JP2016149094A - Information processing apparatus for vehicle - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a vehicle information processing apparatus configured to ensure visibility of important information, in a display area of a display device that displays a pointer corresponding to a motion of a hand and various information.SOLUTION: A vehicle information processing apparatus includes: a display device 2 arranged in front of a driver of a vehicle; a motion sensor 3 and a detection section 4 for detecting a hand in a recognition area; a determination section 5 which determines a motion of the hand; a processing section 6 which executes processing corresponding to the motion determined by the determination section 5; and a display section 7 which displays a result of processing on the display section 2. A display area of the display device 2 includes a first area (vehicle information display area) for displaying vehicle information on a traveling state of the vehicle. The processing section 6 detects a position of a pointer indicated in the display area of the display device 2 in response to the motion determined by the determination section 5, and hides the pointer when the position is included in the first area.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

  The present invention relates to an information processing apparatus for a vehicle that displays information corresponding to the movement of a hand on a display device such as a head-up display (HUD) installed in the vehicle.

  Conventionally, as a display device installed in a passenger compartment, various information is presented using AR (Augmented Reality) technology in front of a driver, for example, above a hood, above a windshield, or above a dashboard. Has been proposed.

  By the AR technology, for example, a speedometer indicating a vehicle speed, a road guide sign, and the like are virtually displayed on the windshield and the like. According to such AR technology, the driver can present various useful information without moving the line of sight from the road to the dashboard or console of the vehicle.

  In addition, an operation input device that can detect the operation of a human hand and can operate each device mounted on the vehicle based on the operation has been proposed, and as a display device of such an operation input device, The AR technology described above is employed. Therefore, the driver can perform operations such as calling various functions of each device by hand movement while viewing the operation screen displayed on the windshield or the like by the AR technology (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

  For example, the operation input device displays a pointer on the operation screen corresponding to the hand movement. When the pointer is set to a part for calling various functions on the operation screen, the function is called when a click operation is detected. As a result, various functions can be executed by hand movement while looking at the operation screen.

  However, although the speed display by the speedometer displayed on the screen is important information in driving, there is a problem that a pointer is displayed over such information and visibility is lowered. In other words, in the prior art, it is possible to operate various devices mounted on the vehicle by hand movement while viewing the operation screen displayed on the screen, and to browse information related to the vehicle. Visibility could not be secured.

JP 2014-179097 A

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and is a vehicle information processing that can ensure the visibility of important information in a display area of a display device that displays pointers and various information corresponding to hand movements. An object is to provide an apparatus.

  A first aspect of the present invention that solves the above problems is a display device that is disposed in front of a driver of a vehicle, a detection unit that detects a detection target in a predetermined area, and the detection unit that detects the detection target. A determination unit that determines the operation of the detection target, a processing unit that executes a process corresponding to the operation determined by the determination unit, and a display that displays the result of the process executed by the processing unit on the display device A display area of the display device includes a vehicle information display area for displaying vehicle information relating to a running state of the vehicle, and the processing unit corresponds to the operation determined by the determination unit. In the vehicle information processing apparatus, the position of the pointer displayed in the display area is detected, and the pointer is not displayed when the position is included in the vehicle information display area.

  In the first aspect, various information can be displayed on the display device installed on the front side of the driver, and various devices can be operated by operating the pointer based on the movement of the hand. This pointer is not superimposed on the vehicle information important for driving. Thereby, the visibility of vehicle information can be sufficiently secured without being obstructed by the pointer. In other words, it is possible to operate various devices mounted on the vehicle by hand movement while viewing the screen displayed on the display device, and to view information related to the vehicle, and ensure the visibility of important vehicle information can do.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the vehicle information processing apparatus described in the first aspect, the vehicle information is vehicle speed information representing the speed of the vehicle.

  In the second aspect, since the vehicle speed does not overlap the pointer, the driver can grasp the vehicle speed more reliably.

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the vehicle information processing device described in the first or second aspect, the processing unit can display the pointer corresponding to the operation determined by the determination unit. This is an information processing apparatus for vehicles.

  In the third aspect, it is possible to avoid unintentionally displaying the pointer on the display device, and to drive comfortably without being bothered by the pointer.

  According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the information processing apparatus for a vehicle described in the third aspect, the pointer has a substantially circular shape, and the determination unit determines the movement of the driver's hand when the circular motion is determined. An information processing apparatus for a vehicle is characterized in that display is possible.

