AUGMENTED REALITY VEHICULAR DISPLAY SYSTEM AND METHOD FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The invention relates to an augmented reality vehicular display system, particularly an augmented reality vehicular display system for a motor vehicle, such as a car, and a corresponding augmented reality vehicular display method.
BACKGROUND
A vehicular display system may be configured to display information on a display to assist an operator of a vehicle to operate the vehicle or even simply to make vehicular information available to the operator of the vehicle. It is desirable for a vehicular display system to be configured to be helpful to an operator of a vehicle.
SUMMARY
An objective is to provide an augmented reality vehicular display system or an augmented reality vehicular display method that is helpful to an operator of a vehicle.
According to a first aspect of the invention, there is provided an augmented reality vehicular display system comprising: an augmented information customiser configured to generate a type of augmented display information in a user selected colour in order for the type of augmented display information to be displayed in the user selected colour.
One advantage of the augmented reality vehicular display system is that a colour-blind user may be able to customise a type of augmented display information to be displayed, such that the type of augmented display information may be displayed_ in a user selected colour that is visible to the colour-blind user.
Another advantage of the augmented reality vehicular display system is that a user may customise a type of augmented display information to be displayed, such that the type of augmented display information may be displayed in a user selected colour.
Hence, the augmented reality vehicular display system may be customised to suit a user's preference.
Moreover, the augmented reality vehicular display system is distinguishable from a display system that comprises a filter tool that is configured to change the colour of an image as though a camera filter lens that alters the colour of the light or the amount of light that passes through the lens was put on a camera used to capture the image. In contrast to the aforementioned display system, the augmented reality vehicular display system is configured to generate a particular type of augmented display information in a user selected colour whilst the rest of display, for instance, an image, remains unchanged. Similarly, the augmented reality vehicular display system is distinguishable from another display system that changes the colour scheme for all types of augmented display information, because the augmented reality vehicular display system is configured to generate a specific type of augmented display information in a user selected colour whilst the other types of augmented display information remain unchanged.
As used in this summary, in the description below, in the claims below, and in the accompanying drawings, the term "display system" means a set of hardware and/or software configured to show information on a screen. A display system may, for instance, be comprised in a human machine interface.
As used in this summary, in the description below, in the claims below, and in the accompanying drawings, the term "vehicular display system" means display system for use in a vehicle, such as a motor vehicle. The vehicular display system may be configured to display various types of information, such as images and videos.
As used in this summary, in the description below, in the claims below, and in the accompanying drawings, the term "augmented reality vehicular display system" means a vehicular display system that is configured to combine computer-generated in-formation, such as computer-generated text, computer-generated images and/or computer-generated videos, with actual images and/or actual videos captured, and to display the combined information. However, an augmented reality vehicular display system may also be configured to display only computer-generated information, such as computer-generated text, computer-generated images and/or computer-generated videos, or only actual images and/or actual videos captured.
As used in this summary, in the description below, in the claims below, and in the accompanying drawings, the term "image" means a two-dimensional or three-dimensional picture. An actual image may be captured by one single image capturing device, such as a camera, or created by fusing data from several devices, such as ultrasonic sensor, LiDAR sensor, radar sensor or camera. In contrast, a computer-generated image may be generated by a computer.
As used in this summary, in the description below, in the claims below, and in the accompanying drawings, the term "display information" means data or facts that are configured to be displayed. Display information may comprise computer-generated information, such as computer-generated text, computer-generated images and/or computer-generated videos, and/or actual images and/or actual videos captured.
As used in this summary, in the description below, in the claims below, and in the accompanying drawings, the term "vehicular information" means data or facts related to a vehicle. Sensors comprised in a vehicle may be sources of vehicular information.
As used in this summary, in the description below, in the claims below, and in the accompanying drawings, the term "augmented display information" means display information generated by a computer. There may be several types of augmented display information. For instance, a computer-generated image of an arrow configured to be superimposed onto an image of a road may be a type of augmented display information. For example, a corn-puter-generated text comprising a speed of a car shown in an image may be another type of augmented display information.
