KR102421224B1 - Apparatus and method for providing vehicle tutorial function - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention provides a storage unit in which at least one tutorial including at least one event for guiding a method of using a function provided in a vehicle is stored, an output unit for executing the event, and tutorial information stored in the storage unit calculates a list of functions available for tutorial based on It is characterized in that it comprises a control unit for executing through the unit.

Description

Apparatus and method for providing automotive tutorial functions

The present invention relates to an apparatus and method for providing a vehicle tutorial function, and to an apparatus and method for providing a vehicle tutorial function for guiding a method of using a function provided in a vehicle.

When purchasing a vehicle, a manual in the form of a booklet or electronic document is provided so that a driver can check the functions provided in the vehicle.

In general, the driver checks the page where the function to check is recorded in the table of contents included in the manual, understands how to use the function through the pictures and explanations recorded on the page, and then applies the learned contents directly to the vehicle. Through this process, you will learn how to use the function.

In the case of such a learning method through a manual, it is difficult to apply the contents learned through the manual to an actual vehicle due to the limitation of one-way communication, and when a series of operations is required to execute the functions provided in the vehicle , a problem in which it is not possible to determine whether a series of required operations is being performed normally, and a problem in which the driver cannot grasp which operation among the series of operations is performed incorrectly.

Accordingly, there is a demand for a method that enables the driver to learn the functions provided in the vehicle through interactive communication with the driver.

The background technology of the present invention is disclosed in 'System and method for providing a digital manual for a vehicle' of Korean Patent Registration No. 10-1655166 (2016.09.01.).

The present invention has been devised to solve the above problems, and an object of one aspect of the present invention is to provide an apparatus and method for providing a tutorial function for a vehicle that provides a tutorial for guiding a method of using a function provided in a vehicle. .

According to an aspect of the present invention, an apparatus for providing a tutorial function for a vehicle includes: a storage unit storing tutorial information in which at least one tutorial including at least one event for guiding a method of using a function provided in a vehicle is stored; an output unit for executing the event; and calculating a list of available tutorial functions based on the tutorial information stored in the storage unit, outputting the calculated function list through the output unit, and searching the storage unit for a tutorial corresponding to the function selected by the user, and a control unit executing the first event included in the found tutorial through the output unit.

In the present invention, the storage unit, it characterized in that the event completion condition for each of the at least one event is further stored.

In the present invention, further comprising; an input unit for detecting a user's input corresponding to the event, wherein the control unit, the user's input corresponding to the first event detected through the input unit for the first event When the event completion condition is satisfied, the second event is executed through the output unit.

In the present invention, if the user's input corresponding to the first event detected through the input unit does not correspond to the event completion condition for the first event, the control unit generates a feedback message corresponding to the user's input. It is output through the output unit and characterized in that the first event is executed again.

In the present invention, it further includes a detection unit for detecting the engine state of the vehicle, wherein the control unit determines the execution method of the event based on the engine state detected through the detection unit.

A method of providing a tutorial function for a car according to an aspect of the present invention is a step in which the control unit calculates a list of functions available for tutorial based on tutorial information stored in a storage, wherein the tutorial information guides a method of using a function provided in the vehicle. Which will include at least one or more tutorials including at least one event for doing; outputting, by the control unit, a list of the calculated functions through an output unit; retrieving, by the control unit, a tutorial corresponding to a function selected by the user in the storage unit; and executing, by the control unit, a first event included in the found tutorial through the output unit.

In the present invention, the storage unit, it characterized in that the event completion condition for each of the at least one event is further stored.

In the present invention, the method comprising: detecting, by the control unit, a user input corresponding to the first event through an input unit; and when the user's input corresponding to the first event corresponds to the event completion condition for the first event, executing, by the control unit, a second event through the output unit.

In the present invention, if the user's input corresponding to the first event does not correspond to the event completion condition for the first event, the control unit outputs a feedback message for the user's input through the output unit, Re-executing the first event; characterized in that it further comprises.

In the present invention, the control unit, detecting the engine state of the vehicle through the detection unit; and determining, by the control unit, an execution method of the first and second events based on the engine state detected by the detection unit.

According to an aspect of the present invention, by guiding a method of using a function provided in the vehicle through a tutorial that enables two-way communication between the driver and the vehicle, it is possible to quickly and easily teach the function provided in the vehicle to the driver.

