WO2011141980A1 - Navigation device, control method, program and storage medium - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to a navigation device control technology.
- Patent Document 1 calculates the charging time at the charging facility based on the remaining capacity of the battery, the fuel consumption of the electric vehicle, the distance to the charging facility, and the distance from the charging facility to the destination, mounted on the electric vehicle, A navigation device that displays arrival time including the charging time is disclosed.
- the present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a navigation device capable of performing route guidance in consideration of a power feeding point unique to each driver. .
- the invention according to claim 1 is a navigation device mounted on a mobile body that uses electricity as a power source, and registration of specific charging facility information, which is information on a specific charging facility for each navigation device or user.
- Charging facility registration means for receiving, a storage unit for storing the unique charging facility information as map data, and route determination means for determining a route candidate for route guidance based on the map data. .
- the invention according to claim 9 is a control method executed by a navigation device that is mounted on a mobile body that uses electricity as a power source and that includes a storage unit.
- a charging facility registration step for receiving registration of specific charging facility information as information, a storage step for storing the specific charging facility information as map data in the storage unit, and route candidates for route guidance based on the map data.
- a route determining step for determining.
- the invention according to claim 10 is a program that is mounted on a mobile body that uses electricity as a power source and that is executed by a navigation device that includes a storage unit, and that is unique to each navigation device or user.
- Charging facility registration means for receiving registration of specific charging facility information as facility information, storage means for storing the specific charging facility information as map data in the storage unit, and route candidates for route guidance based on the map data
- the navigation apparatus is made to function as a route determining means for determining.
- the navigation device is mounted on a mobile body that uses electricity as a power source, and registration of specific charging facility information, which is specific charging facility information for each navigation device or user, is accepted.
- the above navigation device is mounted on a mobile body that uses electricity as a power source, such as an electric vehicle, and includes a charging facility registration unit, a storage unit, and a route determination unit.
- the charging facility registration means accepts registration of specific charging facility information, which is information on a charging facility specific to each navigation device or user.
- the specific charging facility is, for example, a friend's house, a friend's house, a facility of a company at work, or the like.
- the storage unit stores the unique charging facility information as map data.
- the route determining means determines a route candidate for route guidance based on the map data. In this way, the navigation device stores the unique charging facility information as map data, so that it can determine a route candidate for route guidance based on more information, and improve the convenience for the user. Can do.
- the route determination unit is configured to search for a route with respect to a designated destination, and when the mobile unit travels on the route searched by the route search unit, Whether or not it is necessary to stop at the charging facility based on the charging state of the charging determination means for each of the searched routes, and the route determined that the charging determination means needs to stop at the charging facility, Based on the map data, an arrival possibility determination means for determining whether or not there is a charging facility around the route, and when the arrival possibility determination means determines that there is the charging facility, the charging facility is used as a stopover It has been determined that there is no need to stop at the charging facility by the stoppage setting means for changing the route so as to pass and the charging determination means.
- the route determination unit includes a route search unit, a charge determination unit, an arrival possibility determination unit, a stopover setting unit, and a determination unit.
- the route search means searches for a route for the designated destination. A plurality of routes may exist, and an upper limit of the number may be provided based on a predetermined rule.
- the charge determination unit determines, for each route, whether or not it is necessary to stop at the charging facility when it is assumed that the vehicle travels on the route searched by the route search unit.
- the travelability determining means determines whether there is a charging facility in the vicinity based on the map data for the route determined to need to stop at the charging facility.
- the stopover setting means changes the route so as to pass through the charging facility as a stopover when the travelability determining means determines that there is a charging facility.
- the charging facility set as a stopover includes the unique charging facility registered by the charging facility registration means. Therefore, the navigation device can increase the number of routes that can be traveled to the destination, and can more flexibly display candidate routes to the user.
- the stoppage setting means passes through the specific charging facility as a stopover with priority over other charging facilities.
- the route is changed as follows.
- unique charging facilities are more familiar to drivers and easier to use than other public charging facilities. Therefore, the navigation device can improve the convenience for the user by setting the unique charging facility as a stopover with priority over other charging facilities.
- the specific charging facility is set as a stopover or destination in the route for performing the route guidance, whether or not use permission for the specific charging facility is obtained.
- use permission may be required in a specific charging facility such as an acquaintance's house or a company facility. Therefore, when it is determined that the use permission has not been obtained, the navigation device prompts the use permission to allow the user to smoothly charge the moving body.
- the charging facility registration unit accepts registration of presence / absence of permission to use the specific charging facility as the specific charging facility information
- the use permission determination unit includes the specific charging facility. Based on the facility information, it is determined whether or not use permission for the specific charging facility is obtained. Thereby, the navigation apparatus can grasp
- a charging facility search means for searching for charging facilities existing around a specific route based on the map data, and a list of charging facilities searched by the charging facility search means are displayed.
- Charging facility list display means for displaying a charge required for charging the mobile unit and a display field for discount information on the charge.
- the navigation device presents the charging fee and discount information list of charging facilities existing around the route to the user, thereby improving the selectivity of which charging facility the user should use. be able to.
- the list is further provided with a display column for a charge that is additionally required when the charging is performed.
- the charging facility may be provided as a service of a parking area in a toll road or a toll parking lot. Therefore, in this case, a fee for entering the toll road and a fee for using the toll parking lot are additionally required. Therefore, in this aspect, the navigation apparatus can further improve the selectivity of which charging facility should be used by further displaying in the above-mentioned list the charges that are additionally and indirectly required at the charging facility. .
- the navigation device further includes a use history storage unit that stores a history of using the specific charging facility in the storage unit, and the route determination unit is based on the map data and the history, A route candidate for performing the route guidance is determined.
- the navigation device can prevent, for example, setting a route biased toward a specific charging facility when determining a route candidate for route guidance, such as a specific friend's house It is possible to prevent an excessive burden from being applied.
- the control method is executed by a navigation device that is mounted on a mobile body that uses electricity as a power source and includes a storage unit, and is information on a charging facility that is unique to each navigation device or user.
- a charging facility registration step for receiving registration of specific charging facility information, a storage step for storing the specific charging facility information in the storage unit as map data, and a route candidate for route guidance is determined based on the map data
- a route determining step is used.
- a program that is mounted on a mobile body that uses electricity as a power source and that is executed by a navigation device that includes a storage unit, and that is unique to each navigation device or user.
- Charging facility registration means for receiving registration of specific charging facility information as facility information, storage means for storing the specific charging facility information as map data in the storage unit, and route candidates for route guidance based on the map data
- the navigation device is caused to function as route determination means for determining.
- the navigation device can determine route candidates for route guidance based on more information, and can improve the convenience for the user.
- the program is stored in a storage medium.
- the “user” includes a vehicle occupant as well as a vehicle driver.
- the “destination” refers to the destination of route guidance set by the user in the navigation device 1
- the “stop” refers to a point set as a point where the user stops in the middle of the destination.
- the “facility” refers to a point that can be set as a destination in addition to buildings and equipment.
- FIG. 1 shows a schematic configuration of a navigation apparatus 1 mounted on a vehicle that travels using electricity as a power source (hereinafter simply referred to as “vehicle”).
- the navigation device 1 includes a self-supporting positioning device 10, a GPS receiver 18, a system controller 20, a disk drive 31, a data storage unit 36, a communication interface 37, a communication device 38, a display unit 40, a voice output.
- a unit 50 and an input device 60 are provided.
- the self-supporting positioning device 10 includes an acceleration sensor 11, an angular velocity sensor 12, and a distance sensor 13.
- the acceleration sensor 11 is made of, for example, a piezoelectric element, detects vehicle acceleration, and outputs acceleration data.
- the angular velocity sensor 12 is composed of, for example, a vibrating gyroscope, detects the angular velocity of the vehicle when the direction of the vehicle is changed, and outputs angular velocity data and relative azimuth data.
- the distance sensor 13 measures a vehicle speed pulse composed of a pulse signal generated with the rotation of the vehicle wheel.
- the GPS receiver 18 receives radio waves 19 carrying downlink data including positioning data from a plurality of GPS satellites.
- the positioning data is used to detect the absolute position of the vehicle from latitude and longitude information.
- the system controller 20 includes an interface 21, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 22, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 23, and a RAM (Random Access Memory) 24, and controls the entire navigation device 1. Then, the system controller 20 performs processing to be described later, and charging facility registration means, route determination means, use permission determination means, use permission promotion means, charging facility search means, charging facility list display means, use history storage means in the present invention. It corresponds to.
- CPU Central Processing Unit
- ROM Read Only Memory
- RAM Random Access Memory
- the interface 21 performs an interface operation with the acceleration sensor 11, the angular velocity sensor 12, the distance sensor 13, and the GPS receiver 18. From these, vehicle speed pulses, acceleration data, relative azimuth data, angular velocity data, GPS positioning data, absolute azimuth data, and the like are input to the system controller 20.
- the CPU 22 controls the entire system controller 20 by executing a program prepared in advance.
- the ROM 23 includes a nonvolatile memory (not shown) in which a control program for controlling the system controller 20 is stored.
- the RAM 24 stores various data such as route data preset by the user via the input device 60 so as to be readable, and provides a working area to the CPU 22. Specific processing executed by each element of the system controller 20 will be described later.
- a system controller 20 a disk drive 31 such as a CD-ROM drive or a DVD-ROM drive, a data storage unit 36, a communication interface 37, a display unit 40, an audio output unit 50 and an input device 60 are mutually connected via a bus line 30. It is connected to the.
- the disk drive 31 reads and outputs content data such as music data and video data from a disk 33 such as a CD or DVD under the control of the system controller 20.
- the disk drive 31 may be either a CD-ROM drive or a DVD-ROM drive, or may be a CD and DVD compatible drive.
- the data storage unit 36 is configured by, for example, an HDD or the like, and stores various data used for navigation processing such as map data.
- the data storage unit 36 is referred to as information (hereinafter referred to as “charging facility information Ip”) such as the name, position, and charge of a charging facility (hereinafter referred to as “charging facility Pe”) for charging the vehicle. ) Is memorized.
- the charging facility Pe is a charging facility (hereinafter referred to as “common charging facility Pc”) stored in advance in the data storage unit 36 that can be commonly used by all drivers by paying a fee. ))
- charging facilities unique to the user set by the user of the navigation device 1 hereinafter referred to as “unique charging facility Pi”).
- the data storage unit 36 stores information on the common charging facility Pc in advance at the time of arrival of the product and the information on the specific charging facility Pi (hereinafter referred to as “specific charging facility information Ipi”).
- specific charging facility information Ipi information on the specific charging facility Pi.
- the communication device 38 includes, for example, an FM tuner, a beacon receiver, a mobile phone, a dedicated communication card, and the like, and is distributed from a VICS center or a server that accumulates and manages the travel history of each vehicle and provides traffic information. Congestion information and other traffic information are acquired from the radio wave 39. Communication device 38 also receives information on the remaining capacity of the power storage device (battery) from the vehicle.
- the interface 37 performs an interface operation of the communication device 38 and inputs traffic information to the system controller 20 or the like.
- the display unit 40 displays various display data on a display device such as a display under the control of the system controller 20.
- the system controller 20 reads map data from the data storage unit 36.
- the display unit 40 displays the map data read from the data storage unit 36 by the system controller 20 on the display screen.
- the display unit 40 includes a graphic controller 41 that controls the entire display unit 40 based on control data sent from the CPU 22 via the bus line 30 and a memory such as a VRAM (Video RAM), and can display image information that can be displayed immediately.
- a buffer memory 42 that temporarily stores, a display control unit 43 that controls display of a display 44 such as a liquid crystal or a CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) based on image data output from the graphic controller 41, and a display 44 are provided.
- the display 44 functions as an image display unit, and includes, for example, a liquid crystal display device having a diagonal size of about 5 to 10 inches and is mounted near the front panel in the vehicle.
- the audio output unit 50 performs D / A (Digital to Analog) conversion of audio digital data sent from the CD-ROM drive 31, DVD-ROM 32, RAM 24, or the like via the bus line 30 under the control of the system controller 20.
- a D / A converter 51 to perform an amplifier (AMP) 52 that amplifies the audio analog signal output from the D / A converter 51, and a speaker 53 that converts the amplified audio analog signal into sound and outputs the sound into the vehicle. It is prepared for.
- AMP amplifier
- the input device 60 includes keys, switches, buttons, a remote controller, a voice input device, and the like for inputting various commands and data.
- the input device 60 is disposed around the front panel and the display 44 of the main body of the in-vehicle electronic system mounted in the vehicle.
- the display 44 is a touch panel system
- the touch panel provided on the display screen of the display 44 also functions as the input device 60.
- the system controller 20 accepts registration of the specific charging facility information Ipi and refers to the charging facility information Ip to which the specific charging facility information Ipi is added to determine a route candidate for route guidance. Thereby, the system controller 20 improves a user's convenience. This specific example will be described below.
- FIG. 2 shows a specific example of a display screen (hereinafter referred to as “facility information registration screen”) displayed when facility information is registered. That is, the facility information registration screen shown in FIG. 2 is an example of a screen that is displayed on the navigation device 1 when the user performs a predetermined operation when the user registers the facility information.
- the facility information registration screen in FIG. 2 includes setting buttons 401 to 406 that are selected when setting each setting item such as a name. Next to the setting buttons 401 to 406, setting display fields 411 to 416 indicating the contents set by the setting buttons 401 to 406 are provided. When the setting buttons 401 to 406 are selected, the system controller 20 separately displays an input screen (not shown) and accepts input from the user.
- the setting button 401 is a button that is selected when registering a facility name of a facility to be registered (a facility to be registered).
- the setting display field 411 indicates that the facility name of the facility to be registered is set as “XXX's house”.
- the setting button 402 is a button that is selected when registering the phonetic name of the facility to be registered.
- the setting display field 412 indicates that the phonetic is set as “No. XXX”.
- a setting button 403 is a button selected when setting an icon displayed on the map display screen.
- the setting display column 413 indicates that “ ⁇ ” is set as the icon of the registration target facility.
- the setting button 404 is a button that is selected when setting whether or not the registration target facility is the charging facility Pe.
- the setting display field 414 indicates that the registration target facility is the charging facility Pe. That is, in this case, the registration target facility is the specific charging facility Pi.
- the setting button 405 is a button that is selected when registering information related to a charging fee when a vehicle is charged at a registration target facility.
- the setting display column 415 indicates that the charge charge is 300 yen and the late-night charge is 1/3 discount.
- the setting button 406 is a button that is selected when registering whether or not use permission to charge the vehicle is obtained at the registration target facility.
- the setting display field 416 indicates that there is a use permission for charging at the registration target facility.
- the system controller 20 provides the setting buttons 404 to 406 on the facility information registration screen, so that information on whether or not the registration target facility is the charging facility Pe, information on the charging fee, and use permission for charging.
- the user can input information on the presence or absence of Thereby, the system controller 20 enables registration of the specific charging facility Pi and can perform route guidance using the specific charging facility Pi. Thereby, the system controller 20 can improve a user's convenience.
- FIG. 3 is an example of a processing procedure executed by the system controller 20 in order to display a candidate route from the current location to the destination when the user designates the destination.
- the system controller 20 executes the process shown in FIG. 3 when a destination is designated by the user.
- the “second candidate route R2” is a route that is a target when selecting a route candidate (hereinafter referred to as “final candidate route”) from the current location to the destination presented to the user.
