JP7373868B2 - System and program - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a system and a program for displaying, for example, individual information on the boarding date of a vehicle on a display means.

There are various types of electronic devices installed in automobiles, such as radar detectors and car navigation devices. These electronic devices have, for example, a control means for controlling the device, a storage means for storing various information necessary for the control, and a display means for displaying processing results by the control means. The display means is composed of a small display or the like, which is placed near the driver's seat, and the user operates the electronic device through input from a touch panel, remote control, or the like.

Many of these in-vehicle electronic devices do not perform constant processing even while the vehicle is running. For example, a radar detector is in a waiting state until it detects a radar. Further, for example, when the car navigation device is not providing route guidance, it is in a waiting state for processing.

In the waiting state for processing, the display of the in-vehicle electronic device is often turned off or a standby screen indicating that the electronic device is waiting for processing is displayed. In many cases, the standby screen simply displayed an image such as a manufacturer's logo image.

However, in recent years, attempts have been made to increase the convenience and added value of in-vehicle electronic devices by displaying various information on this standby screen (for example, see Patent Document 1). The information displayed on the standby screen includes, for example, general information such as the date and clock, and vehicle status information such as the degree of inclination of the vehicle, the air pressure of the tires, and the acceleration applied to the vehicle.

Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2012-194016

However, general information such as the date and clock, as well as vehicle status information, does not change significantly depending on the boarding date, so users who no longer feel fresh in this information may not pay much attention to the standby screen. There is also a possibility that this could happen. Therefore, there is a need to display information that gives the impression that the boarding date is a special day different from other days, to draw the user's attention to the standby screen, and to further increase the added value of in-vehicle electronic devices. Ta.

The present invention was proposed in order to solve the problems of the prior art as described above, and its purpose is to make the user aware that the day they board a vehicle has a different personality from other days, The objective is to provide a system that will give you a sense of freshness and surprise every time you board a flight.

(1) A system according to the present invention is a system that performs control to display information on a display means, and a display that performs control to display personal information on the boarding date on the display means together with the boarding date of the vehicle. It has a control means.

Although the boarding date is nothing more than inorganic information, by displaying personality information unique to that day along with the date, the user can recognize that the day of boarding has a different personality from other days. Therefore, instead of mindlessly boarding a vehicle as if it were the same every day, the user feels a sense of freshness and surprise each time they board the vehicle, and is able to concentrate on boarding the vehicle. It can also be linked to safety.

The display means may be, for example, something that can be visually recognized by the vehicle occupant. For example, from the viewpoint of application to various in-vehicle electronic devices, the display section may be a display screen. The boarding date of the vehicle may be, for example, the current date, and may be obtained from current date generation means such as a real-time clock backed up by a battery. It is even better if the information is acquired via GPS, a mobile phone network, the Internet, etc., and the accurate current date and time are used.

Personal information on the boarding date may be incorporated into the program, for example, or may be obtained via a network from a storage means provided in a server, etc., but in particular, it may be obtained from a storage means built into or connected to equipment in the vehicle. This may be stored and retrieved.

The personality information on the boarding date may be, for example, information in which the personality information and information regarding the day on which the personality information should be displayed are stored in association with each other. The control for displaying the personality information of the boarding date on the display means may be performed, for example, by extracting the current date that matches the date on which the personality information should be displayed, which is obtained from the current date generation means, and displaying the matching date. Preferably, the control is to display the personality information stored in association with the user. The information regarding the day on which the individuality information should be displayed may be, for example, date information on a specific day, date information on a plurality of different days, or date information indicating a certain range of days.

(2) As the unique information on the boarding date, for example, it is preferable to provide information indicating characteristics different from other days on the boarding date. This makes it possible to impress upon the user who sees the individuality information that the boarding date is a special day that is different from other days.

For example, as information that shows characteristics that can give the user the impression that the boarding date is a special day different from other days, it is possible to sense daily changes such as a calendar or clock. Instead of inorganic information that is difficult to understand, it is better to use information that gives the user some kind of impression or emotion regarding the boarding date when viewing the information.

The features that are different from other days on the boarding date do not need to be different from all other days on the boarding date, for example, they may be different from at least the days before and after the boarding date.

Information indicating the characteristics of the boarding date that differs from other days may be composed of, for example, a single piece of information whose contents change on a daily basis, or a combination of multiple pieces of information whose contents change on a daily basis. It may be configured as follows. Further, for example, information indicating characteristics different from other days of the boarding day may be configured by combining a plurality of items whose contents change over a period longer than daily.

(3) As the individual information on the boarding date, for example, it is preferable to provide a plurality of pieces of information each having different contents. All of these pieces of information do not need to be information that changes on a daily basis; for example, they may be pieces of information whose contents change in mutually different units or cycles. As a result, the combination of a plurality of pieces of information as a whole constitutes a personality that is different from other days of the boarding date, and at the same time, each piece of information allows the user to experience large seasonal changes such as seasonal changes.

(4) As the personal information on the boarding date, for example, information on the 6th day of the year, the 24 solar terms, the 72nd month, the phases of the moon, the phase of the moon, the ebb and flow of the tides, or anniversaries related to the boarding date, or a combination of these information. It's good to be prepared. Unlike inorganic information such as a mere date, this information contains meaning in itself, and therefore can give the user a sense of individuality that is different from other days on the boarding date.

For example, each name of Rokuyo has its own meaning. Furthermore, although the 24 solar terms and the 72 solar terms are a type of calendar, similar to the Gregorian calendar that is currently used to indicate dates, the names of each day give a sense of the changing seasons. The waxing and waning of the moon, the age of the moon, and the ebb and flow of the tides change daily on a cycle of about 29 days, giving us a sense of change in time.

For example, if the boarding date is "Daian" on the Rokuyo, the user can feel that the boarding day is auspicious. Further, for example, if the boarding date is the 72nd day of cherry blossom season, the user can feel the freshness of the change of seasons.

Similarly, anniversary information can also give the user a sense of the special personality of the boarding date. The anniversary may be a personal anniversary of the user, such as a birthday or a wedding anniversary. Alternatively, for example, it may be an anniversary such as a holiday established by a public institution. Alternatively, for example, it may be an anniversary created by a company or an industry group by combining dates. For example, if the boarding date is assigned to an anniversary called ``bath day,'' which is a play on words, the user may find the unexpected anniversary information surprising.

These pieces of information are also examples of information whose contents change in different units or cycles. For example, the contents of Rokuyo change on a daily basis, and these changes are repeated every six days. The contents of the Seventy-Two Days change every five days, and these changes are repeated every year. Like the age of the moon, its contents change on a daily basis, and these changes are repeated every 29 days. There are days when anniversaries do not exist, but basically the contents change on a daily basis, and these changes are repeated on a yearly basis.

Information such as anniversaries that change on a daily basis and have a long cycle may be used alone as information that indicates the characteristics of the boarding date that are different from other days. can make an impression. Information such as the 6th day of the year, the 24 solar terms, the 72nd month, and the moon phase does not change on a daily basis or has a short cycle, but by combining these, information other than the boarding date as a whole can be determined. It may be configured as information indicating characteristics different from the day of the month. The combination of these pieces of information creates a synergistic effect, creating not only a profound individuality of the boarding date, but also individual information such as the 24 solar terms and the 72 seasons, which can give a sense of the major changes in the seasons.

Further, along with this information, for example, a comment explaining the content of the information may be displayed. For example, when displaying information on the Seventy-two Descendants, some of which have difficult-to-understand names, displaying an explanatory comment such as "Water begins to freeze" for "Water begins to dry" makes it easier for users to understand the content. This also satisfies the user's intellectual curiosity. Further, it is preferable to allow the user to customize such comments.

(5) When using a combination of a plurality of pieces of information as the individual information on the boarding date, for example, it is preferable to switch and display these pieces of information at predetermined time intervals. This allows a large amount of information to be displayed and also makes it easier for the user to recognize each piece of information. Additionally, new information is displayed every time the user looks at the screen, giving the user a sense of freshness. In addition, vehicles are used as a means of transportation, and especially when it takes time to travel, it becomes boring and people tend to be less conscious of safe driving. However, for example, each time the driver of the vehicle looks at the display device while the vehicle is stopped, such as when waiting at a traffic light or in a traffic jam, he or she can obtain a refreshing effect by seeing new information about the boarding date. You can drive safely by focusing your attention. Further, the fellow passengers can also get an opportunity to have a conversation with the driver each time the information displayed on the display means changes, and can help the driver refresh themselves.

(6) Although textual information can be used as the unique information on the boarding date, for example, an image showing the characteristics of the boarding date may also be used. By using images, for example, the user can intuitively sense the uniqueness of the boarding date.

(7) By displaying text information and an image corresponding to the text information on the display means, for example, the user can easily and clearly understand the individual information on the boarding date. The text information may be, for example, information on the 6th day of the boarding day, the 24 solar terms, the 72 days of the year, the waxing and waning of the moon, the phase of the moon, the ebb and flow of the tides, or the anniversary, as described above.

The image corresponding to the text information may be, for example, an image that is deeply connected to the content of the text information. Specifically, for example, when the text information is the age of the moon, it is preferable to display an image of the moon corresponding to the phases and age of the moon on the boarding date. Further, for example, if the text information is 72 days and the 72 days of boarding date is "cherry blossoms in full bloom," an image of half-blooming cherry blossoms may be displayed accordingly. Furthermore, if the personal information is an anniversary and the anniversary of the boarding date is "bath day," it is preferable to display an image of an open-air bath accordingly.

Further, for example, text information and images corresponding to the text information may be customizable by the user. For example, when displaying information on a user's wedding anniversary as unique information on the boarding date, the text information would be "Today is our wedding anniversary in XX years," and the image would be a photo of the user's wedding. That's good.

(8) When there are a plurality of images showing the characteristics of the boarding date, it is preferable to switch and display these plurality of images at predetermined time intervals, for example. For example, if there is a plurality of pieces of text information as individual information on the boarding date, a plurality of images corresponding to each piece of text information may be prepared. In that case, for example, the display control means may switch and display the plurality of images at predetermined time intervals. This allows many images to be displayed and also makes it easier for the user to recognize each image.

In addition, vehicles are used as a means of transportation, and especially when it takes time to travel, it becomes boring and people tend to be less conscious of safe driving. However, for example, each time the driver of the vehicle looks at the display device while the vehicle is stopped, such as when waiting at a traffic light or in a traffic jam, he or she can obtain a refreshing effect by seeing new information about the boarding date. You can drive safely by focusing your attention. Furthermore, images make it easy to recognize information even when the vehicle is stopped for a short time. Further, the fellow passengers can also get an opportunity to have a conversation with the driver each time the information displayed on the display means changes, and can help the driver refresh themselves. Note that, for example, if the information regarding the boarding date is switched and displayed every predetermined time, each related image may be displayed in accordance with the switching timing.

