DE19741896A1 - Automobile image screen display for potentially hazardous situations, e.g. traffic accidents during parking - Google Patents

Automobile image screen display for potentially hazardous situations, e.g. traffic accidents during parking

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DE19741896A1
DE19741896A1 DE19741896A DE19741896A DE19741896A1 DE 19741896 A1 DE19741896 A1 DE 19741896A1 DE 19741896 A DE19741896 A DE 19741896A DE 19741896 A DE19741896 A DE 19741896A DE 19741896 A1 DE19741896 A1 DE 19741896A1
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Abstract

The image screen display (11,12) is positioned in the line of sight of the automobile driver and controlled by electronic processing of information provided by sensors detecting the environment immediately around the vehicle. The display mode of the image screen display is switched in dependence on a vehicle operating parameter, e.g. the velocity, or the selected gear ratio.

Description

Die Erfindung bezieht sich auf eine Vorrichtung mit den im Oberbegriff des Patentanspruchs 1 angegebenen Merkma­ len.The invention relates to a device with the Merkma specified in the preamble of claim 1 len.

Derartige Vorrichtungen werden eingesetzt, um es insbe­ sondere dem Fahrer eines Kraftfahrzeugs zu ermöglichen, schwer einsehbare Bereiche der Fahrzeugumgebung wahrzu­ nehmen und so kritische Fahrsituationen zu vermeiden.Such devices are used to esp in particular to enable the driver of a motor vehicle areas of the vehicle surroundings that are difficult to see take and thus avoid critical driving situations.

Diese Bereiche, zu denen die Sicht verbessert werden soll, liegen vornehmlich im Heck- und im Frontbereich des Fahrzeugs. Sehr nahe am Kraftfahrzeug sind sogenannte tote Bereiche, die von Hauben oder Säulen des Kraftfahr­ zeugs abgedeckt und damit nicht einsehbar sind. Beim Ein- und Ausparken kann dies problematisch sein. Gleichermaßen ist auch der mittels eines Rückspiegels einsehbare Be­ reich je nach Lage des Spiegels und Karosseriegestaltung eingeschränkt. Zusätzlich besteht die Möglichkeit, daß die Sicht aufgrund von schlechten Wetter- oder Klimaver­ hältnissen durch die Scheibe des Fahrzeugs eingeschränkt ist.These areas to which visibility is improved should lie primarily in the rear and front area of the Vehicle. So-called are very close to the motor vehicle dead areas covered by hoods or pillars of motor vehicles stuff covered and therefore not visible. At the Parking and exiting can be problematic. Alike is also the viewable by means of a rear view mirror rich depending on the position of the mirror and body design limited. There is also the possibility that the view due to bad weather or climate conditions restricted by the window of the vehicle is.

Zur Milderung der genannten Probleme sind verschiedene Lösungen entwickelt worden. Es wurden Abstandssensoren insbesondere im Heckbereich von Fahrzeugen angeordnet, und auf Anzeigeelementen im Fahrzeug wird der Abstand zu im Nahbereich des Fahrzeugs befindlichen Gegenständen an­ gezeigt (Beispiel DE 37 35 847 A1), womit insbesondere Parkvorgänge erleichtert, jedoch nicht die Sicht verbes­ sert wird. Nachteilig ist, daß keine detaillierte Infor­ mation darüber ausgegeben wird, welcher Abstand (also von welchem Ort des Fahrzeugs zu welchem Gegenstand in der Umgebung) angezeigt wird.There are several ways to alleviate the problems mentioned Solutions have been developed. There were distance sensors arranged in particular in the rear area of vehicles,  and on display elements in the vehicle the distance becomes too objects in the vicinity of the vehicle shown (example DE 37 35 847 A1), with which in particular Parking is easier, but not better visibility sert. The disadvantage is that no detailed information mation is output about what distance (i.e. from which location of the vehicle to which object in the Environment) is displayed.

Andererseits existieren diverse Vorschläge zur Anordnung von Kameras am Fahrzeug, die sensorisch Bildinformationen erfassen, welche nach einer elektronischen Verarbeitung auf einem Bildschirm im Fahrzeug angezeigt werden. Die Kameras können an Orten des Fahrzeugs angebracht werden, von wo aus eine freie Sicht möglich ist, so daß also we­ der Karosserieelemente noch die Sicht störende Scheiben einen negativen Einfluß haben. Mit Hilfe der Kameras ist es auch möglich, die Fahrzeugumgebung bei schlechten Wit­ terungsverhältnissen (Regen, Schnee, Nebel, Dunkelheit . . .) unter Umständen besser wahrzunehmen, als dies das menschliche Auge vermag.On the other hand, there are various suggestions for arrangement from cameras on the vehicle that provide sensory image information record which after electronic processing displayed on a screen in the vehicle. The Cameras can be attached to vehicle locations from where a clear view is possible, so that we the body elements still disrupt the view have a negative impact. With the help of cameras it is also possible to Wit the vehicle environment in case of bad conditions (rain, snow, fog, darkness . . .) may be perceived better than this human eye can.

