WO2013125290A1 - Equipment control device for vehicle - Google Patents

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WO2013125290A1
WO2013125290A1 PCT/JP2013/051566 JP2013051566W WO2013125290A1 WO 2013125290 A1 WO2013125290 A1 WO 2013125290A1 JP 2013051566 W JP2013051566 W JP 2013051566W WO 2013125290 A1 WO2013125290 A1 WO 2013125290A1
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    • 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
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    • 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
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    • 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
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    • 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
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    • 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
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    • 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
    • B60K2360/00—Indexing scheme associated with groups B60K35/00 or B60K37/00 relating to details of instruments or dashboards
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  • the present invention relates to an equipment control device for controlling equipment provided in a vehicle.
  • a switch for switching between operation and non-operation of the equipment is provided on an instrument panel or the like.
  • a mechanical switch is often used, and each switch is provided with a display portion having a name or the like to indicate a corresponding equipment.
  • the switch or meter panel includes a lighting unit that indicates the operating state of the equipment device by turning on or off according to the operating state of the equipment device.
  • Patent Document 1 and Patent Document 2 propose a display device that displays a description and an operating state of an equipment device corresponding to the switch on a display such as a car navigation by operating the switch.
  • the display unit, the lighting unit, and the display device described above have the following problems.
  • the display unit and the lighting unit are formed within a limited range on the switch surface. Therefore, it is difficult to write the official name depending on the equipment, and abbreviated names and symbols may be written. Therefore, it may be difficult to understand what function the equipment corresponding to the switch has. As a result, the frequency of operating the switch is reduced, and the equipment is not effectively used.
  • the present invention has been made in view of the above-described background, and provides an equipment control apparatus that can improve the operability, easily understand the functions of the equipment, and can effectively use the equipment. be able to.
  • One aspect of the present invention is an equipment control device for controlling equipment equipped in a vehicle, A display unit equipped with a touch sensor; A display control device for controlling the display of the display unit, By the display control device, an explanatory diagram showing an arrangement position of the equipment device and an operation unit corresponding to the equipment device are displayed on the display unit, and the equipment device is displayed in response to a touch operation on the operation unit. It is in the equipment control apparatus characterized by performing control of this.
  • the equipment device control apparatus is configured to be able to display the operation unit displayed on the display unit and an explanatory diagram showing an arrangement position of the equipment device corresponding to the operation unit.
  • the operation of the operation unit and the confirmation of the explanatory diagram can be performed without greatly moving the viewpoint. Thereby, an erroneous operation can be prevented and operability can be improved.
  • the operability can be improved, the functions of the equipment can be easily understood, and the equipment can be used effectively.
  • FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram illustrating display on a display unit in the first embodiment. Explanatory drawing which shows the display of the screen for description in Example 1. FIG. Explanatory drawing which shows an example of a display in a display part.
  • the control of the equipment device performed in response to the touch operation on the operation unit in the equipment device control apparatus includes switching of the operating state of the equipment device and stepwise or stepless adjustment.
  • Examples of the switching control include switching between operation (ON) and non-operation (OFF) of the equipment, switching between a plurality of modes, and the like.
  • adjustment control there exists adjustment of the light quantity of a room lamp, etc., for example.
  • the equipment device control apparatus may be configured to display a state display unit that displays an operating state of the equipment device on the display unit. In this case, it is possible to easily grasp whether the equipment is in an activated state or an inoperative state.
  • the display unit may be configured to be able to display an explanatory screen having either one or both of a detailed explanatory diagram and a detailed explanatory text related to the equipment device corresponding to the operation unit.
  • the function of the equipment can be understood more accurately by describing the detailed explanation on the explanation screen more than the information obtained from the explanatory diagram showing the arrangement of the equipment.
  • the explanation screen can be displayed on the display section as a separate screen from the screen displaying the operation section and the explanatory diagram. If the explanatory screen, the operation unit, and the explanatory diagram are displayed as the same screen, the screen display may be messy, which may hinder operability and understanding. Therefore, by displaying the explanatory screen as a separate screen, it is possible to prevent the visibility and operability of the screen display from being deteriorated.
  • the equipment when the occupant understands the function of the equipment, the equipment can be quickly controlled by touching the operation unit without displaying the explanation screen. In addition, if the passenger does not understand the function of the equipment, display the explanation screen, understand the function of the equipment correctly, and then touch the operation unit to control the equipment. It can be performed. Therefore, according to the degree of understanding of the equipment by the occupant, the equipment can be controlled without performing unnecessary operations.
  • the auxiliary operation unit may be displayed in the explanation screen, and the corresponding equipment device may be controlled by touching the auxiliary operation unit.
  • the equipment can be controlled while the explanation screen is displayed. Thereby, the operativity of the said equipment apparatus control apparatus can be improved more.
  • the equipment device control apparatus 1 is for controlling the equipment device 5 which a vehicle has.
  • the equipment control device 1 includes a display unit 2 including a touch sensor 21 and a display control device 3 that controls display on the display unit 2.
  • the display control device 3 causes the display unit 2 to display the installation position of the equipment 5 ((a) to (d)) on the display unit 2 and the operation unit corresponding to the equipment 5. 42 ((a) to (d)) is displayed, and the equipment 5 is controlled in response to a touch operation on the operation unit 42.
  • the display unit 2 disposed in a center console (not shown) in the vehicle interior is configured to display various images under the control of the display control device 3.
  • a touch sensor 21 that detects a touch operation is provided.
  • the touch sensor 21 of the display unit 2 can detect various operations such as a push operation and a slide operation, the number of operations, a continuous operation time, and the like as a touch operation.
  • the display unit 2 transmits the touch operation detected by the touch sensor 21 to the display control device 3 as operation signals (A1, B1, B3).
  • the touch operation of the operation unit 42 is performed by a push operation.
  • a push operation in which the operation unit 42 is continuously touched by a single push operation for less than 3 seconds is defined as a single press operation. It is set so that a pressing operation with a time of touching 42 of 3 seconds or more is detected as a long pressing operation.
  • the display control device 3 is configured to perform display control of the display unit 2 and switching of the operating state of the equipment 5, and includes a storage unit 31 that stores an image to be displayed on the display unit 2. ing.
  • the display control of the display unit 2 in the display control device 3 is performed according to the operation signal (B1) transmitted from the display unit 2 and the state signals (A4, B7) transmitted from the device-side control device 51 of the equipment device 5. An image displayed on the display unit 2 is switched.
  • the switching of the operating state of the equipment 5 in the display control device 3 transmits instruction signals (A2, B4) to the equipment control device 51 in accordance with operation signals (A1, B3) transmitted from the display unit 2. It is done by doing.
  • the storage means 31 of the display control device 3 includes an explanatory diagram 31 showing the arrangement position of each equipment 5 (FIG. 1) shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, an operation unit 42 corresponding to each equipment 5, Each image with the explanation screen 44 describing more detailed explanation regarding the equipment 5 is stored.
