JP5850223B2 - Vehicle information providing device - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a vehicle information providing apparatus that provides various types of information to a vehicle user, and more particularly, to a vehicle information providing apparatus that provides various types of information using a vehicle-mounted device and an external device.

  As a vehicle information providing apparatus such as an in-vehicle information system, for example, a portable information device (external device) and an in-vehicle multimedia computer (vehicle mounted device) mounted on a vehicle can be connected to each other and controlled with each other in Patent Document 1 below. What was made into the simple structure is disclosed. As a result, the vehicle user can use the functions (audio player activation, navigation system activation, Internet browser activation) of the portable information device via the in-vehicle multimedia computer. is there.

JP 2001-22482 A

  In the vehicle information providing apparatus described in Patent Document 1 described above, it is possible to easily use the portable information device in the vehicle, and the in-vehicle information system (vehicle) is highly convenient for the vehicle user. Information providing device). By the way, in the future, it is expected that various types of information provision using vehicle information devices (external devices) will increase to vehicle users, and there is room for improvement regarding information provision to users.

In particular, various types of information provided to the user in an interrupted manner without any operation on the user's portable information device (external device) or the in-vehicle multimedia computer (vehicle-mounted device) mounted on the vehicle are appropriate. If the amount of information is exceeded, it is expected to be a burden on the user (it is assumed that the burden on the user because the user cannot predict information provision in advance).
Accordingly, the present invention pays attention to the above-mentioned improvement points, and when providing various kinds of information possessed by external devices to the user of the vehicle via the on-vehicle device, the human machine -It aims at provision of the information provision apparatus for vehicles which can improve an interface (HMI).

The present invention provides a vehicle-mounted device having a first notification means for notifying a user of various states of the vehicle and a first control means for operating the first notification means, and the vehicle-mounted device and the connection means. And external equipment having second control means for outputting external information of the vehicle to the first control means, the vehicle-mounted equipment and / or the external equipment, A customization mode of specifications relating to selection of external information of the vehicle, an input means for determining the content of the selection in the customization mode, and a storage means for registering the content of the selection,
The second control means outputs external information of the vehicle to the first control means when a predetermined condition is established, and the first control means is configured to output the external information of the vehicle. Based on the above, an appropriate engine characteristic is selected from a plurality of engine characteristic information, and information prompting selection to the appropriate engine characteristic is notified together with the external information of the vehicle .

According to the present invention, the predetermined condition is that the weather is likely to change within a predetermined time. If the predetermined condition is satisfied, the second condition is determined. The control means outputs information related to the weather forecast to the first control means.

  The present invention is configured to provide information according to the user's preference when providing various information possessed by an external device to the vehicle user via the on-vehicle device, so that various amounts of information can be provided in an appropriate amount. It is possible to provide a vehicle information providing apparatus with an improved human machine interface (HMI).

The block diagram which shows the connection state of the information provision apparatus for vehicles by embodiment of this invention, and various electrical components. The block diagram of the information provision apparatus for vehicles by the embodiment. (A) is a figure which shows the screen of the customization mode in a vehicle mounting apparatus, (b) is a figure which shows the memory | storage state of the customization mode in a vehicle mounting apparatus. (A) is a figure which shows the screen of the customization mode in an external apparatus, (b) is a figure which shows the memory | storage state of the customization mode in an external apparatus. (A) is a figure which shows the vehicle external information alert | reported by the 1st alerting | reporting means, (b) is a figure which shows the vehicle state alert | reported by the 1st alerting | reporting means, and vehicle exterior information.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

  FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 1, reference numeral 100 denotes a vehicle. Reference numeral 101 denotes a vehicle information providing apparatus. The vehicle information providing apparatus 101 includes a vehicle-mounted device (here, a vehicle meter) 102, an external device (here, a smartphone) 103, and a vehicle-mounted device. 102 and a connecting means 104 for connecting the external device 103.

  The vehicle-mounted device 102 is connected to electrical components such as an audio 106, an air conditioner 107, a body control unit 108, and an engine control unit 109 via an in-vehicle LAN (multiplex communication line) 105. The external device 103 can also be connected to the Internet via the communication unit 110.