As used in this summary, in the description below, in the claims below, and in the accompanying drawings, the term "user selected colour" means a colour chosen by a person, for example, an operator of a vehicle. A user selected colour may, for example, be defined by an additive colour model, such as an RGB colour model. An RGB colour model comprises a red colour component, a green colour component and a blue colour component, wherein the red colour component may, for example, be expressible in 256 different possible values, the green colour component may, for example, be expressible in 256 different possible values and the blue colour component may, for example, be expressible in 256 different possible values.
As used in this summary, in the description below, in the claims below, and in the accompanying drawings, the term. "graphical user interface" means a medium of giving instructions to a computer using texts, pictures, such as symbols, and/or videos displayed on a screen.
As used in this summary, in the description below, in the claims below, and in the accompanying drawings, the term "augmented reality display" means a screen configured to show augmented reality information. Hence, an augmented reality display may be configured to show computer-generated information, such as computer-generated text, computer-generated images and/or computer-generated videos, together with actual images and/or actual videos captured. However, an augmented realitydisplaymay also be configured to display only computer-generated information, such as computer-generated text, computer-generated images and/or computer-generated videos, or only actual images and/or actual videos captured.
Optionally, the augmented information customiser is configured to generate the type of augmented display information in the user selected colour, wherein the user selected colour is defined by 5 an additive colour model.
Optionally, the augmented information customiser is configured to generate the type of augmented display information in the user selected colour, wherein the user selected colour is defined by an ROB colour model comprising a red colour component, a green colour component and a blue colour component.
Optionally, the augmented information customiser is configured to generate the type of augmented display information in the user selected colour, wherein the user selected colour is defined by the ROB colour model wherein the red colour component is expressible in 256 different possible values, the green colour component is expressible in 256 different possible values and the blue colour component is expressible in 256 different possible values.
The augmented reality vehicular display system may further comprise an information retriever configured to retrieve vehicular information.
The augmented reality vehicular display system may further comprise an augmented information generator configured to generate the type of augmented display information from the vehicular information retrieved.
The augmented reality vehicular display system may further comprise an augmented display information colour selector configured to enable a user to select, via a graphical user interface, the user selected colour for the type of augmented display information.
One advantage of the augmented display information colour selector is that a colour-blind user may be able to select, via a graphical user interface, a user selected colour that a colour-blind user could better identify or would prefer.
The augmented reality vehicular display system may further 5 comprise an augmented reality display configured to display the type of augmented display information in the user selected colour.
One advantage of the augmented reality display that is configured 10 to display a type of augmented display information in a user selected colour is that a colour-blind user may be able to see or better see the type of augmented display information.
A motor vehicle comprising the augmented reality vehicular 15 display system.
Any feature or step disclosed in the context of the first aspect of the invention may also be used, to the extent possible, in combination with and/or in the context of other aspects of the invention, and in the inventions generally. In addition, any feature or step disclosed in the context of any other aspect of the invention may also be used, to the extent possible, in combination with and/or in the context of the first aspect of the invention, and in the inventions generally.
According to a second aspect of the invention, there is provided an augmented reality vehicular display system comprising: an information retriever configured to retrieve vehicular in-formation; an augmented information generator configured to generate a type of augmented display information from the vehicular information retrieved; an augmented display information colour selector configured to enable a user to select, via a graphical user interface, a user selected colour for the type of augmented display information; wherein the user selected colour is defined by an additive colour model; wherein the user selected colour is defined by an RGB colour model comprising a red colour component, a green colour component and a blue colour component; and wherein the user selected colour is defined by the RGB colour model wherein the red colour component is expressible in 256 different possible values, the green colour component is expressible in 256 different possible values and the blue colour component is expressible in 256 different possible values; an 5 augmented information customiser configured to generate the type of augmented display information in the user selected colour in order for the type of augmented display information to be displayed in the user selected colour; and an augmented reality display configured to display-the type of augmented display 10 information in the user selected colour.
