JP2012096670A - Input device and input method - Google Patents

Abstract

A driver safely and comfortably operates an in-vehicle device while suppressing an increase in the number of switches to be operated by the driver.
A vehicle information detection unit detects whether the vehicle is stopped or traveling based on the speed of the vehicle, and an operation control unit 105 performs steering when the vehicle is stopped. When the input operation detected by the controllers A and B is determined to be an operation for the first process, and the vehicle is traveling, the input operation detected by the steering controllers A and B is changed to the first process. The process control unit 107 displays an operation screen corresponding to the first process when it is determined that the input operation is an operation for the first process. When the execution of the first process is controlled and the input operation is determined to be an operation for the second process, an operation screen corresponding to the second process is displayed and the execution of the second process is controlled. To do.
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Description

  The present invention relates to an input device and an input method.

  2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, functions that drivers and passengers should operate have increased due to the increasing digitization and informationization of automobiles and the increase in bringing electronic devices into cars. Accordingly, various types of switches are arranged at various positions around the instrument panel and center console of recent vehicles. For this reason, the driver and the passenger need to perform operations (operations with various operation systems) on the switches arranged at various positions according to the functions to be operated.

  Patent Document 1 discloses a technique in which a plurality of touch pads configured by touch sensors are installed on a steering wheel, and a plurality of operations are controlled based on a combination of gestures by a driver's finger on each touch pad. This makes it possible to input a lot of information while the driver is holding the steering wheel.

JP 2009-298285 A

  In the future, the tendency for various types of switches to be arranged in various positions in the vehicle will become more prominent, and the operation in the cockpit of the vehicle will be complicated and complicated. If the above-mentioned tendency becomes remarkable, when performing a plurality of operations using Patent Document 1, the combination of gestures on the touchpad increases and the operation becomes complicated, and the safety for the driver while driving the vehicle is improved. May have an impact. As described above, the driver's safety and convenience may be impaired due to the above tendency.

  An object of the present invention is to provide an input device and an input method that allow a driver to operate an in-vehicle device safely and comfortably while suppressing an increase in the number of switches to be operated by the driver.

  An input device according to an aspect of the present invention is installed in a steering of a vehicle and has a controller having a sensor capable of detecting an input operation by an object (driver) and the vehicle is stopped based on the speed of the vehicle. Detecting means for detecting whether the vehicle is traveling, and when the vehicle is stopped, the input operation detected by the controller is determined to be an operation for the first processing, and the vehicle is traveling In this case, a determination unit that determines that the input operation detected by the controller is an operation for a second process different from the first process, and the input operation is performed by the determination unit in the first process. When it is determined that the operation is an operation, the operation screen corresponding to the first process is displayed, and the execution of the first process is controlled according to the input operation. When the input operation is determined to be an operation for the second process, a process of displaying an operation screen corresponding to the second process and controlling the execution of the second process according to the input operation And a control means.

  An input method according to an aspect of the present invention detects whether the vehicle is stopped or traveling based on the speed of the vehicle, and when the vehicle is stopped, the steering of the vehicle The input operation detected by a controller having a sensor capable of detecting an input operation by an object (driver) is determined to be an operation for the first process, and when the vehicle is running, When the input operation detected by the controller is determined to be an operation for a second process different from the first process, and the input operation is determined to be an operation for the first process, the first operation When the operation screen corresponding to the process is displayed and the execution of the first process is controlled in accordance with the input operation, and the input operation is determined to be an operation for the second process, It displays an operation screen corresponding to the sense and to control the execution of the second process in accordance with the input operation.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, a driver can operate a vehicle equipment safely and comfortably, suppressing the increase in the number of switches which a driver should operate.

The figure which shows the structure of the vehicle equipment system which concerns on this invention The figure which shows the example of a display of LED in the support display which concerns on this invention The figure which shows the structure of the steering controller which concerns on this invention The figure which shows the example of storage of the display which concerns on this invention The block diagram which shows the structure of the input device which concerns on Embodiment 1 of this invention. The figure which shows the flow of a process in the input device which concerns on Embodiment 1 of this invention. The figure which shows an example of the direct operation process which concerns on Embodiment 1 of this invention The figure which shows an example of the direct operation process which concerns on Embodiment 1 of this invention The figure which shows an example of the pointing operation process which concerns on Embodiment 1 of this invention. The figure which shows an example of the pointing operation process which concerns on Embodiment 1 of this invention. The figure which shows the structure of the steering controller and passenger seat which concern on Embodiment 2 of this invention. The block diagram which shows the structure of the input device which concerns on Embodiment 2 of this invention.

