JP3608967B2 - Automotive input device - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to an automobile input device used for controlling the operation of various electrical components mounted on the automobile, and more particularly to an automobile input device designed to improve operability during driving.
[0002]
[Prior art]
Modern automobiles are equipped with many electrical components such as power windows, remote control mirrors, wipers and fog lamps, and switches for controlling these electrical components are individually arranged within the reach of the driver. Yes. Switches such as a wiper, a direction indicator, and a headlight are arranged at substantially the same position in any kind of automobile, and are a combination switch in which a plurality of functions are integrated. In addition, switches such as a power window, a remote control door mirror, and a door lock are arranged at relatively high visibility near the door or the shift knob. However, equipment switches that are often retrofitted by selecting options such as fog lamps are often placed under the combination meter, for example, behind the steering wheel, and their visibility is poor and operability is not necessarily good. Absent.
[0003]
In this way, the range that is easily visible from the driver's seat and the range that can be easily reached for switch operation are limited, so if the mounting of new electrical components increases in the future, It is also expected that the placement space will be exhausted.
[0004]
Therefore, in order to solve this problem, an apparatus has been proposed in which individual control switches are integrated, placed at a position where the driver can easily operate and safety is secured, and individual electrical components can be freely controlled. (Japanese Patent Publication No. 5-9304). FIG. 11 is a schematic diagram showing an input device described in Japanese Patent Publication No. 5-9304. In the conventional input device described in this publication, a changeover switch group 33 including a radio mode changeover switch 33a, a CD / cassette mode changeover switch 33b and an air conditioner mode changeover switch 33c is provided in a steering pad 31 of an automobile, and a liquid crystal display device. 32 and a transparent electrode switch 34 are provided. The transparent electrode switch 34 is provided on the liquid crystal display device 32. The liquid crystal display device 32 incorporates a multilayer liquid crystal display 35, and the display screen is changed by selecting the mode change-over switch 33a, 33b or 33c. FIG. 11 shows a display screen when the air conditioner mode switch 33c is selected. A bidirectional transmission / reception circuit is connected to the liquid crystal display device 32, and multiplex communication is performed with the bidirectional transmission / reception circuit on the automobile body side. And the operation | movement of each electrical equipment is controlled by the control object circuit on the body side. Thereby, the visibility of the switch which was attached to the position where visibility was bad until then improved.
[0005]
In addition, in the operation control of various electrical components using conventional switches, it is necessary to select and operate necessary switches from among a large number of operation switches, which places a heavy burden on the driver. For this reason, in order to perform the operation, a certain level of proficiency is required, and it is difficult for anyone to use it easily, and the functions of these electrical components are often not effectively used.
[0006]
In order to solve this problem, an apparatus for performing switch input by voice recognition has been proposed (Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 4-78634). FIG. 12 is a block diagram showing an input device described in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 4-78634. In the conventional input device described in this publication, a centralized control unit 41 is composed of an analog interface 41a, a voice recognition circuit 41b, a CPU 41c, and a communication interface 41d connected in series. A microphone 42 is connected to the analog interface 41a. Further, a multiplex signal line 44 is connected to the communication interface 41d through a connector 43. The multiplex signal line 44 is connected to a door lock control unit 45a, a power window control unit 45b, a wiper control unit 45c, an air conditioner control unit 45d, a telephone. Control units such as a control unit 45e, an audio control unit 45f, a tilt / telescopic control unit 45g, a power seat control unit 45h, a mirror control unit 45i, and a shift lever control unit 45j are connected via connectors 46a to 46j. These control units 45a to 45j control each electrical component.
[0007]
In the conventional input device configured as described above, the sound input from the microphone 42 is converted into a multiplexed signal in the central control unit 41 and transmitted from the central control unit 41 to the respective control units 45a to 45j. . Then, the operations of predetermined electrical components are controlled by the control units 45a to 45j.
[0008]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, there is a problem that sufficient operability and expandability cannot be obtained even with the above-described input device. For example, in the input device described in Japanese Examined Patent Publication No. 5-9304, the mode changeover switches 33a to 33c and the transparent electrode switch 34 are operated even with an operation that can be achieved by a single operation with the individual switches so far. Therefore, twice the number of operations and operation time are required. For this reason, the operation is complicated and the operability is lowered. In addition, since blind touch cannot be performed, there is a possibility that it takes a long time to keep an eye on the front during driving. Furthermore, for example, in order to see the state of the switch of the audio screen while the air conditioner screen is displayed, it is necessary to switch to the audio screen again, and the confirmation of the operation state is low. And since the mode changeover switch group 33 is attached to the steering pad 31 as an individual dedicated switch, when changing the destination by a different language or adding a new electrical component, Or it is necessary to add a mode changeover switch, and expandability is low.
[0009]
On the other hand, in the input device described in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 4-78634, since only voice input is adopted, at least one command such as “Rear Defogger ON” is applied to one type of electrical component. The above voice command is necessary. For this reason, for example, when a plurality of operations are required as in the case of opening and closing the door mirror, a plurality of operations such as “door mirror open” and “door mirror close” are performed on the door mirror which is one type of electrical component. Voice command is required. Furthermore, in the case of a device in which the up / down / left / right drive is continuously analog, it is necessary to control the drive amount or drive time of the device in addition to the voice command. The voice command of 10 items or more is required for one type of electrical component, and considerable skill is required before the command is memorized. In particular, the more detailed control is, the longer the voice command becomes, and the operation time becomes longer as compared with the conventional method of driving only while pressing the individual switch.
[0010]
The current speech recognition technology level is about 90% when the vehicle is traveling at a speed of about 100 km / h with the window closed, and about 70% with the window open. The recognition rate is low, and electrical components may malfunction due to erroneous recognition. In addition, there is a possibility of reacting to a voice emitted by a passenger such as a vehicle-mounted radio or a passenger seated in a passenger seat, which may cause an unexpected operation of the device by the driver.
[0011]
The present invention has been made in view of such problems, and can reduce malfunctions while driving a car, improve operability and safety, and improve future expandability. An object of the present invention is to provide an automobile input device.
