JP2018084624A - Control device, control method, and program for control - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a control device that, when a large-size display is used in front of a console part, can easily and smoothly move only the display.SOLUTION: A control device comprises: a touch sensor group TS that detects a pressing force generated by a touch on a display part D supported by a housing; and a control part 3 that controls rotation or movement of the display part D in either one of a first direction or a second direction with respect to the housing on the basis of the pressing force detected by the touch sensor group TS.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

  The present application belongs to a technical field of a control device, a control method, and a control program. More specifically, the present invention belongs to a technical field of a control device and a control method for controlling rotation or movement of a display unit such as a liquid crystal display and a program for the control device.

  In recent years, in-vehicle devices including a display unit such as a liquid crystal display have been widely used. In this in-vehicle device, for example, navigation processing with map display on the display unit, reproduction processing using the display unit of content specified by a user (for example, a passenger of the vehicle), and the like are executed. At this time, in view of the applications as described above, the display unit is preferably large.

  On the other hand, the vehicle compartment of the vehicle is limited in size (width), and there is a need to ensure the driver's field of view during driving. In order to do so, various ideas are required. And as an example of the prior art which considered such a device, there exists a technique described in the following patent document 1, for example.

  In this Patent Document 1, a rectangular and large display is projected into the vehicle interior of the vehicle at the time of use, and the display is used horizontally and vertically (rotation of the display itself) depending on the display contents. A configuration to control is disclosed. Examples of the display contents at this time include a map or an icon for operation. In addition, regarding the rotation control, a configuration is also disclosed in which the upper side position of the display when using the landscape orientation and the upper side position when using the portrait orientation are substantially matched so that the driver's field of view is not obstructed even if the display is rotated. ing. Furthermore, a configuration is also disclosed in which the rotation control is performed when the approach of the driver's or passenger's hand is detected by a so-called proximity sensor, and the rotation and the slide movement of the display itself are linked.

JP2013-121768A

  Here, the use of a large display as disclosed in Patent Document 1 is advantageous in terms of the ease of visual recognition of the display contents and the large amount of information that can be displayed at one time. However, on the other hand, for example, when the display is used in front of the console portion (inside the vehicle) where the operation buttons are originally arranged, the operation buttons are hidden behind the display due to its size. There was a problem that it was not possible. In this case, it is necessary to move the display, for example, so that the operation buttons can be operated.

  Therefore, the present application has been made in view of the above problems and requirements, and one example of the problem is to move the display itself easily and smoothly when a large display is used in front of the console unit. It is to provide a control device and a control method capable of performing the above and a program for the control device.

  In order to solve the above-described problem, the invention according to claim 1 is directed to a detection unit that detects a pressing force caused by contact with the display unit supported by the support unit, and a first direction with respect to the support unit or the first direction. A control unit that controls the rotation or movement of the display unit in any one of the second directions different from the direction based on the detected pressing force.

  In order to solve the above problems, the invention according to claim 11 is executed in a control device including a detection unit that detects a pressing force due to contact with a display unit supported by a support unit, and a control unit. The control method is to control rotation or movement of the display unit in either the first direction relative to the support unit or a second direction different from the first direction based on the detected pressing force. The control process controlled by a part is included.

  In order to solve the above-described problem, the invention according to claim 12 is directed to a computer included in a control device including a detection unit that detects pressing force due to contact with a display unit supported by a support unit. The display unit functions as a control unit that controls the rotation or movement of the display unit in either the first direction or the second direction different from the first direction based on the detected pressing force.

It is a block diagram which shows schematic structure of the control apparatus which concerns on embodiment. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS It is a block diagram etc. which show schematic structure of the navigation apparatus which concerns on an Example, (a) is the said block diagram, (b) is a block diagram which shows the detailed structure of the display part which concerns on an Example. It is a see-through | perspective perspective view at the time of seeing a one part structure of the navigation apparatus which concerns on an Example from the upper left front. It is a six-sided view showing the appearance of the display unit according to the embodiment, (a) is a front view, (b) is a rear view, (c) is a top view, (d) is a bottom view. (E) is a left side view and (f) is a right side view. It is a see-through | perspective perspective view at the time of seeing the back surface of the display part which concerns on an Example from upper left back. It is a front schematic diagram which shows the example of installation of the navigation apparatus which concerns on an Example. It is a flowchart which shows rotation / movement control etc. of the display part which concerns on an Example. It is figure (I) which illustrates the aspect of the rotation or movement of the display part which concerns on an Example, (a) is a figure which shows the 1st example of the aspect of the said rotation or movement, (b) is the said rotation or movement. It is a figure which shows the 2nd example of the aspect of this, (c) is a figure which shows the 3rd example of the aspect of the said rotation or movement, (d) is a figure which shows the 4th example of the aspect of the said rotation or movement. is there. It is figure (II) which illustrates the aspect of the rotation or movement of the display part which concerns on an Example, (a) is a figure which shows the 5th example of the aspect of the said rotation or movement, (b) is the said rotation or movement. It is a figure which shows the 6th example of the aspect of this, (c) is a figure which shows the 7th example of the aspect of the said rotation or a movement, (d) is a figure which shows the 8th example of the aspect of the said rotation or a movement. (E) is a figure which shows the 9th example of the aspect of the said rotation or a movement. It is a flowchart which shows the process at the time of fixation of the display part which concerns on an Example.

  Next, the form for implementing this application is demonstrated using FIG. FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating a schematic configuration of the control device according to the embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the control device S according to the embodiment includes a detection unit 1 and a control unit 3.

  In this configuration, the detection unit 1 detects a pressing force due to contact with the display unit D supported by the support unit.

  Thus, the control unit 3 determines the rotation or movement of the display unit D in the first direction with respect to the support unit or the second direction different from the first direction based on the pressing force detected by the detection unit 1. Control.

  As described above, according to the control device S according to the embodiment, the rotation of the display unit D in the first direction or the second direction with respect to the support unit based on the pressing force due to the contact with the display unit D. Alternatively, since the movement is controlled, the display unit D can be freely moved by a simple operation.

  Next, specific examples corresponding to the above-described embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. In addition, the Example demonstrated below is an Example at the time of applying embodiment with respect to drive control, such as a position of the display part with which a vehicle-mounted navigation apparatus is comprised with a liquid crystal display etc. FIG. At this time, as long as the device includes the display unit, the embodiment can be applied not only to the navigation device but also to an in-vehicle AV (Audio Visual) device or the like.

  FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of the navigation device according to the embodiment. FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a part of the configuration of the navigation device as viewed from the upper left front. FIG. 6 is a six-sided view illustrating an appearance of a display unit according to an example. Further, FIG. 5 is a perspective view when the back surface of the display unit according to the embodiment is viewed from the upper left rear, and FIG. 6 is a schematic front view illustrating an installation example of the navigation device according to the embodiment. These are the flowcharts which show the rotation / movement control etc. of the display part based on an Example. Further, FIGS. 8 and 9 are diagrams illustrating examples of the manner of rotation or movement of the display unit according to the embodiment, and FIG. 10 is a flowchart illustrating processing when the display unit according to the embodiment is fixed. At this time, in FIG. 2, the same member number as each structural member in the said control apparatus S is used about each structural member of the Example corresponding to each structural member in the control apparatus S which concerns on embodiment shown in FIG. .

  As shown in FIG. 2A, the navigation device NV according to the embodiment includes a control unit 3 including a CPU, a RAM (Random Access Memory), a ROM (Read Only Memory), an interface 10, and an HDD (Hard Disc). Drive) or SSD (Solid State Drive), etc., a recording unit 11, an operation button 12 operated by a user or an operation unit 12 including a remote control, and a GPS (Global Positioning System) or a self-supporting position sensor. Sensor unit 13, display unit D, drive unit 15 for driving and controlling the spatial (three-dimensional) movement and rotation of display unit D, and an optical disk drive for reading and writing information on an optical disk (not shown) inserted therein DK. At this time, the user is, for example, a driver or a passenger of a vehicle equipped with the navigation device NV. The display unit D includes a display surface F and a touch panel 14 provided on the front surface thereof, and a touch sensor group TS described later. At this time, the display surface F of the display unit D is, for example, a display surface of a liquid crystal display constituting the display unit D. On the other hand, the drive unit 15 includes a drive unit 15a, a rotation motor 15b, a vertical slide motor 15c, a left / right slide motor 15d, and a front / rear slide motor 15e. At this time, each touch sensor and touch panel 14 described later included in the touch sensor group TS correspond to an example of the detection unit 1 according to the embodiment.

