Mobile body setting device, mobile body setting method, and program

Abstract

To provide a mobile object setting device, a mobile object setting method, and a program capable of improving operability related to automatic adjustment in relation to a vehicle control system that automatically adjusts a driving environment of a vehicle in conjunction with an in-vehicle device having a user management function.SOLUTION: A mobile object setting device comprises: a storage unit configured to manage setting information of equipment included in a mobile object in association with a user of the mobile object; a registration unit configured to register user information about the user and the setting information of the equipment in the storage unit; an identification unit configured to identify the user of the mobile object; and a setting unit configured to acquire the setting information of the equipment associated with the user identified by the identification unit, from the storage unit, and set the equipment on the basis of the acquired setting information. The registration unit acquires first setting information being the setting information of the equipment associated with first user information registered in advance, from the storage unit, and registers the acquired first setting information in association with second user information different from the first user information.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a mobile body setting device, a mobile body setting method, and a program.

Background Art

[0002] Conventionally, there is known a so-called smart entry function that can lock and unlock a vehicle door without taking out a mobile device by collating a key ID (mobile device unique information), which is unique information for each mobile device such as an electronic key. Regarding such a smart entry function, information stored in a user's electronic key is transmitted to a vehicle-side device by wireless communication, the vehicle-side device reads setting information associated with the information received from the electronic key, and based on the setting information, a technology for automatically adjusting the driving environment (such as seat position) of the vehicle has been proposed (see, for example, Patent Document 1). Among conventional smart entry functions, there are also those that can associate different setting information with a plurality of electronic keys. In recent years, as a technology for automatically adjusting the driving environment of a vehicle, a technology has been developed in which user management is performed by an in-vehicle device connected to a vehicle ECU (Electronic Control Unit), and the driving environment is automatically adjusted based on the setting information of the logged-in user. In this case, the user can flexibly change the setting content of the driving environment by changing the logged-in user, thereby improving the convenience of the vehicle.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

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Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] However, when using the automatic driving environment adjustment function of a conventional in-vehicle device, it is necessary for the in-vehicle device to have a user created in advance by the user who will use it. Here, if no user available for the in-vehicle device has been created, the user needs to add a new user to the in-vehicle device. At this time, there were cases where the automatic adjustment function would activate at a timing unintended by the user due to the setting information of the newly added user. Thus, conventional in-vehicle devices may reduce the convenience of the automatic driving environment adjustment function.

[0005] The present invention has been made in consideration of such circumstances, and relates to a vehicle control system that automatically adjusts the driving environment of a vehicle in conjunction with an in-vehicle device having a user management function, and aims to provide a mobile body setting device, a mobile body setting method, and a program that can improve the convenience regarding such automatic adjustment. And by extension, it contributes to the development of a sustainable transportation system by further improving traffic safety.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0006] (1): A mobile body setting device according to one aspect of the present invention is a setting device that sets devices of a mobile body, and includes a storage unit that stores setting information of the devices, the storage unit managing the setting information by associating it with a user of the mobile body, a registration unit that registers user information regarding the user and the setting information of the devices in the storage unit, a specifying unit that specifies a user of the mobile body, and a setting unit that acquires the setting information of the devices associated with the user specified by the specifying unit from the storage unit and performs the setting of the devices based on the acquired setting information. The registration unit acquires first setting information, which is the setting information of the devices associated with first user information that has been registered in advance, from the storage unit, and registers the acquired first setting information by associating it with second user information different from the first user information.

[0007] (2): In the aspect of (1) above, when newly registering the second user information, the registration unit registers, by associating it with the second user information, setting information having the same content as the setting information associated with the first user information.

[0008] (3): In the aspect of (2) above, the device is a seat of the mobile body, the setting information of the device is seat position setting information for setting the position of the seat, and the registration unit associates, with the seat position setting information of the second user information, a copy of the seat position setting information associated with the first user information.

[0009] (4): In the aspect of (3) above, the mobile body has a plurality of the devices, and among the setting information of the plurality of devices, the seat position setting information is copied and the setting information other than the seat position setting information is not copied.

[0010] (5): A mobile body setting method according to an aspect of the present invention includes a setting device that sets a device of a mobile body. In a storage unit that stores setting information of the device, the setting information is managed by associating it with a user of the mobile body, and user information regarding the user and the setting information of the device are registered in the storage unit. The user of the mobile body is identified, the setting information of the device associated with the identified user is acquired from the storage unit, and the device is set based on the acquired setting information. When registering the setting information, first setting information, which is the setting information of the device associated with first user information that has been registered in advance, is acquired from the storage unit, and the acquired first setting information is registered by associating it with second user information different from the first user information.

