JP2011031863A - Can module unit - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a module capable of notifying a required message on various operations and actions, by efficiently performing electric-electronic control of various on-vehicle electric equipment. <P>SOLUTION: This CAN module unit 1 connectable to the electric equipment such as various electronic equipment mounted on a vehicle, is constituted by integrally combining a CAN module 10 having a CAN input part 11, a CAN output part 12, an analog input part 13, an analog output part 14 and a power source supply part 15, and an acoustic-voice module 20 for outputting voice based on various control signals. The acoustic-voice module is constituted so as to output a prerecorded predetermined message by voice from an acoustic-voice output means 30. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2011,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention is configured by integrally combining an audio / sound module with a CAN module that operates a device through CANBUS communication or an analog output as appropriate according to the in-vehicle situation obtained through a CANBUS signal and an analog signal. The present invention relates to a CAN module unit.

In recent years, CAN modules using CANBUS communication have been widely used and are being adopted in various electronic control systems such as vehicles.
For example, in Patent Document 1, as a vehicle electronic control system, a function for automatically discriminating a vehicle type, converting speed data of the discriminated vehicle type and transmitting it to the ECU of the vehicle is added. There has been proposed a configuration in which no product lineup is required and no erroneous connection occurs, and the above-mentioned CAN module is connected to a LAN for connecting a plurality of electronic control devices and data output devices constituting the system. Is used.

  This conventional CAN module is configured to automatically detect CAN communication data using an ID code and to issue a control command for a speed limiter unit using a vehicle speed signal.

  JP 2007-184696 A

  By the way, the above-mentioned conventional CAN module detects the signal from the vehicle speed sensor and the wheel rotation sensor for the purpose of releasing the speed limiter only for running on public roads such as a racetrack, and the engine control unit ECU This is a single function that only makes the control of the device misleading, and has a problem in applying the CANBUS communication signal to a wider range of applications for effective use.

  For example, various electrical components and various sensors mounted on vehicles, as well as various electronic devices and devices, are controlled appropriately and reliably in the required state, and each has appropriate relevance. It is desired to perform total control and to notify various messages and warnings.

  In addition, since it is a technology only for automatic detection of the vehicle type based on the ID code, it has been impossible to select and specify automobile manufacturers having different CAN communication speeds. Therefore, it was impossible to support all models of all manufacturers with one model or with one software.

  In addition, since the confirmation and notification means of the operation are also messages such as how the LED lamp shines and various vehicle lamps blink, it is limited to the method that only those who have previously memorized and learned by the instruction manual, It could not be said that it was a reliable way for all non-hearing people with general language education to learn without prior learning.

  However, the above-described conventionally known systems have advantages and disadvantages, and further progress is required for practical use.

  In addition, CANBUS communication has been sequentially adopted by automakers around the world, and vehicle control is performed at different CANBUS communication speeds for each manufacturer. The above-described conventional CAN module can automatically detect data of the same CANBUS communication speed of the same manufacturer, but there is a problem that it is difficult to use data from different manufacturers and different communication speeds. It is.

  The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances. Electricity and electronic control of various in-vehicle electrical components, etc. are reduced by reducing the number of wirings as compared with the conventional ones, and the risk of weight reduction, cost reduction, and miswiring. Efficiently reduce the amount of noise and perform operations necessary for various operations and operations, without relying on visual and prior knowledge, can be notified by sound or voice message created or selected in advance, received general language education An object of the present invention is to obtain a CAN module unit as a CAN module that can be understood by everyone without hearing impairment.

  In order to meet such an object, the CAN module unit according to the present invention (the invention described in claim 1) is a CAN module unit that can be connected to CANBUS communication of electrical components such as various electronic devices mounted on a vehicle. The CAN module unit is configured by integrally combining the CAN module and an acoustic / sound module that outputs sound based on various control signals from the CAN module or analog signals. To do.

  The CAN module unit according to the present invention (the invention described in claim 2) is the CAN module unit according to claim 1, wherein the CAN module is a CAN input unit that inputs a CAN signal from a CANBUS communication unit of the vehicle, and a CAN to the CANBUS communication unit of the vehicle. CAN output unit for outputting signals, analog output unit for vehicles, analog input unit for receiving signals output from analog type electrical equipment for retrofitting automobiles, analog signal unit for vehicles and analog for retrofitting automobiles An analog output unit that transmits an analog signal to a type of electrical equipment and the like, and means for instructing the sound / sound module unit to perform sound / sound output operations such as an output file number by a CAN signal are provided. To do.