(9) The system further includes, for example, an input receiving means that receives an input of the date of occurrence of the event from the user, and the display control means displays, as personal information on the boarding date, the boarding date corresponding to the date of the event occurrence. It is preferable to display a message regarding the event on the display means.

This allows the user's personal anniversary to be registered as individual information on the boarding date, giving the user a stronger impression that the boarding date is a special day. You can also use the system as a convenient reminder by entering important deadlines as event dates, for example. Alternatively, for example, by inputting the anniversary date of the user's family or lover as the date of the event, it can also be used as a means of surprising them.

The event may be, for example, a personal commemorative event for the user or an important task with a deadline. For example, the date may be a birthday of the user or someone close to the user, a wedding anniversary, a driver's license renewal date, a renewal deadline for various qualifications or memberships, a vehicle inspection certificate deadline, or an optional insurance expiration date.

The input receiving means may, for example, cause the display means to display an event input screen separate from the screen on which the boarding date and personality information are displayed, and accept input of the event occurrence date and event type from the user. The input may be performed using, for example, a button provided on the in-vehicle electronic device, a touch panel provided on the display means, or a remote control. In addition to the event date and event type, the event input screen may also include, for example, an input section for the name of a person related to the event, a selection section for a message related to the event, or an input section for an original message. .
The message regarding the event may be a message registered in advance in the system, or may be an original message input by the user.

If the event is a birthday, for example, the message may be a congratulatory message such as "Happy Birthday." When the driver's license renewal date is input as the event, for example, the message may be a warning such as "Have you renewed your driver's license?"

(10) The input receiving means is configured to accept, for example, an input of the type of event from the user, and the display control means is configured to send a message corresponding to the type of event inputted by the input receiving means to a date corresponding to the event occurrence date. It is preferable to display this information on the display means as individual information on the boarding date. As a result, the content of the message to be displayed may vary greatly depending on the type of event, such as birthday or license renewal date, but it is highly convenient because it allows appropriate messages to be displayed according to the nature of each event. can provide sex.

There are multiple types of events, such as birthdays, wedding anniversaries, driver's license renewal dates, renewal deadlines for various qualifications or memberships, vehicle inspection certificate deadlines, and optional insurance expiration dates. It is advisable to register these event types in the system in advance.

The type of event may be input by, for example, displaying a plurality of types of events registered in advance in the system on an event input screen, and allowing the user to select a desired event from among them. If a desired event is not found among the pre-registered events, the user may be able to register a new type of event, for example.

For example, messages corresponding to each type of event may be registered in the system in advance as messages corresponding to the types of events. In response to the user's input of the event type, for example, a message corresponding to the input event type may be called from pre-registered messages and displayed on the event input screen. If there are multiple messages corresponding to the input event, for example, these messages may be displayed on the event input screen so that the user can select a desired message from among them.

If a desired message is not found among the pre-registered messages, for example, the user may be allowed to input an original message. Alternatively, if the user wants to arrange messages that have been registered in advance, it is preferable to allow the user to edit the registered messages, for example.

Further, depending on the event type, for example, it may be possible to input the name of the person to whom the message is to be sent, and to insert that name into the selected message. For example, if the event is the birthday of someone close to the user and the name of the person to whom the message is to be sent is entered, the message may be "Happy birthday, Mr. XXX."

(11) The display control means may cause the display means to display a message notifying the event occurrence date as a message regarding the event, for example, a predetermined period before the event occurrence date. By notifying the user not only of the event occurrence date but also of the event occurrence date a predetermined period of time before the event occurrence date, for example one month in advance, the user can prepare a present for an event such as a wedding anniversary or plan a date. Users can make careful preparations such as planning, provide high convenience to users, and help smooth human relationships.

(12) The predetermined period before the event occurrence date is not limited to once, and the message may be displayed at shorter intervals as the event occurrence date approaches, such as one month before, 10 days before, five days before, and the previous day. By shortening the interval, the user can intuitively understand that the event date is getting closer, and can also feel excited about the event. Note that whether such advance notice is necessary or not and the interval of advance notice may be set on the event input screen.

(13) For example, if the user does not board the vehicle on the day the event occurs, the display control means may display a message reflecting the progress of the event on the next boarding day. There is a possibility that the user does not board the vehicle on the day the event occurs, but in that case, a message reflecting the passage of the event date is displayed on the next boarding day, so that the user notices the passage of the event date, for example. It is very convenient.

The message reflecting the passage of the event occurrence date may be, for example, a message notifying that the event occurrence date has passed. For example, if the type of event is the expiration date of a vehicle's vehicle inspection certificate, the message may read, "Your vehicle inspection certificate has expired. Have you completed your vehicle inspection?"

Further, the message that reflects the progress of the event date may be, for example, a message that was supposed to be notified on the event date, with changes due to the progress being added. For example, if the type of event is a birthday, it is preferable to use a message that says, "I'm a little late, but happy birthday." Since such messages have a warmer feel than mere standard messages, they can arouse the user's attachment to the system.

(14) The display control means may, for example, display a message regarding the event on at least one day before the start of, within, or after the end of a predetermined period set before and after the event occurrence date as a reference date. It is good to display. For example, in the case of an event such as driver's license renewal, where a renewal period is set for one month before and after the birthday, messages can be sent not only on the standard date but also within and outside the renewal period in a timely manner. can be displayed to make the user aware of the driver's license renewal period and reduce the possibility of forgetting to renew the driver's license.

For example, the predetermined period may be automatically set by registering the period in advance in the system according to the type of event, or it may be possible to set an arbitrary period by user input.

As the day on which the message is displayed, the day before the start of the predetermined period may be, for example, 10 days before the start date of the license renewal period so that the user can prepare in advance for license renewal. The days within the predetermined period are, for example, the start date of license renewal, the day after the start date but before the reference date, the day after the reference date but before the end date, or the end date that is updated to the user. It is good to be able to recognize the passage of time. The day after the end of the predetermined period may be, for example, the next day after the renewal period has passed, and the user may be prompted to confirm whether the license renewal has been completed.

The event-related message may be, for example, a uniform message that simply informs about the event or a set predetermined period, but the content may also be changed depending on the timing of display, for example. With this, for example, it is possible to urge the user to prepare for an event, or to alert the user that the end of a predetermined period is approaching.

Specifically, for example, the message to be displayed 10 days before the start date of the license renewal period may be "The license renewal period will begin on month and day." Also, for example, the message to be displayed on the start date may be, "The license renewal period is from today to x month x day. Let's go renew early." Further, for example, the message to be displayed on the base date or on a day after the base date within the update period may be "There are △△ days left in the update period. Please update immediately." Further, for example, the message to be displayed on the end date may be "The renewal period ends today. Have you completed the renewal?". Also, for example, the message to be displayed on the day after the end date may be "The renewal period has ended in x month x day. Have you completed the update?".

Further, for example, if the license has been renewed within the license renewal period, the input reception means may accept the user's input to end the renewal, and the display control means may not display any further messages. . Further, for example, when the input reception means receives the user's input to end the renewal, the input reception means automatically sets the next license renewal deadline, and the display control means displays a similar message during the next license renewal period. It's okay.

(15) Messages related to events may be displayed directly on the display means, but for example, it is preferable to provide a button that notifies the presence of the message and display the message on the display means when the user presses the button. With this, for example, a message can be displayed at a timing desired by the user and used as a means of giving a surprise present, which is convenient for the user. Specifically, for example, if a user who is a driver inputs his lover's birthday as the date of event occurrence, when he picks up his lover and seats him in the passenger seat, he presses a button to confirm the birth of his lover. By displaying a message celebrating the day, you can surprise and delight your lover.

(16) The button that notifies you of the presence of a message regarding the event should be, for example, an image button that can be operated on a touch panel, and should always be displayed on the display until the button is pressed by the user on the day the event occurs. . As a result, multiple pieces of information may be switched at predetermined time intervals and displayed on the display means as individual information on the boarding date, but by always displaying a button that notifies the user of the presence of a message regarding the event, for example, It is easy to use and never misses the timing to surprise.
The image button may be displayed at, for example, a corner of the display screen so as not to interfere with the execution of surprises or the display of other information.

(17) A button for notifying the presence of a message regarding an event may be provided, for example, as a physical button near the display means or on a remote control device used by the user. Also, for example, it is good to make this physical button emit light on the day the event occurs. This allows the user to reliably know the existence of the message even if the button is not displayed on the display screen.

The button may be provided near the display means, for example, around the display screen on the in-vehicle electronic device. Further, the remote control device used by the user may be, for example, a remote control for operating in-vehicle electronic equipment.

(18) The boarding date and personality information may be displayed on the initial screen or standby screen of the system, for example. For example, when applying the system to in-vehicle electronic devices, since users often activate the in-vehicle electronic devices when they get into the vehicle, it is necessary to display personality information on the boarding date and traffic accident level information on the initial screen. This makes this information more visible to users.

The initial screen of the system is, for example, a screen that is displayed when the system is started. For example, when the system is applied to an in-vehicle electronic device, the screen may be displayed after the in-vehicle electronic device is started up and the manufacturer logo, safety precautions, etc. of the in-vehicle electronic device are displayed.
By displaying the individual information on the boarding date on the standby screen of the system, the display means can be effectively utilized while the system is in the waiting state.

The standby screen of the system is, for example, a screen that is displayed when the system is in a processing standby state. For example, when the system is applied to a target object detection device, this is a screen displayed on the display means in a standby state where no target exists around.

Note that the boarding date and personality information may be displayed on both the initial screen and the standby screen of the system, for example. By displaying the information for a long time, the uniqueness of the boarding date and traffic accident level information can be more strongly impressed on the user.

(19) The display control means may, for example, switch a plurality of images corresponding to changes in the state of a predetermined item at predetermined time intervals and display them on the display means together with the personality information on the boarding date.

By displaying a plurality of images corresponding to changes in the status of a predetermined item together with the personal information on the boarding date, it is possible to draw the user's attention to the display means and increase interest in the personal information on the boarding date. Further, it is preferable that the image of the change in the state of the item is one that allows the user to anticipate the next change. In this way, it is possible to make the passenger look forward to not only the boarding day but also the next boarding day.

The item may be something that is created or grown over a predetermined period of time in the real world, for example, through acts such as architecture, gardening, cultivation, crafting, and sewing. Examples of such items include construction items such as skyscrapers, towers, and bridges, gardening items such as vegetables and fruits, breeding items such as pets, craft items such as furniture and robots, and sewing items such as dolls and clothes. Good to have.

It is preferable that the state change of an item is, for example, from the start of creation to the completion of the item. The images corresponding to the changes in the state of the item may be, for example, a plurality of images showing steps from the initial stage of creation to the completion of creation of the item.
For example, if the item is a building construction item, it is good to have multiple images in stages, such as a groundbreaking ceremony before construction, foundation work, mid-construction, and completed construction.