  Next, the configuration of the vehicle information providing apparatus 101 mainly composed of the vehicle-mounted device 102 and the external device 103 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. The vehicle-mounted device 102 includes a vehicle information terminal (vehicle information means) 210 and a multiplex communication input / output terminal (multiplex communication input / output means) 211 for inputting / outputting various information (vehicle state signals) regarding various states of the vehicle, First setting means 212 for shifting the device 102 to the customization mode, first input means 213 for setting or selecting various setting contents when the customization mode is executed, and vehicle interface (vehicle I / F) means 201, a first control unit 202 configured by, for example, a microcomputer for controlling the vehicle-mounted device 102, and various settings set by the first input unit 213 while storing a processing program of the first control unit 202 A first storage means 203 comprising a non-volatile memory such as a flash memory or an EEPROM The first display unit 204 including a liquid crystal display panel or an organic EL panel for visually informing various information (various vehicle states) to the vehicle user and various information (various vehicle states) to the vehicle user. A first notifying means 206 comprising a first sounding body 205 comprising a speaker or the like for auditory notification, a first display unit 204, a first sounding body 205, various analog (pointer type) instruments 207, And a first communication unit (herein referred to as Bluetooth) 209 as a wireless communication unit constituting the connection unit 104 for connecting to the external device 103. The

  Various analog type instruments 207 are not shown in detail, but a speedometer for analogly indicating the vehicle speed, a tachometer for analogly indicating the engine speed, a fuel gauge for analogly indicating the amount of fuel in the tank, an engine And a thermometer for analog display of the temperature of the cooling water. The first communication unit 209 performs wireless communication with a second communication unit (described later) provided in the external device 103. That is, the first communication unit 209 can exchange data with the second communication unit provided in the external device 103.

  The external device 103 includes a second communication unit (here, Bluetooth) 260 as a wireless communication unit that constitutes the connection unit 104 for connecting to the vehicle-mounted device 102, and various sensors (here, a GPS module). 261, a second setting unit 262 for shifting the external device 103 to the customization mode, a second input unit 263 for setting or selecting various setting contents when executing the customization mode, and an interface (I / F ) 251, a second control unit 252 configured by, for example, a microcomputer for controlling the external device 103, and various kinds of processing programs stored in the second control unit 252 and set by the second input unit 263. It must be configured from a non-volatile memory such as flash memory or EEPROM that can be registered. The second storage unit 253, the second display unit 254 including a display with a touch panel for visually informing various information (various vehicle states) to the vehicle user, and various information (vehicle information) The second informing means 256 comprising a second sounding body 255 comprising a speaker or the like that aurally informs (various states), and the second display unit 254 and the second sounding body 255 also serve as drive control. 2 driving means 257 and a communication module 258 constituting the communication means 110 for connecting to the Internet.

  In the present embodiment, the first and second communication units 209 and 260 including the wireless communication unit are applied to the connection unit 104 between the vehicle-mounted device 102 and the external device 103. However, the present invention is not limited to this. It is also possible to connect the vehicle-mounted device 102 and the external device 103 using the connection means 104 that is a wired connection means such as USB.

  In the present embodiment, the first communication unit 209 is provided in the vehicle-mounted device 102. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a gateway (G / W) unit (not shown) connected to the in-vehicle LAN 105 is used. It is also possible to connect the vehicle-mounted device 102 and the external device 103 by providing the first communication unit 209 in the gateway means.

  Next, the customization mode will be described with reference to FIGS. 3A shows the contents of various settings displayed on the first display unit 204 when the vehicle-mounted device 102 is shifted to the customization mode, and FIG. 3B shows the first storage unit 203. The registration state of various setting contents registered in the customization mode in FIG.

  Similarly, FIG. 4A shows the contents of various settings displayed on the second display unit 254 when the external device 103 is shifted to the customization mode, and FIG. 4B shows the second storage. The registration state of various setting contents registered in the customization mode in the means 253 is shown. In addition, the underline location in each figure of Fig.3 (a) and FIG.4 (a) has shown the initial setting value.

  A user of the vehicle gives an instruction to the first control means 202 to operate the first setting means 212 from the outside to shift to the customization mode that the first control means 202 has in advance. Specifically, the first control unit 202 can recognize the terminal by changing the terminal at which the normal potential of the first setting unit 212 is at the “high” level to the “low” level by a predetermined operation such as a switch. .

