KR20160111651A - Control apparatus using dial and vehicle comprising the same - Google Patents

Abstract

Disclosed are a dial control apparatus receiving the input of a command for a control of a vehicle or convenience of a passenger, and a vehicle including the same. According to an embodiment of the present invention, the dial control apparatus includes: a body unit; a dial unit coupled to the upper side of the body unit to rotate correspondingly to the body unit and transmitting a signal according to the rotation; a touch unit prepared in the upper portion of the dial unit and capable of receiving a touch signal of a user; and a touch reference control unit installed in the body unit and capable of controlling a touch reference of the touch unit.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention [0001] The present invention relates to a dial operation device,

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a dial operation device and a vehicle including the dial operation device, and more particularly to a dial operation device and a vehicle including the same, in which a command for the operation of the vehicle or the convenience of the passenger is inputted.

As the multimedia devices used in vehicles are diversified and the functions thereof are increased, the operational complexity of users is increased. In order to simplify them, application of interfaces for integrated operation is increasing, A dial operation device such as a jog dial.

In general, when the occupant rotates the dial manipulation device artificially forward or backward, the dial manipulation device makes a mechanical electrical contact during the rotation process to implement the function selection and accordingly the operation of the multimedia devices used in the vehicle.

The dial control device has advantages in that the execution time is shorter than that of the button-type input device, the ease of use is high, and the operation is intuitive, when the list search or continuous value change is required.

An object of the present invention is to provide a dial operation device and a vehicle including the dial operation device, which can improve the accuracy of the touch input even when the direction of the hand used is different for each user or the attitude of the user is different when the touch portion is input.

The present invention also provides a dial operation device and a vehicle including the dial operation device, which can provide operational convenience to both the user sitting on the left side and the user sitting on the right side.

According to an aspect of the present invention, A dial portion coupled to an upper side of the main body so as to be rotatable relative to the main body portion and transmitting a signal in accordance with the rotation; A touch unit provided at an upper portion of the dial unit and capable of receiving a user's touch signal; And a touch reference adjuster provided on the main body and adapted to adjust a touch reference of the touch unit.

The main body part may include a cylindrical shape, and the touch reference adjustment part may be coupled to the cylindrical outer diameter of the main body part, and may be independently rotatable with the main body part.

And the touch reference adjustment unit may include a reference display indicating a touch reference of the touch unit.

The touch reference adjuster may include a band shape coupled to a cylindrical outer diameter of the body portion and a reference display portion that indicates a touch reference of the touch portion on the outer side of the band shape.

And a touch operation of the touch unit is changed according to the degree of rotation of the touch reference adjustment unit.

The touch reference of the touch unit may be changed by an angle that the touch reference adjustment unit rotates with respect to the main body unit.

A dial control device may further include a reference sensor for detecting the degree of rotation of the touch reference adjuster and a reference mark.

The reference sensor may be provided on the touch reference adjusting unit and the reference mark may be provided on one side of the dial unit and provided at a position corresponding to the vertical direction of the reference sensor.

The reference mark may be provided in a plurality of positions at the same distance from the center axis of the dial portion, and the distance between the reference markings is constant.

And a control unit for recognizing the position of the touch reference adjustment unit through a signal input from the reference sensor, wherein the control unit includes a dial for recognizing the position of the touch reference adjustment unit through the number of reference marks detected by the reference sensor, An operating device may be provided.

And a control unit for recognizing the position of the touch reference control unit through a signal input from the reference sensor, wherein the plurality of reference marks are provided as independent covers, and the control unit A dial operation device for grasping the position of the touch reference adjustment part may be provided.

And a filter unit provided between the touch unit and the light source, the filter unit blocking a part of the light provided from the light source and transmitting a part of the light, And a dial control unit is provided to expose the light transmitted through the filter unit to the outside.

The light source may be provided with a plurality of light sources for providing light of different colors, and the filter unit may be provided with a dial operation device in which light transmission areas are different from each other depending on the color of the light source.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a dial operation device comprising: the dial operation device; And a control unit for recognizing information on the position of the touch reference adjustment unit and correcting the touch signal input from the touch unit.

The control unit may include a dial operation device that rotates and corrects a touch signal input from the touch unit by an angle that the touch reference adjustment unit rotates.

The dial operation device and the vehicle including the dial operation device according to the embodiment of the present invention can input a gesture or the like in a more comfortable attitude by the user by adjusting the touch reference of the touch portion and improve the input accuracy.

In addition, even if the user sitting in the back seat operates the dial operation device at either the left or right side, the touch operability can be improved and the input accuracy can be improved.

In addition, the convenience of the user can be improved by displaying the type of characters to be input to the touch unit and / or the direction of the touch reference.

1 is an external view of a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a view showing a front seat structure inside a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 3 is a view showing a rear seat construction inside a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention.
4 is a perspective view of a dial operating device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
5 is a plan view of a dial control apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figs. 6 to 8 are conceptual diagrams for explaining the touch reference.
9 is a plan view showing a state in which the touch reference adjustment unit is rotated counterclockwise.
10 is a plan view showing a state in which the touch reference adjustment unit is rotated clockwise.
11 is a structural diagram showing signal transmission of a dial operation device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
12 is a flowchart showing a control method of a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention.
13 is a flowchart showing a control method of a vehicle according to another embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 14 is an exploded perspective view of a dial operating device according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG.
15 is a cross-sectional view of a dial control device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
16 is an exploded view of Fig.
17 is a cross-sectional view showing a part of a dial control apparatus according to another embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. It is to be understood that the embodiments described below are provided only to illustrate the present invention and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention. The present invention may be embodied in other embodiments. For the sake of clarity of the present invention, the drawings may omit the parts of the drawings that are not related to the description, and the size of the elements and the like may be somewhat exaggerated to facilitate understanding.

