TWI767038B - Operating device, external terminal device, setting method, and communication method - Google Patents

Abstract

[Problem] A component and its operating device are made to perform wireless communication by one communication mode preset among a plurality of communication modes with different power consumption. [Technical content] An operating device (10) for operating a component (CO) mounted on a human-powered vehicle (A) is provided with a plurality of second modes including a first mode and a power consumption different from the first mode A communication unit (14) for wirelessly communicating with a component (CO) in a communication mode, and a control unit (12) for controlling the communication unit (14) by communicating in a communication mode set among a plurality of communication modes.

Description

Operating device, external terminal device, setting method, and communication method

The present invention relates to an operation device, an external terminal device, a setting method and a communication method.

An operating device for operating a component mounted on a human-powered vehicle is known. For example, Patent Document 1 describes an electric transmission including an operation device and a transmission operated by the operation of the operation device. [Prior Art Documents] [Patent Documents]

[Patent Document 1] US Patent Application Publication No. 2014/0102237

[Problems to be Solved by the Invention]

When the operating device operates the components through wireless communication, the communication quality and the power consumption are well balanced according to the usage of the human-powered vehicle and the surrounding communication environment.

One of the objects of the present invention is to provide an operation device, an external terminal device, and a setting device for wireless communication between a component and its operation device by using a preset communication mode among a plurality of communication modes with different power consumption. method and method of communication. [means to solve the problem]

An operating device according to a first aspect of the present invention is an operating device for operating a component mounted on a human-powered vehicle, and is provided with: A communication unit that communicates wirelessly with the components in a plurality of communication modes, and a control unit that communicates with the communication mode set in the plurality of communication modes and controls the communication unit.

According to the operation device of the first aspect, in the wireless communication between the components and the operation device, one communication mode can be set from a plurality of communication modes. Thereby, wireless communication can be performed between the components and their operating devices by using one communication mode preset among a plurality of communication modes having different power consumptions.

In the operation device according to the second aspect of the first aspect, the power consumption in the first mode is greater than the power consumption in the second mode.

According to the operation device of the second aspect, any one of the first mode and the second mode in which power consumption is reduced can be arbitrarily selected according to the usage of the human-powered vehicle, the surrounding communication environment, and the like.

In the operation device according to the third aspect of the first or second aspect, each of the plurality of communication modes has communication conditions, and the communication conditions of the first mode are different from the communication conditions of the second mode.

According to the operation device of the third aspect, according to the usage of the human-powered vehicle and the surrounding communication environment, etc., it is possible to arbitrarily select communication quality priority or power consumption reduction by setting the communication mode.

In the operation device according to the fourth aspect of the third aspect, the signal strength in the first mode is stronger than the signal strength in the second mode.

According to the operation device of the fourth aspect, the communication quality in the first mode is higher than the communication quality in the second mode. This makes it possible to arbitrarily select one of the first mode giving priority to communication quality and the second mode reducing power consumption in accordance with the use of the human-powered vehicle, the surrounding communication environment, and the like.

In the operation device according to the fifth aspect of the third aspect, the number of times of retransmission of the signal in the first mode is greater than the number of times of retransmission of the signal in the second mode.

According to the operation device of the fifth aspect, the communication quality in the first mode is higher than that in the second mode. This makes it possible to arbitrarily select one of the first mode giving priority to communication quality and the second mode reducing power consumption in accordance with the use of the human-powered vehicle, the surrounding communication environment, and the like.

In the operation device according to the sixth aspect of the third aspect, the retransmission interval of the signal in the first mode is shorter than the retransmission interval of the signal in the second mode.

According to the operation device of the sixth aspect, the communication quality in the first mode is higher than that in the second mode. This makes it possible to arbitrarily select one of the first mode giving priority to communication quality and the second mode reducing power consumption in accordance with the use of the human-powered vehicle, the surrounding communication environment, and the like.

In the operation device according to the seventh aspect of the third aspect, the communication unit is configured to communicate with the components through a plurality of channels having different frequency bands, and the number of channels in the first mode is greater than the number of channels in the first mode. There are more channels in 2 mode.

According to the operation device of the seventh aspect, the communication quality in the first mode is higher than the communication quality in the second mode. This makes it possible to arbitrarily select one of the first mode giving priority to communication quality and the second mode reducing power consumption in accordance with the use of the human-powered vehicle, the surrounding communication environment, and the like.

