JP2007008246A - Input device - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an input device capable of viscerally and easily operating for operation of any type of vehicle-mounted equipment. <P>SOLUTION: This device comprises first input parts 21, 22, 23, 24 selecting one vehicle-mounted equipment of plural vehicle-mounted equipments, second input parts 28, 34 operating the selected vehicle-mounted equipment, a display part 33 displaying images on the second input parts 28, 34, and a display part control means 61 switching displayed contents of the display part into displayed contents corresponding to the vehicle-mounted equipment selected by the first input parts 21, 22, 23, 24. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to an input device that operates a plurality of devices, and more particularly to an input device that operates a plurality of in-vehicle devices such as an automobile.

  Around the instrument panel of the automobile, there are installed a display unit such as a meter for displaying the state of the vehicle, etc., and operation switches related to driving equipment and comfort equipment such as an air conditioner.

  However, with the spread of car navigation in recent years and the increase in information exchange from outside the vehicle, many operation switches for operating devices other than display switches such as meters and operation switches related to driving functions and comfort equipment are required. There is an increasing need to dispose the operation switch so as not to hinder driving.

  For this reason, there is a demand for an input device for an in-vehicle device capable of integrating the operation switches of the plurality of in-vehicle devices into one input device and operating the plurality of in-vehicle devices in an integrated manner. An example of such an input device for an in-vehicle device is disclosed in Patent Document 1 below.

Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 11-311522

  However, since the input device of the in-vehicle device disclosed in Patent Document 1 must use the input device having the same layout regardless of the in-vehicle device to be operated, the operation is difficult depending on the in-vehicle device to be operated. there is a possibility.

  In addition, by reducing the number of operation switches, the operation becomes complicated depending on the in-vehicle device to be operated, and since it is necessary to learn a predetermined procedure and operate according to the procedure, the operation is intuitive. It may not be possible.

  Accordingly, it is an object of the present invention to provide an input device that can be operated intuitively and easily regardless of which on-vehicle device is operated.

  An input device according to a first invention for solving the above-described problem (corresponding to claim 1) includes a first input unit that selects one in-vehicle device among a plurality of in-vehicle devices, and the selected in-vehicle device. A second input unit for operating the device and a display unit for displaying an image on the second input unit are provided, and the display content of the display unit corresponds to the in-vehicle device selected by the first input unit. The display unit control means for switching to is provided.

  An input device according to a second invention (corresponding to claim 2) for solving the above-described problems is the input device according to the first invention, wherein the display unit has the visible light transmission unit. An image is displayed through the part.

  An input device according to a third invention (corresponding to claim 3) for solving the above-mentioned problem is the input device according to the first invention or the second invention, wherein a display device is provided on the instrument panel, The display device control means is provided for switching the display content of the display device to the content representing the operation state of the in-vehicle device selected by the first input unit.

  An input device according to a fourth invention (corresponding to claim 4) for solving the above-mentioned problems is an input device according to any one of the first to third inventions, and is detachable from the instrument panel. It is characterized by having been installed in.

  An input device according to a fifth invention (corresponding to claim 5) for solving the above-mentioned problems is the input device according to any one of the first to fourth inventions, wherein the first input unit is a machine. A touch switch and a touch panel are used, and a touch panel and a joystick or a touch panel and a trackball are used for the second input unit.

  According to the first invention, the first input unit for selecting one of the plurality of in-vehicle devices, the second input unit for operating the selected in-vehicle device, and displaying an image on the second input unit And a display unit control means for switching the display content of the display unit to the display content corresponding to the in-vehicle device selected by the first input unit, so that the number of switches can be reduced. Even when a vehicle-mounted device is operated, it can be easily operated. For this reason, even if it is a case where the number of vehicle equipment further increases in the future, the increase in the number of switches can be suppressed.

  According to the second invention, the display unit displays the image through the second input unit having the visible light transmission unit, thereby intuitively determining which part to press when operating the input device. I can understand. This eliminates the need to learn how to operate the input device.

  According to the third invention, the display device is provided on the instrument panel, and the display device control means for switching the display content of the display device to the content representing the operation state of the in-vehicle device selected by the first input unit is provided. Thus, it is possible to accurately grasp the operating state of the in-vehicle device. For this reason, an accurate operation can be performed by the input device.

