JP2016091165A - Device and program - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To prevent such a situation in which, processing which should be executed when an accident occurs actually is executed when accident occurrence is detected by a detection error.SOLUTION: A device executes a control for storing first information when a first condition is satisfied, and in a recognition point where the first condition is satisfied because of an event which does not require storage of the first information, even when the first condition is satisfied again, does not execute the control for storing the first information.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

  The present invention relates to an apparatus used in a moving body and a program for causing the apparatus used in the moving body to function.

  In recent years, a drive recorder has been mounted on a moving body such as an automobile for the purpose of analyzing the situation at the time of an accident.

  The drive recorder is acquired by, for example, a camera for imaging the surroundings of the vehicle, an acceleration sensor for detecting abnormalities such as sudden braking and sudden steering to avoid a collision accident or accident, and the camera imaging. A storage medium for storing the image data.

  Then, the surrounding video data while traveling is always photographed by the camera. Also, the output from the acceleration sensor is monitored, and if the acceleration exceeds a predetermined threshold, it is considered that an abnormality such as a sudden brake or a sudden handle has occurred to avoid a collision accident or accident. The image data for a predetermined time before and after is stored in a storage medium that stores the image data. The video data that is always taken is overwritten as time passes, but the image data stored in the storage medium is not overwritten when the acceleration exceeds a predetermined threshold, and can be reproduced at a later date. Become.

  Thereby, the user can confirm the situation around the vehicle when an abnormality such as a sudden brake or a sudden handle occurs in order to avoid a collision accident or an accident. An example of such a drive recorder is described in Patent Document 1, for example.

  It is also conceivable to store not only image data but also a point where acceleration exceeds a predetermined threshold in a storage medium. And it is also conceivable to superimpose and display information representing a point where acceleration exceeds a predetermined threshold on a map displayed by a car navigation device that provides operation guidance to a user who uses a moving body.

  Here, a basic function of the car navigation device will be described as a premise for such a case.

  An example of a car navigation device is described in Patent Document 2, for example. The car navigation device described in Patent Literature 2 includes a position detection unit that detects the current position of the host vehicle by performing positioning using GPS (Global Positioning System), a storage unit that stores road type information, and the like. A display unit for displaying an image.

  Then, the car navigation device described in Patent Document 1 creates information for operation guidance based on the position of the destination, the current position of the host vehicle, the type information of the road, and the like, It is displayed on the display unit with the map information.

  By displaying on the map an icon representing a point where the acceleration exceeds the predetermined threshold value in the information for operation guidance, the user can recognize a point where the acceleration has exceeded the predetermined threshold value in the past. It is possible to easily grasp where it is.

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  As described above, by using the function of the drive recorder, video data when an accident or the like occurs can be stored and reproduced, or a point where the accident or the like has occurred can be stored. Furthermore, if the function of the car navigation device is also used, an icon or the like indicating a point where an accident or the like has occurred can be displayed on the map.

  However, the method for detecting the occurrence of an accident using measurement information such as acceleration completely eliminates the possibility that an accident or the like may be erroneously detected even though the accident has not occurred. I can't. In other words, if the acceleration exceeds a predetermined threshold, it can only be regarded as an accident or the like, and even if the acceleration exceeds a predetermined threshold, an accident or the like actually occurs. If not, it is possible.

  Here, a case where such erroneous detection is performed will be described using a specific example.

  For example, suppose that there is a point on the road where there is a step with a certain level of drop. Then, every time the moving body equipped with the drive recorder passes through the step at the point, it receives a constant impact corresponding to the drop in the step, and accordingly the acceleration exceeds the threshold value every time it passes. As a result, it is considered that an accident or the like has occurred at that point every time the vehicle passes.

  However, the event that the vehicle simply travels at a point with a step is not an event that should be detected in connection with the function of the drive recorder. Events that should be detected in connection with the function of the drive recorder are, for example, an event that an accident occurred due to contact with another vehicle, etc., or an inappropriate risk such as sudden braking or turning to avoid the accident. It is an event that driving was performed.

  In other words, with the drive recorder function, in light of the original purpose of what video data is recorded for, it is inappropriate to consider that an accident has occurred when driving on a point with a step, It can be said that it is a false detection to consider that an accident or the like has occurred.

  In addition, when erroneous detection is performed in this way, many problems occur in connection with erroneous detection. This point will be described below.

  As a matter of course, since the capacity of the storage medium is finite, there is an upper limit to the number of video data that can be stored. Nevertheless, if unnecessary video data is saved due to erroneous detection, there arises a problem that the storage capacity of the storage medium is wasted. Also, in connection with this, there is a problem that the video data at the time of the accident cannot be stored despite the fact that the free space of the storage medium is insufficient due to unnecessary video data and the accident has actually occurred. There is also a problem that the video data stored on the basis is erased by overwriting.

  Furthermore, when an icon or the like representing a point where an accident or the like has occurred is displayed on the map as described above, an icon representing a point where an erroneous detection has been performed is also displayed. This also causes a problem that it becomes difficult to see an icon representing a point where an accident or the like that should be displayed actually occurs or the map itself.

  Therefore, the present invention provides an apparatus and a program capable of preventing a process to be performed when an accident or the like actually occurs despite the occurrence of an accident or the like being erroneously detected. Objective.

  (1) An apparatus for performing control for storing first information when a first condition is satisfied, wherein the first information is generated due to an event that does not require storage of the first information. An apparatus that does not perform control for storing the first information even if the first condition is satisfied again at an authorized point that is a point where the condition is satisfied.

  As described above, even if the first condition is satisfied again at the authorized point where the first condition is satisfied due to an event that does not require storage of the first information, the first condition is satisfied. A configuration in which information is not stored is preferable. Thereby, the amount of data to be stored can be reduced. In particular, when an event that does not require storage of the first information occurs every time at the same point, the first information may not be stored every time. This can prevent the storage capacity of the storage medium storing the first information from becoming full.

  In particular, at a point other than the authorized point, the first information may be stored when the first condition is satisfied. Accordingly, the first information may be stored at a point where the first condition is satisfied due to an event that requires storage of the first information. For example, an event that does not require storage of the first information does not occur every time at the same point, but the first information may be stored at a point where an event that requires storage of the first information occurs. I can do it. As a result, the first information that is really necessary can be stored.

  In addition, this apparatus may be realized by an apparatus including the function of a drive recorder. By doing so, the present apparatus may be realized by hardware for realizing the function of the drive recorder. For example, software for realizing the functions of this apparatus may be operated using an arithmetic processing device that performs arithmetic processing for realizing the functions of the drive recorder and a storage device. Further, for example, it may be determined whether or not the first condition is satisfied by using a measurement result by a sensor for realizing the function of the drive recorder. In particular, the sensor may be an acceleration sensor, and it may be determined whether the first condition is satisfied based on the acceleration measured by the acceleration sensor. Furthermore, for example, the control target for storing the first information may be information storage control by the function of the drive recorder.

  In addition, the “first condition” may be that the predetermined information has a predetermined pattern, and the predetermined information may be information that changes particularly as the moving body moves. For example, it may be a case where “information that changes as the moving body moves” becomes a predetermined pattern. The “predetermined pattern” may be a state in which the predetermined state continues or has a predetermined correlation with a pre-stored pattern. In particular, as described in (2) below It is good to do so. In addition, if a shock is detected when a moving object is in a collision accident, or when a shock such as a sudden brake or sudden handle is generated to avoid an accident, etc. It is preferable that the information changing in a predetermined pattern. By doing so, it is only necessary to store the first information when an abnormality such as a sudden brake or a sudden handle occurs in order to avoid a collision accident or an accident.

  Further, the “first information” may be information related to an event that causes the first condition to be satisfied. For example, the inside of the moving body or the periphery of the moving body captured by an imaging device mounted on the moving body The image data is good. By doing so, it is only necessary to confirm the situation inside or around the moving body when the first condition is satisfied. Furthermore, although the image data used as the first information may be a still image, it may be a moving image recorded before and after the first condition is satisfied, including the time when the first condition is satisfied. By doing so, not only the time when the first condition is satisfied, but also the situation before and after the first condition is satisfied may be confirmed.

  Furthermore, the “event that does not require storage of the first information” may be an event that is not intended as a target event that requires storage of the first information in light of the use of the apparatus. By doing so, it may be possible to prevent the first information from being stored even though an unintended event has occurred.

  In particular, the use of this apparatus may be control of information stored by a drive recorder. For example, it may be controlled whether to store video data when the drive recorder detects an impact. In this case, for example, if it is a false detection that the impact is not caused by an accident or the like but is caused by passing through a step, the video data may be controlled not to be stored. On the other hand, when the impact is caused by an accident or the like, the video data may be controlled to be stored. By doing this, it is possible to prevent the storage capacity of the storage medium from becoming full. Moreover, since it is possible to prevent the storage capacity of the storage medium from becoming full, it is only necessary to store and leave a really necessary image such as an image when an accident occurs.

  Furthermore, the “authorized point” may be a point that is recognized as a point where the first condition is satisfied due to an event that does not require storage of the first information. For example, when the moving object passes through a certain point, the first condition is satisfied, but it is recognized that it is caused by an event that does not require storage of the first information. This certain point may be an authorized point. The authorization point may be authorized according to a user operation, for example. By doing so, it is only necessary to be able to perform accurate authorization based not only on the criterion of whether or not the first condition is satisfied, but also on the judgment of the user.

  (2) The apparatus characterized in that the first condition includes that the measurement information that changes with the movement of the moving body on which the apparatus is mounted changes to predetermined information.

  Thus, it is good to set it as the structure which determines whether 1st information is memorize | stored based on the measurement information which changes with the movement of the mobile body carrying this apparatus. By doing so, the first information may be stored according to the moving state of the moving body. Furthermore, it is good to set it as the structure which measures the information which changes with a movement of a mobile body by this apparatus. By doing so, the processing can be completed by this apparatus.

  In addition, even if the first condition is satisfied according to the moving state of the moving object, the authorized point may be configured not to store the first information. Thus, the first information may not be stored based on only the moving state of the moving body.

(3) When the first condition is satisfied, storing second information that is information for specifying a position of the point where the first condition is satisfied;
When the second condition is satisfied, the second information specifying the position of a point other than the certified point is output, but the second information specifying the position of the certified point is not output. A device characterized by.

  Thus, when the 2nd condition is satisfied, it is good to have composition which outputs the information which specifies the point where the 1st condition other than the authorized point was satisfied. Thereby, the point where the first condition is satisfied at the output destination may be specified.

  Further, in this way, it is preferable that the information specifying the position of the authorized point is not output. As a result, both information for identifying a point where the first condition other than the authorized point is satisfied and information for identifying the position of the authorized point are output, and the amount of information to be output becomes excessive. Can be prevented.

  “Output” may be performed, for example, by displaying it on a screen referred to by the user. By doing so, the user may be able to specify a point where the first condition other than the authorized point is satisfied. In this case, since the information for identifying the authorized spot is not output on the screen referred to by the user, it is possible to prevent the screen from becoming difficult to see.

  The “second information” may be an icon displayed on a map, for example. In this case, it is particularly preferable to change the icon display mode according to the degree to which the first condition is satisfied or the order in which the first condition is satisfied. For example, the display mode may be changed by changing the color of the icon, changing the shape, or adding a number. By doing in this way, the user who referred the map and the icon should just be able to recognize the grade which satisfied the 1st condition, the order which met the 1st condition, etc.

  The “second condition” may be a condition that is satisfied when it is desirable to refer to the second information at the output destination. For example, the second condition may be to display a map referred to by the user. In particular, it is better to make it as described in (4) below.

  (4) The device characterized in that the second condition includes that the device approaches a point where the first condition is satisfied.

  As described above, the second condition is that the device has approached a point where the first condition is satisfied, and when the second condition is satisfied, the point where the first condition is satisfied is specified. A configuration for outputting information is preferable. Thereby, the output destination may know that the first condition has been satisfied in the past in the vicinity of the device.

  For example, the output may be performed on a screen referred to by the user. By doing so, the user may be able to grasp that the first condition has been satisfied in the past in the vicinity of the current position of the apparatus.

  (5) When the third condition is satisfied, the second information specifying the position of the authorized spot is output.

  As described above, when the third condition is satisfied, the second information specifying the position of the authorized point may be output. Thereby, the position of the authorized spot may be specified at the output destination. For example, the output may be performed on a screen referred to by the user. By doing so, the user can specify the position of the authorized point. Thereby, for example, since the authorized point will be passed from now on, it may be known in advance that an event that satisfies the first condition will occur again. In addition, it is only necessary to understand the reason why the first information is not stored even though the first condition should be satisfied.

  The “third condition” may be a condition that is satisfied when it is desirable to refer to the position of the authorized spot at the output destination. For example, the third condition may be that an operation for confirming the position of the authorized spot is received from the user.

  (6) The apparatus characterized in that the second information about the authorized spot and the second information about the spot other than the authorized spot are displayed with different display modes.

  Thus, it is good to set it as the structure which outputs the 2nd information which is the information which pinpoints the position of the point where the 1st condition was satisfy | filled with the display mode which differs in an authorized point and other points. Thereby, the position of the authorized spot at the output destination and the position of the spot where the first condition other than the authorized spot is satisfied may be distinguished by the output destination.

  (7) The apparatus, wherein the authorized point is determined based on a user operation that refers to the stored information when the first condition is satisfied.

  Thus, it is good to set it as the structure by which the said authorized spot is determined based on a user's operation. Thereby, the authorized point can be determined more accurately than the authorized point is determined by automatic determination of the apparatus. In addition, it is not necessary to set in the apparatus what kind of reference to determine whether or not it is an authorized point.

  Moreover, if it does in this way, a user will determine a recognition point, referring the information memorize | stored when the 1st condition is satisfy | filled. As a result, the authorized point can be determined more accurately than when information is not referred to.

  The information stored when the first condition is satisfied may be either the first information or the second information, but if it is both, it is better because the user's judgment material increases.

  For example, the first information may be image data captured when the first condition is satisfied. By doing so, the user may determine whether or not it is an authorized point after referring to the image data.

  The second information may be, for example, information that specifies the position of a point that satisfies the first condition. By doing so, the user may be able to determine whether or not the spot is a certified spot after grasping the position of the spot that satisfies the first condition.

  (8) The first condition includes a 1-1 condition and a 1-2 condition, and the 1-1 condition is caused by an event that does not require storage of the first information. In the authorized point where it is authorized that the first condition is satisfied, the control for storing the first information is not performed when the first condition is satisfied again. An apparatus characterized by performing control for storing the first information when satisfied.

  As described above, even if the 1-1 condition is satisfied again at a point that has become the authorized point after satisfying the 1-1 condition due to an event that does not require the storage of the first information. The first information may not be stored. Thereby, the amount of data to be stored can be reduced. In particular, when the same event occurs every time at the same point, it is not necessary to store the first information every time. For example, if there is a step, a similar impact occurs every time the point is passed, but it is not necessary to store the first information every time at such a point.

  As described above, even if the point is an authorized point after satisfying the 1-1 condition, if the 1-2 condition is satisfied, the first information is stored. Good. Thereby, even if it is a point once recognized as a certified point, the first information may be stored if the condition 1-2 is satisfied. In particular, even if the same event occurs at the same point each time, the first information may be stored when a different event occurs instead of the same event at the point. For example, if a point has a level difference, the same level of impact occurs each time it passes through this point. However, if the level of impact is not the same level but more than that level, the first information can be stored. I can do it.

  The “1-1 condition” and the “1-2 condition” may be obtained by further distinguishing the first condition. For example, if the first condition is that the measured acceleration exceeds the threshold value, a plurality of threshold values are provided, and the first condition is satisfied when the first threshold value is exceeded. When the second threshold value, which is a larger value than the first threshold value, is exceeded, it is preferable that the first-second condition is satisfied. In this way, if an accident or the like occurs at an authorized point and an impact that is greater than the always detected impact due to the step at the authorized point occurs, the first information is stored. I can do it.

  (9) The first condition includes a plurality of conditions step by step according to the size of the threshold. When the conditions are arranged in order from the smallest threshold, the first and second conditions are: The apparatus includes a plurality of conditions including a condition that is the next order of the first-first conditions or a condition that follows a condition that is the next order of the first-first conditions.