[0011] (6) A program according to one aspect of the present invention causes a setting device that sets devices of a moving body to manage the setting information of the devices in a storage unit by associating the setting information with a user of the moving body, registers user information related to the user and the setting information of the devices in the storage unit, identifies the user of the moving body, acquires the setting information of the devices associated with the identified user from the storage unit, and sets the devices based on the acquired setting information. In registering the setting information, the program causes the storage unit to acquire first setting information, which is the setting information of the devices associated with first user information that has been registered in advance, and register the acquired first setting information by associating it with second user information different from the first user information.

Effect of the Invention

[0012] (1) to (6) relate to a vehicle control system that automatically adjusts the driving environment of a vehicle in conjunction with an in-vehicle device having a user management function, and can improve the convenience regarding the automatic adjustment.

Brief Description of the Drawings

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Mode for Carrying Out the Invention

[0014] Hereinafter, with reference to the drawings, embodiments of a mobile body setting device, a mobile body setting method, and a program of the present invention will be described.

[0015] [1. Overall Configuration of Vehicle Control System] FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a configuration example of a vehicle control system 1 according to an embodiment. The vehicle control system 1 includes a plurality of mobile wireless terminals 10 and an in-vehicle device 30 mounted on a vehicle to be controlled (hereinafter referred to as "own vehicle"). The mobile wireless terminal 10 is an example of an "electronic key" for a vehicle. The mobile wireless terminal 10 and the in-vehicle device 30 can communicate with each other by wireless communication, and the in-vehicle device 30 causes the own vehicle to perform a predetermined operation upon communication with the mobile wireless terminal 10. With such a mechanism, the user can use the mobile wireless terminal 10 to cause the own vehicle to perform operations such as unlocking the door lock and starting the engine. The in-vehicle device 30 is an example of a "mobile body setting device". The own vehicle is an example of a mobile body, and the mobile body to be set by the mobile body setting device may be a mobile body other than a vehicle such as a ship or an aircraft.

[0016] The mobile wireless terminals 10A and 10B are examples of the plurality of mobile wireless terminals 10 and have the same functional configuration. Here, two mobile wireless terminals 10 are exemplified assuming a main key and a spare key, but the number of mobile wireless terminals 10 may be one or three or more. Hereinafter, when not particularly distinguished, the mobile wireless terminals 10A and 10B are collectively referred to as the mobile wireless terminal 10. Also, hereinafter, when it is necessary to separately describe the mobile wireless terminals 10A and 10B for the same functional configuration as above, the reference numerals of each functional unit may be distinguished by adding "A" or "B". For example, "communication unit 12A" shall mean the communication unit 12 of the mobile wireless terminal 10A. The mobile wireless terminal 10 is an example of a "terminal device".

[0017] [2. Configuration of Mobile Wireless Terminal] The portable wireless terminal 10 is, for example, a so-called key fob or a thin card key. These portable wireless terminals 10 are, for example, sized to be accommodated in a pocket of trousers or a wallet. The portable wireless terminal 10 is, for example, sized about several centimeters to 10 cm in length, several centimeters to 10 cm in width, and several millimeters to several centimeters in thickness. In the following embodiments, the portable wireless terminal 10 will be described as a key fob as an example, but it may be other electronic keys. Also, the portable wireless terminal 10 may be a mobile phone such as a smartphone or a tablet terminal with an application program installed thereon to provide the above-described functions.

[0018] The portable wireless terminal 10 houses, in the housing 11, for example, a communication unit 12, a control unit 14 including an integrated circuit and the like, a storage unit 16, a power receiving unit 18, a power source 20, and a mechanical key 22. The communication unit 12 performs predetermined processing such as amplification and demodulation on the received radio waves, or generates radio waves to be transmitted. The storage unit 16 stores in advance a terminal ID which is identification information of the portable wireless terminal 10.

[0019] The control unit 14 usually controls the portable wireless terminal 10 to be in a sleep state which is a power-saving state. When the control unit 14 receives a request signal from the in-vehicle device 30, it controls the portable wireless terminal 10 from the sleep state to the activated state. The control unit 14 causes the communication unit 12 to transmit a (vehicle exterior or interior) response signal which is a response signal corresponding to the reception of the (vehicle exterior or interior) request signal transmitted from the in-vehicle device 30.

