Control device and control method

Abstract

To provide a control device which properly limits each occupant's control on an electric component provided in a movable body at the movable body where multiple occupants share a ride.SOLUTION: A control device controls an electric component provided in a movable body and includes: an input part which receives inputs related to operations of the electric component; an electric component control unit which controls the electric component based on the input to the input part; and a switch part which switches its mode between a first mode in which the input to the input part is not limited and a second mode in which the input to the input part is limited, according to a relation between multiple occupants in the movable body.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical field]

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

[0002] Progress is being made in putting fully automated driving ride-sharing mobility into practical use for automobiles and other vehicles.

[0003] Also, in order to prevent or reduce erroneous operation of electrical equipment in a vehicle, a technique is known that restricts input to an input unit by an occupant who operates the electrical equipment when the occupant is a child or an elderly person (see Patent Document 1).Furthermore, in order to protect the privacy of the driver and the other party in the vehicle, a hands-free mobile telephone system is known that determines whether or not to accept a call based on the presence or absence of a passenger and the type of the other party (see Patent Document 2). [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] JP 2020-179799 A [Patent Document 2] JP 2004-147037 A Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] For example, in mobile vehicles such as fully automated ride-sharing mobility, occupants do not necessarily need to see the surroundings of the vehicle, so there is a demand to create a private space by controlling the transmittance of the vehicle's windows or the brightness of the interior lights.

[0006] However, in a vehicle in which multiple passengers share a vehicle, such as ride-sharing mobility, each passenger has different requirements for private space, so it is not desirable to allow each passenger to freely set the transmittance of the vehicle's windows or the brightness of the interior lights.

[0007] Such problems cannot be solved by simply applying conventional techniques such as those shown in References 1 and 2.

[0008] One embodiment of the present invention has been made in consideration of the above-mentioned problems, and provides a control device that appropriately limits the control by each occupant of a mobile vehicle in which multiple occupants share the vehicle over electrical equipment equipped on the mobile vehicle. [Means for solving the problem]

[0009] In order to solve the above problems, a control device according to an embodiment of the present invention is a control device for controlling an electrical component provided in a moving body, the control device including: an input unit that receives an input related to an operation of the electrical component; and an electrical component control unit that controls the electrical component based on the input to the input unit; A detection unit that detects an occupant in the moving body, and a determination unit that determines a relationship between the occupants when there are multiple occupants in the moving body; a switching unit that switches between a first mode that does not restrict an input to the input unit and a second mode that restricts an input to the input unit according to a relationship between a plurality of occupants of the moving body; The switching unit sets the input unit to the first mode when the relationship between the multiple occupants satisfies a predetermined condition, and sets the input unit to the second mode when the relationship between the multiple occupants does not satisfy the predetermined condition, the moving body is a vehicle in which multiple occupants share a ride, and the judgment unit judges the relationship between the multiple occupants based on reservation information for the vehicle. Effect of the Invention

[0010] According to one embodiment of the present invention, in a vehicle in which multiple passengers share a ride, a control device can be provided that appropriately limits the control by each passenger of electrical equipment provided in the vehicle. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0011] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating an example of the configuration of a control system according to an embodiment. [Diagram 2] FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining an example of a control process according to an embodiment. [Diagram 3]FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining another example of the control process according to an embodiment. [Figure 4] FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an example of a hardware configuration of a control device according to an embodiment. [Diagram 5] 5 is a flowchart illustrating an overview of processing of a control device according to an embodiment. [Figure 6] 5 is a flowchart showing an example of processing by the control device according to the first embodiment. [Figure 7] 6 is a flowchart showing an example of a determination process according to the first embodiment. [Figure 8] 10 is a flowchart showing an example of processing by a control device according to a second embodiment. [Figure 9] 13 is a flowchart showing an example of processing by a control device according to a third embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0012] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0013] <Control system configuration example> FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of the configuration of a control system according to an embodiment. The control system 1 is a system that controls electrical equipment provided in a vehicle 10 such as an automobile. The vehicle 10 is an example of a moving body according to this embodiment. The moving body according to this embodiment is not limited to the vehicle 10, and may be, for example, a ship or an aircraft. The vehicle 10 is not limited to an automobile, and may be a train, a monorail, or other vehicle. In the example of FIG. 1, the control system 1 includes a control device 100, a display input device 110, and electrical equipment 120 mounted on the vehicle 10.

