JP2001010375A - On-vehicle input device for system operation - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To make an on-vehicle system operated safely, comfortably and freely. SOLUTION: An input is detected by a detection part 301 at the time of input to an input unit 105. When the input is detected, a display 303 is controlled by a display control part 302 to inverse display in a position corresponding to a detected input position. When an input for a mode key of the input unit 105 is detected, the display 303 is controlled by the display control part 302 to change the display to a function setting screen. A control part 304 contols control parts 305-307 in respective modes to operate an on-vehicle system.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

The present invention relates to an input device for operating a vehicle-mounted system.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, in-vehicle systems have advanced and become widely used. Such a system includes various functions such as an audio mode and a navigation mode, and various operations are required. For this reason, operability in the system has been studied.

[0003] In a vehicle-mounted system, in order to ensure safety during driving, it is necessary to arrange the display unit in a place that is easier to see and the operation unit in a place that is easier to operate. That is, the display unit needs to be placed in a place where the viewpoint movement and the focus movement of the driver are small, and the operation unit needs to be placed in a place where the driving posture and operation of the driver are little affected.

[0004]

However, in the conventional in-vehicle system, the above-mentioned requirements cannot be sufficiently satisfied in the arrangement of the display unit and the arrangement of the operation unit.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide an in-vehicle system operation input device that can operate a vehicular system more safely, more comfortably, and more freely. And

[0006]

An input device for operating a vehicle-mounted system according to the present invention is provided with a display arranged at a position in a vehicle which can be visually recognized by a driver while driving, and a display arranged at a position which can be operated by the driver while driving. An input unit including an operation unit having a predetermined key arrangement, a detection unit that detects an input to the operation unit, a display control unit that displays the same key arrangement as the key arrangement on the display,
And the display control means performs control so that input to the operation unit and display on the display are linked.

The input device for operating a vehicle-mounted system according to the present invention employs a configuration in which the display control means performs control for inverting a key on the display corresponding to a key at a position input to the operation unit.

[0008] According to these configurations, since the operation unit is installed at a position where it can be operated without affecting the driving operation, and the operation unit and the display on the display are linked with each other, just touching the operation unit, The driver can confirm on the display whether he or she is touching the key. Thus, the system operation can be freely performed without changing the driving posture and without looking at the operation unit.

The input device for operating a vehicle-mounted system according to the present invention employs a configuration in which the key arrangement is a ten-key arrangement.

[0010] The numeric keypad layout is an array / operation system that is completely integrated into daily life using a telephone, a calculator, and the like. Can be easily mastered. Thereby, quick and reliable operation becomes possible.

In the numeric keypad layout, a key layout optimal for a function operation such as up / down, left / right, and diagonal can be set in each mode. Further, it is possible to develop and expand functions in the same operation environment.

[0012]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of the arrangement of an in-vehicle system operation input device of the present invention in a vehicle, where (a) is a plan view and (b)
Is a side view, and (c) is a front view.

A handle 102 is rotatably mounted on the driver's seat side (the right handle in FIG. 4C) of the front board 101 arranged on the front of the vehicle. At the center of the front board 101, a center console 103 is installed. An operation panel 110 is provided on the center console 103.

The operation panel 110 is configured, for example, as shown in FIG. That is, the operation panel 110
Are CD key 110a, MD key 110b, AM / FM
Keys for audio of the keys 110c and the DVD key 110d, navigation keys for the TV key 110e and the information key 110g, TEL keys 110f, air conditioning keys 110h, and maintenance keys 110i for checking the condition of the car. And an OK key for payment / authentication of the approval key 110j. The arrangement of these keys is not particularly limited.

A display 106 is provided at the center of the front board 101 and near the windshield. The display 106 has the same display as the key arrangement of the input unit 105 described later, and the input to the input unit 105 and the display are linked.

