WO2014083773A1 - ユーザインターフェース装置 - Google Patents
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- This disclosure relates to a user interface device for exchanging information between a user and an internal control device.
- the internal control device transmits vehicle information such as a vehicle speed and a battery state, and the mobile terminal is transmitted from the internal control device.
- vehicle information such as a vehicle speed and a battery state
- the mobile terminal is transmitted from the internal control device.
- a vehicle cooperation platform that displays received vehicle information on a display is known (for example, see Patent Document 1).
- a function desired by a user is received by display on a touch panel provided on either a display installed in a vehicle or a display of a mobile terminal, and the function is realized by an internal control device. It is common to perform the control process.
- a USB memory is connected to the vehicle, and more detailed running data is stored in the USB memory in addition to the vehicle speed, which is implemented in, for example, a home game machine. It has also been proposed to use a user's running data (data stored in a USB memory) on a racing game to virtually reproduce the user's own running in the game.
- the number of items and the number of functions are large, the number of functions or the number of items is not so large as the vehicle information is simply transmitted to the portable terminal or the traveling data is stored in the USB memory as described above.
- the burden on the user by performing an input operation for accepting a function or item desired by the user by intentionally displaying it on the touch panel.
- the present disclosure has been made in view of the above, and in a user interface device that configures a cooperation platform together with an external device, it is easy to accept a function (and item) desired by a user with a simple configuration, and an internal control device
- the purpose is to provide a mechanism that can intuitively communicate requests from users to users.
- a user interface device includes an input switch with a light emitting device provided with a light emitting device as an input switch for inputting a user's pressing operation, a hardware interface connectable to a plurality of types of external devices, An internal control device that performs one control process for realizing a function corresponding to at least one of the type of external device connected to the hardware interface and the presence / absence of connection among a plurality of functions prepared in advance .
- the internal control device performs a task according to an input timing of a pressing operation by the input switch with the light emitting device among a plurality of tasks constituting the one control process, and the light emitting device is operated during the execution of the task. When the task is terminated and the user is prompted to perform the next pressing operation, the light emitting device is turned on.
- the user interface device automatically selects the external device connected to the user interface device or the necessity of connection, and the user interface device automatically performs control processing corresponding to the function corresponding to the selection. Therefore, the user's function selection work by a touch panel or the like can be omitted.
- the user since the user moves to the next task (item) from the task (item) executed in the control process (function) only by pressing the input switch with the light emitting device that is lit, the user's item instruction by the touch panel or the like Work can be omitted.
- the time required for the input can be shortened by allowing the user to input the simple switch state rather than the information of the display image.
- the switch For the user, if the switch is lit, the user needs to press the switch, and if the switch is blinking, the user only has to wait. Therefore, the request from the internal control device can be easily recognized by the state of the switch. Therefore, in a user interface device that constitutes a cooperation platform together with an external device, it is possible to easily receive a function (and item) desired by the user with a simple configuration and to intuitively transmit a request from the internal control device to the user. Can do.
- FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating an overall configuration of a vehicle cooperation platform as an embodiment in which a user interface device is mounted on a vehicle.
- FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing configurations of the gateway ECU and the smartphone,
- FIG. 3 is a first flowchart illustrating a process executed by the internal control device.
- FIG. 4 is a second flowchart illustrating the process executed by the internal control device.
- FIG. 5 is a third flowchart illustrating the process executed by the internal control device.
- FIG. 6 is a matrix diagram illustrating the state transition of the light emitting device.
- vehicle cooperation PF vehicle cooperation platform
- the vehicle cooperation PF1 of this embodiment includes a gateway ECU 2 connected to the in-vehicle network system, a GPS antenna 3, a USB interface 5 and a switch 6 connected to the gateway ECU 2, and a USB interface 5. It is configured by a USB memory 7 and a wireless adapter 8 to be connected, and a smartphone 9 (an example of a portable control device) that can communicate with the wireless adapter 8.
- the gateway ECU 2 is installed inside the vehicle together with the in-vehicle network system, the GPS antenna 3 is installed on, for example, a dashboard in the passenger compartment, and the USB interface 5 and the switch 6 are in the vicinity of the driver's seat of the vehicle. Installed in an easily accessible location.
