Display assembly for vehicle, control method therefor, and vehicle

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a display assembly for a vehicle. The display assembly comprises a display screen module, a lighting module, and a control module. A display area of the display screen module and an illuminated area of the lighting module have, under a viewing angle, at least one of the following positional relationships: (1) adjacent to each other; (2) partially overlapping each other; or (3) the display area is entirely within the illuminated area, or the illuminated area is entirely within the display area. The control module controls displayed content of the display area and presented content of the illuminated area such that the displayed content is associated with the presented content. The display assembly of the present disclosure can integrate the display area of the display screen with the illuminated area of the lighting device, to allow for information interaction between the display area and the illuminated area, thereby creating a better in-vehicle entertainment atmosphere and providing a better riding experience for occupants.

Description

Display components for vehicles and their control methods and vehicles Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to the field of vehicle technology, and more specifically, to a display component for a vehicle, a control method for the display component for a vehicle, and a vehicle. Background Technology

[0002] With the development of intelligent technologies, automobiles are gradually evolving from traditional means of transportation into intelligent mobile terminals integrating travel, entertainment, work, and leisure. For example, with the development of autonomous driving and intelligent cockpits, in-vehicle displays, as important windows for human-computer interaction, not only provide users with information (such as time, navigation systems, and driving information) but also meet their entertainment needs. Similarly, in-vehicle lighting devices (such as ambient lighting) not only provide illumination but also create ambiance and enhance the driving experience through specific light and color effects.

[0003] However, in traditional car cabins, displays are generally used as independent functional components for displaying information. The display area of ​​the display screen and the lighting area of ​​the lighting device are separate. The lighting area usually avoids the display area of ​​the display screen to prevent mutual interference between the image in the lighting area and the content displayed in the display area. Summary of the Invention

[0004] In view of the above-mentioned deficiencies in the prior art, this disclosure provides a display component for a vehicle, a control method for the display component for a vehicle, and a vehicle.

[0005] According to a first aspect of this disclosure, a display component for a vehicle is provided, comprising: a display module, a lighting module, and a control module; wherein: the display area of ​​the display module and the illumination area of ​​the lighting module have at least one of the following positional relationships at an observation angle: 1) adjacent to each other; 2) partially overlapping each other; 3) the display area is completely within the illumination area, or the illumination area is completely within the display area; the control module controls the display content of the display area and the presentation content of the illumination area, such that the display content and the presentation content are associated.

[0006] The display component for a vehicle as described in the first aspect above may include any of the following features individually or in combination.

[0007] In some embodiments, the display area and the illuminated area are not located on the same surface.

[0008] In some embodiments, at least a portion of the presented content is determined based on the displayed content.

[0009] In some embodiments, at least a portion of the displayed content is determined based on the presented content.

[0010] In some embodiments, the display module includes at least one of the following: an LCD display, a Micro-LED display, a Mini-LED display, an OLED display, and a QLED display.

[0011] In some embodiments, the lighting module includes at least one of the following light sources: a projection component or a light-emitting unit.

[0012] In some embodiments, the projection component is based on at least one of the following projection presentation methods: DLP (digital light processing), MLA (micro lens array), film, and TFT (thin film transistor).

[0013] In some embodiments, when the display area and the illuminated area partially overlap each other at the viewing angle to form an overlapping area, the projection component does not present the content within the overlapping area.

[0014] In some embodiments, the light-emitting unit forms the illuminated area in the vehicle interior space by at least one of the following methods: by using a lens and / or a reflector for refraction and / or reflection, or by using a light-transmitting surface for transmission.

[0015] In some embodiments, the position and / or angle of the display module is fixed or variable.

[0016] In some embodiments, when the position and / or angle of the display module and / or the position of the illuminated area changes, the control module adjusts at least one of the display content of the display module and the presentation content of the illuminated area of ​​the light module according to the position information and / or angle information of the display module and / or the position information of the illuminated area.

[0017] In some embodiments, the illuminated area is fixed or variable.

[0018] According to a second aspect of this disclosure, a control method for a display component for a vehicle is proposed, the display component including a display module, a lighting module, and a control module, the method being adapted to be executed by the control module, the method comprising: acquiring position information of the display module; and determining, based on the position information of the display module, the display content of the display area of ​​the display module and the presentation content of the illuminated area of ​​the lighting module.

[0019] The control method for the display component of a vehicle according to the second aspect described above may include any of the following features individually or in combination.

[0020] In some embodiments, the display area of ​​the display module and the illumination area of ​​the light module are not located on the same surface.

