KR200298110Y1 - Vehicle traveling information processing apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention outputs the driving history information of the vehicle based on the current position information provided from the GPS module and the road information and warning information stored in the data storage unit, so that the driving management and real-time position checking (that is, TRS function linkage) Vehicle operation information that enables comprehensive management of vehicle driving information by warning about speed limits and dangerous areas, checking the driving coordinates of the vehicle, and enabling the driver to set / delete speed limits and dangerous areas. It relates to a processing apparatus.

According to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the vehicle driving information processing apparatus is provided from a GPS module according to a mode setting unit for setting and selecting a mode for guiding vehicle driving information, and a mode set in the mode setting unit. Control unit for controlling registration and execution of warning information based on the current position information, LCD driver and LCD for performing the screen display for the mode set in the mode setting unit under the control of the controller, road information and each road The data storage unit registers / deletes the warning information appended to the information in advance and the necessary warning information is subsequently registered / deleted. A voice IC and a speaker for outputting a voice warning based on the warning information under the control of the controller. And a printer port for hard copying driving information of a corresponding vehicle stored in the data storage unit under control. Is configured.

Description

Vehicle operation information processing device {VEHICLE TRAVELING INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS}

The present invention relates to a vehicle driving information processing device, and more specifically, to driving management by externally outputting driving history information of a vehicle based on location information of a GPS (Global Positioning System) system and road information stored in a data storage unit. And a vehicle driving information processing device capable of real-time location check, warning of a safe speed (limit speed) and a dangerous area on a road, and checking coordinates of a driving direction.

As is well known, various types of warning signs are installed on the road on which the vehicle runs, or speed limit signs for safety are provided. However, such warning signs and speed limit signs are not sufficient to attract the actual driver's attention. It is not enough.

In view of this, for example, an automobile-only road that is concerned about overspeed driving is provided with a plurality of imaging apparatuses for photographing and cracking down a vehicle exceeding the speed limit, or using a mobile imaging device to detect a vehicle exceeding the speed limit. Image capturing is conducted.

However, if the driver finds the imaging device while driving the vehicle at a high speed, it is common to suddenly brake the vehicle to decelerate to a speed limit, causing a safety accident including a collision with a subsequent vehicle. This is a more worrying situation.

In addition, even when various warning signs are installed on the road, a large number of drivers operate without knowing the contents of the warning signs, so the probability of occurrence of a safety accident increases relatively. For example, road conditions are closely related to the climate, which is more dangerous than usual due to rainy weather in winter or freezing during winter. do.

Recently, the so-called 'navigation system' has been developed to guide the optimal route from the current position to the destination and is selectively attached to the vehicle. Such a navigation system is based on the current position with the support of the GPS system. Although it helps the driver to operate conveniently by guiding the optimum route to the destination inputted into the destination, such a navigation system provides one-way guidance of the route based on the map information contained in the compact disc (CD). In fact, it is impossible to set and delete information necessary for driving on the road (for example, a speed or danger zone defined differently for each location of the road).

In addition, in consideration of the recent increase in logistics related costs caused by vehicles due to the increasingly complicated traffic on the road, the current position of the corresponding vehicle transmitted from the position transmitter by adding a position transmitter to the vehicle. There is a need to introduce a vehicle location tracking system to ensure overall vehicle management.

In addition, in view of economic efficiency and efficiency regarding the operation of the vehicle, a driving recorder capable of analyzing / managing the externally outputting driving information including the driving distance of the vehicle is required.

However, in the case of a navigation system, a vehicle location tracking system, or a driving recorder, since they are usually developed and provided as a single device, they are not only inconvenient to install and operate, but also to be economically burdened. For this reason, there is a need for a configuration that enables management of various types of vehicle driving information in a single device.

Accordingly, the present invention has been made in view of the above-described situation of the prior art, and its main purpose is to externally output the driving history information of the corresponding vehicle based on the location information from the GPS system and the road information stored in the data storage unit. The purpose of the present invention is to provide a vehicle operation information processing device for enabling the operation recording function (printer linkage function), location tracking function (TRS (Trunked Radio System) linkage function) and navigation function (PC / PDA linkage function). have.