  According to the fourth aspect of the invention, the input device can be detached from the instrument panel and used as a remote controller by being detachably installed on the instrument panel. Therefore, when the occupant operates the input device, the input device can be operated at a position desired by the occupant.

  According to the fifth invention, an intuitive and comfortable operation is realized by using a mechanical switch or a touch panel for the first input unit and a touch panel and a joystick or a touch panel and a trackball for the second input unit. Can do.

  An embodiment of an input device according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 is a plan view of a multi-command touch panel switch according to the first embodiment, FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of the multi-command touch panel switch in the AA section shown in FIG. 1, and FIG. 3 is an instrument according to the first embodiment. 4 is a system configuration diagram according to the first embodiment, FIG. 5 is a plan view of a multi-command touch panel switch when NAVI is selected, FIG. 6 is a plan view of a display when NAVI is selected, and FIG. FIG. 8 is a plan view of a multi-command touch panel switch when AUDIO and TV / DVD are selected, FIG. 9 is a plan view of the display when FM1 screen is displayed, and FIG. 10 is a CD / MP3 screen display. FIG. 11 is a plan view of the display when the TV 1 screen is displayed, and FIG. 12 is a display when the DVD screen is displayed. FIG. 13 is a plan view of the multi-command touch panel switch when A / C is selected, FIG. 14 is a plan view of the display when the air conditioner screen is displayed, and FIG. 15 is a cross-sectional view of the multi-command touch panel switch according to the second embodiment. 16 is a cross-sectional view of the multi-command touch panel switch according to the third embodiment, and FIG. 17 is a cross-sectional view of the multi-command touch panel switch according to the fourth embodiment.

  The outline of the input device according to this embodiment will be described below. As shown in FIG. 3, there is an instrument panel 10 in the front part of the interior of the automobile. In the case of a right-hand drive vehicle, there is a meter 11 such as a speed meter on the right side of the instrument panel 10. A steering column (not shown) extends from below the meter 11 toward the vehicle interior, and a steering wheel 12 is attached to the end of the steering column.

  The steering wheel 12 is provided with a driver airbag 13a. In the case of a column shift vehicle, a shift knob 14 is attached to the left front of the steering wheel 12. A passenger seat airbag 13 b is installed on the upper left side of the instrument panel 10, and a glove box 15 is installed on the lower left side of the instrument panel 10.

  There are two air conditioner jets 16 above the center of the instrument panel 10, and a hazard switch 17 is provided between the two jets 16. A display 2 for displaying various types of information is installed below the ejection port 16 and the hazard switch 17. Below the display 2, a multi-command touch panel switch 1 for operating the in-vehicle device is installed.

  In the present embodiment, the multi-command touch panel switch 1 and the display 2 are installed on the instrument panel 10 as described above. However, this is only an example, and any occupant can operate the instrument panel 10. If the multi-command touch panel switch 1 and the display 2 can be installed at a position suitable for this, it can be applied. It can also be applied to left-hand drive vehicles and floor shift vehicles.

  Next, the multi-command touch panel switch according to the present embodiment will be described. As shown in FIG. 1, mechanical push switches are provided at the four corners of the multi-command touch panel switch 1.

  Among these, the upper left push switch has “AUDIO” written on the surface thereof, and this push switch is referred to as an AUDIO switch 21. The surface of the upper right push switch is indicated as “A / C”, and this push switch is referred to as an A / C switch 22. The surface of the lower left push switch is denoted as “TV / DVD”, and this push switch is referred to as a TV / DVD switch 23. On the surface of the lower right push switch, “NAVI” is indicated, and this push switch is referred to as NAVI switch 24.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the AUDIO switch 21, the A / C switch 22, the TV / DVD switch 23, and the NAVI switch 24 are installed on the substrate 26 via a tact switch 25. The tact switch 25 senses that the AUDIO switch 21, the A / C switch 22, the TV / DVD switch 23, and the NAVI switch 24 are pressed, and can transmit input information to a substrate (microcomputer) 26.

