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WO2014021063A1
WO2014021063A1 PCT/JP2013/068693 JP2013068693W WO2014021063A1 WO 2014021063 A1 WO2014021063 A1 WO 2014021063A1 JP 2013068693 W JP2013068693 W JP 2013068693W WO 2014021063 A1 WO2014021063 A1 WO 2014021063A1
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輝子 石川
雅基 加藤
太田　聡
郁代 笹島
貴之 波田野
広川　拓郎
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  • the present invention relates to an operating device mounted on a vehicle.
  • a display unit that displays a plurality of options for selecting the processing content of a vehicle-mounted device and a steering spoke that constitutes a steering wheel are installed and divided into a substantially similar shape to the display content of the display unit.
  • Input operation means for generating operation information indicating a detection area corresponding to the contact position of the operation finger of the operator, and the operator based on the operation information generated by the input operation means.
  • a technique for determining an option corresponding to a detection area corresponding to the contact position of the operating finger and controlling a vehicle-mounted device is disclosed.
  • an object of the present invention is to provide an operation device capable of performing an intuitive operation.
  • the present invention provides an input unit including an operation surface having a plurality of operation regions, and a sensor unit capable of detecting a contact position of a detected object with respect to the operation surface; Display means comprising a plurality of display areas; Control means for controlling a predetermined electronic device based on a contact position of the detected object detected by the sensor unit and switching a display image displayed in at least one of the plurality of display areas.
  • An operating device The plurality of display areas are arranged three-dimensionally, The plurality of operation areas are three-dimensionally formed, At least one of the plurality of operation areas has a shape substantially similar to any one of the plurality of display areas.
  • An input means comprising: an operation surface having a plurality of operation regions; and a sensor unit capable of detecting a contact position of the detected object with respect to the operation surface; Display means comprising a plurality of display areas; Control means for controlling a predetermined electronic device based on a contact position of the detected object detected by the sensor unit and switching a display image displayed in at least one of the plurality of display areas.
  • the plurality of display areas are arranged three-dimensionally, The plurality of operation areas are three-dimensionally formed,
  • the first three-dimensional identification unit that is formed on the operation surface and divides the plurality of operation areas has a shape substantially similar to the shape of the second three-dimensional identification unit that divides the plurality of display areas. .
  • the input means is mounted on a steering wheel,
  • the plurality of display areas are arranged above the input means, At least one of the plurality of operation areas has a shape substantially similar to the shape of the display area located above the operation area.
  • the input means is mounted on a steering wheel,
  • the plurality of display areas are arranged above the input means,
  • the first three-dimensional identification unit has a shape substantially similar to the shape of the second three-dimensional identification unit located above the first three-dimensional identification unit.
  • the plurality of operation areas are formed so as to have different surface tactile sensations.
  • At least one of the plurality of operation areas is characterized in that a design part imitating a part of any shape of the plurality of display areas is formed on the surface thereof.
  • the control means causes the display means to display an emphasized image that emphasizes a display area in cooperation with an operation area in contact with the detected object, based on the contact position of the detected object detected by the sensor unit.
  • the display means displays an icon image having a predetermined shape as the display image in at least one of the plurality of display areas, and at least one of the plurality of operation areas is a three-dimensional image that is substantially similar to the icon image.
  • An icon operation unit having a simple shape is formed.
  • the display means includes a projection type display that emits display light, and a plurality of screens that form the plurality of display areas and project the display light to display the display image.
  • control means is characterized in that the display image is switched at a direction and a speed substantially coincident with a locus of the detected object detected by the sensor unit.
  • the present invention enables an intuitive operation.
  • the figure which shows the electrical structure of the operating device which is embodiment of this invention.
  • the operating device is an operating device 1000 mounted on the vehicle 1 shown in FIG.
  • the control unit (control means) 300 performs various operations in accordance with the operation of the in-vehicle electronic device.
  • the display device (display means) 500 displays an image corresponding to the result of the operation or various operations.
  • the vehicle 1 includes a steering 10.
  • the steering 10 is a part of the steering device of the vehicle 1, and includes a main body 11 and a steering wheel 12.
  • the main body 11 is a spoke connected to a steering shaft (not shown) of the vehicle 1, and includes a first input device 100 on the right side and a second input device 200 on the left side when viewed from the user.
  • the main body 31 is formed with attachment holes (not shown) that match the shapes of the first and second input devices 100 and 200, respectively. By attaching the first and second input devices 100 and 200 to the respective mounting holes, only the operation surfaces described later of the first and second input devices 100 and 200 are exposed.
  • the steering wheel 12 is a ring-shaped member attached to the main body 11 and gripped when the driver steers the vehicle 1.
  • the in-vehicle electronic device 20 is an audio device, a car navigation device, or the like, and is detachably arranged in the vehicle 1 by a cradle placed on a dashboard or the like in addition to an electronic device fitted in the instrument panel of the vehicle 1. And an electronic device that is simply brought into the vehicle 1 to be operated in the vehicle 1 and includes a high-function mobile phone called a smartphone.
  • the in-vehicle electronic device 20 is electrically connected to a control unit 300 described later, and operates according to a control signal received from the control unit 300. In addition, an image corresponding to the operation of the in-vehicle electronic device 20 is displayed in a display area described later of the display device 500.
  • the operation device 1000 includes a first input device 100, a second input device 200, a control unit 300, a storage unit 400, and a display device 500.
  • FIG. 3 is a front view and a sectional view showing the first input device 100.
  • the first input device 100 includes a contact sensor 110 and a switch device 120.
  • the touch pad device detects a position where a thumb or the like touches the operation surface under the control of the control unit 300 described later, and includes a front cover 111, a sensor sheet (sensor unit) 112, and a spacer 113.
  • the front cover 111 is formed in a sheet shape from a light-shielding insulating material such as a synthetic resin, and is positioned on the operation surface 111a touched by a user's finger or the like when a touch operation or a gesture operation is performed, and on the periphery of the operation surface 111a. And a peripheral edge portion 111b which is covered with a case or the like (not shown) and cannot be touched by a user's finger or the like. As shown in FIG. 3, a step portion 111c is formed on the operation surface 111a.
  • the operation surface 111a has a first operation region R1 and a second operation region having different depth positions with respect to the step portion 111c.
  • the operation area R2 is three-dimensionally formed. That is, the stepped portion 111c serves as a first three-dimensional identification unit that divides the first and second operation regions R1 and R2 on the operation surface 111a.
  • the first operation region R1 is an operation region located below the stepped portion 111c of the operation surface 111a, and includes a flat portion 111d that is a planar portion of the operation surface 111a, and the first operation region R1. And a hollow portion 111e that is recessed in a circular shape so as to sink in the back side direction from the flat surface portion 111d.
  • the “front side” means the user side with respect to the first input device 100 as shown by the double-ended arrows in FIG. 3B, and the “back side” means the opposite side.
  • region R2 is an operation area
  • the sensor sheet 112 is a projected capacitive sensor sheet having a plurality of sensors 1120 (detection electrodes) for detecting the position of a detection target such as a finger, and is located on the back side of the front cover 111.
  • the sensor 1120 is made of a translucent material, and the sensor sheet 112 is light transmissive.
  • the sensor sheet 112 includes a layer having a first sensor array 112a for detecting the position of the detected object in the X direction, and a first layer for detecting the position of the detected object in the Y direction. It is schematically configured by superposing layers having two sensor rows 112b. By combining the first sensor row 112a and the second sensor row 112b, the sensor 1120 is arranged in a matrix on the sensor sheet 112 as a result.
  • the first sensor row 112a and the second sensor row 112b are each electrically connected to a control unit 300 described later.
  • the control part 300 can detect the change of the electrostatic capacitance in each sensor.
  • the control unit 300 calculates an input coordinate value (X, Y) indicating the contact position of the detection target based on the change in capacitance.
  • the input coordinate value is a coordinate value in the XY coordinate system of each sensor 1120 set in advance on the operation surface.
  • the input coordinate values are the X coordinate assigned to the center of gravity position of the distribution of changes in capacitance in the X direction (for example, the position of the sensor 1120 where the capacitance is higher than a certain threshold value and the largest), and the Y direction. And the Y coordinate assigned to the position of the center of gravity of the distribution of the change in the electrostatic capacity (for example, the position of the sensor 1120 where the electrostatic capacity is higher than a certain threshold value and the largest).
  • the control unit 300 calculates the input coordinate value (X, Y) by calculating the X coordinate and the Y coordinate.
  • the sensor sheet 112 is integrally formed with the surface cover 111 by drawing to be processed into the same shape as the surface cover 111 (see FIG. 3B).
  • the surface cover 111 and the sensor sheet 112 become like a single sheet, and the stepped portions 111c, the flat surface portion 111d, the recessed portion 111e, the raised portion 111f, etc. of the operation surface are provided.
  • the shape is composed of a bent portion of the single sheet.
  • the back surface of the front cover 111 and the front surface of the sensor sheet 112 come into contact with each other by being integrally molded in this way.
  • the sensor 1120 is arranged corresponding to the step shape of the front cover 111. Since the sensor 1120 is arranged in this way, even when the gesture operation is performed on the operation surface having a stepped shape such as the stepped portion 111c, the control unit 300 changes the capacitance of each sensor. It can be detected.
  • the spacer 113 is located on the back side of the sensor sheet 112, and is formed in accordance with the shape of the integrally formed surface cover 111 and sensor sheet 112 as shown in FIG. This is a member that retains these shapes when pressure is applied from the front side.
  • the switch device 120 is located on the back side of the contact sensor 110 and is electrically connected to the control unit 300.
  • a pressing operation When the user performs an operation of pressing the operation surface of the first input device 100 (hereinafter referred to as a pressing operation), the switch device 120 is pressed and transmits a predetermined input signal to the control unit 300.
  • the pressing operation is performed when control different from control by touch operation or gesture operation on the operation surface of the first input device 100 is executed.
  • the first input device 100 is attached to the main body 11 of the steering 10 by, for example, a case (not shown) of the contact sensor 110 being welded to the main body 11 with a soft resin. By being attached in this way, when the user presses the operation surface, the contact sensor 110 sinks and the switch device 120 is pressed.
  • the first input device 100 is configured by the above units.
  • FIG. 5 is a front view and a sectional view showing the second input device 200.
  • the second input device 200 has the same configuration as the first input device 100 and includes a contact sensor 210 and a switch device 220.
  • the contact sensor 210 is a touch pad device similar to the contact sensor 110, and includes a surface cover 211, a sensor sheet 212, and a spacer 213.
  • the front cover 211 is formed in a sheet shape from a light-shielding insulating material such as a synthetic resin, and is positioned on the operation surface 211a touched by a user's finger or the like when a touch operation or a gesture operation is performed, and on the periphery of the operation surface 211a And a peripheral portion 211b that is covered with a case or the like (not shown) and cannot be touched by a user's finger or the like. As shown in FIG. 5, the entire operation surface 211a is raised from the peripheral edge 211b to the front side, and a stepped portion 211c is formed.
  • a light-shielding insulating material such as a synthetic resin
  • the operation surface 211a is divided
  • the third operation region R3 is an operation region located on the lower side of the operation surface 211a with respect to the stepped portion 211c.
  • the third operation region R3 includes a planar portion 211d that is a planar portion of the operation surface 211a and the third operation region R3. And a hollow portion 211e that is recessed in a circular shape so as to sink in the back side direction from the flat surface portion 211d.
  • the “front side” means the user side with respect to the second input device 200 as shown by the double-ended arrows in FIG. 5B, and the “back side” means the opposite side.
  • region R4 is an operation area
  • the sensor sheet 212 is a projected capacitance type sensor sheet having a plurality of sensors (detection electrodes) for detecting the position of an object to be detected such as a finger. Located on the side.
  • the sensor is made of a translucent material, and the sensor sheet 212 is light transmissive.
  • the spacer 213 is located on the back side of the sensor sheet 212, and is formed in accordance with the shape of the integrally formed surface cover 211 and sensor sheet 212 as shown in FIG. This is a member that retains these shapes when pressure is applied from the front side.
  • the switch device 220 is located on the back side of the contact sensor 210 and is electrically connected to the control unit 300.
  • a pressing operation When the user performs an operation of pressing the operation surface of the second input device 200 (hereinafter referred to as a pressing operation), the switch device 220 is pressed and transmits a predetermined input signal to the control unit 300.
  • the pressing operation is performed when a control different from the control by the touch operation or the gesture operation on the operation surface of the second input device 200 is executed.
  • the second input device 200 is configured by the above units.
  • control unit 300 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) and the like, and executes an operation program stored in the storage unit 400 to perform various processes and controls. At least a part of the control unit 300 may be configured by various dedicated circuits such as an ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit).
  • ASIC Application Specific Integrated Circuit
  • the storage unit 400 includes a ROM (Read Only Memory), a RAM (Random Access Memory), a flash memory, and the like.
  • the work area of the CPU that configures the control unit 300, a program area that stores an operation program executed by the CPU, and data It functions as an area.
  • the program area stores operation programs such as a program for executing vehicle-mounted electronic device control processing, which will be described later, and a program for executing display device control processing.
  • a virtual operation area In the data area, a virtual operation area, execution conditions, corresponding operation data, image data, and the like are stored in advance.
  • the virtual operation area is an area that is set by virtually dividing the operation surface of the first and second input devices 100 and 200.
  • the operation surfaces 111a and 211a are mainly configured by the stepped portion 111c, Operation areas R1 to R4 that are divided vertically with respect to 211c are set.
  • the virtual operation area may include an area indicating the depressions 111e and 211e.
  • the execution condition is data serving as a trigger for transmitting a control signal to the in-vehicle electronic device 20 in each virtual operation region, that is, for controlling the in-vehicle electronic device 20.
  • the execution condition includes a condition as to whether or not it is a specific locus, a condition as to whether or not a predetermined virtual operation area has been touched, and a condition as to whether or not a pressing operation has been detected.
  • a plurality of execution conditions can be set for each virtual operation area. For example, a condition for whether or not a specific locus is set and a condition for whether or not a pressing operation is detected are set for the same virtual operation area. May be.
  • the “specific trajectory” is, for example, a substantially arc-shaped trajectory along the raised portions 111f and 211f.
  • Corresponding operation data is data of a control signal that causes the in-vehicle electronic device 20 to execute a predetermined operation.
  • the image data is image signal data that causes the display device 500 to display a predetermined display image.
  • the control unit 300 performs control to update a display image to be displayed on the display device 500 based on an operation on the first and second input devices 100 and 200 and a predetermined operation of the in-vehicle electronic device 20 according to the operation. .
  • storage part 400 is suitably stored as a default value or a user's own operation using a known data registration method.
  • FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing the display device 500.
  • the display device 500 is disposed in front of the user and above the steering 10, and includes a projector (projection display) 510, a mirror 520, a first screen 530, a second screen 540, and a third screen.
  • a screen 550, a fourth screen 560, a fifth screen 570, and a screen holder 580 are provided.
  • the projector 510 emits display light L indicating a display image toward the first to fifth screens 530 to 570.
  • display light L indicating a display image toward the first to fifth screens 530 to 570.
  • liquid crystal that forms display light L by transmitting light from a light source through a liquid crystal panel. Consists of a projector. A plurality of projectors 510 may be provided.
  • the mirror 520 is a reflecting member formed by depositing a metal such as aluminum on a resin material such as polycarbonate to form a reflecting surface.
  • the display light L emitted from the projector 510 is reflected by the mirror 520 and projected onto the first to fifth screens 530 to 570.
  • the first to fifth screens 530 to 570 constitute display areas on which the display light L emitted from the projector 510 is projected to display (display) display images.
  • the first to fifth screens 530 to 570 are reflection screens that reflect the display light L and display a display image, and have a three-dimensional shape including a plane, a curved surface, a spherical surface, or a combination thereof.
  • the first screen 530 is a screen located in the center, and has a first display area for displaying vehicle information such as vehicle speed, engine speed, remaining fuel, electric energy, travel distance, and navigation information as a display image.
  • the second screen 540 is a screen located on the lower right side when viewed from the user side.
  • the second screen 540 cooperates with the first operation region R1 of the first input device 100 to display the first operation as a display image.
  • a second display area that displays information related to the operation of the region R1 or the operation of the in-vehicle electronic device 20 associated with the operation is configured.
  • the third screen 550 is a screen located on the upper right side when viewed from the user side, and displays various indicators and warnings as a display image.
  • the second operation area of the first input device 100 is displayed.
  • a third display area for displaying information on the operation of the second operation area R2 or the operation of the in-vehicle electronic device 20 associated with this operation as a display image is configured.
  • the fourth screen 560 is a screen located on the lower left side when viewed from the user side. As described later, the fourth screen 560 cooperates with the third operation region R3 of the second input device 200 to display a third operation as a display image. A fourth display area that displays information related to the operation of the region R3 or the operation of the in-vehicle electronic device 20 associated with the operation is configured.
  • the fifth screen 570 is a screen located on the upper left side when viewed from the user side, displays various indicators and warnings as display images, and, as will be described later, a fourth operation area of the second input device 100.
  • a fifth display region is configured to display information related to the operation of the fourth operation region R4 or the operation of the in-vehicle electronic device 20 associated with this operation.
  • the first to fifth screens 530 to 570 are respectively held in a three-dimensional manner, that is, with a space therebetween in the depth direction, by being held by a plurality of holding surfaces provided with steps of the screen holder 580 and having different positions in the depth direction. The positions are arranged differently.
  • the second and fourth screens 540 and 560 are positioned on the first front side (user side) with a space between the first screen 530 and the third and fifth screens 550 and 570 are the first screen 530. 2.
  • the screen holder 580 is a plate-like member that is made of, for example, synthetic resin and holds the first to fifth screens 530 to 570 at predetermined positions via an adhesive material (not shown) that does not cause thermal shrinkage.
