JP2013056577A - Control apparatus for vehicle - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To appropriately start an engine responding to a start instruction signal output from a remote control unit, with simple structure.SOLUTION: This control apparatus for a vehicle includes: a portable device 1 which can transmit an engine start request signal from the outside of the vehicle; a remote control unit 2 receiving the start request signal transmitted from the portable device 1 to output the engine start instruction signal; and a vehicle control unit 3 executing an engine start control responding to the start instruction signal. A dedicated transmission line 12 is provided to connect the remote control unit 2 with the vehicle control unit 3 to transmit a signal relevant to the engine start control. The vehicle control unit 3 executes a control collating identification information which is attached to an output signal of the remote control unit 2 and registration information which is stored in advance, and a control determining satisfaction of an engine start condition. The vehicle control unit executes the engine start control when it is determined that the identification information and the registration information match and the engine start condition is satisfied.

Description

  The present invention relates to a vehicle including a portable device capable of transmitting a request signal for requesting start of an engine, and a remote control unit for receiving a start request signal transmitted from the portable device and outputting an engine start command signal. The present invention relates to a control device.

  Conventionally, as shown in Patent Document 1 below, even in a vehicle equipped with an engine control unit that operates normally on condition that authentication information output from a genuine portable device is received, a retrofitted remote engine starter is used. In order to ensure that the engine can be started reliably, power supply means for supplying power to the genuine portable device from the battery compartment of the genuine portable device and control of ON / OFF of power supply to the genuine portable device by the power supply means The power supply by the power supply means is for a genuine portable device to output the authentication information.

JP 2011-27002 A

  In the engine starting device disclosed in Patent Document 1 described above, in a vehicle equipped with an engine control unit and other control units that can operate on the condition that authentication information output from a genuine portable device is received, a retrofitted remote type When starting the engine with the engine starter, power is supplied to the genuine portable device by the power supply means connected to the genuine portable device, so that the authentication information is output from the genuine portable device, so that the control unit operates reliably. In addition, there is an advantage that a process for separately obtaining authentication information is not required, and a remote engine starter can be easily developed.

  When executing the control to start the engine from the outside of the vehicle using the portable device of the remote engine starting device, according to the detection signal of the safety confirmation sensor that detects whether or not the position of the shift lever is in the parking position. The engine can be started safely by determining whether or not the engine can be started in the vehicle-mounted device of the remote engine starter mounted on the vehicle. Whether the engine start process has been successful or not is confirmed in the vehicle-mounted device according to the detection signal of the start detection sensor that detects whether or not the engine has been started, and the engine start request can be output again if necessary. Is desired. For this reason, when retrofitting the vehicle-mounted device of the remote engine starter to the vehicle, wiring work is performed to connect the vehicle-mounted device, the control unit mounted on the vehicle in advance, and the genuine portable power supply unit, respectively. In the operation of connecting the safety check sensor, the engine start detection sensor, and the vehicle-mounted device, it is necessary to connect 20 or more wires, and there is a problem that these wiring operations cannot be facilitated. .

  In addition, various operation command signals from the portable device of the remote engine starting device to each on-vehicle device and the operation command signals from the control unit equipped as standard to the vehicle to each on-vehicle device are input to each control device at that time. In such a case, the signals may interfere with each other and control failure may occur.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and provides a vehicle control apparatus that can start an engine properly in accordance with a start command signal output from a remote control unit with a simple configuration. The purpose is that.

  The invention according to claim 1 is a portable device capable of transmitting a request signal for requesting to start the engine from the outside of the vehicle, and receives the start request signal transmitted from the portable device and outputs an engine start command signal. A vehicle control device comprising: a remote control unit; and a vehicle control unit that executes engine start control in response to a start command signal output from the remote control unit, wherein the remote control unit, the vehicle control unit, Is connected to the remote control unit, and the vehicle control unit compares the identification information attached to the output signal of the remote control unit with the previously stored registration information. And control for determining whether or not the engine start condition is satisfied, the identification information matches the registration information, and the engine If the dynamic condition is judged to be satisfied, in which is configured to perform the starting control of the engine.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the vehicle control device according to the first aspect, the vehicle control unit starts the engine based on a start command signal output from an engine start operation unit disposed in the vehicle interior. When executing the control, the identification information attached to the start command signal of the engine is compared with registered information stored in advance, and if it is determined that the identification information matches the registration information, the engine It is comprised so that the control which starts may be performed.