One advantage of the augmented reality vehicular display system is that a colour-blind user may be able to customise a type of augmented display information to be displayed, such that the type of augmented display information may be displayed_ in a user selected colour that is visible to the colour-blind user.
Another advantage of the augmented reality vehicular display system is that a user may customise a type of augmented display information to be displayed, such that the type of augmented display information may be displayed in a user selected colour. Hence, the augmented reality vehicular display system may be customised to suit a user's preference.
Moreover, the augmented reality vehicular display system is distinguishable from a display system that comprises a filter tool that is configured to change the colour of an image as though a camera filter lens that alters the colour of the light or the amount of light that passes through the lens was put on a camera used to capture the image. In contrast to the aforementioned display system, the augmented reality vehicular display system is configured to generate a particular type of augmented display information in a user selected colour whilst the rest of display, for instance, an image, remains unchanged. Similarly, the augmented reality vehicular display system is distinguishable from another display system that changes the colour scheme for all types of augmented display information, because the augmented reality vehicular display system is configured to generate a specific type of augmented display information in a user selected colour whilst the other types of augmented display information remain unchanged.
Any feature or step disclosed in the context of the second aspect of the invention may also be used, to the extent possible, in combination with and/or in the context of other aspects of the invention, and in the inventions generally. In addition, any feature or step disclosed in the context of any other aspect of the invention may also be used, to the extent possible, in combination with and/or in the context of the second aspect of the invention, and in the inventions generally.
According to a third aspect of the invention, there is provided an augmented reality vehicular display method comprising the acts of: providing, by a processor, a type of augmented display information to be displayed; receiving, by the processor, a user selected colour selected by a user for the type of augmented display information to be displayed; and generating, by the processor, the type of augmented display information in the user selected colour in order for the type of augmented display information to be displayed in the user selected colour.
One advantage of the augmented reality vehicular display method is that a colour-blind user may be able to customise a type of augmented display information to be displayed, such that the type of augmented display information may be displayed_ in a user selected colour that is visible to the colour-blind user.
Another advantage of the augmented reality vehicular display method is that a user may customise a type of augmented display information to be displayed, such that the type of augmented display information may be displayed in a user selected colour. Hence, the augmented reality vehicular display method may be customised to suit a user's preference.
Moreover, the augmented reality vehicular display method is distinguishable from a display method that comprises a step of filtering that changes the colour of an image as though a camera filter lens that alters the colour of the light or the amount of light that passes through the lens was put on a camera used to capture the image. In contrast to the aforementioned display method, the augmented reality vehicular display method comprises a step of generating a particular type of augmented display information in a user selected colour whilst the rest of display, for Instance, an image, remains unchanged. Similarly, the augmented reality vehicular display method is distinguishable from another display method that comprises a step of changing the colour scheme for all types of augmented display information, because the augmented reality vehicular display method comprises a step of generating a specific type of augmented display information in a user selected colour whilst the other types of augmented display information remain unchanged.
Optionally, the act of generating the type of augmented display information in the user selected colour comprises the act of generating, by the processor, the type of augmented display information in the user selected colour, wherein the user selected colour is defined by an additive colour model.
Optionally, the act of generating the type of augmented display information in the user selected colour comprises the act of generating, by the processor, the type of augmented display information in the user selected colour, wherein the user selected colour is defined by an RGB colour model comprising a red colour component, a green colour component and a blue colour component.
Optionally, the act of generating the type of augmented display information in the user selected colour comprises the act of generating, by the processor, the type of augmented display information in the user selected colour, wherein the user selected colour is defined by the RGB colour model wherein the red colour component is expressible in 256 different possible values, the green colour component is expressible in 256 different possible values and the blue colour component is expressible in 256 different possible values.
The augmented reality vehicular display method may further 5 comprise the act of retrieving, by the processor, vehicular information.
