JP2019189138A - Control device and pairing method - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a control device and a pairing method capable of contributing to improvement of convenience regarding pairing. A control device is a control device mounted on a first component of a human-powered vehicle, the communication unit communicating with a second component of the human-powered vehicle, and first information about the first component. Performing at least one of a first process for controlling the communication unit to transmit to two components and a second process for controlling the communication unit to receive second information about the second component. A control unit for pairing the first component and the second component with each other, the first component generating power in response to an operation member to which a user operation is input, and an input to the operation member. The control unit is operated by the electric power generated by the power generation unit. [Selection diagram] Figure 2

Description

  The present invention relates to a control device and a pairing method.

  A control device for pairing a plurality of components mounted on a manpowered vehicle is known. Patent Document 1 discloses an example of a conventional control device.

US Patent Application Publication No. 2014/0102237

Improvement of convenience for pairing is desired.
The objective of this invention is providing the control apparatus and the pairing method which can contribute to the improvement of the convenience regarding pairing.

A control device according to a first aspect of the present invention is a control device mounted on a first component of a human-powered vehicle, and includes a communication unit that communicates with a second component of the human-powered vehicle, and first information relating to the first component. At least one of a first process for controlling the communication unit to transmit the second component to the second component and a second process for controlling the communication unit to receive second information regarding the second component. A control unit configured to pair the first component and the second component by executing, the first component serving as an operation member to which a user operation is input, and an input to the operation member. And a controller that operates according to the electric power generated by the power generator.
Since the first component and the second component are paired with the electric power generated by the power generation unit, pairing can be performed even with an operating device without a power supply. For this reason, it can contribute to the improvement of the convenience regarding pairing.

In the control device according to the second aspect according to the first aspect, the operation device further includes a power storage unit that stores power generated by the power generation unit, and the control unit is operated by the power of the power storage unit.
For this reason, it can contribute to the improvement of the convenience regarding pairing.

In the control device according to the third aspect according to the first or second aspect, the control unit may at least one of the first process and the second process according to the number of operation inputs to the operation member in a predetermined time. Execute.
At least one of the first process and the second process can be stably executed by electric power generated in response to an operation input to the operation member for a predetermined time.

In the control device of the fourth aspect according to any one of the first to third aspects, the communication unit wirelessly communicates with the second component.
For this reason, it can contribute to the improvement of the convenience regarding pairing.

In the control device of the fifth aspect according to any one of the first to fourth aspects, the second component is an operated device that operates in response to an input to the operating device.
For this reason, an operating device and a to-be-operated device can be paired suitably.

A control device according to a sixth aspect of the present invention is a control device mounted on a first component of a human-powered vehicle, and is connected to a communication unit that wirelessly communicates with the second component of the human-powered vehicle and a cable for wired communication. A port configured to be configured, a first process for controlling the communication unit to transmit first information regarding the first component to the second component via the port, and via the port A control unit that pairs the first component and the second component by executing at least one of a second process for controlling the communication unit to receive second information related to the second component; .
Since pairing is performed using a cable for wired communication, the first component and the second component can be stably paired. Further, since pairing can be performed even in a place where wireless communication is difficult, it is possible to contribute to improvement of convenience related to pairing.

In the control device according to the seventh aspect according to the sixth aspect, the control unit operates by electric power supplied from the second component via the cable.
Since the first component and the second component are paired by the power supplied from the second component, pairing can be performed even if the power supply is not mounted on the first component. For this reason, it can contribute to the improvement of the convenience regarding pairing.

The control device according to the eighth aspect according to the sixth or seventh aspect further includes a detection unit that detects connection of the cable to the port, and the control unit operates according to a detection result of the detection unit.
When the cable is connected to the port, at least one of the first process and the second process is automatically executed, which can contribute to an improvement in convenience regarding pairing.

In the control device of the ninth aspect according to any one of the sixth to eighth aspects, the first component operates in response to an operation device to which a user operation is input and an input to the operation device. One of the operated devices, and the second component is the other of the operating device and the operated device.
For this reason, an operating device and a to-be-operated device can be paired suitably.

In the control device according to the tenth aspect according to the ninth aspect, the operation device includes an operation member to which a user operation is input, and a power generation unit that generates electric power in response to an input to the operation member.
For this reason, it can contribute to the improvement of the convenience regarding pairing.

In the control device on the eleventh side according to any one of the fifth, ninth, and tenth sides, the operated device includes a movable member and an actuator that operates the movable member.
For this reason, it can contribute to the improvement of the convenience regarding pairing.

