JP2009161103A - Vehicle control device and vehicle control system using the same - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a vehicle control device and a vehicle control system using the same, for reducing a hardware quantity and a software quantity required for a setting adjustment of the communication setting or cooperation control, by integrating the setting adjusting function of the communication setting or the cooperation control to a control device independently of the control device. <P>SOLUTION: The control devices 20, 22, 30, 32, 40, 50, 60 and 62 control behavior of a control object mounted on a vehicle. An intra box 200 detects a change in a system constitution such as replacement of the control device different in a supplier, post-installation of the control device and updating of software and hardware via a communication system 410. A communication setting means 220 of the intra box 200 adjusts the communication setting to the respective control devices in response to the detected system constitution. A processing device as the hardware such as a CPU, a ROM, a RAM and a flash memory constituting the intra box 200, is constituted of an independent processing device different from the control device. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a vehicle control device that adjusts communication settings or cooperative control settings for a control device that controls the behavior of a control target mounted on a vehicle, and a vehicle control system using the vehicle control device.

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a vehicle control system that controls the behavior of a control target mounted on a vehicle by a control device connected to a communication system such as a network is known (see, for example, Patent Document 1).
In Patent Document 1, a plurality of control devices have a system master that manages a network bus. Then, for example, the versions of the system masters of a plurality of control devices are compared, and the control device having the latest version of the system master is registered as the network bus manager and controls communication as the bus manager.

Also, in a vehicle control system in which a plurality of control devices cooperate to control the behavior of a control target, the control devices control behavior control cooperation or control behavior control cooperation between control devices. It is conceivable to provide a separate control means.
JP-T-2004-538559

  However, in a configuration in which a plurality of control devices have a system master as in Patent Document 1, a system master of a control device that is not registered as a bus manager is an unnecessary function for the control device.

  Further, in a vehicle control system in which a plurality of control devices cooperate to control the behavior of a control target, each control device or each cooperation control means has a function of adjusting the setting of cooperation control in accordance with a change in the system configuration. There is a problem that the amount of hardware and the amount of software of the control device or the linkage control means increase.

  The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problem, and integrates adjustment functions for communication settings or linkage control settings for a control device independently of the control device, and is required for setting adjustments for communication settings or linkage control. An object of the present invention is to provide a vehicle control device that reduces the amount of hardware and software, and a vehicle control system using the same.

  According to the invention described in claims 1 to 22, and 40, 41, the communication setting means is provided independently of the control device for controlling the behavior of the control object mounted on the vehicle, and is connected to the communication system. Adjust the communication settings for the device.

  Here, the fact that the communication setting means is provided independently of the control device is separated from the behavior control by the control device for the control target, and the function of the communication setting means for adjusting the communication setting for the control device is independent. , Indicating that they are integrated. That is, it does not necessarily indicate that the processing device as hardware configuring the communication setting unit is different from the processing device configuring the control device. For example, at least a part of the control device and the communication setting unit may be configured by the same processing device. As the processing device, for example, a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, and the like are conceivable.

  Since the communication setting means provided independently of the control device integrates and adjusts the communication settings for the control device connected to the communication system, it is not necessary to provide each control device with a function for adjusting the communication settings. Thereby, the amount of hardware and software of a control device can be reduced.

  In addition, since the communication setting means that functions independently of the control apparatus adjusts the communication setting for the control apparatus, the communication setting means is associated with the removal of the control apparatus from the communication system, the change of the hardware or software of the control apparatus, etc. The adjustment of the communication setting for the control device can be adjusted without involving the function of the control device. Then, the vehicle control device can perform plug and play of the control device in the vehicle.

Further, for example, if only the adjustment part of the communication setting peculiar to each vehicle type is changed, the communication setting for the control device can be easily adjusted according to the vehicle type by a general and common vehicle control device.
According to the second aspect of the present invention, a plurality of maps defining communication settings for the control device according to combination information of control devices connected to the communication system are stored in the storage means, and the communication setting means acquires The map is switched and selected according to the combination information, and the communication setting for the control device is adjusted based on the selected map.

By storing the combination information of the control devices connected to the communication system in a plurality of maps in advance, the communication settings for the control devices can be easily adjusted based on the selected map.
According to the third aspect of the present invention, the communication setting unit acquires combination information of the control devices connected to the communication system, and adjusts communication settings for the control device based on the acquired combination information.

  This eliminates the need to previously store a plurality of maps for adjusting communication settings. Therefore, the capacity of the storage means can be reduced. In addition, since the communication setting can be adjusted flexibly based on the combination information instead of the fixed communication setting information stored in the map, it is possible to easily cope with a change in the combination of control devices connected to the communication system.

According to the invention described in claim 4, the communication setting means acquires the supply source of the control device as combination information.
Thereby, even if it is a control apparatus which implement | achieves the same function, for example, the communication setting with respect to the control apparatus from which a communication setting differs by the difference in a supplier can be adjusted appropriately.

According to the invention described in claim 5, the communication setting means acquires the presence / absence of an optional function in the control device as combination information.
Thereby, the communication setting with respect to a control apparatus can be adjusted appropriately according to the presence or absence of the optional function of a control apparatus.

According to the invention described in claim 6, the communication setting means acquires the software version of the control device as combination information.
Thereby, for example, even when software of some control devices is updated and the version becomes new, communication settings for the control device can be appropriately adjusted according to the updated version.

  In addition, when the software of the control device is updated, the software is not updated in other control devices that should be updated in response to this update, and vehicle control is not possible due to the mismatch of the software versions between the control devices. When matching occurs, appropriate measures such as not permitting connection to the communication system of the control device whose software has been updated can be implemented.

According to the seventh aspect of the present invention, the communication setting means acquires the product number of the control device as combination information.
Thereby, for example, even if parts of some control devices are replaced, communication settings for the control device can be appropriately adjusted according to the control device in which the components are replaced.

  Further, when the parts of the control device are exchanged, the parts are not exchanged in other control devices that should be exchanged in accordance with this exchange, and the vehicle control is inconsistent due to the unmatch of the parts of the control device. In such a case, it is possible to implement appropriate measures such as not permitting connection to the communication system of the control device whose parts have been replaced.

According to the eighth aspect of the present invention, the communication setting means acquires product information of the control device attached to the communication system as combination information.
As a result, even if a retrofit device that is not connected to the communication system in the initial configuration at the time of shipment is connected to the communication system after shipment, the communication settings for the control device can be adjusted appropriately according to the retrofit control device.

According to the ninth aspect of the present invention, the authentication unit determines whether or not the control device connected to the communication system is appropriate.
Thus, when the authentication unit determines that an unauthorized control device other than the control device permitted to connect to the communication system is connected to the communication system, the communication setting unit connects the unauthorized control device to the communication system. not allowed. For example, even if an unauthorized control device is connected to the communication system, the unauthorized control device cannot communicate using the communication system.

  According to the invention described in claim 10, the communication setting means converts one or a plurality of control devices into objects for each function, and adjusts the communication settings in units of objects. Here, “for each function” means that the communication source can be considered as one object, for example, the same supply source or the same installation regardless of the vehicle type.

  Thereby, the communication setting means can perform processing such as adjusting the communication setting for each object and not changing the adjusted communication setting within the object. As a result, it is easy to exchange object units that realize the same function.

  According to the invention described in claim 11, the communication setting means acquires the version of the object, and adjusts the communication setting for the object based on the acquired version of the object.

  Accordingly, for example, when an object is updated and a version becomes new, communication settings for the object can be appropriately adjusted according to the updated version.

