JP2006023862A - Device for reporting and dealing with danger to vehicle - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To allow occupants to easily avoid any danger by reporting the occurrence of danger and a way of dealing with the danger to the occupants, and causing the vehicle itself to take countermeasures. <P>SOLUTION: When an abnormal state detection means 1 monitoring a vehicle and an area around the vehicle detects an abnormal state, a danger determining means 2 determines if the abnormal state detected is a danger to the occupants. When the abnormal state is determined to be a danger, a reporting means 3 uses vehicle equipment and/or nearby facilities to report to the occupants a way of dealing with the danger. A countermeasure means 4 takes countermeasures using the vehicle equipment. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

The present invention relates to a vehicle danger notification treatment apparatus, and more particularly, to a vehicle danger notification treatment apparatus that allows a passenger or the like to easily avoid various dangers that occur in a vehicle.

When a user (owner, user, etc.) of a vehicle such as an automobile and / or a family member or friend of the vehicle is on the vehicle, an abnormal situation occurs in the vehicle and There is a risk of danger to passengers).

For this reason, conventionally, when the detection value of the sensor that checks the state of the vehicle becomes an abnormal value, a technology that notifies the occupant by text or voice of an abnormal state corresponding to the degree of the abnormal detection value Is known (for example, see Patent Document 1).
JP 2002-55715 A

However, in the above-described conventional technology, a message is notified to the occupant when an abnormal state is detected. However, even if the occupant can take appropriate measures for the heel even if the message is received. There was a problem that is not limited. In other words, when a dangerous situation occurs unexpectedly, the occupant may panic and fail to take corrective action, or the occupant may take an incorrect action without knowing the correct action for the danger. If correct corrective actions are not taken or incorrect corrective actions are taken, there is a risk of occupant life-threatening. It is extremely important.

Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to notify an occupant of the occurrence of a danger and a countermeasure method thereof, and the occupant can easily take the risk by automatically performing a correct measure (corresponding measure) corresponding to the countermeasure method. Another object of the present invention is to provide a vehicle danger notification treatment apparatus which can be avoided.

Means for Solving the Problems and Effects of the Invention

As shown in FIG. 1, the vehicle danger notification treatment device according to claim 1 is detected by an abnormal state detection unit 1 that detects an abnormal state by monitoring the vehicle and the vicinity of the vehicle, and the abnormal state detection unit 1. A risk determination means 2 for determining whether or not the abnormal state is dangerous for the occupant, and when the risk determination means 2 determines that it is dangerous, the vehicle equipment and / or surrounding facilities are used to notify the occupant of the countermeasure. And a notification means 3 for performing the corresponding action using the vehicle equipment when the danger determination means 2 determines that the danger is present. According to the danger notification processing apparatus for a vehicle according to claim 1, since the occurrence of the danger and a countermeasure for the danger are notified to the occupant, the occupant avoids the danger without panicking only by acting according to the countermeasure. Is possible. In addition, since the vehicle performs the necessary measures for the occupant to avoid the danger, the possibility that the occupant can avoid the danger increases.

The vehicle danger notification treatment apparatus according to claim 2 is the vehicle danger notification treatment apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the coping method is changed according to the contents of the danger, and the treatment means It is characterized in that the countermeasures to be implemented are switched according to the contents of danger. According to the danger notification processing apparatus for a vehicle according to the second aspect, the coping method to be notified is switched according to the contents of the danger, so that the occupant can easily execute the most appropriate coping method for the danger. In addition, since the response measures implemented by the vehicle are switched according to the contents of the danger, the vehicle can take the most appropriate response measures for the danger.

The vehicle danger notification treatment device according to claim 3 is the vehicle danger notification treatment device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the content of the corresponding treatment is to secure a retreat path for safely getting off the occupant, It is characterized by guidance of an occupant to the evacuation path and release of the occupant from the evacuation path. According to the vehicular danger notification processing apparatus according to the third aspect, since the occupant is secured on the evacuation path, guided to the evacuation path, and released from the evacuation path to the outside of the vehicle, it is possible to safely and reliably combine with the notification of the countermeasure. It is possible to avoid danger.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, there is provided the vehicular danger notification processing apparatus according to the first or second aspect, wherein the notification means uses an in-vehicle telephone device according to the contents of the danger. Then, the occurrence of danger is reported to any one or more of a user, a management center, a police station, a fire department, an emergency facility, a road service, a card dealer, and a repair shop. According to the danger notification processing apparatus for a vehicle according to claim 4, depending on the contents of the danger, any one or more of a user, a management center, a police station, a fire department, an emergency facility, a road service, a card dealer, and a repair shop Since the occurrence of the danger is reported, it is possible for the report destination to take appropriate countermeasures according to the contents of the danger.

The vehicle danger notification treatment apparatus according to claim 5 is the vehicle danger notification treatment apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the notification means blinks a hazard lamp to detect occurrence of danger. It is also characterized by notifying the surroundings. According to the danger notification processing apparatus for a vehicle according to claim 4, it becomes possible to help other vehicles and people around the vehicle to rescue the vehicle and the occupant from danger by watching the flashing of the hazard lamp. On the other hand, the occurrence of a secondary disaster can be prevented by not approaching the danger.

The vehicle danger notification treatment apparatus according to claim 6 is the vehicle danger notification treatment apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the notification means displays the occurrence of the danger on a display of a peripheral facility. It is also characterized by notifying the surroundings of the vehicle. According to the danger notification processing apparatus for a vehicle according to claim 6, other vehicles and people around the vehicle see the occurrence of the danger displayed on the display of the surrounding facility, and rescue the vehicle and the occupant from the danger. While it is possible to help, secondary disasters can be prevented by not approaching danger.

The vehicle danger notification treatment apparatus according to claim 7 is the vehicle danger notification treatment apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the abnormality determination unit determines that the abnormal state is a vehicle fire. In this case, the notification means notifies the occupant of the coping method that the vehicle is immediately stopped and gets off, and the treatment means performs the coping measure that unlocks the door and opens the window. To do. According to the vehicular danger notification treatment device according to claim 7, since a countermeasure is notified when a vehicle fire occurs, the occupant stops the vehicle immediately according to the notified countermeasure and gets off the vehicle. Compared to the case where the method is not notified, the danger can be avoided by evacuating the vehicle more quickly. Also, since the door is automatically unlocked and the window is opened, the occupant can escape from the vehicle to avoid danger without taking the time and effort to unlock the door and open the window. Can do.