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

Referring to Fig. 1, a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a main body 10 forming an outer appearance of a vehicle, wheels 12 and 13 for moving the vehicle, a driving device for rotating the wheels 12 and 13 A door 14 that shields the interior of the vehicle from the outside, a windshield 11 that provides a driver's front view to the driver inside the vehicle, and a side mirror 15 that provides the driver with a view of the rear of the vehicle .

The main body 10 may include a hood, a front fender, a roof panel, a door, a trunk lid, a quarter panel, and the like.

The wheels 12 and 13 include a front wheel 12 provided at the front of the vehicle and a rear wheel 13 provided at the rear of the vehicle and the drive device 16 includes a front wheel 12, (12) or the rear wheel (13). Such a drive unit 16 may employ an engine for generating a rotational force by burning a fossil fuel or a motor for generating a rotational force by receiving power from a capacitor (not shown).

The door 14 is rotatably provided on the left and right sides of the main body 10 so that the driver can ride on the inside of the vehicle at the time of opening and shields the inside of the vehicle from the outside when the door is closed.

The front glass 11 is provided on the front upper side of the main body 10 so that a driver inside the vehicle can obtain time information on the front of the vehicle and is also referred to as a windshield glass.

A side window may be provided on the side of the door 14 or the main body 10 and a rear window may be provided on the rear side of the main body 10. [

The side mirror 15 includes a left side mirror provided on the left side of the main body 10 and a right side mirror provided on the right side so that a driver inside the vehicle can obtain time information on the side and rear of the vehicle.

In addition, the vehicle may include a proximity sensor for detecting obstacles or other vehicles on the rear side, a rain sensor for detecting rainfall and precipitation, and the like.

As one example of the proximity sensor, a sensing signal is transmitted to a side or rear surface of a vehicle, and a reflection signal reflected from an obstacle such as another vehicle is received. Also, it is possible to detect the presence of an obstacle behind the vehicle based on the waveform of the received reflection signal, and to detect the position of the obstacle. Such a proximity sensor may employ a method of detecting ultrasonic waves and detecting a distance to an obstacle by using ultrasonic waves reflected from obstacles.

FIG. 2 is a view showing a front seat structure inside a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 3 is a view showing a rear seat structure inside a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention.

2, the vehicle includes a dashboard provided with seats S1 through S4, a gear box 20, a center pedal 30, a steering wheel 40, and the like, in which a passenger sits, . ≪ / RTI >

The seat S1 to S4 allows the driver to operate the vehicle in a comfortable and stable posture and is provided with a driver's seat S1 and a driver's seat S1 for seating the driver, (S2), and a left seat (S3) and a right seat (S4) located in the rear of the main body (10).

The gear box 20 may be provided with a speed change gear 21 for vehicle speed change. In addition, as shown in the drawings, a user may be installed in the gear box 20 or the input device 22 for controlling the performance of the navigation device 31 or the main function of the vehicle.

The center fascia 30 may include an air conditioner 33, a clock, an audio device 32, a navigation device 31, and the like. The air conditioner 33 adjusts the temperature, humidity, air cleanliness, and air flow inside the vehicle to maintain the interior of the vehicle comfortably. The air conditioner 33 may include at least one discharge port provided in the center fascia 30 for discharging air. The center fascia 30 may be provided with buttons or dials for controlling the air conditioner 33 and the like. A user such as a driver can control the air conditioner 33 of the vehicle by using buttons or dials disposed on the center pace 30.

According to the embodiment, the navigation device 31 may be installed in the center fascia 30. The navigation device 31 may be embedded in the center fascia 30 of the vehicle. The center fascia 30 may be provided with an input unit for controlling the navigation device 31 according to an embodiment. The input unit of the navigation device 31 may be installed at a position other than the center fascia 30 according to the embodiment. For example, the input unit of the navigation device 31 may be formed around the display unit of the navigation device 31. [ As another example, the input unit of the navigation device 31 may be installed in the gear box 20 or the like.

The audio device 32 includes an operation panel having a plurality of buttons for performing various functions. The audio device may provide a radio mode for providing radio functions and a media mode for reproducing audio files of various storage media containing audio files. The buttons formed on the operation panel of the audio device 32 may be divided into buttons for providing functions related to performing the radio mode, buttons for providing functions related to performing the media mode, and buttons commonly used for the two modes have.

The audio device 32 can transmit sound through the speakers 34, 36, 61, 62 provided in the main body 10. [ The speaker includes a speaker 34 provided on the left door of the driver's seat S1, a speaker 35 provided on the right door of the auxiliary seat S2, and speakers 61 and 62 provided on the rear magnet .

The steering wheel 40 is a device for adjusting the running direction of the vehicle, and may include a rim gripped by a driver and a spoke connected to a steering device of a vehicle and connecting a hub of a rotary shaft for steering the rim. According to the embodiment, the spokes may be provided with operating devices for controlling various devices in the vehicle, for example, audio devices.

