阅读说明：本技术 解锁系统 (Unlocking system ) 是由 向原穗高 于 2019-03-29 设计创作，主要内容包括：对车辆进行解锁的解锁系统具有解锁单元,在检测到针对设置于车辆的多个操作件的第一操作模式下的操作的情况下,所述解锁单元进行所述车辆的解锁,所述多个操作件分别是在行驶中被操作的机构。(An unlocking system that unlocks a vehicle includes an unlocking unit that unlocks the vehicle when an operation in a first operation mode is detected for a plurality of operation members provided in the vehicle, each of the plurality of operation members being a mechanism operated during traveling.)

1. An unlocking system is characterized in that the unlocking system comprises a lock body,

the unlocking system has an unlocking unit that unlocks a vehicle when an operation in a first operation mode is detected for a plurality of operation members provided to the vehicle,

each of the plurality of operating members is a mechanism operated during traveling.

2. The unlocking system according to claim 1, wherein unlocking of the vehicle based on the unlocking unit is performed without using a key and a portable device.

3. The unlocking system according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the first operating mode is specified by at least one of a sequence, a number of times, and a time of operating the respective operating member.

4. The unlocking system according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the plurality of operating members includes at least one of an operating member for starting the vehicle and an operating member for stopping the vehicle.

5. The unlocking system according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the plurality of operating members includes a switch for controlling a lighting device of the vehicle.

6. The unlocking system according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the plurality of operating members includes an operating member for changing a gear of the vehicle.

7. The unlocking system according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the unlocking unit prohibits unlocking of the vehicle in a case where an operation of each operating member in an operation mode different from the first operation mode is detected.

8. The unlocking system according to claim 7, wherein the unlocking unit releases the prohibition of unlocking the vehicle when a certain period of time has elapsed since the prohibition of unlocking the vehicle.

9. The unlocking system according to claim 7, wherein the unlocking unit releases the prohibition of unlocking the vehicle when the operation of each operating member in a second operation mode different from the first operation mode is detected during prohibition of unlocking the vehicle.

10. The unlocking system according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that the unlocking system further has a changing unit that changes the operation content of the first operation mode.

11. The unlocking system according to claim 10, wherein the changing unit is an external device of the vehicle, and is communicably connected to the unlocking unit.

12. The unlocking system according to any one of claims 1 to 11, wherein the vehicle is a straddle-type vehicle.

Technical Field

The present invention relates to an unlocking system for unlocking a vehicle.

Background

Patent document 1 discloses a keyless entry system as follows: even if the user of the vehicle does not perform the button operation of the portable device, if the user holds the portable device, authentication by wireless communication is performed between the portable device and the in-vehicle apparatus, and if the authentication is established, the user can operate (lock, unlock, or the like) the vehicle.

Documents of the prior art

Patent document

Patent document 1: japanese patent No. 5901686

Disclosure of Invention

Problems to be solved by the invention

In the system described in patent document 1, the vehicle cannot be operated (locked, unlocked, etc.) unless the portable device is held. Therefore, for example, when the portable device is lost or forgotten to be carried, the vehicle cannot be operated. In addition, for example, when lending a vehicle, it is necessary to transfer a portable device, which is complicated.

Therefore, an object of the present invention is to improve convenience for a user of a vehicle.

Means for solving the problems

An unlocking system as one aspect of the present invention is characterized by having an unlocking unit that unlocks a vehicle when an operation in a first operation mode is detected for a plurality of operation members provided to the vehicle, each of the plurality of operation members being a mechanism operated during running.

Effects of the invention

According to the present invention, for example, a user of a vehicle can unlock the vehicle without holding a portable device, and thus the user's convenience can be improved.

Drawings

The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification, illustrate embodiments of the invention and together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the invention.

Fig. 1 is a left side view of the straddle-type vehicle.

Fig. 2 is a right side view of the straddle-type vehicle.

Fig. 3 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the unlocking system.

Fig. 4 is a diagram showing an example of a plurality of operators.

Fig. 5 is a flowchart showing processing performed when the unlock program is executed.