  As described above, when either the condition that becomes the next order of the first-first condition or the condition after the next order is satisfied in the order of the smallest threshold, the first information is stored. Control should be performed. Thereby, in the point made into the authorized point because the 1-1 condition was satisfied, although the 1-2 condition that is the next order of the 1-1 condition was satisfied, This may prevent a situation in which the first information is not stored.

  For example, when the conditions are arranged in order from the smallest threshold, it is assumed that n conditions are arranged such as condition 1, condition 2, condition 3,... Condition n. Then, the first information is not stored even if the condition 1 is satisfied again at the point determined as the authorized point because the condition 1 is satisfied. This is because the condition 1 is only satisfied each time due to the level difference at the authorized spot, and no accident or the like has occurred. In addition to this, for example, even if the condition 2 or the condition 3 is satisfied, the first information may not be stored. However, if all the conditions set in stages are not subject to the first information, the first information is not stored even though the first information should be stored. A situation may occur. For example, let us consider a case where a condition 2 with a higher threshold is satisfied instead of a condition 1 that is satisfied every time due to a step at the authorized point because an accident or the like has occurred. In this case, it is preferable to store the first information because an accident or the like has occurred. Therefore, if at least the condition 2 is satisfied, the first information may be stored.

  (10) The first condition includes a plurality of conditions in stages according to the size of the threshold, and at least when the condition with the highest threshold is satisfied, An apparatus for storing first information.

  Thus, when the condition with the highest threshold is satisfied among the plurality of conditions according to the threshold, the first information may be stored without asking whether or not it is an authorized spot. This may prevent a situation in which the first information is not stored even though the condition with the highest threshold is satisfied.

  In the case where a plurality of threshold values are provided, even if an impact that exceeds the highest threshold value occurs, the first information may not be stored if it is an authorized point. However, if this is done, the first information will not be stored even if a significant impact occurs. Such a significant impact is considered to be caused by an accident or the like. Therefore, it is preferable to store the first information. Therefore, as described in (10), when the highest threshold value is exceeded, the first information may be stored.

  (11) The device is characterized in that the authorized spot is defined by a distance range representing the authorized spot and a passing direction when passing through the authorized spot.

  Thus, it is good to set it as the structure which defines an authorized spot not only by a distance range but the passage direction at the time of passing an authorized spot. By doing so, when entering the range of the authorized point from a certain direction, it can be determined that the user is located in the defined authorized point. On the other hand, when entering the distance range of the authorized spot from another direction, it may be determined that the area is not located at the defined authorized spot.

  For example, the first condition is satisfied every time when entering the distance range of the authorized point from a certain direction, but every time when entering the distance range of the authorized point from another direction, the first condition is satisfied. The configuration described in (11) may be used at a point where the condition 1 is not satisfied. This is because, at a point where the first condition is satisfied every time, it is preferable to determine that the point is an authorized point even if the first condition is satisfied and not record the first information.

  For example, it is assumed that there is a step in one lane (assuming it is an up lane) of a two-lane road, and there is no step in the other lane (assuming it is a down lane). In this case, when the vehicle enters the distance range from the ascending lane to the authorized point, a certain impact occurs due to passing through the step every time. Therefore, in this case, it is preferable not to store the first information on the assumption that the authorized point has been passed. On the other hand, when entering the distance range of the authorized point from the down lane, there is no step, so there is usually no impact. If an impact occurs, it may be caused by an accident or the like. Therefore, in this case, it is preferable to store the first information as not passing through the authorized point. Therefore, considering the case where it is necessary to change whether or not to memorize depending on the passing direction, the authorized point passes not only the distance range but also the authorized point as in (11) above. It is good to be able to judge whether it passed the authorized point after defining by the passing direction at the time.

  (12) When the first condition is continuously satisfied at a plurality of points at intervals less than a predetermined time interval, and the plurality of points are all certified points, the plurality of certifieds An apparatus characterized in that a point is set as one group, and information for specifying the position of the one group is output instead of information for specifying the position of each of the plurality of authorized points.

  Thus, when the points where the first condition is satisfied are continuous, and each of the plurality of points is an authorized point, the plurality of points are set as one group, and the position of one group is specified. It is preferable that the information to be output is output. Further, in this way, it is preferable that a plurality of pieces of information specifying the positions of a plurality of points are not output.

  By doing so, the information specifying the position of one group may be output at the output destination instead of outputting each information specifying a plurality of points. For example, it may be performed on a screen on which the user refers to the output destination. By doing so, it is possible to prevent all the information specifying the positions of the plurality of points from being displayed and making the screen difficult to see. In addition, information for specifying the position of each of a plurality of points is not displayed, but information for specifying the position of one group is displayed, so that the user can grasp that there are a plurality of authorized points at that position. Good.

  There are roads where steps are continuously provided for the purpose of suppressing traveling speed and alerting the driver of a moving body by applying sound and vibration. When passing through such a road, the first condition is continuously satisfied. However, if information for specifying each point is output for each point that satisfies these first conditions, the amount of information that is output increases. Therefore, by treating each point as one group and outputting information for specifying the position of the one group, it is possible to prevent the output information from being unnecessarily increased.

  (13) A point that is recognized as the authorized point in any one or both of the case where a predetermined time has elapsed since it was recognized as the authorized point and the number of the authorized points reaches a predetermined number. A part or all of the device is not handled as the authorized point.

  Thus, it is good to set it as the structure which is not handled with an authorized point, when predetermined time passes after authorized with an authorized point. By doing in this way, the number of authorized spots can always be kept below a predetermined number.

  Thereby, it is possible to prevent the number of authorized points from becoming enormous. If the number of authorized spots becomes enormous, if the information for specifying the location of the authorized spot is output, a large number of authorized spots will be output, and thus the number of authorized spots becomes enormous. It is preferable to prevent this.

  In particular, if the device is a device that is used continuously for a long period of time, the number of authorized points increases as the period of use becomes longer.

  (14) The apparatus, wherein when the first condition is not satisfied despite passing the authorized spot, the authorized spot is not handled as the authorized spot.

  In this way, if it is authorized as an authorized spot, but the first condition is not satisfied even though it has passed through the authorized spot, the authorized spot is not treated as the authorized spot. Good. Thus, a point that should no longer be an authorized point may not be treated as an authorized point.

  For example, since there is a step at a certain point, it is assumed that an impact that satisfies the first condition occurs every time the vehicle passes. In this case, this certain point is set as an authorized point. However, when the situation changes, for example, when the level difference disappears, an impact that satisfies the first condition does not occur even when passing through this certain point. In such a case, it is better not to handle this certain point as an authorized point. This is because the point where the first condition is satisfied every time it passes through is a point where the first condition is not satisfied even if it passes due to a change in the situation despite being recognized as a certified point. .

  (15) A drive recorder function and a car navigation function are provided, and the first information is image data captured by the drive recorder function, and the image data captured by the drive recorder function is not required to be stored. On the map displayed by the car navigation function, the point where the first condition is satisfied is set as the certified point, and the information that specifies the position of the point other than the certified point that satisfies the first condition A device characterized by being displayed.

  As described above, when the first condition is satisfied, the image data captured by the drive recorder function may be stored. Thereby, even after the first condition is satisfied, the image data captured by the drive recorder function may be used. “Image data captured by the drive recorder function” means, for example, an image of the surroundings of the moving object that is captured when the moving object on which the apparatus is mounted is subjected to a certain impact due to contact with another object. Should be converted into data.

  Further, in this way, at an authorized point where the first condition is satisfied due to an event that does not require storage of the image data captured by the drive recorder function, the image data captured by the drive recorder function is It is good to have a configuration that does not store. Accordingly, it is only necessary to prevent image data resulting from an event that does not require storage of image data from being stored each time the authorized point is passed. The event that does not require storage of image data may be, for example, that a moving body on which the device is mounted has passed through a step. The fact that the first condition is satisfied due to an event that does not require storage of image data may be that, for example, an impact is detected when a moving body on which the device is mounted passes through a step. .

  Furthermore, when the information for specifying the position of the point satisfying the first condition is displayed on the map displayed by the car navigation function, the information for specifying the position of the authorized point is not displayed. Good. Thereby, it can be prevented that more information than necessary is displayed on the map. “Displaying the information specifying the position of the point satisfying the first condition on the map displayed by the car navigation function” specifies the position of the point satisfying the first condition on the map, for example. An icon should be displayed.

  (16) A program for causing a computer to function as the device according to any one of (1) to (15).

  In this way, by setting the computer to function as the apparatus described in any one of (1) to (15) above, all or at least one of the functions of the apparatus described in (1) to (15)) is performed. The part may be realized by a computer.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to prevent a process to be performed when an accident or the like actually occurs even though the occurrence of an accident or the like is erroneously detected.

It is a block diagram showing the basic composition of the embodiment of the present invention. It is an image figure explaining three video recording in embodiment of this invention. It is a display example showing the list | wrist of the icon corresponding to manual recording and event recording in embodiment of this invention. It is a display example of the pop-up display at the time of event occurrence in the embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart showing the basic operation | movement at the time of recognition of the false detection recognition point in embodiment of this invention. It is a display example showing about an example of a display example on a map of an event icon in an embodiment of the present invention. It is an example of a display at the time of displaying the list of icons and a map corresponding to manual recording and event recording in the present invention. It is a display example showing about an example of a display example on a map of a history icon in an embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure (1/4) represented about the screen transition in embodiment of this invention. It is a figure (2/4) showing about the screen transition in embodiment of this invention. It is a figure (3/4) represented about the screen transition in embodiment of this invention. It is a figure (4/4) showing about the screen transition in embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram showing the fundamental structure of the power supply control part in embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart (1/2) showing the basic operation | movement at the time of the power supply control in embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart (2/2) showing the fundamental operation | movement at the time of the power supply control in embodiment of this invention. It is an example of a display when the drive recorder is not started in the embodiment of the present invention. It is an example of a display when operating the navigation function in the embodiment of the present invention. It is a 6-face drawing showing the example of mounting of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining the notch provided in the example of mounting of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining the speaker slit of embodiment of this invention. It is a figure showing the state connected with the cradle and base part in the example of mounting of embodiment of this invention.

  Next, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

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First, the configuration of an integrated apparatus 1000 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing functional blocks included in the integrated apparatus 1000.

  Referring to FIG. 1, the integrated apparatus 1000 includes a first control unit 100, a touch panel 110, a speaker 120, a notification LED 130, a button 140, a television tuner 150, a GPS sensor 160, an acceleration sensor 170, and a first storage unit 180. A main storage unit 190, a second control unit 200, a camera 210, a microphone 220, a second storage unit 230, a power supply unit 310, and a USB terminal 320.

  Here, the 1st control part 100 is a control part which implement | achieves the function as a car navigation apparatus exclusively. On the other hand, the 2nd control part 200 is a control part which implement | achieves the function as a drive recorder exclusively. And the 1st control part 100 and the 2nd control part 200 realize control of integrated device 1000 by cooperation. In other words, the integrated device 1000 is a device that has both a function as a car navigation device and a function as a drive recorder. In the following description, it is assumed that the integrated device 1000 is used by being installed on a dashboard of an automobile that is a moving body.

  Next, functions of these units will be described in more detail.

  The first control unit 100 includes a touch panel 110, a speaker 120, a notification LED (Light Emitting Diode) 130, a button 140, a TV tuner 150, a GPS (Global Positioning System) sensor 160, an acceleration sensor, among other parts described above. 170, the first storage unit 180 and the main storage unit 190 are controlled.

  Specifically, the first control unit 100 inputs the content of the operation accepted by the touch panel 110. Further, the image data to be displayed is output to the touch panel 110. Further, the first control unit 100 outputs to the speaker 120 a sound such as music or voice to be output. Further, the first control unit 100 notifies the user by turning on or blinking the notification LED 130.

  Further, the first control unit 100 controls the TV tuner 150 according to the operation received by the touch panel 110.

  Further, the first control unit 100 inputs the position information measured by the GPS sensor 160. Further, the first control unit 100 inputs the acceleration measured by the acceleration sensor 170.

  Further, the first control unit 100 writes information in the first storage unit 180. Further, the first control unit 100 reads information from the first storage unit 180.

  Further, the first control unit 100 writes information in the main storage unit 190. Further, the first control unit 100 reads information from the main storage unit 190.

  Further, the first control unit 100 is connected by a communication line or the like mounted on the substrate and communicates with the second control unit 200.

  Further, the first control unit 100 communicates with an external device connected via the USB terminal 320.

  The touch panel 110 receives an operation when the user presses the screen, and outputs the content of the received operation to the first control unit 100. Here, the content of the operation is information for specifying which position on the screen of the touch panel 110 the position where the press is accepted. The touch panel 110 displays image data input from the first control unit 100 on the screen. Furthermore, the touch panel 110 displays the image data input from the TV tuner 150 on the screen.

  The speaker 120 outputs sounds such as music and voice input from the first control unit 100.

  The notification LED 130 is lit or blinked based on the control of the first control unit 100.

  The button 140 is a physical button 140 provided on the housing of the integrated apparatus 1000 and accepts a user operation.

  Here, as described above, when the integrated device 1000 is installed and used in an automobile, the touch panel 110, the speaker 120, and the notification LED 130 are output from the touch panel 110, the speaker 120, and the notification LED 130, respectively. It is arranged at a detectable position. Further, the touch panel 110 and the button 140 are arranged at a position where the user can operate.

  The TV tuner 150 receives a TV signal, converts the received TV signal into image data of a predetermined format, and outputs the image data to the touch panel 110. In the following description, the image data converted by the TV tuner 150 is referred to as “TV image”.

  The GPS sensor 160 measures the current position of the integrated device 1000 using GPS, and outputs the measured position information to the first control unit 100. Here, the position information is realized by, for example, coordinate information conforming to the GPS standard.

  The acceleration sensor 170 measures acceleration and inputs the measured acceleration to the first control unit 100. The acceleration sensor 170 is sometimes called a “G sensor”.

  The first storage unit 180 is a part into which a storage medium that is removable by the user is inserted. For example, an MP3 (MPEG-1AudioLayer-3) format music file or a storage medium storing a television image written by the first control unit 100 is inserted into the first storage unit 180. Under the control of the first control unit 100, these music files and television images are read from the storage medium inserted in the first storage unit 180 and output from the speaker 120 and the touch panel 110.

  The main storage unit 190 stores information for performing car navigation. Specifically, map information, information on a certain target, information for specifying a road type, facility information, address information, and the like are stored. Further, the main storage unit 190 stores software for realizing control by the first control unit 100.

  In addition, the software in the main storage unit 190 can be updated using the latest software data updated after shipment of the integrated device 1000, the latest data on the target, or the like. For example, a storage medium storing the latest data is inserted into the first storage unit 180, and the first storage unit 180 reads the additional data from the storage medium and updates the software in the main storage unit 190. Here, the main storage unit 190 is realized by a flash memory, for example.

  Further, as described above, when the integrated device 1000 is installed and used in an automobile, the current position measured by the GPS sensor 160 represents the current position of the automobile, and the acceleration measured by the acceleration sensor 170 is the acceleration of the automobile. It represents acceleration. Then, the first control unit 100 creates a map for operation guidance including the current position of the automobile by comparing the current position measured by the GPS sensor 160 and the map information stored in the storage unit. The operation guide map is displayed on the touch panel 110. In addition, the touch panel 110, the speaker 120, and the notification LED 130 are used to output predetermined information, warnings, and messages. The first control unit 100 performs these processes to realize a car navigation function.

  On the other hand, the second control unit 200 controls the camera 210, the microphone 220, and the second storage unit 230, among other units described above.

  The second control unit 200 receives the video signal captured by the camera 210 and the acoustic signal collected by the microphone 220, converts the input video signal and acoustic signal into image data of a predetermined format, and stores the image signal. To store. In the following description, the image data converted by the second control unit 200 is referred to as “real time video”.

  Further, the second control unit 200 outputs a real-time video to the first control unit 100. The output real-time video is displayed on the touch panel 110.

  The camera 210 includes an incident part 211.

  The incident part 211 is a part where light enters. The light incident on the incident unit 211 is converted into a video signal and output to the second control unit 200.

  Further, the microphone 220 collects sound. The sound collected by the microphone 220 is converted into an acoustic signal and output to the second control unit 200.

