JP7082899B2 - Controls and control systems - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a control device and a control system.

A control system that wirelessly communicates a plurality of components mounted on a human-powered vehicle is known. Patent Document 1 discloses an example of a conventional control system.

U.S. Patent Application Publication No. 2014/010223

It is hoped that security related to wireless communication will be improved.
An object of the present invention is to provide a control device and a control system that can contribute to the improvement of security related to wireless communication.

The control device according to the first aspect of the present invention is a control device mounted on the first component of the human-powered vehicle, and is a communication unit that wirelessly communicates with the second component of the human-powered vehicle, and the first component. The first component comprises a control unit that controls the communication unit so that the information and the transmission information including the second information regarding the second component are used for communication with the second component. One of the operating device to which the operation is input and the operated device that operates in response to the input to the operating device, and the second component is the other of the operating device and the operated device. The operated device includes a movable member and an actuator for operating the movable member.
Since the first information and the second information are included in the transmission information, it can be determined whether or not the received information is from the correct transmission source. Therefore, it can contribute to the improvement of security related to wireless communication.

In the control device of the second side surface according to the first side surface, the control unit generates the transmission information.
Therefore, it can contribute to the improvement of security related to wireless communication.

In the control device of the third side according to the first or second side, at least one of the first information and the second information is encrypted.
Since the encrypted information is included in the transmitted information, it can contribute to the improvement of security related to wireless communication.

The control device on the fourth side according to any one of the first to third sides further includes a storage unit for storing the first information and the second information.
Therefore, it can contribute to the improvement of security related to wireless communication.

In the control device of the fifth side according to any one of the first to fourth sides, the first information includes the identification information about the first component, and the second information is the identification information about the second component. including.
Therefore, it can contribute to the improvement of security related to wireless communication.

In the control device of the sixth side according to any one of the first to fifth sides, the first component is the operation device, and the transmission information further includes input information regarding an input to the operation device. ..
Therefore, it can contribute to the improvement of security related to wireless communication.

In the control device of the seventh side according to any one of the first to fifth sides, the first component is the operated device, and the transmission information further includes confirmation information regarding a signal from the operation device. include.
Therefore, it can contribute to the improvement of security related to wireless communication.

The control device according to the eighth aspect of the present invention is a control device mounted on the first component of the human-powered vehicle, and controls the communication unit that wirelessly communicates with the second component of the human-powered vehicle and the communication unit. The first component is an operating device to which a user's operation is input, and the second component is an operated device that operates in response to an input to the operating device, and the control unit. Controls the communication unit to transmit to the second component transmission information including information about the second component and input information about input to the operating device.
Since the information about the first component is not included in the transmission information, the amount of data related to the transmission information can be reduced, and the information about the second component, which is the operated device, is included in the transmission information, which improves the security related to wireless communication. I can contribute.

In the control device of the ninth side surface according to the eighth side surface, the operated device includes a movable member and an actuator for operating the movable member.
Therefore, the operated device can be appropriately operated according to the input information.

In the control device on the tenth side according to any one of the first to ninth sides, the operation device includes an operation member to which a user's operation is input and a power generation unit that generates power in response to an input to the operation member. And include.
Since it is not necessary to mount a power supply on the operating device, the cost of the operating device can be reduced.

In the control device on the eleventh side according to any one of the first to tenth sides, the operated device includes at least one of a transmission, a braking device, a suspension, an adjustable seatpost, and a traveling assist device. ..
Therefore, it is possible to contribute to the improvement of security related to wireless communication with various operated devices mounted on the human-powered vehicle.

In the control device on the twelfth side according to the eighth side surface, the operated device includes at least one of a transmission device, a braking device, a suspension, an adjustable seatpost, a traveling assist device, a lighting device, an image pickup device, and a notification device. include.
Therefore, it is possible to contribute to the improvement of security related to wireless communication with various operated devices mounted on the human-powered vehicle.

The control system according to the thirteenth aspect of the present invention includes the control device, the first component, and the first component includes a housing for accommodating the control device.
Therefore, it can contribute to the improvement of security related to wireless communication.