Vorrichtungen der genannten Art dienen nicht nur der Ver­ besserung der Sicht, sondern können auch in automatische Fahrzeug-Steuervorgänge einbezogen werden. So können bei sich nähernden Hindernissen automatische Brems- oder Lenkmanöver eingeleitet werden.Devices of the type mentioned serve not only Ver improve visibility, but can also be in automatic Vehicle control processes are included. So at automatic braking or approaching obstacles Steering maneuvers are initiated.

Aus der DE 27 27 303 A1 ist eine Vorrichtung mit Kamera und Bildschirm bekannt, womit die Sicht eines Fahrzeug­ führers nach hinten verbessert werden soll. Auf eine elektronische Bildverarbeitung wurde verzichtet, jedoch sind spezielle optische Linsensysteme vorgesehen. Ver­ gleichbar, jedoch unter Nutzung mehrerer Bildaufnehmer und mehrerer Displays ist die Anordnung nach DE 32 48 511 A1. DE 27 27 303 A1 describes a device with a camera and screen known, which gives the view of a vehicle leader should be improved to the rear. On a electronic image processing was dispensed with, however special optical lens systems are provided. Ver similar, but using several image recorders and several displays is the arrangement according to DE 32 48 511 A1.  

Eine gattungsgemäße Vorrichtung ist in dem Gebrauchsmu­ ster DE 296 12 536 U1 beschrieben, wo zumindest eine Vi­ deokamera und ein Monitor im Fahrzeug vorgesehen sind. Der Monitor ist vorzugsweise als Ersatz eines Innenrück­ spiegels angeordnet und es ist vorgesehen, variable Bild­ informationen darzustellen, was durch elektronische Bear­ beitung der aufgenommenen Bilder möglich ist. So können verschiedene Bildausschnitte einzeln oder gleichzeitig über den Monitor ausgegeben werden.A generic device is in the utility ster DE 296 12 536 U1, where at least one Vi deo camera and a monitor are provided in the vehicle. The monitor is preferably used as a replacement for an inside back arranged in a mirror and it is intended to variable image information to represent what is electronic through Bear processing of the recorded images is possible. So can different image sections individually or simultaneously output on the monitor.

Alle bislang vorgestellten Kamera-Monitor-Systeme in Kraftfahrzeugen haben den Mangel, daß nur begrenzt über­ sichtliche zweidimensionale Bilder dargestellt werden können. Es besteht zwar der Vorteil, daß Bereiche einge­ sehen werden können, die dem Auge des Fahrzeugführers verborgen sind, aber die Übersichtlichkeit der Bildinfor­ mationen ist begrenzt. Dieses Problem wird bedeutender, wenn die Anzahl der Kameras am Fahrzeug gering sein soll, da dann jede Kamera einen relativ großen Raum einsehen muß. Damit müssen optische Hilfsmittel (beispielsweise Weitwinkelobjektive) verwendet werden, die zu einer Ver­ zerrung des Bildes führen. Die Aufhebung der Verzerrung vor der Darstellung ist zwar durch aufwendige elektroni­ sche Bildverarbeitung möglich, jedoch fehlt auch dann die Übersichtlichkeit wegen der zweidimensionalen Darstel­ lung, welche keine Abstandsinformationen beinhaltet.All camera monitor systems presented so far in Motor vehicles have the shortcoming that only limited visible two-dimensional images are displayed can. There is the advantage that areas are closed can be seen by the driver's eye are hidden, but the clarity of the image information mations is limited. This problem becomes more significant if the number of cameras on the vehicle should be small, because then each camera can see a relatively large space got to. This means that optical aids (e.g. Wide-angle lenses) are used, which lead to a ver distort the image. The removal of the distortion before the presentation is by elaborate electronics image processing possible, but even then the Clarity because of the two-dimensional display which does not contain distance information.

Ein weiterer Nachteil der bekannten Vorrichtungen ist, daß dem Fahrer ein relativ hoher Einstellaufwand überlas­ sen wird. Zur Anpassung des Bildes an die aktuelle Fahr­ situation hat der Fahrer beispielsweise die Kameraoptik oder den Anzeigemodus einzustellen, was ihn von der aktu­ ellen Verkehrslage ablenkt.Another disadvantage of the known devices is that the driver left a relatively high adjustment effort will. To adapt the image to the current driving For example, the driver has the camera optics or to set the display mode, which keeps it from the current distracts from traffic.

Es ist Aufgabe der Erfindung, eine Vorrichtung zur beson­ ders übersichtlichen bildlichen Darstellung von Bereichen der Fahrzeugumgebung zu schaffen, wobei der Aufwand für den Fahrer zur Bedienung der Vorrichtung minimiert werden soll.It is an object of the invention to provide a device for the clear visual representation of areas to create the vehicle environment, the effort for  the driver to operate the device can be minimized should.

