Head-up display system, and method and apparatus for controlling the same

摘要

Systems, methods and an apparatus for controlling a head-up display system are disclosed. One inventive aspect includes a transparent display positioned between a driver's seat and a vehicle windshield, a display mode setting unit and an image adjustment unit. The display mode setting unit is configured to set a display mode of the transparent display based on an angle between the transparent display and a vehicle body. The image adjust unit is configured to adjust an image displayed on the transparent display according to the display mode.

主权项

1. A head-up display system for a vehicle, the display system comprising:
a transparent display located between a driver's seat and a vehicle windshield, wherein the transparent display is mounted to a vehicle body having a surface to which the transparent display is connected; a display mode setting unit configured to set a display mode of the transparent display as at least one of a first mode or a second mode at least partially based on an angle formed between the transparent display and the surface of the vehicle body; an image adjustment unit configured to adjust an image displayed on the transparent display according to the display mode; at least one sensor configured to measure an amount of external light outside the vehicle and an amount of internal light inside the vehicle; and a hinge controller configured to control the angle to operate the transparent display in one of the first mode at a first angle or the second mode at a second angle at least partially based on the amount of external light and the amount of internal light, wherein the image adjustment unit is configured to increase a brightness of the image displayed on the transparent display when the amount of external light is greater than the amount of internal light, wherein the image adjustment unit is configured to decrease the brightness of the image displayed on the transparent display when the amount of external light is less than the amount of internal light, and wherein the second angle is different from the first angle.