JP3988545B2 - SERVICE PROVIDING SYSTEM, SERVICE PROVIDING METHOD, AND OPERATION STATUS JUDGING DEVICE - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a service providing system, a service providing method, and a driving situation determination device related to a vehicle.
[0002]
[Prior art]
According to Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2001-334867, “the display device of willingness to give way” allows the side giving up the way to communicate the will of “please pass” to surrounding cars by using the light emitting device.
[0003]
Further, “Light-emitting signal transmission device for automobile” in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2000-233686, “Retractable greeting display device” in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 10-278671, “Greeting display device” in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 10-194039, In the “Electronic display panel that conveys the heart to the following vehicle” disclosed in Kaihei 10-26951, the side that has given up the course can convey the will of “Thank you for giving up” to the surrounding cars by using the device.
[0004]
All of them are intended to contribute to road safety by promoting "transfer" on the road.
[0005]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, in any of the above publications, since it is a mechanism that only expresses the will and feelings of the transfer / transfer, it does not necessarily have a merit for the transferee. If you give it up, you may receive an expression of “Thank you for giving it up”, but if you do n’t think you ’d like to say “Thank you,” you wo n’t be able to receive an indication. Even if it is interpreted that the intention to express thanks is a merit for the person who gave it up, the degree of merit is the same as the existing means, such as raising a hand or ringing a horn, but different means Also, it is hard to say that greetings such as raising hands and ringing horns are currently promoting “requiring”.
[0006]
In addition, suspension and priority roads are traffic rules, but even if they are used to identify victims in the event of an accident, there is almost no penalty for violating the traffic rules themselves. In fact, pauses and conventional ignorance of priority roads are the main causes of traffic accidents that occur at “signalless intersections”.
[0007]
When trying to promote “transfer” on the road, it is not a traffic rule, so there is no way to punish “not transferred”. Also, a system that monitors ignorance at temporary stops and priority roads across the country is not realistic. It is effective to create a mechanism that gives the person some kind of merit by giving up the course, properly stopping the temporary stops and preferential roads.
[0008]
The present invention was made in view of the fact that there is no mechanism that always gives some advantage to the person who is considered to be effective in the promotion of compliance with traffic rules that tend to be broken or broken in such vehicles. An object of the present invention is to provide a service providing system, a service providing method, and a driving situation determination device that can promote compliance with traffic rules.
[0009]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
  In order to solve the above problems, the service providing system of the present invention.Is,Includes an in-vehicle camera that captures images of the subject's vehicleVehicle status detection means, road status acquisition means,Image information of the object photographed by the in-vehicle camera;From the road condition information obtained by the road condition obtaining meansDepending on whether or not the movement pattern of the target object based on the image information corresponds to a transfer pattern that is a movement pattern of the target object when the predetermined vehicle should give way to the target object. The vehicle gives way to the objectState of transferBeIt is characterized by having a transfer state determination unit for determining whether or not and a unit for providing a service corresponding to the transfer.
[0010]
【The invention's effect】
According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a service that always gives some advantage to the person who is considered to be effective in promoting the transfer of vehicles and compliance with traffic rules that tend to be broken, and promotes transfer and compliance with traffic rules. be able to.
[0011]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. In the drawings described below, components having the same function are denoted by the same reference numerals, and repeated description thereof is omitted.
[0012]
Embodiment 1
FIG. 1 shows a basic configuration of a service providing system, a service providing method, and a driving situation determining apparatus according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention.
[0013]
The vehicle 1 that receives the service is
CCD camera (electronic on-board camera) 11 as a vehicle condition detection means, speed sensor 12,
A car navigation system 13 as a road condition acquisition means, a GPS (global positioning system) 14 that is a component of the car navigation system 13, a map database 15 with traffic signal data (information of traffic signal installation locations),
Vehicle server 10 as a transfer state determination means for determining a transfer state;
Drive recorder 16 as a running state storage means, “transfer state” data recording field 17 that is a component of the drive recorder 16, a running state storage field 18,
A “transfer state” data transmission means 19 is provided for transmitting the stored transfer state to the center (base station) 30 at least partially using radio waves.
[0014]
The CCD camera 11, speed sensor 12, car navigation 13, drive recorder 16, and data transmission function 20 are all controlled by the vehicle server 10.
[0015]
Further, the center 30 receives and stores (transfers) the transfer status data transmitted from the vehicle 1 (the “transfer status” data transmission unit 19 thereof), and the “transfer status” data reception (& storage) unit 31. “Acquisition state data” service conversion means 32 for converting to a corresponding service is provided.
[0016]
The vehicle 2 is in a position where the course is given to the vehicle 1 and may be a bicycle or a pedestrian instead of a vehicle. By improving the performance of image analysis of the CCD camera 11, it is possible to detect a shape smaller than a vehicle, that is, an automobile, such as a bicycle or a pedestrian.
[0017]
FIG. 2 shows a flowchart for determining the transfer state in the first embodiment.
[0018]
First, in S001, the “object” is detected by the CCD camera (reference numeral 11 in FIG. 1).
[0019]
Next, in S002, the “transferable state” information is stored in the “transfer state” data recording field 17 of FIG.
[0020]
Next, in S003, it is determined by the vehicle server 10 in FIG. 1 whether to match the transfer pattern.
[0021]
If not matched, in S006, the calculation is stopped and the process is terminated.
[0022]
If they are matched, the vehicle server 10 of FIG. 1 determines the “transfer state” in S004, and the service is provided in S005.
[0023]
In the first embodiment, the image data from the CCD camera 11 is temporarily stored in the traveling state storage field 18 of FIG. 1, and the past driving action stored in the traveling state storage field 18 is assumed in advance. Although it is determined afterwards that the vehicle server 10 is in the transfer state at a predetermined interval based on whether or not it corresponds to the pattern, the traveling state storage field 18 is not provided, and the image data from the CCD camera 11 is used as a basis. The determination may be made in real time.
