JP2001184580A - Automatic reporting device for vehicle - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an automatic reporting device for vehicle, with which a report can be automatically issued even when a crew falls down far away from a vehicle in case of emergency or after an accident by incorporating an emergency automatic reporting system control unit in equipment carried by crew (refers to keyless portable equipment or helmet for bicycle). SOLUTION: In the automatic reporting device for vehicle for automatically issuing a report to the preset destination to report in case of emergency, equipment A carried by the crew is provided and an emergency automatic reporting system control unit α is built in this equipment A carried by the crew.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a notification destination set in advance when an accident occurs or when an emergency switch is operated.
(Refer to a fire department, an emergency center, etc.).

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, as an example of the above-mentioned automatic reporting device for a vehicle, there is a device disclosed in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 10-224514.

That is, the system includes a navigation system unit, a radio telephone system unit, an airbag system unit, and a notification system unit.
Read the current position information of the vehicle from the navigation system when the (manual switch for emergency call) is ON,
This is an automatic reporting device for a vehicle that automatically reports the occurrence of an accident or an emergency to the above-mentioned preset reporting destination via a reporting system unit.

According to this conventional device, when an accident or an emergency occurs, there is an advantage that an automatic notification can be made to a preset destination, but an impact detection sensor (so-called G sensor) and an emergency switch , GPS sensor,
Wireless phone, microphone, speaker, CPU as control means
Since the entire emergency automatic notification system control unit including the control unit is equipped on the vehicle side, the following problems have been encountered.

In other words, when an occupant is released from the vehicle due to the occurrence of an accident, or when the occupant goes out of the vehicle after the accident, automatic notification to a preset notification destination is hindered. Therefore, there has been a problem that it is difficult to communicate or communicate between the occupant and the report destination.

[0006]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention provides a portable occupant (referred to as a keyless portable device or a motorcycle helmet) with a built-in emergency emergency notification system control unit.
It is an object of the present invention to provide an automatic reporting device for a vehicle that can make an automatic report even when an occupant falls far away from a vehicle in an emergency or after an accident.

According to the present invention, there is provided an occupant portable device having at least an impact detection sensor (refer to a G sensor) incorporated therein, and performing communication between the occupant portable device and a control unit for an automatic emergency notification system provided on the vehicle side. Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide an automatic reporting device for a vehicle that can appropriately detect the degree of impact received by an occupant, and can reliably perform automatic reporting when necessary.

According to the present invention, at least an operation switch is incorporated in the occupant portable device, and communication is performed between the occupant portable device and an emergency automatic notification system control unit provided on the vehicle side. While reducing the weight,
It is an object of the present invention to provide an automatic reporting device for a vehicle that can make an automatic report even when an occupant falls far away from a vehicle in an emergency or after an accident.

According to the present invention, there is further provided an occupant portable device having at least a transmitting means (refer to a microphone) and a receiving means (refer to a loudspeaker) built therein, and an emergency automatic notification system control unit provided in the occupant portable device and the vehicle. The communication between the occupants makes it possible to reduce the weight of the occupant's portable device as much as possible, even if the occupant falls far away from the vehicle in an emergency or after an accident,
It is an object of the present invention to provide a vehicle automatic notification device capable of performing automatic notification and dialogue.

[0010] The present invention further incorporates at least an operation switch, a transmitting means, and a receiving means in the occupant portable device, and performs communication between the occupant portable device and a control unit for an automatic emergency notification system provided on the vehicle side. By doing so, while minimizing the weight of the portable crew,
It is an object of the present invention to provide a vehicular automatic notification device that can perform switch operation, automatic notification, and dialogue even when an occupant falls far away from a vehicle.

[0011] The present invention further provides an automatic reporting device for a vehicle that can effectively use an existing transmission / reception device of a keyless entry system by setting the occupant portable device as a keyless portable device that locks and unlocks a vehicle door. The purpose is to provide.

[0012] Further, the present invention sets a portable occupant as a helmet that protects the head of a motorcycle occupant, so that even in the event of an accident, there is little possibility that the helmet is separated from the occupant, and a good automatic notification is ensured. It is an object of the present invention to provide a vehicular automatic notification device capable of performing the above.

[0013]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An automatic notifying device for a vehicle according to the present invention is an automatic notifying device for a vehicle for automatically notifying a predetermined destination in an emergency, provided with an occupant portable device. In which a control unit for an emergency automatic notification system is incorporated.

An automatic reporting device for a vehicle according to the present invention is also an automatic reporting device for a vehicle for automatically reporting to a preset destination in an emergency, provided with an occupant portable device, wherein the occupant portable device has at least an impact detection sensor. , And performs communication between the occupant portable device and a control unit for an emergency automatic notification system provided on the vehicle side.

The automatic reporting device for a vehicle according to the present invention is further an automatic reporting device for a vehicle for automatically reporting to a preset destination in an emergency, provided with an occupant portable device, and at least an operation switch provided on the occupant portable device. It is built-in and communicates between the occupant portable device and an emergency automatic notification system control unit provided on the vehicle side.

The automatic reporting device for a vehicle according to the present invention is an automatic reporting device for a vehicle for automatically reporting to a preset destination in an emergency, provided with an occupant portable device, and the occupant portable device provided with at least a transmitting means. And a receiving means, and perform communication between the occupant portable device and a control unit for an automatic emergency notification system provided on the vehicle side.

The automatic reporting device for a vehicle according to the present invention is further an automatic reporting device for a vehicle for automatically reporting to a preset destination in an emergency, provided with an occupant portable device, wherein the occupant portable device has at least an operation switch and an operation switch. It incorporates a transmitting means and a receiving means, and performs communication between the occupant portable device and a control unit for an automatic emergency notification system provided on the vehicle side.

[0018] In one embodiment of the present invention, the occupant portable device is a keyless portable device that locks and unlocks a vehicle door.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the portable occupant is provided as a helmet for protecting the head of a motorcycle occupant.

