WO2014125650A1 - Vehicle control device - Google Patents

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WO2014125650A1
WO2014125650A1 PCT/JP2013/053898 JP2013053898W WO2014125650A1 WO 2014125650 A1 WO2014125650 A1 WO 2014125650A1 JP 2013053898 W JP2013053898 W JP 2013053898W WO 2014125650 A1 WO2014125650 A1 WO 2014125650A1
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舟山　友幸
雄哉 後藤
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トヨタ自動車株式会社
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    • G—PHYSICS
    • G07—CHECKING-DEVICES
    • G07C—TIME OR ATTENDANCE REGISTERS; REGISTERING OR INDICATING THE WORKING OF MACHINES; GENERATING RANDOM NUMBERS; VOTING OR LOTTERY APPARATUS; ARRANGEMENTS, SYSTEMS OR APPARATUS FOR CHECKING NOT PROVIDED FOR ELSEWHERE
    • G07C9/00—Individual registration on entry or exit
    • G07C9/00174—Electronically operated locks; Circuits therefor; Nonmechanical keys therefor, e.g. passive or active electrical keys or other data carriers without mechanical keys
    • G07C9/00309—Electronically operated locks; Circuits therefor; Nonmechanical keys therefor, e.g. passive or active electrical keys or other data carriers without mechanical keys operated with bidirectional data transmission between data carrier and locks

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  • the present disclosure relates to a vehicle control device.
  • a portable device of a keyless entry system for a vehicle is based on a drive reservation setting unit that sets a drive reservation for moving a vehicle door to a closed state or an open state by a user operation, and the set drive reservation.
  • a delay time generation unit that generates a predetermined delay time with reference to the time when the drive reservation is set, and the transmission control unit has passed the delay time after setting the drive reservation.
  • a configuration is known in which a control signal for causing a vehicle door to transition to a closed state or an open state is transmitted from a transmission unit for a predetermined transmission period later (see, for example, Patent Document 1).
  • Patent Document 1 when the vehicle approaches the vehicle at a timing before the delay time, the door opening based on the drive reservation is not realized, so the user needs to approach the vehicle in anticipation of the delay time or the transmission period. There is room for improvement from the viewpoint of convenience.
  • an object of the present disclosure is to provide a vehicle control device that can further enhance the convenience of the reservation function.
  • an actuator provided in a vehicle;
  • a transmitter provided in the vehicle for transmitting a request signal to the outside of the vehicle;
  • a receiver provided on the vehicle for receiving radio waves from outside the vehicle;
  • a control device provided in a vehicle and operating the actuator when a reservation signal is received by the receiver;
  • a storage unit that holds reservation information for the operation of the actuator in response to a reservation input from the outside, and the reservation in response to reception of the request signal when the reservation information is held in the storage unit;
  • a vehicle control device including a portable device that transmits a signal.
  • a vehicle control device that can further enhance the convenience of the reservation function is obtained.
  • FIG. 1 is a system configuration diagram schematically illustrating an example of a vehicle control device 1.
  • FIG. It is a figure which shows an example of the area
  • 4 is a diagram illustrating an example of an operation unit in the portable device 30.
  • FIG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the process performed by the portable device 30 regarding the reservation outside a vehicle interior.
  • 12 is a flowchart illustrating another example of processing executed by the portable device 30 for reservation outside the vehicle compartment.
  • 5 is a flowchart illustrating an example of processing that may be executed during a reservation operation in the portable device 30. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the process performed by smart ECU10 in connection with the reservation in a vehicle interior.
  • FIG. 1 is a system configuration diagram schematically showing an example of the vehicle control device 1.
  • FIG. 2 is a diagram schematically illustrating an example of the vehicle exterior detection area.
  • the vehicle control apparatus 1 includes a smart entry control ECU (hereinafter simply referred to as “smart ECU”) 10, a body control ECU (hereinafter simply referred to as “body ECU”) 12, an actuator 14, a transmitter 20, and a receiver. 22 and the portable device 30.
  • smart ECU smart entry control ECU
  • body ECU body control ECU
  • actuator 14 a transmitter 20, and a receiver. 22
  • portable device 30 the portable device 30.
  • the smart ECU 10 may be configured as a microcomputer including a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, and the like connected to each other via a bus (not shown). Various programs executed by the CPU may be stored in the ROM. Note that the function of the smart ECU 10 may be realized by any hardware, software, firmware, and any combination thereof.
  • the body ECU 12 is connected to the smart ECU 10 via, for example, a bidirectional multiplex communication line.
  • the body ECU 12 may be configured as a microcomputer including a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, and the like connected to each other via a bus (not shown).
  • Various programs executed by the CPU may be stored in the ROM.
  • Various programs executed by the CPU may be stored in the ROM.
  • the function of the body ECU 12 may be realized by any hardware, software, firmware, or any combination thereof.
  • part or all of the functions of the smart ECU 10 may be realized by the body ECU 12 or may be realized by another ECU.
  • part or all of the functions of the body ECU 12 may be realized by the smart ECU 10 or may be realized by another ECU.
  • the body ECU 12 is connected with an actuator (hereinafter referred to as “body actuator”) 14.
  • the body actuator 14 drives the body parts.
  • the body system actuator 14 includes a door lock actuator that drives a door lock mechanism, an actuator that drives the door glass up and down (power window regulator), an actuator that drives the slide door to open and close (motor for power slide door), a back door or a trunk (luggage door). ) May be included (an actuator for power back door or luggage door opener motor), an actuator for opening / closing the sunroof, and the like.
  • the body system actuator 14 is controlled by the body ECU 12.
  • the smart ECU 10 is connected to a transmitter (transmitter for detection outside the passenger compartment) 20.
  • the transmitter 20 forms a detection area (outdoor detection area) for detecting the portable device 30 outside the passenger compartment.
  • the transmitter 20 includes a vehicle exterior detection antenna, and forms a vehicle exterior detection region by transmitting a request signal (a vehicle exterior detection radio wave) via the vehicle exterior detection antenna.
  • a request signal a vehicle exterior detection radio wave
  • the range in which the request signal transmitted from the vehicle exterior detection antenna can be normally received by the portable device 30 corresponds to the vehicle exterior detection region.
  • a plurality of antennas for detecting outside the vehicle compartment of the transmitter 20 may be set. For example, one for each of the left and right door outside handles corresponding to the driver side door outer space and the passenger side door outer space of the vehicle. It may be built in one by one.
  • the transmitter 20 includes three vehicle exterior detection antennas 20 a, 20 b, and 20 c corresponding to the driver seat side door external space, the passenger seat side door external space, and the back door external space, respectively. including.
  • a driver seat side door external space, a passenger seat side door external space, and a back door external space are respectively provided outside the vehicle interior.
  • Detection areas 80a, 80b, and 80c are formed.
  • the vehicle exterior detection antenna 20c may be incorporated in, for example, a back door handle.
  • the function of the transmitter 20 may be realized by the smart ECU 10.
  • the configuration of the transmitter 20 other than the vehicle exterior detection antenna may be incorporated in the smart ECU 10.
  • the receiver 22 is connected to the smart ECU 10.
  • the receiver 22 receives a response signal or the like from the portable device 30.
  • the receiver 22 is disposed at a position where a response signal transmitted from the portable device 30 can be received.
  • the receiver 22 may be disposed on the side of the rear seat of the vehicle.
  • the receivers 22 may be additionally arranged in the luggage space, and the number and arrangement position thereof are arbitrary.
  • the receiver 22 Upon receiving the response signal from the portable device 30, the receiver 22 performs predetermined processing such as amplification and demodulation on the response signal received from the portable device 30, and then supplies the demodulated response signal to the smart ECU 10. To do.
  • the smart ECU 10 compares the ID code included in the received response signal with the ID code stored in a predetermined memory (not shown), and if they match, the smart ECU 10 is a legitimate portable device 30. Authentication result (authentication result to the effect that authentication has been obtained) is output. Note that some of the functions of the receiver 22 may be realized by the smart ECU 10.
  • the portable device 30 includes a transmitter / receiver (transponder) that performs bidirectional communication with the transmitter 20 and the receiver 22 on the vehicle side using weak radio waves, and a transmission / reception antenna.
  • the portable device 30 includes a storage unit 31 that stores a given valid ID code and a processing device 33 that performs various processes.
  • the portable device 30 includes a button (see FIG. 3) that can be operated by the user, and a function of transmitting a wireless signal instructing door locking / unlocking or the like according to the operation of the button (that is, a normal keyless entry system) May be provided.
  • the portable device 30 may be a key with a built-in mechanical key including a mechanical key that can lock and unlock the door of the vehicle by a user operation.
  • the portable device 30 may be a key independent of the mechanical key.
  • the portable device 30 When the portable device 30 receives a request signal (outside vehicle detection radio wave) transmitted via the outside detection antenna of the transmitter 20 as described above, the portable device 30 transmits a response signal corresponding to the request signal. An ID code is incorporated in this response signal.
  • the portable device 30 receives different response signals when receiving a request signal transmitted through the vehicle interior detection antenna and when receiving a request signal transmitted through the vehicle interior key detection antenna. May be configured to transmit.
  • the smart ECU 10 can grasp whether the portable device 30 exists inside the vehicle compartment or outside the vehicle compartment by decoding the response signal from the portable device 30.
  • the portable device 30 receives a request signal transmitted via one out-of-vehicle detection antenna and when received a request signal transmitted through another out-of-vehicle detection antenna. And may be configured to transmit different response signals.
  • the smart ECU 10 can grasp in which vehicle exterior detection area the portable device 30 exists by decoding the response signal from the portable device 30.
  • the smart ECU 10 transmits a request signal via the outside detection antenna of the transmitter 20 so that the outside detection area is formed.
  • the outside detection area may be an area indicated by 80 a, 80 b, and 80 c.
  • a response signal is received by the receiver 22 from the portable device 30.
  • the smart ECU 10 checks the ID code included in the response signal received by the receiver 22 against the ID code that is set and stored in advance, thereby allowing the portable device 30 having a valid ID code to approach the vehicle. To detect.
  • the body ECU 12 detects a predetermined operation intended by the user to open the door (for example, the door outer handle is provided with contact or proximity of the user's hand to the door outer handle). At the same time, a drive signal for unlocking is supplied to the door lock actuator (an example of the body actuator 14) of the corresponding door lock mechanism. As a result, a door unlocked state is formed, and a user who has a legitimate portable device 30 does not need to take out the portable device 30 and insert it into the key cylinder or operate the UNLOCK button of the portable device 30. You can open the door and get into the car.
  • the unlocking operation realized using the smart key system in this manner is also referred to as “smart unlocking”.
  • unlocking operation realized using a normal keyless entry system is also referred to as “wireless unlock”.
  • unlock operations other than smart unlock and wireless unlock typically include key-linked unlock realized by the user inserting the portable device 30 into the door key cylinder and turning it.
  • the smart ECU 10 is configured so that, after smart unlock (or wireless unlock), when a door opening / closing operation by the user is detected, a predetermined detection region (vehicle interior detection region) is formed in the vehicle interior.
  • a request signal (vehicle interior detection radio wave) is transmitted via a vehicle interior key detection transmitter and a vehicle interior key detection antenna (not shown).
  • the portable device 30 in the vehicle interior detection area transmits a response signal in response to the request signal, and the response signal is received by the receiver 22. Therefore, when the response signal is received by the receiver 22 and the key authentication is obtained (the ID code matches), the smart ECU 10 determines that the portable device 30 (legitimate user) exists in the vehicle interior.
  • the immobilizer function may be released and the steering lock may be released.
  • the smart ECU 10 transmits a request signal (vehicle interior detection radio wave) when operating an engine switch (not shown), and similarly determines that the portable device 30 (authorized user) is present in the vehicle interior,
  • the engine may be allowed to start. Note that the release of the immobilizer function, the unlocking of the steering lock, and the like may be realized directly in conjunction with the courtesy switch being turned on from off without passing through the normal vehicle interior key collation process.
  • the smart ECU 10 detects a pressing operation of a lock switch (not shown) disposed on the door outer handle. When the pressing operation of the lock switch is detected, the smart ECU 10 transmits a request signal via the vehicle interior detection antenna of the transmitter 20 so that the vehicle exterior detection region is formed.
  • the vehicle exterior detection area may be an area indicated by 80a, 80b, 80c as shown in FIG. 2, for example.
  • a response signal is received by the receiver 22 from the portable device 30.
  • the smart ECU 10 collates the ID code included in the response signal received by the receiver 22 with the ID code that is set and stored in advance, so that the portable device 30 having a valid ID code is taken out of the vehicle. To detect.
  • the body ECU 12 supplies a drive signal for locking to the door lock actuator of the unlocked door lock mechanism.
  • a door lock state is formed, and a user who has a legitimate portable device 30 locks the door without taking out the portable device 30 and inserting it into the key cylinder or operating the LOCK button of the portable device 30. can do.
  • the request signal is transmitted when the pressing operation of the lock switch is detected, but the request signal may be transmitted when the opening / closing of the door is detected after the engine is stopped. In this case, the door can be locked without requiring a pressing operation of the lock switch.
  • the portable device 30 has a reservation function that can reserve the operation of the body actuator 14.
  • the body system actuator 14 to be reserved may be arbitrarily determined.
  • the body system actuator 14 to be reserved is one of a door lock actuator operation, a power window regulator, a power sliding door motor, an actuator that opens and closes a back door or a trunk, and an actuator that opens and closes a sunroof. Or any combination of two or more.
  • the body actuator 14 to be reserved is typically actuated by transmitting a wireless signal that can be instructed to operate by a button operation on the portable device 30 (that is, a wireless signal is transmitted). Body actuator 14).
  • the reservation method of the operation of the body-type actuator 14 for the portable device 30 may be to perform a predetermined reservation input (reservation input from the outside) to the portable device 30.
  • the predetermined reservation input is arbitrary including button input and voice input.
  • the predetermined reservation input is typically an input by a predetermined reservation operation in the operation unit of the portable device 30.
  • the predetermined reservation input may include input information for specifying which operation is reserved.
  • the portable device 30 stores (holds) information (reservation information) indicating that in the storage unit 31.
  • the reservation information may be in the form of a flag, for example.
  • the reservation information may include information indicating which body-type actuator 14 is reserved for operation (that is, information indicating a reservation operation).
  • the portable device 30 preferably outputs information indicating that (reservation acceptance completion information) to the outside when holding the reservation information (that is, in response to a predetermined reservation input).
  • This output method is arbitrary including sound (including a message) or vibration generated from the portable device 30. Thereby, the user can confirm that the reservation operation is completed.
  • the reservation information held in the portable device 30 may be cancelable (can be deleted) by a predetermined cancel input. This is because the user may make a reservation once, but may want to reconsider and cancel the reservation later.
  • the predetermined cancel input is arbitrary including button input and voice input.
  • the predetermined cancel input is typically an input by a predetermined cancel operation in the operation unit of the portable device 30. In this case, when the portable device 30 receives a predetermined cancel input, the portable device 30 deletes the reservation information in the storage unit 31. Note that the portable device 30 may also output information indicating that (reservation erasure completion information) to the outside even when erasing the reservation information in response to a predetermined cancel input.
  • the reservation information held in the portable device 30 may be deleted after a predetermined reservation holding time T1 has elapsed from the time when a predetermined reservation is input. This is because when a very long time has passed after the reservation, there is a high possibility that the reservation is no longer necessary. However, depending on the user, there is a possibility of making a reservation for a considerable time before, so the predetermined reservation holding time T1 may be set to a relatively long time (for example, 24 hours). The predetermined reservation holding time T1 may be selectable by the user.
  • the portable device 30 When the portable device 30 holds the reservation information, it receives the request signal from the vehicle side and transmits the reservation signal.
  • the form of the reservation signal may be arbitrary.
  • the reservation signal may be the same as the wireless signal transmitted by the button operation of the portable device 30, or the reservation signal may be included in a response signal transmitted with respect to the request signal.
  • the reservation information in the storage unit 31 may be deleted. This is because the reservation operation is realized when the reservation signal is transmitted (that is, the current reservation ends its role). However, the portable device 30 deletes the reservation information in the storage unit 31 only when a predetermined execution completion signal (for example, a signal notifying that the reservation operation has been realized) is received from the vehicle side in response to the reservation signal. It is good to do. In this case, the portable device 30 may continue to transmit the reservation signal at every predetermined period until the execution completion signal is received (provided that the portable device 30 is located in the vehicle exterior detection area). Condition). In the configuration in which the execution completion signal is not transmitted from the vehicle side, the portable device 30 may transmit the reservation signal and delete the reservation information in the storage unit 31.
  • a predetermined execution completion signal for example, a signal notifying that the reservation operation has been realized
  • FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating an example of an operation unit in the portable device 30, and is a diagram illustrating examples of operation buttons in the two portable devices 30A and 30B. Note that the button configurations shown in FIGS. 3A and 3B are merely examples, and may be appropriately changed according to the function of the vehicle (such as the presence or absence of a power door).
