JP2023111838A - Electronic apparatus, information terminal, system, program and others - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a system, a program and others, capable of providing a technique different from conventional techniques, for example, suppressing a fraudulent act for a vehicle with a simple configuration.SOLUTION: In a system, an imaging apparatus for imaging a cabin of a vehicle or the surrounding of the vehicle has a function to perform an intimidation operation toward the inside of the vehicle or a person outside the vehicle while the vehicle is parked.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

The present invention relates to electronic equipment, information terminals, systems, programs, and the like.

A device such as a drive recorder mounted on a predetermined mounting surface of a vehicle has been disclosed (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2010-105530 A

For example, there is a need to prevent fraudulent acts such as theft and vehicle burglary inside or outside the vehicle. One of the objects of the present invention is to provide a technology different from the conventional technology, for example, to provide a technology for suppressing fraudulent acts on vehicles with a simple configuration.

The object of the present invention is not limited to this, and we have the intention to acquire rights by divisional application, amendment, etc. for the structure aiming to obtain the effect of the structure disclosed in the specification and drawings. For example, the present specification discloses a problem in which the descriptions such as "can do", "possible", etc. are replaced with "is a problem". The problems are described as independent ones, and we intend to acquire the rights for the structure for solving each problem independently by filing a divisional application, an amendment, etc. Even if the problem is implicitly grasped from the description of the specification, the applicant intends to claim part of the configuration described in this specification in an amended or divisional application. It also discloses a configuration that solves a problem that combines these independent problems, and has the intention to acquire the right.

(1) It is preferable to provide an electronic device having a function of photographing the interior or exterior of a vehicle and a function of performing a predetermined action to threaten a person in the interior of the vehicle or outside the vehicle. .

In this way, the electronic device mounted on the vehicle for photographing the inside or outside of the vehicle can also function as a device for performing a predetermined action to threaten people inside or outside the vehicle. Therefore, with a simple configuration, it is possible to prevent fraudulent activity from being committed by a person who intends or is conducting fraudulent acts such as theft or vandalism inside or outside the vehicle (hereinafter referred to as "fraudulent person"). can be suppressed. This is because it can be expected that the fraudster who recognizes the threatening action will hesitate to commit fraud. For users, it is possible to easily introduce a system that exhibits a function of suppressing fraudulent acts at a low cost, compared to the case of separately introducing a device dedicated to security.

(2) It is preferable to have a parking monitoring function, and operate the parking monitoring function and perform the predetermined operation while the vehicle is parked.

In this way, the parking monitoring function and the operation for suppressing fraudulent behavior by the fraudulent person cooperate to suppress the occurrence of damage to the parked vehicle. By performing an operation to suppress fraudulent behavior by a fraudulent person and operating a parking monitoring function,
It is possible to monitor the situation during parking and use it for subsequent countermeasures even if a fraudulent act is performed or attempted to be performed.

(3) As the predetermined operation, it is preferable to notify that a predetermined function has been executed.

In this way, the fraudulent person can be made to hesitate to commit fraud by recognizing that the predetermined function has been executed in the electronic device.

(4) As the predetermined operation, it is preferable to perform a dummy operation pretending that a predetermined function has been executed.

In this way, the dummy operation in which the electronic device does not actually operate the predetermined function allows the fraudulent person to recognize that the electronic device has operated the predetermined function, so that the fraudulent person can perform the fraudulent act. can discourage you from doing it. The electronic device may have a configuration that does not have a predetermined function. In this case, the same effect of suppressing fraud as in the case of a device that has the function can be obtained even though the device does not have the function. .

(5) A function of notifying a user in the vehicle interior using a predetermined component device, and when the vehicle is not being used by the user, using the component device to notify a person outside the vehicle and a function to perform a predetermined operation.

In this way, the component device for informing a user in the vehicle interior about a predetermined function is provided with a predetermined function in the vehicle interior when the user is not using the vehicle. By combining the function as a component device that performs the operation of (1), it is possible to suppress the fraudulent act by a fraudulent person with a simple configuration. This is because it can be expected that the fraudster who recognizes the motion directed at the person outside the vehicle will hesitate to commit fraud. For users, it is possible to easily introduce a system that exhibits a function of suppressing fraudulent acts at a low cost, compared to the case of separately introducing a device dedicated to security.

(6) It is preferable to have a parking monitoring function, and operate the parking monitoring function and perform the predetermined operation while the vehicle is parked.

In this way, the parking monitoring function and the operation for suppressing fraudulent behavior by the fraudulent person cooperate to suppress the occurrence of damage to the parked vehicle. By performing an operation to suppress fraudulent behavior by a fraudulent person and operating a parking monitoring function,
It is possible to monitor the situation during parking and use it for subsequent countermeasures even if a fraudulent act is performed or attempted to be performed.

(7) It is preferable to notify that a predetermined function has been executed as the predetermined operation.

In this way, the fraudulent person can be made to hesitate to commit fraud by recognizing that the predetermined function has been executed in the electronic device.

(8) As the predetermined operation, it is preferable to perform a dummy operation pretending that a predetermined function has been executed.

In this way, the dummy operation in which the electronic device does not actually operate the predetermined function allows the fraudulent person to recognize that the electronic device has operated the predetermined function, so that the fraudulent person can perform the fraudulent act. can discourage you from doing it. The electronic device may have a configuration that does not have a predetermined function. In this case, the same effect of suppressing fraud as in the case of a device that has the function can be obtained even though the device does not have the function. .

(9) The predetermined function may be a function that involves photographing the interior or exterior of the vehicle.

In this way, the fraudulent person can be made to recognize that the inside of the vehicle or its surroundings has been photographed, and hesitant to commit fraud. The function involving photography should be a function that includes at least photography, and may be a function that includes recording, transmission, or other methods of outputting a photographed image.

(10) The predetermined function may be a function that accompanies transmission of an image of the interior or exterior of the vehicle.

By doing so, the fraudulent person can be made to recognize that the photographed image is to be transmitted or has been transmitted, thereby further enhancing the effect of suppressing the fraudulent act. This is because, for example, it is possible to make the user recognize that there is a photographed image in an external device other than the electronic device, or that it is useless to destroy the photographing device.

(11) It is preferable that the predetermined operation is performed when a predetermined condition for suspecting the occurrence of an abnormality is satisfied.

By doing so, it is possible to perform an operation to suppress fraudulent activity by a fraudulent person under an appropriate situation where a predetermined condition for suspecting the occurrence of an abnormality is satisfied.

(12) It is preferable that the predetermined operation is performed when the predetermined condition regarding the movement is satisfied, based on the function of detecting the movement of an object inside the vehicle or outside the vehicle as the predetermined condition.

In this way, anomalies are detected based on conditions relating to the movement of objects inside or outside the vehicle, and actions are taken to curb fraudulent activity by fraudsters, thereby ensuring that, under appropriate circumstances, anomalies are detected. , can do its work. This is because the motion of an object may be the motion of a person.

(13) It is preferable to change the predetermined operation step by step or continuously.

In this way, by changing the predetermined operation for suppressing the fraudulent act by a fraudulent person in a stepwise or continuous manner, it is possible for the fraudulent person to prevent the security function from operating as compared with the case where there is no change. This can make it easier to discourage people from committing wrongdoing.

(14) It is preferable to have a communication function to wirelessly communicate with an external information terminal, and to perform the predetermined operation upon receiving an instruction to perform the predetermined operation through the wireless communication from the external information terminal.

A user can use an external information terminal to cause the electronic device to perform a threatening action even from a place away from the electronic device.

(15) It is preferable that the predetermined operation is performed by displaying on the display unit.

By doing so, the visual effect of the display on the display unit that can be seen from the inside of the vehicle or from the outside of the vehicle enables the fraudulent person to perform an operation to suppress the fraudulent activity in a manner that is easy for the fraudster to understand.

(16) A display unit may be provided, and the predetermined operation may be performed by displaying on the display unit.

In this way, the display unit of the electronic device is used to perform an operation for suppressing fraudulent behavior by the fraudulent person, so there is no need to separately provide a display unit for the operation.

(17) It is preferable that the predetermined operation is performed by displaying on a display unit of an external device.

In this way, the display section of the external device is caused to perform an operation for suppressing the fraudulent act by the fraudulent person, so that the fraudulent person can easily recognize the operation. This is because, for example, it is possible to use a display section having a large display area, or to increase the degree of freedom in setting the position and orientation of the display section.

(18) It is preferable that, as the predetermined operation, an operation of repeating first lighting and second lighting or extinguishing of the display section is performed.

In this way, by repeating the first lighting and the second lighting or extinguishing of the display unit, it is easy for the fraudulent person to visually recognize that the electronic device is operating. At the same time, it is possible to easily give a psychological threatening effect to the fraudulent person.

(19) The predetermined action may include an action of outputting sound.

In this way, regardless of the line-of-sight direction of the fraudster, it is possible for the fraudster to recognize the action for suppressing the fraudulent behavior by the fraudster.

(20) It is preferable to have a recording function of recording an image of the inside or outside of the vehicle, or a sound inside or outside the vehicle, at least while the predetermined operation is being performed.

In this way, it is possible to record an image of the inside or outside of the vehicle or the sound inside or outside the vehicle during at least the period during which the fraudulent person is performing an action to suppress the fraudulent act. You can keep a record of evidence of wrongdoing.

(21) It is preferable to have a function of performing the above operation in cooperation with an external monitoring device.

In this way, by cooperating with an external monitoring device and performing an operation for suppressing fraudulent acts by a fraudulent person, the situation of the vehicle interior or surroundings can be adjusted based on the monitoring status of the external monitoring device. Under appropriate circumstances, actions can be taken to curb fraudulent behavior by fraudsters.

(22) The monitoring device may be an electronic device having a function of performing an action toward a person in the vicinity of the monitoring device in conjunction with performing the predetermined action in the electronic device itself.

In this way, in addition to performing the predetermined operation in the own electronic device, the monitoring device also performs an operation directed toward the surrounding people, so that the fraudulent person hesitates to commit fraudulent acts. The effect can be further enhanced.

(23) As the function of wirelessly communicating with the external information terminal, a first communication function of performing wireless communication according to a first communication method, and a second communication having a longer communicable distance or a slower communication speed than the first communication method. a second communication function for performing wireless communication according to a method, executing the first function by communication using the first communication function, and executing the second function by communication using the second communication function It is preferable to have a function to

In this way, the wireless communication with the information terminal can be performed by selectively using the wireless communication of the first communication method and the wireless communication of the second communication method having a longer communication range or a lower communication speed than the first communication method. function can be performed.

(24) The first function may include transmitting image information captured by the electronic device, and the second function may include notifying execution of the predetermined operation.

In this way, it is possible to send a notification that an action has been taken to suppress a fraudulent act by a fraudulent person, and to transmit captured image information, according to the communication state. Even if wireless communication in the second communication method cannot be performed and images cannot be transmitted to the information terminal, wireless communication in the first communication method is performed to suppress fraudulent acts by the fraudulent person. The information terminal can be notified that an action has taken place, informing the user of the information terminal of possible fraudulent activity.

(25) The information terminal according to any one of the above, which has a function of notifying a user of the state of communication with the electronic device for each of the wireless communication using the first communication method and the wireless communication using the second communication method. It is preferable to provide an information terminal having

By doing so, the user can grasp the communication state between the information terminal and the electronic device and the usage environment of the first function and the second function for each of the first communication method and the second communication method. be able to. The usage environment may be, for example, an environment related to at least one of whether or not a function can be used, and the extent to which the function is exhibited when used.

(26) A first electronic device that is any of the electronic devices described above, and a second electronic device capable of communicating with the first electronic device, wherein the second electronic device is the first electronic device. It is preferable to provide a system having a function of operating according to the state of the first electronic device transmitted from the electronic device.

By doing so, the second electronic device can operate in cooperation with the first electronic device according to the state of the first device.

(27) As the state, it may be transmitted that the first electronic device has executed a parking monitoring function.

With this configuration, the second electronic device can operate in cooperation with the first electronic device in response to the operation of the parking monitoring function of the first electronic device. As a linked operation, when the second electronic device activates a function of performing an operation for suppressing fraudulent activity by a fraudulent person, it can be linked with the operation of the parking monitoring function.

(28) The preceding state includes a state in which the first electronic device, which performs the predetermined operation according to the display on the display unit, has performed the predetermined operation,
The second electronic device has a display unit, and a function of performing display according to the predetermined operation using the display unit in response to being notified of a state in which the predetermined operation has been performed. do it.

By doing so, it is possible to perform an operation for suppressing the fraudulent act by the fraudulent person through the display on the second electronic device.

(29) The first electronic device may have a function of operating based on setting information set in the second electronic device.

By doing so, the operation of the first electronic device can be set based on the function of the second electronic device. For example, the first electronic device may be operated using operation details and operating conditions set based on functions that the first electronic device does not have.

(30) The first electronic device may have a function of changing the operation based on the current position with respect to the specific area notified from the second electronic device.

In this way, the information about the specific area that the second electronic device has is used to change the operation for suppressing the cheating by the cheater based on the current position with respect to the specific area. be able to. For example, it is preferable to change the deterrence of fraudulent activity by changing the operation for suppressing fraudulent activity by the fraudulent person according to the degree of possibility that fraudulent activity will be performed on the vehicle.

(31) The first electronic device may have a function of communicating with an external information terminal via the second electronic device.

By doing so, it is possible to secure an information transmission path in the direction of the first electronic device, the second electronic device, and the information terminal, or an information transmission route in the opposite direction. In the communication between the first electronic device and the information terminal, if processing involving the function of the second electronic device is performed, the function of the entire system can be expanded. Even if the first electronic device does not have a communication function for communicating with the information terminal, it can communicate with the information terminal via the communication function of the second electronic device.

(32) The first electronic device does not have a display unit or has a display unit smaller in size than the display unit of the second electronic device, and displays an image captured by another imaging device on the second electronic device. It is preferable to have a function of displaying on a display portion of the electronic device.

In this way, the second electronic device displays an image captured by another image capturing device, so that the user can check the surrounding conditions of the other image capturing device. In addition, even if the first electronic device includes a display unit, it is possible for the user to view the image more easily than when the image is displayed on the display unit of the first electronic device.

(33) An electronic device that is the second electronic device in any one of the above systems may be provided.

(34) It is preferable to provide a program for causing a computer to implement the function of any one of the electronic devices described above or the function of the first electronic device.

(35) It is preferable to provide a program for causing a computer to implement the functions of the second electronic device in any of the systems described above.

(36) It is preferable to provide a program for causing a computer to implement the functions of any one of the information terminals described above.

(37) It is preferable to provide an electronic device having a communication function of performing wireless communication by a predetermined communication method and a function of transmitting radio waves for testing the radio wave environment by the communication method.

In this way, the user can check the radio wave environment in wireless communication performed by the electronic device by performing a test based on the test radio wave. The communication function may be, for example, the communication function of (14), and in particular, the function of performing wireless communication by the first communication method and the second communication method.

(38) It is preferable to provide an information terminal having a function of receiving the test radio waves and a function of outputting the reception status of the test radio waves based on the received test radio waves.

In this way, the user can grasp the radio wave environment for wireless communication performed between the electronic device and the information terminal from the reception status of the test radio waves output from the information terminal. The information terminal may be the information terminal of (14), but may be another information terminal.

(39) The reception status may include information indicating whether wireless communication with the electronic device is possible.

In this way, the user can easily grasp whether wireless communication between the information terminal and the electronic device is possible at the place where the test is performed.

(40) It is preferable to provide an information terminal having a function of selecting between a first mode for performing the function of (25) and a second mode for performing the function of (38) or (39).

In this way, the user can test the radio wave environment without using the information terminal, which is a test-dedicated device.

(41) The reception status may include an image captured by the electronic device and transmitted to the information terminal.

By doing so, the user can use the information terminal to grasp what the image actually shot by the electronic device is when the test is performed.

(42) a third mode that performs the function of the electronic device of any one of (1) to (24) or the first electronic device in the system of any one of (26) to (32); It is preferable to provide an electronic device having a function of selecting one of a fourth mode and a function of transmitting radio waves for the purpose.

In this way, the user can test the radio wave environment without using a loan-only electronic device, for example.

(43) It is preferable to operate in the fourth mode when the power is turned on for the first time.

In this way, the user can reliably use the function of the fourth mode when using the electronic device for the first time, in other words, the function for performing the test.

(44) It is preferable to have a function to enable purchase directly from the fourth mode.

In this way, the user can purchase the electronic device immediately after performing the test using the function of the fourth mode, thereby facilitating the purchase procedure.

(45) It is preferable to have a function that enables the product to be returned directly from the fourth mode.

In this way, the user can return the electronic device immediately after testing with the function of the fourth mode, and the return procedure can be facilitated. For example, if it is difficult to use the electronic device satisfactorily because the radio wave environment is not good as a result of the test, it is preferable to use this return function.

(46) It is preferable to have a function of displaying information on a vendor capable of installing the electronic device.

In this way, the user can easily request the installation of the electronic device to a vendor capable of installing the electronic device. This is especially useful for users who have purchased electronic equipment but were unable to install it themselves.

(47) Temporarily install a function to register products sold at stores, a wide-angle camera that covers the angle of view of the camera of the registered product, a mobile battery, a display screen, and a wide-angle camera in the car. It is preferable to provide a system having a temporary installation member and a function of displaying an image taken with the angle of view of the model on the display screen when the model is selected on the selection screen.

In this way, the user can easily confirm what kind of images are captured by the cameras of the products sold in the store.

(48) It is preferable to provide an electronic device that has the ability to attempt to reproduce video recorded on a storage medium at the same time every day.

In this way, the user can It is possible to properly check every day whether the video is normally recorded on the storage medium.

(49) It is preferable to have a function of presenting a specific scene and registering the time in association with the scene.

In this way, the user can arbitrarily specify the time at which video playback is attempted in order to check whether the video is properly recorded on the storage medium.

(50) It is preferable to have a function of trying to reproduce video recorded on a storage medium when the vehicle is at a specific position.

In this way, the user can When the vehicle is at a specific position, it can be confirmed whether the video is normally recorded on the storage medium.

(51) It is preferable to have a function of trying to reproduce video at the timing of starting the operation of the parking monitoring function, the timing of turning on the power of the device itself, or the timing of turning off the power of the device itself.

By doing so, the image is normally recorded on the storage medium at the predetermined operation timing such as the timing to start the operation of the parking monitoring function, the timing to turn on the power of the device itself, or the timing to turn off the power of the device itself. You can check if there is These timings are timings when image recording on the storage medium will start, or there is a high possibility that it will start, and therefore are desirable as timings for confirming whether video is normally recorded on the storage medium.

(52) It is preferable to have a function to play a song before playing back the image recorded on the storage medium.

In this way, the user can recognize the image played back in association with the song. The song may be a song that corresponds to the situation in which the image is to be reproduced, and in particular, a song that corresponds to the timing of reproduction. In this way, the user can view the recorded images while feeling the timing. The song may be a song corresponding to the position of the vehicle at the time of playback as the playback situation.

(53) When an error occurs during reproduction of an image recorded on a storage medium, or when reproduction is successful, predetermined music may be played.

In this way, when an error occurs during playback of an image recorded on the storage medium, the user can aurally recognize it through the music, or can hear the error through the music when the playback is successful. This can be audibly recognized.

(54) The sound emitted during event recording is output as a different sound for each event recording, and furthermore, before the reproduction of the event-recorded image is started, the sound emitted during the event recording is emitted and then reproduced. It is preferable to have a function.

In this way, the user can recognize when the image of the event recording is being played back by listening to the sound that is heard before the start of playback.

(55) A program may be provided for causing a computer to implement the functions of any one of the electronic devices or information terminals described above.

The above inventions (1) to (55) can be combined arbitrarily. For example, a configuration may be adopted in which at least part of the configuration of at least one of the following inventions (2) is added to all or part of the configuration of the invention shown in (1). In particular, the invention shown in (1) may be added with at least a part of the configuration of at least one invention after (2). The applicant of the present application also intends to acquire patent rights, design rights, etc., by means of amendments, divisional applications, applications for conversion to design registration applications, etc., for those including these configurations.

According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a technology different from the conventional technology, for example, a technology for suppressing fraudulent acts on vehicles with a simple configuration.

The effect of the invention of the present application is not limited to this, and the effect produced by the parts of the configuration disclosed in the specification, drawings, etc. is also disclosed, and the configuration that produces the effect is also acquired by divisional application, amendment, etc. have the intention to For example, in this specification, the description of "can be done" is a description that clearly shows the effect to be achieved, and there are parts showing the effect even if there is no description of "can be done". Moreover, even without such a description, there is an effect that can be grasped by the configuration.

It is a figure which shows the structure of a system. It is a figure which shows the front vicinity of the vehicle in which the imaging device was installed. It is a figure which shows an example of the external appearance structure of imaging equipment. It is a figure which shows the structure of a bracket. 3 is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the imaging equipment; FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of an information terminal; FIG. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a screen displayed by the photographing device regarding the threatening action; FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a screen displayed by an information terminal based on an application; FIG. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a screen displayed by an information terminal based on an application; FIG. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a screen displayed by an information terminal based on an application; FIG. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a screen displayed by an information terminal based on an application; FIG. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing the configuration of a system according to Modification 1; FIG. 10 is a diagram showing the configuration of a system of modification 2; FIG. 11 is a diagram showing the configuration of a system of Modified Example 3; It is a figure which shows the external appearance structure of vehicle-mounted equipment. It is a figure which shows the external appearance structure of a fixing|fixed part. 2 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of onboard equipment; FIG. It is a figure which shows the other aspect of vehicle equipment. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing another example of the external configuration of the photographing device; It is a figure which shows an example of the screen displayed on the display part of imaging equipment.

An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. These drawings are used to explain technical features that can be employed by the present invention. The configuration and the like of the article described are merely illustrative examples, not limited to them.

[0. Background of the idea of the present application]
First, the background of the conception of the present application will be described. Some drive recorders have a parking monitoring function that records video constantly when the vehicle is parked or when an event occurs. However, with the parking monitoring function, it may be difficult to prevent the fraudulent act itself. On the other hand, there are also obstacles to adding security equipment to prevent such fraudulent activities. Moreover, the same problem may arise not only when the vehicle is parked, but also when the user is not using the vehicle and the user is not in or outside the vehicle. In this embodiment, a user is a person who can legally use a vehicle. If the vehicle is used by a company, it may be a person who is permitted to use the vehicle. Based on the problems described above, the inventor has come up with an idea of a mechanism for suppressing fraudulent acts by a fraudulent person with a simple configuration.

[1. Overall system configuration]
FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating the configuration of a system 1 of this embodiment. FIG. 1 shows a schematic diagram of a vehicle 400 viewed from the side. The system 1 includes an imaging device 100 as a first imaging device and an imaging device 200 as a second imaging device mounted on a vehicle 400 . The photographing device 100 and the photographing device 200 are devices (also called aftermarket products) that are retrofitted to the vehicle 400 by, for example, being purchased separately from the vehicle 400 by the user. However, at least one of the photographing device 100 and the photographing device 200 may be pre-installed in the vehicle 400 (in other words, standard equipment). The vehicle 400 is, for example, a four-wheeled automobile, but is not limited to a four-wheeled automobile, and may be any vehicle on which the photographing device 100 and the photographing device 200 can be installed. The vehicle may be, for example, a large transportation vehicle with four or more wheels such as an automobile, a bus, or a truck, a two-wheeled vehicle such as a motorcycle or a bicycle, or other vehicles. The vehicle may be, for example, a transportation vehicle such as a train, a monorail, or a linear motor car.

The imaging device 100 is a front camera arranged on the front side of the vehicle 400 . The imaging device 100 is an example of an electronic device or a first electronic device. The photographing device 100 is attached, for example, at a predetermined position on the front side of the cabin of the vehicle 400, and photographs the front of the vehicle 400 through the windshield as the photographing direction. The imaging device 100 is a drive recorder. Specifically, the photographing device 100 has a function of photographing, a function of recording image data representing the photographed image, and a function of recording the image data obtained from the photographing device 200 .

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing the vicinity of the front of a vehicle 400 in which the photographing device 100 is installed. In the example shown in FIG. 2, the photographing device 100 is provided above the windshield 401 of the vehicle 400 and near the center in the left-right direction. The photographing device 100 is arranged on the passenger seat side adjacent to the room mirror 402, but may be arranged on the driver seat side. The photographing device 100 is attached and fixed to the windshield 401 with a mounting member such as double-sided tape. A photographing device 100 is connected to a vehicle 400 via a cable 150 . The power supply of the vehicle 400 connected via the cable 150 may be, for example, at least one of a constant power supply and an accessory power supply, but in this embodiment, it is connected to the constant power supply. It is more preferable that the photographing device 100 is connected to an adapter having a power storage function so that power can be supplied even when the power source or engine of the vehicle 400 is turned off. The photographing device 100 has a display unit 13 for displaying information toward the inside of the vehicle. The display unit 13 is a component device that displays information to the user in the vehicle interior of the vehicle 400, and the display can be viewed from the outside of the vehicle 400 through the rear glass or the sight glass. there is Note that the term "vehicle interior" may be read as "vehicle interior" as appropriate.

