JP2011128918A - Vehicular data collection apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a vehicular data collection apparatus that can save a worker the trouble of inputting work state information by automatically collecting work state information and eliminating the need to input work state information with a handy numeric keypad. <P>SOLUTION: A CPU 2 determines whether a vehicle is within a predetermined area centered at a loading/unloading place recorded beforehand in a CF card 16 according to the position of the vehicle detected from a GPS signal captured from a GPS antenna 13, and a recording means records work state information as operation data in an operation data recording medium as the determination means determines that the vehicle is within the predetermined area. This can automatically collect work state information and eliminate the need to input work state information with a handy numeric keypad to save the worker the trouble of inputting work state information. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2011,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a vehicle data collection device, and more particularly to a vehicle data collection device provided with a recording means for collecting vehicle operation data and recording the collected operation data on an operation data recording medium. is there.

  Conventionally, in order to grasp operation data of a vehicle such as an automobile, for example, a vehicle data collection device that collects work state information such as vehicle speed, rotation speed, loading / unloading, etc. as operation data and records it on a CF card (Hereinafter referred to as a digital tachograph) is mounted on a vehicle (Patent Document 1). The management company analyzes the operation data recorded on the CF card to perform operation management and safety management.

  The digital tachograph 100 described above includes a digital tachograph main body 101 and a handy key 102 provided separately from the digital tachograph main body 101, as shown in FIG. The digital tachograph body 101 is connected to a travel sensor and a rotational speed sensor (not shown). The vehicle speed and the rotational speed described above are automatically collected by the digital tachograph body 101 from the travel sensor and the rotational speed sensor. Recorded on the CF card. On the other hand, as for the work status information, information input by the operator using the handy ten key 102 connected to the digital tachograph main body 101 wirelessly or by wire is recorded on the CF card.

  As described above, the conventional digital tachograph 100 collects the work state information using the handy numeric key 102, so that there is a problem that the handy ten key 102 is necessary and the cost is increased. In addition, it is necessary for the operator himself to input the work status information using the handy key 102, which is troublesome and may be forgotten.

Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 11-86061

  Therefore, the present invention automatically collects the work state information so that it is not necessary to input the work state information using the handy numeric keypad, and it is possible to save the labor of inputting the work state information by the worker. It is an object to provide a data collection device.

  The invention according to claim 1 for solving the above-described problem is a vehicle data collection device provided with recording means for collecting vehicle operation data and recording the collected operation data on an operation data recording medium. Based on a work place recording medium in which a work place where work needs to be performed is recorded in advance, a position detection means for detecting the position of the vehicle, and the position of the vehicle detected by the position detection means Determining means for determining whether or not the vehicle is within a predetermined range centered on the work site recorded on the work site recording medium, wherein the recording means is within a predetermined range by the determination unit. In the vehicle data collection device, the work state information is recorded in the operation data recording medium as operation data in response to the determination that the operation data is present.

  The invention according to claim 2 further includes vehicle stop detection means for detecting stop of the vehicle, and the vehicle stop when the recording means determines that the vehicle is within a predetermined range by the determination means. The vehicle data collection device according to claim 1, wherein when the stop of the vehicle is detected by the detection unit, the work state information is recorded in the operation data recording medium.

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, when the recording means determines that the vehicle is not within a predetermined range by the determination means, and the vehicle stop detection means detects the vehicle stop, 3. The vehicle data collection device according to claim 2, wherein information is recorded as operation data in the operation data recording medium.

  As described above, according to the first aspect of the present invention, the determination means is based on the position of the vehicle detected by the position detection means, and the vehicle is a predetermined center around the work place recorded on the work place recording medium. It is determined whether or not it is within the range, and the recording means records the work state information as operation data in the operation data recording medium in response to the determination means that the vehicle is within the predetermined range. The work state information can be collected, and it is not necessary to input the work state information using the handy numeric keypad, and the labor of inputting the work state information by the worker can be saved.

  According to the second aspect of the invention, when the recording means determines that there is a vehicle within the predetermined range by the determination means, and the vehicle stop detection means detects the stop of the vehicle, the work state information is displayed. Since the operation data is recorded on the operation data recording medium, the work state information can be accurately recorded.

  According to the third aspect of the present invention, when the recording means determines that there is no vehicle within the predetermined range by the determination means, the vehicle stop detection means detects the rest state information when the vehicle stop detection is detected. Since it is recorded in the operation data recording medium as operation data, it is possible to automatically collect break state information, eliminating the need to input break state information using the handy numeric keypad, and the labor of inputting break state information by the operator Can be omitted.

It is a block diagram which shows the digital tachograph as a vehicle data collection device of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of CPU which comprises the digital tachograph shown in FIG. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating operation | movement of the digital tachograph shown in FIG. It is the schematic which shows an example of the conventional digital tachometer.

