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• • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
  • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
  • B60R—VEHICLES, VEHICLE FITTINGS, OR VEHICLE PARTS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
  • B60R25/00—Fittings or systems for preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of vehicles
  • B60R25/20—Means to switch the anti-theft system on or off
  • B60R25/25—Means to switch the anti-theft system on or off using biometry
• • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
  • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
  • B60K—ARRANGEMENT OR MOUNTING OF PROPULSION UNITS OR OF TRANSMISSIONS IN VEHICLES; ARRANGEMENT OR MOUNTING OF PLURAL DIVERSE PRIME-MOVERS IN VEHICLES; AUXILIARY DRIVES FOR VEHICLES; INSTRUMENTATION OR DASHBOARDS FOR VEHICLES; ARRANGEMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH COOLING, AIR INTAKE, GAS EXHAUST OR FUEL SUPPLY OF PROPULSION UNITS IN VEHICLES
  • B60K28/00—Safety devices for propulsion-unit control, specially adapted for, or arranged in, vehicles, e.g. preventing fuel supply or ignition in the event of potentially dangerous conditions
  • B60K28/02—Safety devices for propulsion-unit control, specially adapted for, or arranged in, vehicles, e.g. preventing fuel supply or ignition in the event of potentially dangerous conditions responsive to conditions relating to the driver
  • B60K28/06—Safety devices for propulsion-unit control, specially adapted for, or arranged in, vehicles, e.g. preventing fuel supply or ignition in the event of potentially dangerous conditions responsive to conditions relating to the driver responsive to incapacity of driver
  • B60K28/063—Safety devices for propulsion-unit control, specially adapted for, or arranged in, vehicles, e.g. preventing fuel supply or ignition in the event of potentially dangerous conditions responsive to conditions relating to the driver responsive to incapacity of driver preventing starting of vehicles
• • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
  • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
  • B60R—VEHICLES, VEHICLE FITTINGS, OR VEHICLE PARTS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
  • B60R25/00—Fittings or systems for preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of vehicles
  • B60R25/01—Fittings or systems for preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of vehicles operating on vehicle systems or fittings, e.g. on doors, seats or windscreens
  • B60R25/04—Fittings or systems for preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of vehicles operating on vehicle systems or fittings, e.g. on doors, seats or windscreens operating on the propulsion system, e.g. engine or drive motor
• • G—PHYSICS
  • G07—CHECKING-DEVICES
  • G07C—TIME OR ATTENDANCE REGISTERS; REGISTERING OR INDICATING THE WORKING OF MACHINES; GENERATING RANDOM NUMBERS; VOTING OR LOTTERY APPARATUS; ARRANGEMENTS, SYSTEMS OR APPARATUS FOR CHECKING NOT PROVIDED FOR ELSEWHERE
  • G07C9/00—Individual registration on entry or exit
  • G07C9/00174—Electronically operated locks; Circuits therefor; Nonmechanical keys therefor, e.g. passive or active electrical keys or other data carriers without mechanical keys
  • G07C9/00563—Electronically operated locks; Circuits therefor; Nonmechanical keys therefor, e.g. passive or active electrical keys or other data carriers without mechanical keys using personal physical data of the operator, e.g. finger prints, retinal images, voicepatterns
• • G—PHYSICS
  • G07—CHECKING-DEVICES
  • G07C—TIME OR ATTENDANCE REGISTERS; REGISTERING OR INDICATING THE WORKING OF MACHINES; GENERATING RANDOM NUMBERS; VOTING OR LOTTERY APPARATUS; ARRANGEMENTS, SYSTEMS OR APPARATUS FOR CHECKING NOT PROVIDED FOR ELSEWHERE
  • G07C9/00—Individual registration on entry or exit
  • G07C9/30—Individual registration on entry or exit not involving the use of a pass
  • G07C9/32—Individual registration on entry or exit not involving the use of a pass in combination with an identity check
  • G07C9/35—Individual registration on entry or exit not involving the use of a pass in combination with an identity check by means of a handwritten signature

Definitions

• the present invention relates to a control device for a vehicle such as an automobile.
