KR20180106227A - Vehicle controlling device mounted at vehicle and method for controlling the vehicle - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a vehicle control apparatus and a control method thereof, wherein the vehicle control apparatus can rapidly check whether or not the entire function of a vehicle or accessories have an error and the detail information of the entire function of the vehicle or the accessories. According to an embodiment of the present invention, the vehicle control apparatus can comprise: a mobile terminal, detecting user information and transmitting current location information and the user information to the vehicle; a communications unit receiving the current location information and the user information of the mobile terminal; and a control unit controlling the vehicle based on the user information received through the communications unit and the current location information.

Description

[0001] VEHICLE CONTROLLING DEVICE MOUNTED AT VEHICLE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE VEHICLE [0002]

The present invention relates to a vehicle control device provided in a vehicle and a control method of the vehicle.

The vehicle is a device capable of moving in a desired direction by a boarding user. Typically, automobiles are examples.

On the other hand, for the convenience of users who use the vehicle, various sensors and electronic devices are provided. Particularly, for the convenience of the user, research on the ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance System) is being actively carried out. Furthermore, development of an autonomous vehicle is being actively carried out.

The vehicle may be equipped with various types of lamps. Generally, the vehicle has a variety of vehicle lamps having a lighting function for easily recognizing an object located in the vicinity of the vehicle when driving at night, and a signal function for notifying other vehicles or other road users of the traveling state of the vehicle have.

For example, a vehicle may be operated by directly emitting light using a lamp, such as a headlamp that illuminates the front of the vehicle to secure the driver's field of view, a brake that is turned on when the brake is applied, or a turn signal used when turning clockwise or counterclockwise May be provided.

As another example, a reflector or the like is mounted on the front and rear of the vehicle so as to reflect the light so that the vehicle can be easily recognized from the outside.

These lamps for automobiles are stipulated by laws and regulations for their installation standards and specifications so that each function can be fully utilized.

Recently, as ADAS (Advanced Driving Assist System) has been actively developed, there is a need to develop a technology that maximizes user convenience and safety in vehicle operation.

As a part of this, technology development for various UI / UX (User Interface / User Experience) between a mobile terminal and a vehicle and development of technology for autonomous driving in which a vehicle runs without a driver's operation are actively performed.

Therefore, there is a need to develop a control method and a UI / UX technology that can switch between an autonomous mode in which the vehicle performs autonomous driving and a passive mode in which the vehicle runs by operation of the driver, more safely and conveniently Is emerging. In addition, the vehicle may perform an autonomous running to pass other vehicles, interrupt, or the like.

On the other hand, the driver has a desire to easily know whether or not the overall function of the vehicle or an accessory is broken. That is, components (accessories) such as a head lamp of a vehicle (a headlight, a fog lamp, etc.), a tail lamp (an emergency light, a turn signal lamp, I could not.

It is an object of the present invention to provide a vehicle control apparatus and a method thereof which can promptly check whether an overall function of a vehicle, an accessory, or the like has failed.

It is another object of the present invention to provide a vehicle control apparatus and method for quickly confirming detailed information such as an overall function or an accessory of a vehicle.

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

The present invention is intended to provide a system and method for quickly confirming whether or not an overall function of a vehicle or an accessory has failed or not, and capable of promptly confirming detailed information such as an overall function of a vehicle and accessories,

In order to achieve the above object, a vehicle control apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: a mobile terminal for detecting knock information and transmitting current position information and knock information to the vehicle; A communication unit for receiving current location information and knock information of the mobile terminal; And a controller for controlling the vehicle on the basis of the knock information and the current position information received through the communication unit so that the failure diagnosis of the vehicle is performed.

The mobile terminal includes: a sensor for detecting knock information generated when a user knocks the mobile terminal; And a position detector for detecting the current position information.

Wherein the control unit is operable to determine whether or not the current position corresponding to the received current position information is the first position of the vehicle and when the knock information is the received information together with the current position, 1 component can be operated.

When the current position corresponding to the received current position information is the first position of the vehicle and the received knock information is information for operating the first component of the vehicle associated with the first position, The first component of the vehicle can be operated.

The control unit may operate the first component of the vehicle for a preset time or a predetermined number of times. The first component of the vehicle associated with the first position may be any one of a head lamp and a tail lamp of the vehicle.

The mobile terminal may further include a display unit, and may display current position information and knock information on the vehicle, and then display information on the first component on the display unit.

In order to achieve the above object, the mobile terminal of the present invention is characterized in that the mobile terminal is provided with the knock information and the current position information together with the movement information The touch drag information applied to the display unit of the terminal can be transmitted to the wirelessly connected vehicle.

The control unit may control the knock information and the first component of the vehicle associated with the current position according to the touch drag information. The touch drag information may include at least one of a touch drag direction, a touch drag speed, and a touch drag length.

The present invention provides a knock sensor mounted on a vehicle for quickly confirming a failure of an overall function of a vehicle or an accessory,

In order to achieve the above object, a vehicle control apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention is a vehicle control apparatus for wirelessly connecting to a vehicle based on connection information for connecting to a vehicle, Wow; A communication unit for receiving current location information of the mobile terminal; A detector mounted on a component of the vehicle and detecting knock information applied to the component; And a controller for controlling the operation of the component based on the current position information received through the communication unit and the detected knock information.

In order to achieve the above object, a vehicle control apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a vehicle control unit, A plurality of cameras mounted in different directions of the camera; A plurality of sensors mounted on a plurality of components of the vehicle and detecting knock information applied to each of the plurality of components; Detecting a current position of the driver through the plurality of cameras, and when the first knock information detected by the first sensor among the plurality of sensors is information for operating a first component associated with the current position, And a control unit for controlling the component.

The details of other embodiments are included in the detailed description and drawings.

According to the embodiment of the present invention, there are one or more of the following effects.

The present invention controls a vehicle on the basis of knock information (knock code) detected through a knock sensor or a vibration sensor mounted on a vehicle or a mobile terminal, Etc. can be checked quickly. For example, the present invention can be applied to a vehicle such as a head lamp (headlight, fog lamp, etc.) of a vehicle, a tail lamp (an emergency light, a turn signal lamp, a back light etc.), a rear spoiler, It is possible to easily and quickly notify the driver whether or not a failure has occurred in an accessory which can not easily recognize the failure.

The present invention provides information on a specific component of a vehicle based on a knock sensor or a vibration sensor mounted on a vehicle or a mobile terminal and a current position of the mobile terminal, It is also possible to promptly notify the driver of detailed information such as functions and accessories.

The effects of 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 description of the claims.

1 is a view showing an appearance of a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention.
2 is a view of a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention viewed from various angles.
3 to 4 are views showing an interior of a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention.
5 to 6 are drawings referred to explain an object according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 7 is a block diagram for explaining a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG.
8 is a diagram showing a configuration of a vehicle control device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
9 is a flowchart illustrating a vehicle control method according to an embodiment of the present invention.
10 is an exemplary view illustrating a method of controlling a vehicle based on knock information and a current position according to an embodiment of the present invention.
11 is an exemplary diagram illustrating another method of controlling a vehicle based on knock information and current position according to an embodiment of the present invention.
12 is a diagram illustrating an exemplary method of providing vehicle information based on the knock information and the current position according to an embodiment of the present invention.
13 is a diagram illustrating a method of providing information on a vehicle component based on knock information and a current position according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 14 is an exemplary diagram illustrating another method of providing information about components of a vehicle based on knock information and current position in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
15 is an exemplary diagram illustrating another method of providing information about components of a vehicle based on knock information and current position in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
16 is an exemplary diagram illustrating another method for controlling a vehicle based on knock information and current position according to an embodiment of the present invention.
17 to 18 are exemplary diagrams illustrating another method of controlling a vehicle based on knock information and current position according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, wherein like reference numerals are used to designate identical or similar elements, and redundant description thereof will be omitted. 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 following description of the embodiments of the present invention, a detailed description of related arts will be omitted when it is determined that the gist of the embodiments disclosed herein may be blurred. It is to be understood that both the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory and are intended to provide further explanation of the invention as claimed. , ≪ / RTI > equivalents, and alternatives.

Terms including ordinals, such as first, second, etc., may be used to describe various elements, but the elements are not limited to these terms. The terms are used only for the purpose of distinguishing one component from another.

It is to be understood that when an element is referred to as being "connected" or "connected" to another element, it may be directly connected or connected to the other element, . On the other hand, when an element is referred to as being "directly connected" or "directly connected" to another element, it should be understood that there are no other elements in between.