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the vehicle control device according to the first or second aspect, a retrofit mounting portion to which the remote control unit is mounted is provided on the vehicle body, and the dedicated mounting portion is attached to the retrofit mounting portion. A transmission line is provided.

  According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the vehicle control device according to any one of the first to third aspects, a signal can be transmitted from the vehicle control unit to the remote control unit via the dedicated transmission line. It consists of a bidirectional serial communication line.

  According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the vehicle control device according to any one of the first to fourth aspects, an operation switch for operating the air conditioner of the vehicle is provided in the portable device, and the air conditioner When an operation switch for a device is operated, an operation command signal for the air conditioner is transmitted to the vehicle control unit via a transmission circuit that connects the remote control unit and the vehicle control unit, and the vehicle control unit Thus, the operation control of the air conditioner is executed.

  In the invention according to claim 1, the remote control unit and the vehicle control unit are connected to each other, and a dedicated transmission line for transmitting a signal related to engine start control is provided, and the vehicle control unit outputs an output signal of the remote control unit. The control for comparing the identification information attached to the information stored in advance with the registration information stored in advance and the control for determining whether or not the engine start condition is satisfied are performed. In addition, since it is configured to execute engine start control when it is determined that the engine start condition is satisfied, wiring connection work when attaching the remote control unit can be greatly simplified. Control signals output from the operation switches provided on the portable device and various operation switches provided as standard equipment on the vehicle. Even when the control signal output from the vehicle control unit is output at the same time, the control signal output from any of the operation switches can be clearly determined by the vehicle control unit. There is an advantage that it is possible to easily and effectively prevent the control failure caused by the occurrence.

  In the invention according to claim 2, when executing the engine start control by the start command signal output from the engine start operation unit including a starter switch or the like disposed in the vehicle interior, the engine start command signal Control for starting the engine when it is determined that the identification information and the registration information match, and the start output from the portable device Since both the engine start control based on the request signal is executed in the vehicle control unit, the vehicle control unit has a function of collating the identification information with the registration information, a function of executing the engine start control, and the like. The system can be integrated into a unit, and the system can be effectively simplified.

  In the invention according to claim 3, since the retrofit mounting portion to which the remote control unit is mounted is provided in the vehicle body, and the dedicated transmission line is provided in the retrofit mounting portion, the remote control unit is equipped. It is possible to quickly and accurately perform the work of retrofitting the remote control unit to the vehicle as necessary, while making the basic configuration common to the vehicle not equipped and the vehicle equipped with the remote control unit.

  In the invention according to claim 4, since the dedicated transmission line is constituted by a bidirectional serial communication line capable of transmitting a signal from the vehicle control unit to the remote control unit, the vehicle control unit passes through the remote control unit. By transmitting various message signals to the portable device, there is an advantage that the information on the vehicle body side can be transmitted to the owner of the portable device and appropriately grasped.

  In the invention which concerns on Claim 5, while providing the operation switch for operating the air conditioner of a vehicle body in the said portable machine, when the operation switch for this air conditioner is operated, the said remote control unit and the said vehicle control unit The operation command signal of the air conditioner is transmitted to the vehicle control unit through a transmission circuit that connects to the vehicle control unit, and the operation control of the air conditioner is executed by the vehicle control unit. The vehicle control unit collects and accepts the received signals and outputs an operation command signal to each on-vehicle device, so that there is an advantage that the air conditioning control in the passenger compartment can be properly executed before boarding with a simple configuration.

