JP2008068714A - Vehicle window controller - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a vehicle window control device capable of suppressing the opening of a window or a sunroof by adequately recognizing a scene where the opening of the window or the sunroof poses a danger. <P>SOLUTION: The vehicle window control device (1) comprises a predetermined backwardly approaching moving body detection means for detecting a predetermined backwardly approaching moving body which approaches one's own vehicle from the backward side and possibly passes through a vicinity of one's own vehicle, and a window opening suppression means for suppressing the action that at least a vehicle window is opened when detecting the predetermined backwardly approaching moving body by the predetermined backwardly approaching moving body detection means. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a vehicle window control device that recognizes a scene where it is dangerous to open a window or a sunroof in a vehicle and suppresses the opening.

Conventionally, when an obstacle is detected in an obstacle detection area extending in the vehicle traveling direction on the side of the vehicle while the vehicle door is being opened, the vehicle door is opened. The invention about the device to suppress is indicated (for example, refer to patent documents 1). This device is intended to avoid a collision between a two-wheeled vehicle passing through the side of the vehicle and the door of the vehicle.
JP 2003-206676 A

  However, the danger that occurs when a two-wheeled vehicle or the like passes near the side of the vehicle is not limited to when the door is opened, but may be dangerous when the window is opened. In particular, it is assumed that a passenger such as a child puts his hand out of the window. In such a situation, not only is there a risk of injury to the occupant, but there is a risk that the motorcycle will also be in danger, especially when the motorcycle passes near the side of the vehicle. Such a risk is very rare when the door is opened during driving, but the situation where the window is opened during driving is a daily occurrence and the situation behind the vehicle when the passenger opens the window. From the fact that it is rare to pay attention to, it is thought that it should be suppressed especially during driving.

  On the other hand, if the operation of opening the window is always suppressed when there is a following vehicle, it is assumed that the control becomes too frequent. Therefore, it is necessary to appropriately determine the control start condition for suppressing the opening of the window.

  The present invention is to solve such problems, and to provide a vehicle window control device that appropriately recognizes a scene where it is dangerous to open a window or a sunroof and suppresses the opening. The main purpose.

  The first aspect of the present invention for achieving the above object is a predetermined rear approach for detecting a predetermined rear approaching mobile body that is close to the host vehicle from the rear and that is likely to pass near the host vehicle. A vehicle window control device comprising: a moving body detection unit; and a window opening suppression unit that suppresses at least an operation of opening a vehicle window when a predetermined backward approaching moving body is detected by the predetermined backward approaching moving body detection unit. It is. The vehicle window control device may be operated only when the host vehicle is traveling, for example.

  According to the first aspect of the present invention, when a predetermined rear approaching moving body that is likely to approach the host vehicle from behind and pass through the vicinity of the host vehicle is detected, at least the operation of opening the vehicle window Is suppressed. Accordingly, it is possible to appropriately recognize a scene where it is dangerous to open the window, and to suppress the opening of the window.

  In the first aspect of the present invention, the window opening suppression means includes vehicle window automatic opening / closing means for automatically opening and closing a vehicle window, and when the predetermined backward approaching moving body is detected by the predetermined backward approaching moving body detection means, It is preferable that the vehicle window automatic opening / closing means is controlled in a direction to close the vehicle window.

  Further, in the first aspect of the present invention, it is more preferable to provide a detection time warning means for warning a passenger when the predetermined backward approaching mobile body detection means is detected by the predetermined backward approaching mobile body detection means.

  In the first aspect of the present invention, the predetermined backward approaching moving body is, for example, a vehicle that approaches the host vehicle at a relative speed equal to or higher than a predetermined speed. Further, the predetermined rear approaching moving body further has a condition that it is a two-wheeled vehicle traveling in the same traveling lane as the own vehicle, and a condition that an interval in the road width direction with the own vehicle is a vehicle within a predetermined distance. May be granted.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, the height restriction object detecting means for detecting the height of the height restriction object existing in the traveling direction of the host vehicle, and the height of the height restriction object detected by the height restriction object detection means are predetermined. A vehicle window control device comprising: a sunroof opening suppression unit that suppresses at least an operation of opening a sunroof of the vehicle when the altitude is below the altitude.

