JP7175093B2 - Vehicle key device detection system - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a vehicle key device detection apparatus and a vehicle key device detection system for detecting a vehicle key device.

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there is known a system including a key device that communicates with an in-vehicle device to unlock a door of a vehicle or start an engine (see, for example, Patent Document 1). In the system of Patent Literature 1, the engine can be started under the condition that a key device that emits ID information is detected within an authentication area set in the vehicle and matched with the ID information of the in-vehicle device.

JP 2005-104197 A

There is a demand for using a key device that emits ID information to be verified by an in-vehicle device outside the vehicle. difficult to utilize.

A vehicle key device detection system that is one aspect of the present invention detects the presence or absence of a vehicle key device that enables a vehicle to be activated at a location outside the vehicle . The vehicle key device detection system includes a vehicle, a vehicle key device detection apparatus arranged at a key device storage location at a base and detecting the presence or absence of a key device at the base, and a service device arranged at the base. . The vehicle has a vehicle-side communication unit that communicates with the service equipment via a network and transmits information on the current position of the vehicle to the service equipment. A vehicle key device detection device includes a detection unit that detects the presence or absence of a key device within a first distance, and a detection device side that communicates with a service device within a second distance and transmits the detection result of the detection unit to the service device. It has a communication unit, a notification unit that notifies the user of information by at least one of display and sound, and a detection device-side control unit that controls the notification unit . The service device includes a service device side communication section that receives information on the current position of the vehicle transmitted by the vehicle side communication section, and a service device side communication section that receives the information on the current position of the vehicle received by the service device side communication section. a service device-side control unit that determines whether or not the vehicle has arrived, and if it is determined that the vehicle has arrived at the base, transmits an operation command for the notification unit to the vehicle key device detection device via the service device-side communication unit; , has The detecting-device-side control unit activates the reporting unit when the detecting-device-side communication unit receives the activation command for the reporting unit.

According to the present invention, the vehicle key device can be used outside the vehicle.

1 is a diagram schematically showing the configuration of a vehicle key device detection system according to an embodiment of the present invention; FIG. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of the TCU in FIG. 1; FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of the vehicle key device shown in FIG. 1; FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of the service device in FIG. 1; FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of the vehicle key device detection apparatus of FIG. 1; FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed by a control unit of the vehicle key device detection apparatus of FIG. 5; FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed by the control unit of the service device in FIG. 4 when it is detected that the vehicle key device is taken out; FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed by a control unit of the service device of FIG. 4; FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed by the service device of FIG. 4 when it is detected that a vehicle key device is brought into the vehicle;

An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to FIGS. 1 to 9. FIG. In the vehicle key device detection system according to the embodiment of the present invention, the vehicle key device detection device detects whether the key device is taken out or brought in at a base where the user parks the vehicle and stays there, and the service equipment in the base detects the key device. By transmitting the key device detection results, the service device provides the user with various services according to the key device detection results.

FIG. 1 is a diagram schematically showing the configuration of a vehicle key device detection system 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention. A vehicle key device detection system 100 includes a TCU (telematics control unit) 10 mounted on a vehicle 1, a key device 2 that emits ID information corresponding to the vehicle 1, and a vehicle key device detection device that detects the key device 2. 3 , a service device 4 having a communication function, and a server 5 . The TCU 10 , the service device 4 and the server 5 are connected to a network 6 including public wireless communication networks such as the Internet network and mobile phone network, and can communicate with each other via the network 6 . The network 6 also includes a closed communication network provided for each predetermined management area, such as wireless LAN, Wi-Fi (registered trademark), Bluetooth (registered trademark), and the like.

The server 5 includes a computer having a CPU (control section), ROM, RAM (storage section) and other peripheral circuits, and can communicate with the TCU 10 and the service device 4 via a communication section. Various types of information transmitted from the TCU 10 and the service device 4 are managed and stored in the storage unit of the server 5 for each ID information.

The network 6 can also be accessed from a service shop that manages maintenance of the vehicle 1 and the like. The service shop distributes maintenance information to the TCU 10 and the service equipment 4 via the network 6 when the time for maintenance of the vehicle 1 approaches. Maintenance information and the like transmitted from the service shop are also managed and stored in the storage unit of the server 5 for each ID information.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of the TCU 10. As shown in FIG. The TCU 10 has a control unit 11 and a storage unit 12, and an input unit 13, a sensor group 14, a communication unit 15, a display unit 16, and an actuator group 17 electrically connected to the control unit 11 by wire or wireless.

