placed inside the vehicle. For example, the input unit (210) may be placed in an area of ​​a steering wheel, an area of ​​an instrument panel, an area of ​​a seat, an area of ​​each pillar, an area of ​​a door, an area of ​​a center console, an area of ​​a head lining, an area of ​​a sun visor, an area of ​​a windshield, or an area of ​​a window.

[0064] The input unit (210) may include a voice input unit (211), a gesture input unit (212), a touch input unit (213), and a mechanical input unit (214).

[0065] The voice input unit (211) can convert a user's voice input into an electrical signal. The converted electrical signal can be provided to a processor (270) or a control unit (170). The voice input unit (211) can include one or more microphones.

[0066] The gesture input unit (212) can convert a user's gesture input into an electrical signal. The converted electrical signal can be provided to a processor (270) or a control unit (170).

[0067] The gesture input unit (212) may include at least one of an infrared sensor and an image sensor for detecting a user's gesture input. According to an embodiment, the gesture input unit (212) may detect a user's three-dimensional gesture input. To this end, the gesture input unit (212) may include a light output unit that outputs a plurality of infrared lights or a plurality of image sensors.

[0068] The gesture input unit (212) can detect a user's 3D gesture input through a TOF (Time of Flight) method, a structured light method, or a disparity method.

[0069] The touch input unit (213) can convert a user's touch input into an electrical signal. The converted electrical signal can be provided to a processor (270) or a control unit (170).

[0070] The touch input unit (213) may include a touch sensor for detecting a user's touch input. In some embodiments, the touch input unit (213) may be formed integrally with the display unit (251), thereby implementing a touch screen. Such a touch screen may provide both an input interface and an output interface between the vehicle (100) and the user.

[0071] The mechanical input unit (214) may include at least one of a button, a dome switch, a jog wheel, and a jog switch. An electrical signal generated by the mechanical input unit (214) may be provided to a processor (270) or a control unit (170). The mechanical input unit (214) may be placed on a steering wheel, a center fascia, a center console, a cockpit module, a door, etc.

[0072] The internal camera (220) can capture images of the vehicle interior. The processor (270) can detect the user's status based on the images of the vehicle interior. The processor (270) can obtain information about the user's gaze from the images of the vehicle interior. The processor (270) can detect the user's gestures from the images of the vehicle interior.

[0073] The biometric detection unit (230) can obtain the user's biometric information. The biometric detection unit (230) includes a sensor capable of obtaining the user's biometric information, and can use the sensor to obtain the user's fingerprint information, heartbeat information, etc. The biometric information can be used for user authentication.

[0074] The output unit (250) is for generating output related to visual, auditory, or tactile sensations. The output unit (250) may include at least one of a display unit, an audio output unit (252), and a haptic output unit (253).

[0075] Meanwhile, the display unit may be used to mean a vehicle display device (800) according to the present invention or a plurality of displays thereof. Alternatively, a vehicle display device (800) according to an embodiment of the present invention may be included as one of the display units.

[0076] In addition, the user interface device (200) may be understood as having the same concept as the vehicle display device (800) according to the present invention. In this case, at least some of the components included in the user interface device (200) of FIG. 1 and the components of the vehicle display device (800) of FIG. 2b may be understood as having the same concept.

[0077] The display unit can display graphic objects corresponding to various pieces of information. The display unit can include at least one of a liquid crystal display (LCD), a thin film transistor-liquid crystal display (TFT LCD), an organic light-emitting diode (OLED), a flexible display, a 3D display, and an e-ink display.

[0078] The display unit can be formed as a layer structure or integrally formed with the touch input unit (213), thereby implementing a touch screen.

[0079] The display unit may be implemented as a HUD (Head Up Display). If the display unit is implemented as a HUD, the display unit may include a projection module to output information through an image projected onto a windshield or window.

[0080] The display unit may include a transparent display. The transparent display may be attached to a windshield or a window. The transparent display may have a predetermined transparency and display a predetermined screen. In order to have transparency, the transparent display may include at least one of a transparent TFEL (Thin Film Electroluminescent), a transparent OLED (Organic Light-Emitting Diode), a transparent LCD (Liquid Crystal Display), a transparent display, and a transparent LED (Light Emitting Diode) display. The transparency of the transparent display may be adjusted.

[0081] Meanwhile, the user interface device (200) may include a plurality of display units. In this case, the plurality of display units may be located in various areas within the vehicle.

[0082] The audio output unit (252) converts an electric signal provided from the processor (270) or the control unit (170) into an audio signal and outputs the converted signal. To this end, the audio output unit (252) may include one or more speakers.

[0083] The haptic output unit (253) generates a tactile output. For example, the haptic output unit (253) can operate by vibrating a steering wheel, a seat belt, or a seat so that a user can perceive the output.

[0084] The processor (hereinafter, referred to as the 'control unit') (270) can control the overall operation of each unit of the user interface device (200). That is, the user interface device (200) can be operated under the control of the control unit (170).

[0085] Depending on the embodiment, the user interface device (200) may include a plurality of processors (270) or may not include a processor (270).

[0086] If the user interface device (200) does not include a processor (270), the user interface device (200) may be operated under the control of a processor or control unit (170) of another device in the vehicle (100).

[0087] The object detection device (300) is a device for detecting objects located outside a vehicle (100). The objects may be various objects related to the operation of the vehicle (100). For example, the objects may include lanes, other vehicles, pedestrians, two-wheeled vehicles, traffic signals, lights, roads, structures, speed bumps, terrain, animals, etc.

[0088] Meanwhile, objects can be classified into moving objects and fixed objects. For example, moving objects may include concepts such as other vehicles and pedestrians. For example, fixed objects may include concepts such as traffic signals, roads, and structures.

[0089] The object detection device (300) may include a camera (310), a radar (320), a lidar (330), an ultrasonic sensor (340), an infrared sensor (350), and a processor (370).

[0090] Depending on the embodiment, the object detection device (300) may include other components in addition to the described components, or may not include some of the described components.

[0091] The camera (310) may be positioned at an appropriate location outside the vehicle to capture images of the vehicle's exterior. The camera (310) may be a mono camera, a stereo camera (310a), an AVM (Around View Monitoring) camera (310b), or a 360-degree camera.

[0092] For example, the camera (310) may be positioned inside the vehicle, close to the front windshield, to capture an image of the front of the vehicle. Alternatively, the camera (310) may be positioned around the front bumper or radiator grill.

[0093] For example, the camera (310) may be positioned inside the vehicle, close to the rear glass, to capture images of the rear of the vehicle. Alternatively, the camera (310) may be positioned around the rear bumper, trunk, or tailgate.

[0094] For example, the camera (310) may be positioned close to at least one of the side windows inside the vehicle to obtain an image of the side of the vehicle. Alternatively, the camera (310) may be positioned around a side mirror, fender, or door.

[0095] The camera (310) can provide the acquired image to the processor (370).

[0096] The radar (320) may include an electromagnetic wave transmitter and receiver. The radar (320) may be implemented in a pulse radar or continuous wave radar manner based on the principle of radio wave emission. Among continuous wave radar methods, the radar (320) may be implemented in a frequency modulated continuous wave (FMCW) manner or a frequency shift keying (FSK) manner depending on the signal waveform.

[0097] The radar (320) can detect an object using electromagnetic waves, based on a TOF (Time of Flight) method or a phase-shift method, and can detect the location of the detected object, the distance to the detected object, and the relative speed.

[0098] The radar (320) can be placed at an appropriate location outside the vehicle to detect objects located in front, rear, or to the side of the vehicle.

[0099] The lidar (330) may include a laser transmitter and receiver. The lidar (330) may be implemented using a TOF (Time of Flight) method or a phase-shift method.

[0100] The lidar (330) can be implemented as a driven or non-driven type.

[0101] When implemented as a drive type, the lidar (330) is rotated by a motor and can detect objects around the vehicle (100).

[0102] When implemented in a non-driven manner, the lidar (330) can detect an object located within a predetermined range relative to the vehicle (100) through optical steering. The vehicle (100) can include a plurality of non-driven lidars (330).

[0103] Lidar (330) can detect an object based on a time-of-flight (TOF) method or a phase-shift method using laser light as a parameter, and can detect the position of the detected object, the distance to the detected object, and the relative speed.

[0104] The lidar (330) can be placed at an appropriate location outside the vehicle to detect objects located in front, behind, or to the side of the vehicle.

[0105] The ultrasonic sensor (340) may include an ultrasonic transmitter and a receiver. The ultrasonic sensor (340) may detect an object based on ultrasonic waves, and may detect the location of the detected object, the distance from the detected object, and the relative speed.

[0106] The ultrasonic sensor (340) can be placed at an appropriate location outside the vehicle to detect objects located in front, rear, or to the side of the vehicle.

[0107] The infrared sensor (350) may include an infrared transmitter and a receiver. The infrared sensor (340) may detect an object based on infrared light, and may detect the location of the detected object, the distance to the detected object, and the relative speed.

[0108] The infrared sensor (350) can be placed at an appropriate location outside the vehicle to detect objects located in front, rear, or to the side of the vehicle.

[0109] The processor (370) can control the overall operation of each unit of the object detection device (300).

[0110] The processor (370) can detect and track an object based on the acquired image. The processor (370) can perform operations such as calculating the distance to the object and calculating the relative speed with the object through an image processing algorithm.

[0111] The processor (370) can detect and track an object based on the reflected electromagnetic waves that are returned when the transmitted electromagnetic waves are reflected by the object. The processor (370) can perform operations such as calculating the distance to the object and calculating the relative speed with the object based on the electromagnetic waves.

[0112] The processor (370) can detect and track an object based on the reflected laser light that is reflected back by the transmitted laser beam from the object. The processor (370) can perform operations such as calculating the distance to the object and calculating the relative speed with the object based on the laser light.

[0113] The processor (370) can detect and track an object based on the reflected ultrasonic waves that are returned when the transmitted ultrasonic waves are reflected off the object. The processor (370) can perform operations such as calculating the distance to the object and calculating the relative speed with the object based on the ultrasonic waves.

[0114] The processor (370) can detect and track an object based on the reflected infrared light that is reflected back by the transmitted infrared light from the object. The processor (370) can perform operations such as calculating the distance to the object and calculating the relative speed with the object based on the infrared light.

[0115] Depending on the embodiment, the object detection device (300) may include multiple processors (370) or may not include a processor (370). For example, each of the camera (310), radar (320), lidar (330), ultrasonic sensor (340), and infrared sensor (350) may individually include a processor.

[0116] If the object detection device (300) does not include a processor (370), the object detection device (300) can be operated under the control of the processor or control unit (170) of the device in the vehicle (100).

[0117] The object detection device (400) can be operated under the control of the control unit (170).

[0118] The communication device (400) is a device for communicating with an external device. Here, the external device may be another vehicle, a mobile terminal, or a server.

[0119] The communication device (400) may include at least one of a transmitting antenna, a receiving antenna, an RF (Radio Frequency) circuit capable of implementing various communication protocols, and an RF element to perform communication.

[0120] The communication device (400) may include a short-range communication unit (410), a location information unit (420), a V2X communication unit (430), an optical communication unit (440), a broadcast transmission / reception unit (450), and a processor (470).

[0121] Depending on the embodiment, the communication device (400) may include additional components other than the described components, or may not include some of the described components.

[0122] The short-range communication unit (410) is a unit for short-range communication. The short-range communication unit (410) can support short-range communication using at least one of Bluetooth™, RFID (Radio Frequency Identification), Infrared Data Association (IrDA), UWB (Ultra Wideband), ZigBee, NFC (Near Field Communication), Wi-Fi (Wireless-Fidelity), Wi-Fi Direct, and Wireless USB (Wireless Universal Serial Bus) technologies.

[0123] The short-range communication unit (410) can form a short-range wireless communication network (Wireless Area Network) to perform short-range communication between the vehicle (100) and at least one external device.

[0124] The location information unit (420) is a unit for obtaining location information of a vehicle (100). For example, the location information unit (420) may include a GPS (Global Positioning System) module or a DGPS (Differential Global Positioning System) module.

[0125] The V2X communication unit (430) is a unit for performing wireless communication with a server (V2I: Vehicle to Infrastructure), another vehicle (V2V: Vehicle to Vehicle), or a pedestrian (V2P: Vehicle to Pedestrian). The V2X communication unit (430) may include an RF circuit capable of implementing protocols for communication with infrastructure (V2I), communication between vehicles (V2V), and communication with pedestrians (V2P).

[0126] The optical communication unit (440) is a unit for communicating with an external device via light. The optical communication unit (440) may include an optical transmission unit that converts an electrical signal into an optical signal and transmits it to the outside, and an optical reception unit that converts a received optical signal into an electrical signal.

[0127] According to an embodiment, the light transmitting unit may be formed to be integrated with a lamp included in the vehicle (100).

[0128] The broadcast transmitter / receiver (450) is a unit for receiving broadcast signals from an external broadcast management server via a broadcast channel, or transmitting broadcast signals to the broadcast management server. The broadcast channels may include satellite channels and terrestrial channels. The broadcast signals may include TV broadcast signals, radio broadcast signals, and data broadcast signals.

[0129] The processor (470) can control the overall operation of each unit of the communication device (400).

[0130] Depending on the embodiment, the communication device (400) may include a plurality of processors (470) or may not include a processor (470).

[0131] If the communication device (400) does not include a processor (470), the communication device (400) may be operated under the control of a processor or control unit (170) of another device in the vehicle (100).

[0132] Meanwhile, the communication device (400) may implement a vehicle display device together with the user interface device (200). In this case, the vehicle display device may be referred to as a telematics device or an AVN (Audio Video Navigation) device.

[0133] The communication device (400) can be operated under the control of the control unit (170).

[0134] The driving control device (500) is a device that receives user input for driving.

[0135] When in manual mode, the vehicle (100) can be driven based on signals provided by the driving control device (500).

[0136] The driving control device (500) may include a steering input device (510), an acceleration input device (530), and a brake input device (570).

