KR101955984B1 - Vehicle control device mounted on vehicle - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a vehicle control device mounted on a vehicle. According to the present invention, the vehicle control device mounted on a vehicle controls a vehicle provided with a sensing unit and an output unit, and comprises: a communication unit receiving information detected by the sensing unit; and a control unit controlling the communication unit to output an alarm notifying driving disturbance behavior through the output unit when the driving disturbance behavior of a fellow passenger is detected on the basis of the received information.

Description

[0001] VEHICLE CONTROL DEVICE MOUNTED ON VEHICLE [0002]

The present invention relates to a vehicle control apparatus provided in a vehicle.

The vehicle is a device capable of moving in a desired direction by a boarding user. Typically, automobiles are examples.

On the other hand, various sensors and electronic devices are provided for the convenience of users using the vehicle. Particularly, for the convenience of the user, research on the ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance System) is being actively carried out. Furthermore, development of an autonomous vehicle is being actively carried out.

As ADAS (Advanced Driving Assist System) is actively developed, there is a need to develop a technology that maximizes user convenience and safety in vehicle operation.

On the other hand, there is a case where it is difficult for the passenger to observe the driver's vision or to make a noise during driving to recognize the information necessary for the driver to travel.

In such a situation, although the driver can directly give an attention to the passenger to terminate the obstructive action, there is a problem that it takes a predetermined time to complete such a procedure.

The present invention is directed to solving the above-mentioned problems and other problems. Another object of the present invention is to provide a vehicle control device that detects a driving obstruction behavior of a passenger and outputs a notification of the obstruction.

According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a vehicle control apparatus for controlling a vehicle having a sensing unit and an output unit, the vehicle control apparatus comprising: a communication unit receiving information sensed by the sensing unit; And a control unit for controlling the communication unit to output a notification informing the driver of the driving obstruction action through the output unit when the driving obstructive action of the passenger is detected based on the received information. do.

In an embodiment, the control unit may control the communication unit to output the notification when the passenger is located in a viewing angle range of a driver looking at the left and right side mirrors and one of the left and right side mirrors is covered.

In another embodiment, the control unit may receive an image of the interior of the vehicle from the camera included in the sensing unit, and determine whether the occupant is located within the viewing angle range from the image.

In another embodiment, the viewing angle range may be calculated differently depending on the eye position of the driver.

In another embodiment, the vehicle further includes a driving unit for generating an external force for changing the position of the seat occupied by the passenger, wherein the control unit controls the communication unit to move the passenger outside the viewing angle, The driving unit can be controlled.

In another embodiment, the control unit controls the driving unit through the communication unit to stop the movement of the seat when the passenger is out of the viewing angle range while the seat is moved by the external force generated by the driving unit can do.

In another embodiment, the control unit may control the communication unit such that, when the notification is output, an image photographed outside the vehicle is output from the output unit.

In another embodiment, the control unit may control the communication unit such that the notification is output from an external terminal possessed by the passenger.

In another embodiment, the control unit may control the communication unit to output the notification including a message requesting noise reduction when a noise of a predetermined level or more is detected from the passenger.

In another embodiment, the control unit may control the control unit to decrease the volume of the external terminal when it is detected that noise exceeding a predetermined level is output from the external terminal held by the passenger, To the external terminal.

The effect of the vehicle control apparatus provided in the vehicle according to the present invention will be described below.

According to at least one of the embodiments of the present invention, the vehicle can be safely operated by detecting and notifying the driver of the driving obstruction.

Further, in addition to outputting the notification, the image hidden by the passenger can be output from the other image display device to secure the view of the driver.

Then, the seat of the passenger can be moved or the volume of the terminal carried by the passenger can be automatically adjusted. This makes it possible to respond more quickly in an urgent danger situation.

Further scope of applicability of the present invention will become apparent from the following detailed description. It should be understood, however, that the detailed description and specific examples, such as the preferred embodiments of the invention, are given by way of illustration only, since various changes and modifications within the spirit and scope of the invention will become apparent to those skilled in the art.

1 is a view showing an appearance of a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention.
2 is a view of a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention viewed from various angles.
3 to 4 are views showing an interior of a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention.
5 to 6 are drawings referred to explain an object according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 7 is a block diagram of a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention.
8 is a block diagram for explaining a vehicle control apparatus according to the present invention.
9 is a conceptual diagram for explaining an embodiment of a viewing angle range of a driver looking at left and right side mirrors;
10 is a conceptual diagram for explaining an embodiment in which a passenger is located in a viewing angle range of a driver in the embodiment of FIG.
11 is a conceptual diagram for explaining an embodiment in which the viewing angle range is calculated differently according to the position of the driver's eyes.
FIG. 12 is a conceptual diagram for explaining an embodiment in which a notification informing of a driving obstruction behavior is output.
Figs. 13 and 14 are conceptual diagrams for explaining an embodiment in which an image obscured by a passenger is output.
FIG. 15 is a conceptual diagram for explaining an embodiment in which a seat of a passenger who is in a driving obstruction behavior is moved.
FIG. 16 is a conceptual diagram for explaining an embodiment in which a notice informing a terminal held by a passenger of a driving obstruction is output.
17 is a conceptual diagram for explaining an embodiment for automatically adjusting the volume of a terminal possessed by a passenger.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, wherein like or similar components are denoted by the same reference numerals, and redundant explanations thereof will be omitted. The suffix "module" and " part "for the components used in the following description are given or mixed in consideration of ease of specification, and do not have their own meaning or role. In the following description of the embodiments of the present invention, a detailed description of related arts will be omitted when it is determined that the gist of the embodiments disclosed herein may be blurred. It is to be understood that both the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory and are intended to provide further explanation of the invention as claimed. , ≪ / RTI > equivalents, and alternatives.

Terms including ordinals, such as first, second, etc., may be used to describe various elements, but the elements are not limited to these terms. The terms are used only for the purpose of distinguishing one component from another.

It is to be understood that when an element is referred to as being "connected" or "connected" to another element, it may be directly connected or connected to the other element, . On the other hand, when an element is referred to as being "directly connected" or "directly connected" to another element, it should be understood that there are no other elements in between.

The singular expressions include plural expressions unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.

In the present application, the terms "comprises", "having", and the like are used to specify that a feature, a number, a step, an operation, an element, a component, But do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, operations, elements, components, or combinations thereof.

The vehicle described herein may be a concept including a car, a motorcycle. Hereinafter, the vehicle will be described mainly with respect to the vehicle.

The vehicle described in the present specification may be a concept including both an internal combustion engine vehicle having an engine as a power source, a hybrid vehicle having an engine and an electric motor as a power source, and an electric vehicle having an electric motor as a power source.