[0012]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
An automobile input device according to the present invention includes a display, a touch panel through which an image displayed on the screen of the display is transmitted and displayed on the surface, and a touch pressure provided on the touch panel with a contact pressure equal to or higher than a first predetermined value. A plurality of switches for switching between an on state and an off state of a device mounted on the automobile by switching between conducting and non-conducting when switched, and a switch selected from the plurality of switches by voice First voice guidance means for guiding, and second voice guidance means for guiding the state of the device that is switched between an on state and an off state by a switch whose input is determined among the plurality of switches, by voice. And the screen displayed on the display is a group of a plurality of switches among the plurality of switches and controls one kind of electrical component. A first detail screen on which the position of the switch for performing the operation is displayed; a second detail screen on which the type of electrical equipment that can be controlled by any of the plurality of switches; and a plurality of the switches A large item screen on which the position of the switch that can control one type of electrical component only by that switch and the position of the operation status display switch that displays the operation status of the device are displayed, On the first detail screen and the large item screen, the position of a changeover switch for switching the screens is displayed, and the screen displayed on the display by the input voice is changed from the large item screen to the second item screen. Voice recognition means for switching to a detailed screen is provided.
[0013]
The other input device for a vehicle according to the present invention switches between the on state and the off state of the device mounted on the vehicle by switching between conduction and non-conduction when touched with a contact pressure of a first predetermined value or more. A membrane switch having a plurality of switches for switching, a display on which the positions and types of the plurality of switches are displayed, and a first one that guides the selected switch among the plurality of switches by voice. Voice guidance means, and second voice guidance means for guiding the state of a device that is switched between an on state and an off state by a switch whose input is determined among the plurality of switches, by voice, The screen displayed on the display shows the position of a switch for controlling one kind of electrical component by a switch group consisting of a plurality of switches among the plurality of switches. A first detail screen, a second detail screen that displays the types of electrical components that can be controlled by any of the plurality of switches, and only one of the plurality of switches. A large item screen for displaying a position of a switch capable of controlling an electrical component and a position of an operation status display switch for displaying an operation status of the device, and the first detail screen and the large item The screen displays a position of a changeover switch for switching between the screens, and voice recognition means for switching the screen displayed on the display from the large item screen to the second detail screen by the input voice. It is characterized by having.
[0014]
In the present invention, when one switch is selected from a plurality of switches provided on the touch panel, the first voice guidance means guides what the switch is, and the input of the one switch is When determined, the second voice guidance means guides the state of the apparatus that is switched between the on state and the off state by the switch. For this reason, an operation by blind touch is possible. Further, as compared with the case where a changeover switch is provided, operability is improved because manual input is less. Further, when the second detail screen is displayed, any of the plurality of switches can control the electrical component, so that it is not necessary to manually select the switch, thereby improving operability. In addition to further improvement, erroneous operations due to switch selection mistakes are also reduced.
[0015]
The touch panel or the membrane switch may include a second switch that switches between conduction and non-conduction when touched with a contact pressure equal to or higher than a second predetermined value that is higher than the first predetermined value.
[0016]
By providing the second switch, when the touch panel is touched with a contact pressure not less than the first predetermined value and less than the second predetermined value, and when touched with a contact pressure not less than the second predetermined value, Since the drag from the touch panel is different, the on / off transition of the switch can be recognized by tactile sensation.
[0017]
It is also possible to give the second switch a click feeling. Furthermore, the selection of the switch is performed by the touch panel or the membrane switch, and the input of the switch is determined by the second switch, so that the control of the first voice guidance means and the second voice guidance means can be more reliably performed. This improves reliability. Furthermore, ergonomics more natural operability can be obtained as compared with a switch input determination method by double click or the like.
[0018]
The large item screen may display an operation display unit indicating an operation status of the electrical component.
[0019]
Furthermore, a plurality of types of the first and second detail screens are displayed on the display, and the voice recognition means changes the screen displayed on the display by the input voice from the large item screen to the first item screen. Switching to a detail screen, switching from one type of screen among the plurality of types of first and second detail screens to another type of screen, and from the first and second detail screens to the large item screen Can be switched.
[0020]
Furthermore, after the operation of the blinking display means for blinking and displaying on the screen the icon indicating the switch for which the input is determined among the plurality of switches, the device controlled by the switch for which the input has been determined operates. Display changing means for switching between normal display and reverse display of the icon can be provided. In this case, since the icons are displayed in multiple stages, it is easy to grasp the operation status of the apparatus.
[0021]
Moreover, it can have a navigation screen display means for displaying information for the navigation system on the screen of the display. In this case, since it is also used as a display device for the navigation system, it is possible to reduce the cost, and it is not necessary to secure an arrangement space, and the space in the vehicle can be widely used.
[0022]
Furthermore, the display may be provided in a meter panel.
[0023]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, an automobile input device according to an embodiment of the present invention will be specifically described with reference to the accompanying drawings. FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an automobile input device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[0024]
In the present embodiment, the first control circuit 1 and the second control circuit 2 are connected by a multiplex communication line 3. The first control circuit 1 is connected to a display device 4 as a display unit, a touch panel 5 as a switch input unit, a microphone 6 as a voice recognition unit, and a speaker 7 as a voice guidance unit. The first control circuit 1 is a circuit that performs these controls. As the display device 4, an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display), a VFD (Vacuum Fluorescent Display), an ELD (Electroluminescence Display), an FED (Field Emission Display), or the like is used. Further, as the touch panel 5, a touch panel of a resistance film method, an infrared method, a capacitance method, a piezoelectric method, or the like is used. The first control circuit 1, the display device 4, the touch panel 5, the microphone 6 and the speaker 7 constitute an input / operation display unit 11. Note that the microphone 6 and the speaker 7 may be outside the casing of the input / operation display unit 11 as long as they are connected to the first control circuit 1.
[0025]
On the other hand, the load control unit 12 is constituted only by the second control circuit 2. The load control unit 12 includes a rear defogger heating element 8a, a wiper deisa heating element 8b, a fog lamp 8c, a power window driving device 8d, a remote control mirror driving device 8e, a sunroof driving device 8f, an AT control unit 9a, a cruise. A control unit 9b and a traction control unit 9c are connected. Further, the AT control unit 9a is connected to an AT snowhold drive device 10a, the cruise control unit 9b is connected to a cruise drive device 10b, and the traction control unit 9c is connected to a traction drive device 10c. ing. The second control circuit 2 incorporates electronic components such as a CPU, a relay, and a transistor, and controls the on / off of the relay and the transistor from the CPU, whereby the rear defogger heating element 8a and the wiper deiser heating element. 8b, fog lamp 8c, power window drive device 8d, remote control mirror drive device 8e and drive control for driving sunroof drive device 8f, switch information for individually outputting switch information to AT control unit 9a, cruise control unit 9b and traction control 9c This is a circuit that performs multiplex communication control with the first control circuit 1 by output control and CPU serial terminal communication.