  In the fourth aspect, the pointer has a substantially circular shape, and the driver instantaneously displays the pointer sensuously by performing an operation that matches the shape of the pointer (circular shape), that is, a hand circle operation. It becomes possible to do.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the information processing apparatus for vehicles which can ensure the visibility of important information in the display area | region of the display apparatus which displays the pointer corresponding to operation | movement of a hand and various information is provided.

It is the front view and top view which show the external appearance of the information processing apparatus for vehicles. It is a block diagram of the information processor for vehicles. It is the top view and side view which show the flick operation | movement, slide operation | movement, point operation | movement, circle operation | movement, and click operation | movement determined by the determination part. It is a figure which shows the screen displayed on the display apparatus, and operation | movement of a hand. It is a figure which shows a pointer display process and point operation | movement. It is a figure which shows the screen displayed on the display apparatus. It is a processing flow of the information processing apparatus for vehicles.

  Hereinafter, modes for carrying out the present invention will be described. In addition, description of embodiment is an illustration and this invention is not limited to the following description.

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1A is a front view showing the appearance of the vehicle information processing apparatus, FIG. 1B is a plan view (top view) showing the appearance of the vehicle information processing apparatus, and FIG. 2 is the vehicle information. It is a block diagram of a processing apparatus. The front or rear in the drawing is the front or rear in the vehicle front-rear direction, the upper or lower is the upper or lower in the vehicle height direction, and the left or right is left or right in the vehicle width direction. It means that. The same applies to the subsequent drawings.

  The vehicle information processing apparatus 1 includes a display device 2, a motion sensor 3, a detection unit 4, a determination unit 5, a processing unit 6, and a display unit 7. In the present embodiment, the detection unit 4, the determination unit 5, the processing unit 6, and the display unit 7 are implemented as functions of a control device (ECU) mounted on the vehicle. The control device is a device configured as an LSI device or an embedded electronic device in which, for example, a microprocessor, a ROM, a RAM, and the like are integrated. The detection unit 4, the determination unit 5, the processing unit 6, and the display unit 7 described above are implemented as functions of a program executed by the control device. Of course, the detection unit 4, the determination unit 5, the processing unit 6, and the display unit 7 are not limited to being implemented as program functions, and may be implemented by hardware such as an electronic circuit.

  The display unit 7 causes the display device 2 to display the result of processing executed by the processing unit 6 described later. For example, the display unit 7 receives image data and various types of information in a predetermined format that represents the result of the processing unit 6 executing a specific process. Then, the display unit 7 forms an image signal such that the image data and various information are displayed on the display device 2, and transmits the image signal to the display device 2, thereby transmitting the image data and various information to the display device 2. Display.

  The display device 2 is a device that is arranged in front of the driver of the vehicle and displays the image signal sent from the display unit 7 without blocking the field of view in front of the driver.

  As an example of the display device 2, there can be mentioned a head-up display (HUD) that projects an image from a projector toward a windshield. According to the head-up display, since various images are displayed on the transparent windshield, the driver can visually recognize the image without blocking the field of view ahead of the driver.

  The target to be projected by the head-up display is not limited to the windshield. For example, a separate transparent panel may be disposed on the hood or dashboard, or may be suspended from the ceiling of the passenger compartment.

  The display device 2 of this embodiment includes a projector (not shown) that projects an image sent from the display unit 7 onto a transparent panel 10 disposed on the dashboard 8. According to such a display device 2, various types of information to be described later can be displayed in front of the driver without blocking the field of view ahead of the driver.

  The display device 2 may be a liquid crystal panel or a head mounted display. For example, a mode in which the processing unit 6 described later performs image processing of overlapping a pointer or various images described later with an image obtained by capturing the front of the vehicle with a camera as a background, and displays the synthesized image on a liquid crystal panel or a head mounted display. It may be. Even if it is such an aspect, it corresponds to the display apparatus which a driver | operator can visually recognize the front through the image obtained with the camera.

