JP2009214591A - Physical condition interlocking control system - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a physical condition interlocking control system capable of providing a cabin environment according to a physical condition of a user, while using a portable machine among a plurality of users. <P>SOLUTION: This physical condition interlocking control system includes the portable machine integrated with, for example, a wristwatch and installed on the user, and a vehicle side apparatus installed in a vehicle and communicable with the portable machine. The portable machine discriminates and authenticates the attached user, and stores physical condition information on its detected user as physical condition information associated to the user, and outputs the information to the vehicle side apparatus. The vehicle side apparatus stores user information including the physical condition information on the user acquired from the portable machine, and estimates the physical condition of the user based on its user information, and the operation content of an operation part for performing operation for assisting the use of the vehicle by the user or providing amenity for the user is changed according to the content of the estimated physical condition. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a physical condition interlocking control system that controls an in-vehicle device based on physical condition information of a user.

  2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, for the purpose of preventing snoozing driving, overwork driving, and the like, a method for measuring biometric information of a vehicle occupant and determining dozing driving or overworking based on the biometric information has become widespread. For example, a biological information measuring device has been devised that can reliably measure biological data of an authenticated biological body and perform appropriate measurement (see Patent Document 1).

  A portable device that detects biological information serving as an index of the physical condition of the driver possessed by the driver, and notifies the physical condition of the driver based on a signal transmitted from the portable device, and according to the physical condition of the driver A physical condition monitoring system has been devised that includes a vehicle-side monitoring device that permits or disallows operation of a controlled object (see Patent Document 2).

  In addition, it is possible for the user approaching a parked vehicle to guide the user for boarding, assisting boarding, or performing more detailed operations for serving the user when boarding or after boarding. In addition, an automobile user hospitality system has been devised that is filled with the heart of positively entertaining the vehicle side with the user as the master or guest (see Patent Document 3).

JP 2005-296463 A JP 2005-034520 A JP 2006-069296 A

  In the example of Patent Document 1, a method for storing biological information of a plurality of passengers is not disclosed. Moreover, the use of the measured biological information is not disclosed.

  In the example of Patent Document 2, there is a problem that starting of the engine is not permitted even when the body condition is normal and the amount of sweating is large, such as in summer. There is also a problem that a portable device cannot be shared by a plurality of users.

  In the example of patent document 3, it is not the structure which performs the operation | movement according to a user's physical condition.

  With the above problem as a background, an object of the present invention is to provide a physical condition interlocking control system that can use a portable device by a plurality of users and can provide an in-vehicle environment according to the physical condition of the users.

Means for Solving the Problems and Effects of the Invention

  A physical condition interlocking control system for solving the above-described problem is a physical condition interlocking control system including a portable device worn by a user and a vehicle-side device that is installed in a vehicle and can communicate with the portable device. User identification and authentication means for identifying and authenticating the user wearing the portable device, physical condition detecting means for detecting the physical condition of the identified and authenticated user, and storing the detected physical condition information of the user as physical condition information associated with the user A physical condition information storage unit; a physical condition information output unit that outputs physical condition information; and the vehicle-side device acquires physical condition information acquisition unit that acquires physical condition information of a user wearing the portable device at a predetermined timing; User information storage means for storing user information including the physical condition information of the user in association with the user, and a physical condition that estimates the physical condition of the user based on the user information An estimation unit, an operation unit for assisting the use of the vehicle by the user or performing an operation for providing comfort to the user, and the operation content of the operation unit according to the content of the estimated physical condition And an operation unit control means for changing.

  With the above configuration, the portable device can be used by a plurality of users, and an in-vehicle environment according to the physical condition of the users can be provided.

  Further, the portable device in the physical condition interlocking control system of the present invention is a wireless portable key of a keyless entry system that switches and controls the state of the door lock mechanism of the vehicle between unlocking / locking, and the user performs an input operation. The physical condition information output means is configured to output physical condition information based on the input operation.

  With the above configuration, by including identification and authentication means and physical condition detection means in a wireless portable key, also referred to as a wireless key, a single portable device (wireless portable key) can be obtained, reducing costs and improving user convenience. it can. Further, since the wireless portable key must be carried when getting on the vehicle, it is possible to always provide an in-vehicle environment according to the physical condition of the user.

