JP7452725B2 - In-vehicle equipment, information processing equipment, remote starting method, remote starting system - Google Patents

Description

The present disclosure relates to in-vehicle devices and the like.

2. Description of the Related Art There is a known technique for starting an air conditioner installed in a vehicle in response to a start request transmitted from a terminal owned by a user (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2013-238184

However, the air conditioner may be started at a timing different from the user's intention based on the start request. For example, if the vehicle starts running after transmitting the start request, there is a possibility that the start request remains valid and the air conditioner is started after the vehicle has stopped.

Therefore, in view of the above problems, it is an object of the present invention to provide a technique that can suppress starting of an air conditioner against the user's intention based on a start request.

To achieve the above object, in one embodiment of the present disclosure,
An on-vehicle device of the vehicle that starts the air conditioner mounted on the vehicle based on a start request transmitted from a user's terminal to start the air conditioner mounted on the vehicle,
If the vehicle speed or position of the vehicle changes after the start request is sent , or after the start request is sent , the vehicle is unlocked, the driver is seated in the vehicle, or the vehicle is parked. If an operation to release a brake or an operation to turn on an ignition switch of the vehicle is performed on the vehicle, the air conditioner is not started based on the start request;
An on-vehicle device is provided.
Additionally, in other embodiments of the present disclosure,
An on-vehicle device of the vehicle that starts the air conditioner mounted on the vehicle based on a start request transmitted from a user's terminal to start the air conditioner mounted on the vehicle,
The startup request defines a valid time for starting the air conditioner,
If the vehicle runs after receiving the start request and before starting the air conditioner based on the start request, or after receiving the start request and before starting the air conditioner based on the start request, If an operation corresponding to a pre-driving stage of the vehicle is performed on the vehicle before starting, the air conditioner is not started based on the start request even within the valid time. ,
An on-vehicle device is provided.

In still other embodiments of the present disclosure,
An information processing device that is communicatively connected to a vehicle and starts an air conditioner mounted on the vehicle based on a start request transmitted from a user terminal to start the air conditioner installed in the vehicle,
If the vehicle speed or position of the vehicle changes after the start request is sent , or after the start request is sent , the vehicle is unlocked, the driver is seated in the vehicle, or the vehicle is parked. If an operation to release a brake or an operation to turn on an ignition switch of the vehicle is performed on the vehicle, the air conditioner is not started based on the start request;
An information processing device is provided.
In still other embodiments of the present disclosure,
An information processing device that is communicatively connected to a vehicle and starts an air conditioner mounted on the vehicle based on a start request transmitted from a user terminal to start the air conditioner installed in the vehicle,
The startup request defines a valid time for starting the air conditioner,
If the vehicle runs after receiving the start request and before starting the air conditioner based on the start request, or after receiving the start request and starting the air conditioner based on the start request. not starting the air conditioner based on the start request even within the valid time period if an operation corresponding to a stage before the vehicle starts running is performed on the vehicle before the start request;
An information processing device is provided.

In still other embodiments of the present disclosure,
The air conditioner is started based on a start request for starting the air conditioner mounted on the vehicle, which is executed by an on-vehicle device of the vehicle or an information processing device capable of communicating with the vehicle and transmitted from a user terminal. A remote starting method for starting,
If the vehicle speed or position of the vehicle changes after the start request is sent , or after the start request is sent , the vehicle is unlocked, the driver is seated in the vehicle, or the vehicle is parked. If an operation to release a brake or an operation to turn on an ignition switch of the vehicle is performed on the vehicle, the air conditioner is not started based on the start request;
A remote start method is provided.
In still other embodiments of the present disclosure,
The air conditioner is started based on a start request for starting the air conditioner mounted on the vehicle, which is executed by an on-vehicle device of the vehicle or an information processing device capable of communicating with the vehicle and transmitted from a user terminal. A remote starting method for starting,
The startup request defines a valid time for starting the air conditioner,
If the vehicle runs after receiving the start request and before starting the air conditioner based on the start request, or after receiving the start request and starting the air conditioner based on the start request. not starting the air conditioner based on the start request even within the valid time period if an operation corresponding to a stage before the vehicle starts running is performed on the vehicle before the start request;
A remote start method is provided.

In still other embodiments of the present disclosure,
The air conditioning system includes an on-vehicle device of a vehicle and an information processing device that can communicate with the vehicle, and starts the air conditioning system based on a start request for starting the air conditioning system mounted on the vehicle, which is transmitted from a user terminal. A remote starting system,
If the vehicle speed or position of the vehicle changes after the start request is sent , or after the start request is sent , the vehicle is unlocked, the driver is seated in the vehicle, or the vehicle is parked. If an operation to release a brake or an operation to turn on an ignition switch of the vehicle is performed on the vehicle, the air conditioner is not started based on the start request;
A remote starting system is provided.
In still other embodiments of the present disclosure,
The air conditioning system includes an on-vehicle device of a vehicle and an information processing device that can communicate with the vehicle, and starts the air conditioning system based on a start request for starting the air conditioning system mounted on the vehicle, which is transmitted from a user terminal. A remote starting system,
The startup request defines a valid time for starting the air conditioner,
If the vehicle runs after receiving the start request and before starting the air conditioner based on the start request, or after receiving the start request and starting the air conditioner based on the start request. not starting the air conditioner based on the start request even within the valid time period if an operation corresponding to a stage before the vehicle starts running is performed on the vehicle before the start request;
A remote starting system is provided.

According to the above-described embodiment, it is possible to suppress starting of the air conditioner against the user's intention based on the start request.

FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram showing an example of the configuration of a remote starting system. FIG. 1 is a functional block diagram showing an example of a functional configuration of a vehicle (air conditioner ECU and engine ECU) according to the first embodiment. FIG. 2 is a functional block diagram showing an example of a functional configuration of a center server (processing device) according to the first embodiment. FIG. 2 is a functional block diagram showing an example of a functional configuration of a terminal (processing device) according to the first embodiment. FIG. 2 is a sequence diagram showing an example of the operation of the remote starting system according to the first embodiment. FIG. 2 is a sequence diagram showing an example of the operation of the remote starting system according to the first embodiment. It is a diagram showing an example of an application startup screen. It is a figure which shows an example of a remote start operation screen. It is a figure which shows an example of the remote start operation impossibility notification screen. FIG. 7 is a sequence diagram showing another example of the operation of the remote starting system according to the first embodiment. FIG. 7 is a sequence diagram showing another example of the operation of the remote starting system according to the first embodiment. It is a figure which shows another example of a remote start operation screen. FIG. 2 is a functional block diagram showing an example of a functional configuration of a vehicle (air conditioner ECU and engine ECU) according to a second embodiment. FIG. 7 is a functional block diagram showing an example of a functional configuration of a center server (processing device) according to a second embodiment. FIG. 7 is a sequence diagram showing an example of the operation of the remote starting system according to the second embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of a remote start cancellation notification screen. FIG. 7 is a sequence diagram showing another example of the operation of the remote starting system according to the second embodiment. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing another example of a remote start cancellation notification screen.

Hereinafter, embodiments for carrying out the invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

<First embodiment>
[Remote start system configuration]
First, the configuration of the remote starting system 1 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 4.

FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram showing an example of the configuration of a remote starting system 1 according to the present embodiment. FIG. 2 is a functional block diagram showing an example of the functional configuration of the vehicle 2 (air conditioner ECU 20 and engine ECU 40) according to the present embodiment. FIG. 3 is a functional block diagram showing an example of the functional configuration of the center server 100 (processing device 120) according to this embodiment. FIG. 4 is a functional block diagram showing an example of the functional configuration of the terminal 200 (processing device 220) according to the present embodiment.