[0021] In some embodiments, the method further includes: determining at least one of an observation angle, the display area angle of the display module, or the occupant's line of sight vector; and determining the display content of the display area of ​​the display module and the presentation content of the illuminated area of ​​the light module based on at least one of the observation angle, the display area angle of the display module, the occupant's line of sight vector, and the position information of the display module.

[0022] In some embodiments, the method further includes: when the position and / or angle of the display module and / or the position of the illuminated area changes, adjusting the presentation of at least one of the display content of the display module and the presentation content of the illuminated area of ​​the light module according to the position information and / or angle information of the display module and / or the position information of the illuminated area.

[0023] In some embodiments, the displayed content and the presented content are associated.

[0024] In some embodiments, at least a portion of the presented content is determined based on the displayed content, or at least a portion of the displayed content is determined based on the presented content.

[0025] According to a third aspect of this disclosure, a vehicle is provided, the vehicle comprising: a display component for a vehicle as described in the first aspect above, or a control method for the display component for a vehicle as described in the second aspect above.

[0026] Compared with the prior art, the display component, control method and vehicle according to this disclosure have at least the following beneficial effects: the display area of ​​the display screen and the illumination area of ​​the lighting device are integrated to realize information interaction between the display area and the illumination area, so as to better create the entertainment atmosphere in the vehicle and provide passengers with a better driving experience. Attached Figure Description

[0027] Other features and advantages of the present invention will be better understood through the following detailed description of preferred embodiments, taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, wherein the same reference numerals denote the same or similar parts. The illustrative embodiments of this disclosure and their descriptions are used to explain the principles of this disclosure and do not constitute an undue limitation of this disclosure. In the drawings:

[0028] Figure 1 schematically illustrates the internal structure of a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0029] Figure 2 schematically illustrates a display component for a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0030] Figure 3 schematically illustrates a dashboard of a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0031] Figure 4 schematically illustrates the roof of a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0032] Figure 5 schematically shows the vehicle's display module and its display area.

[0033] Figure 6 schematically illustrates a vehicle's lighting module and its illuminated area according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0034] Figure 7 schematically illustrates a vehicle's lighting module and its illuminated area according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0035] Figure 8 schematically illustrates a positional relationship between the display area and the illuminated area according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0036] Figure 9 schematically illustrates another positional relationship between the display area and the illuminated area according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0037] Figure 10 schematically illustrates another positional relationship between the display area and the illuminated area according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0038] Figure 11 schematically illustrates a relative positional relationship between the display area and the illuminated area at a certain viewing angle according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0039] Figure 12 schematically illustrates another relative positional relationship between the display area and the illuminated area at a certain viewing angle according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0040] Figure 13 schematically illustrates another relative positional relationship between the display area and the illuminated area at a certain viewing angle according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0041] Figure 14 schematically illustrates a control method for a display component for a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0042] Figure 15 schematically illustrates an information interaction screen of the display area and the illuminated area in a first application scenario according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0043] Figure 16 schematically illustrates an information interaction screen of the display area and the illuminated area in a first application scenario according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0044] Figure 17 schematically illustrates the information interaction screen of the display area and the lit area in a second application scenario according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0045] Figure 18 schematically illustrates an information interaction screen of the display area and the illuminated area in a second application scenario according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0046] Figure 19 schematically illustrates the information interaction screen of the display area and the lit area in a second application scenario according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0047] Figure 20 schematically illustrates an information interaction screen of the display area and the illuminated area in a second application scenario according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0048] Figure 21 schematically illustrates the information interaction screen of the display area and the lit area in a second application scenario according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0049] Figure 22 schematically illustrates a display module and a lighting module arranged on the ceiling according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0050] Figure 23 schematically shows the structure of the lighting module according to Figure 22. Detailed Implementation

[0051] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this disclosure clearer, the technical solutions of this disclosure will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with specific embodiments and corresponding drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this disclosure, and not all of them. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this disclosure without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this disclosure.

[0052] In existing technologies, automotive displays and lighting systems typically provide information independently, lacking information interaction. Furthermore, the illuminated areas of lighting systems (such as ambient lighting) generally avoid the display area of ​​the screen, making the display and lighting systems independent entities within the automotive interior system. With the development of smart cockpits, displays are increasingly becoming a means for occupants to obtain information and entertainment, and a single-area display may be insufficient to meet user needs.

[0053] As described below, some exemplary embodiments of this disclosure provide a display component for a vehicle, a control method for the display component for a vehicle, and a vehicle. More specifically, the above-mentioned problems are solved by merging the display area of ​​the display screen and the illumination area of ​​the lighting device to achieve information interaction between the display area and the illumination area.