  Here, when the integrated apparatus 1000 is installed and used in an automobile, the light incident on the incident unit 211 and the sound collected by the microphone 220 are targets to be imaged as a drive recorder. Here, the object to be imaged as the drive recorder is, for example, a scenery in the traveling direction and surrounding sounds that are imaged from the inside of the automobile through the windshield. And the 2nd control part 200 implement | achieves the function as a drive recorder by memorize | storing the object which should be imaged as this drive recorder in the 2nd memory | storage part 230 with a predetermined | prescribed video format.

  The power supply unit 310 supplies power to each functional block included in the integrated apparatus 1000. Power is supplied to the power supply unit 310 from an external device via the USB terminal 320. In FIG. 1, the wiring for the power supply unit 310 to supply power to each functional block is not shown.

  The USB terminal 320 is a terminal conforming to the USB standard. The USB terminal 320 is connected to an external device via a cable compliant with the USB standard. Then, power is supplied from an external device via a cable. In addition, the first control unit 100 and an external device can communicate with each other via a cable.

  Here, when the integrated device 1000 is installed and used in a car, a cable connected to the car charger of the car is connected to the USB terminal 320. The integrated apparatus 1000 is supplied with power from a car charger.

  The functional block of this embodiment has been described above.

The first control unit 100 and the second control unit 200 described above are each realized by an arithmetic device such as a CPU (Central Processing Unit), a RAM (Random Access Memory), a ROM (Read only memory), or the like. The Then, the CPU reads the software stored in the ROM or the main storage unit 190 and performs arithmetic processing while developing it in the RAM, whereby the control by the first control unit 100 and the second control unit 200 is realized.
<Process of this embodiment>
Next, each process performed by the present embodiment will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.
<Real-time video recording>
First, real-time video recording performed under the control of the second control unit 200 will be described with reference to FIG. In the present embodiment, there are three recording methods: constant recording, manual recording, and event recording.

  First, as a premise, imaging is performed with the start of the engine of the automobile in which the integrated apparatus 1000 is installed, and acquisition of real-time video is started. Then, when the engine of the automobile is stopped, the imaging is finished, and the real-time video acquisition is finished accordingly.

  Here, whether or not the engine of the automobile is operating may be determined according to whether or not power is supplied from the automobile via the USB terminal 320, for example. That is, the acquisition of real-time video is started when the supply of power is started, and the acquisition of real-time video is ended when the supply of power is ended.

  Next, continuous recording will be described. The real-time video is stored in the second storage unit 230 from the start of the real-time video acquisition until the real-time video acquisition ends. In other words, recording is always performed while the car engine is operating.

  The recorded real-time video is divided into a plurality of files in units of a predetermined length and stored in the second storage unit 230. The unit of the predetermined length is arbitrary, but it may be a single file in units of 30 seconds, for example. In the following description, this file is referred to as a “video file”.

  As shown in the upper left of FIG. 2 until the capacity of the second storage unit 230 is full until the capacity of the second storage unit 230 is full, such as “from the start up until the capacity of the second storage unit 230 becomes full”. Saving the video file continues. The capacity allocated for continuous recording is arbitrary, but it may be a capacity capable of recording a video file corresponding to a length of 20 minutes, for example.

  In addition, even when the capacity of the second storage unit 230, which is the capacity allocated for continuous recording, becomes full, the video file continues to be stored. However, there is not enough capacity in this state, and a new video file cannot be saved. Therefore, when saving a new video file, the oldest video file should be deleted.

  Next, manual recording will be described. When the user presses the button 140 or the touch panel 110 is detected, manual recording by the second control unit 200 is executed. Specifically, when the first control unit 100 detects that the user presses the button 140 or the touch panel 110, the first control unit 100 instructs the second control unit 200 to execute manual recording. Receiving such an instruction, the second control unit 200 protects the video file including the time point when the button 140 or the touch panel 110 is detected, and the video file immediately before the video file. That is, two video files are protected in response to a single press. Here, “protecting” means removing the protected video file from the target of deletion of the oldest video file by continuous recording.

  Then, the two protected video files, the date and time when the manual recording was performed, and the position information specifying the position of the point where the two video files were captured are linked and stored in the second storage unit 230 as a set. In addition, an identifier needs to be added to the set in order to identify this manual recording. For example, the date and time when manual recording was performed may be used not only for confirming the date and time but also as an identifier. Further, as the position information, the coordinate information measured by the GPS sensor 160 may be requested to the first control unit 100, and the coordinate information transmitted from the first control unit 100 may be used in response to the request. Or when the 1st control part 100 instruct | indicates execution of a manual video recording, it is good to make it transmit coordinate information collectively and to use the coordinate information which the 2nd control part transmitted.

  Further, the second control unit 200 notifies the first control unit 100 that manual recording has been performed. Specifically, this group and the current manual recording are identified as a group by associating the fact that manual recording was performed, the date and time when manual recording was performed, and the location information identifying the location of the point where manual recording was performed. To transmit the identifier to the first control unit 100. Then, the first control unit 100 stores the received information and the identifier thereof in the main storage unit 190.

  The number of cases that can be protected may be arbitrarily determined according to the capacity of the second storage unit 230. For example, the maximum number of cases may be 10 cases, that is, 20 video files. In the state where 20 video files are protected, when the user presses the button 140 and detects a new manual recording, or when an event recording described later is newly executed, the oldest is recorded. Two video files, which are video files for one incident, are excluded from protection and deleted. As a result, a new video file can be protected.

  Next, event recording will be described. When the first control unit 100 determines that an event has occurred, the second control unit 200 executes event recording. Here, an event is an event that should record a real-time video. That is, it is determined that an event has occurred when an event that should record a real-time video occurs. In addition, the event that should record real-time video is, for example, a collision accident that is an event that should be recorded by the function of the drive recorder, or an abnormality such as sudden braking or sudden steering to avoid accidents etc. It is. However, the phenomenon that an abnormality such as a sudden brake or a sudden handle has occurred to avoid a collision accident or accident is just an example of an event, and these events may not be handled as an event. Other phenomena may be handled as events.

  When the first control unit 100 determines that an event has occurred, the date and time when the event occurred and position information for specifying the position of the point where the event occurred are linked to form this set and this time An identifier for identifying the event recording is stored in the main storage unit 190.

  When the first control unit 100 determines that an event has occurred, the fact that the event has occurred, the date and time that the event occurred, and the location information that identifies the location of the location where the event occurred are linked and assembled. As a result, the first control unit 100 notifies the second control unit 200 of an identifier for specifying this set and the current event recording. Upon receiving such notification, the second control unit 200 executes event recording. Note that how the first control unit 100 determines that an event has occurred will be described next to the description of the event recording.

  The second control unit 200 that executes event recording protects the video file including the time point when the event occurs and the video file immediately before the video file. That is, two video files are protected according to one event occurrence.

  Then, the two protected video files, the date and time when the event occurred, and the position information for specifying the position of the point where the two video files were imaged are linked together to identify this group and the current event recording. The identifier is stored in the second storage unit 230. As with manual recording, the date and time when the event occurred may be used as an identifier. Further, the coordinate information transmitted from the first control unit 100 may be used for the position information as in the case of manual recording.

  Similar to the manual recording, the number of cases that can be protected may be arbitrarily determined according to the capacity of the second storage unit 230. For example, the number of manual recordings may be combined with a maximum of 10 cases, that is, video files. A capacity of 20 is good. As with manual recording, if 20 video files are protected and recording is further performed, the two video files that are the video files for the oldest case are excluded from protection. To delete.

  The video file recorded in this way is made reproducible according to the user's operation. For example, as shown in FIG. 3, a list is displayed on the touch panel 110 with the date and time when the protected video file was captured as an identifier. Then, the selection by the user is received on the touch panel 110 and a video file corresponding to the selection is reproduced on the touch panel 110. In order to allow the user to distinguish between manual recording and event recording, an icon such as i1 in FIG. 3 is attached in the case of manual recording, and i2 in FIG. 3 having a shape different from i1 in the case of event recording. An icon like this is attached.

<Event occurrence judgment>
In the present embodiment, the first control unit 100 determines that an event has occurred.

  In order to determine that this event has occurred, the acceleration measured by the acceleration sensor 170, which is measurement information that changes as the automobile moves, and a predetermined threshold value are used. Then, it is determined that an event has occurred when the measured acceleration exceeds the predetermined threshold. By doing so, the car collided with other moving objects or installations, or there was a sudden stop, sudden transmission or sudden turn based on the driving of the user who operates the car, that is, an event occurred Can be judged.

  Further, the threshold value is not limited to one but is provided in a stepwise manner. Then, by determining which of the threshold values that the measurement value of the acceleration sensor 170 exceeds in stages, not only that the automobile has collided with another moving body or installation object, but also the impact at the time of collision. It is also possible to determine how much was.

  For example, the threshold of the most sensitive stage is set to 0.5 G, and the insensitivity is gradually reduced from there. That is, the threshold of the second insensitive stage is 0.8G, the threshold of the middle stage is 1.1G, the threshold of the second insensitive stage is 1.4G, and the threshold of the most insensitive stage is 1.7G. For example, five steps are set step by step.

  If the measured value of the acceleration sensor 170 is less than 0.5 G, for example, it is not determined that an event has occurred. Further, if the measured value of the acceleration sensor 170 is, for example, 0.9 G, it exceeds the second insensitive stage threshold value, so it is determined that a level 2 event has occurred. Further, for example, if the measured value of the acceleration sensor 170 is 1.9 G, for example, it exceeds the threshold of the most insensitive stage, so it is determined that a level 5 event has occurred. In this way, it is determined that a higher level event has occurred as the measured value of the acceleration sensor 170 is higher. In other words, the higher the event level, the greater the impact detected.

  When it is determined that an event has occurred, the first control unit 100 associates position information for specifying the position where the event has occurred, the level of the event that has occurred, and the date and time that the event has occurred into a set. , An identifier for specifying this set and the current event is stored in the main storage unit 190. Also, the date and time when the event occurred may be used as an identification code for identifying each event in the same manner as the second control unit 200 performs during manual recording or event recording. .

  As described above, when the first control unit 100 determines that an event has occurred, the second control unit 200 executes event recording. Specifically, when the first control unit 100 determines that an event has occurred, the second control unit 200 is notified accordingly. Upon receiving such notification, the second control unit 200 executes event recording. The event recording execution method by the second control unit 200 is as described above in the section <Recording real-time video>.

  Further, when it is determined that an event has occurred, the first control unit 100 notifies the user of the occurrence of the event by turning on or blinking the notification LED 130. In addition, the first control unit 100 also pops up a message such as “**** event has occurred” on the touch panel 110.

  For example, when a navigation function is used, a message pops up on a map. A display example of this message is shown in FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 4, a map for operation guidance is displayed on the entire touch panel 110. 4 is a message pop-up displayed to indicate the occurrence of an event. For example, the level of the event that has occurred is displayed in “***” of this message. For example, it may be displayed as “An event of level 3 has occurred”. Such messages are urgent and should be promptly communicated to the user. That is, the importance is high as information to be transmitted to the user. Therefore, when a function other than the navigation function is used, for example, even when a television image is being reproduced, a message may be displayed in a pop-up on the television image.

  In addition, an area for displaying various information used for operation guidance is provided in the area i4 shown in FIG. In the example shown in FIG. 4, the current time acquired from the GPS satellite, the received intensity and direction of the GPS signal, a value representing the scale of the map, and a shortcut button are arranged in this area from the top.

  Here, the shortcut button is a button for switching information displayed on the screen every time the button is pressed. Since switching of information displayed on the screen when the shortcut button is pressed, that is, screen transition will be described later, detailed description thereof will be omitted here.

  Further, in i5 shown in FIG. 4, the current traveling speed of the automobile in which the integrated apparatus 1000 is installed is displayed as the speed.

  Further, in i6 shown in FIG. 4, information related to the point where the automobile in which the integrated apparatus 1000 is installed is currently traveling is displayed. As the information related to the currently traveling point, for example, the address, road name, latitude and longitude of the traveling point are displayed. Further, the menu screen may be displayed when i6 shown in FIG. 4 is pressed.

<Error detection spot>
Next, recognition of an erroneous detection authorized point, which is processing unique to the present embodiment, will be described.

  As described above, the integrated apparatus 1000 according to the present embodiment includes both a function as a drive recorder and a function as a car navigation apparatus. And it is judged whether the event generate | occur | produced by the function as a drive recorder. When it is determined that an event has occurred, event recording is executed. Further, an icon or the like for specifying the position of the point where the event has been determined is displayed on the map displayed by the function as the car navigation device.

  Here, as described in the above section <Event occurrence determination>, in this embodiment, it is determined that an event has occurred when the measured value of the acceleration sensor 170 exceeds a predetermined threshold. That is, the determination is based on the premise that an event has occurred that the measured value of the acceleration sensor 170 exceeds a predetermined threshold.

  However, the determination based on such a premise is not always correct, and even if the measured value of the acceleration sensor 170 exceeds a predetermined threshold, there may be a case where no event actually occurs. That is, there may be a case in which an event is erroneously detected even though no event has occurred.

  Various cases are conceivable as the cause of erroneous detection. For example, when there is a step on the road. When there is a certain level of head difference at a certain point on the road, a certain impact is generated every time an automobile passes through the certain point. Therefore, every time an automobile passes through the certain point, the measured value of the acceleration sensor 170 exceeds a predetermined threshold value, and the occurrence of an event is detected by the first control unit 100.

  Even if the road is other than a step, for example, when the road is a sharp curve, the vehicle turns sharply every time it passes through the road. Therefore, it is conceivable that the measured value of the acceleration sensor 170 exceeds a predetermined threshold value and the occurrence of an event is detected by the first control unit 100.

  However, it is not preferable to perform event recording by judging that an event has occurred simply because the vehicle has passed a step or made a sudden turn that is inevitable due to the structure of the road.

  This is because, in the light of the function of the drive recorder, the event that should be handled as an event is, for example, an event that a collision accident occurred or an abnormal operation such as a sudden brake or a sudden handle to avoid an accident. It is because it is an event.

  On the other hand, an event of simply passing through a step An event of a sudden turn that is inevitable due to the structure of the road is not an event that should be handled as an event in light of the function of the drive recorder. Nevertheless, if it is erroneously detected that an event has occurred, unnecessary real-time video is recorded along with the event recording. As a result, the storage capacity of the storage medium inserted in the second storage unit 230 becomes full, and there is a possibility that a video such as a really necessary collision accident may not be held. In addition, an icon for specifying the position of the point where the erroneous detection has occurred is displayed on the map, making it difficult to see the map.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, it is a point where it is determined that an event to be handled as an event has occurred based on the measurement result of the acceleration sensor 170, but the determination is incorrect, and an event that should be handled as an event actually occurs. The point not to be recognized is recognized as a “false detection recognition point”. And the information which pinpoints the position of a false detection authorized point is memorized by main storage part 190, for example. And even if the measured value of the acceleration sensor 170 exceeds a predetermined threshold when passing through the erroneous detection authorized point again, it is not handled that an event has occurred. Event recording is not performed as long as it is not handled that an event has occurred.

  This prevents the storage capacity of the storage medium inserted in the second storage unit 230 from becoming full. Therefore, it is possible to store and leave a video of a really necessary collision accident or the like.

  Further, since it is not handled that an event has occurred, an icon for specifying the position of the point where the event has occurred is not displayed on the map. Therefore, every time it passes through the erroneous detection authorized point, an icon for specifying the position of the point where the event has occurred is not newly displayed, and it is possible to prevent the map from becoming difficult to see.

  Next, how to identify a false detection recognition point will be described.

  In this embodiment, it is determined whether the event detection is an appropriate detection caused by an event such as a collision accident or a false detection caused by an event such as a mere passage of a step. Based on the reception of.

  Here, the reason is that the determination is based on the reception of the user's operation, because it should be avoided for safety that the determination as to whether or not it is an authorized point is wrong. Because, if the judgment is mistakenly determined as a false detection authorized point, then an event will not be detected and event recording will not be performed if an accident or the like occurs at that false detection authorized point. Because.

  In order to avoid such a determination error, in the present embodiment, whether or not the integrated device 1000 is a false detection certified point is not automatically determined based on a predetermined standard, but such an automatic determination. Based on the judgment of the user who is considered to have higher certainty, recognition of a false detection authorized point is performed.