The remote starting system 1 includes a vehicle 2, a center server 100, and a terminal 200 owned by a user, and starts an engine 30 and an air conditioner 10 of the vehicle 2, which will be described later, based on a start request sent from the terminal 200 to the center server 100. let

The center server 100 provides a service (hereinafter referred to as "remote start service") for starting the engines of multiple vehicles in response to a start request transmitted from a user terminal. represents one of the plurality of vehicles targeted by the center server 100.

The vehicle 2 includes an air conditioner 10, an air conditioner ECU (Electronic Control Unit) 20, a room temperature sensor 21, an outside temperature sensor 22, an engine 30, an engine ECU 40, a shift sensor 50, and a parking brake switch (PKB switch). 60, a vehicle speed sensor 70, a body ECU 80, and a DCM (Data Communication Module) 90.

The air conditioner 10 adjusts the indoor temperature of the vehicle 2 and the like. The air conditioner 10 includes, for example, a refrigeration cycle including an evaporator (not shown), a compressor (not shown) driven by the engine 30, and a heater (not shown) whose heat source is the cooling water of the engine 30. The air conditioner 10, under the control of an air conditioner ECU 20 (an air conditioning control unit 201 to be described later), generates air (cold air) that has passed through an evaporator and been cooled, and air (warm air) that has been heated using the cooling water of the engine 30 as a heat source. The temperature of the air sent out from the outlet is adjusted by appropriately mixing the ratio of the two. Furthermore, the air conditioner 10 has a defroster mode, and blows relatively low-humidity, high-temperature air from an air outlet corresponding to the defroster mode along the front window of the vehicle 2, thereby controlling the front of the vehicle 2. Removes frost that forms on the outside of the window and fog that forms on the inside of the window.

The room temperature sensor 21 is provided in the interior of the vehicle 2, for example, inside an instrument panel (not shown), and detects the interior temperature (indoor temperature). The room temperature sensor 21 is communicably connected to the air conditioner ECU 20 via a one-to-one communication line or the like, and a detection signal corresponding to the detected indoor temperature is input to the air conditioner ECU 20.

The outside air temperature sensor 22 is installed outside the vehicle 2, for example, at the front end of an engine room provided at the front of the vehicle 2 (the part where outside air is introduced), that is, on the back side of the front grill of the vehicle 2. Detects the outdoor temperature (outside air temperature). The outside temperature sensor 22 is communicably connected to the air conditioner ECU 20 via a one-to-one communication line or the like, and a detection signal corresponding to the detected outdoor temperature is input to the air conditioner ECU 20.

The air conditioner ECU 20 is an electronic control unit that performs various controls regarding the air conditioner 10. The functions of the air conditioner ECU 20 may be realized by arbitrary hardware, software, or a combination thereof, such as a CPU (Central Processing Unit), a RAM (Random Access Memory), a ROM (Read Only Memory), an auxiliary storage device, It may be configured mainly with a microcomputer including an I/O (Input-Output interface) and the like. The same applies to the engine ECU 40 and the body ECU 80 below. The air conditioner ECU 20 includes an air conditioning control section 201 as a functional section realized by executing one or more programs stored in a ROM, an auxiliary storage device, etc. on the CPU, for example.

The air conditioning control unit 201 controls the operation of the air conditioner 10 according to settings such as a set temperature and a mode (a plurality of outlet modes based on a combination of outlet ports, a defroster mode), and the like. Specifically, the air conditioning control unit 201 controls the operation of the air conditioner 10 based on the detected values of the room temperature sensor 21, the outside temperature sensor 22, etc. so that the indoor temperature reaches the set temperature, for example. In addition, the air conditioning control unit 201 starts the air conditioning system 10 in response to an air conditioning start request from a remote operation support control unit 402, which will be described later, and operates the air conditioning system 10 in accordance with the settings included in the air conditioning start request. Take control.

Note that the various ECUs including the air conditioner ECU 20, the engine ECU 40, and the body ECU 80, and the DCM 90 are communicably connected to each other, for example, through an in-vehicle network based on a communication protocol such as CAN (Controller Area Network).

The engine 30 is a driving power source for the vehicle 2 and is also a driving power source for the air conditioner 10 , specifically, a compressor in the refrigeration cycle of the air conditioner 10 . The engine 30 operates by burning gasoline, light oil, or the like supplied from a fuel tank (not shown) through a fuel pump (not shown) in its cylinders under the control of the engine ECU 40 . The engine 30, specifically, various actuators built into the engine 30 (a fuel injection device that injects fuel, an ignition device that ignites gasoline injected into a cylinder, an electric actuator that changes the opening and closing timing of intake and exhaust valves) The motor, etc.) is communicably connected to the engine ECU 40 via a one-to-one communication line or the like, and operates in response to a control command transmitted from the engine ECU 40.

Engine ECU 40 is an electronic control unit that performs various control processes for engine 30 including a starter (not shown). The engine ECU 40 includes, for example, an engine control section 401, a remote operation support control section 402, and a vehicle information transmission section, as functional sections realized by executing one or more programs stored in a ROM, an auxiliary storage device, etc. 403 included.

The engine control unit 401 responds to operating conditions by the driver of the vehicle 2 (e.g., accelerator opening, selected gear of a transmission (not shown), etc.), environmental conditions around the vehicle 2 (e.g., outside temperature), etc. Then, the operation of the engine 30 is controlled. For example, the engine control unit 401 starts the engine 30 when an ignition switch (IG switch) is turned on (IG-ON) or when an engine start request is input from the outside. Specifically, the engine control unit 401 switches a relay (not shown) that energizes the starter to a connected state, drives the starter, and controls the fuel injection device and ignition device as appropriate in accordance with cranking by the starter. By doing so, the engine 30 is started.

The remote operation support control unit 402 transmits an engine start request and an air conditioning start request to the engine control unit 401 and the air conditioning control unit 201, respectively, in response to the start request received from the terminal 200 via the center server 100. By doing so, the engine 30 and the air conditioner 10 are started. Further, after the engine 30 and the air conditioner 10 are started, the remote operation support control unit 402 transmits an engine stop request and an air conditioning stop request to the engine control unit 401 and the air conditioning control unit 201, respectively. By doing so, the air conditioner 10 and engine 30 are stopped. For example, the remote operation support control unit 402 may set the air conditioner 10 and the air conditioner 10 as a termination condition when a set operating time included in the start request or predefined has elapsed from the start of the engine 30 and the air conditioner 10 itself. Engine 30 may be stopped. For example, the remote operation support control unit 402 may determine, as a termination condition, that the indoor temperature is included in the startup request or has reached a predefined set temperature after the engine 30 and air conditioner 10 are started. Alternatively, the air conditioner 10 and engine 30 may be stopped. Further, for example, the remote operation support control unit 402 may set the termination condition when the DCM 90 receives a signal indicating that an operation to stop the engine 30 and the air conditioner 10 has been executed from the terminal 200 via the center server 100. Alternatively, the air conditioner 10 and engine 30 may be stopped.

Note that the function of the remote operation support control unit 402 may be provided in the air conditioner ECU 20, or may be provided in another ECU that can communicate with the air conditioner ECU 20 and the engine ECU 40 through an in-vehicle network based on a communication protocol such as CAN. .

The vehicle information transmitter 403 acquires vehicle information input from various sensors, etc. from a RAM buffer, etc., and transmits it to the center server 100 via the DCM 90 . In this embodiment, the vehicle information transmitter 403 transmits information corresponding to output signals input from the shift sensor 50 and the PKB switch 60 in response to a vehicle information acquisition request received from the center server 100 by the DCM 90, that is, the vehicle The shift position information of the transmission (not shown) of the vehicle 2, information regarding whether or not the parking brake (not shown) of the vehicle 2 is activated (PKB operation information), etc. are transmitted to the center server 100 via the DCM 90.

