JP2016016707A - Vehicle operation permission determination device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a vehicle operation permission determination device capable of making vehicle operation unintended by a vehicle owner hard to be executed.SOLUTION: An input detection part 28 such as a switch and a sensor is provided in a bezel 21 of an engine switch 18, and its operation is authenticated by detecting the bezel switch operation executed by a user to the bezel 21 by the input detection part 28. When radio ID collation (smart collation) by an electronic key system 3 is established and the bezel switch operation coincides with an operation pattern registered in a vehicle 1, for example, vehicle operation such as engine starting operation is permitted.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

  The present invention relates to a vehicle operation permission determination device that determines whether or not to permit operation of a vehicle.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, many vehicles are equipped with an electronic key system that permits or executes vehicle operation by performing ID collation with an electronic key wirelessly (see Patent Document 1, etc.). As an electronic key system, for example, a key operation-free system that performs ID collation by narrow-band radio triggered by communication from a vehicle is well known.

JP 2005-262915 A

  However, in the electronic key system, if the vehicle operation is permitted only by the ID verification, there is a problem in terms of security against a mischief operation by a child or an unauthorized operation by a third party, for example.

  The objective of this invention is providing the vehicle operation permission determination apparatus which can make it difficult to perform vehicle operation which the vehicle owner does not intend.

  A vehicle operation permission determination device that solves the above-described problem is an engine switch in a configuration that determines whether or not to permit operation of the vehicle in a state where wireless ID verification between the vehicle and the electronic key is established. An input detection unit that detects a user input to a component, an input authentication unit that authenticates an input performed on the one component, and a permission setting that sets whether or not the vehicle can be operated based on an authentication result of the input authentication unit And equipped with.

  According to this configuration, not only the vehicle, the electronic key, and the ID verification, but also the operation of the vehicle is permitted when the user input to one part of the engine switch is valid. Therefore, it is not necessary to execute a vehicle operation that is not intended by the vehicle owner.

  In the vehicle operation permission determination device, it is preferable that the one component is an annular bezel provided so as to surround a knob of the engine switch from the periphery. According to this configuration, it is possible to operate the knob of the adjacent engine switch immediately after inputting authentication with the bezel, which is advantageous in ensuring ease of operation.

  In the vehicle operation permission determination device, a plurality of the input detection units are provided in the one component, and the input authentication unit authenticates the operation by confirming operation patterns of the plurality of input detection units. It is preferable. According to this configuration, it is possible to detect a user input performed on one part of the engine switch with as few parts as possible.

  The vehicle operation permission determination device preferably includes an operation pattern registration unit that registers an input as a solution to the authentication in the vehicle. According to this configuration, it is possible to freely register an input to be executed for one component of the engine switch.

  In the vehicle operation permission determination device, the vehicle operation is preferably a vehicle power supply switching operation. According to this configuration, for example, in a situation where there is an electronic key in the vehicle, even if a child or the like operates the engine switch, the vehicle power supply is not switched by itself. Therefore, it is possible to make it difficult for a situation in which the vehicle power source is switched due to mischief operation or the like.

  In the vehicle operation permission determination device, the operation of the vehicle is a seat position switching operation, and the vehicle includes an operation pattern registration unit that registers an input as a solution to the authentication in the vehicle, and the operation pattern registration unit Enters a seat position set condition on condition that short-distance wireless ID verification is established between the vehicle and the electronic key, and under that condition, an input is performed on one component of the engine switch. It is preferable that the input and the seat position are linked and registered in the vehicle. According to this configuration, when driving the vehicle, an input is made to a part of the engine switch to switch the seat position to its registered position, and then the engine is operated by operating the knob of the engine switch immediately adjacent thereto. Is possible. Therefore, since the flow lines of each operation are close, these operations can be easily performed.

  In the vehicle operation permission determination device, it is preferable that the operation of the vehicle is a bullet key setting that restricts vehicle operation by a vehicle key. According to this configuration, it is possible to set the bullet key by a simple operation of inputting to one part of the engine switch, so that convenience when setting the bullet key to the vehicle at the time of renting the vehicle is improved.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, it can be made difficult to perform vehicle operation which a vehicle owner does not intend.

