JP3050935U - Road traffic information receiving device - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [Purpose] Provided is a road traffic information receiving apparatus which can easily select a required road traffic information display screen without error and is suitable for use in a fixed location. A receiving unit main body for receiving a road traffic information and obtaining a video output for displaying the road traffic information together with map information on a display device, an operation unit for key-operating the operation of the receiving unit main body, a commercial power supply In a road traffic information receiving device provided with a case 21 and a power supply unit 17 for converting the DC power into a DC power supply and supplying the power to each unit, the operation unit 14 adjusts the received radio wave with a radio wave selection key.
a, and a screen selection operation unit 14b for selecting and operating a screen displayed on the display device 18 with keys. The keys of the screen selection operation unit 14b are arranged on the front side, which is the main operation side of the case 21. The radio wave selection key of the received radio wave selection operation section 14a is arranged on the rear side or the side of the case 21 excluding the front side.

Description

[Detailed description of the invention]

[0001]

[Technical field to which the invention belongs]

 The present invention is a device that receives road traffic information such as traffic congestion information and traffic regulations and displays the information on a display device.In particular, reception of road traffic information with improved operability so that it can be used in a fixed location. It concerns the device.

[0002]

[Prior art]

 With the remarkable development of the popularization of automobiles in recent years, the need for computerization of automobiles is increasing. In order to respond to such demands, the computerization of automobiles using communication systems such as automobiles and mobile phones has been rapidly progressing, but more recently, in response to the demands of drivers in moving vehicles. Advanced systems such as road traffic information systems and navigation systems are being developed.

[0003] In a conventional road traffic information system, road traffic information transmitted along with a normal FM wave is received, and traffic congestion information, traffic regulation, and the like are displayed on a display device together with map information. A receiving device is used. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing the appearance of a conventional road traffic information receiving device. In this receiving apparatus 1, a remote control unit 3 is pulled out from a side of a main body 2 of the receiving apparatus for road traffic information placed in a case formed in a flat box shape by a cord, and power is supplied to the other side. A code 4, an antenna terminal 5, and a video output terminal 6 are provided. In such a receiving device 1, a receiving device main body 2 is fixed to a floor of a vehicle or the like, a remote control unit 3 is arranged near a driver's hand, a power supply cord 4 is connected to a battery of the vehicle, and an antenna terminal is connected. 5 is connected to an antenna, and the video output terminal 6 is connected to a display device. The remote control unit 3 includes an operation unit 7 provided at the end of the cord and having a size that can be operated with one hand, a power switch, a key for performing an FM wave reception selection operation, a display screen operation key, and the like. Are located. The driver of the vehicle adjusts the reception selection key so that it can receive the FM wave for transmitting the road traffic information, and selects the screen displayed on the display device using the keys for operating the display screen. Information such as information and traffic regulations can be viewed. Recently, road traffic information can be received by so-called personal computer communication, but a special contract is required to receive it, and it costs a lot. Therefore, there is an advantage that road traffic information by FM broadcasting without charge can be easily used.

[0004]

[Problems to be solved by the invention]

 The conventional road traffic information receiving apparatus 1 needs to be operated by a reception selection key of the control unit 3 in order to receive FM waves in an area where the vehicle is operated. However, when the reception selection key is operated, it may take time for the road traffic information to be displayed on the display device, and the user may accidentally touch the reception selection key to deviate from the FM wave that has been properly received. In such a case, there was a problem that it took time to make the adjustment and it took time to display. That is, since the conventional road traffic information receiving apparatus 1 is manufactured on the assumption that it is mounted on a vehicle and used, the control section 3 is provided with a screen selection key and an FM radio wave reception adjustment key. Power is supplied from the vehicle battery and is not suitable for use in certain fixed locations. Therefore, in order for an administrator of a distribution center or the like to notify road congestion information or traffic regulations etc. to each vehicle being delivered using a mobile phone or to provide a customer such as a gasoline stand as a traffic information service, There is no need to constantly adjust the FM radio wave reception adjustment key in the road traffic information receiving device 1. In particular, when a general customer at the gasoline stand operates the keys, only the screen selection is sufficient. It is desirable that the adjustment keys be located where they cannot be touched.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and allows a user to easily select a required road traffic information display screen without error, and to provide a road traffic information suitable for use in a fixed location. An object is to provide a receiving device.