[0137] The steering input device (510) can receive input for the direction of travel of the vehicle (100) from the user. The steering input device (510) is preferably formed in the form of a wheel so that steering input can be provided by rotation. Depending on the embodiment, the steering input device may be formed in the form of a touch screen, a touch pad, or a button.

[0138] The acceleration input device (530) can receive an input from a user for accelerating the vehicle (100). The brake input device (570) can receive an input from a user for decelerating the vehicle (100). The acceleration input device (530) and the brake input device (570) are preferably formed in the form of a pedal. Depending on the embodiment, the acceleration input device or the brake input device may also be formed in the form of a touch screen, a touch pad, or a button.

[0139] The driving operation device (500) can be operated under the control of the control unit (170).

[0140] The vehicle driving device (600) is a device that electrically controls the driving of various devices in the vehicle (100).

[0141] The vehicle driving device (600) may include a power train driving unit (610), a chassis driving unit (620), a door / window driving unit (630), a safety device driving unit (640), a lamp driving unit (650), and an air conditioning driving unit (660).

[0142] Depending on the embodiment, the vehicle drive device (600) may include additional components other than the described components, or may not include some of the described components.

[0143] Meanwhile, the vehicle driving device (600) may include a processor. Each unit of the vehicle driving device (600) may individually include a processor.

[0144] The power train drive unit (610) can control the operation of the power train device.

[0145] The power train drive unit (610) may include a power source drive unit (611) and a transmission drive unit (612).

[0146] The power source driving unit (611) can perform control over the power source of the vehicle (100).

[0147] For example, if a fossil fuel-based engine is the power source, the power source drive unit (610) can perform electronic control of the engine. This can control the engine output torque, etc. The power source drive unit (611) can adjust the engine output torque according to the control of the control unit (170).

[0148] For example, if an electric energy-based motor is the power source, the power source driving unit (610) can perform control over the motor. The power source driving unit (610) can adjust the rotation speed, torque, etc. of the motor according to the control of the control unit (170).

[0149] The transmission drive unit (612) can perform control over the transmission. The transmission drive unit (612) can adjust the state of the transmission. The transmission drive unit (612) can adjust the state of the transmission to forward (D), reverse (R), neutral (N), or parking (P).

[0150] Meanwhile, when the engine is the power source, the transmission drive unit (612) can adjust the gear engagement state in the forward (D) state.

[0151] The chassis drive unit (620) can control the operation of the chassis device. The chassis drive unit (620) can include a steering drive unit (621), a brake drive unit (622), and a suspension drive unit (623).

[0152] The steering drive unit (621) can perform electronic control of the steering apparatus within the vehicle (100). The steering drive unit (621) can change the direction of travel of the vehicle.

[0153] The brake drive unit (622) can perform electronic control of the brake apparatus within the vehicle (100). For example, the speed of the vehicle (100) can be reduced by controlling the operation of the brakes placed on the wheels.

[0154] Meanwhile, the brake driving unit (622) can individually control each of the plurality of brakes. The brake driving unit (622) can control the braking force applied to the plurality of wheels differently.

[0155] The suspension drive unit (623) can perform electronic control of the suspension apparatus within the vehicle (100). For example, when there is a curve in the road surface, the suspension drive unit (623) can control the suspension apparatus to reduce vibration of the vehicle (100). Meanwhile, the suspension drive unit (623) can individually control each of the plurality of suspensions.

[0156] The door / window actuator (630) can perform electronic control of a door apparatus or window apparatus in a vehicle (100).

[0157] The door / window driving unit (630) may include a door driving unit (631) and a window driving unit (632).

[0158] The door driving unit (631) can control the door device. The door driving unit (631) can control the opening and closing of a plurality of doors included in the vehicle (100). The door driving unit (631) can control the opening or closing of a trunk or tail gate. The door driving unit (631) can control the opening or closing of a sunroof.

[0159] The window driving unit (632) can perform electronic control of a window apparatus. It can control the opening or closing of a plurality of windows included in a vehicle (100).

[0160] The safety device driving unit (640) can perform electronic control of various safety devices in the vehicle (100).

[0161] The safety device drive unit (640) may include an airbag drive unit (641), a seat belt drive unit (642), and a pedestrian protection device drive unit (643).

[0162] The airbag driving unit (641) can perform electronic control of the airbag apparatus within the vehicle (100). For example, the airbag driving unit (641) can control the airbag to deploy when a danger is detected.

[0163] The seat belt drive unit (642) can perform electronic control of the seat belt apparatus within the vehicle (100). For example, the seat belt drive unit (642) can control the passenger to be secured to the seat (110FL, 110FR, 110RL, 110RR) using the seat belt when a danger is detected.

[0164] The pedestrian protection device drive unit (643) can perform electronic control of the hood lift and pedestrian airbag. For example, the pedestrian protection device drive unit (643) can control the hood lift up and the pedestrian airbag to deploy when a collision with a pedestrian is detected.

[0165] The lamp driving unit (650) can perform electronic control of various lamp apparatuses within the vehicle (100).

[0166] The air conditioning drive unit (660) can perform electronic control of the air conditioning device (air cinditioner) within the vehicle (100). For example, the air conditioning drive unit (660) can control the air conditioning device to operate and supply cool air to the vehicle when the temperature inside the vehicle is high.

[0167] The vehicle driving device (600) may include a processor. Each unit of the vehicle driving device (600) may individually include a processor.

[0168] The vehicle driving device (600) can be operated under the control of the control unit (170).

[0169] The driving system (700) is a system that controls various operations of the vehicle (100). The driving system (700) can be operated in autonomous driving mode.

[0170] The driving system (700) may include a driving system (710), an exiting system (740), and a parking system (750).

[0171] Depending on the embodiment, the driving system (700) may include other components in addition to the described components, or may not include some of the described components.

[0172] Meanwhile, the driving system (700) may include a processor. Each unit of the driving system (700) may individually include a processor.

[0173] Meanwhile, depending on the embodiment, if the driving system (700) is implemented in software, it may be a sub-concept of the control unit (170).

[0174] Meanwhile, according to an embodiment, the driving system (700) may be a concept including at least one of a user interface device (200), an object detection device (300), a communication device (400), a vehicle driving device (600), and a control unit (170).

[0175] The driving system (710) can drive the vehicle (100).

[0176] The driving system (710) can receive navigation information from the navigation system (770) and provide a control signal to the vehicle driving device (600) to drive the vehicle (100). The driving system (710) can receive object information from the object detection device (300) and provide a control signal to the vehicle driving device (600) to drive the vehicle (100). The driving system (710) can receive a signal from an external device through the communication device (400) and provide a control signal to the vehicle driving device (600) to drive the vehicle (100).

[0177] The exit system (740) can perform exit of a vehicle (100).

[0178] The exit system (740) can receive navigation information from the navigation system (770) and provide a control signal to the vehicle driving device (600) to perform exit of the vehicle (100). The exit system (740) can receive object information from the object detection device (300) and provide a control signal to the vehicle driving device (600) to perform exit of the vehicle (100). The exit system (740) can receive a signal from an external device through the communication device (400) and provide a control signal to the vehicle driving device (600) to perform exit of the vehicle (100).

[0179] The parking system (750) can perform parking of a vehicle (100).

[0180] The parking system (750) can receive navigation information from the navigation system (770) and provide a control signal to the vehicle driving device (600) to perform parking of the vehicle (100). The parking system (750) can receive object information from the object detection device (300) and provide a control signal to the vehicle driving device (600) to perform parking of the vehicle (100). The parking system (750) can receive a signal from an external device through the communication device (400) and provide a control signal to the vehicle driving device (600) to perform parking of the vehicle (100).

[0181] A navigation system (770) can provide navigation information. The navigation information can include at least one of map information, set destination information, route information based on the set destination, information on various objects along the route, lane information, and current vehicle location information.

[0182] The navigation system (770) may include memory and a processor. The memory may store navigation information. The processor may control the operation of the navigation system (770).

[0183] According to an embodiment, the navigation system (770) may receive information from an external device via the communication device (400) and update previously stored information.

[0184] Depending on the embodiment, the navigation system (770) may be classified as a subcomponent of the user interface device (200).

[0185] The sensing unit (120) can sense the status of the vehicle. The sensing unit (120) can include a posture sensor (e.g., a yaw sensor, a roll sensor, a pitch sensor), a collision sensor, a wheel sensor, a speed sensor, an inclination sensor, a weight detection sensor, a heading sensor, a yaw sensor, a gyro sensor, a position module, a vehicle forward / backward sensor, a battery sensor, a fuel sensor, a tire sensor, a steering sensor by steering wheel rotation, a vehicle interior temperature sensor, a vehicle interior humidity sensor, an ultrasonic sensor, an illuminance sensor, an accelerator pedal position sensor, a brake pedal position sensor, etc.

[0186] The sensing unit (120) can obtain sensing signals for vehicle attitude information, vehicle collision information, vehicle direction information, vehicle location information (GPS information), vehicle angle information, vehicle speed information, vehicle acceleration information, vehicle inclination information, vehicle forward / backward information, battery information, fuel information, tire information, vehicle lamp information, vehicle internal temperature information, vehicle internal humidity information, steering wheel rotation angle, vehicle external illumination, pressure applied to an accelerator pedal, pressure applied to a brake pedal, etc.

[0187] The sensing unit (120) may further include, in addition, an accelerator pedal sensor, a pressure sensor, an engine speed sensor, an air flow sensor (AFS), an intake temperature sensor (ATS), a water temperature sensor (WTS), a throttle position sensor (TPS), a TDC sensor, a crank angle sensor (CAS), etc.

[0188] The vehicle interface unit (130) can serve as a conduit for various types of external devices connected to the vehicle (100). For example, the vehicle interface unit (130) may be equipped with a port capable of connecting to a mobile terminal, and may be connected to the mobile terminal through the port. In this case, the vehicle interface unit (130) can exchange data with the mobile terminal.

[0189] Meanwhile, the vehicle interface unit (130) may serve as a conduit for supplying electrical energy to a connected mobile terminal. When the mobile terminal is electrically connected to the vehicle interface unit (130), the vehicle interface unit (130) may provide the mobile terminal with electrical energy supplied from the power supply unit (190) under the control of the control unit (170).

[0190] The memory (140) is electrically connected to the control unit (170). The memory (140) can store basic data for the unit, control data for controlling the operation of the unit, and input / output data. The memory (140) can be various storage devices such as ROM, RAM, EPROM, flash drive, hard drive, etc. in terms of hardware. The memory (140) can store various data for the overall operation of the vehicle (100), such as programs for processing or controlling the control unit (170).

[0191] Depending on the embodiment, the memory (140) may be formed integrally with the control unit (170) or implemented as a sub-component of the control unit (170).

[0192] The control unit (170) can control the overall operation of each unit within the vehicle (100). The control unit (170) can be referred to as an ECU (Electronic Control Unit).

[0193] The power supply unit (190) can supply power required for the operation of each component under the control of the control unit (170). In particular, the power supply unit (190) can receive power from a battery or the like inside the vehicle.

[0194] One or more processors and control units (170) included in the vehicle (100) may be implemented using at least one of application specific integrated circuits (ASICs), digital signal processors (DSPs), digital signal processing devices (DSPDs), programmable logic devices (PLDs), field programmable gate arrays (FPGAs), processors, controllers, micro-controllers, microprocessors, and other electrical units for performing functions.

[0195] Fig. 2a is an exemplary drawing of a vehicle display device (800) according to the present invention mounted on a vehicle. Fig. 2b is an exemplary block diagram for explaining the detailed configuration of the display device according to the present invention.

[0196] Meanwhile, the vehicle display device (800) can be understood as having the same or similar concept as the user interface device (200) described in FIG. 1 above. However, the vehicle display device (800) described in the embodiment of the present invention is mounted on the dashboard of the vehicle (100) and includes a plurality of displays.

[0197] As illustrated in FIG. 2A, a display device (800) according to an embodiment of the present invention may be mounted on a dashboard in a vehicle (100). The vehicle display device (800) may be implemented to include a plurality of displays on the dashboard that extend longitudinally from the driver's seat position to correspond to the passenger seat position.

[0198] A vehicle display device (800) can be mounted on, for example, a dashboard of a vehicle and control various devices used for driving the vehicle or display information necessary for operating the vehicle or information necessary for providing convenience to vehicle passengers on a plurality of displays, i.e., a display unit (851).

[0199] The display unit (851) may include a first display unit (851a), a second display unit (851b), and a third display unit (851c), which may be included within a single frame. Furthermore, the display unit (851) may be implemented in a wing type form, as illustrated in FIG. 2A. Furthermore, the display unit (851) may be implemented to be psychologically connected in a horizontal direction.

[0200] Referring to FIG. 2b, the vehicle display device (800) may include a wireless communication unit (810), an input unit (820), a sensing unit (840), an output unit (850), an interface unit (860), a memory (870), a control unit (880), and a power supply unit (890). The components illustrated in FIG. 2b are not essential for implementing the vehicle display device, and thus, the vehicle display device described in this specification may have more or fewer components than the components listed above.

[0201] More specifically, among the above components, the wireless communication unit (810) may include one or more modules that enable wireless communication between the vehicle display device (800) and a wireless communication system, between the vehicle display device (800) and another vehicle display device (800), or between the vehicle display device (800) and an external server. In addition, the wireless communication unit (810) may include one or more modules that connect the vehicle display device (800) to one or more networks.

[0202] This wireless communication unit (810) may include at least one of a broadcast reception module (811), a mobile communication module (812), a wireless Internet module (813), a short-range communication module (814), and a location information module (815).

[0203] The input unit (820) may include a camera (821) or a video input unit for inputting a video signal, a microphone (822) or an audio input unit for inputting an audio signal, and a user input unit (823, for example, a touch key, a mechanical key, etc.) for receiving information from a user. Voice data or image data collected by the input unit (820) may be analyzed and processed into a user's control command.