1 is a block diagram illustrating an apparatus for providing a car tutorial function according to an embodiment of the present invention.
2 is an exemplary diagram for explaining a process of performing a tutorial of a smart cruise control function through an apparatus for providing a car tutorial function according to an embodiment of the present invention.
3 is a flowchart illustrating a method of providing a car tutorial function according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, an apparatus and method for providing a car tutorial function according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. In this process, the thickness of the lines or the size of the components shown in the drawings may be exaggerated for clarity and convenience of explanation. In addition, the terms to be described later are terms defined in consideration of functions in the present invention, which may vary according to intentions or customs of users and operators. Therefore, definitions of these terms should be made based on the content throughout this specification.

1 is a block diagram for explaining an apparatus for providing a car tutorial function according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a tutorial of a smart cruise control function through the apparatus for providing a car tutorial function according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is an example diagram to explain the process in progress.

Referring to FIG. 1 , an apparatus for providing a tutorial function for a car according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a storage unit 100 , an output unit 200 , an input unit 300 , a detection unit 400 , a tutorial switch 500 and a control unit ( 600) may be included.

The storage unit 100 may store tutorial information including at least one tutorial including at least one event for guiding a method of using a function provided in the vehicle.

That is, the storage unit 100 may store tutorial information including at least one tutorial for guiding a method of using a function provided in the vehicle, and each tutorial may include at least one event.

Here, the tutorial may mean a series of operations for guiding the user on how to use a function provided in the vehicle, and the event is a guide for explaining how to use the function to the user through the output unit 200 to be described later. It may mean an operation of outputting information. In addition, the event includes all operations for guiding how to use the corresponding function in addition to the operation of outputting guide information (for example, when a specific button provided in the vehicle needs to be pressed to perform the corresponding function, the LED provided on the corresponding button may include an operation of blinking , or a prior operation if a prior operation is required prior to performing the corresponding function).

The storage unit 100 may further store event termination conditions for each of at least one event included in each tutorial.

The event termination condition may be that a preset input is input from the user through the input unit 300 to be described later. That is, the event may be an operation of outputting guide information for guiding that the event termination condition is performed.

For example, in the tutorial for explaining how to use the smart cruise control function, a voice to guide the operation of pressing the cruise switch located inside the vehicle (eg, “Please enter the cruise switch.”) message) through the speaker or outputting an image for guiding the operation of pressing the cruise switch through the display may correspond to an event, and input of the cruise switch by the user may correspond to an event termination condition.

The output unit 200 may be a device for executing an event.

For example, a display or speaker provided in the vehicle may correspond to the output unit 200 , and the display or speaker may output guide information for explaining how to use each function provided in the vehicle.

The input unit 300 may be a device for detecting a user's input corresponding to an event.

The input unit 300 may include any device that is provided inside and outside the vehicle and can be manipulated by a user. For example, the input unit 300 may be various devices provided on the dashboard of a car, and may include a steering wheel, a parking brake lever, a clutch pedal, an accelerator pedal, an Audi system, an air conditioner system, a navigation system, an automatic speed control device, an ignition switch, It may include a headlight/turn indicator lever and the like.

The detection unit 400 may detect an engine state of the vehicle.

For example, the detector 400 may determine the engine state of the vehicle as one of a case in which the vehicle is driving and a case in which it is not driving (ie, an IGN ON state).

The tutorial switch 500 may be a switch provided in the vehicle to enter the tutorial mode.

The controller 600 may enter the tutorial mode in response to identifying that the tutorial switch 500 is input.

Meanwhile, when a preset voice is input from the user, the controller 600 may enter the tutorial mode. For example, when a voice such as “execution of tutorial mode” is input from the user, the controller 600 may enter the tutorial mode. To this end, the present invention may further include a microphone for recognizing the user's voice.

The controller 600 may calculate a list of tutorial available functions based on the tutorial information stored in the storage 100 , and output the calculated list of tutorial available functions through the output unit 200 .

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the control unit 600 may calculate a list of functions available for tutorial based on the engine state detected through the detection unit 400 .

The functions provided in the vehicle can be divided into a function to assist the driving of the vehicle, a function to assist the stopping of the vehicle, and other functions for user convenience. In order to be guided through the tutorial on how to use the function), the car needs to be running. On the other hand, in the case of a function for user convenience (eg, a navigation function), there may be an accident risk when a tutorial is performed while driving.

Therefore, the present invention can provide a tutorial in consideration of the user's situation by determining whether or not the vehicle is running through the engine state of the vehicle, and setting a list of available tutorial functions according to the determined whether the vehicle is running. have.

Meanwhile, the controller 600 may search for a tutorial corresponding to a function selected by the user from the tutorial information stored in the storage 100 , and execute a first event included in the searched tutorial.

