JP2017045128A - Driving support device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a driving support device capable of letting a crew member know effectiveness of functions as for each of functions of an advanced driving support system.SOLUTION: The driving support device includes: a detection part for detecting situations inside or outside a vehicle; a determination part for determining whether or not the situations detected by the detection part are risky; a driving support part for performing warning or notification or automatic travel control when it is determined that the situations detected by the detection part are risky by the determination part; and an output part for outputting light or sounds corresponding to the situations detected by the detection part regardless of the determination result of the determination part. Detection results by various sensors for achieving functions are output with light or voices regardless of the presence/absence of development of an advanced driving support function so that it is possible to let a driver or the other crew members know detection capabilities.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 4

Description

  The present application relates to an advanced driving support system in a vehicle, and relates to a driving support device capable of notifying an occupant of the effectiveness of a function related to advanced driving support.

  In recent years, vehicles equipped with an Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) are becoming popular. The advanced driving support system uses a lot of sensing technology to judge the situation inside and outside the vehicle in order to realize functions such as adaptive driving control, lane keeping support, and blind spot recognition support that support safe driving. For example, a collision damage reduction brake system, which is a representative example of an advanced driving support system, uses a sensor such as a millimeter wave radar, an infrared camera, or a visible light camera for detecting an obstacle toward the traveling direction of the vehicle. . The processor in the collision damage reducing braking system executes control including various judgments based on outputs from the sensors, and instructs to perform braking control automatically in some cases.

  A car equipped with an advanced driving support system is equipped with many functions in a feasible manner, but it is difficult for the driver to grasp the actual effects of these functions. For example, even with the same safe driving support function, the function and performance differ depending on the automobile manufacturer, vehicle type and grade. The necessary information is described in the manual of each vehicle, but the contents differ depending on the grade and the presence or absence of options, and many restrictions are described, and the driver is an advanced driver assistance system installed in the car. It is difficult to grasp all the contents in advance. In the event of a collision-reducing braking system, the actual effect of the function (a situation where the function is effective) will be experienced only after the driver is in a situation where he / she is disappointed during driving.

  Various notification methods for a driver to grasp the state of an automobile have been proposed. For example, a technique for displaying speed, gearbox position, engine operation, battery discharge or charge on a display is widely used. Furthermore, Patent Document 1 discloses a multi-function navigation system that can prevent driver distraction. In Patent Document 1, in particular, a man-machine interface including a display is installed in the driver's field of view, and a control device (navigation device) related to the navigation system is installed in an instrument panel. Is disclosed. As an example of a man-machine interface, it has been proposed to use a head-up display (HUD) that projects onto a windshield.

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  Although various functions are realized with respect to the advanced driving support system, it is difficult for the driver to actually grasp the degree of the effect of the functions. In the prior art including Patent Document 1, no proposal has been made for informing how an advanced driving system of an automobile functions. The driver may rely on automatic control for any advanced driving support function of the car he is driving, and it is difficult to recognize which control operation is important for which control. Therefore, it is difficult to use various functions effectively. If the driver can understand the effect of each function of the car he is driving, the driver can predict the validity / invalidity of the function according to the driving scene. Is possible.

  The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a driving support device that can inform the occupant of the effectiveness of the function regarding each function of the advanced driving support system.

  A driving support apparatus according to an aspect of the present invention includes a detection unit that detects a situation inside and outside a vehicle, a determination unit that determines whether the situation detected by the detection unit is dangerous, and the determination unit is dangerous. A driving support device including a driving support unit that performs warning or notification or automatic traveling control when it is determined that there is light, regardless of a determination result of the determination unit, or light corresponding to a situation detected by the detection unit or An output unit for outputting sound is provided.

  Note that the present application can be realized not only as a driving support apparatus including such a characteristic output unit, but also as a driving support method using such characteristic processing as a step, or causing a computer to realize such a step. Or can be realized as a program. In addition, it can be realized as a semiconductor integrated circuit that realizes part or all of the processing of the driving support device, or can be realized as another system in which the driving support device and other devices work in cooperation.