[0014] The control device 100 is an electronic control device having a computer configuration such as an ECU (Electric Control Unit) mounted on the vehicle 10. The control device 100 realizes functional configurations such as an input unit 101, an electrical equipment control unit 102, a switching unit 103, a detection unit 104, a determination unit 105, a communication unit 106, and a storage unit 107 by executing a predetermined program on a computer included in the control device 100. At least a part of the above functional configurations may be realized by hardware.

[0015] The input unit 101 executes an input process (input step) of displaying an operation screen of the electrical equipment 120 on the display input device 110 provided in the vehicle 10 and accepting an input by a user regarding the operation of the electrical equipment 120. Here, the display input device 110 is, for example, an in-vehicle display such as a touch panel display provided in the vehicle 10. However, the display input device 110 is not limited to this, and may be various types of operation panels with a display function.

[0016] The electrical equipment control unit 102 executes an electrical equipment control process for controlling the electrical equipment 120 based on the input to the input unit 101. Here, the electrical equipment 120 includes, for example, an ECU or a device that changes the light transmittance of the windows of the vehicle 10 (hereinafter referred to as window transmittance) or the brightness of the interior lights under the control of the control device 100. However, without being limited thereto, the electrical equipment 120 may be various electrical equipment such as an audio device that changes the volume or an air conditioner that changes the temperature inside the vehicle under the control of the control device 100.

[0017] The switching unit 103 executes a switching process to switch between a private mode (first mode) that does not restrict input to the input unit 101 and a public mode (second mode) that restricts input to the input unit 101, depending on the relationship between multiple occupants riding in the vehicle 10.

[0018] For example, in a vehicle 10 such as a fully automated ride-sharing mobility vehicle, the occupants do not necessarily need to see the vehicle 10, so there is a demand to create a private space by controlling the transmittance of the vehicle's 10 windows or the brightness of the interior lights.

[0019] However, in a vehicle 10 in which multiple passengers share the vehicle, such as ride-sharing mobility, each passenger has different requirements for private space, so it is not desirable to allow each passenger to freely control the transmittance of the vehicle's windows or the brightness of the interior lights, etc.

[0020] For example, when all passengers in the vehicle 10 are acquaintances or have close relationships such as family members, there is a demand to set the privacy of the interior space of the vehicle high with respect to the outside environment. On the other hand, when strangers are riding together in the vehicle 10, there is a demand to set the interior space of the vehicle as an open, public space with respect to the outside environment to ease tension inside the vehicle 10. Also, when strangers are riding together in the vehicle 10, it is undesirable from the viewpoint of crime prevention if the privacy of the interior space is set high with respect to the outside environment.

[0021] Therefore, as an example, when the multiple occupants of the vehicle 10 have a close relationship with each other, the switching unit 103 sets, for example, a private mode in which the transmittance of the windows of the vehicle 10 can be freely set. On the other hand, when there is an occupant who is not in a close relationship with the other occupants among the multiple occupants of the vehicle 10, the switching unit 103 sets, for example, a public mode in which the setting range of the transmittance of the windows of the vehicle 10 is restricted and a state in which the inside of the vehicle is visible from outside the vehicle is maintained. Note that the switching unit 103 may switch between the private mode and the public mode according to the relationship between the multiple occupants other than the degree of intimacy.

[0022] The detection unit 104 executes a detection process to detect occupants in the vehicle 10 based on image data of occupants in the vehicle 10 or image signals (image input) input from a camera equipped in the vehicle 10 or an ECU that monitors the inside of the vehicle 10. Note that the detection unit 104 may detect occupants in the vehicle 10 based on data or information from a seating sensor provided on a seat in the vehicle 10 or an authentication ECU that authenticates occupants of the vehicle 10.