  Further, an LED 27 is installed between the AUDIO switch 21, the A / C switch 22, the TV / DVD switch 23 and the NAVI switch 24 and the substrate 26, and the small light and headlight are turned on at night by the LED 27. From time to time, LED light can be emitted from behind the AUDIO switch 21, the A / C switch 22, the TV / DVD switch 23, and the NAVI switch 24 to indicate their positions.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a ring-shaped touch panel 28 is installed at the center of the multi-command touch panel switch 1. The ring-shaped touch panel 28 is fixed by a ring-shaped holding member 29. As shown in FIG. 2, the ring-shaped touch panel 28 has a connector 30 installed on the back surface of the ring-shaped touch panel 28 and a connector 31 installed on the surface of the substrate 26 connected by electric wiring 32, thereby The input information on the ring-shaped touch panel 28 can be transmitted to the substrate 26.

  The touch panel 28 has a built-in liquid crystal module 33 that can display an image, and can display a different image according to a signal from each in-vehicle device. As shown in FIG. 1, a joystick 34 is installed at the center of the multi-command touch panel switch 1.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the joystick 34 is installed on the substrate 26 via the joystick control module 35, and “execute” is written on the upper surface. In the joystick 34, input information is transmitted from the joystick control module 35 to the substrate 26 by tilting the joystick 34 or pushing the joystick 34.

  The input information transmitted to the substrate 26 is transmitted to the in-vehicle device by the transmission module 36 installed on the substrate 26. The substrate 26 is fixed to a back case 37 constituting the back surface of the multi-command touch panel switch 1. The end of the back case 37 is coupled by fitting with a front case 38 that constitutes the front and side surfaces of the multi-command touch panel switch 1.

  The instrument panel 10 on which the multi-command touch panel switch 1 is installed is provided with a recess 39 in which the multi-command touch panel switch 1 can be fitted. A charger 40 is installed on the back surface of the instrument panel 10. The charger 40 is provided with two charging plates 41 forming a positive electrode and a negative electrode, and the charger 40 is connected to a power source by an electric wiring 42 in order to obtain electric power.

  The back case 37 of the multi-command touch panel switch 1 is provided with a through hole 43 through which the charging plate 41 can pass. A storage battery 44 is installed on the substrate 26, and the storage battery 44 can be charged by contacting the charging plate 41 penetrating the terminal 45 of the substrate 26 connected to the storage battery 44.

  Since the multi-command touch panel switch 1 includes the transmission module 36 and the storage battery 44, the multi-command touch panel switch 1 can be used as a remote controller even when the multi-command touch panel switch 1 is detached from the instrument panel 10.

  Next, a system configuration according to the present embodiment will be described. As shown in FIG. 4, the car navigation unit 46 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 47 that performs arithmetic processing and a CAN process that performs signal processing of CAN (Controller Area Network) communication that is an in-vehicle LAN (Local Area Network). A portion 48 is provided.

  The car navigation unit 46 is connected to the audio unit 49 by a signal line 50, and performs communication by multiplex communication. Accordingly, the car navigation unit 46 can transmit a signal to the audio unit 49 and can receive a signal from the audio unit 49.

  The audio unit 49 is provided with a CPU 51 and a data transmission / reception unit 52. A signal transmitted from the car navigation unit 46 is received by the data transmission / reception unit 52, and the signal is processed by the CPU 51. The data is transmitted to the car navigation unit 46 by the unit 52.

  The car navigation unit 46 is connected to the vehicle body control module 53, the meter 54, and the air conditioner unit 55 through a signal line 56, and communicates by CAN communication. Accordingly, the car navigation unit 46 can transmit signals to the vehicle body control module 53, the meter 54, and the air conditioner unit 55, and can receive signals from the vehicle body control module 53, the meter 54, and the air conditioner unit 55. .

  The vehicle body control module 53, the meter 54, and the air conditioner unit 55 are provided with a data transmission / reception unit 57. The data transmission / reception unit 57 receives a signal transmitted from the car navigation unit 46, and the vehicle body control module 53, the meter 54. And the signal from the air conditioner unit 55 is transmitted to the car navigation unit 46 by the data transmission / reception unit 57.

  In addition, the car navigation unit 46 is connected to the display 2 by a signal line 58 and communicates by serial communication. Thereby, the car navigation unit 46 can transmit a signal to the display 2. The display 2 is provided with a drawing processing unit 59. Based on the signal sent from the car navigation unit 46, the drawing processing unit 59 can generate a graphic and display an image on the display 2.