  Further, the portable device in the physical condition interlocking control system of the present invention authenticates with the vehicle, and based on the authentication result, switches the state of the vehicle door lock mechanism between unlocking / locking and controlling the smart keyless. The wireless portable key of the entry system, wherein the physical condition information output means is configured to output physical condition information based on the authentication result.

  Even with the above configuration, by including identification and authentication means and physical condition detection means in a wireless portable key, also referred to as a smart key, a single portable device (wireless portable key) can be obtained, reducing costs and user convenience. It can be improved. Further, since the wireless portable key must be carried when getting on the vehicle, it is possible to always provide an in-vehicle environment according to the physical condition of the user.

  Further, the portable device in the physical condition interlocking control system of the present invention includes an operation detection unit that detects an operation of the operation unit by the user, and the physical condition information output unit outputs the physical condition information when the operation of the operation unit is detected. Configured.

  For example, if the user feels hot, the air conditioner is operated or the set temperature of the air conditioner is lowered, so that the physical condition of the user and the operation of the operation unit can be considered to have a correspondence relationship. With the above configuration, information useful for estimating the physical condition of the user can be acquired.

  Further, the user information storage means in the physical condition interlocking control system of the present invention stores the acquired physical condition while being updated as the reference physical condition information of the user, and the physical condition estimation means is configured to store the acquired physical condition information of the user and the user's physical condition information. Based on the reference physical condition information, the physical condition of the user is estimated.

  Although the physical condition used as a reference by the user varies, the above configuration allows the user to acquire the reference physical condition without requiring the user to register the reference physical condition information in advance. It is possible to estimate the physical condition and assist the use of the vehicle according to the user or provide comfort.

  The user information storage means in the physical condition interlocking control system of the present invention is configured to include physical condition state estimation reference information used as a reference for estimating the physical condition of the user.

  With the above configuration, it is possible to estimate the user's physical condition more accurately by combining with the physical condition information of the user.

  The physical condition estimation reference information in the physical condition linked control system of the present invention is configured to include either one or both of the user's temperature preference and music preference.

  In a vehicle, the user's preference is often manifested by a preference for temperature or music. With the above configuration, the physical condition of the user can be estimated more accurately.

  Further, the vehicle-side device in the physical condition interlocking control system of the present invention includes current position detecting means for detecting the current position of the vehicle, and the physical condition estimating means is based on the detected current position of the vehicle. Is configured to estimate

  The physical condition of the user differs depending on how the user spent at the current position where the vehicle was stopped, that is, the destination. For example, if you exercise in a sports club, your body temperature rises and you sweat more. In addition, after watching movies and concerts, there is often a certain excitement and excitement. With the above configuration, the physical condition of the user can be estimated more accurately based on the current position of the vehicle and the physical condition information from the portable device.

  Further, the user information storage means in the physical condition interlocking control system of the present invention, when detecting the operation of the operation unit, combines the operation with the current position of the vehicle or the operation detection date and time on the operation unit of the user. The preference information is stored in the user information, and the physical condition estimation means is configured to estimate the physical condition of the user based on the operation preference information.

  For example, when riding after exercising in a sports club, the temperature setting of the air conditioner is often lowered than usual in order to cool the body and suppress sweating. With the above configuration, the physical condition of the user can be estimated more accurately.

  Further, the vehicle-side device in the physical condition interlocking control system of the present invention includes a ride intention determination unit that determines whether or not the user intends to get on the vehicle, and the physical condition information acquisition unit has the intention of the user to get on the vehicle. When determined, the physical condition information of the user is acquired, and the physical condition estimation means is configured to estimate the physical condition of the user based on the acquired physical condition information of the user.

  With the above configuration, the estimation of the user's physical condition is completed before the user gets on, and the operation unit is controlled based on the estimation result, so that it is possible to save the user's trouble for outputting physical condition information. . In addition, if there is an operation unit that can be operated before the user gets on the vehicle, the environment inside the vehicle can be set according to the physical condition of the user before the user gets on the vehicle.