Another object of the present invention is to visually display the direction of the vehicle's current position and direction with the aid of the GPS system, allowing the driver to set and delete the actual speed and danger zones on the road and exceed or exceed the set speed. It is to provide a vehicle driving information processing device to generate an alarm when approaching the area.

Still another object of the present invention is to provide a vehicle driving information processing apparatus capable of communicating with a PC for upgrading the function.

In order to achieve the above object, according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, a mode setting unit for setting and selecting a mode for guiding vehicle driving information, and provided from the GPS module according to the mode set in the mode setting unit Control unit for controlling registration and execution of warning information based on the current position information, LCD driver and LCD for performing the screen display for the mode set in the mode setting unit under the control of the controller, road information and each road The data storage unit registers / deletes the warning information appended to the information in advance and the necessary warning information is subsequently registered / deleted. A voice IC and a speaker for outputting a voice warning based on the warning information under the control of the controller. And a printer port for hard copying driving information of a corresponding vehicle stored in the data storage unit under control. The vehicle operation over the information processing device is configured is provided.

According to the present invention, the mode setting unit includes a mode selection button for sequentially setting the date display mode, the coordinate checking mode, the warning setting mode, the serial number checking mode, and the driving information output mode from the current time display mode. The coordinate check mode includes a north latitude coordinate and a longitude coordinate check, and the mode setting unit further includes an enter key for changing from a north latitude coordinate display state to a display for checking a long east coordinate.

The warning setting mode includes a warning that is executed when the speed limit is exceeded and a warning that is executed when the danger zone is approached.

In addition, the danger zone is configured in a form set in advance in the data storage unit and a mode set in the mode setting unit.

Preferably, according to the present invention, a data interface for data communication with a PC is further provided for upgrading information under the control of the controller.

More preferably, according to the present invention, a driving information transmission unit for transmitting the driving information to the operation management device for managing the driving information of the vehicle stored in the data storage unit under the control of the control unit, PC / PDA and The driving status information transmission unit for transmitting the TRS to the navigation function is further equipped.

1 is a block diagram of a vehicle driving information processing apparatus according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention,

2a to 2c is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the vehicle driving information processing apparatus according to the present invention shown in FIG.

3A to 3O are diagrams showing screen display examples on the LCD shown in FIG. 1;

4 is a view showing a display example of a warning setting screen and vehicle driving history information downloaded from a PC linked to a vehicle driving information processing apparatus according to the present invention.

* Description of the symbols for the main parts of the drawings *

10: mode setting information, 10a: mode selection unit,

10b: enter key, 12: GPS module,

14: control unit, 16: data interface,

18: data storage, 20: LCD driver,

22: LCD, 24: voice IC,

26: speaker, 28: printer port,

30: driving information transmission unit, 32: driving status information transmission unit,

34: TRS, 36: power supply.

Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

1 is a block diagram of a vehicle driving information processing apparatus according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

In the drawing, reference numeral 10 denotes a mode setting unit for selecting an operation mode for displaying, setting, and outputting information related to driving of a corresponding vehicle, and the mode setting unit includes a mode selection button 10a for setting various operation modes. And the enter key 10b for checking the mode set by the mode selection button 10a.

12 is a GPS module for checking the location information associated with the operation of the vehicle in conjunction with the GPS system.

14 is for determining the location information of the vehicle in connection with the operation mode set by the mode setting unit 10 and the GPS module 12, or outputting / transmission of information related to the operation of the vehicle and setting of the driving state information. Control unit in charge of the control associated with the.

16 is a data interface 16 for performing data communication with the PC 16a for upgrading the corresponding vehicle driving information processing apparatus.

18 is a data storage unit in which information related to the operation of the vehicle is stored in advance, and the data storage unit 18 includes the entire road information, the speed limit information attached to the road information, information of a dangerous area set by the driver, Driving information (eg, driving distance, coordinates, driving time) of the corresponding vehicle is stored.

20 is an LCD driver for displaying visual driving information on the LCD 22 under the control of the controller 14 according to the operation mode set by the mode setting unit 10.

24 is a voice IC that generates a voice warning and outputs the speaker 26 when the speed exceeds the speed limit or approaches a dangerous area set by the driver while the vehicle is in operation.

28 is a printer port to which an external printer (for example, a thermal transfer printer) is connected via, for example, an RS-232C cable to hard copy the driving information (for example, travel distance, travel time, and coordinates) of a corresponding vehicle.

