JP2016080591A - Travel system, navigation unit, automobile, autonomous travel instruction method, autonomous travel control method, and program - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To break through a current situation that a physical switch designed to validate a feature concerning autonomous travel has to be manipulated in order to validate the feature.SOLUTION: A travel system includes a navigation unit that includes a map information storage which stores map information, a current position information acquirer which acquires current position information, an accepter which accepts destination information, a route searcher that uses the map information, current position information, and destination information to search a route from a current position represented by the current position information to a destination represented by the destination information, and thus acquires route information, an output section which outputs the route information, and a transmitter which transmits an autonomous travel instruction to an automobile in response to acceptance of the destination information, and the automobile that includes an onboard receiving unit which receives the autonomous travel instruction, and an onboard control unit that begins performing control for autonomous travel in response to receiving of the autonomous travel instruction. Owing to the travel system, a feature concerning autonomous travel can be validated without the necessity of manipulating a physical switch designed to validate the feature.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

  The present invention relates to a traveling system for instructing an automobile to travel automatically from a navigation device.

  Conventionally, a technique related to so-called automatic driving (automatic driving) has been developed, such as a technique of following a vehicle ahead (see Non-Patent Document 1) and a technique of traveling without departing from a lane (see Non-Patent Document 2). Has been.

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  In order to validate a function relating to automatic driving mounted on a conventional automobile, the user has to operate a physical switch for validating the function.

  The traveling system of the first aspect of the present invention is a traveling system including a navigation device and an automobile capable of automatic traveling, and the navigation device includes a map information storage unit that stores map information that is information about a map, A current position information acquisition unit that acquires current position information that is information indicating the current position, a reception unit that receives destination information that is information indicating the destination, map information, current position information, and destination information A route search unit that searches for a route from the current position indicated by the current location information to the destination indicated by the destination information, acquires route information that is information indicating the route, and an output unit that outputs the route information. A transmission unit that transmits an automatic driving instruction, which is an instruction to start automatic driving, to the vehicle when a predetermined condition is satisfied. A vehicle receiving unit for receiving, in response to receiving the automatic running instruction, a travel system and a vehicle control unit for starting the control for automatic running.

  With such a configuration, the function can be enabled without operating a physical switch for enabling the function related to automatic driving.

  Further, the traveling system of the second aspect of the invention is a traveling system in which the transmission unit transmits an automatic traveling instruction to the automobile in response to the reception of the destination information.

  With such a configuration, by setting the destination, it is possible to validate the function related to automatic traveling.

  Further, the traveling system of the third aspect of the invention is a traveling system in which the transmitting unit transmits an automatic traveling instruction to the vehicle according to the output of the route information, in contrast to the first aspect.

  With such a configuration, it is possible to validate a function related to automatic traveling by determining a route to a destination.

  According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, in contrast to the first aspect of the invention, the transmission unit is a traveling system that transmits an automatic traveling instruction to the automobile when the automobile starts traveling on the highway.

  With such a configuration, it is possible to validate a function related to automatic traveling by starting traveling on an expressway.

  In the traveling system according to the fifth aspect of the present invention, in contrast to any one of the first to fourth aspects, the navigation device indicates a position status based on the traveling of another vehicle from one or more other navigation devices. The information processing apparatus further includes a receiving unit that receives one or more other vehicle position situation information as information, and the output unit is a traveling system that also outputs one or more other vehicle position situation information.

  With such a configuration, for example, it is possible to know the situation such as the current position and destination of the surrounding car.

  In the traveling system according to the sixth aspect of the present invention, the vehicle-mounted control unit travels in a group with one or more other cars heading to the same destination, as opposed to any one of the first to fifth aspects. Thus, the traveling system performs control for automatic traveling.

  With such a configuration, it is possible to suppress traffic congestion while ensuring safety during traveling.

  Further, in the traveling system of the seventh invention, in contrast to any one of the first to sixth inventions, the navigation device is for judging safety of traveling of the automobile from the automobile while the automobile is automatically running. The travel system further includes a determination information acquisition unit that acquires one or more pieces of determination information, which is information used for the vehicle, and a processing unit that performs a predetermined process according to the one or more pieces of determination information.

  With such a configuration, it is possible to perform a predetermined process according to the traveling of the automobile.

  Further, in the traveling system of the eighth aspect of the invention, in contrast to the seventh aspect of the invention, the navigation device is provided with a determination condition that is a condition relating to one or more pieces of determination information and information to be output to the user or an instruction to perform braking. A processing management information storage unit that stores one or more processing management information that is information having certain processing content information is further provided, and the processing unit is a safe driving determination that is satisfied by the one or more determination information while the vehicle is automatically driving. This is a traveling system that acquires processing content information corresponding to a condition from a processing management information storage unit and performs processing using the processing content information.

  With such a configuration, information output or braking for the user can be performed according to the traveling of the automobile.

  Further, the travel system according to the ninth aspect of the invention is information that indicates the result of the evaluation by evaluating the driving of the vehicle by the user by using the one or more pieces of determination information, with respect to the seventh aspect. A traveling system that outputs driving evaluation result information.

  With such a configuration, it is possible to evaluate the driving of the automobile by the user based on the running of the automobile.

  Further, the traveling system of the tenth aspect of the present invention is the traveling system for issuing a driving license when the evaluation result shows that the user is driving the automobile well with respect to the ninth aspect. is there.

  With such a configuration, a driver's license can be issued according to the evaluation result of the driving of the automobile by the user.

  According to the traveling system and the like according to the present invention, the function can be validated without operating a physical switch for validating the function related to automatic traveling.

Conceptual diagram of traveling system 1 in the first embodiment Block diagram of the navigation device 11 and the automobile 12 A flowchart for explaining the overall operation of the navigation device 11 The flowchart explaining the execution process of the process using the process content information The flowchart explaining the execution process of the process using the driving score A flowchart for explaining the overall operation of the automobile 12 The figure which shows the output example of the other vehicle position situation information The figure which shows the output example of the other vehicle position situation information The figure which shows the example of the same process management information The figure which shows the output example of the same output information The figure which shows the example of the same process management information The figure which shows the output example of the driving score The figure which shows the example of the evaluation management information The figure which shows the output example of the driving evaluation result information Figure showing an example of output of the driver's license information Conceptual diagram of the traveling system 2 Overview of the computer system Block diagram of the computer system

  Hereinafter, embodiments of a traveling system and the like according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In addition, since the component which attached | subjected the same code | symbol in embodiment performs the same operation | movement, description may be abbreviate | omitted again. In addition, the format, content, and the like of each information described in this embodiment are merely examples, and the format, content, and the like are not limited as long as the meaning of each information can be indicated.

(Embodiment 1)
In the present embodiment, a traveling system 1 including a navigation device 11 and an automobile 12 will be described. When the destination is set or the route to the destination is determined, the navigation device 11 instructs the automobile 12 to perform automatic driving. Then, the automobile 12 starts automatic traveling according to the instruction. Further, the navigation device 11 performs a predetermined process corresponding to the travel according to the travel of the automobile 12.

  The navigation device 11 is installed in the automobile 12. In this case, the navigation device 11 is, for example, a car navigation system. The automobile 12 is an automobile capable of so-called automatic traveling. In addition, the navigation device 11 being installed in the automobile 12 may mean that, for example, a user (driver) riding in the automobile 12 has the navigation device 11. In this case, the navigation device 11 is a mobile terminal such as a smartphone, a mobile phone, or a PDA.

  Hereinafter, the automobile 12 corresponding to the navigation apparatus 11 is assumed to be the automobile 12 in which the navigation apparatus 11 is installed. In addition, the traveling system 1 includes, for example, one or more automobiles 12 in which the navigation device 11 is installed.

  In addition, since the method, procedure, etc. which the motor vehicle 12 performs automatic driving | running | working are well-known, description is abbreviate | omitted suitably below. Moreover, since the components generally provided in the automobile 12, the operation of the components, the control method of the components, and the like are well known, the description will be appropriately omitted below.

  FIG. 1 is a conceptual diagram of the traveling system 1 in the present embodiment. In FIG. 1, the navigation device 11 is installed inside an automobile 12. The position (place) of the installation is not limited.

  FIG. 2 is a block diagram of the navigation device 11 and the automobile 12 in the present embodiment. The navigation device 11 includes a map information storage unit 1101, a process management information storage unit 1102, a current position information acquisition unit 1103, a reception unit 1104, a route search unit 1105, a reception unit 1106, an output unit 1107, a transmission unit 1108, and a determination information acquisition unit. 1109 and a processing unit 1110. In addition, the automobile 12 includes an in-vehicle receiving unit 1201 and an in-vehicle control unit 1202.