  Further, the physical condition interlocking control system of the present invention includes an approach determining unit that determines whether or not the user has approached the vehicle, and the boarding intention determining unit is configured to determine that the user has approached the vehicle when the user has determined that the user has approached the vehicle. Is configured to determine that there is an intention to get on the vehicle.

  Means for determining whether or not the user has approached the vehicle is known as, for example, an approach sensor or an intrusion detection sensor of a vehicle antitheft system. With the above configuration, the configuration of the present invention can be realized at low cost by using a sensor of an existing in-vehicle device.

  The portable device in the physical condition interlocking control system of the present invention is a wireless portable key of a keyless entry system, and the ride intention determination means transmits a request for unlocking the state of the door lock mechanism of the vehicle. The user is determined to be willing to get on the vehicle.

  With the above configuration, if the vehicle is equipped with a keyless entry system, it is possible to determine whether or not the user intends to get on the vehicle with little cost increase.

  Further, the portable device in the physical condition interlocking control system of the present invention is a wireless portable key of a smart keyless entry system, and the boarding intention determination means has an intention of getting on the vehicle when the authentication result is normal Is configured to determine.

  With the configuration described above, if the vehicle is equipped with a smart keyless entry system, it is possible to determine whether or not the user intends to get on the vehicle with little cost increase.

  The portable device in the physical condition interlocking control system of the present invention is configured to be included in a wristwatch.

  In recent years, a “key integrated watch” in which a smart key function, which is a wireless portable key of a smart keyless entry system, is built in a wristwatch has been released (see Non-Patent Documents 1 and 2). With the above configuration, the user does not need to have a plurality of portable devices and keys, and never forgets to wear them. Also, for example, if the portable device is a type that is worn near the wrist like a well-known small blood pressure monitor, there is a problem that it feels bothersome or looks bad. Only one thing is required to be attached to the camera, which can solve troublesomeness and appearance problems. In addition, since the wristwatch is rarely forgotten, the user can drive comfortably in the in-vehicle environment according to the physical condition.

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  Further, the operation unit in the physical condition interlocking control system of the present invention is an air conditioner mounted on the vehicle, and the operation unit control means operates the air conditioner in advance before the user starts approaching the vehicle, It is configured to adjust the interior temperature.

  With the above configuration, before the user gets into the vehicle, the operation of the air conditioner in the vehicle can be started, and when the user gets in, the temperature in the vehicle can be brought close to an appropriate temperature, which is comfortable. In this case, even if the user starts the operation of the air conditioner while approaching the vehicle, if the vehicle is parked relatively close to the user, the air conditioner sufficiently warms up (or cools down). In some cases, the user reaches the vehicle by the time, and the temperature inside the vehicle cannot be brought close enough to the appropriate temperature. Therefore, the operating unit control means adjusts the in-vehicle temperature by operating the air conditioner in advance before the user starts approaching the vehicle (or regardless of the approach of the user to the vehicle). If constituted, the above phenomenon can be effectively avoided.

  In addition, the operation unit in the physical condition interlocking control system of the present invention is an in-vehicle audio device mounted on the vehicle, and the operation unit control unit is configured so that a predetermined music is played when the user gets into the vehicle. The vehicle audio device is configured to operate.

  With the above configuration, when the user gets into the vehicle (that is, when the user approaches the vehicle at a predetermined distance or less), the operation unit control means is configured to play a predetermined music. It may be configured to operate an in-vehicle audio device. Thereby, since the vehicle-mounted audio device operates immediately before the user gets in, the useless operation of the vehicle-mounted audio device can be suppressed.

  Further, the physical condition interlocking control system of the present invention includes a headlamp, a fog lamp, a hazard lamp, a cornering lamp, a side lamp provided on the side of the vehicle, a tail lamp, a stop lamp, a backup lamp, A lighting device including at least one of room lights is configured to be used.

  With the above configuration, when the lighting device is used as the operation unit, it is advantageous from the viewpoint of illuminating the approach to the vehicle and guiding the user to the car safely. Also, by changing the brightness of the lighting device and lighting device used according to the user's physical condition, it is possible to bring the user's physical condition closer to the normal state and calm down and lead to a state suitable for driving Become.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the physical condition interlocking control system of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 shows the configuration of the physical condition interlocking control system. The physical condition linkage control system 1 includes a portable device 100 possessed by a vehicle user and a vehicle-side device 200 mounted on the vehicle.

