JPH0540969U - Vehicle running condition recorder - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] (Corrected) [Purpose] To provide a device that can automatically record the arrival time at the customer and the time when the customer departed, and easily grasp the business entity and have high reliability. Obtain data and use it to encourage economic driving and to guide safe driving. [Structure] A distance pulse generator that generates an electric pulse signal according to the number of rotations of an axle, a clock pulse generator, and an internal clock are provided, and a signal output from both generators and time data from the internal clock are used for departure. A running state recorder A that obtains and stores running state data such as time, stop time, running distance, running speed, and speed change, and an individual IC memory card that temporarily stores the data stored in the running state recorder B, and a data processor installed at the business office, which reads the traveling state data stored in the IC memory card and prints out the traveling state data such as the departure time and the management data obtained based on the data. Become.

Description

[Detailed description of the device]

[0001]

[Industrial applications]

 The present invention is a device for recording the running state of a company car used for business activities, or for recording the running state of a company car used as a company car when the car is also used as a company car. Regarding

[0002]

[Prior Art]

 Currently, many automobiles are used for company use.However, for example, when visiting a customer for the purpose of sales or maintenance service, driving with a company car is a business activity itself. From a standpoint, there is a desire to understand the driving conditions of a car in detail. Especially when visiting customers many times a day, it is very important to know the actual time and time when each customer left the customer, and it is very important to know the sales entity. It is extremely important to know what kind of driving was done from the standpoint of encouraging economical driving and safe driving. In order to meet such a demand, there has been a device for recording the running state of a vehicle. This device is installed near the driver's seat, and has a departure button and a stop button on the front panel, and when the customer arrives at the customer, he pushes the stop button by hand, while finishing the business By pressing the departure button when departing, the time when the departure or stop button was pressed was specified by the built-in clock, and this time was recorded in the built-in memory. When the employee returns to work after completing one day's work, the time data accumulated in the built-in memory is output by the built-in printer, or the contents of the built-in memory are installed in the office by connecting a cable. The data was transferred to a processing device, a simple calculation was performed by the data processing device, and then the calculation result was output by a printer attached to the processing device.

However, in such a conventional device, since the depressing operation of the departure and stop buttons is performed manually, it is not only complicated, but a busy sales person may forget the depressing operation. There may be doubts about the reliability of the data obtained. Further, since the pressing operation is manual, there is a possibility that fraud occurs.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and provides a device capable of automatically recording an arrival time at a customer and a time when the customer departs from the customer, thereby providing a business entity. Can be grasped without the need for the sales person to work, and it is possible to obtain highly reliable data. At the same time, speed changes during driving as well as speed changes etc. are automatically The records will be used to encourage economic driving and guide safe driving.

[0005]

[Means for Solving the Problems]

 In order to achieve such an object, the present invention provides a distance pulse generator mounted on each automobile, which generates an electric pulse signal according to the number of rotations of an axle, and a clock pulse generator which generates a clock pulse every unit time. It has an internal clock and uses the signals output from both generators and the time data from the internal clocks to obtain running state data such as departure time, stop time, mileage, running speed, and speed changes. A running condition recorder for automatically storing the data in a built-in memory, and an individual IC memory card detachably attached to the running condition recorder for temporarily storing the data stored in the built-in memory of the running condition recorder, The IC memory card can be installed at a business site and the running state data stored in the IC memory card can be read to determine when the vehicle starts and stops. Travel distance, travel speed, there is provided a traveling state recording device constituted car data traveling state of the speed change or the like, as well as the management data obtained on the basis of these data from a data processor for printing out.

As an example of the running state recorder, a distance pulse generator that generates an electric pulse signal according to the rotation speed of the axle and a clock pulse generator that generates a clock pulse at every unit time are provided. A speed detection unit that counts the number of clock pulses generated between the distance pulse generator and the generation of the next distance pulse, and calculates speed data based on this count, and a distance that is sequentially detected by the speed detection unit. When the speed data for each pulse cycle is compared with each other, and if the difference is equal to or greater than a certain value, the speed change storage unit that stores the subsequent speed data and the speed detected by the speed detection unit are substantially When it is determined that the vehicle is stopped, the stop time is stored by referring to the internal clock that ticks the absolute time, and after the stop, a new distance pulse is recorded. When the occurrence of a vehicle occurs, it is determined that the vehicle has started traveling, and a stop / departure time storage unit that stores the departure time and a travel distance storage unit that stores the travel distance between each customer by counting the distance pulses. Those that have can be adopted.