- the GPS antenna 3 is used to detect the current position of the vehicle. Receives radio waves (GPS signals) from artificial satellites for Positioning System.
- GPS signals radio waves
- the USB memory 7 is a portable storage device that reads and writes data by connecting to a computer using a USB (Universal Serial Bus), and has a shape in which a USB connector is directly attached to the main body.
- USB Universal Serial Bus
- the wireless adapter 8 is connected to a computer that does not support Bluetooth (registered trademark) to enable wireless communication with a Bluetooth-compatible device, and has a shape in which a USB connector for connecting to a computer is directly attached to the main body. It is what you did.
- Bluetooth registered trademark
- the USB interface 5 is an example of a hardware interface for connecting a computer and an external device.
- the USB interface 5 is configured by one USB connector connected to the gateway ECU 2.
- the gateway ECU 2 is an ECU that mediates data communication between an external device and another ECU among a plurality of ECUs (Electronic Control Units) constituting the in-vehicle network system.
- ECUs Electronic Control Units
- the in-vehicle network system of the present embodiment is configured such that a plurality of ECUs perform data communication according to a protocol called CAN (Control Area Network), and among these, detection data indicating a vehicle state by one or a plurality of ECUs. (Hereinafter referred to as “vehicle information”) is transmitted to the gateway ECU 2.
- CAN Control Area Network
- the gateway ECU 2 includes a GPS receiver 11, a CAN receiver 12, an internal storage device 14, a vehicle accessory power supply detection device 15, a switch 6, a USB device connection device 17, and an internal control device. 20.
- the CAN receiver 12 is connected to a communication line constituting the in-vehicle network system, receives data transmitted from another ECU, and inputs the received data to the internal control device 20.
- the received data includes vehicle information.
- the vehicle information includes travel data such as vehicle speed, acceleration, accelerator pedal stroke, steering rotation angle, brake operation signal, shift operation signal, and engine speed, and water temperature. State data such as is included.
- the GPS receiver 11 inputs a GPS signal received via the GPS antenna 3 to the internal control device 20 as vehicle information.
- Each of the GPS receiver 11 and the CAN receiver 12 is an example of a vehicle information input unit (means).
- the vehicle accessory power supply detection device 15 is connected to the vehicle accessory power supply device 16 and detects whether or not the accessory power supply is turned on by the vehicle accessory power supply device 16.
- the vehicle accessory power-on device 16 applies a voltage of 12 V to the power line when, for example, the ignition switch of the vehicle is rotated to the accessory position.
- the gateway ECU 2 is connected to the power line.
- the USB device connection device 17 detects whether or not an external device is connected to the USB interface 5. If an external device is connected to the USB interface 5, the external device (in this embodiment, a USB memory) 7 or the wireless adapter 8) and the data communication between the internal control device 20 and the like. When the wireless adapter 8 is connected to the USB interface 5, data communication between the smartphone 9 as an external device and the internal control device 20 is further mediated through the wireless adapter 8.
- the internal storage device 14 is configured by, for example, a flash memory or a hard disk, and stores vehicle information input from the CAN receiver 12 or the GPS receiver 11 in accordance with an instruction from the internal control device 20.
- the switch 6 is an input with a light emitting device in which a mechanical input switch 18 for inputting a user's pressing operation to the internal control device 20 and a light emitting device 19 provided on the front end surface of the input switch 18 are integrally formed.
- Switch for example, an LED (Light ⁇ Emitting Diode) that emits light when a voltage is applied in accordance with an instruction from the internal control device 20 is employed as the light emitting device 19.
- the internal control device 20 is configured around a well-known microcomputer having a CPU, RAM, ROM, and I / O.
- the CPU uses the RAM as a work area, for example, according to a program stored in the ROM, and various types described later. The control process is executed.
- the smartphone 9 has a call function, a mail function, a browser function, an application function, and the like, and is a well-known device that accepts an input operation from a user through a touch panel, and displays real-time vehicle information received from the gateway ECU 2 as an application function. It has a display function and, for example, a driving application function that performs coaching of a vehicle course line and braking points on a circuit.
- the smartphone 9 is compatible with Bluetooth, and a wireless communication unit 21 that enables wireless communication with the gateway ECU 2, a display 22 that displays various information such as vehicle information, and a user
- a wireless communication unit 21 that enables wireless communication with the gateway ECU 2
- a display 22 that displays various information such as vehicle information
- an operation unit 23 that receives an input operation and an application processing unit 24 that performs processing for realizing an application function selected by the user via the operation unit 23 are provided.
- the application processing unit 24 is configured around a known microcomputer, and when the user selects the real-time display function or the driving application function via the operation unit 23, the gateway ECU 2 is controlled by controlling the wireless communication unit 21. A wireless connection process for establishing communication with the vehicle ECU is performed, or when the wireless connection process is completed, a transmission request for vehicle information is made to the gateway ECU 2.
- the control process includes a first control process for recording vehicle information (for example, travel data and GPS signals) in the USB memory 7 and a second control process for transmitting vehicle information to the smartphone 9.
- vehicle information for example, travel data and GPS signals
- the function realized by the first control process is called a game machine linkage function, and uses, for example, a user's running data (stored data in the USB memory 7) on a racing game executed on a consumer game machine, It is used to virtually reproduce the user's own running in the game.
- achieved by 2nd control processing is called a smart phone cooperation function, for example, the above-mentioned real-time function, a driving application function, etc. are mentioned, for example.
- the internal control device 20 waits until it is detected that the accessory power source is turned on by the vehicle accessory power source detection device 15, and when this is detected, the light emitting device 19 is turned off.
- the process proceeds to S120.
- the light-off state of the light emitting device 19 indicates that the accessory power supply is off or that the service is being prepared in the background after the accessory power supply is turned on.
- a control process (first control process) corresponding to the game machine cooperation function is activated, and in this embodiment, after the activation, the light emitting device 19 is changed from the unlit state to the lit state, and the process proceeds to S140.
- the process waits until the user press operation is accepted by the input switch 18. That is, the light-off state of the light emitting device 19 in S130 indicates that the service is being prepared in the background after the start of the first control process, and the light-on state indicates that the user is waiting for a pressing operation of the input switch 18. ing.
- a blinking state is set so that the blinking speed of the light emitting device 19 is increased, and a task for starting a GPS signal reception process (GPS positioning) by the GPS receiver 11 is executed, and the startup process is completed. Wait until. That is, the fast flashing state of the light emitting device 19 here indicates that the service is being prepared in the background after the GPS positioning is started.
- GPS positioning GPS positioning
- S190 it is determined whether or not the USB memory 7 is connected to the USB interface 5 based on the detection result by the USB device connecting apparatus 17, and if an affirmative determination is made here, the process proceeds to S300. If a negative determination is made, the process proceeds to S200. That is, if the USB memory 7 is connected to the USB interface 5, the process proceeds to S300, and if no external device is connected to the USB interface 5, the process proceeds to S200.
- the blinking state is set so that the blinking speed of the light emitting device 19 is slow, and the vehicle information input from the GPS receiver 11 and the CAN receiver 12 is stored in the internal storage device 14 (first task). ). That is, the slow blinking state of the light emitting device 19 here indicates that vehicle information is being recorded.
- subsequent S220 it is determined again whether or not the user has pressed the input switch 18, and if an affirmative determination is made here, the light emitting device 19 is changed from a blinking state to a lit state, and the flow returns to S180 to make a negative determination. If so, the process returns to S210. Note that when the execution of the first task is started in S210, S220 may be omitted and the process may return to S180.
- the game linkage function needs to capture vehicle information into the USB memory 7. To that end, a certain amount of vehicle information must be stored in the internal storage device 14. That is, when the user uses the game cooperation function, the user does not connect the USB memory 7, waits for the vehicle information to be stored in the internal storage device 14, and connects the USB memory 7 after the vehicle information is stored to some extent. Work will be required.
- the user is interrupted based on the user's judgment that the storage work (the first task described in the claim) has been stored to some extent, and the user is required to shift to the writing operation to the USB memory 7 (the second task described in the claim).
