Moving body control device and moving body control system

Abstract

The invention provides a mobile body control device and a mobile body control system. A mobile body control device (1) is provided with a power supply control unit (32) that supplies power to a communication unit (30), a first control unit (10), and a second control unit (50) in a power-on mode, and that supplies power to the communication unit (30), the first control unit (10), and the second control unit (50) in a power-off mode. The communication device (90) is configured so as to be in a communication standby state in which power is supplied to the communication unit (30) and power supply to the first control unit (10) and the second control unit (50) is restricted, and in the communication standby state, when the communication unit (30) receives an updated value of a function setting value transmitted from the communication device (90), the communication device (90) supplies power to the first control unit (10) and when the communication unit (30) receives the updated value of the function setting value transmitted from the communication device (90). The function setting value update processing is executed by the first control unit, and after the function setting value update processing by the first control unit is completed, the power supply by the first control unit (10) is restricted and the communication standby state is restored.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to a mobile body control device. BACKGROUND

[0002] In the past, a technique has been known in which a set value of a function provided in a vehicle is stored in a storage section of a communication terminal, and at the time of starting the vehicle, the vehicle receives the set value from the communication terminal by performing communication between the vehicle and the communication terminal, and sets the set value in the vehicle (for example, refer to Patent Document 1). According to the above technique, a user who rides in the vehicle does not need to operate a vehicle-mounted device to input a set value of a function of the vehicle, and thus the user's operation burden can be reduced.

[0003] PRIOR ART DOCUMENTS

[0004] Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2015-150966 SUMMARY

[0005] PROBLEMS TO BE SOLVED BY THE INVENTION

[0006] However, in the case where the set value of the function is received in the vehicle from the communication terminal at the time of starting the vehicle, and the process of setting the function of the vehicle is executed, as in the technique described in the above Patent Document 1, since the process at the time of starting the vehicle is performed, there is a problem that a waiting time at the time of starting the vehicle occurs. Therefore, it is considered that the set value of the vehicle is set in advance by performing communication between the vehicle and the communication terminal at a timing before starting the vehicle, but in this case, the set value of the function of the vehicle is set by starting the vehicle in a non-use state, and thus there is a problem that power consumption of the vehicle during the non-use period increases.

[0007] Therefore, the present application aims to solve the above problems, and an object thereof is to perform a process of receiving and changing a set value of a prescribed function provided in a vehicle or the like in the vehicle from a communication device, while suppressing a waiting time of the process at the time of starting the vehicle, and suppressing power consumption of the vehicle during a non-use period.

[0008] The present application aims to solve the above problems, and an object thereof is to improve the operation performance of a mobile body. Furthermore, it is also helpful to further improve the safety of traffic and to contribute to the development of a sustainable transport system.

[0009] MEANS FOR SOLVING THE PROBLEMS

[0010] As a first aspect of the present application, there is provided a mobile body control device including: a storage unit configured to store a set value of a prescribed function of a mobile body, i.e., a function set value; a communication unit configured to communicate with a communication device outside the mobile body; a first control unit configured to execute a function set value update process of changing the function set value stored in the storage unit to an update value of the function set value when the update value is received by the communication unit from the communication device; a second control unit configured to change a setting of the prescribed function based on the function set value stored in the storage unit; a power supply control unit configured to control power supply to the communication unit, the first control unit, and the second control unit; and a power mode switching unit configured to switch the mobile body to a power-on mode and a power-off mode in accordance with a switching operation of power-on and power-off by a user of the mobile body, wherein in the power-on mode, the power supply control unit causes power supply to the communication unit, the first control unit, and the second control unit, in the power-off mode, the power supply control unit causes a communication standby state in which power supply is made to the communication unit and power supply to the first control unit and the second control unit is limited, and when the update value of the function set value is received by the communication unit from the communication device in the communication standby state, the power supply control unit causes power supply to the first control unit so that the function set value update process can be executed by the first control unit, and after the function set value update process executed by the first control unit is completed, the power supply control unit limits power supply to the first control unit to return to the communication standby state.

[0011] In the above mobile body control device, the first control unit can be configured to transmit the function set value stored in the storage unit to the second control unit when the mobile body is switched from the power-off mode to the power-on mode by the power mode switching unit, and the second control unit can be configured to change the setting of the prescribed function based on the function set value received from the first control unit.

[0012] In the above mobile body control device, the mobile body can have a plurality of the prescribed functions, the mobile body control device can have a plurality of the second control units corresponding to the plurality of the prescribed functions individually, the first control unit can execute the function set value update process for the function set values of the plurality of the prescribed functions individually, and the first control unit can transmit the function set value changed by the function set value update process and stored in the storage unit to only the second control unit corresponding to the function set value for which the function set value update process is executed among the plurality of the second control units.

[0013] In the above mobile body control device, the mobile body can be used by a plurality of users, the communication section can receive, from the communication device, update value data containing user identification information and the update value individually set for the plurality of users, the first control section can change the function setting value stored in the storage section to the update value contained in the update value data when the update value data is received, and store the changed function setting value in the storage section in correspondence with the user identification information contained in the update value data, and the second control section can change the setting of the prescribed function for each of the users among the plurality of users based on the function setting value stored in the storage section in correspondence with the user identification information.

[0014] In the above mobile body control device, the first control section can recognize operation user identification information set by the user who performed the switching operation of the power on when the power supply mode switching section switches from the power supply off mode to the power supply on mode, and transmit the function setting value stored in the storage section in correspondence with the operation user identification information to the second control section.

[0015] As a second means for achieving the above object, a mobile body control system is cited which has a mobile body control device possessed by a mobile body and a communication device which communicates with the mobile body control device, wherein the mobile body control device has: a storage section which stores a set value of a prescribed function possessed by the mobile body, that is, a function set value; a communication section which communicates with the communication device outside the mobile body; a first control section which, when the communication section receives an update value of the function set value transmitted from the communication device, executes function set value update processing which changes the function set value stored in the storage section to the update value; a second control section which changes the setting of the prescribed function based on the function set value stored in the storage section; a power supply control section which controls the power supply to the communication section, the first control section, and the second control section; and a power mode switching section which, according to a switching operation of power on and power off by a user of the mobile body, switches the mobile body to a power on mode and a power off mode, in the power on mode the power supply control section causes power supply to the communication section, the first control section, and the second control section, in the power off mode the power supply control section causes a communication standby state in which power supply is performed to the communication section and power supply to the first control section and the second control section is restricted, when the communication section receives an update value of the function set value transmitted from the communication device in the communication standby state, the power supply control section causes power supply to the first control section, whereby the function set value update processing can be executed by the first control section, after the completion of the function set value update processing executed by the first control section, the power supply control section restores to the communication standby state by restricting the power supply to the first control section.

[0016] Effects of Invention

[0017] According to the above mobile body control device and mobile body control system, with respect to the processing in which the mobile body receives a set value of a prescribed function possessed by the mobile body from a communication device and changes it, the waiting time of this processing at the start of the mobile body can be suppressed, and the power consumption during the non-use period of the mobile body can be suppressed, whereby this processing can be executed. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0018] Figure 1 is a configuration diagram of a mobile body control device.

[0019] Figure 2 is an explanatory diagram of the saving method of a function set value in a central ECU and a local ECU.

[0020] Figure 3 is a flowchart of power supply control in a power off mode.

[0021] Figure 4 is an explanatory diagram of a communication standby state in a power-off mode.

[0022] Figure 5 is an explanatory diagram of a function setting value update process of the central ECU in the power-off mode.

[0023] Figure 6 is a flowchart of a transmission process of the function setting value when changing from the power-off mode to the power-on mode.

[0024] Figure 7 is an explanatory diagram of a situation in which the updated function setting value is transmitted from the central ECU to the local ECUs.

[0025] BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF REFERENCE NUMERALS

[0026] 1: mobile body control device; 2: battery; 3: SS switch; 5: display; 10: central ECU (first control section); 11: processor; 12: memory; 20: program; 21: function setting value data; 30: communication section; 31: power mode switching section; 32: power supply control section; 50a: first local ECU; 50b: second local ECU; 50c: third local ECU; 50d: fourth local ECU; 70: driver's seat; 71: steering wheel; 72: ADAS; 90: portable terminal; 100: vehicle (mobile body); 110: mobile body control system; 200: communication network; 210: mobile body management server, U: user. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0027] [1. Structure of mobile body control device]

[0028] REFERENCE Figure 1 The structure of the mobile body control device 1 of the present embodiment will be described. The mobile body control device 1 is mounted on a vehicle 100 and controls the operation of the vehicle 100. The vehicle 100 corresponds to the mobile body of the present disclosure. The mobile body of the present disclosure can be an airplane, a ship, or the like in addition to a vehicle. The vehicle 100 includes a battery 2 and an SS (start / stop) switch 3, the battery 2 being a power supply for electrical components provided in the vehicle 100, and the SS switch 3 instructing the vehicle 100 to start and stop (power on and power off).

[0029] Also, the vehicle 100 further includes a driver's seat 70 having a function of adjusting a seating position (forward and backward, up and down, an angle of a seatback, and the like) by an electric actuator, a steering wheel 71 having a function of adjusting a tilt and a telescopic position by an electric actuator, an ADAS (Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems) 72, and a display 5 of a touch panel specification. The adjusting function of the driver's seat 70, the adjusting function of the steering wheel 71, a changing function of a set parameter of the ADAS, and a changing function of a display mode of a display screen of the display 5 correspond to the prescribed functions of the present disclosure, and set values of these functions correspond to the function set values of the present disclosure. In addition, the prescribed functions of the present disclosure are not limited to these functions, and can be a temperature setting function and an air volume setting function of an air conditioning device, and the like.

[0030] The mobile body control device 1 includes a central ECU 10, a communication section 30, a power mode switching section 31, a power supply control section 32, a first local ECU 50a, a second local ECU 50b, a third local ECU 50c, and a fourth local ECU 50d. The central ECU 10 corresponds to the first control section of the present disclosure. The first local ECU 50a, the second local ECU 50b, the third local ECU 50c, and the fourth local ECU 50d correspond to the second control section of the present disclosure. Hereinafter, the first local ECU 50a, the second local ECU 50b, the third local ECU 50c, and the fourth local ECU 50d will be collectively referred to as a local ECU 50. In addition, memories 51a to 51d included in the first local ECU 50a, the second local ECU 50b, the third local ECU 50c, and the fourth local ECU 50d will be collectively referred to as a memory 51.

[0031] The communication section 30 communicates with a mobile body management server 210 that manages a usage state of a mobile body such as the vehicle 100, a portable terminal 90 used by a user U of the vehicle 100, and the like via a communication network 200. The portable terminal 90 corresponds to the communication device of the present disclosure, and the portable terminal 90 and the mobile body control device 1 constitute a mobile body control system 110. In addition, the communication between the communication section 30 and the portable terminal 90 can be performed by direct communication without via the communication network 200. The portable terminal 90 is a smart key, a smartphone, a portable telephone, or the like.

[0032] The central ECU 10 is a control unit equipped with a processor 11 and a memory 12, and the local ECU 50 is also a control unit equipped with a processor and a memory 51. The central ECU 10, the communication unit 30, the local ECU 50, and the power supply control unit 32 are connected and communicate with each other via a communication bus 40. The power mode switching unit 31 switches the vehicle 100 to a power-on mode and a power-off mode according to the power-on operation and power-off operation of the SS switch 3. The power supply control unit 32 controls the supply and stop (equivalent to the limitation of this disclosure) of power to the central ECU 10 and the local ECU 50 according to the switching between the power-on mode and the power-off mode. In addition, the power supply to the local ECU 50 can be limited to a state of supplying a small amount of power, rather than being completely stopped.

[0033] The central ECU 10 obtains the user ID of the user U by communicating with the portable terminal 90 held by the user U riding in the vehicle 100, thereby identifying the user U's user ID. The user ID is equivalent to the user identification information disclosed herein.

[0034] The first local ECU 50a changes the setting value of the driver's seat 70 position adjustment function (i.e., the function setting value) based on the driver's seat position adjustment operation (such as operation of the adjustment switch) performed by the user U, and saves it in the memory 51a. For example... Figure 2 As shown in M2, in memory 51a, function setting values ​​FsdL11 to FsdL13 related to multiple users of the vehicle 100 (in this case, three users) are stored and mapped to the user ID of each user. When user U enters the vehicle 100 and performs a power-on operation on SS switch 3, the first local ECU 50a changes the setting position of the driver's seat based on the function setting values ​​stored in memory 51a that correspond to the user ID of user U.

[0035] The second local ECU 50b changes the setting value of the steering wheel 71's position adjustment function (i.e., the function setting value) and saves it in the memory 51b based on the user U's operation operation of the steering wheel 71's position adjustment (such as operation of the adjustment switch). Similar to the memory 51a described above, the memory 51b stores the function setting values ​​of the steering wheel 71 related to multiple users. When the user U enters the vehicle 100 and performs the power-on operation of the SS switch 3, the second local ECU 50b changes the set position of the steering wheel 71 based on the function setting value stored in the memory 51b corresponding to the user ID of the user U.

[0036] The third local ECU 50c changes the setting values ​​of the variable parameters of ADAS 72, i.e., the function setting values, based on the setting operation of the variable parameters of ADAS 72 performed by the user U, and saves them in the memory 51c. The variable parameters include the vehicle distance to the vehicle ahead in ACC (Adaptive Cruise Control), and the time from the detection of the vehicle ahead to the notification in the forward vehicle start notification. Similar to the memory 51a mentioned above, the memory 51c stores the function setting values ​​of ADAS 72 related to multiple users. When the user U enters the vehicle 100 and turns on the SS switch 3, the third local ECU 50c changes the variable parameters of ADAS 72 based on the function setting values ​​stored in the memory 51c corresponding to the user ID of the user U.

[0037] The fourth local ECU 50d changes the display mode setting value, i.e., the function setting value, of the display 5 based on the display mode selection operation performed by the user U, and saves it in the memory 51d. The memory 51d, like the memory 51a described above, stores the function setting values ​​of the display 5 related to multiple users. When the user U enters the vehicle 100 and performs the power-on operation of the SS switch 3, the fourth local ECU 50d sets the display mode of the display 5 based on the function setting value stored in the memory 51d corresponding to the user ID of the user U.

[0038] Additionally, user U can change the function settings of driver's seat 70, steering wheel 71, ADAS 72, and display 5 by executing a remote operation application installed on vehicle 100 on portable terminal 90. In this case, update value data Rni, including the changed function settings (updated function settings) and user ID of user U, is sent to vehicle 100 via communication network 200. Alternatively, update value data Rni can also be sent from portable terminal 90 to vehicle 100 via mobile management server 210.

[0039] The central ECU10 performs a function setting update process, in which the received update value data Rni is processed as follows: Figure 2 As shown in M1, the function setting value data 21 is recorded in the memory 12 according to the correspondence between each user ID. Then, the central ECU 10 sends the updated value data Rni recorded in the function setting value data 21 to the local ECU 50 that controls the corresponding function. Upon receiving the updated value data Rni, the local ECU 50 changes the function setting value stored in the memory 51 to the updated value contained in the updated value data Rni.

[0040] [Handling in power-off mode]

[0041] according to Figure 3 The flowchart shown illustrates the processing of the power supply control unit 32 in the power-off mode. When in the power-off mode, the power supply control unit 32 repeatedly executes... Figure 3 The flowchart shown illustrates the processing.

[0042] exist Figure 3 In step S1, the power supply control unit 32 repeatedly executes a process to determine whether the communication unit 30 has received update value data Rni from the mobile unit management server 210 (communication standby state), and when update value data Rni is received, the process proceeds to step S2. Here, Figure 4 The diagram illustrates the power supply control method during communication standby mode. The power supply control unit 32 stops supplying power from the battery 2 to the central ECU 10 and the local ECU 50, and only supplies power to the communication unit 30. This reduces power consumption in the power-off mode.

[0043] In step S2, the power supply control unit 32 begins supplying power to the central ECU 10. As a result, the central ECU 10 starts and can perform function setting update processing based on the central ECU 10. Figure 5 This illustrates how the central ECU 10 performs function setting update processing in power-off mode. The power supply control unit 32 maintains a state where power supply to the local ECU 50 is stopped, while power supply to the central ECU 10 is maintained.

[0044] Therefore, the central ECU 10 starts up and obtains the update value data Rni received by the communication unit 30 via the communication bus 40. As shown in dialog box B1, according to the user ID and update value contained in the update value data Rni, the central ECU 10 performs a function setting update process to change the saved value of the function setting value corresponding to the function setting value data 21 to the update value.

[0045] like Figure 2 As shown in M1, the central ECU 10 records the update status of each function setting value in the function setting value data 21 using the value of flag f (0 or 1). That is, the central ECU 10 sets the flag f of the updated function setting value to "1", and sets the flag f to "0" when sending the updated function setting value to the corresponding local ECU 50, as described later. Thus, by checking the value of flag f of each function setting value, it is possible to determine whether the updated function setting value has been sent to the corresponding local ECU 50 (f=0) or has not been sent (f=1).

[0046] In the next step S3, the power supply control unit 32 communicates with the central ECU 10 to determine whether the function setting value update process of the central ECU 10 has been completed. If the function setting value update process of the central ECU 10 has been completed, the process proceeds to step S4. In step S4, the power supply control unit 32 stops supplying power to the central ECU 10, thereby restoring the mobile unit control device 1 to the communication standby state.

[0047] according to Figure 3 The flowchart shown illustrates that, in the power-off mode, power supply to the central ECU 10 is limited to the period when the communication unit 30 receives the update value data Rni and the central ECU 10 performs function setting value update processing. Outside of this period, power supply to the central ECU 10 is stopped. This suppresses power consumption of the mobile unit control device 1 in the power-off mode.

[0048] [Handling when switching from power-off mode to power-on mode]

[0049] Next, according to Figure 6 The flowchart shown illustrates the processing performed by the central ECU 10 when switching from power-off mode to power-on mode. Figure 6 In step S10, the central ECU10 identifies the user ID of the user U (hereinafter referred to as the passenger user) who has entered the vehicle 100 and performed the power-on operation of the SS switch 3.

[0050] In the next step S11, the central ECU 10 refers to the function setting value data 21 in the memory 12 to determine whether there is an updated function setting value. Figure 2 In M1 shown, the function setting value with flag f=1). Then, if the updated function setting value exists, the central ECU10 proceeds to step S20; if the updated function setting value does not exist, the process proceeds to step S12.

[0051] In step S20, the central ECU 10 determines whether the updated function setting value is a function setting value corresponding to the user ID of the passenger. Then, if the updated function setting value is a function setting value corresponding to the user ID of the passenger, the central ECU 10 causes the process to proceed to step S21; if it is not a function setting value corresponding to the user ID of the passenger, the process proceeds to step S12.

[0052] For example, in Figure 2In the example of M1, the flag f of the function setting value Fsd11 corresponding to the user ID of Uid1 is "1". Therefore, when the user ID of the passenger is Uid1, the central ECU 10 causes the processing to proceed from step S20 to step S21. Then, in step S21, the central ECU 10 sends the updated function setting value Fsd11 corresponding to the passenger to the first local ECU 50a corresponding to the updated function setting value.