Returning to FIG. 1, description will be made. The imaging device 200 is a rear camera arranged on the rear side of the vehicle 400 . The photographing device 200 is attached, for example, at a predetermined position on the rear side of the passenger compartment of the vehicle 400, and photographs the rear side of the vehicle 400 through the rear glass as the photographing direction. The photographing device 200 has a function of photographing and a function of outputting image data representing the photographed image to the photographing device 100 .

The imaging device 100 and the imaging device 200 are connected via a cable 300 . A cable 300 is a wired communication path that connects the imaging device 100 and the imaging device 200 . The cable 300 has, for example, a power line that supplies power for operation from the imaging device 100 to the imaging device 200, and a signal line for transmitting various signals between the imaging device 100 and the imaging device 200. . The imaging device 200 operates by receiving power supplied from the imaging device 100 via the cable 300 . Note that the photographing device 100 and the photographing device 200 may be connected not by a wired communication channel but by a wireless communication channel of Wi-Fi (registered trademark), Bluetooth (registered trademark), or other standards. Also, the imaging device 100 may be used without being connected to the imaging device 200 through communication.

In addition, the photographing device 100 has a first communication function for wirelessly communicating with an external device (for example, the information terminal 600) as a function for wirelessly communicating with an external device (for example, the information terminal 600). and a second communication function for performing In this embodiment, the wireless communication of the second communication method is a communication method with a lower communication speed or a longer communication distance than the wireless communication of the first communication method. The wireless communication of the second communication method can be said to be a communication method in which the amount of data transmission is smaller than that of the wireless communication of the first communication method. In this embodiment, unless otherwise specified, the first communication method is Wi-Fi (registered trademark). The second communication method is Bluetooth (registered trademark). However, the specific communication standards of the first communication method and the second communication method are examples. For example, the first communication method may be a wireless LAN (Local Area Network) communication method of a standard other than Wi-Fi (registered trademark). For example, the second communication method may be short-range wireless communication of a standard other than Bluetooth (registered trademark).

The information terminal 600 is a device having a communication function and an information processing function to communicate with other devices (for example, the imaging device 100). The information terminal 600 is a smart phone in this embodiment, but may be a portable communication terminal such as a tablet terminal, a feature phone, or a wearable terminal. The information terminal 600 may be a stationary communication terminal such as a desktop personal computer. The information terminal 600 may be a remote controller for remotely operating the imaging device 100 and other on-vehicle devices. The system 1 has, as communication paths between the imaging device 100 and the information terminal 600, a first communication path P1 based on the first communication method and a second communication path P2 based on the second communication method.

To explain an example of a usage scene, when the information terminal 600 is used by a user at home, the information terminal 600 is connected to the photographing device 100 in the vehicle 400 parked near the home by the first communication method and the second communication method. Wireless communication is performed using at least one of them. In addition to the home, a place where the vehicle 400 is parked, such as a place of work, and other places are assumed.

[2. Appearance configuration of photographing equipment 100]
FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of the external configuration of the photographing device 100. As shown in FIG. FIG. 3A is a diagram of the photographing device 100 viewed obliquely from the upper right on the front side. FIG. 3B is a diagram of the photographing device 100 viewed obliquely from the upper right on the rear side. The imaging device 100 has a housing 101 . The housing 101 has a rectangular parallelepiped shape that is longer in the horizontal direction than in the vertical direction and has a relatively small thickness. The housing 101 has a top surface 1011 facing upward when attached to the vehicle 400, a first side surface 1012, a second side surface 1013, and a third side surface 1014 located opposite the second side surface 1013. and a fourth side 1015 opposite the first side 1012 .

A joint rail 102 and a camera jack 191 are provided on the upper surface 1011 . The joint rail 102 is detachable with a bracket 900 for attaching the photographing device 100 to a predetermined attachment position of the vehicle 400 . The mounting position may be, for example, the windshield 401 of the vehicle 400 (for example, near the upper end of the windshield), the rearview mirror of the vehicle 400, the ceiling of the vehicle interior, or the like. The first side 1012 faces the front side of the vehicle 400 when the imaging device 100 is attached to the vehicle 400 . At this time, the second side surface 1013 faces rightward when viewed from the rear side of the vehicle 400 . The third side surface 1014 faces left when viewed from the rear side of the vehicle 400 . The fourth side 1015 faces the rear side of the vehicle 400 .

Camera jack 191 is a terminal to which one end of cable 300 is connected. The camera jack 191 may be compatible with, for example, the USB Type C standard, and may be a terminal for the photographing device 100 to communicate with the photographing device 200 according to the Ethernet standard.

The first side surface 1012 is provided with an imaging lens 151 , a sound emission hole 103 and a microphone hole 104 . The imaging lens 151 is a light condensing lens included in an imaging unit (imaging unit 15 described later) included in the imaging device 100 . The sound output hole 103 is provided above the imaging lens 151, and is a hole through which sound output by an audio output unit (an audio output unit 14 described later) of the imaging device 100 is transmitted from the inside of the housing 101 to the outside. . The microphone hole 104 is provided below the imaging lens 151 and is a hole that transmits external sound from the outside of the housing 101 to the inside. The sound transmitted through the inside of the housing 101 is input to a microphone (a microphone 121 to be described later) of the imaging device 100 .

An event recording button 122 is provided on the second side surface 1013 . The event recording button 122 is an operation means for instructing the start of recording (recording) of the image captured by the imaging unit 15 or the end of the recording. When the event recording button 122 is operated by the user while event recording is not being performed, the imaging device 100 starts event recording. Event recording will be described later in detail. The event record button 122 is provided on the second side surface 1013 facing the driver's seat so that the driver of the right-hand drive vehicle 400 can easily operate it.

A terminal 192 and a storage medium insertion port 181 are provided on the third side surface 1014 . A terminal 192 is a terminal for receiving power supply from an external device. Terminal 192 is, for example, a DC jack. The terminal 192 is connected to a connector on one end of a power supply cord (for example, a cigar plug cord). A connector on the other end side of the power cord is connected to a power supply terminal (for example, a cigar socket) provided on the vehicle 400 side, for example.

Terminal 192 may be connected to an OBDII adapter connectable to an OBDII (“II” is the Roman numeral for “2”) connector of vehicle 400 . The OBDII connector, also called a failure diagnosis connector, is a terminal that is connected to an ECU (Engine Control Unit) of a vehicle and outputs various vehicle information every predetermined period (for example, every 0.5 seconds). By connecting the terminal 192 to the OBDII connector using the OBDII adapter, the imaging device 100 can receive power for operation and acquire vehicle information.

Vehicle information is information about the state of vehicle 400 . The vehicle information includes, for example, the speed of the vehicle 400 (vehicle speed), engine speed, engine load factor, throttle degree, ignition timing, remaining fuel ratio, intake manifold pressure, intake air amount (MAF), injection opening time, engine Cooling water temperature (cooling water temperature), temperature of air taken into the engine (intake air temperature), air temperature outside the vehicle (outside air temperature), amount of remaining fuel in the fuel tank (remaining fuel amount), fuel flow rate, instantaneous fuel consumption, At least one or more of accelerator opening, blinker information (operation of left and right blinkers (ON/OFF)), brake opening, steering angle of steering wheel, gear position, door opening/closing state, etc. may be used.

A storage medium insertion port 181 is an insertion port for inserting a storage medium 500 as an external storage means into the imaging device 100 . A storage medium 500 is a storage medium in which images captured by the imaging device 100 or the imaging device 200 are recorded, and is an SD card, for example. The SD card includes any form such as SD memory card, miniSD card, and microSD card. The storage medium 500 may further store a program for a viewer (for example, a dedicated viewer) for reproducing the stored images on an information display terminal such as a personal computer.

A fourth side surface 1015 is provided with an operation unit 123 , a display surface 131 , and a light emitting unit 21 . The operation unit 123 has a first button 1231 , a second button 1232 , a third button 1233 and a fourth button 1234 . A first button 1231 , a second button 1232 , a third button 1233 , and a fourth button 1234 are arranged vertically along the right side of the display surface 131 . Functions assigned to these buttons include, for example, the following functions.

The first button 1231 functions as a button for switching images when pressed for a long time, and functions as a button for instructing formatting of the storage medium 500 when pressed for a short time. The image displayed on the display surface 131 is, for example, one or both of an image currently captured by the imaging device 100 and an image currently captured by the imaging device 200 . Formatting the storage medium 500 is to initialize the storage medium 500, for example, to erase data such as images stored in the storage medium 500, and to make the storage medium 500 ready for use by the imaging device 100. (for example, to enable recording and reading of images), writing setting information indicating details of operation settings to the storage medium 500, and setting the storage medium 500 to a specific file state; is grasped as at least one of

A second button 1232 is a button for displaying a selection screen for selecting an image to be reproduced by the imaging device 100 . A third button 1233 is a button for displaying a menu regarding settings of the imaging device 100 and the imaging device 200 . A fourth button 1234 is a button for instructing start and stop of image recording. For example, when the fourth button 1234 is pressed for a short time during recording by the constant recording function, which will be described later, the recording is temporarily stopped. When the fourth button 1234 is pressed for a short time during the pause, image recording by the constant recording function resumes. When the fourth button 1234 is long pressed, the frame rate for recording images can be changed.

The display surface 131 is an area where an image displayed by a display unit (display unit 13 described later) of the imaging device 100 is displayed. The display surface 131 is, for example, a rectangular or square area. A touch sensor 124 for detecting a user's touch operation is provided over the display surface 131 . The display unit 13 may be arranged so as to face the interior of the vehicle 400 when the imaging device 100 is attached to the vehicle 400 using the bracket 900 .

The light emitting unit 21 is provided above the first button 1231 and emits light in a predetermined color.

Note that the imaging device 200 may also have a function as a drive recorder, and may have the same configuration as the imaging device 100, for example. Also, as an image capturing apparatus connected to the image capturing apparatus 100 through communication, one or a plurality of image capturing apparatuses that capture images in other directions may be used in place of or in addition to the image capturing apparatus 200 . Other directions include directions such as the oblique right rear, left oblique rear, and vehicle width direction (side) of the vehicle 400 .

[3. Bracket configuration]
4A and 4B are diagrams showing the configuration of the bracket 900. FIG. FIG. 4A is a diagram of the bracket 900 viewed obliquely from the upper right side on the front side. FIG. 4B is a side view of the bracket 900. FIG. FIG. 4(C) is a diagram of the bracket 900 viewed obliquely from the lower right on the front side. The bracket 900 is an example of an attachment member that attaches the imaging device 100 to the vehicle 400 .

Bracket 900 is a mounting member that uses a ball joint mechanism. In bracket 900 , flat base portion 910 has mounting surface 911 to be attached to the windshield of vehicle 400 . The base portion 910 is inclined at a predetermined angle with respect to the support of the ball stud 920 . An adhesive member such as a double-sided tape is attached to the mounting surface 911, and it is attached to the windshield 401 or the like of the vehicle 400 via the adhesive member.

The ball stud 920 is a portion of the base portion 910 that rises from the surface of the base portion 910 opposite to the mounting surface 911 . The ball portion 921 of the ball stud 920 is attached to the socket portion 930 . A nut 940 is detachably attached around the socket portion 930 . A thread groove is formed on the outer periphery of the socket portion 930 . A nut 940 that fits into the thread groove is attached to the outer periphery of the socket portion 930 . With the ball portion 921 of the ball stud 920 mounted in the socket portion 930, before the nut 940 is tightened, the socket portion 930 rotates in a desired direction along the peripheral surface of the ball portion 921, and the base portion The pose and position of 950 can be displaced. When the nut 940 is tightened, the posture and position of the base portion 950 are fixed.

The base part 950 is formed in a pair with the socket part 930 and is a part for mounting on the photographing device 100 . The base portion 950 has a pair of guide rails 951 on its bottom surface. The pair of guide rails 951 are configured to be slidable along the joint rails 102 of the photographing device 100 . A claw-shaped tip portion 952 is provided at the tip portion of the base portion 950 . The bracket 900 is attached to the imaging device 100 by hooking the tip portion 952 near the end of the joint rail 102 on the front side of the imaging device 100 .

[4. Electrical Configuration of Imaging Equipment 100]
FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the imaging device 100. As shown in FIG. The control unit 11 controls each unit of the imaging device 100 . The control unit 11 is, for example, a computer including a processor 111 and a memory 112 . The processor 111 includes, for example, a CPU (Central Processing Unit), an MPU (Micro Processing Unit), a GPU (Graphics Processing Unit), an ASIC (Application-Specific Integrated Circuit), and an FPGA (Field Programmable le Gate Array) and the like. The memory 112 is a main storage device including, for example, RAM (Random Access Memory) and ROM (Read Only Memory). The processor 111 temporarily stores the program read from the ROM of the memory 112 in the RAM. The RAM of memory 112 provides a working area for processor 111 . The processor 111 performs arithmetic processing while temporarily storing data generated during execution of the program in the RAM, and the control unit 11 performs various controls. The timer 113 is, for example, a real-time clock. The clock unit 113 may be mounted on the motherboard of the processor 111 or may be externally attached to the processor 111 .

The input unit 12 receives input of information from the user. The input unit 12 has, for example, the microphone 121, the event recording button 122, the operation unit 123, and the touch sensor 124 described above. The microphone 121 converts sound incident through the microphone hole 104 or the like into an electric signal. The microphone 121 is, for example, a condenser microphone. The touch sensor 124 detects the position touched by the user on the display surface 131 . The touch sensor 124 is, for example, a capacitive type.

The display unit 13 displays an image on the display surface 131 . The display unit 13 is, for example, a liquid crystal display (LCD). The display unit 13 is an example of a component device that displays information to the user in the vehicle compartment.

The audio output unit 14 outputs audio. This sound includes, for example, notification sound, BGM, voice message, and the like. The audio output unit 14 has, for example, an audio processing circuit and a speaker. The audio output unit 14 is an example of a component device that displays information to the user inside the vehicle.

The imaging unit 15 takes an image and generates image data obtained by the imaging. The imaging device is, for example, a CMOS (Complementary MOS) or a CCD (Charge Coupled Device). The photographing unit 15 generates a color (multicolor) image including, for example, red (R), green (G), and blue (B) color components.

The communication unit 16 communicates with an external device. The communication section 16 has a first communication section 161 and a second communication section 162 . The first communication unit 161 includes, for example, a wireless communication circuit and an antenna, and performs wireless communication using the first communication method. The second communication unit 162 includes, for example, a wireless communication circuit and an antenna, and performs communication according to the second communication method. The communication unit 16 may have, for example, a communication circuit for performing communication conforming to standards of mobile communication systems such as LTE (Long Term Evolution), 4G, and 5G.

The sensor unit 17 has various sensors. The sensor unit 17 has, for example, at least one of an acceleration sensor, a gyro sensor, an atmospheric pressure sensor, and an illuminance sensor. The acceleration sensor is, for example, a three-axis acceleration sensor that detects longitudinal, lateral, and vertical acceleration of the vehicle. A gyro sensor is a sensor that detects the tilt of the imaging device 100 . Accelerometers and gyro sensors may be used, for example, to estimate the position of vehicle 400 by autonomous navigation when signals from GNSS satellites cannot be received. An atmospheric pressure sensor measures atmospheric pressure. An atmospheric pressure sensor is used, for example, to detect a difference in height and determine whether it is a highway or a general road. The illuminance sensor is a sensor that detects the illuminance indicating the brightness of the interior of the vehicle around the photographing device 100 . The illuminance sensor is used, for example, to adjust the brightness of the display on the display unit 13 .

Furthermore, the sensor unit 17 preferably has a function of detecting an object. The object may be a person inside or outside the vehicle 400 or other moving object. For example, the sensor unit 17 may have a human sensor that detects the presence of a person. Human sensors include, for example, focus sensors and ultrasonic sensors. For example, a microwave sensor may be used as the human sensor. The sensor unit 17 preferably has a motion detect sensor as a sensor that analyzes the image captured by the imaging unit 15 and detects an object. A function of detecting a moving object from a change in an image captured by the imaging device 100 or the imaging device 200 is hereinafter sometimes referred to as a "motion detection function". As the name suggests, the motion detect function is a function that detects a moving object, and instead of detecting a moving object from changes in the captured image, or in addition to this, a motion sensor is used to detect the moving object. may have a function to

The reader/writer 18 functions as a medium holder that holds the storage medium 500 inserted into the imaging device 100 through the storage medium insertion port 181 . The reader/writer 18 writes data to the storage medium 500 and reads data from the storage medium 500 . The reader/writer 18 may hold only one storage medium 500, but may be configured to hold two or more storage media 500 at the same time.

The terminal section 19 has a terminal for electrical connection with an external device. The terminal section 19 has the camera jack 191 and the terminal 192 described above. As a device connected to the terminal portion 19, an external battery may be used so that the photographing device 100 and the photographing device 200 can operate without power supply from the vehicle 400 side. A device connected to the terminal unit 19 may be, for example, a device having a function of assisting the user in driving safely. As such a device, for example, a device having a function of photographing the driver (for example, the face) and detecting and notifying the state of the driver exemplified by inattentiveness and drowsy driving, or an obstacle around the vehicle 400 (for example, devices used for vehicle detection for Forward Vehicle Collision Warning Systems (FCWS)). The device connected to the terminal portion 19 may also be an in-vehicle device such as a radar detector, a laser detector, a car navigation device, or a display device.

The position information acquisition unit 20 acquires position information indicating the position (more specifically, the current position) of the imaging device 100 . The position of the photographing equipment 100 should be equated with the position of the vehicle 400 in which the photographing equipment 100 is arranged, the position of the photographing equipment 200 arranged in the vehicle 400, and the position of the driver and other persons riding in the vehicle 400. can be done. The position information acquisition unit 20 acquires the position information (latitude information and longitude information) of the imaging device 100 based on a signal from a GPS (Global Positioning System), which is one of GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite Systems), for example. ). The position information acquisition unit 20 may also use Michibiki as a QZSS (Quasi-Zenith Satellite System).

The light emitting unit 21 emits light in a predetermined color. The light emitting unit 21 has, for example, a light emitting diode. The light emitting unit 21 is an example of a component device that displays information to the user in the vehicle.

The power control unit 22 controls power supply to each unit of the imaging device 100 and to the imaging device 200 . The power control unit 22 has, for example, a power switch and a power control circuit. The power control unit 22 supplies power supplied from the vehicle 400 side via the terminal unit 19 to each unit of the imaging device 100 and the imaging device 200 . The power supply control unit 22 may further include a secondary battery, a button battery, or an electric double layer capacitor (also called a supercapacitor) as power storage means.

The imaging device 100 may further have an auxiliary storage device exemplified by a flash memory (eg, eMMC, SSD) as internal storage means. Various storage media such as optical storage media, magnetic storage media, and semiconductor storage media can be used as auxiliary storage devices.

[5. Image recording function of photographing device 100]
The imaging device 100 has one or more of the following functions as an image recording function. The image recording function is a function of recording an image captured by the imaging device 100 as image data in a predetermined file format. The image data is preferably moving image format image data, for example, MPEG (Moving Picture Experts Group) format (eg, MPEG2, MPEG4), AVI, MOV, WMV, and the like.

<5-1. Constant recording function>
The constant recording function (also referred to as constant recording function) is a function of continuously (that is, constantly) recording images captured by one or both of the imaging equipment 100 and the imaging equipment 200 while the imaging equipment 100 is in operation. be. When the constant recording function is being executed, the control unit 11 stores an image (image data or video data) captured from the start of the engine of the vehicle 400 until it is stopped, or Store images taken from when (eg, accessory power supply) is turned on until when it is turned off.

<5-2. Event recording function>
The event recording function is a function of recording an image captured by one or both of the imaging device 100 and the imaging device 200 in response to the occurrence of a specific event. An event is an event in which an image captured by the imaging device 100 or the imaging device 200 should be recorded. collision, etc. The control unit 11 determines that an event has occurred, for example, based on the measurement value obtained by the acceleration sensor of the sensor unit 17 . Specifically, the control unit 11 determines that an event has occurred when the measured value of the acceleration sensor is equal to or greater than a predetermined threshold value or indicates a predetermined temporal change. The condition for determining the occurrence of an event is not limited to this. Based on the vehicle information, the control unit 11 may determine that an event has occurred when the state of the vehicle 400, such as the vehicle speed and the steering state, satisfies a predetermined condition. The control unit 11 analyzes the image captured by the image capturing unit 15 or the image capturing device 200, and detects that the vehicle 400 or another vehicle is driving dangerously (for example, driving in a rush, approaching, or approaching abnormally), an event occurs. can be determined. The control unit 11 also determines that an event has occurred when the event recording button 122 is operated.

When the control unit 11 determines that an event has occurred, the control unit 11 records images captured during a predetermined period before and after the occurrence of the event (hereinafter referred to as “event recording period”) in the storage medium 500 . For example, the control unit 11 temporarily records an image captured by the image capturing unit 15 and the image capturing device 200 in the memory 112 (eg, RAM), and reads the image from the memory 112 when determining that an event has occurred. Images during the event recording period may be recorded in the storage medium 500 . The control unit 11, for example, creates one file of images for a total of 40 seconds, 20 seconds before the occurrence of the event and 20 seconds after the occurrence of the event. The length of the event recording period is an example, and may differ depending on the type of event, or may be changeable by the user. The control unit 11 may record an image made up of a plurality of files on the storage medium 500 for each occurrence of one event. The control unit 11 further associates the values (eg, acceleration in each direction of three axes) measured by the sensor unit 17 during the event recording period and the position information acquired by the position information acquisition unit 20 with the image, It may be recorded on the storage medium 500 .

<5-3. Parking monitoring function>
The parking monitoring function is a function of monitoring the inside of the parked vehicle 400 or the outside around the vehicle 400 . The parking monitoring function preferably has a function of recording images captured by one or both of the imaging device 100 and the imaging device 200 while the vehicle 400 is parked. The parking monitoring function operates while vehicle 400 is parked. When the vehicle 400 is in an engine-off state, the control unit 11 receives power supplied from an external battery (for example, an adapter described later) and records an image in the storage medium 500 . Regarding whether or not the vehicle 400 is parked, the control unit 11 detects, for example, that the accessory power source has been turned off, that the engine has been turned off, that power supply from the external battery has started, and that the vehicle speed is 0 km. /h or a predetermined speed or less, and the position information obtained by the position information obtaining unit 20 is predetermined position information (for example, position information of home, work, or parking lot). decision based on

The parking monitoring function may have a time-lapse mode and a motion detection mode. Specifically, when the time-lapse mode is selected by the user, the control unit 11 records images by thinning the frame rate more than other image recording functions such as the constant recording function and the event recording function. For example, while the frame rate of other image recording functions is 20 to 30 frames/second, the frame rate of the time-lapse mode is 1 frame/second. The moving body detection mode is a mode for recording an image in response to detection of a moving body. Specifically, when the moving body detection mode is selected by the user and the moving body is detected from the change in the image captured by the imaging device 100 and the imaging device 200, the control unit 11 detects a predetermined period before and after the detection. , is recorded in the storage medium 500 . The frame rate may be the same frame rate as the constant recording function, the event recording function, and the like. Detection of this moving object may be detected by the motion detection function described above.

If an event is recorded by the event recording function during operation of the parking monitoring function (for example, in either the time-lapse mode or the moving body detection mode), the control unit 11 notifies the history when the photographing device 100 is activated next time. do it. In the history notification, the control unit 11 notifies that recording by the constant recording function will start, such as "Recording will start", and then, "Event recording will occur during time-lapse mode/moving body detection mode." The user may be notified that the event was recorded during the operation of the parking monitoring function. In this way, the user can quickly and reliably know that an event has occurred while parking, for example, that there may have been some fraudulent activity. The notification may be, for example, display of a message or the like on the display unit 13 (that is, history display), but may also be output of voice, or may be a combination of display and voice.

In addition, when the control unit 11 is set to the "overwrite prohibition mode" that prohibits overwriting of data such as an image recorded in the storage medium 500, during operation of the parking monitoring function, When the number of folders in which images are recorded reaches the upper limit (for example, when the capacity and/or the number of files reaches the upper limit), the parking monitoring function is temporarily disabled after notifying the fact by, for example, a message and voice. to pause. In this case, when the user performs a predetermined input (for example, when a button is pressed), the control unit 11 will say, "Event recording occurred during time-lapse mode/moving object detection mode." The user may be notified that the event was recorded while the parking monitoring function was in operation. It is preferable that this notification is displayed for several seconds to the effect that the event was recorded during operation of the parking monitoring function. Further, when the power of the photographing device 100 is turned off with the number of folders reaching the upper limit, after the power is turned on, the control unit 11 starts recording by the constant recording function, such as "Recording will start". After that, the user may be notified that the event was recorded during operation of the parking monitoring function, such as "event recording occurred during time-lapse mode/moving object detection mode". It is preferable that this notification is displayed for several seconds to the effect that the event was recorded during operation of the parking monitoring function. It should be noted that the overwrite prohibition mode should be a mode in which all recorded files are not overwritten. In addition to the overwrite prohibition mode, the photographing device 100 has modes such as a "constant record overwrite mode" that permits only images recorded by the constant record function (for example, a constant record file) to be overwritten, and It would be nice to have an "overwrite all mode" that allows overwriting of recorded files. The mode may be set via the menu for settings described above.

As the imaging devices 100 and 200, an imaging device using a wide-angle lens (to be described later with reference to FIG. 19), an imaging device that captures celestial images such as omnispheres and half celestial spheres, and the like may be used. Also, as the imaging device 100, an imaging device that does not have the display unit 13 may be used. Further, the housing of the photographing device 100 may not have a rectangular parallelepiped shape, and may be, for example, a cylindrical or prismatic photographing device.

