KR20170025094A - A method for operating wireless communication system in vehicle and apparatus thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

A method for operating a hands-free system for a vehicle includes the steps of: pairing with a terminal of a passenger through a local wireless communication method; setting a privacy mode and public limit information; collecting call information and passenger riding information; and selectively performing the privacy mode set by corresponding to the call information, the passenger riding information, and the public limit information. Accordingly, the present invention can provide privacy protection which the passenger wants by including a plurality of privacy options.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD [0001] The present invention relates to an apparatus and method for operating a vehicle wireless communication system,

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a hands-free kit for a vehicle, and more particularly to a wireless communication interface to which privacy protection is applied to a hands-free device mounted in a vehicle.

In general, the information communication technology developed according to the technology has been developed in an innovative manner. Accordingly, the research and development related to the information communication field is being actively carried out, and the development of the mobile communication field among the information communication field is explosive. Particularly, a mobile phone can be used not only for a simple voice call but also for searching various information through an Internet connection, transmitting a text message, and transmitting a moving picture, and it is considered to be a necessity that almost everybody carries.

The mobile phone can be widely used during operation with wide spread of automobiles. When a mobile phone is used during driving, a problem of causing an accident due to a decrease in concentration of the driver and dispersion of attention occurs. Accordingly, a variety of hands-free devices have been developed that allow the driver to talk without holding the mobile phone by hand while driving.

Generally, the hands-free device is configured in the form of a neck-and-neck type and other types, and after the microphone is integrated with the cellular phone, the speaker is connected to the audio speaker or the speaker A method of outputting a reception voice of the other party is used.

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The present invention allows a vehicle handsfree system to include a plurality of privacy options to provide privacy protection in a manner desired by the occupant.

In addition, the present invention allows a passenger of a vehicle-use hands-free system to preliminarily set data that does not wish to be exposed in the list of his / her phone book (phonebook), and to set a "hands-free privacy mode" When selected, it provides a system that allows the passenger to selectively hide the call information (sender name and phone number) provided by the Bluetooth handsfree.

It is to be understood that both the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory and are not restrictive of the invention, unless further departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as defined by the appended claims. It will be possible.

A method of operating a hands-free system for a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: pairing with a passenger's terminal through a short-range / short-range wireless communication method; setting privacy restriction information and a privacy mode; And selectively performing a privacy mode corresponding to the call information, the passenger occupation status, and the disclosure restriction information.

In addition, the step of setting the disclosure restriction information and the privacy mode may include receiving the list including the disclosure restriction information from the terminal or adding the disclosure restriction information to the list, and selecting the use of the privacy mode . ≪ / RTI >

The privacy mode may include a first option for making the call information private, performing wireless communication using a microphone and a speaker in the vehicle, stopping use of the microphone and the speaker in response to the call information, And a third option for automatically rejecting reception in response to the call information and automatically dispatching a telephone receivable message.

In addition, the method of operating the handsfree system for a vehicle may further include selecting one of the first to third options.

In addition, the disclosure restriction information may include first information on whether to apply the privacy mode and second information to select one of a plurality of options of the privacy mode.

Also, the list may correspond to an originating telephone number included in the call information, identification information corresponding to the originating telephone number, abbreviated number corresponding to the originating telephone number or the identification information, and the originating telephone number or the identification information The disclosure restriction information may include the disclosure restriction information.

Also, the list is temporarily stored every time the terminal is paired with the terminal, and the list may be transmitted to the terminal when the list is updated.

Also, the list may be stored in an internal storage device in a format distinguished for each of the terminals to be paired, and may be transmitted to the terminal when the list is updated.

In addition, the step of collecting the passengers' occupancy and call information may include determining whether a passenger is boarding the vehicle using an in-vehicle sensor, and receiving the call information through the terminal.

In addition, the sensor may include at least one of a seat belt buckle sensor, a seat track position sensor and a seating sensor.

In addition, in the step of selectively performing the privacy mode, when the passenger is absent, the privacy mode is inactivated and the wireless communication corresponding to the call information can be performed to the in-vehicle microphone and the speaker, The privacy mode is activated and the wireless communication can be performed.

