WO2016098311A1

WO2016098311A1 - Notification device for vehicle and state notification device for vehicle

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Publication number: WO2016098311A1
Application number: PCT/JP2015/006101
Authority: WO
Inventors: 名夏岡田
Original assignee: 株式会社デンソー
Priority date: 2014-12-15
Filing date: 2015-12-08
Publication date: 2016-06-23

Abstract

A notification device for a vehicle is provided with: at least one movable part (173, 183a, 183b, 453a, 463a) that is mounted to a vehicle and that is visible from the exterior of the vehicle; a state determination unit (152, 221, 431) that determines a plurality of types of states regarding the state of a driver who drives the vehicle and/or the state of the vehicle; and a notification processing unit (153, 222, 311, 432) that reports one of the plurality of types of states determined by the state determination unit by operating the movable part in accordance with one of the plurality of types of states determined by the state determination unit.

Description

Vehicle notification device and vehicle state notification device

Cross-reference of related applications

This application includes Japanese application No. 2014-253389 filed on December 15, 2014, Japanese application No. 2014-253388 filed on December 15, 2014, and filed on July 9, 2015. Which is based on Japanese Patent Application No. 2015-137831, which is incorporated herein by reference.

The present disclosure relates to a vehicle notification device and a vehicle state notification device.

There is known a technique for informing a person outside the vehicle by operating a movable part installed so as to be visible from the outside of the vehicle (see Patent Document 1). In the notification device described in Patent Literature 1, thanks to the operation of the driver, the moving unit is operated to notify the subsequent vehicle of gratitude when the vehicle is allowed to be interrupted between the vehicles. Specifically, the notification device includes a first display tool (movable part) and a second display tool that cooperate with each other to realize notification. The first indicator is attached to the tip of the rear wiper at the rear of the vehicle, and has an outer shape and a pattern with a cap by hand. The second indicator is mounted on the rear surface of the vehicle, which is disposed near the tip of the rear wiper and has a rear window, and is formed by a sheet on which a picture representing the driver's own character is drawn. That is, the 1st display tool and the 2nd display tool 12 implement | achieve the operation | movement which takes a hat, and thereby alert | report the state of the driver who expressed gratitude.

However, in the configuration described in Patent Document 1, although a single state such as gratitude is notified, various notifications using a movable part are not considered.

Also, as a technique for suppressing a traffic accident, a technique for detecting a driver's side-view or a sloppy state of driving a vehicle is known (for example, see Patent Document 2). In the driver state detection device described in Patent Literature 2, when a driver's side-by-side or sloppy state is detected, the driver is alerted (notified) by information display, alarm sound, or the like.

However, in the driver state detection device described in Patent Document 2, when an abnormality in the driver state such as a side look or a vague state is detected, the driver is notified, but a person outside the vehicle (for example, the own vehicle) No notification is given to nearby pedestrians or drivers of vehicles behind the vehicle. Therefore, when the driver's condition is abnormal, no information is provided to the person outside the vehicle, and the person outside the vehicle cannot take an appropriate action such as avoidance or stop.

Japanese Patent No. 2880952 JP 2014-16702 A

The present disclosure provides information for realizing various notifications by operating a movable part, and for appropriate actions such as avoidance by a person outside the vehicle when an abnormality in the driver's state is detected. The purpose is to provide.

The vehicle alarm device according to the present disclosure is mounted on a vehicle, and is a plurality of types of at least one movable part that is visible from the outside of the vehicle, at least one of a situation of a driver driving the vehicle and a situation of the vehicle. A state determination unit that determines the state of the state, and the one or more of the plurality of determined by the state determination unit by operating the movable unit according to the one or more types of states determined by the state determination unit A notification processing unit that notifies the type of state.

Moreover, the vehicle state notification device according to the present disclosure is used in a vehicle including a vehicle outside notification device that can notify a person outside the vehicle, and determines a state of a driver who drives the vehicle. And a notification processing unit that causes the vehicle outside notification device to perform state notification for notifying the state determined by the state determination unit.

According to the vehicle notification device according to the present disclosure, various notifications can be realized by operating the movable part.

Further, according to the vehicle state notification device according to the present disclosure, it is possible to provide information for a person outside the vehicle to take an appropriate action such as avoidance when an abnormality in the state of the driver is detected.

The above and other objects, features, and advantages of the present disclosure will become more apparent from the following detailed description with reference to the accompanying drawings. The drawing
FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the vehicle according to the first embodiment. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing the arrangement position of the display unit, FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating another display image of the display unit. FIG. 4 is a flowchart of the state notification process of the first embodiment. FIG. 5A is a diagram illustrating a notification mode of the vehicle outside notification device when the driver and the vehicle are in a normal state in the first embodiment, and FIG. 5B is a diagram illustrating the first embodiment. It is a figure showing the alerting | reporting aspect of the notification apparatus outside a vehicle when the state of a vehicle is a departure state. FIG. 5C is a diagram illustrating a notification mode of the vehicle outside notification device when the driver is in a rush state in the first embodiment, and FIG. 5D is a diagram of the vehicle in the first embodiment. It is a figure showing the alerting | reporting aspect of the notification apparatus outside a vehicle when a state is a driving state for a long time, and FIG. It is a figure showing the alerting | reporting aspect of FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the vehicle according to the second embodiment. FIG. 7A is a diagram illustrating a notification mode of the vehicle outside notification device when the driver and the vehicle are in a normal state in the second embodiment, and FIG. 7B is a diagram in the second embodiment. FIG. 7C is a diagram illustrating a notification mode of the vehicle outside notification device when the vehicle state is a departure state, and FIG. 7C is a diagram illustrating a notification mode of the vehicle outside notification device when the vehicle state is a left turn state. Yes, FIG. 7D is a diagram showing a notification mode of the vehicle outside notification device when the state of the driver is in a rush state in the second embodiment, and FIG. 7E is a diagram in the second embodiment. It is a figure showing the alerting | reporting aspect of the notification apparatus outside a vehicle when the state of a vehicle is a driving state for a long time. FIG. 7F is a diagram illustrating a notification mode of the vehicle outside notification device when the state of the driver is a high sleepiness state in the second embodiment. FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating the operation of the rear wiper when the vehicle is in a left turn state. FIG. 9 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the vehicle according to the third embodiment. FIG. 10 is a flowchart of the state notification process of the third embodiment. FIG. 11 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the vehicle according to the fourth embodiment. FIG. 12 is a flowchart of the state notification process of the fourth embodiment. FIG. 13 (A) is a diagram showing the storage state of the bar type device, FIG. 13 (B) is a diagram showing the protruding state of the bar type device, and FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating the operation of the rod-type device and the wing-type device when at least one of the vehicle and the driver is in an abnormal state.

Hereinafter, exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure will be described with reference to the drawings.

[1. First Embodiment]
[1-1. Constitution]
A vehicle 1 according to the first embodiment shown in FIG. 1 includes a driver state detection unit (or driver monitoring unit) 11, an operation state detection unit 12, a vehicle state detection unit 13, a recording unit 14, a state determination device 15, and a vehicle outside notification device. 16 and an in-vehicle notification device 19 are provided.

The driver state detection unit 11 includes a driver monitoring camera 111 as a device for monitoring a driver who drives the vehicle 1. The driver monitoring camera 111 is mounted in the instrument panel in front of the driver's seat so as to capture the driver's face, and outputs captured image data to the state determination device 15 as a driver image signal.

The operation state detection unit 12 includes a steering angle sensor 121 and a pedal sensor 122 as a device for detecting an operation state (operation state) of the driver with respect to the vehicle 1.

The steering angle sensor 121 detects the steering angle of the steering wheel of the vehicle 1 and outputs a steering angle signal representing the detection result to the state determination device 15.

The pedal sensor 122 detects the depression amount of the accelerator pedal of the vehicle 1 and outputs a pedal signal representing the detection result to the state determination device 15.

The vehicle state detection unit 13 includes a shift sensor 131 and a seating sensor 132 as a device for detecting the state of the vehicle 1.

The shift sensor 131 detects the operation position (shift position) of the shift lever operated by the driver, and outputs a shift signal representing the detection result to the state determination device 15. The seating sensor 132 detects whether or not the driver is seated, and outputs a seating signal representing the detection result to the state determination device 15.

The recording unit 14 is a device for recording past operation state data and statistical data of the vehicle 1 and outputs the recorded data to the state determination device 15 as a recording signal. For example, the recording unit 14 calculates from a state in which the accelerator pedal state of the vehicle 1 is not depressed to a predetermined depression amount (hereinafter referred to as “reference depression amount”), which is calculated based on past operation state data. The average time to reach the depressed state is recorded. Hereinafter, this average time is referred to as “average stepping time”.

The state determination device 15 includes a known microcomputer centered on a CPU, a ROM, and a RAM. The state determination device 15 includes a state signal input unit 151, a state determination unit 152, and a control instruction unit 153 as functional blocks (virtual components) realized by executing an application program.

The state signal input unit 151 inputs various signals from the driver state detection unit 11, the operation state detection unit 12, the vehicle state detection unit 13, and the recording unit 14.

The state determination unit 152 determines the state of the driver and the vehicle 1 based on various signals input by the state signal input unit 151.

The control instruction unit 153 outputs a signal (notification signal) for notifying the state for notifying the state determined by the state determination unit 152 to the outside notification device 16 and the inside notification device 19. The state notification here is notification that is automatically performed after determining the state of the driver, and excludes notification by the driver's own intention (that is, notification performed by the driver's own operation). Note that the notification performed by the driver's own operation includes, for example, notification by turning on a hazard lamp, notification by blowing a horn, notification by passing, and the like.

The control instruction unit 153 causes the vehicle outside notification device 16 to always perform state notification based on the determination result of the state determination unit 152 while the state determination unit 152 determines the state of the driver and the vehicle 1. In this embodiment, since the state determination unit 152 always performs determination while the ignition switch of the vehicle 1 is on (that is, while the driver is driving the vehicle 1), the state notification based on the determination result is also performed by the driver. Is always performed while driving the vehicle 1. Therefore, for example, a state in which the vehicle outside notification device 16 is not operating is also an aspect of state notification while the driver is driving the vehicle 1. Conversely, a state in which the vehicle outside notification device 16 is not operating when the state determination unit 152 is not performing the determination (for example, when the vehicle 1 is parked) does not constitute one aspect of the state notification.