  When the first control unit 202 shifts to the customization mode, the first display unit 204 is switched from the normal display to the customization mode initial screen display (initial screen 300) shown in FIG. ) Is executed.

  The initial screen 300 is a screen showing specifications related to selection of external information of the vehicle output from the external device 103 via the first input means 213 (for example, an operation switch at a position where the user's hand can reach). is there. Here, in the initial screen 300, “1” indicates a selection screen as to whether or not the user performs notification of the incoming call of the smartphone via the first notification means 206.

  Here, regarding the notification of the incoming call, since the user has selected “x” which does not notify the initial setting value, the first control unit 202 writes the setting contents to the first storage unit 203. No processing is performed. As a result, as shown in FIG. 3B, in the first storage unit 203, the initial setting value “×” is stored in the first area R1 corresponding to “1” (that is, “denwa”).

  In the initial screen 300, “2” indicates a selection screen for determining whether or not the user performs notification of incoming mail from the smartphone via the first notification unit 206. Here, it is assumed that the user has made selection through the first input means 213 from “x”, which is a default setting value, for notification of incoming mail, to “◯” for notification. Then, the first control unit 202 stores the setting contents in the first storage unit 203.

  In other words, as shown in FIG. 3B, in the first storage means 203, “○” for reporting the setting contents is registered in the second area R2 corresponding to “2” (that is, “mail”). The At the same time, the first control unit 202 switches the underline in which “×” is selectively displayed to “◯” in the select area corresponding to “2” (that is, bat “mail”) on the initial screen 300. Thus, although the detailed illustration is omitted, the underline selects and displays “◯” for notifying the incoming mail.

  In the initial screen 300, “3” indicates a selection screen for determining whether or not the user notifies the vehicle of the temporary stop via the first notification unit 206. Here, regarding the temporary stop notification, it is assumed that the user has made selection through the first input means 213 from “×”, which is not the initial setting value, to “◯”, which performs notification. Then, the first control unit 202 stores the setting contents in the first storage unit 203.

  In other words, as shown in FIG. 3B, in the first storage means 203, “○” for notifying which is the setting content is registered in the third area R3 corresponding to “3” (that is, “1”). The At the same time, the first control unit 202 switches the underline in which “x” is selectively displayed to “◯” in the select area corresponding to “3” (that is, the bat “figure”) on the initial screen 300. In this way, although the detailed illustration is omitted, “○” for notifying the temporary stop is selectively displayed.

  In the initial screen 300, “4” indicates a selection screen for determining whether or not the user performs weather forecast notification via the first notification means 206. Here, regarding the weather forecast notification, it is assumed that the user has made selection through the first input means 213 from “×”, which is the default setting value, to “◯” for notification. Then, the first control unit 202 stores the setting contents in the first storage unit 203.

  In other words, as shown in FIG. 3B, in the first storage means 203, “○” for notifying the setting content is registered in the fourth area R4 corresponding to “4” (that is, “tenki”). The At the same time, the first control unit 202 switches the underline in which “×” is selectively displayed to “◯” in the select area corresponding to “4” (that is, the bat “Tenki”) on the initial screen 300. Thus, although the detailed illustration is omitted, the underline selects and displays “◯” for informing the weather forecast.

  Thus, in the case of this example, the first control means 202 has a customization mode for specifications related to selection of the external information such as weather forecast for the vehicle user, and customizes it through the first input means 213. The selected content of the external information in the mode can be determined according to the user's preference, and the selected content of the external information is registered in the first storage means 203.

  In the initial screen 300 shown in FIG. 3A, the contents of various settings displayed on the first display unit 204 of the vehicle-mounted device 102 are displayed using “Katakana” instead of “Kanji”. Yes. This is an effective technique in which characters are not crushed when an inexpensive display panel with low resolution is used for the first display unit 204. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it is also possible to display “Kanji” using a display panel with high resolution.

  A user of the vehicle can also perform a customization operation similar to the above-described customization operation using the vehicle-mounted device 102 using the external device 103. Hereinafter, an example of a customization operation using the external device 103 will be described.

  The user of the vehicle gives an instruction to the second control means 252 to operate the second setting means 262 from the outside and shift to the customization mode that the second control means 252 has in advance. Specifically, the second control unit 252 can recognize the second setting unit 262 (for example, a customization icon displayed on the second display unit 254) by a predetermined operation (touch operation).

