KR20160065287A - Electonic control device, method for controlling the same, and transfortation mean - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to an electronic control device, a control method thereof, and a transportation unit having the same. The electronic control device comprises: a power data socket; a memory which stores a vehicle driving application therein; a display part; and a control part which automatically executes the vehicle driving application when the power data socket is connected to a power connecting terminal installed in a bracket fixed to a vehicle to display the vehicle driving application in the display part.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD [0001] The present invention relates to an electronic control apparatus, a control method thereof, and a transportation means including the same. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0001]

The present invention relates to an electronic control device, a control method thereof, and a transportation means including the electronic control device, which are installed in a center fascia of a vehicle and can provide various information to a vehicle driver.

Landfill navigation, which can be landfilled in a vehicle dashboard, is gaining attention. The navigation market is divided into two categories: Before Market, which consumers can insert as an option when purchasing a new car, and After Market ).

Landfill type was mainly for non-market, and main products of aftermarket were stationary type. However, sales of landfill products for aftermarket have been steadily increasing in recent years, as external suppliers have developed and supplied navigation finishing materials including center fascia finishes.

This type of navigation is preferred because it can maintain the interior of the car neatly and it can interoperate with the car speaker to enhance multimedia performance such as watching DMB and playing video. Especially, aftermarket is more competitive than non-market navigation. The number of consumers who prefer aftermarket products is increasing.

The total domestic navigation market size is estimated to be 250,000 for non-market and 1.8 million for aftermarket. Of these, the number of landfill navigation models sold in the aftermarket last year was only about 130,000, which is less than 10%.

Thus, the aftermarket navigation product is economically effective because it is much cheaper than the non-after-navigation product that is buried at the time of purchasing a new car with respect to the cost of additional landfill after the delivery of the new car using the finishing material provided for each vehicle type.

However, these aftermarket navigation products do not faithfully reflect the recent capontainment function because they provide only a simple navigation function or provide only a simple moving image and a DMB function. Further, since such aftermarket navigation is fixedly attached to the vehicle, there is a problem that it can not be used outside the vehicle.

The present invention provides an electronic control device, a control method thereof, and a transportation means including the electronic control device, which can provide a vehicle driver with information related to driving and driving entertainment while driving and can be used as a normal tablet PC when not driving .

According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided an electronic control device comprising: a power supply data socket; A memory for storing a car running app; A display unit; And a control unit for automatically executing the vehicle running app and controlling the display unit to display the vehicle running app when the power source data socket is connected to a power connection terminal installed on a bracket fixedly attached to the vehicle.

Here, the first program and the second program are further stored in the memory, and the control unit controls the first program and the second program to be automatically executed have.

Here, the electronic control device may further include a location information module, wherein the first operation program is a navigation program, and the controller operates the location information module to perform a navigation function .

Here, the electronic control device may further include a communication module, wherein the second operation program is a music program, and the controller operates the communication module by driving the vehicle running application, And reproduce it.

Here, the login record is stored in the memory, and the control unit accesses the external server via the communication module as the vehicle driving app is driven, automatically logs in using the login record, Can be edited and displayed on the display unit.

Here, the control unit may control the sound source information to be reproduced through the speaker module of the vehicle.

Here, the control unit may execute the first and second travel programs in the background in addition to executing the vehicle running app.

Here, the vehicle operating app includes a first window having a main screen, a second window displaying a first operating program, and a third window displaying a second operating program, The second window and the third window may be disposed on the side of the first window, respectively.

Here, the main screen may include a first program tap displayed on the first side and representing the first travel program, and a second program tap displayed on the second side, the second program tab representing the second travel program.

Here, the display unit may be a touch display unit, and the controller may display a second window according to the one-directional touch gesture to the first side, and may display a third window according to the gesture- So that the display can be controlled.

Here, the electronic control device may further include a communication module, a microphone, and a speaker, wherein the communication module includes a short-range communication module, and the control unit includes a power connection terminal It is possible to pair the short distance communication module with the mobile communication terminal of the pre-stored vehicle owner so that the mobile communication terminal can make a call through the speaker and the microphone.

When the power supply data socket is connected to a power connection terminal provided on a bracket fixedly mounted on a vehicle, the control unit receives the communication record stored in the memory of the mobile communication terminal through the short distance communication module and stores the communication record in the memory have.

Here, a call tab may be displayed at the center of the main screen.

Here, when the call tab is selected, the control unit may control the display unit to display a recent call list tab, a favorite tab, a contact tab, and a keypad.

Here, the recent call list tab, favorite tab, and contact tab may be formed corresponding to call record information stored in the mobile communication terminal.

Here, the controller may control the speaker of the vehicle and the microphone to make a call when the call connection of the mobile communication terminal is started.

Here, when the mobile communication terminal receives a text message in a state where the power source data socket is connected to a power connection terminal provided on a bracket fixedly mounted on a vehicle, the control unit receives the text message information through the short distance communication module It is possible to control the display unit to automatically display it.

Here, an Internet radio tab is displayed at the center of the main screen, and the controller can receive the Internet radio information from the external server by driving the communication module.

When the power supply data socket is connected to a power supply connection terminal installed in a bracket fixedly mounted on the vehicle, the controller displays the weather information received through the communication module to the indicator Area can be controlled to be displayed.

Here, the controller may further display a summary tab of the currently running program in the indicator area.

Here, when the summary tab is selected, the control unit may automatically switch screens to a corresponding program screen.

Here, the gallery tab may be displayed in the indicator area, and the controller may continuously display the photo information on the display unit in a slide form when the gallery tab is selected.

