JP5582698B2 - Continuous operation management system - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a continuous operation management system that is mounted on an automobile and alerts a driver to comply with, for example, a continuous operation time determined by law.

There has been disclosed a vehicle operation management system that enables processing for dividing and obtaining necessary break time and that manages accurate continuous operation time (see, for example, Patent Document 1).
However, with the conventional operation management system,
It is difficult to check the situation of departure from driving for the time stipulated by law.
It is necessary for the driver to manage the time count when leaving the driver
Because the operating time is unknown, the legal regulation time may be exceeded.
Unnecessary driving departure time is unknown.
In the case of a large vehicle, the place where the driver leaves the vehicle, that is, the parking area is limited.
Various problems exist.

Various other techniques have been proposed (Patent Documents 2 to 16), but none of the means for solving the various problems described above is disclosed.
Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2004-234260 Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 7-215089 JP 2006-194797 A JP 62-245919 A JP-A-8-212498 Japanese Patent No. 399314 Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 10-166892 JP 2002-288704 A JP 2006-177735 A JP-A-6-34394 JP-A-9-7021 Japanese Patent No. 319459 JP-A-9-81816 Japanese Patent No. 3194461 JP-A-11-663370 Japanese Patent No. 3560213

  The present invention has been proposed in view of the above-mentioned problems of the prior art, and the driver can easily recognize the continuous operation possible time and the driving disengagement time (resting time) without spending any special labor. The purpose is to provide such continuous operation management system.

According to the present invention, the driving determination device (1) for determining whether or not the vehicle is being driven, and the control means (10) having the function of determining the driving time of the vehicle and the time when the driver is resting. ) and in continuous operation management system having a display means having a function the vehicle driver to display a is operable time and operating departure time can be operated continuously the vehicle (2), the driver is the display means And (2) operating means (4) for performing an operation for displaying the operable time, and the display means (2) is operable in response to an operation performed on the operating means (4). The control means (10) starts measuring time by the time measuring means (11) (S1), turns on the ignition (S2), and the display means (2) displays the display screen. If the display screen is displayed, it is determined whether the vehicle has started driving based on the measurement result of the driving determination device (1) (S4). It is checked whether or not the vehicle is driven by (1) (S5), the remaining driving time is displayed on the display means (2) (S6), and the continuous driving time has passed the first threshold value. If the continuous operation time has exceeded the first threshold value, a first warning is displayed on the display means (2) (S8), and the continuous operation time is It is judged whether or not the threshold value 2 has passed (S9), and if the second threshold value has passed, a second warning is displayed (S10).

In the present invention, the driver has operation means (4) for performing an operation for displaying the driveable time on the display means (2), and the display means (2) corresponds to the operation performed on the operation means (4). In response, the system may have a function of displaying the driveable time for a certain time (FIGS. 2 and 3) (Claim 2).

  The control means (10) has a function of determining break times continuously acquired by the driver of the vehicle (S221, S30) and a function of calculating the sum of the break times (rest acquisition) (S24, S32). The display means (2) preferably has a function of displaying the break time (FIG. 3) and a function of displaying the total break time (rest acquisition) (FIG. 3).

In addition to this, the luck control means (10) includes the rest time continuously acquired by the driver and the third threshold value (third threshold value / time allowed by the law: for example 10 minutes). (S221, S30), and if the continuously acquired break time is shorter than the third threshold, the break time is not added to the total break time (break acquisition) ( S222, S34) It is preferable to have a function.

According to the present invention having the above-described configuration, the control means (10) calculates the driving time (continuous driving time) during which the driver of the vehicle can drive the vehicle continuously. Since the drivable time can be displayed on the display means (2), the driver of the vehicle visually recognizes the drivable time displayed on the display means (2), so that, for example, the continuous drivable time (second It is possible to instantly grasp how much time remains (operable time) until the threshold (2) is exceeded.
That is, for example, the driver can instantly check the driving departure status with respect to the time (second threshold value) stipulated in laws and regulations, and in response to the driving leaving status, the driver can set an appropriate driving departure timing. I can plan.