Shift sensor 50 detects a shift position selected by a transmission mounted on vehicle 2. In the case of an automatic transmission, the shift positions of the transmission include, for example, P range, D range, N range, R range, etc. In the transmission, the shift position determines whether or not the power of the engine 30 is transmitted to the drive wheels. Therefore, the shift position information indicates whether or not the transmission can transmit power from the engine 30 to the drive wheels (transmission possible). or a state in which transmission is not possible). The shift sensor 50 is communicably connected to the engine ECU 40 through, for example, a one-to-one communication line or an in-vehicle network based on a communication protocol such as CAN, and an output signal corresponding to the detected shift position is input to the engine ECU 40. .

The PKB switch 60 outputs an ON signal or an OFF signal corresponding to the operating state (either activated or released) of a mechanical or electric parking brake mounted on the vehicle 2. The PKB switch 60 is communicably connected to the engine ECU 40 through a one-to-one communication line or an in-vehicle network based on a communication protocol such as CAN, and outputs an output signal (ON signal or OFF signal) corresponding to the operating state of the parking brake. ) is input to the engine ECU 40.

Vehicle speed sensor 70 detects the vehicle speed of vehicle 2 . The vehicle speed sensor 70 is communicably connected to the engine ECU 40 through, for example, a one-to-one communication line or an in-vehicle network based on a communication protocol such as CAN, and an output signal corresponding to the detected vehicle speed is input to the engine ECU 40.

The body ECU 80 is an electronic control unit that drives an actuator (not shown) (for example, a door lock motor) that locks and unlocks the doors of the vehicle 2 and controls the locked/unlocked state of the doors of the vehicle 2 . The doors of the vehicle 2 include a side door for passengers to get in and out of the vehicle 2, a back door for accessing a luggage compartment, a trunk lid, and the like. Hereinafter, a state in which the vehicle 2 is locked means a state in which all of the plurality of doors of the vehicle 2 are locked, and a state in which the doors of the vehicle 2 are unlocked means that at least one of the plurality of doors is locked. means unlocked.

For example, when an RF (Radio Frequency) band unlock signal wirelessly transmitted from the electronic key toward the vehicle 2 is received by a tuner (not shown) mounted on the vehicle 2, the body ECU 80 transmits the unlock signal. The doors of the vehicle 2 are unlocked in response to a command from a verification ECU (not shown) that performs authentication processing.

For example, when a user carrying an electronic key operates a trigger switch provided on a door of the vehicle 2, the body ECU 80 receives information from a verification ECU that performs authentication processing by exchanging wireless signals with the electronic key. The doors of the vehicle 2 are unlocked in response to the command.

Further, for example, the body ECU 80 periodically outputs status information regarding the locked/unlocked status of the door of the vehicle 2, that is, whether it is locked or unlocked, to the engine ECU 40 etc. via an in-vehicle network such as CAN. .

The DCM 90 is a communication system that performs two-way communication with the center server 100 through a predetermined communication network NW1 (hereinafter the same applies to the communication network NW2) including, for example, a mobile phone network, an Internet network, etc., which terminate at a large number of base stations. It is a device. As described above, the DCM 90 is connected to various ECUs such as the air conditioner ECU 20, the engine ECU 40, and the body ECU 80 through an in-vehicle network such as CAN so as to be able to communicate with each other.

The center server 100 is interposed between the vehicle 2 and the user's terminal 200, and controls the remote operation of the vehicle 2 by the user using the terminal 200, specifically, controls the vehicle 2 based on the remote operation from the terminal 200. Control regarding starting of the engine 30 is performed. Center server 100 includes communication equipment 110 and processing device 120.

The communication device 110 communicates with each of the vehicle 2 (specifically, the DCM 90) and the terminal 200 via the communication networks NW1 and NW2 under the control of the processing device 120 (specifically, the communication processing unit 1201). It is a device that communicates in the opposite direction.

The processing device 120 executes various control processes in the center server 100. The functions of the processing device 120 may be realized by any hardware, software, or a combination thereof. It may be configured as follows. The processing device 120 includes, for example, a communication processing section 1201, a vehicle information acquisition section 1202, and a start permission/inhibition control section, which are realized by executing one or more programs stored in a ROM or an auxiliary storage device on a CPU. It includes a determination unit 1203 and a remote operation control unit 1204.

The communication processing unit 1201 controls the communication device 110 and transmits and receives various signals (control signals, information signals, etc.) to and from the vehicle 2 and the terminal 200.

The vehicle information acquisition unit 1202 sends a vehicle information acquisition request to the vehicle 2 via the communication processing unit 1201 to request the acquisition of vehicle information. Get information. Specifically, the vehicle information acquisition unit 1202 obtains, via the communication processing unit 1201, shift position information indicating whether or not power can be transmitted from the transmission that transmits power from the engine 30 of the vehicle 2 to the drive wheels, and shift position information that indicates whether or not power can be transmitted from the engine 30 of the vehicle 2. Information regarding the operating state of the parking brake that prevents rotation of the drive wheels (PKB operating information) is acquired.

The start permission/denial determination unit 1203 determines whether or not to permit the start of the engine 30 based on the start request received from the terminal 200 by the communication processing unit 1201, based on the shift position information and PKB operation information acquired by the vehicle information acquisition unit 1202. Determine whether For example, if the transmission of the vehicle 2 is in a state where it cannot transmit the power of the engine 30 to the drive wheels and the parking brake is operating, the start permission/denial determination unit 1203 may not start the engine 30 based on the start request. To give permission. The transmission of the vehicle 2 cannot transmit the power of the engine 30 to the drive wheels when the shift position information indicates, for example, the P range or N range of an automatic transmission, or the neutral position of a manual transmission. This corresponds to the following conditions. On the other hand, if the transmission of the vehicle 2 is in a state where the power of the engine 30 can be transmitted to the driving wheels, or if the parking brake is not activated, that is, if it is released, the start permission/disapproval determination unit 1203 determines whether or not to start the vehicle. Starting of the engine 30 based on the request is not permitted. The transmission of the vehicle 2 drives the power of the engine 30 when the shift position information indicates, for example, that the position corresponds to the D range or R range of an automatic transmission, or each gear of a manual transmission. This corresponds to a state that can be transmitted to the ring. This allows the engine 30 to start in situations where the vehicle 2 starts to move, such as when the transmission of the vehicle 2 is capable of transmitting the power of the engine 30 to the drive wheels or when the parking brake is not activated. Therefore, the engine 30 can be prevented from starting.

The remote operation control unit 1204 performs control regarding starting of the engine 30 based on the start request received from the terminal 200 by the communication processing unit 1201. For example, when the communication processing unit 1201 receives a start request from the terminal 200 and the start permission/disapproval determination unit 1203 permits starting of the engine 30 based on the start request, the remote operation control unit 1204 communicates with A start request is sent to the vehicle 2 via the processing unit 1201, and the engine 30 and air conditioner 10 are started. On the other hand, even if the communication processing unit 1201 receives the start request from the terminal 200, the remote operation control unit 1204 determines that if the start permission determination unit 1203 does not permit the start of the engine 30 based on the start request, Do not start the engine 30. Then, the remote operation control unit 1204 transmits a notification to the terminal 200 via the communication processing unit 1201 that the engine 30 cannot be started.

The terminal 200 performs remote operations related to starting the vehicle 2, such as transmitting a request to start the engine 30, in response to a predetermined operation input by the user. The terminal 200 is, for example, a mobile terminal such as a smartphone or a tablet terminal owned by a user of the vehicle 2. Furthermore, the terminal 200 may be a stationary terminal owned by the user of the vehicle 2, such as a desktop computer terminal. Terminal 200 includes a communication device 210, a processing device 220, and a touch panel display (hereinafter simply referred to as "display") 240.

