JPH05260605A - Monitoring device with malfunction alarm display - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To rapidly conduct emergency measures by a supervisor by generating alarm sound when a malfunction occurs, switching an ordinary display screen to an alarm screen, stopping the sound when a switching key on the alarm screen is pressed, and switching the screen to a detail screen. CONSTITUTION:When a monitoring device receives a malfunction occurrence signal, it generates alarm sound, simultaneously automatically switches an ordinary display screen 1 to an alarm screen 2, and displays a message regarding processing. When a supervisor presses a validation key 7 on the screen 2, the sound is stopped. Then, when a screen switching key 6 is pressed, the screen 2 is switched to a detail screen 3 which displays malfunction detail information, a processing method guidance, a state display, etc. The device forms the screens 2 and 3 containing messages in malfunction occurring order, decides priority when a plurality of malfunctions occur, and decides a display order of the screen 2. Thus, emergency measures by the supervisor can be rapidly and efficiently conducted. xx occurs at xx, and please execute xx processing.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention is a part of an information control device for collectively managing data transmission in a vehicle system,
The present invention relates to a monitor device that centrally manages information and transmits it to an observer.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, when an abnormality occurs in a vehicle system, a buzzer sounds and a message is displayed in a fixed area (fixed message area) for displaying a message on a monitor screen for centrally managing information. I was able to understand the details of the abnormality.

When displaying a message in the fixed message area in this way, due to the limited space, only a message that conveys only the outline of the abnormality can be displayed, and the content for notifying the abnormality is limited.

As a means for solving this, Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2-207
As in the 399 publication, when an abnormality occurs, a sufficient amount of information is secured by allocating an area where the abnormality message can be overlaid and displayed on the normal display screen. You can also see an abnormal message display method that automatically disappears after displaying, and returns to the normal display screen.

Further, as in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 63-292295, there is a possibility that the content recognition may be insufficient in displaying data such as an abnormal message in a limited space. Therefore, the information importance of the screen data is determined. However, it is also seen that the degree of recognition of information is improved by enlarging the screen element corresponding to the highly important data.

[0006]

As described above, the expansion of screen elements according to the degree of importance of information seems to be effective in terms of improving the degree of recognition of data, but is insufficient in terms of securing the amount of information. Is. There is also a method to display a window on the normal display screen to display an error message or processing content. In this case, the amount of information can be secured, but if it is automatically deleted after the message is displayed, the supervisor will display the information. It is not possible to judge whether it has been recognized and there is a risk of missing information,
It is not preferable as an emergency information provision and warning means.

[0007]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has added an alarm means for automatically switching from a normal display screen to an alarm screen and a function for discriminating and displaying priorities among a plurality of abnormalities when an abnormality occurs. Is.

[0008]

In the monitor device of the present invention, when an abnormality occurs,
An alarm screen is created and an alarm is issued by automatically switching between the normal display screen and the alarm screen along with the alarm sound, and the alarm continues to be issued until the confirmation key is pressed. By displaying the error information on the alarm screen, the details of the error can be known at the same time as the alarm. By providing a screen selection key on the alarm screen, it is possible to move to the required screen without making complicated screen selections. When multiple anomalies occur, the priority of the anomaly contents is determined, the alarms are ranked, the alarms are displayed based on the priorities, and the one with the highest importance is given priority.

[0009]

EXAMPLES Examples will be described below.

FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 show the screen operation flow, and FIG. 4 shows
The example of a screen display and a screen transition diagram are shown. When the monitor receives an abnormal signal due to the occurrence of an abnormality, the normal display screen 1 is automatically switched to the alarm screen 2 together with an alarm sound. When an abnormal message, an abnormal content, or an emergency action is required, the alarm screen 2 displaying the action content is displayed together with an alarm sound for a certain period of time, and then the normal display screen 1 is displayed for a certain period of time, and the alarm screen 2 is again displayed for a certain period of time. The display of the normal display screen 1 is repeated, and an alarm for notifying that an abnormality has occurred is continuously issued until the confirmation key 7 provided on the alarm screen 2 is pressed. When the observer judges that he / she has recognized the alarm, he depresses the confirmation key 7 to stop the alarm and return to the normal display screen 1.

By pressing the screen switching key 6 provided on the alarm screen 2, it is possible to move to the detailed screen 3 displaying the details of the abnormality, the guidance of the processing method, the status display and the like.

By pressing the confirmation key 7 provided on the detail screen 3, the detail screen 3 can be switched to the normal display screen 1.

When the abnormal state is recovered during the alarm, the alarm is automatically erased without performing this operation, and the normal display screen 1 is displayed.
Switch to.

FIG. 3 shows a screen creation flowchart.

When an abnormality occurs, a message and an alarm screen 2 are created in the order of occurrence, and a detailed screen 3 is created. Further, the order of occurrence and the degree of importance are determined, and the messages are made to wait in the order of display.

At this time, the first occurrence abnormality is first displayed as the alarm screen 2. As for the display order, priority is given to priority over occurrence order, priority is given to occurrence order when the same level of importance is given, and priority is given to priority at the same time.

