KR20070070862A - Apparatus and method for booting telematics system - Google Patents

Abstract

A music selecting device using a GPS(Global Positioning System) and a method therefor are provided to reproduce a music file corresponding to location information(or speed information) of a vehicle by using the GPS, thus a driver does not have to directly operate a terminal to select the music file, consequently safe driving is accomplished. A GPS input unit(103) inputs vehicular location information received from a GPS antenna(200). A memory storage(104) stores the vehicular location information by matching the location information with each piece of music folder storage information. A voice output unit(105) processes music files stored within a music folder into signals to reproduce the signals. An audio amplifier(300) and right/left speakers amplify and output the reproduced music files. A CPU(Central Processing Unit)(106) reads the music folder storage information corresponding to the vehicular location information from the storage(104), and controls so that the music files stored within the music folder are reproduced by the output unit(105) based on the read storage information.

Description

 Apparatus and method for booting telematics system using GPS

1 is a block diagram of a vehicle telematics system applied to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

2 is a block diagram of a music selection apparatus using GPS applied to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

3 is a flowchart illustrating a music selection method using GPS according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

4 illustrates a music folder for each theme.

5 illustrates a music folder corresponding to vehicle position information and speed information, respectively.

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100: telematics control unit

101: panel switch operation unit 102: liquid crystal display unit

103: GPS input unit 104: memory storage unit

105: audio output unit 106: central processing unit

200: GPS antenna 300: audio amplifier

310: left speaker 320: right speaker

400: BCM (Body Control Module) 401: speed detector

402: rotation angle detection unit

The present invention relates to an apparatus and method for selecting music using GPS, and more particularly, to a music selection apparatus using GPS for reproducing a music file corresponding to position information (or speed information) of a vehicle using GPS. And to a method.

The driver of the driving vehicle is more versatile using terminals such as PMP (Portable Multimedia Player) or telematics as well as car audio mounted in the vehicle. And you can enjoy music with improved sound quality.

In particular, PMP is supplementing and expanding its functions as a portable multimedia device.Telematics also performs multi-media communication by connecting digital information such as video and video as well as music to wired and wireless networks, and provides road guidance, traffic information service, and safety security service. , Entertainment information and more.

However, in order to listen to music desired by a driver of a driving vehicle, the terminal has to be directly operated to search for multiple music folders and to select and play one of the music folders. This has been pointed out as one of the causes that can cause fatal consequences for safe driving because it deprives the driver's eyes.

Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a music selection apparatus and method using GPS for reproducing a music file corresponding to location information of a vehicle by using GPS, which has been created to solve the above problems.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a music selection apparatus and method using GPS for reproducing a music file corresponding to speed information of a vehicle using GPS.

It is still another object of the present invention to provide a music selection apparatus and method using GPS for updating and storing a music file directly selected by a driver of a driving vehicle in a music folder corresponding to location information (or speed information) of a vehicle. have.

Music selection device using GPS according to an embodiment of the present invention for achieving the above object, GPS receiving means for receiving position information of the vehicle; Storage means for storing a music folder for each theme including at least one music file, and storing each music folder storage information in correspondence with position information of the vehicle; Reproducing means for reproducing a music file in the music folder; And control means for controlling music files to be played in the corresponding music folder corresponding to the received position information of the vehicle, based on the previously stored music folder storage information.

The apparatus may further include selecting means for selecting a predetermined music file, and the control means may further control the selected music file to be updated and stored in the corresponding music folder corresponding to the location information of the vehicle when the music file is selected.

The location information of the vehicle is road information or surrounding environment information. The road information may be any one of a highway, a national road, a local road, and a city road, and the surrounding environment information may be any one of a mountain, an ocean, and a city center.

In addition, the music selection apparatus using GPS according to another embodiment of the present invention, the speed information detecting means for detecting the speed information of the vehicle; Storage means for storing a music folder for each theme including at least one music file, and storing each music folder storage information in correspondence with vehicle speed information; Reproducing means for reproducing a music file in the music folder; And control means for controlling music files to be played in the corresponding music folder corresponding to the detected speed information of the vehicle based on the previously stored music folder storage information.

The apparatus may further include selecting means for selecting a predetermined music file, and the control means may further control the selected music file to be updated and stored in the corresponding music folder corresponding to the speed information of the vehicle when the music file is selected.

The speed information of the vehicle may belong to any one of 120 km or more, 100 to 120 km, 80 to 100 km, and less than 80 km.