The singular expressions include plural expressions unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.

In the present application, the terms "comprises", "having", and the like are used to specify that a feature, a number, a step, an operation, an element, a component, But do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, operations, elements, components, or combinations thereof.

The vehicle described herein may be a concept including a car, a motorcycle. Hereinafter, the vehicle will be described mainly with respect to the vehicle.

The vehicle described in the present specification may be a concept including both an internal combustion engine vehicle having an engine as a power source, a hybrid vehicle having an engine and an electric motor as a power source, and an electric vehicle having an electric motor as a power source.

In the following description, the left side of the vehicle means the left side in the running direction of the vehicle, and the right side of the vehicle means the right side in the running direction of the vehicle.

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

2 is a view of a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention viewed from various angles.

3 to 4 are views showing an interior of a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention.

5 to 6 are drawings referred to explain an object according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a block diagram for explaining a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG.

Referring to FIGS. 1 to 7, the vehicle 100 may include a wheel rotated by a power source, and a steering input device 510 for adjusting the traveling direction of the vehicle 100.

The vehicle 100 may be an autonomous vehicle.

The vehicle 100 can be switched to the autonomous running mode or the manual mode (running mode) based on the user input.

For example, the vehicle 100 can be switched from the manual mode to the autonomous mode, or switched from the autonomous mode to the manual mode, based on the received user input, via the user interface device 200. [

The vehicle 100 can be switched to the autonomous running mode or the manual mode based on the running situation information. The running situation information can be generated based on the object information provided by the object detecting apparatus 300. [

For example, the vehicle 100 can be switched from the manual mode to the autonomous mode or switched from the autonomous mode to the manual mode based on the running condition information generated by the object detection device 300. [

For example, the vehicle 100 can be switched from the manual mode to the autonomous mode or switched from the autonomous mode to the manual mode based on the running condition information received via the communication device 400. [

The vehicle 100 can be switched from the manual mode to the autonomous mode based on information, data and signals provided from the external device, or can be switched from the autonomous mode to the manual mode.

When the vehicle 100 is operated in the self-running mode, the autonomous vehicle 100 can be operated on the basis of the running system 700. [

For example, the autonomous vehicle 100 may be operated based on information, data or signals generated in the traveling system 710, the outgoing system 740, and the parking system 750. [

When the vehicle 100 is operated in the manual mode, the autonomous vehicle 100 can receive a user input for driving through the driving operation device 500. [ Based on the user input received through the driving operation device 500, the vehicle 100 can be operated.

The overall length means the length from the front portion to the rear portion of the vehicle 100 and the width is the width of the vehicle 100 and the height means the length from the bottom of the wheel to the roof. In the following description, it is assumed that the total length direction L is a direction in which the full length direction of the vehicle 100 is measured, the full width direction W is a reference for the full width measurement of the vehicle 100, Which is a reference for the measurement of the height of the object 100.

7, the vehicle 100 includes a user interface device 200, an object detection device 300, a communication device 400, a driving operation device 500, a vehicle driving device 600, A navigation system 770, a sensing unit 120, an interface unit 130, a memory 140, a control unit 170, and a power supply unit 190.

According to the embodiment, the vehicle 100 may further include other components than the components described herein, or may not include some of the components described.

The user interface device 200 is a device for communicating between the vehicle 100 and a user. The user interface device 200 may receive user input and provide information generated by the vehicle 100 to the user. The vehicle 100 can implement UI (User Interfaces) or UX (User Experience) through the user interface device 200. [

The user interface device 200 may include an input unit 210, an internal camera 220, a biological sensing unit 230, an output unit 250, and a processor 270.

According to the embodiment, the user interface device 200 may further include other components than the components described, or may not include some of the components described.

The input unit 200 is for receiving information from the user. The data collected by the input unit 120 may be analyzed by the processor 270 and processed by a user's control command.

The input unit 200 can be disposed inside the vehicle. For example, the input unit 200 may include one area of a steering wheel, one area of an instrument panel, one area of a seat, one area of each pillar, one area of the head console, one area of the door, one area of the center console, one area of the head lining, one area of the sun visor, one area of the windshield, One area or the like.

The input unit 200 may include an audio input unit 211, a gesture input unit 212, a touch input unit 213, and a mechanical input unit 214.

The voice input unit 211 can switch the voice input of the user into an electrical signal. The converted electrical signal may be provided to the processor 270 or the control unit 170.

The voice input unit 211 may include one or more microphones.

The gesture input unit 212 can switch the user's gesture input to an electrical signal. The converted electrical signal may be provided to the processor 270 or the control unit 170.

The gesture input unit 212 may include at least one of an infrared sensor and an image sensor for detecting a user's gesture input.

According to an embodiment, the gesture input 212 may sense a user's three-dimensional gesture input. To this end, the gesture input unit 212 may include an optical output unit for outputting a plurality of infrared rays or a plurality of image sensors.

The gesture input unit 212 can sense a user's three-dimensional gesture input through a time of flight (TOF) method, a structured light method, or a disparity method.

The touch input unit 213 can switch the touch input of the user into an electrical signal. The converted electrical signal may be provided to the processor 270 or the controller 170.

The touch input unit 213 may include a touch sensor for sensing a touch input of a user.

According to the embodiment, the touch input unit 213 is integrated with the display unit 251, thereby realizing a touch screen. Such a touch screen may provide an input interface and an output interface between the vehicle 100 and a user.

The mechanical input unit 214 may include at least one of a button, a dome switch, a jog wheel, and a jog switch. The electrical signal generated by the mechanical input 214 may be provided to the processor 270 or the controller 170.

The mechanical input unit 214 may be disposed on a steering wheel, a centepascia, a center console, a cockpit module, a door, or the like.

The internal camera 220 can acquire the in-vehicle image. The processor 270 can sense the state of the user based on the in-vehicle image. The processor 270 can obtain the user's gaze information from the in-vehicle image. The processor 270 may sense the user's gesture in the in-vehicle video.

The biometric sensor 230 can acquire biometric information of the user. The biometric sensor 230 includes a sensor capable of acquiring biometric information of a user, and can acquire fingerprint information, heartbeat information, etc. of a user using a sensor. Biometric information can be used for user authentication.

The output unit 250 is for generating an output related to a visual, auditory or tactile sense or the like.

The output unit 250 may include at least one of a display unit 251, an acoustic output unit 252, and a haptic output unit 253.

The display unit 251 may display graphic objects corresponding to various information.

The display unit 251 may be a liquid crystal display (LCD), a thin film transistor-liquid crystal display (TFT LCD), an organic light-emitting diode (OLED) display, a 3D display, and an e-ink display.

The display unit 251 may have a mutual layer structure with the touch input unit 213 or may be integrally formed to realize a touch screen.

The display unit 251 may be implemented as a Head Up Display (HUD). When the display unit 251 is implemented as an HUD, the display unit 251 may include a projection module to output information through an image projected on a windshield or a window.

The display unit 251 may include a transparent display. The transparent display may be attached to the windshield or window.

The transparent display can display a predetermined screen while having a predetermined transparency. Transparent displays can be made of transparent TFEL (Thin Film Elecroluminescent), transparent OLED (Organic Light-Emitting Diode), transparent LCD (Liquid Crystal Display), transmissive transparent display, transparent LED (Light Emitting Diode) Or the like. The transparency of the transparent display can be adjusted.

Meanwhile, the user interface device 200 may include a plurality of display units 251a to 251g.

The display unit 251 includes one area of the steering wheel, one area of the inspiration panel 521a, 251b and 251e, one area of the seat 251d, one area of each filler 251f, 251g), one area of the center console, one area of the head lining, one area of the sun visor, one area 251c of the windshield, and one area 251h of the window.

The audio output unit 252 converts an electric signal provided from the processor 270 or the control unit 170 into an audio signal and outputs the audio signal. To this end, the sound output section 252 may include one or more speakers.

The haptic output unit 253 generates a tactile output. For example, the haptic output section 253 may operate to vibrate the steering wheel, the seat belt, the seat 110FL, 110FR, 110RL, and 110RR so that the user can recognize the output.

The processor 270 may control the overall operation of each unit of the user interface device 200.

In accordance with an embodiment, the user interface device 200 may include a plurality of processors 270, or may not include a processor 270. [

If the user interface device 200 does not include the processor 270, the user interface device 200 may be operated under the control of the processor or the control unit 170 of another apparatus in the vehicle 100. [

On the other hand, the user interface device 200 may be referred to as a vehicle display device.

