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Apparatus and method for displaying cluster

US9409481B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 30, 2013
Grant dateAug 9, 2016
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Expiry dateOct 9, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60K2360/349
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An apparatus and a method for displaying a cluster are provided. The apparatus includes a driving sensor that senses a driving state of a mobile object and a display unit that converts a method of displaying a cluster indisposed within the mobile object. A controller is configured illuminate a scale and a pointer that indicates the scale based on the sensed driving state of the mobile object. In addition, the controller detects a current driving state of the mobile object in real time to generate a control signal with respect to the display method including a brightness degree, a brightness region, and a color of the scale.

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