[0204] The sensing unit (840) may include one or more sensors for sensing at least one of information within the vehicle display device, information about the surrounding environment surrounding the vehicle display device, and user information. For example, the sensing unit (840) may include at least one of a proximity sensor (841), an illumination sensor (842), a touch sensor, an acceleration sensor, a magnetic sensor, a gravity sensor (G-sensor), a gyroscope sensor, a motion sensor, an RGB sensor, an infrared sensor (IR sensor), a fingerprint recognition sensor, an ultrasonic sensor, an optical sensor (e.g., a camera (see 821)), a microphone (see 822), a battery gauge, an environmental sensor (e.g., a barometer, a hygrometer, a thermometer, a radiation detection sensor, a heat detection sensor, a gas detection sensor, etc.), and a chemical sensor (e.g., an electronic nose, a healthcare sensor, a biometric recognition sensor, etc.). Meanwhile, the vehicle display device disclosed in this specification can utilize information sensed by at least two of these sensors in combination.

[0205] The output unit (850) is for generating output related to visual, auditory, or tactile sensations, and may include at least one of a display unit (851), an audio output unit (852), a haptic module (853), and an optical output unit (854). The display unit (851) may be formed as a layer structure with a touch sensor or formed as an integral part, thereby implementing a touch screen. This touch screen may function as a user input unit (823) that provides an input interface between the vehicle display device (800) and a user, and at the same time, provide an output interface between the vehicle display device (800) and a user.

[0206] The interface unit (860) serves as a passage for various types of external devices connected to the vehicle display device (800). The interface unit (860) may include at least one of a wired / wireless headset port, an external charger port, a wired / wireless data port, a memory card port, a port for connecting a device equipped with an identification module, an audio I / O (Input / Output) port, a video I / O (Input / Output) port, and an earphone port. The vehicle display device (800) may perform appropriate control related to the connected external device in response to the external device being connected to the interface unit (860). In addition, the memory (870) stores data supporting various functions of the vehicle display device (800). The memory (870) may store a plurality of application programs (or applications) running on the vehicle display device (800), data for the operation of the vehicle display device (800), and commands. At least some of these applications may be downloaded from an external server via wireless communication. Furthermore, at least some of these applications may be present on the vehicle display device (800) from the time of shipment for the basic functions of the vehicle display device (800) (e.g., incoming and outgoing calls, message reception and outgoing messages). Meanwhile, the applications may be stored in the memory (870), installed on the vehicle display device (800), and driven by the control unit (880) to perform operations (or functions) of the vehicle display device.

[0207] In addition to the operations related to the above-described application program, the control unit (880) typically controls the overall operation of the vehicle display device (800). The control unit (880) processes signals, data, information, etc. input or output through the components described above, or operates an application program stored in the memory (870), thereby providing or processing appropriate information or functions to the user.

[0208] In addition, the control unit (880) can control at least some of the components discussed with reference to FIG. 2B to drive an application program stored in the memory (870). Furthermore, the control unit (880) can operate at least two or more of the components included in the vehicle display device (800) in combination to drive the application program.

[0209] The power supply unit (890) receives external power under the control of the control unit (880) and supplies power to each component included in the vehicle display device (800). At least some of the components may cooperate with each other to implement the operation, control, or control method of the vehicle display device according to various embodiments described below. In addition, the operation, control, or control method of the vehicle display device (800) may be implemented on the vehicle display device by driving at least one application program stored in the memory (870).

[0210] Below, before examining various embodiments implemented through the vehicle display device (800) discussed above, the components listed above will be examined in more detail with reference to FIG. 2b.

[0211] First, regarding the wireless communication unit (810), the broadcast reception module (811) of the wireless communication unit (810) receives broadcast signals and / or broadcast-related information from an external broadcast management server via a broadcast channel. The broadcast channel may include a satellite channel or a terrestrial channel. Two or more of the broadcast reception modules may be provided in the vehicle display device (800) for simultaneous broadcast reception or broadcast channel switching for at least two broadcast channels.

[0212] The above broadcast management server may refer to a server that generates and transmits broadcast signals and / or broadcast-related information, or a server that receives previously generated broadcast signals and / or broadcast-related information and transmits them to a vehicle display device. The broadcast signals may include not only TV broadcast signals, radio broadcast signals, and data broadcast signals, but may also include broadcast signals in the form of TV broadcast signals or radio broadcast signals combined with data broadcast signals.

[0213] The above broadcast signal may be encoded according to at least one of the technical standards (or broadcasting methods, for example, ISO, IEC, DVB, ATSC, etc.) for transmitting and receiving digital broadcast signals, and the broadcast receiving module (811) may receive the digital broadcast signal using a method suitable for the technical specifications set forth in the above technical standards.

[0214] The above broadcast-related information may refer to information related to a broadcast channel, broadcast program, or broadcast service provider. The above broadcast-related information may also be provided via a mobile communication network. In this case, it may be received by the mobile communication module (812). The above broadcast-related information may exist in various forms, such as, for example, the Electronic Program Guide (EPG) of Digital Multimedia Broadcasting (DMB) or the Electronic Service Guide (ESG) of Digital Video Broadcast-Handheld (DVB-H). The broadcast signal and / or broadcast-related information received via the broadcast reception module (811) may be stored in the memory (860).

[0215] The mobile communication module (812) transmits and receives wireless signals with at least one of a base station, an external terminal, and a server on a mobile communication network constructed according to technical standards or communication methods for mobile communication (e.g., GSM (Global System for Mobile communication), CDMA (Code Division Multi Access), CDMA2000 (Code Division Multi Access 2000), EV-DO (Enhanced Voice-Data Optimized or Enhanced Voice-Data Only), WCDMA (Wideband CDMA), HSDPA (High Speed ​​Downlink Packet Access), HSUPA (High Speed ​​Uplink Packet Access), LTE (Long Term Evolution), LTE-A (Long Term Evolution-Advanced), etc.). The wireless signal may include various types of data according to transmission and reception of a voice call signal, a video call signal, or a text / multimedia message.

[0216] The wireless Internet module (813) refers to a module for wireless Internet access, and can be built into or externally installed in the vehicle display device (800). The wireless Internet module (813) is configured to transmit and receive wireless signals in a communication network according to wireless Internet technologies.

[0217] Examples of wireless Internet technologies include WLAN (Wireless LAN), Wi-Fi (Wireless-Fidelity), Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity) Direct, DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance), WiBro (Wireless Broadband), WiMAX (World Interoperability for Microwave Access), HSDPA (High Speed ​​Downlink Packet Access), HSUPA (High Speed ​​Uplink Packet Access), LTE (Long Term Evolution), and LTE-A (Long Term Evolution-Advanced). The wireless Internet module (813) transmits and receives data according to at least one wireless Internet technology, including Internet technologies not listed above. From the perspective that wireless Internet access through WiBro, HSDPA, HSUPA, GSM, CDMA, WCDMA, LTE, LTE-A, etc. is achieved through a mobile communication network, the wireless Internet module (813) that performs wireless Internet access through the mobile communication network can be understood as a type of the mobile communication module (812).

[0218] The short-range communication module (814) is for short-range communication, and can support short-range communication using at least one of Bluetooth (Bluetooth™ Frequency Identification), Infrared Data Association (IrDA), Ultra Wideband (UWB), ZigBee, Near Field Communication (NFC), Wireless-Fidelity (Wi-Fi), Wi-Fi Direct, and Wireless Universal Serial Bus (USB) technologies. The short-range communication module (814) can support wireless communication between the vehicle display device (800) and a wireless communication system, between the vehicle display device (800) and another vehicle display device (800), or between the vehicle display device (800) and a network where another vehicle display device (800, or an external server) is located through a short-range wireless communication network (Wireless Area Network). The short-range wireless communication network may be a Wireless Personal Area Network.

[0219] The location information module (815) is a module for obtaining the location (or current location) of the vehicle display device, and representative examples thereof include a GPS (Global Positioning System) module or a WiFi (Wireless Fidelity) module. For example, if the vehicle display device utilizes a GPS module, the location of the vehicle display device can be obtained using signals transmitted from GPS satellites. As another example, if the vehicle display device utilizes a Wi-Fi module, the location of the vehicle display device can be obtained based on information from a wireless access point (AP) that transmits or receives wireless signals with the Wi-Fi module. If necessary, the location information module (815) may perform any function of other modules of the wireless communication unit (810) to obtain data regarding the location of the vehicle display device as a substitute or in addition. The location information module (815) is a module used to obtain the location (or current location) of the vehicle display device, and is not limited to a module that directly calculates or obtains the location of the vehicle display device.

[0220] Next, the input unit (820) is for inputting image information (or signal), audio information (or signal), data, or information input from a user. For inputting image information, the vehicle display device (800) may be equipped with one or more cameras (821). The camera (821) processes image frames such as still images or moving images obtained by an image sensor in a video call mode or a shooting mode. The processed image frames may be displayed on the display unit (851) or stored in a memory (870). Meanwhile, the plurality of cameras (821) provided in the vehicle display device (800) may be arranged to form a matrix structure, and through the cameras (821) forming the matrix structure in this way, a plurality of image information having various angles or focal points may be input to the vehicle display device (800). In addition, the plurality of cameras (821) may be arranged in a stereo structure to obtain left and right images for implementing a three-dimensional image.

[0221] The microphone (822) processes external acoustic signals into electrical voice data. The processed voice data can be utilized in various ways depending on the function (or application program) being performed by the vehicle display device (800). Meanwhile, the microphone (822) can implement various noise removal algorithms to remove noise generated during the process of receiving external acoustic signals.

[0222] The user input unit (823) is for receiving information from the user. When information is input through the user input unit (823), the control unit (880) can control the operation of the vehicle display device (800) to correspond to the input information. The user input unit (823) may include a mechanical input means (or a mechanical key, for example, a button located on the front, rear, or side of the vehicle display device (800), a dome switch, a jog wheel, a jog switch, etc.) and a touch input means. As an example, the touch input means may be composed of a virtual key, a soft key, or a visual key displayed on a touch screen through software processing, or a touch key placed on a part other than the touch screen. Meanwhile, the virtual key or visual key may be displayed on the touch screen in various forms, and may be formed of, for example, graphics, text, icons, videos, or a combination thereof.

[0223] Meanwhile, the sensing unit (840) senses at least one of information within the vehicle display device, information about the surrounding environment surrounding the vehicle display device, and user information, and generates a sensing signal corresponding thereto. Based on this sensing signal, the control unit (880) can control the driving or operation of the vehicle display device (800), or perform data processing, functions, or operations related to an application program installed in the vehicle display device (800). Representative sensors among the various sensors that can be included in the sensing unit (840) will be examined in more detail.

[0224] First, a proximity sensor (841) refers to a sensor that detects the presence or absence of an object approaching a predetermined detection surface or an object existing nearby without mechanical contact by using the force of an electromagnetic field or infrared rays. This proximity sensor (841) may be placed in an internal area of ​​a vehicle display device covered by the touch screen described above or near the touch screen.

[0225] Examples of proximity sensors (841) include a transmissive photoelectric sensor, a direct reflection photoelectric sensor, a mirror reflection photoelectric sensor, a high-frequency oscillation proximity sensor, a capacitive proximity sensor, a magnetic proximity sensor, and an infrared proximity sensor. In the case where the touch screen is capacitive, the proximity sensor (841) may be configured to detect the proximity of a conductive object by a change in an electric field caused by the object's proximity. In this case, the touch screen (or touch sensor) itself may be classified as a proximity sensor.

[0226] Meanwhile, for the convenience of explanation, an act of bringing an object close to the touch screen without touching it so that it is recognized that the object is located on the touch screen is called a "proximity touch," and an act of actually making contact with the touch screen is called a "contact touch." The position at which an object is touched close to the touch screen means the position at which the object corresponds vertically to the touch screen when the object is touched close to the touch screen. The proximity sensor (841) can detect a proximity touch and a proximity touch pattern (e.g., proximity touch distance, proximity touch direction, proximity touch speed, proximity touch time, proximity touch position, proximity touch movement status, etc.). Meanwhile, the control unit (880) processes data (or information) corresponding to the proximity touch action and proximity touch pattern detected through the proximity sensor (841) as described above, and further outputs visual information corresponding to the processed data on the touch screen. Furthermore, the control unit (880) can control the vehicle display device (800) so that different actions or data (or information) are processed depending on whether a touch on the same point on the touch screen is a proximity touch or a contact touch.

[0227] The touch sensor detects a touch (or touch input) applied to a touch screen (or display unit (851)) using at least one of various touch methods, such as a resistive method, a capacitive method, an infrared method, an ultrasonic method, and a magnetic field method.

[0228] As an example, a touch sensor may be configured to convert changes in pressure applied to a specific portion of a touch screen or electrostatic capacity generated at a specific portion, etc., into an electrical input signal. The touch sensor may be configured to detect a location, area, pressure at the time of touch, electrostatic capacity at the time of touch, etc., at which a touch target that applies a touch to the touch screen is touched on the touch sensor. Here, the touch target is an object that applies a touch to the touch sensor, and may be, for example, a finger, a touch pen or a stylus pen, a pointer, etc.

[0229] In this way, when there is a touch input to the touch sensor, the corresponding signal(s) is sent to the touch controller. The touch controller processes the signal(s) and then transmits the corresponding data to the control unit (880). As a result, the control unit (880) can determine which area of ​​the display unit (851) has been touched, etc. Here, the touch controller may be a separate component from the control unit (880) or may be the control unit (880) itself.

[0230] Meanwhile, the control unit (880) may perform different or identical controls depending on the type of touch target that touches the touch screen (or a touch key provided in addition to the touch screen). Whether to perform different or identical controls depending on the type of touch target may be determined based on the current operating status of the vehicle display device (800) or the running application program.

[0231] Meanwhile, the touch sensor and proximity sensor discussed above can independently or in combination sense various types of touches, such as short (or tap) touch, long touch, multi-touch, drag touch, flick touch, pinch-in touch, pinch-out touch, swipe touch, hovering touch, etc. on the touch screen.

