TWI519765B - Data collection device of vehicle - Google Patents

Description

Data collection device for transportation vehicles

The present invention relates to a data collection device for a transportation vehicle, and more particularly to a data collection device having a recording unit for a transportation vehicle, wherein the recording unit collects driving data of the transportation vehicle and records the collected data. Travel data to a driving data recording medium.

Heretofore, a data collecting device (hereinafter, referred to as a digital tachograph) for a transportation tool is provided in a transportation vehicle to allow a user to obtain driving data of a transportation vehicle (for example, a car), wherein The data collecting device collects information such as the speed of the vehicle, the rotational speed, information about a working condition (for example, loading work or unloading work), and records them in a CF card (see JP-A-11-86061). The management company analyzes the driving data recorded in the CF card to perform driving management or safety management.

As shown in FIG. 4, the digital driving recorder 100 has a digital driving recorder body 101 and a portable digital keypad 102 provided in a manner separate from the digital driving recorder body 101. The digital drive recorder body 101 is coupled to a travel sensor or a rotary sensor (not shown). With respect to the speed of the vehicle or the speed of rotation, the digital drive recorder body 101 automatically collects the data from the travel sensor or the rotary sensor and records them into the CF card. On the other hand, regarding the information about the working condition, the operator inputs the information by using the portable digital keypad 102 coupled to the digital driving recorder body 101 via a wired or wireless communication link. And record the information to the CF card.

As described above, since the information about the working condition is collected by using the portable numeric keypad 102 in the associated digital driving recorder 100, the following problem arises: the portable digital keypad 102 It is necessary and it causes an increase in cost. In addition, the operator is required to input information about the working condition by using the portable numeric keypad 102. Such an operation may require time and labor, and may cause the operator to forget the input operation.

It is an object of the present invention to provide a data collection device for a transportation vehicle that automatically collects information about a work condition and eliminates the need to input information about the work condition via the portable digital keypad. And thus saving the labor and time required for the operator to enter information about the work condition.

In order to achieve the above object, according to the present invention, a data collecting apparatus is provided, comprising: a recording unit that collects driving data of a transportation vehicle and records the collected driving data to a driving data recording medium; a position detecting unit, Detecting the location of the transport; and determining a unit that determines whether the transport is located in a recording medium at a work location based on the location of the transport detected by the location detection unit A predetermined area in which the working position is centered, wherein when the determining unit determines that the transportation means is located in the predetermined area, the recording unit records information about a working condition to the driving material recording medium.

Preferably, the work location recording medium and the travel data recording medium are the same medium.

Preferably, the data collection device further includes: a vehicle stop detecting unit that detects the stop of the vehicle, wherein the vehicle stop detecting unit determines that the vehicle is located in the predetermined area at the determining unit When it is detected that the transportation vehicle is stopped, the recording unit records information about the working condition to the driving data recording medium.

Here, it is more preferable that the recording unit records the stop time of the transportation vehicle in addition to recording information on the work status to the travel data recording medium.

Preferably, when the vehicle stop detecting unit detects that the vehicle stops when the determining unit determines that the vehicle is not located in the predetermined area, the recording unit records information about the rest condition to the driving In the data recording medium.

According to the above configuration, a determining unit determines whether the vehicle is located at the predetermined area centered on the working position recorded in the working position recording medium, based on the position of the transportation vehicle detected by the position detecting unit. in. When the determining unit determines that the transportation vehicle is located in the predetermined area, the recording unit records information about the working condition to the driving material recording medium. With this configuration, information about the working condition can be automatically collected, the need to input information about the working condition via a portable numeric keypad, and the labor and time for inputting information about the working condition by the operator can be saved.

According to the above configuration, when the vehicle stop detecting unit detects that the vehicle stops when the determining unit determines that the vehicle is located in the predetermined area, the recording unit records information about the working condition to the driving In the data recording medium. With this configuration, information about the job status can be accurately recorded.