[0020]

According to the present invention, since the entire automatic emergency notification system control unit is incorporated in the occupant portable device, even when the occupant falls far away from the vehicle in an emergency or an accident, the portable device side is used. , An automatic report can be sent to a preset report destination.

According to the present invention, at least the shock detection sensor is built in the occupant portable device side, and the emergency automatic notification system control unit is provided in the vehicle side, so that the occupant receives the shock detection sensor on the portable device side. The degree of impact can be properly detected, and communication (impact data communication) is performed between the portable device side and the vehicle-side emergency automatic report system control unit.If necessary, the emergency automatic report system control unit is set in advance. An automatic notification can be sent to the notified destination.

According to the present invention, at least the operation switch is built in the occupant portable device side, and the emergency automatic notification system control unit is provided in the vehicle side, so that the occupant portable device can be reduced in weight. In an emergency or after an accident,
Even when the occupant falls far away from the vehicle, if the operation switch is operated on the portable device side, the operation signal is transmitted to the emergency automatic notification system control unit on the vehicle side, and the control signal is previously transmitted through the control unit. An automatic report can be sent to the set report destination.

According to the present invention, at least the transmitting means and the receiving means are built in the occupant portable device side, and the emergency emergency notification system control unit is provided in the vehicle side, so that the occupant portable device is reduced in weight as much as possible. Even if the occupant falls far away from the vehicle in an emergency or after an accident, even if the occupant falls down far away from the vehicle, the vehicle-side emergency communication system control unit using the portable unit's transmitting and receiving means And the emergency automatic report system control unit can automatically report to a preset report destination. That is, it is possible to communicate with the report destination via the emergency automatic report system control unit on the vehicle side using the transmitting and receiving means on the portable device side.

According to the present invention, at least the operation switch, the transmitting means, and the receiving means are built in the occupant portable device side, and the emergency automatic notification system control unit is provided in the vehicle side. Even if the occupant falls far away from the vehicle in an emergency or after an accident, the operation signal is transmitted to the vehicle's emergency emergency notification system control unit when the operation switch is operated, while reducing the weight of the vehicle. Using the operation switch, the transmitting means, and the receiving means on the portable device side, it is possible to automatically report to and communicate with the report destination via the emergency automatic report system control unit on the vehicle side.

According to one embodiment of the present invention, the above-mentioned occupant portable device is set as a keyless portable device for locking and unlocking a vehicle door, so that an existing transmitting / receiving device of the keyless entry system can be effectively used as an automatic notification device. can do.

According to one embodiment of the present invention, since the above-described portable occupant is set as a helmet for protecting the head of a motorcycle occupant, there is little possibility that the helmet is separated from the occupant even in the event of an accident. As a result, it is possible to secure a good automatic notification. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, when the vehicle (automobile or two-wheeled vehicle) and the occupant who owns the portable device are separated, it is preferable to lower the threshold of the automatic notification.

[0027]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS One embodiment of the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the drawings. The drawing shows an automatic reporting device for a vehicle.
An embodiment in which the entire emergency automatic notification system control unit is incorporated in a keyless portable device A as an example of an occupant portable device will be described with reference to FIG.

The above-mentioned emergency automatic notification system control unit (hereinafter simply referred to as control unit) α is an impact detection sensor (deceleration detection sensor) for detecting deceleration when an impact occurs.
G sensor 1 as an emergency and O
Emergency switch operated by N to start automatic notification
(Specifically, a manual switch for emergency calls) 2, a cancel switch 3 for canceling (cancelling) an automatic call to a preset report destination (fire department, emergency center, etc.),
A GPS sensor 4 that includes a GPS antenna and a GPS receiving unit and detects the current position, a wireless telephone 5, a microphone 6 as a transmitting unit, a speaker 7 as a receiving unit, and a CPU 10 as a control unit I have.

The CPU 10 includes a G sensor 1, an emergency switch 2, a cancel switch 3, a GPS sensor 4, and a microphone 6.
In accordance with a program stored in the ROM 8, the radio telephone 5, the speaker 7, and the display 9 as display means are driven and controlled, and the RAM 11 (storage means) determines a deceleration as a threshold for automatic notification. Necessary data such as level data and a vehicle ID as unique information for specifying the vehicle is stored.

Here, in the event of an accident or emergency, the CPU 10 automatically sends to a preset destination (hereinafter simply referred to as a destination) via an antenna (not shown) as a transmission / reception unit of the radio telephone 5. It also serves as an automatic notifying means for executing a notification (refer to the ninth step D9 in the flowchart shown in FIG. 2). The keyless portable device A is a lock switch,
An unlock switch (not shown) is provided to lock and unlock the vehicle door keylessly.

The operation of the vehicular automatic notification device thus configured will be described in detail below with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. In the first step D1 (determination means), the CPU 10
Determines whether or not it is a predetermined period. If YES, the process proceeds to the second step D2, and if NO, the process proceeds to the third step D3.

The above-mentioned second step D2 (update storage means)
The CPU 10 detects the current position based on the input from the GPS sensor 4 and updates and records the detected current position in a predetermined area of the RAM 11 in a readable manner. In other words, RAM
In 11, the current position is updated and stored at predetermined intervals.

Next, in a third step D3 (impact level determining means), the CPU 10 determines whether or not a deceleration equal to or higher than a predetermined level is detected based on an input from the G sensor 1.
When the determination is NO, the process proceeds to a fourth step D4, and when the determination is YES, the process proceeds to a fifth step D5.

In the above-described fourth step D4 (determination means), C
The PU 10 determines whether or not the emergency switch 2 has been turned ON. When the determination is NO, the PU 10 returns to the first step D1. When the determination is YES, the PU 10 shifts to the fifth step D5.

In the above-described fifth step D5, the CPU 10 starts a timer built in the CPU. In other words, if an automatic notification is made immediately upon detection of a deceleration of a predetermined level or more or when the emergency switch 2 is turned on, the impact may be applied to the occupant but the occupant may be safe, or the emergency switch 2 may be turned on by mistake. In such a case, cancellation is not possible, so for the purpose of allowing cancellation for a predetermined time,
Start the timer described above. Note that an external timer may be used instead of the CPU built-in timer.

