Recording control device and program

Abstract

It is possible to perform appropriate control when the dashcam has been removed from the vehicle. To provide a recording control device and program. [Solution] A recording control device mounted on a drive recorder that can be attached to a vehicle records Control over whether or not to allow a specific function unit that provides a specific function other than drawing to provide the said specific function. The system includes a specific function control unit, and the specific function control unit determines whether the drive recorder is in the vehicle or If removed, the specific function unit will not be allowed to provide the specific function, and the dry When the brake recorder is installed in the vehicle, the specific function unit performs the specific function. To have them provide it.

Description

Technical Field

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

Background Art

[0002] Patent Document 1 describes an in-vehicle and portable dual-use camera-equipped electronic device that is detachably mounted on a vehicle. In the technology described in Patent Document 1, when imaging is performed by the camera while the in-vehicle and portable dual-use camera-equipped electronic device is attached to the vehicle, a moving image is captured, and when imaging is performed by the camera while the device is removed from the vehicle, a still image is captured. However, Patent Document 1 does not describe whether the acceleration applied to the vehicle or the acceleration applied to the in-vehicle and portable dual-use camera-equipped electronic device is detected. In an electronic device such as the in-vehicle and portable dual-use camera-equipped electronic device described in Patent Document 1, if acceleration detection is performed in the same manner as when the electronic device is attached to the vehicle even when the electronic device is removed from the vehicle, and the presence or absence of a vehicle accident is determined based on the detected acceleration, for example, when the electronic device removed from the vehicle is operated by the user of the electronic device, there is a risk that the vehicle accident is erroneously determined to have occurred even though no actual vehicle accident has occurred. That is, according to the technology described in Patent Document 1, when the in-vehicle and portable dual-use camera-equipped electronic device is removed from the vehicle, there is a risk that the in-vehicle and portable dual-use camera-equipped electronic device is not properly controlled. Currently, there is a commercially available drive recorder with a built-in battery for parking monitoring. In an electronic device such as the in-vehicle and portable dual-use camera-equipped electronic device described in Patent Document 1, if, when the electronic device is removed from the vehicle, acceleration detection is performed in the same manner as when the electronic device is attached to the vehicle, and the presence or absence of a vehicle accident is determined based on the detected acceleration, for example, when the electronic device removed from the vehicle is operated by the user of the electronic device, there is a risk that the vehicle accident is erroneously determined to have occurred even though no actual vehicle accident has occurred. That is, according to the technology described in Patent Document 1, when the in-vehicle and portable dual-use camera-equipped electronic device is removed from the vehicle, there is a risk that the in-vehicle and portable dual-use camera-equipped electronic device is not properly controlled. That is, according to the technology described in Patent Document 1, when the in-vehicle and portable dual-use camera-equipped electronic device is removed from the vehicle, there is a risk that the in-vehicle and portable dual-use camera-equipped electronic device is not properly controlled.

[0003] Currently, there is a commercially available drive recorder with a built-in battery for parking monitoring. ​​Dashcams like this are installed inside the vehicle and used for parking surveillance. To remove the installed dashcam from the vehicle and use it separately, you need to... Due to its high power consumption, a battery with sufficient capacity is required. In order to do this, the battery size needs to be increased, and consequently, the dashcam The size of the device itself also needs to be increased. [Prior art documents] [Patent Documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Publication No. 2009-118132 [Overview of the project] [Problems that the invention aims to solve]

[0005] In view of the above-mentioned problems, the present invention relates to the case when the drive recorder has been removed from the vehicle. The objective is to provide a recording control device and program that can perform 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. It is a device that provides a specific function unit that provides a specific function other than recording, and provides the specific function. It includes a specific function control unit that controls whether or not the drive recorder When the vehicle is removed, the specific function unit is made to provide the specific function. Furthermore, when the drive recorder is installed in the vehicle, the specific function unit is in front of To provide the specified function, when the drive recorder is removed from the vehicle This is a recording control device that prohibits the playback of videos already recorded by the aforementioned drive recorder. One aspect of the present invention is a recording control device mounted on a drive recorder that is detachable from a vehicle. It is a device that provides a specific function unit that provides a specific function other than recording, and provides the specific function. It includes a specific function control unit that controls whether or not the drive recorder When the vehicle is removed, the specific function unit is made to provide the specific function. Furthermore, when the drive recorder is installed in the vehicle, the specific function unit is in front of To provide the specified function, when the drive recorder has been removed from the vehicle. If the temperature of the exterior surface of the drive recorder exceeds a threshold, the drive recorder This is a recording control device that disables all functions of the recorder except those related to recording.