When the gallery tap is selected, the control unit receives the moving picture information through the local communication module and stores the moving picture information in the memory. The moving picture information is stored in the mobile communication terminal, and the gallery tab is displayed in the indicator area. The moving picture information can be continuously displayed on the display unit in the form of a slide.

Here, the control unit may change the screen of the display unit to an initial screen when an input signal from a key button provided on the bracket is received through the power source data socket.

The electronic control device may further include an illuminance sensor configured to measure external illuminance information, wherein when the power source data socket is connected to a power source connection terminal provided on a bracket fixedly attached to the vehicle, To obtain the external illuminance information, thereby controlling the screen brightness of the display unit.

When the power supply data socket is connected to a power supply connection terminal provided on a bracket fixedly mounted on the vehicle, the control unit controls the power supply data socket, The black box program may be operated to turn on the camera module, and control to start shooting the inside of the vehicle.

Here, the control unit may receive the ID information from the mobile communication terminal, and configure the main screen with a setting screen corresponding to the ID information.

Here, a screen off-tab may be formed on the main screen.

Here, the electronic control apparatus may further include a proximity sensor for sensing that the pointing device is close to the display unit, and the control unit may be connected to the power connection terminal provided in the bracket fixedly attached to the vehicle When the pointing device is close to the display unit, the size of the icon indicated by the pointing device among the icons in the main screen may be sequentially displayed in a larger size.

When the power source data socket is connected to a power source terminal provided on a bracket fixedly mounted on a vehicle, the control unit may be connected to a power source connection terminal provided in a bracket fixedly attached to the vehicle, If it is disconnected, it can be controlled to operate in the second operation mode.

Here, the first operation mode may be a power save operation mode, the second operation mode, and the normal operation mode.

Here, the electronic control device may include: a first temperature sensor for measuring the electronic control device to generate first temperature information; And a second temperature sensor for generating second temperature information by measuring the ambient temperature, wherein the controller can determine the operation mode based on the first temperature information and the second temperature information.

Here, the control unit may control to turn off the electronic control unit based on the first temperature information and the second temperature information.

Here, the power connection terminal is connected to the electronic control unit of the vehicle, and the control unit can receive the vehicle operation information from the electronic control unit and control the display unit to display the vehicle operation information have.

According to another embodiment of the present invention, an electronic control device is attached to a bracket provided on a center pace of a vehicle, so that a power supply data socket of the electronic control device and a power connection terminal provided on the bracket are automatically engaged step; And a controller for automatically driving a vehicle running app stored in a memory of the electronic control unit and supplying it to the display unit of the electronic control unit, On the display screen.

Here, the electronic control device control method includes: automatically executing a music program and a navigation program in the background as the car running application is driven; And displaying the music program screen according to a first gesture input to the electronic control unit.

The step of automatically executing the music program and the navigation program in the background as the car running application is activated may include accessing the preset music server using the login record of the electronic control device.

Here, the electronic control device control method includes: acquiring weather information by connecting to a weather server when the vehicle running app is driven; And displaying the weather information in an indicator area at an upper end of the display unit of the electronic control unit.

Here, the electronic control device control method includes: automatically executing a navigation function as the vehicle running app is driven; Switching to a navigation screen according to a second gesture input to the electronic control device; Inputting destination information through the navigation screen; And generating route guide information using the destination information and the weather information.

Here, the method may further include: attempting pairing with the mobile communication terminal as the car running application is driven; Receiving call log information from the mobile communication terminal when the pairing with the mobile communication terminal is performed; And configuring a call screen using the call log information.

Here, the control method may include a step of making a call through a microphone of the electronic control device and a speaker of the vehicle when the mobile communication terminal makes a call with another mobile communication terminal.

Here, the method may further include: attempting pairing with the mobile communication terminal as the car running application is driven; Receiving the text message information when the text message is received by the mobile communication terminal in a state in which the mobile communication terminal is paired with the mobile communication terminal; And displaying the text message on a display unit of the electronic control unit.

Here, the electronic control device control method may further include outputting the text message to a speaker of the vehicle through a TTS function.

Here, the electronic control device control method may include displaying a gallery tab on a main screen as the car running application is driven; And displaying the photo information previously stored in the memory in the form of a slide show in sequence on the display unit of the electronic control unit when the gallery tab is selected.

Here, the method may further include: attempting pairing with the mobile communication terminal as the car running application is driven; Receiving new photo information of the mobile communication terminal when the pairing with the mobile communication terminal is performed; And displaying the new photo information in the form of a slide show by selecting a gallery tab displayed on the main screen.

Here, the electronic control device control method includes: acquiring external illuminance information through the illuminance sensor as the car running application is driven; And adjusting the brightness of the display unit of the electronic control unit when the external illuminance information is out of the reference range.

Here, the driving of the car running application may further include driving the black box program to turn on the camera module and the microphone to acquire the moving image information.

Here, the electronic control apparatus control method may further include, when the emergency signal is input to the electronic control unit, adding the position information obtained from the position information module to the moving image information and transmitting the added position information to the predetermined server .

Here, the method may further include the steps of: acquiring first temperature information by measuring a temperature of the electronic control unit as the vehicle running app is driven; Measuring outdoor air temperature inside the vehicle to obtain second temperature information; And determining an operation mode of the electronic control unit based on the first temperature information and the second temperature information.

According to another embodiment of the present invention, it is possible to provide a transportation means with an electronic control device having the above-described configuration.