[0232] An ultrasonic sensor can recognize the location information of a detection target using ultrasonic waves. Meanwhile, the control unit (880) can calculate the location of a wave generation source using information detected by a light sensor and multiple ultrasonic sensors. The location of the wave generation source can be calculated by taking advantage of the fact that light is much faster than ultrasonic waves, that is, the time it takes for light to reach the light sensor is much faster than the time it takes for ultrasonic waves to reach the ultrasonic sensor. More specifically, the location of the wave generation source can be calculated by using the time difference between the time at which ultrasonic waves arrive and the time at which light is a reference signal.

[0233] Meanwhile, the camera (821) as seen in the configuration of the input unit (820) includes at least one of a camera sensor (e.g., CCD, CMOS, etc.), a photo sensor (or image sensor), and a laser sensor.

[0234] A camera (821) and a laser sensor can be combined with each other to detect the touch of a sensing target on a three-dimensional stereoscopic image. The photo sensor can be laminated on a display element, and the photo sensor is configured to scan the movement of a sensing target close to the touch screen. More specifically, the photo sensor scans the contents placed on the photo sensor by using an electrical signal that changes according to the amount of light applied to the photo diode by mounting a photo diode and a TR (transistor) in rows / columns. That is, the photo sensor performs coordinate calculation of the sensing target according to the amount of change in light, and through this, the location information of the sensing target can be acquired.

[0235] The display unit (851) displays (outputs) information processed in the vehicle display device (800). For example, the display unit (851) may display execution screen information of an application program running in the vehicle display device (800), or UI (User Interface) or GUI (Graphical User Interface) information according to such execution screen information.

[0236] Additionally, the display unit (851) may be configured as a stereoscopic display unit that displays a stereoscopic image.

[0237] The above stereoscopic display unit can be applied with a three-dimensional display method such as a stereoscopic method (glasses method), an autostereoscopic method (glasses-free method), or a projection method (holographic method).

[0238] The audio output unit (852) can output audio data received from the wireless communication unit (810) or stored in the memory (870) in a call signal reception mode, a call mode or a recording mode, a voice recognition mode, a broadcast reception mode, etc. The audio output unit (852) also outputs an audio signal related to a function performed in the vehicle display device (800) (e.g., a call signal reception sound, a message reception sound, etc.). The audio output unit (852) may include a receiver, a speaker, a buzzer, etc.

[0239] The haptic module (853) generates various tactile effects that the user can feel. A representative example of the tactile effect generated by the haptic module (853) may be vibration. The intensity and pattern of the vibration generated by the haptic module (853) may be controlled by the user's selection or the settings of the control unit (880). For example, the haptic module (853) may synthesize and output different vibrations or output them sequentially.

[0240] In addition to vibration, the haptic module (853) can generate various tactile effects, such as effects caused by stimulation such as pin arrays moving vertically with respect to the contact skin surface, air injection or suction through nozzles or suction ports, brushing against the skin surface, contact with electrodes, electrostatic force, and effects caused by reproduction of hot and cold sensations using elements capable of absorbing or exotherming heat.

[0241] The haptic module (853) can not only transmit tactile effects through direct contact, but can also be implemented so that the user can feel the tactile effects through the kinesthetic senses of the fingers or arms. Two or more haptic modules (853) may be provided depending on the configuration of the vehicle display device (800).

[0242] The light output unit (854) outputs a signal to notify the occurrence of an event using light from a light source of the vehicle display device (800). Examples of events occurring in the vehicle display device (800) may include message reception, call signal reception, missed call, alarm, schedule notification, email reception, and information reception through an application.

[0243] The signal output by the light output unit (854) is implemented by the vehicle display device emitting light of a single color or multiple colors to the front or rear. The signal output may be terminated when the vehicle display device detects the user's event confirmation.

[0244] The interface unit (860) acts as a passageway for all external devices connected to the vehicle display device (800). The interface unit (860) receives data from an external device, supplies power, and transmits it to each component inside the vehicle display device (800), or allows data inside the vehicle display device (800) to be transmitted to an external device. For example, a wired / wireless headset port, an external charger port, a wired / wireless data port, a memory card port, a port for connecting a device equipped with an identification module, an audio I / O (Input / Output) port, a video I / O (Input / Output) port, an earphone port, etc. may be included in the interface unit (860).

[0245] Meanwhile, the identification module is a chip that stores various information for authenticating the use of the vehicle display device (800), and may include a user identity module (UIM), a subscriber identity module (SIM), a universal subscriber identity module (USIM), etc. A device equipped with an identification module (hereinafter referred to as the "identification device") may be manufactured in the form of a smart card. Accordingly, the identification device may be connected to the vehicle display device (800) through the interface unit (860).

[0246] The memory (870) can store a program for the operation of the control unit (880), and can also temporarily store input / output data (e.g., phonebook, messages, still images, videos, etc.). The memory (870) can store data regarding various patterns of vibration and sound output when a touch input is made on the touch screen.

[0247] The memory (870) can store data related to a changeable form factor through a plurality of displays constituting the display unit (851). In addition, the memory (870) can store data related to various conditions under which the form factors of the plurality of displays are changed, such as driving, stopping driving, a specific driving mode (e.g., autonomous driving mode, parking mode, etc.), properties of requested content / services, requests by user input, etc. In addition, the memory (870) can store related data to remember a changed form factor according to a control command of the control unit (880).

[0248] The memory (870) may include at least one type of storage medium among a flash memory type, a hard disk type, an SSD (Solid State Disk type), an SDD (Silicon Disk Drive type), a multimedia card micro type, a card type memory (e.g., SD or XD memory, etc.), a random access memory (RAM), a static random access memory (SRAM), a read-only memory (ROM), an electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM), a programmable read-only memory (PROM), a magnetic memory, a magnetic disk, and an optical disk. The vehicle display device (800) may also be operated in relation to web storage that performs the storage function of the memory (870) on the Internet.

[0249] Meanwhile, as previously discussed, the control unit (880) controls operations related to applications and, typically, the overall operation of the vehicle display device (800). For example, if the state of the vehicle display device satisfies a set condition, the control unit (880) may execute or release a lock state that restricts the user's input of control commands for applications.

[0250] In addition, the control unit (880) can perform control and processing related to voice calls, data communications, video calls, etc., or perform pattern recognition processing that can recognize handwriting input or drawing input performed on a touch screen as characters and images, respectively.

[0251] Additionally, the control unit (880) can control the driving mode for each of the plurality of displays to change the form factor of the display unit (851).

[0252] Specifically, the control unit (880) can determine the optimal display form factor based on the vehicle's driving status, such as vehicle sensing data, the properties of the requested content / service, and user input requests. In addition, the control unit (880) can determine whether a change to the determined form factor is possible by considering the current driving status of the vehicle, and then control to change to the corresponding form factor by transmitting a control command to at least some of the multiple displays.

[0253] Furthermore, the control unit (880) can control one or more of the components described above in combination to implement various embodiments described below on the vehicle display device (800) according to the present invention.

[0254] The display unit (851) displays (outputs) information processed in the vehicle display device (800). For example, the display unit (851) may display execution screen information of an application program running in the vehicle display device (800), or UI (User Interface) or GUI (Graphical User Interface) information according to such execution screen information.

[0255] The display unit (851) may include at least one of a liquid crystal display (LCD), a thin film transistor-liquid crystal display (TFT LCD), an organic light-emitting diode (OLED), a flexible display, a 3D display, and an e-ink display.

[0256] In addition, two or more display units (851) may exist depending on the implementation form of the vehicle display device (800). In this case, the vehicle display device (800) may have multiple display units spaced apart from each other or arranged integrally on one surface, or may be arranged on different surfaces.

[0257] The display unit (851) may include a touch sensor that detects a touch on the display unit (851) so that a control command can be input by a touch method. Using this, when a touch is made on the display unit (851), the touch sensor detects the touch, and the control unit (880) may generate a control command corresponding to the touch based on this. The content input by the touch method may be characters or numbers, or instructions or designable menu items in various modes.

[0258] The display unit (851) is configured to include a plurality of displays including a first display unit (851a), a second display unit (851b), and a third display unit (851c). In addition, at least some of the plurality of displays may be flexible displays. In addition, at least some of the plurality of displays are implemented to enable relative movement, relative rotation, bending-out / in, or pop-up / down according to a control command so as to change the form factor of the display unit (851).

[0259] Different content can be displayed on each of the first display unit (851a), the second display unit (851b), and the third display unit (851c). In addition, two or more of the first display unit (851a), the second display unit (851b), and the third display unit (851c) can be used as extended screens, so that a single content or related content can be connected / linked and displayed.

[0260] At least some of the first display unit (851a), the second display unit (851b), and the third display unit (851c) can be driven to change the form factor based on a control command of the control unit (880). In this case, the content displayed on at least some of the first display unit (851a), the second display unit (851b), and the third display unit (851c) can be adjusted to have a screen ratio, screen size, screen orientation, and content properties suitable for the changed form factor.

[0261] The microphone (822) is configured to receive the user's voice, other sounds, etc. The microphone (822) may be provided in multiple locations and configured to receive stereo sound.

[0262] The interface unit (860) serves as a passage that can connect the vehicle display device (800) to an external device. For example, the interface unit (860) may be at least one of a connection terminal for connection with another device (e.g., earphones, external speakers), a port for short-range communication (e.g., an infrared port (IrDA Port), a Bluetooth port, a wireless LAN port, etc.), or a power supply terminal for supplying power to the vehicle display device (800). This interface unit (860) may also be implemented in the form of a socket that accommodates an external card such as a SIM (Subscriber Identification Module) or a UIM (User Identity Module), or a memory card for storing information.

[0263] A vehicle display device may be equipped with at least one antenna for wireless communication. The antenna may be built into the vehicle display device or formed in a case. For example, an antenna forming part of a broadcast reception module (811, see FIG. 2B) may be configured to be retractable from the vehicle display device. Alternatively, the antenna may be formed in a film form and attached to the inner surface of the housing, or a case including a conductive material may be configured to function as an antenna.

[0264] Meanwhile, the “vehicle driving” disclosed in this specification may include starting the vehicle after starting it, driving at a certain speed or higher, stopping while driving (due to waiting at a traffic light, traffic congestion, etc.), and driving for parking, and includes both autonomous driving and manual driving.

[0265] Additionally, the “vehicle stopping” disclosed in the specification below may include a case where a certain period of time has passed before the vehicle is started, before the vehicle starts to drive after the vehicle is started, or after a temporary stop during driving.

[0266] Additionally, the "form factor change" or "form factor deformation" disclosed herein means that at least some of the plurality of displays are relatively moved, rotated, bent out / in, popped up / down, or rolled up / down, thereby changing the structural shape of at least some of the display portions. Such "form factor change" or "form factor deformation" includes both cases where the shape of only one of the plurality of displays is changed and cases where the shapes of the plurality of displays are sequentially / simultaneously changed.

[0267] In addition, the "multiple displays" disclosed herein are each independently controlled and displayed. The "multiple displays" disclosed herein are positioned on the front of the same frame of the display device and have a structure extending horizontally at a location on the vehicle's dashboard. In addition, at least some of the "multiple displays" disclosed herein are independently relatively movable or rotatable, and in this case, a more diverse form factor can be formed depending on the shape combination between the displays.

[0268] Specifically, the plurality of displays are implemented to include a first display unit positioned to correspond to the driver's seat position, a third display unit positioned to correspond to the passenger seat position, and a second display positioned between the first and third display units.

[0269] For example, the "first display unit" disclosed in this specification may be a cluster. In addition, the "second display unit" disclosed in this specification may be named a CID (Center Information Display), and the "third display unit" may be named a PID (Passenger Information Display).

[0270] FIG. 2c and FIG. 2d are drawings for explaining the specific operation of a display, for example, a second display unit (851b) (or CID), having a structure that is movable in the vertical direction and partially bendable in the display device according to the present invention.

[0271] First, referring to FIG. 2c, the second display unit (851b) is fixed to the frame (F) on the back and operates to move up and down relative to the control signal.

[0272] When the second display unit (851b) moves upward along the guide rail (not shown), the display surface becomes flat and takes the first shape (A).

[0273] Meanwhile, when the second display unit (851b) slides downward along the guide rail (not shown) and the rollers (R1, R2) on both sides of the lower portion and moves relative to each other, the second shape (B) is formed in which at least a portion of the display surface is bent out. Although not shown in Fig. 2c, the bending out of the second display unit (851b) may be located above the center. In addition, although not shown in Fig. 2c, the lower portion of the bending out of the second display unit (851b) may be supported by a triangular lower support.

[0274] When a form factor change request occurs (or, when a form factor change event occurs), the control unit (880) of the vehicle display device (800) analyzes and recognizes the shape of the form factor included in the request, checks the driving situation of the vehicle, and generates a control command to be transmitted to multiple displays.

[0275] When a control command for changing to the second shape (B) is received from the control unit (880) of the vehicle display device (800), the second display unit (851b) slides downward and at least a portion thereof bends out. In this way, when the second display unit (851b) becomes the second shape (B), touch operation through the lower portion of the bending-out becomes easy without obstructing the driver's view while driving.

[0276] When a control command for changing the second display unit (851b) to the first shape (A) is received from the control unit (880) while the second display unit (851b) is in the second shape (B), the bent-out portion of the second display unit (851b) is unfolded and an upward relative movement operation is performed. In this way, when the second display unit (851b) becomes the first shape (A), there is no screen distortion, so a large screen can be provided.

[0277] Meanwhile, although not illustrated in detail in FIGS. 2C and 2D , the control unit (880) may include a curvature adjustment unit capable of changing the degree of bending, i.e., the degree of curvature, of the second display unit (851b). The curvature adjustment unit may change the degree of curvature so that the second display unit (851b) is further bent or straightened in an upward direction with respect to the stand (B, FIG. 3 ).