In the operation device according to the eighth aspect of the third aspect, further comprising a detection unit for detecting an external communication environment, and the control unit is set based on a detection result generated by the detection unit The communication conditions of the aforementioned communication modes are changed.

According to the operation device of the eighth aspect, wireless communication can be performed under better communication conditions.

In the operation device according to the ninth aspect of the third aspect, further comprising a detection unit for detecting an external communication environment, and the control unit sets the communication based on a detection result by the detection unit model.

According to the operation device of the ninth aspect, wireless communication can be performed by a better communication mode.

The external terminal device according to the tenth aspect is an external terminal device that can communicate with any one of the operation devices of the first to ninth aspects, and can set the communication mode of the operation device according to the input information.

According to the external terminal device of the tenth aspect, in the wireless communication between the component and its operating device, one communication mode can be set from a plurality of communication modes. Thereby, wireless communication can be performed between the components and their operating devices by using one communication mode preset among a plurality of communication modes having different power consumptions.

The external terminal device according to the eleventh aspect of the tenth aspect includes an input unit, and a control unit that generates setting information for setting a communication mode in response to an input to the input unit, and sends the setting information to the input unit. The transmitting part of the said operating device transmits the signal.

According to the external terminal device of the eleventh aspect, one communication mode can be set from a plurality of communication modes in the wireless communication between the component and its operating device. Thereby, wireless communication can be performed between the components and their operating devices by using one communication mode preset among a plurality of communication modes having different power consumptions.

The external terminal device according to the twelfth aspect of the tenth aspect includes a notification unit, a reception unit for receiving notification information about the set communication mode from the operation device, and The notification information received by the receiving unit is notified to the control unit by the notification unit.

According to the external terminal device of the twelfth aspect, it can be confirmed whether the communication mode set by the external terminal device is correctly set in the operation device.

In the setting method according to the thirteenth aspect, it is a setting method performed in an operation device of a component of a human-powered vehicle, and the operation device is set to include a first mode and a second mode whose power consumption is different from the first mode. One of the plural communication modes of the mode.

According to the setting method of the thirteenth aspect, in the wireless communication between the component and its operating device, one communication mode can be set from the plural communication modes. Thereby, wireless communication can be performed between the components and their operating devices by using one communication mode preset among a plurality of communication modes having different power consumptions.

In the communication method according to the 14th aspect, it is a communication method implemented in an operation device of a component of a human-powered vehicle, and the operation device is made to communicate with the communication mode set in the setting method of the thirteenth aspect. The aforementioned components communicate wirelessly.

According to the communication method of the fourteenth aspect, wireless communication can be performed between components and their operating devices by using one communication mode preset among a plurality of communication modes having different power consumptions. [Effect of invention]

According to the operation device of the present invention, it is possible to provide an operation device and an external terminal for allowing a user to set from one of a plurality of communication modes with different power consumption in wireless communication between the components of a human-powered vehicle and the operation device. An apparatus, a setting method, and a communication method.

Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. The present invention is not limited by the examples, and when the number of examples is plural, it includes a configuration in which each example is combined. For example, in the embodiment, the case where the human-powered vehicle is a bicycle has been described, but the human-driven vehicle may be another human-driven vehicle.

The human-powered vehicle A of the embodiment is a vehicle that can be driven by at least human power. The human-powered vehicle A is not limited in the number of its wheels, and includes, for example, a vehicle with one wheel and three or more wheels. The human-powered vehicle A includes, for example, various types of bicycles such as mountain bikes, road bicycles, city bicycles, cargo bicycles, hand carts, and recumbent bicycles, and electric bicycles (E-bikes). An electric bicycle is an electric-assisted bicycle that assists the propulsion of a vehicle by an electric motor. Only vehicles using motive power other than human power are not included in the human-powered vehicle A. In particular, only vehicles using an internal combustion engine as a motive power are not included in human-powered vehicles. Generally, the human-powered vehicle A is assumed to be a small and light vehicle, and a license (driver's license) is not required for driving on the road.