30 is a driving information transmission unit for performing a driving record function by transmitting actual driving information (eg, driving distance, driving speed, etc.) of a corresponding vehicle to a driving management device by wireless or wired.

32 indicates that the navigation function is executed in connection with a PC or a PDA under the control of the control unit 14, or the driving state information is transmitted in connection with the TRS 34 so as to execute a vehicle location tracking function. It is wealth.

36 is a power supply unit for applying the operating power to the vehicle driving information processing apparatus.

The operation of the vehicle driving information processing apparatus according to the present invention having the above-described configuration will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. 2 and the LCD screen display examples shown in FIGS. 3A to 3O.

First, the data storage unit 18 includes road information of the entire road, driving speed information defined for each road, and driving alarm information for guiding a dangerous area (for example, setting a warning), for example, through the data interface 16. Is stored in advance from the PC 16a (step 40 in FIG. 2).

In this state, after the vehicle self-diagnosis process (for example, programmatically checking the normal operation state of the corresponding vehicle operation information processing apparatus), the controller 14 controls the LCD through the LCD driver 20. 22, the initial screen of FIG. 3A is controlled to be displayed (step 42 of FIG. 2).

Here, the initial display on the LCD 22 shown in FIG. 3A includes an antenna display window 22a indicating a reception state of the GPS module 12, a warning sound display window 22b for displaying a warning sound, and a warning when a vehicle is running. Speed setting display window (22c) for setting the speed for the vehicle, position setting display window (22d) for setting the danger zone when the vehicle is running, the danger zone stored in the data storage unit 18 or the visual of the danger zone set by the driver Position / print execution display window 22e for displaying the in-display and printer execution, distance display window 22f for visually displaying the distance to the hazardous area while the vehicle is in operation, and bearing display window 22g for displaying the direction of the vehicle ), A status display window 22h for displaying the current time, date, coordinates (north / east), speed setting, etc., and a speed display window 22i for displaying the current speed of the corresponding vehicle or the warning mode in the warning setting mode. )this It is assumed.

In this state, when the corresponding vehicle actually runs (yes in step 44 of FIG. 2), the controller 14 calculates the driving speed and the driving direction per unit time based on the position signal received from the GPS module 12. In addition, the LCD driving unit 20 is displayed on the LCD 22 and stored in the data storage unit 18 (step 46 of FIG. 2).

That is, the controller 14 displays the current time on the status display window 22h on the LCD 22 and displays the current travel speed on the speed display window 22i. ) Is to indicate the direction of the direction in which the vehicle actually travels.

During the driving of the vehicle, the controller 14 determines whether an alarm situation is generated based on the road information stored in the data storage unit 18 and the driving alarm information attached to the road information. If the alarm information for a dangerous area on the road is required (eg yes in step 48 of FIG. 2) as the alarm information, for example, the vehicle is operated by exceeding the speed limit, the speaker 26 is activated by activating the voice IC 24. The voice alarm is to be output (step 50 of FIG. 2).

Then, the controller 14 determines whether the mode selection button 10a of the mode setting unit 10 is set once so that the date display mode is set, and as a result of the determination, the mode selection button 10a. When the date display mode is set (yes in step 52 of FIG. 2), the year / month of the date corresponding to the form shown in FIG. 3C in the status display window 22h of the LCD 22 through the LCD driver 20 / Day is displayed (step 54 of FIG. 2).

On the other hand, the control unit 14 determines whether the coordinate check mode is determined by determining whether the mode check button 10a of the mode setting unit 10 is set twice so that the coordinate check mode is set (FIG. 2). In step 56 of yes) through the LCD driving unit 20 to display the current position in the direction shown in Fig. 3d on the status display window 22h on the LCD 22 (step 58 in Fig. 2). In this case, the bearing is made including a latitude / minute / second.

In this state, when the enter key 10b of the mode setting unit 10 is operated, the control unit 14 moves through the LCD driving unit 20 in the state illustrated in FIG. While indicating 'E', the display of the longitude coordinate includes the degree / minute / second in the status display window 22h. In the display, the display of 100 units of the longitude coordinate is omitted.

