JP2012021933A - Information providing device and information providing method - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an information providing device capable of providing a function necessary for a user even if a vehicle travel condition necessary for executing a predetermined function is not met.SOLUTION: An information providing device perform: holding plural function execution rules each prescribing a vehicle travel condition necessary for executing a predetermined function; determining whether a function execution rule prescribing a vehicle travel condition that a vehicle satisfies exists on the basis of the present travelling condition of the vehicle, and if determining that no such rule exists, determining whether a function execution rule prescribing a vehicle travel condition that the vehicle will possibly satisfy in the future exists on the basis of the present travelling condition, and if determining that such a rule exists, presenting a user with the vehicle travel condition that the vehicle will possibly satisfy in the future and a function allowing execution when the vehicle travel condition is satisfied.

Description

  The present invention relates to an information providing apparatus and an information providing method.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, an information providing apparatus that executes a function corresponding to a traveling state of a vehicle is known. In such an information providing device, when a function according to the running state of the vehicle cannot be provided, a technique for providing the user with a function according to the user's preference is known (Patent Document 1).

JP 2007-101219 A

  However, in the related art, when a function according to the running state of the vehicle cannot be provided, a function according to the user's preference is provided, and thus a function necessary for the user may not be provided.

  The present invention relates to a vehicle driving condition that the vehicle may satisfy in the future when the vehicle does not satisfy the vehicle driving condition necessary for executing a predetermined function, and the vehicle driving condition is satisfied. It is an object of the present invention to provide an information providing apparatus that can provide a function necessary for the user by providing the user with a function that can be executed.

  The present invention holds a plurality of function execution rules that determine vehicle driving conditions required to execute a predetermined function, and executes functions that determine vehicle driving conditions that the vehicle satisfies from the current driving conditions of the vehicle. Judging whether or not there is a rule, and if the result of the determination is that there is no function execution rule that defines the vehicle driving conditions that the vehicle satisfies, the vehicle can be satisfied in the future based on the current driving situation When there is a function execution rule that determines whether there is a function execution rule that defines a vehicle driving condition that is likely to be satisfied in the future as a result of the determination. In addition, the above problem is solved by presenting to the user the vehicle travel conditions that the vehicle may satisfy in the future and the functions that can be executed by satisfying the vehicle travel conditions.

  According to the present invention, even when there is no function execution rule that defines a vehicle travel condition that the vehicle satisfies, by satisfying the vehicle travel condition that the vehicle may be satisfied in the future and the vehicle travel condition. By providing the user with a function that can be executed, the function that can be executed by satisfying the vehicle driving condition that the vehicle may satisfy in the future and satisfying the vehicle driving condition. By executing the above, functions necessary for the user can be provided.

It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the information provision apparatus which concerns on this embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of a function execution rule. It is a flowchart which shows the information provision process which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the information provision process which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the information provision process which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the other example of a function execution rule. It is a figure for demonstrating the information provision process which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the other example of a function execution rule. It is a flowchart which shows the information provision process which concerns on 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the other example of a function execution rule. It is a flowchart which shows the information provision process which concerns on 3rd Embodiment.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In this embodiment, an information providing apparatus 100 that is mounted on a vehicle and provides information to a vehicle user (driver) will be described as an example.

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FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram illustrating a configuration of an information providing apparatus 100 according to the present embodiment. As illustrated in FIG. 1, the information providing apparatus 100 includes an input device 110, a vehicle controller 120, a vehicle position detection device 130, a database 140, an in-vehicle control device 150, a display 160, and a speaker 170. These devices are connected by a CAN (Controller Area Network) or other in-vehicle LAN, and exchange information with each other.

  The input device 110 is, for example, a device such as a microphone that can be input by a user's voice, a touch panel or a joystick that is arranged on a display screen that can be input by a user's manual operation. For example, when the user performs a destination setting, a travel route setting, or an operation for executing a predetermined function via the input device 110, the history information of the operation by the user is stored. Is transmitted to the in-vehicle control device 150.

  The vehicle controller 120 is connected to various devices mounted on the vehicle, and acquires vehicle information such as vehicle speed information and ignition of the host vehicle from these various devices. The vehicle information acquired by the vehicle controller 120 is transmitted to the in-vehicle control device 150.

  The own vehicle position detection device 130 is composed of a GPS (Global Positioning System) unit, a gyro sensor, a vehicle speed sensor, and the like, detects radio waves transmitted from a plurality of satellite communications, and determines the position information of the own vehicle. The current position of the host vehicle is detected based on the acquired position information of the host vehicle, the angle change information acquired from the gyro sensor, and the vehicle speed acquired from the vehicle speed sensor. The position information of the own vehicle detected by the own vehicle position detection device 130 is transmitted to the in-vehicle control device 150.

  The database 140 holds a plurality of function execution rules that define function execution conditions necessary for executing a predetermined function. Here, FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an example of the function execution rules held in the database 140. FIG. 2 illustrates four function execution rules indicated by R101 to R104. As shown in FIG. 2, the function execution rule defines a condition that the host vehicle needs to satisfy in order to execute the function defined in each function execution rule. Although details will be described later, in the example shown in FIG. 2, function execution conditions based on user input function, vehicle speed, destination history information, destination setting, and candidate place information on the route are as function execution conditions. It is defined for each function execution rule. In FIG. 2, the function execution condition indicated by “−” indicates that it is not necessary to consider the function execution condition in order to execute the function defined in the function execution rule.

  For example, in the example shown in FIG. 2, the function execution rule indicated by R103 is set by the user to execute a “destination setting (history)” function for setting a destination based on the history information of the destination. It stipulates that the condition that the input function is “destination setting (history)” and the condition that the facility desired by the user is registered in the destination history information must be satisfied. . Here, the function execution condition based on the user input function is a condition indicating whether or not the function that the user has instructed to execute via the input device 110, that is, the function input by the user is a predetermined function. Yes, the function execution rule indicated by R103 is based on the condition that the function input by the user is “destination setting (history)” for setting the destination based on the history information of the destination. Therefore, in the function execution rule indicated by R103, the condition that the user input function is “destination setting (history)” is satisfied when the function input by the user is “destination setting (history)”. It will be. The function execution condition based on the destination history information is a condition indicating whether or not the facility desired by the user is registered in the destination history information. In the function execution rule indicated by R103, the user The condition is that the desired facility is registered in the history information of the destination. Therefore, in the function execution rule indicated by R103, for example, when the destination is selected from the destination history information by the user, it is determined that the facility desired by the user is registered in the destination history information. The condition that the facility desired by the user is registered in the history information of the destination will be satisfied. As described above, the function execution rule indicated by R103 is that the user is trying to set the destination based on the destination history information, and the facility desired by the user is registered in the destination history information. Further, it is defined that a “destination setting (history)” function for setting a destination can be executed based on the history information of the destination.

  In the example shown in FIG. 2, the function execution rule indicated by R102 is input by the user in order to execute a “destination setting (50 sounds)” function for searching for a facility desired by the user by a 50 sound search. It is determined that it is necessary to satisfy the condition that the function is the “destination setting (history)” function and the condition that the vehicle speed of the host vehicle is “0 km / h”. Here, the function execution condition based on the vehicle speed is a condition related to the vehicle speed of the host vehicle. For example, in the function execution rule indicated by R102, the function execution condition based on the vehicle speed is such that the vehicle speed of the host vehicle is “0 km / h”. It is a condition. As described above, in the function execution rule indicated by R102, the user tried to set the destination based on the destination history information. However, for example, the destination is not registered in the destination history information. Even if the location cannot be set, if the vehicle speed of the host vehicle is “0 km / h”, the destination is searched with a 50-sound search instead of the “destination setting (history)” function that searches the destination from the history information. The “Destination setting (50 sounds)” function is defined to be executable. The other function execution rules shown in FIG. 2 will be described later.

  In addition to the function execution rules, the database 140 stores, for example, map information and information related to facilities on the map.

  The in-vehicle control device 150 includes a ROM (Read Only Memory) that stores a program, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) that executes the program stored in the ROM, and a RAM (Random Access Memory) that functions as an accessible storage device. It consists of. As an operation circuit, instead of or in addition to a CPU (Central Processing Unit), an MPU (Micro Processing Unit), a DSP (Digital Signal Processor), an ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit), an FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array), etc. Can be used.

  The in-vehicle control device 150 performs processing for determining whether or not there is a function execution rule that defines a function execution condition that the host vehicle satisfies based on the traveling information of the host vehicle.

  Specifically, the in-vehicle control device 150 acquires travel information of the host vehicle in order to determine a function execution rule that defines a function execution condition that the host vehicle satisfies. The travel information of the host vehicle includes history information of operations performed by the user, vehicle speed information of the host vehicle, ignition, position information of the host vehicle, and the like. Of these travel information, the history information of the operation performed by the user is the input device 110 for the user to set a destination, set a planned travel route of the host vehicle, or execute a predetermined function. Is obtained from the input device 110. Of the travel information, the vehicle speed information and the ignition of the host vehicle are acquired from the vehicle controller 120. Further, among the travel information, the position information of the host vehicle is acquired from the host vehicle position detection device 130.

  Then, the in-vehicle control device 150 determines whether or not the own vehicle satisfies each function execution condition defined in the function execution rules held in the database 140 based on the acquired travel information, and the own vehicle A function execution rule determination process is performed to determine whether or not there is a function execution rule that defines a function execution condition that satisfies.