The step of selectively performing the privacy mode may include checking whether the data corresponding to the call information includes the disclosure restriction information on the list, and if the disclosure restriction information is not included, The privacy mode is inactivated to perform wireless communication corresponding to the call information to the in-vehicle microphone and speaker, and when the disclosure restriction information is included, the privacy mode is activated to perform the wireless communication.

The operation method of the hands-free system for a vehicle may further include displaying the data in the list including the disclosure restriction information on the screen in response to the request signal.

The method may further include terminating the privacy mode corresponding to the call information when the event corresponding to the call information is terminated.

A hands-free device for a vehicle according to another embodiment of the present invention includes a pairing unit for pairing with a terminal of a passenger and transmitting call information through a short-range wireless communication system, a privacy mode setting unit for storing data transmitted from the terminal, A data processing unit for receiving the call restriction information and the privacy restriction mode and for receiving the call restriction information and the privacy mode setting, And an interface control unit for controlling the interface.

In addition, the interface may include a touch screen that displays at least one of a microphone and a speaker installed in the vehicle, and audio / radio / navigation information.

In addition, the privacy mode may include a first option for making the call information private, and performing wireless communication using an in-vehicle microphone and a speaker; A second option for stopping use of the microphone and the speaker in response to the call information and switching reception to the terminal; And a third option for automatically rejecting the reception in response to the call information and automatically sending a telephone receivable message.

Also, the disclosure restriction information may include first information on whether to apply the privacy mode; And second information for selecting one of a plurality of options in the privacy mode.

The data transmitted from the terminal may include an originating telephone number included in the call information; Identification information corresponding to the calling telephone number; A dial number corresponding to the calling telephone number or the identification information; And the disclosure phone number or the disclosure restriction information corresponding to the identification information.

The data may be temporarily stored in the data storage unit whenever the data is paired with the terminal, and may be transmitted to the terminal when the data is updated.

Also, the data may be stored in an internal storage device in a format different from each terminal to be paired, and the data may be transmitted to the terminal when the data is updated.

In addition, the occupant may be recognized through at least one of a seat belt buckle sensor, a seat track position sensor, and a seating sensor.

In addition, the data processing unit selectively performs the privacy mode, and when there is no passenger, the privacy mode is inactivated to perform wireless communication corresponding to the call information to the in-vehicle microphone and speaker, and when there is the passenger , The privacy mode is activated and the wireless communication can be performed.

The data processing unit may selectively perform the privacy mode, check whether the data corresponding to the call information includes the disclosure restriction information on the list, and if the disclosure restriction information is not included, Is inactivated to perform wireless communication corresponding to the call information using a microphone and a speaker in the vehicle, and when the disclosure restriction information is included, the privacy mode is activated and the wireless communication corresponding to the call information is performed .

The data processing unit may terminate the privacy mode corresponding to the call information when the event corresponding to the call information is terminated.

It is to be understood that both the foregoing general description and the following detailed description of the present invention are exemplary and explanatory and are intended to provide further explanation of the invention as claimed. And can be understood and understood.

The effect of the device according to the present invention will be described as follows.

The present invention allows a passenger to freely communicate information (e.g., name, etc.) to a passenger when the passenger does not want the vehicle-use hands-free system that enables customers to download the phone book through the Bluetooth function in the vehicle and make calls through the hands- There is an effect that can be done.

Further, according to the present invention, by using information of a seat detection sensor or the like mounted on an occupant during the airbag deployment or the like for the purpose of deploying an airbag, when detecting whether or not a passenger is occupying the vehicle, Since privacy can be protected, there is an advantage that it is not necessary to mount a separate device in the vehicle for privacy protection.