The augmented reality vehicular display method may further comprise the act of generating, by the processor, the type of 10 augmented display information from the vehicular information retrieved.
The augmented reality vehicular display method may further comprise the act of enabling, via a graphical user interface, the 15 user to select the user selected colour for the type of augmented display information.
Advantageously, a colour-blind user may be able to select, via a graphical user interface, a user selected colour that a 20 colour-blind user could better identify or would prefer.
The augmented reality vehicular display method may further comprise the act of displaying, on an augmented reality display, the type of augmented display information in the user selected colour.
Advantageously, a colour-blind user may be able to see or better see a type of augmented display information displayed in a user selected colour.
Any feature or step disclosed in the context of the third aspect of the invention may also be used, to the extent possible, in combination with and/or in the context of other aspects of the invention, and in the inventions generally. In addition, any feature or step disclosed in the context of any other aspect of the invention may also be used, to the extent possible, in combination with and/or in the context of the third aspect of the invention, and in the inventions generally.
According to a fourth aspect of the invention, there is provided an augmented reality vehicular display method comprising the acts of: retrieving, by the processor, vehicular information; generating, by the processor, a type of augmented display information from the vehicular information retrieved; providing, by a processor, the type of augmented display information to be displayed; enabling, via a graphical user interface, a user to select a user selected colour for the type of augmented display information; wherein the user selected colour is defined by an additive colour model; wherein the user selected colour is defined by an RGB colour model comprising a red colour component, a green colour component and a blue colour component; and wherein the user selected colour is defined by the RGB colour model wherein the red colour component is expressible in 2E6 different possible values, the green colour component is expressible in 256 different possible values and the blue colour component is expressible in 256 different possible values; receiving, by the processor, the user selected colour selected by the user for the type of augmented display information to be displayed; generating, by the processor, the type of augmented display information in the user selected colour in order for the type of augmented display information to be displayed in the user selected colour; and displaying, on an augmented reality display, the type of augmented display information in the user selected colour.
One advantage of the augmented reality vehicular display method is that a colour-blind user may be able to customise a type of augmented display information to be displayed, such that the type of augmented display information may be displayed in a user selected colour that is visible to the colour-blind user.
Another advantage of the augmented reality vehicular display 35 method is that a user may customise a type of augmented display information to be displayed, such that the type of augmented display information may be displayed in a user selected colour.
Hence, the augmented reality vehicular display method may be customised to suit a user's preference.
Moreover, the augmented reality vehicular display method is distinguishable from a display method that comprises a step of filtering that changes the colour of an image as though a camera filter lens that alters the colour of the light or the amount of light that passes through the lens was put on a camera used to capture the image. In contrast to the aforementioned display method, the augmented reality vehicular display method comprises a step of generating a particular type of augmented display information in a user selected colour whilst the rest of display, for instance, an image, remains unchanged. Similarly, the augmented reality vehicular display method is distinguishable from another display method that comprises a step of changing the colour scheme for all types of augmented display information, because the augmented reality vehicular display method comprises a step of generating a specific type of augmented display information in a user selected colour whilst the other types of augmented display information remain unchanged.
Any feature or step disclosed in the context of the fourth aspect of the invention may also be used, to the extent possible, in combination with and/or in the context of other aspects of the invention, and in the inventions generally. In addition, any feature or step disclosed in the context of any other aspect of the invention may also be used, to the extent possible, in combination with and/or in the context of the fourth aspect of the invention, and in the inventions generally.
According to a fifth aspect of the invention, there is provided a computer-implemented augmented reality vehicular display method, comprising executing on a processor the acts of: providing a type of augmented display information to be dis-played; receiving a user selecoed colour selected by a user for the type of augmented display information to be displayed; and generating the type of augmented display information in the user selected colour in order for the type of augmented display information to be displayed in the user selected colour.