[6. Electrical Configuration of Information Terminal 600]
FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the information terminal 600. As shown in FIG. The control unit 61 includes a computer having a CPU, ROM and RAM. The CPU controls each part of the information terminal 600 by reading programs stored in the ROM and the storage part 65 into the RAM and executing them. The voice input/output unit 62 has a microphone and a speaker, and implements functions related to voice input/output in the information terminal 600 .

The communication unit 63 communicates with an external device. The communication section 63 has a first communication section 631 and a second communication section 632 . The first communication unit 631 includes, for example, a wireless communication circuit and an antenna, and performs wireless communication using the first communication method. The second communication unit 632 includes, for example, a wireless communication circuit and an antenna, and performs communication according to the second communication method. The communication unit 63 may have, for example, a communication circuit for performing communication conforming to standards of mobile communication systems such as LTE, 4G, and 5G. The UI unit 64 includes, for example, a touch panel unit, receives operations from the user, and notifies information by displaying images. The storage unit 65 includes, for example, an EEPROM (Electrically Erasable Programmable ROM), and stores an OS and an application program (hereinafter abbreviated as “application”) 651 that runs on the OS as programs executed by the control unit 61 . The application 651 is an application program for communicating with the information terminal 600 and realizing various functions. Some or all of the functions of the application 651 may be implemented by other programs. Functions of the application 651 will be described later.

[7. Threatening operation function of photographing device 100]
The threatening action function has a function of performing a threatening action as an action directed toward a person inside or outside the vehicle 400 . The threatening action is a threatening action performed mainly on a fraudulent person who intends or is performing fraudulent acts such as theft and vehicle burglary inside or outside the vehicle 400 . The threatening action directed toward the vehicle interior of the vehicle 400 is mainly a threatening action performed on a fraudulent person who enters the vehicle interior while attempting to commit fraud or performing fraudulent activity. The threatening motion is an example of a motion directed at a fraudulent actor inside or outside the vehicle 400, and may be a motion performed for the purpose of intimidating the fraudulent actor. A threatening action is an action that can be expected to have the effect of making a fraudulent person who recognizes the threatening action hesitate to commit fraud. .

<7-1. Contents of threatening action>
The threatening action may be output in a manner recognizable by a person inside or outside the vehicle 400, and in particular, may be performed by one or more of display by the display unit and output of sound by the audio output unit. . In this section, the intimidating operation using the display is performed by the control unit 11 turning on the display unit 13 (for example, the main body liquid crystal screen) and causing the display unit 13 to display a predetermined screen or image. In this section, the intimidating action using sound output is performed by causing the control unit 11 to cause the sound output unit 14 to output a predetermined sound.

Since the display unit 13 of the photographing device 100 is arranged so as to face the inside of the vehicle 400, the threatening operation using the display unit 13 enables the threatening operation to be performed from outside the vehicle, particularly from the rear or side of the vehicle 400. can be made easier to recognize. In addition, since the threatening operation is performed using the display unit 13 and the audio output unit 14 that are provided in advance in the photographing device 100, the vehicle 400 may be equipped with a dedicated threatening device (for example, "PATLITE (registered trademark)") separately. Costs can be reduced by comparison. In addition, since the photographing device 100 performs the threatening operation, even if there is a restriction or an obstacle to the installation of a device that emits light to the outside of the vehicle around the windshield of the vehicle 400, it is less likely to be affected.

Any one or more of the following may be employed as the content of the intimidating action.

(A) Lighting operation The control unit 11 may perform the threatening operation by lighting the display unit 13, which is an example of display using the display unit 13. FIG. For the lighting operation, for example, it is preferable to light up part or all of the entire screen (which may be referred to as a display area) of the display unit 13 as a white screen. It is good in that it makes it easier to recognize the lighting. When the white screen is lit in this way, if the surroundings of the vehicle 400 are in a dark environment, such as in the middle of the night, the vehicle interior is slightly brightened by the white screen. By doing so, a person who sees that the inside of the vehicle has become bright, for example, a fraudulent person can easily recognize that something is moving. It can be expected that the offender will hesitate to engage in fraudulent acts such as theft and car break-ins.

The lighting color of the display unit 13 may be a screen of a color other than white, such as a red screen lit in red or a blue screen lit in blue. A white screen that lights up in white may be used.

As the lighting operation of the display unit 13, the control unit 11 preferably performs a lighting operation that repeats the first lighting and the second lighting or extinguishing. For example, the control unit 11 may alternately turn on the white screen and the black screen of the display unit 13 . Display of a white screen is an example of the first lighting. The display of the black screen is an example of the second lighting in black, or an example of turning off the display unit 13 . In this way, for example, the control unit 11 causes the display unit 13 to display a white screen and a black screen alternately (for example, flashing), thereby appealing the operating state of the parking monitoring function to the fraudulent person. be able to. When such a lighting operation is performed, it becomes easier for the fraudulent person to recognize that the photographing device 100 is operating, and it is possible to increase the visibility of the person inside or outside the vehicle 400 . In this way, the threatening operation is an operation that makes the imaging device 100 similar to a product dedicated to car security by lighting operation (for example, an operation in which an LED "shines"). The lighting operation may be an operation of lighting a plurality of colors having a large difference in brightness or brightness, such as alternately lighting "red", "white", "red", and "white". Since red and yellow are safe colors on the caution side, for example, if red is included in the lighting colors, the operation of the parking monitoring function can be more intuitively recognized.

The control unit 11 may repeat the lighting operation (for example, the blinking operation) in the threatening operation in the same manner at a set time or period, or may change the operation. For example, the control unit 11 may insert a pattern that emits red or yellow light between black and white patterns as colors to be displayed. When the light emission pattern changes, the operation of the parking monitoring function changes to the fraudulent person, indicating or implying that his/her own fraudulent act or preparatory act, etc. has been detected, thereby making it easier for the fraudster to hesitate to execute the fraudulent act. can do.

The control unit 11 may change the color of the screen display, for example, randomly. By doing so, it is possible to impart a psychologically intimidating effect to the fraudulent person by making it more likely that the lighting will be unexpected, compared to the case where the display colors are regular.

The control unit 11 performs a lighting operation including lighting in another mode, instead of the lighting operation in which the first lighting and the second lighting are alternated, or the lighting operation in which the first lighting and the lights out are alternately performed. you can go For example, the control unit 11 selects the first lighting, the second lighting, . You may perform the lighting operation|movement which makes it light by pressing. This is because the variety of lighting modes makes it easier for the fraudulent person to recognize that the photographing device 100 is operating, and can be expected to increase the intimidating effect.

(B) Display of Execution of Predetermined Function The control unit 11 may perform the threatening operation by causing the display unit 13 to display that the predetermined function has been executed. The indication that the predetermined function has been executed may be one or both of the display of characters relating to the predetermined function and the display of an icon or other object. The display related to the predetermined function may be a display related to a function actually executed by the imaging device 100 , or may be a display related to a function that can be assumed to be executed by the imaging device 100 . In this embodiment, the control unit 11 executes a predetermined function and displays that the predetermined function has been executed. Functions that can be assumed to be executed by the imaging device 100 include functions that are not actually executed, which will be described in the section "(C) Dummy Operation".

The predetermined function may be a function that involves photographing the interior or exterior of the vehicle 400 . In this way, the fraudulent person can be made to recognize that the inside of the vehicle or its surroundings has been photographed, and hesitant to commit fraud. The function involving photography is preferably a function that includes at least photography, and in particular, a function that includes recording, transmission, or other methods of outputting a photographed image. The predetermined function is preferably a function that accompanies transmission of an image of the inside or outside of the vehicle 400 . By doing so, the fraudulent person can be made to recognize that the photographed image is to be transmitted or has been transmitted, thereby further enhancing the effect of suppressing the fraudulent act. This is because, for example, it is possible to make the user recognize that there is a photographed image in an external device other than the photographing device 100 or that it is useless to destroy the photographing device 100 .

The predetermined function may be a function other than the function involving photography of the interior or exterior of the vehicle 400 . The predetermined function may be a report function of notifying a predetermined report destination using the communication unit 16 . In this case, the control unit 11 may, for example, display characters such as "I will report" and "I have reported", or display an object.

When displaying characters related to a predetermined function, the control unit 11 indicates that a predetermined process based on the captured image is being executed, such as "recording video", "transmitting video", "notifying", etc. It is also possible to display something in text, but it is also possible to indicate that the predetermined processing based on the captured image has been completed, such as "video recorded", "video sent", "reported", etc. If this is the case, an effect of enhancing the psychological threatening effect against the fraudulent person can be expected. When displaying the object, it is preferable to display the content of the predetermined function in an intuitively comprehensible manner. In the case of a function related to photography, an image simulating a camera is displayed as an object, and in the case of displaying that video is being transmitted, an image simulating a radio wave is displayed as an object.

As an example of the intimidation operation combining (A) and (B), the control unit 11, as shown in FIG. It is preferable to cause the display unit 13 to display a message to the effect that there is, for example, a message "under security monitoring". By doing so, the effect of intimidating the fraudulent person can be enhanced. Considering that the parking monitoring function is positioned as a security-related function in the photographing device 100 as a drive recorder, the display "under security monitoring" can be said to be a display related to an actually executed function. For example, the display "under security monitoring" is displayed using a color with low brightness (eg, black) on a relatively bright screen, for example, a white screen, and is displayed using a color with low brightness (eg, black) on a relatively black screen, for example, a black screen. It may be displayed using a high color (eg, white). By doing so, it is possible to make the fraudulent person more reliably aware that the security function is being executed.

(C) Dummy Action The control unit 11 preferably performs the threatening action by a dummy action. The dummy action is performed by causing the display unit 13 to display that a predetermined function has been executed. Same as content. However, the dummy operation is an operation that pretends to a person inside or outside the vehicle 400 that the photographing device 100 has operated a predetermined function. That is, the control unit 11 causes the display unit 13 to display that the predetermined function has been executed, but does not execute the predetermined function. In the dummy operation, another function may be executed instead of not executing the predetermined function. The predetermined function may be a function that can be assumed to be executed by the imaging device 100 . Specifically, the function described in the section "(B) Display of execution of predetermined function" may be used. The dummy action may be an action that explicitly or implicitly notifies a person inside or outside the vehicle 400 to perceive the execution of the function.

When the dummy operation is performed, the control unit 11 may prevent the imaging device 100 from executing the function even though the imaging device 100 has the function to execute the function, or may not have the function. , the intimidating operation described in the section "(B) Display of execution of predetermined function" may be performed to the fraudulent person. In this way, even if it is a dummy action, it is possible to obtain a similar intimidating effect.

If the photographing device 100 does not have a configuration for executing a predetermined function, it is possible to obtain the same effect of suppressing fraud as in the case of the device having the function, even though the device does not have the function. For example, even with the imaging device 100 not equipped with a communication function (for example, a drive recorder not equipped with a communication function), by performing a dummy operation, the recorded It can be made to recognize that the image is transmitted. Even if the photographing device 100 is configured to be able to execute the function, the power consumption can be reduced and the use of hardware resources and software resources can be suppressed by the amount that does not execute this function.

As described in (A), such a dummy operation may be a dummy operation that simulates execution of a function involving photographing of the interior or exterior of the vehicle 400 as a predetermined function. This is because a fraudulent person can easily recognize that the photographing device 100 as a drive recorder has a photographing function, and therefore, even if it is a dummy operation, it is easy to make the person believe that the photographing device 100 is actually photographing. .

Such a dummy operation may be, for example, a dummy display in which "recording video", "transmitting", or the like is displayed on the display unit 13 while no video is actually being recorded. The invention that when only "transmitting" is displayed, it is possible to give psychological pressure that data such as recorded images are not there compared to the case where "video is being recorded" is displayed. It is also based on the knowledge of

The intimidating motion function by dummy motion is, for example, a function of executing an expressive motion that can be recognized by a fraudulent person inside or outside the vehicle 400 regardless of whether or not a non-expressive motion related to the expressive motion is executed. can also comprehend. The hidden motion may be a motion that is difficult for an unauthorized person inside or outside the vehicle 400 to perceive at least without using a device or the like for detecting the motion of the vehicle 400 . The hidden operation is, for example, recording processing of video or audio inside or outside the vehicle 400, transmission processing of video data or audio data, processing of notifying the information terminal 600, processing of reporting to a security company or the like, and the like. can be one or more.

When the photographing equipment 100 uses the display unit 13 to notify that a predetermined function has been executed, the user (the true user) who has come into contact with the notification can determine whether the function is actually being executed. , or is related to a threatening action and is not actually executed, the following configuration may be adopted. The photographing device 100 displays "Recording video!" when the action is actually being performed, and displays "Recording video" when the action is related to a threatening action and is not actually being performed. , the content of the notification (in this case, display) that the predetermined function has been executed may be varied. Alternatively, the control unit 11 may change the colors used for display on the display unit 13 (for example, character color and background color), the content of other visual elements displayed, and the presence or absence of display of the visual elements. .

The photographing device 100 has a plurality of patterns of content of notification to the effect that a predetermined function is being executed, a pattern to be used when a predetermined function is actually being executed, and a pattern to be used when a threatening action is not actually being executed. It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which the user can set the pattern to be used for In this way, the user can see if the function is actually being performed or if it is related to threatening behavior and is not actually being performed. In addition, there is an effect that the fraudulent person does not know which is which. This setting may be configured, for example, to be performed via a menu related to the setting of the photographing device 100 .

(D) Output of Sound When performing a threatening action by outputting sound, the control section 11 outputs a predetermined sound to the fraudulent offender through the sound output section 14 . The predetermined sound may be a voice message, for example, the voice of the text displayed as described in the section "(B) Display of execution of predetermined function". Such sounds include voice messages such as "Recording video", "Sending video", "Reporting", "Video recorded", "Video sent", "Reported", etc. be. The predetermined sound may include an electronic sound such as an alarm or other warning sound or alarm sound instead of or in addition to such a voice message. In this way, an effect of enhancing the psychological threatening effect against the fraudulent person can be expected. By using sound output as the threatening action, the threatening action can be easily recognized by the fraudster regardless of the installation position and installation direction of the photographing device 100, the line-of-sight direction of the fraudster, and the like.

Which of the above-described threatening actions the photographing device 100 performs may be determined in advance, may be set by the user, or may be selected according to a predetermined rule or randomly. In addition to any of the threatening actions described above, the photographing device 100 can further enhance the threatening effect by performing a threatening action by lighting the light emitting unit 21 (for example, by flashing an LED).

(E) Description of Other Actions and Effects of Intimidating Action When the display of the display unit 13 (for example, a liquid crystal screen) is turned off for the purpose of reducing power consumption, etc., even if the image capturing device 100 is turned on, the power outside the vehicle 400 may be turned off. When viewed from above, it may be difficult to know whether the photographing device 100 is monitoring parking. However, when the threatening action is performed, it is possible to deter fraudulent behavior and respond to the user's need to prevent fraudulent behavior such as car break-ins in the first place, compared to the case where the photographing device 100 only has a parking monitoring function. can. In addition, compared to the case where a display unit provided in other equipment such as security equipment or a light emitting body (for example, LED) is illuminated to perform a threatening operation, the photographing equipment 100 as a drive recorder which is an existing equipment etc., it is possible to appeal to people inside or outside the vehicle 400 that the photographing device 100 is operating (for example, photographing operation) with no additional cost.

When the threatening action is performed, even if a bad person who tries to commit fraud comes to the vehicle 400 and attempts to destroy or steal the device performing the threatening action, the display unit 13 will display, for example, "Send video", " When the message "Alarming" is displayed or a sound such as "Garbigagaga - pee" is output, the person who is trying to commit fraud is told, "Oops, there is no data recorded by parking monitoring here anymore. "Isn't it?", "Isn't data being sent?" Then, the fraudulent person can be made to think that "it is meaningless to destroy" the device such as the photographing device 100.例文帳に追加In addition, a display explicitly or implicitly indicating that "a security company is being notified" or "a security company security guard is coming" can provide a security effect of deterring fraudulent acts.

<7-2. Intimidating action activation conditions>
(A) The control unit 11 may operate (activate) the threatening operation when the parking monitoring function is operating while the vehicle 400 is parked. In this way, the parking monitoring function and the threatening action can be cooperated to suppress the occurrence of damage to the parked vehicle. For example, the photographing device 100 performs a threatening action to prevent a fraudulent person from committing a fraudulent act. Even in such a case, it can be used for subsequent countermeasures. The threatening operation is parking of the vehicle 400, but if it is performed when the parking monitoring function is not operating, even if the parking monitoring function is not operating, it is possible to suppress fraudulent actions against the parked vehicle 400. can. As long as the threatening operation function is operated together with the parking monitoring function, it may be a part of the parking monitoring function, or may be an external function of the parking monitoring function.

(B) The control unit 11 may always execute the threatening operation while the parking monitoring function is operating. Especially good. If the predetermined condition for suspicion of the occurrence of an abnormality is an abnormality in the vehicle 400 or a condition related to an abnormality in the vehicle 400, a threatening action can be performed before a fraudulent act is actually performed and harm is done. For example, the control unit 11 may perform a threatening action when a moving object is detected based on the motion detection function. For example, the control unit 11 activates the motion detection function during parking monitoring, and when a moving object is detected, for example, turns on the power of the display unit 13 to perform a threatening operation. The control unit 11 may perform the threatening operation when the parking monitoring function operates in the moving body detection mode, but performs the threatening operation when operating in the time lapse mode to obtain the effect of the threatening operation function regardless of the mode. It is desirable to

It is preferable that the control unit 11 performs a threatening action when a predetermined condition regarding the movement of a person as a moving object is satisfied. The predetermined condition regarding human movement is, for example, the occurrence of a situation in which a person commits a fraudulent act. For example, when the control unit 11 acquires the detection result of the door sensor of the vehicle 400 via the terminal unit 19 and detects that the door is open during operation of the parking monitoring function, it is preferable to perform a warning operation. Instead of or in addition to this, the imaging device 100 may use the sensor section 17 to detect the movement of a person. For example, the control unit 11 may perform the threatening operation in one or more of the cases where the presence of a person is detected by the human sensor and the approach of the person is detected by the Doppler sensor. In this manner, the photographing device 100 may perform a threatening action by recognizing a situation that a thief or other fraudulent person may be present based on the movement of a person.

(C) The control unit 11 may have a function of performing a threatening action according to remote control of the information terminal 600 (for example, the smartphone or the remote controller described above). The user performs an operation of instructing the information terminal 600 to execute a threatening action in a situation where there is a possibility that a fraudulent act will be committed or a situation in which the user is worried that a fraudulent act will be committed. In response to this operation, the control unit 61 of the information terminal 600 uses the communication unit 63 to instruct the photographing device 100 to perform the threatening action. The control unit 11 may use either the first communication method or the second communication method, and may use at least the one that allows wireless communication. In particular, the use of the second communication method is desirable in that the communicable distance is long, and it becomes easier to instruct the execution of the threatening action. When the control unit 11 of the photographing device 100 receives the instruction of the threatening operation, it performs the threatening operation in accordance with the instruction. In this way, the threatening action can be manually performed as needed.

(D) The photographing device 100 is configured such that whether or not to perform a threatening action (for example, whether or not to detect a human action that is a condition for executing a threatening action) can be set in advance or at an arbitrary timing. It's good to be By doing so, the threatening action can be executed under the set conditions.

<7-3. Gradual or continuous change in threatening behavior>
The control unit 11 may change the threatening action step by step or continuously. Specifically, the control unit 11 may change the threatening action step by step or continuously so as to increase the strength of the threatening action as the risk of fraudulent conduct increases. Regarding the intensity of the threat, it is sufficient that the higher the intensity, the more psychologically oppressive and tense people feel. The intensity may be changed by

For example, the control unit 11 determines that the danger level is relatively low when a person is far away based on the result of detection by the motion detection function or the human sensor, and reduces the intensity of the threat. When it exists, it should be determined that the danger is relatively high and the strength of the threat should be increased.

For example, when the parking monitoring function is simply operated, the control unit 11 changes the color of the display unit 13 to "white", "black", "white", and "black" by relatively slow blinking once every five seconds. alternately display. On the other hand, when a person is approaching (for example, when the movement of a person is detected near the vehicle 400 by the motion detection function), the control unit 11 causes the color of the display unit 13 to blink relatively quickly in one second. An action to alternately display once (for example, action in the form of "fast fluttering" and "not slow") is performed.

In addition, when the degree of danger further increases, the control unit 11 alternately turns on “red”, “white”, “red”, and “white”, and adds a sound output by the audio output unit 14 to produce a sound. to maximize the level of intimidation.

In addition, as an operation when the intensity of the threat is low, the control unit 11 may, for example, simply notify that "recording" is being performed by displaying on the display unit 13. deterrence effect can be obtained.

For example, when the fraudulent actor is looking at the vehicle 400 from a distance as the target of the fraudulent activity, and the display is always displayed to indicate that a threatening action will be performed, "Isn't it displayed all the time?" Therefore, it is possible to increase the effect of deterring fraudulent behavior by making the user recognize that an increase in the degree of danger has been detected by displaying a dummy that changes the level of threat.

<7-4. Shooting function and recording function during operation of parking monitoring function>
(A) During operation of the parking monitoring function, the imaging device 100 lights the display unit 13 (e.g., LCD) as lighting (e.g., instead of nighttime lights) to brighten the surroundings (vehicle interior). , the vehicle 400 may have a photographing function of photographing the interior or exterior of the vehicle 400 with the photographing unit 15 . With such a function, the light emitted from the display unit 13 can be used instead of lighting for lighting the vehicle interior or exterior, and a clear photographed image can be obtained. Note that the control unit 11 may cause the display unit 13 to emit light for photographing/recording when executing the threatening action, but the control unit 11 may cause the display unit 13 to emit light to photograph/record regardless of the execution of the threatening action. You may Moreover, such light emission and photographing/recording may be performed during part or all of the operation of the parking monitoring function. For example, the control unit 11 causes the display unit 13 to emit light in response to at least one of a preset setting, an instruction by a user's operation, detection of a person by a motion sensor, and detection of a moving object by a motion detection function. You may

(B) The imaging device 100 preferably has a recording function for recording images or sounds in the vehicle interior during operation of the parking monitoring function, for example, during at least a period during which the threatening operation is being performed during parking. The control unit 11 may record, in the storage medium 500, an image of the interior or exterior of the vehicle 400, or the sound of the exterior or interior of the vehicle, at least during the period in which the threatening action is being performed. Recording by this recording function is preferably performed in a different storage location from images recorded by the already-described constant recording function and event recording function. Different storage locations may be different folders, different storage media, or the like.

In this way, it is possible to record an image of the inside or outside of the vehicle or the sound inside or outside the vehicle during at least the period during which the fraudulent person is performing an action to suppress the fraudulent act. You can keep a record of evidence of wrongdoing.

The threatening action is not limited to the threatening action described above, and various modifications are possible with respect to characteristics such as the type of action, intensity, and timing.

<7-5. Information Terminal Coordination Function for Coordination Between Imaging Device 100 and Information Terminal 600>
An information terminal cooperation function in which the imaging device 100 and the information terminal 600 cooperate will be described. The information terminal cooperation function may include an initial setting function, a communication status notification function, and a cooperation operation function.

(A) Initial Setting Function The initial setting function is a function for initializing the information terminal 600 to which the photographing device 100 is connected by wireless communication. The imaging device 100 cooperates with the information terminal 600 set by the initial setting function. Here, a setting method of the information terminal 600 that can cooperate with the imaging device 100 will be described. When the user inputs a predetermined operation using the input unit 12 while power is being supplied to the imaging device 100, the imaging device 100 enters a standby state for wireless communication connection using the first communication method. On the other hand, in the information terminal 600, the control unit 61 causes the UI unit 64 to display a predetermined communication setting screen (Wi-Fi connection setting screen) installed in the function of the OS or the application 651 according to the user's operation. The user accepts an operation of selecting the imaging device 100 (for example, SSID) from the predetermined communication setting screen using the UI unit 64 . The control unit 61 displays a password input screen. The user uses the UI section 64 to enter the password. The control unit 61 attempts to establish a wireless communication connection using the first communication method with the imaging device 100 based on the input password. If the password is valid, the control unit 11 of the photographing device 100 causes the photographing device 100 and the information terminal 600 to be connected by wireless communication using the first communication method. The password specific to the photographing device 100 may be provided to the user by being described in advance in an instruction manual, or the password for initial connection may be common and may be changed by the user thereafter.

Also, in the imaging device 100, the control unit 11 performs initial settings for wireless communication connection of the second communication method. This initial setting may be performed in the same manner as in Bluetooth (registered trademark) standard communication. For example, the following may be used. When the user inputs a predetermined operation using the input unit 12 while power is being supplied to the imaging device 100, the imaging device 100 enters a standby state for wireless communication connection using the second communication method. On the other hand, in the information terminal 600 , the control unit 61 causes the UI unit 64 to display a predetermined communication setting screen (Bluetooth (registered trademark) connection setting screen) installed in the functions of the OS or the application 651 . The control unit 61 uses the second communication unit 632 to search for peripheral devices. The control unit 61 uses the UI unit 64 to accept an operation of selecting the imaging device 100 (for example, device name, product name) from among the searched peripheral devices. This enables wireless communication connection of the second communication method between the imaging device 100 and the information terminal 600 (pairing is completed in this embodiment). Further, password authentication may be performed. In this case, the control unit 61 displays a password input screen after receiving an operation to select the imaging device 100 (for example, device name, product name). The user uses the UI section 64 to enter the password. The control unit 61 attempts to establish a wireless communication connection using the second communication method with the imaging device 100 based on the input password. If the password is valid, the control unit 11 of the photographing device 100 causes the photographing device 100 and the information terminal 600 to be connected by wireless communication using the second communication method. The password specific to the photographing device 100 may be provided to the user by being described in advance in an instruction manual, or the password for initial connection may be common and may be changed by the user thereafter.