The effects obtainable by the present invention are not limited to the effects mentioned above, and other effects not mentioned can be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the following description.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS The accompanying drawings, which are included to provide a further understanding of the invention and are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification, illustrate embodiments of the invention and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the invention. It is to be understood, however, that the technical features of the present invention are not limited to the specific drawings, and the features disclosed in the drawings may be combined with each other to constitute a new embodiment.
1 illustrates a hands-free system for a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Fig. 2 illustrates the privacy mode.
Fig. 3 illustrates an example of disclosure restriction information of the hands-free system for a vehicle described with reference to Fig.
FIG. 4 illustrates an example of the privacy mode described in FIG.
5 illustrates a vehicle handsfree apparatus according to another embodiment of the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, an apparatus and various methods to which embodiments of the present invention are applied 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.

In the description of the embodiments, when it is described as being formed on the "upper" or "lower" of each element, the upper or lower (lower) And that at least one further component is formed and arranged between the two components. Also, the expression "upward" or "downward" may include not only an upward direction but also a downward direction with respect to one component.

1 illustrates a hands-free system for a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown, a hands-free system for a car includes a step 110 of pairing with a passenger's terminal via a short range wireless communication technology (e.g. Bluetooth communication), setting a privacy restriction mode and privacy mode 120 A step 130 of collecting call information on whether or not a passenger is present, and a step 140 of selectively performing a privacy mode corresponding to the call information, the passenger presence and the disclosure restriction information.

Here, the occupant is a person who uses a hands-free system for a vehicle, and the passenger means another person in the vehicle, not a passenger. The passenger may be the driver, in which case the passenger may be in the passenger seat or in the back seat. Conversely, if the occupant is a person sitting in the passenger seat, the passenger may be the driver.

A hands-free system for a vehicle can be paired with a plurality of terminals. If the hands-free system for a car is paired with a plurality of terminals, the privacy mode can be executed independently for each terminal.

The step 120 of setting the disclosure restriction information and the privacy mode includes receiving the list including the disclosure restriction information from the terminal or adding the disclosure restriction information to the list 122 and selecting whether to use the privacy mode 124 < / RTI >

For example, a handsfree system for a vehicle paired with a terminal can receive a list (e.g., a telephone directory) from a terminal. At this time, the list may be temporarily stored in the storage device in the hands-free system of the vehicle whenever it is paired with the terminal. In this case, if the occupant updates the list through the interface of the handsfree system for the vehicle, the handsfree system for the vehicle can transmit the updated contents to the terminal.

In one example, the list may be stored in an internal storage device in a different format for each terminal to be paired (e.g., a separate file that can be read and read by the computing device). In this case, it is not necessary to exchange the whole list every time the terminal is paired with the terminal, and the list can be received only when the last modified date of the list stored in the terminal and the handsfree system of the vehicle is different. In addition, when the terminal can transmit only the updated contents, it can update the list in the storage device only by receiving the contents.

The vehicle-mounted hands-free system receives the use of the privacy mode from the passenger (124). Whether or not the privacy mode is used can be determined by various methods.

For example, when the occupant pays his / her terminal to the hands-free system for the first time after the vehicle is shipped, the occupant confirms whether or not the privacy mode is used, and stores the terminal information and whether the corresponding privacy mode is used in the storage device . In this case, it is possible to provide an interface through which the passenger using the terminal can change whether to use the privacy mode later.

As another example, each time the occupant's terminal is paired with the hands-free system through the Bluetooth communication, it is checked whether the privacy mode is used, and the stored contents can be deleted when the pairing is interrupted after temporarily storing.

As another example, after the vehicle handsfree system receives the list from the occupant's terminal, the occupant can check whether or not the privacy mode is used.

The step 130 of collecting the passengers' occupancy and calling information may include a step 132 of determining whether or not the occupant is boarded by using an in-vehicle sensor, and a step 134 of receiving call information through the terminal.

The sensor used in the step 132 of determining whether or not the passenger is present may include at least one of a seat belt buckle sensor, a seat track position sensor and a seating sensor.

In step 134, when the call information is received through the terminal, the handsfree system for the vehicle is paired with the terminal. When the terminal receives the call information, the call information is also transmitted to the handsfree system for the vehicle.

The step 140 of selectively performing the privacy mode determines the execution of the privacy mode in response to the call information, the passenger status and the disclosure restriction information.