  The multi-command touch panel switch 1 is connected to the audio unit 49 by a radio 60 using radio waves or infrared rays, and communicates by bidirectional communication. The multi-command touch panel switch 1 is provided with a CPU 61 and a data transmission / reception unit 62. The data transmission / reception unit 62 receives a signal transmitted from the audio unit 49, and the CPU 61 processes the signal to process the touch panel 28 (see FIG. 1). ) Is displayed on the liquid crystal module 33 (see FIG. 2).

  In addition, a command signal to the car navigation unit 46, the audio unit 49, the air conditioner unit 55, and the like obtained by the occupant operating the multi-command touch panel switch 1 is transmitted to the audio unit 49 by the data transmission / reception unit 62. A command signal is transmitted from the audio unit 49 to the corresponding in-vehicle device.

  In the present embodiment, the system configuration is as described above. However, this is merely an example, and the command signal from the multi-command touch panel switch 1 may be received by an in-vehicle device other than the audio unit 49. Is possible. Further, any communication method between in-vehicle devices may be used as long as the above-described processing can be realized. The display unit has been described using liquid crystal, but may be replaced with an organic EL / FED (SED) or the like.

  Next, an operation method of the multi-command touch panel switch according to the present embodiment will be described. When the NAVI switch 21 shown in FIG. 5 is pressed, a car navigation screen 63 is displayed on the display 2 as shown in FIG. The car navigation screen 63 displays items such as destination, route setting / editing, view switching, information search, and VICS. Among these items, the currently selected item is indicated by a cursor 64.

  At this time, the cursor 64 of the car navigation screen 63 moves between the items by tilting the joystick 34 (see FIG. 5) up and down, and the touch panel is rotated clockwise as indicated by an arrow B in FIG. By stroking counterclockwise, high-speed movement between items of the cursor 64, scrolling of the screen, and the like can be performed.

  Each item can be executed by moving the cursor 64 to the item to be executed and pushing the joystick 34. For example, when it is desired to execute the view switching, as shown in FIG. 6, the cursor 64 is moved to the view switching, and the joystick 34 is pushed in this state, the view switching can be executed.

  When a portion of the touch panel indicated by “C” shown in FIG. 5 is displayed, a menu screen 65 is displayed on the display 2 as shown in FIG. The menu screen 65 displays items such as additional functions, screen settings, telephone calls, and information search, and a cursor 66 indicates the currently selected item among these items.

  At this time, when the joystick 34 (see FIG. 5) is tilted up and down, the cursor 66 on the menu screen 65 moves between the items, and the touch panel is moved clockwise or counterclockwise as indicated by an arrow B in FIG. By stroking clockwise, it is possible to move the cursor 66 between items at high speed, scroll the screen, and the like.

  Each item can be executed by moving the cursor 66 to the item to be executed and pushing the joystick 34. For example, when it is desired to execute a telephone call, as shown in FIG. 7, the telephone call can be executed by moving the cursor 66 to the telephone and pressing the joystick 34 in this state.

  When the AUDIO switch 21 shown in FIG. 8 is pressed, the FM1 screen 67 is displayed on the display 2 as shown in FIG. The FM1 screen 67 displays a list of each frequency band of each FM radio broadcast station set in advance, items such as SCAN and A / SELECT, and the currently selected item is indicated by a cursor 68 among these items.

  At this time, the cursor on the FM1 screen 67 is pressed by pressing a portion where “▲” on the touch panel indicated by D in FIG. 8 and “▼” on the touch panel indicated by E are displayed or by tilting the joystick 34 up and down. 68 moves between items, and strokes the touch panel clockwise or counterclockwise as shown by arrow F in FIG. It can be carried out.

  Each item can be executed by moving the cursor 68 to the item to be executed and pushing the joystick 34. For example, to select an FM radio station in the 79.5 megahertz band, move the cursor 68 to “<79.5 ○○○○>” and push the joystick 34 in this state as shown in FIG. For example, an FM radio broadcasting station of 79.5 megahertz band can be selected. In FIG. 9, FM broadcast station names and the like are actually displayed in the portion indicated by “XXX”.