[0023] When there are multiple occupants in the vehicle 10, the determination unit 105 determines the relationship between the multiple occupants. For example, when the vehicle 10 is a vehicle such as a ride-sharing mobility in which multiple occupants share a ride, the determination unit 105 may determine the relationship (degree of intimacy, etc.) between the multiple occupants based on reservation information for the vehicle (the number of people at the time of reservation, or information registered at the time of reservation, etc.). Alternatively, the determination unit 105 may determine the relationship between the multiple occupants by analyzing the conversation situation or degree of tension of the multiple occupants based on image input and audio input input from a camera, microphone, or other ECU, etc., provided in the vehicle 10.

[0024] The communication unit 106, for example, uses a communication device included in the control device 100 to connect the control device 100 to an in-vehicle network of the vehicle 10 and executes communication processing to communicate with an ECU, a wireless communication module, or the like included in the vehicle 10. In addition, the communication unit 106 may further have a function of connecting the control device 100 to a communication network such as the Internet using the communication device included in the control device 100 and communicating with an external server, or the like.

[0025] The storage unit 107 stores various information, data, programs, and the like in, for example, a storage device and memory provided in the control device 100.

[0026] (An example of control processing) Fig. 2 is a diagram for explaining an example of a control process according to an embodiment. Fig. 2 shows an example of a smoke density setting screen 200 that the input unit 101 of the control device 100 causes the display input device 110 to display. An occupant of the vehicle 10 can set the smoke density of some or all of the windows of the vehicle 10 by selecting one of a plurality of setting buttons 201 on this setting screen 200. The smoke density of the windows can be realized by changing the light transmittance using, for example, a variable transmittance film or a light control film.

[0027] An occupant of the vehicle 10 can use the setting screen 200 to set a lighter smoke density, thereby increasing the light transmittance (transmittance) of the windows, improving visibility of the interior of the vehicle from outside, and making the interior of the vehicle 10 a more public space. On the other hand, an occupant can use the setting screen 200 to set a darker smoke density, thereby decreasing the light transmittance of the windows, improving visibility of the interior of the vehicle from outside, and making the interior of the vehicle 10 a more private space.

[0028] When there are multiple occupants in the vehicle 10, the determination unit 105 of the control device 100 determines the relationship between the multiple occupants. Furthermore, when the determination unit 105 determines that all occupants in the vehicle 10 are intimate, for example, the switching unit 103 of the control device 100 sets the mode to private mode. On the other hand, when the switching unit 103 determines that all occupants in the vehicle 10 are not intimate, the switching unit 103 sets the mode to public mode.

[0029] When the switching unit 103 sets the private mode, the input unit 101 of the control device 100 sets all of the multiple setting buttons 201 on the setting screen 200 to the setting range, for example, as shown in Fig. 2. This allows the occupants of the vehicle 10 to easily set the smoke concentration to a private state in which the inside of the vehicle is difficult to see from outside the vehicle by operating the setting screen 200.

[0030] On the other hand, when the switching unit 103 sets the public mode, the input unit 101 restricts the setting range of the multiple setting buttons 201 on the setting screen 200 as shown in Fig. 2, so that a smoke density that makes it difficult to see the inside of the vehicle from outside the vehicle cannot be set. This allows the occupants of the vehicle 10 to maintain the smoke density at a public level that allows the inside of the vehicle to be seen from outside the vehicle, even if an operation is performed on the setting screen 200.

[0031] Although FIG. 2 illustrates the smoke concentration setting screen 200, the control device 100 can apply similar processing to setting screens for other electrical equipment, such as interior lights, audio equipment, and air conditioners.

[0032] (Another example of control processing) Fig. 3 is a diagram for explaining another example of the control process according to an embodiment. In the example of Fig. 2, the switching unit 103 sets the setting screen 200 to a private mode that does not limit the setting range of the smoke concentration or a public mode that limits the setting range of the smoke concentration, depending on the relationship between the multiple occupants determined by the determination unit 105.