[0024]
FIG. 3 shows types (patterns) of “transfer” generated by the vehicles 1 and 2, and FIG. 4 shows these transfer patterns more specifically.
[0025]
As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, there are seven types of “transfer” targeted by the first embodiment, from (1) to (7), and depending on the difference in the image (camera image) of the CCD camera 11. 7 types can be grouped into 5 types.
[0026]
Hereinafter, seven types of “transfer” from (1) to (7) will be described.
[0027]
(1) A vehicle 2 as another vehicle goes straight from left to right and crosses in front of the vehicle 1 as its own vehicle.
[0028]
{Circle around (2)} The vehicle 2 which is the other vehicle goes straight from the left to the right and crosses the front of the vehicle 1 which is the own vehicle, and then turns right.
[0029]
{Circle around (3)} In front of the vehicle 1 that is the host vehicle, the vehicle 2 that is the other vehicle goes straight from left to right and makes a left turn in front of the vehicle 1.
[0030]
{Circle around (4)} The vehicle 2 as the other vehicle goes straight from right to left and crosses the front of the vehicle 1 as the own vehicle.
[0031]
{Circle around (5)} The vehicle 2 that is located in front of the vehicle 1 that is the host vehicle and is facing straight ahead makes a right turn in front of the vehicle 1 and crosses the front of the vehicle 1 from right to left.
[0032]
{Circle around (6)} The vehicle 2 as the other vehicle goes straight from the right to the left and crosses the front of the vehicle 1 as the car, and then turns right.
[0033]
(7) A vehicle 2 that is located in front of the vehicle 1 that is the host vehicle and is facing straight ahead is straight ahead and passes the vehicle 1.
[0034]
Here, in (5), if the vehicle 1 intends to go straight ahead or turn left, it has priority over the vehicle 2, but the front of the vehicle 1 going straight is congested and stopped. However, the vehicle 2 must give priority to the vehicle 1, but it is not excluded from the fact that the vehicle 1 does not prevent the vehicle 2 from being given priority.
[0035]
In (4), there is a case where the road where the vehicle 1 is located is the priority road. In (6), the vehicle 1 is also given priority in the left direction. Not excluded for similar reasons.
[0036]
Next, the five types of “transfer” described above will be described based on the difference in the image of the CCD camera 11.
[0037]
In the “transfer” of (1) and (2), even if there is a difference in the final behavior of the vehicle 2, the behavior of the vehicle 2 reflected on the CCD camera 11 of the vehicle 1 crosses the front from left to right. It will be the same image and can be combined into one.
[0038]
Moreover, in the “transfer” of (4) and (5), even if there is a difference in the final behavior of the vehicle 2, the behavior of the vehicle 2 reflected on the CCD camera 11 of the vehicle 1 is from the right to the left. It will be the same image that crosses and can be combined into one.
[0039]
Therefore, the seven types of “transfer” are divided into five types, (1) and (2), (3), (4) and (5), (6), and (7), depending on the difference in the image of the CCD camera 11. Can be divided.
[0040]
In addition, in the camera images in FIG. 3 and FIG. 4, the vehicle drawn in an ellipse in FIG. 3 has a crescent shape in FIG. 4 is expressed in view of the exact nature of the camera.
[0041]
In the CCD camera 11, the boundary portions (called edges) having different brightness on the screen are detected, and the “shape” of the object is calculated based on the set of edges.
[0042]
It is necessary to calculate up to the “shape” of the object in the first and second frames of “3” and “6” of the “transfer” type and all the frames of “1”, “2”, “4”, “5”, and “7” It is possible to follow only the generation of edges and movement on the screen. In the third and fourth frames of (3) and (6), it is necessary to calculate the “shape” which is a set of edges. However, since it is a calculated “shape” of “the rear view of the car”, there is no particular problem. Moreover, there is no continuity between the second and third frames of (3) and (6), but after the characteristic second frame, the third frame as the “shape” always comes to the “transfer”. Useful as logic.
[0043]
The CCD camera 11 mounted on the vehicle 1 always images the front of the vehicle 1 while the engine is moving. When a moving body is detected in a predetermined pattern (details will be described later with reference to FIGS. 3 and 4) on the CCD camera 11 stored as a main detection target such as the rear view of the front car and the white line of the road, The calculation is started in the vehicle server 10 assuming that the possibility of “transfer” has occurred.
[0044]
In order for the vehicle 1 to perform the act of giving up the course, the vehicle 1 needs to stop. When the possibility of “transfer” to the CCD camera 11 is detected, the vehicle 1 is not stopped at a speed of zero but may be a situation immediately before the stop and the speed is not zero. The value of the speed sensor 12 mounted on the vehicle 1 is used for determining whether the speed is zero or “almost zero” immediately before the stop in the calculation of the “transfer” determination in the vehicle server 10. That is, even if the possibility of “transfer” is detected by the CCD camera 11, if the vehicle 1 is traveling at an arbitrary speed or more, it is determined that it is not “transfer”.
[0045]
Even if the CCD camera 11 detects “transfer” in appearance, if the behavior of the vehicle 1 and the vehicle 2 conforms to the traffic light, it is not determined as “transfer”. Since it is dangerous to perform the “transfer” until the traffic light is ignored, there is no problem if the driver makes the determination of “transfer”. However, in the first embodiment, since the vehicle server 10 determines all, In order to eliminate the apparent “transfer” only according to the traffic light, the GPS server 14 grasps the current position in the calculation of the “transfer” determination in the vehicle server 10 and refers to the map database 15 with the traffic light data. Then, it is determined whether there is a traffic signal in an arbitrary range near the current position. If there is a traffic light in an arbitrary range near the current position, it is determined that the signal is in accordance with the traffic light and is not “transfer”.
[0046]
If it is determined that there is no traffic signal and it is determined that the signal is not “transfer”, the possibility of “transfer” to the CCD camera 11 will be detected many times before the vehicle restarts. In the meantime, it is determined that the vehicle is only stopped by the traffic light, and the vehicle server 10 does not perform the calculation of the “transfer” determination itself.