As described above, the setting of the information terminal 600 to which the photographing device 100 is connected by wireless communication is completed. In the following description, unless otherwise specified, when the photographing device 100 and the information terminal 600 become communicable with respect to each of the first communication method and the second communication method (for example, when they are close to each other within a communicable distance) case), the wireless communication connection (that is, automatic connection) is preferably performed without the user's explicit connection start operation. Without being limited to this, wireless communication connection (that is, manual connection) is performed when there is an explicit connection start operation by the user from the imaging device 100 or information terminal 600 side (for example, when the application 651 is started). It can be like this.

(B) Communication State Notification Function The communication state notification function is a function for notifying (for example, notifying) the communication state of wireless communication performed between the imaging device 100 and the information terminal 600 . The communication state is notified to the user by display on the UI unit 64 by the control unit 61 of the information terminal 600 . The information terminal 600 notifies the communication state at least when the photographing equipment 100 and the information terminal 600 are connected by wireless communication, and when the photographing equipment 100 and the information terminal 600 are not connected by radio communication. It is even better to notify the

The information terminal 600 may display the communication state by, for example, the following first to third notification methods. The first notification method is a method of notifying the UI unit 64 of the information terminal 600 by pop-up or the like that the radio wave from the imaging device 100 has entered (inside) or exited (out of) the range. The second notification method is a method of displaying two options on the UI unit 64 of the information terminal 600, such as an icon or the like, as to whether or not the connection is established. The third notification method uses multiple (eg, 3 or 4) icons or marks (eg, antenna marks) that can be changed stepwise or continuously to indicate communication quality (eg, electric field strength and distance between communicating devices). This is a method for displaying the quality of the information on the UI unit 64 of the information terminal 600 . The second notification method makes it easier for the user to grasp whether the communication function can be used than the first notification method. In addition, the third notification method allows the user to more easily grasp the quality of communication than the second notification method.

The information terminal 600 preferably informs the user of the communication state of each of the wireless communication using the first communication method and the wireless communication using the second communication method. The information terminal 600 makes it possible for the information terminal 600 (for example, a smartphone or a remote control) to remotely know whether the radio waves of the first communication method wireless communication or the second communication method wireless communication reach or do not reach. It is a function. For example, in the information terminal 600, the control unit 61 informs the UI unit 64 of the state of wireless communication with the photographing device 100 via the first communication unit 631 and the second communication unit 632, for example, the presence or absence of wireless communication connection. should be displayed. Further, it is preferable that the control unit 61 displays the state of wireless communication based on the strength of radio waves of wireless communication. The control unit 61 may have a function (functions exemplified in the first to third notification methods described above) to notify when the vehicle is within the range and when it is out of the range by displaying icons or the like. . Note that the control unit 61 may always notify the communication state when the application 651 is running, but may notify the communication state while the imaging device 100 is operating the parking monitoring function.

By doing so, the user can grasp the communication state between the information terminal and the electronic device for each of the first communication method and the second communication method, and furthermore, as described in the section "(C) Monitoring function", In addition, the use environment of the first function and the second function can be grasped. The usage environment may be, for example, an environment related to at least one of whether or not a function can be used, and the extent to which the function is exhibited when used.

In this way, the user can see the display (e.g., icon) on the display unit of the information terminal 600 and can see the reachable range of radio waves on the information terminal 600 side. It is possible to easily grasp whether the first communication path P1 or the second communication path P2) can be used.

(C) Monitoring Function The monitoring function is a function in which the information terminal 600 uses the imaging device 100 to monitor the state of the imaging device 100 or the vehicle 400 . When the information terminal 600 becomes communicable by one or both of the first communication function and the second communication function, the control unit 11 in the photographing device 100 notifies the information terminal 600 of the one or both becoming communicable. 600 is notified by push. This notification may be performed by the control unit 11 using the first communication function, but it is particularly preferable to perform this notification using the second communication function with a long communicable distance. Alternatively, the control unit 61 of the information terminal 600 may determine whether communication with the imaging device 100 has become possible. Alternatively, the user may access the imaging equipment 100 using the information terminal 600. In this case, the control unit 61 communicates with the imaging equipment 100 by one or both of the first communication method and the second communication method. When it becomes possible, it is preferable to cause the UI section 64 to display that one or both of them have become communicable.

The information terminal 600 has a function of monitoring information such as voice inside the vehicle 400 when a moving object is detected by the motion detection function during parking monitoring in the photographing device 100 (for example, a drive recorder). should have The imaging device 100 executes a first function by communication using a first communication function that performs wireless communication in a first communication method, and uses a second communication method with a slower communication speed and a longer communication distance than the first communication method. It has a function of executing a second function by communication using a second communication function that performs wireless communication.

A first function is a function of transmitting an image (video) and sound captured by the imaging unit 15 to the information terminal 600 . Accordingly, the information terminal 600 displays the video captured by the imaging unit 15 and outputs audio. A user monitors the situation of vehicle 400 using information terminal 600 . Thus, the first function includes at least transmitting an image captured by the imaging device 100 to the information terminal 600, and furthermore, by transmitting an audio signal or the like, the situation inside or outside the vehicle 400 can be detected. Data for identification may be transmitted.

The first function is preferably executed after the photographing device 100 side notifies (informs) the information terminal 600 side by push when the threatening action is performed, and the information terminal 600 accepts the action. By doing so, the situation of the vehicle 400 can be monitored at any timing of the user. In addition, the monitoring function can monitor sounds inside or outside the vehicle 400 in real time, thereby further enhancing security.

The second function is to notify the execution of a threatening action, but it may be a motion detection function or a detection result by a human sensor. do it. Regarding the second function, the control unit 11 of the photographing device 100 transmits the execution state of the threatening operation function of the photographing device 100 such as "intimidating" and the parking monitoring function to the information terminal 600 by the second communication function with a long communication distance. Notice. The second function is preferably performed using a second communication function with a long communication distance.

8, 9, 10, and 11 are diagrams showing screens displayed on the UI unit 64 by the information terminal 600 based on the application 651. FIG.

FIG. 8A shows a case where both the first communication function and the second communication function are in operation, that is, when both the wireless communication using the first communication method and the wireless communication using the second communication method are being performed. This is the screen of FIG. 8B shows the case where the first communication function is not in operation but the second communication function is in operation, that is, the wireless communication of the first communication method is not executed, but the second communication method is used. This is the screen when wireless communication is being performed. In the case shown in FIG. 8A, an image captured by the imaging device 100 (that is, a live image) acquired by the first communication function is displayed in an area T of the UI section 64 . Also displayed on this screen are an icon I1 as information indicating that the first communication function is in operation, and an icon I2 as information indicating that the second communication function is in operation. In the case shown in FIG. 8B, since the first communication function is not in operation, the UI unit 64 does not display an image captured by the imaging device 100 . In place of this, the UI unit 64 displays an indication that the first communication function is not operating and the image captured by the image capturing device 100 cannot be displayed, such as "The image cannot be displayed because the wireless LAN connection is not established." message is displayed in the message area M1. Also, on this screen, the icon I1 as information indicating that the first communication function is in operation is not displayed, and the icon I2 as information indicating that the second communication function is in operation is displayed. there is Instead of hiding the icon I1, the icon I1 may be grayed out as long as the communication status of each communication method can be understood.

FIG. 9A shows the case where both the first communication function and the second communication function are in operation, that is, the case where both wireless communication using the first communication method and wireless communication using the second communication method are being performed. This is the screen during the intimidation operation. FIG. 9B shows the case where the first communication function is not in operation but the second communication function is in operation, that is, the wireless communication of the first communication method is not executed, but the second communication method is used. This is the screen during the threatening operation when wireless communication is being performed. In the case shown in FIG. 9A, the UI unit 64 displays an image captured by the image capturing device 100 acquired by the first communication function (that is, a live image) in an area T, and displays the area T and A message indicating that the threatening operation function is operating is displayed in the message area M2 at a different position. Icons I1 and I2 are also displayed on this screen. In the case shown in FIG. 9B, the UI unit 64 does not display an image captured by the imaging device 100 because the first communication function is not in operation, but the second communication function is in operation. Based on the operating state acquired by this communication, a message indicating that the threatening operation function is in operation is displayed in the message area M2. The display of the icons I1 and I2 is the same as in the case shown in FIG. 9B.

FIG. 10 is a screen displayed on the UI unit 64 by the information terminal 600 based on the application 651, and is a diagram showing a different example from FIGS. FIG. 10 shows a screen displayed when at least the first communication function is in operation. In the case shown in FIG. 10 , an image captured by the imaging device 100 acquired by the first communication function (that is, a live image) is displayed in an area T of the UI section 64 . Also, objects I11 to I19 are displayed on this screen. Each object is an icon, but a character string or other display method may be used. If the display of the operable object differs depending on the result of the operation (for example, operation setting according to the operation), the user can grasp the result of the operation from the object.

Object I11 indicates the remaining capacity of the storage capacity of storage medium 500 . The control unit 61 preferably acquires the remaining capacity data from the imaging device 100 by the communication unit 63 and displays the object I11. Object I12 is manipulated to switch the image of which camera to region T. FIG. In this embodiment, the imaging device 100 and the imaging device 200 can be switched to each other. The control unit 61 switches the image of which imaging device to be displayed among the images acquired from the imaging device 100 in accordance with the input (which may be referred to as an operation) to the object I12 received by the UI unit 64 . good. The object I13 is operated to switch whether or not to record sound in the recording of the imaging device 100 and the imaging device 200 as well. The control unit 61 preferably uses the communication unit 63 to transmit data for setting whether or not to record audio to the imaging device 100 in response to the input to the object I13 received by the UI unit 64 .

The object I14 is manipulated to instruct the imaging device 100 to perform a threatening action. The control unit 61 may use the communication unit 63 (for example, the second communication unit 632) to transmit a threatening operation instruction to the imaging device 100 in response to the input to the object I14 received by the UI unit 64. When an image is displayed in the area T, the user can make the photographing equipment 100 perform a threatening operation even from a place away from the photographing equipment 100 as needed while watching the image. For example, the threatening action in response to this instruction may be performed for 10 seconds, but it may be performed at a time other than this, or the time for performing the threatening action may be determined at this timing or in advance. Further, the control unit 11 may have a function of performing detailed settings such as the level of intimidation such as the volume of the intimidation action in accordance with the input from the user.

The object I15 is operated to switch the display method of the image in the area T. FIG. For example, in the case of the photographic equipment shown in FIG. 19 and other types of photographic equipment, it is possible to select one of the three types of display methods: "fisheye", "360° VR", and "split into two". . "Fisheye" is an image such as that displayed in the area T of FIG. 10, and is a display method for displaying a fisheye image taken using a camera capable of taking a fisheye image as it is. “360° VR” is a display method for displaying an image obtained by correcting a fisheye image to a planar image. “Two-split” is a display method in which a photographed image corresponding to the outside of the vehicle and a photographed image corresponding to the inside of the vehicle are displayed in two divisions (for example, upper and lower divisions). Object I16 is manipulated to display the camera list screen. The camera list screen will be described later with reference to FIG. 11 .

The object I17 is operated to display an album screen that displays images captured and recorded by the image capturing devices 100 and 200 . The control unit 61 uses the communication unit 63 (for example, the first communication unit 631) in response to the input to the object I17 received by the UI unit 64, and acquires the captured and recorded data from the imaging device 100, It is preferable to display an album screen or a photographed/recorded image. Object I18 is manipulated to start or stop recording the image displayed in region T. FIG. The control unit 61 has a function of storing the image displayed on the imaging device 100 in response to this operation. In this case, the image may be stored in the storage unit 65, but may also be stored in the storage medium 500 or both. The control unit 61 may store the image during the threatening action and at least one of the period before and after the threatening action without the user's explicit instruction. For example, the control unit 61 may store the image displayed on the imaging device 100 when there is an input instructing a threatening action to the object I14. The object I19 is operated to display a menu list such as display and each setting. The control unit 11 uses the communication unit 63 (for example, the second communication unit 632) to perform settings (operation settings) of the photographing device 100 in accordance with the content of settings made by the user through the menu list. good.

FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a camera list screen displayed on the UI unit 64 by the information terminal 600 based on the application 651. As shown in FIG. FIG. 11A is a diagram showing a camera list screen for the first communication method. FIG. 11B is a diagram showing a camera list screen for the second communication method. For example, when the connection is established by wireless communication using the first communication method, the screen shown in FIG. The screen shown in FIG. 11B may be displayed when the

A camera list screen for the first communication method will be described with reference to FIG. A region T21, a region T22, and objects I21 to I26 are arranged on this camera list screen. In the area T21, information is displayed indicating which imaging device is connected by wireless communication of the first communication method to display an image (live video). In FIG. 11A, a character string that uniquely identifies the imaging device 100 is displayed. The object I21 is manipulated to display connection procedures for wireless communication (for example, the first communication method, the second communication method, or both). When the object I21 is selected, the control unit 61 causes the UI unit 64 to display the connection procedure. Object I22 displays the connection status of wireless communication of the first communication method. The object I22 displays the presence or absence of connection (connected/unconnected), but it is even better to display the communication quality (here, electric field strength).

In the area T22, objects I23 to I26 are arranged, in addition to information indicating to which photographing device the image (live image) is to be displayed by wireless communication connection. The character string "connection completed" means that the connection with the corresponding imaging device has been completed. The object I23 is operated to switch whether or not the image of the image capturing device 100 is captured in the region T. FIG. The control unit 61 switches between display and non-display of the image in the area T according to the input to the object I23. The object I24 is operated to display a screen for setting the imaging device 100 . The object I25 is operated when viewing a file recorded in the information terminal 600 (for example, a recorded video file) by the function of the application 651 . The object I26 is operated to switch between connecting to the corresponding imaging device by wireless communication of the second communication method, and disconnecting (that is, disconnecting). The control unit 61 controls connection by wireless communication of the second communication method with the imaging device 100 according to the input to the object I26. It should be noted that if there are other image capturing devices to which the information terminal 600 can be connected, information on the image capturing devices to which the connection can be switched is displayed further down on the camera list screen. The information terminal 600 is configured to be able to switch the connected imaging device via the camera list screen.

The camera list screen for the second communication method will be described with reference to FIG. 11(B). A region T31, a region T32, a region T33, and objects I31 to I34 are arranged on this camera list screen. A message "no display" is displayed in the area T31. This means that the image of the imaging device 100 is not displayed because the connection is made only by the wireless communication of the second communication method.

The object I31 is manipulated to display connection procedures for wireless communication (for example, the first communication method, the second communication method, or both). When the object I31 is selected, the control unit 61 causes the UI unit 64 to display the connection procedure. The object I32 is operated to switch between connecting to the corresponding imaging device by wireless communication of the second communication method and disconnecting (that is, disconnecting). The control unit 61 controls connection by wireless communication of the second communication method with the imaging device 100 according to an input to the object I32.

An object I33 is placed in the area T32 in addition to information indicating which photographing device can be connected by wireless communication of the first communication method. Object I33, like object I22, displays the connection status of wireless communication of the first communication method. The object I33 displays the presence or absence of connection (connected/unconnected), but it is even better to display the communication quality (here, electric field strength).

An object I34 is arranged in the region T33 in addition to information indicating which imaging device is connected by wireless communication of the second communication method. The object I34 is operated when disconnecting (that is, disconnecting) the corresponding imaging device from wireless communication using the second communication method. The control unit 61 disconnects the wireless communication of the second communication method with the imaging device 100 according to the input to the object I34.
An example of the screen displayed on the information terminal 600 has been described above.

In this manner, the functions of the information terminal 600 allow the user to know the image captured by the image capturing device 100, the operating state of the threatening operation function, and the communication state of each communication method. Also, although it is desirable to keep the information terminal 600 connected to the imaging device 100, when the user enters the house, the information terminal 600 may connect to the Internet by connecting to an access point in the house using the first communication method. Even in that case, wireless communication between the information terminal 600 and the imaging device 100 is possible by wireless communication of the second communication method, so that the situation in which the information terminal 600 can wirelessly communicate with the imaging device 100 is likely to be maintained. Become.

[8. Modification 1]
<8-1. Configuration of System 1A>
Next, modification 1 will be described. FIG. 12 is a diagram showing the configuration of the system 1A of Modification 1. As shown in FIG. In the description of the system 1A, the same components as those of the system 1 shown in FIG.

System 1A includes a threat device 700. FIG. The threatening device 700 is installed separately from the photographing device 100 and installed on the dashboard of the vehicle 400 . The threatening device 700 has a light emitting unit 701 , a sound output unit 702 , and a communication unit 703 . The light emitting unit 701 emits light. The light emitting unit 701 has an LED for intimidation attached to the main body of the imaging device 100 (eg, drive recorder) for intimidation. is. The threatening device 700 may have a display unit in place of or in addition to the light emitting unit 701, and may use the display unit to perform the threatening operation by display. The sound output unit 702 outputs sound. The sound output unit 702 is, for example, a threatening loudspeaker attached to the main body of the photographing device 100 (eg, drive recorder) for threatening purposes, such as a loud buzzer unit. A communication unit 703 communicates with the imaging device 100 . The threatening device 700 has a built-in communication function capable of wirelessly communicating with the photographing device 100 using, for example, Bluetooth (registered trademark) or another communication method. The communication unit 703 may communicate with the imaging device 100 connected by wire.

<8-2. Intimidation device cooperation function>
The photographing device 100 of the system 1A has a threatening device cooperation function as a threatening operation function.
The threatening device cooperation function includes a function in which the photographing device 100 causes the threatening device 700 to perform a threatening operation. The threatening device cooperation function directs the threatening action to the outside of the vehicle 400 with a higher threatening strength (for example, speeding up the threatening change, outputting the threatening sound at a high volume, etc.) compared to the case where the threatening action is performed by the photographing device 100 alone. It is preferable that the types of threats are different so that the threatened action is performed. The threatening device cooperation function has a function of performing a threatening action mainly toward the outside of the vehicle 400, for example, when motion detection is performed by the photographing device 100 or door open detection is detected. This threatening action is, for example, one or more of an action of emitting light from a high-brightness LED and an action of outputting a sound at a high volume from the sound output unit 702 .

For example, when a person driving while driving gets out of the vehicle and is about to be attacked by the vehicle 400, the threatening device 700 detects the fraudulent person and causes the threatening device 700 to perform a threatening operation with a high threatening intensity (for example, An operation in which the sound output unit 702 outputs a loud sound and the light emitting unit 701 emits light with high brightness may be performed. By doing so, it is possible to startle the fraudster and make him hesitate to commit fraud.

In addition, the threatening device cooperation function should use the sound output as already explained, but for example, when a fraudulent person is detected, the police A threatening voice may be output to indicate that the

Note that FIG. 12 shows an example in which the threatening device 700 is provided on the dashboard. If the threatening device 700 and the photographing device 100 are separate units, the threatening device 700 may be provided at a position other than on the dashboard in the interior of the vehicle 400, for example, on the windshield of the vehicle 400. It may also be attached to a predetermined attachment position. The threatening device 700 may be provided at a position other than the vehicle interior of the vehicle 400, and may be installed at a position other than the vehicle interior of the vehicle 400, such as an engine room. When the threatening device 700 is installed at a position other than the vehicle interior of the vehicle 400, it is particularly preferable to output a sound as the threatening action so that the fraudulent person recognizes the threatening action. When the intimidating device 700 that emits sound is installed in the engine room, it can be easily installed by wirelessly connecting with the photographing device 100, and can be configured so that the sound reaches the outside well.

Also, the intimidation device 700 may be a device dedicated to intimidation, but may have other functions other than intimidation. The intimidating device 700 may be, for example, an in-vehicle device having a navigation function and a radar detection function, or may be realized by an audio device pre-installed in the vehicle 400 .

Further, although the photographing device 100 and the threatening device 700 may be connected for communication by wire (or wired), it is particularly preferable to communicate and connect wirelessly, since it is possible to suppress restrictions on the location of the threatening device 700 .

Also, the threatening device 700 may be provided integrally with the photographing device 100 . When the threatening device 700 is provided integrally with the photographing device 100, the threatening device 700 is provided in the main body of the photographing device 100 so that the photographing device 100 is provided with the light emitting unit 701 and the sound output unit 702 of the threatening device 700. .

Further, in the above description, an example in which the threatening device 700 includes the light emitting unit 701 and the sound output unit 702 has been described. may have been In this way, the threatening device having the light emitting unit 701 and the threatening device having the sound output unit 702 can be arbitrarily arranged at positions according to the user's wishes (for example, improvement of the threatening effect, securing of visibility, etc.). be able to.

[9. Modification 2]
<9-1. Configuration of System 1B>
Next, modification 2 will be described. FIG. 13 is a diagram showing the configuration of the system 1B of Modification 2. As shown in FIG. The system 1B has a plurality of photographing devices 100 mounted on each of a plurality of vehicles 400. FIG. In the explanation of the system 1B, the same components as those of the system 1 shown in FIG.

<9-2. Intimidation function>
The photographing device 100 of the system 1B has at least one of a threat cooperation function, a facility equipment cooperation function, and a recording cooperation function as the threat action function. The threatening cooperation function has a function that enables the photographing device 100 of the vehicle 400 to execute a threatening action in cooperation with the threatening action performed by the other photographing device 100 when another photographing device 100 exists nearby. In the following description, it is assumed that the subject vehicle is the vehicle 400 and the photographing device 100 is mounted, the other vehicle 400A is mounted with the photographing device 100A, and the other vehicle 400B is mounted with the photographing device 100B.

(A) Photographing Device Coordination Function If other vehicles 400A and 400B around the vehicle 400 have photographing devices 100A and 100B equipped with the same functions as the photographing device 100, the photographing device 100 can work with The control unit 11 of the photographing device 100 has a function of causing not only the photographing device 100 but also the photographing devices 100A and 100B mounted on the other vehicles 400A and 400B to perform alarm operations when the threatening operation is performed. The warning action may be performed in the same manner as the threatening action, but may be performed in a different manner. The imaging devices 100A and 100B are examples of monitoring devices. The other vehicles 400A and 400B in the vicinity may be, for example, within a predetermined distance range from the vehicle 400, for example, within a distance range in which communication from the photographing device 100 is possible by the first communication method or the second communication method.

In the imaging device 100, the control unit 11 uses the communication unit 16 to transmit an alarm instruction when performing a threatening action. The notification instruction is an instruction for causing a photographing device mounted on another vehicle to perform a notification operation. The alarm instruction may be sent directly to the imaging devices 100A and 100B using the first communication function or the second communication function. It is good because the configuration for communicating with is simplified. Upon receiving the notification instruction, the photographing devices 100A and 100B mounted on the other vehicles 400A and 400B preferably perform notification operations based on the notification instruction. This alarm operation may be the same as any of the threatening operations already described. For example, when a threatening action is performed in one vehicle 400, one, a plurality, or all of other vehicles in the vicinity may perform an alarming action.

For example, in a parking lot of a convenience store or the like, in a state where a plurality of vehicles 400 each equipped with an imaging device 100 having a built-in second communication function are parked, the control unit 11 controls any one of the vehicles 400 to When the security performs a threatening operation and the alarm is issued, the surrounding vehicles 400 are also notified of the alarm status by wireless communication of the second communication method, and one or a plurality of corresponding vehicles 400 or all the vehicles 400 are notified. Shooting may be started with , and a threatening alarm operation may be performed. In this way, the effect of intimidating the culprit is enhanced, and evidence of fraud can be enhanced by photographing the evidence video of the fraudulent act with a plurality of vehicles 400. - 特許庁

In the event of a car break-in or other fraudulent activity, there may be only video captured by the drive recorder of the vehicle in which the fraudulent activity occurred. If a camera records the fraudulent act, the admissibility of the evidence can be dramatically improved.

(B) Facility equipment linking function The control unit 11 may have a function of linking with equipment installed in structures other than the vehicle (for example, facilities such as shops existing around the vehicle, utility poles, etc.). . The control unit 11 preferably performs an alarm operation in conjunction with a monitoring device installed in a facility such as a garage of one's own house, a convenience store, a supermarket, etc., for example, sounds an alarm sound (for example, a "poop" sound). may In the photographing device 100, the control unit 11 preferably uses the communication unit 16 to transmit an alarm instruction when performing the threatening operation. The notification instruction may be transmitted to the monitoring device directly or via the server, as described in the section "(A) Imaging device cooperation function". In this way, when a vehicle in the vicinity (vehicles other than the vehicle owned by the driver) is operated, it is possible to prevent inadvertent sounds (for example, annoying sounds) from being emitted from equipment in the vicinity of the vehicle due to malfunction. . The monitoring device may be a device used for security purposes, such as a monitoring camera, or a device equipped with a human sensor and issuing an alarm when a person is detected. In this way, by performing an operation to suppress fraudulent behavior by the fraudulent person, under appropriate conditions according to the situation in the vehicle interior or surroundings based on the situation monitored by the external monitoring device, Actions can be taken to curb fraudulent behavior by fraudsters.

