JP2006131227A - Operation control device - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an operation control device capable of realizing adequate operation control desired by a user even when the image display for a driver's seat which is seen from a driver but not seen from an occupant at a front passenger seat, and the image display for the front passenger seat which is seen from the occupant at the front passenger seat but not seen from the driver are simultaneously performed on the same screen. <P>SOLUTION: The operation control device has a means to perform the operational control corresponding to the operation for the image which is seen in a direction where a preferential operator out of the driver and the occupant at the front passenger seat is present when the operation of an operation switch capable of being responded to either the image G<SB>DR</SB>for a driver's seat or the image G<SB>PA</SB>for a front passenger seat. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to an operation control device, and more particularly to an operation control device for performing appropriate control on an image displayed on a display screen.

  While the vehicle is traveling, the driver is prohibited from watching the television and movies, and the current display device cannot display the television or movies while the vehicle is traveling. For this reason, passengers other than the driver (for example, passengers next to the driver) cannot watch TV or movies while driving, even though they are not prohibited from watching TV or movies. .

On the other hand, in recent years, various technologies have been proposed for making display content for a driver different from display content for a passenger other than the driver in a display device mounted on a vehicle. For example, in Patent Document 1 below, as shown in FIG. 13, the light emitted from the belt-like display unit 4 that provides the light shielding bands 2 and 3 on the transparent cover 1 and displays the driver seat image G _DR is although entering the eyes of the driver DR, the light emitted from the Workspace window 5 for displaying the passenger seat picture G _PA is prevented from being incident on the eyes of the driver DR, while the image G _PA passenger The light emitted from the belt-like display unit 5 to be displayed is incident on the eyes of the passenger seat occupant PA, while the light emitted from the belt-like display unit 4 that displays the driver seat image _GDR is in the eyes of the passenger seat passenger PA. A technique for preventing incidence is disclosed.

  By adopting such a technique, as shown in FIG. 14, the map image 7 by the navigation device is displayed on the display device 6 so that it can be seen from the driver DR (so that it cannot be seen from the passenger occupant PA). The DVD image 8 can be displayed on the display device 6 so as to be seen from the passenger seat passenger PA (so as not to be seen from the driver DR). As a result, even when the vehicle is traveling, the passenger occupant PA can watch TV, movies, and the like.

By the way, in recent display devices, a touch panel is adopted, and an operation switch is created on the display screen. Therefore, when the display contents for the driver and the display contents for the passengers other than the driver are different, as shown in FIG. 15, the operation switches B _{D1 to} B _D6 for the respective display contents are displayed on the display screen. , B _{A1 to} B _A6 may be displayed.

The operation switches B _{D1 to} B _D6 can be seen only by the driver, and the operation switches B _{A1 to} B _A6 can be seen only by the passenger on the passenger seat, but as shown in FIG. The switches B _{D1 to} B _D6 are arranged at the same locations P _{1 to} P ₆ on the display screen as the operation switches B _{A1 to} B _A6, respectively. Therefore, for example, if the location P ₅ on the display screen is pressed, it should implement a control performed when the operation switch B _D5 "Details" is pressed (control of detailed display the map image), an operation switch B _{A5 It} is necessary to appropriately determine whether or not to perform control (control to stop reproduction of DVD video) performed when “Stop” is pressed. In other words, if this determination cannot be made properly, appropriate operation control desired by the user cannot be performed.
JP 2003-137005 A

Means for solving the problems and their effects

  The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and is visible from the first direction (for example, the direction in which the driver is present) and visible from the second direction (for example, the direction in which the passenger on the passenger seat is present). Even if there is no first video display and a second video display that is visible from the second direction and not visible from the first direction at the same time on the same screen, An object of the present invention is to provide an operation control device that performs appropriate operation control desired by a user.

  In order to achieve the above object, the operation control device (1) according to the present invention is configured to display the first video display that is visible from the first direction and not visible from the second direction, and from the second direction. , An operation control device for performing operation control under a situation in which the second video display invisible from the first direction is simultaneously performed on the same screen, the first video and When an operation to an operation switch that can correspond to any of the second images is performed, the priority operator of the person existing in the first direction and the person existing in the second direction It is characterized by comprising an operation control means for performing an operation control corresponding to the operation for an image viewed from an existing direction.

According to the operation control device (1), an operation that can correspond to both the first video (for example, the driver seat video G _DR ) and the second video (for example, the passenger seat video G _PA ). When an operation is performed on a switch (for example, an operation switch arranged in the same place as the operation switches 43 _DR and 43 _PA shown in FIG. 4 described later), a person existing in the first direction ( For example, an operation control according to the operation is performed on a driver DR) and an image seen from the direction in which the priority operator among the persons in the second direction (for example, passenger occupant PA) exists. Is called. That is, no operation control is performed on the video viewed from the direction where the priority operator does not exist.

For example, if the passenger PA is when it is set to the priority operator operation to the operation switch may correspond to any of the image for the driver's seat G _DR and the passenger seat picture G _PA is performed, only the operation for the passenger seat picture G _PA is enabled, operations on the image for the driver's seat G _DR becomes invalid. Therefore, the user can realize desired operation control by appropriately setting and switching the priority operator and accurately recognizing which of the priority operators is set.

As described above, even if an operation switch that can handle both the driver seat image _GDR and the passenger seat image _GPA is operated, the operation control desired by the user is realized. Can do. In other words, since operation switches having different properties can be arranged at the same place like the operation switches 43 _DR and 43 _PA shown in FIG. 4, the display screen can be used more effectively.

  The operation control device (2) according to the present invention includes a first video display that is visible from the first direction and is not visible from the second direction, and is visible from the second direction. An operation control device for performing operation control under a situation in which a second video display invisible from a direction is simultaneously performed on the same screen, the first video or the second video When an operation to an operation switch that can correspond to any of the above is performed, it can be seen from the direction in which the priority operator among the persons existing in the first direction and the persons existing in the second direction exists An operation control unit that performs operation control according to the operation on the video, and does not perform operation control according to the operation on the video viewed from a direction in which the priority operator does not exist is provided. .

When operation switches are provided at the same place like the operation switches 43 _DR and 43 _PA shown in FIG. 4, operation control that is not desired by the user is performed unless some restrictions are applied to the operation. However, unlike this, when they are provided in different places, it is possible to avoid the operation control not desired by the user from being performed without restricting the operation.

However, the driver DR cannot see the passenger seat image _GPA , and the passenger seat passenger PA cannot see the driver seat image _GPR . Accordingly, since the driver DR cannot recognize the location of the operation switch provided on the passenger seat image _GPA , even if the driver DR intends to touch a portion where the operation switch is not provided, the driver DR there is a possibility that touches the operation switch provided on the seat picture G _PA. Therefore, the operating switch for the image for the driver's seat G _DR, as an operation switch for the passenger seat picture G _PA had been respectively provided in different locations, it is desirable to adding some constraints still operating.

According to the operation control device (2), an operation that can correspond to either the first video (for example, the driver's seat video _GDR ) or the second video (for example, the passenger's seat video _GPA ). Operation to the switch (that is, the operation switches 49 _DR and 49 _PA provided in different places, not the operation switches provided in the same place as the operation switches 43 _DR and 43 _PA shown in FIG. 4) Is present, the presence of the priority operator among those present in the first direction (for example, driver DR) and those present in the second direction (for example, passenger occupant PA) The operation control corresponding to the operation is performed on the video viewed from the direction in which the priority operator is performed, but the operation control corresponding to the operation is not performed on the video viewed from the direction where the priority operator is not present.

For example, when the driver DR is set to the priority operator, if the operation to the operation switches 49 _DR for the image for the driver's seat G _DR is performed, but the operation becomes effective, video passenger Operation switch 49 for _{GPA When} an operation to _PA is performed, the operation becomes invalid. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the erroneous operation for the passenger seat picture G _PA is performed by the driver DR.

