Mobile device control system and mobile device control system

Abstract

The process of the mobile device receiving and changing the settings of predetermined functions from a communication device is executed while suppressing the power consumption of the mobile device during the waiting time when it is started up and during periods of non-use. [Solution] The mobile device control device 1 is equipped with a power supply control unit 32 that, in power-on mode, supplies power to the communication unit 30, the first control unit 10, and the second control unit 50, and in power-off mode, supplies power to the communication unit 30 and restricts the power supply to the first control unit 10 and the second control unit 50 to enter a communication standby state. In the communication standby state, when the communication unit 30 receives an updated value of the function setting transmitted from the communication device 90, it supplies power to the first control unit 10 to enable the first control unit to perform the function setting update process, and after the first control unit completes the function setting update process, it restricts the power supply to the first control unit 10 to return to the communication standby state.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a movement control device.

Background Art

[0002] Conventionally, there is known a technique in which a set value of a function provided in a vehicle is stored in a storage unit of a communication terminal, and when the vehicle is started, communication is performed between the vehicle and the communication terminal, so that the vehicle receives the set value from the communication terminal and sets the set value in the vehicle (see, for example, Patent Document 1). According to the above technique, a user who gets on the vehicle does not need to operate the in-vehicle device to input the set value of the vehicle function, so the operation burden on the user is reduced.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0003]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] By the way, when performing a process of receiving a set value of a function from a communication terminal and setting the function of the vehicle when the vehicle is started, as in the technique described in Patent Document 1 above, there is a disadvantage that a waiting time at the time of vehicle start occurs by performing the process at the time of vehicle start. Therefore, it is conceivable to perform communication between the vehicle and the communication terminal at a timing before the vehicle is started and preset the set value of the vehicle. However, in this case, there is a disadvantage that the power consumption of the vehicle during the non-use period increases by starting the vehicle in the non-use state and setting the set value of the vehicle function. Therefore, an object of the present application is to execute a process of receiving and changing a set value of a predetermined function provided in a moving body such as a vehicle from a communication device while suppressing the waiting time at the time of moving body start and suppressing the power consumption of the moving body during the non-use period. This invention aims to improve the operability of mobile vehicles in order to solve the above-mentioned problems. Ultimately, it will contribute to further improving traffic safety and the development of a sustainable transportation system. [Means for solving the problem]

[0005] As a first embodiment for achieving the above objective, the mobile body includes: a storage unit that stores function setting values, which are setting values ​​for predetermined functions provided in the mobile body; a communication unit that communicates with an external communication device of the mobile body; a first control unit that, when the communication unit receives an updated value of the function setting value transmitted from the communication device, performs a function setting value update process to change the function setting value stored in the storage unit to the updated value; a second control unit that changes the setting of the predetermined function based on the function setting value stored in the storage unit; a power supply control unit that controls the power supply to the communication unit, the first control unit, and the second control unit; and a mobile body that switches between a power-on mode and a power-off mode in response to a power-on and power-off operation by the user of the mobile body. A mobile device control device comprising a power mode switching unit, wherein the power supply control unit supplies power to the communication unit, the first control unit and the second control unit in the power-on mode, supplies power to the communication unit in the power-off mode, restricting the power supply to the first control unit and the second control unit to a communication standby state, and in the communication standby state, when the communication unit receives an updated value of the function setting value transmitted from the communication device, it supplies power to the first control unit to enable the first control unit to perform the function setting value update process, and after the first control unit completes the function setting value update process, it restricts the power supply to the first control unit to return to the communication standby state.

[0006] In the above-described mobile device control device, the first control unit may transmit the function setting value stored in the storage unit to the second control unit when the power mode switching unit switches from the power off mode to the power on mode, and the second control unit may change the setting of the predetermined function based on the function setting value received from the first control unit.

[0007] In the above-described mobile body control device, the mobile body has a plurality of predetermined functions and comprises a plurality of second control units that correspond individually to the plurality of predetermined functions, and the first control unit individually performs a function setting value update process for the function setting values ​​of the plurality of predetermined functions, and transmits the function setting values ​​that have been changed by the function setting value update process and stored in the storage unit only to the second control unit among the plurality of second control units that corresponds to the function setting value for which the function setting value update process has been performed.