The input unit 13 is a general term for equipment capable of inputting various commands and information, and has, for example, a physical switch (for example, a touch panel) that can be pressed. The input unit 13 has a microphone, and it is also possible to input various information and instructions by voice through the microphone. A command received by the communication unit 15 can also be input via the input unit 13 .

The sensor group 14 is a general term for devices that detect the position and state of the vehicle 1, the surrounding conditions of the vehicle, and the like. The sensor group 14 includes a GPS sensor that receives signals from GPS satellites and measures the current position of the vehicle 1, a vehicle speed sensor that detects the vehicle speed, a gyro sensor that detects the traveling direction of the vehicle 1, and the like. The sensor group 14 includes various detection devices that detect information corresponding to the driving operation of the vehicle 1 by the user, such as an accelerator pedal sensor that detects the amount of depression of the accelerator pedal, a brake pedal sensor that detects the amount of depression of the brake pedal, a steering Also includes a steering sensor for detecting steering torque or steering angle. The sensor group 14 also includes a remaining amount sensor for detecting the remaining amount of fuel and battery of the vehicle 1 . Further, the sensor group 14 includes sensors for detecting the presence or absence of occupants and baggage, for example, detectors such as push-type seat switches provided on the seats.

The communication unit 15 is configured to be able to wirelessly communicate with the service device 4 and the server 5 via the network 6 . The communication unit 15 provides ID information for identifying the vehicle 1, the current location of the vehicle 1 detected by the GPS sensor, the remaining amount of fuel and battery of the vehicle 1 detected by the remaining amount sensor, and the remaining amount of fuel and battery detected by the detector. Vehicle information including the presence or absence of passengers and luggage is transmitted to the service device 4 and the server 5 . The communication unit 15 receives various information from the service device 4 and the server 5 .

The display unit 16 is provided in front of the driver's seat of the vehicle 1, and can be configured by a liquid crystal display or a touch panel that notifies information by screen display. When the display unit 16 is composed of a touch panel, the input unit 13 can be provided on the touch panel.

The actuator group 17 includes door actuators such as door motors for unlocking, locking, opening and closing the doors of the vehicle 1, power window actuators for opening and closing the power windows, and power window actuators for turning on/off the air conditioner and setting the temperature. Including actuators for air conditioners.

The control unit 11 and the storage unit 12 are electronic devices including a computer having a processor (CPU) corresponding to the control unit 11, memory (ROM, RAM) corresponding to the storage unit 12, and other peripheral circuits. It consists of a control unit. The control unit 11 can be wirelessly connected to the network 6 via the communication unit 15 . The control unit 11 stores various information received via the communication unit 15 in the storage unit 12, displays it on the display unit 16, or controls the actuator group 17 based on various information to operate the doors of the vehicle 1 and the power supply. Operate windows, air conditioners, etc.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of the key device 2. As shown in FIG. The key device 2 has a control section 21 and a storage section 22, a user-operable input section 23, a transmission section 24 for transmitting ID information, and a display section 25 such as an LED light.

The control unit 21 is configured by a processor (CPU), and controls the transmission unit 24 and the display unit 25 according to the operation of the input unit 23 .

The storage unit 22 is configured by a memory (ROM, RAM), and ID information corresponding to the vehicle 1 is stored in the storage unit 22 .

The input unit 23 is composed of buttons that can be operated by the user, and includes, for example, a button for commanding unlocking and a button for commanding locking of the doors of the vehicle 1 . The button 23 may be configured to correspond to the opening and closing of the power windows of the vehicle 1 and the like.

The transmission unit 24 always transmits the ID information stored in the storage unit 22 and also transmits various commands according to the operation of the input unit 23 . When the key device 2 enters the authentication area set in the vehicle 1, the TCU 10 of the vehicle 1 receives the ID information from the key device 2 and compares it with the ID information of the vehicle 1. Each part of the vehicle 1 is operated according to the received various commands.

The display unit 25 is composed of, for example, an LED, and lights up according to the operation of the input unit 23, or blinks when the remaining battery power of the key device 2 is low.