In addition, the dashboard may further include various instrument panels capable of displaying the traveling speed of the vehicle, the engine speed or the remaining amount of fuel, and a globe box capable of storing various items according to the embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 3, an arm rest 50 can be provided between the left seat S3 and the right seat S4, which are located in the rear of the main body 10, for the arm of the rear magnet. The armrest 50 may be provided with input devices 51 for the rear magnet user. The input devices 51 may include various buttons or dials. Or not shown in the drawing, the input device 51 may include a touch panel.

The rear magnet user can operate the audio device 32 (see Fig. 2) in the main body 10 by using the input device 51. Fig. In particular, the user sitting on the left seat S3 of the back seat can adjust the volume of the speaker 61 provided on the left door of the back seat, and the user sitting on the right seat S4 of the back seat is provided on the right door of the back seat The volume of the speaker 62 and the like can be adjusted.

Or the rear magnet user can adjust the air flow rate of the air conditioner 60 provided for the rear magnet using the input device 51. [ In addition, the rear magnet user can manipulate various convenience devices in the main body 10 using the input device 51. Fig.

The input device 22 located at the front seat and the input device 51 located at the rear magnet may include the dial control device 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention. The dial control device installed in the front seat and the dial control device installed in the rear seat may be provided in the same manner, so that the same reference numerals are used even though the installation positions are different.

The dial control device 100 may be installed in the gear box 20 in the vehicle, as shown in Fig. The gear box 20 can be generally installed between the driver's seat S1 and the passenger seat S2 inside the vehicle and various parts related to the shift stick 21 and the shift can be installed or built- .

Various buttons may be provided outside the gear box 20 according to the embodiment. The dial control device 100 may be provided in a knob type that can be held by a user and can be rotated. In addition, various buttons for assisting the function of the dial control device 100 or performing separate independent functions may be provided in the vicinity of the dial control device 100.

On the other hand, the dial control apparatus 100 can be installed in the rear magnet armrest 50 in the vehicle, as shown in Fig. The armrest 50 is generally installed between the left seat rear seat S3 and the right seat seat S4 of the vehicle and is provided with a cup holder or various input devices 51 such as various buttons, Can be improved.

On the other hand, the dial control device 100 may be installed at a position different from that shown in the drawings. Hereinafter, the dial control device 100 will be described as an example in the gear box 20 and the armrest 50 of the rear magnet, respectively.

Next, the dial control apparatus 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 4 and 5. FIG.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a dial control apparatus 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 5 is a plan view of a dial control apparatus 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The user can input a predetermined instruction or command by rotating the dial control device 100 by operating the dial control device 100 or by tilting the dial control device 100 in a specific direction.

For example, the dial control apparatus 100 may be provided so as to be rotatable in a predetermined direction (R1, R2) along a predetermined rotation axis. Further, the dial control apparatus 100 may be inclined in at least one direction d1 to d4 with respect to the central axis. The dial control apparatus 100 can be inclined in the front, rear, left and right directions d1 to d4 as shown in Fig. Of course, depending on the embodiment, it may be inclined in more various directions or inclined in any one direction.

Also, the touch panel 120 may be provided on the upper surface of the dial control device 100 to allow input through a touch. A user may input a predetermined touch gesture to the touch unit 120 of the dial control device 100 and input a desired instruction or command. A touch gesture can include handwriting as well as gestures due to a promised action such as a swipe, a tab, or a circle.

The touch unit 120 may be realized by various known touch panels such as a pressure sensitive type or an electrostatic type. Or the touch unit 120 may be implemented as a touch screen.

The dial control device 100 may have various components incorporated therein. In the dial control apparatus 100, a rotary shaft member, which is rotatably coupled to the dial control apparatus 100, and various components related thereto, such as a bearing, may be provided. The rotary shaft member has a structure capable of tilting the dial control device 100 in the above-described four directions d1 to d4, and can be tilted by a driving force supplied by a motor (not shown).

In addition, various semiconductor chips, a printed circuit board, and the like may be provided inside the dial control device 100. On the other hand, the semiconductor chip may be mounted on a printed circuit board. A semiconductor chip can perform information processing or store data. The semiconductor chip analyzes a predetermined electrical signal generated according to the movement of the dial control device 100 or the operation of the button formed on the dial control device 100, generates a predetermined control signal according to the interpreted contents, It can be transmitted to a control unit or display unit of another apparatus.

Next, the touch reference adjustment unit 150 of the dial control device 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 6 to 10. FIG.

The dial control apparatus 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a dial unit 110 that is rotatably provided, a touch unit 120 provided on the dial unit 110 and capable of receiving a user's touch signal, And a touch reference adjustment unit 150 that can adjust a touch reference of the touch unit 120. [

The dial unit 110 may be provided so as to be rotatable about a central axis on a central axis, and may transmit a signal according to the degree of rotation.

The dial portion 110 includes a handle portion 112 that the user holds by hand. The dial portion 110 is provided in a cylindrical shape and the handle portion 112 may be provided in a ring shape surrounding the outer diameter of the dial portion 110. [ Accordingly, it is easy for the user to rotate the dial portion 110 while holding the handle portion 112. [

On the other hand, a continuous projection is provided on the outer peripheral surface of the handle 112 to increase the frictional force. Therefore, the slip of the user with the finger can be prevented and the operation feeling can be improved.