  Further, in the operation control device (3) according to the present invention, in the operation control device (1) or (2), a person who exists in the second direction is normally set as the priority operator. It is characterized by.

According to the operation control device (3), the operation on the second image (for example, the passenger seat image G _PA ) from the person (for example, the passenger occupant PA) present in the second direction at the normal time. Will be given priority. In other words, the period during which a person (for example, the driver DR) existing in the first direction can operate can be greatly restricted. For example, if the operation control device (3) is employed in an electronic device mounted on a vehicle, the operation from the passenger occupant PA can be prioritized and the operation from the driver DR can be greatly restricted. The safety inside can be improved.

  The operation control device (4) according to the present invention includes a first video display that is visible from the first direction and is not visible from the second direction, and is visible from the second direction. An operation control device for performing operation control under a situation in which the second video display invisible from the direction is simultaneously performed on the same screen, and a person existing in the first direction; and Image erasing means for erasing an image invisible from a direction of a priority operator among those existing in the second direction and forming a state in which operation control according to an operation on the image is not performed; It is characterized by being.

According to the operation control device (4), the person among the persons existing in the first direction (for example, the driver DR) and the persons existing in the second direction (for example, the passenger occupant PA) An image that cannot be seen from the direction in which the priority operator exists (for example, a driver seat image G _DR ) is deleted, and a state in which operation control according to the operation on the image cannot be performed is formed. Thereby, since an erroneous operation can be prevented, the operation control desired by the user can be realized.

  Further, the operation control device (5) according to the present invention includes a first video display that is visible from the first direction and not visible from the second direction, and is visible from the second direction. An operation control device for performing operation control under a situation in which the second video display invisible from the direction is simultaneously performed on the same screen, and a person existing in the first direction; and An operation switch that can correspond to an image that cannot be seen from the direction of the priority operator among the persons existing in the second direction is deleted, and a state in which operation control according to the operation on the image is not performed is formed. An operation switch erasing unit is provided.

According to the operation control device (5), the person among the persons existing in the first direction (for example, the driver DR) and the persons existing in the second direction (for example, the passenger occupant PA) An operation switch that can correspond to an image that cannot be seen from the direction in which the priority operator exists (for example, a driver seat image G _DR ) is deleted, and a state in which operation control according to the operation on the image cannot be performed is formed. Thereby, since an erroneous operation can be prevented, the operation control desired by the user can be realized.

  In addition, the operation control device (6) according to the present invention is a person existing in the first direction or a person existing in the second direction in any one of the operation control devices (1) to (5). And a priority operator setting unit that sets a person who has made an intention to perform the operation as the priority operator for a predetermined period based on the intention display information for performing the operation.

  According to the operation control device (6), the person who has indicated the intention to perform the operation (for example, the driver DR, the passenger occupant PA) is set as the priority operator for the predetermined period. For example, when a dedicated operation switch for setting the priority operator as the driver DR is pressed by the driver DR, the driver DR is set as the priority operator.

  Accordingly, since the priority operator can be set by the user's intention display, the user can freely set the user himself / herself as the priority operator when performing an operation. In addition, since the user performs the setting of the priority operator, it is possible to easily recognize which of the two (for example, the driver DR and the passenger occupant PA) is the priority operator.

Examples of the predetermined period include the following a to d.
a) Period until the next operation is performed.
b) A period until the next operation is performed or a period until a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds) elapses.
c) A period until a time during which no operation is performed exceeds a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds).
d) A period until the priority operator is newly set.

Moreover, as a method of performing the said intention display, the following ae are mentioned, for example.
a) Operation switches for setting the driver DR and the passenger occupant PA as the priority operator are provided independently.
b) The priority operator is set by utterance from the user.
i) Employ voice recognition. For example, if “Right”, “No. 1”, “Driver” is spoken, the driver DR is set as the priority operator, and if “Left”, “No. 2” is spoken, the passenger seat occupant PA Is set as the priority operator.
ii) The priority operator is set based on the utterance direction. For example, when the utterance “action” is made from the driver seat side, the driver DR is set as the priority operator, and when the utterance “action” is made from the passenger seat side, the passenger occupant PA is Set as the priority operator.
c) The priority operator is set with an operation switch provided on the power steering.
d) The priority operator is set based on a time difference from when the hand is released from the power steering until an object (for example, a finger) comes into contact with or approaches the touch panel. For example, when the time is short, there is a high possibility that the operation is performed by the driver DR, so the driver DR is set as the priority operator.
e) The priority operator is set based on the operation of the operation switch provided in each of the driver seat and the passenger seat.
i) When a predetermined operation is performed using an operation switch for operating the power window of the driver's seat, in order to set the driver DR as the priority operator and to operate the power window of the passenger seat When a predetermined operation is performed using the operation switch, the passenger occupant PA is set as the priority operator.
ii) Use operation switches such as door locks and room lights instead of power windows.

  Further, the operation control device (7) according to the present invention is based on intention display information instructing switching of the priority operator from the user in any of the operation control devices (1) to (5). A priority operator switching unit that switches the priority operator is provided.

  According to the said operation control apparatus (7), since the said priority operator can be switched by the intention display from the said user, the said user can be freely set to the said priority operator. In addition, since the user switches the priority operator, it is possible to easily recognize which of the two (for example, the driver DR and the passenger occupant PA) is the priority operator. Examples of the method for realizing the intention display include a method of providing a toggle switch for switching the priority operator.

  In addition, the operation control device (8) according to the present invention includes a person existing in the first direction and a person existing in the second direction in any one of the operation control devices (1) to (5). Based on the determination result by the setting condition establishment determining means for determining whether or not a setting condition for setting any one of them as the priority operator is established, It is characterized by comprising priority setting means for setting a corresponding person as the priority operator while the setting condition is satisfied.

  According to the operation control device (8), any one of the person (for example, driver DR) existing in the first direction and the person (for example, passenger occupant PA) existing in the second direction. While the setting condition for setting the priority operator as the priority operator is satisfied, the corresponding one of the two is set as the priority operator. Thus, for example, when more attention is required for driving the vehicle, the passenger seat occupant PA is set as the priority operator, and a state in which the driver DR cannot be operated is formed. Can be increased.

In addition, as said setting conditions, the following ac is mentioned, for example.
a) When more attention is required for driving the vehicle, the passenger occupant PA is set as the priority operator.
i) High speed driving. It can be judged from the vehicle speed pulse.
ii) The parking brake is off.
iii) The location is a highway. It can be judged from GPS signals.
iv) The vehicle is vibrating greatly. This can be determined from a signal obtained from a G sensor or the like.
v) Night driving. It can be judged from the state of the illumination lamp.
b) If there is no problem even if the driver DR operates, the driver DR is set as the priority operator.
i) The parking brake is on.
c) If no occupant is present on one side, the remaining person is set as the priority operator.
i) When the passenger occupant PA is not present, the driver DR is set as the priority operator.
ii) If the driver DR does not exist, the passenger seat occupant PA is set as the priority operator.

  Further, the operation control device (9) according to the present invention includes a priority operator switching means for switching the priority operator every predetermined period in the operation control device (1) or (2). It is a feature.

  According to the operation control device (9), the priority operator is automatically switched every predetermined period. For example, since the priority operator is automatically switched in the order of driver DR, passenger occupant PA, driver DR, and passenger occupant PA every predetermined period, the user sets the priority operator. Or to perform a switching operation.

In addition, as said predetermined period, the following ac are mentioned, for example.
a) A period until a certain period (for example, 20 seconds) elapses.
b) A period until a time when no operation is performed exceeds a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds).
c) A period until switching of the priority operator is instructed by another trigger (for example, an operation by the user).

  In the operation control device (10) according to the present invention, in the operation control device (9), when the priority operator is switched, a period in which neither is set as the priority operator is provided. It is characterized by.