- final candidate route refers to a route in which the vehicle can travel by using the charging facility Pe on the route or without charging.
- the “first candidate route R1” refers to a candidate route that can be taken from the current location to the destination, which is a target when the second candidate route R2 is selected.
- the system controller 20 searches for the first candidate route R1 (step S101). For example, the system controller 20 selects, as the first candidate route R1, a predetermined number of routes that are limited based on the travel distance among the possible routes from the current location to the destination based on the map data.
- the system controller 20 calculates the planned travel distance of each first candidate route R1 (hereinafter referred to as “route-specific travel planned distance Dr”) (step S102). Then, the system controller 20 calculates a travelable distance of the vehicle (hereinafter referred to as “travelable distance Dlim”) (step S103). Specifically, system controller 20 calculates travelable distance Dlim with reference to a predetermined formula or map based on the remaining capacity of the power storage device mounted on the vehicle and the fuel consumption of the vehicle. The fuel consumption described above may be stored in advance in the data storage unit 36 or the ROM 23 (hereinafter simply referred to as “memory”), and is calculated by the system controller 20 based on the past travel distance and the amount of electricity consumed. It may be.
- the system controller 20 determines whether or not it is possible to travel without charging each first candidate route R1 (step S104). Specifically, the system controller 20 determines whether the travelable distance Dlim is greater than or equal to the route-specific travel planned distance Dr. Thus, the system controller 20 determines whether or not it is necessary to perform charging with the charging facility Pe as a stop when the first candidate route R1 is traveled.
- step S104 determines that the predetermined first candidate route R1 is a route that can be traveled without charging (step S104; Yes), that is, the travelable distance Dlim is greater than or equal to the planned travel distance Dr by route.
- step S105 the system controller 20 recognizes the first candidate route R1 as a travelable route.
- the system controller 20 determines that the predetermined first candidate route R1 is a route that cannot be traveled without charging (step S104; No), that is, the travelable distance Dlim is traveled by route. If it is determined that the distance is smaller than the planned distance Dr, it is determined whether or not there is a charging facility Pe around the first candidate route R1 (step S106).
- the “periphery” refers to a place within a predetermined distance from the target route, for example. Accordingly, in this case, for example, the system controller 20 searches for a facility within a predetermined distance from the first candidate route R1, and determines whether or not the charging facility Pe exists in the searched facility. Thereby, the system controller 20 determines whether or not the first candidate route R1 is a travelable route.
- the system controller 20 determines that the charging facility Pe exists around the first candidate route R1 (step S106; Yes)
- the system controller 20 generates a second candidate route R2 with the charging facility Pe as a stoppage (step). S107). That is, in this case, the system controller 20 changes the first candidate route R1 described above to a route that passes through the charging facility Pe. Then, when it is assumed that the vehicle is charged at the charging facility Pe, the system controller 20 determines that the route can travel.
- the charging facility Pe set as a stopover is limited to a traveling distance from the current location to the charging facility Pe that is equal to or less than the travelable distance Dim.
- the system controller 20 includes the unique charging facility Pi in the charging facility Pe and executes the processing of step S106 and step S107. Thereby, the system controller 20 can increase the number of candidate routes that can be traveled and can improve the convenience for the user.
- the system controller 20 selects and sets one charging facility Pe as a stop-off place based on a predetermined rule or at random.
- the case where there are a plurality of charging facilities Pe around the first candidate route R1 will be further described in detail in the second embodiment.
- step S106 determines that there is no charging facility Pe around the first candidate route R1 (step S106; No)
- the process proceeds to step S108. That is, in this case, the system controller 20 determines that the first candidate route R1 is not a travelable route.
- step S108 determines whether or not the process of step S104 has been executed for all the first candidate routes R1 (step S108).
- step S108: Yes the process proceeds to step S109.
- step S108; No the system controller 20 executes the process of step S104 for the first candidate route R1.
- the system controller 20 displays a route selection screen based on the second candidate route R2, and changes the display screen based on a user operation (step S109). Specifically, the system controller 20 selects the final candidate route from various viewpoints such as the distance, road width, and presence / absence of a toll road from the second candidate route R2, and displays a route selection screen. Further, the system controller 20 changes the display screen as appropriate based on the input from the input device 60. A specific example of the display screen displayed in step S109 will be described in detail later (screen display example). As a result, the system controller 20 causes the user to select a route for route guidance.
- the system controller 20 determines whether or not a route having the specific charging facility Pi as a stopover has been selected (step S110). In other words, the system controller 20 sets a route (hereinafter also referred to as “route guidance route Rd”) as a route guidance target selected as a route traveled by the user in step S107 as the specific charging facility Pi as a stop. It is determined whether or not If the system controller 20 determines that the route having the specific charging facility Pi as the stoppage has been selected as the route guidance route Rd (step S110; Yes), the system controller 20 determines whether or not the specific charging facility Pi has permission to charge. (Step S111). For example, the system controller 20 determines whether or not charging permission is set by the setting button 406 as the registration information of the specific charging facility Pi.
- route guidance route Rd a route guidance target selected as a route traveled by the user in step S107 as the specific charging facility Pi as a stop. It is determined whether or not If the system controller 20 determines that the route having the specific charging facility Pi as the stoppage has been
- step S111 If the system controller 20 determines that there is a charge permission for the specific charging facility Pi (step S111; Yes), the process of the flowchart ends. On the other hand, if the system controller 20 determines that there is no charging permission for the specific charging facility Pi (step S111; No), the system controller 20 displays the contact information of the specific charging facility Pi for obtaining the charging permission, and makes a prior contact. (Step S112).
- the contact information corresponds to, for example, a telephone number or an e-mail address. Thereby, the system controller 20 can make the user use the charging facility Pe smoothly.
- step S110 determines that the route having the specific charging facility Pi as the stoppage has not been selected as the route guidance route Rd (step S110; No), the processing of the flowchart ends.
- FIG. 4A is an example of a screen for confirming and selecting a candidate route displayed when the user sets a destination (hereinafter referred to as “route selection screen”).
- the route selection screen displays the candidate routes “R421” to “R425” in the map display area 420 on the left side, and each candidate on the selection screen on the right side of the map display area 420.
- Buttons “421” to “425” for selecting the routes R421 to R425 are displayed.
- the route selection screen further includes a button 426 for comparing charging charges.
- the icon “Ig” is an icon that displays the location of the destination
- the icon “In” is an icon that displays the location of the current location.
- the button 421 displayed as “distance priority” is a button for selecting, as the route guidance route Rd, the candidate route R421 having the shortest route-specific travel distance Dr out of the second candidate routes R2.
- the button 422 displayed as “toll road priority” is a button for selecting, as the route guidance route Rd, the candidate route R422 having the longest toll road distance or distance among the second candidate routes R2.
- the button 423 displayed as “general road priority” is a button for selecting, as the route guidance route Rd, the candidate route R423 having a long general road ratio or distance from the second candidate route R2.
- the button 424 displayed as “Road width priority” is a button for selecting, as the route guidance route Rd, the candidate route R423 having the smallest ratio including the road having the narrow road width among the second candidate routes R2.
- the button 425 displayed as “price priority” is a button for selecting, as the route guidance route Rd, the candidate route R425 with the lowest charge among the second candidate routes R2.
- a button 426 displayed as “Compare charging charges” is a button selected when displaying a list of FIG. 5B described later.
- FIG. 4B is an example of a confirmation screen (hereinafter referred to as a “selected route confirmation screen”) displayed when any one of the buttons 421 to 425 is selected.
- FIG. 4B shows a case where the button 425 is selected in FIG. 4A as an example.
- the selected route confirmation screen of FIG. 4B displays the candidate route R425 selected as the route guidance route Rd in the map display region 420 on the left side, and the selection screen on the right side of the map display region 420 supports various functions. Buttons “435” to “437” are displayed.
- the icon “It” is an icon that displays the location of the charging facility Pe set as a stopover.
- the button 435 displayed as “guidance start” is selected when the route selected on the route selection screen displayed in the map display area 420 (hereinafter referred to as “selected route”) is determined as the route guidance route Rd.
- the button 436 displayed as “route information” is a button selected when displaying a screen for confirming detailed information of the selected route (hereinafter referred to as “route information confirmation screen”).
- a button 437 displayed as “route setting” is a button that is selected when a point to be routed through the selected route is newly added.
- FIG. 5A shows an example of a route information confirmation screen.
- the route information confirmation screen shows details about the type, length, and fee of the road through which the selected route passes.
- information on the specific charging facility Pi set as a stopover is presented. Specifically, the icon “ ⁇ ” indicating the specific charging facility Pi, the name of the specific charging facility Pi “friend's house”, the charging fee “300 yen” of the specific charging facility Pi, and discount information of the specific charging facility Pi “Midnight 1/3” is presented as information on the stopover.
- FIG. 5B is an example of a list (hereinafter referred to as “charging facility comparison list”) for comparing various pieces of information of the charging facilities Pe set as stop-by places in the candidate routes R421 to R425.
- the charging facility comparison list shown in FIG. 5B is displayed when the button 426 displayed as “Charge charge display” is selected on the route selection screen of FIG.
- the charging facility comparison list includes a candidate route display field “L1”, a charging facility name display field “L2”, a distance display field “L3”, an arrival time display field “L4”, and a charging fee display field “L5”. , A discount information display field “L6” and an additional charge display field “L7” are provided.
- the candidate route display column L1 is a column for displaying names corresponding to the candidate routes R421 to R425 in FIG.
- the charging facility name display column L2 is a column that displays the name of the charging facility Pe set as a stopover for each candidate route R421 to R425.
- the distance display column L3 is a column that displays the travel distance to the charging facility Pe, which is a stopover.
- the arrival time display field L4 is a field for displaying the arrival time to the charging facility Pe, which is a stopover.
- the charge fee display column L5 is a column for displaying a charge fee defined by the charging facility Pe.
- the discount information display column L6 is a column for displaying discount information on the charging fee. For example, when the discount information display field L6 displays “Midnight 1/3”, it indicates that the charging facility Pe is discounted by 1/3 in the late-night time zone.
- the additional charge display column L7 is a column for displaying an additional charge when charging. For example, in the case of the “general road priority route” shown in FIG. 5B, since the vehicle is charged as a service when parked in the “parking lot C”, the charging fee is free, while the parking fee is one hour. It costs 500 yen per person. In addition, in the case of the “road width priority route”, since the vehicle is charged by stopping at “parking area D” in the expressway, it indicates that it costs 700 yen separately as an expressway fee.
- the system controller 20 enables the user to select the display of the charging facility comparison list on the route selection screen, so that the user can list the charging fee of each candidate route R421 to R425 and the additional fee required for charging. Can be presented, and the convenience of the user can be improved. For example, when the user decides between “distance priority route” and “fee priority route”, the charge for “distance priority route” is discounted by 1/3 at midnight. If “distance priority route” is selected, and it is other than midnight, a flexible selection such as selecting “price priority route” having a short travel distance to the charging facility Pe becomes possible.
- FIG. 6 shows an example of a selection route confirmation screen according to the second embodiment.
- the selection route confirmation screen shown in FIG. 6 is further provided with buttons 438 and 439 in addition to the selection route confirmation screen according to the first embodiment shown in FIG.
- the selected route confirmation screen shown in FIG. 6 is displayed when any of the buttons 421 to 425 on the route selection screen shown in FIG. 4A is selected.
- the button 438 displayed as “neighboring facility information” is a button that is selected when searching for the surrounding facility of the selected route (in this case, the candidate route R423) displayed in the map display area 420.
- peripheral facilities There are various genres of peripheral facilities that can be searched, such as “food and beverage facilities”, “tourism facilities”, and “charging facilities”.
- peripheral facilities refers to a place within a predetermined distance from the selected route, for example.
- the button 439 displayed as “Charge Facility Comparison” is a button that is selected when displaying a charging facility comparison list that is a list of charging charges and the like of the charging facilities Pe around the selected route.
- periphery refers to a place within a predetermined distance from the selected route, for example.
- FIG. 7A is an example of a display screen example for confirming the position of the charging facility Pe existing around the selected route.
- the screen shown in FIG. 7A is displayed when “charging facility” is selected as the genre of the surrounding facility after the button 438 is selected.
- the screen shown in FIG. 7A includes a map display area 420 and a charging facility list display area 440.
- the charging facility list display area 440 among the charging facility list Le that is a list of charging facilities Pe existing around the selected route and the display columns of the charging facility list Le, the display column displayed on the screen is changed. And a scroll bar SB.
- the name of the charging facility Pe and an icon for representing these locations in the map display area 420 are displayed in each display column of the charging facility list Le.
- the location of the charging facility Pe corresponding to the selected display field is displayed on the map display area 420 with a predetermined icon.
- “acquaintance house J” is selected, and an icon corresponding to this is displayed in the map display area 420.
- the selected charging facility Pe is set as a stopover.
- the system controller 20 can allow the user to flexibly select which charging facility Pe is a stopover.
- FIG. 7B is an example of a charge comparison list displayed on the screen when the button 439 is selected in FIG.
- the charging facility comparison list shown in FIG. 7B includes a charging facility name display field L2, a distance display field L3, an arrival time display field L4, a charge charge display field L5, a discount information display field L6, and an additional charge. And a display field L7.
- the charging facility name display column L2 is a column that displays the name of the charging facility Pe existing around the selected route.
- the distance display column L3 is a column that displays the travel distance to each charging facility Pe.
- the arrival time display column L4 is a column for displaying the arrival time to each charging facility Pe.
- the charge charge display column L5 is a column for displaying a charge charge defined by each charging facility Pe.
- the discount information display field L6 is a field for displaying discount information on the above-mentioned charging fee.
- the additional charge display column L7 is a column for displaying an additional charge when charging.
- the charging facility Pe to be displayed may be changed by a scroll bar SB or the like, similarly to the charging facility list Le in FIG.
- the system controller 20 After the charging facility comparison list shown in FIG. 7B is displayed, the system controller 20 preferably sets the charging facility Pe as a stop when any charging facility Pe is selected from the charging facility comparison list. To do. As described above, the system controller 20 can select the display of the charging facility comparison list on the selection route confirmation screen, so that the charging fee of the charging facility Pe around the selected route, the additional fee required for charging, and the like can be obtained. It can be presented to the user for comparison. Therefore, the user can flexibly select a facility to stop by for charging according to the charging facility comparison list.
- the system controller 20 has a plurality of charging facilities Pe around the first candidate route R1 when the charging facility Pe is a stoppage in step S107 of FIG.
- the specific charging facility Pi may be selected as a stopover with priority over the common charging facility Pc.
- the system controller 20 can select the facility with which the user is familiar as the charging facility Pe.
- the system controller 20 preferentially uses, for example, a facility with a low charge and additional charge or / and a facility close to the first candidate route R1 as a stopover. Determine.
- the system controller 20 may store the charging history at the charging facility Pe in the memory. For example, when the charging facility Pe is set as a stopover or destination and the vehicle arrives at the charging facility Pe, the system controller 20 stores the name of the charging facility Pe, the arrival date and time, etc. in the memory.
- the system controller 20 selects the specific charging facility Pi with a small number of chargings over the specific charging facility Pi with a large number of chargings, when selecting a stopover in step S107 of FIG. Thereby, the system controller 20 can suppress the specific charging facility Pi that performs charging from being excessively biased, and can distribute the burden of the specific charging facility Pi.
- the system controller 20 may select other specific charging facilities Pi as a stopover place in preference to the specific charging facilities Pi that have been charged within a predetermined time width. Good.