The touch unit 120 may be provided on the dial unit 110 in a disc shape. The touch unit 120 may include a touch panel. The touch panel can be configured not only to recognize the user's touch but also to recognize the user's gesture. As an example, the user may enter the promised gesture corresponding to the action signal or enter letters, numbers, figures, or the like. The touch panel may be a resistance film type, a capacitive type, an infrared type, or an ultrasonic type. Here, when the upper surface of the touch pad is touched with the finger, the capacitive touch panel can sense the touch position by sensing each electrode according to the variation of the capacitance through the finger.

The touch unit 120 may be fixed to the dial unit 110 and rotated together with the dial unit 110. Alternatively, the touch portion 120 may be provided so as to be rotatable relative to the dial portion 110.

The touch unit 120 may use the touch criteria to recognize the gesture of the user. The touch reference will be described with reference to FIGS. 6 to 8. FIG.

Referring to the drawing, the touch unit 120 sets the upper and lower axes passing through the center as the touch reference p. That is, the touch reference p is arranged at 12 o'clock and 6 o'clock in the drawing. However, the method of setting the touch criterion (p) can be set in various ways differently. The touch reference p described below may include a reference axis, a reference direction, a reference point, and the like, which are used as a reference for recognizing a user's gesture.

6 shows that the touch criterion p coincides with the reference direction q of the gesture intended by the user. Accordingly, the touch unit 120 can recognize a command corresponding to the user's intention. However, Figs. 7 and 8 show that the reference direction q of the gesture intended by the user is staggered compared with the touch reference p. In this case, the touch unit 120 may fail to recognize the gesture of the user. In some cases, the gesture of the user may be misinterpreted as a different meaning.

The touch unit 120 can correctly recognize a gesture intended by the user when the reference direction q of the gesture is inclined within a range of 10 degrees in the clockwise direction or counterclockwise direction from the touch reference p.

The problem as shown in FIG. 7 and FIG. 8 may occur as the user's posture changes.

If the occupant sitting on the left seat (S1, S3) of the driver's seat and rear seat is the right-handed occupant or the occupant seated in the right seat (S2, S4) of the passenger seat and rear seat is the left- p) may coincide with the reference direction (q) of the gesture intended by the user.

Conversely, if the occupant sitting on the left seats S1 and S3 of the driver's seat and the rear seat is a left-handed occupant or the occupant seated on the right seats S2 and S4 of the front passenger seat and the rear seat is the right- ), You must twist your body. In this case, as the user's posture is changed, the reference direction q in the posture in which the user can comfortably input the gesture deviates from the touch reference p.

Accordingly, problems such as recognition of the user's gesture or recognition may be caused. In order to input the gesture according to the touch criterion (p), the user must input the problem in an uncomfortable posture, There may be a problem that it becomes difficult.

On the other hand, this problem may be caused not only by left-handedness and right-handedness but also by the passengers' writing habits and body shape. For example, if a passenger seated in the left seat (S1, S3) of the driver's seat and rear seat has a habit of tilting in a clockwise direction, even if the passenger is in the right hand, p).

FIG. 9 is a plan view showing a state in which the touch reference adjustment unit 150 is rotated counterclockwise, and FIG. 10 is a plan view showing a state in which the touch reference adjustment unit 150 is rotated clockwise.

9 and 10, the dial control device 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention can improve the user's convenience by changing the touch reference p by rotating the touch reference adjuster 150 .

The dial operation device 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention is configured such that when a gesture is input in a posture in which a user can input a gesture most conveniently with a hand mainly used by a user, The touch reference p can be matched. To this end, the dial control apparatus 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention can adjust the touch reference p of the touch unit 120 using the touch reference adjustment unit 150. [

The touch reference adjustment unit 150 may surround the outer diameter of the dial control unit 100 and may rotate about the same axis as the dial unit 110 but can rotate independently of the dial unit 110. [

The touch reference adjuster 150 can change the touch reference p by an angle that is rotated. That is, when the user desires to change the touch reference p, the user may rotate the touch reference adjuster 150 by an angle to be changed. For example, if the user rotates the touch reference adjuster 150 clockwise by 20 degrees, the touch reference p also rotates clockwise by 20 degrees. Therefore, the reference direction q of the gesture intended by the user coincides with the touch reference p, and the user can input the gesture in a comfortable posture.

The touch reference adjustment unit 150 may include a reference display unit 151 indicating a touch reference p of the touch unit 120. In FIGS. 9 and 10, a reference display unit 151 in a strip shape is shown in the touch reference adjustment unit 150 corresponding to the upper side of the touch reference p. However, the reference display unit 151 may have various shapes.

9 and 10, when the user rotates the touch reference adjustment unit 150, the reference display unit 151 integrally formed with the touch reference adjustment unit 150 rotates together to rotate the touch reference p At the same time, the filter unit 121 rotates together with the touch reference adjuster 150 to display a character that the user must input by rotating the touch reference p by an amount corresponding to the rotation of the touch reference p.

Next, a method of using the dial control apparatus 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 11 to 13. FIG.