  The map information storage unit 1101 stores map information. Map information is information about a map. Moreover, the kind of map shown by map information, the data format of map information, etc. are not ask | required. The types of the maps are, for example, topographic maps, topographic maps, geological maps, land use maps, housing maps, route maps, road maps, guide maps, aerial photographs, satellite photographs, and the like. The data format is, for example, raster data, vector data, KIWI format, or the like.

  The map information usually has one or more road information. Road information is information about roads on a map. The road on the map is usually a section constituting the road on the map (hereinafter referred to as a road section as appropriate). The road information includes, for example, information for identifying a road, information indicating the type of road, information indicating positions of both ends of the road, and the like. The information for identifying the road is usually information indicating the name of the road. The information for identifying the road may be, for example, a road ID. The road information includes, for example, information indicating a road score, the number of lanes of the road, the traveling direction of the road, and the like. The score is usually a cost used for route search.

  Moreover, the map information may have one or more point information, for example. The point information is information regarding points on the map. The point information includes, for example, information indicating the position of the point. Further, the point information may include, for example, information for identifying the point, information indicating the type of the point, and the like. The information for identifying the point is usually information indicating the name of the point. Moreover, the kind of point is not ask | required. The types of points include, for example, intersections, break points, tourist attractions, stations, restaurants, various stores, and the like. The break point is, for example, a gas station or a so-called convenience store. Further, the point may be, for example, an end point of a road.

  In addition, the information indicating the position is hereinafter referred to as position information as appropriate. The position indicated by the position information is usually longitude and latitude. The position may be coordinates on a map, for example. Further, the position may include, for example, a height (altitude).

  The process management information storage unit 1102 stores one or more process management information. The process management information is information having determination conditions and process content information. Further, it can be said that the process management information is information for managing process content information. Hereinafter, each of the determination condition and the processing content information will be described in order.

  Judgment conditions are conditions relating to judgment information. The determination information is information used to determine the safety of traveling of the automobile 12. Therefore, it can be said that the determination condition is, for example, a condition (condition for determining the safety of traveling of the automobile 12) used for determining the safety of traveling of the automobile 12.

  The determination information includes, for example, the distance between the automobile 12 and surrounding objects, the moving speed of the automobile 12, the acceleration of the automobile 12, the degree of depression of the accelerator pedal of the automobile 12, the degree of depression of the brake pedal of the automobile 12, The angular velocity of the steering wheel, the angular velocity of the steering wheel of the automobile 12, and the like. The surrounding object is, for example, a guardrail, a wall, a car in front, a pedestrian, or the like. The accelerator pedal of the automobile 12 is an accelerator pedal provided in the automobile 12. The brake pedal of the automobile 12 is a brake pedal provided in the automobile 12. The handle of the automobile 12 is a handle provided in the automobile 12.

  That is, the determination conditions are, for example, that the distance between the automobile 12 and surrounding objects is not more than a predetermined threshold, that the moving speed of the automobile 12 is not less than a predetermined threshold, and the acceleration of the automobile 12 Is greater than or equal to a predetermined threshold, the degree of depression of the accelerator pedal of the automobile 12 is greater than or equal to a predetermined threshold, and the degree of depression of the brake pedal of the automobile 12 is greater than or equal to a predetermined threshold. That is, the angular velocity of the steering wheel of the automobile 12 is not less than a predetermined threshold, the angular velocity of the steering wheel of the automobile 12 is not less than a predetermined threshold, and the like. In addition, “below” may be “less than”. In addition, “above” may be “excess”.

  Further, the determination condition may be, for example, a condition regarding two or more different types of determination information. In this case, the determination condition is a combination of two or more determination conditions. The combination is usually a logical product (AND). The combination may be a logical sum (OR), for example. The determination condition may be, for example, a condition regarding two or more pieces of determination information of the same type. In this case, the determination condition is, for example, a condition related to the sum, difference, product, quotient, and the like of the two or more determination conditions.

  The processing content information is information indicating the content of processing performed by the processing unit 1110 described later. The processing content information is, for example, information output to the user (hereinafter referred to as output information as appropriate), an instruction to perform braking (hereinafter referred to as braking instruction as appropriate), and the like. That is, when the processing content information is output information, the processing content information indicates that the processing unit 1110 described later outputs the processing content information (output information). When the processing content information is a braking instruction, the processing content information indicates that the processing unit 1110 described later transmits the processing content information (braking instruction) to the automobile 12.

  The output information is, for example, information related to advice, alerting, warning, etc. for driving the automobile 12 by the user. The data format of output information does not matter. The output information is, for example, an image, characters (text), sound, and the like.

  Further, the processing content information may be, for example, an increase or decrease in score. The score is, for example, a score related to driving of the automobile 12 by the user (hereinafter, appropriately referred to as a driving score). In addition, the driving score is, for example, information indicating whether the driving of the automobile 12 by the user is good or bad, and information used to determine whether the driving of the automobile 12 by the user is good or bad. It can be said that. For example, when the processing content information is an increase in the driving score, the processing content information indicates that the processing unit 1110 described later adds the increment to the driving score. Further, when the processing content information is a decrement of the driving score, the processing content information indicates that the processing unit 1110 described later subtracts the decrement from the driving score.

  The current position information acquisition unit 1103 acquires current position information. The current position information is position information indicating the current position. In the present embodiment, the navigation device 11 is installed in the automobile 12. Therefore, the current position information is information indicating the current position of the navigation device 11. The current position information is also information indicating the current position of the automobile 12. In addition, the current position information acquisition unit 1103 normally acquires current position information automatically. In this case, the current position information acquisition unit 1103 acquires the current position information periodically (every time a predetermined period elapses), for example. In addition, the current position information acquisition unit 1103 may acquire the current position information every time there is an instruction from the user, for example.

  The current position information acquisition unit 1103 normally acquires current position information from a satellite navigation system (such as a GPS receiver) or a device that receives position information from a base station for mobile communication. In this case, the current position information acquisition unit 1103 may have these devices or may be realized by these devices. Further, the processing procedure of the current position information acquisition unit 1103 is usually realized by software, and the software is recorded in a recording medium such as a ROM.

  The accepting unit 1104 accepts information and instructions. Information received by the receiving unit 1104 is, for example, destination information. The destination information is information indicating the destination. The destination information is point information regarding the destination.

  The instruction received by the receiving unit 1104 is, for example, a route search instruction. The route search instruction is an instruction for searching for a route. In addition, the instruction received by the reception unit 1104 is, for example, a power ON instruction, a power OFF instruction, or the like.

  Acceptance refers to acquisition of information input from an input device such as a touch panel or a keyboard, acquisition of information stored in a recording medium such as an optical disk, magnetic disk, or semiconductor memory, via a wired or wireless communication line. It is a concept that includes reception of information transmitted in the same manner.

  In addition, the input unit such as information and instructions in the reception unit 1104 may be anything such as a menu screen or a keyboard. The accepting unit 1104 can be realized by control software for a menu screen, a device driver for input means such as a keyboard, or the like.

  The route search unit 1105 searches for a route from the current position indicated by the current position information to the destination indicated by the destination information using the map information, the current position information, and the destination information. Then, the route search unit 1105 acquires route information that is information indicating the route. The current position information is current position information acquired by the current position information acquisition unit 1103. The destination information is the destination information received by the receiving unit 1104.

  Specifically, for example, when the reception unit 1104 receives destination information, the route search unit 1105 applies current position information and destination information to map information. Further, for example, when the receiving unit 1104 receives a route search instruction after the receiving unit 1104 receives destination information, the route searching unit 1105 converts the current position information and the destination information into map information. Apply. Applying the current position information to the map information means that the position on the map indicated by the current position information is a departure place. Also, applying destination information to map information means that a point on the map indicated by the destination information is a destination. Then, the route search unit 1105 searches for a route from the departure place to the destination. At this time, the route search unit 1105 normally uses the score of the road information included in the map information as the cost of the route. At this time, the route search unit 1105 normally searches for a route having the minimum score.

  Note that the route search usually uses a solution (algorithm) of the shortest route problem. “Solving the shortest path problem” is, for example, the Dijkstra method or the A * algorithm. In addition, since these solutions and methods and procedures for obtaining route information are well known, detailed description thereof will be omitted.

  The receiving unit 1106 receives one or more other vehicle position situation information from one or more other navigation devices 11. The other vehicle position status information is information indicating the status of the position based on the travel of the other vehicle. In addition, the position status based on traveling is, for example, the current position, the destination, and the like. In other words, it can be said that the other vehicle position status information is information including current position information, destination information, and the like.

  For example, when the other vehicle position status information includes the current position information, the current position information indicates the current position of the other navigation device 11 (the automobile 12 in which the other navigation device 11 is installed). The current position information is current position information acquired by a current position information acquisition unit 1103 provided in another navigation device 11.

