JP2004219762A - On-vehicle input control unit - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an on-vehicle input control unit 1 that can easily operate a plurality of devices at the same time by one speech command or one switch operation and create an in-cabin environment easily matched with preference of a user. <P>SOLUTION: A plurality of on-vehicle devices each have an operation part and a controller is provided to each on-vehicle device. Then, provided are a data storage part 15 which stores the contents of an input operation that a person riding on a vehicle does on the operation part of the on-vehicle device, a switch operation part 2 on which the person riding on the vehicle performs an input operation separately from the operation part of the on-vehicle device, and a control part 11 having a registering function of putting contents of a plurality of operations done on the plurality of on-vehicle devices together into one piece of data and storing it in the data storage part 15 and a batch operation function of executing the contents of operations stored in the data storage part 15 when input to the input operation is done. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO&NCIPI

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention belongs to the technical field of an in-vehicle input control device that performs an operation input of an in-vehicle device.
[0002]
[Prior art]
The voice input in the conventional in-vehicle device is exclusively for voice operation of a specific unit such as a car navigation system, and the operation of a plurality of devices is performed not by voice but by manual operation of a centralized switch or the like (for example, see Patent Document 1). 1).
[0003]
The voice input is for operating the device instead when the remote control or the switch cannot be manually operated, such as during driving. According to the guidance of the device, use the device / number by voice to select a detailed menu, make a continuous number such as a phone number to make a hands-free call, or utter the facility name or place name. In general, the user performs a peripheral search or a route guidance setting of a destination, and most of the command candidate words for voice operation are prepared in a prescribed manner.
[0004]
[Patent Document 1]
JP 2000-137979 A
[0005]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, in the conventional on-vehicle input control device, only one device can be operated by one voice command, and a plurality of devices cannot be operated simultaneously. In addition, in the case of an operation in which a voice operation is repeated a plurality of times to advance a menu, the total voice recognition rate decreases, so that the frequency of redoing the operation at the time of erroneous recognition is high, and the operation is complicated. Further, in the conventional case, the specified voice command word has a variation in the recognition rate depending on the user. Further, among the preset operation items, there is a case where there is no desired operation item among the execution operation items associated with the sound.
[0006]
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned problems, and an object thereof is to simultaneously and easily operate a plurality of devices by one voice command or one switch operation. It is an object of the present invention to provide an on-vehicle input control device capable of providing an in-vehicle environment that is easier to match.
[0007]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to achieve the above object, according to the first aspect of the present invention, in a vehicle-mounted input control device in which a person in a vehicle performs an input operation to operate a plurality of vehicle-mounted devices, each of the plurality of vehicle-mounted devices has an operation unit. When a predetermined signal is input, a controller for controlling the in-vehicle device is provided in each in-vehicle device. A storage unit for storing the contents of the input operation performed in the operation unit is provided, and an input operation unit is provided in which a person boarding the vehicle performs an input operation separately from the operation unit of the in-vehicle device. A registration function of storing the contents of the plurality of operations into one piece of data and storing the data in a storage unit;
A means is characterized in that a collective control unit having a collective operation function for executing the contents of the operation stored in the storage unit when an input is provided to the input operation unit is provided.
[0008]
According to the second aspect of the invention, when registering and executing the operation contents of a plurality of in-vehicle devices by the collective operation function, a case where the plurality of in-vehicle devices are executed at once or a case where the execution is sequentially performed according to a predetermined procedure is selected. This is a means characterized by doing so.
[0009]
According to the third aspect of the present invention, the display unit of the in-vehicle device or a separately provided display unit is provided with a display control unit for performing a display for operation of the plurality of in-vehicle devices, and the operation of the plurality of in-vehicle devices is performed by operating the input operation unit. It is a means characterized by performing.
[0010]
According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, a plurality of operation contents of a plurality of in-vehicle devices are prepared and stored in a storage unit in advance.
[0011]
According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, the input operation unit includes a voice input unit for inputting an operation using a voice of an operator.
[0012]
According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, the input operation unit includes a switch operation unit for inputting an operation with a plurality of switches.
[0013]
According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, the input operation unit includes a communication unit for inputting an operation through external communication.
[0014]
According to an eighth aspect of the present invention, when executing the operation contents of a plurality of in-vehicle devices by the collective operation function, execution of the collective operation function is interrupted when an operation is input.