  Next, processing when an erroneous detection authorized point is actually authorized will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  First, it is assumed that an automobile on which the integrated device 1000 is mounted passes a point where there is a step in a state where no recognition operation for an erroneous detection recognition point is received (No in Step A1). Then, as described above in <Event occurrence determination>, the first control unit 100 determines that an event has occurred because the measured value of the acceleration sensor 170 exceeds a predetermined threshold (Yes in step A2). ). And it is assumed that the point with this level | step difference is not recognized as a false detection recognition point (in step A3 No).

  Then, processing associated with event detection is executed (step A4).

  As processing associated with event detection, the first control unit 100 first instructs the second control unit 200 to execute event recording. In response to this instruction, the second control unit 200 executes event recording. Specifically, two video files related to the current event, the date and time when the event occurred, and position information specifying the location of the point where the two video files were imaged are linked together, and this group and the current event are combined. An identifier for specifying is stored in the second storage unit 230. In addition, a message indicating that an event has occurred is pop-up displayed on the touch panel 110 as shown by i3 in FIG. Further, the first control unit 100 associates the position information for identifying the position where the event has occurred, the level of the event that occurred, and the date and time when the event occurred, and identifies this group and the current event. The identifier for storing is stored in the main storage unit 190.

  In other words, even if there is a step that should be a false detection certified point, if it is not yet certified as a false detection certified point, the recording process is a process associated with event detection as usual. Then, a screen display process and a storage process such as position information are executed.

  However, if a collision accident does not actually occur and the operation of a sudden brake or the like is not performed in order to avoid the accident, the user can determine on the spot that the detection of such an event is a false detection. .

  Even if it cannot be determined on the spot, the user can determine that the detection of the event is a false detection by referring to the real-time video recorded by the event recording. Even if it cannot be determined by detecting an event once, the event can be detected every time the point is passed, so that the user can determine that the event detected at the point is a false detection.

  As described above, when the user determines that the error is detected, the user performs an operation for certifying that the point where the event is detected is the false detection certified point. Then, the integrated apparatus 1000 accepts this user operation by the touch panel 110 or the button 140 (Yes in step A1).

  When the operation is accepted, the content of the accepted operation is input to the first control unit 100. And the 1st control part 100 which input the operation content performs the process for authorizing that the point which detected this event is a point where an erroneous detection occurs, ie, an erroneous detection authorized point (step A5). Specifically, the date and time when the event occurred at the false detection authorized point and the position information specifying the position of the false detection authorized point are linked together, and this group and an identifier for identifying this false detection authorized point are mainly used. Store in the storage unit 190.

  After that, even if the measured value of the acceleration sensor 170 exceeds a predetermined threshold (Yes in Step A2), the first control unit 100 determines that it is a false detection authorized point (Yes in Step A3). ), Treat the event as not occurring. Therefore, even if the measured value of the acceleration sensor 170 exceeds a predetermined threshold value, the process does not transition to step A4. That is, the recording process, the screen display process, and the storage process such as position information, which are processes associated with the detection of the event, are not executed.

  Thereafter, the monitoring of A1 and A2 is continued until there is a recognition operation of a false detection recognition point with respect to another point or a new event is detected (No in step A1 and No in step A2).

  As described above, by performing the processing with reference to FIG.

  And even if the value of acceleration exceeds the threshold value, it is treated as an event that has not occurred, and recording processing, screen display processing, location information, etc., which are processing associated with event detection, are handled at an erroneous detection authorized point. Processing is not executed.

  This prevents the storage capacity of the storage medium inserted in the second storage unit 230 from becoming full. Therefore, it is possible to memorize and leave a video of a really necessary collision accident or the like.

  Further, since it is not handled that an event has occurred, an icon for specifying the position of the point where the event has occurred is not displayed on the map. Therefore, every time you pass a false detection certified point, there will no longer be a new icon for specifying the location of the point where the event occurred, preventing the map from becoming difficult to see There is an effect.

  On the other hand, if it is a point other than a false detection certified point, if the acceleration value exceeds the threshold value, it is treated as an event that has not occurred, and the process associated with the event detection is a recording process or a screen display process. In addition, storage processing such as position information is executed.

  Therefore, event recording can be executed when an accident or the like actually occurs. In this connection, as described above, since the event recording at the false detection authorized point is not performed, it seems that the storage capacity of the storage medium is already full when an accident or the like actually occurs. It is possible to prevent an unexpected situation.

  In addition, when an accident or the like actually occurs, an icon for specifying the position of the point where the accident or the like has occurred is displayed, so that the point where the accident or the like has occurred can be specified. In relation to this, since the icon of the erroneous detection authorized point is not displayed, there is an effect that it is possible to easily visually recognize the icon for specifying the position of the point where the accident or the like has occurred.

  This completes the description of the basic content of recognition of false detection certification points. Below, the modification regarding a false detection recognition point is demonstrated.

  As described above in the section <Event occurrence determination>, in order to determine that an event has occurred, the acceleration measured by the acceleration sensor 170, which is measurement information that changes as the vehicle moves, However, not only one threshold value but also a plurality of threshold values are provided in stages.

  Therefore, it is conceivable to use the plurality of thresholds for the recognition of the false detection authorized point.

  For example, it is assumed that a point that exceeds the threshold value of level 1, which is the threshold value of the most sensitive stage, is set as an erroneous detection certified point. In this case, as described in step A3 above, even if the occurrence of an event is detected when passing through a false detection authorized point, it is assumed that this is a false detection and that no event has occurred. (Yes in step A3).

  However, it is conceivable to change this. Specifically, when the threshold value of level 1 which is the most sensitive level threshold is exceeded when passing through the false detection authorized point, it is assumed that it is a false detection, but the level is less sensitive than level 1. When the threshold value of level 2 or higher, which is the threshold value of the above, is exceeded, it is considered that the event has actually occurred rather than being erroneously detected.

  The reason for this will be described. When there is a step having a certain drop, a constant impact corresponding to the drop occurs every time the step is passed. Therefore, in this embodiment, the point is recognized as an erroneous detection authorized point, and thereafter, it is treated as an event that has not occurred at the erroneously detected authorized point.

  However, if an impact greater than the impact that should have occurred due to the drop in the step occurs when passing through the step, the impact is considered to have occurred regardless of the step. In other words, it is thought that the impact was caused by the occurrence of an accident or the like not related to the step. In such a case, even if it is an erroneous detection authorized point, event recording should be performed and video data before and after the occurrence of an accident or the like should be stored.

  Therefore, as described above, for example, when a point that exceeds the threshold of level 1 is set as a false detection certified point, if the threshold of level 2 or higher, which is insensitive to that point, is exceeded, it is not a false detection but an actual detection. The process associated with event detection is executed (step A4).

  By transforming in this way, when an accident or the like has actually occurred at a false detection authorized point, it is possible to perform event recording and store video data before and after the occurrence of the accident or the like. There is an effect.

  On the other hand, if only the same level of impact occurs every time at the false detection certification point, the video data before and after the occurrence of an accident etc. is not processed, so unnecessary video data is stored. It is possible to prevent this from occurring.

  In the above description, when a point that exceeds the threshold value of level 1 is set as a false detection certified point, processing that accompanies event detection is executed when a threshold value of level 2 or higher that is insensitive to that point is exceeded. This is an example. In addition, when a point that exceeds the threshold of level 2 is set as a false detection certified point, processing associated with event detection is executed when a threshold of level 3 or higher of a level that is insensitive to that point is exceeded. Also good.

  In addition, when a point that exceeds the threshold of level 1 is set as a false detection certified point, the process associated with event detection is not executed when the threshold of level 2 as well as level 1 is exceeded. It is also conceivable to execute processing associated with event detection when a threshold value is exceeded. In other words, it is also possible to adopt a configuration in which processing associated with event detection is not executed unless the level is one level higher than two levels. Even if this is the same step, considering the fact that if the passing speed is different, the magnitude of the impact also changes, the process associated with event detection is not executed at the same level or even one level above. That's it. By doing so, it is not necessary to perform the recognition process of the erroneous detection authorized point again when the threshold of the level one level higher is exceeded due to the same step.

  However, in this case, when an accident or the like occurs with an impact that exceeds a threshold level one level above, the process associated with event detection is executed despite the occurrence of the accident or the like. It is also conceivable that the video data at the time of an accident will not be stored. Therefore, considering that video data at the time of an accident or the like should be reliably stored, it is preferable not to perform a process associated with event detection unless the level is two or more. And, if a point that exceeds the level 1 threshold when passing through the step is set as a false detection certified point, then if the level 2 threshold is temporarily exceeded at that step due to a difference in passing speed, etc. It is preferable to accept the recognition operation of the erroneous detection authorized point from the user again.

  As another modified example, when at least the condition with the highest threshold is satisfied, it is preferable to always execute the process associated with event detection even at an erroneous detection authorized point. For example, if there is a threshold value up to level 5, if the threshold value of level 5 is exceeded, processing associated with event detection is always executed even if it is an erroneous detection authorized point. Thus, it is possible to prevent a situation in which the process associated with event detection is not executed even though the condition with the highest threshold is satisfied, and as a result, the processed video data is not stored.

  If multiple thresholds are provided, even if an impact that exceeds the highest threshold occurs, if it is a false detection certification point, the process associated with event detection may not be executed. Conceivable. However, if this is done, even if a significant impact occurs, the processing associated with event detection will not be executed. Such a significant impact is considered to be caused by an accident or the like. Therefore, it is preferable to perform the process associated with event detection. Therefore, as described above, when at least the condition with the highest threshold is satisfied, it is preferable to always execute the process associated with event detection even at an erroneous detection authorized point.

  Further, as another modification, it is conceivable that the size of the erroneous detection authorized point is defined by a certain distance range. For example, when an event is detected at a certain point, it is conceivable that a radius of several meters centered on that point is defined as a false detection certified point. By doing in this way, even if it is the same level | step difference, even when the point where an impact generate | occur | produces a little shifts by passage speed, this shifted point can also be handled as a false detection recognition point.

  It is also conceivable to define the false detection authorized point by the passing direction when passing through the false detection authorized point in addition to the distance range representing the false detection authorized point.

  By doing so, when entering the distance range of the erroneous detection authorized point from a certain direction, it can be determined that the user is in the defined erroneously detected authorized point. On the other hand, when entering the distance range of the erroneous detection authorized point from other directions, it can be determined that the area is not located in the defined erroneous detection authorized point.

  For example, when entering the distance range of the false detection authorized point from a certain direction, the same level of impact occurs every time, but when entering the distance range of the false detection authorized point from another direction May be defined by a passing direction when passing through an erroneous detection authorized point in addition to a distance range representing an erroneously detected authorized point as described above at a point where no impact occurs each time.

  For example, it is assumed that there is a step in one lane (assuming it is an up lane) of a two-lane road, and there is no step in the other lane (assuming it is a down lane). In this case, when the vehicle enters the distance range of the erroneous detection authorized point from the up lane, a certain impact occurs due to passing through the step every time. Therefore, in this case, it is preferable not to execute the process associated with the event detection assuming that the erroneous detection authorized point has passed. On the other hand, when entering the distance range from the descending lane to the false detection certified point, there is no step, so that normally no impact occurs. If an impact occurs, it may be caused by an accident or the like. Therefore, in this case, it is preferable to execute the process associated with the event detection assuming that it has not passed the erroneous detection authorized point.

  Therefore, in consideration of the case where it is necessary to change whether or not to memorize depending on such a passing direction, in addition to the distance range indicating the false detection authorized point as described above, it passes through the false detection authorized point. It is better to define the direction of passage when

  As another modification, it is preferable to perform a process for preventing the number of false detection authorized points from increasing excessively. For example, it is recognized as a false detection authorized spot in either or both of cases where a predetermined time has passed since it was recognized as a false detection authorized spot and when the number of false detection authorized spots reaches a predetermined number. It is conceivable that some or all of the existing points are not handled as false detection certified points.

  Thus, it is good to make it the structure which is not handled as a false detection recognition point, when predetermined time passes after it is recognized as a false detection recognition point. By doing in this way, the number of false detection recognition points can always be kept below a predetermined number. In addition, this can prevent the number of erroneous detection authorized points from becoming enormous. If the number of false detection certified points becomes enormous, if the information that identifies the location of the false detection certified point is output, a large number of false detection certified points will be output. It is preferable to prevent the number of points from becoming enormous.

  In particular, if the integrated device 1000 is a device that is used continuously for a long period of time, the number of false detection recognition points increases as the use period becomes long. It is good to suppress.

  As another modified example, when an impact does not occur despite passing through an erroneous detection authorized point, it is possible that the point is not treated as the erroneously detected authorized point thereafter.

  Thereby, it is possible to prevent a point that should no longer be an erroneous detection authorized point from being handled as an erroneously detected authorized point.

  For example, since there is a step at a certain point, it is assumed that an impact that exceeds a threshold of any level occurs every time the vehicle passes. In this case, as described above, this certain point is set as an erroneous detection authorized point. However, when the situation changes and, for example, the level difference disappears due to paving work, an impact that exceeds any level of threshold does not occur even when passing through this certain point. In such a case, it is better not to handle this certain point as a false detection authorized point. Because, because it is a point where an impact exceeding any threshold value occurs every time it passes, it is recognized as a false detection recognition point, but even if it passes, an impact exceeding any threshold value is This is because it will not occur.

  Furthermore, as another modified example, it is conceivable to determine whether the integrated apparatus 1000 is a false detection authorized point, not the user. However, as described above, it should be avoided for safety that it should not be erroneously detected as an erroneously detected authorized point. For this reason, the description has been made assuming that the user recognizes the erroneous detection authorized point instead of the integrated apparatus 1000. However, if the integrated apparatus 1000 can recognize the erroneous detection authorized point with an accuracy equal to or higher than that determined by the user, the integrated apparatus 1000 may recognize the erroneous detected authorized point.

  As described above, for example, the following three examples can be considered as a method for the integrated apparatus 1000 to recognize the false detection recognition point.

  First, the first example is an example in which the acceleration value measured by the acceleration sensor 170 is not simply used, but the acceleration of each axis of the acceleration sensor 170 is considered. It is assumed that the acceleration sensor 170 can measure three-axis accelerations of the X axis, the Y axis, and the Z axis. In this case, if a large impact is detected only in, for example, the Z-axis (for example, the axis corresponding to the vertical direction) among the three axes, it is determined that there is a step at that point, and that point is mistaken. Authorize as a detection certification point.

  Next, the second example is an example in which every time a certain point is passed, if the same level of impact is detected every time, it is determined that there is a step or the like and that an accident has not occurred. . It is usually unthinkable that an accident or the like occurs every time a certain point is passed. Therefore, every time a certain point is passed, if the same level of impact is detected every time, it is determined that there is a step at that point, and that point is recognized as a false detection recognition point.

Finally, the third example is an example in which pattern matching is performed. First, a pattern of acceleration change of each axis of the acceleration sensor 170 when actually passing through the step is prepared as test data in advance. Then, the pattern of acceleration change of each axis measured when passing a certain point is pattern-matched with the prepared pattern. If the change patterns are similar, it is determined that there is a step at that point, and the point is recognized as a false detection recognition point.
<Display method>
Next, a display method in the present embodiment will be described. In the present embodiment, the position where event recording was performed because an event occurred and the position where manual recording was performed according to the user's operation are displayed as, for example, icons on the map for operation guidance displayed by the car navigation system function. . In the following description, these icons are referred to as “event icons”.

  Then, when the user presses the event icon on the touch panel 110, the corresponding image data is reproduced. Here, the corresponding image data is taken by the function of the drive recorder. That is, in this embodiment, the car navigation function and the drive recorder function are linked.

  The event icon may be a single color, but may be a different color depending on the level of the event, for example. By doing this, the user who refers to the event icon not only knows the position where the event occurred, but also knows that there was an event “how many levels”.

  Furthermore, it is preferable to be able to distinguish whether the event recording is performed because an event has occurred or the manual recording is performed according to the user's operation. Therefore, the color of the event icon indicating the position where manual recording is performed is different from the color of the event icon indicating the position where event recording is performed. Further, for example, colors may be assigned according to signal signs so that the user can intuitively recognize them.

  For example, an event icon of a level 1 event that is an event based on a slight impact is green. Further, the event icon of the level 1 event which is an event based on the impact at the intermediate level is yellow. Furthermore, the event icon of the level 5 event that is an event based on a large impact is red. The event icon corresponding to manual recording is indigo.

