JPH1038601A - Information display device for vehicle - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To enable an information display device for vehicle to accurately and understandably transmit information by constituting the device so that the device can express the expression, action, etc., of a human being based on an information signal detected by means of a vehicle information detecting means. SOLUTION: When the direction sensor 12 and vehicle speed sensor 33 of a navigation section 36 detect the abnormal running mode, such as a meandering, of a vehicle which is different from the normal running mode, a control section 5 fetches the action of the vehicle corresponding to that when the driver of the vehicle falls into a doze from an action data CD-ROM 23 and expresses the information through the action of a doll 31 by driving an actuator 24 in the doll 31 and a motor 25 in a stay 32 by means of a controller 22 and, at the same time, aurally informs the driver of the vehicle of the abnormal driving through a loudspeaker 29. In addition, when it is detected that the driver continuously drives the vehicle for a fixed period of time or longer from the navigation section 36, the control section 5 can output a concentration restoring signal and can cause the controller 22 to operate the doll 31. The detected information is not limited to those required for preventing the driver from falling into a doze and restoring the concentration of the driver, but can include an out-of-order warning for the vehicle, instruction manuals for apparatuses, etc.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a vehicle information providing apparatus for providing information by sensuously indicating information such as warnings on the state of a vehicle by appropriately operating a doll, and a position of the vehicle. In a navigation system that detects a vehicle and guides the driver to a destination, a vehicle that expresses a warning or a route guidance to a driver or the like sensuously and visually by means of an expression reproducing means. The present invention relates to an information providing device.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, vehicle information is provided to a driver by displaying instruments on a meter panel, lighting a warning,
Although this was done with warnings, etc., at present there are some which display characters on the display or warn the user by voice due to the development of information devices. On the other hand, in a navigation system related to vehicle guidance, a CD-ROM storing existing map information is used.
Generally, map information obtained from the ROM is displayed on a display, and the position of the own vehicle is displayed on the display to provide road guidance during driving. However, intersection information and road information stored in the map information are generally provided. According to the shape information, when the vehicle approaches an intersection or a junction, the shape of the intersection is displayed on the display as shown in FIG. 8, and an arrow is added to the display, and "right direction" or "straight ahead" is displayed. Is used to convey information and provide guidance during driving.

[0003]

As described above, a warning sound, a warning lamp, and the like as a conventional vehicle display device are merely transmissions of very simple information, and merely call attention. Also, if you are trying to assist the driver by displaying on the display, it is enough for those who are used to the opportunity and who are familiar with the system, but it will be displayed for others. Was mechanical and unkind.

[0004] Furthermore, it is difficult to instantaneously grasp the display on the display during a driving operation in which the situation of the road must be constantly grasped, and the necessary information is provided to the driver in a short time. It was unsatisfactory because it was not transmitted. In addition, it is difficult for voice to transmit information to grasp road conditions and receive guidance with a small vocabulary, which is still insufficient as an information transmission device.

The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and is intended to display vehicle information on a display to notify the vehicle information, explain the handling of the device, or provide route guidance or warning. In addition, the objective is to make the information transmission of the driver easy to understand by reproducing the human expression method and the sensory expression of the movement, etc., and to be able to transmit the information accurately at first glance even while the vehicle is running. .

[0006]

In order to achieve the above object, according to the present invention, there is provided a vehicle information detecting means for detecting a position or a state of a vehicle, and a human expression or operation for providing guidance, warning, explanation, etc. Based on the information detected from the expression data storage means and the detection means,
An expression reproducing means for reproducing expressions and operations necessary for performing explanations and the like, and an expression means for realizing the expressions and operations reproduced by the expression reproducing means according to the position and state of the vehicle, It is configured so that the expression means is operated by the expression means, with mediation of the expression, operation, and the like of the guidance, warning, explanation, and the like at the time of performing them.