It is preferable that personal identification information is recorded on the IC memory card, and that the act of mounting the IC memory card on the running condition recorder also serves as a recording start command for the running condition recorder.

In the report output from the printer attached to the data processing device, a column in which each stop time is described together with data on the running state such as departure time, stop time, running distance, running speed, speed change, etc. Corresponding to the above, it is hoped that a column will be provided in which the customer's name, requirements for visit, etc. will be described by himself.

[0009]

[Action]

 Such a vehicle running state recording device is used, for example, as follows. The salesperson receives his or her own IC memory card, which has identification information written in, when he or she leaves the company in the morning or when he departs for the first visit to the customer on that day from the management department of the company. Next, while riding in the company car, insert the IC memory card into the running condition recorder fixed near the driver's seat, read the individual identification information from the running condition recorder, and then remove it from the running condition recorder. .. From this point onward, there will be no operation on the running condition recorder until the end of the day's outside business activities, and the salesperson will visit the customer as usual without being aware of the operation of the running condition recorder. On the other hand, the running condition recorder indirectly stores the arrival time and the departure time of the customer by storing the stop time and the departure time of the vehicle in the internal memory, and at the same time, the running speed and speed. Data on the running state such as changes is also stored in the built-in memory.

Then, when one day out-of-office business activity is over and when returning to the company, the IC memory card is mounted on the running condition recorder again and the data in the built-in memory of the running condition recorder is transferred to the IC memory card. .. At this time, the running condition recorder checks whether or not the IC memory card currently inserted is correct by comparing it with the individual identification information read at the time of starting, and transfers data only when it is confirmed to be correct. I do. Then, the IC memory card that has received the data in this way is handed over to the management department of the company.

The IC memory card handed over to the management department of the company is installed in the data processor installed in the department concerned, and the running state data stored in the IC memory card is read and the vehicle is started. Data on running conditions such as time, stop time, mileage, running speed, and speed changes, and management data obtained based on these data are printed out, which is useful for understanding the actual sales activities of the sales person.

Further, as a specific example of the running condition recorder, as described in claim 2, it is provided with a speed detection unit, a speed change storage unit, an internal clock, a stop / start time storage unit, and a travel distance storage unit. If so, the operation of this running condition recorder is as follows. The speed detection unit detects the speed by counting the time between the distance pulses that are intermittently generated according to the number of rotations of the axle using the clock pulse. The speed change recording unit compares the speed data that are preceding and succeeding in the speed data for each period of the distance pulse that is sequentially detected by the speed detecting unit, and stores the subsequent speed data if the difference is a certain value or more. By doing so, the speed after change is stored in the built-in memory when there is a speed change over a certain value. The difference in speed change may be positive or negative, and it is possible to store only acceleration or both acceleration and deceleration. The stop / departure time storage section, when the speed detection section detects a state indicating that the vehicle has stopped or started traveling, the stop time and start of traveling are referred to by referring to the internal clock that indicates the absolute time. Store time in internal memory. Further, the traveling distance storage unit stores the traveling distance between each customer when moving from one customer to the next customer by counting the distance pulses.

When personal identification information is written in the IC memory card, the IC memory card of another person is not used by mistake, and the running state recorder verifies the personal identification information written in the IC memory card. With the configuration, an alarm or the like can be sounded to notify when an incorrect IC memory card is inserted. When the IC memory card is attached to the running condition recorder also as a recording start command for the running condition recorder, the manual operation for making the running condition recorder recordable can be omitted. Therefore, the operation is simplified and the start command is never forgotten.

Furthermore, if a column for describing the customer name, visit requirements, etc. is provided next to the column showing each stop time of the report printed out by the data processing device, By writing the necessary items in the fields, the sales person can recognize each numerical data in relation to the individual customer, and can grasp the sales entity in detail. In addition, since the report after entering the customer's name, requirements for visit, etc. automatically becomes the format of the daily business report, this recording paper can be used as it is as the daily business report.