[0033] As another example, the switching unit 103 may set the interior of the vehicle 10 to a private mode in which the interior is difficult to see from outside the vehicle, or a public mode in which the interior of the vehicle 10 is easily seen from outside the vehicle, depending on the relationship between the multiple occupants determined by the judgment unit 105.

[0034] In this case, when the switching unit 103 sets the private mode, the electrical equipment control unit 102 of the control device 100 automatically sets the smoke density of the windows 301 of the vehicle 10 to a high level, for example, as shown in Fig. 3(A), and controls the interior of the vehicle to be difficult to see from outside the vehicle. This allows the control device 100 to set the interior of the vehicle 10 to a private state in which the driver is not concerned about being seen from outside the vehicle, for example, as shown in Fig. 3(B). Preferably, even from this state, the control device 100 allows the driver to freely change the setting of the smoke density of the windows 301 by operating the setting screen 200 by the occupant.

[0035] On the other hand, when the switching unit 103 sets the public mode, the electrical equipment control unit 102 automatically sets the smoke density of the windows 301 of the vehicle 10 to a low level, for example, as shown in Fig. 3(C), to control the interior of the vehicle to be easily visible from outside the vehicle. As a result, the control device 100 can set the interior of the vehicle 10 to a public state in which people and scenery outside the vehicle can be seen, for example, as shown in Fig. 3(D). Preferably, even in this state, the control device 100 limits the range of the smoke density setting on the setting screen 200, so that the occupant cannot operate the setting screen 200 to set a smoke density that makes it difficult to see the interior of the vehicle from outside the vehicle.

[0036] Although the setting of the smoke concentration has been described with reference to FIG. 3, the control device 100 can apply similar processing to the setting of other electrical equipment such as interior lights, audio equipment, and air conditioners.

[0037] <Hardware configuration> 4 is a diagram showing an example of a hardware configuration of a control device according to an embodiment. The control device 100 has a computer configuration, and includes, for example, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 401, a memory 402, a storage device 403, a communication device 404, an I / F (Interface) 405, and a bus 406.

[0038] 1 by executing a predetermined program stored in a recording medium such as a storage device 403. The memory 402 includes, for example, a RAM (Random Access Memory) which is a volatile memory used as a work area or the like of the CPU 401, and a ROM (Read Only Memory) which is a non-volatile memory storing a program for starting up the CPU 401, etc. The storage device 403 is, for example, a non-volatile, large-capacity storage device such as a HDD (Hard Disk Drive) or an SSD (Solid State Drive).

[0039] The communication device 404 includes one or more communication interfaces for connecting the control device 100 to a network. For example, the communication device 404 includes a communication interface for connecting the control device 100 to an in-vehicle network of the vehicle 10. The communication device 404 may also include a wireless communication device for connecting the control device 100 to a WAN (Wide Area Network) such as the Internet.

[0040] The I / F 405 is an interface for connecting external devices such as a camera and a microphone to the control device 100. The bus 406 is commonly connected to the above components and transmits, for example, address signals, data signals, and various control signals.

[0041] <Processing flow> Next, the process flow of the control method according to this embodiment will be described.

[0042] (Processing Overview) FIG. 5 is a flowchart illustrating an example of processing by the control device according to an embodiment.

[0043] In step S501, the determination unit 105 of the control device 100 determines the relationship between a plurality of occupants in a moving body (for example, the vehicle 10) in which the control device 100 is mounted.

[0044] In step S502, the switching unit 103 of the control device 100 shifts the process to step S503 when the relationship between the multiple occupants determined by the determination unit 105 is such that the setting of the first mode that does not restrict input to the input unit 101 is permitted. On the other hand, when the relationship between the multiple occupants determined by the determination unit 105 is not such that the setting of the first mode that does not restrict input to the input unit 101 is permitted, the switching unit 103 shifts the process to step S503.

[0045] In step S503, the switching unit 103 sets the vehicle 10 to a first mode that does not restrict input to the input unit 101. As an example, the switching unit 103 sets the vehicle 10 to the private mode described above.