The key device 2 is not limited to a smart key as shown in the drawing, but may be an electronic key corresponding to the ID information of the vehicle 1, for example. That is, a smart phone or the like to which an electronic key corresponding to the ID information of the vehicle 1 has been delivered in advance from the server 5 can also be used as the key device 2 . Such an electronic key can be used, for example, in car sharing where the vehicle 1 is used by a plurality of users.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of the service device 4. As shown in FIG. The service device 4 is an AI (Artificial Intelligence) assistant such as a robot or a smart speaker placed at a site where the user parks the vehicle 1 and stays, for example, the user's home. The service device 4 is not limited to a device permanently stationed at the user's home, but may be carried by the user and placed at a base of stay when the user goes out. The service device 4 has a control section 41 and a storage section 42 , an audio input section 43 connected to the control section 41 , a notification section 44 and a communication section 45 .

The voice input unit 43 is configured as a microphone with which the user can input various commands and information by voice. When a specific keyword (activation word) is input, the voice input unit 43 shifts to a standby mode in which voice input of various instructions and information by the user is received for a predetermined time (for example, about 5 seconds).

The notification unit 44 is composed of a speaker that emits sound. The notification unit 44 may include a display unit in addition to the speaker.

Communication unit 45 is configured to be capable of wireless communication with vehicle 1 and server 5 via network 6 . Furthermore, the communication unit 45 can be connected to a closed communication network within a predetermined distance (for example, 100 m) provided in the user's home, such as wireless LAN, Wi-Fi (registered trademark), Bluetooth (registered trademark), etc. is configured to be capable of wireless communication with various devices (not shown). For example, it is configured to be able to communicate with a user terminal such as a smart phone or a personal computer that can access a home communication network, or with home appliances having other communication functions, such as a television or a vacuum cleaner. As a result, the service device 4 receives various information from the TCU 10 of the vehicle 1 and various devices in the home via the communication unit 45, or receives various instructions and information from the user input via the voice input unit 43. It can be transmitted to the TCU 10 of the vehicle 1, the server 5, and various devices in the house. When transmitting various commands and information about the vehicle 1, ID information corresponding to the vehicle 1 is also transmitted.

The control unit 41 is configured by a processor (CPU), and controls the notification unit 44 according to various commands and information input from the voice input unit 43 or various information received via the communication unit 45 .

The storage unit 42 is composed of memories (ROM, RAM). The storage unit 42 stores ID information corresponding to the vehicle 1 , and also stores information input from the voice input unit 43 and various information received via the communication unit 45 . When managing a plurality of vehicles 1, a plurality of pieces of ID information corresponding to the plurality of vehicles 1 are stored.

With such a configuration, the service device 4 notifies various information obtained from the TCU 10 of the vehicle 1, the server 5, and various devices in the home according to the user's voice input. Alternatively, various services are provided by transmitting various commands and information to the TCU 10 of the vehicle 1, the server 5, and various devices in the home, and remotely controlling these devices. In particular, various services related to the vehicle 1 will be described below.

After the user enters a startup word to set the service device 4 to a standby mode, the user inputs a voice command requesting settings of the navigation device of the vehicle 1, thereby causing the service device 4 to transmit various commands to the vehicle 1. be able to. However, it takes a long time to input a start word to set the service device 4 to the standby mode and input information for identifying the vehicle 1 to be operated. For this reason, for a user who is in a hurry to go out, setting the vehicle 1 from home via the service device 4 is rather troublesome.

Also, after the user enters the activation word to put the service device 4 into the standby mode, the user can make the service device 4 notify the information by entering a voice command requesting the information of the vehicle 1.例文帳に追加However, even if the service device 4 receives vehicle information or maintenance information such as that the vehicle 1 needs to be charged because the remaining amount of fuel or battery in the vehicle 1 is low, or that there is an item left behind in the vehicle, the service device 4 receives a request from the user. Information cannot be reported until

Therefore, in the embodiment of the present invention, the vehicle key device detection device 3 detects the presence or absence of the key device 2, that is, the presence or absence of the key device 2 taken out of or brought into the user's home. configured to provide users with various services related to The vehicle key device detection device 3 and the service device 4 constitute a service providing unit 7 for providing such services.

FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of a vehicle key device detection device (hereinafter referred to as device) 3. As shown in FIG. The device 3 is placed in a storage place for the key device 2 in the user's home, such as a shelf or key box at the entrance. The device 3 has a control section 31 and a storage section 32 , a detection section 33 connected to the control section 31 , a notification section 34 and a communication section 35 .

