JP6837021B2 - Control device and control system - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to control devices and control systems.

A system for notifying information about a human-powered vehicle is known. A conventional system includes a sensor unit and a computer main unit that notifies information about a human-powered vehicle from the sensor unit. An example of the computer body is a cycle computer. Patent Document 1 discloses an example of a conventional system.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2005-280441

In the conventional system, the security in the communication between the computer main body and the sensor is not examined.
An object of the present invention is to provide a control device and a control system that can contribute to the improvement of security.

The control device according to the first aspect of the present invention is a control device related to a component of a human-powered vehicle, and includes authentication information of a terminal device, first information different from the authentication information, and the authentication information and the first information. Is configured to authenticate the terminal device based on the first communication unit configured to communicate different second information with the terminal device and the authentication information from the first communication unit. It includes a unit and a control unit configured to determine whether or not processing based on the first information from the first communication unit is permitted based on the authentication result of the authentication unit.
Since it is determined whether or not the processing is permitted based on the first information acquired from the terminal device according to the authentication status of the terminal device, it can contribute to the improvement of security.

The control device according to the second aspect of the present invention is a control device related to a component of a human-powered vehicle, and is configured to receive authentication information and first information different from the authentication information from the terminal device. Based on the first communication unit configured to transmit the authentication information and the second information different from the first information to the terminal device, and the authentication information from the first communication unit, the terminal device is used. An authentication unit configured to authenticate and a control unit configured to determine whether or not processing based on the first information from the first communication unit is permitted based on the authentication result of the authentication unit. Be prepared.
Since it is determined whether or not the processing is permitted based on the first information acquired from the terminal device according to the authentication status of the terminal device, it can contribute to the improvement of security.

In the control device of the third side according to the first or second side surface, the component excludes a wheel having a traveling assist device.
Therefore, it can contribute to the improvement of security.

In the control device on the fourth side according to the third side, the components include an operating device, a transmission, a braking device, a suspension, an adjustable seatpost, a lamp, a power generating device, a speed sensor, a cadence sensor, a driving force sensor, a battery, and a lock. It includes at least one of a device, a cycle computer, and a drive with a crank assembly and a travel assist device.
Therefore, it is possible to contribute to the improvement of security related to various components mounted on the human-powered vehicle.

In the control device of the fifth side according to any one of the first to fourth sides, the authentication unit is configured not to authenticate the terminal device when the first communication unit does not receive the authentication information. To.
Therefore, it can contribute to the improvement of security.

The control device on the sixth side according to any one of the first to fifth sides further includes a storage unit for storing the authentication information of the authenticated terminal device, and the authentication unit is the first communication unit. If the authentication information received by the user does not correspond to the authentication information stored in the storage unit, the terminal device is not authenticated.
Therefore, it can contribute to the improvement of security.

In the control device on the seventh side according to any one of the first to sixth sides, the control unit may use the first information from the first communication unit when the authentication unit does not authenticate the terminal device. It is configured not to allow based processing.
Therefore, it can contribute to the improvement of security.

In the control device of the eighth side according to the seventh side surface, when the authentication unit does not authenticate the terminal device, the control unit does not permit the process based on the first information from the first communication unit. It is configured to allow the communication of the second information by the first communication unit.
Since the communication of the second information with the first communication unit is permitted even in the unauthenticated terminal device, the convenience when the unauthenticated terminal device is applied can be ensured.

In the control device on the ninth side according to any one of the first to eighth sides, the first communication unit is configured to perform wireless communication.
Therefore, the communication line connecting the first communication unit and the terminal device can be omitted.

In the control device of the tenth aspect according to any one of the first to ninth aspects, the authentication information includes at least one of a passcode, a password, and biometric information.
Therefore, it can contribute to the improvement of security.

In the control device of the eleventh aspect according to the tenth aspect, the biometric information includes at least one of fingerprint information, voiceprint information, iris information, retinal information, vein information, face shape information, palm shape information, and handwriting information. Including.
When biometric information is applied as authentication information, the user does not need to memorize the passcode, password, etc., which can contribute to the improvement of convenience.

