Information processing device

Abstract

To provide an information processing device configured to improve convenience when a user executes a predetermined function.SOLUTION: A manual display system includes a vehicle, a first device 100, a second device 200, and a manual terminal 300. The manual terminal 300 includes a control unit 301, a communication unit 302, an input / output unit 303, and a device information database 304. The control unit 301 outputs an electronic manual for a first function which is executed by the first device 100. The control unit 301 outputs the electronic manual and a first interface for causing the first device 100 to execute the first function. The first device 100 is a display equipped in the vehicle 10. The first function is a function for displaying television broadcasts to a passenger who is seated on a rear seat of the vehicle.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 3

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to an information processing apparatus.

Background Art

[0002] Patent Document 1 discloses an information processing apparatus associated with a predetermined vehicle. The control unit of the information processing apparatus disclosed in Patent Document 1 receives an emergency message notifying the occurrence of a predetermined event. When the control unit of the information processing apparatus receives an emergency message, it presents an electronic manual corresponding to the predetermined vehicle to the user.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0003]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] The present disclosure aims to improve the convenience when a user executes a predetermined function.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0005] The information processing apparatus according to the present disclosure outputs an electronic manual regarding a first function executed by a first device, and outputs a first interface for causing the first device to execute the first function together with the electronic manual. It includes a control unit that executes the above. <了

Effects of the Invention

[0006] According to the present disclosure, it becomes possible to improve the convenience when a user executes a predetermined function.

Brief Description of the Drawings

[0007] [Figure 1] Figure 1 shows a schematic configuration of the manual display system. [Figure 2] Figure 2 shows an example of a specific manual output by a manual terminal. [Figure 3] Figure 3 is a block diagram schematically showing an example of the functional configuration of a manual terminal that constitutes a manual display system. [Figure 4] Figure 4 shows an example of a table structure for device information. [Figure 5] Figure 5 is a flowchart of the process performed by the control unit of the manual terminal. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0008] Let's consider a scenario where a user views an electronic manual output by an information processing device regarding a first function performed by a first device. In this case, if the user wants the first device to perform the first function, they must perform the operations described in the electronic manual on the first device. This means the user has to refer to both the electronic manual and the first device, which can be cumbersome. Therefore, the information processing device according to this disclosure solves this problem.

[0009] The information processing device relating to this disclosure is a device that outputs an electronic manual to the user. The control unit of the information processing device relating to this disclosure outputs an electronic manual relating to the first function performed by the first device. The device outputs "Al". The control unit of the information processing device also outputs a first interface, along with an electronic manual, for causing the first device to execute the first function. Here, the interface is a graphical user interface.

[0010] This allows the user to directly execute the first function on the first device by referring to the electronic manual, without having to follow the procedures for executing the first function on the first device. As a result, the convenience for the user when executing the first function can be improved.

[0011] The following describes specific embodiments of this disclosure with reference to the drawings. The dimensions, materials, shapes, and relative arrangements of the components described in these embodiments are not intended to limit the technical scope of this disclosure to those unless otherwise specified.

[0012] <Embodiment> The manual display system 1 described in this disclosure will be explained with reference to Figure 1. Figure 1 is a diagram showing the schematic configuration of the manual display system 1. The manual display system 1 consists of a vehicle 10, a first device 100, a second device 200, and a manual terminal 300. In the manual display system 1, the vehicle 10, the first device 100, the second device 200, and the manual terminal 300 are interconnected by an in-vehicle network.

[0013] (vehicle) Vehicle 10 is a vehicle equipped with various in-vehicle devices. For example, vehicle 10 is equipped with multiple in-vehicle devices such as a car navigation system, an electronic control unit, sensors for sensing the conditions inside the vehicle, or a display.

[0014] (1st device) The first device 100 is an in-vehicle device mounted on the vehicle 10. In this embodiment, the first device 100 is a display installed inside the vehicle 10. The first device 100 has a function (hereinafter sometimes referred to as the "first function") of displaying television broadcasts to passengers seated in the rear seats of the vehicle 10. At this time, the first device 100 is installed in a position where the television broadcasts cannot be seen from the driver's seat of the vehicle 10.