On the other hand, a vehicle position detecting means for detecting at least the position of the vehicle, a map information storing means for storing map information and a road shape, and the like. In a vehicular travel display device having image display means for displaying route guidance according to the road shape and warning information when the vehicle is traveling, a human expression and operation when performing route guidance, traveling warning, and the like are further stored. Expression data storage means, and expression reproduction means for reproducing necessary expressions and actions in accordance with the position of the running vehicle, and transfer of information conventionally performed by characters or map illustrations. It is expressed in terms of human expressions and actions when performing it, and is configured so that the driver can easily understand it and understand it accurately and intuitively.

When the expression means can be arbitrarily removed or replaced, a fixing means for fixing the expression means is provided, and the expression means is fixed on the fixing means. In this case, the expression means and the fixing means have contact-type electrical contacts, and the fixing means have connection means for fixing the expression means, and the expression means and the fixing means are fixed by the connection means so that both contacts are fixed. Electrically energize by contact. The connecting means has a structure in which the fixing means and the expression means can be easily removed. Arbitrarily remove the means of expression,
Or, in the case where the exchange is not performed, the expressing means and the fixing means are integrated.

[0009]

FIG. 1 shows a basic configuration diagram of the present invention according to the first aspect. According to the information expression device for a vehicle configured as described above, various types of vehicle information detection means 1 provided in each part of the vehicle, for example, information detected from various sensors such as a hydraulic pressure sensor and a temperature sensor, a navigation system, and the like. Based on the signals, human expressions and actions are expressed by the action expressing means 2 by driving the action expressing means 2 by the expression reproducing means 3 so that the driver can understand at a glance.
It is transmitted as accurate information.

FIG. 2 shows a basic configuration diagram of the present invention according to claim 2. According to the information expression device for a vehicle configured as described above, various types of vehicle information detection means 1 provided in each part of the vehicle, for example, information detected from various sensors such as a hydraulic pressure sensor and a temperature sensor, a navigation system, and the like. On the basis of the signal, the expression reproducing means 3 reads data suitable for the information signal from the expression data storage means 4, and the expression reproducing means 3 drives the operation expressing means 2 by the expression reproducing means 3 so that the operation expressing means 2 can be used. It is expressed as 2 and is transmitted as accurate information that is easy to understand at a glance to the driver.

FIG. 3 shows a basic configuration diagram of the present invention according to claim 3. According to the vehicle expression device configured as described above, usually, the vehicle position of the own vehicle is detected by the gating system 10 based on the signals of the GPS receiver 11, the direction sensor 12, and the traveling pulse detecting means 13, and the map The map data is read from the data storage means 15 by the map information detection means 14, and the current vehicle position is detected together with the map.

Further, the navigation system 10 includes:
There is provided a route guiding means 7 for setting a desired destination by the setting means 9, calculating a route to the destination, and guiding the vehicle.

When the navigation system 10 outputs a travel guidance instruction signal such as a right / left turn of the vehicle by the route guidance means 7, the expression reproduction means 3 creates a human expression or a motion corresponding to the own vehicle position information. The motion is expressed by the motion expressing means 2 as an operation.

The driver sends this information to the motion expression means 2
, The vehicle can be instantly and accurately recognized, and the next vehicle operation can be performed with certainty.

FIG. 4 shows a basic configuration diagram of the present invention according to claim 4. In the vehicle information device configured as described above, when a traveling guidance instruction signal such as turning right or left of a vehicle is output from the navigation system 10, a human expression corresponding to the content of the signal information is output from the expression data storage device 4. The expression is reproduced, and the expression reproducing means 3 creates a human expression or an operation as expression data of the operation expressing means 2. This expression information is stored in an expression memory in an expression reproducing means (not shown), and then is expressed in the motion expressing means 2 in accordance with the vehicle position information from the navigation system 10.

The information device for a vehicle configured as described above includes:
Since many expression operations can be expressed by the operation expression means 2, the driver can recognize more detailed information.