For example, there may be one type of item, or the user may select from a plurality of items. For selecting an item, for example, it is preferable to display an item selection screen on the display means that is separate from the screen on which the date and personality information are displayed, and to accept the selection of the item from the user.
The predetermined time for switching images may be a fixed time such as one day, or may be a variable time depending on, for example, the travel time or distance of the vehicle.

(20) The display control means may switch between a plurality of images according to a change in the state of the item, for example, according to the travel time or travel distance of the vehicle. The images are switched according to the travel time and distance of the vehicle, and the state of the item progresses, so that, for example, the user can experience the pleasure of riding in the vehicle.

(21) The display control means may cause the display means to display, for example, traffic accident level information on the boarding date together with personality information on the boarding date. By recognizing the traffic accident level information on the boarding date as well as the personal information on the boarding date, for example, the user can be made to be strongly aware of the traffic accident level information, which is often overlooked if it is simply displayed, and the user can drive safely. It can raise awareness.

(22) As the traffic accident level information on the boarding date, it is preferable to display, for example, the traffic accident caution level for each item and the overall traffic accident caution level. As a result, the user can, for example, understand the level of caution on the boarding date at a glance, and also check the level of detail for each item. As the traffic accident caution level for each item, for example, monthly evaluation, day of the week evaluation, time of day evaluation, area evaluation, prefecture evaluation, and speed evaluation may be provided.

The itemized and overall traffic accident caution level may be determined, for example, from a traffic accident occurrence level evaluation score obtained by classifying the number of past traffic accidents according to predetermined conditions and converting them into relative values. The predetermined conditions may be, for example, by month, day of the week, time zone, area, or speed. This makes it possible to display the caution level with high reliability.

For example, the traffic accident caution level for each item is determined by extracting the corresponding score based on the evaluation of the past traffic accident occurrence level of the conditions corresponding to each item, based on the month, day of the week, time, and current location of the boarding date. It is a good idea to make a judgment based on this. Further, the overall traffic accident occurrence level may be determined by, for example, summing the evaluation scores extracted for each item. Alternatively, such a traffic accident caution level may be calculated in advance for each boarding date and stored in the storage unit.

(23) The item-specific traffic accident caution level on the boarding date and the overall traffic accident occurrence level may be displayed in different colors depending on the level, for example. This allows the user to easily determine whether the level is high or low. For example, it is recommended to display red when the level is high, yellow when the level is medium, and green when the level is low.

(24) Traffic accident level information may also be displayed along with personality information on the initial screen or standby screen. Thereby, the traffic accident level information can be impressed upon the user before or during the time of boarding the vehicle, and the user can be made aware of safe driving.

For example, when the system is applied to in-vehicle electronic devices, users often turn on the in-vehicle electronic devices when they get into the vehicle, so viewing traffic accident level information on the initial screen helps to increase awareness of safe driving. You can then start driving. Furthermore, by viewing the traffic accident level information on the initial screen, the user can be motivated to start driving. In addition, by viewing traffic accident level information on the standby screen while the vehicle is stopped due to traffic jams, for example, if you have become relaxed after a long drive, you can resume driving with a renewed focus on safe driving. I can do it.

(25) The program of the present invention is a program for causing a computer to realize the function as display control means in the system described in any one of (1) to (24) above.

According to the present invention, the user can recognize that the day he or she boarded the vehicle has a different personality from other days. Therefore, the user is able to feel freshness and surprise each time he/she boards the vehicle, rather than boarding the vehicle carelessly as if it were the same every day. As a result, when the system is applied to, for example, in-vehicle electronic equipment, the added value of the in-vehicle electronic equipment can be increased. In addition, the user can feel freshness and surprise in the uniqueness of the boarding day, and can board the vehicle with heightened awareness, which in turn can lead to safer vehicle driving.

1 is a diagram showing the configuration of a radar detector that is a preferred embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a block diagram of a radar detector. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing a display example of a standby screen on a display device. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of a calendar stored in an EEPROM. (a) is a table showing the evaluation of past accident occurrence levels stored in the EEPROM, (b) is a table showing the evaluation of the traffic accident caution level by item, and (c) is a table showing the evaluation of the traffic accident caution level by item. It is a table showing evaluation of accident caution level. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing a display example of a standby screen on a display device. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing a display example of a standby screen on a display device. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing a display example of a standby screen on a display device. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing a display example of a standby screen on a display device. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing a display example of a standby screen on a display device. It is an explanatory diagram showing a display example of an event input screen of a display. It is an explanatory diagram showing a display example of an event input screen of a display. It is an explanatory diagram showing a display example of an event input screen of a display. It is an explanatory diagram showing a display example of an event input screen of a display. It is an explanatory diagram showing a display example of an event input screen of a display. It is an explanatory view showing an example of a message display on a display. It is an explanatory view showing an example of a message display on a display. It is a figure showing another example of composition of a radar detector. It is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a standby screen. It is an explanatory view showing an example of a warning screen.

[Configuration of electronic equipment]
1 and 2 show a radar detector 1 which is a preferred embodiment of an electronic device constituting the system of the present invention. FIG. 1(a) is a perspective view of the front side (the surface facing the rear of the vehicle (driver side)) of the radar detector 1, and FIG. 1(b) is a perspective view of the back side. FIG. 2 is a block diagram of the radar detector 1. As shown in FIG.

The radar detector 1 includes a thin rectangular case body 2, and is fixed to a vehicle dashboard or the like using a bracket 3 attached to the lower back side of the case body 2.

A display 5 is provided on the front surface of the case body 2 (the surface facing the rear of the vehicle (driver side)). The display 5 is composed of a 3.2-inch color TFT liquid crystal display. A touch panel 6 is provided on the display 5 to detect which part of the display 5 is touched. Further, a volume adjustment button 7 is arranged on the right side of the front surface of the case body 2, and various work buttons 8 are arranged on the left side.

The right side of the case body 2 is provided with a card insertion slot 9 for inserting a memory card 11 as a removable recording medium, and a memory card reader 10 is built inside the card insertion slot 9 inside the case body 2. Ru. By inserting the memory card 11 through the card insertion slot 9, the memory card 11 is attached to the memory card reader 10. The memory card reader 10 takes in data stored in the attached memory card 11. More specifically, the data stored in the memory card 11 includes updated information such as new warning target information (location information such as longitude and latitude, type information, etc.) and new personality information. , the updated information is stored (downloaded) in the database 19 built into the device under the control of the control unit 18, and the data is updated.

The database 19 can be realized by a nonvolatile memory (eg, EEPROM) inside the microcomputer of the control unit 18 or externally attached to the microcomputer. Note that map data, information regarding certain warning targets, and data on individuality information to be displayed on the standby screen are registered in the database 19 at the time of shipment, and data added later is updated as described above. Ru.

A GPS receiver 13 is placed inside the upper center of the back side of the case body 2, and a microwave receiver 14 and a wireless receiver 15 are placed next to it. The GPS receiver 13 receives GPS signals from GPS satellites and outputs current position (longitude/latitude) information. The microwave receiver 14 receives microwaves of a predetermined frequency emitted from the speed measuring device. The radio receiver 15 receives incoming radio waves of a predetermined frequency. A speaker 16 is also built into the lower part of the case body 2. A speaker port is provided on the bottom surface of the case body 2.

A DC jack 12 is arranged below the side surface of the case body 2. This DC jack 12 is for connecting a cigarette plug cord (not shown), and is connected to a cigarette socket of a vehicle via the cigarette plug cord to receive power supply.

In addition to the display 5 described above, a lamp 31, a remote control receiver 32, and an infrared communication device 34 are arranged on the front surface of the case body 2 (not shown in FIG. 1). The lamp 31 provides a warning by shining in various colors depending on the type and urgency of the alarm. The remote control receiver 32 performs data communication with a remote control (portable device: child device) 33 using infrared rays, and performs various settings for the device. The infrared communication device 34 sends and receives data to and from a communication device including a built-in infrared communication device, such as a mobile phone 35.

Furthermore, the case body 2 includes a geomagnetic sensor 36, an acceleration sensor 37, an atmospheric pressure sensor 38, and a real-time clock 39. The geomagnetic sensor 36 is a sensor that detects geomagnetism and detects which direction the north direction is with respect to the direction of travel. The acceleration sensor 37 is a sensor that detects longitudinal, lateral, and vertical acceleration of the vehicle. The real-time clock 39 is a means for measuring the current time expressed in year, month, day, hour, minute, and second.

Further, the radar detector 1 of this embodiment is connected to an OBD-II (II is the Roman numeral "2", hereinafter "OBD-II" will be referred to as "OBD2") connector installed in a vehicle. A connection cable 22 is provided. A connector terminal 23 that can be detachably attached to the OBD2 connector of the vehicle is attached to the tip of the connection cable 22. The OBD2 connector is also called a failure diagnosis connector, is connected to the ECU of the vehicle, and outputs various vehicle information.

The other end of the connection cable 22 is provided with a connector terminal 25 for connection to a socket opening 24 provided on the side surface of the case body 2 of the radar detector 1. It is made to be removable. Of course, the connection cable 22 may be directly connected to the radar detector 1.

By connecting the connector terminal 23 attached to the connection cable 22 and the OBD2 connector on the vehicle main body side, the control unit 18 acquires various vehicle information every 0.5 seconds. This vehicle information includes, for example, vehicle speed, engine speed, engine load factor, throttle degree, ignition timing, percentage of remaining fuel, intake manifold pressure, intake air amount (MAF), injection opening time, and engine cooling water temperature. (cooling water temperature), temperature of air taken into the engine (intake air temperature), air temperature outside the vehicle (outside air temperature), amount of remaining fuel in the fuel tank (remaining fuel amount), fuel flow rate, instantaneous fuel consumption, accelerator opening, There is turn signal information (operation (ON/OFF) of left and right turn signals), brake opening degree, steering wheel rotation angle information, etc.

The control unit 18 is a computer equipped with a CPU, ROM, RAM, non-volatile memory, I/O, etc., and is connected to each of the above-mentioned units, and is connected to various input devices (touch panel 6, GPS receiver 13, microwave receiver 14). , wireless receiver 15, etc.), and outputs a predetermined alarm/message using output devices (display 5, speaker 16, etc.). These basic configurations can be basically the same as conventional ones. For example, for audio output, audio PCM data is stored on an EEPROM, which is a non-volatile memory, and the control unit 18 reproduces this PCM data and outputs audio from the speaker 16.

