Recording switching device, recording switching system, and recording switching method

Abstract

To provide a recording switching device, a recording switching system, and a recording switching method which allow for appropriate switching between recording a traveling video for business use and recording the traveling video for private use.SOLUTION: The recording switching device relating to an embodiment comprises a control unit. The control unit controls recording of a traveling video captured by an imaging apparatus mounted in a vehicle. The control unit receives a request for switching between recording the traveling video for business use and recording the traveling video for private use and, in response to the received request for switching, switches between recording the traveling video for business use and recording the traveling video for private use.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a recording switching device, a recording switching system, and a recording switching method. [Background technology]

[0002] When a vehicle used for commercial purposes is used for personal purposes, driving footage captured by the commercial drive recorder must be kept outside the administrator's control for privacy reasons, and the driving footage must not be viewable except in an emergency. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2013-190995 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] For this reason, it was necessary to appropriately switch between recording driving footage for business use and recording it for personal use.

[0005] The present invention has been made in consideration of the above, and aims to provide a recording switching device, a recording switching system, and a recording switching method that can appropriately switch between recording driving footage for business use and recording for personal use. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] In order to solve the above-mentioned problems and achieve the object, the recording switching device of the present invention includes a control unit. The control unit controls the recording of driving video captured by an imaging device mounted on a vehicle. The control unit receives a switching request to record the driving video for business use or for personal use, and switches whether to record the driving video for business use or for personal use based on the received switching request. [Effects of the Invention]

[0007] According to the present invention, it is possible to appropriately switch between recording driving video for business use and recording for personal use. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0008] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an overview of a recording switching method according to an embodiment. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of the recording switching device. [Figure 3] FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating an example of mode information. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 shows an example of a screen of a terminal device for inputting a user operation for switching modes. [Figure 5] FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of a voice notification when switching modes. [Figure 6] FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of a voice notification when switching modes. [Figure 7] FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure executed by the recording switching device according to the embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0009] Hereinafter, embodiments of a recording switching device, a recording switching system, and a recording switching method disclosed in the present application will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the following embodiments.

[0010] First, an overview of a recording switching method according to an embodiment will be described using Fig. 1. Fig. 1 is a diagram showing an overview of a recording switching method according to an embodiment. Fig. 1 shows a recording switching system S according to an embodiment. As shown in Fig. 1, the recording switching system S according to an embodiment includes a recording switching device 1, an imaging device 100, and a terminal device 200.

[0011] The recording switching device 1 is configured by, for example, a cloud server, and is communicably connected to the imaging device 100 and the terminal device 200. The recording switching method according to the embodiment is executed by the recording switching device 1.

[0012] The image capturing device 100 is, for example, a drive recorder that captures images of the situation around the vehicle and acquires the images as driving video. The terminal device 200 is, for example, a terminal device carried by a user such as a driver.

[0013] In the recording switching method according to the embodiment, whether the driving video captured by the imaging device 100 is to be recorded for business use or for personal use is switched in response to a user operation.

[0014] Specifically, the recording switching device 1 first receives notification of the detection of a user operation. For example, the recording switching device 1 receives, as a user operation, a switching operation to record for business use or for personal use via an application installed on the terminal device 200. Alternatively, the recording switching device 1 receives, as a user operation, an operation on a physical operation unit (for example, a button) provided on the imaging device 100. Note that a user operation is an example of a switching request.

[0015] Next, the recording switching device 1 receives the driving footage captured by the imaging device 100 and records it using the recording method (business use or personal use) determined by user operation. That is, if recording for business use is selected, the recording switching device 1 stores the driving footage in a storage area for business use, and if recording for personal use is selected, the recording switching device 1 stores the driving footage in a storage area for personal use.

[0016] The administrator (company) who manages the vehicle is granted access to the storage area for business use, and the administrator is denied access to the storage area for personal use. This allows the administrator to view driving footage for business use, but prevents the driver from viewing driving footage for personal use.

[0017] In this way, the recording switching device 1 according to the embodiment can appropriately switch between recording driving footage for business use and recording for personal use.

[0018] Although Figure 1 shows an example in which the recording switching device 1 is configured as a cloud server, the recording switching device 1 may also be configured as an imaging device 100 or a terminal device 200, or may also be configured as another vehicle-mounted device (e.g., a navigation device) connected to the imaging device 100.

[0019] Next, the configuration of the recording switching device 1 will be specifically described with reference to Fig. 2 etc. Fig. 2 is a block diagram showing an example configuration of the recording switching device 1. Note that in the block diagram of Fig. 2, only the components necessary for explaining the features of this embodiment are shown as functional blocks, and descriptions of general components are omitted.

[0020] In other words, each component shown in the block diagram of Figure 2 is a functional concept and does not necessarily have to be physically configured as shown. For example, the specific form of distribution and integration of each functional block is not limited to that shown, and all or part of it can be functionally or physically distributed and integrated in any unit depending on various loads, usage conditions, etc.