Next, in a sixth step D6 (cancellation permitting guidance means), the CPU 10 informs the speaker 7 or the display 9 that the cancellation is permitted. Next, in a seventh step D7 (determination means), the CPU 10 determines whether or not the cancel switch 3 has been turned ON. If the determination is YES, the CPU 10 returns to the first step D1, whereas if the determination is NO, the CPU 10 proceeds to the next eighth step D8. Transition.

In this eighth step D8 (determination means), the CP
U10 determines whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed (time-up). When the determination is NO, the process returns to the sixth step D6, and when the determination is YES, the process proceeds to the next ninth step D9.

In the ninth step D9 (automatic reporting means),
The CPU 10 automatically informs the report destination of the occurrence of an accident or an emergency via the antenna of the wireless telephone 5.
Next, in a tenth step D10 (automatic transmission means), the CPU 1
Numeral 0 automatically transmits the current position information read from a predetermined area of the RAM 11 via the antenna of the wireless telephone 5, the vehicle ID, and the outputs of various sensors to the report destination.

Next, an eleventh step D11 (dialogue control means)
Then, the CPU 10 executes the interactive control. That is, the signal from the destination is received by the antenna of the wireless telephone 5, and a dialogue between the destination and the occupant is enabled by using the microphone 6 and the speaker 7. By this dialog processing, it is possible to discriminate between an accident and an emergency, or to grasp these situations at the report destination.

Next, in a twelfth step D12 (determination means),
The CPU 10 terminates the call (call off on the portable device A side).
Process) or reception of a call end signal (call O
FF, and determines whether the signal is received by the antenna of the wireless telephone 5). If the determination is NO, the process returns to the eleventh step D11. If the determination is YES, the process returns to the first step D1.

As described above, according to the embodiment shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 (an embodiment corresponding to claims 1 and 6), since the entire control unit α is built in the keyless portable device A, an emergency or accident Even when the occupant falls far away from the vehicle, the keyless portable device A can automatically notify the fire station, the emergency center, and other notification destinations set in advance.

Further, since the above-described portable device is set as the keyless portable device A for locking and unlocking the vehicle door, the existing transmitting / receiving device of the keyless entry system can be effectively used for the automatic notification device.

In the flowchart of FIG. 2, when the request for the automatic notification that the keyless portable device A and the vehicle are far apart is detected is high, the predetermined level (threshold) is set.
Is desirably corrected. That is, the automatic notification is performed at the second threshold (second threshold <first threshold) or higher as the second predetermined impact from the state where the automatic notification is performed at the first threshold or higher as the first predetermined impact. Is desirable. Other than this, the same applies to other embodiments described below.

If the display 9 is omitted from the configuration of FIG. 1, the occupant portable device can be set to a helmet that protects the head of a motorcycle or other motorcycle occupant instead of the keyless portable device A.

FIG. 3 shows another embodiment of the automatic reporting device for a vehicle, wherein the automatic reporting function is also provided on the vehicle side. That is, a keyless portable device A as an occupant portable device and an in-vehicle device B mounted on a vehicle such as an automobile or a truck are provided.
According to the program stored in the ROM 8 based on the input from the G sensor 1, the emergency switch 2, the cancel switch 3, the GPS sensor 4, the microphone 6, and the transmitting / receiving unit 12, the wireless telephone 5, the speaker 7, and the transmitting / receiving unit 12 The drive control is performed, and the RAM 11 (storage means) stores necessary data such as predetermined level data of deceleration as a threshold for automatic notification and a vehicle ID as unique information for specifying a vehicle.

On the other hand, the CPU 20 of the in-vehicle device B, based on the input from the G sensor 13, the GPS sensor 14, the emergency switch 15, the cancel switch 16, the transmission / reception unit 17, and the microphone 18, according to the program stored in the ROM 19, Airbag 21, speaker 22, display 2
3. The door lock actuator 24, the radio telephone 25, and the transmission / reception unit 17 are drive-controlled, and the RAM 26 (storage means) has predetermined level data of deceleration as a threshold for automatic notification, a vehicle ID as unique information for specifying a vehicle, and the like. The necessary data is stored.

Here, the above-mentioned G sensor 13 detects the deceleration at the time of the occurrence of an impact, the GPS sensor 14 has a GPS antenna and a GPS receiver, and detects the current position. It is turned on by manual operation, the cancel switch 16 is used to cancel the automatic notification to the report destination, and the transmission / reception unit 17 transmits / receives data to / from the transmission / reception unit 12 on the keyless portable device A side. This data is transmitted and received together with fixed identification information that specifies the vehicle and the portable device, respectively. This is the same for the other embodiments described below.

The airbag 21 protects the occupant when deployed, the microphone 18 functions as a transmitting means, the speaker 22 functions as a receiving means and a notifying means, the display 23 functions as a displaying means, and a door lock actuator. 24 locks or unlocks the vehicle door when necessary, and the radio telephone 25 communicates with the report destination.

Further, the CPU of the above-described keyless portable device A side
Reference numeral 10 denotes an automatic notifying unit (refer to a tenth step F10 in the flowchart shown in FIG. 4) for executing an automatic notification to a notification destination via an antenna (not shown) as a transmitting / receiving unit of the radio telephone 5 in an accident or emergency. Doubles.

Similarly, the CPU 20 of the above-mentioned vehicle-mounted device B side
Also, in the event of an accident or emergency, an automatic notifying means for executing an automatic notification to an addressee via an antenna (not shown) as a transmitting / receiving unit of the wireless telephone 25 (first of the flowchart shown in FIG. 5).
0 step J10).

That is, in the embodiment shown in FIG. 3, since the automatic notification and the dialogue can be performed on either side of the keyless portable device A and the on-vehicle device B, the occupant can respond to the situation at the time of accident or emergency. , The user can select the one that is more convenient to use for automatic notification and dialogue.