  For example, in the example illustrated in FIG. 2, the in-vehicle control device 150 determines whether or not the own vehicle satisfies these function execution conditions for the function execution conditions defined in the function execution rules indicated by R101 to R104. To do. Specifically, the in-vehicle control device 150 determines that the function input rule indicated by R103 is that the function input by the user is “destination setting (history)” and the facility desired by the user is the destination It is determined whether or not the condition that it is registered in the history information is satisfied. Similarly, the in-vehicle control device 150 determines whether or not the function execution rule indicated by R102 satisfies the condition that the vehicle speed of the host vehicle is “0 km / h”. Similarly, the in-vehicle control device 150 determines whether or not the host vehicle satisfies these function execution conditions for the function execution conditions defined in the other function execution rules shown in FIG. In the example illustrated in FIG. 2, for example, the host vehicle has all the function execution conditions defined in the function execution rule indicated by R103, that is, the function input by the user is “destination setting (history)”. The vehicle-mounted control device 150 defines a function execution rule that defines a function execution condition that the host vehicle satisfies when the condition that the facility desired by the user is registered in the destination history information is satisfied. It can be determined that the function execution rule indicated by R103 exists.

  And when the function execution rule which defined the function execution condition which the own vehicle satisfies exists, the vehicle-mounted control apparatus 150 performs the function execution process for performing the function defined in this function execution rule. By this function execution process, the information providing apparatus 100 can provide a user with a function corresponding to the traveling state of the host vehicle.

  On the other hand, when there is no function execution rule that defines a function execution condition that the host vehicle satisfies, the in-vehicle control device 150 cannot execute the function defined in the function execution rule. In this case, the in-vehicle control device 150 performs a rule establishment possibility determination process for determining whether or not there is a function execution rule that defines a function execution condition that may be satisfied by the host vehicle.

  Specifically, the in-vehicle control device 150 determines whether or not the own vehicle may satisfy the function execution condition defined in the function execution rule based on the travel information of the own vehicle, It is determined whether or not there is a function execution rule that defines a function execution condition that may satisfy

  For example, in the example illustrated in FIG. 2, when the condition that the function input by the user is “destination setting (history)” is satisfied, the in-vehicle control device 150 determines that the function input by the user is “destination setting (history)”. It is determined whether or not there is a function execution condition that the host vehicle may satisfy for the function execution rules indicated by R102 and R103, which are conditional on the (history) function.

  For example, when the function execution rule indicated by R102 satisfies the condition that the vehicle speed of the host vehicle is “0 km / h”, the vehicle control can be performed when the function defined in the function execution rule indicated by R102 can be executed. The device 150 determines whether there is a possibility that the condition that the vehicle speed of the host vehicle is “0 km / h” is satisfied from the traveling information of the host vehicle. Then, when the host vehicle is traveling at a relatively low speed of, for example, a vehicle speed of “30 km / h”, the vehicle control device 150 causes the user to stop traveling of the host vehicle and set the vehicle speed of the host vehicle to “0 km”. / H ”means that the load of the operation performed by the user is small and is easily accepted by the user. Therefore, it is determined that the vehicle speed of the host vehicle can be set to“ 0 km / h ”. It can be determined that there is a possibility of satisfying the condition of “0 km / h”. Thereby, since all the function execution conditions defined in the function execution rule indicated by R102 are satisfied, the in-vehicle control device 150 is configured as a function execution rule that defines the function execution conditions that may be satisfied by the host vehicle. It can be determined that the function execution rule indicated by R102 exists.

  Further, for example, regarding the function execution rule indicated by R103, if the condition that the facility desired by the user is registered in the destination history information is satisfied, the function defined in the function execution rule indicated by R103 is executed. If it can, the vehicle control device 150 determines whether there is a possibility that the facility desired by the user may satisfy the condition that the facility is registered in the history information of the destination. In the present embodiment, the in-vehicle control device 150 determines that there is no possibility of satisfying the condition that it is registered in the destination history information, and the function execution rule indicated by R103 may be satisfied by the host vehicle. It can be determined that the function execution rule does not define a certain function execution condition.

  The in-vehicle control device 150 then determines that the host vehicle is in the future when there is a function execution rule that defines a function execution condition that the host vehicle may satisfy in the future based on the travel information of the host vehicle. Generate presentation information for presenting to the user the function execution conditions that may be satisfied and the functions defined in this function execution rule, and display the generated presentation information via the display 160 and the speaker 170. Presentation processing to be presented to the user is performed. Thereby, the vehicle-mounted control apparatus 150 can make a user satisfy the function execution conditions with which the own vehicle may be satisfied in the future, and can execute the function defined in the function execution rule. It is possible to provide the user with the necessary functions.

  In the present embodiment, the information providing apparatus 100 includes a display 160 and a speaker 170 for presenting the presentation information generated by the in-vehicle control apparatus 150 to the user.

  The display 160 presents the presentation information to the user by displaying the presentation information transmitted from the in-vehicle control device 150 on a screen provided in the display 160. The installation position of the display 160 is not particularly limited. For example, the display 160 is provided in the peripheral vision area of the user that is visible without the user's direct vision, and the presentation information is displayed in the peripheral vision area of the user. You may comprise as follows. Thus, by displaying the presentation information in the peripheral vision area of the user, it is possible to reduce the influence on the user's driving.

  Moreover, the speaker 170 presents the presentation information to the user by outputting the presentation information transmitted from the in-vehicle control device 150 with sound. The output method of the presentation information by the speaker 170 is not particularly limited. For example, the presentation information may be output with sound accompanied by language information or may be output with sound without language information. . By outputting the presentation information by voice, the presentation information can be presented to the user without causing the user to watch the screen of the display 160. In addition, the speaker 170 is accompanied by language information on a function execution condition that the host vehicle may satisfy in the future and a function that can be executed by satisfying the function execution condition based on the presentation information. By suggesting with no sound, the user's load for grasping the content of the presentation information can be reduced.

  Next, the information providing process according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing information providing processing according to the present embodiment. The information providing process of the present embodiment is executed, for example, at a timing when there is an input from the input device 110, the vehicle controller 120, or the own vehicle position detection device 130 shown in FIG. Is done.

  Moreover, in the following, the scene example shown in FIG. 4 is illustrated and described. In the example of the scene shown in FIG. 4, the user tried to set the destination using the history information of the destination while the host vehicle was traveling, but the facility desired by the user is included in the history information of the destination. It is an example of a scene showing a scene where the user could not set a destination because it did not exist. FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining the information providing process according to the present embodiment.

  First, in step S101, the in-vehicle controller 150 acquires travel information of the host vehicle. For example, in the example shown in FIG. 4, as shown in FIG. 4, the in-vehicle control device 150 uses the vehicle speed information of “30 km / h”, which is the current vehicle speed of the own vehicle, as the running information of the own vehicle. Get from. In the example illustrated in FIG. 4, the in-vehicle control device 150 acquires the history information of the operation by the user from the input device 110, and the user records the history information of the destination based on the acquired history information of the operation by the user. Based on the above, it is detected that an operation for setting the destination is performed and that the destination is not selected by the user. Furthermore, in the example shown in FIG. 4, the in-vehicle control device 150 indicates that the destination of the host vehicle is not set based on the history information of the operation by the user (set destination = none), and It is detected that the planned travel route has not been searched and the candidate sites on the planned travel route have not been searched (candidate sites on the route = none). In addition, in the example illustrated in FIG. 4, the in-vehicle control device 150 performs an operation for setting the destination based on the history information of the destination, and the destination is not selected by the user. The facility desired by the user is detected as not being registered in the destination history information (destination history information = none).

  In step S102, the in-vehicle control device 150 estimates the user input function based on the history information of the operation by the user among the travel information acquired in step S101. For example, in the example illustrated in FIG. 4, the in-vehicle control device 150 indicates that the user has performed an operation for setting a destination based on the history information of the destination, and that the destination has not been selected by this operation. It is detected that the function (user input function) input by the user is a “destination setting (history)” function for the user to set the destination based on the history information of the destination. To do.

  In step S103, the in-vehicle control device 150 uses the function execution rules held in the database 140 based on the travel information detected in step S101 and the user input function estimated in step S102. A determination is made as to whether or not the specified function execution conditions are satisfied.

  In the example shown in FIG. 4, the in-vehicle control device 150 determines whether or not the host vehicle satisfies these function execution conditions for the function execution conditions defined in the function execution rules indicated by R101 to R104 in FIG. 2. To do. For example, in the example shown in FIG. 4, the in-vehicle control device 150 says that the function execution condition defined in the function execution rule indicated by R102, that is, the function input by the user is the “destination setting (history)” function. It is determined whether the condition and the condition that the vehicle speed of the host vehicle is “0 km / h” are satisfied. Here, in the example shown in FIG. 4, since the function input by the user is estimated to be the “destination setting (history)” function in step S102, the in-vehicle control device 150 is input by the user. It is determined that the condition that the function is the “destination setting (history)” function is satisfied. In the example shown in FIG. 4, since the current vehicle speed of the host vehicle is detected as “30 km / h” in step S <b> 101, the in-vehicle control device 150 has the vehicle speed of the host vehicle being “0 km / h”. It is determined that the above condition is not satisfied.

  Furthermore, the in-vehicle control device 150 also determines whether the host vehicle satisfies these function execution conditions for the function execution conditions defined in the function execution rule indicated by R103. For example, the in-vehicle control device 150 determines whether or not the function execution condition defined in the function execution rule indicated by R103, that is, the condition that the facility desired by the user is registered in the destination history information is satisfied. to decide. Here, in the example shown in FIG. 4, since it is detected in step S101 that the facility desired by the user is not registered in the destination history information, the in-vehicle control device 150 detects the facility desired by the user. However, it is determined that the condition that it is registered in the history information of the destination is not satisfied. Similarly, the in-vehicle control device 150 also determines whether or not the host vehicle satisfies these function execution conditions for other function execution conditions defined in other function execution rules shown in FIG.