Then, when the mode setting button 10a of the mode setting unit 10 is operated three times to set the warning setting mode (yes in step 60 of FIG. 2), the controller 14 controls the speed and area for warning. Information is stored in the data storage unit 18 based on the current location information provided from the GPS module 12 (step 62 of FIG. 2).

Here, according to the setting of the speed limit for the warning, when the enter key 10b is operated in the state in which the warning setting mode is set by the mode selection button 10a of the mode setting unit 10, it is shown in FIG. 3F. In addition, the direction display window 22g indicates 'W', and the speed display window 22i displays 'SPd' indicating the speed setting, and the speed is 10 km / time for each operation of the enter key 10b. It changes in units of h (change range is 60 to 200 km / h), and when the enter key 10b is stopped while the required speed is displayed, the speed is controlled under the control of the controller 14. 3) and stored in the data storage unit 18).

In addition, according to the setting method of the warning method, after operating the mode selection button (10a) three times in the initial screen and then operating the enter key (10b) and the mode selection button (10a) in the form shown in Figure 3g The direction indication window 22g indicates 'E' and the warning method is '01' (warning when the actual vehicle's driving speed is more than 50km / h), '02' (the actual vehicle's driving speed is If it exceeds the speed limit, it can be set in the form of warning), '3' (warning when approaching dangerous area) and '04' (mute).

Then, according to the setting of the warning start position, after operating the mode selection button 10a three times on the initial screen, the enter key 10b, the mode selection button 10a, and the enter key 10b are sequentially When the operation is performed, the portion of '01' in the screen shown in FIG. 3H is changed from '01' to '09', and it is possible to set an alarm distance for the danger zone set for the warning. Here, the meanings of '01' to '09' mean that the warning in the dangerous area 100m forward to 900m forward is executed through the voice IC 24 and the speaker 26 (step 66 in FIG. 2).

Here, according to the additional setting and storage process for the dangerous area required by the driver, when the mode selection button 10a of the mode setting unit 10 is operated four times, the control unit 14 controls the LCD driving unit 20. In a state where 'P' (Position) is displayed on the position setting display window 22d of the LCD 22, when the enter key 10b is operated for about 3 seconds, the dangerous area setting screen shown in FIG. 3I is displayed. While being displayed, the current location information provided from the GPS module 12 is stored in the data storage unit 18 as a dangerous area.

Here, the indication of 'P' is displayed when the corresponding vehicle travels about 1km / h or more after the corresponding vehicle operation information processing device is operated, and the setting of the dangerous area is made of the indication of 'P'. Only possible in a state.

When the corresponding vehicle approaches the danger zone registered in the data storage unit 18 (approximately 1 km / h), the screen of the form shown in FIG. 3J is displayed on the LCD 22 under the control of the controller 14. When the alarm distance of the dangerous area is reached, the alarm is generated. In FIG. 3J, '▶' of the distance display window 22f represents approximately 100m, and in FIG. 3J, 'LS' represents a speed limit.

In addition, according to the present invention, it is necessary to confirm a unique serial number in order to upgrade the corresponding vehicle driving information processing apparatus. According to the process, the mode selection button 10a of the mode setting unit 10 is five times. When operating, the control unit 14 sets the serial number confirmation mode (yes in step 68 of FIG. 2), and then displays the status display window 22h and the speed display window of the LCD 22 through the LCD driver 20. 22i) is used to mark the upgrade for approximately 8 digits of data.

4 is a screen input state related to setting of a danger zone, setting of a speed limit, etc. through the PC 16a, and data displayed on the screen is downloaded through the data interface 16, and the data storage unit ( 18) (step 70 of FIG. 2).

In addition, according to the present invention includes a process of performing a post-processing by performing a hard copy output or externally wired / wireless transmission of driving information of a corresponding vehicle, the six times manipulation of the mode setting button 10a. When this is done (yes in step 72 of FIG. 2), the control unit 14 sets the driving information processing mode and then the driving information of the corresponding vehicle stored in the data storage unit 18 (for example, driving distance, driving time, Coordinates) is output through a printer connected to the printer port 28 while the screen of FIG. 3 is displayed, and when the printing is completed, the controller 14 is displayed on the LCD 22 as shown in FIG. 3m. The screen will be displayed and the print job will be terminated.