[0015]

【Example】

 Next, the details of the present invention will be described based on the illustrated embodiment. As shown in FIG. 1, the vehicle running state recording apparatus of the present invention includes a running state recording device A mounted on each vehicle, a data processing device C installed in a business office, and the running state recording device A. It is composed of an IC memory card B which mediates data transfer between the data processing devices C.

The running condition recorder A has a function of automatically recording the running condition data such as departure time, stop time, running distance, running speed, and speed change in the built-in memory, and an IC memory card on the front panel. It has an insertion opening 1 for mounting B. At the time of starting, the running condition recorder A simply mounts the IC memory card B and reads the individual identification information and issues an operation start command. After that, the IC memory card B is removed from the running condition recorder A. Then, at the end of the daytime out-of-office business activities, all the data is automatically processed except that the data accumulated in the internal memory is transferred to the IC memory card B by mounting the IC memory card B on the running condition recorder A again. Operation buttons are not required. The elimination of the operation button contributes to miniaturization of the running condition recorder A and to not letting the sales person be overly aware that the running condition recorder A is operating, and also requires manual intervention. By reducing the room, it is important to prevent data destruction and intentional data processing operations due to operational mistakes by the salesman. In this embodiment, only the insertion slot 1 is provided on the outer surface of the running condition recorder A, and the action of inserting the IC memory card B itself also serves as a command for data transfer to the IC memory card B. It is also possible to provide a transfer button separately.

As a specific configuration of the running condition recorder A, for example, the one shown in the block diagram of FIG. 2 can be adopted. The running state recorder A in the illustrated example is provided with a speed detection unit 3, a speed change storage unit 4, a stop / start time storage unit 5, and a travel distance storage unit 6.

The speed detection unit 1 receives a rotational force from a transmission gear of a vehicle through a flexible cable and generates an electric pulse signal corresponding to the rotation of an axle and a distance pulse generator 3a and a unit of time. It is mainly composed of a clock pulse generator 3b for generating a clock pulse and a speed calculator 3c for calculating a speed based on pulse signals from both generators. Although various configurations of the distance pulse generator are considered, for example, a plurality of blades that are rotated by the rotational force transmitted from the transmission gear of the vehicle are provided, and the light emitting element and the light receiving element are sandwiched between the blades. Considering that the mechanical rotation of the mission gear is converted into an electrical pulse signal by the light receiving element by configuring the elements oppositely and configuring the rotating blades to block the light traveling from the light emitting element to the light receiving element. To be done. In the speed calculation unit 3c, the distance corresponding to one cycle of the distance pulse signal output by the distance pulse generator 3a is stored in advance, and the distance of the clock pulse generated until the next distance pulse is input is stored. The velocity is calculated for each cycle of the distance pulse by counting the number. Although not shown, a comparison circuit and a storage circuit are provided in the speed detection unit 1, the upper limit speed is registered in advance in the comparison circuit, and if the speed exceeds the upper limit speed during traveling, the number of times and time are stored. You can

The speed change storage unit 4 stores the speed at this time when there is a speed change of a certain value or more during traveling from the standpoint of encouraging safe driving or economical driving. Can store only acceleration, or both acceleration and deceleration. As a concrete configuration of the speed change storage unit 4, for example, as shown in the figure, it is composed of a comparison circuit 4a and a storage circuit 4b, and the speed data for each cycle of the distance pulse obtained by the speed detection unit 3 is sequentially compared. 4a, speed data input successively before and after are compared with each other, and when the difference is larger than a predetermined value, the speed data input later is input to the storage circuit 4b. It is possible. It goes without saying that the speed difference is positive when detecting the acceleration state and negative when detecting the deceleration state. How much the speed data difference should be when instructing the memory operation should be determined in consideration of safe driving, economical driving, and memory saving. Since the speed change storage unit 4 does not store all speed changes, but only speed changes that lead to danger and significantly reduce fuel consumption, only important information can be collected and obtained. In addition, it requires little memory.

