Vehicle-mounted device

Abstract

To provide a technique to improve the convenience of an on-vehicle instrument that accommodates an electronic key.SOLUTION: An on-vehicle instrument 10 includes a main unit 12, and a key tray part 60 (electronic key housing part) that houses a vehicle's electronic key 90 and can be attached to / detached from the main unit 12 . The key tray part 60 has a switching part that switches, in response to the attachment / detachment action of the key tray part 60 to / from the main unit 12, between a detection state of a switch part 32 for key detection (first detection part) provided in the main unit 12 that detects a housing state of the electronic key 90 in the key tray part 60 and a detection state of a switch part 31 for attachment detection (second detection part) provided in the main unit 12 for detecting a state of attachment / detachment of the key tray part 60 to / from the main unit 12.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 6

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to an in-vehicle device that stores an electronic key for a vehicle. [Background technology]

[0002] One way of using automobiles is for multiple people to share one or more vehicles. Examples include car sharing and rental cars. From here on, these types of usage will be collectively referred to as "sharing."

[0003] In vehicle sharing, handling of the keys to use the vehicle being shared is important. For example, Patent Document 1 discloses technology for an in-vehicle device that stores an electronic key that can be used for vehicle sharing, etc. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] Patent Publication No. 2021-95746 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] However, the technology of conventional in-vehicle devices that store electronic keys leaves room for improvement in terms of convenience, including the sense of security, ease of use, and ease of understanding when using the device.

[0006] An example of an object of the present invention is to provide a technique for improving the convenience of an in-vehicle device that stores an electronic key. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] One aspect of the present invention is an on-board device that includes a main body and an electronic key storage unit that stores an electronic key for a vehicle and is detachable from the main body. The electronic key storage unit has a first detection unit provided in the main body that detects the storage state of the electronic key in the electronic key storage unit, a second detection unit provided in the main body that detects the attachment / detachment state of the electronic key storage unit to the main body, and a switching unit that switches the detection state in response to the attachment / detachment of the electronic key storage unit to the main body.

[0008] According to the above aspect of the present invention, both the state of the electronic key storage unit and the state of the electronic key storage unit attached to or detached from the main body can be reliably detected in response to the attachment or detachment of the electronic key storage unit to or from the main body, thereby improving the convenience of the vehicle-mounted device that stores the electronic key. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0009] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of a system configuration of a sharing system. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing an example of the configuration of the vehicle-mounted device, viewed diagonally from above and front left. [Figure 3] FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing an example of the configuration of the in-vehicle device, viewed obliquely from above and rear right. [Figure 4] FIG. 1 is a top view showing an example of the configuration of an on-board device. [Figure 5] XZ cross-sectional view of the area around the tray mounting section with the key tray section mounted. [Figure 6] 10 is a diagram showing an XZ cross-sectional view of the area around the tray mounting portion when the key tray portion is not mounted, and the key tray portion. FIG. [Figure 7] FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing an example of the configuration of a key tray portion. [Figure 8] FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing an example of the configuration of a key tray portion. [Figure 9] FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing an example of the configuration of a key tray portion. [Figure 10] FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing an example of the configuration of the lid of the key tray. [Figure 11] 10 is a state transition diagram for explaining the procedure for removing the key tray unit from the main body unit. FIG. [Figure 12] 10 is a state transition diagram for explaining the procedure for removing the key tray unit from the main body unit. FIG. [Figure 13] 10 is a state transition diagram for explaining the procedure for attaching the key tray unit to the main body unit. FIG. [Figure 14] 10 is a state transition diagram for explaining the procedure for attaching the key tray unit to the main body unit. FIG. [Figure 15] 10 is a state transition diagram for explaining the procedure for attaching the key tray unit to the main body unit. FIG. [Figure 16] 6 is a flowchart illustrating a flow of processing in the vehicle-mounted device from the start of use of the vehicle to the end of use. [Figure 17] 10 is a flowchart illustrating a process flow of the in-vehicle device and a process flow of the user terminal related to the service-in guidance control. [Figure 18] Flowchart continued from Figure 17. [Figure 19] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a guide display in the service start guidance control. [Figure 20] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a guide display in the service start guidance control. [Figure 21] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a guide display in the service start guidance control. [Figure 22] 10 is a flowchart for explaining the processing flow of the in-vehicle device and the processing flow of the user terminal relating to out-of-service guidance control; [Figure 23] Flowchart continued from Figure 22. [Figure 24] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a guide display in service out guidance control. [Figure 25] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a guide display in service out guidance control. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0010] While examples of embodiments to which the present invention is applied are described below, the forms to which the present invention can be applied are not limited to the following. Modifications, additions, and omissions of components are possible within the scope of the invention.

[0011] In drawings where directions need to be indicated for reference, three orthogonal axes (X, Y, Z) in a right-handed system are shown to indicate directions when explaining the on-board device. The positive direction of the Z axis is up, the negative direction of the Z axis is down, the positive direction of the X axis is front, the negative direction of the X axis is back, the positive direction of the Y axis is left (with respect to the on-board device), and the negative direction of the Y axis is right (with respect to the on-board device).

[0012] FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating an example of a system configuration of a sharing system. The sharing system 3 includes an in-vehicle device 10 that stores an electronic key 90 for a vehicle 5 to be shared, a server system 1100 that communicates with the in-vehicle device 10 via a network 9, and a user terminal 1500 that communicates with the in-vehicle device 10 and the server system 1100 via the network 9. In this specification, a "user" refers to a person who uses the vehicle 5, i.e., an end user.

[0013] The network 9 refers to a communication path that allows data communication. The network 9 includes a dedicated line (dedicated cable) for direct connection, a LAN (Local Area Network) using Ethernet (registered trademark), etc., as well as a telephone communication network, a cable network, the Internet, short-distance wireless communication, etc., and the communication method may be either wired or wireless.

[0014] The server system 1100 performs user registration for the sharing system 3, reservation management, and provision of reservation information to the user terminal 1500 and the in-vehicle device 10. Specifically, the server system 1100 stores a management program 501 and, by executing this program, realizes (1) a user registration function, (2) a reservation setting function for the vehicle 5, (3) a generation function for reservation information 700 (including, for example, a unique reservation ID, a reserved vehicle ID, a reservation period, a password, etc.), (4) a function for providing a copy of the reservation information 700 (user copy reservation information 700t) to the user terminal 1500, and (5) a function for providing a copy of the reservation information 700 (reservation information for in-vehicle device 700c) to the in-vehicle device 10.

[0015] The user terminal 1500 is a terminal connectable to the network 9, and is a computer system used by a user who wishes to use the sharing service for the vehicle 5. For example, the user terminal 1500 is realized by a smartphone, a tablet computer, a laptop computer, a wearable computer, or the like.

