Recording controller and program

Abstract

To provide a recording controller and a program that can perform appropriate control when a dashboard camera is removed from a vehicle.SOLUTION: A recording controller mounted on a dashboard camera that can be attached to or detached from a vehicle includes a specific function control unit that controls whether or not to have a specific function unit that provides a specific function other than recording provide the specific function. The specific function control unit does not have the specific function unit provide the specific function when the dashboard camera is removed from the vehicle, and have the specific function unit provide the specific function when the dashboard camera is attached to the vehicle.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a recording control device and a program. [Background technology]

[0002] Patent Document 1 discloses a vehicle-mounted / portable camera-equipped battery that is removably mounted on a vehicle. The technology described in Patent Document 1 is for a mobile device that can be used in vehicles and as a portable device. When a camera-equipped electronic device is installed in a vehicle and captures images using the camera, When the camera is removed from the vehicle, still images are taken. It is depicted. By the way, in Patent Document 1, the acceleration applied to the vehicle or the vehicle-mounted / portable camera-equipped battery There is no description as to whether or not the acceleration acting on the child device is detected. In electronic devices such as the electronic device with a camera for use both in a vehicle and a mobile device described in Patent Document 1, If the electronic device is removed from the vehicle, Acceleration is detected in the same manner as when the vehicle is in a collision. When the occurrence or non-occurrence is judged, for example, electronic devices that have been removed from the vehicle are used When the vehicle is operated by a third party, even if no vehicle accident has actually occurred, There is a risk that it will be mistakenly determined that a vehicle accident has occurred. In other words, the technology described in Patent Document 1 does not allow a camera-equipped electronic device for both in-vehicle and portable use. When the device is removed from the vehicle, the camera-equipped electronic device for both in-vehicle and handheld use is properly controlled. There is a risk that it will not be controlled.

[0003] Currently, there are drive recorders on the market that have built-in batteries for parking monitoring. Such a drive recorder is installed in the vehicle and used for parking monitoring. To use the installed drive recorder after removing it from the vehicle, Since the power consumption is large, a battery with sufficient capacity is required. To achieve this, the battery size must be increased, and this increases the The size of the main body of the camera also needs to be increased. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] JP 2009-118132 A Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] In view of the above-mentioned problems, the present invention provides a method for detecting a drive recorder when the drive recorder is removed from the vehicle. The object of the present invention is to provide a recording control device and a program capable of performing appropriate control. do. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] One aspect of the present invention is a recording control device mounted on a drive recorder that is detachable from a vehicle. A device that causes a specific function unit that provides a specific function other than recording to provide the specific function. The specific function control unit controls whether or not the drive record is and causing the specific function unit to provide the specific function when the driver is removed from the vehicle. First, when the drive recorder is installed in the vehicle, and providing the specific function when the drive recorder is removed from the vehicle. and a recording control device that prohibits the drive recorder from playing back recorded video. One aspect of the present invention is a recording control device mounted on a drive recorder that is detachable from a vehicle. A device that causes a specific function unit that provides a specific function other than recording to provide the specific function. The specific function control unit controls whether or not the drive record is and causing the specific function unit to provide the specific function when the driver is removed from the vehicle. First, when the drive recorder is installed in the vehicle, The specific function is provided, even if the drive recorder is removed from the vehicle. When the temperature of the exterior surface of the drive recorder becomes equal to or higher than a threshold value, This is a recording control device that stops all functions of the recorder except those related to shooting.

[0007] One aspect of the present invention is a computer installed in a drive recorder that is detachable from a vehicle. A first step of not allowing the data to provide a specific function other than recording, and a second step of allowing the data to provide the specific function. and a second step of executing the program, The second step is executed when the live recorder is removed from the vehicle, The first step is executed when the drive recorder is installed in the vehicle. When the drive recorder is removed from the vehicle, This is a program that prevents a recorder from playing back recorded video. One aspect of the present invention is a computer installed in a drive recorder that is detachable from a vehicle. A first step of not allowing the data to provide a specific function other than recording, and a second step of allowing the data to provide the specific function. and a second step of executing the program, The second step is executed when the live recorder is removed from the vehicle, The first step is executed when the drive recorder is installed in the vehicle. In the above-mentioned method, when the drive recorder is removed from the vehicle, When the temperature of the exterior surface of the drive recorder becomes equal to or higher than a threshold value, the recording of the drive recorder is stopped. This is a program that disables all functions except those related to shadows. Effect of the Invention