The stop / departure time storage unit 5 indirectly manages the arrival time at the customer and the departure time at the customer by storing the stop time and the departure time of the vehicle. Is the most important part for The stop / departure time storage unit 5 is, for example, as shown in the figure, a stop / departure detection unit 5a that receives speed data output from the speed detection unit 3 to detect stop / departure of the vehicle, and the stop / departure detection unit. When the stop detection signal and the departure detection signal are detected by 5a, an internal clock 5b that keeps an absolute time to know the time and a storage circuit 5c that stores the stop time and the departure time detected by the clock are provided. Mainly composed. The stop / departure detection unit 5a determines that the vehicle is in a stopped state when the speed data input from the speed detection unit 3 is substantially zero and outputs a stop detection signal. When a pulse is generated, that state is judged to be a departure state and a departure detection signal is output. However, if the stop detection signal is output immediately when the speed data becomes zero, there is a risk of detecting a signal stop or a temporary stop due to road congestion. In order to prevent such a temporary stop from being detected, for example, the stop state is judged to be a stop due to arrival at the destination and the stop detection signal is output only when the state where the speed data is zero continues for a certain time. Things to do are considered. In this case, it goes without saying that the time stored in the memory circuit 5c is a time that is a certain time earlier than the time when the stop detection signal is detected. Although not shown, it is also considered to detect arrival and departure from the destination by stopping the engine or starting the engine.Furthermore, the detection method based on the speed data and the detection method based on the stop / start of the engine are considered. It can also be combined. Since the internal clock is a standard for managing stop / departure times, it is preferable that the internal clock has a small error. In this embodiment, a general-purpose electronic quartz clock backed up by a lithium battery is used. The electronic quartz watch may be a separate chip or may be integrated with another circuit. In addition, the time adjustment and adjustment of the internal clock is configured to be possible only when a special tool or device possessed by the administrator is used so that the salesperson cannot operate it arbitrarily.

The traveling distance storage unit 6 stores the traveling distance from the previous customer to the next customer and also stores the cumulative traveling distance of one day. By calculating the number of distance pulses output from the device 3a by the running distance calculation unit 6a, the running distance between customers and the cumulative running distance of one day are calculated, and this value is stored in the storage circuit 6b. Is.

The data accumulated in the respective storage circuits 4b, 5c, 6b of the speed change storage unit 4, the stop / departure time storage unit 5, and the travel distance storage unit 6 are transferred via the data input / output unit 7. It is transferred to the IC memory card B. The storage circuits 4b, 5c, 6b may be provided separately on the built-in memory, or may be integrated by providing a large-capacity memory. The configuration of the running state recorder A shown above is merely an example, and other configurations may be adopted.

The IC memory card B is for transferring various data stored in the built-in memory of the running condition recorder A to the data processor C, and is composed of a RAM. As the RAM, it is possible to use a non-volatile memory that does not require backup even if it is backed up by a battery. By writing the identification information of each sales person to the IC memory card, and also writing the identification information of the sales person to the running condition recorder A, the identification information is collated when the IC memory card B is mounted. It is also possible to allow only the correct IC memory card B to be mounted, and to sound an alarm when the wrong IC memory card B is mounted.

Further, it is preferable that the mounting operation of the IC memory card B simultaneously serves as an operation start command to the running state recorder A. Such a function can be realized by detecting the state in which the IC memory card B is attached by mechanical or electronic means. For example, the identification performed when the IC memory card B is attached as described above. When the information collation work is completed, it is desired to issue an operation start command to the traveling state recorder A at the same time. Further, the running condition recorder A automatically transfers the data to the IC memory card B by reattaching the IC memory card B to the running condition recorder at the end of one-day work outside the office. Although the configuration is based on this, the configuration is such that the IC memory card B is always mounted in the running state recorder A, and data newly generated for the mounted IC memory card B is set. You can also write it all the time. In this way, the built-in memory of the running condition recorder A is not required, which can contribute to downsizing and cost reduction of the running condition recorder A.

The data processing device C has a function of reading data from the IC memory card B and printing out the data as it is or after performing arithmetic processing in a predetermined format. When the data transfer from the IC memory card B to the data processing device C is completed, a reset signal is sent at that stage to clear the data contents of the IC memory card B. As the data processing device C, as shown in FIG. 1, it is possible to adopt a structure in which a card reader 2 for reading an IC memory card is attached to a general-purpose personal computer 8 or it is possible to use a dedicated machine. Further, the dedicated data processor C is equipped with a printer or the like so that all the normal data processing is performed by the data processor C, and the output provided in the data processor C only when particularly advanced information processing is performed. A general-purpose personal computer or host computer can also be connected via the terminal. In addition, the data processing device C is equipped with a floppy disk, hard disk, etc., and accumulates and aggregates the data read by each salesman to obtain company-wide sales entity information or one-month sales entity information. Is also considered.