The functions of the radar detector 1 of this embodiment are realized by being stored in the EEPROM of the control unit 18 as a program executed by the computer that is the control unit 18, and executed by the computer included in the control unit 18. Functions realized by the computer by the program included in the control unit 18 include a GPS log function, a standby screen display function, a map display function, a GPS alarm function, a radar wave alarm function, a radio alarm function, and the like.

The GPS log function is a function in which the control unit 18 associates the current position detected by the GPS receiver 13 with the detected time and speed (vehicle speed) every second and stores it in a nonvolatile memory as a position history. This position history is recorded, for example, in NMEA format.

The standby screen display function is a function that displays a predetermined standby screen on the display 5. FIG. 19A shows an example of a standby screen, which shows the speed, latitude, longitude, and altitude of the own vehicle detected by the GPS receiver 13.

The map display function is a function that accesses the database 19 based on the current position detected by the GPS receiver 13, reads out and displays the map data stored therein, as shown in FIG. 19(b). In addition, the map display function searches for warning targets around the current location based on the location information stored in the database 19, and if there are warning targets around, displays the warning target at the corresponding position on the map. It also has a function to display information (target icon 112, etc.) in an overlapping manner. The specific display mode is as follows.

The control unit 18 displays the map in the main display area R1 on almost the entire surface of the display 5 so that the traveling direction of the vehicle always faces upward. The control unit 18 displays the map so that the lower center of the main display area R1 is the current vehicle position, and displays the vehicle icon 111 at the current position.

The control unit 18 displays status information in a status area R2 set above the main display area R1. The status information displayed in status area R2 is, from the left, the current time 121 (in the figure, "15:10"), the GPS radio reception level display icon 122 (in the figure, three straight lines of different lengths are arranged in parallel) maximum reception level), no-parking area icon 123 (displayed when in the most important parking area or within the most important parking area), reception sensitivity mode display icon 124 indicating the radar reception sensitivity (in the figure, "SE", the highest sensitivity) ), vehicle speed 125 ("30 km/h" in the figure), and magnetic compass 126. The status area R2 is a transparent area and is arranged using a layer above that of the main display area R1. As a result, even within the status area R2, the map located below can be visually recognized at locations where status information is not displayed.

The control unit 18 displays current scale information (reduced scale) in a scale display area R3 set on the left side of the main display area R1. The scale assumes that the own vehicle position is 0 m, and displays the distance from the own vehicle position to the vertically intermediate position of main area R1 ("500" in the figure) and the distance to the upper position ("1000" in the figure) do. The unit is "m". When the control unit 18 detects that the main display area R1 has been touched twice consecutively, it displays a map scale change button at a predetermined position in the main display area R1 (a position along the scale display area R3) (as shown in the figure). (omitted), the map scale is changed according to the touch on the map scale change button. That is, the control unit 18 changes the scale of the map displayed in the main display area R1 according to the changed map scale, and also changes the scale information displayed in the scale display area R3.

During execution of the standby screen display function as shown in FIG. 19(a), the control unit 18 detects one touch on the display 5 and displays a menu screen. When the control unit 18 detects that a screen switching button prepared in the menu screen is touched, the control unit 18 switches to a map display function as shown in FIG. 19(b). Similarly, when the control unit 18 detects one touch on the display 5 while executing the map display function, the control unit 18 displays a menu screen. When the control unit 18 detects that a screen switching button prepared on the menu screen is touched, it performs a process of switching to the standby screen display function.

During the execution of the standby screen display function and the map display function (hereinafter these functions are collectively referred to as standby functions), the control unit 18 controls the GPS alarm function, radar wave alarm function, and wireless alarm function according to an event that occurs. It executes processing to realize each function such as an alarm function, and returns to the original standby function processing when the processing of the function is completed. The priority of each function is set in the order of radar wave warning function, radio warning function, and GPS warning function from the highest.

The GPS alarm function is a process that is executed at predetermined time intervals (1 second intervals) based on events from a timer included in the control unit 18. This process calculates the distance between the two from the latitude and longitude of the warning target stored in the database 19 and the latitude and longitude of the current position detected by the GPS receiver 13, and when the calculated distance reaches a predetermined approach distance, the display is displayed. A GPS alarm display 130 (schematic diagram of the alarm target, remaining distance, etc.), which is an alarm screen as shown in FIG. This is the process of outputting.

These warning targets include drowsy driving accident points, speed measurement devices (radar type, loop coil type, H system, LH system, phototube type, mobile type, etc.), speed limit switching points, enforcement areas, inspection areas, parking monitoring. Area, N system, traffic monitoring system, intersection monitoring point, red light prevention system, police station, accident-prone area, vehicle-targeting area, sharp/continuous curves (expressway), branching/merging point (expressway), ETC Advance lane guidance (expressways), service areas (expressways), parking areas (expressways), highway oasis (expressways), smart interchanges (expressways), PA/SA gas stations (expressways), tunnels (expressways) roads), highway radio reception areas (expressways), prefectural border announcements, roadside stations, viewpoint parking, etc., and type information of these objects, latitude and longitude information indicating their positions, and a schematic diagram displayed on the display 5. Alternatively, photo data and audio data are stored in the database 19 in association with each other.

FIG. 20(a) shows a display example of the radar wave warning function. This radar wave warning function is activated when the microwave receiver 14 detects a signal corresponding to a microwave in a frequency band emitted from a speed measuring device (such as a mobile radar (hereinafter simply referred to as "radar")). This is an alarm function that displays a GPS alarm display 131, which is an alarm screen, on the display 5 and outputs an alarm sound from the speaker 16. For example, when microwaves in the microwave frequency band emitted by a radar are detected by the microwave receiver 14, a schematic diagram or photograph of the radar stored in the database 19 is displayed as shown in FIG. 20(b). At the same time, it reads out the voice data stored in the database 19 and says, ``Radar.'' Be careful of speed. ” is output from the speaker 16. The displayed distance may be, for example, a distance estimated from the electric field strength.

The wireless alarm function is a function that issues an alarm when the wireless receiver 15 receives radio waves emitted by an emergency vehicle or the like so as not to interfere with the vehicle's movement. Radio alarm functions include enforcement radio, car location radio, digital radio, special small radio, police radio, police telephone, police activity radio, towing radio, helicopter radio, fire helicopter radio, fire radio, emergency radio, and highway radio. , scans the frequencies of security radios, etc., and when a radio signal is received at the scanned frequency, a schematic diagram indicating that a radio signal corresponding to the frequency has been received stored in the database 19 for each radio type is displayed as an alarm screen. In addition to displaying the information on the display 5, the audio data stored in the database 19 for each wireless type is read out, and the speaker 16 outputs a warning voice indicating the wireless type. For example, if you receive a police radio signal, it will say, ``This is a police radio signal. Be careful of speed. ” is output.

[Standby screen display function]
The control unit 18 also causes the display 5 to display a standby screen when no information is input from various input devices or input from the user, that is, in a standby state. The control unit 18 extracts the individuality information for each boarding date stored on the EEPROM, incorporates it into a predetermined standby screen format, and outputs it as a standby screen unique to the boarding day.

FIG. 3 shows an example of a standby screen on which such personality information for the boarding date is displayed. The standby screen 50 shown in FIG. 3 is roughly divided into an upper region R1 and a lower region R2, each of which displays individual information.

In the upper part, first, "2011 3/26 SAT 17:58" is displayed as date information 51 of the boarding date. The date information of the boarding date includes the year, month, day, day of the week, and time. The control unit 18 obtains the current time expressed in year, month, day, hour, minute, and second as measured by the real-time clock 39, and refers to a calendar 40 (FIG. 4), which will be described later, stored on the EEPROM. The day of the week is acquired and displayed on the standby screen 50 as date information 51.

Next, next to the date information 51 of the boarding date, Rokuyo 52 of the boarding date is displayed as one of the boarding date's individual information. Rokuyo consists of six types: Sakisho, Tomobiki, Sakime, Butsumetsu, Taian, and Akakuchi, and each day has its own unique fortune and misfortune. Therefore, compared to inorganic information such as the date information 51, the user can have some kind of impression or emotion regarding the boarding date. In Figure 3, "Daian" on the Rokuyo is shown as an example, and Daian is said to be the most auspicious day of the Rokuyo. Therefore, a user who sees the unique information of the boarding date, such as "Daian", can sense that the boarding date is different from at least the days before and near the boarding date.

Below the date information 51 and the six days of the month 52 on the standby screen 50, 72 days of boarding date 53 are displayed as one of the individual information of the boarding date. The Seventy-Nine Seasons is a type of calendar devised in China, in which each year is divided into 24 equal parts, each of which is divided into three equal five-day periods: the first month, second month, and last month. be. Each climate is given a name that indicates changes in weather, temperature, and flora and fauna. For example, the first sign of the 24 solar terms, ``First Day of Spring'', is called ``East Wind Thawing'' (the east wind begins to thaw the thick ice). Also, for example, the second event of the 24 solar terms, ``Summer Solstice,'' is named ``Iris Flowers.'' From the names of these 72 weather, the user can get a sense of the seasonal changes on the boarding date.

In FIG. 3, as an example, the 72nd calendar 53 "Cherry Blossom Start" is displayed. Many of the names of the 72 candidates are difficult to understand on their own, so it is best to display a simple explanation together to make it easier for the user to understand. In FIG. 3, the explanatory text "This is when the cherry blossoms begin to bloom" is displayed next to "Cherry blossoms begin to bloom." To make it easier to understand the names and descriptions of the 72 candidates, this information is displayed in a square frame.

In FIG. 3, an image 54 corresponding to the 72 candidates is displayed on the right side of the 72 candidates 53 displayed as text information. Specifically, an image of cherry blossoms corresponding to the 72nd season's "start of cherry blossoms" is displayed. Since the image of cherry blossoms is an image that is deeply associated with "Sakura Shikka" which means "when cherry blossoms begin to bloom", the user can easily and clearly understand the meaning of "Sakura Shikka".

The information on the 6th day of the month 52 and the 72nd day of the year 53, which are individual information for the boarding date, is stored in the form of a calendar 40 on the EEPROM, as shown in FIG. That is, information on the 6th day of the month 52 and the 72nd day of the month 53, and the image 54 related to the 72nd day of the month are stored in association with information regarding the year, month, and day of the day on which the individuality information is to be displayed.

The control unit 18 obtains the current date from the real-time clock 39, refers to the calendar 40 stored in the EEPROM, and determines the date and day of the week that correspond to the current date, that is, information on the day on which the personality information should be displayed. , Rokuyo 52 and Seventy-two Days 53 are extracted, and these pieces of information are incorporated into the format of the standby screen and displayed on the display 5 as the standby screen 50.

Returning to FIG. 3, in the lower area R2 of the standby screen 50, traffic accident level information 57 on the boarding date is displayed as an example of individuality information to make the user aware of the individuality of the boarding date and to help the user drive safely. We are calling for your attention.