[0046] When the process proceeds to step S504, the switching unit 103 sets the vehicle 10 to a second mode that restricts input to the input unit. As an example, the switching unit 103 sets the vehicle 10 to the public mode described above. Note that the public mode is not limited to the setting range of the window tint density described above, and may restrict the setting range of various electrical components, such as the setting range of the volume of an audio device or the setting range of the temperature of an air conditioner.

[0047] Next, specific processing contents executed by the control device 100 will be described by taking a number of embodiments as examples.

[0048] [First embodiment] 6 is a flowchart showing an example of processing by the control device according to the first embodiment. This processing shows a specific example of the processing by the control device 100 described in FIG.

[0049] In step S601, the detection unit 104 detects an occupant in the vehicle 10. For example, the detection unit 104 detects an occupant in the vehicle 10 based on an image input from a camera equipped in the vehicle 10 or an ECU that monitors the inside of the vehicle 10. Alternatively, the detection unit 104 may detect an occupant of the vehicle 10 based on sensor data from a seating sensor or the like provided in a seat of the vehicle 10 instead of (or in addition to) the image input.

[0050] In step S602, the determination unit 105 determines whether or not multiple occupants have been detected in the vehicle 10 by the detection unit 104. If multiple occupants have been detected, the determination unit 105 shifts the process to step S603. On the other hand, if multiple occupants have not been detected, the determination unit 105 shifts the process to step S606.

[0051] When the process proceeds to step S603, the determination unit 105 acquires reservation information of the vehicle 10. For example, the determination unit 105 may acquire reservation information pre-stored in the storage unit 107, or may acquire reservation information using the communication unit 106 from an external server that manages the reservation information of the vehicle 10.

[0052] In steps S604 and S605, the determination unit 105 determines the relationship between the passengers of the vehicle 10 based on the acquired reservation information, and determines whether the intimacy between the passengers satisfies a predetermined condition. As an example, in steps S604 and S605, the determination unit 105 executes a determination process as shown in FIG.

[0053] 7 is a flowchart showing the determination process according to the first embodiment. This process shows an example of the determination process executed by the determination unit 105 in steps S604 and S605 in FIG.

[0054] In step S701, the determination unit 105 refers to the acquired reservation information to determine whether or not reservations for all occupants of the vehicle 10 have been made simultaneously. If reservations for all occupants have been made simultaneously, the determination unit 105 shifts the process to step S703. On the other hand, if reservations for all occupants have not been made simultaneously, the determination unit 105 shifts the process to step S702.

[0055] When the process proceeds to step S702, the determination unit 105 refers to the acquired reservation and determines whether or not all the passengers of the vehicle 10 have registered common predetermined information. Here, the predetermined information is, for example, an address, a company name, a department name, a club name, or a predetermined password, and is information that is predetermined for determining that multiple passengers are acquaintances or have an intimate relationship. If all the passengers have registered common predetermined information, the determination unit 105 transitions the process to step S703. On the other hand, if all the passengers have not registered common predetermined information, the determination unit 105 transitions the process to step S704.

[0056] In step S703, the determination unit 105 determines that the relationship between the multiple passengers satisfies a predetermined condition. In step S704, the determination unit 105 determines that the relationship between the multiple passengers does not satisfy a predetermined condition.

[0057] The determination process shown in Fig. 7 is merely an example. For example, when the vehicle 10 performs authentication process by biometric authentication or belonging authentication at the time of boarding, the determination unit 105 may determine whether the relationship between the passengers of the vehicle 10 satisfies a predetermined condition based on the result of the authentication process and preregistered user information. The predetermined condition may be various conditions for determining that the relationship between the passengers can be set to the first mode, such as whether they are intimate with each other, whether they are family members, whether they are friends, whether they are a couple, whether they are strangers, or whether they work in the same place.

[0058] Returning now to Fig. 6, the description of the flowchart in Fig. 6 will be continued. In step S605, if it is determined that the relationship between the multiple occupants satisfies the predetermined condition, the determination unit 105 shifts the process to step S606. On the other hand, if it is determined that the relationship between the multiple occupants does not satisfy the predetermined condition, the determination unit 105 shifts the process to step S607.

