JP2002087183A - Information processing device for vehicle, and recording medium having information processing program for vehicle stored therein - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To properly remote-control on-vehicle control equipment by a portable information terminal without causing a confusion. SOLUTION: This information processing device for vehicle comprises the on-vehicle control equipment 1 for communicably connecting a plurality of portable information terminals 2 thereto. The on-vehicle control equipment 1 is remotely controlled by each portable information terminal 2. The information processing device also comprises a specifying means 10 for specifying the portable information terminal 2 when a remote control is performed by the portable information terminal 2 and an announcing means 11 for announcing such that the portable information terminal 2 specified by the specifying means 10 can be identified. In addition, a recording media having an information program for vehicle stored therein can be provided.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an in-vehicle control device including a vehicle navigation device, an audio device or an air conditioner, and a portable information terminal including a portable computer terminal device, a portable telephone or a portable recording device. And a recording medium in which a vehicle information processing program is stored.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 10-160490.
As shown in the publication, the vehicle-mounted navigation device, the portable information terminal device, and a communication device for performing data communication between the two devices are configured, and the vehicle-mounted navigation device converts input data into voice data. A portable information terminal device having an output unit for outputting input data to the audio processing unit via the communication device, wherein the portable information terminal device has an audio output unit included in the on-vehicle navigation system. Voice processing of data of a portable information terminal device has been performed by using a computer.

[0003]

As described above, the vehicle-mounted navigation device mounted on the vehicle and the portable information terminal device individually owned by the occupant are connected so as to be able to perform data communication.
When the data of the portable information terminal device is processed by voice processing using the voice processing function of the in-vehicle navigation device, the portable information terminal device can be used without increasing the cost or size. There is an advantage that the data obtained by the information terminal device can be notified to the occupant by voice.

On the other hand, a plurality of occupants communicate with the in-vehicle navigation device (in-vehicle control device) using their own portable information terminals, and each occupant individually controls the in-vehicle control device individually. When configured to be operable, when a plurality of occupants individually perform remote control of the on-vehicle control device, it is difficult to recognize who performed what operation, and confusion easily occurs. There is a problem of poor sex.

[0005] The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and an information processing apparatus for a vehicle and an information processing apparatus for a vehicle capable of appropriately remotely controlling an in-vehicle control device by a portable information terminal without causing confusion. An object is to provide a recording medium in which a processing program is stored.

[0006]

The invention according to claim 1 is
An information processing apparatus for a vehicle, comprising a vehicle-mounted control device to which a plurality of portable information terminals are communicably connected, wherein the vehicle-mounted control device is remotely operated by each portable information terminal. And a notifying means for notifying the portable information terminal identified by the identifying means when the remote operation by the information terminal is performed. .

[0007] According to the above configuration, when the remote control of the on-vehicle control device is performed by one of the portable information terminals individually owned by the occupants, the portable information terminal that has performed the remote control is used. By being specified by the specifying means and being identifiably notified by the notifying means, it is easy to determine whether or not another occupant needs to newly operate the in-vehicle control device without confusion. , The convenience is improved.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the vehicle information terminal according to the first aspect, the specifying means and the notifying means are provided in a vehicle-mounted control device.

[0009] According to the above configuration, when remote control of the on-vehicle control device is performed by one of the portable information terminals individually owned by each occupant, the identification means provided in the on-vehicle control device includes: The portable information terminal that has performed the remote operation is specified, and is identifiably notified by the notification means provided in the on-vehicle control device. Based on this notification information, the occupant or the like in the driver's seat or the passenger's seat, Whether it is necessary to newly operate the control device, etc.
Since the determination can be made easily without causing confusion, the convenience is improved.

[0010] In particular, when the information specified by the specifying means is configured to be output as voice via a voice output unit provided in the on-vehicle control device, the above-mentioned operation is not hindered and the driving operation is not hindered. The information can be effectively recognized by the driver.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, there is provided a vehicle having a portable information terminal communicably connected to a vehicle-mounted control device, wherein the portable information terminal remotely controls the vehicle-mounted control device. An information processing apparatus for use, wherein, when the on-vehicle control device is operated, a specifying means for specifying the operating means, and a notifying means for identifiably notifying the operating means specified by the specifying means. It is provided in the portable information terminal.

According to the above configuration, for example, the on-vehicle control device is operated by either the portable information terminal which each occupant individually has or the operating means including the operation switch provided on the on-vehicle control device. In this case, the operating means that has performed this operation is notified identifiably by the notifying means of the portable information terminal, and based on this notifying information, does each occupant need to newly operate the on-vehicle control device? Whether or not can be easily determined without causing confusion, so that convenience is improved.

[0014] The invention according to claim 4 is the above-mentioned claims 1-3.
In the information processing apparatus for a vehicle according to any one of the above, when the direct operation by the input unit provided in the on-vehicle control device and the remote operation by the portable information terminal are performed substantially simultaneously, the direct operation is prioritized. And a priority setting means for setting the priority in such a manner as to perform the priority setting.

According to the above configuration, when the direct operation by the input unit such as the operation switch provided in the on-vehicle control device and the remote operation by the portable information terminal individually possessed by each occupant are performed substantially simultaneously, Since the direct operation by the input unit of the in-vehicle control device is prioritized, confusion in control of the in-vehicle control device is prevented, and convenience is improved.

It is not necessary to give priority to direct operation by the input unit for all operations of the on-vehicle control device. For specific control, remote operation by the portable information terminal may be given priority. For example, regarding the control of the in-vehicle control device that affects the rear seat, the remote operation by the portable information terminal at the rear seat may be configured to have a higher priority than the direct operation.

[0016] Further, for a specific operation of the on-vehicle control device, a remote operation by a specific portable information terminal is permitted,
Conversely, the remote control of the on-vehicle control device by a specific portable information terminal may be prohibited. With this configuration, it is possible to easily and appropriately execute the necessary control of the on-vehicle control device, and to prevent unnecessary control from being executed.