In the example of FIG. 3, the traffic accident level information 57 includes a comprehensive traffic accident caution level 58a on the boarding date, an item-by-item traffic accident occurrence level 59, and an explanatory text 58b. The traffic accident caution level 58a on the boarding date is placed above the lower region R2 so that it is the first thing the user sees. The explanatory text 58b is placed next to it. Furthermore, the traffic accident occurrence level 59 for each item is arranged below the lower region R2. In other words, a user who first looks at the overall traffic accident caution level 58 on the boarding date can easily and accurately grasp the data by further looking at the explanatory text 58b and the detailed item-by-item traffic accident occurrence level 59. It looks like this.

The overall traffic accident caution level is displayed in three levels depending on the level, allowing the user to understand the traffic accident caution level at a glance. More specifically, if the traffic accident caution level is lower than the first judgment level, the rectangle placed to the right of the text "Accident Caution Level" will turn green, and if the traffic accident caution level is lower than the first judgment level, it will turn green; If it is between the second judgment level and the first judgment level), it is displayed in yellow, and if it is higher than the second judgment level, it is displayed in red. In FIG. 3, a medium green rectangle is displayed.

In the example of FIG. 3, the traffic accident occurrence level 59 by item arranged below the lower area R2 of the standby screen 50 includes monthly evaluation 59a, day of the week evaluation 59b, time of day evaluation 59c, area evaluation 59d, and prefecture evaluation. There are six items: 59e and speed evaluation 59f.

An indicator is placed for each item to display the level of traffic accident occurrence. Specifically, the indicator is a vertically long rectangle, and as the area of the colored bar increases from the bottom to the top of the rectangle, it is expressed that the traffic accident caution level increases. At the same time, the color of the bar changes depending on the traffic accident caution level.

Specifically, the bar will be displayed in green if the traffic accident caution level is low, yellow if it is medium, and red if it is high. In the example of FIG. 3, the day of the week evaluation 59b and prefecture evaluation 59a, which have a low level, are colored green, the monthly evaluation 59a and speed evaluation 59f, which have a medium level, are colored yellow, and the time period evaluation 59c, which has a high level, is colored yellow. It is colored red. The user can understand at a glance whether the level is high or low based on the color, and can further understand the detailed level based on the area of the colored part of the indicator.

The explanatory text 58b displays a text that explains the accident caution level on the boarding day. In Figure 3, the sentence ``Although the accident caution level is medium, this is a month with many accidents.Please be careful.'' In other words, after explaining the comprehensive traffic accident caution level 58a, the content includes an explanation of noteworthy points in the traffic accident caution level 59 for each item.

The above-mentioned traffic accident caution levels 59a to 59f for each item are determined by the control unit 18 extracting the scores corresponding to the boarding date conditions from the evaluation table of the traffic accident occurrence level as shown in FIG. 5(a). This is what is displayed. This traffic accident occurrence level evaluation table is stored on the EEPROM. The evaluation table for the traffic accident occurrence level is based on the number of past traffic accidents in 1. ~6. It is created by classifying and converting it into relative values according to the conditions shown below, and calculating the points. Table 1. ~6. The conditions shown correspond to items 59a to 59f, respectively. Below is the table 1. ~6. We will explain the various conditions.

1. Accident level evaluation by month The number of accidents occurring in each month from January to December is converted into a relative value and the evaluation score for each month is calculated.

2. Accident level evaluation by day of the week The number of accidents occurring on each day of the week from Sunday to Saturday is converted into a relative value, and the evaluation score for each day of the week is determined.

3. Evaluation of accident level by time zone The number of traffic accidents occurring every two hours from 0:00 to 24:00 is converted into a relative value, and the evaluation score for each time zone is determined.

4. Accident level evaluation in accident-prone areas A score of 5 will be added for accident-prone areas published by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism and the National Police Agency.

5. Accident level evaluation per 100,000 population The number of accidents per 100,000 population in each prefecture is calculated, and a score of 1 to 5 is assigned for each 10th place in the number of accidents. The higher the number of occurrences, the higher the score.

6. Accident level evaluation based on speed The speed is divided into two levels for both local roads and expressways, and evaluation points are assigned to each. Specifically, on general roads, a speed of 60 km/h to 69 km/h is evaluated as 2.5 points, and a speed of 70 km/h or more is evaluated as 5 points. On expressways, speeds between 105 km/h and 120 km/h will be evaluated as 2.5 points, and speeds of 121 km/h or higher will be evaluated as 5 points.

The control unit 18 performs the above 1. ~6. From the evaluation table, extract the evaluation points that correspond to the boarding date conditions. In the example shown in FIG. 3, evaluation scores are extracted under the following conditions.
Table 1. (Monday): March Table 2. (Day of the week): Saturday Table 3. (Time zone): 16:00 to 18:00 Table 4. (Area): Outside the accident-prone area Table 5. (Prefectures): 32nd worst prefectures Table 6. (Speed): Highway 110km/h

Specifically, Table 1. For, the evaluation score corresponding to the current month obtained by the real-time clock 39 is extracted. Table 2. , the evaluation score corresponding to the current day of the week obtained from the calendar 40 is extracted. Table 3. , the evaluation score for the time period corresponding to the current time obtained from the real-time clock 39 is extracted. Table 4. Regarding, if the current position acquired from the GPS receiver 13 corresponds to an accident-prone area, a score of 5 is extracted. Table 5. , the evaluation score of the prefecture in which the current position is located, obtained from the GPS receiver 13, is extracted. Table 6. , the type of expressway or general road is determined from the current position obtained from the GPS receiver 13, and the evaluation score corresponding to the speed of the vehicle obtained from the acceleration sensor 37 is extracted.

Next, the control unit 18 determines the level of the evaluation score for each extracted item. Specifically, the level is determined as high, medium, or low according to the individual level evaluation table shown in FIG. 5(b). This individual level evaluation table is stored on the EEPROM. If the evaluation score is 4 to 5, it is determined that the level is high, if the evaluation score is 2.1 to 3.9, it is determined that the level is medium, and if the evaluation score is 1 to 2, it is determined that the level is low.

For each item 59a to 59f, the control unit 18 increases or decreases the area of the colored portion of the indicator according to the extracted evaluation score, and further colors it in a color according to the determined level of high, medium, or low, and displays the screen on the standby screen. 50.

The control unit 18 further integrates the evaluation scores of the extracted items 59a to 59f, and determines the level of the total score. Specifically, the level is determined as high, medium, or low according to the comprehensive level evaluation table shown in FIG. 5(c). This comprehensive level evaluation table is also stored on the EEPROM. If the evaluation score is 21 to 30, it is determined that the level is high, if the evaluation score is 11 to 20, it is determined that the level is medium, and if the evaluation score is 1 to 10, it is determined that the level is low.

The control unit 18 causes the overall accident caution level 58a to be displayed on the standby screen 50 in a color depending on whether the determined level is large, medium, or small. Further, an explanatory text 58b corresponding to the determined level is generated and displayed on the standby screen 50.

In this way, an example of the standby screen 50 that the control unit 18 displays on the display 5 has been described, but the control unit 18 displays the screen every predetermined time, for example, for about 20 seconds, so that a lot of individual information can be seen by the user. The individuality information to be displayed on the display 5 is changed each time.

FIG. 6 shows moon phases 55a, moon phase 55b, tides 55c, and moon image 55d on the boarding date as another example of individuality information to be displayed on the standby screen 50. The waxing and waning of the moon, the age of the moon, and the ebb and flow of the tides change daily on a cycle of about 29 days, giving us a sense of change in time.

There are four types of moon phases 55a: new moon, first quarter moon, full moon, and last quarter moon, and they change with a cycle of about 29 days. In the example of FIG. 6, the lower chord is displayed.

The lunar age 55b represents the time elapsed from the time when the ecliptic longitude of the moon and the sun are equal, and it varies in units of days from approximately 0 to 29, roughly in conjunction with the waxing and waning of the moon. In the example of FIG. 6, a lunar age of 21.3 is displayed.

Tides 55c represent changes in sea level height, and there are five types: spring tide, middle tide, neap tide, long tide, and young tide. It is roughly linked to the waxing and waning of the moon 55a, and changes every 29 days. In the example of FIG. 6, the middle tide is displayed.

The moon image 55d is a moon image corresponding to the displayed moon age 55b. In the example of FIG. 6, a waning moon corresponding to a lunar age of 21.3 is displayed.

FIG. 7 shows anniversary information 56a and an anniversary image 56b as another example of individuality information to be displayed on the standby screen 50. The anniversary information 56a displays information on anniversaries such as public holidays established by public institutions, and anniversaries created by companies and industry groups based on puns on dates. In the example in Figure 7, based on the pun on "26 (Furo)", the text information "Today is a pun on Bath Day," which is set on the 26th of every month, is displayed. has been done.

The anniversary image 56b is an image related to the anniversary displayed in the anniversary information 56a. In the example of FIG. 7, a photo of an open-air bath related to the anniversary "Bath Day" is displayed.

The data of the moon phases 55a, the moon phase 55b, the tides 55c, the moon image 55d, the anniversary information 56a, and the anniversary image 56b are stored on the EEPROM as well as the data of the Rokuyo 52 and the 72nd calendar 53. It is stored in the form of a calendar 40.

FIG. 8 shows an example in which an item image 60 is displayed on the standby screen 50 together with personality information on the boarding date. The item image 60 is an image that expresses a change in the state of a predetermined item using an illustration or a photograph. In the example of FIG. 8, the growth of Margaret, which is a gardening item, is illustrated.

The data of the item image 60 is stored on the EEPROM, but by preparing a plurality of images whose states change step by step for one item and switching and displaying them at predetermined time intervals, the item image 60 is stored in the EEPROM. expresses the state change of.

In the case of Margaret shown in the example of FIG. 8, images are prepared showing each state of sowing, germination, growth, bud, and flowering. FIG. 8(a) is an illustration of a state in which two leaves have grown. FIG. 8(b) is an illustration of the flower with buds. FIG. 8(c) is an illustration of the flowering state. In addition, there are several illustrations depicting detailed state changes, such as the four-leaf state, the state where leaves have grown and the stem has grown, etc.

FIG. 9 shows an image of a high-rise building, which is a construction item, as another example of the item image 60 displayed on the standby screen 50. In FIG. 9(a), an image showing a groundbreaking ceremony, which is the initial stage of construction of a high-rise building, is displayed. In FIG. 9(b), an image of a completed high-rise building is displayed, which is the completion stage of high-rise building construction. In addition, there are multiple images showing detailed changes in condition, such as images of foundation work being carried out and images of walls being painted.

The images of the gardening items and construction items described above are switched on a daily or hourly basis. Alternatively, the illustrations are switched every time the running time exceeds a predetermined time. Also, change depending on the time required for actual cultivation and construction. For an item that requires a long time, such as the construction of a high-rise building, it is set so that 10 days pass in one hour in real life, and the display is shortened to about half a year in total. Regarding the cultivation of Margaret, it is set so that half a day passes in one hour in real life, and the display is abbreviated. Alternatively, the illustration is switched when the distance traveled exceeds a predetermined distance. In the case of building a high-rise building, one day passes for every 50 km traveled, and in the case of growing marguerites, one day passes for every 10 km traveled.

In addition to the above-mentioned Margaret and skyscrapers, various item images 60 are stored on the EEPROM. The user can select an item to be displayed on the standby screen from among the stored items.

As shown in FIG. 10(a), when no item to be displayed is selected, the item image 60 is not displayed on the standby screen 50, and instead the message ``Press the item button to select an item and start.'' A message 64 prompting the user to set items is displayed.

At the bottom of the message 64, an item selection button 61 is displayed. When the user selects the item selection button 61 via the touch panel 6, the control unit 18 displays an item list 65 shown in FIG. 10(b) on the standby screen 50 instead of the message 64.

The item list 65 lists items stored on the EEPROM. In the example of FIG. 10(b), "high-rise building", "tower", and "bridge" are displayed as construction items, and "margaret", "rose", "tomato", "cucumber", and "gardening item" are displayed. "Eggplant" is displayed.

When the user selects one of the items and further selects the item display start button 62 displayed to the right of the item selection button 61, the display of the selected item image 60 on the standby screen 50 is started.

Specifically, the control unit 18 acquires the image of the selected item stored on the EEPROM and displays it on the standby screen 50. A plurality of images are prepared for each item depending on the stage of state change, and information on the display order and display time of each image is also stored in the EEPROM. The control means first acquires the first image and displays it on the standby screen 50 based on the display order information. Furthermore, the control means obtains the time from the real-time clock 39, and when the display time of the first image has elapsed, the control means obtains the second image from the EEPROM and displays it on the standby screen 50 in place of the first image. The third and subsequent images are also sequentially displayed based on the display order and display time information.

If the user wishes to stop displaying the item image 60, select the item display reset button 63 displayed to the right of the item display start button 62. The control unit 18 stops displaying the item image 60 and instead displays a message 64 prompting item settings on the standby screen.

[Event message display function]
In the above, the function of displaying the personality information stored in advance on the EEPROM on the standby screen 50 has been explained, but the personality information includes information about the user's personal event that occurs on the boarding date, which is input by the user. Also included. The control unit 18 accepts input of such a user's personal event and stores the information on the EEPROM. Further, on the boarding day on which an event occurs, a message regarding the event is displayed on the display 5 as individual information on the boarding day.

(Input event)
First, the event input operation will be explained. An event input button is provided on the menu screen (not shown) of the radar detector 1, and when the user selects the event input button, the radar detector 1 shifts to the event input mode. In the event input mode, the control unit 18 causes the display 5 to display various event input screens. On various event input screens, the control unit 18 receives input of various information such as the type of event and the date of occurrence from the user. That is, the control unit 18 acts as an event input receiving means.

Specifically, first, as shown in FIG. 11, a title selection screen 70 is displayed that accepts input of the event type. In the center of the title selection screen 70, buttons 70a to 70f each having an event name written thereon are displayed.

Among the buttons 70a to 70f indicating the event type, the driver's license 70a means the renewal date of the driver's license. The vehicle inspection certificate 70b means the expiration date of the vehicle inspection certificate. The qualification 70c means the renewal deadline date of various qualifications and membership renewal deadlines. The voluntary insurance card 70d means the expiration date of various voluntary insurance cards such as compulsory automobile liability insurance and non-life insurance. The birthday 70e means the birthday of the user or someone close to the user. Others 70f means an event occurrence date that is optionally input by the user in addition to the event type described above.

When the user selects one of the buttons 70a to 70f and further selects the OK button 76 displayed on the bottom right side of the title selection screen 70, the event type is determined, and a detailed input screen corresponding to each event is then displayed. Transition to. Note that, in order to cancel the selected buttons 70a to 70f, the user selects the return button 75 displayed at the bottom left side of the screen.

Note that the buttons 70a to 70f indicating event types can be changed to names that are easier for the user to understand. Alternatively, the user can also add a new button with any name.

When the driver's license 70a is selected on the title selection screen 70, the control unit 18 next displays a driver's license expiration date input screen 71 (hereinafter also simply referred to as the expiration date input screen 71) shown in FIG. let

A driver's license must be renewed within a two-month renewal period from one month before the birthday of the year of expiration to one month after the birthday. Therefore, in the center of the expiration date input screen 71, input fields 71a to 71c are provided for appropriately displaying the validity period of this driver's license.

At the top of the expiration date input screen 71, an update date input field 71a is provided which is the start date of the update period. An expiration date input field 71b, which is the end date of the renewal period, is provided below the update date input field 71a.

Further, below the expiration date input field 71b, there is provided a next valid period input field 71c for inputting the valid period until the next update. There are three types of driver's licenses: green license, blue license, and gold license, each of which has a different validity period of three years or five years. By inputting the validity period according to the type of license in the next validity period input field 71c, the control unit 18 can input the next validity period without the user inputting the renewal date and expiration date. Calculate the appropriate update period from the above and display the message.

Note that the number of pages 71e is displayed on the upper right side of the expiration date input screen 71, and a page forwarding button 71d is further displayed on the left side thereof. In the example of FIG. 12, it is displayed that the total number of pages is 2 pages. In this case, the page can be moved by operating the page forward button 71d.

A specific input operation on the expiration date input screen 71 will be explained using the update date input field 71a as an example. First, when the user selects the "update date" button displayed on the left side of the column, the control unit 18 displays a character input screen 72 shown in FIG. 13.

In the center of the character input screen 72, character keys 72a including the 50 hiragana syllables, dakuten, handakuten, and Arabic numerals 0 to 9 are arranged. Characters are input by the user selecting the input key 72a. Note that the characters include numbers.

A character display bar 72b on which characters input by the user are displayed is provided at the top of the screen, allowing the user to confirm the characters input.

When entering the year, month, and day of the update date, a message "Please enter the year in four digits of the Western calendar" is first displayed on the character input screen 72, although not shown. The user inputs the year of the update date using Arabic numerals 0 to 9 in the character keys 72a. Check the character display bar 72b, and if the input is correct, select the enter button 76. If you wish to correct the input, select the correction button 78 displayed to the left of the enter button 76. In this case, the correction button 78 serves as a so-called "Back Space key." That is, each time the correction button 78 is pressed, the last character among the input characters is deleted.

When you finish entering the year, a message "Please enter the month in two digits" will be displayed. Similarly to inputting the year, the user inputs the month of the update date using the character keys 72a. When you finish entering the month, the message "Please enter the day in two digits" will be displayed. In the same way as inputting the year and month, the user inputs the date of the update date using the character keys 72a. Note that when inputting the year, month, and day, the character keys 72a are set so that input of characters other than numbers is not accepted.

When all the year, month, and date inputs are completed, the control unit 18 displays the expiration date input screen 71 of FIG. 12 again. The date input by the user is reflected and displayed in the column to the right of the "Update Date" button in the update date input field 71a.

Similarly, for inputting the expiration date input field 71b and the next valid period input field 71c, select the "Expiration date" button displayed on the left side of the field and enter a number on the displayed character input screen 72. conduct. Input in the next valid period input field 71c is similarly performed by selecting the "Next valid period" button displayed on the left side of the field and entering numbers on the displayed character input screen 72.

If you want to delete the entered content, select the button located on the left side of any of the input fields 71a to 71c, and then select the delete button 77 displayed at the bottom left of the screen. will erase the input contents. If you wish to correct the entered content, select the button located on the left side of any of the input fields 71a to 71c, and then select the correction button 78 displayed at the bottom right of the screen. When the correction button 78 is selected, the control means displays the character input screen 72 shown in FIG. 13 again and accepts input of the correct date.

When the expiration date input is completed, select the OK button 76 displayed on the right side at the bottom of the screen. When the enter button 76 is selected, the control unit 18 stores the input data in the EEPROM.

When birthday 70e is selected on title selection screen 70 in FIG. 11, control unit 18 subsequently displays birthday input screen 73 shown in FIG. 14.

The birthday input screen 73 accepts input of name and birthday, and selection of a message to be displayed on the birthday. On the birthday input screen 73, ten input fields are provided so that the birthdays of multiple people can be input. Each field includes a name display field 73a where the input name is displayed, a birthday display field 73b where the input birthday is displayed, and a selected message display field where the number of the selected message is displayed. 73c is provided.

The name display field 73a displays buttons with input field numbers 1 to 10 when no name is entered.

First, the specific input operation for name and birthday will be explained. From among the 10 input fields, from among input fields 1 to 10, the button on which the number of the field in which you wish to input is displayed is selected via the touch panel 6. When the button is selected, the control unit 18 displays a character input screen 72 shown in FIG. 13, and accepts input of the name and date of the birthday of the person inputting the date of birth.

First, a mode is entered for entering a name, and although not shown, a message "Please enter your name" is displayed on the character entry screen 72. The input operation on the character input screen 72 is similar to the input of the license expiration date described above, but in the name input mode, all the character keys 72a are set to be usable.

After inputting hiragana, kanji conversion can be performed by selecting the conversion button 79 located at the bottom left of the screen. Since the converted characters are displayed on the character display bar 72b at the top of the screen, the user can input the characters while checking the character conversion.

When the name input is completed, select the enter button 76 displayed on the lower right side of the screen. Note that if the user does not wish to input a name, the user selects the enter button 76 without inputting the name.

When the selection of the OK button is detected, the mode shifts to a mode for inputting the date of birth. Although not shown, a message "Please enter the month of your birthday in two digits" is displayed on the character input screen 72. The user inputs the month of his/her birthday using the character keys 72a. Detects input of the month, then displays the message ``Please enter the day of your birthday in two digits.'' Note that when inputting the month and day of a birthday, the character keys 72a are set so that input of characters other than numbers is not accepted.

As described above, when the input of the name and birthday is detected on the character input screen 72, the control unit 18 displays the birthday input screen 73 of FIG. 14 again. The name display field 73a displays the name entered on the character input screen 72 instead of the field number, and the birthday input field 73b also displays the birthday entered on the character input screen 72.

Next, the operation for selecting a message to be displayed on a birthday will be explained. First, on the birthday input screen 73, the user selects the name display field 73a, which is the field in which he wishes to select a message, from the input fields 1 to 10 in which the name and birthday have already been entered. Furthermore, select the message button 80 displayed at the bottom right of the screen. When detecting selection of the message button 80, the control unit 18 displays a message selection screen 74 shown in FIG. 15.