FIG. 5 shows a basic configuration diagram of the present invention according to claim 5. According to the vehicle expression device configured as described above, the vehicle position of the own vehicle is normally detected by the navigation system 10 and displayed on the display unit 8 together with the map information. When the vehicle moves, the vehicle position on the map also moves, so that the driver can know in which direction the vehicle is moving or where it is currently running.

When the navigation system 10 outputs a travel guidance instruction signal for turning the vehicle left or right by the route guidance means 7, the display means displays the intersection shape display and the like at the same time as the operation expression means 2 corresponding to the own vehicle position information. Perform guidance with arrows.

The driver sends this information to the motion expression means 2
By obtaining the expression from the display and the display of the display means 8, the transmission to the driver becomes easier to understand and more accurate.

FIG. 6 shows a basic configuration diagram of the present invention according to claim 6. According to the vehicle expression device configured as described above, the driver can obtain information more accurately.

In claims 5 and 6,
By superimposing and displaying the character information corresponding to the transmission information based on the human expression and motion of the invention, the transmission to the driver becomes easier to understand and more accurate.

It should be noted that claims 1, 2, and 3
In claim 4, claim 5, claim 5, and claim 6, if the voice information corresponding to the information transmitted by the human expression or motion of the invention is simultaneously performed, the transmission to the driver becomes easier to understand, and Be accurate.

FIG. 7 shows the seventh, eighth and eighth aspects of the present invention.
The basic configuration diagram of the present invention according to claim, claim 9, claim 10, claim 11, and claim 12 is shown. The operation expressing means 2 is fixed on the fixing means 16 by the connecting means 15. The motion expression means 2 fixing means 16 has an electric contact means 17, and by fixing it, the expression reproducing means 3 and the motion expression means 2 are electrically connected. The operation expressing means 2 thus configured can be easily removed arbitrarily,
Any other expression means can be replaced, and the expression means can be changed according to the user's preference.

[0024]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 8 shows an embodiment of a vehicle information display device according to the present invention. This vehicle information display device 4
Reference numeral 0 denotes a direction sensor 12, a vehicle speed sensor 33, a GPS receiver 11, a storage medium reproducing device 39 for reproducing map data CD-ROM 35 storing map information, and a switch for performing expression setting (setting means). A) a navigation system unit 36 including a display device (display means) 30 for displaying vehicle information and the like, and data obtained by quantifying an operation when a human is actually explaining or calling attention. A storage medium reproducing device 38 for reproducing the operation data CD-ROM 23, a controller (expression reproducing means) 22 for converting the data into an operation, and an operation reproduction when a human is actually explaining or calling attention. And a stay (fixing means) 32 for fixing the expressing means.

An actuator 24 is attached to the arm inside the doll so that both arms move up and down. A turntable 26 is attached to the stay 32 so that the whole doll rotates, and the doll is rotated in an arbitrary direction and angle by the actuator 25. Turntable 2
A magnet 27 is mounted between the doll 6 and the doll 31, and is fixed by being attracted to each other.
Also, as shown in FIG. 5, the turntable 26 is provided with a contact-type electric contact terminal 28 for supplying power from the controller 22 for driving the doll 31. Is also connected. Further, pawls 37 are provided on the doll 31 and the turntable 26, and positioning can be performed so that the directions of the dolls are not misaligned.

Now, the direction sensor 20 of the navigation unit
When the vehicle speed sensor 33 detects an abnormal running state different from the normal running mode, for example, when the vehicle meanders, the control unit 21 immediately detects the abnormality itself and determines the type of signal. Then, the operation corresponding to the falling asleep is taken out from the operation data CD-ROM 23, and the controller (reproducing means) 22 drives the actuator 24 built in the doll and the motor 25 in the stay to express the information by the operation of the doll. At the same time, the drowsiness abnormality is notified by voice from the speaker 29. In this operation, a human talks to the driver or proceeds to take a rest.