The vehicle danger notification treatment apparatus according to claim 8 is the vehicle danger notification treatment apparatus according to claim 7, wherein the notification means notifies the surrounding vehicle of the occurrence of a vehicle fire using inter-vehicle communication. It is characterized by that. According to the vehicle danger notification processing apparatus of claim 8, the surrounding vehicle knows the occurrence of the vehicle fire and can prevent the occurrence of the secondary disaster by avoiding the vehicle that caused the vehicle fire. it can.

The vehicle danger notification treatment apparatus according to claim 9 is the vehicle danger notification treatment apparatus according to claim 7 or 8, wherein the treatment means implements a corresponding measure of activating a fire extinguishing device. And According to the danger notification processing device for a vehicle according to claim 9, when the fire fighting occurs, the countermeasure that the fire extinguishing device is automatically activated is performed, so the fire extinguishing device is not automatically activated. In comparison with this, the fire is weakened, and the filling of smoke and gas into the vehicle is delayed, so that the occupant can escape from the vehicle during that time to avoid danger.

The vehicle danger notification treatment apparatus according to claim 10 is the vehicle danger notification treatment apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the danger determination means determines that the abnormal state is submergence of the vehicle. The notification means notifies the occupant how to open the door and / or window and escape from the vehicle, and the treatment means refers to releasing the seat belt, unlocking the door, and opening the window. It is characterized by carrying out countermeasures. According to the danger notification processing device for a vehicle according to claim 10, when the vehicle is submerged, the coping method of opening the door and / or window and escaping outside the vehicle is notified, so the passenger is notified. By opening the door and / or window according to the coping method and escaping out of the vehicle, it is possible to avoid danger by evacuating the vehicle without falling into a panic as compared with the case where the coping method is not notified. In addition, since the corresponding measures of unlocking the seat belt, unlocking the door, and opening the window are automatically performed, the occupant can save time and time to remove the seat belt and unlock the door to open the window. As compared with the case where no countermeasure is taken, the danger can be avoided by evacuating the vehicle more quickly.

The vehicle danger notification treatment apparatus according to an eleventh aspect is the vehicle danger notification treatment apparatus according to the tenth aspect, characterized in that the treatment means performs a corresponding measure of opening the slide roof. According to the danger notification processing apparatus for a vehicle according to claim 11, as the countermeasure, the opening of the slide roof is performed together with the release of the seat belt, the unlocking of the door and the opening of the window, so that the opening of the vehicle is enhanced. The probability that the occupant can escape out of the vehicle is further increased.

The vehicle danger notification treatment device according to claim 12 is the vehicle danger notification treatment device according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the abnormal state is an intrusion of a bandit on the vehicle by the risk determination means. The determination means notifies the occupant that the countermeasure is not taken out of the vehicle, and the treatment means performs a countermeasure such as locking the door and closing the window. And According to the danger notification processing apparatus for a vehicle according to claim 12, if a countermeasure is not notified when the intrusion of the bandit on the vehicle occurs, the occupant can rush out of the vehicle and be attacked by the bandit. However, since the countermeasure is notified, the occupant can avoid danger from the inside of the vehicle with a higher probability. In addition, since the corresponding action of locking the door and closing the window is automatically performed, the occupant can save time and effort to lock the door by himself and close the window, compared with the case where the corresponding action is not performed. The vehicle can be quickly shut off from the outside to avoid danger.

According to a thirteenth aspect of the present invention, there is provided the vehicular danger notification processing apparatus according to the twelfth aspect of the present invention, wherein the notification means transmits to the outside of the vehicle that the notification has been made to the police. According to the danger notification processing apparatus for a vehicle according to the thirteenth aspect, the fact that the police have been notified is transmitted to the outside of the vehicle.

The vehicle danger notification treatment device according to claim 14 is the vehicle danger notification treatment device according to claim 12 or 13, wherein the treatment means makes the inside of the vehicle invisible using a dimming window device. It is characterized by carrying out a corresponding measure. According to the vehicular danger notification processing apparatus of the fourteenth aspect, since the bandits can not see the state in the vehicle, there is a possibility that the bandit may dissipate without making an attack in consideration of the risk of attacking the vehicle.

According to a fifteenth aspect of the present invention, there is provided the vehicular danger notification processing apparatus according to any one of the first to sixth aspects, wherein the danger determination means determines that the abnormal state is a tire puncture. The notification means notifies the occupant of the coping method that the vehicle is brought close to the road shoulder, and the treatment means implements the coping measure that ensures straightness by changing the assist amount of the power steering. It is characterized by. According to the vehicular danger notification treatment device of the fifteenth aspect, when the tire puncture occurs, the coping method of bringing the vehicle to the road shoulder is notified, so the occupant moves the vehicle to the road shoulder according to the coping method notified. As a result, it is possible to safely avoid danger without causing a panic, and to prevent secondary disasters caused by tire punctures, compared to a case where a countermeasure is not notified. In addition, the power steering assist amount is reduced in the opposite direction to the direction of vehicle flow so that steering wheel flow does not occur, and a countermeasure is automatically implemented to make it easier to maintain straightness. It is possible to safely bring the vehicle to the road shoulder and to avoid danger.

The vehicle danger notification treatment apparatus according to claim 16 is the vehicle danger notification treatment apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the abnormal state is confined to a living body in the vehicle by the danger determination means. When it is determined that the living body is in a state that is dangerous for life maintenance, the notifying unit notifies the user of a coping method of taking the living body out of the vehicle, and the treatment unit opens the window. And a corresponding measure of opening the trunk lid is performed. According to the vehicular danger notification processing apparatus of claim 16, when the life danger state occurs in the living body confined in the vehicle, the vehicular danger notification processing apparatus according to claim 8 removes the living body from the vehicle. Accordingly, the user can be notified of the coping method of removing the living body from the danger by taking the living body out of the vehicle according to the coping method. Moreover, since the corresponding measure of opening the window and the trunk lid is automatically performed, the living body confined in the vehicle compartment or the trunk room can be rescued more easily.

