JP2010023627A - Operation system - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an operation system capable of easily canceling the operation of a function operated by any one operation switch out of a plurality of kinds of operation switches. <P>SOLUTION: The operation system includes: a display monitor 43 for displaying information indicating the function during the operation out of a plurality of kinds of functions to be operated by various kinds of operation switches 1 by the control of a controller 42; a selection jog dial 44 capable of selecting one of the functions during the operation with its information being displayed on the display monitor 43, according to the operation input from a user; and a cancel definition switch 45 for executing the cancellation of the operation of the function selected by the selection jog dial 44, according to the operation input from the user. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to an operation system that cancels the operation of a function operated by an operation switch provided in a vehicle.

In recent vehicles, a large number of operation switches have been provided with higher functionality. For example, in Patent Document 1, switching between supply and stop of electric power to a vehicle traveling control device, switching between tracking traveling control and constant speed traveling control, and switching of the target inter-vehicle distance by three types of switches. An automobile travel control device that performs each of the above is disclosed. As described above, in recent vehicles, a plurality of operation switches are often provided in one type of electrical component in order to realize a high function, which has spurred an increase in the number of operation switches in the vehicle.
Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 7-81453

  However, when there are a large number of operation switches in the vehicle, if an occupant accidentally turns on the operation switch, it takes time to find the operation switch and turn it off. That is, when there are a large number of operation switches in the vehicle, there arises a problem that it becomes difficult to cancel the operation of the function operated by the operation switches.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described conventional problems, and an object thereof is to more easily cancel the operation of a function operated by any one of a plurality of types of operation switches. It is to provide an operation system.

  In order to solve the above-described problem, the operation system according to claim 1 is provided with a plurality of types of operation switches used for each operation of a plurality of types of functions executed by one or a plurality of devices provided in the vehicle. An operation system mounted on a vehicle, wherein information is displayed on the display unit in accordance with an operation input from a display unit that displays information indicating a function in operation among the plurality of types of functions. Selection means capable of selecting one of the functions being operated; and cancellation confirmation means for executing cancellation of the operation of the function selected by the selection means in accordance with an operation input from a user. It is characterized by.

  According to this, for any of the multiple types of functions that are respectively operated by the multiple types of operation switches, one of the active functions whose information is displayed on the display means according to the operation input from the user is selected. The operation can be canceled simply by selecting with the selecting means and causing the cancel confirming means to cancel the operation of the selected function. Therefore, even if one of the plurality of types of operation switches is accidentally operated and the function corresponding to this operation switch is activated, the user searches for and operates this operation switch. The operation of the function corresponding to the operation switch can be canceled without trouble. Accordingly, it is possible to more easily cancel the function operated by any one of the plurality of types of operation switches.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided a lock type switch that is a switch that mechanically holds a switch state even when the user releases the hand after operating the switch among the plurality of types of operation switches. And the cancellation confirmation means executes the cancellation of the operation of the function selected by the selection means, and if the operation switch used for the operation of the function is the lock-type switch, It is also characterized in that an instruction to return the state of the switch of the expression to the off state is also given.

  According to this, when canceling the operation of the function selected by the selection means, if the operation switch used for the operation of this function is a lock-type switch, the state of the lock-type switch is changed. Since an instruction to return to the off state is also given, it is possible to automatically return to the off state without the user searching for the lock-type switch and returning to the off state. Therefore, it is possible to further reduce the user's trouble.

  Further, in the operation system according to claim 3, when there are a plurality of types of operating functions, the display means has a function that is common among a plurality of vehicles among the operating functions. It is characterized in that the information is displayed later in the display order.

  According to this, information indicating functions that are commonly installed in any vehicle (for example, lighting of the headlamps and blinking of the turn lamps) is displayed later on the display means, and new functions and Depending on the vehicle model, information indicating functions that are installed only in some vehicles, such as functions that are not provided as standard, is displayed earlier on the display means. The functions installed in only some of the vehicles mentioned above are likely to be functions that are not familiar to many users, and the location of operation switches corresponding to these functions may be less familiar to many users. Is expensive. Therefore, it is considered that the operation of the function mounted only on some of the vehicles described above increases the request for cancellation by the cancellation confirmation unit for the user. Therefore, according to the configuration of the third aspect, information indicating a function that is considered to be highly requested to be canceled by the cancellation confirmation unit for the user can be displayed earlier on the display unit, which improves convenience for the user. be able to.

