JP3827604B2 - Car position confirmation system using mobile phone, car position confirmation device, mobile phone and method - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
[Industrial application fields]
The present invention relates to a mobile phone. In particular, the present invention relates to an automobile position confirmation apparatus and method using a mobile phone to confirm the position of an automobile or the like.
[0002]
[Prior art]
Today, with the development of automobiles, everyone owns automobiles and uses them as a means of transportation to various places.
For this reason, it has become very difficult to find your own car parked in the parking lot with many cars lined up.
[0003]
In particular, it is very difficult to find your own car among many cars in a parking lot at night.
By the way, every car is equipped with a light that illuminates the road at night and a horn that sounds an alarm in the event of a danger.
Car lights and horns are usually not functioning when parked, but when you are looking for a parked car, if the light turns on or the horn rings, the position of the car you are looking for This helps to ease the difficulty of finding a car.
[0004]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
Therefore, in view of the above problems, an object of the present invention is to provide an automobile position confirmation device and method using a mobile phone, which facilitate the confirmation of the position of a parked automobile.
[0005]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
  In order to solve the above problems, the present invention provides:In a vehicle location confirmation system using a mobile phone having a short-range wireless communication function, input to the mobile phone, first ID information or a call number storage unit that holds ID information or a call number of the mobile phone The ID information or the calling number is compared with the ID information or the calling number held in the first ID information or the calling number storage unit. After receiving the ID information or the calling number from the vehicle position confirmation control unit and the vehicle position confirmation control unit that transmits the mobile phone to the vehicle by short-range wireless communication, after confirming the received ID information or the calling number, An automobile position confirmation system using a mobile phone, comprising: an automobile position confirmation device that turns on a light of the automobile or rings a hornI will provide a.
[0006]
  By this means, an automobile position confirmation device with a simple configuration is installed in an automobile using an existing mobile phone, and when searching for one's automobile from a number of automobiles in a parking lot, The parking position can be confirmed, and in particular, the parking position of the automobile can be easily confirmed at night.
  Furthermore, since the ID information or the calling number transmitted by the mobile phone includes a unique value, it is possible to distinguish individual mobile phones by using this value.
[0007]
  Further, the vehicle position confirmation device is provided with second ID information or calling number storage unit and a changeover switch, and writing to the second ID information or calling number storage unit is permitted by the changeover switch. Then, the ID information or the calling number previously received from the vehicle position confirmation control unit is held in the second ID information or the calling number storage unit, and the received ID information or the calling number is received. The received ID information or calling number from the mobile phone is compared each time to check whether or not they match.
  By this means, the ID information or the calling number of each mobile phone can be held in the automobile position confirmation device, and confirmation from other mobile phones can be prevented.
[0008]
  Further, in the mobile phone, the ID information or the calling number is input from a keyboard, displayed on the display unit of the mobile phone, and transmitted by pressing a button.
  This is to eliminate an error in inputting ID information or a calling number to be transmitted.
[0009]
  TheFurther, the automobile position confirmation device is provided with an LED, and the LED is turned on when the ID information or the calling number is normally held in the second ID information or the calling number storage unit.
[0010]
By this means, it is possible to avoid abnormal reception due to communication failure.
Further, the mobile phone is provided with a light lighting / horn ringing selection information storage unit, and the light lighting / horn ringing selection information storage unit is turned on only for the light, only for the horn, or for lighting the light. At the same time, select one of the ringing of the horn and hold information to be transmitted to the vehicle position confirmation device, the vehicle position confirmation device turns on the light based on the received selection information, or Ring the horn.
[0011]
By this means, depending on the parking lot environment, for example, when the noise is loud and dark, only the light of your car is turned on. In the dark, it is possible to easily check the parking position of one's car from a number of cars by simultaneously turning on the light and ringing the horn.
[0012]
Furthermore, based on pressing of the button of the said mobile telephone, the said vehicle position confirmation apparatus is made to blink the said light or the horn intermittently.
By this means, blinking of the light and intermittent ringing of the horn can be performed, so that it becomes possible to easily confirm the position of the own car according to the environment of the parking lot.
Further, the vehicle position confirmation device is provided with a light storage / horn ring pattern storage unit, and the light lighting / horn ring pattern storage unit holds a pattern of lighting the light and ringing the horn, The mobile phone has a light lighting / horn ringing selection storage unit, and the light lighting / horn ringing selection storage unit lights the light and selects the type of combination for ringing the horn, so that the vehicle position confirmation device The vehicle position confirmation device reads the pattern corresponding to the received selection information from the light lighting / horn ringing pattern storage unit and turns on the light, or rings the horn. Let
[0013]
By this means, it becomes possible to perform light lighting / horn sound optimal for the parking lot environment.
Furthermore, the vehicle position confirmation device further includes an LED, a speaker, a battery that lights the LED and supplies power for ringing the speaker, and a solar panel that generates power for charging the battery, and the LED Is turned on or the speaker is sounded.
[0014]
  By this means, the vehicle position confirmation device is realized in a small size and light weight, and wiring with the control unit of the vehicle is not required, and electric power can be supplied by itself, so that it is portable and detachable.