In the control device of the twelfth aspect which follows any one of the first to eleventh aspects, the first information includes at least one of the information about the firmware update of the component and the information about the setting change of the component. Including.
Since communication of important information is permitted only with the authenticated terminal device, it can contribute to the improvement of security.

In the control device of the thirteenth aspect according to any one of the first to the twelfth aspects, the second information includes the operating state of the component and at least one of the information acquired by the component.
Since communication of some information about the component is permitted even in the unauthenticated terminal device, convenience can be ensured when the unauthenticated terminal device is applied.

The control device on the 14th side surface according to any one of the 1st to 13th side surfaces further includes a mounting portion configured to be mounted on the human-powered vehicle.
Since the control device and the component can be individually mounted on the human-powered vehicle, it can contribute to the improvement of the degree of freedom in the arrangement of the control device.

The control device on the fifteenth side according to any one of the first to thirteenth sides is configured to be housed in the housing of the component.
Therefore, the housing of the component can protect the control device.

A control system according to the 16th aspect of the present invention includes the control device and the terminal device.
Since it is determined whether or not the processing is permitted based on the first information acquired from the terminal device according to the authentication status of the terminal device, it can contribute to the improvement of security.

In the control system of the 17th aspect according to the 16th aspect, the terminal device is configured to receive an input of the authentication information and to transmit the authentication information to the control device. It is equipped with two communication units.
Therefore, it can contribute to the improvement of security.

In the control system of the eighteenth aspect according to the seventeenth aspect, the input unit includes at least one of a touch panel, a camera, a microphone, and an electronic device connection hole.
Therefore, the authentication information can be easily input.

In the control system of the 19th aspect according to the 17th or 18th aspect, the second communication unit is configured to perform wireless communication.
Therefore, the communication line connecting the second communication unit and the control device can be omitted.

In the control system of the 20th aspect according to any one of the 17th to 19th aspects, the terminal device further includes a display unit configured to display the second information, and the second communication unit includes the second communication unit. , The second information is configured to be received.
Therefore, the second information can be visually grasped.

In the control system of the 21st aspect according to any one of the 16th to 20th aspects, the terminal device is at least one of a personal computer, a smart device, and a cycle computer.
Therefore, various elements can be applied as a terminal device.

According to the control device and control system of the present invention, it is possible to contribute to the improvement of security.

A side view of a human-powered vehicle including the control system of the embodiment. The block diagram which shows the connection relationship between the control system of FIG. 1 and various elements. The front view which shows the authentication screen of the terminal device of FIG. The front view which shows the selection screen of the terminal apparatus of FIG. The flowchart which shows an example of the control executed by the control device of FIG. A block diagram showing the connection relationship between the control system of the modified example and various elements.

(Embodiment)
The human-powered vehicle A including the control system 10 will be described with reference to FIG.
Here, the human-powered vehicle means a vehicle that uses human power at least partially with respect to a driving force for traveling, and includes a vehicle that electrically assists human power. Vehicles that use only driving forces other than human power are not included in human-powered vehicles. In particular, vehicles that use only an internal combustion engine as a driving force are not included in human-powered vehicles. Normally, a small light vehicle is assumed as a human-powered vehicle, and a vehicle that does not require a license to drive on a public road is assumed. The illustrated human-powered vehicle A is a bicycle (e-bike) including a traveling assist device E that assists the propulsion of the human-powered vehicle A by using electric energy. Specifically, the human-powered vehicle A shown in the figure is a trekking motorcycle. The human-powered vehicle A further includes a frame A1, a front fork A2, wheels W, a steering wheel H, and a drive train B. Wheel W includes front wheel WF and rear wheel WR.

The drive train B is a chain drive type. The drive train B includes a drive device DD, a front sprocket D1, a rear sprocket D2, and a chain D3. The drive device DD includes a crank assembly C. The crank assembly C includes a crank shaft C1 rotatably supported with respect to the frame A1 and a pair of crank arms C2 provided at both ends of the crank shaft C1. A pedal PD is rotatably attached to the tip of each crank arm C2. The drive device DD further includes a travel assist device E. The crank assembly C is provided in the traveling assist device E. That is, the drive device DD is a midship type drive device DD having a crank assembly C and a traveling assist device E. The drive train B can be selected from any type, and may be a belt drive type or a shaft drive type.