  • the portable device 30A includes a LOCK button 34, an UNLOCK button 36, a PSD (L) button 37a, a PSD (R) button 37b, a PBD button 37c, and a reservation button 38.
  • the portable device 30A includes an indicator 32.
  • the indicator 32 may include an arbitrary light source such as an LED (Light-Emitting / Diode).
  • the LOCK button 34 and the UNLOCK button 36 are buttons that are operated when the door is locked and unlocked, respectively.
  • the portable device 30A transmits a wireless signal instructing a door lock.
  • this wireless signal is received by the receiver 22, the body ECU 12 drives the door lock actuator to realize the door lock.
  • the PSD (L) button 37a and the PSD (R) button 37b are buttons that are operated when the left and right sliding doors are automatically opened and closed.
  • the portable device 30A transmits a wireless signal instructing opening / closing of the left slide door.
  • this wireless signal is received by the receiver 22, the body ECU 12 drives the power sliding door motor to open and close the left sliding door.
  • the PBD button 37c is a button operated when the back door is automatically opened and closed. For example, when the PBD button 37c is pressed, the portable device 30A transmits a wireless signal instructing opening / closing of the back door. When this wireless signal is received by the receiver 22, the body ECU 12 drives the power back door motor to open and close the back door.
  • the reservation button 38 is a button operated when reserving the operation of the body actuator 14 to be reserved.
  • the body system actuator 14 to be reserved is a power slide door motor and a power back door motor.
  • the reservation operation for opening and closing the left sliding door may be, for example, pressing the PSD (L) button 37 a after pressing the reservation button 38.
  • the reservation operation for opening and closing the right sliding door may be, for example, pressing the PSD (R) button 37 b after pressing the reservation button 38.
  • the reservation operation for opening and closing the back door may be, for example, pressing the PBD button 37c after pressing the reservation button 38.
  • the reservation operation may be different for each reservation operation. However, as will be described later, the reservation operation can be the same for each reservation operation.
  • the portable device 30B includes a LOCK button 34, an UNLOCK button 36, a TRUNK button 37, and a reservation button 38.
  • the portable device 30B includes an indicator 32.
  • the body-type actuator 14 to be reserved may be an actuator that opens and closes the trunk.
  • the reservation operation for opening and closing the trunk may be, for example, pressing the TRUNK button 37 after pressing the reservation button 38. Note that, as in the example shown in FIG. 3B, when only one body system actuator 14 is to be reserved, the operation of the TRUNK button 37 after pressing the reservation button 38 is unnecessary. Good. That is, the reservation operation for opening and closing the trunk may be performed simply by pressing the reservation button 38.
  • the portable device 30A and the portable device 30B may perform a reservation acceptance completion display when a reservation operation is performed.
  • the reservation acceptance completion display may be realized by turning on the indicator 32.
  • the indicator 32 may be turned on for a predetermined time or may be realized in a predetermined pattern including blinking. In this case, since the existing indicator 32 can be used, the user can be notified that the reservation has been registered without any additional configuration.
  • the portable device 30A and the portable device 30B may delete the reservation information currently held when a predetermined reservation cancel operation is performed (ie, You may cancel the reservation).
  • the predetermined reservation canceling operation is arbitrary, but may be a long press of the reservation button 38 for a predetermined second or longer.
  • the portable device 30A and the portable device 30B may perform a reservation erasure completion display when a reservation cancel operation is performed.
  • the reservation erasure completion display may be realized by turning on the indicator 32.
  • the reservation erasure completion display may be the same as or different from the reservation acceptance completion display. In this case, since the existing indicator 32 can be used, the user can be notified that the reservation has been canceled without any additional configuration.
  • FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed by the portable device 30 for reservation outside the vehicle compartment.
  • the processing shown in FIG. 4 may be realized by the processing device 33 inside the portable device 30.
  • the processing device 33 inside the portable device 30 may be configured by an arithmetic processing device including a CPU.
  • Various functions (including functions described below) of the processing device 33 of the portable device 30 may be realized by arbitrary hardware, software, firmware, or a combination thereof.
  • the portable device 30A illustrated in FIG. 3A is assumed as the portable device 30.
  • a reservation operation in the portable device 30 is detected.
  • the reservation operation may be arbitrary as described above.
  • the operation of the reservation button 38 and the subsequent PSD (L) button 37a, PSD (R) button 37b, and PBD button. 37c may be any combination of operations. If a reservation operation is detected, the process proceeds to step 405. When a reservation operation is detected, reservation information is stored in the storage unit 31 of the portable device 30 as described above.
  • step 405 it is determined whether or not a request signal (outside vehicle detection radio wave) transmitted via the outside vehicle detection antenna of the transmitter 20 has been received.
  • the ID code that may be included in the request signal and the ID code in the storage unit 31 of the portable device 30 may be collated to determine whether or not the request signal is for itself. If a request signal has been received, the process proceeds to step 406. On the other hand, when a request signal is not received, it enters a reception waiting state. Accordingly, when a reservation operation is performed, the portable device 30 enters a request signal reception waiting state, and when a request signal is received, the process proceeds to step 406.
  • step 406 the portable device 30 transmits a reservation signal.
  • This reservation signal is a signal for realizing the operation of the body actuator 14 related to the reservation.
  • the form of the reservation signal may be arbitrary.
  • the reservation signal may be the same as the wireless signal transmitted by the button operation of the portable device 30.
  • the reservation signal related to the reservation operation for opening and closing the left sliding door may be the same as the wireless signal transmitted when the PSD (L) button 37a of the portable device 30 is pressed.
  • the wireless signal is transmitted separately from the response signal transmitted in response to the request signal received in step 405.
  • the body ECU 12 may realize the operation of the body system actuator 14 according to the received wireless signal.
  • the operation of the body system actuator 14 may be realized only when authentication based on the ID code included in the response signal received separately from the wireless signal is obtained.
  • the reservation signal may be included in the response signal transmitted in response to the request signal received in step 405. That is, the response signal includes an ID code as described above, but a reservation code representing the reservation signal is incorporated in addition to the ID code.
  • the receiver 22 decodes the reservation code, and the body ECU 12 realizes the operation of the body system actuator 14 according to the reservation code. At this time, the operation of the body actuator 14 may be realized only when authentication based on the ID code included in the response signal is obtained.
  • a reservation signal is transmitted when the user who owns the portable device 30 approaches the vehicle, and the reservation operation is realized.
  • a reservation operation for opening and closing the left sliding door when the user holding the portable device 30 approaches the vehicle (that is, when the portable device 30 enters the outside detection area).
  • a reservation signal is transmitted.
  • the body ECU 12 drives the door lock actuator to unlock the left slide door and drives the power slide door motor to open the left slide door. Therefore, the user does not have to bother to put the baggage and press the PSD (L) button 37a in a state where both hands are occupied with the baggage, for example, and the convenience is improved.
  • the user when it is predicted that both hands will be blocked by baggage, etc. when boarding, the user does not need to operate the operation unit of the portable device 30 only after performing a reservation operation in advance,
  • the opening of the slide door or the like can be realized only by approaching the vehicle (just by the portable device 30 entering the outside detection area).
  • the driving of the body actuator 14 related to the reservation is performed when the user holding the portable device 30 approaches the vehicle regardless of the timing when the reservation operation is performed (that is, the portable device 14 is carried). This is realized when the machine 30 enters the outside detection area. Therefore, the user does not need to worry about the timing for performing the reservation operation, and does not need to set a reservation time or the like.
  • the convenience is improved as compared with the configuration in which the reservation signal is transmitted after a predetermined time from the reservation operation time point.
  • the reservation signal transmitted in step 506 is a signal for realizing the operation of the body system actuator 14 related to the reservation. Therefore, when there are a plurality of operations that can be reserved, the reservation signal to be transmitted is a different signal depending on the reservation operation. For example, the reservation signal to be transmitted is naturally different when the reservation operation for opening and closing the left slide door is performed and when the reservation operation for opening and closing the right slide door is performed. Further, a plurality of operations may be reserved at the same time. In this case, a plurality of reservation signals may be transmitted.
  • the reservation signal is transmitted in response to the first request signal from the vehicle side, but instead of or in addition, in response to reception of the second and subsequent request signals. May be sent.
  • the reservation signal to be transmitted is the request signal. It may be different depending on. For example, in the example shown in FIG. 2, when a request signal is received from the vehicle exterior detection antenna 20 a, the reservation signal that is transmitted may be a signal that commands the operation of an actuator that opens and closes the right sliding door. . Further, when a request signal is received from the vehicle exterior detection antenna 20b, the transmitted reservation signal may be a signal for instructing an operation of an actuator that opens and closes the left sliding door.
  • the reservation signal to be transmitted may be a signal for instructing an operation of an actuator that opens and closes the back door.
  • the user does not need to specify which body system actuator 14 is to be reserved at the time of the reservation operation (that is, only the reservation button 38 needs to be pressed). In this case, the user who performed the reservation operation can realize opening of the door and the like only by approaching the desired door.
  • the reservation signal transmitted in step 506 is a signal for commanding the operation of the body system actuator 14 related to the reservation. Instead, it may be a signal simply indicating reservation (that is, a signal that does not specify which body actuator 14 should be operated). It should be noted that it may be determined based on the position of the receiving antenna that received the response signal or the response signal itself, in which vehicle compartment detection area the portable device 30 is located. For example, in the example shown in FIG. 2, when the portable device 30 is located in the vehicle exterior detection area 80a, the body ECU 12 realizes the operation of the actuator that opens and closes the right sliding door in response to the reservation signal. Also good.
  • the body ECU 12 may realize an operation of an actuator that opens and closes the left sliding door in response to the reservation signal. Further, when the portable device 30 is located in the outside detection area 80c, the body ECU 12 may realize the operation of the actuator that opens and closes the back door in response to the reservation signal.
  • the user does not need to specify which body system actuator 14 is to be reserved at the time of the reservation operation (that is, only the reservation button 38 needs to be pressed). In this case, the user who performed the reservation operation can realize opening of the door and the like only by approaching the desired door.
  • FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing another example of processing executed by the portable device 30 for reservation outside the passenger compartment.
  • the processing shown in FIG. 5 may be realized by the processing device 33 inside the portable device 30 as in the processing shown in FIG.
  • the process shown in FIG. 5 is mainly different from the process shown in FIG. 4 in that steps 502, 503, 504, 507, and 508 are added. That is, the processing in steps 501, 505, and 506 may be the same as the processing in steps 401, 405, and 406 shown in FIG. Therefore, only different parts will be described below.
  • step 502 subsequent to step 501 the reservation acceptance completion display is performed with the storage of the reservation information, and the timer T starts counting up.
  • step 503 it is determined whether or not the timer T (count value) is less than the reservation holding time T1. If the timer T is less than the reservation holding time T1, the process proceeds to step 504. Otherwise (ie, the timer T reaches the reservation holding time T1), the process proceeds to step 507.
  • step 504 it is determined whether or not a reservation cancel operation has been performed.
  • the reservation canceling operation may be a long press of the reservation button 38 for a predetermined second or more. If there is a reservation cancel operation, the process proceeds to step 507. Otherwise, the process proceeds to step 505.
  • step 507 the reservation is canceled. That is, the reservation information stored in the storage unit 31 is deleted.
  • step 507 the process proceeds to step 508. Note that the process also proceeds to step 508 when the process of step 506 is completed.
  • step 508 the count value of timer T is cleared.
  • step 502 it is possible to visually confirm the completion of the reservation operation (step 502), the reservation can be canceled (step 504), and the reservation information after the reservation holding time T1 has elapsed. Can be automatically erased (steps 503 and 507).
  • FIG. 6 is a flowchart illustrating an example of processing that may be executed during a reservation operation in the portable device 30. 6 may be realized by the processing device 33 inside the portable device 30.
  • the processing routine shown in FIG. 6 may be executed as the processing of step 401 in FIG. 4 or step 501 in FIG.
  • the processing routine shown in FIG. 6 is executed for a configuration in which the reservation operation is a combined operation of the operation of the reservation button 38 and the operation of other buttons.
  • the reservation operation for opening and closing the left sliding door is performed by pressing the PSD (L) button 37a after pressing the reservation button 38.
  • the configuration in which the reservation operation for opening and closing the right slide door is to press the PSD (R) button 37b after pressing the reservation button 38, and the reservation operation to open and close the back door is the reservation button 38.
  • the PBD button 37c is pressed.
  • step 601 it is determined whether or not the reservation button 38 (see FIG. 3A) has been operated. If the reservation button 38 is operated, the process proceeds to step 602.
  • step 602 transmission of a wireless signal in response to an operation of another button on the portable device 30 is prohibited. Therefore, in this prohibited state, for example, in the example shown in FIG. 3A, even if the PSD (R) button 37b is pressed after the reservation button 38 is pressed, the PSD (R) button 37b The wireless signal that should be transmitted in response to the operation is not transmitted.
  • step 603 it is determined whether or not a certain time has elapsed since the prohibition state was formed.
  • the certain time may correspond to the maximum value that can be taken by a series of reservation operations. If a certain time has elapsed since the prohibition state was formed, the process proceeds to step 605, and otherwise, the process proceeds to step 604.
  • step 604 it is determined whether or not the reservation operation is completed.
  • the process proceeds to step 605, and otherwise, the process returns to step 602 (in this case, the wireless signal transmission prohibited state from the portable device 30 continues).
  • step 605 the prohibition state (inhibition state of wireless signal transmission from portable device 30) formed in step 602 is canceled. Therefore, thereafter, unless the reservation button 38 is operated again, a wireless signal is transmitted according to the operation of each button in the portable device 30.
  • buttons that are prohibited from transmission of wireless signals may be limited to only the buttons used for the reservation operation.
  • the body system actuator 14 to be reserved is only a power slide door motor and a power back door motor, it responds to the operation of the LOCK button 34 or the UNLOCK button 36.
  • the transmission of the wireless signal may not be prohibited immediately after the reservation button 38 is operated.
  • the control related to the reservation in the passenger compartment described below may be realized in combination with the control related to the reservation outside the passenger compartment described above, or only one of them may be realized.
  • the user typically performs a reservation operation in the passenger compartment before getting out of the vehicle.
  • the control related to the reservation in the passenger compartment may be executed for the reservation in the passenger compartment made while the ignition switch is on and / or for the reservation in the passenger compartment made after the ignition switch is turned off.
  • the reservation operation method may be the same as described above.
  • the portable device 30 may hold the reservation information in the same manner as described above, but does not hold the reservation information (or only holds it temporarily), It may be sent immediately.
  • the reservation signal may be a signal indicating that a reservation has been made (however, information for specifying a reservation operation may be included) instead of the kind of reservation signal substituted for the above-described wireless signal.
  • whether or not a reservation operation has been performed in the passenger compartment is determined by whether the received request signal is for detecting the passenger compartment. It may be determined based on whether the vehicle is used for detection outside the vehicle compartment. This is because when a reservation operation is performed in the vehicle interior, the vehicle interior detection signal (request signal) is received first, and when a reservation operation is performed outside the vehicle interior, the vehicle exterior detection signal (request signal) is received. ) Is received first.
  • FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed by the smart ECU 10 in connection with reservation in the vehicle interior.
  • the reservation operation related to the reservation in the passenger compartment is, for example, the closing operation of the right slide door.
  • step 700 it is determined whether or not a reservation operation has been performed in the portable device 30 in the passenger compartment.
  • the reservation operation may be realized not by the portable device 30 but by an operation (or voice input) with respect to the operation unit in the passenger compartment.
  • the operation unit in the vehicle compartment may include, for example, an operation switch disposed on a touch panel, an instrument panel, or the like.
  • the smart ECU 10 receives the reservation signal from the portable device 30, for example, after the ignition switch is turned off, the vehicle interior key detection transmitter and the vehicle interior key detection.
  • the request signal (vehicle interior detection radio wave) may be transmitted via the antenna.
  • the reservation signal is included in the response signal from the portable device 30 in response to the request signal, it is determined that there is a reservation operation in the vehicle interior, and the response signal from the portable device 30 in response to the request signal is When the reservation signal is not included, it may be determined that there is no reservation operation in the passenger compartment. If there is a reservation operation in the passenger compartment, the process proceeds to step 702, and otherwise, the process ends.
  • step 702 for example, based on information from the door courtesy switch, it is determined whether or not the right slide door is open. If the right slide door is in the open state, the process proceeds to step 704. Otherwise, the process waits for the right slide door to be opened.
  • a request signal is transmitted from the vehicle exterior detection transmitter and / or vehicle interior detection transmitter.
  • the request signal may be transmitted only from the vehicle interior key detection transmitter and the vehicle interior key detection antenna, or from only the vehicle exterior key detection transmitter and the vehicle exterior key detection antenna (transmitter 20).
  • a request signal may be transmitted, or a request signal may be transmitted from both sides.
