WO2024070480A1 - Control device and non-transitory computer-readable medium - Google Patents

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WO2024070480A1
WO2024070480A1 PCT/JP2023/031841 JP2023031841W WO2024070480A1 WO 2024070480 A1 WO2024070480 A1 WO 2024070480A1 JP 2023031841 W JP2023031841 W JP 2023031841W WO 2024070480 A1 WO2024070480 A1 WO 2024070480A1
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  • the present disclosure relates to a control device that controls the operation of an opening/closing body based on an operation input to a switch.
  • the present disclosure also relates to a non-transitory computer-readable medium that stores a computer program executable by a processor installed in the control device.
  • JP Patent Publication No. 2021-037833 discloses an adaptive high beam as one of the lighting functions of the headlights mounted on a vehicle, which reduces the light distribution in the high beam lighting area to areas where leading and oncoming vehicles are located. To activate this function, specific operations must be performed on multiple switch devices.
  • a first example aspect provided by the present disclosure is a control device, an interface that receives a first signal generated based on an operation of a first switch and a second signal generated based on an operation of a second switch; a processor that outputs a control signal when the interface receives the first signal and the second signal, thereby allowing the controlled device to execute a specific function; Equipped with The processor outputs the control signal upon receiving a third signal generated based on an operation input to a third switch displayed on a display device.
  • a second embodiment of the present disclosure provides a non-transitory computer-readable medium storing a computer program executable by a processor mounted on a control device, the non-transitory computer-readable medium including: By being executed, the control device upon receiving a first signal generated based on an operation of the first switch and a second signal output based on an operation of the second switch, outputting a control signal to allow the controlled device to execute a specific function; When a third signal generated based on an operation input to a third switch displayed on a display device is received, the control signal is output.
  • a third example aspect provided by the present disclosure is a control device, an interface that receives a first signal generated based on a first operation of a first switch and a second signal generated based on an operation of a second switch; a processor that outputs a control signal when the interface receives the first signal and the second signal, thereby allowing the controlled device to execute a specific function; Equipped with The processor outputs the control signal upon receiving a third signal generated based on a second operation of the first switch.
  • a fourth embodiment of the present disclosure provides a non-transitory computer-readable medium storing a computer program executable by a processor mounted on a control device, the non-transitory computer-readable medium including: By being executed, the control device upon receiving a first signal generated based on a first operation of the first switch and a second signal output based on an operation of the second switch, outputting a control signal to allow the controlled device to execute a specific function; When a third signal generated based on a second operation of the first switch is received, the control signal is output.
  • the execution of a specific function in a controlled device that requires a specific operation to be performed on multiple switches is simplified so that it can be performed by inputting a specific operation on a single switch. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the complexity of switch operations while allowing the addition of controllable functions. In addition, it is possible to provide a more simplified alternative operation for executing the specific function without changing the physical configuration of the existing first and second switches or establishing a new transmission path for the control signal.
  • the third signal that triggers the execution of a specific function is generated based on an operation on an image displayed on the display device, so there is no need to secure a permanently occupied physical space to generate the third signal. Therefore, it is possible to diversify the controllable functions while suppressing an increase in the space physically occupied by the switch.
  • the third signal that triggers the execution of a specific function is generated based on a separate operation of the existing first switch, so there is no need to secure permanently occupied physical space to generate the third signal. Therefore, it is possible to diversify the controllable functions while suppressing an increase in the space physically occupied by the switch.
  • FIG. 2 illustrates an example of a functional configuration of a control device according to an embodiment.
  • 2 illustrates a vehicle in which the device of FIG. 1 is mounted;
  • 3 illustrates an example of a passenger compartment of the vehicle of FIG. 2;
  • FIG. 1 illustrates an example of the functional configuration of a control device 10 according to one embodiment.
  • the control device 10 is mounted at an appropriate position on a vehicle 20 illustrated in FIG. 2.
  • the control device 10 is configured to control the operation of a headlamp 21 mounted on the vehicle 20.
  • the headlamp 21 is a device that emits light to illuminate the area ahead of the vehicle 20.
  • the headlamp 21 is an example of a controlled device.
  • the control device 10 includes an input interface 11.
  • the input interface 11 is configured as a hardware interface that receives a first signal S1 output from a first switch 31 and a second signal S2 output from a second switch 32.
  • the first switch 31 and the second switch 32 are mounted on the vehicle 20.
  • the first signal S1 is generated based on a predetermined operation performed on the first switch 31.
  • the first signal S1 may be a digital signal or an analog signal depending on the specifications of the first switch 31. If the first signal S1 is an analog signal, the input interface 11 is provided with an appropriate conversion circuit including an A/D converter.
  • the second signal S2 is generated based on a predetermined operation performed on the second switch 32.
  • the second signal S2 may be a digital signal or an analog signal depending on the specifications of the second switch 32. If the second signal S2 is an analog signal, the input interface 11 is provided with an appropriate conversion circuit including an A/D converter.
  • the control device 10 includes a processor 12 and an output interface 13.
  • the processor 12 When the input interface 11 receives both the first signal S1 and the second signal S2, the processor 12 is configured to output, from the output interface 13, a control signal CT that allows the adaptive high beam function in the headlamp 21 to be executed.
  • Adaptive high beam function means a function that reduces the light distribution in the high beam lighting area where a preceding vehicle or an oncoming vehicle is located.
  • the adaptive high beam function is an example of a specific function.
  • the output interface 13 is configured as a hardware interface.
  • the control signal CT may be a digital signal or an analog signal depending on the specifications of the headlamp 21. If the control signal CT is an analog signal, the output interface 13 is equipped with an appropriate conversion circuit including a D/A converter.
  • the input interface 11 is also configured as a hardware interface that accepts a third signal S3 output from a third switch 33 mounted on the vehicle 20.
  • the third signal S3 is generated based on a predetermined operation performed on the third switch 33.
  • the third signal S3 may be a digital signal or an analog signal depending on the specifications of the third switch 33. If the third signal S3 is an analog signal, the input interface 11 is provided with an appropriate conversion circuit including an A/D converter.
  • the processor 12 is configured to output the above-mentioned control signal CT from the output interface 13 when the input interface 11 receives the third signal S3.
  • the processor 12 allows the adaptive high beam function of the headlamp 21 to be executed as long as a predetermined operation is performed on the third switch 33, even if a predetermined operation is not performed on the first switch 31 and the second switch 32.
  • the vehicle 20 is equipped with a display device 25.
  • the display device 25 is configured to be capable of displaying a switch image 251.
  • the display device 25 may be a general-purpose display device capable of displaying a variety of images. Therefore, the switch image 251 does not need to be displayed at all times or permanently.
  • the display device 25 is configured as an electrostatic or pressure-sensitive touch panel display. In other words, the user can input an operation by bringing a part of the body, such as a finger, close to or into contact with the switch image 251 displayed on the display device 25.
  • the display device 25 is disposed in front of the driver's seat. Therefore, the switch image 251 is operated by a passenger seated in the driver's seat.
  • the display device 25 may be installed in a center cluster located in the center of the front of the vehicle 20. In this case, the switch image 251 can be operated by either a passenger seated in the driver's seat or a passenger seated in the passenger seat.
  • the switch image 251 is configured to accept a predetermined operation to execute the adaptive high beam function of the headlamp 21. In other words, the switch image 251 functions as the third switch 33 described with reference to FIG. 1.
  • the display device 25 is configured to output a third signal S3 when the switch image 251 receives a predetermined operation.
  • the control device 10 outputs a control signal CT in response to the operation, thereby allowing the adaptive high beam function of the headlamp 21 to be executed.
  • the adaptive high beam function of the headlamp 21, which requires specific operations to be performed on multiple switches is simplified so that it can be executed by inputting a specific operation on a single switch. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the complexity of switch operations while allowing the addition of controllable functions.
  • a simplified alternative operation for executing the adaptive high beam function can be provided without changing the physical configuration of the existing first switch 31 and second switch 32 or providing a new control signal transmission path. Because the third signal S3 that triggers the execution of the function is generated based on an operation on the switch image 251 displayed on the display device 25, there is no need to secure a permanently occupied physical space to generate the third signal S3. Therefore, it is possible to diversify the controllable functions while suppressing an increase in the space physically occupied by the switch.
  • the first switch 31 may be configured to output the third signal S3. Specifically, the first switch 31 may be configured to output the first signal S1 when a first operation is received, and to output the third signal S3 when a second operation different from the first operation is received.
  • the processor 12 is configured to output the above-mentioned control signal CT from the output interface 13 when the input interface 11 receives the third signal S3.
  • the processor 12 allows the adaptive high beam function of the headlamp 21 to be executed as long as the second operation is performed on the first switch 31, even if a predetermined operation is not performed on the second switch 32.
  • the adaptive high beam function of the headlamp 21, which requires a number of switches to be operated in a specific manner, can be simplified so that it can be performed with a single switch. This allows the addition of controllable functions while preventing the switch operation from becoming too complicated.
  • a simplified alternative operation for executing the adaptive high beam function can be provided without changing the physical configuration of the existing first switch 31 and second switch 32 or establishing a new control signal transmission path. Because the third signal S3 that triggers the execution of the function is generated based on a separate operation of the existing first switch 31, there is no need to secure a permanently occupied physical space to generate the third signal S3. Therefore, it is possible to diversify the controllable functions while suppressing an increase in the space physically occupied by the switch.
  • the processor 12 of the control device 10 having the various functions described above can be realized by a dedicated integrated circuit such as a microcontroller, ASIC, or FPGA that has a memory element in which a computer program for implementing the function is pre-installed.
  • the memory element is an example of a non-transitory computer-readable medium that stores a computer program.
  • the processor 12 may be realized by a general-purpose microprocessor that operates in cooperation with a general-purpose memory.
  • the general-purpose microprocessor include a CPU, an MPU, and a GPU.
  • the general-purpose memory include a ROM and a RAM.
  • a computer program for realizing the function may be stored in the ROM.
  • the general-purpose microprocessor specifies at least a part of the computer program stored in the ROM, deploys it on the RAM, and executes the above-mentioned process in cooperation with the RAM.
  • the general-purpose memory is an example of a non-transitory computer-readable medium that stores a computer program.
  • the computer program may be pre-installed in the general-purpose memory, or may be downloaded from an external server device via a wireless communication network to which the control device 10 can be connected, and then installed in the general-purpose memory.
  • the external server device is an example of a non-transitory computer-readable medium that stores a computer program.
  • Processor 12 may be implemented as a combination of a general-purpose microprocessor and a dedicated integrated circuit.
  • the function permitted to be executed by the third signal S3 is not limited to the adaptive high beam function of the headlamp 21. Any specific function that requires a specific operation of multiple switches mounted on the vehicle 20 in order to be permitted to be executed can be subject to control by the control device 10.
  • the control device 10 may also be installed in a moving object other than a vehicle 20.
  • moving objects include trains, airplanes, ships, etc.
  • the moving object may not require a driver.
  • the control device 10 does not need to be mounted on a mobile object.
  • the control device 10 can be configured to be installed in a home or facility and to control the operation of a controlled device that requires specific operations on multiple switches to execute a specific function.

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An input interface (11) accepts a first signal (S1) generated on the basis of the operation of a first switch (31) and a second signal (S2) generated on the basis of the operation of a second switch (32). Upon the input interface (11) accepting the first signal (S1) and the second signal (S2), a processor (12) outputs a control signal (CT) so as to allow a headlight (21) to execute an adaptive high-beam function. Upon accepting a third signal (S3) generated on the basis of an input of operation performed on a third switch (33) displayed on a display device, the processor (12) outputs the control signal (CT).

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制御装置、および非一時的なコンピュータ可読媒体CONTROL DEVICE AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM
　本開示は、スイッチに入力される操作に基づいて開閉体の動作制御を行なう制御装置に関連する。本開示は、当該制御装置に搭載されたプロセッサにより実行可能なコンピュータプログラムを記憶した非一時的なコンピュータ可読媒体にも関連する。 The present disclosure relates to a control device that controls the operation of an opening/closing body based on an operation input to a switch. The present disclosure also relates to a non-transitory computer-readable medium that stores a computer program executable by a processor installed in the control device.
　日本国特許出願公開２０２１－０３７８３３号公報は、車両に搭載された前照灯の照明機能の一つとして、ハイビームの照明領域のうち先行車や対向車が位置する領域への配光を減ずるアダプティブハイビームを開示している。当該機能を有効にするためには、複数のスイッチ装置に対して特定の操作がなされる必要がある。 JP Patent Publication No. 2021-037833 discloses an adaptive high beam as one of the lighting functions of the headlights mounted on a vehicle, which reduces the light distribution in the high beam lighting area to areas where leading and oncoming vehicles are located. To activate this function, specific operations must be performed on multiple switch devices.
　スイッチ操作の複雑化を抑制しつつ、制御可能な機能の追加を許容することが求められている。 There is a need to allow for the addition of controllable functions while minimizing the complexity of switch operations.
　本開示により提供される第一の態様例は、制御装置であって、
　第一スイッチの操作に基づいて生成される第一信号と第二スイッチの操作に基づいて生成される第二信号を受け付けるインタフェースと、
　前記インタフェースが前記第一信号および前記第二信号を受け付けると、制御信号を出力することにより、被制御装置による特定の機能の実行を許容するプロセッサと、
を備えており、
　前記プロセッサは、表示装置に表示された第三スイッチに対する操作入力に基づいて生成される第三信号を受け付けると、前記制御信号を出力する。 A first example aspect provided by the present disclosure is a control device,
an interface that receives a first signal generated based on an operation of a first switch and a second signal generated based on an operation of a second switch;
a processor that outputs a control signal when the interface receives the first signal and the second signal, thereby allowing the controlled device to execute a specific function;
Equipped with
The processor outputs the control signal upon receiving a third signal generated based on an operation input to a third switch displayed on a display device.
　本開示により提供される第二の態様例は、制御装置に搭載されたプロセッサにより実行可能なコンピュータプログラムを記憶した非一時的なコンピュータ可読媒体であって、
　実行されることにより、前記制御装置は、
　　第一スイッチの操作に基づいて生成される第一信号と第二スイッチの操作に基づいて出力される第二信号を受け付けると、制御信号を出力することにより被制御装置による特定の機能の実行を許容し、
　　表示装置に表示された第三スイッチに対する操作入力に基づいて生成される第三信号を受け付けると、前記制御信号を出力する。 A second embodiment of the present disclosure provides a non-transitory computer-readable medium storing a computer program executable by a processor mounted on a control device, the non-transitory computer-readable medium including:
By being executed, the control device
upon receiving a first signal generated based on an operation of the first switch and a second signal output based on an operation of the second switch, outputting a control signal to allow the controlled device to execute a specific function;
When a third signal generated based on an operation input to a third switch displayed on a display device is received, the control signal is output.
　本開示により提供される第三の態様例は、制御装置であって、
　第一スイッチの第一操作に基づいて生成される第一信号と第二スイッチの操作に基づいて生成される第二信号を受け付けるインタフェースと、
　前記インタフェースが前記第一信号および前記第二信号を受け付けると、制御信号を出力することにより、被制御装置による特定の機能の実行を許容するプロセッサと、
を備えており、
　前記プロセッサは、前記第一スイッチの第二操作に基づいて生成される第三信号を受け付けると、前記制御信号を出力する。 A third example aspect provided by the present disclosure is a control device,
an interface that receives a first signal generated based on a first operation of a first switch and a second signal generated based on an operation of a second switch;
a processor that outputs a control signal when the interface receives the first signal and the second signal, thereby allowing the controlled device to execute a specific function;
Equipped with
The processor outputs the control signal upon receiving a third signal generated based on a second operation of the first switch.
　本開示により提供される第四の態様例は、制御装置に搭載されたプロセッサにより実行可能なコンピュータプログラムを記憶した非一時的なコンピュータ可読媒体であって、
　実行されることにより、前記制御装置は、
　　第一スイッチの第一操作に基づいて生成される第一信号と第二スイッチの操作に基づいて出力される第二信号を受け付けると、制御信号を出力することにより被制御装置による特定の機能の実行を許容し、
　　前記第一スイッチの第二操作に基づいて生成される第三信号を受け付けると、前記制御信号を出力する。 A fourth embodiment of the present disclosure provides a non-transitory computer-readable medium storing a computer program executable by a processor mounted on a control device, the non-transitory computer-readable medium including:
By being executed, the control device
upon receiving a first signal generated based on a first operation of the first switch and a second signal output based on an operation of the second switch, outputting a control signal to allow the controlled device to execute a specific function;
When a third signal generated based on a second operation of the first switch is received, the control signal is output.
　上記の各態様例に係る構成においては、複数のスイッチに対して所定の操作がなされることが必要とされている被制御装置における特定の機能の実行が、単一のスイッチに対する所定の操作の入力でも許容されるように簡略化されている。したがって、制御可能な機能の追加を許容しつつも、スイッチ操作の複雑化を抑制できる。加えて、既存の第一スイッチおよび第二スイッチの物理的な構成を変更したり、新たな制御信号の伝達経路を設けたりすることなく、当該特定の機能を実行するためのより簡略化された代替操作を提供できる。 In the configurations relating to each of the above example aspects, the execution of a specific function in a controlled device that requires a specific operation to be performed on multiple switches is simplified so that it can be performed by inputting a specific operation on a single switch. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the complexity of switch operations while allowing the addition of controllable functions. In addition, it is possible to provide a more simplified alternative operation for executing the specific function without changing the physical configuration of the existing first and second switches or establishing a new transmission path for the control signal.
　第一態様例と第二態様例に係る構成においては、特定機能実行のトリガとなる第三信号は、表示装置に表示された画像に対する操作に基づいて生成されるので、永続的に占有される物理的スペースを、第三信号を生成するために確保する必要がない。したがって、スイッチにより物理的に占有される空間の増加を抑制しつつ、制御可能な機能の多様化を図ることができる。 In the configurations relating to the first and second embodiments, the third signal that triggers the execution of a specific function is generated based on an operation on an image displayed on the display device, so there is no need to secure a permanently occupied physical space to generate the third signal. Therefore, it is possible to diversify the controllable functions while suppressing an increase in the space physically occupied by the switch.
　第三態様例と第四態様例に係る構成においては、特定機能実行のトリガとなる第三信号は、既存の第一スイッチに対する別操作に基づいて生成されるので、永続的に占有される物理的スペースを、第三信号を生成するために確保する必要がない。したがって、スイッチにより物理的に占有される空間の増加を抑制しつつ、制御可能な機能の多様化を図ることができる。 In the configurations according to the third and fourth embodiments, the third signal that triggers the execution of a specific function is generated based on a separate operation of the existing first switch, so there is no need to secure permanently occupied physical space to generate the third signal. Therefore, it is possible to diversify the controllable functions while suppressing an increase in the space physically occupied by the switch.
一実施形態に係る制御装置の機能構成を例示している。2 illustrates an example of a functional configuration of a control device according to an embodiment. 図１の装置が搭載される車両を例示している。2 illustrates a vehicle in which the device of FIG. 1 is mounted; 図２の車両の車室を例示している。3 illustrates an example of a passenger compartment of the vehicle of FIG. 2;
　添付の図面を参照しつつ、実施形態例について以下詳細に説明する。以下の説明に用いられる各図面においては、各要素を認識可能な大きさとするために縮尺が適宜変更されている。 The following describes in detail an embodiment of the present invention with reference to the accompanying drawings. The scale of each of the drawings used in the following description has been appropriately changed so that each element is of a recognizable size.
　図１は、一実施形態に係る制御装置１０の機能構成を例示している。制御装置１０は、図２に例示される車両２０における適宜の位置に搭載される。制御装置１０は、車両２０に搭載された前照灯２１の動作を制御するように構成されている。前照灯２１は、車両２０の前方を照明する光を出射する装置である。前照灯２１は、被制御装置の一例である。 FIG. 1 illustrates an example of the functional configuration of a control device 10 according to one embodiment. The control device 10 is mounted at an appropriate position on a vehicle 20 illustrated in FIG. 2. The control device 10 is configured to control the operation of a headlamp 21 mounted on the vehicle 20. The headlamp 21 is a device that emits light to illuminate the area ahead of the vehicle 20. The headlamp 21 is an example of a controlled device.
　図１に例示されるように、制御装置１０は、入力インタフェース１１を備えている。入力インタフェース１１は、第一スイッチ３１から出力される第一信号Ｓ１と第二スイッチ３２から出力される第二信号Ｓ２を受け付けるハードウェアインタフェースとして構成されている。図３に例示されるように、第一スイッチ３１と第二スイッチ３２は、車両２０に搭載されている。 As illustrated in FIG. 1, the control device 10 includes an input interface 11. The input interface 11 is configured as a hardware interface that receives a first signal S1 output from a first switch 31 and a second signal S2 output from a second switch 32. As illustrated in FIG. 3, the first switch 31 and the second switch 32 are mounted on the vehicle 20.
　第一信号Ｓ１は、第一スイッチ３１に対してなされる所定の操作に基づいて生成される。第一信号Ｓ１は、第一スイッチ３１の仕様に応じてデジタル信号であってもよいし、アナログ信号であってもよい。第一信号Ｓ１がアナログ信号である場合、入力インタフェース１１は、Ａ／Ｄコンバータを含む適宜の変換回路を備える。 The first signal S1 is generated based on a predetermined operation performed on the first switch 31. The first signal S1 may be a digital signal or an analog signal depending on the specifications of the first switch 31. If the first signal S1 is an analog signal, the input interface 11 is provided with an appropriate conversion circuit including an A/D converter.
　第二信号Ｓ２は、第二スイッチ３２に対してなされる所定の操作に基づいて生成される。第二信号Ｓ２は、第二スイッチ３２の仕様に応じてデジタル信号であってもよいし、アナログ信号であってもよい。第二信号Ｓ２がアナログ信号である場合、入力インタフェース１１は、Ａ／Ｄコンバータを含む適宜の変換回路を備える。 The second signal S2 is generated based on a predetermined operation performed on the second switch 32. The second signal S2 may be a digital signal or an analog signal depending on the specifications of the second switch 32. If the second signal S2 is an analog signal, the input interface 11 is provided with an appropriate conversion circuit including an A/D converter.
　図１に例示されるように、制御装置１０は、プロセッサ１２と出力インタフェース１３を備えている。プロセッサ１２は、入力インタフェース１１が第一信号Ｓ１と第二信号Ｓ２の双方を受け付けると、前照灯２１におけるアダプティブハイビーム機能の実行を許容する制御信号ＣＴを、出力インタフェース１３から出力するように構成されている。 As illustrated in FIG. 1, the control device 10 includes a processor 12 and an output interface 13. When the input interface 11 receives both the first signal S1 and the second signal S2, the processor 12 is configured to output, from the output interface 13, a control signal CT that allows the adaptive high beam function in the headlamp 21 to be executed.
　「アダプティブハイビーム機能」とは、ハイビームの照明領域のうち先行車や対向車が位置する領域への配光を減ずる機能を意味する。アダプティブハイビーム機能は、特定の機能の一例である。 "Adaptive high beam function" means a function that reduces the light distribution in the high beam lighting area where a preceding vehicle or an oncoming vehicle is located. The adaptive high beam function is an example of a specific function.
　すなわち、前照灯２１にアダプティブハイビーム機能を実行させるためには、第一スイッチ３１と第二スイッチ３２の双方に対して所定の操作がなされる必要がある。 In other words, in order to cause the headlamp 21 to perform the adaptive high beam function, a specific operation must be performed on both the first switch 31 and the second switch 32.
　出力インタフェース１３は、ハードウェアインタフェースとして構成されている。制御信号ＣＴは、前照灯２１の仕様に応じてデジタル信号であってもよいし、アナログ信号であってもよい。制御信号ＣＴがアナログ信号である場合、出力インタフェース１３は、Ｄ／Ａコンバータを含む適宜の変換回路を備える。 The output interface 13 is configured as a hardware interface. The control signal CT may be a digital signal or an analog signal depending on the specifications of the headlamp 21. If the control signal CT is an analog signal, the output interface 13 is equipped with an appropriate conversion circuit including a D/A converter.
　入力インタフェース１１は、車両２０に搭載された第三スイッチ３３から出力される第三信号Ｓ３を受け付けるハードウェアインタフェースとしても構成されている。 The input interface 11 is also configured as a hardware interface that accepts a third signal S3 output from a third switch 33 mounted on the vehicle 20.
　第三信号Ｓ３は、第三スイッチ３３に対してなされる所定の操作に基づいて生成される。第三信号Ｓ３は、第三スイッチ３３の仕様に応じてデジタル信号であってもよいし、アナログ信号であってもよい。第三信号Ｓ３がアナログ信号である場合、入力インタフェース１１は、Ａ／Ｄコンバータを含む適宜の変換回路を備える。 The third signal S3 is generated based on a predetermined operation performed on the third switch 33. The third signal S3 may be a digital signal or an analog signal depending on the specifications of the third switch 33. If the third signal S3 is an analog signal, the input interface 11 is provided with an appropriate conversion circuit including an A/D converter.
　プロセッサ１２は、入力インタフェース１１が第三信号Ｓ３を受け付けると、前述した制御信号ＣＴを、出力インタフェース１３から出力するように構成されている。すなわち、プロセッサ１２は、第一スイッチ３１と第二スイッチ３２に対して所定の操作がなされていなくても、第三スイッチ３３に対して所定の操作がなされていれば、前照灯２１におけるアダプティブハイビーム機能の実行を許容する。 The processor 12 is configured to output the above-mentioned control signal CT from the output interface 13 when the input interface 11 receives the third signal S3. In other words, the processor 12 allows the adaptive high beam function of the headlamp 21 to be executed as long as a predetermined operation is performed on the third switch 33, even if a predetermined operation is not performed on the first switch 31 and the second switch 32.
　図３に例示されるように、車両２０は、表示装置２５を備えている。表示装置２５は、スイッチ画像２５１を表示可能に構成されている。表示装置２５は、様々な画像を表示しうる汎用の表示装置でありうる。したがって、スイッチ画像２５１は常時あるいは永続的に表示されていることを要しない。表示装置２５は、静電型あるいは感圧型のタッチパネルディスプレイとして構成されている。すなわち、ユーザは、表示装置２５に表示されたスイッチ画像２５１に手指などの身体の一部を接近または接触させることにより、操作を入力できる。 As illustrated in FIG. 3, the vehicle 20 is equipped with a display device 25. The display device 25 is configured to be capable of displaying a switch image 251. The display device 25 may be a general-purpose display device capable of displaying a variety of images. Therefore, the switch image 251 does not need to be displayed at all times or permanently. The display device 25 is configured as an electrostatic or pressure-sensitive touch panel display. In other words, the user can input an operation by bringing a part of the body, such as a finger, close to or into contact with the switch image 251 displayed on the display device 25.
　本例においては、表示装置２５は、運転席の前方に配置されている。したがって、スイッチ画像２５１は、運転席に着座した乗員により操作される。しかしながら、表示装置２５は、車両２０の前部中央に位置するセンタクラスタに設置されてもよい。この場合、スイッチ画像２５１は、運転席に着座した乗員と助手席に着座した乗員のいずれかにより操作されうる。 In this example, the display device 25 is disposed in front of the driver's seat. Therefore, the switch image 251 is operated by a passenger seated in the driver's seat. However, the display device 25 may be installed in a center cluster located in the center of the front of the vehicle 20. In this case, the switch image 251 can be operated by either a passenger seated in the driver's seat or a passenger seated in the passenger seat.
　スイッチ画像２５１は、前照灯２１のアダプティブハイビーム機能を実行するために所定の操作を受け付けるように構成されている。すなわち、スイッチ画像２５１は、図１を参照して説明した第三スイッチ３３として機能する。 The switch image 251 is configured to accept a predetermined operation to execute the adaptive high beam function of the headlamp 21. In other words, the switch image 251 functions as the third switch 33 described with reference to FIG. 1.
　表示装置２５は、スイッチ画像２５１が所定の操作を受け付けると、第三信号Ｓ３を出力するように構成されている。制御装置１０は、当該操作に応じて制御信号ＣＴを出力することにより、前照灯２１におけるアダプティブハイビーム機能の実行を許容する。 The display device 25 is configured to output a third signal S3 when the switch image 251 receives a predetermined operation. The control device 10 outputs a control signal CT in response to the operation, thereby allowing the adaptive high beam function of the headlamp 21 to be executed.
　既存のスイッチ構成を利用しつつ制御可能な機能の追加を許容するためには、複数のスイッチに対して所定の操作を行なうという条件が付与されることが一般的である。他方、本実施形態に係る構成においては、複数のスイッチに対して所定の操作がなされることが必要とされている前照灯２１のアダプティブハイビーム機能の実行が、単一のスイッチに対する所定の操作の入力でも許容されるように簡略化されている。したがって、制御可能な機能の追加を許容しつつも、スイッチ操作の複雑化を抑制できる。 In order to allow the addition of controllable functions while utilizing an existing switch configuration, it is common to impose a condition that a specific operation be performed on multiple switches. On the other hand, in the configuration according to this embodiment, the adaptive high beam function of the headlamp 21, which requires specific operations to be performed on multiple switches, is simplified so that it can be executed by inputting a specific operation on a single switch. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the complexity of switch operations while allowing the addition of controllable functions.
　加えて、既存の第一スイッチ３１および第二スイッチ３２の物理的な構成を変更したり、新たな制御信号の伝達経路を設けたりすることなく、アダプティブハイビーム機能を実行するためのより簡略化された代替操作を提供できる。当該機能実行のトリガとなる第三信号Ｓ３は、表示装置２５に表示されたスイッチ画像２５１に対する操作に基づいて生成されるので、永続的に占有される物理的スペースを、第三信号Ｓ３を生成するために確保する必要がない。したがって、スイッチにより物理的に占有される空間の増加を抑制しつつ、制御可能な機能の多様化を図ることができる。 In addition, a simplified alternative operation for executing the adaptive high beam function can be provided without changing the physical configuration of the existing first switch 31 and second switch 32 or providing a new control signal transmission path. Because the third signal S3 that triggers the execution of the function is generated based on an operation on the switch image 251 displayed on the display device 25, there is no need to secure a permanently occupied physical space to generate the third signal S3. Therefore, it is possible to diversify the controllable functions while suppressing an increase in the space physically occupied by the switch.
　図１に例示されるように、第一スイッチ３１が第三信号Ｓ３を出力するように構成されてもよい。具体的には、第一スイッチ３１は、第一操作を受け付けると第一信号Ｓ１を出力し、当該第一操作と異なる第二操作を受け付けると第三信号Ｓ３を出力するように構成されうる。 1, the first switch 31 may be configured to output the third signal S3. Specifically, the first switch 31 may be configured to output the first signal S1 when a first operation is received, and to output the third signal S3 when a second operation different from the first operation is received.
　この場合においても、プロセッサ１２は、入力インタフェース１１が第三信号Ｓ３を受け付けると、前述した制御信号ＣＴを、出力インタフェース１３から出力するように構成されている。すなわち、プロセッサ１２は、第二スイッチ３２に対して所定の操作がなされていなくても、第一スイッチ３１に対して第二操作がなされていれば、前照灯２１におけるアダプティブハイビーム機能の実行を許容する。 Even in this case, the processor 12 is configured to output the above-mentioned control signal CT from the output interface 13 when the input interface 11 receives the third signal S3. In other words, the processor 12 allows the adaptive high beam function of the headlamp 21 to be executed as long as the second operation is performed on the first switch 31, even if a predetermined operation is not performed on the second switch 32.
　このような構成によっても、複数のスイッチに対して所定の操作がなされることが必要とされている前照灯２１のアダプティブハイビーム機能の実行が、単一のスイッチに対する所定の操作の入力でも許容されるように簡略化できる。したがって、制御可能な機能の追加を許容しつつも、スイッチ操作の複雑化を抑制できる。 Even with this configuration, the adaptive high beam function of the headlamp 21, which requires a number of switches to be operated in a specific manner, can be simplified so that it can be performed with a single switch. This allows the addition of controllable functions while preventing the switch operation from becoming too complicated.
　加えて、既存の第一スイッチ３１および第二スイッチ３２の物理的な構成を変更したり、新たな制御信号の伝達経路を設けたりすることなく、アダプティブハイビーム機能を実行するためのより簡略化された代替操作を提供できる。当該機能実行のトリガとなる第三信号Ｓ３は、既存の第一スイッチ３１に対する別操作に基づいて生成されるので、永続的に占有される物理的スペースを、第三信号Ｓ３を生成するために確保する必要がない。したがって、スイッチにより物理的に占有される空間の増加を抑制しつつ、制御可能な機能の多様化を図ることができる。 In addition, a simplified alternative operation for executing the adaptive high beam function can be provided without changing the physical configuration of the existing first switch 31 and second switch 32 or establishing a new control signal transmission path. Because the third signal S3 that triggers the execution of the function is generated based on a separate operation of the existing first switch 31, there is no need to secure a permanently occupied physical space to generate the third signal S3. Therefore, it is possible to diversify the controllable functions while suppressing an increase in the space physically occupied by the switch.
　これまで説明した各種の機能を有する制御装置１０のプロセッサ１２は、当該機能を実現するためのコンピュータプログラムがプリインストールされた記憶素子を備えたマイクロコントローラ、ＡＳＩＣ、ＦＰＧＡなどの専用集積回路によって実現されうる。この場合、当該記憶素子は、コンピュータプログラムを記憶した非一時的なコンピュータ可読媒体の一例である。 The processor 12 of the control device 10 having the various functions described above can be realized by a dedicated integrated circuit such as a microcontroller, ASIC, or FPGA that has a memory element in which a computer program for implementing the function is pre-installed. In this case, the memory element is an example of a non-transitory computer-readable medium that stores a computer program.
　あるいは、プロセッサ１２は、汎用メモリと協働して動作する汎用マイクロプロセッサにより実現されうる。汎用マイクロプロセッサとしては、ＣＰＵ、ＭＰＵ、ＧＰＵが例示されうる。汎用メモリとしては、ＲＯＭやＲＡＭが例示されうる。この場合、ＲＯＭには、当該機能を実現するためのコンピュータプログラムが記憶されうる。汎用マイクロプロセッサは、ＲＯＭ上に記憶されたコンピュータプログラムの少なくとも一部を指定してＲＡＭ上に展開し、ＲＡＭと協働して上述した処理を実行する。この場合、当該汎用メモリは、コンピュータプログラムを記憶した非一時的なコンピュータ可読媒体の一例である。当該コンピュータプログラムは、汎用メモリにプリインストールされてもよいし、制御装置１０が接続可能な無線通信ネットワークを介して外部サーバ装置からダウンロードされた後、汎用メモリにインストールされてもよい。この場合、当該外部サーバ装置は、コンピュータプログラムを記憶した非一時的なコンピュータ可読媒体の一例である。 Alternatively, the processor 12 may be realized by a general-purpose microprocessor that operates in cooperation with a general-purpose memory. Examples of the general-purpose microprocessor include a CPU, an MPU, and a GPU. Examples of the general-purpose memory include a ROM and a RAM. In this case, a computer program for realizing the function may be stored in the ROM. The general-purpose microprocessor specifies at least a part of the computer program stored in the ROM, deploys it on the RAM, and executes the above-mentioned process in cooperation with the RAM. In this case, the general-purpose memory is an example of a non-transitory computer-readable medium that stores a computer program. The computer program may be pre-installed in the general-purpose memory, or may be downloaded from an external server device via a wireless communication network to which the control device 10 can be connected, and then installed in the general-purpose memory. In this case, the external server device is an example of a non-transitory computer-readable medium that stores a computer program.
　プロセッサ１２は、汎用マイクロプロセッサと専用集積回路の組合せによって実現されてもよい。 Processor 12 may be implemented as a combination of a general-purpose microprocessor and a dedicated integrated circuit.
　これまで説明した各構成は、本開示の理解を容易にするための例示にすぎない。例示された各構成は、本開示の趣旨を逸脱しない範囲で適宜の変更や他の構成との組合せがされうる。 The configurations described thus far are merely examples to facilitate understanding of this disclosure. Each of the exemplified configurations may be modified as appropriate or combined with other configurations without departing from the spirit of this disclosure.
　第三信号Ｓ３により実行が許容される機能は、前照灯２１のアダプティブハイビーム機能に限られない。実行が許容されるために車両２０に搭載された複数のスイッチに対する所定の操作が要求される適宜の特定機能が、制御装置１０による制御の対象とされうる。 The function permitted to be executed by the third signal S3 is not limited to the adaptive high beam function of the headlamp 21. Any specific function that requires a specific operation of multiple switches mounted on the vehicle 20 in order to be permitted to be executed can be subject to control by the control device 10.
