JP5642302B2 - Monitoring device and navigation device - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a monitoring device and a navigation device that are driven by receiving power supplied from a battery in a plug-in hybrid vehicle or an electric vehicle .

Conventionally, various vehicle theft reporting warning devices are known. Among them, in plug-in hybrid vehicles and electric vehicles, in-vehicle devices are operated using electric power provided from a power supply device and used as a security device. Proposals have been made.
For example, in Patent Document 1, in-vehicle battery charging start signal is received, on-vehicle sonar, a peripheral monitoring camera, etc. are activated, the approach of a person is detected by sonar, the video is taken by the camera, and the video is stored in a storage device. And a system for transmitting the data to a mobile phone of a car user or the like.

JP 2010-140451 A

  However, in the conventional technology as shown in Patent Document 1, since the device mounted on the automobile is operated as a monitoring device only in the charging state, the monitoring device is used when the vehicle is parked without being charged on the go. There was a problem that it could not be used as. In addition, if the monitoring system is operated other than during charging, the device will continue to operate without considering the battery status of the electric vehicle, which may cause the battery to run out during parking. It was.

The present invention has been made in order to solve the above-described problems. In a plug-in hybrid vehicle or an electric vehicle , the operation of the monitoring device for crime prevention is continued in consideration of the remaining amount of the battery, and charging is in progress. Even if it is not, it aims at providing the monitoring apparatus and navigation apparatus which can improve the crime prevention effect of the parked car, without using up a battery.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a monitoring device for a plug-in hybrid vehicle or an electric vehicle, wherein a parking state determination unit that determines whether or not the vehicle is parked and a battery remaining amount of the vehicle are determined. A battery state determination unit, a charge state determination unit that determines whether or not the vehicle is being charged, a sensor mounted on the vehicle that is operated as a monitoring sensor when the vehicle is parked, and the sensor A controller for determining a condition for operating the vehicle, wherein the controller acquires current position information and theft frequent occurrence zone information from a navigation device connected to the monitoring device, and the determination result by the parking state determination unit is It is determined by the battery state determination unit when the vehicle is parked and the determination result by the charge state determination unit is not charging. Tteri remaining and current position acquired from the navigation device in response to whether or not the theft prone area, and determines the conditions for operating the sensor.

According to the monitoring device or the navigation device of the present invention, in the plug-in hybrid vehicle or the electric vehicle , the operation of the monitoring device for crime prevention is continued in consideration of the remaining amount of the battery, and the battery is removed even when it is not being charged. The crime prevention effect of the parked car can be enhanced without being used up.

1 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a monitoring device in Embodiment 1. FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing monitoring start processing of the monitoring device in the first embodiment. 6 is a correspondence table between the remaining battery level held by the monitoring device in Embodiment 1 and the operating conditions of each sensor. FIG. 6 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a monitoring device according to a second embodiment. 10 is a flowchart illustrating monitoring start processing of the monitoring device according to the second embodiment. 6 is a correspondence table between the remaining battery level held by the monitoring device in Embodiment 2 and the operating conditions of each sensor. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example which integrated the monitoring apparatus in Embodiment 2 in the navigation apparatus. FIG. 10 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a monitoring device according to a third embodiment. 10 is a flowchart illustrating monitoring start processing of the monitoring device according to Embodiment 3. 10 is a correspondence table between the remaining battery level held by the monitoring device in Embodiment 3 and the operating conditions of each sensor. FIG. 10 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a monitoring device according to a fourth embodiment. In Embodiment 4, it is a flowchart which shows a process when there exists an inquiry about the state of the monitoring apparatus from a communication apparatus. 14 is a flowchart illustrating processing in the case where an instruction to start / stop a sensor of a monitoring device is issued from a communication device in Embodiment 4.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.
Embodiment 1 FIG.
FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the monitoring apparatus according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention. The monitoring device 20 is a monitoring device for crime prevention in a plug-in hybrid vehicle or an electric vehicle, and includes a parking state determination unit 1, a battery remaining amount determination unit 2, a charge state determination unit 3, a control unit 4, and a drive recorder 51. Various sensors 5 such as a camera 52, an ultrasonic sensor 53, a vibration sensor 54, and a warning device 6 such as a speaker / light / horn. The plug-in hybrid vehicle or the electric vehicle is referred to as “electric vehicle or the like” in the following description.

