JPH10185625A - Liquid crystal panel device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To effectively utilize a display space inside of a panel, and while to secure the safety of vehicle and comfortable traveling by providing a front surface of a driver's seat of a vehicle with a panel for totally displaying an operation and condition display equipment and an alarm display unit for vehicle, and forming a display element of a liquid crystal display element. SOLUTION: Panels 1a, 1b are provided with speed meters 2a, 2b, tachometers 3a, 3b, turn signals 4a, 4b, other operation and condition display units 5a, 5b, alarm displays 6a, 6b and clocks 7a, 7b. A display element of each panel 1a, 1b is formed of a liquid crystal display element so that existence of display, dimension and arrangement of display of each display equipment can be changed and that a display space can be effectively utilized. Dimension and arrangement of the alarm displays 6a, 6b can be formed into a desirable shape appropriate for recognition by driver, and safety of vehicle and comfortable traveling can be secured. Furthermore, compatibility of panel display condition is realized so as to prevent the generation of unskillfulness at the time of renewing a vehicle.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

[0001] 1. Field of the Invention [0002] The present invention relates to a liquid crystal panel device, and more particularly, to a liquid crystal panel device mounted on a vehicle and displaying the speed of the vehicle by a liquid crystal display element.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, the position, size, and display type of the display of the operation / status display device and / or the warning display device of a vehicle are determined for each vehicle type.

[0003]

In the above prior art, there is a problem that a display space must be taken for a display that is not frequently used (for example, a display such as an engine check or an exhaust gas temperature check), and a large warning display. There is a problem that the display position is formed in a corner and is difficult to be noticed by the driver and may cause a safety problem, and information that the driver does not need is displayed. There is a problem that the driver cannot change to a display mode desired by the driver, a problem that the driver has to get used to the display mode every time a new vehicle is purchased, and the like.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in consideration of the above problems, and can effectively utilize a display space in a panel formed in front of a driver's seat of a vehicle, as well as improve vehicle safety and desired comfortable running. It is an object to provide a liquid crystal panel device that can be maintained.

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In order to achieve the above object, a liquid crystal panel device (1) according to the present invention comprises:
A panel for integrally displaying the operation / status display device of the vehicle and the warning display device is arranged on the front of the driver's seat of the vehicle, and the display element of the panel is constituted by a liquid crystal display element. I have.

According to the above liquid crystal panel device (1),
Since a panel capable of displaying all display devices in a unified manner is arranged in front of the driver's seat of the vehicle, and the display elements of the panel are constituted by liquid crystal display elements, only the display software of the panel needs to be changed. In the presence or absence of display of each display device,
The size, arrangement, etc. can be changed, making effective use of the display space in the panel arranged in front of the driver's seat of the vehicle,
For example, it is not necessary to take up space for infrequently used displays, and the size and location of the warning display can be made into a desired form suitable for the driver to recognize, for vehicle safety and comfortable driving. Can help. Further, even if the vehicle type is different, the display mode in the panel can be changed only by changing the display software, so that the panel display mode can be shared. This allows
This eliminates the need to get used to the new display mode every time a new vehicle is purchased.

A liquid crystal panel device (2) according to the present invention.
Is the operation of the vehicle in the liquid crystal panel device (1).
Iconifying means for iconifying the display of the status display device and / or the warning display device, icon releasing means for releasing the icon from the icon state, and display size control means for controlling the size of the display And / or layout control means for controlling the layout of the display.

According to the above liquid crystal panel device (2),
Since the display device is provided with the iconization unit, the display space in the panel can be effectively used by setting the display that is used less frequently to the icon state. Also,
Information that is not necessary for the driver can be collected so as not to be obstructive. Further, since the above-mentioned icon canceling means is provided, necessary information can be displayed when necessary. Further, since the display size control means is provided, the size of the display which is not frequently used can be reduced, and the display space in the panel can be effectively utilized. Further, the size of display of necessary information can be increased when necessary. Further, since the layout control means is provided, the display layout can be changed, and the necessity of getting used to a new display arrangement every time a new vehicle type is replaced can be eliminated. As a result, usability can be improved, and more comfortable travel can be maintained in a form desired by the user.

Further, a liquid crystal panel device (3) according to the present invention.
Is the operation of the vehicle in the liquid crystal panel device (2).
The status display device and / or the warning display device employs a window format as a display format, and further includes a display format control unit for controlling a display format in the window format. Means, said icon release means, said display size control means, and / or
Alternatively, it is characterized in that the layout control means is linked with the layout control means.

According to the above liquid crystal panel device (3),
By using the display mode control means, a window format is adopted as the display mode of each display device, and the display of each device can be iconified, the icon state can be released, the size can be changed, and the layout can be changed. The display space in the inside can be effectively utilized, the usability can be improved, and more comfortable running can be maintained.

Further, a liquid crystal panel device (4) according to the present invention.
Means that the user operates the iconifying means, the icon releasing means, the display size control means, the layout control means, and / or the display form control means in the liquid crystal panel device (2) or (3). It is characterized by having an operating tool for performing the operation.

According to the above liquid crystal panel device (4),
When the driver operates the operation tool, the display space of the panel can be effectively used, and a desired display form can be obtained when necessary. Therefore, usability can be improved, and more comfortable traveling can be maintained.

Further, a liquid crystal panel device (5) according to the present invention.
Is characterized in that in the liquid crystal panel device (4), a mouse is employed as the operation tool.

According to the liquid crystal panel device (5) described above,
Since a mouse is employed as the operation tool, each of the above-described units can be easily operated.

Further, a liquid crystal panel device (6) according to the present invention.
Is characterized in that, in the liquid crystal panel device (4) or (5), the operating tool includes a spherical position input unit and a push button switch.

According to the above liquid crystal panel device (6),
The operation of each of the above-described units can be easily performed by employing an operating tool including a spherical position input unit and a push button switch.

Further, a liquid crystal panel device (7) according to the present invention.
In any one of the liquid crystal panel devices (2) to (6), the icon release means and a vehicle abnormality sensor that catches the occurrence of an abnormality in the vehicle are linked to each other. It is characterized in that a warning display can be made more.