Zur Lösung dieser Aufgabe wurde eine gattungsgemäße Vor­ richtung mit einer Steuereinheit ausgestattet, der neben den Bildinformationen auch Betriebskennwerte des Fahr­ zeugs zugeleitet werden. Die Steuereinheit ist derart ausgebildet, daß sie in Abhängigkeit der Betriebskennwer­ te die Art der bildlichen Darstellung im Fahrzeug ein­ stellt. Es ist möglich, zwischen einer Darstellungsart "Draufsicht auf die Kraftfahrzeugumgebung", was einer Vo­ gelperspektive entspricht, und einer Darstellungsart "Realbild" umzuschalten. Das "Realbild" ist die bekannte Art der Darstellung der Kameraperspektive, die keine Ab­ standsinformationen beinhaltet. Abstände können nur auf Basis von Erfahrungswerten geschätzt werden.To solve this problem was a generic before direction equipped with a control unit next to the operating information of the driving stuff to be fed. The control unit is like this trained that they depend on the company the type of visualization in the vehicle poses. It is possible to choose between a display type "Top view of the vehicle environment", which a Vo gel perspective corresponds, and a type of representation Switch "real picture". The "real picture" is the familiar one Type of presentation of the camera perspective that does not include Ab status information includes. Spaces can only be on Based on empirical values.

Neu und von besonderem Vorteil ist die Möglichkeit der Darstellung der "Draufsicht". Diese Art der Darstellung wird ermöglicht, wenn die Bildinformationen, die senso­ risch erfaßt werden, auch Informationen über die Raumlage von Elementen des aufgenommenen Bildes enthalten. Es wird also zu jedem Punkt der Bildfläche ein Entfernungswert ermittelt, was mit Hilfe von intelligenter Sensorfusion möglich ist.The possibility of is new and of particular advantage Representation of the "top view". This kind of representation is made possible when the image information is senso rically recorded, including information about the location of elements of the captured image. It will that is, a distance value for each point on the image surface determines what is using intelligent sensor fusion is possible.

Neben den beiden genannten Darstellungsarten kann die bildliche Darstellung der Fahrzeugumgebung bei Bestehen bestimmter Betriebsparanieter auch ganz abgebrochen werden (bei "Zündung Aus" oder wenn keine sinnvolle Darstellung möglich ist).In addition to the two types of display mentioned, the pictorial representation of the vehicle environment if it exists certain company savers can also be canceled entirely (with "ignition off" or if no meaningful representation is possible).

Als der Steuereinheit zu übermittelnde Betriebskennwerte sind vorzugsweise die Werte "Fahrzeuggeschwindigkeit", und/oder "eingelegter Gang" (am Schaltgetriebe einge­ stellte Schaltstufe) anzugeben. As operating parameters to be transmitted to the control unit are preferably the values "vehicle speed", and / or "engaged gear" (engaged on the manual transmission set switching stage).  

Kameras zur sensorischen Erfassung der Bildinformationen können insbesondere am Heck und oder im Frontbereich des Kraftfahrzeugs angeordnet werden. Im Fahrzeug wird ein oder auch mehrere Bildschirme angeordnet, wobei auch be­ reits für andere Zwecke (wie Navigationssystem) genutzte Bildschirme zur Bilddarstellung verwendet werden können. Von Vorteil ist die Anwendung eines Bildschirms als Er­ satz eines Innenrückspiegels, wie dies in DE 296 12 536 U1 gezeigt ist. Auf diesem Bildschirm wird das Realbild dargestellt, welches von einer Kamera im Heckbereich auf­ genommen wird. Wird der Rückwärtsgang am Schaltgetriebe eingestellt, wird die Art der Bilddarstellung dort umge­ schaltet auf "Draufsicht" oder die "Draufsicht" wird auf einem weiteren Bildschirm zusätzlich dargestellt. Da bei Rückwärtsfahrt die Information eines Navigationssystems nicht notwendig ist, bietet sich dieser Bildschirm beson­ ders an.Cameras for the sensory acquisition of the image information can in particular at the rear and or in the front area of the Motor vehicle are arranged. In the vehicle is a or arranged several screens, also be already used for other purposes (like navigation system) Screens can be used for image display. It is advantageous to use a screen as He Set of an interior rearview mirror, as in DE 296 12 536 U1 is shown. On this screen the real picture shown, which from a camera in the rear area is taken. Will reverse gear on the manual gearbox set, the type of image display is reversed there switches to "top view" or the "top view" becomes shown on another screen. There with Reversing the information of a navigation system this screen is particularly useful otherwise.

Die der Steuereinheit zugeleiteten Geschwindigkeitsdaten sind vorteilhaft nutzbar zur Festlegung des Darstellungs­ maßstabs auf dem Bildschirm. Es sollte ein Darstellungs­ maßstab gewählt werden, der dem Fahrer auch die Möglich­ keit zur Reaktion beläßt. Von Vorteil ist die Darstellung eines Bereiches, der innerhalb von einer bis etwa zehn Sekunden erreichbar ist.The speed data supplied to the control unit can be used to determine the presentation scale on the screen. It should be a representation scale that gives the driver the possibility leaves reaction to. The representation is advantageous an area that ranges from one to about ten Seconds can be reached.

Auf dem Bildschirm/den Bildschirmen können neben den genannten Bilddarstellungen zusätzlich auch weitere In­ formationen dargestellt werden. Diese sind neben den Bil­ dern oder in diese "eingemischt" darstellbar. So können Abstands-, Richtungs-, Geschwindigkeitsinformationen aus­ gegeben oder auch Vorschläge für Fahrmanöver angezeigt werden.On the screen (s) next to the mentioned image representations also in addition formations are displayed. These are next to the bil or "mixed in" with them. So can Distance, direction, speed information given or suggestions for driving maneuvers displayed become.

Kommt auch eine Kamera im Frontbereich des Fahrzeugs zum Einsatz, ist es ebenfalls sinnvoll, den Darstellungsmaß­ stab auf einem Bildschirm geschwindigkeitsabhängig einzu­ stellen. Um dem Fahrer eine schnelle Gewöhnung an das Sy­ stem zu ermöglichen, sollte der Maßstab gleichzeitig mit Gangwechselvorgängen gewechselt werden, so daß jedem Gang ein fester Maßstab zugeordnet ist.There is also a camera in the front of the vehicle Use, it also makes sense to set the display size bar on a screen depending on the speed  put. To get the driver used to the Sy quickly To enable the stem, the scale should coincide with Gear changes are changed so that each gear a fixed scale is assigned.

Bei guter Sicht ist die Darstellung des Frontkamera-Bil­ des weniger wichtig, was sich bei schlechten Sichtver­ hältnissen aber ändert. Wird bei Auswertung der dreidi­ mensionalen Bildinformationen eine Person oder ein Gegen­ stand im Fahrbereich des Fahrzeugs festgestellt, kann die Art der Bilddarstellung auch hier umgeschaltet werden von "Realbild" auf "Draufsicht", wobei dann exakte Abstands­ informationen ersichtlich sind. Je nach Kameraart und -optik ist es möglich, die erfaßten Objekte auf dem Bild­ schirm darzustellen, bevor sie für das menschliche Auge sichtbar sind. Die Bildausgabe kann dann gekoppelt werden mit der Ausgabe von Warntönen oder mit einer Sprachausga­ be von Hinweisen.If the visibility is good, the front camera image is shown the less important what is in poor visibility but changes. When evaluating the dreidi dimensional image information of a person or a counterpart stand in the driving area of the vehicle, the Type of image display can also be switched from here "Real image" on "top view", then exact distance information can be seen. Depending on the camera type and -optics it is possible to see the captured objects on the picture screen to represent before the human eye are visible. The image output can then be coupled with the output of warning tones or with a voice output be of clues.

Die "Draufsicht auf die Fahrzeugumgebung" sollte die für das Fahrzeug momentan wichtigen Abstandsinformationen übersichtlich darbieten. Hierzu sind berechnete Schemata der Umgebung besser geeignet als komplizierte Bilder, wo­ bei aber auch die schnelle Umrechnung der Bilder der Ka­ meraperspektive in eine Bild-Draufsicht möglich ist. Es genügt die Darstellung der Konturen der in Kürze erreich­ baren Objekte entweder für sich allein und mit einer Füllfarbe ausgefüllt oder als Umrandung der umgerechneten Bild-Draufsicht. Details der Objekte und entfernte Objek­ te sollten nicht dargestellt werden, da diese nur die Aufmerksamkeit stören. Die schematisch gezeigten Objekte sollten sich innerhalb eines Bildschirmrasters befinden, das direkte Rückschlüsse auf Entfernungen zuläßt. Es er­ scheint vorteilhaft, wenn die Kontur (oder ein Teil da­ von) des eigenen Fahrzeugs in der Draufsicht immer an derselben Stelle des Bildschirms angeordnet ist.The "top view of the vehicle environment" should be the one for the vehicle currently important distance information present clearly. There are calculated schemes for this the environment better suited than complicated pictures where but also the fast conversion of the pictures of the Ka perspective in an image top view is possible. It suffice is the representation of the contours which will be reached shortly objects either alone or with one Fill color filled in or as a border around the converted Image top view. Details of the objects and removed object te should not be shown as these are only the Disrupt attention. The objects shown schematically should be within a screen grid, that allows direct conclusions about distances. It he seems advantageous if the contour (or part of it from) of your own vehicle in the top view the same place on the screen.

Details der Erfindung werden anhand eines Ausführungsbei­ spiels beschrieben. Von den zugehörigen Zeichnungen zeigt:Details of the invention are illustrated in an embodiment game described. From the associated drawings shows:

Fig. 1 eine schematisch dargestellte Fahrsituation eines Fahrzeugs, welches mit der erfin­ dungsgemäßen Vorrichtung ausgestattet ist; Figure 1 is a schematically illustrated driving situation of a vehicle which is equipped with the inventive device.

Fig. 2 den Armaturentafel- und Windschutzscheiben­ bereich des Fahrzeugs nach Fig. 1, von dessen Innenraum aus, bei vergrößerter Dar­ stellung zweier in diesem Bereich angeord­ neter Bildschirme. Fig. 2 shows the dashboard and windshield area of the vehicle according to FIG. 1, from the interior of which, in an enlarged Dar position, two screens arranged in this area.

In Fig. 1 sind drei Kraftfahrzeuge 1 bis 3 gezeigt, wo­ bei sich das Fahrzeug 2 in einer Einparksituation befin­ det. Das Fahrzeug 2 soll in eine Lücke zwischen den Fahr­ zeugen 1 und 3 gefahren werden. Beim Einparken sind ein Bürgersteig 4, ein Laternenmast 5 sowie ein Ball 6 zu be­ achten, womit beispielhaft mögliche Objekte im Fahrbe­ reich gezeigt sein sollen. Das Fahrzeug 2 ist mit einer Vorrichtung zur Darstellung eines Bereiches 7 der Umge­ bung des Fahrzeugs 2 ausgestattet. Schematisch in Fig. 1 angedeutet ist eine Kamera 8 zur sensorischen Erfassung von Bildinformationen. Da die Kamera 8 im Heck des Fahr­ zeugs 2 angeordnet ist, erstreckt sich der zu beobachten­ de Umgebungsbereich 7 vom Fahrzeug 2 aus keilförmig nach hinten. Eine weitere Kamera könnte wie weiter oben be­ schrieben im Frontbereich des Fahrzeugs 2 angeordnet sein, wobei mittels dieser Kamera dann der Fahrbereich und/oder die Fahrbahn vor dem Fahrzeug 2 beobachtet wird.In Fig. 1, three motor vehicles 1 to 3 are shown, where the vehicle 2 is in a parking situation. The vehicle 2 is to be driven into a gap between the driving witnesses 1 and 3 . When parking, a sidewalk 4 , a lamppost 5 and a ball 6 must be observed, which should be shown as an example of possible objects in the driving area. The vehicle 2 is equipped with a device for displaying an area 7 of the surroundings of the vehicle 2 . A camera 8 for the sensory detection of image information is indicated schematically in FIG. 1. Since the camera 8 is arranged in the rear of the traveling truck 2, the observed de surrounding region 7 extends from the vehicle 2 in a wedge shape towards the rear. A further camera could be arranged in the front area of the vehicle 2 , as described above, the camera then observing the driving area and / or the road ahead of the vehicle 2 .

Der in Fig. 2 dargestellte Innenraumbereich des Fahr­ zeugs 2 umfaßt vornehmlich eine Instrumententafel 9 sowie eine Windschutzscheibe 10 in bekannter Ausführung.The interior region of the traveling truck 2 illustrated in Fig. 2 comprises mainly an instrument panel 9 and a windshield 10 in the prior art.

In der Instrumententafel 9 ist ein Bildschirm 11 eines Navigationssystems angeordnet, und ein weiterer Bild­ schirm 12 ist als Ersatz eines Innenrückspiegels an der Windschutzscheibe 10 befestigt. Beide Bildschirme 11, 12 sind rechts neben der Darstellung des Fahrzeuginnenraum­ bereiches vergrößert gezeigt.In the instrument panel 9 , a screen 11 of a navigation system is arranged, and another screen 12 is attached to the windshield 10 as a replacement for an interior rear-view mirror. Both screens 11 , 12 are shown enlarged to the right of the representation of the vehicle interior area.

Die Bildschirme 11, 12 und die Kamera 8 sind mit einer nicht dargestellten Steuereinheit verbunden, wobei die Steuereinheit die Kamerasignale verarbeitet und die Bild­ schirme 11, 12 ansteuert. Die Steuereinheit kann integra­ ler Bestandteil eines Bildschirms 11, 12 oder der Kamera 8 sein oder sie ist separat im Kraftfahrzeug anzuordnen. Ihr werden zusätzlich zu den Kamerasignalen weitere Be­ triebskennwerte des Kraftfahrzeugs 2 zugeleitet, dies sind insbesondere ein Signal von der Fahrzeugzündung (Mo­ tor Ein/Aus), ein Geschwindigkeitssignal und ein Signal vom Schaltgetriebe, welches im Beispiel manuell über ei­ nen Schalthebel 13 bedienbar ist. Die Art der bildlichen Darstellung der Kamerasignale auf den Bildschirmen 11, 12 wird von der Steuereinheit in Abhängigkeit von den Be­ triebskennwerten eingestellt:
Bei nicht in Betrieb befindlichem Fahrzeug 2 (Zündung aus) wird auf die gesamte Vorrichtung zur Darstellung des Umgebungsbereiches abgestellt.The screens 11 , 12 and the camera 8 are connected to a control unit, not shown, wherein the control unit processes the camera signals and controls the screens 11 , 12 . The control unit can be an integral part of a screen 11 , 12 or the camera 8 or it can be arranged separately in the motor vehicle. In addition to the camera signals, additional operating parameters of the motor vehicle 2 are supplied to them, in particular a signal from the vehicle ignition (engine on / off), a speed signal and a signal from the manual transmission, which in the example can be operated manually via a gear lever 13 . The type of visual representation of the camera signals on the screens 11 , 12 is set by the control unit as a function of the operating parameters:
When the vehicle 2 is not in operation (ignition off), the entire device for displaying the surrounding area is used.

Wird die Zündung auf "Ein" gestellt, beginnt der Betrieb der Vorrichtung, wobei der Bildschirm 11 nicht mit Ka­ merasignalen beaufschlagt wird, sondern von der Navigati­ onsvorrichtung angesteuert wird. Der Bildschirm 12 wird jedoch derart angesteuert, daß das von der Kamera 8 auf­ genommene Realbild dargestellt wird. Es ist darauf hinzu­ weisen, daß dieses Realbild etwa dem entspricht, was ein Fahrer sieht, wenn er aus dem Heckfenster des Fahrzeugs 2 schaut (ohne Einschränkungen durch Haube und Säulen), al­ so keine spiegelbildliche Darstellung ist. Dies erfordert sicherlich eine kurze Gewöhnungszeit. Besteht der Wunsch nach einer spiegelbildlichen Darstellung, kann dies ein­ fach über die Steuereinheit realisiert werden. Der Fahrer sollte hier eine Vorwahlmöglichkeit erhalten.If the ignition is set to "on", operation of the device begins, the screen 11 not being subjected to camera signals, but being controlled by the navigation device. However, the screen 12 is controlled in such a way that the real image taken by the camera 8 is displayed. It should be pointed out that this real image corresponds approximately to what a driver sees when he looks out of the rear window of vehicle 2 (without restrictions by the hood and columns), so it is not a mirror image. This certainly takes a short time to get used to. If there is a desire for a mirror image, this can easily be done via the control unit. The driver should be given a pre-selection option here.

Im Ausführungsbeispiel wird auf dem Bildschirm 12 grund­ sätzlich das Realbild dargestellt, wobei dieses Realbild jedoch über die Steuereinheit betriebskennwertabhängig eingestellt wird. Bei Vorwärtsfahrt (erster bis fünfter Gang eingelegt) wird ein konstanter Bereich hinter dem Fahrzeug 2 dargestellt, der kleiner sein kann als der Be­ reich 7, der bei Rückwärtsfahrt angezeigt wird. Dies wird elektronisch durch Bildauswahl oder über gesteuerte Optik der Kamera durch die Steuereinheit realisiert. Bild-Dar­ stellungswinkel und -helligkeit sind über Knöpfe 14, 15 am Bildschirm 12 einstellbar, so daß die Darstellung in­ dividuellen Wünschen anzupassen ist. Auch an sich bekann­ te Memory-Funktionen sind integrierbar.In the exemplary embodiment, the real image is basically displayed on the screen 12 , but this real image is set via the control unit as a function of the operating characteristic. When driving forward (first to fifth gear engaged), a constant area is shown behind the vehicle 2 , which may be smaller than the loading area 7 , which is displayed when reversing. This is implemented electronically by image selection or by the control unit via controlled optics of the camera. Image-Dar position angle and brightness are adjustable via buttons 14 , 15 on the screen 12 , so that the representation can be adjusted in individual requests. Well-known memory functions can also be integrated.

Der Bildschirm 11 wird von der Vorrichtung, insbesondere der genannten Steuereinheit angesteuert, wenn der Rück­ wärtsgang eingelegt wird. Dann wird dort das Navigations­ system abgeschaltet und die "Draufsicht" auf den von der Kamera 8 aufgenommenen Bereich 7 dargestellt. Dies ist möglich, da die Kamera 8 nicht nur die herkömmlich be­ kannten Daten des Realbildes liefert, sondern auch noch Entfernungsdaten zu den aufgenommenen Bildpunkten an die Steuereinheit übermittelt. Dies ist ein besonderer Vor­ teil der erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung, da jetzt eine Darstellungsart (Draufsicht) möglich wird, die direkten Rückschluß auf Entfernungen des Fahrzeugs 2 von Objekten der Umgebung zuläßt. Es können vom Bildschirm 11 Entfer­ nungen zu diesen Objekten (Fahrzeug 3; Bürgersteig 4; La­ ternenmast 5; Ball 6) direkt abgelesen werden, was eine wesentliche Komfortverbesserung gegenüber herkömmlich be­ kannten Entfernungsanzeigen darstellt. Von weiterem be­ sonderen Vorteil ist, daß die Darstellungen in Abhängig­ keit von der Fahrsituation eingestellt werden, was ablen­ kenden Bedienaufwand verhindert.The screen 11 is controlled by the device, in particular the control unit mentioned, when the reverse gear is engaged. Then the navigation system is switched off there and the “top view” of the area 7 recorded by the camera 8 is shown. This is possible because the camera 8 not only delivers the conventionally known data of the real image, but also transmits distance data to the recorded pixels to the control unit. This is a special part of the device according to the invention, since a type of representation (top view) is now possible that allows direct conclusions to be drawn about the distances of the vehicle 2 from surrounding objects. It can be read from the screen 11 distances to these objects (vehicle 3 ; sidewalk 4 ; mast 5 ; ball 6 ) directly, which represents a significant improvement in comfort compared to conventionally known distance indicators. Another special advantage is that the displays are set depending on the driving situation, which prevents distracting operating effort.