[0007] One aspect of the present invention relates to a computer mounted on a drive recorder that is detachable from a vehicle. The first step is to prevent the device from providing certain functions other than recording, and to allow the device to provide the aforementioned specific functions. A program for causing the second step to be performed, wherein the first step is the This is performed when the live recorder has been removed from the vehicle, and the second step is: This is performed when the drive recorder is installed in the vehicle, and the first step In the case where the drive recorder has been removed from the vehicle, This program prevents the playback of videos already recorded by a recorder. One aspect of the present invention relates to a computer mounted on a drive recorder that is detachable from a vehicle. The first step is to prevent the device from providing certain functions other than recording, and to allow the device to provide the aforementioned specific functions. A program for executing a second step, wherein the first step is executed when the drive recorder is removed from the vehicle, and the second step is executed when the drive recorder is attached to the vehicle. In the first step, when the drive recorder is removed from the vehicle and the temperature of the outer surface of the drive recorder becomes equal to or higher than a threshold value, functions other than the functions related to the shooting of the drive recorder are stopped. This is a program executed when the drive recorder is removed from the vehicle. The second step is executed when the drive recorder is attached to the vehicle. This is a program executed when the drive recorder is attached to the vehicle. In the first step, when the drive recorder is removed from the vehicle and the temperature of the outer surface of the drive recorder becomes equal to or higher than a threshold value, functions other than the functions related to the shooting of the drive recorder are stopped. In the first step, when the drive recorder is removed from the vehicle and the temperature of the outer surface of the drive recorder becomes equal to or higher than a threshold value, functions other than the functions related to the shooting of the drive recorder are stopped. This is a program executed when the drive recorder is removed from the vehicle and the temperature of the outer surface of the drive recorder becomes equal to or higher than a threshold value, and functions other than the functions related to the shooting of the drive recorder are stopped. This is a program executed when the drive recorder is removed from the vehicle and the temperature of the outer surface of the drive recorder becomes equal to or higher than a threshold value, and functions other than the functions related to the shooting of the drive recorder are stopped.

Advantages of the Invention

[0008] According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a recording control device and a program capable of performing appropriate control when the drive recorder is removed from the vehicle. According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a recording control device and a program capable of performing appropriate control when the drive recorder is removed from the vehicle.

Brief Description of the Drawings

[0009] [Figure 1] This is a diagram showing an example of a drive recorder to which the recording control device of the first embodiment is applied. [Figure 2] This is a diagram showing an example of the recording control device shown in FIG. 1. [Figure 3] This is a diagram comparing an example of the functions of the drive recorder when the drive recorder is attached to the vehicle and an example of the functions of the drive recorder R when the drive recorder is removed from the vehicle. [Figure 4] This is a flowchart for explaining an example of the processing executed in the recording control device of the first embodiment. [Figure 5] This is a flowchart for explaining an example of the processing executed in the recording control device of the first embodiment. [Figure 6] This is a diagram for explaining an example of the setting data of the drive recorder when the mode of the switch is switched between the attachment mode and the removal mode. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0010] Hereinafter, embodiments of the recording control device and program of the present invention will be described with reference to the attached drawings. I will explain.

[0011] <First Embodiment> Figure 1 shows an example of a drive recorder R to which the recording control device 1 of the first embodiment is applied. Figure 2 shows an example of the recording control device 1 shown in Figure 1. Figure 3 shows a drive recorder An example of the functions of the drive recorder R when it is installed in the vehicle (normal operation). And, when the drive recorder R is removed from the vehicle (when taken out) This diagram shows an example of the functions of recorder R in comparison. In the examples shown in Figures 1 to 3, the recording control device 1 is mounted on the drive recorder R. The Live Recorder R is configured to be detachable from the vehicle. Front camera RA, rear camera RB, in-camera RC, and infrared LED (light-emitting diode) (RD) , (RE) microphone, (RF) speaker, (RG) LCD (Liquid Crystal Display), and (RG) The control panel RH, fan RI, built-in battery RJ, and GPS (Global Positioning System) Receiver RK, acceleration sensor (impact sensor) RL, and LTE (Long Term Evolution) The data communication unit RM and the VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) voice data communication unit RN , ADAS (Advanced Driver-Assistance System) function unit RO and DMS (Driver Monitoring System) function It comprises a unit RP, a storage unit R1, a switch R2, and a recording control device 1.

[0012] The front camera RA captures images of the area in front of the vehicle. The rear camera RB captures images of the area behind the vehicle. In the examples shown in Figures 1 to 3, the rear camera RB is equipped on the drive recorder R, but in other examples, the rear camera RB is the drive It does not need to be included in the recorder R. For example, if the drive recorder R is installed in the vehicle You can acquire video data of the area behind the vehicle from a rear-view camera (not shown). stomach.

