JP2008162364A - Vehicle approach notification device - Google Patents

Abstract

An unnecessary vehicle approach notification is reduced.
A control device 30 mounted on a vehicle 10 uses a CCD camera 14 and a CCD camera 24 to determine whether or not a tag 20 provided on the lower rear surface of a heel 18 of a footwear 16 of a pedestrian M can be recognized. Judgment is made. At this time, if it is determined that the tag 20 cannot be recognized, the rear surface of the heel 18 of the footwear 16 does not face the direction of the vehicle 10, so the pedestrian M is considered not facing backward with respect to the vehicle 10. As a result, it is determined that the pedestrian M is facing the direction in which the vehicle 10 is easily noticed, and the pedestrian M is not notified that the vehicle 10 is approaching. On the other hand, when it is determined that the tag 20 can be recognized, it is determined that the pedestrian M is facing a direction in which it is difficult to notice the vehicle 10, and the pedestrian M is notified that the vehicle 10 is approaching.
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Description

  The present invention relates to a vehicle approach notification device, and more particularly, to a vehicle approach notification device that is mounted on an electric automobile or the like so as to notice the approach of a vehicle to a notification target such as a pedestrian.

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a vehicle approach notification device is known that is mounted on an electric vehicle such as an electric vehicle or a hybrid vehicle so as to notice the approach of the vehicle to a notification target such as a pedestrian (see, for example, Patent Document 1). With this technology, the engine vehicle generates sounds similar to those generated when running at low, medium, and high speeds according to the vehicle speed of the electric vehicle, so that the notification target is made aware of the approach of the vehicle. ing.
JP 2004-136831 A

  However, in the technique of Patent Document 1, the engine automobile always generates a sound similar to that generated when the engine automobile travels at a low speed, a medium speed, and a high speed while the vehicle is traveling. For this reason, generation | occurrence | production of a sound becomes troublesome in the quiet place where there is no notification object or the notification object has noticed the vehicle.

  In view of the above facts, an object of the present invention is to provide a vehicle approach notification device capable of reducing unnecessary notification of vehicle approach.

  The vehicle approach notification device according to the first aspect of the present invention includes a notification target direction detection unit that detects a direction of a notification target, a notification unit that notifies the notification target of a vehicle approach, and the notification target direction detection unit. Based on the detection signal, it is determined whether or not the notification target is in a direction in which it is difficult to check the vehicle, and the notification means is activated when it is determined that the notification target is in a direction in which it is difficult to check the vehicle And a control unit that does not operate the notification unit when it is determined that the notification target is not oriented in a direction in which it is difficult to confirm the vehicle.

  When the vehicle approaches the notification target, the notification target direction detection means detects the direction of the notification target. Further, the control means determines whether or not the notification target is in a direction in which it is difficult to check the vehicle based on the detection signal of the notification target direction detection means, and the notification target is in a direction in which it is difficult to check the vehicle. When the determination is made, the notification means is activated to notify the notification target of the approach of the vehicle, and when the notification target is determined not to be in a direction in which it is difficult to confirm the vehicle, the notification means is not operated. As a result, unnecessary notification of approaching vehicles is reduced.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the vehicle approach notification device according to the first aspect of the invention, the control means detects the detected member provided on the notification target attachment by the notification target direction detection means. It is determined whether or not the notification target is facing in a direction in which it is difficult to confirm the vehicle.

  The control means determines whether or not the notification target is in a direction in which it is difficult to check the vehicle by detecting the detected member provided on the notification target attachment by the notification target direction detection means. That is, by providing the member to be detected on the attachment object to be notified, the direction of the notification object can be easily detected by the notification object direction detecting means. For this reason, the notification accuracy of the approach of the vehicle is improved by the notification target direction detection means having a simple configuration.

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the vehicle approach notification device according to the first aspect, the control means detects the detected member provided on the heel of the footwear to be notified by the control object direction detecting means. And determining whether or not the notification object is in a direction in which it is difficult to confirm the vehicle.

  The control means determines whether or not the notification object is in a direction in which it is difficult to confirm the vehicle by detecting the detected member provided on the heel of the footwear to be notified by the notification object direction detection means. That is, by providing the detected member on the heel of the footwear to be notified, the direction of the notification target can be easily detected by the notification target direction detecting means. For this reason, the notification accuracy of the approach of the vehicle is improved by the notification target direction detection means having a simple configuration.