According to the above configuration, when the vehicle stop detecting unit detects that the vehicle stops when the determining unit determines that the vehicle is not located in the predetermined area, the recording unit records information about the rest condition to the driving In the data recording medium. With this configuration, information about the rest condition can be automatically collected, the need to enter information about the rest condition via the portable numeric keypad, and the labor and time required to input information about the rest condition by the operator can be saved. .

A preferred embodiment of a digital driving recorder as a data collecting device for a transportation vehicle of one of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. As shown in FIG. 1, a digital driving recorder 1 includes a CPU 2, a speed interface (hereinafter, the interface is called I/F) 3, an engine rotation speed I/F 4, a GPS I/F 5, a switch I/F 6, a parking brake I/F 7, a CF card I/F 8 for a CF card 16 (as a work position recording medium and a travel data recording medium), a reader-write The inverter (hereinafter referred to as R/W) 9 and a power source 10.

The CPU 2 includes a ROM and a RAM, and performs overall control of the digital driving recorder 1 according to a control program recorded in advance in the ROM, and according to the speed I/F 3 from the engine, the engine rotational speed I/ The signals received by F 4 and the GPS I/F 5 collect the driving data of a transportation vehicle and the processing of recording the driving data to the CF card 16.

A travel sensor 11 is coupled to the speed I/F 3, wherein the travel sensor 11 outputs a travel pulse each time the vehicle travels a unit distance. The travel sensor 11 outputs the travel pulse to the CPU 2 via the speed I/F 3. A rotational speed sensor 12 is coupled to the engine rotational speed I/F 4, wherein the rotational speed sensor 12 is configured to detect the rotational speed of the vehicle of the vehicle. The rotational speed sensor 12 outputs the detected rotational speed of the engine of the vehicle to the CPU 2 via the engine rotational speed I/F 4 .

A GPS antenna 13 is connected to the GPS I/F 5, wherein the GPS antenna 13 receives GPS signals and clock time information supplied from a plurality of GPS satellites constituting a GPS (Global Positioning System). The GPS antenna 13 outputs the GPS signals and clock time information to the CPU 2 via the GPS I/F 5. A switch 14 is connected to the switch I/F 6, wherein the switch 14 serves as an operating unit by which the driver performs a delivery operation and a binning operation. The open state or the closed state of the switch 14 is supplied to the CPU 2 via the switch I/F 6.

The parking brake I/F 7 is connected to a parking brake switch 15, wherein when the parking brake is locked, the parking brake switch 15 is in an open state or when the stop brake is not locked, the parking brake switch 15 is in a closed state . The open state or the closed state of the parking brake switch 15 is supplied to the CPU 2 via the parking brake I/F 7. The RW 9 is connected to the CF card I/F 8, wherein the CF card is detachably mounted to the RW 9. The RW 9 records the travel data to the CF card 16 or reads the information recorded in the CF card 16 under the control of the CPU 2.

The power source 10 is connected to a battery or an ignition switch of the vehicle, wherein the digital driving recorder 1 is mounted on the vehicle. The power source 10 supplies power to the digital driving recorder 1, grounds the circuit of the digital driving recorder 1, and cooperates with the operation of the ignition switch to output an open state or a closed state of the ignition switch to the CPU 2.

Next, the operation of the digital driving recorder 1 having the above configuration will be described with reference to Figs. First, the driver can receive the CF card 16 from a management company before driving the vehicle. The longitude and latitude information of a loading position and an unloading position (working position) for identifying the transportation tool and the loading and/or unloading work on the day of the day are recorded in the CF card 16 by the computer of the management company. . The driver can install the RW 9, which has received the CF card 16 to the digital driving recorder 1, and then the driver can turn on the ignition switch of the vehicle.

In response to the opening of the ignition switch, power is supplied to the CPU 2 and the CPU 2 to start the routine shown in FIG. First, the CPU 2 determines whether a delivery procedure has been completed (step S1). When the delivery procedure has not been completed (N in step S1), the CPU 2 waits for a delivery procedure to be executed by the switch 14 (Y in step S2). After the completion of the delivery procedure (step S3), the CPU proceeds to step S4.

