JP2010030324A - Operation device - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an operation device which enables a driver to easily recognize which one of a plurality of on-vehicle equipment is set, the operation device performing the setting operation for the a plurality of on-vehicle equipment. <P>SOLUTION: When the operation device 10 receives the operation for selecting the on-vehicle equipment, i.e., a setting object from the plurality of on-vehicle equipment, the operation device 10 allows the on-vehicle equipment, i.e., the setting object to perform selection time action by making reference to an action determination table 13a of a memory part 13 for memorizing the selection time action predetermined/memorized in every on-vehicle equipment. When the operation device 10 receives the setting operation of setting items regarding the on-vehicle equipment, i.e., the setting object, the operation device allows the on-vehicle equipment, i.e., the setting object to perform the setting time action reflecting the received setting. The operation device 10 determines whether the vehicle is stopping by obtaining the detection results of a vehicle speed sensor 31 and a shift lever position detection part 32, and the selection time operation is performed by the on-vehicle equipment only when the vehicle is stopping. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to an operating device that receives a setting operation related to the operation of a plurality of in-vehicle devices mounted on a vehicle.

  Conventionally, various in-vehicle devices such as a car navigation device, an audio device, an air conditioner, a door lock, a power window, a lamp inside and outside the vehicle, a wiper, and various control devices are mounted on the vehicle. In recent years, the number of in-vehicle devices mounted on the vehicle has been increasing in order to improve the driving safety of the vehicle and the comfort of the in-vehicle environment. In order for the user to operate these in-vehicle devices, operation parts such as a plurality of switches are arranged in the vehicle, and in particular, many operation parts such as an instrument panel are arranged around the driver's seat of the vehicle. .

  In addition, more equipment is installed in commercial vehicles such as taxis. In Patent Document 1, a setting device that can easily change setting values of a plurality of devices mounted on a business vehicle has been proposed. The setting device includes change information including change data for changing the setting value of the device and target data for specifying the change target based on input contents indicating the change contents and the change target of the set value input from the outside. Generate and output. Thereby, it is possible to set a plurality of devices with one setting device without using a dedicated setting device for each device.

In order to easily perform the operation setting of a plurality of in-vehicle devices provided in various places inside and outside the vehicle, an operation device having an operation unit is provided in the vicinity of the driver's seat, and this operation device relates to the operation of the plurality of in-vehicle devices. It can be set as the structure which receives setting operation collectively. In this case, a setting operation by the user is configured by using a display device such as a car navigation system arranged near the driver's seat and receiving a setting related to the operation of each in-vehicle device by displaying a setting menu on the display device. Can be further facilitated.
JP 2001-76187 A

  Conventionally, in a configuration that accepts an operation by displaying a menu for setting on a display device, for example, a list of names of in-vehicle devices that can be set is displayed on the display device, and the user selects the in-vehicle device to be set. In many cases, it is configured to accept a setting related to an in-vehicle device. However, as the number of in-vehicle devices installed in the vehicle increases, it is not clear what device settings can be set from the names of the in-vehicle devices displayed as selection items, or the device whose settings are to be changed. There is a problem that it is difficult for an unfamiliar user to set up an in-vehicle device without knowing the name. In addition, the setting device described in Patent Document 1 described above is for setting a business device mounted on a business vehicle, and is not intended for use by an unfamiliar user. It cannot solve the problem.

  The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to perform setting for any in-vehicle device in an operation device that can accept setting operations for a plurality of in-vehicle devices. It is an object of the present invention to provide an operating device that allows a user to easily recognize whether or not a user is present.

  The operation device according to the present invention is an operation device that accepts a setting operation related to the operation of a plurality of in-vehicle devices, a selection accepting unit that accepts selection of the in-vehicle device to be set from the plurality of in-vehicle devices, and the selection accepting unit selects When receiving the setting, the selected operation target in-vehicle device performs a predetermined operation, a setting operation control unit that receives the setting related to the setting target in-vehicle device, and the setting reception unit And a notification means for notifying the setting target in-vehicle device.

  The operation device according to the present invention further includes a setting operation control unit that causes the in-vehicle device to be set to perform a predetermined operation according to the received setting when the setting receiving unit receives the setting. It is characterized by that.

  The operation device according to the present invention further includes an acquisition unit that acquires a detection result from a traveling state detection unit that detects a traveling state related to the traveling of the vehicle on which the in-vehicle device is mounted, and the operation control unit during selection includes When the traveling state acquired by the acquisition unit satisfies a predetermined condition, the in-vehicle device to be set is configured to perform the predetermined operation.

  In the operating device according to the present invention, the traveling state is a traveling speed of the vehicle or an operation position of a shift lever, and the operation control means at the time of selection, the traveling speed does not exceed a predetermined speed, or When the shift lever is at a predetermined position, the setting target vehicle-mounted device is configured to perform the predetermined operation.

  In the operating device according to the present invention, when the selection receiving unit receives a selection of a lamp of a vehicle on which the in-vehicle device is mounted as the in-vehicle device to be set, the selection operation control unit includes the lamp Is turned on and off within a predetermined time.

  In the operation device according to the present invention, when the selection accepting unit accepts selection of a locking device for a door of a vehicle on which the in-vehicle device is mounted as the in-vehicle device to be set, the selection operation control unit is The locking device allows the door to be locked and unlocked within a predetermined time.

  In addition, the operation device according to the present invention is configured such that when the selection receiving unit receives a selection of a window opening / closing control device of a vehicle on which the in-vehicle device is mounted as the in-vehicle device to be set, the selection operation control unit Is characterized in that the opening and closing control device is made to perform opening and closing operations of the window within a predetermined time.