The user interface device 200 may be operated under the control of the control unit 170.

The object detecting apparatus 300 is an apparatus for detecting an object located outside the vehicle 100. [

The object may be various objects related to the operation of the vehicle 100.

5 to 6, an object O is a vehicle that is a vehicle that has a lane OB10, another vehicle OB11, a pedestrian OB12, a two-wheeled vehicle OB13, traffic signals OB14 and OB15, Speed bumps, terrain, animals, and the like.

The lane OB10 may be a driving lane, a side lane of the driving lane, or a lane on which the opposed vehicle runs. The lane OB10 may be a concept including left and right lines Line forming a lane.

The other vehicle OB11 may be a vehicle running in the vicinity of the vehicle 100. [ The other vehicle may be a vehicle located within a predetermined distance from the vehicle 100. For example, the other vehicle OB11 may be a vehicle preceding or following the vehicle 100. [

The pedestrian OB12 may be a person located in the vicinity of the vehicle 100. [ The pedestrian OB12 may be a person located within a predetermined distance from the vehicle 100. [ For example, the pedestrian OB12 may be a person who is located on the delivery or driveway.

The two-wheeled vehicle OB12 may mean a vehicle located around the vehicle 100 and moving using two wheels. The two-wheeled vehicle OB12 may be a rider having two wheels located within a predetermined distance from the vehicle 100. [ For example, the two-wheeled vehicle OB13 may be a motorcycle or a bicycle located on a sidewalk or a motorway.

The traffic signal may include a traffic light (OB15), a traffic sign (OB14), a pattern drawn on the road surface, or text.

The light may be light generated from lamps provided in other vehicles. Light can be light generated from a street light. Light can be solar light.

The road may include a slope such as a road surface, a curve, an uphill, a downhill, and the like.

The structure may be an object located around the road and fixed to the ground. For example, the structure may include street lamps, street lamps, buildings, electric poles, traffic lights, and bridges.

The terrain may include mountains, hills, and the like.

On the other hand, an object can be classified into a moving object and a fixed object. For example, the moving object may be a concept including an other vehicle, a pedestrian. For example, the fixed object may be a concept including a traffic signal, a road, and a structure.

The object detection apparatus 300 may include a camera 310, a radar 320, a LR 330, an ultrasonic sensor 340, an infrared sensor 350, and a processor 370.

According to the embodiment, the object detecting apparatus 300 may further include other elements other than the described elements, or may not include some of the described elements.

The camera 310 may be located at an appropriate location outside the vehicle to obtain the vehicle exterior image. The camera 310 may be a mono camera, a stereo camera 310a, an AVM (Around View Monitoring) camera 310b, or a 360 degree camera.

For example, the camera 310 may be disposed in the interior of the vehicle, close to the front windshield, to acquire an image of the front of the vehicle. Alternatively, the camera 310 may be disposed around a front bumper or radiator grill.

For example, the camera 310 can be disposed in the interior of the vehicle, close to the rear glass, to acquire images of the rear of the vehicle. Alternatively, the camera 310 may be disposed around a rear bumper, trunk, or tailgate.

For example, the camera 310 may be disposed close to at least one of the side windows in the interior of the vehicle to obtain the image of the side of the vehicle. Alternatively, the camera 310 may be disposed around a side mirror, fender, or door.

The camera 310 may provide the acquired image to the processor 370.

The radar 320 may include an electromagnetic wave transmitting unit and a receiving unit. The radar 320 may be implemented by a pulse radar system or a continuous wave radar system in terms of the radio wave emission principle. The radar 320 may be implemented by a Frequency Modulated Continuous Wave (FMCW) scheme or a Frequency Shift Keying (FSK) scheme according to a signal waveform in a continuous wave radar scheme.

The radar 320 detects an object based on a time-of-flight (TOF) method or a phase-shift method through electromagnetic waves, and detects the position of the detected object, the distance to the detected object, Can be detected.

The radar 320 may be disposed at a suitable location outside the vehicle to sense objects located at the front, rear, or side of the vehicle.

The ladder 330 may include a laser transmitting unit and a receiving unit. The LIDAR 330 may be implemented in a time of flight (TOF) scheme or a phase-shift scheme.

The lidar 330 may be implemented as a drive or an unshifted drive.

When implemented in a driving manner, the LIDAR 330 is rotated by a motor and can detect an object in the vicinity of the vehicle 100. [

In the case of non-driven implementation, the LIDAR 330 can detect an object located within a predetermined range with respect to the vehicle 100 by optical steering. The vehicle 100 may include a plurality of non-driven RRs 330. [

The lidar 330 detects an object based on a laser light medium, a time of flight (TOF) method, or a phase-shift method, and detects the position of the detected object, The relative speed can be detected.

The lidar 330 may be disposed at an appropriate location outside the vehicle to sense objects located at the front, rear, or side of the vehicle.

The ultrasonic sensor 340 may include an ultrasonic transmitter and a receiver. The ultrasonic sensor 340 can detect the object based on the ultrasonic wave, and can detect the position of the detected object, the distance to the detected object, and the relative speed.

The ultrasonic sensor 340 may be disposed at an appropriate position outside the vehicle for sensing an object located at the front, rear, or side of the vehicle.

The infrared sensor 350 may include an infrared ray transmitter and a receiver. The infrared sensor 340 can detect the object based on the infrared light, and can detect the position of the detected object, the distance to the detected object, and the relative speed.

The infrared sensor 350 may be disposed at an appropriate position outside the vehicle for sensing an object located at the front, rear, or side of the vehicle.

The processor 370 can control the overall operation of each unit of the object detecting apparatus 300. [

The processor 370 can detect and track the object based on the acquired image. The processor 370 can perform operations such as calculating a distance to an object, calculating a relative speed with respect to the object, and the like through an image processing algorithm.

The processor 370 can detect and track the object based on the reflected electromagnetic waves that are reflected from the object by the transmitted electromagnetic waves. The processor 370 can perform operations such as calculating a distance to an object and calculating a relative speed with respect to the object based on electromagnetic waves.

The processor 370 can detect and track the object based on the reflected laser light reflected back from the object by the transmitted laser. Based on the laser light, the processor 370 can perform operations such as calculating the distance to the object and calculating the relative speed with respect to the object.

The processor 370 can detect and track the object on the basis of the reflected ultrasonic waves reflected by the object and transmitted back. The processor 370 can perform operations such as calculating the distance to the object and calculating the relative speed with respect to the object based on the ultrasonic waves.

The processor 370 can detect and track the object based on the reflected infrared light that the transmitted infrared light reflects back to the object. The processor 370 can perform operations such as calculating the distance to the object and calculating the relative speed with respect to the object based on the infrared light.

According to the embodiment, the object detecting apparatus 300 may include a plurality of processors 370 or may not include the processor 370. [ For example, each of the camera 310, the radar 320, the RI 330, the ultrasonic sensor 340, and the infrared sensor 350 may individually include a processor.

The object detecting apparatus 300 can be operated under the control of the processor of the apparatus in the vehicle 100 or the controller 170 when the object detecting apparatus 300 does not include the processor 370. [

The object detecting apparatus 400 can be operated under the control of the control unit 170. [

The communication device 400 is a device for performing communication with an external device. Here, the external device may be another vehicle, a mobile terminal, or a server.

The communication device 400 may include at least one of a transmission antenna, a reception antenna, an RF (Radio Frequency) circuit capable of implementing various communication protocols, and an RF device to perform communication.

The communication device 400 may include a local communication unit 410, a location information unit 420, a V2X communication unit 430, an optical communication unit 440, a broadcast transmission / reception unit 450, and a processor 470.

According to the embodiment, the communication device 400 may further include other components than the components described, or may not include some of the components described.

The short-range communication unit 410 is a unit for short-range communication. The short-range communication unit 410 may be a wireless communication unit such as Bluetooth ™, Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), Infrared Data Association (IrDA), Ultra Wideband (UWB), ZigBee, Near Field Communication (NFC) -Fidelity), Wi-Fi Direct, and Wireless USB (Wireless Universal Serial Bus) technology.

The short-range communication unit 410 may form short-range wireless communication networks to perform short-range communication between the vehicle 100 and at least one external device.

The position information section 420 is a unit for acquiring the position information of the vehicle 100. [ For example, the location information unit 420 may include a Global Positioning System (GPS) module or a Differential Global Positioning System (DGPS) module.

