WO2024195659A1 - 情報表示システム、画像の表示方法、コンピュータプログラムおよび作業車両 - Google Patents
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- This disclosure relates to an information display system, an image display method, a computer program, and a work vehicle.
- ICT Information and Communication Technology
- IoT Internet of Things
- work vehicles such as tractors used in farm fields.
- work vehicles that can steer automatically using positioning systems such as GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System), which allows precise positioning, have been put into practical use.
- GNSS Global Navigation Satellite System
- a meter panel unit In front of the driver's seat of agricultural work vehicles such as tractors, there is a meter panel unit that displays the driving speed, engine load state, and the status of each part of the work vehicle and notifies the driver (operator).
- Patent document 1 describes a meter unit for a typical passenger vehicle.
- Meter panels installed on agricultural machinery such as tractors are required to accurately notify the operator of various information related to the vehicle while it is traveling or working.
- agricultural machinery performs a variety of tasks outdoors, it is necessary to display much more information than ordinary passenger cars.
- agricultural machinery When agricultural machinery is used for smart agriculture, it will be necessary to display even more information.
- the more information is displayed on the meter panel the lower the visibility becomes, making it more difficult for the driver to obtain the information he or she needs.
- This disclosure provides an information display system capable of solving such problems, a work vehicle equipped with the information display system, and a display method for displaying images.
- An information display system for a work vehicle comprising: a meter panel unit having a display element; A control device for controlling the meter panel unit; Equipped with the display element has a display area on which an item image showing an item on which a user can perform a specific operation is displayed; The control device displays the item image including a type icon indicating a type of the operation in the display area.
- the measurement operation includes an operation of starting and stopping measurement, The information display system according to item A2, wherein when an item related to measurement is selected by the user, the control device displays a dialogue in the display area for confirming the start of the measurement, the stop of the measurement, or the reset of the measurement.
- the measurement is a measurement of a distance traveled,
- the meter panel unit includes first and second analog meters each having an indicator needle; The information display system of any one of items A1 to A7, wherein the display element is provided between the first and second analog meters.
- a computer-implemented display method for displaying an image on a display element of a meter panel unit for a work vehicle comprising: displaying, in a display area of the display element, item images showing items on which a specific operation can be performed by a user, the item images including type icons showing types of the operation; Display method.
- An information display system for a work vehicle comprising: a meter panel unit having a display element; A control device for controlling the meter panel unit; Equipped with The control device includes: displaying a graphical user interface (GUI) for setting each of a plurality of setting items related to the operation of the work vehicle in a display area of the display element;
- the GUI comprises: a first GUI that provides a menu selection function for transitioning from a menu screen in which the plurality of setting items are classified by category to a setting screen for a desired setting item through a plurality of selection steps; a second GUI that provides a shortcut function for transitioning to a setting screen of a target setting item with one selection for some of the plurality of setting items;
- An information display system comprising:
- the control device includes: displaying, as the second GUI, in the display area, a GUI including a screen displaying two or more selection areas including icons and setting values corresponding to two or more setting items pre-selected by a user from among the plurality of setting items; when any one of the two or more selection areas is selected, displaying a setting screen for a setting item corresponding to the selected selection area;
- the information display system according to item B1.
- the control device includes: displaying, as the second GUI, a GUI including a screen on which icons of two or more setting items included in the plurality of setting items are arranged in the display area; When any one of the icons of the two or more setting items is selected, a setting screen for the selected setting item is displayed.
- the information display system according to item B1.
- the control device includes: a first screen displaying two or more selection areas including icons and setting values corresponding to two or more setting items preselected by a user from among the plurality of setting items; a second screen on which icons of two or more setting items included in the plurality of setting items are arranged, the second GUI being displayed in the display area; switching between the first screen and the second screen in response to a user operation;
- the information display system according to item B1.
- the meter panel unit includes first and second analog meters each having an indicator needle; The information display system of any one of items B1 to B6, wherein the display element is provided between the first and second analog meters.
- a display method implemented in a computer for displaying an image on a display element of a meter panel unit for a work vehicle comprising: displaying a graphical user interface (GUI) for setting each of a plurality of setting items related to the operation of the work vehicle in a display area of the display element; Displaying the GUI includes: displaying a first GUI that provides a menu selection function for transitioning from a menu screen in which the plurality of setting items are classified by category to a setting screen for a desired setting item through a selection in a plurality of stages; displaying a second GUI that provides a shortcut function for transitioning to a setting screen of a target setting item with one selection for some of the plurality of setting items; Including, how to display.
- GUI graphical user interface
- a computer program executed by a computer for displaying an image on a display element of a meter panel unit for a work vehicle comprising: displaying a graphical user interface (GUI) for setting each of a plurality of setting items related to the operation of the work vehicle in a display area of the display element; Displaying the GUI includes: displaying a first GUI that provides a menu selection function for transitioning from a menu screen in which the plurality of setting items are classified by category to a setting screen for a desired setting item through a plurality of selection steps; displaying a second GUI that provides a shortcut function for transitioning to a setting screen of a target setting item with one selection for some of the plurality of setting items;
- GUI graphical user interface
- An information display system for a work vehicle comprising: a meter panel unit having a display element; A control device for controlling the meter panel unit; Equipped with a display area of the display element including a performance monitor area; A user can select one or more items from a plurality of items related to information of the work vehicle and perform a selection operation to display the selected items in the performance monitor area, The control device displays an explanatory image in the display area, the explanatory image including a list of icons associated with each of the plurality of items and combinations of words describing each of the plurality of items, thereby guiding the user's selection operations.
- the information display system described in item C1 wherein if the cursor does not move from one of the multiple items displayed in the explanatory image for a predetermined period of time while the user is performing the selection operation, the control device displays an explanatory text that explains in more detail the item on which the cursor is located.
- the meter panel unit includes first and second analog meters each having an indicator needle; The information display system of any one of items C1 to C3, wherein the display element is provided between the first and second analog meters.
- a computer-implemented display method for displaying an image on a display element of a meter panel unit for a work vehicle comprising: a display area of the display element including a performance monitor area; Displaying a plurality of items related to information of the work vehicle in the display area; having a user select one or more items from the plurality of items; displaying an explanation image in the display area, the explanation image including a list of combinations of icons related to each of the plurality of items and phrases explaining each of the plurality of items, to guide a selection operation by the user; displaying the item selected by the user in the performance monitor area; Display methods including.
- the general or specific aspects of the present disclosure may be realized by an apparatus, a system, a method, an integrated circuit, a computer program, or a computer-readable non-transitory storage medium, or any combination thereof.
- the computer-readable storage medium may include a volatile storage medium or a non-volatile storage medium.
- the apparatus may be composed of multiple devices. When the apparatus is composed of two or more devices, the two or more devices may be arranged in one device, or may be arranged separately in two or more separate devices.
- an information display system capable of displaying various pieces of information required during agricultural work with good visibility, a work vehicle equipped with the information display system, and a display method for displaying images.
- FIG. 1 is a side view illustrating a schematic diagram of an example of a work vehicle according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
- 1 is a front view showing a meter panel unit according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, in a state where the meter panel unit is attached behind a steering wheel located in front of a driver's seat of a work vehicle.
- FIG. 1 is a front view showing an example of an arrangement of main components of a meter panel unit according to an embodiment of the present invention
- 2 is a perspective view showing an example of the configuration of a wall surface portion of the meter panel unit according to the embodiment
- FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing an example of the configuration of a transparent cover of the meter panel unit according to the embodiment;
- FIG. 1 is a side view illustrating a schematic diagram of an example of a work vehicle according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
- 1 is a front view showing a meter panel unit according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, in a state where the meter panel unit is attached behind
- FIG. 2 is a front view showing an example of an arrangement of indicators of the meter panel unit according to the embodiment
- FIG. 4 is a front view showing an example of a state in which various information is displayed on a display element of the meter panel unit according to the embodiment
- FIG. 2 is a perspective view of an analog meter in the meter panel unit according to the embodiment
- FIG. 1 is a front view showing the positional relationship between a first analog meter, an arc-shaped indicator, and an inner cover plate.
- FIG. FIG. 13 is a front view showing an example of the configuration of an arc-shaped indicator.
- FIG. 13 is a front view showing a second analog meter and a second arc-shaped indicator.
- FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating a schematic configuration example of an information display system according to an embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an example of a hardware configuration of a control device.
- 13 is a front view showing a schematic example of an arc displayed in the same color as the color of light emitted from the light-emitting region of the arc-shaped indicator.
- FIG. 13 is a front view showing a schematic example of an example in which an arc of the same color as the color of light emitted from the light-emitting region of the arc-shaped indicator and other shaped objects including an arc of the same color are displayed.
- FIG. FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating an example of a home screen.
- 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of segmentation of a display area.
- 11A and 11B are diagrams illustrating examples of item images displayed in a performance monitor area.
- 10A to 10C are schematic diagrams for explaining an example of a series of screen displays displayed from the start to the end of distance measurement.
- 10A to 10C are schematic diagrams for explaining an example of a series of screen displays displayed from the start to the end of distance measurement.
- 10A to 10C are schematic diagrams for explaining an example of a series of screen displays displayed from the start to the end of distance measurement.
- 10A to 10C are schematic diagrams for explaining an example of a series of screen displays displayed from the start to the end of distance measurement.
- FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating an example of a home screen.
- FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of a menu screen.
- FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of a screen showing setting items related to a transmission.
- FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of a setting screen relating to automatic gear shifting.
- FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating an example of a performance monitor screen.
- FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of a setting screen directly transitioned to from a performance monitor screen.
- FIG. 13 is a diagram showing another example of a setting screen to which a direct transition from the performance monitor screen occurs;
- FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating an example of a launcher screen.
- FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of a setting screen directly transitioned to from the launcher screen.
- FIG. 13 is a schematic diagram showing an example of a home screen on which a primary area and a performance monitor area are displayed.
- FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating an example of a performance item selection screen.
- FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating an example of an explanation screen for a performance item.
- 13 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a procedure for displaying an explanation image in a sub-region.
- parallel includes cases where the angle between two lines, sides, faces, etc. is in the range of 0° to 5°.
- perpendicular or “orthogonal” includes cases where the angle between two lines, sides, faces, etc. is in the range of 90° to ⁇ 5°, unless otherwise specified.
- the angle between two lines, sides, faces, etc. has a positive value and does not have a negative value, unless otherwise specified.
- ⁇ General configuration of the work vehicle> 1A is a side view that diagrammatically illustrates an example of a work vehicle 200 according to the present embodiment.
- the illustrated work vehicle 200 is a tractor that tows an implement (replaceable work device) 300.
- the work vehicle 200 shown in FIG. 1A includes a vehicle body 201, a prime mover (engine) 202, and a transmission 203.
- the vehicle body 201 is provided with a running gear including wheels 204 with tires, and a cabin 205.
- the running gear includes four wheels 204, an axle for rotating the four wheels, and a braking device (brake) for braking each axle.
- the wheels 204 in this example include a pair of front wheels 204F and a pair of rear wheels 204R.
- One or both of the front wheels 204F and the rear wheels 204R may be replaced with a plurality of wheels (crawlers) equipped with tracks instead of wheels with tires.
- the meter panel unit 100 Inside the cabin 205 are provided the meter panel unit 100 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, a driver's seat 207, a steering wheel 220, and a group of switches for operation.
- the work vehicle 200 in FIG. 1A is equipped with multiple external sensors that sense the surroundings of the work vehicle 200.
- the external sensors may include various sensors such as multiple cameras 270, multiple obstacle sensors 295, and multiple LiDAR sensors 290.
- the cameras 270 may be installed, for example, on the front, rear, left, and right sides of the work vehicle 200.
- the cameras 270 capture the environment around the work vehicle 200 and generate image data.
- the images acquired by the cameras 270 may be transmitted to a terminal device for remote monitoring, for example.
- the cameras 270 are installed as necessary, and the number of cameras is arbitrary.
- the LiDAR sensor 290 is an example of an external sensor that outputs sensor data indicating the distribution of objects located in the surrounding environment of the work vehicle 200. In the example of FIG.
- two LiDAR sensors 290 are arranged at the front and rear of the cabin 205.
- the LiDAR sensor 290 may be installed in other positions (for example, the lower front part of the vehicle body 201). While the work vehicle 200 is traveling, each LiDAR sensor 290 repeatedly outputs sensor data indicating the distance and direction to each measurement point of an object present in the surrounding environment, or the three-dimensional coordinate values of each measurement point.
- the number of LiDAR sensors 290 is not limited to two, and may be one or three or more.
- multiple obstacle sensors 295 are provided at the front and rear of the cabin 205.
- the obstacle sensors 295 may also be disposed in other locations.
- the obstacle sensors 295 may include, for example, a laser scanner or an ultrasonic sonar.
- the work vehicle 200 further includes a GNSS unit 260.
- GNSS is a general term for satellite positioning systems such as GPS (Global Positioning System), QZSS (Quasi-Zenith Satellite System, e.g., Michibiki), GLONASS, Galileo, and BeiDou.