For example, if there is no occupant in the vehicle, the privacy mode of the handsfree system for the vehicle is disabled, and wireless communication corresponding to the call information can be performed by the in-vehicle microphone and the speaker. If there is no passenger in the vehicle, the passenger is deactivated because it is not necessary to perform the privacy mode even if the occupant decides to use the privacy mode.

Conversely, when there is a passenger, the privacy mode of the handsfree system for the vehicle is activated, and wireless communication corresponding to the call information is performed.

Optionally performing 140 the privacy mode may include checking whether the data includes disclosure restriction information on the list corresponding to the call information. When the disclosure restriction information is not included in the list corresponding to the call information, the privacy mode of the vehicle-use handsfree system is deactivated and wireless communication corresponding to the call information is performed by the in-vehicle microphone and the speaker.

Conversely, when the disclosure restriction information is included in the list corresponding to the call information, the privacy mode of the vehicle-use hands-free system is activated and wireless communication corresponding to the call information is performed.

The vehicle handsfree system may further include a step (150) of terminating the privacy mode corresponding to the call information when an event (e.g., call) corresponding to the call information is terminated.

Fig. 2 illustrates the privacy mode.

As shown, the privacy mode 142 may include a first option 144 to make the call information private and perform wireless communication using in-vehicle microphones and speakers, stop using the microphone and speaker in response to the call information, A second option 146 for switching the reception to the terminal, and a third option 148 for automatically rejecting reception in response to the call information and automatically dispatching a telephone no receipt message.

The vehicular handsfree system may further include a step of selecting one of the first option and the third option. Which options are selected may be jointly determined in step 124 of determining whether to use the privacy mode. Further, the occupant may change the option of the privacy mode at a later time.

The hands-free system for a vehicle can apply the option selected by the passenger collectively to the list received from the terminal.

As another example, the handsfree system for a vehicle may change the privacy mode corresponding to the call information according to the disclosure restriction information included in the list transmitted from the terminal. In this case, the disclosure restriction information may include first information as to whether to apply the privacy mode, as well as second information on which option is to be applied. That is, the first option may be applied to the first telephone number included in the list according to the second information, and the second option may be applied to the other second telephone number. If there is only the first information in the disclosure restriction information and the second information is missing, the privacy mode option applied to the entire list can be applied.

Fig. 3 illustrates an example of disclosure restriction information of the hands-free system for a vehicle described with reference to Fig.

As shown in the figure, the vehicle-use hands-free system may further include a step of displaying data in the list 20 including the disclosure restriction information 24 on the screen in response to the request signal of the occupant.

The list 20 includes the calling telephone number 26 included in the call information, the identification information 22 corresponding to the originating telephone number 26 and the disclosure restriction information 22 corresponding to the originating telephone number 26 or the identification information 22, (24). The list 20 may also include an abbreviated number (not shown) corresponding to the originating telephone number 26 or the identification information 22.

For example, the disclosure restriction information 24 includes only the first information as to whether to apply the privacy mode. However, according to an embodiment, the disclosure restriction information 24 may also include second information (not shown) about which option in the privacy mode to apply.

FIG. 4 illustrates an example of the privacy mode described in FIG.

Referring to FIG. 4A, a state in which the privacy mode is not performed in the handsfree system for a vehicle will be described. The handsfree system for a vehicle includes a notification window 32 for extracting caller information from the call information and displaying the caller information in the form of a message, a call button 34 for enabling a wireless call corresponding to the call information through a microphone and a speaker in the vehicle, Rejection button 36 for rejecting the progress of the corresponding wireless call. In a state where the privacy mode is not performed, information (e.g., name, telephone number, etc.) of the caller is displayed in the notification window 32 without being hidden.

Referring to FIG. 4B, a state in which the hands-free system for the vehicle performs the first option in the privacy mode will be described. The hands-free system for a vehicle checks the disclosure restriction information in the list through the originating telephone number extracted from the call information, and then performs the privacy mode when there is disclosure restriction information. Even when the first option of the privacy mode is executed, the vehicle handsfree system displays the notification window 32, the call button 34, and the rejection button 36. [ However, the notification window 32 informs that there is an event (telephone call request) corresponding to the call information but does not show contents related to the caller.