  According to the above, it is possible to provide a driving support device that can inform the occupant of the effectiveness of the functions of the advanced driving support system.

1 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of an advanced driving support system according to Embodiment 1. FIG. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an internal configuration of ADASECU in the first embodiment. 3 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a processing procedure in ADASECU according to the first embodiment. FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a screen displayed on the display of ADASECU in the first embodiment. FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a screen displayed on another display of ADASECU in the first embodiment. FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing an internal configuration of an ADASECU in a second embodiment. 10 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of contents of an operation screen displayed on an operation unit according to Embodiment 2. FIG. 10 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a processing procedure in ADASECU according to the second embodiment.

[Description of Embodiment of the Present Invention]
First, embodiments of the present invention will be listed and described. Moreover, you may combine arbitrarily at least one part of embodiment described below.

  (1) A driving support apparatus according to an aspect of the present invention includes a detection unit that detects a situation inside and outside a vehicle, a determination unit that determines whether the situation detected by the detection unit is dangerous, and the determination unit A driving support device including a driving support unit that performs warning or notification or automatic driving control when it is determined that the vehicle is dangerous, regardless of the determination result of the determination unit, depending on the situation detected by the detection unit An output unit for outputting light or sound.

  In this application, regardless of the presence or absence of the advanced driving support function, the detection result by the sensors for realizing the function is output by light or sound, and the detection ability is set by the driver or others by the output of light or sound. Can let the crew know.

  (2) In the driving support apparatus according to one aspect of the present invention, the detection unit includes a distance measurement unit that measures a distance from a detection target outside the vehicle, and the output unit includes the distance measurement unit. The size of light or sound, or the color of light or the type of sound is changed according to the distance measured by.

  In this application, it is possible to inform the driver or other occupants of the detection capability based on distance measurement by outputting light or sound even in a situation before the advanced driving support function based on distance measurement is exhibited. it can.

  (3) In the driving assistance apparatus according to one aspect of the present invention, the detection unit includes an imaging unit provided toward the outside of the vehicle, and whether or not a detection target is reflected in an image captured by the imaging unit. And the output unit outputs the light or sound when it is determined by the determination unit.

  In this application, including the situation before the advanced driving support function based on the image captured outside the vehicle is exhibited, the detection capability based on the captured image by outputting light or sound is provided to the driver or other occupants. Can let you know.

  (4) In the driving assistance apparatus according to one aspect of the present invention, when the output unit is determined to be captured by the determination unit, the region of the detection target object from a predetermined position or range in the image The size of light or sound, or the color or type of sound is changed according to the position or range deviation.

  In the present application, the light or sound indicating the state before the function related to the advanced driving support related to the warning or notification, or automatic driving control is exhibited, the driver or other by changing the size or color or type Can let the crew know.

  (5) The driving support apparatus according to an aspect of the present invention further includes a reception unit that receives selection of valid or invalid output by the output unit.

  In the present application, the validity and invalidity of the output based on the detection result can be selected according to the preference of the driver or the vehicle occupant, so that bothering can be reduced.

  (6) In the driving assistance apparatus according to one aspect of the present invention, the detection unit detects different situations, the output unit outputs light of different shapes or colors, or different types of sounds for different situations, The reception unit receives a selection of valid or invalid for each different situation.

  In the present application, the validity or invalidity of the output based on the detection result can be selected according to different situations according to the preference of the driver or the occupant of the vehicle, so that troublesomeness can be reduced.

  Note that the accepted selection may be stored in a storage unit or other device in the driving support device in association with information for identifying the selected driver or occupant, or in a storage unit that can be read by a device outside the vehicle. Good. When another device or a device outside the vehicle is stored in a readable storage unit, the driving support device may acquire a valid or invalid setting for each selected situation through communication. As a result, even if the driver or occupant is different in the same vehicle, or the driver is driving a different vehicle, the output based on the detection result is adjusted according to the preference of the driver or occupant. It becomes possible.