Also, the state determination device 15 determines the state of the driver and the vehicle 1 by executing a state notification process (FIG. 4) described later, and outputs a notification signal.

The vehicle outside notification device 16 is a notification device that can notify a person outside the vehicle 1 and includes a first vehicle outside notification device 17 and a second vehicle outside notification device 18. The first vehicle outside notification device 17 includes a first operation signal input unit 171, a first operation control unit 172, and a rear wiper 173 as a hardware configuration.

The first operation signal input unit 171 is an interface for inputting a notification signal from the state determination device 15.

The first operation control unit 172 includes a known microcomputer centered on a CPU, a ROM, and a RAM. A notification signal is input to the first operation control unit 172 via the first operation signal input unit 171. The first operation control unit 172 outputs a control signal for operating the rear wiper 173 according to the input notification signal.

The rear wiper 173 is a rod-like movable part provided at the rear part of the vehicle 1 and operates according to a control signal from the first operation control part 172. The state where the rear wiper 173 is not operated and the tip thereof is directed upward (standard state; see FIG. 5A) and the position of the base of the rear wiper 173 is fixed and is reciprocating in the horizontal direction. (See FIG. 5B.) In addition, the rear wiper 173 of the present embodiment can transition to a state where the tip is directed downward (downward state, see FIG. 5D). The rear wiper 173 is likened to the tail of an animal (in this embodiment, a cat), and is decorated by being covered with a head covering made of hair. The downward state described above corresponds to the state where the animal's tail is lowered, and the state where the rear wiper 173 is reciprocating corresponds to the state where the animal's tail is swung.

The second vehicle outside notification device 18 includes a second operation signal input unit 181, a second operation control unit 182, and an ear-type device 183 as a hardware configuration.

The second operation signal input unit 181 is an interface for inputting a notification signal from the state determination device 15.

The second operation control unit 182 includes a known microcomputer centered on a CPU, a ROM, and a RAM. A notification signal is input to the second operation control unit 182 via the second operation signal input unit 181. The second operation control unit 182 outputs a control signal for operating the ear device 183 according to the input notification signal.

As shown in FIG. 5A, the ear-type device 183 is installed on the roof of the vehicle 1, and when viewed from the rear of the vehicle 1, the ear-type device 183 can be seen in the ear of an animal (a cat in this embodiment). Two devices (a left ear device 183a and a right ear device 183b) spaced apart in the left-right direction are provided. The left ear device 183a is positioned on the left side of the vehicle 1 when viewed from the rear of the vehicle 1, and the right ear device 183b is positioned on the right side of the vehicle 1 when viewed from the rear of the vehicle 1. Further, these devices are located above the door mirror when viewed from the side of the vehicle 1.

The left ear device 183a and the right ear device 183b protrude upward, and the surfaces thereof are covered with hair. Further, the ear-type device 183 operates by operating the built-in actuator according to the control signal from the second operation control unit 182. The type of actuator is not particularly limited.

In the present embodiment, the ear-type device 183 is in a state where the ear-type device 183 is standing (standard state; see FIG. 5A), and in a state of being refracted downward (downward state; FIG. 5 ( E) See)). In addition, the ear-type device 183 is further directed upward as compared with the standard state (upward state; see FIG. 5C), and in a state of reciprocating in the left-right direction of the vehicle 1 (FIG. 5). (See (B)). The downward state corresponds to the state where the ear tip is lowered, the upward state corresponds to the state where the ear tip is raised, and the state where the ear-type device 183 is reciprocating corresponds to the state where the ear is moving. To do.

The in-vehicle notification device 19 is a notification device that can notify the driver, and includes a display signal input unit 191, a display control unit 192, and a display unit 193 as a hardware configuration.

The display signal input unit 191 is an interface for inputting a notification signal from the state determination device 15.

The display control unit 192 includes a known microcomputer centered on a CPU, a ROM, and a RAM. A notification signal is input to the display control unit 192 via the display signal input unit 191. In addition, the display control unit 192 causes the display unit 193 to display an image in a display mode to be described later according to the input notification signal.

The display unit 193 is a device for displaying an image, and is installed in the center of the instrument panel of the vehicle 1 and above it as shown in FIG. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, an image of an anthropomorphic vehicle 193 a that is an anthropomorphized vehicle 1 is displayed on the display unit 193. Here, the anthropomorphic vehicle 193a has eyes, ears, and a tail. As will be described later, when the anthropomorphic vehicle 193a changes (operates) in conjunction with the notification mode of the vehicle outside notification device 16, the driver and the state of the vehicle 1 are notified to the driver.

[1-2. processing]
Next, the state notification process executed by the state determination device 15 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. The state notification process is started when the ignition switch of the vehicle 1 is turned on. Further, while the ignition switch is off (that is, when the vehicle 1 is parked), the ear-type device 183 is folded and stored (not shown), and when the ignition switch is turned on, FIG. As shown in FIG. 5 (A), the expanded state (standard state) is obtained. Further, when the ignition switch is turned on, an image of the anthropomorphic vehicle 193a is displayed on the display unit 193.

First, the state determination device 15 determines the state of the driver and the state of the vehicle 1 based on various signals input by the state signal input unit 151 (S11). Here, the state determination device 15 determines the following driver state and vehicle 1 state.
(Driver status)
・ Hurry state The rush state is a state where the driver is in a hurry. The state determination device 15 determines whether or not the driver is in a rush state based on the pedal signal from the pedal sensor 122 and the recording signal from the recording unit 14. That is, first, the state determination device 15 calculates the time until the accelerator pedal state of the vehicle 2 becomes a state where the accelerator pedal is depressed from a state where it is not depressed to a reference depression amount. Then, when the calculated time is shorter than the average depression time in the past travel of the vehicle 1 by a predetermined level (for example, half or less of the average depression time), the state determination device 15 is in a rush state. Judge that there is.
-High sleepiness state The high sleepiness state is a state in which the driver's sleepiness is high. The state determination device 15 determines whether or not the driver is closing his eyes based on the driver image signal from the driver monitoring camera 111, and the state where the driver is closing his eyes continues for a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds) or more. If it is, the driver state is determined to be a high sleepiness state. Further, the state determination device 15 determines whether or not the vehicle 1 is traveling while meandering based on the steering angle signal from the steering angle sensor 121, and the driver can be used even when the vehicle 1 is traveling while meandering. Is determined to be a high sleepiness state.
(State of vehicle 1)
-Departure state The departure state is a state in which the vehicle 1 is about to depart. The state determination device 15 determines the shift position based on the shift signal from the shift sensor 131. Then, when the shift position is changed from parking to drive, the state determination device 15 determines that the state of the vehicle 1 is the departure state within a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds) from the time of change of the shift position.
-Long running state The long running state is a state in which the vehicle 1 is running for a long time. The state determination device 15 determines whether or not the driver is sitting in the driver's seat based on the seating signal from the seating sensor 132, and if the driver has been sitting in the driver's seat for a predetermined time (for example, two hours) or more, the vehicle It is determined that the state 1 is a long running state.

The above is the state of the driver and the vehicle 1 determined by the state determination device 15. Subsequently, the state determination device 15 determines whether or not there has been a change in the state of the driver or the state of the vehicle 1 (S12). As will be described later, the processing of S11 to S17 can be executed for a plurality of cycles. In S12, the state determination device 15 compares the latest determination result of S11 with the determination result of S11 one cycle before, and determines that there is a change when the determination results are different. In the determination of S12 in the first cycle, the state determination device 15 determines that the driver state corresponds to one of the rush state and the high sleepiness state, or the state of the vehicle 1 is the departure state and the long-running state. When it corresponds to any of the states, it is determined that there has been a change.

If the state determination device 15 determines in S12 that neither the driver state nor the vehicle 1 state has changed (S12: NO), the state determination device 15 returns to S11 described above, and repeats the processing from S11 onward.

On the other hand, if the state determination device 15 determines that the driver state or the vehicle 1 state has changed (S12: YES), the state determination device 15 outputs a notification signal to the vehicle outside notification device 16 and the vehicle interior notification device 19 (S13). Here, the state determination device 15 causes the vehicle outside notification device 16 to perform state notification as follows.

That is, when the state of the driver and the vehicle 1 becomes a normal state, the state determination device 15 causes the vehicle outside notification device 16 to perform notification according to the standard notification mode illustrated in FIG. The normal state here is a state in which the driver is in neither a rush state nor a high sleepiness state, and the state of the vehicle 1 is neither the departure state nor the long running state. The standard notification mode is a notification mode in which the rear wiper 173 is in the standard state and the ear-type device 183 is in the standard state.

In addition, when the state of the vehicle 1 becomes the departure state, the state determination device 15 causes the rear wiper 173 to reciprocate while the state of the vehicle 1 is the departure state, as shown in FIG. The ear device 183 is caused to reciprocate. That is, when the state of the vehicle 1 becomes a departure state, the tail and ears of the vehicle 1 operate.

In addition, when the driver is in a rush state, the state determination device 15 sets the rear wiper 173 to the standard state and the ear device 183 to the upward state as shown in FIG. That is, when the driver is in a rush state, the tip of the ear of the vehicle 1 is raised.

Further, when the state of the vehicle 1 has been in a traveling state for a long time, the state determination device 15 sets the rear wiper 173 downward and puts the ear device 183 into a standard state as shown in FIG. That is, when the state of the vehicle 1 is in a traveling state for a long time, the tail of the vehicle 1 is lowered.

Further, when the driver's state becomes a high sleepiness state, the state determination device 15 sets the rear wiper 173 to the standard state and the ear-type device 183 to the downward state as shown in FIG. That is, when the driver's state becomes a high sleepiness state, the tip of the ear of the vehicle 1 is lowered.