The communication device 210 is a device that bidirectionally communicates with the center server 100 via the communication network NW2 under the control of the processing device 220 (specifically, the communication processing unit 2201 described later). Term Evolution) module.

The processing device 220 performs various control processes in the terminal 200. The processing device 220 is mainly composed of a computer including, for example, a CPU, RAM, ROM, auxiliary storage, I/O, and the like. The processing unit 220 includes, for example, a communication processing unit 2201, a display control unit 2202, and a remote control unit as functional units realized by executing one or more programs stored in a ROM, an auxiliary storage device, etc. on a CPU. 2203.

The communication processing unit 2201 controls the communication device 210 and sends and receives various signals to and from the center server 100.

The display control unit 2202 causes the display 240 to display various images. For example, the display control unit 2202 causes the display 240 to display various GUIs (Graphical User Interfaces) as operation screens.

The remote control unit 2203 executes various processes related to remote control of the engine 30 and the air conditioner 10 in response to a user's predetermined operation on a predetermined GUI displayed on the display 240 by the display control unit 2202. For example, the remote control unit 2203 operates when a predetermined application program (hereinafter referred to as a "remote control application") installed on the terminal 200 (processing device 220) is started in response to a predetermined operation by the user. The feature becomes available.

For example, the remote control unit 2203 can remotely control the vehicle 2, including a start request requesting to start the engine 30 and the air conditioner 10, in response to a user's predetermined operation on various GUIs displayed on the display 240 by starting a remote control application. Various signals related to operations are transmitted to the center server 100 via the communication processing unit 2201. As a result, the start request sent to the center server 100 is received by the center server 100, and the start request is sent to the vehicle 2 under the control of the center server 100 (specifically, the remote operation control unit 1204). Engine 30 and air conditioner 10 are started. Further, for example, the user can make various settings for operating the air conditioner 10 on a predetermined GUI, and the remote control unit 2203 sends various signals such as a start request including the various settings to the center server 100. Send to. As a result, in the vehicle 2, the air conditioner 10 is controlled based on the setting contents (the set temperature as the user's request for the indoor temperature, the set operating time as the user's request for the operating time of the air conditioner 10, etc.). .

[Details of remote starting system operation]

Next, the specific operation of the remote starting system 1 will be explained with reference to FIGS. 5 to 10.

FIG. 5 is a sequence diagram schematically showing an example of the operation of the remote starting system 1 according to the present embodiment. Specifically, FIG. 5A is a sequence diagram showing a specific example of the operation of the remote starting system 1 when the starting permission/denial determination unit 1203 permits starting of the engine 30 based on the starting request. Further, FIG. 5B is a sequence diagram showing a specific example of the operation of the remote starting system 1 when the starting permission/disapproval determination unit 1203 does not permit starting of the engine 30 based on the starting request.

Incidentally, in FIGS. 5A and 5B, steps S502 to S512 are the same process, so a redundant explanation will be omitted.

Referring to FIG. 5A, in step S502, the display control unit 2202 of the terminal 200 displays the startup screen (app The terminal 200 shifts to a mode (remote startability confirmation mode) for confirming whether or not the engine 30 can be started based on the start request.

For example, FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of an application startup screen (app startup screen 600).

As shown in FIG. 6, a pop-up 610 is displayed at the top and bottom center of the application launch screen 600 on the display 240. A pop-up 610 displays a notification to the effect that it is being checked whether the engine 30 can be started based on the start request from the terminal 200.

Returning to FIG. 5A, in step S504, the communication processing unit 1201 of the terminal 200 sends a notification that the remote control application has been started (app start notification ) is sent to the center server 100.

In step S506, when the communication processing unit 1201 receives the application activation notification from the terminal 200, the vehicle information acquisition unit 1202 of the center server 100 transmits a vehicle information acquisition request to the vehicle 2 via the communication processing unit 1201.

In step S508, when the DCM 90 receives the vehicle information acquisition request from the center server 100, the vehicle information transmitter 403 of the vehicle 2 acquires vehicle information, that is, shift position information and PKB operation information.

In step S510, the vehicle information transmitter 403 of the vehicle 2 transmits the acquired shift position information and PKB operation information to the center server 100 via the DCM 90.

In step S512, the vehicle information acquisition unit 1202 of the center server 100 acquires the shift position information and PKB operation information received from the vehicle 2 by the communication processing unit 1201. Then, based on the information acquired by the vehicle information acquisition unit 1202, the start permission/denial determination unit 1203 determines whether or not to permit the start of the engine 30 based on the start request transmitted from the terminal 200 to the center server 100. do. In this example, the start permission/disapproval determination unit 1203 determines that the transmission of the vehicle 2 is in a state where it cannot transmit the power of the engine 30 to the drive wheels and that the parking brake is operating, and starts the engine based on the start request. Allow 30 starts.

In step S514, when the start permission/disapproval determination unit 1203 permits the start of the engine 30 based on the start request, the remote operation control unit 1204 of the center server 100, through the communication processing unit 1201, starts the engine 30 based on the start request. A notification to the effect that startup is possible (notification that remote startup is possible) is sent to terminal 200.

In step S516, when the communication processing unit 2201 receives the notification that remote start is possible from the center server 100, the display control unit 2202 of the terminal 200 changes the display on the display 240 from the above-mentioned application startup screen to the center of the start request. The remote start operation screen for performing various operations related to remote control of the vehicle 2 including transmission to the server 100 is changed, and the terminal 200 shifts to a mode for accepting remote operations (remote start operation reception mode). As a result, the remote start operation screen is displayed only when it is possible to start the engine 30 based on the start request, so if the user performs an operation to send a start request to the GUI of the operation screen , the engine 30 of the vehicle 2 is always started unless there is a communication breakdown or a malfunction of the vehicle 2. Therefore, the operational intention of the user who wants to start the engine 30 can be reliably reflected.

For example, FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of a remote start operation screen (remote start operation screen 700).

As shown in FIG. 7, a pop-up 710 is displayed at the top of the remote start operation screen 700 of the display 240. A pop-up 710 displays that the engine 30 and the like can be started based on the start request.

Further, in an area extending from the upper and lower center to the lower part of the remote start operation screen 700, virtual buttons 720 to 740 that accept operations by the user are displayed.

The button 720 is an operation means for transmitting a start request to the center server 100, and specifically, text information of "remote start ON" is drawn. Thereby, by operating the button 720, the user can send a start request to the center server 100 and cause the engine 30 to start.

Further, the button 730 is an operation means for moving to a setting screen for setting various setting contents (setting temperature, setting operating time, etc.) included in the startup request, and specifically, the text information of "detailed settings" is drawn. Thereby, the user can set various settings related to the startup request by operating the button 730.

Further, the button 740 is a virtual operation means for returning from the screen to the home screen of the remote control application, and specifically, the text information "Back" is drawn.

Returning to FIG. 5A, in step S518, the remote control unit 2203 of the terminal 200 receives an operation for transmitting a start request (remote start operation) in response to a predetermined operation by the user on the GUI displayed on the display 240.

In step S520, the remote control unit 2203 of the terminal 200, upon receiving the remote start operation, transmits a start request including various settings to the center server 100 via the communication processing unit 2201.

In step S522, when the communication processing unit 1201 receives the start request from the terminal 200, the remote operation control unit 1204 of the center server 100 transfers the received start request to the vehicle 2 via the communication processing unit 1201. do.

In step S524, when the DCM 90 receives the start request from the center server 100, the remote operation support control unit 402 of the vehicle 2 sends an engine start request and an air conditioning start request to the engine control unit 401 and the air conditioner ECU 20, respectively. Engine 30 and air conditioner 10 are started.

In step S526, the remote operation support control unit 402 of the vehicle 2 transmits a start notification to the center server 100 via the DCM 90 indicating that the engine 30 and the air conditioner 10 have been started.