[0026]
Next, the screen displayed on the display device 4 will be described. 2A and 2B are diagrams illustrating an example of a screen displayed on the display device, where FIG. 2A is a schematic diagram illustrating a large item screen, FIG. 2B is a schematic diagram illustrating a power window detail screen, and FIG. 2C is a remote control door mirror. The schematic diagram which shows a detailed screen, (d) is a schematic diagram which shows a sunroof detailed screen.
[0027]
On the large item screen 21, as shown in FIG. 2 (a), an “R.DEF” icon 21a for displaying / switching the rear defogger on / off, and displaying / switching the AT snow hold on / off. A “HOLD” icon 21b for displaying, a “CRUISE” icon 21c for displaying / switching on / off of the cruise main SW, a “W. DEICE” icon 21d for displaying / switching on / off of the wiper deisa “F.FOG” icon 21e for displaying / switching fog lamp on / off, “TCS” icon 21f for displaying / switching traction control unit on / off, “WINDOW” for switching to power window detail screen ”Icon 21g,“ MIRROR ”icon to switch to remote control door mirror detail screen "ROOF" icon 21i is displayed in the center for switching to 21h and sunroof detail screen. In addition, an operation display unit 21j that displays the detailed operation status of the icon of the electrical component that has been turned on is displayed at the top of the large item screen 21, and the lowermost part displays the status of all switches. An “INFORMATION SELECT” icon 21k is displayed. These icons indicate the positions and operating states of a plurality of switches provided on the touch panel by their shapes, colors, and the like.
[0028]
The screen shown in FIG. 2 (a) is a normal display when all the electrical components controlled by this automobile input device are in the off state. However, the rear defogger, AT snow hold, cruise main SW, wiper deiser are displayed. When the fog lamp or the traction control is turned on, the icon display is switched to the reverse display. At this time, the detailed operation status of the icon of the electrical component that is turned on is displayed on the operation display unit 21j. The display of the large item screen 21 is also changed by operating the power window, the remote control door mirror, or the sunroof.
[0029]
FIG. 3A is a schematic diagram showing a display when the rear defogger is turned on, and FIG. 3B is a schematic diagram showing a display when the AT snow hold is turned on. FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram showing a display when the AT snow hold is turned on when the rear defogger is turned on. For example, when the rear defogger is turned on, the “R.DEF” icon 21a is inverted as shown in FIG. 3A, and the rear defogger is turned on in the operation display section 21j. Is displayed. Here, when the rear defogger is turned off, the normal display shown in FIG. Further, when the AT snow hold is turned on, as shown in FIG. 3B, the “HOLD” icon 21b is reversed, and the AT display on the operation display portion 21j indicates that the AT snow hold is turned on. Is displayed. Here, when the AT snow hold is turned off, the normal display shown in FIG. FIG. 5A is a schematic diagram showing the operation display unit 21j when the cruise main SW is turned on, and FIG. 5B is a schematic diagram showing the operation display unit 21j when the wiper deisaer is turned on. (C) is a schematic diagram showing the operation display unit 21j when the fog lamp is turned on, and (d) is a schematic diagram showing the operation display unit 21j when the traction control is turned on. When the cruise main SW, wiper deisa, fog lamp, or traction control is turned on, as shown in FIGS. 5A to 5D, the operation display unit 21j displays the cruise main SW, wiper deisa, fog lamp. Alternatively, it is displayed that the traction control is turned on.
[0030]
Next, the display of the large item screen 21 when two or more electrical components are turned on will be described. For example, when the rear defogger is turned on, as shown in FIG. 3A, the “R.DEF” icon 21a is highlighted, and the operation display unit 21j displays that the rear defogger is turned on. . Further, when the AT snow hold is turned on, as shown in FIG. 4, the “HOLD” icon 21b is also highlighted, and the operation display unit 21j displays that the AT snow hold is turned on. FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram showing the large item screen 21 when the selection of the “INFORMATION SELECT” icon 21k is determined. Here, when the “INFORMATION SELECT” icon 21k is double-clicked, the selection is determined, and as shown in FIG. 6, the operation display unit 21j displays that the rear defogger is on, and “INFORMATION” The “SELECT” icon 21k is highlighted.
[0031]
As described above, when two or more electrical components are in the on state, each time the “INFORMATION SELECT” icon 21k is double-clicked, the detailed display of the electrical components that are in the on state at that time is sequentially displayed on the operation display unit. 21j.
[0032]
Therefore, for example, when “AUTO UP” or “AUTO DOWN” is on while the power window is locked, you do not know what is working and what is not working on the large item screen. However, even in such a case, by determining the selection of the “INFORMATION SELECT” icon 21k, the operation state of the electrical component can be confirmed on the operation display unit 21j. The same applies when the door mirror is opened and closed while the heater of the remote control door mirror is operating.
[0033]
Next, a power window detail screen, a remote control door mirror detail screen, and a sunroof detail screen will be described. The power window detail screen 22 is displayed when the driver utters “window” or double-clicks the “WINDOW” icon 21g when the large item screen 21 is displayed. In addition, when the remote control door mirror detail screen 23 or the sunroof detail screen 24 is displayed, the power window detail screen 22 is also displayed when the driver utters “window”, for example. On the power window detail screen 22, as shown in FIG. 2B, open / close icons 22a to 22h for individually controlling the open / close of the four power windows, and automatic open / close of the power window attached to the driver's seat door are controlled. An “AUTO UP” icon 22i and an “AUTO DOWN” icon 22j, and an “ALL UP” icon 22k and an “ALL DOWN” icon 22l for controlling the opening and closing of all the power windows are displayed. Furthermore, a “WINDOW LOCK” icon 22m is displayed in the lower left part of the power window detail screen 22 to prohibit the operation of the power window from outside the driver's seat (hereinafter referred to as “locking the power window”). Displays a “RET” icon 22 n for switching to the large item screen 21. These icons 22a to 22m indicate the positions and operating states of the switches of the power window provided on the touch panel depending on the shape and color thereof.
[0034]
The screen shown in FIG. 2B is a normal display when all the power windows are in the off state, but the icon is displayed by turning on any one of the power windows or locking the power window. The display switches to reverse display. FIG. 7A is a schematic diagram showing the power window detail screen 22 when the power window is locked, and FIG. 7B is a schematic diagram showing the large item screen 21 similarly. For example, when the power window is locked, the “WINDOW LOCK” icon 22m is inverted as shown in FIG. If the “RET” icon 22n is double-clicked, “Return” is uttered, or left for a certain period of time, a large item screen 21 is displayed as shown in FIG. 7B. At this time, the “WINDOW” icon 21g is highlighted, and the operation display unit 21j displays that the power window is locked. These icons indicate the position and operating state of the switch provided on the touch panel by its shape and color.