  When the second control unit 252 shifts to the customization mode, the second display unit 254 is changed from the normal display to the customization mode initial screen display (initial screen 400) shown in FIG. ) Is executed.

  The initial screen 400, which is another initial screen, is a screen showing specifications related to selection of external information of the vehicle output by the external device 103 via the second input means 263 by the user. Here, in the initial screen 400, “1” indicates whether the user notifies the smartphone of the incoming call via the first notification means 206 (whether the external device 103 outputs external information of the vehicle). The selection screen is shown.

  Here, regarding the notification of the incoming call, since the user has made a selection of “None” that does not notify the initial setting value, the second control unit 252 writes the setting contents to the second storage unit 253. No processing is performed. Thereby, as shown in FIG. 4B, in the second storage unit 253, the initial setting value “none” is stored in the first area S1 corresponding to “1” (that is, “phone”).

  In the initial screen 400, “2” indicates a selection screen for determining whether or not the user performs notification of incoming mail from the smartphone via the first notification unit 206. Here, regarding the notification of incoming mail, it is assumed that the user has made selection through the second input means 263 from “none”, which is an initial setting value, to “present”, to perform notification. Here, the second input means 263 means means for the user to touch and operate the “present” portion displayed in the selection area corresponding to “2” (that is, the item “mail”). Then, the second control unit 252 stores the setting content in the second storage unit 253.

  That is, as shown in FIG. 4B, in the second storage unit 253, “Yes” for performing notification as the setting content is registered in the second area S2 corresponding to “2” (that is, “mail”). The At the same time, the second control means 252 switches the underline in which “None” is selected and displayed in the selection area corresponding to “2” (that is, the item “Mail”) to “Yes” on the initial screen 400. In this way, although “detailed illustration” is omitted, the “underline” is selected and displayed to notify the arrival of mail.

  In the initial screen 400, “3” indicates a selection screen for determining whether or not the user performs notification of temporary stop of the vehicle via the first notification unit 206. Here, regarding the temporary stop notification, it is assumed that the user has made selection through the second input means 263 from “None” that does not perform the initial setting value notification to “Yes” that performs notification. Then, the second control unit 252 stores the setting content in the second storage unit 253.

  In other words, as shown in FIG. 4B, in the second storage unit 253, “present” for reporting the setting contents is registered in the third area S3 corresponding to “3” (that is, “temporary stop”). Is done. At the same time, the second control means 252 sets the underline indicating “none” in the selection area corresponding to “3” (that is, the item “pause”) to “present” in the initial screen 400. By performing control such as switching, although “detailed illustration” is omitted, “under” is selected and displayed to notify that the underline is temporarily stopped.

  In the initial screen 400, “4” indicates a selection screen for determining whether or not the user performs weather forecast notification via the first notification unit 206. Here, regarding the weather forecast notification, it is assumed that the user has made selection through the second input means 263 from “None” that does not perform notification, which is an initial setting value, to “Yes” that performs notification. Then, the second control unit 252 stores the setting content in the second storage unit 253.

  That is, as shown in FIG. 4B, in the second storage unit 253, “present” for performing notification as the setting content is registered in the fourth area S4 corresponding to “4” (that is, “weather”). The At the same time, the second control means 252 switches the underline in which “none” is selected and displayed in the selection area corresponding to “4” (that is, the item “weather”) to “present” on the initial screen 400. In this way, although “detailed illustration” is omitted, an “underline” is selected and displayed to notify the weather forecast.

  Thus, in the case of this example, the second control means 252 has a customization mode for specifications relating to the selection of the external information such as weather forecast for the vehicle user, and customizes it through the second input means 263. The selection contents of the external information in the mode can be determined according to the user's preference, and the selection contents of the external information are registered in the second storage means 253.

  In the initial screen 400 shown in FIG. 4A, the contents of various settings displayed on the second display unit 254 of the external device 103 are displayed using “Kanji”. Therefore, in this case, the second display unit 254 uses a display panel with high resolution.

  Next, using FIG. 2, FIG. 3, and FIG. 5A, the first notification means 206 provided in the vehicle-mounted device 102 notifies the vehicle user of information held by the external device 103. The operation of the vehicular information providing apparatus 101 when it is performed will be described.

