KR101844251B1 - Convenient device control system using window glass of car - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a convenience apparatus control system using a window glass of a vehicle in which a touch switch for operation is provided in a window glass and a convenience device can be conveniently controlled by the operation of a touch switch on the outside or inside of the vehicle. A touch panel switch module installed in the installed window glass for sensing a user operation; A smart key detection unit for detecting the presence of the smart key; And a main control unit for recognizing the touch of the touch panel switch module when the smart key is detected by the smart key detection unit and for discriminating and controlling the convenience device to be controlled according to the touch recognition value, Convenience device control system.

Description

[0001] Convenient device control system using window glass [0002]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a convenience device control system using a window glass of a vehicle and, more particularly, to a touch screen switch for operating a window glass, And more particularly, to a convenience apparatus control system using a window glass of a vehicle.

Generally, the vehicle is equipped with many convenience devices for the driver and the passenger, and a switch for controlling these convenience devices is configured.

For example, there are various safety and convenience devices such as a window glass installed on the door, an air conditioner for adjusting the temperature of the room, a sunroof for improving the in-vehicle environment, and an outside mirror for safety during traveling.

The safety and convenience device is provided with a separate operation switch for controlling the operation of the operation switch. The operation switch is disposed at a front surface of the vehicle or at a position where a driver and a passenger can easily operate their eyes and hands, The convenience device operates accordingly.

Conventional techniques for controlling convenience devices of a vehicle are disclosed in Patent Documents 1 to 6 below.

The prior art disclosed in Patent Document 1 has a touch sensor for detecting a touch operation on the inside and outside of the window glass, detects the touch operation by dividing the inside and outside of the vehicle, And controls driving of the glass.

In addition, the prior art disclosed in Patent Document 2 includes a touch screen panel attached to one side of a window, a signal input unit receiving a signal generated when a user touches the touch screen panel, An operation unit, and a control unit for analyzing a signal input from the signal input unit and controlling operation of the window, thereby implementing a window touch screen switch.

With this configuration, since the window is opened and closed by the action of dragging at an arbitrary position of the touch screen panel without searching the window opening / closing button one by one, it can be conveniently used.

In addition, the prior art disclosed in Patent Document 3 includes a light emitting unit for outputting a wireless communication signal of a predetermined intensity, a light receiving unit for receiving a wireless communication signal outputted from the light emitting unit and connecting the channels, If it is detected that the channel connecting the part and the light receiving part is blocked, it is determined that the window is required to be opened or closed, and the window is moved so that the end of the window is positioned at the touched position by recognizing the touch position from the intensity of the signal connecting the channel And a motor for opening and closing the window in accordance with the control signals of the control unit and the control unit.

With this configuration, a touch or a gesture is recognized to provide window opening and closing.

The conventional art disclosed in Patent Document 4 detects a user's body contacting a specific position outside the glass door, and recognizes a specific number according to the detected position, thereby opening and closing the glass door A non-contact type electronic switching device for a glass door is provided.

The prior art disclosed in Patent Document 5 provides a door handle device that acquires a sufficient detection angle by contacting with a low pressure and detects an opening and a closing operation using a piezo sensor.

In addition, the prior art disclosed in Patent Document 6 has a vehicle window having a touch receptor, and detects a touch event of a touch command to control a vehicle accessory.

Korean Registered Patent No. 10-1638860 (Registered on Jul. 6, 2016) (Touch-type vehicle window interlocked with portable driver recognition device and method for controlling the same) Korean Patent Publication No. 10-2011-0032030 (Published Mar. 30, 2011) (Automobile Window Touch Screen Switch) Korean Registered Patent No. 10-1339251 (Registered on Mar. 03, 2013) (Window opening / closing system and control method thereof) Korean Patent Laid-Open No. 10-2008-0098116 (Published on November 11, 2008) (Non-contact Electronic Switching Device for Glass Door) Japanese Unexamined Patent Application Publication No. 10-2006-193960 (published on July 27, 2006) (Door Handle Device, Door Member Having It, and Smart Entry System Including It) U.S. Publication No. 2008-0302014 (Dec. 11, 2008) (Method and Apparatus for Arranging Motor-Operated Vehicle Accessory)

However, since the general comfort device control method as described above is implemented so as to be controllable only within the vehicle, there is a disadvantage in that it is not possible to control the safety and comfort device inside the vehicle outside the vehicle.

