KR102053468B1

KR102053468B1 - Control system and method for switch integration

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Publication number: KR102053468B1
Application number: KR1020140161323A
Authority: KR
Inventors: 박기원; 송동준
Original assignee: 현대자동차주식회사
Priority date: 2014-11-19
Filing date: 2014-11-19
Publication date: 2019-12-06
Also published as: KR20160059626A

Abstract

The control information of various switches collected in the console zone of the driver's seat can be transmitted to the controller of the corresponding device through the CAN communication, so that the control information of the vehicle controller and the switch controller according to the option can be shared by all vehicles. The present invention relates to a vehicle console zone switch integrated control system and method.
To this end, the present invention comprises a memory unit for storing switch type information of a specific vehicle type; A switch function information database for storing function information for each switch type of all vehicle types; A real drive switch function information control unit which, when a plurality of switches mounted in the console zone is operated, retrieves the function information of the operated switch from a database and transmits the function information to a controller of a device corresponding to the operated switch through can communication; It provides a vehicle console zone switch integrated control system and method comprising a.

Description

CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SWITCH INTEGRATION

The present invention relates to a vehicle console zone switch integrated control system and method, and more particularly, to transmit control information of various switches collected in a side console zone of a driver's seat to a controller of a corresponding device through can communication. The present invention relates to a vehicle console zone switch integrated control system and method that can control the control information of the star switch controller in common in all models.

Recently, as the vehicle is advanced and multifunctional, many switches are concentrated around the driver's seat, and in order to save space and improve switch operability, a jog shuttle type integrated switch is integrated around the console.

Nevertheless, the console zone around the driver's seat is currently intensively equipped with switches for operating various convenience devices, including body and chassis devices.

For example, an autohold switch that enables automatic stops when the brake pedal is released, an idle stop and go switch that allows the engine to turn off when the vehicle is stopped while driving and to automatically turn on when the vehicle restarts, Smart Parking Assist System (SPAS) switch for automatic parking, Parking Assist System (PAS) switch for parking assistance, rear curtain switch for curtain operation on the rear glass, and drive mode to select driving mode of the vehicle Selective switch, Active Eco switch for economic driving, Flex steering wheel switch for adjusting steering wheel steering characteristics, Steering wheel heating switch for warming winter steering wheel, Vehicle view from above An around-view monitoring switch (AVM) to display the display is intensively installed in the console zone.

According to the shape of the front console of the vehicle, the switch layout of the above types can be changed, but since the software of the switch controller for controlling each switch is the same, there is no need to change substantially.

However, there is a problem in that the software of the switch controller for manipulating the devices is re-developed due to different options for various convenient devices including the body and the chassis device for each vehicle type. This requires a problem of increasing time and cost.

The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned conventional problems, so that the control information of the various switches collected in the side console zone of the driver's seat can be transmitted to the controller of the device operating according to the operation of the switch through the can communication. Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide an integrated control system and method for a console zone switch for a vehicle in which the functional information of a switch mounted differently according to a vehicle type and an option can be commonly used in a mode vehicle type.

One embodiment of the present invention for achieving the above object comprises: a memory unit for storing switch type information of a specific vehicle type; A switch function information database for storing function information for each switch type of all vehicle types; A real drive switch function information control unit which, when a plurality of switches mounted in the console zone is operated, retrieves the function information of the operated switch from a database and transmits the function information to a controller of a device corresponding to the operated switch through can communication; It provides a vehicle console zone switch integrated control system comprising a.

Preferably, when the production assembly of the specific vehicle, the switch type information of the specific vehicle is updated and stored in the memory unit through the can communication.

More preferably, the real drive switch function information control unit allocates a switch function to switches mounted in specific vehicle types according to the switch type information stored in the memory unit.

The present invention for achieving the above object comprises the following steps: i) storing switch type information of a specific vehicle type in a memory unit; Ii) allocating a switch function for mounted switches of a specific vehicle type according to the switch type information stored in the memory unit; Iii) When the switches are operated, the function information of the operated switch is retrieved from the switch function information database, which stores the function information of all vehicle types, and transmitted to the controller of the device corresponding to the operated switch through can communication. step; It provides a vehicle console zone switch integrated control method comprising a.