[0016] The user terminal 1500 can store and execute application programs. The user terminal 1500 stores a terminal program 502 as an application program. By executing the terminal program 502, the user terminal 1500 realizes the following functions: (1) a function for accessing the server system 1100 to perform a reservation procedure for the vehicle 5 and acquiring and storing the user copy reservation information 700t; (2) a function for performing data communication with the in-vehicle device 10; (3) a function for providing the user copy reservation information 700t and receiving authentication when communication with the in-vehicle device 10 is possible; (4) a function for issuing a predetermined unlock request to the in-vehicle device 10 in response to an unlock operation on the user terminal 1500 by the user after authentication, thereby unlocking the vehicle; and (5) a function for issuing a predetermined lock request to the in-vehicle device 10 in response to a lock operation on the user terminal 1500 by the user after authentication, thereby locking the vehicle.

[0017] A vehicle 5 to be shared is equipped with an in-vehicle device 10. The in-vehicle device 10 is installed inside the vehicle (for example, in the glove box, on the dashboard, in the console box, at the feet of the driver's seat or passenger seat, in the trunk, etc.).

[0018] FIG. 2 is a perspective external view of the vehicle-mounted device 10 as seen from diagonally above the front left. FIG. 3 is a perspective external view of the vehicle-mounted device 10 as seen from diagonally above the right rear. 4 is an external view of the vehicle-mounted device 10 as seen from directly above. In FIG. 4, the main components built into the vehicle-mounted device 10 are transparently shown by dashed lines.

[0019] As shown in Figures 2 to 4, the vehicle-mounted device 10 has a main body 12 and a key tray 60. The key tray 60 is an "electronic key storage unit" that stores an electronic key 90 for the vehicle 5 and is detachable from the main body 12. Figures 2 to 4 all show the key tray 60, which stores the electronic key 90, attached to the main body 12. In the drawings, the main body 12 is shaded to make it easier to distinguish between the main body 12 and the key tray 60.

[0020] The main body 12 has a main case 14 that defines a main internal space for housing electrical and electronic components and various mechanisms, and a tray attachment section 16 that is a structural part for inserting and attaching the key tray 60 and has a through-hole shape that forms a cylindrical space along the X-axis direction. The X-axis direction is the operating direction for attaching and detaching the key tray 60. The tray attachment section 16 and the key tray 60 may be connected by a curl cord 96.

[0021] The main case portion 14 has a first actuator 21, a second actuator 22, a speaker 23, a transmission mechanism portion 24, an engagement portion 26, a light emitting portion 28, a light guiding and diffusing portion 29, a switch portion 30, and a control portion 40.

[0022] 4, the control unit 40 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 41, an IC memory 42, a first communication unit 43, a second communication unit 44, an in-vehicle network communication IC 45, and an operation control unit 46. The control unit 40 comprehensively controls the operation of the in-vehicle device 10 by causing the CPU 41 to execute programs stored in the IC memory 42. One of the controls includes guidance control based on a combination of the detection result of the attachment detection switch unit 31 and the detection result of the key detection switch unit 32.

[0023] The first communication unit 43 is realized by, for example, a wireless communication module, and connects to the network 9 to communicate with the server system 1100. The second communication unit 44 is realized by, for example, a short-distance wireless communication module, and communicates with the user terminal 1500 of the user using the vehicle 5 that is within a predetermined communication range.

[0024] The in-vehicle network communication IC 45 connects to the in-vehicle network of the vehicle 5 and acquires the latest vehicle state information of the vehicle 5 from the in-vehicle computer (for example, the powertrain MCU, the body MCU, etc.).

[0025] The operation control unit 46 is realized, for example, by a power control circuit, and when it receives an instruction to open or close the door of the vehicle 5 from the user terminal 1500, it supplies power to either the first actuator 21 or the second actuator 22 to operate them depending on the type of instruction.

[0026] FIG. 5 is an XZ cross-sectional view of the tray mounting portion 16 and its surroundings with the key tray portion 60 mounted. FIG. 6 shows an XZ cross-sectional view of the tray mounting section 16 and its surroundings with the key tray section 60 not mounted on the top side, and the key tray section 60 on the bottom side, aligned so that the position in the X-axis direction is the same as the position when the key tray section 60 is mounted. 5 and 6, the main body 12 is shaded to make it easier to distinguish between the main body 12 and the key tray 60.

[0027] The tray mounting section 16 has rib-like reinforcing structures 18 on the outside that are provided along the YZ plane. The inner surfaces of the tray mounting section 16 (two surfaces parallel to the XZ plane and two surfaces parallel to the XY plane) are formed flat (smooth). The number of reinforcing structures 18 can be set appropriately. Furthermore, the ribs that make up the reinforcing structures 18 are not limited to being provided in a direction parallel to the YZ plane, but may also be provided in a direction parallel to the XZ plane or in other directions.

[0028] The inner surface of the tray mounting portion 16 being "flat" does not have to be a completely flat surface. It is sufficient that the inner surface is formed smoothly and continuously, allowing for some unevenness due to joints between parts and cutouts.

[0029] By making the inner surface of the tray mounting section 16 flat, when the key tray section 60 is inserted into the tray mounting section 16, the inner surface comes into sliding contact with the outer surface of the key tray section 60 and functions as a guide surface that can smoothly guide the insertion. In addition, the tray mounting section 16 has a through shape that forms a cylindrical space along the X-axis direction, which is the mounting direction to the tray mounting section 16.

[0030] Therefore, even if there is a foreign object (for example, a piece of paper) in the cylindrical space of the tray mounting portion 16, the user can quickly find the foreign object and remove it easily and quickly.

[0031] The tray attachment section 16 also has a transmission mechanism 24 as an element protruding from the Y-axis positive side (the side closest to the first actuator 21 and the second actuator 22) of the two faces that form the inner surface of the cylindrical space and are parallel to the XZ directions. The transmission mechanism 24 is a mechanism that transmits the force of the push button operation by the first actuator 21 and the second actuator 22 to the push button of the electronic key 90.

[0032] The first actuator 21 and the second actuator 22 are drive units that operate to perform push button operations under drive control by the control unit 40. Specifically, the first actuator 21 and the second actuator 22 are realized by push-type linear solenoids, and when a drive current is applied, the electromagnetic force pushes out a movable unit (a push rod connected to a movable iron core) in the negative Y-axis direction.

[0033] The operations of the first actuator 21 and the second actuator 22 are transmitted via the transmission mechanism 24 to the push buttons (unlock push button, lock push button) of the electronic key 90 housed in the key tray 60 in the attached state.

[0034] The transmission mechanism 24 has a first link mechanism that transmits the operation of the push rod of the first actuator 21 to one of the unlocking button and the locking button of the electronic key 90 stored in the key tray 60, and a second link mechanism that transmits the operation of the push rod of the second actuator 22 to the other of the unlocking button and the locking button of the electronic key 90 stored in the key tray 60.