- the system controller 20 excludes the specific charging facility Pi that has been charged within a predetermined time width from the options of the stop.
- the system controller 20 can suppress excessively biasing the specific charging facility Pi that performs charging, and can distribute the burden of the specific charging facility Pi.
- the system controller 20 may perform the above-described process only for a personal facility or an acquaintance's house among the specific charging facilities Pi.
- the system controller 20 may notify the user of information on unpaid charging fees by screen output or voice output at a predetermined timing such as the end of the month.
- the system controller 20 displays a list of unpaid charging fees, payment deadlines, names of charging facilities Pe corresponding thereto, and the like.
- the system controller 20 makes it possible to set in advance on the registration screen or the like in FIG. 2 whether or not the charging facility Pe is paid on the spot, and all unpaid notifications are made based on the setting. It is determined whether or not. Thereby, the system controller 20 can make a user pay the charging fee smoothly.
- the system controller 20 may notify the user of information on the charging charge used at a predetermined timing such as the end of the month by screen output or audio output regardless of whether or not the payment has been made. .
- the specific charging facility Pi is set for each navigation device 1 and stored in the data storage unit 36.
- the navigation apparatus 1 may make it possible to set the unique charging facility Pi for each user and store it in the data storage unit 36.
- the navigation device 1 automatically identifies the user (driver) based on the user's input or by biometric authentication at the time of activation, and registers the specific charging facility Pi shown in FIG. 2 for each user. Accept. Moreover, the navigation apparatus 1 memorize
- step S110 to S112 in FIG. 3 the system controller 20 determines whether or not there is a charging permission when a route with the specific charging facility Pi as a stop is selected, and obtains the charging permission as necessary. Encouraged prior contact. In addition to this, the system controller 20 similarly determines whether or not there is a charging permission even when the specific charging facility Pi is set as the destination, and prompts prior communication to obtain the charging permission as necessary. May be.
- the present invention can be suitably applied to an in-vehicle navigation device, a PND (Personal Navigation Device), and other terminals having a navigation function.
- a PND Personal Navigation Device
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Abstract
A navigation device is designed to be installed in an electric vehicle or some other movable body powered by electricity, and includes a charging facility registration means, a storage unit and a route determination means. The charging facility registration means receives the registration of unique charging facility information which is information concerning charging facilities unique for the navigation device or each user. The storage unit stores the unique charging facility information as map data. The route determination means determines the candidate route for routing assistance, based on the map data.
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本発明は、ナビゲーション装置の制御技術に関する。
The present invention relates to a navigation device control technology.
従来から、ガソリンスタンドなどの給油ポイントを、地図画面上に表示するナビゲーション装置が知られている。例えば特許文献1には、電気自動車に搭載され、バッテリの残存容量、電気自動車の燃費、充電施設までの距離、及び充電施設から目的地までの距離に基づき充電施設での充電時間を算出し、当該充電時間を含む到着時間を表示するナビゲーション装置が開示されている。
Conventionally, navigation devices that display refueling points such as gas stations on a map screen are known. For example, Patent Document 1 calculates the charging time at the charging facility based on the remaining capacity of the battery, the fuel consumption of the electric vehicle, the distance to the charging facility, and the distance from the charging facility to the destination, mounted on the electric vehicle, A navigation device that displays arrival time including the charging time is disclosed.
電気自動車の場合、ガソリン車とは異なり、自宅や友人、知人宅などでも給電が可能である。従って、電気自動車の場合、ガソリン車におけるガソリンスタンドのように全ての運転者に共通の給電ポイント以外の給電ポイントも考慮して経路案内等を行う必要がある。
In the case of electric cars, unlike gasoline cars, power can be supplied at home, friends, and acquaintances. Therefore, in the case of an electric vehicle, it is necessary to perform route guidance or the like in consideration of power supply points other than power supply points common to all drivers, such as a gas station in a gasoline vehicle.
本発明は、上記のような課題を解決するためになされたものであり、運転者ごとに固有の給電ポイントを考慮して経路案内を行うことが可能なナビゲーション装置を提供することを目的とする。
The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a navigation device capable of performing route guidance in consideration of a power feeding point unique to each driver. .
請求項1に記載の発明は、電気を動力源とした移動体に搭載されたナビゲーション装置であって、当該ナビゲーション装置又は使用者ごとに固有の充電施設の情報である固有充電施設情報の登録を受け付ける充電施設登録手段と、前記固有充電施設情報を地図データとして記憶する記憶部と、前記地図データに基づき、経路案内を行うルートの候補を決定するルート決定手段と、を備えることを特徴とする。
The invention according to claim 1 is a navigation device mounted on a mobile body that uses electricity as a power source, and registration of specific charging facility information, which is information on a specific charging facility for each navigation device or user. Charging facility registration means for receiving, a storage unit for storing the unique charging facility information as map data, and route determination means for determining a route candidate for route guidance based on the map data. .
請求項9に記載の発明は、電気を動力源とした移動体に搭載され、記憶部を備えるナビゲーション装置により実行される制御方法であって、当該ナビゲーション装置又は使用者ごとに固有の充電施設の情報である固有充電施設情報の登録を受け付ける充電施設登録工程と、前記固有充電施設情報を地図データとして前記記憶部に記憶させる記憶工程と、前記地図データに基づき、経路案内を行うルートの候補を決定するルート決定工程と、を備えることを特徴とする。
The invention according to claim 9 is a control method executed by a navigation device that is mounted on a mobile body that uses electricity as a power source and that includes a storage unit. A charging facility registration step for receiving registration of specific charging facility information as information, a storage step for storing the specific charging facility information as map data in the storage unit, and route candidates for route guidance based on the map data. And a route determining step for determining.
請求項10に記載の発明は、電気を動力源とした移動体に搭載され、記憶部を備えるナビゲーション装置により搭載されて実行されるプログラムであって、当該ナビゲーション装置又は使用者ごとに固有の充電施設の情報である固有充電施設情報の登録を受け付ける充電施設登録手段、前記固有充電施設情報を地図データとして前記記憶部に記憶させる記憶手段、前記地図データに基づき、経路案内を行うルートの候補を決定するルート決定手段、として前記ナビゲーション装置を機能させることを特徴とする。
The invention according to claim 10 is a program that is mounted on a mobile body that uses electricity as a power source and that is executed by a navigation device that includes a storage unit, and that is unique to each navigation device or user. Charging facility registration means for receiving registration of specific charging facility information as facility information, storage means for storing the specific charging facility information as map data in the storage unit, and route candidates for route guidance based on the map data The navigation apparatus is made to function as a route determining means for determining.
本発明の1つの観点では、電気を動力源とした移動体に搭載されたナビゲーション装置であって、当該ナビゲーション装置又は使用者ごとに固有の充電施設の情報である固有充電施設情報の登録を受け付ける充電施設登録手段と、前記固有充電施設情報を地図データとして記憶する記憶部と、目的地が設定された場合、前記地図データに基づき、経路案内を行うルートの候補を決定するルート決定手段と、を備える。
In one aspect of the present invention, the navigation device is mounted on a mobile body that uses electricity as a power source, and registration of specific charging facility information, which is specific charging facility information for each navigation device or user, is accepted. A charging facility registration unit; a storage unit that stores the unique charging facility information as map data; and a route determination unit that determines a route candidate for performing route guidance based on the map data when a destination is set; Is provided.
上記のナビゲーション装置は、電気自動車などの電気を動力源とした移動体に搭載され、充電施設登録手段と、記憶部と、ルート決定手段と、を備える。充電施設登録手段は、ナビゲーション装置又は使用者ごとに固有の充電施設の情報である固有充電施設情報の登録を受け付ける。固有の充電施設は、例えば、知人宅、友人宅、勤務先の会社の施設などが該当する。記憶部は、固有充電施設情報を地図データとして記憶する。ルート決定手段は、地図データに基づき、経路案内を行うルートの候補を決定する。このように、ナビゲーション装置は、固有充電施設情報を地図データとして記憶させることで、より多くの情報に基づき経路案内を行うルートの候補を決定することができ、使用者の利便性を向上させることができる。
The above navigation device is mounted on a mobile body that uses electricity as a power source, such as an electric vehicle, and includes a charging facility registration unit, a storage unit, and a route determination unit. The charging facility registration means accepts registration of specific charging facility information, which is information on a charging facility specific to each navigation device or user. The specific charging facility is, for example, a friend's house, a friend's house, a facility of a company at work, or the like. The storage unit stores the unique charging facility information as map data. The route determining means determines a route candidate for route guidance based on the map data. In this way, the navigation device stores the unique charging facility information as map data, so that it can determine a route candidate for route guidance based on more information, and improve the convenience for the user. Can do.
上記のナビゲーション装置の一態様では、前記ルート決定手段は、指定された目的地に対するルートを検索するルート検索手段と、前記ルート検索手段により検索されたルートを走行すると仮定した場合に、前記移動体の充電状態に基づき充電施設に立寄る必要があるか否かを、前記検索されたルートごとに判定する充電判定手段と、前記充電判定手段が前記充電施設に立寄る必要があると判断したルートについて、前記地図データに基づき、当該ルートの周辺に充電施設があるか否かを判定する到着可能判定手段と、前記充電施設があると前記到着可能判定手段が判断した場合、当該充電施設を立寄地として通過するように前記ルートを変更する立寄地設定手段と、前記充電判定手段により前記充電施設に立寄る必要がないと判断されたルート、及び、前記立寄地設定手段により変更された前記ルートを、前記経路案内を行うルートの候補として決定する決定手段と、を備える。この態様では、ルート決定手段は、ルート検索手段と、充電判定手段と、到着可能判定手段と、立寄地設定手段と、決定手段と、を備える。ルート検索手段は、指定された目的地に対するルートを検索する。このルートは、複数存在してもよく、所定の規則に基づき個数の上限が設けられていてもよい。充電判定手段は、ルート検索手段により検索されたルートを走行すると仮定した場合に、充電施設に立寄る必要があるか否かをルートごとに判定する。走行可能判定手段は、充電施設に立寄る必要があると判断したルートについて、地図データに基づき、周辺に充電施設があるか否かを判定する。立寄地設定手段は、充電施設があると走行可能判定手段が判断した場合、当該充電施設を立寄地として通過するようにルートを変更する。この場合、立寄地として設定される充電施設には、充電施設登録手段により登録した固有の充電施設が含まれる。従って、ナビゲーション装置は、目的地までの走行可能なルートを増やし、より柔軟に使用者に候補となるルートの表示等をすることが可能になる。
In one aspect of the above navigation device, the route determination unit is configured to search for a route with respect to a designated destination, and when the mobile unit travels on the route searched by the route search unit, Whether or not it is necessary to stop at the charging facility based on the charging state of the charging determination means for each of the searched routes, and the route determined that the charging determination means needs to stop at the charging facility, Based on the map data, an arrival possibility determination means for determining whether or not there is a charging facility around the route, and when the arrival possibility determination means determines that there is the charging facility, the charging facility is used as a stopover It has been determined that there is no need to stop at the charging facility by the stoppage setting means for changing the route so as to pass and the charging determination means. Over DOO, and, the route that has been changed by the stop-off destination setting means, and a determination unit that determines as a candidate route to perform the route guidance. In this aspect, the route determination unit includes a route search unit, a charge determination unit, an arrival possibility determination unit, a stopover setting unit, and a determination unit. The route search means searches for a route for the designated destination. A plurality of routes may exist, and an upper limit of the number may be provided based on a predetermined rule. The charge determination unit determines, for each route, whether or not it is necessary to stop at the charging facility when it is assumed that the vehicle travels on the route searched by the route search unit. The travelability determining means determines whether there is a charging facility in the vicinity based on the map data for the route determined to need to stop at the charging facility. The stopover setting means changes the route so as to pass through the charging facility as a stopover when the travelability determining means determines that there is a charging facility. In this case, the charging facility set as a stopover includes the unique charging facility registered by the charging facility registration means. Therefore, the navigation device can increase the number of routes that can be traveled to the destination, and can more flexibly display candidate routes to the user.
上記のナビゲーション装置の他の一態様では、前記立寄地設定手段は、前記ルートの周辺に複数の充電施設がある場合、前記固有の充電施設を他の充電施設よりも優先的に立寄地として通過するように前記ルートを変更する。一般に、固有の充電施設は、運転者にとって他の公共の充電施設よりも親しみが多く、利用しやすい場合が多い。従って、ナビゲーション装置は、固有の充電施設を他の充電施設よりも優先的に立寄地として設定することで、使用者の利便性を向上させることができる。
In another aspect of the above navigation device, when there are a plurality of charging facilities around the route, the stoppage setting means passes through the specific charging facility as a stopover with priority over other charging facilities. The route is changed as follows. In general, unique charging facilities are more familiar to drivers and easier to use than other public charging facilities. Therefore, the navigation device can improve the convenience for the user by setting the unique charging facility as a stopover with priority over other charging facilities.
上記のナビゲーション装置の他の一態様では、前記経路案内を行うルートで、前記固有の充電施設が立寄地又は目的地として設定されていた場合、当該固有の充電施設の使用許可を得ているか否か判定する使用許可判定手段と、前記使用許可判定手段により前記使用許可を得ていないと判断した場合に、前記使用許可を促す使用許可促進手段と、をさらに備える。一般に、知人宅、会社の施設などの固有の充電施設では、使用許可が必要な場合がある。従って、ナビゲーション装置は、使用許可を得ていないと判断した場合に、使用許可を促すことで、使用者に円滑に移動体の充電を実行させることができる。
In another aspect of the above navigation device, if the specific charging facility is set as a stopover or destination in the route for performing the route guidance, whether or not use permission for the specific charging facility is obtained. A use permission determining means for determining whether or not the use permission determining means determines that the use permission has not been obtained, and a use permission promoting means for prompting the use permission. In general, use permission may be required in a specific charging facility such as an acquaintance's house or a company facility. Therefore, when it is determined that the use permission has not been obtained, the navigation device prompts the use permission to allow the user to smoothly charge the moving body.
上記のナビゲーション装置の他の一態様では、前記充電施設登録手段は、前記固有充電施設情報として、前記固有の充電施設の使用許可の有無の登録を受け付け、前記使用許可判定手段は、前記固有充電施設情報に基づき、前記固有の充電施設の使用許可を得ているか否か判定する。これにより、ナビゲーション装置は、充電施設の使用許可の有無を容易に把握することができる。
In another aspect of the above navigation device, the charging facility registration unit accepts registration of presence / absence of permission to use the specific charging facility as the specific charging facility information, and the use permission determination unit includes the specific charging facility. Based on the facility information, it is determined whether or not use permission for the specific charging facility is obtained. Thereby, the navigation apparatus can grasp | ascertain easily the presence or absence of use permission of a charging facility.
上記のナビゲーション装置の他の一態様では、特定のルートの周辺に存在する充電施設を前記地図データに基づき検索する充電施設検索手段と、前記充電施設検索手段により検索された充電施設のリストを表示する充電施設リスト表示手段と、をさらに備え、前記リストは、前記移動体の充電に要する料金及び当該料金の割引情報の表示欄が設けられている。この態様では、ナビゲーション装置は、ルートの周辺に存在する充電施設の充電料金及び割引情報のリストを使用者に提示することで、使用者がいずれの充電施設を利用すべきかの選択性を向上させることができる。
In another aspect of the above navigation device, a charging facility search means for searching for charging facilities existing around a specific route based on the map data, and a list of charging facilities searched by the charging facility search means are displayed. Charging facility list display means for displaying a charge required for charging the mobile unit and a display field for discount information on the charge. In this aspect, the navigation device presents the charging fee and discount information list of charging facilities existing around the route to the user, thereby improving the selectivity of which charging facility the user should use. be able to.