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

A side view of a human-powered vehicle including the control system of the first embodiment. The block diagram which shows the connection between the control system of FIG. 1 and various elements. The schematic diagram which shows the 1st example of the information sent and received by the control device of FIG. The schematic diagram which shows the 2nd example of the information sent and received by the control device of FIG. The schematic diagram which shows an example of the information transmitted by the control device of FIG. The block diagram which shows the connection between the control system of 2nd Embodiment and various elements. The schematic diagram which shows an example of the information sent and received by the control device of FIG. The schematic diagram which shows an example of the information transmitted by the control device of FIG. The block diagram which shows the connection between the control system of 3rd Embodiment and various elements. The schematic diagram which shows an example of the information sent and received by the control device of FIG.

(First Embodiment)
A human-powered vehicle A including a 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, a front wheel WF, a rear wheel WR, a steering wheel H, and a drive train B.

The drive train B is a chain drive type. The drive train B includes a crank C, a front sprocket assembly D1, a rear sprocket assembly D2, and a chain D3. The crank C includes a crank shaft C1 rotatably supported by the frame A1 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 train B can be selected from any type, and may be a belt drive type or a shaft drive type.

The front sprocket assembly D1 is provided on the crank C so as to rotate integrally with the crank shaft C1. The front sprocket assembly D1 includes a plurality of front sprocket D11s. The rear sprocket assembly D2 is provided on the hub HR of the rear wheel WR. The rear sprocket assembly D2 includes a plurality of rear sprockets D21. The chain D3 is wound around one of a plurality of front sprockets D11 and one of a plurality of rear sprockets D21. The driving force applied to the pedal PD by the user on the human-powered vehicle A is transmitted to the rear wheel WR via the front sprocket assembly D1, the chain D3, and the rear sprocket assembly D2.

The human-powered vehicle A further includes a plurality of component COs. The component CO includes the first component CO1 and the second component CO2. The first component CO1 is either an operating device OD to which a user's operation is input or an operated device OT that operates in response to an input to the operating device OD. In this embodiment, the first component is the operating device OD. In one example, the operating device OD includes at least one of a shift lever SL, a brake lever BL, a suspension operating device (not shown), an adjustable seatpost operating device (not shown), and a traveling assist operating device (not shown). ..

The second component CO2 is the other of the operating device OD and the operated device OT. In this embodiment, the second component CO2 is the operated device OT. In one example, the operated device OT includes a movable member OT1 and an actuator OT2 that operates the movable member OT1 (see FIG. 2). The actuator OT2 includes, for example, an electric motor. In one example, the operated device OT includes at least one of a transmission device T, a braking device BD, a suspension SU, an adjustable seatpost ASP, and a traveling assist device E. The various component COs are operated by, for example, the electric power supplied from the battery BT mounted on the human-powered vehicle A or the electric power supplied from a dedicated power source mounted on the individual component COs.

The transmission T includes an external transmission. In one example, 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 assembly D1 of the frame A1. The front derailleur TF changes the front sprocket D11 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 D21 around which the chain D3 is wound, so that the gear ratio of the human-powered vehicle A is changed. In one example, the transmission T is electrically driven in response to the operation of the shift lever SL. Specifically, the actuator OT2 is driven in response to the operation of the shift lever SL, and the movable member OT1 operates to change the gear ratio of the human-powered vehicle A. The transmission T may include an internal transmission.

The braking device BD includes a braking device BD corresponding to the number of wheels. 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 electrically driven in response to the operation of the brake lever BL. Specifically, the actuator OT2 is driven in response to the operation of the brake lever BL, and the movable member OT1 operates to brake the rim R of the human-powered vehicle A. The movable member OT1 of the braking device BD includes, for example, at least one of a caliper and a brake pad. The braking device BD may be a disc brake device that brakes a disc brake rotor (not shown) mounted on the human-powered vehicle A.

Suspension SU includes at least one of front suspension SF and rear suspension (not shown). The front suspension SF operates so that the impact that the front wheel WF receives from the ground is alleviated. The rear suspension operates so that the impact that the rear wheel WR receives from the ground is mitigated. In one example, the corresponding suspension SU is electrically driven in response to the operation of the suspension operating device. Specifically, the actuator OT2 is driven in response to the operation of the suspension operating device, and the movable member OT1 operates to change the operating state of the suspension SU. The movable member OT1 of the suspension SU includes, for example, a fluid valve (not shown) of the suspension SU. The operating state of the suspension SU includes at least one of a displacement state, a travel amount, a damping force, and a repulsive force.