  • the first to fifth screens 530 to 570 may be fixed by a frame-like member such as a bezel.
  • step portions 581 to 584 are formed on the holding surface for holding the first to fifth screens 530 to 570 of the screen holder 580 so as to divide the first to fifth screens 530 to 570.
  • FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a gesture operation OP1 for the first operation region R1 of the first input device 100 and a display image on the second screen 540 of the display device 500 that is updated (switched) accordingly.
  • the outside temperature indicated as “OUTSIDE TEMP” in FIG. 7
  • the travelable distance indicated as “DISTANCE TO EMPTY” in FIG. 7
  • the first operation region R1 of the first input device 100 has a shape substantially similar to the shape of the second screen 540 disposed above the first input device 100, and the first operation region R1.
  • R1 and the second screen 540 are associated with each other.
  • substantially similar includes not only complete similarity but also a case where the shapes are close enough to be recognized as similar shapes when the two are compared.
  • the user grasps the shape of the first operation region R1 by visually recognizing the shape of the second screen 540 arranged in a three-dimensional manner, and the fingertip of the three-dimensional shape of the operation surface 111a grasped through vision is applied to the stepped portion 111c and the like. By touching with and feeling through the sense of touch, a gesture operation or the like can be intuitively performed on the first operation region R1.
  • the second screen 540 is arranged in a three-dimensional manner, the user can easily recognize the shape, and the user can feel the three-dimensional shape of the first operation region R1 by touch, and the user views the operation surface 111a. It is possible to perform gesture operations and the like intuitively.
  • an operation on the first operation region R1 when the user performs a gesture operation OP1 that traces the first operation region R1, the control unit 300 transmits an image signal to the projector 510, and is approximately the locus of the gesture operation OP1.
  • the display image on the second screen 540 is sequentially switched in the matching direction (right direction in the present embodiment) and the speed to display a peripheral image showing, for example, the right rear landscape of the vehicle 1. Since the display image on the second screen 540 is switched at a direction and speed substantially matching the locus of the gesture operation OP1 with respect to the first operation region R1, the user operates as if he / she actually operates while touching the display image. Is possible.
  • FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating a touch operation OP2 for the second operation region R2 of the first input device 100 and a display image on the third screen 550 of the display device 500 that is updated accordingly.
  • FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a gesture operation OP3 for the second operation region R2 of the first input device 100 and a display image on the third screen 550 of the display device 500 that is updated accordingly.
  • the indicator of the direction indicator is displayed on the third screen 550 as a display image of the initial screen.
  • the stepped portion 582 that divides the second and third screens 540 and 550 is formed in a shape substantially similar to the shape of the stepped portion 111c that divides the first and second operation regions R1 and R2.
  • the stepped portion 582 becomes a second three-dimensional identification unit that is substantially similar to the shape of the stepped portion 111 c that is the first three-dimensional identification unit in the first input device 100.
  • the user grasps a part of the shape (lower part in the present embodiment) and the position of the second operation region R2 divided from the first operation region R1 by the step portion 111c by visually recognizing the three-dimensional shape of the step portion 582. Then, the user can intuitively perform a gesture operation or the like on the second operation region R2 by touching the step 111c or the like with a fingertip and feeling the three-dimensional shape of the operation surface 111a grasped through vision visually.
  • the step portion 582 has a three-dimensional shape, it is easy for the user to visually recognize the shape, and the three-dimensional shape of the step portion 111c can be sensed by touch, and the user can intuitively operate the gesture without looking at the operation surface 111a. It can be carried out.
  • the control unit 300 transmits an image signal to the projector 510, and the third operation region R2 is performed.
  • a menu image consisting of an icon group indicating content that can be displayed on the display device 500 is displayed on the screen 550 at a position and shape along the step 582. Furthermore, as shown in FIG.
  • the control unit 300 has a direction that substantially matches the locus of the gesture operation OP3 (this embodiment).
  • the icons are sequentially slid at the upper right) and speed. Since the display image on the third screen 550 is switched in a direction and speed that substantially match the locus of the gesture operation OP3 with respect to the second operation region R2, the user operates as if he / she actually operates while touching the display image. Is possible. Note that when the pressing operation is performed on the second operation region R2 while the menu image is displayed, the selected content is displayed on the second screen 540 as a display image.
  • FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a gesture operation OP4 for the third operation region R3 of the second input device 100 and a display image on the fourth screen 560 of the display device 500 that is updated accordingly.
  • an audio operation image is displayed as a display image of the initial screen.
  • the third operation region R3 of the second input device 200 has a shape substantially similar to the shape of the fourth screen 560 disposed above the second input device 200, and the third operation region R3.
  • R3 and the fourth screen 560 are associated with each other.
  • the user grasps the shape of the third operation region R3 by visually recognizing the shape of the fourth screen 560 arranged in three dimensions, and the fingertip of the three-dimensional shape of the operation surface 211a grasped through vision is applied to the step portion 211c and the like.
  • a gesture operation or the like can be intuitively performed on the third operation region R3. Since the fourth screen 560 is three-dimensionally arranged, the user can easily recognize the shape thereof, and the three-dimensional shape of the third operation region R3 can be sensed by touch, and the user views the operation surface 211a. It is possible to perform gesture operations and the like intuitively.
  • the control unit 300 transmits a volume control signal to the in-vehicle electronic device 20 Then, the volume is changed, an image signal is transmitted to the projector 510, and the volume display in the display image on the fourth screen 560 is updated in accordance with the change in the volume.
  • FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a touch operation OP5 for the fourth operation region R4 of the second input device 200 and a display image on the fifth screen 570 of the display device 500 that is updated accordingly.
  • FIG. 12 is a diagram showing a gesture operation OP6 for the fourth operation region R4 of the second input device 200 and a display image on the fifth screen 570 of the display device 500 that is updated accordingly.
  • an indicator of a direction indicator is displayed as a display image of the initial screen.
  • the stepped portion 584 that divides the fourth and fifth screens 560 and 570 is formed in a shape that is substantially similar to the shape of the stepped portion 211c that divides the third and fourth operation regions R3 and R4.
  • the stepped portion 584 is a second three-dimensional identification unit that is substantially similar to the shape of the stepped portion 211 c that is the first three-dimensional identification unit in the second input device 200.
  • the user grasps a part of the shape (lower part in the present embodiment) and the position of the fourth operation region R4 that is divided from the third operation region R3 by the step portion 211c by visually recognizing the three-dimensional shape of the step portion 584. Then, the user can intuitively perform a gesture operation or the like on the fourth operation region R4 by touching the stepped portion 211c or the like with a fingertip and feeling the three-dimensional shape of the operation surface 211a grasped through sight through a tactile sense.
  • the stepped portion 584 has a three-dimensional shape, it is easy for the user to visually recognize the shape, and the three-dimensional shape of the stepped portion 211c can be sensed by tactile sense. It can be carried out.
  • the control unit 300 transmits an image signal to the projector 510, and A menu image consisting of an icon group indicating the function of the in-vehicle electronic device 20 is displayed on the screen 570 of 5 at a position and shape along the step portion 584. Furthermore, as illustrated in FIG.
  • the control unit 300 substantially matches the trajectory of the gesture operation OP6 (this embodiment).
  • the icons are sequentially slid at the upper left) and the speed. Since the display image on the fifth screen 570 is switched in a direction and speed substantially matching the locus of the gesture operation OP6 with respect to the fourth operation region R4, the user operates as if he / she actually operates while touching the display image. Is possible. Note that when the pressing operation is performed on the fourth operation region R4 while the menu image is displayed, the selected function is executed.
  • the operation device 1000 includes an operation surface 111a having a plurality of operation regions R1 and R2, and a sensor sheet (sensor unit) 112 that can detect the contact position of the detection target with respect to the operation surface 111a.
  • Control means 300, The plurality of screens 530 to 570 are arranged three-dimensionally, The plurality of operation regions R1, R2, and R3, R4 are three-dimensionally formed, The first operation region R1 and the third operation region R3 have shapes substantially similar to the shapes of the second screen 540 and the fourth screen 560, respectively. According to this, the user can intuitively perform a gesture operation or the like without looking at the operation surfaces 111a and 211a.
  • the operation device 1000 includes an operation surface 111a having a plurality of operation regions R1 and R2, and a sensor sheet (sensor unit) 112 that can detect a contact position of the detection target with respect to the operation surface 111a.
  • a second input device (input means) 200 comprising: A display device (display means) 500 including a plurality of screens (display areas) 530 to 570; A control unit that controls a predetermined in-vehicle electronic device 20 based on the contact position of the detected object detected by the sensor sheets 112 and 212, and switches an image displayed on at least one of the plurality of screens 530 to 570.
  • the plurality of screens 530 to 570 are arranged three-dimensionally, The plurality of operation regions R1, R2, and R3, R4 are three-dimensionally formed, A step portion (first three-dimensional identification portion) 111d formed on the operation surface 111a and dividing the operation regions R1 and R2 and a step portion (first three-dimensional identification portion) formed on the operation surface 211a and dividing the operation regions R3 and R4.
  • 211c is a step portion for dividing the second screen 540 and the third screen 550, and a step portion for dividing the fourth screen 560 and the fifth screen 570.
  • (Second three-dimensional identification part) It has a shape substantially similar to the shape of 584. According to this, the user can intuitively perform a gesture operation or the like without looking at the operation surfaces 111a and 211a.
  • the first and second input devices 100 and 200 are mounted on the steering 10, and the screens 530 to 570 are disposed above the first and second input devices 100 and 200.
  • the first operation region R1 and the third operation region R3 have shapes substantially similar to the second screen 540 and the fourth screen 560 located above the first operation region R1 and the third operation region R3. According to this, the left and right positions of the associated operation areas R1 and R3 and the screens 540 and 560 substantially coincide with each other, so that the operation on the operation surfaces 111a and 211a can be performed more comfortably while looking at the screens 540 and 560. be able to.
  • the first and second input devices 100 and 200 are mounted on the steering 10, and the screens 530 to 570 are disposed above the first and second input devices 100 and 200.
  • the step portions 111c and 211c have a shape substantially similar to the shape of the step portions 582 and 584 located above the step portions 111c and 211c. According to this, the left and right positions of the stepped portions 111c and 211c and the stepped portions 582 and 584 that are associated with each other substantially coincide with each other, so that the operation on the operation surfaces 111a and 211a can be performed more comfortably while looking at the stepped portions 582 and 584. It can be performed.
  • the display device 500 includes a projector (projection type display) 510 that emits display light L, and a plurality of screens 530 to 570 that form a plurality of display areas and display images by projecting the display light L. It is prepared. According to this, it is possible to easily obtain a plurality of display areas arranged three-dimensionally using the screens 530 to 570.
  • a projector projection type display
  • a plurality of screens 530 to 570 that form a plurality of display areas and display images by projecting the display light L. It is prepared. According to this, it is possible to easily obtain a plurality of display areas arranged three-dimensionally using the screens 530 to 570.
  • control unit 300 switches the display image at a direction and a speed that substantially coincide with the locus of the detected object detected by the sensor sheets 112 and 212. According to this, the user can operate as if he / she is directly touching the display image, and intuitive operation is possible.
  • the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and it is needless to say that changes (including deletion of components) can be made as appropriate without departing from the scope of the invention.
  • the two input devices 100 and 200 are provided as input means.
  • one input means may be provided.
  • three or more operation areas may be formed.
  • the shape of two or more operation areas in one input means may be a shape that is substantially similar to any one of the display areas.
  • an emphasized image such as a gradation or a pattern may be displayed at the periphery of each display area so as to emphasize the shape of the display area, and the shape of the display area can be visually recognized more clearly.
  • the plurality of operation areas may be formed so as to have different tactile sensations by means such as printing, paint coating, laser processing, etc., and the difference between touched operation areas can be made easier with a fingertip or the like. It can be felt and is more suitable for intuitive operation.
  • a background image pronounced of the tactile sensation of the operation area may be displayed in a display area that is associated (the display image is updated according to the operation and the shape is substantially similar). It is more preferable that the user can intuitively perform the operation by grasping the surface tactile sensation and feeling the surface tactile sensation in the operation area while touching the operation surface.
  • a glossy background image such as a metallic tone pronounced of the tactile sensation is displayed in a display area associated with the tactile sensation operation area having a low frictional resistance (smooth).
  • a background image including concavities and convexities pronounced of the tactile sensation is displayed in a display region associated therewith.
  • each screen may be formed so as to have a texture pronounced of the tactile sensation of the operation area.
  • a screen associated with the tactile sensation area is formed with a texture free from unevenness that reminds the tactile sensation.
  • a screen associated therewith is formed with a texture including irregularities that recalls the tactile sensation.
  • the operation device 1000 is linked to the operation regions R2 and R4 on the surfaces of the second operation region R2 and the fourth operation region R4 of the first and second input devices 100 and 200, respectively.
  • the first and second design portions 130 and 230 simulating part of the characteristic shapes of the third screen 550 and the fifth screen 570 are formed.
  • the first and second design portions 130 and 230 are printed and formed at locations corresponding to the second operation region R2 and the fourth operation region R4 of the front covers 111 and 211, respectively.
  • “simulated” means that the shape of a part of the screen, which is the display area, is simplified and simplified, and the shapes are close enough to be recognized as being similar when comparing the two. Including the case of a shape.
  • the first design portion 130 is a curved design that imitates the lower curved shape as a part of the shape of the third screen 550 as shown in FIG.
  • the second design portion 230 is a curved design that imitates the lower curved shape as a part of the shape of the fifth screen 570 as shown in FIG.
  • the user visually recognizes a part (lower part) of the characteristic shapes of the third screen 550 and the fifth screen 570 and the first and second designs 130 and 230 imitating them, thereby operating the operation device 1000. Even if the user is unfamiliar with the operation, such as when it is the first time, the relationship between the third screen 550 and the fifth screen 570 and the second operation region R4 and the fourth operation region R4 can be understood at a glance. can do.
  • the control unit 300 transmits an image signal to the projector 510 and the third screen 550.
  • a menu image including a group of icons indicating displayable content is displayed at a position and shape along the step portion 582.
  • the control unit 300 displays an enhanced image that emphasizes the third screen 550 that cooperates with the second operation region R2 that is touched by the finger or the like that is the detection target.
  • a colored background image having a color different from that in the normal state is displayed on the entire third screen 550 as a background.
  • the emphasized image may be any image that emphasizes the display area, and a surrounding line, a gradation, a pattern, or the like may be displayed on the periphery of each display area.
  • the control unit 300 transmits an image signal to the projector 510 and the fifth screen.
  • a menu image including a group of icons indicating the function of the in-vehicle electronic device 20 is displayed on the 570 at a position and shape along the stepped portion 584.
  • the control unit 300 displays an enhanced image that emphasizes the fifth screen 570 that cooperates with the fourth operation region R4 in contact with the finger or the like that is the detection target.
  • a colored background image having a color different from that in the normal state is displayed on the entire fifth screen 570 as a background.
  • the second screen 540 or the fourth screen 560 associated with these operation regions R1 or R3.
  • the highlighted image for enhancing the screen 540 or 560 is displayed. The user can grasp whether or not he / she has touched the desired operation areas R1 to R4 at the time when the user has touched the operation areas R1 to R4 by the emphasized image, and can improve the operability.
  • the second operation region R2 and the third operation region R3 among the plurality of operation regions R1, R2, R3, and R4 are respectively provided on the surface of the plurality of screens 530 to 570.
  • the first and second design portions 130 and 230 imitating part of the shapes of the third screen 550 and the fifth screen 570 are formed. According to this, even when the operation device 1000 is unfamiliar with the operation such as the first appearance, the third screen 550 and the fifth screen 570, the second operation region R4, and the fourth operation at a glance.
  • the cooperative relationship with the region R4 can be grasped.
  • control unit 300 displays screens 540 to 570 that cooperate with the operation areas R1, R2, R3, and R4 in contact with the detected object based on the contact positions of the detected object detected by the sensor sheets 112 and 212.
  • An emphasized image to be emphasized is displayed on the display device 500. According to this, it is possible to grasp whether or not the desired operation areas R1 to R4 have been touched when the operation areas R1 to R4 are touched, and the operability can be improved.
  • the display device 500 displays icon images IC1 to IC4 and IC5 to IC8 having predetermined shapes as the display images on the third screen 550 and the fifth screen 570,
  • icon operation units 111g to 111j having a three-dimensional shape substantially similar to the icon images IC1 to IC4 and IC5 to IC8.
  • 211g to 211j are formed.
  • the icon images IC1 to IC4 displayed on the third screen 550 have a circular shape as shown in FIG. 15 and indicate contents that can be displayed on the display device 500, respectively, along the step portion 582.
  • a menu image for selecting contents to be displayed and displayed as a whole is configured.
  • the icon operation portions 111g to 111j formed in the second operation region R2 have convex shapes substantially similar to the icon images IC1 to IC4, respectively, and the step portions 111c so as to have the same positional relationship as the icon images IC1 to IC4. It is formed to follow.
  • the icon images IC1 to IC4 are switched in a selected state or a non-selected state in accordance with a touch operation on the icon operation units 111g to 111j, respectively, and cooperate with the icon operation units 111g to 111j on a one-to-one basis. That is, as shown in FIG. 15, when the user performs (touches) the touch operation OP7 on the icon operation unit 111j, the control unit 300 transmits an image signal to the projector 510 and displays it on the third screen 550. Then, the icon image IC4 linked to the icon operation unit 111j is selected. In the present embodiment, the icon image IC4 in the selected state is displayed with negative / positive inversion.
  • the content corresponding to the icon image IC4 in the selected state is displayed on the second screen 540 as a display image.
  • the icon operation units 111g to 111h are touch-operated, the corresponding icon images IC1 to IC3 are selected.