The parking state determination unit 1 determines whether or not an electric vehicle or the like is parked. For example, when the ignition key is turned off, the parking state determination unit 1 determines that parking is started and parking is started (parking is being performed). The control unit 4 is notified.
The remaining battery level determination unit 2 detects and determines the remaining battery level installed in an electric vehicle or the like, and notifies the control unit 4 of the determination.
The charging state determination unit 3 determines whether or not an electric vehicle or the like is being charged. When charging is started, the charging state determination unit 3 determines that charging is in progress and reaches a fully charged state or the charging plug is removed. Thus, it is determined that the charging is completed, that is, the charging is not being performed, and the control unit 4 is notified of each state (whether charging is being performed).

The control unit 4 determines the operating condition of the sensor 5 using information notified from the parking state determination unit 1, the remaining battery level determination unit 2, and the charge state determination unit 3, and starts monitoring. In addition, after starting monitoring, when information is received from the operating sensor 5 and it is determined that there is an abnormal situation, the alarm device 6 such as a speaker, a light, a horn, etc. mounted on an electric vehicle or the like is controlled. A warning sound is given by emitting a warning sound, flickering a light, or sounding a horn.
The sensor 5 is a drive recorder 51, a camera 52, an ultrasonic sensor 53, a vibration sensor 54, etc. mounted on an electric vehicle or the like, and operates as a monitoring sensor when the electric vehicle or the like is parked. .

Next, the operation will be described. FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing monitoring start processing of the monitoring apparatus according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention.
First, when the parking state determination unit 1 detects that parking of an electric vehicle or the like has started (the vehicle is being parked) (in the case of YES in step ST1), the parking state determination unit 1 makes an electric vehicle with respect to the control unit 4. The parking start is notified (step ST2). Next, the control part 4 acquires the charge state of an electric vehicle etc. from the charge state determination part 3 (step ST3). If charging is in progress (YES in step ST4), all the sensors are activated and monitoring is started (step ST5). On the other hand, if the battery is not being charged (NO in step ST4), the control unit 4 acquires the remaining battery level from the remaining battery level determining unit 2 (step ST6). Furthermore, the operating condition of the sensor 5 is determined according to the remaining battery level acquired at step ST5, and various sensors 5 are controlled according to the condition, and monitoring is started (step ST7). Even after monitoring is started, the remaining battery level is acquired at regular intervals, and sensor control is performed according to the remaining battery level.

Here, a description will be given of the function of determining the sensor device and the operating condition that the control unit 4 operates according to the remaining battery level when charging is not being performed (NO in step ST4).
As this determination method, the control unit 4 holds a correspondence table between the remaining battery level and the operating condition of each sensor, for example, as shown in FIG. 3, and determines the remaining battery level by referring to this correspondence table. The operating conditions of the various sensors 5 are set according to the remaining battery level notified from the unit 2.

For example, if the remaining battery level acquired in step ST6 of the flowchart shown in FIG. 2 is 90%, the control condition of each sensor 5 when the remaining battery level is 80 to 100% in the correspondence table shown in FIG. refer. If the sensor 5 is the drive recorder 51, the resolution is 640 × 480, the image quality is high, and the frame rate is 5 fps. If the sensor 52 is the camera 52, the front, rear, left and right cameras are always operated. The operating conditions of the various sensors 5 are determined according to the correspondence table as shown.
When the remaining battery level is 50%, the control condition of each sensor 5 when the remaining battery level is 40 to 60% in the correspondence table shown in FIG. 3 is referred to. If the sensor 5 is the drive recorder 51, it is operated at a resolution of 320 × 240, image quality: low image quality, and a frame rate of 1 fps, and if it is the camera 52, all the front, rear, left and right cameras are stopped.

  After the start of monitoring, sensor information is notified from the activated sensor 5 to the control unit 4, and when the control unit 4 detects an abnormality based on the sensor information, the warning device 6 is controlled, for example, a warning sound from a speaker. Warnings and intimidations by flashing lights, flickering lights and ringing horns.

  As described above, by changing the operating conditions of the devices (sensors) included in the monitoring device or changing the number of devices (sensors) to be operated according to the remaining battery power, the battery continues to be reduced. Can be monitored for crime prevention.

  As described above, according to the first embodiment, the operation of the monitoring device for crime prevention is continued in consideration of the remaining amount of the battery, and the battery is not used up even when it is not being charged. The crime prevention effect of the inside car can be enhanced.