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

  FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a configuration of an in-vehicle device system 10 mounted on a vehicle according to each embodiment of the present invention.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the in-vehicle device system 10 according to the present invention mainly includes a meter display 11, a support display 12, a steering controller 13, a super-directional speaker 14, and a passenger display 15. The

  Specifically, the meter display 11 collects and displays display information such as vehicle speed information and navigation information. For example, the cost can be suppressed by using a general-purpose panel such as an 8-inch liquid crystal display (LCD) as the meter display 11. Moreover, the meter display 11 can ensure the visibility with respect to a user (driver) by changing display content according to a condition, while a display area is restrict | limited. For example, the meter display 11 may sequentially digitally display the speed indicated by the needle of the analog meter. Or, depending on whether or not the actual speed exceeds the speed limit, the meter display 11 displays the display contents of the speed information (for example, the color of the scale of the analog meter, the color of the speed information (number) displayed digitally, the size of the scale) Etc.) may be changed. The meter display 11 may customize the screen design according to the user's preference (for example, skin selection). Thereby, for example, it is possible to perform display in consideration of elderly people, color-blind people, and the like. Moreover, you may prevent reflection of external light with respect to the meter display 11 with a low reflection film. Thereby, the bag for the meter display 11 becomes unnecessary, and the design of the vehicle can be improved.

  The support display 12 displays failure information, danger / warning information, guidance information, and the like in two-dimensional or three-dimensional graphics, thereby enabling intuitive presentation of highly important / urgent information to the driver. . For example, the support display 12 is an 8-inch liquid crystal display (LCD) and is arranged on-dash. The support display 12 may be realized by other display devices such as a laser scan type HUD (Head-Up Display) and an organic EL display.

  In addition, when updating the display content of the support display 12, an LED installed around the support display 12 (for example, the lower part) may be turned on to notify the update. FIG. 2 shows LED lighting examples (a) to (e). In FIG. 2, three LEDs are installed below the support display 12, and each LED can emit light of a plurality of colors such as red, yellow, and green. In the lighting example (a), when guiding the user to the left turn (“TURN LEFT”) at the intersection, three LEDs are blinked so that light flows from the right side to the left side (that is, the traveling direction). In the lighting example (b), when warning that there is a risk of straddling the right lane of the vehicle based on the result of lane detection performed in advance, from the left side to the right side (that is, the direction in which the danger is approaching) Three LEDs are blinked so that light can flow. In the lighting example (c), when warning that the speed limit is exceeded, the central LED (or all LEDs (not shown)) blinks in red. In the lighting example (d), when warning that there is an approaching vehicle from behind, the central LED (or all LEDs (not shown)) blinks in red. In the lighting example (e), when warning of a decrease in tire air pressure (“Air Check”), the central LED (or all LEDs (not shown)) blinks in yellow. Thereby, it becomes possible to prompt the driver to be aware. That is, the driver can instantly determine the content of the warning by peripheral vision without gazing at the support display 12.

  In the steering controller 13, switches for operation input by the driver are integrated. For this reason, the driver can perform operation input without releasing his hand from the steering wheel, and safe and comfortable operation input is possible. For example, the switch provided in the steering controller 13 includes a capacitive three-dimensional switch (3D SW). In the 3D SW, for example, an operation (for example, a touch pad operation) is performed in which the X and Y coordinates are output in response to contact and the process is determined by pressing. Thereby, it becomes possible for the user to perform an operation input with a light operation, and for example, a blind operation can be realized and operability can be improved. For example, by installing 3D SWs on the left and right of the steering controller 13, the user can easily and quickly perform complicated operations using both hands (the thumbs of both hands). Further, the switches provided in the steering controller 13 include shortcut switches. For example, functions with high operation frequency such as an air conditioner operation and an audio operation are assigned to the shortcut switch, and a complicated operation becomes unnecessary. Further, the operation content in the steering controller 13 may be sequentially displayed on the meter display 11 (or the support display 12). For example, a cursor indicating the position on the screen of the meter display 11 corresponding to the coordinate input operation detected by the 3D SW installed in the steering controller 13 by contact with an object (for example, a thumb) may be represented by a thumb image. . Thereby, the user can intuitively operate the switch installed in the steering controller 13.