[0015] (Second device) The second device 200 is an in-vehicle device mounted on the vehicle 10. In this embodiment, the second device 200 is a display installed inside the vehicle 10. The second device 200 has a function (hereinafter sometimes referred to as the "second function") of displaying television broadcasts to an occupant seated in the driver's seat of the vehicle 10.

[0016] (Manual terminal) The manual terminal 300 is an in-vehicle device mounted on the vehicle 10. The manual terminal 300 has a function of outputting an electronic manual for various in-vehicle devices mounted on the vehicle 10 to the user. The manual terminal 300 has a touch panel. Thereby, the manual terminal 300 can receive various information inputs by the user and output (display) an electronic manual.

[0017] Here, assume a case where the user is trying to view an electronic manual for the first function executed by the first device 100 output by the manual terminal 300. At this time, when the user wants to cause the first device 100 to execute the first function, while viewing the electronic manual, an operation according to the procedure for causing the first device 100 to execute the first function will be performed.

[0018] In addition, the manual terminal 300 may also serve as an operation interface for causing the first device 100 to execute the first function. Furthermore, when the manual terminal 300 is displaying an electronic manual, it may not accept operations other than those related to the electronic manual. Then, the user will interrupt the display of the electronic manual and perform an operation on the manual terminal 300 to cause the first device 100 to execute the first function. At this time, if the user forgets the procedure for executing the first function, the user has to cause the manual terminal 300 to output the electronic manual again and view the electronic manual for the procedure for causing the first device 100 to execute the first function. Thus, when the user tries to cause the first device 100 to execute the first function, the user may feel annoyed.

[0019] Therefore, when the manual terminal 300 outputs an electronic manual (hereinafter sometimes referred to as the "specific manual") for the first function performed by the first device 100, it also outputs an interface (hereinafter sometimes referred to as the "first interface") for causing the first device 100 to perform the first function. Figure 2 is an example of a specific manual output by the manual terminal 300. As shown in Figure 2, the specific manual includes a description section for the first function. By viewing the description section output in the specific manual, the user can understand the first function performed by the first device 100. Also, as shown in Figure 2, a "first function execution button" is output as the first interface along with the specific manual. By touching the first function execution button on the screen with their finger, the user can cause the first device 100 to perform the first function.

[0020] In this embodiment, the manual terminal 300 identifies the second function of the second device 200 as a function related to the first function of the first device 100. That is, the manual terminal 300 identifies the function of the second device 200 to display television broadcasts to the driver as a function related to the function of the first device 100 to display television broadcasts to passengers in the rear seats. The manual terminal 300 then outputs an interface (hereinafter sometimes referred to as the "second interface") for causing the second device 200 to execute the second function, along with the specified manual. As shown in Figure 2, a "second function execution button" is output as the second interface along with the specified manual. The user can cause the second device 200 to execute the second function by touching the second function execution button with their finger.

[0021] In this embodiment, a determination is made as to whether or not to output the first interface or the second interface depending on the driving conditions of the vehicle 10. Details of how the manual terminal 300 outputs a specific manual will be described later.

[0022] The manual terminal 300 is comprised of a computer having a processor 310, a main memory unit 320, an auxiliary memory unit 330, a communication interface (communication I / F) 340, and a touch panel 350. The processor 310 is, for example, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) or a DSP (Digital Signal Processor). The main memory unit 320 is, for example, RAM (Random Access Memory). The auxiliary memory unit 330 is, for example, ROM (Read Only Memory). The auxiliary memory unit 330 is, for example, an HDD (Hard Disk Drive). The auxiliary storage unit 330 may be a removable media (portable storage medium). Examples of removable media include USB memory or SD cards. The communication I / F 340 may be, for example, a LAN (Local Area Network interface board, or wireless communication circuit for wireless communication. Touch panel 350 is a touch panel display.

[0023] In the manual terminal 300, the auxiliary storage unit 330 stores the operating system (OS), various programs, and various information tables. Furthermore, in the manual terminal 300, the processor 310 loads the programs stored in the auxiliary storage unit 330 into the main memory unit 320 and executes them, thereby realizing various functions as described later. However, some or all of the functions of the manual terminal 300 may be realized by hardware circuits such as ASICs or FPGAs. Note that the manual terminal 300 does not necessarily have to be realized by a single physical configuration, but may be composed of multiple computers cooperating with each other. Also, the vehicle 10, the first device 100, and the second device 200 are configured to include computers, similar to the manual terminal 300.