  The motion sensor 3 and the detection unit 4 are devices that can detect a detection target without contact. For example, the motion sensor 3 emits infrared light, and forms an image by capturing reflected light reflected by the detection target. Then, the detection unit 4 detects the detection target object by analyzing the image formed by the motion sensor 3.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, in a recognition area 20 (corresponding to a predetermined area in the claims) in which the motion sensor 3 can recognize the operation of the detection target, Recognize the behavior. In addition, the motion sensor 3 and the detection part 4 correspond to the detection part as described in a claim.

  For example, the detection unit 4 can detect the shape of a hand such as a gripped hand, an open hand, or a pointing hand. In addition, it is possible to detect the orientation of a hand such as a horizontal hand or a vertical hand. In addition, the distance and position from the motion sensor 3 can also be detected.

  The determination unit 5 determines the operation of the detection target detected by the detection unit 4. In this embodiment, a flick motion, a slide motion, a point motion, a circle motion, a click motion, and a pinch motion are determined as the motion of the human hand that is the detection target.

  FIG. 3A and FIG. 3B are a plan view and a side view showing a flick operation and a slide operation determined by the determination unit. FIG. 3C is a plan view showing a point operation, a circle operation, and a click operation determined by the determination unit.

  The determination unit 5 analyzes the shape and orientation of the detection target detected by the detection unit 4 and how it is displaced over time, so that the movement of the human hand 50 is detected. It is determined which of the various operations described above is applicable.

  The flick action refers to a movement of turning the fingertip around the wrist with the hand 50 opened. As shown by the arc-shaped arrow in FIG. 3A, the determination unit 5 rotates the fingertip to the left or right with the hand 50 substantially horizontal, or the circle in FIG. As shown by the arcuate arrow, when the movement of turning the fingertip upward or downward is detected with the hand 50 substantially horizontal, it is determined that the human hand 50 is performing a flicking action. Although not particularly illustrated, when the determination unit 5 detects an operation of rotating the fingertip forward, backward, leftward, or rightward with the hand 50 substantially vertical, the human hand 50 performs a flicking operation. It can also be determined that

  A flick operation in which the fingertip is rotated to the left is referred to as a left flick operation. Similarly, a flick operation in which the fingertip is rotated rightward, upward, and downward is referred to as a right flick operation, an upper flick operation, and a lower flick operation.

  The slide operation refers to a movement of moving the entire hand in the up-down direction and the left-right direction with the hand 50 open. As shown by the straight arrows in FIG. 3A, the determination unit 5 moves the entire hand 50 leftward or rightward with the hand 50 substantially horizontal, or in FIG. As shown by the straight arrow, when the movement of moving the entire hand 50 upward or downward with the hand 50 substantially horizontal is detected, it is determined that the human hand 50 is performing a sliding movement.

  A slide operation in which the entire hand 50 is moved to the left is referred to as a left slide operation. Similarly, a slide operation in which the entire hand 50 is moved rightward, upward, and downward is referred to as a right slide operation, an upper slide operation, and a lower slide operation.

  The point operation refers to a movement of moving the entire hand 50 in the vertical direction or the horizontal direction with a part of the finger, for example, the first finger extended and the other finger bent. The determination unit 5 moves the entire hand 50 leftward or rightward with the index finger extended, as shown by the straight arrows extending left and right in FIG. When the movement of moving the button upward or rightward is detected, it is determined that the human hand 50 is performing a point motion.

  A point motion that moves to the left is referred to as a left point motion. Similarly, a point motion that moves the hand 50 to the right, upward, and downward is referred to as a right point motion, an upper point motion, and a lower point motion.

  Circle motion refers to a motion in which a fingertip draws a circle with one finger extended. The determination unit 5 determines that the human hand 50 is performing a circle operation when detecting a movement of drawing a circle with an extended finger as indicated by an arc-shaped arrow in FIG.

  The click operation refers to a movement in which an extended finger protrudes forward and returns backward. When the determination unit 5 detects the movement of the extended finger protruding forward and returning backward as indicated by the linear arrows extending forward and backward in FIG. 3C, the human hand 50 performs a click operation. It is determined that

  The pinch operation refers to a movement in which two fingers are approached or separated with two fingers extended. Although not particularly illustrated, the determination unit 5 determines that the human hand 50 is performing a pinch operation when detecting a movement in which two extended fingertips approach or separate from each other. A pinch operation in which two fingertips are close to each other is also referred to as a pinch-in operation, and a pinch operation in which two fingertips are separated is also referred to as a pinch-out operation.