  For example, when the other vehicle position status information includes destination information, the destination information indicates the destination of another navigation device 11 (the automobile 12 in which the other navigation device 11 is installed). . The destination information is the destination information received by the receiving unit 1104 included in the other navigation device 11.

  In addition, the receiving unit 1106 receives the other vehicle position situation information directly from the other navigation device 11. In this case, the two or more navigation devices 11 perform transmission / reception of other vehicle position status information by so-called inter-vehicle communication, for example. In addition, since the method and procedure etc. which transmit / receive information (here other vehicle position status information) by vehicle-to-vehicle communication are well-known, detailed description is abbreviate | omitted.

  In addition, the receiving unit 1106 receives the other vehicle position situation information indirectly from the other navigation device 11. In this case, the two or more navigation devices 11 perform transmission / reception of information including other vehicle position situation information via a so-called server device (not shown), for example. In addition, since two or more devices (here, the navigation device 11) transmit and receive information (here, other vehicle position status information) via a so-called server device, the methods and procedures are well known. Detailed description is omitted.

  The output unit 1107 outputs information. The information is, for example, route information, other vehicle position situation information, and the like. The route information is route information acquired by the route search unit 1105. The other vehicle position situation information is one or more other vehicle position situation information received by the receiving unit 1106.

  Also, output refers to display on a display, projection using a projector, printing with a printer, sound output, transmission to an external device, accumulation in a recording medium, processing to other processing devices or other programs, etc. It is a concept that includes delivery of results. In addition, regarding transmission, accumulation, and delivery of processing results, an output target is finally presented to the user.

  The output unit 1107 may be considered to include an output device such as a display or a speaker, or may not be included. The output unit 1107 can be realized by output device driver software or output device driver software and an output device.

  The transmission unit 1108 transmits an automatic travel instruction to the automobile 12 when a predetermined condition (hereinafter, appropriately referred to as a transmission condition) is satisfied. The automatic traveling instruction is an instruction to start automatic traveling. In addition, the automatic travel instruction may be an instruction to perform automatic travel, for example. The automatic travel instruction may be, for example, an instruction to start automatic driving, an instruction to perform automatic driving, or the like. In addition, the automobile 12 to which the automatic travel instruction is transmitted is the automobile 12 corresponding to the navigation device 11.

  Further, the case where the transmission condition is satisfied is, for example, a predetermined timing. The transmission conditions include, for example, that a destination has been set, a route to the destination has been determined, and so-called highway driving has started.

  The fact that the destination has been set means that the receiving unit 1104 has received the destination information, for example. In this case, for example, the transmission unit 1108 determines that the transmission condition is satisfied when the reception unit 1104 receives the destination information. And the transmission part 1108 transmits an automatic driving | running | working instruction | indication according to reception of the said destination information.

  In addition, the determination of the route to the destination described above means that, for example, the output unit 1107 has output route information. In this case, the transmission unit 1108 determines that the transmission condition is satisfied when the output unit 1107 outputs the route information. Then, the transmission unit 1108 transmits an automatic travel instruction according to the output of the route information.

  In addition, the start of traveling on the expressway described above means that the automobile 12 corresponding to the navigation device 11 has started traveling on the expressway. Specifically, the start of traveling on an expressway means that, for example, the automobile 12 has entered an interchange (entrance) of the expressway, has received ETC information, and the automobile 12 has a predetermined speed. For example, the above movement (running) is continued for a predetermined time or more. The ETC information is information received from an ETC (Electronic Toll Collection System), and is information received at the entrance of a highway. The reception unit 1106 receives the ETC information.

  In this case, the transmission unit 1108 determines, for example, whether or not the automobile 12 has entered an interchange on a highway using map information and current position information. When entering, the transmission unit 1108 determines that the transmission condition is satisfied. And the transmission part 1108 transmits an automatic driving | running | working instruction | indication according to the said determination.

  In addition, the transmission unit 1108 determines whether the reception unit 1106 has received ETC information, for example. And when it receives, the transmission part 1108 judges that transmission conditions are satisfy | filled. Then, the transmission unit 1108 transmits an automatic travel instruction in response to the reception of the ETC information.

  Further, the transmission unit 1108 uses, for example, movement speed information that is information indicating movement speed and current time information that is information indicating current time, after the movement speed becomes equal to or higher than a predetermined speed. The elapsed time of is calculated. Then, it is determined whether or not the elapsed time is equal to or longer than a predetermined time. If it is longer than the predetermined time, the transmission unit 1108 determines that the transmission condition is satisfied. And the transmission part 1108 transmits an automatic driving | running | working instruction | indication according to the said determination.

  In addition, using the map information and the current position information, current time information such as a method and means for detecting traveling information such as a method and means for detecting that the automobile 12 has started traveling on the expressway is acquired. Since the method and means for doing so are well known, detailed description is omitted.

  In addition, transmitting the automatic travel instruction in response to the reception of the destination information described above refers to transmitting the automatic travel instruction using the reception of the destination information by the reception unit 1104 as a trigger. In addition, transmitting the automatic travel instruction according to the output of the route information described above refers to transmitting the automatic travel instruction using the output of the route information by the output unit 1107 as a trigger. In addition, transmitting the automatic traveling instruction in response to the reception of the ETC information described above refers to transmitting the automatic traveling instruction with the reception of the ETC information by the receiving unit 1106 as a trigger. In addition, transmitting the automatic traveling instruction according to the determination means transmitting the automatic traveling instruction with a determination that the determination condition is satisfied as a trigger.

  Note that the automatic traveling instruction transmitted by the transmission unit 1108 is held in advance by the transmission unit 1108, for example. The automatic travel instruction transmitted by the transmission unit 1108 may be stored, for example, in an automatic travel instruction storage unit (not shown).

  Further, the transmission unit 1108 transmits other vehicle position situation information to, for example, one or more other navigation devices 11. The transmission unit 1108 transmits, for example, current position information, destination information, and the like as other vehicle position status information. In addition, the transmission unit 1108 automatically transmits other vehicle position situation information, for example. In this case, for example, the transmission unit 1108 transmits the other vehicle position situation information periodically (every time a predetermined period elapses). For example, the transmission unit 1108 may transmit the other vehicle position situation information every time there is an instruction from another navigation device 11.

  The transmission unit 1108 is normally realized by a wireless or wired communication unit, but may be realized by a broadcasting unit.

  Note that the output unit 1107 outputs, for example, information for inquiring the user whether or not to transmit an automatic traveling instruction (whether or not to start automatic traveling) when transmitting the automatic transmission instruction by the transmitting unit 1108. Also good. The information includes, for example, a screen and characters. Further, when the transmission unit 1108 transmits the automatic transmission instruction, the transmission unit 1108 determines that the transmission condition is satisfied. In this case, for example, when the transmission unit 1108 receives an instruction from the user to transmit an automatic traveling instruction (to start automatic traveling) via the output information, the transmitting unit 1108 issues an automatic traveling instruction. Send. In addition, the reception unit 1104 may receive the instruction to transmit the automatic driving instruction.

  The determination information acquisition unit 1109 acquires one or more pieces of determination information from the automobile 12 while the automobile 12 is traveling automatically. The automobile 12 is an automobile 12 in which the navigation device 11 is installed. The automobile 12 is a so-called own vehicle. The term “during automatic traveling” refers to a period during which control for automatic traveling is performed by the vehicle-mounted control unit 1202 described later. The acquisition of the determination information may be reception of the determination information, for example. In addition, the determination information acquisition unit 1109 acquires determination information from one or more components or sensors included in the automobile 12.

  In addition, the determination information acquisition unit 1109 normally acquires determination information automatically. In this case, the determination information acquisition unit 1109 acquires the determination information periodically (every time a predetermined period elapses), for example. In this case, for example, the determination information acquisition unit 1109 acquires the determination information every time an operation is performed on one or more parts included in the automobile 12 and the sensor included in the automobile 12 acquires the determination information. . In addition, the determination information acquisition unit 1109 may acquire determination information every time there is an instruction from the user, for example.

  In addition, since the method, procedure, etc. which acquire judgment information are well-known, detailed description is abbreviate | omitted. For example, the determination information acquisition unit 1109 may accumulate the determination information in a determination information storage unit (not shown) every time the determination information is acquired. At this time, for example, the determination information acquisition unit 1109 acquires current time information, which is information indicating the current time, and stores the determination information in association with the current time information.

  The processing unit 1110 performs a predetermined process according to one or more pieces of determination information. The one or more pieces of determination information are determination information acquired by the determination information acquisition unit 1109. Further, the predetermined processing includes, for example, output of output information, transmission of an automatic driving instruction, calculation of a driving score, evaluation of driving of the automobile 12 by a user, issuance of a driving license, and the like.