  In the operation device according to the present invention, when the selection receiving unit receives a selection of a voice output device as the on-vehicle device to be set, the selection operation control unit outputs a voice to the voice output device. It is characterized by being allowed to be performed for hours.

  Further, the operation device according to the present invention is configured such that when the selection accepting unit accepts selection of a position control device for a door mirror of a vehicle in which the in-vehicle device is mounted as the in-vehicle device to be set, the selection operation control unit Is characterized in that the position control device performs control within a predetermined time to move the position of the door mirror and return it to the original position.

  In the operating device according to the present invention, when the selection accepting unit accepts selection of a wiper of a vehicle on which the in-vehicle device is mounted as the in-vehicle device to be set, the selection operation control unit includes the wiper Is operated for a predetermined time.

In the present invention, the operation device accepts an operation of selecting a setting target in-vehicle device from a plurality of in-vehicle devices. A predetermined operation is determined in advance for each in-vehicle device, and when the operation device accepts selection of the in-vehicle device, the in-vehicle device selected as the setting target causes the in-vehicle device to perform this predetermined operation. The predetermined operation can be a simple operation that can be performed in a short time such as several blinks if the in-vehicle device is a lamp and several reciprocations if the wiper is a wiper. When the in-vehicle device selection operation is performed, the user can easily recognize the selected in-vehicle device by causing the in-vehicle device to perform such a simple predetermined operation.
Further, the operating device causes the in-vehicle device to be set to perform a predetermined operation, then accepts the setting related to the in-vehicle device, and notifies the in-vehicle device of the received setting. Thereby, a setting can be reflected in the vehicle equipment which the user selected.

In the present invention, when the setting for the selected setting target in-vehicle device is received, the operation device causes the setting target in-vehicle device to perform a predetermined operation according to the received setting. For example, when the in-vehicle device is a lamp and a brightness setting is received, the lamp blinks several times with the set brightness. For example, when the in-vehicle device is a wiper and the setting of the operation speed is accepted, the wiper is reciprocated several times at the set speed.
Thereby, the user can confirm the result of the setting performed by himself / herself. Note that the predetermined operation performed when the selection of the in-vehicle device is received and the predetermined operation performed when the setting is received are not necessarily the same operation.

As described above, when a predetermined operation is performed by the in-vehicle device when the selection of the in-vehicle device is accepted, there is a possibility that the operation may be hindered if the predetermined operation is performed during the traveling of the vehicle.
Therefore, in the present invention, the traveling state such as the traveling speed of the vehicle or the operation position of the shift lever is acquired, and it is determined whether or not the traveling state satisfies a predetermined condition. For example, the vehicle is traveling or stopped by making a determination on the condition that the traveling speed of the vehicle does not exceed a predetermined speed, or that the shift lever is in the “P (parking)” position. It can be determined whether there is.
The operating device performs a predetermined operation when the selection of the in-vehicle device is accepted only when the traveling state satisfies the predetermined condition (that is, when the vehicle is stopped), and when the traveling state does not satisfy the predetermined condition (that is, the vehicle is In the case of traveling), the predetermined operation when the selection of the in-vehicle device is accepted is not performed. Thereby, it can prevent that predetermined | prescribed operation | movement obstructs driving | running | working.

Further, in the present invention, when selection of a vehicle lamp (for example, a room lamp, courtesy lamp, head lamp or tail lamp) is accepted as a setting target, the operating device turns on and off the lamp within a predetermined time. Flashes to inform the user that a lamp setting item has been selected.
When a selection of a vehicle door lock device (including a remote operation) is accepted as a setting target, the operation device locks and unlocks the door within a predetermined time. Thereby, the operation sound of the locking device is generated, and the user can be notified that the setting item of the locking device has been selected.
When the selection of a vehicle window open / close control device (so-called power window) is accepted as a setting target, the operation device opens and closes the window within a predetermined time to inform the user that a window setting item has been selected. .

When the selection of an audio output device (an audio device or a device having a speaker such as a warning buzzer or a vehicle horn) is accepted as a setting target, the operation device causes the audio output device to output audio for a predetermined time. The user is notified that the setting item of the audio output device has been selected.
When the selection of a position control device that controls the position (angle) of the vehicle door mirror as a setting target is received, the operation device performs control to move the position of the door mirror and return it to the original position within a predetermined time. The user can be informed that the setting item of the position control device of the door mirror has been selected by the operation and operation sound of the door mirror.
In addition, when the selection of the vehicle wiper is accepted as the setting target, the operation device operates the wiper for a predetermined time (for example, performs one reciprocal operation) and confirms that the user has selected the wiper setting item. Inform.

In this way, when the in-vehicle device to be set is selected by the user, the selected in-vehicle device is selected by the user by the actual operation or the operation sound by operating the selected in-vehicle device for a predetermined time (short time). It can be made to recognize whether it was done.
Further, the predetermined operation of the in-vehicle device performed when the user's setting operation for the selected in-vehicle device is accepted may be the same operation as these, but the operation reflecting the received setting is performed (for example, the lamp When the brightness setting is accepted, the lamp blinks at this brightness, and when the audio volume setting is accepted, the audio output device performs audio output at this volume for a predetermined time. ).