  In addition, when an object is updated, it is not updated in another object or control device to be updated in accordance with this update, and a version between objects or between an object and a control device that is not converted into an object. When the vehicle control is inconsistent due to the unmatching, it is possible to take appropriate measures such as not permitting connection of the updated object to the communication system.

According to a twelfth aspect of the present invention, the communication setting means adjusts communication settings for commonly used control devices.
Thus, for example, a vehicle control device that is partially different depending on the vehicle type, or a general-purpose device that is commonly used in different vehicle control systems with different control devices connected to the same vehicle control device or different vehicle types. Communication settings for the control device can be easily adjusted. As a result, a general-purpose commonly used control device can be easily installed in many vehicles.

According to a thirteenth aspect of the present invention, the communication setting means inquires of the communication setting information from the control device connected to the communication system.
For example, when the control device does not notify the vehicle control device of its own communication setting when connecting to the communication system, the communication setting means inquires of the control device for the communication setting without leaving the connected control device as it is. Thus, it is possible to clarify whether to permit or prohibit the connection of the control device to the communication system based on the response to the inquiry.

  Further, since the communication setting means inquires information necessary for adjusting the communication setting for the control device, if there is a response to the inquiry from the control device, the communication setting for the control device can be appropriately adjusted based on the response.

According to the invention described in claim 14, the communication setting means notifies the communication setting information to the control device connected to the communication system.
Thereby, based on the communication setting information notified from the communication setting means to the control device, the control device can adjust the communication settings necessary for communication in the communication system. As a result, in order to adjust the communication settings for the control device, it is possible to reduce the load of communication performed between the control device and the communication setting means.

  According to the fifteenth aspect of the present invention, the communication setting means transmits the connection procedure and connection timing with the communication system, and the disconnection procedure and disconnection timing from the communication system to the control device connected to the communication system.

  Thereby, the time for which the control device is connected to the communication system can be shortened as much as possible. As a result, communication load, power consumption, and heat generation at timings that are not necessarily required by the control device can be reduced.

According to the invention described in claim 16, the communication interface means is connected to each of a plurality of communication systems to which the control device is connected to at least one of them.
When the communication specifications of multiple communication systems are the same or the control device can support connection to communication systems with different communication specifications, the control device can be properly connected to the communication system in consideration of the communication load of each communication system. .

According to the seventeenth aspect of the present invention, the gateway means for processing the data transfer between the plurality of communication interface means is provided.
Thereby, communication can be performed without a decrease in the control processing speed due to the communication processing load of the control device by way of the gateway between the control devices separately connected to the plurality of communication systems.

  According to the eighteenth aspect, at least one of the plurality of communication interface means has a communication specification different from that of the other communication interface means. That is, at least one of the plurality of communication systems has a communication specification different from that of other communication systems.

  Thereby, the control apparatus adapted to the communication specification can be connected to the communication system. As a result, the control device that controls the behavior of the control target is not limited to a device corresponding to one type of communication specification, and can be flexibly selected from devices corresponding to different communication specifications.

According to the nineteenth aspect of the present invention, when a communication system and a communication interface unit connected to each other are set as one set, each set is supplied with power from a different power source.
As a result, even if a power supply that supplies power to one set fails, communication can be performed using the other set if the power supply that supplies power to the other set is normal.

  By the way, for example, when information is shared between a plurality of communication systems and one function is realized by cooperation of control devices connected to each of the plurality of communication systems, power supply to one set is stopped, When power is supplied to the set, functions that can be realized by cooperation of a plurality of control devices are insufficiently performed.

  Therefore, according to the twentieth aspect of the present invention, when a communication system and a communication interface unit connected to each other are set as one set, the sets share information with each other, and each set is supplied with power from a common power source. In this case, the communication specifications of each group may be the same or different.

  Thereby, when the power supply is normal, power is supplied to all of the plurality of sets, and when the power supply fails, power is not supplied to all the sets. As a result, for example, when a plurality of control devices that control the behavior of a control target mounted on a vehicle in cooperation are divided into a plurality of sets and connected, only the control devices connected to the set function. The state can be avoided.

According to the twenty-first and thirty-eighth aspects, the vehicle control device is supplied with power from a power source different from the power source that supplies power to the control device.
Thereby, electric power can be secured on the vehicle control device side regardless of the operating state of the power supply on the control device side.

According to a twenty-second aspect of the present invention, the communication setting means is constituted by a processing device different from the processing device constituting the control device.
Thereby, the communication setting means can perform, for example, calculation or storage and reading of information regardless of the malfunction of the processing device of the control device.

  According to the invention described in claims 23 to 40 and 42, the cooperation control means performs the cooperation control between a plurality of control devices that control the behavior of the control target mounted on the vehicle, and the cooperation control setting means performs the cooperation control. The setting of the cooperation control by the control means is adjusted, and the cooperation control means and the cooperation control setting means are provided independently of the control device.

  Here, the fact that the cooperation control means and the cooperation control setting means are provided independently of the control device is separated from the behavior control by the control device for the control target, and the cooperation control by the cooperation control means for a plurality of control devices. This indicates that the function and the function of the cooperation control setting means for adjusting the setting of the cooperation control by the cooperation control means are independent and integrated. That is, it does not necessarily indicate that the processing device as hardware constituting the cooperation control means and the cooperation control setting means is different from the processing device constituting the control device. For example, at least some of the control device, the cooperation control unit, and the cooperation control setting unit may be configured by the same processing device. As the processing device, for example, a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, and the like are conceivable.

  The cooperation control means provided independently of the control device controls the cooperation with the control device, and the cooperation control setting means integrates and adjusts the setting of the cooperation control by the cooperation control means. There is no need to provide a function for adjusting the setting of linkage control. Thereby, the amount of hardware and software of a control device can be reduced.

  In addition, since the cooperation control setting means independent of the function of the control device adjusts the setting of the cooperation control by the cooperation control means for the control device, along with the attachment / detachment of the control device, the change of the hardware or software of the control device, etc. The cooperation control setting means can adjust the setting of the cooperation control for the control device without involving the function of the control device. Then, the vehicle control device can perform plug and play of the control device in the vehicle.

  Further, for example, if only the adjustment part of the setting of the cooperative control peculiar to each vehicle type is changed, the setting of the cooperative control for the control device can be easily adjusted according to the vehicle type by the general and common vehicle control device.

  According to the invention described in claim 24, the cooperation control setting means acquires the combination information of the control devices that the cooperation control means performs the cooperation control, and selects and selects the map according to the acquired combination information. Adjust the linkage control settings based on the map.

By storing the combination information of the control devices in a plurality of maps in advance, the setting of the cooperative control for the control devices can be easily adjusted based on the map.
According to the invention described in claim 25, the cooperation control setting means acquires the combination information of the control devices, and adjusts the setting of the cooperation control based on the acquired combination information.

  Thereby, it is not necessary to previously store a plurality of maps for adjusting the setting of the cooperation control by the cooperation control means. Therefore, the capacity of the storage means can be reduced. In addition, since the setting of coordination control can be flexibly adjusted based on the combination information instead of the fixed coordination control setting adjustment information stored in the map, the coordination control means can change the combination of control devices that implement the coordination control. Can be easily handled.

According to a twenty-sixth aspect of the present invention, the linkage control setting unit acquires the supply source of the control device as combination information.
Thereby, even if it is a control apparatus which implement | achieves the same function, for example, the setting of cooperation control with respect to the control apparatus from which the setting of cooperation control differs by the difference in a supply source can be adjusted appropriately.