  In the above configuration, the interface 10 acquires, for example, traffic jam information and weather information via an external network such as the Internet, and outputs them to the control unit 3. The recording unit 11 records, for example, map data used for guidance processing as the navigation device NV in a nonvolatile manner, and outputs it to the control unit 3 as necessary. The sensor unit 13 outputs the result of detecting the current position of the vehicle on which the navigation device NV is mounted by the position sensor to the control unit 3, and the result of detecting the speed, travel distance, or traveling direction of the vehicle. Output to the control unit 3. The operation unit 12 generates an operation signal corresponding to the instruction operation and outputs the operation signal to the control unit 3 when the user performs an instruction operation on the navigation device NV in the operation unit 12. Based on the operation signal from the operation unit 12, the control unit 3 uses traffic detection information from the interface 10, each detection result in the sensor unit 13, map data recorded in the recording unit 11, and the like. In addition to the guidance processing necessary for the navigation device NV, the rotation and movement of the display unit D according to the embodiment are controlled. At this time, the guidance process may be performed using map data, point data, etc. recorded on the optical disk (not shown) loaded in the optical disk drive DK. Further, a map or the like necessary for the guidance process is displayed on the display surface F of the display unit D under the control of the control unit 3.

  In addition to the above-described configuration, the recording unit 11 has preset knobs for determining whether or not a “pinch operation” and a “gripping operation” described later according to the embodiment are performed by the user. Pinch contact pattern data and grip contact pattern data indicating a contact pattern and a grip contact pattern, respectively, are recorded in advance. Further, the recording unit 11 includes first threshold value data and first threshold value respectively indicating a first threshold value and a second threshold value to be described later corresponding to the pressing force when a user's contact with only one of the display parts D is detected. Two threshold data are recorded. In the following description, “contact” refers to contact with a touch sensor or the like by the user's finger or palm.

  At this time, the picking contact pattern is a contact pattern to the display part D by a user's finger or the like, and the above-mentioned contact to one place on the front and the back of the display part D. It is the contact pattern preset as the contact corresponding to the pinching operation according to the embodiment for pinching the display unit D. The picking contact pattern is, for example, a display in which the contact by the user's finger (for example, thumb) is detected at one place on the front surface of the display unit D and the vicinity of the back side of the front position where the contact is detected. It is a contact pattern in which the said contact with a user's two fingers (for example, an index finger and a middle finger) is detected in the back surface of the part D.

  On the other hand, the gripping contact pattern is the contact between the left and right two places on the front and the back of the display part D among the contact patterns to the display part D by the user's finger, This is a contact pattern preset as a contact corresponding to a gripping operation according to an embodiment for the user to grip (ie, grip) the display unit D. More specifically, the grip contact pattern is, for example, a contact of a user's fingers (for example, both thumbs) at one place on both sides of the front surface of the display unit D, and a front surface from which the contact is detected. It is a contact pattern in which contact by two or more fingers (for example, index finger, middle finger, and ring finger) of the user is detected at two positions on both sides of the back surface of the display unit D corresponding to the vicinity of the back side of each position. In this case, two contacts are detected on the front surface of the display unit D, and a total of six contacts are detected on the rear surface.

  On the other hand, the first threshold is different from the contact by the picking contact pattern or the gripping contact pattern, and when the contact by the user is detected only at one of the front or side of the display unit D, the contact is made. This is a threshold value of the pressing force used for determining whether to rotate or move the display unit D in the first direction corresponding to the pressing force direction. In addition, the second threshold value means that when the contact by the user is detected in the same manner as the first threshold value, the display unit D is rotated in the second direction corresponding to the direction opposite to the direction of the pressing force by the contact or It is a threshold value used for determining whether or not to move. In the embodiment, the first threshold value is larger than the second threshold value (that is, the first threshold value> the second threshold value). That is, in the navigation device NV according to the embodiment, when the contact by the user is detected only at one position on the front surface or side surface of the display unit D and the pressing force by the contact is equal to or greater than the first threshold value, the control unit 3 rotates or moves the display unit D in the first direction. On the other hand, when the said pressing force is below the said 2nd threshold value, the control part 3 rotates or moves the display part D to the said 2nd direction. And when the said pressure is larger than a 2nd threshold value and smaller than a 1st threshold value, even if there exists the said contact by a user, the control part 3 does not rotate or move the display part D. FIG. In this case, the range of the pressing force that is smaller than the first threshold and larger than the second threshold is treated as a so-called dead zone. Due to the presence of the dead zone, an error of the user with respect to only one portion of the display unit D (that is, unintentional). ) It is possible to prevent the display portion D from being rotated or moved against the user's intention by contact.

  Note that the navigation device NV may have a function of reproducing, for example, music data recorded on the optical disk (not shown) or the recording unit 11. In this case, for example, the control unit 3 reads out music data corresponding to the music designated by the operation unit 12 from the optical disc or the recording unit 11 and reproduces it, thereby driving a speaker (not shown) to correspond to the music data. Play music in the car. At this time, the control unit 3 can also be configured to perform the sound emission while displaying an image or the like corresponding to the music on the display surface F.

  On the other hand, in the display part D having the display surface F according to the embodiment, the thin display part D protrudes from the console part of the vehicle on which the navigation device NV is mounted via the connecting arm not shown in FIG. It has a different shape. And the drive unit 15 controls the position of the said display part D in the space ahead of the said console part while controlling rotation of the whole display part D provided with the said display. More specifically, the rotary motor 15b constituting the drive unit 15 rotates the entire display unit D within the plane including the display plane F in the space. Further, the vertical slide motor 15c constituting the drive unit 15 slides up and down when viewing the entire display unit D from the user within the plane including the display surface F in the space (see the vertical arrow in FIG. 3). Further, the left / right slide motor 15d constituting the drive unit 15 slides the entire display unit D left and right within the space including the display surface F when viewed from the user (see left and right arrows in FIG. 3). Further, the front / rear slide motor 15e constituting the drive unit 15 slides the entire display unit D in the front / rear direction as seen from the user in the space (see front / rear arrows in FIG. 3). The drive unit 15a drives the rotary motor 15b, the up / down slide motor 15c, the left / right slide motor 15d, and the front / rear slide motor 15e under the control of the control unit 3.

  Next, a schematic configuration of the display unit D according to the embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 2B, the display unit D according to the embodiment can detect the display having the display surface F having the touch panel 14 on the front surface thereof, and contact with the surface of the display unit D. The touch sensor group TS provided in the above, the camera 16 provided on the back surface of the display unit D, the fixing unit 17, the fixing control unit 18, and the display control unit 19 are configured.

  In this configuration, the touch sensor group TS includes the surface of the display unit D (more specifically, the peripheral part other than the display surface F on the front surface of the display unit D, the side surfaces of the display unit D, the upper and lower side surfaces, and the display unit). It is composed of a plurality of touch sensors provided on the rear surface of D. Each of these touch sensors detects the presence / absence of contact with the touch sensor by the user's finger or palm, and the pressing force when there is the contact, and indicates the value of the detected pressing force. Contact information including pressure information is generated and output to the control unit 3. In addition to these, each touch sensor detects a change in the detected pressing force, generates change information indicating the change, and outputs the change information to the control unit 3. The change in the pressing force in this case includes a change in the position where the pressing force is detected in the contact area in the touch sensor and a change in the magnitude of the pressing force itself in the same contact position. The change in the position at which the pressing force is detected at this time is caused by the movement of the finger or the palm of the hand while maintaining the contact with the touch sensor (in other words, tracing the touch sensor).

  On the other hand, the fixing unit 17 is a fixing unit that physically (mechanistically) fixes the display unit D to the connection arm. Under the control of the fixing control unit 18, the display unit D is physically (with respect to the connection arm) ( The display portion D is made removable from the fixed connecting arm. The display part D removed from the connecting arm is in a state where it can be transported by the user. The fixing of the display portion D to the connecting arm by the fixing portion 17 and the transition to a state where it can be removed from the connecting arm will be described in detail later.

  On the other hand, the camera 16 uses the range facing the back surface of the display unit D (in other words, the range in the direction of the vertical line standing on the back surface) as its imaging range, and controls display of image information obtained by imaging the imaging range. To the unit 19. The camera 16 is composed of, for example, a charge coupled device (CCD) or a complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) image sensor. Then, the display control unit 19 displays an image corresponding to the image information output from the camera 16 on the display surface F based on a user operation described later on each touch sensor or touch panel 14 included in the touch sensor group TS. . The display of images by the display control unit 19 will also be described in detail later.

  Next, the drive unit 15 according to the embodiment and the display unit D whose spatial position and rotation are driven and controlled by the drive unit 15 will be described more specifically with reference to FIGS.