When the vehicle and its surroundings are monitored and the occurrence of a danger is detected, the handling method is notified to the occupant using the vehicle equipment and / or surrounding facilities, and the countermeasure is implemented using the vehicle equipment.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of the vehicle danger notification processing apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention. The vehicle danger notification treatment apparatus according to the first embodiment includes a control unit 100, a fire detection unit including a temperature sensor 101 and a smoke sensor 102, a notification unit for a passenger including a multi-display 103 and an alarm buzzer 104, and a telephone. It comprises a reporting means comprising the device 105, a notification means to the surroundings comprising the inter-vehicle communication 106, the hazard lamp 107 and the message board 108, and a treatment means comprising the door lock device 109, the power window device 110 and the fire extinguishing device 111. ing.

The control unit 100 is a microcomputer such as an ECU (Electric Control Unit), and controls the vehicle danger notification treatment apparatus according to the first embodiment shown in FIG.

The temperature sensor 101 is a contact sensor such as a platinum resistance thermometer, thermistor, or thermocouple, or a non-contact sensor such as a radiation thermometer, and is disposed in the passenger compartment or trunk.

The smoke sensor 102 is an ionization sensor that detects a change in ionization current due to smoke, or a photoelectric sensor that uses a change in light transmittance due to smoke. The smoke sensor 102 is disposed in a passenger compartment or a trunk.

The multi-display 103 is a multi-purpose display that centrally displays navigation, air conditioner / audio operating conditions, and can also be used as a liquid crystal display device, an organic EL (Electro Luminescence) display device, or the like of the navigation device.

The alarm buzzer 104 is an electromagnetic buzzer.

The telephone device 105 may be a mobile phone or a dedicated in-vehicle data communication module (Data Communication Module: DCM) that does not use a mobile phone.

The inter-vehicle communication 106 is short-range wireless communication using infrared rays, millimeter wave bands, or the like.

The hazard lamp 107 is a device that blinks the direction indicator lamps and the like all at once.

The message board 108 is a board for displaying a message to the outside, and includes a fluorescent tube display device, a liquid crystal display device, an organic EL display device, and the like.

The door lock device 109 is a device that locks / unlocks a closed door.

The power window device 110 is an electric window opening / closing device.

The fire extinguishing device 111 is a device that sprays a fire extinguishing agent provided in the passenger compartment.

Next, the operation of the danger notification processing apparatus for a vehicle according to the first embodiment configured as described above will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

The control unit 100 detects the occurrence of a vehicle fire based on the outputs of the temperature sensor 101, the smoke sensor 102, etc., which are fire detection means (Yes in step S101). For example, when the temperature in the passenger compartment detected by the temperature sensor 101 reaches 50 ° C. or higher, it is determined that a vehicle fire has occurred. Further, when the smoke density (specific visual density DS) is 20 or more by the smoke sensor 102, it is determined that a vehicle fire has occurred. At this time, by detecting the occurrence of the vehicle fire by the temperature sensor 101 and the smoke sensor 102 together with the detection of the vehicle fire by image analysis of an in-vehicle camera or the like, a temporary rise in temperature due to simple smoking or the like in the vehicle interior And can be distinguished from smoke fullness.

When a vehicle fire is detected, the control unit 100 sounds an alarm buzzer 104 and at the same time generates a vehicle fire and immediately stops the vehicle by the means for notifying passengers such as the multi-display 103 of the navigation device. The occupant is notified of a countermeasure to be taken (step S102). For example, a message such as “A vehicle fire has occurred. Please calmly remove the seat belt, open the door and / or window, and escape from the vehicle.” Is notified. For this notification, not only visual notification by the multi-display 103 but also auditory notification through a speaker and tactile notification through a vibrator can be used together, and the reliability of the notification is further improved by using the notification together. be able to.

Next, the control unit 100 automatically reports to the relevant organizations such as the management center, police station, fire station, emergency facility, etc. that a vehicle fire has occurred by a reporting means such as the in-vehicle telephone device 105 (step S103). . At this time, vehicle position data may be acquired by an in-vehicle navigation device, GPS (Global Positioning System), or the like, and reported to the related organizations together with the vehicle number and the like. In addition, an image or a moving image from an in-vehicle camera or the like may be attached to an e-mail or the like and sent to notify a more specific situation.

Subsequently, the control unit 100 indicates that a vehicle fire has occurred, and at the same time, prevents the occurrence of a secondary disaster such as a rear-end collision or the like to the surroundings of the inter-vehicle communication 106, the hazard lamp 107, the message board 108, etc. The notification means notifies the surrounding vehicles and people that the vehicle is in a dangerous state due to a fire (step S104). For this notification, not only visual notification by the hazard lamp 107, the message board 108, etc., but also auditory notification through a horn or a speaker can be used together, and the reliability of the notification is further enhanced by using the notification together. Can do. In addition, traffic signal signs, street lamps, bulletin displays, advertising displays, etc. that exist near the vehicle that caused the fire through road-to-vehicle communication such as the management center, VICS (Vehicle Information and Communication System), ETC (Electronic Toll Collection), etc. You may make it display that it is in a dangerous state because a vehicle fire has occurred in the surrounding facilities. In particular, if images and videos from in-vehicle cameras, etc. are displayed on bulletin displays, advertising displays, etc., the situation of a vehicle fire that has occurred can be known immediately, and surrounding vehicles and people can help extinguish the fire. On the other hand, secondary disasters such as fire spread can be avoided.

On the other hand, at the same time as steps S102 to S104, the control unit 100 performs countermeasures such as unlocking the door by the door lock device 109 and opening the window by the power window device 110 when smoke fills the passenger compartment. Implement (step S105). As described above, the vehicle automatically performs the countermeasure necessary for the occupant to escape out of the vehicle. Therefore, there is a possibility that the occupant can escape out of the vehicle as compared with the case where the countermeasure is not automatically performed. It will be even higher.

Further, in the case of a vehicle equipped with the fire extinguishing device 111, the control unit 100 operates the fire extinguishing device 111 to perform a countermeasure such as automatic fire extinguishing.