• a device that allows only a person who is permitted to drive the vehicle using the signature data to drive the vehicle.
• a device that generates a loud sound when a suspicious person enters a car or the like and a device that generates a loud sound when the suspicious person is moved by force are widely used.
• various devices have been proposed that use vehicle communication to notify the owner that the vehicle has been stolen by wireless communication, or to notify the owner of the position or moving state of the stolen vehicle. Disclosure of the invention
• the security of automobiles is basically achieved by locking the automobiles with the keys of the automobile.
• this key locks the car using the physical shape and electronic and magnetic physical quantities, there is always a risk of forgery and the mouth of the car is destroyed. Has also frequently occurred.
• the present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and has as its object to use biometric data of the owner to authenticate whether the vehicle is a valid driver, and Is to provide a device that can only permit driving to
• the present invention provides an acquisition unit for acquiring a signature data of a person who is going to drive a vehicle, and the acquired signature data is a signature data of a legitimate person who is allowed to drive.
• Inspection means for inspecting whether the vehicle is a vehicle, and when the inspection means determines that the data is not signature data of an authorized person who is allowed to drive, motor start restriction means for restricting start of the motor of the vehicle.
• a vehicle control device comprising:
• the prime mover does not start and it becomes difficult to drive the vehicle.
• the handle is locked, and it becomes difficult to normally drive the vehicle.
• the present invention provides an obtaining means for obtaining signature data of a person who is going to drive a vehicle, and checking whether or not the obtained signature data is a signature data of a legitimate person who is permitted to drive. And a transmission opening for opening the transmission of the vehicle when the inspection means determines that the data is not signature data of a valid person who is permitted to drive. And a vehicle control device.
• the transmission is locked, and it becomes difficult to drive the vehicle.
• the present invention provides an obtaining means for obtaining signature data of a person who is going to drive a vehicle, and checking whether or not the obtained signature data is a signature data of a legitimate person who is permitted to drive. And a torque converter lock unit that locks the tonnole converter of the vehicle when the inspection unit determines that the data is not signature data of a valid person who is permitted to drive.
• a vehicle control device characterized by the following. According to such a configuration, if the acquired signature data is not signature data of a person permitted to drive, the torque converter is locked and it becomes difficult to drive the vehicle.
• the present invention is the vehicle control device, wherein the acquisition unit is provided at a door of the vehicle.
• the present invention is the vehicle control device, wherein the acquisition unit is provided in a window portion of the vehicle.
• signature data can be input by signing the window c
• the present invention is the vehicle control device, wherein the acquisition unit is provided in a handle of the vehicle.
• the handle is provided with an acquisition means, it is easy to manually input the signature while sitting in the driver's seat.
• the present invention is the vehicle control device, wherein the vehicle has a dashboard, and the acquisition unit is provided on the dashboard.
• the vehicle has a video display unit of a car navigation system.
• the vehicle control device according to claim 1, wherein the acquisition unit is provided in the video display unit.
• the video display unit (referred to as a part of the monitor in the embodiment) is provided with an acquisition unit, it is possible to input the signature data while displaying the input signature data.
• the present invention is the vehicle control device, wherein the vehicle has a video display unit of a television receiver, and the obtaining unit is provided in the video display unit.
• the video display section has exactly the same effects as the video display section of the television receiver.
• the present invention is a vehicle including the vehicle control device described above.
• FIG. 1 is a configuration block diagram of a vehicle control device according to a preferred embodiment 1 of the present invention.
• FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a handle provided with an acquisition unit.
• Figure 3 is a block diagram of the configuration of the inspection means.
• FIG. 4 is a configuration block diagram of a vehicle control device according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention.
• FIG. 5 is a configuration block diagram of a vehicle control device according to Embodiment 3 of the present invention.
• FIG. 6 is a configuration block diagram of a vehicle control device according to Embodiment 4 of the present invention.
• FIG. 1 shows a block diagram of a configuration of a vehicle control device 10 according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
• the vehicle control device 10 includes an acquisition unit 12 for acquiring signature data.