The V2X communication unit 430 is a unit for performing wireless communication with a server (V2I: Vehicle to Infra), another vehicle (V2V: Vehicle to Vehicle), or a pedestrian (V2P: Vehicle to Pedestrian). The V2X communication unit 430 may include an RF circuit capable of implementing communication with the infrastructure (V2I), inter-vehicle communication (V2V), and communication with the pedestrian (V2P) protocol.

The optical communication unit 440 is a unit for performing communication with an external device via light. The optical communication unit 440 may include a light emitting unit that converts an electric signal into an optical signal and transmits it to the outside, and a light receiving unit that converts the received optical signal into an electric signal.

According to the embodiment, the light emitting portion may be formed so as to be integrated with the lamp included in the vehicle 100. [

The broadcast transmission / reception unit 450 is a unit for receiving a broadcast signal from an external broadcast management server through a broadcast channel or transmitting a broadcast signal to a broadcast management server. The broadcast channel may include a satellite channel and a terrestrial channel. The broadcast signal may include a TV broadcast signal, a radio broadcast signal, and a data broadcast signal.

The processor 470 can control the overall operation of each unit of the communication device 400.

In accordance with an embodiment, the communication device 400 may include a plurality of processors 470 or may not include a processor 470. [

When the processor 400 is not included in the communication device 400, the communication device 400 can be operated under the control of the processor or the control unit 170 of another apparatus in the vehicle 100. [

On the other hand, the communication device 400 can implement the vehicle display device together with the user interface device 200. [ In this case, the vehicle display device can be named as a telematics device or an AVN (Audio Video Navigation) device.

The communication device 400 may be operated under the control of the control unit 170. [

The driving operation device 500 is a device for receiving a user input for operation.

In the manual mode, the vehicle 100 can be operated on the basis of the signal provided by the driving operation device 500.

The driving operation device 500 may include a steering input device 510, an acceleration input device 530, and a brake input device 570.

The steering input device 510 may receive a forward direction input of the vehicle 100 from a user. The steering input device 510 is preferably formed in a wheel shape so that steering input is possible by rotation. According to an embodiment, the steering input device may be formed as a touch screen, a touch pad, or a button.

The acceleration input device 530 may receive an input for acceleration of the vehicle 100 from a user. The brake input device 570 can receive an input for deceleration of the vehicle 100 from the user. The acceleration input device 530 and the brake input device 570 are preferably formed in a pedal shape. According to an embodiment, the acceleration input device or the brake input device may be formed as a touch screen, a touch pad, or a button.

The driving operation device 500 can be operated under the control of the control unit 170. [

The vehicle driving device 600 is an apparatus for electrically controlling the driving of various devices in the vehicle 100. [

The vehicle driving apparatus 600 includes a power train driving unit 610, a chassis driving unit 620, a door / window driving unit 630, a safety driving unit 640, a lamp driving unit 650 and an air conditioning driving unit 660 .

According to the embodiment, the vehicle drive system 600 may further include other elements other than the described elements, or may not include some of the elements described.

On the other hand, the vehicle drive apparatus 600 may include a processor. Each unit of the vehicle drive apparatus 600 may individually include a processor.

The power train driving unit 610 can control the operation of the power train apparatus.

The power train driving unit 610 may include a power source driving unit 611 and a transmission driving unit 612.

The power source drive unit 611 can perform control on the power source of the vehicle 100. [

For example, when the fossil fuel-based engine is a power source, the power source drive unit 610 can perform electronic control of the engine. Thus, the output torque of the engine and the like can be controlled. The power source drive unit 611 can adjust the engine output torque under the control of the control unit 170. [

For example, when the electric energy based motor is a power source, the power source driving unit 610 can perform control on the motor. The power source drive unit 610 can adjust the rotation speed, torque, and the like of the motor under the control of the control unit 170. [

The transmission drive unit 612 can perform control on the transmission.

The transmission drive unit 612 can adjust the state of the transmission. The transmission drive unit 612 can adjust the state of the transmission to forward (D), reverse (R), neutral (N), or parking (P).

On the other hand, when the engine is a power source, the transmission drive unit 612 can adjust the gear engagement state in the forward (D) state.

The chassis driving unit 620 can control the operation of the chassis apparatus.

The chassis driving unit 620 may include a steering driving unit 621, a brake driving unit 622, and a suspension driving unit 623.

The steering driver 621 may perform electronic control of the steering apparatus in the vehicle 100. [ The steering driver 621 can change the traveling direction of the vehicle.

The brake driver 622 can perform electronic control of the brake apparatus in the vehicle 100. [ For example, it is possible to reduce the speed of the vehicle 100 by controlling the operation of the brakes disposed on the wheels.

On the other hand, the brake driver 622 can individually control each of the plurality of brakes. The brake driving unit 622 can control the braking forces applied to the plurality of wheels to be different from each other.

The suspension driving unit 623 can perform electronic control on a suspension apparatus in the vehicle 100. [ For example, when there is a curvature on the road surface, the suspension driving unit 623 can control the suspension device so as to reduce the vibration of the vehicle 100. [

On the other hand, the suspension driving unit 623 can individually control each of the plurality of suspensions.

The door / window driving unit 630 may perform electronic control of a door apparatus or a window apparatus in the vehicle 100.

The door / window driving unit 630 may include a door driving unit 631 and a window driving unit 632.

The door driving unit 631 can control the door device. The door driving unit 631 can control the opening and closing of a plurality of doors included in the vehicle 100. [ The door driving unit 631 can control the opening or closing of a trunk or a tail gate. The door driving unit 631 can control the opening or closing of the sunroof.

The window driving unit 632 may perform an electronic control on a window apparatus. It is possible to control the opening or closing of the plurality of windows included in the vehicle 100. [

The safety device driving unit 640 can perform electronic control of various safety apparatuses in the vehicle 100. [

The safety device driving unit 640 may include an airbag driving unit 641, a seat belt driving unit 642, and a pedestrian protection device driving unit 643. [

The airbag driver 641 may perform electronic control of the airbag apparatus in the vehicle 100. [ For example, the airbag driver 641 can control the deployment of the airbag when a danger is detected.

The seat belt driving portion 642 can perform electronic control on the seat belt appartus in the vehicle 100. [ For example, the seat belt driving portion 642 can control the passenger to be fixed to the seats 110FL, 110FR, 110RL, and 110RR using the seat belt when a danger is detected.

The pedestrian protection device driving section 643 can perform electronic control on the hood lift and the pedestrian airbag. For example, the pedestrian protection device driving section 643 can control the hood lift-up and the pedestrian airbag deployment when a collision with a pedestrian is detected.

The lamp driving unit 650 can perform electronic control of various lamp apparatuses in the vehicle 100. [

The air conditioning driving unit 660 can perform electronic control on the air conditioner in the vehicle 100. [ For example, when the temperature inside the vehicle is high, the air conditioning driving unit 660 can control the air conditioner to operate so that the cool air is supplied to the inside of the vehicle.

The vehicle drive apparatus 600 may include a processor. Each unit of the vehicle drive apparatus 600 may individually include a processor.

The vehicle drive apparatus 600 can be operated under the control of the control section 170. [

The operating system 700 is a system for controlling various operations of the vehicle 100. [ The travel system 700 can be operated in the autonomous mode.

The travel system 700 may include a travel system 710, an outbound system 740, and a parking system 750.

According to the embodiment, the travel system 700 may further include other components than the components described, or may not include some of the components described.

On the other hand, the travel system 700 may include a processor. Each unit of the travel system 700 may each include a processor individually.

Meanwhile, according to the embodiment, when the driving system 700 is implemented in software, it may be a sub-concept of the control unit 170.

According to the embodiment, the operating system 700 includes at least one of the user interface device 200, the object detecting device 300, the communication device 400, the vehicle driving device 600, and the control unit 170 It can be a concept that includes.

The traveling system 710 can perform traveling of the vehicle 100. [

The navigation system 710 can receive navigation information from the navigation system 770 and provide a control signal to the vehicle drive system 600 to perform the travel of the vehicle 100. [

The traveling system 710 can receive the object information from the object detecting apparatus 300 and provide the vehicle driving apparatus 600 with a control signal to perform the traveling of the vehicle 100. [

The traveling system 710 can receive the signal from the external device through the communication device 400 and provide a control signal to the vehicle driving device 600 to perform the traveling of the vehicle 100. [

The departure system 740 can perform the departure of the vehicle 100.

