Vehicle Display Apparatus with Curved Screen and Camera Overlay
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current vehicle display systems do not effectively integrate a seamless display of the view in front of the vehicle and traveling-related information on a single display unit located in the area corresponding to both the driver's and passenger seats, lacking in efficient visualization and augmented reality functionality.
Innovation Solution
A vehicle display apparatus comprising a front camera to capture a forward view image, a dual-area display oriented towards both seats, and a processor that overlays traveling guidance information onto the image, with the ability to adjust image size based on vehicle speed and display passenger content when present, utilizing a curved display unit with varying curvature to enhance visibility.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a single display unit is used to show both the forward view image and traveling-related information, then the integration of visual information is improved, but the display clarity and visibility for both driver and passenger deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The display unit is divided into a first area oriented toward the driver seat and a second area oriented toward the passenger seat. The processor selectively provides different information to each area: the forward view image and traveling-related information to the driver's area, and passenger entertainment content to the passenger's area. This segmentation resolves the contradiction by maintaining display clarity for both users while achieving integration of visual information on a single display unit.
Solution Approach 2:
Different regions of the display unit are assigned different functional qualities: the first area (driver side) is optimized for navigation and safety information, while the second area (passenger side) is optimized for entertainment content. This local differentiation allows each user to receive clear, relevant information without interference, resolving the display clarity issue while maintaining system integration.
2Illumination intensity
If the forward view image is displayed at full size, then the visibility of the view in front of the vehicle is improved, but the space available for displaying traveling-related information deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The processor displays a partial view of the forward image rather than the complete image, selectively showing relevant portions that provide sufficient situational awareness for the driver. This partial display approach frees up space on the first area to accommodate traveling-related information such as navigation guidance, speed, and route details, thus resolving the contradiction between visibility and information space.
3Stability of the object's composition
If the image size is kept constant, then the consistency of display is improved, but the adaptability to different driving conditions deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The display system transitions from a static, constant image size to a dynamic configuration where the processor selectively displays partial views of the forward image and adjusts the proportion of image versus information based on driving conditions. This dynamic adaptability allows the system to maintain consistency in overall display composition while adjusting the specific content and size of individual elements to suit different driving scenarios, resolving the contradiction between consistency and adaptability.
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AI summary
Disclosed are a vehicle display apparatus and a vehicle including the same. The vehicle display apparatus comprises a front camera configured to capture a forward view image in front of a vehicle; a display disposed above a dashboard inside the vehicle, wherein the display includes a first area oriented toward a driver seat and a second area oriented toward a passenger seat; and a processor configured to provide, to the first area of the display, (i) the forward view image captured by the front camera and (ii) traveling guidance information or vehicle traveling information that is overlaid over the forward view image.