The block diagram of the vehicle operation permission determination apparatus of 1st Embodiment. The flowchart which a vehicle operation permission determination apparatus performs. The schematic diagram which shows the specific example of bezel switch operation. The block diagram of the vehicle operation permission determination apparatus of 2nd Embodiment. The flowchart which a vehicle operation permission determination apparatus performs. The block diagram of the vehicle operation permission determination apparatus of 3rd Embodiment. The flowchart which a vehicle operation permission determination apparatus performs.

(First embodiment)
A vehicle operation permission determination device according to a first embodiment will be described below with reference to FIGS.
As shown in FIG. 1, a vehicle 1 is equipped with an electronic key system 3 that performs ID verification wirelessly with an electronic key 2. The electronic key system 3 includes a key operation free system 4 that executes ID collation by narrow-band radio or the like in response to communication from the vehicle 1, and an immobilizer system 6 that executes ID collation with the vehicle 1 through the transponder 5 of the electronic key 2. Is provided. Hereinafter, the ID verification of the key operation free system 4 is referred to as “smart verification”, and the communication is referred to as “smart communication”. The ID verification of the immobilizer system 6 is referred to as “immobilizer verification”, and the communication is referred to as “immobilizer communication”.

  For immobilizer communication, for example, short-range wireless communication is used. Near field communication includes RFID (Radio Frequency IDentification) and NFC (Near Field Communication). The immobilizer system 6 is provided in the vehicle 1 as a preparation for the case where the electronic key 2 cannot execute the smart collation due to some influence (battery or noise of the electronic key 2).

  The vehicle 1 includes a verification ECU (Electronic Control Unit) 7 that confirms the validity of the electronic key 2 in ID verification, a body ECU 8 that manages the power supply of the on-vehicle electrical components, and an engine ECU 9 that controls the engine 10. These ECUs are connected through a communication line 11 in the vehicle. The communication line 11 is a CAN (Controller Area Network) or a LIN (Local Interconnect Network). In the memory 12 of the verification ECU 7, an electronic key ID used for smart verification and a transponder ID used for immobilizer verification are written and stored as the ID of the electronic key 2 registered in the vehicle 1.

  The vehicle 1 includes an in-vehicle transmitter 13 that transmits a narrow-area radio wave to the outside of the vehicle, an in-vehicle transmitter 14 that transmits the narrow-area radio wave to the interior of the vehicle, a vehicle receiver 15 that receives the narrow-area radio wave, And a communication antenna 16 for transmitting and receiving short-distance radio waves. The vehicle-mounted transmitter 13 and the vehicle-mounted transmitter 14 can transmit radio waves in the LF (Low Frequency) band. The vehicle receiver 15 can receive radio waves in the UHF (Ultra High Frequency) band. The external transmitter 13, the in-vehicle transmitter 14, the vehicle receiver 15, and the communication antenna 16 are connected to the verification ECU 7 and their operations are managed. The body ECU 8 controls the operation of the door lock mechanism 17 that is a mechanical part that switches between locking and unlocking of the vehicle door.

  The vehicle 1 includes an engine switch 18 that is operated when the vehicle power source is switched. The engine switch 18 is a push-type momentary switch, for example. The engine switch 18 includes a switch body 19 that forms a body portion of the engine switch 18 and a knob 20 that serves as an operation portion of the engine switch 18. The switch body 19 is formed in a substantially cylindrical shape, and a knob 20 is accommodated therein so as to be capable of linear reciprocation. An annular bezel 21 is attached and fixed to the front surface of the switch body 19 so as to surround the knob 20. The communication antenna 16 is attached to a bobbin (not shown) housed inside the switch body 19. The verification ECU 7 switches the power state of the vehicle 1 based on the operation signal input from the engine switch 18. The power state includes IG off, ACC on, IG on, and engine start.

  The electronic key 2 includes a key control unit 22 that controls the operation of the electronic key 2, a receiving antenna 23 that receives a narrow-band radio wave, a transmission antenna 24 that transmits a narrow-band radio wave, and a short-range radio wave. And a communication antenna 25 for transmitting and receiving. An electronic key ID used for smart verification is written and stored in a memory (not shown) of the key control unit 22. In the transponder 5, a transponder ID used for immobilizer verification is written and stored. The receiving antenna 23 can receive LF radio waves. The transmission antenna 24 can transmit UHF radio waves.

