JPH0237116Y2 - - Google Patents

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[Detailed description of the invention] "Industrial Application Field" This invention relates to a vehicle operation control device that can be used for regularly operated buses, trains, trains, etc.

``Prior Art'' Among vehicles, especially buses, it has become common for one-man buses to be driven by one driver. In addition to driving the vehicle, a one-man bus driver performs various operations such as collecting fares, starting the magnetic tape that broadcasts information inside the bus, adjusting subtitles for destination guidance to the destination, and opening and closing doors. ing.

``The problem that the idea aims to solve'' Before the one-man bus driver starts operating,
Setting the in-train guidance magnetic tape that matches the route to be operated on the broadcasting device, adjusting the display state of destination display subtitles to match the desired destination,
It is necessary to perform operations such as returning the fare table installed in the car to its initial state.

Furthermore, in order to broadcast the name of the next stop once the train has started operating, it is necessary to activate the in-train guidance broadcast tape.

However, since drivers have to travel on several routes in one day, they must perform initial setting operations each time they arrive at a turning point.

As described above, conventionally, the amount of operation required is large, both when setting the initial state at the start of operation and during operation, which imposes a heavy burden.

On the other hand, from the passenger's perspective, when the vehicle approaches a turn-around stop or station, it is convenient for the destination guide display of the vehicle to display the turn-around destination. However, it is impossible and dangerous for the driver to change the direction of the destination while driving.

This idea took into consideration various conditions such as these,
The purpose of this paper is to propose an operation control device that reduces the burden on the driver and improves service for passengers.

``Means for solving the problem'' This invention provides control signals to controlled devices such as a destination guidance display device, an in-vehicle guidance broadcast device, and a fare display device installed in a vehicle, as well as to these multiple controlled devices. A travel control device to be operated, a travel pulse generator that provides a signal representing the distance traveled by the vehicle to the travel control device, and a travel pulse generator that can be detachably attached to the travel control device from the outside and can be attached to the travel control device from the start of the trip to the end of the trip. A vehicle operation control device is constituted by a read-only memory that stores control information necessary to control the necessary controlled equipment from the start of operation to the end of operation.

According to this invention, all the control information necessary for, for example, one day's operation by each individual driver is written in a read-only memory. The driver receives the read-only memory and the cassette tape for in-car guidance announcements from the operation manager along with the operation instructions (commonly called starf), and inserts them into the control device of the designated vehicle.

By plugging the read-only memory into the control device, the control device can read the first data stored in the read-only memory.
Reads the initial setting conditions for the route to be operated, controls the destination guide direction curtain to display the destination according to the initial setting conditions, and also controls the number of the in-train guidance broadcast tape to be used and the channel number to be used. is displayed on the digital display. Furthermore, control is performed to return the fare display inside the train to its initial state, and to return the state of the numbered ticket issuing machine to its initial state.

Therefore, the driver confirms the number of the cassette tape to be used, attaches it to the in-vehicle guidance broadcasting device, and sets the channel to be used, completing the initial setting.

The driver can head to the first stop in this state, and is freed from the task of performing various setting operations at the start of work.

At the first stop, distance information to the next stop and various control information to be carried out along the way are read from the read-only memory.

When a vehicle leaves its first stop and begins traveling, travel pulses are input to the control device and the distance traveled is accumulated. When the integrated value reaches a predetermined distance value, the operation control device controls the designated controlled device based on the control information read from the read-only memory. In other words, for example, when the train departs from a stop and travels 100 meters, the on-board guidance broadcasting device is activated and the next stop name is broadcast inside the train. Also, in synchronization with this, the next stop name is displayed on the in-train guidance display.

Furthermore, since the route is determined, the positions for turning right and left are also determined, so the turn signals can be automatically controlled. Also, when approaching the next stop, a sign indicating that the vehicle is entering the stop can be displayed to the following vehicles.

When the train arrives at the next stop, the cumulative distance value is reset to zero and the stop display inside the train changes to the next stop name. At the same time, the distance value to the next stop and control information to be performed during that time are read from the read-only memory.

In this way, each time the vehicle arrives at a stop, the distance to the next stop and control information are read out, and the control information is repeatedly executed at the designated point. Further, for example, when the vehicle passes a predetermined number of stops, control is performed to advance the display state of the fare display by one. Additionally, changes in the issue number of the numbered ticket can be automatically performed.