  According to the operation control device (10), when the priority operator is switched, a period (for example, 3 seconds) in which neither is set as the priority operator is provided. For example, when the priority operator switches from the driver DR to the passenger seat occupant PA, there is a period during which the operation from either of the two is not accepted, but the operation performed simultaneously with the switching is performed. It is possible to prevent erroneous operation.

  In addition, the operation control device (11) according to the present invention includes a person existing in the first direction and a person existing in the second direction in any one of the operation control devices (1) to (10). Is provided with notification means for informing the user which of the above is the priority operator.

  According to the operation control device (11), any one of the person (for example, driver DR) existing in the first direction and the person (for example, passenger occupant PA) existing in the second direction. Is informed to the user whether or not is the priority operator. Therefore, since the user can easily recognize which of the two is set as the priority operator, it is possible to prevent erroneous operation.

Examples of the notification method include the following a and b.
a) Lighting, blinking, changing the color of the operation switch, changing the thickness of the frame line.
i) Only the switches that can be operated are displayed (the switches that cannot be operated are not displayed).
ii) Flashing display of operable switches.
iii) Operable switches should be black, and non-operable switches should be outlined.
iv) Increase the border of the switch that can be operated.
b) Mark display and deletion.
i) Display of an arrow indicating the direction in which the priority operator exists. In a right-hand drive vehicle, an arrow pointing to the right is displayed when the driver DR is the priority operator, and an arrow pointing to the left is displayed when the passenger occupant PA is the priority operator.
ii) When the driver DR is the priority operator, a picture of the steering wheel is displayed, and when the passenger occupant PA is the priority operator, an “x” mark is superimposed on the steering wheel picture.

  Further, the operation control device (12) according to the present invention is a guide means for guiding the user that a change has occurred in the setting of the priority operator in any of the operation control devices (1) to (11). It is characterized by having.

  According to the operation control device (12), the user is notified that the setting of the priority operator has changed. Therefore, since the user can easily recognize which of the two is set as the priority operator, it is possible to prevent erroneous operation. Examples of the guidance method include a method of temporarily blinking the screen of the touch panel, playing a message by voice, and sounding a buzzer sound.

  In addition, the operation control device (13) according to the present invention includes a first video display that is visible from the first direction and is not visible from the second direction, and that is visible from the second direction. An operation control device for performing operation control under a situation in which a second video display invisible from a direction is simultaneously performed on the same screen, the first video and the second video An operation control means for performing an operation control according to the operation on the important video of the first video and the second video when an operation to an operation switch that can handle any of the above is performed. It is characterized by having.

According to the operation control device (13), an operation that can correspond to both the first video (for example, the driver's seat video _GDR ) and the second video (for example, the passenger's seat video _GPA ). When an operation is performed on a switch (for example, an operation switch arranged in the same place as the operation switches 43 _DR and 43 _PA shown in FIG. 4), the first image and the second image Is controlled in accordance with the operation on the important video. That is, no operation control is performed on the non-important video.

For example, if a passenger seat picture G _PA when being set to the key image, the operation of the operation switch may correspond to any of the image for the driver's seat G _DR and the passenger seat picture G _PA is performed only operation on the passenger seat picture G _PA is enabled, operations on the image for the driver's seat G _DR becomes invalid. Therefore, it is possible to validate the operation control for an image that requires more user operation.

As described above, even when the operation switch that can handle both the driver seat image _GDR and the passenger seat image _GPA is operated, appropriate operation control can be realized. In other words, since operation switches having different properties can be arranged at the same place like the operation switches 43 _DR and 43 _PA shown in FIG. 4, the display screen can be used more effectively.

  The operation control device (14) according to the present invention includes a first video display that is visible from the first direction and is not visible from the second direction, and that is visible from the second direction. An operation control device for performing operation control under a situation in which a second video display invisible from a direction is simultaneously performed on the same screen, the first video or the second video When an operation to an operation switch that can correspond to any of the above is performed, operation control according to the operation is performed on the video that is an important video of the first video and the second video, On the other hand, an operation control means that does not perform operation control according to the operation on the video that is not the important video is provided.

When operation switches are provided at the same place like the operation switches 43 _DR and 43 _PA shown in FIG. 4, operation control that is not desired by the user is performed unless some restrictions are applied to the operation. However, unlike this, when they are provided in different places, it is possible to avoid the operation control not desired by the user from being performed without restricting the operation.

However, the driver DR cannot see the passenger seat image _GPA , and the passenger seat passenger PA cannot see the driver seat image _GPR . Therefore, since the driver DR cannot recognize the location of the operation switch provided on the passenger seat image _GPA , even if the driver DR intends to touch the screen without the operation switch, there is a possibility that touches the operation switch provided on the passenger seat picture G _PA. Therefore, the operating switch for the image for the driver's seat G _DR, as an operation switch for the passenger seat picture G _PA had been respectively provided in different locations, it is desirable to adding some constraints still operating.

According to the operation control device (14), an operation that can correspond to either the first image (for example, the driver seat image _GDR ) or the second image (for example, the passenger seat image _GPA ). Operation to the switch (that is, the operation switches 49 _DR and 49 _PA provided in different places, not the operation switches provided in the same place as the operation switches 43 _DR and 43 _PA shown in FIG. 4) Is performed, the operation control according to the operation is performed on the important video out of the first video and the second video, but the operation on the video that is not the important video is performed according to the operation. Operation control is not performed.

For example, when the driver's seat image _GDR is set as the important image and the operation switch _{49DR is} operated on the driver's seat image _GDR , the operation becomes effective, but the passenger seat when the operation of the operation switch 49 _PA for use picture G _PA is performed, the operation is invalidated. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the erroneous operation for the passenger seat picture G _PA is performed by the driver DR.

  The operation control device (15) according to the present invention includes a first video display that is visible from the first direction and is not visible from the second direction, and is visible from the second direction. An operation control device for performing operation control under a situation in which a second video display invisible from a direction is simultaneously performed on the same screen, wherein the first video and the second video display A video erasing unit is provided that erases a video that is not an important video out of the video and forms a state in which operation control according to an operation on the video is not performed.

According to the operation control device (15), it is not the important video of the first video (for example, driver seat video _GDR ) and the second video (for example, passenger seat video _GPA ). The video (for example, the driver's seat video G _DR ) is deleted, and a state in which operation control according to the operation on the video cannot be performed is formed. Thereby, since an erroneous operation can be prevented, the operation control desired by the user can be realized.

  In addition, the operation control device (16) according to the present invention includes a first video display that is visible from the first direction and not visible from the second direction, and is visible from the second direction, and An operation control device for performing operation control under a situation in which a second video display invisible from a direction is simultaneously performed on the same screen, wherein the first video and the second video display An operation switch erasing unit that erases an operation switch that can correspond to an image that is not an important image out of the image and forms a state in which operation control according to the operation on the image is not performed is provided.

According to the operation control device (16), it is not the important video of the first video (for example, driver seat video _GDR ) and the second video (for example, passenger seat video _GPA ). The operation switch that can correspond to the video (for example, the driver's seat video G _DR ) is deleted, and a state in which operation control according to the operation on the video cannot be performed is formed. Thereby, since an erroneous operation can be prevented, the operation control desired by the user can be realized.

  In addition, the operation control device (17) according to the present invention is the information related to the first video or the information related to the second video in any of the operation control devices (13) to (16). Based on the above, an important video setting means for setting one of the videos as the important video for a predetermined period is provided.

  According to the operation control device (17), information (for example, traffic jam information) related to the first image (for example, a map image for guiding the vehicle to the destination), or the second image (for example, , Based on the information related to the CD playback status) (for example, information indicating that the playback of the CD has ended), the video of either of them is the important video for the predetermined period. Set to For example, when the vehicle is expected to encounter a traffic jam, the map image is set as the important image, and the navigation function can be operated. Thereby, the important video can be automatically and appropriately set.

In addition, as said predetermined period, the following ac are mentioned, for example.
a) Period until the next operation is performed.
b) A period until the next operation is performed or a period until a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses.
c) A period until a time during which no operation is performed exceeds a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds).