The invention according to claim 5 is the invention according to claims 1 to 4 above.
In the information processing apparatus for a vehicle according to any one of the above, the specifying means has a function of specifying a position of the remotely operated portable information terminal in the passenger compartment, and the portable information specified by the specifying means. The position of the terminal in the vehicle is notified by the notification means.

According to the above configuration, when the occupant remotely controls the on-vehicle control device by using any one of the portable information terminals individually possessed, the occupant is in the passenger compartment of the person who performed the remote control. Since the position is identifiably notified by the notification means of the portable information terminal carried by each occupant, it is necessary for each occupant to newly operate the on-vehicle control device based on the notification information regarding the vehicle interior position. Whether or not, etc. can be easily determined without causing confusion, and the convenience is further improved.

According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, there is stored a vehicle information processing program for controlling a vehicle-mounted control device to which a plurality of portable information terminals are communicably connected in accordance with a remote operation by the portable information terminal. A recording medium, comprising: a terminal specifying step of specifying the portable information terminal when a remote operation is performed by the portable information terminal; and a portable information terminal specified by the terminal specifying step. And an information processing program for a vehicle including a terminal notification step.

According to the above configuration, when the remote control of the on-vehicle control device is performed by one of the portable information terminals individually owned by the occupants, the portable information terminal that has performed the remote control is provided. By being identified and notified in an identifiable manner, it is possible to easily determine whether or not another occupant needs to newly operate the in-vehicle control device without being confused. A device will be obtained.

[0021]

FIG. 1 shows an embodiment of a vehicle information processing apparatus according to the present invention. The information processing apparatus for a vehicle includes an on-vehicle control device 1 including a navigation device, an audio device, an air conditioner, a meter device, an e-mail transmission device, and the like mounted on the vehicle, a portable computer terminal device, a mobile phone, or a portable recording device. And a plurality of portable information terminals 2 (only one is shown in FIG. 1) composed of a device and the like. It is configured to be connected to the control device 1 respectively.

The on-vehicle control device 1 includes, for example, a display 4 such as a map display unit of a navigation device or a display unit of a meter device, an input unit 5 including an input operation switch, and a sound output including a speaker for outputting a sound. Unit 6, a recording medium 7 such as an IC, a magnetic disk, and a CD-ROM on which various information such as map information is recorded, and a control unit 8 for controlling the display 4 and the audio output unit 6.
And each portable information terminal 2 via the data communication line 3
Modem 9 for transmitting and receiving data to and from
And

When a remote operation is performed by one of the portable information terminals 2 on the basis of the data input through the modem 9, the control unit 8 of the on-vehicle control device 1 controls the remote operation. Specifying means 10 for specifying the portable information terminal 2 that has performed the process, and a notification for outputting a command signal for causing the portable information terminal 2 specified by the specifying means 10 to be identifiably notified on the display 4 and the audio output unit 6. Means 11 and output control means 12 for reading various information corresponding to an input signal from the portable information terminal 2 or the input unit 5 from the recording medium 7 and outputting the information to the display 4 and the audio output unit 6. ing.

When the remote control of the on-vehicle control device 1 by the specific portable information terminal 2 is performed, the output control means 12 executes the control of the on-vehicle control device 1 corresponding to the remote operation. A control mode setting unit for setting a control mode for determining whether the operation of the in-vehicle control device 1 by the input unit 5 and the remote operation by the portable information terminal 2 are performed substantially at the same time. Priority setting means for setting whether or not to do so is provided.

The control mode setting means, for example, does not need to perform a remote operation because it can be operated by the input unit 5, and if the remote operation is performed during driving, there is a possibility that the driving operation may be hindered. A portable information terminal 2 of a certain driver
And the like, or has a function of individually setting the portable information terminal 2 possessed by a child or the like who is likely to perform the remote operation by mischief as a control target.

It is to be noted that the remote operation which may cause trouble in the driving operation is, for example, direct operation by the input unit 5 disposed in front of the driver's seat, and the portable operation during driving is easy. Operation of a meter device that distracts the driver's attention when the remote operation is performed by the information terminal 2, or operation of a vehicle navigation device in which the driving operation is impeded by the driver's attention being directed to the on-vehicle control device 1 Can be considered.

The priority order setting means may be, for example,
When the direct operation by the input unit 5 of the in-vehicle control device 1 and the remote operation by the portable information terminal 2 carried by the occupant seated in the passenger seat or the rear seat in the vehicle cabin are performed substantially simultaneously,
Priorities are set in advance so that the direct operation by the input unit 5 is prioritized, or which of the portable information terminals 2 should be prioritized according to the input operation of the input unit 5 is determined.
It is configured such that it can be set for each of its owners or each of its vehicle interior positions.

On the other hand, when the portable information terminal 2 is, for example, a portable computer terminal device, a liquid crystal display 13 for displaying various information, an input unit 14 including a digitizer or a keyboard, and various information It has a recording medium 15 for recording, a control unit 16 for controlling the display 13 and the like, and a modem 17 for transmitting and receiving data to and from the in-vehicle control device 1 via the data communication line 3. are doing.

The control unit 16 of the portable information terminal 2 includes:
When remote control is performed by one of the portable information terminals 2, the portable information terminal 2 that has performed the remote control based on an input signal input via the data communication line 3 and the modem 17 From the specifying means 18 for specifying, the notifying means 19 for outputting a command signal for displaying the portable information terminal 2 specified by the specifying means 18 on the display 13 in an identifiable manner, and the in-vehicle control device 1 or the input unit 14 Output control means 20 for outputting various kinds of information corresponding to the input signals of the above to the display 13 for display.