[0015]
According to a ninth aspect of the present invention, the registration function cannot be executed when the vehicle is running.
[0016]
According to a tenth aspect of the present invention, the switch operating section is constituted by a plurality of switches, and a plurality of collective operations are assigned to the plurality of switches.
[0017]
Function and Effect of the Invention
According to the first aspect of the present invention, when a person in the vehicle operates a plurality of in-vehicle devices by a registration function of the collective control unit, the operation is output as a signal from a controller of the in-vehicle device. The content of the input operation of the device is stored in the storage unit.
Thereafter, when there is an input to the input operation unit, the contents of the operation stored in the storage unit are executed by the collective operation function of the collective control unit. Therefore, operation input of a plurality of in-vehicle devices can be performed by one voice command or one switch operation to the input operation unit. Therefore, the operation can be easily performed. The contents of this operation are registered by actually performing the operation, so that the operation matches the preference of the operator. Further, a plurality of devices can be operated at the same time, and when the driver operates, it is very preferable because he can concentrate on driving without trouble. Further, being able to operate a plurality of in-vehicle devices in a desired state by one voice command or one switch operation is very comfortable for a user, and a comfortable in-vehicle environment can be achieved.
[0018]
According to the second aspect of the invention, when registering and executing the operation contents of a plurality of in-vehicle devices by the collective operation function, a case where the plurality of in-vehicle devices are executed at once or a case where the execution is sequentially performed according to a predetermined procedure is selected. Like that. For this reason, it can handle both instructions that can be executed at a time and instructions that need to be executed sequentially.In the case of sequential execution, there are two cases: automatic execution after execution and manual execution with confirmation. By being able to cope with the situation, the usability can be improved.
[0019]
According to the third aspect of the present invention, the display unit of the in-vehicle device or a separately provided display unit is provided with a display control unit for performing a display for operation of the plurality of in-vehicle devices, and the operation of the plurality of in-vehicle devices is performed by operating the input operation unit. Since the registration function can be used to perform the operation more easily by inputting to the input operation unit while watching the display, the operation at the time of registration can be further facilitated. In addition, even when the collective operation function is not used, the operation of a plurality of in-vehicle devices can be performed by operating the input operation unit while watching the display, which is convenient.
[0020]
According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, a plurality of operation contents of a plurality of in-vehicle devices are prepared and stored in the storage unit in advance. Being able to operate and use more easily.
[0021]
According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, since the voice input unit for inputting the operation with the voice of the operator is provided as the input operation unit, the batch operation can be easily performed by one voice, and the driver can operate the device very easily. In some cases, the operation can be easily performed while concentrating on driving.
[0022]
In the invention according to claim 6, since a switch operation unit for inputting an operation with a plurality of switches is provided as an input operation unit, batch operation can be easily performed by one switch operation. When operating, the operation can be easily performed while concentrating on driving.
[0023]
In the invention according to claim 7, since a communication unit for inputting an operation by external communication is provided as an input operation unit, collective operations can be easily performed by communication from outside the vehicle. The interior of the car can be kept in a comfortable state, making it very convenient.
[0024]
In the invention according to claim 8, when the operation contents of a plurality of in-vehicle devices are executed by the collective operation function, if the operation is input, the execution by the collective operation function is interrupted. In addition, since the user's operation input is prioritized, the user does not have to wait for a batch operation to perform the operation, which makes it easier to use and a comfortable in-vehicle environment without any trouble.
[0025]
According to the ninth aspect of the invention, when the vehicle is running, the registration function cannot be executed, so that the possibility that the driver does not concentrate on driving while the vehicle is running is reduced, so that the vehicle can be used more safely. it can. Further, it is possible to prevent a problem that an operation performed for driving is erroneously registered.
[0026]
According to the tenth aspect of the present invention, the switch operation unit is composed of a plurality of switches, and a plurality of collective operations are assigned to the plurality of switches. By making it possible to easily perform multiple operations at once, a more detailed and comfortable in-vehicle environment can be achieved immediately.
[0027]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, embodiments for realizing an in-vehicle input control device according to the present invention will be described based on embodiments corresponding to the first to eighth aspects of the present invention.
[0028]
(Example)
[0029]
First, the configuration will be described.
FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating an on-vehicle input control device according to an embodiment. FIG. 2 is a flowchart illustrating a flow of processing in a registration mode executed by the on-vehicle input control device according to the embodiment. FIG. 3 is a flowchart illustrating a flow of processing for confirming registration contents executed by the on-vehicle input control device according to the embodiment. FIG. 4 is a flowchart illustrating a flow of a process in the collective operation mode executed by the on-vehicle input control device of the embodiment.
1 is a control device (in-vehicle input control device), 11 is a control unit (collective control unit), 12 is a display control unit, and 13 is a speech recognition unit (32 and a speech input unit are configured). 14 is a voice synthesizing unit, 15 is a data storage unit (storage unit), 16 is a communication unit (to be an input operation unit together with 4), 2 is a switch operation unit (input operation unit), 31 Is a cancel switch, 32 is a microphone, 33 is a speaker, 4 is a communication terminal, 5 is a display device, 6 is a communication line, 71 is an air conditioner, 72 is a meter, 73 is audio, 74 is navigation, and 8 is another onboard device. The controller 9 is a communication line for transmitting signals from sensors and switches of the vehicle.
[0030]
In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, the control device 1 is provided in a vehicle. The control device 1 is provided with an operation sequence, operation restriction, setting and registration of operation contents, communication with the outside and inside, a gateway for connecting different communication protocols, and a control unit 11 for controlling power supply.
[0031]
Next, the control device 1 includes a voice recognizing unit 13 for recognizing the input voice and performing an operation input by voice, and a voice synthesizing unit for synthesizing a voice to perform a content to be notified to an operator by voice. 14, a data storage unit 15 for storing an operation input performed by voice or operation, a communication unit 16 for performing data communication with the communication terminal 4 outside the vehicle, and a display control unit 12 for controlling a display to be displayed to an operator. Provide.
[0032]
Next, separately from the operation unit of the in-vehicle device, a switch operation unit 2 having four switches from a switch 1 to a switch 4, a cancel switch 31 for performing a cancel input, a microphone 32 for inputting a sound, a speaker 33 for outputting a sound, A display device 5 for displaying a display to an operator is provided, and these are connected to the control device 1.
[0033]
Next, a communication line 9 for inputting a vehicle signal from a sensor or a switch mounted on the vehicle to the control device 1 is connected to the control device 1.
[0034]
In the present embodiment, an air conditioner 71, a meter 72, an audio 73, a navigation 74, and a controller 8 of another on-vehicle device are connected to the control device 1 as on-vehicle devices. The air conditioner 71, the meter 72, the audio 73, and the navigation 74 have a controller inside, and the controller and the controller 8 output an operation input to the in-vehicle device and control the in-vehicle device. These in-vehicle devices and the control device 1 are connected by a communication line 6 capable of bidirectional communication.
[0035]
Next, the operation will be described.
[Registration control in control unit]
FIG. 2 is a flowchart illustrating the flow of a registration process performed by the control unit 11 of the control device 1 according to the embodiment. Each step will be described below.
In the present embodiment, a plurality of registered in-vehicle devices are operated collectively by one voice.
[0036]
In step S1, vehicle information is acquired, and it is confirmed that the vehicle is not running, and the process enters the registration mode. Although not shown, this mode is not entered when the vehicle is running.
[0037]
In step S2, it is determined whether or not the registration mode has been requested by the voice input from the microphone 32 and the voice recognition unit 13 or the switch input by the switch operation unit 2. If the registration mode has been requested, the process proceeds to step S3. If not, the process proceeds to step S1.
[0038]
In step S <b> 3, guidance by the display device 5 controlled by the display control unit 12 and voice guidance that the registration mode has been entered is provided. At this time, as for the voice, "Registration of switch, command voice, and operation content is started." Then, a voice is output, "Please select the switch you want to use."
[0039]
In step S4, the switch operated for registration is set as a command switch, and it is determined whether a command switch is selected from the switches. If the switch is selected, the process proceeds to step S5. Moves to step S23.
[0040]
In step S5, the designation switch is confirmed, the display blinks, and guidance is provided by voice output. In this voice guidance, a voice is output as "The switch has been selected. Then, please input the voice you want to use for the operation command."
[0041]
In step S6, it is determined whether or not a voice input has been made by the microphone 32 and the voice recognition unit 13. If there is a voice input, the process proceeds to step S7. If no voice input has been made within a predetermined time, the process proceeds to step S23. .