In the following description, the left side of the vehicle means the left side in the running direction of the vehicle, and the right side of the vehicle means the right side in the running direction of the vehicle.

1 is a view showing an appearance of a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention.

2 is a view of a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention viewed from various angles.

3 to 4 are views showing an interior of a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention.

5 to 6 are drawings referred to explain an object according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a block diagram of a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIGS. 1 to 7, the vehicle 100 may include a wheel rotated by a power source, and a steering input device 510 for adjusting the traveling direction of the vehicle 100.

The vehicle 100 may be an autonomous vehicle.

The vehicle 100 can be switched to the autonomous running mode or the manual mode based on the user input.

For example, the vehicle 100 can be switched from the manual mode to the autonomous mode, or switched from the autonomous mode to the manual mode, based on the received user input, via the user interface device 200. [

The vehicle 100 can be switched to the autonomous running mode or the manual mode based on the running situation information. The running situation information can be generated based on the object information provided by the object detecting apparatus 300. [

For example, the vehicle 100 can be switched from the manual mode to the autonomous mode or switched from the autonomous mode to the manual mode based on the running condition information generated by the object detection device 300. [

For example, the vehicle 100 can be switched from the manual mode to the autonomous mode or switched from the autonomous mode to the manual mode based on the running condition information received via the communication device 400. [

The vehicle 100 can be switched from the manual mode to the autonomous mode based on information, data and signals provided from the external device, or can be switched from the autonomous mode to the manual mode.

When the vehicle 100 is operated in the self-running mode, the autonomous vehicle 100 can be operated on the basis of the running system 700. [

For example, the autonomous vehicle 100 may be operated based on information, data, or signals generated in the traveling system 710, the outbound system 740, and the parking system 750.

When the vehicle 100 is operated in the manual mode, the autonomous vehicle 100 can receive a user input for driving through the driving operation device 500. [ Based on the user input received through the driving operation device 500, the vehicle 100 can be operated.

The overall length means the length from the front portion to the rear portion of the vehicle 100 and the width is the width of the vehicle 100 and the height means the length from the bottom of the wheel to the roof. In the following description, it is assumed that the total length direction L is a direction in which the full length direction of the vehicle 100 is measured, the full width direction W is a reference for the full width measurement of the vehicle 100, Which is a reference for the measurement of the height of the object 100.

7, the vehicle 100 includes a user interface device 200, an object detection device 300, a communication device 400, a driving operation device 500, a vehicle driving device 600, A navigation system 770, a sensing unit 120, an interface unit 130, a memory 140, a control unit 170, and a power supply unit 190.

According to the embodiment, the vehicle 100 may further include other components than the components described herein, or may not include some of the components described.

The user interface device 200 is a device for communicating between the vehicle 100 and a user. The user interface device 200 may receive user input and provide information generated by the vehicle 100 to the user. The vehicle 100 can implement UI (User Interfaces) or UX (User Experience) through the user interface device 200. [

The user interface device 200 may include an input unit 210, an internal camera 220, a biological sensing unit 230, an output unit 250, and a processor 270.

According to the embodiment, the user interface device 200 may further include other components than the components described, or may not include some of the components described.

The input unit 210 is for receiving information from a user. The data collected by the input unit 210 may be analyzed by the processor 270 and processed by a user's control command.

The input unit 210 may be disposed inside the vehicle. For example, the input unit 210 may include one area of a steering wheel, one area of an instrument panel, one area of a seat, one area of each pillar, one area of the head console, one area of the door, one area of the center console, one area of the head lining, one area of the sun visor, one area of the windshield, One area or the like.

The input unit 210 may include a voice input unit 211, a gesture input unit 212, a touch input unit 213, and a mechanical input unit 214.

The voice input unit 211 can switch the voice input of the user into an electrical signal. The converted electrical signal may be provided to the processor 270 or the control unit 170.

The voice input unit 211 may include one or more microphones.

The gesture input unit 212 can switch the user's gesture input to an electrical signal. The converted electrical signal may be provided to the processor 270 or the control unit 170.

The gesture input unit 212 may include at least one of an infrared sensor and an image sensor for detecting a user's gesture input.

According to an embodiment, the gesture input 212 may sense a user's three-dimensional gesture input. To this end, the gesture input unit 212 may include an optical output unit for outputting a plurality of infrared rays or a plurality of image sensors.

The gesture input unit 212 can sense a user's three-dimensional gesture input through a time of flight (TOF) method, a structured light method, or a disparity method.

The touch input unit 213 can switch the touch input of the user into an electrical signal. The converted electrical signal may be provided to the processor 270 or the controller 170.

The touch input unit 213 may include a touch sensor for sensing a touch input of a user.

According to the embodiment, the touch input unit 213 is integrated with the display unit 251, thereby realizing a touch screen. Such a touch screen may provide an input interface and an output interface between the vehicle 100 and a user.

The mechanical input unit 214 may include at least one of a button, a dome switch, a jog wheel, and a jog switch. The electrical signal generated by the mechanical input 214 may be provided to the processor 270 or the controller 170.

The mechanical input unit 214 may be disposed on a steering wheel, a centepascia, a center console, a cockpit module, a door, or the like.

The internal camera 220 can acquire the in-vehicle image. The processor 270 can sense the state of the user based on the in-vehicle image. The processor 270 can obtain the user's gaze information from the in-vehicle image. The processor 270 may sense the user's gesture in the in-vehicle video.

The biometric sensor 230 can acquire biometric information of the user. The biometric sensor 230 includes a sensor capable of acquiring biometric information of a user, and can acquire fingerprint information, heartbeat information, etc. of a user using a sensor. Biometric information can be used for user authentication.

The output unit 250 is for generating an output related to a visual, auditory or tactile sense or the like.

The output unit 250 may include at least one of a display unit 251, an acoustic output unit 252, and a haptic output unit 253.

The display unit 251 may display graphic objects corresponding to various information.

The display unit 251 may be a liquid crystal display (LCD), a thin film transistor-liquid crystal display (TFT LCD), an organic light-emitting diode (OLED) display, a 3D display, and an e-ink display.

The display unit 251 may have a mutual layer structure with the touch input unit 213 or may be integrally formed to realize a touch screen.

The display unit 251 may be implemented as a Head Up Display (HUD). When the display unit 251 is implemented as an HUD, the display unit 251 may include a projection module to output information through an image projected on a windshield or a window.

The display unit 251 may include a transparent display. The transparent display may be attached to the windshield or window.

