JP2000127868A - Operating device for motor vehicle attached equipment - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a convenient operation without interfering with the operation of a fellow passenger by making the operation of motor vehicle attached equipment effective only during the simultaneous detection by a first detecting means and a second detecting means. SOLUTION: A remote controller 40 outputs signals of a left hand detection button 46 and a right hand detection button 48 and signals of a plurality of operation buttons 44 by an infrared diode, and receives signals by a display and operation panel. In traveling, the operation of the remote controller 40 is effective only when the display & operation panel receives the signal of simultaneous pressing of the switches of the mechanical mechanisms of the left hand detection button 46 and the right hand detection button 48. When a fellow passenger performs an operation, various operations are performed by both hands while simultaneously pressing the left hand detection button 46 and the right hand detection button 48, whereby all operations of a navigation system can be performed. Therefore, a convenient operation for the fellow passenger can be performed.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

The present invention relates to a car audio system,
The present invention relates to an operation device for ancillary equipment for a vehicle such as a navigation system.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art As ancillary equipment for automobiles,
Examples include a car audio system, a TV, and a navigation system. For example, some TVs have a multiplex function such as a function of displaying FM multiplex character information in addition to a function of displaying a TV broadcast screen. In the navigation system, the position of the vehicle is measured and displayed on a map, and the guidance route information to the destination is notified by a map and guidance voice.
tem: Global positioning system) In addition to the GPS navigation system that performs positioning of the vehicle using direct signals from satellites, the positioning error correction by GPS is received by the vehicle by receiving GPS positioning error correction data as FM multiplex broadcasting. Functions and VICS (Vehicle Information & Co.)
mmunicationSystem: Some systems have a wide variety of functions, such as the ability to display traffic regulation information and parking lot information on a navigation screen by adding a function.

In addition, the auxiliary equipment for a vehicle having various functions as described above determines whether or not the vehicle is in a running state by detecting a signal of a vehicle speed sensor and an on / off signal of a parking brake. When the vehicle is in a running state, some or all of the operation devices of the auxiliary equipment for the vehicle cannot be performed to concentrate the driver on driving.

[0004]

However, in a conventional operating device for ancillary equipment for a vehicle, when a passenger attempts to operate the ancillary equipment for a car during traveling, the operation is restricted and a part of the operation is restricted. There was a problem that it was not possible to do everything, which was inconvenient.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made to solve the above problems, and the operation of the driver's auxiliary equipment, which leads to the driving situation, is restricted as before, and the operation of the passenger is not interfered with. The purpose is to provide convenient operation.

[0006]

According to the first aspect of the present invention, a plurality of operating means for operating a plurality of functions, a detecting means for detecting a running state of the vehicle, and a vehicle running by the detecting means are provided. A control means for canceling some or all of the operations performed on the plurality of operation means when it is determined that the state is a state, the touch-sensitive first detection means comprising: And a second detecting means disposed at a distance or a position that cannot be operated simultaneously with the first detecting means with one hand with respect to the first detecting means, wherein the first detecting means It is characterized in that the operation of the auxiliary equipment for the vehicle is effective only while the second detection means is detecting at the same time.

According to the first aspect of the present invention, a plurality of operating means for operating a plurality of functions, a detecting means for detecting a running state of the vehicle, and the detecting means determine that the vehicle is in a running state. A control means for canceling a part or all of the operations performed on the plurality of operation means in the case, the operation device provided with auxiliary equipment for a vehicle, further comprising: a first detection means and a second detection means; For example, the left hand is detected by the sensing type first detection means. Also, the first
In the second detecting means disposed at a distance or a position where one of the detecting means cannot be operated simultaneously with one hand, the hand opposite to the hand detected by the first detecting means, in this case, the right hand is detected.

While both the first detection means and the second detection means are detecting, that is, when the operating device of the accessory equipment for the vehicle is operated with both hands, the driver can use both hands while driving. Since it is not conceivable that the operation is performed by a passenger, it is determined that the operation is performed by a fellow passenger, and all operations of the auxiliary equipment for the vehicle can be performed.

Conventionally, operation by a fellow passenger was not possible during traveling. In this way, all operations by a traveling passenger can be performed, thereby providing convenient operation. it can.