According to a twenty-seventh aspect of the present invention, the linkage control setting means acquires the presence / absence of an optional function in the control device as combination information.
Thereby, the setting of the linkage control for the control device can be appropriately adjusted according to the presence or absence of the optional function of the control device.

According to a twenty-eighth aspect of the present invention, the cooperation control setting unit acquires the software version of the control device as combination information.
Thereby, for example, even if software of some control devices is updated and the version becomes new, it is possible to appropriately adjust the setting of cooperative control for the control device according to the updated version.

  In addition, when the software of the control device is updated, the software is not updated in other control devices that should be updated in response to this update, and vehicle control is not possible due to the mismatch of the software versions between the control devices. If a match occurs, an appropriate action can be taken, such as not allowing the software-updated controller to connect to the vehicle control system.

According to the invention as set forth in claim 29, the linkage control setting means acquires the product number of the control device as combination information.
Thereby, for example, even if parts of some control devices are replaced, it is possible to appropriately adjust the setting of the cooperative control for the control device according to the control device in which the components are replaced.

  Further, when the parts of the control device are exchanged, the parts are not exchanged in other control devices that should be exchanged in accordance with this exchange, and the vehicle control is inconsistent due to the unmatch of the parts of the control device. In such a case, it is possible to perform appropriate measures such as not permitting connection of the control device whose parts have been replaced to the vehicle control system.

According to a thirty-third aspect of the present invention, the linkage control setting means acquires product information of a control device to be retrofitted as combination information.
Thus, even if a retrofit component that is not connected to the vehicle control system in the initial configuration at the time of shipment is connected to the vehicle control system after shipment, the setting of the cooperative control for the control device can be appropriately adjusted according to the retrofitted control device.

According to the invention as set forth in claim 31, the authentication means determines whether or not the control device for which the cooperation control means controls the cooperation.
Thus, when the authentication unit determines that an unauthorized control device other than the control device permitted to connect to the vehicle control system is connected to the vehicle control system, the cooperative control setting unit Do not allow unauthorized connections. For example, even if an unauthorized control device is connected, the unauthorized control device cannot receive cooperation control by the cooperation control means.

  According to a thirty-second aspect of the present invention, the cooperation control setting unit converts one or a plurality of control devices into objects for each function, and adjusts the setting of the cooperation control in units of objects. Here, “for each function” means that, for example, the supply source is the same, or it is commonly installed regardless of the vehicle type, and can be considered as one object as the cooperation control setting means.

  Thereby, the linkage control setting means can perform processing such as adjusting the setting of the linkage control for each object and not changing the adjusted linkage control setting for the object. As a result, it is easy to exchange object units that realize the same function.

  According to a thirty-third aspect of the present invention, the cooperation control setting unit acquires the version of the object, and adjusts the setting of the cooperation control for the object based on the acquired version of the object.

  Thereby, for example, even if the object is updated and the version becomes new, the setting of the cooperative control for the object can be appropriately adjusted according to the updated version.

  In addition, when an object is updated, other objects to be updated in response to this update, or a control device that is not converted into an object has not been updated, and controls that are not converted into objects or objects. If the vehicle control is inconsistent due to a version mismatch with the device, appropriate measures such as not allowing the updated object to connect to the vehicle control system can be implemented.

According to a thirty-fourth aspect of the present invention, the cooperation control setting unit adjusts the setting of the cooperation control for commonly used control devices.
Thus, for example, a vehicle control device that is partially different depending on the vehicle type, or a general-purpose device that is commonly used in different vehicle control systems with different control devices connected to the same vehicle control device or different vehicle types. It is possible to easily adjust the setting of cooperative control for the control device. As a result, a commonly used general-purpose control device can be easily installed in many vehicles.

According to a thirty-fifth aspect of the present invention, the cooperation control setting means inquires of the control device about the setting information of the cooperation control.
For example, when the control device does not notify the vehicle control device of its cooperative control setting when connecting to the vehicle control system, the cooperative control setting means cooperates with the control device without leaving the connected control device as it is. By inquiring about the control setting, it is possible to clarify whether the connection of the control device to the vehicle control system is permitted or prohibited based on the response to the inquiry.

  In addition, since the cooperation control setting unit inquires information necessary for adjusting the setting of the cooperation control for the control device, if there is a response to the inquiry from the control device, the cooperation control setting for the control device is appropriately set based on the response. Can be adjusted.

According to a thirty-sixth aspect of the present invention, the cooperation control setting means notifies the control device of setting information for cooperation control.
Thereby, based on the cooperation control setting information notified from the cooperation control setting means to the control device, the control apparatus can adjust the setting of the cooperation control necessary for the cooperation control means to perform the cooperation control. As a result, the load of communication performed between the control device and the cooperation control setting unit can be reduced in order to adjust the setting of the cooperation control for the control device.

  According to a thirty-seventh aspect of the present invention, the cooperation control setting unit notifies the control device of the connection procedure and connection timing with the cooperation control unit, and the disconnection procedure and disconnection timing from the cooperation control unit.

  Thereby, the time which the control apparatus is connected to a cooperation control means can be shortened as much as possible. As a result, communication load, power consumption, and heat generation at timings that are not necessarily required by the control device can be reduced.

According to a thirty-ninth aspect of the present invention, the cooperation control means and the cooperation control setting means are configured by a processing device that is different from the processing device that constitutes the control device.
Thereby, the cooperation control means and the cooperation control setting means can perform, for example, calculation or storage and reading of information regardless of the malfunction of the processing device of the control device.

According to a forty-first aspect of the present invention, the apparatus further comprises an external interface unit with the management device for adjusting the communication setting for the control device.
Thereby, in addition to the communication setting unit of the vehicle control device, the communication setting for the control device can be adjusted by the external management device via the external interface unit. As a result, even if a control device that cannot be processed by the communication setting information of the communication setting means of the vehicle control device is connected, the communication setting for the control device can be appropriately adjusted by the management device having a large amount of information and the latest information.

According to a forty-second aspect of the present invention, the information processing apparatus further includes an external interface unit with the management apparatus that adjusts the setting of the cooperation control.
Thereby, in addition to the cooperation control setting means of the vehicle control device, the setting of the cooperation control for the control device can be adjusted by the external management device via the external interface means. As a result, even if a control device that cannot be processed by the cooperative control setting information of the cooperative control setting means of the vehicle control device is connected, the management device having a large amount of information and the latest information appropriately adjusts the cooperative control setting for the control device. it can.

According to the invention as set forth in claim 43, it further comprises an external interface means with the management device for determining the suitability of the control device.
Thereby, in addition to the communication setting means or the cooperative control setting means of the vehicle control device, it is possible to determine whether the control device connected to the vehicle control system via the external interface means is appropriate by an external management device. As a result, even if a control device that cannot determine the appropriateness of connection by the communication setting means or the cooperative control setting means of the vehicle control device is connected, the amount of information is large, and the management device that can determine the appropriateness or fraud of the control device in more detail The suitability of the control device connected to the vehicle control system can be determined appropriately.

  The functions of the plurality of means provided in the present invention are realized by hardware resources whose functions are specified by the configuration itself, hardware resources whose functions are specified by a program, or a combination thereof. The functions of the plurality of means are not limited to those realized by hardware resources that are physically independent of each other.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
[First Embodiment]
A vehicle control system using the vehicle control apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention is shown in FIG.

(Vehicle control system 10)
The vehicle control system 10 includes control devices 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, an intra box 200, a power supply 260, a communication system 410, and the like. The control devices 20, 30, 40, 50, 60 and the intra box 200 are connected to the communication system 410 to form an in-vehicle LAN.