- the GNSS unit 260 receives satellite signals (also referred to as GNSS signals) transmitted from multiple GNSS satellites and performs positioning based on the satellite signals.
- the GNSS unit 260 is provided on the top of the cabin 205, but may be provided in another location.
- the prime mover 202 may be, for example, a diesel engine.
- An electric motor may be used instead of a diesel engine.
- the transmission 203 can change the propulsive force and travel speed of the work vehicle 200 by changing gears.
- the transmission 203 can also switch the work vehicle 200 between forward and reverse.
- a coupling device 208 is provided at the rear of the vehicle body 201.
- the coupling device 208 includes, for example, a three-point support device (also called a "three-point link” or “three-point hitch”), a PTO (Power Take Off) shaft, a universal joint, and a communication cable.
- the coupling device 208 can attach and detach the implement 300 to the work vehicle 200.
- the coupling device 208 can raise and lower the three-point link using, for example, a hydraulic device, to change the position or posture of the implement 300.
- power can be sent from the work vehicle 200 to the implement 300 via the universal joint.
- the work vehicle 200 can make the implement 300 perform a specified task while pulling the implement 300.
- the coupling device may be provided at the front of the vehicle body 201. In that case, the implement can be connected to the front of the work vehicle 200.
- the implement 300 shown in FIG. 1A is, for example, a sprayer that sprays a chemical on crops, but the implement 300 is not limited to a sprayer.
- any implement 300 such as a mower, seeder, spreader, rake, baler, harvester, plow, harrow, or rotary, can be connected to the work vehicle 200 and used.
- the work vehicle 200 used in smart agriculture is equipped with various sensors and performs various tasks together with various implements 300.
- the driver it is necessary to provide the driver (user or operator) with various information regarding the driving condition and work condition.
- the information to be displayed on the meter panel unit 100 can vary depending on the content and stage of the work.
- the work vehicle 200 such as a tractor, may be configured to run manually, automatically steered, or automatically.
- FIG. 1B is a front view showing a meter panel unit 100 mounted on a tractor, which is one of the work vehicles, in an embodiment of the present disclosure.
- the meter panel unit 100 is disposed on the front side of the driver's seat of the tractor.
- the meter panel unit 100 is fitted into an opening of a meter cover 240 above a handle stay 230 that rotatably supports a steering wheel (handle) 220.
- the steering wheel 220 in this example has a central hub (horn cover) 221, three spokes 222A, 222B, and 222C that extend radially from the horn cover 221, and a rim 223 supported by the spokes 222A, 222B, and 222C.
- the meter panel unit 100 is provided at a position that can be seen by a driver seated in the driver's seat. In the example of FIG. 1B, various information displayed on the meter panel unit 100 can be seen from an opening between the spokes 222A and 222B.
- the meter panel unit 100 is required to have excellent visibility.
- mobile work vehicles capable of automatic steering or driving are required to display various information that is not displayed in ordinary passenger cars in the course of performing various agricultural tasks.
- the meter panel unit 100 is mounted on various types of work vehicles, it is desirable for it to have a structure that allows for easy installation. As described below, the meter panel unit 100 in this embodiment has excellent visibility and is easy to install.
- Figure 2 is a front view showing an example of the arrangement of the main components of the meter panel unit 100 according to this embodiment.
- Figure 3 is a perspective view showing an example of the configuration of a wall surface portion of the meter panel unit 100, which will be described later.
- Figure 4 is a perspective view showing an example of the configuration of a transparent cover of the meter panel unit 100, which will be described later.
- these figures show the mutually orthogonal X-axis, Y-axis, and Z-axis (right-handed coordinate system).
- the positive direction of the Y-axis may be referred to as the upward direction and the negative direction as the downward direction
- the positive direction of the X-axis may be referred to as the rightward direction and the negative direction as the leftward direction
- the positive direction of the Z-axis may be referred to as the frontward direction and the negative direction as the rearward direction.
- the meter panel unit 100 shown in FIG. 2 includes a meter section 10 having a first analog meter 11, a second analog meter 12, and a display element 13 provided between the first and second analog meters 11, 12.
- the display portion of the meter section 10 shown in FIG. 2 is sometimes referred to as the display surface side of the meter section 10.
- the first analog meter 11 has an indicator needle 2A
- the second analog meter 12 has indicator needles 2B and 2C.
- the indicator needle 2A is rotatably supported around a rotation axis located near the center of the first analog meter 11.
- the indicator needle 2A indicates, for example, the engine speed depending on the direction in which the tip of the indicator needle 2A points.
- engine speed means the number of engine revolutions per unit time (for example, one minute).
- the indicator needles 2B and 2C are rotatably supported around two rotation axes located at different places on the second analog meter 12.
- the indicator needle 2B indicates, for example, the remaining fuel amount depending on the direction in which the tip of the indicator needle 2B points.
- the indicator needle 2C indicates, for example, the temperature (water temperature) of the engine cooling water depending on the direction in which the tip of the indicator needle 2C points.
- the indicator needles 2A, 2B, and 2C are driven by a drive unit (movement) provided in the meter unit 10.
- the drive unit can receive electrical signals indicating sensor outputs such as engine speed, remaining fuel, or water temperature, and convert them into mechanical motion that changes the orientation of indicator needles 2A, 2B, and 2C.
- Each drive unit for indicator needles 2A, 2B, and 2C has an actuator such as a stepping motor.
- the display element 13 is a digital meter, not an analog meter.
- the display element 13 is, for example, an active matrix display such as a liquid crystal display panel or an OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diode).
- OLED Organic Light Emitting Diode
- the display element 13 is a liquid crystal display (LCD) as an example.
- the display element 13 has a large number of pixels arranged two-dimensionally in a display area, and a display visible to the human eye is realized by light emitted from the large number of pixels.
- each pixel includes RGB sub-pixels, and a color image can be displayed.
- the display element 13 is capable of displaying numbers, letters, figures, icons, symbols, still images, or moving images of any size at any position within the display area. Strictly speaking, the numbers, letters, figures, icons, and symbols are also part of the image (still image or moving image) that the display element 13 displays in the display area.
- the display element 13 is also capable of displaying an image that appears to be the whole or part of an analog meter with a pointer, for example.
- the display element 13 displays an image of an "analog meter,” it is possible to rotate the "pointer needle" in the image in any direction as part of a moving image by changing the image frame by frame. If the work vehicle is an electric vehicle driven by a battery, the displays of engine speed, remaining fuel, and water temperature can be replaced with displays of, for example, motor output, remaining battery power, and battery temperature, respectively.
- the difference between the image of an "analog meter" displayed by a display device such as the display element 13 and the first analog meter 11 and second analog meter 12 is that the former is planar, whereas the latter is three-dimensional.
- the former allows the shape, color, and size of the pointer and scale of the analog meter to be changed, whereas it is difficult to change these things with the latter.
- visibility depends on the contrast of the image, so there is a possibility that visibility may decrease when the outside light is strong during the day, whereas with the latter, such a possibility is relatively small. Taking these into consideration, in this embodiment, some of the information displayed on the meter section 10, particularly information that is highly important and requires high visibility, is displayed by an analog meter with a three-dimensional structure.
- the external shape of the meter unit 10 when viewed from the front on the display surface side is a closed curve similar to an ellipse, but the external shape of the meter unit 10 is not limited to this example.
- the external shape of the meter unit 10 when viewed from the front may be roughly rectangular, or may be a figure that combines straight lines and curves.
- the meter panel unit 100 further includes a wall surface portion 20 fixed to the display surface side of the meter section 10, and a transparent cover 30 facing the display surface of the meter section 10.
- a wall surface portion 20 fixed to the display surface side of the meter section 10 and a transparent cover 30 facing the display surface of the meter section 10.
- the wall portion 20 surrounds the first analog meter 11, the display element 13, and the second analog meter 12 along the periphery of the meter portion 10.
- the wall portion 20 may be formed of, for example, plastic (synthetic resin).
- the wall portion 20 protrudes vertically (positive direction of the Z axis) from the display surface of the meter portion 10.
- the wall portion 20 does not need to be perpendicular to the display surface of the meter portion 10, and may be inclined from the Z axis.
- the distance from the display surface of the meter portion 10 to the front end of the wall portion 20 is referred to as the "height" of the wall portion 20.
- the height of the wall portion 20 is not constant along the periphery of the meter portion 10, but may vary depending on the position on the periphery.
- the general shape of the wall surface portion 20 forms a closed curve such as an ellipse.
- a single continuous three-dimensional space surrounded by the inner wall surface of the wall surface portion 20 is formed.
- the wall portion 20 has a relatively large portion and a relatively small portion.
- the relatively large portion of the wall portion 20 includes the visor area 20A.
- At least the visor area 20A of the wall portion 20 has light-blocking properties.
- the visor area 20A is arranged to be located above the display element 13 when the meter panel unit 100 is attached to the work vehicle.
- the visor area 20A of the wall portion 20 functions as a visor, and prevents external light such as sunlight from irradiating the display element 13, etc., thereby reducing the visibility of the display in the meter section 10.
- the height (maximum height) Ha of the visor area 20A is 20 mm or more, preferably 35 mm or more, and more preferably 40 mm or more.
- the visor area 20A When the wall surface portion 20 is viewed from the normal direction of the meter portion 10, the visor area 20A extends left and right over an area wider than the display element 13, and surrounds the upper half of each of the first analog meter 11 and the second analog meter 12. The height of the visor area 20A is greatest above the display element 13 and decreases toward the left and right ends.
- the portion of the wall portion 20 where the height is relatively small is located near the lower end of the meter section 10.
- the height of the portion of the wall portion 20 where the height is smallest is, for example, 5 mm or less, and may be 0 mm.
- FIG. 3 also shows structures other than the wall portion 20 that are formed integrally with the wall portion 20.
- the wall portion 20 can be formed from plastic, so it is possible to simultaneously manufacture the wall portion 20 and other structures using resin molding techniques. The structures other than the wall portion 20 shown in FIG. 3 will be described later.
- the transparent cover 30 has a front portion 30A including a concave surface 32, and a side portion 30B extending from the periphery of the front portion 30A along the outside of the wall portion 20.
- the side portion 30B of the transparent cover 30 can cover the entire outside of the wall portion 20.
- the transparent cover 30 can be formed, for example, from a colorless and transparent plastic (e.g., acrylic), or glass.
- the front portion 30A and the side portion 30B of the transparent cover 30 are an integral part.
- the front portion 30A of the transparent cover 30 is tilted forward when the transparent cover 30 is viewed from the normal direction of the meter section 10. If the front portion 30A is tilted forward in this manner, when an operator looks at the meter section 10 through the transparent cover 30, the operator's face and the background behind the operator are less likely to be reflected in the transparent cover 30.
- the front portion 30A of the transparent cover 30 has a concave surface 32, when the operator looks at the meter section 10 through the transparent cover 30, the image of the driver and the background reflected in the transparent cover 30 is seen by the driver as being greatly enlarged. This is because the front portion 30A of the transparent cover 30 causes a concave reflection.
- the information displayed by the meter section 10 is expressed using relatively small numbers, letters, figures, etc., the smaller the spatial frequency of the image reflected in the transparent cover 30, the lower the visibility of the displayed information becomes. According to this embodiment, such a decrease in visibility can be suppressed.
- the curvature ⁇ of the concave surface 32 of the transparent cover 30 is preferably constant in both the horizontal direction (X-axis direction or left-right direction) and the vertical direction (Y-axis direction or up-down direction).
- the curvature ⁇ determines the magnification ratio of the image viewed. The more uniform the curvature ⁇ is regardless of direction, the closer the concave surface 32 is to a part of a sphere, and a magnified image with a natural ratio is viewed.
- the front portion 30A does not necessarily have to have a concave surface. For example, if the front portion 30A of the transparent cover 30 is covered with an anti-reflective film, there is no need to worry about reflections, so the front portion 30A may be flat or convex.
- the side portion 30B of the transparent cover 30 extends along the outside of the wall portion 20, so that the side portion 30B has a height corresponding to the height of the wall portion 20.
- the height of the portion of the side portion 30B of the transparent cover 30 that covers the visor region 20A of the wall portion 20 is greater than the height of the other portions.
- the space defined by the front portion 30A and the side portion 30B of the transparent cover 30 is called the "internal space" of the transparent cover 30.
- the internal space of the transparent cover 30 has a shape and size that accommodates almost the entire wall portion 20.
- a continuous three-dimensional space surrounded by the inner wall surface of the wall portion 20 is formed inside the wall portion 20, but the front side of this three-dimensional space is defined and blocked by the transparent cover 30.
- the outside of the wall portion 20 and the inside of the side portion 30B of the transparent cover 30 may be in contact with each other, or a gap may be formed between them.
- the transparent cover 30 may be coated with an anti-fogging agent.