The outpost system 740 can receive navigation information from the navigation system 770 and provide control signals to the vehicle driving apparatus 600 to perform the departure of the vehicle 100. [

The departure system 740 can receive object information from the object detecting apparatus 300 and provide a control signal to the vehicle driving apparatus 600 to carry out the departure of the vehicle 100. [

The departure system 740 can receive a signal from the external device via the communication device 400 and provide a control signal to the vehicle driving device 600 to perform the departure of the vehicle 100. [

The parking system 750 can perform parking of the vehicle 100. [

The parking system 750 may receive navigation information from the navigation system 770 and provide a control signal to the vehicle driving device 600 to perform parking of the vehicle 100. [

The parking system 750 is capable of performing parking of the vehicle 100 by receiving object information from the object detecting apparatus 300 and providing a control signal to the vehicle driving apparatus 600. [

The parking system 750 can receive the signal from the external device via the communication device 400 and provide a control signal to the vehicle driving device 600 to perform parking of the vehicle 100. [

The navigation system 770 may provide navigation information. The navigation information may include at least one of map information, set destination information, route information according to the destination setting, information about various objects on the route, lane information, and current location information of the vehicle.

The navigation system 770 may include a memory, a processor. The memory can store navigation information. The processor may control the operation of the navigation system 770.

According to an embodiment, the navigation system 770 can receive information from an external device via the communication device 400 and update the stored information.

According to an embodiment, the navigation system 770 may be classified as a subcomponent of the user interface device 200.

The sensing unit 120 can sense the state of the vehicle. The sensing unit 120 may include a sensor such as a yaw sensor, a roll sensor, a pitch sensor, a collision sensor, a wheel sensor, a velocity sensor, A sensor, a weight sensor, a heading sensor, a yaw sensor, a gyro sensor, a position module, a vehicle forward / backward sensor, a battery sensor, A vehicle interior temperature sensor, an internal humidity sensor, an ultrasonic sensor, an illuminance sensor, an accelerator pedal position sensor, a brake pedal position sensor, and the like.

The sensing unit 120 is configured to generate the sensing information based on the vehicle attitude information, the vehicle collision information, the vehicle direction information, the vehicle position information (GPS information), the vehicle angle information, the vehicle speed information, Obtain a sensing signal for information, fuel information, tire information, vehicle lamp information, vehicle interior temperature information, vehicle interior humidity information, steering wheel rotation angle, vehicle exterior illumination, pressure applied to the accelerator pedal, pressure applied to the brake pedal, can do.

The sensing unit 120 may further include an accelerator pedal sensor, a pressure sensor, an engine speed sensor, an air flow sensor AFS, an intake air temperature sensor ATS, a water temperature sensor WTS, (TPS), a TDC sensor, a crank angle sensor (CAS), and the like.

The interface unit 130 may serve as a pathway to various kinds of external devices connected to the vehicle 100. For example, the interface unit 130 may include a port that can be connected to the mobile terminal, and may be connected to the mobile terminal through the port. In this case, the interface unit 130 can exchange data with the mobile terminal.

Meanwhile, the interface unit 130 may serve as a channel for supplying electrical energy to the connected mobile terminal. When the mobile terminal is electrically connected to the interface unit 130, the interface unit 130 may provide the mobile terminal with electric energy supplied from the power supply unit 190 under the control of the controller 170.

The memory 140 is electrically connected to the control unit 170. The memory 140 may store basic data for the unit, control data for controlling the operation of the unit, and input / output data. The memory 140 may be, in hardware, various storage devices such as ROM, RAM, EPROM, flash drive, hard drive, and the like. The memory 140 may store various data for operation of the vehicle 100, such as a program for processing or controlling the controller 170. [

According to the embodiment, the memory 140 may be formed integrally with the controller 170 or may be implemented as a subcomponent of the controller 170. [

The control unit 170 can control the overall operation of each unit in the vehicle 100. [ The control unit 170 may be referred to as an ECU (Electronic Control Unit).

The power supply unit 190 can supply power necessary for the operation of each component under the control of the control unit 170. Particularly, the power supply unit 190 can receive power from a battery or the like inside the vehicle.

One or more processors and controls 170 included in vehicle 100 may be implemented as application specific integrated circuits (ASICs), digital signal processors (DSPs), digital signal processing devices (DSPDs), programmable logic devices (PLDs) field programmable gate arrays, processors, controllers, micro-controllers, microprocessors, and other electrical units for performing other functions.

The vehicle 100 related to the present invention can operate in either a manual driving mode or an autonomous driving mode. That is, the running mode of the vehicle 100 may include a manual running mode and an autonomous running mode.

The manual driving mode may mean a mode in which the vehicle travels by the driving operation of the driver. For example, in the manual driving mode, the steering of the vehicle is changed by the operation of the driver's steering wheel, and the speed of the vehicle can be varied by the operation of the brake pedal and the accelerator pedal.

The autonomous running mode (or the automatic running mode) may mean a mode in which the vehicle runs on its own based on a predetermined algorithm, regardless of the driver's driving operation. For example, the autonomous mode may be a mode in which the vehicle can travel on its own at least a part of a predetermined section or a section to a destination set by the user.

In the autonomous running mode, for example, even when there is a driver's driving operation, the vehicle can be driven according to a predetermined algorithm so as to perform autonomous driving without changing the steering or the speed of the vehicle.

Since the manual driving mode and the autonomous driving mode belong to the known technical field, a more detailed description will be omitted.

Hereinafter, a user input (knock sensor or vibration sensor) detected through a knock sensor or a vibration sensor mounted on a vehicle or a mobile terminal, so as to promptly check whether the overall function of the vehicle, Information, knock code, vibration information, etc.), and a method of controlling the vehicle. For example, the driver has a desire to easily know whether the overall function of the vehicle or the failure of an accessory or the like. That is, the vehicle control apparatus and method according to embodiments of the present invention can be applied to a head lamp (headlight, fog lamp, etc.), a tail lamp (an emergency light, a turn signal lamp, , Rear spoiler, etc., can be easily and quickly informed to the driver whether the malfunction can not be recognized by the driver.

8 is a diagram showing a configuration of a vehicle control device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The vehicle control device 800 is capable of controlling at least one of the components described in Fig. The present invention is not limited to this, and the vehicle control apparatus 800 may be configured separately from the control section 170. [ When the vehicle control apparatus 800 is implemented as an independent component from the control section 170, the vehicle control apparatus 800 may be provided in a part of the vehicle 100. [

Hereinafter, for convenience of explanation, the vehicle control apparatus 800 will be described as being a separate structure independent of the control section 170. [ The function (operation) and the control method for describing the vehicle control apparatus 800 in this specification can be performed by the control section 170 of the vehicle. That is, all the contents described in connection with the vehicle control apparatus 800 can be applied to the controller 170 in the same or similar analogy.

In addition, the vehicle control device 800 described in this specification may include the components described in Fig. 7 and a part of various components provided in the vehicle. In this specification, for convenience of explanation, the constituent elements described in FIG. 7 and the various constituent elements provided in the vehicle will be described with different names and reference numerals.

8, a vehicle control device (or vehicle control system) 800 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes:

Detects knock information, establishes wireless connection with the vehicle based on connection information (for example, identification information and / or user information) for connecting to the vehicle, and transmits knock information and current position information to the wirelessly connected vehicle A mobile terminal (remote start smart key) 820;

A communication unit 802 for receiving current position and knock information of the mobile terminal;

And a control unit 801 for controlling the vehicle based on the knock information received through the communication unit and the current position of the mobile terminal (remote start smart key) so that the diagnosis of the vehicle can be quickly performed.

The mobile terminal 820 may be a smart key that locks or unlocks a door provided in the vehicle 100.

The vehicle control apparatus 800 can transmit and receive a control signal with the smart key.

At least one of the smart key 820 and the vehicle control device 800 may include a user input (for example, knock information, braking information, touch information, etc.) satisfying predetermined conditions in the smart key 820 (E.g., a headlight) associated with the position of the smart key among the components (e.g., a headlight, a tail lamp, a door, etc.) The type of component controlled by the at least one may vary depending on the location of the smart key.

For example, at least one of the smart key 820 and the vehicle control device 800 changes the control target (constituent element) in accordance with the change of the position of the smart key.

The control unit 801 generates a control command for driving a component associated with the position of the smart key 820 in response to a user input satisfying the preset condition and transmits the control command to the smart key 820 To the driving unit for driving the component associated with the position of the driving unit.

If at least one of the smart key 820 and the vehicle control device 800 is operated when a user input satisfying the predetermined condition is applied to a component provided in the vehicle by a user having the smart key 820, One performs control associated with the component in response to a user input applied to the component.