According to an embodiment of the present invention having the above-described configuration, when the user does not operate, the electronic control device can be used while being separated from the electronic control device. Further, when the user operates the electronic control device, It is possible to provide information that helps driving.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS Fig. 1 is a view showing an example in which an electronic control unit, which is an embodiment of the present invention, is installed in a center fascia of a vehicle; Fig.
2 is a view for explaining a process in which an electronic control unit, which is an embodiment of the present invention, is attached to a bracket of a vehicle.
3 is a diagram for explaining an electronic configuration of an electronic control device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
4 is an image showing a main screen of a vehicle running app in an electronic control device according to an embodiment of the present invention;
5 is a diagram for explaining the concept of a window of a vehicle running app in an electronic control device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
6 is a flowchart for explaining a first method of an electronic control apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.
7 is a flowchart for explaining a second method of an electronic control device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
8 is a flowchart for explaining a third method of an electronic control device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
9 is a flowchart for explaining a fourth method of an electronic control device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
10 is a flowchart for explaining a fifth method of an electronic control device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
11 is a flowchart for explaining a sixth method of an electronic control device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
12 is a flowchart for explaining a seventh method of an electronic control device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
13 is a flowchart for explaining an eighth method of an electronic control device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
14 is a flowchart for explaining a ninth method of an electronic control device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
15 is a flowchart for explaining a tenth method of an electronic control device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, an electronic control device, a control method thereof, and a transportation means including the electronic control device according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. 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.

1 is a view showing an example in which an electronic control unit, which is an embodiment of the present invention, is installed in a center pace of a vehicle. As shown in Fig. 1, a windshield W, a running handle H, a center fascia C and an air conditioner operation unit I are disposed in a driver's seat portion of the vehicle. A bracket B to which the electronic control device 1000 according to the present invention is attached is disposed in the dual center fascia C. The electronic control device 1000 according to the present invention can perform a navigation function, a car audio function, and the like when attached to a vehicle, and can be used as a portable computer such as a conventional tablet PC when separated.

The process of installing such an electronic control device in the bracket B of the vehicle will be described with reference to Fig.

2 is a view for explaining a process of attaching an electronic control unit 1000, which is an embodiment of the present invention, to a bracket B of a vehicle. As shown in FIG. 2, one side of the bracket B is formed with an insertion portion into which the electronic control unit 1000 can be inserted, through which the electronic control unit 1000 is fitted to the bracket B. At this time, the power supply data socket 140 provided on the lower side of the electronic control unit 1000 is connected to the power supply connection terminal 10 provided on the bracket B.

As described above, when the power supply data socket 140 is connected to the power connection terminal 10 installed in the bracket B fixedly mounted on the vehicle, the vehicle running application stored in the memory 120 (see FIG. 2) Thus, a user interface (UI) is constructed which can conveniently perform necessary functions in vehicle operation.

This will be described in more detail with reference to FIG. 3 to FIG.

3 is a diagram for explaining an electronic configuration of the electronic control device 1000, which is an embodiment of the present invention. 3, an electronic control unit 1000 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a communication module 110, a memory 120, a display unit 130, a power data socket 140, A microphone 150, a microphone 160, a speaker 170, a camera module 180, and a control unit 190.

Communication module 110 is a component that enables wireless communication between wireless communication systems or between a mobile terminal and a network in which the mobile terminal is located. The communication unit may include a wireless Internet module, a short distance communication module, a broadcast receiving module, and the like, which enable the Internet.

 In the present invention, when the power source data socket 140 is connected to the power connection terminal 10 provided on the bracket B fixedly mounted on the vehicle and the automobile application is automatically executed, the wireless Internet module is connected to the external server And receives sound source information. At this time, the user logs in automatically to the external server using the log record previously stored in the memory 120. It also connects to the weather server, receives weather information, and receives Internet radio information.

In the case of the short-range communication module 110, the communication module 110 is paired with the mobile communication terminal (smart phone) of the vehicle driver and transmits / receives the call data of the smart phone, or receives the text message data received by the mobile communication terminal Receives call log information stored in a smart phone, and further receives new photo information of the mobile communication terminal.

The memory 120 stores a program for the operation of the controller 190 and also stores various information received from the communication module 110. [ The memory 120 may be a flash memory type, a hard disk type, a multimedia card micro type, a card type memory (e.g., SD or XD memory), a RAM (Random Access Memory), SRAM (Static Random Access Memory), ROM (Read Only Memory), EEPROM (Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory), PROM A disk, and / or an optical disk.

In the present invention, the memory 120 stores a vehicle running app, stores a first running program, a second running program, log record information, photograph information, a black box program, etc. suitably used in accordance with vehicle driving, Is connected to the bracket B attached to the center fascia C of the vehicle, the power control device operates accordingly.

This will be described in more detail in FIG. 6 to FIG.

The display unit 130 displays (outputs) information to be processed by the control unit 190 of the electronic control unit 1000. For example, a UI (User Interface) or GUI (Graphic User Interface) of a program stored in the memory 120 is displayed.

The display unit 130 may be a liquid crystal display (LCD), a thin film transistor-liquid crystal display (TFT LCD), an organic light-emitting diode (OLED), a flexible display display, and a 3D display.

The display unit 130 of the present invention is a touch display unit 130 having an input function. Accordingly, the control unit 190 recognizes the touch gesture of the touch display unit 130 and switches the screen.

That is, in the display unit 130 of the present invention, the main screen is displayed according to the driving of the car running application, the main screen is converted into the navigational screen according to the first touch gesture in the main screen, The main screen may be converted to the music screen. In addition, the car navigation app according to the present invention is composed of three windows, and a main window is displayed in a central window, and a navigation screen and a music screen are displayed in left and right windows. This will be described in more detail in Fig. 4 and Fig.