  • explanatory drawing 31 which shows the arrangement
  • an illustration in the vehicle compartment or an illustration in the engine room may be used, and it can be expressed in various forms such as a transparent view and an enlarged view.
  • the operation unit 42 set corresponding to each equipment device 5 has a substantially rectangular shape, and a name display unit 422 indicating the name of the corresponding equipment device 5, And a state display unit 421 indicating the operating state of the equipment 5.
  • the name written on each name display unit 422 may be a formal name, an abbreviation, a symbol, or the like, but it is preferable that the name is easily visible to the passenger.
  • the status display unit 421 of each operation unit 42 is set to turn on when the corresponding equipment 5 is operating, and to display off when the corresponding equipment 5 is not operating.
  • the explanation screen 44 has a substantially rectangular shape, and a detailed explanation diagram 343 and a detailed explanation 444 for explaining the function of the corresponding equipment device 5 and the operation of the corresponding equipment device 5 are performed. And an auxiliary operation unit 442. Further, the explanation screen 44 includes an instruction unit 441 extending toward the corresponding operation unit 42. In this example, the instruction unit 441 is arranged at a position corresponding to the operation unit 42 in the outer shape of the explanation screen 44. Thereby, it can be made easy to understand which equipment 5 the displayed explanation screen 44 corresponds to.
  • the auxiliary operation unit 442 has a substantially rectangular shape like the operation unit 42 and includes a name display unit 445 on which the name of the corresponding equipment 5 is written.
  • the equipment 5 controlled by the equipment control device 1 includes AFS (5 (a)), approach notification (5 (b)), pre-crash (5 (c)), clearance sonar (5 (d) 4).
  • AFS is an abbreviation for Adaptive Front Lighting System. When the vehicle turns, the optical axis direction of the headlamp is directed to the steering direction of the steering wheel, and light is emitted in the traveling direction. It is intended to improve. As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the name display unit 422 of the operation unit 42 (d) corresponding to the clearance sonar is described as an abbreviation “crisona”.
  • the above-described equipment 5 ((a) to (d)) is an example, and the equipment control device 1 can be used for controlling various equipment.
  • the device-side control device 51 that controls each equipment device 5 is composed of one electronic control unit.
  • the device-side control device 51 can switch the operation state of each equipment device 5 according to an instruction from the display control device 3, and also sends a state signal (A4, B7) corresponding to the operation state to the display control device 3. And is configured to send.
  • the device-side control device 51 is configured by one electronic control unit, but each device may be provided with a device-side control device.
  • the display unit 2 displays four operation units 42 corresponding to the respective equipment 5 and an explanatory diagram 31 showing an arrangement position of each equipment 5.
  • the state display unit 421 of the operation unit 42 (a) corresponding to the AFS is turned on or off according to the operation state of the AFS.
  • the status display unit 421 shown in FIG. 2 is turned off and indicates that the AFS is inactive.
  • the operation and control for switching the AFS to the operating state will be described.
  • the touch sensor 21 of the display unit 2 detects this.
  • the display part 2 transmits the operation signal A1 according to single press operation to the display control apparatus 3, as shown in FIG.
  • the display control device 3 that has received the operation signal A1 determines that the touch operation is a single press operation based on the information regarding the operation and the continuous operation time included in the operation signal A1.
  • the display control device 3 transmits an instruction signal A2 for switching the operation state of the AFS to the device-side control device 51.
  • the device-side control device 51 that has received the instruction signal A2 transmits the control signal A3 to activate the AFS. At the same time, the device-side control device 51 transmits a status signal A4 indicating the AFS status to the display control device 3.
  • the display control device 3 that has received the status signal A4 transmits a control signal A5 to switch the lighting display to the display unit 2, and causes the status display unit 421 of the operation unit 42 (a) shown in FIG.
  • the display control device 3 that has received the operation signal B1 determines that the touch operation is a long press operation based on the information regarding the operation and the continuous operation time included in the operation signal B1. In response to this, the display control device 3 transmits a control signal B2 to the display unit 2 and displays an AFS explanation screen 44 (FIG. 3) on the display unit 2.
  • the explanation screen 44 has the auxiliary operation unit 442, and the operation state of the AFS can also be switched by the occupant touching the auxiliary operation unit 442.
  • the auxiliary operation unit 442 is set to switch the operation state in the AFS regardless of the continuous operation time of the push operation. Therefore, when the touch sensor 21 detects a pressing operation on the auxiliary operation unit 442, the display unit 2 transmits an operation signal B3 corresponding thereto to the display control device 3.
  • the display control device 3 that has received the operation signal B3 transmits an instruction signal B4 to the device-side control device 51, and simultaneously transmits a control signal B5 to the display unit 2.
  • the device-side control device 51 that has received the instruction signal B4 transmits the control signal B6 to the AFS, and the operation state is switched. At the same time, the device-side control device 51 transmits a status signal B7 indicating the AFS status to the display control device 3.
  • the display control device 3 that has received the status signal B7 transmits a control signal B8 to the display unit 2, and switches the display of the status display unit 421 of the operation unit 42.
  • the equipment control apparatus 1 of this example is configured to be able to display an operation unit 42 displayed on the display unit 2 and an explanatory diagram 41 showing an arrangement position of the equipment 5 corresponding to the operation unit 42.
  • the equipment device 5 corresponding to the operation unit 42 can be easily understood. Thereby, it is easy to understand the function in the equipment 5 and the equipment 5 can be used effectively.
  • the operation of the operation unit 42 and the confirmation of the explanatory diagram 41 can be performed without largely moving the viewpoint. Thereby, an erroneous operation can be prevented and operability can be improved.
  • the mechanical switch that has been conventionally required can be eliminated. Thereby, the number of parts can be reduced and the structure can be simplified. Further, the space for arranging the switch is not required, so that the degree of design freedom in the instrument panel can be improved and the space can be effectively used.
  • the display unit 2 is configured to be able to display a state display unit 421 that displays the operating state of the equipment 5. Thereby, it can be easily grasped whether the equipment 5 is in an activated state or an inoperative state.
  • the explanation screen 44 can be displayed on the display unit 2 as a screen different from the screen on which the operation unit 5 and the explanation diagram 41 are displayed. If the explanatory screen 44, the operation unit 42, and the explanatory diagram 41 are displayed as the same screen, the screen display may be cluttered, resulting in deterioration of operability and hindering understanding. Therefore, by displaying the explanation screen 44 as a separate screen, it is possible to prevent the visibility and operability of the screen display from being deteriorated.
  • the equipment 5 can be quickly controlled by touching the operation unit 42 without displaying the explanation screen 44. If the passenger does not understand the function of the equipment 5, the explanation screen 44 is displayed, and after understanding the function of the equipment 5 accurately, the operation unit 42 is touched to control the equipment 5. It can be performed. Therefore, according to the degree of understanding of the equipment 5 by the passenger, the equipment 5 can be controlled without performing unnecessary operations.