[0035]
The remote control door mirror detail screen 23 is displayed when the driver utters “mirror” or double-clicks the “MIRROR” icon 21h when the large item screen 21 is displayed. Further, when the driver utters “mirror”, for example, when the power window detail screen 22 or the sunroof detail screen 24 is displayed, the remote control door mirror detail screen 23 is also displayed. On the remote control door mirror details screen 23, as shown in FIG. 2C, direction icons 23a to 23h for controlling the vertical and horizontal directions of the two door mirrors, an “OPEN” icon 23i for opening the door mirror, and closing the door mirror “ A “CLOSE” icon 23j, a “HEATER” icon 23k for heating to remove condensation on the door mirror, and a “RET” icon 23l for switching to the large item screen 21 are displayed. These icons 23a to 23k indicate the positions and operating states of the switches of the remote control door mirror provided on the touch panel according to the shape and color thereof.
[0036]
The screen shown in FIG. 2C is a normal display when all the door mirrors are in the off state, but when any of the door mirrors is turned on, the icon display is switched to the reverse display. Here, similarly to the power window detailed screen 22, when the “RET” icon 231 is double-clicked, “Return” is uttered, or left for a certain period of time, the large item screen 21 is displayed.
[0037]
The sunroof detail screen 24 is displayed when the driver utters “sunroof” or double-clicks the “ROOF” icon 21i when the large item screen 21 is displayed. Further, when the driver utters “sunroof” when the power window detail screen 22 or the remote control door mirror detail screen 23 is displayed, the sunroof detail screen 24 is also displayed. On the sunroof detail screen 24, as shown in FIG. 2D, an “UP” icon 24a and a “DOWN” icon 24b for controlling the vertical position of the sunroof, a “CLOSE” icon 24c for controlling the opening and closing of the sunroof, An “OPEN” icon 24 d and a “RET” icon 24 e for switching to the large item screen 21 are displayed.
[0038]
The screen shown in FIG. 2D is a normal display when the sunroof is in the off state, but when the sunroof is in the on state, the icon display is switched to the reverse display. Here, as in the power window detail screen 22 and the door mirror detail screen 23, when the “RET” icon 24e is double-clicked, “Return” is uttered, or left for a certain period of time, the large item screen 21 is displayed. The These icons 24a to 24d indicate the positions and operating states of the sunroof switches provided on the touch panel according to their shapes and colors.
[0039]
In addition, in this embodiment, a large icon detail screen is also displayed on which a large icon for turning on / off the rear defogger, AT snow hold, cruise main SW, wiper deisa, fog lamp or traction control is displayed. Is done. 8A and 8B are diagrams showing the “R.DEF” large icon detail screen. FIG. 8A is a schematic diagram showing the rear defogger in the off state, and FIG. 8B is a schematic diagram showing the rear defogger in the on state. is there.
[0040]
The “R.DEF” large icon detail screen 51 is displayed when the driver utters “Rear Def”, for example, when the large item screen 21 or the detail screen 22, 23 or 24 is displayed. On the “R.DEF” large icon detail screen 51, the “R.DEF” large icon 51 a for displaying and switching the rear defogger on / off is fully displayed on the display device 4.
[0041]
The screen shown in FIG. 8 (a) is a normal display when the rear defogger is in the off state, but when the rear defogger is in the on state, the icon display is highlighted as shown in FIG. 8 (b). Switch to.
[0042]
In this embodiment, as with the “R.DEF” large icon detail screen 51, the “HOLD” large icon detail screen, the “CRUISE” large icon detail screen, the “W.DEICE” large icon detail screen, the “F.FOG” The “large icon detail screen” and the “TCS” large icon detail screen are also displayed. These icons are also switched between normal display / reverse display according to the on / off state of the apparatus. In addition, when the large item screen 21 or the detailed screen 22, 23, or 24 is displayed, the large icon detail screen can be displayed when the driver utters a predetermined voice.
[0043]
Next, the cross-sectional structure of the automobile input device according to this embodiment will be described. FIG. 9 is a schematic cross-sectional view showing an in-vehicle input device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[0044]
In this embodiment, the touch panel 5 is provided on the front surface of the display device 4, and two contacts 58 a and 58 b are disposed on the back surface of the display device 4 so as to be separated from each other. Further, a contact 59 is supported by a rubber material 60 connected to the back surface of the display device 4 at a position facing both the contacts 58a and 58b. In addition, a cylinder 61 is provided at both ends of the rear surface of the display device 4, and a spring material 62 is inserted into the cylinder 61. Further, a support plate 63 is disposed on the back side of the display device 4 in parallel with the display device 4. Insertion rods 64 inserted into the cylinder 61 are provided at positions facing the cylinders 61 at both ends of the support plate 63. Note that the height of the cylinder 61 is higher than that of the insertion rod 64, and the contact 59 is connected to the contact 58a and the contact 58b when the cylinder 61 abuts against the support plate 63. That is, the contact 59, the contact 58a, and the contact 58b constitute one switch.
[0045]
A spring material 62 having an elastic constant that satisfies the following conditions is used. When the touch panel 5 is touched with a first touch force within a range higher than the first predetermined value and less than the second predetermined value, the contacts 58a and 58b and the contact 59 are connected to the spring material 62. Is not shortened. On the other hand, when the touch panel 5 is touched with the second touch force equal to or greater than the second predetermined value, the spring material 62 is shortened until the contacts 58a and 58b and the contact 59 are connected.
[0046]
In the in-vehicle input device of this embodiment configured as described above, when the surface of the touch panel 5 is touched with a first touch force equal to or greater than a first predetermined value, a switch provided on the touch panel 5 is turned on. The speaker 7 provides voice guidance that the switch corresponding to the icon displayed at the position touched by the first touch force is selected.
[0047]
Further, when the surface of the touch panel 5 is touched with a second touch force stronger than the first touch force, the spring material 62 is shortened, the interval between the display device 4 and the support plate 63 is narrowed, and the contact 59 and the contact 58a and The contact 58b is connected. Thereby, the contact 58a and the contact 58b are electrically connected. Then, the switch corresponding to the icon displayed at the position touched by the second touch force is turned on / off, and a sound guidance is given from the speaker 7 to that effect.
[0048]
Next, a method of using the automobile input device according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described. As a first usage example, a method example in which the rear defogger is operated from a state in which all the electrical components are not operated and the rear defogger is turned off from that state will be described. FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating the operation of the automobile input device according to the embodiment of the present invention, in which (a) is a schematic cross-sectional view when the touch panel is touched with a first touch force, and (b) is the touch panel. It is typical sectional drawing when is touched by the 2nd touch force.