[0053] The first local ECU 50a receives the function setting value Fsd11 from the central ECU 10, as follows: Figure 2 As shown in M2, the FsdL11 stored corresponding to the user ID-Uid1 will be changed to Fsd11 and updated.

[0054] here, Figure 7 The diagram illustrates the state where the power supply control unit 32 supplies power to the central ECU 10 and the local ECU 50 after switching from a power-off mode to a power-on mode, and the central ECU 10 sends an update value Fsd11 to the first local ECU 50a. As shown in dialog box B3, the first local ECU 50a updates the function setting value FsdL11 of the driver's seat 70 corresponding to the user ID-Uid1 stored in the memory 51a using the received update value Fsd11.

[0055] In this way, when the central ECU 10 performs the function setting update process in the power-off mode, the function setting is sent to the local ECU 50 only when the user corresponding to the updated function setting is in the vehicle, and only to the first local ECU 50a corresponding to the updated function setting, rather than to all local ECUs 50. This reduces the amount of communication between the central ECU 10 and the local ECUs 50, and enables efficient updating of the function setting stored in the memory 51 of the local ECUs 50.

[0056] [4. Other Implementation Methods]

[0057] In the above embodiments, such as Figure 6 As shown, the central ECU 10 sends the updated function settings to the local ECU only when the function settings corresponding to the passenger have been updated. Alternatively, the updated function settings can be sent from the central ECU 10 to the local ECU 50 without recognizing the passenger's user ID.

[0058] In the above embodiments, such as Figure 6As shown, the central ECU 10 only sends the updated function setting value to the local ECU 50 corresponding to the updated function setting value. Alternatively, the corresponding function setting value recorded in the function setting value data 21 can be sent to all local ECUs 50.

[0059] in addition, Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram showing the structure of the mobile body control device 1 based on the main processing content for ease of understanding of the invention. The mobile body control device 1 can also be configured in other ways. Furthermore, the processing of each component can be performed by one hardware unit or by multiple hardware units. Figure 3 , Figure 6 The processing of each component shown can be performed by one program or by multiple programs.

[0060] [5. Structures supported by the above embodiments]

[0061] The above implementation is a specific example of the following structure.

[0062] (Structure 1) A mobile body control device comprising: a storage unit storing setting values ​​for a predetermined function of the mobile body, i.e., function setting values; a communication unit communicating with a communication device external to the mobile body; a first control unit performing a function setting value update process that changes the function setting values ​​stored in the storage unit to the updated value when the communication unit receives an updated value of the function setting values ​​sent from the communication device; a second control unit changing the setting of the predetermined function based on the function setting values ​​stored in the storage unit; a power supply control unit controlling the power supply to the communication unit, the first control unit, and the second control unit; and a power mode switching unit switching the mobile body to a power-on mode and a power supply mode according to a power-on and power-off switching operation performed by the user of the mobile body. In the disconnect mode, in the power-on mode, the power supply control unit supplies power to the communication unit, the first control unit, and the second control unit. In the power-off mode, the power supply control unit enables a communication standby state where power is supplied to the communication unit and power is stopped to the first control unit and the second control unit. In the communication standby state, when the communication unit receives an updated value of the function setting value sent from the communication device, the power supply control unit supplies power to the first control unit, thereby enabling the first control unit to perform the function setting value update process. After the function setting value update process performed by the first control unit is completed, the power supply control unit stops supplying power to the first control unit and returns to the communication standby state.

[0063] According to the mobile body control device of structure 1, the process of receiving and changing the set values ​​of the predetermined functions of the mobile body from the communication device can suppress the waiting time of the process when the mobile body starts up and suppress the power consumption during the period when the mobile body is not in use, thereby performing the process.

[0064] (Structure 2) According to the moving body control device of Structure 1, when the power mode switching unit switches from the power off mode to the power on mode, the first control unit sends the function setting value stored in the storage unit to the second control unit, and the second control unit changes the setting of the specified function based on the function setting value received from the first control unit.