  When the electronic transmitter 2 enters this communication area when the external transmitter 13 forms an LF radio wave communication area outside the vehicle, smart verification outside the vehicle is executed. The smart verification outside the vehicle includes vehicle code verification for authenticating a unique vehicle code of the vehicle 1, challenge response authentication using an encryption key, and electronic key ID verification for authenticating an electronic key ID. When the verification ECU 7 confirms that all of these verifications are established, the verification ECU 7 determines that the smart comparison outside the vehicle is established. When the electronic key 2 enters the communication area of the in-vehicle transmitter 14, the in-vehicle smart verification similar to the external smart verification is executed, and it is confirmed that the in-vehicle smart verification is established with the electronic key 2 in the vehicle.

  When the engine is started, if the electronic key 2 is out of battery or the wire communication circuit is defective, the smart verification cannot be performed. Therefore, the immobilizer verification for holding the electronic key 2 over the communication antenna 16 of the vehicle 1 is performed. . In this case, the transponder ID of the electronic key 2 is transmitted to the vehicle 1 by, for example, load modulation communication. The verification ECU 7 compares the transponder ID of the electronic key 2 with the transponder ID registered in itself, and if they match, the engine power switch (engine start operation) by the engine switch 18 is permitted.

  The vehicle 1 includes a vehicle operation permission determination device 26 that determines whether or not the operation of the vehicle 1 is permitted in a state where ID verification (an example is smart verification) between the vehicle 1 and the electronic key 2 is established. The vehicle operation permission determination device 26 of this example confirms the validity of the operation (bezel switch operation) performed by the user on one component 27 (for example, the bezel 21) of the engine switch 18, the smart collation is established, and the bezel When the switch operation is valid, the operation of the vehicle 1 is permitted. The vehicle operation in this example is a vehicle power supply transition operation, specifically, an engine start operation. The bezel switch operation is preferably an operation mode in which the bezel 21 of the engine switch 18 is operated a predetermined number of times in a predetermined direction.

  The vehicle operation permission determination device 26 includes an input detection unit 28 that detects an input (input operation) performed by a user on one component 27 of the engine switch 18. The input detection unit 28 may be, for example, an electrical or mechanical switch (sensor), and a plurality (for example, three or more) of the bezel 21 are provided. In the case of an electrical switch, the input detection unit 28 may be an electrostatic sensor, for example. The plurality of input detection units 28 are arranged along the bezel 21 at equal intervals in the circumferential direction. The input detection unit 28 detects a user input performed on the bezel 21, that is, a bezel switch operation.

  The vehicle operation permission determination device 26 includes an operation pattern registration unit 29 that allows a user to register a bezel switch operation authentication solution (correct answer). The operation pattern registration unit 29 is provided in the verification ECU 7. When the operation pattern registration unit 29 confirms that the immobilizer collation is further established under the state where the smart collation is established, the operation mode of the vehicle operation permission determination device 26 is changed from the “normal mode” to the correct bezel. Switch to the “registration mode” in which the switch operation is registered in the verification ECU 7. In the memory 12 of the verification ECU 7, operation pattern data of the bezel switch operation acquired in the registration mode is written and stored.

  The vehicle operation permission determination device 26 includes an input authentication unit 30 that authenticates an input made by the user to one component 27 (for example, the bezel 21) of the engine switch 18. The input authentication unit 30 is provided in the verification ECU 7. The input authentication unit 30 compares the input data of the bezel switch operation performed on the bezel 21 by the user with the operation pattern data registered in the memory 12, thereby performing the bezel switch operation performed on the bezel 21 by the user. Certify.

  The vehicle operation permission determination device 26 includes an availability setting unit 31 that sets whether or not the vehicle 1 can be operated based on the authentication result of the input authentication unit 30. The availability setting unit 31 is provided in the verification ECU 7. When the bezel switch operation matches the operation pattern data in the memory 12, the availability setting unit 31 permits the operation of the vehicle 1, specifically, the engine start operation by the engine switch 18.

Next, operation | movement of the vehicle operation permission determination apparatus 26 is demonstrated using FIG.2 and FIG.3.
In step 101 shown in FIG. 2, the verification ECU 7 (vehicle operation availability determination device 26) determines whether smart verification (an example is in-vehicle smart verification) is established. If the smart collation is not established, the process proceeds to step 102, and if the smart collation is established, the process proceeds to step 103.