In the case where remote control of the on-vehicle control device 1 is performed by the input unit 14, the output control means 20 is provided with the portable information terminal 2 holder or vehicle interior position or the input operation of the input unit 14. Control mode setting means for setting a control mode relating to remote operation of the on-vehicle control device 1, menu screen setting means for setting a menu screen for operation displayed on the display 13, Priority setting means is provided for setting a priority as to which operation should be given priority when a plurality of operations are performed substantially simultaneously with respect to control.

The basic control operation executed by the control unit 8 of the on-vehicle control device 1 will be described with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS. When the control operation is started, after performing the below-described connection confirmation control for confirming the connection state with each portable information terminal 2 (step S1), the later-described control mode setting control for setting the control mode of the in-vehicle control device 1 Is executed (step S2). Next, it is determined whether or not the portable information terminal 2 is connected to the in-vehicle control device 1 via the data communication line 3 (step S).
3) If it is determined to be NO, the normal control of the in-vehicle control device 1 based on only the input signal from the input unit 5 is executed (step S4).

If it is determined YES in step S3 and it is confirmed that the portable information terminal 2 is connected to the on-vehicle control device 1 via the data communication line 3, the on-vehicle control device It is determined whether or not an operation signal of the portable information terminal 2 that remotely controls the terminal 1 has been input (step S5).

If NO is determined in step S5 and it is confirmed that the operation signal of the portable information terminal 2 has been input, the map information or the like recorded on the recording medium 7 of the on-vehicle control device 1 is confirmed. It is determined whether or not a remote operation for instructing transmission of the display data to the portable information terminal 2 has been performed (step S6). If NO is determined, the process proceeds to step S4 and the normal operation is performed. Execute control.

If it is determined YES in step S6 and it is confirmed that the display data transmission instruction has been issued, the portable information terminal 2 that has issued the display data transmission instruction is subject to regulation. It is determined whether or not the transmission instruction has been performed by the portable information terminal 2 for which the transmission of the display data has been prohibited (step S7). If YES is determined in this step S7, the fact that the object is regulated is displayed on the display 4 of the in-vehicle control device 1 without transmitting the display data (step S8), and it becomes necessary. In response, a signal for displaying on the display 13 of the relevant portable information terminal 2 that it is subject to the restriction is transmitted.

If the determination at step S7 is NO, and it is confirmed that the portable information terminal 2 that has issued the display data transmission instruction is not subject to the restriction, the display data such as the map information is transmitted. After reading from the recording medium 7 and transmitting it to the corresponding portable information terminal 2 (step S
9) The process proceeds to step S4 to execute the normal control of the in-vehicle control device 1.

If it is determined YES in step S5, and it is confirmed that an operation signal of the portable information terminal 2 for remotely controlling the on-vehicle control device 1 has been input, the portable terminal that has performed the remote control is operated. It is determined whether or not the information terminal 2 is subject to regulation, that is, whether or not the remote operation has been performed by the portable information terminal 2 whose remote operation has been prohibited (step S10). If YES is determined in step S10, the fact that the remote operation is restricted is displayed on the display 4 of the in-vehicle control device 1 without operating the in-vehicle control device 1 (step S1).
1) If necessary, a signal for causing the display 13 of the portable information terminal 2 to indicate that it is subject to the restriction is transmitted.

If NO is determined in step S10 and it is confirmed that the portable information terminal 2 that has performed the predetermined remote operation is not subject to the restriction, the remote operation of the portable information terminal 2 is performed. Then, it is determined whether or not the control content specified by (1) interferes with the control content of another operation unit having a higher priority (step S12).

If the determination in step S12 is YES,
It is confirmed that the control content instructed by the remote operation of the portable information terminal 2 interferes with the control content of another operation means, or that the priority of the portable information terminal 2 is lower than the other operation means. If so, the above step S11
Then, the fact that the remote operation is restricted is displayed on the display 4 of the in-vehicle control device 1 and, if necessary, the fact that the remote operation is restricted is displayed on the display 13 of the portable information terminal 2. Transmit a signal to be displayed.

Also, it is determined that the determination in step S12 is NO, and that the control contents instructed by the remote operation of the portable information terminal 2 do not interfere with the control contents of other operation means, or that the control contents do not interfere. Sometimes, when it is confirmed that the priority of the portable information terminal 2 is higher than other operation means, the remote control of the vehicle-mounted control device 1 corresponding to the operation signal input from the portable information terminal 2 is performed. The control is executed (Step S13).

Next, based on the signal transmitted from the portable information terminal 2, the portable information terminal 2 which has performed the remote operation is specified (step S14), and the portable information terminal 2 is located in the vehicle compartment. The position is specified (step S15). That is, based on the ID number or the like assigned to the output signal of the portable information terminal 2, the owner of the portable information terminal 2 that has performed the remote operation is specified, and the position detection sensor provided in the vehicle compartment Based on the detection signal or the like, it is specified which seat in the vehicle compartment the owner of the portable information terminal 2 is sitting on.

Then, the name of the owner of the portable information terminal 2, the ID number, the position in the vehicle interior, and the like specified in step S 14 are displayed on the display 4 of the on-vehicle control device 1 to notify the user (step S 16). Then, audio information such as the owner name, ID number, or vehicle interior position is output from the audio output unit 6 of the in-vehicle control device 1 and reported (step S17). Further, after outputting a display signal for displaying information on the above-mentioned owner name, ID number, vehicle interior position, and the like on another portable information terminal 2 (step S1).
8) Go to step S4 and return.

Next, the control operation for confirming the connection state with each portable information terminal 2 executed in step S1 of the basic control operation will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. When this control operation is started, it is determined whether or not a switch (SW) operation for instructing execution of a connection check is performed from the input unit 4 of the in-vehicle control device 1 (step S21). If YES is determined in step S21, the connection response request signal is transmitted to the portable information terminal 2 (step S22), and then the connection response signal transmitted from the portable information terminal 2 is received within a predetermined time. It is determined whether or not it has been performed (step S23).

