Input device for a vehicle

An input device for a vehicle, the input device comprising a display region provided in a vehicle cabin front portion, configured such that a predetermined image is displayed at the display region, and a touch sensor being provided at the display region, wherein,

• when a sliding operation of the image in the display region is detected on a basis of signals received from the touch sensor, the input device for a vehicle is configured to:
• output a signal corresponding to the sliding operation to on-board equipment;
• and move the image in the display region in accordance with the sliding operation;
• wherein
• the display region is disposed at the vehicle rear side relative to an instrument panel;
• wherein
• the display region spans from an outer side to an inner side of a steering handle as viewed from a vehicle rear side;
• an operation item having a high relative frequency of operation is displayed in a region of the display region at the outer side of the steering handle;
• wherein
• an operation item having a low relative frequency of operation is displayed in a region of the display region at the inner side of the steering handle;
• and wherein
• a finger rest portion extending perpendicular to the vehicle front-rear direction is provided on a face at a vehicle front side face of the display region.

An input device for a vehicle, the input device comprising a display region provided in a vehicle cabin front portion, configured such that a predetermined image is displayed at the display region, and a touch sensor being provided at the display region, wherein,

• when a sliding operation of the image in the display region is detected on a basis of signals received from the touch sensor, the input device for a vehicle is configured to:
• output a signal corresponding to the sliding operation to on-board equipment;
• and move the image in the display region in accordance with the sliding operation;
• wherein the display region is disposed at the vehicle rear side relative to an instrument panel;
• wherein
• information on on-board equipment relating to travel of the vehicle is displayed in a region of the display region at a vehicle width direction outer side relative to a grip portion of a steering handle;
• wherein
• content relating to a current gear shift position of the vehicle is displayed in the region of the display region at the vehicle width direction outer side relative to the steering handle and, during travel of the vehicle, a brightness of the content is toned down compared to when the vehicle is stopped;
• and wherein
• a finger rest portion extending perpendicular to the vehicle front-rear direction is provided on a face at a vehicle front side of the display region.