  The portable device 100 includes a physical condition monitoring sensor 101, a personal authentication sensor 102, a communication device 104, an input operation unit 105, a memory 106, and a microcomputer 103 to which these are connected. The portable device 100 is incorporated in a wristwatch. Of course, it is good also as a structure which is not integrated in a wristwatch.

The physical condition monitoring sensor 101 includes one or more of the following, and acquires the physical condition information of the user. The physical condition monitoring sensor 101 corresponds to the physical condition detecting means of the present invention.
Blood pressure sensor: has the same configuration as a well-known electronic sphygmomanometer, and uses, for example, a pulse wave velocity method that uses a phenomenon in which the time at which the pulse wave travels through the blood vessel and reaches the fingertip varies depending on the blood pressure.
-Body temperature sensor: A body temperature value is detected by a temperature sensor.
-Skin resistance sensor: Measures the resistance of the body surface due to sweating. The sweating amount is calculated from the resistance value.
Pulse sensor: Measures the pulse using an electrode sensor that detects the change in potential that occurs during the heartbeat and captures the time of heart contraction.

The personal authentication sensor 102 includes one or more of the following biometric sensors, and authenticates and identifies the user. The personal authentication sensor 102 corresponds to the user identification and authentication means of the present invention.
Fingerprint sensor: Reads a user's fingerprint and compares it with a fingerprint pattern registered in the memory 106 in advance.
Vein camera: The user's vein pattern is photographed and collated with a vein pattern registered in the memory 106 in advance.
Retina camera: The user's retinal pattern is photographed and collated with a retinal pattern registered in the memory 106 in advance.
Iris camera: Takes an image of the user's iris (iris) and collates it with iris image data registered in the memory 106 in advance.

  The communication device 104 is for transmitting / receiving data to / from the vehicle-side device 200. The input operation unit 105 is for a user to perform an input operation, and a mechanical key or a touch panel is used.

  The microcomputer 103 includes a well-known CPU, ROM, RAM, and a signal input / output circuit (all not shown) connected to the microcomputer 103, and the CPU executes a program stored in the ROM. In this way, the function as a portable device is realized. Note that the microcomputer 103 corresponds to an operation detection unit of the present invention.

  The memory 106 is used for storing user authentication data, user physical condition information, and the like. For example, a nonvolatile storage medium such as a flash memory is used. A personal authentication ID is assigned to each user, and physical condition information and authentication data are stored in association with the personal authentication ID. The memory 106 corresponds to physical condition information storage means of the present invention.

  The vehicle-side device 200 includes a control ECU 201, a well-known navigation device (abbreviated as “navigator” in FIG. 1) 210 connected to the control ECU 201 via an in-vehicle network such as a LAN (Local Area Network), for example. An audio control unit 211 that controls the audio equipment, an air conditioning control unit 212 that controls the air conditioner, and an illumination control unit 213 are included.

  The control ECU 201 includes a personal verification control unit 202, a communication device 203, a memory 205, an approach sensor 206, and a microcomputer 204 to which these are connected.

  The personal verification control unit 202 compares the personal authentication ID of the user received from the portable device 100 via the communication device 203 with the user registered in the memory 205, and determines whether or not the user is an authorized user. Is. Alternatively, a device ID may be set in the portable device 100 and stored in the memory 106, and the same device ID may be set in the personal verification control unit 202 to check the device ID received from the portable device 100. Good.

  The communication device 203 is for transmitting and receiving data to and from the portable device 100. The communication device 203 corresponds to the physical condition information acquisition unit of the present invention.

  The microcomputer 204 includes a well-known CPU, ROM, RAM, and a signal input / output circuit (all not shown) connected to the microcomputer 103, and the CPU executes a program stored in the ROM. Thus, the function as the control ECU is realized. The microcomputer 204 corresponds to the physical condition estimation means, the operation unit control means, the current position detection means, the boarding intention determination means, and the approach determination means of the present invention.