  Control devices (Electronic Control Units; ECUs) 20, 22, 30, 32, 40, 50, 60, and 62 are control devices that control the behavior of a control target mounted on the vehicle. These control devices may be devices that individually control each control target, or may be devices that control a functional domain in which control targets are grouped for each function, such as a drive system and a braking system of a vehicle. Good.

  The control device 20 and the control device 22 have the same function and different supply sources. The control device 32 is a device obtained by removing optional parts from the control device 30. The control device 40 is a retrofit device that is not mounted at the time of shipment. The control device 50 is a device that can update the version of some software (SW) from V1.0 to V1.1. The control device 62 is a V3.0 device that is exchanged with the V2.0 control device 60 in which a malfunction or the like has occurred.

  The intra box 200 detects changes in the system configuration such as replacement of control devices from different suppliers, retrofit of the control devices, software and hardware updates, etc. via the communication system 410. Then, the intra box 200 adjusts communication settings for the control device according to the detected system configuration.

  The communication system 410 is a communication line in the in-vehicle LAN. In the first embodiment, the communication system 410 has the same communication specification of one system. However, as will be described later, the communication system of the in-vehicle LAN may be a plurality of systems. In this case, the communication specifications may be the same or different.

(Intra box 200)
The intra box 200 includes a communication interface unit 210, a communication setting unit 220, an authentication unit 230, a storage unit 240, an external interface unit 250, and the like. The intra box 200 constitutes the vehicle control device described in the claims. The communication interface unit 210, the communication setting unit 220, the authentication unit 230, the storage unit 240, and the external interface unit 250 are configured by a rewritable nonvolatile memory such as a CPU, ROM, RAM, and flash memory (not shown).

  The processing device as hardware such as the CPU, ROM, RAM, and flash memory constituting the intra box 200 is an independent processing device different from the control devices 20, 22, 30, 32, 40, 50, 60, 62. It consists of Thereby, even if a malfunction occurs in the processing device of the control device, the intrabox 200 can perform, for example, calculation or storage and reading of information.

The power source 260 is a power source different from the power source that supplies power to the control device, and supplies power to the intra box 200 and the communication system 410.
The management device 400 is a device for diagnosing the vehicle control system 10 and adjusts communication settings for the control device connected to the communication system 410 via the intra box 200 by connecting to the external interface means 250. The management device 400 has a larger amount of communication setting information than the communication setting information map stored in the storage unit 240, and the communication setting information of the management device 40 is updated to the latest version. Therefore, even if a retrofit control device whose communication setting cannot be adjusted by the communication setting means 220 is connected to the communication system 410, the communication setting for the control device can be adjusted appropriately.

  In addition, the management device 400 can determine whether the control device is appropriate or illegal in more detail than the communication setting unit 220 even if a control device that cannot determine whether the connection to the communication system 410 can be determined by the communication setting unit 220 is connected.

  The intra box 200 functions as the following units according to a control program stored in a storage unit such as a ROM or a flash memory of the intra box 200 or a circuit configuration.

(Communication interface means 210)
The communication interface unit 210 is connected to the communication system 410. The intra box 200 transmits / receives data to / from each control device via the communication system 410.

(Communication setting means 220)
The communication setting unit 220 acquires combination information of control devices connected to the communication system 410, that is, information indicating what control device is connected to the communication system 410.

  Further, the communication setting unit 220 may acquire product information such as a control device supplier connected to the communication system 410, a software version, a hardware version, and a control device request for communication settings as combination information. desirable. The communication setting unit 220 may acquire the combination information by inquiring of the control device connected to the communication system 410 when the control device connects to the communication system 410, or connected to the communication system 410. You may acquire by notifying from a control apparatus.

  The communication setting unit 220 adjusts the communication setting for the control device according to the acquired combination information of the control device. The adjustment of the communication setting is to adjust the priority of communication between the control devices, the control device of the other party to transmit / receive, the order of communication data, and the like according to the combination of the control devices connected to the communication system 410.

  Further, the communication setting means 220 adjusts the communication setting of a common device used in common in different vehicle control systems of different control devices connected to different vehicle types, different intra boxes, or even the same vehicle type. To do. Thereby, a general-purpose commonly used control device can be easily mounted on many vehicles.

  Further, it is desirable that the communication setting unit 220 determines whether or not the control device is connected to the communication system 410 based on the acquired product information of the control device. For example, communication settings are not performed for a control device that does not respond to an inquiry, and connection to the communication system 410 is prohibited.

  In addition, when the software and hardware of the control device are updated, the communication setting unit 220 is not updated in another control device that should be updated in accordance with this update, and the version mismatch between the control devices. When inconsistency occurs in vehicle control, appropriate measures such as not allowing connection of the updated control device to the communication system can be implemented.

  Further, the communication setting unit 220 may transmit communication setting information to the control device. Based on the communication setting information transmitted from the communication setting unit 220, the control device can perform communication settings necessary for communication on the communication system 410 by itself. Thereby, it is possible to reduce a load of communication performed between the control device and the communication setting unit 220 in order to adjust the communication setting of the control device.

  It is desirable that the communication setting means 220 transmits the connection procedure and connection timing with the communication system 410 and the disconnection procedure and disconnection timing from the communication system 410 to the control device as communication setting information. Thereby, the time which the control apparatus is connected to the communication system 410 can be shortened as much as possible. As a result, the communication load, power consumption and heat generation of the control device can be reduced.

  The communication setting unit 220 is provided independently of the control device and integrates and adjusts the communication settings for the control device connected to the communication system 410. Therefore, it is necessary to provide each control device with a function for adjusting the communication settings. There is no. Thereby, the amount of hardware and software required for the communication setting adjustment function for the control device can be reduced.

  In addition, since the communication setting unit 220 having a function independent of the control device adjusts the communication setting for the control device, the communication setting unit is attached to the communication system when the control device is attached or detached, or the hardware or software of the control device is changed. 220 can adjust the communication setting for the control device without involving the function of the control device. Thereby, the intra-box 200 can perform plug and play of the control device in the vehicle.

  Further, for example, if only the adjustment part of the communication setting peculiar to each vehicle type is changed, the communication setting for the control device can be easily adjusted according to the vehicle type by the general and common intra box 200.

(Authentication means 230)
The authentication unit 230 determines whether the control device connected to the communication system 410 is appropriate. If the control device is an unauthorized modification, the authentication unit 230 does not permit the unauthorized control device to connect to the communication system 410. For example, the authentication unit 230 has a list of authentication numbers of control devices that can be connected to the communication system 410. If the control device corresponds to the authentication number in the list, the authentication unit 230 permits connection to the communication system 410 and authenticates the list. If the control device does not correspond to the number, connection is not permitted.

(Storage unit 240)
The memory | storage means 240 has memorize | stored the communication setting with respect to a control apparatus as a map based on the combination information for every vehicle type of the control apparatus connected to a communication system. One or more communication setting information maps are stored for each vehicle type in accordance with possible combinations of control devices. The communication setting unit 220 switches and selects the map according to the combination information of the control devices, and adjusts the communication setting for the control device connected to the communication system 410 based on the map.

  As described above, by storing in advance a combination information of control devices connected to the communication system 410 in a plurality of maps, communication settings for the control devices can be easily adjusted based on the maps.

(External interface means 250)
The external interface unit 250 establishes an interface for connecting to the management device 400.