  The operation system according to claim 4 is characterized in that the selection means and the cancellation confirmation means are provided on a steering wheel of the vehicle.

  According to this, since the selection means and the cancellation confirmation means are provided on the steering wheel of the vehicle, it becomes easy for the driver of the vehicle to input an operation to the selection means and the cancellation confirmation means.

  The operation system according to claim 5 is characterized in that, in addition to the selection means and the cancellation confirmation means, the display means is also provided on a steering wheel of the vehicle.

  According to this, since the display means is provided on the steering wheel of the vehicle, it becomes easy for the driver of the vehicle to confirm the information displayed on the display means.

  The operation system according to claim 6 is characterized in that the selection means is provided so that the user can operate the vehicle while holding the steering wheel.

  Furthermore, the operation system according to claim 7 is characterized in that the cancel confirmation means is provided so that the user can operate while holding the steering wheel.

  According to the sixth and seventh aspects of the present invention, the driver of the vehicle can input the operation to the selection means and the cancellation confirmation means while holding the steering wheel. Therefore, the driver releases the hand from the steering wheel and inputs the operation input. There is no need to do it. Therefore, even during driving, the driver of the vehicle can more safely cancel the operation of the function operated by any one of the plural types of operation switches.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of an in-vehicle operation system 100 to which the present invention is applied. An in-vehicle operation system 100 shown in FIG. 1 is mounted on a vehicle and includes various operation switches 1, a management ECU 2, a position switching unit 3, and a cancellation system 4. Hereinafter, a vehicle equipped with the in-vehicle operation system 100 is referred to as a host vehicle.

  The various operation switches 1 are a plurality of types of switches used for the operation of a plurality of types of functions executed by devices provided in the host vehicle. In the present embodiment, the various operation switches 1 include operation switches 1a to 1d. That is, the operation switches 1a to 1d correspond to specific functions, respectively. In addition, the various operation switches 1 are provided at positions (that is, around the driver seat) that can be operated by the user (that is, the driver) sitting in the driver seat of the host vehicle. Specific examples of the various operation switches 1 include a switch around a steering wheel such as a washer switch, various wiper switches, various lamp switches, a switch around a shift wheel, a switch of an in-vehicle device such as a car stereo, a touch panel of an in-vehicle navigation device There are switches such as operation buttons. The operation switches 1a to 1d may be provided in one device having a plurality of types of functions, or may be provided in two or more devices.

  The switches included in the various operation switches 1 include a momentary switch, a lock switch, a non-lock switch, a touch switch, and the like. The momentary switch is a switch that maintains an operating state only while the user is pressing the switch. A lock-type switch is a switch that mechanically maintains the state of the switch even when the user releases the hand after operating the switch. Furthermore, the non-locking type switch is a switch that returns to the original free position when the user releases the switch. And a touch switch is a switch on well-known touch panels, such as a touch panel of a vehicle-mounted navigation apparatus. In the present embodiment, the following description will be made assuming that the operation switch 1d is a lock-type switch.

  The management ECU 2 receives the input information of the operation switches 1a to 1d (that is, the on / off information of the operation switches 1a to 1d) from the operation switches 1a to 1d, and performs control according to the input information. Specifically, when there is a switch that is turned from the off state to the on state among the operation switches 1a to 1d, the control corresponding to the switch is activated. Further, when there is a switch that has changed from the on state to the off state among the operation switches 1a to 1d, control is performed to stop the function corresponding to the switch. Information exchange between the operation switches 1a to 1d and the management ECU 2 may be performed by wired communication using a wire or the like, or may be performed by wireless communication.

  Further, when the management ECU 2 performs control to activate the function, the management ECU 2 sends information about the activated function (hereinafter referred to as “in-operation function information”) to the cancel system 4. And management ECU2 performs control which cancels operation of this function, when a cancellation directions signal mentioned below is received from cancellation system 4 about either of the operated functions. Further, when this function corresponds to the operation switch 1d, the operation switch 1d mechanically held in the on position is returned to the off position (that is, the state of the operation switch 1d is turned off). An instruction to return to the state is sent to the position switching unit 3. Note that when the control ECU 2 performs control to stop the function, the management ECU 2 also sends information about the stopped function (hereinafter referred to as stop function information) to the cancel system 4.