  • the user can feel the shape of the icon images IC1 to IC4 grasped through the sight by touching the icon operation units 111g to 111j with a fingertip and feel the touch through the sense of touch. Is possible.
  • the icon operation units 111g to 111j may have a concave shape substantially similar to the icon images IC1 to IC4.
  • the icon images IC5 to IC8 displayed on the fifth screen 570 have a circular shape as shown in FIG. 16, and each indicate the function of the in-vehicle electronic device 20, and are displayed along the step portion 584. As a whole, a menu image for selecting the function of the in-vehicle electronic device 20 is configured.
  • the icon operation portions 211g to 211j formed in the fourth operation region R4 have convex shapes substantially similar to the icon images IC5 to IC8, respectively, and the step portions 211c so as to have the same positional relationship as the icon images IC5 to IC8. It is formed to follow.
  • the icon images IC5 to IC8 are switched in a selected state or a non-selected state in accordance with a touch operation on the icon operation units 211g to 211j, respectively, and cooperate with the icon operation units 211g to 211j on a one-to-one basis. That is, as shown in FIG. 16, when the user performs a touch operation OP8 (touches) on the icon operation unit 211j, the control unit 300 transmits an image signal to the projector 510 and displays it on the fifth screen 570. Then, the icon image IC8 linked with the icon operation unit 211j is selected. In the present embodiment, the icon image IC8 in the selected state is displayed with negative / positive inversion.
  • a function corresponding to the icon image IC8 in the selected state is executed.
  • the icon operation units 211g to 211h are touch-operated, the corresponding icon images IC5 to IC7 are selected.
  • the user can feel the shape of the icon images IC5 to IC8 grasped visually through touching the icon operation units 211g to 211j with a fingertip and feel the touch through the sense of touch and actually operate the icon images IC5 to IC8. Is possible.
  • the icon operation units 211g to 211j may have a concave shape substantially similar to the icon images IC5 to IC8.
  • the display device 500 includes icon images IC1 to IC4 and IC5 to IC8 having predetermined shapes as display images on the third screen 550 and the fifth screen 570 among the plurality of screens 530 to 570.
  • the second operation region R2 and the fourth operation region R4 are icon operation portions 111g to 111j having a three-dimensional shape substantially similar to the icon images IC1 to IC4 and IC5 to IC8, and 211g to 211j are formed. According to this, the user can operate the icon images IC1 to IC4 and IC5 to IC8 as if they are directly touching, and intuitive operation is possible.
  • the present invention is applicable to an operating device mounted on a vehicle.

Abstract

Provided is an operating device which enables intuitive operation. An operating device (1000) is provided with: input means (input units) (100, 200) each provided with an operation plane having a plurality of operation regions, and a sensor part capable of detecting the position of contact of an object to be detected with the operation plane; a display means (display unit) (500) provided with a plurality of display regions; and a control means for controlling a predetermined electronic device on the basis of the position of contact of the object to be detected, which was detected by the sensor part, and switching a display image displayed in at least one of the plurality of display regions. The plurality of display regions are disposed in three dimensions, the plurality of operation regions are formed in three dimensions, and at least one of the plurality of operation regions has a shape approximately similar to the shape of any of the plurality of display regions.

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操作装置Operating device
　本発明は、車両に搭載される操作装置に関するものである。 The present invention relates to an operating device mounted on a vehicle.
　例えば特許文献１には、車両搭載機器の処理内容を選択させる複数の選択肢を表示する表示手段と、ステアリングホイールを構成するステアリングスポーク上に設置され、表示手段の表示内容と略相似形状に分割された検出領域を有し、操作者の操作指の接触位置に対応した検出領域を示す操作情報を生成する入力操作手段と、を備え、入力操作手段により生成された操作情報に基づいて、操作者の操作指の接触位置に対応した検出領域と相似的に対応した選択肢を決定し、車両搭載機器を制御する技術が開示されている。 For example, in Patent Document 1, a display unit that displays a plurality of options for selecting the processing content of a vehicle-mounted device and a steering spoke that constitutes a steering wheel are installed and divided into a substantially similar shape to the display content of the display unit. Input operation means for generating operation information indicating a detection area corresponding to the contact position of the operation finger of the operator, and the operator based on the operation information generated by the input operation means. A technique for determining an option corresponding to a detection area corresponding to the contact position of the operating finger and controlling a vehicle-mounted device is disclosed.
特開２００５－９６５１９号公報JP-A-2005-96519
　しかしながら、特許文献１に開示された技術では、操作者は表示手段の表示画面を見ながら入力操作ができるものの、表示手段の表示画面と入力操作手段の検出面とはいずれも平坦な形状であって、検出面を見ることなく直感的な操作を行うには表示画面と操作面との対応づけが不十分であり、なお改良の余地があった。 However, in the technique disclosed in Patent Document 1, the operator can perform an input operation while looking at the display screen of the display unit, but both the display screen of the display unit and the detection surface of the input operation unit have a flat shape. Thus, in order to perform an intuitive operation without looking at the detection surface, the correspondence between the display screen and the operation surface is insufficient, and there is still room for improvement.
　そこで、本発明は、上述した課題に着目してなされたものであり、直感的な操作を行うことが可能な操作装置を提供することを目的とするものである。 Therefore, the present invention has been made paying attention to the above-described problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide an operation device capable of performing an intuitive operation.
　本発明は、前記課題を解決するため、複数の操作領域を有する操作面と、前記操作面に対する被検出体の接触位置を検出可能なセンサ部と、を備える入力手段と、
複数の表示領域を備える表示手段と、
前記センサ部が検出した前記被検出体の接触位置に基づいて、所定の電子機器を制御し、また、前記複数の表示領域の少なくとも１つに表示される表示画像を切り換える制御手段と、を備える操作装置であって、
前記複数の表示領域は立体的に配置され、
前記複数の操作領域は立体的に形成され、
前記複数の操作領域の少なくとも１つは、前記複数の表示領域のいずれかの形状と略相似する形状からなることを特徴とする。 In order to solve the above-described problem, the present invention provides an input unit including an operation surface having a plurality of operation regions, and a sensor unit capable of detecting a contact position of a detected object with respect to the operation surface;
Display means comprising a plurality of display areas;
Control means for controlling a predetermined electronic device based on a contact position of the detected object detected by the sensor unit and switching a display image displayed in at least one of the plurality of display areas. An operating device,
The plurality of display areas are arranged three-dimensionally,
The plurality of operation areas are three-dimensionally formed,
At least one of the plurality of operation areas has a shape substantially similar to any one of the plurality of display areas.
　本発明は、前記課題を解決するため、
複数の操作領域を有する操作面と、前記操作面に対する被検出体の接触位置を検出可能なセンサ部と、を備える入力手段と、
複数の表示領域を備える表示手段と、
前記センサ部が検出した前記被検出体の接触位置に基づいて、所定の電子機器を制御し、また、前記複数の表示領域の少なくとも１つに表示される表示画像を切り換える制御手段と、を備える操作装置であって、
前記複数の表示領域は立体的に配置され、
前記複数の操作領域は立体的に形成され、
前記操作面に形成され前記複数の操作領域を分割する第１の立体識別部は、前記複数の表示領域を分割する第２の立体識別部の形状と略相似する形状からなることを特徴とする。 In order to solve the above problems, the present invention provides:
An input means comprising: an operation surface having a plurality of operation regions; and a sensor unit capable of detecting a contact position of the detected object with respect to the operation surface;
Display means comprising a plurality of display areas;
Control means for controlling a predetermined electronic device based on a contact position of the detected object detected by the sensor unit and switching a display image displayed in at least one of the plurality of display areas. An operating device,
The plurality of display areas are arranged three-dimensionally,
The plurality of operation areas are three-dimensionally formed,
The first three-dimensional identification unit that is formed on the operation surface and divides the plurality of operation areas has a shape substantially similar to the shape of the second three-dimensional identification unit that divides the plurality of display areas. .
　また、前記入力手段は、ステアリングに搭載され、
前記複数の表示領域は、前記入力手段の上方に配置され、
前記複数の操作領域の少なくとも１つは、その上方に位置する表示領域の形状と略相似する形状からなることを特徴とする。 The input means is mounted on a steering wheel,
The plurality of display areas are arranged above the input means,
At least one of the plurality of operation areas has a shape substantially similar to the shape of the display area located above the operation area.
　また、前記入力手段は、ステアリングに搭載され、
前記複数の表示領域は、前記入力手段の上方に配置され、
前記第１の立体識別部は、その上方に位置する前記第２の立体識別部の形状と略相似する形状からなることを特徴とする。 The input means is mounted on a steering wheel,
The plurality of display areas are arranged above the input means,
The first three-dimensional identification unit has a shape substantially similar to the shape of the second three-dimensional identification unit located above the first three-dimensional identification unit.
　また、前記複数の操作領域は、それぞれ表面の触感が異なるように形成されてなることを特徴とする。 Further, the plurality of operation areas are formed so as to have different surface tactile sensations.
　また、前記複数の操作領域の少なくとも１つは、その表面に前記複数の表示領域のいずれかの形状の一部を模した意匠部が形成されてなることを特徴とする。 Further, at least one of the plurality of operation areas is characterized in that a design part imitating a part of any shape of the plurality of display areas is formed on the surface thereof.
前記制御手段は、前記センサ部が検出した前記被検出体の接触位置に基づいて、前記被検出体が接触した操作領域と連携する表示領域を強調する強調画像を前記表示手段に表示させることを特徴とする。 The control means causes the display means to display an emphasized image that emphasizes a display area in cooperation with an operation area in contact with the detected object, based on the contact position of the detected object detected by the sensor unit. Features.
　また、前記表示手段は、前記複数の表示領域の少なくとも１つに前記表示画像として所定形状のアイコン画像を表示し、前記複数の操作領域の少なくとも１つは、前記アイコン画像と略相似する立体的な形状からなるアイコン操作部が形成されてなることを特徴とする。 The display means displays an icon image having a predetermined shape as the display image in at least one of the plurality of display areas, and at least one of the plurality of operation areas is a three-dimensional image that is substantially similar to the icon image. An icon operation unit having a simple shape is formed.
　また、前記表示手段は、表示光を発する投射型表示器と、前記複数の表示領域を構成し、前記表示光が投影されて前記表示画像を表示する複数のスクリーンと、を備えてなることを特徴とする。 Further, the display means includes a projection type display that emits display light, and a plurality of screens that form the plurality of display areas and project the display light to display the display image. Features.
　また、前記制御手段は、前記センサ部が検出した前記被検出体の軌跡と略一致する方向及び速度で前記表示画像を切り換えることを特徴とする。 Further, the control means is characterized in that the display image is switched at a direction and a speed substantially coincident with a locus of the detected object detected by the sensor unit.
　本発明は、直感的な操作を行うことが可能となる。 The present invention enables an intuitive operation.
本発明の実施形態である操作装置の電気的構成を示す図。The figure which shows the electrical structure of the operating device which is embodiment of this invention. 操作装置が搭載される車両内の運転席付近の概観を示す図。The figure which shows the general view of the driver's seat vicinity in the vehicle in which the operating device is mounted. 第１の入力装置の正面図及びＡ－Ａ断面図。The front view and AA sectional view of the 1st input device. センサシートが有する第１のセンサ列及び第２のセンサ列を説明する図。The figure explaining the 1st sensor row and the 2nd sensor row which a sensor sheet has. 第２の入力装置の正面図及びＢ－Ｂ断面図。The front view and BB sectional view of the 2nd input device. 表示装置を示す斜視図。The perspective view which shows a display apparatus. 第１の操作領域に対するジェスチャ操作と、それに応じて更新される表示装置の表示画像の一例を示す図。The figure which shows an example of the display image of the gesture operation with respect to the 1st operation area | region, and the display apparatus updated according to it. 第２の操作領域に対するタッチ操作と、それに応じて更新される表示装置の表示画像の一例を示す図。The figure which shows an example of the touch operation with respect to a 2nd operation area | region, and the display image of the display apparatus updated according to it. 第２の操作領域に対するジェスチャ操作と、それに応じて更新される表示装置の表示画像の一例を示す図。The figure which shows an example of the gesture operation with respect to a 2nd operation area | region, and the display image of the display apparatus updated according to it. 第３の操作領域に対するジェスチャ操作と、それに応じて更新される表示装置の表示画像の一例を示す図。The figure which shows an example of the display image of gesture operation with respect to the 3rd operation area | region, and the display apparatus updated according to it. 第４の操作領域に対するタッチ操作と、それに応じて更新される表示装置の表示画像の一例を示す図。The figure which shows an example of the display operation of the touch operation with respect to the 4th operation area | region, and the display apparatus updated according to it. 第４の操作領域に対するジェスチャ操作と、それに応じて更新される表示装置の表示画像の一例を示す図。The figure which shows an example of the display image of gesture operation with respect to the 4th operation area | region, and the display apparatus updated according to it. 本発明の他の実施形態の一例を示す図。The figure which shows an example of other embodiment of this invention. 本発明の他の実施形態の一例を示す図。The figure which shows an example of other embodiment of this invention. 本発明の他の実施形態の一例を示す図。The figure which shows an example of other embodiment of this invention. 本発明の他の実施形態の一例を示す図。The figure which shows an example of other embodiment of this invention.
　以下、本発明を適用した実施形態を添付図面に基づいて説明する。
　本実施形態に係る操作装置は、図１に示す、車両１に搭載される操作装置１０００である。車両１のユーザ（通常、運転者）が、第１、第２の入力装置（入力手段）１００、２００を操作すると、制御部（制御手段）３００は、その操作に応じた各種動作を車載電子機器２０に実行させ、また、操作あるいは各種動作の結果に応じた画像を表示装置（表示手段）５００に表示させる。 Embodiments to which the present invention is applied will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.
The operating device according to the present embodiment is an operating device 1000 mounted on the vehicle 1 shown in FIG. When a user (usually a driver) of the vehicle 1 operates the first and second input devices (input means) 100 and 200, the control unit (control means) 300 performs various operations in accordance with the operation of the in-vehicle electronic device. The display device (display means) 500 displays an image corresponding to the result of the operation or various operations.
　（車両１の構成）
　車両１は、図２に示すように、ステアリング１０を備える。 (Configuration of vehicle 1)
As shown in FIG. 2, the vehicle 1 includes a steering 10.
　ステアリング１０は、車両１の操舵装置の一部であり、本体部１１と、ステアリングホイール１２と、を備える。 The steering 10 is a part of the steering device of the vehicle 1, and includes a main body 11 and a steering wheel 12.
　本体部１１は、車両１の図示しないステアリングシャフトと接続されるスポーク部であり、ユーザから見て右側に第１の入力装置１００を備え、左側に第２の入力装置２００を備える。また、本体部３１には、それぞれ第１、第２の入力装置１００、２００の形状にあわせた取付孔（図示せず）が形成されている。各取付孔に第１、第２の入力装置１００、２００が取り付けられることにより、第１、第２の入力装置１００、２００の後述する操作面のみが露出する。 The main body 11 is a spoke connected to a steering shaft (not shown) of the vehicle 1, and includes a first input device 100 on the right side and a second input device 200 on the left side when viewed from the user. The main body 31 is formed with attachment holes (not shown) that match the shapes of the first and second input devices 100 and 200, respectively. By attaching the first and second input devices 100 and 200 to the respective mounting holes, only the operation surfaces described later of the first and second input devices 100 and 200 are exposed.
　ステアリングホイール１２は、本体部１１に取り付けられる、運転者が車両１を操舵する際に握るリング形状の部材である。 The steering wheel 12 is a ring-shaped member attached to the main body 11 and gripped when the driver steers the vehicle 1.
　車載電子機器２０は、オーディオ装置、カーナビゲーション装置等であり、車両１のインパネ内にはめ込まれる電子機器のほか、ダッシュボード等上に載置されるクレイドルによって車両１内に着脱自在に配設される電子機器を含み、また、単に車両１内に持ち込まれて車両１内で動作させる電子機器を含み、スマートフォンと称される高機能携帯電話を含む。車載電子機器２０は後述する制御部３００と電気的に接続され、制御部３００から受信した制御信号に従って動作する。また、表示装置５００の後述する表示領域には、車載電子機器２０の動作に対応した画像が表示される。 The in-vehicle electronic device 20 is an audio device, a car navigation device, or the like, and is detachably arranged in the vehicle 1 by a cradle placed on a dashboard or the like in addition to an electronic device fitted in the instrument panel of the vehicle 1. And an electronic device that is simply brought into the vehicle 1 to be operated in the vehicle 1 and includes a high-function mobile phone called a smartphone. The in-vehicle electronic device 20 is electrically connected to a control unit 300 described later, and operates according to a control signal received from the control unit 300. In addition, an image corresponding to the operation of the in-vehicle electronic device 20 is displayed in a display area described later of the display device 500.
　（操作装置１０００の構成）
　操作装置１０００は、第１の入力装置１００と、第２の入力装置２００と、制御部３００と、記憶部４００と、表示装置５００と、を備える。 (Configuration of operation device 1000)
The operation device 1000 includes a first input device 100, a second input device 200, a control unit 300, a storage unit 400, and a display device 500.
　図３は、第１の入力装置１００を示す正面図及び断面図である。第１の入力装置１００は、図３（ａ）及び（ｂ）に示すように、接触センサ１１０と、スイッチ装置１２０と、を備える。 FIG. 3 is a front view and a sectional view showing the first input device 100. As shown in FIGS. 3A and 3B, the first input device 100 includes a contact sensor 110 and a switch device 120.