  Next, the communication setting adjustment routine 1 to the communication setting adjustment routine 5 performed by the intrabox 200 will be described with reference to FIGS. In each routine, “S” represents a step.

(Communication setting adjustment routine 1)
The communication setting adjustment routine 1 shown in FIG. 2 is performed when the vehicle control system starts up when the ignition key is turned on, for example, when a request from the management device 400 or communication setting adjustment can be processed in a short time such as map switching. To be executed. Alternatively, when it takes a long time to adjust the communication settings, the communication setting adjustment routine 1 is executed during the termination of the vehicle system when the ignition is turned off after recognizing the necessity of adjusting the communication settings with the ignition key on.

  In S500, the intra box 200 detects a control device connected to the communication system 410, and acquires combination information of the connected control devices by a notification from the control device or an inquiry to the control device.

  In S502, the intra box 200 determines the vehicle type based on the combination information of the control devices. And the intra box 200 switches and selects the communication setting information map according to a vehicle type from the communication setting information map memorize | stored in the memory | storage means 240, and adjusts the communication setting of a control apparatus based on the selected communication setting information map. (S504, S506, S508).

  The communication setting of the control device can be easily adjusted by a simple process of switching the communication setting information map according to the combination information of the control device. The communication setting information map is not limited to one for each vehicle type, and there may be a plurality of communication setting information maps for each vehicle type, for example, depending on the combination of control devices connected to the communication system 410.

(Communication setting adjustment routine 2)
The intra box 200 may execute a communication setting adjustment routine 2 shown in FIG. 3 instead of the communication setting adjustment routine 1 of FIG.

  In contrast to the communication setting adjustment routine 1 of FIG. 2, the communication setting adjustment routine 2 shown in FIG. 3 does not store the communication setting information map for each vehicle type in the storage means 240, and the control device according to the combination information of the control devices. This routine adjusts the communication settings.

  In S510, the intra box 200 detects a control device connected to the communication system 410, acquires control device combination information, and receives a communication setting request from the control device. The communication settings required from the control device include communication priority, transmission / reception delay allowable time, and the like.

In S512, the intra box 200 adjusts the communication setting of the control device based on the combination information of the control device and the communication setting request from the control device. In step S514, the intra box 200 rewrites the communication setting information map based on the adjusted communication setting information. In the communication setting adjustment routine 2, control for connecting to the communication system 410 is not provided for each vehicle type. Based on the device combination information, the communication setting is adjusted and the communication setting information map is rewritten. That is, there is one type of communication setting information map.

  This eliminates the need to store a plurality of communication setting information maps for adjusting communication settings. Therefore, the capacity of the storage unit 240 can be reduced. In addition, since the communication setting can be adjusted flexibly based on the combination information instead of the fixed communication setting information stored in the map, it is possible to easily cope with a change in the connection configuration of the control device connected to the communication system 410.

In this case, since it takes time to reset all communications, if the part to be reset in advance is limited to a different area for each vehicle, the resetting process can be processed in a short time.
(Communication setting adjustment routine 3)
The intra box 200 may execute a communication setting adjustment routine 3 shown in FIG. 4 instead of the communication setting adjustment routine 1 of FIG.

  In step S520, the intra box 200 detects a control device connected to the communication system 410 and acquires control device combination information. Furthermore, in S522, the intra box 200 acquires product information such as software version, hardware version (product number), and supply source in each control device as control device combination information.

  In S524, the intra box 200 determines the vehicle type and the communication setting adjustment condition based on the product information described above based on the combination information of the control device including the product information acquired in S520 and S522.

  And the intra box 200 switches and selects the communication setting information map according to the adjustment condition of the communication setting based on a vehicle type and product information from the communication setting information map memorize | stored in the memory | storage means 240, and selected communication setting The communication settings of the control device are adjusted based on the information map (S526, S528, S530).

(Communication setting adjustment routine 4)
In the communication setting adjustment routine 4 shown in FIG. 5, in S540, the intrabox 200 determines whether or not the first communication setting is adjusted. If it is not the first communication setting (S540: No), the intra-box 200 ends this routine and executes the communication setting adjustment routine 1 shown in FIG.

  If it is the first communication setting (S540: Yes), the intrabox 200 acquires the combination information of the control device (S500), and determines the vehicle type based on the acquired combination information (S502).

  And the intra box 200 switches and selects the communication setting information map according to a vehicle type from the communication setting information map memorize | stored in the memory | storage means 240, and adjusts the communication setting of a control apparatus based on the selected communication setting information map. (S542, S544, S546). In the initial adjustment of communication settings in S542, S544, and S546, the intra box 200 is common in different vehicle control systems of control devices connected to different vehicle types, different intra boxes, or even the same vehicle type. The communication settings of the control device including the common device used for the adjustment are adjusted.

  Thus, by adjusting the communication settings of the common device among the control devices in the initial adjustment of the communication settings, it is possible to easily adjust the communication settings of a general-purpose control device commonly used in different vehicle types or different intra boxes. As a result, a general-purpose commonly used control device can be easily installed in many vehicle types.

(Communication setting adjustment routine 5)
The intra box 200 may execute a communication setting adjustment routine 5 shown in FIG. 6 instead of the communication setting adjustment routine 1 shown in FIG.

  In the communication setting adjustment routine 5 illustrated in FIG. 6, the intrabox 200 performs authentication determination of the control device connected to the communication system 410 in S550. The intrabox 200 permits connection to the communication system 410 only to the control device that has authenticated the connection to the communication system 410 (S550: appropriate), and after S500, the same processing as the communication setting adjustment routine 1 of FIG. To implement.

  The intra-box 200 does not allow a control device that has not authenticated the connection to the communication system 410 to connect to the communication system 410 (S550: Unauthorized). Then, the intrabox 200 ends this routine without adjusting the communication settings for the control device that is not authenticated.

[Second Embodiment]
A vehicle control system according to a second embodiment of the present invention is shown in FIG. In addition, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected to the substantially same component as 1st Embodiment.

  In the vehicle control system 12 according to the second embodiment, the control device 72 that realizes the function 1A and the control device 74 that realizes the function 2A have a high degree of control coordination with respect to the vehicle behavior, and realize one function with a plurality of control devices. Or a group of control devices that are commonly used for different vehicle types with the same or different suppliers, and constitutes one object 70. For example, the control device 72 is an engine ECU, and the control device 74 is a shift control ECU. Since the tightness of the cooperative control with respect to the vehicle behavior between the control device 72 and the control device 74 is high, the control device 72 and the control device 74 are converted into objects.

  Then, a control device 76 that realizes a function 1B similar to the function 1A is used as the same engine ECU instead of the control device 72, and a function 2B similar to the function 2A is realized as the same shift control ECU instead of the control device 74. Even when the control device 78 is used, the control device 76 and the control device 78 constitute the object 70. The communication setting unit 220 does not change the communication setting for the object 70 even if the control device configuring the same object 70 changes.

  Here, the communication setting is a communication timing, a communication slot, or the like assigned to the object 70 that satisfies the constraint conditions such as the allowable delay time, processing order, and information freshness required by the object 70. When the control device is changed, in the object 70, the arrangement and priority of information to be communicated in the allocated resource, and the contents of the information to be transmitted / received are combined with the function 1A and the function 2A, the function 1B and the function 2B, It may be set for each combination.

  Since the control device 80 that realizes the function 3 and the control device 90 that realizes the function 4 are not formed into objects, the communication setting unit 220 adjusts the communication settings of the control devices 80 and 90 in the communication system 410. Set optimally among free resources.