Detailed Description

Hereinafter, embodiments will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. The following embodiments do not limit the invention according to the claims, and all combinations of features described in the embodiments are not necessarily essential to the invention. Two or more of the plurality of features described in the embodiments may be arbitrarily combined. The same or similar components are denoted by the same reference numerals, and redundant description thereof is omitted.

An example in which the unlocking system according to the present invention is applied to a straddle-type vehicle will be described below. The present invention relates to an unlocking system for unlocking a vehicle. The unlocking of the vehicle may include, for example, unlocking of a handle lock, unlocking of a door lock, and the like. In the following embodiments, a two-wheeled vehicle is exemplified as the straddle-type vehicle, but the unlocking system according to the present invention can be applied to other types of straddle-type vehicles such as three-wheeled vehicles and vehicles other than straddle-type vehicles such as four-wheeled vehicles.

< summary of two-wheeled Motor vehicle >

Fig. 1 is a left side view of a saddle-ride type vehicle 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention, and fig. 2 is a right side view of the saddle-ride type vehicle 10. In fig. 1 to 2, arrows D1 and D2 indicate the vehicle front-rear direction and the vehicle vertical direction, respectively, with the vehicle forward direction as a reference. FR, RR, U, and D represent the front, rear, upper, and lower sides of the vehicle, respectively. Hereinafter, the saddle-ride type vehicle 10 may be referred to as a vehicle 10.

The vehicle 10 includes front wheels FW, rear wheels RW, and a vehicle body frame 11. The front wheels FW are steering wheels, and the rear wheels RW are drive wheels. A head pipe 12 is provided at the front end of the vehicle body frame 11, and a pair of left and right front forks 13 are provided on the head pipe 12. A front wheel FW is rotatably attached to a lower portion of the front fork 13, and a handle 14 is attached to an upper end of the front fork 13. An engine 15 is mounted at the center of the vehicle body frame 11, and a swing arm 16 is swingably mounted at the rear of the vehicle body frame 11. The swing arm 16 extends rearward from the vehicle body frame 11, and a rear wheel RW is rotatably mounted on a rear portion thereof. The rear wheel RW is driven by the engine 15 via a chain, a belt, or the like.

Handles 21R and 21L to be gripped by a rider are provided at left and right end portions of the handlebar 14. The right hand lever 21R is a throttle valve capable of controlling the output of the engine 15 by the amount of rotation, and a front brake lever 22 for controlling the braking of the front wheels is disposed in the vicinity thereof. A clutch lever 23 for clutch operation is disposed in the vicinity of the left hand grip 21L. Further, on the handlebar 14, a switch 24 for controlling lighting of the headlamps is provided near the right-hand grip 21R, and a switch 25 for controlling lighting of the direction indicator (turn signal) is provided near the left-hand grip 21L.

In vehicle 10, a fuel tank 17 and a seat 18 are also mounted on an upper portion of vehicle body frame 11. Further, a rear brake pedal 26 for controlling braking of the rear wheels is provided on the right side surface of the vehicle 10, and a shift pedal 27 for changing gears is provided on the left side surface of the vehicle 10.

< construction of unlocking System >

Next, an unlocking system 100 that unlocks the vehicle 10 will be described. Fig. 3 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the unlocking system 100 according to the present embodiment. The unlocking system 100 of the present embodiment may include a control section 30 and an information terminal 40. The control unit 30 and the information terminal 40 can be connected so as to be able to communicate with each other using a communication scheme such as Bluetooth (registered trademark) or Wi-Fi (registered trademark), but may be connected so as to be able to communicate with each other via the internet. In the case of the present embodiment, as shown in fig. 1, the control unit 30 may be provided below the seat 18 as a component of the vehicle 10.

The Control Unit 30 may include, for example, an ECU (Electronic Control Unit) 31, a storage Unit 32, a detection Unit 33, and a communication Unit 34, which are connected to be capable of communicating with each other via a system bus 35. The ECU31 includes a processor typified by a CPU, a storage device such as a semiconductor memory, an interface with an external device, and the like. The storage unit 32 stores programs executed by the processor, data used by the processor for processing, and the like, and the ECU31 can read and execute the programs stored in the storage unit 32 into a storage device such as a memory. In the case of the present embodiment, an application program (unlock program) for unlocking the vehicle 10 is stored in the storage unit 32, and the ECU31 may read out the unlock program stored in the storage unit 32 to a storage device such as a memory and execute the unlock program.