The front sprocket D1 is provided on the crank assembly C so as to rotate integrally with the crank shaft C1. The rear sprocket D2 is provided on the hub HR of the rear wheel WR. The chain D3 is wound around the front sprocket D1 and the rear sprocket D2. The driving force applied to the pedal PD by the user boarding the human-powered vehicle A is transmitted to the rear wheel WR via the front sprocket D1, the chain D3, and the rear sprocket D2.

The travel assist device E operates so that the propulsive force of the human-powered vehicle A is assisted. The traveling assist device E operates according to, for example, a driving force applied to the pedal PD. The travel assist device E includes an electric motor E1 and a housing E2. The electric motor E1 is configured to be housed in the housing E2. The travel assist device E is driven by the electric power supplied from the battery BT mounted on the human-powered vehicle A. The drive device DD may omit the travel assist device E.

The manpower-driven vehicle A further includes component CO. The component CO may include electrically driven elements and elements that power them. In one example, the component CO is an operating device OD, a transmission T, a braking device BD, a suspension SU, an adjustable seatpost ASP, a lamp LP, a power generating device EG (see FIG. 2), a speed sensor SS (see FIG. 2), and a cadence sensor. At least a CS (see FIG. 2), a driving force sensor DS (see FIG. 2), a battery BT, a locking device LD (see FIG. 2), a cycle computer SC, and a driving device DD having a crank assembly C and a traveling assist device E. Including one.

The operating device OD includes one or more operating units for operating various component COs that need to be operated. The operating device OD is provided on, for example, the handle H or the like. In the example shown in FIG. 1, the shift lever SL for operating the transmission T and the brake lever BL for operating the braking device BD are included in the operating device OD. The operating device OD may further include an operating device for operating the suspension SU (not shown), an operating device for operating the adjustable seat post ASP (not shown), and the like.

The transmission T includes at least one of a front derailleur TF and a rear derailleur TR. The front derailleur TF is provided near the front sprocket D1. The front derailleur TF changes the front sprocket D1 around which the chain D3 is wound, so that the gear ratio of the human-powered vehicle A is changed. The rear derailleur TR is provided on the rear end A3 of the frame A1. The rear derailleur TR changes the rear sprocket D2 around which the chain D3 is wound, so that the gear ratio of the human-powered vehicle A is changed. In one example, the corresponding transmission T is mechanically or electrically driven in response to the operation of the shift lever SL. The transmission T may be configured as an internal type such as an internal transmission hub.

The braking device BD includes a braking device BD corresponding to the number of wheels W. In the present embodiment, the braking device BD corresponding to the front wheel WF and the braking device BD corresponding to the rear wheel WR are provided in the human-powered vehicle A. The two braking devices BD may have similar configurations to each other. The braking device BD is, for example, a rim braking device that brakes the rim R of the human-powered vehicle A. In one example, the corresponding braking device BD is mechanically or electrically driven in response to the operation of the brake lever BL. The braking device BD may be a disc brake device that brakes the disc brake rotor (not shown) of the human-powered vehicle A.

Suspension SU includes at least one of front suspension SF and rear suspension. The front suspension SF operates so that the impact on the front wheel WF from the ground is alleviated. The rear suspension operates so that the impact on the rear wheel WR from the ground is mitigated. In one example, the corresponding suspension SU is mechanically or electrically driven in response to the operation of the operating device for operating the suspension SU.

The adjustable seatpost ASP operates so that the height of the saddle S with respect to the frame A1 is changed. In one example, the Adjustable Seatpost ASP is mechanically or electrically driven in response to the operation of the operating device for operating the Adjustable Seatpost ASP.

The lamp LP is provided on, for example, the front fork A2. The lamp LP is, for example, an LED (Light Emitting Diode) lamp.