  The CAN module unit according to the present invention (the invention according to claim 3) is the CAN module unit according to claim 2, wherein the CAN input unit is connected to the vehicle in-vehicle television, in-vehicle navigation system, door lock and unlock, and power window opening / closing by CANBUS communication. , Door opening / closing, trunk opening / closing, door mirror opening / closing and up / down, engine start, stationary and various sensor operations, shift gear position and variable, driver seat belt ON / OFF, sunroof opening / closing, various lights and lamps ON / OFF, etc. It is comprised so that the data by the CANBUS communication represented can be acquired, The said CAN output part is equipped with the function which carries out the instruction | indication output of the sound / voice output operation | movement by the CAN signal to the said sound / voice module, and also from another system | strain. In-vehicle television, in-vehicle Navigation system, door lock and unlock, power window open / close, door open / close, trunk open, door mirror open / close and up / down, engine start, stationary and air conditioner operation, sunroof open / close, various lights and lamps ON / OFF, warning horn, security device ON / OFF control is performed by sending a CAN signal to the CANBUS communication unit of the vehicle.

  The CAN module unit according to the present invention (the invention according to claim 4) is the engine input unit according to claim 2 or claim 3, wherein the analog input unit includes an ON / OFF of a seat belt, an ETC operation check, a remote controller and the like. Equipment, security device, manual ON / OFF switch, remote control ON / OFF switch, various sensors such as shock, motion, ultrasonic, magnetic, infrared, touch, etc. for security, retrofit back or front corner sensors, etc. An analog signal such as an operation of a vehicle or an apparatus attached to the vehicle by an electrical equipment etc. is connected to be input, and is configured to be converted into a CAN output signal in the CAN module. Retrofit security device, navigation system, retrofit license It is configured to convert a CANBUS communication signal of a vehicle into an analog vehicle electrical equipment such as a radar detector, a retrofit audio device, a back sensor, etc., and convert the analog signal to enable use. To do.

  The CAN module unit according to the present invention (the invention according to claim 5) is the amplifier unit according to claim 1, claim 2, claim 3 or claim 4, wherein the sound / sound module is connected to the sound output means, A volume adjusting unit, a main power switch, an input terminal, and a memory medium slot unit are provided.

  The CAN module unit according to the present invention (the invention according to claim 6) is configured such that, in claim 5, the sound / voice module outputs a plurality of types of predetermined messages recorded in advance by voice output means. It is characterized by being.

  In a CAN module unit according to the present invention (invention of claim 7), in claim 6, a memory medium in which audio information such as the various types of predetermined messages is stored in advance is selectively used as the memory medium slot section. It is configured to be loadable.

  As described above, according to the CAN module unit according to the present invention, it is configured by integrally combining the CAN module with the sound / sound module. Therefore, various electrical components for automobiles, various sensors, By combining a series of electronic components, etc., various devices and devices can be controlled appropriately, reliably, and efficiently without the difference between conventional analog communication and CANBUS communication (digital communication), which has recently become the mainstay. In addition to being able to be performed, there are various excellent effects such as being able to perform voice notification of messages and the like necessary for various operations and operations.

  In particular, according to the present invention, a required memory medium can be selectively attached to and detached from the memory medium slot portion, so that the user or the seller himself / herself can store the memory medium in accordance with the purpose and preference of the memory medium. The required voice message and the like can be output from the sound / voice module, and there is an advantage that diversification can be achieved as compared with the conventional fixed voice message input by the manufacturer.

  It is a schematic block diagram which shows one Embodiment of the CAN module unit which concerns on this invention.

  FIG. 1 shows an embodiment of a CAN module unit according to the present invention. In FIG. 1, a CAN module unit 1 indicated by reference numeral 1 is based on a CAN module 10 and various control signals from a CAN module or an analog signal. And a sound / sound module 20 that outputs sound, and these are united by combining them together.

  Here, 11 is a CAN input unit that is provided in the CAN module 10 and inputs a CAN signal from the CANBUS communication unit of the vehicle, and 12 is a CAN signal output to the CANBUS communication unit of the vehicle, which is sent to the CAN terminal of the vehicle. It is a CAN output part that functions as trust.

Reference numeral 13 denotes an analog input unit that receives a signal output from a vehicle analog output unit or an analog type electrical equipment for a retrofitted vehicle, and 14 denotes an analog type electrical unit for a vehicle analog unit or a retrofitted vehicle. It is an analog output unit that functions as a vehicle analog terminal operating device or an analog type electrical equipment for a retrofit vehicle by transmitting a signal to the product.
Further, the CAN module 10 includes means for instructing the sound / sound module 20 to perform sound / sound output operations such as an output file number by a CAN signal.

