Vehicle Head-Up Display Windshield Segmentation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current vehicle information display systems using head-up displays (HUDs) face challenges in providing essential driving information without obstructing the driver's visual field, as they often hide important information behind excessive data and may hinder the driver's view due to limited display space on the windshield, leading to safety concerns and driver unease.
Innovation Solution
A vehicle information display system that uses a combination of mirrors to project information onto both the top and bottom areas of the windshield, allowing for the display of diverse and necessary information based on vehicle and driver conditions, without obstructing the visual field, using a single display means to reduce manufacturing costs and installation space.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of information
If the display area on the windshield is enlarged to display more information, then the quantity of information displayed is improved, but the driver's visual field is hindered
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the windshield display area into multiple regions: a first area for displaying essential driving information and a second area for displaying additional information. This segmentation allows the system to display more information while maintaining clear visibility of critical data and avoiding visual field obstruction.
2Loss of information
If multiple display means are used to display information in different areas, then the information display capability is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs a single display means that performs multiple functions by displaying different types of information in different areas of the windshield. This multi-functional approach achieves comprehensive information display without increasing device complexity or requiring multiple separate display devices.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Enables safe and reliable visual recognition of necessary information by the driver without hindering their visual field, improving safety and reducing driver stress by strategically positioning and classifying information based on detected circumstances, thus enhancing the overall driving experience.
Implementation Method 1
a display means for reflecting an image on a windshield of a vehicle and displaying the image so that an occupant of the vehicle recognizes the image as a virtual image
Data Source
AI summary
A vehicle information display system includes a head-up display for reflecting an image on a windshield of a vehicle and displaying the image so that a driver recognizes the image as a virtual image. Information is collected for being displayed by the head-up display. A circumstance of the vehicle, a circumstance of surrounding of the vehicle, or a circumstance of the driver is detected. The collected information is classified in accordance with a detection result. Then, display contents of the head-up display are controlled in accordance with a classification result.