  The processing unit 6 executes processes corresponding to various operations determined by the determination unit 5. The process executed by the processing unit 6 includes an initialization process for starting display of an image on the display device 2, a termination process for ending display of the image, a process for forming an image to be displayed on the display device 2, or a process mounted on the vehicle. Control processing for controlling various devices.

  The processing unit 6 stores various operations and corresponding processes in a memory or the like in association with each other. When a specific operation is determined by the determination unit 5, the process corresponding to the operation is determined and executed.

  The example which performs the process corresponding to the various operation | movement determined by the determination part 5 using FIG. 4 is shown. FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating the screen displayed on the display device and the operation of the hand.

  As illustrated in FIG. 4A, when the determination unit 5 determines that the hand is performing an upward flick operation, the processing unit 6 performs a process of turning on the screen of the display device 2 (initialization process). I do. Thereafter, when image data and various information to be displayed on the display device 2 are sent to the display unit 7, the display unit 7 forms an image signal, and the image data and various information are displayed on the display device 2.

  As illustrated in FIG. 4B, when the determination unit 5 determines that the hand is performing the left point motion, the processing unit 6 changes the screen displayed on the display device 2 to another screen. To perform the process. As a result, various information is sequentially switched and displayed in accordance with the movement of the hand, so that the next information can be browsed intuitively.

  The processing unit 6 causes the display device 2 to display a menu for adjusting the temperature of the air conditioner via the display unit 7. Then, assume that the menu is selected by the action of the hand. As shown in FIG. 4 (c), the processing unit 6 displays a triangular icon pointing up and down along with the current set temperature (illustrated at 25 ° C. in the figure) via the display unit 7. 2 is displayed. When the determination unit 5 determines that the hand is performing an upward flick operation, the processing unit 6 performs a process of increasing the set temperature of the air conditioner by 1 ° C. Similarly, when it is determined by the determination unit 5 that the hand is performing a downward flick operation, the processing unit 6 performs a process of lowering the set temperature of the air conditioner by 1 ° C. Thereby, air-conditioning temperature can be set intuitively according to operation | movement of a hand.

  As illustrated in FIG. 4D, when the determination unit 5 determines that the hand is performing a pinch-in operation, the processing unit 6 performs a process of reducing the screen displayed on the display device 2. When the determination unit 5 determines that the hand is performing a pinch-out operation, the processing unit 6 performs a process of enlarging the screen displayed on the display device 2. For example, when the surrounding map is displayed on the display device 2 and the above-described pinch-in operation or pinch-out operation is determined, the map is enlarged or reduced. As a result, various types of information can be enlarged / reduced in accordance with the movement of the hand, so that the information can be viewed intuitively.

  Of the processes executed by the processing unit 6, the pointer display process will be described. FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating the pointer display process and the point operation. The pointer is a figure for selecting a menu or the like for calling various functions displayed on the display device 2. The pointer in the present embodiment is a dot-like shape, more specifically, a substantially circular figure.

  As shown in FIG. 5A, a pointer display process is performed as one of the pointer display processes. Specifically, when the determination unit 5 determines that the hand 50 has performed a circle operation, the processing unit 6 changes the pointer 30 from the non-display state to the display state and causes the display device 2 to display the pointer 30. At this time, the pointer 30 has a substantially circular shape, and the driver performs an operation that matches the shape (circular shape) of the pointer 30, that is, a circle operation of the hand, thereby displaying the pointer 30 smoothly and sensuously. It becomes possible.

  As shown in FIG. 5B, as one of the pointer display processes, the display position is calculated in correspondence with the hand pointing operation, and the display unit 7 is instructed to display the pointer 30 at the display position. Process. Specifically, when it is determined by the determination unit 5 that the hand 50 has made a point motion, the processing unit 6 moves to the new position moved in accordance with the direction of the point motion via the display unit 7. The pointer 30 is displayed.

  As shown in FIG. 5C, selection processing is executed as one of pointer display processing. The selection process means performing a process according to a menu or various types of information on which pointers overlap. For example, when a click operation is performed when the pointer is over the menu, the processing unit 6 performs a process of calling various functions in the menu, for example, a temperature setting function of the air conditioner. In addition, if a click operation is performed when the pointer is over various information, the processing unit 6 executes various processes such as deleting various information, enlarging, and displaying other information. To do.

