WO2018163533A1 - 表示装置および表示方法 - Google Patents

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WO2018163533A1
WO2018163533A1 PCT/JP2017/042556 JP2017042556W WO2018163533A1 WO 2018163533 A1 WO2018163533 A1 WO 2018163533A1 JP 2017042556 W JP2017042556 W JP 2017042556W WO 2018163533 A1 WO2018163533 A1 WO 2018163533A1
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匡史 日向
芽衣 上谷
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  • the present invention relates to an apparatus and a method for displaying a countdown state until the operation mode of a vehicle traveling in the automatic operation mode is switched to the manual operation mode.
  • the automatic driving mode includes, for example, navigation system information using GPS (Global Positioning System), traffic information acquired by road-to-vehicle communication, and information on a surrounding monitoring system that monitors the position and movement of surrounding people and vehicles.
  • GPS Global Positioning System
  • the vehicle can be automatically driven by controlling a power unit, a steering device, a brake, and the like (see, for example, JP-A-2015-141053).
  • Such an automatic driving mode is expected to reduce the burden on the driver's driving operations and reduce traffic congestion.
  • the vehicle can always grasp the distance from the current position to the exit of the expressway and the general road.
  • the time required to leave the highway and reach a general road can also be estimated. And, for example, when the time to reach the general road is 60 seconds, “I will enter the general road soon. After 60 seconds, switch to manual operation mode. Please let me know "is output.
  • countdown displays such as “60 seconds remaining”, “59 seconds remaining”,... Are displayed from a screen such as a car navigation screen, a tablet screen, or a meter screen.
  • time for preparation for switching from the automatic operation mode to the manual operation mode is appropriately set individually by an automobile manufacturer or the like, and the above-described 60 seconds is an example and is not limited. .
  • the driver must complete a series of preparations necessary for manual driving, such as taking a driving posture, facing forward, grasping the steering wheel, and adjusting access until the countdown is completed.
  • the time of 60 seconds seems to be sufficiently long as the time for completing a series of preparations necessary for manual operation as described above.
  • some drivers may not feel that 60 seconds is a sufficient length, but rather a very short length.
  • the time of 60 seconds feels very short and it does not have to be impatient. Furthermore, when the countdown display starts in such a state, the user is distracted.
  • a screen such as a car navigation screen, a tablet screen, or a meter screen on which the countdown is generally displayed is not in front of the driver's line of sight, which may cause the driver to look aside.
  • the countdown it is essentially a period during which the driver should prepare for manual operation.
  • the driver is also distracted by the display itself made on the screen such as the car navigation screen, the tablet screen, or the meter screen, When noticing, there is also a concern that the countdown will end and the manual operation mode may be switched to a state in which the manual operation is not ready.
  • the present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and displays the countdown state until switching from the automatic operation mode to the manual operation mode so as not to hinder the driver's preparation for manual operation. It is an object of the present invention to provide a display device and a display method for enabling a driver to surely carry out preparation for manual driving while recognizing the time until switching.
  • the present invention takes the following measures.
  • the first aspect of the present invention is an apparatus for displaying a countdown state until the operation mode of a vehicle traveling in the automatic operation mode is switched to the manual operation mode.
  • a control unit that controls the plurality of light sources that are turned on to be turned off by a predetermined number according to the progress of the countdown.
  • the plurality of light sources are arranged along at least one A pillar of the two A pillars of the vehicle along the length direction of the A pillar. Are arranged.
  • the control unit controls the plurality of light sources to blink at the start of the countdown instead of lighting the plurality of light sources. To do.
  • the control unit when the predetermined number of light sources are extinguished, the control unit performs a color of another light source that is lit. Control to change.
  • the plurality of light sources are classified in advance so as to belong to any one of a plurality of preset groups.
  • the control unit performs control so that light sources belonging to the same group are lit in the same color and light sources belonging to different groups are lit in different colors.
  • the control unit when the control unit turns off the plurality of lighted light sources by a predetermined number as the countdown proceeds, the light source from the upper side is turned off. Control to do.
  • the part is in the vicinity of the upper window frame on the windshield, and the display unit has the bar on the upper window frame. Display horizontally.
  • the part is in the vicinity of the A pillar on the windshield, and the display unit moves the bar along the A pillar. Display vertically.
  • the control unit moves from at least one of the one end and the other end of the bar as the countdown proceeds.
  • the display unit is controlled so as not to display gradually.
  • An eleventh aspect of the present invention is a method for displaying a countdown state until a driving mode of a vehicle traveling in an automatic driving mode is switched to a manual driving mode. Also, a plurality of light sources are arranged on the front side, the plurality of light sources are turned on at the start of the countdown, and the plurality of light sources that are turned on are turned on so that they are all turned off at the end of the countdown. The plurality of light sources are turned off by a predetermined number as the countdown proceeds.
  • a twelfth aspect of the present invention is a method for displaying a countdown state until the operation mode of a vehicle traveling in the automatic operation mode is switched to the manual operation mode, and at the start of the countdown, the vehicle A vertical or horizontal bar is displayed on a portion of the windshield of the vehicle where the front view of the driver of the vehicle is not obstructed, and the displayed bar is not displayed at the end of the countdown. As the progress proceeds, the length of the displayed bar is shortened.
  • the start of the countdown is started by turning on a plurality of light sources, the progress of the countdown is started by gradually turning off the light sources, and the countdown is performed by turning off all the light sources. It is possible to make the driver recognize the end of.
  • the driver since the light source is disposed on the A-pillar, the driver does not need to look at the screen or the like on the side as in the prior art, and counts down while gazing at the front. It is possible to concentrate on preparation for manual operation. As a result, the driver can complete preparations for manual operation with a margin before the countdown is completed, and safe handover to manual operation can be realized.