As a result, the driver can comply with laws and regulations relating to continuous operation, for example.
In addition, especially when the vehicle is a large vehicle, it is possible to calculate the time for searching for a driving leaving (resting) place with limited conditions by grasping the driving time, and to determine the driving leaving (resting) place. I can search. Accordingly, it is possible to prevent, for example, exceeding the time (second threshold value) stipulated by laws and regulations while searching for a driving leave (rest) place with limited conditions.

  In the present invention, when the driver operates the operating means (4) (for example, by pressing a switch), the display means (2) is configured to display the operable time (Claim 2). It becomes possible for the driver to easily visually recognize the driveable time.

And in this invention, if it comprises so that the rest time which the driver | operator of the vehicle acquired continuously and the sum total of the said rest time (rest acquisition) may be displayed (Claim 3), the condition regarding continuous driving will be more accurately indicated. By being able to grasp it, it is not necessary to perform unnecessary driving departure, and transportation efficiency is improved.
In addition, according to the present invention, it is possible to add a function of making an announcement (for example, a function similar to “alarm”) when a necessary break is acquired. By providing such a function, the driver can take a nap in peace during the break.

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.
In FIG. 1, a continuous driving management system according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a vehicle speed measuring means (vehicle speed sensor) 1 that is a driving determination device, a display monitor 2 that is a display means, a voice warning device 3 that is a warning means, and an operating means. 4. A control means 10 is provided.
The control means 10 includes a timer 11 that is a time measuring means, a driving time calculating means 12, a rest time calculating means 13, a drivable time calculating means 14, a database 15 that is a storage means, a comparing means 16, and a judging means 17.

In the control means 10, the driving time calculation means 12 can acquire information that the vehicle is being driven from information that the vehicle speed detected by the vehicle speed sensor 1 is not zero. The driving time calculation means 12 has a function of calculating the driving time based on information indicating that the vehicle is being driven and the elapsed time by the timer 11.
The break time calculation means 13 can acquire information that the vehicle is stopped from the information that the vehicle speed detected by the vehicle speed sensor 1 is zero. The break time calculation means 13 has a function of calculating the break time based on the information that the vehicle is stopped and the elapsed time by the timer 11.
Here, the state in which the vehicle speed detected by the vehicle speed sensor 1 is zero and the vehicle is stopped includes “working” (for example, during loading and unloading work).

  The drivable time calculation means 14 calculates a rest time based on the driving time calculated by the driving time calculation means 12 and the second threshold value (continuous continuous driving time 240 minutes stipulated by law). With reference to the total value of the rest time calculated by the means 13, the remaining driving time is calculated.

  The database 15 stores various set values, for example, a continuous operation possible time (second threshold value: 240 minutes) defined by laws and regulations, and a break time (required break time: required) during the continuous operation possible time. 30 minutes), a continuous break time (third threshold value: 10 minutes) that is recognized as a break time by law, and the like are stored in advance.

Here, various setting values will be described.
The “first threshold value” is a time (for example, 210 minutes) obtained by subtracting a set time (for example, 30 minutes) from the continuously operable time (4 hours; 240 minutes) determined by law. Here, the “set time (for example, 30 minutes)” is a warning (warning) for the driver to take a break before the continuous operation possible time (4 hours: 240 minutes) stipulated by law has passed. In addition, the time is set to be a time sufficient for inducing a break acquisition and sufficient for taking a break reliably from the driving state.
The “second threshold value” is the time that can be continuously operated as stipulated by laws and regulations, that is, the continuously operable time (4 hours: 240 minutes) itself.
The “third threshold value” is a continuous break time that is recognized as a break time by law or the shortest break time, and is defined as 10 minutes.

According to the law, the time for continuous operation is limited to 4 hours (240 minutes). And about the driving | running time exceeding 4 hours, it is necessary to take the time which does not drive | operate 30 minutes or more between driving | running | working. Regarding the operation of such laws, it is easy to understand if 4 hours and 30 minutes is considered as one set. Here, the time during which driving is not performed can include not only rest time but also work time such as cargo handling and cargo waiting time. In the present specification, the term “rest time” may be used to mean “time when driving is not performed”, or the time when driving is not performed during work such as cargo handling may be regarded as “rest”.
It is not necessary to collect the time during which driving is not performed, and it is only necessary to divide and acquire multiple times. However, if the time for one break is less than the third threshold (10 minutes), it is not considered as “time for not driving” by law, and the total break time (the above-mentioned one set of 4 hours) It is not included (not counted) in 30 minutes of the total time during which no operation is performed during 30 minutes.
In the present invention, the above-described first to third threshold values may be arbitrarily set by an administrator or a driver.