  Further, every time the AUDIO switch 21 (see FIG. 8) is pressed, the display content of the screen of the display 2 can be switched in the order of FM1, FM2, AM, CD / MP3, MD, MP3, and FM1. Here, the FM1 and FM2 screens are screens for selecting FM radio broadcast stations, the AM screen is a screen for selecting AM radio broadcast stations, and the CD / MP3, MD, and MP3 screens are screens for playing back respective music data. For example, when the AUDIO switch 21 is pressed three times while the FM1 screen 67 is displayed, the display content of the display 2 can be switched to the CD / MP3 screen 69 as shown in FIG.

  The CD / MP3 screen 69 displays a list of music data recorded on the CD inserted in the CD / MP3 player, items such as REPEAT and RANDOM, and the currently selected item is a cursor. 70.

  At this time, the CD / MP3 screen 69 is displayed by pressing a portion where “▲” on the touch panel indicated by D in FIG. 8 and “▼” on the touch panel indicated by E are displayed, or by tilting the joystick 34 up and down. The cursor 70 moves between items, and the touch panel is stroked clockwise or counterclockwise as indicated by an arrow F in FIG. Etc. can be performed.

  Each item can be executed by moving the cursor 70 to the item to be executed and pushing the joystick 34. For example, if it is desired to reproduce the third song, as shown in FIG. 10, the cursor 70 is moved to “<03 OO”, and the joystick 34 is pushed in this state to reproduce the third song. be able to. In FIG. 10, the name of each tune is actually displayed in the portion indicated by “XXX”.

  When the TV / DVD switch 23 shown in FIG. 8 is pressed, the TV 1 screen 71 is displayed on the display 2 as shown in FIG. The TV1 screen 71 includes a list of preset TV broadcast stations, P.I. Items such as SCAN, screen switching, voice switching, and A / SELECT are displayed, and the currently selected item among these items is indicated by a cursor 72.

  At this time, the cursor of the TV 1 screen 71 is displayed by pressing the part where “▲” on the touch panel indicated by D and “▼” on the touch panel indicated by E are displayed or by tilting the joystick 34 up and down. 72 moves between items, and the touch panel is stroked clockwise or counterclockwise as shown by arrow F in FIG. It can be carried out.

  Each item can be executed by moving the cursor 72 to the item to be executed and pushing the joystick 34. For example, in order to select a 5-channel TV broadcast station, as shown in FIG. 11, the cursor 72 is moved to “<5 ○○○○>” and the joystick 34 is pushed in this state, so that 5-channel TV broadcast is performed. You can select a station. In FIG. 11, the name of each television broadcasting station is actually displayed in the part indicated by “XXX”.

  Further, every time the TV / DVD switch 23 (see FIG. 8) is pressed, the display contents of the display 2 can be switched in the order of TV1 → TV2 → DVD → VIDEO → TV1. Here, the TV1 and TV2 screens are screens for selecting a television broadcast station, the DVD screen is a screen for playing a DVD, and the VIDEO screen is a screen for displaying video from a device connected to an external input terminal. For example, if the TV / DVD switch 23 is pressed twice while the TV1 screen 71 is displayed, the display content of the display 2 can be switched to the DVD screen 73 as shown in FIG.

  The DVD screen 73 displays items such as a main menu, title menu, return, load, stop, and pause, and a currently selected item is indicated by a cursor 74 among these items.

  At this time, the cursor of the DVD screen 73 is displayed by pressing a portion where “▲” on the touch panel indicated by D in FIG. 8 and “▼” on the touch panel indicated by E are displayed or by tilting the joystick 34 up and down. 74 moves between the items, and the touch panel is stroked clockwise or counterclockwise as shown by arrow F in FIG. It can be carried out.

  Each item can be executed by moving the cursor 74 to the item to be executed and pushing the joystick 34. For example, to select the main menu, as shown in FIG. 10, the main menu can be executed by moving the cursor 74 to “<main menu>” and pressing the joystick 34 in this state.

  When the A / C switch 22 shown in FIG. 13 is pressed, an A / C screen 75 is displayed on the display 2 as shown in FIG. The A / C screen 75 displays current air conditioner setting information such as ON / OFF of the air conditioner, the wind direction, the air volume, and the set temperature of the air conditioner.