[0278] To this end, the control unit (880) may be positioned to extend toward the rear surface of the frame and may include a display driving IC for driving the second display unit (851b). In addition, the curvature adjustment unit may additionally include a plurality of guide rails, links, link brackets, bearings, bending modules, etc. for changing the degree of curvature of the second display unit (851b) according to a signal received from the display driving IC.

[0279] Below, various examples in which the form factor of the display unit (851) is transformed according to a shape change of at least some of the multiple displays will be specifically described.

[0280] FIG. 3 and FIG. 4 are drawings for explaining an example in which the second display unit (851b) is variable and implemented as one of the first form factor and the second form factor.

[0281] Figure 5 is an exemplary drawing for explaining a form factor variation in which the size of the third display unit (851c) is variable.

[0282] FIG. 6 is an exemplary drawing for explaining a form factor deformation in which the direction of the second display unit (851b) changes, and FIG. 7 is an exemplary drawing for explaining a form factor deformation in which a size change of the third display unit (851c) additionally occurs in FIG. 6.

[0283] Meanwhile, in the illustrated embodiments, the first to third display units (851a, 851b, 851c) are fixed to the same frame (F) on the back and are positioned on the same horizontal line. In addition, although a certain space is provided between the first to third display units (851a, 851b, 851c) for the convenience of explanation, in the embodiments, the first to third display units (851a, 851b, 851c) are connected without any empty space, so that when the entirety is used as one extended screen, they can be displayed seamlessly.

[0284] First, with reference to FIGS. 3 and 4, we will specifically examine the case where the vehicle display device (800) forms the first form factor and the second form factor.

[0285] Figure 4 is an example showing a first form factor in which the display surface of the second display unit (851b) is flat.

[0286] When the vehicle is stopped, the display unit (851) of the vehicle display device (800) can form a first form factor as shown in Fig. 4. At this time, the vehicle stop may include a case where the vehicle is stopped for a certain period of time after starting the vehicle before driving, while parked, or while driving.

[0287] In the first form factor, the second display unit (851b) forms a state in which the display surface is flat and is moved upward relative to the lower stand (B). At this time, when the second display unit (851b) is changed from a shape as in FIG. 3, the bent-out portion of the second display unit (851b) may be opened and may move upward along a plurality of rollers positioned between the second display unit (851b) and the lower stand (B). As the second display unit (851b) moves upward relative to the upper surface, the second display unit (851b) may be positioned higher than the height of the frame (F). At this time, the heights of the first and third display units (851a, 851c) may be positioned lower than the second display unit (851b). In addition, at least a portion (e.g., the lower portion) of the lower stand (B) may be exposed due to the relative movement of the second display unit (851b).

[0288] Also, in the first form factor, the entire second display unit (851b) can be used as a large screen. For example, in the first form factor, infotainment screens such as a navigation screen, a menu screen, a movie screen, and a music playback screen can be displayed on the entire second display unit (851b). Also, in the first form factor, the second display unit (851b) can be used as a single extended screen or a large screen related to the same content together with other displays, i.e., the first and third display units (851a, 851c), taking into account the current driving situation of the vehicle according to the request and the properties of the content.

[0289] FIG. 3 is an example showing a second form factor in which at least a portion of the display surface of the second display unit (851b) is bent out.

[0290] When the vehicle is driven, the display unit (851) of the vehicle display device (800) may form a second form factor that is deformed so that at least a portion of the second display unit (851b) has a bent-out shape. In this case, the vehicle driving may include starting the vehicle after starting the vehicle, driving including parking mode, driving slowly, and stopping for a short period of time while driving (e.g., waiting at a traffic light, traffic congestion, etc.).

[0291] In the second form factor, the second display unit (851b) moves downward relative to the lower stand (B) and forms a state in which at least a portion of the display surface is bent inward, i.e., a bent-out state. At this time, the position of the area where the second display unit (851b) is bent out (hereinafter referred to as the "bending area") may vary depending on the shape and height of the lower stand (B).

[0292] The display area of ​​the second display unit (851b), which is distinguished based on the above-mentioned bending area, may not be uniform for stable deformation. For example, the second display unit (851b) may be bent out so that the size of the lower area (hereinafter, "second area") of the second display unit (851b) is larger than that of the upper area (hereinafter, "first area") of the second display unit (851b) based on the bending area.

[0293] In the second form factor, content with different properties can be displayed distinctly in the first and second areas of the second display unit (851b). Furthermore, the bending area may not display images without distortion, or may automatically adjust the magnification for seamless display.

[0294] Specifically, a requested / set content or service screen may be displayed in the first area of ​​the second display unit (851b), and an input screen for touch operation (e.g., a control panel, a menu, a list, a keyboard, etc.) may be displayed in the second area of ​​the second display unit (851b). The input screen of the second area may facilitate interaction with the screen displayed in the first area. In this case, when the second form factor is changed to the first form factor based on a control command, the input screen displayed in the separated second area may disappear and the second display unit (851b) may automatically change to a large screen.

[0295] In the second form factor, the degree of curvature of the second display portion (851b) can be changed. The shape of the second display portion (851b) can take one of a flat mode in which the display surface is planar, a first bending mode in which at least a portion is bent out to have a first curvature, and a second bending mode in which the second curvature is bent out. A specific operation description related to the change of the first bending mode and the second bending mode will be described in more detail below with reference to FIG. 10.

[0296] Meanwhile, when changing from the second form factor to the first form factor, the bent out portion of the second display unit (851b) is unfolded, and the second display unit (851b) slides upward relative to the lower stand (B) along the rollers on both sides. At this time, the bent out portion can unfold in proportion to the degree of relative movement of the second display unit (851b).

[0297] When changing from the second form factor to the first form factor, the content displayed on the second display unit (851b) may change. For example, in the second form factor, a reduced content / service screen may be provided in the first area of ​​the second display unit (851b), and an input screen (e.g., a control panel such as a touch panel or a mouse panel) for interacting with the screen displayed in the first area may be provided in the second area. In this case, for example, a widget in a card format may be scrolled left and right in the first area based on a touch input to the second area. Alternatively, icons of frequently used applications or widgets may be displayed in the second area. Continuing, when changing to the first form factor, the input screen in the second area of ​​the second display unit (851b) may disappear, and the content / service screen displayed in the first area may be expanded to display in full screen.

[0298] Additionally, a change to the second form factor may occur when a need to use the third display unit (851c) is recognized, in addition to a direct change request based on the properties of the content / service or an input request. Here, the need to use the third display unit (851c) may include both the passenger's and the driver's intent to use it.

[0299] For example, when a need for the driver to use the third display unit (851c) is detected in the first form factor state (e.g., driver's gaze through the front camera, etc.), the display unit (851) can be transformed into the second form factor so that a part of the second display unit (851b) (e.g., the second area) can be used as an input area. In this case, the screen that was previously displayed (e.g., a navigation screen) is displayed in a reduced screen state in the first area of ​​the second display unit (851b), and an input screen for interacting with the content (e.g., widgets, applications, etc.) displayed on the third display unit (851c) is displayed in the second area. Accordingly, the driver can also easily perform screen manipulation on the third display unit (851c) corresponding to the passenger seat position when necessary.

[0300] Below, examples of further form factor variations of the display unit (851) will be discussed. These may be referred to as form factor variations (changes) corresponding to a change request of the third form factor, the second form factor, or form factor variations.

[0301] FIG. 5 is a drawing for explaining a form factor variation in which the size of the third display (851c) in the display device (800) is variable.

[0302] The third display (851c) may be popped up in accordance with a control command from the control unit (880), and the display size may increase as the exposure area of ​​the display surface increases. In addition, the third display (851c) may be popped down in a popped-up state in accordance with a control command from the control unit (880), and the display size may be reduced as the exposure area of ​​the display surface decreases.

[0303] To this end, the third display (851c) may include a first frame and a second frame, and the flexible display module may be supported by the first frame and the second frame formed to be relatively movable with respect to the first frame. In addition, the third display (851c) may include a pair of sliders that guide the sliders to slide up and down. At this time, although not shown in detail, each of the pair of sliders may include a horizontal plate, a vertical plate that is bent downwardly or rounded from an inner edge of the horizontal plate, and a "ㄷ"-shaped guide rail may be fitted to an outer edge of the horizontal plate.

[0304] When the third display (851c) pops up, the first and second frames move away from each other, and after a pair of sliders move as one body with the second frame, the guide rail is fixed to the insertion groove, and the shape of the third display (851c) with an increased size is maintained. The variable length (L) of the third display (851c) may vary depending on the properties of the requested content / service and / or the input request, taking into account the driving conditions of the vehicle. As the exposure area of ​​the third display unit (851c) gradually increases and the variable length (L) gradually changes, the content displayed on the third display unit (851c) also expands.

[0305] When the variable length (L) of the third display (851c) is reduced to the minimum, the upper end of the first display unit (851a) and the upper end of the third display (851c) can be positioned on the same line. In addition, when the variable length (L) of the third display (851c) is expanded to the maximum, the upper end of the third display (851c) can be positioned on the same line as the upper end of the highest position among the plurality of displays or when the second display unit (851b) is moved as high as possible in portrait mode.

[0306] In another example, the third display (851c) may operate in a manner such that a portion of the display panel remains bent within the frame, for example in a U-shape, while the display screen expands or contracts. In this case, the entire third display (851c) is not rolled up, and a portion of the panel remains exposed at all times, reducing the risk of panel breakage.

[0307] Fig. 6 is an exemplary drawing for explaining a form factor variation in which the display direction of the second display unit (851b) changes. In addition, Fig. 7 is an exemplary drawing for explaining a form factor variation in which the size of the third display unit (851c) additionally changes in the form factor of Fig. 6.

[0308] The second display unit (851b) can perform relative rotation movement (R) to change the display direction based on a control command of the control unit (880).

[0309] To this end, although not shown in detail, the rear of the second display unit (851b) may additionally be provided with components for changing the display orientation to either portrait mode or landscape mode, such as one or more plates, a rotation axis, a shaft, a bracket, a slider, and a motor for providing rotational force.

[0310] For example, when a control command corresponding to a landscape mode is received as a request for a form factor change by the control unit (880) of the vehicle display device (800), a rotational force is generated so that a rotational force is applied in a horizontal direction (left-right direction) to the second display unit (851b), so that the display direction can be changed to the landscape direction. In this case, the lower holder (B) may be fully or partially exposed, and each of the two sides of the second display unit (851b) may overlap with a portion of the first and third display units (851a, 851c).

[0311] Similarly, when a control command corresponding to a portrait mode is received as a request for a form factor change by the control unit (880) of the vehicle display device (800), a rotational force is generated so that a rotational force is applied in a vertical direction (up and down direction) to the second display unit (851b), so that the display direction can be changed to a portrait direction. In this case, the second display unit (851b) can be seamlessly connected to both sides of the first and third display units (851a, 851c).

[0312] This relative rotation of the second display unit (851b) is performed independently of the up-and-down relative movement (and bending-out) of the second display unit (851b) described above.

[0313] For example, the second display unit (851b) may, based on a control command, subsequently perform a form factor transformation from the aforementioned first form factor to the landscape mode. Alternatively, for example, the second display unit (851b) may, based on a control command, subsequently perform a transformation from the aforementioned second form factor to the portrait mode.

[0314] Meanwhile, when the form factor is transformed into landscape mode, the second display unit (851b) can move to the left or right by a certain distance, although not shown in detail.

[0315] When the second display unit (851b) is switched to landscape mode, it may cover at least a portion of the first and third display units (851a, 851c). Accordingly, by selectively moving the second display unit (851b) further to the left or right during relative rotation, it may operate so as not to overlap with at least one display.

[0316] Specifically, when a request to change the form factor of the second display unit (851b) to landscape mode is received, the control unit (880) determines a display that will not cause screen obscuration by considering the display status of the first and third display units (851a, 851c), the properties of the displayed content, and the driving conditions of the vehicle, and generates a control command by selecting a horizontal movement direction during relative rotational movement of the second display unit (851b) based on the determination.

[0317] Referring to FIG. 7, the request for deformation of the second display unit (851b) and the request for deformation of the third display unit (851c) may be performed sequentially or simultaneously, or the request for deformation of the third display unit (851c) may be generated based on an additional input after deformation of the second display unit (851b).

[0318] Specifically, the form factor can be modified so that the second display unit (851b) is switched to landscape mode and the variable length (L) of the third display unit (851c) is increased simultaneously / sequentially.

[0319] Alternatively, in the form factor state of FIG. 7, the form factor may be modified such that the second display unit (851b) is switched to portrait mode and the variable length (L) of the third display unit (851c) is reduced simultaneously / sequentially. This may mean restoration to the first form factor, and may occur, for example, based on a command to terminate use of the vehicle display device (800).

[0320] According to an embodiment, the sequential form factor transformation request of the second and third display units (851b, 851c) may occur in accordance with the properties of specific content / services. For example, when the screen expansion mode is selected on the third display unit (851c) while the vehicle is stationary, the second display unit (851b) may be switched to landscape mode and the form factor transformation may be performed such that the third display unit (851c) pops up simultaneously / sequentially.

[0321] In this way, the vehicle display device (800) according to an embodiment of the present invention can detect the driving of a vehicle while the second display unit (851b) of the plurality of displays forms a flat first form factor, and change it to a second form factor different from the first form factor. Then, when a request for a change in the second form factor occurs, it is checked whether it is applicable according to the driving situation of the vehicle, and then a change to a form factor corresponding to the request is executed.

[0322] The term 'multiple displays' disclosed below is used to mean the display unit (851) of the vehicle display device (800) or the first to third display units (851a, 851b, 851c).

[0323] The vehicle display device (800, FIG. 1) of the present invention comprises a plurality of displays as described above. The plurality of displays are configured such that the first display unit (851a) corresponds to the cluster of the driver's seat, the third display unit (851c) corresponds to the position of the passenger seat, and the second display unit (851b) is positioned between the first and third display units (851a, 851c), thereby forming a large screen.