  • the 1/3 light source that is turned off at the beginning is displayed in blue, and the 1/3 light source that is turned off is displayed in yellow, and the remaining light sources are displayed in yellow.
  • the 1/3 light source can be displayed in red so that the driver can recognize the progress of the countdown more clearly and specifically by providing variations in the color of the light source. Become.
  • the start of the countdown is indicated by displaying a vertical or horizontal bar on the windshield at a portion that does not obstruct the driver's front view.
  • the driver since a horizontally long bar is displayed in the vicinity of the upper window frame on the windshield, the driver can perceive without obstructing the front view of the driver.
  • a bar can be displayed.
  • a vertically long bar is displayed in the vicinity of the A pillar on the windshield so that the driver can perceive without obstructing the driver's front view.
  • a bar can be displayed.
  • the driver can grasp the progress of the countdown because the length of the bar is shortened.
  • FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating an overall configuration example of an automatic operation control system including an operation mode switching control system that realizes the display device according to the first embodiment.
  • FIG. 2 is a schematic view illustrating the inside of the driver's seat of the vehicle in the first embodiment.
  • FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating a functional configuration example of the operation mode switching control system according to the first embodiment.
  • FIG. 4 is a flowchart (1/2) illustrating an operation example of the operation mode switching control system in the first embodiment.
  • FIG. 5 is a flowchart (2 / E) showing an operation example of the operation mode switching control system in the first embodiment.
  • FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an overall configuration example of an automatic operation control system including an operation mode switching control system that realizes the display device according to the second embodiment.
  • FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating an overall configuration example of an automatic operation control system including an operation mode switching control system that realizes the display device according to the first embodiment.
  • FIG. 2 is a schematic view illustrating the inside of
  • FIG. 7 is a block diagram illustrating a functional configuration example of the operation mode switching control system according to the second embodiment.
  • FIG. 8 is a schematic view illustrating the inside of the driver's seat of the vehicle in the second embodiment.
  • FIG. 9 is a schematic view illustrating the inside of the driver's seat of the vehicle in the second embodiment.
  • FIG. 10 is a schematic view illustrating a display example of bars by the projection pattern 1.
  • FIG. 11 is a schematic view illustrating a bar display example using the projection pattern 2.
  • FIG. 12 is a schematic view illustrating a bar display example using the projection pattern 3.
  • FIG. 13 is a schematic view illustrating a bar display example using the projection pattern 4.
  • FIG. 14 is a schematic view illustrating a bar display example using the projection pattern 5.
  • FIG. 11 is a schematic view illustrating a bar display example using the projection pattern 2.
  • FIG. 12 is a schematic view illustrating a bar display example using the projection pattern 3.
  • FIG. 13 is a schematic view illustrating a bar
  • FIG. 15 is a schematic view illustrating a bar display example using the projection pattern 6.
  • FIG. 16 is a flowchart (1/2) illustrating an operation example of the operation mode switching control system in the second embodiment.
  • FIG. 17 is a flowchart (2 / E) showing an operation example of the operation mode switching control system in the second embodiment.
  • FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating an overall configuration example of an automatic operation control system including an operation mode switching control system 10 that realizes a display device according to the present embodiment.
  • This automatic driving control system is mounted on a vehicle 1 such as a passenger car.
  • the vehicle 1 includes, as basic equipment, a power unit 2 including a power source and a transmission, and a steering device 3 equipped with a steering wheel 4, and further includes a manual operation mode and an automatic operation mode as operation modes. .
  • An engine and / or a motor is used as the power source.
  • the manual driving mode is a mode in which the vehicle 1 is driven mainly by a driving operation manually performed by a driver (hereinafter also referred to as “driver”).
  • the manual operation mode includes, for example, an operation mode for driving the vehicle based only on the driver's driving operation, and an operation mode for performing driving operation support control for supporting the driving operation of the driver while mainly driving the driver's driving operation. Is included.
  • the driving operation support control assists the steering torque so that the driver's steering becomes an appropriate steering amount based on the curvature of the curve when the vehicle 1 is traveling on the curve, for example.
  • the driving operation support control includes control for assisting a driver's accelerator operation (for example, operation of an accelerator pedal) or brake operation (for example, operation of a brake pedal), manual steering (manual operation of steering), and manual speed adjustment (speed). Adjustment manual operation) is also included.
  • a driver's accelerator operation for example, operation of an accelerator pedal
  • brake operation for example, operation of a brake pedal
  • manual steering manual operation of steering
  • speed manual speed adjustment
  • Adjustment manual operation is also included.
  • manual steering the vehicle 1 is steered mainly by the driver's operation of the steering wheel 4.
  • manual speed adjustment the speed of the vehicle is adjusted mainly by the driver's accelerator operation or brake operation.
  • the driving operation support control does not include control for forcibly intervening in the driving operation of the driver to automatically drive the vehicle 1.
  • the driving operation of the driver is reflected in the driving of the vehicle within a preset allowable range, but forcibly intervenes in the driving of the vehicle under certain conditions (for example, deviation from the lane of the vehicle). Control to do is not included.
  • the automatic operation mode is a mode for realizing an operation state in which the vehicle 1 is automatically driven along the road on which the vehicle 1 is traveling, for example.
  • the automatic driving mode includes, for example, a driving state in which the vehicle 1 is automatically driven toward a preset destination without driving by the driver.
  • the automatic driving mode it is not always necessary to automatically control all of the vehicle 1, and the driving state in which the driving operation of the driver is reflected in the traveling of the vehicle 1 within a preset allowable range is also included in the automatic driving mode. That is, the automatic driving mode includes a control in which the driving operation of the driver is reflected in the traveling of the vehicle 1 within a preset allowable range, but forcibly intervenes in the traveling of the vehicle under a certain condition.