  According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the vehicle approach notification device according to the first aspect, the control means is one of the left and right detected members provided on the heel of the footwear to be notified as the notification target direction detection means. It is determined that the notification target is in a direction in which the vehicle can be easily confirmed compared to the case where both are detected, and the notification of the approach of the vehicle to the notification target by the notification means is reduced. Features.

  The control means is such that when the detection target direction detection means detects one of the left and right detected members provided on the foot of the footwear to be notified, it is easier for the notification target to check the vehicle than when both are detected. The notification of the approach of the vehicle to the notification target by the notification means is reduced. For this reason, notification of unnecessary vehicle approach is further reduced.

  A fifth aspect of the present invention is the vehicle approach notification device according to any one of the first to fourth aspects, further comprising face recognition means for recognizing the face to be notified, wherein the control means is directed to the notification object. Based on the detection signal of the detection means and the detection signal of the face recognition means, it is determined whether or not the notification object is in a direction in which it is difficult to confirm the vehicle.

  Based on the detection signal from the notification target direction detection means and the detection signal from the face recognition means, the control means determines whether or not the notification target is facing a direction in which it is difficult to check the vehicle. For this reason, the determination accuracy of whether or not the notification target is in a direction in which it is difficult to confirm the vehicle is improved.

  According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, in the vehicle approach notification device according to any one of the first to fifth aspects, the notification target direction detection means detects notification target information displayed on the detected member. The control means changes the notification direction to the notification object by the notification means based on the detected notification object information.

  The notification target direction detection means detects the notification target information displayed on the detected member, and the control means changes the notification method to the notification target by the notification means based on the detected notification target information. For this reason, the approach of the vehicle can be notified by a notification method suitable for the notification target. As a result, the notification target is likely to notice the approach of the vehicle.

  The present invention according to claim 1 can reduce unnecessary notification of approaching vehicles.

  The present invention according to claim 2 can improve the notification accuracy of approaching the vehicle with a simple configuration.

  According to the third aspect of the present invention, the notification accuracy of approaching the vehicle can be improved with a simple configuration.

  The present invention according to claim 4 can further reduce unnecessary notification of approach of the vehicle.

  The present invention according to claim 5 can improve the determination accuracy of whether or not the notification target is in a direction in which it is difficult to confirm the vehicle.

  According to the sixth aspect of the present invention, it is possible to easily notice the notification object of the approach of the vehicle.

  1st Embodiment of the vehicle approach notification apparatus in this invention is described according to FIGS.

  In the figure, the arrow UP indicates the upward direction of the vehicle, and the arrow FR in the figure indicates the forward direction of the vehicle.

  FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a vehicle (hybrid car) 10 to which a vehicle approach notification device according to a first embodiment of the present invention is applied, as viewed obliquely from the front of the vehicle.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a CCD camera 14 is provided as a notification target direction detecting means at a central portion in the vehicle width direction of a radiator grille 12 whose longitudinal direction is arranged at the front end portion of the vehicle 10 along the vehicle width direction. ing. This CCD camera 14 recognizes the front direction of the vehicle 10 and can recognize the pedestrian M as a notification target in front of the vehicle.

  FIG. 2 shows a pedestrian's feet in a side view, and FIG. 3 shows a pedestrian's feet in a front view as seen from the rear. FIG. 4 is a plan view of the rear part of the pedestrian's feet as seen from above.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a tag 20 as a member to be detected is attached to the lower rear surface 18 </ b> A of one of the heels 18 of the left and right footwear 16 as a pedestrian M wearing object.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the tag 20 is fixed to the horizontal center of the rear surface 18 </ b> A of the lower portion of the collar 18 by bonding or the like. The tag 20 has a rectangular shape whose horizontal direction is the longitudinal direction, and is formed of, for example, an orange reflector that is easily detected by the CCD camera 14.

  Note that the shape of the tag 20 is not limited to a rectangular shape, and may be other shapes, and the color is not limited to orange, and may be other colors.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the rear surface 18A of the heel 18 of the footwear 16 is curved in an arc shape, and the tag 20 is attached along the curved surface of the rear surface 18A.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the inner mirror 22 of the vehicle 10 is provided with a CCD camera 24 as a notification target direction detecting means. The CCD camera 24 recognizes the front direction of the vehicle 10 and can recognize the pedestrian M in front of the vehicle.