The power generation device EG includes, for example, at least one of a hub dynamo, a block dynamo, an assist regeneration mechanism, and a vibration power generation element. In the example in which the power generation device EG includes an assist regeneration mechanism, the electric motor E1 of the travel assist device E constitutes the assist regeneration mechanism.

The speed sensor SS detects the traveling speed of the human-powered vehicle A. The speed sensor SS is, for example, a magnetic sensor (not shown) that detects a magnet M provided on the spokes A4 of the front wheel WF. In one example, the speed sensor SS is provided on the front fork A2. When the speed sensor SS detects the magnet M, the rotation speed of the front wheel WF is detected, and the traveling speed of the human-powered vehicle A is detected.

The cadence sensor CS detects the rotational speed of the crank assembly C. The cadence sensor CS includes, for example, a magnetic sensor (not shown) for detecting a magnet (not shown) provided on a frame A1 or the like. In one example, the cadence sensor CS is provided on one crank arm C2. When the cadence sensor CS detects the magnet, the rotational speed of the crank assembly C is detected.

The driving force sensor DS detects the driving force applied to the pedal PD. The driving force sensor DS includes, for example, a pressure sensor (not shown) that detects the pressure applied to the pedal PD, or a torque sensor (not shown) that detects the torque acting on the crank arm C2. In one example, the driving force sensor DS is provided on the pedal PD or the crank arm C2.

The battery BT is provided, for example, in the down tube A5 of the frame A1. The battery BT powers the other component CO.

The locking device LD locks the rotation of the wheel W with respect to the frame A1. The locking device LD is provided on, for example, the frame A1.

The cycle computer SC notifies various information about the human-powered vehicle A. The cycle computer SC is provided on, for example, the handle H or the like.

The configuration of the control system 10 will be described with reference to FIG.
The control system 10 includes a control device 12 and a terminal device 30. The control device 12 relates to the component CO of the human-powered vehicle A. The control device 12 is configured to be housed in the housing of the component CO. In the present embodiment, the control device 12 is housed in the housing E2 of the travel assist device E (see FIG. 1). The control device 12 operates by, for example, the electric power supplied from the battery BT. The control device 12 is configured to communicate the authentication information of the terminal device 30, the first information different from the authentication information, and the authentication information and the second information different from the first information with the terminal device 30. A communication unit 14 is provided. In one example, the control device 12 is configured to receive the authentication information and the first information from the terminal device 30, and is configured to transmit the second information to the terminal device 30. The first communication unit 14 is configured to perform wireless communication. In the present embodiment, the first communication unit 14 is configured to wirelessly communicate with the second communication unit 38 of the terminal device 30.

The authentication information includes information for authenticating the terminal device 30. The authentication information includes at least one of a passcode, a password, and biometric information. The biometric information includes, for example, information about a user boarding a human-powered vehicle A. The biometric information includes at least one of fingerprint authentication, voiceprint authentication, iris authentication, retinal authentication, vein authentication, face shape authentication, palm shape authentication, and handwriting authentication.

The first information includes information on the component CO of the human-powered vehicle A. The first information includes at least one of the information regarding the update of the firmware of the component CO and the information regarding the setting change of the component CO. The information regarding the setting change of the component CO includes, for example, information regarding the setting change of the operation mode in the various component COs, information regarding the setting change of the operating device OD associated with the various component COs that require operation, and the like.

The second information includes information on the component CO of the human-powered vehicle A. The second information includes the operating state of the component CO and at least one of the information acquired by the component CO. The operating state of the component CO includes, for example, information on the shifting position of the transmission T, information on the gear ratio of the human-powered vehicle A, information on the assist mode of the traveling assist device E, information on the lighting state of the lamp LP, and the like. .. The information acquired by the component CO includes, for example, information on the traveling speed of the human-powered vehicle A, information on the rotational speed of the crank assembly C, information on the driving force applied to the pedal PD, information on the remaining amount of the battery BT, and the like. Including.