  In the second aspect of the present invention, the sunroof opening suppression means includes sunroof automatic opening / closing means for automatically opening and closing the sunroof of the vehicle, and the height of the height restriction detected by the height restriction detection means is not more than a predetermined height. In this case, it is preferable that the sunroof automatic opening / closing means is controlled in a direction to close the sunroof of the vehicle.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the vehicle window control apparatus which recognizes the scene where it is dangerous to open a window and a sunroof appropriately, and suppresses these opening can be provided.

  Hereinafter, the best mode for carrying out the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[First embodiment]
Hereinafter, the vehicle window control apparatus 1 which concerns on 1st Example of this invention is demonstrated. FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating an example of the overall configuration of the vehicle window control device 1. The vehicle window control device 1 includes, as main components, a rear camera (for right side) 10A, a rear camera (for left side) 10B, a radar device (for right side) 20A, and a radar device (for left side) 20B. And a power window device 30, a buzzer 40, and a vehicle window control ECU (Electronic Control Unit) 50.

  FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an example of an arrangement position of each rear camera and each radar device, an imaging range, and a detection range.

  The rear camera (for the right side) 10A is a camera using an image sensor such as a CCD (Charge-Coupled Device) or a CMOS (Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor) disposed near the right door mirror or at the right end of the rear bumper, for example. The right side of the vehicle is imaged toward the rear in the traveling direction of the vehicle. The rear camera (for the left side) 10B is a camera that uses an image sensor such as a CCD or CMOS disposed near the left door mirror or the left end of the rear bumper, for example, and the left side of the vehicle is related to the traveling direction of the vehicle. Image backwards. The captured images captured by the rear camera (for the right side) 10A and the rear camera (for the left side) 10B are sent to the vehicle window control ECU 50 as image signals generated by an interlace method such as NTSC (National Television Standards Committee). Sent.

  The radar device (for right side) 20A is, for example, a millimeter wave radar device disposed at the right end of the rear end of the vehicle, and the time until the reflected wave of the millimeter wave returns, the angle of the reflected wave, and The distance, direction, and speed of the object are detected using the frequency change. The radar device 20 (for the right side) A periodically performs such detection, and transmits information on the detected object to the vehicle window control ECU 50. In addition to the millimeter wave radar device, a laser radar, an infrared radar, a sound wave radar (sonar), a stereo camera device, etc. can be considered as means for detecting the distance of the object.

  FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating an example of the configuration of the power window device 30. As shown in the figure, the power window device 30 includes an open / close switch 31 that allows an occupant to open and close a window (window glass), a power window computer 32 that controls the entire power window device 30, a drive circuit 33, and a motor 34. , A power transmission mechanism 35, a window 36, and Hall ICs 37A and 37B. Drive circuit 33 to Hall ICs 37A and 37B (in the broken line area in FIG. 3) are arranged for each window of the vehicle, but in the following, for the sake of simplifying the description, A description will be given assuming that any one of the windows is arranged.

  The power window computer 32 is, for example, a computer unit in which an EEPROM (Electrically Erasable Read Only Memory), a RAM, and the like are connected to each other via a bus with a CPU at the center. In addition, an I / O port, a timer, a counter, etc. Prepare. The EEPROM stores programs executed by the CPU and data.

  The drive circuit 33 includes, for example, a plurality of switchable relay switches, and drives the motor 34 in an arbitrary rotation direction according to an instruction from the power window computer 32. The power transmission mechanism 35 lowers (opens) or raises (closes) the window 36 by converting the rotational force of the drive shaft of the motor 34 into a linear force.

  Further, Hall ICs 37 </ b> A and 37 </ b> B, which are rotation sensors that output a pulse signal synchronized with the rotation of the motor 34, are connected to a drive shaft (for example, a worm gear) of the motor 34. The Hall IC 37A outputs a two-cycle pulse signal to the power window computer 32 every time the drive shaft of the motor 34 makes one rotation. The Hall IC 37 </ b> B outputs to the power window computer 32 a pulse signal that varies depending on the rotation direction (forward rotation direction or reverse rotation direction) of the motor 34. The power window computer 32 recognizes the moving amount of the window 36 by counting the output pulses of the Hall IC 37A and the moving direction of the window 36 by detecting the period of the output pulses of the Hall IC 37B.