For example, when the current position corresponding to the received current position information is the first position of the vehicle and the knock information is the information received together with the current position, the control unit 801 controls the first component The first component of the vehicle associated with the first location is operated so that the fault diagnosis of the vehicle is quickly performed.

The control unit 801 may control the position of the mobile terminal (remote start smart key) in proximity to the current position of the mobile terminal (remote start smart key) among a plurality of components (e.g., a head lamp, a tail lamp, a tire, a bonnet, a trunk, Remote start smart key) < RTI ID = 0.0 > 820 < / RTI >

The components included in the vehicle may include at least one of a first head lamp, a second head lamp, a first tail lamp, a second tail lamp, and first to fourth wheels disposed at different positions of the vehicle .

The user input may be knock information, vibration information, touch information, or the like, and may detect the user input using an acceleration sensor, a vibration sensor, a pressure sensor, a touch sense, or the like.

The control unit 801 receives sensing information from a sensor that is provided in the vehicle and senses the movement of the vehicle, and based on the sensing information, a user input satisfying the predetermined condition among the components provided in the vehicle Select the applied component, and perform control associated with the selected component.

The mobile terminal (remote start smart key) 820 is wirelessly connected to the vehicle 100 based on connection information (for example, identification information and / or user information) for connecting to the vehicle 100, Generates a door open signal for opening the door of the vehicle based on the input, and transmits the door open signal to the vehicle 100. The control unit 801 opens the door of the vehicle 100 based on the door open signal.

The mobile terminal (remote start smart key) 820 is wirelessly connected to the vehicle 100 based on connection information (for example, identification information and / or user information) for connecting to the vehicle 100, It may generate a start turn-on signal for turning on the start of the vehicle based on the input, and may transmit the start turn-on signal to the vehicle. The control unit 801 turns on the start of the vehicle based on the startup turn-on signal.

9 is a flowchart illustrating a vehicle control method according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The mobile terminal (remote start smart key) 820 detects the knock information and the current position of the mobile terminal (remote start smart key) 820 and transmits the detected knock information and the current position to the communication unit 802. [ To the vehicle 100 (S11).

The mobile terminal (remote start smart key) 820 may further include a sensor (not shown) for detecting knock information that occurs when the user has knocked the mobile terminal (remote start smart key) 820 . The sensor for detecting the knock information may be a knock sensor or a vibration sensor for sensing a knock (vibration, shock).

The mobile terminal (remote start smart key) 820 may further include a position detector (not shown) for detecting a current position (current position information). For example, when the user (driver) has the mobile terminal (remote start smart key) 820, the position generator of the mobile terminal (remote start smart key) 820 detects the current position information in real time And transmits the current position information to the vehicle 100.

The control unit 801 receives knock information and current position information of the mobile terminal (remote start smart key) 820 through the communication unit 802 (S12), knocks information, and transmits the knock information and the mobile terminal (remote start smart key) And controls the vehicle based on current position information of the vehicle (S13). For example, the control unit 801 determines that the current position received through the communication unit 802 is the first position of the vehicle (for example, in front of the headlight of the vehicle), and the knock information received via the communication unit 802 (E.g., a headlight of a vehicle) when it is information for operating a first element associated with the first position (e.g., a headlight of the vehicle) (For example, 3 to 5 seconds) or a preset number of times (for example, 3 to 5 times).

The first component of the vehicle associated with the first position may be any one of a head lamp, a fog lamp, an emergency lamp, a tail lamp, and the like of the vehicle 100.

The control unit 801 may detect the strength of the local communication with the mobile terminal (remote start smart key) 820 and may detect the current position of the mobile terminal (remote starting smart key) 820 based on the local communication strength .

The control unit 801 may change the operating state of the component (e.g., the head lamp) according to the number of times the mobile terminal (remote start smart key) 820 is hit, the intensity of tapping, the number of times of shaking, and the intensity of shaking. For example, the controller 801 may increase or decrease the brightness of the headlamp according to the number of times the mobile terminal (remote start smart key) 820 is hit, the intensity of the tap, the number of shaking times, and the intensity of the shaking.

The user input satisfying the predetermined condition may include taps for tapping the smart key 820 a plurality of times or gestures for shaking the smart key 820 a plurality of times. The control unit 801 changes the active state of the component associated with the position of the smart key according to the characteristics of the taps or gestures.

For example, if the number of times the mobile terminal (remote start smart key) 820 is knocked is larger than the reference value or the intensity of the mobile terminal (remote start smart key) 820 is higher than the reference, If the brightness is higher than the reference and the number of times the mobile terminal (remote start smart key) 820 is hit is less than the reference or the intensity of tapping the mobile terminal (remote start smart key) 820 is lower than the reference, To the reference.

The control unit 801 determines that the brightness of the headlamp is lower than the reference level if the number of times the mobile terminal (remote start smart key) 820 is shaken is greater than the reference or the intensity of shaking the mobile terminal (remote start smart key) And if the intensity of shaking the mobile terminal (remote start smart key) 820 is lower than the reference level or the intensity of shaking the mobile terminal (remote start smart key) 820 is lower than the reference level, .

The control unit 801 controls the power supply unit (not shown) of the vehicle such that power is limitedly supplied to a component (e.g., a headlight, a tail lamp, etc.) associated with the position of the smart key 820, Power supply unit) 190 may be controlled.

10 is an exemplary view illustrating a method of controlling a vehicle based on knock information and a current position according to an embodiment of the present invention.

10, the control unit 801 determines that the current position received through the communication unit 802 is in front of the headlight of the vehicle, which is the first position of the vehicle, and the knock information detected by the mobile terminal 820, When the headlight 10-1 of the vehicle is the information for operating the headlight 10-1 of the vehicle associated with the first position (in front of the headlight of the vehicle) 5 seconds) or a preset number of times (for example, 3 to 5 times). At this time, the driver holding the mobile terminal 820 can easily and conveniently check whether the headlight 10-1 of the vehicle is faulty or not by confirming the turning-on or turning-off state of the headlight 10-1 of the vehicle Can be confirmed.

11 is an exemplary diagram illustrating another method of controlling a vehicle based on knock information and current position according to an embodiment of the present invention.

11, the control unit 801 determines whether the current position received through the communication unit 802 is behind the tail lamp (emergency light, turn signal lamp, back light, etc.) of the vehicle at the second position of the vehicle , When the knock information detected by the mobile terminal 820 is information for operating the tail lamp 11-1 of the vehicle associated with the second position (behind the tail lamp of the vehicle), the tail lamp 11 -1) for a predetermined time (for example, 3 to 5 seconds) or a preset number of times (for example, 3 to 5 times). At this time, the driver holding the mobile terminal 820 can easily and conveniently check whether the tail lamp 11-1 of the vehicle is faulty or not by confirming the turn-on or turn-off state of the tail lamp 11-1 of the vehicle Can be confirmed.

12 is a diagram illustrating an exemplary method of providing vehicle information based on the knock information and the current position according to an embodiment of the present invention.

12, the mobile terminal 820 detects the knock information and the current position, transmits the detected knock information and the current position to the vehicle 100 through the communication unit 802, The information 12-1 on the light 10-1 or the tail lamp may be automatically displayed on the display unit 821 of the mobile terminal 820. [

The headlight 10-1 or the tail lamp information 12-1 of the vehicle includes detailed check information such as a head lamp, an emergency light, a brake light, etc., a maintenance history of the vehicle lamp, a lamp type, can do. For example, the mobile terminal 820 may transmit knock information requesting operation of a component (e.g., a headlight) of the vehicle and a current location (for example, in front of the headlights) The detailed information 12-1 of the headlight 10-1 of the vehicle may be automatically displayed on the display unit 821 of the mobile terminal 820 after the message is transmitted to the mobile terminal 100. [ The mobile terminal 820 also transmits knock information and a current position (e.g., behind the tail lamp) requesting to operate a component of the vehicle (e.g., a tail lamp) to the vehicle 100 The detailed information 12-1 of the tail lamp 11-1 of the vehicle may be automatically displayed on the display unit 821 of the mobile terminal 820. [

The mobile terminal (smart key) 820 displays the information related to the component associated with the position of the mobile terminal (smart key) 820 in response to a user input satisfying the predetermined condition, .

13 is a diagram illustrating a method of providing information on a vehicle component based on knock information and a current position according to an embodiment of the present invention.