Embodiment 2. FIG.
FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the monitoring apparatus according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention. In addition, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected to the structure similar to what was demonstrated in Embodiment 1, and the overlapping description is abbreviate | omitted. The monitoring device 30 according to the second embodiment described below has the same configuration as the monitoring device 20 according to the first embodiment, but the control unit 4 also acquires information from the navigation device 7 mounted on an electric vehicle or the like. Then, the operating condition of the sensor 5 is determined in consideration of the information.

The navigation device 7 includes a position detection unit 71 such as a GPS that detects the current position, and a map information database 72. The map information database 72 also includes at least frequently theft zone information. Then, the navigation device 7 notifies the control unit 4 of the current position information detected by the position detection unit 71 and the theft frequent occurrence zone information included in the map information database 72.
The control unit 4 compares the current position information notified from the navigation device 7 and the frequent theft zone information, and if it is determined that the position at the start of parking (parking) is a theft frequent zone, take this into account. The operating condition of the sensor 5 is determined.

  FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing monitoring start processing of the monitoring apparatus according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention. Here, the processing from step ST11 to ST16 is the same as step ST1 to ST6 in the flowchart shown in FIG.

After acquiring the remaining battery level in step ST16, the control unit 4 acquires current position information and frequently stolen zone information from the navigation device 7 (step ST17), and determines whether the location information of the parked location is a theft-prone zone. Is determined (step ST18). If the parked location is a high-theft zone (YES in step ST18), the operating condition of the sensor 5 is determined in consideration of the high-theft zone in addition to the remaining battery level. Various sensors 5 are controlled and monitoring is started (step ST19).
On the other hand, if the parked location is not a theft-prone zone (NO in step ST18), the operating condition of the sensor 5 is determined according to the remaining battery level acquired in step ST16, and the control of the various sensors 5 is performed according to the condition. To start monitoring (step ST20). Note that the remaining battery level is acquired at regular intervals after the start of monitoring, and sensor control is performed according to the remaining battery level at that point (position).

FIG. 6 is a correspondence table between the remaining battery level when each battery is not being charged (in the case of NO at step ST14) and the operating conditions of each sensor. The operating condition of each sensor is normal (when it is not a high-theft zone). ) And the case of a high-theft zone. As in the first embodiment, this correspondence table is held by the control unit 4.
When determining the operating condition of the sensor 5 according to the remaining battery level, for example, by referring to a correspondence table as shown in FIG. 6, not only according to the remaining battery level, but also a parking position of an electric vehicle or the like. Different operating conditions can be determined depending on whether or not is a high-theft zone.

For example, when the remaining battery level acquired in step ST16 of the flowchart shown in FIG. 5 is 90% and the parking position (current position) acquired in step ST17 is not a frequent theft zone (in the case of NO in step ST18). In the correspondence table shown in FIG. 6, reference is made to the normal operating conditions of each sensor 5 when the remaining battery level is 80 to 100%. If the sensor 5 is the drive recorder 51, it is operated at resolution: 320 × 240, image quality: medium image quality, frame rate: 3 fps, and if it is the camera 52, the front and rear cameras are stopped and the left and right cameras are always operated. Thus, the operating conditions of the various sensors 5 are determined according to the correspondence table as shown in FIG.
On the other hand, if the remaining battery level is 90% and the parking position is a frequently stolen zone (YES in step ST18), the remaining battery level of the correspondence table shown in FIG. The operation conditions of the sensors 5 in the high-theft zone are referred to. If the sensor 5 is the drive recorder 51, the resolution is 640 × 480, the image quality is high, and the frame rate is 5 fps. If the camera 52 is the camera 52, the front, rear, left, and right cameras are always operated. The operating conditions of the various sensors 5 are determined according to the correspondence table as shown in FIG.

  After the start of monitoring, sensor information is notified from the activated sensor 5 to the control unit 4, and when the control unit 4 detects an abnormality based on the sensor information, the warning device 6 is controlled, for example, a warning sound from a speaker. Warnings and intimidations by flashing lights, flickering lights and ringing horns.

  Thus, the battery can be changed by changing the operating conditions of the devices (sensors) included in the monitoring device or changing the number of devices (sensors) to be operated, depending on whether the remaining battery capacity and theft frequently occur. Not only can the monitoring for crime prevention continue even if the remaining amount decreases, but also the security level can be raised in theft-prone areas, and the crime prevention performance can be further enhanced. Moreover, since it is possible to lower the security level when the area is not frequently stolen, the battery usage can be efficiently suppressed.