  Hereinafter, a digital tachograph as a vehicle data collection device of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. As shown in FIG. 1, the digital tachograph 1 includes a CPU 2, a speed interface (hereinafter referred to as I / F) 3, an engine rotation I / F 4, a GPS I / F 5, a switch I / F 6, a side brake I / F 7, and a work site record. A CF card I / F 8 as a medium and an operation data recording medium, a read / dryer (hereinafter referred to as RW) 9 and a power source 10 are provided.

  The CPU 2 incorporates a ROM, a RAM, and the like, and controls the entire digital tachograph 1 according to a control program pre-recorded in the ROM, and based on signals from the speed I / F 3, the engine speed I / F 4 and the GPS I / F 5. The operation data is collected and recorded on the CF card 16.

  The speed I / F3 is connected to a travel sensor 11 that outputs a travel pulse every time the vehicle travels a unit distance. The travel sensor 11 outputs the travel pulse to the CPU 2 via the speed I / F3. . The engine speed I / F4 is connected to a speed sensor 12 for detecting the engine speed of the vehicle. The speed sensor 12 detects the engine speed of the vehicle detected via the engine speed I / F4. It outputs to CPU2.

  The GPS I / F 5 is connected to a GPS antenna 13 for receiving GPS signals and time information supplied from a plurality of GPS satellites constituting the GPS, and the GPS antenna 13 is connected to the GPS signals via the GPS I / F 5. Time information is output to the CPU 2. The switch I / F 6 is connected to a switch 14 as an operation means for performing a warehousing operation or a warehousing operation by a driver, and an on / off state of the switch 14 is supplied to the CPU 2 via the switch I / F 6.

  The side brake I / F 7 is connected to a side brake switch 15 that is turned on when the side brake is applied and turned off when the side brake is not applied. The on / off state of the side brake switch 15 is the side brake I / F 7. Supplied to CPU 2 via / F7. An RW 9 to which the CF card 16 can be attached and detached is connected to the CF card I / F 8. The RW 9 records operation data on the CF card 16 or reads information recorded on the CF card 16 according to the control of the CPU 2.

  The power supply 10 is connected to a battery or an ignition switch of a vehicle on which the digital tachograph 1 is mounted. In conjunction with the ignition switch, the power supply is supplied to the digital tachograph 1 and each circuit of the digital tachograph 1 is grounded and the ignition switch is turned on / off. It outputs to CPU2.

  Next, the operation of the digital tachograph 1 having the above-described configuration will be described with reference to FIGS. First, the driver receives the CF card 16 from the management company before getting into the car. The CF card 16 contains vehicle identification data, loading place where loading / unloading (work) needs to be performed on that day, latitude / longitude information of the unloading place (work place), etc. Pre-recorded. The driver attaches the received CF card 16 to the RW 9 of the digital tachograph 1 and then turns on the ignition switch of the vehicle.

  When the ignition switch is turned on, power is supplied to the CPU 2, and the CPU 2 starts the processing shown in FIG. First, the CPU 2 determines whether or not an exit process has already been performed (step S1). If the exit process has not been performed (N in step S1), the CPU 2 waits for the exit operation to be performed by operating the switch 14 (Y in step S2), and after performing the exit process (step S3), Proceed to step S4.

  In this shipping process, for example, the CPU 2 reads out the vehicle identification data, loading area, latitude / longitude information of the unloading area and the like recorded in the CF card 16 and records them in the RAM, or uses the RW 9 to output the shipping data. Record on the CF card 16. On the other hand, if the delivery process has already been performed (Y in step S1), the CPU 2 immediately proceeds to step S4 without performing the delivery process.

  Thereafter, the CPU 2 functions as a recording unit, and performs a recording process of collecting vehicle operation data based on signals from the traveling sensor 11 and the rotation speed sensor 12 and recording the collected data on the CF card 16 (step S4). Specifically, the CPU 2 periodically collects the vehicle speed and travel distance obtained based on the travel pulse from the travel sensor 11 and the engine rotational speed detected by the rotational speed sensor 12 as operation data, and generates a CF card. 16 is recorded.

  Next, the CPU 2 functions as a position detection unit, acquires the GPS signal received by the GPS antenna 13, and obtains the current position of the vehicle (step S5). Then, the CPU 2 functions as a determination unit, and determines whether or not the obtained current position of the vehicle is within a predetermined range (for example, how many radii) centered on the loading area and the unloading area stored in the CF card 16. (Step S6). As a result of the determination, if it is determined that there is a vehicle within the predetermined range (Y in step S6), the CPU 2 next functions as a vehicle stop detection means and determines whether or not the side brake switch 15 is on ( Step S7).