[0047]
In addition, there is an exception in “the state of the vehicle 1 is stopped or remarkably low” which is one of the “transfer” criteria. There is a case where the vehicle 1 is on the main line in a traffic jam and the vehicle 2 tries to join from the branch line in the traffic jam. When both the main line and the branch line are congested, the driver's manners are “let me join every other car” to become a main line car, a branch line car, a main line car, a branch line car. If at least one of the main line and the branch line is congested, “merge”, that is, “transfer” is stopped or performed at a significantly low speed, and is thus included in the “transfer” determination calculation already described.
[0048]
However, in the confluence on the highway, the main branch line is congested and every other unit is confluent, but it may not be “remarkably slow” to be described as “stop”. In order to be able to determine “transfer” in this case, a pattern indicating the possibility of “transfer” detected by the CCD camera 11 enters “from the left of the screen and turns forward while changing the shape, and finally the same. If the pattern is “decreasing in shape” or “turning from the right side of the screen and changing the shape to the front, then the same shape is decreasing at the end”, it is not “stop or extremely slow” After the determination, the map database 15 is inquired to determine whether or not the current location is an expressway or an automobile-only road. If the current location is not a road that may be "not very slow despite traffic congestion" such as an expressway or a car-only road, it is determined that it is not "transfer" if it is a general road.
[0049]
As described above, the calculation starts with the movement pattern of the moving body reflected in the CCD camera 11 being a pattern in which the same shape flows from the left to the right of the screen, and the vehicle is stopped by the speed sensor 12. Alternatively, it is determined that the vehicle is extremely slow, the GPS 14 of the car navigation 13 determines that the vehicle is located at a location where there is no traffic signal in the map database 15 with traffic signal data, and the vehicle restarts within an arbitrary time range. Alternatively, it can be determined that the vehicle has deliberately yielded to another vehicle or a bicycle or pedestrian that has crossed the front of the vehicle (see FIGS. 3 and 4). (1), (2)).
[0050]
In addition, the movement pattern of the moving body reflected on the CCD camera 11 starts from the left of the screen and turns around while changing the shape, and finally the calculation starts with the same shape shrinking. The vehicle is judged to be stopped or remarkably slow, the vehicle is judged to be located in a place without a signal, and the vehicle has restarted or re-accelerated within an arbitrary time range. When the conditions are met, it can be determined that the own vehicle has intentionally yielded to another vehicle, a bicycle, or a pedestrian that merges in front of the own vehicle ((3)).
[0051]
In addition, the movement pattern of the moving body reflected on the CCD camera 11 starts from the left of the screen and turns around while changing its shape, and finally the calculation starts with the same shape being reduced. In addition, because the GPS 14 and the map database 15 determine that the vehicle is on an expressway or an automobile-only road and that the vehicle has been re-accelerated within an arbitrary time range, the vehicle is in front of the vehicle in a traffic jam. It can be determined that the path has been intentionally given to other vehicles or bicycles or pedestrians who have joined (3).
[0052]
In addition, the calculation is started with the movement pattern of the moving object reflected on the CCD camera 11 being a pattern in which the same shape flows from the right to the left of the screen, and it is determined that the own vehicle is stopped or remarkably slow. The vehicle is in front of the vehicle by satisfying the conditions that it is determined that the vehicle is located in a place where there is no signal, and that the vehicle has restarted or re-accelerated within an arbitrary time range. It can be determined that the path has been intentionally given to another vehicle or bicycle or pedestrian who has crossed (4, 5).
[0053]
In addition, the movement pattern of the moving body reflected on the CCD camera 11 starts from the right of the screen and turns around while changing the shape, and finally the calculation starts with the same shape shrinking. The vehicle is judged to be stopped or remarkably slow, the vehicle is judged to be located in a place without a signal, and the vehicle has restarted or re-accelerated within an arbitrary time range. When the conditions are met, it can be determined that the vehicle has intentionally given the course to another vehicle, a bicycle, or a pedestrian that merges in front of the vehicle ((6)).
[0054]
In addition, the movement pattern of the moving body reflected on the CCD camera 11 starts from the right of the screen and turns around while changing the shape, and finally the calculation starts with the same shape shrinking. However, if the vehicle is judged to be on an expressway or a car-only road and has been re-accelerated within an arbitrary time range, the other vehicle that has joined the vehicle ahead in the traffic jam or It can be determined that the path was intentionally given to a bicycle or a pedestrian ((6)).
[0055]
In addition, the movement pattern of the moving body reflected on the CCD camera 11 is a pattern in which the same shape is enlarged on the right side of the screen and flows to the right while being enlarged. The condition that the vehicle is stopped or judged to be extremely slow, the vehicle is judged to be located in a place without a signal, and the vehicle has restarted or re-accelerated within an arbitrary time range has been met. Therefore, it can be determined that the vehicle is intentionally given to another vehicle or a bicycle or pedestrian facing the vehicle (7).
[0056]
The vehicle server 10 uses the image of the CCD camera 11 as a trigger, and the vehicle 1 stops after it is determined that there is a possibility of “transfer” even after the value of the speed sensor 12 or the position of the traffic light is determined by the GPS 14. If it is in the middle, it will be restarted, and if it is very slow, it will be accelerated again.
[0057]
When the vehicle server 10 determines “transfer”, the “transfer state” data transmission unit 19 transmits “transfer state” data to the center 30. Then, the center 30 receives (and stores) the “transfer status” data by the “transfer status” data reception (& storage) means 31, and the “transfer status data” service conversion means 32 receives the predetermined “transfer status data”. Convert to service.
[0058]
FIG. 5 shows the details of the transfer pattern determination in S003 of FIG. 2, and shows a flow for determining whether or not the image data by the CCD camera 11 matches a predetermined transfer pattern. FIG. 6 shows a flow for determination based on vehicle speed information and the like.
[0059]
The vehicle server 10 performs all the calculations shown in FIGS. 2, 5, and 6.