The data processing device C outputs various data in a predetermined format. For example, as an example of this format, as shown in FIG. 3, the time when the customer left the customer and the next customer There are multiple columns for printing out the distance and time to reach the destination, the stop time that is the arrival time at the customer, the stop time at the customer, etc. Also, it is possible to employ a system in which a salesperson has a column for handwriting the visit message. A report printed out in such a format can be used as a daily business report as it is because it accurately represents the daily business activities. Although not shown, it is also possible to appropriately provide a column for expressing the speed change by a numerical value or a graph and a column for recording the maximum speed. Further, a column for recording the number of times and the time when the speed exceeds the upper limit speed registered in advance may be provided.

In the vehicle running state recording device having such a configuration, the salesperson mounts the IC memory card B on the running state recording device A at the time of the first visit to the customer on that day, The operation is started by having A read the personal identification information registered in the IC memory card B. The completion of reading and the start of operation can be notified by turning on a buzzer or a lamp, and the salesperson removes the IC memory card B from the running condition recorder A when confirming that the running condition recorder A has started. After the running condition recorder A starts, the salesman does not touch the running condition recorder A at all, and the salesman does not have to be aware of the operation of the running condition recorder A. Make a first visit. On the other hand, the running condition recorder indirectly stores the arrival time and the departure time of the customer by storing the stop time and departure time of the vehicle in the built-in memory, and at the same time, the speed and the speed change during running are recorded. The running state data is also stored in the internal memory.

When the day-to-day business trip is over and the company returns to the company, the IC memory card B is reattached to the running condition recorder A and the data in the built-in memory of the running condition recorder is transferred to the IC memory card. Forward. At this time, the running condition recorder A collates the individual identification information of the IC memory card B currently installed with the individual identification information read at the time of starting, and if both the identification information match, the data transfer is permitted. On the other hand, if they do not match, the data transfer is rejected. After the data is transferred to the IC memory card B, the running condition recorder A erases the data in the built-in memory. When the data transfer to IC memory card B is completed, remove the IC memory card from the running condition recorder and hand the IC memory card to the management department of the company. This IC memory card is installed in the data processor installed in the department concerned and the data in the IC memory card is read, and the running state such as departure time, stop time, running distance, running speed, speed change, etc. The data and management data obtained based on these data are printed out. The present invention is premised on the transfer of data from the running condition recorder A to the data processor C by using the IC memory card B, but a portable data processor without using the IC memory card. It can be easily conceived from the present invention to transfer the data by directly connecting C to the running condition recorder A with a cable or the like.

According to the vehicle running state recording apparatus of the present invention, it is possible to indirectly know the arrival time and the departure time of the customer by recording the departure time and the stopping time of the vehicle. It becomes easier to understand the substance of. In addition, this device can also manage the time used for company use when providing a private car for company use, so the data that is the basis for the supply of gasoline and allowance is provided. You can also get it.

Further, in the above-mentioned embodiment, it is premised that the salesperson goes to the company to receive the IC memory card B, and returns the IC memory card B to the company when the day's business ends. In some cases, due to a business trip, IC memory card B cannot be returned within the same day, or in the morning, you may go directly from your home to your customer without going to work. In such a case, the salesperson will carry the IC memory card for two days, and two days will elapse from the mounting of the IC memory card B at the time of starting to the remounting of the IC memory card B. In such a case, it is necessary to stop the recording operation of the running condition recorder A when the vehicle is used for private purposes outside working hours. In order to be able to cope with such a situation, it is preferable that the running condition recorder A be configured to stop data recording when it is outside business hours. Such a structure can be easily realized by referring to the internal clock.