[0010] The invention according to claim 2 is characterized in that the plurality of operating means have the function of the first detecting means.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, a plurality of operating means for operating a plurality of functions in the operating device of the auxiliary equipment for a vehicle are provided with a function of a detecting means for detecting one hand, thereby enabling a plurality of operating operations. The means detects one hand, and a plurality of operating means having the function of the first detecting means and a distance which cannot be simultaneously operated with one hand, or a second detecting means arranged at a position detects the first hand by the first detecting means. A hand opposite to the hand is detected. While both the plurality of operating means having the function of the first detecting means and the second detecting means are detecting, that is, when operating the operating device of the vehicle accessory with both hands,
Since it is unlikely that the driver operates the vehicle with both hands during driving, it is determined that the operation is performed by a fellow passenger, and all operations of the auxiliary equipment for the vehicle can be performed.

Conventionally, operation by a fellow passenger was not possible during traveling. In this manner, all operations by a traveling passenger can be performed, so that convenient operation can be provided. it can. Also, by providing one-handed detection, which is the function of the first detection means, to a plurality of operation means,
The number of unnecessary operation buttons can be reduced, and the operation by the passenger while traveling can be simplified.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, the plurality of operating means are arranged at positions where they can be operated while simultaneously detecting the first detecting means and the second detecting means. And

According to the third aspect of the present invention, the plurality of operating means are arranged at positions which can be operated while simultaneously detecting the first detecting means and the second detecting means. Operation is possible. That is, when operating the operating device of the vehicle accessory equipment with both hands, since it is unlikely that the driver operates with both hands during driving,
By judging that it is an operation of a fellow passenger and enabling all operations of the auxiliary equipment for the vehicle, it is possible to restrict the operation of the driver while driving, and to restrict the operation of the fellow passenger. Convenient operation can be provided.

[0015]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. In the present embodiment, the present invention is applied to a navigation system 11.

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an outline of the navigation system 11, and FIGS. 2 and 3 are diagrams showing the schematic positions where the navigation system 11 is mounted on a vehicle.

The navigation system 11 according to the present embodiment is configured so that navigation and audio of a TV, a cassette, a CD, and the like can all be operated on a display & operation panel 10.

As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the display & operation panel 10 is disposed at the center of the instrument panel of the vehicle at a position where both the driver and the passenger can operate. The display & operation panel 10 is connected to the CD changer 12 and the navigation computer 14, and the operation is performed by the display & operation panel 10. The display & operation panel 10 includes a panel switch and a touch switch that is operated by touching the screen with a finger. The display unit incorporates a color liquid crystal panel so that a TV image and a computer output screen can be displayed. It has a built-in backlight using a cold cathode fluorescent lamp (fluorescent lamp) on the back side of the color liquid crystal panel.

A navigation computer 14 connected to the display & operation panel is arranged in a trunk room, locates the position of the vehicle, displays the position on a map, and informs the user of guide route information to the destination by a map and a guidance voice. Control functions. The navigation computer 14 uses a CD-ROM player built in the navigation computer 14 to read data from a CD-ROM 16 in which screen information of map information, guidance voice data, and destination search data are recorded. Output to Further, the navigation computer 14 receives a signal from a GPS satellite located in outer space at an altitude of about 20,000 km to a GPS located on a par-shell board behind the rear seat.
Received by antenna 18, obtained current position, CD-ROM
The current position is displayed on the display of the display & operation panel 10 together with the map information data recorded in the storage 16.

The guidance voice data read from the CD-ROM 16 by the navigation computer 14 is output to an audio preamplifier 20 arranged in a trunk room, like the navigation computer 14, to adjust sound quality, balance, fader, tone, and the like. Will be applied. The audio data subjected to various adjustments is amplified by an audio power amplifier 22 also arranged in a trunk room, and is output as a guidance audio from a speaker 24.