According to the first embodiment, when a vehicle fire occurs, the occupant is notified of a countermeasure for removing the seat belt, opening the door and / or window and escaping outside the vehicle, and unlocking the door and the window. Since the opening is automatically performed as a countermeasure, it is possible to improve the possibility that the occupant escapes from the vehicle.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the vehicular danger notification processing apparatus according to the second embodiment of the present invention. The vehicle danger notification processing apparatus according to the second embodiment includes a control unit 200, a submergence detection unit including a submergence sensor 201, a notification unit for a passenger including a multi-display 203 and an alarm buzzer 204, and a telephone device 205. The notification means, the notification means to the surroundings composed of the hazard lamp 207, and the treatment means composed of the door lock device 209, the power window device 210, the seat belt device 212, and the slide roof device 213 are configured.

The control unit 200 is a microcomputer such as an ECU, and is a part that controls the danger notification processing apparatus for a vehicle according to the second embodiment shown in FIG.

The submergence sensor 201 is a sensor that conducts when wet with water, and detects the submergence of the vehicle when the vehicle is submerged in water.

The multi-display 203, the alarm buzzer 204, the telephone device 205, the hazard lamp 207, the door lock device 209, and the power window device 210 are the same as the multi-display 103, the alarm buzzer in the vehicle danger notification treatment apparatus according to the first embodiment shown in FIG. 104, the telephone device 105, the hazard lamp 107, the door lock device 109, and the power window device 110 are configured in the same manner, and detailed description thereof is omitted.

The seat belt device 212 is a device that can fasten or loosen the seat belt, or remove the seat belt buckle.

The slide roof device 213 is a device in which a roof panel or a glass roof of a sunroof is slidable electrically so that it can be opened and closed.

Next, the operation of the vehicle danger notification processing apparatus according to the second embodiment configured as described above will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

When the vehicle is submerged in the sea, river, lake, swamp, etc., the control unit 200 detects the occurrence of vehicle submersion based on the output from the submergence sensor 201 that is a submergence detection means (Yes in step S201). At this time, by using in combination with detection of vehicle submergence by image analysis using an on-vehicle camera or the like, it is possible to distinguish from temporary water detection due to mere spillage or the like in the vehicle interior.

When the occurrence of vehicle submersion is detected, the control unit 200 sounds the alarm buzzer 204 and at the same time notifies the occupant of the navigation device such as the multi-display 203 of the occurrence of the vehicle submergence and the coping method (step). S202). For example, a message such as “A submergence accident has occurred. The vehicle will not sink for 5 minutes, so please calm down, remove the seat belt, open the door and / or window, and get out of the vehicle.” For this notification, not only visual notification by the multi-display 203 but also auditory notification through a speaker and tactile notification through a vibrator can be used together, and the reliability of the notification is further enhanced by using the notification together. be able to.

Subsequently, the control unit 200 automatically notifies the related organizations such as the management center, the police station, the fire station, and the emergency facility that the vehicle has been submerged by the reporting means such as the in-vehicle telephone device 205 (step S203). . At this time, the position data of the vehicle may be acquired from a vehicle-mounted navigation device, GPS, or the like, and reported to the related organizations together with the vehicle number and the like. In addition, an image or a moving image from an in-vehicle camera or the like may be attached to an e-mail or the like and sent to notify a more specific situation.

Next, the control unit 200 blinks the hazard lamp 207 that is a means for notifying the surroundings that the vehicle has been submerged (step S204). For this notification, not only a visual notification by the hazard lamp 207 but also an audible notification through a horn or a speaker can be used together, and the reliability of the notification can be further improved by using the notification together. Also, through road-to-vehicle communication such as the management center, VICS, ETC, etc., the vehicle is submerged in the surrounding facilities such as traffic signal signs, street lights, bulletin displays, advertisement displays, etc. that are in the vicinity of the submerged vehicles. May be displayed. In particular, if images and videos from in-vehicle cameras, etc. are displayed on bulletin displays, advertisement displays, etc., surrounding vehicles and people can immediately know the situation of vehicle submersion that has occurred and help save lives. It can also be done.

On the other hand, simultaneously with steps S202 to S204, the control unit 200 removes the seat belt buckle with the seat belt device 212 (step S205), unlocks the door with the door lock device 209, automatically opens the slide roof with the slide roof device 213, and the like. To improve the openness of the vehicle so that the passenger can easily escape from the vehicle (step S206). As described above, the vehicle automatically performs the countermeasure necessary for the occupant to escape out of the vehicle. Therefore, there is a possibility that the occupant can escape out of the vehicle as compared with the case where the countermeasure is not automatically performed. It will be even higher.

Further, the control unit 200 opens the window by the power window device 210 (step S207).

According to the second embodiment, when the vehicle is submerged, the occupant is notified of the coping method of removing the seat belt and opening the door and / or window to escape from the vehicle. Since the corresponding measures of unlocking and automatically opening the slide roof are automatically performed by the vehicle, it is possible to improve the occupant's ability to escape from the vehicle.

FIG. 6 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of the vehicle danger notification processing apparatus according to the third embodiment of the present invention. The vehicle danger notification processing apparatus according to the third embodiment includes a control unit 300, a bandit intrusion detection unit including an impact sensor 301, a microphone 302, and an emergency switch 316, and a notification to an occupant including a multi-display 303 and an alarm buzzer 304. Means, a notification means comprising the telephone device 305, a notification means to the surroundings comprising the hazard lamp 307, and a treatment means comprising the door lock device 309, the power window device 310, the dimming window device 314 and the outside speaker device 315. It is configured.

The control unit 300 is a microcomputer such as an ECU, and is a part that controls the vehicle danger notification treatment apparatus according to the third embodiment shown in FIG.

The impact sensor 301 is a mechanical contact sensor using a spring and a contact, or an electronic sensor using the resonance characteristics of a piezoelectric element, and detects a hit or the like applied to the vehicle.

A plurality of microphones 302 are provided inside and outside the vehicle interior, and collects sound outside the vehicle interior and / or sounds of passengers inside the vehicle interior.