  First, as shown in FIG. 3, in the drive unit 15 according to the embodiment, housings for housing the drive unit 15a, the rotary motor 15b, the vertical slide motor 15c, the left / right slide motor 15d, the front / rear slide motor 15e, and the like. The display unit D according to the embodiment is supported via the connecting arm 20 with respect to CK. At this time, at least one of the height and the width of the display unit D may be longer than at least one of the height and the width of the drive unit 15. In the case shown in FIG. 3, the optical disk drive DK is also housed in the lower part of the housing CK. The housing CK is an example of the “supporting portion” according to the present application.

  And the display part D is provided with the said display surface F with which the said touch panel 14 was equipped in the front surface, Furthermore, the touch sensor group TS containing the touch sensor 1a etc. which are later mentioned using FIG. Yes. In the case illustrated in FIG. 3, the “front surface” is a surface in the direction of viewing the display unit D viewed from the drive unit 15. Further, in FIG. 3, the display of the touch sensor group TS is omitted for simplification of description. In the example shown in FIG. 3, the display unit D is in the horizontal (horizontal) usage state, but the display unit D is rotated in the vertical (vertical) usage state around the central axis of the connecting arm 20. It is also possible. Then, information such as the map is displayed on the screen of the display unit D so as to be easily recognized depending on whether the use state is in the horizontal direction or the use state in the vertical direction.

  Furthermore, the touch panel 14 provided on the front surface of the display surface F has a function of transmitting the display on the display surface F and a position input function. The position input function at this time is realized by an element such as a capacitance type or a resistance film type. In addition to these, the touch panel 14 detects the presence or absence of contact with the display surface F and the like, similar to the touch sensor group TS. In this regard, when the touch panel 14 is configured by a resistive film element, the presence or absence of the contact and the pressing force at that time can be detected. On the other hand, in the case where the touch panel 14 is configured by a capacitive element, whether or not the finger or the palm of the hand is close to the touch panel 14 (without contact) in addition to the contact or the like. Such detection is also possible. In the case of proximity, the above pressing force is not detected.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 3, the casing CK supports the connecting arm 20 fixed to the center of the back surface of the display unit D, and incorporates the rotation motor 15b and the vertical slide motor 15c shown in FIG. The left / right slide stage 23 and the left / right slide stage 24 sandwiching the upper / lower slide stage 21 and the upper / lower guide 22 passed through the guide hole penetrating the upper / lower slide stage 21 and incorporating the left / right slide motor 15d shown in FIG. And a front / rear slide stage 25 having a front / rear slide motor 15e shown in FIG. 2 (a) and having a guide groove 25a, and guide grooves 27a formed on the inner surfaces facing each other and fixed to the casing CK. The front / rear guide 26, the front / rear guide 27, and the optical disc drive DK are housed.

  In this configuration, the connecting arm 20 has a cylindrical shape, for example. A part of the connecting arm 20 is exposed toward the front of the drive unit 15 through a hole HL provided in a circle on the front surface of the housing CK. The end of the exposed portion of the connecting arm 20 is fixed substantially perpendicular to the display unit D near the center of the back surface of the display unit D.

  On the other hand, the vertical slide stage 21 supports the connecting arm 20 so that the connecting arm 20 (in other words, the display unit D) can rotate with the central axis as a rotation axis. The rotary motor 15b built in the vertical slide stage 21 rotates the connecting arm 20. As a result, in the space in front of the console unit, the entire display unit D is rotated clockwise or counterclockwise within the plane including the display surface F.

  Next, the left and right slide stages 23 and the left and right slide stages 24 support the vertical slide stage 21 so as to be movable in the vertical direction along the vertical guide 22. The up / down slide motor 15c built in the up / down slide stage 21 moves the left / right slide stage 23 in the space so as to slide the entire display unit D up and down in a plane including the display surface F as viewed from the user. The upper and lower slide stages 21 are moved along the upper and lower guides 22 with respect to the left and right slide stages 24. Thereby, as shown in FIG. 3, the cooperation arm 20 and the display part D are slid to the up-down direction seeing from a user. At this time, the connecting arm 20 is slid in the vertical direction together with the display unit D through the hole HL on the front surface of the housing CK.

  On the other hand, the front / rear slide stage 25 supports the left / right slide stage 23 and the left / right slide stage 24 so as to be movable in the left / right direction along the guide groove 25a. The left / right slide motor 15d built in the left / right slide stage 23 and the left / right slide stage 24 is arranged to move back and forth in the space so that the entire display unit D is slid left and right within the plane including the display surface F. With respect to the slide stage 25, the left and right slide stages 23 and the left and right slide stages 24 are moved in the left-right direction along the guide grooves 25a. As a result, as shown in FIG. 3, the vertical slide stage 21, the connecting arm 20, and the display unit D are slid in the left-right direction when viewed from the user. At this time, the connecting arm 20 is slid in the left-right direction together with the display unit D through the hole HL on the front surface of the housing CK.

  The vertical slide motor 15c in the vertical slide stage 21 and the left / right slide motor 15d in the left / right slide stage 23 and the left / right slide stage 24 are driven at the same time, so that the connecting arm 20 and the display unit D in the oblique direction. Slides are also possible.

  Next, the front / rear guide 26 and the front / rear guide 27 support the front / rear slide stage 25 so as to be movable in the front / rear direction. The front / rear slide stage 15 built in the front / rear slide stage 25 is arranged so that the front / rear slide stage 25 is moved relative to the front / rear guide 26 and the front / rear guide 27 in order to slide the entire display unit D in the front / rear direction as viewed from the user. Are moved in the front-rear direction along each guide groove 27a. Accordingly, as shown in FIG. 3, the front / rear slide stage 25, the left / right slide stage 23, the left / right slide stage 24, the upper / lower slide stage 21, the connecting arm 20, and the display unit D are slid in the front / rear direction as viewed from the user.

  Finally, the optical disk drive DK reads the map data and the like recorded on an existing optical disk (for example, a DVD (Digital Versatile Disc) or a CD (Compact Disc)) and outputs the map data to the control unit 3. The optical disc in this case can be inserted into the optical disc drive DK from the insertion slot SL provided on the front surface of the housing CK.

  Next, the configuration of the touch sensor group TS in the display unit D according to the embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

  As described above, the touch sensor group TS according to the embodiment includes the peripheral portion other than the display surface F on the front surface of the display portion D, the side portions on the top, bottom, left, and right sides of the display portion D, and the peripheral portion on the back surface of the display portion D, respectively. It is composed of a plurality of touch sensors provided. As described above, each of these touch sensors includes the presence or absence of contact with the touch sensor by the user's finger or palm, the pressing force when there is the contact, and the change in the pressing force. It detects and outputs the detection result to the control part 3, respectively.

  First, as shown in FIG. 4A as a front view of the display unit D, the left edge portion outside the display surface F on the front surface of the display unit D is provided with a touch sensor 1a and a touch sensor 1c at both ends thereof. A touch sensor 1b is provided in the longitudinal direction of the central portion. In FIG. 4, illustration of the connecting arm 20 fixed to the back surface of the display unit D is omitted. The right edge portion outside the display surface F on the front surface of the display portion D is provided with a touch sensor 1d and a touch sensor 1f at both ends thereof, and a touch sensor 1e is provided in the longitudinal direction of the center portion. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 4B as a rear view of the display unit D, a touch sensor 2a and a touch sensor 2c are provided at both ends of the right outer edge of the back of the display unit D including the camera 16, A touch sensor 2b is provided in the longitudinal direction of the central portion. Further, the left outer edge portion of the rear surface of the display unit D is provided with touch sensors 2d and 2f at both ends thereof, and a touch sensor 2e is provided in the longitudinal direction of the center portion. Due to the arrangement of the touch sensors 1a to 1f (front surface of the display unit D) and the arrangement of the touch sensors 2a to 2f (rear surface of the display unit D), the front surface and the rear surface of the display unit D are provided at corresponding positions. When contact is detected by the touch sensors (for example, the touch sensor 1a and the touch sensor 2a), the user has performed the above-described picking operation on the corresponding position on the display unit D. .

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 4C as a top view of the display unit D, the upper surface of the display unit D is provided with a touch sensor 3a and a touch sensor 3c on both sides thereof, and a touch sensor 3b is provided at the center thereof. It has been. Further, as shown in FIG. 4D as a bottom view of the display unit D, the bottom surface of the display unit D is provided with a touch sensor 4a and a touch sensor 4c on both sides thereof, and a touch sensor 4b is provided at the center thereof. ing. As shown in FIG. 4 (e) as a left side view of the display unit D, the left side surface of the display unit D is provided with touch sensors 5a and 5c on both sides thereof, and a touch sensor 5b is provided at the center thereof. Is provided. Further, as shown in FIG. 4 (f) as a right side view of the display unit D, the right side surface of the display unit D is provided with a touch sensor 6a and a touch sensor 6c on both sides thereof, and a touch sensor 6b is provided at the center thereof. Is provided.