  The power window computer 32 basically generates an instruction signal for the drive circuit 33 based on the operation of the open / close switch 31. For example, while the open / close switch 31 is being raised, an instruction signal for the drive circuit 33 is generated so as to raise the window 36 at a constant speed (when the fully closed state is reached halfway, the signal generation is stopped). To do). Further, while the open / close switch 31 is being lowered, an instruction signal for the drive circuit 33 is generated so as to lower the window 36 at a constant speed (the signal generation is stopped when the open / close switch 31 is fully opened halfway). . Further, when the open / close switch 31 is operated up and down two steps, an instruction signal for the drive circuit 33 is generated so as to raise or lower the window 36 until it is fully closed or fully opened.

  Further, when the power window computer 32 detects an instruction signal from the vehicle window control ECU 50 as will be described later, instead of (or in addition to) the drive control of the motor 34 based on the operation of the opening / closing switch 31 described above. Then, drive control of the motor 34 is performed based on an instruction signal from the vehicle window control ECU 50.

  The vehicle window control ECU 50 is a computer unit having the same configuration as the power window computer 32, for example. The vehicle window control ECU 50 detects a predetermined rear approaching moving body based on information transmitted from each of the rear cameras and the radar device, and closes the window 36 when the predetermined rear approaching moving body is detected. An instruction signal is transmitted to the power window computer 32 so as to perform drive control (hereinafter, transmission of the instruction signal to the power window computer 32 is referred to as opening suppression control). At this time, the buzzer 40 is instructed to warn the occupant of the danger of opening the window 36 and warning about the occupant's hand being caught when the window 36 is closed.

  The predetermined rear approaching moving body is a moving body that is highly likely to pass near the host vehicle. For example, the vehicle etc. which approach a self-vehicle from back at the vehicle speed considerably larger than a self-vehicle are pointed out. Therefore, in a scene where there is a predetermined rear approaching moving body, there is a possibility that a risk of crossing with a predetermined rear approaching moving body passing through the side of the host vehicle from behind by taking out a hand or the like from the window 36 may occur. I think that.

  The detection of the predetermined rear approaching moving body is, for example, (1) a vehicle traveling in the same direction as the own vehicle (hereinafter simply referred to as a rear vehicle), and at a relative speed equal to or higher than a predetermined speed. A two-wheeled vehicle approaching the vehicle and traveling in the same lane as the host vehicle is detected as a predetermined backward approaching moving body. (2) A vehicle that is a rear vehicle and is approaching the host vehicle at a relative speed equal to or higher than a predetermined speed and that is within a predetermined distance from the host vehicle in the road width direction is a predetermined rear approaching moving body. May be detected. It should be noted that it is more realistic to place restrictions such as “vehicles within a certain distance with respect to the longitudinal direction of the road” with respect to “the rear of the host vehicle”. In addition, it is a problem to determine how much the predetermined distance is determined. For example, it is appropriate to determine the distance that can be reached when the occupant moves out of the window 36. Therefore, it is determined to be about several tens [cm] to several hundreds [cm] (more specifically, 40 [cm], 60 [cm], 80 [cm], 100 [cm], 120 [cm], etc.). be able to.

  In addition, a vehicle that satisfies one of the conditions (1) and (2) may be detected as a predetermined backward approaching moving body (hereinafter described as adopting this method; taking safety into consideration). It is also possible to detect a vehicle that satisfies both of the conditions (1) and (2) as a predetermined backward approaching moving body. Further, more simply (3) a rear vehicle that is approaching the host vehicle at a relative speed equal to or higher than a predetermined speed may be detected as a predetermined rear approaching moving body.

  A rear vehicle approaching the host vehicle at a relative speed of a predetermined speed or higher is a vehicle that is likely to overtake the host vehicle thereafter. Such a rear vehicle, such as a two-wheeled vehicle traveling in the same traveling lane as the host vehicle or a vehicle having a distance within a predetermined distance from the host vehicle in the road width direction, is a lateral distance from the host vehicle. It can be said that the vehicle has a high possibility of passing the host vehicle in a state where there is not much, that is, a mobile body having a high possibility of passing near the host vehicle. Therefore, if the window 36 is opened when such a predetermined rear approaching moving body exists, there is a possibility that a risk that the occupant crosses the predetermined rear approaching moving body when the occupant puts out a hand or the like from the window 36 exists. Therefore, the opening suppression control is performed.