  In step 102, the verification ECU 7 (vehicle operation availability determination device 26) inputs an emergency key operation by immobilizer verification performed by the user. That is, the smart key cannot be executed because the electronic key 2 is out of the battery or the electric wire communication is bad, so that the immobilizer verification is performed by holding the electronic key 2 over the communication antenna 16 of the vehicle 1. ID collation between is established. Therefore, the engine start operation by the engine switch 18 can be executed by the establishment of the immobilizer verification.

  In step 103, the verification ECU 7 (vehicle operation availability determination device 26) determines whether or not an immobilizer verification operation has been performed when smart verification is established. At this time, if there is the same operation, the routine proceeds to step 104, and if there is no such operation, the routine proceeds to step 111.

  In step 104, the operation pattern registration unit 29 enters a registration mode in which the operation pattern of the bezel switch operation is registered in the vehicle 1, and notifies the user to that effect. As this notification, there are visual notification of displaying characters and symbols on the instrument panel, and audio notification by a speaker, a buzzer or the like in the vehicle.

  FIG. 3 shows a specific example of the operation pattern of the bezel switch operation. As an operation pattern of the bezel switch operation, for example, there is an operation mode in which the bezel 21 is dragged in a predetermined direction a predetermined number of times. As a specific example, the bezel 21 is operated three turns clockwise, and then the bezel 21 is operated one turn counterclockwise. As described above, when the operation pattern of the bezel switch operation is registered, the operation pattern to be registered is actually input to the bezel 21 after the vehicle 1 is put into the registration mode.

  Returning to FIG. 2, in step 105, the operation pattern registration unit 29 temporarily stores, in the memory 12, operation pattern data of the bezel switch operation input by the user in the registration mode.

  In step 106, the operation pattern registration unit 29 determines whether or not the vehicle power supply has shifted to IG on. If the vehicle power supply has shifted to IG on, the routine proceeds to step 107. If the vehicle power supply has not shifted to IG on, the routine waits at step 106.

  In step 107, the operation pattern registration unit 29 causes the user to re-execute the bezel switch operation temporarily stored in the memory 12. That is, the same bezel switch operation is again input again by notifying that the bezel switch operation input in step 105 is to be re-executed.

  In step 108, the operation pattern registration unit 29 confirms whether or not the re-input bezel switch operation matches the initially input bezel switch operation. At this time, if the operations match, the process proceeds to step 109, and if the operations do not match, the process proceeds to step 110.

  In step 109, the operation pattern registration unit 29 fully registers the operation pattern data of the bezel switch operation temporarily stored in the memory 12. Thereby, the normal operation data of the bezel switch operation is written and stored in the memory 12 of the verification ECU 7.

  In step 110, the operation pattern registration unit 29 notifies the user that registration of the bezel switch operation has failed. As this notification, there are visual notification of displaying characters and symbols on the instrument panel, and audio notification by a speaker, a buzzer or the like in the vehicle. When this notification is completed, the registration mode is forcibly terminated.

  In step 111, the input authentication unit 30 determines whether or not a bezel switch operation has been input. If the bezel switch operation is input, the process proceeds to step 112. If the bezel switch operation is not input, the process returns to step 103.

  In step 112, the input authentication unit 30 determines whether or not the bezel switch operation performed by the user is valid. Specifically, the validity of the bezel switch operation is identified by comparing the input data of the bezel switch operation that has just been input with the operation pattern data registered in the memory 12 of the verification ECU 7. At this time, if the bezel switch operation is valid, the process proceeds to step 113; otherwise, the process proceeds to step 116.

  In step 113, the availability setting unit 31 permits the operation of the vehicle 1, that is, permits establishment of the smart collation here, because it can be confirmed that the bezel switch operation is valid.

  In step 114, the verification ECU 7 determines whether or not the engine switch 18 has been pressed. At this time, if there is a pressing operation of the engine switch 18, the process proceeds to step 115, and if there is no pressing operation of the engine switch 18, the process waits in step 114.

In step 115, the verification ECU 7 starts the engine 10 by outputting an engine start command to the engine ECU 9. As a result, the vehicle 1 can travel.
In step 116, the input authentication unit 30 notifies the user that the bezel switch operation is an incorrect operation. As this notification, there are visual notification of displaying characters and symbols on the instrument panel, and audio notification by a speaker, a buzzer or the like in the vehicle.