  At this time, the cursor 76 on the A / C screen 75 is set to either “ON” or “OFF” by pressing the portion where “ON / OFF” on the upper side of the touch panel 28 indicated by G in FIG. 13 is displayed. Can be switched. Further, by pressing the left portion of the touch panel 28 where the wind direction is displayed, the cursor 77 on the A / C screen 75 can be switched to any one of the four wind directions.

  In addition, by pressing the portion where the air volume on the lower side of the touch panel indicated by I is pressed, the cursor 78 on the A / C screen 75 can be switched to any one of the five air volumes. Further, the set temperature of the A / C screen 75 can be changed by tilting the joystick 34 up and down.

  According to the input device according to the present embodiment, the AUDIO switch 21, the A / C switch 22, which selects one in-vehicle device among the plurality of in-vehicle devices as the input device for operating the plurality of in-vehicle devices installed in the vehicle, A TV / DVD switch 23 and a NAVI switch 24, a ring-shaped touch panel 28 for operating the selected in-vehicle device, and a liquid crystal module 33 for displaying an image on the ring-shaped touch panel 28 are provided. By providing a CPU 61 (see FIG. 4) for switching to display contents corresponding to the in-vehicle device selected by the switch 21, the A / C switch 22, the TV / DVD switch 23, and the NAVI switch 24, the number of switches is small. Intuitively and easily operate any vehicle equipment. Can. For this reason, even if it is a case where the number of vehicle equipment further increases in the future, the increase in the number of switches can be suppressed.

  In addition, the display 2 is provided on the instrument panel 10, and the content displayed on the display 2 indicates the operation state of the in-vehicle device selected by the AUDIO switch 21, the A / C switch 22, the TV / DVD switch 23 and the NAVI switch 24. By providing the drawing processing unit 59 (see FIG. 4) for switching to, it is possible to accurately grasp the operation state of the in-vehicle device. For this reason, an accurate operation can be performed by the multi-command touch panel switch 1.

  Further, since the multi-command touch panel switch 1 is detachably installed on the instrument panel 10, the multi-command touch panel switch 1 can be detached from the instrument panel 10 and used as a remote controller. For this reason, when the occupant operates the multi-command touch panel switch 1, the occupant can operate the switch at a desired position.

  In addition, mechanical switches are used for the AUDIO switch 21, the A / C switch 22, the TV / DVD switch 23, and the NAVI switch 24 in order to select an in-vehicle device, and a touch panel 28 and a joystick 34 are used in order to operate the in-vehicle device. As a result, it is possible to realize a certain operational feeling when selecting an in-vehicle device, and it is possible to realize an intuitive and comfortable operation when operating the in-vehicle device.

  As shown in FIG. 15, the input device according to Example 2 was manufactured by using a touch panel for the AUDIO switch, A / C switch, TV / DVD switch, and NAVI switch of the multi-command touch panel switch according to Example 1. Other structures are the same as those of the multi-command touch panel switch according to the first embodiment.

  The multi-command touch panel switch according to this embodiment will be described below. In describing the present embodiment, although the mechanism of each switch is different, the arrangement relationship of each switch is substantially the same, so the plan view will be described using the plan view of the multi-command touch panel switch used in the first embodiment. .

  As shown in FIG. 1, touch panels are provided at the four corners of the multi-command touch panel switch 1. As shown in FIG. 15, a liquid crystal module 33 capable of displaying an image is built in the touch panel, and different images can be displayed according to instructions from each in-vehicle device.

  “AUDIO” is displayed on the surface of the upper left touch panel, and this touch panel is used as the AUDIO switch 21. “A / C” is displayed on the surface of the upper right touch panel, and this touch panel is used as the A / C switch 22. “TV / DVD” is displayed on the surface of the lower left touch panel, and this touch panel is referred to as a TV / DVD switch 23. “NAVI” is displayed on the surface of the lower right touch panel, and this touch panel is used as the NAVI switch 24.

  The AUDIO switch 21, the A / C switch 22, the TV / DVD switch 23, and the NAVI switch 24 are configured such that a connector 30 installed on the back surface of the touch panel and a connector 31 installed on the surface of the substrate 26 are connected by an electrical wiring 31. As a result, input information from the AUDIO switch 21, A / C switch 22, TV / DVD switch 23, and NAVI switch 24 can be transmitted to the substrate 26.