  The memory 205 is for storing user authentication data, user physical condition information, and the like, and for example, a nonvolatile storage medium such as a flash memory is used. Similar to the memory 106 of the portable device 100, the memory 205 is assigned with a personal authentication ID for each user, and is associated with the personal authentication ID to obtain the music preference and reference information for estimating the physical condition and physical condition of the acquired user. Information about temperature preferences is stored as a personal customization memory. These pieces of information may be stored in association with the location (the current position of the vehicle) from which each piece of information has been acquired. The memory 205 corresponds to user information storage means of the present invention.

The proximity sensor 206 includes one or more of the following, and detects the presence of a user near the vehicle.
・ External vehicle camera: Takes a picture of a user approaching the vehicle.
Infrared sensor: Takes thermography based on infrared radiation from the face of the user approaching the vehicle.
Radar: Detects users approaching the vehicle using radio waves.
Ultrasonic sensor: Detects a user approaching the vehicle using ultrasonic waves.

  The lighting control unit 213 includes lighting including at least one of a headlamp, a fog lamp, a hazard lamp, a cornering lamp, a side lamp, a tail lamp, a stop lamp, a backup lamp, and an indoor lamp provided on the vehicle. Controls turning on / off of the device.

  The physical condition information storage process in the portable device 100 will be described with reference to FIG. This process is repeatedly executed in the microcomputer 103. First, when the user holds and touches the personal authentication sensor 102 (S11: Yes), the signal (detection data) from the personal authentication sensor 102 and the authentication data stored in the memory 106 are used. User authentication is performed (S12). If the detected data matches any of the authentication data and the authentication result is normal (S13: Yes), the user wearing the portable device is identified and set as the current user (S14). Thereafter, the physical condition information is sampled.

  Specifically, first, it is determined whether or not a sampling timing such as 100 ms has come. When it is determined that the sampling timing has arrived (S15: Yes), it is determined whether or not there is a signal from the personal authentication sensor 102, that is, whether or not the portable device 100 is worn by another user. When a signal from the personal authentication sensor 102 is detected (S16: Yes), the process returns to step S12 to execute user authentication.

  On the other hand, when the signal from the personal authentication sensor 102 is not detected (S16: No), the physical condition monitoring sensor 101 is sampled (S17), and the physical condition information associated with the current user in the memory 106 is obtained using the sampling result as physical condition information. It memorize | stores in a storage area (any of physical condition information 1-3 of FIG. 1) (S18). The storage capacity is, for example, 10 times of sampling and is overwritten in order from the oldest. Or you may make it memorize | store the average value for the latest 10 times.

  With reference to FIG. 3, the physical condition interlocking control process for controlling the operation unit such as the audio control unit 211 in accordance with the physical condition of the user in the control ECU 201 will be described. This process is repeatedly executed in the microcomputer 204. First, assuming that the portable device 100 is a wireless portable key (wireless key) of a keyless entry system, the communication device 203 receives radio waves from the portable device 100 and unlocks the door lock mechanism of the vehicle. Determine whether there is a lock request.

  When there is an unlock request from the portable device 100 (S31: Yes), the processing after step S35 is executed (details will be described later). On the other hand, when there is no unlock request from the portable device 100 (S31: No), it is assumed that the portable device 100 is a wireless portable key (smart key) of a smart keyless entry system. When attempting to open the door, authentication (so-called smart authentication) is performed between the portable device 100 and the personal verification control unit 202 (S32). When the authentication is normally performed (S33: Yes), the processing after step S35 is executed (details will be described later).

On the other hand, when the authentication is not normally performed (S33: No), it is determined whether or not the user is approaching the vehicle. The determination method uses one or more of the following.
When the radio wave reception sensitivity of the portable device 100 received by the communication device 203 exceeds a predetermined threshold, it is determined that the user is approaching the vehicle.
The distance between the user and the vehicle is calculated based on the image taken by the external camera included in the proximity sensor 206 or the thermography captured by the infrared sensor, and the user approaches the vehicle when the distance falls below a predetermined threshold. It is determined that
It is determined that the user is approaching the vehicle when the distance between the user detected by the radar or the ultrasonic sensor and the vehicle is below a predetermined threshold.