[0031]

[Effect of the device]

 The vehicle running state recording device of the present invention comprises a running state recorder mounted on each vehicle, an IC memory card and a data processor, and is automatically recorded in the internal memory of the running state recorder. Since it is assumed that the data on the running state such as the departure time, the stop time, the traveled distance, the traveled speed, and the speed change are passed to the data processing device via the IC memory card, the salesman comes to the office in the morning and At the time of departure to the first customer, the IC memory card was attached to the running condition recorder, the individual identification information was read by the running condition recorder, and then the IC memory card was pulled out, and one day of out-of-office business activities was completed. At the stage, the IC memory card is reattached to the running condition recorder, the data is transferred, then withdrawn and returned to the management department of the company, and the actual business activity of the day is reported. Rukoto can. Except for a small amount of work such as inserting and removing the IC memory card, the salesperson does not have to touch the running condition recorder at all, so there is no room for operation mistakes or fraud, and the salesperson's hands are not touched. Accurate data can be obtained without shifting. Moreover, since the data obtained in this way accurately reflect the activities of the salesperson on that day, it can be used as it is as a daily business report. Then, the management can use the obtained data to grasp the substance of the sales activity, and by analyzing the sales substance and the sales record, it can be useful for the planning of the management strategy. Also, by recording speed changes during driving, it will be possible to monitor safe driving and economical driving, which will contribute to ensuring the safety of employees and reducing costs. In addition, since this device can manage the working hours outside the office, when the private car is also used as a company car, the usage time and mileage of the company car can be known. Basic data for can be obtained.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is an explanatory view showing an outline of a vehicle running state recording apparatus of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an example of a running condition recorder.

FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a format of a report printed out by a data processing device.

[Explanation of symbols]

 A running condition recorder B IC memory card C data processor 1 insertion slot 2 card reader 3 speed detection unit 3a distance pulse generator 3b clock pulse generator 3c speed calculation unit 4 speed change storage unit 4a comparison circuit 4b storage circuit 5 stop・ Departure time storage unit 5a Stop / departure detection unit 5b Internal clock 5c Storage circuit 6 Travel distance storage unit 6a Travel distance calculation unit 6b Storage circuit 7 Data input / output unit 8 General-purpose personal computer

Claims (4)

[Scope of utility model registration request] 1. A distance pulse generator that is mounted on each automobile and that generates an electrical pulse signal according to the number of rotations of an axle, a clock pulse generator that generates a clock pulse every unit time, and an internal clock, Using the signals output from both generators and the time data from the internal clock, data such as departure time, stop time, running distance, running speed, speed change, etc. are obtained and automatically stored in the internal memory. And a personalized IC memory card that is detachably attached to the traveling state recorder and temporarily stores the data stored in the built-in memory of the traveling state recorder. The IC memory card can be installed and the traveling state data stored in the IC memory card can be read, and the departure time, stop time, traveling distance, traveling speed, speed A data processor for printing out management data obtained based on data and these data traveling state such as changes, vehicle running state recording apparatus comprising a. 2. The running condition recorder includes a distance pulse generator that generates an electrical pulse signal according to the number of rotations of the axle and a clock pulse generator that generates a clock pulse at every unit time. A speed detecting unit that counts the number of clock pulses generated from the generator until the next distance pulse is generated, and calculates speed data based on the count, and one cycle of the distance pulse that is sequentially detected by the speed detecting unit. In each speed data, the speed data before and after are compared, and if the difference is a certain value or more, the speed change storage unit that stores the subsequent speed data and the speed detected by the speed detection unit are substantially When it is determined that it is zero and the vehicle is stopped, the internal clock that keeps the absolute time is referred to and the stop time is stored,
Moreover, when a new distance pulse is generated after the stop, that state is judged to be traveling start, and the stop / departure time storage unit that stores the departure time and the traveling distance between each customer by counting the distance pulse. The traveling state recording device according to claim 1, further comprising: a traveling distance storage unit that stores the traveling distance. 3. The individual identification information is recorded on the IC memory card, and the act of mounting the IC memory card on the running condition recorder also serves as a recording start command for the running condition recorder. 2. The vehicle running state recording device according to 2. 4. A report output from a printer attached to the data processing device includes a column in which each stop time is written together with data on a running state such as departure time, stop time, running distance, running speed, and speed change. Corresponding to the above, a column is provided in which the customer's name, visiting requirements, etc. are described by the author,
The running condition recording device of the vehicle.