JP2009211186A - Traveling control system by driver - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To contribute to safe traveling with detailed driving control by driver by setting an allowable traveling distance and a break to be observed by each driver. <P>SOLUTION: This system includes: an allowable traveling distance management means 10 by driver for managing the allowable traveling distance set for each driver by associating it with a driver ID of each driver; a driver ID acquisition means 20 for acquiring a driver ID of a driver who actually drives a vehicle; a traveling distance measurement means 30 by driver for measuring an actual traveling distance in the time elapsed from the time the driver who actually drives a vehicle starts to drive the vehicle to the present time; a traveling distance comparison means 40 for comparing the measured traveling distance and the driver's allowable traveling distance; and a traveling control means 60 for suppressing the traveling of the vehicle when the measured traveling distance coincides with the allowable traveling distance. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a driver-specific travel control system that enables safe driving of an automobile by setting a travel distance and a rest time allowed for each driver.

  In recent years, the development of highways and local roads has rapidly progressed, and goods transportation using automobiles such as trucks has been actively performed. For this reason, safe driving of automobiles has become an important social issue. Thus, various techniques related to safe driving of automobiles have been proposed. For example, a technique is disclosed in which a drowsiness accident caused by long-distance driving is prevented and a break is forcibly taken if driving is continued for a predetermined time (see Patent Document 1). In the technique described in Patent Document 1, the travel time and the break time are set in advance by the operation unit. Then, the time is managed according to the running state by the timer and the operation management control unit, and when it arrives at the scheduled break point, the key is locked to the OFF state within the scheduled break time, or the shift lock of the transmission By taking measures such as carrying out the above, it is impossible to drive the car.

JP-A-4-239999

  By the way, the driving skill of the driver varies depending on various factors such as years of experience, athletic ability, age, personality and the like. The driving skill also includes that the driver properly grasps his / her physical condition and takes a break as appropriate. And it goes without saying that appropriate operation management according to the driving skill of each driver leads to improvement of safe driving. That is, when managing the safe driving of an automobile, it is necessary to accurately grasp the driving skill of each driver and perform appropriate operation management for each driver. In this respect, the technique described in Patent Document 1 described above sets a driving time and a break time that should be allowed in advance regardless of the driving skill of the driver, so that appropriate operation management can be performed. In some cases, it was not possible.

  The present invention has been proposed in view of the above-described circumstances, and by setting a mileage allowed for each driver and a rest time to be observed, driving that contributes to safe driving by performing detailed operation management for each driver. An object is to provide a person-specific travel control system.

The travel control system for each driver according to the present invention has the following features in order to achieve the above-described object.
That is, the driving control system for each driver according to the present invention is a driving control system for each driver that controls the driving of an automobile based on the allowable driving distance for each driver, and includes an allowable driving distance management unit for each driver, A driver ID acquisition means, a driver-specific travel distance measurement means, a travel distance comparison means, and a travel control means.

  The permissible mileage management means for each driver is a means for managing the permissible mileage based on the unit time set for each driver in association with the driver ID of each driver. The driver ID acquisition means is means for acquiring the driver ID of the driver who actually drives the car. The driving distance measuring means for each driver is a means for measuring the driving distance in the elapsed time from when the driver who actually drives the car starts driving the car. The travel distance comparison means is a means for comparing the actual travel distance measured by the driver-specific travel distance measurement means and the allowable travel distance of the driver. The travel control means is a means for suppressing travel of the automobile when the measured travel distance and the allowable travel distance match based on the comparison result of the travel distance comparison means. Here, suppressing the traveling of the automobile means, for example, controlling the fuel supply device so that the maximum speed is a predetermined speed or less.

In addition to the above-described configuration, the driving control system for each driver according to the present invention may further include a configuration including an operation stop time comparison unit. The operation stop time comparison means is a means for comparing the remaining time obtained by subtracting the elapsed time when the measured travel distance and the allowable travel distance coincide with the unit time and the essential operation stop time.
In this case, the permissible mileage management means for each driver functions as a means for managing the essential driving stop time in association with the driver ID of each driver. In addition, if the remaining time is greater than the required operation suspension time based on the comparison result of the operation suspension time comparison unit, the driver-by-driver travel distance measurement unit initializes the measured travel distance after the remaining time has elapsed, When the time is smaller than the required operation stop time, the time functions as a means for initializing the actually measured travel distance after the required operation stop time elapses.