The operation of the vehicular automatic notification device having the above-mentioned configuration will be described with reference to flowcharts shown in FIGS.
Details will be described below. First, the processing on the keyless portable device A side will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

In the first step F1 (determination means), the CPU 1
0 determines whether or not the cycle is a predetermined cycle. When YES is determined, the process proceeds to the second step F2. When NO is determined, the third step F3 is performed.
Move to

In the above-described second step F2, the CPU 10 detects the current position based on the input from the GPS sensor 4, and updates and records the detected current position in a predetermined area of the RAM 11 in a readable manner. That is, the current position is updated and stored in the RAM 11 at predetermined intervals.

Next, in a third step F3, the CPU 10
It is determined whether or not a deceleration equal to or higher than a predetermined level is detected based on an input from the sensor 1. When the determination is NO, the process proceeds to the fourth step F4, and when the determination is YES, the sixth step F6 is performed.
Move to Since the airbag 21 is provided on the vehicle-mounted device B side, an airbag deployment signal may be used in the determination processing of the third step F3.

In the above-mentioned fourth step F4, the CPU 10 determines whether or not the emergency switch 2 has been turned ON, and
When the determination is made, the process proceeds to the fifth step F5, and when the determination is YES, the process proceeds to the sixth step F6.

In the above-described fifth step F5, the CPU 10 determines whether or not the transmission / reception unit 12 has received the deceleration signal (see the fifth step J5 in FIG. 5) from the vehicle-mounted device B side.
When the determination is made, the process returns to the first step F1, while the YE
When S is determined, the process proceeds to a sixth step F6.

In the above-described sixth step F6, the CPU 10 starts a timer built in the CPU. In other words, when a deceleration equal to or higher than a predetermined level is detected, when the emergency switch 2 is turned ON or immediately after receiving the deceleration signal, the automatic notification is performed, the impact is applied to the occupant but the occupant is safe. Since it is impossible to cancel when the user has accidentally turned ON, the timer described above is started for the purpose of permitting the cancellation during a predetermined time.
Note that an external timer may be used instead of the CPU built-in timer.

Next, in a seventh step F7, the CPU 10 informs the speaker 7 that the cancellation is permitted. Next, in an eighth step F8, the CPU 10 determines whether or not the cancel switch 3 has been turned ON. When the determination is YES, the CPU 10 returns to the first step F1, while when the determination is NO, the processing shifts to the next ninth step F9.

In the ninth step F9, the CPU 10 determines whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed (time-up).
When the determination is made, the process returns to the seventh step F7, while the YE
When the determination is S, the process proceeds to the next tenth step F10.

In the tenth step F10, the CPU 10
Automatically informs the report destination via the antenna of the wireless telephone 5 that an accident or an emergency has occurred. Then the eleventh
In step F11, the CPU 10 automatically transmits the current position information read from a predetermined area of the RAM 11, the vehicle ID, and the outputs of various sensors via the antenna of the wireless telephone 5 to the report destination.

Next, a twelfth step F12 (dialogue control means)
Then, the CPU 10 executes the interactive control. That is, the signal from the destination is received by the antenna of the wireless telephone 5, and a dialogue between the destination and the occupant is enabled by using the microphone 6 and the speaker 7. By this dialog processing, it is possible to discriminate between an accident and an emergency, or to grasp these situations at the report destination.

Next, in a thirteenth step F13, the CPU 10
Is the call termination process (the process of turning off the call on the portable device A side)
Or receive a call end signal (call off at the report destination,
It is determined whether or not the signal is received by the antenna of the wireless telephone 5). When the determination is NO, the process returns to the twelfth step F12, and when the determination is YES, the process returns to the first step F1.

The above is the processing on the keyless portable device A side.
Next, the processing on the on-vehicle device B will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. First step J1 (determination means)
Then, the CPU 20 determines whether or not the cycle is a predetermined cycle. When the determination is YES, the process proceeds to the second step J2.
Move to step J3.

The above-mentioned second step J2 (update storage means)
The CPU 20 detects the current position based on the input from the GPS sensor 14, and stores the detected current position in the RAM 26.
In a predetermined area so as to be readable. That is, RA
The current position is updated and stored in M26 at predetermined intervals.

Next, in a third step J3 (impact level judging means), the CPU 20 judges whether or not a deceleration equal to or higher than a predetermined level is detected based on an input from the G sensor 13. Move to J4, YES
When the determination is made, the process proceeds to the fifth step J5.

In the above-described fourth step J4 (determination means), C
The PU 20 determines whether or not the emergency switch 15 has been turned ON. When the determination is NO, the PU 20 returns to the first step J1. When the determination is YES, the PU 20 proceeds to the sixth step J6.

On the other hand, the above-mentioned fifth step J5 (transmission means)
The CPU 20 transmits a deceleration signal to the keyless portable device A via the transmission / reception unit 17 in response to detection of a deceleration equal to or higher than a predetermined level.

In the above-described sixth step J6, the CPU 20 starts a timer built in the CPU. That is, if the automatic notification is performed immediately upon detection of the deceleration of a predetermined level or more or when the emergency switch 15 is turned on, the impact may be applied to the occupant but the occupant may be safe.
Since it is impossible to cancel when the user has accidentally turned ON, the timer described above is started for the purpose of permitting the cancellation during a predetermined time. Note that an external timer may be used instead of the CPU built-in timer.

Next, at the seventh step J7 (notifying means), the CP
U20 notifies the speaker 22 or the display 23 that the cancellation is allowable. Next, the eighth step J
8 (determination means), the CPU 20
Is determined to have been turned ON. If the determination is YES, the process returns to the first step J1, while if the determination is NO, the process proceeds to the next ninth step J9. In this embodiment, since the cancel switches 3 and 16 are provided on both the keyless portable device A and the in-vehicle device B, when one of the cancel switches is turned ON, a cancel signal is transmitted to the other. , Both execute cancel processing.

In the ninth step J9 (determination means), the CP
U20 determines whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed (time-up). When the determination is NO, the process returns to the seventh step J7, while when the determination is YES, the process proceeds to the next tenth step J10.