Reference numeral 15 denotes an acoustic / audio module connecting / connecting unit that mechanically and electrically connects the modules 10 and 20 and functions for signal transmission such as instructing an audio reproduction file number to an audio file in 20, for example. It is configured as follows. Reference numeral 16 denotes a power supply receiving unit.
Further, the acoustic / audio module connection / connection part 15 and the CAN module connection / connection part 21 may be provided separately as needed, although the modules 10 and 20 may be separate units or integrated units.

The sound / sound module 20 also has a connection 21 for connection with the CAN module 10, and further includes an input composed of a plurality of input terminals for receiving instructions for reproducing sound / sound data by analog signals without using CANBUS communication. Unit 22, input unit 23 including a plurality of input terminals for receiving an instruction to reproduce sound / audio data by CANBUS communication, and power supply unit 24.
A main switch 25 and a dip switch 26 are also provided.

  Further, the sound / sound module 20 includes an amplifier 27, and a speaker 30 as sound / sound output means can be connected to the amplifier 27. Reference numeral 28 denotes a sound adjusting means. In addition, although 31 is sound generating means, such as a buzzer, it is good to selectively use this in connection with the speaker 30 which is the above-mentioned sound / sound output means.

  Reference numeral 29 denotes a slot portion for a memory medium such as a general-purpose type USB memory or an SD card, and reference numeral 32 denotes a USB memory inserted into the slot portion 29. Of course, the slot unit 29 is not limited to a USB flash memory medium, and may be a loading unit for loading another memory medium such as an SD card, miniSD card, or memory stick, or an IC chip.

  Here, the above-mentioned CAN input unit 11 is connected to the vehicle in-vehicle television, in-vehicle navigation system, door lock and unlock, power window open / close, door open / close, trunk open / close, door mirror open / close and up / down, engine start / stop by CANBUS communication. In addition, data by CANBUS communication such as various sensor operations, shift gear position and variable, driver seat belt ON / OFF, sunroof opening / closing, various lights and lamp ON / OFF, and the like is acquired.

  The CAN output unit 12 described above includes an in-vehicle television of a vehicle, an in-vehicle navigation system, door lock and unlock, power window opening and closing, door opening and closing, trunk opening, door mirror opening and closing, up and down, engine start, stationary and air conditioner operation, Control of sunroof opening / closing, ON / OFF of various lights and lamps, warning horn, ON / OFF of security device, and the like are performed by sending a CAN signal to the CANBUS communication unit of the vehicle. Further, the acoustic / sound module connection / connection unit 15 also functions as a second CAN output unit which is a separate system, and outputs a sound / sound output operation based on a CAN signal to the sound / sound module 20. It has a function.

  In addition, the analog input unit 13 includes seat belt ON / OFF, ETC operation check, engine starter device by remote control, security device, manual ON / OFF switch, remote control ON / OFF switch, security shock, motion Analog signals can be input such as operation of vehicles or devices attached to vehicles by retrofitting automotive electrical equipment such as sensors such as ultrasonic, magnetic, infrared, touch, retrofit back or front corner sensors, etc. Yes.

  In addition, the analog output unit 14 converts the CANBUS communication signal of the vehicle into an analog device for a retrofit vehicle electrical equipment such as a retrofit security device, navigation system, retrofit light, radar detector, retrofit audio device, back sensor, etc. Then send and make it available for use.

  Further, the sound / sound module 20 includes an amplifier unit connected to the sound / sound output means 30, a volume control unit, a main power switch, an input unit including a plurality of input terminals, a memory such as a USB memory or an SD card. A slot 29 for inserting a medium is provided.

  According to the present invention, as the CAN module unit 1 having the above-described configuration, the above-described CAN module 10 and the sound / voice module 20 that controls the sound / voice output from the sound / voice output means 30 based on various control signals; Are integrally combined.

  According to such a configuration, since the CAN module 10 and the sound / sound module 20 are integrally combined, various electrical components, various sensors, various electronic components, etc. are arranged in series. As a result, it is possible to control various devices and devices properly, reliably and efficiently in the required state, and to output messages necessary for various operations and operations. is there.

Here, the above-described acoustic / audio module 20 is provided with the memory medium slot portion 29 so that the memory medium can be loaded therein, for the following reason.
That is, it is common to use the IC chip for the sound / voice module 20 as in a Christmas card with a voice message. However, in this case, in order for the user to input the voice freely, an IC programmer device and program software for operating the device are required separately, which requires additional costs and technical skills. Absent. Therefore, normally, usable voices are limited to predetermined ones.

On the other hand, by using a memory medium, users can easily input, create, and use (play) their favorite voices with software inserted in ordinary computers. The audio / audio module according to the present invention can be freely disclosed or picked up by any user on the WEB site or by e-mail or the like within the scope permitted by the law such as copyright. Can be used at 20.
Such a configuration is advantageous in that the input data can be easily rewritten, and the capacity or the type of voice can be inexpensively provided in large quantities. It is also advantageous to use only one original sound / sound without making the product special.