In addition, the control unit 11 may, for example, blink the light in the garden of one's own house as "pakapaka" or the like as a function linked with the security function of one's own house.

In addition, the control unit 11 is configured such that a facility such as a convenience store is equipped with a photographing device (for example, as a surveillance camera) having the same function as the photographing device 100, and a "Patlight (registered trademark) camera" that cooperates with the photographing device on the facility side. , or emit a warning sound.

(C) Recording Coordination Function When the imaging device 100 of any one of the vehicles 400 makes a threatening action and becomes a warning state, the control unit 11 of the imaging device 100 controls the surrounding imaging devices 100A and 100B. to start event recording, or to start recording (recording images and sounds). In the photographing device 100, the control unit 11 preferably uses the communication unit 16 to transmit a recording instruction when recording is performed by the recording cooperation function. The recording instruction may be transmitted to the imaging devices 100A and 100B directly or via the server, as described in the section "(A) Imaging device cooperation function". By doing so, it is possible to prevent alarms such as inadvertent sounds from surrounding devices due to malfunction, and to increase the evidence by photographing evidence images of fraudulent acts by a plurality of vehicles 400. - 特許庁be able to.

(D) Other Functions The control unit 11 of the photographing device 100 may have a function of causing the plurality of photographing devices 100 to start the threatening action by the user's manual operation. In this case as well, as described in the section "(A) Imaging device cooperation function", it is preferable that the notification instruction is transmitted to the imaging devices 100A and 100B directly or via the server.

For example, the control unit 11 of the imaging device 100 may notify the information terminal 600 using the first communication function or the second communication function (for example, the notification may be skipped). For example, the control unit 11 may notify the information terminal 600 when it determines that an abnormality is suspected, such as when an event occurs or when a moving object is detected by the motion detection function. Then, when there is a suspicion that the vehicle 400 has been attacked, the user performs a predetermined operation on the UI section 64 of the information terminal 600 . In response to this operation, the control unit 61 may transmit an alarm instruction (which may also be referred to as an alarm instruction) to one or a plurality of surrounding imaging devices 100 . One or a plurality of photographing devices 100 that have received this warning instruction may perform a threatening operation, and may further transmit an alarming instruction to cause surrounding photographing devices 100 to start the threatening operation.

[10. Modification 3]
<10-1. Configuration of System 1C>
Next, modification 3 will be described. FIG. 14 is a diagram showing the configuration of a system 1C of Modification 3. As shown in FIG. The system 1C includes an in-vehicle device 800 mounted in a vehicle 400. FIG. In the description of the system 1C, the same components as those of the system 1 shown in FIG.

<10-2. Configuration of in-vehicle device 800>
FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating an outline of an in-vehicle device 800 according to one embodiment of the present invention. The in-vehicle device 800 is an electronic device arranged in the vehicle 400 and provides various types of information to the driver and other users. The in-vehicle device 800 has a function of a radar/laser detector and provides information that contributes to safe driving of the driver. Vehicle-mounted device 800 is an example of a second electronic device.

In-vehicle device 800 has a notification function of notifying the user when vehicle 400 has a predetermined approaching relationship with a predetermined target. A predetermined approaching relationship refers to a relationship in which the vehicle 400 is approaching a target within a predetermined distance, and furthermore, the target exists in the traveling direction or course of the vehicle 400, and the target You may make it say the relationship which approaches to below predetermined distance with respect to. The target is, for example, a speed enforcement point, which is a point where vehicle speed enforcement is carried out. A speed measuring device 30 may be installed at the speed control point. In-vehicle device 800 receives the crackdown wave emitted from speed measuring device 30 . A police wave is an electromagnetic wave for measuring the speed of a vehicle, and may be called a measurement wave, a speed measurement signal, or the like. The speed control point is determined by taking into consideration the driving conditions of the vehicle (for example, the vehicle tends to speed up), the occurrence of traffic accidents (for example, the point where many accidents occur), and the like. Examples of speed enforcement points include, for example, general roads, straight roads, curves, and points ahead of curves among routes (roads) on which vehicles travel. As the speed measuring device 30, there are many types such as fixed type and mobile type. Mobile types include, for example, a portable type and a method mounted on a vehicle.

The in-vehicle device 800 is roughly divided into a body portion 801 and a fixing portion 802 . The body portion 801 is fixed at a predetermined installation position using a fixing portion 802 . In this embodiment, the installation position is the top surface of the dashboard 41 of the vehicle 400 . The fixing part 802 is a fixing member that is provided under the main body part 801 and fixes the main body part 801 to a predetermined installation position. The fixed part 802 is also called a bracket.

FIG. 15 is a diagram showing the external configuration of the main body 801. As shown in FIG. FIG. 15A is a diagram of the main body 801 viewed obliquely from the upper right side of the front side. FIG. 15B is a diagram of the main body 801 viewed obliquely from the upper left on the back side.

The body portion 801 has a housing 8011 . The housing 8011 has a rectangular parallelepiped shape that is longer in the horizontal direction than in the vertical direction and has a relatively small thickness. The housing 8011 is made of resin or other material, for example. A rectangular opening that is longer in the horizontal direction than in the vertical direction is provided on the front side of the housing 8011 . The body portion 801 has a display portion 813 for displaying an image at the position of the opening, and a touch sensor 8191 superimposed on the display area of the display portion 813 . The body portion 801 has an illuminance sensor window 8201 and a light emitting portion 824 on the left side of the display portion 813 on the front side. The light-emitting portion 824 has a light-emitting region whose longitudinal direction is the vertical direction. A storage medium insertion port is provided on the right side of the housing 8011 . A storage medium 850 is attached to the main body 801 through this storage medium insertion port.

A lens holder is provided on the rear side of the housing 8011 . The lens holder holds the lens 8121 through a through hole passing through the housing 8011 from inside to outside. A lens 8121 is a lens for collecting light. In the present embodiment, the lens 8121 is a lens called an aspheric lens (espheric lens) having an elliptical shape whose left and right sides are longer than its top and bottom sides, and whose light incident surface is aspherical. A lens may be used. A mounting portion 8013 is provided near the lower end of the housing 8011 on the back side and near the center of the housing 8011 in the left-right direction. The attachment portion 8013 is a portion to which the fixing portion 802 is attached. The mounting portion 8013 has a pair of grooves each extending vertically. A power switch 8221 for switching on/off the power of the in-vehicle device 800 and a terminal section 823 for connecting an external device are further provided on the rear side of the housing 8011 .

FIG. 16 is a diagram showing the external configuration of the fixing portion 802. As shown in FIG. FIG. 16A is a diagram of the fixing portion 802 viewed obliquely from the upper right side of the front side. FIG. 16B is a diagram of the fixing portion 802 viewed obliquely from the upper left side of the front side.

The fixed part 802 is fixed to the installation position using a fixing member 8021 and is a member having a pedestal part 8022 , a socket part 8023 , a ball stud 8024 and a mounting member 8025 . The pedestal part 8022 is a part fixed to an installation position (installation surface). The bottom surface of the pedestal portion 8022 is attached to the installation position using a fixing member 8021 such as an adhesive sheet or double-sided tape. The pedestal portion 8022 has a socket portion 8023 having a space open on the front side. A ball portion of a ball stud 8024 is attached to the socket portion 8023 . A ball joint mechanism is configured by the socket portion 8023 and the ball stud 8024 attached to the socket portion 8023 . The ball stud 8024 receives an external force and changes its posture vertically and horizontally while attached to the socket portion 8023 . A mounting member 8025 is provided at the front side portion of the ball stud 8024 . The attachment member 8025 is attached to the attachment portion 8013 of the main body portion 801 . The mounting member 8025 has a pair of protrusions protruding to the front side on both left and right sides when viewed from the front. By inserting the pair of protruding portions into the pair of grooves of the attachment portion 8013 of the body portion 801, the attachment of the body portion 801 to the fixing portion 802 is completed. The main body part 801 receives an external force and can change its posture vertically and horizontally while attached to the fixed part 802 . As a result, the user can use the in-vehicle device 800 with the main unit 801 fixed in a desired posture.

FIG. 17 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of onboard equipment 800. As shown in FIG. A control unit 811 controls each unit of the front camera. The control unit 811 controls each unit of the in-vehicle device 800 . The control unit 811 is, for example, a computer including a processor 8111 and memory 8112 . The processor 8111 includes, for example, a CPU (Central Processing Unit), an MPU (Micro Processing Unit), a GPU (Graphics Processing Unit), an ASIC (Application-Specific Integrated Circuit), and an FPGA (Field Program ble Gate Array) . The memory 8112 is a main storage device having, for example, RAM (Random Access Memory) and ROM (Read Only Memory). The processor 8111 temporarily stores the program read from the ROM of the memory 8112 or the storage unit 825 in the RAM. Also, the RAM of the memory 8112 provides a work area for the processor 8111 . The processor 8111 performs arithmetic processing while temporarily storing data generated during execution of the program in the RAM, thereby performing various controls. The timer 8113 is, for example, a real-time clock. The clock unit 8113 may be mounted on the motherboard of the processor 8111 or may be externally attached to the processor 8111 .

The light receiving unit 812 is a light receiving unit for receiving laser light as a control wave from the speed measuring device 30 compatible with the laser method. The light receiving unit 812 receives light incident through the lens 8121 and outputs a signal corresponding to the received light to the control unit 811 . The light receiving section 812 may further have an optical member such as a filter that cuts visible light out of the laser light. The signal output by the light receiving unit 812 changes according to the amount of light received by the light receiving unit 812, for example. The light-receiving unit 812 includes, for example, a photodiode as a light-receiving element, but may be a phototransistor or other light-receiving element. The light receiving section 812 may include two or more light receiving elements. The light receiving section 812 preferably has sensitivity in at least the infrared region. The light receiving section 812 may further include an A/D conversion circuit or the like that converts an analog signal from the light receiving element into a digital signal.

A display unit 813 displays an image. The display unit 813 is, for example, a 3.2-inch color TFT liquid crystal display. The liquid crystal display is, for example, an IPS (In Plane Switching) type. The display unit 813 may be an organic EL (Electro Luminescence) display or other types of display devices. Further, comparing the display unit 13 of the imaging device 100 and the display unit 813 of the in-vehicle device 800 , the display unit 813 of this embodiment is larger in size than the display unit 13 of the imaging device 100 . In other words, the imaging device 100 has a display unit 13 that is smaller in size than the display unit 813 of the vehicle-mounted device 800 .

Audio output unit 814 outputs audio. The audio output unit 814 has, for example, an audio processing circuit and a speaker.

The radar receiving unit 815 receives radar waves as policing waves from the speed measuring device 30 compatible with the radar system. Radar waves include, for example, predetermined microwaves, stealth waves that emit radio waves only at the moment measured by a predetermined stealth control device, normal radar waves, new radar waves corresponding to K band and X band, and cancellation notices. The radar receiver 815 has, for example, an antenna and a receiver circuit.

Radio receiver 816 receives a radio signal of a predetermined frequency. This radio signal of a predetermined frequency may propagate around the speed control point, and is an example of a control wave indicating the presence of the speed control point. Radio signals of this predetermined frequency are, for example, law enforcement radios, car location radios, digital radios, extra-small radios, jurisdictional radios, police calls, police activity radios, tow radios, helicopter radios, fire helicopter radios, firefighting radios, and emergency radios. , highway radio, police radio, etc. The radio receiving section 816 has, for example, an antenna and a receiving circuit.

Position information acquisition unit 817 acquires position information indicating the position (more specifically, the current position) of vehicle-mounted device 800 . The position of the in-vehicle device 800 can be regarded as the position of the vehicle 400 in which the in-vehicle device 800 is arranged and the positions of the driver and other people (passengers) riding in the vehicle 400 . The position information acquisition unit 817 acquires position information (latitude information and longitude information) of the in-vehicle device 800 based on a signal from a GPS (Global Positioning System), which is one of GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System), for example. ). The position information acquisition unit 817 may also use Michibiki as a QZSS (Quasi-Zenith Satellite System). The location information acquisition unit 817 may acquire location information based on signals from 4G, 5G communication, and other base station devices.

A communication unit 818 communicates with an external device. The communication unit 818 is communicably connected to an external device by wireless communication, for example, by Wi-Fi (registered trademark), Bluetooth (registered trademark), other wireless LAN (Local Area Network) communication, or short-range wireless communication. The external device is, for example, the photographing device 100, a smartphone, a tablet computer, or other communication terminal in the vehicle 400, such as the information terminal 600. The communication unit 818 may have, for example, a communication circuit for performing communication conforming to mobile communication system standards such as LTE (Long Term Evolution), 4G, and 5G.

The input unit 819 receives input of information from the user. The input unit 819 has a touch sensor 8191 and a microphone 8192 . The touch sensor 8191 receives input of user's operation. The touch sensor 8191 detects the position touched by the user. The touch sensor 8191 is, for example, a capacitive type. A microphone 8192 converts incident sound into an electrical signal. Microphone 8192 is, for example, a condenser microphone. The input unit 819 may also include physical buttons such as a volume adjustment button and a work button.

The sensor section 820 has various sensors. The sensor unit 820 has, for example, at least one of an acceleration sensor, a gyro sensor, an atmospheric pressure sensor, a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, and an illuminance sensor. The acceleration sensor is, for example, a three-axis acceleration sensor that detects longitudinal, lateral, and vertical acceleration of the vehicle. The gyro sensor is a sensor that detects the tilt of the in-vehicle device 800 . Accelerometers and gyro sensors may be used to estimate the position of vehicle 400 by autonomous navigation, for example, when signals from GNSS satellites cannot be received. An atmospheric pressure sensor measures atmospheric pressure. An atmospheric pressure sensor is used, for example, to detect a difference in height and determine whether it is a highway or a general road. A temperature sensor detects temperature. A humidity sensor detects humidity. The illuminance sensor is a sensor that detects the illuminance indicating the brightness of the interior of the vehicle around the in-vehicle device 800 based on the light incident through the illuminance sensor window 8201 . The illuminance sensor is used, for example, to adjust the brightness of the display on the display unit 813 .

The mounting section 821 functions as a medium holding section that holds the storage medium 850 inserted from the storage medium insertion port. The mounting unit 821 writes data to the storage medium 850 and reads data from the storage medium 850 . The mounting unit 821 may hold only one storage medium 850, but may be configured to hold two or more storage media 850 at the same time.

The power control unit 822 controls power supply to each unit of the in-vehicle device 800 . The power control unit 822 has, for example, a power switch 8221 and a power control circuit. The power control unit 822 supplies power supplied from the vehicle 400 through the terminal unit 823 to each unit of the in-vehicle device 800 . The power supply control unit 822 may further include a secondary battery, a button battery, or an electric double layer capacitor (also called a supercapacitor) as power storage means.

The terminal portion 823 is a terminal for electrically connecting to an external device. The terminal portion 823 is a terminal for receiving power supply from an external device. The terminal unit 823 has a terminal conforming to the miniUSB standard, for example. The terminal portion 823 is connected to a connector on one end side of a power supply cord (for example, a cigar plug cord). A connector on the other end side of the power cord is connected to a power supply terminal (for example, a cigar socket) provided on the vehicle 400 side, for example.

Terminal portion 823 may be connected to an OBDII adapter connectable to an OBDII (“II” is the Roman numeral for “2”) connector of vehicle 400 . The OBDII connector, also called a failure diagnosis connector, is a terminal that is connected to an ECU (Engine Control Unit) of a vehicle and outputs various vehicle information every predetermined period (for example, every 0.5 seconds). By connecting the terminal portion 823 to the OBDII connector using the OBDII adapter, the in-vehicle device 800 can receive power for operation and obtain vehicle information.

Vehicle information is information about the state of vehicle 400 . The vehicle information includes, for example, the speed of the vehicle 400 (vehicle speed), engine speed, engine load factor, throttle degree, ignition timing, remaining fuel ratio, intake manifold pressure, intake air amount (MAF), injection opening time, engine Cooling water temperature (cooling water temperature), temperature of air taken into the engine (intake air temperature), air temperature outside the vehicle (outside air temperature), amount of remaining fuel in the fuel tank (remaining fuel amount), fuel flow rate, instantaneous fuel consumption, At least one or more of accelerator opening, blinker information (operation of left and right blinkers (ON/OFF)), brake opening, steering angle of steering wheel, gear position, door opening/closing state, etc. may be used.

As a device connected to terminal portion 823, an external battery may be used so that in-vehicle device 800 can operate without power supply from vehicle 400 side. A device connected to the terminal portion 823 may be, for example, a device having a function of assisting the user in driving safely. As such a device, for example, a device having a function of photographing the driver (for example, face) and detecting and notifying the state of the driver, such as inattentiveness and drowsy driving, or an obstacle around the vehicle 400 (For example, devices used for vehicle detection for Forward Vehicle Collision Warning Systems (FCWS)). The device connected to the terminal portion 823 may be an in-vehicle device such as the photographing device 100, a car navigation device, or a display device.

The light emitting section 824 emits light in a predetermined color. Light emitting unit 824 includes, for example, a light emitting diode.

The storage unit 825 stores data. The storage unit 825 stores, for example, programs for the control unit 811 to perform various controls. The control unit 811 reads a program from the storage unit 825 and executes it. The storage unit 825 further stores map data representing a map, types of targets and their position information, data for notifying the existence of targets (for example, sound effects, BGM, voice data such as voice messages, photographs and model data). image data such as diagrams, etc.), data for realizing a route guidance function when the in-vehicle device 800 has a navigation function, data for displaying a standby screen, and the like. Targets include, for example, the speed measuring device 30 (laser system, radar system, loop coil system, H system, LH system, phototube system, mobile system, etc.), drowsy driving accident points, speed limit switching points, control areas , inspection area, parking monitoring area, N system, traffic monitoring system, intersection monitoring point, signal disregarding control system, police station, accident-prone area, vehicle-targeting-prone area, sharp/continuous curve (highway), junction/junction point (highway), ETC lane advance guidance (highway), service area (highway), parking area (highway), highway oasis (highway), smart interchange (highway), gas station in PA/SA (highway) roads), tunnels (highways), highway radio reception areas (highways), prefectural border announcements, roadside stations, view point parking, etc.

In the storage unit 825, information about targets (for example, position information including longitude and latitude, target type information, etc.) is registered at the time of product shipment of the in-vehicle device 800. FIG. The control unit 811 acquires information about a new target added thereafter from the attached storage medium 850 or through communication using the communication unit 818, and stores the acquired information in the storage unit 825. Let In this way, it is preferable that the control unit 811 has a function of storing update information about information about new targets in the storage unit 825 .

The storage unit 825 of the in-vehicle device 800 stores area information about the specific area. The area information is, for example, a predetermined POI (Point Of Interest), and in this embodiment, information such as a burglary frequent area, a no-parking area, and a home area is used as the specific area. These specific areas may be areas where there is a relatively high possibility of fraud being committed against the vehicle, or areas where users are likely to feel concerned about the possibility of fraud being committed. The area information indicating the specific area may be updated in advance or at an arbitrary timing and stored in the storage unit 825 . The area information is stored as surface information, for example, by position coordinates (for example, latitude and longitude coordinate information) and a set radius distance (for example, a predetermined length such as a radius of 100 m) with the position coordinates as the center point. should be.

The on-vehicle device 800 updates the area information related to the specific area by adding data when there is new information, and deletes the data when the area information includes obsolete information. 818 to update the data. The area information related to the specific area includes latitude and longitude information indicating where the target object such as the speed measuring device 30 is, or the location information such as the location of the target on National Highway No. 1, for example.

Note that the storage unit 825 may be an auxiliary storage device implemented using various storage media such as flash memory (e.g., eMMC, SSD), for example. The storage unit 825 may be implemented using various storage media such as optical storage media, magnetic storage media, and semiconductor storage media.

<10-3. Notification function of vehicle-mounted device 800>
The notification function of the in-vehicle device 800 is a function of notifying the user of information using the light receiving unit 812, the radar receiving unit 815, the wireless receiving unit 816, the position information acquiring unit 817, and the like. The notification function is a function of notifying information about a target called a POI (Point of Interest). The notification function has, for example, the functions described below. Notification by the notification function is performed using any of display on the display unit 813, audio output by the audio output unit 814, predetermined light emission of the light emitting unit 824, and other methods perceivable by humans.

The controller 811 has a laser warning function. Specifically, the control unit 811 uses the light receiving unit 812 to perform alarm control to issue an alarm when it is determined that the laser light for speed measurement has been received from the speed measurement device 30 compatible with the laser method. . A laser beam corresponding to the laser method is a pulsed laser beam having a specific wavelength and a predetermined pulse width. The specific wavelength, for example, belongs to the infrared region, and its wavelength is, for example, 850 nm, 905 nm, 950 nm, or 1900 nm. The pulse width is, for example, approximately 20 ns or approximately 15 ns. A pulse interval is, for example, approximately 80 ms. "Approximately" may be within a predetermined range that can be considered to be the same as or substantially the same as the reference value. For example, when the control unit 811 determines that the laser beam corresponding to the laser system has been received, the schematic diagram or the photograph of the speed measuring device 30 corresponding to the laser system stored in the storage unit 825 is displayed on the display unit 813. Along with the display, the voice data stored in the storage unit 825 is read out and the voice message “Laser light received. Be careful of speed” is output from the voice output unit 814 .

Control unit 811 has a radar warning function. Specifically, the controller 811 performs alarm control to issue an alarm when the radar receiver 815 determines that the radar wave from the speed measuring device 30 has been received. For example, when the control unit 811 determines that a radar wave for speed measurement is received, the display unit 813 displays a schematic diagram or a photograph of the speed measurement device 30 corresponding to the radar method stored in the storage unit 825. At the same time, the voice data stored in the storage unit 825 is read out and the voice message “Radar.

Control unit 811 has a wireless alarm function. Specifically, when the control unit 811 determines that a radio signal of a predetermined frequency has been received by the radio receiving unit 816, it performs alarm control to issue an alarm. The control unit 811 scans frequencies corresponding to the various radio signals described above. If the control unit 11 determines that a radio signal has been received at the scanned frequency, it displays a schematic diagram or a photograph indicating that the radio corresponding to the frequency stored for each radio type in the storage unit 825 has been received. In addition to displaying it on the unit 813 , the audio data stored for each wireless type in the storage unit 825 is read out, and the audio output unit 814 outputs the audio indicating the wireless type. For example, when the control unit 811 receives a control radio, it outputs a voice message such as "This is a control radio. Be careful of speed."

The control unit 811 has a position warning function (generally called GPS warning). Specifically, the control unit 811 performs alarm control to issue an alarm based on the position information of the target stored in the storage unit 825 and the position information acquired by the position information acquisition unit 817 . For example, the control unit 11 calculates the distance between the position information of the target and the position information of the in-vehicle device 800, and performs alarm control when the calculated distance reaches a predetermined approach distance. For example, while driving on a highway, the control unit 811 performs warning control when the target is approaching within 2 km, and when it is determined that the target is 1 km, 500 m, or just before, the warning control is performed. . For example, the control unit 11 performs warning control when a speed control point in a tunnel is approaching a target within 2 km while traveling on a highway, and when the target is determined to be 1 km or 500 m, the control unit 11 issues a warning. control. The control unit 811 displays an alarm screen on the display unit 813 and outputs sounds such as sound effects, BGM, and voice messages from the sound output unit 814 .

In addition to speed control points, target objects subject to alarm control with the position alarm function include, for example, mousetrap areas, mobile orbis areas, tracking control areas, temporary stop control areas, intersection control areas, other control areas, sheets Belt check area, drinking check area, mobile phone check area, other check areas, intersection monitoring points, signal disregard control system, highway traffic police, N system, traffic monitoring system, police station, accident-prone area, service area, parking area, highway oasis, highway length/continuous tunnel, highway radio reception area, roadside station, view point parking, parking lot, public toilet, etc.

Note that the control unit 811 may operate only the notification function set by the user among the plurality of notification functions described above. In addition, a priority may be set for each of a plurality of notification functions or for each target to be notified, at the design stage of the in-vehicle device 800 or by user settings. In this case, the control unit 811 preferentially emits a notification with a high priority, for example, makes a notification with a high priority stand out more than a notification with a low priority, or makes a notification with a low priority and a high priority. If there is conflict with the notification, only the notification with the higher priority may be performed.

Note that the in-vehicle device 800 is an electronic device having a function of receiving the crackdown wave and a notification function of notifying in response to the reception of the crackdown wave. good too. In the configuration shown in FIG. 18A, which is an example of this aspect, the first vehicle-mounted device 803 has a function of receiving the crackdown wave and a function of outputting a signal according to the reception result to the outside. The first vehicle-mounted device 803 is also called an antenna section. The second vehicle-mounted device 801A acquires the signal output from the first vehicle-mounted device 803, and based on this signal, has a notification function of notifying that the first vehicle-mounted device 803 has received the crackdown wave. have The first vehicle-mounted device 803 and the second vehicle-mounted device 801A are connected, for example, by a wired communication path (for example, the cable 804 shown in FIG. 18A), but may be connected by a wireless communication path. . The notification may not include, for example, display, sound, and/or light notification. In the configuration shown in FIG. 18B, which is an example of this aspect, the vehicle-mounted device 801B does not have a display unit. The in-vehicle device 801B issues a notification by outputting a sound from a sound emitting hole 805 provided on the front side or by causing a light emitting section 806 to emit light. In addition, the electronic device can be installed in a position different from the dashboard, such as the windshield of the vehicle (for example, near the upper end of the windshield), the rearview mirror of the vehicle, or the ceiling of the vehicle interior. good too. In the configuration shown in FIG. 18C, which is an example of this mode, the on-vehicle device 801B is fixed to the windshield using a mounting member 807 instead of the fixing portion 802 . The mounting member 807 is formed using, for example, a plate-like member made of metal. Further, the electronic device may be configured to be fixed to one of the installation positions selected by the user from among multiple installation position candidates.

