JP2008305321A - Abnormal radio wave notification system for vehicle - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an abnormal radio wave notification system for vehicle, which improves serviceability to a user under a poor radio wave condition. <P>SOLUTION: The abnormal radio wave notification system for vehicle includes an electronic key 11, an integrated ECU 21 of a vehicle BD system (communication means, storing means and control means), and a management center CC. A meter device 30 (notifying means), a navigation system 40 (position information acquiring means and storing means), an engine device 50 having an engine rotation detection sensor 51 (parking estimating means), and a door locking device 60 (electronic apparatus for vehicle) are connected communicably to the integrated ECU 21. The integrated ECU 21 notifies vehicle passengers of abnormal radio wave position information through the meter device 30 when the engine rotation detection sensor 51 estimates vehicle parking and that abnormal radio wave position information transmitted from the management center CC through a center communication terminal 23 coincides with the current vehicle position information acquired by the navigation system 40. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a vehicle radio wave abnormality notification system, and more particularly to a vehicle radio wave abnormality notification system configured to store position information related to a place where radio waves are abnormal.

As this type of device configured to store position information, for example, a vehicle failure diagnosis device described in Patent Document 1 below is known. In this vehicle failure diagnosis device, when a failure of an electronic control device that performs engine control or suspension control is detected, the diagnosis data is stored in a storage means together with position data representing the current position of the vehicle. . According to this, it is possible to accurately identify where the vehicle was at the time of detecting the failure, and the position data can be effectively used in examining the cause of the failure and the countermeasure method.
JP-A-10-160642

  By the way, in recent years, from the viewpoint of convenience, the number of vehicles equipped with vehicle electronic devices that can be operated by transmitting and receiving radio waves tends to increase. For this reason, in an environment where the radio wave condition is bad, it is expected that the number of cases where the vehicle electronic device becomes inoperable increases. Therefore, it is desired to develop a new technology that can appropriately cope with an environment in which the radio wave condition is bad while incorporating the advantages of the above-described conventional technology.

  The subject of this invention is providing the electromagnetic wave abnormality alerting system for vehicles which can improve the serviceability to a user in the environment where a radio wave condition is bad.

Means for Solving the Problems and Effects of the Invention

  In order to solve the above problems, a vehicle radio wave abnormality notification system according to the present invention includes a position information acquisition means for acquiring vehicle position information, a vehicle electronic device operable by transmission and reception of radio waves, and the vehicle electronic device. Between the storage means for storing the position information acquired by the position information acquisition means when the radio wave is inoperable due to an abnormal radio wave as the abnormal radio wave position information, and the abnormal radio wave position information stored in the storage means. Communication means for transmitting various information to a management center capable of transmitting and receiving each other, and vehicle current estimated by the vehicle radio wave position information and position information acquisition means transmitted from the management center when vehicle parking is estimated Control means for informing the vehicle occupant of the radio wave abnormal position information via the notification means on condition that the position information matches the vehicle position information.In this case, the radio wave abnormality information may represent, for example, a position where transmission / reception between the vehicle electronic device and an electronic key capable of operating the vehicle electronic device is impossible.

  In this vehicular radio wave abnormality notification system for vehicles, parking of the vehicle is estimated, and the radio wave abnormal position information transmitted from the management center matches the current position information of the vehicle acquired by the position information acquisition means. As a condition, the control means notifies the vehicle occupant of the radio wave abnormal position information via the notification means.

  For this reason, it can be confirmed that the cause of the inoperability of the vehicular electronic device is not a failure of the vehicular electronic device but an abnormal radio wave. Therefore, it is possible to avoid a situation in which the ECU of the vehicle electronic device is mistakenly replaced by a dealer or the like. In addition, knowing that the parking position of the vehicle is an abnormal radio wave position can be expected to take security measures for the vehicle by the user himself / herself, and the security measures for the vehicle can be ensured.

  In the implementation of the present invention, the radio wave abnormal position information may represent a position where radio waves cannot be transmitted and received between the vehicle and the management center. In this case, for example, the management center periodically transmits a confirmation radio wave to the vehicle, and the notification control unit is acquired by the position information acquisition unit when the vehicle cannot receive the confirmation radio wave. The position information may be set to be stored in the storage means as radio wave abnormal position information.