  For example, an example of the steering controller 13 is shown in FIG. The steering controller 13 shown in FIG. 3 includes a direct operation controller functioning as a shortcut switch and a direct / pointing operation composite controller functioning as a 3D SW, two for left hand and one for right hand. In FIG. 3, the direct operation controller for the left hand is a switch for operating the basic audio functions (play / stop, volume adjustment, etc.), and the direct operation controller for the right hand is an air conditioner basic function (mode setting, temperature adjustment, etc.). It is a switch for operating.

  Superdirective speaker 14 presents voice with directivity directed to the driver according to the display content of support display 12 (or meter display 11). Thereby, for example, even when the passenger is watching a television, a movie, or the like on the passenger display 15 described later, the display content of the support display 12 (for example, information on driving of the vehicle) can be notified only to the driver. , Passenger comfort can be ensured. Moreover, the super-directional speaker 14 may present a sound with a three-dimensional sound (3D sound) according to the danger warning and the guidance information. Accordingly, the driver can intuitively grasp the direction corresponding to the notified information (the direction that the driver should pay attention to).

  The passenger display 15 is, for example, a 12.3-inch liquid crystal display (LCD) and is disposed in front of the passenger seat, and achieves both a large screen and avoidance of interference with the airbag. The passenger display 15 provides all functions such as movie, audio, web browsing, etc., and ensures the comfort of the passenger. Furthermore, the passenger display 15 can also operate functions such as guidance operation and air conditioning operation (functions that can be operated by the meter display 11 or the support display 12). For example, the passenger operates on behalf of the driver who is operating. Thus, convenience can be improved.

  Moreover, the meter display 11, the support display 12, and the passenger display 15 may be stored in the console, for example. For example, the meter display 11, the support display 12, and the passenger display 15 may be automatically raised and lowered (automatic tilt) by turning on / off the ignition. Further, the meter display 11, the support display 12 and the passenger display 15 are powered on and automatically tilted up when the driver or passenger is seated (see, for example, FIG. 4A), and each display is stored inside the console when leaving the seat. (See, for example, FIG. 4B). Further, since the color filter and the like deteriorate when the liquid crystal display is affected by the ultraviolet rays caused by direct sunlight, when the displays are stored in the console, they may be covered with a cover that is surface-treated with an ultraviolet reflecting material. Thereby, when the user is not using the display at the time of parking or the like, the deterioration of the device due to the direct sunlight can be suppressed. In addition, when the user is not using the display, the display is turned off to suppress the use of unnecessary power and to realize energy saving.

  Thus, in the in-vehicle device system 10 shown in FIG. 1, the meter display 11, the support display 12, the steering controller 13, and the super-directional speaker 14 enable safe and comfortable operation input to the driver. In addition, the passenger display 15 can ensure comfort for the passenger.

(Embodiment 1)
FIG. 5 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of the input device 100 that controls an operation input by the steering controller 13 illustrated in FIG. 1.

  In the input device 100 illustrated in FIG. 5, the steering operation unit 101 includes steering controllers A and B that are installed on the steering and each include a sensor that can detect an input operation by an object (for example, a user's finger). The steering controllers A and B detect, for example, a pressing operation (pushing operation) by an object with respect to a sensor and a coordinate input operation (tracing operation) by contact between the object and the sensor. Further, for example, the steering controller A is a left hand direct / pointing operation composite controller shown in FIG. 3, and the steering controller B is a right hand direct / pointing operation composite controller shown in FIG. When the steering operation unit 101 detects an input operation (pressing operation or coordinate input operation) at the steering controller A or B, the steering operation unit 101 outputs an operation signal as a detection result to the operation signal analysis unit 104 of the operation system control unit 103.

  The vehicle information detection unit 102 detects the state of the vehicle based on the input vehicle speed (vehicle speed). For example, the vehicle information detection unit 102 detects whether the vehicle is stopped or traveling depending on whether the value of the vehicle speed is greater than zero. Then, the vehicle information detection unit 102 outputs the detected state to the operation control unit 105 of the operation system control unit 103 as vehicle information.

  The operation system control unit 103 mainly includes an operation signal analysis unit 104 and an operation control unit 105.