  • the auxiliary operation unit 442 can be displayed in the explanation screen 44, and the operation state of the corresponding equipment 5 is switched by touching the auxiliary operation unit 442. Therefore, the equipment 5 can be controlled with the explanation screen 44 displayed. Thereby, the operativity of the equipment control apparatus 1 can be improved more.
  • the switch arrangement space can be eliminated, and the equipment 5 included in the vehicle can be operated reliably and easily.
  • the display device 2 and the display control device 3 dedicated to the equipment control device 1 are provided, but it can also be constituted by an in-vehicle navigation system or the like.
  • the display unit 2 can be arranged at various positions such as an instrument panel and a meter panel. Moreover, you may be comprised so that the arrangement
  • the operation unit, the explanatory diagram, the explanatory screen, and the like in the equipment control apparatus 1 described above are examples, and each image can be configured by various designs and arrangements.
  • the operation unit and the corresponding installation position of the equipment device are associated with each other by a line connecting the both.
  • the operation unit and the corresponding installation position of the equipment device are turned on.
  • Various displays can be used.

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An equipment control device (1) is designed to control equipment (5) that a vehicle comprises. The equipment control device (1) is provided with a display unit (2) provided with a touch sensor (21), and a display control unit (3) for controlling the display of the display unit (2), and is configured such that an explanatory drawing (31) showing the installation position of the equipment (5) and an operation part (42) corresponding to the equipment (5) are displayed on the display unit (2) by the display control unit (3), and that the equipment (5) is controlled according to a touch operation inputted to the operation part (42).

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車両における装備機器制御装置Equipment control device for vehicle
　本発明は、車両が備える装備機器を制御するための装備機器制御装置に関する。 The present invention relates to an equipment control device for controlling equipment provided in a vehicle.
　近年、自動車等の車両は、安全性、利便性等の向上のため、種々の装備機器を備えている。このような装備機器の作動又は非作動の切り替えを行うスイッチは、インストルメントパネル等に設けられている。このスイッチとしては、機械式スイッチが用いられることが多く、各スイッチには、対応する装備機器を示すために名称等を記した表示部を設けてある。
　また、スイッチ又はメータパネルには、装備機器の作動状態に応じて点灯又は消灯することで、装備機器に作動状態を示す点灯部を備えている。 In recent years, vehicles such as automobiles are equipped with various equipment for improving safety, convenience, and the like. Such a switch for switching between operation and non-operation of the equipment is provided on an instrument panel or the like. As this switch, a mechanical switch is often used, and each switch is provided with a display portion having a name or the like to indicate a corresponding equipment.
In addition, the switch or meter panel includes a lighting unit that indicates the operating state of the equipment device by turning on or off according to the operating state of the equipment device.
　また、特許文献１及び特許文献２には、スイッチを操作することにより、そのスイッチに対応した装備機器の説明及び作動状態を、カーナビゲーション等のディスプレイに表示する表示装置が提案されている。 Further, Patent Document 1 and Patent Document 2 propose a display device that displays a description and an operating state of an equipment device corresponding to the switch on a display such as a car navigation by operating the switch.
特開２０１０－２７７３１８号公報JP 2010-277318 A 特開２００９－２６２６４１号公報JP 2009-262641 A
　しかしながら、上述の表示部、点灯部及び表示装置には以下の問題点がある。
　表示部及び点灯部は、スイッチ表面の限られた範囲内に形成される。そのため、装備機器によっては正式名称を記載することが難しく、略称や記号を記載する場合がある。したがって、スイッチと対応する装備機器がどのような機能を有するものであるかわかりにくい場合がある。これにより、スイッチを操作する頻度が減少し、装備機器が有効に活用されなくなる。 However, the display unit, the lighting unit, and the display device described above have the following problems.
The display unit and the lighting unit are formed within a limited range on the switch surface. Therefore, it is difficult to write the official name depending on the equipment, and abbreviated names and symbols may be written. Therefore, it may be difficult to understand what function the equipment corresponding to the switch has. As a result, the frequency of operating the switch is reduced, and the equipment is not effectively used.
　また、特許文献１及び特許文献２に示された表示装置においては、説明を表示するディスプレイと、各装備機器と対応したスイッチの両方を備えており、ディスプレイを配するスペースとスイッチを配するスペースとの両方が必要となる。また、ディスプレイの説明を確認した後にスイッチを操作する際に、大幅な視点の移動を伴う場合があり、異なるスイッチを操作する等、誤操作をする場合があり、操作性が低下しやすい。 Moreover, in the display apparatus shown by patent document 1 and patent document 2, it has both the display which displays description, and the switch corresponding to each equipment apparatus, The space which arranges a display, and the space which arranges a switch Both are required. Further, when the switch is operated after confirming the description of the display, there may be a case where a significant movement of the viewpoint is accompanied, and an erroneous operation such as operation of a different switch may be performed, and the operability is likely to be lowered.
　本発明は、上述の背景に鑑みてなされたものであり、操作性を向上すると共に、装備機器が有する機能を理解しやすく、装備機器を有効に活用することができる装備機器制御装置を提供することができる。 The present invention has been made in view of the above-described background, and provides an equipment control apparatus that can improve the operability, easily understand the functions of the equipment, and can effectively use the equipment. be able to.
　本発明の一態様は、車両が有する装備機器の制御を行うための装備機器制御装置であって、
　タッチセンサーを備えたディスプレイ部と、
　該ディスプレイ部の表示を制御するディスプレイ制御装置とを備えており、
　上記ディスプレイ制御装置によって、上記ディスプレイ部に、上記装備機器の配設位置を示す説明図と上記装備機器と対応した操作部とを表示し、該操作部へのタッチ操作に応じて、上記装備機器の制御を行うよう構成されていることを特徴とする装備機器制御装置にある。 One aspect of the present invention is an equipment control device for controlling equipment equipped in a vehicle,
A display unit equipped with a touch sensor;
A display control device for controlling the display of the display unit,
By the display control device, an explanatory diagram showing an arrangement position of the equipment device and an operation unit corresponding to the equipment device are displayed on the display unit, and the equipment device is displayed in response to a touch operation on the operation unit. It is in the equipment control apparatus characterized by performing control of this.
　上記装備機器制御装置は、上記ディスプレイ部に表示した上記操作部と、該操作部に対応する上記装備機器の配設位置を示す説明図とを表示可能に構成されている。このように、上記操作部と上記装備機器とを関連付けて表示することで、上記操作部と対応する上記装備機器を容易に理解することができる。これにより、上記装備機器における機能を理解しやすく、上記装備機器を有効に活用することができる。 The equipment device control apparatus is configured to be able to display the operation unit displayed on the display unit and an explanatory diagram showing an arrangement position of the equipment device corresponding to the operation unit. Thus, by displaying the operation unit and the equipment device in association with each other, the equipment device corresponding to the operation unit can be easily understood. Thereby, it is easy to understand the function in the said equipment, and the said equipment can be utilized effectively.