[0024] (Functional Configuration) Next, the functional configuration of the manual terminal 300 that constitutes the manual display system 1 will be explained based on Figure 3. Figure 3 is a block diagram that schematically shows an example of the functional configuration of the manual terminal 300 that constitutes the manual display system 1.

[0025] The manual terminal 300 comprises a control unit 301, a communication unit 302, an input / output unit 303, and a device information database 304 (device information DB304). The control unit 301 has the function of performing calculation processing for controlling the manual terminal 300. The control unit 301 can be implemented by the processor 310 in the manual terminal 300. The communication unit 302 has the function of connecting the manual terminal 300 to the in-vehicle network. The communication unit 302 can be implemented by the communication I / F 340 in the manual terminal 300.

[0026] The input / output unit 303 has the function of allowing the user to input various information into the manual terminal 300. The input / output unit 303 also has the function of displaying various information to the user. The input / output unit 303 can be implemented by the touch panel 350 on the manual terminal 300.

[0027] The input / output unit 303 acquires information about the electronic manual that the user wishes to output (hereinafter sometimes referred to as "input information") through user input. The input information includes information for identifying the in-vehicle device and its function for which the user wishes to output the electronic manual. Here, the user may acquire the input information by, for example, accepting an operation on the screen displayed on the input / output unit 303 in which the user specifies the in-vehicle device and its function for which the user wishes to output the electronic manual. Alternatively, if the input / output unit 303 has a microphone, the input information may be acquired by acquiring user utterances to display the electronic manual that the user wishes to display.

[0028] The device information DB304 has the function of holding device information. The device information is information about the correspondence between an in-vehicle device installed in the vehicle 10, the functions that the in-vehicle device can perform, and information for the input / output unit 303 to output a manual about the functions (hereinafter sometimes referred to as "manual information"). The device information also includes information about the conditions under which the in-vehicle device installed in the vehicle 10 can perform its functions. Furthermore, the device information is information about the correspondence between an in-vehicle device (related device) that can perform functions related to the functions performed by the in-vehicle device installed in the vehicle 10, and functions (related functions) related to the functions performed by the in-vehicle device. Furthermore, the device information includes information about the conditions under which the related device can perform its related functions. The device information DB304 can be implemented by the auxiliary storage unit 330 in the manual terminal 300.

[0029] Figure 4 shows an example of a table structure for device information. The device information includes a device ID field, a function ID field, a manual field, a first condition field, and a related device ID. It has a field, an associated function ID field, and a second condition field. The device ID field stores an identifier (device ID) for identifying the in-vehicle device installed in the vehicle 10. The function ID field stores an identifier (function ID) for identifying the function that the in-vehicle device corresponding to the device ID can perform.

[0030] The manual field stores manual information about the function corresponding to the function ID, provided by the in-vehicle device corresponding to the device ID. When the control unit 301 outputs an electronic manual about the function corresponding to the function ID, provided by the in-vehicle device corresponding to the device ID, it outputs the electronic manual based on the manual information stored in the manual field.

[0031] The first condition field stores information about the conditions under which the execution of the function corresponding to the function ID by the in-vehicle device corresponding to the device ID becomes inappropriate. In this embodiment, the first condition field stores information about the driving conditions of vehicle 10 under which the execution of the function corresponding to the function ID by the in-vehicle device corresponding to the device ID becomes inappropriate. Here, if the execution of the function corresponding to the function ID is possible regardless of the driving conditions of vehicle 10, an empty value may be stored in the first condition field.

[0032] The Related Device ID field stores an identifier (Related Device ID) that identifies an in-vehicle device capable of executing a function corresponding to the function ID executed by an in-vehicle device associated with the device ID. If the in-vehicle devices are the same, the same identifier is stored for both the device ID and the related device ID. The Related Function ID field stores an identifier (Related Function ID) that identifies the function executed by the related device ID. Here, the same in-vehicle device identifier may be stored in both the device ID field and the related device ID field. In other words, the same in-vehicle device (the in-vehicle device corresponding to the device ID) may be stored as the related device of the in-vehicle device corresponding to the device ID.