  In addition to the above-described configuration, the driving control system for each driver according to the present invention may further include a warning unit. The warning means is a means for giving a warning to the effect that the difference between the measured travel distance and the allowable travel distance is less than or equal to a predetermined value based on the comparison result in the travel distance comparison means.

  In the travel control system for each driver according to the present invention, the permitted travel distance for each driver is managed in association with the driver ID of each driver, and the measured travel distance and the permitted travel are based on the comparison result in the travel distance comparison means. When the distance matches, the vehicle is prevented from traveling. Therefore, it is possible to contribute to safe driving by performing detailed operation management according to the driving skill of each driver. Specifically, even if an attempt is made to travel on a single day for a distance that must be traveled over two days in a single operation, the travel of the vehicle is suppressed when the travel distance allowed for each driver is reached. Therefore, if an allowable mileage for one day is set for each driver, safe driving that is comfortable for the driver is possible.

  In addition, an indispensable stop time to be observed when the allowable travel distance is reached is set, and based on the comparison result in the operation stop time comparison means, the remaining travel time allowed for each driver has passed or is indispensable. If it is configured to suppress the driving of the car until the driving stop time elapses, it is possible to always take a break necessary for the driver, and a safe driving that is even easier for the driver is possible. .

  In addition, by giving a warning to that effect when approaching the allowable travel distance, it is possible to inform the driver that the travel is almost suppressed and contribute to safe travel.

  DESCRIPTION OF EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, an embodiment of a driver-specific travel control system according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. The driving control system for each driver according to the embodiment of the present invention enables safe driving of an automobile by setting a driving distance allowed for each driver and a rest time to be observed.

<First Embodiment>
First, a driving control system for each driver according to a first embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a driver-specific travel control system according to the first embodiment.
As shown in FIG. 1, the driver-specific travel control system 100 according to the first embodiment includes a driver-specific allowable travel distance management unit 10, a driver ID acquisition unit 20, and a driver-specific travel distance measurement unit 30. And a travel distance comparison means 40, a warning means 50, and a travel control means 60.

  The first embodiment is an embodiment suitable for a driver who can appropriately manage continuous running time, continuous running distance, how to take a break, and the like based on his / her own judgment. That is, in the first embodiment, the maximum travel distance allowed per day is defined, and the vehicle can be driven at the discretion of the driver within the range of the allowable travel distance. Yes.

<Permissible mileage management means by driver>
The permissible mileage management means 10 for each driver is a means for managing the permissible mileage based on the unit time set for each driver in association with the driver ID of each driver. Specifically, the permissible mileage management means 10 for each driver is composed of a computer and a program for causing the computer to function as the permissible mileage management means 10 for each driver. The allowable travel distance is managed as a travel distance setting list 11 for each driver. Data input by the administrator is performed by, for example, a touch panel or a card reader connected to the computer. The per-driver allowable mileage management means 10 is attached in the vicinity of the driver's seat and at a position that does not hinder driving (for example, the front panel). Further, the permissible mileage management means 10 for each driver may be configured as a function of the car navigation system. Furthermore, by providing a transmission / reception device in the permissible mileage management means 10 for each driver, performing wireless communication or wired communication with a management device such as a mobile phone or a personal computer owned by the administrator, and receiving data from the management device The allowable mileage for each driver may be input.

  With reference to FIG. 2, the driving distance setting list according to the driver according to the first embodiment will be described. FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a driving distance setting list for each driver according to the first embodiment. As illustrated in FIG. 2, the driver-by-driver travel distance setting list 11 is configured by associating a driver ID with an allowable travel distance based on unit time. The allowable mileage is the total mileage in one day (24 hours), but the standard unit time is not limited to one day, but how it is 3 hours, 6 hours, 8 hours, 12 hours, etc. It may be a long time.

  In the driving distance setting list 11 for each driver, an allowable driving distance is set for a driver who does not have a driver ID. That is, for a driver who does not have a driver ID, by setting a shorter allowable travel distance (for example, 10 km / 1 day) compared to a driver having a driver ID, the driver can temporarily drive due to an unexpected situation. Even when a person has to be changed, a short-distance movement is possible. Even if a car is stolen, a car driven by a driver who does not have a driver ID cannot move far, so that the stolen car can be found quickly (No. 1). The same applies to the second embodiment).

