JP4301986B2 - Complex information processing device - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a composite information processing apparatus, and more particularly to a composite information processing apparatus suitable for selectively operating a plurality of modes by operating an input means.

  At present, in-vehicle navigation devices are capable of executing a complex source such as navigation, CD, DVD, and television with a single device.

  In order to operate such a navigation device, the operation mode of the navigation, CD or TV, that is, the operation state of the device is appropriately selected by switching the source using an input means such as a remote controller or a touch panel. The selected mode information is output by output means such as a display unit or a speaker.

  In recent years, a haptic commander that gives an operator a feeling of operation has been adopted as a new input means corresponding to control of a plurality of modes.

  According to such a haptic commander, for example, it is possible to artificially create a different operation feeling for each mode, thereby making it possible to group input means for operating each mode, The operation feeling inherent to the mode eliminates the need to rely on visual observation, and can greatly improve the operability.

JP 2003-015535 A

  However, conventionally, for example, when a passenger in a passenger seat is watching DVD video information or audio information, and then the driver wants to perform navigation operations, the DVD screen is changed to a navigation screen. In order to switch, the source switching operation had to be performed.

  As a result, there has been a problem that the operation becomes complicated and quick mode switching cannot be performed. Such a problem eventually hinders safe and smooth driving by the driver, and therefore requires an immediate solution.

  Accordingly, the present invention has been made in view of such problems, and is a composite information processing apparatus that can improve operability by simply and quickly switching to a mode that an operator is to operate. Is intended to provide.

In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the composite information processing apparatus according to the present invention is characterized in that an input means operated by an operator and a plurality of selectively operated by the operator via the operation of the input means. A composite information processing apparatus comprising a mode and an output unit that selectively outputs information of the plurality of modes, the last being the mode that the operator last operated when completing the operation of the input unit A storage unit that stores a mode; a position detection sensor that detects a position of a finger of an operator who operates the input unit; and a determination that determines an operator who operates the input unit based on a detection result of the position detection sensor And a control unit that performs control to read out and activate the last mode corresponding to the operator determined by the determination unit from the storage unit.

According to such a configuration, the position of the operator's finger operating the input means is detected by the position sensor, whereby the determination of the operator is easily performed by the determination means, and then the determination by the determination means. The last mode corresponding to the operated operator can be activated immediately by the control means.

  Thus, even when another operator performs an operation in another mode after one operator completes the operation in a certain mode and before the operation in the same mode is resumed, the 1 A human operator can easily and quickly resume and continue the operation in the same mode without requiring a source switching operation.

  In the present application, the “last mode” simply means whether the mode that was last operated when the operator completed the operation of the input means is any mode such as navigation, CD, DVD, or television. Needless to say, it may be treated as a concept including a specific operation state in each mode. In this case, for example, when the last operated mode when the operator completes the operation of the input means is the navigation mode, the screen (the operation displayed last when the operation is completed in the navigation mode) Screen, etc.) and the sound that was being output becomes the last mode.

  Further, the composite information processing apparatus according to the present invention is characterized in that the input means is a haptic commander that gives the operator an operational feeling.

  According to such a configuration, the operability of the input unit can be further improved by using the haptic commander as the input unit.

  Furthermore, the composite information processing apparatus according to the present invention is characterized in that the position detection sensor detects the position of the thumb of the operator who operates the input means.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to determine the operator with a simpler configuration by detecting the position of the thumb of the operator who operates the input means by the position detection sensor.

  Further, the composite information processing apparatus according to the present invention is characterized in that it has a navigation mode and at least one mode of CD, DVD, and television.

  According to such a configuration, even when the navigation device mode and at least one mode of CD, DVD, and television are selected and operated, the operator does not need to switch the source. It becomes possible to continue the operation of the mode that was performed immediately before.

  Furthermore, the composite information processing apparatus according to the present invention is characterized in that the composite information processing apparatus has a canceling unit that cancels the operation of the input unit, and the control unit completes the operation of the input unit by one operator. After the last mode of the human operator is stored by the storage unit, when another operator operates the input unit, the cancel mode is canceled within a predetermined time after the activation of the last mode corresponding to the other operator. When the means is operated, control is performed to activate the last mode corresponding to the one operator.