  • reference numeral 5 denotes an automatic operation control device for executing operation control in the automatic operation mode.
  • the automatic driving control device 5 acquires sensing data from the steering sensor 11, the accelerator pedal sensor 12, the brake pedal sensor 13, the GPS receiver 14, the gyro sensor 15, and the vehicle speed sensor 16, respectively. These sensing data, route information generated by a navigation system (not shown), traffic information acquired by road-to-vehicle communication, information obtained by a peripheral monitoring system that monitors the position and movement of surrounding people and vehicles Based on this, the traveling of the vehicle 1 is automatically controlled.
  • Automatic control includes, for example, automatic steering (automatic steering operation) and automatic speed adjustment (automatic driving of speed).
  • Automatic steering is an operating state in which the steering device 3 is automatically controlled.
  • Automatic steering includes LKA (Lane Keeping Assist).
  • LKA Li Keeping Assist
  • the LKA automatically controls the steering device 3 so that the vehicle 1 does not deviate from the traveling lane even when the driver does not perform the steering operation.
  • the driver's steering operation may be reflected in the steering of the vehicle within a range (allowable range) in which the vehicle 1 does not deviate from the traveling lane.
  • automatic steering is not limited to LKA.
  • Automatic speed adjustment is an operating state in which the speed of the vehicle 1 is automatically controlled.
  • Automatic speed adjustment includes ACC (Adaptive Cruise Control). For example, when there is no preceding vehicle ahead of the vehicle 1, ACC performs constant speed control that causes the vehicle 1 to travel at a constant speed at a preset speed, and when the preceding vehicle exists ahead of the vehicle 1. Is a follow-up control that adjusts the vehicle speed of the vehicle 1 in accordance with the inter-vehicle distance from the preceding vehicle.
  • the automatic operation control device 5 decelerates the vehicle 1 according to the driver's brake operation (for example, operation of the brake pedal) even when ACC is being executed.
  • the automatic operation control device 5 can perform the driver's accelerator operation (for example, accelerator) up to a preset maximum allowable speed (for example, the maximum speed legally determined on the traveling road) even during execution of ACC.
  • the vehicle 1 can be accelerated according to the pedal operation.
  • the automatic speed adjustment is not limited to ACC but also includes CC (Cruise Control).
  • the automatic operation control system includes an operation mode switching control system 10 as a device for performing switching control between the manual operation mode and the automatic operation mode.
  • the operation mode switching control system 10 realizes the display device according to the present embodiment.
  • the display device according to the present embodiment is a device for displaying a countdown state until the operation mode of the vehicle 1 traveling in the automatic operation mode is switched to the manual operation mode. Therefore, hereinafter, the control at the time of switching from the automatic operation mode to the manual operation mode performed in the operation mode switching control system 10 will be described, and the description of the control at the time of switching from the manual operation mode to the automatic operation mode will be omitted. .
  • the operation mode switching control system 10 includes an operation mode switching control device 6, a speaker 7, and a light source 8.
  • FIG. 2 is a schematic view illustrating the inside of the driver's seat of the vehicle 1 in the present embodiment.
  • the speaker 7 outputs audio information notifying the start of preparation for switching from the automatic operation mode to the manual operation mode based on the message information E output from the operation mode switching control device 6.
  • the voice information is, for example, “Switch to manual operation mode after 60 seconds. Complete preparations for manual operation by that time”.
  • the light source 8 is used to display a countdown state until the operation mode is switched from the automatic operation mode to the manual operation mode.
  • a plurality of left and right A pillars 20 (R) and 20 (L) are arranged along the length direction (height direction) of the A pillar 20 at least one A pillar 20.
  • FIG. 2 shows an example in which a plurality (n) of light sources 8 are arranged on both the right A pillar 20 (R) and the left A pillar 20 (L) as an example. That is, the light source 8 (R # 1), 8 (R # 2),..., 8 (R # (n ⁇ 1) are sequentially applied from the upper side to the lower side to the right A pillar 20 (R). )), N light sources 8 (R) consisting of 8 (R # n) are arranged.
  • the left A-pillar 20 (L) has light sources 8 (L # 1), 8 (L # 2),..., 8 (L # (n ⁇ 1) in order from the upper side to the lower side. )), N light sources 8 (L) consisting of 8 (L # n) are arranged.
  • These light sources 8 are preferably LEDs, but may be miniature bulbs or the like, and are not limited to LEDs.
  • FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration example of the operation mode switching control system 10 in the same embodiment.
  • the operation mode switching control device 6 is a device that comprehensively controls operation mode switching, and includes a control unit 61, an input / output interface unit 62, and a storage unit 63.
  • the input / output interface unit 62 receives the manual operation switching request information A output from the automatic operation control device 5 and outputs it to the control unit 61.
  • the automatic driving control device 5 requests the manual driving switching at the timing of starting preparation for switching (for example, 60 seconds before switching to the manual driving mode). Information A is output.
  • a specific example of the timing at which the automatic driving control device 5 outputs the manual driving switching request information A will be described until the vehicle 1 traveling in the automatic driving mode in the automatic driving mode according to the preset driving plan enters the general road.
  • a case where switching to the manual operation mode is performed as an example will be described.
  • the automatic operation control device 5 always knows the position of the vehicle 1 by the GPS receiver 14 and the speed of the vehicle 1 by the vehicle speed sensor 16. Therefore, it is necessary to drive in the manual operation mode by taking into account a preset travel plan, the position of the vehicle 1 grasped by the GPS receiver 14, and the speed of the vehicle 1 grasped by the vehicle speed sensor 16.