The transparent display can display a predetermined screen while having a predetermined transparency. Transparent displays can be made of transparent TFEL (Thin Film Elecroluminescent), transparent OLED (Organic Light-Emitting Diode), transparent LCD (Liquid Crystal Display), transmissive transparent display, transparent LED (Light Emitting Diode) Or the like. The transparency of the transparent display can be adjusted.

Meanwhile, the user interface device 200 may include a plurality of display units 251a to 251g.

The display unit 251 includes one area of the steering wheel, one area of the inspiration panel 521a, 251b and 251e, one area of the seat 251d, one area of each filler 251f, 251g), one area of the center console, one area of the head lining, one area of the sun visor, one area 251c of the windshield, and one area 251h of the window.

The audio output unit 252 converts an electric signal provided from the processor 270 or the control unit 170 into an audio signal and outputs the audio signal. To this end, the sound output section 252 may include one or more speakers.

The haptic output unit 253 generates a tactile output. For example, the haptic output section 253 may operate to vibrate the steering wheel, the seat belt, the seat 110FL, 110FR, 110RL, and 110RR so that the user can recognize the output.

The processor 270 may control the overall operation of each unit of the user interface device 200.

In accordance with an embodiment, the user interface device 200 may include a plurality of processors 270, or may not include a processor 270. [

If the user interface device 200 does not include the processor 270, the user interface device 200 may be operated under the control of a processor or control unit 170 of another apparatus in the vehicle 100. [

On the other hand, the user interface device 200 may be referred to as a vehicle display device.

The user interface device 200 may be operated under the control of the control unit 170.

The object detecting apparatus 300 is an apparatus for detecting an object located outside the vehicle 100. [

The object may be various objects related to the operation of the vehicle 100.

5 to 6, an object O is a vehicle that is a vehicle that has a lane OB10, another vehicle OB11, a pedestrian OB12, a two-wheeled vehicle OB13, traffic signals OB14 and OB15, Speed bumps, terrain, animals, and the like.

The lane OB10 may be a driving lane, a side lane of the driving lane, or a lane on which the opposed vehicle runs. The lane OB10 may be a concept including left and right lines Line forming a lane.

The other vehicle OB11 may be a vehicle running in the vicinity of the vehicle 100. [ The other vehicle may be a vehicle located within a predetermined distance from the vehicle 100. For example, the other vehicle OB11 may be a vehicle preceding or following the vehicle 100. [

The pedestrian OB12 may be a person located in the vicinity of the vehicle 100. [ The pedestrian OB12 may be a person located within a predetermined distance from the vehicle 100. [ For example, the pedestrian OB12 may be a person who is located on the delivery or driveway.

The two-wheeled vehicle OB13 may mean a vehicle located around the vehicle 100 and moving using two wheels. The two-wheeled vehicle OB13 may be a rider having two wheels positioned within a predetermined distance from the vehicle 100. [ For example, the two-wheeled vehicle OB13 may be a motorcycle or a bicycle located on a sidewalk or a motorway.

The traffic signal may include a traffic light (OB15), a traffic sign (OB14), a pattern drawn on the road surface, or text.

The light may be light generated from a lamp provided in another vehicle, light generated from a street lamp, or solar light.

The road may include a slope such as a road surface, a curve, an uphill, a downhill, and the like.

The structure may be an object located around the road and fixed to the ground. For example, the structure may include street lamps, street lamps, buildings, electric poles, traffic lights, and bridges.

The terrain may include mountains, hills, and the like.

On the other hand, an object can be classified into a moving object and a fixed object. For example, the moving object may be a concept including an other vehicle, a pedestrian. For example, the fixed object may be a concept including a traffic signal, a road, and a structure.

The object detection apparatus 300 may include a camera 310, a radar 320, a LR 330, an ultrasonic sensor 340, an infrared sensor 350, and a processor 370.

According to the embodiment, the object detecting apparatus 300 may further include other elements other than the described elements, or may not include some of the described elements.

The camera 310 may be located at an appropriate location outside the vehicle to obtain the vehicle exterior image. The camera 310 may be a mono camera, a stereo camera 310a, an AVM (Around View Monitoring) camera 310b, or a 360 degree camera.

For example, the camera 310 may be disposed in the interior of the vehicle, close to the front windshield, to acquire an image of the front of the vehicle. Alternatively, the camera 310 may be disposed around a front bumper or radiator grill.

For example, the camera 310 can be disposed in the interior of the vehicle, close to the rear glass, to acquire images of the rear of the vehicle. Alternatively, the camera 310 may be disposed around a rear bumper, trunk, or tailgate.

For example, the camera 310 may be disposed close to at least one of the side windows in the interior of the vehicle to obtain the image of the side of the vehicle. Alternatively, the camera 310 may be disposed around a side mirror, fender, or door.

The camera 310 may provide the acquired image to the processor 370.

The radar 320 may include an electromagnetic wave transmitting unit and a receiving unit. The radar 320 may be implemented by a pulse radar system or a continuous wave radar system in terms of the radio wave emission principle. The radar 320 may be implemented by a Frequency Modulated Continuous Wave (FMCW) scheme or a Frequency Shift Keying (FSK) scheme according to a signal waveform in a continuous wave radar scheme.

The radar 320 detects an object based on a time-of-flight (TOF) method or a phase-shift method through electromagnetic waves, and detects the position of the detected object, the distance to the detected object, Can be detected.

The radar 320 may be disposed at a suitable location outside the vehicle to sense objects located at the front, rear, or side of the vehicle.

The ladder 330 may include a laser transmitting unit and a receiving unit. The LIDAR 330 may be implemented in a time of flight (TOF) scheme or a phase-shift scheme.

The lidar 330 may be implemented as a drive or an unshifted drive.

When implemented in a driving manner, the LIDAR 330 is rotated by a motor and can detect an object in the vicinity of the vehicle 100. [

In the case of non-driven implementation, the LIDAR 330 can detect an object located within a predetermined range with respect to the vehicle 100 by optical steering. The vehicle 100 may include a plurality of non-driven RRs 330. [

The lidar 330 detects an object based on a laser light medium, a time of flight (TOF) method, or a phase-shift method, and detects the position of the detected object, The relative speed can be detected.

The lidar 330 may be disposed at an appropriate location outside the vehicle to sense objects located at the front, rear, or side of the vehicle.

The ultrasonic sensor 340 may include an ultrasonic transmitter and a receiver. The ultrasonic sensor 340 can detect the object based on the ultrasonic wave, and can detect the position of the detected object, the distance to the detected object, and the relative speed.

The ultrasonic sensor 340 may be disposed at an appropriate position outside the vehicle for sensing an object located at the front, rear, or side of the vehicle.

The infrared sensor 350 may include an infrared ray transmitter and a receiver. The infrared sensor 340 can detect the object based on the infrared light, and can detect the position of the detected object, the distance to the detected object, and the relative speed.