One advantage of the augmented reality vehicular display method is that a colour-blind user may be able to customise a type of augmented display information to be displayed, such that the type of augmented display information may be displayed_ in a user selected colour that is visible to the colour-blind user.
Another advantage of the augmented reality vehicular display method is that a user may customise a type of augmented display information to be displayed, such that the type of augmented display information may be displayed in a user selected colour. Hence, the augmented reality vehicular display method may be customised to suit a user's preference.
Moreover, the augmented reality vehicular display method is distinguishable from a display method that comprises a step of filtering that changes the colour of an image as though a camera filter lens that alters the colour of the light or the amount of light that passes through the lens was put on a camera used to capture the image. In contrast to the aforementioned display method, the augmented reality vehicular display method comprises a step of generating a particular type of augmented display information in a user selected colour whilst the restofdisplay, for instance, an image, remains unchanged. Similarly, the augmented reality vehicular display method is distinguishable from another display method that comprises a step of changing the colour scheme for all types of augmented display information, because the augmented reality vehicular display method comprises a step of generating a specific type of augmented display information in a user selected colour whilst the other types of augmented display information remain unchanged.
Any feature or step disclosed in the context of the fifth aspect of the invention may also be used, to the extent possible, in combination with and/or in the context of other aspects of the invention, and in the inventions generally. In addition, any feature or step disclosed in the context of any other aspect of the invention may also be used, to the extent possible, in combination with and/or in the context of the fifth aspect of the invention, and in the inventions generally.
According to a sixth aspect of the invention, there is provided a non-transitory computer-readable medium with instructions stored thereon, that when executed on a processor, perform an augmented reality vehicular display method comprising the acts of: providing a type of augmented display information to be displayed; receiving a user selected colour selected by a user for the type of augmented display information to be displayed; and generating the type of augmented display information in the user selected colour in order for the type of augmented display information to be displayed in the user selected colour.
One advantage of the augmented reality vehicular display method is that a colour-blind user may be able to customise a type of augmented display information to be displayed, such that the type of augmented display information may be displayed_ in a user selected colour that is visible to the colour-blind user.
Another advantage of the augmented reality vehicular display method is that a user may customise a type of augmented display information to be displayed, such that the type of augmented display information may be displayed in a user selected colour. Hence, the augmented reality vehicular display method may be customised to suit a user's preference.
Moreover, the augmented reality vehicular display method is distinguishable from a display method that comprises a step of filtering that changes the colour of an image as though a camera filter lens that alters the colour of the light or the amount of light that passes through the lens was put on a camera used to capture the image. In contrast to the aforementioned display method, the augmented reality vehicular display method comprises a step of generating a particular type of augmented display information in a user selected colour whilst the rest of display, for instance, an image, remains unchanged. Similarly, the augmented reality vehicular display method is distinguishable from another display method that comprises a step of changing the colour scheme for all types of augmented display information, because the augmented reality vehicular display method comprises a step of generating a specific type of augmented display information in a user selected colour whilst the other types of augmented display information remain unchanged.
Any feature or step disclosed in the context of the sixth aspect of the invention may also be used, to the extent possible, in combination with and/or in the context of other aspects of the invention, and in the inventions generally. In addition, any feature or step disclosed in the context of any other aspect of the invention may also be used, to the extent possible, in combination with and/or in the context of the sixth aspect of the invention, and in the inventions generally.
As used in this summary, in the description below, in the claims below, and in the accompanying drawings, reference is made to particular features (including method steps) of the invention. It is to be understood that the disclosure of the invention in this specification includes all possible combinations of such particular features. For example, where a particular feature is disclosed in the context of a particular aspect or embodiment of the invention, or a particular claim, that feature may also be used, to the extent possible, in combination with and/or in the context of other particular aspects and embodiments of the invention, and in the inventions generally.
As used in this summary, in the description below, in the claims below, and in the accompanying drawings, where reference is made herein to a method comprising two or more defined steps or acts, the defined steps or acts may be carried out in any order or simultaneously (except where the context excludes that possibility), and the method may include one or more other steps or acts which are carried out before any of the defined steps or acts, between two of the defined steps or acts, or after all the defined steps or acts (except where the context excludes that possibility).