[0035] The relative positions of the unlock push button and the lock push button on the push button arrangement surface of the electronic key 90 vary depending on the type of electronic key 90. The transmission mechanism 24 is available with multiple link structure specifications corresponding to the type of electronic key 90, and is replaced with a transmission mechanism 24 of a type that is compatible with the type of electronic key 90 of the vehicle 5 to which the in-vehicle device 10 is attached.

[0036] Of the two surfaces parallel to the XZ directions that constitute the inner surface of the cylindrical space of the tray mounting section 16, a portion of the transmission mechanism section 24 protrudes from the surface on the positive side of the Y axis (the surface closer to the first actuator 21 and the second actuator 22). When the key tray section 60 is mounted on the main body section 12, this protruding portion is located in a position corresponding to the window section 74 (see FIGS. 6 and 7) of the key tray section 60, and is located close to the push button of the electronic key 90 stored in the key tray section 60.

[0037] The first actuator 21 and the second actuator 22 perform a push-button operation on the electronic key 90 housed in the key tray 60 attached to the main body 12 via the transmission mechanism 24 .

[0038] As shown in Figure 6, the transmission mechanism 24 is arranged along a center line Lc that passes through the middle position in the Z-axis direction of the tray mounting portion 16 (a line opposite to the center line Lt that passes through the middle position in the Z-axis direction of the electronic key 90 housed in the key tray portion 60 in the mounted state).

[0039] The engaging portion 26 is a mechanism that switches between an engaged state in which it engages with the key tray portion 60 attached to the main body portion 12, and a disengaged state in which it does not engage. When engaged, the engaging portion 26 prevents the key tray portion 60 from moving in the X-axis direction within the cylindrical space of the tray attachment portion 16, and serves to hold the key tray portion 60 in a predetermined position in the attached state.

[0040] In this embodiment, the engagement portion 26 is described as being configured as a "push latch." The engagement portion 26 has a passive portion (a part that receives an actuating force), an engagement protrusion portion (a part that moves with the stroke of the passive portion), and a main portion (a part corresponding to a housing that houses the passive portion, etc.). The passive portion is biased in the positive direction of the X-axis by a spring built into the main portion. As a result, the engagement portion 26 is oriented such that the passive portion strokes along the X-axis and the engagement protrusion portion faces in the negative direction of the Y-axis. The engagement portion 26 determines the insertion limit position of the key tray unit 60 and notifies the user that the key tray unit 60 has been inserted to the correct position by providing a tactile sensation from the latch.

[0041] The engaging portion 26 may be realized by a mechanical element other than a push latch, such as a snap fit, a magnet, a magnetic latch, or a hook-and-loop fastener.

[0042] The light emitting unit 28 is an element that emits light toward the light guiding and diffusing unit 29 and the light guiding portion 62 of the attached key tray unit 60. The light emitting unit 28 can be realized by, for example, an LED.

[0043] Light-guiding and diffusing section 29 is a plate-like member made of a synthetic resin material with light-guiding and light-diffusing properties. Of the two surfaces that constitute the inner surface of tray mounting section 16 and are parallel to the XZ directions, light-guiding and diffusing section 29 is fitted into the surface on the positive side of the Y axis (the surface closer to first actuator 21 and second actuator 22). Light-guiding and diffusing section 29 guides the light generated by light-emitting section 28 and diffuses it in a planar form toward the inner surface of tray mounting section 16.

[0044] The switch unit 30 is switched ON / OFF by contacting the key tray unit 60 attached to the main body unit 12. The switch unit 30 has an attachment detection switch unit 31 and a key detection switch unit 32. As shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, the attachment detection switch unit 31 and the key detection switch unit 32 are exposed on the surface on the positive Y-axis side of the two surfaces that form the inner surface of the tray attachment unit 16 and are parallel to the XZ directions. The key detection switch unit 32 is located on a center line Lc that passes through the middle position in the Z-axis direction.

[0045] The attachment detection switch unit 31 is a second detection unit provided on the main body 12 that detects the attachment / detachment state of the key tray unit 60 to the main body 12. The attachment detection switch unit 31 is realized, for example, by a slide switch (specifically, a switch that turns ON when a slider is pressed and moves, and returns to OFF when the external force acting on the slider is removed), and detects that the key tray unit 60 is attached to the main body 12. When the detection state of the attachment detection switch unit 31 is ON, it indicates that the key tray unit 60 is attached to the main body 12, and when the detection state is OFF, it indicates that the key tray unit 60 is not attached to (detached from) the main body 12.

[0046] The key detection switch unit 32 is a first detector provided on the main body 12 that detects the placement state of the electronic key 90 in the key tray unit 60. The key detection switch unit 32 is realized, for example, by a lever-type switch similar to the attachment detection switch unit 31. When the key tray unit 60 is attached to the main body 12, the key detection switch unit 32 comes into contact with the movable unit 80 of the key tray unit 60, thereby detecting the displacement state of the movable unit 80. In this way, the key detection switch unit 32 indirectly detects that the electronic key 90 is placed in the key tray unit 60. Note that when the detection state of the key detection switch unit 32 is ON, this indicates that the electronic key 90 is placed in the key tray unit 60, and when the detection state is OFF, this indicates that the electronic key 90 is not placed in the key tray unit 60.

[0047] 7 is a perspective view showing an example of the configuration of the key tray unit 60, as seen from diagonally above the left front. Also, FIG. 7 shows the key tray unit 60 removed from the main body 12 in an unattached state. FIG. 8 is an example of a perspective view showing an example of the configuration of the key tray unit 60, showing a state in which the electronic key 90 is stored and the lid unit 70 is closed. FIG. 9 is an example of a perspective external view showing an example of the configuration of the key tray unit 60, showing a state in which an electronic key 90 is stored and the lid unit 70 is open.

[0048] The key tray portion 60 has a storage portion 61 for storing the electronic key 90, a key fitter 64, and a lid portion 70 for opening and closing the opening on the positive side of the Y axis of the storage portion 61, and stores the electronic key 90 in a removable manner.

[0049] The housing section 61 is made of a synthetic resin material that has light-guiding and light-scattering properties. In other words, the entire housing section 61 serves as a light-guiding section 62 made of a light-guiding material. The color of the housing section 61 can be, for example, a slightly cloudy, translucent color. Note that only the front portion of the housing section 61 (the portion that will be the front when attached to the main body 12: the portion on the positive side of the X-axis) may be made of a light-guiding material.

[0050] The storage unit 61 has an anti-misassembly structure 65 that allows it to be attached to the main body 12 by adjusting its posture relative to the main body 12 (see FIG. 3). Specifically, the side surface of the storage unit 61 on the negative Y-axis side has curved corners on the positive and negative Z-axis sides. This curved shape is the side view shape of the storage unit 61 when viewed in the direction of inserting the key tray unit 60 into the tray mounting unit 16 (the direction along the X-axis). The inner shape of the tray mounting unit 16 is shaped to fit into this side view shape. As a result, the key tray unit 60 cannot be inserted or attached to the tray mounting unit 16 unless the curved corners of the key tray unit 60 and the inner shape of the tray mounting unit 16 are aligned relative to each other.

[0051] The key fitter 64 (see Figure 9) is a component made by hollowing out an area for accommodating the electronic key 90 that conforms to the external shape of the electronic key 90 from a hard sponge plate. The key fitter 64 positions the electronic key 90 accommodated in the accommodating section 61 so that the unlock push button 91 and lock push button 92 are in predetermined positions in the accommodating section 61. Multiple types of key fitters 64 corresponding to the types of electronic keys 90 are prepared in advance, and the on-board device 10 is replaced with a key fitter 64 of a type that corresponds to the type of electronic key 90 of the vehicle 5 to which it is attached.

[0052] The electronic key 90 is stored with one end of the connecting member 94 attached to the key ring hole 93 and the push button arrangement surface facing in the positive direction of the Y axis (toward the opening of the storage section 61). The other end of the connecting member 94 is protruded outside the storage section 61.

[0053] Any ornament, part, or the like can be attached to the other end of the connecting member 94. For example, a tag bearing the license plate number of the vehicle 5 in which the in-vehicle device 10 is mounted, a key holder, or the like can be attached. Also, as shown in FIG. 4 , one end of a curled cord 96, the other end of which is connected to the main body 12, may be attached to the connecting member 94.

[0054] 10 is a perspective view showing an example of the configuration of the lid unit 70, illustrating the inside of the lid unit 70. The coordinate axes in FIG. 10 are shown as the coordinate axes in a state where the key tray unit 60 with the lid unit 70 closed is attached to the main body unit 12.

[0055] The cover 70 functions as a switch that switches the detection states of the attachment detection switch 31 and the key detection switch 32 in response to the attachment / detachment of the key tray 60 to / from the main body 12. Specifically, the cover 70 has an engagement hole 72, a window 74, a cover shaft 76, a snap fit 78, and a movable part 80.

[0056] The engagement hole 72 is a hole into which the engagement protrusion of the engagement portion 26 (see FIG. 6) is inserted. A recess may be used instead of a hole.

[0057] The window 74 is an opening that exposes the push buttons (unlock push button 91 and lock push button 92) of the electronic key 90 stored in the key tray 60. The lid 70 has a notch 75 at the center of the front end of the window 74. The lid 70 also has inclined surfaces 74s that slope toward the right rear (negative X-axis and negative Y-axis; see FIG. 8 ; when viewed from above, the direction of the key tray 60 alone is considered to be the top of the key tray 60 and the lid 70 is viewed diagonally downward and rearward) on both sides of the notch 75 in the Z-axis direction at the front end (positive X-axis side) of the window 74 (see FIG. 11 ). The attachment detection switch 31 comes into contact with the inclined surfaces 74s of the lid 70, turning its detection state ON. The inclined surface 74s of the lid 70 comes into contact with the attachment detection switch 31 when the key tray 60 is attached to the tray attachment portion 16, thereby assisting in its smooth operation. In other words, it prevents excessive impact from being applied to the attachment detection switch 31 when it is activated.

[0058] The cover shaft 76 is a shaft for connecting the cover portion 70 to the storage portion 61 so that the cover portion 70 can swing. The snap fit 78 engages the cover 70 with the storage portion 61 so as to be operable to open and close.

[0059] The movable part 80 is positioned so as to come into contact with the push button arrangement surface (the user's operation surface on which the unlock push button 91 and lock push button 92 are provided) of the electronic key 90 stored in the key tray part 60, and displaces depending on whether or not the stored electronic key 90 is stored.

[0060] Specifically, the movable part 80 has a swingable lever 81, a swing shaft 83 of the lever 81, and a coil spring 85 that biases the lever 81 toward the inside of the lid part 70 (the side facing the stored electronic key 90). The lever 81 is provided on the lid part 70 so as to be rotatable in the positive direction and the negative direction of the Y axis with the swing shaft 83 as a fulcrum.

[0061] The lever 81 swings while fitted in the notch 75 . When the electronic key 90 is stored, the lever 81 contacts the push button arrangement surface of the electronic key 90 and compresses the coil spring 85. The outer surface of the lever 81 on the positive Y-axis side is then substantially flush with the outer surface of the lid 70 on the positive Y-axis side (the state shown in FIG. 8). The rear portion of the lever 81 (the end of the lever 81 on the negative X-axis side) has an inclined surface 81s (see FIG. 11) similar to the inclined surface 74s of the lid 70. When the outer surface of the lever 81 on the positive Y-axis side is substantially flush with the outer surface of the lid 70 on the positive Y-axis side, the inclined surface 81s of the lever 81 is substantially flush with the inclined surface 74s of the lid 70. The key detection switch 32 then contacts the inclined surface 81s of the lever 81, and its detection state is turned ON.

[0062] Conversely, when electronic key 90 is not stored, lever 81 is swung inward into storage compartment 61 by the biasing force of coil spring 85. In this state, the outer surface of lever 81 on the positive Y-axis side is located more inward in storage compartment 61 than the outer surface of lid 70 on the positive Y-axis side, and is recessed from the outer surface of lid 70 on the positive Y-axis side.

[0063] That is, when the electronic key 90 is stored in the storage section 61, moving the lid section 70 in the closing direction causes the lever 81 to come into contact with the push button arrangement surface of the electronic key 90 and to swing in the positive direction of the Y axis against the biasing force of the coil spring 85. On the other hand, when the electronic key 90 is not stored in the storage section 61, even if the lid section 70 is moved in the closing direction, the push button arrangement surface of the electronic key 90 does not exist, so the lever 81 does not swing in the positive direction of the Y axis due to the biasing force of the coil spring 85.

[0064] 11 and 12 are state transition diagrams illustrating the procedure for removing the key tray 60 from the main body 12, and are XY cross-sectional views selectively depicting the periphery of the lid 70. The attachment detection switch 31 is normally aligned with the key detection switch 32 along the Z-axis (see FIG. 6). However, for ease of understanding, the attachment detection switch 31 is depicted shifted in the negative X-axis direction (leftward as viewed in FIGS. 11 and 12) from its original position. In addition, in FIGS. 11 and 12, the front end of the window 74 is depicted by a dashed line, shifted in the negative X-axis direction from the rear end of the lever 81. The lid 70 has an inclined surface 74s at the front end of the window 74, and an inclined surface 81s at the rear end of the lever 81 that is inclined in the same direction as the inclined surface 74s.

[0065] As shown in Figure 11, when the key tray 60 is attached to the main body 12, the passive portion 26j of the engaging portion 26 is in contact with the stepped portion 79 formed on the lid 70 and is in an engaged state. In this engaged state, the engaging portion 26 projects the engaging protrusion 26t. The engaging protrusion 26t fits into the engaging hole 72 of the lid 70.