  Driving evaluation is, for example, output of driving evaluation result information that is information indicating an evaluation result of driving. The data format of driving evaluation result information does not matter. The driving evaluation result information is, for example, an image, a character (text), a voice, or the like. The number of evaluation categories is usually 2 or more. That is, for example, when the number of evaluation categories is 2, the evaluation category is, for example, good or bad. For example, when the number of evaluation categories is 3, the evaluation category is, for example, good, acceptable, or impossible. For example, when the number of evaluation categories is 4, the evaluation category is, for example, excellent, good, acceptable, or impossible.

  Also, issuing a driver's license is, for example, outputting driver's license information that is information indicating a driver's license. The output includes, for example, screen output, printer output, and transmission to a mobile terminal owned by the user. The driver's license information is, for example, an image or a character.

  For example, each time the determination information acquisition unit 1109 acquires the determination information, the processing unit 1110 performs processing of the content indicated by the processing content information. In this case, for example, every time the determination information acquisition unit 1109 acquires the determination information, the processing unit 1110 acquires processing content information corresponding to the determination condition satisfied by the determination information from the processing management information storage unit 1102. And the process part 1110 processes the content which the acquired process content information shows.

  Further, the processing unit 1110 performs processing of the content indicated by the processing content information periodically (every time a predetermined period elapses), for example. In this case, for example, the processing unit 1110 periodically determines one or more determination conditions stored in the processing management information storage unit 1102 as one or more determinations stored in a determination information storage unit (not shown). Determine whether any of the information is met. Then, the processing unit 1110 acquires processing content information corresponding to the determination condition determined to be satisfied from the processing management information storage unit 1102. And the process part 1110 processes the content which the acquired process content information shows.

  For example, when the acquired processing content information is output information, the processing unit 1110 outputs the output information. If the acquired processing content information is a braking instruction, the processing unit 1110 transmits the braking instruction to the automobile 12. Accordingly, the automobile 12 performs braking. Further, when the acquired processing content information is an increment or decrement of the driving score, for example, the processing unit 1110 adds the increment to the driving score stored in the driving score storage unit (not shown) or A process of subtracting the decrement is performed. The initial value of the driving score is normally “0”.

  In addition, the processing unit 1110 evaluates the driving of the automobile 12 by the user using, for example, one or more pieces of determination information. In this case, the processing unit 1110 holds, for example, two or more pieces of evaluation management information in advance. The evaluation management information is information for managing information for driving evaluation. The evaluation result management information includes evaluation conditions and driving evaluation result information. Evaluation conditions are conditions for evaluation of driving. The evaluation condition is a condition related to the driving score. Then, the processing unit 1110 calculates the driving score as described above, for example. For example, each time the driving score is calculated, the processing unit 1110 acquires driving evaluation result information corresponding to the evaluation condition satisfied by the driving score from the evaluation result management information. Then, the processing unit 1110 outputs the acquired driving evaluation result information. In addition, the timing which acquires driving | running evaluation result information does not ask | require. For example, the processing unit 1110 may acquire the driving evaluation result information periodically.

  Further, the processing unit 1110 issues a driving license in accordance with, for example, an evaluation result of driving the automobile 12 by the user. In this case, the processing unit 1110 holds, for example, issuance conditions in advance. The issue condition is a condition for issuing a driver's license. The issuance condition is a condition related to the driving score. Then, the processing unit 1110 calculates the driving score as described above, for example. Then, for example, each time the driving score is calculated, the processing unit 1110 determines whether or not the driving score satisfies the issuance condition. Then, the processing unit 1110 outputs the driving license information when the driving score satisfies the issuance condition. At this time, the processing unit 1110 holds driving license information in advance.

  Moreover, when issuing a driver's license, the process part 1110 may issue a driver's license according to driving evaluation result information, for example. In this case, the processing unit 1110 holds, for example, issuance conditions relating to driving evaluation result information in advance. And the process part 1110 acquires driving | running evaluation result information as mentioned above, for example. For example, every time the driving evaluation result information is acquired, the processing unit 1110 determines whether or not the driving evaluation result information satisfies the issuance condition. Then, the processing unit 1110 outputs the driving license information when the driving evaluation result information satisfies the issuance condition.

  The driver's license issued by the processing unit 1110 is preferably, for example, a driver's license limited to a car capable of automatic driving (such as a driver's license limited to AT cars).

  In addition, the evaluation condition and the issuance condition are, for example, that the driving score is equal to or higher than a predetermined threshold, the driving score is equal to or lower than a predetermined threshold, and the driving score is a predetermined first threshold. It is above and below the second threshold. Further, the “above” may be “excess”. Further, the “below” may be “less than”.

  When processing the content indicated by the processing content information, for example, the processing unit 1110 includes processing content information acquisition means for acquiring processing content information corresponding to the determination condition satisfied by the determination information from the processing management information storage unit 1102. And processing means for processing the content indicated by the processing content information. When the processing content information is output information, the output unit 1107 may output the output information, for example. In addition, when the processing content information is a braking instruction, the transmission unit 1108 may perform transmission of the braking instruction, for example.

  Further, when evaluating the driving of the automobile 12 by the user, the processing unit 1110 calculates the driving score by using, for example, the evaluation management information storage unit storing two or more evaluation management information and the determination information. Means, driving evaluation result information acquisition means for acquiring driving evaluation result information corresponding to the evaluation condition satisfied by the driving score, and output means for outputting the driving evaluation result information. The method, procedure, and the like for calculating the driving score by the driving score calculating means are as described above, and thus the description thereof is omitted. The output of the driving evaluation result information may be performed by the output unit 1107, for example. In this case, the processing unit 1110 does not include an output unit.

  Moreover, when evaluating the driving | running | working of the motor vehicle 12 by a user, the process part 1110 may be further provided with the calculation management information storage means in which one or two or more calculation management information is stored, for example. The calculation management information is information having a determination condition and an increment or decrement of the driving score. In this case, the driving score calculation means acquires the driving score increment or decrement corresponding to the judgment condition satisfied by the judgment information from the calculation management information storage means, and uses the driving score increment or decrement, Calculate driving score. In this case, the process content information stored in the process management information storage unit 1102 is usually output information or a braking instruction.

  When issuing a driver's license, the processing unit 1110 stores, for example, an issuance condition storage means for storing issuance conditions and driver's license information in addition to the above-described evaluation of the driving of the automobile 12 by the user. Driving license information storage means, issuance judgment means for judging whether the driving score calculated by the driving score calculation means satisfies the issuance condition, and when the driving score satisfies the issuance condition, the driving license information is And issuing means for issuing a driver's license.

  The in-vehicle control unit 1202 performs control according to the instruction in response to reception of the instruction by the in-vehicle receiving unit 1201. The “in response to reception of the instruction” is to trigger reception of the instruction by the in-vehicle receiving unit 1201. Further, the instruction is, for example, a braking instruction, an automatic traveling instruction, or the like. The braking instruction, automatic traveling instruction, and the like are automatic traveling instructions transmitted by the navigation device 11 installed in the automobile 12.

  For example, when the in-vehicle receiving unit 1201 receives a braking instruction, the in-vehicle control unit 1202 performs control for braking the automobile 12 in response to the reception of the braking instruction. The control is, for example, brake control.

  For example, when the in-vehicle receiving unit 1201 receives an automatic travel instruction, the in-vehicle control unit 1202 starts control for automatic travel in response to the reception of the automatic travel instruction. The control for automatic traveling is, for example, controlling parts related to traveling of the automobile 12 included in the automobile 12 based on information acquired from various sensors included in the automobile 12. In addition, since the method and means (technology regarding automatic driving | running | working) etc. which perform automatic driving | running | working are well-known, detailed description is abbreviate | omitted. For technologies related to automated driving, for example, “Development Trends and Challenges for Practical Use of Automated Driving Technology (http://www.car-electronics.jp/files/2013/11/CEW14_aoki.pdf)”, "Autonomous driving (http://www.jari.or.jp/tabid/111/Default.aspx)", "Automatic driving system R & D plan (http://www8.cao.go.jp/cstp/gaiyo/ sip / keikaku / 6_jidousoukou.pdf) ”,“ Why is the topic of autonomous driving cars now able to drive automatically? ”The basic mechanism goes back to“ Bayesian theory ”(http://gendai.ismedia.jp) / articles /-/ 37143), "Development of Autonomous Autonomous Automobile (http://www.chubu.meti.go.jp/jisedai_jidoushiya/forum/pdf/111011data_03.pdf)", etc.