[0008] In the above-described mobile device control device, the mobile device is used by multiple users, the communication unit receives update value data from the communication device, which includes user identification information set individually for each of the multiple users and the update value, the first control unit, upon receiving the update value data, changes the function setting value stored in the storage unit to the update value included in the update value data, associates it with the user identification information included in the update value data, and stores it in the storage unit, and the second control unit changes the setting of the predetermined function for each of the multiple users based on the function setting value stored in the storage unit in association with the user identification information.

[0009] In the above-described mobile device control device, the first control unit may be configured to recognize the user identification information, which is the user identification information set for the user who performed the power-on switching operation, when the power mode switching unit switches from the power-off mode to the power-on mode, and transmit the function setting value stored in the storage unit in association with the user identification information to the second control unit.

[0010] As a second embodiment for achieving the above objective, a mobile body control system comprising a mobile body control device provided on a mobile body and a communication device for communicating with the mobile body control device, wherein the mobile body control device includes a storage unit for storing function setting values ​​which are setting values ​​for predetermined functions provided on the mobile body, a communication unit for communicating with the communication device outside the mobile body, a first control unit for executing a function setting value update process which changes the function setting value stored in the storage unit to the updated value when the communication unit receives an updated value of the function setting value transmitted from the communication device, a second control unit for changing the setting of the predetermined function based on the function setting value stored in the storage unit, a power supply control unit for controlling the power supply to the communication unit, the first control unit and the second control unit, and the power on and power off by the user of the mobile body. A mobile body control system is provided which includes a power mode switching unit that switches the mobile body between a power-on mode and a power-off mode in response to a switching operation, the power supply control unit supplies power to the communication unit, the first control unit and the second control unit in the power-on mode, and supplies power to the communication unit in the power-off mode, thereby restricting the power supply to the first control unit and the second control unit to a communication standby state, and when the communication unit receives an updated value of the function setting value transmitted from the communication device in the communication standby state, it supplies power to the first control unit to enable the first control unit to perform the function setting value update process, and after the first control unit completes the function setting value update process, it restricts the power supply to the first control unit to return to the communication standby state. [Effects of the Invention]

[0011] According to the above-described mobile device control device and mobile device control system, the process by which the mobile device receives and changes the setting values ​​of predetermined functions provided in the mobile device from a communication device can be performed while suppressing the waiting time when the mobile device is started up and suppressing the power consumption of the mobile device during periods of non-use. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0012] [Figure 1] Figure 1 is a diagram showing the configuration of a mobile control device. [Figure 2] Figure 2 is an explanatory diagram illustrating how function settings are saved in the central ECU and local ECU. [Figure 3] Figure 3 is a flowchart of the power supply control in power-off mode. [Figure 4] Figure 4 is an explanatory diagram of the communication standby state in power-off mode. [Figure 5] Figure 5 is an explanatory diagram of the function setting value update process by the central ECU in power-off mode. [Figure 6] Figure 6 is a flowchart showing the process of transmitting function settings when switching from power-off mode to power-on mode. [Figure 7] Figure 7 illustrates the process of sending updated function settings from the central ECU to the local ECU. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0013] [1. Configuration of the mobile control device] Referring to Figure 1, the configuration of the mobile device control device 1 of this embodiment will be described. The mobile device control device 1 is mounted on a vehicle 100 and controls the operation of the vehicle 100. The vehicle 100 corresponds to the mobile device of this disclosure. The mobile device of this disclosure may be an aircraft, a ship, or the like, in addition to a vehicle. The vehicle 100 is equipped with a battery 2, which is the power source for the electrical equipment installed in the vehicle 100, and an SS (start / stop) switch 3 that instructs the starting and stopping of the vehicle 100 (power on and power off).

[0014] Furthermore, the vehicle 100 is equipped with a driver's seat 70 with an electric actuator for adjusting the seating position (forward / backward, up / down, seatback angle, etc.), a steering wheel 71 with an electric actuator for adjusting the tilt and telescopic position, an ADAS (Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems) 72, and a touch panel display 5. The adjustment functions of the driver's seat 70, the adjustment functions of the steering wheel 71, the function for changing the setting parameters of the ADAS, and the function for changing the display pattern of the display screen of the display 5 correspond to the specified functions of this disclosure, and the setting values ​​of these functions correspond to the function setting values ​​of this disclosure. Note that the specified functions of this disclosure are not limited to these functions, and may also include temperature setting functions and airflow setting functions for the air conditioning system, etc.