The detection unit 33 is configured as an electromagnetic wave sensor that detects an electromagnetic wave of a specific frequency (for example, 125 kHz) emitted from the key device 2, and detects when the key device 2 is taken out of the storage location (take-out) and when it is placed in the storage location. Detect what is brought in. That is, when the strength of the detected electromagnetic wave exceeds a predetermined strength corresponding to a predetermined distance (for example, 10 cm) from the detection unit 33 to the key device 2, which is preset according to the size of the storage area, the key device 2 It is determined (detected) that the object has been taken out of the storage location. Also, when the intensity of the detected electromagnetic wave falls within a predetermined intensity, it is determined (detected) that the key device 2 has been placed in the storage location. The detection unit 33 also detects ID information issued from the key device 2 .

The notification unit 34 is composed of, for example, an LED, and is controlled by the control unit 31 to light up. The notification unit 34 may be configured by a speaker in addition to the LED, and emit sound in addition to lighting. When the user returns home, the entrance of the house where the device 3 is placed may be dark, but the user can easily find the storage location of the key device 2 by turning on the notification unit 34 . In addition, it is possible to prevent the user from forgetting to put the key device 2 in a pocket or bag and return it to the storage location.

The communication unit 35 is configured to be able to wirelessly communicate with the service device 4 through the user's home communication network. The communication unit 35 transmits the detection result of the key device 2 detected by the detection unit 33 and the ID information to the service device 4 . The communication unit 35 also receives an operation command for the notification unit 34 from the service device 4 . When the control unit 41 (FIG. 4) of the service device 4 determines that the vehicle 1 has arrived at the user's home based on the current location of the vehicle 1, activation information, door opening/closing information, etc., the communication unit 45 (FIG. 4) is activated. An operation command for the notification unit 34 of the device 3 is transmitted via the device 3 .

The control unit 31 is configured by a processor (CPU), and upon receiving an operation command for the notification unit 34 via the communication unit 35, controls the notification unit 34 to perform lighting or voice notification.

The storage unit 32 is configured by a memory (ROM, RAM), and ID information of the key device 2 is stored in the storage unit 32 . When managing a plurality of key devices 2 corresponding to a plurality of vehicles 1, ID information of the plurality of key devices 2 is stored.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed by the control unit 31 of the device 3 according to a program stored in the storage unit 32 of the device 3 in advance. The processing shown in this flowchart is started, for example, when the power of the device 3 is turned on, and is repeated at a predetermined cycle.

First, in step S1, the detection result by the detection unit 33 is read. Next, in step S2, it is determined whether or not the key device 2 has been taken out or brought in. FIG. If the result in step S2 is affirmative, the process proceeds to step S3, and if the result is negative, the process ends. In step S<b>3 , the detection result by the detection unit 33 is transmitted to the service device 4 via the communication unit 35 .

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed by the control unit 41 of the service device 4 when it is detected that the key device 2 has been taken out according to a program stored in advance in the storage unit 42 of the service device 4. The processing shown in this flowchart is started, for example, when the service device 4 is powered on, and is repeated at a predetermined cycle.

First, in step S11, it is determined whether or not a detection result indicating that the key device 2 has been taken out has been received from the apparatus 3 via the communication section 45. FIG. If the result in step S11 is affirmative, the process proceeds to step S12, and if the result is negative, the process ends. In step S12, the system shifts to a standby mode in which various instructions and information voice input by the user are accepted for a predetermined time, and in step S13, various instructions and information voice input by the user are accepted. Next, in step S14, various commands and information received in step S13 are transmitted to the TCU 10 of the vehicle 1 and the server 5 via the communication unit 45. FIG. If there is no voice input within the predetermined time in step S13, only the information that the user will use the vehicle 1 from now on is transmitted in step S14.

FIG. 8 is a flow chart showing an example of processing executed by the control unit 41 of the service device 4 according to a program stored in the storage unit 42 of the service device 4 in advance. First, in step S21, vehicle information received from the TCU 10 of the vehicle 1 via the communication unit 45 is read. Next, in step S22, it is determined whether or not the vehicle 1 has arrived at the user's home. If the result in step S22 is affirmative, the process proceeds to step S23 , and if the result is negative, the process ends. At step S 23 , an operation command for the notification unit 34 is transmitted to the device 3 via the communication unit 45 .