The emergency switch 316 is a switch that the occupant presses with a finger or the like in the event of an emergency, and when it is pressed, the vehicle is notified through the telephone device 305 that an emergency has occurred in the vehicle, such as a police station. It is.

The multi-display 303, the alarm buzzer 304, the telephone device 305, the hazard lamp 307, the door lock device 309, and the power window device 310 are the same as the multi-display 103, alarm buzzer in the vehicle danger notification treatment apparatus according to the first embodiment shown in FIG. 104, the telephone device 105, the hazard lamp 107, the door lock device 109, and the power window device 110 are configured in the same manner, and detailed description thereof is omitted.

The dimming window device 314 is a laminated liquid crystal sheet laminated between two sheets of glass. The liquid crystal arrangement is controlled by turning on / off the voltage to control the front glass, window glass, rear glass. Etc., and the vehicle interior can be instantly hidden from the outside of the vehicle.

The outside speaker 315 plays a role of amplifying the voice of the occupant and the message from the control unit 300 and transmitting the voice outside the passenger compartment.

Next, the operation of the vehicular danger notification processing apparatus according to the third embodiment configured as described above will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

When the robber invades the vehicle, the control unit 300 analyzes the surrounding sound conditions such as the bandit's voice and footsteps picked up by the microphone 302, and harm applied to the vehicle based on the output from the impact sensor 301. The impact of the bandit is detected by analyzing the degree of impact or impact, or judging the emergency state of the occupant from the output of the emergency switch 316 (Yes in step S301). At this time, detection of the invasion of a bandit by image analysis such as an in-vehicle camera can be used in combination. Combined with the detection of bandits by image analysis, the approach of a family member, friend, acquaintance, etc. to the vehicle, the impact that was temporarily applied to the vehicle due to earthquakes, pranks, etc., the emergency switch 316 being misoperated, etc. It becomes possible to distinguish the attack of the bandits.

When detecting the intrusion of the bandit, the control unit 300 sounds the alarm buzzer 304 and at the same time notifies the passenger of the occurrence of the bandit and its countermeasure by means of notifying the passenger such as the multi-display 303 of the navigation device. (Step S302). For example, notify the passengers of a message such as "A bandit is attacking. Please calm down, lock the door, close the window and do not go out of the car. The police will be automatically notified." For this notification, not only visual notification by the multi-display 303 but also auditory notification through a speaker and tactile notification through a vibrator can be used together. Can be increased.

Next, the control unit 300 notifies the related organizations such as the management center, the police station, the fire station, the emergency facility, and the like of the occurrence of the bandit by the reporting means such as the in-vehicle telephone device 305 (step S303). At this time, the position data of the vehicle may be acquired from a vehicle-mounted navigation device, GPS, or the like, and reported to the related organizations together with the vehicle number and the like. In addition, an image or a moving image from an in-vehicle camera or the like may be attached to an e-mail or the like and sent to notify a more specific situation.

Subsequently, the control unit 300 causes the hazard lamp 307, which is a notification means to the surroundings, to blink in order to notify the surrounding vehicles and people of the occurrence of the attack of the bandits (step S304). For this notification, not only a visual notification by the hazard lamp 307 but also an audible notification through the horn or the outside speaker device 315 can be used together, and the reliability of the notification can be further improved by using the notification together. . Also, through road-to-vehicle communication such as the management center, VICS, ETC, etc., vehicles are attacked by the bandits in the surrounding facilities such as traffic signal signs, street lights, bulletin displays, advertisement displays, etc. that are located near the vehicles attacked by the bandits. You may make it display that it is in a state. In particular, if images and videos from in-vehicle cameras, etc. are displayed on bulletin displays, advertising displays, etc., there is a possibility that the bandits will dismiss because of fear that they are attacking the vehicle or that the bandits themselves will be identified. high.

Furthermore, the control unit 300 notifies the police that the police have been notified to the police station through the outside speaker device 315 (step S305). As a result, the fact that the police station has been notified is transmitted outside the vehicle, so that the bandits may be dismissed in fear of police dispatch. At this time, if the voice of the speaker of the police station that is making a call by the reporting means such as the telephone device 305 is directly flowed through the speaker device 315 outside the vehicle, the possibility that the bandits will dissipate further increases.

On the other hand, simultaneously with steps S302 to S305, the controller 300 locks the door with the door lock device 309 and closes the window with the power window device 310 (step S306). Thus, the occupant can save time and trouble of locking the door by himself and closing the window, and can quickly close and protect the vehicle in the vehicle.

Further, the control unit 300 lowers the light transmittance of the windshield, window glass, rear glass, etc. by the dimming window device 314 so that the vehicle interior cannot be seen from the outside of the vehicle (step S307). As a result, the bandit can no longer see the inside of the vehicle, so there is a possibility that the bandit will dissipate without making an attack in consideration of the risk of attacking the vehicle.

According to the third embodiment, in the event of a bandit attack, the occupant is informed of a coping method that locks the door, closes the window and does not go out of the car, and reports to related agencies such as police stations. The response action is automatically implemented, so the crew can quickly close inside the vehicle and protect themselves, avoiding the danger of inadvertently getting out of the vehicle and being directly attacked by the bandits. it can.

FIG. 8 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of the vehicle danger notification processing apparatus according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention. The vehicle danger notification treatment apparatus according to the fourth embodiment includes a control unit 400, a puncture detection unit including a tire pressure sensor 401 and a vibration sensor 402, a passenger notification unit including a multi-display 403 and an alarm buzzer 404, The notification unit includes a telephone device 405, a notification unit including a hazard lamp 407, and a treatment unit including a power steering device 408.

The control unit 400 is a microcomputer such as an ECU, and is a part that controls the vehicle danger notification processing apparatus according to the fourth embodiment shown in FIG.

The tire pressure sensor 401 collects data such as tire pressure, temperature, and motion, and transfers the data to the control unit 400 via a wireless link. Further, the tire pressure sensor 401 applies an ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) mechanism to send the number of rotations of the “running” tire from the wheel speed sensor mounted on each wheel to the ABS computer. A change in the resonance frequency of the tire included in the signal may be determined, and the change may be estimated as the torsion / spring constant of the tire to detect the air pressure.