[0013] In the examples shown in Figures 1 to 3, the in-camera RC captures images of the inside of the vehicle (including images of the driver). The infrared LED (light-emitting diode) RD is used for in-camera RC, for example, at night. Infrared light is irradiated when capturing in-vehicle video using the camera. In the example shown in Figures 1 to 3, the in-camera RC Infrared LEDRD is equipped on the drive recorder, but in other examples, the in-camera RC and infrared LEDRD do not necessarily have to be provided in the drive recorder R. For example, The drive recorder R captures images from an in-vehicle video camera (not shown) installed in the vehicle, and then captures images from inside the vehicle. You may also obtain video data.

[0014] In the examples shown in Figures 1 to 3, the microphone RE collects sounds from inside the vehicle and converts them into audio data. The speaker RF outputs audio such as guidance sounds and warning sounds. The RG display can show images captured by the front camera RA, etc. The touch panel RH accepts input operations from users of the drive recorder R, etc. Fan RI cools the components of the drive recorder R. The built-in battery RJ cools the drive When the drive recorder R is removed from the vehicle, power is supplied to the components of the drive recorder R. To supply. The GPS receiver RK receives GPS signals transmitted from GPS satellites and detects the position (measurement). They perform tasks such as ranking. The acceleration sensor RL detects the acceleration applied to the drive recorder R.

[0015] In the examples shown in Figures 1 to 3, the LTE data communication unit RM uses the LTE wireless communication standard. It performs data communication. The VoIP voice data communication unit RN performs voice data communication via VoIP. To do so, the VoIP voice data communication unit RN will be used by the user of the drive recorder R, etc. It is used for VoIP calls. The ADAS function unit RO provides driver assistance functions to the driver (user of the drive recorder R). It provides advanced driver assistance system functions such as parking assist and lane keeping assist. This includes collision avoidance support functions, etc. In other words, the ADAS function unit RO includes, for example, parking assistance, and vehicle Provides line maintenance support, collision avoidance support, etc. The DMS function unit RP provides the driver (user of the drive recorder R) with a driver monitoring function. The DMS function unit RP, for example, processes the driver's image captured by the in-camera RC. Based on this, we estimate the driver's distraction, yawning, and falling asleep (the act of closing their eyes). If distracted viewing, yawning, or dozing off (closing the eyes) is suspected, the DMS function unit R P performs an alarm, for example, by outputting an alarm sound to speaker RF.

[0016] The memory unit R1 stores various information. For example, the settings of the drive recorder R are stored. It is stored in section R1. In addition, the storage section R1 contains the front camera RA, the rear camera RB, and The video image captured by the RC camera and the audio data collected and converted by the RE microphone are then processed. Data and other information are recorded. Switch R2 is the mounting mode in which the drive recorder R is installed in the vehicle. It has two modes: a drive recorder mode and a removal mode in which the drive recorder R is removed from the vehicle. Yes. In other words, when the drive recorder R is installed in the vehicle, switch R2 is When in installation mode, if the drive recorder R is removed from the vehicle, the switch The R2 unit enters detachable mode.

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

[0018] The rear camera video recording control unit 1B records the video of the area behind the vehicle captured by the rear camera RB. The control is executed to record the data in the memory unit R1. In detail, the rear camera video recording control unit 1B, Control of whether or not to record the image of the area behind the vehicle, captured by the rear camera RB, into the memory unit R1. Execute the following. In cases where the rear camera RB is not equipped on the drive recorder R, the rear camera The video recording control unit 1B receives video data of the rear of the vehicle acquired by the drive recorder R. This controls whether or not to record the data in the memory unit R1. When the drive recorder R is removed from the vehicle, the rear camera video recording control unit 1 B is the video captured by the rear camera RB (or by the drive recorder R) The acquired video data of the rear of the vehicle is not recorded in the storage unit R1. On the other hand, if a drive recorder R is installed in the vehicle, rear camera video recording The control unit 1B receives video footage captured by the rear camera RB (or the drive recorder R) The video data of the rear of the vehicle acquired by the system is recorded in the storage unit R1.