[0066] With regard to the switch unit 30, the attachment detection switch unit 31 comes into contact with the inclined surface 74s of the lid unit 70, and its detection state is turned ON. This allows the control unit 40 to recognize that the key tray unit 60 is attached to the main body unit 12.

[0067] 11 , when an electronic key 90 is stored in the key tray 60, the outer surface of the swing end of the lever 81 on the positive Y-axis side is positioned flush with the outer surface of the lid 70 on the positive Y-axis side, and the inclined surface 81s of the lever 81 is also substantially flush with the inclined surface 74s of the lid 70. The key detection switch 32 is positioned opposite the outer surface of the swing end of the lever 81 on the positive Y-axis side, and is in contact with the inclined surface 81s of the lever 81, turning its detection state ON. This allows the control unit 40 to recognize that an electronic key 90 is stored in the key tray 60.

[0068] To remove the key tray unit 60 from the main body 12, the user pushes the key tray unit 60 in the negative direction of the X axis. The engagement unit 26 is a push latch. Therefore, when the key tray unit 60 is attached, it is in an engaged state. However, by pushing the key tray unit 60 further, the engagement protrusion 26t is released from the engagement hole 72, and the engagement unit 26 changes from an engaged state to a disengaged state.

[0069] When the passive portion 26j is pushed in the negative direction of the X-axis, it is pushed back slightly in the positive direction of the X-axis by the biasing force of the spring built into the engagement portion 26 and stops. This pushing back of the passive portion 26j causes the key tray portion 60 to be displaced in the negative direction of the X-axis so as to protrude slightly from the cylindrical space of the tray attachment portion 16. The user recognizes this and removes the key tray portion 60 from the main body 12, as shown in FIG. 12 . When the key tray portion 60 is released from the attachment state, that is, the engagement protrusion 26t is released from the engagement hole 72 and moves slightly in the positive direction of the X-axis due to the biasing force of the spring built into the engagement portion 26, the attachment detection switch portion 31 and the key detection switch portion 32 are both released from contact with the inclined surface 74s of the lid portion 70 and the inclined surface 81s of the lever 81 and return to their original positions. Then, the detection states of the attachment detection switch unit 31 and the key detection switch unit 32 change from ON to OFF. In this way, it is detected that the attachment state of the key tray unit 60 to the main body unit 12 has been released.

[0070] After removing the key tray unit 60 from the tray mounting unit 16, the user can operate the snap fit 78 to open the lid unit 70 (see FIG. 9) and remove and hold the stored electronic key 90.

[0071] After removing the electronic key 90, the cover 70 is closed and the key tray 60 without the electronic key 90 is reinserted into the tray mounting portion 16 and mounted.

[0072] 13, 14, and 15 are state transition diagrams illustrating the procedure for attaching the key tray 60 to the main body 12, and are XY cross-sectional views selectively depicting the periphery of the lid 70. The attachment detection switch 31 is normally aligned with the key detection switch 32 along the Z-axis (see FIG. 6). However, for ease of understanding, the attachment detection switch 31 is depicted as being shifted in the negative X-axis direction (leftward as viewed in FIGS. 13, 14, and 15) from its original position, as in FIGS. 11 and 12. Also, as in FIGS. 11 and 12, the front end of the window 74 is depicted in dashed lines in FIGS. 13, 14, and 15, shifted in the negative X-axis direction from the rear end of the lever 81. The lid 70 has an inclined surface 74s at the front end of the window 74, and an inclined surface 81s at the rear end of the lever 81.

[0073] To attach the key tray unit 60 to the main body unit 12, the user inserts the key tray unit 60 into the tray attachment portion 16 while aligning the shape of the misassembly prevention structure 65 (see FIG. 3).

[0074] When the inserted key tray unit 60 reaches the engagement unit 26, the engagement unit 26 transitions from a disengaged state to an engaged state. Specifically, when the step 79 of the lid unit 70 abuts against the passive unit 26j and the user continues the insertion operation, the passive unit 26j is pushed in the negative direction of the X-axis, as shown in FIG. 13. The passive unit 26j is pushed back slightly in the positive direction of the X-axis by the repulsive force of a spring built into the engagement unit 26, as shown in FIG. 14, and stops. This slight push back is transmitted to the user's fingers as a snap sensation, indicating that the key tray unit 60 has been successfully attached to the main body 12.

[0075] Furthermore, when the passive portion 26j is pushed in the negative direction of the X-axis with the engagement protrusion 26t not protruding, the engagement portion 26 causes the engagement protrusion 26t to protrude in the negative direction of the Y-axis. The engagement protrusion 26t fits into the engagement hole 72 that has reached the position where it protruded, thereby engaging the engagement portion 26 with the lid portion 70. In other words, the main body 12 and the key tray portion 60 are fully attached, and the key tray portion 60 remains attached without falling off the main body 12, regardless of the mounting position of the in-vehicle device 10 relative to the vehicle 5.

[0076] 14, when the main body 12 and the key tray 60 are fully attached to each other, the attachment detection switch 31 comes into contact with the inclined surface 74s of the lid 70, and its detection state switches from OFF to ON. That is, the attachment detection switch 31 comes into contact with the inclined surface 74s of the lid 70 at the timing when the engagement protrusion 26t fits into the engagement hole 72 and the engagement portion 26 and the lid 70 engage, and its detection state switches from OFF to ON.

[0077] When the key tray 60 containing the electronic key 90 is inserted, the key detection switch 32 remains in the OFF state even after the key tray 60 is fully inserted. Specifically, the lever 81 is swung in the negative Y-axis direction by the bias of the coil spring 85. That is, the outer surface of the swing end of the lever 81 on the positive Y-axis side is located more inward in the storage section 61 than the outer surface of the lid 70 on the positive Y-axis side, and is recessed from the outer surface of the lid 70 on the positive Y-axis side. Therefore, when the engagement projection 26t is fitted into the engagement hole 72 and the engagement portion 26 and the lid 70 are engaged, the key detection switch 32 enters the recessed portion from the outer surface of the lid 70 on the positive Y-axis side and is not pressed by the lever 81. That is, the inclined surface 81s of the lever 81 is not substantially flush with the inclined surface 74s of the lid 70, and therefore does not come into contact with the inclined surface 81s of the lever 81, and the detection state remains OFF. As a result, the control unit 40 detects that the electronic key 90 is not stored in the key tray unit 60 and recognizes that the key tray unit 60 is attached to the main body unit 12.