Next, when the navigation system detects that the vehicle has been running for a certain period of time or more, a concentration recovery signal is issued because the concentration during driving may be lost. It is also possible to make the doll move. In this case, the operation corresponding to the concentration recovery signal may be, for example, as shown in FIG. 10, the driver may be advised to pay attention to the doll “let's rest”. In addition, A in FIG. 6 has shown the dashboard, and B has shown the steering wheel. As shown here, it goes without saying that calling attention by superimposing character information or adding voice information on the motion expression is effective for quick and accurate transmission of information.

As the information detecting device, various sensors can be considered in addition to the navigation system described above. For example, there are a temperature sensor, a liquid level sensor, an oxygen sensor, and the like. Further, specific information detected by the information detection device is not limited to the prevention of falling asleep and the recovery of concentration, but may also include a warning of a vehicle failure, a description of equipment handling, a vehicle guidance and a traveling warning by navigation information, and the like. As the operation data storage means, in addition to the above-described CD-ROM, in addition to a hard disk, a portable ROM card, a floppy disk, or the like is effective. Further, the data of the navigation map data CD-ROM and the data of the operation data CD-ROM may be stored in one CD-ROM. Further, a plurality of pieces of operation data corresponding to each situation may be provided, and may be switched by a switch according to the driver's preference.

Although a doll having a human shape is suitable as the motion expressing means, a doll having a character shape such as an animation may be used. The pedestal to which the doll is fixed may be on the dashboard or console, but it is generally desirable that the center of the dashboard be able to be silently watched when driving the vehicle. Further, it may be located at a position other than the center due to restrictions on dashboard design and functions.

In combination with the navigation system,
A second embodiment when a vehicle guidance or a traveling warning is performed will be described. The vehicle information display device 40 includes a direction sensor 12 and a vehicle speed sensor 33 for detecting the position of the vehicle.
Data C storing GPS information, GPS receiver 11, and map information
A navigation system unit 36 including a storage means reproducing device 39 for reproducing the D-ROM 35, a switch 21 (setting means) for setting a destination and the like, a display device (display means) 30 for displaying vehicle information and the like, A storage means reproducing device 38 for reproducing the operation data CD-ROM 23 storing data obtained by digitizing the operation when a human is actually explaining or calling attention, and a controller (expression) for converting this data into an operation (Reproduction means) 22, a doll (expression means) 31 for expressing a motion when a human is actually explaining or calling attention, and a stay (fixing means) 32 for fixing the expression means. I have.

In the vehicle information display device 40 configured as described above, the direction sensor 12 and the vehicle speed sensor 33 are normally used.
The relative position of the vehicle is calculated by the navigation unit, and the position of the vehicle is corrected based on the absolute position information from the GPS receiver 11 and displayed on the display device 30 together with the map information. When the vehicle moves, it detects the movement of the vehicle based on the information from these sensors, and follows the vehicle position on the map to inform the driver in which direction the vehicle is moving on the road. Squeezed. Therefore, it is also possible to detect that the vehicle has approached an intersection or a junction.

Map CD-ROM 35 storing map information
Is controlled by the absolute position signal of the vehicle, and a portion including the current position of the vehicle is always selected and displayed on the display device 30. The map CD-ROM 35 includes road map data, The information on the intersection is also stored. When the vehicle approaches the intersection or the like, the mode is automatically switched to the traveling mode in accordance with the vehicle position, and the display device 30 is switched to the intersection information from the road map.

Now, let us consider a case where information such as a right turn or a left turn is output when switching to the vehicle travel guidance mode by the switch 9 to set a destination and perform route guidance. When a signal is output, the output signal selects necessary data from the expression data CD-ROM 23 storing expression data. The selected expression data is transmitted to the controller 22 which is a control device of the doll, where it is converted into an electric signal, and the motor 2 in the turntable 26 is
5 and the actuator 24 in the doll 31 are operated.