上記のナビゲーション装置の他の一態様では、前記リストは、さらに前記充電を行う際に付加的に要する料金の表示欄が設けられている。例えば、充電施設は、有料道内のパーキングエリアや有料駐車場のサービスとして提供されている場合がある。従って、この場合には、有料道に入るための料金や有料駐車場を使用するための料金が付加的に必要になる。従って、この態様では、ナビゲーション装置は、充電施設で付加的、間接的に要する料金を上述のリストにさらに表示させることで、いずれの充電施設を利用すべきかの選択性をさらに向上させることができる。
In another aspect of the above navigation device, the list is further provided with a display column for a charge that is additionally required when the charging is performed. For example, the charging facility may be provided as a service of a parking area in a toll road or a toll parking lot. Therefore, in this case, a fee for entering the toll road and a fee for using the toll parking lot are additionally required. Therefore, in this aspect, the navigation apparatus can further improve the selectivity of which charging facility should be used by further displaying in the above-mentioned list the charges that are additionally and indirectly required at the charging facility. .
上記のナビゲーション装置の他の一態様では、前記固有の充電施設を使用した履歴を前記記憶部に記憶させる使用履歴記憶手段をさらに備え、前記ルート決定手段は、前記地図データ及び前記履歴に基づき、前記経路案内を行うルートの候補を決定する。このようにすることで、ナビゲーション装置は、経路案内を行うルートの候補を決定する際に、例えば特定の固有の充電施設に偏ったルート設定を行うのを防ぐことができ、特定の友人宅などに過度に負担がかかるのを抑制することができる。
In another aspect of the navigation device, the navigation device further includes a use history storage unit that stores a history of using the specific charging facility in the storage unit, and the route determination unit is based on the map data and the history, A route candidate for performing the route guidance is determined. By doing in this way, the navigation device can prevent, for example, setting a route biased toward a specific charging facility when determining a route candidate for route guidance, such as a specific friend's house It is possible to prevent an excessive burden from being applied.
本発明の他の観点では、電気を動力源とした移動体に搭載され、記憶部を備えるナビゲーション装置により実行される制御方法であって、当該ナビゲーション装置又は使用者ごとに固有の充電施設の情報である固有充電施設情報の登録を受け付ける充電施設登録工程と、前記固有充電施設情報を地図データとして前記記憶部に記憶させる記憶工程と、前記地図データに基づき、経路案内を行うルートの候補を決定するルート決定工程と、を備える。ナビゲーション装置は、この方法を用いることで、より多くの情報に基づき経路案内を行うルートの候補を決定することができ、使用者の利便性を向上させることができる。
In another aspect of the present invention, the control method is executed by a navigation device that is mounted on a mobile body that uses electricity as a power source and includes a storage unit, and is information on a charging facility that is unique to each navigation device or user. A charging facility registration step for receiving registration of specific charging facility information, a storage step for storing the specific charging facility information in the storage unit as map data, and a route candidate for route guidance is determined based on the map data A route determining step. By using this method, the navigation device can determine route candidates for route guidance based on more information, and can improve the convenience for the user.
本発明のさらに別の観点では、電気を動力源とした移動体に搭載され、記憶部を備えるナビゲーション装置により搭載されて実行されるプログラムであって、当該ナビゲーション装置又は使用者ごとに固有の充電施設の情報である固有充電施設情報の登録を受け付ける充電施設登録手段、前記固有充電施設情報を地図データとして前記記憶部に記憶させる記憶手段、前記地図データに基づき、経路案内を行うルートの候補を決定するルート決定手段、として前記ナビゲーション装置を機能させる。ナビゲーション装置は、このプログラムを搭載し実行することで、より多くの情報に基づき経路案内を行うルートの候補を決定することができ、使用者の利便性を向上させることができる。好適には、上記プログラムは、記憶媒体に記憶される。
According to still another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a program that is mounted on a mobile body that uses electricity as a power source and that is executed by a navigation device that includes a storage unit, and that is unique to each navigation device or user. Charging facility registration means for receiving registration of specific charging facility information as facility information, storage means for storing the specific charging facility information as map data in the storage unit, and route candidates for route guidance based on the map data The navigation device is caused to function as route determination means for determining. By installing and executing this program, the navigation device can determine route candidates for route guidance based on more information, and can improve the convenience for the user. Preferably, the program is stored in a storage medium.
以下、図面を参照して本発明の好適な実施例について説明する。以後では、「使用者」とは、車両の運転者の他、車両の乗員も含むものとする。さらに、「目的地」とは、使用者がナビゲーション装置1に設定した経路案内の目的地を指し、「立寄地」とは、使用者が目的地の途中で立ち寄る地点として設定した地点を指す。また、「施設」とは、建物や設備の他、目的地等として設定され得る地点を指す。
Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Hereinafter, the “user” includes a vehicle occupant as well as a vehicle driver. Furthermore, the “destination” refers to the destination of route guidance set by the user in the navigation device 1, and the “stop” refers to a point set as a point where the user stops in the middle of the destination. The “facility” refers to a point that can be set as a destination in addition to buildings and equipment.
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図1は、電気を動力源として走行する車両(以後、単に「車両」と呼ぶ。)に搭載されるナビゲーション装置1の概略構成を示す。図1に示すように、ナビゲーション装置1は、自立測位装置10、GPS受信機18、システムコントローラ20、ディスクドライブ31、データ記憶ユニット36、通信用インタフェース37、通信装置38、表示ユニット40、音声出力ユニット50及び入力装置60を備える。 [Schematic configuration]
FIG. 1 shows a schematic configuration of anavigation apparatus 1 mounted on a vehicle that travels using electricity as a power source (hereinafter simply referred to as “vehicle”). As shown in FIG. 1, the navigation device 1 includes a self-supporting positioning device 10, a GPS receiver 18, a system controller 20, a disk drive 31, a data storage unit 36, a communication interface 37, a communication device 38, a display unit 40, a voice output. A unit 50 and an input device 60 are provided.
図1は、電気を動力源として走行する車両(以後、単に「車両」と呼ぶ。)に搭載されるナビゲーション装置1の概略構成を示す。図1に示すように、ナビゲーション装置1は、自立測位装置10、GPS受信機18、システムコントローラ20、ディスクドライブ31、データ記憶ユニット36、通信用インタフェース37、通信装置38、表示ユニット40、音声出力ユニット50及び入力装置60を備える。 [Schematic configuration]
FIG. 1 shows a schematic configuration of a
自立測位装置10は、加速度センサ11、角速度センサ12及び距離センサ13を備える。加速度センサ11は、例えば圧電素子からなり、車両の加速度を検出し、加速度データを出力する。角速度センサ12は、例えば振動ジャイロからなり、車両の方向変換時における車両の角速度を検出し、角速度データ及び相対方位データを出力する。距離センサ13は、車両の車輪の回転に伴って発生されているパルス信号からなる車速パルスを計測する。
The self-supporting positioning device 10 includes an acceleration sensor 11, an angular velocity sensor 12, and a distance sensor 13. The acceleration sensor 11 is made of, for example, a piezoelectric element, detects vehicle acceleration, and outputs acceleration data. The angular velocity sensor 12 is composed of, for example, a vibrating gyroscope, detects the angular velocity of the vehicle when the direction of the vehicle is changed, and outputs angular velocity data and relative azimuth data. The distance sensor 13 measures a vehicle speed pulse composed of a pulse signal generated with the rotation of the vehicle wheel.
GPS受信機18は、複数のGPS衛星から、測位用データを含む下り回線データを搬送する電波19を受信する。測位用データは、緯度及び経度情報等から車両の絶対的な位置を検出するために用いられる。
The GPS receiver 18 receives radio waves 19 carrying downlink data including positioning data from a plurality of GPS satellites. The positioning data is used to detect the absolute position of the vehicle from latitude and longitude information.
システムコントローラ20は、インタフェース21、CPU(Central Processing Unit)22、ROM(Read Only Memory)23及びRAM(Random Access Memory)24を含んでおり、ナビゲーション装置1全体の制御を行う。そして、システムコントローラ20は、後述する処理を行い、本発明における充電施設登録手段、ルート決定手段、使用許可判定手段、使用許可促進手段、充電施設検索手段、充電施設リスト表示手段、使用履歴記憶手段に相当する。
The system controller 20 includes an interface 21, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 22, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 23, and a RAM (Random Access Memory) 24, and controls the entire navigation device 1. Then, the system controller 20 performs processing to be described later, and charging facility registration means, route determination means, use permission determination means, use permission promotion means, charging facility search means, charging facility list display means, use history storage means in the present invention. It corresponds to.
インタフェース21は、加速度センサ11、角速度センサ12及び距離センサ13並びにGPS受信機18とのインタフェース動作を行う。そして、これらから、車速パルス、加速度データ、相対方位データ、角速度データ、GPS測位データ、絶対方位データ等をシステムコントローラ20に入力する。CPU22は、予め用意されたプログラムを実行することにより、システムコントローラ20全体を制御する。ROM23は、システムコントローラ20を制御する制御プログラム等が格納された図示しない不揮発性メモリ等を有する。RAM24は、入力装置60を介して使用者により予め設定された経路データ等の各種データを読み出し可能に格納したり、CPU22に対してワーキングエリアを提供したりする。なお、これらのシステムコントローラ20の各要素が実行する具体的な処理については、後述する。
The interface 21 performs an interface operation with the acceleration sensor 11, the angular velocity sensor 12, the distance sensor 13, and the GPS receiver 18. From these, vehicle speed pulses, acceleration data, relative azimuth data, angular velocity data, GPS positioning data, absolute azimuth data, and the like are input to the system controller 20. The CPU 22 controls the entire system controller 20 by executing a program prepared in advance. The ROM 23 includes a nonvolatile memory (not shown) in which a control program for controlling the system controller 20 is stored. The RAM 24 stores various data such as route data preset by the user via the input device 60 so as to be readable, and provides a working area to the CPU 22. Specific processing executed by each element of the system controller 20 will be described later.
システムコントローラ20、CD-ROMドライブ又はDVD-ROMドライブなどのディスクドライブ31、データ記憶ユニット36、通信用インタフェース37、表示ユニット40、音声出力ユニット50及び入力装置60は、バスライン30を介して相互に接続されている。
A system controller 20, a disk drive 31 such as a CD-ROM drive or a DVD-ROM drive, a data storage unit 36, a communication interface 37, a display unit 40, an audio output unit 50 and an input device 60 are mutually connected via a bus line 30. It is connected to the.
ディスクドライブ31は、システムコントローラ20の制御の下、CD又はDVDといったディスク33から、音楽データ、映像データなどのコンテンツデータを読み出し、出力する。なお、ディスクドライブ31は、CD-ROMドライブ又はDVD-ROMドライブのうち、いずれか一方としてもよいし、CD及びDVDコンパチブルのドライブとしてもよい。
The disk drive 31 reads and outputs content data such as music data and video data from a disk 33 such as a CD or DVD under the control of the system controller 20. The disk drive 31 may be either a CD-ROM drive or a DVD-ROM drive, or may be a CD and DVD compatible drive.
データ記憶ユニット36は、例えば、HDDなどにより構成され、地図データなどのナビゲーション処理に用いられる各種データを記憶するユニットである。特に、データ記憶ユニット36は、車両の充電を行うための充電施設(以後、「充電施設Pe」と呼ぶ。)の名称、位置、料金等の情報(以後、「充電施設情報Ip」と呼ぶ。)を記憶する。後述するように、充電施設Peは、全ての運転者が料金の支払い等により共通して利用可能な、データ記憶ユニット36に予め記憶されている充電施設(以後、「共通充電施設Pc」と呼ぶ。)と、ナビゲーション装置1の使用者が個別に設定する使用者に固有な充電施設(以後、「固有充電施設Pi」と呼ぶ。)とに分類される。即ち、データ記憶ユニット36は、共通充電施設Pcの情報を製品入荷時点等で予め記憶すると共に、固有充電施設Piの情報(以後、「固有充電施設情報Ipi」と呼ぶ。)を使用者の入力に基づき記憶する。固有充電施設情報Ipiをナビゲーション装置1に登録する方法については後述する。
The data storage unit 36 is configured by, for example, an HDD or the like, and stores various data used for navigation processing such as map data. In particular, the data storage unit 36 is referred to as information (hereinafter referred to as “charging facility information Ip”) such as the name, position, and charge of a charging facility (hereinafter referred to as “charging facility Pe”) for charging the vehicle. ) Is memorized. As will be described later, the charging facility Pe is a charging facility (hereinafter referred to as “common charging facility Pc”) stored in advance in the data storage unit 36 that can be commonly used by all drivers by paying a fee. )) And charging facilities unique to the user set by the user of the navigation device 1 (hereinafter referred to as “unique charging facility Pi”). That is, the data storage unit 36 stores information on the common charging facility Pc in advance at the time of arrival of the product and the information on the specific charging facility Pi (hereinafter referred to as “specific charging facility information Ipi”). Remember based on. A method for registering the unique charging facility information Ipi in the navigation device 1 will be described later.
通信装置38は、例えば、FMチューナやビーコンレシーバ、携帯電話や専用の通信カードなどにより構成され、VICSセンタ、又は各車両の走行履歴を蓄積管理して渋滞情報を提供するサーバなどから配信される渋滞情報その他交通情報を電波39より取得する。また、通信装置38は、車両から蓄電装置(バッテリ)の残容量の情報を受信する。インタフェース37は、通信装置38のインタフェース動作を行い、交通情報をシステムコントローラ20等に入力する。
The communication device 38 includes, for example, an FM tuner, a beacon receiver, a mobile phone, a dedicated communication card, and the like, and is distributed from a VICS center or a server that accumulates and manages the travel history of each vehicle and provides traffic information. Congestion information and other traffic information are acquired from the radio wave 39. Communication device 38 also receives information on the remaining capacity of the power storage device (battery) from the vehicle. The interface 37 performs an interface operation of the communication device 38 and inputs traffic information to the system controller 20 or the like.
表示ユニット40は、システムコントローラ20の制御の下、各種表示データをディスプレイなどの表示装置に表示する。具体的には、システムコントローラ20は、データ記憶ユニット36から地図データを読み出す。表示ユニット40は、システムコントローラ20によってデータ記憶ユニット36から読み出された地図データなどを表示画面上に表示する。表示ユニット40は、バスライン30を介してCPU22から送られる制御データに基づいて表示ユニット40全体の制御を行うグラフィックコントローラ41と、VRAM(Video RAM)等のメモリからなり即時表示可能な画像情報を一時的に記憶するバッファメモリ42と、グラフィックコントローラ41から出力される画像データに基づいて、液晶、CRT(Cathode Ray Tube)等のディスプレイ44を表示制御する表示制御部43と、ディスプレイ44とを備える。ディスプレイ44は、画像表示部として機能し、例えば対角5~10インチ程度の液晶表示装置等からなり、車内のフロントパネル付近に装着される。
The display unit 40 displays various display data on a display device such as a display under the control of the system controller 20. Specifically, the system controller 20 reads map data from the data storage unit 36. The display unit 40 displays the map data read from the data storage unit 36 by the system controller 20 on the display screen. The display unit 40 includes a graphic controller 41 that controls the entire display unit 40 based on control data sent from the CPU 22 via the bus line 30 and a memory such as a VRAM (Video RAM), and can display image information that can be displayed immediately. A buffer memory 42 that temporarily stores, a display control unit 43 that controls display of a display 44 such as a liquid crystal or a CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) based on image data output from the graphic controller 41, and a display 44 are provided. . The display 44 functions as an image display unit, and includes, for example, a liquid crystal display device having a diagonal size of about 5 to 10 inches and is mounted near the front panel in the vehicle.