In the control device according to the twelfth aspect according to any one of the fifth, ninth, and tenth aspects, the operated device includes a transmission, a braking device, a suspension, an adjustable seat post, a travel assist device, and an illumination device. , At least one of an imaging device and a notification device.
For this reason, it is possible to suitably pair the operating device and various operated devices mounted on the manpowered vehicle.

In the control device of the thirteenth aspect according to any one of the fifth and ninth to twelfth aspects, the second component includes the operated device and a wireless unit connected to the operated device. And the control unit executes the first process when the operated device and the wireless unit are in a disconnected state.
Since the operating device and the wireless unit are paired, the operating device and the operated device can be associated with each other.

The control device according to the fourteenth aspect according to any one of the first to thirteenth aspects further includes a storage unit that stores at least one of the first information and the received second information.
For this reason, it can contribute to the improvement of the convenience regarding pairing.

In the control device according to the fifteenth aspect according to the fourteenth aspect, the control unit rewrites information stored in the storage unit.
Since the pairing target can be easily changed, it is possible to contribute to the improvement of convenience related to pairing.

In the control device according to the sixteenth aspect according to any one of the first to fifteenth aspects, the first information includes identification information regarding the first component, and the second information includes identification information regarding the second component. Including.
For this reason, it can contribute to the improvement of the convenience regarding pairing.

A pairing method according to a seventeenth aspect of the present invention is a pairing method executed by a control device mounted on a first component of a human-powered vehicle, wherein the first component is an operation in which a user operation is input. An operation device including a member and a power generation unit that generates power in response to an input to the operation member, further comprising: a communication unit that communicates with a second component of the human-powered vehicle; and a control unit that controls the communication unit The control unit is operated by the power generated by the power generation unit, and the pairing method is configured such that the control unit transmits the first information about the first component to the second component. At least one of a first process for controlling the communication unit and a second process for controlling the communication unit so as to receive second information related to the second component By running one or comprises the step of pairing the first component and the second component.
Since the first component and the second component are paired with the electric power generated by the power generation unit, pairing can be performed even with an operating device without a power supply. For this reason, it can contribute to the improvement of the convenience regarding pairing.

In the pairing method according to the eighteenth aspect according to the seventeenth aspect, the communication unit wirelessly communicates with the second component.
For this reason, it can contribute to the improvement of the convenience regarding pairing.

  According to the control device and the pairing method of the present invention, it is possible to contribute to improvement of convenience related to pairing.

The side view of the manpower drive vehicle containing the control apparatus of 1st Embodiment. The block diagram of the pairing system of FIG. The flowchart which shows an example of the control which the control apparatus of FIG. 2 performs. The block diagram of the pairing system containing the control apparatus of 2nd Embodiment. The block diagram of the pairing system containing the control apparatus of 3rd Embodiment. The block diagram of the pairing system containing the control apparatus of 4th Embodiment.

<First Embodiment>
A human-powered vehicle A including a control device 10 will be described with reference to FIG.
Here, the human-powered vehicle means a vehicle that uses human power at least partially with respect to the driving force for traveling, and includes a vehicle that electrically assists human power. Vehicles that use only motive power other than human power are not included in human-powered vehicles. In particular, a vehicle using only an internal combustion engine as a driving force is not included in a manpower driven vehicle. Usually, a man-powered vehicle is assumed to be a small light vehicle and a vehicle that does not require a license for driving on a public road. The illustrated manpowered vehicle A is a bicycle including a travel assisting device E that assists the propulsion of the manpowered vehicle A using electric energy. Specifically, the illustrated manpowered vehicle A is a trekking bike. The manpowered vehicle A further includes a frame A1, a front fork A2, a front wheel WF, a rear wheel WR, a handle H, and a drive train B.

  The drive train B is a chain drive type. The drive train B includes a crank C, a front sprocket assembly D1, a rear sprocket assembly D2, and a chain D3. The crank C includes a crankshaft C1 that is supported by the frame A1 so as to be rotatable with respect to the frame A1, and a pair of crank arms C2 that are provided at both ends of the crankshaft C1. A pedal PD is rotatably attached to the tip of each crank arm C2. The drive train B can be selected from any type, and may be a belt drive type or a shaft drive type.

  The front sprocket assembly D1 is provided on the crank C so as to rotate integrally with the crankshaft C1. The front sprocket assembly D1 includes a plurality of front sprockets D11. The rear sprocket assembly D2 is provided on the hub HR of the rear wheel WR. The rear sprocket assembly D2 includes a plurality of rear sprockets D21. The chain D3 is wound around one of the plurality of front sprockets D11 and one of the plurality of rear sprockets D21. A driving force applied to the pedal PD by a user who rides on the manpowered vehicle A is transmitted to the rear wheel WR via the front sprocket assembly D1, the chain D3, and the rear sprocket assembly D2.