The power supply data socket 140 is a component installed on the side surface of the electronic control unit 1000 according to the present invention, and functions as an external power supply and data transmission / reception function. 2, when the power supply data socket 140 is connected to the power supply connection terminal of the bracket B attached to the vehicle, the power supply data socket 140 receives power from the vehicle to charge the built- And also receives the vehicle driving information from the ECU of the vehicle through the data socket 140.

As the power supply data socket 140, any one of 5-pin, 8-pin, and 20-pin terminals may be used.

The position information module 150 is a device for acquiring position information of the electronic control unit 1000 through a satellite. Typically, this would be a GPS module. In the present invention, when the navigation function is operated, a route guide is provided through the location information module 150. FIG. That is, when the power supply data socket 140 is coupled to the power supply connection terminal 10 of the bracket B, the position information module 150 operates to automatically receive the position information.

The microphone 160 is a component that receives an external acoustic signal and processes it as electrical voice data. The microphone 160 may be implemented with various noise reduction algorithms for eliminating noise generated in receiving an external sound signal.

The speaker 170 functions to output audio data.

In the present invention, when the power supply data socket 140 is connected to the power connection terminal 10 installed on the bracket B fixed to the vehicle, the short distance communication module 110 is connected to the mobile communication terminal of the owner of the vehicle The electronic control device 1000 is paired to make a call in the mobile communication terminal through the speaker 170 of the electronic control device and the microphone 160. [

The camera module 180 functions to process an image frame such as a still image or a moving image obtained by the image sensor in the photographing mode. In the present invention, when the black box program stored in the memory 120 is driven, the camera module 180 is operated to store image information in the vehicle. Accordingly, when there is a sudden accident or a criminal event in the vehicle, a proof image can be obtained.

Meanwhile, although not shown in the drawing, the electronic control unit 1000 according to an embodiment of the present invention may further include an illuminance sensor, first and second temperature sensors. The illuminance sensor senses the illuminance of the outside and controls the brightness of the display unit 130 of the electronic control unit. The first and second temperature sensors measure the temperature of the electronic control unit and the outside air temperature, respectively, and determine the operation mode to prevent the electronic control unit 1000 from being overheated based on the temperature of the control unit 190 . That is, the controller 190 may determine the operation mode to be the ultra-low power mode, the power saving mode, the normal mode, and the best mode based on the first temperature information and the second temperature information. If the first temperature and the second temperature exceed the reference value and the electronic control unit 1000 is likely to be damaged, the control unit 190 turns off the electronic control unit 1000 itself, Can be prevented.

Further, the proximity sensor may further be included in the electronic control unit 1000_, that is, the proximity sensor for detecting that the pointing device is close to the display unit 130, When the data socket 140 is connected to the power connection terminal 10 provided on the bracket B fixed to the vehicle and the pointing device approaches the display unit 130, The size of the icon indicated by the device can be sequentially and largely displayed.

This will be described in Fig. 13 and Fig. 15, respectively.

The control unit 190 automatically connects the power supply data socket 140 to the power connection terminal 10 installed on the bracket B fixedly mounted on the vehicle So that the vehicle running app can be displayed.

 In addition, the control unit 190 can control the first running program, which is a navigation program, and the second running program, which is a music program, to be automatically executed by driving the vehicle running app. At this time, the first and second operation programs can be executed in the background. In addition, the control unit 190 can receive the position information from the position information module 150 and accordingly operate the navigation function. The control unit 190 may operate the communication module 110 to receive the sound source information stored in the external server and control the sound source information to be reproduced through the speaker 170 of the vehicle have. When the power supply data socket 140 is connected to the power connection terminal 10 installed on the bracket B fixed to the vehicle, the control unit 190 controls the short distance communication module 110 to move the stored vehicle owner And can make a call in the mobile communication terminal through the speaker 170 and the microphone 160 by pairing with the communication terminal. When the power supply data socket 140 is connected to the power connection terminal 10 installed on the bracket B fixed to the vehicle, the control unit 190 controls the power of the mobile communication terminal 110 through the short- The call history information stored in the memory 120 may be received and stored in the memory 120 and the recent call list tab, the favorite tab, and the contact tab may be configured using the call log information.

When the mobile communication terminal receives a text message in a state where the power supply data socket 140 is connected to the power connection terminal 10 provided on the bracket B fixed to the vehicle, It is possible to receive the text message information through the short-range communication module 110 and automatically control the display unit 130 to display the text message information. When the power supply data socket 140 is connected to the power connection terminal 10 installed on the bracket B fixedly mounted on the vehicle, To be displayed in the indicator area.

When a key button, which is a separate input device, is installed on the bracket B and the input signal is transmitted to the electronic control unit 1000 through the power connection terminal, the control unit 190 controls the electronic control unit The screen of the display unit 130 of the display unit 1000 is changed to the initial screen, that is, the desktop screen before the vehicle running application is driven, so that the user can execute the desired program again.

When the power supply data socket 140 is connected to the power supply connection terminal 10 provided on the bracket B fixedly mounted on the vehicle, the control unit 190 controls the power supply data socket 140 Is disconnected from the power connection terminal 10 provided on the bracket B fixedly attached to the vehicle, it is controlled to operate in the second operation mode, thereby preventing the electronic control unit 1000 from overheating. At this time, the first operation mode may be the power saving mode second operation mode, and the normal operation mode.

The main screen of the electronic control apparatus 1000 having the above-described configuration and the configuration of the vehicle running app will be described in more detail with reference to FIG. 4 and FIG.