Examples of the conditions for determining the important video include the following a and b.
a) The video showing the playback status of the CD is set as the important video between the music flowing from the CD or immediately after the CD playback ends.
b) When there is a possibility that the vehicle may encounter a traffic jam or when the vehicle approaches a destination, a map image for guiding the vehicle to the destination is set as the important image.

  Further, the operation control device (18) according to the present invention is the operation control device (13) to (17), wherein any one of the first video and the second video is the important video. It is characterized by providing a notification means for informing the user of whether or not it is.

  According to the operation control device (18), the first video (for example, a map video for guiding the vehicle to the destination) and the second video (for example, a video showing the reproduction status of the CD). The user is informed which of these is the important video. Therefore, since the user can easily recognize which of the two is set as the important video, it is possible to prevent erroneous operation.

Examples of the notification method include the following a and b.
a) Lighting, blinking, changing the color of the operation switch, changing the thickness of the frame line.
i) Only the switches that can be operated are displayed (the switches that cannot be operated are not displayed).
ii) Flashing display of operable switches.
iii) Operable switches should be black, and non-operable switches should be outlined.
iv) Increase the border of the switch that can be operated.
b) Mark display and deletion.
i) Display of an arrow indicating the direction in which a person who can see the important video exists. When the driver DR can see the important image in a right-hand drive vehicle, an arrow pointing to the right is displayed, and when the passenger occupant PA can see the important image, an arrow pointing to the left is displayed. To do.
ii) When the driver DR can see the important picture, a picture of the steering wheel is displayed. When the passenger seat occupant PA can see the important picture, an “x” mark is superimposed on the picture of the steering wheel. indicate.

  Further, the operation control device (19) according to the present invention provides a guide means for guiding the user that the setting of the important video has changed in any of the operation control devices (13) to (18). It is characterized by having.

  According to the operation control device (19), the user is notified that the setting of the important video has changed. Therefore, since the user can easily recognize which of the two is set as the important video, it is possible to prevent erroneous operation. Examples of the guidance method include a method of temporarily blinking the screen of the touch panel, playing a message by voice, and sounding a buzzer sound.

  Embodiments of an operation control apparatus according to the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a block diagram schematically showing a main part of an AV (audio / visual) navigation system including a display device employing an operation control device according to the embodiment (1). In the figure, reference numeral 11 denotes a display device mounted in the center of the instrument panel of the vehicle. The display device 11 includes various electronic devices (for example, an audio device 21) mounted on the same vehicle via the bus line BL. , A navigation device 31) is connected.

  The display device 11 operates on a control unit 12 including a CPU, ROM, RAM, and the like (not shown), a display unit 13 employing a touch panel, and the various electronic devices (the audio device 21 and the navigation device 31). The operation unit 14 includes various operation switches 14a to 14h (see FIG. 2) that give commands, and a buzzer sound generation unit 15 that generates a buzzer sound. In FIG. 2, the external appearance front view of the display apparatus 11 is shown.

  The control unit 12 transmits data related to operation commands input via operation switches (not shown) and operation switches 14a to 14h provided on the display unit 13 to various electronic devices (audio device 21, navigation device 31). In addition, based on data sent from various electronic devices in response to this, information indicating the operating state and operation status of various electronic devices can be displayed on the display unit 13. .

The display unit 13 includes the light shielding bands 2 and 3 and the band-shaped display units 4 and 5 shown in FIG. 13, and the driver seat image _GDR and the passenger seat image are displayed using one display unit 13. G _PA is displayed separately, so that the driver _DR can visually recognize the driver seat video G _DR and the passenger seat passenger PA can visually recognize the passenger seat video G _PA .

  In addition, a speaker 23 is connected to the audio device 21 via an amplifier 22, and an audio signal output from the audio device 21 is amplified by the amplifier 22 and supplied to the speaker 23. In addition, the audio signal output from the navigation device 31 is also supplied to the speaker 23 via the audio device 21 and the amplifier 22.

The processing operation [1-1] performed by the control unit 12 in the display device 11 employing the operation control device according to the embodiment (1) will be described based on the flowchart shown in FIG. In this processing operation [1-1], a separate display for allowing the driver _DR to visually _{recognize the} driver's seat image _GDR and for the passenger seat passenger _PA to visually recognize the passenger's seat image _GPA is displayed on the display unit. 13 is an operation performed when an instruction is given from the user by operating the operation switch formed on the operation unit 13, the operation unit 14, or the like.

When the separate display is instructed, first, based on a predetermined condition, one of the two images is displayed as the driver seat image _GDR , and the rest is displayed as the passenger seat image _GPA (step S1). Next, as shown in FIG. 4, a priority member setting switch 41 _DR for setting the driver DR as a priority operator is formed at the upper right of the driver seat image G _DR and the passenger seat image G _PA is formed. Priority setting switch 41 _PA for setting the passenger seat PA as the priority operator is formed at the upper left of (step S2). As a method of separate display, for example, when a map image for guiding to a destination is displayed, the map image is used as a driver seat image _GDR , and a television image or a movie is used for a passenger seat. and a method such that the image _{G PA.}

Next, release switches 42 _DR and 42 _PA for releasing the separation display are formed in the driver seat image G _DR and the passenger seat image G _PA respectively (step S3), and then the separation display is performed. the separated display flag _{f SE} to indicate that to 1 (step S4). FIG. 4A is a diagram showing an example of the driver seat video _GDR , and FIG. 4B is a diagram showing an example of the passenger seat video G _PA .

The operation switches 43 _{DR to} 48 _DR provided in the driver seat image G _DR and the operation switches 43 _{PA to} 48 _PA provided in the passenger seat image G _PA are provided in the same place. Both the driver seat image G _DR and the passenger seat image G _PA can be supported. Here, the frame line of the operation switches 43 _{PA to} 48 _{PA and} the frame line of the operation switch 49 _PA , which will be described later, are bold lines, and the passenger seat passenger PA is set as the priority operator. The user can easily recognize that the operation for the seat video _GPA is possible.

On the other hand, the priority setting switch 41 _DR , the release switch 42 _DR , and the operation switch 49 _DR can be adapted to only the driver seat video G _DR , and the priority setting switch 41 _PA and the release switch The 42 _PA and the operation switch 49 _PA can be adapted only to the passenger seat image G _PA . Further, the operation switch 14a~14h which are arranged around the display unit 13, the image for the driver's seat G _DR, and either a or what may also support the passenger seat picture G _PA, may correspond to only one There is something.

Next, the processing operation [1-2] performed by the control unit 12 in the display device 11 employing the operation control device according to the embodiment (1) is based on the flowcharts shown in FIGS. I will explain. Note that this processing operation [1-2] is performed by operating switches and operations formed on the display unit 13 by the user when the separated display is performed (that is, when the separated display flag _fSE is 1). This is an operation performed when the unit 14 or the like is operated.

First, it is determined whether or not the priority setting switch 41 _DR for setting the driver DR as a priority operator has been operated (step S11), and if it is determined that the priority setting switch 41 _DR has been operated, then Then, it is determined whether or not the driver flag _fDR indicating that the driver _DR is set as the priority operator is 1 (step S12).

If it is determined that the driver flag _fDR is not 1 (that is, the driver DR is not set as the priority operator), then the passenger seat indicating that the passenger seat occupant PA is set as the priority operator is displayed. It is determined whether or not the occupant flag _fPA is 1 (step S13). Passenger flag _{f PA} is 1 (i.e., the passenger PA is set to the priority operator) When it is judged that, the operation switch ₄₃ PA _{to 49 PA} provided video _{G PA} passenger slimming border (step S14), and the time that the operation for the passenger seat picture G _PA is not performed (i.e., time from last operation) the timer t _PA stops for measuring (step S15), and the assistant return the seat occupant flag _{f PA} to 0 (step S16), and then proceeds to step S17. On the other hand, in step S13, if the passenger flag _{f PA} is not 1 determines, skip steps S14 to S16, the process directly proceeds to step S17.