  The manpowered vehicle A includes a pairing system 1. The pairing system 1 includes a control device 10 shown in FIG. 2 and a plurality of components CO. The plurality of components CO include a first component CO1 and a second component CO2. The first component CO1 is one of the operating device OD to which a user operation is input and the operated device OT that operates in response to an input to the operating device OD. The second component CO2 is the other of the operating device OD and the operated device OT.

  In one example, the operation device OD includes a transmission operation device SL, a brake operation device BL, a transmission / brake operation device in which the transmission operation device and the brake operation device are integrated, a suspension operation device, an adjustable seat post operation device, and a travel assist. Including at least one of the operating devices. As illustrated in FIG. 2, the operated device OT includes a movable member OT1 and an actuator OT2 that operates the movable member OT1. The actuator OT2 includes, for example, an electric motor. In one example, the operated device OT includes at least one of a transmission device T, a braking device BD, a suspension SU, an adjustable seat post ASP, and a travel assist device E. The various components CO operate with, for example, power supplied from a battery BT mounted on the manpowered vehicle A, power supplied from a dedicated power source mounted on each component CO, or the like.

  The transmission device T includes an exterior transmission. In one example, the transmission T includes at least one of a front derailleur TF and a rear derailleur TR. The front derailleur TF is provided near the front sprocket assembly D1 of the frame A1. By changing the front sprocket D11 around which the chain D3 is wound by the front derailleur TF, the transmission ratio of the manpowered vehicle A is changed. The rear derailleur TR is provided at the rear end A3 of the frame A1. The rear derailleur TR changes the rear sprocket D21 around which the chain D3 is wound, whereby the transmission ratio of the manpowered vehicle A is changed. In one example, the transmission device T is electrically driven in accordance with the operation of the transmission operation device SL. Specifically, the actuator OT2 is driven in accordance with the operation of the speed change operation device SL, and the gear ratio of the manpowered vehicle A is changed by operating the movable member OT1. The movable member OT1 of the transmission T includes a movable member, for example. Note that the transmission device T may include an internal transmission.

  The braking device BD includes braking devices BD corresponding to the number of wheels. In the present embodiment, a braking device BD corresponding to the front wheel WF and a braking device BD corresponding to the rear wheel WR are provided in the manpower driven vehicle A. The two braking devices BD may have the same configuration. The braking device BD is a rim brake device that brakes the rim R of the manpowered vehicle A, for example. In one example, the corresponding braking device BD is electrically driven in accordance with the operation of the brake operating device BL. Specifically, the actuator OT2 is driven according to the operation of the brake operation device BL, and the rim R of the manpowered vehicle A is braked by operating the movable member OT1. The movable member OT1 of the braking device BD includes, for example, at least one of a caliper and a brake pad. The braking device BD may be a disc brake device that brakes a disc brake rotor mounted on the manpowered vehicle A.

  The suspension SU includes at least one of a front suspension SF and a rear suspension. The front suspension SF operates so that the impact received by the front wheel WF from the ground is reduced. The rear suspension operates so that the impact received by the rear wheel WR from the ground is reduced. In one example, the corresponding suspension SU is electrically driven in accordance with the operation of the suspension operating device. Specifically, the actuator OT2 is driven according to the operation of the suspension operating device, and the operation state of the suspension SU is changed by operating the movable member OT1. The movable member OT1 of the suspension SU includes, for example, a fluid valve of the suspension SU. The operating state of the suspension SU includes at least one of a displacement state, a travel amount, a damping force, and a repulsive force.

  The adjustable seat post ASP operates so that the height of the saddle SD with respect to the frame A1 is changed. In one example, the adjustable seat post ASP is electrically driven in accordance with the operation of the adjustable seat post operating device. Specifically, the actuator OT2 is driven according to the operation of the adjustable seat post operating device, and the movable member OT1 is operated to change the height of the saddle SD. The movable member OT1 of the adjustable seat post ASP includes, for example, a fluid valve of the adjustable seat post ASP.

  The travel assist device E operates so that the propulsive force of the manpower driven vehicle A is assisted. The travel assist device E operates according to the driving force applied to the pedal PD, for example. In one example, the travel assist device E is electrically driven in accordance with the operation of the travel assist operation device. Specifically, the actuator OT2 is driven according to the operation of the travel assist operation device, and the propelling force of the manpowered vehicle A is assisted by the operation of the movable member OT1. The movable member OT1 of the travel assist device E includes, for example, an output member for outputting a driving force to the front sprocket assembly D1.