  And according to such a structure, after one operator completes operation of an input means, even when another operator operates an input means, it is the last mode corresponding to the said other operator. If the canceling means is operated within a predetermined time after activation, the last mode operation corresponding to the one operator can be continued.

  In other words, it is possible to wait for a cancel input within the predetermined time and to operate with priority on the mode of the one operator.

  Furthermore, the composite information processing apparatus according to the present invention is characterized in that the control unit stores the last mode of the one operator by the storage unit after one operator completes the operation of the input unit. If the other operator starts operating the input means within a predetermined time after starting the operation, the last mode for the one operator is activated, and the other operator is operated after the predetermined time is exceeded. However, when the operation of the input means is started, control is performed to activate the last mode corresponding to the other operator.

  According to such a configuration, even if the operation by the one operator who has previously operated the input unit is completed, the one operator is not yet used until a predetermined time elapses. This last mode can be prioritized over the last mode of the other operator who operates the input means later.

  Further, the composite information processing apparatus according to the present invention is characterized in that the control means automatically activates a last mode corresponding to the driver after a predetermined time has elapsed after completion of the operation of the input means by an operator other than the driver. It is in the point to perform control to.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to automatically activate the last mode corresponding to the driver after a predetermined time has elapsed after completion of the operation of the input means by an operator other than the driver.

  According to the composite information processing apparatus according to the present invention, operability can be improved by quickly switching to a mode corresponding to the operator.

  Further, according to the composite information processing apparatus according to the present invention, the operability can be further improved.

  Furthermore, according to the composite information processing apparatus of the present invention, it is possible to obtain a composite information processing apparatus that can improve operability at a lower cost by using a haptic commander that gives the operator an operational feeling as the input means. it can.

  Furthermore, according to the composite information processing apparatus of the present invention, a composite information processing apparatus that can improve operability by including a position detection sensor that detects the position of the finger of the operator who operates the input means. Can be obtained more inexpensively.

  Further, according to the composite information processing apparatus according to the present invention, the operability of the multi-function navigation apparatus having functions such as CD, DVD, or television can be further improved, and as a result, safe and smooth operation can be ensured. Can do.

  Furthermore, according to the composite information processing apparatus according to the present invention, it is possible to further improve the operability of the operator by providing the cancel unit.

  Furthermore, according to the composite information processing apparatus of the present invention, even when the operation by the operator who has previously operated the input unit is completed, the last time of the operator is not maintained until a predetermined time elapses. By prioritizing the mode over the last mode of other operators who will operate the input means later, the operability of the operator who has previously operated the input means can be further improved.

  Further, according to the composite information processing apparatus according to the present invention, after the operation of the input means by the operator other than the driver is completed, the driver automatically activates the last mode corresponding to the driver after a predetermined time has elapsed. The operability can be further improved.

  Hereinafter, a first embodiment of a composite information processing apparatus according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 3.

  The composite information processing apparatus in the present embodiment is used as an in-vehicle information device such as a navigation apparatus.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the composite information processing apparatus 1 in this embodiment has an input device 2 as an input means, and this input device 2 is operated by an operator such as a driver or a passenger in a passenger seat. It is designed to be operated manually.

  A CPU 3 is connected to the output side of the input device 2, and the CPU 3 has a storage unit 4 in which a plurality of modes that are selectively operated by the operation of the input device 2 including a navigation mode are stored. Built in.

  Examples of modes other than the navigation mode stored in the storage unit 4 include at least one mode of CD, DVD, and television.

  Further, the CPU 3 has a built-in control unit 5, and this control unit 5 performs various operations for selective operation of a plurality of modes stored in the storage unit 4 in accordance with the operation of the input device 2. Control is to be performed.

  An output device 7 as an output means is connected to the output side of the CPU 3, and this output device 7 outputs information on each mode that is selectively operated by the operation of the input device 2. .

  In the navigation mode, the information output by the output device 7 is a navigation operation screen, a guidance screen, or a guidance voice. In the CD mode, the audio information recorded on the CD is output as a sound. Further, in the DVD or television mode, the display image and sound are output.