In particular, just before arriving at the final stop, the destination guide display can be changed to the name of the return destination. Therefore, passengers waiting to board a return bus can prepare to board the bus when the bus with their desired destination displayed has arrived, and the service to passengers can be improved.

In this way, according to this invention, by writing all the operations performed by the driver into memory, the operation control device controls each device on behalf of the driver, greatly reducing the burden on the driver. can be reduced to It can also improve the service to passengers.

``Example of the invention'' Figure 1 shows an example of this invention. 10 in the diagram
1 shows an existing in-vehicle guidance broadcasting device. This in-vehicle guidance broadcasting device 101 includes a tape player 102, an audio amplifier 103a, and a tape stop signal amplifier 103.
b, selector switch 104, and in-vehicle speaker 10
5 and an external speaker 106.

The tape 107 used in the tape player 102 has broadcast contents 201a, 201 as shown in FIG.
In addition to the track 202 on which the tapes 201b, 201c, . . . Reference numeral 108 denotes a tape drive control device, which performs an operation to stop the running of the tape 107 when the tape automatic stop signal 203 is reproduced.

Conventionally, a manual switch is connected to this tape drive control device 108, and when the driver manually operates this manual switch, the tape 107 is started, and the content 201 recorded on the track 202 is started.
Play one of a, 201b, 201c, ...,
This is broadcast by the internal speaker 105, and the next stop name is broadcast.

Furthermore, when the passenger door is opened, the selector switch 104 connects the amplifier 103a to the external speaker 106 in conjunction with the opening of the door, and the tape player 102 is activated to play a numbered ticket from the broadcasting track 202, for example. Please do not bring dangerous items with you.'', etc., will be announced.

Therefore, conventionally, the driver is required to operate a switch to broadcast the name of the next stop at an appropriate driving position after leaving the stop.

In this way, conventionally, the heavy workload of drivers has hindered the improvement of services for passengers.

In contrast, this invention aims to provide a vehicle operation control device that can eliminate both of these obstacles, reduce the driver's workload, and improve the service to passengers.

In FIG. 1, 109 indicates this operation control device. This example shows a case where the operation control device is configured by a microcomputer. As is well known, a microcomputer houses a central processing unit (hereinafter referred to as CPU) 111 and a program that operates this CPU 111 in a predetermined order.
ROM 112 and immediately readable memory that stores data that is sequentially loaded, so-called RAM 113
and an input port 114 for taking in data are the main components.

In this invention, in addition to the main components of the microcomputer, a read-only memory 110, such as a ROM, stores various control information necessary from the start of operation of the vehicle to the end of operation in a predetermined order.
and a counter 115 for accumulating the distance traveled,
The counter 115 counts the running pulses input from the running pulse generator 116, compares this counted value with the distance information read out from the memory 110, and reads out the read-only memory 110 by detecting a match. The configuration is such that the addresses are sequentially incremented.

Although a part of the RAM 113 can actually be used as the counter 115, in order to simplify the explanation, the counter 115 will be provided separately and explained here.

The driving pulse generator 116 may be one that generates pulses in conjunction with the rotation of a wheel or a propeller shaft, for example, and is configured by, for example, attaching a turnout to a wire that transmits rotation to a speedometer, and attaching a rotation sensor to this turnout. can do. For example, assuming that 20 pulses are obtained during one rotation of the wheel, and the diameter of the wheel is 1 meter, the distance traveled can be detected with a resolution of about 16 cm per pulse. Therefore, by having the counter 115 integrate the travel pulses, the travel distance can be integrated with an accuracy of about 16 centimeters. The mileage data accumulated by the counter 115 is taken into the CPU 111 through the input port 114, and compared with the distance information stored in the register 118. When a match is detected, the mileage data is transferred from the read-only memory 110 to the register 117.
The system is configured to control various devices using the control information extracted from the system.

Figure 3 shows an example of an operation instruction document. This operation instruction document describes the daily crew duties.

For example, the traffic order may be pasted on a board 500 equipped with a read-only memory 110 as shown in FIG. 5, or a transparent plastic bag 50 may be attached to the board 500.
The read-only memory 110 and the operation instruction sheet can be integrated by inserting the operation instruction document into the plastic bag 501. 5
03, the read-only memory 110 is connected to the operation control device 10.
9 shows a contact portion for electrical connection.

