WO2024117167A1 - Steering device, control device, and non-transitory computer-readable medium - Google Patents

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WO2024117167A1
WO2024117167A1 PCT/JP2023/042713 JP2023042713W WO2024117167A1 WO 2024117167 A1 WO2024117167 A1 WO 2024117167A1 JP 2023042713 W JP2023042713 W JP 2023042713W WO 2024117167 A1 WO2024117167 A1 WO 2024117167A1
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  • the present disclosure relates to a steering device mounted on a moving body.
  • the present disclosure also relates to a control device mounted on the moving body, and a non-transitory computer-readable medium storing a computer program executable by a processor mounted on the control device.
  • WO 2020/179361 discloses a steering device mounted on a vehicle, which is an example of a moving body.
  • a display device is installed on a steering member that changes the direction of travel of the vehicle.
  • the display device displays a GUI (Graphical User Interface) for receiving instructions from a user.
  • GUI Graphic User Interface
  • One embodiment of the present disclosure provides a steering device mounted on a moving body, comprising: A steering member for changing the traveling direction of the moving body; A display device installed on the steering member; a control device that causes the display device to display a first GUI that receives a first response to a first inquiry that occurs in response to a state of the moving object; Equipped with If a second inquiry occurs in accordance with the state of the moving object while the first GUI is being displayed, the control device causes the display device to display a second GUI that accepts a second response to the second inquiry after the first GUI accepts the first response.
  • One aspect provided by the present disclosure is a control device mounted on a moving object, comprising: an interface for receiving a first signal indicating that a first inquiry has occurred in response to a state of the moving object; a processor that, in response to the first signal, displays a first GUI that accepts a first response to the first inquiry on a display device that is provided on a steering member that changes a traveling direction of the moving body; Equipped with When the interface receives a second signal indicating that a second inquiry has occurred in response to the state of the moving object while the first GUI is being displayed, the processor causes the display device to display a second GUI that accepts a second response to the second inquiry after the first GUI accepts the first response.
  • One embodiment of the present disclosure provides a non-transitory computer-readable medium having stored thereon a computer program executable by a processor mounted on a control device, the non-transitory computer-readable medium comprising: By executing the computer program, the control device receiving a first signal indicating that a first inquiry has occurred in response to a state of a moving object in which the control device is mounted; displaying a first GUI for receiving a first response to the first inquiry on a display device provided on a steering member for changing a traveling direction of the moving body in response to the first signal; When a second signal indicating that a second inquiry has occurred in accordance with the state of the moving body is received while the first GUI is being displayed, after the first GUI accepts the first response, a second GUI for accepting a second response to the second inquiry is displayed on the display device.
  • the configurations according to the above aspects make it possible, when multiple conflicting inquiries are made to a user, to prevent the user from being presented with a GUI related to a subsequent inquiry until a response is made to the earlier inquiry. This makes it possible to suppress user confusion and facilitate the acquisition of a reliable response to an inquiry, even when using a display device that is installed on the steering member and thus has a limited space for presenting information. Therefore, it is possible to increase the convenience of a steering device equipped with a display device that displays a GUI for receiving instructions from a user.
  • FIG. 1 illustrates a vehicle equipped with a steering device according to an embodiment.
  • 2 illustrates an example of a functional configuration of the steering device of FIG. 1 .
  • 3 illustrates an example of a process flow executed by the control device of FIG. 2 .
  • 2 shows an example of a GUI displayed on the display device of FIG. 1 .
  • FIG. 1 shows another example of a GUI displayed on a display device.
  • FIG. 1 illustrates an example of a cabin of a vehicle 20 equipped with a steering device 10 according to one embodiment.
  • the steering device 10 includes a steering member 11 for changing the traveling direction of the vehicle 20.
  • the vehicle 20 is an example of a moving body.
  • the steering device 10 is equipped with a display device 12.
  • the display device 12 is attached to the steering member 11.
  • the display device 12 is a general-purpose display device capable of displaying a variety of images.
  • the display device 12 is equipped with a user interface 121.
  • the display device 12 is configured as an electrostatic or pressure-sensitive touch panel display.
  • the user interface 121 is realized as a GUI displayed on the display device 12. The user can input instructions by bringing his/her fingers close to or into contact with the GUI. Therefore, the display device 12 is positioned to allow instructions to be input by the fingers of the user holding the steering member 11.
  • the display device 12 is configured to output a response signal RS corresponding to an instruction input to the user interface 121.
  • the response signal RS may be an analog signal or a digital signal depending on the specifications of the display device 12.
  • the steering device 10 is equipped with a control device 13.
  • the control device 13 is equipped with an input interface 131.
  • the input interface 131 is configured as a hardware interface that receives the response signal RS. If the response signal RS is an analog signal, the input interface 131 is equipped with an appropriate conversion circuit including an A/D converter.
  • the input interface 131 is also configured to be able to receive a status signal ST from at least one vehicle control device 21 mounted on the vehicle 20.
  • the vehicle control device 21 is a device that controls the driving state of the vehicle 20, the driving environment of the vehicle 20, the interior environment of the vehicle 20, and communication between the vehicle 20 and external devices.
  • the status signal ST includes information corresponding to the state of the controlled object grasped by the vehicle control device 21.
  • the status signal ST may be input from a sensor mounted on the vehicle 20 to detect specific information without passing through the vehicle control device 21. In this case, the status signal ST includes the specific information detected by the sensor.
  • the status signal ST may be an analog signal or a digital signal depending on the specifications of the vehicle control device 21 and the sensor. If the status signal ST is an analog signal, the input interface 131 is equipped with an appropriate conversion circuit including an A/D converter.
  • the control device 13 includes a processor 132.
  • the processor 132 is configured to generate a query based on the status signal ST.
  • the query includes a question or a suggestion that requests a user to make a decision on a particular matter.
  • Examples of queries include confirmation of whether to enable or disable a driving assistance function, confirmation of whether to change lanes based on the driving assistance function, confirmation of whether to answer an incoming phone call, a suggestion to change the air conditioning conditions, a suggestion of audiovisual content to be played, etc.
  • the control device 13 includes an output interface 133.
  • the processor 132 is configured to output, from the output interface 133, a query signal IQ for presenting the generated query to the user.