[0059] When the process proceeds to step S606, the switching unit 103 sets the vehicle 10 to a private mode that does not restrict input to the input unit 101. As a result, the input unit 101 performs control so that all smoke densities, including smoke densities that are difficult to see from outside the vehicle, can be set on the setting screen 200 as shown in FIG.

[0060] On the other hand, when the process proceeds to step S607, the switching unit 103 sets the vehicle 10 to a public mode that restricts input to the input unit 101. As a result, the input unit 101 restricts, for example, the setting screen 200 as shown in FIG. 2 so that a smoke density that is difficult to see from outside the vehicle cannot be set.

[0061] By the above process, it is possible to provide the control device 100 that appropriately limits the control by each occupant of the vehicle (mobile body) 10 on which a plurality of occupants share the vehicle (mobile body) 10 over the electrical equipment provided in the vehicle (mobile body) 10.

[0062] [Second embodiment] Fig. 8 is a flowchart showing an example of processing by the control device according to the second embodiment. Note that, among the processing shown in Fig. 8, the processing of steps S601 to S605 is similar to the processing of the control device according to the first embodiment described in Fig. 6, and therefore description thereof will be omitted here.

[0063] When the process proceeds to step S801, the switching unit 103 sets the interior of the vehicle 10 to a private mode (first state) that is more difficult to view from the outside than the public mode (second mode). As a result, the electrical equipment control unit 102 sets the smoke density of the windows 301 of the vehicle 10 to a higher density so that the interior of the vehicle is more difficult to view from outside the vehicle, as shown in Fig. 3(A), for example. Alternatively, the electrical equipment control unit 102 may control other electrical equipment 120 such as interior lights, curtains, shutters, or blinds of the vehicle 10 to make the interior of the vehicle less easy to view from outside the vehicle.

[0064] On the other hand, when the process proceeds to step S802, the switching unit 103 sets the public mode (second mode) in which the inside of the vehicle 10 is visible from the outside. As a result, the electrical equipment control unit 102 sets the smoke density of the windows 301 of the vehicle 10 to a lighter density so that the inside of the vehicle can be easily seen from outside the vehicle, as shown in FIG. 3(C), for example. Alternatively, the electrical equipment control unit 102 may control other electrical equipment 120 such as interior lights, curtains, shutters, or blinds of the vehicle 10 to make the inside of the vehicle difficult to see from outside the vehicle. At this time, if the occupant is able to freely set the smoke density of the windows, for example, the public mode cannot be maintained, so it is desirable for the input unit 101 to restrict the setting screen 200 so that a smoke density that is difficult to see from outside the vehicle cannot be set.

[0065] By the above process, according to the second embodiment, the control device 100 can automatically switch the vehicle 10 between the private mode and the public mode depending on the relationship between the multiple occupants in the vehicle 10.

[0066] In addition, the control device 100 may, for example, inquire of the occupant by, for example, a voice message as to whether or not it is OK to switch the vehicle 10 to the private mode, and if a request is made to cancel the switching, the control device 100 may cancel the switching to the private mode.

[0067] [Third embodiment] Fig. 9 is a flowchart showing an example of processing by the control device according to the third embodiment. Among the processing shown in Fig. 9, the processing of steps S601 and S602 is similar to the processing of the control device according to the first embodiment described in Fig. 6, so the description will be omitted here. Also, among the processing of steps S901 to S905, detailed description of the processing similar to that of the first embodiment will be omitted.

[0068] In step S901, the judgment unit 105 acquires images and audio inside the vehicle 10 based on image data or image signals (image input) capturing images of occupants inside the vehicle 10, which are input, for example, from a camera, a microphone, or another ECU equipped in the vehicle 10.