[0324] Here, at least a portion of the second display unit (851b) has a structure in which the display direction can be varied by bending, moving up and down, and relatively rotating. In addition, the third display unit (851c) has a structure in which the screen size can be varied by relative vertical movement. Various form factor variations are possible through a combination of the shape structures of the second and third display units (851b, 851c).

[0325] The processor (or control unit) (880) of the vehicle display device (800) can execute form factor transformation by generating control commands for various situational form factor transformations and transmitting them to multiple displays.

[0326] Specifically, the control unit (880) can transmit control signals for changing the shape structure of the second and third display units (851b, 851c) to corresponding modules for each structure change operation. Accordingly, the second and third display units (851b, 851c) operate to perform structure changes separately or sequentially / simultaneously, thereby achieving a form factor transformation according to the request.

[0327] Meanwhile, as the display orientation of the second display changes, the form factor of the multiple displays may change, resulting in a configuration where portions of the multiple displays overlap. Accordingly, the present specification describes various embodiments for quickly recognizing the occurrence of overlapping of multiple displays due to a change in form factor and for performing seamless screen display.

[0328] Below, FIG. 8 is a representative flowchart illustrating an operating method of a vehicle display device that recognizes the form factors of multiple displays and determines whether overlap occurs between display units. Meanwhile, unless otherwise stated, each step illustrated in FIG. 8 is assumed to be performed by the control unit (880) of the vehicle display device (800).

[0329] Referring to FIG. 8, the vehicle display device (800) according to the present invention can change the shape of at least some of the first to third display units (851a, 851b, 851c) so that the plurality of displays (851) have variable form factors (8100).

[0330] Specifically, the control unit (880) of the vehicle display device (800) can change the form factor of multiple displays by applying various driving commands to the second display unit (851b) so that the shape of the second display unit changes.

[0331] For example, when driving is detected after the vehicle (100) is started, the control unit (880) can control the display of the second display unit (851b) to change from a first form factor in which the display is flat to a second form factor in which a portion of the second display unit (851b) is bent out while sliding downward.

[0332] Also, for example, the control unit (880) can control the second display unit (851b) to form one of a horizontal mode and a vertical mode by controlling the center of the second display unit to rotate (rotate) relative to the main body while being fixed thereto, depending on the properties of the content / service to be displayed.

[0333] Meanwhile, the detailed operation for changing the shape of the second display unit (851b) may vary depending on the current form factor status of the multiple displays.

[0334] For example, let's say that a form factor change request to change the second display unit (851b) to landscape mode is received from the control unit (880). At this time, if the current second display unit (851b) has a partially bent portrait mode shape, the detailed operations for changing the form factor are sequentially performed, such as i) unfolding the bent portion, ii) moving upward, and iii) relative rotation to change to landscape mode. On the other hand, if the current display surface of the second display unit (851b) has a flat portrait mode shape, only relative rotation to change to landscape mode needs to be performed as the detailed operation for changing the form factor.

[0335] When the form factors of multiple displays are changed in this way, the control unit (880) can remember the shapes of the displays corresponding to the changed form factors. To this end, the control unit (880) can store shape information of each of the first to third display units (851a, 851b, 851c) forming the current form factor in a memory or the like.

[0336] Meanwhile, when there is a request for display of content, the control unit (880) can recognize the direction of the display of the second display unit (851b) forming the form factor of multiple displays (8200).

[0337] Specifically, the control unit (880) can recognize whether the current display direction of the second display unit (851b) is landscape mode or portrait mode.

[0338] In some embodiments, the control unit (880) may determine whether to change the current display orientation of the second display unit (851b) to either landscape mode or portrait mode. If it is determined that the current display orientation of the second display unit (851b) needs to be changed, the control unit (880) may transmit a driving command to rotate the second display unit (851b).

[0339] In this way, when the current display direction of the second display unit (851b) is recognized, the control unit (880) can determine whether at least a portion of the second display unit (851b) overlaps with at least one of the first and third display units (851a, 851c) (8300).

[0340] That is, depending on whether the second display unit (851b) is in landscape mode or portrait mode, it can be determined whether at least a portion of the second display unit (851b) overlaps with at least one of the first and third display units (851a, 851c) or is connected side by side without overlapping.

[0341] If the second display unit (851b) has a form factor of vertical mode, the second display unit (851b) has a shape structure that is arranged side by side without overlapping with the first and third display units (851a, 851c).

[0342] At this time, the shape structure that is arranged side by side without overlapping does not mean that the first to third display units (851a, 851b, 851c) are arranged to be positioned on the same plane in the horizontal direction. For example, the second display unit (851b) may be arranged to be a predetermined distance in front of the first and third display units (851a, 851c) based on the front of the display, taking rotational movement into consideration.

[0343] On the other hand, if the second display unit (851b) has a form factor of landscape mode, the second display unit (851b) has a shape structure that overlaps with at least a portion of the first and third display units (851a, 851c).

[0344] If the second display unit (851b) has a form factor of portrait mode, the horizontal (left-right) length of the second display unit (851b) is equal to or smaller than the distance between the first and third display units (851a, 851c), so that an overlapping portion occurs. In addition, if the second display unit (851b) has a form factor of landscape mode, the vertical (up-down) length of the second display unit (851b) is larger than the distance between the first and third display units (851a, 851c), so that an overlapping portion occurs with at least one display unit.

[0345] Meanwhile, in the present invention, the second display unit (851b) has a shape that is positioned in front of the first and third display units (851a, 851c) based on the front of the display so that relative rotation is possible in response to a request for a form factor change. Accordingly, the overlapping area where the overlap occurs occurs for at least a portion of one of the first and third display units (851a, 851c) located behind the second display unit (851b).

[0346] In some embodiments, when the second display unit (851b) is in a form factor state in portrait mode, a detailed operation may be performed in which the second display unit (851b) is rotated to portrait mode and then retracted backward with respect to the front of the display so that the second display unit (851b) is horizontally flatly connected to the first and third display units (851a, 851c). However, in this case, in order for the second display unit (851b) to change to a form factor in landscape mode, a detailed operation in which the second display unit (851b) is pulled forward a predetermined amount with respect to the front of the display and then rotated relative to the display in order to switch to landscape mode must be performed.

[0347] In this way, when it is determined whether an overlap occurs based on the display direction (or form factor of the horizontal / vertical mode) of the second display unit (851b), the control unit (880) controls display balancing for at least some of the first and third display units (851a, 851c) based on the determination, and then displays a screen corresponding to the vehicle's driving information on at least some of the multiple displays (8400).

[0348] Specifically, the control unit (880) determines that no overlap occurs when the second display unit, i.e., the CID, is in portrait mode. In addition, when outputting expanded content to at least one of the first and third display units (851a, 851c), image control is performed so that there is no sense of incongruity in the screen at the boundary of the corresponding display unit, thereby performing display balancing.

[0349] In addition, the control unit (880) determines that an overlap occurs for each part of the first and third display units (851a, 851c) when the CID is in landscape mode. In addition, the control unit (880) processes the screen displayed in each overlapping area of ​​the overlapping first and third display units (851a, 851c), and when outputting expanded content to a part other than the overlapping area, performs display balancing to control the image so that there is no sense of incongruity in the screen at the boundary of the corresponding display unit and the boundary of the overlapping area.

[0350] Below, FIGS. 9a and 9b are drawings for explaining that the second display unit (851b) in the vehicle display device (800) overlaps with another display unit when forming a form factor of vertical mode and horizontal mode.

[0351] In the present invention, the second display unit (851b) is formed so that the direction of the display can be changed to either a horizontal mode or a vertical mode by rotating relative to the main body according to a control signal of the control unit (880).

[0352] When a control signal for changing the shape of multiple displays is generated by the control unit (880), information on the operation mode corresponding to the direction of the display of the second display unit (851b) forming the form factor of the multiple displays is stored in the memory.

[0353] At this time, the operation mode corresponding to the display direction of the second display unit (851b) means that the second display unit (851b) rotates relative to the display, so that the display switches to a horizontally long landscape mode or a vertically long portrait mode. In addition, the information regarding the operation mode includes data that can identify whether the shape of the display is a portrait mode or a landscape mode.

[0354] It can be said that the plurality of displays, including the second display unit (851b) according to embodiments of the present invention, have the characteristics of a wing type structure. That is, the second display unit (851b) has the characteristics of a body, and the first and third display units (851a, 851c) have the characteristics of a structure like two wings.

[0355] Specifically, among the plurality of displays, the second display unit (851b) is arranged in a shape structure such that it is positioned a predetermined distance in front of the first and third display units (851a, 851c) based on the front of the display so as to be connected to the first and third display units (851a, 851c) as if it were one display, and can be rotated relative to the main body.

[0356] According to the characteristics of this shape structure, in some operation modes according to the relative rotation of the second display unit (851b), overlap occurs with parts of the first and third display units (851a, 851c).

[0357] While the second display unit (851b) operates in portrait mode after relative rotation, no overlap occurs with the first and third display units (851a, 851c).

[0358] Referring to FIG. 9a, the second display unit (851b) illustrates a form factor structure in portrait mode. When viewed from the front (a), the second display unit (851b) in portrait mode and the first and third display units (851a, 851c) located on both sides appear as a single connected screen. This is because, when the form factor of the second display unit (851b) changes to portrait mode, the display slides downwards to have the same height as the first and third display units (851a, 851c). When viewed from above (b), it can be confirmed that no overlap occurs between the second display unit (851b) in portrait mode and the first and third display units (851a, 851c). At this time, the second display unit (851b) in portrait mode, as shown in Fig. 9a, may maintain a structure in which it is positioned a predetermined distance in front of the remaining first and third display units (851a, 851c), but is not limited thereto. For example, by performing a detailed operation in which the second display unit (851b) moves backward relative to the front of the display after switching to portrait mode, it can be aligned so as to be flat in the horizontal direction with the first and third display units (851a, 851c).

[0359] Meanwhile, while the second display unit (851b) operates in landscape mode after relative rotation, overlap occurs with parts of the first and third display units (851a, 851c).

[0360] Referring to FIG. 9b, the second display unit (851b) shows a form factor structure in landscape mode. When viewed from the front (a), the second display unit (851b) in landscape mode appears as a larger screen than the first and third display units (851a, 851c) located on either side. However, even in this case, it may appear as a single connected screen. When viewed from above (b), it can be confirmed that an overlap occurs between the second display unit (851b) in landscape mode and the first and third display units (851a, 851c), resulting in the generation of overlapping areas (OV1, OV2).

[0361] The overlapping area (OV1, OV2) includes a first overlapping area (OV1) located on the right side of the first display unit (851a) and covered by the second display unit (851b), and a second overlapping area (OV2) located on the left side of the third display unit (851c) and covered by the second display unit (851b).

[0362] According to the characteristics of the shape structure of the second display unit (851b), the overlapping overlap area (OV1, OV2) occurs only in the first and third display units (851a, 851c) located behind the second display unit (851b).

[0363] In another embodiment, the overlapping region may occur only for one of the first and third display units (851a, 851c). This may be implemented, for example, by driving one of the first and third display units (851a, 851c) or the second display unit (851b) to additionally move horizontally.

[0364] In another embodiment, the overlapping area may occur alternately for both the first and third display units (851a, 851c). In this case, the display unit where the overlapping area occurs may be determined by the movement and movement direction of the second display unit (851b).

[0365] In this way, depending on whether overlap occurs between multiple displays, screen control changes when displaying content.

[0366] Specifically, the control unit (880) determines that, if the operation mode of the second display unit (851b) is a portrait mode, a part of the second display unit (851b) does not overlap with the first and third display units (851a, 851c).

[0367] For example, in the form factor of the second display unit (851b) in the portrait mode as shown in Fig. 9a, since there is no overlapping area, (same / similar / different) content can be displayed on each of the multiple displays, or the screen can be controlled so that the borders of the display units are seamlessly connected to display one extended content.

[0368] On the other hand, if the operation mode of the second display unit (851b) is the horizontal mode, the control unit (880) determines that a part of the second display unit (851b) overlaps with at least one of the first and third display units (851a, 851c) and controls display balancing for the overlapping area.

[0369] For example, in the case where the second display unit (851b) has a form factor of landscape mode as shown in FIG. 9b, display balancing for the overlapping areas (OV1, OV2) must be additionally performed. For example, i) the screen is not output to the overlapping areas (OV1, OV2), and / or ii) the content screen starting from the boundary between the overlapping areas (OV1, OV2) and the non-overlapping area must be controlled so as not to create a sense of incongruity with the screen displayed on the second display unit (851b).

[0370] According to an embodiment, the control unit (880) may control / switch to an inactive state so that the content screen is not displayed in the overlapping area of ​​the first and third display units (851a, 851c) overlapped by the second display unit (851b) in a form factor in landscape mode. Here, since no image is displayed in the inactive state, the overlapping area is named an inactive area, and the non-overlapping area may have the same meaning as the active area.

[0371] At this time, when the form factor of the second display unit (851b) is changed and switched to portrait mode, the control unit (880) can switch the overlapping area of ​​the previous first and second display units (851a, 851c) to an active state. Accordingly, the content screen displayed before the overlap occurred can be displayed again.

[0372] The control unit (880) can display a screen corresponding to vehicle driving information based on vehicle sensing data, etc., by expanding it to at least a portion of the first and second display units (851a, 851c) excluding the overlapping area and the second display unit (851b).

[0373] In this case, the control unit (880) can perform compensation control according to the difference in operating time between the peripheral area of ​​the overlapping area (OV1, OV2) and the other display units so that the content screen starting from the boundary between the overlapping area (OV1, OV2) and the non-overlapping area does not overlap or create a sense of incongruity with the screen displayed on the second display unit (851b). For example, the display operating time for one of the display units can be adjusted to achieve synchronization. In addition, for example, screen control can be additionally performed to eliminate burn-in in the peripheral area of ​​the overlapping area (OV1, OV2).