[0054] The arrangement of an exemplary display component within a vehicle is described below with reference to Figures 1-4.

[0055] As shown in Figure 1, vehicle 1 may include multiple interior trim pieces, such as dashboard 10, headliner 11, and door panels 12, as well as various other interior trim pieces. As shown in Figure 2, vehicle 1 may also include a display assembly 2, which includes a display module 13, a lighting module 14, and a control module 15. The control module 15 is communicatively coupled to the display module 13 and the lighting module 14 to control the display content of the display module 13 and the presentation content of the lighting module 14. For example, the control module 15 may communicate with the display module 13 and the lighting module 14 via a wireless or wired connection (e.g., a bus or direct connection).

[0056] For example, control module 15 may be a separate controller or processor, or it may be partially or wholly integrated into display module 13 and / or lighting module 14. For example, control module 15 may be an in-vehicle controller (e.g., an electronic control unit (ECU), etc.), a display controller, a lighting controller, etc. Control module 15 may transmit information to display module 13 and lighting module 14 via a communication link. Display module 13 and lighting module 14 may also transmit information via control module 15, or via direct connection or in-vehicle communication network (e.g., in-vehicle bus network, in-vehicle wireless communication network, etc.). It should be understood that control module 15 may be implemented by one or more controllers, such as an integrated single controller, or multiple controllers that implement their respective functions in a distributed manner.

[0057] As shown in Figures 3 and 4, the display module 13 can be located at any one or more corresponding interior trim pieces in the vehicle 1, such as the dashboard 10 (Figure 3) and the headliner 11 (Figure 4). The illumination area of ​​the lighting module 14 can be located at the corresponding interior trim piece, for example, by projecting onto the interior trim piece to form an illumination area, or by emitting light to form an illumination area on the interior trim piece.

[0058] For example, the display area of ​​the display module 13 and the illumination area of ​​the lighting module 14 are not located on the same surface. For example, the display module 13 may be located above the surface of the interior trim (e.g., suspended from the surface of the interior trim via a bracket or other support structure, or otherwise achieving a floating effect). As described below, integrated solutions combining displays and large-area lighting modules can be arranged in areas such as the headliner 11, door panels 12, and dashboard 10 to create a better intelligent cockpit environment.

[0059] As shown in Figure 5, the display module 13 has a display area AA1 (or first display area) to present display content. The display area AA1 can be a plane or a freeform surface. For example, the display module 13 can be based on panel display technology, including but not limited to liquid crystal (LCD) displays, light-emitting diode (LED) displays, or other displays. For example, LCD displays can include but are not limited to conventional LCD displays, quantum dot LCDs (QD-LCDs), or other types of existing or future-developed LCD displays. For example, LED displays can include but are not limited to conventional LED displays, micro-LED displays, mini-LED displays, organic LEDs (OLEDs, such as active matrix OLEDs (AMOLEDs), quantum dot LEDs (QLEDs), or other types of existing or future-developed LED displays. For example, the display module 13 can be at least partially transparent, or at least partially opaque, or at least partially partially transparent. For example, the display module 13 can use at least one of the above material types of displays to achieve transparent, opaque, or partially transparent effects.

[0060] The lighting module 14 may include, but is not limited to, at least one of a projection component and a light source. As shown in FIG6, the exemplary lighting module 14a may have a projection component to form a lit area AA2 (or a second display area) on the surface of the interior trim 16 (such as the aforementioned vehicle interior trim or other interior trim) by projection (e.g., direct light path projection or indirect light path projection) to present content. The projection component may be based on DLP, MLA, film, or any one or more of various projection methods known in the art or achievable in the future to project a display pattern onto the surface of the interior trim. As shown in FIG7, the exemplary lighting module 14b may include a surface light source 141 (as a light-emitting unit), a skeleton layer 142, and a light-transmitting surface layer 143 to form a lit area AA2 on the surface of the interior trim 16 by transmission to present content. For example, the lighting module 14b may be disposed above or below the surface of the interior trim 16 (e.g., when the interior surface is light-transmitting, the light-transmitting surface layer 143 may constitute part of the interior surface or be a separate part). The light-emitting unit can form a lit area in the vehicle interior space through any one or more of the following methods: by using lenses and / or reflectors for refraction and / or reflection (as known in the art), or by using a light-transmitting surface for transmission (as shown in Figures 7 and 23), or various light-emitting methods known in the art or achievable in the future. For example, the light-emitting unit can display a pattern on the surface of the interior trim based on the structural features of the light incident surface or the structural features of the light guide device (as shown in Figure 23).