  In step 117, the availability setting unit 31 disallows the operation of the vehicle 1, that is, disables the engine start here. As a result, if authentication of both smart verification and bezel switch operation is not established, engine start is not permitted, and security against unauthorized engine start is ensured.

According to the configuration of the present embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.
(1) An input detection unit 28 such as a switch or a sensor is provided on the bezel 21 of the engine switch 18, and a bezel switch operation performed by the user on the bezel 21 is detected by the input detection unit 28 to authenticate the operation. Then, not only wireless ID verification (smart verification) by the electronic key system 3 but also operation of the vehicle 1 is permitted when the bezel switch operation is valid. Therefore, it is not necessary to execute a vehicle operation that is not intended by the vehicle owner.

  (2) Another authentication imposed on the user other than the smart verification is a bezel switch operation for operating the bezel 21 of the engine switch 18 as specified. Accordingly, since the knob 20 of the adjacent engine switch 18 can be operated immediately after performing the authentication operation with the bezel 21, a series of operations can be executed smoothly without feeling troublesome.

  (3) A plurality of input detection units 28 are provided in the bezel 21 and the operation pattern executed by the plurality of input detection units 28 is confirmed to authenticate the bezel switch operation. Therefore, the bezel switch operation imposed on the user can be detected with as few parts as possible.

  (4) Since the operation pattern registration unit 29 is provided in the vehicle operation permission determination device 26, the correct bezel switch operation can be freely registered in the vehicle 1. Further, if the bezel switch operation is periodically updated using this registration function, it is advantageous for ensuring the security.

  (5) Even if a child or the like operates the engine switch 18 in a situation where the electronic key 2 is in the vehicle, the vehicle power supply is not switched by that alone, that is, the engine 10 is not started. Therefore, it is possible to make it difficult for a situation in which the vehicle power source is switched due to mischief operation or the like.

  (6) Correct bezel switch operation is carried out even if the electronic key 2 located far from the vehicle 1 can be communicated with the vehicle 1 by a repeater or the like to illegally establish ID verification. Otherwise, vehicle operation is not permitted. Therefore, security against unauthorized vehicle operation by a third party is further improved.

(Second Embodiment)
Next, a second embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. In addition, 2nd Embodiment is an Example which changed the control object of operation availability determination. Therefore, the same parts as those in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, detailed description thereof is omitted, and only different parts are described in detail.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the control target of the vehicle operation permission determination device 26 of this example is a seat 36 of the vehicle 1. The seat 36 may be not only the driver's seat but also another seat in the vehicle. A plurality of sheet position data is registered in the memory 12 of the verification ECU 7 in advance. The seat position includes, for example, the front / rear / left / right positions of the seat 36 and the height position of the steering wheel. In the case of the figure, three pieces of data α, β, and γ are written and stored for each user as sheet position data. The availability setting unit 31 sets whether or not to permit switching of the seat position to a position corresponding to the bezel switch operation.

Next, operation | movement of the vehicle operation permission determination apparatus 26 is demonstrated using FIG.
In step 201, the verification ECU 7 determines whether or not a door opening operation has been performed based on a detection signal from a door courtesy switch or the like. If there is an opening operation of the vehicle door, the process proceeds to step 201, and if there is no opening operation of the vehicle door, the process waits at step 201.

  In step 202, the verification ECU 7 determines whether or not the in-vehicle smart verification is established. If the in-vehicle smart verification is not established, the process proceeds to step 203, and if the in-vehicle smart verification is established, the process proceeds to step 204.

Since Steps 203 and 204 in this example are the same as Steps 102 and 103 in the first embodiment, description thereof will be omitted.
In step 205, the operation pattern registration unit 29 enters a registration mode in which the operation pattern of the bezel switch operation is registered in the vehicle 1, and notifies the user to that effect. In this example, when the registration mode is entered, the sheet position is set.

Since Steps 206 to 210 of this example are the same as Steps 105 to 108 and 110 of the first embodiment, description thereof will be omitted.
In step 211, the operation pattern registration unit 29 associates the bezel switch operation input at this time with the current seat position and writes and stores it in the memory 12 of the verification ECU 7 under the registration mode. As a result, the sheet position of the user who registered the sheet position is registered in the memory 12. A plurality of (for example, three) sheet positions can be registered in the memory 12 in order to cope with a plurality of users.