  The operation signal analysis unit 104 performs signal analysis on the operation signal of the steering controller A or B input from the steering operation unit 101, and specifies what operation is performed on the steering controller. For example, the operation signal analysis unit 104 analyzes whether or not the input operation detected by each steering controller is a pressing operation (pressing operation). In the case of the pressing operation, for example, the pressing operation is detected as an analysis result. A signal (push-in input signal) indicating that it has been output is output to the processing control unit 107. In addition, the operation signal analysis unit 104 analyzes whether or not the input operation detected by each steering controller is a coordinate input operation (tracing operation). A signal (tracing input signal) indicating the change in the coordinate position is output to the processing control unit 107.

  The operation control unit 105 determines which process the input operation detected by the steering controller is based on the vehicle information. For example, the operation control unit 105 determines that the input operation detected by each steering controller is an operation for the pointing operation process when the vehicle is stopped, and each steering when the vehicle is traveling. It is determined that the input operation detected by the controller is an operation for the direct operation process. Then, the operation control unit 105 instructs the processing control unit 107 to switch between a pointing operation and a direct operation.

  Here, the pointing operation process is a process executed by a combination of a coordinate input operation (tracing operation) and a pressing operation (push-in operation) in the steering controller A or B. For example, as a pointing operation process, a plurality of functions can be selected according to a coordinate input operation (for example, a slide operation by continuous coordinate input) in the steering controller A or B, and according to a pressing operation in the steering controller A or B. And a process of executing a specific function selected by a coordinate input operation.

  The direct operation process is a process that is executed in a one-to-one correspondence between a pressing operation (pressing operation) in the steering controller and a specific function. For example, as a direct operation process, a process in which a pressing operation with the steering controllers A and B and a specific function are associated with each other on a one-to-one basis can be cited. Here, when a plurality of steering controllers are installed in the steering (in this case, two), different functions may be associated one-on-one with respect to the pressing operation by each steering controller. As an example, in the process of inquiring the user whether or not a certain function can be executed (Yes or No), the pressing operation in the steering controller A is associated with “execute (Yes)”, and the pressing operation in the steering controller B Correspond with “No” (No).

  The display unit 106 is, for example, the meter display 11 (or the support display 12 or the passenger display 15) shown in FIG. The display unit 106 mainly includes a processing control unit 107 and a display unit 108.

  The processing control unit 107 controls the configuration of the screen displayed on the display unit 108 using the analysis result input from the operation signal analysis unit 104 in accordance with an instruction from the operation control unit 105. Specifically, when there is an instruction for pointing operation processing from the operation control unit 105 (when it is determined by the operation control unit 105 that the input operation is an operation for the pointing operation processing), the processing control unit 107 performs the pointing operation processing. Is displayed on the display unit 108, and the execution of the pointing operation process is controlled according to the analysis result (operation content on the steering controller) input from the operation signal analysis unit 104. . Further, the process control unit 107 corresponds to the direct operation process when there is an instruction for the direct operation process from the operation control unit 105 (when the input operation is determined to be an operation for the direct operation process in the operation control unit 105). An operation screen (a menu screen for direct operation) is displayed on the display unit 108, and execution of the direct operation process is controlled according to an analysis result (operation content on the steering controller) input from the operation signal analysis unit 104.

  The display unit 108 displays an operation screen according to instructions from the processing control unit 107.

  Next, the operation of the input device 100 according to the present embodiment will be described in detail.

  FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating a flow of processing in the input device 100.

  In FIG. 6, in step (hereinafter referred to as ST) 101, vehicle information detection section 102 detects a vehicle signal indicating the speed of the vehicle. In ST102, vehicle information detection section 102 determines whether or not the vehicle speed (vehicle speed) indicated in the vehicle signal detected in ST101 is greater than zero.

  When the vehicle speed is greater than 0 (ST102: YES), that is, when the vehicle information detection unit 102 detects that the vehicle is traveling, in ST103, the operation control unit 105 detects an input detected by each steering controller. The operation is determined to be an operation for the direct operation process. Therefore, the operation control unit 105 instructs the processing control unit 107 to display the direct operation menu, and the processing control unit 107 causes the display unit 108 to display the direct operation menu.

  In ST104, the operation signal analysis unit 104 analyzes the input operation from the steering controller A. As a result of the analysis by the operation signal analysis unit 104, when there is a pushing input signal (pressing operation) from the steering controller A (ST104: YES), in ST105, the processing control unit 107 configures a screen corresponding to the analysis result. . Further, the process control unit 107 causes the steering controller A to execute a function associated with the one-to-one correspondence.

