18599204. VEHICLE DISPLAY DEVICE simplified abstract (TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA)

VEHICLE DISPLAY DEVICE

Organization Name

TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA

Inventor(s)

Yuki Miyoshi of Makinohara-shi (JP)

Yasuhiro Katsumata of Makinohara-shi (JP)

Akira Yamanaka of Makinohara-shi (JP)

Hiroshi Sano of Makinohara-shi (JP)

Yoshihide Takada of Makinohara-shi (JP)

Takahiro Osawa of Shimada-shi (JP)

Tetsuya Suganuma of Shimada-shi (JP)

Yu Kobayashi of Shimada-shi (JP)

Makoto Fujii of Toyota-shi (JP)

Koichi Kase of Toyota-shi (JP)

Shuhei Yamaguchi of Toyota-shi (JP)

Tadashi Okubo of Toyota-shi (JP)

Ryosuke Tsuchite of Kariya-shi (JP)

VEHICLE DISPLAY DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18599204 titled 'VEHICLE DISPLAY DEVICE

The vehicle display device described in the patent application includes a housing with an opening and a first wall, attached to a vehicle in a specific orientation.

• The housing is oriented so that the opening faces the upper side of the vehicle in a vertical direction, while the first wall faces the rear side in a front-rear direction.
• The first wall features a pinch part designed to be easily operated by one hand of the operator.
• The pinch part includes a first recessed portion and a second recessed portion, both spaced apart and recessed towards each other.

• • Key Features and Innovation:**
• Unique housing design with an opening and a first wall for attachment to a vehicle.
• Pinch part on the first wall for easy operation by the operator.
• Recessed portions on the pinch part for improved grip and usability.

• • Potential Applications:**
• Automotive industry for vehicle display systems.
• Transportation sector for navigation and information displays.
• Industrial vehicles for enhanced user interaction.

• • Problems Solved:**
• Facilitates easy operation of the display device while driving.
• Provides a secure attachment to the vehicle.
• Enhances user experience and safety.

• • Benefits:**
• Improved user interaction with the display device.
• Easy access to information while on the move.
• Enhanced safety features for vehicle operators.

• • Commercial Applications:**
• Automotive manufacturers for integrating display devices in vehicles.
• Technology companies for developing advanced vehicle display systems.
• Transportation companies for fleet management and navigation solutions.

• • Questions about Vehicle Display Device:**

1. How does the pinch part on the first wall enhance user experience? 2. What are the potential safety benefits of this innovative housing design?

• • Frequently Updated Research:**

Ongoing research in the automotive industry focuses on improving user interfaces and display systems for vehicles, which could impact the development of similar technologies.

Original Abstract Submitted

A vehicle display device includes a housing that includes an opening and a first wall, in which the housing is attached to a vehicle in an orientation in which the opening faces an upper side in a vertical direction of the vehicle, and the first wall faces a rear side in a front-rear direction of the vehicle, an image display device, and a transparent cover. The first wall includes a pinch part pinched by one hand of an operator. The pinch part includes a first recessed portion and a second recessed portion, which are spaced apart from each other. The first recessed portion is recessed toward the second recessed portion. The second recessed portion is recessed toward the first recessed portion.