  According to this, the vehicle's parking position is an abnormal radio wave position, and for example, knowing that it is not possible to receive services from a management center using a mobile communication terminal is expected to increase the security awareness of the vehicle by the user himself / herself. Yes, it is possible to secure security measures for vehicles.

  In the implementation of the present invention, the management center may be set to transmit the radio wave abnormal position information to a plurality of vehicles that can be transmitted to and received from the management center.

  According to this, it is possible to effectively secure the above-described vehicle crime prevention measures in a plurality of vehicles that may be parked at radio wave abnormal positions.

a. First Embodiment Hereinafter, a first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a block diagram schematically illustrating the entire vehicle radio wave abnormality notification system according to the first embodiment of the present invention. The vehicle radio wave abnormality notification system includes an electronic key 11, a vehicle BD system integrated ECU 21, and a management center CC.

  The electronic key 11 is a wireless communication portable device (smart key, security key) carried by the user, and stores a user ID for authentication for each user.

  The integrated ECU 21 includes a microcomputer including a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, an input / output unit, an EEPROM, and the like as main components, and stores, for example, a master ID for authentication verification written in a memory of the EEPROM. The integrated ECU 21 is connected to a transmitter / receiver 22 having a transmitter / receiver circuit and a modulation / demodulation circuit. The integrated ECU 21 receives a user ID from the electronic key 11 via the transmitter / receiver 22 and collates it with a master ID. Further, the integrated ECU 21 repeatedly executes the radio wave abnormal position communication program of FIG. 2 and the radio wave abnormal position notification program of FIG. 3 stored in the ROM.

  The management center CC can automatically provide various services to the user via the center communication terminal 23 (communication means) mounted on the vehicle BD. Specifically, the management center CC notifies the user of the contents of the abnormality in the engine device 50, the brake device, etc. in addition to the maintenance time and various event information.

  Further, the management center CC can provide various services according to the user's request via the mobile communication terminal 12 (for example, a mobile phone or a personal computer) possessed by the user. Specifically, when the user who gets off the vehicle BD confirms with the management center CC the door opening / closing state, the door locking device 60 locking state, the hazard lamp lighting state, the window opening / closing state, etc., the management center CC A confirmation content is returned based on the detection signal of each device. In addition, if the user who gets off the vehicle BD requests to lock the door locking device 60 that he forgot to lock, turn off the hazard lamp he forgot to turn off, or close the window he forgot to close, the management center CC responds to the request. Then, each device is operated remotely (see FIG. 6A).

  A meter device 30, a navigation device 40, an engine device 50, and a door locking device 60 are communicably connected to the integrated ECU 21 via a LAN communication line. The meter device 30 (notification means) includes, for example, a display unit 31 constituted by an LCD and an LCD driver, an audio output unit 32 such as a buzzer and a chime, and a meter ECU 33. The meter ECU 33 includes a microcomputer including a CPU, ROM, RAM, input / output unit, and the like as main components. The meter ECU 33 displays a predetermined warning message on the display unit 31 in accordance with a control command output from the integrated ECU 21, and also has a sound. The output unit 32 outputs a predetermined warning sound.

  The navigation device 40 (position information acquisition means) is based on the GPS module 41 that detects the absolute position of the current position of the vehicle based on radio waves from the satellite, the vehicle speed sensor 42 that detects the travel distance of the vehicle, and the rotational angular velocity of the vehicle. A gyro sensor 43 for detecting the traveling direction of the vehicle and a navigation ECU 44 are provided. The navigation ECU 44 includes a microcomputer including a CPU, ROM, RAM, input / output unit, and the like as main components. The navigation ECU 44 performs control according to a navigation program stored in an HDD (not shown), and also includes a database and map data (for map matching). Based on the data, a database of electronic map data including road data representing road connections, etc., the error of the detected values by the sensors 41 to 43 is corrected to obtain the current position information of the vehicle. The acquired vehicle position information is stored in the integrated ECU 21 or the RAM of the navigation device 40 or the like.

  The engine device 50 includes an engine rotation detection sensor 51 that detects the engine speed and an engine ECU 52. The engine rotation detection sensor 51 (parking estimation means) outputs the detected engine speed to the integrated ECU 21 via the engine ECU 52.