[0042]
In step S7, the input voice is set as a command voice, the command voice is reproduced so as to be confirmed, and voice guidance is performed. In this voice guidance, "Please operate the device you want to execute."
[0043]
In step S8, the communication between the control device 1 and each in-vehicle device is connected, and when an operation is performed on each in-vehicle device, a signal can be obtained from the controller of the in-vehicle device.
[0044]
In step S9, it is determined whether or not an operation input has been made to each in-vehicle device based on whether or not there is a signal output of the operation content from the controller of the in-vehicle device. If no operation input has been made, the process proceeds to step S23.
[0045]
In step S10, a signal of the operation content transmitted by a signal from the controller of each in-vehicle device via a signal line is sequentially buffered in the memory of the control unit 11.
[0046]
In step S11, the operation contents buffered in step S10 are displayed on the display device 5, and voice guidance is performed. In this voice guidance, "Do you want to continue to input operation?" And "Do you want to confirm and register the input?"
[0047]
In step S12, after the display and guidance in step S11, it is determined whether or not the input of the next operation is within a predetermined time. If there is the next operation input, the process proceeds to step S10, and the next operation input is performed. If not, the process proceeds to step S13.
[0048]
In step S13, it is determined whether or not an operation check has been requested, and an input is waited. If there is an operation check request, the process proceeds to step S14, and if there is no operation check request, the process proceeds to step S17. .
[0049]
In step S14, the start of the operation check is performed by voice guidance. In this voice guidance, a voice is output as "Operation check starts."
[0050]
In step S15, it is determined whether the operation check has been completed normally. If the operation has been completed normally, the process proceeds to step S10. If the operation has been abnormally completed, the process proceeds to step S16.
[0051]
In step S16, display and voice guidance are provided regarding the fact that the registration process has ended in error.
[0052]
In step S17, input is waited, and it is determined whether registration has been requested. If registration has been requested, the process proceeds to step S18, and if registration has not been requested within a predetermined time, the process proceeds to step S23.
[0053]
In step S18, an input is made as to whether the operation to be registered is a sequential operation or a simultaneous operation. Therefore, the voice guidance outputs a voice saying "Please select whether this operation should be performed sequentially or all at once."
[0054]
In step S19, when the sequential operation is performed, an input is made as to whether to perform the automatic operation or the manual sequential operation. For this reason, a voice guidance is output as "Please select automatic operation or manual operation during sequential operation."
[0055]
In step S20, it is confirmed whether or not the setting input has been completed. If the confirmation input has been made, the process proceeds to step S21, and if there has been no confirmation input within a predetermined time, the process proceeds to step S20.
[0056]
In step S21, a display indicating that the input operation data has been registered and voice guidance are provided. In this voice guidance, "registered." Is output as voice.
[0057]
In step S22, the display is turned off, and the communication ends.
[0058]
In step S23, display and voice guidance are provided regarding the fact that the registration process has ended in error.
[0059]
[Registered content confirmation control in control unit]
FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing the flow of the registered content confirmation processing executed by the control unit 11 of the control device 1 according to the embodiment. Each step will be described below.
[0060]
In step S30, vehicle information is acquired, and it is confirmed that the vehicle is not running, and the process enters the registration mode. Although not shown, this mode is not entered when the vehicle is running.
[0061]
In step S31, it is determined whether or not the command input has been made by the registered command method. If there is a command input, the process proceeds to step S32, and if not, the process proceeds to step S30.
[0062]
In step S32, the operation data of the registered command content corresponding to the command input is read.
[0063]
In step S33, a vehicle signal is acquired to obtain vehicle information such as a specific position, rainy weather, etc., and it is determined whether or not to restrict the operation. If it is not necessary, the process proceeds to step S34.
[0064]
In step S34, a display indicating that the registered content corresponding to the command is to be executed and voice guidance are performed, and the display (switch monitor) of the display device 5 indicating the target in-vehicle device blinks. In this voice guidance, "Automatic execution starts. Please be careful."
[0065]
In step S35, the communication between the control device 1 and each in-vehicle device is connected, and when an operation is performed from each in-vehicle device, the controller of the in-vehicle device is in a state in which the in-vehicle device can be operated.