For example, the in-vehicle control unit 1202 performs the following control for automatic traveling.
(1) Travel in groups with one or more other automobiles 12 (convoy travel).
(2) Travel in groups with one or more other automobiles 12 heading for the same destination.
(3) When a group of two or more automobiles 12 that are running in a row is divided by, for example, a signal, the front group waits for the rear group to come.
(4) The automobile 12 whose movement speed is slower as the predetermined condition is satisfied and the automobile 12 whose movement speed is faster as the predetermined condition is satisfied travel in different lanes (lanes).
(5) The vehicle advances or stops in accordance with the advancement or stop of the automobile 12 ahead.
(6) Drive without departing from the lane (lane).
(7) When entering a parking lot, find a vacant parking place and park at that place.
(8) Drive along the route to the destination.

  In the case of (2) above, the automatic traveling instruction received by the in-vehicle receiving unit 1201 has, for example, other vehicle position situation information received by the receiving unit 1106, and the in-vehicle control unit 1202 has the other vehicle position situation information. Is used to control so that the automobile 12 travels in a group with one or more other automobiles 12 heading to the same destination. The other vehicle position status information is information having at least destination information.

  In the case of (8) above, the automatic travel instruction received by the in-vehicle receiving unit 1201 has, for example, the route information acquired by the route searching unit 1105, and the in-vehicle control unit 1202 uses the route information to Control is performed so that the automobile 12 travels according to the route indicated by the route information.

  The map information storage unit 1101 and the process management information storage unit 1102 are preferably non-volatile recording media, but can also be realized by volatile recording media. Further, the process of storing the predetermined information in the map information storage unit 1101 or the like is not limited. For example, the predetermined information may be stored in the map information storage unit 1101 or the like via a recording medium, a communication line, an input device, or the like.

  In addition, the route search unit 1105, the determination information acquisition unit 1109, the processing unit 1110, and the in-vehicle control unit 1202 can be usually realized by an MPU, a memory, or the like. Further, the processing procedure of the route search unit 1105 and the like is usually realized by software, and the software is recorded in a recording medium such as a ROM. Note that the route search unit 1105 and the like may be realized by hardware (a dedicated circuit). Moreover, the vehicle-mounted control part 1202 may be implement | achieved by what is called ECU (Electronic Control Unit), for example.

  In addition, the receiving unit 1106 and the in-vehicle receiving unit 1201 are usually realized by wireless or wired communication means, but may be realized by means for receiving a broadcast.

  Next, the overall operation of the traveling system 1 will be described using a flowchart. Note that the i-th information in the predetermined information is described as “information [i]”. First, the overall operation of the navigation device 11 will be described using the flowchart of FIG.

  (Step S301) The navigation apparatus 11 determines whether or not the reception unit 1104 has received an instruction to turn on the power. If accepted, the process proceeds to step S302, and if not, the process returns to step S301.

  (Step S302) The navigation device 11 performs a power-on process.

  (Step S303) The current position information acquisition unit 1103 starts acquiring current position information. Thereafter, the current position information acquisition unit 1103 continues to periodically acquire the current position information until the navigation device 11 is turned off.

  (Step S304) The route search unit 1105 determines whether the receiving unit 1104 has received destination information. If accepted, the process proceeds to step S305; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S311.

  (Step S <b> 305) The transmission unit 1108 determines whether or not to transmit an automatic travel instruction in response to reception of the destination information by the reception unit 1104. Whether or not an automatic travel instruction is transmitted in response to the reception of destination information by the reception unit 1104 is normally determined in advance. And when transmitting an automatic driving | operation instruction | indication, it progresses to step S306, and when that is not right, it progresses to step S307.

  (Step S <b> 306) The transmission unit 1108 transmits an automatic travel instruction to the automobile 12.

  (Step S307) The route search unit 1105 searches for a route from the current position to the destination using the map information, the current position information, and the destination information, and acquires route information indicating the route.

  (Step S308) The output unit 1107 outputs the route information acquired in step S307.

  (Step S309) The transmission unit 1108 determines whether or not to transmit an automatic travel instruction according to the output of the route information by the output unit 1107. In response to the output of the route information by the output unit 1107, it is usually determined in advance whether or not to transmit the automatic travel instruction. If it is determined in advance that an automatic travel instruction is transmitted in response to the destination information received by the reception unit 1104, the automatic travel instruction is not transmitted in response to the output of route information by the output unit 1107. And when transmitting an automatic driving | operation instruction | indication, it progresses to step S310, and when that is not right, it progresses to step S311.

  (Step S <b> 310) The transmission unit 1108 transmits an automatic travel instruction to the automobile 12.

  (Step S311) The transmission unit 1108 determines whether it is time to transmit the other vehicle position situation information. The timing is usually predetermined. And when it is the timing which transmits other vehicle position status information, it progresses to step S312, and when that is not right, it progresses to step S313.

  (Step S312) The transmission unit 1108 transmits the other vehicle position situation information to one or more other navigation devices 11. For example, when the reception unit 1104 has received the destination information, the transmission unit 1108 transmits other vehicle position status information including the current position information and the destination information, and otherwise, the current position information is displayed. The other vehicle position situation information is transmitted.

  (Step S313) The output unit 1107 determines whether or not the receiving unit 1106 has received other vehicle position situation information. If received, the process proceeds to step S314; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S315.

  (Step S314) The output unit 1107 outputs the other vehicle position situation information received in step S313.

  (Step S315) The processing unit 1110 determines whether or not the automobile 12 corresponding to the navigation device 11 is running automatically. For example, when the transmission unit 1108 has already transmitted the automatic traveling instruction, the processing unit 1110 determines that the automobile 12 corresponding to the navigation device 11 is traveling automatically, and otherwise, the processing unit 1110 determines to the navigation device 11. It is determined that the corresponding automobile 12 is not in automatic traveling. In addition, for example, the processing unit 1110 corresponds to the navigation device 11 when the transmission unit 1108 has already transmitted the automatic traveling instruction and the reception unit 1106 has not received the information indicating that the automatic traveling has ended. It is determined that the automobile 12 to be operated is in automatic traveling. Otherwise, it is determined that the automobile 12 corresponding to the navigation device 11 is not in automatic traveling. If the automobile 12 corresponding to the navigation device 11 is traveling automatically, the process proceeds to step S316; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S319.

  (Step S316) The processing unit 1110 performs processing using the processing content information stored in the processing management information storage unit 1102. Details of this processing will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  (Step S317) The processing unit 1110 determines whether or not the driving score is calculated in step S316. If the driving score is calculated, the process proceeds to step S318, and if not, the process proceeds to step S319.

  (Step S318) The processing unit 1110 performs processing using the calculated driving score. Details of this processing will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  (Step S319) The navigation apparatus 11 determines whether or not the reception unit 1104 has received a power-off instruction. If accepted, the process returns to step S304, and if not, the process proceeds to step S320.

  (Step S320) The navigation apparatus 11 performs a power-off process. Then, the process returns to step S301.

  In the flowchart of FIG. 3, the process may be terminated by powering off or a process termination interrupt.

  FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing processing execution processing using the processing content information in step S316 of the flowchart of FIG. In the flowchart of FIG. 4, it is assumed that the process management information storage unit 1102 stores m process management information.

  (Step S401) The determination information acquisition unit 1109 determines whether it is time to acquire determination information. If it is time to acquire the determination information, the process proceeds to step S402, and if not, the process returns to the upper process.

  (Step S402) The determination information acquisition unit 1109 acquires determination information.

  (Step S403) The processing unit 1110 sets 1 to the counter i.

  (Step S404) The processing unit 1110 determines whether or not the determination information acquired in step S402 satisfies a determination condition [i] that is a determination condition included in the process management information [i]. If so, the process proceeds to step S405. Otherwise, the process proceeds to step S406.

  (Step S405) The processing unit 1110 acquires process content information [i] that is process content information included in the process management information [i].

  (Step S406) It is determined whether i is m. When it is m, it progresses to step S408, and when that is not right, it progresses to step S407.

  (Step S407) The processing unit 1110 increments i by 1. Then, the process returns to step S404.

  (Step S408) The processing unit 1110 determines whether or not the processing content information has been acquired. If it can be obtained, the process proceeds to step S409, and if not, the process returns to the upper process.

  (Step S409) The processing unit 1110 performs processing of the content indicated by the acquired processing content information. Then, the process returns to the upper process.

  FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an execution process of the process using the driving score in step S318 of the flowchart of FIG. In the flowchart of FIG. 5, it is assumed that the processing unit 1110 holds m pieces of evaluation management information and one issue condition in advance.

  (Step S501) The processing unit 1110 determines whether or not the driving score has been calculated in the processing using the processing content information (the processing in the flowchart of FIG. 4). If the driving score is calculated, the process proceeds to step S502, and if not, the process returns to the upper process.