  If there is no push input signal (pressing operation) from the steering controller A as a result of the analysis by the operation signal analyzing unit 104 (ST104: NO), the operation signal analyzing unit 104 performs an input operation from the steering controller B in ST106. Perform analysis. As a result of the analysis by the operation signal analysis unit 104, when there is a push input signal (press operation) from the steering controller B (ST106: YES), in ST107, the processing control unit 107 configures a screen corresponding to the analysis result. . Further, the process control unit 107 causes the steering controller B to execute a function associated with the one-to-one correspondence.

  Here, an example of the direct operation process in ST105 or ST107 is shown in FIGS.

  FIG. 7 shows mail transmission determination processing. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 7A, a controller (for example, steering controller A) installed at the lower left of the steering wheel is associated with a “YES” operation in the mail transmission menu on a one-to-one basis. Further, as shown in FIG. 7B, a controller (for example, steering controller B) installed at the lower right of the steering wheel is associated with a “NO” operation in the mail transmission menu on a one-to-one basis. That is, in FIG. 7, the input device 100 determines whether or not to send an email depending on which of the steering controller A and the steering controller B detects the pressing operation.

  Next, FIG. 8 shows a reroute (route change) determination process. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8A, a controller (for example, steering controller A) installed at the lower left of the steering wheel is associated with a “YES” operation in the reroute menu on a one-to-one basis. Further, as shown in FIG. 8B, a controller (for example, steering controller B) installed at the lower right of the steering wheel and a “NO” operation in the reroute menu are associated one-to-one. That is, in FIG. 8, the input device 100 determines whether or not to execute the reroute depending on which of the steering controller A and the steering controller B detects the pressing operation.

  That is, in FIGS. 7 and 8 (when two steering controllers are provided), the steering controllers A and B function as direct operation buttons that allow the user to make an alternative selection. As described above, when the vehicle is traveling (ST102: YES), the input device 100 targets only the pressing operation (push-in input) in the steering controller. That is, when the vehicle is traveling, the process control unit 107 uses only the pressing operation detected by each steering controller as an operation for the direct operation process.

  On the other hand, in FIG. 6, when the vehicle speed is 0 (ST102: NO), that is, when it is detected by the vehicle information detection unit 102 that the vehicle is stopped, in ST108, the operation control unit 105 displays each steering controller. It is determined that the input operation detected in step 1 is an operation for pointing operation processing. Therefore, the operation control unit 105 instructs the processing control unit 107 to display the pointing operation menu, and the processing control unit 107 causes the display unit 108 to display the pointing operation menu.

  In ST109, the operation signal analysis unit 104 analyzes an input operation from the steering controller A or B. As a result of the analysis by the operation signal analysis unit 104, when there is a tracing input signal (coordinate input operation) from the steering controller A or (ST109: YES), in ST110, the processing control unit 107 displays the analysis result (for example, on the screen). The screen corresponding to the cursor movement content). Thereby, for example, the cursor on the screen of the meter display 11 moves.

  On the other hand, if there is no tracing input signal from the steering controller A or B as a result of the analysis by the operation signal analysis unit 104 (ST109: NO), the process proceeds to ST111.

  In ST111, the operation signal analysis unit 104 analyzes an input operation from the steering controller A or B. If there is a push input signal (pressing operation) from the steering controller A or B as a result of the analysis by the operation signal analysis unit 104 (ST111: YES), in ST112, the processing control unit 107 displays a screen corresponding to the analysis result. Constitute. Further, the process control unit 107 executes the function currently selected by the cursor on the screen of the meter display 11, for example.

  On the other hand, if there is no push input signal from the steering controller A or B as a result of the analysis by the operation signal analysis unit 104 (ST111: NO), the process proceeds to ST113.

  Here, an example of the pointing operation process in ST110 and ST112 is shown in FIGS.

  FIG. 9 shows keyboard input processing. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 9A, both a controller (for example, steering controller A) installed at the lower left of the steering and a controller (for example, steering controller B) installed at the lower right of the steering, 9B and FIG. 9C, a specific character on the keyboard displayed on the meter display 11 by one of the steering controllers A and B (the alphabet “r” in FIGS. 9A to 9C) is selected. At this time, a cursor (for example, a thumb image) moves on the meter display 11 in response to a slide operation by each steering controller (ST110). Then, the input of the currently selected character (the character where the cursor (thumb image) is currently located. “R” in FIGS. 9A to 9C) is determined by a pressing operation on the steering controller.