[0021] As shown in FIG. 2, the recording switching device 1 includes a communication unit 2, a control unit 3, and a storage unit 4.

[0022] The communication unit 2 is a communication interface that is connected to a communication network so as to enable two-way communication, and transmits and receives information to and from the imaging device 100, the terminal device 200, and the like.

[0023] The control unit 3 includes, for example, a computer having a central processing unit (CPU), read only memory (ROM), random access memory (RAM), a hard disk drive, input / output ports, and various other circuits.

[0024] The CPU of the computer functions as the control unit 3 by, for example, reading and executing a program stored in the ROM.

[0025] Furthermore, at least some or all of the functions of the control unit 3 can be configured using hardware such as an ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit) or an FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array).

[0026] The storage unit 4 is configured with storage devices such as non-volatile memory, data flash, hard disk drive, etc. The storage unit 4 stores mode information 41, driving video (for business use) 42, driving video (for personal use) 43, various programs, etc.

[0027] Fig. 3 is a diagram showing an example of mode information 41. The mode information 41 includes information on modes related to the recording method of driving footage. As shown in Fig. 3, the mode information 41 includes a business mode M1 and a private mode M2.

[0028] The business mode M1 is a mode in which driving video is recorded for business use, and the personal mode M2 ​​is a mode in which driving video is recorded for personal use. The control unit 3 can switch between these two modes.

[0029] Next, the functions of the control unit 3 will be described.

[0030] The control unit 3 controls the recording of driving footage captured by the imaging device 100 mounted on the vehicle. Specifically, the control unit 3 switches whether the driving footage is recorded for business use or for personal use in response to a user operation.

[0031] Such a user operation is, for example, an operation on a physical operation unit (e.g., a button) provided on the imaging device 100. The control unit 3 switches the mode in the mode information 41 in response to a user operation on the operation unit of the imaging device 100. That is, the control unit 3 accepts the user operation via the operation unit provided on the imaging device 100. This allows the driver, who is the user, to easily perform a user operation to switch modes when getting in the vehicle.

[0032] Furthermore, the user operation may be, for example, an operation performed via an application installed in the terminal device 200. This point will be described with reference to FIG.

[0033] 4 is an example of a screen for inputting a user operation for switching modes on the terminal device 200. The example screen shown in FIG. 4 is a screen that is displayed after an application is started, and is provided by the recording switching device 1, for example.

[0034] As shown in the left image of Figure 4, the initial screen displays items such as "Latest News," "Last Week's Driving Score," "Vehicle Reservation Schedule," "Daily Report," "Driving Learning," "Account," "Health Management," and "Vehicle Inspection."

[0035] Among these items, "account" indicates whether the driving video is recorded for business use or for personal use. In the example shown in Figure 4, "account" indicates business use, i.e., the business mode in which the driving video is recorded for business use.

[0036] To switch from business mode to personal mode, the user presses the "Switch" button displayed in the "Account" area. When the "Switch" button is pressed, the screen shown on the right of Figure 4 appears.

[0037] Specifically, when the "Switch" button is pressed, the "Switch" button is displayed along with the vehicle number of the target vehicle, the account (for business use), etc. When the user presses this "Switch" button, the account switches from business use to personal use, i.e., to personal mode, which records driving footage for personal use. In other words, the control unit 3 of the recording switching device 1 accepts a user operation to switch between business mode and personal mode via an application installed on the terminal device 200 owned by the user. This allows the user to easily switch modes even when not in the vehicle.

[0038] The example screen shown in FIG. 4 shows the mode switching before getting into the vehicle, but the mode switching may be performed using the screen shown in FIG. 4 while getting into the vehicle.

[0039] Furthermore, the control unit 3 may notify the user, such as the driver, by voice when the mode information 41 is switched. This point will be described with reference to FIGS.

[0040] 5 and 6 are diagrams showing examples of audio notification when switching modes. Fig. 5 shows an example in which a user operation is performed by the terminal device 200, and Fig. 6 shows an example in which a user operation is performed by the imaging device 100.

[0041] As shown in FIG. 5, when a user performs a user operation via an application on the terminal device 200, the recording switching device 1 receives a notification from the terminal device 200 that the user operation has been detected.

[0042] The recording switching device 1 switches the mode information 41 in accordance with a user operation and notifies the image capturing device 100 of the completion of the switching. After the switching is complete, the recording switching device 1 records the driving video in a method according to the switched mode.

[0043] When the imaging device 100 receives notification that the switching is complete, it notifies the user of the new mode by voice. The notification after switching is not limited to voice, but may also be made by display, vibration, or the like. In other words, the control unit 3 notifies the user of the new mode via the imaging device 100 when the mode is switched. This allows the user to easily understand the current mode.

[0044] Next, as shown in FIG. 6, when the user performs a user operation via the operation unit of the image capture device 100, the recording switching device 1 receives a notification from the image capture device 100 that the user operation has been detected.

