18236468. DISPLAY CONTROL DEVICE, DISPLAY CONTROL METHOD, AND COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM simplified abstract (TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA)

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DISPLAY CONTROL DEVICE, DISPLAY CONTROL METHOD, AND COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM

Organization Name

TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA

Inventor(s)

Hideki Tsuda of Nagoya-shi (JP)

Toshinori Aoki of Toyota-shi (JP)

DISPLAY CONTROL DEVICE, DISPLAY CONTROL METHOD, AND COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18236468 titled 'DISPLAY CONTROL DEVICE, DISPLAY CONTROL METHOD, AND COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM

Simplified Explanation

The patent application discusses a method for controlling the position of an intersection point between a virtual display region and an AR image based on the distance between a moving body and a vehicle.

  • The first intersection point is defined as the point where a straight line connecting the moving body and the driver's eyeball reference position intersects with a virtual surface wider than the display region.
  • The second intersection point is defined as the point where a straight line connecting the eyeball reference position and an AR image intersects with the virtual display region.
  • The position of the second intersection point is adjusted so that the distance between the first and second intersection points is longer when the distance between the moving body and the vehicle is greater than a predetermined value.

Potential Applications

This technology could be applied in:

  • Augmented reality (AR) systems for vehicles
  • Heads-up displays for drivers

Problems Solved

This technology addresses issues such as:

  • Ensuring optimal positioning of AR images for drivers
  • Enhancing the user experience in AR applications

Benefits

The benefits of this technology include:

  • Improved visibility and clarity of AR information
  • Enhanced safety and convenience for drivers

Potential Commercial Applications

Optimized Positioning Technology for AR Systems in Vehicles

Unanswered Questions

How does this technology impact driver distraction?

The article does not delve into the potential effects on driver distraction that may arise from using AR technology in vehicles.

What are the limitations of this technology in different driving conditions?

The article does not explore how this technology may perform in various driving scenarios, such as inclement weather or different lighting conditions.


Original Abstract Submitted

Given that an intersection point of a straight line, which connects a relatively moving body and an eyeball reference position of a driver of a vehicle, and a virtual surface, which includes a virtual display region and is wider than the virtual display region, is defined as a first intersection point, and an intersection point between the virtual display region and a straight line, which connects the eyeball reference position and an AR image, is defined as a second intersection point, a position of the second intersection point is controlled such that a second distance, which is a distance between the first intersection point and the second intersection point, is longer when a first distance, which is a distance between the relatively moving body and the vehicle, is longer than a predetermined value, than when the first distance is the predetermined value.