As shown in FIGS. 1 (a) and 1 (b), the display 106 is located at a position as close to the windshield as possible so that the driver 108 can view the driving posture without changing the driving posture and without significantly shifting the viewpoint and focus. It is preferable to arrange them in The position where the driver 108 can visually recognize the driving posture without changing the driving posture and without significantly shifting the viewpoint and the focus is, for example, in a state where the driver 108 is driving forward and is in the field of view of the driver 108, and The driver 108 is connected to the display 106
The position where the contents of the information can be grasped.

There is no particular limitation on the position of the display 106 as long as the driver 108 can visually recognize the driving position without changing the driving posture and without significantly shifting the viewpoint and focus.

A floor console 104 is arranged between the driver's seat and the passenger seat. Floor console 1
An input unit 105 is provided on the input unit 04. The input unit 105 is installed at a position where the driver 108 can operate without changing the driving posture and without affecting the driving operation.

The position where the input unit 105 is installed is not particularly limited as long as it can be operated by the driver 108 without changing the driving posture and without affecting the driving operation. The position where the driver 108 can operate without changing the driving posture and without affecting the driving operation is, for example, a state in which the driver 108 holds the steering wheel 102 with one hand and the other without changing the driving posture. A position that can be operated by hand.

Further, the input unit 105 may be provided so as to be detachable from the vehicle body, so that the input unit 105 can be appropriately removed. In this case, it is necessary to provide an attachment that can be connected to the input unit in the vehicle. This allows anyone other than the driver to operate the vehicle-mounted system anywhere in the vehicle.
For example, even when the input unit is operated in the rear seat, the driver can recognize the content operated by a person other than the driver by connecting the input unit and the system. The input unit and the system may be directly connected, or may be configured to transmit and receive data by infrared communication.

The input unit 105 has an operation unit having a ten-key arrangement. The numeric keypad layout is an array and operation system that is completely integrated into daily life using telephones, calculators, and the like.By adopting such a numeric keypad in the operation unit, the operator can easily operate the keyboard with the regularity of the layout. Can be mastered. Thereby, quick and reliable operation becomes possible.

In the numeric keypad layout, a key layout optimal for a function operation such as up / down, left / right, and diagonal can be set in each mode. Further, it is possible to develop and expand functions in the same operation environment.

An instrument display 107 is provided on the driver's seat side of the front board 101. FIG.
In (b), reference numeral 109 denotes a vehicle body.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the internal configuration of the on-vehicle system operation input device of the present invention. When an input is made to the input unit 105, the input is detected by the detection unit 301. When an input is detected, the display control unit 30 controls the display of the position corresponding to the detected input position to be inverted.
2 controls the display 303. Further, when the input of the mode key of the input unit 105 is detected, the display control unit 302 controls the display 303 so that the display is changed to the function setting screen. Here, the inversion of the display means changing the brightness or the color of the original display.

When an input is made to the input unit 105, an input signal is sent to the control unit 304 and the control unit 304
Controls the system according to the input. For example, when an input is made in the audio mode, the control unit 30
4 sends a control signal to the audio control unit 305. The audio control unit 305 is a CD, MD, DVD, AM / FM
(Radio) is appropriately controlled to output sound from the speaker 308.

When an input is made in the navigation mode, the control unit 304 causes the navigation control unit 3
06 to send a control signal. Navigation control unit 306
Performs control to acquire various information via the antenna 309. The acquired information is displayed on the display 303 by the display control unit 302.

When an input is made in the telephone mode, the control unit 304 sends a control signal to the wireless control unit 307. The wireless control unit 307 performs control to transmit and receive wireless signals via the antenna 309.

When an input is made in the television mode, the control section 304 sends a control signal to the radio control section 307. The wireless control unit 307 performs control to receive a television signal via the antenna 309. The received television signal is displayed on the display 303 by the display control unit 302.

Next, the operation of the on-vehicle system operation input device having the above configuration will be described. As shown in FIG. 1B, when operating the system while the driver 108 is driving, first, the operation mode is selected. This mode is performed by input to the operation panel 110 of the center console 103.

When the TEL key 110f of the operation panel 110 shown in FIG. 2 is input, the telephone mode is set, and the screen shown in FIG. 4A is displayed on the display 106. In this case, the function layout of the input unit 105 is as shown in FIG.
The result is as shown in FIG. This functional layout is the same as the key layout displayed on the display 106.