  • request signals are transmitted from both sides, first, a request signal is transmitted only from the vehicle interior key detection transmitter and vehicle interior key detection antenna, and when the response signal is interrupted, the vehicle exterior key detection transmitter and vehicle exterior key are transmitted.
  • the request signal may be transmitted only from the detection antenna (transmitter 20).
  • Step 706 it is determined whether or not the receiver 22 has received a response signal from the portable device 30 that responds to the request signal transmitted in Step 704.
  • a response signal from the portable device 30 is received.
  • the process returns to step 704, and when the response signal from the portable device 30 is not received, the process proceeds to step 708. In this way, when the right sliding door is opened, the process of step 704 is repeated until reception of the response signal from the portable device 30 is interrupted.
  • step 706 differs depending on how the request signal is transmitted in step 704. For example, in step 704, first, a request signal is transmitted only from the vehicle interior key detection transmitter and the vehicle interior key detection antenna, and when the response signal is interrupted, the vehicle exterior key detection transmitter and the vehicle interior key detection antenna. When the request signal is transmitted only from (transmitter 20), the determination in step 706 is that the response signal to the request signal from the vehicle interior key detection transmitter and the vehicle interior key detection antenna is not received by the receiver 22. After that, it is determined whether or not a response signal to the request signal from the transmitter 20 has been received by the receiver 22.
  • step 708 the reservation operation is realized. Specifically, the body system actuator 14 is operated via the body ECU 12 to realize the closing operation and the locking operation of the right slide door. The locking operation may be performed on all doors simultaneously.
  • the realization timing of the reservation operation in step 708 differs depending on how the request signal is transmitted in step 704. Specifically, in the configuration in which the request signal is transmitted only from the vehicle interior key detection transmitter and the vehicle interior key detection antenna in step 704, the reservation operation is realized at the timing when the portable device 30 comes out of the vehicle interior detection area. Is done. On the other hand, in the configuration in which the request signal is transmitted only from the vehicle key detection transmitter and the vehicle key detection antenna (transmitter 20) or the request signal is transmitted from both, the portable device is outside the vehicle detection region. The reservation operation is realized at the timing when 30 is issued.
  • the smart ECU 10 drives the power slide door motor via the body ECU 12 to close the right slide door, and drives the door lock actuator to lock all the doors. Accordingly, the user does not have to bother to put the baggage and press the PSD (R) button 37a in a state where both hands are occupied with the baggage, for example, and the convenience is improved.
  • the user when it is predicted that both hands will be blocked by baggage when getting off the vehicle, the user only needs to perform a reservation operation in the passenger compartment in advance and then operate the operation unit of the portable device 30. However, only by moving away from the vehicle (the portable device 30 possessed by the user moves out of the detection area), the closing operation of the slide door or the like can be realized.
  • the process shown in FIG. 7 relates to the closing operation of the slide door, but the same may be applied to the closing operation of other doors.
  • the door glass closing operation after the door opening / closing is detected, when the portable device 30 having a valid ID code goes out of the vehicle exterior detection area, or the portable device 30 having a valid ID code.
  • the door glass closing operation may be realized.
  • the portable device 30 may transmit the reservation signal in a manner that responds to the request signal, or may transmit the reservation signal when a reservation operation is performed.
  • the actuator to be reserved is the body actuator 14 arranged on the door of the vehicle (particularly, the body actuator 14 capable of instructing the operation by the button operation on the portable device 30).
  • the reservation target actuator may be an arbitrary actuator mounted on the vehicle.
  • the reservation target actuator may be an actuator that changes the seat position or height.
  • the reservation operation may be an operation in which the seat is lowered to the rearmost position so that the boarding / exiting property is good.
  • the reservation target actuator may be an actuator (for example, a compressor or a blower motor) that drives the air conditioner.
  • the reservation operation may be an operation for realizing heating or cooling according to the environmental temperature (for example, detected by an outside air temperature sensor or the like).
  • the reservation target actuator may be a heater embedded in a steering wheel or a seat.
  • the reservation operation may be an operation for heating the steering wheel or the seat.
  • the reservation target actuator may be a heater (heat wire) for preventing the glass from fogging or freezing.
  • the operation of the actuators to be reserved may be instructed by button operation on the portable device 30 (operation by a wireless signal) or may not be possible. For example, it may be possible to instruct the operation of these actuators by providing a multifunction button on the portable device 30.
  • Vehicle control device 10
  • Body ECU 12
  • Body system actuator 20
  • Transmitter 20a, 20b, 20c Outside vehicle detection antenna
  • Receiver 30, 30A, 30B
  • Mobile device 31
  • Storage unit 32
  • Indicator 34
  • LOCK button 36
  • UNLOCK button 37
  • TRUNK button 37
  • PSD (L) button 37b
  • PSD ( R) button 37c

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Abstract

A vehicle control device comprises: an actuator which is provided in a door or a trunk of a vehicle; a transmitter which is provided in the vehicle and transmits a request signal to the outside of the vehicle; a receiver which is provided in the vehicle and receives radio waves from the outside of the vehicle; a control unit which is provided in the vehicle and actuates the actuator when a reservation signal is received by the receiver; and a portable unit which is provided with a storage unit for holding reservation information relating to the actuation of the actuator in response to a reservation input from the outside, and transmits the reservation signal in response to the reception of the request signal when the reservation information is held in the storage unit.

Description

車両制御装置Vehicle control device
　本開示は、車両制御装置に関する。 The present disclosure relates to a vehicle control device.
　従来から、車両用キーレスエントリシステムの携帯機は、ユーザの操作により、車両のドアを閉状態あるいは開状態に遷移させるための駆動予約の設定を行う駆動予約設定部と、設定した駆動予約に基づいて、駆動予約を設定した時点を基準とする、予め定められたディレイ時間を生成するディレイ時間生成部と、を有し、送信制御部は、駆動予約の設定を行ってからディレイ時間が経過した後に、予め定められた送信期間だけ、車両のドアを閉状態あるいは開状態に遷移させるための制御信号を送信部から送信するよう制御する構成が知られている（例えば、特許文献１参照）。 Conventionally, a portable device of a keyless entry system for a vehicle is based on a drive reservation setting unit that sets a drive reservation for moving a vehicle door to a closed state or an open state by a user operation, and the set drive reservation. A delay time generation unit that generates a predetermined delay time with reference to the time when the drive reservation is set, and the transmission control unit has passed the delay time after setting the drive reservation. A configuration is known in which a control signal for causing a vehicle door to transition to a closed state or an open state is transmitted from a transmission unit for a predetermined transmission period later (see, for example, Patent Document 1).
特開2012-102585号公報JP 2012-102585 A
　しかしながら、上記の特許文献１に記載の構成では、ディレイ時間よりも前のタイミングで車両に近づくと駆動予約に基づくドア開放が実現されないので、ディレイ時間や送信期間を見越してユーザが車両に近づく必要があり、利便性の観点から改善の余地がある。 However, in the configuration described in Patent Document 1, when the vehicle approaches the vehicle at a timing before the delay time, the door opening based on the drive reservation is not realized, so the user needs to approach the vehicle in anticipation of the delay time or the transmission period. There is room for improvement from the viewpoint of convenience.
　そこで、本開示は、予約機能の利便性を更に高めることができる車両制御装置の提供を目的とする。 Therefore, an object of the present disclosure is to provide a vehicle control device that can further enhance the convenience of the reservation function.
　本開示の一局面によれば、車両に設けられるアクチュエータと、
　車両に設けられ、車外に向けてリクエスト信号を送信する送信機と、
　車両に設けられ、車外からの電波を受信する受信機と、
　車両に設けられ、前記受信機により予約信号を受信した場合に前記アクチュエータを作動させる制御装置と、
　外部からの予約入力に応答して前記アクチュエータの作動の予約情報を保持する記憶部を備え、前記記憶部に前記予約情報を保持している場合に、前記リクエスト信号の受信に応答して前記予約信号を送信する携帯機とを含む、車両制御装置が提供される。 According to one aspect of the present disclosure, an actuator provided in a vehicle;
A transmitter provided in the vehicle for transmitting a request signal to the outside of the vehicle;
A receiver provided on the vehicle for receiving radio waves from outside the vehicle;
A control device provided in a vehicle and operating the actuator when a reservation signal is received by the receiver;
A storage unit that holds reservation information for the operation of the actuator in response to a reservation input from the outside, and the reservation in response to reception of the request signal when the reservation information is held in the storage unit; There is provided a vehicle control device including a portable device that transmits a signal.
　本開示によれば、予約機能の利便性を更に高めることができる車両制御装置が得られる。 According to the present disclosure, a vehicle control device that can further enhance the convenience of the reservation function is obtained.
車両制御装置１の一例を概略的に示すシステム構成図である。1 is a system configuration diagram schematically illustrating an example of a vehicle control device 1. FIG. 車室外検知用領域の一例を概略的に示す図である。It is a figure which shows an example of the area | region for vehicle exterior detection roughly. 携帯機３０における操作部の例を示す図である。4 is a diagram illustrating an example of an operation unit in the portable device 30. FIG. 車室外の予約に関して携帯機３０により実行される処理の一例を示すフローチャートである。It is a flowchart which shows an example of the process performed by the portable device 30 regarding the reservation outside a vehicle interior. 車室外の予約に関して携帯機３０により実行される処理の他の一例を示すフローチャートである。12 is a flowchart illustrating another example of processing executed by the portable device 30 for reservation outside the vehicle compartment. 携帯機３０における予約操作時に実行されてよい処理の一例を示すフローチャートである。5 is a flowchart illustrating an example of processing that may be executed during a reservation operation in the portable device 30. 車室内の予約に関連してスマートＥＣＵ１０により実行される処理の一例を示すフローチャートである。It is a flowchart which shows an example of the process performed by smart ECU10 in connection with the reservation in a vehicle interior.
　以下、添付図面を参照しながら各実施例について詳細に説明する。 Hereinafter, each example will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.
　図１は、車両制御装置１の一例を概略的に示すシステム構成図である。図２は、車室外検知用領域の一例を概略的に示す図である。 FIG. 1 is a system configuration diagram schematically showing an example of the vehicle control device 1. FIG. 2 is a diagram schematically illustrating an example of the vehicle exterior detection area.
　車両制御装置１は、スマートエントリー制御ＥＣＵ（以下、単に「スマートＥＣＵ」という）１０と、ボデー制御ＥＣＵ（以下、単に「ボデーＥＣＵ」という）１２と、アクチュエータ１４と、送信機２０と、受信機２２と、携帯機３０とを含む。 The vehicle control apparatus 1 includes a smart entry control ECU (hereinafter simply referred to as “smart ECU”) 10, a body control ECU (hereinafter simply referred to as “body ECU”) 12, an actuator 14, a transmitter 20, and a receiver. 22 and the portable device 30.
　スマートＥＣＵ１０は、図示しないバスを介して互いに接続されたＣＰＵ、ＲＯＭ、及びＲＡＭ等からなるマイクロコンピュータとして構成されてよい。ＲＯＭには、ＣＰＵが実行する各種プログラムが格納されてよい。尚、スマートＥＣＵ１０の機能は、任意のハードウェア、ソフトウェア、ファームウェア及びそれらの任意の組合せで実現されてもよい。 The smart ECU 10 may be configured as a microcomputer including a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, and the like connected to each other via a bus (not shown). Various programs executed by the CPU may be stored in the ROM. Note that the function of the smart ECU 10 may be realized by any hardware, software, firmware, and any combination thereof.
　スマートＥＣＵ１０には、例えば双方向多重通信線を介して、ボデーＥＣＵ１２が接続される。ボデーＥＣＵ１２は、それぞれ、図示しないバスを介して互いに接続されたＣＰＵ、ＲＯＭ、及びＲＡＭ等からなるマイクロコンピュータとして構成されてよい。ＲＯＭには、ＣＰＵが実行する各種プログラムが格納されてよい。ＲＯＭには、ＣＰＵが実行する各種プログラムが格納されてよい。ボデーＥＣＵ１２の機能は、任意のハードウェア、ソフトウェア、ファームウェア又はそれらの任意の組合せで実現されてもよい。また、スマートＥＣＵ１０の機能の一部又は全部は、ボデーＥＣＵ１２により実現されてもよいし、他のＥＣＵにより実現されてもよい。逆に、ボデーＥＣＵ１２の機能の一部又は全部は、スマートＥＣＵ１０により実現されてもよいし、他のＥＣＵにより実現されてもよい。 The body ECU 12 is connected to the smart ECU 10 via, for example, a bidirectional multiplex communication line. The body ECU 12 may be configured as a microcomputer including a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, and the like connected to each other via a bus (not shown). Various programs executed by the CPU may be stored in the ROM. Various programs executed by the CPU may be stored in the ROM. The function of the body ECU 12 may be realized by any hardware, software, firmware, or any combination thereof. Also, part or all of the functions of the smart ECU 10 may be realized by the body ECU 12 or may be realized by another ECU. Conversely, part or all of the functions of the body ECU 12 may be realized by the smart ECU 10 or may be realized by another ECU.
　ボデーＥＣＵ１２には、アクチュエータ（以下、「ボデー系アクチュエータ」という）１４が接続される。ボデー系アクチュエータ１４は、ボデー系部品を駆動する。ボデー系アクチュエータ１４は、ドアロック機構を駆動するドアロックアクチュエータ、ドアガラスを昇降駆動するアクチュエータ（パワーウインドウレギュレータ）、スライドドアを開閉駆動するアクチュエータ（パワースライドドア用モータ）、バックドア又はトランク(ラゲージドア)を開閉駆動するアクチュエータ（パワーバックドア用モータ又はラゲージドアオープナーモータ）、サンルーフを開閉駆動するアクチュエータ等を含んでよい。ボデー系アクチュエータ１４は、ボデーＥＣＵ１２により制御される。 The body ECU 12 is connected with an actuator (hereinafter referred to as “body actuator”) 14. The body actuator 14 drives the body parts. The body system actuator 14 includes a door lock actuator that drives a door lock mechanism, an actuator that drives the door glass up and down (power window regulator), an actuator that drives the slide door to open and close (motor for power slide door), a back door or a trunk (luggage door). ) May be included (an actuator for power back door or luggage door opener motor), an actuator for opening / closing the sunroof, and the like. The body system actuator 14 is controlled by the body ECU 12.
　スマートＥＣＵ１０には、送信機（車室外検知用発信機）２０が接続される。送信機２０は、車室外に携帯機３０を検知するための検知領域（車室外検知用領域）を形成する。送信機２０は、車室外検知用アンテナを含み、車室外検知用アンテナを介してリクエスト信号（車室外検知用電波）を発信することで、車室外検知用領域を形成する。ここでは、車室外検知用アンテナから送信されるリクエスト信号が、携帯機３０により正常に受信される態様で到達できる範囲が車室外検知用領域に対応する。尚、送信機２０の車室外検知用アンテナは、複数個設定されてよく、例えば車両の運転席側ドア外部空間及び助手席側ドア外部空間に対応して、左右のドアアウトサイドハンドルにそれぞれ１つずつ内蔵されてもよい。図２に示す例では、送信機２０は、運転席側ドア外部空間、助手席側ドア外部空間、及び、バックドア外部空間のそれぞれに対応して３つの車室外検知用アンテナ２０ａ、２０ｂ、２０ｃを含む。図２には、３つの車室外検知用アンテナ２０ａ、２０ｂ、２０ｃのそれぞれに対応して、運転席側ドア外部空間、助手席側ドア外部空間、及び、バックドア外部空間のそれぞれに、車室外検知用領域８０ａ、８０ｂ、８０ｃが形成されている。尚、車室外検知用アンテナ２０ｃは、例えばバックドアのハンドル等に内蔵されてよい。 The smart ECU 10 is connected to a transmitter (transmitter for detection outside the passenger compartment) 20. The transmitter 20 forms a detection area (outdoor detection area) for detecting the portable device 30 outside the passenger compartment. The transmitter 20 includes a vehicle exterior detection antenna, and forms a vehicle exterior detection region by transmitting a request signal (a vehicle exterior detection radio wave) via the vehicle exterior detection antenna. Here, the range in which the request signal transmitted from the vehicle exterior detection antenna can be normally received by the portable device 30 corresponds to the vehicle exterior detection region. A plurality of antennas for detecting outside the vehicle compartment of the transmitter 20 may be set. For example, one for each of the left and right door outside handles corresponding to the driver side door outer space and the passenger side door outer space of the vehicle. It may be built in one by one. In the example illustrated in FIG. 2, the transmitter 20 includes three vehicle exterior detection antennas 20 a, 20 b, and 20 c corresponding to the driver seat side door external space, the passenger seat side door external space, and the back door external space, respectively. including. In FIG. 2, corresponding to each of the three vehicle exterior detection antennas 20 a, 20 b, and 20 c, a driver seat side door external space, a passenger seat side door external space, and a back door external space are respectively provided outside the vehicle interior. Detection areas 80a, 80b, and 80c are formed. The vehicle exterior detection antenna 20c may be incorporated in, for example, a back door handle.