[0066]
In step S36, the process waits for an input as to whether the confirmation operation at the time of execution of the registered contents is performed sequentially or all at once. If the confirmation is performed sequentially, the process proceeds to step S37. If the confirmation is performed all at once, the process proceeds to step S43. .
[0067]
In step S37, the registered contents are operated while sequentially checking, and a plurality of in-vehicle devices are operated.
[0068]
In step S38, it is determined whether or not an input of an answer signal indicating whether or not the operations of the plurality of in-vehicle devices due to the operation of the registered contents have been normally completed has been performed by the operator. In the case of termination, the process moves to step S45.
[0069]
In step S39, it is confirmed whether or not an input of an answer signal indicating whether or not all the operations of the plurality of in-vehicle devices by the operation of the registered contents has been completed has been performed by a person who operates the vehicle. If not, the process proceeds to step S37. Then, the in-vehicle device is further operated, and if the operation has been completed, the process proceeds to step S40.
[0070]
In step S40, the fact that a plurality of in-vehicle devices have normally operated by operating the registered contents is indicated by a display and voice guidance. In this voice guidance, a voice is output as "operation completed."
[0071]
In step S41, the display (switch monitor) indicating the switch displayed on the display device 5 is turned off, and the communication between the control device 1 and each in-vehicle device ends.
[0072]
In step S43, the operation of the registered contents is performed all at once, and a plurality of in-vehicle devices are operated.
[0073]
In step S44, it is checked whether or not the input of the answer signal indicating whether or not the operations of the plurality of in-vehicle devices by the operation of the registered contents have all been normally completed has been performed by the operator. Shifts to step S40, and in the case of abnormal termination, shifts to step S45.
[0074]
In step S45, display and voice guidance are provided regarding the fact that the registration processing has ended in error. In this voice guidance, a voice output "Operation has been stopped."
[0075]
In step S46, it is checked whether the contents of the sequential operation are registered by the automatic operation or the manual sequential confirmation operation. If the operation is the automatic operation, the process shifts to step S37 to perform the manual sequential confirmation operation. If so, the process proceeds to step S47.
[0076]
In step S47, a request for the next operation is confirmed. If a request has been input, the process proceeds to step S37. If no request has been input within a predetermined time, or if a stop request has been input, the process proceeds to step S45. .
[0077]
[Batch operation control in control unit]
FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing the flow of the collective operation process executed by the control unit 11 of the control device 1 of the embodiment, and differs from the flowchart shown in FIG. Steps S50 are added without S33, S42 and S36. The different steps are described below.
[0078]
In step S50, it is determined whether the registered operation is registered as a sequential operation or a simultaneous operation. If the operation is a sequential operation, the process proceeds to step S37. If it is, the process moves to step S43.
[0079]
[Operation registration effect]
The user registers a combination of an operation to be performed by each vehicle-mounted device continuously or simultaneously, a voice command word to be used, and a command switch according to the procedure shown in FIG.
[0080]
First, the control device 1 is set to the registration mode using a dedicated switch or a voice command.
The switching to the registration mode is notified to the user by voice guidance or screen display in step S3.
[0081]
In the registration mode, first, a command switch is selected in step S4, and a command voice is input in step S6. The command switch and the command voice serve as inputs for performing the collective operation.
[0082]
When the command switch is selected and the command voice is input, the group of in-vehicle devices connected to the control device 1 also recognizes the registration mode and waits for an operation input (step S9).
[0083]
Thereafter, when the user manually operates each of the in-vehicle devices such as the air conditioner 71, the meter 72, the audio 73, and the navigation 74, the operation contents and the order of the operations are sequentially buffered in the memory of the control unit 11. The input of this operation is performed by repeating steps S10 to S12.
[0084]
The operation content input in this manner can be checked for operation in step S14, and the user can select between sequential operation and simultaneous operation in step S18, and in step S19, whether automatic operation or sequential confirmation operation should be performed during the sequential operation. Is selected, and registration and deletion can be performed in step S21. When registered, the data is stored in the data storage unit 15.
[0085]
As described above, since the operation input can be registered by the actual operation of the in-vehicle apparatus, the user can register the operation without having to remember a lot of things apart from the usual operation. Also, it takes less time and effort than usual operations.
[0086]
When registering this operation content, the display control unit 12 controls the display device 5 to display the state of the in-vehicle device, and the switch operation unit 2 selects an item on the screen. By registering the operations of a plurality of in-vehicle devices, it is easy to use even those who are more comfortable to operate visually.