The vibration sensor 402 includes various sensors such as a capacitance type displacement sensor, an eddy current type displacement sensor, and a piezoelectric type acceleration sensor.

The multi-display 403, the alarm buzzer 404, the telephone device 405, and the hazard lamp 407 are the same as the multi-display 103, the alarm buzzer 104, the telephone device 105, and the hazard lamp 107 in the vehicle danger notification processing apparatus according to the first embodiment shown in FIG. Since they are configured in the same manner, detailed description thereof will be omitted.

The power steering device 408 is a steering device provided with a booster to assist and reduce the steering force with respect to manual steering.

Next, the operation of the vehicular danger notification processing apparatus according to the fourth embodiment configured as described above will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

The control unit 400 detects the occurrence of tire puncture by means of puncture detection means such as the tire pressure sensor 401 and the vibration sensor 402 (Yes in step S401). For example, when the tire air pressure detected by the tire air pressure sensor 401 becomes 80% or less of the normal value, it is determined that the tire is punctured. Further, when the vibration detected by the vibration sensor 402 becomes larger than the normal value by 20% or more, it is determined that the tire is punctured. At this time, it is also detected which of the four tires has punctured. It is also possible to detect which tire is punctured by detecting by ABS that the running resistance of the punctured tire is increased. It is even better if the occupant himself / herself can see the tire puncture with a camera or the like attached to the side mirror.

When the occurrence of tire puncture is detected, the control unit 400 sounds the alarm buzzer 404 and, at the same time, notifies the occupant of the occurrence of tire puncture and how to deal with it by means of notifying the occupant such as the multi-display 403 of the navigation device. Notification is made (step S402). For example, a message such as “The tire has been punctured. Please calm down and bring the vehicle to the shoulder. For this notification, not only visual notification by the multi-display 403 but also auditory notification through a speaker and tactile notification through a vibrator can be used together, and the reliability of the notification is further improved by using the notification together. be able to.

Subsequently, the control unit 400 reports the occurrence of tire puncture to the management center, road service, card dealer, repair shop, etc. by a reporting means such as the in-vehicle telephone device 405 (step S403). At this time, vehicle position data may be acquired from an in-vehicle navigation device, GPS, or the like, and reported together with the vehicle number or the like. In addition, an image or a moving image from an in-vehicle camera or the like may be attached to an e-mail or the like and sent to notify a more specific situation.

Next, the control unit 400 blinks the hazard lamp 407, which is a notification means to the surroundings, in order to indicate that a tire puncture has occurred and to prevent secondary disasters such as rear-end collisions (step S404). In addition to the visual notification by the hazard lamp 407, this notification can be used in combination with an audible notification through a horn or a speaker. By using the notification together, the certainty of the notification can be further improved. In addition, the use of inter-vehicle communication may be used to actively warn other vehicles in the vicinity that there is a danger of a rear-end collision, thereby preventing the occurrence of a secondary disaster.

On the other hand, at the same time as steps S402 to S404, the control unit 400 reduces the power steering assist amount in the direction opposite to the direction in which the vehicle flows by the power steering device 408 so that the steering wheel flow does not occur, so And the like (step S405). For example, if the tire on the right front wheel or rear wheel of the vehicle punctures, the running resistance of the right tire increases and the steering wheel tends to flow to the right side. Lightening in the direction opposite to the direction of flow and automatically implementing countermeasures such as making it easier to keep straight ahead. As a result, even after the tire is punctured, the occupant can bring the vehicle to the shoulder of the road relatively safely, and the danger can be avoided.

According to the fourth embodiment, when a tire puncture occurs, the occupant is notified of a countermeasure for bringing the vehicle to the road shoulder, and the assist amount of the power steering is reduced in the direction opposite to the direction in which the vehicle flows, thereby improving straightness. Since the countermeasures that make it easier to maintain are automatically implemented, the occupant can safely stop the vehicle on the shoulder of the road and wait for rescue for road services, etc. The danger of the next disaster can also be avoided.

FIG. 10 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the vehicle danger notification processing apparatus according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention. The vehicle danger notification treatment apparatus according to the fifth embodiment includes a control unit 500, biological detection means including an ultrasonic sensor 521, a sound sensor 522, a video camera 523, and a carbon dioxide sensor 524, and an oxygen sensor (indoor) 525. A life danger state detecting means comprising a temperature sensor (indoor) 526, an oxygen sensor (trunk) 527 and a temperature sensor (trunk) 528, a passenger notifying means comprising a multi-display 503 and an alarm buzzer 504, and a telephone device 505. The notification means, the notification means to the surroundings composed of the hazard lamps 507, and the treatment means composed of the power window device 510 and the trunk lid device 516 are configured.

The control unit 500 is a microcomputer such as an ECU, and is a part that controls the vehicular danger notification processing apparatus according to the fifth embodiment shown in FIG.

The ultrasonic sensor 521 is a switch that includes an ultrasonic transmission / reception element such as a piezoelectric element and detects an object by transmitting / receiving an ultrasonic wave, and is disposed in a vehicle interior and a trunk. For example, when an animal pet such as a dog or a living body (living body) such as an infant is confined in the passenger compartment or trunk, the ultrasonic sensor 521 detects that the living body is confined by irradiating ultrasonic waves. be able to.

The sound sensor 522 is composed of an electrodynamic type, an electrostatic type, a piezoelectric type, or the like, and is disposed in the passenger compartment and the trunk. The sound sensor 522 can detect that the living body is confined by collecting spoken words, screams, breathing sounds, and the like of living animals such as dogs and other animal pets and infants in the passenger compartment and trunk.

The video camera 523 is a camera capable of shooting a moving image, and is disposed in the vehicle interior and the trunk. Note that the video camera 523 may include a night vision device such as a night vision having an infrared irradiation function in order to enable night photography and dark place photography. The video camera 523 can detect that the living body is confined by capturing an image of an animal pet such as a dog or a living body such as an infant in a passenger compartment or a trunk.