  Next, FIG. 10 shows a selection process of a plurality of applications (for example, a navigation function, a telephone function, a WEB browsing function, a camera function, etc.). Specifically, as shown in FIG. 10A and FIG. 10B, sliding with a controller (for example, steering controller A) installed at the lower left of the steering or a controller (for example, steering controller B) installed at the lower right of the steering. A specific function (a navigation function in FIG. 10A and an address search in the navigation function in FIG. 10B) is selected from a plurality of functions displayed on the meter display 11 by operation. The execution of the currently selected function is confirmed by a pressing operation on the steering controller.

  That is, in FIGS. 9 and 10, the input device 100 moves the cursor on the screen by the coordinate input operation (slide operation) in the steering controller A or B, and executes the currently selected function by the press operation. Determine.

  That is, in FIGS. 9 and 10, the steering controllers A and B function as pointing operation buttons for selecting a specific function from a plurality of selection candidates and confirming execution. As described above, when the vehicle is stopped (ST102: NO), the input device 100 targets both the pressing operation (push-in input) and the coordinate input operation (tracing input) in the steering controller. That is, when the vehicle is stopped, the process control unit 107 uses the pressing operation and the coordinate input operation detected by each steering controller as operations for the pointing operation process.

  In FIG. 6, in ST113, the input device 100 determines whether or not the input operation at the steering controllers A and B is completed. If the input operation has not ended (ST113: NO), the process returns to ST102, and if the input operation has ended (ST113: YES), the process ends.

  The operation of the input device 100 according to the present embodiment has been described above.

  Thus, the input device 100 uses the steering controller as different input operation devices when the vehicle is traveling and when the vehicle is stopped. That is, the input device 100 switches the processing content between when the vehicle is running and when the vehicle is stopped, even if the input operation is the same on the steering controller. In other words, one steering controller functions as a plurality of types of input operation devices corresponding to a plurality of vehicle states (running or stopping here), respectively. Accordingly, it is possible to increase the functions that can be operated by the driver while suppressing an increase in the number of steering controllers (switches) installed in the steering.

  As a result, when the vehicle is traveling, the input device 100 only operates the pressing operation of the steering controller (because the direct operation process is executed), so that the driver who is driving has few operations (one step). Operation) and a function displayed on the screen by a blind operation can be executed. Thereby, safety during driving can be ensured.

  Further, when the vehicle is stopped, the input device 100 sets both the pressing operation of the steering controller and the coordinate input operation (slide operation by continuous coordinate input) as the operation target (the pointing operation process is executed). ) The driver can select a plurality of functions displayed on the screen. As a result, the driver can perform a complicated menu operation, and the operation comfort can be improved.

  Therefore, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to achieve both safety while driving and operation comfort while the vehicle is stopped, and the driver is safe and comfortable while suppressing an increase in the number of switches to be operated by the driver. In-vehicle equipment can be operated.

(Embodiment 2)
In the present embodiment, the same device as the steering controller 13 (FIG. 3) installed in the steering in the first embodiment is also installed in the passenger seat of the vehicle.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 11, the same device as the direct operation controller and the combined direct / pointing operation controller of the steering controller 13 installed in the steering is installed in the armrest of the passenger seat. That is, in FIG. 11, the steering controller A installed in the steering corresponds to the steering controller C installed in the passenger seat. In FIG. 11, a steering controller B installed in the steering corresponds to a steering controller D installed in the passenger seat. Further, two direct operation controllers installed on the steering wheel correspond to two direct operation controllers installed on the passenger seat.

  FIG. 12 is a block diagram showing a configuration of input device 200 according to the present embodiment. In FIG. 12, parts having the same configuration as in FIG.

  In the input device 200 shown in FIG. 12, the passenger seat operation unit 201 is installed in the passenger seat (for example, the armrest of the passenger seat) and has a steering controller C each having a sensor capable of detecting an input operation by an object (for example, a user's finger). And. Like the steering operation unit 101, the passenger seat operation unit 201 outputs an operation signal as a detection result to the operation signal analysis unit 104 when detecting an input operation (pressing operation or coordinate input operation) at the steering controller C or D. .

  Accordingly, the passenger seated in the passenger seat shown in FIG. 11 can perform the same operation as the steering operation by the driver in the first embodiment. That is, a common operation can be performed on the driver's seat side and the passenger seat side.