According to the above liquid crystal panel device (7),
When there is no abnormality in the vehicle, the warning display that is in the icon state is released from the icon state when an abnormality occurs in the vehicle, so that the driver can easily see the warning state, which can help to improve safety.

Further, a liquid crystal panel device (8) according to the present invention.
In any one of the liquid crystal panel devices (2) to (7), the iconification unit and the vehicle abnormality sensor are linked to each other, and when an abnormality has occurred in the vehicle, the icon is kept until the abnormality is recovered. It is characterized in that the display of the warning display device cannot be iconified.

According to the above liquid crystal panel device (8),
If there is an abnormality in the vehicle, the warning display cannot be iconified, so that the warning display can be easily noticed by the driver when necessary, which can help improve safety.

Further, a liquid crystal panel device (9) according to the present invention.
According to any one of the liquid crystal panel devices (2) to (8), the display size control means and the vehicle abnormality sensor are linked to each other. The warning display device is characterized in that the display size cannot be made smaller than a predetermined size.

According to the above liquid crystal panel device (9),
When there is an abnormality in the vehicle, the size of the warning display does not become smaller than the predetermined size. Therefore, when necessary, the warning display becomes more noticeable to the driver, and can be used to improve safety.

The liquid crystal panel device (1) according to the present invention
0) In any one of the liquid crystal panel devices (2) to (9), the iconification means and the on-vehicle information device are linked, and the operation / status display device of the vehicle is displayed according to the running area of the vehicle. It is characterized in that it is configured to be unable to be iconified.

According to the above-mentioned liquid crystal panel device (10), an operation and information indicating necessary information according to a traveling area of the vehicle are provided.
Since the status display is always provided to the driver without being iconified, the driver can be made aware of the information, which can be used for vehicle safety and comfortable driving.

The liquid crystal panel device (1) according to the present invention
1) In any one of the liquid crystal panel devices (2) to (10), the iconization canceling means and the in-vehicle information device are linked to each other, and the operation / status display device of the vehicle according to the running area of the vehicle. Is released from the icon state.

According to the above-mentioned liquid crystal panel device (11), necessary information is released from the icon state and is always provided to the driver according to the traveling area of the vehicle, so that the driver can be made aware of the information. This can be used for vehicle safety and comfortable running.

The liquid crystal panel device (1) according to the present invention
2) In any one of the liquid crystal panel devices (2) to (11), the display size control means and the in-vehicle information device are linked, and the operation / state display of the vehicle is performed according to the traveling area of the vehicle. The apparatus is characterized in that the display size of the device cannot be made smaller than a predetermined size.

According to the above-mentioned liquid crystal panel device (12), the operation / status display indicating necessary information according to the traveling area of the vehicle is always provided to the driver by a display of a predetermined size or more. The information can be made conscious, which can be used for vehicle safety and comfortable driving.

The liquid crystal panel device (1) according to the present invention
3) In any one of the liquid crystal panel devices (2) to (12), when the iconifying means and the in-vehicle information device are linked, and the running area of the vehicle is a motorway,
It is characterized in that the fuel gauge display cannot be iconified so that the driver can easily recognize the situation indicated by the fuel gauge.

According to the above-mentioned liquid crystal panel device (13), when the vehicle is traveling on a motorway, the status indicated by the fuel gauge is always displayed without being converted to an icon, so that the driver can be displayed to the driver. It is possible to make the user aware of the remaining amount of fuel, which can be used to prevent gas shortage.

The liquid crystal panel device (1) according to the present invention
4) In any one of the liquid crystal panel devices (2) to (13), when the icon release means and the in-vehicle information device are linked to each other, and the driving area of the vehicle is an exclusive motorway, a state indicated by a fuel gauge. The fuel gauge display is released from the icon state so that the driver can easily recognize the fuel gauge.

According to the above-mentioned liquid crystal panel device (14), when the vehicle is running on a motorway, the status indicated by the fuel gauge is released from the icon state and is always displayed. It is possible to make the user aware of the remaining amount of fuel, which can be used to prevent gas shortage.

The liquid crystal panel device (1) according to the present invention
5) In any one of the liquid crystal panel devices (2) to (14), the display size control means and the on-vehicle information device are linked, and when the driving area of the vehicle is a motorway, a fuel gauge is provided. It is characterized in that the size of the fuel gauge display cannot be made smaller than a predetermined size so that the driver can easily recognize the situation shown.

According to the above-mentioned liquid crystal panel device (15), when the vehicle is traveling on a motorway, the size of the fuel gauge display does not become smaller than a predetermined size, so that the driver is left with fuel. The amount can be made conscious, which can be used to prevent gas shortage.

The liquid crystal panel device (1) according to the present invention
6) In any one of the liquid crystal panel devices (10) to (15), the in-vehicle information device is a navigation system.

According to the above-mentioned liquid crystal panel device (16), by employing a navigation system as the on-board information device, it is possible to obtain information on the driving area of the vehicle, etc. The display mode can be controlled.

The liquid crystal panel device (1) according to the present invention
7) In any one of the liquid crystal panel devices (10) to (16), the in-vehicle information device is a VICS.

According to the above-mentioned liquid crystal panel device (17), by employing VICS as the in-vehicle information device, it is possible to obtain information on the driving area of the vehicle and the like, and display the information in the panel according to the information. The morphology can be controlled.

The liquid crystal panel device (1) according to the present invention
8) In any one of the liquid crystal panel devices (2) to (17), the icon release means and a fuel remaining amount measuring system for measuring the remaining amount of fuel are linked, and the remaining amount of fuel becomes larger than a predetermined amount. When the number is small, the fuel gauge display is released from the icon state so that the driver can easily recognize the situation indicated by the fuel gauge.

According to the liquid crystal panel device (18), when the remaining fuel amount is smaller than the predetermined amount, the situation indicated by the fuel gauge can be always released from the icon state to make the driver aware. This can help prevent gas shortage.