- the trigger is a pressing operation by. Here, it is set as a trigger that the pressing operation in the slow blinking state of the light emitting device 19 in S210 was performed.
- a blinking state is set so that the blinking speed of the light emitting device 19 is increased, and a task (second task) for transferring the vehicle information stored in the internal storage device 14 to the USB memory 7 is executed. That is, the fast flashing state of the light emitting device 19 here indicates that vehicle information is being written (written) to the USB memory 7.
- step S340 it is determined whether or not the second task has been completed, in other words, whether or not all the vehicle information stored in the internal storage device 14 has been written to the USB memory 7, and a positive determination is made here.
- step S180 the light emitting device 19 is changed from the blinking state to the lighting state, and the process returns to S180. If the determination is negative, the process returns to S330.
- the internal control device 20 deletes the vehicle information stored in the internal storage device 14 when the writing to the USB memory 7 is completed.
- the process waits until the user press operation is accepted by the input switch 18. That is, the light-off state of the light emitting device 19 in S400 indicates that the service is being prepared in the background after the start of the second control process, and the light-on state indicates that the user is waiting for a pressing operation of the input switch 18. ing.
- the blinking state is set so that the blinking speed of the light emitting device 19 is increased, a task for starting the use preparation process of the wireless adapter 8 is executed, and the process waits until the use preparation process is completed. That is, the fast flashing state of the light emitting device 19 here indicates that the service is being prepared in the background after the use preparation process of the wireless adapter 8 is started.
- S460 it is determined whether or not the communication establishment request transmitted to establish communication when the smartphone 9 performs the above-described wireless connection processing is received via the wireless adapter 8. If an affirmative determination is made here, the process proceeds to S470, and if a negative determination is made, the process proceeds to S500.
- an approval signal for the communication establishment request is transmitted to the smartphone 9 via the wireless adapter 8, thereby wirelessly connecting to the smartphone 9, and the process proceeds to S480.
- S500 in order to start the Bluetooth device registration process that establishes communication with the smartphone 9 from the wireless adapter 8 in a proactive manner, the process waits until the user press operation is accepted by the input switch 18, and the light emitting device 19 in S400. The lighting state of is maintained. Then, it is determined whether or not the user has pressed the input switch 18, and if an affirmative determination is made here, the light emitting device 19 is changed from a lighting state to a blinking state, and the process proceeds to S510 and a negative determination is made. Return to S450.
- a communication establishment request for establishing communication with the smartphone 9 is transmitted via the wireless adapter 8, and the smartphone 9 transmits this request.
- a task that waits until receiving an approval signal for the communication establishment request (that is, waits for Bluetooth device registration) is executed. That is, the fast blinking state of the light emitting device 19 here represents waiting for an approval signal from the smartphone 9 (waiting for Bluetooth device registration).
- S480 in order to start transfer of vehicle information, it waits until it receives a user's pressing operation again by the input switch 18, and the lighting state of the light-emitting device 19 is maintained. Then, it is determined whether or not the user has pressed the input switch 18. If the determination is affirmative, the light emitting device 19 is turned on when the transmission request is received from the smartphone 9 via the wireless adapter 8. The state is changed from the state to the blinking state, and the process proceeds to S490.
- the blinking state is set so that the blinking speed of the light emitting device 19 becomes slow, and the vehicle information input from the GPS receiver 11 and the CAN receiver 12 is stored in the internal storage device 14 without being stored in the internal storage device 14.
- a task (third task) to be transmitted (transferred) to the smartphone 9 via the adapter 8 is executed. That is, the slow blinking state of the light emitting device 19 here represents that the vehicle information is being transferred to the smartphone 9. Note that the second control process described above ends when the wireless adapter 8 is disconnected from the USB interface 5, for example.
- FIG. 6 summarizes the state of the light emitting device 19 that transitions when the internal control device 20 of the gateway ECU 2 executes the control process.
- the light emitting device 19 is turned off.
- the light emitting device is in preparation for service in the background after turning on the accessory power supply or when any abnormality occurs. 19 is turned off.