  In the present embodiment, the CPU 3 incorporates an operator determination unit 6 as a determination unit that determines an operator who operates the input device 2, and the input side of the operator determination unit 6 has an input device. 2 and a control unit 5 is connected to the output side.

  The operator determination unit 6 determines the operator by determining whether the operation of the input device 2 is performed from the driver's seat side or the passenger seat side. .

  In the present embodiment, when the operator completes the operation of the input device 2, the storage unit 4 also functions as a storage unit that stores the last mode that is the last mode operated by the operator. It has become.

  Note that when storing the last mode of the operator, the storage unit 4 distinguishes whether the last mode corresponds to an operation from the driver's seat side or an operation from the passenger seat side. As a result, the last mode is stored in a state of having a corresponding relationship with the operator.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the control unit 5 also functions as a control unit that performs control to read out and activate the last mode corresponding to the operator determined by the operator determination unit 6 from the storage unit 4. Yes.

  Thereby, the last mode corresponding to the operator determined by the operator determination unit 6 can be immediately activated by the control unit 5.

  As a result, after one operator completes an operation in one mode, another operator performs an operation in another mode until the one operator resumes the operation in the same mode. Even in this case, the one operator can continue the operation in the same mode without requiring the source switching operation.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the input device 2 is a haptic commander having a shape held by a palm as shown in FIG.

  The haptic commander is rotated in the direction of the arrow in FIG. 2 while being held by the operator, and each mode is appropriately operated according to the rotation amount of the rotation operation. Yes.

  In the rotation operation, the operator is given an operational feeling such as ease of rotation of the haptic commander and vibration, for example, in a different state for each mode.

  This eliminates the need for the operator to rely on visual inspection when operating the composite information processing apparatus, and enables smooth operation.

  In the present embodiment, a position detection sensor 10 is connected to the input device 2, and the position detection sensor 10 detects the position of the thumb in the finger that operates the input device 2.

  The detection result by the position detection sensor 10 is output to the operator determination unit 6 of the CPU 3.

  Thereby, in the operator determination part 6, the operator who operates the input device 2 based on the position of the operator's thumb detected by the position detection sensor 10 can be determined easily.

  In particular, by detecting the position of only the thumb among the fingers, the configuration can be further simplified and inexpensive.

  The position detection sensor 10 may be, for example, an optical sensor, a temperature sensor, or a piezoelectric sensor that detects the pressure of the thumb by converting it into an electrical signal using a piezoelectric element.

  In this case, for example, as shown in FIG. 2, a driver's grip guide groove 11 is provided at a position where the driver can easily grip the input device 2, and the passenger in the passenger seat of the input device 2 grips it. A gripping guide groove 12 for the passenger seat is provided at an easy position, and the detectors 13 and 14 of the position detection sensor 10 are separately disposed at positions corresponding to the thumbs in both the gripping guide grooves 11 and 12. It may be. By doing so, it is possible to more easily determine the operator of the input device 2 by detecting the detectors 13 and 14 that detect the thumbs positioned in the holding guide grooves 11 and 12.

  Next, the operation of this embodiment will be described.

  FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing an operation procedure of the composite information processing apparatus 1 as an operation of the present embodiment.

  In FIG. 3, in the initial state, it is assumed that the operator who will operate the input device 2 has already completed the operation of the input device 2, and the last mode when the operation is completed is already stored in the storage unit. 4 is stored.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 3, when the operation of the composite information processing apparatus 1 is started from the initial state, first, in step 1 (ST1), whether or not an input to the input device 2 by the operator is performed, that is, The control unit 5 determines whether or not the operation of the input device 2 has been started. If the input has been performed, the process proceeds to step 2 (ST2), and if not, the determination in step 1 (ST1) is performed again. .

  When there is an input to the input device 2, the position detection sensor 10 detects the position of the operator's thumb and outputs the detection result to the operator determination unit 6.

  Next, in step 2 (ST2), the operator determination unit 6 determines the operator based on the detection result of the position detection sensor 10.