A specific configuration of the pairing system 1 will be described with reference to FIG.
The control device 10 is mounted on the first component CO1 of the manpowered vehicle A. In one example, the control device 10 is accommodated in the first component CO1. The control device 10 is mounted on each first component CO1, for example. The control device 10 includes a communication unit 12 that communicates with the second component CO2 of the human-powered vehicle A, and a control unit 14 that controls the communication unit 12. More specifically, the control device 10 causes the communication unit 12 to communicate with the second component CO2 of the human-powered vehicle A and the communication unit 12 to transmit the first information regarding the first component CO1 to the second component CO2. The first component CO1 and the second component CO2 are executed by executing at least one of the first process to be controlled and the second process to control the communication unit 12 to receive the second information regarding the second component CO2. And a control unit 14 for pairing. The communication unit 12 includes, for example, a function of transmitting various types of information to the second component CO2, and a function of receiving various types of information from the second component CO2. The control unit 14 is a CPU (Central Processing Unit) or an MPU (Micro Processing Unit). In the present embodiment, the control unit 14 performs first pairing control including at least one of the first process and the second process.

  The first information includes identification information related to the first component CO1. The identification information related to the first component CO1 includes at least one of a model number, a serial number, and software version information of the first component CO1. The second information includes identification information related to the second component CO2. The identification information related to the second component CO2 includes at least one of a model number, a serial number, and software version information of the second component CO2.

  The control device 10 further includes a storage unit 16 that stores at least one of the first information and the received second information. The storage unit 16 includes a nonvolatile memory and a volatile memory. The storage unit 16 stores, for example, various programs for control, information set in advance, and the like. In one example, the control unit 14 stores the first information in the storage unit 16 in advance when executing the first pairing control including the first process. In one example, the control unit 14 causes the storage unit 16 to store the second information received from the second component CO2 when executing the first pairing control including the second process. In addition, when there are a plurality of second components CO2 that can be paired with the first component CO1, the control unit 14 may cause the storage unit 16 to store the second information regarding each second component CO2.

  The control unit 14 rewrites information stored in the storage unit 16. For example, when there is information stored in the storage unit 16 in advance, the control unit 14 rewrites the information to update or initialize the information. That is, the control unit 14 may overwrite the information stored in the storage unit 16 so as to update it, or may initialize the information stored in the storage unit 16 and store new information. In one example, the control unit 14 updates the information stored in the storage unit 16 so that at least one of the first information and the second information is stored in the storage unit 16. Note that the control unit 14 may omit the function of rewriting information stored in the storage unit 16.

  In the present embodiment, the first component CO1 is an operation device OD that includes an operation member OD1 to which a user operation is input and a power generation unit OD2 that generates power in response to an input to the operation member OD1. The operation member OD1 is a lever or a button. The power generation unit OD2 includes a piezoelectric element that comes into contact with the operation member OD1 in response to an input to the operation member OD1 and generates electric power by contact with the operation member OD1. The control unit 14 is operated by power generated by the power generation unit OD2. In one example, the first component CO1 further includes a communication unit 12 that communicates with the second component CO2 of the human-powered vehicle A, and a control unit 14 that controls the communication unit 12.

  The operating device OD further includes a power storage unit OD3 that stores power generated by the power generation unit OD2. The power storage unit OD3 includes a capacitor, for example. For example, the control unit 14 is operated by electric power supplied from at least one of the power generation unit OD2 and the power storage unit OD3. In the present embodiment, the control unit 14 is operated by the power of the power storage unit OD3. In one example, the control device 10 operates with the electric power of the power storage unit OD3. In addition, the control apparatus 10 operate | moves with the electric power supplied from the battery BT, when the electric power generation part OD2 is abbreviate | omitted from the operating device OD.

  For example, the control unit 14 executes at least one of the first process and the second process in response to an input to the operation member OD1. In one example, the control unit 14 executes at least one of the first process and the second process according to the number of operation inputs to the operation member OD1 during a predetermined time. Specifically, the control unit 14 determines that the power generated by the power generation unit OD2 has reached the predetermined power when the number of operation inputs in the predetermined time reaches the predetermined number. The predetermined time is stored in the storage unit 16 in advance, for example. The predetermined power is power necessary for executing the first pairing control. That is, when the power generated by the power generation unit OD2 reaches a predetermined power according to the input to the operation member OD1, the control unit 14 executes the first pairing control using the power. In the present embodiment, when the predetermined power is stored in the power storage unit OD3 in response to the input to the operation member OD1, the control unit 14 performs the first pairing control using the power. The communication unit 12 wirelessly communicates with the second component CO2. In one example, the control unit 14 performs the first pairing control so as to wirelessly communicate with the second component CO2.