[0087]
In this embodiment, since four switches are provided in the switch operation unit 2 as shown in FIG. 1, if a plurality of commands are assigned and used, it can be used more conveniently, and can be finely matched to the preference of the user. It will be.
[0088]
[Confirm registered contents]
The user can confirm the contents of a series of registered operations. The confirmation of the registered contents is processed according to the flow shown in FIG.
[0089]
When a registration confirmation command is input, the control unit 11 reads operation data corresponding to the input command from the data storage unit 15 in step S32. After that, if the operation is not restricted (step S33), each in-vehicle device is set in a communicable state by a signal from the control unit 11 so that the content can be executed.
[0090]
In this state, the user selects in step S36 either “sequential” in which the in-vehicle device performs a sequence operation according to the procedure of the operation data or “simultaneous” in which the in-vehicle device simultaneously operates the content of the operation data. I do.
[0091]
If the user selects “sequential” and selects “manual confirmation”, an operation end answer signal for one operation command is input from the in-vehicle device, and after confirmation is performed in step S38, The next command is not issued until there is a request input for the above operation, and the next command is executed manually.
In this way, the operation command is sequentially transmitted to each in-vehicle device and executed, and while checking, it is confirmed in step S39 whether an answer signal to the last command has been received, and the entire operation is completed.
[0092]
If the user selects "simultaneous", in step S43, the operation contents corresponding to the command are simultaneously transmitted to each in-vehicle device, and the in-vehicle devices execute the operations of the operation contents all at once. Check the answer signal to determine whether the process has been completed normally, and terminate the process.
[0093]
As described above, the confirmation of the registered contents can be confirmed by the actual operation, and is very easy to confirm. For this reason, even if it can be determined only by the touch of the operating person, it can be easily confirmed.
[0094]
[Batch operation effect]
When executing a series of registered operations, the user can perform a collective operation by inputting an associated command switch, inputting an associated command voice, or inputting a command through communication from the communication terminal 4. This batch operation is processed according to the flow shown in FIG.
[0095]
When a command is input by any of such methods, the control unit 11 reads operation data corresponding to the input command from the data storage unit 15 in step S32. Thereafter, each vehicle-mounted device is set in a communicable state so as to be able to execute the content by a signal from the control unit 11.
[0096]
In this state, whether the registered operation data is “sequential” or “simultaneous” is selected in step S36.
[0097]
If the registered data is "sequential", it is confirmed in step S38 that an operation end answer signal for one operation command has been input from the in-vehicle device, and after it is determined that there is still operation, In S46, it is further determined whether the operation is "automatic operation" or "operation for successive confirmation". If the operation is for sequential confirmation, the next command is not issued until the use request of the next operation by the user is input. To do.
If it is an automatic operation, confirm that an answer signal has been input from the on-vehicle device, and then perform the next operation. In step S39, it is checked whether an answer signal to the last command has been received, and the entire operation ends.
[0098]
If the registered data is "simultaneous", in step S43, the operation content corresponding to the command is transmitted to all the in-vehicle devices at once, and the in-vehicle devices execute the operations of the operation content all at once. Check the answer signal to determine whether the process has been completed normally, and terminate the process.
[0099]
If this collective operation is performed by the communication terminal 4 from outside the vehicle, it is easy to maintain a comfortable in-vehicle environment when getting into the vehicle. In addition, when making a hands-free call, the volume of the audio 73 and the air volume of the air conditioner 71 can be easily reduced.
[0100]
A plurality of operation contents used in the batch operation may be registered in advance in a pattern. In this way, even a person who does not want to register the operation of each in-vehicle device himself can perform the collective operation, and the user's preference can be further met.
[0101]
[Action to use safely]
In both "sequential" and "simultaneous" cases, the start and end of each operation or series of operations will not surprise the occupant, so voice guidance and screen display according to the state of each in-vehicle device Is performed and communicated to the user.