[0078] On the other hand, if the user forgets to remove the electronic key 90 from the key tray unit 60 and attaches the key tray unit 60 containing the electronic key 90, the key detection switch unit 32 switches from OFF to ON, as shown in FIG. 15 . Specifically, when the electronic key 90 is placed in the key tray unit 60, the lever 81 contacts the push button arrangement surface of the electronic key 90, and the outer surface of the swing end on the positive Y-axis side is flush with the outer surface of the lid unit 70 on the positive Y-axis side. The key detection switch unit 32 is pressed by the outer surface on the positive Y-axis side of the swing end and turns ON. This allows the control unit 40 to detect that the key tray unit 60 containing the electronic key 90 has been attached.

[0079] FIG. 16 is a flowchart for explaining the flow of processing in the vehicle-mounted device 10 from the start of use (service-in) of the vehicle 5 to be shared that has been reserved by the user to the end of use (service-out).

[0080] The processing flow described below is realized by the CPU 41 of the control unit 40 reading and executing a program from the IC memory 42 (see FIG. 4). It is also assumed that the vehicle-mounted device 10 contains a genuine electronic key 90 for the vehicle 5 in which the vehicle-mounted device 10 is installed. It is also assumed that the user is executing the terminal program 502 (see FIG. 1) on the user terminal 1500.

[0081] When power is supplied to the in-vehicle device 10, the CPU 41 automatically reads out and starts executing a program from the IC memory 42. When the execution of the program starts, the in-vehicle device 10 periodically communicates with the server system 1100 using the first communication unit 43, acquires a copy of the reservation information 700 for the vehicle 5 from the server system 1100, and starts control to store the copy as in-vehicle device reservation information 700c (see FIG. 1) in the IC memory 42 (step S10).

[0082] In addition, the vehicle-mounted device 10, to which power is being supplied, automatically detects a communication connection with a user terminal 1500 that is within the communication range of the second communication unit 44 (short-range wireless), establishes a communication connection with the detected user terminal 1500 (step S12), and executes reservation authentication processing (step S14).

[0083] In the reservation authentication process, various authentications related to the start of use of the vehicle 5 are performed based on the reservation information. For example, the in-vehicle device 10 acquires the user copy reservation information 700t (see FIG. 1) from the user terminal 1500 and compares it with the in-vehicle device reservation information 700c. The reservation date and time are also compared with the current date and time. In addition, authentication of the user account, password, etc. may also be performed as appropriate.

[0084] If the reservation authentication is successful (YES in step S15), the vehicle-mounted device 10 executes the service-in guidance control (step S16).

[0085] 17 and 18 are flowcharts for explaining the flow of processing by the vehicle-mounted device 10 and the flow of processing by the user terminal 1500 relating to the service-in guidance control. In the guidance control for service start, the vehicle-mounted device 10 transmits a predetermined service start notification to the user terminal 1500 (step S30).

[0086] When the user terminal 1500 receives the service start notification (YES in step S32), it displays a predetermined unlocking operation icon on the screen (step S34) and accepts an unlocking operation input from the user. The user terminal 1500 determines that an unlocking operation has been performed based on the operation input to the icon (YES in step S36), and transmits a predetermined unlocking request to the vehicle-mounted device 10 (step S38).

[0087] Next, the user terminal 1500 outputs a read-out voice of the tray removal operation guidance as part of the service-in guidance from the speaker of the user terminal 1500 and displays it on the screen (step S40).

[0088] The tray removal operation guidance display, for example, as shown in Fig. 19, encourages the user to use their fingertip to press the front of the tray mounting portion 16. The read-out voice is a voice that explains this in words.

[0089] 17, when the vehicle-mounted device 10 receives the unlock request (YES in step S50), it drives and controls the first actuator 21 to unlock the doors of the vehicle 5 (step S52). Then, the vehicle-mounted device 10 turns on the light-emitting unit 28 (step S54) and starts emitting a voice readout of the tray removal operation guidance for service entry from the speaker 23 (step S56).

[0090] By having the in-vehicle device 10 emit a voice readout of the tray removal operation guidance, the user can be notified of the installation position of the in-vehicle device 10 in the vehicle 5. When the light-emitting unit 28 lights up (including flashing), the emitted light enters the light-guiding portion 62 of the key tray unit 60 and is diffused, making the entire key tray unit 60 appear to be lit. The light from the light-emitting unit 28 also enters and diffuses the light-guiding and diffusing portion 29 of the main body unit 12, illuminating the inside of the tray mounting portion 16. These lights allow the user to know the operation parts indicated by the voice guidance.

[0091] The user can check the installation position of the vehicle-mounted device 10 and can easily attach and detach the key tray part 60, even if the vehicle-mounted device 10 is installed in a dark place in a glove box or in a dark environment such as at night or in bad weather, compared to when there is no voice guide or light diffusion from the key tray part 60.

[0092] The vehicle-mounted device 10 can detect the removal of the key tray unit 60 by the change of the mounting detection switch unit 31 from ON to OFF. After starting to emit the tray removal operation guidance for service start, if the vehicle-mounted device 10 detects the removal of the key tray unit 60 (YES in step S58), it stops emitting the audio reading of the tray removal operation guidance (step S60). Then, the vehicle-mounted device 10 keeps the light-emitting unit 28 lit and transmits a predetermined removal completion notification to the user terminal 1500 (step S62).

[0093] Moving on to FIG. 18, when the user terminal 1500 receives a removal completion notification (YES in step S80), it stops emitting the audio reading of the tray removal operation guidance and the guide display (step S82), and starts emitting the audio reading of the key removal guidance and the guide display (step S84).

[0094] The key removal guidance alternates between a message prompting the user to open the lid 70 of the key tray 60 and remove the electronic key 90, as shown in Fig. 20, and a message prompting the user to insert the key tray 60 without the electronic key 90 into the vehicle-mounted device 10, as shown in Fig. 21. The read-out voice is a voice that verbally explains the contents of these messages.

[0095] The audio and visual key removal guidance allows the user to understand how to remove the electronic key 90 stored in the vehicle-mounted device 10 and what to do after removing the electronic key 90 from the vehicle-mounted device 10. The user operates the snap fit 78 to open the lid 70, and uses the connecting member 94 to remove the electronic key 90 from the key tray 60. After removal, the user closes the lid 70 and inserts the key tray 60, without the electronic key 90 stored therein, into the tray mounting portion 16 of the main body 12.

[0096] The user can see where to insert the key tray unit 60 because the light guiding and diffusing unit 29 brightly illuminates the inner surface of the cylindrical space of the tray mounting unit 16. In addition, the misassembly prevention structure 65 of the tray mounting unit 16 is also brightly illuminated, making it easy to align the orientation of the key tray unit 60.

[0097] Returning to FIG. 18, after transmitting the removal completion notification, the vehicle-mounted device 10 monitors whether a key tray unit 60 without an electronic key 90 stored therein is attached. If the insertion detection switch unit 31 changes from OFF to ON and detects that the key tray unit 60 has been inserted (YES in step S100), but the key detection switch unit 32 is ON (YES in step S102), the vehicle-mounted device 10 determines that the key has been forgotten to be removed from the key tray unit 60, and changes the lighting control pattern of the light-emitting unit 28 to flash in a predetermined warning manner (step S104).