- the fast blinking state of the light emitting device 19 indicates that the service is being prepared in the background after the GPS positioning is started or the service is being prepared in the background after the start of the use preparation process of the wireless adapter 8. Yes.
- the light emitting device 19 is turned off when any abnormality occurs.
- the lighting state of the light emitting device 19 indicates that the user is waiting for an operation of pressing the input switch 18, and the fast blinking state of the light emitting device 19 indicates that vehicle information is being written (written) to the USB memory 7.
- the slow blinking state of the light emitting device 19 indicates that the vehicle information is being recorded.
- the light emitting device 19 is turned off when any abnormality occurs.
- the lighting state of the light emitting device 19 indicates that the user is waiting to press the input switch 18, and the slow blinking state of the light emitting device 19 indicates that vehicle information is being transferred to the smartphone 9.
- the fast blinking state represents waiting for an approval signal from the smartphone 9 (waiting for Bluetooth device registration).
- the light-off state of the light emitting device 19 indicates that some abnormality has occurred except when the service is being prepared in the background after the accessory power supply is turned on. .
- the internal control device 20 is one for realizing a function according to the type of external device connected to the USB interface 5 and the presence / absence of connection among a plurality of functions.
- One first or second control process is performed, and more specifically, a task corresponding to the input timing of the pressing operation by the switch 6 is performed among a plurality of tasks constituting the one control process.
- the light emitting device 19 of the switch 6 is blinked at a preset speed, and the light emitting device 19 is turned on when the task is finished and the user is prompted to perform the next pressing operation.
- the gateway ECU 2 automatically performs control processing corresponding to the function corresponding to the selection just by selecting the external device to be connected to the gateway ECU 2 or whether or not connection is necessary. Work can be omitted. Further, since the user shifts from the task (item) executed in the control process (function) to the next task (item) simply by pressing the lit switch 6, the user's item instruction work by the touch panel or the like is omitted. You can also
- the time required for the input can be shortened by allowing the user to input the state of the light emitting device 19 rather than the information of the display image. For the user, it is sufficient to press the switch 6 if the light-emitting device 19 is lit, and to wait if the light-emitting device 19 is blinking. Therefore, a request from the internal control device 20 depends on the state of the light-emitting device 19. Can be easily recognized.
- gateway ECU2 which comprises vehicle cooperation PF1 with an external apparatus, it is easy to receive a user's desired function (and item) with a simple configuration, and a request from the internal control device 20 is provided. Can be transmitted intuitively to the user.
- the internal control device 20 variably sets the blinking speed of the light emitting device 19 according to the type of task being executed. Intuitively tells the user what kind of control processing task is being executed by the combination with the lighting speed, in other words, what function and what item is being executed. Can communicate.
- the internal control device 20 stores vehicle information input via the GPS receiver 11 and the CAN receiver 12 in the internal storage device 14 when none of the external devices is connected to the USB interface 5.
- the first task to be stored is executed, and when the USB memory 7 is connected to the USB interface 5, the second task for transferring the vehicle information stored in the internal storage device 14 to the USB memory 7 is executed.
- the gateway ECU 2 when the USB memory 7 is connected, the vehicle information stored in the internal storage device 14 is transferred before the connection, so that more vehicle information can be efficiently transferred to the USB memory 7. Can be saved.
- the internal control device 20 stores the vehicle information input via the GPS receiver 11 and the CAN receiver 12 in the internal storage device 14 when the smartphone 9 is wirelessly connected to the USB interface 5.
- the 3rd task transferred to the smart phone 9 without executing is executed.
- the gateway ECU 2 since the smartphone 9 performs real-time control using the vehicle information received from the gateway ECU 2, the gateway ECU 2 does not need to record the vehicle information, and the memory area of the internal storage device 14 is saved. Can be saved.
- the present invention is not limited to this, and the light emitting device 19 may blink at a slow speed.
- the blinking speed of the light emitting device 19 is variably set according to the task being executed.
- the present invention is not limited to this.
- the light emitting device 19 may be blinked at a constant speed without being limited to the task being executed.