The theme of the music folder may be at least one of classical music, pop songs, songs, and traditional music.

In addition, the music selection method using the GPS according to an embodiment of the present invention, the step of checking whether the automatic music selection mode entry; Receiving location information of the vehicle when checking the automatic music selection mode; And controlling a music file to be played in the corresponding music folder corresponding to the received location information.

Checking whether a predetermined music file is selected; Receiving location information of the vehicle when checking the selection of the music file; And updating and storing the selected music file in a corresponding music folder corresponding to the received position information of the vehicle.

The location information of the vehicle is road information or surrounding environment information. The road information may be any one of a highway, a national road, a local road, and a city road, and the surrounding environment information may be any one of a mountain, an ocean, and a city center.

The theme of the music folder may be at least one of classical music, pop songs, songs, and traditional music.

In addition, the music selection method using the GPS according to another embodiment of the present invention, the step of checking whether the automatic music selection mode entry; Detecting speed information of the vehicle when checking in the automatic music selection mode; And controlling the music file to be played in the corresponding music folder corresponding to the detected speed information.

Checking whether a predetermined music file is selected; Detecting speed information of the vehicle when checking the selection of the music file; The method may further include updating and storing the selected music file in a corresponding music folder corresponding to the detected speed information of the vehicle.

The speed information of the vehicle may belong to any one of 120 km or more, 100 to 120 km, 80 to 100 km, and less than 80 km.

The theme of the music folder may be at least one of classical music, pop songs, songs, and traditional music.

According to the configuration and flow as described above, the music selection apparatus and method using the GPS according to the present invention, by using the GPS to reproduce the music file corresponding to the location information or the speed information of the vehicle, and further, the driver of the driving vehicle The music file directly selected by the user is updated and stored in the music folder corresponding to the vehicle positional information or speed information.

Hereinafter, a music selection apparatus and method using GPS will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

In the embodiments described below, the present invention will be referred to as being applied to a telematics terminal, but also to other terminals (car audio, PMP or mobile phone, etc.) that can be mounted in a vehicle without departing from the gist of the present invention. Of course, it can be variously applied.

In addition, in the description of the present invention will be omitted a detailed description of the known parts known in the art.

1 is a block diagram of a vehicle telematics system applied to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

The telematics control unit 100 stores a music file in a music folder corresponding to vehicle position information received from the GPS antenna 200 or vehicle speed information detected by the BCM 400 (shown in FIG. 2). Play it.

In addition, when a certain music file is selected and reproduced by the driver of the vehicle that is driving, the telematics control unit 100 receives the vehicle position information or speed information from the GPS antenna 200 and the BCM 400 when the music file is selected. Each input is received and updated and stored in the music folder corresponding to the input vehicle position information or speed information.

The audio amplifier 300 and the left and right speakers 310 and 320 amplify and output the music file reproduced by the telematics control unit 100.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating a music selection apparatus using GPS applied to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. In particular, FIG. 2 illustrates a relationship between a telematics control unit 100 and a BCM 400. Shown to reveal.

For reference, the body control unit (BCM) 400 is a module that integrates and controls the states of the vehicle components, such as a wiper, an airbag, a power window, a door, an ACC (ACCessory), and wheels. Provides vehicle related information. The BCM 400 includes a component for providing vehicle information to the central processing unit 106 in the telematics control unit 100, and shows the functional blocks among the components of the BCM 400 that are not related to the gist of the present invention. Is omitted. The speed detector 401 in the BCM 400 detects a moving speed of the vehicle using a speed sensor mounted on the vehicle, and the rotation angle detector 402 detects a rotation angle of the vehicle using a gyro sensor mounted in the vehicle. do.

The panel switch operation unit 101 receives a driver's operation command (automatic music selection mode entry, music file selection, etc.). The liquid crystal display 102 displays vehicle position information input from the GPS antenna 200 or vehicle speed information input from the BCM 400, and a music folder corresponding to the position information or speed information and the corresponding music folder. Display at least one music file in the display.

Here, the location information of the vehicle may be road information or surrounding environment information of a driving vehicle, and the road information may be any one of a highway, a national road, a local road, and a city road, and the surrounding environment information may be any one of a mountain, the sea, and a city center. . In addition, the speed information of the vehicle may belong to any one of more than 120km, 100 ~ 120km, 80 ~ 100km and less than 80km.