• Acquisition means 1 and 2 are signature data of the person trying to drive To get.
• the vehicle control device 10 includes the inspection means 14.
• the inspection means 14 inspects the obtained signature data to determine whether or not the signature data is of a legitimate person who is permitted to operate. If the inspection means 14 determines that the data is not signature data of a valid person, it supplies an engine stop signal to the engine lock means 16. When receiving the engine stop signal, the engine lock means 16 cuts off the power supply to the cell motor of the vehicle so as to prevent the cell motor from rotating.
• the inspection means 14 determines that the signature data is a valid person's signature data
• the inspection means 14 supplies an engine start permission signal to the engine lock means 16.
• the engine lock means 16 receives the engine start permission signal
• the engine lock means 16 permits the supply of power to the vehicle's cell motor ; and the engine's cell motor is rotated by operating the engine key.
• the engine start permission signal is used.
• the engine lock means 16 may be configured to always allow the power supply to the cell motor of the vehicle. preferable.
• Inspection means 14 Power Waits for signature data to be supplied from acquisition means 12. In this waiting state, the inspection means 14 supplies an engine stop signal to the engine opening means i6.
• the obtaining means 12 obtains the signature data, and supplies the signature data to the checking means 14.
• Inspection means 14 inspects the signature data. As a result of the inspection, if the data matches the signature data of a legitimate person who is permitted to operate, an engine start permission signal is supplied to the engine opening means 16. Conversely, as a result of the inspection, if the data does not match the signature data of a valid person who is permitted to operate, the engine lock signal 16 is supplied with an engine stop signal.
• the obtaining means 12 includes a handwritten head for inputting signature data.
• the signature data is composed of the time series data of the pen pressure, the time series data of the coordinates of the drawing point, and the force.
• the time series data of the pen pressure representing the signature data and the time series data of the coordinates of the drawing point are output from the acquisition means 12.
• time series data of the pen pressure or coordinates as signature data 0 for example may be a other data format, without using the pen pressure
• Time series data of only coordinates may be used.
• time-series data it may be simply static coordinate data. The ability to adopt any data format depends on the required accuracy of discrimination.
• (1) Set up at the handle Acquisition means 12 is composed of a pad for inputting handwritten signature data, but it can be installed anywhere as long as it is easy for humans to sign.
• the central portion of the handle 20 is employed as a typical installation position of the acquisition means 12. This is shown in FIG.
• a substantially rectangular handwriting pad 12a is provided at the center of the handle 20.
• a pen 1 2b used to obtain a signature is also provided at the center of the handle 20.
• the pen 12 b is installed so as to fit into a groove provided in the handle 20.
• the obtaining means 12 includes the handwriting pad 12a and the pen 12b.
• the acquisition means 12 is provided in the handle 20, so that a person who intends to drive can easily input a signature from a position where the driver is seated.
• the acquisition means 1 2 is installed on the dashboard, not only the person sitting in the driver's seat, but also the person sitting in the front passenger's seat can enter the signature data :: Therefore, the person who is permitted to drive is another person It is easy for me to manually input my signature data while sitting in the front passenger seat when driving on behalf of a driver
• the handwriting pad 12 As another installation position of the acquiring means 12, it is also preferable to provide the handwriting pad on a part of the monitor of the force navigation system to constitute the acquiring means 12. In addition to the car navigation system, it is also preferable to provide the handwriting pad 12a on a part of the monitor of a general television receiver and configure the acquisition means 12 in this manner. Make up one and two. By displaying the trajectory of the input signature data on the monitor at the same time as the signature operation, the signer can input the signature while confirming his signature.
• the installation position of the acquisition means 12 may be not only inside the vehicle but also on an external body.
• a means may be provided for inputting a signature on the window or door panel of a car door. A person who intends to drive signs on a predetermined part of the door and then gets into the vehicle to start the engine.
• the door is provided with acquisition means 12, it is preferable not to lock the engine but to lock the door.
• acquisition means 12 it is preferable not to lock the engine but to lock the door.