  In the second embodiment, the monitoring device 30 has been described as acquiring information from the navigation device 7. However, as shown in FIG. 7, for example, a navigation device 70 having a position detection unit 71 and a map information database 72 is provided. The function of the monitoring device 30 may also be provided.

  As described above, according to the second embodiment, the operation of the monitoring device for crime prevention is continued in consideration of the remaining battery level and whether or not it is a high-theft zone. Not only can the battery be used up, but also the crime prevention effect of the parked car can be increased, and the security level can be raised in the theft-prone area, thereby improving the crime prevention performance. Moreover, since it is possible to lower the security level when the area is not frequently stolen, the battery usage can be efficiently suppressed.

Embodiment 3 FIG.
FIG. 8 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the monitoring apparatus according to Embodiment 3 of the present invention. In addition, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected to the structure similar to what was demonstrated in Embodiment 1, 2, and the overlapping description is abbreviate | omitted. The monitoring device 40 according to the third embodiment described below further includes a time determination unit 8 as compared with the monitoring device 20 according to the first embodiment, and the control unit 4 receives the current time information from the time determination unit 8. And the operating condition of the sensor 5 is determined in consideration of the current time.

The time determination unit 8 detects current time information.
When the control unit 4 acquires the current time information notified from the time determination unit 8 and determines that the acquired current time is a midnight time zone in which theft or the like is likely to occur frequently, 5 operating conditions are determined.

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing monitoring start processing of the monitoring apparatus according to Embodiment 3 of the present invention. Here, the processing from step ST21 to ST26 is the same as step ST1 to ST6 in the flowchart shown in FIG.

After acquiring the remaining battery level in step ST26, the control unit 4 acquires current time information from the time determination unit 8 (step ST27), and determines whether or not the time is a midnight time zone (step ST28). When the time is in the midnight time zone (in the case of YES in step ST28), the operating condition of the sensor 5 is determined in consideration of the midnight time zone in addition to the remaining battery level. 5 is controlled to start monitoring (step ST29).
On the other hand, when the time is not midnight (NO in step ST28), the operating condition of the sensor 5 is determined according to the remaining battery level acquired in step ST26, and the various sensors 5 are controlled according to the condition. Monitoring is started (step ST30). Even after monitoring is started, the remaining battery level and the current time are acquired at regular intervals, and sensor control is performed according to the remaining battery level and time.

FIG. 10 is a correspondence table between the remaining battery level and the operating conditions of each sensor when charging is not being performed (in the case of NO in step ST24). The operating condition of each sensor is normal (when not in the midnight time zone). ) And midnight time zone are set. As in the first and second embodiments, this correspondence table is held by the control unit 4.
Then, when determining the operating conditions of the sensor 5 according to the remaining battery level, for example, by referring to a correspondence table as shown in FIG. Different operating conditions can be determined depending on whether or not the midnight time zone is likely to occur frequently.

For example, if the remaining battery level acquired in step ST26 of the flowchart shown in FIG. 9 is 90% and the current time is not in the midnight time zone (NO in step ST28), the correspondence table shown in FIG. Reference is made to the normal operating conditions of each sensor 5 when the remaining battery level is 80 to 100%. If the sensor 5 is the drive recorder 51, it is operated at resolution: 320 × 240, image quality: medium image quality, frame rate: 3 fps, and if it is the camera 52, the front and rear cameras are stopped and the left and right cameras are always operated. Thus, the operating conditions of the various sensors 5 are determined according to the correspondence table as shown in FIG.
On the other hand, if the remaining battery level is 90% and the current position is in the midnight time zone (in the case of YES in step ST28), when the remaining battery level is 80 to 100% in the correspondence table shown in FIG. The operation conditions of each sensor 5 in the midnight time zone are referred to. If the sensor 5 is the drive recorder 51, the resolution is 640 × 480, the image quality is high, and the frame rate is 5 fps. If the camera 52 is the camera 52, the front, rear, left, and right cameras are always operated. The operating conditions of the various sensors 5 are determined according to the correspondence table as shown in FIG.

  After the start of monitoring, sensor information is notified from the activated sensor 5 to the control unit 4, and when the control unit 4 detects an abnormality based on the sensor information, the warning device 6 is controlled, for example, a warning sound from a speaker. Warnings and intimidations by flashing lights, flickering lights and ringing horns.