  The second component CO2 is an operated device OT that operates in response to an input to the operating device OD. The second component CO2 is a communication unit 20 that communicates with the first component CO1 of the human-powered vehicle A, and a third process that controls the communication unit 20 so as to transmit second information related to the second component CO2 to the first component CO1. And pairing the first component CO1 and the second component CO2 by executing at least one of the fourth processes for controlling the communication unit 20 to receive the first information regarding the first component CO1. And a control unit 22. The communication unit 20 includes, for example, a function of transmitting various types of information to the first component CO1, and a function of receiving various types of information from the first component CO1. The control unit 22 is a CPU or MPU. In the present embodiment, the control unit 22 executes second pairing control including at least one of the third process and the fourth process.

  The second component CO2 further includes a storage unit 24 that stores at least one of the second information and the received first information. The storage unit 24 includes a nonvolatile memory and a volatile memory. The storage unit 24 stores, for example, various programs for control, information set in advance, and the like. In one example, the control unit 22 stores the second information in the storage unit 24 in advance when executing the second pairing control including the third process. In one example, the control unit 22 causes the storage unit 24 to store the first information received from the first component CO1 when executing the second pairing control including the fourth process. Note that, when there are a plurality of first components CO1 that can be paired with the second component CO2, the control unit 22 may store the first information about each first component CO1 in the storage unit 24.

  The control unit 22 rewrites information stored in the storage unit 24. For example, when information stored in advance in the storage unit 24 exists, the control unit 22 rewrites the information to update or initialize the information. In one example, the control unit 22 updates the information stored in the storage unit 24 so that at least one of the first information and the second information is stored in the storage unit 24. Note that the control unit 22 may omit the function of rewriting information stored in the storage unit 24.

  When executing the first pairing control including the first process, the control unit 14 of the control device 10 controls the communication unit 12 to transmit the first information to the second component CO2. In this case, the control unit 22 of the second component CO2 executes the second pairing control including the fourth process, and stores the first information received from the first component CO1 in the storage unit 24. Through this process, the first component CO1 and the second component CO2 are paired. When executing the second pairing control including the third process, the control unit 22 of the second component CO2 controls the communication unit 20 to transmit the second information to the first component CO1. In this case, the control unit 14 of the control device 10 executes the first pairing control including the second process, and causes the storage unit 16 to store the second information received from the second component CO2. Through this process, the first component CO1 and the second component CO2 are paired. In one example, the control unit 22 of the second component CO2 controls the actuator OT2 according to the input to the corresponding operating device OD.

With reference to FIG. 3, an example of the control executed by the control device 10 will be described.
For example, the control device 10 pairs the first component CO1 and the second component CO2 based on the following pairing method. The pairing method is executed by the control device 10 mounted on the first component CO1 of the manpowered vehicle A. In the pairing method, the control unit 14 receives the first process for controlling the communication unit 12 to transmit the first information about the first component CO1 to the second component CO2, and the second information about the second component CO2. The step of pairing the first component CO1 and the second component CO2 by executing at least one of the second processes for controlling the communication unit 12 is provided. In this pairing method, the communication unit 12 wirelessly communicates with the second component CO2.

  In step S11, the control unit 14 determines whether the operating device OD has been operated. Specifically, the control unit 14 determines whether or not there is an input to the operation member OD1. When determining in step S11 that the operating device OD is not operated, the control unit 14 repeats the process of step S11. On the other hand, when it determines with the operating device OD having been operated in step S11, the control part 14 transfers to the process of step S12.

  In step S12, the control unit 14 determines whether or not predetermined power is stored in the power storage unit OD3. In other words, the control unit 14 determines whether or not the number of operation inputs to the operation member OD1 in a predetermined time has reached a predetermined number. When determining that the predetermined power is not stored in the power storage unit OD3 in step S12, the control unit 14 returns the process to step S11. On the other hand, if the control unit 14 determines in step S12 that the predetermined power has been stored in the power storage unit OD3, the control unit 14 proceeds to the processing in step S13.

  In step S13, the control unit 14 performs first pairing control including at least one of the first process and the second process, using the power stored in the power storage unit OD3. Through the above processing, the first component CO1 and the second component CO2 are paired, and the processing of step S11 to step S13 is completed.

Second Embodiment
With reference to FIG. 4, the control apparatus 10 of 2nd Embodiment is demonstrated. About the structure which is common in 1st Embodiment, the code | symbol same as 1st Embodiment is attached | subjected and the overlapping description is abbreviate | omitted.