13, the control unit 801 determines that the current position received through the communication unit 802 is in front of the tire (e.g., the right rear wheel) 13-1 of the vehicle at the third position of the vehicle, When the knock information detected by the terminal 820 is information requesting the detailed information 13-2 about the tire of the vehicle associated with the third position (before the tire of the vehicle), detailed information about the tire of the vehicle 13-1 from the memory 140 and displays the detailed information 13-1 on the display unit 821 of the mobile terminal 820. [

Figure 14 is an exemplary diagram illustrating another method of providing information about components of a vehicle based on knock information and current position in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.

14, the control unit 801 determines whether the current position received through the communication unit 802 is in front of the bonnet (engine) 14-1 of the vehicle, which is the fourth position of the vehicle, From the memory 140, detailed information about the engine of the vehicle when the knocking information detected by the knocking information detecting means is information requesting detailed information on the engine of the vehicle associated with the fourth position (before the bonnet (engine) of the vehicle) , And displays the detailed information on the display unit 821 of the mobile terminal 820.

For example, the control unit 801 determines that the current position received via the communication unit 802 is in front of the bonnet (engine) 14-1 of the vehicle, which is the fourth position of the vehicle, When the information is information for requesting detailed information on the engine of the vehicle associated with the fourth position (in front of the bonnet (engine) of the vehicle), it is determined whether or not the cooling water replacement and replacement timing of the vehicle, Whether or not to replace the power steering oil, whether or not to replace the power steering oil, whether or not to replace the washer fluid, and the replacement timing are detected from the memory 140, And displays it on the display unit 821 of the mobile terminal 820.

15 is an exemplary diagram illustrating another method of providing information about components of a vehicle based on knock information and current position in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.

15, the control unit 801 determines whether or not the current position of the mobile terminal 820 received through the communication unit 802 is a tire position of the vehicle (for example, the right front wheel) 15 (For example, when the driver presses the tires 2 to 3 (for example, when the driver presses the tires) by the knock sensor (or vibration sensor) mounted on the tire of the vehicle (for example, the front right wheel) (For example, right front wheel) 15-1 from the memory 140 and detects the detailed information from the mobile terminal 820 On the display unit 821 of the display unit 821. [

The knock sensor (or vibration sensor) may be mounted on a head lamp, a tail lamp, a bonnet, a trunk or the like, as well as a tire of a vehicle.

For example, the control unit 801 determines that the current position of the mobile terminal 820 received through the communication unit 802 is in front of the headlights of the vehicle, and that the knock sensor (or vibration sensor) (For example, knocking information generated when the driver knocks the headlight 2 to 3 times), it not only operates the headlights of the vehicle but also outputs detailed information on the headlights of the vehicle from the memory 140 And display the detailed information on the display unit 821 of the mobile terminal 820. [

The control unit 801 controls the knob sensor 801 so that the current position of the mobile terminal 820 received through the communication unit 802 is behind the tail lamp of the vehicle and is knocked by the knock sensor (or vibration sensor) The knock information generated when the driver knocks the tail lamp 2 to 3 times) is detected, detailed information on the dail lamp of the vehicle is detected from the memory 140 as well as the tail lamp of the vehicle is detected, The detailed information may be displayed on the display unit 821 of the mobile terminal 820. [

That is, the control unit 801 receives the detected knock information from a detection unit (knock sensor) that is mounted on a component of the vehicle and detects knock information applied to the component, 802, and provides detailed information on the component to the mobile terminal 820. The mobile terminal 820 receives the current location information of the mobile terminal 820,

16 is an exemplary diagram illustrating another method for controlling a vehicle based on knock information and current position according to an embodiment of the present invention.

16, the control unit 801 determines that the current position of the mobile terminal 820 received through the communication unit 802 is in front of the right front door 16-1 of the vehicle, and the right front door 16 -1), knock information (for example, knock information generated when the driver knocks the right front door of the vehicle two or three times) is detected by the knock sensor (or vibration sensor) mounted on the right side of the vehicle Open the front door.

The control unit 801 determines that the current position of the mobile terminal 820 received through the communication unit 802 is in front of the window 16-2 of the right front door of the vehicle and in the window 16-2 of the right front door of the vehicle When the knock information (for example, knock information generated when the driver knocks the window 16-2 of the right front door of the vehicle 2 to 3 times) by the mounted knock sensor (or vibration sensor) is detected The window (16-2) of the right front door of the vehicle is opened. On the other hand, when the window 16-2 of the right front door of the vehicle is open, the controller 801 controls the knock sensor (or vibration sensor) mounted on the window of the right front door 16-2 of the vehicle, (For example, knocking information generated when the driver knocks the window 16-2 of the right front door of the vehicle 2 to 3 times by hand) is detected again, the front right door 16-2 of the vehicle Close the window.

The control unit 801 determines that the current position of the mobile terminal 820 received through the communication unit 802 is behind the trunk 16-3 of the vehicle and the knock sensor mounted on the trunk 16-3 of the vehicle (For example, knocking information generated when the driver knocks the trunk 16-3 of the vehicle 2 to 3 times by hand) is detected by the driver (not shown) of the vehicle, the trunk 16-3 of the vehicle is opened. On the other hand, when the trunk 16-3 of the vehicle is open, the control unit 801 controls the knock information (for example, the driver's knob) by the knock sensor (or vibration sensor) mounted on the trunk 16-3 of the vehicle The knock information generated when the trunk 16-3 of the vehicle is knocked 2 or 3 times) is detected again, the trunk 16-3 of the vehicle is closed.

On the other hand, the control unit 9801 detects the current position of the driver through a plurality of cameras mounted in different directions of the vehicle, detects the knock information from the plurality of sensors mounted on each component of the vehicle, And to control the first component when the first knocked information is information for operating the first component associated with the current position.

For example, when the driver's face of the vehicle 100 is detected by the front camera, the control unit 801 determines the driver's current position to be ahead of the vehicle, and at this time, The headlight may be operated when the knocking information is detected or received from the mobile terminal.

When the driver's face of the vehicle 100 is detected by the rear camera, the control unit 801 determines the current position of the driver as the rear of the vehicle. At this time, knock information for operating the tail lamp located at the front of the vehicle 100 The tail lamp may be operated when it is detected or received from the mobile terminal.

When the driver's face of the vehicle 100 is detected by the side camera of the vehicle, the controller 801 determines the current position of the driver as the left direction (or the right direction) of the vehicle. At this time, When the knock information for opening the left door is detected or received from the mobile terminal, the left door may be opened.

That is, the control unit 801 detects the current position of the driver through the camera mounted in different directions of the vehicle, and detects the current position of the vehicle (for example, in front of the headlights of the vehicle) (E.g., a headlight of a vehicle) is detected, the component (e.g., a headlight of the vehicle) is turned on. At this time, the driver can quickly and conveniently confirm that the left headlight is turned on only in the left and right headlights, and the right headlight is broken when the right headlight is in the turn-off state.

17 to 18 are exemplary diagrams illustrating another method of controlling a vehicle based on knock information and current position according to an embodiment of the present invention.

17 to 18, the mobile terminal (remote start smart key) 820 detects the knock information and the current position of the mobile terminal (remote start smart key) 820, And transmits the information and the current position to the vehicle 100 via the communication unit 802. [

The remote start smart key 820 may be configured to display not only the knock information and the current position information of the mobile terminal (remote start smart key) 820 but also the knock information and the current position information of the mobile terminal (remote start smart key) 820 To the vehicle 100 via the communication unit 802, the user touch drag information 17-2 applied to the touch screen (touch screen)

The user touch drag information 17-2 may include at least one of a user touch drag direction, a user touch drag speed, and a user touch drag length.

The control unit 801 controls the knock information and the first component of the vehicle (e.g., the trunk of the vehicle) associated with the current position of the mobile terminal 820 according to the drag information 17-2.

For example, the control unit 801 determines that the current position of the mobile terminal 820 received through the communication unit 802 is behind the trunk 17-1 of the vehicle, and the knock information detected by the mobile terminal 820, When the user touch drag direction is the direction for opening the trunk 17-1 of the vehicle when the user touch drag speed is higher than the reference value and when the trunk 17-1 of the vehicle is the information for operating the trunk 17-1 of the vehicle, ) At a high speed.

The control unit 801 determines that the current position of the mobile terminal 820 received through the communication unit 802 is behind the trunk 17-1 of the vehicle and the knock information detected by the mobile terminal 820 corresponds to the trunk 17 -1, the user's touch drag direction is a direction for opening the trunk 17-1 of the vehicle, and when the user's touch drag speed is slower than the reference value, the trunk 17-1 of the vehicle is slowly opened .