Further, the state determination device 15 causes the vehicle interior notification device 19 to perform state notification by changing the anthropomorphic vehicle 193a displayed on the display unit 193 in conjunction with the notification mode of the vehicle exterior notification device 16. For example, the state determination device 15 causes the display unit 193 to display an image (not shown) of the anthropomorphic vehicle 193a with the ear tip lowered when the driver's state becomes a high sleepiness state. When it is determined that there is no change in S12 (S12: NO), the state determination device 15 notifies the vehicle outside notification device 16 and the vehicle interior notification device 19 until it is determined that there is a change in S12. The state notification is continued without changing the aspect.

Next, the state determination device 15 determines whether or not the vehicle 1 is stopped (S14). Here, as a case where the vehicle 1 stops, the case where the vehicle 1 is waiting for a signal, etc. are mentioned, for example. When the state determination device 15 determines that the vehicle 1 is not stopped, that is, when it is determined that the vehicle 1 is traveling (S14: NO), the image of the display unit 193 is displayed on the rear part of the anthropomorphic vehicle 193a. Switching to the image to be represented (see FIG. 2) (S15), the process proceeds to S17. If an image representing the rear part of the anthropomorphic vehicle 193a is already displayed on the display unit 193 before S15 is executed, the state determination device 15 continues to display an image representing the rear part of the anthropomorphic vehicle 193a on the display unit 193. Let

On the other hand, when the state determination device 15 determines that the vehicle 1 is stopped (S14: YES), the state determination device 15 switches the image on the display unit 193 to an image representing the front portion of the anthropomorphic vehicle 193a (see FIG. 3) (S16). ), The process proceeds to S17. That is, the image representing the front portion of the anthropomorphic vehicle 193a is displayed only when the vehicle 1 is stopped. By displaying the above image only when the vehicle is stopped, the driver is prevented from staring at the anthropomorphic vehicle 193a for a long time during driving of the vehicle 1, and the driver can easily concentrate on driving. If an image representing the front part of the anthropomorphic vehicle 193a is already displayed on the display unit 193 before S16 is executed, the state determination device 15 continues to display an image representing the front part of the anthropomorphic vehicle 193a. To display.

In S17, the state determination device 15 determines whether or not the ignition switch is off. If the state determination device 15 determines that the ignition switch is not OFF (that is, is ON) (S17: NO), the state determination device 15 returns to S11 described above and repeats the processing from S11 onward. On the other hand, if the state determination device 15 determines that the ignition switch is OFF (S17: YES), the state determination device 15 outputs a control command for folding and storing the ear-type device 183 to the second outside notification device 18, and the state The notification process is terminated.

[1-3. effect]
According to the embodiment detailed above, the following effects can be obtained.

(1a) In this embodiment, the state determination unit 152 determines the state of the driver, and the control instruction unit 153 causes the vehicle outside notification device 16 to notify the state determined by the state determination unit 152. Therefore, when an abnormal state of the driver (a high sleepiness state and a rush state in this embodiment) is detected, information is provided for a person outside the vehicle 1 to take an appropriate action such as avoidance or stop. be able to. In addition, by being aware that the driver is informed of his / her state, it is possible to avoid unreasonable driving (for example, driving in a high sleepiness state) and promote safe driving.

(1b) In the present embodiment, the control instruction unit 153 causes the vehicle outside notification device 16 to always perform state notification based on the determination result of the state determination unit 152 while the driver is driving the vehicle 1. Therefore, a person outside the vehicle 1 takes appropriate measures such as avoidance as compared with a case where the state notification is not always performed during driving of the vehicle 1 (for example, when notification is performed only in an emergency such as an accident). The time that can be increased. That is, in the present embodiment, not only a high sleepiness state that is likely to lead to an emergency situation but also a long-running state that is likely to lead to a high sleepiness state is notified. Therefore, a person outside the vehicle 1 can foresee the occurrence of a high sleepiness state and hence an emergency by recognizing that the vehicle 1 is in a traveling state for a long time. The time during which appropriate measures such as avoidance provided can be taken can be lengthened.

(1c) In the present embodiment, the state determination unit 152 determines the state of the vehicle 1 in addition to the driver state, and the control instruction unit 153 indicates the state of the vehicle 1 determined by the state determination unit 152. Let them know. Therefore, it is possible to provide more information for taking an appropriate action such as avoidance to a person outside the vehicle 1 as compared with the case where only the driver's state is notified.

(1d) In the present embodiment, the vehicle 1 includes two movable parts (rear wiper 173 and ear-type device 183) that are visible from the outside of the vehicle 1. And the state determination part 152 determines multiple types of states about the state of a driver, and the state of the vehicle 1, and the control instruction | indication part 153 alert | reports the state determined by the state determination part 152 by operating a movable part. . Therefore, in this embodiment, various notifications can be realized by operating the movable part. Further, since the notification is performed by the operation of the movable part, it is linguistic compared to the case where the notification is performed only by the notification by the language (for example, when the message is displayed on the electric bulletin board provided outside the vehicle). It is possible to effectively notify even a disadvantageous person (for example, a foreigner).

(1e) In this embodiment, the vehicle 1 includes a rod-like movable portion (rear wiper 173) provided at the rear portion of the vehicle 1 and the left and right sides of the vehicle 1 when viewed from the rear of the vehicle 1 provided on the roof of the vehicle 1. Two projecting movable parts (a left ear device 183a and a right ear device 183b) spaced apart in the direction. Therefore, when viewed from the rear of the vehicle 1, the vehicle 1 looks like an animal with ears and a tail. Moreover, since it alert | reports using an ear | edge and a tail, the driver | operator of the following vehicle etc. which received the alert | report can be softened.

(1f) In the present embodiment, the vehicle 1 includes the in-vehicle notification device 19, and the control instruction unit 153 causes the in-vehicle notification device 19 to perform state notification. Therefore, the driver's own state and the state of the vehicle 1 can be notified to the driver. Further, by driving the vehicle 1 while being aware of the content notified to the person outside the vehicle 1, it is possible to avoid unreasonable driving and promote safe driving.

(1g) In the present embodiment, the control instruction unit 153 causes the vehicle outside notification device 16 to perform a notification by operating the rear wiper 173 and the ear-type device 183 and causes the display unit 193 to display an image, thereby causing the vehicle notification device 19 to display the image. To inform. That is, the control instruction unit 153 causes the outside notification device 16 and the inside notification device 19 to perform different types of notification. Accordingly, it is possible to perform appropriate types of notifications to each person outside the vehicle 1 and the driver of the vehicle 1.

(1h) In this embodiment, the control instruction unit 153 causes the in-vehicle notification device 19 to perform notification by causing the display unit 193 to display an image. Therefore, various information can be notified in a short time compared to the case where notification is performed by outputting notification contents over time, such as notification by voice.

(1i) In the present embodiment, the control instruction unit 153 displays an image of the person 1 on the vehicle 1 (personification vehicle 193a) on the display unit 193, and changes the state of the personification vehicle 193a to change the state of the driver and the vehicle 1 To the driver. Therefore, the driver can recognize his / her state and the state of the vehicle 1 as an animal aspect. Thereby, the driver can intuitively recognize his / her state and the state of the vehicle 1. Furthermore, since the driver wants to avoid seeing the worn-out anthropomorphic vehicle 193a, the driver can be encouraged to avoid unreasonable driving such as long-time driving and to perform safe driving.

In this embodiment, each of the rear wiper 173, the left ear device 183a, and the right ear device 183b corresponds to an example of a movable unit, the state determination unit 152 corresponds to an example of a state determination unit, and the control instruction unit 153 notifies the user. This corresponds to an example of a processing unit. Further, the rear wiper 173 corresponds to an example of a rod movable portion, and the left ear device 183a and the right ear device 183b correspond to an example of a protrusion movable portion. The image of the anthropomorphic vehicle 193a corresponds to an example of an image in which the vehicle is anthropomorphic. In the present embodiment, the state determination unit 152 corresponds to an example of a state determination unit, the control instruction unit 153 corresponds to an example of a notification processing unit, and the state determination device 15 corresponds to an example of a vehicle state notification device. .

[2. Second Embodiment]
[2-1. Difference from the first embodiment]
Since the basic configuration of the second embodiment is the same as that of the first embodiment, the description of the common configuration will be omitted, and the description will focus on the differences. Moreover, the same code | symbol is used for a common structure.

The vehicle 2 of the second embodiment shown in FIG. 6 includes a driver state detection unit 11, an operation state detection unit 12, a vehicle state detection unit 21, a recording unit 14, a vehicle interior notification device 19, a state determination device 22, and a vehicle exterior notification device 23. Prepare. That is, the vehicle 2 of the second embodiment includes a vehicle state detection unit 21 instead of the vehicle state detection unit 13, a state determination device 22 instead of the state determination device 15, and an out-of-vehicle notification instead of the out-of-vehicle notification device 16. It differs from the vehicle 1 of 1st Embodiment by the point provided with the apparatus 23. FIG.

The vehicle state detection unit 21 includes a shift sensor 131, a seating sensor 132, and a turn signal sensor 211.

The winker sensor 211 detects the operation of the winker as the direction indicator of the vehicle 2 and outputs a winker signal representing the detection result to the state determination device 22.

The state determination device 22 includes a state signal input unit 151, a state determination unit 221, and a control instruction unit 222 as functional blocks realized by executing an application program.

The state determination unit 221 determines the state of the driver and the vehicle 2 based on various signals input from the state signal input unit 151. As will be described later, the state determination unit 221 is different from the state determination unit 152 of the first embodiment in that more states are determined.

The control instruction unit 222 outputs a notification signal to the in-vehicle notification device 19 and the out-of-vehicle notification device 23.

Moreover, the state determination apparatus 22 determines the state of the driver and the vehicle 2 by performing a state notification process similar to the state notification process (FIG. 4) executed by the state determination apparatus 15 of the first embodiment, and notifies the state notification process. Output a signal.

The outside notification device 23 includes a first outside notification device 17, a second outside notification device 18, and a third outside notification device 24. That is, the vehicle outside notification device 23 of the second embodiment is different from the vehicle outside notification device 16 of the first embodiment in that it further includes a third vehicle outside notification device 24.

The third vehicle outside notification device 24 includes a light emission signal input unit 241, a light emission control unit 242, and a light emission unit 243 as a hardware configuration.

The light emission signal input unit 241 is an interface for inputting a notification signal from the state determination device 22.

The light emission control unit 242 includes a known microcomputer centered on a CPU, a ROM, and a RAM. A notification signal is input to the light emission control unit 242 via the light emission signal input unit 241. The light emission control unit 242 outputs a control signal for causing the light emitting unit 243 to emit light according to the input notification signal.

The light emitting unit 243 emits light according to a control signal from the light emission control unit 242, and is provided in the front portion of the vehicle 2 as shown in FIG. 7A. The light emitting unit 243 is installed in place of the lights (headlight, small light, etc.) normally provided in the front part of the vehicle, and also functions as these lights.

The light emitting unit 243 includes two round light emitting units (a left light emitting unit 243a and a right light emitting unit 243b) that are spaced apart in the left-right direction of the vehicle 2 when viewed from the front of the vehicle 2. For this reason, the light emitting unit 243 looks like the eyes of the vehicle 2 when viewed from the front of the vehicle 2. The left light emitting unit 243a is positioned on the left side of the vehicle 2 when viewed from the front of the vehicle 2, and the right light emitting unit 243b is positioned on the right side of the vehicle 2 when viewed from the front of the vehicle 2. Further, the light emitting unit 243 emits light when a light emitting diode (LED) is turned on, and emits blue light in the present embodiment. In the present embodiment, the left light emitting unit 243a and the right light emitting unit 243b are not emitting light (standard state), in which the outline is lit (lit state), and in which the outline is blinking (flashing state). ). Moreover, the left light emission part 243a and the right light emission part 243b can change to the state (special lighting state) in which the part lighted so that the lighted part may express a special shape.

[2-2. processing]
Next, the state notification process executed by the state determination device 22 of the second embodiment will be described. Note that the state notification process executed by the state determination device 22 is the same as the state notification process (FIG. 4) executed by the state determination device 15 of the first embodiment, and will be described with reference to FIG. To do.

First, the state determination device 22 determines the state of the driver and the state of the vehicle 2 based on various signals input by the state signal input unit 151 (S11). The state determination device 22 is a left turn state and a right turn state that are states of the vehicle 2 in addition to the states (the rush state, the high sleepiness state, the departure state, and the long running state) determined by the state determination device 15 of the first embodiment. Determine.

Here, the left turn state is a state in which the vehicle 2 is about to turn left, and the right turn state is a state in which the vehicle 2 is about to turn right. Based on the turn signal from the turn signal sensor, the state determination device 22 determines that the vehicle 2 is in a left turn state when the left turn signal is operating. Further, the state determination device 22 determines that the state of the vehicle 2 is the right turn state when the right turn signal is operating based on the turn signal from the turn signal sensor. Hereinafter, the left turn state and the right turn state are collectively referred to as a “right / left turn state”.

Subsequently, the state determination device 22 determines whether or not there has been a change in the state of the driver or the state of the vehicle 2 (S12). Here, in the determination of S12 in the first cycle, the state determination device 22 determines that the driver state corresponds to one of the rush state and the high sleepiness state, or the state of the vehicle 2 is the departure state, long time. It is determined that there has been a change when it corresponds to either the running state or the left / right turn state.

If the state determination device 15 determines that the driver state or the vehicle 2 state has changed (S12: YES), the state determination device 15 outputs a notification signal to the outside notification device 23 and the in-vehicle notification device 19 (S13). Here, the state determination device 22 causes the vehicle outside notification device 23 to perform state notification as follows.

That is, when the state of the driver and the vehicle 2 is in a normal state, the state determination device 22 causes the vehicle outside notification device 16 to perform notification according to the standard notification mode illustrated in FIG. The standard notification mode here is a notification mode in which the rear wiper 173 and the ear-type device 183 are in the standard state and the light emitting unit 243 is in the standard state.

Further, when the state of the vehicle 2 is in the departure state, the state determination device 22 is configured to emit the light emitting unit 243 (left light emitting unit 243a) while the state of the vehicle 2 is in the departure state, as shown in FIG. And the right light emitting unit 243b) is turned on and off. In addition, the state determination device 22 operates the rear wiper 173 and the ear device 183 as in the first embodiment.

Further, when the state of the vehicle 2 becomes a left turn state, the state determination device 22 turns on the left light emitting unit 243a and turns on the right light emitting unit 243b in a blinking state as shown in FIG. Only the ear device 183a is reciprocated (the right ear device 183b is not operated). Further, as shown in FIG. 8, the state determination device 22 causes the rear wiper 173 to reciprocate with the center of the swing width tilted to the left when viewed from the rear of the vehicle 2.

Further, when the state of the vehicle 2 becomes a right turn state, the state determination device 22 turns on the right light emitting unit 243b, turns on the left light emitting unit 243a, and causes only the right ear device 183b to reciprocate ( The left ear device 183a is not operated (not shown). Further, the state determination device 22 causes the rear wiper 173 to reciprocate with the center of the swing width tilted to the right when viewed from the rear of the vehicle 2 (not shown).

In addition, when the driver is in a rush state, the state determination device 22 places the left light emitting unit 243a and the right light emitting unit 243b in a special lighting state as illustrated in FIG. 7D. That is, when viewed from the front of the vehicle 2, the state determination device 22 lights the left light emitting unit 243a in a line extending from the lower right to the upper left, and lights the right light emitting unit 243b in a line extending from the lower left to the upper right. . That is, when the driver is in a rush state, the eyes of the vehicle 2 are lifted. Further, the state determination device 22 places the rear wiper 173 and the ear device 183 in the same state as in the first embodiment.

In addition, when the state of the vehicle 2 is in a traveling state for a long time, the state determination device 22 places the left light emitting unit 243a and the right light emitting unit 243b in a special lighting state as illustrated in FIG. That is, when viewed from the front of the vehicle 2, the state determination device 22 lights the left light emitting unit 243a in a line extending from the upper right to the lower left, and lights the right light emitting unit 243b in a line extending from the upper left to the lower right. . That is, when the state of the vehicle 2 is a traveling state for a long time, the outer edge of the eyes of the vehicle 2 is lowered. Further, the state determination device 22 places the rear wiper 173 and the ear device 183 in the same state as in the first embodiment.

In addition, when the state of the driver is in a high sleepiness state, the state determination device 22 places the left light emitting unit 243a and the right light emitting unit 243b in a special lighting state as illustrated in FIG. That is, the state determination device 22 lights the left light emitting unit 243a and the right light emitting unit 243b in an X shape. That is, when the driver's state becomes a high sleepiness state, the eyes of the vehicle 2 become X-shaped.

Further, the state determination device 22 changes the anthropomorphic vehicle 193a displayed on the display unit 193 in conjunction with the notification mode of the vehicle outside notification device 23, thereby causing the vehicle interior notification device 19 to perform state notification. For example, the state determination device 22 displays an image (not shown) of the anthropomorphic vehicle 193a in which the tip of the ear is lowered and the eyes are X-shaped when the driver's state becomes a high sleepiness state. To display.

Since S14 to S17 are the same processes as S14 to S17 in the first embodiment, description thereof is omitted.

[2-3. effect]
In the present embodiment, the control instruction unit 222 notifies the state determined by the state determination unit 221 by causing the light emitting unit 243 to emit light according to a plurality of types of states determined by the state determination unit 221. Therefore, effective notification can be performed even when the surroundings of the vehicle 2 are dark, such as at night. In addition, the effectiveness of notification to persons outside the vehicle 2 can be increased as compared with the case where notification is made only by the operation of the rear wiper 173 and the ear-type device 183.

In the present embodiment, the state determination unit 221 corresponds to an example of a state determination unit, the control instruction unit 222 corresponds to an example of a notification processing unit, and the state determination device 22 corresponds to an example of a vehicle state notification device. Each of the left light emitting unit 243a and the right light emitting unit 243b corresponds to an example of a light emitting unit.

[3. Third Embodiment]
[3-1. Difference from the first embodiment]
Since the basic configuration of the third embodiment is the same as that of the first embodiment, the description of the common configuration will be omitted, and the description will focus on the differences. Moreover, the same code | symbol is used for a common structure.

The vehicle 3 according to the third embodiment shown in FIG. 9 includes a driver state detection unit 11, an operation state detection unit 12, a vehicle state detection unit 13, a recording unit 14, a state determination device 31, an out-of-vehicle notification device 32, and an in-vehicle notification device 34. Prepare. That is, the vehicle 3 according to the third embodiment includes the state determination device 31 instead of the state determination device 15, the vehicle notification device 32 instead of the vehicle notification device 16, and the vehicle notification device 34 instead of the vehicle notification device 19. It differs from the vehicle 1 of 1st Embodiment by the point provided with.

The state determination device 31 includes a state signal input unit 151, a state determination unit 152, and a control instruction unit 311 as functional blocks realized by executing an application program.

The control instruction unit 311 outputs a notification signal to the outside notification device 32 and the inside notification device 34.

Further, the state determination device 31 determines the state of the driver and the vehicle 3 by executing a state notification process (FIG. 10) described later, and outputs a notification signal.

The out-of-vehicle notification device 32 includes a first out-of-vehicle notification device 17, a second out-of-vehicle notification device 18, and a fourth out-of-vehicle notification device 33. That is, the vehicle outside notification device 32 of the third embodiment is different from the vehicle outside notification device 16 of the first embodiment in that it further includes a fourth vehicle outside notification device 33.

The fourth vehicle outside notification device 33 includes a first sound signal input unit 331, a first sound control unit 332, and a vehicle exterior speaker 333 as a hardware configuration.

The first sound signal input unit 331 is an interface for inputting a notification signal from the state determination device 31.