As an expression, for example, an expression such as directing the line of sight of the expression in the direction in which the vehicle should turn when guiding a route, which is one of the navigation functions, or an expression in which the finger is pointed in the direction in which the vehicle should turn as shown in FIG. Can be It is also conceivable to attach an actuator to each joint of the doll to make it appear as a body rung edge.

On the other hand, when encountering a one-way exit or the like, it is conceivable that a person may open his hands and stand up with his / her hands closed in order to display information of no entry. It is also effective to make an expression to inform the user of danger when he / she enters by mistake, and one of the methods is to change the frequency of expression or the size of the action according to the importance of the warning.

When the guidance of the vehicle is completed at an intersection or the like, the doll stands by in an upright state or a sitting state. The navigation automatically returns to the map display state, and the position of the host vehicle is displayed on the map until a command signal for the next guided driving mode is received.

In this example, the navigation unit is controlled by the control unit of the information display system. However, the navigation unit may be provided with a control unit so that it can be controlled independently.

[0038]

As described above, according to the information apparatus for a vehicle according to the present invention, the transmission of information to the driver, for example, the guidance of the route and the warning of running, the explanation of the handling of the equipment, etc. are expressed by human expressions and actions. It is possible to understand at a glance even if you are unfamiliar with the machine or if you have to constantly grasp the road on which you are traveling It can be information, and information can be transmitted easily and accurately.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram of the present invention according to claim 1;

FIG. 2 is a block diagram of the present invention according to claim 2;

FIG. 3 is a block diagram of the present invention according to claim 3;

FIG. 4 is a block diagram of the present invention according to claim 4;

FIG. 5 is a block diagram of the present invention according to claim 5;

FIG. 6 is a block diagram of the present invention according to claim 6;

FIG. 7 is a block diagram of the present invention according to claim 7;

FIG. 8 is an embodiment of the invention according to claim 6;

FIG. 9 is an embodiment of the invention according to claim 7;

FIG. 10 shows a display example of vehicle guidance according to the present invention.

FIG. 11 shows a display example of vehicle guidance according to the present invention.

FIG. 12 shows a display example of a conventional vehicle guidance at an intersection.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 information detection means 2 operation expression means 3 expression reproduction means 4 expression data storage means 5 control unit 6 position detection means 7 route guidance means 8 display means 9 setting means 10 navigation system 11 GPS receiver 12 direction sensor 13 traveling pulse detection means 14 map Information storage means 15 Connection means 16 Fixing means 17 Electric contact means 20 Orientation sensor 21 Switch 22 Controller 23 Operation data storage medium 24 Actuator 25 Actuator 26 Turntable 27 Magnet 28 Electric contact terminal 29 Speaker 30 Display device 31 Doll 32 Stay 33 Vehicle speed sensor 35 map data CD-ROM 36 navigation unit 37 nail 38 storage medium playback device 39 storage medium playback device 40 information display device

Claims (12)