  First, the second control means 252 provided in the external device 103 includes various sensors 261 as detection means including a GPS module or the like provided in the external device 103 for the current position of the vehicle (that is, the latitude and longitude of the current position). Find using. Next, the second control means 252 obtains the map information around the current position using the communication module 258 in the external device 103 (via the Internet).

  Then, the second control means 252 compares the travel route of the vehicle and the map information, and determines that there is an intersection on the travel route to be traveled and the vehicle needs to be temporarily stopped. The information indicating that there is a temporary stop at the position just before (for example, the position 200 meters before the intersection) (that is, external information of the vehicle) via the communication units 209 and 260, 1 to the control means 202. The first control unit 202 receives the temporary stop information and refers to the customization information stored in the first storage unit 203.

  The first control unit 202 refers to the first storage unit 203 as shown in FIG. 3B and determines that the user has selected to notify the suspension. Next, the first control means 202 receives a vehicle speed signal from the multiplex communication input / output terminal 211, and calculates the vehicle speed (that is, the vehicle speed) based on this signal.

  When the first control unit 202 detects a signal indicating that the vehicle speed is equal to or higher than a predetermined threshold (for example, 20 km / h or higher), the first control unit 202 should notify the first display unit 204 of the vehicle state (that is, In this case, the first display unit 204 is operated to display via the first driving unit 208 and the first display unit 204 is operated to display the first display unit 204 so that “there is a temporary stop”. The first sounding body 205 is caused to perform a sounding operation via the driving unit 208 in order to sound a sound of “buzz” from the sounding body 205.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 5 (a), the first display unit 204 provided in the vehicle-mounted device 102 displays a message for calling attention to “There is a pause in the future” and is mounted on the vehicle. The first sounding body 205 provided in the device 102 is configured such that after the message is displayed, a “buzz” sound is emitted to further increase the alerting power to the user.

  Next, using FIG. 2, FIG. 3, and FIG. 5 (b), the first notification means 206 provided in the vehicle-mounted device 102 notifies the vehicle user of information held by the external device 103. Another operation of the vehicle information providing apparatus 101 at the time of performing the above will be described.

  First, the second control unit 252 provided in the external device 103 obtains the current position (that is, the latitude and longitude of the current position) by using various sensors 261 including a GPS module or the like provided in the external device 103. Next, the second control means 252 obtains information on the weather forecast near the current position using the communication module 258 in the external device 103 (via the Internet).

  Then, the second control means 252 compares the travel route of the vehicle and information related to the weather forecast, and the weather changes within a predetermined time (for example, within 1 hour from now) (for example, the weather changes from cloudy to rain). If it is detected that there is a possibility, the customization information stored in the second storage means 253 is referred to.

  The second control unit 252 refers to the second storage unit 253 as shown in FIG. 4B and determines that the user has selected to notify the weather forecast. Therefore, the second control unit 252 outputs information related to the weather forecast (that is, external information of the vehicle) to the first control unit 202 on the vehicle-mounted device 102 side via the communication units 209 and 260. The first control unit 202 receives information related to the weather forecast, and obtains engine characteristic information (vehicle state) from the engine control unit 109 via the in-vehicle LAN 105 and the multiplex communication input / output terminal 211.

  Here, the first control means 202 determines that it is appropriate to select “Rain mode” (for example, a torque characteristic that is well balanced in traveling on a wet road surface in a motorcycle) from a plurality of engine characteristic information, The first display unit 204 is operated for display via the first driving means 208 to inform the user of information related to the weather forecast and information prompting the user to select engine characteristics. The first sounding body 205 is blown through the driving means 208 so as to blow a sound of “

  Then, as shown in FIG. 5 (b), the first display unit 204 provided in the vehicle-mounted device 102 urges attention that “weather: cloudy → rain, engine mode is suitable for the Rain mode”. Other messages are displayed, and after the display of the other messages, the first sounding body 205 provided in the vehicle-mounted device 102 generates a “beep” sound to further increase the alerting power to the user. It has a configuration that can be.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the vehicle-mounted device 102 includes the first notification unit 206 that notifies the user of various vehicle states and the first control unit 202 that operates the first notification unit 206. Second control means connected to the vehicle-mounted device 102 via first and second communication units 209 and 260 (connection means 104) and outputting external information of the vehicle to the first control means 202. The vehicle-mounted device 102 includes a first control unit 202 having a customization mode with specifications related to selection of the external information of the vehicle and a content of selection in the customization mode. The first input means 213 and the first storage means 203 for registering the contents of the selection, the vehicle user can have the external device 103. When providing various types of information (external information) via the vehicle-mounted device 102, information is provided according to the preference of the vehicle user, so the amount of information transmitted to the vehicle-mounted device 102 is reduced. It is possible to provide an appropriate amount, thereby providing a vehicle information providing apparatus with an improved human machine interface (HMI).