[0060]
Hereinafter, based on the flowchart of FIG. 5, image detection with the possibility of “transfer” by the CCD camera 11 that triggers the “transfer” determination calculation will be described in detail.
[0061]
The CCD camera 11 normally captures about 30 frames per second. If the previous frame is the “basic” and a shape different from the “basic” in which the brightness difference or size is larger than a certain level is detected in the next frame, the shape is stored in advance in the “rear view of a car” or “ If it is determined whether it is similar to the shape of the “white line” and it is determined that it is the “rear view of the car”, for example, a system that automatically follows the front car can be operated, and the “white line on the road” If it is determined, it is possible to operate a system that travels automatically without protruding along the white line.
[0062]
In such a mechanism of the CCD camera 11, the previous frame is defined as “basic”, and if a shape different from “basic” whose brightness difference or size is larger than a certain level is detected in the next frame at 100, “transfer” is determined. Since there is a possibility of occurrence, go to 101. If a shape different from “basic” whose brightness difference or size is larger than a certain value is not detected at 100, the calculation is not started. Here, it is not necessary to distinguish whether the shape different from the “basic” whose brightness difference or size is larger than a certain level is a vehicle, a bicycle, or a pedestrian. This is because the act of “transfer” is established no matter what the other party is. Therefore, it does not depend on the analysis capability of the CCD camera 11.
[0063]
Next, in 101, if it is determined that a shape different from “basic” whose brightness difference or size is larger than a certain level is detected on the left side of the screen, “transfer” (1) or (2) or Since any of 3 ▼ may occur, the process proceeds to 102.
[0064]
On the other hand, if it is determined in 101 that a shape different from the “basic” whose brightness difference or size is larger than a certain value is detected on a portion other than the left side of the screen, the process proceeds to 103.
[0065]
Next, at 102, a change in the shape different from the “basic” in which the detected brightness difference or size is larger than a certain value, and the change from the next frame to any number of frames is determined. The arbitrary number of frames is determined by the time from the occurrence of “transfer” to the end, and is usually about 2 to 3 seconds. In 102, if a detected shape difference or size different from the “basic” shape, which is larger than a certain level, flows to the right of the screen as it is and moves, the “transfer” (1) or (2) There is a possibility that ▼ has occurred, and the process proceeds to the “transfer” determination flow 200 by the vehicle server 10 (200 and later will be described later with reference to FIG. 6).
[0066]
On the other hand, if the detected brightness difference or size is different from the “basic” shape that is larger than a certain value at 102, the process proceeds to 104 when a change other than flowing to the right of the screen and moving is shown.
[0067]
Next, at 104, the detected brightness difference or size is larger than a certain value, and a shape different from the “basic” is moving and deformed so that the vehicle 1 can calculate a vector from the left to the front. Determine whether you did. If it is determined that the vehicle 1 has moved forward from the left side, the process proceeds to 105. When the vehicle 1 shows a change other than the movement from the left side to the front side while being deformed, it is determined that it is not “transfer” and the calculation is stopped at 106.
[0068]
Next, at 105, the detected lightness difference and the shape different from the “basic” which is larger than a certain amount moved so that the vehicle 1 determined at 104 can calculate the vector from the left to the front. Whether or not the "rear view of the front car" is relatively small in the next frame after the "rear view of the previous vehicle" and the "rear view of the previous vehicle" is detected, that is, the vehicle in front of the vehicle 1 Judge whether 2 has entered. It was determined that the “rear view of the front car” was relatively small in the next frame after the “rear view of the previous vehicle” was detected and the “rear view of the previous vehicle” was detected. There is a possibility that ▼ has occurred, and the process proceeds to the “transfer” determination flow 200 by the vehicle server 10.
[0069]
On the other hand, if 105 indicates "rear view of the front car" and the frame next to the frame that detected the "rear view of the previous car" shows a change other than the "rear view of the front car" being relatively small, It is determined that it is not “transfer”, and the calculation is stopped at 106.
[0070]
If it is determined at 103 that the shape different from “basic” whose brightness difference or size is larger than a certain level is detected on the right side of the screen, “transfer” {4} or {5} or {6} There is a possibility that either ▼ or ▲ 7 has occurred.
[0071]
On the other hand, if it is determined at 103 that a shape different from the “basic” whose brightness difference or size is larger than a certain level is detected on a screen other than the right side of the screen, it is already determined at 101 that it is not the left side. , It is determined not to be “transfer”, and the calculation is stopped at 106.
[0072]
Next, in 107, a change in a shape different from the “basic” in which the detected brightness difference or size is larger than a certain level, and a change from the next frame to an arbitrary number of frames is determined. In 107, if a detected shape difference or size different from “basic” larger than a certain value flows to the left of the screen as it is and moves to the left of the screen, “transfer” (4) or (5) There is a possibility that ▼ has occurred, and the process proceeds to the “transfer” determination flow 200 by the vehicle server 10.
[0073]
On the other hand, if the detected brightness difference or size is different from the “basic” shape that is larger than a certain value at 107, the process proceeds to 108 if a change other than flowing to the left of the screen in the same size is displayed.
[0074]
Next, at 108, the detected difference in brightness and size is larger than a certain value, and a shape different from the “basic” is deformed while moving, so that the vehicle 1 can calculate a vector from the right to the front. Determine whether you did. If it is determined that the vehicle 1 has moved forward from the right side, the process proceeds to 109. If the vehicle 1 shows a change other than movement from the right side to the front side while being deformed, the process proceeds to 110.
[0075]
Next, in 109, the detected lightness difference or size is different from “basic”, which is larger than a certain level, and the vehicle 1 determined in 108 has moved so that a vector from the right to the front can be calculated. Whether or not the "rear view of the front car" is relatively small in the next frame after the "rear view of the previous vehicle" and the "rear view of the previous vehicle" is detected, that is, the vehicle in front of the vehicle 1 Judge whether 2 has entered. If it is determined that the “rear view of the front car” is relatively small in the next frame after the “rear view of the previous vehicle” is detected and the “rear view of the previous vehicle” is detected, “transfer” ▲ 6 ▼ May occur, and the process proceeds to the “transfer” determination flow 200 by the vehicle server 10.