[0102]
If it is desired to cancel the operation of each in-vehicle device by this collective operation or to make an emergency stop, the voice registered in advance for cancellation is input, the cancel switch 31 is operated, or each in-vehicle device is operated. When the operation unit is directly operated, the control unit 11 sends a signal requesting to stop the operation to each in-vehicle device, and immediately stops the operation by the collective operation. Further, when an abnormality detected by a sensor obtained as a vehicle signal or an abnormality of the control device 1 occurs, if the input of the answer signal in the “sequential” is not within a predetermined time, the operation by the collective operation is performed immediately. To stop. The stop of this operation is reported to the user by voice output.
In addition, in accordance with, for example, the running condition, location, weather, and environmental condition of the vehicle obtained from the information of the navigation 74 and other in-vehicle devices, the operation is suspended or prohibited by registration and confirmation of the registered contents. If a batch operation is further input in this prohibited state, the operation is canceled, and voice guidance and screen display inform the user of the operation.
[0103]
Next, effects will be described.
In the in-vehicle input control device 1 according to the embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.
[0104]
(1) In a control device 1 in which a person in a vehicle performs an input operation to operate a plurality of in-vehicle devices, each of the plurality of in-vehicle devices has an operation unit, and a signal is transmitted to the operation unit of the in-vehicle device. When a predetermined signal is input and output, a controller for controlling the in-vehicle device is provided in each in-vehicle device, and the content of the input operation performed by the person in the vehicle on the operation unit of the in-vehicle device is stored. A data storage unit 15 is provided, and an input operation unit for inputting by a person in the vehicle is provided separately from the operation unit of the in-vehicle device, and the contents of a plurality of operations performed on a plurality of in-vehicle devices are combined into one data. Since the control unit 11 has a registration function for storing data in the data storage unit 15 and a collective operation function for executing the contents of the operation stored in the data storage unit 15 when an input is made in the input operation unit, a plurality of Dress Operation input is, so that you can do with 1 voice commands or 1 switch operation of the input operation unit. Therefore, the operation can be easily performed. The contents of this operation are registered by actually performing the operation, so that the operation matches the preference of the operator. Further, a plurality of devices can be operated at the same time, and when the driver operates, it is very preferable because he can concentrate on driving without trouble. Further, being able to operate a plurality of in-vehicle devices in a desired state by one voice command or one switch operation is very comfortable for a user, and a comfortable in-vehicle environment can be achieved.
[0105]
(2) When registering and executing the operation contents of a plurality of in-vehicle devices by the collective operation function, a case where a plurality of in-vehicle devices are executed at a time or a case where the execution is sequentially performed according to a predetermined procedure is selected. It can be used even when you do not want to take time, as in the middle case, and can be used when you want to check the registration sequentially, such as when you want to check how you have registered. .
[0106]
(3) The display device 5 is provided with the display control unit 12 for performing display for operation of a plurality of in-vehicle devices, and the operation of the plurality of in-vehicle devices is performed by the operation of the input operation unit. it can. In addition, even when the collective operation function is not used, the operation of a plurality of in-vehicle devices can be performed by operating the input operation unit while watching the display, which is convenient.
[0107]
(4) Since a plurality of operation contents of a plurality of in-vehicle devices are prepared and stored in the data storage unit 15 in advance, they can be operated collectively without registration and can be used more easily.
[0108]
(5) The microphone 32 and the voice recognizing unit 13 for inputting the operation by the voice of the operator are provided as the input operation unit, so that the operation is very convenient, and when the driver operates, the operation can be easily performed while concentrating on driving. It can be carried out.
[0109]
(6) Since the switch operation unit 2 for inputting an operation with a plurality of switches is provided as the input operation unit, it is very easy to use, and when the driver operates, the operation can be easily performed while concentrating on driving.
[0110]
(7) Since the communication unit 16 for inputting an operation through communication with the external communication terminal 4 is provided as an input operation unit, it is very easy to use, and the inside of the vehicle can be kept comfortable from outside the vehicle, which is very convenient. Can be.
[0111]
(8) When executing the operation contents of a plurality of in-vehicle devices by the collective operation function, if there is an input of the cancel operation, the execution by the collective operation function is interrupted. It is easier to use and can create a comfortable cabin environment without any hassle.
[0112]
(9) Since the registration function cannot be executed when the vehicle is running, the possibility that the driver does not concentrate on driving while the vehicle is running is reduced, and the vehicle can be used more safely.
[0113]
(10) Since the switch operation unit 2 is composed of a plurality of switches and a plurality of collective operations are assigned to the plurality of switches, a plurality of patterns of the collective operations according to the situation can be easily performed, thereby providing a more detailed and comfortable operation. Immediately in the car environment.
