Vehicle 3D Neon Map Display for Reduced Driver Information Overload
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing vehicle navigation systems face challenges in improving visibility and usability due to excessive information being displayed simultaneously, leading to complexity that can hinder a driver's ability to recognize important information timely while driving.
Innovation Solution
A display apparatus and method that creates a 3D map using a neon view by selecting essential information and minimizing complex information, such as text or points of interest, and differentially setting transparency and visual effects like color, edge, and gradient to prioritize necessary information for the driver.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Quantity of substance
If all map information is displayed simultaneously, then comprehensive information is provided, but visibility and usability deteriorate due to excess information in limited space
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments map information into essential elements only (buildings, roads, host vehicle position) and displays them in a simplified neon view format. Non-essential information such as detailed text labels and points of interest is excluded, creating distinct visual layers that improve clarity while maintaining comprehensive navigation data.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent extracts and removes redundant information elements from the traditional map display, keeping only the essential structural components needed for navigation. This extraction process eliminates text labels, detailed POI information, and other non-critical data that clutter the display, leaving a clean neon-style representation of the map.
2Loss of information
If 3D view with detailed information is provided, then comprehensive navigation data is available, but driver cannot recognize important information timely due to increased complexity
Solution Approach 1:
The patent uses color changes and luminosity variations in the neon view to highlight essential navigation information. Buildings and map elements are rendered with glowing neon colors that naturally draw the driver's attention, while important path information is emphasized through color differentiation, enabling rapid recognition without detailed text or complex 3D graphics.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent transitions from traditional 2D map views to a stylized 3D neon view that uses vertical luminosity and glow effects to convey depth and importance. This dimensional transformation maintains comprehensive spatial information while reducing visual clutter, allowing drivers to quickly perceive their location and navigation path through intuitive luminous cues rather than detailed textual data.
3Loss of information
If traditional map display with text and POI is used, then detailed information is provided, but driver concentration decreases due to complicated information
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts only the essential structural elements of the map (building outlines, road networks, host vehicle position) and displays them in a minimalistic neon style. All text labels, detailed point of interest information, and other complex data elements are removed, creating a visually simple display that maintains comprehensive spatial orientation information.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent applies different visual qualities to different map elements through the neon rendering style. Buildings are shown with glowing outlines, roads have distinct luminous characteristics, and the host vehicle position is highlighted with special visual treatment. This local differentiation provides detailed information about various map features while maintaining overall visual simplicity and reducing cognitive load.
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AI summary
A display apparatus for a vehicle includes: a controller configured to create a 3D map based on a neon view by selecting essential information among map information; and a display device configured to display the 3D map based on the neon view created by the controller, wherein the controller displays a structure on a background screen of the map information by using a shadow or displays the structure on a dark background screen by using an outline of the structure when the 3D map based on the neon view is created.