When the user selects a function to be guided from the outputted list of available tutorial functions, the control unit 600 searches the storage unit 100 for a tutorial corresponding to the function selected by the user, and retrieves the first event included in the searched tutorial. can be run

Referring to FIG. 2 , when the user selects the smart cruise control function as a function to be guided, the controller 600 performs an operation of pressing the cruise switch located inside the vehicle as a first event included in the tutorial of the smart cruise control function. A voice for guidance (eg, a guidance message such as “Please input the cruise switch provided on the right side of the steering wheel”) can be output to the speaker, or an image for guiding the operation of pressing the cruise switch can be output to the display.

Meanwhile, according to an embodiment of the present invention, the control unit 600 may determine a method of executing an event based on the engine state detected through the detection unit 400 .

For example, when the engine state is driving, the controller 600 may execute an event through a speaker, and when the engine state is not driving, the controller 600 may execute the event through the display.

In addition, when the engine state is not driving, the control unit 600 detects the voltage of the battery provided in the vehicle, determines whether the detected battery voltage is equal to or less than a preset reference voltage, and sets the detected battery state to a preset voltage. If it is determined that the reference voltage is lower than the reference voltage, a warning informing the user of the low battery may be output. To this end, the present invention may further include a battery sensor (not shown) for detecting the battery voltage.

Meanwhile, the control unit 600 may detect a user's input corresponding to the first event through the input unit 300 .

The controller 600 may determine whether the detected user's input corresponds to an event termination condition for the first event.

When the detected user input corresponds to an event termination condition for the first event, the controller 600 may execute the second event.

Referring to FIG. 2 , when the smart cruise control function is selected as a function that the user wants to be guided, and the control unit 600 outputs a voice or image guiding the operation of pressing the cruise switch through the output unit 200 , the user When the cruise switch is input from , the controller 600 determines that the user's input corresponds to the event termination condition, and guides the operation of setting the speed of the smart cruise, which is the second event included in the tutorial of the smart cruise control function. You can output audio or video for

On the other hand, if it is determined that the detected user's input does not correspond to the event termination condition corresponding to the first event, the control unit 600 outputs a feedback message corresponding to the user's input through the output unit 200, 1 Event can be executed again.

For example, when the user selects the smart cruise control function as a function to be guided, and the control unit 600 outputs a voice or image guiding the operation of pressing the cruise switch through the output unit 200, the user When a switch other than the switch is input, the control unit 600 may output a feedback message such as “An incorrect switch has been input” as audio or video, and output a voice or video guiding the operation of pressing the cruise switch again. have.

The control unit 600 detects a user input corresponding to the second event through the input unit 300, and when the detected user input corresponds to an event termination condition for the second event, the third event may be executed. have.

The controller 600 may repeat this process until the next event does not exist, and when the next event does not exist, the controller 600 may end the tutorial.

As described above, according to the present invention, the driver can quickly and easily learn the functions provided in the vehicle by guiding a method of using the functions provided in the vehicle through a tutorial capable of interactive communication between the driver and the vehicle.

3 is a flowchart illustrating a method of providing a car tutorial function according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, a method of providing a car tutorial function according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. 3 .

In step S100 , the controller 600 may enter the tutorial mode in response to identifying that the tutorial switch 500 is input.

Also, when a preset voice is input by the user, the controller 600 may enter the tutorial mode. For example, when a voice such as “execution of tutorial mode” is input from the user, the controller 600 may enter the tutorial mode.

In step S200 , the control unit 600 may calculate a list of tutorial available functions based on the tutorial information stored in the storage unit 100 . In this case, the tutorial information may include at least one tutorial including at least one event for guiding a method of using a function provided in the vehicle.

In step S300 , the control unit 600 may output the calculated list of available tutorial functions through the output unit 200 .

In step S400 , the control unit 600 may search for a tutorial corresponding to the function selected by the user from the tutorial information stored in the storage unit 100 .

In step S500 , the controller 600 may execute the first event included in the tutorial searched through the output unit 200 .

In step S600 , the control unit 600 may detect a user's input corresponding to the first event through the input unit 300 .

In step S700 , the control unit 600 may determine whether a user's input corresponding to the first event detected through the input unit 300 corresponds to an event completion condition for the first event.

In step S800 , if it is determined that the user's input corresponding to the first event detected through the input unit 300 corresponds to the event completion condition for the first event, the control unit 600 controls the second event through the output unit 200 . 2 Events can be executed.

For example, when the user selects the smart cruise function as a function to be guided, and the control unit 600 outputs a voice or image guiding the operation of pressing the cruise switch through the output unit 200 , the cruise switch from the user is input, the controller 600 may determine that the user's input corresponds to the event termination condition, and output a voice or image to guide the operation of setting the speed of the smart cruise, which is the second event of the tutorial. .