  Next, in step 3 (ST3), the control unit 5 reads the last mode corresponding to the determined operator from the storage unit 4, and activates this last mode.

  Thus, for example, when the mode operated immediately before the current operation is the DVD mode and the mode activated in step 3 (ST3) of the current operation is the navigation mode, the output device 7 is The screen of the display unit of the navigation device changes from the DVD screen to the navigation screen.

  In the subsequent step 4 (ST4), the operation in the last mode is executed according to the operation of the input device 2 under the control of the control unit 5.

  As a result, the operator can resume and continue the operation in the same mode that he / she operated by the previous operation.

  When the operator completes the operation of the current mode, the last mode of the current mode is stored in the storage unit 4 in step 5 (ST5), and then the process returns to step 1 (ST1).

  Therefore, according to the present embodiment, since the last mode corresponding to the operator determined by the operator determination unit 6 can be activated immediately by the control unit 5, one operator completes the operation in a certain mode. Even if another operator performs another mode operation before restarting the same mode operation, the one operator does not need to perform the source switching operation. The operation in the same mode can be resumed easily and quickly.

  As a result, the operability of the composite information processing apparatus can be improved. In particular, when this is applied to a multi-function navigation apparatus having a function such as a CD, a DVD, or a television, driving with improved operability is performed. Safety and smoothness can be ensured.

  Next, a second embodiment of the composite information processing apparatus according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. 4 and FIG.

  Note that portions having the same or similar basic configuration to the first embodiment will be described using the same reference numerals.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the composite information processing apparatus 16 in the present embodiment includes an input device 2, a CPU 3, and an output device 7, and an operator determination unit 6, a control unit 5, and a storage unit 4 are included in the output device 7. This is basically the same as the first embodiment in that it is built in.

  However, in the present embodiment, unlike the first embodiment, the input device 2 is provided with a cancel button 17 as canceling means for canceling the operation of the input device 2.

  This cancel button 17 may be able to be pressed not only by the current operator who is currently operating the input device 2 but also by the passenger of the current operator.

  Then, after one operator completes the operation of the input device 2 and stores the last mode of the one operator in the storage unit 4, the other operator uses the input device 2. When operating, if the cancel button 17 is pressed within a predetermined time after activation of the last mode corresponding to the other operator, control is performed to activate the last mode corresponding to the one operator. It is like that.

  As a result, even when another operator operates the input device 2 after one operator completes the operation of the input device 2, if the cancel button 17 is pressed within a predetermined time, the one operator The operation in the last mode corresponding to the operator can be continued.

  Next, the operation of this embodiment will be described.

  FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an operation procedure of the composite information processing apparatus 16 as an operation of the present embodiment.

  In FIG. 5, in the initial state, the one operator has already completed the operation of the input device 2, and the last mode at the time of completion is stored in the storage unit 4. To do. Further, it is assumed that the operation of the input device 2 has already been completed for the other operators, and the last mode at the time of completion is stored in the storage unit.

  Further, whether the operator who will operate the input device 2 from now on is the one operator or the other operator is unknown in the initial state, but the operator in the previous operation is It is assumed that it is a human operator.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 5 from the initial state, when the operation of the composite information processing device 16 is started, first, in step 11 (ST11), whether or not the input to the input device 2 has been performed by the operator, that is, the input The controller 5 determines whether or not the operation of the apparatus 2 has been started. If an input has been made, the process proceeds to step 12 (ST12). If no input has been made, the process proceeds to step 11 (ST11). Determine again.

  When there is an input to the input device 2, the position detection sensor 10 detects the position of the operator's thumb and outputs the detection result to the operator determination unit 6.

  Next, in step 12 (ST12), based on the detection result of the position detection sensor 10, the operator determination unit 6 determines the operator.

  Next, in step 13 (ST13), the control unit 5 reads the last mode corresponding to the determined operator from the storage unit 4, and activates this last mode.

  Next, in step 14 (ST14), the control unit 5 determines whether or not the current operator is different from the previous operator, that is, the one operator, and if so, the process goes to step 15 (ST15). If not, the process proceeds to step 17 (ST17).