The control device 12 has an authentication unit 16 configured to authenticate the terminal device 30 based on the authentication information from the first communication unit 14, and the first communication unit 14 based on the authentication result of the authentication unit 16. Further includes a control unit 18 configured to determine whether or not processing is permitted based on the first information of the above. The authentication unit 16 is configured to authenticate the terminal device 30 when the first communication unit 14 receives the authentication information. The authentication unit 16 is configured not to authenticate the terminal device 30 when the first communication unit 14 does not receive the authentication information.

The control device 12 further includes a storage unit 20 that stores the authentication information of the authenticated terminal device 30. The storage unit 20 includes a non-volatile memory and a volatile memory. The storage unit 20 stores, for example, various programs for control, preset information, and the like. The authentication unit 16 is configured to authenticate the terminal device 30 when the authentication information received by the first communication unit 14 corresponds to the authentication information stored in the storage unit 20 (hereinafter, “memory authentication information”). Will be done. The authentication unit 16 is configured not to authenticate the terminal device 30 when the authentication information received by the first communication unit 14 does not correspond to the storage authentication information.

The control unit 18 is a CPU (Central Processing Unit) or an MPU (Micro Processing Unit). When the authentication unit 16 authenticates the terminal device 30, the control unit 18 is configured to allow processing based on the first information from the first communication unit 14. The control unit 18 is configured not to allow processing based on the first information from the first communication unit 14 when the authentication unit 16 does not authenticate the terminal device 30. In the present embodiment, the control unit 18 sets the first communication unit 14 and the terminal device 30 so that the terminal device 30 cannot transmit the first information to the first communication unit 14 when the authentication unit 16 does not authenticate the terminal device 30. Restrict communication. The control unit 18 may be configured not to execute the process based on the first information from the first communication unit 14 when the authentication unit 16 does not authenticate the terminal device 30.

When the authentication unit 16 authenticates the terminal device 30, the control unit 18 permits processing based on the first information from the first communication unit 14 and permits communication of the second information by the first communication unit 14. It is configured as follows. That is, when the authentication unit 16 authenticates the terminal device 30, the control unit 18 executes a process based on the first information from the first communication unit 14 and transmits the second information via the first communication unit 14. It is transmitted to the terminal device 30. When the authentication unit 16 does not authenticate the terminal device 30, the control unit 18 permits the communication of the second information by the first communication unit 14 without permitting the processing based on the first information from the first communication unit 14. It is configured as follows. That is, the control unit 18 transmits the second information to the terminal device 30 via the first communication unit 14 even when the authentication unit 16 does not authenticate the terminal device 30.

The terminal device 30 includes at least one of a personal computer PC, a smart device SD, and a cycle computer SC. The smart device SD includes at least one of a wearable device such as a smart watch, a smartphone, and a tablet computer. The terminal device 30 is configured so that, for example, authentication information and first information can be input, and second information can be notified. Various electrical elements included in the terminal device 30 are operated by, for example, electric power supplied from a battery (not shown) mounted on the terminal device 30 or electric power supplied from a commercial power source (not shown). The following configuration and operation of the terminal device 30 will be described with reference to the smart device SD (smartphone). The personal computer PC and the cycle computer SC have substantially the same configuration as the smart device SD in the configuration of the terminal device 30 described below. When the smart device SD and the cycle computer SC are applied as the terminal device 30, the terminal device 30 may be configured to be attached to the human-powered vehicle A.

The terminal device 30 includes a housing 32, an input unit 34 configured to accept input of authentication information, and a second communication unit 38 configured to transmit authentication information to the control device 12. The input unit 34 is provided on, for example, the outer surface 32A of the housing 32 (see FIG. 3). The input unit 34 includes at least one of a touch panel 34A, a camera 36, a microphone 34B, and an electronic device connection hole 34C. The touch panel 34A is configured to accept input of passcode, password, fingerprint information, handwriting information, and the like as authentication information, for example. Further, the touch panel 34A may be configured to accept the input of the first information. The camera 36 includes an in-camera 36A and an out-camera 36B (see FIG. 3). The camera 36 is configured to accept input of fingerprint information, iris information, retinal information, vein information, facial shape information, palm shape information, and the like as authentication information, for example. The camera 36 may omit at least one of the in-camera 36A and the out-camera 36B. The microphone 34B is configured to accept input of voiceprint information or the like as authentication information, for example. The electronic device connection hole 34C is configured so that an electronic device such as a USB (Universal Serial Bus) memory can be connected. The electronic device connection hole 34C is configured to accept input of a password, a passcode, or the like as authentication information, for example. In this case, the password, passcode, etc. are stored in the USB memory.