The infrared sensor 350 may be disposed at an appropriate position outside the vehicle for sensing an object located at the front, rear, or side of the vehicle.

The processor 370 can control the overall operation of each unit of the object detecting apparatus 300. [

The processor 370 can detect and track the object based on the acquired image. The processor 370 can perform operations such as calculating a distance to an object, calculating a relative speed with respect to the object, and the like through an image processing algorithm.

The processor 370 can detect and track the object based on the reflected electromagnetic waves that are reflected from the object by the transmitted electromagnetic waves. The processor 370 can perform operations such as calculating a distance to an object and calculating a relative speed with respect to the object based on electromagnetic waves.

The processor 370 can detect and track the object based on the reflected laser light reflected back from the object by the transmitted laser. Based on the laser light, the processor 370 can perform operations such as calculating the distance to the object and calculating the relative speed with respect to the object.

The processor 370 can detect and track the object on the basis of the reflected ultrasonic waves reflected by the object and transmitted back. The processor 370 can perform operations such as calculating the distance to the object and calculating the relative speed with respect to the object based on the ultrasonic waves.

The processor 370 can detect and track the object based on the reflected infrared light that the transmitted infrared light reflects back to the object. The processor 370 can perform operations such as calculating the distance to the object and calculating the relative speed with respect to the object based on the infrared light.

According to the embodiment, the object detecting apparatus 300 may include a plurality of processors 370 or may not include the processor 370. [ For example, each of the camera 310, the radar 320, the RI 330, the ultrasonic sensor 340, and the infrared sensor 350 may individually include a processor.

The object detecting apparatus 300 can be operated under the control of the processor of the apparatus in the vehicle 100 or the controller 170 when the object detecting apparatus 300 does not include the processor 370. [

The object detecting apparatus 400 can be operated under the control of the control unit 170. [

The communication device 400 is a device for performing communication with an external device. Here, the external device may be another vehicle, a mobile terminal, or a server.

The communication device 400 may include at least one of a transmission antenna, a reception antenna, an RF (Radio Frequency) circuit capable of implementing various communication protocols, and an RF device to perform communication.

The communication device 400 may include a local communication unit 410, a location information unit 420, a V2X communication unit 430, an optical communication unit 440, a broadcast transmission / reception unit 450, and a processor 470.

According to the embodiment, the communication device 400 may further include other components than the components described, or may not include some of the components described.

The short-range communication unit 410 is a unit for short-range communication. The short-range communication unit 410 may be a wireless communication unit such as Bluetooth ™, Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), Infrared Data Association (IrDA), Ultra Wideband (UWB), ZigBee, Near Field Communication (NFC) -Fidelity), Wi-Fi Direct, and Wireless USB (Wireless Universal Serial Bus) technology.

The short-range communication unit 410 may form short-range wireless communication networks to perform short-range communication between the vehicle 100 and at least one external device.

The position information section 420 is a unit for acquiring the position information of the vehicle 100. [ For example, the location information unit 420 may include a Global Positioning System (GPS) module or a Differential Global Positioning System (DGPS) module.

The V2X communication unit 430 is a unit for performing wireless communication with a server (V2I: Vehicle to Infra), another vehicle (V2V: Vehicle to Vehicle), or a pedestrian (V2P: Vehicle to Pedestrian). The V2X communication unit 430 may include an RF circuit capable of implementing communication with the infrastructure (V2I), inter-vehicle communication (V2V), and communication with the pedestrian (V2P) protocol.

The optical communication unit 440 is a unit for performing communication with an external device via light. The optical communication unit 440 may include a light emitting unit that converts an electric signal into an optical signal and transmits it to the outside, and a light receiving unit that converts the received optical signal into an electric signal.

According to the embodiment, the light emitting portion may be formed so as to be integrated with the lamp included in the vehicle 100. [

The broadcast transmission / reception unit 450 is a unit for receiving a broadcast signal from an external broadcast management server through a broadcast channel or transmitting a broadcast signal to a broadcast management server. The broadcast channel may include a satellite channel and a terrestrial channel. The broadcast signal may include a TV broadcast signal, a radio broadcast signal, and a data broadcast signal.

The processor 470 can control the overall operation of each unit of the communication device 400.

In accordance with an embodiment, the communication device 400 may include a plurality of processors 470 or may not include a processor 470. [

When the processor 400 is not included in the communication device 400, the communication device 400 can be operated under the control of the processor or the control unit 170 of another apparatus in the vehicle 100. [

On the other hand, the communication device 400 can implement the vehicle display device together with the user interface device 200. [ In this case, the vehicle display device can be named as a telematics device or an AVN (Audio Video Navigation) device.

The communication device 400 may be operated under the control of the control unit 170. [

The driving operation device 500 is a device for receiving a user input for operation.

In the manual mode, the vehicle 100 can be operated on the basis of the signal provided by the driving operation device 500.

The driving operation device 500 may include a steering input device 510, an acceleration input device 530, and a brake input device 570.

The steering input device 510 may receive a forward direction input of the vehicle 100 from a user. The steering input device 510 is preferably formed in a wheel shape so that steering input is possible by rotation. According to an embodiment, the steering input device may be formed as a touch screen, a touch pad, or a button.

The acceleration input device 530 may receive an input for acceleration of the vehicle 100 from a user. The brake input device 570 can receive an input for deceleration of the vehicle 100 from the user. The acceleration input device 530 and the brake input device 570 are preferably formed in a pedal shape. According to an embodiment, the acceleration input device or the brake input device may be formed as a touch screen, a touch pad, or a button.

The driving operation device 500 can be operated under the control of the control unit 170. [

The vehicle driving device 600 is an apparatus for electrically controlling the driving of various devices in the vehicle 100. [

The vehicle driving apparatus 600 includes a power train driving unit 610, a chassis driving unit 620, a door / window driving unit 630, a safety driving unit 640, a lamp driving unit 650 and an air conditioning driving unit 660 .

According to the embodiment, the vehicle drive system 600 may further include other elements other than the described elements, or may not include some of the elements described.

On the other hand, the vehicle drive apparatus 600 may include a processor. Each unit of the vehicle drive apparatus 600 may individually include a processor.

The power train driving unit 610 can control the operation of the power train apparatus.

The power train driving unit 610 may include a power source driving unit 611 and a transmission driving unit 612.