  In the case of proceeding to step 15 (ST15), the current operator is the other operator. On the other hand, when proceeding to step 17 (ST17), the current operator is the one operator.

  In step 15 (ST15), after the start of the last mode corresponding to the current operator (the other operator), it is determined whether or not the cancel button 17 is pressed within a predetermined time and a cancel input is made. If there is, the process proceeds to step 16 (ST16), and if there is no input, the process proceeds to step 17 (ST17).

  In step 16 (ST16), the control unit 5 reads and activates the last mode of the previous operator (the one operator) from the storage unit 4, and then proceeds to step 17 (ST17).

As a result, even if a transition from the navigation screen (the operation mode of the one operator) to a DVD screen (the operation mode of the other operator) is made once by the processing in step 13 (ST13) described above, It is possible to transit to the navigation screen again by the process of step 16 (ST16).
Next, in step 17 (ST17), the activated last mode operation is executed according to the operation of the input device 2 by the operator.

  When the operator completes the operation of the current mode, the last mode of the current mode is stored in the storage unit 4 in step 18 (ST18), and then the process returns to step 11 (ST11).

  Therefore, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to prioritize the mode operation by the one operator after waiting for a cancel input within a predetermined time.

  In this embodiment, for example, the driver (the one operator) is operating the navigation, and once the operation is completed, the passenger in the passenger seat (the other operator) starts operating the DVD. In some cases, it can be expected that a remarkable effect can be obtained in a case where a situation in which it is necessary to switch back to navigation urgently occurs due to an erroneous input of the destination or the like.

  Next, a third embodiment of the composite information processing apparatus according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. 1 and FIG.

  Note that portions having the same or similar basic configuration to the first embodiment will be described using the same reference numerals.

  The composite information processing apparatus according to the present embodiment includes the input device 2, the CPU 3, and the output device 7, and also includes the CPU 3, the operator determination unit 6, the control unit 5, and the storage unit 4. Basically the same.

  However, the present embodiment is different from the first embodiment in the control method of the control unit 5.

  That is, in this embodiment, the control unit 5 completes the operation of the input device 2 by one operator and stores the last mode of the one operator in the storage unit 4 within a predetermined time. When another operator starts operating the input device 2, control is performed so as to activate the last mode for the one operator.

  On the other hand, when the other operator starts operating the input device 2 after the predetermined time is exceeded, the control unit 5 performs control to activate the last mode corresponding to the other operator. It has become.

  Thereby, even when the one operator completes the operation of the input device 2, when another operator starts operating the input device 2 before the predetermined time has elapsed since the completion of the operation, The last mode corresponding to the one operator can be preferentially continued.

  Next, the operation of this embodiment will be described.

  FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing an operation procedure of the composite information processing apparatus as an operation of the present embodiment.

  In FIG. 6, in the initial state, the one operator has already completed the operation of the input device 2 and the last mode of the one operator has already been stored in the storage unit 4. And Further, it is assumed that the operation of the input device 2 has already been completed for the other operators, and the last mode at the completion of this operation is already stored in the storage unit 5.

  Further, whether the operator who will operate the input device 2 from now on is the one operator or the other operator is unknown in the initial state, but the operator in the previous operation is It is assumed that it is a human operator.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 6 from the initial state, when the operation of the composite information processing apparatus is started, first, in step 21 (ST21), whether or not the input to the input device 2 by the operator has been performed, that is, the input device. The control unit 5 determines whether or not the operation 2 has been started. If an input has been made, the process proceeds to step 22 (ST22). If no input has been made, the determination in step 21 (ST21) is made. Again.

  When there is an input to the input device 2, the position detection sensor 10 detects the position of the operator's thumb and outputs the detection result to the operator determination unit 6.

  Next, in step 22 (ST22), the operator determination unit 6 determines the operator based on the detection result of the position detection sensor 10, and the control unit 5 determines that the current operator is the previous operator. That is, it is determined whether or not the operator is different from the one operator. If they are different, the process proceeds to step 23 (ST23), and if not different, the process proceeds to step 24 (ST24).

  In the case of proceeding to step 23 (ST23), the current operator is the other operator. On the other hand, when proceeding to step 24 (ST24), the current operator is the one operator.