In the case of the present invention, when a predetermined operation is determined in advance for each in-vehicle device and an operation for selecting a setting-target in-vehicle device is received from a plurality of in-vehicle devices, the operation device performs a predetermined operation on the selected in-vehicle device. By adopting such a configuration, the user can easily and reliably recognize the selected in-vehicle device based on the actual operation or operation sound of the in-vehicle device. As a result, the user can easily and reliably perform the setting operation of the in-vehicle device, and can prevent an erroneous operation such as erroneous setting target.
In addition, when the setting for the selected setting target in-vehicle device is received, the operation device reflects the setting by causing the setting target in-vehicle device to perform a predetermined operation that reflects the received setting. By the operation, the user can easily and surely confirm the setting made on the in-vehicle device, and thus it is possible to prevent an erroneous setting such as an erroneous setting on the in-vehicle device.

  Hereinafter, the present invention will be specifically described with reference to the drawings showing embodiments thereof. FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing a configuration example of a vehicle equipped with an operating device according to the present invention. In the figure, reference numeral 1 denotes a vehicle. The vehicle 1 has a car navigation device (hereinafter referred to as a car navigation) 51, a wiper control device 52, an audio 53, an air conditioner (hereinafter referred to as an air conditioner) 54, a room lamp, a courtesy lamp, and the like. A plurality of in-vehicle devices such as a lamp control device 55 for controlling, a headlamp control device 56 for controlling lighting of the headlamp, and various other ECUs (Electronic Control Units) 50 are mounted. The plurality of in-vehicle devices are connected via a communication line or the like to form a network such as a CAN (Controller Area Network), and can exchange information with each other.

  In addition, the vehicle 1 is equipped with an operation device 10 that includes a plurality of switches provided on an instrument panel or the like in the vehicle and receives a user operation. The operating device 10 is connected to a network composed of a plurality of in-vehicle devices such as the ECU 50 to the headlamp control device 56, and can transmit / receive information to / from each in-vehicle device. The operation device 10 accepts user operations on the in-vehicle devices such as a destination setting operation of the car navigation 51 or a setting temperature changing operation of the air conditioner 54, and notifies the in-vehicle devices of the received operation.

  A car navigation system 51 connected to the operation device 10 via a network provides a vehicle route guidance to the driver of the vehicle 1 by displaying a map image on a display device such as a liquid crystal panel and outputting a guidance voice. The operation device 10 accepts operations such as setting a destination for the car navigation 51 and enlarging / reducing the map image. The wiper control device 52 is a device that is provided on the windshield (and rear glass) of the vehicle 1 and controls the operation of the wiper that removes raindrops attached to the windshield by reciprocating motion. 10 accepts. The audio 53 is an in-vehicle device that outputs sound by performing reproduction of a CD (Compact Disc) or the like and reception of a radio broadcast, and the operation device 10 receives operations such as sound source selection and volume adjustment of the output sound.

  The air conditioner 54 is an in-vehicle device that adjusts the air inside the vehicle 1, and the operation device 10 receives operations such as operation switching and temperature setting such as cooling, heating, and air blowing. The lamp control device 55 is a device that controls lighting of a room lamp, a courtesy lamp, and the like provided in the vehicle 1, whether to turn on / off according to the opening / closing of the door of the vehicle 1, and until automatic turning off. The operation device 10 receives operations such as time setting. The headlamp control device 56 is a device that is mounted on the front portion of the vehicle 1 and controls lighting of a headlamp that irradiates light in front of the vehicle 1 when traveling at night or the like. The controller device 10 accepts the setting.

  FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the operating device 10 according to the present invention. The operating device 10 includes a switch unit 14 composed of a plurality of switches for a user to operate, and a touch panel 15 provided on the display surface of the display unit 16. Detect user operations.

  The switch unit 14 includes a plurality of switches such as a push button switch, a rotary switch, or a slide switch. The switch unit 14 detects user operations performed on these switches, and notifies the control unit 11 of the controller device 10 that the operation has been performed and the details of the operation.

  The touch panel 15 is, for example, a resistive film type touch panel, and two films provided with a transparent conductive film are bonded to each other with a dot spacer at a predetermined interval, and the two films are pressed by a user's finger or the like. The contact is detected by contact of the conductive film. The touch panel 15 detects a contact operation by the user, and notifies the control unit 11 of the operation device 10 that the operation has been performed and the contact operation position. The touch panel 15 may be a capacitive touch panel or an infrared touch panel.

  The display unit 16 is a liquid crystal panel, a PDP (Plasma Display Panel), or the like, and displays an image on the display surface according to image data given from the control unit 11. When the car navigation 51 has a display unit such as a liquid crystal panel or a PDP, the controller 10 and the car navigation 51 may share the display unit 16. The display unit 16 displays various images such as the operation status of the in-vehicle device and a map image of the car navigation 51, and also displays a menu screen and various setting screens. The touch panel 15 is provided on the display surface of the display unit 16. For example, the control unit 11 selects a menu by the user by displaying a menu screen on the display unit 16 and detecting a touch operation using the touch panel 15. Can be accepted.

  The control unit 11 performs control processing of each unit of the controller device 10 and various arithmetic processes, and is specifically configured by a CPU (Central Processing Unit) or an MPU (Micro Processing Unit). The control unit 11 updates the display image by generating an image to be displayed on the display unit 16 in response to a user operation notified from the switch unit 14 and the touch panel 15, and the received operation is performed by the in-vehicle device. If it is related to the operation, an operation instruction corresponding to the received operation is transmitted to the corresponding in-vehicle device. Thereby, the control part 11 can perform the operation | movement according to the received operation with respect to the various vehicle equipment connected via the network.