  Hereinafter, a determination method and the like when detecting a predetermined backward approaching moving body will be described. The recognition of the rear vehicle can be performed by pattern matching processing or the like for the captured image of each rear camera, or by moving body recognition based on the detection data of each radar device. Further, recognition by communication such as inter-vehicle communication may be performed.

  The recognition of the relative speed can be performed based on a change in the size of the rear vehicle in the captured image of each rear camera (assuming that the rear vehicle has been recognized) and detection data of each radar device.

  For determining whether or not the vehicle is traveling in the same traveling lane as that of the host vehicle, the vehicle lane is recognized by analyzing the captured image of each rear camera (assuming that the rear vehicle is recognized) and each rear This can be done by recognizing the driving lane of the rear vehicle by analyzing the captured image of the camera. The determination of whether or not the vehicle is a two-wheeled vehicle may include pattern matching processing for images captured by each rear camera, and recognition of the size of a moving object based on detection data (such as the magnitude of reflected waves) of each radar device. Can be done based on.

  FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating a state in which it is determined whether or not an interval in the road width direction with the host vehicle is within a predetermined distance. The distance in the road width direction with the host vehicle is within a predetermined distance, as shown in FIG. 4A, the distance in the road width direction between the right end of the host vehicle and the left end of the rear vehicle is within a predetermined distance. That is, or as shown in FIG. 4B, the distance between the left end of the host vehicle and the right end of the rear vehicle in the road width direction is within a predetermined distance. As shown in FIG. 4 (C), a vehicle that overlaps with the own vehicle in the road width direction is excluded because it cannot be said that there is an interval, but as shown in FIG. 4 (D), there is a portion that overlaps in the road width direction. If the distance is minute, the distance is changed by a slight change of course thereafter, and therefore, it may be regarded as having a minute distance (> 0).

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 5, the determination when the road is curved is a problem. For example, each rear camera that acquires information such as road curvature and road width from an in-vehicle navigation device and reflects the acquired information. The captured image analysis may be performed. More specifically, the interval can be obtained based on the difference between the displacement X of the right end of the host vehicle from the traveling lane center line and the displacement Y of the left end of the rear vehicle from the traveling lane center line (and vice versa). The same applies;

  By such recognition and determination, it is possible to appropriately detect a predetermined backward approaching moving body that is likely to approach the host vehicle from behind and pass through the vicinity of the host vehicle.

  When the opening suppression control is executed as a result of detecting the predetermined backward approaching moving body, the power window computer 32 (1) When the window 36 is in the fully closed state, the power window computer 32 opens the window 36 by the open / close switch 31. Prohibit the opening (or suppress the opening so that it opens only at a lower speed than usual). (2) When the window 36 is not fully closed, for example, an instruction signal for the drive circuit 33 is generated so as to close the window 36 at a lower speed than usual (to reduce the risk of pinching). . At this time, it is not always necessary to bring the window 36 to the fully closed state, and it is possible to leave a window opening that does not allow the occupant to reach out. This is also to reduce the danger of the passenger's hand being caught due to the window 36 being closed. It is more preferable to detect the pinching by monitoring the output torque of the motor 34.

  By such control, when the predetermined backward approaching moving body actually passes near the own vehicle, the risk that the occupant crosses the predetermined backward approaching moving body by putting out a hand or the like from the window 36 is reduced. . Further, even if the occupant does not actually put out a hand etc. from the window 36, it is assumed that the driver of the two-wheeled vehicle will be disappointed if the vehicle window 36 is opened especially when the two-wheeled vehicle overtakes the vehicle. From this point of view, it is preferable that the opening operation of the window 36 is prohibited.

  In a scene where the predetermined backward approaching moving body is predicted to pass through the right side of the host vehicle as illustrated in FIG. 4A, the opening suppression control is executed only on the right window of the vehicle, and FIG. In the scene where the predetermined backward approaching moving body is predicted to pass through the left side of the host vehicle as illustrated in B), the opening suppression control may be executed only for the left window.

  According to the vehicle window control device 1 of the present embodiment described above, it is possible to appropriately recognize a scene where it is dangerous to open the window 36 and to suppress the opening of the window 36.