  In step 23 (ST23), the controller 5 determines whether or not it is within a predetermined time after the last operation (operation by the one operator) is completed. Advances to step 25 (ST25), and if it exceeds the predetermined time, advances to step 24 (ST24).

  In step 24 (ST24), the control unit 5 reads and activates the last mode corresponding to the current operator (the other operator) determined in ST22 (ST22) from the storage unit 4 and then starts the step 26 (ST24). Go to ST26).

  On the other hand, in step 25 (ST25), the control unit 5 reads and activates the last mode corresponding to the previous operator (the one operator) from the storage unit 4, and then proceeds to step 26 (ST26).

  Accordingly, even when the other operator starts operating the input device 2 within a predetermined time after the operation of the input device 2 by the one operator is completed, the last mode of the one operator is still maintained. Can be continued.

  For example, when the mode of the one operator is the navigation mode and the mode of the other operator is the DVD mode, the one operator completes the navigation operation within a predetermined time. Even if the other operator starts operating the input device 2, the navigation screen is not changed to the DVD screen, and the navigation screen is still maintained.

  In step 26 (ST26), the activated last mode operation is executed according to the operation of the input device 2 by the operator.

  When the operator completes the operation in the current mode, the last mode of the current mode is stored in the storage unit 4 in step 27 (ST27), and then the process returns to step 21.

  Therefore, according to the present embodiment, even after the operation of the one operator who has previously operated the input device 2 is completed, the last time of the one operator is maintained until a predetermined time elapses. Mode can be prioritized.

  Next, a fourth embodiment of the composite information processing apparatus according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. 1 and FIG.

  Note that portions having the same or similar basic configuration to the first embodiment will be described using the same reference numerals.

  The composite information processing apparatus according to the present embodiment includes the input device 2, the CPU 3, and the output device 7, and the CPU 3 includes the operator determination unit 6, the control unit 5, and the storage unit 4 in the first embodiment. It is the same.

  However, in this embodiment, the control method by the control unit 5 is different from the first embodiment.

  In other words, in the present embodiment, the control unit 5 performs the last mode automatically corresponding to the driver after a predetermined time has elapsed after the operation of the input device 2 by an operator other than the driver (for example, a passenger in the passenger seat) is completed. The control which starts is performed.

  Here, in many cases, an in-vehicle composite information processing apparatus such as a multi-function navigation apparatus having functions such as a CD, a DVD, or a television occupies most operations by a driver. Therefore, if the driver's last mode is automatically activated as in this embodiment, the operability can be further improved.

  Next, the operation of this embodiment will be described.

  FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an operation procedure of the composite information processing apparatus as an operation of the present embodiment.

  In FIG. 7, in the initial state, the driver has already completed the operation of the input device 2 and the last mode of the driver is already stored in the storage unit 4. Further, it is assumed that the operator other than the driver has already completed the operation of the input device 2 and the last mode at the time of completion of the operation is already stored in the storage unit 4.

  Furthermore, it is unclear whether the operator who will operate the input device 2 from now on is the driver or an operator other than the driver, but the operator in the previous operation is the driver It is assumed that the operator is other than the above.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 7, when the operation of the composite information processing apparatus is started from the initial state, first, in step 31 (ST31), whether or not the input to the input device 2 by the operator has been performed, that is, the input device. The control unit 5 determines whether or not the operation 2 is started. If an input is performed, the process proceeds to step 32 (ST32). If not, the process proceeds to step 33 (ST33).

  In step 33 (ST33), it is determined whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed after completion of the immediately preceding operation. If it has elapsed, the process proceeds to step 34 (ST34). Return to).

  In step 34 (ST34), after the driver's last mode is read from the memory | storage part 4 by the control part 5, and it starts, it returns to step 31 (ST31).

  Thereby, after operation of operators other than a driver is completed, when operation of the input device 2 is not performed within predetermined time, a driver's last mode can be started automatically.

  In step 32 (ST32), the operator of the input device 2 is determined by the operator determination unit 6 and the determined operator's last mode is activated.