[0076]
On the other hand, in 109, when “the rear view of the front car” is indicated, and the frame next to the frame where the “rear view of the front car” is detected, a change other than the “rear view of the front car” becomes relatively small, It is determined that it is not “transfer”, and the calculation is stopped at 106.
[0077]
Next, at 110, a change in a shape different from the “basic” in which the detected brightness difference or size is larger than a certain level, and a change from the next frame to any number of frames is determined. In 110, if the shape that is different from the “basic” whose brightness difference or size detected on the right side of the screen is larger than a certain value becomes similar and large, and finally shows a change that cuts to the right of the screen, “transfer” ▲ 7 There is a possibility that ▼ has occurred, and the process proceeds to the “transfer” determination flow 200 by the vehicle server 10.
[0078]
On the other hand, in 110, if the brightness difference or size detected on the right side of the screen is larger than the “basic” shape that is larger than a certain value, the shape becomes similar and large, and finally changes other than cutting off to the right of the screen , It is determined not to be “transfer”, and the calculation is stopped at 106.
[0079]
Hereinafter, based on the flowchart of FIG. 6 determined from vehicle speed information etc., the control of the "transfer" determination by the vehicle server 10 is demonstrated in detail.
[0080]
In 200, a calculation for determining whether or not the current behavior of the vehicle 1 and the vehicle 2 corresponds to the “transfer” of the vehicle 1 is started by a signal from the CCD camera 11.
[0081]
First, in 201, the vehicle server 10 inquires the speed sensor 12 and determines whether or not the speed of the vehicle 1 that is the host vehicle is zero.
[0082]
If it is determined in 201 that the speed of the vehicle 1 is zero, the process proceeds to 203. On the other hand, if the speed of the vehicle 1 is other than zero in 201, the process proceeds to 202.
[0083]
Next, at 202, the vehicle server 10 queries the speed sensor 12 to determine whether the speed of the vehicle 1 that is its own vehicle is lower than an arbitrary value, that is, is significantly low.
[0084]
If it is determined in 202 that the speed of the vehicle 1 is lower than an arbitrary value, the process proceeds to 203. On the other hand, if it is determined at 202 that the speed of the vehicle 1 is higher than an arbitrary value, the routine proceeds to 204.
[0085]
Next, in 203, the vehicle server 10 grasps the position of the vehicle by the GPS 14 and inquires the map database 15 with traffic signal data to determine whether or not there is a traffic signal in an arbitrary range in front of the vehicle 1. .
[0086]
If it is determined in 203 that there is a traffic light in an arbitrary range in front of the vehicle 1, it is determined that it is not “transfer”, and in 206, the calculation is stopped. On the other hand, if it is determined in 203 that there is no traffic light in an arbitrary range in front of the vehicle 1, the process proceeds to 205.
[0087]
Next, in 205, the vehicle server 10 inquires of the speed sensor 12 and determines whether or not the vehicle 1 has restarted or re-accelerated within an arbitrary time. If the vehicle 1 has been stopped until then, re-start is adopted, and if the vehicle 1 is extremely slow, re-acceleration is adopted.
[0088]
If it is determined in 205 that the vehicle 1 has restarted or re-accelerated within an arbitrary time, it is determined that a “transfer” has occurred, the process proceeds to 208, and the calculation is terminated.
[0089]
On the other hand, if it is determined in 205 that the vehicle 1 has not restarted or re-accelerated within an arbitrary time, it is determined that it is not “transfer”, and the calculation ends in 209.
[0090]
In 204, the vehicle server 10 grasps the position of the vehicle by the GPS 14 and inquires the map database 15 with traffic light data to determine whether or not the vehicle position of the vehicle 1 is an expressway or an automobile-only road. This is because, as described above, there is a possibility that “transfer” may occur on a highway or an automobile road without a stop or a significant low speed state. If it is determined in 204 that the position of the vehicle 1 of the vehicle 1 is an expressway or an automobile exclusive road, the process proceeds to 205. On the other hand, if it is determined in 204 that the vehicle position of the vehicle 1 is not an expressway or an automobile exclusive road, it is determined that it is not “transfer”, and in 209 the calculation is terminated.
[0091]
For example, the service to be converted may be converted into money by converting the number of transfers to points, or may be reflected in the assessment of automobile insurance. This specific example will be described in detail in Embodiment 4.
[0092]
That is, as described above, in the service providing system of the first embodiment, the CCD camera 11 and speed sensor 12 that are vehicle condition detection means, the car navigation 13 that is road condition acquisition means, the CCD camera 11, and the speed The vehicle 1 provided with the driving situation determination device including the vehicle server 10 that determines the transfer state from the vehicle condition information detected by the sensor 12 and the road condition information obtained by the car navigation 13 and a service corresponding to the transfer are provided. And the center 30. Further, the vehicle 1 has a running state storage field 18, and the vehicle server 10 is in a transfer state based on whether or not the past driving action stored in the drive state storage field 18 corresponds to a transfer pattern assumed in advance. Determine that there is. Thereby, the determination of the transfer state by the vehicle server 10 can be performed every arbitrary predetermined time.
[0093]
The transfer pattern is a combination of the image data of the object obtained from the CCD camera 11, the vehicle speed data of the host vehicle from the speed sensor 12, and the road status information such as the presence or absence of traffic lights and the type of road obtained from the car navigation 13. Configured. As a result, it is possible to perform a transfer determination with high accuracy.