  The comparison unit 16 stores the driving time calculated by the driving time calculation unit 12, the rest time and total rest time calculated by the break time calculation unit 13, and the drivable time calculated by the drivable time calculation unit 14 in the database 15. It has a function of comparing with various data, for example, first to third threshold values.

Based on the result of comparison by the comparison unit 16, the determination unit 17 determines whether to display the warning content and / or generate a voice warning on the display monitor 2 and / or the warning unit. The determination unit 17 is configured to transmit a control signal for displaying / generating the warning content to the display unit 2 and / or the warning unit.
Further, the determination means 17 has a function of making a determination that the rest time less than the third threshold is not added to the total rest time.

Here, as a warning content displayed and / or generated, for example,
“Continuous operation. Please take a break” (Driving request: When driving time exceeds the first threshold),
“Continuous operation time is over. Please take a break” (Warning that it is a violation of the law: If the operation time exceeds the second threshold),
Etc. Then, the warning content is displayed on the display means 2 and / or voice guidance is provided by the warning means.

2 to 4 show examples of screens of the display monitor 2 as display means.
In the example of FIGS. 2 to 4, a touch panel type display incorporating a touch sensor (switch) is adopted as the display monitor 2, and the operation means 4 is configured as a touch switch in the touch panel.
However, instead of a display device using a touch panel, a display portion and an operation switch can be provided separately.
In the display monitor 2 shown in FIGS. 2 to 4, the driver touches a specific area on the monitor 2 with a fingertip, so that a switch corresponding to a necessary operation (for example, an input operation) can be turned on and off. I can do it.

As the display monitor 2 in the continuous operation management system according to the illustrated embodiment, for example, a screen of a navigation system (not illustrated) may be used.
In addition, various information to be displayed in the continuous operation management system according to the illustrated embodiment is displayed on the display in the system that promotes fuel-saving driving by displaying fuel efficiency information (instant fuel efficiency information and drivable distance information) to the driver. It is also possible to make it.

In the display screen shown in FIG. 2, only the remaining operable time (continuous operation possible time) is displayed. The driver is most concerned about the continuous operation time, and if there is a question about "how much time can be operated" at the start or during operation, the continuous operation time is immediately There is a request to check.
The display screen shown in FIG. 2 responds to such a request. In the continuous operation management system according to the illustrated embodiment, the display contents on the display monitor 2 are displayed when the finger of the driver touches a specific area on the display monitor 2. Regardless of the case, the display screen as shown in FIG. 2 can be immediately switched to. As a result, when the driver requests, the continuous operation possible time can be checked instantaneously.

The procedure for switching to the display screen as shown in FIG. 2 will be described later with reference to FIG.
In addition, although illustration is abbreviate | omitted in FIG. 2, it is also possible to display real continuous operation time etc. on the display monitor 2 simultaneously.

In the display screen shown in FIG. 3, a work state display area 21, a drivable time display area 22, a total effective break time display area 23, a current break time display area 24, and an empty product state display area 25 are shown.
In the display screen shown in FIG. 3, during the loading, the remaining continuous operation possible time is 160 minutes, the integrated value of the effective rest time until then is 20 minutes, and the current departure time is 10 minutes 51 seconds, The content which displays that it is a real vehicle (loading vehicle) state is illustrated.
In FIG. 3, only one empty product state display area 25 is provided, and the display content of the empty product state display area 25 is switched depending on whether the vehicle is in an actual vehicle state or an empty vehicle state. ing. However, you may comprise so that the state of an empty vehicle and the state of an actual vehicle may be displayed on a separate area.

In the display screen shown in FIG. 4, an area for inputting information related to work is mainly displayed.
In FIG. 4, the display screen denoted by reference numeral 2 includes a connection state input area 27, a loading state input area 28, a road type input area 29, a break input area 30, a standby state input area 31, an unloading input area 32, and a loading input. An area 33 and an unloading input area 34 are provided.