FIG. 9 is a flow chart showing an example of processing executed by the control unit 41 of the service device 4 when it is detected that the key device 2 has been brought in. As shown in FIG. First, in step S31, it is determined whether or not a detection result indicating that the key device 2 has been brought in has been received from the apparatus 3 via the communication unit 45. FIG. If the result in step S31 is affirmative, the process proceeds to step S32, and if the result is negative, the process ends. In step S32, the vehicle information received from the TCU 10 of the vehicle 1 via the communication unit 45 and the maintenance information received from the server 5 are read. Next, in step S33, based on the vehicle information and maintenance information read in step S32, it is determined whether or not there is information to be notified to the user immediately after returning home. If the result in step S33 is affirmative, the process proceeds to step S34, and if the result is negative, the process ends. In step S34, the notification unit 44 notifies the user of the information determined to be notified in step S33.

Main operations of the vehicle key device detection system 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described more specifically. When the user leaves home, he/she picks up the key device 2 of the vehicle 1 to be used that day from among the plurality of key devices in the key box at the entrance and says, "I'm going to A." The destination of the vehicle 1 is set to A. Have a nice day" (steps S1 to S3, S11 to S14). When the user gets into the vehicle 1 and activates the vehicle 1, the navigation device is activated and route guidance to the destination A is started (step S14). When leaving home, the user picks up the key device 2 and speaks the destination, and can leave the vehicle 1 immediately after getting into the vehicle 1 without taking time to set the navigation device.

In addition to the setting of the destination, if the user utters, for example, "Please guide me on the lower route", other settings such as the display setting of the navigation device are similarly performed. Also, if the user utters "start the engine" or "turn on the air conditioner", the drive source is started or the air conditioner is turned on before the user gets into the vehicle 1. FIG. In this case, the driving source can be warmed up and the inside of the vehicle can be kept at an appropriate temperature before the user gets in the vehicle. If the user utters ``open the door'' or ``turn on the interior light'', the door is opened or the interior light is turned on before the user gets into the vehicle 1, and the user gets on with luggage. It is possible to safely get on the vehicle 1 in a dark state such as in a garage or in a garage.

When the user parks the vehicle 1 and returns home, the device 3 at the entrance lights up and the key box is illuminated (steps S21 to S23). The user can return the key device 2 in the pocket to the key box without forgetting it. When the user returns the key device 2 to the key box, the service device 4 informs the user that "Welcome back. There is something left behind in the car" (steps S1 to S3, steps S31 to S34). The user can go to the vehicle 1 to pick up an item left behind.

In addition to information about items left behind in the vehicle, various types of information that should be communicated to the user who has returned home after using the vehicle 1 are notified. For example, when the user returns home with the doors of the vehicle 1 unlocked, the user is notified to lock the doors, and the user can go to lock the doors of the vehicle 1 . Further, when the fuel of the vehicle 1 is insufficient, the information of the remaining energy is notified, and the user can replenish the fuel of the vehicle 1 as necessary. In particular, when the vehicle 1 is an electric vehicle and the user returns home without charging, a notification prompting the user to charge the vehicle 1 is provided so that the user can remember to charge the vehicle 1 . In addition, when the user returns home with the lights, hazard lamps, interior lights, etc. of the vehicle 1 turned on, the fact that the user forgot to turn them off is notified, and the user can return to the vehicle 1 and turn off the lights.

When the service device 4 has received the maintenance information from the server 5, it notifies the user who has returned home of the maintenance information. In order to make an appointment for maintenance, the user who has been notified of the maintenance information needs to confirm the schedule of himself or his family and then call the service shop to make an appointment. For this reason, even if maintenance information is notified while the user is riding in the vehicle 1, it is difficult to respond on the spot, and the user may forget about the maintenance when returning home after using the vehicle 1. . In this regard, if maintenance information is notified via the service device 4 after returning home, the user can check the schedule and make a maintenance reservation via the service device 4 linked with the smartphone.

That is, according to this embodiment, the key device 2 of the vehicle 1 can be used outside the vehicle.