　また、上記操作部と上記説明図とを一つの上記ディスプレイ部に表示することにより、上記操作部の操作と上記説明図の確認とを、視点を大きく移動することなく行うことができる。これにより、誤操作を防止し操作性を向上することができる。 Further, by displaying the operation unit and the explanatory diagram on one display unit, the operation of the operation unit and the confirmation of the explanatory diagram can be performed without greatly moving the viewpoint. Thereby, an erroneous operation can be prevented and operability can be improved.
　また、上記操作部を上記説明図と共に上記ディスプレイ部に表示することにより、従来必要であった機械式スイッチを廃止することができる。これにより、部品点数の削減及び構造の簡略化をすることができる。また、スイッチの配設スペースが不要となり、インストルメントパネルにおけるデザインの自由度の向上や、スペースの有効活用が可能となる。 In addition, by displaying the operation unit on the display unit together with the explanatory diagram, a mechanical switch that has been conventionally required can be eliminated. Thereby, the number of parts can be reduced and the structure can be simplified. Further, the space for arranging the switch is not required, so that the degree of design freedom in the instrument panel can be improved and the space can be effectively used.
　以上のごとく、上記装備機器制御装置によれば、操作性を向上すると共に、装備機器の機能を理解しやすく、装備機器を有効に活用することができる。 As described above, according to the equipment control device, the operability can be improved, the functions of the equipment can be easily understood, and the equipment can be used effectively.
実施例１における、装備機器制御装置の構成及び各信号を示すブロック図。The block diagram which shows the structure of an equipment apparatus control apparatus and each signal in Example 1. FIG. 実施例１における、ディスプレイ部の表示を示す説明図。FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram illustrating display on a display unit in the first embodiment. 実施例１における、説明用画面の表示を示す説明図。Explanatory drawing which shows the display of the screen for description in Example 1. FIG. ディスプレイ部における、表示の一例を示す説明図。Explanatory drawing which shows an example of a display in a display part.
　上記装備機器制御装置における上記操作部へのタッチ操作に応じて行う装備機器の制御としては、装備機器における作動状態の切り替えや、段階的又は無段階の調整が含まれるものである。切り替え制御としては、例えば、装備機器の作動（ＯＮ）と非作動（ＯＦＦ）の切り替えや、複数のモードの切り替え等がある。また、調整制御としては、例えば、室内灯の光量の調整等がある。 The control of the equipment device performed in response to the touch operation on the operation unit in the equipment device control apparatus includes switching of the operating state of the equipment device and stepwise or stepless adjustment. Examples of the switching control include switching between operation (ON) and non-operation (OFF) of the equipment, switching between a plurality of modes, and the like. Moreover, as adjustment control, there exists adjustment of the light quantity of a room lamp, etc., for example.
　上記装備機器制御装置においては、上記ディスプレイ部に上記装備機器の作動状態を表示する状態表示部を表示可能に構成されていてもよい。この場合には、上記装備機器が作動又は非作動状態のいずれの状態にあるかを容易に把握することができる。 The equipment device control apparatus may be configured to display a state display unit that displays an operating state of the equipment device on the display unit. In this case, it is possible to easily grasp whether the equipment is in an activated state or an inoperative state.
　また、上記ディスプレイ部に上記操作部と対応した上記装備機器に関する詳細説明図及び詳細説明文のいずれか一方又は両方を有する説明用画面を表示可能に構成されていてもよい。この場合には、上記装備機器の配置を示す説明図から得られる情報よりも詳細な説明を、上記説明用画面に記載することにより、上記装備機器の機能をより正確に理解することができる。 Further, the display unit may be configured to be able to display an explanatory screen having either one or both of a detailed explanatory diagram and a detailed explanatory text related to the equipment device corresponding to the operation unit. In this case, the function of the equipment can be understood more accurately by describing the detailed explanation on the explanation screen more than the information obtained from the explanatory diagram showing the arrangement of the equipment.
　また、上記説明用画面を、上記操作部及び上記説明図を表示した画面と別画面として、上記ディスプレイ部に表示させることができる。仮に、上記説明用画面と、上記操作部及び上記説明図とを同一画面として表示した場合、画面表示が雑然とし、操作性の悪化や理解の妨げとなることがある。したがって、上記説明用画面を別画面として表示することで、画面表示の見やすさ及び操作性が悪化することを防止することができる。 Further, the explanation screen can be displayed on the display section as a separate screen from the screen displaying the operation section and the explanatory diagram. If the explanatory screen, the operation unit, and the explanatory diagram are displayed as the same screen, the screen display may be messy, which may hinder operability and understanding. Therefore, by displaying the explanatory screen as a separate screen, it is possible to prevent the visibility and operability of the screen display from being deteriorated.
　また、乗員が上記装備機器の機能を理解している場合には、上記説明用画面を表示することなく、上記操作部をタッチ操作することで迅速に上記装備機器の制御を行うことができる。また、乗員が上記装備機器の機能を理解していない場合には、上記説明用画面を表示させ、上記装備機器の機能を正確に理解した後、上記操作部をタッチ操作し上記装備機器の制御を行うことができる。したがって、乗員における上記装備機器の理解度に応じて、無駄な操作を行うことなく、上記装備機器の制御を行うことができる。 In addition, when the occupant understands the function of the equipment, the equipment can be quickly controlled by touching the operation unit without displaying the explanation screen. In addition, if the passenger does not understand the function of the equipment, display the explanation screen, understand the function of the equipment correctly, and then touch the operation unit to control the equipment. It can be performed. Therefore, according to the degree of understanding of the equipment by the occupant, the equipment can be controlled without performing unnecessary operations.
　また、上記説明用画面内に補助操作部を表示可能に構成されており、上記補助操作部をタッチ操作することによって対応する装備機器の制御を行うよう構成されていてもよい。この場合には、上記説明用画面を表示したまま、上記装備機器の制御を行うことができる。これにより、上記装備機器制御装置の操作性をより向上することができる。 Further, the auxiliary operation unit may be displayed in the explanation screen, and the corresponding equipment device may be controlled by touching the auxiliary operation unit. In this case, the equipment can be controlled while the explanation screen is displayed. Thereby, the operativity of the said equipment apparatus control apparatus can be improved more.
（実施例１）
　本例の装備機器制御装置にかかる実施例について、図１～図４を参照して説明する。
　図１に示すごとく、装備機器制御装置１は、車両が有する装備機器５の制御を行うためのものである。装備機器制御装置１は、タッチセンサー２１を備えたディスプレイ部２と、ディスプレイ部２の表示を制御するディスプレイ制御装置３とを備えている。図１～図２に示すごとく、ディスプレイ制御装置３によって、ディスプレイ部２に、装備機器５（（ａ）～（ｄ））の配設位置を示す説明図３１と装備機器５と対応した操作部４２（（ａ）～（ｄ））とを表示し、操作部４２へのタッチ操作に応じて、装備機器５の制御を行うよう構成されている。 (Example 1)
An embodiment according to the equipment control apparatus of this example will be described with reference to FIGS.