[0069] In step S902, the determination unit 105 determines the relationship between the multiple occupants based on the acquired image or voice. For example, the determination unit 105 may determine the intimacy between the multiple occupants by applying a conventional technology (such as JP 2011-170579) that calculates the degree of togetherness, proximity, smile, or fun between the occupants from the acquired image and determines the intimacy between the multiple occupants (one example of the relationship between the multiple occupants). Alternatively, the determination unit 105 may determine the relationship between the multiple occupants (such as the relationship and intimacy) by applying a conventional technology (such as JP 2019-104354) that estimates the relationship between people in the car and the intimacy between people in the car based on the voice in the car.

[0070] In addition, if the vehicle 10 is a membership-based ride-sharing mobility that can only be used by members, the judgment unit 105 may identify the occupants in the vehicle 10 by facial recognition based on images inside the vehicle, and judge the relationship between the multiple occupants in the vehicle 10 based on the membership information of the identified occupants, etc.

[0071] Furthermore, the judgment unit 105 may input image data or voice data inside the vehicle into a prediction model that has been trained by machine learning using image data or voice data inside the vehicle as learning data and the relationships between multiple occupants as teacher data, thereby judging the relationships between multiple occupants in the vehicle 10.

[0072] In step S903, the determination unit 105 determines whether the relationship between the multiple occupants in the vehicle 10 is a predetermined relationship. As an example, in step S902, the determination unit 105 may determine the intimacy between the multiple occupants in the vehicle 10 and determine whether the intimacy between the multiple occupants in the vehicle 10 is equal to or greater than a threshold. As another example, the determination unit 105 may determine whether the multiple occupants in the vehicle 10 are in a predetermined relationship, such as family, friends, couples, coworkers, or business partners.

[0073] If the relationship between the multiple occupants is a predetermined relationship, the determination unit 105 shifts the process to step S904. On the other hand, if the relationship between the multiple occupants is not a predetermined relationship, the determination unit 105 shifts the process to step S905.

[0074] In step S904, the switching unit 103 sets the vehicle 10 to the private mode described in step S606 in FIG. 6 or step S801 in FIG.

[0075] On the other hand, when the process proceeds to step S905, the switching unit 103 sets the vehicle 10 to the public mode described in step S607 in FIG. 6 or step S802 in FIG.

[0076] Through the above process, the control device 100 is able to determine the relationships between multiple occupants in the vehicle 10 based on images and sounds inside the vehicle 10, and switch the vehicle 10 between private mode and public mode.

[0077] In addition, by repeatedly executing the above process and determining the intimacy between multiple occupants in the vehicle 10, it is possible to automatically switch from private mode to public mode if the intimacy deteriorates, for example, when trouble occurs between occupants.

[0078] As described above, according to each embodiment of the present invention, a control device can be provided in a vehicle in which multiple passengers share a ride, which appropriately limits the control by each passenger of electrical equipment provided in the vehicle.

[0079] The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various modifications and applications are possible within the scope of the gist of the present invention as defined in the claims. [Explanation of symbols]

[0080] 1. Control System 10 Vehicles (an example of a moving object) 100 Control device 101 Input section 102 Electrical equipment control unit 103 Switching section 104 Detection unit 105 Judgment Department 120 Electrical Equipment

Claims

1. A control device for controlling electrical equipment of a moving body, an input unit that receives an input related to an operation of the electrical equipment; an electrical equipment control unit that controls the electrical equipment based on an input to the input unit; A detection unit that detects an occupant in the vehicle; a determination unit that determines, when a plurality of occupants are present in the moving body, a relationship between the plurality of occupants; a switching unit that switches between a first mode that does not restrict an input to the input unit and a second mode that restricts an input to the input unit according to a relationship between a plurality of occupants of the moving body; Equipped with The switching unit is When the relationship between the plurality of occupants satisfies a predetermined condition, the input unit is set to the first mode; If the relationship between the plurality of occupants does not satisfy the predetermined condition, the input unit is set to the second mode; The moving body is a vehicle in which a plurality of passengers ride together, The determination unit determines a relationship between the plurality of passengers based on reservation information of the vehicle. Control device.