[0033] The second condition field stores information about the conditions under which the execution of the function corresponding to the related function ID by the in-vehicle device corresponding to the related device ID becomes inappropriate. In this embodiment, the second condition field stores information about the driving conditions of vehicle 10 under which the execution of the function corresponding to the related function ID by the in-vehicle device corresponding to the related device ID becomes inappropriate. Here, if the execution of the function corresponding to the related function ID is possible regardless of the driving conditions of vehicle 10, an empty value may be stored in the second condition field.

[0034] The control unit 301 identifies the in-vehicle device and its function for which the user wishes to output an electronic manual, based on the input information. Then, based on the device information stored in the device information DB 304, the control unit 301 identifies the device ID and function ID corresponding to the in-vehicle device and its function for which the user wishes to output an electronic manual, as included in the input information. The control unit 301 also retrieves the manual information and first condition corresponding to the identified device ID and function ID based on the device information. The control unit 301 also retrieves the related device ID, related function ID, and second condition corresponding to the identified device ID and function ID based on the device information. As a result, the control unit 301 can grasp the manual information and first condition for the in-vehicle device and its function for which the user wishes to output an electronic manual, based on the device information. The control unit 301 can also grasp the related device and related function and second condition corresponding to the in-vehicle device and its function for which the user wishes to output an electronic manual.

[0035] In this embodiment, the control unit 301 acquires the driving status of the vehicle 10 from the vehicle 10 via the communication unit 302. Specifically, the control unit 301 acquires the driving status of the vehicle 10 from an electronic control unit installed in the vehicle 10, or from a sensor that senses the conditions inside the vehicle. The control unit 301 then determines that the driving status of the vehicle 10 satisfies the first condition. The control unit 301 determines whether or not the vehicle 10 is in a state where it satisfies the second condition. Based on whether or not the vehicle 10 is in a state where it satisfies both the first and second conditions, the control unit 301 determines whether or not to output an interface for executing a function along with the electronic manual.

[0036] Here, we assume that the user wishes to output an electronic manual for the first function of the first device 100. In this case, even if a passenger seated in the rear seat watches the television broadcast displayed by the first device 100 while the vehicle 10 is in motion, it will not affect the operation of the vehicle 10.

[0037] However, if the vehicle 10 is running with fuel or battery levels below a predetermined level, it is anticipated that the first device 100 will further consume fuel or battery by executing its first function. Therefore, if the vehicle 10 is running with fuel or drive battery levels below a predetermined level, it is inappropriate for the first device 100 to execute its first function. Also, if there are no passengers seated in the rear seats of the vehicle 10, even if the first device 100 executes its first function, the television broadcast displayed on the first device 100 will not be viewed. Therefore, if there are no passengers seated in the rear seats of the vehicle 10, it is inappropriate for the first device 100 to execute its first function. Accordingly, the first condition field for the execution of the first function by the first device 100 in the device information held in the device information DB 304 stores information indicating that the vehicle 10's fuel or drive battery levels are below a predetermined level. Furthermore, the first condition field for the execution of the first function by the first device 100 stores information indicating that there are no passengers seated in the rear seats of the vehicle 10. In other words, the first condition is set such that the first function by the first device 100 cannot be performed if the fuel or drive battery of the vehicle 10 is below a predetermined level, or if there are no passengers seated in the rear seats of the vehicle 10.

[0038] On the other hand, let's consider the case where the second device 200 performs the second function. In this case, if a passenger seated in the driver's seat of vehicle 10 watches the television broadcast displayed by the second device 200 while vehicle 10 is not stopped, there is a risk of danger to the vehicle 10's operation. Also, similar to the first function performed by the first device 100, if the vehicle 10's fuel or drive battery is below a predetermined level, it is inappropriate for the second device 200 to perform the second function. Therefore, the second condition field for the execution of the second function by the second device 200 in the device information held in the device information DB 304 stores information indicating that vehicle 10 is not stopped. In addition, the second condition field for the execution of the second function by the second device 200 stores information indicating that the vehicle 10's fuel or drive battery is below a predetermined level. In other words, the second function of the second device 200 is disabled if the vehicle 10 is not stationary, or if the vehicle 10's fuel or drive battery is below a predetermined level.