Next, thicker borders of the operation switch ₄₃ DR _{to 49 DR} provided in the image for the driver's seat _{G DR} (step S17), the operation for the image for the driver's seat _{G DR} is not performed time (i.e., the last operation Timer _tDR for measuring (time from) is started with 0 (step S18), the driver flag _fDR is set to 1 (step S19), and then the driver DR is set as the priority operator. In order to inform the user of the fact, the buzzer sound is generated by controlling the buzzer sound generator 15 (step S20). In step S12, if it is determined that the driver flag _fDR is 1 (that is, the driver DR has already been set as a priority operator), the timer _tDR is returned to 0 (step S21) and remains as it is. The processing operation [1-2] ends.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S11 that the priority setting switch _41DR is not operated, whether or not the priority setting switch 41 _PA for setting the passenger occupant PA as the priority operator is operated next. (Step S22), and if it is determined that the priority set switch 41 _PA has been operated, it is next determined whether or not the passenger seat occupant flag _fPA is 1 (step S23).

If it is determined that the passenger seat occupant flag f _PA is not 1 (that is, the passenger seat occupant PA is not set as the priority operator), it is then determined whether or not the driver flag f _DR is 1 ( Step S24). Driver flag _{f DR} is 1 (i.e., the driver DR is set to the priority operator) When it is judged that the operation provided in the image for the driver's seat _{G DR} switch ₄₃ DR _{to 49 DR} borders (Step S25), the timer _tDR is stopped (step S26), the driver flag _fDR is returned to 0 (step S27), and then the process proceeds to step S28. On the other hand, in step S24, if the driver flag _{f DR} is not 1 determines, skip steps S25 to S27, the process proceeds directly to step S28.

Next, thicker borders provided operating switches ₄₃ PA _{to 49 PA} in the passenger seat video _{G PA} (step S28), the timer _{t PA} is activated to 0 (step S29), the passenger flag f _PA is set to 1 (step S30), and then a buzzer sound is generated by controlling the buzzer sound generating unit 15 to inform the user that the passenger occupant PA has been set as the priority operator. (Step S31). If it is determined in step S23 that the passenger seat occupant flag f _PA is 1 (that is, the passenger seat occupant PA has already been set as a priority operator), the timer t _PA is returned to 0 (step S32). Then, the processing operation [1-2] is finished as it is.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S22 that the priority setting switch 41 _PA is not operated (that is, none of the priority setting switches 41 _DR and 41 _PA is operated), step S41 (FIG. 5-2). Then, it is determined which operation other than the priority setting switches 41 _DR and 41 _PA has been performed.

If it is determined that an operation switch (for example, operation switches 43 _{DR to} 48 _DR , 43 _{PA to} 48 _PA ) that can correspond to both the driver seat image G _DR and the passenger seat image G _PA is operated, If it is determined whether or not the driver flag _fDR is 1 (step S42), it is determined that the driver flag _fDR is 1 (that is, the driver DR is set as a priority operator). , to the video _{G DR} for the driver's seat, do control in accordance with the operation (step S43), then returns the timer _{t DR} to 0 (step S44).

On the other hand, if the driver flag _{f DR} is not 1 determines, then it is determined whether or not the passenger flag _{f PA} is 1 (step S45), 1 is passenger flag _{f PA} ( That is, if it is determined that the passenger seat occupant PA is set as the priority operator), the operation control is performed on the passenger seat video _GPA according to the operation (step S46), and then the timer t _{PA is set} to 0. (Step S47). If passenger flag f _PA is not 1 determines, considered as erroneous the operation, and terminates the processing operation [1-2].

If it is determined in step S41 that an operation switch (for example, the operation switch 49 _DR ) that can handle only the driver seat image G _DR has been operated, then whether or not the driver flag f _DR is 1 is determined. (Step S48), and if it is determined that the driver flag _fDR is 1 (that is, the driver DR is set as a priority operator), operation control corresponding to the operation is performed (step S49). Thereafter, the timer _tDR is returned to 0 (step S50). On the other hand, if it is determined that the driver flag _fDR is not 1, the operation is regarded as an erroneous operation, and the processing operation [1-2] is terminated as it is.

If it is determined in step S41 that an operation switch (for example, the operation switch 49 _PA ) that can handle only the passenger seat image G _PA has been operated, then whether or not the passenger seat occupant flag f _PA is 1 is determined. If it is determined (step S51) and it is determined that the passenger seat occupant flag f _PA is 1 (that is, the passenger seat occupant PA is set as a priority operator), operation control corresponding to the operation is performed (step S51). After that, the timer t _PA is returned to 0 (step S53). On the other hand, if not 1 determination passenger flag f _PA, considered as erroneous the operation, and terminates the processing operation [1-2].

If it is determined in step S41 that the release switch 42 _DR provided in the driver seat image _GDR for releasing the separation display has been operated, it is next determined whether or not the driver flag _fDR is 1. If it is determined (step S54) and it is determined that the driver flag _fDR is 1, the priority setting switches _41DR and _41PA and the release switches _42DR and _42PA are deleted from the screen (step S55). Of the two images, the driver seat image _GDR is erased, the passenger seat image _GPA is displayed in full screen (step S56), the timers _tDR and _tPA are stopped (step S57), and the driver flag f _DR, return the passenger flag _{f PA} to 0 (step S58), then returns the separated display flag _{f SE} to 0 (step S59). On the other hand, if it is determined that the driver flag _fDR is not 1, the operation is regarded as an erroneous operation, and the processing operation [1-2] is terminated as it is.

In step S41, provided in the passenger seat video G _PA, when it is judged that the release switch 42 _PA for releasing the separated display is operated, then whether or not the passenger flag f _PA 1 (Step S60), and if it is determined that the passenger seat occupant flag _fPA is 1, the priority setting switches _41DR and _41PA and the release switches _42DR and _42PA are deleted from the screen (step S61). ) Of the two images, the passenger seat image _GPA is erased and the driver seat image _GDR is displayed on the full screen (step S62), and then the process proceeds to step S57.

Next, the processing operation [1-3] performed by the control unit 12 in the display device 11 in which the operation control device according to the embodiment (1) is adopted will be described based on the flowchart shown in FIG. The processing operation [1-3] is an operation performed every predetermined period when the separated display is performed (that is, when the separated display flag _fSE is 1).

First, it is determined whether or not the driver flag _fDR is 1 (step S71). If it is determined that the driver flag _fDR is 1, then the timer _tDR is set to a predetermined time T (for example, 10 seconds) or longer (step S72), and if it is determined that the timer _tDR is longer than the predetermined time T (that is, 10 seconds have passed since the last operation). Then, the operation switches 43 _DR to 49 _DR provided in the driver seat video G _DR are thinned (step S 73), the timer t _DR is stopped (step S 74), and the driver flag f _DR is returned to 0 (step S 73). Step S75). On the other hand, if it is determined that the timer _tDR is not equal to or longer than the predetermined time T, the processing operation [1-3] is terminated as it is.

If it is determined in step S71 that the driver flag _fDR is not 1, then it is determined whether or not the passenger seat occupant flag _fPA is 1 (step S76), and the passenger seat occupant flag _fPA is If it is determined that the timer t _PA is equal to 1, then it is determined whether or not the timer t _PA is equal to or longer than the predetermined time T (step S77). if it is determined that has elapsed 10 seconds being performed), thinner borders of the operation switch ₄₃ PA _{to 49 PA} provided video _{G PA} passenger (step S78), it stops the timer _{t PA} is (step S79), it returns the passenger flag _{f PA} to 0 (step S80). On the other hand, when it is determined that the timer t _PA is not equal to or greater than the predetermined time T, or when it is determined that the passenger seat occupant flag f _PA is not 1, the processing operation [1-3] is terminated.