In the delivery procedure, the CPU 2 reads, for example, the material for identifying the vehicle, the latitude and longitude information of the loading and unloading position, etc., to record them into the RAM, or by using the RW 9 To record the delivery information to the CF card. In contrast to the above, when the delivery procedure has been executed (Y in step S1), the CPU 2 proceeds to step S4 without executing the delivery procedure.

Thereafter, the CPU 2 functions as the recording unit to collect the driving data of the transportation vehicle according to the signal received from the driving sensor 11 or the rotational speed sensor 12 and perform a recording of the data to the CF card. Recording procedure of 16 (step S4). In particular, the CPU 2 periodically collects one of the vehicle speeds and a travel distance obtained from the travel pulse received from the travel sensor 11 and the rotational speed of the engine detected by the rotational speed sensor 12 as The driving data is recorded to the CF card 16.

Next, the CPU 2 functions as a position detecting unit for capturing the GPS signal received by the GPS antenna 13 and obtaining the current position of the vehicle (step S5). The CPU 2 acts as the determining unit to determine whether the current position of the vehicle is in a predetermined area centered on the loading or unloading position stored in the CF card 16 (for example, within a few meters radius) ( Step S6). When the result of the determination determines that the vehicle is located in the predetermined area (Y in step S6), the CPU 2 acts as the vehicle stop detecting unit to determine whether the parking brake switch 15 is in the open state ( Step S7).

When the parking brake switch 15 is in the open state (Y in step S7), the CPU 2 determines that the vehicle C1 is stopped at the predetermined area A as shown in Fig. 3 for operation. Then, the CPU 2 functions as the recording unit to record information on the work status as the travel data to the CF card 16 (step S8), and then, proceeds to step S11. At this time, the stop time of the vehicle obtained from the GPS I/F 5 or the speed I/F 3 can be recorded into the CF card 16 together with information on the work condition. Conversely to the above, when the parking brake switch 15 is in the closed state (N in step S7), the CPU 2 determines that the vehicle is in the predetermined area A, but does not stop, so that the work has not been completed, and Next, the CPU 2 immediately proceeds to step S11.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the vehicle is not located in the predetermined area (N in step S6), the CPU 2 acts as the vehicle stop detecting unit to determine whether the parking brake switch 15 is in the open state. . When the parking brake switch 15 is in the open state (Y in step S9), the CPU 2 determines that the vehicle is stopped outside the predetermined area A in order to rest as shown in FIG. Then, the CPU 2 functions as the recording unit to record information on the rest condition as the travel information to the CF card 16 (step S10), and then, proceeds to step S11. Contrary to the above. When the parking brake switch 15 is in the closed state (N in step S9), the CPU 2 determines that the work or rest is not performed because the vehicle is outside the predetermined area A and is not stopped, and then, The CPU 2 immediately proceeds to step S11.

In step S11, the CPU 2 determines whether or not the warehousing operation is carried out by the operation of the switch 14 (step S11). When the warehousing operation (N in step S11) is not performed, the CPU 2 determines that the vehicle is in the running state, and then, the CPU 2 proceeds to step 4 again. Conversely to the above, when the warehousing operation (Y in step S11) is carried out, the CPU 2 executes a warehousing program for writing the warehousing data into the CF card 16 (step S12), and then, the CPU 2 Complete the program.

According to the above-described digital driving recorder 1, the CPU 2 determines whether the transportation vehicle is located at the loading or unloading position recorded by the CF card 16 based on the position of the transportation vehicle detected by the GPS signal received from the GPS antenna 13. The central area of the predetermined area, and the CPU 2 records information about the working condition to the CF card 16 based on the determination that the transportation vehicle is located in the predetermined area. With this configuration, information about the working condition can be automatically collected, the need to input information about the working condition via a portable numeric keypad, and thus the labor and information input by the operator regarding the working condition can be saved. time.

According to the above-described digital driving recorder 1, when the parking brake switch 15 is in the open state and the vehicle is detected to be stopped under the condition that the vehicle is located in the predetermined area, the CPU 2 records the working condition. Information is sent to the CF card 16. With this configuration, information about the job status can be accurately recorded.