As shown in FIG. 1, the equipment device control apparatus 1 is for controlling the equipment device 5 which a vehicle has. The equipment control device 1 includes a display unit 2 including a touch sensor 21 and a display control device 3 that controls display on the display unit 2. As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the display control device 3 causes the display unit 2 to display the installation position of the equipment 5 ((a) to (d)) on the display unit 2 and the operation unit corresponding to the equipment 5. 42 ((a) to (d)) is displayed, and the equipment 5 is controlled in response to a touch operation on the operation unit 42.
　本例の装備機器制御装置１について、さらに詳細に説明する。
　図１に示すごとく、車室内のセンターコンソール（図示略）に配されたディスプレイ部２は、ディスプレイ制御装置３からの制御によって、種々の画像を表示可能に構成されており、ディスプレイ部２へのタッチ操作を検出するタッチセンサー２１を備えている。 The equipment control device 1 of this example will be described in further detail.
As shown in FIG. 1, the display unit 2 disposed in a center console (not shown) in the vehicle interior is configured to display various images under the control of the display control device 3. A touch sensor 21 that detects a touch operation is provided.
　ディスプレイ部２のタッチセンサー２１は、タッチ操作として、押し操作やスライド操作等の種々の動作、操作の回数、連続操作時間等を検出することができる。ディスプレイ部２は、タッチセンサー２１が検出したタッチ操作を操作信号（Ａ１、Ｂ１、Ｂ３）としてディスプレイ制御装置３へと送信する。本例において、操作部４２のタッチ操作は押し操作により行われ、１度の押し操作で連続して操作部４２に触れる時間が３秒未満の押し操作を単押し操作とし、連続して操作部４２に触れる時間が３秒以上の押し操作を長押し操作として検出するよう設定してある。 The touch sensor 21 of the display unit 2 can detect various operations such as a push operation and a slide operation, the number of operations, a continuous operation time, and the like as a touch operation. The display unit 2 transmits the touch operation detected by the touch sensor 21 to the display control device 3 as operation signals (A1, B1, B3). In this example, the touch operation of the operation unit 42 is performed by a push operation. A push operation in which the operation unit 42 is continuously touched by a single push operation for less than 3 seconds is defined as a single press operation. It is set so that a pressing operation with a time of touching 42 of 3 seconds or more is detected as a long pressing operation.
　図１に示すごとく、ディスプレイ制御装置３は、ディスプレイ部２の表示制御及び装備機器５の作動状態の切り替えを行うよう構成されており、ディスプレイ部２に表示する画像を記憶する記憶手段３１を備えている。 As shown in FIG. 1, the display control device 3 is configured to perform display control of the display unit 2 and switching of the operating state of the equipment 5, and includes a storage unit 31 that stores an image to be displayed on the display unit 2. ing.
　ディスプレイ制御装置３におけるディスプレイ部２の表示制御は、ディスプレイ部２から送信される操作信号（Ｂ１）及び装備機器５の機器側制御装置５１から送信される状態信号（Ａ４、Ｂ７）に応じて、ディスプレイ部２に表示する画像の切り替えを行うよう構成されている。
　また、ディスプレイ制御装置３における装備機器５の作動状態の切り替えは、ディスプレイ部２から送信される操作信号（Ａ１、Ｂ３）に応じて、指示信号（Ａ２、Ｂ４）を装備制御装置５１へと送信することで行われる。 The display control of the display unit 2 in the display control device 3 is performed according to the operation signal (B1) transmitted from the display unit 2 and the state signals (A4, B7) transmitted from the device-side control device 51 of the equipment device 5. An image displayed on the display unit 2 is switched.
In addition, the switching of the operating state of the equipment 5 in the display control device 3 transmits instruction signals (A2, B4) to the equipment control device 51 in accordance with operation signals (A1, B3) transmitted from the display unit 2. It is done by doing.
　ディスプレイ制御装置３の記憶手段３１は、図２及び図３に示す各装備機器５（図１）の配設位置を示す説明図３１と、各装備機器５とそれぞれ対応した操作部４２と、各装備機器５に関するより詳細な説明を記載した説明用画面４４との各画像を記憶している。本例において、装備機器５の配設位置を示す説明図３１は、車両の外観イラストからなる。尚、装備機器５の配設位置によっては、車両室内のイラストや、エンジンルーム内のイラストであってもよいし、透過図や拡大図等、種々の形態で表現することができる。 The storage means 31 of the display control device 3 includes an explanatory diagram 31 showing the arrangement position of each equipment 5 (FIG. 1) shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, an operation unit 42 corresponding to each equipment 5, Each image with the explanation screen 44 describing more detailed explanation regarding the equipment 5 is stored. In this example, explanatory drawing 31 which shows the arrangement | positioning position of the equipment 5 consists of an external appearance illustration of a vehicle. Depending on the arrangement position of the equipment 5, an illustration in the vehicle compartment or an illustration in the engine room may be used, and it can be expressed in various forms such as a transparent view and an enlarged view.
　図２及び図３に示すごとく、各装備機器５に対応してそれぞれ設定される操作部４２は、略矩形状をなしており、対応する装備機器５の名称を記した名称表示部４２２と、装備機器５の作動状態を示す状態表示部４２１とを有している。各名称表示部４２２に記す名称は、正式名称、略称又は記号等であってもよいが、乗員が視認しやすいものであることが好ましい。また、各操作部４２の状態表示部４２１は、対応する装備機器５が作動している場合には点灯表示となり、非作動となっている場合には消灯表示となるように設定してある。 As shown in FIG. 2 and FIG. 3, the operation unit 42 set corresponding to each equipment device 5 has a substantially rectangular shape, and a name display unit 422 indicating the name of the corresponding equipment device 5, And a state display unit 421 indicating the operating state of the equipment 5. The name written on each name display unit 422 may be a formal name, an abbreviation, a symbol, or the like, but it is preferable that the name is easily visible to the passenger. In addition, the status display unit 421 of each operation unit 42 is set to turn on when the corresponding equipment 5 is operating, and to display off when the corresponding equipment 5 is not operating.