According to the operation control device according to the embodiment (1), operation switch may correspond to any of the image for the driver's seat G _DR and the passenger seat picture G _PA (e.g., an operation switch 43 _DR shown in FIG. 4 ~ 48 _DR , 43 _PA ~ 48 _PA , when the operation to the operation switch is performed in the same place) from the direction in which the priority operator of the driver DR and passenger seat passenger PA exists Operation control corresponding to the operation is performed on the visible video. That is, no operation control is performed on the video viewed from the direction where the priority operator does not exist.

For example, if the passenger PA is when it is set to the priority operator operation to the operation switch may correspond to any of the image for the driver's seat G _DR and the passenger seat picture G _PA is performed, passenger only operations for seat picture G _PA is enabled, operations on the image for the driver's seat G _DR becomes invalid. Accordingly, the user can realize desired operation control by appropriately setting or switching the priority operator or by accurately recognizing which priority operator is set.

As described above, even if an operation switch that can handle both the driver seat image _GDR and the passenger seat image _GPA is operated, the operation control desired by the user is realized. Can do. In other words, since the operation switches 43 _{DR to} 48 _DR and 43 _{PA to} 48 _PA shown in FIG. 4 can be provided with operation switches having different properties in the same place, the display screen can be used more effectively. can do.

  In the operation control apparatus according to the above embodiment (1), the driver DR and the passenger occupant PA are treated equally. However, since the driver DR needs to be careful of driving, the driver DR operates the driver DR. It is better to add restrictions. However, there is no need to consider operational restrictions for the passenger occupant PA. Therefore, in another embodiment, the passenger occupant PA may be set as the priority operator during normal times. That is, when the driver DR is not set as the priority operator, the passenger seat occupant PA is set as the priority operator.

In addition, in the operation control device according to another embodiment, when one of the driver DR and the passenger occupant PA is set as a priority operator, it cannot be seen from the direction in which the priority operator exists. The video may be temporarily deleted from the display unit 13 to form a state in which operation control according to the operation on the video is not performed. For example, when the driver DR is set to the priority operator erases the passenger seat picture G _PA from the display unit 13, so that the operation control in response to an operation to the passenger seat picture G _PA not performed . Thereby, an erroneous operation can be prevented more reliably.

In the operation control device according to the above embodiment (1), the priority setting switch 41 _DR for setting the driver DR as the priority operator and the priority for setting the passenger seat occupant PA as the priority operator are provided. The operator setting switch 41 _PA is provided, but the operation control device according to another embodiment is provided with a toggle switch that can alternately switch between the two states each time the same operation is performed. May be.

  FIG. 7 is a block diagram schematically showing a main part of an AV / navigation system including a display device employing the operation control device according to the embodiment (2). However, the same components as those in the AV / navigation system shown in FIG. 1 are denoted by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof is omitted here. In the figure, reference numeral 51 denotes a display device mounted at the center of the instrument panel of the vehicle. The display device 51 includes various electronic devices (for example, the audio device 21) mounted on the same vehicle via the bus line BL. , A navigation device 31) is connected.

  The display device 51 includes a control unit 52 including a CPU, ROM, RAM, and the like (not shown), a display unit 13, an operation unit 14 including various operation switches 14a to 14h (see FIG. 2), and a buzzer sound generation unit. 15. A vehicle speed sensor and a parking brake on / off sensor (not shown) are connected to the control unit 52 so that vehicle speed information and parking brake on / off information can be acquired.

  The control part 52 transmits the data regarding the operation command input via the operation switch (not shown) provided in the display part 13 or operation switch 14a-14h to various electronic devices (the audio apparatus 21, the navigation apparatus 31). In addition, based on data sent from various electronic devices in response to this, information indicating the operating state and operation status of various electronic devices can be displayed on the display unit 13. . Further, the control unit 52 performs, as the processing operation [2-1], the same operation as the processing operation [1-1] performed by the control unit 12 (see FIG. 1) illustrated in FIG. 3 (separate display according to an instruction from the user). Can be performed).

Next, the processing operation [2-2] performed by the control unit 52 in the display device 51 in which the operation control device according to the embodiment (2) is employed will be described based on the flowchart shown in FIG. The processing operation [2-2] is an operation performed every predetermined period when the separated display is performed (that is, when the separated display flag _fSE is 1).

First, based on the vehicle speed information, it is determined whether the vehicle speed v is equal to or higher than a predetermined speed V (for example, 60 km / h) (step S81), and the vehicle speed v is equal to or higher than the predetermined speed V (ie, high If it is determined that the vehicle is traveling at a speed and the setting condition for setting the passenger occupant PA as the priority operator is satisfied), then it is determined whether or not the passenger occupant flag f _PA is 1. (Step S82).

If it is determined that the passenger seat occupant flag f _PA is not 1 (that is, the passenger seat occupant PA is not set as the priority operator), the process proceeds to step S83 to set the passenger seat occupant PA as the priority operator. Process. The processing operations in steps S83 to S90 are the same as the processing operations in steps S24 to S31 performed by the control unit 12 shown in FIG.

After the process of step S90, a setting condition satisfaction flag F _PA for indicating that the setting condition for setting the passenger occupant PA as the priority operator is satisfied is set to 1 (step S91). If it is determined in step S82 that the passenger seat occupant flag _fPA is 1 (that is, the passenger seat occupant PA has already been set as the priority operator), the routine proceeds to step S91, where the setting condition establishment flag F is set. _{Set PA} to 1.

If it is determined in step S81 that the vehicle speed v is not equal to or higher than the predetermined speed V, it is next determined whether or not the setting condition establishment flag F _PA is 1 (step S92), and the setting condition establishment flag F _{PA is determined.} If it is determined that 1 is 1, it is determined whether or not the vehicle speed v is equal to or lower than a predetermined speed (V−α) based on the vehicle speed information (step S93). The numerical value α is a positive number and serves as a buffer region.

If it is determined that the vehicle speed v is equal to or lower than a predetermined speed (V−α) (that is, the setting condition for setting the passenger occupant PA as the priority operator has not been established), the setting condition establishment flag F _PA is set. Return to 0 (step S94). On the other hand, if it is determined that the vehicle speed v is not less than or equal to the predetermined speed (V−α), the processing operation [2-2] is terminated as it is. Also, if it is determined in step S92 that the setting condition satisfaction flag F _PA is not 1, the processing operation [2-2] is ended as it is.

Next, the processing operation [2-3] performed by the control unit 52 in the display device 51 that employs the operation control device according to the embodiment (2) will be described based on the flowchart shown in FIG. This processing operation [2-3] is performed every predetermined period when the separated display is performed (that is, when the separated display flag _fSE is 1).

First, based on the on / off information of the parking brake, it is determined whether or not the parking brake is on (step S101), and the parking brake is on (that is, the vehicle is stopped and the driver If it is determined that the setting condition for setting DR as the priority operator is satisfied, it is then determined whether or not the driver flag _fDR is 1 (step S102).

If it is determined that the driver flag _fDR is not 1 (that is, the driver DR is not set as a priority operator), the process proceeds to step S103 to perform a process for setting the driver DR as a priority operator. . The processing operations in steps S103 to S110 are the same as the processing operations in steps S13 to S20 performed by the control unit 12 shown in FIG.

After the process of step S110, a setting condition satisfaction flag _FDR for indicating that a setting condition for setting the driver DR as a priority operator is satisfied is set to 1 (step S111). If it is determined in step S102 that the driver flag _fDR is 1 (that is, the driver DR has already been set as a priority operator), the process proceeds to step S111, where the setting condition establishment flag _fDR is set. Set to 1.

If it is determined in step S101 that the parking brake is not on (that is, the setting condition for setting the driver DR as the priority operator has not been established), then the setting condition establishment flag _FDR is set. It is determined whether or not it is 1 (step S112). If it is determined that the setting condition establishment flag _FDR is 1, the setting condition establishment flag _FDR is returned to 0 (step S113). On the other hand, if it is determined that the setting condition satisfaction flag _FDR is not 1, the processing operation [2-3] is terminated as it is.

