WO2011040666A1

WO2011040666A1 - Method and device using gps to issue notifications on the inspection schedule of the parts of a vehicle, and navigation apparatus having the device installed therein

Info

Publication number: WO2011040666A1
Application number: PCT/KR2009/006209
Authority: WO
Inventors: 손희근; 남구운
Original assignee: 파웰테크윈(주)
Priority date: 2009-09-30
Filing date: 2009-10-27
Publication date: 2011-04-07
Also published as: KR20110035676A

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method and device using GPS to issue notifications on the inspection schedule of the parts of a vehicle, and to a navigation apparatus having the device installed therein. According to one embodiment of the present invention, in a method using GPS to issue notifications on the inspection schedule of the parts of a vehicle, the distance traveled by a vehicle is calculated on the basis of a signal received by a GPS receiver, and notifications are issued on whether or not scheduled inspection times for the parts of the vehicle have arrived in accordance with the distance traveled. Accordingly, a driver can check, on a real-time basis, whether or not scheduled inspection times for the parts of the vehicle parts have arrived, and thus avoid unexpected accidents caused by vehicle failure.

Description

Guidance method, device and navigation device with built-in device inspection time using GPS

The present invention relates to a method for guiding a vehicle parts inspection time using a GPS, a device, and a navigation device in which the device is embedded. More particularly, the mileage of a vehicle is calculated using a GPS, and the calculated mileage is calculated. Accordingly, the present invention relates to a method for guiding a vehicle parts inspection time using GPS, and a device and a navigation device in which the device is installed.

In general, a vehicle is manufactured by assembling a large number of vehicle parts, and these vehicle parts vary in consumption depending on the use condition of the vehicle and the driver's driving conditions, but for the safe driving of the vehicle, it is necessary to manage the inspection at regular intervals. Do.

In particular, various oils, filters, cooling water, spark plugs, belts, alternators, and tires among vehicle parts vary depending on the manufacturer and type of vehicle, but the inspection time is mainly determined by the mileage indicator installed in the vehicle.

However, judging the timing of the inspection of the vehicle parts by simply using the mileage displayed on the mileage indicator indicates that the inspection time of each vehicle component and the mileage up to that time are recorded separately as the inspection timing of many vehicle components is different. Not only is there a hassle to check for each part, but if it is overlooked, it is likely to cause a breakdown of the vehicle.

Therefore, there is a need for a method and device according to which the driver determines the correct inspection time for each part according to the mileage of the vehicle.

One embodiment of the present invention, a vehicle for using a GPS, characterized in that to calculate the mileage of the vehicle based on the signal received by the GPS receiver (GPS) and informs whether the inspection time of the vehicle parts according to the mileage reached Parts inspection time guidance method, apparatus and navigation apparatus incorporating the apparatus are related.

According to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the GPS is characterized in that it calculates the mileage of the vehicle based on the signal received by the GPS receiver, and informs whether the inspection time of the vehicle parts according to the mileage reached. Provided is a method for guiding a vehicle parts inspection time.

At this time, the mileage reference value required for the inspection of the vehicle parts is input in advance, and the calculated mileage distance and the input mileage reference value are compared with each other, and it is displayed externally by an alarm or a display whether the inspection time has been reached. desirable.

In addition, when the vehicle component is replaced, the driving distance is preferably initialized.

On the other hand, a signal receiver for receiving position information from a GPS receiver mounted on a vehicle, an input unit for inputting a mileage reference value for each vehicle part to determine an inspection time of a vehicle component, a memory for storing a mileage reference value, and a position A controller for calculating a mileage from the information, accumulating the calculated mileage and storing the calculated mileage in a memory, comparing a accumulated mileage value with a mileage reference value, generating a judgment result, and storing the generated judgment result in a memory; Provided is a vehicle parts inspection time guide device using GPS including a display unit which displays a result stored in the determination.

At this time, the control unit calculates the driving distance from the position information received from the signal receiving unit, the calculated driving distance is accumulated and stored in the memory and the driving distance calculation module, the accumulated driving distance is input to each of the vehicle components preset and stored driving And a check timing determining module for generating a result of determining whether the check timing has been reached in comparison with the distance reference value.