The GPS input unit 103 receives the position information of the vehicle received from the GPS antenna 200. The memory storage unit 104 stores a music folder for each theme including at least one music file, and the theme of the music folder is at least one of classic, pop songs, songs, songs, and Korean music as illustrated in FIG. 4. It is characterized by.

The memory storage unit 104 may store the music folder storage information in correspondence with the vehicle position information or the speed information, and the music folder storage information may include the location information of the music folder. The audio output unit 105 processes and reproduces the music file in the music folder, and the audio amplifier 300 and the left and right speakers 310 and 320 amplify and output the reproduced music file.

The central processing unit 106 reads the music folder storage information corresponding to the position information of the vehicle received through the GPS input unit 103 from the memory storage unit 104 and based on the read music folder storage information, the corresponding music is stored. The music file stored in the folder is controlled to be reproduced by the voice output unit 105.

In addition, the central processing unit 106 selectively reads music folder storage information corresponding to the vehicle speed information detected by the speed detecting unit 401 in the BCM 400 from the memory storage unit 104, Based on the music folder storage information, the music file stored in the music folder may be controlled by the voice output unit 105.

For reference, when the GPS signal is not input through the GPS input unit 103, the central processing unit 106 may determine the position of the vehicle using vehicle information (vehicle speed or rotation angle information) provided from the BCM 400. It may be.

3 is a flowchart illustrating a music selection method using GPS according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 4 illustrates a music folder for each theme, and FIG. 5 shows a music folder corresponding to vehicle location information and speed information, respectively. It is illustrated.

Hereinafter, the operation of the music selection apparatus using GPS configured as described above will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 3, 4 and 5.

First, when the driver requests to enter the automatic music selection mode using the panel switch operation unit 101, the central processing unit 106 confirms that the automatic music selection mode has been entered (YES in S301).

Subsequently, the central processing unit 106 receives location information of the vehicle from the GPS input unit 103 (S302). The location information of the vehicle includes road information (highway, national road, local road, urban road, etc.) or surrounding environment information (mountain). , Sea, city center, etc.).

The central processing unit 106 reads music folder storage information corresponding to the received location information from the memory storage unit 104 (S303). The music folder storage information read at this time may include music folder location information.

The central processing unit 106 controls at least one or more music files in the music folder to be read from the memory storage unit 104 and reproduced by the audio output unit 105 based on the read music folder storage information (see FIG. S304).

For example, when the location information received in step S302 corresponds to a national road among road information, the theme of the music folder to which the music file played by steps S303 and S304 may correspond to a classic (illustrated in FIG. 5). ).

The driver who listens to the classical music file played by step S304 may directly select another music file not included in the classical music folder by using the panel switch operation unit 101 due to drowsiness or the like (YES in S305). 106 controls to play the selected music file by the voice output unit 105 (S306).

At the same time, the central processing unit 106 further receives location information of the vehicle from the GPS input unit 103 when the music file is selected in step S305 (S307), and in the music folder corresponding to the received location information of the vehicle, that is, the classical music folder. By updating and storing the selected music file (S308). In the case of the same location information, the music files in the corresponding music folder and the selected music file are sequentially played.

In the above-described embodiment, a music selection method using location information (road information or surrounding environment information) of a vehicle as a selection criteria has been described.

The music selection method using GPS, which is another embodiment of the present invention, uses vehicle speed information as a selection criteria. Hereinafter, only differences from the above-described embodiment will be described.

The central processing unit 106 receives speed information, not position information of the vehicle, from the speed detection unit 401 of the BCM 400, and reads music folder storage information corresponding to the received speed information.

For example, when the speed information of the vehicle belongs to a section of 100 to 120 km, as shown in FIG. 5, the theme of the music folder corresponding to the speed information corresponds to a pop song, and the central processing unit 106 is a pop song music folder. The audio output unit 105 is controlled so that the music file is played back.

The driver who listens to the played pop song music file may directly select another music file not included in the pop song music folder, for example, a classical music file, by using the panel switch operation unit 101 for reasons of distraction. At this time, the central processing unit 106 controls the selected classical music file to be reproduced by the voice output unit 105 and further receives the speed information of the vehicle from the speed detecting unit 401 when selecting the classical music file. The central processing unit 106 updates and stores the selected classical music file in a music folder corresponding to the received vehicle speed information, that is, a pop song music folder (when the speed information of the received vehicle is 100 to 120 km). do. Therefore, in the future, when the speed information of the vehicle belongs to a section of 100 to 120 km, the music files in the pop song music folder and the selected classic music file are sequentially played.

