control device

Abstract

This device provides a control system that allows vehicle users to experience charging-related content even when the battery is not being charged. [Solution] The control device controls the vehicle. The vehicle includes a battery that stores power to drive the drive motor, a touch display that displays images and accepts operations, and a display that displays images. The control device includes a storage device and an execution device. The storage device stores charging content, including a charging image IM4 that is to be displayed on the display when the battery is being charged. When the battery is not being charged and a predetermined operation is performed on the touch display (S15:YES), in step S17, the execution device causes the charging content, including the charging image IM4, to be displayed on the display.

Description

Technical Field

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

Background Art

[0002] Patent Document 1 describes a multimedia content display device. When a display mode is selected, the multimedia content display device displays the content in the display mode.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0003]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] By the way, a multimedia content display device as described in Patent Document 1 may use, as a control device, a vehicle equipped with a battery and a display, as a control target. The battery stores electric power for driving a drive motor that is a drive source of the vehicle. In this case, the control device cannot provide charging content to the user of the vehicle unless the battery is charged.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0005] A control device for solving the above problems is a control device for controlling a vehicle that includes a battery for storing power to drive a drive motor, a touch display for displaying images and accepting operations, and a display for displaying images, and comprises a storage unit and an execution unit, wherein the storage unit stores charging content, including a charging image to be displayed on the display when the battery is being charged, and when the battery is not being charged and a predetermined operation is performed on the touch display, the execution unit causes the charging content to be displayed on the display. [Effects of the Invention]

[0006] According to the above configuration, the control unit will display charging content on the touch display when a specified operation is performed, even if the battery is not being charged. This allows the control unit to allow the vehicle user to experience charging content when a specified operation is performed, even if the battery is not being charged. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0007] [Figure 1] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram showing a vehicle in one embodiment. [Figure 2] Figure 2 is a flowchart showing the first half of the series of processes in the exhibition mode in the same embodiment. [Figure 3] Figure 3 is a flowchart showing the latter part of the series of processes in the exhibition mode in the same embodiment. [Figure 4] Figure 4 is a schematic diagram showing the state in which the closed state image is displayed on the touch display in the embodiment. [Figure 5] Figure 5 is an explanatory diagram showing the open state of the cover in the same embodiment. [Figure 6] Figure 6 is a schematic diagram showing the state in which an unplugged image is displayed on the touch display in the same embodiment. [Figure 7]Figure 7 is a schematic diagram showing the state in which the plugged-in status image is displayed on the touch display in the embodiment. [Figure 8] Figure 8 is a schematic diagram showing the state in which a charging image is displayed on the display in the embodiment. [Figure 9] Figure 9 is a schematic diagram showing the state in which the charge rate image in the charging image in the same embodiment has been changed. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0008] <One Embodiment> An embodiment of the control device will be described below with reference to the drawings. <Vehicle Overview> As shown in Figure 1, the vehicle 10 includes a drive motor 21, a battery 22, a charging device 23, a charging port 24, a cover 25, and an illumination device 26. The vehicle 10 is an electric vehicle.

[0009] The drive motor 21 is the power source for the vehicle 10. The drive motor 21 uses the power stored in the battery 22 to drive the vehicle 10. The vehicle 10 is accelerated and decelerated by the control of the drive motor 21. The battery 22 stores the power necessary to drive the drive motor 21.

[0010] The charging device 23 includes a relay that switches between connecting and disconnecting the power path from the charging port 24 to the battery 22, and a power conversion circuit. The battery 22 is charged when the charging device 23 is controlled.

[0011] The charging port 24 is a port into which a charging plug 90 is inserted to charge the battery 22 from an external power source of the vehicle 10. When the charging plug is connected to the charging port 24, the battery 22 is ready to be charged from an external power source of the vehicle 10.

[0012] The cover 25 forms part of the body of the vehicle 10. The cover 25 is moved to an open state or a closed state by an actuator (not shown). In the closed state, the cover 25 covers the charging port 24 and the illumination device 26. In the open state, the cover 25 exposes the charging port 24 and the illumination device 26 to the outside of the vehicle 10. Therefore, in the open state, the cover 25 does not prevent the charging plug 90 from being inserted into the charging port 24. That is, the open state is a state in which the charging plug 90 can be inserted into the charging port 24. Also, in the open state, the illumination device 26 is visible from the outside of the vehicle 10.

[0013] The illumination device 26 lights up to indicate that charging from the charging plug 90 to the battery 22 via the charging port 24 is in progress. The illumination device 26 has full-color LEDs.

[0014] In accordance with the charging of the battery 22, the full-color LEDs of the illumination device 26 light up. For example, when charging starts, the illumination device 26 lights up green. After a specified time has elapsed since charging started and while charging is proceeding normally, the illumination device 26 blinks green. In this case, the blinking speed of the illumination device 26 varies according to the state of charge of the battery 22. Specifically, the higher the state of charge of the battery 22, the slower the blinking speed.

[0015] When one charging plan from the charging plug 90 is completed, the illumination device 26 lights up blue. When charging is stopped due to a malfunction, the illumination device 26 lights up yellow. When an abnormality related to charging is detected, the illumination device 26 lights up red.

[0016] Vehicle 10 includes a touch display 31, a display 32, and a speaker 33. The touch display 31 displays an image and accepts a touch operation by contact such as a user's finger. The touch display 31 is located where it can be visually recognized by the driver of the vehicle 10. The touch display 31 is, for example, a center display located near the center console of the vehicle 10.

[0017] The display 32 displays an image. The display 32 is located where it can be visually recognized by the driver of the vehicle 10. The display 32 is, for example, a meter display located between the steering wheel and the windshield of the vehicle 10. The speaker 33 outputs sound inside the vehicle 10.

[0018] <Control device> Vehicle 10 includes a control device 40. The control device 40 targets the vehicle 10 for control. Specifically, the control device 40 controls charging and multimedia output in the vehicle 10. The control device 40 includes an execution device 41 which is a CPU, and a storage device 42 which is a memory.

[0019] The storage device 42 stores various programs to be executed by the execution device 41. The execution device 41 controls charging and multimedia output in the vehicle 10 by executing various programs. In this embodiment, the execution device 41 is an execution unit. The storage device 42 is a storage unit.

[0020] Regarding the charging of the vehicle 10, when the control device 40 detects that the charging plug 90 has been connected to the charging port 24, it refers to the charge level of the battery 22 and controls the charging device 23 to charge the battery 22. The control device 40 also controls the output of the illumination device 26 and the output to the display 32 in accordance with the charging of the battery 22. Specifically, the storage device 42 stores charging content CC, including a charging image IM4, which is to be displayed on the display 32 while the battery 22 is being charged. The execution device 41 outputs the charging content CC to the display 32 while the battery 22 is being charged. The charging content CC, including the charging image IM4, will be described later. The execution device 41 also turns on the illumination device 26 in accordance with the charging of the battery 22.

[0021] <Control in exhibition mode> The storage device 42 stores an exhibition program PE for providing an experience related to charging the battery 22 in the exhibition mode of the vehicle 10. The storage device 42 also stores exhibition content CE of the charging experience to be displayed on the touch display 31 when the exhibition program PE is executed. The exhibition content CE includes a closed state image IM1, an unplugged state image IM2, and an plugged state image IM3, which will be described later.

[0022] When an operation is performed in vehicle 10 to request an experience related to charging the battery 22 in the vehicle 10's display mode, the execution device 41 starts executing the display program PE, provided that vehicle 10 is not in motion and the battery 22 is not being charged.

[0023] As shown in Figure 2, when the execution device 41 starts executing the exhibition program PE, it first performs the process in step S11. In step S11, the execution device 41 displays the closed state image IM1 on the touch display 31.

[0024] As shown in Figure 4, the closed state image IM1 includes a closed cover image VC25 showing the cover 25 and a plug image V90 showing the charging plug 90. The closed state image IM1 indicates that the cover 25 is in the closed state. The closed state image IM1 includes a partial image IP1 in which the virtual set charge rate RS of the battery 22 can be changed. In this embodiment, the partial image IP1 includes an increase icon IP2 indicating a button to increase by a certain amount and a decrease icon IP3 indicating a button to decrease by a certain amount.

[0025] As shown in Figure 2, after the execution device 41 displays the closed state image IM1 on the touch display 31 in step S11, the execution device 41 proceeds to step S12. In step S12, the execution device 41 determines whether or not an operation to open the cover 25 has been performed on the touch display 31.

[0026] Specifically, when the closed cover image VC25, which shows the cover 25 in the closed state image IM1, is touched, the execution device 41 determines that an operation to open the cover 25 has been performed on the touch display 31.

[0027] If no operation to open the cover 25 is performed on the touch display 31 (S12: NO), the execution device 41 repeats the process in step S12. On the other hand, if an operation to open the cover 25 is performed on the touch display 31 (S12: YES), the execution device 41 proceeds to step S13.

[0028] In step S13, the execution device 41 opens the cover 25. As shown in Figure 5, when the execution device 41 opens the cover 25, the cover 25 becomes open. This allows the control device 40 to insert the charging plug 90 into the charging port 24 and to make the illumination device 26 visible. In this embodiment, the charging port 24 has two ports: one for normal charging and one for rapid charging.

[0029] As shown in Figure 2, after the execution device 41 opens the cover 25 in step S13, the execution device 41 proceeds to step S14. In step S14, the execution device 41 displays the uninserted state image IM2 on the touch display 31.