[0065] According to the mobile body control device of structure 2, by sending updated function setting values ​​from the first control unit to the second control unit when the mobile body switches from the power off mode to the power on mode, the specified function can be quickly set by the second control unit.

[0066] (Structure 3) According to the mobile body control device of Structure 2, wherein the mobile body has a plurality of the specified functions, the mobile body control device has a plurality of second control units that are individually corresponding to the plurality of the specified functions, the first control unit performs the function setting value update processing individually for the function setting value of the plurality of the specified functions, and the first control unit sends the function setting value that has been changed by the function setting value update processing and stored in the storage unit only to the second control unit of the plurality of second control units that corresponds to the function setting value for which the function setting value update processing has been performed.

[0067] According to the mobile body control device of structure 3, by sending the function setting value from the first control unit only to the second control unit corresponding to the updated function setting value, the amount of communication between the first control unit and multiple second control units can be reduced, and the increase in waiting time when the mobile body starts due to communication can be suppressed.

[0068] (Structure 4) A mobile body control device according to any one of Structures 1 to 3, wherein the mobile body is used by a plurality of users, the communication unit receives update value data from the communication device, which includes user identification information individually set for the plurality of users and the update value, the first control unit, upon receiving the update value data, changes the function setting value stored in the storage unit to the update value included in the update value data, and stores the changed function setting value in the storage unit in correspondence with the user identification information included in the update value data, and the second control unit changes the setting of the prescribed function for each of the plurality of users based on the function setting value stored in the storage unit in correspondence with the user identification information.

[0069] According to the mobile body control device of structure 4, when the mobile body is used by multiple users, the settings can be changed to perform the prescribed functions corresponding to each user.

[0070] (Structure 5) According to the moving body control device of Structure 4, when switching from the power off mode to the power on mode by the power mode switching unit, the first control unit identifies the user identification information set for the user who has performed the power on switching operation, i.e., the operation user identification information, and sends the function setting value stored in the storage unit corresponding to the operation user identification information to the second control unit.

[0071] According to the mobile body control device of structure 5, the function setting value is sent from the first control unit to the second control unit only when the function setting value corresponding to the user identification information of the user who rides the mobile body and has performed a power-on switching operation is updated. This reduces the amount of communication between the first control unit and multiple second control units and suppresses the increase in waiting time when the mobile body starts due to communication.

[0072] (Structure 6) A mobile body control system includes a mobile body control device and a communication device for communicating with the mobile body control device, wherein the mobile body control device includes: a storage unit that stores setting values ​​for a predetermined function of the mobile body, i.e., function setting values; a communication unit that communicates with the communication device outside the mobile body; a first control unit that, when the communication unit receives an update value of the function setting value sent from the communication device, performs a function setting value update process that changes the function setting value stored in the storage unit to the update value; a second control unit that changes the setting of the predetermined function based on the function setting value stored in the storage unit; a power supply control unit that controls the power supply to the communication unit, the first control unit, and the second control unit; and a power mode switching unit that switches the power supply according to the user of the mobile body. The power-off switching operation switches the mobile body to a power-on mode and a power-off mode. In the power-on mode, the power supply control unit supplies power to the communication unit, the first control unit, and the second control unit. In the power-off mode, the power supply control unit enables a communication standby state that supplies power to the communication unit and restricts power supply to the first control unit and the second control unit. In the communication standby state, when the communication unit receives an updated value of the function setting value sent from the communication device, the power supply control unit supplies power to the first control unit, thereby enabling the first control unit to perform the function setting value update process. After the function setting value update process performed by the first control unit is completed, the power supply control unit restricts power supply to the first control unit and returns to the communication standby state.

[0073] According to the mobile body control system of structure 6, the process of receiving and changing the set values ​​of the prescribed functions of the mobile body from the communication device by the mobile body control device can suppress the waiting time of the process when the mobile body starts up and suppress the power consumption during the period when the mobile body is not in use, thereby performing the process.