The power source drive unit 611 can perform control on the power source of the vehicle 100. [

For example, when the fossil fuel-based engine is a power source, the power source drive unit 610 can perform electronic control of the engine. Thus, the output torque of the engine and the like can be controlled. The power source drive unit 611 can adjust the engine output torque under the control of the control unit 170. [

For example, when the electric energy based motor is a power source, the power source driving unit 610 can perform control on the motor. The power source drive unit 610 can adjust the rotation speed, torque, and the like of the motor under the control of the control unit 170. [

The transmission drive unit 612 can perform control on the transmission.

The transmission drive unit 612 can adjust the state of the transmission. The transmission drive unit 612 can adjust the state of the transmission to forward (D), reverse (R), neutral (N), or parking (P).

On the other hand, when the engine is a power source, the transmission drive unit 612 can adjust the gear engagement state in the forward (D) state.

The chassis driving unit 620 can control the operation of the chassis apparatus.

The chassis driving unit 620 may include a steering driving unit 621, a brake driving unit 622, and a suspension driving unit 623.

The steering driver 621 may perform electronic control of the steering apparatus in the vehicle 100. [ The steering driver 621 can change the traveling direction of the vehicle.

The brake driver 622 can perform electronic control of the brake apparatus in the vehicle 100. [ For example, it is possible to reduce the speed of the vehicle 100 by controlling the operation of the brakes disposed on the wheels.

On the other hand, the brake driver 622 can individually control each of the plurality of brakes. The brake driving unit 622 can control the braking forces applied to the plurality of wheels to be different from each other.

The suspension driving unit 623 can perform electronic control on a suspension apparatus in the vehicle 100. [ For example, when there is a curvature on the road surface, the suspension driving unit 623 can control the suspension device so as to reduce the vibration of the vehicle 100. [

On the other hand, the suspension driving unit 623 can individually control each of the plurality of suspensions.

The door / window driving unit 630 may perform electronic control of a door apparatus or a window apparatus in the vehicle 100.

The door / window driving unit 630 may include a door driving unit 631 and a window driving unit 632.

The door driving unit 631 can control the door device. The door driving unit 631 can control the opening and closing of a plurality of doors included in the vehicle 100. [ The door driving unit 631 can control the opening or closing of a trunk or a tail gate. The door driving unit 631 can control the opening or closing of the sunroof.

The window driving unit 632 may perform an electronic control on a window apparatus. It is possible to control the opening or closing of the plurality of windows included in the vehicle 100. [

The safety device driving unit 640 can perform electronic control of various safety apparatuses in the vehicle 100. [

The safety device driving unit 640 may include an airbag driving unit 641, a seat belt driving unit 642, and a pedestrian protection device driving unit 643. [

The airbag driver 641 may perform electronic control of the airbag apparatus in the vehicle 100. [ For example, the airbag driver 641 can control the deployment of the airbag when a danger is detected.

The seat belt driving portion 642 can perform electronic control on the seat belt appartus in the vehicle 100. [ For example, the seat belt driving portion 642 can control the passenger to be fixed to the seats 110FL, 110FR, 110RL, and 110RR using the seat belt when a danger is detected.

The pedestrian protection device driving section 643 can perform electronic control on the hood lift and the pedestrian airbag. For example, the pedestrian protection device driving section 643 can control the hood lift-up and the pedestrian airbag deployment when a collision with a pedestrian is detected.

The lamp driving unit 650 can perform electronic control of various lamp apparatuses in the vehicle 100. [

The air conditioning driving unit 660 can perform electronic control on the air conditioner in the vehicle 100. [ For example, when the temperature inside the vehicle is high, the air conditioning driving unit 660 can control the air conditioner to operate so that the cool air is supplied to the inside of the vehicle.

The vehicle drive apparatus 600 may include a processor. Each unit of the vehicle drive apparatus 600 may individually include a processor.

The vehicle drive apparatus 600 can be operated under the control of the control section 170. [

The operating system 700 is a system for controlling various operations of the vehicle 100. [ The travel system 700 can be operated in the autonomous mode.

The travel system 700 may include a travel system 710, an outbound system 740, and a parking system 750.

According to the embodiment, the travel system 700 may further include other components than the components described, or may not include some of the components described.

On the other hand, the travel system 700 may include a processor. Each unit of the travel system 700 may each include a processor individually.

Meanwhile, according to the embodiment, when the driving system 700 is implemented in software, it may be a sub-concept of the control unit 170.

According to the embodiment, the operating system 700 includes at least one of the user interface device 200, the object detecting device 300, the communication device 400, the vehicle driving device 600, and the control unit 170 It can be a concept that includes.

The traveling system 710 can perform traveling of the vehicle 100. [

The navigation system 710 can receive navigation information from the navigation system 770 and provide a control signal to the vehicle drive system 600 to perform the travel of the vehicle 100. [

The traveling system 710 can receive the object information from the object detecting apparatus 300 and provide the vehicle driving apparatus 600 with a control signal to perform the traveling of the vehicle 100. [

The traveling system 710 can receive the signal from the external device through the communication device 400 and provide a control signal to the vehicle driving device 600 to perform the traveling of the vehicle 100. [

The departure system 740 can perform the departure of the vehicle 100.

The outpost system 740 can receive navigation information from the navigation system 770 and provide control signals to the vehicle driving apparatus 600 to perform the departure of the vehicle 100. [

The departure system 740 can receive object information from the object detecting apparatus 300 and provide a control signal to the vehicle driving apparatus 600 to carry out the departure of the vehicle 100. [

The departure system 740 can receive a signal from the external device via the communication device 400 and provide a control signal to the vehicle driving device 600 to perform the departure of the vehicle 100. [

The parking system 750 can perform parking of the vehicle 100. [

The parking system 750 may receive navigation information from the navigation system 770 and provide a control signal to the vehicle driving device 600 to perform parking of the vehicle 100. [

The parking system 750 is capable of performing parking of the vehicle 100 by receiving object information from the object detecting apparatus 300 and providing a control signal to the vehicle driving apparatus 600. [

The parking system 750 can receive the signal from the external device via the communication device 400 and provide a control signal to the vehicle driving device 600 to perform parking of the vehicle 100. [

The navigation system 770 may provide navigation information. The navigation information may include at least one of map information, set destination information, route information according to the destination setting, information about various objects on the route, lane information, and current location information of the vehicle.

The navigation system 770 may include a memory, a processor. The memory can store navigation information. The processor may control the operation of the navigation system 770.

According to an embodiment, the navigation system 770 can receive information from an external device via the communication device 400 and update the stored information.

According to an embodiment, the navigation system 770 may be classified as a subcomponent of the user interface device 200.