  (7) A driving support system according to an aspect of the present invention is detected based on a detection device that detects a situation inside and outside a vehicle, an input unit that inputs a detection result by the detection device, and a detection result input by the input unit. A driving support system including a driving support device having a driving support unit that performs warning or notification or automatic driving control based on the situation, and an output device that is connected to the driving support device and outputs light or sound. The driving support device further includes an output unit that outputs to the output device light or sound corresponding to the situation detected by the detection device regardless of whether the driving support unit is operating.

  In the present application, based on a detection result obtained from a detection device that detects a situation inside and outside the vehicle, the detection is performed regardless of whether the warning or the notification or the function related to the advanced driving support related to the automatic driving control is performed. Light or sound according to the situation detected by the apparatus can be output. Thereby, the detection capability in a detection apparatus can be notified to the passenger | crew of a vehicle.

  (8) A computer program according to an aspect of the present invention inputs a detection result obtained by detecting a situation inside and outside the vehicle, and warns or informs a computer connected to a display unit based on the detection result, or automatically travels. A computer program for outputting information related to control, according to a situation inside or outside the vehicle based on an input detection result regardless of whether the computer outputs the warning or notification, or information related to automatic travel control. Light or sound is output to the display unit.

  The computer can display the light according to the detected situation regardless of whether the warning or notification, or the function related to the advanced driving support related to the automatic driving control is performed. I can let you know.

[Details of the embodiment of the present invention]
A specific example of a driving support apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. In addition, this invention is not limited to these illustrations, is shown by the claim, and intends that all the changes within the meaning and range equivalent to the claim are included.

(Embodiment 1)
FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the advanced driving support system according to the first embodiment. The advanced driving support system according to the first embodiment is connected so that it can communicate with ADASECU 1 arranged inside the vehicle V, a communication bus 3 to which the ADASECU 1 is connected, and the communication bus 3. The travel control ECU 2 is included. A plurality of cameras 151 to 154, a radar 160, a display 120, and a speaker 130 are connected to ADASECU 1. The plurality of cameras 151 to 154 include a camera 151 provided toward the front of the vehicle V, a camera 152 provided toward the rear, a camera 153 provided toward the left with respect to the traveling direction, And a camera 154 provided to the right. The radar 160 is provided on the outside of the vehicle V toward the front. The display 120 is provided in front of the driver's seat and on the instrument panel. The speaker 130 is provided near the driver's seat.

  As the cameras 151 to 154, near infrared light cameras are used. The cameras 151 to 154 output image signals of images being captured to the ADASECU 1. The camera 151 provided in front may be configured so that parallax is generated by using two cameras in parallel.

  As the radar 160, a millimeter wave radar, a near infrared laser radar, or an ultrasonic radar is used. The radar 160 emits millimeter waves, near infrared rays, or ultrasonic waves, and detects the reflection thereof, thereby measuring the distance (including angle measurement) to the closest object within the detection range. The radar 160 repeats the measurement at a predetermined cycle, and outputs the measurement value to the ADASECU 1 each time. The measurement may be performed in response to a request from ADASECU1.

  The display 120 uses a HUD that projects laser light onto the windshield of the vehicle V to display images and characters. The display 120 displays images and characters based on the image signal output from the ADASECU 1. The display 120 may have a configuration other than the HUD, and may be provided in a panel of instruments including a speed meter. The display 120 may be used in combination with the instrument panel and the HUD, but displays images and characters in a place that does not interfere with driver distraction.

  The travel control ECU 2 transmits / receives information to / from devices that perform braking control, steering control, or attitude control of the vehicle V. The travel control ECU 2 outputs an instruction to automatically operate the braking control based on an instruction transmitted from the ADASECU 1, outputs an instruction to appropriately change the steering angle, and maintains the posture of the vehicle V It outputs instructions to activate municipal administration.

  The communication bus 3 is a communication medium corresponding to a predetermined communication protocol, and is, for example, a CAN (Control Area Network) bus or an Ethernet (registered trademark) cable.

  FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an internal configuration of ADASECU 1 in the first embodiment. The ADASECU 1 includes a control unit 10, a storage unit 11, an image output unit 12, an audio output unit 13, a communication unit 14, an image input unit 15, an input unit 16, an image processing unit 17, and a recognition processing unit 18.

  The control unit 10 uses a microcontroller. The control unit 10 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit), an internal memory, a clock, a communication controller, and the like, and controls each component of the ADASECU 1 based on a driving support program 1P stored in the storage unit 11 that is an external memory.

  The storage unit 11 uses a flash memory. The storage unit 11 stores various data referred to by the control unit 10 during processing and the driving support program 1P. The control unit 10 can read various data and programs with reference to the storage unit 11.

  The image output unit 12 is connected to the display 120. Based on the processing of the control unit 10, an image signal for displaying an image and characters on the display 120 is generated and output.

  The audio output unit 13 is connected to the speaker 130. The sound output unit 13 generates and outputs a sound signal for outputting sound or sound effect by the speaker 130 based on the processing of the control unit 10.

  The communication unit 14 uses a CAN transceiver or an Ethernet (registered trademark) network card. The communication unit 14 transmits / receives information to / from the communication bus 3 based on a predetermined communication protocol based on the function of the communication controller of the control unit 10.

  The image input unit 15 is connected to the cameras 151 to 154. The image input unit 15 is an interface for inputting image signals output from the cameras 151 to 154. The image input unit 15 may include a decoding processing unit when the image signal is encoded, or may include a synchronization processing unit that performs processing for synchronizing a plurality of image signals. The image input unit 15 gives the input image signal to the image processing unit 17.

  The input unit 16 is connected to the radar 160. The input unit 16 is an interface for inputting a measurement value signal output from the radar 160. The input unit 16 gives the measurement value signal input from the radar 160 to the control unit 10.

  The image processing unit 17 performs preprocessing for performing processing by the recognition processing unit 18. The image processing unit 17 may be configured by a semiconductor integrated circuit or may be realized by software. The image processing unit 17 performs, for example, noise removal processing and edge extraction processing as preprocessing.

  The recognition processing unit 18 determines whether an object such as another vehicle, a pedestrian, a road sign, or a road marking is included in the image based on the image processed by the image processing unit 17. When the recognition processing unit 18 determines that the image is captured, the recognition processing unit 18 detects this, outputs the information for identifying the detection target to the control unit 10, and further extracts the region corresponding to the target from the image. . The recognition processing unit 18 may be configured by a semiconductor integrated circuit for high-speed processing, or may be realized by software. The recognition processing unit 18 may further perform processing for calculating the distance to the object based on the size of the extracted region.

  The ADASECU 1 configured as described above exhibits, for example, a collision damage reduction function as a function of the advanced driving support system. In the collision damage reduction function, first, ADASECU 1 determines whether or not a predetermined object (another vehicle or pedestrian) is captured by the recognition processing unit 18 based on an image captured by the camera 151 provided forward. This is detected and detected. The ADASECU 1 determines whether the distance from the object is equal to or less than a predetermined value based on the measurement value from the radar 160 by the control unit 10. When the control unit 10 determines that the object is being detected and the distance is equal to or less than a predetermined value, the ADASECU 1 further determines that braking is not in time by the driver's operation based on information such as the vehicle speed and the steering angle. In addition, information instructing to assist the braking of the vehicle V is transmitted to the travel control ECU 2. In other functions, such as a lane keeping support function, is the roadway center line or vehicle lane boundary detected by the recognition processing unit 18 within a predetermined range in the image captured by the camera 151? The control unit 10 determines whether or not. If it is determined that it is not within the predetermined range, information for instructing a change in the steering angle is transmitted to the travel control ECU 2.