According to the above-described digital driving recorder 1, when the parking brake switch 15 is in the open state and the vehicle is detected to be stopped in the condition that the vehicle is not located in the predetermined area, the CPU 2 records the rest. Information on the working condition is sent to the CF card 16. With this configuration, information about the rest condition can be automatically collected, the need to enter information about the rest condition via a portable numeric keypad, and thus the labor and information input by the operator regarding the rest condition can be saved. time.

In the above specific example, when the parking brake is locked and the parking brake switch 15 is in the open state, the vehicle is detected to be stopped. However, the invention is not limited thereto. A structure can be provided - when, for example, detecting that the door is open or closed or the ignition is turned off, it detects that the vehicle has stopped.

In this specific example, although the vehicle speed, the rotation speed, and the travel distance are collected as the travel data, the present invention is not limited thereto. Information about the travel of the vehicle (for example, the number of trips) may be given as the travel data.

Further, in this specific example, although the delivery procedure or the warehousing procedure is executed corresponding to the delivery operation or the warehousing operation of the switch 14, the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, a delivery procedure or warehousing procedure can be performed in accordance with wireless communication with a roadside device disposed at the exit or entrance of the parking lot of the management company.

Furthermore, this specific example is merely a representative example of the present invention and the present invention is not limited thereto. That is, the specific examples can be modified in various ways without departing from the scope or spirit of the claims.

The present application is based on Japanese Patent Application No. 2009-287070, filed on Dec.

1. . . Digital driving recorder

2. . . CPU

3. . . Speed interface (I/F)

4. . . Engine rotation speed I/F

5. . . GPS I/F

6. . . Switch I/F

7. . . Parking brake I/F

8. . . CF card I/F

9. . . Reader-writer

10. . . power supply

11. . . Driving sensor

12. . . Rotation speed sensor

13. . . GPS antenna

14. . . switch

15. . . Parking brake switch

16. . . CF card

100. . . Digital driving recorder

101. . . Digital driving recorder body

102. . . Portable digital keypad

A. . . Scheduled area

C1. . . Transportation

C2. . . Transportation

The above objects and advantages of the present invention will become more apparent from the detailed description of the preferred embodiments.

1 is a block diagram showing a digital driving recorder as a data collecting device for a transportation vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention;

2 is a flow chart showing the processing sequence of a CPU in the digital action recorder shown in FIG. 1;

Figure 3 is an explanatory view showing the operation of the digital action recorder shown in Figure 1;

4 is a schematic diagram showing a conventional art digital driving recorder.

1. . . Digital driving recorder

2. . . CPU

3. . . Speed interface (I/F)

4. . . Engine rotation speed I/F

5. . . GPS I/F

6. . . Switch I/F

7. . . Parking brake I/F

8. . . CF card I/F

9. . . Reader-writer

10. . . power supply

11. . . Driving sensor

12. . . Rotation speed sensor

13. . . GPS antenna

14. . . switch

15. . . Parking brake switch

16. . . CF card

Claims (1)

A data collecting device for a transportation vehicle, comprising: a recording unit, wherein the recording unit collects driving data of the transportation vehicle, and records the collected driving data into a driving data recording medium, and the data collecting device of the transportation tool The method further includes: a working position recording medium in which a working position necessary for performing work is pre-recorded; a position detecting unit that detects a position of the transportation tool; and a determining unit that detects the position according to the position Determining, by the unit, the location of the transportation device to determine whether the transportation device is located in a predetermined area centered on the working position recorded in the working position recording medium; and the vehicle stop detecting unit detecting Stopping the above-mentioned transportation means; and the recording unit determines that the vehicle exists in the predetermined area according to the determining unit, and detects that the vehicle is stopped when the vehicle stops detecting unit , the information on the work status is taken as the above driving data. Recording to the above-mentioned driving data recording medium, and determining that the vehicle does not exist in the predetermined area according to the determining unit, and detecting that the vehicle is stopped by the vehicle stopping detecting unit, Then, the information of the rest state is recorded as the above-mentioned driving data on the above-mentioned driving data recording medium.