The determination in step S23 is YES,
If it is confirmed that the connection response signal has been transmitted from the portable information terminal 2 in response to the connection response request signal, the ID number and the like attached to the connection response signal and the position detection provided in the vehicle compartment Based on the detection signal of the sensor and the like, information such as the owner of the portable information terminal 2 that has performed the remote operation and its seating position is specified, and this specifying information is recorded on the recording medium 7 or the like (step S24). ).

If NO is determined in step S21 and it is confirmed that the connection confirmation instruction has not been issued by the input unit 4 of the on-vehicle control device 1, the connection confirmation has been performed before and then a predetermined time has elapsed. It is determined whether or not the time has elapsed, that is, whether or not a connection confirmation time set in advance for each predetermined cycle has been reached (step S25). If the determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S22 to establish the connection. A response request signal is transmitted to the portable information terminal 2.

If NO is determined in the above step S25 and it is confirmed that the connection has not been confirmed at every predetermined cycle,
Alternatively, if NO is determined in step S23 and it is confirmed that the connection response signal from the portable information terminal 2 has not been received within a predetermined time, the portable information terminal 2
It is determined whether or not a connection response request signal has been received (step S26). If the determination is NO, the control operation ends.

The determination in step S26 is YES.
When it is confirmed that the connection response request signal from the portable information terminal 2 has been received, the connection response signal is transmitted to the portable information terminal 2 that has transmitted the connection response request signal (step S27). ), The process proceeds to step S24, and based on the ID number and the like attached to the connection response request signal and the detection signal of the position detection sensor provided in the vehicle interior, etc., the portable information terminal 2 that has performed the remote operation The information such as the holder and its seating position is specified, and the specific information is recorded on the recording medium 7 or the like.

Next, the control mode setting control of the in-vehicle control device 1 executed in step S2 of the basic control operation will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.
When the control operation starts, it is determined whether or not the setting operation of the control mode by the input unit 5 has been performed (step S31). If the determination is NO, it is determined whether or not the vehicle is in a running state. A determination is made (step S32).

If YES is determined in step S32 and it is confirmed that the vehicle is in a running state, the control mode for running the vehicle is read from the recording medium 7 and set (step S33). ). If it is determined as NO in the above step S32 and it is confirmed that the vehicle is in a stopped state, a preset control mode at the time of stopping is read from the recording medium 7 and set (step S32).
34).

For example, as shown in FIG. 6, in an on-vehicle control device 1 including a vehicular navigation device, an air conditioner, an audio device, a meter device, an e-mail transmission device, etc., when the vehicle is running, a portable device carried by the driver is provided. Control mode of the on-vehicle control device 1 such that all remote operations by the mobile information terminal 2 are prohibited and only the remote operation of the electronic mail transmitting device by the portable information terminal 2 carried by the driver is allowed when the vehicle is stopped. Set. Further, when the direct operation of the on-vehicle control device 1 by the driver and the remote control of the on-vehicle control device 1 by the other occupant using the portable information terminal 2 are performed substantially at the same time, the driver Set priorities to give priority to direct operations.

On the other hand, the portable information terminal 2 carried by the occupant in the passenger seat, regardless of whether the vehicle is in a running state or not, is difficult for the occupant to directly operate the vehicle navigation device and the electronic mail transmitting device. The control mode of the in-vehicle control device 1 is set so as to allow the remote control of the vehicle.

When the meter device is installed at the center of the instrument panel, it can be directly operated by a passenger in the passenger seat, so that the remote operation by the portable information terminal 2 is prohibited. , The in-vehicle control device 1
Is set. On the other hand, if the meter device is installed on the driver's seat side, it is difficult for the passenger in the front passenger seat to directly operate the meter device. The control mode of the control device 1 is set.

Further, regarding the portable information terminal 2 carried by the occupant in the rear seat, the vehicle navigation device, the air conditioner, the audio device, the meter device, and the electronic mail, regardless of whether the vehicle is in a running state or not. All remote operations of the transmitting device and the like are allowed, or only the control of the in-vehicle control device 1 that influences the position (rear seat) of the portable information terminal 2 on the air conditioner and the audio device is executed. , The control mode is set.

It is determined YES in step S31, and
When it is confirmed that the setting operation of the control mode by the input unit 5 is performed, the control mode of the on-vehicle control device 1 corresponding to the input operation is set and recorded on the recording medium 7 or the like. At the same time (step S35), for example, when the direct operation of the in-vehicle control device 1 by the driver and the remote operation of the in-vehicle control device 1 using the portable information terminal 2 by another occupant are performed substantially simultaneously. Priority,
The setting is made in accordance with the input operation, and the setting is recorded on the recording medium 7 or the like (step S36).

The basic control operation executed by the control section 16 of the portable information terminal 2 will be described with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS. When the control operation starts, a connection confirmation control described below for confirming a connection state with the in-vehicle control device 1 is executed (step S41), and a control mode setting control described below for setting a control mode of the portable information terminal 2 is performed. Is executed (step S42).

Next, it is determined whether or not the portable information terminal 2 is connected to the in-vehicle control device 1 via the data communication line 3 (step S43). Display 13 of portable information terminal 2
It is determined whether or not the flag F indicating that the detailed screen for executing the specific operation is displayed is set to 1 (step S44).

If it is determined NO in step S44 and it is confirmed that the detailed screen is not displayed on the display 13, control for displaying a menu screen for normal control on the display 13 is executed. Thereafter (step S45), it is determined whether or not an input operation for operating the portable information terminal 2 has been performed based on the menu screen for normal control (step S46). If NO is determined in this step S46, the process returns as it is, and the control operation is ended.