[0006]

[Means for Solving the Problems]

 In order to achieve the above object, the road traffic information receiving device of the present invention receives a road traffic information transmitted by being superimposed on an FM radio wave, and outputs a video output for displaying the road traffic information together with the map information on a display device. In a road traffic information receiving apparatus provided with a case, a receiving unit main body for obtaining the power, an operation unit for operating keys by the operation of the receiving unit main unit, and a power supply unit for converting commercial power into DC power and supplying it to each unit are provided. The operation unit includes a reception radio wave selection operation unit that performs an adjustment operation on a reception radio wave with a radio wave selection key, and a screen selection operation unit that selects and operates a screen displayed on the display device with keys. The keys of the selection operation unit are arranged on the front side, which is the main operation side of the case, and the radio wave selection keys of the reception radio wave selection operation unit are arranged on the back side or side surface excluding the front side of the case. And It is characterized in. The keys of the screen selection operation unit are arranged on the front side of the case, and the radio wave selection keys of the reception radio wave selection operation unit are arranged on the back or side of the case except for the front side of the case. This eliminates the need to touch the selection key, allows the user to easily select the required road traffic information display screen without error, and provides a device suitable for use in a fixed location.

[0007] The case further includes an automatic screen control unit for automatically displaying a screen of road traffic information displayed on a display device by the receiving unit main body at predetermined time intervals while sequentially changing the area. However, it is preferable in that the screen can be automatically changed and displayed.

[0008]

[Embodiment of the invention]

 Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail with reference to an embodiment shown in the drawings. 1 to 3 show a receiving device for road traffic information according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of the receiving device for road traffic information. FIG. 2 illustrates an appearance of the receiving device for road traffic information. FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating the rear side of the road traffic information receiving device.

In these figures, a road traffic information receiving apparatus 10 of the present embodiment is connected to an antenna 11 for receiving FM radio waves via an antenna terminal 12, and a receiving unit main body 13 for receiving road traffic information; An operation unit 14 for manually operating a key of the operation of the receiving unit body 13, an automatic screen control unit 15 having a timer for sequentially selecting a screen of information to be received at a constant interval, and It comprises a video output terminal 16 to be output, a power supply unit 17 for supplying DC power to each unit, and the like. The operation unit 14 includes a reception radio wave selection operation unit 14a for performing an operation for selecting a reception radio wave, and a screen selection operation unit 14b for selecting and operating a screen to be displayed. Then, the display device 18 is connected to the video output terminal 16.

The receiving unit body 13 receives road traffic information transmitted by being superimposed on a broadcast wave of an FM broadcasting station, and receives map information together with traffic congestion information, traffic regulations, required time between major points, a parking area, and the like. This is the part that obtains a video output suitable for displaying information or service area information. The screen output from the receiving unit body 13 includes a menu screen for selecting an initial display area, a screen displaying a map of the area selected on this menu screen and road traffic information, and the like. The automatic screen control section 15 is a section for automatically displaying a screen for displaying road traffic information at predetermined time intervals by sequentially changing areas, has a timer circuit for measuring time, and has a screen selection operation section. It operates according to the selection of 14a. The power supply unit 17 is a unit that converts a voltage of AC 100 V into a DC voltage and supplies the DC voltage to each unit.

The receiving unit main body 13, the operation unit 14, the automatic screen control unit 15, the power supply unit 17, and the like are housed in a substantially rectangular case 21. On the front side, which is the main operation side of the case 21, a cursor key 22 for moving a cursor constituting the screen selection operation section 14b, a decision key 23, a return key 24 for returning to the initial screen, and a power supply. A switch 25 is provided. On the back side of the case 21, an antenna terminal 12, a video output terminal 16, and a radio wave selection key 26 constituting the reception radio wave selection operation section 14a are arranged. A cord 27 provided with an insertion plug at a portion is pulled out from the back.