  When the position switching unit 3 receives an instruction from the management ECU 2 to return the operation switch 1d to the off state, the position switching unit 3 mechanically turns on the position (if there are a plurality of on positions, one of them). Return the operation switch 1d held in the ON position to the OFF position. As a mechanism for returning the operation switch 1d, which is a lock type switch, to the off position, a mechanical mechanism or an electromagnetic mechanism can be used. For example, a mechanism that mechanically switches using a motor or the like may be used, and when held in an on position by a stopper, a mechanism that mechanically switches by removing the stopper may be used. Also, a mechanism that switches electromagnetically by magnetic force or the like may be used.

  According to this, when canceling the operation of the function, the state of the lock type switch is returned to the off state, so that the user does not have to perform an operation of searching for the lock type switch and returning it to the off state. It becomes possible to return to the off state automatically. Therefore, it is possible to further reduce the user's trouble.

  The cancel system 4 displays information indicating the function in operation among the above-described multiple types of functions, and selects and confirms a function for canceling the operation according to an operation input from the user.

  Here, a schematic configuration of the cancellation system 4 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of the cancellation system 4. As shown in FIG. 2, the cancel system 4 includes a priority information storage unit 41, a controller 42, a display monitor 43, a selection jog dial 44, and a cancel confirmation switch 45.

  The priority information storage unit 41 stores information indicating the function and the priority of the order of display on the display monitor 43 in association with each of the above-described plural types of functions. In the present embodiment, as an example, the function corresponding to the operation switch 1a is set as the function A, and the priority of the function A is set to “1”. Further, the function corresponding to the operation switch 1b is set to function B, and the priority of the function B is set to “2”. Furthermore, the function corresponding to the operation switch 1c is set as the function C, and the priority of the function C is set to “3”. The function corresponding to the operation switch 1d is set as the function D, and the priority of the function D is set to “4”. Here, the following description will be given assuming that the priorities are higher in the order of “1”, “2”, “3”, and “4”. In addition, the priority here is set to a lower value for information indicating the functions that are commonly installed in all vehicles, and it is standard equipment depending on the new functions and models installed in the latest models. It is assumed that a higher value is set for information indicating a function installed only in some vehicles such as a function that is not present. The information indicating the function may be information that can be understood by the driver that the function is operating. For example, when the function is “rear wiper operation”, text data for displaying “rear wiper” on the display monitor 43 may be used as information indicating the function.

  In the present embodiment, the configuration in which text data is used as information indicating the function (that is, character display is used) is shown, but the present invention is not necessarily limited thereto. For example, an image such as an icon may be used as information indicating the function.

  The controller 42 is configured as a normal computer, and includes a known CPU, a memory such as a ROM and a RAM, an I / O, and a bus line (none of which is shown) for connecting these configurations.

  The controller 42 detects a function in operation among the above-described plural types of functions based on the function information during operation sent from the management ECU 2. For the functions detected as being in operation, the priority information storage unit 41 is referred to, and the display order when displaying the information indicating the functions on the display monitor 43 is higher in order of higher priority. Set as follows. As a specific example, when it is detected that the function A and the function C are operating, the information indicating the function A having the priority “1” is more than the information indicating the function C having the priority “3”. First, it is set to be displayed on the display monitor 43. Then, the controller 42 controls the display monitor 43 to display information indicating the function detected as operating in the order according to this setting.

  In the present embodiment, an example in which numerical values “1” to “4” are used as the priority index is shown, but the present invention is not necessarily limited thereto. Other indicators may be used as long as the priority can be discriminated, and the stage can be arbitrarily set according to the number of operation switches included in the in-vehicle operation system 100. .

  As described above, the display monitor 43 displays information indicating the function detected as operating in the order according to the control of the controller 42. Therefore, the controller 42 and the display monitor 43 function as display means of claims. As for information display, in this embodiment, only one type of information indicating a function is displayed on the display monitor 43. Therefore, on the display monitor 43, information indicating the function is displayed while switching one by one in the order according to the setting in the controller 42. The display monitor 43 can be configured using a liquid crystal display, an organic EL display, a plasma display, or the like.

  Further, the controller 42 displays information to be displayed on the display monitor 43 according to the rotation direction and the rotation amount according to the information on the rotation direction and the rotation amount of the selection jog dial 44 sent from the selection jog dial 44. Then, the information displayed on the display monitor 43 is switched to the forward direction or the reverse direction in the order according to the setting in the controller 42.