  Further, in the present embodiment, the vehicle-mounted device 102 having the first notification unit 206 that notifies the user of various states of the vehicle and the first control unit 202 that operates the first notification unit 206, and the vehicle-mounted device. 102 is connected to the first and second communication units 209 and 260 (connection means 104) and has an external control unit 252 that outputs external information of the vehicle to the first control means 102. The external device 103 includes a second control unit 252 having a customization mode of specifications related to selection of the external information of the vehicle, and a second input for determining the content of selection in the customization mode. By providing the means 263 and the second storage means 253 for registering the contents of the selection, the vehicle user can receive various information ( When the external information) is provided via the vehicle-mounted device 102, the information is provided according to the preference of the vehicle user. Therefore, the amount of information transmitted to the vehicle-mounted device 102 is set to an appropriate amount. This makes it possible to provide a vehicle information providing apparatus with improved HMI.

  In the present embodiment, the second control means 252 obtains information indicating that there is a temporary stop ahead of the runway to be run, for example, within a predetermined time when a predetermined condition is established (for example, When the information that the weather is likely to change is obtained), the vehicle user is output to the first control means 202 by outputting external information of the vehicle (for example, information related to the suspension or information related to the weather). Even if the various information (external information) possessed by the external device 103 is provided in such a way that it is interrupted based on the establishment of the predetermined condition (the vehicle user cannot predict information provision in advance). Since the information is provided according to the preference of the vehicle user, the amount of information transmitted to the vehicle-mounted device 102 can be set to an appropriate amount. It is possible to.

  In the present embodiment, the first control unit 202 should present (display) information that combines various vehicle states (for example, engine characteristic information) and external information (information on weather forecast) of the vehicle to the user. In the case where various information (external information) possessed by the external device 103 is provided to the vehicle user via the vehicle-mounted device 102 by operating the first notification means 206, it is combined with various states of the vehicle. Since information is provided, there is an advantage that effective information can be provided to the vehicle user.

  The present invention relates to a vehicle information providing apparatus using a vehicle-mounted device and an external device, and the vehicle-mounted device includes not only a vehicle meter (vehicle meter) that displays vehicle information, but also a navigation device mounted on a vehicle, It can also be applied to a multi-display device or the like.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 101 Vehicle information provision apparatus 102 Vehicle mounting apparatus 103 External apparatus 104 Connection means 202 1st control means 203 1st memory | storage means 204 1st display part 205 1st sounding body 206 1st alerting | reporting means 209 1st Communication unit 212 First setting unit 213 First input unit 252 Second control unit 253 Second storage unit 254 Second display unit 255 Second sound generator 256 Second notification unit 260 Second communication unit 262 Second setting means 263 Second input means 300, 400 Initial screen

Claims (2)

Vehicle-mounted equipment having first notification means for notifying the user of various vehicle states and first control means for operating the first notification means;
An external device connected to the vehicle-mounted device via a connection means, and having a second control means for outputting external information of the vehicle to the first control means,
The vehicle-mounted device or / and the external device includes a customization mode of specifications related to selection of external information of the vehicle for the user, input means for determining the content of the selection in the customization mode, and the content of the selection Storage means for registering
The second control means outputs external information of the vehicle to the first control means when a predetermined condition is established,
The first control means selects an appropriate engine characteristic from a plurality of engine characteristic information based on external information of the vehicle, and notifies information prompting selection to the appropriate engine characteristic together with the external information of the vehicle. let, vehicle information providing apparatus characterized by. The predetermined condition is to detect that the weather may change within a predetermined time,
2. The vehicle according to claim 1, wherein when the predetermined condition is satisfied, the second control unit outputs information related to a weather forecast to the first control unit. Information providing device.

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