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CN-122029081-A - Image generating device for a vehicle, vehicle comprising such an image generating device and method for generating an image using such an image generating device

CN122029081ACN 122029081 ACN122029081 ACN 122029081ACN-122029081-A

Abstract

The invention relates to an image generating device (161, 162, 163) of a vehicle (10) or for a vehicle (10), comprising an input device (20) for inputting data defining an image (17), a digital projector (26) for projecting the defined image (17) onto or in the vicinity of a surface (18) of the vehicle (10), and an interface (30) for establishing communication between the input device (20) and the digital projector (26). The invention also relates to a vehicle (12) comprising such an image generating device (161, 162, 163) and to a method of generating an image using such an image generating device (161, 162, 163).

Inventors

  • Matthias Krupak
  • BORUT MATKO
  • Andraz Tkavich
  • Marco Vesic
  • ANDRE WAGNER
  • Matthias Breskovar
  • Rock Pirnate

Assignees

  • 赫拉萨图纳斯斯洛文尼亚有限公司
  • 超越半导体研究开发有限公司

Dates

Publication Date
20260512
Application Date
20231016

Claims (10)

  1. 1. An image generating device (161, 162, 163) of a vehicle (10) or for a vehicle (10), characterized in that the image generating device comprises: an input device (20) for inputting data defining an image (17), A digital projector (26) for projecting the defined image (17) on or near a surface (18) of the vehicle (10), and -An interface (30) for establishing communication between the input device (20) and the digital projector (26).
  2. 2. The image generating apparatus (161, 162, 163) according to claim 1, The interface (30) is characterized in that the interface comprises a LIN bus (34), a CAN bus or an automobile Ethernet.
  3. 3. The image generating apparatus (161, 162, 163) according to claim 2, It is characterized in that the method comprises the steps of, The interface (30) comprises a LIN bus (34), and The input device (20) is configured such that Capable of inputting a limited number of predefined characters, and/or A limited number of predefined font styles capable of selecting the predefined character, and/or A limited number of predefined font sizes capable of selecting the predefined character, and/or Can select a limited number of background images, and/or Can select a limited number of background videos, and/or A limited number of animations can be selected.
  4. 4. The image generating apparatus (161, 162, 163) according to one of the preceding claims 1 to 3, The input device (20) comprises a touch-sensitive surface (24) through which a sketch of lines can be input.
  5. 5. The image generating apparatus (161, 162, 163) according to one of the preceding claims 1 to 3, Characterized in that the input device (20) is integrated into an infotainment system (22) of the vehicle (10) or for the vehicle (10).
  6. 6. The image generating apparatus (161, 162, 163) according to one of the preceding claims 1 to 3, Characterized in that the digital projector (26) has an adjustment unit (28) for adjusting the image (17) onto the surface (18) onto which the image (17) is projected.
  7. 7. A vehicle (10), characterized in that it comprises an image generating device (161, 162, 163) according to one of the preceding claims 1 to 6.
  8. 8. A method of generating an image (17) using an image generating device (161, 162, 163) according to one of claims 1 to 6, the method comprising the steps of: by means of the input device (20), data defining an image (17) are input, Establishing communication between the input device (20) and the digital projector (26) by means of the interface (30), and -Projecting said defined image (17) onto or in the vicinity of a surface (18) of said vehicle (10) by means of said digital projector (26).
  9. 9. The method of claim 8, wherein the interface (30) comprises a LIN bus (34), the method comprising the steps of: By means of the input device (20), a limited number of predefined characters are input, and/or Selecting a limited number of predefined font styles of said predefined characters by means of said input means (20), and/or Selecting a limited number of predefined font sizes of said predefined characters by means of said input means (20), and/or Selecting a limited number of background images, and/or by means of said input means (20) Selecting a limited number of background videos, and/or by means of said input means (20) By means of the input device (20), a limited number of animations are selected.
  10. 10. The method according to one of claims 8 or 9, wherein the input device (20) comprises a touch-sensitive surface (24), the method comprising the step of inputting a sketch of lines by means of the touch-sensitive surface (24).

Description

Image generating device for a vehicle, vehicle comprising such an image generating device and method for generating an image using such an image generating device Technical Field The present invention relates to an image generating apparatus for a vehicle or a vehicle. The invention also relates to a vehicle comprising such an image generating device and to a method of generating an image using such an image generating device. Background In modern vehicles, it is becoming increasingly common to project images onto the surface of the vehicle or in the vicinity of the vehicle. Such images may be used as creative features to appeal to consumers. The creative feature may be a specific image projected onto a given surface when the driver or owner unlocks the vehicle. Such an image may be projected onto the ground beside the vehicle. However, such projections may also be used to communicate information to other traffic participants. As an example, a warning message indicating that there is water slip, ice formation, or traffic congestion on a given road may be displayed to avoid accidents. Such warning messages may be displayed on the exterior surface of the vehicle so that other traffic participants can clearly see them. Such images are typically stored in a database of digital projectors, or in a database that interacts with digital projectors. The user may select from the database an image that the user wishes to display on the ground beside the vehicle. The warning message may be displayed when the vehicle sensor and/or the navigation system identifies a particular condition corresponding to at least one of the stored warning messages. As mentioned, the images are stored in a database, which is typically configured by the vehicle manufacturer. No personalization or personalization can be performed. Disclosure of Invention It is an object of an embodiment of the invention to present a vehicle or an image generation device for a vehicle, by means of which a personalized image can be projected. Further, an object of an embodiment of the present invention is to provide a vehicle equipped with such an image generating apparatus. Moreover, an embodiment of the present invention is directed to a method of generating an image using such an image generating apparatus. One embodiment of the present invention is directed to an image generating apparatus for a vehicle or a vehicle, the image generating apparatus including: input means for inputting data defining an image, -A digital projector for projecting the defined image on or near a surface of the vehicle, and -An interface for establishing communication between the input device and the digital projector. The image generating means comprises input means by which a user, typically the owner or driver of a given vehicle, can input data defining an image to be displayed on the surface of the vehicle or in the vicinity of the vehicle. In contrast to the known image generation devices, the user can not only select images from a database, but also create personalized images, enabling a very high degree of personalization or personalization. The interface transmits the input data in the correct format to the digital projector where an image is generated from the input data. The particular design of the interface may be selected as desired for a particular application. One particular design may be a wireless interface for in-car or shop communications. According to another embodiment, the interface comprises a LIN bus, a CAN bus or an automotive ethernet. As mentioned, the data input into the input device needs to be delivered to the digital projector. LIN bus (local area internet), CAN bus (controller area network) and automotive ethernet are widely used in vehicles and may already be present in a given vehicle. Thus, existing interfaces can be utilized, thereby keeping the additional effort to implement the present invention at a low level. In a further embodiment of the present invention, The interface comprises a LIN bus, and -The input device is configured such that O can input a limited number of predefined characters, and/or O being able to select a limited number of predefined font styles for these predefined characters, and/or O is capable of selecting a limited number of predefined font sizes of the predefined characters, and/or O can select a limited number of background images, and/or O can select a limited number of background videos, and/or O can select a limited number of animations. The image projected by the digital projector may contain characters, background images, background video, and/or animations having the selected font style and font size. As mentioned, the LIN bus, CAN bus or vehicle ethernet are interfaces commonly used in vehicles. The LIN bus is the simplest of the mentioned interfaces, which provides the lowest bit rate. The implementation of the LIN bus is therefore relatively simple and inexpensive. Thereby keeping the additional costs of im