  Therefore, according to the present embodiment, the same effect as in the first embodiment can be obtained, and for example, the passenger can operate the in-vehicle device system 10 instead of the driver. Moreover, even if the occupant is switched between the driver seat and the passenger seat, each can be operated without a sense of incongruity.

  The embodiments of the present invention have been described above.

  Note that the steering controller installed in the steering is not limited to the capacitive type, but may be any one that can detect the coordinate input operation and the pressing operation by a contact type, a pressure sensitive type, an electromagnetic induction type, or the like.

  Further, in the above embodiment, as the direct operation to be assigned to the steering controller A and the steering controller B, an example in which only one function “YES” and “NO” is assigned has been shown. However, different functions may be assigned depending on the portion that touches the steering controller. For example, the surface of the steering controller (for example, the XY coordinate plane) may be divided into a plurality of parts, and different functions may be assigned to the respective parts. The user can execute different functions depending on a portion touching the steering controller by performing a coordinate input operation on the steering controller. Thereby, a plurality of functions are assigned to each of the steering controllers A and B, and the user can perform direct operations on the plurality of functions with one steering controller. As described above, the direct operation process is not limited to the process of executing a specific function associated with the pressing operation on a one-to-one basis, and the specific function associated with the coordinate input operation on a one-to-one basis is performed. It does not matter as processing.

  INDUSTRIAL APPLICABILITY The input device and the input method according to the present invention are useful as an in-vehicle device system that is mounted on a vehicle, ensures the safety of the driver, and improves the operability of the in-vehicle device. It can also be applied to applications such as improving driver driving skills.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 In-vehicle apparatus system 11 Meter display 12 Support display 13 Steering controller 14 Super directional speaker 15 Passenger display 100,200 Input device 101 Steering operation part 102 Vehicle information detection part 103 Operation system control part 104 Operation signal analysis part 105 Operation control part 106 Display Unit 107 Processing Control Unit 108 Display Unit 201 Passenger Seat Operation Unit

Claims (7)

A controller installed on the steering of the vehicle and having a sensor capable of detecting an input operation by an object;
Detecting means for detecting whether the vehicle is stopped or traveling based on the speed of the vehicle;
When the vehicle is stopped, it is determined that the input operation detected by the controller is an operation for the first process, and when the vehicle is running, the input operation detected by the controller. Determining means for determining that the operation is for a second process different from the first process;
When the determination unit determines that the input operation is an operation for the first process, an operation screen corresponding to the first process is displayed, and the first process is executed according to the input operation. And when the determination means determines that the input operation is an operation for the second process, an operation screen corresponding to the second process is displayed, and the second process is performed according to the input operation. Processing control means for controlling the execution of
An input device comprising: The controller detects a pressing operation by the object on the sensor and a coordinate input operation by a contact between the object and the sensor,
In the first process, a plurality of functions can be selected according to the coordinate input operation, and a specific function selected by the coordinate input operation among the plurality of functions is executed according to the pressing operation. Process
The second process is a process of executing a specific function associated with the pressing operation on a one-to-one basis.
The input device according to claim 1. A plurality of the controllers are installed in the steering,
In the second process, different functions are associated with the pressing operations by the plurality of controllers on a one-to-one basis,
The input device according to claim 2. The controller detects a pressing operation by the object on the sensor and a coordinate input operation by a contact between the object and the sensor,
In the first process, a plurality of functions can be selected according to the coordinate input operation, and a specific function selected by the coordinate input operation among the plurality of functions is executed according to the pressing operation. Process
The second process is a process of executing a specific function associated with the coordinate input operation on a one-to-one basis.
The input device according to claim 1. The controller is installed in the steering and a passenger seat of the vehicle.
The input device according to claim 1. The same controller as the controller installed in the steering is installed in the passenger seat,
The input device according to claim 5. Detecting whether the vehicle is stopped or traveling based on the speed of the vehicle;
When the vehicle is stopped, it is determined that the input operation detected by a controller installed on the steering of the vehicle and having a sensor capable of detecting an input operation by an object is an operation for the first process; When the vehicle is running, the input operation detected by the controller is determined to be an operation for a second process different from the first process,
When it is determined that the input operation is an operation for the first process, an operation screen corresponding to the first process is displayed, and the execution of the first process is controlled according to the input operation, When it is determined that the input operation is an operation for the second process, an operation screen corresponding to the second process is displayed, and the execution of the second process is controlled according to the input operation.
input method.