[0030] As shown in Figure 6, the unplugged state image IM2 includes an open cover image VO25 showing the open cover 25, a plug image V90, and a port image V24 showing the charging port 24. The unplugged state image IM2 shows the state in which the charging plug 90 is not plugged into the charging port 24. Note that the unplugged state image IM2 is an open state image showing the cover 25 in an open state.

[0031] Furthermore, the unplugged state image IM2 includes an unlit state image VF26 showing the illumination device 26 in an unlit state. Also, the unplugged state image IM2 includes a partial image IP1, similar to the closed state image IM1.

[0032] As shown in Figure 2, after the execution device 41 displays the unplugged state image IM2 on the touch display 31 in step S14, the execution device 41 proceeds to step S15. In step S15, the execution device 41 determines on the touch display 31 whether or not the operation to plug the charging plug 90 into the charging port 24 has been performed. In this embodiment, the operation to plug the charging plug 90 into the charging port 24 on the touch display 31 while the unplugged state image IM2 is displayed on the touch display 31 is the defined operation. Therefore, the unplugged state image IM2 includes the images necessary to perform the defined operation.

[0033] Specifically, the operation of inserting the charging plug 90 into the charging port 24 on the touch display 31 involves touching the plug image V90, and then sliding the touch display 31 to the port image V24 that represents the charging port 24.

[0034] If the operation to insert the charging plug 90 into the charging port 24 is not performed on the touch display 31 (S15: NO), the execution device 41 repeats the process of step S15. On the other hand, if the operation to insert the charging plug 90 into the charging port 24 is performed on the touch display 31 (S15: YES), the execution device 41 proceeds to step S16.

[0035] In step S16, the execution device 41 displays the plugged-in status image IM3 on the touch display 31. As shown in Figure 7, the plugged-in state image IM3 includes an open cover image VO25 showing the open cover 25, a plug image V90, and a port image V24 showing the charging port 24. The plugged-in state image IM3 shows the charging plug 90 plugged into the charging port 24. Note that the plugged-in state image IM3 is an open state image showing the cover 25 in the open position.

[0036] Furthermore, the plugged-in state image IM3 includes an illuminated state image VN26 showing the illuminated illumination device 26. In addition, the plugged-in state image IM3 includes a partial image IP1 showing the virtual set charge rate RS of the battery 22, and the set charge rate RS can be changed.

[0037] As shown in Figure 2, after the execution device 41 displays the plugged-in state image IM3 on the touch display 31 in step S16, the execution device 41 proceeds to step S17. In step S17, the execution device 41 displays the charging image IM4 on the display 32.

[0038] As shown in Figure 8, the charging content CC, including the charging image IM4, is displayed in display mode. The charging image IM4 indicates that the battery 22 of the vehicle 10 is being charged. The charging image IM4 includes a charge rate image IP4 showing the charge rate, a partial image IP5 showing whether or not it is being charged, a partial image IP6 showing the set charge limit value, and a partial image IP7 showing the charge plan.

[0039] In demonstration mode, the charge rate image IP4 shows the virtual charge rate RV as the charge rate. The value of the virtual charge rate RV matches the value of the set charge rate RS. Also in demonstration mode, the partial image IP6 shows the virtual charge limit as the charge limit value. Also in demonstration mode, the partial image IP7 shows the virtual charge plan as the charge plan.

[0040] In other words, when the battery 22 is not being charged and the operation to insert the charging plug 90 into the charging port 24 is performed on the touch display 31, the execution device 41 displays the charging content CC on the display 32.

[0041] As shown in Figure 2, after the execution device 41 displays the charging image IM4 on the display 32 in step S17, the execution device 41 proceeds to step S18. In step S18, the execution device 41 lights up the illumination device 26 in green.

[0042] As shown in Figure 3, after the execution device 41 lights up the illumination device 26 in green in step S18, the execution device 41 proceeds to step S19. In step S19, the execution device 41 determines whether or not an operation to change the set charge rate RS has been performed on the touch display 31.

[0043] Specifically, when the plugged-in state image IM3 is displayed and the partial image IP1, which allows the setting of the charge rate RS to be changed, is touched, the execution device 41 determines that an operation to change the set charge rate RS has been performed on the touch display 31.

[0044] The execution device 41 determines that an operation to increase the set charge rate RS has been performed when the increase icon IP2 is touched. The execution device 41 determines that an operation to decrease the set charge rate RS has been performed when the decrease icon IP3 is touched.

[0045] If no operation is performed on the touch display 31 to change the set charge level RS (S19: NO), the execution device 41 proceeds to step S24, which will be described later. On the other hand, if an operation is performed on the touch display 31 to change the set charge level RS (S19: YES), the execution device 41 proceeds to step S20.