5 illustrates a vehicle handsfree device 240 according to another embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in the figure, the handsfree apparatus 240 for a vehicle includes a pairing unit 244 for performing a pairing operation with a terminal of a passenger, data (e.g., a list) transmitted from a passenger's terminal, An interface control unit 242 for controlling an in-vehicle interface, a pairing unit 244, a data storage unit 246, and an interface control unit 242, and performs a privacy mode And a data processing unit 248 that can process data for the display unit 240. [

The pairing unit 244 is connected to the passenger's terminal using a local wireless communication technology. Here, a Bluetooth communication method can be used for the short-range / short-range wireless communication technology, but it is also possible to use a communication method such as Wi-Fi according to the purpose.

When the data storage unit 246 in the hands-free device 240 for a vehicle is updated, the data storage unit 246 transmits the contents to the data in the terminal, and when the data in the terminal is updated, Receive. The data storage unit 246 can store the data in the paired terminal even when the vehicle is turned off, and lose the stored data when the vehicle is turned off.

The data processing unit 248 recognizes the data stored in the data storage unit 246, and when the call information is inputted through the pairing unit 244, the data processing unit 248 can perform the privacy mode. Also, the data processing unit 248 receives the presence or absence of the passenger through the sensing unit 230. At this time, only the display unit 220 may be controlled through the interface control unit 242, or the microphone / speaker 210 and the display unit 220 may be controlled together according to one of the three options of the privacy mode.

The handsfree apparatus for a vehicle includes a display unit 220 including a microphone / speaker 210 installed in the vehicle, a screen capable of selectively displaying at least one of audio / radio / navigation information, And is connected to the sensing unit 230.

Here, the vehicle-mounted hands free apparatus 240 may be mounted in a control device for managing audio / radio / navigation information, or may be implemented as a separate device and physically / electrically connected.

The handsfree apparatus 240 for a vehicle automatically performs an operation when the occupant starts the vehicle, and can stop the operation when the occupant turns off the vehicle.

It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the present invention may be embodied in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics thereof.

Accordingly, the above description should not be construed in a limiting sense in all respects and should be considered illustrative. The scope of the present invention should be determined by rational interpretation of the appended claims, and all changes within the scope of equivalents of the present invention are included in the scope of the present invention.

240: Hands-free device for vehicle 242: Interface control unit
244: Pairing unit 246: Data storage unit
248: Data processing section 210: Microphone / speaker
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Claims (25)