  In addition, the vehicle position confirmation device includes at least the position of the rear side of the rear mirror of the vehicle, the dashboard near the front window, the board near the rear window, and the anti-theft device.AlsoInstalled in one.
[0015]
  This means facilitates the installation of the vehicle position confirmation device in the vehicle.
  Furthermore, the automobile position confirmation device is provided in a motorcycle other than an automobile, an electric bicycle, a bicycle, and a wheelchair.
  By this means, the application range of the automobile position confirmation device is expanded.
  Furthermore, the present invention provides an automobile position confirmation device using a mobile phone having a short-range wireless communication function, and receives or holds ID information or a call number transmitted from the mobile phone to the car. A number storage unit, a changeover switch that allows the IC information or call information received from the mobile phone to be held in the ID information or call number storage unit in advance, and held in the ID information or call number storage unit The control unit that compares the ID information or calling number received with the ID information or calling number received from the mobile phone and turns on the light of the automobile or rings the horn if a match is confirmed An automobile position confirmation device using a mobile phone is provided.
  By this means, an automobile position confirmation device with a simple configuration is installed in an automobile using an existing mobile phone, and when searching for one's automobile from a number of automobiles in a parking lot, The parking position can be confirmed, and in particular, the parking position of the automobile can be easily confirmed at night.
  Furthermore, the ID information or the calling number of each mobile phone can be held in the automobile position confirmation device, and confirmation from other mobile phones can be prevented.
  Furthermore, the present invention providesIn a mobile phone having a short-range wireless communication function, ID information or a calling number storage unit that holds ID information or a calling number of the mobile phone, ID information or a calling number input to the mobile phone, and the ID The ID information or calling number stored in the information or calling number storage unit is compared, and the input ID information or calling number is transmitted from the mobile phone to the vehicle by short-range wireless communication only when they match. And a vehicle position confirmation control unit for confirming the ID information or calling number received for the vehicle, turning on the light of the vehicle after confirmation, or ringing a horn. I will provide a.
  By this means, an automobile position confirmation device with a simple configuration is installed in an automobile using an existing mobile phone, and when searching for one's automobile from a number of automobiles in a parking lot, The parking position can be confirmed, and in particular, the parking position of the automobile can be easily confirmed at night.
  Furthermore, since the ID information or the calling number transmitted by the mobile phone includes a unique value, it is possible to distinguish individual mobile phones by using this value.
[0016]
  TheIn addition, in the vehicle location confirmation method using a mobile phone having a short-range wireless communication function,The step of holding the ID information or calling number of the mobile phone and the ID information or calling number input to the mobile phone are compared with the held ID information or calling number. Transmitting the ID information or the calling number from the mobile phone to the vehicle by short-range wireless communication;Using a mobile phone comprising: receiving ID information or a calling number from the mobile phone; and confirming the received ID information or calling number, and then turning on a light of the automobile or ringing a horn. Provide a vehicle location confirmation method.
[0017]
  By this means, similarly to the above-described invention, using an existing mobile phone, an automobile position confirmation device with a simple configuration is installed in the automobile, and when searching for one's own automobile from many automobiles in a parking lot, It is possible to easily check the parking position of the own car, and particularly, it is possible to easily check the parking position of the car at night.
  Furthermore, since the ID information or the calling number transmitted by the mobile phone includes a unique value, it is possible to distinguish individual mobile phones by using this value.
[0018]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of a position confirmation apparatus using a mobile phone according to the present invention.
As shown in the figure, an automobile position confirmation device 20 using a mobile phone includes an automobile light / horn drive device 30 that is generally provided in an automobile at present, a mobile phone 40 that is currently generally used, and a mobile phone 40. Is connected to the vehicle light / horn drive device 30 and is connected to the vehicle light / horn drive device 30, and is configured by a vehicle position confirmation device 50 that turns on the light or sounds the horn.
[0019]
The car light / horn drive device 30 is provided with a light 31, which is a car headlight, and is usually used to illuminate the road during the night driving of the car, and is normally turned off when parking. Is in a state.
Instead of the light 31, a small lamp indicating the width of the vehicle, a fog lamp used when traveling in fog, a tail lamp, a brake lamp, an interior lamp, and an accessory lamp may be used.
[0020]
Further, the automobile light / horn drive device 30 is provided with a horn 32. The horn 32 usually sounds when the automobile is running, issues an alarm, and does not normally sound when parking.
A light driving circuit 33 is connected to the light 31, and the light driving circuit 33 drives the light 31 to turn on and off the light 31.
A horn drive circuit 34 is connected to the horn 32, and the horn drive circuit 34 drives the horn 32 to sound the horn 32.
[0021]
A vehicle control unit 35 is connected to the light drive circuit 33 and the horn drive circuit 34, and the vehicle control unit 35 performs general control of the vehicle including the light drive circuit 33 and the horn drive circuit 34.
Next, the mobile phone 40 is provided with an input unit 41. The input unit 41 includes a keyboard or the like, and inputs various information.
[0022]
Further, the mobile phone 40 is provided with a display unit 42. The display unit 42 is configured by a display such as a liquid crystal and displays various information.
Further, the mobile phone 40 is provided with a storage unit 43. The storage unit 43 includes a nonvolatile memory and a volatile memory, and holds various programs and various information.
[0023]
The storage unit 43 is provided with ID information or a calling number storage unit 43A, and the ID information or calling number storage unit 43A holds the ID information or the calling number of the mobile phone 40.
Further, the mobile phone 40 is provided with an automobile position confirmation request button (CALL) 44. When the automobile position confirmation request button 44 is pressed (ON), the automobile position confirmation device 50 confirms the automobile position. Request to turn on the light / ring the horn.
[0024]
Further, the cellular phone 40 is provided with a transmission unit 45 and a reception unit 46. The transmission unit 45 and the reception unit 46 perform modulation / demodulation of transmission / reception with a base station (not shown) and encoding / decoding of voice.
Furthermore, the transmission unit 45 and the reception unit 46 are provided with a short-distance transmission unit 45A and a short-distance reception unit 45B, respectively. This is a wireless module that is used in a short distance of about 100 meters, and uses a frequency band that does not require permission to use radio waves. The module is composed of Bluetooth and wireless LAN (Local Area Network) modules.
[0025]
The transmitting unit 45 and the receiving unit 46 are connected to an antenna 48, and the antenna 48 is usually used for transmitting and receiving radio waves to and from the base station.
Further, the mobile phone 40 is provided with a control unit 47, which is composed of a CPU (Central Processing Unit), an input unit 41, a display unit 42, a storage unit 43, an automobile position confirmation request button 44, a transmission. The unit 45 and the receiver 46 are connected to control the entire mobile phone 40.
[0026]
The control unit 47 of the mobile phone 40 is provided with a remote control unit 47A. The remote control unit 47A is usually connected to a headset or the like via the short-distance transmission unit 45A, the short-distance reception unit 45B, and the antenna 48. Control communication.
Furthermore, the remote control unit 47A is provided with a vehicle position confirmation control unit 47B. The vehicle position confirmation control unit 47B inputs the ID information or the calling number of the mobile phone 40 from the input unit 41, and further confirms the vehicle position. When the request button 44 is pressed (ON), an automobile position confirmation request for transmitting ID information or a calling number is input.
[0027]
Further, the vehicle position confirmation control unit 47B causes the display unit 42 to display the input ID information or calling number. This is to ensure that input can be made.
The vehicle position confirmation control unit 47B compares the ID information or calling number input from the input unit 41 with the ID information or calling number stored in the ID information or calling number storage unit 43A. The input of the position confirmation request is waited for and transmitted to the short distance transmission unit 45A. This is to prevent transmission of erroneously input ID information or calling number.
[0028]
Next, the vehicle location confirmation device 50 is provided with ID information or a calling number storage unit 51, and the ID information or calling number storage unit 51 is composed of a volatile memory, and the ID information or the calling number of the mobile phone 40. The same ID information or calling number as the number storage unit 43A is stored in advance.
Further, the vehicle position confirmation device 50 is provided with a receiving unit 52 and an antenna 53. The receiving unit 52 demodulates the radio wave received from the mobile phone 40 by the antenna 53 and returns it to the ID information or the calling number.
[0029]
Further, the automobile position confirmation device 50 is provided with a changeover switch 55 for writing ID information or a calling number, and the changeover switch 55 is used for permitting a write operation to the ID information or calling number storage unit 51. The This is because the vehicle location confirmation device 50 holds the ID information or the calling number of each mobile phone.
Further, the vehicle position confirmation device 50 is provided with an LED (calling diode) 56, and the LED 56 is turned on when the ID information or the calling number storage unit 51 is normally written with the ID information or the calling number. Used to do. This is to avoid communication failure.
[0030]
The vehicle position confirmation device 50 is provided with a control unit 54, which is composed of a CPU and is connected to the ID information or calling number storage unit 51, the reception unit 52, the changeover switch 55, and the LED 56, and the vehicle position confirmation device. The whole of 50 is controlled.
In particular, the control unit 54 performs control for writing information to the ID information or calling number storage unit 51 and setting information on lighting / horning to the vehicle control unit 35 of the vehicle light / horn drive device 30.
[0031]
FIG. 2 is a diagram for explaining an example of ID information or calling number held in the ID information or calling number storage unit 43A in the storage unit 43 in FIG.
As shown in the figure, the ID information or calling number of the mobile phone 40 is held in the ID information or calling number storage unit 43A with 11 digits as an example.
FIG. 3 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a series of operations for writing from the mobile phone 40 to the ID information or the calling number storage unit 51 of the automobile position confirmation device 50.
[0032]
As shown in this figure, in step S101, the controller 54 of the vehicle position confirmation device 50 permits writing to the ID information or calling number storage unit 51 when the writing changeover switch 55 is turned ON. Prepare to write ID information or calling number.
In step S102, the remote control unit 47A of the control unit 47 of the mobile phone 40 displays “automobile location confirmation function” on the display unit 42 of the mobile phone 40 in response to the vehicle location confirmation request from the vehicle location confirmation request button 44. Let
[0033]
In step S <b> 103, the vehicle position confirmation control unit 47 </ b> B causes the display unit 42 to display “ID information or calling number writing function” in response to writing of ID information or calling number from the input unit 41.
In step S104, the automobile position confirmation control unit 47B monitors whether the input unit 41 inputs ID information or a calling number.
[0034]
In step S105, the vehicle position confirmation control unit 47B causes the display unit 42 to display the ID information or the calling number input by the input unit 41.
In step S106, the vehicle position confirmation control unit 47B compares the ID information or calling number held in the ID information or calling number storage unit 43A with the input ID information or calling number.
[0035]
In step S107, the vehicle position confirmation control unit 47B determines whether or not they match in the comparison. If they do not match, the process returns to step S103 and the above steps are repeated.
In step S108, if the vehicle position confirmation control unit 47B matches the comparison, the vehicle position confirmation request button 44 is pressed, and the ID information or the calling number is transmitted via the short distance transmission unit 45A and the antenna 48. And sent.
[0036]
Thus, in step S102 to step S108, the mobile phone 40 performs a calling process for writing the ID information or the calling number in the ID information or the calling number storage unit 51.
In step S <b> 109, the control unit 54 of the vehicle position confirmation device 50 receives the ID information or the calling number via the antenna 53 and the receiving unit 52, and writes the ID information or the calling number storage unit 51. .
[0037]
In step S110, the control unit 54 determines whether or not the writing of the ID information or the calling number storage unit 51 has been normally performed. If the writing is abnormal, the process returns to step S103, and the above steps are repeated.
In step S111, the control unit 54 turns on the LED 55 when the writing is normal.
[0038]
In step S112, when the write selector switch 55 is turned off, the process is terminated.
In this manner, in step S109 to step S112, the automobile position confirmation device 50 performs a process of writing the received ID information or calling number in the ID information or calling number storage unit 51.
[0039]
Further, the vehicle position confirmation device 50 is provided with a receiving unit 52 and an antenna 53. The receiving unit 52 demodulates the radio wave received from the mobile phone 40 by the antenna 53 and returns it to the ID information or the calling number.
Since the ID information or the calling number transmitted from the mobile phone 40 includes a unique value, it is possible to distinguish the individual mobile phone 40 by using this value, and to confirm the position of the vehicle. By inputting the ID information or the calling number of each mobile phone 40 to the device 50, the vehicle position confirmation device 50 can be easily identified.
[0040]
FIG. 4 is a flowchart for explaining a series of operations of the vehicle position confirmation apparatus 20 using the mobile phone in FIG.
As shown in the figure, in step S121, the remote control unit 47A of the control unit 47 of the mobile phone 40 responds to the request for vehicle position confirmation from the input unit 41 on the display unit 42 of the mobile phone 40. "Function" is displayed.
[0041]
In step S122, the vehicle position confirmation control unit 47B monitors whether the input unit 41 inputs ID information or a calling number.
In step S123, the vehicle position confirmation control unit 47B causes the display unit 42 to display the ID information or the calling number input by the input unit 41.
In step S124, the vehicle position confirmation control unit 47B compares the ID information or calling number held in the ID information or calling number storage unit 43A with the input ID information or calling number.
[0042]
In step S125, the vehicle position confirmation control unit 47B determines whether or not they match in the comparison. If they do not match, the process returns to step S122 and repeats the steps.
In step S126, if the vehicle position confirmation control unit 47B matches the above comparison, the vehicle position confirmation request button 44 is pressed to send the ID information or the calling number via the short distance transmission unit 45A and the antenna 48. To send.
[0043]
In step S <b> 127, the control unit 54 of the automobile position confirmation device 50 receives the ID information or the calling number from the mobile phone 40 via the antenna 53 and the reception unit 52.
In step S128, the control unit 54 compares the ID information or calling number held in the ID information or calling number storage unit 51 with the received ID information or calling number. This is to prevent confirmation from other mobile phones.
[0044]
In step S129, the control unit 54 determines whether or not they match in the comparison. If they do not match, the control unit 54 returns to step S127 and repeats the steps.
In step S130, when the comparison results in the comparison, the control unit 54 sends the light drive circuit 33 and the horn drive circuit 34 from the control unit 54 of the vehicle position confirmation device 50 to the vehicle control unit 35 of the vehicle light / horn drive device 30. Drive.
[0045]
In step S131, the light 31 is turned on for a certain period of time, the horn 32 is sounded, and the process ends.
Therefore, according to the present invention, when the automobile position confirmation device 50 is installed in a car and a lot of cars are parked in the parking lot, the mobile phone 40 that is usually carried around is used when searching for the car. This makes it possible to easily check the parking position of one's car. In particular, it is possible to easily check the parking position of the vehicle at night by turning on the light of the vehicle, the interior light, and the like.
[0046]
FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of the first modification in FIG. As shown in this figure, in comparison with FIG. 1, the storage unit 43 is provided with a light lighting / horn ringing selection information storage unit 43B in addition to the ID information or calling number storage unit 43A.
The light lighting / horn ringing selection information storage unit 43B holds information for selecting light lighting or ringing of the horn.
[0047]
Further, the vehicle position confirmation control unit 47B of the remote control unit 47A inputs selection information for lighting / horn ringing in addition to the input of the ID information or calling number of the mobile phone 40 from the input unit 41. When the position confirmation request button 44 is pressed (ON), the vehicle position confirmation request for transmitting the ID information, the calling number, and the light lighting / horn ringing selection information is input.
[0048]
Further, the vehicle position confirmation control unit 47B causes the display unit 42 to display light lighting / horn ringing selection information in addition to the input ID information or calling number. This is to make sure that input is performed and selection information can be easily selected.
The vehicle position confirmation control unit 47B compares the ID information or calling number input from the input unit 41 with the ID information or calling number stored in the ID information or calling number storage unit 43A. Waiting for the input of the position confirmation request, the information is transmitted to the short-distance transmission unit 45A together with the light lighting / horn ringing selection information and the ON / OFF information of the vehicle position confirmation request button 44.
[0049]
In particular, the control unit 54 of the vehicle position confirmation device 50 selects the lighting / horn sound for the vehicle control unit 35 of the vehicle light / horn drive device 30 in addition to the ID information or the writing control to the calling number storage unit 51. Control for setting information, ON / OFF information of the vehicle position confirmation request button 44 is performed.
FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining an example of light lighting / horn ringing selection information held in the light lighting / horn ringing selection information storage unit 43B in FIG.
[0050]
As shown in this figure, as an example of light lighting / horn ringing, three types of lighting of light only, ringing of horn only, lighting of light and horn ringing are stored in advance in the light lighting / horn ringing selection information storage unit 43B. For example, as a default, “light on only” is selected at the “re” point, and the selection information can be changed by display on the display unit 42. In this way, the obtained one selection information is sent from the light lighting / horn ringing selection information storage unit 43B via the vehicle position confirmation control unit 47B, the short-distance transmission unit 45A, and the antenna 48, and then the vehicle position confirmation device. 50.
[0051]
7 and 8 are flowcharts for explaining a series of operations of the automobile position confirmation device 20 using the mobile phone in FIG.
As shown in FIG. 7, in step S <b> 141, the remote control unit 47 </ b> A of the control unit 47 of the mobile phone 40 responds to the vehicle position confirmation request from the vehicle position confirmation request button 44 on the display unit 42 of the mobile phone 40. "Auto position confirmation function" is displayed.
[0052]
In step S142, the vehicle position confirmation control unit 47B monitors whether the input unit 41 inputs ID information or a calling number.
In step S143, the vehicle position confirmation control unit 47B causes the display unit 42 to display the ID information or the calling number input by the input unit 41.
In step S144, the vehicle location confirmation control unit 47B compares the ID information or calling number held in the ID information or calling number storage unit 43A with the input ID information or calling number.
[0053]
In step S145, the vehicle position confirmation control unit 47B determines whether or not they match in the comparison. If they do not match, the process returns to step S142 and the above steps are repeated.
In step S146, if the vehicle position confirmation control unit 47B agrees with the above comparison, pressing the vehicle position confirmation request button 44 causes the ID information or the calling number and the light lighting / horn ringing selection information storage unit 43B to be stored. The held light lighting / horn ringing selection information and ON / OFF information of the vehicle position confirmation request button 44 are transmitted via the short-distance transmission unit 45A and the antenna 48.
[0054]
In step S147, the control unit 54 of the vehicle position confirmation device 50 receives the ID information or calling number, light lighting / horn ringing selection information, vehicle position confirmation request button 44 from the mobile phone 40 via the antenna 53 and the reception unit 52. ON / OFF information is received.
In step S148, the control unit 54 compares the ID information or calling number held in the ID information or calling number storage unit 51 with the received ID information or calling number.
[0055]
In step S149, the control unit 54 determines whether or not they match in the comparison. If they do not match, the control unit 54 returns to step S147 and repeats the steps.
In step S150, if the control unit 54 agrees with the above comparison, the light lighting / horn ringing selection information is transferred from the control unit 54 of the vehicle position confirmation device 50 to the vehicle control unit 35 of the vehicle light / horn drive device 30. ON / OFF information of the vehicle position confirmation request button 44 is output.
[0056]
As shown in FIG. 8, in step S <b> 151, the vehicle control unit 35 of the vehicle light / horn drive device 30 determines whether or not the input information for lighting / horn sounding is selection information for lighting only the light.
In step S <b> 152, the vehicle control unit 35 drives the light driving circuit 33 according to the ON / OFF information of the vehicle position confirmation request button 44 when the selection information for turning on only the light is input.
[0057]
In step S153, the light 31 is turned on, and the process ends.
In step S154, if the input light lighting / horn ringing selection information is not lighting only the light, the vehicle control unit 35 determines whether or not the horn alone is ringing.
In step S155, in the case where the vehicle control unit 35 inputs the selection information for ringing only the horn, the vehicle control unit 35 sets the horn drive circuit 34 according to the ON / OFF information of the vehicle position confirmation request button 44. To drive.
[0058]
In step S156, the horn 32 rings and ends the process.
In step S157, the vehicle control unit 35 determines whether or not the light is turned on and the horn is turned on when the input information for turning on the light / horn is not turned on only the horn. If the light is not turned on and the horn is not ringing, the process is terminated.
[0059]
In step S158, in the vehicle control unit 35, in the case of inputting light lighting and horn ringing selection information, the light driving circuit 33 and the horn driving circuit 34 according to the ON / OFF information of the vehicle position confirmation request button 44. Drive.
In step S139, the light 31 is turned on, and at the same time, the horn 32 sounds and the process is terminated.
[0060]
FIG. 9 is a diagram for explaining lighting of the light 31 and ringing of the horn 32 according to the ON / OFF information of the vehicle position confirmation request button 44.
As shown in this figure (a), when the vehicle position confirmation request button 44 is turned ON / OFF, as shown in this figure (b), the light 31 is turned on in step S153 of FIG.
[0061]
As shown in FIG. 8C, the horn 32 is sounded in step S156 of FIG. 8 in response to the ON / OFF of the vehicle position confirmation request button 44.
As shown in FIG. 4D, in response to ON / OFF of the vehicle position confirmation request button 44, the light 31 is turned on and the horn 32 is turned on in step S159 of FIG.
[0062]
In this manner, the vehicle position confirmation device 50 in the own vehicle receives the ID information or the calling number by the transmission of the mobile phone, and depending on the environment of the parking lot via the vehicle control unit 35 of the vehicle, For example, if the noise is loud and dark, turn on only the light of your car. If it is bright and quiet, turn on only the horn. If the noise is low and dark, turn on the light and horn simultaneously. Thus, it becomes possible to easily confirm the parking position of one's car from a large number of cars.
[0063]
Furthermore, since the blinking of the light and intermittent horning can be performed by turning on / off the vehicle position confirmation request button 44, the position of the own vehicle can be easily confirmed according to the parking environment. .
FIG. 10 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of the second modified example in FIG. As shown in this figure, compared with FIG. 1, the vehicle position confirmation device 50 is provided with a light lighting / horn ringing pattern storage unit 57, and the light lighting / horn ringing pattern storage unit 57 A pattern that lights up or rings the horn 32 is held.
[0064]
FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an example of the light lighting / horn ringing pattern stored in the light lighting / horn ringing pattern storage unit 57 in FIG.
The light lighting / horn ringing pattern storage unit 57 holds, as an example, seven types of light lighting / horn ringing pattern examples.
That is, a pattern in which only the light 31 is continuously lit for a certain period of time as shown in this figure (a), a pattern in which only the horn 32 is sung continuously for a certain period of time as shown in this figure (b), as shown in this figure (c). A pattern in which the light 31 is continuously lit for a certain period of time and the horn 32 is continuously ringed for a certain period of time, a pattern in which only the light 31 blinks for a certain period of time as shown in FIG. 5D, and a horn 32 as shown in FIG. Only in a pattern in which the light 31 is intermittently struck for a certain period of time, as shown in this figure (f), a pattern in which the light 31 blinks for a certain period of time and the horn 32 is intermittently struck in a certain period of time. A pattern in which the horn 32 is intermittently lit continuously for a certain period of time, and the light 31 is blinked for a certain period of time and the horn 32 is continually sounded for a certain period of time as shown in FIG. There is maintained in the pattern storage unit 57 of the light on / horn sounding.
[0065]
FIG. 12 is a diagram for explaining an example of light lighting / horn ringing selection information held in the light lighting / horn ringing selection information storage unit 43B in the storage unit 43 of the mobile phone 40 in FIG.
As shown in this figure, seven types of combinations of light lighting / horn ringing selection information corresponding to the light lighting / horn ringing pattern examples held in the light lighting / horn ringing pattern storage unit 57 of FIG. Is held in the light lighting / horn ringing selection information storage unit 43B.
[0066]
That is, only the light 31 as shown in the figure (a) is continuously turned on for a certain period of time, only the horn 32 is continuously lit as shown in the figure (b), and the light 31 as shown in the figure (c). The horn 32 continuously sounds for a certain time at the same time as the continuous lighting for a certain time, only the light 31 blinks for a certain time as shown in this figure (d), and the horn 32 only sounds for a certain time as shown in this figure (e). The light 31 blinks for a certain period of time as shown in this figure (f), and the horn 32 intermittently rings for a certain period of time, and the light 31 is continuously turned on for a certain period of time as shown in this figure (g). Light lighting / horn ringing selection information consisting of intermittent ringing and blinking of the light 31 for a certain period of time as shown in this figure (h) and continuous ringing of the horn 32 for a certain period of time is the light lighting / horn ringing selection information storage unit 43B. In advance It is.
[0067]
For example, as a default, “resonation of the horn 32 for a certain period of time at the same time that the light 31 is continuously lit for a certain period of time” as shown in FIG. The selection information can be changed with. Thus, the obtained one selection information is transmitted from the light lighting / horn ringing selection storage unit 43B to the vehicle position confirmation device 50.
[0068]
Therefore, according to the present invention, it is possible to perform light lighting / horn sound optimal for the parking lot environment.
FIG. 13 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of a third modification in FIG. As shown in this figure, compared with FIG. 1, the vehicle position confirmation device 50 has an LED 58 and a speaker 59, and further includes a battery 61, a solar panel 62, and a charging unit 60. Then, electric power is supplied to the speaker 59, and the battery 61 is charged from the solar panel 62 by the charging unit 60.
[0069]
The control unit 54 is further connected to the LED 58, the speaker 59, and the charging unit 60, and receives the ID information or the calling number from the mobile phone 40 in the same manner as described above, and turns on the LED 58 and the speaker 59. Control of ringing and charging of the charging unit 60 is performed.
FIG. 14 is a perspective view showing an appearance of the automobile position confirmation device 50 of FIG. As shown in the figure, an LED 58, a speaker 59, a solar panel 62, and a changeover switch 55 are provided on the housing surface of the automobile position confirmation device 50.
[0070]
As described above, the vehicle position confirmation device 50 is realized in a small size and light weight, and further, the wiring with the vehicle light / horn drive device 30 is not required as compared with the configuration of FIG. It is realized to be portable and removable.
Since it is detachable, the vehicle position confirmation device 50 can be installed at the back side position of the rearview mirror in the vehicle.
[0071]
Similarly, the vehicle position confirmation device 50 can be installed on the dashboard near the front window and on the board near the rear window.
In addition, since the vehicle position confirmation device 50 is small, it can be incorporated in another device such as an anti-theft device mounted on the vehicle.
In this way, installation of the vehicle position confirmation device 50 in the vehicle is facilitated.
[0072]
Furthermore, when the sunlight hits the automobile, the battery 61 can be charged via the solar panel 62, so that the LED 58 can be turned on and the power to the speaker 59 can be self-supplied. Further, when the automobile position confirmation device 50 is not used in an automobile, the battery 61 can be charged by applying sunlight to the removed solar panel 62.
[0073]
In the above description, the vehicle position confirmation device 50 is mounted on a vehicle, but even if it is mounted on a motorcycle, an electric bicycle, a bicycle, a wheelchair, etc., the same action and effect can be obtained at the time of parking. Is possible.
[0074]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, according to the present invention, ID information or a calling number is transmitted from a mobile phone by short-range wireless communication, ID information or a calling number is received from the mobile phone, and the received ID information or calling number is received. After confirming the call number, the car light was turned on or the horn was sounded. So, using an existing mobile phone, you could easily configure your car from many cars in the parking lot with a simple configuration. When searching, it is possible to easily check the parking position of the own car, and in particular, it is possible to easily check the parking position of the car at night.
[0075]
Furthermore, the LED, the speaker, the LED is turned on, the battery that supplies the power for sounding the speaker, and the solar panel that generates the power for charging the battery are provided, and the LED is turned on or the speaker is sounded. Therefore, the configuration is realized in a small size and light weight, the wiring with the control unit of the automobile is unnecessary, and the power can be supplied by itself, so that it is portable and detachable.
[0076]
Furthermore, since it is installed on at least one of the anti-theft devices on the rear side position of the rear mirror of the automobile, on the dashboard near the front window, on the board near the rear window, and on the board near the rear window, installation in the automobile becomes easy.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of a position confirmation apparatus using a mobile phone according to the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a diagram for explaining an example of ID information or calling number held in the ID information or calling number storage unit 43A in the storage unit 43 in FIG. 1;
FIG. 3 is a flowchart for explaining an example of a series of operations for writing from the mobile phone 40 to the ID information or calling number storage unit 51 of the automobile position confirmation device 50;
4 is a flowchart for explaining a series of operations of the automobile position confirmation device 20 using the mobile phone in FIG. 1;
FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of a first modification in FIG. 1;
6 is a diagram for explaining an example of light lighting / horn ringing selection information held in a light lighting / horn ringing selection information storage unit 43B in FIG. 5; FIG.
7 is a flowchart for explaining a series of operations of the automobile position confirmation device 20 using the mobile phone in FIG. 1;
FIG. 8 is a flowchart for explaining a series of operations of the automobile position confirmation device 20 using the mobile phone in FIG. 1;
FIG. 9 is a diagram for explaining lighting of a light 31 and ringing of a horn 32 according to ON / OFF information of a vehicle position confirmation request button 44;
10 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of a second modified example in FIG. 1; FIG.
11 is a diagram showing an example of a light lighting / horn ringing pattern held in a light lighting / horn ringing pattern storage unit 57 in FIG. 10; FIG.
12 is a diagram illustrating an example of light lighting / horn ringing selection information held in a light lighting / horn ringing selection information storage unit 43B in the storage unit 43 of the mobile phone 40 in FIG.
13 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of a third modified example in FIG. 1; FIG.
14 is a perspective view showing an external appearance of the automobile position confirmation device 50 of FIG. 13;
[Explanation of symbols]
20 ... Vehicle position confirmation device using mobile phone
30 ... Automobile light / horn drive device
31 ... Light
32 ... Horn
33 ... Light drive circuit
34 ... Horn drive circuit
35 ... Automobile control unit
40 ... Mobile phone
41 ... Input section
42 ... Display section
43. Memory part
43A: ID information or calling number storage unit
43B: Light lighting / horn ringing selection information storage unit
44 ... Auto position confirmation request button
45 ... Transmitter
45A ... near field transmitter
46. Reception unit 46
46A ... Short range receiver 45B
47 ... Control unit
48 ... Antenna
47A ... Remote control unit
47B ... Vehicle position confirmation control unit
50. Car position confirmation device
51... ID information or calling number storage unit
52. Reception unit
53 ... Antenna
54. Control unit
55 ... changeover switch
56, 58 ... LED
57 ... Pattern storage section for lighting / horn ringing
59 ... Speaker
60: Charging part
61 ... Battery
62 ... Solar panel

Claims (13)

In a vehicle location confirmation system using a mobile phone having a short-range wireless communication function,
First ID information or calling number storage unit for holding ID information or calling number of the mobile phone;
The ID information or calling number input to the mobile phone is compared with the ID information or calling number held in the first ID information or calling number storage unit, and the ID information input only if they match. Or a vehicle position confirmation control unit that transmits a calling number from the mobile phone to the vehicle by short-range wireless communication;
A vehicle position confirmation device that receives ID information or a calling number from the vehicle position confirmation control unit, confirms the received ID information or calling number, and turns on a light of the vehicle or rings a horn; An automobile location confirmation system using a mobile phone. The vehicle position confirmation device is provided with second ID information or calling number storage unit and a changeover switch, and writing to the second ID information or calling number storage unit is permitted by the changeover switch. And the ID information or the calling number received in advance from the vehicle position confirmation control unit is held in the second ID information or the calling number storage unit, and the held ID information or the calling number for each reception 2. The vehicle position confirmation system using a mobile phone according to claim 1, wherein the received ID information or calling number from the mobile phone is compared to check whether or not they match. The mobile phone according to claim 1, wherein the ID information or the calling number is input from a keyboard, displayed on a display unit of the mobile phone, and transmitted by pressing a button. The vehicle location confirmation system used. The vehicle position confirmation device is provided with an LED, and the LED is turned on when the ID information or the calling number is normally held in the second ID information or the calling number storage unit. An automobile position confirmation system using the mobile phone according to claim 2 . The portable telephone is provided with a light lighting / horn ringing selection information storage unit, and the light lighting / horn ringing selection information storage unit is turned on only with the light, only with the horn, or simultaneously with the lighting of the light. wherein by selecting one of the horn-sounding dynamic holds information to be transmitted to the motor vehicle localization device, said motor vehicle localization device is turned the lights based on the received selection information, and the horn The vehicle position confirmation system using the mobile phone according to claim 1, wherein 6. The vehicle position using a mobile phone according to claim 5 , wherein the vehicle position confirmation device causes the light to blink or the horn to intermittently ring based on pressing of a button of the mobile phone. Confirmation system . The vehicle position confirmation device includes a light storage / horn ring pattern storage unit, and the light storage / horn ring pattern storage unit holds the pattern of lighting the light and ringing the horn, and the mobile phone. Is provided with a light lighting / horn ringing selection storage unit, and the light lighting / horn ringing selection storage unit turns on the light, selects the type of combination for ringing the horn, and transmits it to the vehicle position confirmation device Information to be held, and the vehicle position confirmation device reads a pattern corresponding to the received selection information from the light lighting / horn ringing pattern storage unit to turn on the light, or to ring the horn An automobile position confirmation system using the mobile phone according to claim 1. The automobile position confirmation device further includes an LED, a speaker, a battery that turns on the LED, supplies power for ringing the speaker, and a solar panel that generates power for charging the battery, and turns on the LED. The vehicle position confirmation system using the mobile phone according to claim 1, wherein the speaker is sounded. The car position confirmation device is characterized backside position of the rearview mirror of a motor vehicle, on the dashboard in the vicinity of the front window, on the board near the rear window, for installation in at least one anti-theft device, according to claim 8 A vehicle location confirmation system using the mobile phone described in 1. The car position confirmation device is characterized motorcycle other than an automobile, electric bicycles, bicycle, that is provided on the wheelchair, car location system using a cellular telephone of claim 8. In an automobile position confirmation device using a mobile phone having a short-range wireless communication function,
ID information or calling number storage for receiving and holding ID information or calling number transmitted from the mobile phone to the vehicle;
A changeover switch that permits in advance to hold the IC information or call information received from the mobile phone in the ID information or call number storage unit;
The ID information or calling number held in the ID information or calling number storage unit is compared with the ID information or calling number received from the mobile phone. A vehicle position confirmation device using a mobile phone, comprising: a control unit that turns on or rings a horn. In a mobile phone having a short-range wireless communication function,
ID information or calling number storage for holding ID information or calling number of the mobile phone;
The ID information or the calling number input to the mobile phone is compared with the ID information or the calling number held in the ID information or the calling number storage unit. The number is transmitted from the mobile phone to the vehicle by short-range wireless communication, the received ID information or calling number is confirmed for the vehicle, and after confirmation, the vehicle light is turned on or the horn is sounded A mobile phone comprising an automobile position confirmation control unit. In a vehicle location confirmation method using a mobile phone having a short-range wireless communication function,
Holding the mobile phone ID information or calling number;
The ID information or calling number input to the mobile phone is compared with the held ID information or calling number, and the input ID information or calling number is only a short distance from the mobile phone to the car if they match. A step of transmitting by wireless communication,
Using a mobile phone comprising: receiving ID information or a calling number from the mobile phone; and confirming the received ID information or calling number, and then turning on a light of the automobile or ringing a horn. Car location confirmation method.

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