[0008] According to the present invention, appropriate control is performed when the drive recorder is removed from the vehicle. It is possible to provide a recording control device and a program that can achieve this. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0009] [Figure 1] 1 is a diagram illustrating an example of a drive recorder to which a recording control device according to a first embodiment is applied. [Diagram 2] FIG. 2 illustrates an example of a recording control device illustrated in FIG. [Diagram 3] 1 is a diagram showing a comparison between an example of the function of a drive recorder when the drive recorder is attached to a vehicle and an example of the function of a drive recorder R when the drive recorder is detached from the vehicle. FIG. [Figure 4] 4 is a flowchart illustrating an example of processing executed in the recording control device of the first embodiment. [Diagram 5] 4 is a flowchart illustrating an example of processing executed in the recording control device of the first embodiment. [Figure 6] 11 is a diagram for explaining an example of setting data of a drive recorder when a switch mode is switched between an attachment mode and a removal mode. FIG. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0010] Hereinafter, an embodiment of a recording control device and a program of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. He explains.

[0011] First Embodiment FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of a drive recorder R to which a recording control device 1 according to a first embodiment is applied. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of the recording control device 1 shown in FIG. An example of the functions of the drive recorder R when the drive recorder R is installed in the vehicle (normal operation) and when the drive recorder R is removed from the vehicle (when taken out) 1 is a diagram showing an example of the functions of a recorder R in comparison with the above example. In the example shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the recording control device 1 is mounted on a drive recorder R. The live recorder R is configured to be detachable from the vehicle. Front camera RA, rear camera RB, inner camera RC, and infrared LED (light emitting diode RD, microphone RE, speaker RF, LCD (liquid crystal display) RG, and Touch panel RH, fan RI, built-in battery RJ, and GPS (Global Positioning System) The receiver RK, the acceleration sensor (shock sensor) RL, and the LTE (Long Term Evolution) device A VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) voice data communication unit RN. ,ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance System) function RO and DMS (Driver Monitoring System) function The recording control device 1 includes a recording unit RP, a memory unit R1, a switch R2, and a recording control device 1.

[0012] The front camera RA captures an image of the area in front of the vehicle. The rear camera RB captures an image of the rear of the vehicle. In the example shown in FIG. RB is provided in the drive recorder R, but in other examples, the rear camera RB is For example, the drive recorder R may not be provided in the vehicle. Image data of the rear of the vehicle may be acquired from a vehicle rear image capturing camera (not shown) installed in the vehicle. stomach.

[0013] In the example shown in FIG. 1 to FIG. 3, the in-camera RC captures an image inside the vehicle (including an image of the driver). The infrared LED (light emitting diode) RD is used to capture the image of the in-camera RC, for example, at night. In the example shown in FIG. 1 to FIG. 3, the in-camera RC and the and infrared LEDRD are provided in the drive recorder R, but in other examples, The RC and the infrared LED RD do not have to be provided in the drive recorder R. For example, The drive recorder R captures the inside of the vehicle from an in-vehicle image capturing camera (not shown) installed in the vehicle. The video data may be acquired.

[0014] In the example shown in FIG. 1 to FIG. 3, the microphone RE collects voices and the like inside the vehicle and converts them into voice data. The RF speaker outputs voices such as guidance sounds and warning sounds. The display RG can display images captured by the front camera RA, etc. The touch panel RH accepts input operations by the user of the drive recorder R, etc. The fan RI cools the components of the drive recorder R. The built-in battery RJ When the Drive Recorder R is removed from the vehicle, power is supplied to the components of the Drive Recorder R. Supply. The GPS receiver RK receives GPS signals transmitted from GPS satellites and detects the position (measurement). (ranking etc.) The acceleration sensor RL detects the acceleration applied to the drive recorder R.

[0015] In the example shown in FIG. 1 to FIG. 3, the LTE data communication unit RM communicates with The VoIP voice data communication unit RN performs voice data communication by VoIP. In other words, the VoIP voice data communication unit RN performs It is used for VoIP calls. The ADAS function unit RO provides driving assistance functions to the driver (user of the drive recorder R) The functions of the advanced driving assistance system include, for example, parking assistance, lane keeping assistance, In other words, the ADAS function unit RO is capable of performing functions such as parking assistance, vehicle It provides line keeping assistance, collision avoidance assistance, etc. The DMS function part RP provides the driver monitoring function to the driver (user of the drive recorder R). The DMS function unit RP detects, for example, the driver's image captured by the in-camera RC. Based on this, it is possible to estimate whether the driver is looking away, yawning, or dozing off (closing their eyes). When the driver is suspected of looking away, yawning, or dozing off (closing the eyes), the DMS function unit R P issues a warning, for example by making the speaker RF output a warning sound.

[0016] The storage unit R1 stores various information. For example, the settings of the drive recorder R are stored in the storage unit R1. The front camera RA, the rear camera RB, the image sensor 1, and the like are stored in the memory unit R1. The video captured by the RC camera and the audio collected by the RE microphone are Data etc. are recorded. Switch R2 is the installation mode, in which the drive recorder R is installed in the vehicle. and a removal mode in which the drive recorder R is removed from the vehicle. In other words, when the drive recorder R is installed in the vehicle, switch R2 When the drive recorder R is in installation mode and removed from the vehicle, ChiR2 will enter removal mode.

[0017] The recording control device 1 executes various controls. A recording control unit 1A, a rear camera image recording control unit 1B, and an in-camera image recording control unit 1C, Infrared LED operation control section 1D, microphone voice recording control section 1E, and speaker output control section 1F , an LCD control unit 1G, a touch panel control unit 1H, a fan operation control unit 1I, and a built-in battery A power supply control unit 1J, a GPS signal acquisition control unit 1K, and an acceleration sensor output signal acquisition control unit A control unit 1L, an LTE data communication control unit 1M, a VoIP voice data communication control unit 1N, and DAS function control unit 1O, DMS function control unit 1P, and front camera image playback control unit 1Q A rear camera image reproduction control unit 1R, an in-camera image reproduction control unit 1S, and a microphone audio reproduction control unit It comprises a live control unit 1T and a setting save and restore control unit 1U. The front camera image recording control unit 1A records the front image of the vehicle captured by the front camera RA. The control unit 10 executes control to record the video of the other side in the storage unit R1.

[0018] The rear camera image recording control unit 1B records the image of the rear of the vehicle captured by the rear camera RB. In detail, the rear camera image recording control unit 1B executes control to record the following in the memory unit R1: Control of whether or not to record the image of the rear of the vehicle captured by the rear camera RB in the memory unit R1 In the case where the rear camera RB is not provided in the drive recorder R, The image recording control unit 1B records the image data of the rear of the vehicle acquired by the drive recorder R. The CPU 11 controls whether or not to record the value in the memory unit R1. When the drive recorder R is removed from the vehicle, the rear camera image recording control unit 1 B is the image captured by the rear camera RB (or the image captured by the drive recorder R). The acquired image data of the rear of the vehicle is not recorded in the memory unit R1. On the other hand, if a drive recorder R is installed in the vehicle, the rear camera records video. The control unit 1B receives an image captured by the rear camera RB (or a drive recorder R The image data of the rear of the vehicle obtained by the above is recorded in the memory unit R1.

[0019] In the example shown in FIG. 1 to FIG. 3, an in-camera video recording control unit 1C records video using an in-camera RC. The control unit 10 executes control to record the captured image of the inside of the vehicle in the memory unit R1. The image recording control unit 1C records the image of the inside of the vehicle captured by the inner camera RC in the memory unit R1. The control unit 100 controls whether or not to perform the above operation. The infrared LED operation control section 1D executes control as to whether or not to operate the infrared LED RD. In the case where the drive recorder R is not equipped with an in-camera RC and an infrared LED RD, The in-camera image recording control unit 1C records the in-vehicle image data acquired by the drive recorder R. The control unit 10 executes control to record the data in the memory unit R1. When the drive recorder R is removed from the vehicle, the in-camera image recording control unit 1 C is the image captured by the in-camera RC (or the image captured by the drive recorder R). The acquired vehicle interior image data is not recorded in the memory unit R1, and the infrared LED operation control unit 1D The infrared LEDRD is not operated. This reduces power consumption and saves the built-in battery. In addition, the emission of the drive recorder R removed from the vehicle can be reduced. Heat can be suppressed. On the other hand, if a drive recorder R is installed in the vehicle, the in-camera video recording The control unit 1C controls the image captured by the in-camera RC (or the drive recorder R The vehicle interior image data acquired by the infrared LED operation control unit 1 is recorded in the storage unit R1. D allows the infrared LED RD to operate.

[0020] In the example shown in FIG. 1 to FIG. 3, a microphone voice recording control unit 1E receives a sound collected by a microphone RE. The speaker output control unit 30 executes control to record the converted in-vehicle voice data in the memory unit R1. The control unit 1F controls the audio output by the speaker RF. The LCD control unit 1G controls the display of images and other data on the LCD (liquid crystal display) RG. The touch panel control unit 1H controls the touch panel RH. The touch panel control unit 1H controls the touch panel RH based on the output signal from the touch panel RH. Generate coordinate information corresponding to the contact position of the user of the drive recorder R on the screen RH etc.

[0021] The fan operation control unit 1I executes control as to whether or not to operate the fan RI. When the drive recorder R is removed from the vehicle, the fan operation control unit 1I This prevents the fan from operating, reducing power consumption and saving the internal battery. can be made smaller. On the other hand, when the drive recorder R is installed in the vehicle, the fan operation control unit 1 I operates the fan RI. Therefore, the components of the drive recorder R that generate a large amount of heat The product can be operated.

[0022] The built-in battery power supply control unit 1J supplies the power of the built-in battery RJ to the drive recorder R. The drive recorder R is removed from the vehicle. When the internal battery power supply control unit 1J is connected to the internal battery RJ, It provides power to the R components.

[0023] The GPS signal acquisition control unit 1K controls whether or not the GPS receiver RK receives GPS signals. Execute the command. If the Drive Recorder R is removed from the vehicle, or When the GPS signal acquisition control unit 1K is installed in a vehicle, the GPS signal acquisition control unit 1K transmits a GPS signal to the GPS receiver RK. The GPS receiver RK receives PS signals and performs position detection (positioning). In another example, for example, if the drive recorder R is removed from the vehicle, The S signal acquisition control unit 1K does not have to cause the GPS receiver RK to receive GPS signals.

[0024] In the example shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the acceleration sensor output signal acquisition control section 1L detects the acceleration sensor RL The control unit 100 executes control as to whether or not to acquire the output signal of the signal processing unit 100. When the drive recorder R is removed from the vehicle, the acceleration sensor output signal acquisition control The control unit 1L does not acquire the output signal of the acceleration sensor RL. When the vehicle is removed from the vehicle, the output signal of the acceleration sensor RL is acquired. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the risk of erroneously determining that an accident has occurred. , and can perform appropriate control when the drive recorder R is removed from the vehicle. . On the other hand, when the drive recorder R is installed in the vehicle, the acceleration sensor output signal A signal acquisition control section 1L acquires an output signal from the acceleration sensor RL.

[0025] In the example shown in FIG. 1 to FIG. 3, an LTE data communication control unit 1M uses the LTE wireless communication standard. It controls whether or not to have the LTE data communication unit RM perform data communication that has been requested. The voice data communication control unit 1N controls the voice data communication by VoIP as VoIP voice data communication. The control unit 100 executes control as to whether or not to cause the RN to perform the process.

[0026] The ADAS function control unit 1O determines whether or not to provide the driving assistance function to the ADAS function unit RO. Execute control. When the drive recorder R is removed from the vehicle, the ADAS function control unit 1O: The driving assistance function is not provided to the ADAS function unit RO. In other words, the driving assistance function requires complex calculations. As a result, power consumption can be reduced and the built-in battery RJ can be used. It is possible to reduce the size of the drive recorder. It also reduces heat generation from the drive recorder R when it is removed from the vehicle. It is possible. On the other hand, when the drive recorder R is installed in the vehicle, the ADAS function control unit 1O causes the ADAS function unit RO to provide a driving assistance function. In other words, However, it provides driving assistance such as parking assistance, lane keeping assistance, and collision avoidance assistance.

[0027] The DMS function control unit 1P controls whether or not the driver monitoring function is provided to the DMS function unit RP. Execute the command. When the drive recorder R is removed from the vehicle, the DMS function control unit 1P The driver monitoring function is not provided to the DMS function unit RP. In other words, the driver monitoring function, which requires complex calculations, is not provided to the DMS function unit RP. As a result, power consumption can be reduced and the built-in battery RJ can be used. It is possible to reduce the size of the drive recorder. It also reduces heat generation from the drive recorder R when it is removed from the vehicle. It is possible. On the other hand, when the drive recorder R is installed in the vehicle, the DMS function control unit 1 P causes the DMS function unit RP to provide the driver monitoring function. That is, the DMS function unit RP: For example, it estimates whether the driver is looking away, yawning, or falling asleep, and issues a warning if necessary.

[0028] The front camera image playback control unit 1Q, for example, In response to an input operation by the user of the recorder R, the front camera image recording control unit 1A The image of the front of the vehicle (image of the front of the vehicle captured by the front camera RA) is stored in the memory unit R1. The control unit 100 executes control to play the video (image of the front view). The rear camera image playback control unit 1R, for example, In response to an input operation by the user of the rear camera R, the rear camera image recording control unit 1B stores the image in the memory unit 1B. Image of the rear of the vehicle recorded on the R1 (image of the rear of the vehicle captured by the rear camera RB) Execute control to play the The in-camera image playback control unit 1S receives, for example, the drive record information received by the touch panel RH. In response to an input operation by the user of the camera R, the in-camera image recording control unit 1C stores the image in the memory unit 1C. Plays back the video inside the car recorded on the R1 (video inside the car captured by the in-camera RC). Executes control to The microphone voice playback control unit 1T, for example, In response to an input operation by a user of R, the microphone voice recording control unit 1E records the voice in the memory unit R1. It performs control to convert the recorded audio data and output the audio from the RF speaker.

[0029] The setting save and restore control unit 1U controls saving the settings of the drive recorder R in the storage unit R1. and controls to restore the settings of the drive recorder R stored in the memory unit R1. When the drive recorder R is removed from the vehicle (i.e., switch R2 is in removal mode), When the drive recorder R is turned on, the setting save and restore control unit 1U saves the setting of the drive recorder R at that time. The result is stored in memory R1. When the drive recorder R is installed in the vehicle (i.e., switch R2 is in the installation mode), When the drive recorder R is removed from the vehicle, the setting save and restore control unit 1U When the drive recorder R is turned on, the settings of the drive recorder R stored in the memory unit R1 are instantly restored. This can reduce the time required for setting up the drive recorder R when it is installed in a vehicle.

[0030] In the example shown in FIG. 1 to FIG. 3, when the drive recorder R is removed from the vehicle, the storage unit R1 The drive recorder is stored in the drive recorder and restored when the drive recorder R is installed in the vehicle. The white balance of the front camera RA, rear camera RB and in-camera RC is set to [R]. The license settings are included when the Drive Recorder R is removed from the vehicle and when the Drive Recorder R is The environment is different when the Drive Recorder R is installed in the vehicle. The white balance when the Drive Recorder R is removed from the vehicle is different from the white balance when the Drive Recorder R is installed in the vehicle. This is because it takes time to adjust the white balance when the lens is attached. In another example, when the drive recorder R is removed from the vehicle, the front camera RA, The white balance setting of at least one of the rear camera RB and the front camera RC is recorded. It does not have to be stored in memory R1.

[0031] When the drive recorder R is removed from the vehicle, the GPS signal acquisition control In an example in which the unit 1K does not allow the GPS receiver RK to receive a GPS signal, the drive recorder R When the drive recorder R is removed from the vehicle, the data is stored in the memory unit R1. The settings of the drive recorder R that are restored when the drive recorder is restarted include the settings of the GPS receiver RK that receive the GPS signal. When the drive recorder R is removed from the vehicle, If the PS receiver RK does not receive a GPS signal and the drive recorder R is installed in the vehicle, When the GPS receiver is turned on, the GPS signal is received by the RK receiver. When the recorder R is installed in the vehicle, the GPS receiver RK receives the GPS signal. This is because setting up the device takes time. In another example, when the drive recorder R is removed from the vehicle, the GPS receiver RK The settings for receiving the PS signal do not need to be stored in the memory unit R1.

[0032] In the example shown in FIG. 1 to FIG. 3, when the drive recorder R is removed from the vehicle, the storage unit R1 The drive recorder is stored in the drive recorder and restored when the drive recorder R is installed in the vehicle. The settings of the driver R include settings for the ADAS function unit RO to provide driving assistance functions. When the Live Recorder R is removed from the vehicle, the ADAS function unit RO performs the driving assistance function. When the drive recorder R is installed in the vehicle, the ADAS function unit RO Since the driving support function is provided by the Drive Recorder R, the environments are different. When the driver is turned on, the ADAS function unit RO sets up the driver assistance function (initial This is because it takes time to perform the analysis. In another example, when the drive recorder R is removed from the vehicle, the ADAS function unit RO Settings for providing the driving assistance function do not need to be stored in the memory unit R1.

[0033] 4 and 5 illustrate an example of the process executed in the recording control device 1 of the first embodiment. 1 is a flowchart for In the example shown in FIG. 4 and FIG. 5, in step S10, the recording control device 1 Determine whether switch R2 is in removal mode. If switch R2 is in removal mode, If switch R2 is in the mounting mode, proceed to step S11A. Proceed to S11B.

[0034] In step S11A, the setting save and restore control unit 1U saves the setting of the drive recorder R. Save it in memory unit R1. In step S12A, the front camera image recording control unit 1A An image of the area in front of the vehicle captured by RA is recorded in a memory unit R1. In step S13A, the rear camera image recording control unit 1B controls the rear camera RB (or the rear of the vehicle captured by the drive recorder R) The video data) is not recorded in the memory unit R1. In step S14A, the in-camera video recording control unit 1C controls the in-camera RC (or the video of the inside of the car captured by the drive recorder R) data) is not recorded in the memory unit R1. In step S15A, the infrared LED operation control section 1D operates the infrared LED RD. I won't let it be made.

[0035] In step S16A, the microphone voice recording control unit 1E receives the The collected and converted in-car voice data is recorded in a memory unit R1. In step S17A, the speaker output control unit 1F controls the speaker RF to output a sound. Performs control of audio output. In step S18A, the LCD control unit 1G controls the LCD (liquid crystal display) Executes control of the display of images, etc. using RG. In step S19A, the touch panel control unit 1H controls the touch panel RH. Execute the command. In step S20A, the fan operation control unit 1I does not operate the fan RI. stomach.

[0036] In step S21A, the built-in battery power supply control unit 1J RJ supplies power to the components of the drive recorder R. In step S22A, the GPS signal acquisition control unit 1K controls the GPS receiver RK to Receive a GPS signal. In step S23A, the acceleration sensor output signal acquisition control unit 1L The output signal of the sensor RL is not acquired. In step S24A, the LTE data communication control unit 1M controls the LTE wireless communication The LTE data communication unit RM performs data communication using the standard. In step S25A, the VoIP voice data communication control unit 1N The VoIP voice data communication unit RN performs voice data communication via the VoIP. In step S26A, the ADAS function control unit 10 controls the driving assistance function to be the ADAS Do not allow the S function RO to provide it. In step S27A, the DMS function control unit 1P executes the driver monitoring function in the DMS Do not provide it to the functional RP.

[0037] In step S11B, the setting save / restore control unit 1U performs the setting process in the storage unit 100 in step S11A. Restore the Drive Recorder R settings saved in R1. In step S12B, the front camera image recording control unit 1A An image of the area in front of the vehicle captured by RA is recorded in a memory unit R1. In step S13B, the rear camera image recording control unit 1B controls the rear camera RB (or the rear of the vehicle captured by the drive recorder R) The image data) is recorded in the memory unit R1. In step S14B, the in-camera video recording control unit 1C controls the in-camera RC (or the video of the inside of the car captured by the drive recorder R) The data) is recorded in the memory unit R1. In step S15B, the infrared LED operation control section 1D controls the operation of the infrared LED RD. This allows the work to be done.

[0038] In step S16B, the microphone voice recording control unit 1E receives the The collected and converted in-car voice data is recorded in a memory unit R1. In step S17B, the speaker output control unit 1F controls the speaker RF to output a sound. Performs control of audio output. In step S18B, the LCD control unit 1G controls the LCD (liquid crystal display) Executes control of the display of images, etc. using RG. In step S19B, the touch panel control unit 1H controls the touch panel RH. Execute the command. In step S20B, the fan operation control unit 1I operates the fan RI. .

[0039] In step S21B, the built-in battery power supply control unit 1J Do not supply power to the components of the drive recorder R from RJ. In step S22B, the GPS signal acquisition control unit 1K controls the GPS receiver RK to Receive a GPS signal. In step S23B, the acceleration sensor output signal acquisition control unit 1L The output signal of the sensor RL is acquired. In step S24B, the LTE data communication control unit 1M controls the LTE wireless communication The LTE data communication unit RM performs data communication using the standard. In step S25B, the VoIP voice data communication control unit 1N The VoIP voice data communication unit RN performs voice data communication via the VoIP. In step S26B, the ADAS function control unit 10 controls the driving assistance function to be the ADAS The S Functional Department RO will provide it. In step S27A, the DMS function control unit 1P executes the driver monitoring function in the DMS Have the functional RP provide it.

[0040] Figure 6 shows the case where switch R2 switches between the attach mode and the detach mode. 11 is a diagram for explaining an example of setting data of the drive recorder R in the case of FIG. In the example shown in Figure 6, when the routine shown in Figure 6 starts, switch R2 is in the installation mode. (i.e., the Drive Recorder R is used while installed in the vehicle) The recorder R performs normal recording (i.e., the recording control device 1 performs steps in FIG. 4 and FIG. 5). (The process of steps S12B to S27B is executed.) Next, in step S1, switch R2 is put into removal mode (i.e., the driver The operation of removing the Drive Recorder R from the vehicle is performed by the user of the Drive Recorder R. (I). Therefore, in step S2, the setting save and restore control unit 1U The setting data during normal recording (normal recording data) is retained, and the setting data (normal The data recorded by the front camera RA and the rear camera R1 are stored in the storage unit R1. Camera image information such as the white balance setting data of the camera RB and the in-camera RC is The information is stored in the memory unit R1. Furthermore, for example, the ADAS function unit RO may Other setting data, such as setting data for the purpose of setting the number of times the image is taken, is stored in the storage unit R1.

[0041] Next, the Drive Recorder R is removed from the vehicle and is sent to the Drive Recorder R user. Therefore, it is utilized. In detail, during the use of the drive recorder R removed from the vehicle, in step S3 The settings of the drive recorder R are updated (i.e., the settings of the drive recorder R are changed). For example, by using the front camera RA, The white balance setting changes. Furthermore, while the drive recorder R is being used even if it is removed from the vehicle, the ADAS function unit RO Therefore, in step S3, the setting of the drive recorder R is The settings will be updated so that the ADAS function unit RO does not provide driving assistance functions.

[0042] Next, in step S4, the drive recorder R is installed in the vehicle and the switch The R2 mode will change to attachment mode. In step S4, the setting save / restore control unit 1U determines whether the setting in the memory unit R Restore the Drive Recorder R settings saved in 1. In detail, in step S4, the front end stored in the memory unit R1 in step S2 is White balance setting data for camera RA, rear camera RB and in-camera RC, etc. In step S4, the camera image information is restored. For example, setting data for the ADAS function unit RO to provide driving assistance functions stored in 1 Other configuration data such as

[0043] As described above, in the drive recorder R to which the recording control device 1 of the first embodiment is applied, When the Drive Recorder R is removed from the vehicle, It stops the circuit and restricts it, such as by stopping the function that was disabled. This allows the amount of power supplied from the built-in battery RJ to be reduced, It can make RiRJ last longer. In addition, the power consumption of the drive recorder R can be reduced, It is possible to suppress heat generation on the exterior surface of the body, and to prevent low-temperature burns in users of the drive recorder R. This can eliminate the risk of Furthermore, since unused circuits are no longer left unconnected, there is no indefinite data, which prevents malfunctions. It can be suppressed. As described above, the recording control device 1 of the first embodiment is a drive that is detachable from a vehicle. Provides specific functions to specific function units that are installed in recorder R and provide specific functions other than recording It can be said that the specific function control unit controls whether or not the specific function control unit is enabled. When the drive recorder R is removed from the vehicle, the specific function unit If the drive recorder R is installed in a vehicle, It can be said that it provides a certain function. Specific functions include, for example, the acceleration of the vehicle or the acceleration of the drive recorder R. The function to obtain the output signal of the acceleration sensor RL that detects the speed of the vehicle and the GPS signal to the GPS receiver RK. The ADAS function unit RO receives the vehicle signal, the driving assistance function by the DMS function unit RP receives the vehicle signal, and the driving assistance function by the ADAS function unit RO receives the vehicle signal. Driver monitoring function, cooling function for the drive recorder R by fan RI, vehicle rear image capture function A function to record images captured by the rear camera RB for vehicle images, and an in-car camera for capturing images This includes the ability to record images captured by the Mela RC. "The function of making the GPS receiver RK receive GPS signals" is no longer included in "specific functions." This is also fine. The recording control device 1 of the first embodiment operates in the case where the drive recorder R is removed from the vehicle. In this case, playback of recorded video by the drive recorder R may be prohibited.

[0044] In another example of the drive recorder R to which the recording control device 1 of the first embodiment is applied, When the Drive Recorder R is removed from the vehicle and in use, When the temperature reaches or exceeds a threshold value (for example, 40° C., 43° C., 45° C., etc.), the recording control device 1 will stop all functions other than those related to recording on the Drive Recorder R and disable the Drive Recorder R The quality of recording may be controlled to be below a predetermined level until the temperature of the exterior surface falls below a threshold temperature.

[0045] <Second embodiment> A second embodiment of the recording control device and program of the present invention will now be described. The recording control device 1 of the second embodiment has the same configuration as the recording control device of the first embodiment described above, except for the points described below. Therefore, according to the recording control device 1 of the second embodiment, Except for the points described above, the recording control device 1 according to the second embodiment can achieve the same effects as those of the recording control device 1 according to the first embodiment described above. Cut.