  The CCD camera 14 and the CCD camera 24 are electrically connected to a control device 30 as control means mounted on the vehicle 10, and detection signals from the CCD camera 14 and the CCD camera 24 are input to the control device 30. It has become so. The control device 30 is electrically connected to a sound generation device 32 such as a speaker or a horn provided as a notification means provided in the vehicle 10 and a light emitting device 34 such as a headlamp as a notification means. The control device 30 is also electrically connected to the vehicle speed sensor 38, and the vehicle speed is input from the vehicle speed sensor 38 to the control device 30.

  Therefore, the control device 30 can control the sound producing device 32 and the light emitting device 34 based on the detection signals from the CCD camera 14 and the CCD camera 24 and the detection signal from the vehicle speed sensor 38.

  Next, the operation of the present embodiment will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the control device 30 determines whether or not the vehicle 10 is traveling based on a detection signal from the vehicle speed sensor 38 in step (hereinafter referred to as S) 100. Whether the vehicle 10 is moving forward is determined from the position of the shift lever or the like.

  If it is determined in S100 that the vehicle 10 is traveling (advancing), the control device 30 causes the pedestrian M in front of the vehicle to move to the vehicle 10 based on detection signals from the CCD camera 14 and the CCD camera 24 in S102. It is determined whether or not it is in a direction that is difficult to notice.

  That is, the control device 30 determines whether or not the detection signal from the CCD camera 14 and the CCD camera 24 includes the tag 20 provided on the lower rear surface 18A of the heel 18 of the footwear 16 of the pedestrian M.

  At this time, if it is determined that there is a tag 20 provided on the lower rear surface 18A of the heel 18 of the footwear 16 of the pedestrian M, since the footwear 16 is directed in the traveling direction of the vehicle 10, the pedestrian M also It is considered that the vehicle 10 faces in the traveling direction (facing backward with respect to the vehicle 10). As a result, it is determined that the pedestrian M is facing the direction in which the vehicle 10 is difficult to notice, and the vehicle 10 is in a position where the pedestrian M is difficult to see (behind the pedestrian M).

  In S102, when it is determined that the pedestrian M in front of the vehicle is in a direction in which it is difficult to notice the vehicle 10, the control device 30 notifies the pedestrian M that the vehicle 10 is approaching in S104.

  Specifically, the control device 30 outputs a control signal to the sounding device 32 or the light emitting device 34 to generate a notification sound from the sounding device 32 or generate a notification light from the light emitting device 34, so that a pedestrian Inform M that the vehicle 10 is approaching.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S102 that there is no tag 20 provided on the lower rear surface 18A of the heel 18 of the footwear 16 of the pedestrian M, since the footwear 16 is not directed in the traveling direction of the vehicle 10, the pedestrian M is considered to be directed in the lateral direction with respect to the direction of the vehicle 10 or the traveling direction of the vehicle 10. As a result, it is determined that the vehicle 10 is in a position (a front side or a side of the pedestrian M) that is easy for the pedestrian M to view, and is oriented in a direction in which the pedestrian M easily notices the vehicle 10.

  If it is determined in S102 that the pedestrian M ahead of the vehicle is facing the direction in which the vehicle 10 is easily noticed, the control device 30 does not perform the process of S104. That is, the pedestrian M is not notified that the vehicle 10 is approaching.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, unnecessary notification of approaching the vehicle to the pedestrian M can be reduced.

  In the present embodiment, the tag 20 is provided on the heel 18 of the footwear 16 of the pedestrian M so that the CCD camera 14 and the CCD camera 24 can easily detect the position of the heel 18 of the footwear 16 of the pedestrian M. For this reason, the accuracy of notification of approaching the vehicle can be improved by the CCD camera 14 and the CCD camera 24 having a simple configuration.

  Next, 2nd Embodiment of the vehicle approach notification apparatus in this invention is described according to FIGS.

  In addition, about the same member as 1st Embodiment, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected and the description is abbreviate | omitted.

  FIG. 6 shows a pedestrian's feet as seen from the front, and FIG. 7 shows a pedestrian's feet as a plan as seen from above.

  As shown in FIG. 6, in the present embodiment, two tags 20 as detection members are attached to the lower rear surface 18 </ b> A of the heel 18 of the footwear 16 of the pedestrian M. These tags 20 are fixed to the left and right end portions 18B of the rear surface 18A of the lower portion of the collar 18 by bonding or the like.