This tenth step J10 (automatic reporting means)
Then, the CPU 20 automatically informs the report destination via the antenna of the radio telephone 25 that an accident or an emergency has occurred. Next, in an eleventh step J11 (automatic transmission means), C
The PU 20 is connected to the RAM 26 via the antenna of the wireless telephone 25.
Current position information read from a predetermined area of
And the outputs of various sensors are automatically transmitted to the report destination.

Next, a twelfth step J12 (dialogue control means)
Then, the CPU 20 executes the dialog control. That is, the signal from the destination is received by the antenna of the wireless telephone 25 and the microphone 1
By using the speaker 8 and the speaker 22, a dialogue between the report destination and the occupant is enabled. By this dialog processing, it is possible to discriminate between an accident and an emergency, or to grasp these situations at the report destination.

Next, in a thirteenth step J13 (judgment means),
The CPU 20 terminates the call (call off on the in-vehicle device B side).
Process) or reception of a call end signal (call O
FF, and the signal is received by the antenna of the wireless telephone 25)
Is determined, and if NO is determined, the twelfth step J12 is performed.
And returns to the first step J1 when YES is determined.

When the keyless portable device A and the in-vehicle device B are provided with the automatic notification function as described above, a user who can use the device easily can be used according to the condition of the occupant in an accident or emergency. The performance is improved. Further, when the G sensor 13 is provided on the vehicle side, the deceleration at the time of impact applied to the vehicle can be accurately detected.

Further, in the flowchart of FIG. 4, when the request for the automatic notification is detected that the keyless portable device A is far away from the vehicle, the predetermined level (threshold) is desirably corrected to be lowered. Here, whether the keyless portable device A is far away from the vehicle depends on the electric field strength of the transmitting / receiving unit.
(Reception intensity).

In the embodiment shown in FIGS. 3, 4 and 5 (an embodiment corresponding to claims 1 and 6), the other points are substantially the same as those in the embodiment shown in FIGS. However, the CPU 10 and the CPU 20 may be connected by a line with a connector, and the connector may be disconnected in the event of an accident to detect that the occupant has left the vehicle.

In the configuration shown in FIG. 3, the GPS sensor 4 is provided on the keyless portable device A side, and the components 14, 15, 16, 21, 18, 22, 22, 23, 2 are provided on the vehicle-mounted device B side.
It is also possible to omit 4, 25. That is, the CPU 20 on the in-vehicle device B functions sufficiently even when the G sensor 13 and the transmission / reception unit 17 are connected.

FIG. 6 shows still another embodiment of the automatic reporting device for a vehicle. In the embodiment of FIGS. 1 to 5, all functions of the control unit α are provided on the portable device A side. However, in this embodiment shown in FIG. 6, the control unit α is divided into a part α1 and another part α2,
A part α is provided in the keyless portable device A, and another part α2 is provided in the in-vehicle device B.

That is, a keyless portable device A as an occupant portable device and an in-vehicle device B mounted on the vehicle are provided. The CPU 10 of the keyless portable device A has a G sensor 1, an emergency switch 2, a cancel switch 3, a microphone 6, transmitting and receiving unit 12
In accordance with a program stored in the ROM 8, the speaker 7, the transmitting / receiving unit 12, and the display 9 are drive-controlled based on the input from the RAM 8, and the RAM 11 (storage means) stores predetermined level data of deceleration as a threshold for automatic notification,
Necessary data such as a vehicle ID as unique information for specifying a vehicle is stored.

On the other hand, the CPU 20 of the in-vehicle device B, based on the input from the G sensor 13, the GPS sensor 4, the emergency switch 15, the cancel switch 16, the transmitting / receiving unit 17, and the microphone 18, according to the program stored in the ROM 19, Airbag 21, speaker 22, display 2
3. Drive control of the door lock actuator 24, the radio telephone 5, and the transmission / reception unit 17, and the RAM 26 (storage means) has predetermined level data of deceleration as a threshold for automatic notification, a vehicle ID as unique information for identifying a vehicle, and the like. The necessary data is stored.

In short, a part α1 of the control unit α
(Each element 1, 2, 3, 6, 7) is provided on the keyless portable device A side, and the other portion α2 (each element 13, 4, 5) is provided on the on-vehicle device B side.

Here, the CPU 20 of the above-mentioned vehicle-mounted device B side
Is an automatic notifying means for executing an automatic notification to an addressee via an antenna (not shown) as a transmission / reception unit of the radio telephone 5 in the event of an accident or emergency (first of the flowchart shown in FIG. 10).
(See step S11).

The above-mentioned components on the on-vehicle unit B are shown in FIG.
They are arranged as shown in FIG. That is, the antenna 4a of the GPS sensor 4 and the antenna 5a of the wireless telephone 5 are disposed at the rear of the roof as shown in FIG.
5 is disposed on the front pillar portion as shown in FIG. 7, the airbag 21 is disposed on the steering wheel as shown in FIG. 8, and the microphone 18 is disposed on the front pillar portion as shown in FIGS. The speakers 22 are disposed on both sides of the instrument panel in the vehicle width direction or on the lower side inside the door as shown in FIGS.
7 and 8, the CPU 20 is disposed at a position above the instrument panel in front of the driver's seat, preferably at a position where visibility can be ensured even when the airbag is deployed. As shown in FIG. It is arranged in a safe area even when a nearby collision load is input.

The microphone 18 and the speaker 22 may be provided at the overhead console position (that is, at the center of the front header) as shown by a virtual line in FIG.

The operation of the thus configured automatic reporting device for a vehicle will be described in detail below with reference to flowcharts shown in FIGS. First, the processing on the keyless portable device A side will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

In the first step Q1, the CPU 10 determines whether or not a deceleration equal to or higher than a predetermined level is detected based on the input from the G sensor 1. When the determination is NO, the process proceeds to the second step Q2. Move to the third step Q3.