FIG. 4 shows an example of the contents of data written into the read-only memory 110 based on the operation instruction sheet shown in FIG. 3. Column A shown in FIG. 4 shows data used during operation written in the operation order. Column B shows data used during operation, column C shows data used during operation, and column D shows data used during operation.

Row 114 shown in operation data column A shown in Figure 4
“A0101” written at 0 represents a unique number assigned to this read-only memory 110. E01, E0 listed in each operation data column A, B, C, D
2, E03, and E04 each represent the service number.

In each column A to D, the first column "Teiriyujiyo" indicates the number of the stop. The stop numbers are encoded with codes such as D001 to D006.

"Kiyori" in the second column describes distance information between each stop. "Time" in the third column indicates the time required between each stop, and "Tape No." in the fourth column indicates the number of the cassette tape used for in-train guidance announcements and the channel number used. The cassette tape number and channel number used are in each column A, B,
Initial setting lines 1150, 1260, 13 for C and D
70, 1470, and not in other lines. In other words, the cassette tape number and channel number used only during initial settings are displayed on the display 129.
(See Figure 1). The last digit of the code "C0011" representing the cassette tape number represents the channel number.

"In" in the fifth column indicates control information indicating the number of tape feeds. In other words, it controls whether to send one stop name recorded on the tape 107 and stop the tape 107, or to send two stop names and stop it.
"C" represents no feed, and "C ₁ " represents one feed.

“Houkou Maku” in the sixth column indicates control information for controlling the destination guide display 136. This control information is initialization lines 1150, 1260, 137
In addition to the control information lines 1210, 1320, which are read at the stop one stop before the final destination,
It is also written in each line of 1420 and 1540, and shows how the control is performed so that the return destination guidance display state is displayed at the stop one stop before the final destination. In the other lines, only "C" is written and the display is not changed. For example, in the destination guidance control code "C0606", the first two digits (06) indicate control information for controlling the destination guidance display before and after, and the last two digits (06) control the destination guidance display installed at the entrance/exit. Indicates the control information to be used. By making it possible to control the front and rear destination guidance display devices and the destination guidance display device on the entrance/exit side separately in this way, it is possible to change only the direction curtain on the entrance/exit side when passing through a stopover.

"Unchin" in the seventh column indicates control information for the fare display installed inside the train. This control information “C01”
Or, by "C02", the fare display 137 (first
(see figure).

“In” in the eighth column is information representing the number of steps of change in the fare display 137. "C" means no delivery, "C ₁ "
represents control information for sending the fare display status one step.

"Seiri" in the ninth column indicates control information for controlling the numbered ticket issuing machine 139 shown in FIG. "C ₁ " in this column indicates initial setting information, and the numbered ticket issuing machine 13
9 to the initial state. “In” in the 10th column indicates control information for advancing the state of the numbered ticket issuing machine 139. "C" indicates no sending, and "C ₁ " indicates control information that increments the state by one.

"Hyōjiki" in the 11th column indicates control information for controlling the in-train guidance display 140 (see FIG. 1) provided inside the train to display the name of the next stop. This control information is initialization lines 1150, 1260, 1370, 1
480, the next stop name display 14
Initialize 0. "In" in the 12th column indicates control information that determines how many steps the display state of the in-vehicle guidance display 140 should be advanced. "C" is control information for executing no feed, and "C ₁ " is control information for executing one step feed.

Such various control information is stored in the read-only memory 11.
0, and the rows of the read-only memory 110 are read out in order from the lowest number to execute the control information written in each row.

The read address is incremented to read the next row when the distance information counted by the counter 115 matches the distance information stored in the register 118.

For example, at line 1150 an initialization operation is performed. This initial setting operation causes the time display 13 to
7:50 is displayed on the cassette tape and channel number display 129, and tape No. 1 and channel 1 are displayed on the cassette tape and channel number display 129. Furthermore, the destination guide display 136
displays "Hakata" using the control information "06" and "06". The in-vehicle guidance display 140 cues up the subtitles that display the route from Tokyo to Hakata based on the control information "C001." In the state where cueing has been performed, the display is in a non-display state.