  In the advanced driving support system in the first embodiment, the control unit 10 of the ADASECU 1 displays on the display 120 whether or not the object is recognized by the recognition processing unit 18, or sounds or sound effects are output from the speaker 130. Output. At this time, the control unit 10 executes output regardless of whether or not the advanced driving support functions (such as the collision damage reduction function and the lane keeping support function) are activated. FIG. 3 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a processing procedure in ADASECU 1 according to the first embodiment. The following processing is executed when the recognition processing unit 18 determines that a predetermined object (another vehicle or pedestrian) is captured and is detected.

  The control unit 10 acquires the distance based on the measurement value from the radar 160 input by the input unit 16 (step S1). The control unit 10 outputs an image signal from the image output unit so as to display a mark corresponding to a predetermined object on the display 120 with a luminance set according to the acquired distance (step S2). The control unit 10 may display a mark on the display 120 and may output an audio signal from the audio output unit 13 toward the speaker 130.

  In step S2, for example, luminance information set in association with different distance ranges (for example, far, middle, and near) is stored in the storage unit 11, and the control unit 10 includes a range that includes the acquired distance. The mark is displayed with the brightness corresponding to.

  The control unit 10 determines whether or not the distance obtained in step S1 is equal to or less than a predetermined value that requires automatic braking (step S3). When it is determined that the value is larger than the predetermined value (S3: NO), the automatic braking is not necessary. The control unit 10 determines whether or not the predetermined object is being detected by the recognition processing unit 18 (step S4). If it is determined that the object is being detected (S4: YES), the process returns to step S1 to repeat the process. If it is determined in step S3 that the object is not being detected (S4: NO), the mark is not displayed (step S5), and the process ends.

  When it is determined in step S3 that the vehicle speed is equal to or lower than the predetermined value (S3: YES), the control unit 10 determines whether the vehicle speed is equal to or higher than the predetermined value (step S6). In step S6, it is determined whether or not the driver's braking operation is not in time. If it is determined in step S6 that the value is less than the predetermined value (S6: NO), the control unit 10 proceeds to step S4 and continues to detect the detection object even if automatic braking is not activated.

  When it is determined in step S6 that the value is equal to or greater than the predetermined value (S6: YES), the control unit 10 determines that driving assistance (automatic braking) is necessary and transmits information instructing operation to the travel control ECU 2 (step S6). S7), the process ends. In this case, the mark remains displayed.

  Thus, even when the distance acquired by measurement is long and the advanced driving support function does not operate, the mark of the detection target is displayed while the detection is being performed. In the situation where the advanced driving support function is activated, the display of the mark for informing that the object is detected may be maintained as it is, separately from the notification related to the advanced driving support function.

  FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a screen displayed on the display 120 of the ADASECU 1 according to the first embodiment. FIG. 4 shows an aspect of the display 120 including the vicinity of the instruments in the instrument panel and the windshield that can be seen from the driver's seat side. As described above, the display 120 uses the HUD. The display 120 realizes display of images and characters by reflecting light emitted from a laser output unit provided on the instrument panel on the windshield.

  In FIG. 4, marks indicating the detection target are shown on the display 120 in addition to the speed (30 km / h) of the vehicle V running, the gear position (D: drive), and whether or not the headlight is turned on. Yes. The detection objects in the example of FIG. 4 are the roadway center line or vehicle lane boundary line related to the lane keeping support function, and other vehicles and pedestrians related to the collision damage reduction function. Corresponding to the object to be detected, a mark indicating the range of the vehicle lane, a car mark, and a pedestrian mark are shown on the display 120. In the example of FIG. 4, the fact that the vehicle ahead is being detected is output by lighting the vehicle mark.

  Of course, the display mode on the display 120 is not limited to FIG. FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a screen displayed on the other display 120b of the ADASECU 1 according to the first embodiment. The screen example shown in FIG. 5 shows a display mode in the case where the display 120b includes an instrument panel including a speedometer on the instrument panel.

