JP3687551B2 - Warning device - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a warning device that promotes appropriate use of a vehicle safety device.
[0002]
[Prior art]
Conventionally, as warning devices provided in vehicles, for example, warning lights that are turned on when a seat belt is not worn, warnings that are turned on when a side brake is pulled, and the like are known. These warning devices arouse the user's attention and encourage proper use of the vehicle and safety equipment. Moreover, the user should understand the meaning of the warning by these warning devices, and should try safe driving.
[0003]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, the user may not understand the dangers of using the vehicle without improving the act or situation that was warned. Therefore, even if the warning light is turned on, there is a concern that there is a user who does not notice or ignores even if he / she notices it.
[0004]
This invention is made | formed in view of such a situation, and it aims at providing the warning apparatus which can make a user fully understand the meaning of a warning and can raise the awareness with respect to safety.
[0005]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to achieve the above object, the warning device according to the first aspect of the present invention includes a use state detection unit that detects a use state of safety equipment mounted on a vehicle, and a safety that is used and detected by the use state detection unit. configuration comprising a determination unit uses state of the equipment is whether it is appropriate, the determination unit, when the state of use of safety equipment is determined to be inappropriate, and a warning means for performing a predetermined warning Take.
[0006]
In this way, the use state of the safety equipment is detected, it is determined whether or not the use state of the safety equipment being used is appropriate, and if it is determined to be inappropriate, a warning is given. As a result, safe operation of the vehicle can be realized.
[0007]
Here, when the state of use of safety equipment is determined to be inappropriate by the determination unit, Ru further comprising Tei display means for displaying a disadvantage that safety equipment can occur if not properly used.
[0008]
In this way, when there is a warning, an inconvenience that may occur when the safety equipment is not used correctly is displayed, so that the user can fully understand the meaning of the warning and raise awareness of safety.
[0009]
According to a second aspect of the invention, the warning device according to claim 1, characterized in that the display means displays the correct use of the safety equipment.
[0010]
Thus, since the correct usage method of safety equipment is guided, it is possible to prompt the user to use the vehicle appropriately.
[0011]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. This embodiment is a warning device mounted on an automobile.
[0012]
FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of a warning device according to an embodiment of the present invention. The warning device according to the present embodiment includes a use state detection unit 1, a determination unit 2, a warning unit 3, a display unit 4, and an audio output unit 5, which are mutually connected by a control bus 6. It is connected.
[0013]
The use state detecting means 1 includes various sensors for detecting the wearing state of the safety equipment, and detects the wearing state of the seat belt, the wearing state of the child seat , the use position of the headless train, and the like, and outputs it as data. In addition, an occupant detection sensor is used to detect the angle of the seat back, the seating position of the occupant, and whether the child seat is mounted backwards on the passenger seat of a car equipped with a passenger seat airbag.
[0014]
Here, the wearing state is a concept that includes not only whether or not a safety device is used but also whether or not it is properly worn. In other words, even if a seat belt is used, it cannot be said that the seat belt is not properly worn unless the shoulder anchor of the seat belt is set so that the belt covers the shoulder of the occupant. In order to detect whether or not these safety equipments are properly worn, for example, a technique using image recognition can be employed. That is, it is possible to detect whether the height of the shoulder anchor of the seat belt has been adjusted appropriately by inputting an image taken from the front of the occupant and recognizing the positions of eyes, shoulders, etc. from the image. is there. In addition to the above, the use state detection means 1 includes all sensors for collecting information on the wearing state of the safety equipment of the automobile.
[0015]
In addition, the use state detection means 1 includes the accelerator depression by the vehicle user, the traveling speed, the ABS (anti-lock breaking (or break) system) operating state, the time, the transition of the engine speed, and the transmission setting. (Parking, reverse, drive, neutral, etc.), use status of right / left turn signals, headlamp lighting status, etc. are detected and output as data. In addition, it is possible to detect the degree of acceleration and deceleration using the G sensor, the degree of braking, and the current position of the vehicle using GPS (Global Positioning Satellite (or System)). Furthermore, it is also possible to detect the presence and level of luer alcohol put to the user by utilizing the air volume analyzer or liquor smell detector.
[0016]
Further, the use state detection means 1 detects the degree of reduction of consumable parts of the automobile, such as tires and clutches. In addition, it detects a failure state of the automobile, for example, a lamp burnout, oil loss or dirt, water temperature abnormality, and the like. That is, the use state detection means 1 includes all sensors for collecting information on the operation state of the automobile.
[0017]
The determination unit 2 determines whether or not the usage state detected by the usage state detection unit 1 conforms to a predetermined standard. Judgment criteria are provided for each of the various sensors. For example, for the height of the headrest rain bets, when the center position of the headrest rain preparative user's ear is that the proper height in the same height, which are out of this height, Judgment of nonconformity is made. This determination result is output as data.
[0018]
The warning unit 3 issues a warning when the use state does not conform to a predetermined standard as a result of the determination by the determination unit 2. The warning is performed, for example, by turning on a warning lamp or an alarm. It is also possible to give a warning together with the display unit 4 and the audio output unit 5.
[0019]
The display means 4 is composed of a liquid crystal display, for example, and displays characters, still images, and moving images. In addition, when a warning is issued by the warning means 3, it is possible to display the warning content as an image. The voice output means 5 outputs voice guidance, sound effects, etc. by words together with the screen display on the display means 4 or alone. The audio output means 5 includes, for example, an amplifier unit, a CD player, a DVD player, a CD-ROM drive, an MP3 player, a stereo speaker, and the like, and can reproduce and output audio data and audio data.