　接触センサ１１０は、ユーザが、親指等でその操作面上を触れる操作（以下、タッチ操作と言う）あるいは所定の軌跡を描くようになぞる操作（以下、ジェスチャ操作と言う）を行った際に、後述する制御部３００の制御のもと、親指等が操作面に触れた位置を検出するタッチパッド装置であり、表面カバー１１１と、センサシート（センサ部）１１２と、スペーサ１１３と、を備える。 When the user performs an operation of touching the operation surface with a thumb or the like (hereinafter referred to as a touch operation) or an operation of tracing a predetermined locus (hereinafter referred to as a gesture operation). The touch pad device detects a position where a thumb or the like touches the operation surface under the control of the control unit 300 described later, and includes a front cover 111, a sensor sheet (sensor unit) 112, and a spacer 113.
　表面カバー１１１は、合成樹脂等の遮光性の絶縁材料からシート状に形成され、タッチ操作あるいはジェスチャ操作が行われる際に、ユーザの指等が触れる操作面１１１ａと、操作面１１１ａの周縁に位置し、図示しないケース等に覆われてユーザの指等が触れられない周縁部１１１ｂと、を有する。操作面１１１ａには、図３に示すように、段差部１１１ｃが形成されており、操作面１１１ａは、この段差部１１１ｃを基準としてそれぞれ奥行き位置の異なる、第１の操作領域Ｒ１と第２の操作領域Ｒ２とが立体的に形成されている。すなわち、段差部１１１ｃは、操作面１１１ａにおいて第１、第２の操作領域Ｒ１、Ｒ２を分割する第１の立体識別部となる。 The front cover 111 is formed in a sheet shape from a light-shielding insulating material such as a synthetic resin, and is positioned on the operation surface 111a touched by a user's finger or the like when a touch operation or a gesture operation is performed, and on the periphery of the operation surface 111a. And a peripheral edge portion 111b which is covered with a case or the like (not shown) and cannot be touched by a user's finger or the like. As shown in FIG. 3, a step portion 111c is formed on the operation surface 111a. The operation surface 111a has a first operation region R1 and a second operation region having different depth positions with respect to the step portion 111c. The operation area R2 is three-dimensionally formed. That is, the stepped portion 111c serves as a first three-dimensional identification unit that divides the first and second operation regions R1 and R2 on the operation surface 111a.
　第１の操作領域Ｒ１は、操作面１１１ａのうち段差部１１１ｃを基準として下側に位置する操作領域であり、操作面１１１ａの平面状の部分である平面部１１１ｄと、第１の操作領域Ｒ１の略中央に位置し、平面部１１１ｄから裏側方向に沈むように円状に窪んだ窪み部１１１ｅと、を有する。なお、「表側」とは、図３（ｂ）の両端矢印で示すように、第１の入力装置１００に対してユーザ側をいい、「裏側」とは、その反対側をいうものとする。 The first operation region R1 is an operation region located below the stepped portion 111c of the operation surface 111a, and includes a flat portion 111d that is a planar portion of the operation surface 111a, and the first operation region R1. And a hollow portion 111e that is recessed in a circular shape so as to sink in the back side direction from the flat surface portion 111d. The “front side” means the user side with respect to the first input device 100 as shown by the double-ended arrows in FIG. 3B, and the “back side” means the opposite side.
　第２の操作領域Ｒ２は、操作面１１１ａのうち段差部１１１ｃを基準として上側に位置する操作領域であり、平面部１１１ｄから表側方向に盛り上がるように隆起する隆起部１１１ｆを有する。すなわち、第２の操作領域Ｒ２は、第１の操作領域Ｒ１よりも表側方向に位置することとなる。 2nd operation area | region R2 is an operation area | region located above the level | step-difference part 111c among the operation surfaces 111a, and has the raised part 111f which protrudes so that it may swell in the front side direction from the plane part 111d. That is, the second operation area R2 is located in the front side direction with respect to the first operation area R1.
　センサシート１１２は、指等の被検出体の位置を検出するための複数のセンサ１１２０（検出電極）を有する投影静電容量方式のセンサシートであり、表面カバー１１１の裏面側に位置する。なお、センサ１１２０は半透明材料からなり、センサシート１１２は光透過性である。 The sensor sheet 112 is a projected capacitive sensor sheet having a plurality of sensors 1120 (detection electrodes) for detecting the position of a detection target such as a finger, and is located on the back side of the front cover 111. The sensor 1120 is made of a translucent material, and the sensor sheet 112 is light transmissive.
　センサシート１１２は、図４に示すように、Ｘ方向における被検出体の位置を検出するための第１のセンサ列１１２ａを有する層と、Ｙ方向における被検出体の位置を検出するための第２のセンサ列１１２ｂを有する層を重ね合わせて概略構成されている。第１のセンサ列１１２ａと第２のセンサ列１１２ｂが合わさることにより、結果的に、センサシート１１２には、センサ１１２０がマトリックス状に配置されることになる。第１のセンサ列１１２ａと第２のセンサ列１１２ｂは、各々、後述する制御部３００と電気的に接続されている。 As shown in FIG. 4, the sensor sheet 112 includes a layer having a first sensor array 112a for detecting the position of the detected object in the X direction, and a first layer for detecting the position of the detected object in the Y direction. It is schematically configured by superposing layers having two sensor rows 112b. By combining the first sensor row 112a and the second sensor row 112b, the sensor 1120 is arranged in a matrix on the sensor sheet 112 as a result. The first sensor row 112a and the second sensor row 112b are each electrically connected to a control unit 300 described later.
　表面カバー１１１に指等の被検出体が触れると、その裏面側に位置するセンサ１１２０と被検出体との間の静電容量が変化する。制御部３００と各センサ１１２０とは電気的に接続されているので、制御部３００は、各センサにおける静電容量の変化を検出できる。制御部３００は、この静電容量の変化に基づいて、被検出体の接触位置を示す入力座標値（Ｘ，Ｙ）を算出する。入力座標値は、操作面上に予め設定されている、各センサ１１２０におけるＸＹ座標系における座標値である。入力座標値は、Ｘ方向における静電容量の変化の分布の重心位置（例えば、静電容量が一定の閾値よりも高くかつ最も大きいセンサ１１２０の位置）に割り当てられているＸ座標と、Ｙ方向における静電容量の変化の分布の重心位置（例えば、静電容量が一定の閾値よりも高くかつ最も大きいセンサ１１２０の位置）に割り当てられているＹ座標と、によって表される。制御部３００は、このＸ座標及びＹ座標を算出することによって入力座標値（Ｘ，Ｙ）を算出する。 When the detected object such as a finger touches the front cover 111, the capacitance between the sensor 1120 located on the rear surface side and the detected object changes. Since the control part 300 and each sensor 1120 are electrically connected, the control part 300 can detect the change of the electrostatic capacitance in each sensor. The control unit 300 calculates an input coordinate value (X, Y) indicating the contact position of the detection target based on the change in capacitance. The input coordinate value is a coordinate value in the XY coordinate system of each sensor 1120 set in advance on the operation surface. The input coordinate values are the X coordinate assigned to the center of gravity position of the distribution of changes in capacitance in the X direction (for example, the position of the sensor 1120 where the capacitance is higher than a certain threshold value and the largest), and the Y direction. And the Y coordinate assigned to the position of the center of gravity of the distribution of the change in the electrostatic capacity (for example, the position of the sensor 1120 where the electrostatic capacity is higher than a certain threshold value and the largest). The control unit 300 calculates the input coordinate value (X, Y) by calculating the X coordinate and the Y coordinate.
　図３に戻って、センサシート１１２は、絞り加工により表面カバー１１１と一体成形されることで、表面カバー１１１と同様の形状に加工される（図３（ｂ）参照）。このように一体成形されることで、表面カバー１１１とセンサシート１１２は、一枚のシートのようになり、操作面が有する段差部１１１ｃ、平面部１１１ｄ、窪み部１１１ｅ、隆起部１１１ｆ等の段差形状は、その一枚のシートの曲がった部分で構成されることになる。また、このように一体成形されることで、表面カバー１１１の裏面とセンサシート１１２の表面とが当接する。これにより、表面カバー１１１の段差形状に対応して、センサ１１２０が配置されることになる。このようにセンサ１１２０が配置されているため、段差部１１１ｃ等の段差形状を有した操作面上で行われたジェスチャ操作であっても、制御部３００は、各センサにおける静電容量の変化を検出できる。 Referring back to FIG. 3, the sensor sheet 112 is integrally formed with the surface cover 111 by drawing to be processed into the same shape as the surface cover 111 (see FIG. 3B). By being integrally molded in this way, the surface cover 111 and the sensor sheet 112 become like a single sheet, and the stepped portions 111c, the flat surface portion 111d, the recessed portion 111e, the raised portion 111f, etc. of the operation surface are provided. The shape is composed of a bent portion of the single sheet. In addition, the back surface of the front cover 111 and the front surface of the sensor sheet 112 come into contact with each other by being integrally molded in this way. Thereby, the sensor 1120 is arranged corresponding to the step shape of the front cover 111. Since the sensor 1120 is arranged in this way, even when the gesture operation is performed on the operation surface having a stepped shape such as the stepped portion 111c, the control unit 300 changes the capacitance of each sensor. It can be detected.
　スペーサ１１３は、センサシート１１２の裏面側に位置し、図３（ｂ）に示すように、一体成形された表面カバー１１１とセンサシート１１２の形状に合わせて形成され、ユーザの操作により表面カバー１１１の表側から押圧が加わった際にこれらの形状を保持する部材である。 The spacer 113 is located on the back side of the sensor sheet 112, and is formed in accordance with the shape of the integrally formed surface cover 111 and sensor sheet 112 as shown in FIG. This is a member that retains these shapes when pressure is applied from the front side.
　スイッチ装置１２０は、接触センサ１１０の裏面側に位置し、制御部３００と電気的に接続される。ユーザが第１の入力装置１００の操作面を押下する操作（以下、押下操作という）を行うと、スイッチ装置１２０は押され、所定の入力信号を制御部３００に送信する。押下操作は、第１の入力装置１００の操作面に対するタッチ操作あるいはジェスチャ操作による制御とは異なる制御を実行させる際になされる。 The switch device 120 is located on the back side of the contact sensor 110 and is electrically connected to the control unit 300. When the user performs an operation of pressing the operation surface of the first input device 100 (hereinafter referred to as a pressing operation), the switch device 120 is pressed and transmits a predetermined input signal to the control unit 300. The pressing operation is performed when control different from control by touch operation or gesture operation on the operation surface of the first input device 100 is executed.
　ここで、第１の入力装置１００は、ステアリング１０の本体部１１に、例えば、接触センサ１１０の図示しないケースが本体部１１と軟質樹脂で溶着されることにより、取り付けられる。このように取り付けられることにより、ユーザが操作面を押下すると、接触センサ１１０が沈み、スイッチ装置１２０が押される仕組みとなっている。 Here, the first input device 100 is attached to the main body 11 of the steering 10 by, for example, a case (not shown) of the contact sensor 110 being welded to the main body 11 with a soft resin. By being attached in this way, when the user presses the operation surface, the contact sensor 110 sinks and the switch device 120 is pressed.
　以上の各部により、第１の入力装置１００は構成される。 The first input device 100 is configured by the above units.
　図５は、第２の入力装置２００を示す正面図及び断面図である。第２の入力装置２００は、第１の入力装置１００と同様の構成であり、接触センサ２１０とスイッチ装置２２０とを備える。 FIG. 5 is a front view and a sectional view showing the second input device 200. The second input device 200 has the same configuration as the first input device 100 and includes a contact sensor 210 and a switch device 220.
　接触センサ２１０は、接触センサ１１０と同様のタッチパッド装置であり、表面カバー２１１と、センサシート２１２と、スペーサ２１３と、を備える。 The contact sensor 210 is a touch pad device similar to the contact sensor 110, and includes a surface cover 211, a sensor sheet 212, and a spacer 213.
　表面カバー２１１は、合成樹脂等の遮光性の絶縁材料からシート状に形成され、タッチ操作あるいはジェスチャ操作が行われる際に、ユーザの指等が触れる操作面２１１ａと、操作面２１１ａの周縁に位置し、図示しないケース等に覆われてユーザの指等が触れられない周縁部２１１ｂと、を有する。操作面２１１ａは、図５に示すように、全体が周縁部２１１ｂから表側に隆起し、また、段差部２１１ｃが形成されている。そして操作面２１１ａは、この段差部２１１ｃを基準としてそれぞれ奥行き位置の異なる、第３の操作領域Ｒ３と第４の操作領域Ｒ４とに分割される。すなわち、段差部２１１ｃは、操作面２１１ａにおいて第３、第４の操作領域Ｒ３、Ｒ４を分割する第１の立体識別部となる。 The front cover 211 is formed in a sheet shape from a light-shielding insulating material such as a synthetic resin, and is positioned on the operation surface 211a touched by a user's finger or the like when a touch operation or a gesture operation is performed, and on the periphery of the operation surface 211a And a peripheral portion 211b that is covered with a case or the like (not shown) and cannot be touched by a user's finger or the like. As shown in FIG. 5, the entire operation surface 211a is raised from the peripheral edge 211b to the front side, and a stepped portion 211c is formed. And the operation surface 211a is divided | segmented into 3rd operation area | region R3 and 4th operation area | region R4 which each differ in a depth position on the basis of this level | step-difference part 211c. That is, the step portion 211c serves as a first three-dimensional identification unit that divides the third and fourth operation regions R3 and R4 on the operation surface 211a.
　第３の操作領域Ｒ３は、操作面２１１ａのうち段差部２１１ｃを基準として下側に位置する操作領域であり、操作面２１１ａの平面状の部分である平面部２１１ｄと、第３の操作領域Ｒ３の略中央に位置し、平面部２１１ｄから裏側方向に沈むように円状に窪んだ窪み部２１１ｅと、を有する。なお、「表側」とは、図５（ｂ）の両端矢印で示すように、第２の入力装置２００に対してユーザ側をいい、「裏側」とは、その反対側をいうものとする。 The third operation region R3 is an operation region located on the lower side of the operation surface 211a with respect to the stepped portion 211c. The third operation region R3 includes a planar portion 211d that is a planar portion of the operation surface 211a and the third operation region R3. And a hollow portion 211e that is recessed in a circular shape so as to sink in the back side direction from the flat surface portion 211d. The “front side” means the user side with respect to the second input device 200 as shown by the double-ended arrows in FIG. 5B, and the “back side” means the opposite side.
　第４の操作領域Ｒ４は、操作面２１１ａのうち段差部２１１ｃを基準として上側に位置する操作領域であり、平面部２１１ｄから表側方向に盛り上がるように隆起する隆起部２１１ｆを有する。すなわち、第４の操作領域Ｒ４は、第３の操作領域Ｒ３よりも表側方向に位置することとなる。 4th operation area | region R4 is an operation area | region located above the level | step-difference part 211c among the operation surfaces 211a, and has the protruding part 211f which protrudes so that it may swell in the front side direction from the plane part 211d. That is, the fourth operation region R4 is positioned in the front side direction with respect to the third operation region R3.
　センサシート２１２は、センサシート１１２と同様に、指等の被検出体の位置を検出するための複数のセンサ（検出電極）を有する投影静電容量方式のセンサシートであり、表面カバー２１１の裏面側に位置する。なお、センサは半透明材料からなり、センサシート２１２は光透過性である。 Similar to the sensor sheet 112, the sensor sheet 212 is a projected capacitance type sensor sheet having a plurality of sensors (detection electrodes) for detecting the position of an object to be detected such as a finger. Located on the side. The sensor is made of a translucent material, and the sensor sheet 212 is light transmissive.
　スペーサ２１３は、センサシート２１２の裏面側に位置し、図５（ｂ）に示すように、一体成形された表面カバー２１１とセンサシート２１２の形状に合わせて形成され、ユーザの操作により表面カバー２１１の表側から押圧が加わった際にこれらの形状を保持する部材である。 The spacer 213 is located on the back side of the sensor sheet 212, and is formed in accordance with the shape of the integrally formed surface cover 211 and sensor sheet 212 as shown in FIG. This is a member that retains these shapes when pressure is applied from the front side.
　スイッチ装置２２０は、接触センサ２１０の裏面側に位置し、制御部３００と電気的に接続される。ユーザが第２の入力装置２００の操作面を押下する操作（以下、押下操作という）を行うと、スイッチ装置２２０は押され、所定の入力信号を制御部３００に送信する。押下操作は、第２の入力装置２００の操作面に対するタッチ操作あるいはジェスチャ操作による制御とは異なる制御を実行させる際になされる。 The switch device 220 is located on the back side of the contact sensor 210 and is electrically connected to the control unit 300. When the user performs an operation of pressing the operation surface of the second input device 200 (hereinafter referred to as a pressing operation), the switch device 220 is pressed and transmits a predetermined input signal to the control unit 300. The pressing operation is performed when a control different from the control by the touch operation or the gesture operation on the operation surface of the second input device 200 is executed.
　以上の各部により、第２の入力装置２００は構成される。 The second input device 200 is configured by the above units.
　図１に戻って、制御部３００は、ＣＰＵ（Central　Processing　Unit）等から構成され、記憶部４００に格納されている動作プログラムを実行して、各種の処理や制御を行う。制御部３００は、その少なくとも一部が、ＡＳＩＣ（Application　Specific　Integrated　Circuit）等の各種専用回路によって構成されてもよい。 Returning to FIG. 1, the control unit 300 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) and the like, and executes an operation program stored in the storage unit 400 to perform various processes and controls. At least a part of the control unit 300 may be configured by various dedicated circuits such as an ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit).
　記憶部４００は、ＲＯＭ（Read　Only　Memory）、ＲＡＭ（Random　Access　Memory）、フラッシュメモリ等から構成され、制御部３００を構成するＣＰＵのワークエリア、ＣＰＵが実行する動作プログラムを記憶するプログラムエリア、データエリア等として機能する。 The storage unit 400 includes a ROM (Read Only Memory), a RAM (Random Access Memory), a flash memory, and the like. The work area of the CPU that configures the control unit 300, a program area that stores an operation program executed by the CPU, and data It functions as an area.