If YES is determined in the above step S46,
When it is confirmed that the input operation based on the menu screen has been performed, the flag F is set to 1 (step S47), and then the normal control of the portable information terminal 2 based on the detailed screen is executed. (Step S48). For example, in the portable information terminal 2 composed of a mobile phone, control such as making a call in accordance with the input operation of the input unit 14 is executed.

On the other hand, YES in step S43
When it is determined that the portable information terminal 2 is connected to the in-vehicle control device 1 via the data communication line 3, after performing the notification control of the remote operation described later ( (Step S49), it is determined whether or not the flag F indicating that the display 13 of the portable information terminal 2 displays a detailed screen for executing a specific operation is set to 1 (step S49). S5
0).

If NO is determined in step S50 and it is confirmed that the detailed screen is not displayed on the display 13, the control for displaying a menu screen for remote operation described later on the display 13 is performed. After the execution (step S51), it is determined whether or not an input operation based on the menu screen of the remote operation has been performed (step S52). If NO is determined in this step S52, the process returns and the control operation is terminated.

It is determined YES in the above step S52,
When it is confirmed that the input operation based on the menu screen has been performed, the flag F for displaying the detailed screen on the display 13 is set to 1 (step S53), and then the specific operation is performed. Remote control based on the detailed screen is performed (step S54).

Next, it is determined whether or not a display operation for displaying a menu screen on the display 13 has been performed (step S55). If NO is determined, the process returns. YES in step S55
When it is determined that the flag F is set to 0 (step S56), the control is returned to display the menu screen on the display 13, and then the process returns.

Next, step S41 of the above basic control operation
The control operation for confirming the connection state with the in-vehicle control device 1 executed in will be described based on a flowchart shown in FIG. When the control operation starts, it is determined whether or not a switch (SW) operation for instructing execution of a connection check has been performed from the input unit 14 of the portable information terminal 2 (step S61). If YES is determined in step S61, the connection response request signal is transmitted to the in-vehicle control device 1 or another portable information terminal 2 (step S62), and then transmitted from the in-vehicle control device 1 or the like. It is determined whether or not the connection response signal has been received within a predetermined time (step S63).

YES is determined in the above step S63,
If it is confirmed that a connection response signal has been received from the in-vehicle control device 1 or another portable information terminal 2, the ID of the in-vehicle control device 1 is determined based on the connection response signal.
The number or other information such as the holder of the portable information terminal 2 and its seating position is specified, and the specified information is recorded on the recording medium 15 or the like (step S64).

If the determination in step S61 is NO, and it is confirmed that the connection confirmation instruction has not been issued by the portable information terminal 2, a certain period of time has elapsed since the connection confirmation was performed previously. It is determined whether or not the connection has been reached, that is, whether or not a connection confirmation time set in advance at predetermined intervals has been reached (step S65). If the determination is YES, the process shifts to step S62 and the connection response request signal Is transmitted to the in-vehicle control device 1 or another portable information terminal 2.

If the determination in step S65 is NO and it is confirmed that the connection has not been confirmed at a predetermined cycle,
Alternatively, when it is determined as NO in the above step S63 and it is confirmed that the connection response signal transmitted from the in-vehicle control device 1 or another portable information terminal 2 has not been received within a predetermined time, the other It is determined whether a connection response request signal has been received from the portable information terminal 2 or the like (step S6).
6) If the determination is NO, the control operation ends.

[0066] In the above step S66, YES is determined,
When it is confirmed that the connection response request signal transmitted from the in-vehicle control device 1 or the other portable information terminal 2 has been received, the connection response signal is transmitted to the in-vehicle control device 1 or the like ( Step S67), the above step S64
Then, based on the information attached to the connection response request signal, the information such as the ID number of the in-vehicle control device 1 or the owner of the portable information terminal 2 and the seating position thereof is specified, and the specification is performed. Information is recorded on the recording medium 13 or the like.

Next, step S42 of the above basic control operation
The control mode setting control of the portable information terminal 2 executed in the above will be described based on a flowchart shown in FIG. When the control operation starts, it is determined whether or not an operation of setting the control mode by the input unit 14 has been performed (step S71). If the determination is NO, the preset control mode is changed to the recording medium. 15 and set (step S72).

For example, with respect to the portable information terminal 2 carried by the driver, when the vehicle is in a running state, the vehicle navigation device, the air conditioner, the acoustic device, the meter device, and the electronic device constituting the above-mentioned on-vehicle control device 1 are provided. The control mode of the portable information terminal 2 is set so as to prohibit all remote operations of the mail transmitting device and allow only the remote operation of the electronic mail transmitting device when the vehicle is stopped. .

On the other hand, regarding the portable information terminal 2 carried by the occupant in the passenger seat, regardless of whether the vehicle is in a running state or not, the vehicle navigation device and the electronic mail transmitting device which are difficult for the occupant to directly operate are provided. The control mode of the in-vehicle control device 1 is set so as to allow the remote control of the vehicle.

When the meter device is installed at the center of the instrument panel, it can be directly operated by the occupant in the front passenger seat. Therefore, the portable information terminal 2 carried by the occupant in the front passenger seat is required. The control mode of the in-vehicle control device 1 is set so as to prohibit remote operation. In contrast, when the meter device is installed on the driver's seat side, it is difficult for the passenger in the passenger seat to directly operate the meter device.
The control mode is set so that the remote operation by the portable information terminal 2 is permitted.

Regarding the portable information terminal 2 carried by the occupant in the rear seat, regardless of whether the vehicle is in a running state or not, the above-mentioned vehicle navigation device, air conditioner, acoustic device, meter device and electronic mail All remote operations of the transmitting device and the like are allowed, or only the control of the in-vehicle control device 1 that influences the position (rear seat) of the portable information terminal 2 on the air conditioner and the audio device is executed. , The control mode is set.

It is determined YES in the above step S71,
When it is confirmed that the setting operation of the control mode by the input unit 14 is performed, the control mode of the on-vehicle control device 1 corresponding to the input operation is set, and the control mode is set to the recording medium 1.
5 (step S73), and when a plurality of operations are performed substantially simultaneously with respect to the control of the in-vehicle control device 1, the owner of each portable information terminal 2, its seating position or the content of the remote operation, etc. , A priority order is set for which operation should be prioritized in accordance with the input operation, and this is recorded on the recording medium 7 or the like (step S7).
4).

Next, step S49 of the above basic control operation
The notification control of the remote operation executed in FIG.
This will be described based on the flowchart shown in FIG. When the control operation starts, it is determined whether or not a remote control signal transmitted from another portable information terminal 2 has been received (step S81).

If YES is determined in step S81, the owner of the other portable information terminal 2 is specified based on the ID number or the like attached to the remote control signal (step S82). Then, based on the detection signal of the position detection sensor provided in the vehicle interior, etc., it is specified which seat in the vehicle interior the owner of the other portable information terminal 2 is seated (step S83). In addition, information relating to the owner of the portable information terminal 2 specified in steps S82 and S83, the ID number, the vehicle interior position, and the like is displayed on the display 13 (step S8).
4).

If the determination in step S81 is NO, it is determined whether the display signal transmitted from the in-vehicle control device 1, that is, the signal for displaying the information regarding the other portable information terminal 2 has been received. Determine (Step S85)
If the determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S84, where the information about the name of the owner of the other portable information terminal 2, the ID number, or the position in the vehicle compartment is displayed.
To be displayed.

Next, step S51 of the above basic control operation
The display control of the remote operation menu screen executed in the above will be described based on the flowchart shown in FIG. When the control operation starts, after the position of the portable information terminal 2 in the vehicle compartment is specified based on the input signal of the input unit 14 and the like (step S91), the position of the portable information terminal 2 in the vehicle compartment is determined. It is determined whether the position is the driver's seat (step S92). This step S
If the determination at 92 is YES, it is determined whether the vehicle is in a running state (step S93). If the determination is YES, the menu screen for remote operation is displayed on the display 13. The display is prohibited (step S94).

If it is determined NO in step S93 and it is confirmed that the vehicle is in a stopped state, the vehicle can be directly operated by the driver and does not require remote control, such as a vehicle navigation device, an air conditioner, and the like. An icon (pictogram) or the like for executing a remote operation of the apparatus and the audio equipment is deleted from the remote operation menu screen (step S95).

Next, a specific icon or the like relating to the remote operation, the display of which is prohibited by the execution of the control mode setting control of the portable information terminal 2, is deleted from the menu screen for the remote operation (step S9
6) In addition to creating menu screen data for displaying other icons excluding the specific icon and the like (step S97), as shown in FIG. 13A, the menu screen is displayed on a portable information terminal. 2 is displayed on the display 13 (step S98).

If the result of the determination in step S92 is NO and it is confirmed that the position of the portable information terminal 2 in the passenger compartment is not the driver's seat, whether or not the position in the passenger compartment is the passenger seat is determined. Is determined (step S99), and Y
If it is determined to be ES, the process proceeds to step S95 where remote operation is unnecessary because direct operation by the passenger seat is possible, for example, remote operation of a vehicle navigation device, an air conditioner, and an audio device. An icon (pictogram) or the like to be executed is deleted from the remote operation menu screen.

If the determination in step S99 is NO and it is confirmed that the occupant carrying the portable information terminal 2 is sitting in a seat other than the driver's seat or the passenger seat, that is, in the rear seat, By directly proceeding to step S96, a menu screen for remote operation on which all icons and the like are displayed is displayed on the display 13 as shown in FIG. 13B in principle. The menu screen may be divided into a plurality of screens and displayed on the display 13 in a hierarchical manner.

If the result of the determination in step S93 is NO and it is confirmed that the vehicle is not in a running state, or if the result of step S99 is YES and the owner of the portable information terminal 2 is in the passenger seat If it is confirmed that the driver is an occupant, the process does not proceed to step S95.
You may make it transfer directly to step S96.

Next, step S54 of the above basic control operation
The remote control operation of the in-vehicle control device 1 executed in the above, that is, the control operation when the in-vehicle control device 1 is remotely operated using the portable information terminal 2 will be described based on a flowchart shown in FIG. When the control operation starts, it is determined whether or not the remote control of the in-vehicle control device 1 has been performed (step S101).

If it is determined YES in step S101, it is determined whether or not the remote operation is an operation within the allowable range displayed on the menu screen (step S101).
102). YES is determined in the above step S102,
If it is confirmed that a remote operation within the allowable range displayed on the menu screen has been performed, an operation signal corresponding to the remote operation is transmitted to the on-vehicle control device 1 (step S103).

Next, within the allowable range displayed on the menu screen, it is determined whether or not an instruction to transmit display data has been given by the portable information terminal 2, that is, whether or not the instruction has been recorded on the recording medium 7 of the on-vehicle control device 1. It is determined whether or not it has been instructed to transmit display data such as map information to the portable information terminal 2 (step S104), and if it is determined to be YES, transmission of the corresponding display data is requested. Is transmitted to the in-vehicle control device 1 (step S
105).

Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the display data corresponding to the transmission request signal has been transmitted from the in-vehicle control device 1 (step S106).
It is determined whether or not the display 13 of the portable information terminal 2 is set to the remote display mode (step S
107). If YES is determined in step S107, display control corresponding to the display data transmitted from the in-vehicle control device 1 is executed to display predetermined information on the display 13 (step S108). The process shifts to step S109 to execute normal control of the portable information terminal 2.