[0015] The mobile device control device 1 comprises a central ECU 10, a communication unit 30, a power mode switching unit 31, a power supply control unit 32, a first local ECU 50a, a second local ECU 50b, a third local ECU 50c, and a fourth local ECU 50d. The central ECU 10 corresponds to the first control unit of this disclosure. The first local ECU 50a, the second local ECU 50b, the third local ECU 50c, and the fourth local ECU 50d correspond to the second control unit of this disclosure. Hereinafter, the first local ECU 50a, the second local ECU 50b, the third local ECU 50c, and the fourth local ECU 50d will also be collectively referred to as local ECU 50. Furthermore, the memories 51a to 51d provided in the first local ECU 50a, the second local ECU 50b, the third local ECU 50c, and the fourth local ECU 50d will also be collectively referred to as memory 51.

[0016] The communication unit 30 communicates with a mobile body management server 210 that manages the usage status of a mobile body such as the vehicle 100 via a communication network 200, and a mobile terminal 90 or the like used by the user U of the vehicle 100. The mobile terminal 90 corresponds to the communication device of the present disclosure, and the mobile terminal 90 and the movement control device 1 constitute a movement control system 110. Note that the communication between the communication unit 30 and the mobile terminal 90 may be performed by direct communication without going through the communication network 200. The mobile terminal 90 is a smart key, a smartphone, a mobile phone, or the like.

[0017] The central ECU 10 is a control unit including a processor 11 and a memory 12, and the local ECU 50 is also a control unit including a processor and a memory 51. The central ECU 10, the communication unit 30, the local ECU 50, and the power supply control unit 32 are connected by a communication bus 40 and communicate with each other. The power mode switching unit 31 switches the vehicle 100 between the power-on mode and the power-off mode according to the power-on operation and the power-off operation of the SS switch 3. The power supply control unit 32 controls the supply and stop of power to the central ECU 10 and the local ECU 50 (corresponding to the limitation of the present disclosure) according to the switching between the power-on mode and the power-off mode. Note that the power supply to the local ECU 50 may be limited to a state where a minute amount of power is supplied without completely stopping it.

[0018] The central ECU 10 recognizes the user ID (identification) of the user U who has boarded the vehicle 100 by obtaining the user ID of the user U through communication with the mobile terminal 90 held by the user U. The user ID corresponds to the user identification information of the present disclosure.

[0019] The first local ECU 50a changes the function setting value, which is the set value of the seat position adjustment function, according to the operation of adjusting the position of the driver's seat (such as operating the adjustment switch) by the user U, and stores it in the memory 51a. In the memory 51a, as shown in M2 of FIG. 2, the function setting values FsdL11 to FsdL13 for a plurality of users (here, the case of three users is exemplified) who use the vehicle 100 are stored in association with the user IDs of each user. When the user U gets on the vehicle 100 and turns on the power of the SS switch 3, the first local ECU 50a changes the set position of the driver's seat based on the function setting value corresponding to the user ID of the user U stored in the memory 51a.

[0020] The second local ECU 50b changes the function setting value, which is the set value of the steering position adjustment function, according to the operation of adjusting the operation position of the steering 71 (such as operating the adjustment switch) by the user U, and stores it in the memory 51b. In the memory 51b, similar to the above-described memory 51a, the function setting values of the steering 71 for a plurality of users are stored. When the user U gets on the vehicle 100 and turns on the power of the SS switch 3, the second local ECU 50b changes the set position of the steering 71 based on the function setting value corresponding to the user U stored in the memory 51b.

[0021] The third local ECU 50c changes the function setting value, which is the set value of the variable parameter of the ADAS 72, according to the operation of setting the variable parameter of the ADAS 72 by the user U, and stores it in the memory 51c. The variable parameters are the inter-vehicle distance from the preceding vehicle in ACC (Adaptive Cruise Control), the time from the detection of the preceding vehicle to the notification in the preceding vehicle start notification, and the like. In the memory 51c, similar to the above-described memory 51a, the function setting values of the ADAS 72 for a plurality of users are stored. When the user U gets on the vehicle 100 and turns on the power of the SS switch 3, the third local ECU 50c changes the variable parameter of the ADAS 72 based on the function setting value corresponding to the user U stored in the memory 51c.