- an anti-fogging effect can be achieved by providing a small opening in part of the meter section 10 to fluidly connect the internal space with the outside. It should be noted that the entire transparent cover 30 does not need to be transparent. For example, the side section 30B does not need to be transparent.
- the indicator area of the meter section 10 will be described with reference to Figure 5.
- the meter section 10 has an indicator area 14T provided on the upper part of the display element 13, and indicator areas 14L and 14R provided on the lower part of the display element 13.
- Various indicators are provided in each of the indicator areas 14T, 14L, and 14R.
- Each indicator displays predetermined information, such as a warning, when a light-emitting element, such as an LED (Light Emitting Diode) behind it, is lit.
- two indicator areas 14L and 14R are arranged at the bottom of the display element 13, but it is also possible to arrange one indicator area that combines the two indicator areas.
- the indicator area 14T located above the display element 13 is less likely to be obstructed by the spokes 222A, 222B, 222C of the steering wheel 220 than the other indicator areas 14L, 14R. For this reason, it is preferable to select and place indicators that indicate particularly important information (information with a high warning level) (e.g., indicators that indicate the lighting status of the lighting device, direction indications, warnings to the driver, etc.) from among the many indicators in the indicator area 14T.
- the "warning level" of the information displayed by the indicator may be specified, for example, in the instruction manual for the work vehicle. For example, information such as an engine abnormality or malfunction, and whether or not the headlights are on has a high warning level.
- each indicator placed in the indicator area is composed of a translucent area shaped to define a distinctive figure (including an icon and/or character) and a light-emitting element placed behind it.
- the indicator can be turned on/off by turning on/off the light-emitting element behind it. For example, one or two light-emitting elements are placed behind each indicator.
- FIG. 6 a display example of the display element 13 will be described.
- the display area of the display element 13 is divided into several areas, as described below.
- an "image" showing information such as the gear shift stage, vehicle speed, various function performance displays, and an hour meter is displayed.
- This image includes various information represented by letters, numbers, figures, icons, symbols, and the like.
- the various digital images may be displayed in different colors to improve visibility.
- at least one of the position, size, and color of the letters, numbers, figures, icons, and symbols may be changed to provide an emphasized display.
- a sound or voice may be emitted from an audio device such as a speaker.
- the meter panel unit 100 of this embodiment includes a first arc-shaped indicator (communication ring) 40A arranged around the movable area 11X of the indicator needle 2A, and a second arc-shaped indicator 40B (see FIG. 10) arranged around the movable areas of the indicator needles 2B and 2C.
- “arc” means a part of a circle (circumference), but this circle is not limited to a "perfect circle” and may include a part whose curvature changes gradually or locally, such as a part of an ellipse.
- the first arc-shaped indicator 40A and the second arc-shaped indicator 40B have a symmetrical structure, and are collectively referred to as the arc-shaped indicator 40.
- the following explanation of the arc-shaped indicator 40 will be given using the first arc-shaped indicator (communication ring) 40A as an example.
- the meter panel unit 100 of this embodiment includes a facing plate 50 located outside the arc-shaped indicator 40.
- the facing plate 50 is made of the same material (plastic) as the material of the wall surface portion 20, and is an integrated part with the wall surface portion 20 as shown in FIG. 3.
- the facing plate 50 has a roughly arc-shaped shape.
- the height of the upper end 50T of the facing plate 50 changes continuously between the upper end 50A and the lower end 50B, and is maximum at the middle position.
- the facing plate 50 is a curved wall rising from the meter portion 10.
- the height of the visor region 20A of the wall surface portion 20 from the meter portion 10 is greater than the height of the facing plate 50 from the meter portion 10. In other words, the maximum value of the height of the visor region 20A from the meter portion 10 is greater than the maximum value of the height of the facing plate 50 from the meter portion 10.
- FIG. 8 is a front view showing the relative positions of the first analog meter 11, the arc-shaped indicator 40, and the face plate 50.
- FIG. 9 is a front view showing mainly an example of the configuration of the arc-shaped indicator 40. None of the first analog meter 11, the arc-shaped indicator 40, or the face plate 50 extends to the right of the dashed line E-E shown in FIG. 8 (positive direction of the X-axis). The display element 13 is positioned to the right of the dashed line E-E (positive direction of the X-axis).
- the central angle of the "arc" of the arc-shaped indicator 40 (40A) arranged to surround the first analog meter 11 is greater than 180° and less than 270°. If the central angle of the "arc” is 180° or less, the visibility of the first analog meter 11 decreases, and if the central angle of the "arc” is 270° or more, the effect of reducing the width of the first analog meter 11 in the lateral direction (X-axis direction) becomes insufficient. The same is true for the arc-shaped indicator 40 (40B) surrounding the second analog meter 12. From the viewpoint of design, it is preferable that the left and right arc-shaped indicators 40A, 40B are arranged symmetrically with respect to a vertical line passing through the center of the display element 13.
- the arc-shaped indicator 40 has at least one light-emitting area 42 disposed between the movable area 11X of the pointer 2A and the back plate 50.
- multiple light-emitting areas 42 are provided.
- each light-emitting area 42 is thin and has a curved shape that extends in an arc.
- the multiple light-emitting areas 42 are arranged to form a row of arcs to form the arc-shaped indicator 40.
- each light-emitting area 42 has an arc shape.
- the first analog meter 11 has an arc-shaped scale 17 between the arc-shaped indicator 40 and the movable area 11X of the pointer needle 2A.
- This scale 17 is a scale (three-dimensional scale) that has a three-dimensional shape that protrudes from the display surface, and is formed integrally from plastic together with the wall portion 20 and the faceplate 50. Note that the scale 17 does not necessarily have to have a three-dimensional shape, but from the perspective of improving readability, it is desirable for it to be a three-dimensional scale.
- the multiple light-emitting areas 42 of the arc-shaped indicator 40 may each be formed from a light-emitting element (e.g., an LED or OLED), but in this embodiment, they are formed from multiple light-transmitting areas provided on the display surface of the meter section 10 (i.e., the surface on the front side of the housing of the meter section 10) and one or more light-emitting elements arranged behind them.
- a light-emitting element e.g., an LED or OLED
- the multiple light-emitting elements may include multiple LEDs that emit light of different colors.
- the multiple light-emitting elements include an LED that emits red light, an LED that emits green light, and an LED that emits blue light.
- the arc-shaped indicator 40 can provide the function of notifying the operator of information using light of various colors. For example, red light, green light, and blue light can be selectively emitted from all of the multiple light-emitting areas 42 shown in FIG. 9.
- a light-emitting element to each of the multiple light-emitting areas 42 and emitting light independently from the multiple light-emitting elements, it is also possible to emit light sequentially from the multiple light-emitting areas 42.
- the three-dimensional scale 17 will be described. As shown in Figures 7 and 8, the three-dimensional scale 17 extends in an arc shape inside the arc-shaped indicator 40 so as to roughly form the letter C. Also, as shown in Figures 3 and 7, the three-dimensional scale 17 has a plurality of cutout portions 17A arranged at a predetermined interval. These cutout portions 17A are portions where the width of the three-dimensional scale 17 is locally narrowed. The position of the cutout portions 17A is aligned with the position of the scale indicated by the tip of the indicator needle 2A in the first analog meter 11. The presence of such three-dimensional cutout portions 17A makes it easier for the operator to read the scale.
- the inside cover 50 has multiple protrusions 52 that protrude toward the movable area 11X of the indicator needle 2A.
- the multiple protrusions 52 are provided at the positions of the cutouts of the three-dimensional scale 17, in other words, at positions that align with the scale.
- the cutouts 17A of the three-dimensional scale 17 are recognized as a figure integrated with the protrusions 52, improving the visibility of the scale.
- Each of the multiple protrusions 52 straddles between the multiple light-emitting regions 42 in the arc-shaped indicator 40. Therefore, the arrangement of the multiple light-emitting regions 42 also aligns with the arrangement of the scale.
- the multiple protrusions 52 connect the three-dimensional scale 17 and the face plate 50 as a bridge.
- the face plate 50 is also connected to the wall portion 20.
- the wall portion 20, the face plate 50, and the three-dimensional scale 17 are integrally formed from resin.
- the multiple protrusions 52 extending from the face plate 50 define the boundaries of the multiple light-emitting areas 42 in the arc-shaped indicator 40.
- the second arc-shaped indicator 40B is symmetrical to the first arc-shaped indicator 40A, and has the same basic configuration.
- a cover plate (right side cover plate) 50 is provided on the outside of the second arc-shaped indicator 40B.
- the left side cover plate 50 is symmetrical to the cover plate (left side cover plate) 50 described above.
- protrusion 17X On the inside of the second arc-shaped indicator 40B, there is an arc-shaped protrusion 17X that corresponds to the three-dimensional scale 17, but this arc-shaped protrusion 17X does not have a notch. Between the arc-shaped protrusion 17X and the right side panel 50, protrusions (bridges) 52 are arranged at equal intervals to define the multiple light-emitting areas 42 of the second arc-shaped indicator 40B.
- the movable area 13X of the second indicator needle 2B and the third indicator needle 2C is located within the area surrounded by the second arc-shaped indicator 40B.
- the rotation angle range 2BM of the second indicator needle 2B and the rotation angle range 2CM of the third indicator needle 2C have external shapes that are similar or congruent to each other.
- Fig. 11 is a block diagram that illustrates a schematic configuration example of the information display system 500 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
- the information display system 500 includes the above-described meter panel unit 100 and a control device 400 that controls the meter panel unit 100.
- the control device 400 may include an electronic control unit (ECU) that is disposed in the work vehicle.
- the information display system 500 may further include an audio device such as a buzzer or a speaker.
- the information display system 500 is communicatively connected to the ECU group 610 and the sensor group 620 provided in the work vehicle via the bus B.
- the ECU group 610 may be collectively referred to as a "vehicle control device.”
- vehicle ECUs the various ECUs provided in the work vehicle are referred to as “vehicle ECUs”
- the ECU in the control device 400 provided in the information display system 500 is referred to as a "meter ECU” to distinguish between the two.
- the various vehicle ECUs and the meter ECU can communicate with each other according to a vehicle bus standard such as CAN (Controller Area Network).
- CAN Controller Area Network
- one vehicle ECU of the ECU group 610 provided in the work vehicle receives signals from the other vehicle ECUs and sensor data output from each sensor included in the sensor group 620, and instructs the meter ECU to display a warning message as described below or to turn on, off, or flash an indicator depending on the state of the work vehicle.
- the meter ECU receives instructions from the vehicle ECU and displays a warning message in the display area or turns on, off, or flashes an indicator.
- wiring other than the wiring of bus B is simplified.
- FIG. 12 is a block diagram showing an example of the hardware configuration of the control device 400.
- the control device 400 includes a processing device 434, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 435, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 436, an external I/F 437, and a communication I/F 438. These components are interconnected via a bus 439.
- ROM Read Only Memory
- RAM Random Access Memory
- the processing device 434 is a device that includes one or more semiconductor integrated circuits (e.g., a processor).
- the processor is also called a central processing unit (CPU) or a microprocessor.
- the processor sequentially executes computer programs stored in the ROM 435 to realize various processes required for image display.
- the term processor is broadly interpreted as including a field programmable gate array (FPGA), a graphic processor unit (GPU), an application specific integrated circuit (ASIC), or an application specific standard product (ASSP) equipped with a CPU.
- FPGA field programmable gate array
- GPU graphic processor unit
- ASIC application specific integrated circuit
- ASSP application specific standard product
- ROM 435 is, for example, a writable memory (e.g., a PROM), a rewritable memory (e.g., a flash memory), or a read-only memory.
- ROM 435 stores a program that controls the operation of the processor.
- ROM 435 does not have to be a single recording medium, but can be a collection of multiple recording media. Part of the collection of multiple recording media may be removable memory.
- RAM 436 provides a working area for loading the programs stored in ROM 435 at boot time.
- RAM 436 does not have to be a single recording medium, but can be a collection of multiple recording media.
- the external I/F 437 is an interface for connecting the meter panel unit 100 to an external device.
- Examples of the external I/F 437 include a USB (Universal Serial Bus) interface and a digital or analog video interface.
- USB Universal Serial Bus
- the communication I/F 438 is an interface for communicating between the control device 400 and other electronic components or ECUs.
- the communication I/F 438 can perform wired communication conforming to various protocols.
- the communication I/F 438 may perform wireless communication conforming to the Bluetooth (registered trademark) standard and/or the Wi-Fi (registered trademark) standard. Both standards include wireless communication standards that utilize frequencies in the 2.4 GHz band.
- the control device 400 may further include a storage device.
- the storage device may be, for example, a semiconductor memory, a magnetic storage device, or an optical storage device, or a combination thereof.
- the ECU group 610 equipped in the work vehicle includes, for example, an ECU for speed control, an ECU for steering control, and an ECU for implement control. If the work vehicle (e.g., a tractor) is configured to run in autonomous driving mode, the ECU group 610 may further include an ECU for autonomous driving control.