  The operating device 10 includes a storage unit 13 that stores various data. The storage unit 13 is preferably a nonvolatile memory element such as an EEPROM or a flash memory. The storage unit 13 stores in advance a program for processing by the control unit 11 and data such as an image to be displayed on the display unit 16, and the control unit 11 stores data that needs to be saved such as various settings. 13 can be stored. Although details will be described later, the storage unit 13 stores an operation determination table 13 a that stores information related to the operation of the in-vehicle device mounted on the vehicle 1.

  The communication unit 12 is connected to the above-described in-vehicle devices such as the ECU 50, the car navigation 51, the wiper control device 52, the audio 53, the air conditioner 54, the lamp control device 55, and the headlamp control device 56 through a communication line, and window control It is connected to various other in-vehicle devices such as a device 57, a door lock device 58, a door mirror control device 59, and a warning buzzer 60. The communication unit 12 can transmit / receive information to / from these in-vehicle devices according to a protocol such as CAN, and transmits information (such as received operation contents) given from the control unit 11 and also the in-vehicle devices. When the information transmitted from is received, the received information is given to the control unit 11.

  In addition, the communication unit 12 is connected to the vehicle speed sensor 31 and the shift lever position detection unit 32 via a communication line, and acquires information related to the traveling state of the vehicle 1 detected by these to the control unit 11. You can be notified. The vehicle speed sensor 31 is a sensor that detects the traveling speed of the vehicle 1 and transmits the detection result to other in-vehicle devices. The shift lever position detection unit 32 detects an operation position (for example, “P”, “D (drive)”, “R (reverse)”, etc.) of the shift lever of the vehicle 1, Send to device.

  The operation device 10 according to the present embodiment displays a menu screen for performing operation setting of the in-vehicle device on the display unit 16 and accepts a setting operation by the touch panel 15. At this time, the controller device 10 first displays a list of in-vehicle devices that can be set on the display unit 16 and accepts selection of a setting target. After the in-vehicle device to be set is selected, the operation device displays a menu screen for changing the setting of each in-vehicle device and accepts a setting operation by the user.

  FIG. 3 and FIG. 4 are diagrams illustrating an example of the setting of the in-vehicle device that can be performed by the operation device 10, and the user can select a setting target on the menu screen displayed on the display unit 16 of the operation device 10. The in-vehicle device, the setting item of each in-vehicle device, the setting content and the setting value of each setting item are shown in association with each other.

  The door lock device 58 is an in-vehicle device that locks (locks) and unlocks (unlocks) the door of the vehicle 1 in accordance with an operation on a switch provided on the door or a remote controller possessed by the user. In this embodiment, the door lock device 58 has a “shift lever interlocking lock” function that automatically locks the door when the shift lever of the vehicle 1 is operated other than “P”, and the vehicle speed of the vehicle 1 is 20 km / h. "Vehicle speed interlock lock" function that automatically locks the door when the above is reached, "Driver seat" that automatically unlocks all other doors when the user unlocks the driver door of the vehicle 1 "Unlock interlock" function, "Auto-lock" function that automatically locks the door if the door does not open after a certain period of time after unlocking the vehicle 1 door, and locks the door with a remote controller When this is done, it has an “answer back” function that blinks the lamp or headlamp of the vehicle 1. The user can set (ON / OFF) whether or not to use these functions on the controller device 10.

  The lamp control device 55 is a device that controls lighting of a room lamp, a courtesy lamp, and the like provided in the vehicle 1. In the present embodiment, the lamp control device 55 automatically turns on after the door of the vehicle 1 is unlocked, and the ignition (IG) key rotates from the accessory (ACC) position to the off position. It has a “lighting when ACC is off” function that automatically lights up when operated. The user can set whether or not to use these functions on the operation device 10 and the time until the lights are turned off when these automatic lights are turned on.

  The headlamp control device 56 is a device that is mounted on the front portion of the vehicle 1 and controls lighting of a headlamp that irradiates light in front of the vehicle 1 when traveling at night. In the present embodiment, the headlamp control device 56 detects the brightness outside the vehicle with an optical sensor (not shown), etc., and automatically turns on when the brightness outside the vehicle becomes less than a predetermined level and the darkness is detected. ”Function. The user can set whether or not to use this function in the operation device 10 and the time from when the darkness is detected by the light sensor or the like until the automatic lighting is performed.

  The door mirror control device 59 is an in-vehicle device that controls the operation of an actuator or the like that moves the position (angle) of the door mirror provided on each of the left and right sides of the vehicle 1. The door mirror control device 59 operates the actuator according to a user setting, Can be adjusted. The user can set the position of the door mirror with the operation device 10.

  The warning buzzer 60 is an in-vehicle device that is provided near the driver's seat of the vehicle 1 and outputs a warning sound to the user. In the present embodiment, the warning buzzer 60 has a “forgetting to remove key warning” function that outputs a warning sound when the door of the vehicle 1 is opened when the IG switch is off, the headlamp 56 is lit, and the IG “Forgetting to turn off the lamp” function that outputs a warning sound when the door of the vehicle 1 is opened when the switch is on, and “Vehicle speed” that outputs a warning sound when the vehicle speed of the vehicle 1 exceeds 100 km / h. It has a “warning” function and a “battery capacity lowering warning” function that outputs a warning sound when the remaining battery capacity of the vehicle 1 falls below a predetermined amount. The user can set whether or not to use these functions on the controller device 10 and the volume of the warning sound to be output.