[Second Embodiment]
Hereinafter, the vehicle window control device 2 according to the second embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an example of the overall configuration of the vehicle window control device 2. The vehicle window control device 2 includes, as main components, a front camera 60, a radar device 70, a communication device 80, a sunroof device 90, and a means for detecting the height of an altitude-restricted object that exists in the traveling direction of the host vehicle. The buzzer 100 and the vehicle window control ECU 110 are provided. Here, the altitude-restricted object refers to an object whose altitude that can be passed from the road surface is limited, such as a bridge over the road.

  The front camera 60 is, for example, a camera that uses an image sensor such as a CCD or a CMOS disposed in the center upper part of the windshield, and has an optical axis directed obliquely downward in front of the vehicle and images a road in front of the vehicle. To do. The captured image of the front camera 60 is transmitted to the vehicle window control ECU 110 as an image signal generated by an interlace method such as NTSC, for example.

  The radar device 70 is, for example, a millimeter wave radar device disposed behind the front grille, and uses the time until the reflected wave of the millimeter wave returns, the angle of the reflected wave, and the frequency change of the object. Detect direction, speed. The radar device 70 periodically performs such detection, and transmits information regarding the detected object to the vehicle window control ECU 110. As in the first embodiment, replacement with other types of radar devices is possible.

  The communication device 80 includes, for example, a receiver for DSRC (Dedicated Short Range Communication). DSRC is a communication technique that has already been put into practical use in ETC (Electronic Toll Collection System) and means dedicated narrow-area communication. The communication device 80 receives the height of the altitude restriction object from the altitude restriction objects provided with the communication device, and transmits it to the vehicle window control ECU 110.

  The sunroof device 90 is, for example, an electric sunroof device. In the present embodiment, detailed description regarding the configuration of the sunroof device 90 is omitted. Similar to the power window device 30 in the first embodiment, the sunroof device 90 basically opens and closes the sunroof by a motor or a power transmission mechanism based on the switch operation of the occupant. When an instruction signal from the vehicle window control ECU 110 is detected, the sunroof based on the instruction signal from the vehicle window control ECU 110 is used instead of (or in addition to) the opening / closing drive of the sunroof based on the occupant's switch operation. Open / close drive.

  The vehicle window control ECU 110 is a computer unit having the same configuration as the power window computer 32 in the first embodiment, for example. The vehicle window control ECU 110 detects the height of an altitude-restricted object that exists in the traveling direction of the host vehicle (may be limited within a certain distance in front of the host vehicle) and detects the height of the detected altitude-restricted object. Is below a predetermined altitude, an instruction signal is transmitted to the sunroof device 90 so as to perform drive control in the direction of closing the sunroof (hereinafter referred to as opening suppression control as in the first embodiment). At this time, the buzzer 100 is instructed to warn the occupant of the danger of opening the sunroof and the occupant's hand being caught by the sunroof being closed.

  The height of the altitude-restricted object can be obtained by, for example, captured image analysis of the front camera 60 in consideration of the distance from the altitude-restricted object detected by the radar device 70. It is also possible to use information received by the communication device 80 as described above.

  Here, how much the predetermined altitude is determined becomes a problem. For example, it is appropriate to determine the altitude so that the occupant protrudes his head from the sunroof to see the scenery. Therefore, the height can be set to a level obtained by adding several tens [cm] to the vehicle height of the host vehicle.

  If the sunroof is opened when the host vehicle passes under an altitude-restricted object having a height that is less than or equal to the predetermined altitude set in this way, the occupant will collide with the altitude-restricted object by taking the head out of the sunroof. Since there is a possibility that such a risk may occur, the opening suppression control is performed.

  When the opening restraint control is executed as a result of detection of an altitude restricted object of a predetermined altitude or less, the sunroof device is (1) when the sunroof is fully closed, by the occupant's switch operation. Prohibit the sunroof from opening (or suppress the opening so that it opens only at a lower speed than usual). Further, (2) when the sunroof is not fully closed, the sunroof is controlled to be opened and closed at a lower speed than usual, for example. At this time, the sunroof does not necessarily have to be fully closed, as in the first embodiment.

  Such control reduces the risk of a passenger colliding with an altitude-restricted object when the vehicle passes under an altitude-restricted object having a height that is less than or equal to a predetermined altitude, such that the occupant lifts his head from the sunroof. Is done. Accordingly, it is possible to appropriately recognize a scene where it is dangerous to open the sunroof, and to suppress the opening of the sunroof.