  • the time required to reach a general road for example, another 300 seconds
  • manual operation switching request information A is output.
  • the time required for preparation for switching from the automatic operation mode to the manual operation mode is not limited to 60 seconds, and may be another time.
  • automatic driving control such as 60 seconds when switching to manual driving mode by exiting from a highway, 30 seconds when switching due to bad weather, and 4 seconds when switching due to an emergency.
  • the apparatus 5 may set different preparation times according to each case.
  • Manual operation switching request information A includes reason information S indicating the reason for switching and preparation time information t.
  • the reason information S is set, for example, as S1 for switching from a highway to a general road, S2 for switching due to bad weather, S3 for switching due to an emergency, and S3 for other cases. .
  • the preparation time information t indicates the length of the preparation time, for example, in seconds (for example, 60, 30, 4, etc.).
  • the input / output interface unit 62 receives the manual operation switching request information A including the reason information S and the preparation time information t as described above, and outputs it to the control unit 61.
  • the input / output interface unit 62 also outputs the message information E output from the control unit 61 to the speaker 7.
  • This message information E is for notifying the start of preparation for switching from the automatic operation mode to the manual operation mode.
  • the lighting signal G output from the control unit 61 is output to the plurality of light sources 8, and the lighting signal G output from the control unit 61 is output to the corresponding light source 8.
  • the operation mode switching control signal J output from the control unit 61 is output to the automatic operation control device 5.
  • the storage unit 63 uses, as a storage medium, a non-volatile memory that can be written and read at any time, such as SSD (Solid State Drive) or HDD (Hard Disk Drive), and is used to realize this embodiment.
  • a storage medium a non-volatile memory that can be written and read at any time, such as SSD (Solid State Drive) or HDD (Hard Disk Drive), and is used to realize this embodiment.
  • SSD Solid State Drive
  • HDD Hard Disk Drive
  • the control unit 61 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) and a program memory that constitute a computer, and as operation functions necessary for realizing the present embodiment, an operation mode switching signal receiving unit 610, a message information creating unit 611, A light source on / off control unit 612 and an operation mode switching signal output unit 613 are provided. Each of these control functions is realized by causing the CPU to execute a program stored in the program memory.
  • CPU Central Processing Unit
  • program memory that constitute a computer
  • the operation mode switching signal receiving unit 610 When receiving the manual operation switching request information A output from the input / output interface unit 62, the operation mode switching signal receiving unit 610 generates an activation signal B for starting the operation of the message information creating unit 611. Then, the activation signal B is output to the message information creation unit 611 and the light source on / off control unit 612 together with the reason information S and the preparation time information t included in the manual operation switching request information A.
  • the message information creation unit 611 receives the activation signal B, the reason information S, and the preparation time information t output from the operation mode switching signal reception unit 610. Then, message format information C corresponding to the reason information S is acquired from the message format information storage unit 631.
  • the message format information storage unit 631 stores message format information C corresponding to the reason information S in advance.
  • the message format information C1 corresponding to the reason information S1 is “I will soon enter the general road. After t seconds, switch to manual operation mode. By that time, please complete preparation for manual operation”
  • the message format information C2 corresponding to the reason information S2 is “Automatic operation mode cannot be continued due to bad weather, so switch to manual operation mode after t seconds. Complete preparation for manual operation by that time”
  • the message format information C3 corresponding to the reason information S3 is “switching to the manual operation mode after t seconds due to the occurrence of an emergency. Complete preparation for manual operation immediately”.
  • the message information creation unit 611 outputs message information E to the input / output interface unit 62.
  • the input / output interface unit 62 receives the message information E output from the message information creation unit 611 and outputs it to the speaker 7. As a result, a voice message is output from the speaker 7 saying, “I will soon enter the general road. After 60 seconds, switch to manual operation mode. By that time, please complete preparations for manual operation”. Become.
  • Various message information E can be created by adding new message format information C to the message format information storage unit 631 or updating the existing message format information C in the message format information storage unit 631. ing.
  • the light source on / off control unit 612 receives the start signal B, the reason information S, and the preparation time information t output from the operation mode switching signal receiving unit 610. Then, a lighting signal G for lighting the light source 8 is generated according to the activation signal B, and the lighting signal G is output to the input / output interface unit 62. The lighting signal G is output from the input / output interface unit 62 to all the light sources 8, and all the light sources 8 are turned on accordingly.
  • the light source on / off control unit 612 further starts a countdown from a preparation time (for example, 60 seconds) defined by the preparation time information t.
  • the countdown is normally performed every second, but is not limited thereto.
  • the light source on / off control unit 612 further acquires the light off pattern information F from the light source control pattern storage unit 632.
  • the turn-off pattern information F is information that defines in what order the light sources 8 that are turned on are turned off as the countdown progresses. For example, the following extinction pattern of the light source 8 can be considered.
  • the extinguishing pattern 1 turns off the light sources 8 by a predetermined number in order from the upper side to the lower side as the countdown progresses.
  • the light-off pattern 2 turns off the light sources 8 by a predetermined number in order from the lower side to the upper side as the countdown proceeds.
  • the extinguishing pattern is not limited to these.
  • the light source control pattern storage unit 632 stores light extinction pattern information F that defines such a light extinction pattern.
  • the light source on / off control unit 612 can acquire any light extinction pattern information F from the light source control pattern storage unit 632, but is extinguished by default or selected in advance by the driver. It is preferable to acquire the turn-off pattern information F corresponding to the pattern. This is because the driver may be confused if the light source 8 is turned off with a different turn-off pattern each time the countdown progresses to switch from the automatic operation mode to the manual operation mode. Accordingly, any one of the light-off patterns is set by default, and the light source turn-off control unit 612 acquires the light-off pattern information F corresponding to the light-off pattern set by default unless there is a change request from the driver. It is good to continue.
  • the light source on / off control unit 612 generates an extinction signal H for the light source 8 that is extinguished every countdown according to the extinguishing pattern information F.
  • the generated turn-off signal H is sequentially output to the input / output interface unit 62 according to the countdown.
  • the input / output interface unit 62 receives the turn-off signal H output from the light source turn-off control unit 612 and outputs it to the corresponding light source 8.
  • the light source 8 to which the turn-off signal H is output is turned off.
  • the light source turn-off control unit 612 repeats the generation and output of such a turn-off signal H until the countdown ends, that is, over a preparation time. As a result, all the light sources 8 that were initially turned on are sequentially turned off in the order defined by the turn-off pattern information F as the countdown proceeds. When the countdown is completed, all the light sources 8 are turned off. .
  • the light source 8 is turned off sequentially from the upper side.
  • the turn-off signal H output after 1 second from the countdown is for the uppermost light source 8 (R # 1)
  • the turn-off signal H output after 2 seconds from the start is the light source 8 (R # 2). It is for the purpose. In this case, as the countdown progresses, one light source 8 is turned off from the upper side per second.
  • Two extinction signals H are output.
  • the extinguishing signal H output 1 second after the start of the countdown corresponds to the uppermost light source 8 (R # 1) and the light source 8 (R # 2) immediately below it, and is output 2 seconds after the start.
  • the turn-off signal H to be applied corresponds to the light source 8 (R # 3) and the light source 8 (R # 4). In this case, as the countdown proceeds, the two light sources 8 are turned off from the upper side per second.
  • One extinction signal H is output every 2 seconds.
  • the extinction signal H output 2 seconds after the start of the countdown corresponds to the uppermost light source 8 (R # 1), and the extinction signal H output 4 seconds after the start of the countdown is supplied to the light source 8 (R # 2). That is, it corresponds.
  • one light source 8 is turned off from the upper side every two seconds.
  • the number of the light sources 8 to which the turn-off signal H is output every countdown every second is not necessarily one, but the light sources 8 are all turned on at the start of the countdown, A predetermined number of lights are turned off according to the turn-off pattern, and all lights are turned off at the end of the countdown.
  • the color of the light source 8 that is turned on may be changed so that the driver can more clearly recognize the progress of the countdown.
  • the color of the light source 8 is not limited to the same color.
  • the 1/3 light source 8 that is turned off at the beginning is displayed in blue and then turned off.
  • the third light source 8 may be displayed in yellow, and the remaining 1/3 light source 8 may be displayed in red.
  • the operation mode switching control system 10 functions as a display device for displaying the countdown state until the operation mode of the vehicle traveling in the automatic operation mode is switched to the manual operation mode.
  • the light source on / off control unit 612 When the countdown is completed, the light source on / off control unit 612 outputs the operation signal I to the operation mode switching signal output unit 613. In response to this, the operation mode switching signal output unit 613 outputs, to the input / output interface unit 62, an operation mode switching control signal J for requesting switching from the automatic operation mode to the manual operation mode.
  • the input / output interface unit 62 outputs the operation mode switching control signal J to the automatic operation control device 5 as described above.
  • the automatic operation control device 5 When receiving the operation mode switching control signal J, the automatic operation control device 5 switches the operation mode from the automatic operation mode to the manual operation mode.
  • FIGS 4 and 5 are flowcharts showing an operation example of the operation mode switching control system 10 in the present embodiment.
  • the automatic driving control device 5 switches to the driving mode switching control system 10 at the timing of starting preparation for switching.
  • Manual operation switching request information A is output.
  • the manual operation switching request information A includes both reason information S indicating the reason for switching and preparation time information t.
  • the manual operation switching request information A is received by the input / output interface unit 62 and output to the operation mode switching signal receiving unit 610 (S1).
  • an activation signal B for starting the operation of the message information creating unit 611 is generated.
  • the start signal B is output from the operation mode switching signal receiving unit 610 to the message information creating unit 611 and the light source on / off control unit 612 together with the reason information S and the preparation time information t included in the manual operation switching request information A ( S2).
  • the message information creation unit 611 receives the start signal B, reason information S, and preparation time information t output from the operation mode switching signal reception unit 610.
  • the message information creation unit 611 further acquires message format information C corresponding to the reason information S from the message format information storage unit 631 (S3).
  • the message format information C1 corresponding to the reason information S1 is “I will soon enter the general road. After t seconds, switch to manual operation mode. By that time, please complete preparation for manual operation”. .
  • the message information creation unit 611 can perform various operations.
  • Message information E can be created.
  • the value of the preparation time information t is applied to “t” of the message format information C.
  • the message information E “Please complete” is created (S4).
  • Such message information E is output from the message information creation unit 611 to the input / output interface unit 62 and further output from the input / output interface unit 62 to the speaker 7.
  • a voice message is output from the speaker 7 "Soon it will enter the general road.
  • switch to manual operation mode By that time, please complete preparations for manual operation" (S5 ).
  • the light source on / off control unit 612 receives the start signal B, the reason information S, and the preparation time information t output from the operation mode switching signal receiving unit 610. Then, in parallel with the processing in the message information creation unit 611, a lighting signal G for lighting the light source 8 is generated according to the activation signal B (S6).
  • the lighting signal G is output from the light source on / off control unit 612 to the input / output interface unit 62, and further output from the input / output interface unit 62 to all the light sources 8. In response to this, all the light sources 8 are turned on (S7).
  • step S5 The operations in steps S3 to S5 and the operations in steps S6 to S7 are performed in parallel.
  • step S5 a voice message is output from the speaker 7, and all light sources 8 are turned on in step S7. Is almost the same time.
  • the light source on / off control unit 612 further starts a countdown from the preparation time (for example, 60 seconds) defined by the preparation time information t (S8).
  • the countdown is usually every second, but it may be other than that.
  • the light source turn-off control unit 612 acquires the light-off pattern information F from the light source control pattern storage unit 632.
  • the turn-off pattern control F is preferably set, for example, by default or selected in advance by the driver.
  • the extinction pattern information F is information that defines in what order the plural light sources 8 that are lit are extinguished in accordance with the progress of the countdown, and new extinction pattern information F is stored in the light source control pattern storage unit 632. It is possible to define various extinguishing patterns by adding or updating the existing extinguishing pattern information F in the light source control pattern storage unit 632.
  • the light source on / off control unit 612 generates an extinction signal H for the light source 8 that is extinguished every countdown according to the extinguishing pattern information F.
  • the generated turn-off signal H is sequentially output from the light source turn-off control unit 612 to the input / output interface unit 62 according to the countdown, and further output from the input / output interface unit 62 to the corresponding light source 8 sequentially. Then, the light source 8 to which the turn-off signal H is output is turned off (S9).
  • the light source on / off control unit 612 repeats such generation and output of the extinction signal H until the countdown is completed, that is, over the preparation time (S10).
  • the operation mode switching control system 10 functions as a display device for displaying the countdown state until the operation mode of the vehicle traveling in the automatic operation mode is switched to the manual operation mode.
  • the countdown starts (S8) when the light source 8 is turned on, the countdown starts (S8), when the light source 8 is gradually turned off, the countdown progresses (S9), and when all the light sources 8 are turned off, the countdown is completed (S10: Yes). Be grasped by the driver.
  • the operation signal I is output from the light source on / off control unit 612 to the operation mode switching signal output unit 613.
  • the operation mode switching signal output unit 613 outputs an operation mode switching control signal J for requesting switching from the automatic operation mode to the manual operation mode to the input / output interface unit 62, and further inputs / outputs.
  • the data is output from the interface unit 62 to the automatic operation control device 5.
  • the automatic operation control device 5 switches from the automatic operation mode to the manual operation mode (S12).
  • the operation mode switching control system 10 realizing the display device according to the present embodiment displays the countdown state until the operation mode of the vehicle 1 traveling in the automatic operation mode is switched to the manual operation mode. be able to.
  • the driver can recognize that it is necessary to start preparation for switching from the automatic operation mode to the manual operation mode. Further, by gradually turning off the light source 8 as the countdown progresses, the driver can recognize the progress of the countdown. Furthermore, by turning off all the light sources 8, the driver can recognize the end of the countdown.
  • the progress of the countdown can be more clearly recognized by the driver by changing the color of the light sources 8 that are turned on.
  • the 1/3 light source 8 that is turned off in the first direction is displayed in blue
  • the 1/3 light source 8 that is subsequently turned off is displayed in yellow
  • the remaining 1/3 light source 8 is By providing variations in the color of the light source 8 such as displaying in red, it is possible to make the driver recognize the progress of the countdown more clearly and specifically.
  • the driver since the above is realized by turning on and off the plurality of light sources 8 arranged in the A-pillar 20 in the driver's seat, the driver does not need to look at the screens on the side as in the prior art. Since the countdown state can be recognized while gazing at the front, it is possible to concentrate on preparation for manual operation.
  • the driver can complete preparations for manual operation with a margin before the countdown is completed, and safe handover to manual operation can be realized.
  • the first embodiment with respect to an example in which all the light sources 8 are turned on at the start of the countdown and are controlled to be turned off by a predetermined number as the countdown proceeds so that all the light sources 8 are turned off at the end of the countdown.
  • a predetermined number of light sources 8 may be turned on at the start of the countdown, and a predetermined number of lights may be turned on as the countdown progresses so that all the lights are turned on at the end of the countdown. .
  • the speaker 7 notifies the fact by voice announcement, and then turns off all the light sources 8.
  • FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an overall configuration example of an automatic operation control system including an operation mode switching control system 100 that realizes the display device according to the present embodiment.
  • the operation mode switching control system 100 is configured by partially modifying the operation mode switching control system 10 described in the first embodiment. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the parts described in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, are not described repeatedly, and will be described mainly with respect to different points.
  • FIG. 7 is a block diagram illustrating a functional configuration example of the operation mode switching control system 100 in the present embodiment.
  • the operation mode switching control system 100 is configured to include a projector 110 instead of the light source 8 in the operation mode switching control system 10. Accordingly, a projector control unit 614 is provided instead of the light source on / off control unit 612, and a projector projection pattern storage unit 633 is provided instead of the light source control pattern storage unit 632.
  • FIG 8 and 9 are schematic views illustrating the inside of the driver's seat of the vehicle 1 in the present embodiment.
  • the projector 110 is arranged on the dashboard 115, for example, and according to the projection pattern information L output from the input / output interface unit 62 and at the start of the countdown, the windshield 111 of the vehicle 1.
  • a horizontally long or vertically long bar 112 is projected on a portion that does not block the forward view of the driver of the vehicle 1.
  • FIG. 8 shows an example in which a horizontally long bar 112 is projected and displayed along the upper window frame 113 in the vicinity of the upper window frame 113 that does not block the driver's front view on the windshield 111.
  • a horizontally long bar 112 may be projected and displayed along the lower window frame 114 in the vicinity of the lower window frame 114 that does not block the driver's front view.
  • a vertically long bar 112 is projected and displayed along the A pillar 20 (R) in the vicinity of the right A pillar 20 (R) on the windshield 111 that does not block the driver's front view.