  • the query can be presented to the user by a combination of a sound output through a speaker (not shown) and a GUI displayed on the display device 12.
  • the GUI includes at least an image for accepting input of a response to the query.
  • the inquiry signal IQ includes data for outputting a voice message from the speaker asking "Do you want to enable the assist function?" and data for displaying on the display device 12 a GUI (user interface 121) for receiving a response as to whether or not a change is needed.
  • the inquiry signal IQ may be an analog signal or a digital signal depending on the specifications of the speaker and display device 12.
  • the output interface 133 is configured as a hardware interface. If the inquiry signal IQ is an analog signal, the output interface 133 has an appropriate conversion circuit including a D/A converter.
  • a second query may occur based on another status signal ST before a response to a first query generated based on a status signal ST is completed.
  • the processor 132 is configured to cause the display device 12 to display a GUI (second GUI) for accepting a response to the second query (second response) after the first GUI accepts the first response.
  • the processor 132 determines whether a first inquiry to the occupant has occurred based on the status signal ST received by the input interface 131 (STEP 1). This process is repeated until it is determined that a first inquiry has occurred (NO in STEP 1).
  • the processor 132 outputs an inquiry signal IQ from the output interface 133, which causes the display device 12 to display a first GUI for receiving a response to the first inquiry (STEP 2).
  • This inquiry signal IQ includes data for outputting a voice message asking "Do you want to change lanes?" from the speaker, and data for displaying a first GUI on the display device 12 to receive a response as to whether or not a change is required.
  • FIG. 4 illustrates an example of the first GUI (user interface 121) displayed on the display device 12 at this time.
  • the first GUI includes a button image B1 for accepting a positive response and a button image B2 for accepting a negative response.
  • the user responds to the first inquiry by touching or approaching either button image B1 or button image B2 with their finger.
  • the display device 12 outputs a response signal RS according to the response.
  • the processor 132 determines whether a second inquiry to the occupant has occurred based on the status signal ST received by the input interface 131 (STEP 3). This process is repeated until it is determined that a second inquiry has occurred (NO in STEP 3).
  • the processor 132 determines whether a response to the first inquiry has been accepted (STEP 4).
  • the processor 132 makes this determination based on whether the input interface 131 has received a response signal RS corresponding to a response made to the first GUI after an inquiry signal IQ for displaying the first GUI on the display device 12 has been output from the output interface 133.
  • the processor 132 If it is determined that a response to the first inquiry has been received (YES in STEP 4), the processor 132 outputs an inquiry signal IQ from the output interface 133 to cause the display device 12 to display a second GUI for receiving a response to the second inquiry (STEP 5).
  • This inquiry signal IQ includes data for outputting the voice message "Incoming call. Do you want to answer the call?" from the speaker, and data for displaying on the display device 12 a second GUI for accepting as a response whether or not to answer the call.
  • FIG. 5 shows an example of the second GUI (user interface 121) displayed on the display device 12 at this time.
  • the second GUI includes a button image B3 for accepting a response indicating an intention to accept the call, a button image B4 for accepting a response indicating an intention to reject the call, and a slider image B5 for adjusting the call volume.
  • the user responds to the second inquiry by touching or approaching either button image B3 or button image B4 with a finger.
  • the display device 12 outputs a response signal RS according to the response.
  • the user can adjust the call volume by displacing slider image B5 with a finger as necessary.
  • no priority is set between the various items that are the subject of the inquiry. For example, if an inquiry about whether or not to make a call regarding the aforementioned incoming call occurs before an inquiry about whether or not to change lanes, a GUI for accepting a response to the inquiry about whether or not to make a call is displayed on the display device 12 as the first GUI, regardless of the content of the inquiry.
  • the processor 132 of the control device 13 can be configured to be capable of displaying a GUI on the display device 12 in multiple forms with different degrees of simplicity in response to a specific inquiry. For example, in the case of an inquiry to confirm whether or not to answer an incoming phone call, the processor 132 can display either the GUI illustrated in FIG. 4 or the GUI illustrated in FIG. 5 on the display device 12.
  • the GUI illustrated in FIG. 5 includes not only GUI elements relating to the options for whether or not to make a call, but also GUI elements for adjusting the call volume.
  • the GUI illustrated in FIG. 4 includes only GUI elements relating to the options for whether or not to make a call. In other words, the GUI illustrated in FIG. 4 is simpler than the GUI illustrated in FIG. 5.
  • the processor 132 selects a GUI with higher simplicity and displays it on the display device 12 as the second GUI. In other words, if an inquiry regarding the need for a call occurs following the inquiry regarding the need for a lane change described above, the processor displays on the display device 12 the GUI illustrated in FIG. 4, which has higher simplicity.
  • a situation in which a GUI related to a certain query is displayed as the second GUI means that there are multiple competing queries and the time allowed for the user to make a decision is relatively small. In such a situation, presenting a simpler GUI can encourage the user to make a decision quickly.
  • GUIs with different levels of simplicity Another example of multiple GUIs with different levels of simplicity is the combination of a GUI that shows a proposal with many options presented and a GUI that asks whether one of the options can be selected.
  • GUI Another example of a GUI with higher simplicity that only asks whether it is necessary or possible is a GUI that includes multiple arrow images with two to four selectable directions.
  • the processor 132 of the control device 13, which has 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 realizing the function is pre-installed.
  • the memory element is an example of a non-transitory computer-readable medium in which a computer program is stored.
  • the processor 132 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 in which a computer program is stored.
  • 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 13 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 in which a computer program is stored.
  • Processor 132 may be implemented using a combination of a general-purpose microprocessor and a dedicated integrated circuit.
  • the display device 12 is placed at a position that can be reached by the fingers of the right hand of a user holding the steering member 11.
  • the GUI displayed on the display device 12 includes images corresponding to a number of options.
  • the display device 12 can also be placed at a position that can be reached by the fingers of the left hand of a user holding the steering member 11.
  • the GUI displayed on the right display device 12 may include one of the above multiple options, and the GUI displayed on the left display device 12 may include another of the above multiple options.
  • it may be configured so that button image B1 included in the GUI illustrated in FIG. 4 is displayed on the left display device 12, and button image B2 is displayed on the right display device 12. This configuration can prevent unintended input of instructions to a GUI displayed on the display device 12 on the steering member 11, which has a relatively small display area.
  • the display device 12 also serves as a user interface that accepts user instructions.
  • the user interface 121 may also include a mechanical switch provided on the steering device 10.
  • responses to inquiries may be made by voice input or gesture input.
  • the user interface 121 has a well-known configuration capable of accepting voice input or gesture input.
  • the steering device 10 can also be mounted on moving bodies other than the vehicle 20. Examples of such moving bodies include trains, aircraft, ships, etc.

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A steering device (10) is mounted in a mobile body. A steering member (11) changes a traveling direction of the mobile body. A display device (12) is installed in the steering member (11). A control device (13) causes the display device (12) to display a first GUI that receives a first response to a first query generated according to the condition of the mobile body. When a second query is generated according to the condition of the mobile body during display of the first GUI, the control device (13) causes the display device (12) to display a second GUI that receives a second response to the second query after the first GUI receives the first response.

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操舵装置、制御装置、および非一時的なコンピュータ可読媒体Steering device, control device, and non-transitory computer-readable medium
　本開示は、移動体に搭載される操舵装置に関連する。本開示は、当該移動体に搭載される制御装置、および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が記憶され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 steering device mounted on a moving body. The present disclosure also relates to a control device mounted on the moving body, and a non-transitory computer-readable medium storing a computer program executable by a processor mounted on the control device.
　国際公開第２０２０／１７９３６１号明細書は、移動体の一例である車両に搭載される操舵装置を開示している。当該操舵装置においては、車両の進行方向を変更する操舵部材に表示装置が設置されている。当該表示装置は、ユーザによる指示を受け付けるためのＧＵＩ（Graphical User Interface）を表示する。 WO 2020/179361 discloses a steering device mounted on a vehicle, which is an example of a moving body. In the steering device, a display device is installed on a steering member that changes the direction of travel of the vehicle. The display device displays a GUI (Graphical User Interface) for receiving instructions from a user.
　ユーザによる指示を受け付けるためのＧＵＩを表示する表示装置を備えた操舵装置の利便性を高めることが求められている。 There is a demand for improving the convenience of steering devices equipped with a display device that shows a GUI for accepting instructions from the user.
　本開示により提供される一態様例は、移動体に搭載される操舵装置であって、
　前記移動体の進行方向を変更する操舵部材と、
　前記操舵部材に設置されている表示装置と、
　前記移動体の状態に応じて発生する第一の問合せに対する第一応答を受け付ける第一ＧＵＩを、前記表示装置に表示させる制御装置と、
を備えており、
　前記第一ＧＵＩの表示中に前記移動体の状態に応じて第二の問合せが発生した場合、前記制御装置は、前記前記第一ＧＵＩが前記第一応答を受け付けた後に、前記第二の問合せに対する第二応答を受け付ける第二ＧＵＩを前記表示装置に表示させる。 One embodiment of the present disclosure provides a steering device mounted on a moving body, comprising:
A steering member for changing the traveling direction of the moving body;
A display device installed on the steering member;
a control device that causes the display device to display a first GUI that receives a first response to a first inquiry that occurs in response to a state of the moving object;
Equipped with
If a second inquiry occurs in accordance with the state of the moving object while the first GUI is being displayed, the control device causes the display device to display a second GUI that accepts a second response to the second inquiry after the first GUI accepts the first response.
　本開示により提供される一態様例は、移動体に搭載される制御装置であって、
　前記移動体の状態に応じて第一の問合せが発生したこと示す第一信号を受け付けるインタフェースと、
　前記第一信号に応じて、前記第一の問合せに対する第一応答を受け付ける第一ＧＵＩを、前記移動体の進行方向を変更する操舵部材に設置されている表示装置に表示させるプロセッサと、
を備えており、
　前記第一ＧＵＩの表示中に前記移動体の状態に応じて第二の問合せが発生したことを示す第二信号を前記インタフェースが受け付けた場合、前記プロセッサは、前記前記第一ＧＵＩが前記第一応答を受け付けた後に、前記第二の問合せに対する第二応答を受け付ける第二ＧＵＩを前記表示装置に表示させる。 One aspect provided by the present disclosure is a control device mounted on a moving object, comprising:
an interface for receiving a first signal indicating that a first inquiry has occurred in response to a state of the moving object;
a processor that, in response to the first signal, displays a first GUI that accepts a first response to the first inquiry on a display device that is provided on a steering member that changes a traveling direction of the moving body;
Equipped with
When the interface receives a second signal indicating that a second inquiry has occurred in response to the state of the moving object while the first GUI is being displayed, the processor causes the display device to display a second GUI that accepts a second response to the second inquiry after the first GUI accepts the first response.
　本開示により提供される一態様例は、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が記憶された非一時的なコンピュータ可読媒体であって、
　前記コンピュータプログラムが実行されることにより、前記制御装置は、
　　前記制御装置が搭載された移動体の状態に応じて第一の問合せが発生したこと示す第一信号を受け付け、
　　前記第一信号に応じて、前記第一の問合せに対する第一応答を受け付ける第一ＧＵＩを、前記移動体の進行方向を変更する操舵部材に設置されている表示装置に表示させ、
　　前記第一ＧＵＩの表示中に前記移動体の状態に応じて第二の問合せが発生したことを示す第二信号を受け付けた場合、前記第一ＧＵＩが前記第一応答を受け付けた後に、前記第二の問合せに対する第二応答を受け付ける第二ＧＵＩを前記表示装置に表示させる。 One embodiment of the present disclosure provides a non-transitory computer-readable medium having stored thereon a computer program executable by a processor mounted on a control device, the non-transitory computer-readable medium comprising:
By executing the computer program, the control device
receiving a first signal indicating that a first inquiry has occurred in response to a state of a moving object in which the control device is mounted;
displaying a first GUI for receiving a first response to the first inquiry on a display device provided on a steering member for changing a traveling direction of the moving body in response to the first signal;
When a second signal indicating that a second inquiry has occurred in accordance with the state of the moving body is received while the first GUI is being displayed, after the first GUI accepts the first response, a second GUI for accepting a second response to the second inquiry is displayed on the display device.
　上記の各態様に係る構成によれば、ユーザに対して競合する複数の問合せが発生した場合において、先行して発生した問合せに対する応答がなされるまでは後続して発生した問合せに係るＧＵＩをユーザに提示させないようにできる。これにより、操舵部材上に設置されることにより情報を提示可能なスペースが限られた表示装置を用いつつも、ユーザの混乱を抑制し、問合せに対する着実な応答の取得を容易にできる。したがって、ユーザによる指示を受け付けるためのＧＵＩを表示する表示装置を備えた操舵装置の利便性を高めることができる。 The configurations according to the above aspects make it possible, when multiple conflicting inquiries are made to a user, to prevent the user from being presented with a GUI related to a subsequent inquiry until a response is made to the earlier inquiry. This makes it possible to suppress user confusion and facilitate the acquisition of a reliable response to an inquiry, even when using a display device that is installed on the steering member and thus has a limited space for presenting information. Therefore, it is possible to increase the convenience of a steering device equipped with a display device that displays a GUI for receiving instructions from a user.
一実施形態に係る操舵装置が搭載される車両を例示している。1 illustrates a vehicle equipped with a steering device according to an embodiment. 図１の操舵装置の機能構成を例示している。2 illustrates an example of a functional configuration of the steering device of FIG. 1 . 図２の制御装置により実行される処理の流れを例示している。3 illustrates an example of a process flow executed by the control device of FIG. 2 . 図１の表示装置に表示されるＧＵＩの一例を示している。2 shows an example of a GUI displayed on the display device of FIG. 1 . 図１に表示装置に表示されるＧＵＩの別例を示している。FIG. 1 shows another example of a GUI displayed on a display device.
　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、一実施形態に係る操舵装置１０が搭載される車両２０の車室を例示している。操舵装置１０は、車両２０の進行方向を変更するための操舵部材１１を備えている。車両２０は、移動体の一例である。 FIG. 1 illustrates an example of a cabin of a vehicle 20 equipped with a steering device 10 according to one embodiment. The steering device 10 includes a steering member 11 for changing the traveling direction of the vehicle 20. The vehicle 20 is an example of a moving body.
　操舵装置１０は、表示装置１２を備えている。表示装置１２は、操舵部材１１に設置されている。本実施形態例においては、表示装置１２は、様々な画像を表示しうる汎用の表示装置である。 The steering device 10 is equipped with a display device 12. The display device 12 is attached to the steering member 11. In this embodiment, the display device 12 is a general-purpose display device capable of displaying a variety of images.
　図２に例示されるように、表示装置１２は、ユーザインタフェース１２１を備えている。本実施形態例において、表示装置１２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。この場合、ユーザインタフェース１２１は、表示装置１２に表示されるＧＵＩとして実現される。ユーザは、ＧＵＩに手指を接近または接触させることにより、指示を入力できる。したがって、表示装置１２は、操舵部材１１を把持したユーザの手指による指示入力を許容する位置に配置される。 As illustrated in FIG. 2, the display device 12 is equipped with a user interface 121. In this embodiment, the display device 12 is configured as an electrostatic or pressure-sensitive touch panel display. In this case, the user interface 121 is realized as a GUI displayed on the display device 12. The user can input instructions by bringing his/her fingers close to or into contact with the GUI. Therefore, the display device 12 is positioned to allow instructions to be input by the fingers of the user holding the steering member 11.
　表示装置１２は、ユーザインタフェース１２１に入力された指示に対応する応答信号ＲＳを出力するように構成されている。応答信号ＲＳは、表示装置１２の仕様に応じてアナログ信号であってもよいし、デジタル信号であってもよい。 The display device 12 is configured to output a response signal RS corresponding to an instruction input to the user interface 121. The response signal RS may be an analog signal or a digital signal depending on the specifications of the display device 12.
　操舵装置１０は、制御装置１３を備えている。制御装置１３は、入力インタフェース１３１を備えている。入力インタフェース１３１は、応答信号ＲＳ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。応答信号ＲＳがアナログ信号である場合、入力インタフェース１３１は、Ａ／Ｄコンバータを含む適宜の変換回路を備える。 The steering device 10 is equipped with a control device 13. The control device 13 is equipped with an input interface 131. The input interface 131 is configured as a hardware interface that receives the response signal RS. If the response signal RS is an analog signal, the input interface 131 is equipped with an appropriate conversion circuit including an A/D converter.
　入力インタフェース１３１は、車両２０に搭載された少なくとも一つの車両制御装置２１からステータス信号ＳＴも受け付け可能に構成されている。車両制御装置２１は、車両２０の走行状態、車両２０の走行環境、車両２０の車室内環境、車両２０と外部機器との通信などを制御する装置である。ステータス信号ＳＴは、車両制御装置２１によって把握されている被制御対象の状態に対応する情報を含んでいる。なお、ステータス信号ＳＴは、特定の情報を検出するために車両２０に搭載されたセンサから車両制御装置２１を経由することなく入力されてもよい。この場合、ステータス信号ＳＴは、当該センサにより検出された特定の情報を含む。 The input interface 131 is also configured to be able to receive a status signal ST from at least one vehicle control device 21 mounted on the vehicle 20. The vehicle control device 21 is a device that controls the driving state of the vehicle 20, the driving environment of the vehicle 20, the interior environment of the vehicle 20, and communication between the vehicle 20 and external devices. The status signal ST includes information corresponding to the state of the controlled object grasped by the vehicle control device 21. Note that the status signal ST may be input from a sensor mounted on the vehicle 20 to detect specific information without passing through the vehicle control device 21. In this case, the status signal ST includes the specific information detected by the sensor.
　ステータス信号ＳＴは、車両制御装置２１やセンサの仕様に応じて、アナログ信号であってもよいし、デジタル信号であってもよい。ステータス信号ＳＴがアナログ信号である場合、入力インタフェース１３１は、Ａ／Ｄコンバータを含む適宜の変換回路を備える。 The status signal ST may be an analog signal or a digital signal depending on the specifications of the vehicle control device 21 and the sensor. If the status signal ST is an analog signal, the input interface 131 is equipped with an appropriate conversion circuit including an A/D converter.
　制御装置１３は、プロセッサ１３２を備えている。プロセッサ１３２は、ステータス信号ＳＴに基づいて問合せを生成するように構成されている。問合せは、特定の事項に対してユーザの意思決定を要求する質問や提案を含んでいる。問合せの例としては、運転支援機能の有効化または無効化の要否確認、運転支援機能に基づく車線変更の要否確認、電話着信に対する通話の要否確認、空調条件変更の提案、再生される映像音響コンテンツの提案などが挙げられる。 The control device 13 includes a processor 132. The processor 132 is configured to generate a query based on the status signal ST. The query includes a question or a suggestion that requests a user to make a decision on a particular matter. Examples of queries include confirmation of whether to enable or disable a driving assistance function, confirmation of whether to change lanes based on the driving assistance function, confirmation of whether to answer an incoming phone call, a suggestion to change the air conditioning conditions, a suggestion of audiovisual content to be played, etc.
　制御装置１３は、出力インタフェース１３３を備えている。プロセッサ１３２は、生成された問合せをユーザに提示するための問合せ信号ＩＱを、出力インタフェース１３３から出力するように構成されている。問合せのユーザへの提示は、不図示のスピーカを通じて出力される音声と、表示装置１２に表示されるＧＵＩとの組合せによりなされうる。当該ＧＵＩは、少なくとも当該問合せに対する応答を入力を受け付けるための画像を含む。 The control device 13 includes an output interface 133. The processor 132 is configured to output, from the output interface 133, a query signal IQ for presenting the generated query to the user. The query can be presented to the user by a combination of a sound output through a speaker (not shown) and a GUI displayed on the display device 12. The GUI includes at least an image for accepting input of a response to the query.
　例えば、運転支援機能の有効化の要否を確認する問合せがなされる場合、問合せ信号ＩＱは、「アシスト機能を有効にしますか？」という音声をスピーカに出力させるためのデータと、変更の要否を応答として受け付けるためのＧＵＩ（ユーザインタフェース１２１）を表示装置１２に表示させるためのデータとを含む。 For example, when an inquiry is made to confirm whether or not the driving assistance function needs to be enabled, the inquiry signal IQ includes data for outputting a voice message from the speaker asking "Do you want to enable the assist function?" and data for displaying on the display device 12 a GUI (user interface 121) for receiving a response as to whether or not a change is needed.
　問合せ信号ＩＱは、スピーカおよび表示装置１２の仕様に応じてアナログ信号であってもよいし、デジタル信号であってもよい。出力インタフェース１３３は、ハードウェアインタフェースとして構成されている。問合せ信号ＩＱがアナログ信号である場合、出力インタフェース１３３は、Ｄ／Ａコンバータを含む適宜の変換回路を備える。 The inquiry signal IQ may be an analog signal or a digital signal depending on the specifications of the speaker and display device 12. The output interface 133 is configured as a hardware interface. If the inquiry signal IQ is an analog signal, the output interface 133 has an appropriate conversion circuit including a D/A converter.
　車両２０が置かれている状況あるいは車両２０の状態によっては、あるステータス信号ＳＴに基づいて生成された第一の問合せに対する応答が完了する前に、別のステータス信号ＳＴに基づいて第二の問合せが発生する場合がありうる。プロセッサ１３２は、第一の問合せに対する応答（第一応答）を受け付けるためのＧＵＩ（第一ＧＵＩ）の表示中に第二の問合せが発生した場合、第一ＧＵＩが第一応答を受け付けた後に、第二の問合せに対する応答（第二応答）を受け付けるためのＧＵＩ（第二ＧＵＩ）を表示装置１２に表示させるように構成されている。 Depending on the situation in which the vehicle 20 is placed or the state of the vehicle 20, a second query may occur based on another status signal ST before a response to a first query generated based on a status signal ST is completed. When a second query occurs while a GUI (first GUI) for accepting a response to the first query (first response) is being displayed, the processor 132 is configured to cause the display device 12 to display a GUI (second GUI) for accepting a response to the second query (second response) after the first GUI accepts the first response.
　図３を参照しつつ、上記のように構成されたプロセッサ１３２により実行される処理の流れについて具体的に説明する。 With reference to FIG. 3, the flow of processing executed by the processor 132 configured as described above will be specifically explained.
　プロセッサ１３２は、入力インタフェース１３１により受け付けられたステータス信号ＳＴに基づいて、乗員に対する第一の問合せが発生したかを判断する（ＳＴＥＰ１）。第一の問合せが発生したと判断されるまで、当該処理が繰り返される（ＳＴＥＰ１においてＮＯ）。 The processor 132 determines whether a first inquiry to the occupant has occurred based on the status signal ST received by the input interface 131 (STEP 1). This process is repeated until it is determined that a first inquiry has occurred (NO in STEP 1).
　第一の問合せとして、運転支援機能が有効とされている車両２０において車線変更の要否を確認する必要が生じた場合を例に挙げる。第一の問合せが発生したと判断されると（ＳＴＥＰ１においてＹＥＳ）、プロセッサ１３２は、第一の問合せの対する応答を受け付けるための第一ＧＵＩを表示装置１２に表示させる問合せ信号ＩＱを、出力インタフェース１３３から出力する（ＳＴＥＰ２）。 As an example of the first inquiry, a case where it becomes necessary to confirm whether or not a lane change is required in a vehicle 20 in which the driving assistance function is enabled will be taken. When it is determined that the first inquiry has occurred (YES in STEP 1), the processor 132 outputs an inquiry signal IQ from the output interface 133, which causes the display device 12 to display a first GUI for receiving a response to the first inquiry (STEP 2).
　この問合せ信号ＩＱは、「車線を変更しますか？」という音声をスピーカに出力させるためのデータと、変更の要否を応答として受け付けるための第一ＧＵＩを表示装置１２に表示させるためのデータとを含む。 This inquiry signal IQ includes data for outputting a voice message asking "Do you want to change lanes?" from the speaker, and data for displaying a first GUI on the display device 12 to receive a response as to whether or not a change is required.
　図４は、このとき表示装置１２に表示される第一ＧＵＩ（ユーザインタフェース１２１）を例示している。第一ＧＵＩは、肯定的な応答を受け付けるためのボタン画像Ｂ１と、否定的な応答を受け付けるためのボタン画像Ｂ２とを含んでいる。 FIG. 4 illustrates an example of the first GUI (user interface 121) displayed on the display device 12 at this time. The first GUI includes a button image B1 for accepting a positive response and a button image B2 for accepting a negative response.
　ユーザは、手指をボタン画像Ｂ１とボタン画像Ｂ２のいずれかに接触または接近させることにより、第一の問合せに対して応答する。表示装置１２は、当該応答に応じた応答信号ＲＳを出力する。 The user responds to the first inquiry by touching or approaching either button image B1 or button image B2 with their finger. The display device 12 outputs a response signal RS according to the response.
　続いて、図３に例示されるように、プロセッサ１３２は、入力インタフェース１３１により受け付けられたステータス信号ＳＴに基づいて、乗員に対する第二の問合せが発生したかを判断する（ＳＴＥＰ３）。第二の問合せが発生したと判断されるまで、当該処理が繰り返される（ＳＴＥＰ３においてＮＯ）。 Next, as illustrated in FIG. 3, the processor 132 determines whether a second inquiry to the occupant has occurred based on the status signal ST received by the input interface 131 (STEP 3). This process is repeated until it is determined that a second inquiry has occurred (NO in STEP 3).
　第二の問合せとして、電話の着信に対する通話の要否を確認する必要が生じた場合を例に挙げる。第二の問合せが発生したと判断されると（ＳＴＥＰ３においてＹＥＳ）、プロセッサ１３２は、第一の問合せに対する応答が受け付けられているかを判断する（ＳＴＥＰ４）。 As an example of the second inquiry, let us take a case where it becomes necessary to confirm whether or not to answer an incoming call. When it is determined that the second inquiry has occurred (YES in STEP 3), the processor 132 determines whether a response to the first inquiry has been accepted (STEP 4).
　プロセッサ１３２による当該判断は、第一ＧＵＩを表示装置１２に表示させる問合せ信号ＩＱが出力インタフェース１３３から出力された後に、当該第一ＧＵＩに対してなされた応答に対応する応答信号ＲＳを入力インタフェース１３１が受け付けたかに基づいてなされる。 The processor 132 makes this determination based on whether the input interface 131 has received a response signal RS corresponding to a response made to the first GUI after an inquiry signal IQ for displaying the first GUI on the display device 12 has been output from the output interface 133.
　第一の問合せに対する応答が受け付けられたと判断されるまで、当該処理が繰り返される（ＳＴＥＰ４においてＮＯ）。 This process is repeated until it is determined that a response to the first inquiry has been received (NO in STEP 4).
　第一の問合せに対する応答が受け付けられたと判断されると（ＳＴＥＰ４においてＹＥＳ）、プロセッサ１３２は、第二の問合せの対する応答を受け付けるための第二ＧＵＩを表示装置１２に表示させる問合せ信号ＩＱを、出力インタフェース１３３から出力する（ＳＴＥＰ５）。 If it is determined that a response to the first inquiry has been received (YES in STEP 4), the processor 132 outputs an inquiry signal IQ from the output interface 133 to cause the display device 12 to display a second GUI for receiving a response to the second inquiry (STEP 5).
　この問合せ信号ＩＱは、「着信です。電話を受けますか？」という音声をスピーカに出力させるためのデータと、通話の要否を応答として受け付けるための第二ＧＵＩを表示装置１２に表示させるためのデータとを含む。 This inquiry signal IQ includes data for outputting the voice message "Incoming call. Do you want to answer the call?" from the speaker, and data for displaying on the display device 12 a second GUI for accepting as a response whether or not to answer the call.
　図５は、このとき表示装置１２に表示される第二ＧＵＩ（ユーザインタフェース１２１）を例示している。第二ＧＵＩは、通話許可の意志を示す応答を受け付けるためのボタン画像Ｂ３、通話拒否の意志を示す応答を受け付けるためのボタン画像Ｂ４、および通話音量を調節するためのスライダ画像Ｂ５を含んでいる。 FIG. 5 shows an example of the second GUI (user interface 121) displayed on the display device 12 at this time. The second GUI includes a button image B3 for accepting a response indicating an intention to accept the call, a button image B4 for accepting a response indicating an intention to reject the call, and a slider image B5 for adjusting the call volume.
　ユーザは、手指をボタン画像Ｂ３とボタン画像Ｂ４のいずれかに接触または接近させることにより、第二の問合せに対して応答する。表示装置１２は、当該応答に応じた応答信号ＲＳを出力する。ユーザは、必要に応じてスライダ画像Ｂ５を手指で変位させることにより、通話音量を調節できる。 The user responds to the second inquiry by touching or approaching either button image B3 or button image B4 with a finger. The display device 12 outputs a response signal RS according to the response. The user can adjust the call volume by displacing slider image B5 with a finger as necessary.
　なお、本実施形態例においては、問合せの対象とされる各種の事項の間に優先順位は設定されていない。例えば、前述した電話の着信に対する通話の要否に係る問合せが車線変更の要否に係る問合せに先行して発生した場合、問合せの内容に依らず、通話の要否に係る問合せに対する応答を受け付けるためのＧＵＩが、第一ＧＵＩとして表示装置１２に表示される。 In this embodiment, no priority is set between the various items that are the subject of the inquiry. For example, if an inquiry about whether or not to make a call regarding the aforementioned incoming call occurs before an inquiry about whether or not to change lanes, a GUI for accepting a response to the inquiry about whether or not to make a call is displayed on the display device 12 as the first GUI, regardless of the content of the inquiry.