[0094]
As described above, according to the first embodiment, when the moving pattern of the moving body in the image of the CCD camera 11 that is always imaged matches the predetermined pattern, the speed sensor 12 automatically It is determined that the vehicle is stopped or extremely slow, the GPS 14 of the car navigation 13 determines that the vehicle is located at a location where there is no traffic signal in the map database 15 with traffic signal data, and is re-established within an arbitrary time range. It can be determined that the vehicle has started or re-accelerated, and the vehicle has deliberately yielded to another vehicle or a bicycle or pedestrian when the conditions are met. This can be determined by the vehicle server 10. In addition, when it is determined that the vehicle has deliberately yielded to another vehicle, arbitrary points are accumulated in the drive recorder 16 for each transfer, and the driver can provide cashback, fee discount, etc. according to the amount of points. Because it is possible to receive any service, it is possible to promote the “transfer” that is transferred when it should be transferred, and the observance of traffic rules for temporary stops and priority roads.
[0095]
  As described above, the service providing system according to the first embodiment has the vehicle state detection means including the CCD camera 11 that captures an object for the host vehicle, the car navigation 13, and the image information of the object captured by the CCD camera 11. And a transfer pattern that is a movement pattern of the target object when the host vehicle should give a path to the target object from the road condition information obtained by the car navigation 13, the object information based on the image information It has the vehicle server 10 which determines that the own vehicle is in the transfer state which gives way to the object depending on whether or not the movement pattern is applicable, and the center 30 which provides a service corresponding to the transfer.
  The CCD camera 11 in FIG.In-vehicle cameraThe car navigation 13 corresponds to the road condition obtaining means, the vehicle server 10 corresponds to the transfer state determination means, and the center 30 corresponds to the means for providing a service corresponding to the transfer.
[0096]
  Also, S001 in FIG.Shooting objectsS002 corresponds to the process of obtaining road conditions, and S003 and S004 are the transfer states.BeAnd S005 corresponds to a step of providing a service according to the transfer.
[0097]
Embodiment 2
FIG. 7 shows a basic configuration of a service providing system, a service providing method, and a driving situation determination device according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention.
[0098]
The vehicle 1 that receives the service is
“Traveling state” data transmitting means 20 for transmitting the traveling state data of the vehicle 1;
CCD camera 11 as a vehicle status detection means, speed sensor 12,
Car navigation 13 as a road condition acquisition means, GPS 14 which is a component of the car navigation 13, a map database 15 with traffic light data,
A drive recorder 16 as a traveling state storage means, a “transfer state” data recording field 17 and a traveling state storage field 18 which are components of the drive recorder 16 are provided.
[0099]
Further, the center 30 includes “running state data” receiving means 33 for receiving “running state data”, and a transfer state determining means 34 for determining a transfer state.
[0100]
Also in the second embodiment, as in the first embodiment, the vehicle 1 includes the “transfer state” data transmission means 19 and the center 30 receives the “transfer state” data (& storage). ) Means 31 and "acquisition state data" service conversion means 32, but not shown in FIG. 7 (see FIG. 1).
[0101]
Unlike the first embodiment, in the first embodiment, in the vehicle 1, the transfer state is determined by the vehicle server 10 mounted on the vehicle 1, whereas in the second embodiment, the transfer state is determined. Is determined at the center 30. That is, in the second embodiment, the vehicle 1 includes the “running state” data transmission unit 20, and the center 30 includes the “running state data” reception unit 33 and the transfer state determination unit 34. The transfer state is determined on the center 30 side. Since other configurations and operations are the same as those of the first embodiment, description thereof is omitted.
[0102]
Embodiment 3
FIG. 8 shows a basic configuration of a service providing system, a service providing method, and a driving situation determination device according to Embodiment 3 of the present invention.
[0103]
The vehicle 1 that receives the service is
Vehicle server 10 as a transfer state determination means for determining a transfer state;
CCD camera 11 as a vehicle status detection means, speed sensor 12,
Car navigation 13 as a road condition acquisition means, GPS 14 which is a component of the car navigation 13, a map database 15 with traffic light data,
A drive recorder 16 as a running state storage means, an acquisition point recording field 21 which is a component of the drive recorder 16,
Electronic pet software 22 is provided.
[0104]
The vehicle 2 is another vehicle.
[0105]
In the third embodiment, the center 30 does not exist.
[0106]
The vehicle server 10 uses the image of the CCD camera 11 as a trigger, and the vehicle 1 stops after it is determined that there is a possibility of “transfer” even after the value of the speed sensor 12 or the position of the traffic light is determined by the GPS 14. If it is in the middle, it will be restarted, and if it is very slow, it will be accelerated again.
[0107]
When the “transfer” is determined, the vehicle server 10 records a predetermined amount of points in the acquired point recording field 21 of the drive recorder 16. The electronic pet provided by the electronic pet software 22 is transformed according to the amount of acquired points, and can be enjoyed by the driver. That is, when it is determined that the course has been given, arbitrary points are accumulated in the drive recorder 16, and the driver can enjoy the pleasure of transforming the in-vehicle electronic pet by the electronic pet software 22.
[0108]
FIG. 9 shows an image obtained by converting the points accumulated in the earned point recording field 21 of the drive recorder 16 of FIG. 8 by the electronic pet software 22 by the “transfer” action.
[0109]
Ordinary electronic pets are fun to grow up from children to adults, there is no menu after becoming adults, and negative negatives such as becoming a bad child if neglected to grow up as a good child when caring for Having the element is the main feature.
[0110]
However, in the electronic pet software 22 according to the third embodiment as a merit of “transfer”, it is troublesome to stop the “transfer” action just because the pet does not transform anymore when it becomes an adult. Because it is a system that can only be handed over, if the amount of “handover” per mileage unit is small, punishment will be set up so that pets will be bad children, and risky “handover” acts are taken. Also troubled. Characteristic conditions are not the "growth" in which the completed form exists, but the transformation that can be continued "semi-permanently", and the price of not having "transfer" is not punishment such as "return" or "deterioration" Two things are necessary: “stagnation”. FIG. 9 is a plan for satisfying the conditions of “semi-permanent” and “stagnation” by continuing to mutate the pet “bird” into a “similar bird”.