Claims

1. A mobile body control device, comprising: The storage unit stores the set values ​​of the prescribed functions of the storage mobile unit, which are called function setting values. The communication unit communicates with a communication device external to the mobile body; The first control unit, when the communication unit receives the updated value of the function setting value sent from the communication device, performs a function setting value update process that changes the function setting value stored in the storage unit to the updated value; The second control unit changes the setting of the specified function based on the function setting value stored in the storage unit; A power supply control unit controls the power supply to the communication unit, the first control unit, and the second control unit. as well as The power mode switching unit switches the mobile body to a power-on mode and a power-off mode based on the power-on and power-off switching operations performed by the user of the mobile body. In the power-on mode, the power supply control unit supplies power to the communication unit, the first control unit, and the second control unit. In the power-off mode, the power supply control unit enables a communication standby state that supplies power to the communication unit and restricts power supply to the first control unit and the second control unit. In the communication standby state, when the communication unit receives an updated value of the function setting value sent from the communication device, the power supply control unit enables power supply to the first control unit, thereby enabling the first control unit to perform the function setting value update process. After the function setting value update process performed by the first control unit is completed, the power supply control unit restricts power supply to the first control unit and returns to the communication standby state.

2. The moving body control device according to claim 1, wherein, When the power mode switching unit switches from the power off mode to the power on mode, the first control unit sends the function setting value stored in the storage unit to the second control unit. The second control unit changes the setting of the specified function based on the function setting value received from the first control unit.

3. The moving body control device according to claim 2, wherein, The mobile body has several of the specified functions. The mobile body control device has multiple second control units, each individually corresponding to one of the specified functions. The first control unit performs function setting value update processing individually for each of the multiple defined functions. The first control unit sends the function setting value that has been changed by the function setting value update process and stored in the storage unit to only the second control unit among a plurality of second control units that corresponds to the function setting value that has been processed by the function setting value update process.

4. The moving body control device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein, The mobile body is used by multiple users. The communication unit receives update value data from the communication device, which includes user identification information individually set for each of the multiple users and the update value. When the first control unit receives the updated value data, it changes the function setting value stored in the storage unit to the updated value included in the updated value data, and stores the changed function setting value in the storage unit along with the user identification information included in the updated value data. The second control unit changes the settings of the prescribed functions for each of the plurality of users based on the function setting values ​​stored in the storage unit in correspondence with the user identification information.

5. The moving body control device according to claim 4, wherein, When switching from the power off mode to the power on mode via the power mode switching unit, the first control unit identifies the user identification information set for the user who has performed the power on switching operation, i.e., the operation user identification information, and sends the function setting value stored in the storage unit corresponding to the operation user identification information to the second control unit.

6. A mobile body control system, comprising a mobile body control device and a communication device for communicating with the mobile body control device, wherein, The moving body control device has: The storage unit stores the setting values ​​of the predetermined functions of the mobile body, namely the function setting values. A communication unit that communicates with a communication device external to the mobile body; The first control unit, when the communication unit receives the updated value of the function setting value sent from the communication device, performs a function setting value update process that changes the function setting value stored in the storage unit to the updated value; The second control unit changes the setting of the specified function based on the function setting value stored in the storage unit; A power supply control unit controls the power supply to the communication unit, the first control unit, and the second control unit. as well as The power mode switching unit switches the mobile body to a power-on mode and a power-off mode based on the power-on and power-off switching operations performed by the user of the mobile body. In the power-on mode, the power supply control unit supplies power to the communication unit, the first control unit, and the second control unit. In the power-off mode, the power supply control unit enables a communication standby state that supplies power to the communication unit and restricts power supply to the first control unit and the second control unit. In the communication standby state, when the communication unit receives an updated value of the function setting value sent from the communication device, the power supply control unit enables power supply to the first control unit, thereby enabling the first control unit to perform the function setting value update process. After the function setting value update process performed by the first control unit is completed, the power supply control unit restricts power supply to the first control unit and returns to the communication standby state.

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