  Further, in addition to the touch sensors 1a to 6f, the touch panel 14 itself has a function as a touch sensor according to the embodiment. In this case, a touch operation as the position input function is also performed on the touch panel 14. And it is necessary to distinguish such a touch operation and the contact which concerns on an Example. For this reason, as an example, when there is a contact with an area larger than the contact area of the fingertip or touch pen used for the touch operation (for example, the area of the palm), the control unit 3 makes the contact according to the embodiment to the touch panel 14. It is determined that it was done. And when the control part 3 detects the contact in the said large area with respect to the touch panel 14, it determines with it being the contact by the user which concerns on an Example, and controls the position of the display part D whole.

  Next, the structure and function of the fixing unit 17 according to the embodiment provided on the back surface of the display unit D will be described with reference to FIG. For simplification of description, in FIG. 5, the touch sensor 2 a and the like on the back and side surfaces of the display unit D and the protective cover for the fixing unit 17 are not shown. As described above, the fixing portion 17 according to the embodiment is a fixing portion that physically (mechanistically) fixes the display portion D to the connecting arm 20. The fixing unit 17 mechanically fixes the display unit D to the connection arm 20 and controls the display unit D to be removable from the fixed connection arm 20 under the control of the fixing control unit 18. .

  That is, as shown in FIG. 5, a receiving portion 20 a having a shape that fits into a concave portion 40 formed at the center of the back surface of the display portion D is fixed to the end portion of the connecting arm 20 on the side opposite to the casing CK. ing. The receiving portion 20a is provided with two through holes 20b and 20c in parallel in the left-right direction from the receiving portion 20a toward the display portion D when the receiving portion 20a is fitted in the recess 40. .

  On the other hand, the guide member 30 and the guide pin 32 fixed up and down on the left side of the concave portion 40 toward the back surface of the display unit D are provided in the moving member 30 constituting the fixing unit 17. And the guide hole 30b is formed. A dish-shaped fastening portion for guiding the left and right movement of the moving member 30 is formed at the end of the guide pin 31 and the guide pin 32 opposite to the fixed end to the display portion D. Further, when the display portion D is fixed to the connecting arm 20, the parallel fixing rod 30d and the fixing rod 30e inserted into the through hole 20b and the through hole 20c from the left side toward the display portion D are formed into the through holes at the time of fixing. It is integrally formed at the position of the moving member 30 corresponding to the positions of 20b and the through hole 20c. Further, a rack 30 c is integrally formed on the moving member 30. On the other hand, a pinion 34 that meshes with the rack 30 c is fixed to the rotating shaft of the moving member 30 on the rear surface of the display unit D in FIG. 5, and a fixed motor 33 constituting the fixing unit 17 is fixed. When the fixing motor 33 is driven under the control of the fixing control unit 18 with the pinion 34 engaged with the rack 30c, the moving member 30 moves along the guide hole 30a and the guide hole 30b by the rotation of the pinion 34. Move left and right. At this time, when the moving member 30 is moved in the right direction in FIG. 5 with the receiving portion 20a fitted in the recess 40, the fixing rod 30d and the fixing rod 30e are respectively inserted into the through hole 20b and the through hole of the receiving portion 20a. 20c is inserted from the left side. Thereby, the display part D is fixed to the connection arm 20 via the receiving part 20a.

  On the other hand, the moving member 35 constituting the fixed portion 17 has a guide hole 35a and a guide through which the guide pin 36 and the guide pin 37 fixed vertically on the right side of the concave portion 40 face the back of the display portion D, respectively. A hole 35b is formed. A dish-shaped fastening portion for guiding the left and right movement of the moving member 35 is formed at the end of the guide pin 36 and the guide pin 37 opposite to the fixed end to the display portion D. Further, at the time of the fixing, the parallel fixing rod 35d and the fixing rod 35e inserted into the through hole 20b and the through hole 20c from the right side toward the display portion D are located at the positions of the through hole 20b and the through hole 20c at the time of fixing. It is integrally formed at the position of the corresponding moving member 35. Further, a rack 35 c is integrally formed on the upper part of the moving member 35. On the other hand, a pinion 39 that meshes with the rack 35c is fixed to the rotating shaft of the moving member 35 on the rear surface of the display portion D in FIG. 5 and a fixed motor 38 that constitutes the fixed portion 17 is fixed. When the fixing motor 38 is driven under the control of the fixing control unit 18 with the pinion 39 engaged with the rack 35c, the moving member 35 moves along the guide hole 35a and the guide hole 35b by the rotation of the pinion 39. Move left and right. At this time, when the moving member 35 is moved in the left direction in FIG. 5 with the receiving portion 20a fitted in the recess 40, the fixing rod 35d and the fixing rod 35e are respectively inserted into the through hole 20b and the through hole of the receiving portion 20a. 20c is inserted from the right side. Thereby, combined with the movement of the moving member 30 on the opposite side of the recess 40, the display part D is fixed to the connecting arm 20 via the receiving part 20a.

  In the state where the display unit D is fixed to the connecting arm 20 by the fixing unit 17 via the receiving unit 20a, the fixed motor 33 and the fixed motor 38 are rotated in the reverse direction under the control of the fixing control unit 18. 5, the moving member 30 is moved in the left direction in FIG. 5 along the guide hole 30 a and the guide hole 30 b, and in parallel with this, the moving member 35 is moved along the guide hole 35 a and the guide hole 35 b in FIG. 5. It is moved in the middle right direction. Thereby, the fixing rod 30d and the fixing rod 30e and the fixing rod 35d and the fixing rod 35e are extracted from the through hole 20b and the through hole 20c of the receiving portion 20a in the left direction in FIG. 5 or the right direction in FIG. Part D is in a state of being removable from the connecting arm 30.

  Next, a mode of attaching the navigation device NV including the drive unit 15 (including the optical disk drive DK) and the display unit D (see FIG. 3) to the console portion of the vehicle on which the navigation device NV according to the embodiment is mounted. This will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 6, the navigation device NV according to the embodiment is mounted on the central region 50 of the console unit. In the central region 50 of the console portion, an opening 51 for mounting the navigation device NV or the like is provided. The navigation device NV is fixed to the console portion by inserting the drive unit 15 of the navigation device NV and the like into the console portion and fixing through the opening 51.

  At this time, for example, a hazard switch 52, a clock display 53, an air conditioner switch 54, a thermometer display 55, a wind speed adjustment dial 56, a temperature adjustment dial 57, an air outlet selection dial 58, and an outside air / inside air switching are provided in the central area 50 of the console unit. A switch 59 and the like are provided. Of these, the hazard switch 52 is a switch for blinking and extinguishing a hazard lamp mounted on the vehicle. The clock display 53 has a display and displays the current time. The temperature display 55 has a display and displays a detection result of the temperature in the vehicle. Each of the air conditioner switch 54 to the outside air / inside air changeover switch 59 is an operation unit for controlling the operation of the air conditioner mounted on the vehicle. The type of operation unit provided in the central area 50 of the console unit, the type of information displayed by the equipment provided in the central area 50, and the like generally vary depending on the vehicle type and the vehicle year. In addition, the arrangement of the opening 51, the operation unit, and the devices in the central region 50 of the console unit generally varies depending on the vehicle type and the model year of the vehicle. As illustrated in FIG. 6, the height and width of the display unit D according to the embodiment are longer than the height and width of the drive unit 15 and the opening 51. Therefore, depending on the position of the display unit D with respect to the drive unit 15 and whether the display unit D is in the vertical state or the horizontal state, at least the hazard switch 52 or the outside air / inside air switching switch 59 on the central region 50 is used. Any one of them may be hidden behind the display unit D. Further, the insertion slot SL of the optical disk drive DK may be hidden behind the display unit D. Therefore, when the display unit D is moved or rotated by the drive unit 15 according to the embodiment, the portion hidden behind the display unit D can be viewed from the user. Similarly, it is possible to operate the hazard switch 52 to the outside air / inside air switch 59 and the insertion slot SL that are hidden behind the display unit D.

  Next, the rotation or movement control of the display unit D according to the example, which is executed under the control of the control unit 3 by the drive unit 15 according to the example having the above-described configuration, is collectively shown in FIGS. Will be described. In the following description using FIGS. 7 to 9, it is assumed that the display unit D is fixed to the connecting arm 20 by the fixing unit 17. Further, the rotation or movement control shown in FIG. 7 may be started as, for example, a time-division interruption process at regular intervals as part of the guidance process as the navigation device NV.