  If the side brake switch 15 is on (Y in step S7), the CPU 2 determines that the vehicle is stopped within the predetermined range A in order to perform work as in the vehicle C1 shown in FIG. After acting as a recording means and recording work state information as operation data on the CF card 16 (step S8), the process proceeds to step S11. On the other hand, if the side brake switch 15 is off (N in step S7), the CPU 2 determines that the vehicle is within the predetermined range A but has not yet stopped and the work is not being performed. The process immediately proceeds to step S11.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that there is no vehicle within the predetermined range (N in step S6), the CPU 2 next functions as a vehicle stop detection means and determines whether or not the side brake switch 15 is on. If the side brake switch 15 is turned on (Y in step S9), the CPU 2 determines that the vehicle is stopped outside the predetermined range A in order to take a break like the vehicle C2 shown in FIG. After acting as a means and recording break state information as operation data on the CF card 16 (step S10), the process proceeds to step S11. On the other hand, if the side brake switch 15 is off (N in step S9), the CPU 2 determines that neither the work nor the break is performed because the vehicle is outside the predetermined range A and has not stopped. The process immediately proceeds to step S11.

  In step S11, the CPU 2 determines whether or not a warehousing operation has been performed by operating the switch 14 (step S11). If the warehousing operation has not been performed (N in step S11), the CPU 2 determines that it is operating and proceeds to step S4 again. On the other hand, if the warehousing operation has been performed (Y in step S11), the CPU 2 ends the process after performing the warehousing process for writing the warehousing data to the CF card 16 (step S12).

  According to the digital tachograph 1 described above, based on the position of the vehicle detected by the CPU 2 based on the GPS signal from the GPS antenna 13, the vehicle is centered on the loading / unloading land recorded on the CF card 16. It is determined whether or not the vehicle is within the predetermined range, and the work state information is recorded on the CF card 16 according to the determination that the vehicle is within the predetermined range, so that the work state information can be automatically collected, There is no need to input work state information using the handy keypad, and the labor of inputting work state information by the operator can be saved.

  Further, according to the digital tachograph 1 described above, when the CPU 2 determines that there is a vehicle within a predetermined range, if the side brake switch 15 is turned on and the stop of the vehicle is detected, the work state information Is recorded on the CF card 16, so that the work state information can be accurately recorded.

  Further, according to the digital tachograph 1 described above, when the CPU 2 determines that there is no vehicle within the predetermined range, if the side brake switch 15 is turned on and the stop of the vehicle is detected, the rest state information Is recorded on the CF card 16, so that the rest state information can be automatically collected, and it is not necessary to input the rest state information using the handy numeric keypad, thereby saving the operator from inputting the rest state information. Can do.

  In the embodiment described above, the stop of the vehicle is detected when the side brake is applied and the side brake 15 is on, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the stop of the vehicle may be detected when the opening / closing of the door is detected or when the ignition switch is turned off.

  In the above-described embodiment, the rotation speed, the number of rotations, and the travel distance are collected as operation data, but the present invention is not limited to this. The operation data may be data relating to vehicle operation, and may be, for example, the number of brakes.

  In the above-described embodiment, the exit process and the entrance process are performed in accordance with the exit operation and the entry operation of the switch 14, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, you may make it perform the warehousing process and the warehousing process according to the radio | wireless communication with the roadside device installed in the exit and entrance of the parking lot of the management company.

  Further, the above-described embodiments are merely representative forms of the present invention, and the present invention is not limited to the embodiments. That is, various modifications can be made without departing from the scope of the present invention.

1 Digital tachograph (vehicle data collection device)
2 CPU (recording means, position detection means, determination means, vehicle stop detection means)
16 CF card (operation data recording medium, work site recording medium)

Claims (3)

In a vehicle data collection device comprising a recording means for collecting vehicle operation data and recording the collected operation data on an operation data recording medium,
A work place recording medium in which work places where work needs to be performed are recorded in advance;
Position detecting means for detecting the position of the vehicle;
Determination means for determining whether or not the vehicle is within a predetermined range centered on a work place recorded on the work place recording medium, based on the position of the vehicle detected by the position detection means; Prepared,
The vehicle data collection device, wherein the recording unit records work state information as operation data in the operation data recording medium in response to the determination by the determination unit that the vehicle is within a predetermined range. Vehicle stop detection means for detecting stop of the vehicle,
When the recording means determines that the vehicle is within a predetermined range by the determination means, and the vehicle stop detection means detects the stop of the vehicle, the work status information is stored in the operation data recording medium. The vehicle data collection device according to claim 1, wherein: When the recording means determines that the vehicle is not within a predetermined range by the determination means, and the vehicle stop detection means detects the vehicle stop, the rest data is used as the operation data as the operation data. It records on a recording medium. The vehicle data collection device of Claim 2 characterized by the above-mentioned.

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