As shown in Fig. 1, the human-powered vehicle A is a bicycle. Specifically, the human-powered vehicle A shown in the figure is a bicycle for road use. The human-powered vehicle A includes a frame A1, a front fork A2, a front wheel WF, a rear wheel WR, a handle H, and a drive member B.

The drive member B includes a crank C, a first rotating body D1, a second rotating body D2, and a connecting member D3. The crank C includes a crank shaft C1 and a plurality of crank arms C2. The crankshaft C1 is rotatably supported by the vehicle body frame A1. The plurality of crank arms C2 are respectively fixed to both ends of the crankshaft C1 in the axial direction. The pedal PD is rotatably attached to the tip of each crank arm C2. Although the drive member B of this embodiment is a chain drive type, it can be selected from any type: a belt drive type or a shaft drive type.

The first rotating body D1 is provided on the crank C so as to rotate integrally with the crank shaft C1. The first rotating body D1 includes one or a plurality of front sprockets having different numbers of teeth. When the first rotating body D1 includes plural sprockets, the plural front sprockets are connected to each other. The second rotating body D2 is a hub HR provided on the rear wheel WR. The second rotating body D2 includes one or a plurality of rear sprockets having different numbers of teeth. The connecting member D3 includes a chain. The connecting member D3 transmits the force input to the crank C from the first rotating body D1 to the second rotating body D2. The connecting member D3 is wound around the first rotating body D1 and the second rotating body D2. The driving force applied to the pedal PD by the user riding in the human-powered vehicle A is transmitted to the rear wheels WR through the first rotating body D1, the connecting member D3, and the second rotating body D2.

As shown in FIG. 2 , the communication system 1 of the human-powered vehicle A includes a plurality of components CO, an operation device 10 , and an external terminal device 30 .

The operation device 10 is a user who operates the component CO to be mounted on the human-powered vehicle A. As shown in FIG. The user's operation is input into the operation device 10 . In the present embodiment, the operation device 10 includes, for example, a speed change/brake operation device in which a speed change operation device and a brake operation device are integrated, a suspension operation device, an adjustable cushion post operation device, a walking assistance operation device, and a lighting operation device. device, camera operation device, and notification operation device.

The plural components CO include an operated device that operates in response to an input to the operating device 10 . The plurality of components CO in this embodiment include: a transmission device T, a braking device BD, a suspension SU, an adjustable seat post ASP, a walking assist device E, a lighting device LD, a camera device ID, and a notification Device SC. The various components CO are not limited to this example. The plural components CO may include at least one component CO. The transmission device T, the braking device BD, the suspension SU, the adjustable seat post ASP, and the walking assist device E each include a movable member and an actuator that operates the movable member. The actuator, for example, includes an electric motor. The components CO are operated by, for example, electric power supplied from a battery BT mounted on the human-powered vehicle A, or electric power supplied from a dedicated power source mounted on each component CO, or the like.

The transmission device T includes an external transmission. In this embodiment, the shifting device T includes a front derailleur TF and a rear derailleur TR. The front derailleur TF is provided in the vicinity of the first rotating body D1 of the frame A1. The front sprocket on which the connecting member D3 is wound by the front derailleur TF is changed, and the gear ratio of the human-powered vehicle A is changed. The rear derailleur TR is provided at the rear end of the frame A1. The rear sprocket on which the connecting member D3 is wound by the rear derailleur TR is changed, and the gear ratio of the human-powered vehicle A is changed. In the present embodiment, the transmission device T operates in response to the operation of the transmission/brake operating device. The transmission device T may include a built-in transmission.

The braking device BD includes a braking device BD corresponding to the number of wheels. In this embodiment, the braking device BD is provided on the front wheel WF and the rear wheel WR. The two brake devices BD may have the same configuration or different configurations. The braking device BD is, for example, a rim brake device. In the present embodiment, the brake device BD operates in response to the operation of the shift/brake operating device. The brake device BD may also be a disc brake device.

The suspension SU is at least one including the front suspension and the rear suspension. In this embodiment, the suspension SU includes a front suspension. The front suspension operates to soften the impact received from the ground by the front wheel WF. The rear suspension acts to soften the impact received from the ground by the rear wheel WR. In the present embodiment, the suspension SU is actuated in response to the operation of the suspension operating device. Specifically, the operating state of the suspension SU is changed in accordance with the operation of the suspension operating device. The operating state of the suspension SU includes at least one of a displacement state, a stroke amount, a damping force, and a rebound force.