The liquid crystal panel device (1) according to the present invention
9) In any one of the liquid crystal panel devices (2) to (18), the display size control means and a fuel remaining amount measuring system for measuring the remaining amount of fuel are linked, and the remaining amount of fuel is determined. When the amount is less than the fixed amount, the size of the display of the fuel gauge cannot be made smaller than a predetermined size so that the driver can easily recognize the situation indicated by the fuel gauge.

According to the above-mentioned liquid crystal panel device (19), when the remaining fuel amount is smaller than the predetermined amount, the size of the fuel gauge display does not become smaller than the predetermined size. Can always be made aware of the driver, which can help prevent gas shortage.

The liquid crystal panel device (2) according to the present invention
0) In any one of the liquid crystal panel devices (2) to (19), the iconizing means and the fuel remaining amount measuring system for measuring the remaining amount of fuel are linked, and the remaining amount of fuel becomes larger than a predetermined amount. When the number is small, it is characterized in that the display of the fuel gauge cannot be iconified so that the driver can easily recognize the situation indicated by the fuel gauge.

According to the above-mentioned liquid crystal panel device (20), when the remaining amount of fuel is smaller than the predetermined amount, it is impossible to display the fuel gauge display as an icon, and the driver is always aware of the situation indicated by the fuel gauge. Can be
This can help prevent gas shortage.

The liquid crystal panel device (2) according to the present invention
1) In any one of the liquid crystal panel devices (2) to (20), the icon release means and a cooling water temperature measurement system for measuring a cooling water temperature are linked, and the cooling water temperature exceeds a predetermined temperature. In such a case, the display of the water temperature parameter gauge is automatically performed.

According to the above liquid crystal panel device (21), when the temperature of the cooling water is higher than the predetermined temperature,
The driver can always be made aware that the cooling water temperature is abnormal, which can help prevent overheating.

The liquid crystal panel device (2) according to the present invention
2) In any one of the liquid crystal panel devices (2) to (21), the display size control means and a cooling water temperature measurement system for measuring a cooling water temperature are linked, and the cooling water temperature is lower than a predetermined temperature. If it exceeds, the driver is able to easily recognize the situation indicated by the water temperature gauge, so that the size of the display of the water temperature gauge cannot be smaller than a predetermined size. I have.

According to the liquid crystal panel device (22), when the cooling water temperature is higher than the predetermined temperature,
Since the size of the water temperature gauge gauge does not become smaller than the predetermined size, the driver can always be made aware that the cooling water temperature is abnormal when necessary, which can help prevent overheating.

The liquid crystal panel device (2) according to the present invention
3) In any one of the liquid crystal panel devices (2) to (22), the iconizing means and a cooling water temperature measurement system for measuring a cooling water temperature are linked, and the cooling water temperature exceeds a predetermined temperature. In this case, it is characterized in that the display of the water temperature gauge cannot be iconified so that the driver can easily recognize the situation indicated by the water temperature gauge.

According to the liquid crystal panel device (23), when the temperature of the cooling water is higher than the predetermined temperature,
Since the status indicated by the water temperature gauge is always displayed, the driver can be always made aware that the cooling water temperature is abnormal when necessary, which can help prevent overheating.

The liquid crystal panel device (2) according to the present invention
4) In any one of the liquid crystal panel devices (2) to (23), the icon release means is linked to a battery voltage measurement system that measures a battery voltage, and the battery voltage is lower than a predetermined voltage value. The battery voltage display is released from the icon state so that the display of the battery voltage is automatically performed.

According to the above-mentioned liquid crystal panel device (24), when the battery voltage is lower than the predetermined voltage value, the battery voltage value is always displayed, so that it is necessary to charge or exchange the battery. Can be given to the driver whenever necessary, which can help prevent the battery from running down.

The liquid crystal panel device (2) according to the present invention
5) In any one of the liquid crystal panel devices (2) to (24), the display size control means and a battery voltage measuring system for measuring a battery voltage are linked,
When the battery voltage is lower than the predetermined voltage value, the size of the display of the battery voltage value cannot be made smaller than the predetermined value so that the driver can easily recognize the battery voltage value. Features.

According to the above-mentioned liquid crystal panel device (25), when the battery voltage is lower than the predetermined voltage value, the size of the display indicating the battery voltage value does not become smaller than the predetermined size. The driver can be given the consciousness that the battery needs to be charged or replaced whenever necessary, which can help prevent the battery from running down.

The liquid crystal panel device (2) according to the present invention
6) The liquid crystal panel device according to any one of (2) to (25), wherein the iconifying means is linked to a battery voltage measuring system for measuring a battery voltage, and the battery voltage is lower than a predetermined voltage value. It is characterized in that the display of the battery voltage value cannot be iconified so that the driver can easily recognize the battery voltage value.

According to the above-mentioned liquid crystal panel device (26), when the battery voltage is lower than the predetermined voltage value, the battery voltage value is always displayed, so that it is necessary to charge or replace the battery. Can be given to the driver whenever necessary, which can help prevent the battery from running down.

The liquid crystal panel device (2) according to the present invention
7) In any one of the liquid crystal panel devices (2) to (26), in order to keep the vehicle safe and comfortable running, the display of a specific display device cannot be iconified. It is characterized by being provided with an iconizing means.

According to the above-mentioned liquid crystal panel device (27), for example, if the display of the speedometer is converted into an icon during driving, the safety of the vehicle cannot be maintained. By making it impossible to display icons on the display device, it is possible to maintain the safety and comfortable running of the vehicle.

The liquid crystal panel device (2) according to the present invention
8) In any one of the liquid crystal panel devices (2) to (27), the display size of a specific display device cannot be made smaller than a predetermined size in order to maintain the safety and comfortable running of the vehicle. A display size control means configured as described above is provided.

According to the above-mentioned liquid crystal panel device (28), for example, when the display of the speedometer becomes smaller than a predetermined size during traveling, the display becomes difficult for the driver to see, and it becomes difficult to ensure the safety of the vehicle. Therefore, it is possible to maintain the safety and comfortable running of the vehicle by controlling the display size of the display device such as a speedometer, which is indispensable during driving, so that it does not become smaller than a predetermined size. it can.