[0061] From an observer's perspective (e.g., from the occupant's eye, within the field of vision), the display area AA1 of the display module and the illuminated area AA2 of the lighting module 14 can have various positional relationships, including but not limited to those shown in Figures 8-10. Figure 8 shows a first exemplary positional relationship, where the display area AA1 is completely within the illuminated area AA2, in which case the display area AA1 will partially obscure the illuminated area AA2, and the display content of the display area AA1 will affect part of the presented content of the illuminated area AA2. Figure 9 shows a second exemplary positional relationship, where the display area AA1 and the illuminated area AA2 at least partially overlap, in which case the display area AA1 may partially obscure the illuminated area AA2, and the display content of the display area AA1 will affect part of the presented content of the illuminated area AA2. Figure 10 shows a third exemplary positional relationship, where the display area AA1 and the illuminated area AA2 are adjacent, in which case the display area AA1 and the illuminated area AA2 do not affect each other's presented content. Alternatively, a fourth exemplary positional relationship, where the illuminated area AA2 is completely within the display area AA1 (not shown). Alternatively, a fifth exemplary positional relationship may be provided, in which the display area AA1 and the illuminated area AA2 may be completely separated at the viewing angle (such as within the field of vision of the human eye) (not shown).

[0062] In existing technologies, since the display area of ​​the screen and the illumination area of ​​the lighting device exist independently, and to avoid occlusion between them at different viewing angles, information interaction when they partially or completely overlap or are adjacent is not considered. In contrast, in this disclosure, the control module 15 can realize information interaction between the two areas. Returning to Figure 2, when the display area AA1 and the illumination area AA2 are in the aforementioned positional relationship (e.g., the first, second, or third positional relationship, or other positional relationships), the control module 15 can control the display content of the display area AA1 of the display module 13 and the presentation content of the illumination area AA2 of the lighting module 14, so that the display content of the display area AA1 and the presentation content of the illumination area AA2 are associated. Therefore, the display component 2 can merge the display area of ​​the screen and the illumination area of ​​the lighting device to realize information interaction between the display area and the illumination area, so as to better create an in-vehicle entertainment atmosphere and provide a better driving experience for drivers and passengers.

[0063] For example, at least a portion of the displayed content may be determined based on the presented content, and / or at least a portion of the presented content may be determined based on the displayed content, such as by the control module 15 performing the determination process. For example, when the display area AA1 overlaps or is adjacent to the illuminated area AA2, the display screen of the illuminated area AA2 may serve as an extension of the display area AA1, or the display screen of the display area AA1 may serve as an extension of the illuminated area, thereby enabling information interaction between the two screens.

[0064] For example, the position and / or angle of the display module 13 can be fixed or variable. That is, the display module 13 can be fixed or movable relative to the illuminated area of ​​the light module 14, thereby the display area AA1 can be fixed or movable. For example, the display can be fixed in position (e.g., by embedding or attaching the display to a structure, or by floating it based on the interior surface, or by supporting and fixing it with the side or other parts of the structure), or it can be a moving part (e.g., moved by a sliding mechanism such as a slide rail or wire, such as moving up and down, moving left and right, or both, flipping, or various possible ways of moving). For example, the illuminated area of ​​the light module 14 can be fixed or movable.

[0065] The relative positional relationship between the display area and the illuminated area within the human eye's field of vision is described below with reference to Figures 11-13.

[0066] As shown in Figure 11, the display module 13 does not obstruct the illuminated area AA2 of the light module 14a (projection component, for example only and not a limitation, but may also be other implementable light modules as described above). However, at a certain viewing angle (such as within the field of view of the human eye 3), the display module 13 (and its display area AA1) will obstruct the illuminated area AA2, so that the human eye 3 can actually observe the visible pattern area AA3 (as indicated by the solid line). Area AA3 includes the display area AA1 and the unobstructed illuminated area AA2 observed by the human eye 3.

[0067] As shown in Figure 12, the display module 13 will obstruct the illuminated area AA2 of the light module 14a (projection component, which is only an example and not a limitation, and may also be other implementable light modules as described above). At a certain viewing angle (such as within the field of vision of human eye 3), the display module 13 (and its display area AA1) will obstruct the illuminated area AA2, so that human eye 3 can actually observe the visible pattern area AA3 (as indicated by the solid line). Area AA3 includes the display area AA1 and the unobstructed illuminated area AA2 observed by human eye 3.