  As shown in FIG. 7, the lower rear surface 18A of the foot 18 of the footwear 16 is curved in an arc shape, and the two tags 20 are attached along the curved surface of the rear surface 18A.

  Accordingly, when the footwear 16 is oriented in the traveling direction of the vehicle 10, the two tags 20 are recognized by the CCD camera 14 or the CCD camera 24, and the footwear 16 is directed obliquely with respect to the traveling direction of the vehicle. In the case of being present, only one tag 20 is recognized by the CCD camera 14 or the CCD camera 24.

  Next, the operation of the present embodiment will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 8, S100 and S102 are the same as those in the first embodiment, and a description thereof will be omitted.

  If it is determined in S102 that there is a tag 20 provided on the lower rear surface 18A of the heel 18 of the footwear 16 of the pedestrian M, it is determined in S200 whether there are two tags 20 or not.

  In S <b> 200, when it is determined that there are two tags 20, the pedestrian M is considered to face backward with respect to the vehicle 10 because the footwear 16 faces the traveling direction of the vehicle 10. As a result, it is determined that the vehicle 10 is in a position that is difficult for the pedestrian M to see and the pedestrian M is facing a direction in which the vehicle 10 is difficult to notice.

  For this reason, the control apparatus 30 notifies that the vehicle 10 of the pedestrian M is approaching in S202.

  Specifically, the control device 30 outputs a control signal to the sounding device 32 or the light emitting device 34 to generate a notification sound from the sounding device 32 or generate a notification light from the light emitting device 34, so that a pedestrian Inform M that the vehicle 10 is approaching.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S200 that there are no two tags 20, that is, when it is determined that there is only one tag 20, the footwear 16 faces obliquely forward with respect to the traveling direction of the vehicle 10. Therefore, the pedestrian M is considered to be obliquely rearward with respect to the vehicle 10. As a result, the vehicle 10 is determined to be in a position where the pedestrian M is slightly difficult to see, and the pedestrian M is facing the direction in which the vehicle 10 is slightly difficult to notice.

  For this reason, the control apparatus 30 reduces the notification of the approach of the vehicle 10 compared with the process of S202 in S204.

  That is, a control signal for reducing the notification is output from the control device 30 to the sound generation device 32 or the light emitting device 34 to generate a sound smaller than the notification sound generated in S202 from the sound generation device 32 or from the light emission device 34 to S202. The pedestrian M is notified of the approach of the vehicle 10 by generating light that is weaker than the generated notification light.

  Therefore, in this embodiment, since the size of the notification sound and the intensity (brightness) of the notification light are changed depending on the direction of the pedestrian M, the vehicle is generated with excessively loud sound or too strong light for the pedestrian M. There is no notification of approach. As a result, unnecessary notification of vehicle approach can be further reduced.

  It should be noted that the number of tags 20 attached to the heel 18 of the footwear 16 is not limited to two, but is set to three or more, and depending on the number of tags 20 detected, whether the pedestrian M faces a direction that is more difficult to notice the vehicle 10. It may be determined whether or not.

  Moreover, the pedestrian M is hard to notice the vehicle 10 by the length of the tag 20 detected using the long tag 20 straddling the horizontal direction both ends 18B of the lower rear surface 18A of the saddle 18. You may determine whether it is facing the direction.

  Next, a third embodiment of the vehicle approach notification device according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.

  In addition, about the same member as 1st Embodiment, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected and the description is abbreviate | omitted.

  FIG. 9 shows a pedestrian's feet as viewed from the front.

  As shown in FIG. 9, in this embodiment, a tag 40 as a detected member is attached to the lower rear surface 18A of the heel 18 of the footwear 16 of the pedestrian M. The tag 40 is fixed to the center in the horizontal direction of the lower rear surface 18A of the collar 18 by bonding or the like. The tag 40 has a circular shape.

  The circular tag 40 indicates pedestrian information indicating that the pedestrian M wearing the footwear 16 to which the tag 40 is attached has an auditory injury, and the rectangular tag 20 shown in the first embodiment. Is distinguished from a pedestrian who wears the footwear 16 to which is attached.

  Next, the operation of the present embodiment will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 10, S100 and S102 are the same as those in the first embodiment, and a description thereof will be omitted.

  If it is determined in S102 that there is a tag 20 or a tag 40 provided on the lower rear surface 18A of the heel 18 of the footwear 16 of the pedestrian M, whether or not the recognized tag shape is circular in S300. Judgment is made.

  In S300, if it is determined that the tag shape is not circular, that is, the rectangular tag 20, the pedestrian M wearing the footwear 16 is considered to have no hearing damage. For this reason, it is determined that the pedestrian M who has no hearing damage is facing the direction in which the vehicle 10 is difficult to see.

  Therefore, the control device 30 notifies the pedestrian M that the vehicle 10 is approaching in S302.

  Specifically, the control device 30 outputs a control signal to the sound generation device 32 and generates a notification sound from the sound generation device 32 to notify the pedestrian M of the approach of the vehicle 10.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S300 that the tag is a circular tag 40, it is considered that the pedestrian M wearing the footwear 16 is injured in hearing. As a result, it is determined that the pedestrian M with hearing damage is facing a direction in which the vehicle 10 is difficult to notice.

  For this reason, in S304, the control device 30 outputs a control signal to the light emitting device 34 and generates notification light from the light emitting device 34, thereby notifying the pedestrian M of the approach of the vehicle 10.

  Therefore, in this embodiment, the approach of the vehicle 10 is notified to the pedestrian M with hearing damage by the notification light. For this reason, the approach of the vehicle 10 can be notified by the notification method suitable for the pedestrian M (the pedestrian M is easy to notice). As a result, it becomes easier for the pedestrian M to notice the approach of the vehicle.

  By changing the shape of the tags 20 and 40, pedestrian information other than hearing injury (notification target information), for example, other pedestrian information such as an elderly person or a child is shown, and based on these pedestrian information. You may change the size, height, etc. of the notification sound.

  Moreover, it is good also as a structure which replaces with the shape of the tags 20 and 40, shows pedestrian information with a barcode etc., and changes a notification method based on these pedestrian information.

  Next, a fourth embodiment of the vehicle approach notification device according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIG.

  In addition, about the same member as 1st Embodiment, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected and the description is abbreviate | omitted.

  In the present embodiment, a direction in which the pedestrian M hardly notices the vehicle 10 by combining the face of the pedestrian M recognized by at least one of the CCD camera 14 or the CCD camera 24 as the face recognition unit and the detection of the tag 20. It is possible to improve the detection accuracy of whether or not it is facing.

  Next, the operation of the present embodiment will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 11, S100 and S102 are the same as those in the first embodiment, and a description thereof will be omitted.

  In S102, when it is determined that there is the tag 20 provided on the lower rear surface 18A of the heel 18 of the footwear 16 of the pedestrian M, the detection signal of the pedestrian M is detected from the detection signal of the CCD camera 14 or the CCD camera 24 in S400. It is determined whether or not the face can be recognized.

  In S400, when it is determined that the face of the pedestrian M cannot be recognized, that is, since the pedestrian M wearing the footwear 16 is not facing the direction of the vehicle 10, the walking from the detection signal of the CCD camera 14 or the CCD camera 24 is performed. It is considered that the face of the person M cannot be recognized. As a result, it is determined that the pedestrian M is facing a direction in which the vehicle 10 is difficult to notice.

  Therefore, the control device 30 notifies the pedestrian M that the vehicle 10 is approaching in S402.

  Specifically, the control device 30 outputs a control signal to the sounding device 32 or the light emitting device 34 to generate a notification sound from the sounding device 32 or generate a notification light from the light emitting device 34, so that a pedestrian Inform M that the vehicle 10 is approaching.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S400 that the face of the pedestrian M can be recognized, that is, if it is considered that the pedestrian M is facing the direction of the vehicle 10, the direction in which the pedestrian M is likely to notice the vehicle 10 is determined. It is determined that it is suitable.

  For this reason, the control device 30 does not notify the pedestrian M that the vehicle 10 is approaching.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, by combining the face of the pedestrian M recognized by at least one of the CCD camera 14 or the CCD camera 24 and the detection of the tag 20, the pedestrian M faces in a direction in which it is difficult to confirm the vehicle 10. It is possible to improve the accuracy of determining whether or not the

  In the above, the present invention has been described in detail for specific embodiments. However, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various other embodiments are possible within the scope of the present invention. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art. For example, in the above embodiments, two CCD cameras are used. However, one CCD camera or three or more CCD cameras may be used. Further, the arrangement position of the CCD camera on the vehicle 10 may be another arrangement position different from the arrangement positions in the above embodiments.