The carbon dioxide sensor 524 is an infrared light sensor that applies that infrared light of a specific wavelength is absorbed by carbon dioxide gas molecules, and a change in electrical resistance value due to adsorption of molecules on the surface of heated tin dioxide. This is a semiconductor sensor that measures the temperature of the vehicle. The carbon dioxide sensor 524 can detect that the living body is confined by detecting a carbon dioxide gas concentration that increases due to respiration of a living body such as an animal pet such as a dog or an infant in a vehicle interior or trunk.

The oxygen sensor (indoor) 525 and the oxygen sensor (trunk) 527 are composed of a zirconia sensor that measures electromotive force due to the concentration of oxygen gas, a ceramic oxygen sensor that measures a limiting current due to diffusion of oxygen gas, and the like. It is arranged. The oxygen sensor (indoor) 525 and the oxygen sensor (trunk) 527 are confined by detecting the oxygen gas concentration that decreases due to breathing of animal pets such as dogs and infants in the passenger compartment and trunk. Can be detected.

The temperature sensor (indoor) 526 and the temperature sensor (trunk) 528 are contact-type sensors such as platinum resistance thermometers, thermistors, and thermocouples, and non-contact sensors such as radiation thermometers. It is arranged. The temperature sensor (indoor) 526 and the oxygen sensor (trunk) 528 detect that the living body is trapped by detecting the temperature increased by the living body of an animal pet such as a dog or an infant confined in the vehicle interior or trunk. Can be detected.

The multi-display 503, the alarm buzzer 504, the telephone device 505, the hazard lamp 507, and the power window device 510 are the multi-display 103, alarm buzzer 104, and telephone device 105 in the vehicle danger notification treatment apparatus according to the first embodiment shown in FIG. , The hazard lamp 107 and the power window device 110 are configured in the same manner, and detailed description thereof is omitted.

The trunk lid device 516 is a lid that locks up the trunk, and unlocking is performed by a key, an operation lever of a driver's seat, or an electromagnetic switch.

Next, the operation of the vehicular danger notification processing apparatus according to the fifth embodiment configured as described above will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

The control unit 500 detects the presence of a suspicious object in the vehicle interior or trunk based on the output from the ultrasonic sensor 521, or speaks or screams in the vehicle interior or trunk based on the sound analysis of the sound sensor 522. , Detecting that there is a breathing sound, detecting the presence of a moving body in the vehicle interior or trunk based on the image analysis of the video camera 523, or detecting the presence of a moving body in the vehicle interior based on the output from the carbon dioxide sensor 524 Alternatively, if it is detected that there is a living body that breathes in the trunk, it is determined that the living body is trapped in the passenger compartment or the trunk (Yes in step S501).

When living body confinement occurs, the control unit 500 determines that the temperature of the living body confined based on the outputs from the temperature sensor (indoor) 526 and the temperature sensor (trunk) 528 is difficult to maintain life (for example, 36 ° C. or higher). ) Is not increased, and if the temperature is increased, it is determined that a life threatening state of the living body has occurred. Further, whether or not the oxygen concentration (for example, 16% or less) has decreased so that the living body confined based on the outputs from the oxygen sensor (indoor) 525 and the oxygen sensor (trunk) 527 is difficult to maintain life. If it is detected and the oxygen concentration is decreased, it is determined that a life threatening state of the living body has occurred (step S502). Whether a life threatening state of the living body has occurred based on whether a predetermined time (for example, 45 minutes or more) has passed since all the doors closed, instead of detecting the life threatening state of the living body by the life threatening state detection means. You may decide whether.

When the life threatening state of the living body occurs (Yes in step S502), the control unit 500 sounds the alarm buzzer 504, and at the same time, the notification means to the passenger such as the multi display 503 of the navigation device A coping method is notified (step S503). For example, a message such as “The trapping of the living body has occurred. Open the door and window and rescue the living body outside the vehicle.” Is notified. For this notification, not only visual notification by the multi-display 203 but also auditory notification through a speaker and tactile notification through a vibrator can be used together, and the reliability of the notification is further enhanced by using the notification together. be able to.

Next, the control unit 500 informs that the user's mobile phone or the like is confined to the living body by telephone or e-mail, and is in a life-threatening state of the living body, by a reporting means such as the in-vehicle telephone device 505, If the life threatening state of the living body is not resolved even after a certain period of time (for example, 10 minutes or more) has passed after the report to the user's mobile phone etc., the vehicle is further transferred to the relevant agencies such as the police station, fire station, emergency facility, etc. The occurrence of the confinement of the living body is notified (step S504). When reporting, vehicle position data may be acquired from an in-vehicle navigation device, GPS, or the like, and reported together with the vehicle number or the like. Further, a video or an image from the video camera 523 may be attached to an e-mail or the like and sent to notify a more specific situation.

Subsequently, the control unit 500 causes the hazard lamp 507, which is a notification means to the surroundings, to blink (step S505). Note that this notification can be used in combination with not only visual notification by the hazard lamp 507 but also audible notification through a horn or a speaker, and by using it together, the certainty of notification can be further improved. In addition, using vehicle-to-vehicle communication, it may be possible to notify the surrounding vehicle or person that a biological trap has occurred and that the living organism is in a life-threatening state, and request rescue. Furthermore, through the road-to-vehicle communication such as the management center, VICS, ETC, etc., the surrounding facilities such as traffic signal signs, street lights, bulletin displays, advertisement displays, etc., which are present near the vehicle, are in danger of life. May be displayed. In particular, if an image or video from an in-vehicle camera or the like is displayed on a bulletin board display or an advertisement display, it is possible to instantly know what kind of living body is confined. Rescue can be done quickly without hesitation.

On the other hand, simultaneously with step S503 to step 505, the control unit 500 performs corresponding measures such as opening the window by the power window device 510 and opening the trunk lid by the trunk lid device 516 (step S506). In this way, since the vehicle automatically performs the necessary measures to escape the living body from the vehicle, the life threatening state of the living body is automatically resolved compared to the case where the corresponding treatment is not automatically performed. Or the living body can escape from the vehicle by itself, which increases the possibility that the living body will be rescued.