When the driver's finger touches the operation unit of the input unit 105, for example, when the finger touches the "2" key,
As shown in FIG.
The display of "2" is inverted. With this, the driver can check the key touched by the finger on the display 106 without checking the hand. Therefore, the input of the desired key can be performed reliably. Then, the entered number is displayed on the display 106.

The operation unit of the input unit 105
* "Key, the display 106
A function setting screen as shown in (d) is displayed. On this screen, various function settings can be made. Also in this case, when the driver's finger touches the key of the operation unit, the display on the display is inverted. Then, when performing function setting, a setting key is input. FIG.
To return to the normal screen shown in (a), a return key is input.

By displaying the function setting screen in this way, many function menus can be directly selected, the operation hierarchy can be made shallow, and various operations can be performed with a small number of operations. .

AM / FM of operation panel 110 shown in FIG.
When the key 110c or the TV key 110e is input, a radio / TV mode is set, and the display 106 displays FIG.
The screen shown in (a) is displayed. In this case, the functional layout of the input unit 105 is as shown in FIG. This functional layout is the same as the key layout displayed on the display 106.

When the driver's finger touches the operation unit of the input unit 105, for example, when the finger touches the key of "TUNE", the display of "TUNE" on the display 106 is inverted as shown in FIG. I do. Thus, the driver can check the key touched by the finger on the display 106 without checking the hand. Therefore, a desired key can be input reliably. When an input is made, the station name and frequency are displayed on the display 106.

When a “function” key of the operation unit of the input unit 105 is input, the display 106
A function setting screen as shown in (d) is displayed. On this screen, various function settings can be made. This function is selected in order of the frequency of use by the user,
For example, screen switching, screen blanking, voice guidance ON / OFF, and the like.

By displaying the function setting screen in this way, many function menus can be directly selected, the operation hierarchy can be made shallow, and various operations can be performed with a small number of operations. .

Further, “M” of the operation unit of the input unit 105
When the "ODE" key is pressed, the display 106 shows
The audio control screen is displayed, and you can adjust the volume, sound quality, etc.

Also in these cases, when the driver's finger touches the key of the operation unit, the display on the display is inverted. Then, when performing function setting, a setting key is input. To return to the normal screen shown in FIG. 5A, a return key is input.

CD key 1 on operation panel 110 shown in FIG.
When the user inputs 10a, the MD key 110b, or the DVD key 110d, the mode is set to the CD / CD-CH / MD / DVD mode, and the screen shown in FIG. In this case, the functional layout of the input unit 105 is as shown in FIG. This functional layout is the same as the key layout displayed on the display 106.

When the driver's finger touches the operation unit of the input unit 105, for example, when the finger touches the key of "TRACK", as shown in FIG.
The display of "TRACK" above is inverted. Thus, the driver can check the key touched by the finger on the display 106 without checking the hand. Therefore, a desired key can be input reliably.
When an input is made, the track number is displayed on the display 106.

When a “function” key on the operation unit of the input unit 105 is input, the display 106
A function setting screen as shown in (d) is displayed. On this screen, various function settings can be made. This function is selected in order of the frequency of use by the user,
For example, screen switching, screen blanking, voice guidance ON / OFF, and the like.

By displaying the function setting screen in this manner, many function menus can be directly selected, the operation hierarchy can be made shallow, and various operations can be performed with a small number of operations. .

The operation unit “M” of the input unit 105
When the "ODE" key is pressed, the display 106 shows
The audio control screen is displayed, and you can adjust the volume, sound quality, etc.

Also in these cases, when the driver's finger touches the key of the operation unit, the display on the display is inverted. Then, when performing function setting, a setting key is input. To return to the normal screen shown in FIG. 6A, a return key is input.

TV key 1 on operation panel 110 shown in FIG.
After inputting information key 110g after inputting 10e,
In the navigation mode, the display 106 displays a map screen. Then, the input unit 10
When the driver's finger touches the operation unit 5, the key arrangement is displayed on the map as shown in FIG. In this case, the functional layout of the input unit 105 is as shown in FIG.
The result is as shown in FIG. This functional layout is the same as the key layout displayed on the display 106. The key arrangement disappears when the driver's finger leaves the operation unit.