  The window control device 57 is a device that electrically opens and closes the window of the vehicle 1 (so-called power window), and opens and closes the window by operating an open / close switch provided on the door of the vehicle 1. In the present embodiment, the window control device 57 has a “wireless opening / closing” function for opening / closing a window with a remote controller owned by the user. The user can set whether or not to use these functions on the controller device 10.

  The wiper control device 52 is a device that is provided on the windshield (and rear glass) of the vehicle 1 and controls the operation of the wiper to remove raindrops attached to the windshield. The wiper control device 52 has an “intermittent operation” function that repeatedly performs raindrop removal operations at regular intervals. The user can set whether or not to use this function on the operation device 10 and the operation speed when performing the raindrop removal operation.

  FIGS. 5 and 6 are schematic diagrams for explaining a setting method of the in-vehicle device, and illustrate an example of a setting menu screen displayed on the display unit 16 by the operation device 10. When a request for setting an in-vehicle device is given by a user operation, the operation device 10 displays a plurality of selection items 41 associated with the in-vehicle device that can be set on the display unit 16 (FIG. 5). (See (a)), by detecting a touch operation on any one of the selection items 41 on the touch panel 15, the selection operation of the in-vehicle device is accepted.

  In the illustrated example, a “door lock” selection item for selecting the door lock device 58, a “lamp” selection item for selecting the lamp control device 55, and a “head lamp” for selecting the head lamp control device 56 are shown. Selection item, “door mirror” selection item for selecting door mirror control device 59, “warning sound” selection item for selecting warning buzzer 60, “window” selection item for selecting window control device 57, and wiper A plurality of selection items 41 such as “wiper” selection items for selecting the control device 52 are displayed side by side on the display unit 16.

  For example, when the user performs a contact operation on the “door lock” selection item, detects this on the touch panel 15, and receives a selection operation of the door lock device 58, the operation device 10 sets the door lock device 58. The setting item 42 that can be set and the setting value 43 set for each setting item 42 are displayed side by side on the display unit 16 (see FIG. 5B). In the example shown in the figure, the “shift lever interlock lock” function is set to ON, the “vehicle speed interlock lock” function is set to ON, the “driver's seat interlock unlock” function is set to OFF, and the “auto lock” function is It is set to off and the “answerback” function is set to on. The set value 43 displayed on the display unit 16 can be switched on / off each time the user performs a touch operation.

  Further, for example, when the user performs a touch operation on the “Lamp” selection item on the setting screen of FIG. 5A (see FIG. 6C), the user performs a touch operation on the “warning buzzer” setting item. Similarly, in the case (see FIG. 6D) or other cases, the operating device 10 is set for the setting item 42 that can be set for the selected in-vehicle device, and for each setting item 42. Are displayed side by side on the display unit 16. If the setting item 42 is not set alternatively such as on / off, but a continuous value such as “warning volume” shown in FIG. An increase / decrease button 44 for increasing / decreasing the value is displayed together with the set value 43, and the user can increase / decrease the set value by a touch operation.

  When the operation device 10 according to the present invention receives a selection of any in-vehicle device on the menu screen for selecting the in-vehicle device shown in FIG. An operation (hereinafter referred to as an operation when selected) is performed. Further, when the operation device 10 receives a setting operation of the in-vehicle device on the menu screen shown in FIGS. 5B, 6C, and 6D, it is determined in advance according to the set setting item and the set value. The predetermined in-vehicle operation (hereinafter referred to as “setting operation”) is performed by the in-vehicle device to be set. The operation at the time of selection and the operation at the time of setting of each in-vehicle device are stored in advance in an operation determination table 13 a stored in the storage unit 13.

  FIG. 7 is a chart showing an example of the operation at the time of selection stored in the operation determination table 13a. In the operation determination table 13 a of the storage unit 13, a plurality of in-vehicle devices mounted on the vehicle 1 and selection-time operations performed by each in-vehicle device are stored in association with each other. The operation at the time of selection is an operation determined in advance at the design stage of the controller device 10 and each in-vehicle device.

  For example, in the illustrated operation determination table 13a, when the “door lock” selection item is touched by the user on the menu screen of FIG. 5A and the door lock device 58 is selected as the in-vehicle device to be set, the operation device 10 causes the door lock device 58 to lock and unlock the door of the vehicle 1 in a short period of time, for example, 1 second. Specifically, if the door of the vehicle 1 has already been locked, the door lock device 58 unlocks the door and then immediately locks it. If the door of the vehicle 1 is not locked, the door lock device 58 locks the door and immediately unlocks it. Thereby, it is possible to make the user recognize the selection of the door lock device 58 from the operation sound of the lock and unlock performed by the door lock device 58.

  When the lamp control device 55 is selected by touching the “lamp” selection item on the menu screen, the operation device 10 causes the lamp control device 55 to turn on and off the lamp for a predetermined time (for example, a short time such as 1 second). It is repeatedly performed several times, that is, the lamp blinks several times. The same applies to the case where the headlamp control device 56 is selected by touching the “headlamp” selection item. The user can recognize the selection of the lamp control device 55 or the headlamp control device 56 by the visual effect of blinking.

  When the door mirror control device 59 is selected by touching the “door mirror” selection item on the menu screen, the operation device 10 slightly changes the position (angle) of the door mirror of the vehicle 1 to the door mirror control device 59 (several centimeters (several degrees)). After the movement, control is performed to return to the original position (angle) within a predetermined time (for example, a short time such as 1 second). Thereby, it is possible to make the user recognize the selection of the door mirror control device 59 from the movement of the door mirror of the vehicle 1 and the operation sound accompanying this operation.