The message selection screen 74 is provided with a message selection field 74a that displays various messages M1 to M4 related to birthdays. Messages M1-M4 are stored on EEPROM. A message number field 74b is provided to the left of the message selection field 74a, and displays buttons with respective message numbers M1 to M4 written thereon. Messages M1 to M3 are general-purpose messages celebrating birthdays. The message M4 is set so that when the actual message is displayed, the name entered on the birthday input screen is incorporated into the "○○" part at the beginning.

The user selects the button corresponding to the message number desired to be displayed among the messages M1 to M4, and selects the enter button 76 displayed on the lower right side of the screen. For example, when message M2 is selected, control unit 18 stores message M2 together with name and birthday information in EEPROM. Furthermore, the birthday input screen 73 of FIG. 14 is displayed again.

A selected message display field 73c is provided next to the birthday input field 73b of each field, and the message number selected on the message selection screen 74 is displayed. The message number M2 is displayed in the selected message display column of column 3. Note that in the default state, message number M1 is set and displayed in the selected message display field 73c.

Now, returning to the message selection screen 74 in FIG. 15, an original message display field 74c is provided below the existing messages M1 to M4 stored in the EEPROM to display an original message created by the user. There is. In the message number field 74b to the right of the original message display field 74c, a button labeled "Original" indicating that the message is an original message is displayed instead of the message number.

If the user wants to create an original message instead of selecting existing messages M1 to M4, the user selects the "Original" button in the message number field 74b. By selecting the "Original" button, the control unit 18 displays a character input screen 72 shown in FIG. 13.

On the character input screen 72 in FIG. 13, the user can input an original message within a specified number of characters. Similar to inputting a name, the user sends a message using the character keys 72a, and selects the conversion button 79 as necessary to convert hiragana to kanji. Input and conversion are performed while checking the contents displayed on the character display bar 72b.

When inputting the original message is completed, select button 76. The control unit 18 stores the original message in the EEPROM and displays the message selection screen 74 of FIG. 15 again. The content of the original message input on the character input screen 72 is displayed in the original message display field 74c of the message selection screen 74.

When you return from the character input screen 72 to the message selection screen 74, the "Original" button is selected, so by selecting the OK button 76 in that state, the original message you entered will be sent to your birthday. Determined as the message to be displayed.

The control unit 18 stores the original message together with the name and birthday information in the EEPROM. Furthermore, the birthday input screen 73 of FIG. 14 is displayed again. When the original message is selected, as shown in input field 1, "Ori" is displayed in the selected message display field 73c, indicating that the original message has been selected.

(Display message)
As described above, the user inputs an event. The control unit 18 stores the input information in the EEPROM, and causes the display 5 to display a message according to the content of the event. The display mode of the message will be explained below.

FIG. 16 is a diagram showing how a message is displayed when a birthday is input as an event. When the event is a birthday, in order to surprise the user, instead of displaying the message content itself, a message notification button 90 is first pressed to notify the user of the existence of the message, as shown in FIG. 16(a). Display it on the screen.

The message notification button 90 has the word "message" surrounded by a frame, and is displayed in a conspicuous manner, such as flashing and emitting light. The message notification button 90 is always displayed on the screen including the standby screen after starting the radar detector 1 so that the user is aware of the existence of the message. However, it is displayed in the lower corner of the screen so as not to interfere with other functions of the radar detector 1.

When the user presses the message notification button 90, the control unit displays a message 91 saying "Happy Birthday" on the screen, as shown in FIG. 16(b). Like the message notification button 90, the message 91 is also displayed at the bottom of the screen so as not to interfere with other functions of the radar detector 1, but the message is displayed in colored letters to create a mood of celebrating the birthday. , place decorative characters, illustrations, etc. around the characters. Further, at the same time as the message 91 is displayed, the message is read out aloud.

Note that even if the user does not board a vehicle on the day of his or her birthday, if the user boards a vehicle within about one week thereafter, the message notification button 90 and message 91 are displayed. In this case, in consideration of the fact that the birthday has passed, a sentence such as "I'm a little late" is added and displayed in front of the message 91.

When a driver's license expiration date is input as an event, a message 91 is directly displayed without displaying a message notification button 90. Furthermore, the message is displayed not once but multiple times before and after the two-month update period.

As an example, if the license renewal period is from July 19th to September 19th, first, as shown in Figure 17, on July 10th, which is 10 days before the start date of the license renewal period, "July 19th The license renewal period will start from this day.Are you ready?'' message 91 is displayed.

The message 91 is displayed at the bottom of the screen so as not to interfere with other functions of the radar detector 1. The display timing is such that it is displayed multiple times at predetermined intervals, such as 30 minutes, so that it catches the user's attention. If the message cannot be displayed on the screen all at once, the characters are displayed as they flow from right to left.

Subsequently, on July 19th, which is the renewal start date, a message is displayed saying, ``The license renewal period runs from today to September 19th.Let's renew early.'' On August 19th, which is the base date for the renewal period, a message will be displayed saying, "There is only one month left in the renewal period. If you have not yet done so, please update as soon as possible." On September 19th, the end date of the update period, a message will be displayed saying "The update period ends today. Have you finished updating?" In addition, if the user does not board the flight on September 19th, the next time the user boards the flight, the message "The renewal period ends on September 19th. Have you completed the renewal?" will be displayed. let

[effect]
The present embodiment described above has the following effects.
(A) By causing the control unit 18 to display the personality information of the boarding date on the display 5 together with the boarding date of the vehicle, the user can see not only inorganic information such as the date of boarding, but also personality information specific to that day. You can see that the boarding day has a different personality from other days. Therefore, instead of mindlessly boarding a vehicle as if it were the same every day, the user feels a sense of freshness and surprise each time they board the vehicle, and is able to concentrate on boarding the vehicle. It can also be linked to safety.

(B) In the above-described embodiment, the standby screen displays information 52 on the 6th day of the year, 72nd day of the year 53, moon phase 55a, moon phase 55b, tide 55c, and anniversary information 56a as personal information on the boarding date. It was displayed at 50. This is information that shows characteristics that are different from other days on the boarding date, and for example, compared to inorganic information such as calendars and clocks that are difficult to perceive daily changes, users who see it The person has some kind of impression or emotion about the boarding day, and can give the impression that the boarding day is a special day that is different from other days.

Each of these pieces of information does not show features that are different from all other days after the boarding date, but it does show features that are different from at least the days surrounding the boarding date. It is a combination of information whose contents change in different units and at different cycles, and when combined, they create a synergistic effect, creating a deep individuality that is different from other days on the boarding day, and as a whole, it is a combination of information that changes with the change of seasons. The user can also experience major seasonal changes such as the following:

(C) Since many of the names of the 72 Cathedrals 53 are difficult to understand, we have also displayed comments that explain their meanings. This makes it easier for the user to understand the content, and also satisfies the user's intellectual curiosity.

(D) The control unit 18 switches the plurality of pieces of individuality information at predetermined time intervals and displays it on the standby screen 50, so that more information can be displayed, and the user can also recognize each piece of information. It becomes easier to do. Additionally, new information is displayed every time the user looks at the screen, giving the user a sense of freshness. In addition, vehicles are used as a means of transportation, and especially when it takes time to travel, it becomes boring and people tend to be less conscious of safe driving. However, every time a vehicle driver looks at the display while the vehicle is stopped, such as when waiting at a traffic light or in traffic jams, he or she can obtain a refreshing effect and increase awareness by seeing new information about the boarding date. You can tighten up and drive safely. In addition, the fellow passengers can also get an opportunity to have a conversation with the driver each time the information displayed on the standby screen 50 changes, and can help the driver feel refreshed.

(E) In this embodiment, the images 54 of the 72 candidates are displayed on the standby screen 50 together with the information of the 72 candidates 53. In addition, a corresponding moon image 55d was displayed along with information on the moon phases 55a and the moon age 55b. Furthermore, an anniversary image 56b was displayed together with the anniversary information 56a. In this way, by using the image showing the characteristics of the boarding date as the boarding date personality information, the user can intuitively sense the boarding date's personality in a short time. Furthermore, by using an image that corresponds to text information or is deeply connected to the content of the text information, the user can easily and clearly understand the individual information on the boarding date. By switching and displaying these images together with corresponding character information at predetermined time intervals, many images can be displayed, and the user can also easily recognize each image.

(F) The control unit 18 displays the traffic accident level information 57 on the boarding date on the standby screen 50 together with the above-mentioned personality information on the boarding date, so that traffic accident level information that is easily overlooked when displayed alone. It is possible to make the user strongly aware of this and increase the user's awareness of safe driving. Additionally, by viewing traffic accident level information on the standby screen while the vehicle is stopped due to traffic jams, you can resume driving with a renewed focus on safe driving if you have become lax after a long drive. .

(G) As the traffic accident level information 57, the traffic accident caution level 58 on the boarding date and the past traffic accident occurrence level 59 used to determine this traffic accident caution level are displayed together, so that the user can Since it is possible to easily understand the caution level and at the same time to understand the past performance that served as the basis for the caution level, it is possible to ensure reliability of the caution level on the boarding date.

(H) The traffic accident caution level 58 on the boarding date and the past traffic accident occurrence level 59 are displayed in red when the level is high, yellow when the level is medium, and green when the level is low. By displaying different colors depending on the level, the user can easily determine whether the level is high or low.

(I) The control unit 18 displays on the standby screen 50 a plurality of images corresponding to changes in the status of a predetermined item along with personality information on the boarding date by switching the images at predetermined time intervals to display the user on the standby screen 50. It can also increase interest in personal information on the boarding date. By using items that can predict the next change, such as gardening items such as flowers and vegetables, or construction items such as skyscrapers and bridges, you can evoke excitement not only for the boarding day but also for the next boarding day. be able to.

(J) The control unit 18 causes various event input screens to be displayed on the display 5, and serves as input reception means to accept input from the user on the date of occurrence of the event. Then, on the boarding date corresponding to the event occurrence date, a message regarding the event is displayed on the display 5 as the boarding date's individual information. This allows the user's personal anniversary, such as a birthday, to be registered as individual information on the boarding date, thereby giving the user a stronger impression that the boarding date is a special day. You can also use the system as a convenient reminder by entering important deadlines, such as driver's license renewal deadlines, as event dates. Furthermore, by inputting the birthday of the user's family or lover as an event, it can also be used as a means of surprising them.

(K) The control unit 18 displays the title selection screen 70 to accept the input of the event type from the user, and sends a message corresponding to the input event type to the boarding date corresponding to the event occurrence date. Display it on the display as information. As a result, the content of the message to be displayed may vary greatly depending on the type of event, such as birthday or license renewal date, but it is highly convenient because it allows appropriate messages to be displayed according to the nature of each event. can provide sex.