The adjustable saddle post ASP can change the height of the saddle SD relative to the frame A1. In the present embodiment, the adjustable cushion post ASP is, for example, actuated in response to the operation of the adjustable cushion post toward the operating device.

The walking assistance device E outputs an auxiliary driving force for assisting the propulsion force of the human-driven vehicle A. The walking assist device E is operated, for example, in response to the driving force applied to the pedal PD. In the present embodiment, the walking assistance device E, for example, operates in response to an operation toward the walking assistance operating device. Specifically, the operating state of the walking assistance device E is changed in response to an operation on the walking assistance operating device. The operating state of the walking assist device E is a ratio including at least the driving force applied to the pedal PD and the assisting driving force. The walking assist device E includes an actuator, that is, an electric motor and a casing. The electric motor is housed in the casing.

The lighting device LD includes, for example, a light bulb. The lighting device LD, for example, operates in response to an operation on the lighting operation device.

The camera ID includes, for example, a camera. The imaging device ID is, for example, actuated in response to an operation on the imaging operation device.

The notification device SC includes, for example, an LED (Light Emitting Diode), a speaker, a vibration device, and a cyclocomputer. The notification device SC, for example, operates in response to the operation of the notification operation device.

The operation device 10 includes a control unit 12 and a communication unit 14 . The operation device 10 further includes a detection unit 16 . The operation device 10 further includes an operation unit 18 , a power generation unit 20 , and a power storage unit 22 . The operating device 10 operates the component CO by wireless communication.

The control unit 12 includes a computer and includes an arithmetic processing device that executes a predetermined control program. The arithmetic processing device includes, for example, a CPU (Central Processing Unit, Central Processing Unit) or an MCU (Micro Controller Unit). The control unit 12 may include one or a plurality of microcomputers. The control unit 12 may include a complex number arithmetic processing device arranged away from the complex number place. The control unit 12 further includes a memory unit 12a and a rewriting unit 12b. The storage unit 12a stores various control programs, information used for various control processes, plural communication modes, communication conditions for each communication mode, and communication modes set by the external terminal device 30 . The memory unit 12a includes, for example, a nonvolatile memory and a volatile memory. The memory unit 12a includes, for example, a ROM (Read Only Memory), a RAM (Random Access Memory), a Flash Memory, and the like. The rewriting unit 12b rewrites or initializes the information stored in the memory unit 12a. The rewriting unit 12b may update and overwrite the information stored in the storage unit 12a, or may initialize the information stored in the storage unit 12a to memorize new information. Each function of the control unit 12 is realized by executing a predetermined control program by the arithmetic processing device. The control unit 12 is electrically connected to the control communication unit 14 , the detection unit 16 and the operation unit 18 , and controls the communication unit 14 , the detection unit 16 and the operation unit 18 . Specifically, the control unit 12 communicates and controls the communication unit 14 by the communication mode set among the plurality of communication modes.

The communication unit 14 wirelessly communicates with the component CO by a plurality of communication modes including a first mode and a second mode whose power consumption is different from the first mode. The communication unit 14 includes, for example, a function of sending and receiving various kinds of information. The operation device 10 may include three or more communication modes.

In the present embodiment, the power consumption in the first mode is larger than the power consumption in the second mode. The plural communication modes have their own communication conditions. The communication conditions are, for example, the signal strength, the number of signal resends, the signal resend interval, and the number of channels. The communication conditions of the first mode are different from those of the second mode. In this embodiment, the signal strength in the first mode is stronger than that in the second mode. In this embodiment, the number of resending times of the signal in the first mode is greater than the number of resending times of the signal in the second mode. The number of times the signal is resent in the first mode is, for example, 100 times, and the number of times the signal is resent in the second mode is, for example, 3 times. In this embodiment, the resending interval of the signal in the first mode is shorter than the resending interval of the signal in the second mode. The resending interval of the signal in the first mode is, for example, 3 ms, and the resending interval of the signal in the second mode is, for example, 10 ms. In the present embodiment, the communication unit 14 is configured to communicate with the component CO through a plurality of channels having different frequency bands, and the number of channels in the first mode is greater than the number of channels in the second mode. The number of channels in the first mode is, for example, three, and the number of channels in the second mode is, for example, one.