  Table 1 below shows an example of the color assignment. In the following description, description will be made based on this assignment.

  Then, the event icons to which colors are assigned in this way are displayed on the touch panel 110 so as to overlap the operation guidance map as shown in FIG.

  Furthermore, as described above with reference to FIG. 2, in this embodiment, the upper limit of the number of records that can be recorded for each of manual recording and event recording is determined. For example, a total of 20 video files for manual recording and event recording, that is, a total of 10 is the upper limit. And when performing a new recording, even if it is a case where the user has not watched yet, it is deleted from the oldest. Therefore, it is preferable to let the user know which is the old one that will soon be deleted. It is preferable to encourage viewing before deletion.

  Also, the user can grasp which event icon corresponds to the event recording that occurred immediately before, and which event icon corresponds to the manual recording performed three times before, for example. It is preferable to keep it.

  Therefore, not only the event icons are simply displayed in different colors, but the event icons are, for example, circled numbers including numbers in time series. As a result, the user can grasp all of the event icons that are new, old, and how many times ago.

  In order to display these event icons, the first control unit 100 uses map information stored in the main storage unit 190. Further, the information received from the second control unit 200 when the manual recording occurs and stored in the main storage unit 190 is “the occurrence of the manual recording, the date and time when the manual recording was performed, and the manual recording. "Associating position information for identifying the broken position into a set" is used. Furthermore, the information stored in the main storage unit 190 when an event occurs is “a set of location information for specifying the location where the event occurred, the level of the event that occurred, and the date and time when the event occurred Things "are used.

  A specific example in which event icons are displayed with these contents is shown in FIG.

  Referring to FIG. 6, an operation guidance map is first displayed on the touch panel 110. It can be seen that i8 on the map is an indigo color event icon indicating the position where manual recording was performed. Also, since the number is 1, it can be seen that it represents the position where manual recording was most recently performed.

  It can also be seen that i9 on the map is yellow and is an event icon representing the position where level 3 event recording was performed. Further, since the number is 2, it can be understood that the position represents the position of the event recording performed immediately before the manual event performed at i8 on the map.

  Furthermore, it can be seen that i10 on the map is an event icon representing the position where the event recording of level 5 is performed in red. Further, since the number is 3, it can be understood that the position represents the position of the event recording performed immediately before the event recording corresponding to i9 on the map.

  Further, it can be seen that i11 on the map is an event icon representing the position where the level 1 event recording is performed in green. Further, since the number is 4, it can be seen that the position represents the position of the event recording performed immediately before the event recording corresponding to i10 on the map.

  Further, i12 on the map is an event icon representing the current position and traveling direction of the automobile in which the integrated device 1000 is installed.

  The user who refers to the information displayed in FIG. 6 is, for example, “Because we are approaching a place where an event of level 5 has been generated before, let's not drive this time to generate an event”. It is possible to make a determination such as “Do not pass through the place where manual recording was performed previously if proceeding as it is”. That is, it is possible to present useful information for the user.

  When the user presses the event icon, the video file corresponding to the event icon is played.

  Specifically, when any event icon is pressed, a list of event icons including the event icon is displayed, for example, on the right half of the touch panel 110 as shown by i13 in FIG. Therefore, the map is displayed on the left half, for example, as i14 in FIG.

  Then, based on where the touch panel 110 is pressed, the first control unit 100 determines which event icon in the event list has been pressed by the user. Then, the date and time when the event recording of the event corresponding to the pressed event icon is performed or the date and time when the manual recording corresponding to the pressed event icon is performed is read from the main storage unit 190. Then, the read date and time is transmitted to the second control unit 200.

  The second control unit 200 searches the second storage unit 230 using the received date and time as a search key. Then, the video file corresponding to the date and time is read out. Here, since two video files are grouped for each manual recording and each event recording, the two video files in this group are read out. Then, the second control unit 200 decodes these two video files that have been read out into image data. Then, the image data is transmitted to the first control unit 100.

  The first control unit 100 performs reproduction by outputting the received image data to the touch panel 110. The user can confirm the state when manual recording or event recording is performed by referring to the reproduced image data.

  Next, a history icon that is an icon separate from the event icon will be described. As described above, there is an upper limit on the number of video files that can be protected for manual recording and event recording. For example, when the number of video files exceeds 10, for example, video files are deleted in order from the oldest. Therefore, the event icon corresponding to the deleted video file is also deleted.

  Here, the reason for deleting the video file is that the capacity of the second storage unit 230 is taken into consideration, and if possible, information on manual recordings and event recordings older than 10 is displayed on a map. It is preferable.

  In this regard, the data size such as information on the occurrence position for manual recording and event recording stored in the main storage unit 190 is smaller than the data size of the video file.

  Therefore, these pieces of information are stored in the main storage unit 190 without being deleted. Then, using these pieces of information, an icon indicating the position of occurrence of manual recording or event recording and the level of event recording are displayed on the map. In the following description, such an icon is referred to as a “history icon” to distinguish it from an event icon.

  Note that the amount of data required to display the history icon is small as described above. However, if history icons are displayed for past manual recordings and event recordings, too many icons are displayed on the screen, which hinders operation guidance.

  Therefore, an upper limit is set on the number of icons to be displayed. For example, a total of 500 event icons and 490 history icons are assumed.

  It is also necessary to distinguish between history icons and event icons. For this purpose, for example, the display mode such as the shape of the history icon and the shape and size of the event icon are made different. For example, the shapes are different, such as a round shape and a rectangular shape. Alternatively, they are the same round shape, but the event icons are larger and the history icons are smaller. In any case, the shape and size of each history icon can be determined. In the following description, it is assumed that the history icon is displayed in a diamond shape.

  The information used to display the history icon is specifically “manual recording” which is information received from the second control unit 200 and stored in the main storage unit 190 when manual recording occurs. ”, The date and time when manual recording was performed, and the position information specifying the position where manual recording was performed in association with each other”. Furthermore, the information stored in the main storage unit 190 when an event occurs is “a set of location information for specifying the location where the event occurred, the level of the event that occurred, and the date and time when the event occurred Things "are used.

  A specific example in which event icons are displayed with these contents is shown in FIG. In the specific example of FIG. 8, the video file corresponding to the event icon shown in the specific example of FIG. 6 is deleted when it becomes old, and is replaced with a history icon.

  Referring to FIG. 8, a map for operation guidance is first displayed on the touch panel 110. In addition, i15 on the map is a history icon that is indigo and indicates a position where manual recording is performed.

  Further, i16 on the map is a history icon that is yellow and indicates a position where level 3 event recording has been performed.

  Further, i17 on the map is a history icon which is red and indicates a position where level 5 event recording has been performed.

  Further, i18 on the map is a history icon representing the position where the event recording of level 1 is performed in green.

  Further, i19 on the map is an icon representing the current position and traveling direction of the automobile in which the integrated device 1000 is installed.

  Thus, by displaying not only the event icon but also the history icon, the user can grasp the location where the event frequently occurs.

  In addition, the event icon and the history icon described above are usually displayed on the map for operation guidance. For example, when the operation for confirming the position of the authorized spot is received from the user, the erroneously detected authorized spot is displayed. You may make it display the icon showing a position on the map for operation guidance. An icon representing the position of the erroneous detection authorized point is referred to as an “erroneous detection authorized icon”.

  By displaying the erroneous detection authorization icon on the map in this way, for example, it may be known in advance that a predetermined impact will occur because the erroneous detection authorization point will be passed. Further, it is only necessary to understand the reason why the video data, which is a process associated with the occurrence of the event, is not stored despite the occurrence of the impact.

  The false detection authorization icon may be a single color, but may be a different color depending on the threshold level that triggered the authorization of the false detection authorization point, for example. For example, when a point where an event occurred exceeding a level 1 impact is regarded as a false detection certified point, and when a point where an event occurred beyond a level 2 impact is regarded as a false detection certified point The certification icon should have a different color. By doing this, the user who referred to the false detection certification icon not only knows the position of the false detection certification point, but also said that it became a false detection certification point after exceeding the “number of levels” threshold. It is because it understands.

  Further, in order to distinguish the erroneous detection certified icon from the event icon and the history icon, the erroneous detection certified icon, the event icon, and the history icon may have different display forms such as the shape and color of the icon.

  Further, when the occurrence of an impact exceeding the threshold is continuously satisfied at a plurality of points at intervals less than a predetermined time interval, and the plurality of points are all authorized points, the plurality Instead of displaying a large number of icons for specifying the positions of the plurality of certified points, it is preferable to display icons having a shape for specifying the positions of these one group.

  By doing so, it is possible to prevent a large number of icons specifying the positions of a plurality of points from being displayed and making the screen difficult to see. In addition, the icons for identifying the positions of the plurality of points are not displayed, but the icons for identifying the positions of one group are displayed. Therefore, the user grasps that there are a plurality of false detection certified points at the positions. I can do it.

There are roads where steps are continuously provided for the purpose of suppressing traveling speed and alerting the driver of a moving body by applying sound and vibration. When passing through such a road, an impact that exceeds the threshold continuously occurs. However, if information for specifying each point is output for each point where an impact exceeding the threshold value occurs, the amount of information to be output increases. Therefore, by treating each of these points as one group and outputting an icon for specifying the position of the one group, it is possible to prevent an unnecessary increase in the number of icons to be output. In this case, it is troublesome for the user to perform an authorization operation as an erroneous detection authorization point for each of these points. Therefore, it is preferable that the points included in the one group are collected together so that they can be recognized as false detection certified points by a single operation.
<Screen transition>
Next, how the screen changes according to the state of the car and the user's operation will be described with reference to the transition diagrams of FIGS.

  First, FIG. 9 will be referred to. When the first control unit 100 is activated, a main menu is displayed as shown in a screen S1. On the main menu screen, various functions of navigation, television, music, picture, and drive recorder can be selected. Among these, the functions of the navigation and the drive recorder, which are features of the present embodiment, will be described.

  When the [Navi] button is selected on the screen S1, the navigation function is activated and the screen transitions to the screen S2.

  As described with reference to FIGS. 6 and 8 on the screen S2, event icons and history icons are displayed on the map for operation guidance, and operation guidance is executed with sound output. The contents of the display are the contents described in the section <Display method> described above. In addition, the event occurrence determination method by the first control unit 100, the operation when the event occurs, and the like are the contents described in the <Event occurrence> column. Here, it is assumed that the user presses the [shortcut] button. Here, it is assumed that “camera video” is associated with the [shortcut] button. In this case, the screen transitions to the screen S3, and a real-time video that is currently captured by the camera 210 is displayed on the screen. In this state, when the user presses the [Finish] button, the screen transitions to the screen S2, and the operation guidance is executed again.

  Further, when any [icon] button is pressed in the state of the screen S2, processing for reproducing a video file corresponding to the pressed event icon or history icon is started. Specifically, the screen transitions to the screen S4, a message indicating that the continuous recording is to be suspended is output, and the selection of either [Yes] or [No] by the user is accepted.

  Here, the reason for temporarily interrupting the recording is to prevent the situation where the image data being reproduced is overwritten when it is determined that a new event has occurred during the image data reproduction. Because it becomes possible.

  In addition, when a number is assigned to each image data and managed in a list, and when it is determined that a new event has occurred during image data reproduction, the number assigned to the new image data It is also possible to prevent a situation in which numbers assigned to the image data being reproduced are duplicated. For example, when recording data currently being played back is managed as the latest image data, if new image data is generated, it is managed which data is the latest data after the end of playback. This is because it becomes possible to prevent such a situation that it becomes impossible.

  Here, when the user presses the [No] button, the screen transitions to the screen S2, and the operation guidance is continued.

  On the other hand, when the user presses the [Yes] button, the screen transitions to the screen S5, and the event list is displayed on the right half of the screen as described with reference to FIG. Here, instead of playing the video file corresponding to the icon selected from the event list on the screen S5, the user desires to play the video file corresponding to the icon selected on the screen S2.

  Therefore, the entire event list is treated as an [event item] button, and when the [event item] button is pressed for the first time, the map is moved to a coordinate value with the icon selected on the screen S2. Further, when the [event item] button is pressed for the second time, the screen transitions to screen S6 to start moving image reproduction.

  On the screen S6, a message “Video is played back” is displayed while processing for generating a moving image is performed. Then, when the message “Play video” is displayed for a length of time longer than a predetermined time required for processing for generating a moving image, it is determined that a time-out has occurred and the screen transitions to screen S7. Then, the video file corresponding to the icon selected on the screen S2 is reproduced on the screen S7.

  When the user presses the “return” button during or after shooting, the screen transitions to screen S5. And if pressing of the [Back] button is received on screen S5, it will change to screen S2 and operation guidance will be continued. Also, the continuous recording is resumed without requiring any user operation.

  Next, as described above, when any [icon] button is pressed in the state of the screen S2, the video file corresponding to the pressed icon is not reproduced, but the user selects an icon from the event list. An operation when a video file corresponding to the icon selected from the event list is selected and played back will be described.

  When the pressing of the [MENU] button provided at the bottom of the screen is accepted in the state of the screen S2, the screen transitions to the screen S8 that is a menu screen of the navigation function.

  Thereafter, when pressing of the [Register / Edit] button is accepted in the state of the screen S8, the screen shifts to a screen S9 which is a menu screen for registration / edit.

  Then, when pressing of the [Event] button is accepted in the state of the screen S9, the screen transitions to the screen S10 in FIG.

  On the screen S10, as in the case of the screen S4, a message indicating that the continuous recording is to be interrupted is output, and the selection of either [Yes] or [No] by the user is accepted. The reason why the continuous recording is temporarily interrupted is as described in the explanation of the screen S4.

  If the user presses the [No] button, the screen transitions to a screen S9 in FIG. 9 which is a registration / editing menu screen.

  On the other hand, when the user presses the [Yes] button, the screen transitions to the screen S11, and the event list is displayed on the right half of the screen as described with reference to FIG. Unlike the case of screen S5, since the user has not selected an icon on screen S2, the selection of the user's icon from the event list on screen S5 is accepted.

  Then, playback of the video file corresponding to the icon selected by the user is started. Subsequent processing on the screen S6 and the screen S7 is the same as the processing at the time of transition from the screen S5 to the screen S6, and thus detailed description thereof is omitted. In FIG. 10, when the return button is pressed on the screen S7, the screen returns to the screen S5. However, the screen S11 may be returned instead of the screen S7.

  The screen transition when using the car navigation function has been described above. Next, screen transition when using the drive recorder function will be described.

  First, when the [Drive Recorder] button is pressed on the screen S1, the screen transitions to the screen S12 or the screen S13 shown in FIG. Here, it is a condition for transition to which screen, but the integrated device 1000 is not installed in the automobile, and the integrated device 1000 is supplied with power from the secondary battery included in the power supply unit 310. The screen transitions to screen S12. On the other hand, when the integrated apparatus 1000 is installed in the automobile and the integrated apparatus 1000 receives power from the automobile, the screen transitions to the screen S13.

  First, the case where the former integrated device 1000 is not installed in the automobile and the integrated device 1000 is supplied with power from the secondary battery included in the power supply unit 310 will be described. In this case, since the battery capacity of the secondary battery has an upper limit, it is necessary to suppress power consumption. In this case, the user carries and uses the integrated device 1000, and the camera 210 is not fixed, so it is difficult to effectively use the function of the drive recorder. Therefore, in this embodiment, the function of the drive recorder is not operated when power is supplied from the secondary battery. When the screen transitions to the screen S12 in order to inform the user of that fact, for example, a message such as “The recording / playback function of the drive recorder does not operate while this unit is being driven by the internal battery” is displayed. Then, when a predetermined time considered that the user can recognize this message has elapsed, it is determined that the user has timed out, and the screen transitions to the screen S1.

  Next, the case where the integrated apparatus 1000 is installed in a vehicle and the integrated apparatus 1000 is supplied with power from the vehicle and transitions to the screen S13 will be described.

  On the screen S13, the real-time video captured by the camera 210 is reproduced in full screen display. In this state, when the touch panel 110 is pressed by the user, that is, when any screen is touched, the screen transitions to the screen S14.

  Then, on the screen S14, an [Application End] button is displayed. Then, when the user presses down the [End Application] button, the operation of the application realizing the drive recorder function is ended, and the screen transitions to the screen S1. On the other hand, when the screen press is accepted in the screen S14, the screen returns to the screen S13 again, and the real-time video is reproduced in full screen display. In the screen S14, for example, a button for changing the setting is displayed, and when the button for changing the setting is pressed, for example, the screen may be further shifted to a screen for performing various settings related to the drive recorder function. .