- the ECU for autonomous driving control performs calculations and control to achieve autonomous driving based on data output from various sensors mounted on the vehicle body.
- the sensor group 620 may include, for example, a temperature sensor, an illuminance sensor, a fuel sensor, a water temperature sensor, an oil level gauge, an engine rotation sensor, a vehicle speed sensor, a battery voltage sensor, a shuttle sensor, a hand accelerator sensor, an accelerator pedal sensor, a main shift lever sensor, a sub shift lever sensor, a seat belt sensor, a PM sensor, an acceleration sensor, an angular velocity sensor, an IMU (Inertial Measurement Unit), a geomagnetic sensor, an imaging device, a LiDAR sensor, an ultrasonic sensor, an obstacle contact sensor, and a GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) receiver.
- a temperature sensor an illuminance sensor
- a fuel sensor a water temperature sensor, an oil level gauge, an engine rotation sensor, a vehicle speed sensor, a battery voltage sensor, a shuttle sensor, a hand accelerator sensor, an accelerator pedal sensor, a main shift lever sensor, a sub shift lever sensor, a seat belt sensor, a PM sensor, an acceleration sensor,
- the control device 400 of the information display system 500 may be an integrated circuit device mounted on a board inside the meter panel unit 100, or may be an external integrated circuit device attached to the meter panel unit 100.
- some or all of the functions of the control device 400 may be realized by one or more vehicle ECUs.
- some or all of the functions of the control device 400 may be realized by one or more servers (computers) connected via the communication I/F 438 over a communication network.
- one or more vehicle ECUs and/or one or more servers may work together with the control device 400 to realize various functions required of the information display system 500.
- the vehicle ECU and/or the server function as part of the information display system 500.
- the control device 400 is configured to display information using the arc-shaped indicator 40 before displaying various information on the display element 13 when the work vehicle is started. This makes it possible to give priority to information that the operator should know first when starting up. Such information has content that indicates the state of the work vehicle (a state that is classified as abnormal for driving or work).
- the control device 400 operates to change the color of the emitted light depending on the content of the information. For example, if there is no abnormality at start-up, the control device 400 can operate to emit blue light from the arc-shaped indicator 40, and if there is a problem with driving, for example, to emit red light indicating an abnormality immediately after start-up. Examples of cases where problems with driving may occur include abnormal battery voltage, abnormal engine oil pressure, abnormal engine heating, abnormal brake system, etc.
- the light emission color is not limited to blue and red, and may be green.
- the control device 400 is configured to display a curved image located on an extension of the arc on the display element 13.
- FIG. 13 is a front view showing an example in which an arc 13A of the same color as the color of light emitted from the light-emitting region 42 of the arc-shaped indicator 40 is displayed.
- an arc 13A concentric with the arc of the arc-shaped indicator 40 is displayed as an example.
- FIG. 14 is a front view showing an example in which an arc 13B of the same color as the color of light emitted from the light-emitting region 42 of the arc-shaped indicator 40 and another shaped object 13C including an arc of the same color are displayed.
- FIG. 13 is a front view showing an example in which an arc 13B of the same color as the color of light emitted from the light-emitting region 42 of the arc-shaped indicator 40 and another shaped object 13C including an arc of the same color are displayed.
- the other shaped object 13C is a straight line portion.
- the control device 400 causes the display element 13 to display the arc 13B concentric with the arc of the light-emitting region 42 and the straight line portion connecting to the arc 13B.
- the straight line portion extends parallel to the straight line (corresponding to the dashed line E-E shown in FIG. 14) that defines the boundary between the first analog meter 11 and the display element 14.
- the image displayed as if it were part of the first analog meter 11 may be partially obscured by information such as numbers or characters displayed on the display element 13.
- the arc 13B may include a straight line shape.
- the control device 400 can display various images, not limited to the examples in Figures 13 and 14, on the display element 13 in accordance with the light emitted from the light emitting area 42 of the arc-shaped indicator 40.
- the control device 400 can also display various images on the display element 13 in synchronization with the blinking of the light emitting area 42 of the arc-shaped indicator 40.
- FIG. 15 is a diagram showing an example of the home screen.
- the user can use an input device, which will be described later, to perform operations such as changing the display of content in the display area and selecting various setting items.
- an input device 170 that allows interactive operation by a user is connected to the meter panel unit 100 via a communication cable.
- the input device 170 has a selector switch 171, such as a jog dial, and an operation switch 172.
- the input device 170 can be connected to the meter panel unit 100 wirelessly or by wire. Any device that accepts user operations can be used as the input device 170.
- the input device 170 may be, for example, a rotary switch, a slide switch, a push button switch, a touch screen, a joystick, or a combination of two or more of these.
- the display element 13 has a display area in which various images showing information related to the work vehicle are displayed.
- Information related to the work vehicle includes, for example, information related to the internal combustion engine (engine), vehicle body, PTO axle, hydraulic/three-point hitch, and electrical equipment equipped in the vehicle body. This information indicates the internal state of the vehicle system.
- Information related to the vehicle body includes, for example, information related to the vehicle's direction of travel, clutch, gear shifting, brakes, headland control, and cruise control.
- the display area of the display element 13 can display various contents including, for example, camera images, a radio settings screen, and an audio settings screen.
- FIG. 16 is a diagram that illustrates an example of segmentation of the display area.
- the display area of the display element 13 is divided into a plurality of blocks.
- the display area of the display element 13 has a plurality of regions.
- the plurality of regions in the example illustrated in FIG. 16 include a primary region 131, a sub-region 132, and an LCD indicator region 133.
- the primary region 131 in FIG. 16 is an area surrounded by a dotted line in the display area of the display element 13.
- the sub-region 132 is an area surrounded by a dashed line in the display area of the display element 13.
- the LCD indicator region 133 is an area surrounded by a dashed line in the display area of the display element 13. These three regions do not overlap with each other. Note that the dashed lines, dotted lines, and dashed lines in FIG. 16 are drawn partially overlapping each other for ease of understanding.
- the primary area 131 is an area for displaying an image in the foreground (or near side).
- the primary area 131 is a rectangular area (or a panel-shaped area).
- the outer shape of the primary area 131 may be, for example, an ellipse or a figure combining straight lines and curves.
- a primary image showing the more important information about the work vehicle (hereinafter referred to as "main information") is displayed in the primary area 131.
- the main information is information that the user should know as a priority, and includes, for example, information showing the direction of travel of the work vehicle, the transmission status, and the vehicle speed (hereinafter referred to as "vehicle speed").
- the main information indicated by the primary image displayed in the primary area 131 is displayed at the forefront of the display area.
- the primary image is displayed in front of the ring complement image.
- the primary image is able to properly convey the main information to the user without being obscured by other images or content. This improves the visibility of the main information, which is particularly important among various pieces of information, and reduces the overlooking of the main information.
- the primary area 131 has a band-like shape extending horizontally.
- multiple types of information related to the driving state of the work vehicle are displayed.
- the primary area 131 is divided into multiple areas.
- the primary area 131 is divided into a first area 131A, a second area 131B, a third area 131C, and a fourth area 131D that are aligned horizontally.
- the first area 131A located on the left edge displays the state of the shuttle lever of the work vehicle, i.e., the direction of travel. For example, the first area 131A displays information indicating whether the shuttle lever is in forward (F), neutral (N), or reverse (R) position.
- the second area 131B which is the second from the left, displays information about the transmission state, for example the gear settings of the work vehicle.
- the second area 131B displays the current settings of the main gear and sub gear with the symbol "B3.”
- "B” indicates the sub gear setting stage
- "3" indicates the main gear setting stage.
- the second area 131B may also display an icon 131B1 indicating that it is in the automatic gear shift mode, and a range of gear shift stages in the automatic gear shift mode 131B2.
- the third area 131C displays vehicle speed information.
- the control device 400 switches the display of vehicle speed information between kilometers and miles, for example, according to a command from the vehicle ECU.
- the fourth area 131D on the right side displays information other than the direction of travel, transmission status, and vehicle speed.
- the fourth area 131D displays the hour meter measurement, i.e., the operating time of the work vehicle to date.
- the fourth area 131D may display other information in addition to the hour meter measurement. For example, various information such as the upper limit setting value of the engine speed, or the target value of the engine speed recorded in memory, may be displayed in the fourth area 131D.
- the control device 400 may be configured to dynamically change the display of the fourth area 131D, for example, in accordance with a command from the vehicle ECU.
- the fourth area 131D together with the area 132B described below, dynamically displays the driving and work performance of the work vehicle. For this reason, the fourth area 131D may be referred to as the "dynamic performance monitor area.”
- Sub-area 132 is located below primary area 131. Various contents are displayed in sub-area 132.
- sub-area 132 is a rectangular area, and is further divided into three types of areas.
- Sub-area 132 includes a performance monitor area 132A, a dynamic performance monitor area 132B, and two gauge areas 132C.
- the performance monitor area 132A is the largest of the three areas included in the sub-area 132 and is located toward the upper part of the sub-area 132.
- the performance monitor area 132A is sometimes referred to as the "upper area” of the sub-area 132.
- the performance monitor area 132A mainly displays one or more items (hereinafter referred to as "selected items") selected by the user from various items indicating various types of functional performance information. Examples of items that can be selected by the user include engine speed, engine speed upper limit setting value, engine speed memory value, fuel consumption, fuel efficiency, travel distance, load factor, PTO shaft speed, slip ratio, diesel particulate filter (DPF) regeneration, and information regarding the working area.
- selected items include engine speed, engine speed upper limit setting value, engine speed memory value, fuel consumption, fuel efficiency, travel distance, load factor, PTO shaft speed, slip ratio, diesel particulate filter (DPF) regeneration, and information regarding the working area.
- DPF diesel particulate filter
- the selection item screen may be made up of multiple pages that the user can page forward or backward by operating the input device.
- FIG. 16 shows an example of multiple selection items displayed on one of the multiple pages. In the example shown in FIG. 16, four selection items are displayed on one page. However, the number of selection items displayed on one page is not limited to four, and may be, for example, two, three, five or more.
- the dynamic performance monitor area 132B is located toward the bottom of the sub-area 132.
- the dynamic performance monitor area 132B may be referred to as the "lower area" of the sub-area 132.
- Various items indicating the various types of functional performance information described above may be displayed in the dynamic performance monitor area 132B.
- the display of information displayed in the dynamic performance monitor area 132B may be controlled by the control device 400 (e.g., the meter ECU) that receives a command from the vehicle ECU, for example.
- the control device 400 may be configured to change the display of the dynamic performance monitor area 132B in response to a command from the vehicle ECU.
- two items may be displayed in the dynamic performance monitor area 132B.
- the number of items is not limited to two. There may be cases where nothing is displayed in the dynamic performance monitor area 132B, as shown in FIG. 15.
- Gauge areas 132C are located on the right and left sides of sub-area 132. Performance monitor area 132A and dynamic performance monitor area 132B are located between the two gauge areas 132C. Each of the right and left gauge areas 132C may display a gauge image including an icon and a scale. Examples of gauge images include information regarding the amount of diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) remaining, the amount of particulate matter (PM) accumulation, and the remaining tire pressure.
- DEF diesel exhaust fluid
- PM particulate matter
- the images displayed in the performance monitor area 132A and the dynamic performance monitor area 132B can be changed in response to user operations using an input device.
- a camera image an image for radio or audio settings, an image for front loader control, an image for cylinder flow control, an image for setting operating members, an image for steering assist control, an image for automatic steering control, an image for attachment work machine control, or a launcher image displaying a list of function items can be displayed.
- images and content can be displayed relatively large.
- the LCD indicator area 133 is located above the primary area 131.
- the LCD indicator area 133 in the example shown in FIG. 16 is a rectangular area, similar to the primary area 131 and the sub area 132.
- the LCD indicator area 133 functions as an area for displaying information indicating the state of the work vehicle, warning information, maintenance-related information, and the like. For example, an indicator that lights up when a state in which a warning such as a brake warning or a fuel remaining warning should be issued and that turns off when the state is resolved may be displayed in the LCD indicator area 133. As another example, an indicator that lights up periodically to prompt the user to perform maintenance such as DPF regeneration or engine oil change may be displayed in the LCD indicator area 133.
- an indicator for requesting an increase or decrease in the engine speed may be displayed in the LCD indicator area 133.
- an indicator corresponding to the warning or maintenance information is displayed.
- a maximum of, for example, 10 indicators can be displayed in the LCD indicator area 133. The indicators can be highlighted against a black background, making it easier for the operator or user to notice the occurrence of an LCD indicator.
- the LCD indicator area 133 is located below the indicator area 14T shown in FIG. 5.
- the indicators placed in the indicator area 14T are hardware indicators that are lit by light-emitting elements such as LEDs.
- the indicators displayed in the LCD indicator area 133 are lit by a drawing process on the LCD.
- a hardware indicator using an LED is called an "LED indicator” and an indicator displayed in the LCD indicator area 133 is called an "LCD indicator,” and the two may be distinguished from one another.