  In step S104, the in-vehicle control device 150 compares the determination result of the function execution condition determined in step S103 with the determination result of the function execution condition determined in the previous process, and determines the function execution condition of the current process. It is determined whether there is a function execution condition that is different from the determination result and the determination result of the function execution condition of the previous process. For example, when it is determined in the previous process that the host vehicle does not satisfy a predetermined function execution condition, and in this process, the vehicle control device 150 determines that the host vehicle satisfies the predetermined function execution condition. It is determined that there is a function execution condition in which the determination result of the function execution condition of the current process is different from the determination result of the function execution condition of the previous process. If there is a function execution condition that is different from the determination result of the function execution condition of the current process and the determination result of the function execution condition of the previous process, the process proceeds to step S105. If there is no change in the judgment result of the process function execution condition, this information providing process is terminated.

  In step S105, based on the determination result in step S103, the in-vehicle control device 150 determines whether there is a function execution rule that defines a function execution condition that the host vehicle satisfies. If it is determined that there are one or more function execution rules that define the function execution conditions satisfied by the host vehicle, the process proceeds to step S106, while there is a function execution rule that determines the function execution conditions satisfied by the host vehicle. If it is determined not to proceed, the process proceeds to step S108.

  For example, in the example illustrated in FIG. 4, the in-vehicle control device 150 determines that the function input by the user is “destination setting (history)” among the function execution conditions defined in the function execution rule indicated by R102 in FIG. Although it is determined that the condition of being present is satisfied, it is determined that the condition that the vehicle speed of the host vehicle is “0 km / h” is not satisfied. Therefore, since the vehicle-mounted control apparatus 150 does not satisfy all the function execution conditions defined in the function execution rule indicated by R102, the function execution rule indicated by R102 is a function that defines the function execution conditions satisfied by the host vehicle. Judge that it is not an execution rule. Similarly, the in-vehicle control device 150 determines whether or not the other function execution rules shown in FIG. 2 are function execution rules that define the function execution conditions satisfied by the host vehicle. In the example shown in FIG. 4, as a result of these determinations, it is determined that there is no function execution rule that defines the function execution conditions satisfied by the host vehicle, and the process proceeds to step S108.

  Next, in step S106, since it is determined that there are one or more function execution rules that define the function execution conditions satisfied by the host vehicle, the in-vehicle control device 150 causes the one or more function execution rules to be satisfied. Among them, one function execution rule for executing the function is selected. In the present embodiment, when there are two or more function execution rules that define the function execution conditions satisfied by the host vehicle, the in-vehicle control device 150 is stored in advance in the RAM of the in-vehicle control device 150, for example. The function execution rule for executing the function can be selected on the basis of the determination result.

  In step S107, the in-vehicle control device 150 executes the function defined in the function execution rule selected in step S106. Then, in step S107, after the function defined in the function execution rule is executed, this information providing process is terminated. In addition, when executing the function defined in the function execution rule, the function defined in the function execution rule is presented to the user via the display 160 and the speaker 170, so that what function is provided to the user. Can be grasped appropriately.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S106 that there is no function execution rule that defines the function execution conditions satisfied by the host vehicle, the process proceeds to step S108. In step S108, the in-vehicle control device 150 determines whether or not there is a function execution condition that the vehicle may possibly satisfy in the future. In other words, the in-vehicle control device 150 includes the function execution conditions that are determined by the function execution rules held in the database 140 and are not satisfied by the host vehicle based on the travel information of the host vehicle detected in step S101. It is determined whether there is a function execution condition that the host vehicle may satisfy in the future. In particular, in the present embodiment, regarding the function execution rule that satisfies the function execution condition based on the user input function, whether or not the vehicle may satisfy the function execution condition defined in the function execution rule. Judgment is made. In the present embodiment, the vehicle-mounted control device 150 determines the function execution conditions that the host vehicle may satisfy in the future in terms of time costs, cost costs, and user requirements necessary for the user to satisfy these conditions. Judgment is made based on the load of the operation performed by.

  For example, in the example shown in FIG. 4, since it is determined that the condition that the function input by the user is the “destination setting (history)” function, the in-vehicle control device 150 is configured as shown in FIG. As for the function execution rule indicated by R102 and R103, which defines the condition that the function input by the user is the “destination setting (history)” function, the vehicle is determined as the function execution rule indicated by R102 and R103. It is determined whether there is a possibility of satisfying the function execution condition. Here, in the example shown in FIG. 4, it is determined that the condition that the vehicle speed of the host vehicle is “0 km / h” is not satisfied among the function execution conditions defined in the function execution rule indicated by R102. . Therefore, the in-vehicle control device 150 determines whether or not the own vehicle may satisfy the condition that the vehicle speed of the own vehicle is “0 km / h” in the future with respect to the function execution rule shown in R102. . Here, in the example shown in FIG. 4, since the vehicle speed information of “30 km / h” is detected for the current vehicle speed of the host vehicle, the in-vehicle controller 150 determines that the current vehicle speed of the host vehicle is “30 km. / H ”is a relatively low speed, it is easy for the user to stop the traveling of the host vehicle and set the vehicle speed of the host vehicle to“ 0 km / h ”because the load of the operation performed by the user is small and the user can easily accept it. The host vehicle determines that there is a possibility that the condition that the vehicle speed of the host vehicle is “0 km / h” is satisfied.

  In the example shown in FIG. 4, among the function execution conditions defined in the function execution rule indicated by R103, the condition that the facility desired by the user is registered in the destination history information is not satisfied. It has been judged. Therefore, the in-vehicle control device 150 may satisfy the condition that the facility desired by the user is registered in the destination history information for the function execution rule shown in R103 in the future. Judge whether or not. Here, in the example illustrated in FIG. 4, the in-vehicle control device 150 cannot cause the user to register the facility desired by the user in the history information of the destination, so that the facility desired by the user is the history information of the destination. It is determined that there is no possibility of satisfying the condition that it is registered in.

  In step S109, based on the determination result in step S108, the in-vehicle control device 150 determines whether or not there is a function execution rule that defines a function execution condition that the host vehicle may satisfy in the future. Is done. If it is determined that there are one or more function execution rules that define function execution conditions that may be satisfied in the future, the process proceeds to step S110, while the own vehicle is satisfied in the future. If it is determined that there is no function execution rule that defines a possible function execution condition, the information providing process is terminated.

  For example, in the example shown in FIG. 4, the in-vehicle control device 150 satisfies the condition that the function input by the user is the “destination setting (history)” function for the function execution rule indicated by R102 in FIG. In step S108, it is determined that the condition that the vehicle speed of the host vehicle is “0 km / h” may be satisfied. Therefore, the in-vehicle control device 150 has determined the function execution conditions that the host vehicle may satisfy all the function execution conditions and the host vehicle may satisfy in the future, for the function execution rule indicated by R102. It can be determined that there is a function execution rule indicated by R102 as the function execution rule. On the other hand, the vehicle-mounted control device 150 satisfies the condition that the function input by the user is “destination setting (history)” for the function execution rule indicated by R103, but the facility desired by the user is It is determined that there is no possibility of satisfying the condition that it is registered in the history information of the ground. For this reason, the in-vehicle control device 150 may not satisfy all the function execution conditions for the function execution rule indicated by R103, and the function execution rule indicated by R102 may be satisfied in the future by the own vehicle. Is determined not to be a function execution rule that defines a function execution condition.

  In step S110, since it is determined in step S109 that there are one or more function execution rules that define the function execution conditions that the host vehicle may satisfy in the future, the in-vehicle control device 150 performs these Of one or more function execution rules, one function execution rule to be presented to the user is selected as a selection rule. Note that a method for selecting the selection rule by the in-vehicle control device 150 is not particularly limited, but in the present embodiment, for example, the selection rule can be selected by a method described below. That is, the in-vehicle control device 150 predicts a past user action history and a load of an operation performed by the user, and estimates a function execution condition that the own vehicle can easily satisfy based on the prediction result. Can be selected as a selection rule, which defines a function execution condition that is easy to satisfy in the future. In this manner, by estimating the function execution conditions that the host vehicle is likely to satisfy based on the user's behavior history and the load of actions performed by the user, the function execution that the user can easily accept and the host vehicle is likely to satisfy in the future is performed. Conditions can be estimated appropriately. Moreover, the vehicle-mounted control apparatus 150 may determine the function execution rule which determined the function most useful for a user, and may select a selection rule based on this determination result.

  For example, in the example shown in FIG. 4, in step S109, there is only one function execution rule indicated by R102 that defines a function execution condition that the vehicle may possibly satisfy in the future. It is judged. Therefore, the vehicle-mounted control apparatus 150 selects the function execution rule shown by R102 as a selection rule for showing to a user.

  In step S111, the vehicle-mounted control device 150 can execute the function by satisfying the function execution condition that the host vehicle may satisfy in the future in the selection rule selected in step S110. The presentation information for presenting the function to be presented to the user is generated. Then, the generated presentation information is transmitted to the display 160 and the speaker 170 by the in-vehicle control device 150.

  For example, in the example shown in FIG. 4, in step S110, the function execution rule indicated by R102 is selected as the selection rule. Therefore, the in-vehicle control device 150 has a function execution condition indicated by R102, a function execution condition that the host vehicle may satisfy in the future, that is, a condition that the vehicle speed of the host vehicle is “0 km / h”, In order to present to the user the function “Destination setting (50 sounds)” defined in the function execution rule indicated by R102, “There is an evacuation place ahead, so stop there and search for“ 50 sounds ”” Can be used. " Then, the generated presentation information is transmitted to the display 160 and the speaker 170.

  In step S112, the presentation information generated in step S111 is received by the display 160 and the speaker 170, and the received presentation information is output by these output devices.

  For example, in the example shown in FIG. 4, the speaker 170 outputs a presentation information such as “There is a evacuation place ahead, so if you stop there, you can use“ Find with 50 sounds ””. At the same time, on the screen of the display 160, there is displayed presentation information “There is an evacuation place ahead, so if you stop there, you can use“ Find with 50 sounds ””. As a result, when the host vehicle satisfies the condition that the vehicle speed of the host vehicle is “0 km / h”, the “destination setting (50 sounds)” function defined in the function execution rule indicated by R102 can be executed. It can be indirectly shown to the user. In the example shown in FIG. 4, in addition to the presentation information “There is a evacuation place ahead, so if you stop there, you can use“ Find with 50 sounds ””, the evacuation place shown in the presentation information It may be displayed on the screen of the display 160.

  As described above, the information providing process according to the first embodiment is performed.

  Next, another operation example of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining the information providing process according to the present embodiment. In the operation example described below, as shown in FIG. 5, in order for the user to search for restaurants on the planned travel route of the own vehicle, a facility existing on the planned travel route of the own vehicle is set as a transit point. An example of a scene where the facility (restaurant) desired by the user was not found on the planned travel route of the host vehicle will be described. In this operation example, it is assumed that the user has already set the destination and the scheduled travel route to the destination.

  First, in this operation example, as shown in FIG. 5, the in-vehicle control device 150 acquires vehicle speed information of “30 km / h”, which is the vehicle speed of the host vehicle, from the vehicle control 120 as the traveling information of the host vehicle. In this operation example, the in-vehicle control device 150 acquires the history information of the operation by the user from the input device 110, and the destination of the host vehicle is set by the user based on the acquired history information of the operation by the user. (Destination setting = Yes) is detected. Furthermore, in this operation example, the in-vehicle control device 150 searches for the facility desired by the user on the planned travel route of the host vehicle based on the history information of the operation by the user. Is detected (candidate site information on the route = none) (step S101).

  Further, in this operation example, the in-vehicle control device 150 searches for the facility desired by the user on the planned travel route of the host vehicle, but the facility desired by the user on the planned travel route of the host vehicle ( Since the restaurant was not found, the function input by the user is a “destination setting (on the route)” function for setting a facility existing on the planned traveling route of the host vehicle as a transit point. (Step S102).

  In this operation example, the in-vehicle control device 150 determines whether or not the host vehicle satisfies the function execution conditions defined in the function execution rules indicated by R101 to R104 in FIG. 2 (step S103). Here, among the function execution conditions defined in the function execution rule shown in FIG. 2, the function execution condition based on the destination setting is a condition indicating whether or not the destination is set, for example, R101. In the function execution rule indicated by, it is a condition that a destination is set. The function execution condition based on the candidate site information on the route is a condition indicating whether or not a facility (route point) desired by the user exists on the planned travel route of the host vehicle. For example, in R101 In the function execution rule shown, it is a condition that a candidate site of a facility desired by the user exists on the planned travel route of the host vehicle.

  In this operation example, the function input by the user is estimated to be a “destination setting (on the route)” function for setting a facility desired by the user as a transit point on the planned travel route of the host vehicle. Therefore, the in-vehicle control device 150 determines that the condition set in the function execution rule indicated by R101 and satisfying the condition that the function input by the user is “destination setting (on the route)” is satisfied. In this operation example, since the destination of the host vehicle is set, the in-vehicle control device 150 determines that the condition that the destination set in the function execution rule indicated by R101 is set is satisfied. . Further, in this operation example, since it is detected that the facility desired by the user has not been found on the planned travel route of the host vehicle, the in-vehicle control device 150 is determined by the function execution rule indicated by R101. Then, it is determined that the condition that the candidate site of the facility (restaurant) desired by the user exists on the planned travel route of the host vehicle is not satisfied. Similarly, the in-vehicle controller 150 determines whether or not the host vehicle satisfies these function execution conditions for other function execution conditions defined in the other function execution rules shown in FIG.

  And in this operation example, the vehicle-mounted control apparatus 150 judges whether the function execution rule which defined the function execution condition which the own vehicle satisfies exists (step S105). In this operation example, the in-vehicle control device 150 satisfies the condition that the destination is set among the function execution conditions defined in the function execution rule indicated by R101. It is determined that the condition that the candidate site of the facility (restaurant) desired by the user exists on the route is not satisfied. Therefore, the in-vehicle control device 150 determines that the host vehicle does not satisfy all the function execution conditions defined in the function execution rule indicated by R101. Further, in this operation example, the in-vehicle control device 150 determines that all the function execution conditions defined in these function execution rules are not satisfied for the other function execution rules shown in FIG. It is determined that there is no function execution rule that defines the function execution condition (step S105 = NO).

  Therefore, the in-vehicle control device 150 determines whether or not there is a function execution condition that the host vehicle may satisfy in the future (step S108). Here, in this operation example, in order to satisfy all the function execution conditions defined in the function execution rule indicated by R101, a candidate of a facility (restaurant) desired by the user on the planned travel route of the host vehicle. It is necessary to satisfy the condition that the ground exists. Therefore, the in-vehicle control device 150 searches for a candidate site of a facility (restaurant) desired by the user on another route different from the planned travel route of the host vehicle. For example, as shown in FIG. 5, when there are many candidate sites (indicated by stars in FIG. 5) of facilities (restaurants) desired by the user on other routes, the vehicle-mounted control device 150, it is determined that the facility desired by the user exists on the planned travel route after the change by the user changing the planned travel route, and the user desires on the planned travel route of the host vehicle. It can be determined that there is a possibility of satisfying the condition that there is a candidate site for a facility (restaurant). Therefore, the in-vehicle control device 150 determines that the function execution rule indicated by R101 is a function execution rule that defines a function execution condition that the host vehicle may satisfy, and the function that the host vehicle may satisfy. It is determined that there is a function execution rule that defines execution conditions (step S109 = YES).

  In this way, in this operation example, since there is only one function execution rule that defines a function execution condition that may be satisfied by the host vehicle, the in-vehicle control device 150 is R101. Is selected as a selection rule (step S110). And the vehicle-mounted control apparatus 150 says that the candidate site of the facility (restaurant) which a user desires exists on the planned driving | running route of the own vehicle which the own vehicle may satisfy in the selection rule shown by this R101. The user is presented with a condition and a “destination setting (on the route)” function for setting a facility existing on the planned travel route of the host vehicle as a transit point, which is determined by the selection rule indicated by R101. (Step S112). Specifically, as shown in FIG. 5, the presentation information “You can use“ Find on the route ”if you turn a little before” is presented to the user via the display 160 and the speaker 170. Thereby, by changing the planned travel route of the host vehicle, it is possible to satisfy the condition that the candidate site of the facility (restaurant) desired by the user exists on the planned travel route of the host vehicle. It can be indirectly suggested to the user that the “destination setting (on the route)” function can be executed.

  In addition, in this operation example, the presentation information “If you make a turn in front, you can use“ Find on the route ”can be presented to the user. A new planned travel route in which the store is present may be displayed. Moreover, in this operation example, while presenting a new planned travel route to the user and presenting information on what facilities (restaurants) can be used when the planned travel route is changed, The user may appropriately determine whether or not to change the route.

  Furthermore, in this operation example, the function execution rule is not limited to the function execution rule shown in FIG. 2, and for example, as shown in FIG. 6, function execution based on date and time (including time zone, day of the week, season) A function execution rule that further considers the conditions may be used. For example, as shown in FIG. 6, the function execution rule indicated by R101-1 has a condition that the time zone is a time zone of “11:30 to 13:30” in addition to the function execution condition shown in FIG. When satisfied, it is determined that a “destination setting (restaurant on route)” function for recommending a restaurant on the planned travel route of the host vehicle can be executed. Thereby, when satisfying all the function execution conditions defined in the function execution rule indicated by R101-1, for example, a restaurant on the planned travel route can be recommended to the user during lunch time. . Further, as shown in FIG. 6, the function execution rule indicated by R101-2 is based on the condition that the day of the week is “Saturday or Sunday” and the time zone is “11: When the condition of “time zone other than 30-13: 30” is satisfied, a “destination setting (recommended on route)” function for proposing a recommended facility on the planned travel route can be executed. It stipulates that there is. As a result, when all the function execution conditions defined in the function execution rule indicated by R101-2 are satisfied, for example, on Saturday or Sunday, for example, the user has visited even in a slightly detoured place Not recommended facilities can be preferentially proposed to the user. Further, as shown in FIG. 6, in addition to the function execution condition shown in FIG. 2, the function execution rule indicated by R101-3 has a condition that the day of the week is “Monday to Friday” and the time zone is “11:30”. When the condition of “time zone other than ˜13: 30” is satisfied, the “destination setting (general on route)” function for proposing a general facility on the planned travel route can be executed. Is stipulated. Thereby, when satisfying all the function execution conditions defined in the function execution rule indicated by R101-3, for example, a general facility on a route that does not make a detour from the current planned travel route of the host vehicle, It can be presented to the user. In addition to the function execution conditions described above, a function execution condition based on the season or date may be further added.

  Next, another operation example of this embodiment will be described. In the operation example described below, when the vehicle is traveling in an urban area, a setting screen for setting a map display method is displayed for the user to display a city map of the currently traveling urban area. However, the setting screen has no icon (option) for displaying the city map, and therefore, the case where the user cannot display the city map will be described as an example. In the operation example described below, in order to display a city map, for example, the user operates the map scale change switch 111 shown in FIG. 7 to display a map map displayed on the screen of the display 160. Suppose the scale needs to be “detailed”. The map scale change switch 111 has a center dial that can be rotated to the left and right. By rotating the dial to the right, the map scale can be changed to “detail” and the dial can be rotated to the left. The map scale can be changed to “wide area”. FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining the information providing process according to the first embodiment.

  First, in this operation example, the in-vehicle control device 150 acquires, from the own vehicle position detection device 130, position information where the own vehicle is traveling as the traveling information of the own vehicle. The in-vehicle control device 150 determines that the type of road on which the vehicle is traveling is “general road” based on the position information of the vehicle and the map information stored in the database 140 Road type = general road), the vehicle is traveling in an urban area, and it is detected that there is city map information about the urban area in which the vehicle is traveling (city map area = YES). Further, the in-vehicle control device 150 acquires the history information of the operation by the user from the input device 110, and the map scale is set to “wide area” based on the acquired history information of the operation by the user (map scale). = Wide area), no city map is displayed (city map display = none), and highway information is not displayed (highway information display = none) (step S101).

  In this operation example, the in-vehicle control device 150 displays the setting screen for setting the map display method by the user based on the history information of the operation by the user, and displays the city map. It is estimated that the function input by the user is a “city map display” for displaying a city map in order to make the city map display easier to see. (Step S102).

  In this operation example, the in-vehicle control device 150 determines whether or not the host vehicle satisfies the function execution conditions defined in the function execution rules indicated by R201 and R202 in FIG. 8 (step S103). Here, the function execution rules shown in FIG. 8 are based on user input functions, map scale, city map display, city map area, expressway information display, and function execution conditions based on the type of road being run. It is defined for each rule. Of the function execution conditions defined in the function execution rule shown in FIG. 8, the function execution condition based on the map scale is a condition related to the setting of the current map scale. For example, in the function execution rule indicated by R201, the map scale Is set to “Details”. The function execution condition based on the display of the city map is a condition indicating whether or not the city map is displayed on the screen of the display 160. For example, in the function execution rule indicated by R201, the city map is displayed. It is on condition that it is not. Furthermore, the function execution condition based on the city map area is a condition indicating whether or not the area where the vehicle is traveling is an area corresponding to the city map. For example, in the function execution rule indicated by R201, It is a condition that the area where the vehicle is traveling is an area corresponding to the city map. The function execution condition based on the display of the expressway information is a condition indicating whether the expressway information is displayed on the screen of the display 160. For example, in the function execution rule indicated by R202, the expressway information is As a condition. Furthermore, the function execution condition based on the type of road being traveled is a condition related to the type of road on which the host vehicle is currently traveling. For example, in the function execution rule indicated by R201, the road on which the host vehicle is currently traveling. The condition is that the type of road is “general road”.

  For example, in this operation example, since the function input by the user is estimated to be “city map display” for displaying a city map, the in-vehicle control device 150 determines the function execution rule indicated by R201. It is determined that the condition that the function input by the user is “city map display” is satisfied. Further, in this operation example, since it is detected that the map scale is “wide area”, the in-vehicle control device 150 is provided with a condition that the map scale is “detailed” defined in the function execution rule indicated by R201. It is judged that it is not satisfied. Furthermore, in this operation example, since it is detected that the city map is not displayed, the in-vehicle control device 150 satisfies the condition that the city map is not displayed as defined in the function execution rule indicated by R201. Judge that. Further, in this operation example, since it is detected that there is city map information for the city area in which the host vehicle is traveling, the in-vehicle control device 150 causes the host vehicle to travel according to the function execution rule indicated by R201. It is determined that the condition that the current area is the area corresponding to the city map is satisfied. Further, in this operation example, since it is detected that the expressway information is not displayed, the in-vehicle control device 150 does not display the expressway information defined in the function execution rule indicated by R202. Is determined to be satisfied. In addition, in this operation example, the in-vehicle control device 150 detects that the type of road on which the host vehicle is traveling is “general road”, and therefore, is defined in the function execution rule indicated by R201. Satisfying the condition that the type of road on which the host vehicle is currently running is “general road”, and the type of road on which the host vehicle is currently running is set to “highway” defined in the function execution rule indicated by R202. "Is not satisfied.

  Next, in this operation example, the in-vehicle control device 150 determines whether or not there is a function execution rule that defines a function execution condition that the host vehicle satisfies (step S105). In this operation example, since the vehicle satisfies the condition that the function input by the user is “city map display”, the in-vehicle control device 150 performs the function execution indicated by R201 and R202 as shown in FIG. For the rule, it is determined whether or not there is a function execution rule that defines a function execution condition that the host vehicle satisfies. In this operation example, among the function execution conditions defined in the function execution rule indicated by R201, the condition that the city map is not displayed, and the area where the vehicle is traveling is an area corresponding to the city map. It is determined that the condition and the condition that the type of road on which the vehicle is traveling are “general roads” are satisfied, but the condition that the map scale is “details” is not satisfied. Therefore, the in-vehicle control device 150 determines that all the function execution conditions defined in the function execution rule indicated by R201 are not satisfied. In this operation example, among the function execution conditions defined in the function execution rule indicated by R202, the condition that the city map is not displayed and the condition that the expressway information is not displayed are satisfied. It is determined that the condition that the type of road on which the vehicle is traveling is “highway” is not satisfied. Therefore, the in-vehicle control device 150 determines that all function execution conditions defined in the function execution rule indicated by R202 are not satisfied. As a result, the in-vehicle controller 150 indicates that the function execution rules indicated by R201 and R202 are not function execution rules that define the function execution conditions that the host vehicle satisfies, but function execution rules that define the function execution conditions that the host vehicle satisfies. Is not present (step S105 = NO).

  Therefore, the in-vehicle control device 150 determines whether or not there is a function execution condition that the host vehicle may satisfy in the future (step S108). Here, in this operation example, in order to satisfy all the function execution conditions defined in the function execution rule indicated by R201, it is necessary to satisfy the condition that the map scale is “detailed”. Therefore, the in-vehicle control device 150 determines whether or not the host vehicle may satisfy the condition that the map scale is “detailed”. Here, in this operation example, the user operates the map scale change switch 111 shown in FIG. 7 to change the map scale to “detail”, thereby satisfying the condition that the map scale is “detail”. be able to. The in-vehicle control device 150 determines that the user's operation of the map scale change switch 111 and changing the map scale to “detail” has a small operation load performed by the user and is easily accepted by the user, and the own vehicle However, it is determined that the condition that the map scale is “detailed” may be satisfied. As a result, the in-vehicle control device 150 determines that the function execution rule indicated by R201 is a function execution rule that defines a function execution condition that the host vehicle may satisfy.

  In this operation example, in order to satisfy all the function execution conditions defined in the function execution rule indicated by R202, the condition that the type of the road on which the host vehicle is currently traveling is “highway” is set. Need to be satisfied. Therefore, the in-vehicle control device 150 determines whether or not there is a possibility that the condition that the type of road on which the vehicle is traveling is “highway” is satisfied. Here, in this operation example, when the highway interchange exists near the position of the own vehicle, the in-vehicle control device 150 causes the own vehicle to enter the highway from the entrance through the highway interchange. The type of road on which the vehicle is traveling can be set to “highway”, and it is determined that the condition that the type of road on which the vehicle is traveling is “highway” may be satisfied. For this reason, the in-vehicle control device 150 determines that the function execution rule indicated by R202 is a function execution rule that defines a function execution condition that may be satisfied by the host vehicle.

  Thus, in this operation example, it is determined that there are two function execution rules indicated by R201 and R202 as function execution rules that define the function execution conditions that the host vehicle may satisfy (step S109 = YES) Therefore, the vehicle-mounted control apparatus 150 selects the function execution rule for showing to a user among these two function execution rules as a selection rule (step S110).

  In this operation example, the in-vehicle control device 150 allows the user to operate the map scale change switch 111 shown in FIG. 7 to set the map scale to “detail” rather than the user traveling on the expressway. Therefore, the condition that the map scale is “detailed” is satisfied rather than the condition that the type of road on which the vehicle is traveling is “highway”, because it is determined that the load of the operation to be performed by the user is small. Estimated to be easy. And based on this estimation result, the vehicle-mounted control apparatus 150 selects the function execution rule shown by R201 which defined the conditions that a map scale is "details" as a selection rule (step S110).

  Then, the in-vehicle control device 150 displays the map display determined in the function execution rule indicated by R201, the condition that the own vehicle may be satisfied, the map scale being “detailed”, and the selection rule indicated by R201. A “city map display” function for switching to a city map is presented to the user (step S112). Specifically, the presentation information “A city map can be displayed by changing the map scale in detail” can be presented to the user via the display 160 and the speaker 170. In this operation example, the in-vehicle control device 150 obtains permission from the user, for example, “If you change the map scale in detail, you can display the city map. Do you want to change in detail?” Presentation information may be generated and presented to the user. Thus, by satisfying the condition that the map scale is “detailed”, it is possible to indirectly suggest to the user that “city map display” can be executed.

  Furthermore, in this operation example, in order to change the map scale to “details” as shown in FIG. 7 in addition to the presentation information presentation method described above, or together with the presentation information presentation method described above. The map scale change switch 111 may be turned on. In this operation example, as shown in FIG. 7, by turning on the right arrow of the dial of the map scale change switch 111, the user can rotate the dial of the map scale change switch 111 to the right. The map scale can be changed to “detail”. As described above, in order to perform input necessary for satisfying the function execution condition, the user can appropriately grasp the operation for satisfying the function execution condition by turning on the input device 110 that requires input. This makes it possible for the user to appropriately execute the necessary function.

  As described above, the information providing apparatus 100 according to the present embodiment is based on the traveling information of the own vehicle, and the vehicle is expected to There is a function execution rule that determines whether there is a function execution condition that may be satisfied, and based on the determination result, the function execution condition that the vehicle may satisfy in the future exists. Determine whether or not. Then, when there is a function execution rule that defines a function execution condition that the host vehicle may satisfy in the future, the function execution condition that the host vehicle may satisfy in the future, and this function execution rule. The functions defined in the above are presented to the user. Thereby, the information providing apparatus 100 can satisfy the function execution condition that the user's own vehicle may satisfy in the future, and execute the function that can be executed by satisfying the function execution condition. As a result, functions necessary for the user can be provided to the user.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the function execution condition defined in the function execution rule is a condition based on the traveling information of the own vehicle such as the vehicle speed information of the own vehicle, the history information of the operation by the user, and the position information of the own vehicle. Thus, a function according to the traveling state of the host vehicle can be appropriately provided to the user. Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the function execution condition defined in the function execution rule is a condition based on the function (user input function) input by the user, so that the function considering the user's intention and emotion can be Can be provided appropriately.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the function execution rules held in the database 140 define functions that are generally executed frequently when the function execution conditions are satisfied. As described above, when the function execution rule satisfies a predetermined function execution condition, a function that is generally executed frequently is defined, so that the user can meet the traveling state of the host vehicle. The function can be provided appropriately, and the user can be made aware of in what driving state other users are using the predetermined function. In the present embodiment, the function execution rule may define a function that is frequently executed by the user when a predetermined function execution condition is satisfied. As described above, when the function execution rule satisfies a predetermined function execution condition, it is possible to provide a function suitable for the user by defining a function that is frequently executed by the user. It is possible to make the user understand what function execution conditions the functions that the user often uses can be used.

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Next, the information providing apparatus 100 according to the second embodiment will be described. The information providing apparatus 100 according to the second embodiment has the same configuration as that of the information providing apparatus 100 according to the first embodiment shown in FIG. 1 and is the first except that it operates as described below. This is the same as the embodiment. Hereinafter, an operation of the information providing apparatus 100 according to the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing information providing processing according to the second embodiment.

  Further, in the second embodiment, as illustrated in FIG. 10, the function execution rule indicated by R301 and the function execution rule indicated by R302 are assumed to be held in the database 140. FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating another example of the function execution rule. The function execution rule indicated by R301 stipulates that the condition that the ignition is on must be satisfied in order to execute the “destination setting proposal” function for proposing the destination setting to the user. . Here, the function execution condition based on the ignition shown in FIG. 10 is a condition indicating whether or not the ignition is on, and the function execution rule indicated by R301 is based on the condition that the ignition is on. Further, the function execution rule indicated by R302 is to execute a “hands-free communication automatic connection” function for automatically connecting the mobile phone and the information providing apparatus 100 in order to enable a hands-free call. This indicates that the condition that the ignition is on and the condition that a mobile phone that can be connected to the information providing apparatus 100 via Bluetooth (registered trademark) communication is detected must be satisfied. Here, the function execution condition based on the mobile phone detection shown in FIG. 10 is a condition indicating whether or not a mobile phone that can be connected to the information providing apparatus 100 by Bluetooth communication is detected, and the function execution rule shown by R302 In this case, the condition is that a mobile phone that can be connected to the information providing apparatus 100 via Bluetooth communication is detected.

  In the second embodiment, the following scene is exemplified to describe the information providing process according to the second embodiment. That is, in the second embodiment, a user normally uses a hands-free call by connecting the mobile phone and the information providing apparatus 100 via Bluetooth communication, and the user uses the mobile phone and the information providing apparatus. For example, forgetting to turn on the connectable mode of the mobile phone required for connecting to 100 via Bluetooth communication, and the mobile phone connectable mode is turned off, so a hands-free call cannot be used Will be explained. In this example, in order for the user to be able to use the hands-free call, it is necessary to turn on the connectable mode of the mobile phone and connect the mobile phone and the information providing apparatus 100 via Bluetooth communication. Shall.

  First, in step S201, the travel information of the host vehicle is acquired as in step S101 of the first embodiment. Here, in the present scene example, it is acquired from the vehicle controller 120 that the ignition is turned on by the user and the ignition is turned on as the traveling information of the host vehicle. In this example, since the connectable mode of the mobile phone is turned off, the in-vehicle control device 150 determines that there is no mobile phone that can be connected to the information providing device 100 via Bluetooth communication, and provides information. It is detected that there is no mobile phone that can be connected to the device 100 via Bluetooth communication.

  In step S202, as in step S103 of the first embodiment, it is determined whether the host vehicle satisfies a predetermined function execution condition. For example, in the present scene example, the in-vehicle control device 150 determines whether or not the host vehicle satisfies the function execution conditions defined in the function execution rules indicated by R301 and R302 in FIG. For example, the in-vehicle control device 150 has detected that a condition that the ignition is on, defined in the function execution rules indicated by R301 and R302, and a mobile phone that can be connected to the information providing device 100 by Bluetooth communication are detected. Determine whether the condition is met. Here, in this example of the scene, since it is detected in step S201 that the ignition is on, the in-vehicle control device 150 determines that the condition that the ignition is on is satisfied. In the example shown in FIG. 4, since it is detected in step S201 that there is no mobile phone that can be connected to the information providing apparatus 100, the in-vehicle control apparatus 150 can be connected to the information providing apparatus 100 via Bluetooth communication. It is determined that the condition that the mobile phone is detected is not satisfied.

  In step S203, as in step S104 of the first embodiment, it is determined whether there is a function execution condition in which the determination result of the function execution condition of the current process is different from the determination result of the function execution condition of the previous process. When there is a function execution condition that is different from the determination result of the function execution condition of the current process and the determination result of the function execution condition of the previous process (step S203 = YES), the process proceeds to step S204.

  In step S204, as in step S105 of the first embodiment, it is determined whether or not there is a function execution rule that defines a function execution condition that the host vehicle satisfies. If there are one or more function execution rules that define the function execution conditions satisfied by the host vehicle, the process proceeds to step S205. If so, the process proceeds to step S206.

  In this scene example, the in-vehicle control device 150 determines that the condition that the ignition is on is satisfied for the function execution rule indicated by R301. Therefore, the in-vehicle control device 150 determines that the function execution rule indicated by R301 exists as the function execution rule that defines the function execution condition satisfied by the host vehicle. On the other hand, the in-vehicle control device 150 satisfies the condition that the ignition is on for the function execution rule indicated by R302, but satisfies the condition that a mobile phone that can be connected to the information providing device 100 by Bluetooth communication is detected. Judging not to do. Therefore, the in-vehicle controller 150 determines that the function execution rule indicated by R302 is not a function execution rule that defines a function execution condition that the host vehicle satisfies. As a result, in this example of the scene, it is determined that there is only one function execution rule that defines the function execution condition satisfied by the host vehicle, and the process proceeds to step S205.

  In step S205, since it is determined that there are one or more function execution rules that define the function execution conditions satisfied by the host vehicle, the in-vehicle control device 150 determines that one or more of the one or more function execution rules are Selection of one function execution rule for executing a function defined in the function execution rule is performed. In this example of the scene, since it is determined that there is only one of the function execution rules indicated by R301 that defines the function execution conditions satisfied by the host vehicle, the function execution rule indicated by R301 is the function execution rule. It is selected as a function execution rule for executing a function defined in the rule.

  Here, in the information providing process according to the second embodiment, unlike the information providing process according to the first embodiment, there are one or more function execution rules that define the function execution condition that the host vehicle satisfies, and the function Even if one function execution rule for executing the function defined in the execution rule is selected, is there a function execution rule that defines a function execution condition that the vehicle may satisfy in the future? In order to determine whether or not, the process proceeds to step S206.

  In steps 206 to S208, as in steps S108 to S110 of the first embodiment, it is determined whether or not there is a function execution condition that may be satisfied in the future by the host vehicle (step S206). It is determined whether there is a function execution rule that defines a function execution condition that the vehicle may satisfy in the future (step S207). And when one or two or more function execution rules that define function execution conditions that the host vehicle may be satisfied in the future exist (step S207 = YES), the host vehicle may be satisfied in the future. Among the function execution rules that define a certain function execution condition, one function execution rule is selected as a selection rule (step S208). In the second embodiment, in step S207, if there is no function execution rule that defines a function execution condition that may be satisfied in the future by the host vehicle (step S207 = NO), the process proceeds to step S209.

  For example, in this operation example, it is determined that the function execution condition defined in the function execution rule indicated by R302, that is, the condition that a mobile phone that can be connected to the information providing apparatus 100 via Bluetooth communication is detected is not satisfied. ing. Therefore, the in-vehicle control device 150 determines whether or not there is a possibility that the host vehicle satisfies the condition that a mobile phone that can be connected to the information providing device 100 via Bluetooth communication is detected. Here, in this operation example, if the user operates the user's mobile phone and turns on the connectable mode of the mobile phone, the user's mobile phone can be connected to the information providing apparatus 100 via Bluetooth communication. There is a possibility that a mobile phone that can be connected to the information providing apparatus 100 via Bluetooth communication can be detected. Therefore, the in-vehicle control device 150 determines that there is a possibility that the host vehicle satisfies the condition that a mobile phone that can be connected to the information providing device 100 via Bluetooth communication is detected (step S206). It is determined that only one of the function execution rules indicated by R302 exists as a function execution rule that defines a function execution condition that the host vehicle may satisfy in the future (step S207 = YES), and the function execution rule indicated by R302 Is selected as a selection rule (step S208).

  In step S209, unlike the first embodiment, whether the in-vehicle control device 150 executes the function execution rule selected in step S205 or presents the presentation information based on the selection rule selected in step S208 to the user. Judgment is made. Specifically, the in-vehicle control device 150 is set to the function execution rule selected in step S205 when the function execution rule is selected in step S205 and the selection rule is selected in step S208. Determining whether it is beneficial to the user to execute the function specified by the user, or to present the presentation information based on the selection rule selected in step S208 to the user and to execute the function defined in the selection rule. Select actions that are beneficial to the user.

  For example, in the present scene example, the function execution rule indicated by R301 is selected in step S205, while the function execution rule indicated by R302 is selected in step S208. Therefore, the in-vehicle control device 150 executes a function defined in the function execution rule indicated by R301, presents presentation information based on the function execution rule indicated by R302, and functions specified in the function execution rule indicated by R302. Is determined to be beneficial to the user. Here, in the present scene example, since the user usually uses hands-free calls frequently, the in-vehicle control device 150 is more suitable for the user than to propose setting of a destination that the user can perform relatively easily. Establishing Bluetooth communication between the mobile phone and the in-vehicle control device 150 in order to enable a hands-free call to be used is determined to be more beneficial for the user, and presents presentation information based on the function execution rules indicated by R302 Choose to do.