The second communication unit 38 is provided, for example, in the housing 32. The second communication unit 38 is configured to perform wireless communication. In the present embodiment, the second communication unit 38 is configured to wirelessly communicate with the first communication unit 14 of the control device 12. The second communication unit 38 is configured to receive the second information. Specifically, the second communication unit 38 receives the second information transmitted from the first communication unit 14. The terminal device 30 further includes a display unit 40 configured to display the second information. The display unit 40 is a liquid crystal display (Liquid Crystal Display), an organic EL display (Organic Electro-Luminescence Display), or an inorganic EL display (Inorganic Electro-Luminescence Display) (see FIG. 3). In the present embodiment, the display unit 40 is a touch panel display. In this case, the display constituting the display unit 40 constitutes the touch panel 34A of the input unit 34. The display unit 40 does not have to be a touch panel display.

The terminal device 30 further includes an operation unit 42 and a control unit 44. The operation unit 42 is operated, for example, to switch the power of the display unit 40 on and off. In the present embodiment, the operation unit 42 is a button including a touch sensor (not shown). In this case, the buttons of the operation unit 42 constitute the touch panel 34A of the input unit 34. The control unit 44 is a CPU or an MPU. The control unit 44 controls the display unit 40 so as to switch the display screen of the display unit 40. Further, the control unit 44 transmits the authentication information input by the input unit 34 and the first information input by the touch panel 34A or the like to the control device 12 via the second communication unit 38, and the second communication unit. The second information received by the 38 is displayed on the display unit 40.

An example of a specific control content of the control unit 44 will be described with reference to FIGS. 3 and 4.
In the control unit 44, for example, the power of the display unit 40 is turned on in response to the operation of the operation unit 42, and the first communication unit 14 and the second communication unit 38 are connected so as to wirelessly communicate with each other by using a predetermined application program. As a result, the display screen of the display unit 40 is shifted to the authentication screen GA (see FIG. 3). When the authentication information is input by the input unit 34 on the authentication screen GA, the control unit 44 transmits the authentication information to the control device 12 via the second communication unit 38. The control unit 44 shifts the display screen of the display unit 40 from the authentication screen GA to the selection screen GS (see FIG. 4) according to the authentication result by the authentication unit 16 of the control device 12.

Specifically, the control unit 44 has a mode in which the first information can be input (hereinafter, "first mode") when the terminal device 30 is authenticated, and a mode in which the second information is displayed on the display unit 40. (Hereinafter, "second mode") is shifted to the selectable selection screen GS. When the first mode is selected on the selection screen GS, the control unit 44 shifts the display screen of the display unit 40 to an input screen (not shown) in which the first information can be input. The control unit 44 transmits the first information input by the touch panel 34A or the like on the input screen to the control device 12 via the second communication unit 38. When the second mode is selected on the selection screen GS, the control unit 44 shifts the display screen of the display unit 40 to the main screen (not shown) that displays the second information received by the second communication unit 38. Further, when the terminal device 30 is not authenticated, the control unit 44 shifts to the selection screen GS in which only the second mode can be selected. In this case, a situation is formed in which the first mode cannot be selected on the selection screen GS and the first information cannot be input by the touch panel 34A or the like. That is, communication between the first communication unit 14 and the second communication unit 38 is restricted so that the second communication unit 38 cannot transmit the first information to the first communication unit 14.

An example of the control executed by the control device 12 will be described with reference to FIG.
The control unit 18 executes the following control, for example, by connecting the first communication unit 14 and the second communication unit 38 so as to perform wireless communication. In step S11, the control unit 18 determines whether or not the first communication unit 14 has received the authentication information from the second communication unit 38. When the control unit 18 determines in step S11 that the first communication unit 14 has not received the authentication information, the control unit 18 repeats the process of step S11. On the other hand, when the control unit 18 determines in step S11 that the first communication unit 14 has received the authentication information, the control unit 18 shifts to the process of step S12. In step S12, the control unit 18 reads the storage authentication information from the storage unit 20.