The adjustable seatpost ASP operates so that the height of the saddle SD with respect to the frame A1 is changed. In one example, the adjustable seatpost ASP is electrically driven in response to the operation of the adjustable seatpost operating device. Specifically, the actuator OT2 is driven in response to the operation of the adjustable seatpost operating device, and the movable member OT1 operates to change the height of the saddle SD. The movable member OT1 of the adjustable seatpost ASP includes, for example, a fluid valve (not shown) of the adjustable seatpost ASP.

The travel assist device E operates so that the propulsive force of the human-powered vehicle A is assisted. The travel assist device E operates according to, for example, a driving force applied to the pedal PD. In one example, the travel assist device E is electrically driven in response to the operation of the travel assist operation device. Specifically, the actuator OT2 is driven in response to the operation of the traveling assist operating device, and the movable member OT1 operates to assist the propulsive force of the human-powered vehicle A. The movable member OT1 of the traveling assist device E includes, for example, an output member (not shown) for outputting a driving force to the front sprocket assembly D1.

The configuration of the control system 10 will be described with reference to FIGS. 2 to 5.
As shown in FIG. 2, the control system 10 includes a control device 12 and a first component CO1. The first component CO1 includes a housing CH that houses the control device 12. In one example, the control device 12 is mounted on the first component CO1 of the human-powered vehicle A. In the present embodiment, the control device 12 is mounted on the operation device OD of the human-powered vehicle A. The control device 12 is mounted on, for example, each operation device OD.

The operation device OD includes an operation member OD1 to which a user's operation is input, and a power generation unit OD2 that generates power in response to an input to the operation member OD1. The power generation unit OD2 includes a piezoelectric element (not shown) that comes into contact with the operation member OD1 in response to an input to the operation member OD1 and generates power by contact with the operation member OD1. In the present embodiment, the control device 12 operates by the electric power supplied from the power generation unit OD2. The operation device OD may further include a power storage unit (not shown) for storing the electric power generated by the power generation unit OD2. The power storage unit includes, for example, a capacitor. In this case, the control device 12 is operated by the electric power supplied from at least one of the power generation unit OD2 and the power storage unit. When the power generation unit OD2 is omitted from the operation device OD, the control device 12 operates by the electric power supplied from the battery BT.

The control device 12 provides a transmission information IS including a communication unit 14 that wirelessly communicates with the second component CO2 of the human-powered vehicle A, a first information IA regarding the first component CO1, and a second information IB regarding the second component CO2. , A control unit 16 that controls the communication unit 14 so as to be used for communication with the second component CO2. The communication unit 14 includes, for example, a function of transmitting various information to the second component CO2 and a function of receiving various information from the second component CO2. The control unit 16 is a CPU (Central Processing Unit) or an MPU (Micro Processing Unit).

The first information IA contains identification information about the first component CO1. The identification information regarding the first component CO1 includes at least one of the model number, serial number, and software version information of the first component CO1. The second information IB contains identification information about the second component CO2. The identification information regarding the second component CO2 includes at least one of the model number, serial number, and software version information of the second component CO2.

The control device 12 further includes a storage unit 18 for storing the first information IA and the second information IB. The storage unit 18 includes a non-volatile memory and a volatile memory. The storage unit 18 stores, for example, various programs for control, preset information, and the like. In one example, the control unit 16 stores the first information IA in the storage unit 18 in advance, and further stores the second information IB acquired by communication between the communication unit 14 and the second component CO2 in the storage unit 18. By storing the first information IA and the second information IB in the storage unit 18, the first component CO1 and the second component CO2 are paired. When there are a plurality of second component CO2s that can be paired with the first component CO1, the control unit 16 may store the second information IB regarding each second component CO2 in the storage unit 18.

The control unit 16 generates the transmission information IS. In one example, the control unit 16 generates the transmission information IS based on the first information IA and the second information IB stored in the storage unit 18 when a predetermined condition is satisfied. The control unit 16 determines that the predetermined condition is satisfied when the power generation unit OD2 generates electric power to the extent that it can communicate with the second component CO2, for example, in response to an input to the operation member OD1. In one example, the control unit 16 generates a transmission information IS in response to an input to the operation member OD1, and controls the communication unit 14 so as to transmit a signal including the transmission information IS to the second component CO2.