In FIG. 4, the connection state input area 27 is an area for inputting whether the trailer is connected or disconnected in the connected vehicle. The road type input area 29 is an area for inputting whether the vehicle is driving on a general road or an expressway.
Further, on the display screen shown in FIG. 4, for example, in the display area 26, the continuous operation possible time (for example, 240 minutes) is displayed.

For example, areas 27 to 34 in FIG. 4 relate to work to be executed when the vehicle is stopped and the ignition is turned off (engine stop). However, such work can be executed even in an ignition-ON state (a state where the engine is operating).
When the engine is stopped, the driver touches any of the areas 27 to 34 with a finger (using a touch switch) and performs the necessary input operation in response to the input operation to be performed at that time.

Next, control of the continuous operation management system according to the illustrated embodiment will be described mainly with reference to FIGS. 5 and 6 and also with reference to FIGS.
FIG. 5 shows a main routine in continuous operation management, and FIG. 6 shows control during work and / or rest (in other words, control during driving departure).

In FIG. 5, when the management is started, the timer 11 starts measuring time (step S1), turns on the ignition (step S2), and proceeds to step S3.
In step S <b> 3, it is determined whether or not the display screen shown in FIGS. 2 to 4 or other display screens is displayed on the display monitor 2.
If the predetermined display screen is displayed on the display monitor 2 (YES in step S3), the process proceeds to step S4. If the predetermined display screen is not displayed (NO in step S3), the process proceeds to step S51.

If the predetermined display screen is not displayed on the display monitor 2 (step S3 is NO), the timer 11 is activated in step S51, and it is determined whether or not a predetermined standby time has elapsed (step S52).
If the predetermined standby time has elapsed (YES in step S52), the timer is reset (step S53), and it is determined whether or not the display monitor 2 displays a predetermined display screen (step S54).
If the display monitor 2 displays a predetermined display screen (YES in step S54), the process proceeds to step S4.
On the other hand, if the display monitor 2 does not display a predetermined display screen (NO in step S54), it is determined that the display monitor 2 has failed, and an LED or the like (not shown) is turned on, or an audio alarm is issued. It occurs (step S55).

When a predetermined display screen is displayed on the monitor 2 (YES in steps S3 and S54) and the process proceeds to step S4, it is determined whether or not the vehicle has started driving based on the measurement result of the vehicle speed sensor 1.
If the vehicle speed is zero and the vehicle remains stopped, the system stands by (step S4 is NO loop). Although not explicitly shown in FIG. 5, when the vehicle speed is zero and the vehicle is stopped, the control shown in FIG. 6 is executed.
If the vehicle starts driving (step S4 is YES), the process proceeds to step S5.

In step S5, the vehicle speed is measured by the vehicle speed sensor 1 to check whether or not the vehicle is being driven. As described above, when the vehicle speed is zero and the vehicle is stopped, the control shown in FIG. 6 is executed (not shown in FIG. 5). Then, the process proceeds to step S6.
In step S6, the remaining operable time (continuous operation possible time) is displayed (for example, the mode of FIG. 4). Then, the process proceeds to step S7.

In step S7, the control means 10 determines whether or not the continuous operation time has passed the first threshold value.
As described above, the first threshold value (for example, 210 minutes) is a value obtained by subtracting a predetermined time (displayed as “α” in step S7: for example, 30 minutes) from the continuous operation possible time of 240 minutes.

If the continuous operation time has passed the first threshold (210 minutes) (YES in step S7), the process proceeds to step S8, and if not (NO in step S7), the process proceeds to step S12.
In step S12, the control means 10 determines whether or not the operating state continues. If the operation continues (NO at step 12), the process returns to step S7.
If the vehicle is stopped in step S12 (YES in step S12), the process proceeds to step S14 in FIG.

If the continuous operation time exceeds the first threshold value (210 minutes) (YES in step S7) and the process proceeds to step S8, a warning such as “Continuous operation. Take a break” is displayed on the display monitor 2. Displayed and / or warned by voice warning means 3 “Continuous operation. Please take a break” etc. (first warning), and notify driver that a break is required by law. Alternatively, the user is alerted (the driver is requested to leave the driving).
Then, the process proceeds to step S9.