　図３に示すごとく、説明用画面４４は、略矩形状をなしており、対応する装備機器５の機能を説明する詳細説明図３４３及び詳細説明文４４４と、対応する装備機器５の操作を行うための補助操作部４４２とを有している。また、説明用画面４４は、対応する操作部４２に向かって延びる指示部４４１を備えている。本例においては、指示部４４１を説明用画面４４の外形における、操作部４２と対応する位置に配してある。これにより、表示された説明用画面４４がどの装備機器５と対応するものであるかをわかりやすくすることができる。
　補助操作部４４２は、操作部４２と同様に略矩形状をなしており、その内側に対応する装備機器５の名称が記された名称表示部４４５を有している。 As shown in FIG. 3, the explanation screen 44 has a substantially rectangular shape, and a detailed explanation diagram 343 and a detailed explanation 444 for explaining the function of the corresponding equipment device 5 and the operation of the corresponding equipment device 5 are performed. And an auxiliary operation unit 442. Further, the explanation screen 44 includes an instruction unit 441 extending toward the corresponding operation unit 42. In this example, the instruction unit 441 is arranged at a position corresponding to the operation unit 42 in the outer shape of the explanation screen 44. Thereby, it can be made easy to understand which equipment 5 the displayed explanation screen 44 corresponds to.
The auxiliary operation unit 442 has a substantially rectangular shape like the operation unit 42 and includes a name display unit 445 on which the name of the corresponding equipment 5 is written.
　本例において装備機器制御装置１によって制御される装備機器５は、ＡＦＳ（５（ａ））、接近通報（５（ｂ））、プリクラッシュ（５（ｃ））、クリアランスソナー（５（ｄ））の４つとした。尚、ＡＦＳとは、Ａｄａｐｔｉｖｅ　Ｆｒｏｎｔ　Ｌｉｇｈｔｉｎｇ　Ｓｙｓｔｅｍの略称であり、車両が曲進する際に、前照灯の光軸方向をハンドルの操舵方向に向け、進行方向に光を照射することで視認性の向上を図るものである。また、図２及び図３に示すごとく、クリアランスソナーと対応する操作部４２（ｄ）の名称表示部４２２には略称であるクリソナと記した。
　尚、上述の装備機器５（（ａ）～（ｄ））は、一例であり、装備機器制御装置１は種々の装備機器の制御に用いることができる。 In this example, the equipment 5 controlled by the equipment control device 1 includes AFS (5 (a)), approach notification (5 (b)), pre-crash (5 (c)), clearance sonar (5 (d) 4). AFS is an abbreviation for Adaptive Front Lighting System. When the vehicle turns, the optical axis direction of the headlamp is directed to the steering direction of the steering wheel, and light is emitted in the traveling direction. It is intended to improve. As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the name display unit 422 of the operation unit 42 (d) corresponding to the clearance sonar is described as an abbreviation “crisona”.
The above-described equipment 5 ((a) to (d)) is an example, and the equipment control device 1 can be used for controlling various equipment.
　図１に示すごとく、各装備機器５を制御する機器側制御装置５１は、１つの電子制御ユニットにより構成されている。機器側制御装置５１は、ディスプレイ制御装置３からの指示によって、各装備機器５の作動状態の切り替えが可能であると共に、その作動状態に応じた状態信号（Ａ４、Ｂ７）をディスプレイ制御装置３へと送信するよう構成されている。本例においては、機器側制御装置５１を１つの電子制御ユニットにより構成したが、各装備機器にそれぞれ機器側制御装置を設けてもよい。 As shown in FIG. 1, the device-side control device 51 that controls each equipment device 5 is composed of one electronic control unit. The device-side control device 51 can switch the operation state of each equipment device 5 according to an instruction from the display control device 3, and also sends a state signal (A4, B7) corresponding to the operation state to the display control device 3. And is configured to send. In this example, the device-side control device 51 is configured by one electronic control unit, but each device may be provided with a device-side control device.
　次に、本例の装備機器制御装置１の操作方法及び制御について説明する。
　操作の一例として、ＡＦＳの作動状態の切り替え及び説明用画面の表示の方法を以下に示す。 Next, an operation method and control of the equipment control device 1 of this example will be described.
As an example of the operation, a method for switching the operation state of the AFS and displaying the explanation screen will be described below.
　図２に示すごとく、ディスプレイ部２には、各装備機器５と対応する４つの操作部４２と、各装備機器５の配設位置を示す説明図３１とを表示する。このとき、ＡＦＳと対応する操作部４２（ａ）の状態表示部４２１は、ＡＦＳの作動状態に応じて点灯又は消灯表示にする。尚、図２に示す状態表示部４２１は、消灯表示であり、ＡＦＳが非作動であることを示している。 As shown in FIG. 2, the display unit 2 displays four operation units 42 corresponding to the respective equipment 5 and an explanatory diagram 31 showing an arrangement position of each equipment 5. At this time, the state display unit 421 of the operation unit 42 (a) corresponding to the AFS is turned on or off according to the operation state of the AFS. Note that the status display unit 421 shown in FIG. 2 is turned off and indicates that the AFS is inactive.
　本例においては、図２に示すごとく、各操作部４２（（ａ）～（ｂ））と各装備機器５（（ａ）～（ｂ））との対応をよりわかりやすくするために、説明図３１における各装備機器５の配設位置と対応する各操作部４２とを線４３によって繋いである。 In this example, as shown in FIG. 2, in order to make the correspondence between each operation unit 42 ((a) to (b)) and each equipment device 5 ((a) to (b)) easier to understand, The arrangement positions of the respective equipment 5 in FIG. 31 and the corresponding operation units 42 are connected by a line 43.
　まず、ＡＦＳを作動状態へと切り替える操作及び制御について説明する。
　乗員によって、ＡＦＳと対応した操作部４２（ａ）の単押し操作が行われると、ディスプレイ部２のタッチセンサー２１がこれを検出する。そして、ディスプレイ部２は、図１に示すごとく、単押し操作に応じた操作信号Ａ１をディスプレイ制御装置３へと送信する。 First, the operation and control for switching the AFS to the operating state will be described.
When the occupant performs a single press operation on the operation unit 42 (a) corresponding to the AFS, the touch sensor 21 of the display unit 2 detects this. And the display part 2 transmits the operation signal A1 according to single press operation to the display control apparatus 3, as shown in FIG.
　操作信号Ａ１を受信したディスプレイ制御装置３は、操作信号Ａ１に含まれる動作及び連続操作時間に関する情報を基に、タッチ操作を単押し操作と判定する。そして、ディスプレイ制御装置３は、ＡＦＳの作動状態を切り替えるための指示信号Ａ２を機器側制御装置５１へと送信する。 The display control device 3 that has received the operation signal A1 determines that the touch operation is a single press operation based on the information regarding the operation and the continuous operation time included in the operation signal A1. The display control device 3 transmits an instruction signal A2 for switching the operation state of the AFS to the device-side control device 51.
　指示信号Ａ２を受信した機器側制御装置５１は、制御信号Ａ３を送信しＡＦＳを作動させる。これと同時に、機器側制御装置５１は、ＡＦＳの状態を示す状態信号Ａ４を、ディスプレイ制御装置３へと送信する。
　状態信号Ａ４を受信したディスプレイ制御装置３は、ディスプレイ部２へ点灯表示を切り替えるよう制御信号Ａ５を送信し、図２に示す操作部４２（ａ）が有する状態表示部４２１を点灯表示させる。 The device-side control device 51 that has received the instruction signal A2 transmits the control signal A3 to activate the AFS. At the same time, the device-side control device 51 transmits a status signal A4 indicating the AFS status to the display control device 3.