• FIG. 3 shows a block diagram of the configuration of the inspection means 14. As shown in this figure, the detection means 14 includes a comparison means 14a and a storage means 14b.
• the storage means 14b is a storage means such as a flash memory, and records signature data of a person who is permitted to operate in advance.
• the comparing means 14a comprises a so-called CPU and a blog program executed by the CPU, and determines whether or not the signature data supplied from the obtaining means 12 matches the signature data in the storage means 14b. Inspect. Then, as a result of the inspection, if they do not match, the comparing means 14a continues to output the engine stop signal, and if they match, the comparing means 14a outputs an engine start permission signal.
• signature data coincides means that both are approximate to the extent that they are determined to be the same person's signature data. In other words, it is the same as when it is determined that the user is "self” in the personal authentication technology based on the signature data.
• a plurality of signature data may be registered in the storage means 14b. This corresponds to the case where more than one person is allowed to drive the car.
• the comparison means 14a outputs an engine start permission signal if the supplied signature data matches any signature data in the storage means 14b. If it does not match any signature data in the storage means 14b, it outputs an engine stop signal.
• the engine opening means 16 in the present embodiment is composed of a relay for managing power supply to the starter motor.
• This relay is connected in series to the power line of the starter motor, and when the relay is closed, current is supplied to the starter motor by operating the engine key.
• the relay when the relay is open, even if the engine key is operated, no current is supplied to the starter motor and the starter motor does not rotate.
• a vehicle control device and a vehicle that can prevent drunk driving can be realized.
• the first embodiment it is determined based on the signature data whether or not the person is permitted to drive, and if not, the engine is turned on.
• the second embodiment proposes a mechanism to determine whether or not driving is permitted by the signature data, and to lock the door if the person is not permitted.
• FIG. 4 is a configuration block diagram of a vehicle control device 30 according to a preferred second embodiment of the present invention.
• the vehicle control device 30 includes acquisition means 32 for acquiring signature data:
• the acquisition means 32 includes the acquisition means 12 of the first embodiment. The same operation is performed.
• the vehicle control device 30 includes an inspection means 34.
• This inspection means 3 4 In the same manner as in the first embodiment, the acquired signature data is inspected to determine whether or not the signature data is of a valid person who is permitted to operate. When the inspection means 34 determines that the data is not signature data of a legitimate person, the inspection means 34 supplies a door opening signal to the door opening means 36. Upon receiving the door lock signal, the door lock means 36 locks the car door so that the door is not opened even when a key is operated from the outside.
• the configuration of the inspection means 34 is the same as the inspection means 14 shown in FIG.
• a separate locking mechanism is used, which is different from a locking mechanism using a normal key operation.
• the door opening means 36 locks the door using the new locking mechanism. Therefore, the door cannot be opened unless the normal lock mechanism is released by key operation and the newly provided lock mechanism is released.
• the inspection means 34 determines that the signature data is a valid person's signature data
• the inspection means 34 supplies the door lock means 36 with a door unlock signal.
• the door lock means 36 receives the door unlock signal, the door lock mechanism is released, and the door is opened by an external key operation.
• the door lock signal is used.
• the door lock means 36 does not receive the door lock signal, the newly provided door lock mechanism is released, and the door lock means 36 is always operated normally.
• second and also preferred c configured to door opens by keypad
• the acquisition means 32 and the inspection means 34 in the second embodiment perform almost the same operations as in the first embodiment.
• the door r'locking means 36 includes a different type of locking mechanism than the locking mechanism by a normal key operation. Then, even if the normal lock mechanism is released (unlocked) by a key operation, the door can not be opened if the new separate lock mechanism is locked (locked). There is no
• the vehicle control device can be realized at any place on the vehicle body exposed to the outside.
• the acquisition means 32 is provided at the door part in consideration of the simplicity of the signature at the time of boarding.
• the acquisition means 32 in the window of the door portion.
• various mechanisms for acquiring signature data using a transparent member have been proposed, the present embodiment employs the conventional technique. What is necessary is just to adopt a mechanism.
• FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a vehicle control device 40 according to a third embodiment of the present invention.