[0020] The power source 20 is, for example, a button battery. The portable wireless terminal 10 operates by the electric power supplied from the power source 20. When the amount of electric power (remaining electric power) stored in the power source 20 is insufficient, the portable wireless terminal 10 does not operate. In this case, the user needs to replace the button battery, for example. The power source 20 may be a battery that can be charged by USB (Universal Serial Bus) power supply, for example.

[0021] The mechanical key 22 is a key for mechanically unlocking or locking the vehicle door (door lock). When the user inserts the mechanical key 22 into the keyhole of the vehicle door and performs a predetermined operation, the vehicle door lock transitions to the unlocked or locked state.

[0022] [3. Configuration of In-vehicle Device] The in-vehicle device 30 is mounted on the vehicle. The in-vehicle device 30 can control each part of the vehicle to perform a predetermined operation. The predetermined operation is an operation for adjusting the driving environment of the vehicle in a manner according to the user. In this embodiment, as an example of adjusting the driving environment, the adjustment of the seat position will be described. The in-vehicle device 30 has a user account management function (user management function) and can switch the operating environment for each user account. The in-vehicle device 30 automatically adjusts the seat position based on the setting information of the designated user account when the user uses the vehicle. For example, part or all of the user management function may be realized by the operating system or as a function of an application program operating on the operating system. Also, the automatic seat position adjustment function may be realized as a function of the operating system or as a function of an application program operating on the operating system.

[0023] The vehicle on which the in-vehicle device 30 is mounted is, for example, a three-wheeled or four-wheeled automobile, including automobiles powered by internal combustion engines such as diesel engines and gasoline engines, electric vehicles powered by electric motors, hybrid vehicles having both an internal combustion engine and an electric motor, etc. Also, the above-mentioned electric vehicle is driven, for example, using electric power discharged by a battery such as a secondary battery, a hydrogen fuel cell, a metal fuel cell, or an alcohol fuel cell.

[0024] The in-vehicle device 30 includes, for example, an engine switch unit 32, a power supply unit 34, an information output unit 36, a door lock control unit 38, a door sensor 40, a seat control unit 42, an in-vehicle communication unit 50, an in-vehicle communication unit 60, a control unit 70, an engine ECU 82, and an in-vehicle storage unit 90.

[0025] The engine switch unit 32 is, for example, a switch provided at a position operable by a user of the own vehicle. The engine switch unit 32 is, for example, a mechanical switch. When the engine switch unit 32 is operated by the user, it outputs an operation signal indicating the operation to the control unit 70.

[0026] The power supply unit 34 is provided, for example, near the engine switch unit 32. When the engine switch unit 32 is operated, the power supply unit 34 supplies power to the mobile wireless terminal 10 existing within a predetermined range from the engine switch unit 32 based on the control of the control unit 70. For example, the power supply unit 34 and the power receiving unit 18 of the mobile wireless terminal 10 transmit and receive power using the principle of electromagnetic induction.

[0027] The information output unit 36 outputs predetermined information according to an instruction from the control unit 70. The information output unit 36 is an indicator or a display unit that displays information as an image. The display unit is, for example, the display unit of an instrument panel that displays the state (such as speed) of the own vehicle. Further, the display unit may be, for example, an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display), an organic EL (Electroluminescence) display device, etc. The display unit may be a head-up display that reflects an image on the window of the own vehicle, or a display unit included in a navigation device, etc. Further, the information output unit 36 may be a speaker that outputs sound.

[0028] The door lock control unit 38 and the seat control unit 42 are realized by a processor such as a CPU (Central Processing Unit) executing a program. The door lock control unit 38 is connected to a door lock actuator (not shown), a door sensor 40, and a control unit 70. When the door lock control unit 38 receives a signal instructing locking or unlocking of the door of the host vehicle from the control unit 70, for example, it controls the door lock actuator to execute locking or unlocking of the door lock. The door lock actuator controls the door lock to an open state or a closed state by driving the lock mechanism of the door provided in the host vehicle. Note that the door lock control unit 38 may be a part of the control unit 70.

[0029] The door sensor 40 is, for example, a capacitance change type touch sensor whose capacitance changes when a user touches the door handle. The door sensor 40 is normally in an off state. When the user touches the door handle and the capacitance changes to a predetermined value or more, the door sensor 40 becomes an on state and outputs an instruction signal for unlocking the door lock to the control unit 70 via the door lock control unit 38.