  As shown in FIG. 7, in the control of the rotation or movement of the display unit D according to the embodiment, the control unit 3 uses any one of the touch sensors 1 a to 6 f and the touch panel 14 provided on the surface of the display unit D. It is monitored whether or not the contact according to the embodiment by the user is detected (step S1, step S2). When the contact is not detected in any of the touch sensors 1a and the like in the monitoring in step S1 and step S2, the control unit 3 returns to the original guidance process.

  On the other hand, when the contact is detected in any one of the touch sensors 1a and the like in the monitoring in step S1 and step S2 (step S2: YES), the control unit 3 next places the front and back surfaces of the display unit D in corresponding positions. It is determined whether or not the contact is detected in two touch sensors 1a and the like (for example, touch sensor 1a and touch sensor 2a) (step S3). If it is determined in step S3 that the contact is not detected by the two touch sensors 1a and the like at the corresponding positions on the front and back surfaces of the display unit D (step S3: NO), the control unit 3 performs step S11 described later. Transition to judgment. On the other hand, in the determination of step S3, when the contact is detected by the two touch sensors 1a and the like at the corresponding positions of the front surface and the back surface of the display unit D (step S3: YES), the control unit 3 next It is determined whether or not the contact pattern on the front surface and the back surface is the picking contact pattern (step S4). In the determination of step S4, the control unit 3 reads the knob contact pattern data from the recording unit 11 when it is determined “YES” in the determination of step S3, and is detected at that time (step S3: YES). See: Judgment by comparison with contact pattern.

If it is determined in step S4 that the contact pattern detected in step S3 is not the picking contact pattern (step S4: NO), the control unit 3 returns to the original guidance process. On the other hand, when the contact pattern detected in step S3 is the above-described picking contact pattern in the determination in step S4 (step S4: YES), the control unit 3 next presses the contact with the front surface of the display unit D. For example, it is determined whether or not there is a difference greater than or equal to a preset threshold value between the pressure and the pressing force for contact with the corresponding position on the back surface of the display unit D (step S5). At this time, the preset threshold value is a threshold value that can prevent the determination in step S5 from being “YES” when the contact having the knob contact pattern is caused by an erroneous operation. More specifically, it is preset in advance, for example, experimentally or empirically. In the determination of step S5, when there is a difference equal to or more than the predetermined threshold value between the pressing force of the contact to the front surface of the display unit D and the pressing force of the contact to the corresponding rear surface position of the display unit D ( Step S5: YES), the control unit 3 indicates that the contact with the front and back surfaces of the display unit D according to the knob contact pattern moves the display unit D forward or backward as viewed from the user. As a result, the drive unit 15 is controlled so as to move the display unit D in the direction of the surface opposite to the surface of the display unit D where a contact with a large pressing force is detected (step S6). As step S6, the control unit 3
When the pressing force of the contact to the front surface of the display unit D> the pressing force of the contact to the position of the rear surface of the corresponding display unit D, the display unit D is viewed backward from the user (that is, the drive unit 15 (console unit) The drive unit 15 is controlled to move (in the direction approaching). The control unit 3
When the pressing force of the contact to the front surface of the display unit D <the pressing force of the contact to the position of the corresponding rear surface of the display unit D, the display unit D is viewed forward from the user (that is, the drive unit 15 (console unit) The drive unit 15 is controlled to move (in a direction away from).

  Thereafter, the control unit 3 determines whether or not to stop the movement in step S6 (step S7). At this time, the control unit 3 moves the step S6 when any one of the touches of the picking contact pattern (one of the contacts on the front surface or the back surface of the display unit D) is not detected. Determine that it should be stopped. On the other hand, the control part 3 determines with continuing the movement of step S6, when the contact of the said picking contact pattern is detected continuously. If it is determined in step S7 that the movement in step S6 should be continued (step S7: continue), the control unit 3 returns to step S5 and repeats the above-described control after step S5. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S7 that the movement in step S6 should be stopped (step S7: stop), the control unit 3 stops the movement of the display unit D and returns to the original guidance process.

  On the other hand, in the determination in step S5, there is a difference equal to or greater than the predetermined threshold value between the pressing force for contact with the front surface of the display unit D and the pressing force for contact with the corresponding rear surface position of the display unit D. If not, that is, if the pressing force of the front surface of the display unit D is equal to the pressing force of the contact to the position of the corresponding back surface of the display unit D (step S5: NO), the control unit 3 Next, in step S4, the position on the display part D such as the touch sensor 1a where contact corresponding to the picking contact pattern is detected is confirmed (step S8). Further, as a change in pressing force in the contact, The change in the position where the pressing force is detected is detected as the pressing direction in the contact (step S9).

  Here, in step S8, for example, when the touch sensor 1e and the touch sensor 2e on the back side of the touch sensor 1e detect the contact corresponding to the pinch contact pattern, the control unit 3 in FIG. It is confirmed that a contact corresponding to a picking contact pattern with the same pressing force (that is, no difference equal to or more than the predetermined threshold value described below) is detected at the right outer edge portion in the front view. For example, when contact corresponding to the knob contact pattern is detected between the touch sensor 1a and the touch sensor 2a on the back side of the touch sensor 1a, the control unit 3 controls the upper left end in the front view of FIG. It is confirmed that the contact corresponding to the picking contact pattern having the same pressing force is detected at.

  On the other hand, in step S9, for example, when the touch sensor 1e and the touch sensor 2e on the back side of the touch sensor 1e detect contact corresponding to the pinch contact pattern, the control unit 3 determines that the touch sensor 1e and the touch sensor 2e are touched. The change in the position where the pressing force is detected is detected as the pressing direction in each contact. For example, when contact corresponding to the pinch contact pattern is detected between the touch sensor 1a and the touch sensor 2a on the back side of the touch sensor 1a, the control unit 3 determines the pressing force at each of the touch sensor 1a and the touch sensor 2a. The change in the position at which is detected is detected as the pressing direction in each contact.

  Then, the control unit 3 rotates the display unit D in correspondence with the contact position on the display unit D confirmed in step S8 and the pressing direction detected in step S9, or the display unit D is viewed from the front in the left direction. Alternatively, the drive unit 15 is controlled so as to either move rightward or move the display unit D upward or downward as viewed from the front (step S10).

  Thereafter, the control unit 3 determines whether or not to stop the movement in step S10 (step S7). At this time, similarly to the case of Step S7 after Step S6 described above, the control unit 3 performs the rotation or movement of Step S10 when any one of the contacts of the picking contact pattern is not detected. Determine that it should be stopped. On the other hand, the control part 3 determines with continuing rotation or a movement of step S10, when the contact of the said picking contact pattern is continued. If it is determined in step S7 that the rotation or movement in step S10 should be continued (step S7: continue), the control unit 3 returns to step S5 and repeats the above-described control after step S5. On the other hand, when it is determined in step S7 that the rotation or movement in step S10 should be stopped (step S7: stop), the control unit 3 stops the movement of the display unit D and returns to the original guidance process.

  As a result of the control in steps S5 and S8 to S10 described above, for example, contact corresponding to a pinch contact pattern having the same pressing force is confirmed at the right outer edge portion in the front view of FIG. (Refer to Step S8) and the pressing direction in the contact is the right direction in the front view of FIG. 4 (a) (that is, when the operation of picking the right outer edge and pulling it outward). As illustrated in FIG. 8A, the control unit 3 controls the drive unit 15 to move the display unit D in the right direction when viewed from the front. Similarly, a contact corresponding to a knob contact pattern with the same pressing force is detected at the right outer edge in the front view of FIG. 4A (see step S8), and the pressing direction in the contact is shown in FIG. When it is the left direction in the front view of (a) (that is, when an operation is performed in which the right outer edge portion is picked and pushed toward the center of the display unit D), the control unit 3 displays the state shown in FIG. As illustrated, the drive unit 15 is controlled so that the display unit D is moved leftward when viewed from the front. Furthermore, for example, the touch sensor 1b and the touch sensor 2b on the back side of the touch sensor 2b detect the contact corresponding to the pinch contact pattern, so that the pressing force is equal at the left outer edge in the front view of FIG. When the contact corresponding to the pinch contact pattern is confirmed (see step S8) and the pressing direction in the contact is the right direction in the front view of FIG. 4A (that is, the left outer edge portion is The control unit 3 drives the drive unit so as to move the display unit D to the right as viewed from the front as illustrated in FIG. 8B). 15 is controlled. Similarly, contact corresponding to a knob contact pattern with the same pressing force is detected at the left outer edge portion in the front view of FIG. 4A (see step S8), and the pressing direction in the contact is shown in FIG. When it is the left direction in the front view of (a) (that is, when an operation is performed in which the left outer edge is picked and pulled outward), the control unit 3 is as illustrated in FIG. 8B. The drive unit 15 is controlled so as to move the display unit D leftward when viewed from the front.