As described above, the present invention has been described with reference to the embodiments shown in the drawings, which are merely exemplary, and those of ordinary skill in the art will not depart from the spirit and scope of the present invention. It will be apparent that various modifications, changes and equivalent other embodiments are possible without departing. Therefore, the true technical protection scope of the present invention will be defined by the technical spirit of the appended claims.

As described above, the music selection device and method using GPS according to the present invention, by reproducing the music file corresponding to the location information (or speed information) of the vehicle by using the GPS, the location information (or speed information) of the vehicle There is a very useful effect of playing music files.

In addition, the present invention, by reproducing the music file corresponding to the location information (or speed information) of the vehicle using the GPS, the driver does not need to directly operate the terminal to select the music file has the effect of promoting safe driving have.

In addition, the present invention, by updating and storing the music file directly selected by the driver of the vehicle driving in the music folder corresponding to the position information (or speed information) of the vehicle, the music corresponding to the position information (or speed information) of the vehicle The file is more in line with the driver's taste.

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GPS receiving means for receiving location information of the vehicle; Storage means for storing a music folder for each theme including at least one music file, and storing each music folder storage information in correspondence with position information of the vehicle; Reproducing means for reproducing a music file in the music folder; And And control means for controlling a music file to be played in a corresponding music folder corresponding to the received position information of the vehicle, based on previously stored music folder storage information. The method of claim 1, And selecting means for selecting a predetermined music file, The control means, And selecting the music file to be updated and stored in the music folder corresponding to the location information of the vehicle when the music file is selected. The method according to claim 1 or 2, The location information of the vehicle is road information or surrounding environment information. The road information is any one of a highway, a national road, a local road and a city road, and the surrounding environment information is any one of a mountain, the sea, and a city. Speed information detecting means for detecting speed information of the vehicle; Storage means for storing a music folder for each theme including at least one music file, and storing each music folder storage information in correspondence with vehicle speed information; Reproducing means for reproducing a music file in the music folder; And And a control means for controlling a music file to be played in a corresponding music folder corresponding to the detected speed information of the vehicle, based on previously stored music folder storage information. The method of claim 4, wherein And selecting means for selecting a predetermined music file, The control means, And selecting the music file so that the selected music file is updated and stored in the music folder corresponding to the vehicle speed information when the music file is selected. The method according to claim 4 or 5, Speed information of the vehicle, music selection device using GPS, characterized in that belonging to any one section of 120km or more, 100 ~ 120km, 80 ~ 100km and less than 80km. The method according to claim 4 or 5, The theme of the music folder is a music selection device using GPS, characterized in that at least one or more of the classical, pop songs, songs, songs. Checking whether the automatic music selection mode is entered; Receiving location information of the vehicle when checking the automatic music selection mode; And And controlling the music file to be played in the corresponding music folder corresponding to the received location information. The method of claim 8, Checking whether a predetermined music file is selected; Receiving location information of the vehicle when checking the selection of the music file; And And updating and storing the selected music file in a corresponding music folder corresponding to the received position information of the vehicle. The method according to claim 8 or 9, The location information of the vehicle is road information or surrounding environment information. The road information is any one of a highway, a national road, a local road and a city road, and the surrounding environment information is any one of a mountain, the sea, and a city. The method according to claim 8 or 9, The theme of the music folder is a music selection method using a GPS, characterized in that at least one or more of the classical, pop songs, songs, Korean traditional music. Checking whether the automatic music selection mode is entered; Detecting speed information of the vehicle when checking in the automatic music selection mode; And And controlling the music file to be played in the corresponding music folder corresponding to the detected speed information. The method of claim 12, Checking whether a predetermined music file is selected; Detecting speed information of the vehicle when checking the selection of the music file; And And updating and storing the selected music file in a corresponding music folder corresponding to the detected speed information of the vehicle. The method according to claim 12 or 13, Speed information of the vehicle, music selection method using a GPS, characterized in that belonging to any one of the section of more than 120km, 100 ~ 120km, 80 ~ 100km and less than 80km. The method according to claim 12 or 13, The theme of the music folder is a music selection method using a GPS, characterized in that at least one or more of the classical, pop songs, songs, Korean traditional music.

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