4 is an image diagram showing a main screen of a vehicle running app in an electronic control device 1000 according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 4, a navigation tab 1000 (first operating program tab) is displayed on the left side of the main screen, and music program tabs 1200 and 1300 are displayed on the right side. The music program tab may include an internal memory music program tab 1200 and an Internet music program tab 1300.

When the built-in memory music program tab 1200 is selected, the music file stored in the memory 120 of the electronic control unit 1000 is displayed on the display unit 130 on the music selection screen. When the Internet music program tap 1300 is selected, an Internet music selection screen is displayed on the display unit 130 by accessing the external music server using the pre-stored login record.

In the center, a call tab 1500, an internet radio tab 1600, a setting tab 1700, and a screen off tab 1800 are displayed.

In such a main screen, its position can be changed according to the user's selection. The main screen receives the ID information from the paired smart phone, and automatically configures the main screen with the setting screen corresponding to the ID information.

When the call tab 1500 is selected, a recent call list tab, a favorite tab, a contact tab, and a keypad are displayed on the display unit 130. At this time, after receiving the call record information of the paired mobile communication terminal, data corresponding to the taps are configured using the received call record information. If a user attempts to make a call by selecting the above-mentioned tabs, the smart phone (mobile communication terminal) paired with the electronic control device tries to make a call, and the call is made accordingly.

Also, when a text message is received by the mobile communication terminal, the text message is received by the local communication module 110, and the text message is transmitted through the TTS function .

 When the Internet radio tab 1600 is selected, the communication module 110 is operated to connect to an external server, receive radio information, and reproduce the radio information. Since Internet radio has no relation to frequency unlike the classical radio in which a channel is selected by frequency, it is possible to prevent a change in frequency of the running according to the region, It becomes possible to reproduce it in a similar manner.

By pressing the setting tab 1700, the screen brightness, saturation, screen composition and the like can be adjusted.

When the screen off tab 1800 is pressed, the control unit 190 operates but the display unit 130 is turned off. The light of the display unit 130 may be a disturbing factor at night when the vehicle is in operation. Accordingly, in the present invention, a screen off-tab is added to the main screen to easily turn off the screen so as to secure safe driving in the nighttime operation.

On the other hand, an indicator area is displayed at the top of the main screen, and time information 1410, weather information 1430, and gallery tab 1450 are displayed in the indicator area.

When the power supply data socket 140 is connected to the power connection terminal 10 installed on the bracket B fixed to the vehicle, the weather information received through the communication module 110 is displayed in the indicator area, Vehicle drivers will be able to see current and weekly weather through the indicator.

Further, a gallery tab may be displayed in the indicator area. When the gallery tab is selected, the picture information of the built-in memory 120 is displayed on the display unit 130 as a slide show. At this time, new photo information (moving picture information) of the paired mobile communication terminal as well as the built-in memory may be received via the local communication module 110 and displayed on the display unit 130 in the form of a slide show. At this time, the new picture may be a picture taken today, a picture taken within a preset time from the current time, or a picture newly photographed by comparing the pictures of the electronic communication device 1000 with the mobile communication terminal. That is, when the gallery tap is selected, the portable photo information is received through the local communication module 110 and stored in the memory 120, and the moving picture information is displayed on the display unit 130 in a slide form It can be displayed continuously.

On the other hand, a summary tab (not shown) of the currently running program may be displayed in the indicator area. At this time. When the summary tab is selected by the user, the screen is automatically controlled to be switched to the corresponding program screen.

FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining the concept of a window of a vehicle running app in an electronic control device 1000, which is an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in the figure, the window of the vehicle running application stored in the electronic control unit 1000 of the present invention includes a first window a having a main screen, a second window b displaying a navigation screen as a first operating program, (B) and the third window (C) around the first window (a) as shown in FIG. 1, and a third window Are respectively disposed on the side surfaces of the first window (a).

That is, the first window is actually displayed on the display unit 130, and the second window and the third window are being driven in the background.

Here, when the display unit 130 is a touch screen, the second window b is displayed on the display unit 130 according to the first touch gesture to the first side, and the touch gesture The third window c is displayed on the display unit 130. [ When a program most frequently used can be displayed conveniently by such a user operation, a necessary program is running in the background even during the display of the main screen, so that the program can be used immediately by switching the screen, so that it is not necessary to wait for the loading time .

Hereinafter, a control method of the electronic control unit 1000 having the above-described configuration will be described in detail with reference to Figs. 6 to 15. Fig.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart for explaining a first method of the electronic control unit 1000, which is an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in Fig. 6, first, power is supplied to the electronic control unit 1000 to turn it on (S11). At this time, the power-on may be started by pressing the power button of the electronic control unit, and when the electronic control unit 1000 is coupled with the power connection terminal installed in the bracket B of the vehicle, . The power supply data terminal 140 of the electronic control unit 1000 and the power connection terminal 10 provided in the bracket B are electrically connected to each other by the electronic control unit 1000 attached to the bracket B installed in the center fascia of the vehicle, Is automatically engaged. It is checked whether the power supply data socket 140 and the power connection terminal 10 are connected to each other at step S13 and power is supplied to the electronic control unit 1000, In the memory 120 of the vehicle (S17). Accordingly, the navigation program as the first operation program and the music program as the second operation program are automatically executed in the background (S19), and the main screen corresponding to the driving of the next vehicle driving application is displayed on the display unit 130 (S111) . Then, the screen is switched according to the first gesture input and the second gesture input (S113).

If the power connection terminal is not fastened, a normal operation is performed (S15).