- gateway ECU2 which comprises vehicle cooperation PF1 with an external device was illustrated, this invention is not limited to vehicles, The user interface apparatus which comprises all cooperation platforms with an external device Can be suitably used.
- various types of user interface devices can be provided.
- a user interface device is a user interface device that configures a cooperation platform together with an external device.
- an input switch with a light-emitting device provided with a light-emitting device as an input switch for inputting a user's pressing operation a hardware interface connectable to a plurality of types of external devices, and a plurality of pre-prepared
- an internal control device that performs a plurality of control processes corresponding to the functions.
- the internal control device has one control process for realizing a function corresponding to at least one of the type of external device connected to the hardware interface and the presence / absence of connection among the plurality of functions. I do. Specifically, among the plurality of tasks constituting the one control process, the task corresponding to the input timing of the pressing operation by the input switch with the light emitting device is performed, and the light emitting device is set at a preset speed during the execution of the task. When the task is flashed and the task is completed and the user is prompted to perform the next pressing operation, the light emitting device is turned on.
- the user interface device automatically performs control processing corresponding to the function corresponding to the selection only by selecting the external device connected to the user interface device or the necessity of connection.
- the user's function selection work can be omitted.
- the time required for the input can be shortened by allowing the user to input the simple switch state rather than the display image information.
- the switch if the switch is lit, the user needs to press the switch, and if the switch is blinking, the user only has to wait. Therefore, the request from the internal control device can be easily recognized by the state of the switch.
- the user interface device that configures the cooperation platform together with the external device, it is easy to accept the function (and item) desired by the user with a simple configuration, and the request from the internal control device is intuitive. Can be communicated to the user.
- the internal control device may variably set the blinking speed of the light emitting device according to the type of task being executed.
- the present disclosure may include a vehicle information input unit that inputs detection data indicating a vehicle state, and an internal storage device that can store the detection data.
- the internal control device stores the detection data input via the vehicle information input unit in the internal storage device when none of the external devices is connected to the hardware interface, for example.
- the second task is executed to transfer the detection data stored in the internal storage device to the portable storage device. Also good.
- the internal control device performs setting to slow down the blinking speed of the light emitting device during execution of the first task, and performs setting to increase the blinking speed of the light emitting device during execution of the second task. May be.