  In each of the above embodiments, the CCD camera as the notification target direction detection unit is used. However, the notification target direction detection unit is not limited to the CCD camera, and other notification target direction detection unit such as a radar may be used. Good.

  Moreover, in each said embodiment, although the tags 20 and 40 as a to-be-detected member were attached to the footwear 16, it replaced with the footwear 16 and it detected to the clothes (upper part of the back) etc. as a wearing thing of the pedestrian M Tags 20 and 40 as members may be attached. The detected member is not limited to the tags 20 and 40, and may be other detected members such as printing. Furthermore, it is good also as a structure which directly detects the rear surface 18A etc. of the lower part of the heel 18 in the footwear 16 of the pedestrian M, without attaching the tags 20 and 40.

  Moreover, in each said embodiment, although the tag 20 or the tag 40 was attached to one heel 18 of the left and right footwear 16, the tag 20 or the tag 40 is attached to each heel 18 of the left and right footwear 16, and the detection accuracy. It is good also as a structure which improves.

  In each of the above embodiments, the notification target is the pedestrian M, but the notification target is not limited to the pedestrian M, and may be another notification target such as a person who is stationary or a person riding a bicycle.

It is the perspective view seen from the slanting front which shows the vehicle to which the vehicle approach notification apparatus which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention is applied. It is a side view which shows the step of a pedestrian in the vehicle approach notification apparatus which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is the front view seen from back which shows the step of a pedestrian in the vehicles approach notice device concerning a 1st embodiment of the present invention. It is the top view seen from the upper part which shows the foot rear part of the pedestrian in the vehicle approach notification apparatus which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows control of the vehicle approach notification apparatus which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is the front view seen from back which shows the step of a pedestrian in the vehicles approach notice device concerning a 2nd embodiment of the present invention. It shows with the top view seen from the upper direction which shows the foot rear part of the pedestrian in the vehicle approach notification apparatus which concerns on 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows control of the vehicle approach notification apparatus which concerns on 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is the front view seen from back which shows the step of a pedestrian in the vehicles approach notice device concerning a 3rd embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart which shows control of the vehicle approach notification apparatus which concerns on 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows control of the vehicle approach notification apparatus which concerns on 4th Embodiment of this invention.

Explanation of symbols

10 Vehicle 14 CCD camera (notification target direction detection means, face recognition means)
16 Footwear (wear)
18 Footwear 20 Tag (Detected member)
24 CCD camera (notification target direction detection means, face recognition means)
30 Control device (control means)
32 Sound generator (notification means)
34 Light emitting device (notification means)
38 Vehicle speed sensor 40 Tag (detected member)
M Pedestrian (subject to notification)

Claims (6)

Notification target direction detection means for detecting the direction of the notification target;
Notification means for notifying the notification object of the approach of the vehicle;
When it is determined based on the detection signal of the notification target direction detection means whether or not the notification target is facing a direction in which it is difficult to confirm the vehicle, and it is determined that the notification target is facing in a direction where it is difficult to confirm the vehicle And a control means for not operating the notification means when it is determined that the notification object is not oriented in a direction in which it is difficult to confirm the vehicle,
A vehicle approach notification device characterized by comprising:   The control means determines whether or not the notification object is directed in a direction in which it is difficult to confirm the vehicle by detecting the detected member provided on the notification object attachment by the notification object direction detection means. The vehicle approach notification device according to claim 1, wherein   The control means determines whether or not the notification object is directed in a direction in which it is difficult to check the vehicle by detecting a detected member provided on a foot of the footwear to be notified by the notification object direction detection module. The vehicle approach notification device according to claim 1.   When the detection target direction detection means detects one of the left and right detected members provided on the heel of the notification target footwear, the control means confirms the vehicle compared to the case where both are detected. The vehicle approach notification device according to claim 1, wherein the vehicle approach notification device is characterized in that the vehicle approaching direction is determined and the approach of the vehicle to the notification target by the notification unit is reduced.   Face recognition means for recognizing the face to be notified, the control means based on the detection signal of the notification object direction detection means and the detection signal of the face recognition means in a direction in which the notification object is difficult to confirm the vehicle The vehicle approach notification device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein it is determined whether or not the vehicle is facing.   The notification target direction detection means detects the notification target information displayed on the detected member, and the control means changes the notification method to the notification target by the notification means based on the detected notification target information. The vehicle approach notification device according to claim 1, wherein the vehicle approach notification device is a vehicle approach notification device.

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