The first sound control unit 332 includes a known microcomputer centered on a CPU, a ROM, and a RAM. A notification signal is input to the first sound control unit 332 via the first sound signal input unit 331. The first sound control unit 332 causes the outside speaker 333 to output a sound in accordance with the input notification signal.

The outside speaker 333 outputs sound to the outside of the vehicle 3.

The in-vehicle notification device 34 includes a second sound signal input unit 341, a second sound control unit 342, and an in-vehicle speaker 343 as a hardware configuration.

The second sound signal input unit 341 is an interface for inputting a notification signal from the state determination device 31.

The second sound control unit 342 includes a known microcomputer centered on a CPU, a ROM, and a RAM. A notification signal is input to the second sound control unit 342 via the second sound signal input unit 341. Further, the second sound control unit 342 causes the in-vehicle speaker 343 to output a sound in accordance with the input notification signal.

The in-vehicle speaker 343 is provided inside the vehicle 3 and outputs sound to the driver.

[3-2. processing]
Next, the state notification process executed by the state determination device 31 of the third embodiment will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. The state notification process is started when the ignition switch of the vehicle 3 is turned on.

Since S31 to S32 are the same processes as S11 to S12 in the first embodiment, description thereof is omitted.

If the state determination device 31 determines that the driver state or the vehicle 3 state has changed (S32: YES), the state determination device 31 outputs a notification signal to the outside notification device 32 and the in-vehicle notification device 34 (S33). Here, the state determination device 31 causes the first in-vehicle notification device 17 and the second out-of-vehicle notification device 18 to notify in the same notification manner as in the first embodiment. In addition, the state determination device 31 causes the fourth vehicle outside notification device 33 to perform notification by causing the vehicle exterior speaker 333 to output a sound to the effect that the state of the driver or the vehicle 3 is the state determined in S31.

Further, the state determination device 31 causes the vehicle interior notification device 34 to perform state notification by causing the vehicle interior speaker 343 to output a sound to the effect that the state of the driver or the vehicle 3 is determined in S31.

Since S34 to S35 are the same processes as S17 to S18 in the first embodiment, description thereof is omitted.

[3-3. effect]
(3a) In the present embodiment, the control instruction unit 311 causes the vehicle exterior speaker 333 to output a sound according to a plurality of types of states determined by the state determination unit 152, thereby determining the state determined by the state determination unit 152. Inform. Therefore, it is possible to notify a person outside the vehicle 3 who is not looking at the vehicle 3. In addition, the effectiveness of notification to persons outside the vehicle 3 can be increased compared with the case where notification is made only by the operation of the rear wiper 173 and the ear-type device 183.

(3b) In the present embodiment, the control instruction unit 311 causes the in-vehicle notification device 34 to perform a notification by causing the in-vehicle speaker 343 to output a sound. Therefore, the driver can receive the notification without looking at the device that performs the in-vehicle notification, and can receive the notification while looking at the front of the vehicle 3, thereby making it difficult for the driver to cause trouble. .

In the present embodiment, the control instruction unit 311 corresponds to an example of a notification processing unit, the state determination device 31 corresponds to an example of a vehicle state notification device, and the outside speaker 333 corresponds to an example of a sound output unit.

[4. Fourth Embodiment]
[4-1. Difference from the first embodiment]
Since the basic configuration of the fourth embodiment is the same as that of the first embodiment, the description of the common configuration will be omitted, and the description will focus on the differences. Moreover, the same code | symbol is used for a common structure.

The vehicle 4 of the fourth embodiment shown in FIG. 11 is capable of traveling in two types of driving states (driving support state and normal driving state). The driving support state is a traveling state in which driving support control that automatically performs at least a part of the driving operation performed by the driver of the vehicle 4 is executed. The driving support control referred to in the present embodiment includes at least adaptive cruise control. Adaptive cruise control refers to acceleration / deceleration when the preceding vehicle is present so that the distance between the preceding vehicle and the preceding vehicle is maintained, while when there is no preceding vehicle, the traveling speed Is a control for accelerating / decelerating so as to maintain the set speed. That is, in adaptive cruise control, the accelerator operation and the brake operation among the driving operations that should be performed by the driver of the vehicle 4 are automatically performed. On the other hand, the normal driving state is a driving state in which driving support control is not executed, that is, a normal driving state.

The vehicle 4 includes a vehicle interior notification device 19, a driver state detection unit 41, a forward situation detection unit 42, a state determination device 43, and a vehicle exterior notification device 44. That is, the vehicle 4 of the fourth embodiment includes a driver state detection unit 41 instead of the driver state detection unit 11, and a front situation detection unit 42 instead of the operation state detection unit 12, the vehicle state detection unit 13, and the recording unit 14. It differs from the vehicle 1 of 1st Embodiment by the point provided with. Further, the vehicle 4 of the fourth embodiment is different from the vehicle 1 of the first embodiment in that it includes a state determination device 43 instead of the state determination device 15 and a vehicle outside notification device 44 instead of the vehicle outside notification device 16. .

The in-vehicle notification device 19 has the same configuration as in the first embodiment. In the present embodiment, a software switch for switching the driving state of the vehicle 4 between the driving support state and the normal driving state is displayed on the display unit 193 of the in-vehicle notification device 19.

The driver state detection unit 41 includes a driver monitoring camera 111 and a fogging sensor 411 as devices for detecting the driver state.

The fogging sensor 411 includes a light emitting element (not shown) and a light receiving element (not shown), and detects the presence or absence of fogging of the windshield by optical reflection on the windshield surface. Specifically, when fogging occurs on the windshield, the ratio of the amount of light received by the light receiving element to the amount of light emitted by the light emitting element changes due to light scattering and changes in the amount of transmitted light. The fog sensor 411 detects the fog on the windshield based on the change in the ratio. The cloudiness sensor 411 outputs a fogging signal representing the detection result to the state determination device 43. In the present embodiment, the fogging of the windshield is optically detected as described above. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the fogging may be detected by humidity.

The front situation detection unit 42 includes a front camera 421 and a radar sensor 422 as a device for detecting the situation ahead of the vehicle 4.

The front camera 421 is installed in front of the vehicle 4 so as to image the front of the vehicle 4. Specifically, the front camera 421 is installed near the upper center of the windshield in the vehicle interior. The front camera 421 outputs captured image data to the state determination device 43 as a front image signal.

The radar sensor 422 exists in front of the vehicle 4 by transmitting a radar wave typified by, for example, a millimeter wave, a laser beam, or an ultrasonic wave in a predetermined area in front of the vehicle 4 and receiving the reflected wave. The distance to the object, the direction of the object, and the relative speed of the object with respect to the vehicle 4 are detected. The radar sensor 422 outputs an object detection signal representing the detection result to the state determination device 43.

The state determination device 43 includes a state signal input unit 151, a state determination unit 431, and a control instruction unit 432 as functional blocks realized by executing an application program.

The state determination unit 431 determines the state of the driver and the vehicle 4 based on various signals input from the state signal input unit 151. As will be described later, the state determination unit 431 is different from the state determination unit 152 of the first embodiment in that the determination state is partially different.

The control instruction unit 432 outputs a notification signal to the in-vehicle notification device 19 and the out-of-vehicle notification device 44.

Further, the state determination device 43 determines the state of the driver and the vehicle 4 by executing a state notification process (FIG. 12) described later, and outputs a notification signal.

The vehicle outside notification device 44 includes a fifth vehicle outside notification device 45 and a sixth vehicle outside notification device 46. The fifth vehicle outside notification device 45 includes a fifth operation signal input unit 451, a fifth operation control unit 452, and a rod-type device 453 as a hardware configuration.

The fifth operation signal input unit 451 is an interface for inputting a notification signal from the state determination device 43.

The fifth operation control unit 452 includes a known microcomputer centered on a CPU, a ROM, and a RAM. A notification signal is input to the fifth operation control unit 452 via the fifth operation signal input unit 451. The fifth operation control unit 452 outputs a control signal for operating the rod-type device 453 in accordance with the input notification signal.

The rod-type device 453 is a movable part provided on the roof of the vehicle 4 and operates according to a control signal from the fifth operation control unit 452. The rod-type device 453 includes a rod-shaped rod portion 453a (see FIG. 13A) whose shape does not change, and an actuator (not shown) that operates the rod portion 453a. The rod portion 453a is exposed to the outside of the vehicle 4 and can be visually recognized from the outside. The installation position and the like of the rod-type device 453 on the roof are not particularly limited, but in this embodiment, the rod-type device 453 is installed at the center of the vehicle 4 on the roof in the front-rear and left-right directions. Further, in the present embodiment, the rod portion 453a protrudes from the center of the vehicle 4 on the roof in the front / rear / left / right direction to the rear side of the vehicle 4 with respect to the vertical direction.

The rod-shaped device 453 can transition between the housed state and the protruding state when the actuator of the rod-shaped device 453 operates. The storage state is a state in which only a part (near the tip) of the bar portion 453a is exposed to the outside of the vehicle 4 and the remaining most is stored inside the vehicle 4 (see FIG. 13A). On the other hand, the protruding state is a state in which most of the bar portion 453a is exposed and protrudes outside the vehicle 4 (see FIG. 13B). That is, the rod portion 453a is not completely stored so as not to be visually recognized from the outside of the vehicle 4, and the tip is slightly protruded even when stored.

In addition, the rod-type device 453 is in a stationary state, a low-speed rotation state, or a high-speed rotation state in the protruding state. The stationary state is a state where the rod portion 453a is stationary (see FIG. 13B). The low-speed rotation state is a state in which the rod portion 453a is rotating around a predetermined rotation axis (vertical axis in the present embodiment) at the first rotation speed (see FIG. 14). In the high-speed rotation state, the rod portion 453a has a second rotation speed (in this embodiment, twice the first rotation speed) higher than the first rotation speed and a predetermined rotation axis (in this embodiment, a vertical axis). ) Rotating around (see FIG. 14).

The sixth outside notification device 46 includes a sixth operation signal input unit 461, a sixth operation control unit 462, and a wing type device 463 as a hardware configuration.

The sixth operation signal input unit 461 is an interface for inputting a notification signal from the state determination device 43.

The sixth operation control unit 462 includes a known microcomputer centered on a CPU, a ROM, and a RAM. A notification signal is input to the sixth operation control unit 462 via the sixth operation signal input unit 461. The sixth operation control unit 462 outputs a control signal for operating the feather device 463 in accordance with the input notification signal.

The wing-shaped device 463 is a pair of left and right devices provided on the left and right sides of the vehicle 4, and operates in response to a control signal from the sixth operation control unit 462. The wing type device 463 includes a rectangular plate-like plate portion 463a (see FIG. 13A) and an actuator (not shown) that operates the plate portion 463a. The plate portion 463 a is provided in the vehicle 4 so that the long side of the plate portion 463 a is horizontal, and is exposed and stored on the side surface of the vehicle 4 so that the rectangular surface is parallel to the side surface of the vehicle 4. The Further, the plate portion 463a is provided so as to be swingable about the front end portion of the plate portion 463a.

In the present embodiment, the wing-shaped device 463 is in a stationary state, a low-speed opening / closing state, or a high-speed opening / closing state. As described above, the stationary state is a state in which the plate portion 463a is exposed and stored on the side surface of the vehicle 4 and is stationary (see FIG. 13A). The low-speed opening / closing state is a state in which the plate portion 463a swings at the first opening / closing speed with the end portion on the front side of the plate portion 463a as an axis (see FIG. 14). In the high-speed opening / closing state, the plate part 463a has a second opening / closing speed higher than the first opening / closing speed with the end on the front side of the plate part 463a as an axis (in this embodiment, twice the first opening / closing speed). ) (See FIG. 14).

[4-2. processing]
Next, a state notification process executed by the state determination device 43 according to the fourth embodiment will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. The state notification process is started by turning on the ignition switch of the vehicle 4. When the ignition switch is turned on, an anthropomorphic vehicle (not shown) that is an anthropomorphic vehicle 4 is displayed on the display unit 193. It should be noted that when the ignition switch is turned on, in other words, while the ignition switch of the vehicle 4 is off, including when parked, the rod-type device 453 is in the stowed state, and the wing-type device 463 is stationary. It has become.

First, the state determination device 43 determines the state of the driver and the state of the vehicle 4 based on various signals input by the state signal input unit 151 (S41). In S41, the state determination device 43 first determines the state of the driver or the state of the vehicle 4 individually. And the state determination apparatus 43 determines about the comprehensive state (general state) which considered both the state of the driver and the state of the vehicle 4 based on the determination result of these states (henceforth "individual state"). . In the present embodiment, the general state is notified to a person outside the vehicle 4.

Specifically, the state determination device 43 first determines the following individual states. (Driver status)
-Poor visibility state The poor visibility state is a state in which the driver's visibility is poor. Specifically, the windshield is fogged and the front of the vehicle 4 is difficult to visually recognize. When the state determination device 43 determines that the windshield of the vehicle 4 is cloudy based on the cloud signal from the fog sensor 411, the state determination device 43 determines that the driver is in a poor visibility state.
-High sleepiness state Since the high sleepiness state is the same state as in the first embodiment, description thereof is omitted.
(State of vehicle 4)
-Dirt adherence state The dirt adherence state is a state in which dirt affecting the imaging of the front camera 421 is adhered. When the state determination device 43 determines that dirt is attached to a lens of the front camera 421 or a portion of the windshield of the vehicle 4 included in the imaging range of the front camera 421, the state of the vehicle 4 is dirty. It determines with it being an adhesion state. As a specific determination method for determining whether or not dirt is attached, for example, a method disclosed in Japanese Unexamined Patent Application Publication No. 2007-189369 may be used. That is, when the state determination device 43 detects a pixel area whose luminance change amount is smaller than that of other pixel areas in the front image signal of the front camera 421, the state determination device 43 applies a lens part or a windshield part corresponding to the pixel area. It may be determined that dirt is attached.
Sensor failure state The sensor failure state is a state in which the radar sensor 422 has failed. The state determination device 43 determines that the state of the vehicle 4 is a sensor failure state when no object detection signal is input from the radar sensor 422 for a predetermined time. The dirt adhesion state and the sensor failure state are states in which troubles may occur when the vehicle 4 travels in the driving assistance state.
-Driving support state The driving support state is the state described above.
• Normal operation state The normal operation state is the state described above.

The above is the individual state determined by the state determination device 43. The state determination device 43 determines whether the state of the driver or the vehicle 4 corresponds to each of the above states. That is, the state of the driver or the vehicle 4 does not selectively correspond to any of the above states, but can generally correspond to a plurality of states. For example, the driver's state may be a poor visibility state and a high sleepiness state. However, regarding the driving state (driving support state and normal driving state) among the states of the vehicle 4, the state of the vehicle 4 alternatively corresponds to these states.

In the present embodiment, among the above states, in any state other than the traveling state (the poor visibility state, the high sleepiness state, the dirt adhesion state, and the sensor failure state), either the driver or the vehicle 4 is abnormal. It is classified into an abnormal state that represents this. That is, the driver state described below is an abnormal state means that the driver state corresponds to at least one of a poor visibility state and a high sleepiness state. Moreover, the state of the vehicle 4 being in an abnormal state means that the state of the vehicle 4 corresponds to at least one of a dirt adhesion state and a sensor failure state.

Next, the state determination device 43 determines which of the following states the comprehensive state corresponds to based on the determination result for the individual state.
-Manual driving state This state is a comprehensive state in which the state of the vehicle 4 is a normal driving state. That is, when the state of the vehicle 4 is the normal operation state, the comprehensive state is determined as the manual operation state regardless of whether the driver and the vehicle 4 are in the abnormal state.
Normal automatic driving state This state is a comprehensive state in which the state of the vehicle 4 is a driving support state and neither the driver nor the state of the vehicle 4 is in an abnormal state.
First Abnormal Automatic Driving State This state is a comprehensive state in which the state of the vehicle 4 is a driving support state and one of the driver and the state of the vehicle 4 is an abnormal state.
Second Abnormal Automatic Driving State This state is a comprehensive state in which the state of the vehicle 4 is a driving support state and both the driver and the vehicle 4 are in an abnormal state. Hereinafter, the normal automatic driving state, the first abnormal automatic driving state, and the second abnormal automatic driving state (that is, the state in which the state of the vehicle 4 is the driving support state) are collectively referred to as “automatic driving state”. The above is the total state determined by the state determination device 43. Subsequently, the state determination device 43 determines whether or not the overall state has changed (S42). In S42, the state determination device 43 compares the latest determination result in S41 with the determination result in S41 one cycle before and determines that there is a change. In addition, in the determination of S42 in the first cycle, the state determination device 43 determines that there is a change when the general state corresponds to the automatic driving state.

If the state determination device 43 determines that the overall state has not changed (S42: NO), the state determination device 43 returns to S41 described above and repeats the processing from S41 onward.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the overall state has changed (S42: YES), the state determination device 43 outputs a notification signal to the vehicle outside notification device 44 and the vehicle interior notification device 19 (S43). Here, the state determination device 43 causes the vehicle outside notification device 44 to perform state notification as follows.

That is, when the overall state changes from the manual operation state to the automatic operation state, the state determination device 43 puts the rod-type device 453 into a protruding state as shown in FIG. On the other hand, when the overall state changes from the automatic operation state to the manual operation state, the state determination device 43 places the rod-type device 453 in the retracted state as shown in FIG. That is, most of the rod portion 453a is accommodated while the vehicle 4 is in the normal driving state, and most of the rod portion 453a protrudes outside the vehicle 4 while in the driving support state. .

In more detail, when the general state changes from the manual operation state to the normal automatic operation state, the state determination device 43 places the rod-type device 453 and the wing-type device 463 in a stationary state (FIG. 13B). reference). Furthermore, when the general state changes from the manual operation state to the first abnormal automatic operation state, the state determination device 43 sets the rod-type device 453 to the low-speed rotation state and sets the wing-type device 463 to the low-speed open / close state (FIG. 14). reference). Further, when the general state changes from the manual operation state to the second abnormal automatic operation state, the state determination device 43 sets the rod-type device 453 to the high-speed rotation state and sets the wing-type device 463 to the high-speed open / close state (FIG. reference).

Further, when the general state changes between states included in the automatic driving state, the state determination device 43 causes the vehicle outside notification device 44 to perform state notification as follows. That is, the state determination device 43 places the rod-type device 453 and the wing-type device 463 in a stationary state when the overall state changes to the normal automatic operation state (see FIG. 13B). Furthermore, when the overall state changes to the first abnormal automatic operation state, the state determination device 43 sets the rod-type device 453 to the low-speed rotation state and the wing-type device 463 to the low-speed open / close state (see FIG. 14). Further, when the overall state changes to the second abnormal automatic operation state, the state determination device 43 sets the rod-type device 453 to the high-speed rotation state and the wing-type device 463 to the high-speed open / close state (see FIG. 14).

Further, the state determination device 43 causes the in-vehicle notification device 19 to perform state notification by changing the anthropomorphic vehicle displayed on the display unit 193 in conjunction with the notification mode of the vehicle outside notification device 44. For example, when the general state changes from the manual operation state to the automatic operation state, the state determination device 43 causes the display unit 193 to display an anthropomorphic vehicle in which most of the bar portion 453a is exposed and protrudes.

Since the processing of S44 to 47 is the same as S14 to S17 in the first embodiment, description thereof is omitted.

If it is determined in S47 that the ignition switch is off (S47: YES), the state determination device 43 places the rod-type device 453 in the retracted state and places the wing-type device 463 in a stationary state (S48). Thereafter, the state determination device 43 ends the state notification process.

[4-3. effect]
(4a) In the present embodiment, the state of the vehicle 4 determined by the state determination device 43 includes a driving support state and a normal driving state. Further, these states are notified to a person outside the vehicle 4 through notification of the manual driving state and the automatic driving state. Accordingly, a person outside the vehicle 4 can know whether the state of the vehicle 4 is the driving support state or the normal driving state.