[0019] In the examples shown in Figures 1 to 3, the in-camera video recording control unit 1C is controlled by the in-camera RC. The system executes a control to record the captured in-car video onto the memory unit R1. In detail, the in-camera video The image recording control unit 1C records the in-car video captured by the in-camera RC into the storage unit R1. This controls whether or not to do it. The infrared LED operation control unit 1D performs control over whether or not to operate the infrared LEDRD. In cases where the in-camera RC and infrared LEDRD are not provided on the drive recorder R, The in-camera video recording control unit 1C records the in-vehicle video data acquired by the drive recorder R. The system executes a control to record the data into the memory unit R1. When the drive recorder R is removed from the vehicle, the in-camera video recording control unit 1 C is the video captured by the in-camera RC (or by the drive recorder R) The acquired in-vehicle video data is not recorded in the storage unit R1, and the infrared LED operation control unit 1D does not record the acquired in-vehicle video data in the storage unit R1. The infrared LEDRD is not operated. Therefore, power consumption can be reduced, and the built-in battery... The RJ can be made smaller. Also, the drive recorder R that has been removed from the vehicle It can suppress heat. On the other hand, if a drive recorder R is installed in the vehicle, in-camera video recording The control unit 1C receives video footage captured by the in-camera RC (or the drive recorder R) The in-vehicle video data acquired by the infrared LED operation control unit 1 records the data in the storage unit R1 and the infrared LED operation control unit 1 D allows the operation of the infrared LEDRD.

[0020] In the examples shown in Figures 1 to 3, the microphone audio recording control unit 1E collects sound from the microphone RE. The system executes a control to record the converted in-car audio data into the memory unit R1. Speaker output control The 1st floor of the building controls the audio output using speaker RF. The LCD control unit 1G controls the display of images and other content by the LCD (liquid crystal display) RG. Execute. The touch panel control unit 1H executes the control of the touch panel RH. Specifically, The touch panel control unit 1H, based on the output signal from the touch panel RH, Generation of coordinate information corresponding to the contact position of the user of the drive recorder R on the R RH. They do things like that.

[0021] The fan operation control unit 1I performs control over whether or not to operate the fan RI. When the drive recorder R is removed from the vehicle, the fan operation control unit 1I will The fan RI is not operated. Therefore, power consumption can be suppressed, and the built-in RJ It can be made smaller. On the other hand, if a drive recorder R is installed in the vehicle, the fan operation control unit 1 I activates fan RI. Therefore, the drive recorder R generates a large amount of heat. The product can be made to work.

[0022] The built-in battery power supply control unit 1J supplies power from the built-in battery RJ to the drive recorder R. It performs control over whether or not to supply power to the components. Drive recorder R is removed from the vehicle. When this is happening, the built-in battery power supply control unit 1J supplies power from the built-in battery RJ to the drive recorder. It supplies power to the components of the R.

[0023] The GPS signal acquisition control unit 1K controls whether or not to allow the GPS receiver RK to receive a GPS signal. I will carry out the task. If the drive recorder R has been removed from the vehicle, and if the drive recorder R When installed in a vehicle, the GPS signal acquisition control unit 1K sends a G signal to the GPS receiver RK. The PS signal is received. The GPS receiver RK performs location detection (positioning). In other examples, for instance, when the drive recorder R has been removed from the vehicle, GP The S signal acquisition control unit 1K does not need to allow the GPS receiver RK to receive the GPS signal.

[0024] In the examples shown in Figures 1 to 3, the acceleration sensor output signal acquisition control unit 1L controls the acceleration sensor RL This controls whether or not to acquire the output signal. When the drive recorder R is removed from the vehicle, the acceleration sensor output signal acquisition method Unit 1L does not acquire the output signal from the acceleration sensor RL. Therefore, the drive recorder R When the accelerometer RL is removed from the vehicle, the output signal of the accelerometer RL is acquired. This reduces the risk of an accident being mistakenly determined to have occurred. The system can perform appropriate control when the drive recorder R is removed from the vehicle. . On the other hand, if the drive recorder R is installed in the vehicle, the acceleration sensor output signal The signal acquisition control unit 1L acquires the output signal from the acceleration sensor RL.

[0025] In the examples shown in Figures 1 to 3, the LTE data communication control unit 1M uses the LTE wireless communication standard. This controls whether or not to have the LTE data communication unit RM perform the data communication. The voice data communication control unit 1N controls voice data communication via VoIP. This controls whether or not to allow the RN unit to perform the action.

[0026] The ADAS function control unit 1O determines whether or not to provide driver assistance functions to the ADAS function unit RO. Execute the control. When the drive recorder R is removed from the vehicle, the ADAS function control unit 1O will: The ADAS function unit RO will not be provided with driver assistance functions. In other words, driver assistance functions that require complex calculations will not be provided. No support function is provided. As a result, power consumption can be reduced, and the built-in battery RJ It can be made smaller. Furthermore, it suppresses heat generation in the drive recorder R after it has been removed from the vehicle. It is possible. On the other hand, if the drive recorder R is installed in the vehicle, the ADAS function control unit 1O provides driver assistance functions to the ADAS function unit RO. In other words, the ADAS function unit RO However, it also provides driving assistance such as parking assistance, lane keeping assist, and collision avoidance assistance.

[0027] The DMS function control unit 1P determines whether or not to allow the DMS function unit RP to provide the driver monitoring function. I will carry out the task. If the drive recorder R is removed from the vehicle, the DMS function control unit 1P will The driver monitoring function will not be provided to the DMS function unit RP. In other words, driver monitoring that requires complex calculations will not be provided. Vision functionality is not provided. As a result, power consumption can be reduced, and the built-in battery RJ It can be made smaller. Furthermore, it suppresses heat generation in the drive recorder R after it has been removed from the vehicle. It is possible. On the other hand, if a drive recorder R is installed in the vehicle, the DMS function control unit 1 P provides the driver monitoring function to the DMS function unit RP. In other words, the DMS function unit RP, For example, it can estimate the driver's behavior, such as distraction, yawning, or falling asleep at the wheel, and issue a warning as needed.

[0028] The front camera video playback control unit 1Q receives, for example, the drive information received by the touch panel RH. In response to input operations by the user of the recorder R, the front camera video recording control unit 1A performs the following operations: The image of the area in front of the vehicle (image captured by the front camera RA) is recorded in the memory unit R1. Executes control to play the forward-facing video. The rear camera video playback control unit 1R receives, for example, the drive recorder information received by the touch panel RH. In response to input operations by users of the R, the rear camera video recording control unit 1B stores the video in the storage unit. Footage of the area behind the vehicle recorded by R1 (footage of the area behind the vehicle captured by rear camera RB) Executes the control to play it. The in-camera video playback control unit 1S, for example, receives the drive recorder video from the touch panel RH. In response to input operations by users of the device R, the in-camera video recording control unit 1C stores the video in the storage unit. Play back the in-car video recorded on R1 (in-car video captured by the in-camera RC). Execute the control. The microphone audio playback control unit 1T receives, for example, the drive recorder information received by the touch panel RH. In response to input operations by users of R, etc., the microphone voice recording control unit 1E records the data in the storage unit R1. This process executes control to convert the recorded audio data and output it as audio to the speaker RF.

[0029] The settings save and restore control unit 1U controls the saving of the settings of the drive recorder R to the storage unit R1. The system also performs control 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., when switch R2 is removed) When it becomes a drive recorder, the setting save and restore control unit 1U records the settings of the drive recorder R at that time. Save to memory section R1. When the drive recorder R is installed in the vehicle (i.e., when switch R2 is installed) When the drive recorder R is removed from the vehicle, the setting save / restore control unit 1U will be activated. When this happens, the settings of the drive recorder R stored in memory unit R1 are instantly restored. Therefore, This can shorten the setup time required when installing the drive recorder R in a vehicle.

[0030] In the examples shown in Figures 1 to 3, when the drive recorder R is removed from the vehicle, the memory unit R1 The dashcam footage is saved and restored when the dashcam R is installed in the vehicle. The settings for the DA R include the front camera RA, rear camera RB, and in-camera RC white bars. Lance settings are included. When the drive recorder R is removed from the vehicle, and The environment is different when the recorder R is installed in the vehicle, and the drive recorder R Based on the white balance when the drive recorder R is removed from the vehicle, This is because adjusting the white balance while the device is attached takes time. In another example, when the drive recorder R is removed from the vehicle, the front camera RA, The white balance setting for at least one of the rear camera RB and the front camera RC is specified. It does not need to be saved in memory section R1.

[0031] When the aforementioned drive recorder R is removed from the vehicle, GPS signal acquisition control In an example where unit 1K does not allow GPS receiver RK to receive a GPS signal, drive recorder R When removed from the vehicle, the data is stored in the memory unit R1, and the drive recorder R is installed in the vehicle. When the settings of the drive recorder R are restored, the GPS receiver RK receives the GPS signal. This includes settings for trust. When the drive recorder R is removed from the vehicle, G The PS receiver RK did not receive a GPS signal, and the drive recorder R was installed in the vehicle. When this happens, the GPS receiver RK receives the GPS signal, so the environment is different for both, and the drive When recorder R is installed in the vehicle, GPS receiver RK receives GPS signals. This is because the setup process takes time. In another example, when the drive recorder R is removed from the vehicle, the GPS receiver RK is G The settings for receiving the PS signal do not necessarily need to be stored in the memory unit R1.

[0032] In the examples shown in Figures 1 to 3, when the drive recorder R is removed from the vehicle, the memory unit R1 The dashcam footage is saved and restored when the dashcam R is installed in the vehicle. The settings for the ADAS function unit RO include settings for providing driver assistance functions. When the Live Recorder R is removed from the vehicle, the ADAS function unit RO will perform driver assistance functions. Without providing the ADAS function unit RO when the drive recorder R is installed in the vehicle, Because it provides driver assistance functions, the environment differs between the two, and the drive recorder R is installed in the vehicle. When installed, the ADAS function unit RO makes the necessary settings to provide driver assistance functions (initial This is because performing a "charging" would take time. In another example, when the drive recorder R is removed from the vehicle, the ADAS function unit RO The settings for providing driver assistance functions do not necessarily need to be stored in the memory unit R1.

[0033] Figures 4 and 5 illustrate an example of processing performed in the recording control device 1 of the first embodiment. This is a flowchart for doing so. In the example shown in Figures 4 and 5, in step S10, the recording control device 1 switches Determine whether R2 is in removal mode. If so, proceed to step S11A, and if switch R2 is in mounting mode, step Proceed to S11B.

[0034] In step S11A, the setting save and restore control unit 1U saves the settings of the drive recorder R. Save to memory unit R1. Furthermore, in step S12A, the front camera video recording control unit 1A controls the front camera The video of the area in front of the vehicle, captured by the RA, is recorded in the memory unit R1. Furthermore, in step S13A, the rear camera video recording control unit 1B controls the rear camera RB The video captured by (or the rear of the vehicle acquired by the drive recorder R) The video data is not recorded in the memory unit R1. Furthermore, in step S14A, the in-camera video recording control unit 1C controls the in-camera RC Video captured by (or video inside the vehicle acquired by the drive recorder R) The data is not recorded in the storage unit R1. Furthermore, in step S15A, the infrared LED operation control unit 1D moves the infrared LEDRD Don't let them do it.

[0035] Furthermore, in step S16A, the microphone audio recording control unit 1E is controlled by the microphone RE. The collected and converted audio data from inside the vehicle is recorded in the memory unit R1. Furthermore, in step S17A, the speaker output control unit 1F outputs sound from the speaker RF. Performs voice output control. Furthermore, in step S18A, the LCD control unit 1G controls the LCD (liquid crystal display) This controls the display of images and other content using RG. Furthermore, in step S19A, the touch panel control unit 1H controls the touch panel RH I will carry out the task. Furthermore, in step S20A, the fan operation control unit 1I does not operate the fan RI. stomach.

[0036] Furthermore, in step S21A, the built-in battery power supply control unit 1J controls the built-in battery Power is supplied from RJ to the components of the drive recorder R. Furthermore, in step S22A, the GPS signal acquisition control unit 1K communicates to the GPS receiver RK. Receive GPS signals. Furthermore, in step S23A, the acceleration sensor output signal acquisition control unit 1L performs an acceleration sensor The output signal of the RL sensor is not acquired. Furthermore, in step S24A, the LTE data communication control unit 1M communicates the LTE wireless communication The LTE data communication unit (RM) is used to perform data communication using the specified standard. Furthermore, in step S25A, the VoIP voice data communication control unit 1N communicates to VoIP The voice data communication is performed by the VoIP voice data communication unit RN. Furthermore, in step S26A, the ADAS function control unit 1O controls the driver assistance function ADA Do not provide the S function to RO. Furthermore, in step S27A, the DMS function control unit 1P controls the driver monitoring function of the DMS Do not allow the Functional Unit (RP) to provide the information.

[0037] In step S11B, the setting save restore control unit 1U, in step S11A, the storage unit Restore the settings of the drive recorder R saved on R1. Furthermore, in step S12B, the front camera video recording control unit 1A controls the front camera The video of the area in front of the vehicle, captured by the RA, is recorded in the memory unit R1. Furthermore, in step S13B, the rear camera video recording control unit 1B controls the rear camera RB The video captured by (or the rear of the vehicle acquired by the drive recorder R) The video data is recorded in the memory unit R1. Furthermore, in step S14B, the in-camera video recording control unit 1C controls the in-camera RC Video captured by (or video inside the vehicle acquired by the drive recorder R) The data is recorded in the storage unit R1. Furthermore, in step S15B, the infrared LED operation control unit 1D controls the movement of the infrared LEDRD. Allow the creation.

[0038] Furthermore, in step S16B, the microphone audio recording control unit 1E uses the microphone RE to... The collected and converted audio data from inside the vehicle is recorded in the memory unit R1. Furthermore, in step S17B, the speaker output control unit 1F outputs sound from the speaker RF. Performs voice output control. Furthermore, in step S18B, the LCD control unit 1G controls the LCD (liquid crystal display) This controls the display of images and other content using RG. Furthermore, in step S19B, the touch panel control unit 1H controls the touch panel RH I will carry out the task. Furthermore, in step S20B, the fan operation control unit 1I operates the fan RI. .

[0039] Furthermore, in step S21B, the built-in battery power supply control unit 1J controls the built-in battery The RJ port does not supply power to the components of the drive recorder R. Furthermore, in step S22B, the GPS signal acquisition control unit 1K communicates to the GPS receiver RK. Receive GPS signals. Furthermore, in step S23B, the acceleration sensor output signal acquisition control unit 1L performs an acceleration sensor Acquire the output signal of the RL sensor. Furthermore, in step S24B, the LTE data communication control unit 1M communicates the LTE wireless communication The LTE data communication unit (RM) is used to perform data communication using the specified standard. Furthermore, in step S25B, the VoIP voice data communication control unit 1N communicates to VoIP The voice data communication is performed by the VoIP voice data communication unit RN. Furthermore, in step S26B, the ADAS function control unit 1O controls the driver assistance function ADA Provided to the S function unit RO. Furthermore, in step S27A, the DMS function control unit 1P controls the driver monitoring function of the DMS Provide it to the Functional Unit (RP).

[0040] Figure 6 shows the state in which the mode of switch R2 switches between installation mode and removal mode. This diagram illustrates an example of the settings data for the drive recorder R in a combined scenario. In the example shown in Figure 6, when the routine shown in Figure 6 starts, switch R2 enters mounting mode. (That is, 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 the steps in Figures 4 and 5). (Executes processes such as those in steps S12B to S27B) Next, in step S1, switch R2 enters removal mode (that is, drive The operation of removing the drive recorder R from the vehicle was performed by the user of the drive recorder R. (ru). Therefore, in step S2, the setting save / restore control unit 1U determines that the drive recorder R It retains the setting data (normal recording data) from when normal recording was being performed, and that setting data (normal The regular recording data is saved (stored) in the memory unit R1. For details, the front camera RA and rear camera are used. Camera image information such as white balance setting data for camera RB and in-camera RC, It is stored in memory unit R1. Furthermore, for example, the ADAS function unit RO provides driver assistance functions. Other configuration data, such as the settings data, is stored in the memory unit R1.

[0041] Next, the drive recorder R, which was removed from the vehicle, is given to the user of the drive recorder R. Therefore, it is used. 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 (that is, the settings of the drive recorder R change). (For example, by using the front camera RA, the front camera RA's The white balance setting will change. Furthermore, while using the drive recorder R that has been removed from the vehicle, the ADAS function unit RO is driving No support functions are provided. Therefore, in step S3, the settings for drive recorder R are The settings will be updated so that the ADAS function unit RO does not provide driver assistance functions.

[0042] Next, in step S4, the drive recorder R is installed in the vehicle and the switch is turned on. The R2 mode switches to mounting mode. Furthermore, in step S4, the setting save / restore control unit 1U, in step S2, the storage unit R Restore the settings of the drive recorder R saved in step 1. In detail, in step S4, the front White balance setting data for camera RA, rear camera RB, and front camera RC, etc. Camera image information is restored. Furthermore, in step S4, in step S2, memory unit R For example, the ADAS function unit RO, which is stored in 1, has settings data for providing driver assistance functions. Other configuration data, such as the above, will be restored.

[0043] As described above, in a 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 will be used as a drive recorder R. This disables or restricts the circuit, such as stopping a function. Therefore, the amount of power supplied from the built-in battery RJ can be reduced, and the built-in battery This can make the RJ last longer. Furthermore, the power consumption of the drive recorder R can be reduced, and the drive recorder R's main This can suppress heat generation from the body's exterior, reducing the risk of low-temperature burns for users of the drive recorder. It is possible to eliminate the scaffolding. Furthermore, since there will be no disconnected states for unused circuits, there will be no undefined data, thus preventing malfunctions. It can be suppressed. As described above, the recording control device 1 of the first embodiment is a drive that can be attached to and removed from the vehicle. It is installed in the Recorder R and provides specific functions to the specific function unit that provides specific functions other than recording. It can be said that it is equipped with a specific function control unit that controls whether or not to allow it. The unit, when the drive recorder R is removed from the vehicle, will perform a specific function in the specific function unit. Without providing the drive recorder R, when it is installed in the vehicle, the specific function unit It can be said that it provides a specific function. Specific functions include, for example, acceleration applied to the vehicle or acceleration applied to the drive recorder R. Function to acquire the output signal of the acceleration sensor RL which detects the degree, and to send the GPS signal to the GPS receiver RK. Function to receive the signal, driver assistance function by ADAS function unit RO, DMS function unit RP Driver monitoring function, function to cool the drive recorder R with a fan RI, rear view video recording A function to record video captured by the rear camera RB for imaging, and an in-car video capture function This includes features such as recording images captured by the MEREA RC. The "function to allow the GPS receiver RK to receive GPS signals" is not included in the "specific functions". That's fine. The recording control device 1 of the first embodiment operates when the drive recorder R is removed from the vehicle. In addition, playback of videos recorded by the dashcam R may be prohibited.

