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Cluster apparatus for vehicle

US9804755B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 14, 2014
Grant dateOct 31, 2017
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Expiry dateJan 14, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60K2360/188
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A cluster apparatus for a vehicle includes a display panel of which a plurality of graphic entities corresponding to driving information, additional information, a background, and an edge are displayed on a display area including a driving information display area, an additional information display area, and a background display area. A vehicle state detector is configured to detect a dynamic characteristic of the vehicle to generate vehicle state information. A driver state detector is configured to detect a driver's eye on the vehicle to generate driver state information. A user interface (UI) changer is configured to change any one of the plurality of graphic entities and the display area according to a user mode selected, the vehicle state information, and the driver state information.

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