  In this way, the battery can be changed by changing the operating conditions of the devices (sensors) provided in the monitoring device or the number of devices (sensors) to be operated, depending on whether the battery is remaining or at midnight. In addition to being able to continue monitoring for crime prevention even when the remaining amount is low, for example, it is possible to increase the security level in the late-night hours when theft is likely to occur frequently, and to further improve crime prevention Can do. In addition, when it is not in the midnight time zone, the security level can be lowered, so that the battery usage can be efficiently suppressed.

In the third embodiment, the operation condition of the sensor is determined according to whether or not the time is in the midnight time zone in addition to the remaining battery level. Needless to say, the operation condition of the sensor may be determined in consideration of whether or not the parking position is a frequently stolen zone. In this case, a correspondence table in which the correspondence table shown in FIG. 6 and the correspondence table shown in FIG. 10 are combined may be used.
By doing in this way, when it is a theft frequent occurrence zone and it is a midnight time zone, the monitoring which improved security effect more can be performed, such as monitoring more severely.

  As described above, according to the third embodiment, the operation of the monitoring device for crime prevention is continued in consideration of the remaining battery level and whether or not it is in the midnight time zone. In addition to enhancing the crime prevention effect of a parked car without using up the battery, for example, the security level can be raised in the late-night hours when theft is likely to occur frequently, thereby improving the crime prevention performance. Can do. In addition, when it is not in the midnight time zone, the security level can be lowered, so that the battery usage can be efficiently suppressed.

Embodiment 4 FIG.
FIG. 11 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the monitoring apparatus according to Embodiment 4 of the present invention. In addition, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected to the structure similar to what was demonstrated in Embodiment 1-3, and the overlapping description is abbreviate | omitted. The monitoring device 50 according to the fourth embodiment described below further includes a communication unit 9 as compared with the monitoring device 20 according to the first embodiment.
The communication unit 9 can communicate with an external communication device 10 via the Internet network. For example, a request from the communication device 10 such as a mobile phone possessed by an owner of an electric vehicle, that is, the state of the monitoring device 50 ( When there is an inquiry request about the remaining battery level or the operation status of the sensor 5 or an instruction request to start / stop the operation of the sensor 5, the control unit 4 is notified of the inquiry request or instruction request. In addition, a response notification from the control unit 4 to the request is transmitted to the communication device 10.

Upon receiving an inquiry request about the state of the monitoring device 50 from the communication unit 9, the control unit 4 notifies the communication unit 9 of the current remaining battery level and the operation status of each sensor 5 in response to the request. Information regarding the state of the monitoring device 50 is notified to the communication device 10 via the communication unit 9.
Also, the owner of an electric vehicle or the like who has confirmed the remaining battery level and the operating status of each sensor 5 wants to turn off this sensor because it is concerned about the remaining amount of the charged battery. When the communication device 10 notifies the communication unit 9 of an instruction to start or stop the operation of the sensor 5, for example, when it is desired to change the start / stop of each sensor 5, the instruction is sent via the communication unit 9. The control unit 4 that has received the request controls the start / stop of each sensor 5 in response to the request.

FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing processing when an inquiry is made from the external communication device 10 about the state of the monitoring device 50 (the remaining battery level or the operation status of the sensor 5) in the fourth embodiment of the present invention.
First, when an inquiry about the state of the monitoring device 50 is made from the communication device 10 to the communication unit 9, the inquiry is notified from the communication unit 9 to the control unit 4 (step ST31). When there is this inquiry (in the case of YES at step ST31), the control unit 4 indicates what percentage of the current battery level is, and the current operation status of each sensor 5, for example, the drive recorder 51. For example, the communication unit 9 is notified of information regarding the operation status such as resolution: 640 × 480, image quality: high image quality, and frame rate: operating at 5 fps (step ST32). Information about the state of the monitoring device 50 (the remaining battery level and the operation status of the sensor 5) is notified to the communication device 10 via the communication unit 9.

FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing a process when an instruction to start / stop the sensor 5 of the monitoring device 50 is given from the external communication device 10 in the fourth embodiment of the present invention.
When the communication device 10 notifies the communication unit 9 of a request for starting or stopping the sensor 5, the communication unit 9 notifies the control unit 4 of a request for starting / stopping the sensor 5 (step ST41). . When there is this instruction request (in the case of YES at step ST41), the control unit 4 performs control to switch activation / stop of the sensor 5 having the instruction request (step ST42). In accordance with the control, the sensor 5 that has received the instruction request is activated (started operation) or stopped.