  On the other hand, the control device 102 that realizes the function 5 constitutes the object 100 as one control device. Therefore, even when another control device that realizes the function 5 is used instead of the control device 102, the other control device constitutes the object 100. The communication setting unit 220 does not change the communication setting for the control device that realizes the function 5. This communication setting is the same as the content described in the object 70.

  As described above, since the communication setting unit 220 does not change the communication setting for the object, the adjustment load of the communication setting by the communication setting unit 220 is reduced as compared with the case where the communication setting is adjusted according to the control device. In addition, it becomes easy to exchange control devices or add functions within the object. Furthermore, since the stability of information and processing in the object and the guarantee of the cooperation processing speed are ensured, it is possible to realize plug-and-play of a control device with a higher degree of safety.

  Further, the communication setting unit 220 acquires product information such as a control device supplier connected to the communication system 410, a software version, a hardware version, and a control device request for communication settings as combination information. In addition, it is desirable to get the version of the object. The communication setting unit 220 may acquire the version of the object by inquiring from the object connected to the communication system 410 when the object connects to the communication system 410 or from the object connected to the communication system 410. May be obtained. The communication setting unit 220 adjusts the communication setting for the object based on the acquired version of the object.

  In addition, when the object is updated, the communication setting unit 220 is not updated in another control device or object to be updated in accordance with this update, and the control setting device 220, the objects, or the object and the object are not updated. When inconsistency occurs in vehicle control due to version mismatch with a control device that has not been converted, appropriate measures such as not allowing connection of the updated object to the communication system can be implemented.

[Third Embodiment]
A vehicle control system according to a third embodiment of the present invention is shown in FIG. In addition, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected to the substantially same component as 2nd Embodiment. In FIG. 8, in the intra box 270, the authentication unit 230, the storage unit 240, and the external interface unit 250 are omitted.

  In the vehicle control system 14 of the third embodiment, communication interface means 280 and 282 are connected to the two communication systems 420 and 422, respectively. The gateway 290 mediates communication data between the communication system 420 and the communication system 422. Further, power is supplied to the communication interface means 280 and 282 and the communication systems 420 and 422 from a power source 300 different from the power source that supplies power to the control device.

  The communication specifications of the communication systems 420 and 422 may be the same or different depending on the design requirements of the vehicle control system. When the communication specifications of the communication systems 420 and 422 are different, each control device connects to the communication systems 420 and 422 according to its own communication specifications.

  When the communication specifications of the communication systems 420 and 422 are the same, if the communication system for connecting the control devices is selected based on the communication load in each of the communication systems 420 and 422 and the tightness of the cooperative control between the control devices. Good. Accordingly, the control device can be appropriately connected to the communication systems 420 and 422 in consideration of the communication load of the communication systems 420 and 422 and the tightness of the cooperative control between the control devices.

  In the third embodiment, when the communication system 420 and the communication interface unit 280, and the communication system 422 and the communication interface unit 282 are set as one set, each set receives power from the power source 300 different from the power source that supplies power to the control device. Therefore, communication can be performed in the communication systems 420 and 422 regardless of whether the control device is activated or stopped.

  In addition, since power is supplied from a different power source 300 for each set, even if one power supply cannot supply power, communication can be performed by a set of communication system and communication interface means supplied with power from the other power supply. Can be implemented.

[Fourth Embodiment]
A vehicle control system according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention is shown in FIG. In addition, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected to the substantially same component as 3rd Embodiment. In FIG. 9, the authentication unit 230, the storage unit 240, and the external interface unit 250 are omitted from the intra box 310.

  In the vehicle control system 16 shown in FIG. 9, the communication system 420 and the communication system 422 share information, and behavior control by a control device connected to both communication systems, for example, the control device 80 and the control device 102, is performed. One vehicle behavior is controlled by cooperation. Therefore, the vehicle behavior cannot be controlled even if only one communication system operates. As in the third embodiment, the communication specifications of the communication systems 420 and 422 may be the same or different depending on the design requirements of the vehicle control system.

  Therefore, in the vehicle control system 16 of the fourth embodiment, the communication systems 420 and 422 and the communication interface means 280 and 282 are supplied with power from the common power supply 300. As a result, power is supplied to only one of the communication systems, and insufficient control of the vehicle behavior is prevented using only one communication system.

[Fifth Embodiment]
A vehicle control system according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention is shown in FIG. In addition, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected to the substantially same component as 1st Embodiment.

  In the vehicle control system 18 of the fifth embodiment, the intra box 320 as a vehicle control device includes a communication interface unit 210, a link control unit 330, a link control setting unit 340, an authentication unit 230, a storage unit 240, an external interface unit 250, and the like. Consists of

  The intra-box 320 detects a change in system configuration such as replacement of a control device with a different supplier, retrofit of the control device, software and product update via the communication system 410. And the intra box 320 adjusts the setting of the cooperation control with respect to the control apparatus which cooperates and controls the behavior with respect to the control object mounted in the vehicle according to the detected system configuration.

  The management apparatus 400 of the fifth embodiment adjusts the setting of cooperative control for the control apparatus by the cooperative control means 330 by connecting to the external interface means 250. The management apparatus 400 has a larger amount of setting information for cooperative control than the cooperative control setting information map stored in the storage unit 240, and the cooperative control setting information of the management apparatus 400 has been updated to the latest version. . Therefore, even if a retrofit control device that cannot adjust the setting of the cooperation control by the cooperation control setting unit 340 is connected to the communication system 410, the setting of the cooperation control for the control device can be appropriately adjusted.

  In addition, the management device 400 determines whether the control device is appropriate or illegal in more detail than the cooperation control setting unit 340 even when the cooperation control setting unit 340 cannot determine whether the control device for which the cooperation control unit 330 performs the cooperation control is appropriate. Can be judged.

Next, the cooperation control means 330, the cooperation control setting means 340, the authentication means 230, and the storage means 240 of the intra box 320 will be described.
(Cooperation control means 330)
The cooperation control means 330 controls the cooperation of the control devices that control the behavior of the same tire that is the control target, such as a steering control device and a brake control device.

(Cooperation control setting means 340)
The cooperation control setting unit 340 acquires combination information of control devices for which the cooperation control unit 330 performs the cooperation control, that is, information on which control device the cooperation control unit 330 performs the cooperation control.

  Further, the cooperation control setting unit 340 combines the product information such as the control device supply source, the software version, the hardware version, and the control device request for the setting of the cooperation control with which the cooperation control unit 330 performs the cooperation control. It is desirable to acquire the version of the object as in the second embodiment although not shown. The cooperation control setting unit 340 may acquire the combination information and the object version by inquiring of the control device or the object when the control device or the object is connected to the communication system 410, or the control connected to the communication system 410. You may acquire by notifying from an apparatus or an object.

  The cooperation control setting unit 340 adjusts the setting of the cooperation control for the control device or the object according to the acquired combination information of the control devices or the version of the object. The coordination control setting adjustment refers to the priority order of behavior control between control devices for objects to be controlled, between objects, or between an object and a control device that is not objected, the control amount of the control device or object for the control target, and the like. The coordination control means 330 adjusts according to the structure of the control apparatus or object which performs coordination control.

  Further, the communication linkage control setting means 340 is a linkage control for a common device that is commonly used in different vehicle control systems of different control devices connected to different vehicle types, different intra boxes, or the same vehicle type. Adjust the setting. Thereby, a general-purpose commonly used control device can be easily mounted on many vehicles.