　尚、送信機２０の機能の一部（例えばアンテナ駆動制御機能）は、スマートＥＣＵ１０により実現されてもよい。例えば、車室外検知用アンテナ以外の送信機２０の構成は、スマートＥＣＵ１０に組み込まれてもよい。 Note that a part of the function of the transmitter 20 (for example, an antenna drive control function) may be realized by the smart ECU 10. For example, the configuration of the transmitter 20 other than the vehicle exterior detection antenna may be incorporated in the smart ECU 10.
　スマートＥＣＵ１０には、受信機２２が接続される。受信機２２は、携帯機３０からの応答信号等を受信する。受信機２２は、携帯機３０から送信される応答信号を受信できるような位置に配置され、例えば車両後部座席の側方に配置されてもよい。受信機２２は、ラゲージスペース内に追加的に配置されてもよいし、個数や配置位置は任意である。受信機２２は、携帯機３０からの応答信号を受信すると、携帯機３０から受信した応答信号に対して増幅・復調等の所定の処理を施した後、当該復調した応答信号をスマートＥＣＵ１０に供給する。スマートＥＣＵ１０は、受信された応答信号に含まれるＩＤコードと、所定のメモリ（図示せず）に記憶されたＩＤコードとを比較し、これらが一致する場合には、正規な携帯機３０であるとの認証結果（認証が取れた旨の認証結果）を出力する。尚、受信機２２の機能の一部は、スマートＥＣＵ１０により実現されてもよい。 The receiver 22 is connected to the smart ECU 10. The receiver 22 receives a response signal or the like from the portable device 30. The receiver 22 is disposed at a position where a response signal transmitted from the portable device 30 can be received. For example, the receiver 22 may be disposed on the side of the rear seat of the vehicle. The receivers 22 may be additionally arranged in the luggage space, and the number and arrangement position thereof are arbitrary. Upon receiving the response signal from the portable device 30, the receiver 22 performs predetermined processing such as amplification and demodulation on the response signal received from the portable device 30, and then supplies the demodulated response signal to the smart ECU 10. To do. The smart ECU 10 compares the ID code included in the received response signal with the ID code stored in a predetermined memory (not shown), and if they match, the smart ECU 10 is a legitimate portable device 30. Authentication result (authentication result to the effect that authentication has been obtained) is output. Note that some of the functions of the receiver 22 may be realized by the smart ECU 10.
　携帯機３０は、車両側の送信機２０及び受信機２２との間で微弱電波により双方向通信を行う送受信機（トランスポンダ）と、送受信アンテナとを備える。また、携帯機３０には、所与の正当なＩＤコードを記憶する記憶部３１、及び、各種処理を行う処理装置３３とが内蔵される。尚、携帯機３０は、ユーザにより操作可能なボタン（図３参照）を備え、当該ボタンの操作に応じてドアロック／アンロック等を指令するワイヤレス信号を送信する機能（即ち通常のキーレスエントリシステムの機能）を備えてもよい。また、携帯機３０は、ユーザの操作により車両のドアの施錠及び開錠が可能なメカニカルキーを備えるメカニカルキー内蔵型のキーであってもよい。或いは、携帯機３０は、メカニカルキーとは独立したキーであってもよい。 The portable device 30 includes a transmitter / receiver (transponder) that performs bidirectional communication with the transmitter 20 and the receiver 22 on the vehicle side using weak radio waves, and a transmission / reception antenna. The portable device 30 includes a storage unit 31 that stores a given valid ID code and a processing device 33 that performs various processes. The portable device 30 includes a button (see FIG. 3) that can be operated by the user, and a function of transmitting a wireless signal instructing door locking / unlocking or the like according to the operation of the button (that is, a normal keyless entry system) May be provided. Moreover, the portable device 30 may be a key with a built-in mechanical key including a mechanical key that can lock and unlock the door of the vehicle by a user operation. Alternatively, the portable device 30 may be a key independent of the mechanical key.
　携帯機３０は、上述の如く送信機２０の車室外検知用アンテナを介して送信されるリクエスト信号（車室外検知用電波）を受信したとき、当該リクエスト信号に応じた応答信号を送信する。この応答信号には、ＩＤコードが組み込まれる。尚、携帯機３０は、車室外検知用アンテナを介して送信されるリクエスト信号を受信したときと、車室内キー検知用アンテナを介して送信されるリクエスト信号を受信したときとで、異なる応答信号を送信するように構成されてもよい。この場合、スマートＥＣＵ１０は、携帯機３０からの応答信号を解読することで、携帯機３０が車室内に存在するか車室外に存在するかを把握することができる。また、同様に、携帯機３０は、一の車室外検知用アンテナを介して送信されるリクエスト信号を受信したときと、他の車室外検知用アンテナを介して送信されるリクエスト信号を受信したときとで、異なる応答信号を送信するように構成されてもよい。この場合、スマートＥＣＵ１０は、携帯機３０からの応答信号を解読することで、携帯機３０がどの車室外検知用領域に存在するかを把握することができる。 When the portable device 30 receives a request signal (outside vehicle detection radio wave) transmitted via the outside detection antenna of the transmitter 20 as described above, the portable device 30 transmits a response signal corresponding to the request signal. An ID code is incorporated in this response signal. The portable device 30 receives different response signals when receiving a request signal transmitted through the vehicle interior detection antenna and when receiving a request signal transmitted through the vehicle interior key detection antenna. May be configured to transmit. In this case, the smart ECU 10 can grasp whether the portable device 30 exists inside the vehicle compartment or outside the vehicle compartment by decoding the response signal from the portable device 30. Similarly, when the portable device 30 receives a request signal transmitted via one out-of-vehicle detection antenna and when received a request signal transmitted through another out-of-vehicle detection antenna. And may be configured to transmit different response signals. In this case, the smart ECU 10 can grasp in which vehicle exterior detection area the portable device 30 exists by decoding the response signal from the portable device 30.
　次に、本実施例のスマートＥＣＵ１０及びボデーＥＣＵ１２により協動して実行される基本的なドアロック／アンロック動作の一例について概説する。 Next, an example of a basic door lock / unlock operation executed cooperatively by the smart ECU 10 and the body ECU 12 of the present embodiment will be outlined.
　　＜ドアロック機構の解錠＞
　スマートＥＣＵ１０は、所定の車両の駐車状態が検出されると、車室外検知用領域が形成されるように、送信機２０の車室外検知用アンテナを介してリクエスト信号を送信する。車室外検知用領域は、例えば図２に示すように、８０ａ，８０ｂ，８０ｃで指示されるような領域であってよい。車室外検知用領域内に携帯機３０が存在すると、携帯機３０から応答信号が受信機２２にて受信される。スマートＥＣＵ１０は、受信機２２で受信された応答信号に含まれるＩＤコードと予め設定・記憶されているＩＤコードとを照合することで、正当なＩＤコードを備える携帯機３０の車両への接近を検出する。ＩＤコードの照合が確認されると、ボデーＥＣＵ１２は、ユーザによるドアの開操作を意図する所定の操作の検出（例えば、ドアアウターハンドルへのユーザの手の接触ないし近接を、ドアアウターハンドルに設けられるタッチセンサにより検出）と同時に、対応するドアのロック機構のドアロックアクチュエータ（ボデー系アクチュエータ１４の一例）に対して解錠用の駆動信号を供給する。この結果、ドアアンロック状態が形成され、正当な携帯機３０を所持するユーザは、携帯機３０を取り出してキーシリンダーに挿入することなく若しくは携帯機３０のＵＮＬＯＣＫボタンを操作することなく、所望のドアを開けて車内に乗り込むことができる。以下、このようにしてスマートキーシステムを利用して実現されるアンロック動作を、「スマートアンロック」ともいう。他方、通常のキーレスエントリシステム（ボタン操作によるアンロック指令）を利用して実現されるアンロック動作を、「ワイヤレスアンロック」ともいう。尚、スマートアンロック及びワイヤレスアンロック以外のアンロック動作は、典型的には、ユーザが携帯機３０をドアキーシリンダに差し込んで回すことで実現されるキー連動アンロックを含む。 <Unlocking the door lock mechanism>
When the parking state of a predetermined vehicle is detected, the smart ECU 10 transmits a request signal via the outside detection antenna of the transmitter 20 so that the outside detection area is formed. For example, as shown in FIG. 2, the outside detection area may be an area indicated by 80 a, 80 b, and 80 c. When the portable device 30 exists in the vehicle exterior detection area, a response signal is received by the receiver 22 from the portable device 30. The smart ECU 10 checks the ID code included in the response signal received by the receiver 22 against the ID code that is set and stored in advance, thereby allowing the portable device 30 having a valid ID code to approach the vehicle. To detect. When the collation of the ID code is confirmed, the body ECU 12 detects a predetermined operation intended by the user to open the door (for example, the door outer handle is provided with contact or proximity of the user's hand to the door outer handle). At the same time, a drive signal for unlocking is supplied to the door lock actuator (an example of the body actuator 14) of the corresponding door lock mechanism. As a result, a door unlocked state is formed, and a user who has a legitimate portable device 30 does not need to take out the portable device 30 and insert it into the key cylinder or operate the UNLOCK button of the portable device 30. You can open the door and get into the car. Hereinafter, the unlocking operation realized using the smart key system in this manner is also referred to as “smart unlocking”. On the other hand, the unlocking operation realized using a normal keyless entry system (unlock command by button operation) is also referred to as “wireless unlock”. Note that unlock operations other than smart unlock and wireless unlock typically include key-linked unlock realized by the user inserting the portable device 30 into the door key cylinder and turning it.
　尚、スマートＥＣＵ１０は、スマートアンロック（又はワイヤレスアンロック）後、ユーザによるドアの開閉動作が検出されると、車室内に所定の検知領域（車室内検知用領域）が形成されるように、車室内キー検知用発信機及び車室内キー検知用アンテナ（図示せず）を介してリクエスト信号（車室内検知用電波）を送信する。車室内検知用領域の携帯機３０は、リクエスト信号に応答して、応答信号を送信し、この応答信号が受信機２２により受信される。従って、受信機２２により応答信号が受信され、且つ、キー認証が取れた（ＩＤコードが一致した）場合には、スマートＥＣＵ１０は、携帯機３０（正当なユーザ）が車室内に存在すると判定して、イモビライザ機能の解除及びステアリングロックのロック解除を実行してもよい。また、スマートＥＣＵ１０は、エンジンスイッチ（図示せず）操作時にリクエスト信号（車室内検知用電波）を送信し、同様に携帯機３０（正当なユーザ）が車室内に存在すると判定した場合には、エンジンの始動を許可してもよい。尚、イモビライザ機能の解除及びステアリングロックのロック解除等は、通常車室内キー照合処理を経ず、カーテシスイッチがオフからオンになることに直接連動して実現されてもよい。 The smart ECU 10 is configured so that, after smart unlock (or wireless unlock), when a door opening / closing operation by the user is detected, a predetermined detection region (vehicle interior detection region) is formed in the vehicle interior. A request signal (vehicle interior detection radio wave) is transmitted via a vehicle interior key detection transmitter and a vehicle interior key detection antenna (not shown). The portable device 30 in the vehicle interior detection area transmits a response signal in response to the request signal, and the response signal is received by the receiver 22. Therefore, when the response signal is received by the receiver 22 and the key authentication is obtained (the ID code matches), the smart ECU 10 determines that the portable device 30 (legitimate user) exists in the vehicle interior. The immobilizer function may be released and the steering lock may be released. In addition, when the smart ECU 10 transmits a request signal (vehicle interior detection radio wave) when operating an engine switch (not shown), and similarly determines that the portable device 30 (authorized user) is present in the vehicle interior, The engine may be allowed to start. Note that the release of the immobilizer function, the unlocking of the steering lock, and the like may be realized directly in conjunction with the courtesy switch being turned on from off without passing through the normal vehicle interior key collation process.
　　＜ドアロック機構の施錠等＞
　スマートＥＣＵ１０は、ドアアウターハンドルに配設されたロックスイッチ（図示せず）の押圧操作を検出する。ロックスイッチの押圧操作が検出されると、スマートＥＣＵ１０は、車室外検知用領域が形成されるように、送信機２０の車室外検知用アンテナを介してリクエスト信号を送信する。この車室外検知用領域は、例えば図２に示すように、８０ａ，８０ｂ，８０ｃで指示されるような領域であってよい。車室外検知用領域内に携帯機３０が存在すると、携帯機３０から応答信号が受信機２２にて受信される。スマートＥＣＵ１０は、受信機２２で受信された応答信号に含まれるＩＤコードと予め設定・記憶されているＩＤコードとを照合することで、正当なＩＤコードを備える携帯機３０の車外への持ち出しを検出する。ＩＤコードの照合が確認されると、ボデーＥＣＵ１２は、アンロック状態のドアロック機構のドアロックアクチュエータに対して施錠用の駆動信号を供給する。この結果、ドアロック状態が形成され、正当な携帯機３０を所持するユーザは、携帯機３０を取り出してキーシリンダーに挿入することなく若しくは携帯機３０のＬＯＣＫボタンを操作することなく、ドアを施錠することができる。尚、ここでは、ロックスイッチの押圧操作が検出された場合に、リクエスト信号が送信されているが、エンジン停止後にドアの開閉が検出された場合に、リクエスト信号が送信されてもよい。この場合、ロックスイッチの押圧操作を必要とせず、ドアを施錠することができる。 <Locking door lock mechanism>
The smart ECU 10 detects a pressing operation of a lock switch (not shown) disposed on the door outer handle. When the pressing operation of the lock switch is detected, the smart ECU 10 transmits a request signal via the vehicle interior detection antenna of the transmitter 20 so that the vehicle exterior detection region is formed. The vehicle exterior detection area may be an area indicated by 80a, 80b, 80c as shown in FIG. 2, for example. When the portable device 30 exists in the vehicle exterior detection area, a response signal is received by the receiver 22 from the portable device 30. The smart ECU 10 collates the ID code included in the response signal received by the receiver 22 with the ID code that is set and stored in advance, so that the portable device 30 having a valid ID code is taken out of the vehicle. To detect. When the collation of the ID code is confirmed, the body ECU 12 supplies a drive signal for locking to the door lock actuator of the unlocked door lock mechanism. As a result, a door lock state is formed, and a user who has a legitimate portable device 30 locks the door without taking out the portable device 30 and inserting it into the key cylinder or operating the LOCK button of the portable device 30. can do. Here, the request signal is transmitted when the pressing operation of the lock switch is detected, but the request signal may be transmitted when the opening / closing of the door is detected after the engine is stopped. In this case, the door can be locked without requiring a pressing operation of the lock switch.
　次に、携帯機３０の予約機能について説明する。 Next, the reservation function of the portable device 30 will be described.
　携帯機３０は、ボデー系アクチュエータ１４の作動を予約できる予約機能を備える。この予約対象となるボデー系アクチュエータ１４は、任意に決定されてもよい。例えば、予約対象となるボデー系アクチュエータ１４は、ドアロックアクチュエータの作動、パワーウインドウレギュレータ、パワースライドドア用モータ、バックドア又はトランクを開閉駆動するアクチュエータ、サンルーフを開閉駆動するアクチュエータのうちのいずれか１つ又は任意の２つ以上の組合せであってよい。尚、予約対象となるボデー系アクチュエータ１４は、典型的には、携帯機３０でのボタン操作により作動を指示することが可能なボデー系アクチュエータ１４（即ちワイヤレス信号を送信して作動させることが可能なボデー系アクチュエータ１４）である。 The portable device 30 has a reservation function that can reserve the operation of the body actuator 14. The body system actuator 14 to be reserved may be arbitrarily determined. For example, the body system actuator 14 to be reserved is one of a door lock actuator operation, a power window regulator, a power sliding door motor, an actuator that opens and closes a back door or a trunk, and an actuator that opens and closes a sunroof. Or any combination of two or more. It should be noted that the body actuator 14 to be reserved is typically actuated by transmitting a wireless signal that can be instructed to operate by a button operation on the portable device 30 (that is, a wireless signal is transmitted). Body actuator 14).
　携帯機３０に対するボデー系アクチュエータ１４の作動の予約方法は、携帯機３０に対して所定の予約入力（外部からの予約入力）を行うことであってよい。所定の予約入力は、ボタン入力や音声入力等を含め、任意である。所定の予約入力は、典型的には、携帯機３０の操作部における所定の予約操作による入力である。ボデー系アクチュエータ１４の複数の作動が予約可能である場合は、所定の予約入力は、いずれの作動を予約するかを特定する入力情報を含んでよい。携帯機３０は、所定の予約入力が行われた場合、その旨を表す情報（予約情報）を記憶部３１内に記憶(保持)する。予約情報は、例えばフラグの形態であってもよい。尚、予約可能なボデー系アクチュエータ１４の数が複数である場合、予約情報は、どのボデー系アクチュエータ１４の作動が予約されたかを表す情報(即ち、予約動作を表す情報)を含んでよい。 The reservation method of the operation of the body-type actuator 14 for the portable device 30 may be to perform a predetermined reservation input (reservation input from the outside) to the portable device 30. The predetermined reservation input is arbitrary including button input and voice input. The predetermined reservation input is typically an input by a predetermined reservation operation in the operation unit of the portable device 30. When a plurality of operations of the body actuator 14 can be reserved, the predetermined reservation input may include input information for specifying which operation is reserved. When a predetermined reservation is input, the portable device 30 stores (holds) information (reservation information) indicating that in the storage unit 31. The reservation information may be in the form of a flag, for example. When the number of body-type actuators 14 that can be reserved is plural, the reservation information may include information indicating which body-type actuator 14 is reserved for operation (that is, information indicating a reservation operation).
　携帯機３０は、好ましくは、予約情報を保持する際に(即ち所定の予約入力に応答して)、その旨を表す情報(予約受付完了情報)を外部に出力する。この出力方法は、携帯機３０から発せられる音（メッセージを含む）や振動等を含めて任意である。これにより、ユーザは、予約操作が完了したことを確認することができる。 The portable device 30 preferably outputs information indicating that (reservation acceptance completion information) to the outside when holding the reservation information (that is, in response to a predetermined reservation input). This output method is arbitrary including sound (including a message) or vibration generated from the portable device 30. Thereby, the user can confirm that the reservation operation is completed.
　携帯機３０で保持される予約情報は、所定のキャンセル入力によりキャンセル可能（消去可能）とされてもよい。これは、ユーザが、一旦予約したものの、後で思い直して予約をキャンセルしたくなる場合がありうるためである。所定のキャンセル入力は、ボタン入力や音声入力等を含め、任意である。所定のキャンセル入力は、典型的には、携帯機３０の操作部における所定のキャンセル操作による入力である。この場合、携帯機３０は、所定のキャンセル入力を受けると、記憶部３１内の予約情報を消去する。尚、携帯機３０は、所定のキャンセル入力に応答した予約情報の消去時にも、その旨を表す情報(予約消去完了情報)を外部に出力してもよい。 The reservation information held in the portable device 30 may be cancelable (can be deleted) by a predetermined cancel input. This is because the user may make a reservation once, but may want to reconsider and cancel the reservation later. The predetermined cancel input is arbitrary including button input and voice input. The predetermined cancel input is typically an input by a predetermined cancel operation in the operation unit of the portable device 30. In this case, when the portable device 30 receives a predetermined cancel input, the portable device 30 deletes the reservation information in the storage unit 31. Note that the portable device 30 may also output information indicating that (reservation erasure completion information) to the outside even when erasing the reservation information in response to a predetermined cancel input.
　また、携帯機３０で保持される予約情報は、所定の予約入力が行われた時点から所定の予約保持時間Ｔ１経過後に消去されてもよい。これは、予約後に非常に長い時間経過したときは、予約がもはや不要となっている可能性が高いためである。しかしながら、ユーザによっては、相当時間前から予約する可能性もあるため、所定の予約保持時間Ｔ１は比較的長い時間(例えば２４時間等)に設定されてもよい。また、所定の予約保持時間Ｔ１は、ユーザにより選択可能とされてもよい。 In addition, the reservation information held in the portable device 30 may be deleted after a predetermined reservation holding time T1 has elapsed from the time when a predetermined reservation is input. This is because when a very long time has passed after the reservation, there is a high possibility that the reservation is no longer necessary. However, depending on the user, there is a possibility of making a reservation for a considerable time before, so the predetermined reservation holding time T1 may be set to a relatively long time (for example, 24 hours). The predetermined reservation holding time T1 may be selectable by the user.
　携帯機３０は、予約情報を保持している場合に、車両側からリクエスト信号を受信すると、予約信号を送信する。予約信号の形態は任意であってよい。例えば予約信号は、携帯機３０のボタン操作により送信されるワイヤレス信号と同一であってよいし、予約信号は、リクエスト信号に対して送信する応答信号に含められてもよい。 When the portable device 30 holds the reservation information, it receives the request signal from the vehicle side and transmits the reservation signal. The form of the reservation signal may be arbitrary. For example, the reservation signal may be the same as the wireless signal transmitted by the button operation of the portable device 30, or the reservation signal may be included in a response signal transmitted with respect to the request signal.
　携帯機３０は、予約信号を送信すると、記憶部３１内の予約情報を消去してよい。これは、予約信号を送信すると予約動作が実現されることになるためである(即ち今回の予約が役割を終えるためである)。但し、携帯機３０は、予約信号に応答して車両側から所定の実行完了信号(例えば、予約動作を実現した旨を知らせる信号)を受信した場合に限り、記憶部３１内の予約情報を消去することとしてもよい。この場合、携帯機３０は、実行完了信号を受信するまでの間、予約信号を所定周期毎に送信し続けてもよい(但し、携帯機３０が車室外検知用領域内に位置することが前提条件となる)。尚、車両側から実行完了信号を送信しない構成では、携帯機３０は、予約信号を送信すると共に、記憶部３１内の予約情報を消去することとしてよい。 When the portable device 30 transmits the reservation signal, the reservation information in the storage unit 31 may be deleted. This is because the reservation operation is realized when the reservation signal is transmitted (that is, the current reservation ends its role). However, the portable device 30 deletes the reservation information in the storage unit 31 only when a predetermined execution completion signal (for example, a signal notifying that the reservation operation has been realized) is received from the vehicle side in response to the reservation signal. It is good to do. In this case, the portable device 30 may continue to transmit the reservation signal at every predetermined period until the execution completion signal is received (provided that the portable device 30 is located in the vehicle exterior detection area). Condition). In the configuration in which the execution completion signal is not transmitted from the vehicle side, the portable device 30 may transmit the reservation signal and delete the reservation information in the storage unit 31.
　図３は、携帯機３０における操作部の例を示す図であり、２つの携帯機３０Ａ，３０Ｂにおける操作ボタンの例を示す図である。尚、図３（Ａ）及び図３（Ｂ）に示すボタン構成は、あくまで一例であり、当然ながら、車両の機能（パワードアの有無等）に応じて適宜変更されてよい。 FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating an example of an operation unit in the portable device 30, and is a diagram illustrating examples of operation buttons in the two portable devices 30A and 30B. Note that the button configurations shown in FIGS. 3A and 3B are merely examples, and may be appropriately changed according to the function of the vehicle (such as the presence or absence of a power door).
　図３（Ａ）に示す例では、携帯機３０Ａは、ＬＯＣＫボタン３４、ＵＮＬＯＣＫボタン３６、ＰＳＤ（Ｌ）ボタン３７ａ、ＰＳＤ（Ｒ）ボタン３７ｂ、ＰＢＤボタン３７ｃ、及び、予約ボタン３８を含む。また、携帯機３０Ａは、インジケータ３２を含む。尚、インジケータ３２は、ＬＥＤ（Light-Emitting Diode）のような任意の光源を含んでよい。 In the example shown in FIG. 3A, the portable device 30A includes a LOCK button 34, an UNLOCK button 36, a PSD (L) button 37a, a PSD (R) button 37b, a PBD button 37c, and a reservation button 38. The portable device 30A includes an indicator 32. The indicator 32 may include an arbitrary light source such as an LED (Light-Emitting / Diode).
　ＬＯＣＫボタン３４及びＵＮＬＯＣＫボタン３６は、それぞれ、ドアをロック及びアンロックさせるときに操作されるボタンである。例えば、ＬＯＣＫボタン３４が押されると、携帯機３０Ａは、ドアロックを指令するワイヤレス信号を送信する。尚、このワイヤレス信号が受信機２２に受信されると、ボデーＥＣＵ１２がドアロックアクチュエータを駆動して、ドアロックを実現する。 The LOCK button 34 and the UNLOCK button 36 are buttons that are operated when the door is locked and unlocked, respectively. For example, when the LOCK button 34 is pressed, the portable device 30A transmits a wireless signal instructing a door lock. When this wireless signal is received by the receiver 22, the body ECU 12 drives the door lock actuator to realize the door lock.
　ＰＳＤ（Ｌ）ボタン３７ａ及びＰＳＤ（Ｒ）ボタン３７ｂは、それぞれ、左右のスライドドアを自動的に開閉させるときに操作されるボタンである。例えば、ＰＳＤ（Ｌ）ボタン３７ａが押されると、携帯機３０Ａは、左のスライドドアの開閉を指令するワイヤレス信号を送信する。尚、このワイヤレス信号が受信機２２に受信されると、ボデーＥＣＵ１２がパワースライドドア用モータを駆動して、左のスライドドアの開閉を実現する。 The PSD (L) button 37a and the PSD (R) button 37b are buttons that are operated when the left and right sliding doors are automatically opened and closed. For example, when the PSD (L) button 37a is pressed, the portable device 30A transmits a wireless signal instructing opening / closing of the left slide door. When this wireless signal is received by the receiver 22, the body ECU 12 drives the power sliding door motor to open and close the left sliding door.
　ＰＢＤボタン３７ｃは、バックドアを自動的に開閉させるときに操作されるボタンである。例えば、ＰＢＤボタン３７ｃが押されると、携帯機３０Ａは、バックドアの開閉を指令するワイヤレス信号を送信する。尚、このワイヤレス信号が受信機２２に受信されると、ボデーＥＣＵ１２がパワーバックドア用モータを駆動して、バックドアの開閉を実現する。 The PBD button 37c is a button operated when the back door is automatically opened and closed. For example, when the PBD button 37c is pressed, the portable device 30A transmits a wireless signal instructing opening / closing of the back door. When this wireless signal is received by the receiver 22, the body ECU 12 drives the power back door motor to open and close the back door.
　予約ボタン３８は、予約対象となるボデー系アクチュエータ１４の作動を予約するときに操作されるボタンである。図３（Ａ）に示す例では、予約対象となるボデー系アクチュエータ１４は、パワースライドドア用モータと、パワーバックドア用モータであるとする。この場合、左のスライドドアの開閉の予約操作は、例えば、予約ボタン３８を押した後に、ＰＳＤ（Ｌ）ボタン３７ａを押すことであってよい。同様に、右のスライドドアの開閉の予約操作は、例えば、予約ボタン３８を押した後に、ＰＳＤ（Ｒ）ボタン３７ｂを押すことであってよい。同様に、バックドアの開閉の予約操作は、例えば、予約ボタン３８を押した後に、ＰＢＤボタン３７ｃを押すことであってよい。このように、予約操作は、予約動作毎に異なってもよい。但し、後述の如く、予約操作は、予約動作毎に同一であることも可能である。 The reservation button 38 is a button operated when reserving the operation of the body actuator 14 to be reserved. In the example shown in FIG. 3A, it is assumed that the body system actuator 14 to be reserved is a power slide door motor and a power back door motor. In this case, the reservation operation for opening and closing the left sliding door may be, for example, pressing the PSD (L) button 37 a after pressing the reservation button 38. Similarly, the reservation operation for opening and closing the right sliding door may be, for example, pressing the PSD (R) button 37 b after pressing the reservation button 38. Similarly, the reservation operation for opening and closing the back door may be, for example, pressing the PBD button 37c after pressing the reservation button 38. As described above, the reservation operation may be different for each reservation operation. However, as will be described later, the reservation operation can be the same for each reservation operation.
　図３（Ｂ）に示す例では、携帯機３０Ｂは、ＬＯＣＫボタン３４、ＵＮＬＯＣＫボタン３６、ＴＲＵＮＫボタン３７、及び、予約ボタン３８を含む。また、携帯機３０Ｂは、インジケータ３２を含む。 3B, the portable device 30B includes a LOCK button 34, an UNLOCK button 36, a TRUNK button 37, and a reservation button 38. The portable device 30B includes an indicator 32.
　図３（Ｂ）に示す例では、予約対象となるボデー系アクチュエータ１４は、トランクを開閉駆動するアクチュエータであってよい。この場合、トランクの開閉の予約操作は、例えば、予約ボタン３８を押した後に、ＴＲＵＮＫボタン３７を押すことであってよい。尚、図３（Ｂ）に示す例のように、予約対象となるボデー系アクチュエータ１４が、１つだけであるとき、予約ボタン３８を押した後のＴＲＵＮＫボタン３７の操作は不要とされてもよい。即ち、トランクの開閉の予約操作は、予約ボタン３８を押すだけであってもよい。 In the example shown in FIG. 3B, the body-type actuator 14 to be reserved may be an actuator that opens and closes the trunk. In this case, the reservation operation for opening and closing the trunk may be, for example, pressing the TRUNK button 37 after pressing the reservation button 38. Note that, as in the example shown in FIG. 3B, when only one body system actuator 14 is to be reserved, the operation of the TRUNK button 37 after pressing the reservation button 38 is unnecessary. Good. That is, the reservation operation for opening and closing the trunk may be performed simply by pressing the reservation button 38.
　図３（Ａ）及び図３（Ｂ）に示す例において、携帯機３０Ａ及び携帯機３０Ｂは、予約操作が行われた場合、予約受付完了表示を行うこととしてよい。予約受付完了表示は、インジケータ３２を点灯することにより実現されてよい。インジケータ３２の点灯は、単なる所定時間の点灯であってもよいし、点滅を含む所定のパターンで実現されてもよい。この場合、既存のインジケータ３２を利用できるので、追加の構成を伴うことなく、ユーザに予約が登録されたことを知らせることができる。 3A and 3B, the portable device 30A and the portable device 30B may perform a reservation acceptance completion display when a reservation operation is performed. The reservation acceptance completion display may be realized by turning on the indicator 32. The indicator 32 may be turned on for a predetermined time or may be realized in a predetermined pattern including blinking. In this case, since the existing indicator 32 can be used, the user can be notified that the reservation has been registered without any additional configuration.
　図３（Ａ）及び図３（Ｂ）に示す例において、携帯機３０Ａ及び携帯機３０Ｂは、所定の予約キャンセル操作が行われた場合、現在保持中の予約情報を消去することとしてよい(即ち予約のキャンセルを行うこととしてよい)。所定の予約キャンセル操作は、任意であるが、予約ボタン３８を所定秒以上長押しすることであってよい。尚、携帯機３０Ａ及び携帯機３０Ｂは、予約キャンセル操作が行われた場合、予約消去完了表示を行うこととしてよい。予約消去完了表示は、インジケータ３２を点灯することにより実現されてよい。予約消去完了表示は、予約受付完了表示と同一であってもよいし、異なる態様であってもよい。この場合、既存のインジケータ３２を利用できるので、追加の構成を伴うことなく、ユーザに予約がキャンセルされたことを知らせることができる。 In the example shown in FIGS. 3A and 3B, the portable device 30A and the portable device 30B may delete the reservation information currently held when a predetermined reservation cancel operation is performed (ie, You may cancel the reservation). The predetermined reservation canceling operation is arbitrary, but may be a long press of the reservation button 38 for a predetermined second or longer. Note that the portable device 30A and the portable device 30B may perform a reservation erasure completion display when a reservation cancel operation is performed. The reservation erasure completion display may be realized by turning on the indicator 32. The reservation erasure completion display may be the same as or different from the reservation acceptance completion display. In this case, since the existing indicator 32 can be used, the user can be notified that the reservation has been canceled without any additional configuration.
　図４は、車室外の予約に関して携帯機３０により実行される処理の一例を示すフローチャートである。尚、図４に示す処理は、携帯機３０内部の処理装置３３により実現されてよい。尚、携帯機３０内部の処理装置３３は、ＣＰＵを含む演算処理装置により構成されてもよい。携帯機３０の処理装置３３の各種機能（以下で説明する機能を含む）は、任意のハードウェア、ソフトウェア、ファームウェア又はそれらの組み合わせにより実現されてもよい。以下では、一例として、携帯機３０としては、図３（Ａ）に示す携帯機３０Ａを想定する。 FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed by the portable device 30 for reservation outside the vehicle compartment. Note that the processing shown in FIG. 4 may be realized by the processing device 33 inside the portable device 30. Note that the processing device 33 inside the portable device 30 may be configured by an arithmetic processing device including a CPU. Various functions (including functions described below) of the processing device 33 of the portable device 30 may be realized by arbitrary hardware, software, firmware, or a combination thereof. Hereinafter, as an example, the portable device 30A illustrated in FIG. 3A is assumed as the portable device 30.