  Furthermore, for example, the touch sensor 1d and the touch sensor 2d on the back side of the touch sensor 1d detect contact corresponding to the pinch contact pattern, so that the pressing force is applied to the upper right end portion in the front view of FIG. When the contact corresponding to the equivalent pinch contact pattern has been confirmed (see step S8) and the pressing direction in the contact is the counterclockwise direction or the upper left direction in the front view of FIG. When the operation of turning the display unit D in the counterclockwise direction by grasping the upper right end portion) is performed, the control unit 3 displays the display unit D in the counterclockwise direction as viewed from the front as illustrated in FIG. The drive unit 15 is controlled so as to rotate. Similarly, a contact corresponding to a knob contact pattern with the same pressing force is confirmed at the upper right end in the front view of FIG. 4A (see step S8), and the pressing direction in the contact is shown in FIG. When the direction is the clockwise direction or the lower right direction in the front view of (a) (that is, when the operation of turning the display unit D in the clockwise direction by grasping the upper right end portion) is performed, the control unit 3 performs FIG. As illustrated in (c), the drive unit 15 is controlled so that the display unit D is rotated clockwise as viewed from the front. Furthermore, for example, the touch sensor 1a and the touch sensor 2a on the back side of the touch sensor 2a detect the contact corresponding to the knob contact pattern, so that the pressing force is equal at the upper left end in the front view of FIG. If the contact corresponding to the knob contact pattern is confirmed (see step S8), and the pressing direction in the contact is the counterclockwise direction or the lower left direction in the front view of FIG. When the operation of turning the display unit D counterclockwise by gripping the upper left end part), the control unit 3 displays the display unit D counterclockwise as viewed from the front as illustrated in FIG. 8D. The drive unit 15 is controlled to rotate. Similarly, contact corresponding to a knob contact pattern with the same pressing force is confirmed at the upper left end portion of the front view of FIG. 4A (see step S8), and the pressing direction in the contact is shown in FIG. In the case of the clockwise direction or the upper right direction in the front view of (a) (that is, when the operation of turning the display unit D in the clockwise direction by grasping the upper left end portion) is performed, the control unit 3 is shown in FIG. As illustrated in d), the drive unit 15 is controlled to rotate the display portion D in the clockwise direction when viewed from the front.

  On the other hand, in the determination of step S3, when the touch is not detected by the two touch sensors 1a and the like at the corresponding positions on the front and back of the display unit D (step S3: NO), the control unit 3 next Then, it is determined whether or not the contact is detected only in any one of the touch sensors 3a to 6c or the touch panel 14 provided on the (outer) side surface of the display unit D (step S11). In the determination in step S11, when the touch is not detected in any of the touch sensors 3a to 6c and the touch panel 14 (step S11: NO), the control unit 3 proceeds to determination in step S18 described later. On the other hand, when the contact is detected in any one of the touch sensors 3a to 6c or the touch panel 14 in the determination in step S11 (step S11: YES), the control unit 3 determines the pressing force in the contact. It detects via the touch panel 3a etc. by which the contact was detected (step S12). Next, the control part 3 determines whether the pressing force detected by step S12 is more than the said 1st threshold value (step S13). When the pressing force detected in step S12 is greater than or equal to the first threshold value in the determination in step S13 (step S13: YES), the control unit 3 determines the first touch sensor 3a or the like in which the one contact is detected. The drive unit 15 is controlled to rotate or move the display unit D in the first direction corresponding to the pressing force equal to or greater than the threshold (step S14). Thereafter, the control unit 3 determines whether or not to stop the rotation or movement in step S14 (step S15). At this time, the control unit 3 determines that the rotation or movement of step S14 should be stopped when the contact at one place is no longer detected. On the other hand, the control part 3 determines with continuing rotation or a movement of step S14, when the said one contact is detected continuously. If it is determined in step S15 that the rotation or movement in step S14 should be continued (step S15: continue), the control unit 3 returns to step S12 and repeats the above-described control after step S12. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S15 that the rotation or movement in step S14 should be stopped (step S15: stop), the control unit 3 stops the movement of the display unit D and returns to the original guidance process.

  On the other hand, in the determination in step S13, if the pressing force detected in step S12 in the determination in step S13 is not greater than or equal to the first threshold (step S13: NO), the control unit 3 then determines that the pressing force detected in step S12 is It is determined whether or not it is equal to or less than the second threshold value (step S16). As described above, the second threshold value is also smaller than the first threshold value. When the pressing force detected in step S12 is not less than or equal to the second threshold value in the determination in step S16 (step S16: NO), the control unit 3 returns to the original guidance process without rotating and moving the display unit D. On the other hand, when the pressing force detected in step S12 is equal to or less than the second threshold value in the determination in step S16 (step S16: YES), the control unit 3 performs the above operation on the touch sensor 3a and the like in which the one contact is detected. The drive unit 15 is controlled to rotate or move the display unit D in the second direction corresponding to the pressing force equal to or less than the second threshold (step S17). Thereafter, the control unit 3 proceeds to the determination in step S15. At this time, the control unit 3 determines that the rotation or movement of step S17 should be stopped when the contact at one place is no longer detected. On the other hand, the control part 3 determines with continuing rotation or movement of step S17, when the said one contact is detected continuously. If it is determined in step S15 that the rotation or movement in step S17 should be continued (step S15: continue), the control unit 3 returns to step S12 and repeats the above-described control after step S12. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S15 that the rotation or movement in step S17 should be stopped (step S15: stop), the control unit 3 stops the movement of the display unit D and returns to the original guidance process.

  As a result of the control in steps S11 to S17 described above, for example, contact is confirmed at one place on the touch sensor 5b in the left side view of FIG. 4E (step S11: YES, FIG. 9A ) (See “Contact” arrow), the second direction of the touch sensor 5b is the left direction shown in FIG. 9A, and the first direction is the right direction shown in FIG. 9A. When the pressing force in contact with the touch sensor 5b is equal to or less than the second threshold value, the control unit 3 moves the display unit D leftward as viewed from the front as illustrated in FIG. 9A. The drive unit 15 is controlled. Similarly, when the pressing force in contact with the touch sensor 5b is equal to or greater than the first threshold, the control unit 3 moves the display unit D in the right direction when viewed from the front as illustrated in FIG. 9A. Thus, the drive unit 15 is controlled. Further, for example, if contact is confirmed at one place on the touch sensor 6b in the right side view of FIG. 4F (step S11: YES, see “contact” arrow in FIG. 9B), the touch sensor 6b The second direction is the right direction shown in FIG. 9B, and the first direction is the left direction shown in FIG. 9B. When the pressing force in contact with the touch sensor 6b is equal to or less than the second threshold value, the control unit 3 moves the display unit D to the right as viewed from the front as illustrated in FIG. 9B. The drive unit 15 is controlled. Similarly, when the pressing force in contact with the touch sensor 6b is equal to or greater than the first threshold, the control unit 3 moves the display unit D to the left as viewed from the front as illustrated in FIG. 9B. Thus, the drive unit 15 is controlled.

  Further, for example, if contact is confirmed at one place on the touch sensor 3b in the top view of FIG. 4C (step S11: YES, see “contact” arrow in FIG. 9C), the touch sensor 3b The second direction is an upward direction shown in FIG. 9C, and the first direction is a downward direction shown in FIG. 9C. When the pressing force in contact with the touch sensor 3b is equal to or less than the second threshold value, the control unit 3 moves the display unit D upward as viewed from the front as illustrated in FIG. 9C. The drive unit 15 is controlled. Similarly, when the pressing force in contact with the touch sensor 3b is equal to or greater than the first threshold, the control unit 3 moves the display unit D downward as viewed from the front as illustrated in FIG. 9C. Thus, the drive unit 15 is controlled.