[0046] In step S20, the execution device 41 changes the set charge rate RS of the plugged-in status image IM3 displayed on the touch display 31 in response to an operation to change the set charge rate RS.

[0047] As shown in Figure 9, for example, when the execution device 41 determines that an operation has been performed to increase the set charge rate RS, the execution device 41 changes the value of the set charge rate RS in the plug-in status image IM3 displayed on the touch display 31 from "0" to "20".

[0048] As shown in Figure 3, after the execution device 41 changes the set charge rate RS of the plugged-in state image IM3 in step S20, the execution device 41 proceeds to step S21. In step S21, the execution device 41 changes the illuminated state image VN26, which shows the illuminated illumination device 26, among the plugged-in state image IM3 displayed on the touch display 31, in accordance with the operation to change the set charge rate RS.

[0049] Specifically, when an operation is performed to increase the set charge rate RS, the execution device 41 changes the illumination state image VN26 to increase the blinking speed of the illumination device 26. On the other hand, when an operation is performed to decrease the set charge rate RS, the execution device 41 changes the illumination state image VN26 to decrease the blinking speed of the illumination device 26. After that, the execution device 41 proceeds to step S22.

[0050] In step S22, the execution device 41 changes and displays the virtual charge rate RV shown in the charge rate image IP4 of the charging image IM4 displayed on the display 32 in response to the operation to change the set charge rate RS. After that, the execution device 41 proceeds to step S23.

[0051] In step S23, the execution device 41 controls the lighting of the illumination device 26 in response to an operation that changes the set charge rate RS. In this embodiment, the execution device 41 changes the blinking speed of the illumination device 26 in response to an operation that changes the set charge rate RS. Specifically, when an operation is made to increase the set charge rate RS, the execution device 41 increases the blinking speed of the illumination device 26. On the other hand, when an operation is made to decrease the set charge rate RS, the execution device 41 decreases the blinking speed of the illumination device 26. After that, the execution device 41 proceeds to step S24.

[0052] In step S24, the execution device 41 determines on the touch display 31 whether or not an operation to remove the charging plug 90 from the charging port 24 has been performed. Specifically, when the plug image V90 is touched while the plugged-in state image IM3 is displayed, the execution device 41 determines on the touch display 31 that an operation to remove the charging plug 90 from the charging port 24 has been performed.

[0053] If the operation to remove the charging plug 90 from the charging port 24 is not performed on the touch display 31 (S24: NO), the execution device 41 returns to step S19. On the other hand, if the operation to remove the charging plug 90 from the charging port 24 is performed on the touch display 31 (S24: YES), the execution device 41 proceeds to step S25.

[0054] In step S25, the execution device 41 terminates the display of the charging image IM4 on the display 32. For example, instead of the charging image IM4, the execution device 41 displays an image that is displayed when the battery 22 is not being charged. After that, the execution device 41 proceeds to step S26.

[0055] In step S26, the execution device 41 displays the uninserted state image IM2 on the touch display 31 instead of the inserted state image IM3. After that, the execution device 41 proceeds to step S27.

[0056] In step S27, the execution device 41 turns off the illumination device 26. After that, the execution device 41 proceeds to step S28. In step S28, the execution device 41 determines whether or not an operation to close the cover 25 has been performed on the touch display 31. Specifically, when the open cover image VO25, which shows the open cover 25, is touched while the non-inserted state image IM2 is displayed, the execution device 41 determines that an operation to close the cover 25 has been performed on the touch display 31.

[0057] If the operation to close the cover 25 is not performed on the touch display 31 (S28: NO), the execution device 41 repeats the process in step S28. On the other hand, if the operation to close the cover 25 is performed on the touch display 31 (S28: YES), the execution device 41 proceeds to step S29. In step S29, the execution device 41 closes the cover 25. With this, the execution device 41 terminates this series of processes.

[0058] <Operation of this embodiment> In the above embodiment, even if the battery 22 is not charged at the showroom or dealership, the vehicle 10 provides the user with an experience related to charging the battery 22 in showroom mode.

[0059] <Effects of this embodiment> (1) According to the above embodiment, as an experience related to charging the battery 22 in exhibition mode, the control device 40 displays charging content CC on the display 32. At this time, if the battery 22 is not being charged and a predetermined operation is performed on the touch display 31, the execution device 41 displays charging content CC on the display 32.

[0060] According to the above embodiment, even if the battery 22 is not being charged, when a specified operation is performed on the touch display 31 (S15: YES), in step S17, the execution device 41 displays the charging content CC on the display 32. As a result, even if the battery 22 is not being charged, when a specified operation is performed, the control device 40 can allow the user of the vehicle 10 to experience viewing the charging content CC.

[0061] (2) The storage device 42 stores an unplugged state image IM2 which includes a plug image V90 showing the charging plug 90 and a port image V24 showing the charging port 24. The unplugged state image IM2 shows the state in which the charging plug 90 is not plugged into the charging port 24. The prescribed operation is to plug the charging plug 90 into the charging port 24 on the touch display 31 while the unplugged state image IM2 is displayed on the touch display 31.

[0062] According to the above embodiment, the user of the vehicle 10 can experience the display of charging content CC on the display 32 by performing the operation of plugging the charging plug 90 into the charging port 24 on the touch display 31.

[0063] (3) When the operation to insert the charging plug 90 into the charging port 24 is performed on the touch display 31 (S15: YES), in step S18, the execution device 41 lights up the illumination device 26. Therefore, the user of the vehicle 10 can experience the illumination device 26 lighting up by performing the operation to insert the charging plug 90 into the charging port 24 on the touch display 31.

[0064] (4) When the plugged-in image IM3 is displayed on the touch display 31, and the operation to remove the charging plug 90 from the charging port 24 is performed on the touch display 31 (S24:YES), the execution device 41 turns off the illumination device 26 in step S27.

[0065] According to the above embodiment, the user of the vehicle 10 can experience the illumination device 26 turning off by performing the operation of removing the charging plug 90 from the charging port 24 on the touch display 31.

[0066] (5) The storage device 42 stores a closed state image IM1 which includes a plug image V90 showing the charging plug 90 and a closed cover image VC25 showing the cover 25 in a closed state. The closed state image IM1 indicates that the cover 25 is in a closed state. When the closed state image IM1 is displayed on the touch display 31, and an operation to open the cover 25 is performed on the touch display 31 (S12:YES), in step S13, the execution device 41 causes the cover 25 to be in an open state. According to the above embodiment, the user of the vehicle 10 can experience the cover 25 being in an open state by performing an operation to open the cover 25 on the touch display 31.

[0067] (6) The charging image IM4 includes a charge rate image IP4 that shows the charge rate of the battery 22. When the plugged-in image IM3 is displayed on the touch display 31, and an operation to change the virtual charge rate RV is performed on the touch display 31 (S19:YES), the execution device 41 performs the process in step S22. In step S22, the execution device 41 changes and displays the charge rate shown in the charge rate image IP4 in response to the operation to change the virtual charge rate RV.

[0068] According to the above embodiment, the user of the vehicle 10 can experience a change in the virtual charge rate RV of the charging image IM4 by changing the set charge rate RS on the touch display 31.

[0069] (7) The plugged-in state image IM3 shows the state in which the charging plug 90 is plugged into the charging port 24. When the plugged-in state image IM3 is displayed on the touch display 31, and the operation to remove the charging plug 90 from the charging port 24 is performed on the display 32 (S24:YES), the display of the charging image IM4 on the display 32 is terminated.

[0070] According to the above embodiment, the user of the vehicle 10 can experience the end of the display of the charging content CC by performing the operation of removing the charging plug 90 from the charging port 24 on the touch display 31.

[0071] (8) The plugged-in state image IM3 includes a partial image IP1 showing a virtual set charge rate RS to be charged to the battery 22, and an increase icon IP2 and a decrease icon IP3 showing buttons to change the set charge rate RS. When the plugged-in state image IM3 is displayed on the touch display 31, and an operation to change the set charge rate RS is performed on the touch display 31 (S19:YES), the execution device 41 performs the process of step S23. In step S23, even if the battery 22 is not being charged, the execution device 41 controls the lighting of the illumination device 26 in response to the operation to change the set charge rate RS.

[0072] According to the above embodiment, the user of the vehicle 10 can change the set charge rate RS on the touch display 31, and experience how the way the illumination device 26 lights up changes in response to that operation.

[0073] (9) The storage device 42 stores the uninserted state image IM2 and the inserted state image IM3 as open state images that show the cover 25 in an open state. When the open state image is displayed on the touch display 31, and the operation to close the cover 25 is performed on the touch display 31 (S28:YES), the execution device 41 causes the cover 25 to close. According to the above embodiment, the user of the vehicle 10 can experience the cover 25 closing by performing the operation to close the cover 25 on the touch display 31.

[0074] <Example of changes> The above embodiment can be implemented with the following modifications. The above embodiment and the following modifications can be combined with each other to the extent that they do not contradict each other technically.

[0075] The charging port 24 may consist of only one port. The vehicle 10 does not need to have a cover 25. In this case, the control device 40 does not need to perform the processes in steps S11 to S13, and steps S28 and S29.

[0076] Vehicle 10 does not need to be equipped with an illumination device 26. In this case, the control device 40 does not need to perform the processing in step S18, step S21, step S23, and step S27.

