18590680. VEHICLE DISPLAY DEVICE AND IMAGE DISPLAY METHOD simplified abstract (DENSO CORPORATION)

VEHICLE DISPLAY DEVICE AND IMAGE DISPLAY METHOD

Organization Name

DENSO CORPORATION

Inventor(s)

AKIRA Sugie of Kariya-city (JP)

NAOYUKI Okada of Kariya-city (JP)

KENJI Kohara of Tokyo (JP)

HIDEAKI Furuse of Kariya-city (JP)

YUKI Yamamoto of Nagakute-shi (JP)

VEHICLE DISPLAY DEVICE AND IMAGE DISPLAY METHOD - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18590680 titled 'VEHICLE DISPLAY DEVICE AND IMAGE DISPLAY METHOD

The vehicle display device described in the abstract includes multiple capturing sections, a combining section, a virtual viewpoint image generation section, a display section, a touch panel for adjusting settings related to the virtual viewpoint, and an image adjustment section for setting and moving the virtual viewpoint between the vehicle exterior and interior.

• The device has capturing sections to gather visual information.
• It includes a combining section to merge the captured images.
• A virtual viewpoint image generation section creates a virtual perspective.
• A touch panel allows users to adjust settings for the virtual viewpoint.
• An image adjustment section enables setting and movement of the virtual viewpoint within the vehicle.

Potential Applications: - Automotive industry for enhancing driver visibility and safety. - Entertainment systems for immersive experiences within vehicles. - Navigation systems for improved route visualization.

Problems Solved: - Enhances the driver's awareness of surroundings. - Provides a customizable and interactive display experience. - Improves user interaction with in-vehicle technology.

Benefits: - Increased safety through better visibility. - Enhanced user experience with customizable settings. - Improved navigation and route visualization.

Commercial Applications: "Enhancing Driver Visibility and Safety with Advanced Vehicle Display Technology"

Questions about the technology: 1. How does the touch panel interface work to adjust the virtual viewpoint? 2. What are the potential implications of this technology for autonomous vehicles?

Original Abstract Submitted

A vehicle display device includes a plurality of capturing sections, a combining section, a virtual viewpoint image generation section, a display section, a touch panel configured to receive input for changing a setting condition related to the virtual viewpoint on a virtual viewpoint image on the display section, and an image adjustment section configured to enable the virtual viewpoint to be set in the vehicle exterior or the vehicle interior and to move between the vehicle exterior and the vehicle interior, to adjust the virtual viewpoint image.