The liquid crystal panel device (2) according to the present invention
9) In the liquid crystal panel device (27) or (28), the specific display device is a speedometer, a tachometer, a gear select, and / or a turn signal.

According to the above-mentioned liquid crystal panel device (29), it is impossible to display a speedometer, a tachometer, a gear select, and / or a turn signal in icons, and the size of the display is smaller than a predetermined size. Since it is controlled so that it does not become smaller, always be conscious of the vehicle speed, be aware of the engine speed, not to raise the engine speed to the red zone speed, and set the gear mode currently used Recognition and / or recognition of whether or not a turn signal is displayed can be performed, thereby keeping the vehicle safe and comfortable running.

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DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Embodiments of a liquid crystal panel device according to the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

FIGS. 1A and 1B are schematic front views showing a panel in the liquid crystal panel device according to the embodiment (1).

In the figure, reference numerals 1a and 1b denote panels, and panel 1
Reference numerals a and 1b are arranged in front of the driver's seat of the vehicle, and their display elements are constituted by liquid crystal display elements. The panels 1a and 1b include speedometers 2a and 2b, tachometers 3a and 3b, turn signals 4a and 4b, other vehicle operation / status indicators 5a and 5b, and warning indicators 6a and 6b.
Clocks 7a, 7b, etc. (other components are not shown for ease of explanation) are displayed in a unified manner.

According to the liquid crystal panel device of the above-mentioned embodiment (1), panels 1a and 1b capable of uniformly displaying each display device are arranged in front of the driver's seat of the vehicle, and panels 1a and 1b are provided. Since the display elements are composed of liquid crystal display elements, the presence / absence, size, arrangement, etc. of the display of each display device can be changed only by changing the display software of the panels 1a and 1b, and the operation of the vehicle The display space in the panels 1a and 1b formed on the front of the seat is effectively utilized, for example, it is not necessary to take up the display space for a display that is not frequently used. Can be in any desired form suitable for hand recognition,
This can be used for vehicle safety and comfortable running. Further, even if the vehicle type is different, the display mode in the panels 1a and 1b can be changed only by changing the display software, so that the panel display mode can be shared. This eliminates the need to get used to the new display mode each time a new vehicle is replaced.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram schematically showing a main part of a liquid crystal panel device according to the embodiment (2).

In the figure, reference numeral 10 denotes a liquid crystal panel device.
The liquid crystal panel device 10 includes a control unit 11 including an iconization unit 12, an icon release unit 13, a display size control unit 14, and a layout control unit 15, an operation / status display device 16, and a warning display device 17. It is configured. One output side of the control means 11 is an operation / status display

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DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Embodiments of a liquid crystal panel device according to the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

FIGS. 1A and 1B are schematic front views showing a panel in the liquid crystal panel device according to the embodiment (1).

In the figure, reference numerals 1a and 1b denote panels, and panel 1
Reference numerals a and 1b are arranged in front of the driver's seat of the vehicle, and their display elements are constituted by liquid crystal display elements. The panels 1a and 1b include speedometers 2a and 2b, tachometers 3a and 3b, turn signals 4a and 4b, other vehicle operation / status indicators 5a and 5b, and warning indicators 6a and 6b.
Clocks 7a, 7b, etc. (other components are not shown for ease of explanation) are displayed in a unified manner.

According to the liquid crystal panel device of the embodiment (1), the panels 1a and 1b are provided on the front of the driver's seat of the vehicle so that the display devices can be unified and displayed. Since the display elements are composed of liquid crystal display elements, the presence / absence, size, arrangement, etc. of the display of each display device can be changed only by changing the display software of the panels 1a and 1b, and the operation of the vehicle The display space in the panels 1a and 1b formed on the front of the seat is effectively utilized, for example, it is not necessary to take up the display space for a display that is not frequently used. Can be in any desired form suitable for hand recognition,
This can be used for vehicle safety and comfortable running. Further, even if the vehicle type is different, the display mode in the panels 1a and 1b can be changed only by changing the display software, so that the panel display mode can be shared. This eliminates the need to get used to the new display mode each time a new vehicle is replaced.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram schematically showing a main part of a liquid crystal panel device according to the embodiment (2).

In the figure, reference numeral 10 denotes a liquid crystal panel device.
The liquid crystal panel device 10 includes a control unit 11 including an iconization unit 12, an icon release unit 13, a display size control unit 14, and a layout control unit 15, an operation / status display device 16, and a warning display device 17. It is configured. One output side of the control means 11 is connected to the input side of the operation / status display device 16, and the other output side of the control means 11 is connected to the input side of the warning display device 17.

According to the liquid crystal panel device according to the embodiment (2), since the iconizing means 12 is provided, the display which is used less frequently is set to the icon state,
The display space in the panel 1a (described in FIG. 1) can be effectively used. In addition, information that is not necessary for the driver can be collected so as not to be obstructive. Further, since the icon release means 13 is provided, necessary information can be displayed when necessary. Further, since the display size control means 14 is provided, the size of the display which is not frequently used can be reduced, and the panel 1a
The display space inside can be effectively utilized. In addition, the size of display of necessary information can be increased when necessary. Further, since the layout control means 15 is provided, the display layout can be changed, and the necessity of getting used to a new display arrangement every time a vehicle type is replaced can be eliminated. As a result, usability can be improved, and more comfortable running can be maintained in a form desired by the user.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram schematically showing a main part of a liquid crystal panel device according to the embodiment (3).

In the drawing, reference numeral 18 denotes a liquid crystal panel device.
The description of the same configuration as in FIG. 2 is omitted.

The output side of the display mode control means 19 is connected to the input side of the control means 11.

According to the liquid crystal panel device of the embodiment (3), by using the display mode control means 19, a window format is adopted as a display mode of the operation / status display device 16 and the warning display device 17, Iconization of the display of these devices, release of icon status, change of size,
Since the layout can be changed, the display space in the panel 1a (described in FIG. 1) can be effectively used, the usability can be improved, and more comfortable running can be maintained.