[0374] Below, we will look at specific examples of content display methods related to whether or not overlap occurs depending on the shape structure of the second display unit.

[0375] First, the control unit (880) of the vehicle display device (800) can detect a specific driving situation based on the vehicle's driving information received through the communication unit, and can determine whether to change the direction of the display of the second display unit (851b) so that the form factor of the plurality of displays (851) can be varied based on the detected driving situation.

[0376] Here, the specific driving situation may refer to a specific, preset driving situation. Specifically, the detected driving situation may be one of a lane change or parking of the vehicle, which is expected based on vehicle driving information received via the communication unit (e.g., vehicle sensing data, OBD data, etc.).

[0377] Continuing, the control unit (880) may generate a control signal to change the display direction of the second display unit (851b) based on the above decision, or may perform recognition while maintaining the current display direction.

[0378] The control unit (880) can recognize the direction of the display of the second display unit (851b) and determine whether an overlapping area has occurred between the first and third display units (851a, 851c).

[0379] Depending on whether an overlapping overlap area has occurred, different display balancing is performed during display expansion. Specifically, if it is determined that an overlap has occurred based on the operating mode of the second display unit (851b), the control unit (880) performs display balancing on the first and third display units (851a, 851c) so that information related to the detected driving situation is displayed in the display area rather than the overlapping area.

[0380] FIG. 10, FIG. 11a, and FIG. 11b are flowcharts and conceptual diagrams for explaining a method of displaying a guide screen for lane change according to the form factor of a second display unit when changing lanes of a vehicle in a vehicle display device according to the present invention.

[0381] First, referring to FIG. 10, the vehicle display device (800) can receive vehicle driving information collected based on vehicle data sensed through, for example, OBD, ECU, camera sensor, lidar, radar, etc. while the vehicle is driving (1001).

[0382] Based on the received vehicle driving information, it can be determined whether a driving situation requiring a lane change has occurred (1002). For example, a lane change can be predicted based on turn signal information or the vehicle's destination / route information.

[0383] In this case, the vehicle display device (800) can recognize the display direction of the second display unit (851b) (hereinafter referred to as “CID”) and determine whether the current operation mode of the CID is a horizontal mode form factor or a vertical mode form factor (1003).

[0384] To this end, information about the shape of the current second display unit (851b) stored in memory, etc., for example, information about the recent change in display direction of the second display unit (851b), etc. can be checked.

[0385] The control unit (880) of the vehicle display device (800) may determine not to change the display direction of the second display unit (851b) based on the detected driving situation indicating that a lane change is expected. That is, the current display direction of the CID is maintained and only the display direction is confirmed.

[0386] Then, the control unit (800) controls to display a guide screen for lane change by considering the overlapping area of ​​the first and third display units (851a) according to the current display direction of the second display unit (851b).

[0387] Specifically, if the operating mode of the CID in Fig. 10 is vertical mode (1004), no overlapping area occurs, so the target lane is immediately identified based on the current location and lane of the vehicle (1007). Then, display balancing is performed for display expansion.

[0388] On the other hand, if the operation mode of the CID in Fig. 10 is the horizontal mode (1004), an overlapping area is generated due to overlap, so display balancing is performed for at least one overlapping area among the first and third display units (851a, 851c) (hereinafter referred to as 'cluster, PID') by the CID (1006).

[0389] Specifically, the control unit (880) can control the overlapping area to be inactive, and control the boundary between the non-overlapping area and the overlapping area to compensate for the difference in the display's operating time so that no overlap or foreign feeling occurs with the screen of the CID.

[0390] In this way, after performing display balancing for the overlapping area, the system moves to step (1007) to immediately identify the target lane based on the current location and lane of the vehicle (1007).

[0391] In some embodiments, the control unit (880) may recognize a driving lane and a target lane corresponding to the current location of the vehicle based on the received driving information of the vehicle. In addition, the control unit (880) may determine whether to expand the guide screen for lane change to at least a portion of the first and third display units (851a, 851c) based on the current display direction of the second display unit (851b).

[0392] When the display is expanded, screen control is performed to output a guide screen for lane change for the cluster and / or PID and CID as a common operation for both portrait and landscape form factors of the CID (1008).

[0393] Here, the guide screen for the lane change may be a front image collected through the vehicle's external camera, ADAS, etc., or an AR graphic image overlapped therewith.

[0394] And, additional lanes matching the direction of movement of the vehicle, the target lane, and surrounding objects are displayed on the guide screen (1009).

[0395] At this time, display balancing can be performed so that the display of additional lanes, target lanes, and surrounding objects are seamlessly extended to CID + cluster / CID + PID / CID + cluster + PID. For example, screen control can be performed to compensate for the difference in display operation time and resolve the burn-in phenomenon so that screen overlap or incongruity does not occur at the border between the extended display units.

[0396] Figure 11a is an example showing a guide screen for lane change displayed in a form factor state in which the CID (851b) is in portrait mode.

[0397] The control unit (880) of the vehicle display device (800) may determine to extend the guide screen to the cluster and the PID (851a, 851c), i.e., the display unit of the first and third display units, in a form factor state in which the CID (851b) is in portrait mode, in a direction matching the target lane. Thereafter, the control unit (880) may perform display balancing so that the extended guide screen is displayed as a single connected screen including the vehicle's driving lane and the target lane.

[0398] In Fig. 11a, the target lane is located to the right of the vehicle's current location.

[0399] In this case, the CID (851b) displays a first screen (1103) including the current driving lane of the vehicle and the adjacent lane, and the clusters (851a) and PID (851b) located on both sides may display second and third screens (1101, 1102) corresponding to the side mirrors matching the respective positions (a).

[0400] If the direction of the target lane corresponds to the PID (851b), an extended guide screen (1105) of the PID (851b) is displayed following the PID (851b) according to the movement of the vehicle (b). For this purpose, a screen (1102) corresponding to the right side mirror may be used. In addition, display balancing, such as image alignment, may be performed to prevent overlap and incongruity between the first screen (1103) including the driving lane and the extended guide screen (1105) including the target lane.

[0401] Additionally, a screen (1106) in which the surrounding area of ​​the target lane (e.g., adjacent lanes of the target lane, surrounding objects, etc.) included in the expanded guide screen (1105) that is adjusted to the current location and moving speed of the vehicle may be gradually expanded may be displayed (c). The additionally expanded screen (1106) may include at least two lanes, including the target lane.

[0402] Figure 11b is an example showing a guide screen for changing lanes k by taking into account the overlapping area in a form factor state in which the CID (851b) is in landscape mode.

[0403] The control unit (880) of the vehicle display device (800) can determine whether to extend the guide screen for lane change to at least a portion of the cluster and PID (851a, 851c), i.e., the first and third display units, by additionally considering distance information between the driving lane and the target lane when the CID (851b), i.e., the second display unit, is in a horizontal mode form factor state.

[0404] In Fig. 11b, a guide screen (1113) including both the current driving lane and the target lane is displayed on the CID (851b). Furthermore, screens (1111, 1112) corresponding to the respective side mirror positions are displayed on the cluster and PID (851a, 851c) (a). At this time, the overlapping areas of the cluster and PID (851a, 851c) are controlled to be inactive.

[0405] Even if the number of lanes to be displayed increases as the vehicle moves, an extended lane guide screen (1114) may be displayed on the CID (851b) as long as it remains within a set number (b).

[0406] In another embodiment, similar to FIG. 11a, an extended guide screen may be displayed on another display unit corresponding to the direction of the target lane. In this case, display balancing may be performed to compensate for differences in display operating times and eliminate burn-in, so that the extended guide screen appears as a single, connected screen, including the vehicle's driving lane and the target lane, by considering the boundaries of the overlapping areas.

[0407] In another embodiment, if the distance from the current position of the vehicle to the target lane is greater than or equal to a set range, the second display unit, i.e., the CID (851b), may display a guide screen for lane change by expanding it to at least a portion of the first and third display units, i.e., the cluster and the PID (851a, 851c), even in a landscape mode form factor state. Here, the set range may mean, for example, a range corresponding to 4 to 5 lanes.

[0408] Specifically, the control unit (880) can display a guide screen only on the second display unit when the distance between the driving lane and the target lane is within the set range in the form factor state in which the second display unit is in landscape mode.

[0409] On the other hand, if the distance between the driving lane and the target lane exceeds the above-set range, the guide screen can be expanded and displayed to the display section corresponding to the target lane, for example, PID (851c).

[0410] FIG. 12, FIG. 13a, and FIG. 13b are flowcharts and conceptual diagrams for explaining a method of determining whether to change the form factor of a second display unit according to a parking mode when parking a vehicle and displaying a parking guide screen corresponding to the selected parking mode in a vehicle display device according to the present invention.

[0411] First, referring to FIG. 12, the vehicle display device (800) can receive vehicle driving information based on vehicle sensing data while the vehicle is driving (1201).

[0412] Here, vehicle sensing data may include, for example, OBD, ECU, camera sensors, lidar, radar, etc. Vehicle driving information may refer to various driving situations identified based on such vehicle sensing data.

[0413] The control unit (880) of the vehicle display device (800) can determine whether the vehicle is parked based on the driving conditions detected from vehicle driving information (1202). For example, it can determine whether the vehicle is attempting to park in a parking space based on the surrounding area, the vehicle's driving speed, parking lines included in the front and rear camera images, etc.

[0414] When the vehicle is recognized as parked, the parking mode can be selected according to the available parking space based on the vehicle's driving information.

[0415] According to an embodiment, the control unit (880) may recognize the display direction of the second display unit (851b) forming a form factor of multiple displays and determine whether to perform a form factor change to change the display direction of the second display unit (851b).

[0416] When operating in horizontal parking mode based on available parking space (1203), the second display unit, i.e., CID (851b), maintains a vertical mode form factor state (1205) and displays a guide screen (1206) for horizontal parking.

[0417] On the other hand, when operating in vertical parking mode based on available parking space (1204), the second display unit, i.e., CID (851b), is changed to a horizontal mode form factor (1207).

[0418] As the CID (851b) is changed to a landscape mode form factor in this way, an overlapping overlap area occurs, so display balancing is performed for the overlapping area of ​​the cluster (851a) and / or PID (851c) (1208).

[0419] Specifically, the overlapping area of ​​the cluster (851a) and / or PID (851c) is switched to a deactivated state, and screen control (e.g., compensation for difference in display operation time, screen control to eliminate burn-in phenomenon, etc.) is performed so that no overlap or heterogeneity occurs between the boundary between the overlapping area and the non-overlapping area and the screen displayed on the CID (851b).

[0420] Next, a guide screen (1209) for vertical parking is displayed on the CID (851b).

[0421] Figure 13a shows the guide screen displayed in horizontal parking mode (parallel parking mode), and Figure 13b shows the guide screen displayed in vertical parking mode (T parking mode).

[0422] In the horizontal parking mode of Fig. 13a, when the parking space is determined to be parallel parking, a horizontal parking guide screen (1310) is displayed on the CID (851b) in a vertical mode form factor state. At this time, side mirror screens (1301, 1302) matching the respective positions may be displayed on the cluster (851a) and the PID (851c).

[0423] In the vertical parking mode of Fig. 13b, when a parking space is determined to be T-parking, a vertical parking guide screen (1310) is displayed on the CID (851b) in a horizontal mode form factor state. At this time, the overlapping area of ​​the cluster (851a) and the PID (851c) is deactivated, and side mirror screens (1301, 1302) matching each position are displayed in an activated area outside the overlapping area. In other words, display balancing is performed so that the side mirror screens (1301, 1302) are displayed while avoiding the overlapping area that overlaps with the CID (851b).

[0424] FIG. 14 is a flowchart for explaining an additional driving method and a content display method of a second display unit according to the current form factor of the second display unit and whether or not to display expanded content in a vehicle display device according to the present invention.

[0425] Also, FIGS. 15a, 15b, 16a, and 16b are conceptual diagrams showing various embodiments for displaying expanded content without causing overlap between display units in a vehicle display device according to the present invention.

[0426] According to an embodiment, the second display unit (851b) may have a shape structure that is additionally relatively movable in the horizontal direction in a landscape mode form factor state based on a control signal. For example, in response to a form factor change request, when the second display unit (851b) switches from portrait mode to landscape mode, it may relatively rotate to a landscape mode form factor and then relatively move in a direction closer to one of the first and third display units (851a, 851c).

[0427] To this end, the second display unit (851b) may further include a slider and a horizontal movement element for additional horizontal movement in addition to one or more plates, a rotation axis, a shaft, a bracket, a slider, and a motor for providing rotational force as components for relative rotational movement.

[0428] Additionally, the control unit (880) can transmit a control signal to the second display unit (851b) so that the second display unit (851b) moves further in the horizontal direction after switching to landscape mode.

[0429] For example, after the second display unit (851b) is relatively rotated to a landscape mode form factor, it can move in a direction closer to (more overlapping direction) the first display unit (851a) and gradually move away from the third display unit (851c). This horizontal relative movement is stopped when the overlap between the second display unit (851b) and the third display unit (851c) ends. Now, the second display unit (851b) and the third display unit (851c) in landscape mode have a seamlessly connected shape structure.

[0430] Also, for example, after the second display unit (851b) is relatively rotated to a landscape mode form factor, it can gradually move away from the first display unit (851a) while moving closer to (in a direction of greater overlap) the third display unit (851c). This relative movement in the horizontal direction is stopped when the overlap between the second display unit (851b) and the first display unit (851a) ends. Now, the second display unit (851b) and the first display unit (851a) in landscape mode have a seamlessly connected shape structure.

[0431] Referring to FIG. 14, the control unit (880) of the vehicle display device (800) can receive vehicle driving information based on vehicle sensing data while the vehicle is driving (1401).

[0432] Here, vehicle sensing data may include, for example, OBD, ECU, camera sensors, lidar, radar, etc. Vehicle driving information may refer to various driving situations identified based on such vehicle sensing data.