As described above, according to the fourth embodiment, a communication device 10 such as a mobile phone owned vehicles such as electric automobiles possessed, the monitoring device 50 such as an electric vehicle parked, the charging battery level In addition, by making an inquiry request for the operation status of each sensor 5, the remaining battery level and the operation status of the sensor 5 are notified in response to the request, so that the state of the monitoring device 50 such as an electric vehicle from the outside ( Since the remaining battery level and the operation status of each sensor 5 can be confirmed, the owner of the electric vehicle or the like can be given a sense of security.
Also, as a result of checking the state of the monitoring device 50, it is necessary to start / stop each sensor 5 such as wanting to stop this sensor because it is concerned about the remaining amount of the charged battery, or wanting to activate this sensor because of security concerns. Even when it is desired to change the sensor, it is possible to remotely request activation / deactivation of each sensor 5 and control activation / deactivation of the sensor in response to the request. The amount used can be efficiently suppressed.

  In the present invention, within the scope of the invention, any combination of the embodiments, or any modification of any component in each embodiment, or omission of any component in each embodiment is possible. .

  As described above, the monitoring device and the navigation device according to the present invention are used as a monitoring device having a high crime prevention effect even when a plug-in hybrid vehicle or an electric vehicle is parked without being charged on the go. can do.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Parking state determination part, 2 Battery remaining charge determination part, 3 Charging state determination part, 4 Control part, 5 Sensor, 6 Warning device, 7, 70 Navigation apparatus, 8 Time determination part, 9 Communication part, 10 Communication apparatus, 20 , 30, 40, 50 Monitoring device, 51 Drive recorder, 52 Camera, 53 Ultrasonic sensor, 54 Vibration sensor, 71 Position detector, 72 Map information database.

Claims (5)

A monitoring device in a plug-in hybrid vehicle or an electric vehicle,
A parking state determination unit for determining whether or not the automobile is parked;
A battery state determination unit for determining a remaining battery capacity of the automobile;
A charge state determination unit for determining whether or not the vehicle is being charged;
A sensor mounted on the vehicle that operates as a monitoring sensor when the vehicle is parked;
A controller for determining a condition for operating the sensor,
The controller is
From the navigation device connected to the monitoring device, obtain current location information and theft frequent occurrence zone information,
When the determination result by the parking state determination unit is parked and the determination result by the charging state determination unit is not charging, the battery remaining amount determined by the battery state determination unit and the navigation device are acquired. A monitoring device, wherein a condition for operating the sensor is determined according to whether or not a current position is in the high-theft zone . A monitoring device in a plug-in hybrid vehicle or an electric vehicle,
A parking state determination unit for determining whether or not the automobile is parked;
A battery state determination unit for determining a remaining battery capacity of the automobile;
A charge state determination unit for determining whether or not the vehicle is being charged;
A sensor mounted on the vehicle that operates as a monitoring sensor when the vehicle is parked;
A time determination unit for acquiring the current time;
A controller for determining a condition for operating the sensor,
The controller is
When the determination result by the parking state determination unit is parked and the determination result by the charge state determination unit is not charging, the battery remaining amount determined by the battery state determination unit and the time determination unit are acquired. A condition for operating the sensor is determined according to the current time . It further includes a communication unit that can communicate with an external communication device,
Wherein, in response to a request from the communication device, the monitoring device according to claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the notifying the operating status of the sensor to the communication unit. The monitoring apparatus according to claim 3 , wherein the control unit performs start / stop control of the sensor in response to a request from the communication device. A navigation device in a plug-in hybrid vehicle or an electric vehicle,
A parking state determination unit for determining whether or not the automobile is parked;
A battery state determination unit for determining a remaining battery capacity of the automobile;
A charge state determination unit for determining whether or not the vehicle is being charged;
A sensor mounted on the vehicle that operates as a monitoring sensor when the vehicle is parked;
A control unit for determining a condition for operating the sensor;
A position detector for acquiring a current position of the automobile;
With a map information database containing theft frequent occurrence zone information,
Wherein the control unit, the parking state determination unit according to the determination result is parked, and when the determination result by the charge state determination unit is not being charged, and a battery remaining amount and the determination by the pre-Symbol battery status determination unit A navigation device, wherein a condition for operating the sensor is determined according to whether or not the current position acquired from the position detection unit is the theft frequent occurrence zone .

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