[0068] Figure 13 illustrates an exemplary motion trajectory 17 of the display module 13 relative to the light module 14a (projection component, for example only and not a limitation, but may also be other implementable light modules as described above). When the display module 13 moves along the motion trajectory 17, the display area AA1 may affect the illuminated area AA2. That is, the display area AA1 may interfere with the integrity of the illuminated area AA2, for example, interference between the display position and the projection path (as shown in Figure 12), and the display area AA1 may interfere with the visibility of the illuminated area AA2, for example, the human eye 3 may actually observe the unobstructed portion of the illuminated area AA2 (as shown in Figures 11 and 12). For example, when the position and / or angle of the display module 13 changes, the control module 15 may adjust at least one of the display content of the display area AA1 of the display module 13 and the presentation content of the illuminated area AA2 of the light module 14a according to the position information and / or angle information of the display module 13, so that the display content and the presentation content remain associated. In other examples, when the position of the illuminated area AA2 of the light module 14 changes, the control module 15 can adjust at least one of the display content of the display area AA1 of the display module 13 and the presentation content of the illuminated area AA2 of the light module 14 according to the position information of the illuminated area AA2 of the light module 14, so that the display content and the presentation content remain associated. In other examples, when both the position and / or angle of the display module 13 and the position of the illuminated area AA2 of the light module 14 change, the control module 15 can adjust at least one of the display content of the display area AA1 of the display module 13 and the presentation content of the illuminated area AA2 of the light module 14 according to the position and / or angle information of the display module 13 and the position information of the illuminated area of ​​the light module 14 (e.g., it can be determined by the position and / or angle information of the light module 14, or otherwise determined (similar to the way the position information of the display screen or display area is determined)).

[0069] For example, if the illuminated area AA2 is a projection area, during the projection process, the projected light-emitting area corresponding to the display area AA1 can be processed so that this projected light-emitting area is not displayed within the display area AA1 (i.e., the area in illuminated area AA2 that overlaps with display area AA1 is not displayed within display area AA1). For example, if display area AA1 and illuminated area AA2 overlap (i.e., obstruction), and if illuminated area AA2 is formed in other ways, the area in illuminated area AA2 that overlaps with display area AA1 can be made not displayed within display area AA1 through other means, such as adjusting the brightness of the LEDs in the LED matrix. This method can also optimize the contrast of the pattern and potentially improve the overall light effect and quality of the lighting module. In other words, when illuminated area AA2 is projected and overlapped on display area AA1, interference between the patterns of illuminated area AA2 and display area AA1 can be prevented by avoiding the display of illuminated area AA2 within the overlapping area.

[0070] In the example of Figure 13, the movement of the display module 13 (and the display area) relative to the illuminated area of ​​the light module is shown. It should be understood that the display area can move relative to the illuminated area. For example, it can be determined whether the position or angle of the display area relative to the illuminated area has changed by determining one of the following: the relative position or relative motion relationship between the display area and the illuminated area, the relative position or relative motion relationship between the display area and the origin of the coordinate system, or the relative position or relative motion relationship between the illuminated area and the origin of the coordinate system.

[0071] Figure 14 illustrates a control method 200 for a display assembly in a vehicle. Method 200 is applicable to the vehicle 1 of Figure 1 and its interior trim, the display assembly 2 of Figure 2, the lighting modules 14a and 14b of Figures 6 and 7, and the exemplary arrangements of Figures 11-13, and can be executed by a controller (e.g., control module 15). Method 200 may include steps 210-220.

[0072] In step 210, the position information of the display module is obtained. For example, the position information can be determined by means of, but not limited to, Hall effect calculations of the motor, photoelectric sensors, cameras (capturing images of the display module inside the vehicle), and the determined position information is provided to the controller.

[0073] In step 220, the display content of the display area of ​​the display module and the presentation content of the illuminated area of ​​the light module are determined based on the location information of the display module. For example, the controller can determine the display mode and / or position (i.e., how to display, where to display, etc.) of the display area AA1 and the display mode and / or position of the illuminated area AA2 based on the location information of the display module, so that the display of the display area AA1 and the presentation of the illuminated area AA2 are associated based on the display position.

[0074] Method 200 can merge the display area of ​​the screen and the illumination area of ​​the lighting device according to the position of the screen, so as to better create the in-vehicle entertainment atmosphere and provide a better driving experience for drivers and passengers.

[0075] Optionally, the display area of ​​the display module and the illumination area of ​​the light module are not located on the same surface.

[0076] Optionally, method 200 may further include: the controller controlling, for example, the display module 13 to display the display content and the lighting module 14 to display the presentation content, based on the determined display content and presentation content. For example, the controller may instruct the graphics processor of the display module 13 to display the corresponding display content. For example, the controller may use the actuator of the lighting module 14 to display the required presentation content by means of, but not limited to, controlling the projection area of ​​the DLP, activating the corresponding projection pattern of the MLA, controlling the TFT, etc.