[0077] The display 32 is not limited to a meter display. Also, the touch display 31 is not limited to a center display. For example, the display 32 may be part of the touch display 31. Alternatively, the display 32 may be a meter display that accepts touch operations. In other words, the display 32 may be a touch display.

[0078] When displaying the content CC during charging, the control device 40 may output sound from the speaker 33. The vehicle 10 does not need to be equipped with the speaker 33. The control device 40 may be configured as a circuit including one or more processors that execute various processes according to a computer program (software). Alternatively, the control device 40 may be configured as a circuit including one or more dedicated hardware circuits, such as application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs), or a combination thereof, that execute at least some of the various processes. The processor includes a CPU and memory such as RAM and ROM. The memory stores program code or instructions configured to cause the CPU to execute processes. Memory, or computer-readable media, includes any available media accessible by a general-purpose or dedicated computer.

[0079] The charging content CC stored in the storage device 42 may consist only of the charging image IM4. The charging content CC may have different parameters, such as the charge rate, between the actual display mode displayed while the battery 22 is charging and the image displayed in the display mode, as in the embodiment described above.

[0080] The charging content CC may be configured as a video including the charging image IM4. When the charging content CC is a video, the displayed image may change over time regardless of any operation on the touch display 31 after the charging content CC is displayed.

[0081] - When the closed state image IM1 is displayed, if the operation to insert the charging plug 90 into the charging port 24 is performed on the touch display 31 (S15: YES), the execution device 41 does not need to light up the illumination device 26. In other words, the execution device 41 does not need to perform the process in step S18.

[0082] - When the insert state image IM3 is displayed on the touch display 31 as the open state image, and the operation to close the cover 25 is performed on the touch display 31 (S28:YES), the execution device 41 may cause the cover 25 to close.

[0083] - When the open state image is displayed on the touch display 31, if the operation to close the cover 25 is performed on the touch display 31, the execution device 41 does not need to close the cover 25.

[0084] - When the plugged-in status image IM3 is displayed, if the operation to remove the charging plug 90 from the charging port 24 is performed on the touch display 31 (S24: YES), the execution device 41 does not have to turn off the illumination device 26. In other words, it does not have to perform the process in step S27. Also, for example, if the operation to close the cover 25 is performed on the touch display 31, the execution device 41 may turn off the illumination device 26. In other words, the execution device 41 may perform the process in step S27 if it made an affirmative determination in step S28.

[0085] The method of controlling the illumination of the illumination device 26 in response to the operation of the execution device 41 to change the set charge rate RS is not limited to changing the blinking speed. For example, if the illumination device 26 changes the color it lights up in accordance with the charge rate, the execution device 41 only needs to control the color of the illumination device 26 in response to the operation to change the set charge rate RS. Also, for example, if the illumination device 26 changes the brightness it lights up in accordance with the charge rate, the execution device 41 only needs to control the brightness of the illumination device 26 in response to the operation to change the set charge rate RS.

[0086] When the plugged-in image IM3 is displayed on the touch display 31, and an operation is performed on the touch display 31 to change the set charge rate RS (S19: YES), the execution device 41 does not need to control the lighting of the illumination device 26. In other words, the execution device 41 does not need to perform the process in step S23.

[0087] - When the plugged-in status image IM3 is displayed, if an operation to change the set charge rate RS is performed on the touch display 31 (S19: YES), the execution device 41 does not need to change the lit-up status image VN26. In other words, the execution device 41 does not need to perform the processing in step S21.

[0088] - When the plugged-in image IM3 is displayed, if the operation to remove the charging plug 90 from the charging port 24 is performed on the touch display 31 (S24:YES), the execution device 41 does not have to end the display of the charging content CC. For example, if the operation to close the cover 25 is performed on the touch display 31 (S28:YES), the execution device 41 may end the display of the charging content CC on the display 32. In other words, if the execution device 41 makes an affirmative determination in the process of step S28, it may perform the process of step S25. Also, if the operation to remove the charging plug 90 from the charging port 24 is performed on the touch display 31 (S24:YES), the execution device 41 may switch the display from the charging image IM4 to the next image to advance the charging content CC. For example, the next image is a guide image that specifies the next operation.

[0089] When an operation is performed on the touch display 31 to change the set charge rate RS (S19: YES), the execution device 41 does not have to change and display the virtual charge rate RV shown in the charge rate image IP4 in response to the operation to change the set charge rate RS. In other words, the execution device 41 does not have to perform the processing in step S22.