  The selection jog dial 44 is similar to a known jog dial, and the information displayed on the display monitor 43 is switched by rotating the selection jog dial 44. More specifically, information on the direction (rotation direction) in which the selection jog dial 44 is rotated and the amount (rotation amount) of the selection jog dial 44 is sent to the controller 42. The information displayed on the display monitor 43 is switched in the forward direction or the reverse direction in the order according to the setting in the controller 42 by the amount corresponding to.

  The selection jog dial 44 selects an active function whose information is displayed on the display monitor 43. Therefore, the selection jog dial 44 functions as a selection means in claims. Specifically, when the information displayed on the display monitor 43 is switched and information indicating the function whose operation is to be canceled is displayed on the display monitor 43, the function corresponding to this information is selected. It will be.

  In the present embodiment, the configuration using the selection jog dial 44 as the means for selecting a claim has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and one of a plurality of objects is selected by the same operation (for example, pressing a button). Any other means may be used as long as it can be used.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the configuration in which only one type of information indicating the function is displayed on the display monitor 43 is shown, but the present invention is not necessarily limited thereto. For example, the display monitor 43 may be configured to display a plurality of types of information indicating functions. In this case, a list in which information indicating functions is arranged in the order according to the setting in the controller 42 may be displayed on the display monitor 43. The display monitor 43 may be configured to display a part of the list in an order according to the setting of the controller 42, or may be configured to display the entire list. Further, when the above-described list is displayed on the display monitor 43, the cursor is moved up and down in the list by rotating the selection jog dial 44, and the function corresponding to the information pointed to by the cursor. It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which is selected. In addition, although the cursor was mentioned as an example here, it is not necessarily limited to this, The structure which points to one information in a list | wrist by other methods, such as reverse display, may be sufficient.

  Further, when a later-described cancel confirmation signal is sent from the cancel confirmation switch 45, the controller 42 selects the function selected by the selection jog dial 44 at that time (specifically, the function selected by the selection jog dial 44). A cancel instruction signal that is an instruction signal for canceling the function corresponding to the information shown) is sent to the management ECU 2.

  The cancel confirmation switch 45 is a switch for canceling the operation of the function selected by the selection jog dial 44 in accordance with an operation input from the user. Therefore, the cancel confirmation switch 45 functions as a cancel confirmation means. Specifically, the cancel confirmation switch 45 is a push button switch, and is a signal for confirming cancellation of the operation of the function selected by the selection jog dial 44 when the user operates (ie, depresses) the push button switch. A certain cancel confirmation signal is sent to the controller 42.

  In the present embodiment, the cancel confirmation switch 45 is a push button switch. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the cancel confirmation switch 45 may be another type of switch.

  Here, the arrangement of the display monitor 43, the selection jog dial 44, and the cancel confirmation switch 45 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating an example of the arrangement of the display monitor 43, the selection jog dial 44, and the cancel confirmation switch 45.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the display monitor 43, the selection jog dial 44, and the cancel confirmation switch 45 are provided on the steering wheel 5 of the host vehicle. Further, the selection jog dial 44 and the cancel confirmation switch 45 are arranged in the vicinity of the grip hand of the steering wheel 5 so that the driver of the host vehicle can operate it while holding the steering wheel 5. The location of the selection jog dial 44 and the cancel confirmation switch 45 is the so-called 10:10 position on the steering wheel 5 (the position that the driver normally holds when the driver holds the steering wheel 5 with both hands when the vehicle is traveling straight ahead). It is particularly preferable that the selection jog dial 44 or the cancel confirmation switch 45 can be operated with the thumb while holding the).

  According to this, since the display monitor 43 is provided on the steering wheel 5 of the host vehicle, the driver of the host vehicle can easily confirm the information displayed on the display monitor 43. Further, since the driver of the host vehicle can input an operation to the selection jog dial 44 and the cancel confirmation switch 45 while holding the steering wheel 5, it is not necessary for the driver to input the operation by releasing the hand from the steering wheel 5. Therefore, even during driving, the driver of the own vehicle can cancel the operation of the function operated by any one of the various operation switches 1 more safely.

  Moreover, it is preferable that only one selection jog dial 44 and cancel confirmation switch 45 be provided in the in-vehicle operation system 100. This is because by providing only one selection jog dial 44 and one cancel confirmation switch 45 in the in-vehicle operation system 100, the configuration is further simplified and the convenience for the user is increased.