In this initialized state, the train is forwarded to the first stop. At this time, the counter 115 is maintained in a state in which it does not count running pulses. When you operate the start switch at the first stop, counter 11
The non-operating state of No. 5 is released, and the state is controlled to take in running pulses. At the same time, the data in row 1160 is read from read-only memory 110, and distance information "900 m" to the next stop is stored in register 118. Control information C or C ₁ for each device is also stored in the register 117 .

When the train departs from the first stop and travels a predetermined distance, for example, 100 meters, the central processing unit 111 detects this state using a program stored in the ROM 112, and activates the in-train guidance broadcasting device 101 to announce the name of the next stop. To broadcast. Along with this, fare display 1
37, the numbered ticket issuing machine 139, and the in-vehicle guidance display 140 each increments the state by one according to the control information "C ₁ " stored in the register 117. Therefore, the next stop name "Nagoya" is displayed on the in-train guidance display 140.

When you arrive at the next stop "Nagoya", go to counter 1.
A count of 15 matches the distance information stored in register 118, at which point row 1170 is read.
This reading operation changes the distance information to "500m". In line 1170, the number of steps on the in-vehicle guide tape is "1", there is no change in the destination guide display 136,
No change to fare display 137, numbered ticket issuing machine 1
39 change step is "1", in-car guidance display 1
At the 40 change steps, each control information of "1" is read.

When the train departs from "Nagoya" and travels "100m", the central processing unit 111 detects this and broadcasts information on the inside of the train, a numbered ticket issuing machine 139, and an inside guidance display 140.
advances the state by one step. Therefore, the next stop "Shin-Osaka" is displayed on the in-train guidance display 140. Therefore, the central processing unit 111 constitutes distance value coincidence detection means and reading means for incrementing the read address.

In this way, each time the vehicle arrives at each stop, the control information written on each line is read out, and each device is controlled based on the control information.

If there are no passengers getting on or off at the stop, the bus will pass without stopping.
When the count value of 5 matches the distance information stored in register 118, the next row is read out. Further, along with the read operation, the count value of the counter 115 is reset and initialized.

At the stop one stop before the last stop, the control information on the destination direction curtain is "C02" as shown in line 1210.
02". Based on this control information, the destination direction curtain 136 is changed to the return destination "Tokyo" after traveling 100 meters from "Kokura".

When the terminal arrives at "Hakata", line 1260 is read out, initialization of each device is executed, and preparations for turning back are executed. Since the subsequent operation is the same as the operation from the start, the following explanation will be omitted.

In this manner, at the turnaround point for each trip, the initialization and settings of each device necessary for turnback are sequentially executed based on the control information written in the read-only memory 110.

``Effects of the invention'' As mentioned above, according to this invention, various control information necessary from the start of the operation to the end of the operation is written in the read-only memory handed to the driver. Instead, the operation control device 109 can control all the devices. Therefore, the driver's effort can be reduced. Passengers will also benefit from improved services.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

Fig. 1 is a block diagram for explaining an embodiment of this invention, Fig. 2 is a front view for explaining the recorded contents of the in-train guidance broadcast tape, and Fig. 3 is a front view showing an example of the operation instruction sheet. Figure 4 is a diagram for explaining an example of control information written in the read-only memory, which is the main part of this invention, and Figure 5 is a front view showing an example in which the read-only memory and the operation command are integrated. It is a diagram. 101...In-vehicle guidance broadcasting device, 109...Operation control device, 110...Read-only memory, 115...
...Counter, 116...Travel pulse generator, 13
6...Destination display, 137...Fare display, 13
9... Numbered ticket issuing machine, 140... In-car information display.

Claims (1)

[Scope of Claim for Utility Model Registration] A. Controlled equipment such as a destination guide display, in-vehicle guidance broadcasting device, fare display, etc. installed in a vehicle, and B. An operation control device that applies control signals to the controlled equipment to operate it. C. A travel pulse generator that provides a signal representing the travel distance of the vehicle to this travel control device; D. An integrating means for counting the travel pulses output from this travel pulse generator; E. From the start of operation to the end of operation of the vehicle. The control information necessary to control the above-mentioned controlled equipment is written,
a read-only memory detachably attached to the operation control device; A vehicle operation control device comprising: and G reading means for incrementing the read address of the read-only memory in a state in which the coincidence detecting means detects a coincidence.