The detection unit 16 detects the external communication environment. The external communication environment changes due to, for example, the influence of obstacles, interference from other wireless devices, surrounding industrial devices, noise from electronic devices and electronic parts, and electromagnetic noise from nature. The control unit 12 executes the test communication with the component CO in the communication unit 14 under a plurality of predetermined communication conditions, for example, in a state where the operation unit 18 of the operation device 10 is not operated. The control unit 12 may determine the external communication environment by, for example, the number of signal resends until the communication succeeds in the test communication, the channel type and signal strength at that time, and the like. The control unit 12 may change the communication conditions of the set communication mode according to the detection result by the detection unit 16 . The control unit 12 may set the communication mode based on the detection result by the detection unit 16 . The control unit 12 may transmit the detection result generated by the detection unit 16 to the external terminal device 30 through the communication unit 14 . For example, the detection unit 16 may detect the external communication environment in the state in which the first mode is set, and may not detect the external communication environment in the state in which the second mode is set. The control unit 12 may, for example, execute test communication with the communication unit 14 when the first mode is set, and may not execute the test communication with the communication unit 14 when the second mode is set.

The operation unit 18 is a member that allows the user's operation to be input. The operation unit 18 is an operation lever or a button.

The power generation unit 20 generates power in response to an input to the operation unit 18 . The power generation unit 20 includes a piezoelectric element that contacts the operation unit 18 in response to an input to the operation unit 18 and generates electricity by the contact with the operation unit 18 . The element of the electric power included in the operation device 10 is operated by, for example, electric power supplied from the power generation unit 20 .

The power storage unit 22 stores the electric power generated by the power generation unit 20 . The power storage unit 22 includes, for example, a secondary battery and a capacitor. An element of the electric power included in the operation device 10 is, for example, operated by electric power supplied from the power storage unit 22 .

The external terminal device 30 can communicate with the operation device 10 . More specifically, the external terminal device 30 can perform wired communication or wireless communication with the operating device 10 . In addition, when the external terminal 30 performs wired communication with the operation device 10 , the power element included in the operation device 10 may be operated by the power supplied from the external terminal 30 . The external terminal device 30 includes at least one of a personal computer, a smart device, and a cyclocomputer. The smart device includes at least one of a wearable device such as a smart watch, a smartphone, and a tablet computer. The external terminal device 30 sets the communication mode of the operation device 10 according to the input information. The external terminal device 30 includes a control unit 32 , an input unit 34 , and a transmission unit 36 . The external terminal device 30 further includes a receiving unit 38 and a reporting unit 40 .

The control unit 32 includes a computer and includes an arithmetic processing device that executes a predetermined control program. The arithmetic processing device includes, for example, a CPU (Central Processing Unit, Central Processing Unit) or an MCU (Micro Controller Unit). The control unit 32 may include one or a plurality of microcomputers. The control unit 32 may include a complex number arithmetic processing device arranged away from the complex number place. Each function of the control unit 12 is realized by executing a predetermined control program by the arithmetic processing device. The control unit 32 is electrically connected to the input unit 34 , the transmission unit 36 , the reception unit 38 and the notification unit 40 , and controls the input unit 34 , the transmission unit 36 , the reception unit 38 and the notification unit 40 .

The input unit 34 is a member that allows the user's operation to be input. The input unit 34 is a button, a keyboard, or a liquid crystal panel. The input unit 34 inputs the communication mode and communication conditions set in the operation device 10 . The control unit 32 generates setting information for setting the communication mode in response to the input to the input unit 34 . The control unit 32 may generate communication condition information for changing the communication condition of each communication mode in response to the input to the input unit 34 .

The transmitting unit 36 transmits the setting information to the operating device 10 . The transmitting unit 36 may transmit the communication condition information to the operation device 10 .

The receiving unit 38 receives notification information about the set communication mode from the operating device 10 . The notification information includes at least the content of displaying the set communication mode. The notification information preferably includes, for example, at least one of contents displaying the channel in communication, contents displaying the detection result of the external communication environment, and contents displaying the communication conditions of the set communication mode.