In the above-described second step Q2, the CPU 10 determines whether or not the emergency switch 2 has been turned ON, and
At the time of determination, the process skips to the eighth step Q8, while
When the determination is S, the process proceeds to the third step Q3.

In the above-described third step Q3, the CPU 10 starts a timer built in the CPU. In other words, if an automatic notification is made immediately upon detection of a deceleration of a predetermined level or more or when the emergency switch 2 is turned on, the impact may be applied to the occupant but the occupant may be safe, or the emergency switch 2 may be turned on by mistake. In such a case, cancellation is not possible, so for the purpose of allowing cancellation for a predetermined time,
Start the timer described above. Note that an external timer may be used instead of the CPU built-in timer.

Next, in a fourth step Q4, the CPU 10 transmits a deceleration signal to the vehicle-mounted device B via the transmission / reception unit 12. Next, in a fifth step Q5, the CPU 10
Alternatively, the display 9 notifies the user that cancellation is permitted.

Next, in a sixth step Q6, the CPU 10 determines whether or not the cancel switch 3 has been turned ON.
When the determination is YES, the process proceeds to the seventh step Q7, and when the determination is NO, the process proceeds to the next eighth step Q8.

In the above-described seventh step Q7, the CPU 10 transmits a cancel signal to the vehicle-mounted device B via the transmission / reception unit 12 in response to the ON operation of the cancel switch 3.
Next, in an eighth step Q8, the CPU 10 determines whether or not a call signal has been received from the report destination. In this case, the in-vehicle device B
Has the effect of a telephone exchange, and the communication signal from the report destination is transmitted to the antenna 5a (see FIG. 7) of the wireless telephone 5, the wireless telephone 5, and the CP.
U20 and the transmission / reception units 17 and 12 are transmitted and input as call signals to the keyless portable device A side in this order. Thus, when the determination is YES in the eighth step Q8, the process proceeds to the ninth step Q9, and when the determination is NO, the process returns to the first step Q1.

The ninth step Q9 described above (dialogue control means)
Then, the CPU 10 executes the interactive control. That is, a signal from the report destination is received via the in-vehicle device A, and a dialogue between the report destination and the occupant is enabled using the microphone 6 and the speaker 7. The keyless portable device A performs the dialog processing to determine whether it is an accident or an emergency, or to grasp the situation at the destination.

Next, in a tenth step Q10, the CPU 10
Is the call termination process (the process of turning off the call on the portable device A side)
Or receive a call end signal (call off at the report destination,
It is determined whether or not the signal is received by the antenna 5a of the wireless telephone 5 on the in-vehicle device A side.
And returns to the first step Q1 when YES is determined.

The processing on the keyless portable device A has been described above. Next, referring to the flowchart of FIG.
The processing on the side will be described. In the first step S1, the CP
U20 determines whether or not it is a predetermined cycle. If YES, the process proceeds to the second step S2, and if NO, the process proceeds to the third step S3.

In the above-described second step S2, the CPU 20 detects the current position based on the input from the GPS sensor 4, and updates and records the detected current position in a predetermined area of the RAM 26 in a readable manner. That is, the current position is updated and stored in the RAM 26 at predetermined intervals.

Next, in the third step S3, the CPU 20
It is determined whether or not a deceleration equal to or higher than a predetermined level is detected based on an input from the sensor 13. If NO, the process proceeds to the fourth step S4, and if YES, the sixth step S4 is performed.
Move to 6. When it is detected that the keyless portable device A is far away from the vehicle, it is desirable to correct the above-described predetermined level to decrease.

In the above-described fourth step S4, the CPU 20 determines whether or not the emergency switch 15 has been turned ON.
When the determination is O, the process proceeds to the fifth step S5, while YES
When the determination is made, the process proceeds to the sixth step S6.

In the above-described fifth step S5, the CPU 20 determines that the transmission / reception unit 17 has received the deceleration signal from the keyless portable device A side.
(See step Q4 in FIG. 9)
When the determination is NO, the process returns to the first step S1, while
When the determination is YES, the process proceeds to the sixth step S6.

In the above-described sixth step S6, the CPU 20 starts a timer built in the CPU. In other words, when the deceleration is detected at a predetermined level or higher, when the emergency switch 15 is turned on or when the deceleration signal is received, the automatic notification is performed immediately. If the impact is applied to the occupant but the occupant is safe, the emergency switch 15 Since it is impossible to cancel when the ON operation is performed by mistake, the above-described timer is started for the purpose of permitting the cancellation during a predetermined time. Note that an external timer may be used instead of the CPU built-in timer.

Next, in a seventh step S7, the CPU 20 informs the speaker 22 or the display 23 that the cancellation is permitted. Next, in an eighth step S8, the CP
U20 determines whether or not the cancel switch 16 has been turned ON. If YES, the process returns to the first step S1, while if NO, the process proceeds to the next ninth step S9. Here, two cancel switches 3, 16
When one of them is turned on, a cancel signal is transmitted to the other, and both cancel.

Next, in a ninth step S 9, the CPU 20 determines whether the transmission / reception section 17 has sent a cancel signal from the keyless portable device A side.
(See step Q7 in FIG. 9)
When the determination is YES, the process returns to the first step S1, while when the determination is NO, the process proceeds to the next tenth step S10.

In the tenth step S10, the CPU 20
Determines whether a predetermined time, for example, about 10 seconds, has elapsed (time-up). When the determination is NO, the process returns to the seventh step S7. When the determination is YES, the process proceeds to the next eleventh step S11.

At the eleventh step S11, the CPU 20
Automatically informs the report destination of the occurrence of an accident or an emergency via the antenna 5a of the wireless telephone 5 (see FIG. 7). Next, in a twelfth step S12, the CPU 20 automatically sends the current position information read from a predetermined area of the RAM 26 via the antenna 5a (see FIG. 7) of the wireless telephone 5, the vehicle ID, and the outputs of various sensors to the notification destination. Send.