The control unit 16 controls the communication unit 14 so that, for example, the transmission information IS according to the following first or second example is used for communication with the second component CO2.
In the first example, the control unit 16 controls the communication unit 14 so that the transmission information IS including the information regarding the first component CO1 and the information regarding the second component CO2 is used for communication with the second component CO2 ( See Figure 3). In the example shown in FIG. 3, the control unit 16 controls the communication unit 14 so as to transmit the transmission information IS including the first information IA and the second information IB to the second component CO2.

In the second example, at least one of the first information IA and the second information IB is encrypted. Specifically, the control unit 16 controls the first information IA or the encrypted first information (hereinafter, "first encrypted information IAS"), and the second information IB or the encrypted second information (hereinafter, "the following"). , "Second encrypted information IBS") is used to control the communication unit 14 so as to use it for communication with the second component CO2 (see FIG. 4). In the example shown in FIG. 4, the control unit 16 controls the communication unit 14 so as to transmit the transmission information IS including the first encryption information IAS and the second encryption information IBS to the second component CO2. The control unit 16 may generate the first encrypted information IAS and the second encrypted information IBS based on the first information IA and the second information IB stored in the storage unit 18, and the first generated in advance. At least one of the encrypted information IAS and the second encrypted information IBS may be stored in the storage unit 18.

As shown in FIG. 2, the second component CO2 has a communication unit 20 that wirelessly communicates with the first component CO1 of the human-powered vehicle A, and a confirmation information IC regarding a signal from the operating device OD with the first component CO1. It includes a control unit 22 that controls the communication unit 20 so as to be used for communication. The communication unit 20 includes, for example, a function of transmitting various information to the first component CO1 and a function of receiving various information from the first component CO1. The control unit 22 is a CPU or an MPU. The confirmation information IC includes information indicating that the signal (transmission information IS) from the operating device OD has been normally received. In one example, the confirmation information IC comprises at least one of the first information IA and the second information IB. The electrical element contained in the second component CO2 is operated by, for example, the electric power supplied from the battery BT.

The second component CO2 further includes a storage unit 24 that stores the first information IA and the second information IB. The storage unit 24 includes a non-volatile memory and a volatile memory. The storage unit 24 stores, for example, various programs for control, preset information, and the like. In one example, the control unit 22 stores the second information IB in the storage unit 24 in advance, and further stores the first information IA acquired by communication between the communication unit 20 and the first component CO1 in the storage unit 24. By storing the first information IA and the second information IB in the storage unit 24, the first component CO1 and the second component CO2 are paired. When there are a plurality of first component CO1s that can be paired with the second component CO2, the control unit 22 may store the first information IA regarding each first component CO1 in the storage unit 24.

When the control unit 22 receives the transmission information IS from, for example, the first component CO1, the control unit 22 generates a confirmation information IC based on the first information IA and the second information IB stored in the storage unit 24. Then, the control unit 22 controls the communication unit 20 so as to transmit a signal including the confirmation information IC to the first component CO1.

The control unit 22 controls the communication unit 20 so that, for example, the confirmation information IC according to the following third or fourth example is used for communication with the first component CO1. When the control unit 22 receives the transmission information IS according to the first example described above, it is preferable to use the confirmation information IC according to the third example for communication with the first component CO1. Further, when the control unit 22 receives the transmission information IS according to the second example described above, it is preferable to use the confirmation information IC according to the fourth example for communication with the first component CO1.

In the third example, the control unit 22 controls the communication unit 20 so that the confirmation information IC including the information regarding the first component CO1 and the information regarding the second component CO2 is used for communication with the first component CO1 ( See Figure 3). In the example shown in FIG. 3, the control unit 22 controls the communication unit 20 so as to transmit the confirmation information IC including the first information IA and the second information IB to the first component CO1. In one example, the control unit 16 of the control device 12 receives the confirmation information IC transmitted from the second component CO2.