FIG. 4A is a block diagram schematically showing a main part of the liquid crystal panel device according to the embodiment (4).

In the figure, reference numeral 20 denotes a liquid crystal panel device.
The description of the same configuration as in FIG. 3 is omitted.

One output side of the operating tool 21 is the control means 1
1, and the other output side of the operation tool 21 is connected to the input side of the display form control means 19.

According to the liquid crystal panel device of the above-described embodiment (4), the display mode can be changed to a desired mode by the driver by operating the operation tool 21.
The display space in (shown in FIG. 1) can be effectively utilized, and a desired display form can be obtained when necessary. Therefore, usability can be improved, and more comfortable traveling can be maintained.

FIG. 4B is a perspective view showing one of the operation tools in the liquid crystal panel device according to the embodiment (4).

In the figure, reference numeral 22 denotes an operating tool. The operating instrument 22 includes a main body 22a, a spherical position input unit 22b formed at the upper front of the main body 22a, and a push button switch 22c formed at the upper rear of the main body 22a.

As the operating tool 21, a mouse or operating tool 2
The operation of the control means 11 and the display mode control means 19 can be easily performed by adopting the second method.

FIG. 5A is a block diagram schematically showing a main part of a liquid crystal panel device according to the embodiment (5).

In the drawing, reference numeral 23 denotes a liquid crystal panel device.
The output side of the vehicle abnormality sensor 24 is connected to the input side of the icon release unit 13, and the output side of the icon release unit 13 is connected to the input side of the warning display device 17.

The operation of the icon release means 13 in the liquid crystal panel device according to the embodiment (5) will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

First, in step 1, it is determined from the signal from the vehicle abnormality sensor 24 whether or not the vehicle is abnormal. If there is an abnormality, the process proceeds to step 2, and if there is no abnormality, the operation ends. In step 2, it is determined whether or not the display of the warning display device 17 is in the icon state.
If it is in the icon state, the process proceeds to step 3, and if it is not in the icon state, the operation ends. In step 3,
Release the display of the warning display device from the icon state.

According to the liquid crystal panel device of the embodiment (5), the warning display in the icon state when there is no abnormality in the vehicle is released from the icon state when an abnormality occurs in the vehicle. This makes it more noticeable to the driver and can help improve safety.

FIG. 6A is a block diagram schematically showing a main part of a liquid crystal panel device according to the embodiment (6).

In the figure, reference numeral 25 denotes a liquid crystal panel device.
The output side of the vehicle abnormality sensor 24 is connected to one input side of the iconification means 12, and the output side of the operation tool 21 is connected to the other input side of the iconification means 12. The output side of the iconifying means 12 is connected to the input side of the warning display device 17.

The operation of the iconifying means 12 in the liquid crystal panel device according to the embodiment (6) will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

First, in step 4, it is determined whether or not there is a warning display iconifying instruction. The instruction includes a signal from the operation tool 21 or the like. If there is the instruction, the process proceeds to step 5, and if there is no instruction, the operation ends. In step 5, it is determined from the signal from the vehicle abnormality sensor 24 whether or not the vehicle has an abnormality. If there is something wrong,
The above operation ends, and if there is no abnormality, the process proceeds to step 6.
In step 6, the display of the warning display device 17 is iconified.

According to the liquid crystal panel device of the above-mentioned embodiment (6), when there is an abnormality in the vehicle, the warning display cannot be iconified, so that the warning display is always displayed to the driver when necessary. This makes it easier to attach and can help improve safety.

FIG. 7A is a block diagram schematically showing a main part of a liquid crystal panel device according to the embodiment (7).

In the figure, reference numeral 26 denotes a liquid crystal panel device.
The output side of the vehicle abnormality sensor 24 is the display size control unit 14.
And the output side of the operation tool 21 is connected to the other input side of the display size control means 14. The output side of the display size control means 14 is the warning display device 1
7 is connected to the input side.

The operation of the display size control means 14 in the liquid crystal panel device according to the embodiment (7) will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

First, in step 7, it is determined whether or not there is an instruction to change the size of the warning display. The instruction includes a signal from the operation tool 21 or the like. If there is the instruction, the process proceeds to step 8, and if there is no instruction, the operation ends. In step 8, the vehicle abnormality sensor 24
It is determined whether there is an abnormality in the vehicle based on the signal from.
If there is an abnormality in the vehicle, the process proceeds to step 9, and if there is no abnormality in the vehicle, the process proceeds to step 11.

In step 9, it is determined whether or not the designated size is smaller than a predetermined size. If smaller, proceed to step 10; if smaller, step 1
Move to 1. The above-described determination is performed so that the warning display cannot be reduced until it becomes difficult for the driver to see when the vehicle is abnormal.

In step 10, the size of the warning display is changed to a predetermined size. In step 11, the size of the warning display is changed according to the instructed size.

According to the liquid crystal panel device of the embodiment (7), when there is an abnormality in the vehicle, the size of the warning display does not become smaller than the predetermined size. It is easy for the hands to see and can help improve safety.

FIG. 8A is a block diagram schematically showing a main part of a liquid crystal panel device according to the embodiment (8).

In the drawing, reference numeral 27 denotes a liquid crystal panel device.
The output side of the in-vehicle information device 28 is connected to one input side of the iconification means 12, and the output side of the operation tool 21 is connected to the other input side of the iconification means 12. The output side of the iconifying means 12 is connected to the input side of the operation / status display device 16.

The operation of the iconifying means 12 in the liquid crystal panel device according to the embodiment (8) will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

First, in step 12, it is determined whether or not there is an instruction for iconifying a certain operation / state display. The instruction includes a signal from the operation tool 21 or the like. If there is the instruction, the process proceeds to step 13, and if there is no instruction, the operation ends. In step 13, the in-vehicle information device 2
From the signal from 8, it is determined whether or not the vehicle is traveling in a specific area. If the vehicle is traveling in a specific area, the above operation is terminated.
Move on to In step 14, the operation / status display is iconified.

According to the liquid crystal panel device of the above-mentioned embodiment (8), the operation / status display indicating necessary information is always provided to the driver without being iconified according to the traveling area of the vehicle. Therefore, the user can be made aware of the information, which can be used for vehicle safety and comfortable driving.