[0022] The fourth local ECU 50d changes the function setting value, which is the setting value for the display pattern of the display 5, in response to the user U's selection operation of the display pattern of the display 5, and saves it to memory 51d. Memory 51d stores the setting function values ​​for the display 5 for multiple users, similar to memory 51a described above. When user U gets into the vehicle 100 and turns on the power of the SS switch 3, the fourth local ECU 50d sets the display pattern of the display 5 based on the function setting value corresponding to user U stored in memory 51d.

[0023] Furthermore, user U can change the function settings of the driver's seat 70, steering wheel 71, ADAS 72, and display 5 by running a remote control application for the vehicle 100 installed on the mobile terminal 90. In this case, the changed function settings (updated function settings) and update value data Rni, which includes user U's user ID, are transmitted to the vehicle 100 via the communication network 200. Alternatively, the update value data Rni may be transmitted from the mobile terminal 90 to the vehicle 100 via the mobile device management server 210.

[0024] The central ECU 10 performs a function setting value update process, which records and saves the received update value data Rni in the function setting value data 21 in memory 12, associating it with the user ID, for each user ID, as shown in M1 of Figure 2. The central ECU 10 then sends the update value data Rni recorded in the function setting value data 21 to the local ECU 50 that controls the corresponding function. The local ECU 50, upon receiving the update value data Rni, changes the function setting value stored in memory 51 to the update value contained in the update value data Rni.

[0025] [2. Processing in power-off mode] The processing of the power supply control unit 32 in power-off mode will be explained according to the flowchart shown in Figure 3. When in power-off mode, the power supply control unit 32 repeatedly executes the processing shown in the flowchart in Figure 3.

[0026] In step S1 of Figure 3, the power supply control unit 32 repeatedly performs a process to determine whether the communication unit 30 has received the updated value data Rni from the mobile device management server 210 (communication standby state), and proceeds to step S2 when it receives the updated value data Rni. Here, Figure 4 shows the power supply control mode in the communication standby state, where the power supply control unit 32 stops supplying power from the battery 2 to the central ECU 10 and local ECU 50 and supplies power only to the communication unit 30. This reduces power consumption in power-off mode.

[0027] In step S2, the power supply control unit 32 starts supplying power to the central ECU 10. This starts up the central ECU 10, enabling it to perform the function setting value update process. Here, Figure 5 shows the mode in which the central ECU 10 performs the function setting value update process in power-off mode. The power supply control unit 32 maintains the state in which the power supply to the local ECU 50 is stopped and supplies power to the central ECU 10.

[0028] As a result, the central ECU 10 starts up, and the central ECU 10 acquires the update value data Rni received by the communication unit 30 via the communication bus 40, and executes a function setting value update process, which changes the saved value of the corresponding function setting value in the function setting value data 21 to the updated value based on the user ID and update value contained in the update value data Rni, as shown in callout B1.

[0029] The central ECU 10 records the update status of each function setting value in the function setting value data 21 by the value of flag f (0 or 1), as shown in M1 in Figure 2. Specifically, the central ECU 10 sets flag f to "1" when an updated function setting value is updated, and sets flag f to "0" when it transmits the updated function setting value to the corresponding local ECU 50, as will be described later. This makes it possible to determine whether the updated function setting value has been transmitted to the corresponding local ECU 50 (f=0) or has not yet been transmitted (f=1) by checking the value of flag f for each function setting value.

[0030] In the following step S3, the power supply control unit 32 communicates with the central ECU 10 to determine whether the function setting value update process by the central ECU 10 has been completed. If the function setting value update process by the central ECU 10 has been completed, the process proceeds to step S4. In step S4, the power supply control unit 32 stops supplying power to the central ECU 10, thereby returning the mobile device control device 1 to a communication standby state.

[0031] As shown in the flowchart in Figure 3, in power-off mode, power is supplied to the central ECU 10 only during the period when the communication unit 30 receives the updated value data Rni and the central ECU 10 performs the function setting value update process. During other periods, the power supply to the central ECU 10 is kept off. This suppresses the power consumption of the mobile device control device 1 in power-off mode.

[0032] [3. Processing when switching from power-off mode to power-on mode] Next, we will explain the process performed by the central ECU 10 when switching from power-off mode to power-on mode, following the flowchart shown in Figure 6. In step S10 of Figure 6, the central ECU 10 recognizes the user ID of user U (hereinafter referred to as the passenger) who boarded the vehicle 100 and performed the power-on operation of the SS switch 3.