The road traffic information receiving apparatus 10 having the above configuration is arranged, for example, at a fixed place such as a distribution center, a parking area or a gas station in a predetermined area, and connects the antenna 11 to an antenna terminal. The cord 27 is connected to a generally used 100 V AC power supply, and the display device 18 such as a television is connected to a video output terminal. Next, when the power switch 25 is pressed and the reception of the radio wave is adjusted by operating the radio wave selection key 26 on the rear side in accordance with the instruction on the screen displayed on the display device 18, the road traffic superimposed on the FM radio wave is transmitted. The information is received by the receiving unit main body 13 via the antenna 11, and the display device 18 first displays a menu screen. Then, by operating the cursor keys 22 on the front side of the menu screen to select a necessary area, etc., and pressing the enter key 23, the congestion information, traffic regulations, the time required between major points, You can see parking area information and service area information. When the return key 24 is pressed, the display returns to the menu screen, and the user can see road traffic information and the like in other areas in the same manner. When the automatic screen control is selected on the menu screen, the automatic screen control unit 15 operates, and the screen displaying the road traffic information is automatically displayed at predetermined time intervals while sequentially changing the area. Furthermore, since it is not used by being mounted on a vehicle, a general commercial power supply can be used by the power supply unit 17.

Therefore, in the road traffic information receiving apparatus 10, in addition to the power switch 25, the cursor key 22 constituting the screen selection operation unit 14 b is provided on the front side of the case 21 which is the main operation side. Since only the key 23 and the return key 24 are provided, and the radio wave selection key 26 constituting the received radio wave selection operation unit 14 is arranged on the rear side, the received radio wave is touched by touching the radio wave selection key 26 during the screen selection operation. This can reduce the chances that you will not be able to see it again or that it will take time to adjust it again. That is, when the receiver 10 is used in a fixed area in a fixed area, it is sufficient to adjust the reception of the FM radio wave of the road traffic information that can be received in that area at first, and it is not necessary to adjust the frequency thereafter. The selection key 26 may be arranged, and it is preferable that the key of the screen selection operation unit 14b which is always operated is arranged on the front side. Further, in the present embodiment, the screen for automatically displaying the road traffic information is automatically displayed in different regions by operating the automatic screen control unit 15 by selection. Road traffic information can be provided for services to

In the above embodiment, an example will be described in which keys constituting the screen selection operation section 14b are arranged on the front side of the case 21 and keys constituting the reception radio wave selection operation section 14a are arranged on the back side. However, it is sufficient if keys for selecting a screen are arranged at least on the front side, which is the main operation side, and the radio wave selection key 26 is arranged on the rear side or side except the front side. It is not limited to the form.

[0015]

[Effect of the invention]

 As described above, in the road traffic information receiving device of the present invention, the keys of the screen selection operation unit are arranged on the front side of the case, and the reception radio wave selection operation unit is disposed on the back side or the side except the front side of the case. By arranging the radio wave selection key, you do not need to touch the radio wave selection key during screen operation, you can easily select the required road traffic information display screen without error, and use it in a fixed place. Suitable equipment can be provided.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a road traffic information receiving apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view illustrating the appearance of the road traffic information receiving apparatus according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating a back side of the road traffic information receiving apparatus according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view illustrating the appearance of a conventional road traffic information and receiving device.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Receiving apparatus of road traffic information 11 Antenna 12 Antenna terminal 13 Receiving main part 14 Operation part 14a Reception radio wave selection operation part 14b Screen selection operation part 15 Automatic screen control part 16 Video output terminal 17 Power supply part 18 Display device 21 Case 22 Cursor key 23 Enter key 24 Return key 25 Power switch 26 Radio wave select key 27 Code

Claims (2)

[Utility model registration claims] 1. A receiving section main body for receiving road traffic information transmitted by being superimposed on an FM radio wave and obtaining a video output for displaying road traffic information together with map information on a display device, and an operation of the receiving section main body. In a road traffic information receiving device provided in a case with an operation unit for operating a key and a power supply unit for converting commercial power to DC power and supplying the power to each unit, the operation unit adjusts a received radio wave with a radio wave selection key. And a screen selection operation unit for selecting and operating a screen displayed on the display device with keys, and the keys of the screen selection operation unit are a main operation side of the case. A road traffic information receiving apparatus, which is arranged on the front side, and wherein the radio wave selection key of the reception radio wave selection operation unit is arranged on the back side or the side except for the front side of the case. 2. An automatic screen control unit for automatically displaying a road traffic information screen, which is displayed on a display device by the receiving unit main body, in an area which is sequentially changed at predetermined time intervals, is further provided in the case. The road traffic information receiving device according to claim 1, wherein: