JP3902035B2 - Operating device - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to an operation device for operating on-vehicle equipment such as a navigation device, an air conditioner, an acoustic device, and a communication device.
[0002]
[Prior art]
2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, an operation member that is displaceable in a plane that is displaceable in an axial direction, can be rotated around an axis, and intersects the axis, such as an operation device for an in-vehicle device disclosed in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2000-149721 An operation device for operating on-vehicle equipment such as a navigation device, an air conditioner, an acoustic device, a communication device, for example, by selecting various processing items on the screen of the display device in response to an input operation by the operation member It has been known.
[0003]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
By the way, in the operation device as described above, since the operation member instructs a selection operation on the screen of the display device, for example, when an excessively high-speed input operation is performed by the operator, In some cases, the selection operation or the like cannot be followed, and the operator may feel uncomfortable with such a response delay of the apparatus.
The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide an operation device capable of performing an appropriate response according to the state of an input operation input from an operator.
[0004]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to solve the above-described problems and achieve the object, the operation device according to the first aspect of the present invention is a display device that displays a selection menu for a plurality of processing items on a screen (for example, an embodiment described later). And an operation member that has an axis and is rotatable around the axis, and that instructs the selection menu to be selected on the screen by an operator's input operation (for example, implementation described later) 11), a rotation speed detection means for detecting the rotation speed of the operation member around the axis (for example, a detection section 13 in an embodiment described later), and a result of detection by the rotation speed detection means. , wherein when the rotational speed is higher than a predetermined threshold value, with the increase of the rotational speed, the transition between the plurality of the processing items in the selection operation of the selection menu in the screen Main rotation operation amount Ru increases the selected operating speed changing means (e.g., step S02 and step S06~ step S08 in the embodiment described below) is characterized in that it comprises a.
[0005]
According to the operation device configured as described above, a selection menu for a plurality of processing items is displayed on the screen of the display device, and the operator selects the selection menu on the screen by performing an input operation using the operation member. Perform the action. Here, when the operator rotates the operation member around the axis during the selection operation with respect to the selection menu, the selection target is set so as to transit between a plurality of processing items on the screen. At this time, the selection operation speed changing means changes the transition speed according to the rotation speed around the axis of the operation member detected by the rotation speed detection means. For example, the selection operation speed changing unit sets the transition speed to be slower as the rotation speed is higher.
As a result, even when the operator performs an excessively high-speed input operation, for example, the selection operation at an appropriate speed can be performed on the screen, and for example, the user feels uncomfortable with the response delay of the device. Can be prevented.
[0006]
The operating device of the present invention according to claim 2 includes a display device (for example, a display unit 14 in an embodiment described later) that displays a selection menu for a plurality of processing items on a screen, and an axis. An operation member (for example, an operation unit 11 in an embodiment to be described later) that is rotatable about the axis and instructs a selection operation of the selection menu on the screen by an operator's input operation, and the operation member Rotation speed detection means (for example, a detection unit 13 in an embodiment described later) for detecting a rotation speed around the axis, and rotation of the operation member around the axis according to a detection result by the rotation speed detection means rotational resistance applying means for applying a resistive force (e.g., step S02~ step S05 in the embodiment described below) and a, the rotation resistance applying means, the rotational speed The detection by the detection means that said when the rotational speed is higher than a predetermined threshold value, with the increase of the rotational speed, Rukoto to impart the rotation resistance force that increases in a direction that prevents the input operation of the operator It is characterized by.
[0007]
According to the operation device configured as described above, a selection menu for a plurality of processing items is displayed on the screen of the display device, and the operator selects the selection menu on the screen by performing an input operation using the operation member. Perform the action. Here, when the operator rotates the operation member around the axis during the selection operation with respect to the selection menu, the selection target is set so as to transit between a plurality of processing items on the screen. At this time, the rotation resistance applying unit applies rotation resistance about the axis to the operation member according to the rotation speed around the axis of the operation member detected by the rotation speed detection unit. For example, the rotational resistance imparting means imparts rotational resistance that increases in a direction that hinders the input operation of the operator as the rotational speed of the operation member increases.
Thereby, for example, even when an excessively high speed input operation is performed by the operator, for example, the rotational speed of the operation member substantially increases due to the rotational resistance force that increases in a direction that hinders the input operation of the operator. In addition, it is possible to execute an operation of selecting an appropriate speed on the screen, and to prevent a sense of incongruity caused by a response delay of the apparatus, for example.
[0008]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, an operating device according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.
FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram of an operation device 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a perspective view of an operation unit 11 shown in FIG. 1, and FIGS. 3 and 4 are views of a display unit 14 shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows an example of a display screen.
The operation device 10 according to the present embodiment is, for example, a vehicle operation device, and includes an operation unit 11, a drive unit 12, a detection unit 13, a display unit 14, a display data storage unit 15, and a map data storage unit 16. And an audio output unit 17, an audio data storage unit 18, and a control device 19. For example, the electric device 20 mounted on a vehicle such as a navigation device, an air conditioner, an audio device, a television, or a communication device. Control the behavior.
[0009]
For example, as illustrated in FIG. 2, the operation unit 11 includes a knob that can be gripped by the operator, can be rotated around the axis P, and can be displaced in the direction of the axis P by an input operation from the operator. It can be displaced in a predetermined direction (for example, eight directions a,..., H arranged at predetermined angles around the axis P) in a plane orthogonal to P. In addition, when a predetermined reference position is set for each direction in the direction of the axis P and in a plane orthogonal to the axis P, and the operation unit 11 does not perform an input operation from the operator, the reference position Is set to return automatically.
The drive unit 12 includes, for example, a motor controlled by the control device 19, and applies restrictions and resistance to the operation of the operation unit 11, and applies vibrations and impacts to the operation unit 11.
[0010]
The detection unit 13 includes, for example, a rotation angle detector that detects a rotation angle with respect to a rotation operation around the axis P of the operation unit 11, a rotation speed detector that detects a rotation speed, and a displacement amount in the axis P direction of the operation unit 11. An axial displacement detector for detecting, an in-plane displacement detector for detecting a displacement in a plane orthogonal to the axis P of the operation unit 11, and an in-plane displacement direction detector for detecting the displacement direction are provided. The signal of each detected value is output to the control device 19.
[0011]
The display unit 14 is controlled by the control device 19 and displays display data stored in the display data storage unit 15 and map data stored in the map data storage unit 16.
The display data storage unit 15 includes a plurality of processing items when controlling the operation of the electric device 20 mounted on the vehicle such as a navigation device, an air conditioner, an audio device, a television, a communication device, and the operation of the control device 19. Data such as a pointer image that can be moved on the display screen of the display unit 14 in synchronization with the operation of the operation unit 11 is stored as display data.
The map data storage unit 16 stores map data used for, for example, vehicle route search and route guidance.
[0012]
The audio output unit 17 includes a speaker and the like controlled by the control device 19 and outputs audio data stored in the audio data storage unit 18.
Here, the audio data storage unit 18 performs a plurality of processes when controlling the operation of the electric device 20 mounted on the vehicle such as a navigation device, an air conditioner, an audio device, a television, a communication device, and the operation of the control device 19. Voice messages indicating the contents of items, voice data in which these voice messages are simplified, data of various sound effects, and the like are stored.
[0013]
As will be described later, the control device 19 displays each display data on the display unit 14 based on the detection value signal output from the detection unit 13 in response to an input operation by the operator via the operation unit 11. In addition, the operation of selecting each processing item on the display screen of the display unit 14 is controlled, and the voice message indicating the contents of each processing item and the output of voice data in which these voice messages are simplified are controlled.
Further, as will be described later, the control device 19 outputs a drive command for driving the drive unit 12 by force feedback control or the like based on the signal of each detection value output from the detection unit 13, and the operation unit Restrictions and resistance are applied to the operation of 11, and vibration and impact are applied to the operation unit 11.
Further, as will be described later, the control device 19 performs each operation on the display screen according to the state of the input operation of the operator, for example, the speed of the input operation, based on the signal of each detection value output from the detection unit 13. Change the speed of process item selection.
[0014]
The operating device 10 according to the present embodiment has the above-described configuration. Next, the operation of the operating device 10 will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an example of processing for controlling the drive unit 12 when selecting each processing item according to the operation of the controller device 10, in particular, the rotation operation of the operation unit 11.
[0015]
For example, as shown in FIG. 3, on the display screen of the display unit 14, for example, the operation of the electric device 20 mounted on the vehicle such as a navigation device, an air conditioner, an acoustic device, a television, a communication device, or the operation of the control device 19. In a state where a selection menu for each processing item for control is displayed, each processing item is selected by an input operation of the operation unit 11 by the operator.
For example, when the operation unit 11 is displaced in a predetermined direction (for example, each direction a,..., E, g, etc. shown in FIG. 2) in a plane orthogonal to the axis P, each of the operations on the display screen of the display unit 14 Processing items (for example, “system setting”, “TV mode”, “A / C mode”, “NAVI mode”, “AUDIO mode”, “communication mode”, etc.) shown in FIG. 3) are selected and the selected processing is performed. The item image data and text data are visually highlighted.
[0016]
Further, at this time, a voice message indicating the contents of each selected processing item (for example, “system setting”, “TV mode”, “air conditioner mode”, “navigation mode”, “audio mode”, “communication mode”, etc.) ) Are sequentially output from the audio output unit 17.
Then, when each operation item is selected, for example, when the operation unit 11 is pressed in the direction of the axis P, the selected process item is set as an execution target, and for example, the execution target is set. A sound effect and a voice message (for example, “pick air conditioner mode is selected”) are output from the voice output unit 17 and a predetermined process set in advance for this process item is executed.
[0017]
If the selected processing item has a plurality of more detailed processing items, for example, in a hierarchical manner, these selection menus (eg, “air volume”, “temperature”, “wind direction”, etc.) are displayed. A voice message (for example, “air volume”, “temperature”, “wind direction”, etc.) displayed on the unit 14 and indicating the content of each processing item is output from the voice output unit 17 and input by the operator through the operation unit 11. Each processing item is selected.
[0018]
For example, as shown in FIG. 4, when a selection menu including a relatively large number of process items is displayed on the display screen of the display unit 14, each process is performed by, for example, rotating the operation unit 11 by the operator. The item is selected.
For example, when the operation unit 11 is rotated around the axis P, a selection target is set so as to automatically and sequentially shift between a plurality of processing items on the display screen, and each selected processing item is displayed. A voice message for each selected processing item is output from the voice output unit 17 while being visually highlighted on the screen.
[0019]
Below, the control process with respect to the drive part 12 at this time is demonstrated.
First, in step S01 shown in FIG. 5, the detection unit 13 detects the rotation speed of the operation unit 11.
Next, in step S02, it is determined whether or not the detected rotation speed is equal to or less than a predetermined threshold value.
If this determination is “YES”, the flow proceeds to step S 03, the operation load set for the rotation operation of the operation unit 11 is set to zero, and the flow proceeds to step S 05 described later.
On the other hand, if this determination is “NO”, the flow proceeds to step S 04, for example, an operation corresponding to the rotation speed is performed using a map of an operation load set so as to change with an increase in rotation speed. The load is calculated and the process proceeds to step S05.
In step S05, the drive unit 12 is actuated so that the set operation load is applied to the operation unit 11, and the series of processes is terminated.
[0020]
Thereby, for example, even when an excessively high-speed input operation is performed by the operator, the rotation speed of the operation unit 11 is increased by an increase in the operation load, that is, the rotational resistance force acting in a direction that hinders the operator's input operation. The increase can be substantially suppressed, and an operation for selecting an appropriate speed can be performed on the display screen.
[0021]
As described above, according to the operating device 10 according to the present embodiment, even if an excessively high speed input operation is performed by the operator, an increase in the rotation speed of the operation unit 11 is substantially suppressed. In addition, an operation for selecting an appropriate speed can be performed on the display screen. Thereby, for example, in response to a selection operation on the display screen, a voice message indicating the contents of each processing item is output, or, for example, the driving unit 12 vibrates the operation unit 11 in synchronization with the transition between the processing items. Even when an impact or an impact is applied, it is possible to prevent delays in processing such as sound output and operation of the drive unit 12, and to prevent the occurrence of a sense of incongruity associated with a response delay of the device Can do.
[0022]
In the above-described embodiment, the operation load acting on the operation unit 11 is changed according to the state of the input operation of the operator. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the state of the input operation by the operator The correspondence relationship with the processing states of various processes executed in response to the input operation may be changed.
Hereinafter, the operation of the operating device 10 according to the modification of the present embodiment, in particular, the control process for the drive unit 12 will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing the operation of the controller device 10 according to the modification of the present embodiment. In the following, for example, as shown in FIG. 4, for example, the rotation operation of the operation unit 11 by the operator is performed in a state where a selection menu including a relatively large number of processing items is displayed on the display screen of the display unit 14. A case will be described where each processing item is selected.
In this modified example, the process from step S01 to step S05 in the above-described embodiment is particularly the process after step S03.
[0023]
First, in step S01 shown in FIG. 6, the rotation speed of the operation unit 11 is detected by the detection unit 13.
Next, in step S02, it is determined whether or not the detected rotation speed is equal to or less than a predetermined threshold value.
When the determination result is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S 06, in which the input operation angle set for the rotation operation of the operation unit 11, that is, when transitioning between the processing items in the selection operation on the display screen is performed. In addition, a predetermined value (for example, 5 ° or the like) is set to the rotational operation amount (for example, angle) of the operation unit 11 required per unit transition, and the process proceeds to step S08 described later.
On the other hand, if this determination is “NO”, the flow proceeds to step S 07, and, for example, according to the rotation speed according to the map of the input operation angle set so as to change with an increase in rotation speed. An input operation angle (for example, 15 °) is calculated, and the process proceeds to step S08.
In step S08, the selection operation on the display screen is controlled in accordance with the set input operation angle, and the series of processing ends.
[0024]
As a result, even if an excessively high-speed input operation is performed by the operator, for example, in a substantial selection operation, a display is made by performing a response that the input operation amount is thinned out. On the screen, a selection operation at an appropriate transition speed can be executed. Therefore, for example, in response to a selection operation on the display screen, a voice message indicating the contents of each processing item is output, or for example, the drive unit 12 vibrates the operation unit 11 in synchronization with the transition between the processing items. Even when an impact or the like is applied, it is possible to prevent delays in processing such as sound output and operation of the drive unit 12, and to prevent the occurrence of a sense of incongruity associated with a delay in response of the device. it can.
[0025]
In the above-described embodiment, the operation device 10 is a vehicle operation device. However, the operation device 10 is not limited to this. For example, an appropriate computer configured with a memory and a CPU, an OS, a peripheral device, and the like. The computer system including the hardware may be operated.
[0026]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, according to the operation device of the present invention described in claim 1, even when an excessively high-speed input operation is performed by the operator, for example, an appropriate speed is displayed on the screen. The selection operation can be executed, and for example, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of a sense of incongruity associated with the response delay of the apparatus.
According to the operating device of the present invention as set forth in claim 2, for example, even when an excessively high speed input operation is performed by the operator, the rotational resistance force increases in a direction that hinders the operator's input operation. Therefore, it is possible to substantially suppress an increase in the rotation speed of the operation member, to execute an operation for selecting an appropriate speed on the screen, and to prevent the occurrence of a sense of incongruity associated with a response delay of the apparatus, for example. Can do.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram of an operating device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a perspective view of an operation unit shown in FIG.
3 is a diagram showing an example of a display screen on the display unit shown in FIG. 1. FIG.
4 is a diagram showing an example of a display screen on the display unit shown in FIG. 1. FIG.
FIG. 5 is a flowchart illustrating an example of processing for controlling a drive unit when a processing item is selected in accordance with the operation of the controller device illustrated in FIG. 1, particularly, a rotation operation of the operation unit.
FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing the operation of the operating device according to a modification of the present embodiment.
[Explanation of symbols]
10 operation device 11 operation part (operation member)
13 Detection unit (rotational speed detection means)
14 Display unit (display device)
Steps S02 to S05 Rotation resistance applying means Step S02, Steps S06 to S08 Selection operation speed changing means

Claims (2)

A display device for displaying a selection menu for a plurality of processing items on a screen;
An operation member that has an axis and is rotatable around the axis, and that instructs an operation of selecting the selection menu on the screen by an operator's input operation;
A rotation speed detecting means for detecting a rotation speed of the operation member around the axis;
As a result of the detection by the rotation speed detection means , when the rotation speed is equal to or greater than a predetermined threshold value, between the plurality of processing items in the selection operation of the selection menu on the screen as the rotation speed increases. operating device, characterized in that it comprises a selection operation speed changing means Ru increasing the rotational operation amount required for transition. A display device for displaying a selection menu for a plurality of processing items on a screen;
An operation member that has an axis and is rotatable around the axis, and that instructs an operation of selecting the selection menu on the screen by an operator's input operation;
A rotation speed detecting means for detecting a rotation speed of the operation member around the axis;
Rotation resistance applying means for applying a rotation resistance force around the axis to the operation member according to a detection result by the rotation speed detection means ,
When the rotational speed is greater than or equal to a predetermined threshold as a result of detection by the rotational speed detection means, the rotational resistance applying means increases in a direction that hinders an operator's input operation as the rotational speed increases. operation and wherein that you grant the rotational resistance as.

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