As used in this summary, in the description below, in the claims 5 below, and in the accompanying drawings, the term "comprises" and grammatical equivalents thereof are used herein to mean that other components, ingredients, steps, et cetera are optionally present. For example, an article "comprising" (or "which comprises") components A, B, and C may consist of (that is, 10 contain only) components A, B, and C, or may contain not only components A B, and C but also one or more other components.
As used in this summary, in the description below, in the claims below, and in the accompanying drawings, the term "at least" followed by a number is used in to denote the start of a range beginning with that number (which may be a range having an upper limit or no upper limit, depending on the variable being defined) . For example, "at least 1" means 1 or more than 1. The term "at most" followed by a number is used herein to denote the end of a range ending with that number (which may be a range having 1 or 0 as its lower limit, or a range having no lower limit, depending on the variable being defined). For example, "at most 4" means 4 or less than 4, and "at most 40%" means 40% or less than 40%. When, in this specification, a range is given as "(a first number) to (a second number)" or "(a first number) -(a second number)", this means a range whose lower limit is the first number and whose upper limit is the second number. For example, 25 to 100 mm means a range whose lower limit is 25 mm, and whose upper limit is 100 mm.
As used in this summary, in the description below, in the claims below, and in the accompanying drawings, the term "vehicle" means a transportation device suitable for transporting humans or goods from a first location to a second location. In addition, a vehicle comprises the transportation device itself, such as a motor vehicle, or a component connected to the vehicle, such as a trailer or a sidecar.
As used in this summary, in the description below, in the claims below, and in the accompanying drawings, the term "vehicular camera" means a camera that is suitable to be used with a vehicle, such as a motor vehicle, a trailer or a sidecar. A vehicular camera may be installed in the interior of the vehicle, such as being attached to a rear-view mirror, or be mounted on an exterior portion of the vehicle, such as being affixed to a wing mirror.
As used in this summary, in the description below, in the claims below, and in the accompanying drawings, the term "volatile memory" means any type of computer memory where the contents of the memory are lost if there is no power to the computer. Random-access memory (RAM) is an example of a type of volatile memory. As used in the summary above, in this description, in the claims below, and in the accompanying drawings, the term "nonvolatile memory" or the term "non-transitory computer-readable medium" means any type of computer memory where the contents of the memory are retained even if there is no power to the computer. Hard disk and solid-state drive (SSD) are examples of types of nonvolatile memory or non-transitory computer-readable medium.
As used in this summary, in the description below, in the claims below, and in the accompanying drawings, the term "processor" means a computer component that is configured to perform calculations, make decisions, execute instructions, process data or control other computer components. Central processing unit (CPU) and graphics processing unit (CPU) are examples of types of processor.
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These and other features, aspects, and advantages will become better understood with regard to the following description, 35 appended claims, and accompanying drawings where: Figure 1 shows an augmented reality vehicular display system; Figure 2 shows a motor vehicle comprising the augmented reality vehicular display system of Figure 1; and Figure 3 shows a diagram for an augmented reality vehicular display method.
In the drawings, like parts are denoted by like reference numerals.
DESCRIPTION
In the summary above, in this description, in the claims below, and in the accompanying drawings, reference is made to particular features (including method steps) of the invention. It is to be understood that the disclosure of the invention in this specification includes all possible combinations of such particular features. For example, where a particular feature is disclosed in the context of a particular aspect or embodiment of the invention, or a particular claim, that feature may also be used, to the extent possible, in combination with and/or in the context of other particular aspects and embodiments of the invention, and in the inventions generally.
Figure 1 shows an augmented reality vehicular display system 100 may comprise an information retriever 110, an augmented in-formation generator 120, an augmented display information colour selector 130, an augmented information customiser 140 and an augmented reality display 150. The augmented reality vehicular display system 100 may comprise hardware, such as at least one processor, volatile memory or/and nonvolatile memory, software comprising instructions executable by a processor, or a combination of software and hardware.