(4b) In this embodiment, the state determination device 43 sets the rod-type device 453 to the low-speed rotation state or the high-speed rotation state when the overall state changes to the first abnormal automatic operation state or the second abnormal automatic operation state. Further, the wing type device 463 is set to a low-speed open / close state or a high-speed open / close state. Furthermore, when there is no change in the overall state, the state determination device 43 maintains the state in which the rod-type device 453 and the wing-type device 463 are operating. That is, while the state determination device 43 determines that the state of the vehicle 4 is the driving support state and determines that at least one of the driver state and the vehicle 4 state is an abnormal state, the movable unit The rod type device 453 and the wing type device 463 are always operated. For this reason, a person outside the vehicle 4 visually recognizes that the rod type device 453 and the wing type device 463 are operating, so that at least one of the state of the driver and the state of the vehicle 4 is in an abnormal state. Can be recognized.

(4c) In the present embodiment, the state determination device 43 changes the bar type device 453 to the protruding state when the general state changes from the manual operation state to the automatic operation state, and the overall state changes from the automatic operation state to the manual operation state. In such a case, the rod-type device 453 is put into the storage state. That is, the state determination device 43 operates the rod portion 453a that is a movable portion when the state of the vehicle 4 changes from the normal driving state to the driving support state and when the vehicle 4 changes from the driving support state to the normal driving state. Let Therefore, a person outside the vehicle 4 visually recognizes the state of the rod portion 453a (the protruding state or the accommodated state), and whether the state of the vehicle 4 is the driving support state or the normal driving state. Can know.

(4d) In the present embodiment, the state determination device 43 accommodates most of the rod portion 453a while the vehicle 4 is in the normal operation state, and large in the rod portion 453a while in the automatic operation state. A portion is projected outside the vehicle 4. That is, the rod portion 453a is exposed to the outside of the vehicle 4 when the vehicle 4 is in either the driving support state or the normal driving state, and the state determination device 43 is in the driving support state. The exposure amount of the rod portion 453a is increased as compared with the normal operation state. Thus, a person outside the vehicle 4 can recognize that the vehicle 4 is equipped with the rod portion 453a when the vehicle 4 is in the driving support state or the normal driving state. Then, a person outside the vehicle 4 can distinguish the vehicle 4 from another vehicle (a vehicle that is not capable of traveling in the driving assistance state) that does not have the rod portion, and the vehicle 4 travels in the driving assistance state. Can know that is possible.

(4d) In the present embodiment, when the state determination device 43 determines that the overall state is the first abnormal automatic operation state, the state of the rod-type device 453 is set to the low-speed rotation state, and the wing-type device 463 is opened and closed at a low speed. Put it in a state. Further, when the state determination device 43 determines that the overall state is the second abnormal automatic operation state, the state determination device 43 sets the rod-type device 453 to the high-speed rotation state and sets the wing-type device 463 to the high-speed open / close state. That is, the state determination device 43 determines that either one of the driver state or the vehicle 4 state is an abnormal state and determines that both the driver state and the vehicle 4 state are an abnormal state. The rod portion 453a and the plate portion 463a are operated in different operation modes. Accordingly, the person outside the vehicle 4 can also know the degree of abnormality such as whether either the driver or the vehicle 4 is in an abnormal state or both are in an abnormal state.

In the present embodiment, each of the bar portion 453a and the plate portion 463a corresponds to an example of a movable portion, the state determination unit 431 corresponds to an example of a state determination unit, and the control instruction unit 432 corresponds to an example of a notification processing unit. Equivalent to. The anthropomorphic vehicle displayed on the display unit 193 corresponds to an example of an image in which the vehicle is anthropomorphic.

[4. Other Embodiments]
As mentioned above, although embodiment of this indication was described, this indication can take various forms, without being limited to the above-mentioned embodiment.

(4a) In the above embodiment, the state notified to the person outside the

vehicle

1, 2, 3, 4 is a high sleepiness state or the like, but the state notified is not limited to this. The informed driver state may include, for example, an aside state, a sloppy state, a surrounding gaze state, and the like. The surrounding gaze state here is a state where the driver is driving the vehicle while gazing around the vehicle, for example, when driving the vehicle in a place where there are many people such as downtown This is a state that occurs.

In addition, the state of the vehicle to be notified includes, for example, various operation mode states, obstacle proximity states, entry completion states, abnormal speed states, abnormal straight travel states, reverse states, low fuel states, low air pressure states, slip states, Etc. may be included. Here, the driving mode state is a state in which the vehicle is in a predetermined driving mode. Examples of the driving mode include an eco mode, a sports mode, a semi-automatic driving mode, a fully automatic driving mode, and the like. The obstacle proximity state is a state in which the vehicle is close to an obstacle such as a bicycle. The entry completion state is a state in which the vehicle has completed entry (interruption) to another lane. Note that the obstacle proximity state and the entry completion state may be detected based on a captured image obtained by installing a camera that captures the periphery of the vehicle in the vehicle.

Also, the abnormal speed state is a state that occurs when the traveling speed of the vehicle exceeds the speed limit on the roadway or is less than the set minimum speed. In addition, the abnormally straight traveling state is a state where the vehicle travels with almost no meandering when the vehicle travels while meandering slightly by a driver's handle operation intended to finely correct the traveling direction of the vehicle. . The reverse state is a state where the vehicle is moving backward, and the low fuel state is a state where the remaining amount of fuel in the vehicle is low. The low air pressure state is a state in which the air pressure of at least one tire of the vehicle is lower than a predetermined level, and the slip state is a state in which the vehicle is slipping.

Further, in the fourth embodiment, the vehicle 4 is informed of the driving support state and the normal driving state, but is not limited thereto, and for example, the eco mode and the sports mode may be notified.

(4b) The determination criterion of the state determined by the

state determination devices

15, 22, 31, and 43 is not limited to the determination criterion of each of the above embodiments. For example, the

state determination devices

15, 22, and 31 determine that the state of the

vehicles

1, 2, and 3 is the departure state when the shift position is changed from parking to drive, but the reference for determining that the vehicle is in the departure state Is not limited to this. For example, the

state determination devices

15, 22, and 31 may determine that the state of the

vehicles

1, 2, and 3 is the departure state when the handbrake is released. Also in this case, the

state determination devices

15, 22, 31 estimate the driver's intention based on the driver's operation on the

vehicles

1, 2, 3, and predict the driver's behavior (for example, the

vehicles

1, 2, 3 Information indicating the behavior to depart) may be notified. Similarly, the determination criteria for other states are not limited to the determination criteria of the above embodiment.

(4c) In each of the above embodiments, the

vehicles

1, 2, 3 include two movable parts (rear wiper 173 and ear-type device 183) that are visible from outside the

vehicles

1, 2, 3, and the vehicle 4 Although the two movable parts (bar part 453a and plate part 463a) visible from the outside of the vehicle 4 are provided, the invention is not limited to this, and it is sufficient that at least one movable part is provided. Moreover, in the said 2nd Embodiment, although the vehicle 2 was provided with two light emission parts (the left light emission part 243a and the right light emission part 243b), it is not restricted to this, What is necessary is just to provide at least 1 light emission part. . Moreover, in the said 3rd Embodiment, although the vehicle 3 was provided with one sound output part (exterior speaker 333), it is not restricted to this, The vehicle 3 may be provided with two or more sound output parts.

(4d) In the above embodiment, the

control instruction units

153, 222, 311 and 432 inform the

outside notification devices

16, 23, 32, and 44 and the

inside notification devices

19 and 34 of the driver state and the vehicle state. Not limited to this. The

control instructing units

153, 222, 311 and 432 may cause the vehicle outside

notification devices

16, 23, 32 and 44 and the vehicle

interior notification devices

19 and 34 to notify at least one of the driver state and the vehicle state.

(4e) In each of the above embodiments, the rear wiper 173 is decorated. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the decoration may be omitted. Moreover, in the said embodiment, although the surface of the ear-type apparatus 183 was covered with the hair, it is not restricted to this, It does not need to be covered. Moreover, in each said embodiment, although the ear-type apparatus 183 was provided in the roof of

vehicles

1,2,3, it is not restricted to this, For example, it provides in the upper part in the right and left side parts of

vehicles

1,2,3. It may be done. Similarly, the installation positions and the like of the rod type device 453 and the wing type device 463 are not limited to the installation positions and the like of the fourth embodiment.

(4f) In each of the above embodiments, the movable part is the rear wiper 173 and the ear-type device 183, but the movable part is not limited to this. For example, the movable part may be an instrument other than the operable wiper attached to the vehicle instead of the rear wiper 173. Further, the movable part may be a camera installed on the left and right sides of the vehicle and a camera for an electronic mirror.

In the fourth embodiment, the rod portion 453a and the plate portion 463a are new equipment that is not mounted on a normal vehicle. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and existing equipment may be used. For example, an antenna, a rear spoiler, a corner pole, or the like may be used.

(4g) In each of the above embodiments, the notification is made by the movable part by the reciprocating motion of the rear wiper 173 and the reciprocating operation of the ear-type device 183, but the manner of notification by the movable part is not limited to this. For example, the rod portion 453a may swing in the front-rear direction of the vehicle 4.

Similarly, the notification mode by the light emitting unit 243 is not limited to the notification mode of the second embodiment. For example, you may alert | report that the state of a driver and the vehicle 2 is a normal state by making both the left light emission part 243a and the right light emission part 243b into a lighting state. Further, not only the outlines of the left light emitting unit 243a and the right light emitting unit 243b but also the whole may be turned on or blinked. Moreover, in the said 2nd Embodiment, although the light emission part 243 emitted the light of a single color (blue), it is not restricted to this, A light emission part may emit a multiple types of color. In this case, the notification may be performed by the light emitting unit emitting different colors depending on the state of the driver and the vehicle (that is, notification using the color may be performed).

Similarly, the notification mode by the outside speaker 333 is not limited to the notification mode of the third embodiment. For example, the outside speaker 333 may perform notification by outputting a buzzer sound.