  The first component CO1 is an operation device OD to which a user operation is input. In one example, the operation device OD includes a transmission operation device SL, a brake operation device BL, a transmission / brake operation device, a suspension operation device, an adjustable seat post operation device, a travel assist operation device, a lighting operation device, an imaging operation device, and a notification. Including at least one of the operating devices.

  The second component CO2 is an operated device OT that operates in response to an input to the operating device OD. The operated device OT may include elements other than the elements including the movable member OT1 and the actuator OT2. In one example, the operated device OT includes at least one of a transmission device T, a braking device BD, a suspension SU, an adjustable seat post ASP, a travel assist device E, an illumination device LD, an imaging device ID, and a notification device SC. Note that one or more elements included in the operated device OT are different from the elements included in the operated device OT of the first embodiment.

  The illumination device LD includes a lamp, for example. In one example, the illumination device LD is electrically driven in accordance with the operation of the illumination operation device. The imaging device ID includes a camera, for example. In one example, the imaging device ID is electrically driven in accordance with the operation of the imaging operation device. The notification device SC includes, for example, an LED (Light Emitting Diode), a speaker, a vibration device, and a cycle computer. In one example, the notification device SC is electrically driven in accordance with the operation of the notification operation device. Various component CO operate | moves with the electric power supplied from the electric power supplied, for example from the battery BT, or the dedicated power supply mounted in each component CO.

<Third Embodiment>
With reference to FIG. 5, the control apparatus 10 of 3rd Embodiment is demonstrated. About the structure which is common in 1st Embodiment, the code | symbol same as 1st Embodiment is attached | subjected and the overlapping description is abbreviate | omitted. In addition, the control apparatus 10 of 3rd Embodiment is applicable also in 2nd Embodiment.

  The first component CO1 is an operation device OD to which a user operation is input. The second component CO2 includes an operated device OT and a wireless unit 30 connected to the operated device OT. The control unit 14 of the control device 10 executes the first process when the operated device OT and the wireless unit 30 are not connected. In one example, the control unit 14 pairs the first component CO1 and the wireless unit 30 by controlling the communication unit 12 to transmit the first information regarding the first component CO1 to the wireless unit 30. The communication unit 12 performs wireless communication with the wireless unit 30, for example.

  The wireless unit 30 performs the first component by executing a communication unit 32 that communicates with each individual first component CO1 and a fourth process that controls the communication unit 32 to receive the first information regarding the first component CO1. The control part 34 which pairs CO1 and the radio | wireless unit 30 is provided. The communication unit 32 includes a function of receiving various types of information from the first component CO1, for example. The control unit 34 is a CPU or MPU. The wireless unit 30 further includes a storage unit 36 that stores at least the received first information. The storage unit 36 includes a nonvolatile memory and a volatile memory. The storage unit 36 stores, for example, various programs for control, information set in advance, and the like. In one example, the control unit 34 causes the storage unit 36 to store the first information received from the first component CO1. Note that, when there are a plurality of first components CO1 that can be paired with the wireless unit 30, the control unit 34 may cause the storage unit 36 to store the first information regarding each first component CO1. The wireless unit 30 further includes a port 38 configured to be connected to a cable CW1 for wired communication. The port 38 is provided in the housing of the wireless unit 30, for example. The cable CW1 is, for example, a PLC (Power Line Communication) cable.

  The control unit 34 rewrites information stored in the storage unit 36. For example, when there is information stored in the storage unit 36 in advance, the control unit 34 rewrites the information to update or initialize the information. In one example, the control unit 34 updates the information stored in the storage unit 36 so that at least one of the first information and the second information is stored in the storage unit 36. Note that the control unit 34 may omit the function of rewriting information stored in the storage unit 36.

  When performing the first pairing control including the first process, the control unit 14 of the control device 10 controls the communication unit 12 to transmit the first information to the wireless unit 30. First, the control unit 14 controls the communication unit 12 to transmit connection state confirmation information to the wireless unit 30. When the communication unit 32 receives the connection state confirmation information, the control unit 34 determines whether the operated device OT is electrically connected to the wireless unit 30. Specifically, the control unit 34 determines that the operated device OT is connected to the wireless unit 30 based on whether or not the cable CW1 is connected to the port 38 and communication with the operated device OT is possible. It is determined whether or not it is electrically connected. When determining that the operated device OT is not electrically connected to the wireless unit 30, the control unit 34 controls the communication unit 32 to transmit the non-connection state information to the control device 10. When the communication unit 12 receives the non-connection state information from the wireless unit 30, the control unit 14 controls the communication unit 12 to transmit pairing information to the wireless unit 30. The control unit 34 executes the second pairing control including the fourth process, and causes the storage unit 36 to store the first information received from the first component CO1. Through this process, the first component CO1 and the wireless unit 30 are paired. The first component CO1 may include an operating device OD and a wireless unit connected to the operating device OD. In this case, the wireless unit connected to the operating device OD and the operated device OT or the wireless unit 30 are paired. The control unit 34 controls the operation of the corresponding operated device OT according to the input to the operating device OD.