  The AUDIO switch 21, the A / C switch 22, the TV / DVD switch 23, and the NAVI switch 24 have a built-in liquid crystal module 33 that can display an image. An image can be displayed.

  According to the input device according to the present embodiment, a touch panel is used for the AUDIO switch 21, the A / C switch 22, the TV / DVD switch 23, and the NAVI switch 24 in order to select an in-vehicle device, and further, the in-vehicle device is operated. By using a ring-shaped touch panel and joystick, an intuitive and comfortable operation can be realized.

  As shown in FIG. 16, the input device according to Example 3 was manufactured using a trackball instead of the joystick arranged at the center of the multi-command touch panel switch according to Example 1. Other structures are the same as those of the multi-command touch panel switch according to the first embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 16, a trackball 79 is installed at the center of the multi-command touch panel switch 1. The track ball 79 is installed so as to contact the vertical slit gear shaft 80 installed in the vertical direction and the horizontal slit gear shaft 81 arranged in the horizontal direction.

  The ends of the vertical slit gear shaft 80 and the horizontal slit gear shaft 81 are provided with disc-shaped members provided with slits. The vertical slit gear shaft 80 has a vertical slit gear 82 and the horizontal slit gear shaft 81 has a horizontal shape. A slit gear 83 is provided.

  An LED 84 and a photosensor 85 are installed so as to sandwich the vertical slit gear 82 and the horizontal slit gear 83. When the vertical slit gear 82 and the horizontal slit gear 83 are rotated, the LED light emitted from the LED 84 passes through the slit and is received by the photosensor 85, thereby counting the number of times of light reception per unit time and determining the amount of movement. calculate.

  At this time, the vertical slit gear 82 detects the amount of movement in the horizontal direction, and the horizontal slit gear 83 detects the amount of movement in the vertical direction, and the input information is transmitted to the substrate 26. A tact switch 86 is installed between the trackball 79 and the substrate 26. By pressing the trackball 79, input information is transmitted from the tact switch 86 to the substrate 26.

  According to the input device according to the present embodiment, mechanical switches are used for the AUDIO switch 21, the A / C switch 22, the TV / DVD switch 23, and the NAVI switch 24 in order to select an in-vehicle device, and the in-vehicle device is operated. By using the ring-shaped touch panel 28 and the trackball 79, it is possible to realize a certain operational feeling when selecting an in-vehicle device, and an intuitive and comfortable operation when operating the in-vehicle device. can do.

  As shown in FIG. 17, the input device according to the fourth embodiment uses a touch panel for the AUDIO switch, the A / C switch, the TV / DVD switch, and the NAVI switch of the multi-command touch panel switch according to the first embodiment. A trackball was used instead of the joystick placed in the center of the touch panel switch. Other structures are the same as those of the multi-command touch panel switch according to the first embodiment.

  The multi-command touch panel switch according to this embodiment will be described below. In describing the present embodiment, although the mechanism of each switch is different, the arrangement relationship of each switch is substantially the same, so the plan view will be described using the plan view of the multi-command touch panel switch used in the first embodiment. .

  As shown in FIG. 1, touch panels are provided at the four corners of the multi-command touch panel switch 1. The touch panel has a built-in liquid crystal module 33 that can display an image, and can display a different image according to a command from each in-vehicle device.

  “AUDIO” is displayed on the surface of the upper left touch panel, and this touch panel is used as the AUDIO switch 21. “A / C” is displayed on the surface of the upper right touch panel, and this touch panel is used as the A / C switch 22. “TV / DVD” is displayed on the surface of the lower left touch panel, and this touch panel is referred to as a TV / DVD switch 23. “NAVI” is displayed on the surface of the lower right touch panel, and this touch panel is used as the NAVI switch 24.

  The AUDIO switch 21, the A / C switch 22, the TV / DVD switch 23, and the NAVI switch 24 are configured such that a connector 30 installed on the back surface of the touch panel and a connector 31 installed on the surface of the substrate 26 are connected by an electrical wiring 31. As a result, input information from the AUDIO switch 21, A / C switch 22, TV / DVD switch 23, and NAVI switch 24 can be transmitted to the substrate 26.