[0039] Therefore, if the user requests the output of a specific manual, the control unit 301 obtains from the vehicle 10 information regarding whether the vehicle 10 is stationary, information to identify the driving mode of the vehicle 10, and information regarding whether an occupant is seated in the rear seat of the vehicle 10. Here, the information regarding whether the vehicle 10 is stationary and the information to identify the driving mode of the vehicle 10 are obtained, for example, from the electronic control unit that controls the driving of the vehicle 10. The information regarding whether an occupant is seated in the rear seat is obtained, for example, from a sensor installed in the rear seat that detects occupancy. The sensor installed in the rear seat that detects occupancy is, for example, a weight sensor installed in the rear seat. In this case, the weight sensor detects whether an occupant is seated in the rear seat by whether or not it detects the weight of the occupant on the rear seat.

[0040] In this way, the control unit 301 determines whether or not to output the first interface along with a specific manual based on whether the vehicle 10's driving status satisfies the first condition for the first function performed by the first device 100. The control unit 301 also determines whether or not to output the second interface along with a specific manual based on whether the vehicle 10's driving status satisfies the second condition for the second function performed by the second device 200. In this way, the control unit 301 determines, based on the vehicle 10's driving status, whether or not it is possible to have the first device 100 perform the first function and whether or not it is possible to have the second device 200 perform the second function. Based on the determination result, the control unit 301 decides whether to output both the first interface and the second interface, or one of them, along with a specific manual, or not to output either. Then, based on the determination result, the control unit 301 transmits specific information to the input / output unit 303 to cause it to output the specific manual. As a result, the input / output unit 303 can output the specific manual based on the specific information to the user.

[0041] (flowchart) Next, the processing performed by the control unit 301 of the manual terminal 300 in the manual display system 1 will be explained with reference to Figure 5. Figure 5 is a flowchart of the processing performed by the control unit 301. This processing is for causing the input / output unit 303 to output a specific manual. The processing shown in Figure 5 starts when the control unit 301 receives input information from the input / output unit 303. In Figure 5, the processing is illustrated when the input information indicates that the user wishes to output an electronic manual for the first function of the first device 100.

[0042] In the process shown in Figure 5, first, in S101, the first device 100 and the first function are identified based on the input information. Next, in S102, the second device 200 and the second function are identified as related devices and related functions corresponding to the first device 100 and the first function, based on the device information held in the device information DB 304. Next, in S103, the driving status of the vehicle 10 is acquired from the electronic control unit in the vehicle 10 and a sensor that senses whether or not an occupant is seated in the rear seat of the vehicle 10. Next, in S104, it is determined whether or not the driving status of the vehicle 10 satisfies the first condition and the second condition, respectively.

[0043] In S104, if it is determined that the vehicle 10's driving condition satisfies the first and second conditions, specific information is output in S105. Specifically, this determination is made when the vehicle 10's fuel or drive battery is below a predetermined level. Here, the specific information output in S105 is specific information for the input / output unit 303 to output a specific manual that does not include the first and second interfaces. Next, in S109, the output specific information is transmitted to the input / output unit 303, and the process shown in Figure 5 is terminated. As a result, the input / output unit 303 can output a specific manual that does not include the first and second interfaces.

[0044] Furthermore, if it is determined in S104 that the driving status of vehicle 10 satisfies only the second condition, specific information is output in S106. Specifically, this determination is made when the following conditions are met: the fuel or drive battery of vehicle 10 is not below a predetermined level, vehicle 10 is not stationary, and there is a passenger seated in the rear seat of vehicle 10. Here, the specific information output in S106 is specific information for the input / output unit 303 to output only the first interface along with the specific manual. Next, in S109, the output specific information is transmitted to the input / output unit 303, and the process shown in Figure 5 is terminated. As a result, the input / output unit 303 can output a specific manual that includes only the first interface.

[0045] Furthermore, if it is determined in S104 that the driving status of vehicle 10 satisfies only the first condition, specific information is output in S107. Specifically, this determination is made when the following conditions are met: the fuel or drive battery of vehicle 10 is not below a predetermined level, vehicle 10 is stationary, and there are no passengers seated in the rear seats of vehicle 10. Here, the specific information output in S107 is specific information for the input / output unit 303 to output only the second interface along with the specific manual. Next, in S109, the output specific information is transmitted to the input / output unit 303, and the process shown in Figure 5 is terminated. As a result, the input / output unit 303 can output a specific manual that includes only the second interface.