1 is a block diagram showing an embodiment of a vehicle control device according to the present invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control action of the control apparatus for vehicles according to the instruction | indication of a portable machine. It is a flowchart which shows the control action of the control apparatus for vehicles according to the instruction | indication of the operation part for engine starting.

  FIG. 1 shows an embodiment of a vehicle control apparatus according to the present invention. The vehicular control device receives a start request signal transmitted from the portable device 1 and receives a start request signal transmitted from the portable device 1 that can transmit a request signal for requesting to start and stop the engine from the outside of the vehicle. A remote control unit 2 that outputs a vehicle, a vehicle control unit 3 that executes engine start control in accordance with an output signal of the remote control unit 2, a drive control module 4 that executes engine control, an operation control of a rear diffogger, etc. And a vehicle body control module 5 that executes opening / closing control of each door provided on the vehicle body, and an engine start operation unit including a starter switch 6 that is operated by a driver having a portable transmitter and the like. Yes. The vehicle control unit 3 and the vehicle body control module 5 can be integrated.

  The portable device 1 includes an antenna 8 for transmitting and receiving radio signals, an engine start request signal, a stop request signal, an operation signal for an air conditioner provided in the vehicle, and the like via the antenna 8 to the remote control unit 2. An operation switch 9 for instructing output and a display unit 10 including a liquid crystal monitor or the like are provided. Then, when the owner of the portable device 1 operates the operation switch 9 outside the vehicle, a request signal for requesting to start the engine or the like and the identification information stored in the portable device 1 are transmitted via the antenna 8. Are transmitted to the remote control unit 2 of the vehicle.

  Further, when a return signal or the like corresponding to the engine start request signal is output from the remote control unit 2, the output signal is received by the antenna 8 of the portable device 1, and the content is received by the display unit 10. It is displayed. Specifically, as described later, when the engine is properly started in response to the engine start request signal, a message “engine start complete” is displayed on the display unit 10. On the other hand, when the engine start control has failed, a message indicating that an error has occurred along with the reason, for example, a message “The engine cannot be started because the door is open” is displayed on the display unit 10.

  The remote control unit 2 is attached as an optional part to a retrofit mounting part provided in an engine panel, an instrument panel or the like in the vehicle compartment, and from a bidirectional serial communication line 12 provided in advance in the retrofit mounting part. The vehicle control unit 3 is connected via a dedicated transmission line. The remote control unit 2 has an antenna 13 that transmits and receives radio signals to and from the portable device 1. When the start request signal transmitted from the portable device 1 is received at the antenna 13, It has a function of outputting the start command signal to the vehicle control unit 3 together with the identification information attached to the start request signal.

  When the remote control unit 2 is attached to the attachment portion for retrofitting, the battery and the remote control unit 2 are connected via a power supply wiring (not shown), and the remote control unit 2 is connected to a grounding wire (not shown). After the connection, the identification information corresponding to the portable device 1 is registered on the assumption that a predetermined condition is established. For example, the vehicle control unit 3 uses the unique identification information of the portable device 1 as registration information on the condition that the input device specified in advance is used or the specific encryption set in advance is input. It is comprised so that it can memorize | store.

  The vehicle control unit 3 is pre-installed in the vehicle as a standard, and collates the identification information attached to the engine start command signal output from the remote control unit 2 with the registration information stored in advance. Control to determine whether or not a predetermined engine start condition is satisfied from the state of the vehicle body control module 5, and the identification information and the registration information match, In addition, it is provided with a function of executing control for starting the engine when it is determined that the engine start condition is satisfied, control for operating the air conditioner according to the input operation of the portable device 1, and the like.

  The vehicle body control module 5 has a function of collectively controlling various lights, door lock mechanisms and the like provided in the vehicle, and is provided as a standard in the vehicle.