  When the “warning sound” selection item is touched on the menu screen and the warning buzzer 60 is selected, the controller 10 causes the warning buzzer 60 to output a warning sound for a predetermined time (for example, a short time such as 1 second). By actually outputting a warning sound, the user can recognize the selection of the warning buzzer 60.

  When the window control device 57 is selected by touching the “window” selection item on the menu screen, the operation device 10 causes the window control device 57 to open and close the window of the vehicle 1 for a predetermined time (for example, a short time such as 1 second). ). Specifically, if the window of the vehicle 1 is in a closed state, the window control device 57 is caused to open the window and immediately thereafter, the closing operation is performed. If the window of the vehicle 1 is in an open state, the window control device 57 is caused to close the window and immediately thereafter, the opening operation is performed. Thereby, it is possible to make the user recognize the selection of the window control device 57.

  In addition, when the “wiper” selection item is touched on the menu screen and the wiper control device 52 is selected, the operation device 10 causes the wiper control device 52 to reciprocate the vehicle wiper once. By actually operating the wiper, the user can recognize the selection of the wiper control device 52.

  As described above, the operation device 10 receives the selection of the in-vehicle device to be set by detecting the touch operation on the selection item 41 on the menu screen with the touch panel 15, and sets it with reference to the operation determination table 13 a of the storage unit 13. The operation at the time of selection to be performed by the target in-vehicle device is determined. The operating device 10 transmits an operation instruction corresponding to the determined operation at the time of selection from the communication unit 12 to the in-vehicle device to be set, thereby causing the in-vehicle device to be set to perform the operation at the time of selection. By operating the in-vehicle device selected according to the user's selection operation, the user can easily and reliably recognize which in-vehicle device is selected by the user's operation.

  However, if the in-vehicle device performs an operation at the time of selection while the vehicle 1 is traveling, there is a risk that the operation may be hindered. Therefore, the operation device 10 performs an operation at the time of selection on the in-vehicle device only while the vehicle is stopped. Let it be done. For this reason, the operating device 10 acquires the vehicle speed detected by the vehicle speed sensor 31 via the network by the communication unit 12 and the position of the shift lever detected by the shift lever position detection unit 32. For example, when the vehicle speed of the vehicle 1 has not reached 10 km / h and the position of the shift lever is “P”, the operation device 10 determines that the vehicle 1 is stopped and is mounted on the vehicle 1 only when the vehicle 1 is stopped. Let the device perform the action when selected.

  FIG. 8 is a table showing an example of the setting operation stored in the operation determination table 13a. The operation determination table 13a of the storage unit 13 further associates a plurality of in-vehicle devices mounted on the vehicle 1 and setting items for each in-vehicle device with the setting operation performed when each setting item is set. I remember it. The operation at the time of setting is an operation determined in advance at the design stage of the controller device 10 and each in-vehicle device, and the operation of the in-vehicle device is actually performed with the set value. However, it is not necessary to perform the setting operation for all the setting items of the in-vehicle device, and it is effective to perform the setting operation for the setting items that are set in multiple stages such as numerical setting, instead of performing the setting alternatively. It is.

  For example, the “position adjustment” setting item related to the door mirror control device 59 can set the position of the door mirror of the vehicle 1 in multiple stages. Each time the position of the door mirror is set, the operating device 10 performs an operation at the time of setting by giving an operation instruction to the door mirror control device 59 so as to move the door mirror to the set position.

  The “warning volume” setting item related to the warning buzzer 60 can set the volume of the warning sound output from the warning buzzer 60 in multiple stages. Whenever the volume of the warning sound is set, the controller device 10 performs an operation at the time of setting by giving an operation instruction to the warning buzzer 60 so as to output the warning sound at the set volume.

  Similarly, the setting item of “operation speed” related to the wiper control device 52 can set the operation speed of the reciprocating motion of the wiper in multiple stages. Each time the operation speed of the wiper is set, the controller device 10 performs an operation at the time of setting by giving an operation instruction to the wiper control device 52 so as to perform a reciprocating motion once at the set operation speed.

  In addition, the setting item of “Answer Back” related to the door lock device 58 is used to alternatively set ON / OFF of this function. For such setting items, when a setting value is turned on by a setting operation, the operation device 10 gives an operation instruction to the in-vehicle device so as to actually perform the operation of this function. However, for functions that cannot be operated in a short time, the setting operation does not have to be performed.

  As described above, the operation device 10 receives the setting item setting operation by detecting the touch operation on the setting value 43 related to the setting item 42 of the selected in-vehicle device on the touch panel 15, and the operation determination table of the storage unit 13. The setting operation to be performed by the in-vehicle device to be set is determined with reference to 13a. The controller device 10 causes the setting target in-vehicle device to perform the setting operation by transmitting an operation instruction corresponding to the determined setting operation from the communication unit 12 to the setting target in-vehicle device. By causing the in-vehicle device to perform an operation reflecting the setting value in accordance with the user's setting operation, the user can easily and reliably recognize the setting made by his / her own operation.

  9 and 10 are flowcharts showing a procedure of processing performed by the controller device 10 according to the present invention, and are processing performed by the control unit 11 of the controller device 10 controlling each unit. 9 and 10 show a processing procedure after the operation device 10 displays the menu screen for selecting the in-vehicle device shown in FIG. 5A on the display unit 16. First, the control unit 11 of the controller device 10 selects a selection operation for one selection item 41 from a plurality of selection items 41 displayed on the display unit 16 based on the detection result of the contact operation notified from the touch panel 15, that is, a setting target. It is determined whether or not an in-vehicle device selection operation has been performed (step S1). When the selection operation is not performed (S1: NO), the control unit 11 waits until the selection operation is performed.