音声出力ユニット50は、システムコントローラ20の制御の下、CD-ROMドライブ31又はDVD-ROM32、若しくはRAM24等からバスライン30を介して送られる音声デジタルデータのD/A(Digital to Analog)変換を行うD/Aコンバータ51と、D/Aコンバータ51から出力される音声アナログ信号を増幅する増幅器(AMP)52と、増幅された音声アナログ信号を音声に変換して車内に出力するスピーカ53とを備えて構成されている。
The audio output unit 50 performs D / A (Digital to Analog) conversion of audio digital data sent from the CD-ROM drive 31, DVD-ROM 32, RAM 24, or the like via the bus line 30 under the control of the system controller 20. A D / A converter 51 to perform, an amplifier (AMP) 52 that amplifies the audio analog signal output from the D / A converter 51, and a speaker 53 that converts the amplified audio analog signal into sound and outputs the sound into the vehicle. It is prepared for.
入力装置60は、各種コマンドやデータを入力するための、キー、スイッチ、ボタン、リモコン、音声入力装置等から構成されている。入力装置60は、車内に搭載された当該車載用電子システムの本体のフロントパネルやディスプレイ44の周囲に配置される。また、ディスプレイ44がタッチパネル方式の場合、ディスプレイ44の表示画面上に設けられたタッチパネルも入力装置60として機能する。
The input device 60 includes keys, switches, buttons, a remote controller, a voice input device, and the like for inputting various commands and data. The input device 60 is disposed around the front panel and the display 44 of the main body of the in-vehicle electronic system mounted in the vehicle. When the display 44 is a touch panel system, the touch panel provided on the display screen of the display 44 also functions as the input device 60.
[第1実施形態]
次に、第1実施形態でシステムコントローラ20が実行する処理について具体的に説明する。概略的には、システムコントローラ20は、固有充電施設情報Ipiの登録を受け付けると共に、固有充電施設情報Ipiを加えた充電施設情報Ipを参照し、経路案内を行うルートの候補を決定する。これにより、システムコントローラ20は、使用者の利便性を向上させる。以下、この具体例について説明する。 [First Embodiment]
Next, processing executed by thesystem controller 20 in the first embodiment will be specifically described. Schematically, the system controller 20 accepts registration of the specific charging facility information Ipi and refers to the charging facility information Ip to which the specific charging facility information Ipi is added to determine a route candidate for route guidance. Thereby, the system controller 20 improves a user's convenience. This specific example will be described below.
次に、第1実施形態でシステムコントローラ20が実行する処理について具体的に説明する。概略的には、システムコントローラ20は、固有充電施設情報Ipiの登録を受け付けると共に、固有充電施設情報Ipiを加えた充電施設情報Ipを参照し、経路案内を行うルートの候補を決定する。これにより、システムコントローラ20は、使用者の利便性を向上させる。以下、この具体例について説明する。 [First Embodiment]
Next, processing executed by the
(固有充電施設情報Ipiの登録)
まず、固有充電施設情報Ipiの登録方法について図2を参照して説明する。図2は、施設情報を登録する際に表示される表示画面(以後、「施設情報登録画面」と呼ぶ。)の具体例を示す。即ち、図2に示す施設情報登録画面は、使用者が施設情報を登録する際、使用者が所定の操作を行うことでナビゲーション装置1に表示させる画面の一例である。 (Registration of unique charging facility information Ipi)
First, the registration method of the specific charging facility information Ipi will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 2 shows a specific example of a display screen (hereinafter referred to as “facility information registration screen”) displayed when facility information is registered. That is, the facility information registration screen shown in FIG. 2 is an example of a screen that is displayed on thenavigation device 1 when the user performs a predetermined operation when the user registers the facility information.
まず、固有充電施設情報Ipiの登録方法について図2を参照して説明する。図2は、施設情報を登録する際に表示される表示画面(以後、「施設情報登録画面」と呼ぶ。)の具体例を示す。即ち、図2に示す施設情報登録画面は、使用者が施設情報を登録する際、使用者が所定の操作を行うことでナビゲーション装置1に表示させる画面の一例である。 (Registration of unique charging facility information Ipi)
First, the registration method of the specific charging facility information Ipi will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 2 shows a specific example of a display screen (hereinafter referred to as “facility information registration screen”) displayed when facility information is registered. That is, the facility information registration screen shown in FIG. 2 is an example of a screen that is displayed on the
図2の施設情報登録画面は、名称等の各設定項目を設定する際に選択される設定ボタン401乃至406を有する。また、各設定ボタン401乃至406の隣には、各設定ボタン401乃至406によって設定された内容を示す設定表示欄411乃至416が設けられている。なお、設定ボタン401乃至406が選択された場合、システムコントローラ20は、図示しない入力画面を別途表示し、使用者からの入力を受け付ける。
The facility information registration screen in FIG. 2 includes setting buttons 401 to 406 that are selected when setting each setting item such as a name. Next to the setting buttons 401 to 406, setting display fields 411 to 416 indicating the contents set by the setting buttons 401 to 406 are provided. When the setting buttons 401 to 406 are selected, the system controller 20 separately displays an input screen (not shown) and accepts input from the user.
具体的には、設定ボタン401は、登録する対象となる施設(登録対象施設)の施設名称を登録する際に選択されるボタンである。ここでは、設定表示欄411は、登録対象施設の施設名称が「XXXさんの家」と設定されていることを示している。設定ボタン402は、登録対象施設の名称のふりがなを登録する際に選択されるボタンである。設定表示欄412は、当該ふりがなが「XXXさんのいえ」と設定されていることを示している。設定ボタン403は、地図表示画面上で表示されるアイコンを設定する際に選択されるボタンである。設定表示欄413は、「♪」が登録対象施設のアイコンとして設定されていることを示している。設定ボタン404は、登録対象施設が充電施設Peであるか否かを設定する際に選択されるボタンである。設定表示欄414は、登録対象施設が充電施設Peであることを示している。即ち、この場合、登録対象施設は、固有充電施設Piとなる。設定ボタン405は、登録対象施設で車両の充電を行った場合の充電料金に関する情報を登録する際に選択されるボタンである。設定表示欄415は、当該充電料金が300円であり、深夜料金が1/3割引きであることを示している。設定ボタン406は、登録対象施設で車両を充電する使用許可を得ているか否かを登録する際に選択されるボタンである。設定表示欄416は、登録対象施設で充電する使用許可があることを示している。
Specifically, the setting button 401 is a button that is selected when registering a facility name of a facility to be registered (a facility to be registered). Here, the setting display field 411 indicates that the facility name of the facility to be registered is set as “XXX's house”. The setting button 402 is a button that is selected when registering the phonetic name of the facility to be registered. The setting display field 412 indicates that the phonetic is set as “No. XXX”. A setting button 403 is a button selected when setting an icon displayed on the map display screen. The setting display column 413 indicates that “♪” is set as the icon of the registration target facility. The setting button 404 is a button that is selected when setting whether or not the registration target facility is the charging facility Pe. The setting display field 414 indicates that the registration target facility is the charging facility Pe. That is, in this case, the registration target facility is the specific charging facility Pi. The setting button 405 is a button that is selected when registering information related to a charging fee when a vehicle is charged at a registration target facility. The setting display column 415 indicates that the charge charge is 300 yen and the late-night charge is 1/3 discount. The setting button 406 is a button that is selected when registering whether or not use permission to charge the vehicle is obtained at the registration target facility. The setting display field 416 indicates that there is a use permission for charging at the registration target facility.
このように、システムコントローラ20は、施設情報登録画面に、設定ボタン404乃至406を設けることで、登録対象施設が充電施設Peであるか否かの情報、充電料金に関する情報、及び充電する使用許可の有無の情報を使用者に入力させることができる。これにより、システムコントローラ20は、固有充電施設Piの登録を可能にし、当該固有充電施設Piを用いた経路案内をすることができる。これにより、システムコントローラ20は、使用者の利便性を向上させることができる。
As described above, the system controller 20 provides the setting buttons 404 to 406 on the facility information registration screen, so that information on whether or not the registration target facility is the charging facility Pe, information on the charging fee, and use permission for charging. The user can input information on the presence or absence of Thereby, the system controller 20 enables registration of the specific charging facility Pi and can perform route guidance using the specific charging facility Pi. Thereby, the system controller 20 can improve a user's convenience.
(ルート探索)
次に、固有充電施設情報Ipiを利用したルート探索について図3を参照して説明する。図3は、使用者が目的地を指定した場合に、現在地から目的地へのルートの候補を表示するためにシステムコントローラ20が実行する処理手順の一例である。システムコントローラ20は、図3に示す処理を、使用者から目的地が指定された際に実行する。以後では、「第2候補ルートR2」とは、使用者に提示される現在地から目的地までのルートの候補(以後、「最終候補ルート」と呼ぶ。)を選定する際に対象となるルートであって、車両がルート上の充電施設Peを利用することにより、又は充電せずに走行可能なルートを指す。また、「第1候補ルートR1」とは、第2候補ルートR2を選定する際に対象となる、現在地から目的地までにとり得るルートの候補を指す。 (Route search)
Next, route search using the specific charging facility information Ipi will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 is an example of a processing procedure executed by thesystem controller 20 in order to display a candidate route from the current location to the destination when the user designates the destination. The system controller 20 executes the process shown in FIG. 3 when a destination is designated by the user. Hereinafter, the “second candidate route R2” is a route that is a target when selecting a route candidate (hereinafter referred to as “final candidate route”) from the current location to the destination presented to the user. Thus, it refers to a route in which the vehicle can travel by using the charging facility Pe on the route or without charging. The “first candidate route R1” refers to a candidate route that can be taken from the current location to the destination, which is a target when the second candidate route R2 is selected.
次に、固有充電施設情報Ipiを利用したルート探索について図3を参照して説明する。図3は、使用者が目的地を指定した場合に、現在地から目的地へのルートの候補を表示するためにシステムコントローラ20が実行する処理手順の一例である。システムコントローラ20は、図3に示す処理を、使用者から目的地が指定された際に実行する。以後では、「第2候補ルートR2」とは、使用者に提示される現在地から目的地までのルートの候補(以後、「最終候補ルート」と呼ぶ。)を選定する際に対象となるルートであって、車両がルート上の充電施設Peを利用することにより、又は充電せずに走行可能なルートを指す。また、「第1候補ルートR1」とは、第2候補ルートR2を選定する際に対象となる、現在地から目的地までにとり得るルートの候補を指す。 (Route search)
Next, route search using the specific charging facility information Ipi will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 is an example of a processing procedure executed by the
まず、システムコントローラ20は、第1候補ルートR1の探索を行う(ステップS101)。システムコントローラ20は、例えば、地図データに基づき現在地から目的地までの取り得るルートのうち、走行距離に基づき限定した所定個数のルートを第1候補ルートR1として選定する。
First, the system controller 20 searches for the first candidate route R1 (step S101). For example, the system controller 20 selects, as the first candidate route R1, a predetermined number of routes that are limited based on the travel distance among the possible routes from the current location to the destination based on the map data.
次に、システムコントローラ20は、各第1候補ルートR1の走行予定距離(以後、「ルート別走行予定距離Dr」と呼ぶ。)を算出する(ステップS102)。そして、システムコントローラ20は、車両の走行可能距離(以後、「走行可能距離Dlim」と呼ぶ。)を算出する(ステップS103)。具体的には、システムコントローラ20は、車両に搭載された蓄電装置の残容量及び車両の燃費に基づき所定の式又はマップを参照して走行可能距離Dlimを算出する。上述の燃費は、データ記憶ユニット36又はROM23(以後、単に「メモリ」と呼ぶ。)に予め記憶されていてもよく、過去の走行距離と消費した電気量とに基づきシステムコントローラ20が算出したものであってもよい。
Next, the system controller 20 calculates the planned travel distance of each first candidate route R1 (hereinafter referred to as “route-specific travel planned distance Dr”) (step S102). Then, the system controller 20 calculates a travelable distance of the vehicle (hereinafter referred to as “travelable distance Dlim”) (step S103). Specifically, system controller 20 calculates travelable distance Dlim with reference to a predetermined formula or map based on the remaining capacity of the power storage device mounted on the vehicle and the fuel consumption of the vehicle. The fuel consumption described above may be stored in advance in the data storage unit 36 or the ROM 23 (hereinafter simply referred to as “memory”), and is calculated by the system controller 20 based on the past travel distance and the amount of electricity consumed. It may be.
次に、システムコントローラ20は、各第1候補ルートR1を充電せずに走行可能か否か判断する(ステップS104)。具体的には、システムコントローラ20は、走行可能距離Dlimがルート別走行予定距離Dr以上であるか否か判定する。これにより、システムコントローラ20は、各第1候補ルートR1を走行した場合に充電施設Peを立寄地として充電を行う必要があるか否か判定する。
Next, the system controller 20 determines whether or not it is possible to travel without charging each first candidate route R1 (step S104). Specifically, the system controller 20 determines whether the travelable distance Dlim is greater than or equal to the route-specific travel planned distance Dr. Thus, the system controller 20 determines whether or not it is necessary to perform charging with the charging facility Pe as a stop when the first candidate route R1 is traveled.
そして、システムコントローラ20は、所定の第1候補ルートR1が充電せずに走行可能なルートであると判断した場合(ステップS104;Yes)、即ち、走行可能距離Dlimがルート別走行予定距離Dr以上であると判断した場合、当該第1候補ルートR1を第2候補ルートR2に指定する(ステップS105)。即ち、システムコントローラ20は、当該第1候補ルートR1を走行可能なルートとして認定する。
When the system controller 20 determines that the predetermined first candidate route R1 is a route that can be traveled without charging (step S104; Yes), that is, the travelable distance Dlim is greater than or equal to the planned travel distance Dr by route. When it is determined that the first candidate route R1 is designated as the second candidate route R2 (step S105). That is, the system controller 20 recognizes the first candidate route R1 as a travelable route.
一方、システムコントローラ20は、所定の第1候補ルートR1が充電せずに走行するのは不可能なルートであると判断した場合(ステップS104;No)、即ち、走行可能距離Dlimがルート別走行予定距離Drより小さいと判断した場合、当該第1候補ルートR1の周辺に充電施設Peがあるか否か判定する(ステップS106)。ここで、「周辺」とは、例えば対象となるルートから所定距離以内の場所を指す。従って、システムコントローラ20は、この場合、例えば当該第1候補ルートR1から所定距離以内の施設を検索し、検索した施設中に充電施設Peが存在するか否か判定する。これにより、システムコントローラ20は、当該第1候補ルートR1が走行可能なルートか否か判定する。
On the other hand, when the system controller 20 determines that the predetermined first candidate route R1 is a route that cannot be traveled without charging (step S104; No), that is, the travelable distance Dlim is traveled by route. If it is determined that the distance is smaller than the planned distance Dr, it is determined whether or not there is a charging facility Pe around the first candidate route R1 (step S106). Here, the “periphery” refers to a place within a predetermined distance from the target route, for example. Accordingly, in this case, for example, the system controller 20 searches for a facility within a predetermined distance from the first candidate route R1, and determines whether or not the charging facility Pe exists in the searched facility. Thereby, the system controller 20 determines whether or not the first candidate route R1 is a travelable route.