<Fourth embodiment>
With reference to FIG. 6, the control apparatus 40 of 4th Embodiment is demonstrated. About the structure which is common in 1st Embodiment, the code | symbol same as 1st Embodiment is attached | subjected and the overlapping description is abbreviate | omitted. In addition, the control apparatus 40 of 4th Embodiment is applicable also in 2nd Embodiment and 3rd Embodiment.

  The pairing system 1 includes a control device 40 and a plurality of components CO. The control device 40 is mounted on the first component CO1 of the human-powered vehicle A. In one example, the control device 40 is accommodated in the first component CO1. The control device 40 is mounted on each first component CO1, for example. The first component CO1 is one of the operating device OD to which a user operation is input and the operated device OT that operates in response to an input to the operating device OD. In the present embodiment, the first component CO1 is the operating device OD. In one example, the operation device OD includes an operation member OD1 to which a user operation is input, and a power generation unit OD2 that generates power in response to an input to the operation member OD1. The second component CO2 is the other of the operating device OD and the operated device OT. In the present embodiment, the second component CO2 is the operated device OT.

  The control device 40 includes a communication unit 42 that wirelessly communicates with the second component CO2 of the human-powered vehicle A, a port 44 configured to be connected to a cable CW2 for wired communication, and the second component via the port 44. Control the communication unit 42 to receive the first process for controlling the communication unit 42 to transmit the first information about the first component CO1 to the CO2 and the second information about the second component CO2 via the port 44. The control part 46 which pairs 1st component CO1 and 2nd component CO2 by performing at least any one of the 2nd process to perform is provided. The communication unit 42 has substantially the same configuration as the communication unit 12 of the first embodiment. The port 44 is provided, for example, in the housing CH of the first component CO1. The cable CW2 is, for example, a PLC cable or a USB (Universal Serial Bus) cable. The control unit 46 has substantially the same configuration as the control unit 14 of the first embodiment. The control device 40 further includes a storage unit 48 that stores at least one of the first information and the received second information. The storage unit 48 has substantially the same configuration as the storage unit 16 of the first embodiment. In the present embodiment, the control unit 46 performs first pairing control including at least one of the first process and the second process.

  The control unit 46 operates with electric power supplied from the second component CO2 via the cable CW2. For example, when the cable CW2 extending from the second component CO2 is connected to the port 44, the control unit 46 operates by electric power supplied from the second component CO2 via the cable CW2. Specifically, the control unit 46 is operated by electric power such as the battery BT supplied to the second component CO2. In one example, the control device 40 operates with electric power supplied from the second component CO2 via the cable CW2.

  The control device 40 further includes a detection unit 50 that detects the connection of the cable CW2 to the port 44. The control unit 46 operates according to the detection result of the detection unit 50. In one example, when it is determined that the cable CW2 is connected to the port 44 according to the detection result of the detection unit 50, the control unit 46 performs the first pairing control according to the input to the operating device OD. .

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The description regarding each said embodiment is an illustration of the form which the control apparatus and pairing method according to this invention can take, and is not intending restrict | limiting the form. The control device and the pairing method according to the present invention can take a form in which, for example, the modifications of the above-described embodiments described below and at least two modifications not contradicting each other are combined. In the following modified examples, the same reference numerals as those of the respective embodiments are assigned to portions common to those of the respective embodiments, and the description thereof is omitted.

  In the fourth embodiment, the relationship between the first component CO1 and the second component CO2 can be arbitrarily changed. In one example, the first component CO1 is the operated device OT, and the second component CO2 is the operating device OD.

The configuration of the operating device OD can be arbitrarily changed. In one example, the power storage unit OD3 is omitted from the operating device OD.
The arrangement of the control devices 10 and 40 can be arbitrarily changed. In the first example, the control devices 10 and 40 are provided on the outer surface of the housing CH of the first component CO1. In the second example, the control devices 10 and 40 are provided on at least one of the frame A1, the front fork A2, and the handle H.