  In addition, in this embodiment, although the structure which provides the display monitor 43 in the steering wheel 5 was shown, it does not necessarily restrict to this. For example, by using the display of the in-vehicle navigation device as the display monitor 43, the display monitor 43 may be provided at the installation location of the in-vehicle navigation device, or the display monitor 43 may be provided on the instrument panel. .

  Further, in the present embodiment, the configuration in which the selection jog dial 44 and the cancel confirmation switch 45 are provided in the steering wheel 5 is shown, but the configuration is not necessarily limited thereto, and the configuration may be provided in another place in the vehicle interior.

  Next, the operation flow in the cancellation system 4 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing an operation flow in the cancel system 4. This flow is started when the ignition switch of the host vehicle is turned on.

  First, in step S1, the controller 42 detects an operating function based on the operating function information sent from the management ECU 2, and the process proceeds to step S2. In step S2, the display monitor 43 displays information indicating the function detected as operating (that is, monitor display), and the process proceeds to step S3. In step S3, the selection jog dial 44 accepts a selection from one of the operating functions displayed on the display monitor 43 (specifically, a function corresponding to information indicating the operating function), and step S4. Move on.

  The processing from step S1 to step S2 may be performed periodically, or may be started, for example, as a trigger from an operation input from a user to an operation input unit (not shown). Good. An operation input unit (not shown) may be provided integrally with the selection jog dial 44 and the cancel confirmation switch 45.

  In step S4, when the cancel confirmation switch 45 is pressed by the user and the controller 42 receives a cancel confirmation signal (Yes in step S4), the cancellation of the operation of the function selected by the selection jog dial 44 is confirmed (that is, Then, the process proceeds to step S5. If the cancel confirmation switch 45 is not pressed by the user and the cancel confirmation signal is not received by the controller 42 (No in step S4), the process proceeds to step S6.

  In step S5, a cancel instruction signal for canceling the function selected by the selection jog dial 44 is sent to the management ECU 2 (that is, a cancel instruction is issued), and the process proceeds to step S6. When this cancel instruction signal is received by the management ECU 2, control for canceling the operation of the function selected by the selection jog dial 44 is performed by the management ECU 2, and the operation of the function selected by the selection jog dial 44 is stopped. .

  In step S6, when the ignition switch of the vehicle is turned off (Yes in step S6), the flow ends. If the ignition of the vehicle is not turned off (No in step S6), the process returns to step S1 and the flow is repeated.

  The various operation switches 1 provided around the driver's seat are normally operated by the driver, but there are many cases where the various operation switches 1 cannot be operated with a sufficient margin during the operation of the host vehicle. However, according to the above configuration, any of the multiple types of functions that are respectively operated by the various operation switches 1 can be selected from among the functions in operation in which information is displayed on the display monitor 43 in accordance with an operation input from the user. The operation can be canceled simply by selecting one of the buttons with the selection jog dial 44 and causing the cancel confirmation switch 45 to cancel the operation of the selected function. Therefore, even if one of the various operation switches 1 is erroneously operated and the function corresponding to this operation switch is activated, the user has to find and operate this operation switch. The operation of the function corresponding to the operation switch can be canceled without applying. Therefore, the operation of the function operated by any one of the various operation switches 1 can be canceled more easily.

  In addition, even if a non-locking type switch is operated by mistake, the user returns to the original free position when the user releases the switch. Even if you try to turn it off, there is no change in the appearance of the operated switch, so it is difficult to find it. However, according to the above configuration, one of the operating functions whose information is displayed on the display monitor 43 is selected by the selection jog dial 44, and the cancellation of the operation of the selected function is executed by the cancel confirmation switch 45. Therefore, even if the non-lock type switch is operated by mistake, the operation of the function operated by this switch can be canceled more easily.

  Furthermore, according to the above configuration, information indicating functions commonly installed in any vehicle (for example, lighting of the headlamp and blinking of the turn lamp) is displayed later on the display monitor 43 and installed in the latest vehicle type. Information indicating functions that are installed only in some vehicles such as new functions and functions that are not provided as standard depending on the vehicle type are displayed earlier on the display monitor 43. It should be noted that the functions installed only in some of the vehicles described above are more likely to be functions that are not familiar to many users, and the location of operation switches corresponding to these functions is also less familiar to many users. Probability is high. Therefore, it is considered that the operation of the function mounted only on some of the vehicles described above increases the request for cancellation by the cancel confirmation switch 45 for the user. Therefore, according to the above configuration, information indicating a function that is considered to have a high cancel request by the cancel confirmation switch 45 for the user can be displayed earlier on the display monitor 43, thereby improving convenience for the user. be able to.