  The best mode for carrying out the present invention has been described above with reference to the embodiments. However, the present invention is not limited to these embodiments, and various modifications can be made without departing from the scope of the present invention. And substitutions can be added.

  For example, in the first embodiment, the rear camera and the radar device are provided on the left and right sides of the host vehicle. However, the configuration may be such that only one side is captured or detected.

  In the first and second embodiments, the opening suppression control may simply prohibit or suppress the opening operation, or may not be automatically closed when the window or sunroof is opened. Instead, the passenger may be prompted to close.

  Regarding the hardware configuration, the vehicle window control ECU 50 may be integrated into the power window computer 32 or the control computer of the sunroof device.

  Moreover, although illustrated as what was applied to the vehicle provided with a power window device or an electric sunroof device, it is provided with a manual window device or a sunroof device, and simply prohibits or suppresses the opening operation using a latch mechanism or the like. Also good.

  The present invention can be used in the automobile manufacturing industry, the automobile parts manufacturing industry, and the like.

It is a figure which shows an example of the whole structure of the vehicle window control apparatus. It is a figure which shows an example of arrangement | positioning position of each rear camera and each radar apparatus, an imaging range, and a detection range. 2 is a diagram illustrating an example of a configuration of a power window device 30. FIG. It is a figure which shows a mode that it is determined whether the space | interval regarding the road width direction with the own vehicle is within a predetermined distance. It is a figure which shows a mode that it is judged whether the space | interval regarding the road width direction with the own vehicle is less than predetermined distance when a road is curvilinear. It is a figure which shows an example of the whole structure of the vehicle window control apparatus.

Explanation of symbols

1, 2 Vehicle window control device 10A Rear camera (for right side)
10B Rear camera (for left side)
20A Radar device (for right side)
20B Radar device (for left side)
30 Power Window Device 31 Open / Close Switch 32 Power Window Computer 33 Drive Circuit 34 Motor 35 Power Transmission Mechanism 36 Window 37A, 37B Hall IC
40, 100 Buzzer 50, 110 Vehicle window control ECU
60 Front camera 70 Radar device 80 Communication device 90 Sunroof device

Claims (8)

A predetermined rear approaching mobile body detection means for detecting a predetermined rear approaching mobile body which is a mobile body approaching the host vehicle from the rear and has a high possibility of passing near the host vehicle;
A window opening restraining means for restraining at least an operation of opening a vehicle window when the predetermined backward approaching moving body detecting means is detected by the predetermined backward approaching moving body detecting means;
A vehicle window control device. The vehicle window control device according to claim 1,
The window opening suppression means includes vehicle window automatic opening / closing means that automatically opens and closes a vehicle window, and closes the vehicle window when a predetermined backward approaching moving body is detected by the predetermined backward approaching moving body detection means. Means for controlling the vehicle window automatic opening and closing means;
Vehicle window control device. The vehicle window control device according to claim 1 or 2,
A detection time warning means for warning a passenger when a predetermined rear approaching moving body is detected by the predetermined rear approaching moving body detection means;
Vehicle window control device. The vehicle window control device according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
The predetermined backward approaching moving body is a vehicle that approaches the host vehicle at a relative speed equal to or higher than a predetermined speed.
Vehicle window control device. The vehicle window control device according to claim 4,
The predetermined rear approaching moving body is a two-wheeled vehicle traveling in the same traveling lane as the host vehicle.
Vehicle window control device. The vehicle window control device according to claim 4 or 5,
The predetermined rear approaching moving body is a vehicle window control device, which is a vehicle having a predetermined distance from the host vehicle in the road width direction. An altitude limiting object detecting means for detecting the height of the altitude limiting object existing in the traveling direction of the host vehicle;
Sunroof opening suppression means that suppresses at least the operation of opening the sunroof of the vehicle when the height of the altitude restriction detected by the altitude restriction object detecting means is not more than a predetermined altitude;
A vehicle window control device. The vehicle window control device according to claim 7,
The sunroof opening suppression means includes sunroof automatic opening / closing means for automatically opening and closing the sunroof of the vehicle, and when the height of the height restriction detected by the height restriction detection means is less than a predetermined height, Means for controlling the sunroof automatic opening and closing means in the closing direction;
Vehicle window control device.

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