[0049]
First, as shown in FIG. 10A, an arbitrary position in the large item screen 21 of the input / motion display unit 11 is touched with a first touch force. Then, the ON / OFF state of the switch of the icon corresponding to the touched position is determined by the first control circuit 1, and the name of the corresponding switch and the content to be operated in the future (for example, the ON state or the OFF state) Do you?) Here, when the switch name of the voice guidance is not the switch that the driver is trying to operate, for example, when it is guidance related to the wiper deisa, the switch name that is to be operated by moving the position while touching the screen Keep moving until you hear voice guidance.
[0050]
When the “R.DEF” icon 21a is touched with the first touch force, the first control circuit indicates that the “R.DEF” icon 21a is touched based on the current display screen information and contact position detection information. 1 and the driver is informed by voice that the “R.DEF” icon 21a is being touched from the speaker. For example, voice guidance “selecting rear differential on” is performed.
[0051]
Thus, the driver can confirm by voice that the icon he / she is currently touching is the “R.DEF” icon 21a and the rear defogger is in an off state. If the driver wants to turn on the rear defogger, double-click the icon 21a. To determine the selection.
[0052]
When the “R.DEF” icon 21 a is double-clicked, the first control circuit 1 recognizes that the rear defogger switch is turned on.
[0053]
Next, the first control circuit 1 transmits rear defogger ON information to the second control circuit 2 via the multiplex communication line 3. The rear defogger ON information transmitted from the first control circuit 1 is received by the second control circuit 2, the data format is verified, and if the data is correct, an ACK (acknowledgement character character) signal, and if not correct, a NAK (negative acknowledgment character character character) ) Signal response signal is returned.
[0054]
The second control circuit 2 includes a relay for driving the rear defogger. If the received data is correct, the relay is driven to operate the rear defogger.
[0055]
After operating the rear defogger, operation confirmation information of the rear defogger is transmitted from the second control circuit 2 to the first control circuit 1 via the multiplex communication line 3.
[0056]
When the operation confirmation information of the rear defogger transmitted from the second control circuit 2 is received by the first control circuit 1, the data format is verified. I will reply.
[0057]
If the received data is correct, the first control circuit 1 informs the driver by voice that the rear defogger has started to operate from the speaker. For example, a voice guidance “Riyadefon” is performed. At the same time, as shown in FIG. 3A, the “R.DEF” icon 21a is highlighted, and the operation display unit 21j displays that the rear defogger is on.
[0058]
In this way, the rear defogger is turned on.
[0059]
When the rear defogger is turned on, a timer built in the second control circuit 2 starts to operate, and when a prescribed time has elapsed, the relay built in the second control circuit 2 stops. As a result, the driving of the rear defogger stops.
[0060]
After the second defogger driving is stopped by the second control circuit 2, the rear defogger stop confirmation information is transmitted to the first control circuit 1 via the multiplex communication line 3.
[0061]
Then, the rear defogger stop confirmation information transmitted from the second control circuit 2 is received by the first control circuit 1, the data format is verified, and if the data is correct, an ACK signal is received, and if not, a response signal of the NAK signal is received. I will reply.
[0062]
If the data received by the first control circuit 1 is correct, the driver is informed by voice that the rear defogger has stopped. For example, a voice guidance “Rear differential off” is performed. At the same time, the “R.DEF” icon 21a is normally displayed, and the display indicating that the rear defogger displayed on the operation display unit 21j is on disappears. In this case, when there are other electrical components in operation, the operation status is displayed, and when there are no other electrical components in operation, as shown in FIG. It is displayed.
[0063]
In this way, the rear defogger is turned off.
[0064]
If it is desired to stop the operation of the rear defogger before the specified time by the timer elapses, it can be stopped manually. The operation procedure in this case is as follows.
[0065]
First, an arbitrary position in the large item screen 21 of the input / operation display unit 11 is touched with the first touch force. Then, the on / off state of the switch of the icon corresponding to the position touched by the first control circuit 1 is determined, and the name of the corresponding switch and the content to be operated from now on (whether to be in the on state or in the off state) ) By voice. Here, when the switch name of the voice guidance is not the switch that the driver is trying to operate, for example, when it is guidance related to the wiper deisa, the switch name that is to be operated by moving the position while touching the screen Keep moving until you hear voice guidance.
[0066]
When the “R.DEF” icon 21 a is touched with the first touch force, the “R.DEF” icon 21 a is touched by the first control circuit 1 from the current display screen information and contact position detection information. The first control circuit 1 informs the driver by voice that the “R.DEF” icon 21a is being touched from the speaker. For example, voice guidance “selecting rear differential off” is performed.
[0067]
Thus, the driver can confirm that the icon he / she is currently touching is the “R.DEF” icon 21a and is currently operating, and double-click the icon 21a to turn off the rear defogger. .
[0068]
When the “R.DEF” icon 21a is double-clicked, the first control circuit 1 recognizes that the rear defogger switch has been turned off.
[0069]
Next, the first control circuit 1 transmits rear defogger off information to the second control circuit 2 via the multiplex communication line 3.
[0070]
The rear defogger off information transmitted from the first control circuit 1 is received by the second control circuit 2, the data format is verified, and if the data is correct, an ACK signal is returned, and if not correct, a response signal of the NAK signal is returned. .
[0071]
If the received data is correct, the driving of the relay built in the second control circuit 2 is stopped, and the rear defogger is stopped.
[0072]
After the rear defogger stops, rear defogger stop confirmation information is transmitted from the second control circuit 2 to the first control circuit 1 via the multiplex communication line 3.
[0073]
When the first defogger stop confirmation information transmitted from the second control circuit 2 is received by the first control circuit 1, this data format is collated, and if the data is correct, an ACK signal is received, and if not, a response signal of the NAK signal is received. I will reply.
[0074]
If the received data is correct, the first control circuit 1 informs the driver by voice that the rear defogger has stopped from the speaker. For example, a voice guidance “Rear differential off” is performed. At the same time, the “R.DEF” icon 21a is normally displayed, and the display indicating that the rear defogger displayed on the operation display unit 21j is on disappears. In this case, when there are other electrical components in operation, the operation status is displayed, and when there are no other electrical components in operation, as shown in FIG. It is displayed.
[0075]
In this way, the rear defogger can be manually turned off.
[0076]
In the above usage example, the selection of the “R.DEF” icon 21a is determined by double-clicking, but the selection and selection of the icon are performed using a two-step touch force detection mechanism. It is also possible.