11 is a structural diagram showing signal transmission of the dial control apparatus 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The vehicle including the dialing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention may include a control unit 160. [ The control unit 160 receives an input signal such as a touch or a gesture of the user recognized from the touch unit 120, analyzes the input signal, and transmits an execution command to various devices of the vehicle according to the interpreted result. For example, when the user inputs a gesture for executing the navigation 31 (see FIG. 2) to the touch unit 120, the control unit 160 may interpret the gesture and transmit an execution command to the navigation unit.

The control unit 160 can use the touch reference (p, see FIG. 6) to interpret the gesture. The touch reference p may be set as a reference direction for interpreting the gesture. That is, when the user inputs a character of the same shape, the controller 160 interprets the character based on the touch criterion p.

Accordingly, when the user inputs a gesture to fit the touch criterion p, it is not a problem. However, when the user's gesture is input to be tilted from the touch criterion p according to the user's attitude or the like, It may fail to interpret the intention or misinterpret it as another command.

In order to solve such a problem, the controller 160 recognizes the information about the position of the touch reference adjuster 150 and can correct the touch signal input from the touch unit 120. FIG. The touch reference adjustment unit 150 allows the user to arbitrarily change the direction of the touch reference p. That is, the user can rotate the touch criterion p so as to fit the posture in which the user can most conveniently input the gesture. For example, when a right-handed user sitting on the passenger seat inputs a gesture to the touch portion 120 of the dial control device 100 installed on the center fascia 30 (see FIG. 2) using the right hand, It may be inconvenient to input the gesture to match the touch reference p. In this case, the user can operate the touch reference adjuster 150 to rotate the touch reference p by a predetermined angle counterclockwise. The control unit 160 corrects the gesture input from the touch unit 120 so as to conform to the changed touch criterion p and interprets the gesture.

In addition, the control unit 160 may receive a signal from the dial unit 110 and may transmit an execution command according to the received signal. For example, when the user operates the dial unit 110 while using the navigation unit 31, the type of characters displayed on the screen of the navigation unit 31 can be changed according to the degree of rotation of the dial unit 110.

In addition, the control unit 160 may receive the push signal of the dial unit 110 and may transmit an execution command. The dial unit 110 may be installed so as to be movable in the vertical direction and may include a sensor capable of detecting the pressing state of the dial unit 110.

The control unit 160 may receive a click signal that the user presses the dial unit 110 and may transmit an execution command. For example, when various commands are provided on the screen of the navigation unit 31, and the user operates the dial unit 110 to fix the cursor on any one of the execution commands and then clicks the dial unit 110, 160 may interpret the execution command on the face to be selected and deliver the execution signal corresponding thereto.

12 is a flowchart showing a control method of a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention.

First, the user can manipulate the touch reference adjustment unit 150 to adjust the touch reference p so that the touch reference p is most comfortable. For example, the user can grasp and rotate the ring-shaped touch reference adjustment unit 150 surrounding the outer diameter of the dial control device 100.

Next, the user can input the gesture to match the changed touch reference p after the touch reference adjuster 150 is rotated. The control unit 160 may recognize the touch operation of the user (220). For example, the shape of the gesture input to the touch unit 120 can be recognized.

Next, the controller 160 corrects the touch operation according to the changed touch criterion p to analyze the gesture 230 and execute the control method of the vehicle according to the interpreted command (240). For example, when the interpreted touch operation is an execution signal of the navigation 31, the control unit 160 may transmit a command for executing the navigation 31. [

13 is a flowchart showing a control method of a vehicle according to another embodiment of the present invention.

According to another embodiment of the present invention, after the user rotates the touch reference adjuster 150 (210), the user can display the guidance display on the touch unit 120 (211). The guide display can indicate the direction of the changed touch reference p. On the other hand, the guide display can indicate the type of characters that the user can input. At this time, the rotated character can be displayed so as to match the changed touch reference p. Since the user can see the guide display displayed on the touch unit 120 and know the type of character to be input by him / her and the input reference direction of the character, it is possible to input an accurate execution command.

Next, the structure of the dial control apparatus 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 14 to 16. FIG.

FIG. 14 is an exploded perspective view of a dial control apparatus 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 15 is a cross-sectional view of a dial control apparatus 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention, Do.

The dial control device 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a dial portion 110 rotatably provided, a touch portion 120 installed on the dial portion 110, a main body portion A dial unit 110, a core unit 140 accommodated in the main body unit 130, and a touch reference adjustment unit 150.

The dial portion 110 may include a cylindrical body portion 111 and a handle portion 112 provided on an outer circumference of the body portion 111 and capable of being gripped by a user.

The body portion 111 includes a core portion receiving groove 113 having a lower side opened and the core portion receiving groove 113 can accommodate the upper portion of the core portion 140. A wavy first tooth part 111a may be formed at the lower end of the body part 111. [ The first toothed portion 111a can be engaged with the second toothed portion 131a described later.

The handle 112 is provided so that the user can grip the outer surface of the dial 110. The handle 112 may include a groove 112a formed on the surface to effectively transmit the rotational force of the user and improve grip feeling.

The handle 112 may be provided so as not to protrude from the upper surface of the touch part 120. [ That is, the upper surface of the handle 112 is provided on the same surface as the touch part 120 or lower.

In addition, an inclined portion 112b may be provided at an upper portion of the outer side of the handle 112. [ Therefore, it is possible to prevent inconvenience that the user feels when the user touches the touch part 120 by interfering with the touch part 112.