  When the selection operation of the on-vehicle device to be set is performed by the contact operation (S1: YES), the control unit 11 acquires the vehicle speed of the vehicle 1 detected by the vehicle speed sensor 31 in the communication unit 12 (step S2), and shifts. The position of the shift lever detected by the lever position detection unit 32 is acquired by the communication unit 12 (step S3). The control unit 11 determines whether the acquired vehicle speed does not exceed 10 km / h and the position of the shift lever is “P” (step S4), and the vehicle speed is 10 km / h or more, or the shift lever If the position is other than “P” (S4: NO), the process proceeds to step S9 without performing steps S5 to S8.

  When the acquired vehicle speed does not exceed 10 km / h and the position of the shift lever is “P” (S4: YES), the control unit 11 sets by checking which selection item 41 is selected. A target in-vehicle device is specified (step S5). Next, the control unit 11 reads the operation determination table 13a from the storage unit 13 (step S6), and refers to the read operation determination table 13a to determine a selection-time operation to be performed by the in-vehicle device to be set (step S7). The control unit 11 causes the setting-target in-vehicle device to execute the selection-time operation by transmitting an operation instruction for performing the determined selection-time operation from the communication unit 12 to the setting-target in-vehicle device (step S8). Thereafter, the control unit 11 updates the menu screen displayed on the display unit 16 to a setting menu screen corresponding to the in-vehicle device to be set (step S9).

  Next, the control unit 11 determines whether or not a setting operation (changing operation of the setting value 43) has been performed on any of the setting items 42 displayed on the display unit 16 based on the detection result of the contact operation notified from the touch panel 15. Is determined (step S10). When the setting operation is not performed (S10: NO), the control unit 11 stands by until the setting operation is performed. When the setting operation of the setting item 42 is performed by the contact operation (S10: YES), the control unit 11 identifies the setting item 42 for which the setting operation has been performed (step S11) and is set for the setting item 42 A set value is acquired (step S12), and the acquired set value is transmitted from the communication unit 12 to the in-vehicle device to be set (step S13).

  Next, the control unit 11 reads the operation determination table 13a from the storage unit 13 (step S14), and refers to the operation determination table 13a according to the in-vehicle device to be set and the setting item for which the setting operation has been performed. A setting operation to be performed by the target in-vehicle device is determined (step S15). The control unit 11 transmits the operation instruction for performing the determined setting operation to the setting target in-vehicle device from the communication unit 12, thereby causing the setting target in-vehicle device to execute the setting operation (Step S16). finish. As a result of referring to the operation determination table 13a, if there is no operation at the time of setting, the control unit 11 may end the process without causing the in-vehicle device to be set to execute the operation at the time of setting in step S16.

  In the operation device 10 having the above-described configuration, when the operation device 10 receives an operation for selecting a setting-target vehicle-mounted device from a plurality of vehicle-mounted devices, the operation at the time of selection determined and stored in advance for each vehicle-mounted device is stored. The operation determination table 13a of the storage unit 13 is referred to and the operation device 10 is configured to cause the in-vehicle device to be set to perform an operation at the time of selection, so that the user can easily determine which in-vehicle device is selected by the user. And it can be made to recognize reliably. As a result, even an inexperienced user can easily and surely perform the setting operation of the in-vehicle device, and the possibility of erroneous operation, incorrect setting, and the like can be reduced.

  Further, when the operation device 10 receives a setting item setting operation related to the setting target in-vehicle device, the operation device performs a setting operation reflecting the received setting in the setting target in-vehicle device. The user can easily and surely recognize the contents of the settings made on the in-vehicle device. In addition, the detection results of the vehicle speed sensor 31 and the shift lever position detection unit 32 are acquired, and the operation device 10 determines whether or not the vehicle 1 is stopped. Only when the vehicle 1 is stopped, it is selected as an in-vehicle device. By adopting the configuration in which the hour operation is performed, the traveling of the vehicle 1 is not hindered by the selection operation, and the decrease in the safety related to the traveling of the vehicle 1 can be prevented.

  In the present embodiment, the setting items, setting contents, and setting values of the in-vehicle devices shown in FIGS. 3 and 4 are examples, and the present invention is not limited thereto. The configuration and operation of the menu screen shown in FIGS. 5 and 6 are examples, and the present invention is not limited to this. The operation at the time of selection of each in-vehicle device shown in the operation determination table 13a of FIG. 7 is an example, and is not limited to this. Similarly, the setting operation for each setting item of each in-vehicle device shown in the operation determination table 13a of FIG. 8 is an example, and is not limited thereto. The in-vehicle device that accepts the setting operation by the operation device 10 is not limited to the in-vehicle devices such as the ECU 50 to the warning buzzer 60 shown in the present embodiment, and the operation device 10 may accept setting operations for various other in-vehicle devices. As for the operation at the time and the operation at the time of setting, an operation suitable for each in-vehicle device may be performed.

  Further, the operation device 10 stores the operation at the time of selection and the operation at the time of setting of each in-vehicle device in the operation determination table 13a of the storage unit 13, and the operation device 10 determines the operation at the time of selection and the operation at the time of setting performed by each in-vehicle device. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Each in-vehicle device stores the operation at the time of selection and the operation at the time of setting, and the operation device 10 executes only by giving an execution instruction of the operation at the time of selection and the operation at the time of setting. It is good also as a structure which each operation | movement in-vehicle apparatus given the instruction | indication determines the operation | movement at the time of selection and setting.