　ステップ４００では、携帯機３０における予約操作が検出される。予約操作は、上述の如く任意であってよく、例えば、図３（Ａ）に示す例では、予約ボタン３８の操作と、その後のＰＳＤ（Ｌ）ボタン３７ａ、ＰＳＤ（Ｒ）ボタン３７ｂ及びＰＢＤボタン３７ｃのいずれかの操作の組み合わせであってよい。予約操作が検出されると、ステップ４０５の処理に進む。尚、予約操作が検出されると、上述の如く、予約情報が携帯機３０の記憶部３１に記憶される。 In step 400, a reservation operation in the portable device 30 is detected. The reservation operation may be arbitrary as described above. For example, in the example shown in FIG. 3A, the operation of the reservation button 38 and the subsequent PSD (L) button 37a, PSD (R) button 37b, and PBD button. 37c may be any combination of operations. If a reservation operation is detected, the process proceeds to step 405. When a reservation operation is detected, reservation information is stored in the storage unit 31 of the portable device 30 as described above.
　ステップ４０５では、送信機２０の車室外検知用アンテナを介して送信されるリクエスト信号（車室外検知用電波）を受信したか否かを判定する。尚、この際、リクエスト信号に含まれてよいＩＤコードと携帯機３０の記憶部３１内のＩＤコードとを照合することで、自身に対するリクエスト信号であるか否かを判定してもよい。リクエスト信号を受信した場合には、ステップ４０６に進む。他方、リクエスト信号を受信しない場合は、受信待ち状態となる。従って、予約操作が行われると、携帯機３０はリクエスト信号の受信待ち状態となり、リクエスト信号を受信した場合には、ステップ４０６に進む。 In step 405, it is determined whether or not a request signal (outside vehicle detection radio wave) transmitted via the outside vehicle detection antenna of the transmitter 20 has been received. At this time, the ID code that may be included in the request signal and the ID code in the storage unit 31 of the portable device 30 may be collated to determine whether or not the request signal is for itself. If a request signal has been received, the process proceeds to step 406. On the other hand, when a request signal is not received, it enters a reception waiting state. Accordingly, when a reservation operation is performed, the portable device 30 enters a request signal reception waiting state, and when a request signal is received, the process proceeds to step 406.
　ステップ４０６では、携帯機３０は、予約信号を送信する。この予約信号は、予約に係るボデー系アクチュエータ１４の作動を実現するための信号である。予約信号の形態は、任意であってよい。 In step 406, the portable device 30 transmits a reservation signal. This reservation signal is a signal for realizing the operation of the body actuator 14 related to the reservation. The form of the reservation signal may be arbitrary.
　例えば予約信号は、携帯機３０のボタン操作により送信されるワイヤレス信号と同一であってよい。例えば、左のスライドドアの開閉の予約操作に係る予約信号は、携帯機３０のＰＳＤ（Ｌ）ボタン３７ａが押された際に送信されるワイヤレス信号と同一であってよい。尚、この場合、当該ワイヤレス信号は、ステップ４０５で受信したリクエスト信号に対して送信する応答信号とは別々に送信されることになる。この場合、この予約機能の追加に起因した車両側装置（スマートＥＣＵ１０やボデーＥＣＵ１２等）の仕様の実質的な変更は不要となる。即ち、ボデーＥＣＵ１２は、受信したワイヤレス信号に応じたボデー系アクチュエータ１４の作動を実現すればよい。但し、この際、ボデー系アクチュエータ１４の作動は、当該ワイヤレス信号とは別に受信した応答信号に含まれるＩＤコードに基づく認証が取れた場合のみ実現されることとしてよい。 For example, the reservation signal may be the same as the wireless signal transmitted by the button operation of the portable device 30. For example, the reservation signal related to the reservation operation for opening and closing the left sliding door may be the same as the wireless signal transmitted when the PSD (L) button 37a of the portable device 30 is pressed. In this case, the wireless signal is transmitted separately from the response signal transmitted in response to the request signal received in step 405. In this case, it is not necessary to substantially change the specifications of the vehicle side devices (such as the smart ECU 10 and the body ECU 12) due to the addition of the reservation function. That is, the body ECU 12 may realize the operation of the body system actuator 14 according to the received wireless signal. However, at this time, the operation of the body system actuator 14 may be realized only when authentication based on the ID code included in the response signal received separately from the wireless signal is obtained.
　或いは、予約信号は、ステップ４０５で受信したリクエスト信号に対して送信する応答信号に含められてもよい。即ち、応答信号は、上述の如く、ＩＤコードを含むが、当該ＩＤコードに加えて、予約信号を表す予約コードが組み込まれる。尚、この場合、受信機２２は、予約コードを復号し、ボデーＥＣＵ１２は、予約コードに応じてボデー系アクチュエータ１４の作動を実現する。この際、ボデー系アクチュエータ１４の作動は、応答信号に含まれるＩＤコードに基づく認証が取れた場合のみ実現されることとしてよい。 Alternatively, the reservation signal may be included in the response signal transmitted in response to the request signal received in step 405. That is, the response signal includes an ID code as described above, but a reservation code representing the reservation signal is incorporated in addition to the ID code. In this case, the receiver 22 decodes the reservation code, and the body ECU 12 realizes the operation of the body system actuator 14 according to the reservation code. At this time, the operation of the body actuator 14 may be realized only when authentication based on the ID code included in the response signal is obtained.
　図４に示す処理によれば、携帯機３０において予約操作が行われた場合に、携帯機３０を所持するユーザが車両に近づいたときに、予約信号が送信され、予約動作が実現される。例えば、左のスライドドアの開閉の予約操作が行われた場合に、携帯機３０を所持するユーザが車両に近づいたときに（即ち携帯機３０が車室外検知用領域内に入ったときに）、予約信号が送信される。ボデーＥＣＵ１２は、この予約信号に応答して、ドアロックアクチュエータを駆動して左のスライドドアのロックを解除すると共にパワースライドドア用モータを駆動して左のスライドドアを開放する。従って、ユーザは、例えば手荷物などで両手がふさがっている状態で、わざわざ荷物を置いてＰＳＤ（Ｌ）ボタン３７ａを押す必要がなくなり、利便性が高まる。このように、例えば乗車時に手荷物などで両手がふさがることが予測されるときは、ユーザは、事前に予約操作を行っておくだけで、その後、携帯機３０の操作部を操作する必要がなく、車両に近づくだけで（携帯機３０が車室外検知用領域内に入るだけで）、スライドドア等の開放を実現することができる。 According to the process shown in FIG. 4, when a reservation operation is performed in the portable device 30, a reservation signal is transmitted when the user who owns the portable device 30 approaches the vehicle, and the reservation operation is realized. For example, when a reservation operation for opening and closing the left sliding door is performed, when the user holding the portable device 30 approaches the vehicle (that is, when the portable device 30 enters the outside detection area). A reservation signal is transmitted. In response to the reservation signal, the body ECU 12 drives the door lock actuator to unlock the left slide door and drives the power slide door motor to open the left slide door. Therefore, the user does not have to bother to put the baggage and press the PSD (L) button 37a in a state where both hands are occupied with the baggage, for example, and the convenience is improved. Thus, for example, when it is predicted that both hands will be blocked by baggage, etc. when boarding, the user does not need to operate the operation unit of the portable device 30 only after performing a reservation operation in advance, The opening of the slide door or the like can be realized only by approaching the vehicle (just by the portable device 30 entering the outside detection area).
　また、図４に示す処理によれば、予約に係るボデー系アクチュエータ１４の駆動は、予約操作を行ったタイミングとは無関係に、携帯機３０を所持するユーザが車両に近づいたときに（即ち携帯機３０が車室外検知用領域内に入ったときに）実現される。従って、ユーザは、予約操作を行うタイミングを気にする必要がなく、また、予約時間等の設定も不要である。このように、本実施例によれば、予約操作時点から一定時間後に予約信号が送信されるような構成に比べて、利便性が向上する。 Further, according to the process shown in FIG. 4, the driving of the body actuator 14 related to the reservation is performed when the user holding the portable device 30 approaches the vehicle regardless of the timing when the reservation operation is performed (that is, the portable device 14 is carried). This is realized when the machine 30 enters the outside detection area. Therefore, the user does not need to worry about the timing for performing the reservation operation, and does not need to set a reservation time or the like. Thus, according to the present embodiment, the convenience is improved as compared with the configuration in which the reservation signal is transmitted after a predetermined time from the reservation operation time point.
　尚、図４に示す例では、ステップ５０６で送信される予約信号は、予約に係るボデー系アクチュエータ１４の作動を実現するための信号である。従って、予約可能な作動が複数存在する場合、送信される予約信号は、予約動作に応じて異なる信号となる。例えば、左のスライドドアの開閉の予約操作がなされている場合と、右のスライドドアの開閉の予約操作がなされている場合とで、送信される予約信号は、当然ながら異なる。また、複数の作動が同時に予約可能とされてもよく、この場合、送信される予約信号は、複数個であってよい。 In the example shown in FIG. 4, the reservation signal transmitted in step 506 is a signal for realizing the operation of the body system actuator 14 related to the reservation. Therefore, when there are a plurality of operations that can be reserved, the reservation signal to be transmitted is a different signal depending on the reservation operation. For example, the reservation signal to be transmitted is naturally different when the reservation operation for opening and closing the left slide door is performed and when the reservation operation for opening and closing the right slide door is performed. Further, a plurality of operations may be reserved at the same time. In this case, a plurality of reservation signals may be transmitted.
　また、図４に示す例では、予約信号は、車両側からの初回のリクエスト信号に応答して送信されているが、それに代えて又は加えて、２回目以降のリクエスト信号の受信に応答して送信されてもよい。 In the example shown in FIG. 4, the reservation signal is transmitted in response to the first request signal from the vehicle side, but instead of or in addition, in response to reception of the second and subsequent request signals. May be sent.
　また、送信機２０の車室外検知用アンテナを介して送信されるリクエスト信号が、車室外検知用アンテナ毎に異なる(例えば含まれるコードに相違がある)場合、送信される予約信号は、リクエスト信号に応じて異なってもよい。例えば、図２に示す例において、車室外検知用アンテナ２０ａからリクエスト信号を受信した場合は、送信される予約信号は、右側のスライドドアを開閉駆動するアクチュエータの作動を指令する信号であってよい。また、車室外検知用アンテナ２０ｂからリクエスト信号を受信した場合は、送信される予約信号は、左側のスライドドアを開閉駆動するアクチュエータの作動を指令する信号であってよい。また、車室外検知用アンテナ２０ｃからリクエスト信号を受信した場合は、送信される予約信号は、バックドアを開閉駆動するアクチュエータの作動を指令する信号であってよい。このような構成の場合、ユーザは、予約操作時に、どのボデー系アクチュエータ１４の作動を予約するか指定する必要がなくなる（即ち、予約ボタン３８を押すだけでよくなる）。この場合、予約操作を行ったユーザは、所望のドアに近づくだけで、当該ドアの開放等を実現することができる。 In addition, when the request signal transmitted via the outside detection antenna of the transmitter 20 is different for each outside detection antenna (for example, there is a difference in codes included), the reservation signal to be transmitted is the request signal. It may be different depending on. For example, in the example shown in FIG. 2, when a request signal is received from the vehicle exterior detection antenna 20 a, the reservation signal that is transmitted may be a signal that commands the operation of an actuator that opens and closes the right sliding door. . Further, when a request signal is received from the vehicle exterior detection antenna 20b, the transmitted reservation signal may be a signal for instructing an operation of an actuator that opens and closes the left sliding door. Further, when a request signal is received from the vehicle exterior detection antenna 20c, the reservation signal to be transmitted may be a signal for instructing an operation of an actuator that opens and closes the back door. In such a configuration, the user does not need to specify which body system actuator 14 is to be reserved at the time of the reservation operation (that is, only the reservation button 38 needs to be pressed). In this case, the user who performed the reservation operation can realize opening of the door and the like only by approaching the desired door.
　また、車両側で携帯機３０がどの車室外検知用領域内に位置するか判別可能である場合、ステップ５０６で送信される予約信号は、予約に係るボデー系アクチュエータ１４の作動を指令する信号ではなく、単に予約を表す信号(即ちどのボデー系アクチュエータ１４の作動を行うべきかを特定しない信号)であってもよい。尚、携帯機３０がどの車室外検知用領域内に位置するかは、応答信号を受信した受信アンテナ位置や応答信号自体に基づいて判定されてもよい。例えば、図２に示す例において、車室外検知用領域８０ａに携帯機３０が位置する場合に、ボデーＥＣＵ１２は、予約信号に応答して右側のスライドドアを開閉駆動するアクチュエータの作動を実現してもよい。また、車室外検知用領域８０ｂに携帯機３０が位置する場合に、ボデーＥＣＵ１２は、予約信号に応答して左側のスライドドアを開閉駆動するアクチュエータの作動を実現してもよい。また、車室外検知用領域８０ｃに携帯機３０が位置する場合に、ボデーＥＣＵ１２は、予約信号に応答してバックドアを開閉駆動するアクチュエータの作動を実現してもよい。このような構成の場合、ユーザは、予約操作時に、どのボデー系アクチュエータ１４の作動を予約するか指定する必要がなくなる（即ち、予約ボタン３８を押すだけでよくなる）。この場合、予約操作を行ったユーザは、所望のドアに近づくだけで、当該ドアの開放等を実現することができる。 In addition, when it is possible to determine in which detection area outside the passenger compartment the portable device 30 is located on the vehicle side, the reservation signal transmitted in step 506 is a signal for commanding the operation of the body system actuator 14 related to the reservation. Instead, it may be a signal simply indicating reservation (that is, a signal that does not specify which body actuator 14 should be operated). It should be noted that it may be determined based on the position of the receiving antenna that received the response signal or the response signal itself, in which vehicle compartment detection area the portable device 30 is located. For example, in the example shown in FIG. 2, when the portable device 30 is located in the vehicle exterior detection area 80a, the body ECU 12 realizes the operation of the actuator that opens and closes the right sliding door in response to the reservation signal. Also good. Further, when the portable device 30 is located in the outside detection area 80b, the body ECU 12 may realize an operation of an actuator that opens and closes the left sliding door in response to the reservation signal. Further, when the portable device 30 is located in the outside detection area 80c, the body ECU 12 may realize the operation of the actuator that opens and closes the back door in response to the reservation signal. In such a configuration, the user does not need to specify which body system actuator 14 is to be reserved at the time of the reservation operation (that is, only the reservation button 38 needs to be pressed). In this case, the user who performed the reservation operation can realize opening of the door and the like only by approaching the desired door.
　図５は、車室外の予約に関して携帯機３０により実行される処理の他の一例を示すフローチャートである。尚、図５に示す処理は、図４に示す処理と同様、携帯機３０内部の処理装置３３により実現されてよい。図５に示す処理は、図４に示す処理に対して、ステップ５０２，５０３，５０４，５０７，５０８が追加された点が主に異なる。即ちステップ５０１，５０５，５０６の処理は、図４に示したステップ４０１，４０５，４０６の処理とそれぞれ同一であってよい。従って、以下では主に異なる部分のみを説明する。 FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing another example of processing executed by the portable device 30 for reservation outside the passenger compartment. Note that the processing shown in FIG. 5 may be realized by the processing device 33 inside the portable device 30 as in the processing shown in FIG. The process shown in FIG. 5 is mainly different from the process shown in FIG. 4 in that steps 502, 503, 504, 507, and 508 are added. That is, the processing in steps 501, 505, and 506 may be the same as the processing in steps 401, 405, and 406 shown in FIG. Therefore, only different parts will be described below.
　ステップ５０１に後続するステップ５０２では、予約情報の記憶に伴って予約受付完了表示を行うと共に、タイマＴのカウントアップを開始する。 In step 502 subsequent to step 501, the reservation acceptance completion display is performed with the storage of the reservation information, and the timer T starts counting up.
　ステップ５０３では、タイマＴ(カウント値)が予約保持時間Ｔ１未満であるか否かを判定する。タイマＴが予約保持時間Ｔ１未満である場合は、ステップ５０４に進み、それ以外の場合(即ち、タイマＴが予約保持時間Ｔ１に到達した場合)、ステップ５０７に進む。 In step 503, it is determined whether or not the timer T (count value) is less than the reservation holding time T1. If the timer T is less than the reservation holding time T1, the process proceeds to step 504. Otherwise (ie, the timer T reaches the reservation holding time T1), the process proceeds to step 507.
　ステップ５０４では、予約キャンセル操作があったか否かを判定する。予約キャンセル操作は、上述の如く、予約ボタン３８を所定秒以上長押しすることであってよい。予約キャンセル操作があった場合は、ステップ５０７に進み、それ以外の場合、ステップ５０５に進む。 In step 504, it is determined whether or not a reservation cancel operation has been performed. As described above, the reservation canceling operation may be a long press of the reservation button 38 for a predetermined second or more. If there is a reservation cancel operation, the process proceeds to step 507. Otherwise, the process proceeds to step 505.
　ステップ５０７では、予約をキャンセルする。即ち、記憶部３１内に保持している予約情報を消去する。ステップ５０７の処理が終了すると、ステップ５０８に進む。尚、ステップ５０６の処理が終了した場合も、ステップ５０８に進む。 In step 507, the reservation is canceled. That is, the reservation information stored in the storage unit 31 is deleted. When the process of step 507 is completed, the process proceeds to step 508. Note that the process also proceeds to step 508 when the process of step 506 is completed.