In step S528, when the communication processing unit 1201 receives the start notification from the vehicle 2, the remote operation control unit 1204 of the center server 100 transfers the start notification to the terminal 200 via the communication processing unit 1201.

In step S530, after the engine 30 is started, the remote operation support control unit 402 of the vehicle 2 transmits an engine stop request and an air conditioning stop request to the engine control unit 401 and the air conditioner ECU 20, respectively. , the engine 30 and the air conditioner 10 are stopped.

In step S532, the remote operation support control unit 402 of the vehicle 2 transmits a stop notification to the center server 100 via the DCM 90 to the effect that the engine 30 and the air conditioner 10 have been stopped.

In step S534, when the stop notification is received from the vehicle 2 via the communication processing unit 1201, the remote operation control unit 1204 of the center server 100 sends the stop notification to the terminal 200 via the communication processing unit 1201. Forward.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 5B, in step S512, in this example, the start permission/denial determination unit 1203 of the center server 100 determines that the transmission of the vehicle 2 is in a state where the power of the engine 30 can be transmitted to the drive wheels. Alternatively, it is determined that the parking brake is not operating, and starting of the engine 30 based on the start request is not permitted.

Then, in step S536, when the start permission determination unit 1203 disallows the start of the engine 30 based on the start request, the remote operation control unit 1204 of the center server 100 transmits the request based on the start request through the communication processing unit 1201. A notification to the effect that engine 30 cannot be started (notification that remote start is not possible) is transmitted to terminal 200.

In step S538, when the communication processing unit 2201 receives the notification that remote start is not possible from the center server 100, the display control unit 2202 of the terminal 200 displays a message on the display 240 indicating that the engine 30 etc. cannot be started based on the start request. The terminal 200 displays the notification (remote start not possible notification screen) and shifts to a mode (remote start not possible mode) in which starting the engine 30 or the like based on the start request is not possible.

For example, FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example of a remote start not possible notification screen (remote start not possible notification screen 800).

As shown in FIG. 8, a pop-up 810 is displayed in the upper area of the remote start not possible notification screen 800 of the display 240. The pop-up 810 displays a message indicating that the engine 30 and the like cannot be started based on the start request because the electric parking brake is not operating (OFF).

In addition, buttons 820 and 830 are displayed in an area extending from the upper and lower center to the lower part of the remote start not possible notification screen 800.

The button 820 is used to operate the electric parking brake by remote control and again switch to a mode (remote start confirmation mode) for confirming whether or not it is possible to start the engine 30, etc. based on a start request. It is a means of operation. Specifically, on the button 820, character information "Turn on electric PKB and retry" is drawn. In this case, when the button 820 is operated by the user, the remote control unit 2203 transmits a PKB activation request to the center server 100 to activate the electric parking brake. is transmitted to the vehicle 2, and the electric parking brake can be operated. Thereby, by operating the button 730, the user can actuate the electric parking brake and check again whether it is possible to start the engine 30 or the like based on the start request.

The button 830 is a virtual operation means for returning from the screen to the home screen of the remote control application, and specifically, text information of "return" is drawn.

Next, FIG. 9 is a sequence diagram schematically showing another example of the operation of the remote starting system 1 according to the present embodiment. Specifically, FIG. 9A is a sequence diagram showing a specific example of the operation of the remote starting system 1 when the starting permission/disapproval determination unit 1203 permits starting of the engine 30 based on the starting request. Further, FIG. 9B is a sequence diagram showing a specific example of the operation of the remote starting system 1 when the starting permission/disapproval determining unit 1203 does not permit starting of the engine 30 based on the starting request. In this example, unlike the example shown in FIGS. 5A and 5B, in the center server 100, the vehicle information acquisition unit 1202 acquires vehicle information in response to a start request transmitted from the terminal 200, and the start permission/denial determination unit 1203 A determination is made as to whether to start the engine 30 or the like based on the start request.

Note that in FIGS. 9A and 9B, steps S902 to S914 are the same process, so a duplicate explanation will be omitted.

Referring to FIG. 9A, in step S902, the display control unit 2202 of the terminal 200 displays a remote start operation screen on the display 240 when the remote control application is started in response to a user's predetermined operation on the terminal 200. Then, the terminal 200 shifts to the remote start operation acceptance mode.

For example, FIG. 10 is a diagram showing another example of the remote start operation screen (remote start operation screen 1000).

As shown in FIG. 10, a pop-up 1010 is displayed at the top of the remote start operation screen 1000 of the display 240, similar to the example described above (FIG. 7). In the pop-up 1010, a question asking whether or not to start the engine 30 and the like based on the start request is drawn, specifically, text information such as "Do you want to set remote start?"

Further, in an area extending from the upper and lower center to the lower part of the remote start operation screen 1000, virtual buttons 1020 to 1040 are displayed that accept operations by the user corresponding to the questions in the pop-up 1010.

Note that the virtual buttons 1020 to 1040 are the same as the buttons 720 to 740 in the example described above, so a detailed explanation will be omitted.

Returning to FIG. 9A, in step S904, the remote control unit 2203 of the terminal 200 receives an operation for transmitting a start request (remote start operation) in response to a predetermined operation by the user on the GUI displayed on the display 240.

In step S906, the remote control unit 2203 of the terminal 200, upon receiving the remote start operation, transmits a start request including various settings to the center server 100 via the communication processing unit 2201.

In step S908, when the communication processing unit 1201 receives the start request from the terminal 200, the vehicle information acquisition unit 1202 of the center server 100 transmits a vehicle information acquisition request to the vehicle 2 via the communication processing unit 1201. . As a result, the processing for acquiring vehicle information such as shift position information and PKB operation information by the vehicle information acquisition unit 1202 is performed when the user intends to start the engine 30, that is, when a start request is sent to the center server 100. Limited to cases where Therefore, unnecessary inquiries from the center server 100 to the vehicle 2 can be suppressed, and as a result, communication costs can be suppressed.

Steps S910 to S914 are the same as steps S508 to S512 in the example shown in FIG. 5A, so their explanation will be omitted.

In step S916, when the start permission/disapproval determination unit 1203 permits the start of the engine 30 based on the start request, the remote operation control unit 1204 of the center server 100 allows the start of the engine 30 etc. from the terminal 200 via the communication processing unit 1201. Forward the request to vehicle 2.

Steps S918 to S928 are the same as steps S524 to S534 in the example shown in FIG. 5A, so their description will be omitted.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 9B, in step S914, the start permission/denial determination unit 1203 of the center server 100 disallows starting of the engine 30 based on the start request, similar to step S512 in the example shown in FIG. 5B.

Then, in step S930, similar to step S536 in the example shown in FIG. 5B, the remote operation control unit 1204 of the center server 100 sends a notification through the communication processing unit 1201 that the engine 30 cannot be started based on the start request. (notification that remote start is not possible) is sent to the terminal 200.

Step S932 is the same as step S538 in the example shown in FIG. 5B, so a description thereof will be omitted.

[Effect]
As described above, in this embodiment, the vehicle information acquisition unit 1202 has a function included in the terminal 200 that transmits a start request, that is, when a remote control application is started, or when a start request is sent from the terminal 200 to the center server 100. When transmitted to Obtain information about the operating status of the parking brake. Then, the start permission/denial determination unit 1203 determines whether or not to permit starting of the engine 30 based on the start request, based on the information acquired by the vehicle information acquisition unit 1202.