  FIG. 2 shows a control operation executed in the vehicle control unit 3 or the like of the vehicle control device. When the control operation is started, it is determined whether the operation command signal output from the remote control unit 2 is received by the vehicle control unit 3 in response to the engine operation request signal transmitted from the portable device 1. (Step S1) If YES, the identification information attached to the operation command signal and the registration information stored in advance in the vehicle control unit 3 are collated to determine whether or not both pieces of information match. Is determined (step S2). If it is determined NO in step S2 and it is confirmed that the two pieces of information do not match, the identification information and the registration information do not match without executing engine start control. A message signal (error message) is transmitted from the remote control unit 2 to the portable device 1 (step S3).

  When it is determined YES in step S2 and the vehicle control unit 3 confirms that the identification information matches the registration information, the engine is controlled according to the control signal output from the vehicle body control module 5. The vehicle control unit 3 determines whether or not the starting condition is satisfied (step S4). Specifically, in the vehicle body control module 5, at least one of the doors is opened according to an output signal of each door sensor that detects whether or not each door including the engine hood, the rear gate, or the side door is open. When it is confirmed that the vehicle is in the state, the vehicle control unit 3 starts the engine when it is confirmed that the shift position is not in the parking position in accordance with the output signal of the position sensor that detects the shift position of the shift lever. It is determined that the condition is not satisfied.

  When it is determined NO in step S4 and it is confirmed that engine start control is not established, a control signal for prohibiting engine start control is output from the vehicle control unit 3 to the drive control module 4. At the same time (step S5), after executing a control to transmit a message signal (error message) indicating that the engine start control has not been executed from the remote control unit 2 to the portable device 1 together with the reason (step S6). ), Return.

  On the other hand, if it is confirmed in the vehicle body control module 5 that all the doors are in the closed state and the shift position is in the parking position, it is determined YES in step S4, and the portable device 1 A control signal for permitting execution of control for starting the engine based on the instruction is output from the vehicle control unit 3 to the drive control module 4 (step S7), and the engine control based on the instruction of the portable device 1 is performed by the drive control module 4. Start control is executed. Thus, the state of the entire vehicle is grasped collectively by the vehicle control unit 3, and it is determined whether or not the engine start condition is satisfied, and the engine start control based on the determination result is It is executed in the vehicle control unit 3.

  Next, after executing the control for starting the engine based on the instruction of the portable device 1, the vehicle control unit 3 determines whether or not the engine has been started in accordance with the output signal of the drive control module 4 or the like. (Step S8), if it is determined as YES in Step S8, a message signal indicating that the engine has been started is transmitted from the remote control unit 2 to the portable device 1 (Step S9), and then a return is made. To do.

  On the other hand, if it is determined as NO in step S8, for example, if it is not confirmed that the engine has been started even after a predetermined time has elapsed, or if the engine stall has occurred immediately after the engine is started, When it is confirmed according to the output signal of the control module 4, the process proceeds to step S3 and a message signal (error message) indicating that the engine could not be started is transmitted from the remote control unit 2 to the portable device 1. The vehicle control unit 3 executes the control to be performed.

  Next, an engine start control operation that is executed when a driver who has boarded the vehicle operates an engine start operation unit including the starter switch 6 and the like will be described with reference to a flowchart shown in FIG. When the control operation starts, it is determined whether or not an engine start command signal has been output from the starter switch 6 to the vehicle control unit 3 (step S11). The attached identification information and the registration information stored in advance in the vehicle control unit 3 are collated to determine whether or not both pieces of information match (step S12). If it is determined NO in step S12, the routine returns without performing engine start control.

  If it is determined as YES in step S12 and it is determined that the identification information matches the registration information, the drive control module 4 is based on an instruction from the engine start operation unit including the starter switch 6 and the like. Thus, the control for starting the engine is executed (step S13). Thereafter, it is determined whether or not it is raining according to the output signal of the sensor that detects the weather outside the vehicle (step S14), and if it is determined to be YES, the control for automatically operating the wiper of the vehicle is executed. (Step S15). Next, it is determined whether or not it is nighttime according to the output signal of the sensor that detects the brightness outside the vehicle (step S16), and if it is determined YES, control for automatically turning on the vehicle light is performed. After execution (step S17), the process returns.