[Claims] 1. A vehicle information detecting means for detecting a position or a state of a vehicle, and an expression for reproducing an expression or an operation necessary for giving a warning, guidance or explanation based on information detected from the vehicle information detecting means. A reproduction means, and an operation expression means for expressing the expression and the action reproduced by the expression reproduction means in accordance with the position and the state of the vehicle, and expressing the guidance, warning or explanation when a human performs them. An information device for a vehicle, wherein the operation is performed by operating the operation by the operation expressing means. 2. The system according to claim 1, further comprising expression data storage means for storing human expressions and actions when giving a warning, guidance, or explanation, and expressing said guidance, warning, or explanation when a human gives them. 2. The vehicle according to claim 1, wherein when the operation is performed by operating the operation expression means, the expression reproduction means takes in the expression data from the expression data storage means and reproduces the expression based on the data. Information device. A vehicle state detecting means for detecting a state of the vehicle; a map information storing means for storing map information and road shape information; a position detecting means for detecting the vehicle position on the map information; In a vehicle information display device including a route guidance unit that performs a route guidance corresponding to shape information and a route setting unit that sets a destination, a route guidance or a traveling warning is performed based on the expression data. An expression reproducing means for reproducing necessary expressions and actions, and an operation expressing means for expressing expressions and actions based on information from the expression reproducing means. An information device for a vehicle, wherein the information is provided by causing the expression and the operation performed by the operation expression means to be performed. 4. The system according to claim 3, further comprising expression data storage means for storing a human expression or action when giving a warning, guidance or explanation, and expressing said guidance, warning or explanation when a human gives them. 4. The vehicle according to claim 3, wherein when the operation is performed by operating the operation expression means, the expression reproduction means takes in the expression data from the expression data storage means and reproduces the expression based on the data. Information device. 5. A vehicle according to claim 2, further comprising display means for displaying the position and condition of the vehicle, wherein the position and condition of the vehicle are displayed every moment.
The information expressed by the motion expression means is displayed to further detail the information.
The vehicle information device according to the item. 6. A vehicle according to claim 4, further comprising display means for displaying the position and condition of the vehicle, wherein the position and condition of the vehicle are displayed every moment.
The information expressed by the action expressing means is displayed to further detail the information.
The vehicle information device according to the item. 7. The method according to claim 1, further comprising fixing means for fixing the motion expressing means, wherein the contact means is a contact-type electric contact with the motion expressing means and the fixing means, and a connection for fixing the motion expressing means to the fixing means. Means, and the operation expressing means and the fixing means are fixed by the connecting means, so that the two contacts come into contact with each other, thereby electrically conducting electricity.The connecting means can remove the fixing means and the operation expressing means arbitrarily. The information device for a vehicle according to claim 1, wherein the information device has a structure capable of performing the operation. 8. The method according to claim 2, further comprising fixing means for fixing the motion expressing means, wherein contact-type electrical contacts are provided on the motion expressing means and the fixing means, and a connection for fixing the motion expressing means on the fixing means. Means, and the operation expressing means and the fixing means are fixed by the connecting means, so that the two contacts come into contact with each other, thereby electrically conducting electricity.The connecting means can remove the fixing means and the operation expressing means arbitrarily. 3. The information device for a vehicle according to claim 2, wherein the information device has a structure that can be used. 9. The method according to claim 3, further comprising fixing means for fixing the motion expressing means, wherein contact-type electrical contacts are provided on the motion expressing means and the fixing means, and a connection for fixing the motion expressing means on the fixing means. Means, and the operation expressing means and the fixing means are fixed by the connecting means, so that the two contacts come into contact with each other, thereby electrically conducting electricity.The connecting means can remove the fixing means and the operation expressing means arbitrarily. The vehicle information device according to claim 3, wherein the vehicle information device has a structure capable of performing the operation. 10. The device according to claim 4, further comprising fixing means for fixing the motion expressing means, contact type electrical contacts on the expressing means and the fixing means, and connecting means for fixing the motion expressing means on the fixing means. By fixing the motion expressing means and the fixing means by the connecting means, the two contacts come into contact to electrically conduct, and the connecting means can remove the fixing means and the motion expressing means arbitrarily. The vehicle information device according to claim 4, wherein the information device has a structure. 11. The device according to claim 5, further comprising fixing means for fixing the motion expressing means, contact type electric contacts on the expressing means and the fixing means, and connecting means for fixing the motion expressing means on the fixing means. By fixing the motion expressing means and the fixing means by the connecting means, the two contacts come into contact to electrically conduct, and the connecting means can remove the fixing means and the motion expressing means arbitrarily. The vehicle information device according to claim 5, wherein the information device has a structure. 12. The method according to claim 6, further comprising fixing means for fixing the motion expression means, contact type electrical contacts on the expression means and the fixing means, and connection means for fixing the motion expression means on the fixing means. By fixing the motion expressing means and the fixing means by the connecting means, the two contacts come into contact to electrically conduct, and the connecting means can remove the fixing means and the motion expressing means arbitrarily. 7. The dual-purpose information device according to claim 6, having a structure.