[0020]
Next, the operation of the warning device according to the present embodiment configured as described above will be described. FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing the operation of the warning device according to the present embodiment. First, the use state detection unit 1 detects the use state of the safety device from various sensors (step S1). Next, the determination means 2 determines whether or not the usage status is correct from the detection result in step S1 (step S2). If it is correct, the process ends. If it is not correct, the display means 4 displays the current use status (step S3).
[0021]
FIG. 3 is an example of a screen in which the usage status is displayed on the display means in step S3. As shown in FIG. 3, the belt height (seat belt height), seatback angle (seat back angle), and seat belt (seat belt wearing) are shown as being used correctly. Items that are used correctly may be displayed in a green or blue color, for example. It is also possible to output a sound from the sound output means 5 to make the user confirm that each item is correctly attached. For example, the voice guidance “The seat belt is correctly worn” may be given.
[0022]
However, head For restraint (height of the headrest rain theft), it has not been adjusted correctly. Items that are not used correctly may be displayed in red, for example, to alert the user. Further, for example, a sound such as “ Headless train is not properly adjusted” may be output from the sound output means 5.
[0023]
Next, an inconvenience that may occur when the safety device is not used correctly is displayed as a moving image (step S4). This is a warning to the user. Here, such a moving image is referred to as “a movie like this” to alert the user. Figure 4 is an example of a screen displaying a disadvantage which can occur when the headrest rain bets is not properly adjusted. 4 (a) is headrest rain bets are not adjusted correctly, when in the position lower than the correct height, shows the state of the shock immediately before from the rear, for example a rear-end collision, such as the (b) is The state immediately after receiving the impact is shown. FIGS. 4A and 4B are a part of a moving image, and these are actually displayed continuously. For example, when the headless train is located at a position lower than the appropriate height, when the impact force is applied from the rear, the driver's neck is bent backward greatly, and a state in which a large damage is given to the periphery of the neck is shown.
[0024]
When displaying a moving image, the voice output means 5 makes a sound such as a sound of sudden braking and a tire squeezing, a sound of another car colliding with the rear of the car, and a voice screaming by a person such as “Dangerous!” Reproduce as audio data and appeal to the user that it was in a dangerous state.
[0025]
In this way, the user's attention can be further aroused by outputting the sound.
[0026]
After displaying that it is in such a dangerous state, the correct usage method of the safety device is displayed as a moving image (step S5). Here, such a moving image is referred to as a “correct usage movie” to encourage the user to use it appropriately. FIG. 5 is an example of a screen that displays correct usage. FIG. 5 (a) is a screen in which a focused safety device (here, a headless train ) is shown in red to make the user pay attention, and FIG. 5 (b) is a screen showing a state adjusted to an appropriate height. is there. FIGS. 5A and 5B are part of a moving image, and these are actually displayed continuously. For example, the moving image is displayed so as to rise along the arrow from the state where the headless train is low as shown in FIG. 5A to the position shown in FIG.
[0027]
In this way, when there is a warning, guidance is provided on how to use the vehicle that satisfies the conditions, so that the user can be encouraged to use the vehicle appropriately.
[0028]
The timing of the warning to the user is, for example, when the user inserts a key into the ignition switch and turns the key to the accessory position, or when the shift lever enters the D range, the traveling speed is a predetermined value. Or when the traveling speed becomes a predetermined value or less, or when the automobile stops. Specifically, it is considered that the warning timing regarding the safety device is desirable when the shift lever enters the D range.
[0029]
Thus, according to the warning device according to the present embodiment, the use state of the safety equipment is detected, it is determined whether or not the use state of the safety equipment being used is appropriate, and is inappropriate. If determined, a warning is given. As a result, safe operation of the vehicle can be realized.
[0030]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, the warning device according to the present invention includes the use state detection means for detecting the use state of the safety equipment mounted on the vehicle, and the use state of the used safety equipment detected by the use state detection means. The configuration includes a determination unit that determines whether or not the safety device is appropriate, and a warning unit that performs a predetermined warning when the determination unit determines that the use state of the safety equipment is inappropriate.
[0031]
In this way, the use state of the safety equipment is detected, it is determined whether or not the use state of the safety equipment being used is appropriate, and if it is determined to be inappropriate, a warning is given. As a result, safe operation of the vehicle can be realized.
[0032]
In addition, there is also provided display means for displaying inconveniences that may occur when the safety equipment is not used correctly when it is determined by the determination means that the use state of the safety equipment is inappropriate.
[0033]
For this reason, when there is a warning, an inconvenience that may occur when the safety equipment is not used correctly is displayed, so that the user can fully understand the meaning of the warning and raise awareness of safety.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of a warning device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing the operation of the warning device according to the present embodiment.
FIG. 3 is an example of a screen on which usage status is displayed on the display means.
4 (a) is headrest rain bets are not adjusted correctly, when in the position lower than the correct height, Ri FIG der showing from behind, for example, a state of shock immediately before such collision, ( b) is a diagram showing a state immediately after receiving an impact.
5 (a) is Ri FIG der showing a screen for attention focused to the safety device in the red, (b) are screen showing the state in which adjustment to the proper height.
[Explanation of symbols]
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Usage state detection means, 2 ... Determination means, 3 ... Warning means, 4 ... Display means, 5 ... Audio | voice output means, 6 ... Control bus.
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Claims (2)

Use state detection means for detecting the use state of safety equipment mounted on the vehicle;
Determination means for determining whether or not the use state of the safety equipment being used detected by the use state detection means is appropriate;
By the determining means, when the use status of the safety equipment is determined to be inappropriate, and warning means for performing a predetermined warning,
By the determining means, when the use status of the safety equipment is determined to be inappropriate, and wherein Rukoto and display means for displaying a disadvantage that the safety equipment may occur if not properly used Warning device to do. The display means a warning device according to claim 1, wherein the displaying the correct use of the safety equipment.

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