  In step S209, the vehicle-mounted control device 150 determines the function execution rule selected in step S205 when the function execution rule is selected in step S205 and the selection rule is not selected in step S208. Choose to perform the specified function. Conversely, if the function execution rule is not selected in step S205 and the selection rule is selected in step S208, the in-vehicle control device 150 presents based on the selection rule selected in step S208. Choose to present information. Furthermore, the vehicle-mounted control apparatus 150 selects none when the function execution rule is not selected at step S205 and when the selection rule is not selected at step S208.

  In step S210, the in-vehicle control device 150 determines whether or not to execute the function defined in the function execution rule based on the determination result in step S209. If the result of determination in step S209 selects that the function specified in the function execution rule is to be executed, the in-vehicle control device 150 determines that the function specified in the function execution rule is to be executed, and proceeds to step S211. The function defined in the function execution rule selected in step S205 is executed. On the other hand, if the result of determination in step S209 is that the vehicle-mounted control device 150 has not selected to execute the function based on the function execution rule, the in-vehicle control device 150 determines that the function defined in the function execution rule is not executed, The process proceeds to S212.

  In this scene example, the in-vehicle control device 150 has selected to present the presentation information based on the selection rule selected in step S208 in step S209, and is defined in the function execution rule selected in step S205. You have not chosen to perform the function. Therefore, in step S210, the vehicle-mounted control apparatus 150 determines not to execute the function defined in the function execution rule, and proceeds to step S212.

  In step S212, the vehicle-mounted control device 150 determines whether to present the presentation information based on the selection rule based on the determination result of step S209. If it is determined in step S209 that presentation information based on the selection rule is to be presented, the in-vehicle control device 150 determines to present the presentation information based on the selection rule to the user, and proceeds to step S213. Presentation information for presenting a function execution condition that the vehicle may satisfy and a function defined in the selection rule to the user is generated, and the generated presentation information is presented to the user in subsequent step S214. . On the other hand, if the result of determination in step S209 is that the vehicle-mounted control device 150 has not selected to present the presentation information based on the selection rule, the vehicle-mounted control device 150 determines that the presentation information based on the selection rule is not presented and provides this information The process ends.

  In this scene example, since the vehicle-mounted control device 150 has selected to present the presentation information based on the selection rule in step S209, the vehicle may be satisfied by the information providing device 100 and the Bluetooth communication. “Hands-free” for automatically connecting the mobile phone and the information providing apparatus 100 in order to enable the hands-free call defined in the selection rule and the condition that a connectable mobile phone is detected. Presentation information for presenting the “communication automatic connection” function to the user is generated. For example, the in-vehicle control device 150 can generate presentation information such as “If you turn on the connectable mode of the mobile phone, you can make a hands-free call” and present it to the user. As a result, if a condition that a mobile phone that can be connected to the information providing apparatus 100 by Bluetooth communication is satisfied, “hands-free communication automatic connection for automatically connecting the mobile phone and the information providing apparatus 100 is established. "Can be presented to the user that the function can be performed.

  As described above, in the information providing apparatus 100 according to the second embodiment, even when there is a function execution rule that defines a function execution condition that the host vehicle satisfies, the host vehicle is determined to be in the future based on the travel information of the host vehicle. It is determined whether there is a function execution rule that defines a function execution condition that may be satisfied. And in 2nd Embodiment, the function execution which performed the function defined in the function execution rule which defined the function execution condition which the own vehicle satisfy | fills, and the function execution condition which the own vehicle may satisfy is performed. A function that is useful for the user by determining which of the functions that presents the rule-based presentation information and that allows the user to execute a function that has a function execution condition that may be satisfied by the host vehicle. Execute. Thereby, in 2nd Embodiment, in addition to the effect of 1st Embodiment, even if it is a case where the function execution rule which defined the function execution condition which the own vehicle satisfies exists, possibility that the own vehicle will satisfy When a function specified in a function execution rule that defines a certain function execution condition is more useful to the user, the function execution rule that defines a function execution condition that the vehicle may satisfy is determined for the user. Therefore, the functions required for the user can be provided more appropriately by the user.

«Third embodiment»
Next, the information providing apparatus 100 according to the third embodiment will be described. The information providing apparatus 100 according to the third embodiment has the same configuration as that of the information providing apparatus 100 according to the first embodiment shown in FIG. 1 and is the first except that it operates as described below. This is the same as the embodiment. Below, with reference to FIG. 11, operation | movement of the information provision apparatus 100 which concerns on 3rd Embodiment is demonstrated. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the information providing process according to the third embodiment.

  In addition, in the following, when the condition that the host vehicle is traveling at a speed of “80 km / h” to “100 km / h” for 10 seconds or more is satisfied, “80 km / h” to “100 km / h” In a scene where a function execution rule (not shown) that defines a “constant speed driving support” function that supports driving at a constant speed is held in the database 140, the host vehicle is traveling at a speed around “100 km / h”. A case where the vehicle is traveling at a speed of “80 km / h” to “100 km / h” but not traveling for 10 seconds or more will be described as an example.

  First, in step S301, the travel information of the host vehicle is acquired as in step S101 of the first embodiment. Here, in the present scene example, the vehicle speed information of the host vehicle is acquired from the vehicle controller 120 as the travel information of the host vehicle. Further, in the present scene example, the in-vehicle control device 150 is based on the vehicle speed information of the host vehicle, and the host vehicle is traveling at a speed around “100 km / h”, but from “80 km / h” to “100 km / h”. It is detected that the vehicle has not traveled for 10 seconds or more at the speed “h”.

  In step S302, as in step S103 of the first embodiment, it is determined whether or not the host vehicle satisfies a predetermined function execution condition. For example, in the present scene example, the in-vehicle control device 150 has the function execution conditions defined in the function execution rules held in the database 140, that is, the host vehicle is at a speed of “80 km / h” to “100 km / h”. It is determined whether or not the condition of traveling for 10 seconds or more is satisfied. Here, in this operation example, it is detected that the host vehicle has not traveled at a speed of “80 km / h” to “100 km / h” for more than 10 seconds. Is determined not to satisfy the condition of traveling at a speed of “80 km / h” to “100 km / h” for 10 seconds or more.

  In step S303, it is determined whether there is a function execution condition that is different from the determination result of the function execution condition of the current process and the determination result of the function execution condition of the previous process. When there is a function execution condition that is different from the determination result of the function execution condition of the current process and the determination result of the function execution condition of the previous process (step S303 = YES), the host vehicle is satisfied as in the first embodiment. In order to determine whether or not there is a function execution rule that defines a function execution condition, the process proceeds to step S304. On the other hand, in the third embodiment, when there is no function execution condition that is different from the determination result of the function execution condition of the current process and the determination result of the function execution condition of the previous process (step S303 = NO), In contrast, the process proceeds to step S307 in order to determine whether or not there is a function execution rule that defines a function execution condition that the host vehicle may be satisfied without ending this information providing process.

  In this scene example, the host vehicle is traveling at a speed of about “100 km / h”, but is traveling at a speed of “80 km / h” to “100 km / h” for 10 seconds or more. The unsatisfied state continues. For this reason, the vehicle remains in a state that does not satisfy the condition that the vehicle is traveling at a speed of “80 km / h” to “100 km / h” for 10 seconds or more. Since the determination result of the function execution condition of the previous process is the same (step S303 = NO), the process proceeds to step S307.

  In steps S304 to S306, as in steps S105 to S107 of the first embodiment, it is determined whether or not there is a function execution rule that defines a function execution condition satisfied by the host vehicle (step S304). When it is determined that one or more function execution rules that define the function execution conditions satisfied by the host vehicle are present (step S304 = YES), the function is executed out of the one or more function execution rules. One function execution rule for this purpose is selected (step S305), and the function defined in the selected function execution rule is executed (step S306).

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step S303 that the function execution condition determination result of the current process is the same as the function execution condition determination result of the previous process (step S303 = NO), or in step S304, When it is determined that there is no function execution rule that defines a function execution condition that the vehicle satisfies (step S304 = NO), the process proceeds to step S307. In step S307, as in step S108 of the first embodiment, it is determined whether or not there is a function execution condition that may cause the host vehicle to be satisfied in the future.

  Here, in this example scene, the host vehicle is traveling at a speed of around “100 km / h”, but is traveling at a speed of “80 km / h” to “100 km / h” for 10 seconds or more. This condition is not satisfied. However, since the user is traveling at a speed around “100 km / h”, traveling at a speed of “80 km / h” to “100 km / h” for 10 seconds or more places a heavy load on the user. Instead, the in-vehicle control device 150 determines that the host vehicle may satisfy the condition that the vehicle travels at a speed of “80 km / h” to “100 km / h” for 10 seconds or more.

  In steps S308 to S311, similarly to steps S109 to S112 of the first embodiment, it is determined whether or not there is a function execution rule that defines a function execution condition that the host vehicle may satisfy in the future. Are performed (step S308), and when it is determined that there are one or more function execution rules that define the function execution conditions that the vehicle may satisfy in the future (step S308 = YES), Of the one or more function execution rules, a function execution rule to be presented to the user is selected as a selection rule (step S309). Then, generation of presentation information for presenting to the user the function execution conditions that the host vehicle may satisfy in the selection rule in the future and the functions that can be executed by satisfying the function execution conditions Is performed (step S310), and the generated presentation information is presented to the user (step S311).