[0114]
As described above, the in-vehicle input control device 1 of the present invention has been described based on the embodiments. However, the specific configuration is not limited to these embodiments, and the invention according to each claim of the claims is described. Changes and additions of the design are permitted as long as the gist of the above is not deviated.
[0115]
For example, when the in-vehicle input device receives a signal indicating an abnormal state of the vehicle, a display for notifying the driver of the state may be displayed on the display device 5 so that the driver can easily notice the condition.
[0116]
In the embodiment, the storage unit is provided inside the control device 1. However, an external storage device may be used to store a large number of operation procedures with a large capacity.
[0117]
Further, the communication with the outside may be downloaded from a storage device outside the vehicle to save the trouble of registration.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an on-vehicle input control device according to an embodiment.
FIG. 2 is a flowchart illustrating a flow of processing in a registration mode executed by the on-vehicle input control device according to the embodiment;
FIG. 3 is a flowchart illustrating a flow of a registration content confirmation process executed by the on-vehicle input control device according to the embodiment;
FIG. 4 is a flowchart illustrating a flow of a collective operation mode process executed by the on-vehicle input control device according to the embodiment;
[Explanation of symbols]
1 controller
11 Control part
12 Display control unit
13 Voice Recognition Unit
14 Voice synthesis unit
15 Data storage unit
16 Communication unit
2 Switch operation unit
31 Cancel switch
32 microphones
33 Speaker
4 Communication terminal
5 Display device
6 Communication line
71 Air Conditioner
72 meters
73 audio
74 Navigation
8 Controller (of other onboard equipment)
9 Communication line

Claims (10)

In an in-vehicle input control device in which a person in a vehicle performs an input operation and operates a plurality of in-vehicle devices,
A plurality of in-vehicle devices each have an operation unit, and a controller that controls operation of the in-vehicle device when a predetermined signal is input while outputting an operation to the operation unit of the in-vehicle device is provided to each in-vehicle device. Provided in
A storage unit is provided for storing the contents of the input operation performed by the person in the vehicle on the operation unit of the in-vehicle device,
In addition to the operation unit of the in-vehicle device, an input operation unit that performs input operation by a person in the vehicle is provided,
A registration function of collecting the contents of a plurality of operations performed on a plurality of in-vehicle devices into one data and storing the data in the storage unit;
An in-vehicle input control device, comprising: a collective control unit having a collective operation function for executing the content of an operation stored in a storage unit when an input is provided to the input operation unit. The in-vehicle input control device according to claim 1,
When registering and executing the operation contents of a plurality of in-vehicle devices by the collective operation function, a case where a plurality of in-vehicle devices are executed at once or a case where the execution is sequentially performed according to a predetermined procedure is selected. In-vehicle input control device. An in-vehicle input control device according to claim 1 or 2,
A display control unit for performing a display for operation of a plurality of in-vehicle devices is provided on a display unit of the in-vehicle device or a separately provided display unit, and operation of the plurality of in-vehicle devices is performed by operating an input operation unit. Input control device. In the vehicle-mounted input control device according to claim 1,
An in-vehicle input control device, wherein a plurality of operation contents of a plurality of in-vehicle devices are prepared and stored in a storage unit in advance. An in-vehicle input control device according to claim 1, wherein
An in-vehicle input control device, comprising a voice input unit for inputting an operation with a voice of an operator as an input operation unit. An in-vehicle input control device according to claim 1, wherein
A vehicle-mounted input control device comprising a switch operation unit for inputting an operation with a plurality of switches as an input operation unit. The in-vehicle input control device according to claim 1, wherein
An in-vehicle input control device, comprising a communication unit for inputting an operation through external communication as an input operation unit. An in-vehicle input control device according to claim 1, wherein
An in-vehicle input control device characterized in that when an operation content of a plurality of in-vehicle devices is executed by a collective operation function, execution of the collective operation function is interrupted when an operation is input. An in-vehicle input control device according to claim 1,
An in-vehicle input control device wherein the registration function cannot be executed when the vehicle is running. The in-vehicle input control device according to claim 1, wherein
An on-vehicle input control device, wherein the switch operation unit includes a plurality of switches, and a plurality of collective operations are assigned to the plurality of switches.

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