Since Steps 212 and 213 in this example are the same as Steps 111 and 112 in the first embodiment, a description thereof will be omitted.
In step 214, the availability setting unit 31 permits the seat position changing operation when the user starts driving the vehicle 1. That is, the availability setting unit 31 compares the input data of the bezel switch operation with the operation pattern data α, β, γ stored in the memory 12 to identify the user who has performed the bezel switch operation, and Allow changes to the seat position. As a result, the vehicle 1 (body ECU 8 or the like) changes the current seat position to a position registered by the user who has just performed the bezel switch operation.

  In step 215, when the bezel switch operation is not valid, the availability setting unit 31 notifies the user that the input operation is an incorrect operation or is not registered. As this notification, there are visual notification of displaying characters and symbols on the instrument panel, and audio notification by a speaker, a buzzer or the like in the vehicle. This notification leads the user to the re-operation of the bezel switch operation.

According to this embodiment, in addition to (1) to (4) described in the first embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.
(7) The control target of the vehicle operation permission determination device 26 is the seat position of the vehicle 1. Therefore, after operating the bezel 21 of the engine switch 18 to change the seat position of the vehicle 1 to its own registered position, the engine 10 is started by operating the knob 20 immediately adjacent to the bezel 21. Therefore, since the flow line of each operation becomes very close, a series of operations from getting on and starting the engine 10 can be executed smoothly.

(8) Since immobilizer verification is used as a substitute for the set button of the sheet memory, the sheet memory is not set by mistake.
(Third embodiment)
Next, a third embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. In this example, only the parts different from the first and second embodiments will be described in detail.

  As shown in FIG. 6, a glove box 41 that can store articles is provided in the vehicle. The glove box 41 is provided with a lock portion 42 that can lock the glove box 41. The lock part 42 may be an electronic lock that engages / releases the lock part to the other side with the actuator as a drive source. Inside the glove box 41 is provided a trunk lock switch 43 for switching opening / closing permission of a trunk (not shown). When the trunk clock switch 43 is off, trunk opening / closing is permitted, and when the trunk clock switch 43 is on, trunk opening / closing is prohibited.

  The control target of the vehicle operation permission determination device 26 of this example is an in-vehicle device whose use is restricted by the bullet key setting of the vehicle 1. The bullet key setting means a state where use of the vehicle 1 is restricted, specifically, a state where the opening operation of the glove box 41 is disabled. If a proper bezel switch operation is performed when the bullet key is set, the locking and unlocking of the lock portion 42 is permitted, and the opening and closing operation of the glove box 41 is enabled.

  The vehicle operation permission determination device 26 includes a bullet key setting switching unit 44 that switches execution or cancellation of bullet key setting. The bullet key setting switching unit 44 is provided in the verification ECU 7. When the bullet key setting switching unit 44 confirms that the immobilizer collation is further established in the state where the smart collation is established, the bullet key setting switching unit 44 switches the setting / cancellation of the bullet key. The permission setting unit 31 permits the operation of the lock unit 42 on the condition that the bezel switch operation is properly executed when the bullet key setting is set to execution.

  Next, operation | movement of the vehicle operation permission determination apparatus 26 is demonstrated using FIG. Steps 301 to 303 in this example are the same as steps 101 to 103 in the first embodiment, and will be described in detail from step 304 onward.

  In step 304, the bullet key setting switching unit 44 executes bullet key setting by confirming that both smart collation and immobilizer collation are established. In this example, if the bullet key setting is already set, the bullet key setting is canceled, and if the bullet key setting is not set, the bullet key setting is executed. When the bullet key is set, the lock portion 42 of the glove box 41 is switched to lock, and the lock portion 42 cannot be released unless a proper bezel switch operation is executed.

  In step 305, the bullet key setting switching unit 44 notifies the user that the bullet key setting has been set / released. As this notification, there are visual notification of displaying characters and symbols on the instrument panel, and audio notification by a speaker, a buzzer or the like in the vehicle.

  In step 306, the bullet key setting switching unit 44 determines whether or not the engine 10 has been started in a situation where the immobilizer collation operation has not been performed. At this time, if the engine 10 has been started, the process proceeds to step 307, and if the engine 10 has not been started, the process returns to step 303.

  In step 307, the bullet key setting switching unit 44 does not execute the bullet key setting of the vehicle 1. That is, nothing is executed for the bullet key setting, and the state is maintained as it is. Specifically, if the bullet key setting is being executed, the execution state is maintained, and if the bullet key setting is being released, the release state is maintained.