  In this operation example, it is determined in step S307 that there is a possibility that the condition that the host vehicle is traveling at a speed of “80 km / h” to “100 km / h” for 10 seconds or more is satisfied. For this reason, the in-vehicle control device 150 is defined in this function execution rule for a function execution rule that defines a “constant speed driving support” function that supports driving at a constant speed of “80 km / h” to “100 km / h”. It is determined that all the function execution conditions are satisfied, and this function execution rule is selected as a selection rule (step S309). As a result, the in-vehicle control device 150 determines that the host vehicle is traveling at a speed of “80 km / h” to “100 km / h” for 10 seconds or more as defined in the selected function execution rule, and “80 km / H ”to“ 100 km / h ”to generate a presentation information for presenting the user with a“ constant speed running support ”function that supports running at a constant speed (step S310), and presenting the created presentation information to the user (Step S311). In this operation example, for example, the in-vehicle control device 150 supports “running at a constant speed of 80 km / h to 100 km / h if traveling at a speed of 80 km / h to 100 km / h for 10 seconds or longer. Can be presented to the user, so that the vehicle can run at a speed of “80 km / h” to “100 km / h” for 10 seconds or more. If the condition that the vehicle is running is satisfied, the user can be informed that the “constant speed running support” function that supports running at a constant speed of “80 km / h” to “100 km / h” can be executed. it can.

  As described above, the presentation information device 100 according to the third embodiment can satisfy the own vehicle even when there is no change in the determination result of the function execution condition of the current process and the determination result of the function execution condition of the previous process. It is determined whether or not there is a function execution rule that defines a function execution condition that has a characteristic. As a result, in the third embodiment, even if the vehicle speed, time, etc. do not satisfy the threshold values set in the function execution condition and the judgment result of the function execution condition is not different from the previous process, for example, the vehicle speed, time, etc. When the value becomes close to the threshold value set in the function execution condition, this function execution condition can be determined as a function execution condition that the host vehicle may satisfy. As described above, in the third embodiment, in addition to the effects of the first embodiment, the function execution rule that defines the function execution condition that the host vehicle may satisfy even when the determination result of the function execution condition does not change. It is possible to determine whether or not there is a function execution condition that may be satisfied by the host vehicle, and as a result, the function required by the user is more appropriate. Can be provided.

  The embodiment described above is described for facilitating understanding of the present invention, and is not described for limiting the present invention. Therefore, each element disclosed in the above embodiment is intended to include all design changes and equivalents belonging to the technical scope of the present invention.

  That is, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and may be implemented by combining the above-described first to third embodiments.

  In addition, the information providing apparatus 100 according to the above-described embodiment is not limited to the above-described configuration, and may be configured to include, for example, a camera that is installed in the upper part of the front window of the host vehicle and images the front of the host vehicle. In this case, as the traveling information of the host vehicle, the situation of the front road imaged by the camera can be acquired, and as a result, the function execution rule that defines the function execution condition based on the road condition on which the host vehicle travels is determined. Function can be executed.

  Furthermore, in the information providing apparatus 100 according to the above-described embodiment, the output device for presenting the presentation information is not limited to the display 160 and the speaker 170, and includes, for example, an operating body for presenting the presentation information to the user. It is good also as a structure. As such an operating body, for example, a robot type device imitating a human being or an animal can be used. By operating this operating body based on the presentation information, the presentation information can be presented to the user. Thus, by using the operating body, it is possible to present the presentation information in a form that can be easily accepted by the user.

  Moreover, in 1st Embodiment mentioned above, although the vehicle-mounted control apparatus 150 estimates a user input function based on the log | history information of operation by a user, the method of estimating a user input function is not limited to this. For example, the user input function may be estimated based on the traveling state of the own vehicle or the position information of the own vehicle, or the operation history information of the user, the traveling state of the own vehicle, and the own vehicle The user input function may be estimated based on the position information.

  Furthermore, in the second embodiment described above, as shown in FIG. 10, the condition that the ignition is on is defined in the function execution rule. However, instead of the condition that the ignition is on, the engine is turned on. You may use the condition that it is.

  Note that the in-vehicle control device 150 of the above-described embodiment is the detection means, the first determination means, the second determination means, and the selection means of the present invention, and the database 140 is the holding means of the present invention, the display 160 and the speaker 170. The presenting means of the present invention, the input device 110 and the map scale change switch 111 correspond to the input means of the present invention.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 100 ... Information provision apparatus 110 ... Input apparatus 111 ... Map scale change switch 120 ... Vehicle controller 130 ... Own vehicle position detection apparatus 140 ... Database 150 ... In-vehicle control apparatus 160 ... Display 170 ... Speaker

Claims (19)

Holding means for holding a plurality of function execution rules that define vehicle travel conditions necessary for executing a predetermined function;
Detecting means for detecting the current driving situation of the vehicle;
By determining whether or not the vehicle satisfies the vehicle travel condition defined in the function execution rule from the current travel state, the function execution rule that defines the vehicle travel condition satisfied by the vehicle is First determination means for determining whether or not it exists;
When it is determined that there is no function execution rule that defines a vehicle travel condition that satisfies the vehicle, the vehicle sets the vehicle travel condition defined in the function execution rule based on the current travel state in the future. It is determined whether or not there are one or more function execution rules that define vehicle driving conditions that the vehicle may be satisfied in the future. Second judging means for
When it is determined that there are one or more function execution rules that define vehicle driving conditions that may be satisfied in the future, one function execution rule is selected from the function execution rules. Selection means to select as,
Presenting means for presenting to the user the vehicle travel conditions that the vehicle may satisfy in the future in the selection rule selected by the selection means, and the function defined in the selection rule;
An information providing apparatus comprising: The information providing device according to claim 1,
The vehicle travel condition is a condition based on at least one of a travel state of a vehicle and an operation history of an in-vehicle device by a user. The information providing device according to claim 2,
The information providing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the vehicle running condition is a condition based on at least one of a running state of the vehicle, an operation history of the in-vehicle device by the user, vehicle position information, and a date and time. The information providing device according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
The second determination means estimates the function that the user wants to execute based on the operation history of the in-vehicle device by the user,
The second determination means determines a function corresponding to a function that the user wants to execute in addition to whether or not there is a possibility of satisfying a vehicle running condition determined in the function execution rule in the future. Whether or not there is one or more function execution rules that define vehicle travel conditions that the vehicle may be satisfied in the future is determined based on whether or not the vehicle is satisfied in the future. The information providing device according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
The information providing apparatus, wherein the selecting means selects a function execution rule for executing a function having a high execution frequency as the selection rule. An information providing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 5,
The information providing apparatus, wherein the selection unit selects a function execution rule for executing a function frequently executed by a user as the selection rule. The information providing device according to any one of claims 1 to 6,
The information providing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the selection means estimates a vehicle driving condition that the vehicle is likely to satisfy, and selects the selection rule based on the estimation result. The information providing apparatus according to claim 7,
The information providing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the selection unit estimates a vehicle driving condition that the vehicle can easily satisfy based on a user's behavior history. The information providing device according to claim 7 or 8,
The selection means predicts a load of an operation performed by a user in order to satisfy the vehicle travel condition defined in the function execution rule, and the vehicle travel condition in which the vehicle is easily satisfied based on the predicted user load. An information providing apparatus characterized by estimating. The information providing device according to claim 1,
The second determination means may satisfy the vehicle in the future regardless of whether or not the first determination means determines that there is no function execution rule that defines a vehicle running condition that the vehicle satisfies. An information providing apparatus that determines whether or not there is a function execution rule that defines a characteristic vehicle travel condition. The information providing device according to any one of claims 1 to 10,
The presenting means has a display for presenting information to a user, and a vehicle driving condition that the vehicle may satisfy in the future on the screen of the display, and a function defined in the selection rule And providing information to the user by displaying the above. The information providing device according to claim 11,
The information providing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the display is provided in a peripheral vision region of the user that can be viewed without direct user viewing. An information providing device according to any one of claims 1 to 12,
The presenting means includes a speaker for presenting information, and the speaker is configured to sound a vehicle driving condition that the vehicle may satisfy in the future and a function defined in the selection rule. An information providing apparatus that presents to a user by outputting. The information providing device according to claim 13,
The information providing apparatus, characterized in that the speaker outputs a vehicle running condition that the vehicle may satisfy in the future and a function defined in the selection rule with a sound without language information. The information providing device according to any one of claims 1 to 14,
The presenting means presents the vehicle running conditions that the vehicle may possibly satisfy in the future and the functions defined in the selection rule to the user, whereby the vehicle is satisfied in the future. An information providing apparatus characterized by satisfying a vehicle driving condition that can be performed and enabling a function defined in the selection rule to be executed. The information providing device according to claim 15,
The presenting means indirectly suggests that the function defined in the selection rule can be executed by satisfying a vehicle driving condition that the vehicle may satisfy in the future. Information providing device. The information providing device according to claim 1,
The presenting means has an operating body that performs a predetermined operation, and by operating the operating body, the vehicle traveling condition that the vehicle may satisfy in the future and the function defined in the selection rule Is provided to the user. An information providing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 17,
It further has an input means for allowing the user to perform a predetermined input,
The presenting means presents to the user vehicle driving conditions that the vehicle may satisfy in the future and functions defined in the selection rule by lighting part or all of the input means. An information providing apparatus characterized by:   Holds a plurality of function execution rules that define vehicle travel conditions required to execute a predetermined function, and there is a function execution rule that defines the vehicle travel conditions that the vehicle satisfies from the current travel status of the vehicle And if the result of the determination is that there is no function execution rule that defines vehicle driving conditions that the vehicle satisfies, the vehicle will satisfy in the future based on the current driving situation. It is determined whether or not there is a function execution rule that defines a possible vehicle travel condition, and as a result of the determination, a function execution rule that defines a vehicle travel condition that the vehicle may satisfy in the future is If present, the vehicle travel conditions that the vehicle may satisfy in the future and the function that can be executed by satisfying the vehicle travel conditions are presented to the user. Providing method.

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