FIG. 7 is a flowchart for explaining a second method of the electronic control apparatus 1000, which is an embodiment of the present invention.

6, the main screen is displayed on the display unit 130 (S21). In this state, it is confirmed whether there is a touch gesture to the music program side, i.e., a first gesture input (S23). If there is no first gesture input, a normal operation is performed (S25).

If there is a first gesture input, the login history of the Internet server (preset music server) stored in the memory 120 is confirmed and the user logs on to the Internet server automatically (S27). At this time, the login record may receive data reception from a smart phone (mobile communication terminal) paired with the electronic control device 1000.

When the automatic login is performed, the music program screen is displayed on the display unit 130 (S29).

In this example, the music program is driven and automatically logged in according to the first gesture instead of the example in which the music program is driven in the background.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart for explaining a third method of the electronic control unit 1000, which is an embodiment of the present invention.

6, the main screen is displayed on the display unit 130 (S31).

 Then, the control unit 190 confirms whether the Internet connection is established (S33). If the Internet connection is not established, an error message is displayed on the display unit 130 (S35).

When the electronic control apparatus 1000 is connected to the Internet, the vehicle running app is connected to the weather server to obtain weather information (S37). The weather information is displayed in an indicator area on the upper side of the display unit 130 of the electronic control unit 1000 (S39).

On the other hand, the navigation function is automatically executed as the vehicle running app is activated. At this time, when the destination information is received according to the navigation function (S311), the route guide information is generated using the destination information and the weather information (S313).

For example, if there is heavy rainfall information, ice information, and the like, route guidance information is provided on a safer road in consideration of this, thereby ensuring safe operation.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart for explaining a fourth method of the electronic control apparatus 1000, which is an embodiment of the present invention.

6, the main screen is displayed on the display unit 130 (S41). As the car running application is driven, the mobile communication terminal attempts to pair with the mobile communication terminal (S43). If the pairing fails, a normal operation is performed (S45).

If the pairing with the mobile communication terminal is performed, call log information from the mobile communication terminal is received (S47). Then, the control unit 190 forms a call screen by using the call record information (S49). In this state, when the user makes a call attempt through the call screen (S411), the call is made in the mobile communication terminal. Then, the user proceeds with the call through the microphone 160 of the electronic control unit and the speaker 170 of the vehicle (S413).

10 is a flowchart for explaining a fifth method of the electronic control unit 1000, which is an embodiment of the present invention.

6, the main screen is displayed on the display unit 130 (S51). As the car running application is driven, the mobile communication terminal attempts to pair with the mobile communication terminal (S53). If the pairing fails, a normal operation is performed (S57).

After the pairing with the mobile communication terminal is performed, if a text message is received at the mobile communication terminal at step S55, the text message is transmitted to the electronic control device 1000 at step S59. Then the control unit 190 of the electronic control unit 1000 displays a confirmation icon for asking whether to display the text message on the display unit 130 of the electronic control unit 1000 for a few seconds, To be displayed on the display unit 130 (S511). In addition, the SMS message is output to the speaker 170 of the vehicle through the TTS function (S513).

11 is a flowchart for explaining the sixth method of the electronic control apparatus 1000, which is an embodiment of the present invention.

When the vehicle running app is driven according to the description in Fig. 6 (S61), the gallery tab is displayed in the indicator area of the main screen. When the gallery tab is selected (S63), the photo information of the built-in memory is read (S67), and the photo information is displayed in a slideshow form (S69). If the gallery tab is not selected, normal operation is performed (S65).

12 is a flowchart for explaining a seventh method of the electronic control apparatus 1000 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

6, the main screen is displayed on the display unit 130 (S71). As the car running application is driven, the mobile communication terminal attempts to pair with the mobile communication terminal (S73). If the pairing fails, normal operation is performed (S77).

When the pairing with the mobile communication terminal is successful, the mobile communication terminal checks whether there is a new picture in the memory 120 (S75). The new photograph may be a picture taken today, a picture taken before a predetermined time from the current time, or a picture different from the picture stored in the memory 120 of the electronic control unit. If a gallery tab is selected with a new picture, a new picture is sequentially displayed on the display unit 130 of the electronic control unit 1000 in the form of a slide show (S79).

FIG. 13 is a flowchart for explaining an eighth method of the electronic control apparatus 1000, which is an embodiment of the present invention.

When the car running application is driven according to the description in FIG. 6 (S81), it is confirmed whether the external illuminance information measured by the illuminance sensor is out of the reference range (S83). If it is within the reference range, normal operation is performed (S85).

If the external illuminance information is out of the reference range, the brightness of the display unit 130 of the electronic control unit 1000 is adjusted to allow the driver to view the display unit 130 with appropriate brightness (S87).

Fig. 14 is a flowchart for explaining the ninth method of the electronic control unit 1000, which is an embodiment of the present invention.

When the vehicle running app is driven according to the description in FIG. 6 (S91), the black box program stored in the internal memory 120 is driven (S93). As a result, the camera and the microphone 160 are turned on to start shooting (S95). This photographing is taken inside the vehicle.

Then, it is confirmed whether there is an emergency signal (S97). The emergency signal may be an emergency key input displayed on the display unit 130, or an abnormal external sound such as a screaming sound or a sudden sound. If there is no such emergency signal, a normal operation in which the shooting continues is performed (S99).

If it is determined that there is an emergency signal, the control unit 190 of the electronic control unit adds the location information obtained from the location information module 150 to the moving image information and transmits the location information to the predetermined server (e.g., (S911)

 FIG. 15 is a flowchart for explaining a tenth method of the electronic control apparatus 1000, which is an embodiment of the present invention.