- a message to inform the user of the details of the abnormality or failure, or an image containing a message to warn the user of the internal state of the vehicle system may be displayed.
- a pop-up image containing a message indicating maintenance information may also be displayed.
- the information display system 500 in this embodiment is a system for a work vehicle.
- the information display system 500 includes a meter panel unit 100 having a display element 13, and a control device 400 that controls the meter panel unit 100.
- the display element 13 has a display area in which various images showing information about the work vehicle are displayed.
- the display area further displays item images showing items for which the user can perform specific operations.
- the display area in which the item images are displayed is the performance monitor area 132A shown in FIG. 16.
- the control device 400 displays item images including type icons showing the types of operations in the display area (i.e., the performance monitor area 132A).
- the control device 400 generates the performance monitor area 132A on the display area, and generates or draws item images in the performance monitor area 132A.
- each of the multiple areas divided in the display area is a drawing area for drawing in a specific field on the display area.
- the item image includes multiple performance items.
- the image of each performance item may include a type icon indicating the type of operation.
- the types of operations include, for example, a setting operation, a measurement operation (or a measuring operation), and a reset operation.
- Measurement operations include operations to start and stop measurement.
- FIG. 17 is a diagram showing a schematic example of an item image displayed in the performance monitor area 132A.
- the item image shown in FIG. 17 includes four performance items 141 to 144.
- the performance item 141 indicates an average load rate.
- the performance item 142 indicates a distance measurement.
- the performance item 143 indicates an average working area efficiency.
- the performance item 144 indicates an accumulated running distance.
- an icon corresponding to each performance item is displayed to the left of the area of each performance item, and a performance value is displayed to the right of the area of each performance item.
- the shapes of the various icons shown in the attached drawings are merely examples. Each icon displayed in the display area may have any shape.
- the image of performance item 142 includes a measurement icon 154 indicating the measurement of a distance traveled.
- a type icon 151 indicating that a measurement operation is possible is further displayed near the top right of the area for performance item 142.
- Type icon 151 indicates a functional performance for which a measurement operation is possible.
- a type icon 152 indicating that a reset operation is possible is displayed near the top right of the area for performance item 143.
- Type icon 152 indicates a functional performance for which a reset operation is possible.
- Each of type icons 151 and 152 can be constantly displayed in the area for the performance item. On the other hand, no type icon is displayed in the areas for performance item 141 and performance item 144.
- the performance item is displayed with a type icon, and for items where specific operations such as setting operations, measurement operations or reset operations are possible, the performance item is displayed with a type icon.
- the type of operation i.e. the operations that are possible, for each performance item is clear at a glance, which not only increases the visibility of the information on the type of operation, but also makes it easier to find the performance item to select.
- Distance measurement is a functional performance that allows you to measure distance while driving.
- FIG. 18A to 18G is a schematic diagram illustrating an example of a series of screen displays that are displayed from the start to the end of distance measurement.
- the item image illustrated in FIG. 18A shows four performance items 141 to 144.
- performance item 141 shows engine RPM.
- Performance item 142 shows distance measurement.
- Performance item 143 shows transmission oil temperature.
- Performance item 144 shows hitch height.
- the image of performance item 142 includes a type icon 151 that indicates a functional performance that can be measured.
- the image of performance item 144 includes a type icon 153 that indicates a functional performance that can be set.
- the screen illustrated in FIG. 18A shows a state in which distance measurement has not yet started, and the measured distance (hereinafter referred to as "measured distance") display 156 displayed in the area of performance item 142 shows 0 m. Because the image of performance item 142 includes type icon 151, the user can easily recognize that performance item 142 is a functional performance for which measurement operations are possible.
- the control device 400 may display a dialog 145 in the display area for confirming whether to start, stop, or reset measurement. For example, when the user operates the input device to move the cursor to and select a performance item 142, the control device 400 causes a pop-up image of the dialog 145 for confirming whether to start or reset measurement to be displayed in the subarea 132, as shown in FIG. 18B. This causes the pop-up image of the dialog 145 to be displayed in front of the item image.
- Dialog 145 shown in FIG. 18B includes a "Start” button for selecting to start measurement, and a “Reset” button for selecting to reset, and further includes a measured distance display 156. This allows the user to check the measured distance in dialog 145 as well. Also, by displaying measured distance display 156 in dialog 145 larger than measured distance display 156 displayed in the performance item 142 area (see FIG. 18A), it is possible to improve the visibility of the measured distance.
- the measured distance display 156 shows 0 m, which indicates that measurement has stopped.
- the user operates the input device to align the cursor with and select the "Start" button in the dialog 145, distance measurement begins.
- the control device 400 displays in the display area, as shown in FIG. 18C, an item image including a measurement icon 154, an action mark 155 indicating that a measurement operation is in progress, and a display 156 of the total measured distance while the distance traveled is being measured.
- the shape of the action mark 155 is not limited to the circle shown in the figure, and can be, for example, an ellipse, a rectangle, a diamond, etc.
- the control device 400 may display the operation mark 155 in a blinking manner, and may also display the measurement icon 154 and the measured distance display 156 in a colored manner.
- the "color" of the image is expressed by at least one attribute of brightness, hue, and saturation.
- the control device 400 may blink the operation mark 155 at a blinking interval such as an on-time of 700 milliseconds (msec) and an off-time of 300 milliseconds.
- the control device 400 may display the measurement icon 154 and the measured distance display 156 in the same color. In this way, during the measurement of the mileage, the measurement icon 154 and the measured distance display 156 may be displayed in the same color.
- the color of the measurement icon 154 and the measured distance display 156 may change between when the mileage is being measured and when the mileage is stopped. According to such a display method, it becomes clear whether the measurement of the mileage is continuing, and information on whether or not the measurement is being performed can be appropriately conveyed to the user.
- the control device 400 When the user operates the input device to move the cursor over and select a performance item 142 while measuring the distance traveled, the control device 400 causes a pop-up image of a dialogue 145 for confirming whether to stop or reset the measurement to be displayed in the sub-area 132 of the display area, as shown in FIG. 18D.
- the dialogue 145 illustrated in FIG. 18D includes a "Stop” button for selecting to stop the measurement, a "Reset” button for selecting to reset, and further includes a display 156 of the measured distance.
- the control device 400 may, while measuring the distance traveled, also display the measured distance in the dialogue 145 in the same color as the measured distance display 156 (see FIG. 18C) included in the item image. As a result, while measuring the distance traveled, the measured distance display 156 in the item image and the measured distance display 156 in the dialogue 145 are displayed in the same color. This display method makes it possible to easily grasp the measured distance while clearly informing the user that the distance traveled is being measured.
- the distance measurement stops.
- the increase in the measured distance also stops in conjunction with the stop of the distance measurement.
- the action mark 155 goes out in the area of the performance item 142.
- the measured distance display 156 remains at 20 m.
- the control device 400 displays a pop-up image of the dialogue 145 for confirming the start of measurement and the reset of measurement in the sub-area 132, as shown in FIG. 18F.
- 18F includes a "Start” button and a "Reset” button, and further includes a measured distance display 156.
- the color of the measured distance display 156 in the dialogue 145 illustrated in FIG. 18F is different from the color of the measured distance display 156 in the dialogue 145 illustrated in FIG. 18D. Therefore, the user can easily recognize that measurement has stopped from the measured distance display 156 in the dialog 145 illustrated in FIG. 18F.
- type icons corresponding to each of a number of performance items are displayed together with the performance items, making it possible to visually see the types of operations possible for each performance item.
- the display method in this embodiment makes it easier for the user to operate the input device for measurement operations, and can reduce user operation errors or erroneous operations. Furthermore, since the measured distance can be presented to the user with good visibility, distance measurement can be performed more accurately.
- the control device 400 of the information display system displays a graphical user interface (GUI) for setting each of a plurality of setting items related to the operation of the work vehicle in the display area of the display element 13.
- the GUI includes a first GUI that provides a menu selection function for transitioning from a menu screen in which a plurality of setting items are classified by category to a setting screen for a desired setting item through a plurality of selection steps, and a second GUI that provides a shortcut function for transitioning to a setting screen for a desired setting item with a single selection for some of the plurality of setting items.
- FIGS. 19A to 19D are diagrams for explaining the menu selection function.
- FIG. 19A shows an example of a home screen displayed on the display element 13.
- FIG. 19B shows an example of a menu screen displayed on the display element 13.
- the menu switch included in the operation switches 172 of the input device 170 see FIG. 15
- the menu screen 134 shown in FIG. 19B is displayed.
- the menu screen 134 is an example of a GUI for setting each of a number of setting items related to the operation of the work vehicle.
- the menu screen 134 is displayed below the primary area 131.
- the vertical width of the primary area 131 is reduced. This allows the menu screen 134 to be displayed more widely in the enlarged area.
- the menu screen 134 displays a list 135 of multiple categories categorized according to the equipment or functions equipped on the work vehicle. For example, the list 135 of categories such as transmission, engine, three-point hitch, PTO, etc. may be displayed.
- the user can select one category from the multiple categories included in the list 135 by operating the selector switch 171 of the input device 170. For example, when the user operates the selector switch 171 to position the cursor on one category and presses the decision (enter) button, the screen transitions to one that displays a list of multiple setting items included in that category. In the example of FIG. 19B, the "Transmission" category 135a has been selected from the multiple categories. When the decision button is pressed in this state, for example, the screen shown in FIG. 19C is displayed.
- Figure 19C shows an example of a setting screen 136 for selecting a setting item related to the transmission.
- two setting items 136a, 136b for setting the range of main gears in automatic gear shift are displayed for each of road mode and field mode.
- the user can select one of these setting items 136a, 136b by operating the selector switch 171. For example, when the user selects item 136a for "Automatic gear shift (road mode)" and presses the decision button, the screen shown in Figure 19D is displayed.
- FIG. 19D shows an example of a setting screen 137 for setting the range of main gear stages in the automatic shift mode for each sub-shift stage.
- the user can set the range of main gear stages in the automatic shift mode for each sub-shift stage on the setting screen 137 as shown in FIG. 19D.
- the same number of tabs 138 as the number of sub-shift stages (4 in this example) are displayed in the setting screen 137.
- the sub-shift stages include, for example, four stages: creep (C), low (L), medium (M), and high (H).
- the user can set the range of main gear stages in the automatic shift mode for each sub-shift stage by operating the selector switch 171 of the input device 170 to switch the tabs 165.
- the menu screen shown in FIG. 19B transitions through two levels of screen transitions to the desired settings screen shown in FIG. 19D.
- the user can set the desired item through two levels of selection.
- This is not limited to this example, and there are also items that transition to the desired settings screen through three or more levels of screen transitions. In that case, the user can set the desired item through three or more selections.
- the setting items related to the shift range in the automatic shift mode are exemplified, but if another setting item is selected, a setting screen corresponding to the selected setting item is displayed.
- Information related to the setting items set by the user is sent from the control device 400 (e.g., the meter ECU) to a vehicle control device (e.g., the vehicle ECU).
- the vehicle control device controls the work vehicle in accordance with the set contents.
- a GUI that provides the above-mentioned menu selection function allows the user to comprehensively set all setting items for the work vehicle. However, since multiple selections are required to reach the setting screen for the desired item, the settings cannot be completed quickly. To solve this problem, the information display system in this embodiment has a shortcut function for some setting items that transitions to the desired setting screen with a single selection.
- control device 400 of the information display system may display in the display area as a second GUI providing a shortcut function a GUI including a first screen displaying two or more selection areas including icons and setting values corresponding to two or more setting items preselected by a user from among a plurality of setting items.
- the control device 400 displays a setting screen for the setting item corresponding to the selected selection area.
- the first screen may be referred to as the "performance monitor screen.”
- the control device 400 may also display in the display area a GUI including a second screen on which icons of two or more setting items included in the multiple setting items are arranged, as a second GUI that provides a shortcut function. In this case, when one of the icons of two or more setting items is selected, the control device 400 displays the setting screen of the selected setting item.
- the "second screen” may be referred to as the "launcher screen.”
- the control device 400 may display a GUI including the above-mentioned first screen and second screen in the display area as a second GUI that provides a shortcut function.
- the control device 400 may switch between the first screen and the second screen in response to a user operation.
- the user can switch between the first screen and the second screen, for example, by using a selector switch 171 (e.g., a jog dial) in the input device 170 shown in FIG. 15.
- a selector switch 171 e.g., a jog dial
- FIG. 20A to 20C are diagrams showing an example of a shortcut function from the performance monitor screen.
- FIG. 20A shows an example of the performance monitor screen.
- the performance monitor screen is displayed in the performance monitor area 132A below the primary area 131.
- the performance monitor screen displays a plurality of selection areas including icons and setting values corresponding to a plurality of setting items previously selected by the user.
- four selection areas 141, 142, 143, and 144 are displayed.
- the number of selection areas displayed simultaneously is not limited to four, and may be three or less or five or more.
- the user can freely select which setting items are displayed in the performance monitor area 132A.