　プログラムエリアには、後述する車載電子機器制御処理を実行するためのプログラム、表示装置制御処理を実行するためのプログラム等の動作プログラムが記憶される。 The program area stores operation programs such as a program for executing vehicle-mounted electronic device control processing, which will be described later, and a program for executing display device control processing.
　データエリアには、仮想操作領域、実行条件、対応動作データ、画像データ等が予め記憶されている。 In the data area, a virtual operation area, execution conditions, corresponding operation data, image data, and the like are stored in advance.
　仮想操作領域は、第１、第２の入力装置１００、２００の操作面を仮想的に分割して設定される領域であり、本実施形態においては、主として操作面１１１ａ、２１１ａを段差部１１１ｃ、２１１ｃを基準として上下に分割してなる操作領域Ｒ１～Ｒ４が設定される。仮想操作領域としては、この他に窪み部１１１ｅ、２１１ｅを示す領域を含むものであってもよい。 The virtual operation area is an area that is set by virtually dividing the operation surface of the first and second input devices 100 and 200. In the present embodiment, the operation surfaces 111a and 211a are mainly configured by the stepped portion 111c, Operation areas R1 to R4 that are divided vertically with respect to 211c are set. In addition to this, the virtual operation area may include an area indicating the depressions 111e and 211e.
　実行条件は、各仮想操作領域において制御信号を車載電子機器２０に送信する、すなわち、車載電子機器２０の制御を実行するトリガーの役割となるデータである。実行条件は複数あり、各仮想操作領域によって異なる条件が対応付けられている。本実施形態においては、実行条件は、特定の軌跡であるか否かの条件、所定の仮想操作領域に接触したか否かの条件、押下操作が検出されたか否かの条件、を含む。また、実行条件は各仮想操作領域毎に複数設定することができ、例えば特定の軌跡であるか否かの条件と押下操作が検出されたか否かの条件とが同じ仮想操作領域に対して設定されてもよい。「特定の軌跡」とは、例えば隆起部１１１ｆ、２１１ｆに沿った略円弧状の軌跡などが上げられる。 The execution condition is data serving as a trigger for transmitting a control signal to the in-vehicle electronic device 20 in each virtual operation region, that is, for controlling the in-vehicle electronic device 20. There are a plurality of execution conditions, and different conditions are associated with each virtual operation area. In the present embodiment, the execution condition includes a condition as to whether or not it is a specific locus, a condition as to whether or not a predetermined virtual operation area has been touched, and a condition as to whether or not a pressing operation has been detected. Also, a plurality of execution conditions can be set for each virtual operation area. For example, a condition for whether or not a specific locus is set and a condition for whether or not a pressing operation is detected are set for the same virtual operation area. May be. The “specific trajectory” is, for example, a substantially arc-shaped trajectory along the raised portions 111f and 211f.
　対応動作データは、車載電子機器２０に所定の動作を実行させる制御信号のデータである。対応動作データは複数あり、その各々が仮想操作領域及び実行条件と対応付けられている。すなわち、操作装置１０００は、ユーザが接触する操作面の位置とジェスチャ操作のパターンとの組み合わせによって、車載電子機器２０に複数の異なる制御を実行することが可能となっている。 Corresponding operation data is data of a control signal that causes the in-vehicle electronic device 20 to execute a predetermined operation. There are a plurality of corresponding operation data, each of which is associated with a virtual operation area and an execution condition. That is, the operation device 1000 can execute a plurality of different controls on the in-vehicle electronic device 20 depending on the combination of the position of the operation surface with which the user contacts and the pattern of the gesture operation.
　画像データは、表示装置５００に所定の表示画像を表示させる画像信号のデータである。制御部３００は、第１、第２の入力装置１００、２００に対する操作やこの操作に応じた車載電子機器２０の所定の動作に基づいて、表示装置５００に表示させる表示画像を更新する制御を行う。 The image data is image signal data that causes the display device 500 to display a predetermined display image. The control unit 300 performs control to update a display image to be displayed on the display device 500 based on an operation on the first and second input devices 100 and 200 and a predetermined operation of the in-vehicle electronic device 20 according to the operation. .
　なお、記憶部４００に格納される各データは、既知のデータ登録手法を用いて、デフォルト値として或いはユーザ自身の操作により適宜格納される。 In addition, each data stored in the memory | storage part 400 is suitably stored as a default value or a user's own operation using a known data registration method.
　図６は、表示装置５００を示す斜視図である。表示装置５００は、ユーザの正面であってステアリング１０の上方に配置され、プロジェクタ（投射型表示器）５１０と、ミラー５２０と、第１のスクリーン５３０と、第２のスクリーン５４０と、第３のスクリーン５５０と、第４のスクリーン５６０と、第５のスクリーン５７０と、スクリーンホルダ５８０と、を備える。 FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing the display device 500. The display device 500 is disposed in front of the user and above the steering 10, and includes a projector (projection display) 510, a mirror 520, a first screen 530, a second screen 540, and a third screen. A screen 550, a fourth screen 560, a fifth screen 570, and a screen holder 580 are provided.
　プロジェクタ５１０は、表示画像を示す表示光Ｌを第１～第５のスクリーン５３０～５７０に向けて出射するものであり、例えば光源からの光を液晶パネルを透過させて表示光Ｌを形成する液晶プロジェクタからなる。なお、プロジェクタ５１０は複数であってよい。 The projector 510 emits display light L indicating a display image toward the first to fifth screens 530 to 570. For example, liquid crystal that forms display light L by transmitting light from a light source through a liquid crystal panel. Consists of a projector. A plurality of projectors 510 may be provided.
　ミラー５２０は、例えばポリカーボネートなどの樹脂材料に例えばアルミニウムなどの金属を蒸着させて反射面を形成してなる反射部材である。プロジェクタ５１０から出射された表示光Ｌは、ミラー５２０を反射し、第１～第５のスクリーン５３０～５７０に投影される。 The mirror 520 is a reflecting member formed by depositing a metal such as aluminum on a resin material such as polycarbonate to form a reflecting surface. The display light L emitted from the projector 510 is reflected by the mirror 520 and projected onto the first to fifth screens 530 to 570.
　第１～第５のスクリーン５３０～５７０は、プロジェクタ５１０から出射された表示光Ｌが投影されてそれぞれ表示画像を映し出す（表示する）表示領域を構成するものである。本実施形態において、第１～第５のスクリーン５３０～５７０は、表示光Ｌを反射して表示画像を表示する反射スクリーンであり、平面、曲面、球面あるいはこれらの組み合わせからなる立体形状からなる。
　第１のスクリーン５３０は、中央に位置するスクリーンであり、表示画像として例えば車速、エンジン回転数、残燃料、電力量、走行距離などの車両情報やナビゲーション情報などを表示する第１の表示領域を構成する。
　第２のスクリーン５４０は、ユーザ側から見て右側下方に位置するスクリーンであり、後述するように、第１の入力装置１００の第１の操作領域Ｒ１と連携し、表示画像として第１の操作領域Ｒ１の操作あるいはこの操作に伴う車載電子機器２０の動作に関する情報を表示する第２の表示領域を構成する。
　第３のスクリーン５５０は、ユーザ側から見て右側上方に位置するスクリーンであり、表示画像として各種インジケータやワーニングを表示するほか、後述するように、第１の入力装置１００の第２の操作領域Ｒ２と連携し、表示画像として第２の操作領域Ｒ２の操作あるいはこの操作に伴う車載電子機器２０の動作に関する情報を表示する第３の表示領域を構成する。
　第４のスクリーン５６０は、ユーザ側から見て左側下方に位置するスクリーンであり、後述するように、第２の入力装置２００の第３の操作領域Ｒ３と連携し、表示画像として第３の操作領域Ｒ３の操作あるいはこの操作に伴う車載電子機器２０の動作に関する情報を表示する第４の表示領域を構成する。
　第５のスクリーン５７０は、ユーザ側から見て左側上方に位置するスクリーンであり、表示画像として各種インジケータやワーニングを表示するほか、後述するように、第２の入力装置１００の第４の操作領域Ｒ４と連携し、第４の操作領域Ｒ４の操作あるいはこの操作に伴う車載電子機器２０の動作に関する情報を表示する第５の表示領域を構成する。
　第１～第５スクリーン５３０～５７０は、スクリーンホルダ５８０の段差が設けられ奥行き方向の位置が異なる複数の保持面にそれぞれ保持されることで、立体的に、すなわち、空間を隔てて奥行き方向の位置が異なるように配置される。具体的には、第１のスクリーン５３０に対して第２、第４のスクリーン５４０、５６０が空間を隔てて一段表側（ユーザ側）に位置し、第３、第５のスクリーン５５０、５７０が第２、第４のスクリーン５４０、５６０に対してさらに一段表側に位置するように配置される。これにより、第１のスクリーン５３０に表示される表示画像と、第２、第４のスクリーン５４０、５６０に表示される表示画像と、第３、第５のスクリーン５５０、５７０に表示される表示画像と、は奥行きが異なり、立体感のある表示が可能となる。 The first to fifth screens 530 to 570 constitute display areas on which the display light L emitted from the projector 510 is projected to display (display) display images. In the present embodiment, the first to fifth screens 530 to 570 are reflection screens that reflect the display light L and display a display image, and have a three-dimensional shape including a plane, a curved surface, a spherical surface, or a combination thereof.
The first screen 530 is a screen located in the center, and has a first display area for displaying vehicle information such as vehicle speed, engine speed, remaining fuel, electric energy, travel distance, and navigation information as a display image. Constitute.
The second screen 540 is a screen located on the lower right side when viewed from the user side. As will be described later, the second screen 540 cooperates with the first operation region R1 of the first input device 100 to display the first operation as a display image. A second display area that displays information related to the operation of the region R1 or the operation of the in-vehicle electronic device 20 associated with the operation is configured.
The third screen 550 is a screen located on the upper right side when viewed from the user side, and displays various indicators and warnings as a display image. In addition, as described later, the second operation area of the first input device 100 is displayed. In cooperation with R2, a third display area for displaying information on the operation of the second operation area R2 or the operation of the in-vehicle electronic device 20 associated with this operation as a display image is configured.
The fourth screen 560 is a screen located on the lower left side when viewed from the user side. As described later, the fourth screen 560 cooperates with the third operation region R3 of the second input device 200 to display a third operation as a display image. A fourth display area that displays information related to the operation of the region R3 or the operation of the in-vehicle electronic device 20 associated with the operation is configured.
The fifth screen 570 is a screen located on the upper left side when viewed from the user side, displays various indicators and warnings as display images, and, as will be described later, a fourth operation area of the second input device 100. In cooperation with R4, a fifth display region is configured to display information related to the operation of the fourth operation region R4 or the operation of the in-vehicle electronic device 20 associated with this operation.
The first to fifth screens 530 to 570 are respectively held in a three-dimensional manner, that is, with a space therebetween in the depth direction, by being held by a plurality of holding surfaces provided with steps of the screen holder 580 and having different positions in the depth direction. The positions are arranged differently. Specifically, the second and fourth screens 540 and 560 are positioned on the first front side (user side) with a space between the first screen 530 and the third and fifth screens 550 and 570 are the first screen 530. 2. It arrange | positions so that it may be located in the 1st stage | surface front side with respect to the 4th screen 540,560. Accordingly, the display image displayed on the first screen 530, the display image displayed on the second and fourth screens 540 and 560, and the display image displayed on the third and fifth screens 550 and 570 are displayed. Is different in depth and enables display with a stereoscopic effect.
　スクリーンホルダ５８０は、例えば合成樹脂からなり、熱収縮が起こらない粘着材（図示しない）を介して第１～第５のスクリーン５３０～５７０を所定位置に保持する板状部材である。なお、第１～第５のスクリーン５３０～５７０はベゼルなどの枠状部材によって固定してもよい。また、スクリーンホルダ５８０の第１～第５のスクリーン５３０～５７０を保持する保持面には、第１～第５のスクリーン５３０～５７０を分割するように段差部５８１～５８４が形成されている。 The screen holder 580 is a plate-like member that is made of, for example, synthetic resin and holds the first to fifth screens 530 to 570 at predetermined positions via an adhesive material (not shown) that does not cause thermal shrinkage. The first to fifth screens 530 to 570 may be fixed by a frame-like member such as a bezel. Further, step portions 581 to 584 are formed on the holding surface for holding the first to fifth screens 530 to 570 of the screen holder 580 so as to divide the first to fifth screens 530 to 570.
　次に、第１、第２の入力装置１００、２００の操作領域Ｒ１～Ｒ４と表示装置５００の表示領域との連携について説明する。 Next, the cooperation between the operation areas R1 to R4 of the first and second input devices 100 and 200 and the display area of the display device 500 will be described.
　図７は、第１の入力装置１００の第１の操作領域Ｒ１に対するジェスチャ操作ＯＰ１と、これに伴って更新（切り換え）される表示装置５００の第２のスクリーン５４０の表示画像を示す図である。第２のスクリーン５４０には、初期画面の表示画像として運転情報である外気温（図７では「OUTSIDE　TEMP」と表記）と走行可能距離（図７では「DISTANCE　TO　EMPTY」と表記）とが表示されている。ここで、第１の入力装置１００の第１の操作領域Ｒ１は、第１の入力装置１００の上方に配置される第２のスクリーン５４０の形状と略相似する形状からなり、第１の操作領域Ｒ１と第２のスクリーン５４０との対応づけが行われている。なお、「略相似」とは完全な相似のほか、両者を比較した場合に似た形状であると認識できる程度に形状が近い場合も含まれる。ユーザは、立体的に配置される第２のスクリーン５４０の形状を視認することで第１の操作領域Ｒ１の形状を把握し、視覚を通じて把握した操作面１１１ａの立体形状を段差部１１１ｃ等に指先で触れて触覚を通じて感じることで、直感的に第１の操作領域Ｒ１にジェスチャ操作等を行うことができる。第２のスクリーン５４０が立体的に配置されていることで、ユーザはその形状を視認しやすく、さらに第１の操作領域Ｒ１の立体形状を触覚によって感じとることができ、ユーザが操作面１１１ａを見ることなく直感的にジェスチャ操作等を行うことができる。第１の操作領域Ｒ１に対する操作の一例として、ユーザが第１の操作領域Ｒ１をなぞるジェスチャ操作ＯＰ１を行うと、制御部３００は、プロジェクタ５１０に画像信号を送信し、ジェスチャ操作ＯＰ１の軌跡と略一致する方向（本実施形態においては右方向）及び速度で第２のスクリーン５４０の表示画像を順に切り換えて例えば車両１の右後方の風景を示す周辺画像を表示させる。第２のスクリーン５４０の表示画像が、第１の操作領域Ｒ１に対するジェスチャ操作ＯＰ１の軌跡と略一致する方向及び速度で切り換えられるため、ユーザは実際に表示画像に触れながら操作するような感覚で操作が可能となる。 FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a gesture operation OP1 for the first operation region R1 of the first input device 100 and a display image on the second screen 540 of the display device 500 that is updated (switched) accordingly. . On the second screen 540, the outside temperature (indicated as “OUTSIDE TEMP” in FIG. 7) and the travelable distance (indicated as “DISTANCE TO EMPTY” in FIG. 7) are displayed as display images of the initial screen. Has been. Here, the first operation region R1 of the first input device 100 has a shape substantially similar to the shape of the second screen 540 disposed above the first input device 100, and the first operation region R1. R1 and the second screen 540 are associated with each other. Note that “substantially similar” includes not only complete similarity but also a case where the shapes are close enough to be recognized as similar shapes when the two are compared. The user grasps the shape of the first operation region R1 by visually recognizing the shape of the second screen 540 arranged in a three-dimensional manner, and the fingertip of the three-dimensional shape of the operation surface 111a grasped through vision is applied to the stepped portion 111c and the like. By touching with and feeling through the sense of touch, a gesture operation or the like can be intuitively performed on the first operation region R1. Since the second screen 540 is arranged in a three-dimensional manner, the user can easily recognize the shape, and the user can feel the three-dimensional shape of the first operation region R1 by touch, and the user views the operation surface 111a. It is possible to perform gesture operations and the like intuitively. As an example of an operation on the first operation region R1, when the user performs a gesture operation OP1 that traces the first operation region R1, the control unit 300 transmits an image signal to the projector 510, and is approximately the locus of the gesture operation OP1. The display image on the second screen 540 is sequentially switched in the matching direction (right direction in the present embodiment) and the speed to display a peripheral image showing, for example, the right rear landscape of the vehicle 1. Since the display image on the second screen 540 is switched at a direction and speed substantially matching the locus of the gesture operation OP1 with respect to the first operation region R1, the user operates as if he / she actually operates while touching the display image. Is possible.