[0046] Furthermore, if it is determined in S104 that the driving status of vehicle 10 satisfies only the first condition, specific information is output in S108. Specifically, this determination is made when the following conditions are met: the fuel or drive battery of vehicle 10 is not below a predetermined level, vehicle 10 is stationary, and there is a passenger seated in the rear seat of vehicle 10. Here, the specific information output in S108 is specific information for outputting the first interface and the second interface along with the specific manual. Next, in S109, the output specific information is transmitted to the input / output unit 303, and the process shown in Figure 5 is terminated. As a result, the input / output unit 303 can output the specific manual including the first interface and the second interface.

[0047] As described above, the manual display system 1 in this embodiment allows the first device 100 to execute the first function directly while viewing a specific manual, without having to perform operations according to the procedure for executing the first function by the first device 100. Furthermore, the second device 200 can be directly executed by viewing a specific manual, without having to perform operations according to the procedure for executing the second function by the second device 200 related to the first function by the first device 100. In addition, based on the driving conditions of the vehicle 10, it is determined whether or not to output the first interface and the second interface together with the specific manual. This makes it possible to suppress the output of the first interface and / or the second interface when the first function and / or the second function are inappropriate depending on the driving conditions of the vehicle 10. As a result, it is possible to improve the convenience of the user when executing a predetermined function.

[0048] (Variation 1) In this embodiment, the first condition regarding the vehicle's driving status is whether the fuel or drive battery of vehicle 10 is below a predetermined level, and whether there are passengers seated in the rear seats of vehicle 10. The second condition regarding the vehicle's driving status is whether the fuel or drive battery of vehicle 10 is below a predetermined level, and whether vehicle 10 is stationary.

[0049] However, the first and second conditions regarding the vehicle's driving conditions do not necessarily have to be these conditions. Here, we assume the case where the vehicle 10's driving mode is set to automatic driving mode. In this case, it is assumed that the risk of using automatic driving mode is higher when the vehicle 10 is driving on an ordinary road than when the vehicle 10 is driving on a highway. Therefore, if the first function of the first device 100 is the function of setting the vehicle 10's driving mode to automatic driving mode, the first condition may be, for example, that the vehicle 10 is driving on an ordinary road. Also, if the second function of the second device 200 is the function of setting the vehicle 10's driving mode to automatic driving mode, the second condition may be that the vehicle 10 is driving on an ordinary road. The manual terminal 300 acquires the vehicle 10's location information from the vehicle 10's car navigation system, etc., and based on the location information, the vehicle 10 Determine whether or not the vehicle is traveling on a public road.

[0050] (Modification 2) In this embodiment, the manual terminal 300 determines whether or not to output the first interface and the second interface along with a specific manual based on the driving conditions of the vehicle 10. However, the manual terminal 300 may also determine whether or not to output the first interface and the second interface along with a specific manual based on factors other than the driving conditions of the vehicle 10. Here, the on-board devices installed may differ from vehicle to vehicle. For example, either the first device 100 or the second device 200 may not be installed in vehicle 10. Also, the manual terminal 300 may not hold different manual information depending on the on-board devices installed in each vehicle. In other words, the manual terminal 300 may be able to output an electronic manual for the first device 100 or the second device 200 even if the first device 100 or the second device 200 is not installed in vehicle 10.

[0051] In this case, the manual terminal 300 decides not to output the first interface along with the specific manual if the vehicle 10 is not equipped with the first device 100. Furthermore, the manual terminal 300 decides not to output the second interface along with the specific manual if the vehicle 10 is not equipped with the second device 200.

[0052] Furthermore, even if the vehicle 10 is equipped with the first device 100 and the second device 200, there are cases where the first device 100 is a device that cannot perform the first function, and cases where the second device 200 is a device that cannot perform the second function. If the first device 100 is a device that cannot perform the first function, the manual terminal 300 decides not to output the first interface along with the specific manual. Also, if the second device 200 is a device that cannot perform the second function, the manual terminal 300 decides not to output the second interface along with the specific manual.

[0053] (Variation 3) In this embodiment, the first device 100 and the second device 200 were displays. However, the first device 100 and the second device 200 do not necessarily have to be displays. As long as the second device 200 is an in-vehicle device in which the second function provided by the second device 200 is related to the first function provided by the first device 100, the first device 100 and the second device 200 may be any in-vehicle device.