The detection unit 33 includes a plurality of sensors that detect the presence or absence of operation and the amount of operation of a plurality of operation elements provided on the vehicle 10. The operating element is a mechanism (component) operated by a rider during traveling. In the case of the present embodiment, the plurality of operating members may include, for example, as shown in fig. 4, operating members (a throttle (a handle 21R)) for starting the vehicle 10, operating members (a front brake lever 22, a rear brake pedal 26) for stopping the vehicle 10, operating members (a clutch lever 23, a shift pedal 27) for changing gears of the vehicle 10, and operating members (switches 24, 25) for controlling lighting devices of the vehicle 10.

The communication unit 34 is connected to the information terminal 40 so as to be able to communicate with each other using a communication method such as Bluetooth (registered trademark) or Wi-Fi (registered trademark). Specifically, the communication unit 34 has a function as a transmission unit that transmits information to the information terminal 40 and a function as a reception unit that receives information from the information terminal 40.

As a specific configuration of the ECU31, for example, the determination unit 31a and the unlocking unit 31b may be provided. The determination section 31a determines whether or not the operation of the plurality of operation members is detected by the detection section 33 in the first operation mode. Further, when the determination unit 31a determines that the operation of each operation element in the first operation mode is detected, the unlocking unit 31b unlocks the vehicle 10.

Here, the first operation mode is a combination mode defined by at least one of the order, the number of times, and the time in which each operation element is operated, and is set in advance via the information terminal 40 and stored in the storage unit 32. As an example of the first operation mode, a combination mode of the order and the number of operations of each operation member shown below can be given. When the determination unit 31a determines that the detection unit 33 has detected the operation of each operation element in the first operation mode, the unlocking unit 31b unlocks the vehicle 10. The time period during which the operation of the operation element is performed is a period from the start of the operation element to the end of the operation, and the specific example of the operation element is the clutch lever 23, and is a period from the start of the holding of the clutch lever 23 to the separation thereof.

[ one example of the operation mode ]

Operation of holding the clutch lever 23 twice

→ one operation of holding the front brake lever 22

Operation of brake pedal 26 after two steps →

Operation for half-opening the throttle valve (handle 21R)

The information terminal 40 is a device capable of transmitting and receiving information to and from the vehicle 10, such as a smartphone or a tablet terminal, and may include, for example, a processing unit 41, a storage unit 42, and a communication unit 43. The processing unit 41 includes a processor typified by a CPU, a storage device such as a semiconductor memory, an interface with an external device, and the like. The storage unit 42 stores a program executed by the processor, data used by the processor for processing, and the like, and the processing unit 41 can read out the program stored in the storage unit 42 to a storage device such as a memory and execute the program. The communication unit 43 is connected to the vehicle 10 so as to be able to communicate with the vehicle using a communication method such as Bluetooth (registered trademark) or Wi-Fi (registered trademark). Specifically, the communication unit 43 has a function as a transmission unit that transmits information to the vehicle 10 (control unit 30) and a function as a reception unit that receives information from the vehicle 10 (control unit 30).

In the case of the present embodiment, the processing unit 41 of the information terminal may include a changing unit 41a that changes the operation content for unlocking the first operation mode of the vehicle 10. The changing unit 41a receives the operation content of the new operation mode from the owner (for example, the rider) via an input unit 44 such as a touch panel display or a keyboard, and transmits information indicating the new operation mode to the vehicle 10 via the communication unit 43. The control unit 30(ECU31) of the vehicle 10 stores the received operation content of the new operation mode in the storage unit 32, and updates the operation content of the first operation mode already stored in the storage unit 32. Thereby, the changing unit 41a can change the operation content of the first operation mode. Here, in the present embodiment, an example has been described in which the information terminal 40 as an external device of the vehicle 10 is provided with the changing unit 41a that changes the operation content of the first operation mode, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the changing unit 41a may be provided in the control unit 30(ECU31) of the vehicle 10. In this case, the vehicle 10 may be provided with an input unit for the user to input the operation content of the new operation mode.