For example, when the vehicle is traveling on a motorway, the display indicating the status of the fuel gauge, which is one of the operation / status display devices 16, is set so as not to be iconified. Accordingly, the situation is always provided to the driver when necessary, so that the driver can always be made aware of the remaining amount of fuel, which can be used to prevent gas shortage.

FIG. 9A is a block diagram schematically showing a main part of a liquid crystal panel device according to the embodiment (9).

In the figure, reference numeral 29 denotes a liquid crystal panel device.
The output side of the in-vehicle information device 28 is connected to the input side of the icon release means 13, and the output side of the icon release means 13 is connected to the input side of the operation / status display device 16.

The operation of the icon release means 13 in the liquid crystal panel device according to the embodiment (9) will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

First, at step 15, it is determined from the signal from the on-board information device 28 whether or not the vehicle is traveling in a specific area. If the vehicle is traveling in the specific area, the process proceeds to step 16, and if the vehicle is not traveling in the specific area, the operation is ended. In step 16, the operation / status display device 1 indicating necessary information according to the traveling area of the vehicle
It is determined whether the display of No. 6 is in the icon state. If it is in the icon state, the process proceeds to step 17, and if it is not in the icon state, the operation ends. In step 17,
The operation / state display indicating necessary information according to the traveling area of the vehicle is released from the icon state.

According to the liquid crystal panel device of the embodiment (9), if the operation / status display indicating the necessary information according to the traveling area of the vehicle is in the icon state, the icon state is released, and the information is released. Is always displayed, so that the driver can be made aware of the information, which can be used for vehicle safety and comfortable driving.

For example, when the vehicle is traveling on a motorway, if the display indicating the status of the fuel gauge, which is one of the operation / status display devices 16, is in the icon state, the state is released. By setting, the situation is always provided to the driver when necessary, so that the driver can always be made aware of the remaining amount of fuel, which can be useful for preventing gas shortage.

FIG. 10A is a block diagram schematically showing a main part of a liquid crystal panel device according to the embodiment (10).

In the drawing, reference numeral 30 denotes a liquid crystal panel device.
The output side of the in-vehicle information device 28 is connected to one input side of the display size control means 14, and the output side of the operation tool 21 is connected to the other input side of the display size control means 14.
The output side of the display size control means 14 is connected to the input side of the operation / status display device 16.

FIG. 10B shows the operation of the display size control means 14 in the liquid crystal panel device according to the embodiment (10).
A description will be given based on the flowchart shown in FIG.

First, in step 18, it is determined whether or not there is an instruction to change the size of a certain operation / state display. The instruction includes a signal from the operation tool 21 or the like. If there is the instruction, the process proceeds to step 19, where the in-vehicle information device 2
From the signal from 8, it is determined whether or not the vehicle is traveling in a specific area. If the vehicle is traveling in the specific area, the process proceeds to step 20. If the vehicle is not traveling in the specific area, the process proceeds to step 22.

In step 20, it is determined whether the designated size is smaller than a predetermined size. If smaller, proceed to step 21; if smaller, step 2
Move to 2. The above determination is made so that if there is an operation / status display indicating necessary information in a specific area where the vehicle is traveling, the operation / status display cannot be reduced until it becomes difficult for the driver to see.

In step 21, the size of the operation / status display is changed to a predetermined size. In step 22,
The size of the operation / status display is changed according to the designated size.

According to the liquid crystal panel device of the embodiment (10), the operation / status display indicating necessary information according to the traveling area of the vehicle is always provided to the driver by a display of a predetermined size or more. Therefore, the information can be made conscious, which can be used for vehicle safety and comfortable traveling.

For example, when the vehicle is traveling on a motorway, the size of the display indicating the status of the fuel gauge, which is one of the operation / status display devices 16, is set so as not to be smaller than a predetermined size. By doing so, when necessary, the size of the display indicating the situation is always provided to the driver by a predetermined size or more, so that the driver can always be aware of the remaining amount of fuel, which is useful for preventing gas shortage. be able to.

In addition, a navigation system and / or a VICS can be used as the on-vehicle information device 28 in any of the embodiments (8) to (10), whereby information on the driving area of the vehicle can be obtained. Thus, it is possible to control the display mode in the panel 1a (described in FIG. 1) according to the information.

FIG. 11 is a block diagram schematically showing a main part of a liquid crystal panel device according to the embodiment (11).

In the drawing, reference numeral 31 denotes a liquid crystal panel device.
The liquid crystal panel device 31 includes a control unit 32 including the iconization unit 12, the icon release unit 13, and the display size control unit 14, a vehicle state device 33, the operation / state display device 16, and the operation device 21. It is configured. The output side of the vehicle state device 33 is connected to one input side of the control means 32, and the output side of the operation tool 21 is connected to the other input side of the control means 32. The output side of the control means 32 is connected to the input side of the operation / status display device 16.

According to the liquid crystal panel device of the embodiment (11), when the vehicle state satisfies the specific condition based on the signal from the vehicle state device 33, the iconizing means 12, the icon releasing means 13, Control is performed by the display size control means 14 so as to make the driver aware of necessary information when the above conditions are satisfied, whereby the safety of the vehicle and comfortable traveling can be maintained.

The above control is any of the following A to C.

A. The iconizing means 12 controls so that the display of the operation / status display device 16 showing the information cannot be iconified.

B. If the display of the operation / state display device 16 indicating the information is in the icon state by the icon canceling means 13, the state is controlled to be canceled from the state.

C. The display size control means 14 controls the display size of the operation / status display device 16 indicating the information so that the display size does not become smaller than a predetermined size.

As a first embodiment, the vehicle condition device 33 is a fuel remaining amount measuring system for measuring the remaining amount of fuel.
When the status display device 16 is a fuel gauge. When the remaining amount of fuel is smaller than the predetermined amount, the control of the above A to C is performed so that the driver can always be made aware of the situation indicated by the fuel gauge, which can be used to prevent gas shortage.