The notification unit 40 includes at least one of a display unit for visually notifying notification information, a speaker for notifying notification information by sound, and a light-emitting unit for notifying notification information by light. The display unit includes, for example, a liquid crystal display unit, an organic EL (Electro Luminescence) display unit, an LED (Light Emitting Diode), and the like. The light-emitting portion includes, for example, an LED. When the notification unit 40 includes a speaker, the predetermined notification information includes at least one of a predetermined sound and a predetermined voice. When the notification unit 40 includes a light emitting device, the predetermined notification information includes at least one of a predetermined color and a predetermined light emission pattern. The control unit 32 notifies the notification unit 40 of the notification information received by the reception unit 38 .

FIG. 3 shows an example of the input unit 34 of the external terminal 30 . The input unit 34 includes a first selection unit 34a, a second selection unit 34b, and a determination unit 34c. In this example, the input unit 34 is a liquid crystal panel. The first selection unit 34a falsely selects the first mode when the user is touched. In this example, the first mode is called "normal mode". The first selection unit 34a is, for example, turned on when touched by the user to notify that it is in a false selection state. The second selection unit 34b is to falsely select the second mode when the user is touched. In this example, the second mode is called "long life mode". The second selection unit 34b is, for example, turned on when touched by the user to notify that it is in a false selection state. The determination unit 34c sets the falsely selected communication mode on the operation device 10 by being touched by the user in a state in which the first mode or the second mode is falsely selected. The input unit 34 may be a part of the display unit of the notification unit 40 . The first selection unit 34a is, for example, illuminated in red when the operation device 10 is set to the first mode, and illuminated in white when the first mode is temporarily selected. The second selection unit 34b is, for example, lit from green when the operation device 10 is set to the second mode, and lit from white when the second mode is temporarily selected. The determination unit 34c is, for example, the control unit 32 is turned on during the transmission of the communication mode falsely selected from the transmission unit 36 to the communication unit 14 of the operation device 10, and is turned off when the communication ends.

Hereinafter, the setting method performed in the operation device 10 of the component CO of the human-powered vehicle A is to display a communication mode selected from a plurality of communication modes including a first mode and a second mode whose power consumption is different from the first mode. mode, and the setting method of the operation device 10 is set. FIG. 4 is an example of a control flow generated by the control unit 32 when the communication mode is set in the external terminal 30 of the present embodiment. The control unit 32 moves to step S10 to start the process if the setting of any one of the plural communication modes is determined in the input unit 34 .

The control unit 32 transmits the setting information generated in response to the input to the input unit 34 from the transmission unit 36 to the communication unit 14 of the operation device 10 in step S10 .

In step S12, the control unit 32 determines whether the communication between the communication unit 36 and the communication unit 14 of the operation device 10 is successful. When the control unit 32 determines that the communication between the communication unit 36 and the communication unit 14 of the operation device 10 is successful in step S12, it notifies the notification unit 40 of the updated communication mode in step S14, and terminates the process. The control unit 32 terminates the process when it is determined in step S12 that the communication between the communication unit 36 and the communication unit 14 of the operation device 10 is unsuccessful.

FIG. 5 is an example of a control flow generated by the control unit 12 when the communication mode is set in the operation device 10 of the embodiment. In the control unit 12, when the communication unit 14 receives the setting information from the transmission unit 36 of the external terminal device 30, the process proceeds to step S16 to start the process.

The control unit 12 rewrites the setting information of the communication mode stored in the memory unit 12a by the rewriting unit 12b according to the setting information received by the communication unit 14 in step S16.

In step S18, the control unit 12 transmits the notification information about the updated communication mode from the communication unit 14 to the reception unit 38 of the external terminal device 30, and completes the processing.

Hereinafter, the communication method implemented in the operation device 10 of the part CO of the human-powered vehicle A is a communication method of causing the operation device 10 to display the part CO and wireless communication according to the communication mode set in the above-mentioned setting method . FIG. 6 is an example of a control flow by the control unit 12 when the operation device 10 of the present embodiment is operated. In the control unit 12, if the operation unit 18 of the operation device 10 is operated, the process proceeds to step S20 to start the process. The control unit 12 executes the processing according to the predetermined number of times Ne of resending the signal and the predetermined interval Te of resending the signal according to the set communication mode. In the first mode, the number of retransmissions Ne of the signal is, for example, 100 times, and the retransmission interval Te of the signal is, for example, 3 ms. In the second mode, the number of retransmissions Ne of the signal is, for example, three times, and the retransmission interval Te of the signal is, for example, 10 ms. In step S20, the control unit 12 sets N=0, which is a counter value of the number of times of resending performed, that is, the number of resending execution times N, stores it in the memory unit 12a, and moves to step S22.