[0033] In the following step S11, the central ECU 10 refers to the function setting value data 21 in memory 12 to determine whether or not there are updated function setting values ​​(function setting values ​​with flag f=1 in M1 shown in Figure 2). If there are updated function setting values, the central ECU 10 proceeds to step S20; otherwise, it proceeds to step S12.

[0034] In step S20, the central ECU 10 determines whether the updated function setting corresponds to the passenger's user ID. If the updated function setting corresponds to the passenger's user ID, the central ECU 10 proceeds to step S21; otherwise, it proceeds to step S12.

[0035] For example, in the M1 example in Figure 2, the flag f of the driver's seat function setting value Fsd11 corresponding to the user ID Uid1 is set to "1". Therefore, when the passenger's user ID is Uid1, the central ECU 10 proceeds from step S20 to step S21. Then, in step S21, the central ECU 10 sends the updated function setting value Fsd11 corresponding to the passenger to the first local ECU 50a corresponding to the updated function setting value.

[0036] Upon receiving the function setting value Fsd11 from the central ECU 10, the first local ECU 50a updates FsdL11, which is stored in association with user ID-Uid1, to Fsd11, as shown in M2 of Figure 2.

[0037] Here, Figure 7 shows the state in which the power supply control unit 32 switches from power-off mode to power-on mode and supplies power to the central ECU 10 and local ECU 50, and the central ECU 10 transmits the update value Fsd11 to the first local ECU 50a. As shown in the callout B3, the first local ECU 50a updates the function setting value FsdL11 of the driver's seat 70, which corresponds to the user ID-Uid1 and is stored in memory 51a, using the received update value Fsd11.

[0038] Thus, when the central ECU 10 performs a function setting update process in power-off mode, it sends the function setting to the local ECU 50 when it switches to power-on mode only when a user corresponding to the updated function setting is in the vehicle, and only to the local ECU 50a corresponding to the updated function setting, rather than to all local ECUs 50. This reduces the amount of communication between the central ECU 10 and the local ECUs 50, and allows for efficient updating of the function setting stored in the memory 51 of the local ECUs 50.

[0039] [4. Other Embodiments] In the above embodiment, as shown in Figure 6, the central ECU 10 transmitted the updated function settings to the local ECU only when it updated the function settings corresponding to the passenger. In another embodiment, the updated function settings may be transmitted from the central ECU 10 to the local ECU 50 without identifying the passenger's user ID.

[0040] In the above embodiment, as shown in Figure 6, the central ECU 10 transmitted the updated function setting value only to the local ECU 50 corresponding to the updated function setting value. In another embodiment, the corresponding function setting value recorded in the function setting value data 21 may be transmitted to all local ECU 50.

[0041] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram showing the configuration of the mobile device control device 1 divided according to its main processing content, in order to facilitate understanding of the present invention. The mobile device control device 1 may be configured by other divisions. Furthermore, the processing of each component may be performed by one hardware unit or by multiple hardware units. Also, the processing of each component shown in Figures 3 and 6 may be performed by one program or by multiple programs.

[0042] [5. Configurations supported by the above embodiment] The above embodiment is a specific example of the following configuration.

[0043] (Configuration 1) A storage unit that stores function setting values, which are setting values ​​for predetermined functions provided in the mobile unit; a communication unit that communicates with an external communication device of the mobile unit; a first control unit that, when the communication unit receives an updated value of the function setting value transmitted from the communication device, performs a function setting value update process to change the function setting value stored in the storage unit to the updated value; a second control unit that changes the setting of the predetermined function based on the function setting value stored in the storage unit; a power supply control unit that controls the power supply to the communication unit, the first control unit, and the second control unit; and a power mode that switches the mobile unit between power-on mode and power-off mode in response to a power-on and power-off operation by the user of the mobile unit. A mobile device control device comprising a switch unit, wherein the power supply control unit supplies power to the communication unit, the first control unit and the second control unit in the power-on mode, supplies power to the communication unit and stops the power supply to the first control unit and the second control unit in the power-off mode, and in the communication standby state, when the communication unit receives the updated value of the function setting value transmitted from the communication device, it supplies power to the first control unit to enable the first control unit to perform the function setting value update process, and after the first control unit completes the function setting value update process, it stops the power supply to the first control unit and returns to the communication standby state. According to the mobile device control device of configuration 1, the process of the mobile device receiving and changing the setting values ​​of predetermined functions provided in the mobile device from a communication device can be performed while suppressing the waiting time when the mobile device is started up and suppressing the power consumption of the mobile device during periods of non-use.

[0044] (Configuration 2) The mobile device control device according to Configuration 1, wherein the first control unit transmits the function setting value stored in the storage unit to the second control unit when the power mode switching unit switches from the power off mode to the power on mode, and the second control unit changes the setting of the predetermined function based on the function setting value received from the first control unit. According to the mobile device control device of configuration 2, when the mobile device switches from power-off mode to power-on mode, the updated function setting value is transmitted from the first control unit to the second control unit, thereby enabling the second control unit to quickly set a predetermined function.

[0045] (Configuration 3) The mobile body control device according to Configuration 2, wherein the mobile body has a plurality of predetermined functions and comprises a plurality of second control units that correspond individually to the plurality of predetermined functions, the first control unit individually performs a function setting value update process for the function setting values ​​of the plurality of predetermined functions, and transmits the function setting values ​​that have been changed by the function setting value update process and stored in the storage unit only to the second control unit among the plurality of second control units that corresponds to the function setting value for which the function setting value update process has been performed. According to the mobile control device of configuration 3, by limiting the transmission of function setting values ​​from the first control unit to the second control unit corresponding to the updated function setting value, the amount of communication between the first control unit and multiple second control units can be reduced, and the increase in waiting time when the mobile unit is started due to communication can be suppressed.

[0046] (Configuration 4) A mobile device control device according to any one of Configurations 1 to 3, wherein the mobile device is used by a plurality of users, the communication unit receives update value data from the communication device, which includes user identification information set individually for the plurality of users and the update value, the first control unit, upon receiving the update value data, changes the function setting value stored in the storage unit to the update value included in the update value data, associates it with the user identification information included in the update value data, and stores it in the storage unit, and the second control unit changes the setting of the predetermined function for each of the plurality of users based on the function setting value stored in the storage unit in association with the user identification information. According to the mobile device control device of configuration 4, when a mobile device is used by multiple users, the settings of predetermined functions corresponding to each user can be changed for each user.

[0047] (Configuration 5) The mobile device control device according to Configuration 4, wherein the first control unit, when switched from the power off mode to the power on mode by the power mode switching unit, recognizes the user identification information, which is the user identification information set for the user who performed the power on switching operation, and transmits the function setting value stored in the storage unit in association with the user identification information to the second control unit. According to the mobile device control device of configuration 5, the transmission of function setting values ​​from the first control unit to the second control unit is limited to when the function setting value corresponding to the user identification information of the user who boarded the mobile device and performed the power-on switching operation is updated. This reduces the amount of communication between the first control unit and the multiple second control units, and also suppresses the increase in waiting time when the mobile device is started up due to communication.

[0048] (Configuration 6) A mobile control system comprising a mobile control device provided on a mobile body, and a communication device that communicates with the mobile control device, wherein the mobile control device includes a storage unit that stores function setting values ​​which are setting values ​​for predetermined functions provided on the mobile body, a communication unit that communicates with the communication device outside the mobile body, a first control unit that performs a function setting value update process to change the function setting value stored in the storage unit to the updated value when the communication unit receives an updated value of the function setting value transmitted from the communication device, a second control unit that changes the setting of the predetermined function based on the function setting value stored in the storage unit, a power supply control unit that controls the power supply to the communication unit, the first control unit and the second control unit, and a power on / off switch for the user of the mobile body A mobile body control system comprising: a power mode switching unit that switches the mobile body between a power-on mode and a power-off mode in response to a change operation, wherein the power supply control unit supplies power to the communication unit, the first control unit and the second control unit in the power-on mode, and in the power-off mode supplies power to the communication unit, restricting the power supply to the first control unit and the second control unit to a communication standby state, and in the communication standby state, when the communication unit receives an updated value of the function setting value transmitted from the communication device, it supplies power to the first control unit to enable the first control unit to perform the function setting value update process, and after the first control unit completes the function setting value update process, it restricts the power supply to the first control unit to return to the communication standby state. According to the mobile control system of configuration 6, the process by which the mobile control device receives and changes the setting values ​​of predetermined functions provided in the mobile unit from a communication device can be performed while suppressing the waiting time when the mobile unit is started up and suppressing the power consumption of the mobile unit during periods of non-use. [Explanation of symbols]

[0049] 1...Mobile device control unit, 2...Battery, 3...SS switch, 5...Display, 10...Central ECU (first control unit), 11...Processor, 12...Memory, 20...Program, 21...Function setting value data, 30...Communication unit, 31...Power mode switching unit, 32...Power supply control unit, 50a...First local ECU, 50b...Second local ECU, 50c...Third local ECU, 50d...Fourth local ECU, 70...Driver's seat, 71...Steering wheel, 72...ADAS, 90...Mobile terminal, 100...Vehicle (mobile device), 110...Mobile device control system, 200...Communication network, 210...Mobile device management server, U...User.

Claims

1. A storage unit that stores function setting values, which are the setting values ​​for predetermined functions provided in the mobile unit, A communication unit that communicates with an external communication device of the aforementioned mobile body, When the communication unit receives the updated value of the function setting value transmitted from the communication device, a first control unit executes a function setting value update process to change the function setting value stored in the storage unit to the updated value. A second control unit that changes the setting of the predetermined function based on the function setting value stored in the storage unit, The communication unit, the first control unit, and the power supply control unit which controls the power supply to the second control unit, A power mode switching unit that switches the mobile device between a power-on mode and a power-off mode in response to a power-on and power-off operation performed by the user of the mobile device, A mobile control device comprising, The power supply control unit, In the aforementioned power-on mode, power is supplied to the communication unit, the first control unit, and the second control unit. In the power-off mode, power is supplied to the communication unit, and power is restricted to the first and second control units, creating a communication standby state. In the communication standby state, when the communication unit receives the updated value of the function setting transmitted from the communication device, power is supplied to the first control unit, enabling the first control unit to perform the function setting update process. After the first control unit completes the function setting update process, power is restricted to the first control unit, returning to the communication standby state. Mobile device control system.

2. When the first control unit switches from the power off mode to the power on mode by the power mode switching unit, it transmits the function setting value stored in the storage unit to the second control unit. The second control unit changes the setting of the predetermined function based on the function setting value received from the first control unit. The mobile device control device according to claim 1.

3. The moving body has a plurality of predetermined functions, The system comprises a plurality of second control units, each individually corresponding to a plurality of predetermined functions, The first control unit is, For the function setting values ​​of multiple predetermined functions, the function setting value update process is executed individually. Of the multiple second control units, the function setting value that has been modified by the function setting value update process and stored in the storage unit is transmitted only to the second control unit corresponding to the function setting value for which the function setting value update process was executed. The mobile device control device according to claim 2.

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

5. When the power mode switching unit switches from the power off mode to the power on mode, the first control unit recognizes the user identification information, which is the user identification information set for the user who performed the power on switching operation, and transmits the function setting value stored in the storage unit in association with the user identification information to the second control unit. The mobile device control device according to claim 4.

6. A mobile control system comprising a mobile control device installed on a mobile body, and a communication device that communicates with the mobile control device, The aforementioned mobile device control device is A storage unit that stores function setting values, which are setting values ​​for predetermined functions provided in the mobile body, A communication unit that communicates with the communication device located outside the mobile body, When the communication unit receives the updated value of the function setting value transmitted from the communication device, a first control unit executes a function setting value update process to change the function setting value stored in the storage unit to the updated value. A second control unit that changes the setting of the predetermined function based on the function setting value stored in the storage unit, The communication unit, the first control unit, and the power supply control unit which controls the power supply to the second control unit, The system includes a power mode switching unit that switches the mobile unit between a power-on mode and a power-off mode in response to a power-on and power-off operation performed by the user of the mobile unit. The power supply control unit, In the aforementioned power-on mode, power is supplied to the communication unit, the first control unit, and the second control unit. In the power-off mode, power is supplied to the communication unit, and power is restricted to the first and second control units, creating a communication standby state. In the communication standby state, when the communication unit receives the updated value of the function setting transmitted from the communication device, power is supplied to the first control unit, enabling the first control unit to perform the function setting update process. After the first control unit completes the function setting update process, power is restricted to the first control unit, returning to the communication standby state. Mobile control system.

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