(4h) In the first, second, and fourth embodiments, the images displayed on the display unit 193 are switched when the

vehicles

1, 2, and 4 are stopped. However, the timing at which the images are switched is not limited to this. Further, the image may not be switched. Further, in the first and second embodiments, the anthropomorphic vehicle 193a is operated when the state of the

vehicles

1 and 2 is a departure state, but is not limited thereto when the anthropomorphic vehicle 193a is operated. For example, the anthropomorphic vehicle 193a may operate so as to look at a bicycle or the like passing by when the bicycle or the like passes by the side of the

vehicles

1 and 2. Further, the anthropomorphic vehicle 193a may operate so as to see the direction in which the

vehicles

1 and 2 are turning when the

vehicles

1 and 2 are turning right or left.

(4i) In the fourth embodiment, the rod portion 453a is exposed to the outside of the vehicle 4 even when stored, but is not limited to this and may be stored completely. Further, for example, the rod portion 453a is not completely stored in the normal driving state and the driving support state, but may be configured to be completely stored during parking.

(4j) In the fourth embodiment, the exposure amount of the rod portion 453a is changed by storing and projecting the rod portion 453a whose shape does not change, but this is not limitative. For example, you may change the exposure amount of the said bar part by expanding-contracting the bar part itself. In this case, for example, the rod portion includes a plurality of cylinders having different diameters, and a rod having a smaller diameter accommodated in the tube having a large diameter is exposed to the outside from the cylinder having the large diameter. May expand and contract.

(4k) In the fourth embodiment, the operation modes of the bar portion 453a and the plate portion 463a are the case where one of the vehicle 4 state and the driver state is an abnormal state, and the vehicle 4 state and the driver state. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The operation modes of the bar portion 453a and the plate portion 463a may be different for each state such as a poor visibility state or a high sleepiness state, for example.

(4l) In the fourth embodiment, in addition to whether the state of the vehicle 4 is the driving support state or the normal driving state, it is also notified whether the state of the vehicle 4 or the state of the driver is an abnormal state. Not limited to this. For example, you may alert | report only whether the state of the vehicle 4 is a driving assistance state or a normal driving state.

(4m) In the fourth embodiment, the vehicle 4 may further include the movable parts (the rear wiper 173 and the ear device 183) of the first to third embodiments.

Further, the vehicle 4 may further include at least one light emitting unit (for example, the light emitting unit 243 of the second embodiment) that is visible from the outside of the vehicle 4. And the state determined by the state determination part 431 may be alert | reported by making the said light emission part light-emit according to the multiple types of state determined by the state determination part 431.

In addition, the vehicle 4 may further include at least a sound output unit (for example, a vehicle exterior speaker 333 of the third embodiment) that outputs sound to the outside of the vehicle 4. And the state determined by the state determination part 431 may be alert | reported by making the said sound output part output a sound according to the multiple types of state determined by the state determination part 431.

Further, the vehicle informing device may further include an in-vehicle notification device that outputs sound to the driver, and the in-vehicle notification device may be notified by outputting sound to the in-vehicle information device.

(4n) In the fourth embodiment, the rod 4 is used as the movable part that is operated when the state of the vehicle 4 changes from the normal driving state to the driving support state and when the vehicle 4 changes from the driving support state to the normal driving state. Although the device 453 is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the rear wiper 173, the ear device 183, and the like may be operated.

(4o) In the fourth embodiment, the driving support control includes at least a control (adaptive cruise control) that automatically performs an accelerator operation and a brake operation among the driving operations to be performed by the driver of the vehicle 4 as the driving support state. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the driving support state may be a state in which driving support control including at least other control is executed instead of adaptive cruise control. Further, the driving support state may be a state in which driving support control including control for automatically performing at least an acceleration / deceleration operation and a steering operation (for traveling along a set route) is executed. That is, the driving support state may be a state in which driving support control closer to automatic control (fully automatic control) that automatically performs all the driving operations that should be performed by the driver of the vehicle 4 may be executed. In other words, the driving assistance state may be a state in which the driving operation of the driver is not required for the vehicle to travel. In addition, the driving support state may be a state in which there are fewer control targets than the driving support state of the fourth embodiment.

(4p) The combination of movable parts mounted on one vehicle is not limited to the combination of the above embodiment. For example, the ear device 183 and the rod device 453 may be mounted on one vehicle.

(4q) In each of the above embodiments, the state signal input unit 151, the state determination unit 152, and the like are functional blocks that are realized by executing an application program. Good. The first operation signal input unit 171 and the first operation control unit 172 have a hardware configuration, but are not limited thereto, and may be realized as functional blocks.

(4r) In each of the above embodiments, the state signal input unit 151, the state determination unit 152, and the like are functional blocks that are realized by executing an application program. Good. The first operation signal input unit 171 and the first operation control unit 172 have a hardware configuration, but are not limited thereto, and may be realized as functional blocks.

(4s) The functions of one component in the above embodiment may be distributed as a plurality of components, or the functions of a plurality of components may be integrated into one component. Further, at least a part of the configuration of the above embodiment may be replaced with a known configuration having the same function. Moreover, you may abbreviate | omit a part of structure of the said embodiment. In addition, at least a part of the configuration of the above embodiment may be added to or replaced with the configuration of the other embodiment. In addition, all the aspects included in the technical idea specified only by the wording described in the claims are embodiments of the present disclosure.

Claims

A vehicle alarm device mounted on a vehicle,
At least one movable part (173, 183a, 183b, 453a, 463a) visible from the outside of the vehicle;
A state determination unit (152, 221, 431) for determining a plurality of states for at least one of the situation of the driver driving the vehicle and the situation of the vehicle;
A notification processing unit that notifies the plurality of types of states determined by the state determination unit by operating the movable unit according to the plurality of types of states determined by the state determination unit ( 153, 222, 311, 432),
A vehicle notification device comprising:
The at least one movable portion is provided on at least one of a rod-shaped rod movable portion (173) provided at the rear portion of the vehicle, the left and right side portions of the vehicle, and the roof of the vehicle, and the rear of the vehicle. 2. The vehicle notification device according to claim 1, comprising two protrusion-like protrusion movable parts (183 a, 183 b) spaced apart in the left-right direction of the vehicle when viewed from above.
It further comprises at least one light emitting part (243a, 243b) visible from the outside of the vehicle,
The notification processing unit notifies the one or more types of states determined by the state determination unit by causing the light emitting unit to emit light according to the plurality of types of states determined by the state determination unit. The vehicle alarm device according to claim 1 or 2.
And further comprising at least one sound output unit (333) for outputting sound to the outside of the vehicle,
The notification processing unit causes the sound output unit to output sound according to the plurality of types of states determined by the state determination unit, so that the plurality of types of states determined by the state determination unit are displayed. The vehicle notification device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, which performs notification.
An in-vehicle notification device (19, 34) for notifying the driver of the vehicle,
The vehicle notification device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the notification processing unit causes the vehicle notification device to perform notification according to the plurality of types of states determined by the state determination unit. Notification device.
The vehicle notification device according to claim 5, wherein the notification processing unit causes the vehicle notification device to perform notification by displaying an image on the vehicle notification device.
The notification processing unit causes the in-vehicle notification device to display an image representing the one or more types of states determined by the state determination unit and anthropomorphic of the vehicle on the in-vehicle notification device. The vehicle notification device according to claim 6, wherein the notification is performed.
The vehicle notification device according to any one of claims 5 to 7, wherein the notification processing unit causes the vehicle notification device to output sound by causing the vehicle notification device to output a sound.
In the state of the vehicle determined by the state determination unit, a driving support state in which driving support control for automatically performing at least a part of the driving operation performed by the driver of the vehicle is executed, and the driving support control is not executed. The vehicle notification device according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein a normal driving state is included.
The one or more types of states determined by the state determination unit include an abnormal situation indicating that either the driver or the vehicle is abnormal,
The notification processing unit determines that the state of the vehicle is the driving support state by the state determination unit, and at least one of the driver state and the vehicle state is the abnormal state by the state determination unit. The vehicle notification device according to claim 9, wherein the movable portion is always operated while it is determined that there is.
When the vehicle status determined by the state determination unit changes from the normal driving state to the driving support state, and when the notification processing unit changes from the driving support state to the normal driving state, The vehicle alarm device according to claim 9 or 10, wherein the movable portion is operated.
The movable part is exposed to the outside of the vehicle when the state of the vehicle determined by the state determination unit is either the driving support state or the normal driving state.
The vehicle notification device according to claim 11, wherein the notification processing unit increases an exposure amount of the movable unit in the driving support state as compared to the normal driving state.
It is used in a vehicle equipped with a vehicle outside notification device (16, 23, 32) capable of reporting to a person outside the vehicle,
A state determination unit (152, 221) for determining the state of the driver driving the vehicle;
A notification processing unit (153, 222, 311) for causing the vehicle outside notification device to perform state notification for notifying the state determined by the state determination unit;
A vehicle state notification device (15, 22, 31).
The vehicle notification device according to claim 13, wherein the notification processing unit causes the vehicle outside notification device to constantly perform the state notification based on a determination result of the state determination unit at least while the driver is driving the vehicle. Status notification device.
The vehicle state notification device according to claim 13 or 14, wherein the state determination unit also determines the state of the vehicle.
The vehicle further includes an in-vehicle notification device (19, 34) capable of informing the driver.
The vehicle state notification device according to claim 13, wherein the notification processing unit causes the vehicle interior notification device to perform the state notification.
The vehicle state notification device according to claim 16, wherein the notification processing unit causes the vehicle state notification device and the vehicle interior notification device to perform the state notification with different types of notification.
The vehicle outside notification device includes at least one light emitting unit (243a, 243b) that emits light,
The vehicle state notification device according to any one of claims 13 to 17, wherein the notification processing unit causes the vehicle exterior notification device to perform the state notification by causing the light emitting unit to emit light.
The outside notification apparatus includes at least one sound output unit (333) that outputs sound,
The vehicle state notification according to any one of claims 13 to 18, wherein the notification processing unit causes the external notification device to perform the state notification by causing the sound output unit to output a sound. apparatus.