As described above, a plurality of portable information terminals 2 are provided with the in-vehicle control devices 1 communicably connected, and the in-vehicle control devices 1 are remotely operated by each portable information terminal 2. In the information processing apparatus for a vehicle, a specifying means 10 for specifying the portable information terminal 2 when a remote operation by the portable information terminal 2 is performed;
And a notifying unit 11 for notifying the portable information terminal 2 identified by the identifier 0. The portable information terminal 2 that has performed the remote operation is easily confirmed based on the notifying information of the notifying unit 11. be able to.

Therefore, after a plurality of occupants perform remote control of the in-vehicle control device 1 by using one of the plurality of portable information terminals 2 individually possessed by the occupants, other occupants perform an operation contrary to the remote control. In such a case, it is possible to easily determine whether or not it is necessary to newly operate the in-vehicle control device 1 based on the notification information. Has the advantage that it can be appropriately controlled.

For example, when remote control of the on-vehicle navigation device or the meter device constituting the on-vehicle control device 1 is performed by an occupant in the rear seat, map information or the like is displayed on the display 4 of the on-vehicle control device 1. ,
Since it does not make sense to change the display state of the meter device, it is possible to appropriately determine whether or not the operation should be canceled.

If the remote operation is transmission of display data such as map information to the portable information terminal 2 in the rear seat, it can be determined that this should not be canceled. In addition, if the occupant in the rear seat performs a remote operation such as adjusting the target temperature of the air conditioner for the own seat or adjusting the volume of the audio equipment that affects the rear seat, an operation contrary thereto is performed. It is possible to appropriately determine whether or not it should be performed.

The above specifying means 10 and notifying means 11
When provided in the in-vehicle control device 1 located at the center of the instrument panel or the like, it is possible to allow the driver or the passenger in the passenger seat or the like to accurately recognize the specific information,
Convenience can be further improved. In particular, as shown in the above embodiment, when the information specified by the specifying means 10 is configured to be output via the audio output unit 6 of the in-vehicle control device 1, the driving operation is not hindered. Therefore, there is an advantage that the information can be easily recognized by the driver.

Further, as shown in the above-described embodiment, when the operation of the on-vehicle control device 1 is performed by the operation means including another portable information terminal 2, a specifying means for specifying the portable information terminal 2 In the case where the portable information terminal 2 provided with the portable information terminal 2 identified by the identifying means 18 and the portable information terminal 2 identified by the identifying means 18 is provided, the notification There is an advantage that information can be easily recognized.

Therefore, the occupant is seated in the rear seat,
Even when the user is away from the position of the on-vehicle control device 1 disposed in front of the driver's seat, etc., an operation contrary to the remote operation of the on-vehicle control device 1 by the many portable information terminals 2 is performed based on the notification information. It is possible to easily and properly determine whether or not the determination should be made. It should be noted that the direct operation of the in-vehicle control device 1 by the input unit 5 is specified by the specifying unit 18 provided in each portable information terminal 2, and the notifying unit 19 notifies. Good.

Further, as shown in the above embodiment, the priority order setting means provided in the output control means 12 of the on-vehicle control device 1 performs the direct operation by the input unit 4 and the remote operation by the portable information terminal 2. If the priorities are set so as to give priority to the direct operation when the operations are performed at substantially the same time, the final decision-making authority regarding the control of the vehicle-mounted control device 1 is given to the occupant in the front seat. Therefore, it is possible to effectively prevent confusion in the control of the in-vehicle control device 1.

When the direct operation by the input unit 4 provided in the in-vehicle control device 1 and the remote operation by the portable information terminal 2 are performed substantially at the same time, all the operations of the in-vehicle control device 1 will be described. It is not necessary to give priority to direct operation, and a priority order may be set for a specific operation so that the remote operation is given priority. For example, when an occupant seated in the rear seat remotely controls the control state of the audio equipment or the air conditioner provided in the rear seat using the portable information terminal 2, the remote operation is performed by the direct operation described above. It may be configured to give priority to

As described above, for the specific operation of the in-vehicle control device 1, the remote operation by the specific portable information terminal 2 is permitted, and conversely, the remote control of the in-vehicle control device 1 by the specific portable information terminal 2 is allowed. When the operation is prohibited, there is an advantage that necessary control of the in-vehicle control device 1 can be easily and appropriately executed, and unnecessary control can be prevented from being executed.

That is, when the occupant in the rear seat performs a remote operation such as adjusting the target temperature of the air conditioner for the own seat or adjusting the volume of the audio equipment that affects the rear seat, The corresponding control of the in-vehicle control device 1 is permitted by the control mode setting means, and when the occupant in the rear seat remotely operates the meter device, the corresponding control of the in-vehicle control device 1 is controlled. By configuring the control mode setting means to prohibit the control, the control of the vehicle-mounted control device 1 can be properly executed without confusion.

Further, as shown in the above embodiment, the position of the portable information terminal 2 which has been remotely operated in the vehicle interior is specified by the specifying means 10 and 18, and the position is specified by the specifying means 10 and 18. In the case where the position of the portable information terminal 2 is reported by the reporting means 11 and 19, when the portable information terminal 2 remotely controls the on-vehicle control device 1, the remote control is performed. The position of the person performing the operation in the passenger compartment is reported to the above-mentioned informing means 1.
Since it can be accurately recognized based on the notification information of 1, 19, there is an advantage that it is possible to easily determine whether or not another occupant needs to newly operate the on-vehicle control device 1. is there.

For example, if the notification means 11 and 19 notify that the occupant seated in the rear seat has performed a remote operation to increase the air volume of the air conditioner affecting other than the rear seat, It is possible to easily and properly determine that the airflow of the air conditioner should be reduced because the remote operation is inappropriate.