[0045] The recording switching device 1 switches the mode information 41 in accordance with a user operation and notifies the terminal device 200 of the completion of the switching. After the switching is complete, the recording switching device 1 records the driving video in a method according to the switched mode.

[0046] When the terminal device 200 receives the notification of the completion of switching, it displays the account (FIG. 3) in the application in the switched mode. Note that the recording switching device 1 may notify the imaging device 100 of the completion of switching, and the imaging device 100 may notify the switched mode by voice.

[0047] 5 and 6 show an example in which a voice notification is given when the mode is switched, but for example, the current mode may be notified by voice from the imaging device 100 when the vehicle is started (for example, when the ACC is turned on). This allows the driver to easily understand the current mode before driving the vehicle.

[0048] Although the above describes an example of mode switching by user operation, the mode may be automatically switched at any preset time, for example. That is, the control unit 3 switches between business mode and personal mode at a predetermined time. This makes it possible to accurately prevent the user from forgetting to switch. Furthermore, the control unit 3 may prohibit automatic mode switching if the vehicle is traveling at that time. This makes it possible to accurately prevent, for example, erroneous switching from business mode to personal mode during business driving or erroneous switching from personal mode to business mode during personal driving.

[0049] Next, the processing procedure executed by the recording switching device 1 according to the embodiment will be described with reference to Fig. 7. Fig. 7 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure executed by the recording switching device 1 according to the embodiment.

[0050] As shown in FIG. 7, when the ACC power supply of the vehicle is turned on (step S101), the control unit 3 notifies the current mode by voice via the imaging device 100 (step S102).

[0051] Next, the control unit 3 determines whether or not a user operation has been detected via the imaging device 100 or the terminal device 200 (step S103). If a user operation has been detected (step S103: Yes), the control unit 3 switches the mode in accordance with the user operation (step S104).

[0052] Next, the control unit 3 acquires a driving video from the imaging device 100 (step S105), records the driving video according to the current mode (step S106), and ends the process. Note that in step S103, if the control unit 3 does not detect a user operation (step S103: No), it proceeds to step S105.

[0053] As described above, the recording switching device 1 according to the embodiment includes a control unit 3. The control unit 3 controls the recording of driving footage captured by the imaging device 100 mounted on a vehicle. The control unit 3 receives a request to switch between recording the driving footage for business use or for personal use, and switches between recording the driving footage for business use or for personal use based on the received request. This allows appropriate switching between recording the driving footage for business use or for personal use.

[0054] In the above-described embodiment, an example has been described in which the private mode and the business mode are switched in response to a user operation that is a switching request, but the switching request is not limited to a user operation and may be switched in response to an instruction from an external device, etc. This is applicable to general instructions from outside the recording switching device.

[0055] Further advantages and modifications will readily occur to those skilled in the art. Therefore, the invention in its broader aspects is not limited to the specific details and representative embodiments shown and described above. Accordingly, various modifications may be made without departing from the spirit or scope of the general inventive concept as defined by the appended claims and their equivalents. [Explanation of symbols]

[0056] 1 Recording Switching Device 2. Communications Department 3. Control Unit 4 Storage section 41 Mode Information 100 Imaging device 200 Terminal Device M1 Business Mode M2 Private Mode S Recording Switching System

Claims

1. a control unit that controls recording of a driving video captured by an imaging device mounted on the vehicle; The control unit receiving a switching request for switching at a predetermined time whether the driving video is to be recorded for business use or for personal use, and switching whether the driving video is to be recorded for business use or for personal use in response to the received switching request; When the vehicle is in motion at the predetermined time, switching between recording for business use and recording for personal use is prohibited. Recording switcher.

2. The control unit The switching request is received via an application installed on a terminal device owned by the user.

2. The recording and switching device according to claim 1.

3. The control unit The switching request is received via an operation unit provided in the imaging device.

3. The recording and switching device according to claim 1.

4. The control unit When switching between recording for business use and recording for personal use, notify the destination 4. The recording and switching device according to claim 1.

5. The control unit When the vehicle is started, the mode of recording, whether for business use or for personal use, is notified.

5. The recording and switching device according to claim 1.

6. an imaging device mounted on a vehicle and transmitting captured driving video to a recording and switching device; receiving a switching request for switching at a predetermined time whether the driving video is to be recorded for business use or for personal use, and switching whether the driving video is to be recorded for business use or for personal use in response to the received switching request; a recording switching device that prohibits switching between recording for business use and recording for private use when the vehicle is running at the predetermined time; A recording switching system comprising:

7. A recording switching method executed by a recording switching device, comprising: a control step of controlling recording of a driving image captured by an imaging device mounted on the vehicle; The control step includes: receiving a switching request for switching at a predetermined time whether the driving video is to be recorded for business use or for personal use, and switching whether the driving video is to be recorded for business use or for personal use in response to the received switching request; When the vehicle is in motion at the predetermined time, switching between recording for business use and recording for personal use is prohibited. Record switching method.

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