In addition, when the vehicle component is replaced, the driving distance accumulated value stored in the memory may be initialized through the input unit.

In addition, the generated determination result may be displayed as one of a percentage, a graph, and an inspection time confirmation lamp indicating a degree of reaching the inspection time for each vehicle component through the display unit.

Meanwhile, when the power is turned on, the calculated travel distance is accumulated in the memory, and when the power is turned off, the accumulated travel distance value is stored in the memory.

In this case, the vehicle parts inspection time guide device using GPS may be provided in a navigation device.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, it is possible to know exactly the inspection time of the consumable parts on the basis of the mileage of the vehicle, and the convenient inspection time is automatically guided by the correct inspection time for each part, the degree of reaching the parts inspection time This can be confirmed through various display means such as a graph, there is an advantage that the vehicle management is easy.

1 is a block diagram of a vehicle parts inspection time guide device using GPS according to an embodiment of the present invention.

2 is a flow chart of a method for guiding vehicle inspection time using GPS according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Explanation of symbols on the main parts of the drawings

1: GPS receiver

2: cigar jack

10: Guidance device for checking vehicle parts using GPS

20: signal receiver

30: control unit

31: mileage calculation module

32: check time judgment module

40: input unit

50: memory

60: display unit

70: alarm device

80: power supply

Hereinafter, with reference to the accompanying drawings, a preferred embodiment of the method, the apparatus and the navigation device with a built-in vehicle parts inspection time guide using GPS according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described. In this process, the thickness of the lines or the size of the components shown in the drawings may be exaggerated for clarity and convenience of description.

In addition, terms to be described below are terms defined in consideration of functions in the present invention, which may vary according to the intention or convention of a user or an operator. Therefore, definitions of these terms should be made based on the contents throughout the specification.

In addition, the following examples are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention but merely illustrative of the components set forth in the claims of the present invention, which are included in the technical spirit throughout the specification of the present invention and constitute the claims Embodiments that include a substitutable component as an equivalent in the element may be included in the scope of the present invention.

실시예EXAMPLE

1 is a configuration diagram of a vehicle parts inspection time guide device using GPS according to an embodiment of the present invention, Figure 2 is a flow chart of a vehicle parts inspection time guide method using GPS according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Vehicle parts inspection time guide device 10 using the GPS according to an embodiment of the present invention, calculates the mileage of the vehicle based on the position information received through the GPS receiver (1) installed in the vehicle, It is a device for guiding whether the driver reaches the inspection time of the vehicle parts by comparing the calculated mileage and the mileage reference value that requires inspection of each vehicle component.

Vehicle parts inspection time guide device 10 using the GPS according to an embodiment of the present invention, the signal receiving unit 20, the control unit 30, the input unit 40, the memory 50, as shown in FIG. It may be configured to include a display unit 60.

Here, the signal receiver 20 receives current position information as a coordinate value along with a reception time through a GPS receiver 1 installed in a vehicle, and the input coordinate value is transmitted to a controller 30 to be described later. .

In addition, the mileage reference value may be input from the outside through the input unit 40. In this case, the mileage reference value may vary by vehicle type or vehicle manufacturer for each consumable part. It is desirable to provide a reference value for different vehicle manufacturers.

In addition, at this time, the default value for the mileage reference value may be basically set and stored in the memory 50 to be described later. An example of the default value is shown in Table 1 below.

Table 1

Consumable Parts Type	Mileage threshold (unit: km)
Engine oil and filter	7000
Air filter	1000
Fuel filter	35000
Mission oil (for automatic transmission)	30000
cooling water	15000
Spark plug	30000
Driving belt	35000
Brake pads	20000
Timing belt	80000
Alternator	100000

At this time, the controller 30 is connected to the output terminal of the signal receiver 20 receives the current position information from the signal receiver 20 as a coordinate value, calculates the travel distance according to the driving route, and accumulates the calculated travel distance. It stores in the memory, by comparing the driving distance stored in the memory 50 and the preset mileage reference value, and generates a determination result for the time of checking the consumable parts of the vehicle and stores in the memory 50.

In this case, the determination result stored in the memory 50 informs the driver whether the inspection time is reached through the display unit 60, and may be informed audibly through the alarm device 70 or the audio output device, or the liquid crystal display device. (LCD), LED display device, etc. can be provided as display data so that it can be visually confirmed.