The sensing unit 120 can sense the state of the vehicle. The sensing unit 120 may include a sensor such as a yaw sensor, a roll sensor, a pitch sensor, a collision sensor, a wheel sensor, a velocity sensor, A head sensor, a gyro sensor, a position module, a vehicle forward / backward sensor, a battery sensor, a fuel sensor, a tire sensor, a steering sensor by steering wheel rotation, a vehicle An internal temperature sensor, an in-vehicle humidity sensor, an ultrasonic sensor, an illuminance sensor, an accelerator pedal position sensor, a brake pedal position sensor, and the like.

The sensing unit 120 is configured to generate the sensing information based on the vehicle attitude information, the vehicle collision information, the vehicle direction information, the vehicle position information (GPS information), the vehicle angle information, the vehicle speed information, Obtain a sensing signal for information, fuel information, tire information, vehicle lamp information, vehicle interior temperature information, vehicle interior humidity information, steering wheel rotation angle, vehicle exterior illumination, pressure applied to the accelerator pedal, pressure applied to the brake pedal, can do.

The sensing unit 120 may further include an accelerator pedal sensor, a pressure sensor, an engine speed sensor, an air flow sensor AFS, an intake air temperature sensor ATS, a water temperature sensor WTS, (TPS), a TDC sensor, a crank angle sensor (CAS), and the like.

The interface unit 130 may serve as a pathway to various kinds of external devices connected to the vehicle 100. For example, the interface unit 130 may include a port that can be connected to the mobile terminal, and may be connected to the mobile terminal through the port. In this case, the interface unit 130 can exchange data with the mobile terminal.

Meanwhile, the interface unit 130 may serve as a channel for supplying electrical energy to the connected mobile terminal. When the mobile terminal is electrically connected to the interface unit 130, the interface unit 130 may provide the mobile terminal with electric energy supplied from the power supply unit 190 under the control of the controller 170.

The memory 140 is electrically connected to the control unit 170. The memory 140 may store basic data for the unit, control data for controlling the operation of the unit, and input / output data. The memory 140 may be, in hardware, various storage devices such as ROM, RAM, EPROM, flash drive, hard drive, and the like. The memory 140 may store various data for operation of the vehicle 100, such as a program for processing or controlling the controller 170. [

According to the embodiment, the memory 140 may be formed integrally with the controller 170 or may be implemented as a subcomponent of the controller 170. [

The control unit 170 can control the overall operation of each unit in the vehicle 100. [ The control unit 170 may be referred to as an ECU (Electronic Control Unit).

The power supply unit 190 can supply power necessary for the operation of each component under the control of the control unit 170. Particularly, the power supply unit 190 can receive power from a battery or the like inside the vehicle.

One or more processors and controls 170 included in vehicle 100 may be implemented as application specific integrated circuits (ASICs), digital signal processors (DSPs), digital signal processing devices (DSPDs), programmable logic devices (PLDs) field programmable gate arrays, processors, controllers, micro-controllers, microprocessors, and other electrical units for performing other functions.

On the other hand, the vehicle 100 related to the present invention may include the vehicle control device 800.

The vehicle control device 800 is capable of controlling at least one of the components described in Fig. In this regard, the vehicle control device 800 may be the control unit 170. [

The present invention is not limited to this, and the vehicle control apparatus 800 may be configured separately from the control section 170. [ When the vehicle control apparatus 800 is implemented as an independent component from the control section 170, the vehicle control apparatus 800 may be provided in a part of the vehicle 100. [

Hereinafter, for convenience of explanation, the vehicle control apparatus 800 will be described as being a separate structure independent of the control section 170. [ The function (operation) and the control method for describing the vehicle control apparatus 800 in this specification can be performed by the control section 170 of the vehicle. That is, all the contents described in connection with the vehicle control apparatus 800 can be similarly / analogously applied to the control section 170 as well.

In addition, the vehicle control device 800 described in this specification may include the components described in Fig. 7 and a part of various components provided in the vehicle. In this specification, for convenience of explanation, the constituent elements described in FIG. 7 and the various constituent elements provided in the vehicle will be described with different names and reference numerals.

Hereinafter, a vehicle control apparatus according to the present invention will be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

8 is a block diagram for explaining a vehicle control apparatus according to the present invention.

8, a vehicle control apparatus 800 according to the present invention is an apparatus for controlling a vehicle 100 including a sensing unit 120 and an output unit 250. The vehicle control apparatus 800 includes a communication unit 810 and a control unit 820 ).

The communication unit 810 receives information sensed by the sensing unit 120.

The communication unit 810 is configured to perform communication with the various components described with reference to FIG. For example, the communication unit 810 can receive various information provided through the CAN (controller are network).

The sensing unit 120 may include sensors for sensing information about a driver or a passenger, such as a camera for photographing the inside of the vehicle 100, an infrared sensor, a noise sensor, and the like.

For example, the communication unit 810 can receive an image of the inside of the vehicle 100 from a camera that photographs the inside of the vehicle 100. [

The control unit 820 controls the communication unit 810 to output a notification indicating the driving obstruction behavior through the output unit 250 when the driving obstruction behavior of the passenger is detected based on the received information.

The driving obstruction of the passenger may include distracting the driver's attention or decreasing the concentration of the driver when driving the vehicle 100, thereby making the safe driving difficult.

For example, on the basis of the image of the interior of the vehicle 100, the controller 820 is located in a viewing angle range of the driver looking at the left and right side mirrors, It is possible to detect (judge) a case where it is lost.

As another example, the controller 820 can detect when the passengers are talking loudly or the volume of the mobile terminal possessed by the passenger is excessively large.

That is, the driving obstruction of the passenger may include a case where the passenger hides the driver's gaze or makes a loud noise such as to interfere with driving.

7, the output unit 250 may include a display unit 251, an acoustic output unit 252, a haptic output unit 253, and the like.

The display unit 251 may be implemented as a touch screen or a HUD (Head Up Display). In the case of the HUD, the display unit 251 may include a projection module to output information through an image projected on a windshield or a window.

The notification is for notifying the passenger who is obstructing the driving operation that the current behavior of the passenger is disturbed in driving, and may be output as text, voice, alarm, vibration, or the like.

As an example, a message may be output to the display unit 251 indicating that the current behavior of the passenger is disturbed by driving. Alternatively, the message may be outputted as a voice or a warning sound may be output.

In another embodiment, the vibration may be output for a predetermined period of time from the seat of the passenger who is performing the disturbance.

On the other hand, the control unit 820 can control the communication unit 810 to output the notification when the passenger is located in the viewing angle range of the driver looking at the left and right side mirrors and one of the left and right side mirrors is covered have.

In an embodiment, the controller 820 may receive an image of the interior of the vehicle from the camera included in the sensing unit 120, and may determine whether the occupant is within the viewing angle range from the image .