  FIG. 5 shows an aspect of the display 120b included in the instrument panel. The display 120b uses an LED or a liquid crystal display. The detection target in the example of FIG. 5 is the same as the detection target in the example of FIG. Also in FIG. 5, as in FIG. 4, a mark indicating the range of the vehicle lane, a car mark, and a pedestrian mark are shown on the display 120 b corresponding to the detection object. Also in the example of FIG. 5, the fact that the vehicle ahead is being detected is output by lighting the vehicle mark. Each mark is displayed for each different advanced driving support function, that is, the car mark and the pedestrian mark may be integrated.

  In this way, the display 120 has a case where, for example, the distance to the detection object (another vehicle or pedestrian) related to the collision damage mitigation function is not such a distance that automatic braking is activated by measurement. A mark is also displayed when the signal is being detected. Further, the brightness of the mark is changed according to the distance. For example, the mark is displayed brighter as the distance from the object is shorter than when the distance is long. Thereby, it is possible to inform the passengers including the driver that the detection related to the advanced driving support system is functioning. The driver can recognize what is detected in what case and the limit ability of the collision damage mitigation function. For example, the driver can recognize the degree of detection based on various conditions such as a difference in time zone between daytime and nighttime, a difference in weather, a type of road such as a city and a highway, and a difference in speed. By recognizing the degree of detection of the collision damage mitigation function, the driver can perform sharp driving in cases where the driver can feel at ease to some extent and in which he can't feel relaxed.

  For example, among the functions of other advanced driver assistance systems, the function to detect objects in the blind spot range may be able to be detected beyond the limits of human ability. Should be left to automatic control. In this way, the driver recognizes the detection capability of the advanced driving support system, and it is possible to drive with sharpness by leaving the place to be left to it accordingly, so it is possible to reduce the occurrence of accidents due to human inattention become.

(Embodiment 2)
FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing an internal configuration of ADASECU 1 in the second embodiment. ADASECU 1 in the second embodiment has the same configuration as ADASECU 1 in the first embodiment except that it includes a receiving unit 19 to which an operation unit 190 is connected. The common configurations are denoted by the same reference numerals as those in the first embodiment, and detailed description thereof is omitted.

  The operation unit 190 uses a built-in touch panel display and operation buttons. For example, the operation unit 190 may share a touch panel built-in display and operation buttons that are commonly used in a navigation system and an in-vehicle acoustic system mounted on the vehicle V.

  The reception unit 19 of the ADASECU 1 inputs signals from the touch panel built-in display and operation buttons of the operation unit 190 and gives them to the control unit 10. The control unit 10 can recognize what operation is performed on the operation unit 190 based on a signal given from the reception unit 19. For example, the control unit 10 is notified of which object on the operation screen displayed on the display 120 has been touched.

  FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of the contents of an operation screen displayed on the operation unit 190 according to the second embodiment. A plurality of different detection target marks are displayed on the operation screen in the example of FIG. Specifically, a mark indicating the range of the vehicle lane corresponding to the road center line or the vehicle lane boundary line related to the lane maintenance support function, a car mark related to the collision damage reduction function, and a pedestrian mark . For each mark, an ON button for selecting whether output is valid and an OFF button for selecting invalidity of output are displayed. For each mark, a condition button for enabling output according to the condition is displayed. In the example of FIG. 7, it is possible to set a condition that the mark in the range of the vehicle traffic zone is output only when traveling on the highway. It is possible to set a condition that a car mark is output only when route guidance is provided by the navigation system. In addition, it is possible to set a condition for the pedestrian mark to be output only at night (including evening). In this way, the driver or other occupants can select the ON button, the OFF button, or the condition button for different detection objects. The control unit 10 inputs the valid, invalid, or condition of the selected output through the reception unit 19 and stores it as a setting in the storage unit 11. Each mark may be output for each type of advanced driving support function, not for each detection target.

  FIG. 8 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a processing procedure in ADASECU 1 according to the second embodiment. The following processing is executed when the recognition processing unit 18 determines that a predetermined object (another vehicle or pedestrian) is captured and is detected. Also, the same step number is assigned to the processing procedure common to the processing procedure shown in the flowchart of FIG. 3 of the first embodiment, and the detailed description is omitted.