-The content of the 1st information can be changed arbitrarily. In one example, the first information includes information regarding the arrangement of the first component CO1.
-The content of the 2nd information can be changed arbitrarily. In one example, the second information includes information regarding the arrangement of the second component CO2.

  -The kind of man-powered vehicle A can be changed arbitrarily. In the first example, the manpowered vehicle A is a road bike, a mountain bike, a cross bike, a city cycle, a cargo bike, or a recumbent. In the second example, the manpowered vehicle A is a kick skater.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Control apparatus, 12 ... Communication part, 14 ... Control part, 16 ... Memory | storage part, 30 ... Wireless unit, 40 ... Control apparatus, 42 ... Communication part, 44 ... Port, 46 ... Control part, 48 ... Memory | storage part, 50 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS ... Detection part, A ... Human-powered vehicle, ASP ... Adjustable seat post, BD ... Braking device, CO1 ... 1st component, CO2 ... 2nd component, CW2 ... Cable, E ... Driving assistance device, ID ... Imaging device, LD ... Illuminating device, OD ... operating device, OD1 ... operating member, OD2 ... power generation unit, OD3 ... electric storage unit, OT ... operated device, OT1 ... movable member, OT2 ... actuator, SC ... notifying device, SU ... suspension, T ... shifting apparatus.

Claims (18)

A control device mounted on a first component of a manpowered vehicle,
A communication unit communicating with the second component of the manpowered vehicle;
A first process for controlling the communication unit to transmit first information about the first component to the second component; and a second unit for controlling the communication unit to receive second information about the second component. A control unit that pairs the first component and the second component by executing at least one of two processes;
The first component is an operation device including an operation member to which a user operation is input, and a power generation unit that generates power in response to an input to the operation member,
The said control part is a control apparatus which operate | moves with the electric power which the said electric power generation part produces | generates. The operating device further includes a power storage unit that stores power generated by the power generation unit,
The control device according to claim 1, wherein the control unit is operated by electric power of the power storage unit.   The control device according to claim 1, wherein the control unit executes at least one of the first process and the second process according to the number of operation inputs to the operation member in a predetermined time.   The control device according to claim 1, wherein the communication unit wirelessly communicates with the second component.   The control device according to claim 1, wherein the second component is an operated device that operates in response to an input to the operating device. A control device mounted on a first component of a manpowered vehicle,
A communication unit that wirelessly communicates with the second component of the manpowered vehicle;
A port configured to connect a cable for wired communication; and
A first process for controlling the communication unit to transmit first information regarding the first component to the second component via the port, and receiving second information regarding the second component via the port. A control device comprising: a control unit that pairs the first component and the second component by executing at least one of the second processes for controlling the communication unit.   The control device according to claim 6, wherein the control unit is operated by electric power supplied from the second component via the cable. A detection unit for detecting connection of the cable to the port;
The control device according to claim 6, wherein the control unit operates according to a detection result of the detection unit. The first component is one of an operating device to which a user operation is input and an operated device that operates in response to an input to the operating device,
The control device according to any one of claims 6 to 8, wherein the second component is the other of the operation device and the operated device.   The control device according to claim 9, wherein the operation device includes an operation member to which a user operation is input, and a power generation unit that generates power in response to an input to the operation member.   The control device according to claim 5, wherein the operated device includes a movable member and an actuator that operates the movable member.   11. The device according to claim 5, wherein the operated device includes at least one of a transmission, a braking device, a suspension, an adjustable seat post, a travel assist device, a lighting device, an imaging device, and a notification device. A control device according to claim 1. The second component includes the operated device and a wireless unit connected to the operated device,
The control device according to any one of claims 5 and 9 to 12, wherein the control unit executes the first process when the operated device and the wireless unit are in a disconnected state.   The control device according to any one of claims 1 to 13, further comprising a storage unit that stores at least one of the first information and the received second information.   The control device according to claim 14, wherein the control unit rewrites information stored in the storage unit. The control device according to claim 1, wherein the first information includes identification information regarding the first component, and the second information includes identification information regarding the second component. A pairing method executed by a control device mounted on a first component of a manpowered vehicle,
The first component is an operation device including an operation member to which a user's operation is input and a power generation unit that generates electric power in response to an input to the operation member, and communicates with the second component of the human-powered vehicle. And a control unit for controlling the communication unit,
The control unit is operated by electric power generated by the power generation unit,
The pairing method includes: a first process for controlling the communication unit so that the control unit transmits first information regarding the first component to the second component; and second information regarding the second component. A pairing method comprising the step of pairing the first component and the second component by executing at least one of second processes for controlling the communication unit to receive. The pairing method according to claim 17, wherein the communication unit wirelessly communicates with the second component.