  (Step S502) The processing unit 1110 sets 1 to the counter i.

  (Step S503) The processing unit 1110 determines whether or not the calculated driving score satisfies an evaluation condition [i] that is an evaluation condition included in the evaluation management information [i]. When it satisfies, it progresses to step S504, and when that is not right, it progresses to step S505.

  (Step S504) The processing unit 1110 acquires driving evaluation result information [i] that is driving evaluation result information included in the evaluation management information [i].

  (Step S505) The processing unit 1110 determines whether i is m. When it is m, it progresses to step S507, and when that is not right, it progresses to step S506.

  (Step S506) The processing unit 1110 increments the counter i by 1. Then, the process returns to step S503.

  (Step S507) The processing unit 1110 determines whether or not driving evaluation result information has been acquired. If it can be obtained, the process proceeds to step S508, and if not, the process proceeds to step S509.

  (Step S508) The processing unit 1110 outputs the acquired driving evaluation result information.

  (Step S509) The processing unit 1110 determines whether or not the calculated driving score satisfies the issuance condition. If the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S510. If not, the process returns to the upper process.

  (Step S510) The processing unit 1110 issues a driver's license.

  Next, the overall operation of the automobile 12 will be described using the flowchart of FIG.

  (Step S601) The automobile 12 determines whether an in-vehicle receiving unit (not shown) has received an instruction to turn on the engine. If accepted, the process proceeds to step S602; otherwise, the process returns to step S601. The engine is a prime mover of the automobile 12, and may be a motor, for example.

  (Step S602) The automobile 12 performs an engine ON process.

  (Step S603) The in-vehicle control unit 1202 determines whether the in-vehicle receiving unit 1201 has received a braking instruction from the navigation device 11. If received, the process proceeds to step S604; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S605.

  (Step S604) The vehicle-mounted control unit 1202 performs control for braking.

  (Step S605) The vehicle-mounted control unit 1202 determines whether or not the vehicle-mounted receiving unit 1201 has received an automatic travel instruction from the navigation device 11. If received, the process proceeds to step S606; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S607.

  (Step S606) The vehicle-mounted control unit 1202 starts control for automatic traveling.

  (Step S <b> 607) The in-vehicle control unit 1202 determines whether the in-vehicle reception unit 1201 has received other instructions from the navigation device 11. If received, the process proceeds to step S608; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S609.

  (Step S608) The vehicle-mounted control unit 1202 performs processing according to the instruction received in step S607.

  (Step S609) The automobile 12 determines whether or not an in-vehicle receiving unit (not shown) has received an instruction to turn off the engine. If accepted, the process proceeds to step S610; otherwise, the process returns to step S603.

  (Step S610) The automobile 12 performs an engine OFF process. Then, the process returns to step S601.

  In the flowchart of FIG. 6, the process may be terminated by powering off or a process termination interrupt.

  The overall operation of the traveling system 1 described above is merely an example. That is, the overall operation of the traveling system 1 is not limited to the above description.

(Concrete example)
Next, a specific example of the operation of the traveling system 1 will be described. In this specific example, the navigation device 11 is assumed to be a car navigation system installed in the automobile 12 (hereinafter, referred to as car navigation as appropriate). In addition, the automobile 12 is assumed to be an automobile that can automatically travel (hereinafter, referred to as an automobile as appropriate). It is assumed that map information is stored in the map information storage unit 1101 in advance.

(Example 1)
In this example, an example in which an automatic travel instruction is transmitted from the navigation device 11 to the automobile 12 corresponding to the navigation device 11 will be described.

  First, it is assumed that the transmission unit 1108 is determined in advance to transmit an automatic travel instruction in response to reception of destination information by the reception unit 1104. In this case, for example, it is assumed that the user performs an operation for setting a destination on the car navigation system. Then, the reception unit 1104 receives destination information indicating the destination. Then, the transmission unit 1108 transmits an automatic travel instruction to the automobile 12 in response to the reception of the destination information.

  In addition, it is assumed that it is determined in advance that the transmission unit 1108 transmits an automatic travel instruction according to the output of route information by the output unit 1107. In this case, for example, it is assumed that the user performs an operation for setting a destination on the car navigation system. Then, the reception unit 1104 receives destination information indicating the destination. Then, the route search unit 1105 acquires the current position information acquired by the current position information acquisition unit 1103 and the destination information received by the reception unit 1104. Then, the route search unit 1105 searches for a route from the current position to the destination using the map information stored in the map information storage unit 1101, the acquired current position information, and the acquired destination information. . Then, the route search unit 1105 acquires route information indicating the route. Then, the output unit 1107 outputs the route information. Then, the transmission unit 1108 transmits an automatic travel instruction to the automobile 12 according to the output of the route information.

  Note that the in-vehicle receiving unit 1201 receives the automatic traveling instruction transmitted to the automobile 12. And according to reception of the said automatic driving | running | working instruction | indication, the vehicle-mounted control part 1202 starts control for automatic driving | running | working.

(Example 2)
In this example, an example of receiving and outputting other vehicle position situation information will be described. In this example, it is assumed that the navigation device 11 that receives the other vehicle position situation information is the car navigation A, and the navigation device 11 that transmits the other vehicle position situation information is the car navigation B and the car navigation C. In addition, the automobile 12 corresponding to the car navigation A is the automobile 12 corresponding to the automobile A and the car navigation B, and the automobile 12 corresponding to the automobile B and the car navigation C is the automobile C.

  First, it is assumed that the automobile A is traveling automatically. Then, it is assumed that the receiving unit 1106 of the car navigation A has received other vehicle position situation information having destination information from each of the car navigation B and the car navigation C. Then, the output unit 1107 of the car navigation A outputs the two other vehicle position situation information (destination information) together with the map information. At this time, the output unit 1107 of the car navigation A outputs the map information and the destination information so that the destination indicated by each of the two destination information is recorded on the map indicated by the map information. An example of the output is, for example, FIG. In FIG. 7, an icon 51 is an icon indicating the current position of the car navigation A (car A). The icon 52 is an icon indicating the destination of the car navigation B (car B). The icon 53 is an icon indicating the destination of the car navigation C (car C).

  Further, for example, it is assumed that the receiving unit 1106 of the car navigation A receives the other vehicle position situation information including the current position information and the destination information from each of the car navigation B and the car navigation C. Then, the output unit 1107 of the car navigation A outputs the two other vehicle position situation information (current position information and destination information) together with the map information. An example of the output is, for example, FIG. In FIG. 8, icons 51 to 53 are the same as described above. The icon 54 is an icon indicating the current position of the car navigation system B (the car B). The icon 55 is an icon indicating the current position of the car navigation C (car C).

(Example 3)
In this example, an example in which output information is output or a braking instruction is transmitted will be described. In this example, it is assumed that the process management information storage unit 1102 stores the process management information shown in FIG. The process management information includes an ID for uniquely identifying a record, a determination condition, and process content information (item name: process content). The processing content information is output information or a braking instruction. Further, it is assumed that the automobile is running automatically.

  First, it is assumed that the determination information acquisition unit 1109 acquires determination information indicating the inter-vehicle distance from the vehicle ahead, for example, periodically. Then, it is assumed that the determination information acquisition unit 1109 acquires the determination information “vehicle distance: 4.5 m”. The determination information indicates that the distance between the vehicle and the vehicle ahead is 4.5 m. Then, the processing unit 1110 determines that the determination information satisfies the determination condition “inter-vehicle distance <5 m” of “ID = 011” in FIG. 9. Then, the processing unit 1110 acquires the processing content information “ID = 011” in FIG. 9 “the inter-vehicle distance is less than 5 m. Please pay attention to the inter-vehicle distance.”. The processing content information is output information. The output information is a character. Then, the processing unit 1110 outputs the output information on the screen. An example of the output is, for example, FIG.

  Further, for example, it is assumed that a user (driver) operates a brake pedal. Then, the determination information acquisition part 1109 acquires the determination information which shows the depression degree of the brake pedal accompanying the said operation, for example. Here, it is assumed that the judgment information is “accelerator pedal depression degree: 95”. The determination information indicates that the degree of depression of the accelerator pedal is 95 between 0 and 100. Then, the processing unit 1110 determines that the determination information satisfies the determination condition “accelerator pedal depression degree ≧ 90” of “ID = 015” in FIG. 9. Then, the processing unit 1110 acquires the processing content information “rabbit_start.midi” of “ID = 015” in FIG. 9. The processing content information is output information. The output information is a voice (voice file). Then, the processing unit 1110 outputs the output information as a voice.