[0030] The seat control unit 42 is connected to a seat drive actuator (not shown) and a control unit 70. When the seat control unit 42 receives a signal instructing a change in the position of the seat in the host vehicle from the control unit 70, for example, it controls the seat drive actuator to move the seat forward and backward. The control target of the seat control unit 42 is typically the driver's seat and / or the front passenger seat, but other seats may also be controlled if they are electrically controllable. The seat drive actuator drives the slide mechanism provided in the host vehicle to move the seat forward and backward, thereby moving the seat to a designated position. When the seat is an electrically controllable reclining seat, the seat control unit 42 may be configured to control the inclination of the seat in addition to the seat position. Note that the seat control unit 42 may be a part of the control unit 70.

[0031] The outdoor vehicle communication unit 50 includes an outdoor vehicle antenna 52 and an outdoor vehicle communication section 54 electrically connected to the outdoor vehicle antenna 52. The outdoor vehicle antenna 52 is provided, for example, on the door mirror on the driver's seat side of the host vehicle or on the door handle. The outdoor vehicle communication section 54 is provided, for example, under the surface of the instrument panel. The outdoor vehicle communication unit 50 transmits an outdoor vehicle request signal that requests the transmission of a terminal ID to the outdoor mobile wireless terminal 10 in response to receiving an instruction signal to unlock the door lock or an instruction signal to lock the door lock from the control unit 70. The outdoor vehicle antenna 52 receives the outdoor vehicle response signal transmitted from the mobile wireless terminal 10. The outdoor vehicle communication section 54 acquires the outdoor vehicle response signal received by the outdoor vehicle antenna 52, performs processes such as amplification and decoding on the acquired outdoor vehicle response signal, and outputs the information included in the outdoor vehicle response signal to the control unit 70.

[0032] The indoor vehicle communication unit 60 is provided, for example, under the surface of the instrument panel. The indoor vehicle communication unit 60 includes an indoor vehicle antenna 62 and an indoor vehicle communication section 64 electrically connected to the indoor vehicle antenna 62. The indoor vehicle antenna 62 transmits an indoor vehicle request signal to the mobile wireless terminal 10 inside the vehicle. The indoor vehicle antenna 62 receives the indoor vehicle response signal from the mobile wireless terminal 10 inside the vehicle. The indoor vehicle communication section 64 acquires the indoor vehicle response signal received by the indoor vehicle antenna 62, performs processes such as amplification and decoding on the acquired indoor vehicle signal, and outputs the information included in the indoor vehicle response signal to the control unit 70.

[0033] The control unit 70 includes, for example, a power supply control unit 72, a communication control unit 74, a usage permission unit 76, and a user management unit 78. The power supply control unit 72, the communication control unit 74, the usage permission unit 76, and the user management unit 78 are realized, for example, by a hardware processor such as a CPU (Central Processing Unit) executing a program (software). The program may be implemented, for example, as a vehicle operating system having the control function of the host vehicle, or as an application program operating on the vehicle operating system. Further, some or all of these components may be realized by hardware (including a circuit unit; circuitry) such as an LSI (Large Scale Integration), an ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit), an FPGA (Field-Programmable Gate Array), or a GPU (Graphics Processing Unit), or may be realized by the cooperation of software and hardware. The in-vehicle storage unit 90 is realized, for example, by a non-volatile storage device such as a ROM (Read Only Memory), an EEPROM (Electrically Erasable and Programmable Read Only Memory), or an HDD (Hard Disk Drive), and a volatile storage device such as a RAM (Random Access Memory) or a register.

[0034] The power supply control unit 72 controls the power supply unit 34 to supply power to the mobile wireless terminal 10, enabling the mobile wireless terminal 10 to transmit the terminal ID to the host vehicle using the supplied power.

[0035] The communication control unit 74 controls the outdoor vehicle communication unit 50 or the indoor vehicle communication unit 60 to communicate with the mobile wireless terminal 10. When the power supply unit 34 supplies power to the mobile wireless terminal 10 by electromagnetic induction and the usage permission unit 76 permits the start of the host vehicle, the communication control unit 74 causes the indoor vehicle communication unit 60 to transmit an in-vehicle request signal to the inside of the vehicle and detects an in-vehicle response signal that is a response of the mobile wireless terminal 10 to the transmitted in-vehicle request signal.