　このような構成によれば、ユーザに対して競合する複数の問合せが発生した場合において、先行して発生した問合せに対する応答がなされるまでは後続して発生した問合せに係るＧＵＩをユーザに提示させないようにできる。これにより、操舵部材１１上に設置されることにより情報を提示可能なスペースが限られた表示装置１２を用いつつも、ユーザの混乱を抑制し、問合せに対する着実な応答の取得を容易にできる。したがって、ユーザによる指示を受け付けるためのＧＵＩを表示する表示装置１２を備えた操舵装置１０の利便性を高めることができる。 With this configuration, when multiple conflicting inquiries are made to the user, it is possible to prevent the user from being presented with a GUI related to the subsequent inquiry until a response is made to the earlier inquiry. This makes it possible to suppress user confusion and make it easier to obtain a reliable response to an inquiry, even when using a display device 12 that is installed on the steering member 11 and thus has a limited space for presenting information. Therefore, it is possible to improve the convenience of the steering device 10 that is equipped with a display device 12 that displays a GUI for receiving instructions from the user.
　制御装置１３のプロセッサ１３２は、特定の問合せに対して簡略性が相違する複数の態様でＧＵＩを表示装置１２に表示させることが可能に構成されうる。例えば、電話の着信に対する通話の要否を確認する問合せの場合、プロセッサ１３２は、図４に例示されるＧＵＩと図５に例示されるＧＵＩのいずれかを表示装置１２に表示させうる。 The processor 132 of the control device 13 can be configured to be capable of displaying a GUI on the display device 12 in multiple forms with different degrees of simplicity in response to a specific inquiry. For example, in the case of an inquiry to confirm whether or not to answer an incoming phone call, the processor 132 can display either the GUI illustrated in FIG. 4 or the GUI illustrated in FIG. 5 on the display device 12.
　図５に例示されるＧＵＩにおいては、通話の要否についての選択肢に係るＧＵＩ要素だけでなく、通話音量の調節を行なうためのＧＵＩ要素が含まれている。他方、図４に例示されるＧＵＩにおいては、通話の要否についての選択肢に係るＧＵＩ要素のみが含まれている。すなわち、図４に例示されるＧＵＩは、図５に例示されるＧＵＩよりも高い簡略性を有している。 The GUI illustrated in FIG. 5 includes not only GUI elements relating to the options for whether or not to make a call, but also GUI elements for adjusting the call volume. On the other hand, the GUI illustrated in FIG. 4 includes only GUI elements relating to the options for whether or not to make a call. In other words, the GUI illustrated in FIG. 4 is simpler than the GUI illustrated in FIG. 5.
　先行して発生した第一の問合せに対する応答待ちを理由に後続して発生した第二の問合せに係る第二ＧＵＩが表示の待機を強いられる場合、プロセッサ１３２は、簡略性がより高いＧＵＩを選択して第二ＧＵＩとして表示装置１２に表示させる。すなわち、前述した車線変更の要否に係る問合せに後続して通話の要否に係る問合せが発生した場合、プロセッサは、簡略性がより高い図４に例示されるＧＵＩを表示装置１２に表示させる。 If the second GUI for the second inquiry that has occurred subsequently is forced to wait for display due to waiting for a response to the first inquiry that has occurred earlier, the processor 132 selects a GUI with higher simplicity and displays it on the display device 12 as the second GUI. In other words, if an inquiry regarding the need for a call occurs following the inquiry regarding the need for a lane change described above, the processor displays on the display device 12 the GUI illustrated in FIG. 4, which has higher simplicity.
　ある問合せに係るＧＵＩが第二ＧＵＩとして表示される状況は、競合する複数の問合せが存在し、ユーザによる意思決定に許容される時間的余裕が比較的少ないことを意味する。このような状況において簡略性のより高いＧＵＩが提示されることによって、ユーザの迅速な意思決定を促すことができる。 A situation in which a GUI related to a certain query is displayed as the second GUI means that there are multiple competing queries and the time allowed for the user to make a decision is relatively small. In such a situation, presenting a simpler GUI can encourage the user to make a decision quickly.
　簡略性が相違する複数のＧＵＩの他の例としては、より多くの選択肢が提示されている提案を示すためのＧＵＩと当該選択肢の一つを選択することの可否を問うＧＵＩの組合せが挙げられる。要否や可否のみが問われるような簡略性がより高いＧＵＩの他の例としては、二つから四つの方向を選択可能な複数の矢印画像を含むＧＵＩが挙げられる。 Another example of multiple GUIs with different levels of simplicity is the combination of a GUI that shows a proposal with many options presented and a GUI that asks whether one of the options can be selected. Another example of a GUI with higher simplicity that only asks whether it is necessary or possible is a GUI that includes multiple arrow images with two to four selectable directions.
　これまで説明した各種の機能を有する制御装置１３のプロセッサ１３２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が記憶された非一時的なコンピュータ可読媒体の一例である。 The processor 132 of the control device 13, which has 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 realizing the function is pre-installed. In this case, the memory element is an example of a non-transitory computer-readable medium in which a computer program is stored.
　あるいは、プロセッサ１３２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が記憶され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１３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ている非一時的なコンピュータ可読媒体の一例である。 Alternatively, the processor 132 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 in which a computer program is stored. 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 13 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 in which a computer program is stored.
　プロセッサ１３２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 132 may be implemented using 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.
　上記の実施形態例においては、操舵部材１１を把持したユーザの右手指が届く位置に表示装置１２が配置されている。表示装置１２に表示されるＧＵＩには複数の選択肢に対応する画像が含まれている。他方、図１に例示されるように、操舵部材１１を把持したユーザの左手指が届く位置にも表示装置１２が配置されうる。 In the above embodiment, the display device 12 is placed at a position that can be reached by the fingers of the right hand of a user holding the steering member 11. The GUI displayed on the display device 12 includes images corresponding to a number of options. On the other hand, as illustrated in FIG. 1, the display device 12 can also be placed at a position that can be reached by the fingers of the left hand of a user holding the steering member 11.
　この場合、右側の表示装置１２に表示されるＧＵＩに上記複数の選択肢の一つを含ませ、左側の表示装置１２に表示されるＧＵＩに上記複数の選択肢の別の一つを含ませうる。例えば、図４に例示されるＧＵＩに含まれるボタン画像Ｂ１が左側の表示装置１２に表示され、ボタン画像Ｂ２が右側の表示装置１２に表示されるように構成されうる。このような構成によれば、表示面積が比較的小さい操舵部材１１上の表示装置１２に表示されたＧＵＩに対して意図しない指示入力がなされてしまう事態の発生を抑制できる。 In this case, the GUI displayed on the right display device 12 may include one of the above multiple options, and the GUI displayed on the left display device 12 may include another of the above multiple options. For example, it may be configured so that button image B1 included in the GUI illustrated in FIG. 4 is displayed on the left display device 12, and button image B2 is displayed on the right display device 12. This configuration can prevent unintended input of instructions to a GUI displayed on the display device 12 on the steering member 11, which has a relatively small display area.