  As described above, the determination unit 5 determines various operations from the hand movement, and the processing unit 6 executes various processes corresponding to the operations. Accordingly, the driver can operate various devices mounted on the vehicle by performing a hand motion near the steering wheel while looking at the display device 2 disposed in front. Therefore, it is possible to safely operate various devices without breaking the driving posture.

  Here, the pointer display processing by the processing unit 6 will be described in detail. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a screen displayed on the display device 2.

  An area for displaying various information of the display device 2 is a display area 40. The display area 40 includes a first area 41 (vehicle information display area) for displaying vehicle information and a second area 42 for displaying information other than the vehicle information. In the present embodiment, the lower rectangular part of the display area 40 is referred to as a first area 41, and the upper rectangular part is referred to as a second area 42.

  The vehicle information is information relating to the running state of the vehicle, such as vehicle speed, engine speed, remaining amount of fuel or battery, information that must be presented to the driver as defined by relevant laws and regulations on the vehicle, etc. is there.

  In the present embodiment, the processing unit 6 acquires the actual vehicle speed, and forms a vehicle speedometer image 43 (which is an example of vehicle speed information) representing the vehicle speed as vehicle information. The speedometer image 43 is converted into an image signal by the display unit 7 and displayed on the first area 41 of the display device 2. Similarly, the processing unit 6 acquires the actual engine speed and forms a tachometer image 44 representing the engine speed as vehicle information. Further, the processing unit 6 acquires the actual remaining amount of fuel and forms a fuel gauge image 45 representing the remaining amount as vehicle information. These revolution meter images 44 and fuel meter images 45 are also converted into image signals by the display unit 7 and displayed on the first region 41 of the display device 2.

  Arbitrary information other than vehicle information is displayed in the second area 42. For example, a menu for calling various functions as described above is displayed.

  In the present invention, when the pointer 30 is displayed in the display area 40 divided into the first area 41 and the second area 42, the pointer is not displayed in the first area 41.

  Specifically, when the determination unit 5 determines that the hand movement is a point motion, the processing unit 6 calculates the position of the pointer. If the position of the pointer is included in the second region 42, the pointer is displayed at the position on the display device 2. On the other hand, if the position of the pointer is included in the first area 41, the processing unit 6 performs processing that disables display of the pointer and does not display the pointer 30 on the display device 2.

  For example, in FIG. 6, the pointer 30 a is displayed near the center of the second area 42. At this time, when the determination unit 5 determines that the hand movement is the lower point motion, the processing unit 6 determines that the position of the pointer 30 to be displayed is within the second region 42. The pointer 30b moved to the lower part is displayed.

  Further, when the determination unit 5 determines that the lower point operation is subsequently performed, the processing unit 6 detects that the position where the pointer 30 is to be displayed is within the first region 41. At this time, the processing unit 6 does not display the pointer in the first area 41.

  As described above, the vehicle information important for driving is displayed in the first area 41, but the pointer 30 is not displayed. Therefore, since the pointer 30 does not overlap the vehicle information and displayed, the visibility of the vehicle information can be sufficiently ensured without being obstructed by the pointer 30.

  A processing flow of the vehicle information processing apparatus 1 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 7 is a processing flow of the vehicle information processing apparatus 1.

  First, the driver moves his / her hand so that a desired motion is recognized in the recognition area 20. The motion sensor 3 and the detection unit 4 execute hand motion detection (step S1). Next, the determination unit 5 determines whether the hand movement is a predetermined action (step S2). When a predetermined operation such as a flick operation or a slide operation as described above is determined, the processing unit 6 executes a process corresponding to the predetermined operation (step S3). For example, processing corresponding to various operations as shown in FIG. 4 is executed.

  When the hand movement is not the point movement (step S4; No), for example, if the flick movement or the slide movement is as described above, the result of executing the process corresponding to the movement is displayed via the display unit 7 on the display device. 2 is displayed (step S5).

  On the other hand, when the hand motion is a point motion (step S4; Yes), the processing unit 6 calculates the position of the pointer corresponding to the hand motion. Then, the processing unit 6 determines whether or not the position of the pointer is within the first area 41 (step S6). When the position of the pointer is within the first area 41 (step S6; Yes), the processing unit 6 hides the pointer (step S7). When the position of the pointer is not within the first area 41 (step S6; No), the processing unit 6 displays the pointer (step S8) and causes the display device 2 to display the pointer via the display unit 7 (step S5). Such a series of processes is repeated at a predetermined cycle.