[0433] The control unit (880) can check the current form factor status to recognize whether the operation mode of the second display unit (851b), i.e., the operation mode of the CID, is horizontal mode or vertical mode (1402).

[0434] If the CID is in portrait mode (1403), it is determined whether the current CID is being used by being divided based on the bending area (1405). If it is being used by being divided, different content screens (or controller screens) can be independently displayed on the first area (CID1), which is the upper part of the bending area, and the second area (CID2), which is the lower part of the bending area, in the CID (851b), together with the clusters / PIDs (851a, 851b) that constitute multiple displays (1408).

[0435] For example, a navigation screen may be displayed in the first area (CID1) of the CID (851b), and an HVAC control screen may be displayed in the second area (CID2) of the CID (851b).

[0436] Also, as an example, entertainment widgets and infotainment information may be displayed in the first area (CID1) of the CID (851b), and a navigation screen may be displayed in the second area (CID2) of the CID (851b).

[0437] In this state, when a content expansion request is made from the CID (1410), a swipe input applied to the upper part of the CID (CID1) is detected (1411) and the expanded content is displayed at the lower part of the CID (CID2) (1412). In other words, content that is related to each other can be displayed in the first area (CID1) and the second area (CID2) of the CID (851b).

[0438] For example, short-range navigation (or AR navigation) displayed in the first area (CID1) of the CID (851b) may be displayed as full route navigation extended to the second area (CID2).

[0439] Also, as an example, specific entertainment, music information, widget information, etc. may be displayed in the first area (CID1) of the CID (851b), and detailed information of content selected / displayed in the first area (CID1) may be displayed in the second area (CID2).

[0440] Meanwhile, if the CID is in landscape mode (1403), it is determined whether there is a display expansion request for the content displayed on the CID (1406).

[0441] If there is no display expansion request, only the overlapping area is displayed as disabled, and different contents can be displayed independently for each cluster / CID / PID.

[0442] When a display expansion request is made, the requested expansion direction is determined based on the driver's seat (1409). At this time, the requested expansion direction may be determined based on at least one of the following: the properties of the content / service to be expanded, the received driving information, and the location of the display unit where the request input was received.

[0443] If the requested expansion direction is toward the cluster (851a), i.e., toward the driver's seat, additional control is provided (1413) to horizontally move the CID (851b) operating in landscape mode toward the passenger seat, i.e., in a direction closer to the PID (851c). Accordingly, the display (i.e., display area) of the cluster (851a) is expanded as the overlapping area of ​​the cluster (851a) is gradually reduced (1414). When the overlap with the CID (851c) is released, the horizontal movement of the CID (851b) is terminated, and the content screen displayed on the CID (851b) is expanded to at least a part of the cluster (851a) (1415).

[0444] Referring to Fig. 15a, as the CID (851b) in landscape mode moves horizontally (MR) toward the passenger seat, it can be confirmed that the overlapping area in the cluster (851a) disappears and the display expands. At this time, the overlapping area of ​​the PID (851c) expands further as the CID (851b) moves horizontally (MR).

[0445] Meanwhile, if the requested expansion direction is toward the PID (851c), i.e., toward the passenger seat, additional control is provided to horizontally move the CID (851b) operating in landscape mode toward the driver's seat, i.e., in a direction closer to the cluster (851a) (1416). Accordingly, the display (i.e., display area) of the PID (851c) is expanded as the overlapping area of ​​the PID (851c) is gradually reduced (1417). When the overlap with the CID (851c) is released, the horizontal movement of the CID (851b) is terminated, and the content screen displayed on the CID (851b) is expanded to at least a part of the PID (851c) (1418).

[0446] Referring to Fig. 16a, as the CID (851b) in landscape mode moves horizontally (ML) toward the driver's seat, it can be confirmed that the overlapping area in the PID (851c) disappears and the display expands. At this time, the overlapping area of ​​the cluster (851a) expands further as the CID (851b) moves horizontally (ML).

[0447] Meanwhile, in some embodiments, after the CID (851b) is further moved horizontally for display expansion, the form factor of the multiple displays may be further modified so that the expanded displays have a shape structure that is positioned horizontally on the same line.

[0448] Specifically, the control unit (880) of the vehicle display device (800) can select the expansion direction of the display based on the driving information of the vehicle. In addition, the control unit (880) can transmit a first control signal to the second display unit for horizontally moving the second display unit, i.e., the CID (851b), in a direction away from the selected expansion direction. After the second display unit moves horizontally according to the first control signal, an expanded screen is subsequently displayed on the second display unit and the display unit in the expansion direction (e.g., cluster (851a) / PID (851c)).

[0449] Meanwhile, the first display unit (851a) can be formed to move relative to the vertical direction based on a control signal from the control unit (880) so that the exposure area of ​​the display changes and the screen size can be varied. This means that the third display unit (851c) has a similar shape structure that operates so that the size can be varied based on a control signal.

[0450] Depending on the embodiment, the vertical relative movement of the first display unit (851a) and / or the third display unit (851c) may be triggered by the horizontal movement of the second display unit.

[0451] In addition, the control unit (880) may generate a second control signal for vertically moving a display unit corresponding to the display expansion direction among the first and third display units after the second display unit is driven (moved) horizontally according to the first control signal, and transmit the second control signal to the corresponding display unit. When one of the first and third display units is driven (moved) vertically according to the second control signal, the height of the second display unit becomes the same line. Accordingly, the expanded content is displayed more seamlessly.

[0452] Referring to FIG. 15b, after the CID (851b) moves horizontally toward the PID (851c), the cluster (851a) pops up (MU), and an expanded screen is displayed in which the cluster (851a) and the CID (851b) are seamlessly connected as one large screen.

[0453] Also, referring to FIG. 16b, after the CID (851b) moves horizontally toward the cluster (851a), the PID (851c) pops up (MU), and an expanded screen is displayed in which the CID (851b) and the PID (851c) are seamlessly connected as one large screen.

[0454] As described above, according to the vehicle display device and its operating method according to an embodiment of the present invention, the form factors of multiple displays can be optimally changed according to the driving conditions of the vehicle, the needs of the passengers, and the content / services provided, thereby satisfying both the driver's field of vision and the enhanced infotainment experience depending on the situation. In addition, as the form factor changes according to the current driving mode of the vehicle, it provides an experience in which related content or services are provided in a more efficient and seamless format. In addition, the passenger in the front seat does not need to separately request display operation, and the driver and the driver can operate their respective devices by linking their displays without disturbing each other. Furthermore, when overlap occurs between multiple displays due to form factor variation, this can be immediately recognized, and seamless display expansion is possible through changes in the shape structure and display balancing.

[0455] The present invention described above can be implemented as computer-readable code on a medium having a program recorded thereon. Computer-readable media include all types of recording devices that store data that can be read by a computer system. Examples of computer-readable media include hard disk drives (HDDs), solid-state disks (SSDs), silicon disk drives (SDDs), ROMs, RAMs, CD-ROMs, magnetic tapes, floppy disks, optical data storage devices, etc., and also include media implemented in the form of carrier waves (e.g., transmission via the Internet). In addition, the computer may include a controller / processor of a personal driving system (800). Therefore, the above detailed description should not be construed as limiting in all respects, but should be considered as illustrative. The scope of the present invention should be determined by a reasonable interpretation of the appended claims, and all changes within the equivalent scope of the present invention are intended to be included in the scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A body that can be mounted on the vehicle dashboard; A communication unit that receives vehicle driving information collected by the vehicle's sensors; A plurality of displays formed on the front surface of the main body, including a first display section, a second display section provided so that the direction of the display can be varied, and a third display section provided so that the screen size of the display can be varied; and Including a control unit that changes the shape of at least a portion of the first to third display units so that the form factor of the plurality of displays can be varied; The above control unit, Recognize the direction of the display of the second display unit forming the form factor of the plurality of displays, Based on the display direction of the second display unit, it is determined whether it overlaps with at least one of the first and third display units, Based on the above decision, controlling display balancing for at least some of the first and third display units to display a screen corresponding to the driving information on at least some of the plurality of displays. Vehicle display device.

2. In paragraph 1, The second display section is formed so that the display direction can be changed to one of the horizontal and vertical operation modes by rotating relative to the main body according to a control signal from the control section. The above control unit, A method of storing information about an operation mode corresponding to a display direction of the second display forming the form factor of the plurality of displays in a memory based on the generation of a control signal for changing the shape of at least a portion of the first to third display units. Vehicle display device.

3. In paragraph 2, The above control unit, If the operation mode of the second display is portrait mode, it is determined that a part of the second display portion does not overlap with the first and third display portions, When the operation mode of the second display is a landscape mode, it is characterized in that a part of the second display unit is determined to overlap with at least one of the first and third display units and display balancing for the overlapping area is controlled. Vehicle display device.

4. In paragraph 3, The above control unit, In the form factor where the second display unit is in landscape mode, the overlapping area of ​​the first and second display units overlapped by the second display unit is controlled to be in a disabled state so that the content screen is not displayed. Vehicle display device.

5. In paragraph 4, The above control unit, A method characterized in that the screen corresponding to the driving information is controlled to be expanded and displayed on at least a part of the first and second display units excluding the overlapping area and the second display unit. Vehicle display device.

6. In paragraph 1, The above control unit, Based on the driving situation detected based on the driving information of the vehicle, it is determined whether to change the direction of the display of the second display unit so that the form factor is variable, It is characterized in that it determines whether an overlapping area that overlaps the first and third display units occurs by recognizing the direction of the display of the second display unit according to the above decision. Vehicle display device.

7. In paragraph 6, The above-detected driving situation is one of the lane change and parking of the vehicle expected based on the received vehicle driving information, The above control unit, Characterized in that display balancing is performed for the first and third display units so that information related to the detected driving situation is displayed in a display area other than the overlapping area. Vehicle display device.

8. In paragraph 7, The above control unit, Based on the above-detected driving situation, it is determined not to change the direction of the display of the second display unit based on the lane change being expected, It is characterized in that it controls to display a guide screen for lane change by considering the overlapping area of ​​the first and third display units according to the current display direction of the second display unit. Vehicle display device.

9. In paragraph 8, The above control unit, A method for recognizing a driving lane and a target lane corresponding to the current location of the vehicle based on the driving information of the vehicle, and determining whether to expand the guide screen to at least a portion of the first and third display units based on the direction of the current display of the second display unit, characterized in that Vehicle display device.

10. In paragraph 9, The above control unit, In the form factor state where the second display unit is in portrait mode, it is determined that the guide screen is extended to the display unit in the direction matching the target lane among the first and third display units. Characterized in that the expanded guide screen performs display balancing so that it is displayed as a single screen including the driving lane and the target lane. Vehicle display device.

11. In paragraph 9, The above control unit, In the form factor state where the second display unit is in landscape mode, it is characterized in that it determines whether to expand the guide screen to at least a part of the first and third display units by additionally considering the distance information between the driving lane and the target lane. Vehicle display device.

12. In paragraph 11, The above control unit, In the form factor state where the second display unit is in landscape mode, If the distance between the driving lane and the target lane is within the set range, the guide screen is displayed on the second display unit, It is characterized in that when the distance between the driving lane and the target lane exceeds the set range, the guide screen is determined to be extended to the display section in the direction corresponding to the target lane. Vehicle display device.

13. In paragraph 7, The above control unit, Based on the above-detected driving situation, the parking mode is selected according to the available parking space based on the vehicle driving information. A method of determining whether to change the display direction of the second display unit by recognizing the direction of the display of the second display unit forming the form factor of the plurality of displays, Vehicle display device.

14. In paragraph 13, The above control unit, When the above parking mode is a horizontal parking mode, the second display unit is controlled to form a vertical mode form factor, Characterized in that it controls the display of a guide screen for horizontal parking on the second display section. Vehicle display device.

15. In paragraph 13, The above control unit, When the above parking mode is a vertical parking mode, the second display unit is controlled to form a horizontal mode form factor, The second display section above displays a guide screen for vertical parking, The first and third display units are characterized in that display balancing is performed so that related content is displayed while avoiding an overlapping area that overlaps with the second display unit. Vehicle display device.

16. In paragraph 1, The second display section is formed to be horizontally movable relative to the horizontal mode form factor state based on a control signal, The above control unit, When the display of the screen corresponding to the above driving information is expanded, it is recognized that the second display unit is in a horizontal mode form factor state, A control signal is transmitted to the second display unit so that the second display unit moves relative to the horizontal direction so as not to overlap with at least one of the first and third display units. Vehicle display device.

17. In paragraph 16, The above control unit, Select the expansion direction of the display based on the driving information of the above vehicle, A first control signal is transmitted to the second display unit for moving the second display unit relative to the selected expansion direction, and Characterized in that it controls to display an expanded screen after driving the second display unit. Vehicle display device.

18. In paragraph 17, Each of the first and third display sections is formed to move relative to the vertical direction based on a control signal so that the exposure area of ​​the display changes and the screen size changes. The above control unit, After driving the second display unit according to the first control signal, a second control signal is transmitted to vertically move the display unit corresponding to the extension direction of the display among the first and third display units. Characterized in that after driving the display corresponding to the expansion direction of the display, an expanded screen is displayed so as to be connected to the second display unit. Vehicle display device.

19. A method of operating a vehicle display device comprising: a main body mountable on a dashboard of a vehicle; a communication unit for receiving vehicle driving information collected by a sensor of the vehicle; a plurality of displays formed on the front of the main body, including a first display unit, a second display unit provided so that the direction of the display can be varied, and a third display unit provided so that the screen size of the display can be varied; and a control unit, the operating method comprising: A step of changing the shape of at least some of the first to third display units so that the plurality of displays have variable form factors; A step of recognizing the direction of a display of a second display unit forming a form factor of the plurality of displays; A step of determining whether at least a part of the second display unit overlaps at least one of the first and third display units based on the display direction of the second display unit; and A step of controlling display balancing for at least some of the first and third display units based on the above decision to display a screen corresponding to the driving information on at least some of the plurality of displays, Method of operation of a vehicle display device.

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