Next, the processing operation [2-4] performed by the control unit 52 in the display device 51 employing the operation control device according to the embodiment (2) will be described based on the flowchart shown in FIG. Note that this processing operation [2-4] is performed by operating switches and operations that are formed on the display unit 13 by the user when the separated display is performed (that is, when the separated display flag _fSE is 1). This is an operation performed when the unit 14 is operated.

First, it is determined whether or not the priority setting switch 41 _DR for setting the driver DR as the priority operator is operated (step S121). If it is determined that the priority setting switch 41 _DR is operated, then Then, it is determined whether or not the setting condition establishment flag F _PA is 1 (step S122), and the setting condition establishment flag F _PA is 1 (that is, the setting condition for setting the passenger seat occupant PA as the priority operator) Is determined), the operation of the priority setting switch 41 _DR is invalidated, and the processing operation [2-4] is terminated as it is.

On the other hand, if it is determined that the setting condition satisfaction flag F _PA is not 1, the process proceeds to step S123, and a process for setting the driver DR as the priority operator is performed. Note that the processing operation of step S123 is the same as the processing operation of steps S12 to S21 performed by the control unit 12 shown in FIG.

If it is determined in step S121 that the priority setting switch _41DR is not operated, whether or not the priority setting switch 41 _PA for setting the passenger occupant PA as the priority operator is operated next. (Step S124), and if it is determined that the priority setting switch 41 _PA has been operated, it is next determined whether or not the setting condition establishment flag _FDR is 1 (step S125). If it is determined that _FDR is 1 (that is, the setting condition for setting the driver DR as the priority operator is satisfied), the operation of the priority set switch 41 _PA is invalidated and the processing operation [ 2-4].

On the other hand, if it is determined that the setting condition establishment flag _FDR is not 1, the process proceeds to step S126, and a process for setting the passenger seat occupant PA as the priority operator is performed. Note that the processing operation in step S126 is the same as the processing operation in steps S23 to S32 performed by the control unit 12 shown in FIG. 5A, and therefore the description thereof is omitted here.

Further, the control unit 52 in the display device 51 adopting the operation control device according to the embodiment (2) performs the processing operation [1--5] performed by the control unit 12 illustrated in FIG. 6 as the processing operation [2-5]. 3] (operation for performing separate display according to an instruction from the user) can be performed. However, the processing operation [2-5] is performed when the separation display is performed (that is, when the separation display flag _fSE is 1) and the setting condition establishment flags F _DR and F _PA are not 1. This is an operation performed every predetermined period.

  According to the operation control device according to the above embodiment (2), while the setting condition for setting either the driver DR or the passenger occupant PA as the priority operator is satisfied, The corresponding person is set as the priority operator. Thus, for example, when further attention to vehicle driving is required, the passenger's seat occupant PA is set as a priority operator, and a state in which the driver DR cannot be operated is formed, thereby improving vehicle driving safety. Can be increased.

  FIG. 11 is a block diagram schematically showing a main part of an AV / navigation system including a display device employing the operation control device according to the embodiment (3). However, the same components as those in the AV / navigation system shown in FIG. 1 are denoted by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof is omitted here. In the figure, reference numeral 61 denotes a display device mounted at the center of the instrument panel of the vehicle. The display device 61 includes various electronic devices (for example, an audio device 21A) mounted on the same vehicle via the bus line BL. , A navigation device 31A) is connected.

  The display device 61 includes a control unit 62 including a CPU, ROM, RAM, and the like (not shown), a display unit 13, an operation unit 14 including various operation switches 14a to 14h (see FIG. 2), and a buzzer sound generation unit. 15. CD playback end information indicating that CD playback has ended is supplied from the audio device 21A to the bus line BL, and the navigation device 31A will soon arrive at the traffic jam encounter information indicating that a traffic jam will be encountered and the destination. Destination approach information indicating the above is supplied to the bus line BL, and the control unit 62 can acquire the CD reproduction end information, traffic jam encounter information, destination approach information, and the like.

  The control unit 62 transmits data related to operation commands input via operation switches (not shown) provided on the display unit 13 and operation switches 14a to 14h to various electronic devices (audio device 21A, navigation device 31A). In addition, based on data sent from various electronic devices in response to this, information indicating the operating state and operation status of various electronic devices can be displayed on the display unit 13. .

  Further, the control unit 62 performs the processing operations [1-1] and FIG. 5-1 shown in FIG. 3 performed by the control unit 12) (see FIG. 1) as the processing operations [3-1] to [3-3]. The processing operation [1-2] shown in FIG. 5-2 and the processing operation [1-3] shown in FIG. 6 can be performed.

Next, the processing operation [3-4] performed by the control unit 62 in the display device 61 in which the operation control device according to the embodiment (3) is adopted will be described based on the flowchart shown in FIG. The processing operation [3-4] is an operation performed every predetermined period when the separated display is performed (that is, when the separated display flag _fSE is 1).

First, it is determined whether or not traffic jam encounter information or destination approach information has been received (steps S131 and S132), and traffic jam encounter information or destination approach information has been received (that is, a map that provides guidance to the destination). When it is judged that the image is important video), then, it is determined whether the map image is the image for the driver's seat G _DR (step S133).

If it is determined that the map image is the image for the driver's seat G _DR, the program proceeds to step S134, performs processing for setting the driver DR priority operator. Note that the processing operation of step S134 is the same as the processing operation of steps S12 to S21 performed by the control unit 12 shown in FIG.

Meanwhile, the map image is not the image for the driver's seat G _DR (i.e., passenger seat is a picture G _PA) When it is judged that, the process proceeds to step S135, processing for setting a priority operator passenger PA I do. Note that the processing operation of step S135 is the same as the processing operation of steps S23 to S32 performed by the control unit 12 shown in FIG. If it is determined in steps S131 and S132 that neither the traffic jam encounter information nor the destination approach information has been received, it is next determined whether or not CD reproduction end information has been received (step S136). If it is determined that the CD playback end information has been received (that is, the playback status video indicating the CD playback status is an important video), it is next determined whether or not the playback status video is the driver seat video _GDR. Judgment is made (step S137).

If it is determined that the reproduction state image is the image for the driver's seat G _DR, the program proceeds to step S138, performs processing for setting the driver DR priority operator. Meanwhile, the reproduction state image is not the image for the driver's seat G _DR (i.e., passenger seat is a picture G _PA) When it is judged that, the process proceeds to step S139, for setting the passenger PA in the priority operator Process. If it is determined in step S136 that the CD playback end information has not been received, the processing operation [3-4] is ended as it is.

According to the operation control device according to the above embodiment (3), the operation switch (for example, the operation switch shown in FIG. 4) that can correspond to both the map video in the navigation device 31A and the reproduction status video in the audio device 21A. When an operation is performed on the operation switch disposed in the same place, such as 43 _{DR to} 48 _DR and 43 _{PA to} 48 _PA , an important video (for example, Operation control corresponding to the operation is performed on a video having a high possibility of being operated). That is, no operation control is performed on the non-important video.

For example, the operation switch reproduction status image displayed as an image G _PA passenger seat when it is set to the key image, which may correspond to any of the image for the driver's seat G _DR and the passenger seat picture G _PA When the operation is performed, only the operation for the passenger seat image _GPA is valid, and the operation for the driver seat image _GDR is invalid. Therefore, it is possible to validate the operation control for an image that requires more user operation.

  In the operation control device according to the above embodiments (1) to (3), intention display information and vehicle environment information (for example, vehicle speed information, parking brake on / off information, traffic jam encounter information, By setting the priority operator and important video by using the road type information (general road, highway, etc.)) as a trigger, it is possible to realize appropriate operation control desired by the user. In another embodiment, the priority operator may be switched every predetermined period. For example, the priority operator is switched in the order of driver DR, passenger seat occupant PA, driver DR, passenger seat occupant PA for each predetermined period. Thereby, simplification of operation can be achieved. In addition, since the processing is simplified, the processing load can be reduced.