  In this way, the portable device 1 capable of transmitting a request signal for requesting to start the engine from the outside of the vehicle, and the remote control unit for receiving the start request signal transmitted from the portable device 1 and outputting the engine start command signal 2 and a vehicle control unit 3 that executes engine start control in response to a start command signal output from the remote control unit 2, the remote control unit 2, the vehicle control unit 3, And a dedicated transmission line (bidirectional serial communication line 12) for transmitting a signal relating to engine start control, and the vehicle control unit 3 by using the identification information attached to the output signal of the remote control unit 2 While performing the control which collates with the registration information memorize | stored beforehand, and the control which discriminate | determines whether the engine starting conditions are satisfied, Since the engine start control is executed when it is determined that the identification information matches the registration information and the engine start condition is satisfied, according to the operation of the portable device 1 outside the vehicle. There is an advantage that the engine can be started according to the start command signal output from the remote control unit 2 and the control such as operating the air conditioner before the driver gets on the vehicle can be appropriately executed with a simple configuration. .

  That is, in the above embodiment, when the remote control unit 2 receives the start request signal transmitted from the portable device 1 at the antenna 13, the vehicle start command signal and the identification information attached to the start request signal are used for the vehicle. When the vehicle control unit 3 collates the identification information attached to the engine operation command signal with the registration information stored in advance, and the identification information and the registration information match. When the determination is made, the vehicle body control module 5 and the remote control unit 2 are configured so as to determine whether or not the engine start condition is satisfied according to the control signal output from the vehicle body control module 5. The remote control unit 2 can be connected to the vehicle control unit 3 via the dedicated bidirectional serial communication line 12 without providing wiring for connection. It is possible to properly start the engine in response to a force has been the start command signal.

  Therefore, when the remote control unit 2 is attached to a retrofit attachment provided in an engine room or an instrument panel in the vehicle compartment, the bidirectional serial communication line 12 provided in advance in the retrofit attachment, Connection of the above-mentioned wiring compared to the conventional device, which requires connecting only 20 wires to the on-board unit installed later, only by connecting 3 wires consisting of the power supply wiring and the ground wiring. Can be greatly simplified. Moreover, even when the control signal output from the operation switch 9 provided in the portable device 1 and the control signal output from the operation switch for starting the engine provided as standard equipment on the vehicle are output at the same time, The vehicle control unit 3 can clearly discriminate whether the control signal is output from the operation switch, so that it is possible to easily and effectively prevent the occurrence of a control failure due to the interference between the two signals. There is an advantage.

  For example, as in the conventional apparatus, an engine start control according to an engine start request signal output from a portable device is executed by a remote control unit (an onboard device) attached to the vehicle, and the vehicle interior When engine start control is executed by a vehicle control unit pre-installed in the vehicle in accordance with an engine start instruction signal output from an engine start operation unit including a starter switch or the like disposed in If the operation switch provided on the portable device and the engine starting operation unit are operated simultaneously, the control signal output from the remote control unit and the control signal output from the vehicle-side control unit collide. There is a possibility that a control failure due to the occurrence of the failure occurs.

  On the other hand, as shown in the above-described embodiment, when engine start control is executed by a start command signal output from an engine start operation unit including a starter switch 6 and the like disposed in the vehicle interior, the engine A control for starting the engine when it is determined that the identification information and the registration information match with the identification information attached to the start command signal and the registration information stored in advance. When the vehicle control unit 3 is configured to execute both engine start control based on the start request signal output from 1, the operation switch 9 and the starter switch 6 of the portable device 1 are simultaneously Even if the operation is performed, the vehicle control unit 3 can accurately recognize that such a situation has occurred and cancel one of them. Accordingly, the engine start control based on the output signal of the portable device 1 and the engine start control based on the output signal of the starter switch 6 are both executed. It is possible to effectively prevent the occurrence of a situation where the vehicle is driven many times.