[0077]
After selecting the “R.DEF” icon 21a as described above, when the position where the “R.DEF” icon 21a is displayed is touched with the second touch force as shown in FIG. 59 and contacts 58a and 58b are connected, and the contact 58a and the contact 58b are electrically connected. By such a method, the selection of the “R.DEF” icon 21a can be determined.
[0078]
As a result, the second switch can have a stroke function and a click feeling. In addition, since the input of the switch is determined by the second switch, the first voice guidance means and the second voice guidance means can be controlled more reliably, and the reliability is improved. Furthermore, as compared with a switch input determination method by double click or the like, an ergonomic operation that is more natural, that is, an operation similar to that of a conventional switch is possible, so that the operability is improved.
[0079]
It is also possible to select the “R.DEF” icon 21a by voice recognition. If the driver says, for example, “Rear Def” while the large item screen 21 or the detailed screen 22, 23 or 24 is displayed, the screen of the display device 4 is displayed on the “R.DEF” large icon detail screen 51. At the same time, the “R.DEF” icon 51a is displayed and the “R.DEF” icon 21a is selected. At this time, since any position of the “R.DEF” large icon detail screen 51 corresponds to the “R.DEF” large icon 51a, as shown in FIG. Is touched with a second touch force or double-clicked to determine the selection of the large “R.DEF” icon 51a. Then, the on / off state of the rear defogger is switched, and the normal display / reverse display of the “R.DEF” large icon 51a is switched.
[0080]
Note that switching between the ON state and the OFF state of the AT snow hold, the cruise main SW, the wiper deisa, the fog lamp, or the traction control can be performed in the same manner.
[0081]
Also, when the large icon detail screen is displayed, the driver can switch from the large icon detail screen to the power window detail screen 22 or say “mirror” by saying “window”, for example. Accordingly, it is possible to switch to the remote control door mirror detail screen 23, switch to the sunroof detail screen 24 by saying “sunroof”, or switch to the large item screen 21 by saying “return”.
[0082]
Next, as a second usage method example, a method example will be described in which the power window is locked from a state in which all the electrical components are not operating and the power window is unlocked from the state.
[0083]
In the second usage example, in the operation of determining the selection of an icon by double-clicking, it is also possible to select the icon and determine the selection using a two-step touch force detection mechanism.
[0084]
First, when the large item screen 21 is displayed, the driver utters “window”. Thereby, the voice “window” uttered by the driver from the microphone is recognized by the first control circuit 1, and the power window detailed screen 22 is displayed.
[0085]
If the “WINDOW” icon 21g in the large item screen 21 of the input / operation display unit 11 is double-clicked while the large item screen 21 is displayed, the fact is notified by voice and the power window is displayed. A detail screen 22 is displayed.
[0086]
Next, an arbitrary position in the power window detail screen 22 is touched. Then, the on / off state of the icon corresponding to the touched position is determined by the first control circuit 1, and the name of the corresponding switch and the content to be operated from now on (for example, whether to turn on or off) ) By voice. Here, when the switch name of the voice guidance is not the switch that the driver is trying to operate, for example, when the guidance is related to the power window on the right rear, the position is moved while touching the screen and the operation is attempted. Keep moving until the switch name is voiced.
[0087]
When the “WINDOW LOCK” icon 22m is touched, the first control circuit 1 recognizes that the “WINDOW LOCK” icon 22m is touched from the current display screen information and contact position detection information. The driver is informed by voice that the “WINDOW LOCK” icon 22m is being touched. For example, a voice guidance “selecting window lock on” is performed.
[0088]
As a result, the driver can confirm by voice that the icon that he is currently touching is the “WINDOW LOCK” icon 22m and the lock is released, and double-click the icon 22m to lock the power window. To do.
[0089]
When the “WINDOW LOCK” icon 22m is double-clicked, the first control circuit 1 recognizes that the power window lock switch is turned on.
[0090]
Next, on information of the power window lock switch is transmitted to the second control circuit 2 through the multiplex communication line 3 by the first control circuit 1.
[0091]
The ON information of the power window lock switch transmitted from the first control circuit 1 is received by the second control circuit 2, the data format is verified, and if the data is correct, an ACK signal is returned, and if not correct, a response signal of the NAK signal is returned. Is done.
[0092]
If the received data is correct, the driving of the power window driving relay built in the second control circuit 2 is prohibited, so that the operation of the power window from other than the driver's seat is prohibited.
[0093]
After the operation of the power window from other than the driver's seat is prohibited, the power window lock switch ON confirmation information is transmitted from the second control circuit 2 to the first control circuit 1 via the multiplex communication line 3.
[0094]
When the lock confirmation information of the power window lock switch transmitted from the second control circuit 2 is received by the first control circuit 1, the data format is verified, and if the data is correct, the response of the ACK signal, and if not correct, the response of the NAK signal A signal is returned.
[0095]
If the received data is correct, the first control circuit 1 informs the driver by voice that the power window lock switch is turned on from the speaker. For example, voice guidance “window lock on” is performed. At the same time, as shown in FIG. 7A, the “WINDOW LOCK” icon 22m is highlighted.
[0096]
In this way, the power window is locked.
[0097]
Thereafter, the display is switched from the power window detail screen 22 to the large item screen 21 by double-clicking the “RET” icon 22n, saying “return”, or leaving it for a certain period of time.
[0098]
At this time, as shown in FIG. 7B, the “WINDOW” icon 21g on the large item screen 21 is highlighted, and the operation display unit 21j displays that the power window is locked.
[0099]
Next, when the driver speaks “window” while the large item screen 21 is displayed, the first control circuit 1 recognizes the voice “window” uttered by the driver from the microphone as described above. Then, as shown in FIG. 7A, the power window detail screen 22 is displayed.
[0100]
When the “WINDOW” icon 21 g in the large item screen 21 of the input / operation display unit 11 is touched while the large item screen 21 is displayed, it is voiced that the “WINDOW” icon 21 g is touched. Informed by the driver. At this time, even if the “WINDOW” icon 21g is double-clicked, the fact is notified by voice, and the power window detail screen 22 is displayed as shown in FIG. 7A.
[0101]
Next, when an arbitrary position in the power window detail screen 22 is touched, the on / off state of the icon corresponding to the touched position is determined by the first control circuit 1, and the corresponding switch name and the operation will be started. The contents to be played are guided by voice. Here, if the switch name of the voice guidance is not the switch that the driver is trying to operate, the position is moved while touching the screen, and the position that is touched until the switch name that is to be operated is voice-guided. Keep moving.