In addition, the driving status information transmitting unit 32 may be connected to a PC or a PDA to enable driving history management, or may be transmitted to the TRS 34 to display a navigation function or a current location of a corresponding vehicle, for example, on an electronic map of a monitor. It is preferable that the vehicle position tracking function is achieved by being displayed on the screen (step 74 in FIG. 2).

In addition, according to the present invention, it is also possible to release the dangerous zone set in steps 60 and 62 of FIG. 2, and the release of the dangerous zone is performed by the mode setting unit 10 on the dangerous zone display screen of the LCD 22. Holding down the enter key 10b releases the setting for the danger zone (step 76 and step 78 in Fig. 2).

Meanwhile, according to the present invention, the data stored in the data storage unit 18 can be initialized, and the mode selection button 10a and the enter key 10b are not applied to the vehicle driving information processing apparatus. When the power is supplied while pressing, the self-diagnosis process is performed, and then when the mode selection button 10a and the enter key 10b are released, the data initialization screen of FIG. 3n is displayed and all information registered by the driver is displayed. It is deleted.

In addition, the warning sound may be set to high and low sounds. According to the setting process, if the mode selection button 10a is operated seven times on the initial screen of the LCD 22, the mode shown in FIG. A warning sound setting screen is displayed, and when the enter key 10b is pressed, a warning sound is set to '01' (high sound) or '02' (low sound) on the speed display window 22i, or the high sound or the sound level set on the monitor screen shown in FIG. The low tone warning sound is downloaded and stored in the data storage 18 to execute the high or low tone warning set.

In addition, FIG. 4 also includes an example in which the driving information of the vehicle stored in the data storage unit 18 is output to the PC through the driving state information storage unit 32 and output on the screen by the corresponding vehicle driving information processing apparatus. It is possible to track the current position of the vehicle by outputting the screen output state through a printer or to be displayed on the electronic map.

On the other hand, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, and various changes and modifications can be made within the scope not departing from the technical gist and gist of the invention.

As described above, according to the vehicle operation information processing apparatus according to the present invention by outputting the current position, coordinates, and driving speed as the driving information to the outside based on the position signal provided from the GPS module, the driving record function or the navigation function. And it can be usefully used for vehicle location tracking.

In addition, according to the present invention, as a warning about a speed limit or a warning of a dangerous area is issued when the vehicle is being driven, the driver can improve the driver's awareness of safe driving. If necessary, registration / deletion is possible, and the improvement of functions related to safe driving of the vehicle is expected.

In addition, since the necessary information can be easily upgraded based on the unique serial number assigned to the vehicle driving information processing apparatus, there is a significant advantage in the post-management of the product.

Claims (6)

A mode setting unit for selecting an operation mode for setting, selecting, and outputting driving information required for driving a vehicle; A control unit for controlling registration, execution, and output of warning information based on current location information provided from a GPS module according to the operation mode set by the mode setting unit; An LCD driver and an LCD for performing screen display on a mode set in the mode setting unit under control of the controller; A data storage unit for registering road information necessary for driving of the vehicle and warning information attached to each road information in advance and subsequently registering / deleting warning information; A voice IC and a speaker for outputting a voice warning based on the warning information under the control of the controller; And a printer port for outputting driving information of the corresponding vehicle stored in the data storage unit to the outside under the control of the controller. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the mode setting unit comprises a mode selection button for sequentially setting a date display mode, a coordinate checking mode, a warning setting mode, a serial number checking mode, and a driving information output mode from the current time display mode, The coordinate check mode includes a north latitude coordinate and a longitude coordinate check. The mode setting unit further comprises an enter key for changing from the north latitudinal coordinate display state to a display for checking the longitude coordinate. The vehicle driving information processing apparatus according to claim 2, wherein the warning setting mode includes a warning executed when the speed limit is exceeded and a warning executed when the warning area is approached. The vehicle driving information processing apparatus according to claim 1 or 3, wherein the dangerous area is configured in a form set in advance in the data storage unit and in a mode set in the mode setting unit. The vehicle driving information processing apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising a data interface for data communication with a PC for upgrading the information under the control of the controller. The apparatus of claim 1, further comprising: a driving information transmitting unit for transmitting the driving information to a driving management device for managing driving information of a corresponding vehicle stored in the data storage unit under the control of the control unit; Vehicle driving information processing device characterized in that it further comprises a driving state information transmission unit for transmitting the navigation function.