  As described above, the vehicle information processing apparatus 1 according to the present embodiment displays various information on the display device 2 installed in front of the driver, and operates the pointer 30 based on the movement of the hand. Various devices can be operated. The pointer 30 is not superimposed on vehicle information important for driving such as the vehicle speedometer image 43 displayed on the display device 2. Thereby, the visibility of vehicle information can be ensured without being obstructed by the pointer 30.

  As described above, according to the vehicle information processing device 1 according to the present embodiment, various devices mounted on the vehicle are operated by hand movements while viewing the operation screen displayed on the display device 2, or information about the vehicle is obtained. Can be viewed, and the visibility of important vehicle information can be ensured.

  In particular, the speedometer image 43, which is an example of the vehicle speed information, is displayed in the first area 41 so as not to overlap the pointer 30, so that the driver can grasp the vehicle speed more reliably.

  Further, the pointer 30 is not always displayed on the display device 2 but is displayed on condition that the circle operation is performed (see FIG. 5A). That is, the driver can intentionally display the pointer 30. This prevents the pointer 30 from being displayed on the display device 2 (second region 42) even though there is no intention to operate various devices, and allows comfortable driving without being bothered by the pointer 30. It can be carried out.

  As mentioned above, although one embodiment of the present invention has been described, of course, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and addition, omission, replacement, etc., of a configuration is possible without departing from the spirit of the present invention. And other changes are possible.

  For example, in the vehicle information processing apparatus 1 according to the above-described embodiment, a circle operation, a point operation, and a click operation are supported as operations for executing pointer display processing, that is, display / non-display, movement, and selection of the pointer 30. However, it is not limited to such correspondence. The pointer display process may be executed based on an arbitrary operation. For example, the movement process of the pointer 30 may be executed by a flick operation.

  The display area 40 includes the first area 41 and the second area 42 that are divided vertically. However, the display area 40 is not limited to such an arrangement, and may be divided horizontally, for example. In addition, the first area 41 does not have to be one, and the display area 40 may include a plurality of first areas 41.

  The motion sensor 3 and the detection unit 4 are not limited to those using infrared rays as long as they can detect hand movements. Further, the motion sensor 3 may be configured to be able to detect the movement of the hand in the vicinity of the handle, and there is no particular limitation on the arrangement and orientation.

  The shape of the pointer is not limited to a substantially circular shape, and may be a polygonal shape such as a triangular shape. In this case, as the display operation of the pointer, the driver can display the pointer smoothly and sensuously by moving the hand along the shape of the pointer.

  The present invention can be used in the industrial field of automobiles.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Information processing apparatus 2 for vehicles Display apparatus 3 Motion sensor 4 Detection part 5 Determination part 6 Processing part 7 Display part 30 Pointer 40 Display area 41 1st area | region (vehicle information display area)
42 second area 43 vehicle speedometer image (vehicle information)
44 Tachometer image (vehicle information)
45 Fuel gauge image (vehicle information)

Claims (4)

A display device arranged in front of the driver of the vehicle;
A detection unit for detecting a detection object in a predetermined area;
A determination unit for determining the operation of the detection object detected by the detection unit;
A processing unit that executes processing corresponding to the operation determined by the determination unit;
A display unit that causes the display device to display a result of the process executed by the processing unit;
The display area of the display device includes a vehicle information display area for displaying vehicle information related to a running state of the vehicle,
The processing unit detects a position of a pointer displayed in the display area of the display device corresponding to the operation determined by the determination unit, and when the position is included in the vehicle information display area, the processing unit detects the pointer. An information processing apparatus for a vehicle, characterized in that display is impossible. The vehicle information processing device according to claim 1,
The vehicle information is vehicle speed information representing the speed of the vehicle. In the vehicle information processing device according to claim 1 or 2,
The information processing apparatus for a vehicle, wherein the processing unit can display the pointer corresponding to the operation determined by the determination unit. The vehicle information processing device according to claim 3,
The pointer has a substantially circular shape,
The information processing apparatus for vehicles, wherein the determination unit is capable of displaying the pointer when determining a circle motion of a driver's hand.

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