The position of the portable information terminal 2 in the passenger compartment is determined by the time when it is confirmed that the owner of the portable information terminal 2 is seated on the seat according to the detection signal of the position detecting sensor provided in the passenger compartment. Then, a connection response request signal was transmitted from the on-board control device 1 to the portable information terminal 2, and a connection response signal corresponding to the connection response request signal was transmitted from the portable information terminal 2 to the on-vehicle control device 1. In some cases, it can be specified based on the detection signal and the connection response signal.

When the portable information terminal 2 outputs a remote control signal of the in-vehicle control device 1, the position of the remote control signal is detected by a position detection sensor provided in the vehicle compartment. The position of the seat where the holder of the portable information terminal 2 is seated may be specified. Further, when the on-vehicle control device 1 and the portable information terminal 2 are connected by the data communication line 3 wired to the vehicle,
When the portable information terminal 2 is connected to the data communication line 3, the position of the portable information terminal 2 in the vehicle compartment may be specified according to the wiring position of the data communication line 3.

A vehicle information processing program for controlling the in-vehicle control device 1 to which the plurality of portable information terminals 2 are communicably connected in accordance with remote operation by the portable information terminal 2 is stored in a recording medium. A terminal specifying step of specifying the portable information terminal 2 when a remote operation is performed by the portable information terminal 2; and a terminal notifying the portable information terminal 2 specified by the terminal specifying step. Storing the computer-readable information processing program for a vehicle with the notification step in the recording medium,
This recording medium is stored in the in-vehicle control device 1 or the portable information terminal 2.
It may be configured so that the above function is exhibited by being attached to the device.

In the case of the above configuration, the portable information terminal 2 which has remotely operated the in-vehicle control device 1 is specified, and this specific information is notified so as to be identifiable. There is an advantage that an information processing apparatus for a vehicle can be obtained which can appropriately determine whether or not it is necessary to newly operate the in-vehicle control device 1 without confusion.

In the above embodiment, the portable information terminal 2 remotely controls the in-vehicle control device 1 to control its operation state, or transmits display data of the in-vehicle control device 1 to the portable information terminal 2. Although the example described above is described, the recording data is transmitted to the in-vehicle control device 1 and recorded on the recording medium 7 by remote control of the portable information processing device 2 including the portable computer terminal device and the like. It can also be configured as follows.

[0104]

As described above, the present invention has an in-vehicle control device to which a plurality of portable information terminals are communicably connected, and the in-vehicle control device is remotely operated by each portable information terminal. An information processing device for a vehicle, comprising: a specifying means for specifying a portable information terminal when a remote operation is performed by the portable information terminal; and a portable information terminal specified by the specifying means. And a notifying means for identifiably indicating the portable information terminal which has been remotely operated based on the notifying information of the notifying means. For example, when the remote control of the on-vehicle control device is performed by any one of the plurality of portable information terminals 2 and another occupant performs an operation contrary to the remote control, the on-vehicle control device is newly operated. It is possible to easily determine whether such is necessary to, without causing confusion, there are advantages such as can properly control the on-vehicle control equipment.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an embodiment of a vehicle information processing apparatus according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing a basic control operation of the on-vehicle control device.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing a part of a basic control operation of the in-vehicle control device.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing a control operation for confirming a connection state with a portable information terminal.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart illustrating a setting control operation of a control mode of the on-vehicle control device.

FIG. 6 is a chart showing a specific example of a control mode of the on-vehicle control device.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing a basic control operation of the portable information terminal.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing a part of a basic control operation of the portable information terminal.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart illustrating a control operation of a connection state with a vehicle-mounted control device.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing a setting control operation of a control mode of the portable information terminal.

FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a notification control operation of the portable information terminal.

FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing a display control operation of a remote operation menu screen.

FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a menu screen displayed on the display of the portable information terminal.

FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing a remote control operation of the in-vehicle control device.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 In-vehicle control device 2 Portable information terminal 10 Identifying means 11 Informing means 18 Identifying means 19 Informing means

Claims (6)

[Claims] 1. An information processing apparatus for a vehicle, comprising a vehicle-mounted control device to which a plurality of portable information terminals are communicably connected, wherein the vehicle-mounted control device is remotely operated by each portable information terminal. There is provided a specifying means for specifying the portable information terminal when the portable information terminal is remotely operated, and a notifying means for identifiably notifying the portable information terminal specified by the specifying means. An information processing device for a vehicle, comprising: 2. The information terminal for a vehicle according to claim 1, wherein the specifying means and the notifying means are provided in a vehicle-mounted control device. 3. An information processing apparatus for a vehicle, comprising a portable information terminal communicably connected to a vehicle-mounted control device, wherein the portable information terminal remotely controls the vehicle-mounted control device. When the in-vehicle control device is operated by another operating means, the specifying means for specifying the operating means, and the notifying means for notifying the operating means specified by the specifying means so as to be identifiable. An information processing apparatus for a vehicle, provided in a portable information terminal. 4. When a direct operation by an input unit provided in the on-vehicle control device and a remote operation by a portable information terminal are performed substantially simultaneously, a priority is set so that the direct operation is prioritized. The vehicle information processing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 3, further comprising a priority order setting unit. 5. The identification means has a function of identifying the position of the portable information terminal that has been remotely operated in the vehicle interior, and the notification of the vehicle interior position of the portable information terminal identified by the identification means. The information processing device for a vehicle according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the information is notified by means. 6. A recording medium storing a vehicle information processing program for controlling an in-vehicle control device to which a plurality of portable information terminals are communicably connected in accordance with a remote operation by the portable information terminal. A terminal specifying step of specifying the portable information terminal when the remote operation by the portable information terminal is performed; and a terminal reporting step of identifiably reporting the portable information terminal specified by the terminal specifying step. A storage medium storing a computer-readable vehicle information processing program provided.