  Also, for example, assume that the user operates a car and the car is accelerated. Then, the determination information acquisition unit 1109 acquires, for example, determination information indicating the moving speed at the time of the operation and determination information indicating the acceleration accompanying the operation. Here, it is assumed that the determination information is “movement speed: 15 km / h” and “acceleration: 6 m / s ^ 2”. The determination information indicates that the moving speed is 15 km / h and the acceleration is 6 m / s ^ 2. Then, the processing unit 1110 determines that the determination information satisfies the determination condition “(movement speed ≦ 20 km / h) & (acceleration ≧ 5 m / s ^ 2)” of “ID = 013” in FIG. 9. Then, the processing unit 1110 acquires the processing content information “braking instruction” of “ID = 013” in FIG. 9. The processing content information is a braking instruction. Then, the processing unit 1110 transmits the braking instruction to the automobile.

  For example, assume that the user operates the handle. Then, the determination information acquisition unit 1109 acquires, for example, determination information indicating the moving speed at the time of the operation and determination information indicating the angular speed of the handle accompanying the operation. Here, it is assumed that the determination information is “movement speed: 65 km / h” and “steering wheel angular speed: π rad / s”. The determination information indicates that the moving speed is 65 km / h and the steering wheel angular speed is π rad / s. Then, the processing unit 1110 determines that the determination information satisfies the determination condition “(moving speed ≧ 60 km / h) & (steering wheel angular speed ≧ π rad / s)” of “ID = 012” in FIG. 9. Then, the processing unit 1110 acquires the processing content information “braking instruction” of “ID = 012” in FIG. 9. The processing content information is a braking instruction. Then, the processing unit 1110 transmits the braking instruction to the automobile.

(Example 4)
In this example, an example of calculating a driving score will be described. In this example, it is assumed that the process management information storage unit 1102 stores the process management information shown in FIG. The process management information includes an ID for uniquely identifying a record, a determination condition, and process content information (item name: process content). Further, the processing content information is an increment or decrement of the driving score. In addition, it is assumed that a driving score “0” is stored in a driving score storage unit (not shown). Further, it is assumed that the automobile is running automatically.

  First, it is assumed that the user operates the automobile and starts from a stopped state. Then, the determination information acquisition part 1109 acquires the determination information which shows the acceleration at the time of the said start, for example. Here, it is assumed that the determination information is “starting acceleration: 2 m / s ^ 2”. The determination information indicates that the acceleration at the start is 2 m / s ^ 2. Then, the processing unit 1110 determines that the determination information satisfies the determination condition “starting acceleration ≦ 5 m / s ^ 2” of “ID = 014” in FIG. 11. Then, the processing unit 1110 acquires the processing content information “+2” of “ID = 014” in FIG. The processing content information is an increase in driving score. Then, the processing unit 1110 adds the acquired driving score increment “+2” to the driving score “0” stored in the driving score storage unit, and calculates the driving score “2”.

  For example, assume that the user operates the handle. Then, the determination information acquisition unit 1109 acquires, for example, determination information indicating the moving speed at the time of the operation and determination information indicating the angular speed of the handle accompanying the operation. Here, it is assumed that the determination information is “movement speed: 65 km / h” and “steering wheel angular speed: π rad / s”. The determination information indicates that the moving speed is 65 km / h and the steering wheel angular speed is π rad / s. Then, the processing unit 1110 determines that the determination information satisfies the determination condition “(moving speed ≧ 60 km / h) & (steering wheel angular speed ≧ π rad / s)” of “ID = 022” in FIG. Then, the processing unit 1110 acquires the processing content information “−1” of “ID = 022” in FIG. 11. The processing content information is a decrease in the driving score. Then, the processing unit 1110 subtracts the decrement “−1” of the acquired driving score from the driving score “2” stored in the driving score storage unit, and calculates the driving score “1”. In addition, since the decrement of the driving score is a negative value, the processing unit 1110 adds the decrement “−1” of the driving score to the driving score “2”.

  For example, it is assumed that the driving score calculated by the processing unit 1110 as described above is “56”. Further, it is assumed that it is time to output the calculated driving score. The timing is, for example, regularly, every time the driving score is calculated. Then, the processing unit 1110 outputs the driving score on the screen. An example of the output is, for example, FIG.

(Example 5)
In this example, an example in which driving evaluation result information is output will be described. In this example, it is assumed that the processing unit 1110 holds the evaluation management information shown in FIG. 13 in advance. The evaluation management information includes an ID for uniquely identifying a record, an evaluation condition, and driving evaluation result information (item name: evaluation result).

  First, for example, it is assumed that the processing unit 1110 calculates the driving score “92”. Then, the processing unit 1110 determines that the driving score satisfies the evaluation condition “driving score ≧ 90” of “ID = 003” in FIG. 13. Then, the processing unit 1110 acquires the driving evaluation result information “excellent” of “ID = 003” in FIG. 13 and outputs the driving evaluation result information on the screen. An example of the output is, for example, FIG.

(Example 6)
In this example, an example of issuing a driver's license will be described. In this example, it is assumed that the processing unit 1110 holds the issuance condition “driving score ≧ 85” in advance. Further, it is assumed that the driver's license information is held in advance by the processing unit 1110.

  First, for example, it is assumed that the processing unit 1110 calculates the driving score “90”. Then, the processing unit 1110 determines that the driving score satisfies the issuing condition “driving score ≧ 85”. Then, the processing unit 1110 outputs the driver's license information on the screen. An example of the output is, for example, FIG.

  When issuing a driver's license, the processing unit 1110 holds, for example, information indicating a model of the driver's license (hereinafter referred to as model information as appropriate) in advance. Then, the processing unit 1110 receives information indicating the description content (for example, address, name, license number, date of issue, etc.) of the driver's license from a server device (not shown), for example. And the process part 1110 integrates model information and the received information, and comprises driver's license information. Then, the processing unit 1110 outputs the configured driving license information.

  The processing unit 1110 accumulates the driving license information in a predetermined storage area after issuing the driving license. When the user performs a predetermined operation on the navigation device 11, the driver's license indicated by the driver's license information stored in the predetermined storage area can be displayed on the screen. It is preferable to do so.

  As described above, according to the traveling system 1 according to the present embodiment, the user can activate the function without operating the physical switch for enabling the function relating to the automatic traveling. As a result, the user can enable the function without performing an extra operation for enabling the function related to automatic driving, for example.

  In the present embodiment, the traveling system 1 may be a traveling system 2 that includes a navigation device 21, an in-vehicle device 22, and an automobile 23. A conceptual diagram of the traveling system 2 is, for example, FIG. In this case, the navigation device 21 and the in-vehicle device 22 are installed inside the automobile 23. In addition, the components of the navigation device 21 and the processes and operations performed by the navigation device 21 are the same as those of the navigation device 11, and thus the description thereof is omitted. The in-vehicle device 22 includes an in-vehicle receiving unit 1201 and an in-vehicle control unit 1202. That is, the block diagram of the in-vehicle device 22 is the same as the block diagram of the automobile 12. The in-vehicle device 22 is a so-called ECU, for example. The automobile 23 is an automobile capable of automatic traveling.

  In the above case, the navigation device 21 transmits an automatic travel instruction to the in-vehicle device 22. The in-vehicle control unit 1202 controls the automatic driving of the automobile 23 by controlling the operation of each component included in the automobile 23 in which the in-vehicle device 22 is installed. Moreover, the navigation apparatus 21 may acquire judgment information via the vehicle-mounted apparatus 22, for example. In this case, the in-vehicle device 22 acquires the determination information and transmits the determination information to the navigation device 21.

  Further, in each of the above embodiments, it goes without saying that two or more communication units existing in one apparatus may be physically realized by one medium.

  In addition, the traveling system in each of the above embodiments may be, for example, a stand-alone device or a server device in a server / client system.

  In each of the above embodiments, each process or each function may be realized by centralized processing by a single device or a single system, or distributed by a plurality of devices or a plurality of systems. It may be realized by being processed.

  In each of the above embodiments, each component may be configured by dedicated hardware, or a component that can be realized by software may be realized by executing a program. For example, each component can be realized by a program execution unit such as a CPU reading and executing a software program recorded on a recording medium such as a hard disk or a semiconductor memory.

  Moreover, the software which implement | achieves the navigation apparatus in each said embodiment is the following programs, for example. That is, this program uses a computer that can access a map information storage unit that stores map information that is information about a map, a current position information acquisition unit that acquires current position information that is information indicating the current position, and a destination. The destination indicated by the destination information from the current position indicated by the current position information, using the reception unit that receives the destination information that is the information indicated, the map information, the current position information, and the destination information. Is a route search unit that searches for a route up to and acquires route information that is information indicating the route, an output unit that outputs the route information, and an instruction to start automatic driving in response to reception of the destination information This is a program for causing an automatic traveling instruction to function as a transmission unit for transmitting to a corresponding automobile.