Theinformationretriever110isconfiguredtoretrievevehicular information. The information retriever 110 may retrieve ve-hicular information from sensors comprised in a vehicle. The information retriever 110 may comprise hardware, such as at least one processor, volatile memory or/and nonvolatile memory, software comprising instructions executable by a processor, or a combination of software and hardware.
The augmentedinformationgenerator1201s configured to generate 5 augmented display information from vehicular information retrieved. The augmented information generator 120 may be configured to generate one or more types of augmented display information from vehicular information retrieved. The augmented information generator 120 may comprise hardware, such as at least 10 one processor, volatile memory or/and nonvolatile memory, software comprising instructions executable by a processor, or a combination of software and hardware.
The augmented display information colour selector 130 is configured to enable a user to select, for instance, via a graphical user interface 132, a user selected colour for a type of augmented display information. The augmented display information colour selector 130 is configured to enable a user to select, for instance, via a graphical user interface 132, a respective user selected colour for each type of augmented display information. The augmented display information colour selector 130 may comprise a graphical user interface 132. The augmented display information colour selector 130 may also be operatively connected to a graphical user interface 132 that is separate from the augmented display information colour selector 130. The augmented display information colour selector 130 may comprise hardware, such as at least one processor, volatile memory or/and nonvolatile memory, software comprising instructions executable by a processor, or a combination of software and hardware.
A user selected colour may, for example, be defined by an additive colour model, such as an RGB colour model comprising a red colour component, a green colour component and a blue colour component.
The red colour component may, for example, be expressible in 256 different possible values, the green colour component may, for example, be expressible in 256 different possible values and the blue colour component may, for example, be expressible in 256 different possible values.
One advantage of the augmented display information colour 5 selector 130 is that a colour-blind user may be able to select, via a graphical user interface 132, a user selected colour that a colour-blind user could better identify or would prefer.
The augmented information customiser 140 is configured to generate a type of augmented display information in a user selected colour in order for the type of augmented display information to be displayed in the user selected colour. A user selected colour may, for example, be defined by an additive colour model, such as an RGB colour model comprising a red colour component, a green colour component and a blue colour component. The red colour component may, for example, be expressible in 256 different possible values, the green colour component may, for example, be expressible in 256differentpossible values and the blue colour component may, for example, be expressible in 256 different possible values. The augmented information customiser 140 may comprise hardware, such as at least one processor, volatile memory or/and nonvolatile memory, software comprising instructions executable by a processor, or a combination of software and hardware.
The augmentedrealitydisplay150 is configured to displaya type of augmented display information in a user selected colour. The augmented reality display 150 is configured to display each type of augmented display information in a respective user selected colour. The augmented reality display 150 may comprise hardware, such as at least one processor, volatile memory or/and nonvolatile memory, software comprising instructions executable by a processor, or a combination of software and hardware.
One advantage of the augmented reality display 150 that is configured to display a type of augmented display information in a user selected colour is that a colour-blind user may be able to see or better see the type of augmented display information.
Figure 2 shows a motor vehicle 160 comprising the augmented reality vehicular display system 100. The motor vehicle 160 may be a car.
One advantage of the augmented reality vehicular display system 100 is that a colour-blind user may be able to customise a type of augmented display information to be displayed, such that the type of augmented display information may be displayed in a user selected colour that is visible to the colour-blind user.
Another advantage of the augmented reality vehicular display system 100 is that a user may customise a type of augmented display information to be displayed, such that the type of augmented display information may be displayed in a user selected colour. Hence, the augmented reality vehicular display system may be customised to suit a user's preference.