Meanwhile, the outer surface of the handle 112 may protrude from the outer diameter of the touch portion 120. Accordingly, it is possible to prevent inconveniences that may be felt when the user touches the touch portion 120 when the grip portion 112 is gripped to apply a rotational force.

The touch part 120 may include a touch panel accommodated in a touch part receiving groove 111b formed at the upper end of the body part 111. [ The touch panel can be configured not only to recognize the user's touch but also to recognize the user's gesture. As an example, the user may enter the promised gesture corresponding to the action signal or enter letters, numbers, figures, or the like.

Also, the touch unit 120 includes a touch screen capable of displaying an image and simultaneously receiving a touch signal.

The body portion 130 includes a body portion 131 provided in a cylindrical shape and a core portion receiving groove 132 for receiving the core portion 140 may be formed on the body portion 131. [ A wedge-shaped second toothed portion 131a may be provided at the upper end of the body portion 131. At this time, the second toothed portion 131a is provided so as to engage with the first toothed portion 111a of the dial portion 110.

The core 140 may include a body portion 141 provided in a cylindrical shape and an elastic member 142 for supporting the dial portion 110. The core portion 140 may be received in the core portion receiving groove 113 of the dial portion 110 through the core portion receiving groove 132 of the body portion 130.

The elastic member 142 may be a coil spring provided on the outer diameter of the body portion 141. The elastic member 142 may use various shapes and materials capable of providing an elastic force in a direction of pushing the dial portion 110 out of the main body portion 130. [

The core receiving grooves 113 of the dial 110 and the core receiving grooves 132 of the main body 130 are connected to the elastic member 142 provided on the outer diameter of the body portion 141 of the core portion 140, It is possible to have an inner diameter sufficient to accommodate up to a maximum diameter

The lower end of the elastic member 142 may be supported by a lower end protrusion 143 protruding from the lower end of the body portion 141 of the core portion 140. The lower support step 143 may be provided in a flange shape protruding from the outer diameter of the core part 140. The upper end of the elastic member 142 may be supported on an upper support step 113a which is recessed inward of the core receiving groove 1113. The upper support step 113a may be provided such that the upper support step 113a connects the core receiving groove 113 with the groove 113b having an inner diameter larger than the inner diameter of the core receiving groove 113. [ That is, the upper support step 113a may be a step formed outward from the core receiving groove 113.

The core unit 140 may be coupled to the dial unit 110 and be rotatable together with the dial unit 110. Alternatively, the core portion 140 may be connected to the body portion 130 so as to be rotatable relative to the dial portion 110.

The dial portion 110 and the main body portion 130 are relatively rotatably engaged. The dial portion 110 can rotate about the same axis as the main body portion 130. At this time, the engaging portion of the dial portion 110 and the main body portion 130 may be gear-engaged.

The dial portion 110 is engaged with the main body portion 130 in a state where the first toothed portion 111a provided at the lower end portion of the dial portion 110 and the second toothed portion 131a provided at the upper end portion of the main body portion 130 are engaged with each other, 130 to provide a stepwise operation feeling.

The first toothed portion 111a of the dial portion 110 and the second toothed portion 131a of the main body 130 are wavy so that when the dial portion 110 rotates on the main body portion 130, It is possible to provide a sense of operation. However, it is needless to say that the specific shape of the first toothed portion 111a and the second toothed portion 131a may be varied as necessary.

The dial portion 110 may be slidably movable in the vertical direction with respect to the core portion 140 or the main body portion 130. The dial portion 110 is vertically movable from the valley of the second wavy second tooth portion 131a to the floor height and can rotate along the second toothed portion 131a of the main body portion 130. [ The first toothed portion 111a and the second toothed portion 131a are spaced apart from each other by a predetermined distance since the elastic member 142 always provides an elastic force to push the dial portion 110 upward. Therefore, when the user presses the dial portion 110 with a force larger than the elastic force of the elastic member 142, the dial portion 110 can move downward.

The elastic member 142 may provide an elastic force between the first toothed portion 111a of the dial portion 110 and the second toothed portion 131a of the main body portion 130. [ Therefore, it is possible to provide a smooth operation feeling when the dial portion 110 rotates on the main body portion 130. Therefore, the user can smoothly rotate the dial portion 110 with only a small rotational force. At this time, the shape of the first toothed portion 111a and the second toothed portion 131a and the elastic force of the elastic member 142 are balanced between the operation sense of the user's turning direction and the stepwise feeling Lt; / RTI >

The switch unit 144 and the switch connection unit 114 may be provided on the contact surfaces of the dial unit 110 and the core unit 140 to detect a push signal of the dial unit 110. For example, the switch portion 144 may be provided on the upper end of the core portion 140, and the switch connecting portion 114 may be provided on the upper surface of the core portion receiving groove 113, facing the switch portion 144. The switch connection part 114 is connected to the switch part 144 when the user presses the dial part 110 under pressure and the switch part 144 can transmit the signal to the control part 160. [ At this time, the elastic member 142 can hold the dial portion 110 in a state of being hovered upward from the body portion 130, thereby providing a state in which the dial portion 110 can be pushed.