[0098] If the key tray unit 60 is inserted (YES in step S100) and the key detection switch unit 32 is OFF (NO in step S102), the vehicle-mounted device 10 determines that the empty key tray unit 60 has been returned to the tray mounting unit 16, turns off the light-emitting unit 28 (step S106), sends a tray return completion notification to the user terminal 1500 (step S108), and terminates the service-in guidance control.

[0099] When the user terminal 1500 receives the tray return completion notification (YES in step S120), it stops emitting the key removal guidance sound and ending the guidance display (step S122), and displays a service-in completion message to notify the user that service-in has been successfully completed (step S124). The service-in completion message may include a brief notice of the procedure for service-out.

[0100] Returning to FIG. 16, after executing the guidance control for service start, the vehicle-mounted device 10 successively acquires the latest information of the vehicle 5 from the vehicle-mounted network communication IC 45 and monitors the engine stop. If the engine is stopped (YES in step S160), the vehicle-mounted device 10 executes the out-of-service guidance control (step S162).

[0101] 22 and 23 are flowcharts for explaining the processing flow of the vehicle-mounted device 10 and the processing flow of the user terminal 1500 relating to the out-of-service guidance control. The vehicle-mounted device 10 turns on the light-emitting unit 28 (step S200) and transmits a service-out preparation notification to the user terminal 1500 (step S202).

[0102] When the user terminal 1500 receives the service-out preparation notification (YES in step S204), it starts emitting a voice reading out the tray removal operation guidance and displaying the guidance (step S206; see FIG. 19).

[0103] The vehicle-mounted device 10 that has transmitted the service-out preparation notification starts emitting a voice reading out the tray removal operation guidance (step S210) and monitors whether the key tray unit 60 is removed.

[0104] When the switch unit 31 for detecting attachment changes from ON to OFF and detects that the key tray unit 60 has been removed (YES in step S212), the vehicle-mounted device 10 stops emitting the audio reading of the tray removal operation guidance (step S214) and sends a predetermined return start notification to the user terminal 1500 (step S216).

[0105] When the user terminal 1500 receives the return start notification (YES in step S220), it stops emitting the audio reading of the tray removal operation guidance and displaying the guidance (step S222), and starts emitting the audio reading of the key storage operation guidance and displaying the guidance (step S224).

[0106] The key storage operation guidance guides the user through the steps of re-storing the electronic key 90 in the key tray unit 60 whose storage compartment 61 is empty after the electronic key 90 was removed, and then returning the key tray unit 60 to the vehicle-mounted device 10. For example, as shown in FIG. 24 , a guide display is displayed guiding the user to operate the snap fit 78 of the empty key tray unit 60 to open the cover 70, and to store the electronic key 90 with the push button operation surface facing the opening of the key tray unit 60 and with the connecting member 94 facing forward. Then, as shown in FIG. 25 , a guide display is displayed alternately with the guide display shown in FIG. 24 , guiding the user to insert and attach the key tray unit 60 with the electronic key 90 stored therein into the tray attachment compartment 16 of the vehicle-mounted device 10. The read-out voice is a voice that verbally explains the content of these guide displays.

[0107] After transmitting the accommodation start notification, the vehicle-mounted device 10 starts emitting a voice reading out the key end operation guidance (step S230) and monitors whether the key tray unit 60 is attached. If the insertion detection switch unit 31 changes from OFF to ON and detects that the key tray unit 60 has been inserted (YES in step S232), but the key detection switch unit 32 remains OFF (NO in step S234), the vehicle-mounted device 10 assumes that the electronic key 90 has been returned to the key tray unit 60 without being stored therein, and changes the lighting control of the light-emitting unit 28 to flash in a predetermined manner to alert the driver (step S236).

[0108] If the in-vehicle device 10 detects that the key tray unit 60 has been inserted (YES in step S232), and if the key detection switch unit 32 changes from OFF to ON, indicating that the electronic key 90 is stored in the key tray unit 60 (YES in step S234), the in-vehicle device 10 determines that the electronic key 90 and key tray unit 60 have been correctly returned.The in-vehicle device 10 then turns off the light-emitting unit 28 (step S240) and stops emitting the voice reading of the key storage operation guidance (step S242).

[0109] Moving to FIG. 23, the vehicle-mounted device 10 transmits a predetermined return completion notification to the user terminal 1500 (step S244). When the user terminal 1500 receives the return completion notification (YES in step S250), it starts emitting a voice readout of the alighting guidance and displaying the guidance (step S252). The alighting guidance guides the user to alight from the vehicle 5 and lock the vehicle.

[0110] After transmitting the return completion notification, the vehicle-mounted device 10 starts emitting a voice reading out the exit guidance (step S260) and monitors whether the driver's door is opened or closed. If the driver's door is opened and then closed (YES in step S262), the vehicle-mounted device 10 determines that the user has exited the vehicle. Then, the vehicle-mounted device 10 transmits a predetermined locking request notification to the user terminal 1500 (step S264) and ends the output of the voice reading of the exit guidance (step S266).

[0111] When the user terminal 1500 receives the locking request notification (YES in step S270), it terminates the audio reading of the disembarking guidance and the guide display (step S272), then plays the audio reading of the locking guidance to prompt the user to lock the vehicle 5 by touching the locking operation icon (step S274), and displays a specified locking icon (step S276).

[0112] When the user terminal 1500 detects an operation input to the lock operation icon (YES in step S278), it transmits a predetermined lock request to the vehicle-mounted device 10 (step S280).

[0113] When the vehicle-mounted device 10 receives a locking request (YES in step S290), it executes locking operation control to activate the second actuator 22 (step S292), accesses the server system 1100, transmits a predetermined service-out notification (step S294), and terminates the service-out guidance control.

[0114] As described above, this embodiment improves the convenience of the vehicle-mounted device 10 that stores the electronic key 90. Furthermore, by storing the electronic key 90 in the vehicle-mounted device 10 in the detachable key tray portion 60 and making it easier to remove the electronic key 90 from the key tray portion 60, it is possible to realize a vehicle-mounted device 10 that offers improved convenience.

[0115] [Summary] The disclosure of the present specification according to the above-described embodiments can be summarized as follows.

[0116] An aspect of the present disclosure is an in-vehicle device comprising: a main body; and an electronic key storage portion that stores an electronic key for a vehicle and is detachable from the main body, wherein the electronic key storage portion has a first detection portion provided in the main body that detects the storage state of the electronic key in the electronic key storage portion; a second detection portion provided in the main body that detects the attachment / detachment state of the electronic key storage portion to the main body; and a switching portion that switches the detection state in response to the attachment / detachment of the electronic key storage portion to the main body.