  • An example is shown.
  • the operation mode switching signal receiving unit 610 when the operation mode switching signal receiving unit 610 receives the manual operation switching request information A output from the input / output interface unit 62, the operation mode switching signal receiving unit 610 starts the operation of the message information creating unit 611. The start signal B is generated. Then, the activation signal B is output to the message information creation unit 611 and the projector control unit 614 together with the reason information S and the preparation time information t included in the manual operation switching request information A.
  • the operation of the message information creation unit 611 is the same as that described in the first embodiment.
  • the projector control unit 614 receives the activation signal B, the reason information S, and the preparation time information t output from the operation mode switching signal receiving unit 610. Then, according to the reason information S, the projection pattern information L is acquired from the projector projection pattern storage unit 633.
  • Projection pattern information L is information that defines what kind of bar 112 is displayed first and how the displayed bar 112 is changed as the countdown progresses.
  • the projection pattern for example, the following can be considered.
  • the projection pattern 1 is first displayed with a horizontally long bar 112, and as shown in FIGS. 10B to 10D, the projection pattern 1 becomes shorter from the right side as the countdown progresses. As shown in e), it disappears when the countdown is completed.
  • a horizontally long bar 112 is first displayed as shown in FIG. 11A, and as shown in FIGS. 11B to 11D, the projection pattern 2 becomes shorter from the left side as the countdown progresses. As shown in e), it disappears when the countdown is completed.
  • the projection pattern 3 is first displayed with a horizontally long bar 112. As shown in FIGS.
  • the projection pattern 3 becomes shorter from both sides as the countdown progresses. As shown in e), it disappears when the countdown is completed.
  • a vertically long bar 112 is first displayed as shown in FIG. 13A, and as shown in FIGS. 13B to 13D, the projection pattern 4 becomes shorter from the upper side as the countdown progresses. As shown in e), it disappears when the countdown is completed.
  • the projection pattern 5 is initially displayed with a vertically long bar 112, and as shown in FIGS. 14B to 14D, the projection pattern 5 becomes shorter from the lower side as the countdown proceeds. As shown in (e), when the countdown ends, it disappears.
  • the projection pattern 6 is first displayed with a vertically long bar 112. As shown in FIGS. 15B to 15D, the projection pattern 6 becomes shorter from both sides as the countdown progresses. As shown in e), it disappears when the countdown is completed.
  • the projection pattern is not limited to these.
  • the projector projection pattern storage unit 633 stores projection pattern information L that defines the projection pattern as described above.
  • Various projection patterns can be defined by adding new projection pattern information L to the projector projection pattern storage unit 633 or by updating the existing projection pattern information L in the projector projection pattern storage unit 633. It has become.
  • the projector control unit 614 can acquire arbitrary projection pattern information L from the projector projection pattern storage unit 633, but the projection control unit 614 uses a projection pattern that is set by default or selected in advance by the driver. It is preferable to obtain the corresponding projection pattern information L. This is because the driver 112 may be confused if the bar 112 is displayed with a different projection pattern each time the countdown proceeds each time the automatic operation mode is switched to the manual operation mode. Accordingly, any projection pattern is set as a default, and the projector control unit 614 continues to acquire the projection pattern information L corresponding to the default projection pattern unless there is a change request from the driver. good.
  • the projector control unit 614 further generates a control signal K for controlling the projector 110 according to the activation signal B output from the operation mode switching signal receiving unit 610, and sends it to the input / output interface unit 62 together with the projection pattern information L. Output.
  • the input / output interface unit 62 outputs the control signal K and the projection pattern information L to the projector 110.
  • the projector 110 is activated in response to the control signal K, and further, according to the projection pattern information L, for example, as shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, the bar 112 is placed on the windshield 111 at a position that does not block the driver's front view. Project.
  • the projector control unit 614 further starts a countdown every second from the preparation time (for example, 60 seconds) defined by the preparation time information t.
  • the control signal K is output to the input / output interface unit 62 at each countdown, and the input / output interface unit 62 outputs the control signal K to the projector 110.
  • the projector 110 projects so that the bar 112 is shortened as shown in FIGS. 10 to 15, for example, as the countdown proceeds and the control signal K is input.
  • the projector control unit 614 repeats such generation and output of the control signal K every countdown (for example, every second) until the countdown is completed, that is, over the preparation time.
  • the bar 112 is projected according to, for example, any one of the projection patterns in FIGS. 10 to 15 and displayed on the windshield 111.
  • a vertically or horizontally long bar 112 is displayed on the windshield 111 at a position that does not block the driver's front view.
  • the bar 112 is gradually displayed in accordance with the projection pattern.
  • the countdown ends the bar 112 disappears.
  • the operation mode switching control system 100 functions as a display device for displaying the countdown state until the operation mode of the vehicle traveling in the automatic operation mode is switched to the manual operation mode.
  • the light source on / off control unit 612 When the countdown is completed, the light source on / off control unit 612 outputs the operation signal I to the operation mode switching signal output unit 613.
  • the operation mode switching signal output unit 613 outputs an operation mode switching control signal J for requesting switching of the operation mode from the automatic operation mode to the manual operation mode to the input / output interface unit 62.
  • the input / output interface unit 62 outputs the operation mode switching control signal J to the automatic operation control device 5 as described above.
  • the automatic operation control device 5 When receiving the operation mode switching control signal J, the automatic operation control device 5 switches the operation mode from the automatic operation mode to the manual operation mode.
  • 16 and 17 are flowcharts showing an operation example of the operation mode switching control system 100 in the present embodiment. 16 and 17, the same operations as those in FIGS. 4 and 5 are denoted by the same step numbers as in FIGS. 4 and 5, and redundant description is avoided.