[0090] When an operation to change the set charge rate RS is performed on the touch display 31 (S19: YES), the execution device 41 does not have to change and display the set charge rate RS shown in the plugged-in status image IM3 in accordance with the operation to change the set charge rate RS. In other words, the execution device 41 does not have to perform the processing in step S20. Note that the plugged-in status image IM3 is not limited to including a partial image IP1, an increase icon IP2, and a decrease icon IP3 that show the set charge rate RS. For example, the plugged-in status image IM3 does not have to include the partial image IP1. Also, instead of the increase icon IP2 and the decrease icon IP3, the plugged-in status image IM3 may include an image showing a dial for performing an operation to change the set charge rate RS.

[0091] The operation to open the cover 25 on the touch display 31 while the closed state image IM1 is displayed is not limited to the example of the above embodiment. For example, the operation to open the cover 25 may be performed by sliding the closed cover image VC25 in the closed state image IM1 on the touch display 31 while it is still being touched.

[0092] - When the closed state image IM1 is displayed, if an operation to open the cover 25 is performed on the touch display 31 (S12:YES), the execution device 41 does not have to open the cover 25. For example, when the closed state image IM1 is displayed, if an operation to open the cover 25 is performed on the touch display 31 (S12:YES), the execution device 41 may display a message on the display 32 requesting the user to open the cover 25. Also, the execution device 41 does not have to perform the processing in step S13.

[0093] The prescribed operation is not limited to the examples of the above embodiment. For example, the prescribed operation may be operating a switch on the touch display 31 in exhibition mode, which does not charge the battery 22 but initiates the provision of an experience related to charging. In other words, the prescribed operation is not an operation for charging the battery 22, but any predetermined operation on the touch display 31.

[0094] <Note> The technical concepts that can be understood from the above embodiments and modified examples are described below. [Note 1] A control device for controlling a vehicle comprising a battery for storing power to drive a drive motor, a touch display for displaying images and accepting operations, and a display for displaying images, comprising a storage unit and an execution unit, wherein the storage unit stores charging content, including a charging image to be displayed on the display when the battery is being charged, and when the battery is not being charged and a predetermined operation is performed on the touch display, the execution unit causes the charging content to be displayed on the display.

[0095] [Note 2] The control device according to Note 1, wherein the storage unit includes an image showing a charging plug for charging the battery and an image showing a charging port into which the charging plug is inserted, and also stores an uninserted state image showing a state in which the charging plug is not inserted into the charging port, and the prescribed operation is the operation of inserting the charging plug into the charging port on the touch display while the uninserted state image is displayed on the touch display.

[0096] [Note 3] The vehicle is equipped with an illumination device that lights up while the battery is being charged, and when the battery is not being charged and the specified operation is performed on the touch display, the control device according to Note 1 or Note 2, wherein the execution unit lights up the illumination device.

[0097] [Note 4] The vehicle is provided with a charging port for inserting a charging plug to charge the battery, and the storage unit stores an inserted state image which includes an image showing the charging plug and an image showing the charging port, and which shows the state in which the charging plug is inserted into the charging port, and when the inserted state image is displayed on the touch display, the execution unit turns off the illumination device, as described in Note 3.

[0098] [Note 5] The vehicle is equipped with a charging port for inserting a charging plug for charging the battery, and a cover that covers the charging port, and the storage unit stores an image showing the charging plug, an image showing the cover, and a closed state image showing that the cover is in a closed state, and when the closed state image is displayed on the touch display, the execution unit causes the cover to be in an open state, as described in any one of Notes 1 to 4.

[0099] [Note 6] The vehicle is provided with a charging port for inserting a charging plug to charge the battery, the charging image includes a charge rate image showing the virtual charge rate of the battery, the storage unit stores an image showing the charging plug and an image showing the charging port, and also stores an inserted state image showing the state in which the charging plug is inserted into the charging port, the inserted state image includes an image showing a virtual set charge rate to be charged to the battery and an image showing a button to change the set charge rate, and when the inserted state image is displayed on the touch display, an operation to change the set charge rate is performed on the touch display, the execution unit changes and displays the virtual charge rate shown in the charge rate image in accordance with the operation to change the set charge rate, as described in any one of Notes 1 to 5.

[0100] [Note 7] The vehicle is provided with a charging port for inserting a charging plug for charging the battery, the storage unit stores an inserted state image which includes an image showing the charging plug and an image showing the charging port, and which shows the state in which the charging plug is inserted into the charging port, and the control device according to any one of Notes 1 to 6 terminates the display of the charging content on the display when an operation to remove the charging plug from the charging port is performed on the touch display while the inserted state image is displayed on the touch display.

[0101] [Note 8] The vehicle is equipped with a charging port for inserting a charging plug to charge the battery, and an illumination device that lights up while the battery is being charged, and the storage unit stores an image of the charging plug, an image of the charging port, and an inserted state image that shows the state in which the charging plug is inserted into the charging port, and the inserted state image includes an image of a virtual set charge rate to be charged to the battery, and an image of a button to change the set charge rate, and when the inserted state image is displayed on the touch display, an operation to change the set charge rate is performed on the touch display, the execution unit controls the lighting of the illumination device in response to the operation to change the set charge rate, even if the battery is not being charged, as described in any one of Notes 1 to 7.