  Moreover, the software which implement | achieves the motor vehicle in each said embodiment is the following programs, for example. That is, this program uses the computer as an in-vehicle receiving unit that receives an automatic driving instruction that is an instruction to start automatic driving, and an in-vehicle control unit that starts control for automatic driving in response to the reception of the automatic driving instruction. It is a program to make it function.

  In the program, the functions realized by the program do not include functions that can be realized only by hardware.

  The program may be executed by being downloaded from a server or the like, or a program recorded on a predetermined recording medium (for example, an optical disk such as a CD-ROM, a magnetic disk, a semiconductor memory, or the like) is read out. May be executed. Further, this program may be used as a program constituting a program product.

  Moreover, the computer which performs the said program may be single, and plural may be sufficient as it. That is, centralized processing may be performed, or distributed processing may be performed.

  FIG. 17 is an overview of a computer system 9 that executes the above-described program to realize the traveling system and the like of the above-described embodiment. The above-described embodiments can be realized by computer hardware and a computer program executed thereon.

  In FIG. 17, the computer system 9 includes a computer 901 including a CD-ROM drive 9011, a keyboard 902, a mouse 903, and a monitor 904.

  FIG. 18 is a block diagram of the computer system 9. In FIG. 18, in addition to the CD-ROM drive 9011, a computer 901 is connected to an MPU 9013, a ROM 9014 for storing a program such as a bootup program, and an MPU 9013, and temporarily stores an instruction of an application program. A RAM 9015 for providing a temporary storage space, a hard disk 9015 for storing application programs, system programs, and data, and a bus 9016 for interconnecting a CD-ROM drive 9011, an MPU 9012, and the like are provided. Although not shown here, the computer 901 may further include a network card that provides connection to a LAN.

  A program that causes the computer system 9 to execute functions such as the traveling system of the above-described embodiment may be stored in the CD-ROM 9101, inserted into the CD-ROM drive 9011, and further transferred to the hard disk 9015. Alternatively, the program may be transmitted to the computer 901 via a network (not shown) and stored in the hard disk 9015. The program is loaded into the RAM 9014 when executed. The program may be loaded directly from the CD-ROM 9101 or the network.

  The program does not necessarily include an operating system (OS) or a third-party program that causes the computer 901 to execute functions such as the traveling system of the above-described embodiment. The program only needs to include an instruction portion that calls an appropriate function (module) in a controlled manner and obtains a desired result. How the computer system 9 operates is well known and will not be described in detail.

  Further, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various modifications are possible, and it goes without saying that these are also included in the scope of the present invention.

  As described above, the traveling system according to the present invention has an effect that the function can be validated without operating a physical switch for validating the function related to automatic traveling, and car navigation. It is useful as a system.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Traveling system 11 Navigation apparatus 12 Car 1101 Map information storage part 1102 Process management information storage part 1103 Current position information acquisition part 1104 Reception part 1105 Route search part 1106 Reception part 1107 Output part 1108 Transmission part 1109 Judgment information acquisition part 1110 Processing part 1201 In-vehicle receiver 1202 In-vehicle controller

Claims (18)

A travel system comprising a navigation device and an automobile capable of automatic travel,
The navigation device
A map information storage unit that stores map information that is information about the map;
A current position information acquisition unit for acquiring current position information, which is information indicating the current position;
A reception unit for receiving destination information which is information indicating the destination;
Information indicating the route by searching for a route from the current position indicated by the current position information to the destination indicated by the destination information using the map information, the current position information, and the destination information. A route search unit that acquires route information that is,
An output unit for outputting the route information;
A transmission unit that transmits an automatic driving instruction that is an instruction to start automatic driving to a vehicle when a predetermined condition is satisfied;
The car is
An in-vehicle receiving unit that receives the automatic travel instruction from the navigation device;
A traveling system comprising: an in-vehicle control unit that starts control for automatic traveling in response to reception of the automatic traveling instruction. The transmitter is
The traveling system according to claim 1, wherein the automatic traveling instruction is transmitted to the automobile in response to reception of the destination information. The transmitter is
The traveling system according to claim 1, wherein the automatic traveling instruction is transmitted to the vehicle according to the output of the route information. The transmitter is
The traveling system according to claim 1, wherein the automatic traveling instruction is transmitted to the automobile when the automobile starts traveling on an expressway. The navigation device
A receiving unit that receives from one or more other navigation devices one or more other vehicle position status information that is information indicating a status of a position based on the traveling of the other vehicle;
The output unit is
The traveling system according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the one or more other vehicle position situation information is also output. The in-vehicle controller is
The traveling system according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein control for automatic traveling is performed so that the vehicle travels in a group with one or more other cars heading to the same destination. The navigation device
A determination information acquisition unit that acquires one or more pieces of determination information that is information used to determine the safety of driving of the vehicle from the vehicle while the vehicle is running automatically;
The traveling system according to any one of claims 1 to 6, further comprising a processing unit that performs a predetermined process in accordance with the one or more pieces of determination information. The navigation device
Process management information in which one or more pieces of process management information, which is information having judgment conditions that are conditions relating to the one or more pieces of judgment information, and process content information that is information output to a user or an instruction to perform braking is stored A storage unit;
The processor is
The processing content information corresponding to the safe driving determination condition satisfied by the one or more determination information is acquired from the processing management information storage unit and the processing using the processing content information is performed during the automatic driving of the vehicle. 7. The traveling system according to 7. The processor is
The traveling system according to claim 7, wherein the driving system evaluates driving of the automobile by the user using the one or more pieces of determination information, and outputs driving evaluation result information which is information indicating a result of the evaluation. The processor is
The traveling system according to claim 9, wherein a driver's license is issued when the result of the evaluation indicates that the user is driving the automobile well. The navigation apparatus which comprises the driving | running | working system as described in any one of Claims 1-10. The motor vehicle which comprises the traveling system as described in any one of Claims 1-10. A map information storage unit that stores map information that is information about the map;
A current position information acquisition unit for acquiring current position information, which is information indicating the current position;
A reception unit for receiving destination information which is information indicating the destination;
Information indicating the route by searching for a route from the current position indicated by the current position information to the destination indicated by the destination information using the map information, the current position information, and the destination information. A route search unit that acquires route information that is,
An output unit for outputting the route information;
A navigation apparatus comprising: a transmission unit that transmits an automatic driving instruction that is an instruction to start automatic driving to a corresponding automobile capable of automatic driving when a predetermined condition is satisfied. An in-vehicle receiver that receives the automatic driving instruction from the navigation device that transmits the automatic driving instruction that is an instruction to start automatic driving;
An automobile comprising: an in-vehicle control unit that starts control for automatic driving in response to reception of the automatic driving instruction. A map information storage unit that stores map information that is information about the map;
An automatic travel instruction method performed using a current position information acquisition unit, a reception unit, a route search unit, an output unit, and a transmission unit,
The current position information acquisition unit,
A current position information acquisition step for acquiring current position information, which is information indicating the current position;
The reception unit
A reception step for receiving destination information which is information indicating the destination;
The route search unit
Information indicating the route by searching for a route from the current position indicated by the current position information to the destination indicated by the destination information using the map information, the current position information, and the destination information. A route search step for acquiring the route information,
The output unit is
An output step of outputting the route information;
The transmitter is
An automatic travel instruction method comprising: a transmission step of transmitting an automatic travel instruction, which is an instruction to start automatic travel, to a corresponding automobile capable of automatic travel when a predetermined condition is satisfied. An automatic traveling control method performed using an in-vehicle receiving unit and an in-vehicle control unit,
The in-vehicle receiving unit is
On-vehicle reception step of receiving the automatic driving instruction from the navigation device that transmits the automatic driving instruction that is an instruction to start automatic driving;
The in-vehicle control unit is
An automatic driving control method comprising: an in-vehicle control step of starting control for automatic driving in response to reception of the automatic driving instruction. A computer that can access a map information storage unit that stores map information that is information about the map,
A current position information acquisition unit for acquiring current position information, which is information indicating the current position;
A reception unit for receiving destination information which is information indicating the destination;
Information indicating the route by searching for a route from the current position indicated by the current position information to the destination indicated by the destination information using the map information, the current position information, and the destination information. A route search unit for acquiring route information,
An output unit for outputting the route information;
A program for causing an automatic traveling instruction, which is an instruction to start automatic traveling, to function as a transmission unit that transmits to a corresponding vehicle capable of automatic traveling when a predetermined condition is satisfied. Computer
An in-vehicle receiver that receives the automatic driving instruction from a navigation device that transmits an automatic driving instruction that is an instruction to start automatic driving;
The program for functioning as a vehicle-mounted control part which starts control for automatic driving | running | working according to reception of the said automatic driving | running | working instruction | indication.

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