  • step S1 when the operation mode switching signal receiving unit 610 receives the manual operation switching request information A output from the input / output interface unit 62, the operation mode switching control starting unit 611 starts to start the operation.
  • Signal B is generated.
  • the activation signal B is output from the operation mode switching signal receiving unit 610 to the message information creating unit 611 and the projector control unit 614 together with the reason information S and the preparation time information t included in the manual operation switching request information A (S22). .
  • steps S3 to S5 in FIG. 16 performed by the message information creation unit 611 are the same as the operations in S3 to S4 in FIG.
  • the projector control unit 614 receives the activation signal B, the reason information S, and the preparation time information t output from the operation mode switching signal reception unit 610. Then, according to the reason information S, the projection pattern information L is acquired from the projector projection pattern storage unit 633 (S23).
  • the projection pattern information L is information that defines how the bar 112 is initially displayed and how it is changed as the countdown progresses. New projection pattern information L is added to the projector projection pattern storage unit 633. Alternatively, various projection patterns can be defined by updating the existing projection pattern information L in the projector projection pattern storage unit 633.
  • the projector control unit 614 further generates a control signal K for controlling the projector 110 in response to the activation signal B, and outputs the control signal K together with the projection pattern information L to the input / output interface unit 62. 110 is output.
  • the projector 110 is activated by the control signal K, and the projector 110 moves the bar to a position on the windshield 111 that does not block the front view of the driver according to the projection pattern information L, for example, as shown in FIGS. Projection 112 is started (S24).
  • the projector control unit 614 further starts a countdown every second from the preparation time (for example, 60 seconds) defined by the preparation time information t (S25). For each countdown, the control signal K is output from the projector control unit 614 to the input / output interface unit 62, and the control signal K is further output from the input / output interface unit 62 to the projector 110. In response to this, the projector 110 projects the bar 112 so as to be displayed in a shorter step as shown in FIGS. 10 to 15 (S26).
  • a vertically or horizontally long bar 112 is displayed on the windshield 111 at a position that does not block the driver's front view.
  • the bar 112 is gradually displayed in accordance with the projection pattern, and when the countdown ends (S27: Yes), the bar 112 disappears (S28).
  • the operation mode switching control system 100 functions as a display device for displaying the countdown state until the operation mode of the vehicle traveling in the automatic operation mode is switched to the manual operation mode. Is started, the countdown starts (S25), the length of the bar 112 is shortened, the countdown progress (S26), the bar 112 disappears, and the countdown ends (S27: Yes). Is grasped by the driver.
  • the projector control unit 614 When the countdown ends in this way, the projector control unit 614 outputs the operation signal I to the operation mode switching signal output unit 613. In response to this, the operation mode switching signal output unit 613 outputs an operation mode switching control signal J for requesting switching from the automatic operation mode to the manual operation mode to the input / output interface unit 62, and further the input / output interface. It is output from the unit 62 to the automatic operation control device 5. Thereby, switching from the automatic operation mode to the manual operation mode is performed by the automatic operation control device 5 (S29).
  • the operation mode switching control system 100 that realizes the display device according to the present embodiment also sets the operation mode of the vehicle traveling in the automatic operation mode to the manual operation mode, as in the first embodiment.
  • the countdown status until switching can be displayed.
  • the driver can recognize that it is necessary to start preparation for switching from the automatic operation mode to the manual operation mode. it can. Further, by displaying the bar 112 so that the length of the bar 112 gradually decreases as the countdown progresses, the driver can recognize the progress of the countdown. Furthermore, by eliminating the bar 112, the driver can recognize the end of the countdown.
  • the driver can recognize the countdown state while gazing forward, and concentrate on preparation for manual driving. It becomes possible.
  • the light source 8 is realized without using the light source 8 as in the first embodiment, it is not necessary to cope with the facility by embedding the light source 8 in the A pillar 20.
  • the bar 112 is displayed without using the light source 8, it is easy to change the shape (for example, portrait / landscape) and the length of the bar 112. Or it is not limited to a bar shape, For example, it can implement
  • Appendix 1 A device for displaying a countdown state until the driving mode of the vehicle running in the automatic driving mode is switched to the manual driving mode,
  • a plurality of light sources arranged in front of the driver, The plurality of light sources that are lit are turned on at the start of the countdown, and the plurality of light sources that are turned on are all turned off at the end of the countdown.
  • a processor that controls to turn off the predetermined number of pieces.
  • Appendix 2 A device for displaying a countdown state until the driving mode of the vehicle running in the automatic driving mode is switched to the manual driving mode, At the start of the countdown, a projector that displays a vertical or horizontal bar on a portion of the windshield of the vehicle that does not block the front view of the driver of the vehicle; A processor that controls the display unit to reduce the length of the displayed bar as the countdown progresses so that the displayed bar is not displayed at the end of the countdown. apparatus.
  • Appendix 3 A method for displaying a countdown state until a driving mode of a vehicle traveling in an automatic driving mode is switched to a manual driving mode,
  • a plurality of light sources are arranged in front of the driver, Using a processor, turn on the plurality of light sources at the start of the countdown, Display method using the processor to turn off the plurality of lit light sources by a predetermined number as the countdown proceeds so that all the lit light sources are turned off at the end of the countdown .
  • Appendix 4 A method for displaying a countdown state until a driving mode of a vehicle traveling in an automatic driving mode is switched to a manual driving mode, Using a projector, at the start of the countdown, a vertical or horizontal bar is displayed on a portion of the windshield of the vehicle that does not block the front view of the driver of the vehicle, Using the processor, the length of the displayed bar is shortened as the countdown progresses by controlling the projector so that the displayed bar is not displayed at the end of the countdown. Display method.

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