Next, a thirteenth step S13 (dialogue control means)
The CPU 20 executes transmission of a dialogue signal, execution of a gateway function (connecting a system / network different from a gateway to each other), and dialogue control (control for enabling a dialogue on the vehicle side). That is, the signal from the destination is received by the antenna 5a of the wireless telephone 5,
By using the microphone 18 and the speaker 22, a dialogue between the destination and the occupant is enabled. Through the dialog processing on the vehicle side, it is possible to discriminate between an accident and an emergency, or to grasp these conditions at the destination.

Next, in a fourteenth step S14, the CPU 20
Is the call termination process (the process of turning off the call on the in-vehicle device B side)
Or receive a call end signal (call off at the report destination,
It is determined whether the signal is received by the antenna 5a of the wireless telephone 5). If the determination is NO, the process returns to the thirteenth step S13, and if the determination is YES, the process returns to the first step S1.

In the embodiment shown in FIG. 6, the keyless portable device A includes a lock switch and an unlock switch, and is configured to lock or unlock the vehicle door keylessly.

As described above, according to the embodiment shown in FIGS. 6 to 10 (an embodiment corresponding to claims 2 to 6), at least the shock detection sensor (see G sensor 1) is provided on the keyless portable device A side.
And the vehicle side is provided with the other part α2 of the control unit, so that the impact detection sensor (see G sensor 1) on the keyless portable device A side can appropriately detect the degree of impact received by the occupant,
Other part α2 of keyless portable device A side and vehicle side control unit
(Impact data communication), and the other unit α2 of the control unit can automatically report to a preset report destination when necessary.

The keyless portable device A has at least an operation switch (see emergency switch 2) built-in, and the vehicle has the other part α2 of the control unit, so that the keyless portable device A can be reduced in weight. Even if the occupant falls far away from the vehicle in an emergency or after an accident, if the operation switch (see emergency switch 2) is operated on the keyless portable device A side, the operation signal is transmitted to the vehicle side. The information is communicated to the other unit α2 of the control unit, and an automatic notification can be made to the report destination via the other unit α2 of the control unit.

Further, at least the transmitting means (see microphone 6) and the receiving means (speaker 7) are provided on the keyless portable device A side.
And the vehicle has the other part α2 of the control unit, so that the keyless portable device A can be made as light as possible while the occupant falls far away from the vehicle in an emergency or after an accident. Even in such a case, the transmitting means (see microphone 6) and the receiving means (see speaker 7) on the keyless portable device A side.
Is used to communicate with the other part α2 of the control unit on the vehicle side, and the other part α2 of the control unit can automatically report to the report destination. That is, it is possible to interact with the report destination via the other part α2 of the control unit using the transmitting means (see the microphone 6) and the receiving means (see the speaker 7) of the keyless portable device A.

In addition, at least the operation switch (refer to the emergency switch 2), the transmitting means (refer to the microphone 6), and the receiving means (refer to the speaker 7) are built in the keyless portable device A side, and the control unit is provided in the vehicle side. Since the other portion α2 is provided, the keyless portable device A is made as lightweight as possible, and even if the occupant falls far away from the vehicle in an emergency or after an accident, the operation switch (emergency switch) At the time of operation, the operation signal can be transmitted to the other part α2 of the control unit on the vehicle side, and the operation switch (see the emergency switch 2) on the keyless portable device A side, the transmitting means (see the microphone 6), the reception Using the means (refer to the speaker 7), it is possible to automatically report and communicate with the report destination via the other part α2 of the control unit on the vehicle side.

Further, since the above-mentioned occupant portable device is set as the keyless portable device A for locking and unlocking the vehicle door, the existing transmitting / receiving device of the keyless entry system can be effectively used for the automatic notification device.

In the configuration of FIG. 6, the emergency switches 2 and 15, the cancel switches 3 and 16, the microphones 6 and 18, and the speakers 7 and 22 are provided on the keyless portable device A side and the vehicle-mounted device B side, respectively. According to the situation of the occupant at the time of an accident or emergency, it is possible to select and use the one that is more convenient to use and improve the convenience. However, in the configuration of FIG. Each element 15, 1
6, 21, 18, 22, 23, and 24 can be omitted. That is, the G sensor 13 and the GP
S sensor 4, transmission / reception unit 17, wireless telephone 5, CPU 20,
It is only necessary to have the ROM 19 and the RAM 26.

If the display 9 is omitted from the configuration of FIG. 6, the occupant portable device can be set to a helmet that protects the head of a motorcycle or the like, instead of the keyless portable device A.

FIG. 11 shows still another embodiment of the automatic reporting device for a vehicle, which is a motorcycle 30 (motorcycle) as a vehicle.
And a helmet 31 for protecting the head of the motorcycle occupant, and all functions constituting the control unit α, that is, G
Sensor 1, emergency switch 2, GPS sensor 4, wireless telephone 5 having antenna 5b, microphone 6, speaker 7, CP
The helmet 31 has U10 and a cancel switch 3 (see the preceding figure) as required.

Even with such a configuration, automatic notification and interactive control can be executed using the flowchart already shown in FIG.

Further, according to the embodiment of FIG. 11 (an embodiment corresponding to claims 1 and 7), the above-described portable occupant is set on the helmet 31 for protecting the head of the occupant of the motorcycle 30. Even in the event of an accident, there is little possibility that the helmet 31 will leave the occupant, and as a result, a good automatic notification can be ensured. In other respects, the operation and effects are substantially the same as those of the embodiment shown in FIGS. 1 and 2. Therefore, in FIG. 11, the same parts as those in the previous figure are denoted by the same reference numerals, and detailed description thereof will be omitted. .

FIG. 12 shows still another embodiment of the vehicular automatic notification device, in which the control unit includes a part α1 and another part α2.
The part α1 (mainly the hands-free part and the wireless telephone) is built in the helmet 31 and the other part α2 is the motorcycle 3
It is provided on the 0 side.