The TV antenna 26 is attached to a rear window in order to receive TV broadcast radio waves, and a TV broadcast radio signal received by the TV antenna 26 is transmitted to a TV antenna amplifier 28 provided in a rear pillar.
, And output to the multi-tuner 30 provided in the trunk room. Multi tuner 30
Outputs a video signal to the display & operation panel 10 and outputs an audio signal to the speaker 24 via the audio preamplifier 20 and the audio power amplifier 22. Further, the multi-tuner 30 has a built-in FM /
An AM tuner receives and selects radio broadcast radio waves.
In addition, the multi-tuner 30 has a VTR adapter 32 provided in a console box of a center console.
Is connected, and the video terminal and the audio terminal of a home audio device such as a home portable VCR are connected, so that the display &
A VTR image is displayed on the operation panel 10 and audio can be output to the speaker 24 via the multi-tuner 30, the audio preamplifier 20 and the audio power amplifier 22.

Further, the CD changer 12 is disposed in the glove box, and the display & operation panel 10
And the audio preamplifier 20. The operation of the CD changer can be performed on the display & operation panel 10, and the audio output of the CD changer 12 is output to the speaker 24 via the audio preamplifier 20 and the audio power amplifier 22. Reproduction of a version navigation CD-ROM or the like can be performed.

The navigation system 11 according to the present embodiment transmits a vehicle speed signal from a vehicle speed sensor 34 provided on a transmission to a display & operation panel 10 via a combination meter 36 in order to detect a running state of the vehicle. Is set so that when the vehicle is in the driving and running state, some of the operations performed on the display & operation panel 10 cannot be performed. The operations that cannot be performed during the traveling include, for example, destination setting, destination change and route change of the navigation function, music selection memory setting of a CD changer, TV image display, and the like.
An operation such as channel setting of the M / AM radio is exemplified.

When the passenger operates the navigation system 11 in the driving state, as shown in FIG. 3, the passenger is placed near the power window switch on the passenger side door at a position where the driver cannot operate from the driver's seat. While pressing the passenger operation key 38, the display & operation panel 1
By operating 0, all operations can be performed even during traveling. Passenger operation key 38
Is connected to the display & operation panel 10,
The operation signal is output to the display & operation panel 10. When the passenger is traveling, the passenger operates the passenger operation key 3
By operating the display & operation panel 10 while pressing 8, it is possible to perform the operation during traveling and the passenger operation key 38 is arranged at a position that cannot be operated by the driver. Can be restricted only to the driver.

Further, the navigation system 11 of the present embodiment is equipped with a remote controller 40 so that remote operation can be performed. The remote controller 40 has a display &
A stick 42 for selecting an operation command displayed on the operation panel 10 and a plurality of operation buttons 44 for deciding or canceling an operation, switching various functions, and the like, and for a passenger to operate the navigation system 11 during traveling. Are constituted by a left hand detection button 46 and a right hand detection button 48.

The remote controller 40 outputs the signals of the left hand detection button 46 and the right hand detection button 48 and the signals of the plurality of operation buttons 44 by infrared diodes, and receives the signals on the display & operation panel 10. During traveling, the operation of the remote controller 40 is enabled only when a signal indicating that the switches of the mechanical mechanisms of the left hand detection button 46 and the right hand detection button 48 are simultaneously pressed is received by the display & operation panel 10. In other words, since it is unlikely that the driver operates with both hands while driving,
The driver cannot operate the remote controller 40 while traveling. However, when the passenger performs an operation, the left hand detection button 46 and the right hand detection button 48
By simultaneously pressing, that is, performing various operations with both hands, all operations of the navigation system 11 can be performed, so that a convenient operation for the fellow passengers is possible.

Next, the operation of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.
This will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

First, when the ignition switch is turned on, at step 100, the navigation system 1 is turned on.
1 is turned on, and the driver or a fellow passenger operates the navigation system 11. In step 102, the signal of the vehicle speed sensor 34 is detected via the combination meter 36, and if it is determined that the vehicle is in the running state, the process proceeds to step 104.

In step 104, the signal of the passenger operation key 38 or the signal of the left hand detection button 46 and the right hand detection button 48 of the remote controller 40 are used to determine whether the operation is performed by the driver or the passenger during traveling. Is input. That is, since the driver cannot operate with both hands while driving, it is determined that the operation is performed by a fellow passenger when the driver is operating with both hands.