Moreover, the augmented reality vehicular display system 100 is distinguishable from a display system that comprises a filter tool that is configured to changethecolourofanimage as though a camera filter lens that alters the colour of the light or the amount of light that passes through the lens was put on a camera used to capture the image. In contrast to the aforementioned display system, the augmented reality vehicular display system 100 is configured to generate a particular type of augmented display information in a user selected colour whilst the rest of display, for instance, an image, remains unchanged. Similarly, the augmented reality vehicular display system is distin-guishable from another display system that changes the colour scheme for all types of augmented display information, because the augmented reality vehicular display system 100 is configured to generate a specific type of augmented display information in a user selected colour whilst the other types of augmented display information remain unchanged.
Figure 3 shows a diagram for an augmented reality vehicular display method 200 using the augmented reality vehicular display system 100. The steps or acts of the augmented reality vehicular display method 200 may be performed by at least one processor, for instance, by the at least one processor executing instructions stored on at least one non-transitory comput-er-readable medium.
At step 202, the augmented reality vehicular display method 200 begins. At step 204, the information retriever 110 retrieves vehicular information. At step 206, the augmented information generator 120 generates augmented display information from the vehicular information retrieved. The augmented information generator 120 may generate one or more types of augmented display information from the vehicular information retrieved.
At step 208, the one or more types of augmented display information is provided. At step 210, the augmented display information colour selector 130 enables, via a graphical user interface 132, a user to select a respective user selected colour for each type of augmented display information. The augmented display information colour selector 130 may comprise the graphical user interface 132 or be operatively connected to the graphical user interface 132 that is separate from the augmented display information colour selector 130.
A user selected colour may, for example, be defined by an additive colour model, such as an RGB colour model comprising a red colour component, a green colour component and a blue colour component. The red colour component may, for example, be expressible in 256 different possible values, the green colour component may, for example, be expressible in 256 different possible values and the blue colour component may, for example, be expressible in 256 different possible values.
At step 212, the respective user selected colour for each type of augmented display information is received. At step 214, the augmented information customiser 140 generates each type of augmented display information in the respective user selected colour. At step 216, each type of augmented display information is displayed in the respective user selected colour on the augmented reality display 150.
Finally, at step 218, the augmented reality vehicular display 5 method 200 ends.
One advantage of the augmented reality vehicular display method 200 is that a colour-blind user may be able to customise a type of augmented display information to be displayed, such that the type of augmented display information may be displayed in a user selected colour that is visible to the colour-blind user.
Another advantage of the augmented reality vehicular display method 200 is that a user may customise a type of augmented display information to be displayed, such that the type of augmented display information may be displayed in a user selected colour. Hence, the augmented reality vehicular display method may be customised to suit a user's preference.
Moreover, the augmented reality vehicular display method 200 is distinguishable from a display method that comprises a step of filtering that changes the colour of an image as though a camera filter lens that alters the colour of the light or the amount of light that passes through the lens was put on a camera used to capture the image. In contrast to the aforementioned display method, the augmented reality vehicular display method 200 comprises a step of generating a particular type of augmented display information in a user selected colour whilst the rest of display, for instance, an image, remains unchanged. Similarly, the augmented reality vehicular display method 200 is distinguishable from another display method that comprises a step of changing the colour scheme for all types of augmented display information, because the augmented reality vehicular display method 200 comprises a step of generating a specific type of augmented display information in a user selected colour whilst the other types of augmented display information remain unchanged.
Although the invention has been described in considerable detail with reference to certain embodiments or aspects, other embodiments or aspects are possible.
For example, the vehicular information retrieval step of step 204, the augmented display information generation step of step 206 and the augmented display information provision step of step 208 may be performed after step 210 and step 212.
Therefore, the spirit and scope of the appended claims should not be limited to the description of the embodiments contained herein.
All features disclosed in this specification (including the appended claims, abstract, and accompanying drawings) may be replaced by alternative features serving the same, equivalent, or similar purpose, unless expressly stated otherwise. Thus, unless expressly stated otherwise, each feature disclosed is one example only of a generic series of equivalent or similar features.