In step S13, the control unit 18 determines whether or not the terminal device 30 is authenticated. Specifically, the control unit 18 determines whether or not the authentication information acquired in the process of step S11 corresponds to the memory authentication information acquired in the process of step S12. When the control unit 18 determines in step S13 that the terminal device 30 has been authenticated, the control unit 18 shifts to the process of step S14. The control unit 18 permits the process based on the first information from the first communication unit 14 in the process of step S14. Therefore, when the first communication unit 14 receives the first information from the second communication unit 38, the control unit 18 executes a process based on the first information.

On the other hand, when the control unit 18 determines in step S13 that the terminal device 30 has not been authenticated, the control unit 18 shifts to the process of step S15. The control unit 18 does not allow the process based on the first information from the first communication unit 14 in step S15. Therefore, the control unit 18 limits the communication between the first communication unit 14 and the second communication unit 38 so that the second communication unit 38 cannot transmit the first information to the first communication unit 14. As described above, in the control system 10, since the permission or disapproval of the processing based on the first information from the first communication unit 14 is determined according to the authentication status of the terminal device 30, it can contribute to the improvement of security.

(Modification example)
The description of the above embodiments is an example of possible embodiments of the control device and control system according to the present invention, and is not intended to limit the embodiments. The control device and control system according to the present invention may take, for example, a modification of the above embodiment shown below and a combination of at least two modifications that are consistent with each other. In the following modification, the parts common to the embodiment are designated by the same reference numerals as those in the embodiment, and the description thereof will be omitted.

-The elements included in the component CO can be changed arbitrarily. In one example, some electrically driven elements may not be included in the component CO. Specifically, the component CO may exclude the wheel W including the traveling assist device E. That is, the traveling assist device in which the electric motor is mounted on the front wheel WF or the rear wheel WR may not be included in the component CO of the present embodiment.

-The control content of the control device 12 can be arbitrarily changed. In one example, when the terminal device 30 is not authenticated, the control unit 44 may execute the second mode without shifting to the selection screen GS in which only the second mode can be selected. That is, the control unit 44 may display the second information on the display unit 40 when the terminal device 30 is not authenticated.

-The arrangement of the control device 12 can be arbitrarily changed. In one example, as shown in FIG. 6, the control device 12 further includes a housing 22 that houses various elements and a mounting portion 24 that is configured to be mounted on the human-powered vehicle A. The first communication unit 14, the authentication unit 16, the control unit 18, and the storage unit 20 are housed in the housing 22. The mounting portion 24 is provided on the outer surface (not shown) of the housing 22. The mounting portion 24 may be provided integrally with the housing 22, or may be detachably provided on the housing 22. In the example shown in FIG. 6, the mounting portion 24 is configured to be mounted on the handle H of the human-powered vehicle A. Therefore, the control device 12 is mounted on the handle H.

-The configuration of the control device 12 can be arbitrarily changed. In one example, the control device 12 is electrically connected to the terminal device 30 via a communication line (not shown) so that the first communication unit 14 executes power line communication (PLC) with the second communication unit 38. It is configured to be connectable to. In this case, the first communication unit 14 and the second communication unit 38 may not be configured to perform wireless communication.

-The type of the human-powered vehicle A can be changed arbitrarily. In the first example, the human-powered vehicle A is a road bike, a mountain bike, a cross bike, a city cycle, a cargo bike, or a recumbent bike. In the second example, the human-powered vehicle A is a kick skater.