　図８は、第１の入力装置１００の第２の操作領域Ｒ２に対するタッチ操作ＯＰ２と、これに伴って更新される表示装置５００の第３のスクリーン５５０の表示画像を示す図である。また、図９は、第１の入力装置１００の第２の操作領域Ｒ２に対するジェスチャ操作ＯＰ３と、これに伴って更新される表示装置５００の第３のスクリーン５５０の表示画像を示す図である。図８に示すように、第３のスクリーン５５０には、初期画面の表示画像として方向指示器のインジケータが表示されている。ここで、第２、第３のスクリーン５４０、５５０を分割する段差部５８２は、第１、第２の操作領域Ｒ１、Ｒ２を分割する段差部１１１ｃの形状と略相似する形状に形成される。すなわち、段差部５８２は、第１の入力装置１００における第１の立体識別部である段差部１１１ｃの形状と略相似する第２の立体識別部となる。ユーザは、段差部５８２の立体形状を視認することで段差部１１１ｃによって第１の操作領域Ｒ１と分割される第２の操作領域Ｒ２の形状の一部（本実施形態では下部）と位置を把握し、視覚を通じて把握した操作面１１１ａの立体形状を段差部１１１ｃ等に指先で触れて触覚を通じて感じることで、直感的に第２の操作領域Ｒ２にジェスチャ操作等を行うことができる。段差部５８２が立体形状であるため、ユーザはその形状を視認しやすく、さらに段差部１１１ｃの立体形状を触覚によって感じることができ、ユーザが操作面１１１ａを見ることなく直感的にジェスチャ操作等を行うことができる。第２の操作領域Ｒ２に対する操作の一例として、ユーザが第２の操作領域Ｒ２に対してタッチ操作ＯＰ２を行う（タッチする）と、制御部３００は、プロジェクタ５１０に画像信号を送信し、第３のスクリーン５５０に段差部５８２に沿うような位置及び形状で、表示装置５００に表示可能なコンテンツを示すアイコン群からなるメニュー画像を表示させる。さらに、図９に示すように、ユーザが第２の操作領域Ｒ２を段差部１１１ｃに沿ってなぞるジェスチャ操作ＯＰ３を行うと、制御部３００は、ジェスチャ操作ＯＰ３の軌跡と略一致する方向（本実施形態では右上方）及び速度でアイコン群を順次スライドさせる。第３のスクリーン５５０の表示画像が、第２の操作領域Ｒ２に対するジェスチャ操作ＯＰ３の軌跡と略一致する方向及び速度で切り換えられるため、ユーザは実際に表示画像に触れながら操作するような感覚で操作が可能となる。なお、メニュー画像が表示されている状態で第２の操作領域Ｒ２に対して押下操作を行うと、選択されたコンテンツが表示画像として第２のスクリーン５４０に表示される。 FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating a touch operation OP2 for the second operation region R2 of the first input device 100 and a display image on the third screen 550 of the display device 500 that is updated accordingly. FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a gesture operation OP3 for the second operation region R2 of the first input device 100 and a display image on the third screen 550 of the display device 500 that is updated accordingly. As shown in FIG. 8, the indicator of the direction indicator is displayed on the third screen 550 as a display image of the initial screen. Here, the stepped portion 582 that divides the second and third screens 540 and 550 is formed in a shape substantially similar to the shape of the stepped portion 111c that divides the first and second operation regions R1 and R2. That is, the stepped portion 582 becomes a second three-dimensional identification unit that is substantially similar to the shape of the stepped portion 111 c that is the first three-dimensional identification unit in the first input device 100. The user grasps a part of the shape (lower part in the present embodiment) and the position of the second operation region R2 divided from the first operation region R1 by the step portion 111c by visually recognizing the three-dimensional shape of the step portion 582. Then, the user can intuitively perform a gesture operation or the like on the second operation region R2 by touching the step 111c or the like with a fingertip and feeling the three-dimensional shape of the operation surface 111a grasped through vision visually. Since the step portion 582 has a three-dimensional shape, it is easy for the user to visually recognize the shape, and the three-dimensional shape of the step portion 111c can be sensed by touch, and the user can intuitively operate the gesture without looking at the operation surface 111a. It can be carried out. As an example of the operation on the second operation region R2, when the user performs (touches) the touch operation OP2 on the second operation region R2, the control unit 300 transmits an image signal to the projector 510, and the third operation region R2 is performed. A menu image consisting of an icon group indicating content that can be displayed on the display device 500 is displayed on the screen 550 at a position and shape along the step 582. Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 9, when the user performs a gesture operation OP3 in which the second operation region R2 is traced along the stepped portion 111c, the control unit 300 has a direction that substantially matches the locus of the gesture operation OP3 (this embodiment). In the form, the icons are sequentially slid at the upper right) and speed. Since the display image on the third screen 550 is switched in a direction and speed that substantially match the locus of the gesture operation OP3 with respect to the second operation region R2, the user operates as if he / she actually operates while touching the display image. Is possible. Note that when the pressing operation is performed on the second operation region R2 while the menu image is displayed, the selected content is displayed on the second screen 540 as a display image.
　図１０は、第２の入力装置１００の第３の操作領域Ｒ３に対するジェスチャ操作ＯＰ４と、これに伴って更新される表示装置５００の第４のスクリーン５６０の表示画像を示す図である。第４のスクリーン５６０には、初期画面の表示画像としてオーディオ操作画像が表示されている。ここで、第２の入力装置２００の第３の操作領域Ｒ３は、第２の入力装置２００の上方に配置される第４のスクリーン５６０の形状と略相似する形状からなり、第３の操作領域Ｒ３と第４のスクリーン５６０との対応づけが行われている。ユーザは、立体的に配置される第４のスクリーン５６０の形状を視認することで第３の操作領域Ｒ３の形状を把握し、視覚を通じて把握した操作面２１１ａの立体形状を段差部２１１ｃ等に指先で触れて触覚を通じて感じることによって、直感的に第３の操作領域Ｒ３にジェスチャ操作等を行うことができる。第４のスクリーン５６０が立体的に配置されていることで、ユーザはその形状を視認しやすく、さらに第３の操作領域Ｒ３の立体形状を触覚によって感じとることができ、ユーザが操作面２１１ａを見ることなく直感的にジェスチャ操作等を行うことができる。第３の操作領域Ｒ３に対する操作の一例として、第３の操作領域Ｒ３の窪み部２１１ｅ内を時計回りになぞるジェスチャ操作ＯＰ４を行うと、制御部３００は、車載電子機器２０に音量制御信号を送信して音量を変更させ、プロジェクタ５１０に画像信号を送信して音量の変更に伴って第４のスクリーン５６０の表示画像における音量表示を更新する。 FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a gesture operation OP4 for the third operation region R3 of the second input device 100 and a display image on the fourth screen 560 of the display device 500 that is updated accordingly. On the fourth screen 560, an audio operation image is displayed as a display image of the initial screen. Here, the third operation region R3 of the second input device 200 has a shape substantially similar to the shape of the fourth screen 560 disposed above the second input device 200, and the third operation region R3. R3 and the fourth screen 560 are associated with each other. The user grasps the shape of the third operation region R3 by visually recognizing the shape of the fourth screen 560 arranged in three dimensions, and the fingertip of the three-dimensional shape of the operation surface 211a grasped through vision is applied to the step portion 211c and the like. By touching with and feeling through the sense of touch, a gesture operation or the like can be intuitively performed on the third operation region R3. Since the fourth screen 560 is three-dimensionally arranged, the user can easily recognize the shape thereof, and the three-dimensional shape of the third operation region R3 can be sensed by touch, and the user views the operation surface 211a. It is possible to perform gesture operations and the like intuitively. As an example of the operation on the third operation region R3, when the gesture operation OP4 that traces the inside of the hollow portion 211e of the third operation region R3 in the clockwise direction is performed, the control unit 300 transmits a volume control signal to the in-vehicle electronic device 20 Then, the volume is changed, an image signal is transmitted to the projector 510, and the volume display in the display image on the fourth screen 560 is updated in accordance with the change in the volume.
　図１１は、第２の入力装置２００の第４の操作領域Ｒ４に対するタッチ操作ＯＰ５と、これに伴って更新される表示装置５００の第５のスクリーン５７０の表示画像を示す図である。また、図１２は、第２の入力装置２００の第４の操作領域Ｒ４に対するジェスチャ操作ＯＰ６と、これに伴って更新される表示装置５００の第５のスクリーン５７０の表示画像を示す図である。図１１に示すように、第５のスクリーン５７０には、初期画面の表示画像として方向指示器のインジケータが表示されている。ここで、第４、第５のスクリーン５６０、５７０を分割する段差部５８４は、第３、第４の操作領域Ｒ３、Ｒ４を分割する段差部２１１ｃの形状と略相似する形状に形成される。すなわち、段差部５８４は、第２の入力装置２００における第１の立体識別部である段差部２１１ｃの形状と略相似する第２の立体識別部となる。ユーザは、段差部５８４の立体形状を視認することで段差部２１１ｃによって第３の操作領域Ｒ３と分割される第４の操作領域Ｒ４の形状の一部（本実施形態では下部）と位置を把握し、視覚を通じて把握した操作面２１１ａの立体形状を段差部２１１ｃ等に指先で触れて触覚を通じて感じることによって、直感的に第４の操作領域Ｒ４にジェスチャ操作等を行うことができる。段差部５８４が立体形状であるため、ユーザはその形状を視認しやすく、さらに段差部２１１ｃの立体形状を触覚によって感じることができ、ユーザが操作面２１１ａを見ることなく直感的にジェスチャ操作等を行うことができる。第４の操作領域Ｒ４に対する操作の一例として、ユーザが第４の操作領域Ｒ４に対してタッチ操作ＯＰ５を行う（タッチする）と、制御部３００は、プロジェクタ５１０に画像信号を送信して、第５のスクリーン５７０に段差部５８４に沿うような位置及び形状で、車載電子機器２０の機能を示すアイコン群からなるメニュー画像を表示させる。さらに、図１２に示すように、ユーザが第４の操作領域Ｒ４を段差部２１１ｃに沿ってなぞるジェスチャ操作ＯＰ６を行うと、制御部３００は、ジェスチャ操作ＯＰ６の軌跡と略一致する方向（本実施形態では左上方）と速度でアイコン群を順次スライドさせる。第５のスクリーン５７０の表示画像が、第４の操作領域Ｒ４に対するジェスチャ操作ＯＰ６の軌跡と略一致する方向及び速度で切り換えられるため、ユーザは実際に表示画像に触れながら操作するような感覚で操作が可能となる。なお、メニュー画像が表示されている状態で第４の操作領域Ｒ４に対して押下操作を行うと、選択された機能が実行される。 FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a touch operation OP5 for the fourth operation region R4 of the second input device 200 and a display image on the fifth screen 570 of the display device 500 that is updated accordingly. FIG. 12 is a diagram showing a gesture operation OP6 for the fourth operation region R4 of the second input device 200 and a display image on the fifth screen 570 of the display device 500 that is updated accordingly. As shown in FIG. 11, on the fifth screen 570, an indicator of a direction indicator is displayed as a display image of the initial screen. Here, the stepped portion 584 that divides the fourth and fifth screens 560 and 570 is formed in a shape that is substantially similar to the shape of the stepped portion 211c that divides the third and fourth operation regions R3 and R4. That is, the stepped portion 584 is a second three-dimensional identification unit that is substantially similar to the shape of the stepped portion 211 c that is the first three-dimensional identification unit in the second input device 200. The user grasps a part of the shape (lower part in the present embodiment) and the position of the fourth operation region R4 that is divided from the third operation region R3 by the step portion 211c by visually recognizing the three-dimensional shape of the step portion 584. Then, the user can intuitively perform a gesture operation or the like on the fourth operation region R4 by touching the stepped portion 211c or the like with a fingertip and feeling the three-dimensional shape of the operation surface 211a grasped through sight through a tactile sense. Since the stepped portion 584 has a three-dimensional shape, it is easy for the user to visually recognize the shape, and the three-dimensional shape of the stepped portion 211c can be sensed by tactile sense. It can be carried out. As an example of the operation on the fourth operation region R4, when the user performs (touches) the touch operation OP5 on the fourth operation region R4, the control unit 300 transmits an image signal to the projector 510, and A menu image consisting of an icon group indicating the function of the in-vehicle electronic device 20 is displayed on the screen 570 of 5 at a position and shape along the step portion 584. Furthermore, as illustrated in FIG. 12, when the user performs a gesture operation OP6 in which the fourth operation region R4 is traced along the stepped portion 211c, the control unit 300 substantially matches the trajectory of the gesture operation OP6 (this embodiment). In the form, the icons are sequentially slid at the upper left) and the speed. Since the display image on the fifth screen 570 is switched in a direction and speed substantially matching the locus of the gesture operation OP6 with respect to the fourth operation region R4, the user operates as if he / she actually operates while touching the display image. Is possible. Note that when the pressing operation is performed on the fourth operation region R4 while the menu image is displayed, the selected function is executed.
　本実施形態に係る操作装置１０００は、複数の操作領域Ｒ１、Ｒ２を有する操作面１１１ａと、操作面１１１ａに対する被検出体の接触位置を検出可能なセンサシート（センサ部）１１２と、を備える第１の入力装置（入力手段）１００と、複数の操作領域Ｒ３、Ｒ４を有する操作面２１１ａと、操作面２１１ａに対する被検出体の接触位置を検出可能なセンサシート（センサ部）２１２と、を備える第２の入力装置（入力手段）２００と、
複数のスクリーン（表示領域）５３０～５７０を備える表示装置（表示手段）５００と、
センサシート１１２、２１２が検出した前記被検出体の接触位置に基づいて、所定の車載電子機器２０を制御し、また、複数のスクリーン５３０～５７０の少なくとも１つに表示される画像を切り換える制御部（制御手段）３００と、を備え、
複数のスクリーン５３０～５７０は立体的に配置され、
複数の操作領域Ｒ１、Ｒ２及びＲ３、Ｒ４は立体的に形成され、
第１の操作領域Ｒ１及び第３の操作領域Ｒ３は、それぞれ第２のスクリーン５４０及び第４のスクリーン５６０の形状と略相似する形状からなるものである。
これによれば、ユーザは操作面１１１ａ、２１１ａを見ることなく直感的にジェスチャ操作等を行うことが可能となる。 The operation device 1000 according to the present embodiment includes an operation surface 111a having a plurality of operation regions R1 and R2, and a sensor sheet (sensor unit) 112 that can detect the contact position of the detection target with respect to the operation surface 111a. 1 input device (input means) 100, an operation surface 211a having a plurality of operation regions R3 and R4, and a sensor sheet (sensor unit) 212 capable of detecting the contact position of the detected object with respect to the operation surface 211a. A second input device (input means) 200;
A display device (display means) 500 including a plurality of screens (display areas) 530 to 570;
A control unit that controls a predetermined in-vehicle electronic device 20 based on the contact position of the detected object detected by the sensor sheets 112 and 212, and switches an image displayed on at least one of the plurality of screens 530 to 570. (Control means) 300,
The plurality of screens 530 to 570 are arranged three-dimensionally,
The plurality of operation regions R1, R2, and R3, R4 are three-dimensionally formed,
The first operation region R1 and the third operation region R3 have shapes substantially similar to the shapes of the second screen 540 and the fourth screen 560, respectively.
According to this, the user can intuitively perform a gesture operation or the like without looking at the operation surfaces 111a and 211a.
　また、本実施形態に係る操作装置１０００は、複数の操作領域Ｒ１、Ｒ２を有する操作面１１１ａと、操作面１１１ａに対する被検出体の接触位置を検出可能なセンサシート（センサ部）１１２と、を備える第１の入力装置（入力手段）１００と、複数の操作領域Ｒ３、Ｒ４を有する操作面２１１ａと、操作面２１１ａに対する被検出体の接触位置を検出可能なセンサシート（センサ部）２１２と、を備える第２の入力装置（入力手段）２００と、
複数のスクリーン（表示領域）５３０～５７０を備える表示装置（表示手段）５００と、
センサシート１１２、２１２が検出した前記被検出体の接触位置に基づいて、所定の車載電子機器２０を制御し、また、複数のスクリーン５３０～５７０の少なくとも１つに表示される画像を切り換える制御部（制御手段）３００と、を備え、
複数のスクリーン５３０～５７０は立体的に配置され、
複数の操作領域Ｒ１、Ｒ２及びＲ３、Ｒ４は立体的に形成され、
操作面１１１ａに形成され操作領域Ｒ１、Ｒ２を分割する段差部（第１の立体識別部）１１１ｄと操作面２１１ａに形成され操作領域Ｒ３、Ｒ４を分割する段差部（第１の立体識別部）２１１ｃとは、それぞれ第２のスクリーン５４０と第３のスクリーン５５０を分割する段差部（第２の立体識別部）５８２の形状と第４のスクリーン５６０と第５のスクリーン５７０とを分割する段差部（第２の立体識別部）５８４の形状と略相似する形状からなるものである。
これによれば、ユーザは操作面１１１ａ、２１１ａを見ることなく直感的にジェスチャ操作等を行うことが可能となる。 In addition, the operation device 1000 according to the present embodiment includes an operation surface 111a having a plurality of operation regions R1 and R2, and a sensor sheet (sensor unit) 112 that can detect a contact position of the detection target with respect to the operation surface 111a. A first input device (input means) 100 provided; an operation surface 211a having a plurality of operation regions R3 and R4; a sensor sheet (sensor unit) 212 capable of detecting a contact position of an object to be detected with respect to the operation surface 211a; A second input device (input means) 200 comprising:
A display device (display means) 500 including a plurality of screens (display areas) 530 to 570;
A control unit that controls a predetermined in-vehicle electronic device 20 based on the contact position of the detected object detected by the sensor sheets 112 and 212, and switches an image displayed on at least one of the plurality of screens 530 to 570. (Control means) 300,
The plurality of screens 530 to 570 are arranged three-dimensionally,
The plurality of operation regions R1, R2, and R3, R4 are three-dimensionally formed,
A step portion (first three-dimensional identification portion) 111d formed on the operation surface 111a and dividing the operation regions R1 and R2 and a step portion (first three-dimensional identification portion) formed on the operation surface 211a and dividing the operation regions R3 and R4. 211c is a step portion for dividing the second screen 540 and the third screen 550, and a step portion for dividing the fourth screen 560 and the fifth screen 570. (Second three-dimensional identification part) It has a shape substantially similar to the shape of 584.
According to this, the user can intuitively perform a gesture operation or the like without looking at the operation surfaces 111a and 211a.