• the vehicle control device 40 includes an acquisition unit 42 for acquiring signature data as in the first embodiment.
• the vehicle control device 40 includes an inspection means 44.
• the inspection means 44 performs the same operation as in the first embodiment. If the inspection means 44 determines that the data is not a valid person's signature data, it supplies a handle lock signal to the handle lock means 46. When the handle lock means 46 receives the handle lock signal, it locks the handle of the car.—
• the inspection means 44 determines that the data is a valid person's signature data, the inspection means 44 supplies a handle unlock signal to the hand lock lock means 46.
• the handle lock means 46 receives the handle unlock signal, the steering wheel is unlocked, and a person trying to drive can rotate the handle to change the traveling direction of the vehicle.
• the door unlock signal is used.
• the door lock means 36 does not receive the door lock signal, the newly provided lock mechanism is released, and the normal key operation is always performed. It is also preferable that the door is configured to open.
• the acquisition means 42 may be provided anywhere in the vehicle in principle.
• the handle it is preferable to provide the handle at the center, dashboard, monitor, door, etc.
• the signature data is used to determine whether or not the driver is permitted, and if not, the vehicle handle is locked. Driving of the vehicle becomes impossible. Therefore, the vehicle can be prevented from being stolen, and drunk driving can be prevented.
• the engine is locked to prevent a person other than a person permitted to drive from driving the vehicle. In the inspection of the vehicle, the operation is stopped. It is desirable that a repair person other than the authorized person can start the engine for inspection. Therefore, in the fourth embodiment, it is determined whether or not the driving is permitted by the signature data, and if the driving is not permitted, the engine can be started, but the vehicle must be driven. Propose a mechanism that cannot be done.
• FIG. 6 is a configuration block diagram of a vehicle control device 50 according to a fourth preferred embodiment of the present invention.
• the vehicle control device 50 includes an acquisition unit 52 that acquires signature data as in Embodiment 1, and includes an inspection unit 54 that inspects signature data.
• the inspection means 54 also determines whether or not the signature data is a valid person's signature data as in the first embodiment.
• the inspection means 54 uses the valid person's signature data.
• a gear lock signal is supplied to the gear lock means 56.
• the gear lock means 56 Upon receiving the gear lock signal, the gear lock means 56 forcibly fixes (locks) the shift position of the transmission of the vehicle to a position where power is not transmitted, such as neutral.
• the inspection means 54 determines that the data is valid signature data of the neck, the inspection means 54 supplies a gear unlocking signal to the gear opening means 56.
• the gear opening means 56 receives the gear unlocking signal, it releases the gear opening, and the person who intends to drive sets the shift position of the transmission to one of the running positions, and stops the vehicle. You can run.
• the transmission is not locked when the gear unlock signal is not received simply by the force using the gear unlock signal.
• the obtaining means 42 may be provided anywhere in the vehicle. However, in consideration of the signiness and the like of the signature, it is preferable to provide it on the handle or the like as shown in the first and second embodiments ⁇
• the fourth embodiment it is determined whether or not driving is permitted by using the signature data, and if not, the transmission is locked. There was not allow travel: as a result, while allowing it to start the examiner engine that is not allowed in the inspection, the theft of the vehicle can and child prevented. In addition, drunk driving can be prevented:
• the torque converter locking means 56a is an inspection means. If 54 determines that the signature data is not a valid person's signature data, the torque converter of the vehicle is forcibly set to a position such as neutral barking. As a result, as in the case of the transmission, even if the engine can be started, the power cannot be transmitted and the vehicle cannot be driven. Of course, any position such as neutral or parking may be used as long as the power of the engine is not transmitted to the drive wheels.
• the use of signature data is used to determine whether or not a person is permitted to drive, and if not, the starting of the prime mover is restricted.
• a vehicle control device capable of preventing the vehicle from being stolen is obtained. Also, even if you are permitted to drive and are drinking alcohol, your signature will be disturbed, so you can prevent so-called drunk driving:
• a vehicle capable of preventing theft and a vehicle capable of preventing drunk driving can be provided.

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