[0077] Optionally, method 200 may include determining at least one of the viewing angle, the display area angle of the display module, or the occupant's line of sight vector, and step 220 may include determining the display content of the display area of ​​the display module and the presentation content of the illuminated area of ​​the light module based on at least one of the viewing angle, the display area angle of the display module, the occupant's line of sight vector, and the position information of the display module.

[0078] For example, method 200 may include determining the occlusion relationship between the display area and the illuminated area (e.g., within the field of vision of a human eye) based on at least one of the viewing angle, the display area angle of the display module, or the occupant's line of sight vector, and may include determining the display content of the display area AA1 and the presentation content of the illuminated area AA2 based on the position information of the display module 13 and the determined occlusion relationship. For example, the position information of the human eye may be obtained (through, but not limited to, a camera, iris tracking, eye position capture technology such as those known in the art or achievable in the future, etc., where the eye tracking device can be integrated into the screen, ceiling, seat, etc., so that the device can capture the position of the user (e.g., occupant, etc.)). The controller may determine the occlusion relationship between the current display area and the currently illuminated area within the field of vision of a human eye based on the position information of the human eye and the position and / or angle information of the display screen. The controller may determine the display content of the display area to be displayed (i.e., updated) and the presentation content of the illuminated area to be presented (i.e., updated) based on the position information of the display module 13 and the determined occlusion relationship. For example, based on the occlusion relationship and the position and / or angle information of the display screen, at least one of the display area and the illuminated area is variable, and / or at least one of the displayed content and / or the presented content is variable, so as to partially or completely avoid display interference caused by occlusion when occlusion exists. For example, the occlusion effect can be at least partially eliminated by changing the position of the display area relative to the illuminated area (e.g., changing the illuminated area relative to the display area (e.g., changing the illuminated area via a corresponding actuator of the light module 14, etc.)), and / or by changing the displayed content relative to the presented content.

[0079] Optionally, method 200 may include: when the position and / or angle of the display module 13 and / or the position of the illuminated area of ​​the light module 14 changes, adjusting the presentation of at least one of the display content of the display module and the presentation content of the illuminated area of ​​the light module according to the position information and / or angle information of the display module 13 and / or the position information of the illuminated area. Similarly, the position and / or angle information of the light module 14 (if the light module moves within the vehicle) can be determined by means of, but not limited to, Hall effect calculations of a motor, photoelectric sensors, cameras (capturing images of the light module within the vehicle), and the determined position and / or angle information is provided to the controller to determine the position of the illuminated area. Similarly, the position of the illuminated area of ​​the light module 14 can be determined by means of, but not limited to, Hall effect calculations of a motor, photoelectric sensors, cameras (capturing images of the illuminated area of ​​the light module within the vehicle) (for example, the light module may not move within the vehicle, but the movement of the illuminated area can be controlled). For example, the position of the illuminated area of ​​the display module 13 (and the display area) and / or the lighting module 14 can be changed to provide display content to specific occupants in the vehicle (e.g., occupants at a designated location).

[0080] In one example, the display module 13 (and the display area) is movable, while the illuminated area of ​​the lighting module 14 (e.g., using the surface-emitting technology of Figure 7 or other methods described above) is fixed. After acquiring the position and / or angle information of the display module 13, the controller can adjust the content displayed on the display screen, such as enabling information interaction between the display area and the illuminated area.

[0081] In one example, the display module 13 (and the display area) is fixed, while the illuminated area of ​​the light module 14 (e.g., using the surface-emitting technology of Figure 7 or other methods) is variable. After obtaining the position information of the illuminated area of ​​the light module 13, the controller can adjust the content displayed on the display screen, such as enabling information interaction between the display area and the illuminated area.

[0082] In one example, the display module 13 (and the display area) is movable, and the illuminated area of ​​the light module 14 (e.g., using the surface-emitting technology of FIG7 or other methods described above) is variable. After obtaining the position information of the illuminated area of ​​the light module 13, the controller can adjust the content displayed on the display screen and the content presented in the illuminated area, such as enabling information interaction between the display area and the illuminated area.

[0083] In one example, the display module 13 (and the display area) is movable, while the illuminated area of ​​the lighting module 14 (e.g., using the projection technology of FIG. 6 described above for fixed-position projection or other methods) is fixed. After acquiring the position and / or angle information of the display module 13, the controller can adjust the projected image (e.g., by adjusting the variable projection area of ​​the DLP, adjusting the dynamic MLA, etc.), such as enabling information interaction between the display area and the illuminated area.