  For example, in the vehicular control device having the function of automatically turning on a car light when starting the engine at night and the function of automatically operating the wiper when starting the engine in rainy weather, the portable device 1 When executing engine start control based on the output signal, it is desirable to cancel both functions. As a result, when the engine is started before the driver gets on, unnecessary control such as automatically turning on the light or automatically operating the wiper is executed. Therefore, only the engine start control is executed by the drive control module 4.

  Further, when executing the control for starting the engine based on the instruction of the driver boarded in the vehicle, that is, the control for starting the engine by the occupant in the vehicle interior operating the engine start operation unit including the starter switch 6 and the like. Even when the door lock switch or unlock switch provided in the portable transmitter or the like is operated, the function of disabling the operation of the switch and prohibiting the drive of the lock mechanism provided in the door is performed. In the vehicle control device having the above, the prohibition function is canceled, and even when the engine is started, the door lock mechanism is driven to execute the control to shift to the locked state or the unlocked state. It may be configured.

  In addition, when a command signal for car find control for operating the hazard lamp button provided on the portable device 1 to blink the hazard lamp provided on the vehicle for a predetermined time is output, The control unit 2 may transmit to the vehicle control unit 3 and the vehicle control unit 3 may execute the above-described car find control. In the vehicle control device configured as described above, when the hazard lamp button of the portable device 1 and the operation of the hazard lamp button provided in the vehicle are performed simultaneously, such simultaneous operation is performed. It is properly determined based on the instruction signal input to the vehicle control unit 3 from the remote control unit 2 and the instruction signal input to the vehicle control unit 3 from the hazard lamp operation button provided on the vehicle body side. Can be determined.

  Therefore, the hazard lamp blink control by the remote control unit 2 as in the case where the remote control unit 2 executes the blink control of the hazard lamp according to the instruction signal output from the portable device 1; The hazard lamp is maintained in the lit state because the blinking control of the hazard lamp executed by the vehicle control unit 3 is executed at the same time in response to the instruction signal output from the hazard lamp operation button in the vehicle interior. It is possible to prevent a situation in which the hazard lamp cannot be blinked at an appropriate timing.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, while attaching the attachment part for retrofit to which the remote control unit 2 is attached to an engine room, the instrument panel of a vehicle body, etc., the said remote control unit 2 and the vehicle control unit 3 are attached to this attachment part for retrofit. Since a dedicated transmission line consisting of a bi-directional serial communication line 12 is provided, a vehicle that is not equipped with the remote control unit 2 and a vehicle that is equipped with the remote control unit 2 share the same basic configuration. There is an advantage that the work of retrofitting the remote control unit 2 to the vehicle as needed can be performed quickly and accurately.

  Further, the remote control unit 2 and the vehicle control unit 3 are connected to each other by a dedicated transmission line composed of the bidirectional serial communication line 12 configured to transmit signals from the vehicle control unit 3 to the remote control unit 2 as described above. When connected, the vehicle control unit 3 transmits various message signals to the portable device 1 via the remote control unit 2, thereby transmitting vehicle body side information to the owner of the portable device 1 and appropriately It can be grasped.

  For example, when the engine is properly started according to the engine start request signal transmitted from the portable device 1, a message signal “engine start complete” is sent from the vehicle control unit 3 via the remote control unit 2. When the engine start control fails, a message signal such as “The engine cannot be started because the door is open” is transmitted to the portable device 1 and displayed on the display unit 10. Is transmitted to the portable device 1 via the remote control unit 2 and displayed on the display unit 10 so that the owner of the portable device 1 properly grasps whether or not the engine is to be properly started. be able to.

  The message signal is not limited to the engine start control, but vehicle information including vehicle interior temperature or the like, or various information including communication device failure information, battery voltage shortage information, etc. It is also possible to transmit the data from the unit 3 to the portable device 1 via the remote control unit 2 and display on the display unit 10 of the portable device 1.