In the fourth example, at least one of the first information IA and the second information IB is encrypted. Specifically, the control unit 22 uses the confirmation information IC including the first information IA or the first encrypted information IAS and the second information IB or the second encrypted information IBS for communication with the first component CO1. Controls the communication unit 20 (see FIG. 4). In the example shown in FIG. 4, the control unit 22 controls the communication unit 20 so as to transmit the confirmation information IC including the first encrypted information IAS and the second encrypted information IBS to the first component CO1. In one example, the control unit 16 of the control device 12 receives the confirmation information IC transmitted from the second component CO2. The control unit 22 may generate the first encrypted information IAS and the second encrypted information IBS based on the first information IA and the second information IB stored in the storage unit 24, and the first generated in advance. At least one of the encrypted information IAS and the second encrypted information IBS may be stored in the storage unit 24.

As shown in FIG. 5, the transmission information IS further includes an input information IO relating to an input to the operating device OD. In one example, the control unit 16 of the control device 12 acquires the input information IO from the operation device OD when a predetermined condition is satisfied. Then, the control unit 16 controls the communication unit 14 so as to transmit the transmission information IS including the input information IO to the second component CO2. When the transmission information IS is received, the control unit 22 of the second component CO2 controls the actuator OT2 according to the input information IO included in the transmission information IS.

(Second Embodiment)
The control system 10 of the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 6 to 8. The configurations common to the first embodiment are designated by the same reference numerals as those of the first embodiment, and duplicate description will be omitted.

As shown in FIG. 6, the control system 10 includes a control device 30 and a first component CO1. The first component CO1 includes a housing CH that houses the control device 30. In one example, the control device 30 is mounted on the first component CO1 of the human-powered vehicle A. The control device 30 is mounted on, for example, each first component CO1. The control device 30 includes a communication unit 32 that wirelessly communicates with the second component CO2 of the human-powered vehicle A, and a control unit 34 that controls the communication unit 32. The communication unit 32 includes, for example, a function of transmitting various information to the second component CO2 and a function of receiving various information from the second component CO2.

The first component CO1 is an operating device OD to which a user's operation is input. In one example, the operating device OD includes a shift lever SL, a brake lever BL, a suspension operating device, an adjustable seatpost operating device, a traveling assist operating device, a lighting operating device (not shown), an imaging operating device (not shown), and a notification. Includes at least one operating device (not shown).

The second component CO2 is an operated device OT that operates in response to an input to the operating device OD. The operated device OT may include elements other than the elements including the movable member OT1 and the actuator OT2. In one example, the operated device OT includes at least one of a transmission device T, a braking device BD, a suspension SU, an adjustable seatpost ASP, a traveling assist device E, a lighting device LD, an image pickup device ID, and a notification device SC.

The illuminating device LD includes, for example, a lamp. In one example, the lighting device LD is electrically driven in response to the operation of the lighting operating device. The image pickup device ID includes, for example, a camera. In one example, the image pickup device ID is electrically driven in response to the operation of the image pickup operation device. The notification device SC includes, for example, an LED (Light Emitting Diode), a speaker, a vibration device, and a cycle computer. In one example, the notification device SC is electrically driven in response to the operation of the notification operation device. The various component COs operate, for example, by the electric power supplied from the battery BT or the electric power supplied from a dedicated power source mounted on each component CO.

The control unit 34 is a CPU or an MPU. The control unit 34 controls the communication unit 32 so that the transmission information IS including the information about the second component CO2 is used for communication with the second component CO2. Information about the second component CO2 includes the second information IB. The second information IB contains identification information about the second component CO2.

The control device 30 further includes a storage unit 36 for storing the second information IB. The storage unit 36 includes a volatile memory and a non-volatile memory. The storage unit 36 stores, for example, various programs for control, preset information, and the like. In one example, the control unit 34 stores the second information IB acquired by communication between the communication unit 32 and the second component CO2 in the storage unit 36. By storing the second information IB in the storage unit 36, the first component CO1 and the second component CO2 are paired. When there are a plurality of second component CO2s that can be paired with the first component CO1, the control unit 34 may store the second information IB regarding each second component CO2 in the storage unit 36.

The control unit 34 generates the transmission information IS. For example, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, the control unit 34 generates the transmission information IS based on the second information IB stored in the storage unit 36. In one example, the control unit 34 generates a transmission information IS in response to an input to the operation member OD1, and controls the communication unit 32 so as to transmit a signal including the transmission information IS to the second component CO2. In the example shown in FIG. 7, the control unit 34 controls the communication unit 32 so as to transmit the transmission information IS including the second information IB to the second component CO2. Then, the control unit 34 receives the confirmation information IC transmitted from the second component CO2. At least one of the second information IB included in the transmission information IS and the second information IB included in the confirmation information IC may be encrypted.