- the user can set which setting items are displayed in the performance monitor area 132A and in what order by selecting an item related to the display of the performance monitor from the menu screen shown in FIG. 19B.
- the performance monitor screen can be displayed, for example, by the user using the input device 170 to turn the page from the home screen shown in FIG. 19A.
- the control device 400 may be configured to switch the display of the performance monitor area 132A in response to a page forward or page back command from the input device 170.
- performance monitors for different setting items may be displayed across two or more pages.
- the display of the primary area 131 is maintained and does not disappear even when a page forward or page back operation is performed.
- the screen transitions to a setting screen for the setting item corresponding to that selection area. For example, when the selection area 141 in the upper left is selected, the screen transitions to the setting screen shown in FIG. 20B.
- the selection area 144 in the lower right the screen transitions to the setting screen shown in FIG. 20C.
- Figure 20B shows an example of a setting screen 145 for setting the HST (Hydro-Static Transmission) mode.
- Figure 20C shows an example of a setting screen 146 for setting the upper limit of the engine speed.
- the user selects one of the multiple options displayed in the performance monitor area 132A to transition to a setting screen where the corresponding item can be set.
- This shortcut function allows settings to be completed in a short amount of time compared to the menu selection function in which the desired setting screen is reached via multiple levels of screen transitions from the aforementioned menu screen. This allows various settings for the work vehicle to be made efficiently.
- the setting screen 137 shown in FIG. 19D is displayed on a work vehicle equipped with a power shift transmission
- the setting screen 145 shown in FIG. 20B is displayed on a work vehicle equipped with a CVT (Continuous Variable Transmission), i.e., a continuously variable transmission.
- CVT Continuous Variable Transmission
- the configurable items may differ depending on the type or model of the work vehicle.
- the user can select and set one of three modes 145a, 145b, and 145c by operating the input device 170.
- the engine speed upper limit setting screen 146 shown in FIG. 20C the user can set the upper limit of the engine speed by operating the input device 170.
- the setting screen 146 shown in FIG. 20C includes an area 146a in which an image of a dial (knob) for setting the upper limit of the engine speed is displayed.
- the user can change the upper limit of the engine speed by operating the selector switch 171 (e.g., a jog dial) of the input device 170 to change the numerical value in area 146a.
- FIG. 21A and 21B are diagrams showing an example of a shortcut function from the launcher screen 150.
- FIG. 21A shows an example of the launcher screen 150.
- the launcher screen 150 is displayed below the primary area 131.
- icons 151 of two or more setting items included in the multiple setting items that can be set from the menu screen 134 shown in FIG. 19B are arranged.
- 11 icons 151 are arranged.
- the number of icons 151 displayed is not limited to 11 and is arbitrary.
- icons 151 of several setting items that are expected to be changed relatively frequently among the multiple setting items that can be set from the menu screen 134 are displayed.
- the arrangement of the setting items on the launcher screen 150 is fixed in advance for each type or model of the work vehicle and cannot be changed by the user.
- the meter panel unit may be configured so that the arrangement of the setting items on the launcher screen 150 can be changed by the user.
- the launcher screen 150 can be displayed, for example, by the user using the input device 170 to perform a page forwarding operation from the performance monitor screen shown in FIG. 20A.
- the control device 400 can be configured to switch between the performance monitor screen and the launcher screen in response to a page forwarding or page backwarding command from the input device 170. Two or more pages of launcher screens for different setting items may be displayed. In this case, the control device 400 can be configured to switch between multiple launcher screens 150 in response to a page forwarding or page backwarding command from the input device 170. Note that the display of the primary area 131 is maintained without disappearing even if a page forwarding or page backwarding operation is performed.
- the vertical width of the primary area 131 can be displayed smaller when the launcher screen 150 is displayed than when the home screen shown in FIG. 19A and the performance monitor screen shown in FIG. 20A are displayed. This allows the launcher screen 150 to be displayed larger, and more icons 151 for setting items to be displayed.
- the screen transitions to a settings screen for the setting item corresponding to that icon 151.
- an explanation of that icon may be displayed.
- the icon 151a corresponding to the H-DS (Hydro dual speed) setting item in the upper left is selected, and explanation 153 is displayed below the area in which the icons 151 are arranged.
- FIG. 21B shows an example of a settings screen 154 for setting H-DS (Hydro dual speed) on/off.
- the user can switch the H-DS function on and off by pressing a button 154a included in the settings screen 154 using the input device 170.
- the screen will transition to the setting screen that corresponds to the selected setting item.
- This shortcut function also allows the user to complete settings in a short amount of time compared to the menu selection function described above, which requires multiple levels of screen transitions from the menu screen to reach the desired setting screen. This allows various settings for the work vehicle to be made efficiently.
- the setting screens shown in Figures 20B, 20C, and 21B have been described with an example in which there is one setting item, but one setting screen may contain two or more setting items.
- a setting screen containing two or more setting items two or more setting items are displayed, but only one setting item selected on the screen shown in Figure 20A or 21A may be displayed in a selected state so as to accept setting operations.
- the control device 400 displays the setting screen for the setting item selected by the user, if the setting screen contains other setting items, the control device 400 may display the setting screen with the selected setting item in a configurable state (active) and the other setting items in a non-configurable state (inactive).
- a similar display may also be applied when the desired setting item is selected via the menu screen 134 shown in Figure 19B.
- the user can switch between the display of the home screen shown in FIG. 19A, the performance monitor screen shown in FIG. 20A, and the launcher screen shown in FIG. 21A by performing a page forward or page back operation.
- the control device 400 displays a menu screen such as that shown in FIG. 20B in response to the operation of a menu switch connected to the meter panel unit, but this function may be omitted.
- the function of performing various settings from the menu screen may be omitted, and a function of performing settings of the desired items directly from the performance monitor screen or the launcher screen may be implemented.
- the information display system 500 includes a meter panel unit 100 having a display element 13, a control device 400 that controls the meter panel unit 100, and further includes an input device 170 (see FIG. 15 ).
- the display element 13 has a display area including a primary area 131 for displaying a primary image showing main information related to the work vehicle, and a performance monitor area 132A.
- the user can select one or more items from a plurality of items related to information about the work vehicle, and perform a selection operation to display the selected items (selected items) in the performance monitor area 132A.
- This selection operation is performed using an input device.
- each of the plurality of items will be referred to as a "performance item.”
- the performance items indicate the various types of functional performance information described above.
- the control device 400 displays an explanatory image in the display area, which includes a list of icons associated with each of the performance items and a combination of words that explain each of the performance items, to guide the user in making a selection.
- the control device 400 displays the explanatory image in the subarea 132.
- the control device 400 generates the subarea 132 on the display area, and generates or draws the explanatory image in the subarea 132.
- FIG. 22 is a schematic diagram showing an example of a home screen on which a primary area 131 and a performance monitor area 132A are displayed.
- a primary image is displayed in the primary area 131
- performance item images 140 showing various functional performance information are displayed in the performance monitor area 132A.
- the control device 400 is capable of displaying one or more performance items selected from a plurality of performance items in the performance monitor area 132A.
- performance item 140A shows engine RPM.
- Performance item 140B shows distance measurement.
- Performance item 140C shows transmission oil temperature.
- Performance item 140D shows three-point hitch height.
- the image of each performance item may include a type icon showing the type (or attribute) of operation.
- the types of operation include, for example, setting operations, measurement operations (or measurement operations) including measurement start and measurement stop operations, and reset operations.
- the image of performance item 140B includes a type icon 151 showing a functional performance that can be measured.
- the image of performance item 140D includes a type icon 152 showing a functional performance that can be set.
- the images of performance items 140A and 140C do not include a type icon. This means that the functional performance of each of performance items 140A and 140C cannot be operated.
- FIG. 23 is a diagram showing a schematic example of a performance item selection screen.
- the user can select one or more of the performance items displayed on the selection screen, and display the selected performance items in the performance monitor area 132A.
- the primary area 131 is displayed vertically reduced from the state shown in FIG. 22.
- the performance item selection image 141 is displayed filling the area of the subarea 132 that combines the performance monitor area 132A and the dynamic performance monitor area 132B. In this way, by reducing the primary area 131 and utilizing the dynamic performance monitor area 132B, the size of the image 141 can be made relatively large. However, the use of the dynamic performance monitor area 132B is not essential.
- the image 141 is displayed in front of the image 140 shown in FIG. 22, and the entire image 140 is hidden by the image 141.
- the performance item selection screen shown in FIG. 23 may be made up of multiple pages.
- the performance item selection screen is made up of two pages, each containing four performance items.
- One of the two pages is displayed as image 141 in response to a user selection operation.
- Each of the four performance items includes an icon indicating corresponding functional performance information.
- the number of pages is not limited to two, and may be three or more.
- the number of performance items displayed on one page is not limited to four, and may be, for example, two, three, or five or more.
- FIG. 24 is a diagram showing a schematic example of an explanatory screen for a performance item.
- the screen transitions from the state shown in FIG. 23 to the state shown in FIG. 24.
- the transmission oil temperature item 141C of the four performance items is selected.
- the primary area 131 is displayed in a vertically reduced size from the state shown in FIG. 22.
- an explanatory image 142 is displayed filling the area of the sub-area 132 that combines the performance monitor area 132A and the dynamic performance monitor area 132B, similar to the image 141 shown in FIG. 23.
- the explanatory image 142 includes a list of combinations of icons 155 associated with each of a plurality of performance items, and text 156 explaining each of the plurality of performance items.
- the text 156 includes functional performance information indicated by the performance items.
- a corresponding icon 155 and text 156 are displayed for each of three items, average travel speed, transmission oil temperature, and engine coolant temperature.
- the number of items included in the explanatory image 142 is not limited to three, and may be, for example, two or four or more.
- the user can scroll the display of items up and down by rotating the selector switch (dial) 171 of the input device 170 shown in FIG. 15 clockwise or counterclockwise.
- the user can check the description of the functional performance information for each of the multiple performance items.
- Explanatory image 142 may further include a type icon indicating the type of operation of the functional performance indicated by at least one of the multiple performance items.
- the type icon may be the same as or similar to type icons 151, 152 shown in FIG. 22. In this way, by displaying type icons in explanatory image 142 as well, it is possible to provide the user with a variety of information related to functional performance on a single screen.
- FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing an example of the procedure for displaying an explanatory image in a sub-area.
- the control device 400 is configured to move a cursor displayed in the display area in response to a command from the input device corresponding to a selection operation. For example, when the user presses an operation switch (e.g., a menu button) of the input device, the screen shown in the display area switches from the home screen shown in FIG. 22 to a menu screen.
- the menu screen includes an item for displaying a selection screen for performance items.
- the user rotates the selector switch (dial) of the input device to select an item for displaying the performance item selection screen, and presses an operation switch (e.g., the enter button) to confirm the selected item; the screen then switches from the menu screen to the performance item selection screen shown in FIG. 23.
- an operation switch e.g., the enter button
- control device 400 When the control device 400 receives a command from the input device to switch the screen shown in the display area from the menu screen to a performance item selection screen (YES in step S21), it responds to this command by displaying the performance item selection screen (step S22). The control device 400 waits until this command is issued from the input device (NO in step S21).
- control device 400 causes an explanatory image to be displayed in the sub-area 132 (step S23).
- step S24 If, while the user is performing a selection operation, the cursor is placed on one of the performance items (selection item) displayed in the explanatory image and the selection item is not confirmed before a predetermined time has elapsed (NO in step S24), the process proceeds to step S25.
- the predetermined time is, for example, 3 to 5 seconds.
- the control device 400 displays the selected performance item in the performance monitor area 132A of the home screen shown in FIG. 22 (step S27).
- step S25 if a predetermined time has passed since the cursor was placed on the selection item (YES in step S25), the control device 400 may display an explanatory text that explains the performance item on which the cursor is placed in more detail (step S26). As a result, after a predetermined time has passed since the cursor was placed on a performance item, an explanatory screen for the performance item is displayed. If the predetermined time has not passed since the cursor was placed on the selection item, the process returns to step S24 (NO in step S25).
- the control device 400 may scroll and display the explanatory text in the same area as area 142C that displays the text explaining each of the multiple performance items.
- the size of the area that is the same as area 142C may be the same as the size of area 142C.
- the screen shown in FIG. 24 shows a state in which the item "transmission oil temperature" is selected with the cursor. If this selected state continues for, for example, three seconds or more, the control device 400 may scroll and display a more detailed explanatory text about the transmission oil temperature horizontally (for example, from the right side to the left side of the screen) in area 142C.
- the text scrolling direction is not limited to horizontal, and may be vertical.
- This type of scrolling display allows for effective use of a relatively small area and allows the user to be presented with detailed descriptions of the function's performance. This can lead to further improvements in the convenience of selection operations.
- This series of processes allows one or more performance items to be selected from multiple performance items, and the selected performance items can be displayed in the performance monitor area.
- the information display system in the above embodiments can also be retrofitted to a work vehicle that does not have these functions.
- a system can be manufactured and sold independently of the work vehicle.