[0036] The usage permission unit 76 determines whether to permit or not permit the use of the host vehicle by the user. The permission to use the host vehicle here means, for example, permitting the unlocking of the door lock of the host vehicle or permitting the start of the host vehicle. For example, the usage permission unit 76 collates the terminal ID received from the mobile wireless terminal 10 using the outdoor vehicle communication unit 50 with the terminal ID registered in advance in the in-vehicle storage unit 90 and permits the unlocking of the door lock of the host vehicle based on the collation result. For example, the usage permission unit 76 permits the unlocking of the vehicle door lock when the received terminal ID matches the terminal ID registered in advance in the in-vehicle storage unit 90. This terminal ID is included in the outdoor vehicle response signal.

[0037] Also, for example, the usage permission unit 76 collates the terminal ID received from the mobile wireless terminal 10 using the indoor vehicle communication unit 60 with the terminal ID registered in advance in the in-vehicle storage unit 90 and permits the start of the vehicle based on the collation result. The usage permission unit 76 permits the start of the vehicle when the received terminal ID matches the terminal ID registered in advance in the in-vehicle storage unit 90. This terminal ID is included in the in-vehicle response signal. Also, the in-vehicle response signal includes information indicating the remaining power amount of the power supply 20. Permitting the start of the vehicle means permitting control to any state such as starting the engine, starting the motor, or releasing the lock of the steering wheel.

[0038] The user management unit 78 manages user accounts registered in the in-vehicle device 30 for users of the own vehicle. Setting information for automatic adjustment of the seat position (hereinafter referred to as "seat position setting information") is associated with the user accounts. The user accounts do not necessarily have to correspond one-to-one with the users. For example, a user may create multiple user accounts with different setting contents for the seat position setting information and use them appropriately according to the usage situation, purpose, etc. Hereinafter, for simplicity, it is assumed that one user account is registered in the in-vehicle device 30 for each user. The management information of the user accounts (hereinafter referred to as "account management information") is stored, for example, in the in-vehicle storage unit 90.

[0039] The user management unit 78 performs automatic adjustment of the seat position according to a user account designated as a setting target (hereinafter referred to as "target account"). More specifically, the user management unit 78 refers to the account management information to acquire the seat position setting information of the target user account, and performs automatic adjustment of the seat position based on the acquired seat position setting information. Note that the target account may be designated by a user performing an operation of selecting a user account to be used as the target account from among the user accounts registered in the in-vehicle device 30. Further, the target account may be mechanically determined by association with the mobile wireless terminal 10 when the terminal ID is transmitted from the mobile wireless terminal 10. Here, the user management unit 78 is an example of a "registration unit", a "specification unit", and a "setting unit".

[0040] FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a specific example of account management information. The account management information 92 is managed, for example, as a table in which a corresponding terminal ID and sheet position setting information are associated with a user ID. The user ID is identification information of a user account. The corresponding terminal ID represents the association between the user account and the mobile wireless terminal 10, and stores the identification information (terminal ID) of the mobile wireless terminal 10 associated with the corresponding user account. The example of FIG. 2 represents a case where the mobile wireless terminal 10A (here, terminal ID “1”) is associated with “default user #1” and the mobile wireless terminal 10B (here, terminal ID “2”) is associated with “default user #2”.

[0041] The sheet position setting information is represented, for example, by a pair of identification information of the sheet to be controlled and information on the target sheet position (for example, the displacement amount from the reference position). In the example of FIG. 2, the sheet position setting information of “default user #1” represents controlling the sheet identified by “S1” to the sheet position “aaa”. Also, in the example of FIG. 2, the sheet position setting information of “default user #2” represents controlling the sheet identified by “S1” to the sheet position “bbb” and controlling the sheet identified by “S2” to the sheet position “ccc”. Thus, the sheet position setting information may include setting information for a plurality of sheets.

[0042] Also, in the example of FIG. 2, the sheet position setting information of “general user #1” represents a case where a plurality of setting patterns (here, patterns 1 to 4) are registered. Note that the sheet position setting information of the above-mentioned “default user #1” and “default user #2” are both examples of cases where one setting pattern is registered. Which of the plurality of setting patterns is adopted may be determined by a default value or by a selection operation of the user. Also, the plurality of setting patterns may be changed by a switching operation of the user, or may be automatically carried over as the one used last time.