As shown in FIG. 8, the transmission information IS further includes an input information IO regarding an input to the operating device OD. In one example, the control unit 34 acquires the input information IO from the operation device OD when a predetermined condition is satisfied. Then, the control unit 34 transmits the transmission information IS including the information regarding the second component CO2 (second information IB) and the input information IO regarding the input to the operating device OD to the second component CO2. 32 is controlled. When the transmission information IS is received, the control unit 22 of the second component CO2 controls the operated device OT according to the input information IO included in the transmission information IS.

(Third Embodiment)
The control system 10 of the third embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 9 and 10. The configurations common to the first embodiment are designated by the same reference numerals as those of the first embodiment, and duplicate description will be omitted.

As shown in FIG. 9, the control system 10 includes a control device 40 and a first component CO1. The first component CO1 includes a housing CH that houses the control device 40. In one example, the control device 40 is mounted on the first component CO1 of the human-powered vehicle A. The control device 40 is mounted on, for example, each first component CO1.

The first component CO1 is either an operating device OD to which a user's operation is input or an operated device OT that operates in response to an input to the operating device OD. In the present embodiment, the first component CO1 is the operated device OT. That is, the control device 40 is mounted on the operated device OT of the human-powered vehicle A. The second component CO2 is the other of the operating device OD and the operated device OT. In this embodiment, the second component CO2 is the operating device OD.

The second component CO2 is a communication information IP including a communication unit 50 that wirelessly communicates with the first component CO1 of the human-powered vehicle A, a first information IA regarding the first component CO1, and a second information IB regarding the second component CO2. Includes a control unit 52 that controls the communication unit 50 so as to be used for communication with the first component CO1. The communication unit 50 has substantially the same configuration as the communication unit 14 of the first embodiment. The control unit 52 has substantially the same configuration as the control unit 16 of the first embodiment. The second component CO2 further includes a storage unit 54 that stores the first information IA and the second information IB. The storage unit 54 has substantially the same configuration as the storage unit 18 of the first embodiment. In the example shown in FIG. 10, the control unit 52 generates a communication information IP in response to an input to the operation member OD1, and causes the communication unit 50 to transmit a signal including the communication information IP to the first component CO1. Control.

As shown in FIG. 9, the control device 40 has a communication unit 42 that wirelessly communicates with the second component CO2 of the human-powered vehicle A, a first information IA regarding the first component CO1, and a second component CO2. It includes a control unit 44 that controls the communication unit 42 so that the transmission information IS including the information IB is used for communication with the second component CO2. The communication unit 42 has substantially the same configuration as the communication unit 20 of the first embodiment. The control unit 44 has substantially the same configuration as the control unit 22 of the first embodiment. The transmission information IS further includes a confirmation information IC regarding a signal from the operating device OD. The confirmation information IC includes information indicating that the signal (communication information IP) from the operating device OD has been normally received. In one example, the confirmation information IC includes a first information IA and a second information IB. The control device 40 further includes a storage unit 46 for storing the first information IA and the second information IB. The storage unit 46 has substantially the same configuration as the storage unit 24 of the first embodiment. In the example shown in FIG. 10, when the control unit 44 receives the communication information IP from the second component CO2, the control unit 44 generates the transmission information IS based on the first information IA and the second information IB stored in the storage unit 46. Then, the communication unit 42 is controlled so as to transmit the signal including the transmission information IS to the second component CO2. Then, the control unit 52 of the second component CO2 receives the transmission information IS transmitted from the first component CO1.

The communication information IP further includes an input information IO regarding an input to the operating device OD. In one example, the control unit 52 of the second component CO2 acquires the input information IO from the operation device OD when a predetermined condition is satisfied. Then, the control unit 52 controls the communication unit 50 so as to transmit the communication information IP including the input information IO to the first component CO1. The control unit 44 of the control device 40 controls the actuator OT2 according to the input information IO included in the communication information IP.