[0111]
When the signal to the vehicle 1 is blue at an intersection with a traffic light, even if “transfer” is performed on the vehicle 2, this system does not determine “transfer”. However, if the system is designed to convert the points earned by the “transfer” act into a financial advantage such as cashback or discount on car insurance premiums, even in such a case, it can be determined as “transfer”. Such accuracy is required. This is difficult unless the vehicle, rather than the driver, can detect information about whether the front signal is red or blue in all signals. In the third embodiment, the current gentle “transfer” judgment is also made. In this case, the merit of “enjoy” is selected only by individuals such as electronic pets, not financial merit. That is, in the service in the third embodiment, the electronic pet is transformed by the transfer state.
[0112]
Hereinafter, based on the flowchart of FIG. 10, the control of the “transfer” determination by the vehicle server 10 will be described in detail.
[0113]
In 200, a calculation for determining whether or not the current behavior of the vehicle 1 and the vehicle 2 corresponds to the “transfer” of the vehicle 1 is started by a signal from the CCD camera 11.
[0114]
First, in 201, the vehicle server 10 inquires the speed sensor 12 and determines whether or not the speed of the vehicle 1 that is the host vehicle is zero.
[0115]
If it is determined in 201 that the speed of the vehicle 1 is zero, the process proceeds to 203. On the other hand, if the speed of the vehicle 1 is other than zero in 201, the process proceeds to 202.
[0116]
Next, at 202, the vehicle server 10 queries the speed sensor 12 to determine whether the speed of the vehicle 1 that is its own vehicle is lower than an arbitrary value, that is, is significantly low.
[0117]
If it is determined in 202 that the speed of the vehicle 1 is lower than an arbitrary value, the process proceeds to 203. On the other hand, if it is determined at 202 that the speed of the vehicle 1 is higher than an arbitrary value, the routine proceeds to 204.
[0118]
Next, in 203, the vehicle server 10 grasps the position of the vehicle by the GPS 14 and inquires the map database 15 with traffic signal data to determine whether or not there is a traffic signal in an arbitrary range in front of the vehicle 1. .
[0119]
If it is determined in 203 that there is a traffic light in an arbitrary range in front of the vehicle 1, it is determined that it is not “transfer”, and in 206, the calculation is stopped. On the other hand, if it is determined in 203 that there is no traffic light in an arbitrary range in front of the vehicle 1, the process proceeds to 205.
[0120]
If the calculation is stopped in 206, the process proceeds to 207. In 207, even if a signal indicating the possibility of “transfer” is sent from the CCD camera 11 until the vehicle is restarted or re-accelerated, the current behavior of the vehicle 1 follows the signal, and “transfer” Since there is not, the “calculation stop” is held so that the “transfer” determination flow by the vehicle server 10 is not started.
[0121]
Next, in 205, the vehicle server 10 inquires of the speed sensor 12 and determines whether the vehicle 1 has restarted or re-accelerated within an arbitrary time. If the vehicle 1 has been stopped until then, re-start is adopted, and if the vehicle 1 is extremely slow, re-acceleration is adopted.
[0122]
If it is determined in 205 that the vehicle 1 has restarted or re-accelerated within an arbitrary time, it is determined that a “transfer” has occurred, the process proceeds to 208, and the calculation is terminated.
[0123]
On the other hand, if it is determined in 205 that the vehicle 1 has not restarted or re-accelerated within an arbitrary time, it is determined that it is not “transfer”, and the calculation ends in 209.
[0124]
After “calculation stop” is held at 207, the vehicle server 10 proceeds to 211 when the vehicle 1 is restarted or re-accelerated at 210, releases the hold of “calculation stop”, and ends the calculation. If vehicle 1 does not restart or reaccelerate, return to 207.
[0125]
In 204, the vehicle server 10 grasps the position of the vehicle by the GPS 14 and inquires the map database 15 with traffic light data to determine whether or not the vehicle position of the vehicle 1 is an expressway or an automobile-only road. This is because, as described above, there is a possibility that “transfer” may occur on a highway or an automobile road without a stop or a significant low speed state. If it is determined in 204 that the position of the vehicle 1 of the vehicle 1 is an expressway or an automobile exclusive road, the process proceeds to 205. On the other hand, if it is determined in 204 that the vehicle position of the vehicle 1 is not an expressway or an automobile exclusive road, it is determined that it is not “transfer”, and in 209 the calculation is terminated.
[0126]
In the flow of FIG. 10 of the third embodiment, the determination is made in real time based on the image information from the CCD camera 11, but in the first and second embodiments, the driving state storage of the drive recorder 16 is performed. This is different from the third embodiment in that it is temporarily stored in the field 18.
[0127]
In the third embodiment, when the driver should give the course to another person, if the “transfer” is performed, the CCD camera 11 detects the possibility of “transfer” from the image, and the vehicle position obtained by the GPS 14 Based on the vehicle speed obtained by the speed sensor 12, it is determined whether or not it is “transfer”, and if it is “transfer”, the image obtained by the electronic pet software 22 in the vehicle is transformed by the accumulated points. Since the driver has fun merits, it can be expected to promote “transfer”.
[0128]
Embodiment 4
FIG. 11 shows a basic configuration of a service providing system, a service providing method, and a driving situation determination apparatus according to Embodiment 4 of the present invention.
[0129]
In the fourth embodiment, the components of the center 3 and the communication means 4 that connects the vehicle 1 and the center 3 at least partly via radio waves are added to the basic configuration of FIG. 8 of the third embodiment. Has been. The communication unit 4 corresponds to the “transfer state” data transmission unit 19 of FIG. The fourth embodiment can be said to be a combination of the first and third embodiments.
[0130]
Information on whether the signal in front of the vehicle is red or blue can be detected by the vehicle 1 instead of the driver in all traffic lights, and when the “transfer” can be determined accurately and accurately, the “transfer” action is acquired. These points can be converted into financial benefits such as cashbacks and discounts on automobile insurance premiums. In other words, in the fourth embodiment, the service is at least one of cash back, discounts on automobile insurance premiums, and donations.
[0131]
In the fourth embodiment, the center 3 functions to manage cash back and discounts in the form of returning the “transfer” made by the individual to the person. In addition, the option of “donation” can be taken.