According to the fifth embodiment, there are living animals such as dogs and other animal pets and infants in a closed vehicle interior or trunk, and the interior is in an environmental condition that is dangerous for life support due to temperature rise or the like. Occasionally, the occurrence of biological confinement and how to deal with it are notified to the user, etc., and at the same time, the countermeasure for the biological confinement is automatically performed, so the user rushes to the vehicle or waits for the arrival of the related organization. Thus, the living body can be rescued from the passenger compartment or the trunk.

The block diagram explaining the concept of the danger notification treatment apparatus for vehicles of this invention. The block diagram which shows the structure of the danger notification treatment apparatus for vehicles which concerns on Example 1 of this invention. 5 is a flowchart showing the operation of the vehicle danger notification treatment apparatus according to the first embodiment. The block diagram which shows the structure of the danger notification treatment apparatus for vehicles which concerns on Example 2 of this invention. 9 is a flowchart showing the operation of the vehicle danger notification treatment apparatus according to the second embodiment. The block diagram which shows the structure of the danger notification treatment apparatus for vehicles which concerns on Example 3 of this invention. 9 is a flowchart showing the operation of the vehicle danger notification treatment apparatus according to the third embodiment. The block diagram which shows the structure of the danger notification treatment apparatus for vehicles which concerns on Example 4 of this invention. 10 is a flowchart showing the operation of the vehicle danger notification treatment apparatus according to the fourth embodiment. The block diagram which shows the structure of the danger notification treatment apparatus for vehicles which concerns on Example 5 of this invention. 10 is a flowchart showing the operation of the vehicle danger notification treatment apparatus according to the fifth embodiment.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Abnormal state detection means 2 Risk determination means 3 Notification means 4 Treatment means 100,200,300,400,500 Control part 101 Temperature sensor 102 Smoke sensor 103,203,303,403,503 Multi-display 104,204,304,404 504 Alarm buzzer 105, 205, 305, 405, 505 Telephone device 106 Inter-vehicle communication 107, 207, 307, 407, 507 Hazard lamp 108 Message board 109, 209, 309 Door lock device 110, 210, 310, 510 Power window Device 111 Fire extinguishing device 201 Submergence sensor 212 Seat belt device 213 Slide roof device 301 Impact sensor 302 Microphone 314 Dimming window device 315 Outside speaker device 316 Emergency switch 401 Tire pressure Sensor 402 Vibration sensor 408 Power steering device 516 Trunk lid device 521 Ultrasonic sensor 522 Sound sensor 523 Video camera 524 Carbon dioxide sensor 525 Oxygen sensor (indoor)
526 Temperature sensor (indoor)
527 Oxygen sensor (trunk)
528 Temperature sensor (trunk)

Claims (16)

An abnormal state detecting means for detecting the abnormal state by monitoring the vehicle and the periphery of the vehicle;
Danger determination means for determining whether the abnormal state detected by the abnormal state detection means is dangerous for the occupant;
A notification means for notifying the occupant of a coping method using vehicle equipment and / or surrounding facilities when the danger determination means determines that it is dangerous;
A vehicle danger notification treatment apparatus comprising: a treatment unit that implements a countermeasure using vehicle equipment when it is determined that the danger is determined by the danger determination unit. 2. The vehicle danger notification according to claim 1, wherein the notifying unit switches a coping method to be notified according to the content of the danger, and the treatment unit switches a corresponding measure to be performed according to the content of the danger. Treatment device. The content of the said countermeasure is the securing of a evacuation path, the guidance of the occupant to this evacuation path, and the discharge | release of the occupant from this evacuation path, so that a passenger | crew can get off safely. The vehicle danger notification treatment apparatus according to 2. Depending on the content of the danger, the notification means may use an in-vehicle telephone device to any one or more of a user, a management center, a police station, a fire department, an emergency facility, a road service, a card dealer, and a repair shop. The vehicle danger notification treatment device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the occurrence of danger is reported. 5. The vehicle danger notification treatment apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the notification means notifies the occurrence of danger also to the surroundings of the vehicle by blinking a hazard lamp. 6. The vehicular danger notification treatment apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the notification means displays the occurrence of danger on a display of a surrounding facility and notifies the surroundings of the vehicle. When it is determined by the danger determination means that the abnormal state is a vehicle fire, the notification means notifies the occupant of a coping method of stopping the vehicle immediately and getting off, and the treatment means unlocks the door. The vehicle danger notification treatment device according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein a corresponding measure of opening the window is performed. 8. The danger notification processing apparatus for a vehicle according to claim 7, wherein the notification means notifies the surrounding vehicles of the occurrence of a vehicle fire using inter-vehicle communication. The vehicular danger notification treatment device according to claim 7 or 8, wherein the treatment means performs a corresponding measure of activating a fire extinguishing device. When the danger determination means determines that the abnormal state is submergence of the vehicle, the notification means notifies the occupant of a countermeasure for opening the door and / or window and escaping from the vehicle, and the treatment means The vehicle danger notification treatment device according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein corresponding measures of releasing the seat belt, unlocking the door, and opening the window are implemented. The vehicle danger notification treatment apparatus according to claim 10, wherein the treatment means performs a corresponding measure of opening the slide roof. When it is determined by the danger determination means that the abnormal state is the intrusion of a bandit on the vehicle, the notification means notifies the occupant that the vehicle will not go out of the vehicle, and the treatment means includes a door The vehicle danger notification treatment device according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein a corresponding measure of locking the door and closing the window is performed. The vehicular danger notification processing apparatus according to claim 12, wherein the notification means transmits a notification to the police outside the vehicle. The vehicle danger notification treatment device according to claim 12 or 13, wherein the treatment means implements a corresponding measure of making the inside of the vehicle invisible using a dimming window device. When the danger determination means determines that the abnormal state is a tire puncture, the notification means notifies the occupant of a coping method of bringing the vehicle to the shoulder of the road, and the treatment means determines the power steering assist amount. The vehicular danger notification treatment device according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein a countermeasure is taken to ensure straightness by changing the vehicle. When the danger determining means determines that the abnormal state is confinement of the living body in the vehicle and is a dangerous state for life maintenance of the living body, the notifying means takes out the living body from the vehicle. The vehicle risk according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein a countermeasure is notified to the user, and the treatment means implements a corresponding measure of opening the window and opening the trunk lid. Notification action device.

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