In step S9, the control means 10 determines whether or not the continuous operation time has passed the second threshold value (240 minutes). If the continuous operation time has passed the second threshold value (240 minutes) (YES in step S9), the process proceeds to step S10. If not (NO in step S9), the process proceeds to step S13.
In step S10, the control means 10 displays, for example, information or warning on the display monitor 2 as a second warning, for example, “Continuous operation time is over. Please rest.” And / or a voice warning. A warning sound is generated from the device.

After giving a warning that it is a violation of the law in step S10, the control means 10 records in the database 15 that the continuous operation possible time (240 minutes) defined by the law has been exceeded.
And it returns to step S9 and time-measurement of an operation time and the display by the monitor 2 are continued.

In step S13, the control unit 10 determines whether the vehicle is stopped based on information from the vehicle speed sensor 1 in which the continuous operation time has not passed the second threshold (240 minutes) (NO in step S9). Determine whether.
If the vehicle is stopped (YES in step S13), the process proceeds to step S14 in FIG. 6 to execute control at the time of stopping.
If the vehicle is in operation (NO in step S13), the process returns to step S9.

As described above, in FIG. 6, control when the vehicle is stopped is executed.
In FIG. 6, in step S14, the control means 10 determines whether or not the ignition is turned off (whether or not the engine is stopped). If the ignition is turned off and the engine is stopped (YES in step S14), the process proceeds to step S27.
On the other hand, if the ignition is not turned off and the engine is operating (NO in step S14), the process proceeds to step S15.

In step S15, for example, it is predicted that work (loading or unloading) related to cargo handling will be performed. In step S15, display and / or voice guidance such as “Please touch the corresponding area” is performed by the monitor 2 and / or the voice warning device 3, for example. Here, “touching the corresponding area” means performing a necessary input regarding the work related to the example cargo handling, so that a specific area on the display screen is touched and turned on / off by a touch switch.
In step S15 in FIG. 6, “Please touch the corresponding area” is not written, but “Please press the switch if work” is written.
In step S16, the control means 10 determines whether the driver has pressed the corresponding area (touch switch).

If the driver touches the corresponding touch switch (for example, the load input area 33 in FIG. 4) (YES in Step S16: In Step S16, “Is the work switch pressed?”), The load input area 33 is displayed. The time immediately after touching is counted (time counting is started) (step S17).
In step S18, the monitor 2 displays that the driver is leaving, that is, the driver is interrupted (rest is started) (drive departure display: FIG. 3). Here, in step S18, the load input area 33 may be discolored and turned on. If the driving departure display is performed, the process proceeds to step S19.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S16 that the work switch has not been pressed (NO in step S16), the process proceeds to step S27.

In step S19, for example, a display “Please press the release switch if the work is finished” is displayed on the monitor 2 and / or the voice warning device 3 performs voice guidance. Then, the process proceeds to step S20.
In step S20, the control means 10 determines whether or not the work release switch has been pressed (the load input area 33 has been touched again). If the load input area 33 has been touched (the work end switch has been pressed) (YES in step S20), it is determined that the work has been completed, and the timing started in step S17 is stopped (step S21). Then, the process proceeds to step S221.
When the work release switch is not pressed (step S20), in the loop in which step S20 is “NO”, although not illustrated, the voice guidance by the voice warning device 3 stops when a predetermined time has elapsed.

In step S221, it is determined whether or not the work release switch has been pressed when the work count is less than the third threshold from the start of the work count.
If the work release switch is pressed below the third threshold from the start of the work count (step S221 is YES), the work time is regarded as a break and canceled without being counted (step S222). Proceed to S35.
If the work release switch is pressed after the third threshold or more has elapsed since the start of work counting (NO in step S221), the process proceeds to step S23.

In step S23, the control means 10 determines whether there is a rest time that has already been counted (summed or accumulated). If there is already a rest time (YES in step S23), the work time regarded as a break is added to the rest time (step S24), and the process proceeds to step S25.
On the other hand, if there is no rest time already counted (step S23 is NO), the process proceeds to step S25 as it is.

In step S25, it is determined whether or not driving of the vehicle has been started again.
If the driving of the vehicle has not been started (NO in step S25), the process moves to step S14.
If the driving of the vehicle has been started (YES in step S25), the process proceeds to step S26, and the work time regarded as a break is subtracted from the elapsed time (the elapsed time since the start of time measurement in step S3 in FIG. 5). Find the total time the driver has driven. Then, the process proceeds to step S35.