  At this time, if the operator is a driver and has passed through step 34 (ST34), the driver's last mode has already been activated in step 34 (ST34), so this step 32 (ST32). Is no longer necessary.

  Step 32 (ST32) is meaningful when the determined operator is an operator other than the driver, or when the operator is a driver and has not passed through step 34 (ST34). In other words, this is a case where the driver operates the input device 2 before the predetermined time elapses after the previous operation is completed.

  Next, in step 35 (ST35), the activated last mode operation is executed according to the operation of the input device 2 under the control of the control unit 5.

  Next, in step 36 (ST36), the last mode of the current operation is stored in the storage unit 4, and then the process returns to step 31 (ST31).

  Therefore, according to the present embodiment, after the operation by the operator other than the driver is completed, when the operation of the input device 2 is not started within a predetermined time, the driver's last mode is automatically activated, The operability of the driver can be further improved.

  In addition, this invention is not limited to embodiment mentioned above, A various change is possible as needed.

  For example, as a mode to be operated, of course, modes other than the above-described navigation, CD, DVD, and television, for example, a mode such as radio may be provided.

  The image information output in the navigation mode may be information read from a map database stored in a vehicle-mounted DVD or HDD, or received from the center server via communication in communication navigation. It may be information obtained by doing.

1 is a block diagram showing a first embodiment of a composite information processing apparatus according to the present invention. The figure which shows the haptic commander as an input device in 1st Embodiment of the composite information processing apparatus which concerns on this invention. 6 is a flowchart showing an operation procedure of the composite information processing apparatus in the first embodiment of the composite information processing apparatus according to the present invention. The block diagram which shows 2nd Embodiment of the composite information processing apparatus which concerns on this invention. The flowchart which shows the operation procedure of a composite information processing apparatus in 2nd Embodiment of the composite information processing apparatus which concerns on this invention. The flowchart which shows the operation procedure of a composite information processing apparatus in 3rd Embodiment of the composite information processing apparatus which concerns on this invention. The flowchart which shows the operation procedure of a composite information processing apparatus in 4th Embodiment of the composite information processing apparatus which concerns on this invention.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1,16 Complex information processing apparatus 2 Input device 4 Memory | storage part 5 Control part 7 Output device 8 Operator determination part 10 Position detection sensor 17 Cancel button

Claims (7)

An input means operated by an operator, a plurality of modes selectively operated by the operator through an operation of the input means, and an output means for selectively outputting information on the plurality of modes. A complex information processing apparatus,
Storage means for storing a last mode which is a mode last operated by the operator when completing the operation of the input means;
A position detection sensor for detecting the position of an operator's finger operating the input means;
Determination means for determining an operator who operates the input means based on the detection result of the position detection sensor ;
A composite information processing apparatus comprising: control means for performing control to read out and activate the last mode corresponding to the operator determined by the determination means from the storage means.   The composite information processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the input unit is a haptic commander that gives an operation feeling to an operator. The position detection sensor, the composite information processing apparatus according to claim 1 or claim 2, characterized in that it is adapted to detect the position of the operator's thumb for operating the input means. And navigation modes, CD, complex information processing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that it comprises at least one mode of the DVD and television. Canceling means for canceling the operation of the input means;
When the one operator completes the operation of the input unit and stores the last mode of the one operator by the storage unit, the other operation unit operates the input unit. In addition, after the activation of the last mode corresponding to the other operator, control is performed to activate the last mode corresponding to the one operator when the canceling unit is operated within a predetermined time. The composite information processing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 4 . The control means is configured such that after one operator completes the operation of the input means and the last mode for the one operator is stored by the storage means, the other operator inputs the input within a predetermined time. When the operation of the means is started, the last mode for the one operator is activated, and when the other operator starts the operation of the input means after the predetermined time is exceeded, combine-information processing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that performs control to start the last mode corresponding to the operator. 2. The control unit according to claim 1, wherein after the operation of the input unit is completed by an operator other than the driver, the control unit automatically performs a control to activate a last mode corresponding to the driver after a predetermined time has elapsed. Item 7. The composite information processing apparatus according to any one of items 6 to 6 .