  In the present embodiment, the selection jog dial 44 and the cancel confirmation switch 45 are separately provided. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the selection jog dial 44 and the cancel confirmation switch 45 may be provided integrally. In this case, this may be realized by adopting the same configuration as a known jog dial capable of both rotating operation and pressing operation.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the cancel system 4 includes the priority information storage unit 41, and the display when the information indicating the function is displayed on the display monitor 43 according to the priority stored in the priority information storage unit 41. Although the configuration for setting the order is shown, it is not necessarily limited to this. For example, when the controller 42 determines the operating order of the operating function based on the operating function information sent from the management ECU 2, information indicating the newly operated function is displayed on the display monitor 43. The configuration may be such that the display order is set first.

  According to this, when the function being operated is displayed on the display monitor 43 immediately after the user has erroneously operated the operation switch, information indicating the function corresponding to the operation switch that has been erroneously operated is displayed. Since it is first displayed on the display monitor 43, information indicating the function corresponding to the erroneously operated operation switch is easily selected by the selection jog dial 44, and the cancellation of the operation of this function is canceled. Can be executed. Accordingly, it is possible to easily cancel the operation of the function operated by the operation switch that has been operated by mistake.

  In addition, it is good also as a structure which sets the order of a display when displaying the information which shows a function on the display monitor 43 using the above-mentioned priority and the order in which the function in said operation | movement act | operated together.

  In the present embodiment, the configuration in which the various operation switches 1 are composed of the four operation switches 1a to 1d is not limited to this, and the various operation switches 1 may be a plurality of operations other than four. A configuration including a switch may be used. Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the configuration in which the various operation switches 1 include the operation switch 1d that is a lock-type switch is shown. May be.

  The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various modifications can be made within the scope of the claims, and the technical means disclosed in different embodiments can be appropriately combined. Such embodiments are also included in the technical scope of the present invention.

1 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of an in-vehicle operation system 100. FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating a schematic configuration of a cancellation system 4. FIG. It is a figure which shows an example of arrangement | positioning of the display monitor 43, the selection jog dial 44, and the cancellation confirmation switch 45. FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing an operation flow in the cancellation system 4.

Explanation of symbols

1 various operation switches (plural types of operation switches), 1a to 1c operation switches, 1d operation switches (lock type switches), 2 management ECU, 3 position switching unit, 4 cancel system, 5 steering wheel, 41 priority information storage , 42 controller (display means), 43 display monitor (display means), 44 selection jog dial (selection means), 45 cancel confirmation switch (cancel confirmation means), 100 in-vehicle operation system

Claims (7)

An operation system mounted on a vehicle provided with a plurality of types of operation switches used for operating each of a plurality of types of functions executed by one or more devices provided in the vehicle,
Display means for displaying information indicating a function in operation among the plurality of types of functions;
Selection means capable of selecting one of the operating functions whose information is displayed on the display means according to an operation input from a user;
An operation system comprising: a cancellation confirmation unit that cancels the operation of the function selected by the selection unit in accordance with an operation input from a user. Among the plurality of types of operation switches, including a lock-type switch that is a switch that mechanically maintains the state of the switch even if the user releases the hand after operating the switch,
The cancel confirmation means executes the cancellation of the operation of the function selected by the selection means, and if the operation switch used for the operation of the function is the lock-type switch, the lock-type switch The operation system according to claim 1, wherein an instruction to return the switch to an off state is also given.   In the case where there are a plurality of types of operating functions, the display means displays the information indicating the functions that are more common among a plurality of vehicles among the operating functions in the order of display. The operation system according to claim 1 or 2, wherein   The operation system according to claim 1, wherein the selection unit and the cancellation determination unit are provided on a steering wheel of the vehicle.   The operation system according to claim 4, wherein, in addition to the selection unit and the cancellation determination unit, the display unit is also provided on a steering wheel of the vehicle.   The operation system according to claim 4, wherein the selection unit is provided so that the user can operate while holding the steering wheel.   The operation system according to any one of claims 4 to 6, wherein the cancel confirmation unit is provided so that the user can operate while holding the steering wheel.

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