  When it is determined that the user is approaching the vehicle (S34: Yes), the processing after step S35 is executed. In step S <b> 35, physical condition information of the current user wearing the portable device 100 is acquired from the portable device 100. That is, a request signal is transmitted from the control ECU 201 to the portable device 100, and the portable device 100 transmits physical condition information of the current user to the control ECU 201. The control ECU 201 temporarily stores the received data in a RAM (not shown) of the microcomputer 204.

  Next, the received physical condition information of the current user is stored in the user information storage area corresponding to the current user in the memory 205 (S36). In addition to physical condition information, the user information storage area also stores information related to the user's temperature preference (hot, cold, etc.) and music preference (favorite genre).

  Finally, based on the user information, an operation unit control process for controlling the operation units such as the air conditioner and the audio control unit 211 is executed (S37, see FIG. 4).

  The operation unit control process corresponding to step S37 in FIG. 3 will be described with reference to FIG. First, current position information is acquired from the navigation 210 (S51). The control ECU 201 may receive a GPS signal from a GPS (Global Positioning System) satellite and detect the current position in the same manner as the navigation 210.

  Next, date information is acquired from the navigation 210 (S52). Since the above GPS signal includes date and time information, the date and time information can be acquired together with the current position information if the control ECU 201 is configured to receive the GPS signal. Further, date information may be created using an internal counter of the microcomputer 204, or an internal counter value called system time may be used instead of the date information.

  Next, referring to the user information of the current user in the memory 205 (S53), the user's physical condition is estimated (S54). Specifically, first, referring to the physical condition information of the current user, a user reference value (reference physical condition) calculated from a predetermined reference value or an average value of past physical condition information of the user and stored in the memory. Information), and the physical condition is estimated by whether or not the reference value is exceeded.

  Then, based on the estimated physical condition, current position, date and time, temperature preference, and music preference of the current user, each operation unit (audio control unit 211, air conditioning control unit 212, lighting control unit 213) is informed of the current user's physical condition. A control command for performing an operation to bring the state closer to the normal time is sent (S55).

  The user information storage process in the control ECU 201 will be described with reference to FIG. This process is repeatedly executed in the microcomputer 204. In addition, this processing is precondition that the user is on board. Whether or not the user is on board can be determined to be on board if an ignition switch (not shown) is in the ACC or ON position. Further, when the reception sensitivity of the portable device 100 detected by the control ECU 201 exceeds a predetermined value, it can be determined that the user is in the vehicle.

  First, the presence / absence of an operation of the operation unit (audio control unit 211, air conditioning control unit 212, illumination control unit 213) is detected. Each operation unit is configured to transmit information to the control ECU 201 when the user performs an operation such as a switch. When the operation of the operation unit is detected (S71: Yes), the process proceeds to step S73 (described later).

  When the operation of the operation unit is not detected (S71: No), it is determined whether or not the acquisition timing of the operation state information of the operation unit and the physical condition information of the user has arrived. The acquisition timing uses a predetermined cycle such as every 5 minutes. When the acquisition timing has arrived (S72: Yes), the processing after the next step S73 is executed.

  In step S73, information (operation preference information) regarding the operation state of the operation unit is acquired. For example, in the case of an air conditioner, the operation state information is information on the air volume, the wind direction, the set temperature, and the outlet, and in the case of an on-vehicle audio device, the information is information on the volume, the genre of music, and the broadcasting station being listened to. In the case of a lighting device, the information is related to the lighting state of a room lamp or the like, and the amount of light.

  Next, a request signal is sent to the portable device 100 to acquire the physical condition information of the user (S74). Subsequently, the current position information and date / time information (operation detection date / time) are acquired from the navigation 210 (S75, S76). Then, the acquired operation state information, physical condition information, current position information, and date / time information are stored in the memory 205 as user information (S77).

  Further, when the predetermined number of physical condition information acquisition of the user is reached from the physical condition information acquired at this time, representative values of physical condition information such as an average value, a maximum value, and a minimum value are calculated. The value may be stored in the memory 205 as a user reference value.