As a second embodiment, a case where the vehicle state device 33 is a cooling water temperature measuring system for measuring the cooling water temperature, and the operation / state display device 16 is a water temperature parameter gauge. When the cooling water temperature is higher than the predetermined temperature, the control of the above A to C is performed so that the driver is always conscious of the situation indicated by the water temperature parameter gauge (the cooling water temperature is abnormal). It can be used to prevent overheating.

As a third embodiment, a case where the vehicle condition device 33 is a battery voltage measuring system for measuring a battery voltage, and the operation / status display device 16 is a battery voltage value display device. When the battery voltage value is lower than the predetermined voltage value, the control of the above A to C is performed so that the driver can be conscious that the battery needs to be charged or replaced. Can help.

FIG. 12 is a block diagram schematically showing a main part of a liquid crystal panel device according to the embodiment (12).

In the drawing, reference numeral 34 denotes a liquid crystal panel device.
The liquid crystal panel device 34 includes a control unit 35 including the iconization unit 12 and the display size control unit 14, the operation / status display device 16, and the operation tool 21. The output side of the operating device 21 is connected to the input side of the control means 35, and the output side of the control means 35 is connected to the operation / status display device 1.
6 is connected to the input side.

According to the liquid crystal panel device of the embodiment (12), the iconization means is provided so that the iconization of the display is not possible for the display of a specific device among the plurality of operation / status display devices 16. 12 and the display size control means 14 so that the display size cannot be made smaller than a predetermined size.
For example, while driving, the display of the speedometer is iconified,
Alternatively, if the size of the display is too small, it becomes difficult for the driver to check the traveling speed of the vehicle, and it may be difficult to ensure the safety of the vehicle. The display of a specific device such as a speedometer, which is indispensable during traveling, is displayed as an icon means 1.
2, and by performing the above-described control by the display size control means 14, the safety and comfortable traveling of the vehicle can be maintained.

In addition to the speedometer, indispensable devices during traveling include a tachometer, a gear select,
And there are turn signals.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIGS. 1A and 1B are schematic front views showing a panel in a liquid crystal panel device according to an embodiment (1) of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram schematically showing a main part of a liquid crystal panel device according to Embodiment (2).

FIG. 3 is a block diagram schematically showing a main part of a liquid crystal panel device according to Embodiment (3).

FIG. 4A is a block diagram schematically showing a main part of a liquid crystal panel device according to an embodiment (4), and FIG. 4B is an operation in the liquid crystal panel device according to the embodiment (4). It is the perspective view which showed one of the apparatuses.

FIG. 5A is a block diagram schematically illustrating a main part of a liquid crystal panel device according to an embodiment (5), and FIG. 5B is an icon in the liquid crystal panel device according to the embodiment (5). It is a flowchart showing the operation of the release means.

FIG. 6A is a block diagram schematically showing a main part of a liquid crystal panel device according to Embodiment (6), and FIG. 6B is an icon in the liquid crystal panel device according to Embodiment (6). 6 is a flowchart showing the operation of the conversion means.

FIG. 7A is a block diagram schematically showing a main part of a liquid crystal panel device according to an embodiment (7), and FIG. 7B is a display in the liquid crystal panel device according to the embodiment (7). 5 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of a size control unit.

FIG. 8A is a block diagram schematically showing a main part of a liquid crystal panel device according to an embodiment (8), and FIG. 8B is an icon in the liquid crystal panel device according to the embodiment (8). 6 is a flowchart showing the operation of the conversion means.

9A is a block diagram schematically showing a main part of a liquid crystal panel device according to Embodiment (9), and FIG. 9B is an icon in the liquid crystal panel device according to Embodiment (9). It is a flowchart showing the operation of the release means.

FIG. 10A is a block diagram schematically showing a main part of a liquid crystal panel device according to Embodiment (10),
(B) is a flowchart showing the operation of the display size control means in the liquid crystal panel device according to Embodiment (10).

FIG. 11 is a block diagram schematically showing a main part of a liquid crystal panel device according to an embodiment (11).

FIG. 12 is a block diagram schematically showing a main part of a liquid crystal panel device according to Embodiment (12).

[Explanation of symbols]

 1a, 1b Panel 2a, 2b Speedometer 3a, 3b Tachometer 4a, 4b Turn signal 5a, 5b Operation / status display 6a, 6b Warning display 7a, 7a Clock 11, 32, 35 Control means 21, 22 Operating tool 22a Main unit 22b Position input section 22c push button switch

Claims (29)