　また、第１、第２の入力装置１００、２００はステアリング１０に搭載され、スクリーン５３０～５７０は、第１、第２の入力装置１００、２００の上方に配置され、
第１の操作領域Ｒ１及び第３の操作領域Ｒ３は、その上方に位置する第２のスクリーン５４０及び第４のスクリーン５６０と略相似する形状からなるものである。
これによれば、対応づけられた操作領域Ｒ１、Ｒ３とスクリーン５４０、５６０との左右方向の位置が略一致するため、スクリーン５４０、５６０を見ながらより違和感なく操作面１１１ａ、２１１ａに対する操作を行うことができる。 The first and second input devices 100 and 200 are mounted on the steering 10, and the screens 530 to 570 are disposed above the first and second input devices 100 and 200.
The first operation region R1 and the third operation region R3 have shapes substantially similar to the second screen 540 and the fourth screen 560 located above the first operation region R1 and the third operation region R3.
According to this, the left and right positions of the associated operation areas R1 and R3 and the screens 540 and 560 substantially coincide with each other, so that the operation on the operation surfaces 111a and 211a can be performed more comfortably while looking at the screens 540 and 560. be able to.
　また、第１、第２の入力装置１００、２００はステアリング１０に搭載され、スクリーン５３０～５７０は、第１、第２の入力装置１００、２００の上方に配置され、
段差部１１１ｃ、２１１ｃは、その上方に位置する段差部５８２、５８４の形状と略相似する形状からなるものである。
これによれば、対応づけられた段差部１１１ｃ、２１１ｃと段差部５８２、５８４との左右方向の位置が略一致するため、段差部５８２、５８４を見ながらより違和感なく操作面１１１ａ、２１１ａに対する操作を行うことができる。 The first and second input devices 100 and 200 are mounted on the steering 10, and the screens 530 to 570 are disposed above the first and second input devices 100 and 200.
The step portions 111c and 211c have a shape substantially similar to the shape of the step portions 582 and 584 located above the step portions 111c and 211c.
According to this, the left and right positions of the stepped portions 111c and 211c and the stepped portions 582 and 584 that are associated with each other substantially coincide with each other, so that the operation on the operation surfaces 111a and 211a can be performed more comfortably while looking at the stepped portions 582 and 584. It can be performed.
　また、表示装置５００は、表示光Ｌを発するプロジェクタ（投射型表示器）５１０と、複数の表示領域を構成し、表示光Ｌが投影されて画像を表示する複数のスクリーン５３０～５７０と、を備えてなるものである。
これによれば、スクリーン５３０～５７０を用いて容易に立体的に配置された複数の表示領域を得ることができる。 Further, the display device 500 includes a projector (projection type display) 510 that emits display light L, and a plurality of screens 530 to 570 that form a plurality of display areas and display images by projecting the display light L. It is prepared.
According to this, it is possible to easily obtain a plurality of display areas arranged three-dimensionally using the screens 530 to 570.
　また、制御部３００は、センサシート１１２、２１２が検出した被検出体の軌跡と略一致する方向及び速度で表示画像を切り換えるものである。これによれば、ユーザは表示画像を直接触れているような感覚で操作することができ、直感的な操作が可能となる。 Further, the control unit 300 switches the display image at a direction and a speed that substantially coincide with the locus of the detected object detected by the sensor sheets 112 and 212. According to this, the user can operate as if he / she is directly touching the display image, and intuitive operation is possible.
　本発明は、上記の実施形態に限定されるものではなく、その要旨を逸脱しない範囲内で適宜、変更（構成要素の削除も含む）等が可能であることはもちろんである。本実施形態においては入力手段として２つの入力装置１００、２００を備える構成であったが、１つの入力手段を備えるものであってもよい。また、操作領域は３つ以上形成されるものであってもよい。また、１つの入力手段における２つ以上の操作領域の形状が、表示領域のいずれかと略相似する形状からなるものであってもよい。また、表示領域の形状を強調するように、各表示領域の周縁部にグラデーションや模様等の強調画像を表示しても良く、表示領域の形状をより明確に視認することができる。 The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and it is needless to say that changes (including deletion of components) can be made as appropriate without departing from the scope of the invention. In this embodiment, the two input devices 100 and 200 are provided as input means. However, one input means may be provided. Further, three or more operation areas may be formed. Moreover, the shape of two or more operation areas in one input means may be a shape that is substantially similar to any one of the display areas. Further, an emphasized image such as a gradation or a pattern may be displayed at the periphery of each display area so as to emphasize the shape of the display area, and the shape of the display area can be visually recognized more clearly.
　また、複数の操作領域は、印刷や塗料の塗り分け、レーザ等による表面加工等の手段によってそれぞれ異なる触感となるように形成されてもよく、触れた操作領域の相違を指先等でより容易に感じ取ることができ、直感的な操作を行うのにさらに好適である。また、その場合、操作領域の触感を想起させる背景画像を対応づけられた（その操作に応じて表示画像が更新され、形状が略相似する）表示領域に表示しても良く、視覚によって操作領域の表面触感を把握し、操作面に触れながら操作領域の表面触感を触覚によって感じることで、直感的に操作を行うことができさらに好適である。例えば、摩擦抵抗の少ない（ツルツルした）触感の操作領域について、これと対応づけられる表示領域にその触感を想起させる金属調などの光沢のある背景画像を表示させる。または、摩擦抵抗の多い（ザラザラした）触感の操作領域について、これと対応付けられる表示領域にその触感を想起させる凹凸を含む背景画像を表示させる。また、複数の表示領域をスクリーンで構成する場合は、操作領域の触感を想起させるような質感となるように各スクリーンを形成してもよい。例えば、材質や表面加工によって摩擦抵抗の少ない（ツルツルした）触感の操作領域について、これと対応づけられるスクリーンをその触感を想起させる凹凸のない質感で形成する。または、摩擦抵抗の多い（ザラザラした）触感の操作領域について、これと対応付けられるスクリーンをその触感を想起させる凹凸を含む質感で形成する。 In addition, the plurality of operation areas may be formed so as to have different tactile sensations by means such as printing, paint coating, laser processing, etc., and the difference between touched operation areas can be made easier with a fingertip or the like. It can be felt and is more suitable for intuitive operation. In this case, a background image reminiscent of the tactile sensation of the operation area may be displayed in a display area that is associated (the display image is updated according to the operation and the shape is substantially similar). It is more preferable that the user can intuitively perform the operation by grasping the surface tactile sensation and feeling the surface tactile sensation in the operation area while touching the operation surface. For example, a glossy background image such as a metallic tone reminiscent of the tactile sensation is displayed in a display area associated with the tactile sensation operation area having a low frictional resistance (smooth). Alternatively, for a tactile sensation operation region with a high frictional resistance (a rough texture), a background image including concavities and convexities reminiscent of the tactile sensation is displayed in a display region associated therewith. Further, when a plurality of display areas are configured by screens, each screen may be formed so as to have a texture reminiscent of the tactile sensation of the operation area. For example, for a tactile sensation operating area with a low frictional resistance (smooth) depending on the material and surface processing, a screen associated with the tactile sensation area is formed with a texture free from unevenness that reminds the tactile sensation. Alternatively, with respect to a tactile sensation operation region having a high frictional resistance, a screen associated therewith is formed with a texture including irregularities that recalls the tactile sensation.
　図１３及び１４は、本発明の他の実施形態の一例を示すものである。
　他の実施形態である操作装置１０００は、第１、第２の入力装置１００、２００の第２の操作領域Ｒ２及び第４の操作領域Ｒ４の表面に、これら操作領域Ｒ２及びＲ４とそれぞれ連携する第３のスクリーン５５０及び第５のスクリーン５７０の特徴的な形状の一部を模した第１、第２の意匠部１３０、２３０を形成してなる。なお、本実施形態においては、第１、第２の意匠部１３０、２３０は、表面カバー１１１、２１１の第２の操作領域Ｒ２及び第４の操作領域Ｒ４に対応する個所にそれぞれ印刷形成されてなる。また、「模した」とは表示領域であるスクリーンの一部の形状を簡略化、単純化し、両者を比較した場合に似た形状であると認識できる程度に近い形状とすることを言い、同一形状である場合も含む。 13 and 14 show an example of another embodiment of the present invention.
The operation device 1000 according to another embodiment is linked to the operation regions R2 and R4 on the surfaces of the second operation region R2 and the fourth operation region R4 of the first and second input devices 100 and 200, respectively. The first and second design portions 130 and 230 simulating part of the characteristic shapes of the third screen 550 and the fifth screen 570 are formed. In the present embodiment, the first and second design portions 130 and 230 are printed and formed at locations corresponding to the second operation region R2 and the fourth operation region R4 of the front covers 111 and 211, respectively. Become. In addition, “simulated” means that the shape of a part of the screen, which is the display area, is simplified and simplified, and the shapes are close enough to be recognized as being similar when comparing the two. Including the case of a shape.
　第１の意匠部１３０は、図１３に示すように第３のスクリーン５５０の形状の一部として下部の曲線形状を模した曲線形状の意匠である。また、第２の意匠部２３０は、図１４に示すように第５のスクリーン５７０の形状の一部として下部の曲線形状を模した曲線形状の意匠である。ユーザは、第３のスクリーン５５０、第５のスクリーン５７０の特徴的な形状の一部（下部）とこれらを模した第１、第２の意匠１３０、２３０とを視認することによって、操作装置１０００が初見である場合など操作に不慣れな場合であっても、一見して第３のスクリーン５５０及び第５のスクリーン５７０と第２の操作領域Ｒ４及び第４の操作領域Ｒ４との連携関係を把握することができる。 The first design portion 130 is a curved design that imitates the lower curved shape as a part of the shape of the third screen 550 as shown in FIG. The second design portion 230 is a curved design that imitates the lower curved shape as a part of the shape of the fifth screen 570 as shown in FIG. The user visually recognizes a part (lower part) of the characteristic shapes of the third screen 550 and the fifth screen 570 and the first and second designs 130 and 230 imitating them, thereby operating the operation device 1000. Even if the user is unfamiliar with the operation, such as when it is the first time, the relationship between the third screen 550 and the fifth screen 570 and the second operation region R4 and the fourth operation region R4 can be understood at a glance. can do.
　また、図１３に示すように、ユーザが第２の操作領域Ｒ２に対してタッチ操作ＯＰ２を行う（タッチする）と、制御部３００は、プロジェクタ５１０に画像信号を送信し、第３のスクリーン５５０に段差部５８２に沿うような位置及び形状で、表示可能なコンテンツを示すアイコン群からなるメニュー画像を表示させる。また、このとき、制御部３００は、被検出体である指等が接触した第２の操作領域Ｒ２と連携する第３のスクリーン５５０を強調する強調画像を表示させる。強調画像の一例として、本実施形態では背景として通常時と色の異なる着色背景画像を第３のスクリーン５５０全体に表示する。強調画像は、表示領域を強調するものであればよく、各表示領域の周縁部に囲み線やグラデーションや模様等を表示しても良い。同様に、図１４に示すように、ユーザが第４の操作領域Ｒ４に対してタッチ操作ＯＰ５を行う（タッチする）と、制御部３００は、プロジェクタ５１０に画像信号に送信し、第５のスクリーン５７０に段差部５８４に沿うような位置及び形状で、車載電子機器２０の機能を示すアイコン群からなるメニュー画像を表示させる。また、このとき、制御部３００は、被検出体である指等が接触した第４の操作領域Ｒ４と連携する第５のスクリーン５７０を強調する強調画像を表示させる。強調画像の一例として、本実施形態では背景として通常時と色の異なる着色背景画像を第５のスクリーン５７０全体に表示する。なお、図示しないが、ユーザの指等が第１の操作領域Ｒ１あるいは第３の操作領域Ｒ３に接触した場合は、これら操作領域Ｒ１あるいはＲ３と連携する第２のスクリーン５４０あるいは第４のスクリーン５６０にこれらスクリーン５４０あるいは５６０を強調する強調画像が表示される。ユーザは、強調画像によって、操作領域Ｒ１～Ｒ４に接触した時点で、所望の操作領域Ｒ１～Ｒ４に接触したか否かを把握することができ、操作性を向上させることができる。 Also, as shown in FIG. 13, when the user performs (touches) the touch operation OP2 on the second operation region R2, the control unit 300 transmits an image signal to the projector 510 and the third screen 550. A menu image including a group of icons indicating displayable content is displayed at a position and shape along the step portion 582. At this time, the control unit 300 displays an enhanced image that emphasizes the third screen 550 that cooperates with the second operation region R2 that is touched by the finger or the like that is the detection target. As an example of the emphasized image, in this embodiment, a colored background image having a color different from that in the normal state is displayed on the entire third screen 550 as a background. The emphasized image may be any image that emphasizes the display area, and a surrounding line, a gradation, a pattern, or the like may be displayed on the periphery of each display area. Similarly, as illustrated in FIG. 14, when the user performs (touches) the touch operation OP5 on the fourth operation region R4, the control unit 300 transmits an image signal to the projector 510 and the fifth screen. A menu image including a group of icons indicating the function of the in-vehicle electronic device 20 is displayed on the 570 at a position and shape along the stepped portion 584. At this time, the control unit 300 displays an enhanced image that emphasizes the fifth screen 570 that cooperates with the fourth operation region R4 in contact with the finger or the like that is the detection target. As an example of an emphasized image, in this embodiment, a colored background image having a color different from that in the normal state is displayed on the entire fifth screen 570 as a background. Although not shown, when the user's finger or the like comes into contact with the first operation region R1 or the third operation region R3, the second screen 540 or the fourth screen 560 associated with these operation regions R1 or R3. The highlighted image for enhancing the screen 540 or 560 is displayed. The user can grasp whether or not he / she has touched the desired operation areas R1 to R4 at the time when the user has touched the operation areas R1 to R4 by the emphasized image, and can improve the operability.
　本実施形態における操作装置１０００は、複数の操作領域Ｒ１、Ｒ２及びＲ３、Ｒ４のうち第２の操作領域Ｒ２及び第３の操作領域Ｒ３は、その表面に複数のスクリーン５３０～５７０のうちそれぞれ第３のスクリーン５５０及び第５のスクリーン５７０の形状の一部を模した第一、第二の意匠部１３０、２３０が形成されてなることを特徴とする。
　これによれば、操作装置１０００が初見である場合など操作に不慣れな場合であっても、一見して第３のスクリーン５５０及び第５のスクリーン５７０と第２の操作領域Ｒ４及び第４の操作領域Ｒ４との連携関係を把握することができる。 In the operation device 1000 according to the present embodiment, the second operation region R2 and the third operation region R3 among the plurality of operation regions R1, R2, R3, and R4 are respectively provided on the surface of the plurality of screens 530 to 570. The first and second design portions 130 and 230 imitating part of the shapes of the third screen 550 and the fifth screen 570 are formed.
According to this, even when the operation device 1000 is unfamiliar with the operation such as the first appearance, the third screen 550 and the fifth screen 570, the second operation region R4, and the fourth operation at a glance. The cooperative relationship with the region R4 can be grasped.
　また、制御部３００は、センサシート１１２、２１２が検出した前記被検出体の接触位置に基づいて、前記被検出体が接触した操作領域Ｒ１、Ｒ２及びＲ３、Ｒ４と連携するスクリーン５４０～５７０を強調する強調画像を表示装置５００に表示させることを特徴とする。
　これによれば、操作領域Ｒ１～Ｒ４に接触した時点で、所望の操作領域Ｒ１～Ｒ４に接触したか否かを把握することができ、操作性を向上させることができる。 In addition, the control unit 300 displays screens 540 to 570 that cooperate with the operation areas R1, R2, R3, and R4 in contact with the detected object based on the contact positions of the detected object detected by the sensor sheets 112 and 212. An emphasized image to be emphasized is displayed on the display device 500.
According to this, it is possible to grasp whether or not the desired operation areas R1 to R4 have been touched when the operation areas R1 to R4 are touched, and the operability can be improved.
　図１５及び１６は、本発明の他の実施形態の一例を示すものである。
　他の実施形態である操作装置１０００は、表示装置５００が、第３のスクリーン５５０及び第５のスクリーン５７０に前記表示画像として所定形状のアイコン画像ＩＣ１～ＩＣ４及びＩＣ５～ＩＣ８を表示し、第１、第２の入力装置１００、２００の第２の操作領域Ｒ２及び第４の操作領域Ｒ４に、アイコン画像ＩＣ１～ＩＣ４及びＩＣ５～ＩＣ８と略相似する立体的な形状からなるアイコン操作部１１１ｇ～１１１ｊ及び２１１ｇ～２１１ｊがそれぞれ形成されてなる。 15 and 16 show an example of another embodiment of the present invention.
In the operation device 1000 according to another embodiment, the display device 500 displays icon images IC1 to IC4 and IC5 to IC8 having predetermined shapes as the display images on the third screen 550 and the fifth screen 570, In the second operation region R2 and the fourth operation region R4 of the second input devices 100 and 200, icon operation units 111g to 111j having a three-dimensional shape substantially similar to the icon images IC1 to IC4 and IC5 to IC8. And 211g to 211j are formed.