そして、システムコントローラ20は、第1候補ルートR1の周辺に充電施設Peが存在すると判断した場合(ステップS106;Yes)、当該充電施設Peを立寄地とした第2候補ルートR2を生成する(ステップS107)。即ち、この場合、システムコントローラ20は、上述の第1候補ルートR1を、当該充電施設Peを通過するルートに変更する。そして、システムコントローラ20は、当該充電施設Peで車両の充電を行うと仮定した場合には、当該ルートは走行可能であると判断する。好適には、立寄地に設定される充電施設Peは、現在地から当該充電施設Peまでの走行距離が走行可能距離Dim以下のものに限られる。
If the system controller 20 determines that the charging facility Pe exists around the first candidate route R1 (step S106; Yes), the system controller 20 generates a second candidate route R2 with the charging facility Pe as a stoppage (step). S107). That is, in this case, the system controller 20 changes the first candidate route R1 described above to a route that passes through the charging facility Pe. Then, when it is assumed that the vehicle is charged at the charging facility Pe, the system controller 20 determines that the route can travel. Preferably, the charging facility Pe set as a stopover is limited to a traveling distance from the current location to the charging facility Pe that is equal to or less than the travelable distance Dim.
ここで、システムコントローラ20は、固有充電施設Piを充電施設Peに含めてステップS106及びステップS107の処理を実行している。これにより、システムコントローラ20は、走行可能な候補ルートの数を増やし、使用者の利便性を向上させることができる。
Here, the system controller 20 includes the unique charging facility Pi in the charging facility Pe and executes the processing of step S106 and step S107. Thereby, the system controller 20 can increase the number of candidate routes that can be traveled and can improve the convenience for the user.
なお、システムコントローラ20は、複数の充電施設Peが立寄地として設定可能な場合、例えば、所定の規則に基づき又は無作為に、1の充電施設Peを選択して立寄地に設定する。第1候補ルートR1の周辺に複数の充電施設Peが存在する場合については、さらに第2実施形態で詳しく説明する。
Note that when a plurality of charging facilities Pe can be set as the stop-off places, the system controller 20 selects and sets one charging facility Pe as a stop-off place based on a predetermined rule or at random. The case where there are a plurality of charging facilities Pe around the first candidate route R1 will be further described in detail in the second embodiment.
一方、システムコントローラ20は、第1候補ルートR1の周辺に充電施設Peが存在しないと判断した場合(ステップS106;No)、ステップS108へ処理を進める。即ち、この場合、システムコントローラ20は、当該第1候補ルートR1が走行可能なルートではないと判断する。
On the other hand, when the system controller 20 determines that there is no charging facility Pe around the first candidate route R1 (step S106; No), the process proceeds to step S108. That is, in this case, the system controller 20 determines that the first candidate route R1 is not a travelable route.
そして、システムコントローラ20は、全ての第1候補ルートR1についてステップS104の処理を実行したか否か判定する(ステップS108)。そして、システムコントローラ20は、全ての第1候補ルートR1についてステップS104の処理を実行したと判断した場合(ステップS108:Yes)、ステップS109へ処理を進める。一方、システムコントローラ20は、ステップS104を実行していない第1候補ルートR1が存在すると判断した場合(ステップS108;No)、当該第1候補ルートR1についてステップS104の処理を実行する。
Then, the system controller 20 determines whether or not the process of step S104 has been executed for all the first candidate routes R1 (step S108). When the system controller 20 determines that the process of step S104 has been executed for all the first candidate routes R1 (step S108: Yes), the process proceeds to step S109. On the other hand, when the system controller 20 determines that there is a first candidate route R1 for which step S104 has not been executed (step S108; No), the system controller 20 executes the process of step S104 for the first candidate route R1.
次にステップS109以降の処理について説明する。システムコントローラ20は、第2候補ルートR2に基づきルート選択画面を表示すると共に、ユーザ操作に基づき表示画面を遷移させる(ステップS109)。具体的には、システムコントローラ20は、第2候補ルートR2から距離、道幅、有料道路の有無等の種々の観点から最終候補ルートを選定し、ルート選択画面を表示する。また、システムコントローラ20は、入力装置60からの入力に基づき、適宜表示画面を変更する。ステップS109で表示する表示画面の具体例については、後述する(画面表示例)で詳しく説明する。これにより、システムコントローラ20は、使用者に経路案内を行うルートを選択させる。
Next, processing after step S109 will be described. The system controller 20 displays a route selection screen based on the second candidate route R2, and changes the display screen based on a user operation (step S109). Specifically, the system controller 20 selects the final candidate route from various viewpoints such as the distance, road width, and presence / absence of a toll road from the second candidate route R2, and displays a route selection screen. Further, the system controller 20 changes the display screen as appropriate based on the input from the input device 60. A specific example of the display screen displayed in step S109 will be described in detail later (screen display example). As a result, the system controller 20 causes the user to select a route for route guidance.
次に、システムコントローラ20は、固有充電施設Piを立寄地としたルートが選択されたか否か判定する(ステップS110)。即ち、システムコントローラ20は、使用者が走行するルートとして選択した経路案内の対象となるルート(以後、「経路案内ルートRd」とも呼ぶ。)がステップS107で固有充電施設Piを立寄地として設定されたものであるか否か判定する。そして、システムコントローラ20は、固有充電施設Piを立寄地としたルートが経路案内ルートRdとして選択されたと判断した場合(ステップS110;Yes)、当該固有充電施設Piの充電許可があるか否か判定する(ステップS111)。例えば、システムコントローラ20は、当該固有充電施設Piの登録情報として、設定ボタン406により充電許可があると設定されているか否か判断する。そして、システムコントローラ20は、当該固有充電施設Piについて充電許可があると判断した場合(ステップS111;Yes)、フローチャートの処理を終了する。一方、システムコントローラ20は、当該固有充電施設Piについて充電許可がないと判断した場合(ステップS111;No)、充電許可を得るための固有充電施設Piの連絡先を表示し、事前連絡を行うように促す(ステップS112)。ここで、連絡先とは、例えば電話番号、メールアドレスなどが該当する。これにより、システムコントローラ20は、使用者に充電施設Peを円滑に利用させることができる。
Next, the system controller 20 determines whether or not a route having the specific charging facility Pi as a stopover has been selected (step S110). In other words, the system controller 20 sets a route (hereinafter also referred to as “route guidance route Rd”) as a route guidance target selected as a route traveled by the user in step S107 as the specific charging facility Pi as a stop. It is determined whether or not If the system controller 20 determines that the route having the specific charging facility Pi as the stoppage has been selected as the route guidance route Rd (step S110; Yes), the system controller 20 determines whether or not the specific charging facility Pi has permission to charge. (Step S111). For example, the system controller 20 determines whether or not charging permission is set by the setting button 406 as the registration information of the specific charging facility Pi. If the system controller 20 determines that there is a charge permission for the specific charging facility Pi (step S111; Yes), the process of the flowchart ends. On the other hand, if the system controller 20 determines that there is no charging permission for the specific charging facility Pi (step S111; No), the system controller 20 displays the contact information of the specific charging facility Pi for obtaining the charging permission, and makes a prior contact. (Step S112). Here, the contact information corresponds to, for example, a telephone number or an e-mail address. Thereby, the system controller 20 can make the user use the charging facility Pe smoothly.
一方、システムコントローラ20は、固有充電施設Piを立寄地としたルートが経路案内ルートRdとして選択されていないと判断した場合(ステップS110;No)、フローチャートの処理を終了する。
On the other hand, when the system controller 20 determines that the route having the specific charging facility Pi as the stoppage has not been selected as the route guidance route Rd (step S110; No), the processing of the flowchart ends.
(画面表示例)
次に、上述のステップS109でシステムコントローラ20が表示ユニット40に表示させる画面表示例について図4、図5を参照して説明する。 (Example of screen display)
Next, an example of a screen display that thesystem controller 20 displays on the display unit 40 in step S109 described above will be described with reference to FIGS.
次に、上述のステップS109でシステムコントローラ20が表示ユニット40に表示させる画面表示例について図4、図5を参照して説明する。 (Example of screen display)
Next, an example of a screen display that the
図4(a)は、使用者が目的地を設定した際に表示される候補ルートを確認し選択する画面(以後、「ルート選択画面」と呼ぶ。)の一例である。図4(a)に示すように、ルート選択画面は、左側の地図表示領域420に各候補ルート「R421」乃至「R425」を表示すると共に、地図表示領域420の右側の選択画面には各候補ルートR421乃至R425を選択するためのボタン「421」乃至「425」を表示する。また、ルート選択画面は、充電料金を比較するためのボタン426をさらに備える。なお、アイコン「Ig」は、目的地の場所を表示するアイコンであり、アイコン「In」は、現在地の場所を表示するアイコンである。
FIG. 4A is an example of a screen for confirming and selecting a candidate route displayed when the user sets a destination (hereinafter referred to as “route selection screen”). As shown in FIG. 4A, the route selection screen displays the candidate routes “R421” to “R425” in the map display area 420 on the left side, and each candidate on the selection screen on the right side of the map display area 420. Buttons “421” to “425” for selecting the routes R421 to R425 are displayed. The route selection screen further includes a button 426 for comparing charging charges. The icon “Ig” is an icon that displays the location of the destination, and the icon “In” is an icon that displays the location of the current location.
ここで、ボタン421乃至426について補足説明する。「距離優先」と表示されたボタン421は、第2候補ルートR2のうち最もルート別走行予定距離Drが短い候補ルートR421を経路案内ルートRdとして選択するためのボタンである。また、「有料道優先」と表示されたボタン422は、第2候補ルートR2のうち最も有料道の割合又は距離が長い候補ルートR422を経路案内ルートRdとして選択するためのボタンである。「一般道優先」と表示されたボタン423は、第2候補ルートR2のうち一般道の割合又は距離が長い候補ルートR423を経路案内ルートRdとして選択するためのボタンである。「道幅優先」と表示されたボタン424は、第2候補ルートR2のうち道幅が狭い道路を含む割合が最も小さい候補ルートR423を経路案内ルートRdとして選択するためのボタンである。「料金優先」と表示されたボタン425は、第2候補ルートR2のうち料金が最もかからない候補ルートR425を経路案内ルートRdとして選択するためのボタンである。「充電料金比較」と表示されたボタン426は、後述する図5(b)のリストを表示させる際に選択されるボタンである。
Here, the buttons 421 to 426 will be supplementarily described. The button 421 displayed as “distance priority” is a button for selecting, as the route guidance route Rd, the candidate route R421 having the shortest route-specific travel distance Dr out of the second candidate routes R2. In addition, the button 422 displayed as “toll road priority” is a button for selecting, as the route guidance route Rd, the candidate route R422 having the longest toll road distance or distance among the second candidate routes R2. The button 423 displayed as “general road priority” is a button for selecting, as the route guidance route Rd, the candidate route R423 having a long general road ratio or distance from the second candidate route R2. The button 424 displayed as “Road width priority” is a button for selecting, as the route guidance route Rd, the candidate route R423 having the smallest ratio including the road having the narrow road width among the second candidate routes R2. The button 425 displayed as “price priority” is a button for selecting, as the route guidance route Rd, the candidate route R425 with the lowest charge among the second candidate routes R2. A button 426 displayed as “Compare charging charges” is a button selected when displaying a list of FIG. 5B described later.
図4(b)は、ボタン421乃至425のうちいずれかが選択された場合に表示される確認画面(以後、「選択ルート確認画面」と呼ぶ。)の一例である。図4(b)では、一例として、図4(a)でボタン425が選択された場合について示している。図4(b)の選択ルート確認画面は、左側の地図表示領域420に経路案内ルートRdとして選択された候補ルートR425を表示すると共に、地図表示領域420の右側の選択画面には各種機能に対応するボタン「435」乃至「437」が表示されている。なお、アイコン「It」は、立寄地として設定された充電施設Peの場所を表示するアイコンである。
FIG. 4B is an example of a confirmation screen (hereinafter referred to as a “selected route confirmation screen”) displayed when any one of the buttons 421 to 425 is selected. FIG. 4B shows a case where the button 425 is selected in FIG. 4A as an example. The selected route confirmation screen of FIG. 4B displays the candidate route R425 selected as the route guidance route Rd in the map display region 420 on the left side, and the selection screen on the right side of the map display region 420 supports various functions. Buttons “435” to “437” are displayed. The icon “It” is an icon that displays the location of the charging facility Pe set as a stopover.
ここで、ボタン435乃至437の機能について説明する。「案内開始」と表示されたボタン435は、地図表示領域420に表示されたルート選択画面で選択されたルート(以後、「選択ルート」と呼ぶ。)を経路案内ルートRdとして確定する際に選択されるボタンである。「ルート情報」と表示されたボタン436は、選択ルートの詳細情報を確認する画面(以後、「ルート情報確認画面」と呼ぶ。)を表示させる際に選択されるボタンである。「経由地設定」と表示されたボタン437は、選択ルートに経由したい地点を新たに追加する際に選択されるボタンである。
Here, the functions of the buttons 435 to 437 will be described. The button 435 displayed as “guidance start” is selected when the route selected on the route selection screen displayed in the map display area 420 (hereinafter referred to as “selected route”) is determined as the route guidance route Rd. Button. The button 436 displayed as “route information” is a button selected when displaying a screen for confirming detailed information of the selected route (hereinafter referred to as “route information confirmation screen”). A button 437 displayed as “route setting” is a button that is selected when a point to be routed through the selected route is newly added.
図5(a)は、ルート情報確認画面の一例である。図5(a)に示すように、ルート情報確認画面には、選択ルートが経由する道路の種類、長さ、料金についての情報が詳細に示されている。また、図5(a)に示すルート情報確認画面では、立寄地として設定された固有充電施設Piの情報が提示されている。具体的には、当該固有充電施設Piを示すアイコン「♪」、当該固有充電施設Piの名称「友人宅」、当該固有充電施設Piの充電料金「300円」、当該固有充電施設Piの割引情報「深夜1/3」が立寄地の情報として提示されている。
FIG. 5A shows an example of a route information confirmation screen. As shown in FIG. 5A, the route information confirmation screen shows details about the type, length, and fee of the road through which the selected route passes. In addition, in the route information confirmation screen shown in FIG. 5A, information on the specific charging facility Pi set as a stopover is presented. Specifically, the icon “♪” indicating the specific charging facility Pi, the name of the specific charging facility Pi “friend's house”, the charging fee “300 yen” of the specific charging facility Pi, and discount information of the specific charging facility Pi “Midnight 1/3” is presented as information on the stopover.
図5(b)は、各候補ルートR421乃至R425で立寄地として設定された充電施設Peの各種情報を比較するためのリスト(以後、「充電施設比較リスト」と呼ぶ。)の一例である。図5(b)に示す充電施設比較リストは、図4(a)のルート選択画面で「充電料金表示」と表示されたボタン426が選択された場合に表示される。
FIG. 5B is an example of a list (hereinafter referred to as “charging facility comparison list”) for comparing various pieces of information of the charging facilities Pe set as stop-by places in the candidate routes R421 to R425. The charging facility comparison list shown in FIG. 5B is displayed when the button 426 displayed as “Charge charge display” is selected on the route selection screen of FIG.