Similarly, the created detail screen 3 also determines the order of occurrence and the degree of importance, and waits in order.

When the order of abnormality information is determined, a list of abnormality information is created in order of priority. FIG. 5 shows an example of the list display screen. The list can be viewed as needed.
The abnormality that occurred will be recorded as a record even after the alarm is cleared and the status is recovered.

On the normal display screen 1, an abbreviated message 5 indicating that an abnormality has occurred is also displayed so that an outline of the occurrence event can be seen.
By pressing the scroll key 4 on the screen, the message 5
Scrolls to give you an overview of all the anomalies that have occurred.

The alarm method is the normal display screen 1 and the alarm screen 2.
Instead of switching, the alarm screen 2 and the detailed screen 3 may be switched, or the alarm may be displayed repeatedly. Further, instead of switching the screens, a method may be used in which a large frame is displayed on the normal display screen 1 so that the contents of the message can be recognized, and display and non-display are repeated on the screen.

In this method, as long as the display contents of the alarm screen 2 and the detailed screen 3 can be understood, a method of intermittent switching may be used. Further, in order to improve the degree of recognition as an alarm, the screen may be further blinked while the alarm screen is being displayed. Further, the alarm sound at the time of issuing an alarm may be a voice notifying the content of the abnormality.

The screen switching key 6 may be provided not only on the alarm screen 2 but also on a necessary screen so that the detailed screen 3 can be displayed.

The list of abnormality information is not limited to the priority order based on the order of occurrence and the degree of importance, and may be a time-series order as long as it is in a format that can be easily understood by the observer.

From such an embodiment, by switching the screens and repeatedly displaying the alarms, it is possible for the monitoring staff to sufficiently recognize the alarms, and the role of the alarms is improved.

By automatically switching to the alarm screen 2,
Since the details of the abnormality are displayed together with the alarm, the information that you want to know most can be recognized quickly, and necessary and sufficient information can be provided as an alarm.

The alarm screen 2 is automatically switched with the occurrence of an abnormality, but since automatic erasing of the screen is unsuitable as an alarm, a confirmation key 7 is provided on the alarm screen 2 and an alarm is issued until the confirmation key 7 is pressed. By continuing to issue it, it is possible to confirm that the watchman has recognized the alarm. Abnormality information can be sufficiently provided on the alarm screen 2, but when switching screens in order to know more detailed contents, in the conventional method, a self-judgment was made from the representative failure message and the necessary screen was called by panel selection. The vehicle monitor device centrally manages device information and driving state information inside the vehicle. Although the amount of information handled is very large, the amount of information that can be displayed on the monitor is limited, and a huge amount of information is managed. Since it is displayed, the number of screens increases. In recent years, the number of monitor devices using touch panels has increased, and a selection panel is displayed on a part of the screen.
The screen selection panel that can be described on the limited screen space is also limited. Furthermore, the monitor screen configuration is complicated due to the huge amount of information. In an emergency, when you want to get information quickly, such screen selection operation becomes a hindrance and burdens the surveillance staff. By providing the screen switching key 6 on the alarm screen 2 and pressing the screen switching key 6, it is possible to switch from the alarm screen 2 to the detailed screen 3 and retrieve the necessary information without performing complicated operations as in the past. The burden on the observer can be reduced.

By prioritizing the messages, an alarm is issued from an abnormality that is important and urgent, so that the role of the alarm is improved.

By creating a list of abnormality information, a large amount of information can be easily checked, and the abnormality information can be confirmed even after the alarm is cleared.

By displaying the omission message on the normal display screen 1, it is possible to confirm what kind of abnormality is occurring on the normal display screen 1.

Although the above-mentioned embodiment relates to the vehicle monitor, the alarm / display means is not limited to the vehicle.
It can be used for a monitoring device using a monitor or the like.

[0031]

According to the present invention, when an abnormality occurs, an alarm is issued by automatic switching of the alarm screen to notify the observer of the abnormality, call attention, and provide sufficient information as an alarm to provide correct information. Can be recognized, and the action for the abnormality can be quickly performed.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a basic flow chart of alarm issuance / screen operation.

FIG. 2 is a flowchart of alarm issuance / screen operation including screen selection operation.

FIG. 3 is a screen creation flowchart.

FIG. 4 is a screen display example and screen transition diagram.

FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram of a display example of a list screen.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 ... Normal display screen, 2 ... Alarm screen, 3 ... Detail screen, 6 ...
Screen switching key, 7 ... Confirmation key.

Claims (1)

[Claims] 1. A vehicle monitor device for centrally monitoring information relating to vehicle driving and equipment operation, and displaying necessary information, when an abnormality occurs, the abnormality content is displayed on the screen and a screen selection key is provided. It is characterized in that it has a function of creating an alarm screen, automatically switching between the normal display screen and the alarm screen together with an alarm sound, issuing an alarm, determining the priority among a plurality of abnormal information, and displaying it. Monitor device with error alarm and error display.