　ステップ５０８では、タイマＴのカウント値をクリアする。 In step 508, the count value of timer T is cleared.
　図５に示す処理によれば、上述の図４に示した処理と同様の効果を得ることができる。更に、図５に示す処理によれば、予約操作の完了を視覚的に確認することが可能となり(ステップ５０２)、予約のキャンセルが可能となり(ステップ５０４)、予約保持時間Ｔ１経過後の予約情報の自動消去が可能となる(ステップ５０３，５０７)という、追加効果を得ることができる。 According to the process shown in FIG. 5, the same effect as the process shown in FIG. 4 can be obtained. Further, according to the process shown in FIG. 5, it is possible to visually confirm the completion of the reservation operation (step 502), the reservation can be canceled (step 504), and the reservation information after the reservation holding time T1 has elapsed. Can be automatically erased (steps 503 and 507).
　図６は、携帯機３０における予約操作時に実行されてよい処理の一例を示すフローチャートである。尚、図６に示す処理は、携帯機３０内部の処理装置３３により実現されてよい。図６に示す処理ルーチンは、図４のステップ４０１又は図５のステップ５０１の処理として実行されてもよい。図６に示す処理ルーチンは、予約操作が、予約ボタン３８の操作と、他のボタンの操作との複合操作である構成に対して実行される。例えば、かかる構成は、例えば、図３（Ａ）を参照して上述したように、左のスライドドアの開閉の予約操作が、予約ボタン３８を押した後に、ＰＳＤ（Ｌ）ボタン３７ａを押すことである構成や、右のスライドドアの開閉の予約操作が、予約ボタン３８を押した後に、ＰＳＤ（Ｒ）ボタン３７ｂを押すことである構成や、バックドアの開閉の予約操作が、予約ボタン３８を押した後に、ＰＢＤボタン３７ｃを押すことである構成である。 FIG. 6 is a flowchart illustrating an example of processing that may be executed during a reservation operation in the portable device 30. 6 may be realized by the processing device 33 inside the portable device 30. The processing routine shown in FIG. 6 may be executed as the processing of step 401 in FIG. 4 or step 501 in FIG. The processing routine shown in FIG. 6 is executed for a configuration in which the reservation operation is a combined operation of the operation of the reservation button 38 and the operation of other buttons. For example, in this configuration, for example, as described above with reference to FIG. 3A, the reservation operation for opening and closing the left sliding door is performed by pressing the PSD (L) button 37a after pressing the reservation button 38. The configuration in which the reservation operation for opening and closing the right slide door is to press the PSD (R) button 37b after pressing the reservation button 38, and the reservation operation to open and close the back door is the reservation button 38. After pressing, the PBD button 37c is pressed.
　ステップ６０１では、予約ボタン３８（図３（Ａ）参照）が操作されたか否かを判定する。予約ボタン３８が操作された場合には、ステップ６０２に進む。 In step 601, it is determined whether or not the reservation button 38 (see FIG. 3A) has been operated. If the reservation button 38 is operated, the process proceeds to step 602.
　ステップ６０２では、携帯機３０における他のボタンの操作に応答したワイヤレス信号の送信が禁止される。従って、この禁止状態では、例えば図３（Ａ）に示す例において、予約ボタン３８が押された後に、ＰＳＤ（Ｒ）ボタン３７ｂが押された場合であっても、ＰＳＤ（Ｒ）ボタン３７ｂの操作に応じて本来送信されるべきワイヤレス信号は送信されない。 In step 602, transmission of a wireless signal in response to an operation of another button on the portable device 30 is prohibited. Therefore, in this prohibited state, for example, in the example shown in FIG. 3A, even if the PSD (R) button 37b is pressed after the reservation button 38 is pressed, the PSD (R) button 37b The wireless signal that should be transmitted in response to the operation is not transmitted.
　ステップ６０３では、禁止状態を形成してから一定時間経過したか否かを判定する。一定時間は、一連の予約操作に要する時間の取りうる最大値相当であってよい。禁止状態を形成してから一定時間経過した場合は、ステップ６０５に進み、それ以外の場合、ステップ６０４に進む。 In step 603, it is determined whether or not a certain time has elapsed since the prohibition state was formed. The certain time may correspond to the maximum value that can be taken by a series of reservation operations. If a certain time has elapsed since the prohibition state was formed, the process proceeds to step 605, and otherwise, the process proceeds to step 604.
　ステップ６０４では、予約操作が完了したか否かを判定する。予約操作が完了した場合は、ステップ６０５に進み、それ以外の場合は、ステップ６０２に戻る（この場合、携帯機３０からのワイヤレス信号の送信禁止状態が継続する）。 In step 604, it is determined whether or not the reservation operation is completed. When the reservation operation is completed, the process proceeds to step 605, and otherwise, the process returns to step 602 (in this case, the wireless signal transmission prohibited state from the portable device 30 continues).
　ステップ６０５では、上記ステップ６０２で形成した禁止状態（携帯機３０からのワイヤレス信号の送信禁止状態）を解除する。従って、以後は、再び予約ボタン３８が操作されない限り、携帯機３０における各ボタンの操作に応じてワイヤレス信号が送信されることになる。 In step 605, the prohibition state (inhibition state of wireless signal transmission from portable device 30) formed in step 602 is canceled. Therefore, thereafter, unless the reservation button 38 is operated again, a wireless signal is transmitted according to the operation of each button in the portable device 30.
　図６に示す処理によれば、ワイヤレス信号の到達可能な範囲内（例えば駐車車両付近）でユーザが予約操作を行った場合に、当該予約操作に必要なボタン操作に起因してワイヤレス信号が送信されてしまい、意図せずスライドドアの開放等が実現されてしまうことを防止することができる。従って、図６に示す処理によれば、携帯機３０に設けられるボタンの数を無用に増大することなく、意図しないボデー系アクチュエータ１４の作動が防止される態様で多様な予約操作が可能となる。 According to the processing shown in FIG. 6, when a user performs a reservation operation within a reachable range of the wireless signal (for example, in the vicinity of a parked vehicle), a wireless signal is transmitted due to a button operation necessary for the reservation operation. Thus, it is possible to prevent the sliding door from being opened unintentionally. Therefore, according to the process shown in FIG. 6, various reservation operations can be performed in such a manner that the unintended operation of the body actuator 14 is prevented without unnecessarily increasing the number of buttons provided on the portable device 30. .
　尚、図６に示す処理において、ワイヤレス信号の送信が禁止される対象となるボタンは、予約操作に使用するボタンのみに限定されてもよい。例えば、図３（Ａ）に示す例において、予約対象となるボデー系アクチュエータ１４は、パワースライドドア用モータと、パワーバックドア用モータのみである場合、ＬＯＣＫボタン３４やＵＮＬＯＣＫボタン３６の操作に応じたワイヤレス信号の送信は、予約ボタン３８の操作直後も禁止されないこととしてよい。 In the process shown in FIG. 6, the buttons that are prohibited from transmission of wireless signals may be limited to only the buttons used for the reservation operation. For example, in the example shown in FIG. 3A, when the body system actuator 14 to be reserved is only a power slide door motor and a power back door motor, it responds to the operation of the LOCK button 34 or the UNLOCK button 36. The transmission of the wireless signal may not be prohibited immediately after the reservation button 38 is operated.
　次に、車室内の予約について説明する。尚、以下で説明する車室内の予約に関する制御は、上述の車室外の予約に関する制御と組み合わせて実現されてもよいし、いずれか一方のみが実現されてもよい。車室内の予約の場合、ユーザは、典型的には、車両を降りる前の車室内において予約操作を行う。車室内の予約に関する制御は、イグニッションスイッチがオン状態の間になされた車室内の予約に対して、及び／又は、イグニッションスイッチのオフ後になされた車室内の予約に対して実行されてもよい。予約操作の方法は、上述と同様であってよい。携帯機３０は、車室内で予約操作が行われると、上述と同様に予約情報を保持してもよいが、予約情報を保持せずに（又は一時的に保持するだけで）、予約信号を即座に送信してもよい。この場合、予約信号は、上述したワイヤレス信号で代用される予約信号の類ではなく、予約が行われた旨を表す信号(但し、予約動作を特定する情報を含んでよい)であってよい。尚、車室内の予約に関する制御と、上述の車室外の予約に関する制御とを組み合わせて実現する場合、車室内で予約操作が行われたか否かは、その後、受信するリクエスト信号が車室内検知用か車室外検知用であるかにに基づいて判断されてもよい。これは、車室内で予約操作が行われた場合は、車室内検知用電波（リクエスト信号）が最初に受信され、車室外で予約操作が行われた場合は、車室外検知用電波（リクエスト信号）が最初に受信されるためである。 Next, the reservation in the passenger compartment will be explained. Note that the control related to the reservation in the passenger compartment described below may be realized in combination with the control related to the reservation outside the passenger compartment described above, or only one of them may be realized. In the case of reservation in the passenger compartment, the user typically performs a reservation operation in the passenger compartment before getting out of the vehicle. The control related to the reservation in the passenger compartment may be executed for the reservation in the passenger compartment made while the ignition switch is on and / or for the reservation in the passenger compartment made after the ignition switch is turned off. The reservation operation method may be the same as described above. When a reservation operation is performed in the passenger compartment, the portable device 30 may hold the reservation information in the same manner as described above, but does not hold the reservation information (or only holds it temporarily), It may be sent immediately. In this case, the reservation signal may be a signal indicating that a reservation has been made (however, information for specifying a reservation operation may be included) instead of the kind of reservation signal substituted for the above-described wireless signal. In the case where the control relating to the reservation in the passenger compartment is combined with the control relating to the reservation outside the passenger compartment described above, whether or not a reservation operation has been performed in the passenger compartment is determined by whether the received request signal is for detecting the passenger compartment. It may be determined based on whether the vehicle is used for detection outside the vehicle compartment. This is because when a reservation operation is performed in the vehicle interior, the vehicle interior detection signal (request signal) is received first, and when a reservation operation is performed outside the vehicle interior, the vehicle exterior detection signal (request signal) is received. ) Is received first.
　図７は、車室内の予約に関連してスマートＥＣＵ１０により実行される処理の一例を示すフローチャートである。尚、ここでは、車室内の予約に係る予約動作は、一例として、右側のスライドドアの閉動作であるとする。 FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed by the smart ECU 10 in connection with reservation in the vehicle interior. Here, it is assumed that the reservation operation related to the reservation in the passenger compartment is, for example, the closing operation of the right slide door.
　ステップ７００では、車室内で携帯機３０における予約操作があったか否かが判定される。尚、車室内の予約に関しては、予約操作は、携帯機３０に対してではなく、車室内の操作部に対する操作(又は音声入力)により実現されてもよい。車室内の操作部は、例えば、タッチパネルやインストルメントパネル等に配置される操作スイッチを含んでよい。尚、携帯機３０において予約操作が行われる構成では、携帯機３０からの予約信号の受信のために、スマートＥＣＵ１０は、例えばイグニッションスイッチのオフ後、車室内キー検知用発信機及び車室内キー検知用アンテナを介してリクエスト信号（車室内検知用電波）を送信することとしてよい。この場合、リクエスト信号に応答した携帯機３０からの応答信号に予約信号が含まれている場合は、車室内の予約操作があったと判定し、リクエスト信号に応答した携帯機３０からの応答信号に予約信号が含まれていない場合は、車室内の予約操作がないと判定してもよい。車室内の予約操作があった場合には、ステップ７０２に進み、それ以外の場合は、そのまま終了する。 In step 700, it is determined whether or not a reservation operation has been performed in the portable device 30 in the passenger compartment. In addition, regarding the reservation in the passenger compartment, the reservation operation may be realized not by the portable device 30 but by an operation (or voice input) with respect to the operation unit in the passenger compartment. The operation unit in the vehicle compartment may include, for example, an operation switch disposed on a touch panel, an instrument panel, or the like. In the configuration in which the reservation operation is performed in the portable device 30, the smart ECU 10 receives the reservation signal from the portable device 30, for example, after the ignition switch is turned off, the vehicle interior key detection transmitter and the vehicle interior key detection. The request signal (vehicle interior detection radio wave) may be transmitted via the antenna. In this case, if the reservation signal is included in the response signal from the portable device 30 in response to the request signal, it is determined that there is a reservation operation in the vehicle interior, and the response signal from the portable device 30 in response to the request signal is When the reservation signal is not included, it may be determined that there is no reservation operation in the passenger compartment. If there is a reservation operation in the passenger compartment, the process proceeds to step 702, and otherwise, the process ends.
　ステップ７０２では、例えばドアカーテシスイッチからの情報に基づいて、右側のスライドドアが開状態であるか否かを判定する。右側のスライドドアが開状態である場合は、ステップ７０４に進み、それ以外の場合は、右側のスライドドアが開放されるのを待つ状態となる。 In step 702, for example, based on information from the door courtesy switch, it is determined whether or not the right slide door is open. If the right slide door is in the open state, the process proceeds to step 704. Otherwise, the process waits for the right slide door to be opened.
　ステップ７０４では、リクエスト信号を車室外検知用発信機及び／又は車室内検知用発信機から送信する。この場合、車室内キー検知用発信機及び車室内キー検知用アンテナのみからリクエスト信号を送信してもよいし、車室外キー検知用発信機及び車室外キー検知用アンテナ（送信機２０）のみからリクエスト信号を送信してもよいし、双方からリクエスト信号を送信してもよい。双方からリクエスト信号を送信する場合、先ず、車室内キー検知用発信機及び車室内キー検知用アンテナのみからリクエスト信号を送信し、応答信号が途絶えたら、車室外キー検知用発信機及び車室外キー検知用アンテナ（送信機２０）のみからリクエスト信号を送信することとしてもよい。 In step 704, a request signal is transmitted from the vehicle exterior detection transmitter and / or vehicle interior detection transmitter. In this case, the request signal may be transmitted only from the vehicle interior key detection transmitter and the vehicle interior key detection antenna, or from only the vehicle exterior key detection transmitter and the vehicle exterior key detection antenna (transmitter 20). A request signal may be transmitted, or a request signal may be transmitted from both sides. When request signals are transmitted from both sides, first, a request signal is transmitted only from the vehicle interior key detection transmitter and vehicle interior key detection antenna, and when the response signal is interrupted, the vehicle exterior key detection transmitter and vehicle exterior key are transmitted. The request signal may be transmitted only from the detection antenna (transmitter 20).
　ステップ７０６では、上記ステップ７０４で送信したリクエスト信号に応答する携帯機３０からの応答信号が受信機２２により受信されたか否かを判定する。携帯機３０が、車室外検知用発信機及び／又は車室内検知用発信機の検知用領域内に位置するときは、携帯機３０からの応答信号が受信されることになる。携帯機３０からの応答信号を受信した場合は、ステップ７０４に戻り、携帯機３０からの応答信号を受信しない場合は、ステップ７０８に進む。このようにして、右側のスライドドアが開放されると、携帯機３０からの応答信号の受信が途絶えるまで、ステップ７０４の処理が繰り返される。 In Step 706, it is determined whether or not the receiver 22 has received a response signal from the portable device 30 that responds to the request signal transmitted in Step 704. When the portable device 30 is located within the detection area of the vehicle exterior detection transmitter and / or the vehicle interior detection transmitter, a response signal from the portable device 30 is received. When the response signal from the portable device 30 is received, the process returns to step 704, and when the response signal from the portable device 30 is not received, the process proceeds to step 708. In this way, when the right sliding door is opened, the process of step 704 is repeated until reception of the response signal from the portable device 30 is interrupted.
　尚、ステップ７０６の判定方法は、ステップ７０４でのリクエスト信号の送信の仕方によって異なる。例えば、ステップ７０４で、先ず、車室内キー検知用発信機及び車室内キー検知用アンテナのみからリクエスト信号を送信し、応答信号が途絶えたら、車室外キー検知用発信機及び車室外キー検知用アンテナ（送信機２０）のみからリクエスト信号を送信する場合は、ステップ７０６の判定は、車室内キー検知用発信機及び車室内キー検知用アンテナからのリクエスト信号に対する応答信号が受信機２２により受信されなくなった後に行われ、送信機２０からのリクエスト信号に対する応答信号が受信機２２により受信されたか否かを判定することになる。 Note that the determination method in step 706 differs depending on how the request signal is transmitted in step 704. For example, in step 704, first, a request signal is transmitted only from the vehicle interior key detection transmitter and the vehicle interior key detection antenna, and when the response signal is interrupted, the vehicle exterior key detection transmitter and the vehicle interior key detection antenna. When the request signal is transmitted only from (transmitter 20), the determination in step 706 is that the response signal to the request signal from the vehicle interior key detection transmitter and the vehicle interior key detection antenna is not received by the receiver 22. After that, it is determined whether or not a response signal to the request signal from the transmitter 20 has been received by the receiver 22.
