18608218. DISPLAY DEVICE simplified abstract (TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA)
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DISPLAY DEVICE
Organization Name
TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
Inventor(s)
Hisanobu Inoue of Kawasaki-shi (JP)
Kana Yamashita of Yokohama-shi (JP)
DISPLAY DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18608218 titled 'DISPLAY DEVICE
The abstract describes a display device for vehicles that generates status images representing the current status of the vehicle and its surroundings. The device includes a map information acquisition unit, a display mode setting unit, and a display control unit.
- Image generation unit creates status images for the driver.
- Map information acquisition unit acquires and recognizes map information status.
- Display mode setting unit determines the display mode.
- Display control unit shows status images on the display unit based on the display mode.
Potential Applications: - Automotive industry for vehicle displays. - Navigation systems for real-time status updates. - Driver assistance systems for enhanced safety.
Problems Solved: - Providing drivers with up-to-date information. - Improving situational awareness on the road.
Benefits: - Enhanced driver experience. - Increased safety on the road. - Real-time updates for better decision-making.
Commercial Applications: Title: "Advanced Vehicle Display System for Enhanced Safety" This technology can be used in automotive displays, navigation systems, and driver assistance systems, catering to the growing demand for advanced safety features in vehicles.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the display device enhance driver awareness? - The display device provides real-time status updates and surroundings information to the driver, improving situational awareness on the road. 2. What are the potential commercial applications of this technology? - The technology can be utilized in the automotive industry for vehicle displays, navigation systems, and driver assistance systems, enhancing safety and user experience.
Original Abstract Submitted
A display device includes an image generation unit configured to generate a status image presented to a driver of the vehicle, the status image representing to a current status of the vehicle and surroundings of the vehicle; a map information acquisition unit configured to acquire the map information and recognize an acquisition status of the map information; a display mode setting unit configured to set a display mode; and a display control unit configured to display the status image on a display unit in the display mode. The acquisition status includes a first case, a second case, and a third case in which the map information is temporarily unavailable. The display mode setting unit sets the display mode so that the display mode of the first case, the second case and the third case are different from each other.