At this time, the memory 50 accumulates and stores the driving distance calculated from the controller 30 at the request of the controller 30, and also stores a default value for the driving distance reference value for each consumable part, in the input unit 40. If there is a request to change the mileage reference value, the value is changed and stored.

In particular, the memory 50 is characterized in that the data stored in the memory 50 is not erased even if the power supply is cut off from the power supply device 80 for driving the vehicle inspection time guide device 10, that is, EEPROM or It may be a nonvolatile memory device such as a flash memory device, which can be easily changed by those skilled in the art as needed.

The power supply device 80 is electrically connected to a battery (not shown) or a cigar jack of a vehicle, and is supplied with power. The power supply device 80 converts into a driving power having a predetermined voltage level and supplies power to the controller 30. .

The display unit 60 compares the driving distance calculated from the control unit 30 during the engine driving time with the driving distance reference value previously input and set for each consumable part, and whether the inspection time for each consumable part is reached. When the determination result is generated, the generated determination result is displayed to the outside.

At this time, the determination result may be an alarm sound output through the alarm device 70, may be displayed in any one or more forms of the inspection time percentage, inspection time graph, inspection time confirmation lamp for each consumable part, alarm sound and display Of course, it is also possible to use a mixture or to inform the voice output device.

For example, the inspection time percentage may indicate a corresponding time period as a percentage by the inspection time determination result for each consumable part of the controller 30 when the proper inspection time is 100% as a reference.

Similarly, the inspection time graph can be represented by graphing the current time when compared with the appropriate inspection time.

In addition, the inspection time confirmation lamp may be configured to determine the inspection time according to the color by configuring for each lamp color.

That is, the inspection time confirmation lamp may be configured to display a green lamp indicating that the consumable part is in a safe state, a yellow lamp when the proper inspection time is reached, and a red lamp warning that the inspection time has been exceeded.

In addition, the display unit 60 may basically include a liquid crystal display (LCD), an LED display, a cathode ray tube, and the like. In this case, when a general switch, a membrane switch, and a touch screen form are added, Function can be added.

On the other hand, the alarm device 70 determines the inspection time according to the travel distance calculated from the control unit 30 and outputs an alarm sound according to the determination result whether the inspection time for each part of the vehicle.

For example, when the inspection timing confirmation lamp is lit by the red lamp, the alarm sound may be output through the alarm device 70 as the determination result according to the inspection timing determination of the controller 30.

As shown in FIG. 1, the controller 30 includes a driving distance calculation module 31 and an inspection timing determining module 32.

Here, the travel distance calculation module 31 calculates the travel distance according to the travel path of the vehicle from the coordinate value and the transmission time of the position information transmitted from the signal receiver 20.

Meanwhile, the calculated driving distance is accumulated and stored in the memory 50, so that the calculated data can be preserved even when the power is cut off.

At this time, the inspection timing determination module 32 compares the accumulated mileage value stored in the memory 50 with the mileage reference value previously input from the outside to determine the inspection time and generates a determination result.

At this time, the mileage is continuously accumulated in the memory 50, and it may be determined whether the inspection time has been reached by comparing whether the mileage accumulated value corresponds to a multiple of each mileage reference value.

However, for this purpose, it is required that all vehicle parts be new at the beginning, and the mileage is accumulated for each vehicle part, and when the parts are replaced, the mileage accumulated for the part through the input unit 40 is initialized. For example, it is desirable to be able to reset to '0'.

2 is a flowchart of a method for guiding a vehicle inspection time using GPS according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 2, first, when power is supplied to the inspection time guide device 10 of a vehicle component connected to the cigar jack 2 of the vehicle when the engine is driven (S10), operation is started (S20).

In order to determine the inspection time for each of the consumable parts, the guide device 10 for checking the vehicle parts driven by the power supply or its own battery has to set a mileage reference value for each part, and basically sets a default value as shown in Table 1 below. Is stored.

At this time, it is configured to change the reference value by an external input, it is determined whether or not to set the reference value (S30).

When it is determined that the reference value is not changed by the determination result, the current position information is received from the GPS receiver 1 installed in the vehicle through the signal receiver 20 (40).

