Virtual-View Vehicle Display for Registered Vehicle Recognition
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing systems fail to effectively distinguish and highlight a specific vehicle among multiple vehicles displayed on a display unit within a host vehicle, making it difficult for occupants to recognize the presence of a registered vehicle.
Innovation Solution
An information processing device that uses a control unit to display a host vehicle and its surroundings from a virtual viewpoint, distinguishing a registered vehicle by a unique display manner and switching to location or trajectory information via communication when visual display fails, while enabling contact and information exchange with the registered vehicle.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of information
If images showing multiple vehicles are displayed in the same manner on the display unit, then the display is simple and consistent, but the occupant cannot recognize the presence of a specific registered vehicle
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies local quality by displaying the registered vehicle image with distinct visual characteristics (different color, brightness, or display style) compared to other vehicle images. This localized differentiation enables the occupant to easily identify the registered vehicle among multiple vehicles without complicating the overall display system.
2Loss of information
If the registered vehicle image is displayed prominently to enhance recognition, then the occupant's awareness is improved, but the display unit may become cluttered or overwhelming
Solution Approach 1:
The patent differentiates the registered vehicle display locally through specific visual attributes (color, brightness, or display style) while maintaining the overall layout and presentation of other vehicles. This approach enhances registered vehicle recognition without causing display clutter or overwhelming the occupant, as only the registered vehicle receives special treatment.
3Reliability
If the system switches to location information display when the registered vehicle image cannot be displayed, then the occupant remains aware of the vehicle's location, but the system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements preliminary action by preparing alternative location information display mechanisms in advance. When the registered vehicle image cannot be displayed (e.g., out of detection range), the system seamlessly transitions to showing location information such as GPS coordinates or relative position data. This ensures continuous awareness of the registered vehicle's location without requiring complex real-time decision-making.
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AI summary
The information processing device includes a control unit that causes a display unit to display an image indicating the host vehicle and the surroundings when viewed from a virtual viewpoint on the basis of surroundings information regarding surroundings of the host vehicle, and causes the display unit to display an image indicating the registered vehicle in a manner different from an image indicating another vehicle different from the registered vehicle when the registered vehicle is detected.