- the computer program used in such a system can also be manufactured and sold independently of the work vehicle.
- the computer program can be provided, for example, by being stored in a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium.
- the computer program can also be provided by downloading via a telecommunications line (for example, the Internet).
- the technology disclosed herein has broad application to various types of work vehicles used in, for example, smart agriculture.
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作業車両用の情報表示システムであって、
ディスプレイ素子を有するメータパネルユニットと、
前記メータパネルユニットを制御する制御装置と、
を備え、
前記ディスプレイ素子は、ユーザによる特定の操作が可能な項目を示す項目画像が表示される表示領域を有し、
前記制御装置は、前記操作の種類を示す種別アイコンを含む前記項目画像を前記表示領域に表示させる、情報表示システム。
前記操作の種類は、設定操作、計測操作およびリセット操作を含む、項目A1に記載の情報表示システム。
前記計測操作は、計測開始および計測停止の操作を含み、
計測に関する項目が前記ユーザによって選択されると、前記制御装置が、前記計測開始、前記計測停止または前記計測リセットを確認するためのダイアログを前記表示領域に表示させる、項目A2に記載の情報表示システム。
前記計測は走行距離の計測であり、
前記制御装置は、前記走行距離の計測中、前記走行距離の計測を示す計測アイコン、計測動作中であることを示す動作マーク、および計測された距離を更に含む前記項目画像を前記表示領域に表示させる、項目A3に記載の情報表示システム。
前記制御装置は、前記走行距離の計測中、前記動作マークを点滅させて表示し、かつ、前記計測アイコンおよび前記計測された距離を色付けして表示させる、項目A4に記載の情報表示システム。
前記制御装置は、前記計測アイコンおよび前記計測された距離を同じ色で表示させる、項目A5に記載の情報表示システム。
前記制御装置は、前記走行距離の計測中、前記項目画像に含まれる前記計測された距離の表示の色と同じ色で、前記計測された距離を前記ダイアログにも表示させる、項目A5またはA6に記載の情報表示システム。
前記メータパネルユニットは、指示針を有する第1および第2のアナログメータを有し、
前記ディスプレイ素子は、前記第1および第2のアナログメータの間に設けられている、項目A1からA7のいずれか1項に記載の情報表示システム。
項目A1からA8のいずれか1項に記載の情報表示システムを備える作業車両。
作業車両用のメータパネルユニットが有するディスプレイ素子に画像を表示する、コンピュータに実装される表示方法であって、
ユーザによる特定の操作が可能な項目を示す項目画像であって、前記操作の種類を示す種別アイコンを含む項目画像を前記ディスプレイ素子の表示領域に表示することを含む、
表示方法。
作業車両用のメータパネルユニットが有するディスプレイ素子に画像を表示させるコンピュータによって実行されるコンピュータプログラムであって、
ユーザによる特定の操作が可能な項目を示す項目画像であって、前記操作の種類を示す種別アイコンを含む項目画像を前記ディスプレイ素子の表示領域に表示させることを、前記コンピュータに実行させるコンピュータプログラム。
作業車両用の情報表示システムであって、
ディスプレイ素子を有するメータパネルユニットと、
前記メータパネルユニットを制御する制御装置と、
を備え、
前記制御装置は、
前記作業車両の動作に関する複数の設定項目のそれぞれを設定するためのグラフィカルユーザインターフェース(GUI)を前記ディスプレイ素子の表示領域に表示させ、
前記GUIは、
前記複数の設定項目がカテゴリごとに分類されたメニュー画面から、複数段階の選択を経て目的の設定項目の設定画面に遷移するメニュー選択機能を提供する第1GUIと、
前記複数の設定項目の一部について、1回の選択で目的の設定項目の設定画面に遷移するショートカット機能を提供する第2GUIと、
を含む、情報表示システム。
前記制御装置は、
前記複数の設定項目の中からユーザによって予め選択された2つ以上の設定項目のそれぞれに対応するアイコンおよび設定値を含む2つ以上の選択領域を表示する画面を含むGUIを前記第2GUIとして前記表示領域に表示させ、
前記2つ以上の選択領域のいずれかがが選択されたとき、選択された選択領域に対応する設定項目の設定画面を表示させる、
項目B1に記載の情報表示システム。
前記制御装置は、
前記複数の設定項目に含まれる2つ以上の設定項目のアイコンが配列された画面を含むGUIを前記第2GUIとして前記表示領域に表示させ、
前記2つ以上の設定項目のアイコンのいずれかが選択されたとき、選択された設定項目の設定画面を表示させる、
項目B1に記載の情報表示システム。
前記制御装置は、
前記複数の設定項目の中からユーザによって予め選択された2つ以上の設定項目のそれぞれに対応するアイコンおよび設定値を含む2つ以上の選択領域を表示する第1画面と、
前記複数の設定項目に含まれる2つ以上の設定項目のアイコンが配列された第2画面とを含むGUIを前記第2GUIとして前記表示領域に表示させ、
前記第1画面と前記第2画面とを、ユーザの操作に応じて切り替える、
項目B1に記載の情報表示システム。
前記制御装置は、選択された設定項目の設定画面を表示させるとき、前記設定画面に他の設定項目が含まれる場合は、前記選択された設定項目設定可能な状態にし、前記他の設定項目を設定できない状態にして前記設定画面を表示させる、項目B1からB4のいずれか1項に記載の情報表示システム。
前記制御装置は、前記メータパネルユニットに接続されたメニュースイッチの操作に応答して、前記第1GUIにおける前記メニュー画面を表示させる、項目B1からB5のいずれか1項に記載の情報表示システム。
前記メータパネルユニットは、指示針を有する第1および第2のアナログメータを有し、
前記ディスプレイ素子は、前記第1および第2のアナログメータの間に設けられている、項目B1からB6のいずれか1項に記載の情報表示システム。
項目B1からB7のいずれか1項に記載の情報表示システムを備えた作業車両。
作業車両用のメータパネルユニットが有するディスプレイ素子に画像を表示させるコンピュータに実装される表示方法であって、
前記作業車両の動作に関する複数の設定項目のそれぞれを設定するためのグラフィカルユーザインターフェース(GUI)を前記ディスプレイ素子の表示領域に表示させることを含み、
前記GUIを表示させることは、
前記複数の設定項目がカテゴリごとに分類されたメニュー画面から、複数段階の選択を経て目的の設定項目の設定画面に遷移するメニュー選択機能を提供する第1GUIを表示させることと、
前記複数の設定項目の一部について、1回の選択で目的の設定項目の設定画面に遷移するショートカット機能を提供する第2GUIを表示させることと、
を含む、表示方法。
作業車両用のメータパネルユニットが有するディスプレイ素子に画像を表示させるコンピュータによって実行されるコンピュータプログラムであって、前記コンピュータに、
前記作業車両の動作に関する複数の設定項目のそれぞれを設定するためのグラフィカルユーザインターフェース(GUI)を前記ディスプレイ素子の表示領域に表示させることを実行させ、
前記GUIを表示させることは、
前記複数の設定項目がカテゴリごとに分類されたメニュー画面から、複数段階の選択を経て目的の設定項目の設定画面に遷移するメニュー選択機能を提供する第1GUIを表示させることと、
前記複数の設定項目の一部について、1回の選択で目的の設定項目の設定画面に遷移するショートカット機能を提供する第2GUIを表示させることと、
を含む、コンピュータプログラム。
作業車両用の情報表示システムであって、
ディスプレイ素子を有するメータパネルユニットと、
前記メータパネルユニットを制御する制御装置と、
を備え、
前記ディスプレイ素子の表示領域はパフォーマンスモニタ領域を含み、
作業車両の情報に関する複数の項目から1以上の項目を選択し、前記パフォーマンスモニタ領域に選択した項目を表示させる選択操作をユーザが行うことが可能であり、
前記制御装置は、前記複数の項目のそれぞれに関連するアイコン、および、前記複数の項目のそれぞれを説明する文言の組み合わせのリストを含む説明画像を前記表示領域に表示し、前記ユーザによる選択操作をガイドする、情報表示システム。
前記選択操作をユーザに可能とする入力装置を備え、
前記制御装置は、前記選択操作に応じた前記入力装置からの指令に応答して、前記表示領域に表示するカーソルを移動させ、
前記ユーザが前記選択操作を行っているときに、前記説明画像に表示される前記複数の項目のうちの1つの項目から前記カーソルが所定時間移動しない場合、前記制御装置は、前記カーソルが合った項目をより詳細に説明する説明文を表示させる、項目C1に記載の情報表示システム。
前記制御装置は、前記複数の項目のそれぞれを説明する前記文言を表示する領域と同じ領域内に前記説明文をスクロールして表示させる、項目C2に記載の情報表示システム。
前記説明画像は、前記複数の項目のうちの少なくとも1つが示す機能パフォーマンスの操作の種別を示す種別アイコンをさらに含む、項目C1に記載の情報表示システム。
前記メータパネルユニットは、指示針を有する第1および第2のアナログメータを有し、
前記ディスプレイ素子は、前記第1および第2のアナログメータの間に設けられている、項目C1からC3のいずれか1項に記載の情報表示システム。
項目C1からC5のいずれか1項に記載の情報表示システムを備える作業車両。
作業車両用のメータパネルユニットが有するディスプレイ素子に画像を表示する、コンピュータに実装される表示方法であって、
前記ディスプレイ素子の表示領域はパフォーマンスモニタ領域を含み、
作業車両の情報に関する複数の項目を前記表示領域に表示することと、
前記複数の項目から1以上の項目をユーザに選択させることと、
前記複数の項目のそれぞれに関連するアイコン、および、前記複数の項目のそれぞれを説明する文言の組み合わせのリストを含む説明画像を前記表示領域に表示し、前記ユーザによる選択操作をガイドすることと、
前記ユーザによって選択された項目を前記パフォーマンスモニタ領域に表示することと、
を含む表示方法。
作業車両用のメータパネルユニットが有するディスプレイ素子に画像を表示させるコンピュータによって実行されるコンピュータプログラムであって、
前記ディスプレイ素子の表示領域はパフォーマンスモニタ領域を含み、
作業車両の情報に関する複数の項目を前記表示領域に表示させることと、
前記複数の項目から1以上の項目をユーザに選択させることと、
前記複数の項目のそれぞれに関連するアイコン、および、前記複数の項目のそれぞれを説明する文言の組み合わせのリストを含む説明画像を前記表示領域に表示させ、前記ユーザによる選択操作をガイドすることと、
前記ユーザによって選択された項目を前記パフォーマンスモニタ領域に表示させることと、
を、前記コンピュータに実行させるコンピュータプログラム。
図1Aは、本実施形態における作業車両200の例を模式的に示す側面図である。図示される作業車両200は、インプルメント(交換可能な作業装置)300を牽引するトラクタである。
図1Bは、本開示の実施形態において、作業車両のひとつであるトラクタに取り付けられたメータパネルユニット100を模式的に示す正面図である。図示される例において、メータパネルユニット100は、トラクタの運転席の正面側に配置される。具体的には、メータパネルユニット100は、ステアリングホイール(ハンドル)220を回転可能に支持するハンドルステー230の上方において、メータカバー240の開口部に嵌め込まれている。この例におけるステアリングホイール220は、中央のハブ(ホーンカバー)221と、ホーンカバー221から径方向に延びる3本のスポーク222A、222B、222Cと、スポーク222A、222B、222Cによって支持されるリム223とを有している。メータパネルユニット100は、運転席に着座する運転者から視認できる位置に設けられる。図1Bの例では、スポーク222Aとスポーク222Bとの間にある開口部からメータパネルユニット100に表示される様々な情報が視認可能である。
次に、図7から図9を参照して、円弧型インジケータ(C字型のコミュニケーションリング)および見返し板について説明する。
次に、立体目盛り17について説明する。図7および図8に示されるように、立体目盛り17は、概略的にC文字を形成するように、円弧型インジケータ40の内側で円弧状に延びる。また、立体目盛り17は、図3および図7に示されるように、所定間隔で並んだ複数の切り欠き部17Aを有している。この切り欠き部17Aは、立体目盛り17の幅が局所的に小さくなった部分である。切り欠き部17Aの位置は、第1のアナログメータ11において指示針2Aの先が示す目盛りの位置と整合している。このような立体的な切り欠き部17Aが存在することにより、オペレータによる目盛りの読み取りが容易になる。
以下、図11から図14を参照して、本開示の実施形態における情報表示システム500を説明する。図11は、本開示の実施形態における情報表示システム500の構成例を模式的に示すブロック図である。情報表示システム500は、前述したメータパネルユニット100と、メータパネルユニット100を制御する制御装置400とを備える。制御装置400は、作業車両内に配置される電子制御ユニット(ECU)を含んでいてもよい。情報表示システム500は、ブザー、スピーカなどの音響装置を更に備え得る。