[0046] As described above, in the drive recorder R to which the recording control device 1 of the first embodiment is applied, An acceleration sensor RL is provided in the drive recorder R. On the other hand, in the drive recorder R to which the recording control device 1 of the second embodiment is applied, the acceleration sensor The sensor RL is not provided in the drive recorder R, and the drive recorder R is The output signal of the acceleration sensor (i.e., the acceleration sensor that detects the acceleration applied to the vehicle) Get the.

[0047] In the drive recorder R to which the recording control device 1 of the second embodiment is applied, the acceleration sensor output The force signal acquisition control unit 1L determines whether to acquire an output signal from an acceleration sensor provided in the vehicle. Execute control. When the drive recorder R is removed from the vehicle, the acceleration sensor output signal acquisition control The control unit 1L does not acquire the output signal of the acceleration sensor provided in the vehicle. The output signal of the acceleration sensor is obtained when the recorder R is removed from the vehicle. Accordingly, it is possible to reduce the risk of erroneously determining that an accident has occurred. That is, to perform appropriate control when the drive recorder R is removed from the vehicle. can be done. On the other hand, when the drive recorder R is installed in the vehicle, the acceleration sensor output signal A signal acquisition control unit 1L acquires an output signal from an acceleration sensor provided in the vehicle.

[0048] The embodiment of the present invention has been described above. The present invention is not limited to these embodiments, and the present invention is not limited to the embodiments described above. Various modifications and substitutions can be made to the above-described embodiments and examples. The compositions may be appropriately combined.

[0049] In addition, each of the recording control device 1 or the drive recorder R in the above-mentioned embodiment includes The whole or part of the functions of the department are realized by the computer program. The program is recorded on a data-readable recording medium and the program is then executed on a computer. Alternatively, the program may be implemented by having the program loaded into a computer system and executed. "Computer system" includes the OS and hardware such as peripheral devices. In addition, "computer-readable recording media" refers to flexible disks, optical magnetic disks, etc. Portable media such as disks, ROMs, CD-ROMs, and hardware installed in computer systems The term "computer-readable recording medium" refers to a storage unit such as a hard disk. transmits programs via networks such as the Internet or communication lines such as telephone lines For example, a communication line for storing programs dynamically for a short period of time. Such as volatile memory inside a server or client computer system, The program may include a program that performs the above-mentioned functions. and may be used to realize a part of the above-mentioned functions by a computer system. The program may be realized in combination with a program already recorded in the system. [Explanation of symbols]

[0050] 1...recording control device, 1A...front camera image recording control unit, 1B...rear camera image recording control unit control unit, 1C...in-camera image recording control unit, 1D...infrared LED operation control unit, 1E...microphone sound Voice recording control section, 1F: Speaker output control section, 1G: LCD control section, 1H: Touch panel control section control unit, 1I... fan operation control unit, 1J... built-in battery power supply control unit, 1K... GPS signal Acquisition control unit, 1L...acceleration sensor output signal acquisition control unit, 1M...LTE data communication control unit, 1N: VoIP voice data communication control section, 1O: ADAS function control section, 1P: DMS function control section control unit, 1Q…front camera image playback control unit, 1R…rear camera image playback control unit, 1S… In-camera video playback control unit, 1T: microphone audio playback control unit, 1U: setting save and restore control unit, R…Dashcam, RA…Front camera, RB…Rear camera, RC…In-camera, RD...Infrared LED, RE...Microphone, RF...Speaker, RG...LCD, RH...Touch panel , RI... Fan, RJ... Built-in battery, RK... GPS receiver, RL... Acceleration sensor, RM …LTE data communication unit, RN…VoIP voice data communication unit, RO…ADAS function unit, RP …DMS function unit, R1…Memory unit, R2…Switch

Claims

1. A recording control device mounted on a removable recorder, prohibiting playback of recorded video by the recorder when the recorder is removed; Recording control device.

2. A recording control device mounted on a removable recorder, When the recorder is removed and the temperature of the exterior surface of the recorder becomes equal to or higher than a threshold, functions of the recorder other than functions related to image capture are stopped. Recording control device.

3. The computer installed in the removable recorder prohibiting playback of recorded video by the recorder when the recorder is removed; program.

4. The computer installed in the removable recorder When the recorder is removed and the temperature of the exterior surface of the recorder becomes equal to or higher than a threshold, functions of the recorder other than functions related to image capture are stopped. program.

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