That is, the emergency switch 2, the radio telephone 5 having the antenna 5 b, the microphone 6,
A speaker 7, a cancel switch 3 (refer to the preceding figure) and a CPU 10 (refer to the preceding figure) are incorporated as necessary, while the G sensor 1, the GPS sensor 4, the CPU 2
0, a transmission / reception unit 17 for performing communication with the antenna 5b on the helmet 31 side is provided.

With this configuration (corresponding to claims 3, 4, 5, and 7), the helmet 3
The automatic notification and the dialog control to the notification destination can be executed when necessary, while reducing the weight of the device. In other respects, the same operation and effects as those of the embodiment of FIGS. 6, 9 and 10 are obtained. Therefore, in FIG. 12, the same parts as those in the previous figure are denoted by the same reference numerals, and the detailed description thereof will be described. Omitted.

FIG. 13 shows still another embodiment of the automatic reporting device for a vehicle. Similar to the embodiment shown in FIG. 12, the control unit includes a part α1 (mainly a hands-free part) and another part α.
2, a part α1 is incorporated in the helmet 31 and another part α2 is provided on the motorcycle 30 side.

That is, on the helmet 31 side, the emergency switch 2, the microphone 6, the speaker 7, the transmission / reception unit 12, the cancel switch 3 (see the previous figure) as necessary, and the CPU 1
0 (see the previous figure), while the motorcycle 30 has a G sensor 1, a GPS sensor 4, a radio telephone 5 having an antenna 5 b, a CPU 20, and a transmitter / receiver for communicating with the transmitter / receiver 12 on the helmet 31 side. 17 is provided.

With such a configuration (corresponding to claims 3, 4, 5, and 7), the radio telephone 5 is provided on the motorcycle 30 side.
As compared with the embodiment shown in FIG. 12, while the weight of the helmet 31 is further reduced, it is possible to execute the automatic notification and the interactive control to the notification destination through the other part α2 of the control unit on the two-wheeled vehicle 30 when necessary.

As for the other points, FIGS.
Since substantially the same operation and effect as in the embodiment of FIG. 10 are obtained, the same reference numerals in FIG.
The detailed description is omitted.

In correspondence between the configuration of the present invention and the above-described embodiment, the occupant portable device of the present invention corresponds to the keyless portable device A or the helmet 31 of the embodiment.
The emergency automatic notification system control unit corresponds to the control unit α or a combination of the divided part α1 and the other part α2, and the shock detection sensor corresponds to the G sensor (deceleration detection sensor) 1. The operation switch corresponds to the emergency switch 2, the transmitting means corresponds to the microphone 6, and the receiving means corresponds to the speaker 7. However, the present invention is limited to only the configuration of the above-described embodiment. is not.

Each step controlled by the CPU constitutes a judging means or a processing means corresponding to the contents shown in the figure.

[0127]

According to the present invention, an automatic notification can be provided even when an occupant falls far away from a vehicle in an emergency or after an accident.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an automatic reporting device for a vehicle according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a flowchart illustrating an automatic notification process.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing another embodiment of the vehicular automatic notification device of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing processing on the portable device side.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing processing on the vehicle-mounted device side.

FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing still another embodiment of the vehicular automatic notification device of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a side view showing an example of a layout.

FIG. 8 is a perspective view showing an example of a layout.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing processing on the portable device side.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing processing on the vehicle-mounted device side.

FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing still another embodiment of the vehicular automatic notification device of the present invention.

FIG. 12 is an explanatory view showing still another embodiment of the vehicular automatic notification device of the present invention.

FIG. 13 is an explanatory view showing still another embodiment of the vehicular automatic notification device of the present invention.

[Description of Signs] A: Keyless portable device (crew member portable device) 1: G sensor (shock detection sensor) 2: Emergency switch (operation switch) 6: Microphone (transmitting means) 7: Speaker (receiving device) 30: Motorcycle (Vehicle) 31 ... Helmet (portable crew) α: Emergency automatic notification system control unit α1, α2: Emergency automatic notification system control unit

 ──────────────────────────────────────────────────続 き Continued on the front page (72) Inventor Yasuyuki Masaki 3-1, Fuchu-machi, Shinchu, Aki-gun, Hiroshima Mazda Co., Ltd. (72) Inventor Kazuo Shigeta 3-1, Fuchu-cho, Shinchu, Aki-gun, Hiroshima Mazda Stock In-house F-term (reference)

Claims (7)

[Claims] 1. An automatic reporting device for a vehicle for automatically reporting to a preset report destination in an emergency, comprising a portable occupant,
An automatic notification device for a vehicle, wherein the emergency notification device control unit is built in the occupant portable device. 2. A vehicular automatic reporting device for automatically reporting to a preset destination in an emergency, comprising an occupant portable device,
An automatic notifying device for a vehicle, wherein at least a shock detection sensor is built in the occupant portable device, and communication is performed between the occupant portable device and an emergency automatic notification system control unit provided on a vehicle side. 3. A vehicular automatic reporting device for automatically reporting to a preset destination in an emergency, comprising a passenger portable device,
An automatic notifying device for a vehicle, wherein at least an operation switch is built in the occupant portable device, and communication is performed between the occupant portable device and an emergency automatic notification system control unit provided on a vehicle side. 4. An automatic reporting device for a vehicle for automatically reporting to a preset report destination in an emergency, comprising an occupant portable device,
An automatic notifying device for a vehicle, wherein at least a transmitting means and a receiving means are built in the occupant portable device, and communication is performed between the occupant portable device and an emergency automatic report system control unit provided on the vehicle side. 5. An automatic reporting device for a vehicle for automatically reporting to a preset report destination in an emergency, comprising an occupant portable device,
An automatic notification system for a vehicle, which has at least an operation switch, a transmitting means, and a receiving means in the occupant portable device, and performs communication between the occupant portable device and an emergency notification system control unit provided on the vehicle side. apparatus. 6. The vehicle automatic notification device according to claim 1, wherein the occupant portable device is a keyless portable device that locks and unlocks a vehicle door. 7. The vehicular automatic notification device according to claim 1, wherein the occupant portable device is set to a helmet for protecting the head of a motorcycle occupant.