  The door locking device 60 (vehicle electronic device) includes a locking / unlocking detection switch 61 for detecting locking or unlocking of the door, a door locking / unlocking motor 62 for locking or unlocking the door, and a door ECU 63. Yes. The lock / unlock detection switch 61 is connected via the door ECU 63 when the user holding the electronic key 11 touches a lock button provided on the outdoor handle, and when the user touches the outdoor handle, It outputs to integrated ECU21. The lock / unlock detection switch 61 outputs a lock-on signal to the door ECU 63 when the user holding the electronic key 11 is outside the predetermined distance from the vehicle BD, and an unlock-on signal when the user is within the predetermined distance from the vehicle BD. It may be configured to output to the integrated ECU 21.

  The door ECU 63 includes a microcomputer including a CPU, ROM, RAM, input / output unit, and the like as main components, and drives the door locking / unlocking motor 62 so that the door is locked when a locking request signal is input from the integrated ECU 21. When the unlock request signal is input, the door locking / unlocking motor 62 is driven so that the door is unlocked.

  That is, when the integrated ECU 21 inputs a lock on signal or an unlock on signal from the lock / unlock detection switch 61, the integrated ECU 21 requests the electronic key 11 to transmit a user ID. The stored user ID is transmitted. Then, the integrated ECU 21 compares the user ID of the electronic key 11 received via the transceiver 22 with the master ID, and locks the door ECU 63 if the two IDs match (authentication is accepted). A request signal or an unlock request signal is output (see FIG. 4A). The integrated ECU 21 serves as storage means, communication means, and control means.

  Next, the operation of the first embodiment configured as described above will be described. The integrated ECU 21 repeatedly executes the radio wave abnormal position communication program of FIG. 2 and the radio wave abnormal position notification program of FIG. 3 stored in the ROM.

  First, the radio wave abnormal position communication program of FIG. 2 will be described. This radio wave abnormal position communication program shows the processing after the user holding the electronic key 11 gets off the vehicle BD and touches the lock button provided on the outdoor handle or the outdoor handle. Its execution is started. When the radio wave at the position where the vehicle BD gets off is normal, the normal control of FIG. 4A is performed.

  On the other hand, when the radio wave at the position where the vehicle BD gets off is abnormal, as shown in the control at the time of abnormality in FIG. 4B, the lock-on signal or the unlock-on signal from the lock / unlock detection switch 61 is received. Even if the integrated ECU 21 requests the electronic key 11 to transmit a user ID, the response from the electronic key 11 cannot be received. For this reason, the door cannot be locked or unlocked using the electronic key 11.

  In this case, it is determined as “No” in step S11, that is, it is determined that the door cannot be locked (smart lock) or unlocked (smart unlock) by driving the door lock / unlock motor 61, and the process of step S12 is executed. To do. In step S12, the integrated ECU 21 acquires and stores the current position information of the vehicle BD from the navigation device 40, or causes the navigation device 40 to store the position information.

  Next, in step S13, if communication with the management center CC is currently possible, the position information of the vehicle BD stored in step S12 is transmitted to the management center CC as radio wave abnormal position information. If untransmitted position information is stored in addition to the latest position information, the position information is transmitted to the management center CC as radio wave abnormal position information. It progresses to step S14 after the process of step S13.

  In step S14, if new radio wave abnormal position information is stored in the management center CC, the position information is acquired. When the management center CC transmits new radio wave abnormality position information to each vehicle, the management center CC investigates the cause of the radio wave abnormality for each radio wave abnormality position information transmitted from each vehicle, and there is a fact that the radio wave abnormality exists. Only when confirmed, the confirmed abnormal radio wave position information may be transmitted to each vehicle.

  At the present time, the abnormal radio wave position information is transmitted to the management center CC by the processes of steps S13 and S14. When the abnormal radio wave position information cannot be acquired from the management center CC, the radio wave abnormal position information is transmitted to the management center CC. When moving, the radio wave abnormal position information is transmitted to the management center CC by the processes of S13 and S14, and the radio wave abnormal position information is acquired from the management center CC.