If the engine is stopped (YES in step S14) or the driver is not touching the touch switch for inputting information related to work (NO in step S16), it is determined in step S27 that the break has started, Start counting time.
In step S28, it is determined whether or not driving of the vehicle has been resumed. If the driving of the vehicle is resumed (YES in step S28), the rest time is counted and the rest time is calculated (step S29), and the process proceeds to step S30.
While the driving of the vehicle is not resumed (step S28 is NO loop), the rest time is continuously counted.

In step S30, it is determined whether or not driving is started within a third threshold (10 minutes) from the start of the break count. When driving is started at less than the third threshold value (10 minutes) from the start of the break count (step S30 is YES), it is determined that the break time until the start of driving is not permitted as a break by law. And it cancels, without adding to a rest time (step S34). And it progresses to step S35.
If the driving of the vehicle is started after the third threshold value (10 minutes) has elapsed in step S30 (NO in step S30), the process proceeds to step S31, where the control means 10 has already counted (integrated or summed). ) Is determined whether there is a break time.

If there is a break time that has already been added (YES at step S31), the break time calculated at step S29 is added to the existing break time (step S32). Then, the total time that the driver has driven is obtained by subtracting the rest time added in step S32 from the elapsed time since the start of time measurement in step S3 of FIG. 5 (step S33).
If there is no rest time that has already been added (NO in step S31), the process proceeds to step S33, and the break time calculated in step S29 is calculated from the elapsed time from the start of time measurement in step S3 in FIG. Subtract to find the total time the driver has been driving.
Then, the process proceeds to step S35.

In step S35, the control means 10 determines whether the “total time the driver has driven” calculated in step S26 and step S33 exceeds the first threshold value or exceeds the second threshold value. Judging.
If the “total time the driver has driven” does not exceed the first threshold value (for example, 210 minutes) (step S35 is “until the first threshold value is exceeded”), the steps in FIG. Proceed to S7.
When the “total time the driver has driven” exceeds the first threshold value (for example, 210 minutes) but does not exceed the second threshold value (240 minutes) (step S35 is “ The process proceeds to step S9 in FIG. 5 until the second threshold value is exceeded.
When the “total time the driver has driven” exceeds the second threshold (240 minutes) (step S35 exceeds “second threshold”), the process proceeds to step S10 in FIG. move on.

According to the continuous operation management system described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 6, the control unit 10 calculates the driveable time during which the driver can drive the vehicle continuously, and displays the calculated continuous driveable time. It is displayed on the monitor 2 or a warning is given by the voice warning device 3. For this reason, the driver visually recognizes the driveable time displayed on the display monitor 2 to determine how much time is left until the continuous operation time (second threshold value: 240 minutes) defined by laws and regulations is exceeded. It is possible to instantly grasp whether it has been (continuous operation possible time).
In addition, since the driver can instantly check the driving leave situation for the time (second threshold: 240 minutes) stipulated in the law, that is, the acquired break time, the driving leave situation is also considered. In this way, it is possible to drive the driver to achieve an appropriate driving departure timing.

As a result, it is possible to make the driver comply with laws and regulations concerning continuous operation.
Especially when the vehicle is a large vehicle, by calculating the available time, it is possible to calculate in advance the time margin for searching for a drive-off (rest) place with limited conditions, and to determine the drive-off (break) place. I can search.
In addition, if a first threshold value (for example, 210 minutes) is set by looking at a margin (for example, 30 minutes) related to the time for searching for a break place, the first threshold value is exceeded and the first threshold value is exceeded. After the warning or the request to leave the driving is displayed, a rest place may be searched. In other words, it is possible to prevent the time (second threshold value: 240 minutes) stipulated by laws and regulations from being exceeded while searching for a driving departure (rest) place with limited conditions.