  Further, it is desirable that the cooperation control setting unit 340 determines whether or not the control device for which the cooperation control unit 330 controls cooperation is appropriate based on the response content to the inquiry about product information to the control device. For example, for the control device that does not respond to an inquiry, the setting of the cooperation control is not performed, and the cooperation control by the cooperation control unit 330 is prohibited.

  Further, when the software, hardware, or object of the control device is updated, the cooperative control setting unit 340 is not updated in another control device or object that should be updated in accordance with this update, and the control device When inconsistency occurs in vehicle control due to version mismatch between objects, between objects, or between an object and a control device, an appropriate control such as not allowing connection of the updated control device or object to the vehicle control system 18 Treatment can be performed.

  Further, the cooperation control setting unit 340 may notify the control device of the cooperation control setting information. Based on the cooperation control setting information notified from the cooperation control setting unit 340, the control device can perform setting of cooperation control necessary for behavior control on the control target. Thereby, it is possible to reduce a load of communication performed between the control device and the cooperation control setting unit 340 in order to adjust the behavior control setting by the control device.

  It is desirable that the cooperation control setting unit 340 transmits the connection procedure and connection timing with the cooperation control unit 330 and the separation procedure and separation timing from the cooperation control unit 330 to the control device as the cooperation control setting information. Thereby, the time which the control apparatus is connected to the cooperation control means 330 can be shortened as much as possible. As a result, the communication load, power consumption and heat generation of the control device can be reduced.

  The cooperation control means 330 provided independently of the control device controls the cooperation with the control device, and the cooperation control setting means 340 integrates and adjusts the setting of the cooperation control by the cooperation control means 330. There is no need to provide cooperation control and a function for adjusting the setting of cooperation control. Thereby, it is possible to reduce the amount of hardware and software required for coordination control and setting adjustment of coordination control.

  In addition, since the cooperation control setting unit 340 having a function independent from the control device adjusts the setting of the cooperation control by the cooperation control unit 330 for the control device, the control device can be attached and detached, the hardware or software of the control device can be changed, and the like. Accordingly, the cooperation control setting unit 340 can adjust the setting of the cooperation control for the control apparatus without involving the function of the control apparatus. Thereby, the control device can be plugged and played in the vehicle by the intra box 320.

  Further, for example, if only the adjustment part of the cooperative control setting specific to each vehicle type is changed, the universal control common intrabox 320 can easily adjust the cooperative control setting for the control device according to the vehicle type.

(Authentication means 230)
The authentication unit 230 determines whether or not the control device connected to the cooperation control unit 330 is appropriate. If the control device is an unauthorized modification, the authentication unit 230 does not permit the unauthorized control device to connect to the cooperation control unit 330. For example, the authentication unit 230 has a list of authentication numbers of the control devices for which the cooperation control unit 330 performs the cooperation control, and permits the cooperation control by the cooperation control unit 330 if the control device corresponds to the authentication number in the list. If the control device does not correspond to the authentication number in the list, the cooperation control by the cooperation control unit 330 is not permitted.

(Storage unit 240)
The storage unit 240 stores, as a map, the setting of the cooperation control for the control device based on the combination information for each vehicle type of the control device for which the cooperation control unit 330 performs the cooperation control. One or a plurality of continuous liquid control setting information maps are stored for each vehicle type in accordance with possible combinations of control devices. The cooperation control setting unit 340 switches and selects a map according to the combination information of the control devices, and the cooperation control unit 330 adjusts the setting of the cooperation control for the control device that performs the cooperation control based on the map.

  As described above, by storing in advance a plurality of maps the combination information of the control devices for which the cooperation control unit 330 performs the cooperation control, the adjustment of the setting of the cooperation control for the control device can be easily adjusted based on the map. .

  The intra-box 320 may detect a control device for which the cooperation control unit 330 performs the cooperation control to acquire control device combination information, and may receive a request for setting the cooperation control from the control device. The setting of cooperative control required from the control device includes priority order of behavior control, allowable delay time of behavior control, and the like. The intrabox 320 adjusts the cooperative control setting of the cooperative control setting unit 340 based on the combination information of the control devices and the cooperative control setting request from the control device.

  The intra box 320 may adjust the setting of the cooperative control of the control device according to the combination information of the control device without storing the cooperative control setting information map for each vehicle type in the storage unit 240. The intra box 320 rewrites the cooperative control setting information map based on the adjusted cooperative control setting information.

  This eliminates the need to store a plurality of linkage control setting information maps for adjusting the linkage control settings. Therefore, the capacity of the storage unit 240 can be reduced. In addition, since the setting of cooperative control can be flexibly adjusted based on the combination information, not the fixed cooperative control setting information stored in the map, the connection control unit 330 can change the connection configuration of the control device that performs the cooperative control. Can be easily handled.

  2 to 6, the communication setting adjustment routine and its description are described as “communication control” as “cooperation control”, “control device connected to communication system” as “control device in which the cooperation control means performs cooperation control”. In other words, it can be described as a cooperative control setting adjustment routine.

[Sixth Embodiment]
A vehicle control system according to a sixth embodiment of the present invention is shown in FIG. In addition, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected to substantially the same component as 1st Embodiment and 5th Embodiment.

  In the vehicle control system 350 of the sixth embodiment, the intra box 360 includes the communication interface unit 210, the communication setting unit 220, the cooperation control unit 330, the cooperation control setting unit 340, the authentication unit 230, the storage unit 240, the external interface unit 250, and the like. Consists of

  In other words, the vehicle control device configured by the intra box 360 and the communication system 410 has the configuration, operation, and effect of the vehicle control device according to the first embodiment and the fifth embodiment.

[Other Embodiments]
In the first to fourth embodiments, a plurality of control devices are connected to the communication system. On the other hand, the vehicle control system may have a configuration in which only one control device is connected to the communication system. Also in this case, since the communication setting means provided independently of the control device integrates and adjusts the communication settings for the control device, it is not necessary to provide the communication setting means in the control device.

  In the above embodiment, an example in which the intrabox and the control device are configured by different processing devices has been described. On the other hand, at least a part of the communication setting means of the control device and the intrabox, or the cooperation control means and the cooperation control setting means may be configured by the same processing device as the control device. Also in this case, the communication setting adjustment function by the communication setting means or the cooperation control setting adjustment function by the cooperation control setting means is separated from the behavior control by the control device and is provided independently.

  In the first to sixth embodiments, at least a part of the authentication unit 230, the storage unit 240 for storing the map, and the external interface unit 250 may be omitted.

Further, the same power source may be used as the power source that supplies power to the control device and the power source that supplies power to the intra box.
As described above, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and can be applied to various embodiments without departing from the gist thereof.

The block diagram which shows the vehicle control system by 1st Embodiment. 5 is a flowchart showing a communication setting adjustment routine 1; 6 is a flowchart showing a communication setting adjustment routine 2; 10 is a flowchart showing a communication setting adjustment routine 3; 7 is a flowchart showing a communication setting adjustment routine 4. 10 is a flowchart showing a communication setting adjustment routine 5; The block diagram which shows the vehicle control system by 2nd Embodiment. The block diagram which shows the vehicle control system by 3rd Embodiment. The block diagram which shows the vehicle control system by 4th Embodiment. The block diagram which shows the vehicle control system by 5th Embodiment. The block diagram which shows the vehicle control system by 6th Embodiment.