When the driver's finger touches the operation unit of the input unit 105 to display the key arrangement. For example, when the finger touches the key of “∧”, as shown in FIG. Display is inverted. Thus, the driver can check the key touched by the finger on the display 106 without checking the hand. Therefore, a desired key can be input reliably.
When an input is made, the screen is scrolled upward on the display 106, and then the key arrangement disappears.

When the “menu” key of the operation unit of the input unit 105 is input, the display 106 displays
A function setting screen as shown in FIG. 7D is displayed. On this screen, various function settings can be made.
This function is selected in descending order of the frequency of use by the user. The “ENT” key is a key that is input when various conditions are determined.

By displaying the function setting screen in this manner, many function menus can be directly selected, the operation hierarchy can be made shallow, and various operations can be performed with a small number of operations. .

Also in these cases, when the driver's finger touches the key of the operation unit, the display on the display is inverted. Then, when performing function setting, a setting key is input. To return to the normal screen shown in FIG. 7A, a return key is input.

As described above, the display 106 is installed at a position where the display 106 can be visually recognized without changing the driving posture of the driver 108 and without significantly shifting the viewpoint and focus.
The input unit 105 is installed at a position where it can be operated without changing the driving posture of the driver 108 and without affecting the driving operation. Further, since the operation unit and the display on the display are linked, the operation unit Just touch
The driver 108 can confirm which key is being touched on the display. Thereby, the system operation can be freely performed without changing the driving posture and without looking at the operation unit.

In the screen displays of FIGS. 4 to 7, it is not necessary to display all the numeric keypads, and a part of the numeric keypads, for example, the first row, the first row, and the second row are displayed. May be. By displaying a predetermined (arbitrary) key arrangement in this manner, the driver's visibility can be ensured.

In the input device for operating a vehicle-mounted system according to the present invention, the operation of the operation unit of the input unit may be notified by sound. For example, by operating the operation unit, a sound effect may be generated, or a synthesized voice of the name of the operated key may be generated.

The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, but can be implemented with various modifications. For example, the location of the input device in the vehicle (functional layout, etc.),
The type and number of operation keys, the internal structure of the vehicle body, and the like are not limited to the above embodiment, and can be changed as appropriate.

[0055]

As described above, the input device for operating the on-vehicle system of the present invention is installed at a position where it can be operated without affecting the driving operation. The driver 108 can confirm which key is being touched on the display by simply touching the operation unit. Thereby, the system operation can be freely performed without changing the driving posture and without looking at the operation unit.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a view showing an example of an arrangement of an input device for operating a vehicle-mounted system according to the present invention in a vehicle.

FIG. 2 is a view showing an operation panel in the input device for operating a vehicle-mounted system according to the present invention;

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the internal configuration of the on-vehicle system operation input device of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a display example of the on-vehicle system operation input device of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a display example of the on-vehicle system operation input device of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a display example of the on-vehicle system operation input device of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a display example of the on-vehicle system operation input device of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 101 Front board 102 Handle 103 Center console 104 Floor console 105 Input unit 106 Display 107 Instrument display 108 Driver 109 Body 110 Operation panel

Claims (3)

[Claims] An input unit including a display disposed at a position in a vehicle that can be visually recognized by a driver while driving, an operation unit that is disposed at a position that can be operated by the driver while driving, and has an operation unit having a predetermined key arrangement. Detecting means for detecting an input to the operation unit, and display control means for displaying the same key arrangement as the key arrangement on the display, wherein the display control means An input device for operating an in-vehicle system, wherein the input device performs control so as to interlock with display on a vehicle. 2. The on-vehicle system operating system according to claim 1, wherein the display control means performs control for inverting a key on the display corresponding to a key at a position input to the operation unit. Input device. 3. The in-vehicle system operation input device according to claim 1, wherein the key arrangement is a ten-key arrangement.