As mentioned above, what is most worrisome for the driver is the continuous operation possible time, and when a question arises about "how much time is available for operation" at the start or during operation, There is a request to check the continuous operation time immediately.
FIG. 7 shows control for responding to such a request.
In step S41 of FIG. 7, when a question arises about “how much time can be driven?” At the start of driving or during driving (YES in step S41), a predetermined value on the display monitor 2 is set. Is touched to switch to a display screen as shown in FIG. 2 (step S42).
As described above, when a driver's finger touches a specific area on the display monitor 2, the display screen as shown in FIG. 2 can be immediately switched regardless of the display contents on the display monitor 2. It is configured. As a result, when the driver requests, the continuous operation possible time can be checked instantaneously. Here, the continuous operation possible time or the like may be displayed on the display monitor 2 at all times.

If the screen of the monitor 2 is switched to the display screen as shown in FIG. 2 (step S42), the timer 11 starts measuring time. Then, after the screen of the monitor 2 is switched to the display screen as shown in FIG. 2, if a predetermined time has passed (YES in step S44), the display monitor 2 switched to the display screen shown in FIG. 2 in step S42. The screen is returned to the previous screen switched in step S42 (step S45). At the same time, the timing by the timer 11 is ended.
If the driver checks the continuous operation possible time, it is not necessary to hold the display monitor 2 on the display screen as shown in FIG. Therefore, the control in steps S43 to S45 is performed, and the screen before the check for the continuous driving time (for example, a screen for advising fuel-saving driving) is returned to a state where necessary information can be provided to the driver. It is.
Then, the process returns to step S41 (step S46).

  That is, in the illustrated embodiment, the control as shown in FIG. 7 is configured so that the driver can operate the operation means (in the example of the illustrated embodiment, the touch sensor or touch switch provided on the touch panel of the display monitor 2). By operating 4), the monitor 2 can instantaneously display the continuous operation possible time. As a result, the driver can easily visually recognize the continuous operation possible time.

  In the embodiment shown in the drawing, the break time continuously acquired by the driver and the total of the break time (break acquisition) are configured to be displayed, so that the situation regarding continuous driving can be grasped more accurately. I can do it.

 The illustrated embodiment is merely an example, and is not intended to limit the technical scope of the present invention.

The block diagram which shows the structure of the continuous operation management system of embodiment of this invention. The figure which shows the state which displayed only the continuous operation possible time on the display means. The figure which shows the state which displayed the driving | operation possible time, the effective rest time, and the present leaving time on the display means. The figure which shows the state which displayed the touch switch which inputs and operates the information regarding various work on a display means. The flowchart which shows the control which concerns on embodiment. In the control which concerns on embodiment, the flowchart which shows the control at the time of various work and a break. The flowchart which shows the control which displays continuous operation possible time in the control which concerns on embodiment.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Vehicle speed sensor 2 ... Display means / Display monitor 3 ... Warning means / Audio warning device 4 ... Operation means / Touch switch 10 ... Control means 11 ... Time measuring means / Timer 12. ..Driving time calculating means 13 ... Rest time calculating means 14 ... Driving time calculating means 15 ... Storage means / database 16 ... Comparison means 17 ... Determination means

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In a continuous driving management system having a driving determination device that determines whether or not a vehicle is being driven, and a control unit that has a function of determining a driving time of the vehicle and a time during which the driver is resting, A display unit having a function of displaying a drivable time and a drivable time during which the driver can continuously drive the vehicle; and an operating unit for performing an operation for the driver to display the drivable time on the display unit. The display means has a function of displaying the operable time for a predetermined time in response to an operation performed on the operation means, and the control means starts measuring time by the time measuring means and turns on the ignition. The display means determines whether or not the display screen is displayed. If the display screen is displayed, the vehicle starts driving based on the measurement result of the driving determination device. Whether or not the vehicle is being driven by the driving determination device, the remaining driving time is displayed on the display means, and the continuous driving time has passed the first threshold value If the first threshold value has passed the first threshold value, a first warning is displayed on the display means, and whether or not the continuous operation time has passed the second threshold value. A continuous operation management system having a function of displaying a second warning when the second threshold value is passed . The control means has a function of determining a rest time continuously acquired by a driver of the vehicle and a function of calculating a total of the rest time, and the display means is a function of displaying the rest time The continuous operation management system according to claim 1, further comprising: a function of displaying a total of break times. The control means compares the break time continuously acquired by the driver with the third threshold value, and the break time continuously acquired is shorter than the third threshold value. The continuous operation management system according to claim 1, which has a function of not adding the break time to the total break time.

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