  The controller 10 determines whether or not the output to the display 120 related to the detection target is valid before displaying the mark in step S2 (step S8). Only when it is determined to be valid (S8: YES), the control unit 10 executes the mark display process of step S2. If it is determined to be invalid (S8: NO), the control unit 10 omits the process of step S2.

  Thus, by enabling the selection of whether the output is valid or invalid for each detection target object, it is possible to reduce annoyance to the driver by outputting all the detection target objects. For example, in a city where lanes are frequently changed, lane keeping running is unrealistic, and the driver disables unnecessary attention by disabling the output related thereto. Also, enable the output related to collision avoidance only when driving in a place that is unfamiliar and does not know the dangerous location, and disable the output related to collision avoidance when driving in a location that knows the dangerous location well. This can be mitigated when the display output at a familiar place is annoying. Further, regarding collision avoidance for pedestrians, it is possible to give a sense of security to driving in a time zone where the field of view is narrowed by outputting only at night (including evening). In this way, by making it possible to set the output valid or invalid according to the preference of the driver or other occupants, it is possible to reduce the driver's feeling of extra care, so the function In order to avoid the troublesomeness of such notification, it can be expected that the driver is prevented from performing an operation of invalidating the advanced driving support function as a whole. Furthermore, it becomes possible to meet the driver's desire to output more finely.

  The selection of whether the output selected for each detection target is valid or invalid is associated with information for identifying the driver or the occupant who performed the selection operation, the storage unit 11 of the ADASECU 1, or other devices in the vehicle, and further the vehicle You may memorize | store in the memory | storage part which an external apparatus can read. When another device or a device outside the vehicle is stored in a readable storage unit, the driving support device can acquire a valid or invalid setting for each selected situation through communication. As a result, even if the driver or occupant is different in the same vehicle, or the driver is driving a different vehicle, the output based on the detection result is adjusted according to the preference of the driver or occupant. It becomes possible.

1 ADASECU (Driving Support Device)
10 Control unit (output unit)
11 Storage Unit 12 Image Output Unit (Output Unit)
13 Audio output unit (output unit)
14 communication unit 15 image input unit 16 input unit 17 image processing unit 18 recognition processing unit (determination unit)
19 reception part 120,120b display 130 speaker 151,152,153,154 camera (imaging part)
160 Radar (detection unit, ranging unit)
190 Operation unit 1P Driving support program 2 Travel control ECU
3 Communication bus V Vehicle

Claims (6)

A detection unit that detects a situation inside and outside the vehicle, a determination unit that determines whether or not the situation detected by the detection unit is dangerous, and a warning or notification or automatic traveling when the determination unit determines that it is dangerous A driving support device comprising a driving support unit that performs control,
A driving support apparatus comprising: an output unit that outputs light or sound according to a situation detected by the detection unit regardless of a determination result of the determination unit. The detection unit includes a distance measurement unit that measures a distance between a detection object outside the vehicle and
The driving support device according to claim 1, wherein the output unit changes the magnitude of light or sound, or the color or the type of sound according to the distance measured by the distance measuring unit. . The detector is
An imaging unit provided outside the vehicle;
A determination unit that determines whether or not the detection target is reflected in the image captured by the imaging unit;
The driving support device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the output unit outputs the light or sound when it is determined that the image is reflected by the determination unit. When the output unit determines that the image is captured by the determination unit, the magnitude of light or sound depends on the position or range of the region of the detection object from the predetermined position or range in the image, Or the color of a light or the kind of sound is changed. The driving assistance device of Claim 3 characterized by the above-mentioned. The driving support device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, further comprising: a reception unit that receives selection of valid or invalid output by the output unit. The detection unit detects different situations,
The output unit outputs light of different shapes or colors for different situations, or different types of sounds,
The driving support device according to claim 5, wherein the reception unit receives selection of valid or invalid for each different situation.

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