The input position information is input to the controller 30 as a coordinate value together with the reception time, and the driving distance is calculated (S50) and accumulated in the memory 50.

At this time, the time interval for calculating the mileage may be set in advance by selecting an appropriate value, the shorter the time interval for calculating the mileage is closer to the actual driving path of the vehicle.

The driving distance stored in the memory 50 and the driving distance reference values according to the vehicle components pre-input and set through the input unit 40 are compared with each other to determine the inspection time, and the determination result is again determined by the memory 50. It is stored in (S60).

The inspection time determination result generated by the inspection time determination is displayed as the inspection time percentage, the inspection time graph or the display data by the inspection time confirmation lamp through the display unit 60, or an alarm sound is output from the alarm device 70 or voice. Guided through the output device (S70), thereby the driver or the vehicle occupant can check whether the arrival time of the vehicle parts (S80).

This process continues until the power supplied to the device is turned off (S90), and the calculated mileage value continues to accumulate in the memory, and when the power is turned off, the accumulated value is stored until then (S100). When the power is turned on again, the newly calculated mileage value is accumulated in addition to the previously stored accumulated value.

On the other hand, if it is necessary to change and set the mileage reference value for the vehicle component, the user can directly input and set the mileage reference value for each component through the input unit 40 (S31).

Since this mileage reference value differs depending on the type of vehicle and also differs between inspection times, it is necessary to change and set it according to a user setting.

When a request is made to store the input mileage reference value for each consumable part of the vehicle in the memory 50, the memory 50 is stored in the memory 50 and a new reference value is set (S32).

Of course, the mileage reference value for each component stored in the memory 50 may be updated by the driver as necessary and stored in the memory 50 as needed.

On the other hand, when replacing the parts in the process of checking the vehicle parts, it is preferable to initialize the accumulated mileage value for the corresponding parts through the input unit (40).

In addition, the present invention may be applied to a navigation device with a built-in GPS receiver. In this case, since a function can be added purely in software without preparing a separate hardware, the program can be updated through an existing product. Effective in-vehicle consumable management can be added inexpensively and easily, thus improving the sales competitiveness of the product.

Claims

Calculating the mileage of the vehicle based on the signal received by the GPS receiver, and notifying whether or not the inspection time of the vehicle parts according to the mileage is notified.
The method according to claim 1,

By inputting the mileage reference value that needs to be replaced for the vehicle parts in advance, and comparing the calculated mileage distance and the input mileage reference value with each other, indicating whether to reach the inspection time of the vehicle parts to the outside by an alarm or display Guidance method for checking vehicle parts using GPS.
The method according to claim 1 or 2,

When replacing a vehicle component, the mileage is initialized vehicle guide check method using a GPS, characterized in that the initialization.
A signal receiver receiving position information from a GPS receiver mounted on a vehicle;

An input unit configured to set a mileage reference value for each vehicle component to determine an inspection time of the vehicle component;

A memory for storing the mileage reference value;

Calculate the mileage from the location information, accumulate the calculated mileage and store in the memory, compare the accumulated mileage value with the mileage reference value, generate a determination result, and store the generated determination result in the memory A control unit; And

And a display unit for displaying the determination result stored in the memory.
The method according to claim 4, The control unit,

The driving distance calculation module calculates the driving distance from the position information received from the signal receiver, and the calculated driving distance is accumulated and stored in the memory, and the accumulated driving distance is input and stored in advance for each vehicle component. And a check time determining module for generating a result of determining whether the check time is reached by comparing with a distance reference value.
The method according to claim 5,

When the vehicle parts are replaced, the accumulated running distance value stored in the memory is initialized through the input unit.
The method according to any one of claims 4 to 6,

And the generated determination result is displayed as one of a percentage, a graph, and a check time checking lamp indicating a degree of reaching the check time for each car part through the display unit.
The method according to claim 4,

When the power is turned on, the calculated driving distance is accumulated in the memory. When the power is turned off, the accumulated driving distance value is stored in the memory. Guidance device for checking vehicle parts using GPS, characterized in that the distance is added.
The navigation device with a built-in guidance device for checking the vehicle parts using GPS of any one of claims 4 to 6.