Driving information display device

• US 20150002543A1
• Filed: 06/27/2013
• Published: 01/01/2015
• Est. Priority Date: 04/08/2013
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Tailai Ting
• Original Assignee: Tailai Ting
• Inventors: Ting, TaiLai
• Granted Patent: US 9,372,344 B2
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 345/633
• CPC Class Codes: B60R 2300/205 using a head-up display
• CPC Class Codes: B62J 50/22 electronic, e.g. displays
• CPC Class Codes: G02B 2027/0154 with movable elements
• CPC Class Codes: G02B 27/01 Head-up displays
• CPC Class Codes: G06T 19/006 Mixed reality object pose determination, tracking or camera calibration for mixed reality G06T7/00

Abstract

A driving information display device includes a data generator for generating driving information of a vehicle and a display unit linked to the data generator for being supported at a desired location of the vehicle. The display unit provides visualizations regarding driving information to a driver during driving. These visualizations relates to driving data if the user is operating a motorized vehicle, GPS navigational information, etc. These visualizations are then provided at the driver'"'"'s field of vision, which allows the driver to keep the eyes on the road while still being able to analyze the information. to This allows the driver to operate the vehicle safely and in turn enjoy more fulfilled and enjoyable driving experience.

Claims

1. A driving information display device for a vehicle, comprising:

a data generator for generating driving information of the vehicle; and

a display unit linked to said data generator for being supported at a desired location of the vehicle, wherein said display unit provides a visualization of said driving information into a visual field of a driver within the driver'"'"'s line of sight without requiring the driver to remove said visual field away from the road.

2. The driving information display device, as recited in claim 1, wherein said display unit comprises a projection mechanism projecting said driving information on a screen surface.

3. The driving information display device, as recited in claim 1, further comprising an adjustment mechanism linked to said display unit for translating said visualization in lateral and longitudinal directions, and for adjusting a display area of said visualization.

4. The driving information display device, as recited in claim 2, further comprising an adjustment mechanism linked to said display unit for translating said visualization in lateral and longitudinal directions, and for adjusting a display area of said visualization.

5. The driving information display device, as recited in claim 1, further comprising an activation means for selectively activating said display unit to provide said visualization.

6. The driving information display device, as recited in claim 4, further comprising an activation means for selectively activating said display unit to provide said visualization.

7. The driving information display device, as recited in claim 1, wherein said data generator is selected from the group consisting of a GPS unit, a motion sensor, a gyro sensor, an accelerometer, and IMU.

8. The driving information display device, as recited in claim 6, wherein said data generator is selected from the group consisting of a GPS unit, a motion sensor, a gyro sensor, an accelerometer, and IMU.

9. The driving information display device, as recited in claim 1, wherein said display unit is selected from the group consisting of a projector, a holographic display mechanism, a reciprocating pendulum, and a LED module.

10. A method of providing driving information for a driver, comprising the steps of:

(a) generating said driving information by a data generator in response to a vehicle;

(b) detachably and adjustably locating a display unit at a desired location of the vehicle; and

(c) providing a visualization of said driving information by said display unit into a visual field of the driver within the driver'"'"'s line of sight without requiring the driver to remove said visual field away from the road.

11. The method, as recited in claim 10, wherein, in the step (c), said visualization of said driving information is projected on a windshield of the vehicle.

12. The method, as recited in claim 10, wherein, in the step (c), said visualization of said driving information is projected on a transparent visor of a motorcycle helmet.

13. The method, as recited in claim 10, wherein, in the step (c), said visualization of said driving information is projected on a projection screen mounted on an upper visor of a motorcycle helmet.

14. The method, as recited in claim 10, wherein, in the step (c), said visualization of said driving information is generated by a holographic display mechanism.

15. The method, as recited in claim 10, wherein, in the step (c), said visualization of said driving information is projected on a screen formed by a reciprocating pendulum.

16. The method, as recited in claim 10, wherein, in the step (c), said visualization of said driving information is displayed on a LED module.

17. The method, as recited in claim 10, wherein, in the step (a), said data generator is selected from the group consisting of a GPS unit, a motion sensor, a gyro sensor, an accelerometer, and IMU.

18. The method, as recited in claim 10, wherein the step (c) further comprises a step of translating said visualization in lateral and longitudinal directions, and adjusting a display area of said visualization.

19. The method, as recited in claim 10, further comprising a step of selectively activating said display unit to provide said visualization.

20. The method, as recited in claim 10, wherein said data generator is wirelessly connected to said display unit.