[0132]
Control in the center 3 performed according to the above configuration will be described in detail based on the flowchart of FIG.
[0133]
First, at 300, the center 3 receives a record of the acquired point record field 21 from the vehicle server 10 of the vehicle 1 via the communication means 4.
[0134]
Next, at 301, the center 3 determines whether or not the point exercise destination request of the vehicle 1 is cashback. If it is determined in 301 that the point exercise destination request of the vehicle 1 is cashback, the process proceeds to 302. If it is determined that it is not cashback, the process proceeds to 303.
[0135]
In 302, a procedure is performed in which the points transmitted this time from the vehicle 1 are converted into cash according to a predetermined conversion rule and returned to the driver of the vehicle 1.
[0136]
In 303, the center 3 determines whether or not the point exercise destination request of the vehicle 1 is a discount on the automobile insurance premium. If it is determined in 303 that the point exercise destination request of the vehicle 1 is a discount on the insurance premium, the process proceeds to 304. If it is determined that the premium is not discounted, the process proceeds to 305.
[0137]
In 304, a procedure is taken in which the points transmitted this time from the vehicle 1 are transmitted to the insurance company as points for determining the insurance premium discount rate according to a predetermined conversion rule.
[0138]
In 305, it is determined whether or not the point exercise destination request of the vehicle 1 is “donation”. If it is determined in 305 that the point exercise destination request of the vehicle 1 is “donation”, the process proceeds to 306. If it is determined that it is not “donation”, the process proceeds to 307.
[0139]
After 307, other exercise destinations are determined, and when no exercise destination is selected by the vehicle 1, the exercise destination set as a standard is selected.
[0140]
In 306, it is determined which of the “donation” destinations. In this flowchart, a donation destination A and a donation destination B are prepared. If it is the donation destination A, the process proceeds to 308, and if it is the donation destination B, the process proceeds to 309. In 308 or 309, a procedure for donating the points transmitted this time from the vehicle 1 to each donation destination as a donation according to a predetermined conversion rule is taken.
[0141]
In 310, a report of the collected donations is transmitted from the donation destination A or the donation destination B to the center 3.
[0142]
In 311, the center 3 transmits a donation report (transfers a report from the donation destination and a thank-you reception) to the vehicle 1 that has donated.
[0143]
In the fourth embodiment, if the driver makes a “transfer” when he / she should give the course to another person, in addition to the enjoyment merit similar to the third embodiment, a monetary merit can be obtained, donation, etc. Since we can prepare benefits that contribute to social contribution, we can expect further effects of promoting "transfer".
[0144]
Although the present invention has been specifically described above based on the embodiments, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and it is needless to say that various modifications can be made without departing from the scope of the invention.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a configuration of a first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a flow of the first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 3 is a diagram showing types of transfer
FIG. 4 is a diagram specifically showing types of transfer patterns
FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a flow of determining a transfer pattern based on camera information
FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a flow for determining a transfer pattern based on vehicle speed information and the like.
FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a configuration of a second embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a configuration of a third embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a point conversion image.
FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a flow of a vehicle server in the third embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a configuration of a fourth embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 12 is a diagram showing a center flow in the fourth embodiment of the present invention;
[Explanation of symbols]
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1, 2 ... Vehicle, 10 ... Vehicle server, 11 ... CCD camera, 12 ... Speed sensor, 13 ... Car navigation, 14 ... GPS, 15 ... Map database with traffic signal data, 16 ... Drive recorder, 17 ... "Transfer state" data Recording field, 18 ... running state storage field, 19 ... "transfer state" data transmission means, 20 ... "running state" data transmission means, 21 ... acquired point recording field, 22 ... electronic pet software, 30 ... center (base station) , 31... "Acquisition status" data reception (& storage) means, 32... "Acquisition status data" service conversion means, 33 ... "Running status data" reception means, 34 ... Transfer status determination means, 40 ... Communication means.

Claims (7)

Vehicle status detection means including an in-vehicle camera that captures an image of an object with respect to the vehicle
Road condition acquisition means,
The target object when the predetermined own vehicle should give way to the target object from image information of the target object photographed by the in-vehicle camera and road condition information acquired by the road condition acquisition means Transfer that determines that the host vehicle is in a transfer state in which the vehicle gives way to the target object, depending on whether the transfer pattern of the target object based on the image information corresponds to the transfer pattern that is the transfer pattern of State determination means;
A service providing system comprising means for providing a service according to the transfer. Has a running condition storage means, the inheritance state determining means, characterized by determining that the running state storage means past operation acts to store a transfer it than that whether corresponding to the inheritance pattern The service providing system according to claim 1. It said vehicle condition detecting means includes a vehicle speed sensor,
The service providing system according to claim 1, wherein the transfer state determination unit determines that the transfer state is in the transfer state based on vehicle speed data of the host vehicle from the vehicle speed sensor .   The service providing system according to claim 1, wherein the service is one in which an electronic pet is transformed by a transfer state.   The service providing system according to claim 1, wherein the service is at least one of cash back, fee discount, and donation. Photographing the object against the vehicle ;
The process of obtaining road conditions;
From the image information of the photographed object and the obtained road condition information, a transfer pattern that is a movement pattern of the object when the host vehicle should give a course to the object is determined. Determining whether or not the subject vehicle is in a yielding state in which a course is given to the object according to whether or not the movement pattern of the object based on the image information is applicable ;
And providing a service according to the transfer. Vehicle status detection means including an in-vehicle camera that captures an image of an object with respect to the vehicle
Road condition acquisition means,
The target object when the predetermined own vehicle should give way to the target object from image information of the target object photographed by the in-vehicle camera and road condition information acquired by the road condition acquisition means Transfer that determines that the host vehicle is in a transfer state in which the vehicle gives way to the target object, depending on whether the transfer pattern of the target object based on the image information corresponds to the transfer pattern that is the transfer pattern of An operating state determining apparatus comprising: a state determining unit.

Images