The control unit 12 performs wireless communication with the component CO of the communication unit 14 according to the set communication mode in step S22. The component CO sends a confirmation message to the communication unit 14 when the communication from the communication unit 14 is received. The part CO can be operated appropriately according to the communication from the communication part 14 , and the operation completion information may be sent to the communication part 14 .

In step S24, the control unit 12 sets the time T from the execution of the wireless communication to T=0, and starts the count-up timer. The control unit 12 acquires the time T in step S26, and determines whether the time T is equal to or longer than the predetermined signal resending interval Te. When the control unit 12 determines that the time T is not equal to or longer than the predetermined signal resending interval Te, step S26 is executed again.

When the control unit 12 determines in step S26 that the time T is equal to or longer than the predetermined signal resending interval Te, in step S28, the control unit 12 determines whether or not the wireless communication between the communication unit 14 and the component CO is successful. The control unit 12 ends the process when it is determined in step S28 that the wireless communication between the communication unit 14 and the component CO is successful. Whether or not the wireless communication between the communication unit 14 and the component CO is successful may be determined based on, for example, whether or not a reception confirmation from the component CO or operation completion information is received.

When the control unit 12 determines in step S28 that the wireless communication between the communication unit 14 and the component CO has not succeeded, in step S30, the number of times N of resend executions is increased by 1 to be N=N+1, and the rewriting The section 12b rewrites the memory section 12a. In step S32, the control unit 12 obtains the number of times N of resending executions, and determines whether or not the number of times of resending executions N is equal to or greater than the predetermined number of times Ne of resends of the signal. The control unit 12 executes step S22 when it is determined in step S32 that the number of resending execution times N is not equal to or greater than the predetermined number of times Ne of resending of the signal. The control unit 12 terminates the process when it is determined in step S32 that the number of times N of resending executions is equal to or greater than the predetermined number of times Ne of resends of the signal.

Although the embodiment of the present invention has been described above, the content of the embodiment is not intended to limit the embodiment. In addition, among the above-mentioned constituent elements, those in the range that can be easily conceived by those skilled in the art, or are substantially the same, are included. Furthermore, the aforementioned constituent elements can be appropriately combined. Furthermore, various constituent elements may be omitted, replaced, or modified without departing from the essential scope of the above-described embodiments.

A‧‧‧Human-powered vehicleCO‧‧‧Parts 1‧‧‧Communication system 10‧‧‧Operating device 12‧‧‧Control part 12a‧‧‧Memory part 12b‧‧‧Rewriting part 14‧‧‧Communication part 16‧ ‧‧Detection part 18‧‧‧Operating part 20‧‧‧Power generation part 22‧‧‧Power storage part 30‧‧‧External terminal device 32‧‧‧Control part 34‧‧‧Input part 34a‧‧‧First selection part 34b‧‧‧Second selection part 34c‧‧‧Decision part 36‧‧‧Sending part 38‧‧‧Receiving part 40‧‧‧Notifying part

[FIG. 1] A schematic diagram of a human-powered vehicle including an operating device according to an embodiment. [FIG. 2] A block diagram of a communication system including an operating device according to an embodiment. [Fig. 3] A schematic diagram showing an example of the input portion of the external terminal device of the embodiment. [FIG. 4] A flowchart illustrating a flow of setting control of the communication mode in the operating device of the embodiment. [FIG. 5] A flowchart illustrating a flow of setting control of the communication mode in the operating device of the embodiment. [FIG. 6] A flowchart illustrating the flow of wireless communication control with the components of the operating device according to the embodiment.