  In addition, although the operation device 10 is configured to accept the operation of selecting an in-vehicle device and setting the setting item on the display unit 16 and the touch panel 15, the present invention is not limited to this, and a plurality of switches provided in the switch unit 14 are provided. It is good also as a structure received by operation with respect to this switch. In addition, the controller 10 determines whether the vehicle 1 is stopped according to the detection results of the vehicle speed sensor 31 and the shift lever position detection unit 32, and causes the in-vehicle device to perform an operation at the time of selection only when the vehicle 1 is stopped. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a configuration may be adopted in which the operation at the time of selection is performed even while the vehicle 1 is traveling. The setting operation of the in-vehicle device may be performed only when the vehicle 1 is stopped.

It is a mimetic diagram showing an example of 1 composition of vehicles carrying an operation device concerning the present invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the operating device which concerns on this invention. It is a graph which shows an example of the setting of the vehicle equipment which can be performed with an operating device. It is a graph which shows an example of the setting of the vehicle equipment which can be performed with an operating device. It is a schematic diagram for demonstrating the setting method of vehicle equipment. It is a schematic diagram for demonstrating the setting method of vehicle equipment. It is a graph which shows an example of the operation | movement at the time of selection memorize | stored in the operation | movement determination table. It is a table | surface which shows an example of the operation | movement at the time of setting memorize | stored in the operation | movement determination table. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the process which the operating device which concerns on this invention performs. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the process which the operating device which concerns on this invention performs.

Explanation of symbols

1 vehicle 10 operation device 11 control unit (selection receiving means, selection operation receiving means, setting reception means, notification means, setting operation control means, acquisition means)
12 Communication unit (notification means, acquisition means)
13 Storage Unit 13a Operation Determination Table 14 Switch Unit (Selection Accepting Unit, Setting Accepting Unit)
15 Touch panel (selection accepting means, setting accepting means)
16 Display 31 Vehicle speed sensor (traveling state detection means)
32 Shift lever position detector (running state detector)
41 Selection item (selection acceptance means)
42 Setting items 43 Setting values (setting accepting means)
50 ECU (on-vehicle equipment)
51 Car navigation system (vehicle equipment)
52 Wiper control device (vehicle equipment, wiper)
53 Audio (vehicle equipment)
54 Air conditioner (vehicle equipment)
55 Lamp control device (vehicle equipment, lamp)
56 Headlamp control device (vehicle equipment, lamp)
57 Window control device (vehicle equipment, opening / closing control device)
58 Door lock device (on-vehicle equipment, lock device)
59 Door mirror control device (vehicle equipment, position control device)
60 Warning buzzer (vehicle equipment, audio output device)

Claims (10)

In an operating device that accepts a setting operation related to the operation of a plurality of in-vehicle devices,
Selection accepting means for accepting selection of a setting target in-vehicle device from the plurality of in-vehicle devices;
When the selection receiving unit receives a selection, the selected operation control unit causes the selected in-vehicle device to be set to perform a predetermined operation; and
Setting accepting means for accepting a setting related to the in-vehicle device to be set;
An operation device comprising: a notification unit configured to notify the setting-accepting unit of the setting received by the setting reception unit. The setting operation control means for causing the in-vehicle device to be set to perform a predetermined operation according to the received setting when the setting receiving means receives the setting. Operating device. Further comprising an acquisition means for acquiring a detection result from a traveling state detecting means for detecting a traveling state relating to traveling of the vehicle on which the in-vehicle device is mounted;
The selection operation control means causes the in-vehicle device to be set to perform the predetermined operation when the traveling state acquired by the acquisition means satisfies a predetermined condition. The operating device according to claim 2. The traveling state is a traveling speed of the vehicle or an operation position of a shift lever,
The selection operation control means is configured to cause the in-vehicle device to be set to perform the predetermined operation when the traveling speed does not exceed a predetermined speed or when the shift lever is at a predetermined position. The operating device according to claim 3, wherein When the selection receiving unit receives a selection of a lamp of a vehicle on which the in-vehicle device is mounted as the in-vehicle device to be set, the selection operation control unit turns on and off the lamp within a predetermined time. The operating device according to claim 1, wherein the operating device is configured as follows. When the selection accepting unit accepts selection of a lock device for a door of a vehicle on which the in-vehicle device is mounted as the in-vehicle device to be set, the selection-time operation control unit causes the lock device to lock and unlock the door. The operating device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the locking is performed within a predetermined time. When the selection accepting unit accepts selection of a window opening / closing control device of a vehicle on which the in-vehicle device is mounted as the in-vehicle device to be set, the selection time operation control unit causes the opening / closing control device to open a window. The operation device according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the operation and the closing operation are performed within a predetermined time. When the selection accepting unit accepts selection of an audio output device as the on-vehicle device to be set, the selection operation control unit causes the audio output device to output audio for a predetermined time. The operating device according to any one of claims 1 to 7. When the selection accepting unit accepts selection of a position control device for a door mirror of a vehicle on which the in-vehicle device is mounted as the in-vehicle device to be set, the selection-time operation control unit receives the position of the door mirror in the position control device. The operation device according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein control for moving the device back to the original position is performed within a predetermined time. When the selection accepting unit accepts selection of a wiper of a vehicle equipped with the in-vehicle device as the in-vehicle device to be set, the selection operation control unit is configured to operate the wiper for a predetermined time. The operating device according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein:

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