充電施設比較リストは、候補ルート表示欄「L1」と、充電施設名称表示欄「L2」と、距離表示欄「L3」と、到着時間表示欄「L4」と、充電料金表示欄「L5」と、割引情報表示欄「L6」と、付加料金表示欄「L7」と、を備える。候補ルート表示欄L1は、図4(a)の各候補ルートR421乃至R425に対応する名称を表示する欄である。充電施設名称表示欄L2は、各候補ルートR421乃至R425の立寄地として設定されている充電施設Peの名称を表示する欄である。距離表示欄L3は、立寄地である充電施設Peまでの走行距離を表示する欄である。到着時間表示欄L4は、立寄地である充電施設Peまでの到着時間を表示する欄である。充電料金表示欄L5は、充電施設Peで規定されている充電料金を表示する欄である。割引情報表示欄L6は、充電料金の割引情報を表示する欄である。例えば、割引情報表示欄L6は、「深夜1/3」と表示した場合、当該充電施設Peが深夜の時間帯で充電料金が1/3だけ割引きになることを示す。付加料金表示欄L7は、充電を行う際に付加的にかかる料金を表示する欄である。例えば、図5(b)に示す「一般道優先ルート」の場合、車両は「駐車場C」に駐車した際のサービスとして充電を行うため、充電料金は無料である一方、駐車料金として一時間あたり500円かかることを示している。また、「道幅優先ルート」の場合、車両は高速道路内の「パーキングエリアD」に立寄ることで充電を行うため、高速道路料金として700円別途かかることを示している。
The charging facility comparison list includes a candidate route display field “L1”, a charging facility name display field “L2”, a distance display field “L3”, an arrival time display field “L4”, and a charging fee display field “L5”. , A discount information display field “L6” and an additional charge display field “L7” are provided. The candidate route display column L1 is a column for displaying names corresponding to the candidate routes R421 to R425 in FIG. The charging facility name display column L2 is a column that displays the name of the charging facility Pe set as a stopover for each candidate route R421 to R425. The distance display column L3 is a column that displays the travel distance to the charging facility Pe, which is a stopover. The arrival time display field L4 is a field for displaying the arrival time to the charging facility Pe, which is a stopover. The charge fee display column L5 is a column for displaying a charge fee defined by the charging facility Pe. The discount information display column L6 is a column for displaying discount information on the charging fee. For example, when the discount information display field L6 displays “Midnight 1/3”, it indicates that the charging facility Pe is discounted by 1/3 in the late-night time zone. The additional charge display column L7 is a column for displaying an additional charge when charging. For example, in the case of the “general road priority route” shown in FIG. 5B, since the vehicle is charged as a service when parked in the “parking lot C”, the charging fee is free, while the parking fee is one hour. It costs 500 yen per person. In addition, in the case of the “road width priority route”, since the vehicle is charged by stopping at “parking area D” in the expressway, it indicates that it costs 700 yen separately as an expressway fee.
このように、システムコントローラ20は、ルート選択画面で充電施設比較リストの表示を選択可能にすることで、使用者に各候補ルートR421乃至R425の充電料金や充電の際に要する付加料金等のリストを提示することができ、使用者の利便性を向上させることができる。例えば、使用者は、「距離優先ルート」と「料金優先ルート」とのいずれを選択するか決定する際、深夜であれば「距離優先ルート」の充電料金が1/3割引きになることから「距離優先ルート」を選択し、深夜以外であれば充電施設Peまでの走行距離が短い「料金優先ルート」選択するなどの柔軟な選択が可能になる。
In this manner, the system controller 20 enables the user to select the display of the charging facility comparison list on the route selection screen, so that the user can list the charging fee of each candidate route R421 to R425 and the additional fee required for charging. Can be presented, and the convenience of the user can be improved. For example, when the user decides between “distance priority route” and “fee priority route”, the charge for “distance priority route” is discounted by 1/3 at midnight. If “distance priority route” is selected, and it is other than midnight, a flexible selection such as selecting “price priority route” having a short travel distance to the charging facility Pe becomes possible.
[第2実施形態]
次に、第2実施形態でシステムコントローラ20が実行する処理について説明する。システムコントローラ20は、第1実施形態に加え、使用者が選択した候補ルートの周辺に複数の充電施設Peが存在する場合、これらの充電施設情報Ipeを操作により表示可能にする。これにより、システムコントローラ20は、利便性をさらに向上させる。 [Second Embodiment]
Next, processing executed by thesystem controller 20 in the second embodiment will be described. In addition to the first embodiment, when there are a plurality of charging facilities Pe around the candidate route selected by the user, the system controller 20 enables display of these charging facility information Ipe by operation. Thereby, the system controller 20 further improves convenience.
次に、第2実施形態でシステムコントローラ20が実行する処理について説明する。システムコントローラ20は、第1実施形態に加え、使用者が選択した候補ルートの周辺に複数の充電施設Peが存在する場合、これらの充電施設情報Ipeを操作により表示可能にする。これにより、システムコントローラ20は、利便性をさらに向上させる。 [Second Embodiment]
Next, processing executed by the
これについて、図6、図7を参照して具体的に説明する。なお、第1実施形態と同様の部分は適宜その説明を省略する。
This will be specifically described with reference to FIGS. Note that the description of the same parts as in the first embodiment is omitted as appropriate.
図6は、第2実施形態に係る選択ルート確認画面の一例を示す。図6に示す選択ルート確認画面は、図4(b)に示す第1実施形態に係る選択ルート確認画面に加え、さらにボタン438、439が設けられている。図6に示す選択ルート確認画面は、図4(a)に示すルート選択画面のボタン421乃至425のいずれかが選択された場合に表示される。
FIG. 6 shows an example of a selection route confirmation screen according to the second embodiment. The selection route confirmation screen shown in FIG. 6 is further provided with buttons 438 and 439 in addition to the selection route confirmation screen according to the first embodiment shown in FIG. The selected route confirmation screen shown in FIG. 6 is displayed when any of the buttons 421 to 425 on the route selection screen shown in FIG. 4A is selected.
「周辺施設情報」と表示されたボタン438は、地図表示領域420内に表示された選択ルート(ここでは、候補ルートR423)の周辺施設を検索する際に選択されるボタンである。検索可能な周辺施設には、「飲食施設」、「観光施設」、「充電施設」など様々なジャンルが存在する。なお、ここで、「周辺」とは、例えば選択ルートから所定距離以内の場所を指す。
The button 438 displayed as “neighboring facility information” is a button that is selected when searching for the surrounding facility of the selected route (in this case, the candidate route R423) displayed in the map display area 420. There are various genres of peripheral facilities that can be searched, such as “food and beverage facilities”, “tourism facilities”, and “charging facilities”. Here, “periphery” refers to a place within a predetermined distance from the selected route, for example.
「充電施設比較」と表示されたボタン439は、選択ルートの周辺にある充電施設Peの充電料金等のリストである充電施設比較リストを表示させる際に選択されるボタンである。なお、ここで、「周辺」とは、例えば選択ルートから所定距離以内の場所を指す。
The button 439 displayed as “Charge Facility Comparison” is a button that is selected when displaying a charging facility comparison list that is a list of charging charges and the like of the charging facilities Pe around the selected route. Here, “periphery” refers to a place within a predetermined distance from the selected route, for example.
図7(a)は、選択ルートの周辺に存在する充電施設Peの位置を確認する表示画面例の一例である。図7(a)に示す画面は、ボタン438が選択された後、さらに周辺施設のジャンルとして「充電施設」が選択された際に表示される。図7(a)に示す画面は、地図表示領域420と、充電施設リスト表示領域440とを備える。充電施設リスト表示領域440には、選択ルートの周辺に存在する充電施設Peのリストである充電施設リストLeと、充電施設リストLeの各表示欄のうち、画面に表示される表示欄を変更するためのスクロールバーSBとが備えられている。
FIG. 7A is an example of a display screen example for confirming the position of the charging facility Pe existing around the selected route. The screen shown in FIG. 7A is displayed when “charging facility” is selected as the genre of the surrounding facility after the button 438 is selected. The screen shown in FIG. 7A includes a map display area 420 and a charging facility list display area 440. In the charging facility list display area 440, among the charging facility list Le that is a list of charging facilities Pe existing around the selected route and the display columns of the charging facility list Le, the display column displayed on the screen is changed. And a scroll bar SB.
図7(a)に示すように、充電施設リストLeの各表示欄には、充電施設Peの名称及びこれらの場所を地図表示領域420で表すためのアイコンがそれぞれ表示されている。そして、充電施設リストLeの各表示欄のうち、いずれかが選択された場合、地図表示領域420上に、選択された表示欄に対応する充電施設Peの場所が所定のアイコンで表される。図7(a)では、「知人宅J」が選択され、これに対応するアイコンが地図表示領域420に表示されている。そして、その後、選択された充電施設Peが立寄地として設定される。このように、システムコントローラ20は、選択ルートの周辺に充電施設Peが複数存在した場合に、使用者にいずれの充電施設Peを立寄地とするか柔軟に選択させることができる。
As shown in FIG. 7 (a), the name of the charging facility Pe and an icon for representing these locations in the map display area 420 are displayed in each display column of the charging facility list Le. When any one of the display fields of the charging facility list Le is selected, the location of the charging facility Pe corresponding to the selected display field is displayed on the map display area 420 with a predetermined icon. In FIG. 7A, “acquaintance house J” is selected, and an icon corresponding to this is displayed in the map display area 420. Thereafter, the selected charging facility Pe is set as a stopover. Thus, when there are a plurality of charging facilities Pe around the selected route, the system controller 20 can allow the user to flexibly select which charging facility Pe is a stopover.
図7(b)は、図6でボタン439が選択された際に画面上に表示される充電比較リストの一例である。図7(b)に示す充電施設比較リストは、充電施設名称表示欄L2と、距離表示欄L3と、到着時間表示欄L4と、充電料金表示欄L5と、割引情報表示欄L6と、付加料金表示欄L7とを備える。充電施設名称表示欄L2は、選択ルートの周辺に存在する充電施設Peの名称を表示する欄である。距離表示欄L3は、各充電施設Peまでの走行距離を表示する欄である。到着時間表示欄L4は、各充電施設Peまでの到着時間を表示する欄である。充電料金表示欄L5は、各充電施設Peで規定されている充電料金を表示する欄である。割引情報表示欄L6は、上述の充電料金の割引情報を表示する欄である。付加料金表示欄L7は、充電を行う際に付加的にかかる料金を表示する欄である。なお、充電施設比較リストは、図7(a)の充電施設リストLeと同様、スクロールバーSBなどにより表示対象となる充電施設Peを変更可能であってもよい。
FIG. 7B is an example of a charge comparison list displayed on the screen when the button 439 is selected in FIG. The charging facility comparison list shown in FIG. 7B includes a charging facility name display field L2, a distance display field L3, an arrival time display field L4, a charge charge display field L5, a discount information display field L6, and an additional charge. And a display field L7. The charging facility name display column L2 is a column that displays the name of the charging facility Pe existing around the selected route. The distance display column L3 is a column that displays the travel distance to each charging facility Pe. The arrival time display column L4 is a column for displaying the arrival time to each charging facility Pe. The charge charge display column L5 is a column for displaying a charge charge defined by each charging facility Pe. The discount information display field L6 is a field for displaying discount information on the above-mentioned charging fee. The additional charge display column L7 is a column for displaying an additional charge when charging. In the charging facility comparison list, the charging facility Pe to be displayed may be changed by a scroll bar SB or the like, similarly to the charging facility list Le in FIG.
図7(b)に示す充電施設比較リストの表示後、好適には、システムコントローラ20は、充電施設比較リストからいずれかの充電施設Peが選択された場合、当該充電施設Peを立寄地として設定する。このように、システムコントローラ20は、選択ルート確認画面で充電施設比較リストの表示を選択可能にすることで、選択ルートの周辺にある充電施設Peの充電料金や充電の際に要する付加料金等を使用者に提示して比較させることができる。従って、使用者は、充電施設比較リストに従い充電を行うために立寄る施設を柔軟に選択することができる。
After the charging facility comparison list shown in FIG. 7B is displayed, the system controller 20 preferably sets the charging facility Pe as a stop when any charging facility Pe is selected from the charging facility comparison list. To do. As described above, the system controller 20 can select the display of the charging facility comparison list on the selection route confirmation screen, so that the charging fee of the charging facility Pe around the selected route, the additional fee required for charging, and the like can be obtained. It can be presented to the user for comparison. Therefore, the user can flexibly select a facility to stop by for charging according to the charging facility comparison list.
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以下、上述の実施例に好適な変形例について説明する。以下の変形例は、任意に組み合わせて上述の実施例に適用してもよい。 [Modification]
Hereinafter, modified examples suitable for the above-described embodiments will be described. The following modifications may be applied in any combination to the above-described embodiments.
以下、上述の実施例に好適な変形例について説明する。以下の変形例は、任意に組み合わせて上述の実施例に適用してもよい。 [Modification]
Hereinafter, modified examples suitable for the above-described embodiments will be described. The following modifications may be applied in any combination to the above-described embodiments.
(変形例1)
システムコントローラ20は、第1実施形態又は第2実施形態に加え、図3のステップS107で充電施設Peを立寄地とする際に、第1候補ルートR1の周辺に充電施設Peが複数存在した場合には、固有充電施設Piを共通充電施設Pcよりも優先的に立寄地として選択してもよい。これにより、システムコントローラ20は、使用者が親しみのある施設を充電施設Peとして選択することができる。 (Modification 1)
In addition to the first embodiment or the second embodiment, thesystem controller 20 has a plurality of charging facilities Pe around the first candidate route R1 when the charging facility Pe is a stoppage in step S107 of FIG. In this case, the specific charging facility Pi may be selected as a stopover with priority over the common charging facility Pc. Thereby, the system controller 20 can select the facility with which the user is familiar as the charging facility Pe.
システムコントローラ20は、第1実施形態又は第2実施形態に加え、図3のステップS107で充電施設Peを立寄地とする際に、第1候補ルートR1の周辺に充電施設Peが複数存在した場合には、固有充電施設Piを共通充電施設Pcよりも優先的に立寄地として選択してもよい。これにより、システムコントローラ20は、使用者が親しみのある施設を充電施設Peとして選択することができる。 (Modification 1)
In addition to the first embodiment or the second embodiment, the
なお、システムコントローラ20は、固有充電施設Piがさらに複数存在した場合には、例えば、充電料金及び付加料金が安い施設、又は/及び、第1候補ルートR1から近い施設を優先的に立寄地として定める。
In addition, when there are a plurality of unique charging facilities Pi, the system controller 20 preferentially uses, for example, a facility with a low charge and additional charge or / and a facility close to the first candidate route R1 as a stopover. Determine.
(変形例2)
第1実施形態又は第2実施形態に加え、システムコントローラ20は、充電施設Peでの充電履歴をメモリに記憶してもよい。例えば、システムコントローラ20は、充電施設Peが立寄地又は目的地に設定され、当該充電施設Peに車両が到着した場合に、当該充電施設Peの名称、到着した日時等をメモリに記憶させる。 (Modification 2)
In addition to the first embodiment or the second embodiment, thesystem controller 20 may store the charging history at the charging facility Pe in the memory. For example, when the charging facility Pe is set as a stopover or destination and the vehicle arrives at the charging facility Pe, the system controller 20 stores the name of the charging facility Pe, the arrival date and time, etc. in the memory.
第1実施形態又は第2実施形態に加え、システムコントローラ20は、充電施設Peでの充電履歴をメモリに記憶してもよい。例えば、システムコントローラ20は、充電施設Peが立寄地又は目的地に設定され、当該充電施設Peに車両が到着した場合に、当該充電施設Peの名称、到着した日時等をメモリに記憶させる。 (Modification 2)
In addition to the first embodiment or the second embodiment, the
以下、充電履歴を利用した制御の例を説明する。
Hereinafter, an example of control using the charging history will be described.
第1の例では、システムコントローラ20は、図3のステップS107で立寄地を選択する場合、充電回数が少ない固有充電施設Piを充電回数が多い固有充電施設Piよりも優先して選択する。これにより、システムコントローラ20は、充電を行う固有充電施設Piが過度に偏るのを抑制することができ、固有充電施設Piの負担を分散させることができる。また、システムコントローラ20は、これに代えて、又はこれに加え、所定時間幅以内に充電を行った固有充電施設Piよりも、その他の固有充電施設Piを優先して立寄地として選択してもよい。例えば、システムコントローラ20は、所定時間幅以内に充電を行った固有充電施設Piを、立寄地とする選択肢から除外する。これによっても、システムコントローラ20は、充電を行う固有充電施設Piが過度に偏るのを抑制することができ、固有充電施設Piの負担を分散させることができる。なお、システムコントローラ20は、固有充電施設Piのうち、個人の施設又は知人宅のみを対象に、上述の処理を行ってもよい。
In the first example, the system controller 20 selects the specific charging facility Pi with a small number of chargings over the specific charging facility Pi with a large number of chargings, when selecting a stopover in step S107 of FIG. Thereby, the system controller 20 can suppress the specific charging facility Pi that performs charging from being excessively biased, and can distribute the burden of the specific charging facility Pi. Alternatively, in addition to or in addition to this, the system controller 20 may select other specific charging facilities Pi as a stopover place in preference to the specific charging facilities Pi that have been charged within a predetermined time width. Good. For example, the system controller 20 excludes the specific charging facility Pi that has been charged within a predetermined time width from the options of the stop. Also by this, the system controller 20 can suppress excessively biasing the specific charging facility Pi that performs charging, and can distribute the burden of the specific charging facility Pi. In addition, the system controller 20 may perform the above-described process only for a personal facility or an acquaintance's house among the specific charging facilities Pi.
第2の例では、システムコントローラ20は、月末などの所定のタイミングで、未払いの充電料金の情報を画面出力又は音声出力により使用者に通知してもよい。例えば、システムコントローラ20は、未払いの充電料金、支払い期限、及びこれに対応する充電施設Peの名称等をリスト表示する。この場合、システムコントローラ20は、例えば、充電料金の支払いがその場で行われる充電施設Peであるか否かを予め図2の登録画面等で設定可能にし、当該設定に基づき未払いの通知をすべきか否かを判定する。これにより、システムコントローラ20は、使用者に円滑に充電料金の支払いを実行させることができる。また、上述の例に代えて、システムコントローラ20は、月末などの所定のタイミングで、未払いか否かに関わらず使用した充電料金の情報を画面出力又は音声出力により使用者に通知してもよい。
In the second example, the system controller 20 may notify the user of information on unpaid charging fees by screen output or voice output at a predetermined timing such as the end of the month. For example, the system controller 20 displays a list of unpaid charging fees, payment deadlines, names of charging facilities Pe corresponding thereto, and the like. In this case, for example, the system controller 20 makes it possible to set in advance on the registration screen or the like in FIG. 2 whether or not the charging facility Pe is paid on the spot, and all unpaid notifications are made based on the setting. It is determined whether or not. Thereby, the system controller 20 can make a user pay the charging fee smoothly. Further, instead of the above-described example, the system controller 20 may notify the user of information on the charging charge used at a predetermined timing such as the end of the month by screen output or audio output regardless of whether or not the payment has been made. .
(変形例3)
第1実施形態又は第2実施形態では、固有充電施設Piは、ナビゲーション装置1ごとに設定され、データ記憶ユニット36に記憶された。これに代えて、ナビゲーション装置1は、固有充電施設Piを使用者ごとに設定可能にし、データ記憶ユニット36に記憶してもよい。 (Modification 3)
In the first embodiment or the second embodiment, the specific charging facility Pi is set for eachnavigation device 1 and stored in the data storage unit 36. Instead of this, the navigation apparatus 1 may make it possible to set the unique charging facility Pi for each user and store it in the data storage unit 36.
第1実施形態又は第2実施形態では、固有充電施設Piは、ナビゲーション装置1ごとに設定され、データ記憶ユニット36に記憶された。これに代えて、ナビゲーション装置1は、固有充電施設Piを使用者ごとに設定可能にし、データ記憶ユニット36に記憶してもよい。 (Modification 3)
In the first embodiment or the second embodiment, the specific charging facility Pi is set for each
この場合、ナビゲーション装置1は、起動時に、使用者の入力に基づき又は生体認証等により自動的に使用者(運転者)を識別し、使用者ごとに図2に示す固有充電施設Piの登録を受け付ける。また、ナビゲーション装置1は、使用者ごとに固有充電施設Piを記憶し、使用者ごとに経路案内に使用する。これによって、ナビゲーション装置1は、使用者ごとに固有充電施設Piを管理及び活用し、使用者ごとにより柔軟な経路案内を実現することができる。
In this case, the navigation device 1 automatically identifies the user (driver) based on the user's input or by biometric authentication at the time of activation, and registers the specific charging facility Pi shown in FIG. 2 for each user. Accept. Moreover, the navigation apparatus 1 memorize | stores the specific charge plant | facility Pi for every user, and uses it for route guidance for every user. Thereby, the navigation apparatus 1 can manage and utilize the specific charging facility Pi for each user, and can realize more flexible route guidance for each user.
(変形例4)
図3のステップS110乃至S112では、システムコントローラ20は、固有充電施設Piを立寄地としたルートが選択された場合に、充電許可があるか否か判定し、必要に応じて充電許可を得るための事前連絡を促した。これに加え、システムコントローラ20は、固有充電施設Piが目的地に設定された場合にも、同様に充電許可があるか否か判定し、必要に応じて充電許可を得るための事前連絡を促してもよい。 (Modification 4)
In steps S110 to S112 in FIG. 3, thesystem controller 20 determines whether or not there is a charging permission when a route with the specific charging facility Pi as a stop is selected, and obtains the charging permission as necessary. Encouraged prior contact. In addition to this, the system controller 20 similarly determines whether or not there is a charging permission even when the specific charging facility Pi is set as the destination, and prompts prior communication to obtain the charging permission as necessary. May be.
図3のステップS110乃至S112では、システムコントローラ20は、固有充電施設Piを立寄地としたルートが選択された場合に、充電許可があるか否か判定し、必要に応じて充電許可を得るための事前連絡を促した。これに加え、システムコントローラ20は、固有充電施設Piが目的地に設定された場合にも、同様に充電許可があるか否か判定し、必要に応じて充電許可を得るための事前連絡を促してもよい。 (Modification 4)
In steps S110 to S112 in FIG. 3, the
本発明は、車載用ナビゲーション装置、PND(Personal Navigation Device)、その他ナビゲーション機能を有する端末に好適に適用することができる。
The present invention can be suitably applied to an in-vehicle navigation device, a PND (Personal Navigation Device), and other terminals having a navigation function.
1 ナビゲーション装置
10 自立測位装置
18 GPS受信機
20 システムコントローラ
22 CPU
36 データ記憶ユニット
38 通信装置
40 表示ユニット
44 ディスプレイ
60 入力装置 DESCRIPTION OFSYMBOLS 1 Navigation apparatus 10 Self-supporting positioning apparatus 18 GPS receiver 20 System controller 22 CPU
36Data storage unit 38 Communication device 40 Display unit 44 Display 60 Input device
10 自立測位装置
18 GPS受信機
20 システムコントローラ
22 CPU
36 データ記憶ユニット
38 通信装置
40 表示ユニット
44 ディスプレイ
60 入力装置 DESCRIPTION OF
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Claims (11)
- 電気を動力源とした移動体に搭載されたナビゲーション装置であって、
当該ナビゲーション装置又は使用者ごとに固有の充電施設の情報である固有充電施設情報の登録を受け付ける充電施設登録手段と、
前記固有充電施設情報を地図データとして記憶する記憶部と、
前記地図データに基づき、経路案内を行うルートの候補を決定するルート決定手段と、
を備えることを特徴とするナビゲーション装置。 A navigation device mounted on a moving body using electricity as a power source,
Charging facility registration means for receiving registration of specific charging facility information, which is information on a specific charging facility for each navigation device or user,
A storage unit for storing the unique charging facility information as map data;
Route determining means for determining route candidates for route guidance based on the map data;
A navigation device comprising: - 前記ルート決定手段は、
指定された目的地に対するルートを検索するルート検索手段と、
前記ルート検索手段により検索されたルートを走行すると仮定した場合に、前記移動体の充電状態に基づき充電施設に立寄る必要があるか否かを、前記検索されたルートごとに判定する充電判定手段と、
前記充電判定手段が前記充電施設に立寄る必要があると判断したルートについて、前記地図データに基づき、当該ルートの周辺に充電施設があるか否かを判定する走行可能判定手段と、
前記充電施設があると前記走行可能判定手段が判断した場合、当該充電施設を立寄地として通過するように前記ルートを変更する立寄地設定手段と、
前記充電判定手段により前記充電施設に立寄る必要がないと判断されたルート、及び、前記立寄地設定手段により変更された前記ルートを、前記経路案内を行うルートの候補として決定する決定手段と、
を備えることを特徴とする請求項1に記載のナビゲーション装置。 The route determining means includes
A route search means for searching for a route to a specified destination;
When it is assumed that the vehicle travels on the route searched by the route search means, charging determination means for determining whether or not it is necessary to stop at a charging facility based on the charging state of the mobile body for each searched route. ,
For the route that the charging determination means determines that it is necessary to stop by the charging facility, based on the map data, a travelability determination unit that determines whether there is a charging facility around the route, and
Stop location setting means for changing the route to pass the charging facility as a stop when the travel facility determination means determines that there is the charging facility;
A route that is determined not to need to stop at the charging facility by the charging determination unit, and a determination unit that determines the route changed by the stop point setting unit as a route candidate for performing the route guidance;
The navigation apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising: - 前記立寄地設定手段は、前記ルートの周辺に複数の充電施設がある場合、前記固有の充電施設を他の充電施設よりも優先的に立寄地として通過するように前記ルートを変更することを特徴とする請求項2に記載のナビゲーション装置。 The stoppage setting means changes the route so that when there are a plurality of charging facilities around the route, the specific charging facility is preferentially passed as a stopping place over other charging facilities. The navigation device according to claim 2.
- 前記経路案内を行うルートで、前記固有の充電施設が立寄地又は目的地として設定されていた場合、当該固有の充電施設の使用許可を得ているか否か判定する使用許可判定手段と、
前記使用許可判定手段により前記使用許可を得ていないと判断した場合に、前記使用許可を促す使用許可促進手段と、
をさらに備えることを特徴とする請求項1乃至3のいずれか一項に記載のナビゲーション装置。 In the route for performing the route guidance, when the specific charging facility is set as a stopover or destination, use permission determining means for determining whether or not use permission of the specific charging facility is obtained,
When it is determined that the use permission is not obtained by the use permission judging means, use permission promoting means for prompting the use permission;
The navigation device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, further comprising: - 前記充電施設登録手段は、前記固有充電施設情報として、前記固有の充電施設の使用許可の有無の登録を受け付け、
前記使用許可判定手段は、前記固有充電施設情報に基づき、前記固有の充電施設の使用許可を得ているか否か判定することを特徴とする請求項1乃至4のいずれか一項に記載のナビゲーション装置。 The charging facility registration means accepts registration of presence / absence of permission to use the specific charging facility as the specific charging facility information,
The navigation according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the use permission determining unit determines whether or not the use permission of the specific charging facility is obtained based on the specific charging facility information. apparatus. - 特定のルートの周辺に存在する充電施設を前記地図データに基づき検索する充電施設検索手段と、
前記充電施設検索手段により検索された充電施設のリストを表示する充電施設リスト表示手段と、をさらに備え、
前記リストは、前記移動体の充電に要する料金及び当該料金の割引情報の表示欄が設けられていることを特徴とする請求項1乃至5のいずれか一項に記載のナビゲーション装置。 Charging facility search means for searching charging facilities existing around a specific route based on the map data;
Charging facility list display means for displaying a list of charging facilities searched by the charging facility search means,
The navigation device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the list includes a display field for a charge required for charging the mobile body and discount information for the charge. - 前記リストは、さらに前記充電を行う際に付加的に要する料金の表示欄が設けられていることを特徴とする請求項6に記載のナビゲーション装置。 The navigation device according to claim 6, wherein the list further includes a display column for a charge that is additionally required when the charging is performed.
- 前記固有の充電施設を使用した履歴を前記記憶部に記憶させる使用履歴記憶手段をさらに備え、
前記ルート決定手段は、前記地図データ及び前記履歴に基づき、前記経路案内を行うルートの候補を決定することを特徴とする請求項1乃至7のいずれか一項に記載のナビゲーション装置。 Further comprising a use history storage means for storing a history of using the unique charging facility in the storage unit;
The navigation device according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the route determination unit determines a route candidate for performing the route guidance based on the map data and the history. - 電気を動力源とした移動体に搭載され、記憶部を備えるナビゲーション装置により実行される制御方法であって、
当該ナビゲーション装置又は使用者ごとに固有の充電施設の情報である固有充電施設情報の登録を受け付ける充電施設登録工程と、
前記固有充電施設情報を地図データとして前記記憶部に記憶させる記憶工程と、
前記地図データに基づき、経路案内を行うルートの候補を決定するルート決定工程と、
を備えることを特徴とする制御方法 A control method that is mounted on a mobile body that uses electricity as a power source and that is executed by a navigation device that includes a storage unit,
A charging facility registration step for accepting registration of specific charging facility information which is information of a specific charging facility for each navigation device or user;
A storage step of storing the specific charging facility information in the storage unit as map data;
A route determination step for determining a route candidate for route guidance based on the map data;
A control method comprising: - 電気を動力源とした移動体に搭載され、記憶部を備えるナビゲーション装置により搭載されて実行されるプログラムであって、
当該ナビゲーション装置又は使用者ごとに固有の充電施設の情報である固有充電施設情報の登録を受け付ける充電施設登録手段、
前記固有充電施設情報を地図データとして前記記憶部に記憶させる記憶手段、
前記地図データに基づき、経路案内を行うルートの候補を決定するルート決定手段、
として前記ナビゲーション装置を機能させることを特徴とするプログラム。 A program that is mounted on a mobile body that uses electricity as a power source and is executed by a navigation device that includes a storage unit,
Charging facility registration means for receiving registration of specific charging facility information, which is information on a specific charging facility for each navigation device or user,
Storage means for storing the unique charging facility information in the storage unit as map data,
Route determining means for determining route candidates for route guidance based on the map data;
A program for causing the navigation device to function as: - 請求項10に記載のプログラムを記憶したことを特徴とする記憶媒体。 A storage medium storing the program according to claim 10.
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