　上記の実施形態例においては、表示装置１２がユーザの指示を受け付けるユーザインタフェースを兼ねている。しかしながら、ユーザインタフェース１２１は、操舵装置１０に設けられた機械式スイッチを含んでもよい。これらに加えてあるいは代えて、問合せに対する応答は、音声入力やジェスチャ入力によりなされてもよい。この場合、ユーザインタフェース１２１は、音声入力やジェスチャ入力を受け付け可能な周知の構成を備える。 In the above embodiment, the display device 12 also serves as a user interface that accepts user instructions. However, the user interface 121 may also include a mechanical switch provided on the steering device 10. In addition to or instead of this, responses to inquiries may be made by voice input or gesture input. In this case, the user interface 121 has a well-known configuration capable of accepting voice input or gesture input.
　操舵装置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。 The steering device 10 can also be mounted on moving bodies other than the vehicle 20. Examples of such moving bodies include trains, aircraft, ships, etc.
　本開示の一部を構成するものとして、２０２２年１１月３０日付にて提出された日本国特許出願２０２２－１９１６８０号の内容が援用される。 The contents of Japanese Patent Application No. 2022-191680, filed on November 30, 2022, are incorporated by reference as part of this disclosure.

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  1. 　移動体に搭載される操舵装置であって、
    　前記移動体の進行方向を変更する操舵部材と、
    　前記操舵部材に設置されている表示装置と、
    　前記移動体の状態に応じて発生する第一の問合せに対する第一応答を受け付ける第一ＧＵＩを、前記表示装置に表示させる制御装置と、
    を備えており、
    　前記第一ＧＵＩの表示中に前記移動体の状態に応じて第二の問合せが発生した場合、前記制御装置は、前記第一ＧＵＩが前記第一応答を受け付けた後に、前記第二の問合せに対する第二応答を受け付ける第二ＧＵＩを前記表示装置に表示させる、
    操舵装置。     A steering device mounted on a moving body,
    A steering member for changing the traveling direction of the moving body;
    A display device installed on the steering member;
    a control device that causes the display device to display a first GUI that receives a first response to a first inquiry that occurs in response to a state of the moving object;
    Equipped with
    When a second inquiry occurs in response to a state of the moving object while the first GUI is being displayed, the control device causes the display device to display a second GUI for accepting a second response to the second inquiry after the first GUI accepts the first response.
    Steering gear.
  2. 　前記制御装置は、前記第二の問合せについて簡略性が相違する複数の態様でＧＵＩを前記表示装置に表示可能であり、
    　前記制御装置は、前記簡略性がより高いＧＵＩを前記第二ＧＵＩとして前記表示装置に表示させる、
    請求項１に記載の操舵装置。     the control device is capable of displaying a GUI on the display device in a plurality of modes having different simplicities for the second inquiry;
    The control device causes the display device to display the GUI with higher simplicity as the second GUI.
    The steering system according to claim 1.
  3. 　前記表示装置は、前記第一応答および前記第二応答を受け付けるインタフェースを兼ねる、
    請求項１または２に記載の操舵装置。     the display device also serves as an interface for receiving the first response and the second response;
    A steering device according to claim 1 or 2.
  4. 　移動体に搭載される制御装置であって、
    　前記移動体の状態に応じて第一の問合せが発生したこと示す第一信号を受け付けるインタフェースと、
    　前記第一信号に応じて、前記第一の問合せに対する第一応答を受け付ける第一ＧＵＩを、前記移動体の進行方向を変更する操舵部材に設置されている表示装置に表示させるプロセッサと、
    を備えており、
    　前記第一ＧＵＩの表示中に前記移動体の状態に応じて第二の問合せが発生したことを示す第二信号を前記インタフェースが受け付けた場合、前記プロセッサは、前記第一ＧＵＩが前記第一応答を受け付けた後に、前記第二の問合せに対する第二応答を受け付ける第二ＧＵＩを前記表示装置に表示させる、
    制御装置。     A control device mounted on a moving body,
    an interface for receiving a first signal indicating that a first inquiry has occurred in response to a state of the moving object;
    a processor that, in response to the first signal, displays a first GUI that accepts a first response to the first inquiry on a display device that is provided on a steering member that changes a traveling direction of the moving body;
    Equipped with
    When the interface receives a second signal indicating that a second inquiry has occurred in response to a state of the moving object while the first GUI is being displayed, the processor causes the display device to display a second GUI for accepting a second response to the second inquiry after the first GUI accepts the first response.
    Control device.
  5. 　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が記憶された非一時的なコンピュータ可読媒体であって、
    　前記コンピュータプログラムが実行されることにより、前記制御装置は、
    　　前記制御装置が搭載された移動体の状態に応じて第一の問合せが発生したこと示す第一信号を受け付け、
    　　前記第一信号に応じて、前記第一の問合せに対する第一応答を受け付ける第一ＧＵＩを、前記移動体の進行方向を変更する操舵部材に設置されている表示装置に表示させ、
    　　前記第一ＧＵＩの表示中に前記移動体の状態に応じて第二の問合せが発生したことを示す第二信号を受け付けた場合、前記第一ＧＵＩが前記第一応答を受け付けた後に、前記第二の問合せに対する第二応答を受け付ける第二ＧＵＩを前記表示装置に表示させる、
    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 mounted on a control device,
    By executing the computer program, the control device
    receiving a first signal indicating that a first inquiry has occurred in response to a state of a moving object in which the control device is mounted;
    displaying a first GUI for receiving a first response to the first inquiry on a display device provided on a steering member for changing a traveling direction of the moving body in response to the first signal;
    when a second signal indicating that a second inquiry has been generated in response to a state of the moving object is received while the first GUI is being displayed, after the first GUI has received the first response, a second GUI for receiving a second response to the second inquiry is displayed on the display device;
    Non-transitory computer-readable medium.
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