[0054] (Modification 4) In this embodiment, the first device 100, the second device 200, and the manual terminal 300 are in-vehicle devices mounted on the vehicle 10. However, the first device 100, the second device 200, and the manual terminal 300 do not necessarily have to be in-vehicle devices mounted on the vehicle 10. The first device 100, the second device 200, and the manual terminal 300 may be devices installed, for example, in a facility related to the user.

[0055] <Other Embodiments> The embodiments described above are merely examples, and this disclosure may be modified as appropriate without departing from its essence. Furthermore, the processes and means described in this disclosure may be freely combined and implemented as long as no technical inconsistencies arise.

[0056] Furthermore, a process described as being performed by one device may be divided and executed by multiple devices. Alternatively, a process described as being performed by different devices may be executed by a single device. In a computer system, what hardware can be used to perform each function? Whether this is achieved through the software configuration (server configuration) can be flexibly changed.

[0057] The present disclosure can also be realized by supplying a computer program implementing the functions described in the embodiments above to a computer, and having one or more processors in the computer read and execute the program. Such a computer program may be provided to the computer by a non-temporary computer-readable storage medium that can be connected to the computer's system bus, or it may be provided to the computer via a network. The non-temporary computer-readable storage medium includes any type of disk, such as magnetic disks (floppy disks or hard disk drives (HDDs), etc.), optical disks (CD-ROMs, DVDs, or Blu-ray discs, etc.), read-only memory (ROM), random access memory (RAM), EPROM, EEPROM, magnetic cards, flash memory, or optical cards, and any other type of medium suitable for storing electronic instructions. [Explanation of symbols]

[0058] 1. Manual display system 10. Vehicles 100...1st device 200...Second device 300 Manual Terminal 301 Control Unit 302 Communications Department 303··Input and Output Force Section 304 Device Information DB

Claims

1. Outputting an electronic manual for the first function performed by the first device, Along with the aforementioned electronic manual, a first interface for causing the first device to execute the first function is output, It includes a control unit that performs the following: An information processing device, The aforementioned information processing device and the first device are in-vehicle devices mounted on a vehicle. The control unit, The system acquires information indicating whether the vehicle's fuel or drive battery is below a predetermined level, and information indicating whether or not there are passengers seated in the rear seats of the vehicle, as part of the vehicle's driving status. Based on the acquired driving conditions of the vehicle, it is determined whether the vehicle's fuel or drive battery is below the predetermined remaining amount, and whether there is a passenger seated in the rear seat of the vehicle. If the fuel or drive battery of the vehicle is not below the predetermined remaining amount, and there is a passenger seated in the rear seat of the vehicle, it is determined that the first device can perform the first function. If the fuel or drive battery of the vehicle is below the predetermined remaining amount, or if there are no passengers seated in the rear seats of the vehicle, it is determined that the first device cannot perform the first function. Further execution, If it is determined that the first device can perform the first function, the output of the first interface is performed. If it is determined that it is not possible to have the first device perform the first function, the output of the first interface is not performed. Information processing device.

2. The control unit, Identifying a second function provided by a second device related to the first function provided by the first device, Along with the aforementioned electronic manual, the second (i) for causing the second device to perform the second function Outputting an interface, To further execute, The information processing apparatus according to claim 1.

3. The control unit, Further information is obtained regarding the vehicle's driving status, specifically whether the vehicle is stationary or not. Based on the acquired vehicle's driving status, it is determined whether the vehicle is stationary and whether the vehicle's fuel or drive battery is below the predetermined remaining amount. When the vehicle is stationary and the vehicle's fuel or drive battery is not below the predetermined remaining amount, it is determined that the second device mounted on the vehicle can perform the second function related to the first function, If the vehicle is not stationary, or if the vehicle's fuel or drive battery is below the predetermined remaining amount, it is determined that the second device cannot perform the second function. Further execution, If it is determined that the second device can perform the second function, the output of the second interface for causing the second device to perform the second function is provided along with the electronic manual. If it is determined that it is not possible to have the second device perform the second function, the output of the second interface for causing the second device to perform the second function will not be provided. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1.

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