In addition, as said predetermined period, the following ac are mentioned, for example.
a) A period until a certain period (for example, 20 seconds) elapses.
b) A period until a time when no operation is performed exceeds a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds).
c) A period until switching of the priority operator is instructed by another trigger (for example, an operation by the user).

  In still another embodiment, when the priority operator is switched, a period (for example, 3 seconds) in which neither is set as the priority operator may be provided. For example, when the priority operator switches from the driver DR to the passenger seat occupant PA, there is a period during which the operation from either of the two is not accepted, but the operation performed simultaneously with the switching is performed. It is possible to prevent erroneous operation.

It is the block diagram which showed roughly the principal part of AV / navigation system comprised including the display apparatus by which the operation control apparatus which concerns on embodiment (1) of this invention was employ | adopted. It is an external appearance front view of the display apparatus by which the operation control apparatus which concerns on embodiment (1) was employ | adopted. It is the flowchart which showed the processing operation which the control part in the display apparatus by which the operation control apparatus which concerns on embodiment (1) was employ | adopted. (A), (b) is the figure which showed an example displayed on the display part which comprises a display apparatus. It is the flowchart which showed the processing operation which the control part in the display apparatus by which the operation control apparatus which concerns on embodiment (1) was employ | adopted. It is the flowchart which showed the processing operation which the control part in the display apparatus by which the operation control apparatus which concerns on embodiment (1) was employ | adopted. It is the flowchart which showed the processing operation which the control part in the display apparatus by which the operation control apparatus which concerns on embodiment (1) was employ | adopted. It is the block diagram which showed schematically the principal part of AV / navigation system comprised including the display apparatus by which the operation control apparatus which concerns on embodiment (2) was employ | adopted. It is the flowchart which showed the processing operation which the control part in the display apparatus by which the operation control apparatus which concerns on embodiment (2) was employ | adopted. It is the flowchart which showed the processing operation which the control part in the display apparatus by which the operation control apparatus which concerns on embodiment (2) was employ | adopted. It is the flowchart which showed the processing operation which the control part in the display apparatus by which the operation control apparatus which concerns on embodiment (2) was employ | adopted. It is the block diagram which showed schematically the principal part of AV / navigation system comprised including the display apparatus by which the operation control apparatus which concerns on embodiment (3) was employ | adopted. It is the flowchart which showed the processing operation which the control part in the display apparatus by which the operation control apparatus which concerns on embodiment (3) was employ | adopted. It is the figure which showed typically the structure of the display apparatus which implement | achieves a separated display. (A), (b) is the figure which showed an example displayed on the display part which comprises a display apparatus. (A), (b) is the figure which showed an example displayed on the display part which comprises a display apparatus. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating a display form.

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11, 51, 61 Display device 12, 52, 62 Control unit 13 Display unit 15 Buzzer sound generator

Claims (19)

A first video display that is visible from the first direction and not visible from the second direction, and a second video display that is visible from the second direction and not visible from the first direction are the same screen. An operation control device for performing operation control under the same situation as above,
When an operation to an operation switch that can correspond to both the first video and the second video is performed, a person existing in the first direction and a person existing in the second direction An operation control device comprising operation control means for performing operation control in accordance with the operation on an image viewed from a direction in which a priority operator is present. A first video display that is visible from the first direction and not visible from the second direction, and a second video display that is visible from the second direction and not visible from the first direction are the same screen. An operation control device for performing operation control under the same situation as above,
When an operation is performed on an operation switch that can correspond to either the first video or the second video,
Performing operation control according to the operation on the image that is seen from the direction in which the priority operator of the person existing in the first direction and the person existing in the second direction exists,
On the other hand, an operation control device comprising an operation control unit that does not perform an operation control according to the operation on an image viewed from a direction in which the priority operator does not exist.   3. The operation control device according to claim 1, wherein a person who exists in the second direction is set as the priority operator during normal operation. A first video display that is visible from the first direction and not visible from the second direction, and a second video display that is visible from the second direction and not visible from the first direction are the same screen. An operation control device for performing operation control under the same situation as above,
An image that cannot be seen from the direction in which the priority operator of the person in the first direction and the person in the second direction is present is erased, and operation control according to the operation on the image is performed. An operation control device comprising image erasing means for forming a non-existing state. A first video display that is visible from the first direction and not visible from the second direction, and a second video display that is visible from the second direction and not visible from the first direction are the same screen. An operation control device for performing operation control under the same situation as above,
An operation switch that can correspond to an image that cannot be seen from the direction in which the priority operator among the persons existing in the first direction and the person existing in the second direction exists is deleted, and the operation corresponding to the image is performed. An operation control device comprising operation switch erasing means for forming a state in which no operation control is performed.   Based on intention display information for performing an operation from a person existing in the first direction or a person existing in the second direction, a person who has performed the intention display to perform the operation for a predetermined period of time The operation control device according to claim 1, further comprising priority operator setting means for setting a user.   The priority operator switching means for switching the priority operator based on intention display information for instructing switching of the priority operator from a user is provided. The operation control device described in 1. A setting condition is established to determine whether or not a setting condition for setting either the person existing in the first direction or the person existing in the second direction as the priority operator is satisfied. Judgment means,
Based on the determination result by the setting condition establishment determination means, the apparatus includes a priority setting means for setting a corresponding person among the two as the priority operator while the setting condition is satisfied. The operation control device according to any one of claims 1 to 5.   3. The operation control apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising priority operator switching means for switching the priority operator for each predetermined period.   The operation control device according to claim 9, wherein a period during which neither of the priority operators is set as the priority operator is provided when the priority operator is switched.   The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising a notification unit that notifies a user which of the person in the first direction and the person in the second direction is the priority operator. The operation control device according to any one of 1 to 10.   The operation control apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising a guide unit that guides a user that a change has occurred in the setting of the priority operator. A first video display that is visible from the first direction and not visible from the second direction, and a second video display that is visible from the second direction and not visible from the first direction are the same screen. An operation control device for performing operation control under the same situation as above,
When an operation is performed on an operation switch that can handle both the first video and the second video, the operation on the important video of the first video and the second video is performed. An operation control device comprising operation control means for performing operation control according to the above. A first video display that is visible from the first direction and not visible from the second direction, and a second video display that is visible from the second direction and not visible from the first direction are the same screen. An operation control device for performing operation control under the same situation as above,
When an operation is performed on an operation switch that can correspond to either the first video or the second video,
For the video that is an important video of the first video and the second video, operation control according to the operation is performed,
On the other hand, an operation control apparatus comprising an operation control unit that does not perform operation control according to the operation on the video that is not the important video. A first video display that is visible from the first direction and not visible from the second direction, and a second video display that is visible from the second direction and not visible from the first direction are the same screen. An operation control device for performing operation control under the same situation as above,
Video erasing means is provided for erasing a video that is not an important video of the first video and the second video, and forming a state in which operation control according to an operation on the video is not performed. Operation control device. A first video display that is visible from the first direction and not visible from the second direction, and a second video display that is visible from the second direction and not visible from the first direction are the same screen. An operation control device for performing operation control under the same situation as above,
An operation switch erasing unit that erases an operation switch that can correspond to an image that is not an important image of the first image and the second image, and forms a state in which operation control according to an operation on the image is not performed. An operation control device comprising:   An important video setting unit configured to set one of the videos as the important video for a predetermined period based on the information related to the first video or the information related to the second video; The operation control apparatus according to any one of claims 13 to 16, wherein the operation control apparatus is provided.   18. The notification device according to claim 13, further comprising a notification unit that notifies a user which of the first video and the second video is the important video. The operation control device described.   The operation control apparatus according to claim 13, further comprising a guide unit that guides a user that a change has occurred in the setting of the important video.

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