The control unit 801 determines that the current position of the mobile terminal 820 received through the communication unit 802 is behind the trunk 17-1 of the vehicle and the knock information detected by the mobile terminal 820 corresponds to the trunk 17 -1, the user's touch drag direction is a direction for opening the trunk 17-1 of the vehicle, and when the user's touch drag length is equal to or less than the reference value, the trunk 17-1 of the vehicle is less than the reference value Open.

The control unit 801 determines that the current position of the mobile terminal 820 received through the communication unit 802 is behind the trunk 17-1 of the vehicle and the knock information detected by the mobile terminal 820 corresponds to the trunk 17 -1, the user's touch drag direction is a direction for opening the trunk 17-1 of the vehicle, and when the user's touch drag length exceeds the reference value, the trunk 17-1 of the vehicle is moved to the maximum Open.

For example, the control unit 801 determines that the current position of the mobile terminal 820 received through the communication unit 802 is behind the trunk 17-1 of the vehicle, and the knock information detected by the mobile terminal 820, When the user touch drag direction 18-1 is the direction for closing the trunk 17-1 of the vehicle when the user's touch drag speed is higher than the reference value when the trunk 17-1 of the trunk 17-1 is the information for operating the trunk 17-1 of the trunk 17-1 of the vehicle, (17-1) at a high speed.

The control unit 801 determines that the current position of the mobile terminal 820 received through the communication unit 802 is behind the trunk 17-1 of the vehicle and the knock information detected by the mobile terminal 820 corresponds to the trunk 17 -1, the user touch drag direction is a direction for closing the trunk 17-1 of the vehicle, and the trunk 17-1 of the vehicle is slowly closed when the user touch drag speed is slower than the reference value.

The control unit 801 determines that the current position of the mobile terminal 820 received through the communication unit 802 is behind the trunk 17-1 of the vehicle and the knock information detected by the mobile terminal 820 corresponds to the trunk 17 -1, the user's touch drag direction is a direction for closing the trunk 17-1 of the vehicle and the trunk 17-1 of the vehicle is closed by the reference value or less when the user's touch drag length is less than the reference value .

The control unit 801 determines that the current position of the mobile terminal 820 received through the communication unit 802 is behind the trunk 17-1 of the vehicle and the knock information detected by the mobile terminal 820 corresponds to the trunk 17 -1), the user's touch drag direction is a direction for closing the trunk 17-1 of the vehicle, and when the user's touch drag length exceeds the reference value, the trunk 17-1 of the vehicle is locked lock.

As described above, the vehicle control apparatus and the method thereof according to the embodiments of the present invention can detect the knock information (knock sensor) detected through a knock sensor or a vibration sensor mounted on a vehicle or a mobile terminal (Knock code), it is possible to promptly check whether the overall function of the vehicle, the accessories, and the like are faulty or not. For example, the present invention can be applied to a vehicle such as a head lamp (headlight, fog lamp, etc.) of a vehicle, a tail lamp (an emergency light, a turn signal lamp, a back light etc.), a rear spoiler, It is possible to easily and quickly notify the driver whether or not a failure has occurred in an accessory which can not easily recognize the failure.

A vehicle control apparatus and a method thereof according to embodiments of the present invention can be applied to a vehicle control apparatus and a vehicle control apparatus that are capable of detecting a knock sensor or a vibration sensor mounted on a vehicle or a mobile terminal, By providing information on the components, detailed information such as the overall function of the vehicle or accessories can be quickly notified to the driver.

The effects of 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 description of the claims.

The vehicle control apparatus 800 described above may be included in the vehicle 100. [

The operation or control method of the vehicle control device 800 described above can be applied to the operation or the control method of the vehicle 100 (or the control unit 170) in a similar or analogous manner.

Further, all of the functions, configurations, or control methods performed by the vehicle control device 800 described above can be performed by the control unit 170 provided in the vehicle 100. [ That is, all of the control methods described in this specification may be applied to a control method of a vehicle or a control method of a control apparatus.

The present invention described above can be embodied as computer-readable codes on a medium on which a program is recorded. The computer readable medium includes all kinds of recording devices in which data that can be read by a computer system is stored. Examples of the computer readable medium include a hard disk drive (HDD), a solid state disk (SSD), a silicon disk drive (SDD), a ROM, a RAM, a CD-ROM, a magnetic tape, a floppy disk, , And may also be implemented in the form of a carrier wave (e.g., transmission over the Internet). In addition, the computer may include a processor or a control unit. 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.

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A smart key for locking or unlocking a door provided in the vehicle; And
And a vehicle control device for transmitting and receiving a control signal to and from the smart key,
Wherein at least one of the smart key and the vehicle control device comprises:
Wherein the controller performs control related to a component associated with the position of the smart key among the components provided in the vehicle when a user input satisfying a predetermined condition is received in the smart key,
Wherein the type of component controlled by the at least one is dependent on the location of the smart key. The method according to claim 1,
The smart key comprises:
And controls the display to display information related to the component associated with the location of the smart key in response to a user input meeting the predetermined condition. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the vehicle control device comprises:
And generates a control command for driving a component associated with a position of the smart key in response to a user input satisfying the predetermined condition. The method of claim 3,
Wherein the user input satisfying the predetermined condition includes taps for tapping the smart key a plurality of times or gestures for swinging the smart key a plurality of times,
Wherein the vehicle control device comprises:
Change the active state of the component associated with the location of the smart key according to the characteristics of the taps or gestures. The method of claim 3,
Wherein the vehicle control device comprises:
Controls the power source of the vehicle so that power is limitedly supplied to a component associated with the position of the smart key when the vehicle is turned off. The method according to claim 1,
The components included in the vehicle include at least one of a first head lamp, a second head lamp, a first tail lamp, a second tail lamp, and first to fourth wheels disposed at different positions of the vehicle . The method according to claim 1,
Wherein when at least one of the smart key and the vehicle control device has a user input satisfying the predetermined condition is applied to a component provided in the vehicle by a user having the smart key, And performs control associated with said component in response to said input. 8. The method of claim 7,
Wherein the vehicle control device comprises:
A sensing unit configured to receive sensing information from a sensor that is provided in the vehicle and sense a movement of the vehicle (an external force applied to the vehicle), and receives, based on the sensed information, And selects the component to which the input has been applied. A communication unit for receiving current location information of the mobile terminal;
A detector mounted on a component of the vehicle and detecting a user input applied to the component;
And a controller for controlling the operation of the component based on the current position information received through the communication unit and the detected knock information. A plurality of cameras mounted in different directions of the vehicle;
A plurality of sensors mounted on a plurality of components of the vehicle and detecting user information applied to each of the plurality of components;
Detecting a current position of the driver through the plurality of cameras, and when the first user information detected by the first sensor among the plurality of sensors is information for operating a first component associated with the current position, And a control unit for controlling the component. A mobile terminal for detecting a knock, transmitting current position information to the vehicle and knock information corresponding to the knock;
A communication unit mounted on the vehicle, for receiving current position information of the mobile terminal and the knock information;
And a control unit mounted on the vehicle and controlling the vehicle based on the knock information and the current position information received through the communication unit. 12. The mobile terminal of claim 11,
A sensor for detecting the knocking information generated when the mobile terminal is tapped;
And a position detector for detecting the current position information. 12. The apparatus according to claim 11,
A first component of the vehicle associated with a first position of the vehicle when the current position corresponding to the received current position information is a first position of the vehicle and the knock information is information received with the current position, The vehicle control apparatus comprising: 12. The apparatus according to claim 11,
When the current position corresponding to the received current position information is the first position of the vehicle and the received knock information is information for operating the first component of the vehicle associated with the first position, Lt; RTI ID = 0.0 > 1 < / RTI > component. 14. The apparatus of claim 13,
And the first component of the vehicle is operated by a preset time or a preset number of times. 14. The vehicle of claim 13, wherein the first component of the vehicle associated with the first location comprises:
And a head lamp of the vehicle, and a tail lamp of the vehicle. 14. The mobile terminal of claim 13,
Further comprising a display,
And displays information on the first component on the display after transmitting current position information and knock information to the vehicle. 12. The mobile terminal of claim 11,
And transmits the knock information and the current position information together with the touch drag information to be applied to the display of the mobile terminal to the vehicle. 19. The apparatus of claim 18,
And controls the first component of the vehicle associated with the knock information and the current position according to the touch drag information. 19. The method of claim 18,
A touch drag direction, a touch drag speed, and a touch drag length.

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