If it is determined in step 104 that the operation is one-handed, that is, there is a possibility that the driver is operating, the process proceeds to step 106. Step 10
In 6, the operation of a part of the navigation system 11 is invalidated similarly to the conventional navigation system, and the operation by the driver during driving is disabled. If it is determined in step 104 that the operation is a two-hand operation, that is, an operation by a fellow passenger, the process proceeds to step 108. In step 108, all operations of the navigation system 11 can be performed while the signal of the passenger operation key 38 or the signal of the left hand detection button 46 and the signal of the right hand detection button 48 of the remote controller 40 are being output.

On the other hand, in step 102, if the signal of the vehicle speed sensor 34 via the combination meter 36 is a stop signal, that is, if the vehicle is stopped, the signal of the passenger operation key 38 or the remote controller Signal of left hand detection button 46 and right hand detection button 48
, All navigation systems 11 can be operated in step 108.

In the present embodiment, both the navigation system main body and the remote controller 40 have a function of performing all operations of the navigation system 11 during traveling. Conventionally, only a part of the operation may be performed while the vehicle is traveling, or conversely, only a part of the operation may be performed while the vehicle is traveling.
May be performed by both hands.
In this case, the output signal of the infrared diode of the remote controller 40 is output only when the switches of the mechanical mechanisms of the left hand detection button 46 and the right hand detection button 48 are simultaneously pressed and operated.

Further, in this embodiment, the passenger operation key 38, the left hand detection button 46, and the right hand detection button 48 are mechanical switch mechanisms. However, the present invention is not limited to this. It may be a sensor or the like. Further, two detection mechanisms, a left hand detection button 46 and a right hand detection button 48, are provided to detect that the remote controller 40 is operated with both hands, but the present invention is not limited to this. As long as the key 38 cannot be operated with one hand, only one detection mechanism may be used.

In this embodiment, the navigation system 11 including a plurality of audio systems such as a car audio system, a TV, and a CD changer has been described as an example. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The present invention can be applied to operating devices of a single system such as a CD changer, and can be applied to all operating devices of ancillary equipment mounted on a vehicle.

[0035]

As described above, according to the present invention, the operation of the auxiliary equipment of the driver, which leads to the driving situation, is restricted as in the past, and the operation of the passenger is not interfered with, and the operation is convenient. It has an excellent effect that an operation can be provided.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an outline of a navigation system according to the present embodiment.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a schematic position where the navigation system of the present embodiment is mounted on a vehicle.

FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram showing a vehicle arrangement position of a fellow passenger operation key according to the present embodiment.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a remote controller according to the present embodiment.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing a flow of an operation of the embodiment.

[Explanation of symbols]

 10 Display & Operation Panel 34 Vehicle Speed Sensor 38 Passenger Operation Keys 40 Remote Controller 44 Operation Buttons 46 Left Hand Detection Button 48 Right Hand Detection Button

 ──────────────────────────────────────────────────の Continued on the front page (72) Inventor Yoshimasa Kunimatsu 3-260 Toyota, Oguchi-machi, Niwa-gun, Aichi Prefecture Inside Tokai Rika Electric Works, Ltd. (72) Masato Nishikawa 3-Chome, Toyota, Oguchi-machi, Niwa-gun, Aichi 260 Tokai Rika Electric Manufacturing Co., Ltd. (72) Inventor Toshiyuki Isoya 3-chome, Toyota, Oguchi-machi, Niwa-gun, Niwa-gun, Aichi 260 F-term in Tokai Rika Electric Manufacturing Co., Ltd. FF05 FF22 FF32 FF33

Claims (3)

[Claims] A plurality of operating means for operating a plurality of functions; a detecting means for detecting a running state of the vehicle; and a plurality of operating means when the detecting means determines that the vehicle is in a running state. A control device for ancillary equipment for a vehicle, comprising: control means for canceling a part or all of an operation to be performed, wherein: a touch-sensitive first detection means; The second detection means is located at a distance or position that cannot be operated simultaneously with the first detection means.
For the vehicle, wherein the operation of the vehicle accessory is effective only while the first detection unit and the second detection unit are detecting at the same time. An operating device of ancillary equipment. 2. The operating device according to claim 1, wherein the plurality of operating units have a function of the first detecting unit. 3. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the plurality of operation units are arranged at positions where the plurality of operation units can be operated while simultaneously detecting the first detection unit and the second detection unit. Item 3. An operating device for ancillary equipment for a vehicle according to Item 2.