< Process flow in ECU >

Next, a process flow performed by the ECU31 when executing the unlock program will be described. Fig. 5 is a flowchart showing processing performed by the ECU 31.

In S11, ECU31 determines whether or not the operation of the plurality of operation elements has been started based on the detection result of detection unit 33. The process proceeds to S12 when the operation is started, and repeats S11 when the operation is not started. In S12, ECU31 (determination unit 31a) determines whether or not the operation of each operation element in the first operation mode stored in storage unit 32 is detected, based on the detection result in detection unit 33. When the operation of each operating element in the first operation mode is detected, the process proceeds to S13, and the ECU31 unlocks the vehicle 10. On the other hand, when the operation of each operation element in the operation mode different from the first operation mode is detected, the process proceeds to S14.

S14 to S17 are steps of prohibiting unlocking of the vehicle for a certain period of time when the operation of each operation element in the operation mode different from the first operation mode is detected. Here, when unlocking the vehicle 10, the rider may erroneously operate the respective operation elements in the first operation mode. In this case, it is inconvenient for the rider to prohibit the unlocking of the vehicle 10 for a certain period of time. Therefore, in the present embodiment, a step (S15) is provided in which the prohibition of unlocking the vehicle 10 can be released even if a certain period of time has not elapsed when each operating element in the second operating mode is operated.

In S14, the ECU31 prohibits unlocking of the vehicle 10. In S15, the ECU31 determines whether or not the operation of each operating element in the second operation mode is detected. The second operation mode is an operation mode for releasing the prohibition of unlocking the vehicle 10, and is a combination mode defined by at least one of the order, number of times, and time in which the plurality of operation members are operated. The second operation mode is set to an operation mode different from the first operation mode for unlocking the vehicle 10. The process proceeds to S17 when the operation of each operation element in the second operation mode is detected, and proceeds to S16 when the operation of each operation element in the second operation mode is not detected.

In S16, ECU31 determines whether or not a certain period of time has elapsed. By prohibiting the unlocking of the vehicle 10 for a certain period of time in this way, it is possible to prevent a person other than the owner (e.g., a rider) of the vehicle 10 from continuously operating the operation elements of the vehicle 10 to unlock the vehicle 10. Namely, theft prevention can be facilitated. Here, the fixed period may be set by the owner in advance, for example, to 30 minutes, 1 hour, 1 day, or the like, and stored in the storage unit 32. If the predetermined period has not elapsed, the flow returns to S15, and if the predetermined period has elapsed, the flow proceeds to S17. In S17, the ECU31 releases the prohibition of unlocking the vehicle 10. After the end of the step S17, the process returns to S11.

As described above, the unlocking system 100 according to the present embodiment unlocks the vehicle 10 when the operation of each operation element in the first operation mode is detected. This makes it possible to unlock the vehicle 10 without using a portable device such as a key or a smart key, and also contributes to theft prevention and improvement in security, thereby improving convenience for the user of the vehicle 10. In addition, since it is not necessary to deliver keys or portable devices when lending the vehicle 10, convenience in lending the vehicle 10 can be improved. Further, since the vehicle 10 can be unlocked without using a physical mechanism such as a key or a portable device, it is also advantageous in that the cost of the vehicle 10 can be reduced.

< summary of the embodiments >

1. The unlocking system of the vehicle of the above-described embodiment,

has an unlocking means (e.g., 31b) that unlocks a vehicle (e.g., 10) when an operation in a first operation mode is detected with respect to a plurality of operation members (e.g., 21R, 22-27) provided to the vehicle,

each of the plurality of operating members is a mechanism operated during traveling.

According to this configuration, the vehicle can be unlocked without using a portable device such as a key or a smart key, and further, the theft prevention can be improved, so that the convenience of the vehicle user can be improved. In addition, since it is not necessary to deliver a key or a portable device when lending a vehicle, convenience in lending a vehicle can be improved. Further, since the vehicle can be unlocked without using a physical mechanism such as a key or a portable device, it is advantageous in terms of cost reduction of the vehicle.