10 ... Control system, 12 ... Control device, 14 ... First communication unit, 16 ... Authentication unit, 18 ... Control unit, 20 ... Storage unit, 24 ... Mounting unit, 30 ... Terminal device, 34 ... Input unit, 34A ... Touch panel , 34B ... Microphone, 34C ... Electronic device connection hole, 36 ... Camera, 38 ... Second communication unit, 40 ... Display unit, A ... Human-powered vehicle, C ... Crank assembly, DD ... Drive device, E ... Travel assistance device, E2 ... Housing, ASP ... Adjustable seatpost, BD ... Braking device, BT ... Battery, CO ... Component, CS ... Cadence sensor, DS ... Driving force sensor, EG ... Power generation device, LD ... Locking device, LP ... Lamp, OD ... Operation device, PC ... Personal computer, SC ... Cycle computer, SD ... Smart device, SS ... Speed sensor, SU ... Suspension, T ... Transmission, W ... Wheel.

Claims (21)

A control device for components of a human-powered vehicle
With the authentication information of the terminal device, the first information different from the authentication information, and the first communication unit configured to communicate the authentication information and the second information different from the first information with the terminal device. ,
An authentication unit configured to authenticate the terminal device based on the authentication information from the first communication unit, and an authentication unit.
Based on the authentication result of the authentication unit, Bei example and a configured controller to determine whether to permit the processing based on the first information from the first communication unit,
The first information is a control device including at least information regarding firmware update of the component. A control device for components of a human-powered vehicle
The authentication information and the first information different from the authentication information are configured to be received from the terminal device, and the authentication information and the second information different from the first information are transmitted to the terminal device. The first communication unit that is configured and
An authentication unit configured to authenticate the terminal device based on the authentication information from the first communication unit, and an authentication unit.
Based on the authentication result of the authentication unit, Bei example and a configured controller to determine whether to permit the processing based on the first information from the first communication unit,
The first information is a control device including at least information regarding firmware update of the component. The control device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the component excludes a wheel having a traveling assist device. The components include operating devices, transmissions, braking devices, suspensions, adjustable seatposts, lamps, power generators, speed sensors, cadence sensors, driving force sensors, batteries, locking devices, cycle computers, and crank assemblies and travel aids. The control device according to claim 3, further comprising at least one of the drive devices having the above. The control device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the authentication unit is configured not to authenticate the terminal device when the first communication unit does not receive the authentication information. A storage unit for storing the authentication information of the authenticated terminal device is further provided.
The authentication unit is configured so as not to authenticate the terminal device when the authentication information received by the first communication unit does not correspond to the authentication information stored in the storage unit. 5. The control device according to any one of 5. Any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the control unit is configured not to allow processing based on the first information from the first communication unit when the authentication unit does not authenticate the terminal device. The control device described in. When the authentication unit does not authenticate the terminal device, the control unit performs communication of the second information by the first communication unit without permitting processing based on the first information from the first communication unit. The control device according to claim 7, which is configured to allow. The control device according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the first communication unit is configured to perform wireless communication. The control device according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the authentication information includes at least one of a passcode, a password, and biometric information. The control device according to claim 10, wherein the biological information includes at least one of fingerprint information, voiceprint information, iris information, retinal information, vein information, face shape information, palm shape information, and handwriting information. The first information, before Symbol further comprising information about the setting change of the component, the control apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 11. The control device according to any one of claims 1 to 12, wherein the second information includes an operating state of the component and at least one of the information acquired by the component. The control device according to any one of claims 1 to 13, further comprising an attachment portion configured to be attached to the human-powered vehicle. The control device according to any one of claims 1 to 13, which is configured to be housed in the housing of the component. The control device according to any one of claims 1 to 15.
A control system including the terminal device. 16. The terminal device according to claim 16, further comprising an input unit configured to accept input of the authentication information and a second communication unit configured to transmit the authentication information to the control device. Control system. The control system according to claim 17, wherein the input unit includes at least one of a touch panel, a camera, a microphone, and an electronic device connection hole. The control system according to claim 17 or 18, wherein the second communication unit is configured to perform wireless communication. The terminal device further includes a display unit configured to display the second information.
The control system according to any one of claims 17 to 19, wherein the second communication unit is configured to receive the second information. The control system according to any one of claims 16 to 20, wherein the terminal device is at least one of a personal computer, a smart device, and a cycle computer.