　制御装置１０は、車両２０以外の移動体にも搭載されうる。そのような移動体の例としては、鉄道、航空機、船舶などが挙げられる。当該移動体は、運転者を必要としなくてもよい。 The control device 10 may also be installed in a moving object other than a vehicle 20. Examples of such moving objects include trains, airplanes, ships, etc. The moving object may not require a driver.
　制御装置１０は、移動体に搭載されることを要しない。制御装置１０は、住宅や施設に設置され、特定の機能を実行するために複数のスイッチに対する所定の操作が要求される被制御装置の動作を制御するように構成されうる。 The control device 10 does not need to be mounted on a mobile object. The control device 10 can be configured to be installed in a home or facility and to control the operation of a controlled device that requires specific operations on multiple switches to execute a specific function.
　本開示の一部を構成するものとして、２０２２年９月２６日付にて提出された日本国特許出願２０２２－１５２５８２号の内容が援用される。 The contents of Japanese Patent Application No. 2022-152582, filed on September 26, 2022, are incorporated by reference as part of this disclosure.

Claims (5)

  1. 　第一スイッチの操作に基づいて生成される第一信号と第二スイッチの操作に基づいて生成される第二信号を受け付けるインタフェースと、
    　前記インタフェースが前記第一信号および前記第二信号を受け付けると、制御信号を出力することにより、被制御装置による特定の機能の実行を許容するプロセッサと、
    を備えており、
    　前記プロセッサは、表示装置に表示された第三スイッチに対する操作入力に基づいて生成される第三信号を受け付けると、前記制御信号を出力する、
    制御装置。     an interface that receives a first signal generated based on an operation of a first switch and a second signal generated based on an operation of a second switch;
    a processor that outputs a control signal when the interface receives the first signal and the second signal, thereby allowing the controlled device to execute a specific function;
    Equipped with
    the processor outputs the control signal when it receives a third signal generated based on an operation input to a third switch displayed on a display device.
    Control device.
  2. 　第一スイッチの第一操作に基づいて生成される第一信号と第二スイッチの操作に基づいて生成される第二信号を受け付けるインタフェースと、
    　前記インタフェースが前記第一信号および前記第二信号を受け付けると、制御信号を出力することにより、被制御装置による特定の機能の実行を許容するプロセッサと、
    を備えており、
    　前記プロセッサは、前記第一スイッチの第二操作に基づいて生成される第三信号を受け付けると、前記制御信号を出力する、
    制御装置。     an interface that receives a first signal generated based on a first operation of a first switch and a second signal generated based on an operation of a second switch;
    a processor that outputs a control signal when the interface receives the first signal and the second signal, thereby allowing the controlled device to execute a specific function;
    Equipped with
    The processor outputs the control signal when a third signal generated based on a second operation of the first switch is received.
    Control device.
  3. 　前記被制御装置は、移動体に搭載された前照灯であり、
    　前記特定の機能は、前記前照灯の照明範囲内に検出された対象物への配光を減ずる機能である、
    請求項１また２に記載の制御装置。     the controlled device is a headlamp mounted on a moving body,
    The specific function is a function of reducing light distribution to an object detected within an illumination range of the headlight.
    3. A control device according to claim 1 or 2.
  4. 　制御装置のプロセッサにより実行可能なコンピュータプログラムを記憶した非一時的なコンピュータ可読媒体であって、
    　実行されることにより、前記制御装置は、
    　　第一スイッチの操作に基づいて生成される第一信号と第二スイッチの操作に基づいて出力される第二信号を受け付けると、制御信号を出力することにより被制御装置による特定の機能の実行を許容し、
    　　表示装置に表示された第三スイッチに対する操作入力に基づいて生成される第三信号を受け付けると、前記制御信号を出力する、
    非一時的なコンピュータ可読媒体。     A non-transitory computer-readable medium storing a computer program executable by a processor of a control device,
    By being executed, the control device
    upon receiving a first signal generated based on an operation of the first switch and a second signal output based on an operation of the second switch, outputting a control signal to allow the controlled device to execute a specific function;
    outputting the control signal when a third signal generated based on an operation input to a third switch displayed on a display device is received;
    Non-transitory computer-readable medium.
  5. 　制御装置のプロセッサにより実行可能なコンピュータプログラムを記憶した非一時的なコンピュータ可読媒体であって、
    　実行されることにより、前記制御装置は、
    　　第一スイッチの第一操作に基づいて生成される第一信号と第二スイッチの操作に基づいて出力される第二信号を受け付けると、制御信号を出力することにより被制御装置による特定の機能の実行を許容し、
    　　前記第一スイッチの第二操作に基づいて生成される第三信号を受け付けると、前記制御信号を出力する、
    非一時的なコンピュータ可読媒体。     A non-transitory computer-readable medium storing a computer program executable by a processor of a control device,
    By being executed, the control device
    upon receiving a first signal generated based on a first operation of the first switch and a second signal output based on an operation of the second switch, outputting a control signal to allow the controlled device to execute a specific function;
    When a third signal generated based on a second operation of the first switch is received, the control signal is output.
    Non-transitory computer-readable medium.
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