(L) When the user does not board the vehicle on the event occurrence date, the control unit 18 displays a message reflecting the progress of the event occurrence date on the next boarding date, so that, for example, The user can notice the progress of the event date, which is highly convenient. Also, if the event is a birthday, a message that was supposed to be notified on the day of the event, such as "I'm a little late, but happy birthday," can be displayed, with changes made as the event progresses. This gives the user a warmer feeling that is different from just a standard message, and can arouse the user's attachment to the system.

(M) When the event is the driver's license renewal deadline, the control unit displays a message informing the user of the renewal deadline before the renewal period starts, during the period, and after the period ends. This can reduce the possibility of forgetting to renew a driver's license. Furthermore, by changing the content of the message depending on the timing of display, it is possible to urge the user to prepare for renewing his or her driver's license, or to alert the user that the end of the renewal period is approaching.

(N) When the event is a birthday, instead of suddenly displaying a message on the display 5, a message notification button 90 is first displayed, and when the user selects this button, a message 91 is displayed, so that the user can It can be used as a means of presenting a surprise present by displaying a message at a desired timing, and is convenient for the user. Specifically, if a user who is a driver enters his lover's birthday as the event occurrence date, when he picks up his lover and puts him in the passenger seat, he selects a button and inputs his lover's birthday. By displaying a congratulatory message, you can surprise and delight your lover. Further, by always displaying the message notification button 90 until the user selects it, the user does not miss the timing to surprise the user, which is convenient for use.

[Other embodiments]
The present invention is not limited to the embodiments described above, but can also be configured in the following aspects.
(a) In the above embodiment, the year, month, day, and time were obtained using the battery-backed real-time clock 39 built into the radar detector 1, but the time values were obtained using a radio-controlled clock. It is preferable to automatically adjust the time to Japan Standard Time on a regular basis or obtain the time via GPS, a mobile phone network, the Internet, etc., so that the accurate current date and time can be used.

(b) Personal information on the boarding date was stored on the EEPROM built into the radar detector 1, and the control unit 18 acquired and displayed it according to a program, but it is not stored in a storage means such as an external server. , it may be acquired via a network.

(c) Personality information on the boarding date is not limited to what is described above. Information indicating characteristics of the boarding date that are different from other days can include information that can impress upon the user that the boarding date is a special day that is different from other days. For example, inorganic information such as calendars and clocks that are difficult to notice daily changes can be used as information that shows characteristics that can impress the user that the boarding date is a special day that is different from other days. It is preferable that the information be such that the user who sees it has some kind of impression or emotion regarding the boarding date. The features that are different from other days on the boarding date do not need to be different from all other days on the boarding date, for example, they may be different from at least the days before and after the boarding date.

Information indicating the characteristics of the boarding date that differs from other days may be composed of, for example, a single piece of information whose contents change on a daily basis, or a combination of multiple pieces of information whose contents change on a daily basis. It may be configured as follows. Further, for example, information indicating characteristics different from other days of the boarding day may be configured by combining a plurality of items whose contents change over a period longer than daily.

For example, it is preferable to provide a plurality of pieces of information each having different contents as the individual information on the boarding date. All of these pieces of information do not need to be information that changes on a daily basis; for example, they may be pieces of information whose contents change in mutually different units or cycles. As a result, the combination of a plurality of pieces of information as a whole constitutes a personality that is different from other days of the boarding date, and at the same time, each piece of information allows the user to experience large seasonal changes such as seasonal changes. As another example of such personality information, for example, the 24 solar terms may be displayed.

(d) Furthermore, it is preferable that the user customizes the individuality information to be displayed on the standby screen 50, in addition to the existing one, so that original individuality information can be displayed. In order to enable customization, it is preferable to provide a customization mode on the menu screen of the radar detector 1. The user's personal anniversary information includes, for example, information on wedding anniversaries. In this case, in the customization mode, it is preferable to register text information such as "Today is the XX year wedding anniversary" and the user's wedding photo as related images. It would be good to be able to specify the display timing and display frequency as well.

(e) In the embodiment described above, the boarding date and personality information are displayed on the standby screen 50, but this information is displayed not only on the standby screen but also immediately after the radar detector 1 is activated. It is best to display it on the initial screen. The initial screen here is a screen that is displayed after the manufacturer's logo, safety precautions, etc. that are displayed immediately after starting up the radar detector 1 are displayed. Since a user often activates the radar detector 1 when boarding a vehicle, by displaying personality information and traffic accident level information on the boarding date on the initial screen, these pieces of information become more visible to the user.

(f) Traffic accident level information on the boarding date may be displayed not only on the standby screen 50 but also on the initial screen when the radar detector 1 is activated. It is possible to impress upon the user the traffic accident level information before boarding the vehicle, thereby making the user aware of safe driving. In addition, by displaying personality information on the boarding date and traffic accident level information on both the initial screen and the standby screen 50, the information is displayed for a longer period of time, allowing the user to know the boarding date's personality and traffic accident level information. Information can make a stronger impression.

(g) In the embodiment described above, gardening items and construction items have been described as examples of items to be displayed on the standby screen 50, but the items are not limited to these. In addition, it is possible to use items whose state changes over a predetermined period of time through actions such as cultivation, crafting, or sewing. The breeding items include pets such as dogs and cats. Pet craft items include furniture and robots. Sewing items include dolls, clothes, etc.

(h) In the above-described embodiment, the item is displayed on the standby screen 50 together with other individuality information, but the item may be displayed alone on the display 5.

(i) The event types that the user can select are not limited to those displayed on the title selection screen 70 in FIG. 11. If the desired event is not found among the events prepared in advance, it is preferable to allow the user to register a new type of event in the customization mode. Furthermore, it is preferable to be able to register a message corresponding to the event and set the timing of message notification.

(j) On the message selection screen 74 in FIG. 15, if the desired one is not found among the existing messages M1 to M4, the user is allowed to enter an original message, but the existing messages M1 to M4 can be edited. You can do it like this. In that case, it is preferable to provide an edit button so that when the user selects the edit button and selects one of the message numbers, the mode shifts to the edit mode. Editing is preferably done on the character input screen 72 shown in FIG.

(k) In the above embodiment, when the event is the driver's license renewal deadline, a message is displayed before and after the renewal period, but in the same way, messages regarding the event are displayed before the event date for other events. It may be displayed. For example, by notifying the user of the event date one month before the birthday, the user can make careful preparations such as preparing presents, providing a high level of convenience to the user, and improving human relationships. I can help you do that.

Further, the message display before the event occurrence is not limited to once, but the message may be displayed at shorter intervals as the event occurrence date approaches, such as one month ago, ten days ago, five days ago, and the previous day. By shortening the interval, the user can intuitively understand that the event date is getting closer, and can also feel excited about the event. Note that whether such advance notice is necessary or not and the interval of advance notice may be set on the event input screen.

(l) In the above-described embodiment, a mode was described in which a message is displayed multiple times before and after the license renewal period, but when the license renewal is completed, no more messages are necessary. Therefore, the expiration date input screen 71 in FIG. 12 is provided with a column for inputting the procedure completion date, and when the user inputs the completion date, the control unit 18 may prevent the display of subsequent messages. good. Further, the next license renewal deadline may be automatically set based on the input of the next valid period 71c, and a similar message may be displayed during the next license renewal period.

(m) In the above-described embodiment, the message notification button 90 was displayed on the display 5 as an image button as shown in FIG. 16, but it may be provided as a physical button. For example, a message notification button 90 can be provided on a remote control device used to operate the radar detector 1.

Alternatively, as shown in FIG. 18, when the display 5 and work buttons 8 are arranged in front of the radar detector 1, a message notification button 90 may be arranged as one of the work buttons 8. .

When the message notification button 90 is a physical button, it is preferable to make the physical button emit light on the day the event occurs so that the user can reliably know the existence of the message.

(n) In the above-described embodiment, the radar detector 1 was used as an example to which the system of the present invention is applied, but the system can also be applied to other in-vehicle electronic devices such as a car navigation device. Furthermore, the present invention is not limited to in-vehicle electronic equipment, but can also be applied to clocks used indoors such as digital clocks, and home appliances equipped with displays. Further, by installing a program in electronic devices such as a PC or a smartphone to realize the functions of the control unit of the present invention, the present system can also be applied to these electronic devices.

1 Radar detector 2 Case body 3 Bracket 5 Display 6 Touch panel 7 Volume adjustment button 8 Work button 9 Card insertion slot 10 Memory card reader 11 Memory card 12 DC jack 13 GPS receiver 14 Microwave receiver 15 Wireless receiver 16 Speaker 18 Control unit 19 Database 22 Connection cable 23 Connector terminal 24 Socket port 25 Connector terminal 31 Lamp 32 Remote control receiver 33 Remote control 34 Infrared communication device 35 Mobile phone 36 Geomagnetic sensor 37 Acceleration sensor 38 Barometric pressure sensor 39 Real time clock 40 Calendar 50 Standby screen 51 Date information 52 Six days of the year 53 Seventy-two days of the year 54 Images of the seventy-two days of the year 55a Moon phases 55b Moon age 55c Tides 55d Moon images 56a Anniversary information 56b Anniversary images 57 Traffic accident level information 58a General Traffic accident caution level 58b Explanation 59 Traffic accident caution level by item 59a Monthly evaluation 59b Day of the week evaluation 59c Time of day evaluation 59d Area evaluation 59e Prefecture evaluation 59f Speed evaluation 60 Item image 61 Item selection button 62 Item display start button 63 Reset button 64 Message prompting item settings 65 Item list 70 Title selection screen 70a Driving license 70b Vehicle inspection certificate 70c Qualifications 70d Voluntary insurance card 70e Birthday 70f Others 71 Driving license expiration date input screen 71a Renewal date input field 71b Expiration date input field 71c Next validity period input field 72 Character input screen 72a Character keys 72b Character display bar 73 Birthday input screen 73a Name display field 73b Birthday input field 73c Selected message display field 74 Message selection screen 74a Message selection field 74b Message number field 74c Original message Display field 75 Back button 76 Determination button 77 Delete button 78 Correction button 79 Convert button 80 Message button 90 Message notification button 91 Message M1, M2, M3, M4 Message

Claims (3)

A system that performs control for displaying information on a display means,
It has a function of displaying a message regarding a predetermined event with content according to the relationship between the boarding date of the vehicle and the date of occurrence of the event,
The function to be displayed is
The occurrence date of the event is the user's birthday,
Displaying messages with different contents regarding driver's license renewal on the display means, respectively, when the boarding date is before the event occurrence date and when the boarding date is after the event occurrence date. system to display. The function to be displayed is
Displaying on the display means messages with different contents indicating that the driver's license can be renewed, respectively, on the date of occurrence of the event and after the date of occurrence of the event.
The system according to claim 1. A program for causing a computer to implement the functions of the system according to claim 1 or 2 .

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