[0102]
When the “WINDOW LOCK” icon 22m is touched, the first control circuit 1 recognizes that the “WINDOW LOCK” icon 22m is touched from the current display screen information and touch position detection information, The driver is informed by voice that the “WINDOW LOCK” icon 22m is being touched. For example, a voice guidance “selecting window lock-off” is performed.
[0103]
As a result, the driver can confirm by voice that the icon that he is currently touching is the “WINDOW LOCK” icon 22m and the power window is locked, and double-click the icon 22m to release the lock. .
[0104]
When the “WINDOW LOCK” icon 22m is double-clicked, the first control circuit 1 recognizes the OFF state of the power window lock switch.
[0105]
Next, the first control circuit 1 transmits the power window lock switch OFF information to the second control circuit 2 via the multiplex communication line 3.
[0106]
The power window lock switch OFF information transmitted from the first control circuit 1 is received by the second control circuit 2, the data format is verified, and if the data is correct, an ACK signal is returned, and if not correct, a response signal of the NAK signal is returned. Is done.
[0107]
If the received data is correct, the driving of the power window driving relay built in the second control circuit 2 is permitted, so that the operation of the power window from all seats is permitted.
[0108]
After the operation of the power window from all seats is permitted, the power window lock switch OFF confirmation information is transmitted from the second control circuit 2 to the first control circuit 1 via the multiplex communication line 3.
[0109]
When the lock confirmation information of the power window lock switch transmitted from the second control circuit 2 is received by the first control circuit 1, the data format is verified, and if the data is correct, the response of the ACK signal, and if not correct, the response of the NAK signal A signal is returned.
[0110]
If the received data is correct, the first control circuit 1 informs the driver by voice that the power window lock switch has been turned off from the speaker. For example, voice guidance “window lock off” is performed. At the same time, as shown in FIG. 2B, a “WINDOW LOCK” icon 22m is normally displayed.
[0111]
In this way, the power window is unlocked.
[0112]
Thereafter, the display is switched from the power window detail screen 22 to the large item screen 21 by double-clicking the “RET” icon 22n, saying “return”, or leaving it for a certain period of time.
[0113]
At this time, as shown in FIG. 2A, the “WINDOW” icon 21g on the large item screen 21 is normally displayed, and the display that the power window displayed on the operation display unit 21j is locked disappears. .
[0114]
As described above, in this embodiment, switching from the large item screen 21 to the power window detail screen 22, the door mirror detail screen 23, or the sunroof detail screen 24 can be performed by voice recognition, and thus is fixed to the handle. There is no need for a screen change mode switch. For this reason, when dealing with different destinations or languages, only the software needs to be changed, and switches can be changed or added. In addition, switching by voice recognition is performed only between the large item screen and the first detail screen, between the large item screen and the second detail screen, and between the first detail screen and the second detail screen. Therefore, the number of necessary voice commands can be one command per screen (“window”, “mirror”, “sunroof”, “return”, etc.). For this reason, the operability is remarkably improved. Furthermore, since the final operation command is input not by voice but by touching the screen, malfunction caused by misrecognition and malfunction caused by the voice of a passenger other than the driver are prevented, and safety is improved.
[0115]
In addition, since what the touched icon is guided by voice, blind touch is possible, and the switch can be turned on / off without taking your eyes off the front, further improving safety.
[0116]
Furthermore, since the screen switching from the large item screen 1 to each of the detailed screens 22, 23, or 24 is performed by voice recognition, the number of operations by manual input is only one and the operability is improved. In addition, when switching from the large item screen to the second detail screen, manual selection of the switch is not necessary, and operability is further improved.
[0117]
Furthermore, two types of screens, a large item screen 21 and detail screens 22 to 24, are set on the display screen, and priorities are set. Specifically, a switch is input for a certain period of time even while the detail screen 22, 23 or 24 is displayed. If there is no item, the display is switched to the large item screen display. While the large item screen 21 is displayed, the operation state of all the electrical components can be confirmed by the “INFORMATION SELECT” icon 21k. The operating state of the product can be easily confirmed. Similarly, a priority is given to the second detail screen, and even when the second detail screen is displayed, if there is no switch input for a certain period of time, the operation state is switched to the large item screen. It becomes easy to confirm.
[0118]
Note that the switch input can be determined by the following method.
[0119]
For example, there is a method of determining the switch input by releasing the hand at the position where the voice guidance of the switch desired to operate is present.
[0120]
Alternatively, a switch input may be determined by touching the position for a certain time at the position where the voice guidance of the switch desired to operate is present.
[0121]
Further, in the above-described embodiment, when the operation confirmation information transmitted from the second control circuit 2 is received by the first control circuit 1, the normal display and the reverse display of the switch icon are switched. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the switch icon may be configured to switch between normal display and reverse display when the switch input is confirmed. Further, the switch icon is blinked when the input of the switch is confirmed, and the normal display and the reverse display of the switch icon are switched when the operation confirmation information is received by the first control circuit 1. Also good.
[0122]
Furthermore, in the above-described embodiment, the input / operation display unit 11 dedicated to the input device is used, but a touch panel is provided on a display for a car navigation system whose main purpose is to display a map and the position of the vehicle. The functions of the first control circuit 11 may be integrated, and the car navigation system and the vehicle input / output device of the present invention may be combined with one device.
[0123]
Further, the touch panel and the display device may be separated. In this case, the display device is preferably arranged in the meter panel together with other instruments. This makes it easier to recognize the screen of the display device. The touch panel is attached to, for example, a steering. It is also possible to use a membrane switch instead of the touch panel.
[0124]
【The invention's effect】
As described above in detail, according to the present invention, when a switch is selected from a plurality of switches displayed on the touch panel display, the first voice guidance means guides which switch is the switch. When the selection of the switch is determined, the state of the device that is switched between the on state and the off state by the switch is guided by the second voice guidance means. For this reason, it is possible to perform an operation by blind touch, and it is possible to reduce a malfunction caused by driving the vehicle and a danger caused by looking away from the front. In addition, operability is improved because manual input is reduced. In addition, since a dedicated mode changeover switch is unnecessary, future expandability is high.
In addition, when the second detail screen is displayed, any of the plurality of switches can control the electrical component, thereby eliminating the need for manual switch selection operation, thereby further improving operability. In addition to the improvement, it is possible to reduce erroneous operations due to switch selection mistakes.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating an automobile input device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram illustrating an example of a screen displayed on the display device.
3A is a schematic diagram showing a display when a rear defogger is turned on, and FIG. 3B is a schematic diagram showing a display when an AT snow hold is turned on.
FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram showing a display when an AT snow hold is in an on state when a rear defogger is in an on state.