10‧‧‧Operating device

12‧‧‧Control Department

12a‧‧‧Memory Department

12b‧‧‧Rewriting Department

14‧‧‧Communications Department

16‧‧‧Detection Department

18‧‧‧Operation Department

20‧‧‧Power Generation Department

22‧‧‧Storage Department

30‧‧‧External end device

32‧‧‧Control Department

34‧‧‧Input

36‧‧‧Communication Department

38‧‧‧Reception Department

40‧‧‧Information Department

ASP‧‧‧Adjustable Cushion Post

BD‧‧‧Brake

CO‧‧‧Parts

E‧‧‧Walking aids

LD‧‧‧Lighting

ID‧‧‧Camera Device

SC‧‧‧ notification device

SU‧‧‧Suspension

T‧‧‧Transmission

Claims (17)

An operation device for operating a component mounted on a human-powered vehicle, comprising: a plurality of communication modes including a first mode and a second mode whose power consumption is different from the first mode and the component A communication unit for wireless communication, and a control unit for controlling the communication unit by communicating in the communication mode set among the plurality of communication modes, the difference between the first mode and the second mode includes at least the number of resends , any of the resend intervals. An operation device for operating a component mounted on a human-powered vehicle, comprising: a plurality of communication modes including a first mode and a second mode whose power consumption is different from the first mode and the component A communication unit for wireless communication, and a control unit for controlling the communication unit by communicating in the communication mode set among the plurality of communication modes, the switching of the plurality of communication modes is performed by the user's input to the input unit. been carried out. The operation device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the power consumption in the first mode is greater than the power consumption in the second mode. The operating device of claim 1 or 2, wherein the plurality of communication modes respectively have communication conditions, and the communication conditions of the first mode are different from the communication conditions of the second mode. The operating device of claim 4, wherein the signal strength in the first mode is stronger than the signal strength in the second mode. The operating device according to claim 4, wherein the number of times of resending the signal in the first mode is greater than the number of times of resending the signal in the second mode. The operation device according to claim 4, wherein the retransmission interval of the signal in the first mode is shorter than the retransmission interval of the signal in the second mode. The operation device according to claim 4, wherein the communication unit is configured to communicate with the components through a plurality of channels having different frequency bands, and the number of channels in the first mode is larger than that in the second mode. 's channel more. The operation device according to claim 4, further comprising a detection unit for detecting an external communication environment, and the control unit is configured to set the communication based on the detection result by the detection unit The communication conditions of the mode are changed. The operation device according to claim 1 or 2, further comprising a detection unit for detecting an external communication environment, and the control unit sets the communication mode based on a detection result generated by the detection unit . An operation device for operating a component mounted on a human-powered vehicle, comprising: a plurality of communication modes including a first mode and a second mode whose power consumption is different from the first mode and the component A communication unit for wireless communication, and a control unit for controlling the communication unit by communicating in a communication mode set among the plurality of communication modes, wherein the plurality of communication modes each have a communication condition, and the communication condition of the first mode , which is different from the communication conditions of the second mode, the communication unit is configured to communicate with the components through a plurality of channels with different frequency bands, The number of channels in the first mode is greater than the number of channels in the second mode. An external terminal device, which can communicate with the operating device according to any one of claims 1 to 11 of the scope of the patent application, sets the communication mode of the operating device according to the input information. The external terminal device according to claim 12, further comprising: an input unit, a control unit that generates setting information for setting a communication mode in response to an input to the input unit, and a control unit that sends the setting information to the operation device The sending department of the message. The external terminal device according to claim 12, further comprising: a notification unit, a reception unit for receiving notification information about the set communication mode from the operation device, and a notification unit for receiving notification information from the operation device The received notification information is sent to the control unit notified by the notification unit. a setting method, It is a setting method implemented in an operation device of a component of a human-driven vehicle, wherein the operation device is set to 1 selected from a plurality of communication modes including a first mode and a second mode whose power consumption is different from the first mode. The communication mode, the difference between the first mode and the second mode, includes at least any one of the number of resends and the resend interval. A setting method is a setting method performed in an operation device of a component of a human-powered vehicle, wherein the operation device is set to a plurality of communication modes including a first mode and a second mode whose power consumption is different from the first mode The selected one communication mode, the switching of the above-mentioned plural communication modes, is performed by the user's input to the input unit. A communication method is a communication method implemented in an operation device of a component of a human-powered vehicle, by means of the communication mode set as the setting method of claim 15 or 16 of the scope of application, so that the operation device and the above-mentioned communication mode are set. components communicate wirelessly.

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