2. In the unlocking system of the above-described embodiment,

unlocking the vehicle by the unlocking unit is performed without using a key and a portable device.

According to this configuration, the vehicle can be unlocked without using a portable device such as a key or a smart key, and further, the theft prevention can be improved, so that the convenience of the vehicle user can be improved.

3. In the unlocking system of the above-described embodiment,

the first operation mode is defined by at least one of a sequence, a number of times, and a time of operating each of the operation members.

According to this configuration, the vehicle can be unlocked without using a portable device such as a key or a smart key, which can contribute to improvement in theft prevention.

4. In the unlocking system of the above-described embodiment,

the plurality of operation members include at least one of an operation member (e.g., 21R) for starting the vehicle and an operation member (e.g., 22, 26) for stopping the vehicle.

According to this configuration, the range of operation of the operation element in the first operation mode for unlocking the vehicle can be expanded, and thus the antitheft effect can be improved.

5. In the unlocking system of the above-described embodiment,

the plurality of operating members include switches (e.g., 24, 25) for controlling lighting devices of the vehicle.

According to this configuration, the range of operation of the operation element in the first operation mode for unlocking the vehicle can be expanded, and thus the antitheft effect can be improved.

6. In the unlocking system of the above-described embodiment,

the plurality of operating members include operating members (e.g., 23, 27) for changing a gear of the vehicle.

According to this configuration, the range of operation of the operation element in the first operation mode for unlocking the vehicle can be expanded, and thus the antitheft effect can be improved.

7. In the unlocking system of the above-described embodiment,

the unlocking unit prohibits unlocking of the vehicle when an operation of each operating member in an operation mode different from the first operation mode is detected.

According to this configuration, it is possible to prevent a person other than the owner (e.g., a rider) of the vehicle from continuously operating the respective operation elements of the vehicle to unlock the vehicle, which can contribute to improvement of theft prevention.

8. In the unlocking system of the above-described embodiment,

the unlocking unit releases the prohibition of unlocking the vehicle when a certain period of time has elapsed since the prohibition of unlocking the vehicle.

According to this configuration, it is possible to prevent a person other than the owner (e.g., a rider) of the vehicle from continuously operating the respective operation elements of the vehicle to unlock the vehicle, which can contribute to improvement of theft prevention.

9. In the unlocking system of the above-described embodiment,

the unlocking unit releases the prohibition of unlocking the vehicle when an operation of each operating element in a second operation mode different from the first operation mode is detected while the unlocking of the vehicle is prohibited.

According to this configuration, even when the user (rider) erroneously operates each operation element in the first operation mode to prohibit unlocking of the vehicle, the prohibition of unlocking the vehicle can be released even if a certain period of time does not elapse by simply operating each operation element in the second operation mode, and therefore, convenience can be improved.

10. In the unlocking system of the above-described embodiment,

and a changing unit (for example, 41a) for changing the operation content of the first operation mode.

According to this configuration, for example, the operation content of the first operation mode can be changed every time the vehicle is lent, and therefore, it is possible to contribute to an improvement in theft prevention.

11. In the unlocking system of the above-described embodiment,

the changing means is an external device of the vehicle and is communicably connected to the unlocking means.

According to this configuration, even if the vehicle is not traveling to a location where the vehicle is located, the operation content of the first operation mode can be changed at a location away from the vehicle, which can be advantageous for improving convenience.

12. In the unlocking system of the above-described embodiment,

the vehicle is a straddle-type vehicle.

According to this configuration, since the operation system (the plurality of operation elements) is exposed to the outside, the straddle-type vehicle can be easily unlocked by operating each operation element, which is advantageous in that convenience is improved.

The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various changes and modifications can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Accordingly, for the purpose of disclosing the scope of the invention, the following claims are appended.

Description of the reference numerals

10: a vehicle; 21R: a handle (throttle); 22: a front brake lever; 23: a clutch lever; 24: a switch for the headlight; 25: a switch of the direction indicator light; 26: a rear brake pedal; 27: a shift pedal; 30: a control unit; 31 a: a judgment section; 31 b: and unlocking the lock.