Die Darstellung der Draufsicht auf dem Bildschirm 11 er­ folgt unter Berücksichtigung der Fahrgeschwindigkeit, welche bei eingelegtem Rückwärtsgang normalerweise klei­ ner/gleich Null ist. Der Darstellungsmaßstab wird ge­ schwindigkeitsabhängig zwischen zwei oder drei Stufen verstellt, so daß ein Entfernungsbereich sichtbar ist, der auch Reaktionen des Fahrers zuläßt. Die Steuereinheit stellt die Heckkontur des eigenen Fahrzeugs 2 als festen Balken 16 am unteren Bildrand dar und zeigt im Beispiel von dort aus einen Bereich von etwas über drei Meter hin­ ter dem Fahrzeug 2. Bei konstanter Geschwindigkeit von hier -0,8 m/s ist damit ein Fahrbereich darstellbar, der in den folgenden vier Sekunden erreicht würde.The representation of the top view on the screen 11 he takes into account the driving speed, which is normally smaller / equal to zero when reverse gear is engaged. The display scale is adjusted depending on the speed between two or three levels, so that a distance range is visible, which also allows reactions of the driver. The control unit displays the rear contour of one's own vehicle 2 as a fixed bar 16 at the bottom of the image and, in the example, shows an area a little over three meters behind the vehicle 2 . At a constant speed of -0.8 m / s, a driving range can be represented that would be reached in the following four seconds.

Zur Verringerung der von der Steuereinheit zu verarbei­ tenden Daten werden die Kameradaten, die außerhalb des darzustellenden Entfernungsbereiches liegen, verworfen. Anschließend werden durch elektronische Bildverarbeitung die äußeren Konturen von Objekten der aufgenommenen Umge­ bung ermittelt und andere Objekte werden ebenfalls elimi­ niert. Die Konturen werden ausgefüllt und dieses schema­ tische Bild der Draufsicht wird in einem Raster 17 darge­ stellt.In order to reduce the data to be processed by the control unit, the camera data which lie outside the distance range to be displayed are discarded. The outer contours of objects in the recorded environment are then determined by electronic image processing and other objects are also eliminated. The contours are filled and this schematic image of the top view is shown in a grid 17 Darge.

Auf dem Bildschirm 11 werden neben der Draufsicht weitere Informationen ausgegeben. Im Beispiel ist dies die Ent­ fernung zu dem Objekt, welches bei Geradeausfahrt als er­ stes erreicht wird (zwei Meter zum Ball 6). Des weiteren wird die exakte Geschwindigkeit angezeigt und es könnten Fahrempfehlungen ausgegeben werden.In addition to the top view, further information is output on the screen 11 . In the example, this is the distance to the object that is reached when driving straight ahead (two meters to ball 6 ). The exact speed is also displayed and driving recommendations could be issued.

Ist im Fahrzeug 2 nur der Bildschirm 12 vorhanden, kann die Darstellung der Draufsicht auch auf diesem Bildschirm 12 erfolgen, der dann betriebskennwertabhängig vom Real­ bild auf die Draufsicht und zurück umgeschaltet würde.If only the screen 12 is present in the vehicle 2 , the top view can also be displayed on this screen 12 , which would then be switched from the real image to the top view and back depending on the operating parameter.