  In order to open the glove box 41 when the bullet key setting is performed, a proper bezel switch operation is executed in a state where smart verification (in-vehicle smart verification) is established. When confirming that a valid bezel switch operation has been performed while the smart verification is established, the availability setting unit 31 unlocks the lock unit 42 under the bullet key setting. As a result, the glove box 41 can be opened under the bullet key setting. When the opened glove box 41 is closed, the lock portion 42 is locked again, and a proper bezel switch operation is again imposed for the opening operation.

According to this embodiment, in addition to (1) to (4) described in the first embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.
(9) Since the bullet key can be set by a simple operation of operating the bezel 21 of the engine switch 18, the convenience when setting the bullet key to the vehicle 1 is improved when the vehicle is rented.

Note that the embodiment is not limited to the configuration described so far, and may be modified as follows.
In the first embodiment, the bezel switch operation is imposed only on the transition to the side where the vehicle power source is turned on such as engine start, and the bezel switch operation is a requirement for the transition to the off side of the vehicle power source such as IG off. It does not have to be.

In the second embodiment, the ID authentication imposed when the seat position is put into a set is not limited to immobilizer verification, but can be changed to verification of other authentication formats.
-In each embodiment, ID collation which imposes establishment when permitting vehicle operation is not limited to smart collation, It can change into collation by another authentication system. As an example, it can be changed to ID verification using a communication standard such as NFC (Near field communication) or Bluetooth (Bluetooth: registered trademark).

In each embodiment, the operation pattern registered in the vehicle 1 (memory 12) may be fixed data input in advance when the vehicle is manufactured or shipped.
-In each embodiment, one part used as the operation location in the engine switch 18 is not restricted to the bezel 21, and if it is related to the engine switch 18, it can be changed into another part.

In each embodiment, the operation location of the engine switch 18 is not limited to the bezel 21 and may be any component related to the engine switch 18.
-In each embodiment, the input detection part 28 may be the touch sensor provided in the bezel 21, for example.

In each embodiment, the operation pattern of the bezel switch operation may be, for example, a touch operation (point operation) in order at a predetermined location.
In each embodiment, the vehicle operation for which use permission is determined is not limited to vehicle power source switching, seat position switching, and bullet key setting, and can be changed to various devices as long as they are on-board devices.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Vehicle, 2 ... Electronic key, 18 ... Engine switch, 20 ... Knob, 21 ... Bezel which is an example of one part, 26 ... Vehicle operation permission determination apparatus, 28 ... Input detection part, 29 ... Operation pattern registration part, 30 ... an input authentication part, 31 ... permission setting part, 36 ... sheet, 41 ... glove box which is an example of in-vehicle equipment.

Claims (7)

In a vehicle operation permission determination device that determines whether or not to permit operation of the vehicle under a state where wireless ID verification between the vehicle and the electronic key is established,
An input detection unit for detecting a user input to one part of the engine switch;
An input authentication unit for authenticating an input executed on the one component;
A vehicle operation permission determination device comprising: a permission setting unit configured to set whether or not a vehicle can be operated based on an authentication result of the input authentication unit. The vehicle operation permission determination device according to claim 1, wherein the one part is an annular bezel provided so as to surround the knob of the engine switch from the periphery. A plurality of the input detection units are provided in the one component,
The vehicle operation permission determination device according to claim 1, wherein the input authentication unit authenticates the input by confirming operation patterns of a plurality of the input detection units. The vehicle operation permission determination device according to claim 1, further comprising: an operation pattern registration unit that registers an input as a solution of the authentication in the vehicle. The vehicle operation permission determination device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the operation of the vehicle is a vehicle power supply switching operation. The operation of the vehicle is a seat position switching operation, and the vehicle includes an operation pattern registration unit that registers an input as a solution to the authentication in the vehicle.
The operation pattern registration unit enters a seat position set condition on the condition that a short-range wireless ID collation is established between the vehicle and the electronic key. 5. The vehicle operation permission determination device according to claim 1, wherein when an input is executed, the input and a seat position are associated with each other and registered in the vehicle. The vehicle operation permission determination device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the operation of the vehicle is an operation of an in-vehicle device whose use is restricted by a bullet key setting.