　第３のスクリーン５５０に表示されるアイコン画像ＩＣ１～ＩＣ４は、図１５に示すように円形状であり、表示装置５００に表示可能なコンテンツをそれぞれ示すものであって、段差部５８２に沿うように表示されて全体として表示するコンテンツを選択するメニュー画像を構成するものである。第２の操作領域Ｒ２に形成されるアイコン操作部１１１ｇ～１１１ｊは、それぞれアイコン画像ＩＣ１～ＩＣ４と略相似する凸形状からなり、アイコン画像ＩＣ１～ＩＣ４と同様の位置関係となるように段差部１１１ｃに沿うように形成される。アイコン画像ＩＣ１～ＩＣ４は、それぞれアイコン操作部１１１ｇ～１１１ｊに対するタッチ操作に伴って選択状態あるいは非選択状態が切り換えられるものであり、アイコン操作部１１１ｇ～１１１ｊと１対１で連携するものである。すなわち、図１５に示すように、ユーザがアイコン操作部１１１ｊに対してタッチ操作ＯＰ７を行う（タッチする）と、制御部３００は、プロジェクタ５１０に画像信号を送信し、第３のスクリーン５５０に表示されアイコン操作部１１１ｊと連携するアイコン画像ＩＣ４を選択状態とする。なお、本実施形態においては、選択状態となったアイコン画像ＩＣ４をネガポジ反転して表示している。アイコン画像ＩＣ４が選択状態であるときに第２の操作領域Ｒ２に対して押下操作を行うと、選択状態であったアイコン画像ＩＣ４に対応するコンテンツが表示画像として第２のスクリーン５４０に表示される。なお、図示しないがアイコン操作部１１１ｇ～１１１ｈがタッチ操作された場合は、それぞれに対応するアイコン画像ＩＣ１～ＩＣ３が選択状態となる。ユーザは、視覚を通じて把握されるアイコン画像ＩＣ１～ＩＣ４の形状をアイコン操作部１１１ｇ～１１１ｊに指先で触れて触覚を通じて感じることによって、実際にアイコン画像５５０ａ～５５０ｄに触れながら操作するような感覚で操作が可能となる。なお、アイコン操作部１１１ｇ～１１１ｊは、アイコン画像ＩＣ１～ＩＣ４と略相似する凹形状からなるものであってもよい。 The icon images IC1 to IC4 displayed on the third screen 550 have a circular shape as shown in FIG. 15 and indicate contents that can be displayed on the display device 500, respectively, along the step portion 582. A menu image for selecting contents to be displayed and displayed as a whole is configured. The icon operation portions 111g to 111j formed in the second operation region R2 have convex shapes substantially similar to the icon images IC1 to IC4, respectively, and the step portions 111c so as to have the same positional relationship as the icon images IC1 to IC4. It is formed to follow. The icon images IC1 to IC4 are switched in a selected state or a non-selected state in accordance with a touch operation on the icon operation units 111g to 111j, respectively, and cooperate with the icon operation units 111g to 111j on a one-to-one basis. That is, as shown in FIG. 15, when the user performs (touches) the touch operation OP7 on the icon operation unit 111j, the control unit 300 transmits an image signal to the projector 510 and displays it on the third screen 550. Then, the icon image IC4 linked to the icon operation unit 111j is selected. In the present embodiment, the icon image IC4 in the selected state is displayed with negative / positive inversion. When the pressing operation is performed on the second operation region R2 while the icon image IC4 is in the selected state, the content corresponding to the icon image IC4 in the selected state is displayed on the second screen 540 as a display image. . Although not shown, when the icon operation units 111g to 111h are touch-operated, the corresponding icon images IC1 to IC3 are selected. The user can feel the shape of the icon images IC1 to IC4 grasped through the sight by touching the icon operation units 111g to 111j with a fingertip and feel the touch through the sense of touch. Is possible. The icon operation units 111g to 111j may have a concave shape substantially similar to the icon images IC1 to IC4.
　第５のスクリーン５７０に表示されるアイコン画像ＩＣ５～ＩＣ８は、図１６に示すように円形状であり、車載電子機器２０の機能をそれぞれ示すものであって、段差部５８４に沿うように表示されて全体として車載電子機器２０の機能を選択するメニュー画像を構成するものである。第４の操作領域Ｒ４に形成されるアイコン操作部２１１ｇ～２１１ｊは、それぞれアイコン画像ＩＣ５～ＩＣ８と略相似する凸形状からなり、アイコン画像ＩＣ５～ＩＣ８と同様の位置関係となるように段差部２１１ｃに沿うように形成される。アイコン画像ＩＣ５～ＩＣ８は、それぞれアイコン操作部２１１ｇ～２１１ｊに対するタッチ操作に伴って選択状態あるいは非選択状態が切り換えられるものであり、アイコン操作部２１１ｇ～２１１ｊと１対１で連携するものである。すなわち、図１６に示すように、ユーザがアイコン操作部２１１ｊに対してタッチ操作ＯＰ８を行う（タッチする）と、制御部３００は、プロジェクタ５１０に画像信号を送信し、第５のスクリーン５７０に表示されアイコン操作部２１１ｊと連携するアイコン画像ＩＣ８を選択状態とする。なお、本実施形態においては、選択状態となったアイコン画像ＩＣ８をネガポジ反転して表示している。アイコン画像ＩＣ８が選択状態であるときに第４の操作領域Ｒ４に対して押下操作を行うと、選択状態であったアイコン画像ＩＣ８に対応する機能が実行される。なお、図示しないがアイコン操作部２１１ｇ～２１１ｈがタッチ操作された場合は、それぞれに対応するアイコン画像ＩＣ５～ＩＣ７が選択状態となる。ユーザは、視覚を通じて把握されるアイコン画像ＩＣ５～ＩＣ８の形状をアイコン操作部２１１ｇ～２１１ｊに指先で触れて触覚を通じて感じることによって、実際にアイコン画像ＩＣ５～ＩＣ８に触れながら操作するような感覚で操作が可能となる。なお、アイコン操作部２１１ｇ～２１１ｊは、アイコン画像ＩＣ５～ＩＣ８と略相似する凹形状からなるものであってもよい。 The icon images IC5 to IC8 displayed on the fifth screen 570 have a circular shape as shown in FIG. 16, and each indicate the function of the in-vehicle electronic device 20, and are displayed along the step portion 584. As a whole, a menu image for selecting the function of the in-vehicle electronic device 20 is configured. The icon operation portions 211g to 211j formed in the fourth operation region R4 have convex shapes substantially similar to the icon images IC5 to IC8, respectively, and the step portions 211c so as to have the same positional relationship as the icon images IC5 to IC8. It is formed to follow. The icon images IC5 to IC8 are switched in a selected state or a non-selected state in accordance with a touch operation on the icon operation units 211g to 211j, respectively, and cooperate with the icon operation units 211g to 211j on a one-to-one basis. That is, as shown in FIG. 16, when the user performs a touch operation OP8 (touches) on the icon operation unit 211j, the control unit 300 transmits an image signal to the projector 510 and displays it on the fifth screen 570. Then, the icon image IC8 linked with the icon operation unit 211j is selected. In the present embodiment, the icon image IC8 in the selected state is displayed with negative / positive inversion. When the pressing operation is performed on the fourth operation region R4 when the icon image IC8 is in the selected state, a function corresponding to the icon image IC8 in the selected state is executed. Although not shown, when the icon operation units 211g to 211h are touch-operated, the corresponding icon images IC5 to IC7 are selected. The user can feel the shape of the icon images IC5 to IC8 grasped visually through touching the icon operation units 211g to 211j with a fingertip and feel the touch through the sense of touch and actually operate the icon images IC5 to IC8. Is possible. The icon operation units 211g to 211j may have a concave shape substantially similar to the icon images IC5 to IC8.
　本実施形態における操作装置１０００は、表示装置５００は、複数のスクリーン５３０～５７０のうち第３のスクリーン５５０及び第５のスクリーン５７０に前記表示画像として所定形状のアイコン画像ＩＣ１～ＩＣ４及びＩＣ５～ＩＣ８を表示し、
複数の操作領域Ｒ１～Ｒ４のうち第２の操作領域Ｒ２及び第４の操作領域Ｒ４は、アイコン画像ＩＣ１～ＩＣ４及びＩＣ５～ＩＣ８と略相似する立体的な形状からなるアイコン操作部１１１ｇ～１１１ｊ及び２１１ｇ～２１１ｊが形成されてなるものである。
　これによれば、ユーザはアイコン画像ＩＣ１～ＩＣ４及びＩＣ５～ＩＣ８を直接触れているような感覚で操作することができ、直感的な操作が可能となる。 In the operation device 1000 according to the present embodiment, the display device 500 includes icon images IC1 to IC4 and IC5 to IC8 having predetermined shapes as display images on the third screen 550 and the fifth screen 570 among the plurality of screens 530 to 570. Is displayed,
Among the plurality of operation regions R1 to R4, the second operation region R2 and the fourth operation region R4 are icon operation portions 111g to 111j having a three-dimensional shape substantially similar to the icon images IC1 to IC4 and IC5 to IC8, and 211g to 211j are formed.
According to this, the user can operate the icon images IC1 to IC4 and IC5 to IC8 as if they are directly touching, and intuitive operation is possible.
　本発明は、車両に搭載される操作装置に適用可能である。 The present invention is applicable to an operating device mounted on a vehicle.
１　車両
　１０　ステアリング
　１１　本体部
　１２　ステアリングホイール
　１０００　操作装置
　　１００　第１の入力装置（入力手段）
　　１１０　接触センサ
　　１１１　表面カバー
　　１１１ａ　操作面
　　１１１ｂ　周縁部
　　１１１ｃ　段差部（第１の立体識別部）
　　１１１ｄ　平面部
　　１１１ｅ　窪み部
　　１１１ｆ　隆起部
　　１１１ｇ～１１１ｊ　アイコン操作部
　　１１２　センサシート（センサ部）
　　２００　第２の入力装置（入力手段）
　　２１０　接触センサ
　　２１１　表面カバー
　　２１１ａ　操作面
　　２１１ｂ　周縁部
　　２１１ｃ　段差部（第１の立体識別部）
　　２１１ｄ　平面部
　　２１１ｅ　窪み部
　　２１１ｆ　隆起部
　　２１２　センサシート（センサ部）
　　３００　制御部（制御手段）
　　４００　記憶部
　　５００　表示装置（表示手段）
　　５１０　プロジェクタ（投射型表示器）
　　５２０　ミラー
　　５３０　第１のスクリーン（表示領域）
　　５４０　第２のスクリーン（表示領域）
　　５５０　第３のスクリーン（表示領域）
　　５６０　第４のスクリーン（表示領域）
　　５７０　第５のスクリーン（表示領域）
　　５８０　スクリーンホルダ
　　５８１　段差部
　　５８２　段差部（第２の立体識別部）
　　５８３　段差部
　　５８４　段差部（第２の立体識別部）
　　Ｌ　表示光
　　Ｒ１　第１の操作領域（操作領域）
　　Ｒ２　第２の操作領域（操作領域）
　　Ｒ３　第３の操作領域（操作領域）
　　Ｒ４　第４の操作領域（操作領域）
　２０　車載電子機器
ＯＰ１　ジェスチャ操作
ＯＰ２　タッチ操作
ＯＰ３　ジェスチャ操作
ＯＰ４　ジェスチャ操作
ＯＰ５　タッチ操作
ＯＰ６　ジェスチャ操作
ＯＰ７　タッチ操作
ＯＰ８　タッチ操作 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Vehicle 10 Steering 11 Main-body part 12 Steering wheel 1000 Operation apparatus 100 1st input device (input means)
110 Contact sensor 111 Front cover 111a Operation surface 111b Peripheral part 111c Step part (1st solid identification part)
111d Plane portion 111e Recessed portion 111f Raised portion 111g to 111j Icon operation portion 112 Sensor sheet (sensor portion)
200 Second input device (input means)
210 Contact sensor 211 Front cover 211a Operation surface 211b Peripheral part 211c Step part (first three-dimensional identification part)
211d plane part 211e hollow part 211f protuberance part 212 sensor sheet (sensor part)
300 Control unit (control means)
400 storage unit 500 display device (display means)
510 Projector (Projection Display)
520 Mirror 530 First screen (display area)
540 Second screen (display area)
550 Third screen (display area)
560 Fourth screen (display area)
570 5th screen (display area)
580 Screen holder 581 Stepped portion 582 Stepped portion (second three-dimensional identification portion)
583 Stepped portion 584 Stepped portion (second solid identification portion)
L display light R1 first operation area (operation area)
R2 Second operation area (operation area)
R3 Third operation area (operation area)
R4 Fourth operation area (operation area)
20 On-vehicle electronic device OP1 Gesture operation OP2 Touch operation OP3 Gesture operation OP4 Gesture operation OP5 Touch operation OP6 Gesture operation OP7 Touch operation OP8 Touch operation

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  1. 複数の操作領域を有する操作面と、前記操作面に対する被検出体の接触位置を検出可能なセンサ部と、を備える入力手段と、
    複数の表示領域を備える表示手段と、
    前記センサ部が検出した前記被検出体の接触位置に基づいて、所定の電子機器を制御し、また、前記複数の表示領域の少なくとも１つに表示される表示画像を切り換える制御手段と、を備える操作装置であって、
    前記複数の表示領域は立体的に配置され、
    前記複数の操作領域は立体的に形成され、
    前記複数の操作領域の少なくとも１つは、前記複数の表示領域のいずれかの形状と略相似する形状からなることを特徴とする操作装置。     An input means comprising: an operation surface having a plurality of operation regions; and a sensor unit capable of detecting a contact position of the detected object with respect to the operation surface;
    Display means comprising a plurality of display areas;
    Control means for controlling a predetermined electronic device based on a contact position of the detected object detected by the sensor unit and switching a display image displayed in at least one of the plurality of display areas. An operating device,
    The plurality of display areas are arranged three-dimensionally,
    The plurality of operation areas are three-dimensionally formed,
    At least one of the plurality of operation areas has a shape substantially similar to any one of the plurality of display areas.
  2. 複数の操作領域を有する操作面と、前記操作面に対する被検出体の接触位置を検出可能なセンサ部と、を備える入力手段と、
    複数の表示領域を備える表示手段と、
    前記センサ部が検出した前記被検出体の接触位置に基づいて、所定の電子機器を制御し、また、前記複数の表示領域の少なくとも１つに表示される表示画像を切り換える制御手段と、を備える操作装置であって、
    前記複数の表示領域は立体的に配置され、
    前記複数の操作領域は立体的に形成され、
    前記操作面に形成され前記複数の操作領域を分割する第１の立体識別部は、前記複数の表示領域を分割する第２の立体識別部の形状と略相似する形状からなることを特徴とする操作装置。     An input means comprising: an operation surface having a plurality of operation regions; and a sensor unit capable of detecting a contact position of the detected object with respect to the operation surface;
    Display means comprising a plurality of display areas;
    Control means for controlling a predetermined electronic device based on a contact position of the detected object detected by the sensor unit and switching a display image displayed in at least one of the plurality of display areas. An operating device,
    The plurality of display areas are arranged three-dimensionally,
    The plurality of operation areas are three-dimensionally formed,
    The first three-dimensional identification unit that is formed on the operation surface and divides the plurality of operation areas has a shape substantially similar to the shape of the second three-dimensional identification unit that divides the plurality of display areas. Operating device.
  3. 前記入力手段は、ステアリングに搭載され、
    前記複数の表示領域は、前記入力手段の上方に配置され、
    前記複数の操作領域の少なくとも１つは、その上方に位置する表示領域の形状と略相似する形状からなることを特徴とする請求項１に記載の操作装置。     The input means is mounted on a steering wheel,
    The plurality of display areas are arranged above the input means,
    The operating device according to claim 1, wherein at least one of the plurality of operation areas has a shape substantially similar to a shape of a display area located above the operation area.
  4. 前記入力手段は、ステアリングに搭載され、
    前記複数の表示領域は、前記入力手段の上方に配置され、
    前記第１の立体識別部は、その上方に位置する前記第２の立体識別部の形状と略相似する形状からなることを特徴とする請求項２に記載の操作装置。     The input means is mounted on a steering wheel,
    The plurality of display areas are arranged above the input means,
    The operating device according to claim 2, wherein the first three-dimensional identification unit has a shape substantially similar to a shape of the second three-dimensional identification unit located above the first three-dimensional identification unit.
  5. 前記複数の操作領域は、それぞれ表面の触感が異なるように形成されてなることを特徴とする請求項１から請求項４のいずれかに記載の操作装置。 5. The operating device according to claim 1, wherein each of the plurality of operation regions is formed so as to have a different surface tactile sensation.
  6. 前記複数の操作領域の少なくとも１つは、その表面に前記複数の表示領域のいずれかの形状の一部を模した意匠部が形成されてなることを特徴とする請求項１または請求項２に記載の操作装置。 3. The design part according to claim 1, wherein at least one of the plurality of operation regions is formed with a design portion imitating a part of any one of the plurality of display regions on a surface thereof. The operating device described.
  7. 前記制御手段は、前記センサ部が検出した前記被検出体の接触位置に基づいて、前記被検出体が接触した操作領域と連携する表示領域を強調する強調画像を前記表示手段に表示させることを特徴とする請求項１または請求項２に記載の操作装置。 The control means causes the display means to display an emphasized image that emphasizes a display area in cooperation with an operation area in contact with the detected object, based on the contact position of the detected object detected by the sensor unit. The operating device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that
  8. 前記表示手段は、前記複数の表示領域の少なくとも１つに前記表示画像として所定形状のアイコン画像を表示し、
    前記複数の操作領域の少なくとも１つは、前記アイコン画像と略相似する立体的な形状からなるアイコン操作部が形成されてなることを特徴とする請求項１または請求項２に記載の操作装置。     The display means displays an icon image having a predetermined shape as the display image in at least one of the plurality of display areas,
    The operation device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein at least one of the plurality of operation areas is formed with an icon operation unit having a three-dimensional shape substantially similar to the icon image.
  9. 前記表示手段は、表示光を発する投射型表示器と、前記複数の表示領域を構成し、前記表示光が投影されて前記表示画像を表示する複数のスクリーンと、を備えてなることを特徴とする請求項１から請求項８のいずれかに記載の操作装置。 The display means includes: a projection display that emits display light; and a plurality of screens that constitute the plurality of display areas and that display the display image by projecting the display light. The operating device according to any one of claims 1 to 8.
  10. 前記制御手段は、前記センサ部が検出した前記被検出体の軌跡と略一致する方向及び速度で前記表示画像を切り換えることを特徴とする請求項１から請求項９のいずれかに記載の操作装置。 10. The operating device according to claim 1, wherein the control unit switches the display image at a direction and a speed that substantially coincide with a locus of the detected object detected by the sensor unit. .
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