[0043] In addition, "Default User #1" and "Default User #2" in the example of FIG. 2 are default user accounts pre-registered in the in-vehicle device 30 in the initial state, and are user accounts associated with the user's mobile wireless terminal 10. Here, assuming two mobile wireless terminals 10A and 10B, two default user accounts are created. For example, the default user account is registered in the in-vehicle device 30 by the manufacturer of the own vehicle, the manufacturer of the in-vehicle device, the car dealer that sells the own vehicle and the in-vehicle device, etc. Also, the seat position setting information set in the default user account may be uniformly determined by the registrant (for example, the manufacturer or the car dealer, etc.), or may be determined by the registrant so as to reflect the user's request.

[0044] [Processing when boarding and starting the vehicle] [4.1. Processing when boarding; when the door lock is unlocked by communication] When the user boards the own vehicle, the following processing is performed. For example, when a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, when the control unit 70 acquires an instruction signal for unlocking the door lock), the communication control unit 74 of the control unit 70 causes the outdoor communication unit 50 to transmit an outdoor request signal.

[0045] When the mobile wireless terminal 10 receives the outdoor request signal, it transmits an outdoor response signal, which is a response to the outdoor request signal, to the outdoor communication unit 50.

[0046] The user management unit 78 of the control unit 70 determines whether the user ID included in the outdoor response signal received by the outdoor communication unit 50 matches the user ID stored in the in-vehicle storage unit 90. If the user IDs match, the user management unit 78 causes the door lock control unit 38 to unlock the door of the own vehicle. As a result, the user can board the own vehicle.

[0047] [4.2. Processing when starting; normal processing] For example, as described above, when the door lock is unlocked by communication and the engine start operation is performed, the communication control unit 74 causes the in-vehicle communication unit 60 to transmit an in-vehicle request signal. The engine start operation is, for example, an operation in which the engine switch unit 32 is pressed while the brake pedal is depressed. When the mobile wireless terminal 10 receives the in-vehicle request signal, it transmits an in-vehicle response signal, which is a response to the in-vehicle request signal, to the in-vehicle communication unit 60.

[0048] The user management unit 78 of the control unit 70 determines whether the user ID included in the in-vehicle response signal received by the in-vehicle communication unit 60 matches the user ID stored in the in-vehicle storage unit 90. If the user IDs match, the user management unit 78 causes the engine ECU 82 to operate the engine. Thereby, the user can start the engine of the own vehicle.

[0049] [5. Automatic seat position adjustment function] FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing an example of the flow of processing executed by the in-vehicle device 30 for automatically adjusting the seat position when the user uses the own vehicle. First, the in-vehicle device 30 receives a terminal ID from the mobile wireless terminal 10 (S101). Subsequently, the in-vehicle device 30 collates the received terminal ID with the terminal ID registered in advance in the in-vehicle storage unit 90 (S102), and permits the use of the own vehicle (unlocking of the door lock or transmission of the own vehicle) when both match (S103). Subsequently, the in-vehicle device 30 specifies the target account by referring to the account management information 92 based on the received terminal ID (S104). Subsequently, the in-vehicle device 30 automatically adjusts the seat position based on the seat position setting information of the specified target account (S105).

[0050] [6. Operations when adding a new user account] Hereinafter, with reference to FIGS. 4 to 6, the flow of the process (hereinafter referred to as "user addition process") executed by the in-vehicle device 30 when registering a new user account will be described. FIGS. 4 and 5 are sequence charts showing an example of the flow of the user addition process. At the start of the sequence chart, it is assumed that the in-vehicle device 30 in the initial state is installed in the host vehicle. As described with reference to FIG. 2, only the default user account is registered in the in-vehicle device 30 in the initial state, and the default seat position setting information is registered in advance in the default user account.

[0051] In addition, FIG. 6 is a diagram schematically showing how the user management screen displayed on the in-vehicle device 30 transitions according to the progress of the chart. The user management screen is a screen provided to the user as a user interface for the user to select a user account registered in the in-vehicle device 30 or perform a management operation of the user account. Here, as an example, a user management screen configured to display a list of registered user accounts and accept a registration operation for a new user account is illustrated.

[0052] First, the user uses the mobile wireless terminal 10A (terminal ID "1") to perform an unlocking operation on the door lock of the own vehicle (S201). By this operation, the terminal ID is transmitted from the mobile wireless terminal 10A to the in-vehicle device 30 (S202), and the in-vehicle device 30 unlocks the door lock based on the received terminal ID (S203, see FIG. 3). For example, in response to this door lock unlocking operation, a user management screen G10A is displayed on the in-vehicle device 30 (FIG. 5). The user management screen G10A is in a state where, for example, a list L1 of user accounts that can be used by the user among the registered user accounts (here, "default user #1" and "guest user") and a user interface U1 for accepting an operation to add a new user account are displayed, and is in a state waiting for an input of an operation to select any of the user accounts. An example of the user management screen G10A is an example in which "default user #1" linked to the mobile wireless terminal 10A among the default user accounts and "guest user", which is a user account opened to unspecified users, are displayed as selectable user accounts. Note that all default user accounts not linked to the mobile wireless terminal 10 may be displayed on the user management screen G10A.