Preferably, when the switch type information of the specific vehicle type is changed and stored in the memory unit, the switch function for the mounted switches of the specific vehicle type may be reassigned.

Through the above problem solving means, the present invention provides the following effects.

First, even though switch types and arrangements installed in the console zone at the side of the driver's seat differ by vehicle type and option, the control information (function and operation information) of the installed switch is transmitted to the controller of the device operating according to the switch operation through can communication. By doing so, the control information of switches mounted differently according to the vehicle type and the option can be used in common in all the vehicle types.

Second, since the control information of switches mounted differently by vehicle type and option can be integrated in one controller and used in all vehicles, it is possible to significantly reduce the cost of developing a controller compared to the conventional switch controller. .

1 is a control block diagram showing an integrated console zone control system for a vehicle according to the present invention;
2 is a flowchart illustrating a method for integrated control of a console zone switch for a vehicle according to the present invention;
Figure 3 is an image showing an example in which the switch is installed in the console zone of the vehicle different for each vehicle type and option.

Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

Referring to FIG. 3, a vehicle mode and a option may include a drive mode selection switch, a steering wheel heating switch, and a parking assist system (PAS) switch in a console zone, and in another model, an auto hold switch may be further installed. Another vehicle may be further equipped with a Smart Parking Assist System (SPAS) switch and an Around View Monitoring Switch (AVM).

Thus, there is a problem in that the software for the switch controller for manipulating the corresponding devices is different because options for various convenient devices including the body and the chassis device are different for each vehicle.

Accordingly, the present invention is to provide a console zone switch integrated controller that allows the control information of switches mounted differently for each vehicle type and option to be used in common in all vehicles.

Referring to FIG. 1, the vehicle console zone switch integrated control system according to the present invention includes a console zone switch integrated controller 100, a memory unit 10 for storing switch type information of a specific vehicle type; A switch function information database 20 for storing function information for each switch type of all vehicle types; When a plurality of switches mounted in the console zone is operated, a real drive switch function which retrieves the function information of the operated switch from the database 20 and transmits it to the controller 40 of the device corresponding to the operated switch via can communication. It is configured to include an information control unit 30.

The memory unit 10 is a nonvolatile memory that stores the switch type as an index table. The memory unit 10 includes a specific vehicle type (eg, a vehicle type or an optional vehicle type). The switch type information mounted on a specific vehicle model is updated and stored through can communication.

The switch function information database 20 stores function information for each switch type (for example, switch operation related information including on / off information, switch on operation time, etc.) that can be mounted on all vehicle types by vehicle type and option, in addition to a specific vehicle type. do.

The real drive switch function information control unit 30 first assigns a switch function for switches mounted in a specific vehicle type according to the switch type information stored in the memory unit 10.

In more detail, the first switch SW1 to the sixth switch SW6 are mounted in the console zone of the specific vehicle type, and the types of the first switch SW1 to the sixth switch SW6 in the memory unit 10 and the types thereof. When the mounting position information is stored, the actual driving switch function information control unit 30 stores the type of the first switch SW1 to the sixth switch SW6 stored in the memory unit 10 and the console zone corresponding to the mounting position. The switch function is assigned to the first switch SW1 to the sixth switch SW6.

For example, if the first switch SW1 is stored as a smart parking assist system (SPAS) switch in the memory unit 10 and the position information of the SPAS switch located at the far right of the console is stored, The real drive switch function information control unit 30 grasps the SPAS switch stored in the memory unit 10 and its mounting position, and allocates the SPAS operation function to the first switch SW1 mounted on the rightmost side of the actual console zone.

In addition, when the plurality of switches SW1 to SW6 actually mounted in the console zone are operated, the actual driving switch function information control unit 30 reads function information of the operated switch from a database, and then operates through can communication. It serves to transmit to the controller 40 of the device corresponding to the switch, the controller 40 is to control the operation of the device based on the function information of the transmitted switch.

Here, with reference to Figures 1 and 2 attached to the console zone switch integrated control method of the present invention based on the above configuration as follows.