  Further, when a user operation is accepted while the screen S13 and the screen S14 are displayed, the manual recording described with reference to the middle part of FIG. 2 is started using this as an opportunity. That is, the real-time video reproduced on the screen S13 and the screen S14 is used as a preview image for performing manual recording.

  Next, a description will be given of how the screen changes in accordance with the operation of the user when the erroneous detection certified point is authorized and the authorization is canceled with reference to FIG.

  Here, the screen transition when the erroneous detection authorized point is recognized is basically as described with reference to the transition diagrams of FIGS. 9 to 11, and therefore, refer to the transition diagrams of FIGS. 9 to 11. Therefore, the description overlapping with the content described above will be omitted, and only the content that is different will be described.

  In the screen S2, it is assumed that the “shortcut” button is associated with “false detection authorization icon display”. When the [Shortcut] button is pressed, the screen S2 remains without changing to the screen S3, but an erroneous detection certification icon is displayed on the map instead of the event icon and the history icon. Thereby, the user can refer to the false detection authorization icon. In this state, when the [shortcut] button is pressed again, the screen S2 remains, but an event icon and a history icon are displayed on the map instead of the erroneous detection authorization icon.

  If any of the [icon] buttons is pressed while the false detection authorization icon is displayed on the map in the screen S2, the screen is not the screen S4 as shown in the upper part of FIG. Transition to S21. On the screen S21, either “Yes” or “No” button by the user is displayed to confirm whether or not the spot specified by the pressed false detection certification icon may remain the false detection certification spot. Accept the selection.

  Here, when the [Yes] button is pressed, the point specified by the pressed erroneous detection certification icon remains as the erroneous detection certification point, and the screen returns to the screen S2.

  On the other hand, when the [No] button is pressed, it is assumed that the spot specified by the pressed false detection certification icon is not the false detection certification spot. Specifically, the date and time when the event occurred at the erroneous detection authorized point and the position of the erroneously detected authorized point corresponding to the point specified by the pressed erroneous detection authorized icon stored in the main storage unit 190 are displayed. A set of information associated with the position information to be identified and an identifier for identifying this erroneous detection authorized point are deleted. Then, the screen returns to the screen S2.

  If any [icon] button is pressed while the event icon and the history icon are displayed on the map on the screen S2, the screen S4 and the screen S21 are displayed as shown in the lower part of FIG. Instead, the screen transitions to screen S22. Then, on the screen S22, in order to confirm whether or not the spot specified by the pressed false detection authorization icon is newly set as the false detection authorization spot, either [Yes] or [No] button by the user Accept the selection.

  Here, when the [Yes] button is pressed, it is assumed that the point specified by the pressed event icon or the pressed history icon is recognized as a false detection certified point. Then, in the main storage unit 190, a position that identifies the date and time when the event occurred at the erroneous detection certified point and the position of the erroneous detection certified point corresponding to the point specified by the pressed event icon or the pressed history icon A set of information associated with the information and an identifier for specifying the erroneous detection authorized point are stored. Then, the screen returns to the screen S2.

  On the other hand, when the [No] button is pressed, the process transitions to the screen S4 without performing the process for identifying a false detection authorized point.

By doing in this way, it becomes possible to perform recognition of a false detection authorized point, and cancellation of authorization.
<Battery control>
Next, battery control in the present embodiment will be described.

  As described with reference to FIG. 1, the power supply unit 310 of the integrated device 1000 of the present embodiment receives power supply from an external device via the USB terminal 320. Here, the external device is, for example, an automobile in which the integrated device 1000 is installed.

  Specifically, one of the cigar plug cords is inserted into the cigar lighter socket of the automobile. Then, the other end of the cigar plug cord is connected to the USB terminal 320. In addition, a cigar plug cord with a converter is used. Assume that the cigar plug cord and the converter have a rated voltage of 5 V and a rated current of 2 A, for example.

  Thereafter, when the automobile engine starts, power supply from the cigarette lighter socket is started in conjunction with this. When the car engine stops, power supply from the cigarette lighter socket also stops.

  Next, a detailed configuration of the power supply unit 310 will be described with reference to FIG. Referring to FIG. 13, the power supply unit 310 includes a power supply control unit 311, a lithium ion battery 312, and a super capacitor 313 (registered trademark). Further, the power supply unit 310 is connected to the first control unit 100 and the second control unit 200. Note that among the functional blocks shown in FIG. 1, functional blocks that are not directly related to the description of the battery control are not shown in FIG. 13.

  The supercapacitor 313 corresponds to the “capacitor” of the present invention. The lithium ion battery 312 corresponds to the “secondary battery” of the present invention. Furthermore, the power source supplied from the cigarette lighter socket of the automobile corresponds to the “external power source” of the present invention.

  Here, the power supply control unit 311 has a function of controlling which device the voltage is applied to. The power control unit 311 is realized by, for example, a power management IC. The first control unit 100 may perform part or all of the control of the power supply control unit 311. In FIG. 13, signal lines for the first control unit 100 to transmit and receive signals for controlling the power supply control unit 311 are indicated by broken lines. On the other hand, a line for applying a voltage is shown in FIG. 13 as a solid line.

  The lithium ion battery 312 is a secondary battery that stores electricity by charging and can be used as a battery thereafter. The lithium ion battery 312 is charged under the control of the power supply control unit 311. When the integrated apparatus 1000 is supplied with power from an external device, the first control unit 100 is driven by the power supplied from the external device.

  On the other hand, the first control unit 100 is driven by the power supplied from the lithium ion battery 312 when the integrated device 1000 is not supplied with power from an external device. Further, as described above in the description of <Screen Transition>, when the integrated apparatus 1000 is not supplied with power from an external apparatus and is driven by power supplied from the lithium ion battery 312, the drive recorder Stop the function. Since this is intended to reduce power consumption, the software operating in the second control unit 200 is not simply shut down, but the voltage application itself to the second control unit 200 is canceled. To do.

  The supercapacitor 313 is a capacitor and is charged when the integrated device 1000 is supplied with power from an external device.

  In this regard, in the present embodiment, when the integrated apparatus 1000 is removed from the automobile, the second control unit 200 stores information cached in the second storage unit 230 that is a nonvolatile memory, and the like. The data is not damaged by performing the shutdown process.

  However, when the integrated apparatus 1000 is removed from the automobile as described above, the application of voltage to the second control unit 200 is stopped. Therefore, the second control unit 200 performs this shutdown process using the charge stored in the supercapacitor 313. For this reason, the supercapacitor 313 having a capacity that can guarantee the shutdown process is used.

  Note that the information cached by the second control unit 200 is, for example, a cached real-time video before being converted into a video file.

  The first control unit 100 also controls the power supply. For example, the first control unit 100 includes, in particular, the touch panel 110, the speaker 120, the notification LED 130, the button 140, the TV tuner 150, the GPS sensor 160, the acceleration sensor 170, and the first memory among the units illustrated in FIG. Power control of the unit 180 and the main storage unit 190 is performed. Also, the first control unit 100 may perform part or all of the control of the power supply control unit 311.

  On the other hand, the second control unit 200 performs power control of the camera 210, the microphone 220, and the second storage unit 230, among other units shown in FIG.

  Next, the basic idea of battery control in this embodiment will be described. In this embodiment, the start of the first control unit 100 and the second control unit 200 and the charging of the super capacitor 313 and the lithium ion battery 312 are not performed in parallel, but by controlling the timing to be performed, Do it step by step. This is for starting the first control unit 100 and the second control unit 200 and charging the supercapacitor 313 and the lithium ion battery 312 without exceeding the rated current of the cigar plug cord.

  Here, the rated current of the cigar plug cord is, for example, 2A. In this regard, it is conceivable to use a cigar plug cord exceeding the rated current 2A. However, as the rated current increases, the cigar plug cord needs to be thickened. This is because a conductor such as an electric wire forming the cord has a small resistance, and the insulation coating may be dissolved by the heat generation. Therefore, the cord needs to be thickened as the current is increased.

  However, if the cord is thickened, it becomes difficult to handle the cord, which is very inconvenient for a user who uses the integrated device 1000 in a limited space in the automobile. In addition, when a thick cord is used, there is a problem that the manufacturing cost increases.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, as described above, the activation of the first control unit 100 and the second control unit 200 and the charging of the supercapacitor 313 and the lithium ion battery 312 are not performed in parallel. This is done step by step by controlling the timing. Thereby, in this embodiment, the maximum value of the current when the integrated apparatus 1000 is activated is suppressed.

  Next, the power supply control process of the present embodiment will be described in detail with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 14 and the flowchart of FIG.

  First, when the integrated apparatus 1000 is in a shutdown state, the automobile engine is started in a state where it is connected to the car charger. Accordingly, supply of power to integrated device 1000 is started (Yes in step A11).

  Then, the power supply control unit 311 starts applying a voltage to the first control unit 100. Thereby, the first control unit 100 starts the activation process (step A12). Such activation processing includes, for example, processing for activating the touch panel 110 and the GPS sensor 160.

  The first control unit 100 that has performed the startup process displays the information on the touch panel 110. At this time, the screen S1 shown in FIG. 9 is displayed. Then, in response to pressing of the [Navigation] button 140, the navigation function is executed (step A13). Even if the [drive recorder] button 140 is pressed, the drive recorder function has not yet been executed. Therefore, a message such as “The drive recorder is being activated. Please wait for a while” is displayed on the screen as shown in a screen S14 in FIG. Then, when a predetermined time considered that the user can recognize this message has elapsed, it is determined that the user has timed out, and the screen transitions to the screen S1. As described above, first, the first control unit 100 is activated and displayed on the touch panel 110, thereby enabling the user to be notified that the activation process is being performed.

  Further, the power supply control unit 311 starts applying a voltage to the supercapacitor 313. Along with this, the supercapacitor 313 starts to store electricity, and the voltage of the supercapacitor 313 increases (step A14).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the current voltage of the supercapacitor 313 has become larger than a predetermined first voltage (step A15). Then, when the current voltage of supercapacitor 313 becomes larger than the predetermined first voltage (Yes in step A15), power supply control unit 311 starts applying a voltage to second control unit 200. Thereby, the 2nd control part 200 starts a starting process. This activation process includes a process for activating the camera 210 and the microphone 220.

  However, if the drive recorder function is executed, the maximum current value may exceed the rated current of the cigar plug cord. Therefore, the second control unit 200 performs the startup process, but still does not execute the function of the drive recorder. Therefore, even if the [Drive Recorder] button 140 is pressed at this time, a message like the screen S14 shown in FIG. 16 is displayed as in Step A13, and the function of the drive recorder is not executed.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the current voltage of the supercapacitor 313 has become larger than a predetermined second voltage (step A17). Here, the predetermined second voltage is larger than the predetermined first voltage.

  When the current voltage of supercapacitor 313 becomes larger than the predetermined second voltage (Yes in step A17), the supercapacitor 313 is sufficiently charged, and a large amount of current is stored in the supercapacitor 313. Is no longer needed. Therefore, when the result of step A17 is Yes, the process proceeds to step A18, and the second control unit 200 executes the drive recorder function (step A18). Furthermore, the power supply control unit 311 starts applying a voltage to the lithium ion battery 312. Thereby, charging of the lithium ion battery 312 is started (step A19).

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the timing for applying a voltage to each unit included in the integrated apparatus 1000 is controlled. As a result, it is possible to suppress the maximum value of the current when the integrated apparatus 1000 is activated, and there is an effect that it is not necessary to make the cigar plug cord thicker than necessary.

  This point will be described using specific values. For example, it is assumed that 1.3 A is used in accordance with the application of voltage to the first control unit 100 in step A12. In addition, with the application of voltage to the supercapacitor 313 in step A14, for example, 0.5 A is used until at least Yes in step A15. Furthermore, it is assumed that, for example, 0.2 to 0.3 A is used with the application of the voltage to the second control unit 200 in Step A16. Furthermore, it is assumed that, for example, 0.35 A is used with the application of voltage to the lithium ion battery 312 in step A19.

  When these currents are summed, a total of 2.35 to 2.36 A is required, which exceeds the rated current 2 A of the cigar plug cord described above. However, in the present embodiment, the integrated device 1000 can be activated without exceeding the rated current 2A by controlling the timing of applying a voltage to each part included in the integrated device 1000.

  Next, the battery control after the integrated apparatus 1000 is activated will be described with reference to FIG.

  The integrated device 1000 that is executing the navigation function and the drive recorder function continues monitoring whether or not the supply of power from the car charger is interrupted as the automobile engine stops. Further, the monitoring of whether or not the integrated device 1000 has been removed from the car charger is continued by removing the cigar plug cord from the USB terminal 320 or by removing the cigar plug cord from the car charger (in step A20). No and No in step A22).

  Then, when the power supply from the car charger is interrupted due to the stop of the engine of the automobile (Yes in Step A20), the first control unit 100 and the second control unit 200 are shut down. At this time, the shutdown process of the first control unit 100 is performed by power supply by the lithium ion battery 312, and the shutdown process of the second control unit 200 is performed by power supply by the supercapacitor 313. Then, the process returns to step A2 and waits until the power is supplied again.

  On the other hand, when the integrated device 1000 is removed from the car charger by removing the cigar plug cord from the USB terminal 320 or by removing the cigar plug cord from the car charger (Yes in step A22), the second The control unit 200 starts a shutdown process by power supply from the supercapacitor 313. By doing so, the user cannot use the drive recorder function, but the first control unit 100 does not perform a particular shutdown, and thus can continue to use the navigation function. That is, the integrated device 1000 can be used as a portable navigation. Note that the first control unit 100 continues to operate by supplying power from the lithium ion battery 312. In this way, since only one of the two control units can be shut down, the other control unit does not need to be specifically restarted by performing a shutdown process, and can continue to operate.

  Next, it is determined whether or not it is connected again to the car charger of the automobile and whether or not it is connected to an external device other than the automobile. Here, the external device is a personal computer connected to the USB terminal 320 via a USB cable, for example. It may be determined, for example, from a signal output from a USB cable whether the connected car is a car charger or a personal computer. For example, the USB connector is 5 lines (VBus / D− / D + / ID / GND). When the ID line is short-circuited to the GND line, it can be determined that the ID line is connected to the personal computer. On the other hand, if the ID line is open (no connection), it can be determined that it is connected to the car charger.

  When connected to the automobile (Yes in step A24: automobile), the process returns to step A2 and waits until the power is supplied again.

  On the other hand, when connected to the external device (Yes in step A24: external device), the process proceeds to step A25, and the first control unit 100 is shut down. This is because when the integrated apparatus 1000 is connected to a personal computer, it is considered unnecessary to execute the navigation function any more. In addition, the output from the USB terminal 320 of the personal computer may not be able to cover the current for driving the integrated device 1000.

  Then, after the first control unit 100 is shut down, charging of the lithium ion battery 312 is started in preparation for using the integrated device 1000 as a portable navigation again (step A26).

  Thereafter, it is monitored whether or not it has been removed from the external device (step A27). When the external device is removed (Yes in Step A27), the first control unit 100 starts the activation process by power supply from the lithium ion battery 312 in order to realize the function of the portable navigation (Step S27). A28).

  The first control unit 100 performs display on the touch panel 110 and performs a navigation function.

As described above with reference to FIG. 15, in the present embodiment, when the engine of the automobile is stopped and the power supply from the car charger is interrupted, when removed from the car charger, and when connected to an external device, The first control unit 100 and the second control unit 200 can be driven or shut down as appropriate in each case.
<Car navigation>
Next, the car navigation function by the first control unit 100 will be described in more detail. The first control unit 100 includes the current position detected by the GPS sensor 160 and the traffic monitoring points stored in the main storage unit 190. When the position of the target such as is in a predetermined positional relationship, a predetermined alarm is output. Therefore, the main storage unit 190 has more attention such as information on the target to be detected (position information of the target including longitude / latitude, type information of the target, etc.), accident-prone areas, traffic control information, and the like. There are traffic safety information for safe and safe driving, and various information useful for landmarks and driving. Each information is registered by associating specific information types (types of targets, types of traffic control, accident-prone areas, landmark names, etc.) with location information.