  For example, if contact is confirmed at one place on the touch sensor 6a in the right side view of FIG. 4F (step S11: YES, see “contact” arrow in FIG. 9D), the touch sensor 6a will be described. The second direction is the clockwise direction shown in FIG. 9 (d), and the first direction is the counterclockwise direction shown in FIG. 9 (d). When the pressing force in contact with the touch sensor 6a is equal to or less than the second threshold value, the control unit 3 rotates the display unit D clockwise as viewed from the front as illustrated in FIG. 9D. The drive unit 15 is controlled. Similarly, when the pressing force in contact with the touch sensor 6a is equal to or greater than the first threshold value, the control unit 3 rotates the display unit D counterclockwise as viewed from the front as illustrated in FIG. 9D. The drive unit 15 is controlled so that

  Further, for example, if contact has been confirmed at one location on the touch panel 14 (step S11: YES, see FIG. 9 (e) “contact” arrow), the second direction with respect to the touch panel 14 is as shown in FIG. 9 (e ) (The direction from the drive unit 15 toward the display unit D), and the first direction is the rear (the direction from the display unit D toward the drive unit 15) shown in FIG. When the pressing force in contact with the touch panel 14 is equal to or less than the second threshold value, the control unit 3 controls the drive unit 15 to move the display unit D forward as illustrated in FIG. . Similarly, when the pressing force in contact with the touch panel 14 is equal to or greater than the first threshold value, the control unit 3 moves the display unit D backward as illustrated in FIG. 9E. Control.

  On the other hand, when the contact is not detected in only one place such as the touch sensor 3a in the determination in step S11 (step S11: NO), the control unit 3 next displays the two positions on the front surface and the back surface of the display unit D. The contact is detected at each of the touch sensors 1a and the like (for example, touch sensor 1b and touch sensor 1e (front surface of the display unit D) and touch sensor 2b and touch sensor 2e (back surface of the display unit D)) at four locations (four locations in total). It is determined whether or not it is performed (step S18). If it is determined in step S18 that the touches are not detected in the four or more touch sensors 1a or the like (step S18: NO), the control unit 3 returns to the original guidance process.

  On the other hand, in the determination of step S18, when the contact is detected in each of the four or more touch sensors 1a or the like (step S18: YES), the control unit 3 next makes each contact on the front surface and the back surface, respectively. It is determined whether or not the pattern is the gripping contact pattern (step S19). In the determination of step S19, the control unit 3 reads the grip contact pattern data from the recording unit 11 when it is determined “YES” in the determination of step S18, and is detected at that time (see YES in step S18). ) Judge by comparing with the contact pattern.

  If it is determined in step S19 that each contact pattern detected in step S18 is not the gripping contact pattern (step S19: NO), the control unit 3 returns to the original guidance process. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S19 that each contact pattern detected in step S18 is the gripping contact pattern (step S19: YES), the control unit 3 next passes the fixing control unit 18 to the fixing unit 17. The fixed motor 33 and the fixed motor 38 are driven to move the moving member 30 and the moving member 35 in directions away from the center of the back surface of the display unit D, respectively. As a result, the fixing rod 30d and the fixing rod 30e and the fixing rod 35d and the fixing rod 35e are extracted from the through hole 20b and the through hole 20c, so that the display portion D that has been fixed to the receiving portion 20a up to now can be changed by the user. While being gripped (see step S19: YES), the connection arm 20 can be removed (step S20). Thereafter, the control unit 3 returns to the original guidance process.

  In addition, about the display part D removed from the connection arm 20, it is provided with processes, such as a display of the moving image in a backseat, irrespective of the function of the navigation apparatus NV. Further, at this time, the distance between the navigation device NV after being detached from the connecting arm 20 and the display unit D is detected using, for example, a wireless distance sensor, and the detected distance is a preset distance ( For example, the above-described irrelevant process may be started when the distance becomes 1 meter or more.

  Next, processing executed in the display unit D when the display unit D removed from the connection arm 20 through step S20 is fixed to the connection arm 20 will be described with reference to FIG. Note that the processing shown in the flowchart in FIG. 10 is processing that is executed centering on the fixed control unit 18 and the display control unit 19 of the display unit D.

  As shown in FIG. 10, after the display unit D is removed from the connection arm 20, the display control unit 19 performs a preset instruction operation to fix the display unit D to the connection arm 20 again on the touch panel 14, for example. It is monitored whether or not it has been executed in step S25. If the instruction operation is not executed in the monitoring in step S25 (step S25: NO), the display control unit 19 determines whether, for example, the power as the display unit D is turned off (step S29). When the power is turned off in the determination in step S29 (step S29: YES), the display control unit 19 and the fixed control unit 18 end the processes in each as it is. On the other hand, when the power is not turned off in the determination in step S29 (step S29: NO), the display control unit 19 returns to the determination in step S25.

  On the other hand, when the instruction operation is executed in the monitoring in step S25 (step S25: YES), the display control unit 19 activates the camera 16 to image the imaging range facing the back of the display unit D, and the imaging The result is displayed on the display surface F (step S26). Accordingly, the user holding the display unit D moves the display unit D itself to a fixed position on the connecting arm 20 using the image of the receiving unit 20a appearing in the displayed imaging result as a clue. Can do. Thereafter, the display control unit 19 and the fixing control unit 18 monitor whether or not the fixing unit 17 has completed fixing the display unit D to the connecting arm 20 (step S27). When the fixing is not completed in the monitoring in step S27 (step S27: NO), the display control unit 19 and the fixing control unit 18 return to step S26. On the other hand, when the fixing is completed in the monitoring in step S27 (step S27: YES), the display control unit 19 stops driving the camera 16 and stops displaying the imaging result on the display surface F (step S28). Thereafter, the display control unit 19 and the fixed control unit 18 proceed to the determination in step S29.

  As described above, according to the rotation / movement control of the display unit D according to the embodiment, based on the pressing force by the contact with the display unit D, the first direction with respect to the housing CK or the first direction Controls the rotation or movement of the display part D in any of the different second directions (see step S14 and step S15 in FIG. 7), so that the display part D can be freely rotated or moved by a simple operation. .

  When the detected pressing force is equal to or greater than the first threshold value, the rotation or movement of the display unit D in the first direction is controlled (see step S14 in FIG. 7), and the detected pressing force is smaller than the first threshold value. If it is less than or equal to the second threshold value, the rotation or movement of the display unit D in the second direction opposite to the first direction is controlled (see step S17 in FIG. 7). D can be rotated or moved in each direction. Further, since the second threshold value is smaller than the first threshold value, a so-called dead zone can be formed between the first threshold value and the second threshold value, and rotation or movement of the display unit D due to malfunction can be suppressed.

  Further, the first direction is a direction in which the display unit D is brought closer to the housing CK, and the second direction is a direction in which the display unit D is moved away from the housing CK, and the display unit D in the approaching direction or the direction away from the housing CK. In the case of controlling the movement of the display unit D, the display unit D can be freely moved in a direction approaching or moving away from the housing CK.

  Furthermore, as the first direction and the second direction, (i) the first direction is one of a vertically upward direction and a vertically downward direction with respect to the housing CK, and the second direction is the vertically upward direction or (Ii) the first direction is either the right direction or the left direction toward the housing CK, and the second direction is either the right direction or the left direction. Or the other, by controlling the movement of the display unit D in the first direction or the second direction, the vertical direction or the vertical direction with respect to the housing CK is controlled. In any case, the display part D can be moved freely. The above effect is the same when the first direction is a diagonal direction toward the housing CK and the second direction is the other diagonal direction.

  In addition, when the first direction is either the clockwise direction or the counterclockwise direction in rotation toward the housing CK, and the second direction is either the clockwise direction or the counterclockwise direction, By controlling the rotation of the display unit D in one direction or the second direction, the display unit D can be freely rotated with respect to the housing CK.

  Furthermore, since the display part D can be rotated or moved in a plurality of directions, and the first direction and the second direction are set based on the position of contact on the display part D, display is performed according to the user's intention. The direction of rotation or movement of the part D can be set freely.

  Furthermore, since the control is stopped when the pressing force is not detected after the control of the rotation or movement of the display unit D is started (see step S15 in FIG. 7), it is more flexible based on the user's intention. The display part D can be rotated or moved and further stopped.

  In addition, when the pressing force for contact with the touch panel 14 is used, the display unit D can be moved back and forth with respect to the housing CK in a convenient and simple manner.

  In addition to the configuration of the embodiment described above, the display unit D may be rotated or moved based on the pressing force of contact with the touch sensor 1a to the touch sensor 1f provided on the front surface of the display unit D. In this case, for example, when contact with the touch sensor 1e shown in FIG. 4A due to the corresponding pressing force equal to or less than the second threshold is detected, the display unit D is moved to the right in FIG. When the drive unit 15 is controlled to move in the second direction), and the contact due to the pressing force equal to or higher than the corresponding first threshold is detected, the display unit D is moved to the left (first direction) in FIG. ) Can be configured to control the drive unit 15. When the touch sensor 1d shown in FIG. 4 (a) detects contact with a pressing force equal to or less than the second threshold value corresponding thereto, the display unit D is moved counterclockwise in FIG. When the drive unit 15 is controlled to rotate in two directions, and the contact due to the pressing force equal to or higher than the corresponding first threshold value is detected, the display unit D is rotated in the clockwise direction (first direction) in FIG. The drive unit 15 can be controlled so as to be rotated to the right.