According to this embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.
(1) The vehicle key device detection device 3 is a device that detects the presence or absence of the key device 2 that enables the vehicle 1 to be activated at the home of the user of the vehicle 1, and the presence or absence of the key device 2 within 10 cm. and a communication unit 35 that communicates with the service device 4 within 100 m and transmits the detection result of the detection unit 33 to the service device 4 (FIG. 5). By detecting whether or not the key device 2 is in a storage area with an area of about 10 cm, it can be estimated that the user will use the vehicle 1 from now on when it is detected that the key device 2 has been taken out. Also, when it is detected that the key device 2 is brought in, it can be estimated that the user has finished using the vehicle 1 and has returned home. By transmitting such detection results to a service device 4 such as a smart speaker placed in a house with an area of about 100 m, various services by the service device 4 can be made more efficient.

A user of the vehicle 1 equipped with the TCU 10 can exchange information with the vehicle 1 from the user's home or the like via the service device 4 having a communication function. However, in order to access the TCU 10 from outside the vehicle, it is necessary to input ID information and the like corresponding to the vehicle 1 to the service device 4, which imposes a burden on the user. Further, since information exchange with the vehicle 1 is performed at the user's will, even if the service device 4 acquires information to be provided to the user from the vehicle 1, the information can be provided without input from the user. Can not. The device 3 detects that the key device 2 is taken out or brought in, and the service device 4 is informed that the user will use the vehicle 1 or that the user has returned home after using the vehicle 1. Information exchange between the user outside the vehicle and the vehicle 1 can be made efficient.

(2) The distance at which the detection unit 33 detects the presence or absence of the key device 2 is shorter than the distance at which the communication unit 35 communicates with the service device 4 . That is, while detection of the presence or absence of the key device 2 is performed in a narrow range such as a key box at the entrance, communication with the service device 4 is performed in a wide range such as the whole house. Can be placed in any suitable location.

(3) The detection unit 33 detects electromagnetic waves emitted from the key device 2, and detects the presence or absence of the key device 2 within 10 cm based on the detected electromagnetic waves. The communication unit 35 is configured to wirelessly communicate with the service device 4 . Since detection of the key device 2 by the apparatus 3 and communication with the service device 4 are performed wirelessly, there is no restriction on the storage location of the key device 2 or the location of the service device 4 in the user's home.

(4) The detection unit 33 detects ID information of the key device 2 . The communication unit 35 transmits the ID information detected by the detection unit 33 to the service device 4 . As a result, even when there are a plurality of vehicles 1 and key devices 2 corresponding thereto, it is possible to identify which vehicle 1 the key device 2 corresponds to based on the ID information, and the corresponding vehicle 1 can be identified via the service device 4 . 1 can provide various services.

(5) The device 3 further includes a notification unit 34 that notifies the user of information by at least one of display and sound, and a control unit 31 that controls the notification unit 34 (FIG. 5). The communication unit 35 receives an operation command for the notification unit 34 from the service device 4 . When the communication unit 35 receives the activation command, the control unit 31 activates the notification unit 34 . As a result, for example, when the service device 4 determines that the vehicle 1 has arrived at the home based on the location information of the vehicle 1, it transmits an operation command to the device 3, thereby brightening the storage area of the key device 2 when the user returns home. to make it stand out. The notification by the notification part 34 makes it difficult for the user to forget to return the key device 2 to the storage place, and the user can quickly notice the case of dropping the key device 2 before entering the entrance after getting off the vehicle. Also, the battery of the key device 2 itself is not consumed.

(6) The vehicle key device detection system 100 includes a vehicle key device detection device 3 and a service device 4 arranged in the home of the user of the vehicle 1 (FIG. 1). The service device 4 has a communication unit 45 that communicates with the device 3 and receives detection results from the detection unit 33 . When the service device 4 receives the detection result indicating that the key device 2 has been taken out or brought in, information exchange between the user outside the vehicle and the vehicle 1 can be made more efficient via the service device 4 .

(7) The service device 4 is a home device that provides various services to the user at home, and reflects the detection results received by the communication unit 45 on the contents of the various services. The service device 4 such as a smart speaker can more efficiently exchange information between the user outside the vehicle and the vehicle 1 by grasping that the user will use the vehicle 1 from now on and that the user has returned home after using the vehicle 1. can support to

It should be noted that the above embodiment can be modified in various forms. Modifications will be described below. In the above embodiment, the detector 33 detects electromagnetic waves emitted from the key device 2, but the configuration of the detector that detects the presence or absence of the key device within the first distance is not limited to this. For example, the detection unit may be composed of a weight sensor, and whether or not the key device 2 is placed in the storage location may be detected based on the change in weight. Alternatively, it may be configured by a contact sensor or the like.