5A is a schematic diagram showing the operation display unit 21j when the cruise main SW is turned on, and FIG. 5B is a schematic diagram showing the operation display unit 21j when the wiper deisa is turned on. FIG. 4C is a schematic diagram showing the operation display unit 21j when the fog lamp is turned on, and FIG. 4D is a schematic diagram showing the operation display unit 21j when the traction control is turned on.
FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram illustrating a large item screen 21 when selection of an “INFORMATION SELECT” icon 21k is determined.
7A is a schematic diagram showing a power window detail screen 22 when the power window is locked, and FIG. 7B is a schematic diagram showing a large item screen 21 in the same manner.
8A and 8B are diagrams showing a detailed screen of the “R.DEF” large icon, in which FIG. 8A is a schematic diagram showing the rear defogger in an off state, and FIG. 8B is a schematic diagram showing a rear defogger in an on state. It is.
FIG. 9 is a schematic cross-sectional view showing an in-vehicle input device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
10A and 10B are diagrams illustrating an operation of the input device for a vehicle according to the embodiment of the present invention, in which FIG. 10A is a schematic cross-sectional view when the touch panel is touched with a first touch force, and FIG. It is typical sectional drawing when a touch panel is touched by the 2nd touch force.
FIG. 11 is a schematic diagram showing an input device for an automobile described in Japanese Patent Publication No. 5-9304.
FIG. 12 is a block diagram showing an automobile input device described in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 4-78634.
[Explanation of symbols]
1, 2; Control circuit
3: Multiple communication lines
4: Display device
5; Touch panel
6; Microphone
7; Speaker
8a: Heating element for rear defogger
8b: heating element for wiper deisa
8c; fog lights
8d: Power window drive device
8e; Remote control mirror drive device
8f; sunroof drive
9a; AT control unit
9b; Cruise control unit
9c; Traction control unit
10a; AT snow hold drive device
10b; cruise drive device
10c; Traction drive device
21; Large item screen
21a; “R.DEF” icon
21b; “HOLD” icon
21c; “CRUISE” icon
21d; “W. DEICE” icon
21e; "F. FOG" icon
21f; "TCS" icon
21g; “WINDOW” icon
21h; “MIRROR” icon
21i; “ROOF” icon
21j: operation display section
21k; “INFORMATION SELECT” icon
22; Power window detail screen
22a, 22b, 22c, 22d, 22e, 22f, 22g, 22h; open / close icon
22i; “AUTO UP” icon
22j; “AUTO DOWN” icon
22k; "ALL UP" icon
22l; "ALL DOWN" icon
22m; “WINDOW LOCK” icon
22n; “RET” icon
23; Door mirror detail screen
23a, 23b, 23c, 23d, 23e, 23f, 23g, 23h; direction icons
23i; "OPEN" icon
23j; “CLOSE” icon
23k; "HEATER" icon
23l; "RET" icon
24; Sunroof detail screen
24a; "UP" icon
24b; "DOWN" icon
24c; “CLOSE” icon
24d; “OPEN” icon
24e; “RET” icon
58a, 58b, 59; contacts
60; Rubber material
61; Tube
62; Spring material
63; support plate
64; Insertion rod

Claims (9)

A display, a touch panel through which an image displayed on the screen of the display is transmitted and projected on the surface, and conduction and non-conduction when touched with a contact pressure provided on the touch panel with a contact pressure equal to or higher than a first predetermined value. A plurality of switches for switching between an on state and an off state of a device mounted on the automobile by switching; a first voice guidance means for guiding a switch selected from the plurality of switches by voice; A second voice guidance means for guiding the state of the device that is switched between an on state and an off state by a switch whose input is determined among the plurality of switches, and displayed on the display Indicates the position of a switch for controlling one type of electrical component in a switch group consisting of a plurality of switches among the plurality of switches. A first detail screen, a second detail screen that displays the types of electrical components that can be controlled by any of the plurality of switches, and only one of the plurality of switches. A large item screen for displaying a position of a switch capable of controlling an electrical component and a position of an operation status display switch for displaying an operation status of the device, and the first detail screen and the large item The screen displays a position of a changeover switch for switching between the screens, and voice recognition means for switching the screen displayed on the display from the large item screen to the second detail screen by the input voice. An input device for an automobile, comprising: 2. The switch according to claim 1, further comprising a second switch that switches between conduction and non-conduction when the touch panel is touched with a contact pressure equal to or higher than a second predetermined value higher than the first predetermined value. The input device for motor vehicles described. A membrane provided with a plurality of switches for switching between an on state and an off state of a device mounted on an automobile by switching between conduction and non-conduction when touched with a contact pressure of a first predetermined value or more A switch, a display on which the positions and types of the plurality of switches are displayed, first voice guidance means for guiding a selected switch among the plurality of switches by voice, a plurality of the switches A second voice guidance means for guiding the state of the device that is switched between an on state and an off state by a switch of which input is determined, and a screen displayed on the display includes a plurality of the screens A first detail screen displaying the position of a switch for controlling one type of electrical component in a switch group consisting of a plurality of switches, and a plurality of the switches. A second detail screen that displays the types of electrical components that can be controlled by any of the switches, and a switch that can control one type of electrical component by only that switch among the plurality of switches. A large item screen for displaying a position and a position of an operation status display switch for displaying the operation status of the device, and the first detail screen and the large item screen are for switching the screens to each other. An automobile input device comprising voice recognition means for displaying a position of a changeover switch and switching a screen displayed on the display from the large item screen to the second detail screen by an input voice. 4. A second switch that switches between conducting and non-conducting when the membrane switch is touched with a contact pressure equal to or higher than a second predetermined value that is higher than the first predetermined value. The automobile input device described in 1. 5. The automobile input device according to claim 1, wherein an operation display unit indicating an operation state of the electrical component is displayed on the large item screen. A plurality of types of the first and second detail screens are displayed on the display, and the voice recognition means changes the screen displayed on the display by the input voice from the large item screen to the first detail screen. Switching from one type of screen among the plurality of types of first and second detail screens to another type of screen, and switching from the first and second detail screens to the large item screen. The input device for automobiles according to any one of claims 1 to 5. A blinking display means for blinking and displaying on the screen an icon indicating a switch whose input has been determined among the plurality of switches, and a normal state of the icon after the operation of the device controlled by the switch whose input has been determined. The vehicle input device according to any one of claims 1 to 6, further comprising display changing means for switching between display and reverse display. 8. The automobile input device according to claim 1, further comprising navigation screen display means for displaying information for a navigation system on the display screen. 9. The automobile input device according to claim 1, wherein the display is provided in a meter panel.

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