  The distance to the target when the alarm is issued can be changed for each type of target. As modes of alarms, there are alarms by voice using the speaker 120, alarms using the touch panel 110, and the like, as described above. In the present embodiment, since the integrated device 1000 realizes a car navigation function, it has map data.

  Therefore, as a basic screen, the first control unit 100 has a function of reading road network information around the current position and displaying a map around the current position on the touch panel 110. Then, a warning screen is displayed on the touch panel 110 so as to overlap the currently displayed screen. When the map is displayed, a warning screen is displayed when the distance between the current position and the LH system, which is a kind of speed measurement device, which is one of the traffic monitoring points, is 500 m, for example. Further, the first control unit 100 performs a process of outputting a warning sound indicating the alarm type and distance such as “500 m ahead LH system” from the speaker 120.

  On the other hand, the first control unit 100 for realizing the navigation function also operates as follows. First, the main storage unit 190 stores road network information for navigation.

  The first control unit 100 has a function of reading road network information around the current position from the main storage unit 190 and displaying a map around the current position on the touch panel 110. The first control unit 100 can search for a route (route) from one position to another using this road network information. Further, the main storage unit 190 associates the telephone number database that stores the telephone number with the location information and name of the house, company, facility, etc. associated with the telephone number, and associates the address with the location information of the address. It has a stored address database. The main storage unit 190 stores the position information of traffic monitoring points such as a speed measuring device along with the type of the position information.

  The first control unit 100 has a function of performing processing of a general navigation device. That is, a map around the current position is displayed on the touch panel 110 as needed, and a destination setting button 140 is displayed. The first control unit 100 performs destination setting processing when the touch panel 110 detects a touch at a position corresponding to the display position of the destination setting button 140. In the destination setting process, a destination setting menu is displayed on the touch panel 110 to prompt the user to select a destination setting method. The destination setting menu includes a telephone number search button 140 and an address search button 140 that prompt the user to select a destination setting method. When it is detected that the telephone number search button 140 is touched, a telephone number input screen is displayed, and position information corresponding to the input telephone number is acquired from the main storage unit 190. When it is detected that the address search button 140 is touched, an address selection input screen is displayed, and position information corresponding to the input address is acquired from the main storage unit 190. Then, the acquired position information is set as the position information of the destination, and a recommended route from the current position to the destination is obtained based on the road network information stored in the main storage unit 190. As a method for calculating the recommended route, a known method such as a Dijkstra method can be used.

  Then, the first control unit 100 displays the calculated recommended route together with the surrounding map. For example, as shown in FIG. 17, a route i23 from the current position i21 to the destination i22 is displayed as a recommended route in a predetermined color (for example, red). This is the same as a general navigation system. In the present embodiment, the first control unit 100 compares the position information on the route i23 with the position information of a target such as a traffic monitoring point stored in the main storage unit 190, and is located on the route i23. Displays the location of traffic monitoring points.

  Thereby, for example, as shown in FIG. 17, a balloon is displayed from a position on the road, and the type of traffic monitoring point at that position stored in the main storage unit 190 is displayed in the balloon. For example, FIG. 17A is a display example of a warning point search screen, and shows an example in which traffic monitoring points i25a to i25f are displayed. The traffic monitoring point i25a displays “N” indicating the N system in a balloon. The traffic monitoring points i25b, i25c, i25e display the characters “LH” indicating the LH system in a balloon. The traffic monitoring point i25d displays “loop” characters indicating a loop coil in a balloon. The traffic monitoring point i25f displays the letter “H” indicating the H system in a balloon. As described above, when the touch panel 1108 detects a touch on the balloon position in the simplified display state in which characters are displayed in the balloon, the simplified display is switched to the detailed display as shown in FIG.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 4A, a traffic monitoring point type designation section i26 is displayed on the lower right side in the touch panel 110. The traffic monitoring point type designation unit i26 is a part that displays the button 140 listing the types of traffic monitoring points existing on the route i23. In the example of FIG. 4A, the “N” type button 140i27a indicating the N system of the traffic monitoring point i25a, the “LH” type button 140i27b indicating the LH system of the traffic monitoring points i25b, i25c, and i25e, A “loop” type button 140i27c indicating the loop coil of the monitoring point i25d and an “H” type button 140i27d indicating the H system of the traffic monitoring point i25f are displayed. When the first control unit 100 detects a touch of the type button 140 on the display unit from the touch panel 1108, the first control unit 100 reversely displays the touched type button 140 and the traffic monitoring point corresponding to the touched type button 140. The display mode is switched to the detailed display if the simple display is being performed, and is switched to the simple display if the detailed display is being performed.

  The integrated apparatus 1000 according to the present embodiment includes a peripheral search function as a method for setting a destination (hereinafter also including a waypoint). When this peripheral search function is selected and activated, the first control unit 100 extracts facilities that meet specified conditions and are close to the current position, and draws the extraction result on the touch panel 110. To do. Then, the user can designate one of the candidates drawn on the touch panel 110 as a destination (including a waypoint) by confirming and selecting one of the candidates.

  That is, in order to realize such a function, the main storage unit 190 of the present embodiment stores information about each facility in association with information related to the facility classification together with the position information. Information on the classification of facilities is a plurality of types of items grouped by genre names that match each facility.

  In the present embodiment, when any item is specified, the first control unit 100 extracts a facility that matches the specified item and is close to the current position, and uses the extraction result as the destination. Are drawn on the touch panel 110 as candidates. The user can specify a destination by selecting one of the candidates drawn on the touch panel 110.

  When one of the items is selected, the first control unit 100 accesses the main storage unit 190, is a facility existing within a reference distance (for example, 10 km) centered on the current position, and designated. Extract items that match the category of the item. Then, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of the closest facilities are drawn by overlapping icons (marks) indicating the facilities at corresponding locations on the map drawn on the touch panel 110. As facility information stored in the main storage unit 190, each facility is registered in association with each facility, and when drawing, the associated icon is read and drawn at a predetermined position on the touch panel 110.

  In addition, when the current position exists on the map drawn on the touch panel 110, an own vehicle icon indicating the own vehicle is drawn at a position corresponding to the current position. Furthermore, when drawing such facility icons, numbers are added and displayed in the order from the nearest vehicle. As the vehicle moves, the number is updated as needed.

  When the user selects a desired facility, the first control unit 100 that recognizes the desired facility obtains a recommended route with the facility as the destination, and draws the result on the map of the touch panel 110.

  Further, the first control unit 100 has a function of performing route guidance to a set destination. That is, the first control unit 100 draws map information representing roads and the like on the touch panel 110 while sequentially detecting the position of the vehicle by GPS or autonomous navigation in accordance with the selection of the guidance start by the user. Use the images and voice to get directions.

The instruction input such as designation and selection by the user is triggered when the first control unit 100 detects that the touch panel 110 has touched the button 140 or the facility icon on which the name of the item or function is displayed. As can be done.
<Example of implementation>
The integrated device 1000 described above can be mounted on an electronic device as follows, for example.

  FIG. 18 is a six-sided view illustrating an example of an external appearance of an electronic device in which the integrated device 1000 is mounted. In FIG. 18, a front view is shown in the second row of the center row. Here, in FIG. 18, a surface that faces the touch panel 110 when the integrated apparatus 1000 is installed is a front view. A touch panel 110 is disposed on the front surface of the integrated apparatus 1000. Further, the buttons 140 and the like are not arranged on the bezel surrounding the touch panel 110 so as not to hinder the viewing of the touch panel 110.

  The left side view is shown on the left of the front view. The first storage unit 180, the notification LED 130b, and the USB terminal 320 are disposed on the left side surface of the integrated apparatus 1000. The first storage unit 180 is realized by an SD slot, and an SD card as a storage medium is inserted into the SD slot. The notification LED 130b is an LED indicating whether or not the power is being supplied, and lights up in green, for example, while the power is being supplied. A cigar plug cord 504 is connected to the USB terminal 320, and the integrated device 1000 receives power from the car charger via the cigar plug cord 504, as described in the section <Battery control>. In order to clarify the shape of the integrated device 1000, the illustration of the cord portion extending from the socket of the cigar plug cord is omitted in FIG.

  The right side view is shown on the right side of the front view. A second storage unit 230 is disposed on the right side surface of the integrated apparatus 1000. The second storage unit 230 is realized by an SD slot, and an SD card as a storage medium is inserted into the SD slot.

  A top view is represented on the front view. On the upper surface of the integrated apparatus 1000, a notification LED 130a, a button 140a, a button 140b, and a button 140c are arranged. The notification LED 130a is used for the purpose of indicating whether or not the continuous recording by the integrated apparatus 1000 is performed. For example, when the continuous recording is not performed, the notification LED 130a is lit red. The button 140a is a button 140 for starting manual recording, and event recording is started when the button 140a is pressed. The button 140b is a button 140 for stopping or restarting the continuous recording, and the continuous recording is stopped or restarted every time a press is received. The button 140c is a button 140 for turning the integrated device 1000 ON or OFF. When the pressing is accepted when the power is ON, the integrated device 1000 is turned OFF, and when the pressing is accepted when the power is OFF, the button 140c is pressed. The body shape apparatus 1000 is turned on.

  A rear view is shown in the third row of the center row. A camera 210 and a joint unit 502 are disposed on the back surface of the integrated apparatus 1000. Further, an edge 501a, an edge 501b, an edge 501c, and an edge 501d are formed on the back surface of the integrated apparatus 1000. The unit of the camera 210 is incorporated in the integrated apparatus 1000 by a ball joint, and the camera 210 is movable. It is assumed that the movable range of the camera 210 is, for example, 15 degrees in each direction. In other words, if the camera 210 is in the center, it moves, for example, 15 degrees upward and 15 degrees downward. The joint portion is a portion for attaching the integrated device 1000 to a cradle for fixing the integrated device 1000. In addition, the edge 501a, the edge 501b, the edge 501c, and the edge 501d are ridge lines formed on the back surface. The edge 501a, the edge 501b, the edge 501c, and the edge 501d are curved and have a shape that is not caught by a user's hand carrying the integrated device 1000.

  A bottom view is shown in the third row of the center row. A speaker slit 503 is provided on the bottom surface of the integrated apparatus 1000. The speaker slit 503 is a slit through which sound output from the speaker 120 of the integrated apparatus 1000 is output. Details of the speaker slit 503 and the speaker 120 will be described later.

  Here, as described above, the integrated apparatus 1000 has four surfaces on the back surface by providing four ridge lines of the edge 501a, the edge 501b, the edge 501c, and the edge 501d on the back surface. Further, as can be seen from, for example, a bottom view, a top view, a left side view, and a right side view, the camera 210 has a vertex and a downward slope with respect to each end of the back surface.

  In this respect, it is also conceivable to realize the casing of the integrated apparatus 1000 as a flat rectangular shape by making the thicknesses of the respective end portions and the camera 210 portions equal without providing such an inclination. However, if such a shape is used, the entire integrated apparatus 1000 becomes large, and portability is lost.

  In addition, the reason why the camera 210 part becomes thick and the camera 210 part becomes the apex is due to the size of the camera 210 unit forming the camera 210. Therefore, the camera 210 portion cannot be thinned. On the other hand, other circuits can be made thinner than the camera 210 portion. Therefore, even if the thicknesses of the respective end portions and the camera 210 portion are made equal, only a useless space is generated in the housing of the integrated apparatus 1000. From this point of view, the housing of the integrated device 1000 does not need to be a flat rectangular shape.

  Therefore, in this mounting example, the thickness of the back surface is reduced by providing a downward slope with respect to each end portion of the back surface with the camera 210 as the apex. As a result, it is possible to prevent the thickness from becoming unnecessarily thick and lacking in portability and the generation of a useless space in the housing.

  In addition, with reference to FIG. 19, other features of this implementation example will be described. FIG. 19A shows the left side surface of the integrated apparatus 1000. As described with reference to FIG. 18, the USB terminal 320 for connecting the cigar plug cord 504 is arranged on the left side surface of the integrated apparatus 1000. A notch 505 is formed in the right half of the periphery of the USB terminal 320 when viewed from the left side. Here, the notch 505 when viewed from the left side is substantially vertical from the top to the bottom up to the height at which the USB terminal 320 is provided, but is higher than the height at which the USB terminal 320 is provided. The lower part is curved left so as to draw an arc.

  FIG. 19B shows the back of the integrated device 1000. When viewed from the back, the notch 505 is different in the left and right lengths of the upper part (for example, approximately two-thirds of the whole) and the left and right lengths of the lower part (for example, approximately one-third of the whole). ing. Specifically, the left and right lengths of the lower part are shortened.

  The reason why the notch 505 has such a shape will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 19C is a left side view illustrating a state where the cigar plug cord 504 is attached to the USB terminal 320. Referring to FIG. 19C, a cigar plug cord 504 and a cord portion 504-1 extending from the cigar plug cord 504 are shown.

  First, as described with reference to FIG. 19 (b), the notch 505 when viewed from the back has a shorter left and right length in the lower portion, and corresponds to the thickness of the cable. ing. Therefore, when viewed from the back, the cord portion 504-1 does not shift from side to side and follows the shape of the cutout 505. And the code | cord | chord part 504-1 hangs down along the shape curved to the left so that an arc might be drawn if it sees from the left side surface of the notch 505. FIG. That is, when viewed from the left side of the notch 505, the shape curved to the left so as to draw an arc does not hang the cord portion 504-1 of the cigar plug cord 504 but guides it in a desired direction.

  By doing in this way, it becomes possible to prevent the code | cord | chord part 504-1 going toward the direction which is not intended. Further, since the arc is drawn, it is possible to prevent the cord from being bent at an acute angle. As a result, the life of the cord can be extended.

  In addition, the left and right widths of the notch 505 when viewed from the back of the integrated device 1000 are such that the cigar plug cord 504 and the code portion 504-1 are not visible to the user when the integrated device 1000 is viewed from the front. Good. Thereby, only the rectangular shape on the front surface of the integrated device 1000 is visible to the user, and a sense of unity is born.

  Furthermore, the left and right widths of the cutout 505 when viewed from the back of the integrated device 1000 are such that the cigar plug cord 504 and the code portion 504-1 are visible to the user when the integrated device 1000 is viewed from the front. Good. As a result, the user can confirm that the cigar plug cord 504 is connected to the USB terminal 320.

  In addition, with reference to FIG. 20, other features of this implementation example will be described. FIG. 20 is a rear view of the integrated apparatus 1000 and shows a shape when the back surface portion of the cover that realizes the casing of the integrated apparatus 1000 is removed.

  FIG. 20 shows a speaker slit-corresponding position 508 that represents a position corresponding to the position of the speaker unit 506, the speaker holding unit 507, and the speaker slit 503.

  The speaker unit 506 corresponds to the speaker 120 in FIG. 1 and generates a sound for operation guidance, a warning sound, music, and the like using a diaphragm. Here, generally, a sound emitting hole for guiding the sound generated by the diaphragm to the outside of the cover is provided in a portion corresponding to the speaker unit 506 on the back surface of the cover that realizes the housing of the integrated device 1000.

  However, in this implementation example, it is assumed that the integrated device 1000 is carried, and the user can see the back side. In such a case, if the sound emitting hole is provided, the aesthetic appearance is impaired.

  Therefore, in this mounting example, the speaker holding unit 507 not only holds the speaker unit 506 but also surrounds the periphery of the speaker unit 506. However, the lower part of the speaker unit 506 does not surround the speaker unit 506. Thereby, the sound generated by the diaphragm is guided from the lower part of the speaker unit 506 to the speaker slit corresponding position 508 and finally derived from the speaker slit 503. Accordingly, it is possible to output sound to the outside without providing a sound emission hole in a portion corresponding to the speaker unit 506 on the back surface of the cover that realizes the housing of the integrated device 1000. Thereby, it can prevent that the beauty | look is impaired by the sound emission hole.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 21, a description will be given of a state in which the integrated device 1000 is mounted on the cradle 2000 and the pedestal 3000 in order to fix the integrated device 1000 to a dashboard or the like. In this mounting example, the cradle 2000 can be attached to and detached from the joint portion 502 shown in FIG. 18 and installed on the dashboard of the vehicle together with the cradle 2000. Alternatively, the integrated device 1000 can be detached from the cradle 2000 and portable navigation. Or use it as

The cradle 2000 is further connected to the pedestal unit 3000. The pedestal 3000 is
The cradle 2000 is supported in an arbitrary posture. The pedestal unit 3000 is sucked and fixed on a dashboard or the like by a suction cup or a suction sheet provided on the bottom surface. The pedestal unit 3000 and the cradle 2000 are coupled so as to be rotatable within a predetermined angle range through a coupling mechanism such as a ball joint. Since it is a ball joint, the pedestal 3000 and the cradle body 2000 relatively move within an arbitrary angular range in the three-dimensional direction, and remain at arbitrary angular positions due to frictional resistance in the joint portion. Therefore, the integrated device 1000 attached to the cradle 2000 can also be arranged in an arbitrary posture on the dashboard.
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The above-described embodiments and implementation examples are preferred embodiments of the present invention. However, the scope of the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various modifications can be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention. You may make it carry out with the form which did.