In addition to the configuration of the above-described embodiment, when contact with a preset portion of the display unit D is continuously detected for a preset time (for example, 1 second) or more, step S11 to step S11 in FIG. The rotation or movement control in S17 (in other words, the control as the display unit rotation / movement mode) is started, and further, based on the pressing force detected during the preset time, the first threshold and the above You may comprise so that a 2nd threshold value may be set. In this case, the display unit D can be rotated or moved more freely based on the user's intention. That is, when contact with the preset part of the display unit D is detected continuously for the preset time or longer, the display unit rotates / moves into the display unit rotation / movement mode, thereby preventing the user's unintended contact. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the transition to the display unit rotation / movement mode. Then, an average value of the pressing force due to the contact within the preset time is calculated, and using the average value as a reference, for example,
The average value × 1.5 = the first threshold value (Expression 1)
The average value × 0.5 = the second threshold value (Expression 2)
You may comprise so that it may set. Here, it is generally considered that the user has a habit of whether the pressing force is strong (unconsciously presses strongly) or the pressing force is weak (unconsciously presses weakly). Therefore, the standard pressing force of the user (e.g., corresponding to the average value of the pressing force) at the time of contact for shifting to the display portion rotating / moving mode (calling the display portion rotating / moving mode). Measure and set the first threshold value and the second threshold value by the above formula (1) and the above formula (2), for example, using the pressing force as a reference (that is, pressing with a strong pressing force or pressing with a weak pressing force) May be set). Thereby, the said 1st threshold value and the said 2nd threshold value suitable for the user can be set.

  Further, from the viewpoint of preventing malfunction, only when a preset contact pattern (for example, simultaneous contact with two fingers) is detected in the determination of step S7 of FIG. 7, the rotation or movement of steps S11 to S17 of FIG. You may comprise so that control may be performed. At this time, when detecting contact by a plurality of fingers, the contact pressing force having the largest pressing force among the contacts by each finger may be used, or an average value of the pressing force of the contact by the plurality of fingers may be used. It may be used.

  Further, considering that the navigation device NV including the drive unit 15 and the display unit D is mounted on the vehicle, the first threshold value and the second threshold value are based on the vibration of the display unit D accompanying the movement of the vehicle. May be corrected (more specifically, correction is made so as to cancel the change in the pressing force due to the vibration). In this case, the display part D can be rotated or moved without the influence of vibration applied to the display part D.

  In the embodiment described above, the pressing force is detected as a change in the position where the pressing force is detected in step S9 in FIG. 7, but other than this, for example, a weight (not shown) provided in the receiving portion 20a shown in FIG. You may comprise so that the said press direction may be detected by detecting the direction of the weight applied with the finger | toe of a user or the palm of a hand with a sensor. Further, the position of the contact with the touch sensor 1a or the like is not changed, but the pressing direction is detected by detecting the change in the weight of the finger or the palm at the position with the touch sensor 1a or the like. You can also.

  In the above-described embodiment, the display unit D itself is moved forward or backward with respect to the drive unit 15 by pressing by touching the touch panel 14 (see FIG. 9E). The display unit D is moved forward or backward based on a comparison result between a pressing force by contact with any one of the touch sensors 2a to 2f provided on the back surface of the touch panel and two preset threshold values. It can also be configured.

  Furthermore, a pressing force by contact with either the touch sensor 1a or the like provided on the front surface of the display unit D or the touch sensor 2a or the like provided on the back surface of the display unit D, and two preset threshold values, Based on the comparison result, the display unit D itself is tilted upward or downward about the horizontal axis passing through the center of the display unit D, or the display unit D itself is centered on the vertical axis passing through the center of the display unit D. It can also be configured to tilt leftward or rightward (that is, so-called “tilt” in the vertical direction or the horizontal direction). In this case, for example, when the touch sensor 1a is touched with a pressing force larger than a preset threshold value, the display unit D is tilted backward (that is, the display surface F faces upward), and the preset value is set. When the touch sensor 1a is touched with a pressing force smaller than the other threshold, the display unit D can be tilted forward (that is, in the direction in which the display surface F faces down). .

  Furthermore, when the display portion D shown in FIG. 10 is re-fixed to the connecting arm 20, the magnetic force can be exchanged between the fixing portion 17 and the receiving portion 20a at the end of the connecting arm 20, and is set in advance. When the detected magnetic force patterns are detected from each other, the connecting arm 20 including the receiving portion 20a is moved (driven) so that the receiving portion 20a approaches the display portion D close to the receiving portion 20a. May be.

  In addition, a program corresponding to the flowchart shown in FIG. 7 is recorded on a recording medium such as an optical disk or a hard disk, or is acquired via a network such as the Internet, and is read out to a general-purpose microcomputer or the like. By executing this, it is possible to cause the microcomputer or the like to function as the control unit 3 according to the embodiment.

1 Detector 1a, 1b, 1c, 1d, 1e, 1f, 2a, 2b, 2c, 2d, 2e, 2f, 3a, 3b, 3c, 4a, 4b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 5c, 6a, 6b, 6c Touch sensor 3 Control unit 14 Touch panel 15 Drive unit 15a Drive unit 15b Rotating motor 15c Vertical slide motor 15d Left and right slide motor 15e Front and rear slide motor 16 Camera 17 Fixed unit 18 Fixed control unit 19 Display control unit 20 Connecting arm S Controller D Display unit F Display surface NV Navigation device

Claims (12)

A detection unit for detecting a pressing force by contact with the display unit supported by the support unit;
A control unit for controlling rotation or movement of the display unit in either the first direction with respect to the support unit or a second direction different from the first direction based on the detected pressing force;
A control device comprising: The control device according to claim 1,
The controller is
If the detected pressing force is greater than or equal to a first threshold, the rotation or movement of the display unit in the first direction is controlled,
Controlling the rotation or the movement of the display unit in the second direction opposite to the first direction when the detected pressing force is equal to or less than a second threshold value that is smaller than the first threshold value; A control device characterized by. The control device according to claim 2,
The first direction is a direction in which the display unit approaches the support unit,
The second direction is a direction in which the display unit is moved away from the support unit,
The control unit controls the movement of the display unit in the approaching direction or the moving away direction. The control device according to claim 2,
As the first direction and the second direction,
(I) whether the first direction is one of a vertically upward direction and a vertically downward direction with respect to the support portion, and the second direction is either the vertically upward direction or the vertically downward direction,
(Ii) The first direction is either the right direction or the left direction from the display unit toward the support unit, and the second direction is the right direction or the left direction, Or
(Iii) whether the first direction is an oblique direction from the display part toward the support part, and the second direction is the oblique other direction,
Either
The control unit controls the movement of the display unit in the first direction or the second direction. The control device according to claim 2,
The first direction is either the right direction or the left direction in the rotation from the display unit toward the support unit,
The second direction is either the right direction or the left direction,
The control unit controls the rotation of the display unit in the first direction or the second direction. In the control device according to any one of claims 2 to 5,
The display unit can rotate or move in a plurality of directions,
The said control part sets the said 1st direction and the said 2nd direction based on the position of the said contact in the said display part, The control apparatus characterized by the above-mentioned. The control device according to any one of claims 2 to 6,
The controller is
When the contact with the preset part of the display unit is continuously detected by the detection unit for a preset time or longer, the control of the rotation or the movement of the display unit is started.
The control device, wherein the first threshold value and the second threshold value are set based on the pressing force detected during the preset time. In the control device according to any one of claims 2 to 7,
A vibration detection unit for detecting vibration of the display unit;
The control unit corrects the first threshold and the second threshold based on the detected vibration. In the control device according to any one of claims 1 to 8,
The control unit stops the control of the rotation or the movement when the pressing force is not detected after the control of the rotation or the movement of the display unit is started. . In the control device according to any one of claims 1 to 9,
The control device, wherein the detection unit is a touch panel provided on a display surface of the display unit.   A control method that is executed in a control device that includes a detection unit that detects a pressing force due to contact with a display unit supported by a support unit, and a control unit, wherein the control method includes a first direction with respect to the support unit or the first direction. A control method comprising a control step of controlling, by the control unit, rotation or movement of the display unit in any one of a second direction different from a direction based on the detected pressing force.   A computer included in a control device including a detection unit that detects a pressing force caused by contact with a display unit supported by a support unit, is either a first direction with respect to the support unit or a second direction different from the first direction. A control program for causing a rotation or movement of the display unit to function as a control unit that controls based on the detected pressing force.

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