9 is a conceptual diagram for explaining an embodiment of a viewing angle range of a driver looking at left and right side mirrors;

9, the viewing angle range 900 of the driver 910 viewing the left and right side mirrors can be calculated based on the image of the interior of the vehicle 100 or the detection result of the infrared sensor.

As an embodiment, the position of the eyes of the driver 910, the viewing angle range 900, and the like can be calculated from the image of the driver 910 taken.

10 is a conceptual diagram for explaining an embodiment in which a passenger is located in a viewing angle range of a driver in the embodiment of FIG.

10, when the passenger 920 leans forward, the passenger 920 enters the viewing angle range 900 of the driver 910 looking at the left and right side mirrors and hides the driver 910's line of sight. That is, the right side mirror is obscured.

At this time, the position of the eyes of the driver 910, the viewing angle range 900, the position, posture, and behavior of the passenger 920 can be detected through a camera or an infrared sensor that photographs the inside of the vehicle 100.

As an embodiment, it is possible to determine whether the passenger 920 is located in the viewing angle range 900 of the driver 910 from the image of the interior of the vehicle 100. In this manner, when the passenger 920 covers the line of sight of the driver 910 for a certain period of time, a notification informing the CID can be output.

In the embodiments shown in Figs. 9 and 10, the case where the driver's seat is located on the left side and the assistant driver's seat is located on the right side is described, but the present invention is not limited thereto. That is, the driver's seat may be located on the left side of the passenger seat on the right side, and the left side mirror may be covered by the passenger seat passenger.

Also, the driver's gaze can be obscured by the passenger sitting in the back seat. For example, a rear-seat passenger may stretch his arms close to the driver's face and obscure the driver's gaze.

On the other hand, the viewing angle range can be calculated differently depending on the eye position of the driver.

11 is a conceptual diagram for explaining an embodiment in which the viewing angle range is calculated differently according to the position of the driver's eyes.

Referring to FIG. 11, the position of the driver's eye can be calculated to calculate the range of the viewing angle of the driver.

As an embodiment, the position of the current driver's eye can be detected from the image photographed by the camera in the vehicle 100. [ For this, various face recognition algorithms can be used. As another example, the position of the driver's eyes can be detected through a sensor such as an infrared sensor.

Accordingly, the first viewing angle range 1110 of the driver looking at the left and right side mirrors at the current position can be calculated.

In another embodiment, when the driver moves his / her head a predetermined distance to the right side and turns a predetermined angle of view, the position of the driver's eyes can be changed. As a result, the viewing angle range of the driver looking at the left and right side mirrors can be changed from the first viewing angle range 1110 to the second viewing angle range 1120 based on the changed eye position.

As another embodiment, the viewing angle range of the driver may be set differently depending on the physical condition (sitting height, posture, etc.) of the driver, seat position of the driver's seat, height,

In Figs. 9 to 11, the case where the side mirror is covered by the passenger is described as an example of the driving obstruction behavior in which the driver's eyes are blocked. In addition to this, the driver's gaze of the room mirror, navigation, CID, etc. may be covered by the passenger.

FIG. 12 is a conceptual diagram for explaining an embodiment in which a notification informing of a driving obstruction behavior is output.

Referring to FIG. 12, a notification 1200 informing the driver of the driving obstruction may be output to the CID. Specifically, since the driver's eyes are covered, a message to sit correctly can be displayed in a pop-up window.

As an example, the alert 1200 may be output with a voice alert or an alert tone. At this time, a blinking image effect may be added to the pop-up window.

As another embodiment, the vibration may be output from the seat of the passenger who is obstructing the driving with the announcement 1200 output.

In yet another embodiment, the notification 1200 may be output from various in-vehicle video displays. Specifically, it can be output to the navigation, the CID, and the HUD on the passenger side.

If the passenger in the rear seat is obstructing the driving, the notification 1200 may be output to the video display device (RSD) provided in the rear seat.

The control unit 820 may control the communication unit 810 such that an image of the outside of the vehicle 100 is output from the output unit 250 when the notification is output.

Figs. 13 and 14 are conceptual diagrams for explaining an embodiment in which an image obscured by a passenger is output.

Referring to FIG. 13, when the right side mirror is covered by a passenger, as shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, an image 1310 shown in the right side mirror can be output to the in-vehicle image display device.

As an example, an image 1310 shown on the right side mirror can be output to a CID, a cluster, a navigation, a HUD, and the like. At this time, the image 1310 may be output together with a message 1320 indicating that the image is the image of the right side mirror.

Referring to FIG. 14, an image (frame shape) representing a video display device covered by a passenger can be output from another video display device.

In an embodiment, when the right side mirror is obscured, the right side mirror shape 1410 and the image information 1420 sensed through the side mirror can be displayed in the CID. The image information 1420 may include information indicating that the rear vehicle is approaching from the right side.

In another embodiment, different effects may be output depending on the importance of contents included in the image information 1420. [ As a concrete example, if the other vehicle or obstacle is included in the hidden image information, a voice informing it may be output together. Alternatively, the image information may be output in a color having a high brightness.

As another example, a notification 1430 indicating that the right side mirror is blocked by the passenger may be output together. That is, the CID may output the notified image and the hidden image (external captured image) together.

In another embodiment, when the room mirror is obscured, the image sensed through the room mirror and the room mirror may be displayed on another image display device.

In this case, when a part of a plurality of video display devices is covered by a passenger, the obscured video can be output from another video display device. Specifically, it can be outputted from the image display apparatus that is closest to the driver's line of sight.

For example, if the CID is obscured by the passenger, the image output from the CID can be output from the cluster or the driver's HUD.

As described above, referring to FIG. 12 to FIG. 14, it is possible to output the image (external photographing image) hidden by the notification and the passenger. At this time, each image can be outputted at a position where each of the driver and the passenger can easily confirm.

For example, if the passenger hides the navigation, the notification is output from the passenger's HUD, and the hidden navigation image can be output from the driver's HUD.

Alternatively, as shown in FIG. 14, the CID screen is divided so that the notification can be outputted to the passenger side, and the hidden image can be outputted to the driver side.

The control unit 820 may further include a communication unit 810 for allowing the passenger to move outside the viewing angle, To control the driving unit.

The control unit 820 controls the communication unit 810 to stop the movement of the seat when the occupant is out of the viewing angle range while the seat is being moved by the external force generated by the driving unit The driving unit can be controlled.

FIG. 15 is a conceptual diagram for explaining an embodiment in which a seat of a passenger who is in a driving obstruction behavior is moved.

Referring to FIG. 15, when the right side mirror is covered by the passenger 920, the passenger 920 can not reach the side where the right side mirror is not covered by the passenger 920, Can be moved backward.