Hereinafter, specific examples of physical condition interlocking control will be shown.
(Specific example 1)
When a user wearing the portable device 100 gets on the vehicle after exercising at a sports club or the like, physical condition information such as sweating amount or body temperature is acquired before the user gets on the vehicle (when approaching the vehicle). From the current position information (sports club) acquired from the navigation 210, it is determined that the user has exercised, for example, the air conditioner set temperature is set lower than usual, the air volume is set to the maximum, the wind direction is changed For example, a control command corresponding to an operation that the user is supposed to perform after boarding is sent to the air conditioning control unit 212.

  When the user gets on and turns on the air conditioner, the air conditioner is activated based on the above control command. Therefore, the user only has to turn on the air conditioner switch and does not need to make detailed settings such as temperature. . Further, the air conditioner may be operated before the user gets into the vehicle.

  In addition, even if the current position where the user intends to get on the vehicle is a sports club, if the user does not exercise and the amount of sweating does not change the user reference value, the control command is sent to the air conditioning control unit so as to enter the normal cooling state. 212.

  Further, when the user changes the setting of the air conditioner after getting on the vehicle, the setting content and physical condition information are stored in the memory 205 in association with each other.

(Specific example 2)
When a user who is not a driver gets on the vehicle in a heat generation state (body temperature is equal to or higher than normal temperature), a control command is sent to the air conditioning control unit 212 so that the set temperature of the air conditioner is set higher than usual. When each user wears the portable device 100 in a situation where the driver takes a sick person who has generated heat to the hospital, the vehicle-side device 200 acquires physical condition information of two users. And a control command is sent so that each operation part (air-conditioning control part 212) may be operated according to the physical condition of the user whose physical condition is not normal or the difference with the user reference value is larger.

(Specific example 3)
The user's physical condition is determined from the pulse, body temperature, and the like. When the pulse is higher than the user reference value and the body temperature is higher than the user reference value, the user is determined to be excited and stored in the memory 205 To play music that the user may be able to relax based on their favorite music genre (music genre or music that has been played on a car audio device in the past), or to provide in-car lighting that matches the music. A control command is sent to operate the operation units (audio control unit 211, illumination control unit 213). In addition, the interior lighting of the vehicle may be changed based on the acquired date and time information.

(Specific example 4)
When it is estimated that the user's physical condition is not better than normal, the control ECU 201 searches the navigation 210 for a route from the current position to the home and sends a control command to guide the searched route.

  Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above, these are merely examples, and the present invention is not limited to these embodiments, and the knowledge of those skilled in the art can be used without departing from the spirit of the claims. Various modifications based on this are possible.

The figure which shows the structure of a physical condition interlocking control system. The flowchart explaining the physical condition information storage process in a portable machine. The flowchart explaining the physical condition interlocking control process in control ECU. The flowchart explaining the operation | movement part control process in control ECU. The flowchart explaining the user information storage process in control ECU.

Explanation of symbols

1 Physical condition interlocking control system 100 Portable machine (wireless portable key)
101 physical condition monitoring sensor (physical condition detection means)
102 Personal authentication sensor (user identification and authentication means)
103 Microcomputer (operation detection means)
104 communication device 105 input operation unit 106 memory (physical condition information storage means)
200 Vehicle-side equipment 201 Control ECU
202 Personal verification control unit 203 Communication device (physical condition information acquisition means)
204 Microcomputer (physical condition estimation means, operation part control means, current position detection means, boarding intention determination means, approach determination means)
205 memory (user information storage means)
206 proximity sensor 210 navigation (navigation device)
211 Audio control unit (operation unit)
212 Air-conditioning control unit (operation unit)
213 Lighting control unit (operation unit)

Claims (17)

