Curved display apparatus and method for vehicle
US9527386B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 11, 2014 |
| Grant date | Dec 27, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 27, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60K2360/66
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A curved display apparatus and method for a vehicle are provided. The apparatus includes a projector disposed within a dashboard and configured to project an image onto a predetermined projection area. A first mirror reflects the image projected from the projector. A second mirror reflects the image reflected from the first mirror and a curved screen of the dashboard displays the image reflected from the second mirror. An infrared illuminator outputs infrared rays onto the curved screen and an infrared imaging device captures an infrared image of the curved screen. A physical button layer storage includes a housing and a physical button layer accommodated inside the housing and is drawn out to the front of the curved screen. A controller determines a touched position based on the infrared image and determines whether a pop-up condition is satisfied to draw out the physical button layer the front of the curved screen.
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