[Claims] 1. A panel for integrally displaying an operation / status display device and a warning display device of a vehicle is disposed in front of a driver's seat of the vehicle, and a display element of the panel is constituted by a liquid crystal display element. A liquid crystal panel device. 2. An iconizing means for iconifying the display of the operation / status display device and / or the warning display device of the vehicle, an icon releasing means for releasing the display from the icon state, and the size of the display. 2. The liquid crystal panel device according to claim 1, further comprising: display size control means for controlling and / or layout control means for controlling a layout of the display. 3. An operation / status display device and / or a warning display device of a vehicle employs a window format as a display format, and further comprises a display format control means for controlling the display format in the window format. 3. The liquid crystal panel device according to claim 2, wherein a display mode control unit, the iconization unit, the icon release unit, the display size control unit, and / or the layout control unit are linked. 4. An operation tool for allowing a user to operate the iconization unit, the icon release unit, the display size control unit, the layout control unit, and / or the display mode control unit. The liquid crystal panel device according to claim 2 or 3, wherein: 5. The liquid crystal panel device according to claim 4, wherein a mouse is adopted as the operation tool. 6. The liquid crystal panel device according to claim 4, wherein the operating device includes a spherical position input unit and a push button switch. 7. An icon canceling means and a vehicle abnormality sensor for catching an abnormality in the vehicle are linked to each other, and when an abnormality occurs in the vehicle, a warning display can be made from the panel. The liquid crystal panel device according to any one of claims 2 to 6, wherein: 8. The system according to claim 1, wherein said iconifying means and said vehicle abnormality sensor are linked to each other so that when an abnormality has occurred in the vehicle, it is not possible to iconify the display of said warning display device until said abnormality is recovered. The liquid crystal panel device according to claim 2, wherein: 9. When the display size control means and the vehicle abnormality sensor are linked to each other and an abnormality occurs in the vehicle,
The liquid crystal panel device according to any one of claims 2 to 8, wherein a display size of the warning display device cannot be reduced below a predetermined size until the abnormality is recovered. . 10. The system according to claim 1, wherein the iconifying means and the in-vehicle information device are linked to each other, so that iconization of the display of the operation / status display device of the vehicle is not possible according to the traveling area of the vehicle. The liquid crystal panel device according to claim 2. 11. The system according to claim 11, wherein the iconization canceling means and the on-vehicle information device are linked to each other, and the display of the operation / status display device of the vehicle is released from the icon state according to the traveling area of the vehicle. Claims 2 to 10 characterized by the above-mentioned.
The liquid crystal panel device according to any one of the above items. 12. The display size control means and the in-vehicle information device are linked so that the display size of the operation / status display device of the vehicle cannot be made smaller than a predetermined size according to the traveling area of the vehicle. The liquid crystal panel device according to claim 2, wherein the liquid crystal panel device is configured. 13. When the iconizing means and the in-vehicle information device are linked to each other, and when the driving area of the vehicle is a motorway, a fuel gauge display is provided so that the driver can easily recognize the situation indicated by the fuel gauge. 13. Iconization is impossible, It is comprised.
The liquid crystal panel device according to any one of the above items. 14. The fuel cell system according to claim 1, wherein the icon release means is linked to the on-vehicle information device, and when a vehicle travels on a motorway, a fuel gauge display is provided so that a driver can easily recognize a situation indicated by a fuel gauge. 14. The liquid crystal panel device according to claim 2, wherein the liquid crystal panel device is configured to be released from the icon state. 15. The fuel gauge according to claim 1, wherein the display size control means is linked to the on-vehicle information device, and when a driving area of the vehicle is a motorway, a driver can easily recognize a situation indicated by a fuel gauge. The liquid crystal panel device according to any one of claims 2 to 14, wherein a size of the display cannot be made smaller than a predetermined size. 16. The liquid crystal panel device according to claim 10, wherein the in-vehicle information device is a navigation system. 17. The in-vehicle information device may be a VICS (Vehicl
The liquid crystal panel device according to any one of claims 10 to 16, wherein the liquid crystal panel device is an e Information Communication System. 18. The driver according to claim 16, wherein the icon releasing means and a fuel remaining amount measuring system for measuring the remaining amount of fuel are linked, and when the remaining amount of fuel is smaller than a predetermined amount, the driver can easily recognize the state indicated by the fuel gauge. 18. The liquid crystal panel device according to claim 2, wherein the display of the fuel gauge is released from the icon state so as to be able to be performed. 19. The display size control means and a fuel remaining amount measuring system for measuring the remaining amount of fuel are linked to each other, and when the remaining amount of fuel is smaller than a predetermined amount, the driver can easily see the state indicated by the fuel gauge. The display size of the fuel gauge is configured not to be smaller than a predetermined size so that the fuel gauge can be recognized.
19. The liquid crystal panel device according to any one of items 18. 20. The iconifying means and a fuel remaining amount measuring system for measuring the remaining amount of fuel are linked, and when the remaining amount of fuel is smaller than a predetermined amount, the driver can easily recognize the state indicated by the fuel gauge. 20. The liquid crystal panel device according to any one of claims 2 to 19, wherein the display of the fuel gauge cannot be iconified so that it can be performed. 21. The icon releasing means is linked with a cooling water temperature measuring system for measuring a cooling water temperature, and when the cooling water temperature is higher than a predetermined temperature, a display of a water temperature gauge is automatically performed. The liquid crystal panel device according to any one of claims 2 to 20, wherein: 22. The display size control means is linked with a cooling water temperature measuring system for measuring a cooling water temperature, and when the cooling water temperature is higher than a predetermined temperature, a driver indicates a state indicated by a water temperature parameter gauge. The liquid crystal according to any one of claims 2 to 21, wherein a size of a display of the water temperature gauge cannot be smaller than a predetermined size so that the liquid crystal can be easily recognized. Panel equipment. 23. The iconifying means and a cooling water temperature measuring system for measuring a cooling water temperature are linked to each other, and when the cooling water temperature is higher than a predetermined temperature, a driver can easily understand the situation indicated by the water temperature gauge. The liquid crystal panel device according to any one of claims 2 to 22, wherein iconification of the display of the water temperature parameter gauge is not possible so that the liquid crystal panel device can be recognized. 24. The battery control system according to claim 24, wherein the icon canceling means is linked to a battery voltage measuring system for measuring a battery voltage so that when the battery voltage is lower than a predetermined voltage value, the battery voltage is automatically displayed. The liquid crystal panel device according to any one of claims 2 to 23, wherein the voltage display is released from the icon state. 25. The display size control means and a battery voltage measuring system for measuring a battery voltage are linked, so that when the battery voltage is lower than a predetermined voltage value, a driver can easily recognize the battery voltage value. 25. The liquid crystal panel device according to claim 2, wherein the display size of the battery voltage value cannot be made smaller than a predetermined size. 26. The iconization means and a battery voltage measuring system for measuring a battery voltage are linked,
When the battery voltage is lower than a predetermined voltage value, the display of the battery voltage value cannot be iconified so that a driver can easily recognize the battery voltage value. The liquid crystal panel device according to any one of Items 2 to 25. 27. Iconizing means configured to disable iconification of a display of a specific display device in order to maintain safety and comfortable running of the vehicle. The liquid crystal panel device according to any one of claims 2 to 26. 28. A display size control unit configured to prevent a display size of a specific display device from being smaller than a predetermined size in order to maintain safety and comfortable running of the vehicle. The liquid crystal panel device according to any one of claims 2 to 27, wherein: 29. The device according to claim 27, wherein the specific display device is a speedometer, a tachometer, a gear select, and / or a turn signal.
The liquid crystal panel device as described in the above.