First, the switch type information of a specific vehicle is stored in the memory unit 10 of the console zone switch integrated controller 100.

That is, when producing and assembling a specific vehicle type (eg, a vehicle type or an optional vehicle type), the switch type information mounted in the console zone of the specific vehicle type is stored in the memory unit 10 through can communication.

At this time, the switch function information database 20 included in the console zone switch integrated controller 100 has switch type function information (for example, on / off information and switch on) that can be mounted on all vehicle types by vehicle type and option in addition to a specific vehicle type. Switch operation related information including an operation time) is stored.

Next, in accordance with the switch type information stored in the memory unit 10, the real drive switch function information control unit 30 allocates a switch function for switches actually mounted in a console zone of a specific vehicle type.

For example, the first switch SW1 of the switch types stored in the memory unit 10 is stored as a Smart Parking Assist System (SPAS) switch, and the position information of the SPAS switch located at the far right of the console is stored. In the state, the actual drive switch function information control unit 30 detects the SPAS switch stored in the memory unit 10 and its mounting position and applies the SPAS operation function to the first switch SW1 mounted on the rightmost side of the actual console zone. By assigning, the first switch SW1 functions as a smart parking assist system (SPAS) switch.

In this way, when the production assembly of a specific vehicle (for example, selected by vehicle or option), switch type information mounted in the console zone of the specific vehicle is stored in the memory unit 10 through can communication, and based on the stored information. As a function is assigned to each switch mounted in the actual console zone, the setting for the operation of the switches is completed.

Subsequently, when the plurality of switches SW1 to SW6 actually mounted in the console zone are operated by the driver, the real drive switch function information control unit 30 retrieves the function information of the operated switch from a database and then performs can communication. The controller 40 is transmitted to the controller 40 of the device corresponding to the operated switch, and the controller 40 controls the operation of the device based on the function information of the transmitted switch.

For example, when the driver operates the SPAS (Smart Parking Assist System) switch, which is the first switch SW1, among the plurality of switches actually mounted in the console zone, the driver switches ON from the real driving switch function information control unit 30. The function information of the operated SPAS switch is retrieved from the database 20 and then transmitted to the controller 40 of the SPAS device through can communication. The controller 40 of the SPAS device subsequently connects to the function information of the transmitted SPAS switch. The operation is controlled by the device.

On the other hand, when the switch type information of the specific vehicle type is changed and stored in the memory unit, that is, when the index table for each switch type of the memory unit 10 is inputted through can communication from the outside, the actual drive switch function information control unit as described above. At 30, the switch function is reassigned to the actual switches mounted on the specific vehicle.

Although the console zone switch integrated control has been described above, not only the console zone but also the multimedia related switch installed in the center fascia zone can be integrated management as described above.

10: memory
20: database
30: real drive switch function information control unit
40: controller of the device
100: console zone switch integrated controller

Claims

A memory unit for storing switch type information of a specific vehicle type;
A switch function information database for storing function information for each switch type of all vehicle types;
A real drive switch function information control unit which, when a plurality of switches mounted in the console zone is operated, retrieves the function information of the operated switch from a database and transmits the function information to a controller of a device corresponding to the operated switch through can communication;
Automotive console zone switch integrated control system comprising a.

The method according to claim 1,
Console production switch integrated control system for a vehicle, characterized in that during the production assembly of the specific vehicle, the switch type information of the specific vehicle is updated and stored in the memory unit through the can communication.

The method according to claim 1,
And the real driving switch function information control unit allocates a switch function to switches mounted in a specific vehicle type according to the switch type information stored in the memory unit.

Iii) storing switch type information of a specific vehicle type in a memory unit;
Ii) allocating a switch function for mounted switches of a specific vehicle type according to the switch type information stored in the memory unit;
Iii) When the switches are operated, the function information of the operated switch is retrieved from the switch function information database, which stores the function information for each type of switch, and transmitted to the controller of the device corresponding to the operated switch through can communication. step;
Automotive console zone switch integrated control method comprising a.

The method according to claim 4,
If the switch type information of the specific vehicle is changed and stored in the memory unit, console console switch control method for a vehicle, characterized in that for reallocating the switch function for the mounted switches of the specific vehicle.