(Modification example)
The description of each 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 each of the above embodiments shown below, and a combination of at least two modifications that do not contradict each other. In the following modification, the parts common to the embodiments of each embodiment are designated by the same reference numerals as those of the embodiments, and the description thereof will be omitted.

-The content of the first information IA can be changed arbitrarily. In one example, the first information IA contains information about the placement of the first component CO1.
-The content of the second information IB can be changed arbitrarily. In one example, the second information IB contains information regarding the placement of the second component CO2.

-The arrangement of the control devices 12, 30, and 40 can be arbitrarily changed. In the first example, the control devices 12, 30, and 40 are provided on the outer surface of the housing CH of the first component CO1. In the second example, the control devices 12, 30, and 40 are provided on at least one of the frame A1, the front fork A2, and the handle H.

-The configuration of the control system 10 can be arbitrarily changed. In one example, the control system 10 includes control devices 12, 30, 40, a first component CO1, and a second component CO2.

-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 ... communication unit, 16 ... control unit, 18 ... storage unit, 30 ... control device, 32 ... communication unit, 34 ... control unit, 40 ... control device, 42 ... communication unit, 44 ... Control unit, 46 ... Storage unit, A ... Human-powered vehicle, ASP ... Adjustable seatpost, BD ... Braking device, CH ... Housing, CO1 ... First component, CO2 ... Second component, E ... Travel assistance device, IA ... 1st information, IB ... 2nd information, IC ... Confirmation information, ID ... Imaging device, IO ... Input information, IS ... Transmission information, LD ... Lighting device, OD ... Operating device, OD1 ... Operating member, OD2 ... Power generation unit , OT ... Operated device, OT1 ... Movable member, OT2 ... Actuator, SC ... Notification device, SU ... Suspension, T ... Transmission device.

Claims (12)

It is a control device mounted on the first component of a human-powered vehicle.
A communication unit that wirelessly communicates with the second component of a human-powered vehicle,
A control unit that controls the communication unit so that the first information regarding the first component and the transmission information including the second information regarding the second component are used for communication with the second component is provided .
When the transmission information is received from the first component, the second component generates and generates confirmation information based on the first information and the second information stored in the storage unit of the second component. The confirmation information is configured to be used for communication with the first component.
The first component is either an operating device to which a user's operation is input or an operated device that operates in response to an input to the operating device.
The second component is the other of the operating device and the operated device.
The operated device is a control device including a movable member and an actuator for operating the movable member. The control unit controls the communication unit so as to transmit the first information and the transmission information including the second information to the second component.
The control device according to claim 1, wherein the second component is configured to transmit the first information and the transmission information including the second information to the control unit. The first information includes identification information about the first component.
The control device according to claim 1 or 2 , wherein the second information includes identification information regarding the second component. It is a control device mounted on the first component of a human-powered vehicle.
A communication unit that wirelessly communicates with the second component of a human-powered vehicle,
A control unit that controls the communication unit so that the transmission information including the first information regarding the first component and the second information regarding the second component is used for communication with the second component is provided.
The first component is either an operating device to which a user's operation is input or an operated device that operates in response to an input to the operating device.
When the transmission information is received from the first component, the second component generates and generates confirmation information based on the first information and the second information stored in the storage unit of the second component. The confirmation information is configured to be used for communication with the first component.
The second component is the other of the operating device and the operated device.
The operated device includes a movable member and an actuator for operating the movable member.
The first information includes identification information about the first component.
The second information is a control device including identification information about the second component. The control device according to any one of claims 1 to 4 , wherein the control unit generates the transmission information. The control device according to any one of claims 1 to 5 , wherein the first information and at least one of the second information are encrypted. The control device according to any one of claims 1 to 6 , further comprising a storage unit for storing the first information and the second information. The control device according to any one of claims 1 to 7 , wherein the second component is the operation device. The control device according to any one of claims 1 to 8 , wherein the first component is the operated device. The control device according to any one of claims 1 to 9 , wherein the operating device includes an operating member to which an operation by a user is input and a power generation unit that generates power in response to an input to the operating member. The control device according to any one of claims 1 to 10 , wherein the operated device includes at least one of a transmission, a braking device, a suspension, an adjustable seatpost, and a traveling assist device. The control device according to any one of claims 1 to 11 .
With the first component,
The first component is a control system including a housing that houses the control device.

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