The display control device 3 that has received the status signal A4 transmits a control signal A5 to switch the lighting display to the display unit 2, and causes the status display unit 421 of the operation unit 42 (a) shown in FIG.
　この状態から、再度、操作部４２（ａ）を単押し操作すると、ＡＦＳにおける作動状態が非作動へと切り替えられ、状態表示部４２１は消灯表示となる。 From this state, when the operation unit 42 (a) is operated once again, the operation state in the AFS is switched to non-operation, and the state display unit 421 is turned off.
　次に、ＡＦＳに関する説明用画面４４を、ディスプレイ２に表示させる操作について説明する。
　乗員によって、ＡＦＳと対応した操作部４２（ａ）の長押し操作が行われると、これをディスプレイ部２のタッチセンサー２１が検出する。そして、ディスプレイ部２は、これに応じた操作信号Ｂ１をディスプレイ制御装置３へと送信する。 Next, an operation for displaying the explanation screen 44 relating to AFS on the display 2 will be described.
When a long press operation of the operation unit 42 (a) corresponding to the AFS is performed by the occupant, this is detected by the touch sensor 21 of the display unit 2. And the display part 2 transmits the operation signal B1 according to this to the display control apparatus 3. FIG.
　操作信号Ｂ１を受信したディスプレイ制御装置３は、操作信号Ｂ１に含まれる動作及び連続操作時間に関する情報を基に、タッチ操作を長押し操作と判定する。これに応じて、ディスプレイ制御装置３は、ディスプレイ部２へ制御信号Ｂ２を送信し、ディスプレイ部２にＡＦＳの説明用画面４４（図３）を表示する。 The display control device 3 that has received the operation signal B1 determines that the touch operation is a long press operation based on the information regarding the operation and the continuous operation time included in the operation signal B1. In response to this, the display control device 3 transmits a control signal B2 to the display unit 2 and displays an AFS explanation screen 44 (FIG. 3) on the display unit 2.
　説明用画面４４は、上述のごとく、補助操作部４４２を有しており、乗員が補助操作部４４２をタッチ操作することによっても、ＡＦＳの作動状態の切り替えを行うことができる。補助操作部４４２においては、押し操作の連続操作時間に関わらず、ＡＦＳにおける作動状態の切り替えを行うように設定してある。したがって、タッチセンサー２１が補助操作部４４２における押し操作を検知すると、ディスプレイ部２は、これに応じた操作信号Ｂ３をディスプレイ制御装置３へと送信する。 As described above, the explanation screen 44 has the auxiliary operation unit 442, and the operation state of the AFS can also be switched by the occupant touching the auxiliary operation unit 442. The auxiliary operation unit 442 is set to switch the operation state in the AFS regardless of the continuous operation time of the push operation. Therefore, when the touch sensor 21 detects a pressing operation on the auxiliary operation unit 442, the display unit 2 transmits an operation signal B3 corresponding thereto to the display control device 3.
　操作信号Ｂ３を受信したディスプレイ制御装置３は、機器側制御装置５１へ指示信号Ｂ４を送信し、これと同時に、ディスプレイ部２へ制御信号Ｂ５を送信する。 The display control device 3 that has received the operation signal B3 transmits an instruction signal B4 to the device-side control device 51, and simultaneously transmits a control signal B5 to the display unit 2.
　指示信号Ｂ４を受信した機器側制御装置５１は、ＡＦＳへ制御信号Ｂ６を送信し作動状態の切り替えが行われる。これと同時に、機器側制御装置５１は、ＡＦＳの状態を示す状態信号Ｂ７を、ディスプレイ制御装置３へと送信する。
　状態信号Ｂ７を受信したディスプレイ制御装置３は、ディスプレイ部２へ制御信号Ｂ８を送信し、操作部４２が有する状態表示部４２１の表示の切り替えを行う。 The device-side control device 51 that has received the instruction signal B4 transmits the control signal B6 to the AFS, and the operation state is switched. At the same time, the device-side control device 51 transmits a status signal B7 indicating the AFS status to the display control device 3.
The display control device 3 that has received the status signal B7 transmits a control signal B8 to the display unit 2, and switches the display of the status display unit 421 of the operation unit 42.
　本例の装備機器制御装置１は、ディスプレイ部２に表示した操作部４２と、操作部４２に対応する装備機器５の配設位置を示す説明図４１とを表示可能に構成されている。このように、操作部４２と装備機器５とを関連付けて表示することで、操作部４２と対応する装備機器５を容易に理解することができる。これにより、装備機器５における機能を理解しやすく、装備機器５を有効に活用することができる。 The equipment control apparatus 1 of this example is configured to be able to display an operation unit 42 displayed on the display unit 2 and an explanatory diagram 41 showing an arrangement position of the equipment 5 corresponding to the operation unit 42. Thus, by displaying the operation unit 42 and the equipment device 5 in association with each other, the equipment device 5 corresponding to the operation unit 42 can be easily understood. Thereby, it is easy to understand the function in the equipment 5 and the equipment 5 can be used effectively.
　また、操作部４２と説明図４１とを一つのディスプレイ部２に表示することにより、操作部４２の操作と説明図４１の確認とを、視点を大きく移動することなく行うことができる。これにより、誤操作を防止し操作性を向上することができる。 Further, by displaying the operation unit 42 and the explanatory diagram 41 on the single display unit 2, the operation of the operation unit 42 and the confirmation of the explanatory diagram 41 can be performed without largely moving the viewpoint. Thereby, an erroneous operation can be prevented and operability can be improved.
　また、操作部４２を説明図４１と共にディスプレイ部２に表示することにより、従来必要であった機械式スイッチを廃止することができる。これにより、部品点数の削減及び構造の簡略化をすることができる。また、スイッチの配設スペースが不要となり、インストルメントパネルにおけるデザインの自由度の向上や、スペースの有効活用が可能となる。 Further, by displaying the operation unit 42 on the display unit 2 together with the explanatory diagram 41, the mechanical switch that has been conventionally required can be eliminated. Thereby, the number of parts can be reduced and the structure can be simplified. Further, the space for arranging the switch is not required, so that the degree of design freedom in the instrument panel can be improved and the space can be effectively used.
　また、ディスプレイ部２に装備機器５の作動状態を表示する状態表示部４２１を表示可能に構成されている。これにより、装備機器５が作動と非作動のいずれの状態にあるかを容易に把握することができる。 Also, the display unit 2 is configured to be able to display a state display unit 421 that displays the operating state of the equipment 5. Thereby, it can be easily grasped whether the equipment 5 is in an activated state or an inoperative state.