[0053] Subsequently, the user opens the door of the own vehicle in response to the door lock being unlocked in S203 (S204). Note that the dashed arrow in the figure represents the sequential relationship between the step immediately before the arrow and the step immediately after the arrow. When the in-vehicle device 30 detects this door operation by the door sensor 40 (S205), the in-vehicle device 30 automatically adjusts the seat position by referring to the seat position setting information of the user account (here, "default user #1") linked to the mobile wireless terminal 10A used for unlocking the door lock (S206). The adjusted seat position at this time is, for example, a position shifted toward the rear seat side (entry position) so that the user can easily get into the own vehicle. Here, for example, it is assumed that the seat position of the driver's seat is adjusted.

[0054] Subsequently, after the seat position is automatically adjusted to the entry position in S206, the user gets into the vehicle and sits in the driver's seat (S207), and performs a selection operation of the user account to be used on the in-vehicle device 30 (S208). Here, it is assumed that "Default User #1" linked to the mobile wireless terminal 10A is selected. The user management screen G20B represents the state in which "Default User #1" is selected in the in-vehicle device 30. In response to this operation, the in-vehicle device 30 automatically adjusts the seat position with reference to the seat position setting information linked to the selected default user account "Default User #1" (S209). The adjusted seat position at this time is, for example, a position (driving position) where the user can easily perform driving operations.

[0055] Subsequently, the user performs an operation to add a new user account to the in-vehicle device 30 (S210). The user management screen G30C represents the state in which the user interface U1 for adding a new user account to the in-vehicle device 30 is operated. In response to this operation, for example, a registration screen for a new user account is displayed on the in-vehicle device 30, and the user operates the registration screen to create a new user account. Here, the user management unit 78 copies and registers the seat position setting information used at the time of the previous activation of the automatic adjustment function (here, the driving position of "Default User #1") as the seat position setting information for the new user account (S211). The user management screen G40D shows the state of displaying the list of user accounts after the new registration of the user account "General User #1".

[0056] Subsequently, in order for the user to change from the current default user account "Default User #1" to the newly registered user account "General User #1", the user performs an operation of selecting "General User #1" from the user accounts listed on the in-vehicle device 30 (S212). In response to this operation, the in-vehicle device 30 changes the association of the user account with the mobile wireless terminal 10A from "Default User #1" to "General User #1" (S213), and automatically adjusts the seat position with reference to the seat position setting information associated with the selected user account "General User #1" (S214).

[0057] Note that in S211, since the seat position setting information of General User #1 is registered by copying (duplicating) the seat position setting information of Default User #1, in S214, although the automatic seat position adjustment function is activated, the actual seat position is not changed. Also, in this case, when the association between the mobile wireless terminal 10A and the user account is updated in S213, when the user uses the mobile wireless terminal 10A to use the vehicle next time, the user can seamlessly perform the process from unlocking the door to automatically adjusting the seat position to starting the vehicle using the newly added user account without performing a user account change operation. Here, the source user account for copying is an example of "First User Information", and the destination user account for copying is an example of "Second User Information".

[0058] According to the vehicle control system 1 of the embodiment configured as described above, the convenience of the automatic adjustment function of the driving environment can be improved. More specifically, conventionally, when newly adding a user account, since it was used as the default value of seat position setting information different from the current seat position, such as a predetermined value, the automatic adjustment function might operate at an unintended timing when adding a new user account. In contrast, in the vehicle control system 1 of the embodiment, when adding a new user account, by copying the seat position setting information used in the previous automatic adjustment of the seat position and setting it as the default setting value, it is possible to suppress the operation of the unintended automatic adjustment function when adding a new user account and improve the convenience.

[0059] <Modification example> In the above embodiment, the case where the user management unit 78 adjusts the seat position as an example of the driving environment has been described, but the driving environment to be adjusted is not limited to this. For example, the user management unit 78 may be configured to control the angle of the fender mirror, the tilt of the seat, the position and angle of the steering wheel, and the like. Even in such a case, by managing the respective control setting information in association with the user account, it can be realized in the same manner as the automatic adjustment of the seat position.