　ステップ７０８では、予約動作を実現する。具体的には、ボデーＥＣＵ１２を介してボデー系アクチュエータ１４を作動させて、右側のスライドドアの閉動作及びロック動作を実現する。尚、ロック動作については、全ドアに対して同時に実行してもよい。 In step 708, the reservation operation is realized. Specifically, the body system actuator 14 is operated via the body ECU 12 to realize the closing operation and the locking operation of the right slide door. The locking operation may be performed on all doors simultaneously.
　尚、ステップ７０８の予約動作の実現タイミングは、ステップ７０４でのリクエスト信号の送信の仕方によって異なる。具体的には、ステップ７０４で車室内キー検知用発信機及び車室内キー検知用アンテナのみからリクエスト信号を送信する構成では、車室内検知用領域外に携帯機３０が出るタイミングで予約動作が実現される。他方、車室外キー検知用発信機及び車室外キー検知用アンテナ（送信機２０）のみからリクエスト信号を送信する構成や、双方からリクエスト信号を送信する構成では、車室外検知用領域外に携帯機３０が出るタイミングで予約動作が実現される。 Note that the realization timing of the reservation operation in step 708 differs depending on how the request signal is transmitted in step 704. Specifically, in the configuration in which the request signal is transmitted only from the vehicle interior key detection transmitter and the vehicle interior key detection antenna in step 704, the reservation operation is realized at the timing when the portable device 30 comes out of the vehicle interior detection area. Is done. On the other hand, in the configuration in which the request signal is transmitted only from the vehicle key detection transmitter and the vehicle key detection antenna (transmitter 20) or the request signal is transmitted from both, the portable device is outside the vehicle detection region. The reservation operation is realized at the timing when 30 is issued.
　図７に示す処理によれば、車室内で予約操作が行われた場合に、携帯機３０を所持するユーザが検知用領域（車室内検知用領域又は車室外検知用領域）外に出たときに、予約動作が実現される。例えば、右のスライドドアの閉動作の予約操作が行われた場合に、携帯機３０を所持するユーザが検知用領域外に出たときに右のスライドドアの閉動作が実現される。即ち、スマートＥＣＵ１０は、ボデーＥＣＵ１２を介して、パワースライドドア用モータを駆動して右のスライドドアを閉じると共に、ドアロックアクチュエータを駆動して全ドアをロックする。従って、ユーザは、例えば手荷物などで両手がふさがっている状態で、わざわざ荷物を置いてＰＳＤ（Ｒ）ボタン３７ａを押す必要がなくなり、利便性が高まる。このように、例えば降車時に手荷物などで両手がふさがることが予測されるときは、ユーザは、事前に車室内の予約操作を行っておくだけで、その後、携帯機３０の操作部を操作する必要がなく、車両から離れるだけで（所持する携帯機３０が検知用領域外に出るだけで）、スライドドア等の閉動作を実現することができる。 According to the process shown in FIG. 7, when a reservation operation is performed in the vehicle interior, the user carrying the portable device 30 goes out of the detection area (the vehicle interior detection area or the vehicle exterior detection area). In addition, the reservation operation is realized. For example, when a reservation operation for closing the right sliding door is performed, the closing operation of the right sliding door is realized when the user holding the portable device 30 goes out of the detection area. That is, the smart ECU 10 drives the power slide door motor via the body ECU 12 to close the right slide door, and drives the door lock actuator to lock all the doors. Accordingly, the user does not have to bother to put the baggage and press the PSD (R) button 37a in a state where both hands are occupied with the baggage, for example, and the convenience is improved. Thus, for example, when it is predicted that both hands will be blocked by baggage when getting off the vehicle, the user only needs to perform a reservation operation in the passenger compartment in advance and then operate the operation unit of the portable device 30. However, only by moving away from the vehicle (the portable device 30 possessed by the user moves out of the detection area), the closing operation of the slide door or the like can be realized.
　尚、図７に示す処理は、スライドドアの閉動作に関するものであるが、他のドアの閉動作についても同様であってよい。また、ドアガラスの閉動作についても同様であってよい。但し、ドアガラスの閉動作の場合は、ドア開閉の検出後、正当なＩＤコードを備える携帯機３０が車室外検知用領域外に出たときに、又は、正当なＩＤコードを備える携帯機３０の車外への持ち出しが検出されたときに、ドアガラスの閉動作を実現してもよい。この場合、携帯機３０は、リクエスト信号に応答する態様で予約信号を送信してもよいし、予約操作が行われた時点で予約信号を送信してもよい。 The process shown in FIG. 7 relates to the closing operation of the slide door, but the same may be applied to the closing operation of other doors. The same applies to the closing operation of the door glass. However, in the case of the door glass closing operation, after the door opening / closing is detected, when the portable device 30 having a valid ID code goes out of the vehicle exterior detection area, or the portable device 30 having a valid ID code. When the taking-out of the vehicle outside is detected, the door glass closing operation may be realized. In this case, the portable device 30 may transmit the reservation signal in a manner that responds to the request signal, or may transmit the reservation signal when a reservation operation is performed.
　以上、各実施例について詳述したが、特定の実施例に限定されるものではなく、特許請求の範囲に記載された範囲内において、種々の変形及び変更が可能である。また、前述した実施例の構成要素を全部又は複数を組み合わせることも可能である。 As mentioned above, although each Example was explained in full detail, it is not limited to a specific Example, A various deformation | transformation and change are possible within the range described in the claim. It is also possible to combine all or a plurality of the components of the above-described embodiments.
　例えば、上述した実施例では、予約対象となるアクチュエータは、車両のドアに配置されるボデー系アクチュエータ１４(特には携帯機３０でのボタン操作により作動を指示することが可能なボデー系アクチュエータ１４)であるが、予約対象のアクチュエータは、車両に搭載される任意のアクチュエータであってもよい。例えば、予約対象のアクチュエータは、シートポジションや高さを変化させるアクチュエータであってもよい。この場合、予約動作は、乗降性が良好となるように、シートが最も後方位置まで下げられる動作であってよい。また、予約対象のアクチュエータは、空調装置を駆動するアクチュエータ(例えばコンプレッサやブロアモータ等)であってよい。この場合、予約動作は、環境温度(例えば外気温センサ等にて検出)に応じて暖房又は冷房を実現する動作であってよい。また、予約対象のアクチュエータは、ステアリングやシートに埋設されるヒータであってもよい。この場合、予約動作は、ステアリングやシートを暖める動作であってよい。また、予約対象のアクチュエータは、ガラスの曇りや凍結を防止するためのヒータ(熱線)であってもよい。尚、これらの予約対象となるアクチュエータの作動は、携帯機３０でのボタン操作により作動を指示すること(ワイヤレス信号による作動)が可能であってもよいし、不能であってもよい。例えば、携帯機３０にマルチファンクションボタンを設けることで、これらのアクチュエータの作動を指示することが可能とされてもよい。 For example, in the above-described embodiment, the actuator to be reserved is the body actuator 14 arranged on the door of the vehicle (particularly, the body actuator 14 capable of instructing the operation by the button operation on the portable device 30). However, the reservation target actuator may be an arbitrary actuator mounted on the vehicle. For example, the reservation target actuator may be an actuator that changes the seat position or height. In this case, the reservation operation may be an operation in which the seat is lowered to the rearmost position so that the boarding / exiting property is good. The reservation target actuator may be an actuator (for example, a compressor or a blower motor) that drives the air conditioner. In this case, the reservation operation may be an operation for realizing heating or cooling according to the environmental temperature (for example, detected by an outside air temperature sensor or the like). Further, the reservation target actuator may be a heater embedded in a steering wheel or a seat. In this case, the reservation operation may be an operation for heating the steering wheel or the seat. In addition, the reservation target actuator may be a heater (heat wire) for preventing the glass from fogging or freezing. The operation of the actuators to be reserved may be instructed by button operation on the portable device 30 (operation by a wireless signal) or may not be possible. For example, it may be possible to instruct the operation of these actuators by providing a multifunction button on the portable device 30.
　１　　車両制御装置
　１０　　スマートＥＣＵ
　１２　　ボデーＥＣＵ
　１４　　ボデー系アクチュエータ
　２０　　送信機
　２０ａ，２０ｂ，２０ｃ　　車室外検知用アンテナ
　２２　　受信機
　３０，３０Ａ，３０Ｂ　　携帯機
　３１　　記憶部
　３２　　インジケータ
　３４　　ＬＯＣＫボタン
　３６　　ＵＮＬＯＣＫボタン
　３７　　ＴＲＵＮＫボタン
　３７ａ　　ＰＳＤ（Ｌ）ボタン
　３７ｂ　　ＰＳＤ（Ｒ）ボタン
　３７ｃ　　ＰＢＤボタン
　３８　　予約ボタン
　８０ａ，８０ｂ，８０ｃ　　車室外検知用領域 1 Vehicle control device 10 Smart ECU
12 Body ECU
14 Body system actuator 20 Transmitter 20a, 20b, 20c Outside vehicle detection antenna 22 Receiver 30, 30A, 30B Mobile device 31 Storage unit 32 Indicator 34 LOCK button 36 UNLOCK button 37 TRUNK button 37a PSD (L) button 37b PSD ( R) button 37c PBD button 38 Reservation button 80a, 80b, 80c Outside detection area

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  1. 　車両に設けられるアクチュエータと、
    　車両に設けられ、車外に向けてリクエスト信号を送信する送信機と、
    　車両に設けられる受信機と、
    　車両に設けられ、前記受信機により予約信号を受信した場合に前記アクチュエータを作動させる制御装置と、
    　外部からの予約入力に応答して前記アクチュエータの作動の予約情報を保持する記憶部を備え、前記記憶部に前記予約情報を保持している場合に、前記リクエスト信号の受信に応答して前記予約信号を送信する携帯機とを含む、車両制御装置。     An actuator provided in the vehicle;
    A transmitter provided in the vehicle for transmitting a request signal to the outside of the vehicle;
    A receiver provided in the vehicle;
    A control device provided in a vehicle and operating the actuator when a reservation signal is received by the receiver;
    A storage unit that holds reservation information for the operation of the actuator in response to a reservation input from the outside, and the reservation in response to reception of the request signal when the reservation information is held in the storage unit; A vehicle control device including a portable device that transmits a signal.
  2. 　前記アクチュエータは、前記携帯機の操作により前記携帯機から送信されるワイヤレス信号により作動させることが可能なアクチュエータである、請求項１に記載の車両制御装置。 The vehicle control device according to claim 1, wherein the actuator is an actuator that can be operated by a wireless signal transmitted from the portable device by an operation of the portable device.
  3. 　前記アクチュエータは、車両のスライドドアを開閉駆動するアクチュエータ、車両のバックドアを開閉駆動するアクチュエータ、車両のトランクを開閉駆動するアクチュエータ、車両のドアロックのロック状態及びアンロック状態を切り換えるアクチュエータ、車両のドアガラスを昇降駆動するアクチュエータのうちの少なくともいずれか１つを含む、請求項１又は２に記載の車両制御装置。 The actuator includes an actuator that opens and closes a sliding door of a vehicle, an actuator that opens and closes a back door of the vehicle, an actuator that opens and closes a trunk of the vehicle, an actuator that switches between a locked state and an unlocked state of a vehicle door lock, The vehicle control device according to claim 1, comprising at least one of actuators that drive the door glass up and down.
  4. 　前記携帯機は、前記記憶部に前記予約情報を保持している状態において、前記リクエスト信号を受信しないまま所定の予約保持時間が経過した場合に、又は、所定のキャンセル入力を受けた場合に、前記記憶部内の前記予約情報を消去する、請求項１～３のうちのいずれか１項に記載の車両制御装置。 In the state where the portable device holds the reservation information in the storage unit, when a predetermined reservation holding time has passed without receiving the request signal, or when a predetermined cancel input is received, The vehicle control device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the reservation information in the storage unit is deleted.
  5. 　前記携帯機は、前記外部からの予約入力に応答して前記記憶部に前記予約情報を保持する際に、予約受付完了情報を外部に出力する、請求項１～４のうちのいずれか１項に記載の車両制御装置。 The portable device outputs reservation acceptance completion information to the outside when holding the reservation information in the storage unit in response to the reservation input from the outside. The vehicle control device described in 1.
  6. 　前記予約受付完了情報を外部に出力することは、前記携帯機に設けられるインジケータを点灯することを含む、請求項５に記載の車両制御装置。 The vehicle control device according to claim 5, wherein outputting the reservation acceptance completion information to the outside includes turning on an indicator provided in the portable device.
  7. 　前記携帯機の操作部は、予約ボタンと、前記アクチュエータの作動を指示するための指示ボタンとを含み、
    　前記外部からの予約入力は、前記携帯機に設けられる予約ボタンの操作と、前記予約ボタンの操作に後続した前記指示ボタンの操作とを含む一連の操作であり、
    　前記携帯機は、前記予約ボタンの操作時から所定時間後からは、前記予約ボタンの操作に応じて、前記アクチュエータの作動を指示するためのワイヤレス信号を送信する一方、前記予約ボタンの操作時から前記所定時間内は、前記予約ボタンの操作に応じて、前記ワイヤレス信号を送信せずに、前記記憶部に前記予約情報を保持する、請求項１～６のうちのいずれか１項に記載の車両制御装置。     The operation unit of the portable device includes a reservation button and an instruction button for instructing an operation of the actuator,
    The reservation input from the outside is a series of operations including an operation of a reservation button provided in the portable device and an operation of the instruction button subsequent to the operation of the reservation button,
    The portable device transmits a wireless signal for instructing operation of the actuator in response to the operation of the reservation button after a predetermined time from the operation of the reservation button, while from the time of operation of the reservation button. 7. The reservation information is stored in the storage unit in the storage unit without transmitting the wireless signal in response to an operation of the reservation button within the predetermined time. Vehicle control device.
  8. 　前記携帯機は、前記記憶部に前記予約情報を保持していない場合は、前記リクエスト信号に応じて、固有のＩＤコードを含む応答信号を送信する一方、前記記憶部に前記予約情報を保持している場合は、前記リクエスト信号に応じて、前記予約信号を含む前記応答信号を送信する、請求項１～７のうちのいずれか１項に記載の車両制御装置。 When the portable device does not hold the reservation information in the storage unit, the portable device transmits a response signal including a unique ID code in response to the request signal, while holding the reservation information in the storage unit. If there is, the vehicle control device according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the response signal including the reservation signal is transmitted in response to the request signal.
  9. 　前記制御装置は、前記予約信号を含む前記応答信号を受信した場合であって、前記応答信号に含まれるＩＤコードに基づいて認証が得られた場合に、前記アクチュエータを作動させる、請求項８に記載の車両制御装置。 The control device operates the actuator when receiving the response signal including the reservation signal and when authentication is obtained based on an ID code included in the response signal. The vehicle control device described.
  10. 　前記携帯機の操作部は、予約ボタンと、前記アクチュエータの作動を指示するための指示ボタンとを含み、
    　前記携帯機は、前記記憶部に前記予約情報を保持していない場合は、前記リクエスト信号に応じて、固有のＩＤコードを含む応答信号を送信する一方、前記記憶部に前記予約情報を保持している場合は、前記リクエスト信号に応じて、前記指示ボタンの操作時に送信されるワイヤレス信号を前記予約信号として送信する、請求項１～７のうちのいずれか１項に記載の車両制御装置。     The operation unit of the portable device includes a reservation button and an instruction button for instructing an operation of the actuator,
    When the portable device does not hold the reservation information in the storage unit, the portable device transmits a response signal including a unique ID code in response to the request signal, while holding the reservation information in the storage unit. The vehicle control device according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein a wireless signal transmitted when the instruction button is operated is transmitted as the reservation signal in response to the request signal.
  11. 　車両のドアの閉動作を駆動するアクチュエータと、
    　車両に設けられ、車両のドアの開状態で車内及び車外のうちの少なくとも一方に向けてリクエスト信号を送信する送信機と、
    　車両に設けられ、電波を受信する受信機と、
    　前記リクエスト信号の受信に応答して応答信号を送信する携帯機と
    　車両に設けられる制御装置であって、車室内で予約を受け付けた場合において、車両のドアの開状態で前記リクエスト信号に対する前記応答信号の前記受信機による受信が途絶えた場合に、前記アクチュエータを駆動して前記ドアの閉動作を実現する制御装置とを含む、車両制御装置。     An actuator for driving the closing operation of the vehicle door;
    A transmitter that is provided in the vehicle and transmits a request signal toward at least one of the inside and the outside of the vehicle when the vehicle door is open;
    A receiver provided in the vehicle for receiving radio waves;
    A control device provided in a portable device and a vehicle that transmits a response signal in response to reception of the request signal, and the response to the request signal in an open state of a vehicle door when a reservation is accepted in a vehicle interior And a control device that drives the actuator to realize the closing operation of the door when reception of the signal by the receiver is interrupted.
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