  For example, in the above-described embodiment, the shape of the icon displayed on the map is changed according to the presence or absence of the video file. In addition, the color of the icon displayed on the map differs depending on the event level. Furthermore, a number is assigned to the event according to the time series, and the order is displayed in numbers. That is, the display mode of each icon is varied according to such conditions. Here, changing the display mode includes, for example, changing the color, shape, size, number display, and the like of the icons.

  In this regard, the correspondence between the manner of changing the display mode and the condition for changing the display mode is not necessarily limited to the embodiment described above. For example, the color of the icon displayed on the map may be changed according to the presence or absence of the video file. Moreover, it is good to make both a color and a shape different. For example, the number of icons displayed on the map may be varied according to the event level. Further, when there are a first condition such as the presence / absence of a video file and a second condition such as an event level, the display mode may be varied depending on the condition.

  For example, the oldest file may not be deleted when performing continuous recording. As a result, new real-time video cannot be stored, but old real-time video can be prevented from being erased.

  In addition, it is preferable to start and stop recording constantly in conjunction with the supply of power. Thereby, it is possible to always perform recording without requiring any user operation.

  Furthermore, the oldest file may not be deleted even when a new event occurs in manual recording and event recording, or even if there is a user operation. As a result, a new file cannot be protected, but a previously protected file can be prevented from being deleted.

  Further, even files that are protected by manual recording and event recording may be deleted according to user operations and settings. This makes it possible to delete unnecessary files after confirming the contents and increase the free space of the storage unit.

  Furthermore, in the list of icons such as i13, the event icon or history icon pressed on the map may be arranged at the top of the list. It is also possible to rearrange the events in chronological order based on the date and time when the event occurred.

  Furthermore, when the first recording unit and the second storage unit 230 can use the same type of storage medium, for example, when the capacity of the storage medium used in the second storage unit 230 is maximized In addition, the storage medium used in the first storage unit 180 may be used interchangeably. As a result, the two storage media can be used properly according to the situation. In addition, the first control unit 100 may reproduce the video file by inserting the storage medium storing the video file in the second control unit 200 into the first storage unit 180.

  Furthermore, when it is determined that an event has occurred, control may be performed so as not to execute a function that hinders real-time video imaging. For example, the function that becomes an obstacle to real-time image capturing is a sound output function of a television. In this way, at the time of image data capturing, at least after it is determined that an event has occurred, the sound of the television is stopped, and it is possible to prevent the sound of the television from being mixed into the imaged data.

  Furthermore, when it is determined that an event has occurred, event recording may not be performed even if the measured value of the acceleration sensor 170 exceeds any of a plurality of threshold values. Thereby, for example, when it is frequently determined that an event has occurred based on a slight impact, the video file is not stored even if it is determined that an event has occurred based on a slight impact. For this reason, it is possible to prevent a situation in which the number of video files increases and the capacity of the storage medium is used up quickly. For example, depending on the vehicle type, road conditions, driving habits, etc., when it is frequently determined that an event with the most sensitive threshold has occurred, important recording data will be overwritten immediately after each recording. . Therefore, in such a case, for example, even if it is determined that an event with the most sensitive threshold has occurred, the video file should not be stored.

  Furthermore, since the camera 210 is movable, it is preferable that either or both of the incident position and orientation of the incident portion 211 of the camera 210 can be adjusted. By doing so, the incident position can be adjusted even after the automobile integrated device 1000 is installed. Thereby, the range to be imaged can be adjusted so as to correspond to the shape and installation position of the automobile, and it is possible to image image data in a desired range.

  Furthermore, the threshold value for determining that an event has occurred can be set differently for each measurement axis, and the threshold value of the measurement axis corresponding to the traveling direction of the vehicle is set higher than the threshold values of other measurement axes. Also good. In this way, a threshold according to the usage status of the integrated device 1000 can be used, and it is possible to prevent an event from being erroneously determined when no event has occurred. It becomes.

  In this regard, depending on the usage status of the integrated apparatus 1000, the measurement value by the acceleration sensor 170 may increase in a predetermined direction regardless of the occurrence of an event. For example, when the front surface of the integrated device 1000 is the touch panel 110, the measurement by the acceleration sensor 170 is performed on the measurement axis corresponding to the rear surface direction from the front surface of the integrated device 1000 when the touch panel 110 is pressed by the user. The value goes up. Since this is not related to the occurrence of an event, it is preferable not to determine that an event has occurred in such a case.

  Therefore, for example, the threshold value may be increased on the measurement axis corresponding to the direction from the front surface to the rear surface of the integrated apparatus 1000. For example, when the integrated device 1000 is installed in an automobile, the front surface of the integrated device 1000 provided with the touch panel 110 faces the front of the user, and the rear surface of the integrated device 1000 faces the traveling direction of the automobile. Therefore, for example, when the vehicle traveling direction is the front, the measurement axis corresponding to the vehicle traveling direction is the X direction (front and rear), and when the vehicle traveling direction is the front, the measurement axis corresponding to the left and right of the vehicle is the Y direction (left and right). ), The measurement axis corresponding to the upper and lower sides of the vehicle is set to the Z direction (left and right), and the threshold value for the measurement axis in the X direction (front and rear) is increased.

  As a result, even if some impact is detected, it is possible not to determine that an event has occurred.

  Furthermore, even if the measured value of the acceleration sensor 170 exceeds the threshold value, an event does not occur if the threshold value is exceeded for a predetermined period including when an operation is accepted by the touch panel 110. It is good to do so. As described above, for example, the measurement value by the acceleration sensor 170 is increased on the measurement axis corresponding to the rear surface direction from the front surface of the integrated apparatus 1000. Since this is not related to the occurrence of an event, it is preferable not to determine that an event has occurred in such a case. Therefore, an event does not occur if it is during a predetermined period including when the operation is accepted. Thus, even when the acceleration sensor 170 measures an impact caused by an operation, it is possible to prevent an erroneous determination that an event has occurred based on this measurement. In such a case, it is determined that an event has occurred, and event recording is performed. However, for example, pop-up display indicating that an event has occurred and output of a warning sound may not be performed. As a result, it is possible to prevent a situation in which a warning is output despite the fact that the acceleration sensor 170 measures an impact associated with an operation and makes an erroneous determination that an event has occurred.

  When the automobile is located in the vicinity of the place where the event has occurred, it is preferable that at least a part of the functions executed by the integrated device 1000 to be controlled by the integrated device 1000 is restricted. By doing so, the user can concentrate on driving the vehicle at the location where the previous event occurred. In places where events have occurred in the past, it is often desirable to drive with confidence. For example, it is assumed that there is a place where it is determined that an event has occurred because the brake was suddenly applied to avoid an accident or the like last time. In this case, some functions of the integrated device 1000 to be controlled are partially limited in the vicinity of this place. For example, the audio output function of the television may be limited. In this way, it is possible to cancel the output of the TV sound that disturbs driving near the place where the brake was applied suddenly in order to avoid accidents etc., and the user can concentrate on driving the car. It becomes.

  Furthermore, for example, the moving speed of the automobile may be output as measurement information other than the acceleration measured when the event occurs. By doing so, the user can prove that, for example, the event occurred at a speed lower than the legal speed or that the event was being performed slowly. The moving speed of the automobile can be calculated by using, for example, GPS position information. Further, for example, the moving speed of the automobile may be acquired by using OBD (On-board diagnostics).

  In the above description, the event icon and the history icon are displayed on the map including the current position of the automobile in which the integrated device 1000 is installed. That is, it explained that it displayed about the map around the car. In addition to this, when performing route search or destination search, it is preferable to display event icons and history icons for manual recording and event recording that have occurred around the route and around the destination. Thereby, the user can refer to the icon even for a place where the current position of the automobile is not included.

  Further, operation guidance may be provided up to the position of the event icon or history icon in response to pressing of the event icon or history icon. By doing so, it is possible to easily revisit places where accidents have occurred in the past, places where events frequently occur, and places where users have manually recorded.

  Further, the navigation information stored in the main storage unit 190 may store all information about the whole country at the time of shipment. In addition, map data and the like stored in a storage medium are provided for each region, and the user prepares a storage medium that stores necessary map data and the like, and attaches it to the first storage unit 180. May be used. The map data stored in the storage medium may be transferred to the main storage unit 190 and stored. Alternatively, the first control unit 100 may access the storage medium, read it from there, and use it.

  In the above-described embodiment, three storage units are provided such as the main storage unit 190, the first storage unit 180, and the second storage unit 230. However, it is not always necessary to provide three storage units. For example, the first control unit 100 may not be provided.

  In the embodiment described above, it has been described that the software for realizing the control by the first control unit 100 is stored in the main storage unit 190. However, part or all of the software is not the main storage unit 190 but the first storage unit 190. It may be stored in a ROM included in the control unit 100.

  The threshold value may be adjustable by the user, but the threshold value may be fixed in view of the fact that it is generally considered that the user does not grasp how much the threshold value is adjusted. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the user from setting an inappropriate threshold value.

  In the above description, each icon is not simply displayed by color, but for example, the icon is a circled number including a number in time series. At this time, the numbers may be assigned in descending order or in ascending order along the time series. That is, the latest icon number may be 1, and the oldest icon number may be 10. The latest icon number may be 10, and the oldest icon number may be 1.

  In the above description, the video file is played back via the first control unit 100. However, the video file may be directly output from the second control unit 200 to the touch panel 110. Further, the process of decoding the two video files into the image data may be performed by the first control unit 100 instead of the second control unit 200.

  In the above description, the “shortcut” button 140 may be associated with “television video” instead of “camera video”. Although the user refers to the “camera image” when the integrated apparatus 1000 is installed, it is considered that the user refers to the “television image” after the installation, so that the user-friendliness can be improved.

  In addition, even when the [shortcut] button 140 is pressed and the screen transitions to the screen S3, the operation guidance by voice may be continued. Thereby, the inconvenience that the operation guidance is interrupted can be prevented.

  Further, a button 140 for accepting an operation that triggers manual recording may be displayed on the screen, that is, on the touch panel 110. In addition, it is preferable to accept an operation that triggers manual recording with the button 140 that is a hard key instead of the button 140 that is displayed on the touch panel 110. This eliminates the need to provide the button 140 on the touch panel 110, and for example, prevents the button 140 from partially obscuring the real-time video displayed on the full screen on the screen S13. .

  In the description of FIG. 14, step A3 is performed after performing step A3, but steps A3 and A4 may be performed at the same time as long as they are within the rated current range of the cigar plug cord. Thereby, it is possible to shorten the time until the second control unit 200 is activated.

  Furthermore, the acceleration detected by the acceleration sensor 170 differs depending on factors such as the manner of individual driving, the type of vehicle, and the road on which the vehicle always travels. For this reason, in some cases, the threshold used as a criterion for determining that an event has occurred may be too low. In this case, there is a possibility of erroneous detection that an event has occurred even though no event has occurred. On the other hand, depending on the case, there may be a case where the threshold value used as a criterion for determining that an event has occurred is too high. In this case, there is a possibility of erroneous detection that an event has not occurred even though an event has occurred.

  Therefore, it is possible to allow the user to correct the threshold value set at the time of shipment. In the present embodiment, a plurality of threshold values are provided, and icons displayed on the map have different colors depending on which threshold value the acceleration detected by the acceleration sensor 170 exceeds. By doing so, the user can use icons with different colors as a guide when personally setting the individual difference of the threshold value depending on the individual driving method, the vehicle type, the road on which the vehicle is always driven, and the like.

  Further, when it is considered difficult for the user to set the threshold value, the user may not be able to correct the threshold value set at the time of shipment.

  Furthermore, when an SD card or the like is inserted as a storage medium in the second storage unit 230, since there is a limit to the number of moving image data stored according to the storage capacity of the SD card, all icons displayed on the map are displayed. I can't watch videos. However, it is preferable to distinguish between the latest file in which moving image data is stored and a file in the past in which moving image data is not stored. The distinction may be realized, for example, by changing the shape or color of the icon. For example, the latest file may be 10 files.

100 First control unit 110 Touch panel 120 Speaker 130 LED for notification
140 Button 150 Television Tuner 160 GPS Sensor 170 Acceleration Sensor 180 First Storage Unit 190 Main Storage Unit 200 Second Control Unit 210 Camera 211 Incident Unit 220 Microphone 230 Second Storage Unit 310 Power Supply Unit 320 USB Terminal 501 Edge 502 Joint Part 503 Speaker slit 504 Cigar plug cord 504-1 Cord part 505 Notch 506 Speaker unit 507 Speaker holding part 508 Position corresponding to speaker slit 1000 Integrated device 2000 Cradle 3000 Base part

Claims (16)

  An apparatus for performing control for storing first information when the first condition is satisfied, wherein the first condition is satisfied due to an event that does not require storage of the first information. In the authorized point, which is a point that has been set, the control for storing the first information is not performed even if the first condition is satisfied again.   The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the first condition is that the measurement information that changes as the moving body on which the apparatus is mounted changes to predetermined information. When the first condition is satisfied, second information that is information for specifying a position of the point where the first condition is satisfied is stored,
When the second condition is satisfied, the second information specifying the position of a point other than the certified point is output, but the second information specifying the position of the certified point is not output. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein:   The apparatus according to claim 3, wherein the second condition includes that the apparatus approaches a point where the first condition is satisfied.   The apparatus according to claim 3 or 4, wherein when the third condition is satisfied, the second information specifying the position of the authorized point is output.   The display according to any one of claims 3 to 5, wherein the second information about the authorized spot and the second information about a spot other than the authorized spot are displayed with different display modes. The device according to item.   The apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the authorized point is determined based on a user operation with reference to stored information when the first condition is satisfied.   The first condition includes a 1-1 condition and a 1-2 condition, and the 1-1 condition is satisfied due to an event that does not require storage of the first information. In the authorized spot that is certified, the control for storing the first information is not performed when the 1-1 condition is satisfied again, but the 1-2 condition is satisfied. 8. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein control is performed to store the first information.   The first condition includes a plurality of conditions in stages according to the size of the threshold. When the conditions are arranged in order from the smallest threshold, the first-2 condition is the first The apparatus according to claim 8, wherein the apparatus includes a plurality of conditions including a condition that is the next order of the conditions of 1-1 or a condition that follows a condition that is the next order of the conditions of the 1-1.   The first condition includes a plurality of conditions in stages according to the size of the threshold, and at least when the condition with the highest threshold is satisfied, the first point even at the authorized point The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the apparatus stores information.   The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the authorized point is defined by a distance range representing the authorized point and a passing direction when passing the authorized point.   When the first condition is continuously satisfied at a plurality of points at intervals less than a predetermined time interval, and the plurality of points are all authorized points, the plurality of authorized points are set to 1 The information which specifies the position of these one group is output instead of the information which specifies the position of each of these authorization points as one group, The one of Claims 1 thru | or 11 characterized by the above-mentioned. apparatus.   A part of the point that is recognized as the authorized point in either or both of the case where a predetermined time has passed since the point was recognized as the authorized point and the number of the authorized points reaches the predetermined number. The apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 12, wherein the apparatus is not handled as the authorized point.   14. The method according to claim 1, wherein if the first condition is not satisfied despite passing through the authorized spot, the authorized spot is not handled as the authorized spot. The device described.   A drive recorder function and a car navigation function are provided, and the first information is image data captured by the drive recorder function, and the first information is caused by an event that does not require storage of the image data captured by the drive recorder function. The point where the condition is satisfied is set as the certified point, and information for specifying the position of the point that satisfies the first condition and is other than the certified point is displayed on the map displayed by the car navigation function. 15. A device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that   A program for causing a computer to function as the apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 15.