<10-4. In-vehicle device linkage function>
The imaging device 100 of the system 1C has an in-vehicle device cooperation function. The in-vehicle device cooperation function includes a function for the photographing device 100 to cooperate with other devices mounted on the vehicle 400 . In the following description, where the "in-vehicle device 800" is the subject of the operation, it may be appropriately read as the "control section 811" that controls the in-vehicle device 80. FIG.

<10-4-1> Function of Sending Information from Photographing Device 100 to Vehicle-mounted Device 800 The vehicle-mounted device cooperation function preferably includes a function of sending information from the photographing device 100 to the vehicle-mounted device 800 . In the system 1C, the imaging equipment 100 has a function of transmitting the state of the imaging equipment 100 to the in-vehicle equipment 800 . The state of the photographing device 100 may be the state of its operation (operating state). ) to the in-vehicle device 800 (for example, a radar detector (RD)). At this time, the control unit 11 may output the state of the photographing device 100 to the in-vehicle device 800 via the terminal unit 19 . In the in-vehicle device 800, the control section 811 acquires the state via the terminal section 823. FIG. In this way, it is preferable to transmit the state and other data from the imaging device 100 to the vehicle-mounted device 800 .

In this way, the in-vehicle device 800 is notified from the photographing device 100 that the parking monitoring mode has been entered. The status transmission function is not limited to the information notifying that "parking monitoring mode has been entered", but also how the parking monitoring mode was entered (for example, entering in "a mode that records only once per second", etc.) ) is transmitted to the in-vehicle device 800 .

Further, whether or not the parking monitoring mode has been entered may be determined by the in-vehicle device 800 based on the power supply state, for example.

The in-vehicle device 800 preferably has a function of operating according to the state of the imaging device 100 transmitted from the imaging device 100 . When the in-vehicle device 800 determines that parking monitoring is performed, the in-vehicle device 800 preferably performs processing based on the setting information.

The setting information may be sent at the timing when the parking monitoring mode is entered, but it is preferable to send it in advance from the photographing device 100 . By transmitting the setting information to the in-vehicle device 800 in advance, the operation corresponding to the state of the photographing device 100 can be quickly executed.

As an operation performed by the in-vehicle device 800 according to the state of the photographing device 100 transmitted from the photographing device 100, for example, the following may be performed.

(A) As processing based on the state of the imaging device 100, the in-vehicle device 800 performs processing based on the setting information when the imaging device 100 operates the parking monitoring function. As the processing based on the setting information, for example, the vehicle-mounted device 800 transitions to the security mode, and one or more of the threatening operation functions of the photographing device 100 described above are performed mainly on the vehicle-mounted device 800 side. You may

In this case, the intimidating operation performed by the in-vehicle device 800 may be performed by displaying a display on a display unit of an external device different from the photographing device 100 . As the state, for example, there may be a state in which a warning operation is performed by displaying on the display unit 813 of the in-vehicle device 800 . The contents of the intimidating action are as already explained. It is preferable that the control unit 811 performs a threatening operation by display on the display unit 813 and performs a threatening operation by outputting sound on the audio output unit 814 .

The threatening operation may be performed by synchronously turning on the display unit 813 of the vehicle-mounted device 800 and the display unit 13 of the photographing device 100. For example, the synchronous blinking operation may be performed. When lighting them in synchronization, a synchronization signal is sent from one of the in-vehicle device 800 and the photographing device 100 to the other. For example, the imaging device 100 sends a synchronization signal indicating that the display unit 13 is displayed in white (for example, a white screen is displayed) to the vehicle-mounted device 800, and the vehicle-mounted device 800 displays a white screen on the display unit 813 based on the synchronization signal. is displayed or reversed to display black (for example, display a black screen) or turn off.

(B) The control unit 811 preferably has a function of displaying processing details on the display unit 813 of the in-vehicle device 800 as processing based on the state of the imaging device 100 . For example, the processing content may be a display operation of actual processing performed by one or both of the photographing device 100 and the in-vehicle device 800, or display of processing content different from the actual processing performed by the photographing device 100 and the in-vehicle device 800. A dummy operation may be performed. In this way, the threatening action may be performed by displaying on the display unit 813 . For example, during parking monitoring with the photographing device 100, motion detection information indicating the result of motion detection is transmitted to the in-vehicle device 800 (for example, a radar detector (RD)), and the in-vehicle device 800 performs processing based on the motion detection information ( For example, the display unit 813 (LCD) is turned on, dummy display, etc.) is performed. The display unit 813 of the in-vehicle device 800 may display, for example, "transmitting video".

(C) Regarding the intimidating action, when the in-vehicle device 800 receives information indicating that a person's movement has been detected (motion detected) from the photographing device 100, the in-vehicle device 800 acquires voice information using the microphone 8192, and includes the acquired voice information. A signal may be sent to the imaging device 100 . The imaging device 100 may send this audio information to the information terminal 600 using a wireless communication function (for example, the second communication function described above).

(D) Regarding the threatening operation, the in-vehicle device 800 may control a separate device connected to the photographing device 100 and have the same function as the threatening device cooperation function described above. The separate device may be, for example, the threat device 700 described above. As processing based on the state of the photographing device 100 , the in-vehicle device 800 performs a threatening action with a high degree of threatening strength by the threatening device 700 connected to the photographing device 100 .

(E) Intimidating operation function is used when a plurality of vehicles 400 each having a photographing device 100 exist in the vicinity, as in the system 1B shown in Modified Example 2 of FIG. A threatening action may be performed in conjunction. When a plurality of vehicles 400 have on-board devices 800, the threatening operation may be performed in cooperation with on-board devices 800 of other vehicles.

<10-4-2> Information Terminal Cooperation Function The in-vehicle equipment cooperation function preferably has an information terminal cooperation function. The information terminal cooperation function preferably has a function of wirelessly communicating with the external information terminal 600 by the imaging device 100 using a predetermined communication method. As for the information terminal communication function, the photographing device 100 preferably has a function of notifying the information terminal 600 of the communication state between the in-vehicle device 800 and the information terminal 600 . The communication state may be displayed by the first notification method, second notification method, and third notification method similar to the communication state notification function for notifying the communication state of the photographing device 100 described above.

<10-4-3> Function in which the imaging device 100 operates based on setting information set in the in-vehicle device 800 It is preferable to have a function to operate by Specifically, the in-vehicle device cooperation function preferably includes one or more of a setting change function for the parking monitoring function and a setting change function for the intimidating action function.

(A) Setting Change Function of Parking Monitoring Function The setting change function of the parking monitoring function may have a function of changing the setting based on the current position of the photographing device 100 with respect to a specific area. Specifically, the vehicle-mounted device 800 sends information as to whether or not the current position is in a specific area to the photographing device 100 side, and based on this information, the photographing device 100 determines whether or not this information exists when the vehicle 400 is parked. It is preferable to provide a function for changing the settings of the imaging device 100 depending on the type. The settings to be changed are, for example, one or more of the parking monitoring function and the threatening operation function. The specified area will be described later, but it is preferable to specify an area that supports the user's use of the vehicle, such as the safety of the user's use of the vehicle (for example, parking or driving).

As an example of changing the setting of the parking monitoring function, when the engine of the vehicle 400 is turned off in a theft-prone area and the vehicle enters the parking-monitoring mode, the vehicle 400 (more specifically, the vehicle 400) detects that the vehicle 400 (more specifically, the vehicle 800) is subject to frequent thefts. Information to the effect that it is located within the area is transmitted to the photographing device 100 . The photographing device 100 is. Based on the information, the setting is changed in the theft-prone area. The setting may be changed according to the type of the specific area, such as changing the frame rate of shooting by the shooting device 100, changing the image quality of shooting, and so on. The frame rate is changed to, for example, 1 fps (recording of 1 frame per second) outside the theft-prone area and 5 fps (recording of 5 frames per second) within the theft area. In the image quality change, for example, HD (High Definition) image quality is set outside theft-prone area, and the setting is changed to FHD (Full High Definition) image quality inside theft-prone area. In this way, it is preferable to change the setting related to shooting to a setting that enhances the function of monitoring while parked in the theft-prone area than outside the theft-prone area.

Further, the setting change function of the parking monitoring function may also change the setting of the parking monitoring function depending on whether the vehicle 400 is located within the home area. The setting change function of the parking monitoring function is such that, for example, when the vehicle 400 is located outside the home area, the photographing device 100 shoots at 1 fps and FHD image quality, and the vehicle 400 is located inside the home area (for example, the parking lot of the home). When doing so, a change instruction signal to record in HD image quality is transmitted to the photographing device 100 . In this way, it is preferable to change the settings related to photographing so that the function of monitoring during parking is more enhanced inside the home area than outside the home area.

(B) Setting change function of threatening action function As an example of changing the setting of the threatening action function, the setting changing function changes the threatening action based on the current position of the photographing device 100 with respect to the specific area notified from the in-vehicle device 800. have a function. For example, the setting change function may perform a threatening action with increased threatening intensity when vehicle 400 is located within a specific area.

In addition, the setting change function of the threatening operation function may be changed even when the specific area is a no-parking area. do it. In addition, as for the setting change function of the threatening operation function, it is preferable to change the setting of the photographing device 100, the in-vehicle device 800, etc. according to the type of area.

For example, the vehicle-mounted device 800 obtains the current position of the vehicle 400 by acquiring the current position with the position information acquisition unit 817 of the vehicle-mounted device 800 . The in-vehicle device 800 notifies the photographing device 100 of the obtained current position. The imaging device 100 identifies the position of the vehicle 400 based on this current position. In this way, even if the photographing device 100 does not have the position information acquisition unit 20, the parking monitoring function, the threatening operation function, etc. of the photographing device 100 can be controlled according to the position of the vehicle 400 with respect to the specific area. do it.

Note that the vehicle-mounted device 800 is not limited to transmitting information as to whether or not its own position is located within a predetermined specific area, but rather sends specific setting contents and a recording start instruction to the photographing device 100. Generate and send. The in-vehicle device 800 stores information in advance from the photographing device 100 that associates the specific area with the setting contents to be changed, and when the vehicle-mounted device 800 is located in the specific area, instructs to change the settings according to the type of the specific area. may be transmitted to the imaging device 100 to control the imaging device 100 and the like.

<10-4-4> Function in which photographing device 100 communicates with information terminal 600 via in-vehicle device 800 It is preferable to have a function of communicating with the information terminal 600 via the terminal. Specifically, the communication function is that the photographing device 100 has a function of sending information on its own device side to the vehicle-mounted device 800 having a wireless communication function (for example, a wireless LAN function) for updating data. good. The in-vehicle device 800 preferably has a function of sending information received from the imaging device 100 to the information terminal 600 (eg, smart phone, router, etc.). In this way, an information transmission path is formed in which information flows in the order of the imaging device 100, the vehicle-mounted device 800, and the information terminal 600. FIG.

In addition, the in-vehicle device cooperation function has a first communication function of performing wireless communication between the imaging device 100 and the in-vehicle device 800 using the first communication method, and the imaging device 100 and the information terminal 600 communicate with each other using the first communication method. It is preferable to have a second communication function for performing wireless communication over a long distance using the second communication method.

In the in-vehicle device cooperation function, the imaging device 100 transmits information (for example, setting information, recorded video information, etc.) on the side of the imaging device 100 to the in-vehicle device 800 using the wireless communication function. The in-vehicle device 800 connects to an external device (eg, a router at home, a smartphone having a tethering function, etc.) from a communication unit 818 (eg, a wireless communication function such as a wireless LAN module), and transmits information of the imaging device 100 to the vehicle. It has a function of transmitting to an external device via the device 800 .

In this way, it is possible to secure an information transmission path in the direction of the photographing device 100, the vehicle-mounted device 800, and the information terminal 600, or an information transmission path in the opposite direction. In addition, in the communication between the photographing device 100 and the information terminal 600, the functions of the vehicle-mounted device 800 are used to perform processing, so that the functions of the entire system can be expanded.

<10-4-5> Video display cooperation function The in-vehicle device cooperation function has a video display cooperation function. The image display cooperation function is a function in which the image capturing device 100 displays an image captured by another image capturing device on the display unit 813 of the in-vehicle device 800, and an image of one's own vehicle 400 is displayed for one's own image capturing device 100. function.

In addition, the image display cooperation function is a function in which, when there are a plurality of other vehicles 400, the photographing device 100 displays the images obtained from the plurality of other vehicles on the large screen display unit of the device provided in the own vehicle 400. should have The imaging device 100 may, for example, display images acquired from a plurality of other vehicles on the display unit 813 of the in-vehicle device 800 in a divided manner or in a switchable manner. When the screen size of the display unit 13 is smaller than the screen size of other equipment (for example, a radar detector), multiple images are displayed on the display unit 813 of the in-vehicle equipment 800 whose screen is larger than that of the imaging equipment 100. Then, it is possible to display images of a plurality of vehicles located away from one's own vehicle 400 in an easy-to-view manner.

When the controller 11 of the imaging device 100 uses an SoC (System on a Chip) microcomputer, the controller 11 may have better performance than the controller 811 of the in-vehicle device 800 . However, since the processing capacity of the control unit 11 of the imaging device 100 is mainly allocated to video recording processing and the like, there are cases where the imaging device 100 cannot implement new functions. When the in-vehicle device 800 is controlled by an OS (for example, Android (registered trademark)) that has relatively higher performance and is easier to create applications than the imaging device 100, the imaging device 100 instructs the in-vehicle device 800 to perform various processes. On the other hand, if information that can be output by the imaging device 100 is output (for example, sound output or video display), various functions can be executed while suppressing an increase in the processing load on the control unit 11 of the imaging device 100. can do.

<10-4-6> Control function It is very appealing at the shop front that the in-vehicle equipment (such as radar detector (RD)) and the camera equipment (such as drive recorder (DR)) are operated in conjunction. There are manufacturers that do. In the equipment of such a manufacturer, the in-vehicle device has all the setting functions of the shooting device, and there is a function to send all the setting contents set on the in-vehicle device to the shooting device at once and change the settings. . However, the structure of the camera equipment menu (for example, setting items, structure, etc.) may differ depending on the model of the camera equipment, and it may be difficult to design a system that allows the settings of the camera equipment to be set for the in-vehicle equipment. be. In order to deal with this, there is a configuration in which the image of the menu screen of the photographing device 100 is displayed on the in-vehicle device 800 and the in-vehicle device 800 transmits the operation of the menu screen to the photographing device 100 .

Power for the in-vehicle device 800 is, for example, constantly supplied from a power source, and the photographing device 100 has a function of receiving power from the in-vehicle device 800 through a cable. In addition, there is a function of setting the photographing device 100 from the in-vehicle device 800 .

Therefore, it is preferable to provide a configuration having a function of sending information from the imaging device 100 to the vehicle-mounted device 800, and further configure the following control functions.

The control function causes the display unit 813 of the in-vehicle device 800 to display an image (for example, a menu screen, an operation screen, etc.) transmitted from the imaging device 100, and receives an operation instruction from the user via the touch sensor 8191 of the in-vehicle device 800. , and controls the imaging device 100 . The vehicle-mounted device 800 transmits commands of the “operation keys” of the image-capturing device 100 from the vehicle-mounted device 800 in response to the information of the image-capturing device 100 displayed on the display unit 813 , and sets the image-capturing device 100 and operates an operation screen (for example, a menu). screen) and control to operate "up" and "down".

In the case of a method in which the setting contents are transmitted as they are when operating the setting of the photographing device 100 from the in-vehicle device 800, if the specifications of the photographing device 100 and the in-vehicle device 800 are different, the setting contents corresponding to the setting items of the photographing device 100 must be set in advance. It is necessary to prepare. On the other hand, the operation key commands (for example, commands such as “up” and “down”) of the imaging device 100 are configured to be transmitted from the in-vehicle device 800, so that the specifications of the imaging device 100 and the in-vehicle device 800 are different. Even in this case, the imaging device 100 can be controlled. Therefore, the in-vehicle device 800 can be connected and cooperated with various devices other than the imaging device 100 .

By transmitting key commands from the vehicle-mounted device 800 to the photographing device 100 in this way, even if the photographing device 100 does not have the display unit 13, the vehicle-mounted device 800 can set the photographing device 100 and perform one of, for example, that the photographing device 100 can be operated and a portion of the configuration of the photographing device 100 is omitted to simplify the photographing device 100 and the in-vehicle device 800 can be operated on the in-vehicle device 800 side; Multiple effects are obtained.

For example, in the system 1C of the present embodiment, the imaging equipment 100 generates an image of the setting screen of the imaging equipment 100, and sends the image signal to the in-vehicle equipment 800 via the terminal section 19, for example, in the NTSC system. This video signal is sent to the control unit 811 such as a microcomputer of the in-vehicle device 800 via the terminal unit 823 . The control unit 811 causes the display unit 813 to display a setting screen based on the input video signal.

For example, the display unit 813 displays menu items of a menu screen arranged vertically, and further displays an enter button and cursor buttons (for example, "up" and "down" buttons). When the user operates the in-vehicle device 800 using the touch sensor 8191 , the in-vehicle device 800 transmits a signal corresponding to the operation to the imaging device 100 via the terminal section 823 . The imaging device 100 executes processing based on the signal corresponding to the operation. For example, if the operation is a cursor movement operation to change the menu being selected, the imaging device 100 may generate a setting screen image in which the menu being selected is changed according to the operation. If the operation is an operation of a decision button to decide on the menu being selected, the photographing device 100 may perform decision processing according to the operation. For example, when the user selects a cursor button or an enter button, a signal indicating that the cursor button or the like has been selected is transmitted from the in-vehicle device 800 to the imaging device 100 . For example, when an operation unit corresponding to the "up" button of the vehicle-mounted device 800 is selected, the vehicle-mounted device 800 transmits a signal to the photographing device 100 indicating that the "up" button has been pressed on the setting screen. Then, the image generating unit of the photographing device 100 performs processing to raise the menu by one. Similarly, when the operation unit corresponding to the decision button of the in-vehicle device 800 is pressed, decision processing is performed.

<10-4-7> Modification of this Embodiment As a device having a photographing function, a device other than the photographing device 100 may be used, or a security camera device installed at home may be used. Further, the vehicle-mounted device 800 is not limited to a radar detector, and may be other devices having a display unit.

In addition, the imaging device 100 may transmit information on the imaging device 100 side (eg, setting information, recorded video information, etc.) to the in-vehicle device 800 via a wired communication function (eg, via a cable).

Alternatively, the photographing device 100 may be configured without the display unit 13 , in which case it is preferable to display a plurality of images on the display unit 813 of the in-vehicle device 800 . In this way, it is possible to display images of a plurality of vehicles located away from one's own vehicle 400 in an easy-to-view manner.

In addition, in the description of the present embodiment, an example in which the in-vehicle device 800 is a radar detector has been described, but the in-vehicle device 800 may be a car navigation device, a display device, or the like.

[11. Modification 4]
Next, modification 4 will be described. The system of this modified example has the same configuration as that of the system 1 of FIG. 1, and the same reference numerals are given below, and the description thereof will be omitted or simplified.

First, the background of the conception of this embodiment will be described.
The imaging device 100 in the vehicle 400 performs wireless communication using a first communication method (eg, Wi-Fi (registered trademark)) and a second communication method (eg, Bluetooth (registered trademark)). tried to extend the transmission distance of radio waves by enlarging the antennas used for each wireless communication. For example, assuming a 50 tsubo wooden house with a square plot of land, a car in the corner of the plot, and an information terminal 600 in the corner of the second floor on the opposite side, the radio wave travels about 100 m. Become. However, if there is a metal object (for example, an iron plate) such as a house with a steel frame or a refrigerator, the propagation of radio waves for wireless communication may be disturbed. Therefore, the inventor thought of renting out a demo machine and having the user test (experiment) radio wave jumping at home. The demonstration device may be the photographing device 100 itself, or a device other than the photographing device 100, such as a dedicated device for testing radio wave jumps. explain. As the photographing device 100, the photographing device 100 prepared exclusively for rental separately from the one for sale at the store may be used as a demonstration device. Alternatively, instead of such a demonstration device, the photographing device 100 that the user is about to purchase may be used for the radio wave environment test. As an example of this, a user who is considering purchasing the photographing device 100 may rent the photographing device 100 from a store in order to test the radio wave environment in advance. The user purchases the imaging device 100 after the test. Next, a configuration related to testing of the photographing device 100 will be described.

<11-1> The imaging device 100 preferably has a function of testing the radio wave environment (which may be called a communication environment) of the first communication method and the second communication method. In this way, the user can check the radio wave environment in wireless communication performed by the imaging device 100 by performing a test based on the test radio wave. For example, the user can check the radio wave environment, and purchase the photographing device 100 if the radio wave environment in his own usage environment is good. The control unit 11 of the imaging device 100 uses the first communication unit 161 and the second communication unit 162 to transmit a test radio wave (hereinafter referred to as “ (referred to as "test radio waves"). The control unit 11 may, for example, transmit a test radio wave when instructed to operate in a test mode as a predetermined operation mode. The control unit 11 may, for example, sequentially transmit test radio waves in the order of the first communication method and the second communication method, or in the order of the second communication method and the first communication method. The control unit 11 may receive an instruction by operating the imaging device 100 (for example, by operating the operation unit 123), or by remote control using the communication unit 16 from a test information terminal or other external device, which will be described later. It may be configured to accept instructions. A user or the like (for example, a user or a person in charge of a store) who conducts the test should perform this test with the photographing device 100 attached to a vehicle in the user's home. The process of transmitting the test radio waves may be a process in which the imaging device 100 broadcasts a predetermined packet through wireless communication. The imaging device 100 may transmit an advertisement packet for the second communication method, which is Bluetooth (registered trademark), for example.

The test information terminal is preferably a receiving terminal having a function of receiving test radio waves and a function of outputting the reception status of the received test radio waves. In this way, the user can grasp the radio wave environment for wireless communication performed between the electronic device and the information terminal from the reception status of the test radio waves output from the test information terminal. The test information terminal may be, for example, a dedicated device for testing radio wave jumps, or an information terminal 600 as described later. For example, the test may be conducted while the test information terminal is placed in a place where the information terminal 600 is expected to be used frequently in the user's home, or in a place where the radio wave reception environment is considered to be poor. .

The reception status may be, for example, a value indicating the reception strength of radio waves for each of the first communication method and the second communication method, for example, a received signal strength called RSSI (Received Signal Strength Indicator). The user or the like may look at the value indicating the reception strength and determine whether or not wireless communication with the photographing device 100 is possible at the position where the test information terminal is placed. Alternatively or in combination with this, the reception status may be information indicating whether wireless communication with the imaging device 100 is possible at the position where the test information terminal is placed. For example, if the reception condition of the test information terminal is good and wireless communication can be used stably, "O" will be given. x” should be displayed. In this way, the user can easily ascertain whether wireless communication between the information terminal 600 and the imaging device 100 is possible at the place where the test is performed. As for the output of the reception status, it is preferable to use display, but voice or other methods may also be used.

<11-2> When the information terminal 600 functions as the test information terminal of <11-1>, the application 651 (for example, a smartphone application) has a normal mode (an example of a first mode) and a test mode (a second mode). (an example) is preferably installed. The normal mode is a mode that implements the functions of the information terminal 600 described in the above embodiments. The test mode is a mode that realizes the function of the test information terminal described above. When the application 651 is executed, the control unit 61 of the information terminal 600 preferably selects whether to execute in the normal mode or the test mode, and performs control according to the selected mode. For example, the control unit 61 may select the mode according to the user's operation on the UI unit 64, but if the communication environment must be tested in advance, the test mode may always be selected the first time. When the test mode is selected, the control unit 61 may instruct the photographing device 100 to start the test through the communication unit 63 to start transmitting test radio waves.

Considering the actual operation, for example, when renting a consumer DVR, which is an example of the imaging device 100, as a test of the wireless LAN or Bluetooth wireless environment, a smartphone application is used to wirelessly communicate with the test information terminal. It is conceivable to confirm the reception status by connecting with In fact, the wireless environment also depends on which model of information terminal (for example, smartphone) is used. Also, when conducting such a test, it is sufficient to install an application in the information terminal 600 that the user actually uses and check whether or not the user's information terminal 600 satisfies the usage environment. Although there are methods to use it, the inventor thought that it would be particularly good if the application 651 realized the test function in terms of reducing the complexity of management. When the test is performed using the information terminal 600 in this manner, the radio wave environment can be tested without using the test information terminal, which is a device dedicated to testing.