The coil 133 can be wound on the inner circumferential surface of the core portion receiving groove 132 of the body portion 130. [ When power is applied to the coil 133, the coil 133 and the dial part 110 or the core part 140 interlock with each other to generate an electromagnetic force. The dial portion 110 or the core portion 140 may be provided with a polarity opposite to the polarity of the power source applied to the coil 133. For example, when the dial unit 110 is recognized as being in a specific position, a power is applied to the coil 133 and an electromagnetic force is generated. As a result, a drag force acts between the dial unit 110 and the main unit 130, 110 can be restrained.

The dial control apparatus 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention may include a sensor and a sensor capable of sensing the position of the dial unit 110. [

For example, the first sensing unit 145 attached to the dial unit 100 and the second sensing unit 146 attached to the main unit 130 sense each other to determine the degree of rotation of the dial unit 110 have. In addition, the first sensing unit 145 may be magnetically magnetized, and the second sensing unit 146 may be a magnetic sensor that senses magnetism. However, the magnetic sensor is only one embodiment, and various known sensors such as an optical sensor or a resistance sensor can be used.

14, the first sensing unit 145 is installed at each tooth of the first toothed portion 111a of the dial 110 and the second sensing unit 146 is connected to the second toothed portion of the main body 130, And may be installed in any one of the first and second portions 131a. However, the installation position and the number of the first sensing unit 145 or the second sensing unit 146 may be selected differently according to need, and various combinations are possible. For example, the first sensing unit may be installed on the main body 130, the second sensing unit may be installed on the dial 110, and the first sensing unit may be installed on the first or second toothed portion 111a or 131a . Or the first sensing portion 145 may be provided on one tooth and the second sensing portion 146 may be provided on each tooth.

The touch reference adjuster 150 may be rotatably coupled to the outside of the main body 130. For example, a ring shape coupled to an outer peripheral surface of a cylindrical body portion 131. The engaging protrusion 152 protruding from the inner circumferential surface of the touch reference adjuster 150 may be rotatable in a state where the engaging protrusion 152 is fitted into the engaging recess 134 formed in the outer circumferential surface of the body portion 131.

The touch reference adjustment unit 150 may include a reference display unit 151 that displays a touch reference that is a reference of a gesture input to the user. For example, the reference display unit 151 may protrude to the outside of the touch reference adjustment unit 151 or may have a color different from that of the surroundings so as to be easily exposed to the user.

The dial control device 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention may include a sensor and a sensor capable of sensing the position of the touch reference controller 150. [

For example, the reference mark 154 attached to the dial unit 100 and the reference sensor 153 attached to the touch reference adjustment unit 150 can detect the degree of rotation of the touch reference adjustment unit 150 have. In addition, the reference mark 154 may be a magnet having magnetism, and the reference sensor 153 may be a magnetic sensor that detects magnetism. However, the magnetic sensor is only one embodiment, and various known sensors such as an optical sensor or a resistance sensor can be used.

15, the reference sensor 153 is installed on the upper surface of the touch reference adjuster 150, and the reference marker 154 is disposed on one side of the dial 110 in a direction perpendicular to the reference marker 154 And can be installed at corresponding positions. For example, the reference mark 154 may be provided on the lower surface of the handle 112.

Further, although not shown in the drawings, the reference markers 154 may be provided in plural numbers so as to be the same distance away from the center of rotation of the dial portion 110. [ At this time, it is preferable that the distance between the adjacent reference signs 154 is constant.

Then, the reference sensor 153 detects the reference mark 154, so that the degree of rotation of the touch reference adjustment unit 150 at the reference position can be known. For example, when the touch reference adjusting unit 150 rotates and passes through the plurality of reference marks 154, the touch reference adjusting unit 150 stores how many reference marks 154 have passed from the reference position, Can be seen. Or the reference markers 154 are arranged so as to be separated from each other, the position of the reference mark 154 detected by the reference sensor 153 can determine the position of the touch reference adjustment unit 150 .

However, the mounting position and number of the reference sensor 153 or the reference marker 154 can be selected differently as needed, and various combinations are possible. For example, the reference sensor 153 may be installed on the inner circumferential surface of the touch reference adjustment unit 150, and the reference mark 154 may be provided on the outer circumferential surface of the main unit 130. Or a plurality of reference sensors 153 may be provided so as to detect one reference marker 154. In this case, it is possible to know how much the touch reference adjuster 150 has rotated through the position of the reference sensor 153 that has detected the reference mark 154.

Next, the dial control apparatus 100-1 according to another embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to Fig.

17 is a sectional view showing a part of a dial control apparatus 100-1 according to another embodiment of the present invention.

The same reference numerals are used for the same components as those of the dial control apparatus 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention shown in FIG. 17 to FIG. 14 to FIG. 16, and a duplicate description thereof will be omitted.

The dial control apparatus 100-1 according to another embodiment of the present invention includes a light source 122 provided below the touch unit 120 to provide light and a filter provided between the touch unit 120 and the light source 122, And may further include a part 121. At this time, the filter unit 121 may include a pattern so as to block a part of the light provided by the light source 122 and transmit the other part of the light.

Meanwhile, the touch panel of the touch unit 120 may be transparent or semitransparent to transmit the light transmitted through the filter unit 121 to the outside. For example, the filter unit 121 can transmit only the light incident on the specific shape region, and the user can confirm the specific shape of the filter unit 121 from the outside.