As a result, information regarding the operating state of the power transmission device and the rotation prevention device is acquired, and based on the acquired information, it is determined whether or not to start the engine 30 based on the start request transmitted from the terminal 200 to the center server 100. . Therefore, when the power transmission device is in a state where the power of the engine 30 can be transmitted to the drive wheels, or when the rotation prevention device is released, for example, a start request is sent from the terminal 200 to the center server 100. It is possible to adopt a configuration that does not permit starting of the engine 30 based on the above. Therefore, the engine 30 can be started in consideration of the transmission enable/disable state of the power transmission device of the vehicle 2 and the operating state of the rotation blocking device and the like. In other words, the starting of the engine 30 by remote operation from the terminal 200 is controlled via the center server 100, thereby providing user convenience in that the engine 30 can be started from the terminal 200 and improving the power of the vehicle 2. It is possible to achieve both safety in consideration of the states of the transmission device and the rotation prevention device.

Note that the vehicle information acquisition unit 1202 may acquire only one of the information regarding the power transmission enable/disable state of the power transmission device and the information regarding the operating state of the rotation prevention device. In this case, the start permission determination unit 1203 determines that the power transmission device is in a state in which it cannot transmit the power of the engine 30 to the drive wheels, based on information regarding the power transmission permission state of the power transmission device acquired by the vehicle information acquisition unit 1202. If it is determined that the engine 30 is in a state where transmission is possible, the engine 30 is permitted to start based on the start request, and if it is determined that the transmission is possible, the start of the engine 30 is not permitted. Furthermore, when determining that the rotation prevention device is operating based on the information regarding the operating state of the rotation prevention device acquired by the vehicle information acquisition unit 1202, the start permission/denial determination unit 1203 starts the engine 30 based on the start request. If it is determined that it is not working, it will be disallowed. In addition to the transmission, the power transmission device whose information is to be acquired by the vehicle information acquisition unit 1202 may include, for example, a single clutch provided in the power transmission path.

Further, in the present embodiment, the remote operation control unit 1204 determines that when a start request is transmitted from the terminal 200 to the center server 100, the start permission/disapproval determination unit 1203 permits the start of the engine 30 based on the start request. If so, the engine 30 is started. On the other hand, even if the start request is transmitted from the terminal 200 to the center server 100, the remote operation control unit 1204 determines whether the start permission determination unit 1203 does not permit the start of the engine 30 based on the start request. Do not start the engine 30.

As a result, based on the start request sent from the terminal 200 to the center server 100, only when the start of the engine 30 is permitted, taking into account the operating states of the power transmission device and the rotation prevention device. The engine 30 can be started.

Furthermore, in the present embodiment, when the start permission/disapproval determination unit 1203 determines to permit the start of the engine 30 based on the start request via the communication processing unit 1201, the remote operation control unit 1204 determines that the start is permitted. A notification indicating that remote start is possible is sent to the terminal. On the other hand, if the start permission/disapproval determination unit 1203 determines via the communication processing unit 1201 that the start of the engine 30 based on the start request is not permitted, the remote operation control unit 1204 sends a message indicating that the start is not permitted. A notification that remote start is not possible is sent to the terminal 200.

As a result, when the center server 100 determines whether or not to start the engine 30 in consideration of the operating states of the power transmission device and the rotation prevention device, a notification related to the determination result is sent to the terminal 200, so that the display The user of the terminal 200 can be notified of this through display on the terminal 240 or the like.

Note that the functions of the vehicle information acquisition section 1202, the start permission/denial determination section 1203, the remote operation control section 1204, etc. (the communication processing section based on the requests of the vehicle information acquisition section 1202, the start permission/denial determination section 1203, the remote operation control section 1204, etc.) 1201) may be provided in the vehicle 2. In this case, the vehicle 2 receives an application activation notification, a startup request, etc. via the center server 100. Furthermore, functions such as the vehicle information acquisition section 1202, the start permission/denial determination section 1203, and the remote operation control section 1204 may be provided in the terminal 200. In this case, the terminal 200 preferably acquires vehicle information (shift position information, PKB information, etc.) from the vehicle 2 via the center server 100, and determines whether or not to start the engine 30 based on the start request. That is, the center server 100 relays a start request, an application start notification, etc. transmitted from the terminal 200, a vehicle information acquisition request, etc. to the vehicle 2, and also relays the engine 30 based on the start request transmitted from the vehicle 2. The main function is to relay various notifications such as the determination result of permission/disapproval of starting, notifications such as remote start possible notification and remote start not possible notification, and vehicle information (shift position information, PKB operation information, etc.) to the terminal 200. good.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the communication processing unit 2201 receives a remote start possibility notification, the display 240 of the terminal 200 causes the engine 30 to start based on the start request under the control of the display control unit 2202. An operation screen (remote start operation screen) will be displayed.

As a result, when starting of the engine 30 based on the starting request is permitted, an operation screen for starting the engine 30 based on the starting request is automatically displayed on the display 240 of the terminal 200. The operation screen may include, for example, an operation icon (for example, button 720 in FIG. 7 or button 1020 in FIG. 10) for transmitting a start request. Therefore, the user can understand that starting of the engine 30 is permitted based on the starting request without manually inquiring whether the engine 30 can be started. Furthermore, when starting the engine 30 based on a starting request is permitted, the user does not have to perform manual operations such as displaying a remote starting operation screen on the display 240, which improves user convenience. can.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the communication processing unit 2201 receives a notification that the remote start is not possible, the display 240 of the terminal 200 displays a message indicating that the engine 30 cannot be started based on the start request under the control of the display control unit 2202. A message to that effect will be displayed.

As a result, if the engine 30 is not allowed to start based on the start request, a message is automatically displayed on the display 240 of the terminal 200 to the effect that the engine 30 cannot be started based on the start request. Therefore, the user can confirm that starting the engine 30 based on the start request is not permitted without making a manual inquiry.

Furthermore, in the present embodiment, when the communication processing unit 2201 receives a notification that remote start is possible, the remote control unit 2203 activates the communication processing unit 2201 in response to a predetermined operation by the user (for example, an operation on the button 720). A start request is sent to the center server 100 via the center server 100.

As a result, when starting the engine 30 based on the starting request is permitted, the center server 100 intervenes and transmits the starting request from the terminal 200 to the center server 100, that is, confirming the user's intention to start the engine 30. After that, the engine 30 of the vehicle 2 can be started. Therefore, it is possible to prevent unnecessary starting of the engine 30, for example, in a case where the user's intention changes during the process of determining permission/disapproval.

<Second embodiment>
Next, a second embodiment will be described.

The remote starting system 1 according to the present embodiment performs a characteristic operation when the vehicle 2 continues to run without stopping after the engine has started based on a start request, or when there is a possibility that the engine will continue to run. This embodiment differs from the first embodiment in that it is performed. Hereinafter, the same reference numerals are given to the same or corresponding configurations as in the first embodiment, and the explanation will focus on the parts that are different from the first embodiment.

[Remote start system configuration]
First, the configuration of the remote starting system according to this embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 11 and 12.

FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an example of the functional configuration of the vehicle 2 (air conditioner ECU 20 and engine ECU 40) according to the present embodiment. FIG. 12 is a functional block diagram showing an example of the functional configuration of the center server 100 (processing device 120) according to this embodiment.

The overall configuration of the remote starting system 1 and the functional configuration of the terminal 200 (processing device 220) are shown in FIGS. 1 and 4, as in the first embodiment.

As in the first embodiment, the vehicle 2 includes an air conditioner 10, an air conditioner ECU 20, a room temperature sensor 21, an outside temperature sensor 22, an engine 30, an engine ECU 40, a shift sensor 50, a PKB switch 60, and a vehicle speed control unit. It includes a sensor 70, a body ECU 80, and a DCM 90.

The engine ECU 40 includes, for example, an engine control section 401, a remote operation support control section 402, and a vehicle control section 401, which are realized by executing one or more programs stored in a ROM or an auxiliary storage device on a CPU. It includes an information transmitting section 403 and a specific vehicle state detecting section 404.