A physical condition interlocking control system including a portable device worn by a user and a vehicle-side device installed in a vehicle and capable of communicating with the portable device,
The portable device is
User identification and authentication means for identifying and authenticating a user wearing the portable device;
Physical condition detecting means for detecting the physical condition of the identified and authenticated user;
Physical condition information storage means for storing the detected physical condition information of the user as physical condition information associated with the user;
Physical condition information output means for outputting the physical condition information;
With
The vehicle side device is:
Physical condition information acquisition means for acquiring physical condition information of the user wearing the portable device at a predetermined timing;
User information storage means for storing user information including the acquired physical condition information of the user in association with the user;
Physical condition estimation means for estimating the physical condition of the user based on the user information;
An operation unit for performing an operation for assisting the use of the vehicle by the user or for providing comfort to the user;
Action part control means for changing the action content of the action part according to the content of the estimated physical condition;
A physical condition interlocking control system comprising: The portable device is a wireless portable key of a keyless entry system that controls switching between unlocking / locking states of the door lock mechanism of the vehicle,
An input operation unit for the user to perform an input operation;
The physical condition link control system according to claim 1, wherein the physical condition information output unit outputs the physical condition information based on the input operation. The portable device is a wireless portable key of a smart keyless entry system that performs authentication with the vehicle and switches and controls the state of the door lock mechanism of the vehicle between unlocking and locking based on the authentication result. And
The physical condition link control system according to claim 1, wherein the physical condition information output unit outputs the physical condition information based on the authentication result. The portable device includes operation detection means for detecting an operation of the operation unit by the user,
The physical condition interlocking control system according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the physical condition information output means outputs the physical condition information when detecting an operation of the operation unit. The user information storage means stores the acquired physical condition while updating it as the reference physical condition information of the user,
The physical condition according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the physical condition estimation unit estimates the physical condition of the user based on the acquired physical condition information of the user and the reference physical condition information of the user. Interlocking control system.   The physical condition interlocking control system according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the user information storage means includes physical condition estimation reference information used as a reference for estimating the physical condition of the user.   The physical condition linked control system according to claim 6, wherein the physical condition estimation reference information includes one or both of a temperature preference and a music preference of the user. The vehicle-side device includes a current position detection unit that detects a current position of the vehicle,
The physical condition linked control system according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the physical condition estimation means estimates the physical condition of the user based on the detected current position of the vehicle. When the user information storage unit detects an operation of the operation unit, the operation is combined with a current position of the vehicle or an operation detection date and time as operation preference information about the operation unit of the user. Memorize it in the information,
The physical condition interlocking control system according to claim 8, wherein the physical condition estimating unit estimates the physical condition of the user based on the operation preference information. The vehicle-side device includes a ride intention determination unit that determines whether or not the user intends to get on the vehicle.
The physical condition information acquisition means acquires the physical condition information of the user when it is determined that the user has an intention to get on the vehicle,
The physical condition linked control system according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the physical condition estimation means estimates the physical condition of the user based on the acquired physical condition information of the user. Comprising an approach determining means for determining whether or not the user has approached the vehicle;
The physical condition interlocking control system according to claim 10, wherein the boarding intention determination unit determines that the user has an intention to board the vehicle when it is determined that the user has approached the vehicle. The portable device is a wireless portable key of the keyless entry system,
The said boarding intention determination means determines that the user has an intention to board the vehicle when the wireless portable key transmits a request to unlock the state of the door lock mechanism of the vehicle. The physical condition interlocking control system according to claim 11. The portable device is a wireless portable key of the smart keyless entry system,
The physical condition interlocking control system according to claim 10 or 11, wherein the boarding intention determination unit determines that the user has an intention to board the vehicle when the authentication result is normal.   The physical condition interlocking control system according to any one of claims 1 to 13, wherein the portable device is included in a wristwatch. The operating unit is an air conditioner mounted on the vehicle,
15. The vehicle operating temperature according to any one of claims 1 to 14, wherein the operation unit control means adjusts an in-vehicle temperature by operating the air conditioner in advance before the user starts approaching the vehicle. The physical condition interlocking control system according to the item. The operating unit is an in-vehicle audio device mounted on the vehicle,
The said operation | movement part control means operates the said vehicle-mounted audio equipment so that a predetermined music may be played when the said user gets in the said vehicle. Physical condition linked control system.   Illumination including at least one of a head lamp, a fog lamp, a hazard lamp, a cornering lamp, a side lamp provided on the side of the vehicle, a tail lamp, a stop lamp, a backup lamp, and an indoor lamp provided as the operation unit. The physical condition interlocking control system according to any one of claims 1 to 16, wherein the device is used.

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