  The AUDIO switch 21, the A / C switch 22, the TV / DVD switch 23, and the NAVI switch 24 have a built-in liquid crystal module 33 that can display an image. An image can be displayed.

  As shown in FIG. 17, a trackball 79 is installed at the center of the multi-command touch panel switch 1. The track ball 79 is installed so as to contact the vertical slit gear shaft 80 installed in the vertical direction and the horizontal slit gear shaft 81 arranged in the horizontal direction.

  The ends of the vertical slit gear shaft 80 and the horizontal slit gear shaft 81 are provided with disc-shaped members provided with slits. The vertical slit gear shaft 80 has a vertical slit gear 82 and the horizontal slit gear shaft 81 has a horizontal shape. A slit gear 83 is provided.

  An LED 84 and a photosensor 85 are installed so as to sandwich the vertical slit gear 82 and the horizontal slit gear 83. When the vertical slit gear 82 and the horizontal slit gear 83 are rotated, the LED light emitted from the LED 84 passes through the slit and is received by the photosensor 85, thereby counting the number of times of light reception per unit time and determining the amount of movement. calculate.

  At this time, the vertical slit gear 82 detects the amount of movement in the horizontal direction, and the horizontal slit gear 83 detects the amount of movement in the vertical direction, and the input information is transmitted to the substrate 26. A tact switch 86 is installed between the trackball 79 and the substrate 26. By pressing the trackball 79, input information is transmitted from the tact switch 86 to the substrate 26.

  According to the input device according to the present embodiment, a touch panel is used for the AUDIO switch 21, the A / C switch 22, the TV / DVD switch 23, and the NAVI switch 24 to select an in-vehicle device, and a ring to operate the in-vehicle device. By using the touch panel 28 and the trackball 79, an intuitive and comfortable operation can be realized.

  The present invention is effective when operating a plurality of devices, and particularly effective when operating various on-vehicle devices of an automobile.

It is a top view of the multi-command touch panel switch according to the first embodiment. It is sectional drawing of the multi-command touch panel switch in the AA cross section shown in FIG. It is a front view of the instrument panel which concerns on a 1st Example. 1 is a system configuration diagram according to a first embodiment. It is a top view of the multi-command touch panel switch when NAVI is selected. It is a top view of the display at the time of NAVI selection. It is a top view of the display at the time of a menu screen display. It is a top view of the multi-command touch panel switch when AUDIO and TV / DVD are selected. It is a top view of the display at the time of FM1 screen display. It is a top view of the display at the time of CD / MP3 screen display. It is a top view of the display at the time of TV1 screen display. It is a top view of the display at the time of DVD screen display. It is a top view of the multi-command touch panel switch at the time of A / C selection. It is a top view of the display at the time of A / C screen display. 6 is a cross-sectional view of a multi-command touch panel switch according to Embodiment 2. FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view of a multi-command touch panel switch according to Embodiment 3. FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view of a multi-command touch panel switch according to Embodiment 4. FIG.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Multi-command touch panel switch 2 Display 10 Instrument panel 21 AUDIO switch 22 A / C switch 23 TV / DVD switch 24 NAVI switch 28 Ring-shaped touch panel 33 Liquid crystal module 34 Joystick 59 Drawing process part 79 Track ball

Claims (5)

A first input unit for selecting one of the plurality of in-vehicle devices;
A second input unit for operating the selected in-vehicle device;
A display unit for displaying an image on the second input unit;
An input device, comprising: a display control unit that switches display content of the display unit to display content corresponding to the in-vehicle device selected by the first input unit. The input device according to claim 1, wherein the display unit transmits an image through the second input unit including a visible light transmission unit. A display device is provided on the instrument panel,
The display device control means which switches the display content of the said display device to the content which displays the operation state of the said in-vehicle apparatus selected with the said 1st input part was provided. The claim 1 or Claim 2 characterized by the above-mentioned. Input device. The input device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the input device is detachably installed on the instrument panel. Using a mechanical switch or a touch panel for the first input unit,
The input device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein a touch panel and a joystick or a touch panel and a trackball are used for the second input unit.

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