[0117] According to this aspect, both the state of the electronic key storage unit and the state of the electronic key storage unit attached to or detached from the main body can be reliably detected in response to the attachment or detachment of the electronic key storage unit to or from the main body, thereby improving the convenience of the vehicle-mounted device that stores the electronic key.

[0118] The electronic key storage unit may have a movable part that displaces depending on the storage state of the electronic key, and the first detection unit may detect the storage state of the electronic key in the electronic key storage unit depending on the displacement state of the movable part.

[0119] The movable portion may be positioned so as to come into contact with a push button surface of the electronic key accommodated in the electronic key accommodating portion.

[0120] The electronic key storage unit may have a storage portion that stores the electronic key and a lid portion that opens and closes an opening of the storage portion, and the switching portion may be provided on the lid portion.

[0121] The switching unit may have a window that exposes a push button of the electronic key accommodated in the accommodating unit of the electronic key accommodating unit, and the main body may have an actuator that performs a push button operation on the push button of the electronic key through the window when the electronic key accommodating unit is attached to the main body.

[0122] The main body may have a tray mounting portion having a through-hole shape for mounting the electronic key storage portion.

[0123] By making the tray mounting portion a through-hole shape, it becomes easier to find and remove any foreign matter that has entered the tray mounting portion.

[0124] The main body may have a reinforcing structure provided on the outside of the tray mounting portion, and the tray mounting portion may have a flat inner surface.

[0125] By ensuring the strength of the tray mounting section while making its inner surface flat, the electronic key holder can be inserted and removed smoothly. It also makes it easier to find and remove any foreign objects that may have gotten inside the tray mounting section.

[0126] The main body may have an engaging portion that switches between an engaged state in which it engages with the electronic key receiving portion attached to the main body and a disengaged state in which it does not engage with the electronic key receiving portion.

[0127] The electronic key storage unit may have a light-guiding portion made of a light-guiding material, and the main body may have a light-emitting portion that irradiates light toward the light-guiding portion of the attached electronic key storage unit.

[0128] By making part or all of the electronic key holder out of a light-guiding material, the light emitted by the light-emitting part can be guided and diffused, making the light-guiding part illuminate. This allows the user to immediately understand which operation to make. Furthermore, the brightness makes it easier to operate the in-vehicle device in dark environments.

[0129] The main body and the electronic key holder may have an assembly prevention structure that allows the electronic key holder to be attached to the main body in a predetermined relative position.

[0130] The electronic key storage device may include a communication unit that communicates with a user terminal of a user who uses the vehicle, an actuator that performs a push button operation on the electronic key stored in the electronic key storage unit when the electronic key storage unit is attached to the main body, and an operation control unit that operates the actuator when an instruction to open or close the door of the vehicle is received from the user terminal via the communication unit.

[0131] The vehicle may further include a control unit that performs guidance control based on a combination of the detection result of the first detection unit and the detection result of the second detection unit. [Explanation of symbols]

[0132] 5...Vehicle 10…Onboard equipment 12...Main body 16...Tray attachment part 18...Strength structure part 21...First actuator 22...Second actuator 26...Engagement part 28...Light-emitting part 29...Light guiding and scattering part 30...Switch section 31...Installation detection switch 32...Key detection switch 40...Control unit 43...1st Communications Department 44...Second Communications Department 46...Motion control unit 60...Key tray section (electronic key storage section) 61...Storage section 62...Light guiding part 65… Misassembly prevention structure 70…Lid part 74...Window section 80...Movable part 90...Electronic key 91...Unlock button 92... Lock button 1100...Server system 1500...User terminal

Claims

1. a main body; an electronic key storage unit that stores an electronic key for a vehicle and is detachable from the main body; Equipped with The electronic key storage unit includes: a switching unit that switches the detection states of a first detection unit provided in the main body that detects the storage state of the electronic key in the electronic key storage unit and a second detection unit provided in the main body that detects the attachment / detachment state of the electronic key storage unit to / from the main body in response to the attachment / detachment of the electronic key storage unit to / from the main body; having Onboard equipment.

2. The electronic key storage unit includes: a movable portion that is displaced depending on the storage state of the electronic key; and The first detection unit detects the state of the electronic key stored in the electronic key storage unit based on the displacement state of the movable unit. The vehicle-mounted device according to claim 1 .

3. The movable portion is positioned so as to come into contact with a push button arrangement surface of the electronic key accommodated in the electronic key accommodating portion. The vehicle-mounted device according to claim 2.

4. The electronic key storage unit includes: a storage unit for storing the electronic key; a lid portion that opens and closes the opening of the storage portion; and The switching unit is provided on the lid unit. The vehicle-mounted device according to any one of claims 1 to 3.

5. The switching unit is a window portion for exposing a push button of the electronic key accommodated in the accommodating portion of the electronic key accommodating portion; and The main body portion is an actuator that presses the push button of the electronic key through the window when the electronic key holder is attached to the main body; having The vehicle-mounted device according to any one of claims 1 to 4.

6. The main body portion is a tray mounting portion having a through-hole shape for mounting the electronic key storage portion; having The vehicle-mounted device according to any one of claims 1 to 5.

7. The main body portion is a reinforcing structure provided on the outer side of the tray mounting portion; and The tray mounting portion has a flat inner surface. The vehicle-mounted device according to claim 6.

8. The main body portion is an engaging portion that switches between an engaged state in which it engages with the electronic key accommodating portion attached to the main body and a disengaged state in which it does not engage with the electronic key accommodating portion; The vehicle-mounted device according to any one of claims 1 to 7.

9. The electronic key storage unit includes: a light-guiding portion made of a light-guiding material; and The main body portion is a light-emitting unit that emits light toward the light-guiding portion of the attached electronic key storage unit; having The vehicle-mounted device according to any one of claims 1 to 8.

10. The main body and the electronic key holder have an assembly prevention structure that allows the electronic key holder to be attached to the main body in a predetermined relative position. The vehicle-mounted device according to any one of claims 1 to 9.

11. a communication unit that communicates with a user terminal of a user who uses the vehicle; an actuator that presses the electronic key accommodated in the electronic key accommodating unit when the electronic key accommodating unit is attached to the main body; an operation control unit that operates the actuator when a door opening / closing instruction for the vehicle is received from the user terminal via the communication unit; The vehicle-mounted device according to claim 1 , further comprising:

12. a control unit that performs guidance control based on a combination of a detection result of the first detection unit and a detection result of the second detection unit; The vehicle-mounted device according to claim 1 , further comprising:

13. A main body portion, an electronic key storage unit that stores an electronic key for a vehicle and is detachable from the main body; Equipped with The electronic key storage unit includes: a first detection unit that detects the storage state of the electronic key in the electronic key storage unit, and a second detection unit that detects at least one of the attachment and detachment states of the electronic key storage unit to the main body; and a switching unit that switches the detection state in response to at least one of the attachment and detachment operations of the electronic key storage unit to the main body. having Onboard equipment.

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