　また、装備機器５の配置を示す説明図４１から得られる情報よりも詳細な説明を、説明用画面４４に記載することにより、装備機器５の機能をより正確に理解することができる。 In addition, by describing a detailed description on the explanation screen 44 from the information obtained from the explanatory diagram 41 showing the arrangement of the equipment 5, the function of the equipment 5 can be understood more accurately.
　また、説明用画面４４を、操作部５及び説明図４１を表示した画面と別画面として、ディスプレイ部２に表示させることができる。仮に、説明用画面４４と、操作部４２及び説明図４１とを同一画面として表示した場合、画面表示が雑然とし、操作性の悪化や理解の妨げとなることがある。したがって、説明用画面４４を別画面として表示することで、画面表示の見やすさ及び操作性が悪化することを防止することができる。 Further, the explanation screen 44 can be displayed on the display unit 2 as a screen different from the screen on which the operation unit 5 and the explanation diagram 41 are displayed. If the explanatory screen 44, the operation unit 42, and the explanatory diagram 41 are displayed as the same screen, the screen display may be cluttered, resulting in deterioration of operability and hindering understanding. Therefore, by displaying the explanation screen 44 as a separate screen, it is possible to prevent the visibility and operability of the screen display from being deteriorated.
　また、乗員が装備機器５の機能を理解している場合には、説明用画面４４を表示することなく、操作部４２をタッチ操作することで迅速に装備機器５の制御を行うことができる。また、乗員が装備機器５の機能を理解していない場合には、説明用画面４４を表示させ、装備機器５の機能を正確に理解した後、操作部４２をタッチ操作し装備機器５の制御を行うことができる。したがって、乗員における装備機器５の理解度に応じて、無駄な操作を行うことなく、装備機器５の制御を行うことができる。 Further, when the passenger understands the function of the equipment 5, the equipment 5 can be quickly controlled by touching the operation unit 42 without displaying the explanation screen 44. If the passenger does not understand the function of the equipment 5, the explanation screen 44 is displayed, and after understanding the function of the equipment 5 accurately, the operation unit 42 is touched to control the equipment 5. It can be performed. Therefore, according to the degree of understanding of the equipment 5 by the passenger, the equipment 5 can be controlled without performing unnecessary operations.
　また、説明用画面４４内に補助操作部４４２を表示可能に構成されており、補助操作部４４２をタッチ操作することによって対応する装備機器５における作動状態の切り替えを行うよう構成されている。そのため、説明用画面４４を表示したまま、装備機器５の制御を行うことができる。これにより、装備機器制御装置１の操作性をより向上することができる。 Further, the auxiliary operation unit 442 can be displayed in the explanation screen 44, and the operation state of the corresponding equipment 5 is switched by touching the auxiliary operation unit 442. Therefore, the equipment 5 can be controlled with the explanation screen 44 displayed. Thereby, the operativity of the equipment control apparatus 1 can be improved more.
　以上のごとく、本例の装備機器制御装置１によれば、スイッチの配置スペースを廃止可能であり、車両が有する装備機器５を確実かつ容易に操作することができる。 As described above, according to the equipment control device 1 of the present example, the switch arrangement space can be eliminated, and the equipment 5 included in the vehicle can be operated reliably and easily.
　本例においては、装備機器制御装置１専用のディスプレイ部２及びディスプレイ制御装置３を備えているが、車載ナビゲーションシステム等により構成することもできる。また、ディスプレイ部２の配設位置は、上記のセンターコンソール以外にも、インストルメントパネル、メータパネル等の種々の位置に配設することができる。また、ディスプレイ部２の配設位置を移動可能に構成されていてもよい。 In this example, the display device 2 and the display control device 3 dedicated to the equipment control device 1 are provided, but it can also be constituted by an in-vehicle navigation system or the like. In addition to the center console, the display unit 2 can be arranged at various positions such as an instrument panel and a meter panel. Moreover, you may be comprised so that the arrangement | positioning position of the display part 2 can be moved.
　また、上記の装備機器制御装置１のおける操作部、説明図、説明用画面等は、一例であり、各画像は種々のデザインや配置により構成することができる。また、本例においては、操作部と対応する装備機器の配設位置とを両者を結ぶ線により関連付けたが、図４に示すごとく、操作部と対応する装備機器の配設位置とを点灯させる等、種々の表示を用いることができる。 In addition, the operation unit, the explanatory diagram, the explanatory screen, and the like in the equipment control apparatus 1 described above are examples, and each image can be configured by various designs and arrangements. In this example, the operation unit and the corresponding installation position of the equipment device are associated with each other by a line connecting the both. However, as shown in FIG. 4, the operation unit and the corresponding installation position of the equipment device are turned on. Various displays can be used.

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  1. 　車両が有する装備機器の制御を行うための装備機器制御装置であって、
    　タッチセンサーを備えたディスプレイ部と、
    　該ディスプレイ部の表示を制御するディスプレイ制御装置とを備えており、
    　上記ディスプレイ制御装置によって、上記ディスプレイ部に、上記装備機器の配設位置を示す説明図と上記装備機器と対応した操作部とを表示し、該操作部へのタッチ操作に応じて、上記装備機器の制御を行うよう構成されていることを特徴とする装備機器制御装置。     An equipment control device for controlling equipment equipped in a vehicle,
    A display unit equipped with a touch sensor;
    A display control device for controlling the display of the display unit,
    By the display control device, an explanatory diagram showing an arrangement position of the equipment device and an operation unit corresponding to the equipment device are displayed on the display unit, and the equipment device is displayed in response to a touch operation on the operation unit. An equipment control device configured to perform control of the equipment.
  2. 　請求項１に記載の装備機器制御装置において、上記ディスプレイ部に上記装備機器の作動状態を表示する状態表示部を表示可能に構成されていることを特徴とする装備機器制御装置。 2. The equipment control apparatus according to claim 1, wherein a state display unit that displays an operation state of the equipment is displayed on the display unit.
  3. 　請求項１又は２に記載の装備機器制御装置において、上記ディスプレイ部に上記操作部と対応した上記装備機器に関する詳細説明図及び詳細説明文のいずれか一方又は両方を有する説明用画面を表示可能に構成されていることを特徴とする装備機器制御装置。 3. The equipment control apparatus according to claim 1 or 2, wherein an explanation screen having one or both of a detailed explanation diagram and a detailed explanation regarding the equipment corresponding to the operation section can be displayed on the display section. An equipment control device characterized by being configured.
  4. 　請求項３に記載の装備機器制御装置において、上記説明用画面内に補助操作部を表示可能に構成されており、上記補助操作部をタッチ操作することによって対応する装備機器の制御を行うよう構成されていることを特徴とする装備機器制御装置。 4. The equipment control apparatus according to claim 3, wherein an auxiliary operation unit can be displayed in the explanation screen, and the corresponding equipment is controlled by touching the auxiliary operation unit. Equipment control device characterized by being.
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