Paired with a passenger terminal through a short-range wireless communication scheme;
Setting privacy restriction information and a privacy mode;
Collecting information on whether or not the passenger is on board and calling information; And
And selectively performing a privacy mode set corresponding to the call information, the passenger occupation, and the disclosure restriction information. The method according to claim 1,
The step of setting the disclosure restriction information and the privacy mode
Receiving the list including the disclosure restriction information from the terminal or adding the disclosure restriction information to the list; And
And selecting whether to use the privacy mode. 3. The method of claim 2,
The privacy mode
A first option for making the call information private and performing wireless communication using an in-vehicle microphone and a speaker;
A second option for stopping use of the microphone and the speaker in response to the call information and switching reception to the terminal; And
And a third option for automatically refusing reception in response to the call information and automatically sending a telephone receivable message. The method of claim 3,
Further comprising selecting one of the first to third options. ≪ Desc / Clms Page number 24 > The method of claim 3,
The disclosure-
First information on whether to apply the privacy mode; And
And second information for selecting one of a plurality of options in the privacy mode. 3. The method of claim 2,
The list
An originating telephone number included in the call information;
Identification information corresponding to the calling telephone number;
A dial number corresponding to the calling telephone number or the identification information; And
The calling telephone number or the disclosure restriction information corresponding to the identification information. The method according to claim 6,
Wherein the list is temporarily stored every time it is paired with the terminal and is transmitted to the terminal when the list is updated. The method according to claim 6,
Wherein the list is stored in an internal storage device in a format that is different for each of the terminals to be paired, and the list is transmitted to the terminal when updated. The method according to claim 1,
The step of collecting the passenger presence information and the call information
Determining whether a passenger is boarding the vehicle using a sensor in the vehicle; And
And receiving the call information via the terminal. 10. The method of claim 9,
Wherein the sensor comprises at least one of a seat belt buckle sensor, a seat track position sensor and a seating sensor. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein selectively performing the privacy mode comprises:
If the passenger does not exist, the privacy mode is inactivated to perform wireless communication corresponding to the call information to the in-vehicle microphone and speaker,
And in the presence of the passenger, the privacy mode is activated to perform the wireless communication. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein selectively performing the privacy mode comprises:
And checking whether the data corresponding to the call information includes the disclosure restriction information on the list,
If the privacy restriction information is not included, the privacy mode is deactivated and wireless communication corresponding to the call information is performed using a microphone and a speaker in the vehicle,
And when the disclosure restriction information is included, activating the privacy mode to perform the wireless communication corresponding to the call information. The method according to claim 1,
And displaying the data in the list including the disclosure restriction information on the screen in response to the request signal. The method according to claim 1,
And terminating the privacy mode corresponding to the call information when the event corresponding to the call information is terminated. A pairing unit for pairing with a terminal of an occupant through a local wireless communication system and transmitting call information;
A data storage unit for storing the data transmitted from the terminal, the disclosure restriction information, and the privacy mode setting;
A data processing unit for receiving the call information on whether or not the passenger is present and performing the privacy mode; And
And an interface control unit for receiving the disclosure restriction information and the setting of the privacy mode or controlling the in-vehicle interface for execution of the privacy mode. 16. The method of claim 15,
Wherein the interface includes a touch screen that displays at least one of a microphone and a speaker installed in the vehicle, and audio / radio / navigation information. 16. The method of claim 15,
The privacy mode
A first option for making the call information private and performing wireless communication using an in-vehicle microphone and a speaker;
A second option for stopping use of the microphone and the speaker in response to the call information and switching reception to the terminal; And
And a third option for automatically rejecting reception in response to the call information and automatically sending a telephone call disallow message. 18. The method of claim 17,
The disclosure-
First information on whether to apply the privacy mode; And
And second information for selecting one of a plurality of options in the privacy mode. 16. The method of claim 15,
The data transmitted from the terminal
An originating telephone number included in the call information;
Identification information corresponding to the calling telephone number;
A dial number corresponding to the calling telephone number or the identification information; And
And the disclosure restriction information corresponding to the calling telephone number or the identification information. 20. The method of claim 19,
Wherein the data is temporarily stored in the data storage unit every time the data is paired with the terminal, and is transmitted to the terminal when the data is updated. 20. The method of claim 19,
Wherein the data is stored in an internal storage device in a format distinguished for each of the terminals to be paired, and the data is transmitted to the terminal when the data is updated. 16. The method of claim 15,
Wherein the occupant is seated on at least one of a seat belt buckle sensor, a seat track position sensor and a seating sensor. 16. The method of claim 15,
Wherein the data processing unit selectively performs the privacy mode,
If the passenger does not exist, the privacy mode is inactivated to perform wireless communication corresponding to the call information to the in-vehicle microphone and speaker,
And when the passenger is present, the privacy mode is activated to perform the wireless communication. 16. The method of claim 15,
Wherein the data processing unit selectively performs the privacy mode,
Confirms whether the data corresponding to the call information includes the disclosure restriction information on the list,
If the privacy restriction information is not included, the privacy mode is inactivated and communication corresponding to the call information is performed using the in-vehicle microphone and the speaker,
And when the disclosure restriction information is included, the privacy mode is activated to perform the communication corresponding to the call information. 16. The method of claim 15,
Wherein the data processing unit terminates the privacy mode corresponding to the call information when the event corresponding to the call information is terminated.

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