Explanation of symbols

10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 350: Vehicle control system, 20, 22, 30, 32, 40, 50, 60, 62, 72, 74, 76, 78, 80, 90, 102: Control device, 70 , 100: Object, 200, 270, 310, 320, 360: Intrabox (vehicle control device), 210, 280, 282: Communication interface means, 220: Communication setting means, 230: Authentication means, 240: Storage means, 250 : External interface means, 260, 300: power supply, 290: gateway, 330: cooperation control means, 340: cooperation control setting means, 400: management device

Claims (44)

A communication interface means with a communication system connected to a control device for controlling the behavior of a control target mounted on a vehicle;
A communication setting unit that is provided independently of the control device and adjusts communication settings for the control device that communicates with the communication system;
A vehicle control device comprising: A storage unit storing a plurality of maps defining the communication settings for the control device according to combination information of the control device connected to the communication system;
The vehicle control device according to claim 1, wherein the communication setting unit switches the map according to the acquired combination information and adjusts the communication setting for the control device based on the map.   The said communication setting means acquires the combination information of the said control apparatus connected to the said communication system, and adjusts the communication setting with respect to the said control apparatus based on the acquired said combination information. Vehicle control device.   The vehicle control device according to claim 2, wherein the communication setting unit acquires a supply source of the control device as the combination information.   The vehicle control device according to any one of claims 2 to 4, wherein the communication setting unit acquires the presence or absence of an optional function in the control device as the combination information.   6. The vehicle control device according to claim 2, wherein the communication setting unit acquires a software version of the control device as the combination information.   The vehicle control device according to claim 2, wherein the communication setting unit acquires a product number of the control device as the combination information.   The vehicle control device according to any one of claims 2 to 7, wherein the communication setting unit acquires product information of the control device retrofitted to the communication system as the combination information.   The vehicle control device according to any one of claims 1 to 8, further comprising an authentication unit that determines whether the control device connected to the communication system is appropriate.   The vehicle control according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the communication setting unit converts one or a plurality of the control devices into an object for each function and adjusts the communication setting in units of objects. apparatus.   The vehicle control device according to claim 10, wherein the communication setting unit acquires a version of the object, and adjusts the communication setting for the object based on the acquired version of the object.   The vehicle control device according to claim 1, wherein the communication setting unit adjusts the communication setting for the commonly used control device.   The vehicle control device according to any one of claims 1 to 12, wherein the communication setting unit inquires of the control device connected to the communication system about the communication setting information.   The vehicle control device according to any one of claims 1 to 12, wherein the communication setting means notifies the communication setting information to the control device connected to the communication system.   The communication setting unit notifies the control device connected to the communication system of a connection procedure and connection timing with the communication system, and a disconnection procedure and disconnection timing from the communication system. The vehicle control device described.   The vehicle control according to any one of claims 1 to 15, further comprising a plurality of the communication interface means connected to each of the plurality of communication systems to which the control device is connected. apparatus.   17. The vehicle control device according to claim 16, further comprising gateway means for processing data transfer between the plurality of communication interface means.   The vehicle control device according to claim 16 or 17, wherein at least one of the plurality of communication interface means has a communication specification different from that of the other communication interface means.   The vehicle control according to any one of claims 16 to 18, wherein when the communication system and the communication interface unit connected to each other are set as one set, each set is supplied with electric power from a different power source. apparatus.   19. When the communication system and the communication interface means connected to each other are set as one set, the sets share information with each other, and each set is supplied with power from a common power source. The vehicle control device according to any one of the above.   The vehicle control device according to any one of claims 1 to 20, wherein power is supplied from a power source different from a power source that supplies power to the control device.   The vehicle control device according to any one of claims 1 to 21, wherein the communication setting unit is configured by a processing device different from the processing device that configures the control device. A cooperative control unit that is provided independently of a control device that controls the behavior of the control target mounted on the vehicle, and that performs cooperative control among the plurality of control devices;
Cooperation control setting means that is provided independently of the control device and adjusts the setting of the cooperation control by the cooperation control means;
A vehicle control device comprising: And further comprising storage means for storing a plurality of maps in which the cooperation control means prescribes the setting of the cooperation control according to combination information of the control device that performs the cooperation control,
The vehicle control apparatus according to claim 23, wherein the cooperation control setting unit acquires the combination information, and adjusts the setting of the cooperation control by switching the map according to the acquired combination information.   The cooperation control setting unit acquires combination information of the control device that performs the cooperation control by the cooperation control unit, and adjusts the setting of the cooperation control based on the acquired combination information. Item 24. The vehicle control device according to Item 23.   26. The vehicle control device according to claim 24, wherein the cooperation control setting unit acquires a supply source of the control device as the combination information.   The vehicle control apparatus according to any one of claims 24 to 26, wherein the cooperation control setting unit acquires presence / absence of an optional function in the control apparatus as the combination information.   The said cooperation control setting means acquires the version of the software of the said control apparatus which the said cooperation control means performs the said cooperation control as said combination information, The Claim 24 characterized by the above-mentioned. Vehicle control device.   The vehicle control according to any one of claims 24 to 28, wherein the cooperation control setting unit acquires, as the combination information, a product number of the control device for which the cooperation control unit performs the cooperation control. apparatus.   The vehicle control device according to any one of claims 24 to 29, wherein the cooperation control setting unit acquires product information of the control device to be retrofitted as the combination information.   The vehicle control device according to any one of claims 23 to 30, further comprising an authentication unit that determines whether or not the control device that controls the cooperation is controlled by the cooperation control unit.   The said cooperation control setting means makes 1 or a plurality of said control apparatus an object for every function, and adjusts the setting of the said cooperation control per object unit, It is any one of Claim 23 to 31 characterized by the above-mentioned. Vehicle control device.   The vehicle control apparatus according to claim 32, wherein the cooperation control setting unit acquires the version of the object and adjusts the setting of the cooperation control for the object based on the acquired version of the object. .   The vehicle control device according to any one of claims 23 to 33, wherein the cooperation control setting unit adjusts the setting of the cooperation control for the commonly used control devices.   The vehicle control apparatus according to any one of claims 23 to 34, wherein the cooperation control setting unit inquires of the control apparatus about setting information of the cooperation control.   The vehicle control device according to any one of claims 23 to 34, wherein the cooperation control setting unit notifies the control device of setting information of the cooperation control.   The said cooperation control setting means notifies the connection procedure and connection timing with the said cooperation control means to the said control apparatus, and the detachment | leave procedure and detachment timing from the said cooperation control means, 37. Vehicle control device.   The vehicle control device according to any one of claims 23 to 37, wherein power is supplied from a power source different from a power source that supplies power to the control device.   The vehicle control according to any one of claims 23 to 38, wherein the linkage control unit and the cooperation control setting unit are configured by a processing device different from a processing device that configures the control device. apparatus. A communication interface means with a communication system connected to a control device for controlling the behavior of a control target mounted on a vehicle;
A communication setting unit that is provided independently of the control device and adjusts communication settings for the control device that communicates with the communication system;
Cooperation control means that is provided independently of the control device and that performs cooperative control between the plurality of control devices that controls the behavior of a control target mounted on a vehicle;
Cooperation control setting means that is provided independently of the control device and adjusts the setting of the cooperation control by the cooperation control means;
A vehicle control device comprising:   The vehicle control device according to any one of claims 1 to 22, and 40, further comprising an external interface unit with a management device that adjusts the communication setting for the control device.   41. The vehicle control device according to claim 23, further comprising an external interface unit with a management device that adjusts the setting of the cooperative control.   The vehicle control device according to any one of claims 1 to 42, further comprising an external interface unit with a management device that determines suitability of the control device. A control device for controlling the behavior of the control target mounted on the vehicle;
A vehicle control device according to any one of claims 1 to 43;
A vehicle control system comprising:

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