<Driver ID acquisition means>
The driver ID acquisition means 20 is a means for acquiring the driver ID of the driver who actually drives the car. Specifically, the driver ID acquisition unit 20 includes a device and a program for acquiring the driver ID, and a device and a program corresponding to the driver ID input unit are selected. Examples of the driver ID input means include an RFID function license 70, an ID card, a biometric authentication device such as a fingerprint or an iris pattern, an input of an ID number and a password using a touch panel, and the like. When the driver ID is acquired by the driver ID acquisition means 20, the vehicle is considered to be driven by the driver specified by the driver ID. Further, in the case where the driver ID is not set in the driving distance setting list 11 for each driver, the driver ID is handled as having no driver ID (the same applies to the second embodiment). The driver ID acquisition means 20 is attached to a position (for example, the front panel) that is in the vicinity of the driver's seat and does not hinder driving.

<Measuring means for driving distance by driver>
The driving distance measuring means 30 for each driver is a means for measuring the driving distance in the elapsed time from when the driver who actually drives the car starts driving the car. Specifically, the driving distance measuring means 30 for each driver is composed of an integrated distance meter. The driver-by-driver travel distance measuring means 30 starts measuring the travel distance when the driver ID obtaining means 20 obtains the driver ID.

<Driving distance comparison means>
The travel distance comparison means 40 is a means for comparing the actual travel distance measured by the driver-specific travel distance measurement means 30 with the allowable travel distance of the driver. Specifically, the travel distance comparison unit 40 includes a computer and a program for causing the computer to function as the travel distance comparison unit 40. The comparison result in the travel distance comparison means 40 is used for warning generation in the warning means 50 and travel control in the travel control means 60.

<Warning means>
The warning means 50 is a means for giving a warning to the effect that the difference between the measured travel distance and the allowable travel distance is equal to or less than a predetermined value based on the comparison result in the travel distance comparison means 40. Specifically, the warning unit 50 includes a device and a program for generating a warning. That is, when a warning sound is generated, a speaker, an amplifier, and the like are constituent elements of the warning means 50, and when a warning display is performed, a liquid crystal display device, an image output apparatus, and the like are constituent elements of the warning means 50. Moreover, while displaying on a liquid crystal display device, you may generate a sound from a speaker. If it is not necessary to generate a warning in advance, the warning means 50 can be omitted (the same applies to the second embodiment).

<Running control means>
The travel control means 60 is a means for suppressing the travel of the vehicle when the measured travel distance and the allowable travel distance match based on the comparison result in the travel distance comparison means 40. Specifically, the travel control unit 60 includes a computer and a program for causing the computer to function as the travel control unit 60. The travel suppression control by the travel control means 60 is performed, for example, by reducing the amount of fuel supplied from the fuel supply device 80.

  Since the warning means 50 operates prior to the suppression of traveling, the driver knows in advance that the traveling of the vehicle will be suppressed. However, the driver may stop on the traveling lane of the expressway. It is not preferable in terms of traffic safety that it becomes impossible to run in an unfavorable place. For this reason, when the measured travel distance and the allowable travel distance match, it does not immediately suppress travel to a state where travel is impossible, but rather reduces the upper limit speed by gradually reducing the fuel supply amount. It is preferable to suppress traveling with

<Running control process / first embodiment>
With reference to FIG.3 and FIG.4, the traveling control process in the traveling control system classified by driver which concerns on 1st Embodiment is demonstrated. FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing a procedure of the travel control process in the driver-specific travel control system according to the first embodiment, and FIG. 4 is an initialization process procedure in the driver-specific travel control system according to the first embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows.
In the first embodiment, although not illustrated, prior to the travel control process, the administrator sets an allowable travel distance for each driver. As shown in FIG. 3, in the travel control process according to the first embodiment, when the driver ID is acquired by the driver ID acquisition unit 20 (S1), the driver is specified based on the acquired driver ID, It sets as a driver of a car (S2). Subsequently, the cumulative measurement of the driving distance of the driver is started by the driving distance measurement means 30 for each driver (S3).

  Then, the travel distance comparison means 40 compares the allowable travel distance of the driver with the actually measured travel distance (S4). Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the difference between the allowable travel distance allowed for the driver and the actual travel distance is equal to or less than a predetermined value (S5), and the allowable travel distance and the actual travel distance permitted for the driver are determined. Is equal to or less than a predetermined value, the warning means 50 issues a warning to that effect (S6). The driver who has recognized the warning may stop the vehicle in the nearest service area, parking area, drive-in, or the like. For this reason, it is preferable to set the predetermined value (predetermined distance) at which the warning is generated by the warning means 50 to the distance interval (for example, about 20 km) between the service area or the parking area on the highway.