[0084] In other examples, there may be multiple combinations of one or more display modules 13 (with movable or fixed display areas) and one or more light modules 14 (with movable or fixed illuminated areas, which can be implemented via at least one light module), and information interaction can be achieved, for example, by adjusting the display content of the display area and / or the presentation content of the illuminated area in the manner described above.

[0085] For example, when display area AA1 and illuminated area AA2 are in a specific positional relationship (such as the aforementioned first, second, third, fourth, or other positional relationships) at a certain viewing angle, the display content of display area AA1 can be associated with the presentation content of illuminated area AA2. For example, at least a portion of the presentation content of illuminated area AA2 can be determined based on the display content of display area AA1, or at least a portion of the display content of display area AA1 can be determined based on the presentation content of illuminated area AA2. For instance, adjusting the display content of the display area and / or the presentation content of the illuminated area can include, but is not limited to, at least one of the following: ensuring continuity in image content between the display module and the lighting module, but enriching the details of the lighting module's display; ensuring that the displays of the display module and the lighting module always do not interfere with each other; the display content of the display module serving as a guide for the display content of the lighting module; the display content of the display module and the display content of the lighting module echoing each other; and other possible interactive methods.

[0086] Figures 15 and 16 illustrate the information interaction between display area AA1 and illuminated area AA2 in an exemplary first application scenario. As shown in Figure 15, in the first position, display area AA1 does not obstruct the image of illuminated area AA2 (illustrated as bamboo), and the display images of the two areas do not interfere with each other. In this case, display area AA1 can display additional information such as "bamboo," including interesting facts about bamboo, its uses, and bamboo classifications. As shown in Figure 16, in the second position, display area AA1 obstructs the image of illuminated area AA2 (illustrated as bamboo), causing interference between the display images of the two areas. In this case, display area AA1 can display, for example, a portion of the obscured bamboo to maintain image continuity, and bamboo leaves can be added to the bamboo to enrich image details. In the examples of Figures 15 and 16, the light-emitting area AA2 of the light module 14 is fixed, while the display area AA2 of the display module 13 is variable. When the position of the display area AA1 changes from the first position (i.e., the display area and the lit area are separated) to the second position (i.e., the display area and the lit area overlap, similar to Figure 9), the display content of the display area AA1 can be adjusted to achieve information interaction.

[0087] Figures 17-21 illustrate the information interaction between display area AA1 and illuminated area AA2 in an exemplary second application scenario. Display area AA1 moves sequentially from the first position in Figure 17 to the second position in Figure 18, the third position in Figure 19, the fourth position in Figure 20, and the fifth position in Figure 21, at which positions display area AA1 and illuminated area AA2 partially overlap each other. During the movement of display area AA1, illuminated area AA2 can present different starry sky scenes depending on the image depicted on display area AA1 (illustrated as the universe). In the example of Figures 17-21, the position of display module 13 (and display area AA1) is variable, while the position of illuminated area AA2 of light module 14 is fixed. When the position of display area AA1 changes from one overlapping position to another (similar to Figure 9), information interaction between the two can be achieved by illuminating area AA2 at different positions and displaying different patterns in display area AA1.

[0088] As shown in Figures 22 and 23, the display module 13 and the lighting module 14c can be arranged at the ceiling 11. The lighting module 14c can be arranged on the roller blind 18, and the lighting module 14c can be flexible, suitable for being unfolded and rolled up. The roller blind 18 can be unfolded by the retraction mechanism 19 to cover the vehicle ceiling 11, or rolled up by the retraction mechanism 19 to expose the vehicle ceiling 11. In this way, the illuminated area of ​​the lighting module 14c can be movable. As shown in Figure 23, the lighting module 14c may include a surface light source 144 and a light-transmitting surface 145. The light-transmitting surface 145 may include, for example, a first light guide film. At least a portion of the first light guide film is constructed with multiple optical microstructures. Light propagating from the surface light source 144 within the first light guide film changes its propagation direction after passing through the multiple optical microstructures and is emitted through the light-emitting surface; while light that has not passed through the optical microstructures continues to propagate within the first light guide film and does not exit from the light-emitting surface. Thus, the illuminated area of ​​the lighting module 14c displays a first pattern. For example, the light-transmitting surface 145 may include multiple stacked first light guide films. The first patterns on each of the first light guide films may be the same or different from each other, such that any one of the first light guide films can be lit up as needed to display the first pattern of that first light guide film. Any two or more first light guide films can also be lit up simultaneously as needed to superimpose the first patterns of these first light guide films on the illuminated area of ​​the light module 14c. For example, the display module 13 is located above the light module 14c. As the roller shutter 18 unfolds or retracts, the illuminated area of ​​the light module 14c and the display area of ​​the display module 13 are in different positional relationships (e.g., the illuminated area is separate from the display area, the illuminated area overlaps with the display area, or the display area is included in the illuminated area). The interaction between the illuminated area and the display area can be realized based on the aforementioned display component 2 or the control method 200 for the display component.