[0102] [Note 9] The vehicle is equipped with a charging port for inserting a charging plug for charging the battery, and a cover that covers the charging port, and the storage unit stores an open state image that includes an image showing the charging plug, an image showing the charging port, and an image showing the cover, and the open state image that shows the cover in an open state, and when the open state image is displayed on the touch display, the execution unit causes the cover to be in a closed state, as described in any one of Notes 1 to 8. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0103] 10... Vehicles 21…Drive motor 22… Battery 23…Charging device 24…Charging port 25...cover 26…Illumination device 31…Touch display 32…Display 33...Speaker 40…Control device 41…Execution device 42...Storage device 90... Charging plug CC... Content Charging IM1... Closed state image IM2…Image showing the uninserted state IM3…Image showing the plugged-in state IM4...Charging image IP4…Charging rate image RS…Set charging rate RV…Virtual charge rate

Claims

1. A control device for a vehicle comprising a battery for storing power to drive a drive motor, a touch display for displaying images and accepting input, and a display for displaying images, It comprises a memory unit and an execution unit. The storage unit stores charging content, including a charging image to be displayed on the display while the battery is being charged. When the battery is not being charged and a predetermined operation is performed on the touch display, the execution unit causes the charging content to be displayed on the display. Control device.

2. The storage unit stores an image showing a charging plug for charging the battery, an image showing a charging port into which the charging plug is inserted, and an unplugged state image showing a state in which the charging plug is not inserted into the charging port. The aforementioned prescribed operation is the operation of inserting the charging plug into the charging port on the touch display while the non-plugged state image is displayed on the touch display. The control device according to claim 1.

3. The vehicle is equipped with an illumination device that lights up while the battery is being charged. When the battery is not charged and the specified operation is performed on the touch display, the execution unit turns on the illumination device. The control device according to claim 1.

4. The vehicle is equipped with a charging port for inserting a charging plug to charge the battery, The storage unit stores an image showing the charging plug and an image showing the charging port, as well as an image showing the charging plug in the charging port. When the plugged-in state image is displayed on the touch display, and the operation to remove the charging plug from the charging port is performed on the touch display, the execution unit turns off the illumination device. The control device according to claim 3.

5. The vehicle is equipped with a charging port for inserting a charging plug to charge the battery, and a cover that covers the charging port. The storage unit stores an image showing the charging plug and an image showing the cover, as well as a closed state image showing that the cover is in a closed state. When the closed state image is displayed on the touch display, and an operation to open the cover is performed on the touch display, the execution unit causes the cover to open. The control device according to claim 1.

6. The vehicle is equipped with a charging port for inserting a charging plug to charge the battery, The charging image includes a charge rate image showing the virtual charge rate of the battery. The storage unit stores an image showing the charging plug and an image showing the charging port, as well as an image showing the charging plug in the charging port. The plugged-in state image includes an image showing a virtual set charge rate to be charged to the battery, and an image showing a button to change the set charge rate. When the plug-in status image is displayed on the touch display, and an operation to change the set charging rate is performed on the touch display, the execution unit changes and displays the virtual charging rate indicated by the charging rate image in accordance with the operation to change the set charging rate. The control device according to claim 1.

7. The vehicle is equipped with a charging port for inserting a charging plug to charge the battery, The storage unit stores an image showing the charging plug and an image showing the charging port, as well as an image showing the charging plug in the charging port. When the plugged-in status image is displayed on the touch display, if the operation to remove the charging plug from the charging port is performed on the touch display, the display of the charging content on the display will be terminated. The control device according to claim 1.

8. The vehicle is equipped with a charging port for inserting a charging plug to charge the battery, and an illumination device that lights up while the battery is being charged. The storage unit stores an image showing the charging plug and an image showing the charging port, as well as an image showing the charging plug in the charging port. The plugged-in state image includes an image showing a virtual set charge rate to be charged to the battery, and an image showing a button to change the set charge rate. When the plugged-in state image is displayed on the touch display, and an operation to change the set charge rate is performed on the touch display, the execution unit controls the illumination of the illumination device in response to the operation to change the set charge rate, even if the battery is not being charged. The control device according to claim 1.

9. The vehicle is equipped with a charging port for inserting a charging plug to charge the battery, and a cover that covers the charging port. The storage unit stores an image showing the charging plug, an image showing the charging port, and an image showing the cover, as well as an open state image showing the cover in an open state. When the open state image is displayed on the touch display, and an operation to close the cover is performed on the touch display, the execution unit causes the cover to be in the closed state. The control device according to claim 1.

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