  Subsequently, based on the comparison result in the travel distance comparison means 40, it is determined whether or not the measured travel distance and the allowable travel distance match (S7), and if the actual travel distance and the allowable travel distance match, The travel control means 60 suppresses the travel of the car (S8).

  Next, an initialization process in the case where the traveling of the automobile is suppressed by the traveling control means 60 will be described. In the initialization process, as shown in FIG. 4, it is determined whether or not the unit time has passed (S11), and when the unit time has passed, the actually measured travel distance in the driver-specific travel distance measuring means 30 is initialized ( S12). Note that since the actually measured travel distance is managed for each user, the passage of unit time is measured for each user (the same applies in the second embodiment). Further, when an initialization signal is input by the administrator, the actually measured travel distance in the driver-specific travel distance measuring means 30 may be initialized. In the travel control means 60, the measured travel distance in the driver-specific travel distance measurement means 30 is initialized, thereby allowing the vehicle to travel and restarting the travel control processing (S1 to S8).

<Second Embodiment>
Next, a driver-specific travel control system according to the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a driver-specific travel control system according to the second embodiment.
As shown in FIG. 5, the driver-specific travel control system 200 according to the second embodiment includes an operation stop time comparison unit 90 in addition to the configuration of the driver-specific travel control system 100 according to the first embodiment. I have. Hereinafter, only a means having a function different from that of the first embodiment will be described.

As illustrated in FIG. 5, the driver-specific travel control system 200 according to the second embodiment includes a driver-specific allowable travel distance management unit 10, a driver ID acquisition unit 20, and a driver-specific travel distance measurement unit 30. A travel distance comparison means 40, a warning means 50, a travel control means 60, and an operation stop time comparison means 90.
The second embodiment is an embodiment suitable for a driver who needs to manage how to take a break. That is, in the second embodiment, an allowable continuous travel distance is defined, and when the allowable continuous travel distance is reached, a break of a predetermined time is surely taken.

<Permissible mileage management means by driver>
The permissible mileage management means 10 according to the second embodiment has substantially the same function as that of the first embodiment, but is different in that the essential operation stop time is included in the management target. That is, the permissible mileage management means 10 for each driver in the second embodiment manages the essential driving pause time in association with the driver ID of each driver in addition to the permissible mileage set for each driver. It functions as a means to do.

  With reference to FIG. 6, the driving distance setting list according to driver managed by the allowable driving distance management means according to the second embodiment will be described. FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing a mileage setting list for each driver according to the second embodiment. As shown in FIG. 6, the driving distance setting list 11 for each driver according to the second embodiment is configured by associating a driver ID, an allowable driving distance based on a unit time, and an essential driving stop time. Has been. A driver who is not registered in the driver-by-driver mileage setting list 11 and has a valid driver ID is treated separately from a driver who does not have a driver ID. The determination of the travel distance and the driving stop time may be left to the discretion of the driver.

<Driving time comparison means>
The operation stop time comparison means 90 is a means for comparing the remaining time obtained by subtracting the elapsed time when the measured travel distance and the allowable travel distance coincide with the unit time and the essential operation stop time. Specifically, the operation stop time comparison unit 90 includes a computer and a program for causing the computer to function as the operation stop time comparison unit 90.

<Measuring means for driving distance by driver>
The travel distance measuring means 30 for each driver is based on the comparison result in the operation stop time comparison means 90 and the remaining time (the time obtained by subtracting the elapsed time when the measured travel distance and the allowable travel distance coincide with each other). Is greater than the required operation stop time, the measured travel distance is initialized after the remaining time has elapsed, and when the remaining time is less than the required operation stop time, the measured travel distance is It is a means for initializing. More specifically, the driver-by-driver mileage measuring unit 30 includes a computer and a program for causing the computer to function as the driver-by-driver mileage measuring unit 30.

<Running control processing / second embodiment>
With reference to FIG. 7, the initialization process in the driving control system according to the driver according to the second embodiment will be described. FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the initialization process in the driver-specific travel control system according to the second embodiment.
In 2nd Embodiment, the process similar to 1st Embodiment is performed about the basic part of a traveling control process (refer S1-S8 / FIG. 3).