  Next, the radio wave abnormal position notification program of FIG. 3 will be described. This radio wave abnormal position notification program is a vehicle that may park at a radio wave abnormal position, for example, when a user parks at the same radio wave abnormal position as the previous time, or when another user parks at a new radio wave abnormal position. Is shown, and its execution is started in step S20.

  In step S21, when the user gets off the vehicle, that is, when the engine in the rotating state is stopped and the engine speed detected by the engine rotation detecting sensor 51 is zero (step S21). In step S22, whether or not the vehicle is in the radio wave abnormal position from the radio wave abnormal position information transmitted from the management center CC, that is, the radio wave abnormal position information already received from the management center CC, It is determined whether or not the current position information of the host vehicle acquired from the navigation device 40 matches. If the two pieces of position information match (“Yes” in step S22), the display unit 31 of the meter device 30 is locked or unlocked by the door locking device 60 using the electronic key 11 in step S23. A warning message indicating that the voice output cannot be performed is displayed, and a predetermined warning sound is output from the voice output unit 32.

  According to this, the same user as the previous time by the processing of steps S22 and S23 can confirm that the cause that the door locking device 60 did not operate is not a failure of the door locking device 60 but an abnormal radio wave. . For this reason, the dealer or the like is not inquired as to whether or not the door locking device 60 is out of order, so that the occurrence of a situation in which, for example, the normal door ECU 63 is incorrectly replaced by the dealer or the like is avoided. In addition, another user knows that the vehicle parking position is an abnormal radio wave position, so that the door locking device 60 can be expected to be manually operated by the user, and the vehicle crime prevention measures are ensured. Moreover, the crime prevention measure for each vehicle is effectively ensured by transmitting the radio wave abnormal position information to a plurality of vehicles that may park at the radio wave abnormal position.

b. Second Embodiment In the first embodiment, the position information that makes it impossible to transmit and receive radio waves between the door locking device 60 and the electronic key 11 is configured to be notified to the user as radio wave abnormal position information. In addition or alternatively, for example, it is possible to notify the user of position information that makes it impossible to transmit and receive radio waves between each vehicle and the management center CC as radio wave abnormal position information. In the second embodiment, the integrated ECU 21 executes the radio wave abnormality notification program of FIG. 5 in addition to or instead of executing the radio wave abnormality position communication program of FIG. 2 and the radio wave abnormality position notification program of FIG. It has become. Since other configurations are the same as those of the first embodiment, description thereof is omitted.

  In the second embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6A, the management center CC periodically transmits a confirmation radio wave for confirmation of reception to the integrated ECU 21, and the vehicle BD is at the normal position of the radio wave. The integrated ECU 21 periodically receives the confirmation radio wave in step S31. When the vehicle BD is in an abnormal position of radio waves (for example, in the basement or in a place where the radio wave condition is bad such that interference radio waves are generated), the integrated ECU 21 cannot receive the confirmation radio wave (“No” in step S32). . In this case, in step S33, as in step S12 of FIG. 2 described above, the integrated ECU 21 acquires and stores the current position information of the vehicle BD from the navigation device 40, or stores the position information in the navigation device 40. Remember.

  And when getting off from the vehicle BD is estimated at the current position, it is determined as “Yes” in steps S36 and S37, and in step S38, the integrated ECU 21 displays on the display unit 31 of the meter device 30. A warning message indicating that the service by the management center CC using the mobile communication terminal 12 cannot be received is displayed, and a predetermined warning sound is output from the voice output unit 32.

  According to this, by knowing that the parking position of the vehicle is a radio wave abnormal position and the service by the management center CC using the mobile communication terminal 12 cannot be received by the processing of steps S37 and S38, the door locking device 60 It can be expected that the user's consciousness will be enhanced so that the user will not forget to lock the vehicle, and the security measures for the vehicle will be secured.

  Thereafter, when the vehicle BD moves to a position where transmission / reception with the management center CC can be performed (“Yes” in step S32), the integrated ECU 21 uses the position information of the vehicle BD stored in step S33 as radio wave abnormal position information. Transmit to the management center CC. In step S35, if new radio wave abnormal position information is stored in the management center CC, the position information is acquired. Also in the second embodiment, when transmitting the new radio wave abnormal position information to each vehicle, the management center CC investigates the cause of the radio wave abnormality for each radio wave abnormal position information transmitted from each vehicle, and Only when the fact that an abnormality exists is confirmed, the confirmed radio wave abnormality position information may be transmitted to each vehicle.