[0044] In another example of a 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, the exterior surface of the drive recorder R When the temperature exceeds a threshold (e.g., 40°C, 43°C, 45°C, etc.), the recording control device 1 This disables all functions of the drive recorder R except those related to recording, and the drive recorder R The recording quality may be controlled to a predetermined level or lower until the temperature of the exterior surface falls below a threshold.

[0045] <Second Embodiment> A second embodiment of the recording control device and program of the present invention will be described below. The recording control device 1 of the second embodiment is the same as the recording control device of the first embodiment described above, except as described later. It is configured in the same way as device 1. Therefore, according to the recording control device 1 of the second embodiment, Except for the points described above, it can achieve the same effects as the recording control device 1 of the first embodiment described above. Cut.

[0046] As described above, in a drive recorder R to which the recording control device 1 of the first embodiment is applied, The acceleration sensor RL is equipped 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, acceleration sensors The sensor RL is not installed in the drive recorder R, and the drive recorder R is not installed in the vehicle. The output signal of the acceleration sensor (i.e., the acceleration sensor that detects the acceleration acting on the vehicle) Obtain it.

[0047] In the drive recorder R to which the recording control device 1 of the second embodiment is applied, the acceleration sensor output Whether or not the force signal acquisition control unit 1L acquires the output signal from the acceleration sensor installed in the vehicle. Execute the control. When the drive recorder R is removed from the vehicle, the acceleration sensor output signal acquisition method Unit 1L does not acquire the output signal from the acceleration sensor installed in the vehicle. Therefore, dry When the brake recorder R is removed from the vehicle, the output signal from the acceleration sensor is acquired. Consequently, the risk of an accident being mistakenly determined to have occurred can be reduced. In other words, to perform appropriate control when the drive recorder R is removed from the vehicle. It is possible. On the other hand, if the drive recorder R is installed in the vehicle, the acceleration sensor output signal The signal acquisition control unit 1L acquires the output signal from the acceleration sensor installed in the vehicle.

[0048] The embodiments for carrying out the present invention have been described above using examples, but the present invention is The invention is not limited in any way to these embodiments, and will not depart from the spirit of the present invention. Various modifications and substitutions can be made. The configurations described in each embodiment and example above You may combine the characters as appropriate.

[0049] Furthermore, each of the recording control device 1 or drive recorder R in the above-described embodiment is equipped with The entire function of the unit, or a part of it, is a program that computes the program to realize these functions. The data is recorded on a readable recording medium, and the program recorded on this recording medium is compiled. This can also be achieved by loading it into a computer system and executing it. "Computer system" includes hardware such as the operating system and peripheral devices. Furthermore, "computer-readable recording media" refers to flexible disks and magneto-optical media. Portable media such as disks, ROMs, and CD-ROMs, and hardware built into computer systems. This refers to storage devices such as disks. Furthermore, it refers to "computer-readable recording media." This involves transmitting programs via networks such as the internet or communication lines such as telephone lines. Like a communication line in such a case, something that dynamically holds a program for a short period of time, in that case Like volatile memory inside a computer system that acts as a server or client, at a certain time It may also include programs that hold intermediate programs. Furthermore, the above programs have the functions described above. It may be intended to accomplish only a part of the aforementioned functions, and furthermore, the computer system It is also acceptable if it can be achieved by combining it with programs already recorded in the program. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0050] 1...Recording control device, 1A...Front camera video recording control unit, 1B...Rear camera video recording control unit 1C...In-camera video recording control unit, 1D...Infrared LED operation control unit, 1E...Microphone sound Voice recording control unit, 1F... Speaker output control unit, 1G... LCD control unit, 1H... Touch panel control unit Unit 1I: Fan operation control unit, Unit 1J: Built-in battery power supply control unit, Unit 1K: GPS signal Acquisition control unit, 1L...Accelerometer output signal acquisition control unit, 1M...LTE data communication control unit, 1N...VoIP voice data communication control unit, 1O...ADAS function control unit, 1P...DMS function control unit 1Q...Front camera video playback control unit, 1R...Rear camera video playback control unit, 1S... In-camera video playback control unit, 1T...microphone audio playback control unit, 1U...settings 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…Accelerometer, 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 recorder that is detachable from a vehicle, If the recorder is removed and the temperature of the recorder's exterior surface exceeds a threshold, the recording quality is controlled to a predetermined level or lower until the temperature of the recorder's exterior surface falls below the threshold. Recording and control device.

2. The computer installed in the recorder, which is detachable from the vehicle, If the recorder is removed and the temperature of the recorder's exterior surface exceeds a threshold, the recording quality is controlled to a predetermined level or lower until the temperature of the recorder's exterior surface falls below the threshold. program.

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