The specific vehicle state detection unit 404 detects a specific vehicle state of the vehicle 2 based on vehicle speed information input from the vehicle speed sensor 70 and information regarding the locked/unlocked state of the doors of the vehicle 2 input from the body ECU 80 (locking/unlocking information). Detect. Specifically, the specific vehicle state detection unit 404 detects a vehicle state in which the engine 30 starts based on the start request and the vehicle 2 runs without stopping, or a vehicle state in which the vehicle 2 may run.

More specifically, for example, when the engine 30 has started and is in operation based on a start request transmitted from the terminal 200 to the center server 100, the specific vehicle state detection unit 404 detects the vehicle speed input from the vehicle speed sensor 70. Based on the information, whether or not the vehicle 2 is traveling is sequentially determined. When the specific vehicle state detection unit 404 determines that the vehicle 2 has traveled, that is, when it detects that the vehicle 2 is traveling, it sends a notification that the vehicle 2 has traveled (vehicle travel notification) via the DCM 90. It is sent to the center server 100.

Further, for example, when the engine 30 has been started and is in operation based on a start request transmitted from the terminal 200 to the center server 100, the specific vehicle state detection unit 404 may perform locking and unlocking information input from the body ECU 80, It is sequentially determined whether the door of the vehicle 2 is unlocked. Then, when the specific vehicle state detection unit 404 determines that the door of the vehicle 2 is unlocked, that is, when it detects an unlocking operation of the door of the vehicle 2, the specific vehicle state detection unit 404 performs an operation by the user on the vehicle 2 prior to traveling ( It is determined that an unlocking operation (unlocking operation) has been performed, and a notification to the effect that there is a possibility that the user gets in the vehicle and the vehicle 2 runs (notification that the vehicle may run) is transmitted to the center server 100 via the DCM 90.

The terminal 200 includes a communication device 210 and a processing device 220, as in the first embodiment.

The processing device 220 includes, for example, a communication processing section 1201, a vehicle information acquisition section 1202, and a startup processing section, which are realized by executing one or more programs stored in a ROM or an auxiliary storage device on a CPU. It includes a permission/denial determination section 1203, a remote operation control section 1204, and a start request cancellation section 1205.

When the engine 30 has started and is in operation based on the start request, when the vehicle 2 is running, or when there is a possibility that the vehicle 2 is running, the start request canceling unit 1205 cancels the start request (while the engine is in operation). The start request that triggered the start of a certain engine 30 is canceled (invalidated). If the engine 30 started based on the start request is not stopped and the vehicle 2 continues to drive, the start request may remain valid. For example, there is a case where a valid time is specified in the startup request. In this case, for the vehicle 2 that has been parked after traveling for a shorter time than the valid time of the start request whose valid time is specified, the engine 30 is activated based on the start request that is kept in a valid state, contrary to the user's intention. A start-up can take place. On the other hand, in such a case, the start request canceling unit 1205 cancels the start request and prevents the engine 30 from starting based on the start request. Thereby, the above-mentioned inconvenience can be avoided.

[Details of remote starting system operation]
Next, details of the operation of the remote starting system 1 according to this embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 13 to 16.

First, FIG. 13 is a sequence diagram schematically showing an example of the operation of the remote starting system 1 according to this embodiment. Specifically, FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a specific example of the operation of the remote starting system 1 when the starting permission/disapproval determination unit 1203 permits starting of the engine 30 based on the starting request.

Steps S1302 to S1328 are the same as steps S502 to S528 in FIG. 5A of the first embodiment, so a description thereof will be omitted.

In step S1330, the specific vehicle state detection unit 404 of the vehicle 2 unlocks the doors of the vehicle 2 based on the lock/unlock information input from the body ECU 80 while the engine 30 has started and is in operation based on the start request. is being detected.

In step S1332, the specific vehicle state detection unit 404 of the vehicle 2 sends a notification via the DCM 90 that the doors of the vehicle 2 are unlocked and there is a possibility that the vehicle 2 will run (notification that the vehicle may run). and transmits it to the center server 100.

In step S1334, when the communication processing unit 1201 receives the notification that the vehicle may run from the vehicle 2, the start request canceling unit 1205 of the center server 100 cancels the start request that triggered the start of the engine 30 that is currently in operation. Cancel the request.

In step S1336, the start request canceling unit 1205 of the center server 100 transmits to the terminal 200, via the communication processing unit 1201, a notification that the start request has been canceled (remote start cancel notification).

In step S1338, when the remote start cancellation notification is received by the communication processing unit 2201, the display control unit 2202 of the terminal 200 displays a notification screen (remote start cancellation notification screen) is displayed on the display 240.

For example, FIG. 14 is a diagram showing an example of a remote start cancellation notification screen (remote start cancellation notification screen 1400).

As shown in FIG. 14, a pop-up 1410 is displayed in the upper area of the remote start cancellation notification screen 1400 of the display 240. In the pop-up 1410, text information related to a notification that the most recently transmitted start request was canceled due to the door of the vehicle 2 being unlocked while the engine 30 was operating based on the start request is drawn. .

Further, a button 1420 is displayed in the lower area of the display 240. The button 1420 is a virtual operation means for returning from the screen to the home screen of the remote control application, and specifically, text information of "return" is drawn.

Next, FIG. 15 is a sequence diagram schematically showing another example of the operation of the remote starting system 1 according to this embodiment. Specifically, FIG. 15 is a diagram showing a specific example of the operation of the remote starting system 1 when the starting permission/disapproval determination unit 1203 permits starting of the engine 30 based on the starting request.

Steps S1502 to S1528 are the same as steps S502 to S528, etc. in FIG. 5A of the first embodiment, so their explanation will be omitted.

In step S1530, the specific vehicle state detection unit 404 of the vehicle 2 detects the running of the vehicle 2 based on the vehicle speed information input from the vehicle speed sensor 70 while the engine 30 has started and is in operation based on the start request. ing.

In step S1532, the specific vehicle state detection unit 404 of the vehicle 2 transmits a notification that the vehicle 2 has traveled (vehicle travel notification) to the center server 100 via the DCM 90.

In step S1534, when the communication processing unit 1201 receives the vehicle running notification from the vehicle 2, the start request canceling unit 1205 of the center server 100 cancels the start request that triggered the start of the engine 30 in operation. do.

In step S1536, the startup request canceling unit 1205 of the center server 100 transmits a notification (remote startup cancellation notification) to the terminal 200 via the communication processing unit 1201 that the startup request has been canceled.

In step S1538, when the communication processing unit 2201 receives the remote start cancellation notification, the display control unit 2202 of the terminal 200 displays a notification screen (remote start cancellation notification screen) is displayed on the display 240.

For example, FIG. 16 is a diagram showing another example of the remote start cancellation notification screen (remote start cancellation notification screen 1600).

As shown in FIG. 16, a pop-up 1610 is displayed in the upper area of the remote start cancellation notification screen 1600 of the display 240. In the pop-up 1610, text information related to a notification that the most recently transmitted start request has been canceled due to detection of running of the vehicle 2 while the engine 30 is operating based on the start request is drawn.

Further, a button 1620 having the same function as the example shown in FIG. 14 is displayed in the lower area of the display 240.

[Effect]
As described above, in the present embodiment, the start request canceling unit 1205 cancels the start request when the terminal 200 sends a start request to the center server 100 and the engine 30 is started and is in operation, when the vehicle 2 is running, or When a user's action corresponding to the stage before the vehicle 2 travels is performed on the vehicle 2, the start of the engine 30 based on the start request is canceled.

As a result, the user can move the vehicle 2 while the engine 30 is started and in operation based on the start request, or correspond to the preliminary stage of the vehicle 2 running, such as when the door of the vehicle 2 is unlocked. Even if the above operation is performed, the start request is invalidated. Therefore, for example, if the engine 30 is started based on a start request and then is not stopped and the vehicle 2 runs while the start request remains valid, if the start request has a valid time specified, the vehicle 2 If the vehicle is parked again after driving for a very short time within the valid time range, there is a possibility that the engine 30 will be started again based on the start request, contrary to the user's intention. Such situations can be avoided.