[0089] The present invention further provides a vehicle including a display component 2 for a vehicle as described above, or a control method for a display component for a vehicle as described above (e.g., any one or more of the method 200 or other method steps described herein).

[0090] It should also be noted that, according to exemplary embodiments, the present invention may include conventional techniques (e.g., techniques implemented and / or integrated in exemplary embodiments, modifications, variations, combinations, equivalents, etc.), or may include any other applicable techniques (now and / or in the future) with the ability to perform the functions and processes / operations described in the specification and / or illustrated in the figures. All such techniques (e.g., techniques implemented in the manner of embodiments, modifications, variations, combinations, equivalents, etc.) are considered to be within the scope of the present invention of this patent document.

Claims

1. A display assembly for a vehicle, characterized by, Comprising: a display screen module, a light module, and a control module; wherein: a display area of the display screen module and a lighting area of the light module have at least one of the following positional relationships under an observation angle: 1) adjacent to each other; 2) partially overlapping each other; 3) the display area is completely within the lighting area, or the lighting area is completely within the display area; the control module controls the display content of the display area and the presentation content of the lighting area, so that the display content and the presentation content are associated.

2. The display assembly of claim 1, wherein, The display area and the lighting area are not located in the same surface.

3. The display assembly of claim 1, wherein, At least a part of the presentation content is determined according to the display content.

4. The display assembly of claim 1, wherein, At least a part of the display content is determined according to the presentation content.

5. The display assembly of claim 1, wherein, The display screen module comprises at least one of the following: an LCD display screen, a Micro-LED display screen, a Mini-LED display screen, an OLED display screen, and a QLED display screen.

6. The display assembly of claim 1, wherein, The light module comprises at least one of the following light sources: a projection assembly or a light-emitting unit.

7. The display assembly of claim 6, wherein, The projection assembly is based on at least one of the following projection presentation methods: DLP, MLA, film, and TFT.

8. The display assembly of claim 7, wherein, When the display area and the lighting area partially overlap each other to form an overlapping area under the observation angle, the projection assembly does not present the presentation content in the overlapping area.

9. The display assembly of claim 5, wherein, The light-emitting unit forms the lighting area in the vehicle interior space by at least one of the following ways: using a lens and / or a reflector in a refractive and / or reflective manner, or through a light-transmitting surface in a transmissive manner.

10. The display assembly of claim 1, wherein, The position and / or angle of the display screen module is fixed or variable.

11. The display assembly of claim 1, wherein, When the position and / or angle of the display screen module and / or the position of the lighting area changes, the control module adjusts at least one of the display content of the display screen module and the presentation content of the lighting area of the light module according to the position information and / or angle information of the display screen module and / or the position information of the lighting area.

12. The display assembly of claim 1, wherein, The lighting area is fixed or variable.

13. A control method of a display assembly for a vehicle, characterized by, The display assembly comprises a display screen module, a light module, and a control module, and the method is suitable for being executed by the control module, the method comprising: obtaining position information of the display screen module; determining display content of a display area of the display screen module and presentation content of a lighting area of the light module based on the position information of the display screen module.

14. The control method according to claim 13, wherein The display area of the display screen module and the lighting area of the light module are not located in the same surface.

15. The control method according to claim 13, characterized by, Further comprising: determining at least one of an observation viewing angle or a display area angle of the display screen module or a passenger line-of-sight vector; determining display content of a display area of the display screen module and presentation content of a lighting area of the light module based on at least one of the observation viewing angle, the display area angle of the display screen module, the passenger line-of-sight vector, and position information of the display screen module.

16. The control method according to claim 13, characterized by Further comprising: When the position and / or angle of the display module and / or the position of the lighting area changes, at least one of the display content of the display module and the presentation content of the lighting area is adjusted according to the position information and / or angle information of the display module and / or the position information of the lighting area.

17. The control method according to any one of claims 13-16, characterized by, The display content and the presentation content are associated.

18. The control method according to any one of claims 13-16, characterized by, At least a part of the presentation content is determined according to the display content, or at least a part of the display content is determined according to the presentation content.

19. A vehicle characterized by comprising: A display assembly for a vehicle according to any one of claims 1-12, or a control method capable of implementing a display assembly for a vehicle according to any one of claims 13-18.

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