6, when the vehicle running app is driven (S101), the temperature of the electronic control unit 1000 is measured and the first temperature information is obtained as the vehicle running app is driven (S103). Then, the outside temperature of the inside of the vehicle is measured to obtain the second temperature information (S105). Next, the operation mode of the electronic control unit 1000 is determined based on the first temperature information and the second temperature information (S107).

The operation mode at this time may be one of an ultra low power mode, a power saving mode, and a normal mode.

According to an embodiment of the present invention having the above-described configuration, when the user does not operate, the electronic control apparatus 1000 can be used while being separated from the electronic control apparatus 1000, It is possible to provide information that helps the driver in using various functions of the vehicle.

The above-described electronic control device 1000, the control method thereof, and the transportation means including the above-described embodiments are not limited to the configuration and method of the embodiments described above, but the embodiments may be modified variously All or some of the embodiments may be selectively combined.

1000: Electronic control device
110: communication module
120: Memory
130:
140: Power supply data socket
150: Location information module
160: microphone
170: Speaker
180: Camera module
190:
W: Windshield
H: steering handle
B: Bracket (B)
C: Center Fesia
I: air conditioner operating unit

Claims (50)

Power data socket;
A memory for storing a car running app;
A display unit; And
And a control unit for automatically executing the vehicle running app and controlling the display unit to display the vehicle running app when the power source data socket is connected to a power connection terminal (10) provided on a bracket fixedly attached to the vehicle, Control device.
The method according to claim 1,
The first program and the second program are stored in the memory,
Wherein,
Wherein the first running program and the second running program are automatically executed by driving the vehicle running app.
3. The method of claim 2,
Further comprising a location information module,
The first operation program is a navigation program,
Wherein,
And a navigation function is performed by operating the position information module when driving the vehicle running app.
The method of claim 3,
Further comprising a communication module,
The second running program is a music program,
Wherein,
And operates the communication module to receive the sound source information stored in the external server and reproduce the sound source information by driving the vehicle running app.
5. The method of claim 4,
The login history is stored in the memory,
Wherein,
Wherein the display unit displays the screen information received from the external server after editing the vehicle running application by accessing the external server through the communication module, automatically logging in using the login record, Electronic control equipment.
5. The method of claim 4,
Wherein,
And controls the sound source information to be reproduced through the speaker module of the vehicle.
3. The method of claim 2,
Wherein,
And executes the first and second running programs in the background in addition to executing the vehicle running app.
3. The method of claim 2,
The vehicle-
A first window having a main screen, a second window displaying a first operating program, and a third window displaying a second operating program,
And the second window and the third window are disposed on the side of the first window, respectively, about the first window.
9. The method of claim 8,
The main screen displays,
A first program tap indicated on the first side for indicating the first travel program and a second program tap for indicating the second travel program, indicated on the second side.
10. The method of claim 9,
The display unit is a touch display unit,
Wherein,
The second window is displayed according to the touch gesture to the first side, and the third window is displayed according to the touch gesture to the second side.
10. The method of claim 9,
A communication module, a microphone, and a speaker,
The communication module includes a short-range communication module,
Wherein,
When the power supply data socket is connected to the power connection terminal 10 installed on the bracket fixedly mounted on the vehicle, the short distance communication module is paired with the mobile communication terminal of the pre-stored vehicle owner, And the microphone.
12. The method of claim 11,
Wherein,
When the power supply data socket is connected to a power connection terminal provided on a bracket fixedly mounted on a vehicle, receives communication record information stored in a memory of the mobile communication terminal through the short distance communication module and stores the communication record information in the memory.
12. The method of claim 11,
And a call tab is displayed in the center of the main screen.
14. The method of claim 13,
Wherein,
When the call tab is selected, controls the display unit to display a recent call list tab, a favorite tab, a contact tab, and a keypad.
15. The method of claim 14,
Wherein the recent call list tab, the favorites tab, and the contact tab are formed corresponding to call record information stored in the mobile communication terminal.
14. The method of claim 13,
Wherein,
And controls communication between the speaker of the vehicle and the microphone when a call connection of the mobile communication terminal is started.
14. The method of claim 13,
Wherein,
When the mobile communication terminal receives a text message in a state where the power source data socket is connected to a power connection terminal provided on a bracket fixedly mounted on a vehicle, the mobile communication terminal receives the text message information through the short- , The electronic control apparatus comprising:
10. The method of claim 9,
An Internet radio tab is displayed at the center of the main screen,
Wherein,
And drives the communication module to receive Internet radio information from an external server.
10. The method of claim 9,
An indicator area is displayed at the top of the main screen,
Wherein,
And controls to display weather information received through the communication module in the indicator area when the power data socket is connected to a power connection terminal provided on a bracket fixedly attached to the vehicle.
18. The method of claim 17,
Wherein,
And further displays a summary tab of a currently running program in the indicator area.
21. The method of claim 20,
Wherein,
And when the summary tab is selected, automatically switching the screen to the corresponding program screen.
18. The method of claim 17,
The memory stores photo information,
A gallery tab is displayed in the indicator area,
Wherein,
And continuously displays the photo information on the display unit in a slide form when the gallery tab is selected.
18. The method of claim 17,
The mobile communication terminal stores moving picture information,
A gallery tab is displayed in the indicator area,
Wherein,
When the gallery tab is selected, receives the moving picture information through the local communication module and stores the moving picture information in the memory, and continuously displays the moving picture information in a slide form on the display unit.
The method according to claim 1,
Wherein,
And changes the screen of the display unit to an initial screen when receiving an input signal from a key button provided on the bracket through the power source data socket.
The method according to claim 1,
Further comprising an illuminance sensor configured to measure external illuminance information,
Wherein,
Wherein the power supply data socket is connected to a power connection terminal provided on a bracket fixedly mounted on a vehicle to drive the illuminance sensor to obtain the external illuminance information and thereby control the screen brightness of the display unit.
The method according to claim 1,
Further comprising a camera module,
A black box program is stored in the memory,
Wherein,
When the power source data socket is connected to a power connection terminal provided on a bracket fixedly mounted on the vehicle, the black box program is operated to turn on the camera module, Control device.
10. The method of claim 9,
Wherein,
Receives the ID information from the mobile communication terminal, and configures the main screen with a setting screen corresponding to the ID information.
10. The method of claim 9,
And a screen off tab is formed on the main screen.
The method according to claim 1,
Further comprising a proximity sensor for sensing that the pointing device is proximate to the display portion,
Wherein,
Wherein when the power source data socket is connected to a power source connection terminal provided on a bracket fixedly attached to a vehicle and the pointing device approaches the display unit, the size of the icon indicated by the pointing device among icons in the main screen is sequentially So as to display a larger image.
The method according to claim 1,
Wherein,
When the power source data socket is disconnected from a power source connection terminal provided in a bracket fixedly mounted on the vehicle in a first operation mode when the power source data socket is connected to a power source connection terminal provided on a bracket fixedly attached to the vehicle, Mode. ≪ / RTI >
31. The method of claim 30,
Wherein the first operation mode is a power save operation mode, and the second operation mode is a normal operation mode.
The method according to claim 1,
A first temperature sensor for measuring the electronic control device to generate first temperature information;
Further comprising a second temperature sensor for measuring ambient temperature to generate second temperature information,
Wherein,
And determines an operation mode based on the first temperature information and the second temperature information.
33. The method of claim 32,
Wherein,
And controls the electronic control unit to be turned off based on the first temperature information and the second temperature information.
The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the power connection terminal is connected to an electronic control device of the vehicle,
Wherein,
And receives the vehicle operation information from the electronic control unit and controls the display unit to display the vehicle operation information.
Automatically attaching a power supply data socket of the electronic control unit and a power connection terminal provided in the bracket as the electronic control unit is attached to the bracket installed in the center fascia of the vehicle; And
Power is supplied to the electronic control unit as the power supply data socket and the power connection terminal are connected to each other and at the same time the vehicle running app stored in the memory of the electronic control unit is automatically driven to be displayed on the display unit of the electronic control unit And displaying the electronic control device.
36. The method of claim 35,
Automatically executing a music program and a navigation program in the background as the car running application is driven; And
And displaying the music program screen according to a first gesture input to the electronic control unit.
37. The method of claim 36,
The step of automatically executing the music program and the navigation program in the background as the car running application is activated,
And connecting to the preset music server using the login record of the electronic control device.
36. The method of claim 35,
Acquiring weather information by connecting to a weather server when the vehicle running app is driven; And
And displaying the weather information in an indicator area at the upper end of the display unit of the electronic control unit.
36. The method of claim 35,
The navigation function is automatically executed as the car running application is activated;
Switching to a navigation screen according to a second gesture input to the electronic control device;
Inputting destination information through the navigation screen; And
And generating route guide information using the destination information and the weather information.
36. The method of claim 35,
Attempting pairing with the mobile communication terminal as the car running application is driven;
Receiving call log information from the mobile communication terminal when the pairing with the mobile communication terminal is performed; And
And configuring a call screen using the call record information.
41. The method of claim 40,
And when the mobile communication terminal makes a call with another mobile communication terminal, making a call through a microphone of the electronic control device and a speaker of the vehicle.
36. The method of claim 35,
Attempting pairing with the mobile communication terminal as the car running application is driven;
Receiving the text message information when the text message is received by the mobile communication terminal in a state in which the mobile communication terminal is paired with the mobile communication terminal; And
And displaying the text message on the display unit of the electronic control unit.
43. The method of claim 42,
And outputting the text message to a speaker of the vehicle through a TTS function.
36. The method of claim 35,
Displaying a gallery tab on a main screen as the car running app is activated; And
Further comprising the step of sequentially displaying the photo information previously stored in the memory in the form of a slide show on the display unit of the electronic control unit when the gallery tab is selected.
36. The method of claim 35,
Attempting pairing with the mobile communication terminal as the car running application is driven;
Receiving the moving picture information of the mobile communication terminal when the pairing with the mobile communication terminal is performed; And
Further comprising the step of displaying the moving picture information in the form of a slide show when a gallery tab displayed on the main screen is selected.
36. The method of claim 35,
Acquiring external illuminance information through an illuminance sensor as the car running app is driven; And
Controlling the brightness of the display unit of the electronic control unit based on the external illuminance information.
36. The method of claim 35,
Further comprising the step of driving the black box program to turn on the camera module and the microphone to acquire the moving picture information as the vehicle driving app is driven.
49. The method of claim 47,
Further comprising the step of, when an emergency signal is input to the electronic control unit, adding the positional information obtained from the positional information module to the moving image information and transmitting the added positional information to a predetermined server.
36. The method of claim 35,
Measuring a temperature of the electronic control unit to obtain first temperature information as the vehicle running app is driven; And
Measuring outdoor air temperature inside the vehicle to obtain second temperature information; And
Further comprising determining an operation mode of the electronic control unit based on the first temperature information and the second temperature information.
   A vehicle equipped with the electronic control device according to any one of claims 1 to 33.

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