Note that the specific vehicle state detection unit 404 performs operations performed by the user before the vehicle 2 travels, such as unlocking the vehicle 2, opening the door of the vehicle 2, sitting in the driver's seat of the vehicle 2, and parking brake. Any operation may be detected, including a release operation. In addition to the vehicle speed information from the vehicle speed sensor 70, the specific vehicle state detection unit 404 also detects, for example, an IG-ON operation (power switch pressing operation, etc.), a parking brake release operation, and a transmission control of the vehicle 2. The running of the vehicle 2 may be detected by detecting an operation to shift the shift position to a range in which the vehicle 2 can be driven, by detecting a change in position information by a GPS module (not shown) mounted on the vehicle 2, or the like.

Further, in this embodiment, when the starting request is canceled by the starting request canceling unit 1205, the remote operation control unit 1204 sends a starting request cancellation notification to the terminal via the communication processing unit 1201 to the effect that the starting request has been cancelled. Send to 200.

As a result, when the center server 100 performs cancellation processing for a valid startup request, when the valid startup request is canceled, a cancellation notification is sent to the terminal 200, so that the cancellation notification is not displayed on the display 240 of the terminal 200. etc., the user of the terminal 200 can be notified of this fact.

Note that the function of the start request canceling unit 1205 (including the function of the communication processing unit 1201 based on a request from the starting request canceling unit 1205) may be provided in the vehicle 2. Furthermore, when the function of the remote operation control unit 1204 (that is, the function of controlling the entire starting of the engine 30 based on a start request) is provided in the terminal 200, the function of the start request canceling unit 1205 can be similarly applied to the terminal 200. may be provided. Furthermore, the function of the specific vehicle state detection section 404 may be provided in the center server 100, and if the function of the start request canceling section 1205 is provided in the terminal 200, it may be provided in the terminal 200 as well.

Although the embodiments for carrying out the present invention have been described in detail above, the present invention is not limited to such specific embodiments, and various modifications may be made within the scope of the gist of the present invention as described in the claims. It is possible to transform and change.

For example, in the embodiment described above, the remote starting system 1 starts the engine 30 installed in the vehicle 2 to be started. However, if the vehicle 2 is an electric vehicle, an electric motor (another example of a drive device) ) may be started.

1 Remote starting system 2 Vehicle 10 Air conditioner 20 Air conditioner ECU
21 Room temperature sensor 22 Outside temperature sensor 30 Engine 40 Engine ECU
50 Shift sensor 60 Parking brake switch 70 Vehicle speed sensor 80 Body ECU
90 DCM
100 Center server 110 Communication device 120 Processing device 200 Terminal 210 Communication device 220 Processing device 240 Touch panel display 201 Air conditioning control section 401 Engine control section 402 Remote operation support control section 403 Vehicle information transmission section 404 Specific vehicle state detection section 1201 Communication processing section 1202 Vehicle information acquisition unit 1203 Start permission/denial determination unit 1204 Remote operation control unit 1205 Start request cancellation unit 2201 Communication processing unit 2202 Display control unit 2203 Remote operation unit

Claims (9)

An on-vehicle device of the vehicle that starts the air conditioner mounted on the vehicle based on a start request transmitted from a user's terminal to start the air conditioner mounted on the vehicle,
If the vehicle speed or position of the vehicle changes after the start request is sent , or after the start request is sent , the vehicle is unlocked, the driver is seated in the vehicle, or the vehicle is parked. If an operation to release a brake or an operation to turn on an ignition switch of the vehicle is performed on the vehicle, the air conditioner is not started based on the start request;
In-vehicle device. An on-vehicle device of the vehicle that starts the air conditioner mounted on the vehicle based on a start request transmitted from a user's terminal to start the air conditioner mounted on the vehicle,
The startup request defines a valid time for starting the air conditioner,
If the vehicle runs after receiving the start request and before starting the air conditioner based on the start request, or after receiving the start request and before starting the air conditioner based on the start request, If an operation corresponding to a pre-driving stage of the vehicle is performed on the vehicle before starting, the air conditioner is not started based on the start request even within the valid time. ,
In-vehicle device. If the vehicle is running after receiving the start request and before starting the air conditioner based on the start request, and the vehicle is running when the valid time elapses, not starting the air conditioner based on the
The in-vehicle device according to claim 2. An information processing device that is communicatively connected to a vehicle and starts an air conditioner mounted on the vehicle based on a start request transmitted from a user terminal to start the air conditioner installed in the vehicle,
If the vehicle speed or position of the vehicle changes after the start request is sent , or after the start request is sent , the vehicle is unlocked, the driver is seated in the vehicle, or the vehicle is parked. If an operation to release a brake or an operation to turn on an ignition switch of the vehicle is performed on the vehicle, the air conditioner is not started based on the start request;
Information processing device. An information processing device that is communicatively connected to a vehicle and starts an air conditioner mounted on the vehicle based on a start request transmitted from a user terminal to start the air conditioner installed in the vehicle,
The startup request defines a valid time for starting the air conditioner,
If the vehicle runs after receiving the start request and before starting the air conditioner based on the start request , or after receiving the start request and starting the air conditioner based on the start request. not starting the air conditioner based on the start request even within the valid time period if an operation corresponding to a stage before the vehicle starts running is performed on the vehicle before the start request;
Information processing device. The air conditioner is started based on a start request for starting the air conditioner mounted on the vehicle, which is executed by an on-vehicle device of the vehicle or an information processing device capable of communicating with the vehicle and transmitted from a user terminal. A remote starting method for starting,
If the vehicle speed or position of the vehicle changes after the start request is sent , or after the start request is sent , the vehicle is unlocked, the driver is seated in the vehicle, or the vehicle is parked. If an operation to release a brake or an operation to turn on an ignition switch of the vehicle is performed on the vehicle, the air conditioner is not started based on the start request;
Remote starting method. The air conditioner is started based on a start request for starting the air conditioner mounted on the vehicle, which is executed by an on-vehicle device of the vehicle or an information processing device capable of communicating with the vehicle and transmitted from a user terminal. A remote starting method for starting,
The startup request defines a valid time for starting the air conditioner,
If the vehicle runs after receiving the start request and before starting the air conditioner based on the start request , or after receiving the start request and starting the air conditioner based on the start request. not starting the air conditioner based on the start request even within the valid time period if an operation corresponding to a stage before the vehicle starts running is performed on the vehicle before the start request;
Remote starting method. The air conditioning system includes an on-vehicle device of a vehicle and an information processing device that can communicate with the vehicle, and starts the air conditioning system based on a start request for starting the air conditioning system mounted on the vehicle, which is transmitted from a user terminal. A remote starting system,
If the vehicle speed or position of the vehicle changes after the start request is sent , or after the start request is sent , the vehicle is unlocked, the driver is seated in the vehicle, or the vehicle is parked. If an operation to release a brake or an operation to turn on an ignition switch of the vehicle is performed on the vehicle, the air conditioner is not started based on the start request;
Remote starting system. The air conditioning system includes an on-vehicle device of a vehicle and an information processing device that can communicate with the vehicle, and starts the air conditioning system based on a start request for starting the air conditioning system mounted on the vehicle, which is transmitted from a user terminal. A remote starting system,
The startup request defines a valid time for starting the air conditioner,
If the vehicle runs after receiving the start request and before starting the air conditioner based on the start request , or after receiving the start request and starting the air conditioner based on the start request. not starting the air conditioner based on the start request even within the valid time period if an operation corresponding to a stage before the vehicle starts running is performed on the vehicle before the start request;
Remote starting system.

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