  As shown in FIG. 7, the initialization process in the second embodiment is performed when the driving time of the vehicle is suppressed and the remaining time (when the measured travel distance and the allowable travel distance coincide with each other by the operation stop time comparison means 90. Is compared with the required operation stop time (S21), and it is determined whether the remaining time is greater than the required operation stop time (S22).

Here, if the remaining time is longer than the required driving suspension time, the elapsed traveling time is waited for (S23), and the actual traveling distance in the driver-specific traveling distance measuring means 30 is initialized (S24). Specifically, when the remaining time is 60 minutes and the essential operation suspension time is 30 minutes, the traveling of the vehicle is suppressed until the remaining time of 60 minutes elapses. On the other hand, when the remaining time is smaller than the required driving stop time, the measured driving distance in the driver-by-driver driving distance measuring means 30 is initialized after waiting for the elapse of the required driving stop time (S24). Specifically, when the remaining time is 15 minutes and the essential operation stop time is 45 minutes, the traveling of the vehicle is suppressed until 45 minutes, which is the essential operation stop time, elapses.
In the travel control means 60, the actual travel distance in the driver-specific travel distance measurement means 30 is initialized, thereby allowing the vehicle to travel and restarting the travel control processing (S1 to S8 / see FIG. 3).

<Other embodiments>
The driving control system for each driver of the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and other means necessary for driving control of an automobile may be added. Further, each unit can be configured as a unified unit by integrating the functions of a plurality of units, instead of configuring each unit alone.

The block diagram which shows the structure of the driving control system classified by driver which concerns on 1st Embodiment. Explanatory drawing which shows an example of the driving distance setting list according to the driver | operator which concerns on 1st Embodiment. The flowchart which shows the procedure of the driving | running | working control processing in the driving | running | working control system classified by driver which concerns on 1st Embodiment. The flowchart which shows the procedure of the initialization process in the driving control system classified by driver | operator which concerns on 1st Embodiment. The block diagram which shows the structure of the driving control system classified by driver which concerns on 2nd Embodiment. Explanatory drawing which shows the driving distance setting list according to the driver | operator which concerns on 2nd Embodiment. The flowchart which shows the procedure of the initialization process in the driving control system classified by driver | operator which concerns on 2nd Embodiment.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Permissible driving distance management means according to driver 11 Driving distance setting list according to driver 20 Driver ID acquisition means 30 Driving distance measurement means according to driver 40 Travel distance comparison means 50 Warning means 60 Travel control means 70 RFID function license 80 Fuel supply apparatus 90 Operation stop time comparison means 100 Driving control system for each driver (first embodiment)
200 Driving Control System for Each Driver (Second Embodiment)

Claims (3)

A driving control system for each driver that controls driving of a car based on an allowable driving distance for each driver,
A per-driver allowable travel distance management means, a driver ID acquisition means, a per-driver travel distance measurement means, a travel distance comparison means, and a travel control means,
The permissible mileage management means for each driver manages the permissible mileage based on the unit time set for each driver in association with the driver ID of each driver,
The driver ID acquisition means acquires a driver ID of a driver who actually drives the car,
The mileage measuring means for each driver measures the mileage in the elapsed time from when the driver who actually drives the vehicle starts to drive the vehicle,
The travel distance comparison means compares the measured travel distance measured by the driver-specific travel distance measurement means with the allowable travel distance of the driver,
The travel control means suppresses the travel of the vehicle when the measured travel distance and the allowable travel distance match based on the comparison result in the travel distance comparison means.
A driving control system for each driver. The permissible mileage management means for each driver further manages the essential driving stop time in association with the driver ID of each driver,
It further includes an operation stop time comparison means,
The operation stop time comparison means compares the remaining time obtained by subtracting the elapsed time when the measured travel distance and the allowable travel distance coincide with the unit time, and the essential operation stop time,
If the remaining time is larger than the required driving suspension time based on the comparison result in the driving suspension time comparison unit, the driver-by-driver traveling distance measurement unit initializes the measured traveling distance after the remaining time has elapsed, When the remaining time is smaller than the required operation stop time, the measured travel distance is initialized after the required operation stop time has elapsed.
The driver-specific travel control system according to claim 1. Further comprising warning means,
The warning means gives a warning to that effect when the difference between the measured travel distance and the allowable travel distance is less than or equal to a predetermined value based on the comparison result in the travel distance comparison means.
The driving control system for each driver according to claim 1 or 2.

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