次に図16を参照して、表示領域のセグメンテーションについて説明する。図16は、表示領域のセグメンテーションの例を模式的に示す図である。ディスプレイ素子13の表示領域は複数のブロックに区分けされる。言い換えると、ディスプレイ素子13の表示領域は複数の領域を有する。図16に示される例における複数の領域は、プライマリ領域131、サブ領域132およびLCDインジケータ領域133を含む。図16におけるプライマリ領域131は、ディスプレイ素子13の表示領域のうちの点線で囲んだ領域である。サブ領域132は、ディスプレイ素子13の表示領域のうちの破線で囲んだ領域である。LCDインジケータ領域133は、ディスプレイ素子13の表示領域のうちの一点鎖線で囲んだ領域である。これらの3つの領域は互いに重ならない。なお、図16における破線、点線、および一点鎖線は、わかり易さのために、一部が重なって記載されている。
図17は、パフォーマンスモニタ領域132Aに表示される項目画像の例を模式的に示す図である。図17に例示される項目画像は、4個のパフォーマンス項目141~144を含む。パフォーマンス項目141は平均負荷率を示す。パフォーマンス項目142は距離計測を示す。パフォーマンス項目143は平均作業面積効率を示す。パフォーマンス項目144は累積走行距離を示す。図示される例では、各パフォーマンス項目の領域の左寄りにパフォーマンス項目に対応したアイコンが表示され、各パフォーマンス項目の領域の右寄りにパフォーマンス値が表示されている。なお、添付の図面に記載された様々なアイコンの形状は例示に過ぎない。表示領域に表示される各アイコンは任意の形状を有し得る。
情報表示システムの制御装置400は、作業車両の動作に関する複数の設定項目のそれぞれを設定するためのグラフィカルユーザインターフェース(GUI)をディスプレイ素子13の表示領域に表示させる。当該GUIは、複数の設定項目がカテゴリごとに分類されたメニュー画面から、複数段階の選択を経て目的の設定項目の設定画面に遷移するメニュー選択機能を提供する第1GUIと、複数の設定項目の一部について、1回の選択で目的の設定項目の設定画面に遷移するショートカット機能を提供する第2GUIとを含む。このような2種類のGUIにより、全ての設定項目について網羅的に設定が可能なメニュー選択機能と、設定頻度の高い一部の設定項目について素早く設定が可能なショートカット機能とを両立することができる。
情報表示システム500は、ディスプレイ素子13を有するメータパネルユニット100と、メータパネルユニット100を制御する制御装置400とを備え、入力装置170(図15参照)を更に備える。ディスプレイ素子13は、前述したように、作業車両に関する主要情報を示すプライマリ画像を表示するためのプライマリ領域131と、パフォーマンスモニタ領域132Aとを含む表示領域を有する。
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- 作業車両用の情報表示システムであって、
ディスプレイ素子を有するメータパネルユニットと、
前記メータパネルユニットを制御する制御装置と、
を備え、
前記ディスプレイ素子は、ユーザによる特定の操作が可能な項目を示す項目画像が表示される表示領域を有し、
前記制御装置は、前記操作の種類を示す種別アイコンを含む前記項目画像を前記表示領域に表示させる、情報表示システム。 - 前記操作の種類は、設定操作、計測操作およびリセット操作を含む、請求項1に記載の情報表示システム。
- 前記計測操作は、計測開始および計測停止の操作を含み、
計測に関する項目が前記ユーザによって選択されると、前記制御装置が、前記計測開始、前記計測停止または前記計測リセットを確認するためのダイアログを前記表示領域に表示させる、請求項2に記載の情報表示システム。 - 前記計測は走行距離の計測であり、
前記制御装置は、前記走行距離の計測中、前記走行距離の計測を示す計測アイコン、計測動作中であることを示す動作マーク、および計測された距離を更に含む前記項目画像を前記表示領域に表示させる、請求項3に記載の情報表示システム。 - 前記制御装置は、前記走行距離の計測中、前記動作マークを点滅させて表示し、かつ、前記計測アイコンおよび前記計測された距離を色付けして表示させる、請求項4に記載の情報表示システム。
- 前記制御装置は、前記計測アイコンおよび前記計測された距離を同じ色で表示させる、請求項5に記載の情報表示システム。
- 前記制御装置は、前記走行距離の計測中、前記項目画像に含まれる前記計測された距離の表示の色と同じ色で、前記計測された距離を前記ダイアログにも表示させる、請求項5または6に記載の情報表示システム。
- 前記メータパネルユニットは、指示針を有する第1および第2のアナログメータを有し、
前記ディスプレイ素子は、前記第1および第2のアナログメータの間に設けられている、請求項1から6のいずれか1項に記載の情報表示システム。 - 請求項1から6のいずれか1項に記載の情報表示システムを備える作業車両。
- 作業車両用のメータパネルユニットが有するディスプレイ素子に画像を表示する、コンピュータに実装される表示方法であって、
ユーザによる特定の操作が可能な項目を示す項目画像であって、前記操作の種類を示す種別アイコンを含む項目画像を前記ディスプレイ素子の表示領域に表示することを含む、表示方法。 - 作業車両用のメータパネルユニットが有するディスプレイ素子に画像を表示させるコンピュータによって実行されるコンピュータプログラムであって、
ユーザによる特定の操作が可能な項目を示す項目画像であって、前記操作の種類を示す種別アイコンを含む項目画像を前記ディスプレイ素子の表示領域に表示させることを、前記コンピュータに実行させるコンピュータプログラム。 - 作業車両用の情報表示システムであって、
ディスプレイ素子を有するメータパネルユニットと、
前記メータパネルユニットを制御する制御装置と、
を備え、
前記制御装置は、
前記作業車両の動作に関する複数の設定項目のそれぞれを設定するためのグラフィカルユーザインターフェース(GUI)を前記ディスプレイ素子の表示領域に表示させ、
前記GUIは、
前記複数の設定項目がカテゴリごとに分類されたメニュー画面から、複数段階の選択を経て目的の設定項目の設定画面に遷移するメニュー選択機能を提供する第1GUIと、
前記複数の設定項目の一部について、1回の選択で目的の設定項目の設定画面に遷移するショートカット機能を提供する第2GUIと、
を含む、情報表示システム。 - 前記制御装置は、
前記複数の設定項目の中からユーザによって予め選択された2つ以上の設定項目のそれぞれに対応するアイコンおよび設定値を含む2つ以上の選択領域を表示する画面を含むGUIを前記第2GUIとして前記表示領域に表示させ、
前記2つ以上の選択領域のいずれかがが選択されたとき、選択された選択領域に対応する設定項目の設定画面を表示させる、
請求項12に記載の情報表示システム。 - 前記制御装置は、
前記複数の設定項目に含まれる2つ以上の設定項目のアイコンが配列された画面を含むGUIを前記第2GUIとして前記表示領域に表示させ、
前記2つ以上の設定項目のアイコンのいずれかが選択されたとき、選択された設定項目の設定画面を表示させる、
請求項12に記載の情報表示システム。 - 前記制御装置は、
前記複数の設定項目の中からユーザによって予め選択された2つ以上の設定項目のそれぞれに対応するアイコンおよび設定値を含む2つ以上の選択領域を表示する第1画面と、
前記複数の設定項目に含まれる2つ以上の設定項目のアイコンが配列された第2画面とを含むGUIを前記第2GUIとして前記表示領域に表示させ、
前記第1画面と前記第2画面とを、ユーザの操作に応じて切り替える、
請求項12に記載の情報表示システム。 - 前記制御装置は、選択された設定項目の設定画面を表示させるとき、前記設定画面に他の設定項目が含まれる場合は、前記選択された設定項目設定可能な状態にし、前記他の設定項目を設定できない状態にして前記設定画面を表示させる、請求項12から15のいずれか1項に記載の情報表示システム。
- 前記制御装置は、前記メータパネルユニットに接続されたメニュースイッチの操作に応答して、前記第1GUIにおける前記メニュー画面を表示させる、請求項12から15のいずれか1項に記載の情報表示システム。
- 前記メータパネルユニットは、指示針を有する第1および第2のアナログメータを有し、
前記ディスプレイ素子は、前記第1および第2のアナログメータの間に設けられている、請求項12から15のいずれか1項に記載の情報表示システム。 - 請求項12から15のいずれか1項に記載の情報表示システムを備えた作業車両。
- 作業車両用のメータパネルユニットが有するディスプレイ素子に画像を表示させるコンピュータに実装される表示方法であって、
前記作業車両の動作に関する複数の設定項目のそれぞれを設定するためのグラフィカルユーザインターフェース(GUI)を前記ディスプレイ素子の表示領域に表示させることを含み、
前記GUIを表示させることは、
前記複数の設定項目がカテゴリごとに分類されたメニュー画面から、複数段階の選択を経て目的の設定項目の設定画面に遷移するメニュー選択機能を提供する第1GUIを表示させることと、
前記複数の設定項目の一部について、1回の選択で目的の設定項目の設定画面に遷移するショートカット機能を提供する第2GUIを表示させることと、
を含む、表示方法。 - 作業車両用のメータパネルユニットが有するディスプレイ素子に画像を表示させるコンピュータによって実行されるコンピュータプログラムであって、前記コンピュータに、
前記作業車両の動作に関する複数の設定項目のそれぞれを設定するためのグラフィカルユーザインターフェース(GUI)を前記ディスプレイ素子の表示領域に表示させることを実行させ、
前記GUIを表示させることは、
前記複数の設定項目がカテゴリごとに分類されたメニュー画面から、複数段階の選択を経て目的の設定項目の設定画面に遷移するメニュー選択機能を提供する第1GUIを表示させることと、
前記複数の設定項目の一部について、1回の選択で目的の設定項目の設定画面に遷移するショートカット機能を提供する第2GUIを表示させることと、
を含む、コンピュータプログラム。 - 作業車両用の情報表示システムであって、
ディスプレイ素子を有するメータパネルユニットと、
前記メータパネルユニットを制御する制御装置と、
を備え、
前記ディスプレイ素子の表示領域はパフォーマンスモニタ領域を含み、
作業車両の情報に関する複数の項目から1以上の項目を選択し、前記パフォーマンスモニタ領域に選択した項目を表示させる選択操作をユーザが行うことが可能であり、
前記制御装置は、前記複数の項目のそれぞれに関連するアイコン、および、前記複数の項目のそれぞれを説明する文言の組み合わせのリストを含む説明画像を前記表示領域に表示し、前記ユーザによる選択操作をガイドする、情報表示システム。 - 前記選択操作をユーザに可能とする入力装置を備え、
前記制御装置は、前記選択操作に応じた前記入力装置からの指令に応答して、前記表示領域に表示するカーソルを移動させ、
前記ユーザが前記選択操作を行っているときに、前記説明画像に表示される前記複数の項目のうちの1つの項目から前記カーソルが所定時間移動しない場合、前記制御装置は、前記カーソルが合った項目をより詳細に説明する説明文を表示させる、請求項22に記載の情報表示システム。 - 前記制御装置は、前記複数の項目のそれぞれを説明する前記文言を表示する領域と同じ領域内に前記説明文をスクロールして表示させる、請求項23に記載の情報表示システム。
- 前記説明画像は、前記複数の項目のうちの少なくとも1つが示す機能パフォーマンスの操作の種別を示す種別アイコンをさらに含む、請求項22に記載の情報表示システム。
- 前記メータパネルユニットは、指示針を有する第1および第2のアナログメータを有し、
前記ディスプレイ素子は、前記第1および第2のアナログメータの間に設けられている、請求項22から25のいずれか1項に記載の情報表示システム。 - 請求項22から26のいずれか1項に記載の情報表示システムを備える作業車両。
- 作業車両用のメータパネルユニットが有するディスプレイ素子に画像を表示する、コンピュータに実装される表示方法であって、
前記ディスプレイ素子の表示領域はパフォーマンスモニタ領域を含み、
作業車両の情報に関する複数の項目を前記表示領域に表示することと、
前記複数の項目から1以上の項目をユーザに選択させることと、
前記複数の項目のそれぞれに関連するアイコン、および、前記複数の項目のそれぞれを説明する文言の組み合わせのリストを含む説明画像を前記表示領域に表示し、前記ユーザによる選択操作をガイドすることと、
前記ユーザによって選択された項目を前記パフォーマンスモニタ領域に表示することと、
を含む表示方法。 - 作業車両用のメータパネルユニットが有するディスプレイ素子に画像を表示させるコンピュータによって実行されるコンピュータプログラムであって、
前記ディスプレイ素子の表示領域はパフォーマンスモニタ領域を含み、
作業車両の情報に関する複数の項目を前記表示領域に表示させることと、
前記複数の項目から1以上の項目をユーザに選択させることと、
前記複数の項目のそれぞれに関連するアイコン、および、前記複数の項目のそれぞれを説明する文言の組み合わせのリストを含む説明画像を前記表示領域に表示させ、前記ユーザによる選択操作をガイドすることと、
前記ユーザによって選択された項目を前記パフォーマンスモニタ領域に表示させることと、
を、前記コンピュータに実行させるコンピュータプログラム。
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