  Here, the above-described CAN module unit 1 is configured to automatically detect the CAN communication speed of the vehicle, and then automatically detect CAN communication data based on the ID code of each vehicle type. An internal configuration or the like is set so that vehicle data can be acquired and identified, or data can be transmitted to the vehicle by CANBUS communication.

  The present invention is not limited to the structure described in the above-described embodiment, and the shape and structure of each part of the CAN module 10 and the acoustic / audio module 20 constituting the CAN module unit 1 are appropriately modified and changed. Needless to say you get. For example, it is needless to say that the acoustic / audio module connection / connection part 15 and the CAN module connection / connection part 21 can be omitted by directly connecting the modules 10 and 20 inside the circuit in the substrate.

  In addition, the CAN module unit 1 having a CANBUS communication function according to the present invention is used in an electronic control system or the like mounted in various vehicles, but is not limited thereto, and is a retrofit device mounted on the vehicle or the like later. Needless to say, it may be used as a module built in or incorporated in the module.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 CAN module unit 10 CAN module 11 CAN input part 12 CAN output part 13 Analog input part 14 Analog output part 15 Sound / voice module connection connection part 16 Power supply receiving part 20 Sound / voice module 21 CAN module connection connection part 22 For analog inputs Terminal 23 CANBUS communication input terminal 24 Power connector 25 Main switch 26 Dip switch 27 Amplifier 28 Volume adjusting means 29 Memory medium insertion slot 30 Speaker / buzzer 32 as volume / audio output means USB memory

Claims (7)

A CAN module unit that can be connected to electrical components such as various electronic devices mounted on a vehicle,
This CAN module unit is configured by integrally combining a CAN module and an acoustic / sound module that outputs sound based on various control signals from the CAN module or analog signal. unit. The CAN module unit according to claim 1,
The CAN module is a CAN input unit that inputs a CAN signal from a CANBUS communication unit of a vehicle, a CAN output unit that outputs a CAN signal to the CANBUS communication unit of a vehicle, an analog output unit of a vehicle, or an analog type for a retrofit automobile. An analog input unit that receives a signal output from an electrical equipment, an analog output unit that transmits a signal to an analog signal unit of a vehicle, an analog type electrical equipment for a retrofitted vehicle, etc., and an output by a CAN signal A CAN module unit comprising means for instructing the sound / sound module unit to perform sound / sound output operations such as a file number. The CAN module unit according to claim 2,
The CAN input unit is a CANBUS communication, in-vehicle television of a vehicle, in-vehicle navigation system, door lock and unlock, power window open / close, door open / close, trunk open / close, door mirror open / close and up / down, engine start, stationary and various sensor operations, It is configured to acquire data by CANBUS communication represented by shift gear position and variable, driver's seat belt ON / OFF, sunroof opening / closing, various lights and lamp ON / OFF, etc.
The CAN output unit includes in-vehicle television, in-vehicle navigation system, door lock and unlock, power window open / close, door open / close, trunk open, door mirror open / close and up / down, engine start, stationary and air conditioner operation, sunroof open / close, various The light / lamp ON / OFF, warning horn, security device ON / OFF, and the like are controlled by sending a CAN signal to the vehicle CANBUS communication unit. A CAN module unit having a function of outputting an instruction for sound / voice output operation by a CAN signal to The CAN module unit according to claim 2 or 3,
The analog input section includes seat belt ON / OFF, ETC operation check, engine starter device by remote control, security device, manual ON / OFF switch, remote control ON / OFF switch, security shock, motion, super It is connected so that analog signals such as operation of vehicles or devices attached to vehicles by various sensors such as sound wave, magnetism, infrared rays, touch, etc., retrofitted back or front corner sensors, etc. And configured to be converted to a CAN output signal in the CAN module,
In the analog output unit, the CANBUS communication signal of the vehicle is converted to analog to a retrofit vehicle electrical equipment such as a retrofit security device, navigation system, retrofit light, radar detector, retrofit audio device, back sensor, etc. CAN module unit configured to transmit and enable use. In the CAN module unit according to claim 1, claim 2, claim 3 or claim 4,
The acoustic / audio module includes an amplifier unit connected to an audio output unit, a volume control unit, a main power switch, an input terminal, and a memory medium slot unit. The CAN module unit according to claim 5,
The CAN module unit is characterized in that the sound / sound module is configured to output sound information such as various kinds of predetermined messages recorded in advance by sound output means. The CAN module unit according to claim 6,
A CAN module unit, wherein a memory medium in which voice information such as a plurality of types of predetermined messages is stored in advance can be loaded into the memory medium slot section.

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