- the light emitting device may be turned on before executing the second task.
- the internal control device when the portable control device is wirelessly connected to the hardware interface as an external device, the internal control device does not store the detection data input via the vehicle information input unit in the internal storage device. You may perform the 3rd task transferred to a portable control apparatus.
- the portable control device performs real-time control using the detection data received from the user interface device (for example, vehicle information is displayed on the display of the portable control device).
- the user interface device does not need to record detection data, and the memory area of the internal storage device can be saved.
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図1に示すように、本実施形態の車両用連携PF1は、車載ネットワークシステムに接続されたゲートウェイECU2と、ゲートウェイECU2に接続されたGPSアンテナ3、USBインターフェース5およびスイッチ6と、USBインターフェース5に接続されるUSBメモリ7および無線アダプタ8と、無線アダプタ8と通信可能なスマートフォン9(可搬型制御装置の一例)とによって構成される。
Positioning System)用の人工衛星からの電波(GPS信号)を受信する。
ゲートウェイECU2は、車載ネットワークシステムを構成する複数のECU(Electronic Control Unit)のうち、外部機器と他のECUとの間でのデータ通信を仲介するECUである。なお、本実施形態の車載ネットワークシステムは、CAN(Control Area Network)と呼ばれるプロトコルに従って複数のECUがデータ通信を行うように構成されており、このうち1ないし複数のECUによって車両状態を示す検出データ(以下「車両情報」という)がゲートウェイECU2に送信されるようになっている。
スマートフォン9は、通話機能やメール機能、ブラウザ機能、アプリケーション機能などを有し、タッチパネルによってユーザからの入力操作を受け付ける周知のものであり、アプリケーション機能として、ゲートウェイECU2から受信した車両情報を表示するリアルタイム表示機能や、例えばサーキットにおいて車両のコースのライン取りやブレーキングポイントなどのコーチングを行うドライビングアプリ機能などを有する。
ここで、ゲートウェイECU2の内部制御装置20が実行する制御処理について説明する。なお、この制御処理としては、USBメモリ7に車両情報(例えば走行データとGPS信号)を記録させる第1制御処理と、スマートフォン9に車両情報を送信する第2制御処理とがある。
図6は、ゲートウェイECU2の内部制御装置20が制御処理を実行することによって遷移する発光器具19の状態をまとめたものである。
以上説明したように、本実施形態のゲートウェイECU2では、内部制御装置20が、複数の機能のうち、USBインターフェース5に接続された外部機器の種類および接続有無に応じた機能を実現するための一つの第1または第2制御処理を行い、詳しくはその一つの制御処理を構成する複数のタスクのうち、スイッチ6による押下操作の入力タイミングに応じたタスクを行う。そして、タスクの実行中にスイッチ6の発光器具19を予め設定された速度で点滅させ、そのタスクを終了してユーザに次の押下操作を促す場合には発光器具19を点灯させる。
以上、本発明の実施形態について説明したが、本発明は上記実施形態に限定されるものではなく、本発明の要旨を逸脱しない範囲において、様々な態様にて実施することが可能である。
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- ユーザの押下操作を入力するための入力スイッチ(18)に発光器具(19)が設けられた発光器具付き入力スイッチ(6)と、
複数種類の外部機器(7,9)と接続可能なハードウェアインターフェース(5)と、
予め用意された複数の機能のうち、前記ハードウェアインターフェース(5)に接続された外部機器(7,9)の種類および接続有無の少なくとも一方に応じた機能を実現するための一つの制御処理を行う内部制御装置(20)と、
を備え、
前記内部制御装置(20)は、前記一つの制御処理を構成する複数のタスクのうち、前記発光器具付き入力スイッチ(6)による押下操作の入力タイミングに応じたタスクを行うとともに、該タスクの実行中に前記発光器具(19)を予め設定された速度で点滅させ、該タスクを終了して前記ユーザに次の押下操作を促す場合には前記発光器具(19)を点灯させるユーザインターフェース装置。 - 前記内部制御装置(20)は、前記実行中のタスクの種類に応じて前記発光器具(19)の点滅速度を可変設定する請求項1に記載のユーザインターフェース装置。
- 車両状態を示す検出データを入力する車両情報入力部(11,12)と、
前記検出データを記憶可能な内部記憶装置(14)と、
を備え、
前記内部制御装置(20)は、前記ハードウェアインターフェース(5)に前記外部機器(7,9)のいずれもが未接続の場合、前記車両情報入力部(11,12)を介して入力される検出データを前記内部記憶装置(14)に記憶させる第1タスク(S210)を実行し、前記外部機器(7,9)として可搬型記憶装置(7)が前記ハードウェアインターフェース(5)に接続された場合、前記内部記憶装置(14)に記憶されている検出データを該可搬型記憶装置に転送する第2タスク(S330)を実行する請求項1または請求項2に記載のユーザインターフェース装置。 - 前記内部制御装置(20)は、前記実行中のタスクが前記第1タスクである場合には、前記発光器具(19)の点滅速度を遅く設定し、前記実行中のタスクが前記第2タスクである場合には、前記発光器具(19)の点滅速度を早く設定する処理において、前記発光器具(19)の点滅速度が遅い状態に設定されている場合に前記ユーザの押下操作を入力すると、前記第1タスクを中断して前記第2タスクを開始する例外処理を行う請求項3に記載のユーザインターフェース装置。
- 車両状態を示す検出データを入力する車両情報入力部(11,12)と、
前記検出データを記憶可能な内部記憶装置(14)と、
を備え、
前記内部制御装置(20)は、前記外部機器(7,9)として可搬型制御装置(9)が前記ハードウェアインターフェースに無線接続された場合、前記車両情報入力部(11,12)を介して入力される検出データを前記内部記憶装置(14)に記憶することなく該可搬型制御装置に転送する第3タスク(S490)を実行する請求項1ないし請求項4のいずれか1項に記載のユーザインターフェース装置。
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