<11-3> In the test, in addition to the communication environment test described above, as one of the confirmation of the reception status, the photographing device 100 shoots and sends the photographed image (video) to a test information terminal (hereinafter referred to as a test information terminal). A case of the information terminal 600 will be explained.). The photographed image may be an image photographed by the photographing unit 15, but may include an image photographed by the photographing device 200 instead of or in combination with this. The control unit 11 of the photographing device 100 may transmit images using either the first communication method or the second communication method. You may transmit using a 1st communication system. Upon receiving this image, the information terminal 600 (control unit 61) causes the UI unit 64 to display the received image. In this way, the user can use the information terminal 600 to grasp what the image actually captured by the imaging device 100 (furthermore, the imaging device 200) is during the test. You can also test video playback. By executing the video playback test, it is possible to check in advance for problems such as the inability to perform video playback or other operations satisfactorily due to low specs of the information terminal 600 . The image may be a still image, but if it is a moving image, it is possible to make it easier to grasp the actual captured image.

<11-4> It is preferable to allow the test result of the reception status to be confirmed on the application like a software benchmark for a personal computer. It is preferable that the test information terminal outputs the level of satisfaction with the environment by sorting ranks such as A judgment, B judgment, and C judgment. In this way, the user can easily ascertain whether wireless communication between the information terminal 600 and the imaging device 100 is possible at the place where the test is performed. The user can run the test multiple times at different locations to see how the environment is at that location.

<11-5> The photographing device 100 preferably has a rental mode (an example of a fourth mode) as an operation mode. In this way, the user can test the radio wave environment without using the rental-only photographing device 100, for example. The lending mode is a mode for implementing the above-described function of testing the communication environment. In contrast to the lending mode, the photographing device 100 should operate in the normal mode (an example of the third mode) during normal use. The normal mode is an operation mode in which the functions required for normal use of the imaging device 100 are exhibited, and may be an operation mode in which the functions described in the above-described embodiment and other modified examples are realized, for example. The normal mode may be, for example, an operation mode that realizes a function as a drive recorder.

<11-5-1> The photographing device 100 may operate in the rental mode when the power is turned on for the first time after shipment from the factory (for example, after shipment of the product). In this way, the user can reliably use the rental mode function when using the photographing device 100 for the first time. According to the photographing device 100 as described above, it is possible to allow the user to more reliably perform the test of the communication environment. When the power is turned on, the control unit 11 of the photographing device 100 may activate and operate the rental mode when determining that the power is turned on for the first time.

<11-6> The photographing device 100 preferably has a function that allows the user to purchase the device directly from the rental mode. In this way, the user can purchase the photographing equipment 100 immediately, and the purchase procedure can be facilitated. The function for enabling purchase may include a function for proceeding with the purchase procedure of the photographing device 100 .・

<11-6-1> When the photographing equipment 100 is purchased in the rental mode by the function that enables purchase, the startup in the rental mode up to that point is switched to the startup state in the normal mode thereafter. should be For example, the control unit 11 of the photographing device 100 may operate in the rental mode and use the fact that the device is purchased from there as a trigger to perform a process of making the functions of the normal mode available, for example, a process of activating them.

<11-6-2> The photographing device 100 preferably has a function of making purchases by means of settlement means registered in advance in the store. The payment method registered in advance in the store is a payment method registered for each user, for example, a payment method registered via a website operated by the store, for example, a user-specific page, My Page, which is normally used. It is preferable to use a payment method registered as a payment method. As the settlement means, it is particularly preferable to use electronic settlement means such as credit cards and electronic money. For example, after the photographing device 100 has finished operating in the rental mode, it is preferable to confirm the purchase with the user after confirming that the communication environment is good as a result of a test. For example, the control unit 11 of the photographing device 100 may cause the UI unit 64 (display unit) to display a button with the words "purchase". When the user agrees to the purchase by touching a button on the UI unit 64, the control unit 11 transmits data indicating that the purchase is confirmed to the server device or the like operated by the store via the communication unit 63. Send it. Based on this data, the server device preferably performs settlement using a pre-registered settlement means. For example, the purchasing procedure may be as follows.

The control unit 11 of the photographing device 100 preferably causes the UI unit 64 to display an encoded image obtained by encoding predetermined information when confirming the purchase with the user. The predetermined information may include the address of a payment site, which is a website for making payments (for example, URL (Uniform Resource Locator)). The encoded image may be, for example, a two-dimensional code, particularly a QR code (registered trademark). When the user purchases the photographing device 100, the camera (not shown) of the information terminal 600, for example, is used to photograph the encoded image. The information terminal 600 preferably accesses a server for making payments using the address decoded from the encoded image, and makes payments via the payment site.

Alternatively, you can do the following:
A store terminal (for example, a tablet, etc.) installed in a store accepts input of individual identification information (ID) such as the model and/or serial number of the imaging device 100, or encodes a URL for each ID. An image (for example, a QR code (registered trademark) is read by a camera. Next, the store terminal displays a registration site for a store based on the information received by the input or the information decoded from the encoded image read by the camera. The store registration site is preferably configured so that the store name, payment method (credit card information, etc.), and amount of money can be set. For example, when the user presses a button labeled "purchase" displayed on the UI unit 64 (display unit), the information terminal 600 causes the UI unit 64 to display a site for the user. Payment is made through this site, preferably based on the information set in the store registration site.

<11-7> The photographing device 100 preferably has a function that enables return of the product from the rental mode. In this way, the user can return the photographing equipment 100 immediately after performing the test using the lending mode function, and the return procedure can be facilitated. For example, when it is difficult to use the imaging device 100 satisfactorily because the radio wave environment is not good as a result of the test, it is preferable to use this return function. As a function for enabling return, the control unit 11 may use the communication unit 16 to transmit data indicating the intention to return the product to a predetermined transmission destination such as a store server device. The control unit 11 may transmit the data indicating the intention to return the product, for example, in response to a predetermined operation of the user, but it transmits the data on the condition that the test result (radio wave environment) is not desirable. For example, the person in charge of the store, who is the destination of the transmission, starts the return procedure based on the data that has been sent.

The photographing device 100 preferably has a function of arranging (for example, automatic arrangement) pick-up by parcel delivery service as a function that enables return of goods. For example, when a predetermined operation (for example, an operation of the operation unit 123) is received, the control unit 11 causes the display unit 13 to display a screen for receiving settings related to pickup of parcel delivery service. Based on the information set by the user using the input unit 12, the control unit 11 may perform a process of applying for pick-up of the parcel delivery service. Information to be set includes input of address and name, reason for return, and the like. As the application process, the control unit 11 uses the communication unit 16 to transmit the set information to a predetermined destination such as a predetermined server device for requesting parcel pickup by home delivery. Good. Alternatively, it may be possible to return the mail directly from the convenience store. It is advisable to return the product to the manufacturer's refurbishment center.

<11-8> For those who purchased the photographing equipment 100 through an EC site or the like but were unable to install it by themselves, the photographing equipment 100 preferably has a function of displaying information about a vendor who can install the equipment. The control unit 11 may display, for example, information about a vendor capable of installation on the display unit 13 . Information about a vendor that can be installed may be the vendor's contact information (e.g., telephone number and location), but an encoded image that encodes an address for accessing a dedicated web page for applying for installation (e.g., , QR code). The user causes the imaging unit (not shown) of the information terminal 600 to read this encoded image. The control unit 61 of the information terminal 600 performs communication based on the communication unit 63 based on the address decoded from the encoded image, and causes the UI unit 64 to display the dedicated web page. The control unit 61 of the information terminal 600 uses the UI unit 64 to select the date and time of installation, and accepts inputs such as on-site installation and store installation via the dedicated web page. The information terminal 600 may further have a function of accepting input of payment-related information via its dedicated web page and making payment for installation.

<11-9> In this modification, the functions realized by the information terminal 600 may be realized by an information terminal other than the information terminal 600, such as a smart phone, a tablet computer, or another information terminal.

According to the configuration as described above, for example, it is possible to prevent the user from purchasing the photographing device 100 but not being able to fully use it, resulting in economical waste. Moreover, since it is possible to suppress the discarding of the photographing equipment 100 that has not been used, it is possible to suppress the generation of unnecessary waste, and in addition, it is possible to consider the environment. Further, by using the photographing device 100 after confirming that the radio wave environment is good as a result of the test, the functions of the photographing device 100 are likely to be exhibited appropriately. As a result, the vehicle 400 can be prevented from being stolen or mischiefed, the security environment of the vehicle 400 and its surroundings can be improved, and furthermore, it can contribute to the realization of a city where people can continue to live safely and securely. In this way, the imaging device 100 or a system including this has a desirable configuration from the viewpoint of SDGs.

[12. Modification 5]
Next, modification 5 will be described. The system of this modified example has the same configuration as that of the system 1 of FIG. 1, and the same reference numerals are given below, and the description thereof will be omitted or simplified.

First, the background of the conception of this embodiment will be described.
Before purchasing a drive recorder, the user may be concerned about how the image will be taken when the drive recorder is installed in his or her car. In order to solve this problem, any one of the following configurations should be adopted. As the drive recorder, for example, the photographing device 100 described above may be used.

<12-1> Using a drive recorder and a monitor, it is desirable to provide a system that allows the user to temporarily install the drive recorder at an installation location and view it on the monitor. The drive recorder may be temporarily installed with double-sided tape. Adhesive mats that can be attached or detached using a strong adsorption force, or double-sided tapes that are used for fixing radar detectors to dashboards are recommended. As the monitor, the monitor of the drive recorder may be used, or a separate monitor may be attached for easy viewing.

<12-2> A function to register products sold at stores (stores), a wide-angle camera that covers the angle of view of the camera of the registered product, a mobile battery, a display screen, and a wide-angle camera It is preferable to provide a system that includes a temporary installation member that is temporarily installed in a vehicle, and has a function of displaying on a display screen an image taken at the angle of view of the model when the model is selected on the selection screen. In this way, the user can easily confirm what kind of images are captured by the cameras of the products sold in the store.

The store (store) may be a store that sells drive recorders, such as a car accessories specialty store or a consumer electronics store. The function of registering may be implemented by a computer device, particularly a computer device installed in a store. Product registration may be performed manually or automatically, but it is preferable that the computer acquires product list data from an external server device through communication and registers the acquired product list data. The product list data preferably includes the model of the drive recorder as well as data specifying the shooting conditions of the drive recorder. The shooting conditions may include the angle of view, and may also include data specifying the shooting capability of the drive recorder, such as the number of pixels. Assuming that the product list is a product manufactured or sold by a specific business, it is possible to compare the products manufactured or sold by that business and select and purchase the drive recorder that suits them. . The computer device preferably has a display screen (which may also be referred to as a display unit) such as a liquid crystal display. A computer device may be installed so that a customer who visits the store can see this display screen.

The computer device of this modification may be a personal computer, for example, and has a processor (eg, CPU) and memory (eg, RAM), and implements various functions by reading and executing programs in the memory. do it. Further, the computer device may be appropriately equipped with component devices necessary for realizing each function described, such as an operation unit, a display unit (display screen), a communication unit, and the like.

A drive recorder may be used as the camera, but any device (photographing device) having a function of taking a photograph and outputting the photographed image may be used. As a wide-angle camera, for example, a so-called semi-spherical camera or omnidirectional camera may be used. The camera may be installed on the vehicle. It is preferable that the installation position and installation direction of the camera be set so as to capture an image that reproduces the image captured by the drive recorder. The camera may be, for example, installed at a front side of the vehicle (for example, the windshield) or at a rear side of the vehicle (for example, the rear glass). The mobile battery may be a battery device that supplies power for operating the camera. The temporary installation member may be the one described in <12-1>. The function of displaying may be realized by a computer device, particularly the computer device described above. The function to be displayed is, for example, a selection screen for selecting the model of the drive recorder displayed on the display screen. An image that reproduces the image (hereinafter referred to as "reproduced image") is generated and displayed on the display screen. In order to generate reproduced images of multiple models of drive recorders included in the product list, the camera may have an angle of view equal to or greater than the angle of view of the multiple models of drive recorders. As for the function to be displayed, if reproduction images of a plurality of models are displayed on one screen, the user can compare the drive recorders by looking at the reproduction images.

Furthermore, the system described above displays the image (video) of the product with the widest angle on the display screen, and displays information (such as a frame) on the display screen that indicates the shooting range of the product with the narrower angle of view. may have a function to perform In this way, the user can grasp how much the angle of view differs between different models by looking at both the image and the information indicating the shooting range. The image displayed on the display screen is preferably a reproduced image.

[13. Modification 6]
Next, modification 6 will be described. The system of this modified example has the same configuration as that of the system 1 of FIG. 1, and the same reference numerals are given below, and the description thereof will be omitted or simplified. In this modification 6, the photographing device 100 has a function (confirmation function) for confirming whether a video (for example, drive recorder video) has been recorded on the storage medium 500 (for example, an SD card). As this confirmation function, for example, it is preferable to perform the following. In the following description, video may be read as image.

<13-1> The photographing device 100 (control unit 11) preferably has a function of trying to reproduce video recorded in the storage medium 500 (for example, SD card) at the same time every day. In this way, it is possible to confirm daily whether the video is normally recorded on the storage medium 500 or the like. The imaging device 100 has a function of setting this time, and it is preferable to try to reproduce the video recorded at the set time at the same time on another day. The photographing device 100 preferably has a function of setting a time to stop by during commuting hours, a time to kill time in the car after arriving at the commuting place, and the like. For example, it is possible to prevent the storage medium 500 or the like from failing to record due to an abnormality in the event of an accident. The photographing device 100 may play back the video if the user performs an operation to consent to the playback, as an attempt to play back the video. may start playing. Here, it is every day, but it is also conceivable to limit the seasonal conditions, such as weekdays only, holidays only, or specific days of the week.

<13-1-1> Further, the photographing device 100 (control unit 11) preferably has a function of presenting the above-described specific scene and registering the time in association with the scene. For example, the shooting device 100 may use video as a scene, for example, displays video recorded at each time, and further asks the user whether the time should be the time to attempt to reproduce the video. Show the UI. In this way, the user can arbitrarily specify the time at which the video should be attempted to be played back to confirm whether the video was recorded correctly.

<13-2> The photographing device 100 (control unit 11) preferably has a function of trying to reproduce the video recorded in the storage medium 500 when the vehicle 400 (in other words, the photographing device 100) is at a specific position. . In this way, when the vehicle 400, in other words, the user comes to a specific position, the video recorded on the storage medium 500 can be confirmed. In this way, it is possible to confirm whether the storage medium 500 or the like is normal. The imaging device 100 has a function of setting this specific position, and may try to reproduce the video recorded at the set position when the same position at another timing is reached. As the specific position, for example, it is preferable to register a service area, a convenience store, or the like where the user rests on the way to work or the like. The photographing device 100 may reproduce the video if the user performs an operation to consent to the reproduction when trying to reproduce the video. may start playing. In addition, it is preferable to try to reproduce the video each time a specific position is reached. You may try to play the video.

<13-3> The photographing device 100 (control unit 11) sets a predetermined timing such as the timing to start the operation of the parking monitoring function (in other words, the timing to shift to parking monitoring), the timing to turn on the power, or the power to turn off. It is preferable to have a function to attempt to reproduce the video at the operation timing of . These operation timings are timings at which recording of video to the storage medium will start or are likely to start, and therefore are desirable as timings for confirming whether video has been properly recorded to the storage medium. At the timing of parking monitoring, it is a current function to announce the words "transition to parking monitoring". In response to this, the photographing device 100 reproduces the most recently photographed/recorded image at the above-described predetermined operation timing, and at the same time, "reproducible", "recorded properly on the SD card", and "don't worry". You may output the audio|voice which notifies, etc. as confirmation that the image|video was recorded on the storage medium 500. FIG. The photographing device 100 may play back the video if the user performs an operation to consent to the playback, as an attempt to play back the video. may start playing.

<13-4> The imaging device 100 (control unit 11) preferably has a function of displaying the locus of the most recent data on the map at the timing of trying to reproduce the video described in <13-1>. The control unit 11 of the photographing equipment 100 may cause the display unit 13 to display this map, but it also causes a navigation device connected to the photographing equipment 100 or an external device such as a display device (such as an LCD) to display the map. You may do so. In this case, the control unit 11 may output data for map display to the external device via the terminal unit 19 . The advantage of using an external device is that the display (LCD) of a drive recorder is generally small, making it difficult to see where it is installed. be. Further, the photographing device 100 may display not only the map display but also thumbnail images of images photographed at points on the map. It is particularly preferable that the thumbnail video is displayed in association with the shooting point, such as near the shooting point on the map. Furthermore, upon receiving an operation (for example, a touch) to select a thumbnail video, the imaging device 100 may start playing back the corresponding video.

<13-5> The photographing device 100 (control unit 11) may have a function of playing a song before playing back the video recorded in the storage medium 500 or the like. The song should be a song that corresponds to the situation in which the video is reproduced, and in particular, a song that corresponds to the timing in which the video is reproduced. In this way, the user can watch the recorded video while feeling the current time. For example, if the song is to be played back in the evening, it may be "Yuyake Koyake", and if it is to be played back on Christmas Day, it may be a Christmas song. The song may be a song corresponding to the position of the vehicle 400 at the time of playback as the playback situation. By doing so, the user can watch the recorded video while feeling the current position of the vehicle. For example, it may be a song related to the position, for example, a song of a singer whose hometown is the position (prefecture). Predetermined music may be output via the audio output unit 14 .
Here, the song may or may not have lyrics. In addition, a song may be replaced with a song, melody, music, or the like.

<13-6> When an error occurs during playback of video recorded in the storage medium 500 or the like, the imaging device 100 (control unit 11) preferably plays (outputs) predetermined music. In this way, if an error occurs during playback of the video recorded on the storage medium, the user can audibly recognize it through the music. As the predetermined music, it is particularly preferable to play music that creates a disappointing atmosphere. Predetermined music may be output via the audio output unit 14 .

<13-7> When the video recorded in the storage medium 500 or the like is successfully reproduced, the photographing device 100 (control unit 11) plays (outputs) music indicating success after the reproduction is completed. good. In this way, when the video recorded on the storage medium has been successfully reproduced, the user can audibly recognize that through the music. As the predetermined music, it is particularly preferable to play music that creates an atmosphere indicating success. Predetermined music may be output via the audio output unit 14 .

<13-8> The imaging device 100 (control unit 11) outputs a different sound for each event recording, and furthermore, before starting the playback of the event-recorded video, It is preferable to have a function of playing back after playing the sound played during event recording. In this way, the user can recognize when the recorded video of the event is being played back by listening to the sound made before the start of playback, which is easy for the user to understand. The sound may be a sound to which a predetermined change is added in order from the time when the power of the accessory is turned on. For example, for the first G-sensor recording, the sound "pyrorin" is repeated twice, and for the second G-sensor recording, the sound is "pyrolyn pyrolyn", and so on. If so, it is good to make the sound repeated three times, such as "pyrorin pyrolyn pyrolyn". The predetermined change is not limited to increasing the number of sounds, and may be, for example, changing the pitch of the sound or changing the type of sound (for example, melody). Predetermined music may be output via the audio output unit 14 .

[14. Modification]
The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various modifications are possible.

<14-1> FIG. 19 is a diagram showing another example of the external configuration of the photographing device 100. As shown in FIG. A photographing device 1000, which is an example of the photographing device 100, is an example of a wide-angle camera. FIG. 19(A) shows a view of the photographing device 1000 as viewed obliquely from the upper right on the back side as well. FIG. 19(B) shows a view of the photographing device 1000 as seen from the oblique upper right direction on the rear side as well. The body part 1100 of the photographing device 1000 is attached to a predetermined attachment portion of the vehicle using a bracket 1200 . The bracket 1200 allows the imaging direction of the imaging unit to be adjusted with the main body 1100 (in other words, its housing) attached to a predetermined attachment site. The attachment site may be the same as that of the photographing device 100 or 200 . A side surface (more specifically, a right side surface) of the main body 1100 is provided with an operation unit 1110 in which operation buttons for receiving user operations are arranged vertically in a row. A display section 1120 is provided on the back surface of the main body section 1100 . In this embodiment, the display unit 1120 is used to perform various displays such as a threatening action. The display unit 1120 is a surface facing the side where the user in the vehicle is located.

The body section 1100 has an imaging lens 1300 on its outer surface side. When the body part 1100 is attached to an attachment site such as the windshield of the vehicle 400, the optical axis of the imaging lens 1300 is vertically downward. It inclines by a predetermined angle θ toward the rear side where the mounting portion of the vehicle 400 exists. The relationship between the direction in which the image pickup lens 1300 faces and the angle of view in the image pickup device 1000 is also described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2021-56746, for example.

FIG. 20 is a diagram showing an example of a screen displayed on the display section 1120 of such an imaging device 1000. As shown in FIG. In the imaging device 1000, the control unit 11 causes the display unit 1120 to display the screen shown in FIG. 20A during recording by the image recording function. This screen displays an image IMG, objects I41, I42, and objects I51, I52, and I53. An image IMG indicates an image captured by the imaging unit 15 through the imaging lens 1300 and recorded. The image IMG is a fish-eye image here, and includes the outside of the vehicle (in this example, the front) and the vehicle interior (in this example, the driver's seat and front passenger's seat) within the photographing range. The object I41 displays the connection state of the imaging device 200, more specifically, the presence or absence of connection. Object I42 displays the connection status of wireless communication of the first communication method, more specifically, the presence or absence of connection. Object I51 is displayed during event recording by the event recording function. Object I52 is displayed when audio is not being recorded (recorded) during image recording. The object I53 displays the state of positioning for obtaining position information by the position information obtaining unit 20, more specifically, whether or not positioning is being performed. Object I53 may indicate the reception status of GNSS signals. Object I53 should be hidden when operating in time-lapse mode.

In FIG. 20A, the display "00:03" on the left side of the lower portion of the screen indicates the current recording time during image recording. Here, the recording time means "3 seconds". In FIG. 20A, "002/068" in the center of the lower part of the screen indicates the current number of files in event recording (for example, G sensor recording) performed based on the measurement value by the acceleration sensor among the event recordings; Display the maximum number of recorded files. Here, it means that the current number of files is "2" and the maximum number of recorded files is "68". In FIG. 20A, "002/068" on the lower right side of the screen indicates the current number of files in event recording (for example, one-touch recording) performed when the event recording button 122 of the event recording is operated. , to display the maximum number of recorded files. Here, it means that the current number of files is "2" and the maximum number of recorded files is "68".

20(B) and 20(C) are diagrams showing the area of the left portion of the screen displayed at a timing different from that of FIG. 20(A). When the wireless communication of the second communication method was stopped, as shown in FIG. In the case of "connecting", an object I43 (for example, blue background) is displayed as shown in FIG. 20(C). When the communication state of the wireless communication of the second communication method is "waiting", the display of the object I43 changes (for example, black and white background). Object I44 is displayed when operating in time-lapse mode during operation of the parking monitoring function. When operating in the moving body detection mode during operation of the parking monitoring function, an object I45 is displayed as shown in FIG. 20(C).

Note that although the screen of the imaging device 1000, which is an example of a wide-angle camera, has been described here, a similar screen may be displayed on another imaging device 100 as well.

<14-2> In the above-described embodiment, the threatening action function of performing a threatening action while the vehicle 400 is parked has been described. Without being limited to this, if the threatening operation function performs a threatening operation when the vehicle 400 is not in use by the user, a fraudulent person may 400 can be prevented from being fraudulent. When the vehicle 400 is not in use by the user, other than when the vehicle 400 is recognized as being parked, for example, when the user is not inside the vehicle 400, when the engine of the vehicle 400 is not started, This may be when the vehicle 400 is not in a state such as when the vehicle 400 is not running, or when the predetermined functions of the vehicle 400 are not being exhibited.

In addition, depending on the mode, the threatening action is grasped as an action directed toward a person outside the vehicle 400 . The action for a person outside the vehicle 400 is to operate in a manner that can be recognized by a person outside the vehicle. It should be an action. Therefore, in the system, the photographing device 100 uses a predetermined component device to notify the user in the vehicle interior of the vehicle 400 of a predetermined function, and uses the component device when the vehicle 400 is not in use by the user. It can also be understood as a system having a function of performing an action directed toward a person outside the vehicle 400 . In this manner, when the user in the vehicle 400 is not using the vehicle 400, the component device for notifying the user in the vehicle 400 of the predetermined function is directed to the person outside the vehicle. Since it is used in this manner, it is possible to suppress the fraudulent act by a fraudulent person with a simple configuration. The simple configuration is possible because the component device can also function as a device for suppressing fraudulent behavior.

For example, when the vehicle 400 is being used by the user, the display unit 13 displays an image being captured/recorded by the image capturing unit 15 so that the image capturing device 100 can function as a drive recorder. It is used to display screens for various settings, and is used for a warning operation when vehicle 400 is not being used by the user. For example, when the vehicle 400 is in use by the user, the audio output unit 14 is used to provide audio guidance to the user so that the imaging device 100 can function as a drive recorder. When the vehicle 400 is not in use by the user, it is used for the threatening operation. In addition, compared to the case of introducing a system that performs a threatening operation separately from the photographing device 100, for example, compared to the case of separately introducing a system dedicated to security, fraud can be easily performed at a low cost. A system can be introduced that exerts a function to suppress it.