2. A control device for controlling electrical equipment equipped in a moving body, an input unit that receives an input related to an operation of the electrical equipment; an electrical equipment control unit that controls the electrical equipment based on an input to the input unit; a switching unit that switches between a first mode that does not restrict an input to the input unit and a second mode that restricts an input to the input unit according to a relationship between a plurality of occupants of the moving body; Equipped with The electrical equipment control unit In the second mode, the inside of the moving body is controlled to be visible from the outside; In the first mode, the inside of the moving body is controlled to be in a state that is more difficult to view from the outside than in the second mode. Control device.

3. A control device for controlling electrical equipment equipped in a moving body, an input unit that receives an input related to an operation of the electrical equipment; an electrical equipment control unit that controls the electrical equipment based on an input to the input unit; A detection unit that detects an occupant in the vehicle; a determination unit that determines, when a plurality of occupants are present in the moving body, a relationship between the plurality of occupants; a switching unit that switches between a first mode that does not restrict an input to the input unit and a second mode that restricts an input to the input unit according to a relationship between a plurality of occupants of the moving body; Equipped with The switching unit is When the relationship between the plurality of occupants satisfies a predetermined condition, the input unit is set to the first mode; If the relationship between the plurality of occupants does not satisfy the predetermined condition, the input unit is set to the second mode; The relationship between the plurality of occupants determined by the determination unit includes a degree of intimacy between the plurality of occupants. Control device.

4. The control device according to claim 1 , wherein the determination unit determines a relationship between the plurality of occupants based on an image of the plurality of occupants or a conversation between the plurality of occupants.

5. 5. The control device according to claim 1, wherein the switching unit sets the electrical equipment control unit to the first mode when a relationship between the multiple occupants is a predetermined relationship in which setting of the first mode is permitted.

6. The control device according to claim 1 , wherein the electrical equipment control unit controls a light transmittance of a window of the moving object based on an input to the input unit.

7. The control device according to claim 1 , wherein the electrical equipment control unit controls a brightness of an interior light of the vehicle based on an input to the input unit.

8. A control device for controlling electrical equipment of a moving object, an input step of receiving an input related to an operation of the electrical equipment; an electrical equipment control step of controlling the electrical equipment based on the input in the input step; a detection step of detecting an occupant in the vehicle; a determination step of determining a relationship between a plurality of occupants in the vehicle; a switching step of switching between a first mode in which the input in the input step is not restricted and a second mode in which the input in the input step is restricted according to a relationship between a plurality of occupants of the moving body; Run The switching step includes: If the relationship between the plurality of occupants satisfies a predetermined condition, the input step is set to the first mode; If the relationship between the plurality of occupants does not satisfy the predetermined condition, the input step is set to the second mode; The moving body is a vehicle in which a plurality of passengers ride together, The determining step determines a relationship between the plurality of passengers based on reservation information of the vehicle. Control methods.

9. A control device for controlling electrical equipment of a moving body, an input step of receiving an input related to an operation of the electrical equipment; an electrical equipment control step of controlling the electrical equipment based on the input in the input step; a switching step of switching between a first mode in which the input in the input step is not restricted and a second mode in which the input in the input step is restricted according to a relationship between a plurality of occupants of the moving body; Run The electrical equipment control step includes: In the second mode, the inside of the moving body is controlled to be visible from the outside; In the first mode, the inside of the moving body is controlled to be in a state that is more difficult to view from the outside than in the second mode. Control methods.

10. A control device for controlling electrical equipment of a moving body, an input step of receiving an input related to an operation of the electrical equipment; an electrical equipment control step of controlling the electrical equipment based on the input in the input step; a detection step of detecting an occupant in the vehicle; a determination step of determining a relationship between a plurality of occupants in the vehicle; a switching step of switching between a first mode in which the input in the input step is not restricted and a second mode in which the input in the input step is restricted according to a relationship between a plurality of occupants of the moving body; Run The switching step includes: If the relationship between the plurality of occupants satisfies a predetermined condition, the input step is set to the first mode; If the relationship between the plurality of occupants does not satisfy the predetermined condition, the input step is set to the second mode; The relationship between the plurality of occupants determined in the determining step includes a degree of intimacy between the plurality of occupants. Control methods.

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