In the above embodiment, the device 3 and the service device 4 are configured separately, and the communication unit 35 communicates with the service device 4 via a communication network in the user's home such as a wireless LAN. The configuration is not limited to such. The communication unit may communicate with the service device within the second distance and transmit the detection result of the detection unit to the service device, or may communicate by wire. Therefore, the device 3 and the service device 4 may be configured integrally.

In the above embodiment, the notification unit 34 emits light and sound in response to an operation command from the service device 4 to brighten and make the storage location of the key device 2 stand out. is not limited to such a configuration. For example, a message may be displayed in addition to light and sound.

In the above embodiment, the device 3 and the vehicle key device detection device are arranged in the home of the user of the vehicle 1. However, the location outside the vehicle is not limited to the home of the user. It may be a work place or a travel destination.

In the above embodiment, a smart speaker was exemplified as the service device 4, but any service device may be used as long as it has a communication unit. The service equipment may have only the function of supporting information exchange between the user and the vehicle 1 . That is, only various services related to the vehicle 1, such as setting of the navigation device and notification of items left behind in the vehicle, may be provided.

The above description is merely an example, and the present invention is not limited by the above-described embodiments and modifications as long as the features of the present invention are not impaired. It is also possible to arbitrarily combine one or more of the above embodiments and modifications, and it is also possible to combine modifications with each other.

1 vehicle, 2 key device, 3 vehicle key device detection device (device), 4 service device, 5 server, 6 network, 7 service providing unit, 10 TCU (telematics control unit), 11 control unit, 12 storage unit, 13 Input unit 14 Sensor group 15 Communication unit 16 Display unit 17 Actuator group 21 Control unit 22 Storage unit 23 Input unit 24 Transmission unit 25 Display unit 31 Control unit 32 Storage unit 33 Detection unit , 34 notification unit, 35 communication unit, 41 control unit, 42 storage unit, 43 voice input unit, 44 notification unit, 45 communication unit, 100 vehicle key device detection system

Claims (5)

A vehicle key device detection system for detecting the presence or absence of a vehicle key device that enables a vehicle to be activated at a location outside the vehicle,
the vehicle;
a key device detection device for a vehicle, which is arranged at a storage location of the key device at the base and detects the presence or absence of the key device at the base;
a service device arranged at the base,
The vehicle has a vehicle-side communication unit that communicates with the service equipment via a network and transmits information on the current position of the vehicle to the service equipment,
The vehicle key device detection device includes:
a detection unit that detects the presence or absence of the key device within a first distance;
a detection device side communication unit that communicates with the service device within a second distance and transmits a detection result of the detection unit to the service device;
a notification unit that notifies the user of information by at least one of display and sound;
and a detection device side control unit that controls the notification unit,
The service equipment includes:
a service device-side communication unit that receives information on the current position of the vehicle transmitted by the vehicle-side communication unit;
It is determined whether or not the vehicle has arrived at the base based on the information on the current position of the vehicle received by the service equipment side communication unit, and if it is determined that the vehicle has arrived at the base, a service device side control unit that transmits an operation command of the notification unit to the vehicle key device detection device via the service device side communication unit;
The key device detection system for a vehicle, wherein the detection device side control section operates the notification section when the detection device side communication section receives an operation command for the notification section. In the vehicle key device detection system according to claim 1,
The vehicle key device detection system, wherein the first distance is shorter than the second distance. In the vehicle key device detection system according to claim 1 or 2,
The detection unit detects a unique signal emitted from the key device, detects presence or absence of the key device within the first distance based on the detected signal,
A key device detection system for a vehicle, wherein the detection device side communication section is configured to communicate with the service device side communication section wirelessly. In the vehicle key device detection system according to claim 3,
The detection unit further detects ID information of the key device,
The vehicle key device detection system, wherein the detection device side communication section further transmits the ID information detected by the detection section to the service device. In the vehicle key device detection system according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
The service device is a device for home use that provides various services to users within the site, and is characterized in that the detection results received by the communication unit on the service device side are reflected in the content of the various services. A key device detection system for vehicles.

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