  In addition, as shown in the above embodiment, an operation switch for operating the air conditioner of the vehicle body is provided in the portable device 1, and when the operation switch for the air conditioner is operated, the remote control unit 2 and An operation command signal for the air conditioner is transmitted to the vehicle control unit 3 via a transmission circuit including the bidirectional serial communication line 12 connected to the vehicle control unit 3, and the air conditioner is transmitted by the vehicle control unit 3. When the operation control is performed, the signals transmitted from the remote control unit 2 can be collectively received by the vehicle control unit 3, and the operation command signal can be output to each in-vehicle device. Thus, there is an advantage that the air conditioning control in the passenger compartment can be appropriately executed before boarding with a simple configuration.

  In a so-called hybrid vehicle equipped with a large-capacity battery, when both the rear defogger operation switch and the engine start operation switch 9 provided in the portable device 1 are operated, or in the portable device 1 When both the provided air conditioner operation switch and engine start operation switch 9 are operated, the vehicle control unit 3 prohibits engine start control and activates only the rear defogger or the air conditioner. You may comprise as follows. In this case, since only the rear defogger or the air conditioner can be operated separately from the engine start control, it is possible to prevent the vehicle fuel from being wasted and before the driver gets on the vehicle. In addition, there is an advantage that fogging of the rear window can be removed or the temperature in the passenger compartment can be adjusted to an appropriate value.

  Further, in the hybrid vehicle, since the engine start control and the operation of the rear diffogger or the air conditioner can be performed separately, the rear defogger or the air conditioner can be installed without the condition that the identification information matches the registration information. Can be operated. Therefore, it is possible to control the operation of the rear defogger or the air conditioner in synchronization with the operation of locking / unlocking the door in the keyless entry using the above portable transceiver, etc. There is also an advantage that the fog of the rear window can be removed or the temperature in the passenger compartment can be adjusted to an appropriate value.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Portable machine 2 Remote control unit 3 Vehicle control unit 6 Starter switch (operation part for engine starting)
9 Operation switch 10 Display unit 12 Bidirectional serial communication line

Claims (5)

  A portable device capable of transmitting a request signal for starting the engine from outside the vehicle; a remote control unit for receiving a start request signal transmitted from the portable device and outputting an engine start command signal; and the remote control A vehicle control device comprising a vehicle control unit that executes engine start control in response to a start command signal output from the unit, wherein the remote control unit and the vehicle control unit are connected to start control of the engine The vehicle control unit has a control for comparing the identification information attached to the output signal of the remote control unit with the pre-stored registration information, and an engine start condition is established. Control for discriminating whether or not the engine is running, the identification information matches the registration information, and the engine start condition is satisfied. If it is determined, a vehicle control apparatus characterized by being configured to perform the starting control of the engine.   When the vehicle control unit executes engine start control based on a start command signal output from an engine start operation unit disposed in the vehicle interior, the vehicle control unit preliminarily includes identification information attached to the engine start command signal and The stored registration information is collated, and when it is determined that the identification information matches the registration information, control for starting the engine is executed. The vehicle control device described.   3. The vehicle control according to claim 1, wherein a retrofit mounting portion to which the remote control unit is mounted is provided in a vehicle body, and the dedicated transmission line is disposed in the retrofit mounting portion. 4. apparatus.   4. The dedicated transmission line is a bidirectional serial communication line configured to be able to transmit a signal from a vehicle control unit to the remote control unit. Vehicle control device.   An operation switch for operating the air conditioner of the vehicle is provided in the portable device, and a transmission circuit for connecting the remote control unit and the vehicle control unit when the operation switch for the air conditioner is operated. The operation command signal of the air conditioner is transmitted to the vehicle control unit via the vehicle control unit, and the operation control of the air conditioner is executed by the vehicle control unit. The vehicle control device according to claim 1.

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