In the embodiment, the movement of the seat may be performed together with the notification output, or when the predetermined time has passed after the notification output, but the passenger 920 continues to cover the sight line 900 of the driver 910.

As another example, when an emergency such as approaching the right rear vehicle at a very high speed is detected, the seat movement of the passenger 920 can be performed.

As another example, when the passenger 920 is out of the viewing angle range 900 of the driver 910 by changing the posture, the seat movement of the passenger 920 may be terminated.

Meanwhile, the controller 820 may control the communication unit 810 such that the notification is output from an external terminal possessed by the passenger.

As described above, the notification can be displayed on the CID, the HUD on the passenger side, navigation, and the like.

FIG. 16 is a conceptual diagram for explaining an embodiment in which a notice informing a terminal held by a passenger of a driving obstruction is output.

Referring to FIG. 16, a notification 1600 indicating that the current behavior of the passenger is a driving obstruction can be output to the terminal possessed by the passenger.

The terminal may be a smart phone, a laptop computer, a personal digital assistant (PDA), a portable multimedia player (PMP), a slate PC, a tablet PC, an ultrabook A wearable device such as a smartwatch, a smart glass, a head mounted display (HMD), and the like.

As an embodiment, since the sight line of the current driver is covered, a message 1600 for correct posture can be output.

Alternatively, a guide for moving a part of the body that obscures the driver's gaze may be output. For example, since the current driver's gaze is hidden, a guide for moving the hand downward or moving the head can be output together.

In another embodiment, an image display device to which a notification is output may be determined according to the driver's gaze. Specifically, when the driver is looking at the CID, a notice is output from the CID. If the driver is looking at the mobile phone, a notification may be output from the mobile phone. Alternatively, notifications may be output together from a plurality of video display devices.

As another example, the notification may be output as a message, a voice, a warning sound, a vibration, or the like at a terminal owned by a passenger. Specifically, the message 1600 may be output with a vibration output.

Meanwhile, the controller 820 may control the communication unit 810 to output the notification including a message requesting noise reduction when a noise of a predetermined level or more is detected from the passenger.

The noise may occur when one passenger speaks or when several passengers talk.

As an example, a warning sound may be output when the conversation sound of passengers (possibly including the driver) becomes large enough that the sound of the vehicle system is not audible. And the contents of the navigation can be displayed as text in the driver's HUD.

As another embodiment, the sound of the vehicle system or the contents of navigation can be reproduced through the headrest speaker on the driver's side.

In another embodiment, the control unit 820 may include a control command for decreasing the volume of the external terminal when it is detected that noise of a predetermined level or higher is output from an external terminal carried by the passenger, To the external terminal through the communication unit 810.

17 is a conceptual diagram for explaining an embodiment in which the volume of a terminal possessed by a passenger is automatically adjusted.

Referring to FIG. 17, a control signal (command) for automatically adjusting the volume of the mobile terminal can be transmitted to the mobile terminal when a noise level of a predetermined level or more is being output from the mobile terminal carried by the passenger.

Accordingly, the volume of the mobile terminal can be reduced to a predetermined level. At this time, a message 1700 for automatically adjusting the volume of the mobile terminal may be output together.

As a further embodiment, when the right side mirror is covered by the passenger and the input of the driver turning on the turn signal lamp is applied, the right turn signal light is not turned on and a notification informing it may be output.

Specifically, when the driver inputs an input signal to turn on the right turn signal lamp in a state in which the right side mirror is blocked by the passenger, the right turn signal light is not turned on. Then, a message indicating that the right turn signal light is not turned on may be output to the HUD.

In addition, a Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) can be executed so that the vehicle 100 can not enter the right lane.

The effect of the vehicle control apparatus provided in the vehicle according to the present invention will be described below.

According to at least one of the embodiments of the present invention, the vehicle can be safely operated by detecting and notifying the driver of the driving obstruction.

Further, in addition to outputting the notification, the image hidden by the passenger can be output from the other image display device to secure the view of the driver.

Then, the seat of the passenger can be moved or the volume of the terminal carried by the passenger can be automatically adjusted. This makes it possible to respond more quickly in an urgent danger situation.

The present invention described above can be embodied as computer-readable codes on a medium on which a program is recorded. The computer readable medium includes all kinds of recording devices in which data that can be read by a computer system is stored. Examples of the computer readable medium include a hard disk drive (HDD), a solid state disk (SSD), a silicon disk drive (SDD), a ROM, a RAM, a CD-ROM, a magnetic tape, a floppy disk, , And may also be implemented in the form of a carrier wave (e.g., transmission over the Internet). In addition, the computer may include a processor or a control unit. Accordingly, the above description should not be construed in a limiting sense in all respects and should be considered illustrative. The scope of the present invention should be determined by rational interpretation of the appended claims, and all changes within the scope of equivalents of the present invention are included in the scope of the present invention.

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A vehicle control apparatus for controlling a vehicle having a sensing section and an output section,
A communication unit for receiving information sensed by the sensing unit; And
And a controller for controlling the communication unit to output a notification informing the driver of the driving obstruction through the output unit when the driving obstruction of the passenger is sensed based on the received information,
Wherein,
When the passenger is located in a viewing angle range of the driver looking at the first side mirror and a driver input for turning on the direction indicator in the direction in which the first side mirror is located is applied in a state in which the first side mirror is obscured, The control unit controls the communication unit to control the communication unit so that the turn signal lamp is not turned on. delete The method according to claim 1,
Wherein,
Receives an image of the interior of the vehicle from the camera included in the sensing unit, and determines whether the occupant is located within the viewing angle range from the image. The method of claim 3,
The viewing-
Wherein the difference is calculated differently depending on an eye position of the driver. The method according to claim 1,
The vehicle further includes a driving unit for generating an external force for changing the position of the seat occupied by the passenger,
Wherein,
And controls the driving unit through the communication unit such that the passenger moves out of the viewing angle. 6. The method of claim 5,
Wherein,
Wherein the control unit controls the driving unit through the communication unit to stop the movement of the seat when the occupant is out of the viewing angle range while the seat is being moved by an external force generated by the driving unit. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein,
And controls the communication unit so that an image photographed outside the vehicle is output from the output unit when the notification is output. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein,
And controls the communication unit so that the notification is output from an external terminal possessed by the passenger. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein,
Wherein the communication control unit controls the communication unit to output the notification including a message requesting noise reduction when a noise of a predetermined degree or more is detected from the passenger. 10. The method of claim 9,
Wherein,
Wherein the controller transmits a control command to the external terminal through the communication unit to decrease the volume of the external terminal when it is detected that noise of more than a predetermined level is output from the external terminal held by the passenger. Vehicle control device.

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