  In the said 1st and 2nd embodiment, although the case where the electronic device for vehicles was the door locking device 60 was demonstrated as a representative, the electronic device for vehicles is not restricted to this, For example, an automatic door opening / closing device, a power window apparatus, etc. The hazard lamp device can be implemented in the same manner as described above.

  In the first and second embodiments, the user's getting off from the vehicle is estimated based on the engine speed detected by the engine rotation detection sensor 51, but in addition to or instead of this. For example, the user's getting off from the vehicle may be estimated when the user is not detected on the seat by the seating detection sensor, or when the vehicle speed detected by the vehicle speed sensor is zero.

The block diagram which shows the electromagnetic wave abnormality notification system for vehicles which concerns on 1st and 2nd embodiment of this invention. The flowchart which shows the electromagnetic wave abnormal position communication program which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention and is performed by integrated ECU shown in FIG. The flowchart which shows the electromagnetic wave abnormal position alerting | reporting program which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention and is performed by integrated ECU shown in FIG. (A) is a schematic diagram when an electromagnetic wave can be transmitted / received between an electronic key and integrated ECU. (B) is a schematic diagram when radio waves cannot be transmitted and received between the electronic key and the integrated ECU. The flowchart which shows the electromagnetic wave abnormality notification program which concerns on 2nd Embodiment of this invention and is performed by integrated ECU shown in FIG. (A) is a schematic diagram when an electromagnetic wave can be transmitted / received between a management center and integrated ECU. (B) is a schematic diagram when radio waves cannot be transmitted and received between the management center and the integrated ECU.

Explanation of symbols

BD vehicle CC management center 11 electronic key 12 mobile communication terminal 21 integrated ECU (communication means, storage means, control means)
22 Transceiver (communication means)
23 Center communication terminal (communication means)
30 Meter device (notification means)
31 Display unit 32 Audio output unit 33 Meter ECU
40 Navigation device (position information acquisition means, storage means)
41 GPS module 42 Vehicle speed sensor 43 Gyro sensor 44 Navi ECU
50 Engine device 51 Engine rotation detection sensor (parking estimation means)
52 Engine ECU
60 Door locking device (electronic equipment for vehicles)
61 Lock / Unlock Detection Switch 62 Door Lock / Unlock Motor 63 Door ECU

Claims (5)

Position information acquisition means for acquiring vehicle position information;
Vehicle electronic devices that can operate by transmitting and receiving radio waves,
Storage means for storing position information acquired by the position information acquisition means when the vehicle electronic device is inoperable due to radio wave abnormality as radio wave abnormality position information;
Communication means for transmitting radio wave abnormal position information stored in the storage means to a management center capable of transmitting and receiving various types of information to and from the vehicle;
On the condition that parking of the vehicle is estimated and the radio wave abnormal position information transmitted from the management center matches the current position information of the vehicle acquired by the position information acquisition means, a radio wave is transmitted to the vehicle occupant. A vehicle radio wave abnormality notification system comprising: control means for notifying abnormal position information via notification means.   The vehicle radio wave abnormality notification according to claim 1, wherein the radio wave abnormality position information represents a position where transmission / reception between the vehicle electronic device and an electronic key capable of operating the vehicle electronic device is impossible. system.   The vehicle radio wave abnormality notification system according to claim 1, wherein the radio wave abnormality position information represents a position where transmission / reception of radio waves between the vehicle and the management center is impossible.   The management center periodically transmits a confirmation radio wave to the vehicle, and the control means uses the position information acquired by the position information acquisition means when the vehicle cannot receive the confirmation radio wave as a radio wave abnormality. The vehicle radio wave abnormality notification system according to claim 3, wherein the vehicle radio wave abnormality notification system is set to be stored in the storage unit as position information.   5. The vehicle according to claim 1, wherein the management center is configured to transmit the radio wave abnormal position information to a plurality of vehicles that can transmit and receive with the management center. Radio wave alarm system.

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