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1. Vorrichtung zur bildlichen Darstellung von Bereichen (7) der Umgebung eines Kraftfahrzeugs (2) in einem sich im Innenraum des Kraftfahrzeugs (2) befindli­ chen Sichtbereich eines Fahrers, wobei die Vorrich­ tung zumindest einen Bildschirm (11, 12) umfaßt, auf dem sensorisch erfaßte und elektronisch bearbeitete Bildinformationen dargestellt werden, dadurch gekennzeichnet,­ daß zur elektronischen Bearbeitung der sensorisch erfaßten Bildinformationen eine Steuer­ einheit vorgesehen ist, der Steuereinheit Betriebs­ kennwerte des Kraftfahrzeugs (2) als Eingangsgrößen zugeleitet werden und die Steuereinheit in Abhängig­ keit von den Betriebskennwerten zwischen unter­ schiedlichen Arten der bildlichen Darstellung um­ schaltet.1. Apparatus for the visual representation of areas ( 7 ) of the surroundings of a motor vehicle ( 2 ) in a driver's field of vision located in the interior of the motor vehicle ( 2 ), the device comprising at least one screen ( 11 , 12 ) on which Sensor-acquired and electronically processed image information are displayed, characterized in that a control unit is provided for electronic processing of the sensor-acquired image information, the control unit operating parameters of the motor vehicle ( 2 ) are fed as input variables and the control unit depending on the operating parameters between below different types of visualization switches. 2. Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die sensorisch erfaßten Bildinformationen Infor­ mationen über die Raumlage von Bestandteilen der Um­ gebung des Kraftfahrzeugs (2) enthalten und die Steuereinheit betriebskennwertabhängig umschaltet zwischen einer Darstellungsart "Draufsicht auf die Kraftfahrzeugumgebung" (Vogelperspektive), einer Darstellungsart "Realbild" (Kameraperspektive) und/ oder die bildliche Darstellung abbricht.2. Apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that the sensor-acquired image information includes infor mation about the spatial position of components of the environment of the motor vehicle ( 2 ) and the control unit switches depending on the operating characteristic value between a representation "top view of the motor vehicle environment"(bird's eye view), one "Real image" display type (camera perspective) and / or the visual display stops. 3. Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 1 oder 2, dadurch gekenn­ zeichnet, daß der Steuereinheit die Betriebskennwer­ te "Geschwindigkeit" und/oder "eingelegter Gang" als Eingangsgrößen zugeleitet werden.3. Device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized records that the control unit has the operational parameters te "speed" and / or "engaged gear" as Input variables are supplied. 4. Vorrichtung nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 3, da­ durch gekennzeichnet, daß ein bereits im Fahrzeug (2) vorhandener, für weitere Zwecke nutzbarer Bild­ schirm (11), beispielsweise einer Navigationsvor­ richtung und/oder ein zusätzlich im Kraftfahrzeug (2) anzuordnender Bildschirm (12) mit der Steuerein­ heit verbunden ist.4. Device according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that an already in the vehicle ( 2 ) available, usable for other purposes screen (11), for example a navigation device and / or an additional in the motor vehicle ( 2 ) to be arranged Screen ( 12 ) is connected to the control unit. 5. Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 4, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der bereits im Fahrzeug (2) vorhandene Bild­ schirm (11) ausschließlich für die Darstellungsart "Draufsicht auf die Kraftfahrzeugumgebung" genutzt wird und die Steuereinheit bei Vorliegen der ent­ sprechenden Betriebsbedingungen die momentane Arbeit dieses Bildschirms (11) beendet und ihn zur Darstel­ lung der Kraftfahrzeugumgebung ansteuert.5. The device according to claim 4, characterized in that the already existing in the vehicle ( 2 ) screen ( 11 ) is used exclusively for the representation "top view of the motor vehicle environment" and the control unit in the presence of the corresponding operating conditions, the current work of this screen ( 11 ) ended and controlled him to represent the automotive environment. 6. Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 4, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der zusätzlich im Kraftfahrzeug (2) anzuordnende Bildschirm (12) im Kraftfahrzeuginnenraum vorzugs­ weise als Ersatz eines Innenrückspiegels etwa in Kopfhöhe des Fahrers angeordnet ist und entweder nur zu Darstellung des "Realbildes" angesteuert wird oder zur Anzeige aller Darstellungsarten genutzt wird.6. The device according to claim 4, characterized in that the additionally in the motor vehicle ( 2 ) to be arranged screen ( 12 ) in the motor vehicle interior is preferably arranged as a replacement of an interior rear-view mirror approximately at the head height of the driver and either only to display the "real image" or driven is used to display all display types. 7. Vorrichtung nach einem der Ansprüche 4 bis 6, da­ durch gekennzeichnet, daß der oder die Bildschirme (11, 12) zur Ausgabe weiterer Insasseninformationen genutzt wird, die gleichzeitig mit den Bildinforma­ tionen ausgebbar sind.7. Device according to one of claims 4 to 6, characterized in that the one or more screens ( 11 , 12 ) is used for outputting further occupant information which can be output simultaneously with the image information. 8. Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß zur sensorischen Erfassung der Bildinformationen mit einer Optik versehene elektronische Kameras (8) im Heck- und/oder Frontbereich des Fahrzeugs (2) an­ geordnet sind, wobei diese Kameras (8) mit Verarbei­ tungselektronik ausgestattet sind und dreidimensio­ nale Bilddaten an die Steuereinheit liefern.8. The device according to claim 1, characterized in that for the sensory detection of the image information with optics provided electronic cameras ( 8 ) in the rear and / or front area of the vehicle ( 2 ) are arranged, these cameras ( 8 ) with processing electronics are equipped and deliver three-dimensional image data to the control unit. 9. Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 8, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Kameraoptik gleichzeitig mit manuellen oder automatischen Gangwechselvorgängen verstellbar ist.9. The device according to claim 8, characterized in that  that the camera optics simultaneously with manual or automatic gear change is adjustable. 10. Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 8, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Steuereinheit den Darstellungsmaßstab gleichzeitig mit manuellen oder automatischen Gang­ wechselvorgängen ändert.10. The device according to claim 8, characterized in that that the control unit the display scale simultaneously with manual or automatic gear changes. 11. Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Anzeige der "Draufsicht auf die Kraftfahr­ zeugumgebung" in Form eines künstlich erzeugten Schemas der Kraftfahrzeugumgebung erfolgt.11. The device according to claim 2, characterized in that that the display of the "top view of the motor vehicle witness environment "in the form of an artificially created Schematic of the automotive environment is done. 12. Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 2 oder 11, dadurch gekenn­ zeichnet, daß die Anzeige der "Draufsicht auf Kraft­ fahrzeugumgebung" in einem betriebskennwertabhängi­ gen Maßstab derart erfolgt, daß Abstände zwischen dem Fahrzeug (2) und Bestandteilen der Umgebung er­ sichtlich sind.12. The apparatus according to claim 2 or 11, characterized in that the display of the "top view of the vehicle environment" takes place in a Betriebskennwertpendenti gene scale such that distances between the vehicle ( 2 ) and components of the environment he is visible.
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