In step S900 , if it is determined that the user's input corresponding to the first event detected through the input unit 300 does not correspond to the event completion condition for the first event, the control unit 600 controls the output unit 200 through the output unit 200 . A feedback message for the user's input may be output, and the first event may be executed again.

For example, when the user selects the smart cruise function as a function to be guided, and the control unit 600 outputs a voice or image guiding the operation of pressing the cruise switch through the output unit 200 , the cruise switch from the user When a switch other than that is input, the control unit 600 outputs a feedback message such as “An incorrect switch has been input” as audio or video, and may output a voice or video guiding the operation of pressing the cruise switch again. have.

In step S1000 , the control unit 600 may detect the engine state of the vehicle through the detection unit 400 .

In step S1100 , the control unit 600 may determine an execution method of the event based on the engine state detected through the detection unit 400 .

For example, when the engine state is driving, the controller 600 may output an event through the speaker, and when the engine state is not driving, the controller 600 may output the event through the display.

Steps S1000 and S1100 may be performed before step S500 or before step S800.

As described above, the apparatus and method for providing a car tutorial function according to an embodiment of the present invention are provided in a vehicle quickly and easily by guiding a method of using a function provided in the vehicle through a tutorial capable of interactive communication between the driver and the vehicle. These functions can be taught to the driver.

Implementations described herein may be implemented in, for example, a method or process, an apparatus, a software program, a data stream, or a signal. Although discussed only in the context of a single form of implementation (eg, discussed only as a method), implementations of the discussed features may also be implemented in other forms (eg, as an apparatus or a program). The apparatus may be implemented in suitable hardware, software and firmware, and the like. A method may be implemented in an apparatus such as, for example, a processor, which generally refers to a computer, a microprocessor, a processing device, including an integrated circuit or programmable logic device, or the like. Processors also include communication devices such as computers, cell phones, portable/personal digital assistants ("PDA") and other devices that facilitate communication of information between end-users.

Although the present invention has been described with reference to the embodiment shown in the drawings, this is merely exemplary, and it is understood that various modifications and equivalent other embodiments are possible by those of ordinary skill in the art. will understand Accordingly, the true technical protection scope of the present invention should be defined by the following claims.

100: storage
200: output unit
300: input unit
400: detection unit
500: tutorial switch
600: control unit

Claims (10)

a storage unit storing tutorial information in which at least one tutorial including at least one event for guiding a method of using a function provided in the vehicle is stored;
an output unit for executing the event; and
Calculate a list of functions available for tutorial based on the tutorial information stored in the storage unit, output the calculated function list through the output unit, search the storage unit for a tutorial corresponding to the function selected by the user, and the Including; a control unit for executing the first event included in the searched tutorial through the output unit;
The storage unit further stores an event completion condition for each of the at least one event,
Further comprising; an input unit for detecting a user input corresponding to the event;
The control unit outputs a feedback message corresponding to the user's input through the output unit when the user's input corresponding to the first event detected through the input unit does not correspond to the event completion condition for the first event and re-executing the first event.
delete The method of claim 1,
The control unit, when a user input corresponding to the first event detected through the input unit corresponds to an event completion condition for the first event, the car tutorial, characterized in that to execute a second event through the output unit function providing device.
delete The method of claim 1,
Further comprising; a detection unit for detecting the engine state of the vehicle;
wherein the control unit determines the execution method of the event based on the engine state detected through the detection unit.
In the step of calculating, by the controller, a list of available tutorial functions based on the tutorial information stored in the storage, the tutorial information includes at least one tutorial including at least one event for guiding a method of using a function provided in the vehicle. The step comprising the above;
outputting, by the control unit, a list of the calculated functions through an output unit;
retrieving, by the control unit, a tutorial corresponding to a function selected by the user in the storage unit; and
Including, by the control unit, the first event included in the searched tutorial through the output unit;
The storage unit further stores an event completion condition for each of the at least one event,
detecting, by the control unit, a user input corresponding to the first event through an input unit; and
If the user's input corresponding to the first event does not correspond to the event completion condition for the first event, the control unit outputs a feedback message for the user's input through the output unit, and outputs the first event Car tutorial function providing method, characterized in that it further comprises;
delete 7. The method of claim 6,
When the user's input corresponding to the first event corresponds to the event completion condition for the first event, the control unit executing a second event through the output unit; car tutorial characterized in that it further comprises How to provide features.
delete 7. The method of claim 6,
detecting, by the control unit, an engine state of the vehicle through a detection unit; and
and determining, by the control unit, an execution method of the first and second events based on the engine state detected through the detection unit.

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