<14-3> As the wireless communication of the first communication method and the wireless communication of the second communication method, for example, the following may be performed. Wireless communication using the first communication method may be wireless communication using the 2.4 GHz band (or 5 GHz), and wireless communication using the second communication method may be wireless communication using the 920 MHz band. In general, radio means capable of high-speed transmission are not suitable for long-distance transmission, and conversely, radio means capable of long-distance transmission are not suitable for high-speed transmission. Therefore, the photographing device 100 is provided with wireless transmission means suitable for high-speed transmission as a function of performing wireless communication in the first communication system, and wireless transmission means suitable for long-distance transmission as a function of performing wireless communication in the second communication system. By providing, the means for transmitting video and the means for transmitting alerts can be operated separately. The 920 MHz band should be used in situations where its use is permitted.

<14-4> The function based on the application 651 of the information terminal 600 may be as follows. For example, when the photographing device 100 performs a threatening action or when there is a situation where an abnormality is suspected, and when the wireless communication of the first communication method is not connected, the wireless communication of the second communication method Send notifications (e.g. alerts). In response to this notification, information terminal 600 notifies that something happened in or around vehicle 400 by sound or light. In the information terminal 600, the control unit 61 automatically transmits (forwards) notification content (e.g., e-mail) to a predetermined notification destination without the user's explicit instruction based on the application 651, or without the user's explicit instruction. It is also possible to automatically make a phone call to a predetermined notification destination and retransmit the notification content so that it can be delivered to a remote person. These communications are preferably performed by wireless communication of the first communication method or communication via a public communication line. For example, although Bluetooth (registered trademark) has a slow transmission rate, it is possible to transmit still images. good.

In addition, when the user wants to view a moving image captured by the imaging device 100 , for example, the user may want to remotely view a past moving image stored in the storage medium 500 . In this case, the user manually switches the connection destination of the wireless communication of the first communication method of the information terminal 600 from the currently connected AP or the like to the photographing device 100 to confirm the moving image. A terminal 600 may be configured. For example, the information terminal 600 connects to the imaging device 100 by wireless communication of the first communication method according to the user's operation on the UI unit 64 . When there is this connection, the photographing device 100 may automatically transmit the moving image to the information terminal 600 without the user's explicit indication to the information terminal 600 . The information terminal 600 displays this moving image on the UI section 64 .

When the photographing device 100 notifies that there was a threatening action in the wireless communication of the second communication method or that there was a situation in which an abnormality is suspected, the information terminal 600 responds to the user's The information terminal 600 may be configured to automatically switch the wireless communication of the first communication method from the currently connected home AP or the like to the photographing device 100 without explicit indication. Then, the photographing device 100 may automatically transmit the image being photographed by the photographing unit 15 to the information terminal 600 without the user's explicit indication, or store the image in the storage medium 500 . Alternatively, the imaging device 100 may transmit the most recent event record image (moving image) in the storage medium 500 to the information terminal 600 . The transmitted video may be recorded on the information terminal 600, or may be retransmitted from the information terminal 600 to another device by e-mail or the like, and transmitted to and recorded on a remote device such as a server or PC. Based on the information transmitted remotely in this manner, an agency such as the police may be notified.

The photographing device 100 is automatically connected to a connection destination such as an AP in the home by wireless communication of the first communication method without the user's explicit indication, and is connected to a recording medium accessible from the connection destination, for example, to the same LAN. You may record the image|photographed image on recording media, such as HDD which exists. Further, the photographing device 100 may transmit data for notifying something by sound or light to a notification device accessible from the connection destination, for example, a notification device connected to the same LAN. The notification device performs a notification operation based on this data. The notification device may be the information terminal 600 or a home appliance such as a television or lighting equipment. In this way, a person in the house can notice that something happened to the vehicle 400 .

<14-5> When a home appliance such as a television or a lighting device or a device in another facility (eg, home or office) is used as the notification device, the following may be used. Vehicle tampering can occur even when security cameras and sensor lights are installed around the facility's vehicles. Thieves and other fraudsters, on the other hand, tend to avoid being noticed. Therefore, in this modified example, it is made possible for people outside the facility to know that the equipment inside the facility has been activated, such as by making it look as if a person in the facility noticed something unusual and turned on the fluorescent lamp inside the facility. I got the idea from that.

For example, when an abnormality is detected in a security system (car security system) installed in the vehicle 400, the security system notifies the remote controller carried by the user (for example, at the same time), A system that controls lighting and other home appliances to operate the home appliances may be used. As for the operation of the home appliance, it is preferable to turn on the lighting, but it is also possible to turn on the television, or to operate the home appliance so that the user can recognize that it has been operated. The remote controller may be, for example, a remote controller having a function of remotely controlling the vehicle 400 or a security system mounted on the vehicle 400 or other on-vehicle systems. Such remote controls include, for example, electronic keys for remotely locking and unlocking a vehicle, or portable devices that wirelessly communicate with electronic keys and are carried together with electronic keys (security remote controls). is called). Some of such electronic devices and portable devices have a function of operating the security system (for example, setting to ARM state) or releasing the security system (for example, setting to DISARM state).

The remote control may be equipped with a home appliance control function for controlling home appliances. Such a remote control preferably has a control unit that controls the device itself, a first communication unit that wirelessly communicates with the security system, and a second communication unit that wirelessly communicates to remotely control the home appliance. The hardware configurations of the control unit, the first communication unit, and the second communication unit may employ the configurations already described. The control unit of the remote controller preferably has a function of remotely operating a predetermined home appliance by the second communication unit in response to receiving a notification from the security system by the first communication unit so as to operate the home appliance. The remote control of the home appliance preferably includes a process of transmitting a signal for remote control (remote control signal) that can be recognized by the home appliance.

In this way, the remote control may directly control the home appliance using the home appliance control function. In order to avoid this, the device having the home appliance control function may be a device other than the remote controller. With the home appliance control function, when this device receives the same radio waves (for example, radio waves of the same frequency) as the radio waves used by the above-mentioned remote controls such as electronic keys and mobile devices, the remote control used for remote control of home appliances (for example, , infrared remote control).

A device having such a home appliance control function receives data issued by a home appliance remote controller (for example, an attached remote controller) for remote control, copies and registers the data, and thereafter, based on the copied data. remote control signal. Thus, it is preferable that the device having the home appliance control function is equipped with a so-called learning remote control function.

In addition, if the remote control of a home appliance with a remote control such as a television or lighting equipment receives the same radio wave as that used by an electronic key or a mobile device, it will transmit a remote control signal for remote control of the home appliance. It may be equipped with a function to In addition, it may be incorporated into a system compatible with smart home appliances. In this case, when a smartphone, tablet computer, AI speaker, etc. receives the same radio waves as those used in electronic keys and mobile devices, the home appliances can be operated. A function that emits a signal to cause the In addition, in this modification, the object to be remotely operated is a home appliance, but it may be a device other than a home appliance. rotate). Any device can be used as long as the user can recognize the operation in this way.

<14-6> Further, as another example of the on-vehicle device, for example, an on-vehicle device such as a car navigation device may be used. Furthermore, the above-mentioned in-vehicle devices may be devices other than security-dedicated devices (including devices whose main function is security functions), and under certain circumstances can be diverted as simple security devices for purposes other than the original. It is preferable to have a function to make it available by

In this manner, the component device for notifying the user in the vehicle interior of the vehicle 400 about the predetermined function can be used when the user is not using the vehicle 400 (for example, when the user is not in the vehicle interior, or when the vehicle is parked). When the vehicle 400 is operated in a manner that can be recognized by a person outside the vehicle 400, the component device also functions as a security device for suppressing fraudulent acts such as theft and vehicle break-ins. It can be diverted to crime prevention applications. For example, compared to the case of separately introducing a dedicated security device, it is possible to introduce a system that exhibits the function of suppressing fraudulent acts at a low cost and easily.

<14-7> Each of the systems described in the above embodiments may be configured by combining a plurality of functions, and some of the functions may be combined with or replaced with other functions.

The scope of the invention is not limited to the configurations or limitations expressly set forth herein, but rather includes within its scope any combination of the various aspects of the invention disclosed herein. Although the patentable configuration of the present invention is specified in the appended claims, any configuration not currently specified in the claims is disclosed herein. It is our intention to claim such configurations in the future.

It should be noted that the scope of the present invention is not limited to the configurations or limitations explicitly set forth herein, and encompasses within its scope any combination of the various aspects of the invention disclosed herein. While the claimed features of the invention are identified in the appended claims, any configuration not presently specified in the claims is disclosed herein. We intend to claim such configurations in the future.

The present invention is not limited to the configurations described in the above-described embodiments. The constituent elements of the above-described embodiments and modifications may be arbitrarily selected and combined. In addition, arbitrary constituent elements of each embodiment and modifications, arbitrary constituent elements described in Means for Solving the Invention, or constituent elements embodying arbitrary constituent elements described in Means for Solving the Invention and may be configured in any combination. We intend to acquire the rights for these as well in the amendment of the present application or in a divisional application. Even if there is a description of "in case of" or "when", it is not described as a configuration limited to that case or time. We disclose and intend to reserve these occasions and occasions. Moreover, the parts described with order are not limited to this order. It also discloses a configuration in which some parts are deleted or the order is changed, and there is an intention to acquire the right.

In addition, the applicant intends to acquire rights to the entire design or partial design by converting the design registration application. Although the entire device is drawn in solid lines in the drawing, the drawing includes not only the overall design but also the partial design claimed for a part of the device. For example, it is a drawing that includes a part of the device as a partial design regardless of the member, as well as a partial design of a part of the member of the device. The part of the device may be a part of the device or a part of the member. We intend to acquire rights not only for the overall design, but also for the partial design in which any part of the solid line part of the drawing is a broken line part. In addition, the modules, members, parts, images, etc. inside the housing of the device, which are displayed in the drawings, are all subject to trade independently. have the intention to obtain rights by making changes to

<14-8> Supplementary Note The above-described embodiment discloses at least the following configuration.
(1) An electronic device having a function of photographing the interior or exterior of a vehicle and a function of performing a predetermined action to intimidate a person in the interior of the vehicle or outside the vehicle.
(2) The electronic device according to (1), which has a parking monitoring function and operates the parking monitoring function and performs the predetermined operation while the vehicle is parked.
(3) The electronic device according to (1) or (2) that notifies that a predetermined function has been executed as the predetermined operation.
(4) The electronic device according to any one of (1) to (3), which performs a dummy operation pretending that a predetermined function has been executed as the predetermined operation.
(5) A function of notifying a user in the vehicle interior using a predetermined component device, and when the vehicle is not being used by the user, using the component device to notify a person outside the vehicle and a function of performing a predetermined operation.
(6) The electronic device according to (5), which has a parking monitoring function and operates the parking monitoring function and performs the predetermined operation while the vehicle is parked.
(7) The electronic device according to (5) or (6), which notifies that a predetermined function has been executed as the predetermined operation.
(8) The electronic device according to any one of (5) to (7), wherein as the predetermined operation, a dummy operation pretending to have executed a predetermined function is performed.
(9) The electronic device according to any one of (1) to (8), wherein the predetermined function is a function of photographing the interior or exterior of the vehicle.
(10) The electronic device according to (9), wherein the function accompanying photographing is a function accompanying transmission of an image photographed inside or outside the vehicle.
(11) The electronic device according to any one of (1) to (10), which performs the predetermined operation when a predetermined condition suspected of occurrence of an abnormality is satisfied.
(12) The electronic device according to (11), which performs the predetermined operation when the predetermined condition regarding the movement is satisfied based on the function of detecting the movement of an object inside or outside the vehicle as the predetermined condition.
(13) The electronic device according to any one of (1) to (12), which changes the predetermined operation step by step or continuously.
(14) having a communication function of wirelessly communicating with an external information terminal, and executing the predetermined operation upon receiving an instruction to perform the predetermined operation from the external information terminal through the wireless communication; ) to (13) electronic devices.
(15) The electronic device according to any one of (1) to (14), which performs the predetermined operation according to the display on the display unit.
(16) The electronic device according to (15), which has a display unit and performs the predetermined operation according to the display on the display unit.
(17) The electronic device according to (15) or (16), which performs the operation according to the display on the display section of the external device.
(18) The electronic device according to any one of (15) to (17), wherein as the predetermined operation, the display section repeats first lighting and second lighting or extinguishing.
(19) The electronic device according to any one of (1) to (18), wherein the predetermined operation includes an operation of outputting sound.
(20) having a recording function of recording an image of the interior or exterior of the vehicle or the sound of the interior or exterior of the vehicle during at least the period during which the predetermined operation is performed (1) to ( 19) Any one electronic device.
(21) The electronic device according to any one of (1) to (20) having a function of performing the operation in cooperation with an external monitoring device.
(22) The electronic device according to (21), wherein the monitoring device has a function of performing an action toward a person in the vicinity of the monitoring device in conjunction with performing the predetermined action in the electronic device itself.
(23) As a function of wirelessly communicating with an external information terminal, a first communication function of performing wireless communication according to a first communication method, and a second communication method having a longer communicable distance or a slower communication speed than the first communication method. and a second communication function for performing wireless communication, wherein the first function is executed by communication using the first communication function, and the second function is executed by communication using the second communication function. Any one electronic device of (1) to (22) having a function.
(24) The electronic device of (23), wherein the first function includes transmitting an image captured by the own electronic device, and the second function includes notifying execution of the predetermined operation.
(25) In the information terminal of (23) or (24), any one of claims 1 to 8 for wireless communication in the first communication method and wireless communication in the second communication method, respectively. An information terminal having a function of notifying a user of the state of communication with the electronic device according to the above item.
(26) A first electronic device which is the electronic device of any one of (1) to (24); and a second electronic device capable of communicating with the first electronic device, wherein the second electronic device A system in which the electronic device has a function of operating according to the state of the first electronic device transmitted from the first electronic device.
(27) The system of (26), wherein as the state, it is transmitted that the first electronic device has activated the parking monitoring function.
(28) The state includes a state in which the first electronic device performing the predetermined operation according to the display on the display unit performs the predetermined operation, and the second electronic device includes the display unit and the The system according to (26) or (27), further comprising a function of displaying a display corresponding to the predetermined action using the display unit in response to the transmission of a state in which the predetermined action is performed.
(29) The system according to any one of (26) to (28), wherein the first electronic device has a function of operating based on setting information set in the second electronic device.
(30) Any one of (26) to (29), wherein the first electronic device has a function of changing the predetermined operation based on the current position with respect to the specific area notified from the second electronic device. system.
(31) The system according to any one of (26) to (30), wherein the first electronic device has a function of communicating with an external information terminal via the second electronic device.
(32) The first electronic device does not have a display unit or has a display unit smaller in size than the display unit of the second electronic device, and an image captured by another imaging device is displayed on the second electronic device. The system according to any one of (26) to (31) having a function of displaying on a display of an electronic device.
(33) An electronic device that is the second electronic device in the system of any one of (26) to (32).
(34) for causing a computer to implement the function of any one electronic device from (1) to (24) or the function of the first electronic device in any one system from (26) to (32) program.
(35) A program for causing a computer to implement the function of the electronic device of (33).
(36) A program for making a computer realize the function of the information terminal of (25).
(37) The electronic device according to any one of (1) to (24), which has a communication function of performing wireless communication by a predetermined communication method and a function of transmitting radio waves for testing the radio wave environment by the communication method, or A first electronic device in the system of any one of (26) to (32).
(38) The information terminal according to (25), which has a function of receiving the test radio waves and a function of outputting the reception status of the test radio waves based on the received test radio waves.
(39) The information terminal of (38), wherein the reception status includes information indicating whether wireless communication with the electronic device is possible.
(40) An information terminal having a function of selecting one of a first mode for executing the function of (25) and a second mode for executing the function of (38) or (39).
(41) The information terminal according to any one of (38) to (40), wherein the reception status includes an image captured by the electronic device and transmitted to the information terminal.
(42) a third mode that performs the function of the electronic device of any one of (1) to (24) or the first electronic device in the system of any one of (26) to (32); an electronic device having a function of selecting one of a fourth mode and a function of transmitting radio waves for
(43) The electronic device of (42), which operates in the fourth mode when the power is turned on for the first time.
(44) The electronic device according to any one of (42) to (43), which has a function of enabling purchase as it is from the fourth mode.
(45) The electronic device according to any one of (42) to (44), which has a function of allowing the product to be returned directly from the fourth mode.
(46) The electronic device according to any one of (42) to (45), which has a function of displaying information about a vendor capable of installing the photographing device.
(47) Temporarily install a function to register products sold at stores, a wide-angle camera that covers the angle of view of the camera of the registered product, a mobile battery, a display screen, and a wide-angle camera in the car. It is preferable to provide a system having a temporary installation member and a function of displaying an image taken with the angle of view of the model on the display screen when the model is selected on the selection screen.
(48) Any one electronic device of (1) to (24), (37) to (46), or (26), which has a function of trying to reproduce video recorded on a storage medium at the same time every day ) to (32) in any one system.
(49) The electronic device of (48) having a function of presenting a specific scene and registering the time in association with the scene.
(50) (1) to (24), (37) to (46), (48), (49) having a function of attempting to reproduce video recorded on a storage medium when the vehicle is at a specific position; ) or the first electronic device in the system of any one of (26) to (32).
(51) A function to attempt to reproduce video at predetermined operation timings, such as the timing to start the operation of the parking monitoring function, the timing to turn on the power of the device, or the timing to turn off the power to the device itself, (1) to (24), (37) to (46), (48)-(50), or the first electronic device in the system of any one of (26) to (32).
(52) Any one of (1) to (24), (37) to (46), (48) to (51) having the function of playing a song before playing back the images recorded on the storage medium one electronic device, or the first electronic device in the system of any one of (26) through (32).
(53) When an error occurs during playback of an image recorded on a storage medium, or when playback is successful, playing predetermined music (1) to (24), (37) to (46) , any one of (48)-(52), or the first electronic device in the system of any one of (26)-(32).
(54) A different sound is output for each event recording, and furthermore, before the playback of the event-recorded image is started, the sound that was played during the event recording is played before playback. In any one of (1) to (24), (37) to (46), (48) to (53) electronic equipment or in any one of (26) to (32), having a function A first electronic device.

1 : System 1A : System 1B : System 1C : System 10 : Electronic device 11 : Control unit 12 : Input unit 13 : Display unit 14 : Audio output unit 15 : Photographing unit 16 : Communication unit 17 : Sensor unit 18 : Reader/writer 19 : terminal unit 20 : position information acquisition unit 21 : light emitting unit 22 : power control unit 30 : speed measuring device 41 : dashboard 61 : control unit 62 : voice input/output unit 63 : communication unit 64 : UI unit 65 : storage unit 100 : Photographing device 100A : Photographing device 100B : Photographing device 101 : Housing 102 : Joint rail 103 : Sound emission hole 104 : Microphone hole 111 : Processor 112 : Memory 113 : Clock unit 121 : Microphone 122 : Event recording button 123 : Operation unit 124 : Touch sensor 131 : Display surface 150 : Cable 151 : Imaging lens 161 : First communication unit 162 : Second communication unit 181 : Storage medium insertion port 191 : Camera jack 192 : Terminal 200 : Photographing equipment 300 : Cable 400 : Vehicle 400A: other vehicle 400B: other vehicle 401: windshield 402: rearview mirror 500: storage medium 600: information terminal 601: control unit 631: first communication unit 632: second communication unit 651: application 700: threatening device 701: light emission Unit 702: Sound output unit 703: Communication unit 800: In-vehicle device 801: Main unit 801A: Second in-vehicle device 801B: In-vehicle device 802: Fixed part 803: First in-vehicle device 804: Cable 805: Sound emission hole 806: Light emitting unit 807 : Mounting member 811 : Control unit 812 : Light receiving unit 813 : Display unit 814 : Audio output unit 815 : Radar receiving unit 816 : Wireless receiving unit 817 : Position information acquiring unit 818 : Communication unit 819 : Input unit 820 : Sensor Part 821 : Mounting part 822 : Power control part 823 : Terminal part 824 : Light emitting part 825 : Storage part 850 : Storage medium 900 : Bracket 910 : Base part 911 : Mounting surface 920 : Ball stud 921 : Ball part 930 : Socket part 940 : Nut 950 : Base portion 951 : Guide rail 952 : Tip portion 1000 : Photographing device 1011 : Upper surface 1012 : First side surface 1013 : Second side surface 1014 : Third side surface 1015 : Fourth side surface 1100 : Body portion 1110 : Operation unit 1120 : Display unit 1200 : Bracket 1231 : First button 1232 : Second button 1233 : Third button 1234 : Fourth button 1300 : Imaging lens 8011 : Housing 8013 : Mounting unit 8021 : Fixing member 8022 : Pedestal 8023 : Socket 8024 : Ball stud 8025 : Mounting member 8111 : Processor 8112 : Memory 8113 : Clock unit 8121 : Lens 8191 : Touch sensor 8192 : Microphone 8201 : Illuminance sensor window 8221 : Power switch

Claims (36)

An electronic device having a function of photographing an interior or exterior of a vehicle and a function of performing a predetermined action to intimidate a person inside or outside the vehicle. The electronic device according to claim 1, which has a parking monitoring function, and operates the parking monitoring function and performs the predetermined operation while the vehicle is parked. 3. The electronic device according to claim 2, wherein the predetermined operation notifies that a predetermined function has been executed. 4. The electronic device according to claim 3, wherein the predetermined operation is a dummy operation pretending that a predetermined function has been executed. A function of notifying a user in the vehicle interior using a predetermined component device; An electronic device having a function to perform an operation. The electronic device according to claim 5, which has a parking monitoring function, and operates the parking monitoring function and performs the predetermined operation while the vehicle is parked. 7. The electronic device according to claim 6, wherein the predetermined operation notifies that a predetermined function has been executed. 8. The electronic device according to claim 7, wherein the predetermined operation is a dummy operation pretending that a predetermined function has been executed. 9. The electronic device according to claim 3, 4, 7, or 8, wherein the predetermined function is a function that involves photographing the interior or exterior of the vehicle. 10. The electronic device according to claim 9, wherein the function accompanying photographing is a function accompanying transmission of an image photographed inside or outside the vehicle. 9. The electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the predetermined operation is performed when a predetermined condition suspected of occurrence of an abnormality is satisfied. 12. The electronic device according to claim 11, wherein the predetermined operation is performed when the predetermined condition regarding the movement is satisfied based on the function of detecting the movement of an object inside or outside the vehicle as the predetermined condition. 12. The electronic device according to claim 11, wherein said predetermined operation is changed stepwise or continuously. It has a communication function that wirelessly communicates with an external information terminal,
The electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the predetermined operation is performed when an instruction to perform the predetermined operation is received from the external information terminal through the wireless communication. 9. The electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the predetermined operation is performed by displaying on the display section. having a display,
16. The electronic device according to claim 15, wherein the predetermined operation is performed by displaying on the display unit. 16. The electronic device according to claim 15, wherein said operation is performed by displaying on a display section of an external device. 16. The electronic device according to claim 15, wherein the predetermined operation is an operation that repeats the first lighting and the second lighting or extinguishing of the display unit. The electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the predetermined action includes an action of outputting sound. 9. The recording function of recording an image of the interior or exterior of the vehicle or the sound of the exterior or interior of the vehicle during at least the period during which the predetermined operation is performed. 1. The electronic device according to item 1. 9. The electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 8, having a function of performing the operation in cooperation with an external monitoring device. 22. The electronic device according to claim 21, wherein the monitoring device has a function of performing an action directed toward people around the monitoring device in conjunction with performing the predetermined action in the electronic device itself. As a function of wirelessly communicating with an external information terminal, a first communication function of performing wireless communication in a first communication method, and wireless communication in a second communication method with a longer communicable distance or slower communication speed than the first communication method. and a second communication function for performing
9. The device according to any one of claims 1 to 8, having a function of executing a first function through communication using said first communication function and executing a second function through communication using said second communication function. electronics. The first function includes sending an image taken by the electronic device,
24. The electronic device according to claim 23, wherein said second function includes notifying execution of said predetermined operation. The information terminal according to claim 23,
A function of notifying a user of the state of communication with the electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 8 for each of the wireless communication using the first communication method and the wireless communication using the second communication method. Information terminal. a first electronic device, which is the electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 8;
a second electronic device communicable with the first electronic device;
have
A system in which the second electronic device has a function of operating according to the state of the first electronic device transmitted from the first electronic device. 27. The system of claim 26, wherein said status is communicated that said first electronic device has activated a parking monitoring function. The state includes a state in which the first electronic device, which performs the predetermined operation according to the display on the display unit, performs the predetermined operation,
The second electronic device has a display unit, and a function of performing display according to the predetermined operation using the display unit in response to being notified of the state in which the predetermined operation has been performed. 27. The system of claim 26. 27. The system according to claim 26, wherein said first electronic device has a function of operating based on setting information set by said second electronic device. 27. The system according to claim 26, wherein said first electronic device has a function of changing said predetermined action based on the current position with respect to the specific area notified from said second electronic device. 27. The system according to claim 26, wherein said first electronic device has a function of communicating with an external information terminal via said second electronic device. The first electronic device does not have a display unit or has a display unit smaller in size than the display unit of the second electronic device,
Having a function of displaying an image captured by another imaging device on the display unit of the second electronic device,
27. The system of claim 26. An electronic device that is the second electronic device in the system of claim 26. A program for causing a computer to realize the function of the electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 8 or the function of the first electronic device in the system according to claim 26. A program for causing a computer to implement the function of the electronic device according to claim 33. A program for causing a computer to implement the functions of the information terminal according to claim 25.

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