[0060] Also, in the above-described embodiment, the in-vehicle device 30 may be configured to set a plurality of driving environments by associating the setting information of the plurality of driving environments with the user account. For example, the above-described seat position, the angle of the fender mirror, the inclination of the seat, the position and angle of the steering wheel, etc. may be configured to be automatically adjusted at the same timing or at different timings. In this case, the user management unit 78 may be configured not to duplicate the setting information for devices that are different from the seat and have little impact on the user due to setting changes. For example, as an example of the setting information not to be duplicated, driving mode, audio setting, air conditioner setting, etc. are mentioned. Devices that operate based on these settings do not / rarely directly touch the user's body, so there is no problem even if the setting values are changed when a new user account is added.

[0061] As described above, the embodiments for implementing the present invention have been described using the embodiments. However, the present invention is not limited to such embodiments, and various modifications and substitutions can be made without departing from the gist of the present invention.

Explanation of Reference Numerals

[0062] 1... Vehicle control system, 10, 10A, 10B... Portable wireless terminal, 11... Housing, 12... Communication unit, 14... Control unit, 16... Storage unit, 18... Power receiving unit, 20... Power supply, 22... Mechanical key, 30... In-vehicle device, 32... Engine switch unit, 34... Power supply unit, 36... Information output unit, 38... Door lock control unit, 40... Door sensor, 42... Seat control unit, 50... Out-of-vehicle communication unit, 52... Out-of-vehicle antenna, 54... Out-of-vehicle communication unit, 60... In-vehicle communication unit, 62... In-vehicle antenna, 64... In-vehicle communication unit, 70... Control unit, 72... Power supply control unit, 74... Communication control unit, 76... Usage permission unit, 78... User management unit, 82... ECU, 90... In-vehicle side storage unit, 92... Account management information

Claims

1. A setting device for setting devices of a moving body, a storage unit that stores setting information of an automatic adjustment function, which is a function for automatically adjusting the state of the device, and manages the setting information in association with a user of the moving body; a registration unit that registers user information regarding the user and the setting information of the device in the storage unit; an identification unit that identifies a user of the moving body; a setting unit that acquires the setting information of the device associated with the user identified by the identification unit from the storage unit and performs setting of the device based on the acquired setting information; comprising: The registration unit acquires, from the storage unit, first setting information that is the setting information of the device associated with first user information that has been registered in advance and that was used during the previous operation of the automatic adjustment function, and registers the acquired first setting information in association with second user information that is different from the first user information. Moving body setting device.

2. When newly registering the second user information, the registration unit registers setting information having the same content as the setting information associated with the first user information in association with the second user information. The moving body setting device according to Claim 1.

3. The device is a seat of the moving body, the setting information of the device is seat position setting information for setting the position of the seat, and the registration unit associates, with the seat position setting information of the second user information, a copy of the seat position setting information associated with the first user information. The moving body setting device according to Claim 2.

4. The moving body has a plurality of the devices, and among the setting information of the plurality of devices, the seat position setting information is copied, and the setting information other than the seat position setting information is not copied. The moving body setting device according to Claim 3.

5. A setting device for setting devices of a moving body, in a storage unit that stores setting information of an automatic adjustment function, which is a function for automatically adjusting the state of the device, manages the setting information in association with a user of the moving body, registers user information regarding the user and the setting information of the device in the storage unit, identifies a user of the moving body, acquires the setting information of the device associated with the identified user from the storage unit, and sets the device based on the acquired setting information, comprising: In the registration of the setting information, the first setting information, which is the setting information of the device associated with the first user information registered in advance and is the setting information used during the previous operation of the automatic adjustment function, is acquired from the storage unit, and the acquired first setting information is registered by associating it with second user information different from the first user information. Mobile body setting method.

6. In a setting device that sets the settings of a device possessed by a mobile body, In a storage unit that stores setting information of an automatic adjustment function, which is a function of automatically adjusting the state of the device, the setting information is managed by associating it with a user of the mobile body. The user information regarding the user and the setting information of the device are registered in the storage unit. Identify the user of the mobile body. Acquire the setting information of the device associated with the identified user from the storage unit, and set the device based on the acquired setting information. A program for In the registration of the setting information, cause the storage unit to acquire the first setting information, which is the setting information of the device associated with the first user information registered in advance and is the setting information used during the previous operation of the automatic adjustment function, and cause the acquired first setting information to be registered by associating it with second user information different from the first user information. A program for

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