Light source 122 may include any means for providing light and may use LEDs that consume less power and occupy less volume.

In this case, the filter unit 121 may be formed so that the areas through which the light is transmitted are different from each other according to the color of the light source 122. In other words, the light source 122 may be provided with a plurality of light sources, . For example, a red, blue, and green light source 122 is provided, and the filter portion 121 can transmit light in the shape of a "red" when the red light source 122 emits light, ), The light can be transmitted in the form of " A ", and when the green light source 122 emits light, it can transmit light in the shape of " 1 ". Accordingly, the user can know the type of characters (Korean, English, or numbers) input through the touch unit 120 at present. The types and the numbers of the colors of the light sources 122 may be different, and the shapes of transmitting light by the filter unit 121 may be variously provided.

The dial control apparatus 100 may further include a substrate 123. [ The substrate 123 may be provided as a printed circuit board (PCB), and may process information regarding an input signal of the touch unit 120 or an operation signal of the light source 122.

Although not shown in the drawing, the touch portion 120 of the dial control device 100 may be provided so as to be movable in the vertical direction with respect to the dial portion 110. In addition, it may include a sensor (not shown) capable of detecting the movement of the touch unit 120. Accordingly, when the user applies pressure to the touch unit 120, the sensor can detect the vertical movement of the touch unit 120. [ Such a configuration allows a user to click the touch unit 120, thereby allowing a user to execute a command such as selection of a menu.

While the present invention has been particularly shown and described with reference to exemplary embodiments thereof, it is clearly understood that the same is by way of illustration and example only and is not to be taken by way of limitation, You will understand. Accordingly, the true scope of the invention should be determined only by the appended claims.

10: main body, 20: gear box,
30: center fascia, 40: steering wheel,
50: arm rest, 100: dial operation device,
110: dial portion, 111: body portion,
111a: first toothed portion, 111b: touch portion receiving groove,
112: handle portion, 112a: groove,
112b: inclined portion, 113: core receiving groove,
113a: upper support jaw, 114: switch connection portion,
120: touch part, 130: main part,
131: body portion, 131a: second toothed portion,
132: core receiving groove, 133: coil,
134: coupling groove, 140: core portion,
141: body portion, 142: elastic member,
143: lower support jaw, 144: switch part,
145: first sensing unit, 146: second sensing unit,
150: touch reference adjustment unit, 151: reference display unit,
152: engaging projection, 153: reference sensor,
154: Reference label, 160: Control section.

Claims (15)

A body portion;
A dial portion coupled to an upper side of the main body so as to be rotatable relative to the main body portion and transmitting a signal in accordance with the rotation;
A touch unit provided at an upper portion of the dial unit and capable of receiving a user's touch signal; And
And a touch reference adjuster installed on the main body to adjust a touch reference of the touch portion. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the body portion includes a cylindrical shape,
Wherein the touch reference adjustment unit is coupled to an outer diameter of a cylindrical shape of the main body, and is rotatable independently of the main body. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the touch reference adjustment unit includes a reference indication indicating a touch reference of the touch unit. 3. The method of claim 2,
Wherein the touch reference adjustment portion includes a band shape that is coupled to an outer diameter of a cylindrical shape of the body portion and a reference display portion that indicates a touch reference of the touch portion on the outside of the band shape. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the touch reference of the touch unit varies according to the degree of rotation of the touch reference adjustment unit. 6. The method of claim 5,
Wherein the touch reference of the touch portion is varied by an angle that the touch reference adjustment portion rotates with respect to the main body. 6. The method of claim 5,
Further comprising a reference sensor for detecting a degree of rotation of the touch reference adjustment unit and a reference mark. 8. The method of claim 7,
Wherein the reference sensor is provided at an upper portion of the touch reference adjustment unit,
Wherein the reference mark is provided on one side of the dial portion, and is provided at a position corresponding to a vertical direction of the reference sensor. 9. The method of claim 8,
Wherein the reference mark is provided at a plurality of the same distance from the central axis of the dial portion, and the distance between each reference mark is constant. 10. The method of claim 9,
Further comprising a control unit for recognizing a position of the touch reference adjustment unit through a signal input from the reference sensor,
Wherein the control unit grasps the position of the touch reference adjustment unit based on the number of reference marks detected by the reference sensor. 10. The method of claim 9,
Further comprising a control unit for recognizing a position of the touch reference adjustment unit through a signal input from the reference sensor,
Wherein the plurality of reference signs are provided as independent labels,
Wherein the control unit recognizes the position of the touch reference adjuster through the reference mark detected by the reference sensor. The method according to claim 1,
A light source provided below the touch unit to provide light;
Further comprising a filter unit provided between the touch unit and the light source, the filter unit blocking a part of the light provided from the light source and transmitting a part of the light,
Wherein the touch portion is provided to expose the light transmitted through the filter portion to the outside. The method of claim 3,
The light source is provided with a plurality of light sources for providing light of different colors,
Wherein the filter unit differs in light transmission area according to the color of the light source. A dial operation device according to any one of claims 1 to 9; And
And a control unit for recognizing information on the position of the touch reference adjustment unit and correcting the touch signal input from the touch unit. 15. The method of claim 14,
Wherein the control unit includes a dial operation device that rotates and corrects a touch signal input from the touch unit by an angle of rotation of the touch reference adjustment unit.

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