If the driver locks the vehicle without recognizing the sunroof opening after the driver gets off the vehicle, the driver opens the door again and closes the sunroof by operating the operation switch with power applied to the vehicle, There is an inconvenience that the vehicle must be locked after the door is closed again.

In addition, in a conventional vehicle comfort device control method, when a window glass is installed on a vehicle door during operation, a switch is operated by looking for an operation switch installed on a door trim. At this time, There is a fear that malfunction may occur and an accident may be caused due to a decrease in driving concentration, since the switch is recognized by the sensation and the switch is operated to open or close the window glass.

In addition, the conventional technologies for controlling the window glass by the touch method using the touch panel are all limited to the technology for controlling the window glass, and other convenience devices installed in the vehicle can not be controlled.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION Accordingly, the present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and it is an object of the present invention to provide a touch switch for operating a window glass, And it is an object of the present invention to provide a convenience apparatus control system using a window glass of a vehicle that can conveniently control a convenience apparatus by operation of a switch.

It is another object of the present invention to provide a convenience apparatus control system using a window glass of a vehicle that allows a driver and a passenger to freely control various kinds of convenience apparatuses of the vehicle, .

In addition to this, when controlling the lifting and lowering device of the window glass, or by directly touching the window glass by the user, it is possible to enhance the intuitive control feeling to enhance the sensibility in use.

In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, a first embodiment of a convenience apparatus control system using a window glass of a vehicle according to the present invention comprises a touch panel switch installed in a window glass installed on a door of a vehicle, module; A smart key detection unit for detecting the presence of the smart key; And a main controller for recognizing the touch of the touch panel switch module when the smart key is detected by the smart key detector and discriminating and controlling the convenience device to be controlled according to the touch recognition value.

The touch panel switch module is installed on the surface of the window glass.

The touch panel switch module is embedded in the window glass.

The touch panel switch module is installed on the inner and outer surfaces of the window glass.

The main control unit does not perform a control operation even if the touch panel switch module is operated while the smart key is not detected by the smart key detection unit.

The touch panel switch module may be formed by removing a part of the surface of the window glass at the vehicle interior side and forming a seating surface.

The main control unit includes a touch recognition and control module that receives a smart key detection signal of the smart key detection unit, recognizes a touch of the touch panel switch module, determines a control target, and controls an object to be controlled .

The main control unit includes a window glass control module for generating a window glass control signal in cooperation with the touch recognition and control module; A sunroof control module for generating a sunroof control signal in cooperation with the touch recognition and control module; An out-side mirror control module for generating an out-side mirror control signal in cooperation with the touch recognition and control module; An engine start / stop control module for generating an engine start and stop control signal in cooperation with the touch recognition and control module; A tailgate control module for generating a tailgate control signal in cooperation with the touch recognition and control module; And a lamp control module for generating a lamp control signal in cooperation with the touch recognition and control module.

In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, a second embodiment of a convenience apparatus control system using a window glass of a vehicle according to the present invention comprises a touch panel switch installed in a window glass installed on a door of a vehicle, module; A smart key detection unit for detecting the presence of the smart key; A main controller for recognizing a touch of the touch panel switch module when the smart key is detected by the smart key detector and for generating a control signal by discriminating a convenience device to be controlled according to a touch recognition value; A body control module (BCM) for receiving control signals generated in the main control unit through can communication to control driving of an outside mirror, a tailgate, and a lamp; A smart key module (SKM) for receiving a control signal generated by the main control unit via can communication and controlling engine starting; A sunroof unit for controlling the sunroof opening and closing according to a control signal generated in the main control unit; And a power window control unit for controlling the opening and closing of the power window in accordance with a control signal generated in the main control unit.

The touch panel switch module may be installed on the surface of the window glass or may be installed in the window glass, and may be provided on the inner and outer surfaces of the window glass, respectively, when the touch panel switch module is installed on the surface of the window glass.

In addition, the touch panel switch module installed on the surface of the window glass may be configured so that each control unit can be lit to easily identify the night when a smart key is detected.

According to the present invention, various convenience devices of the vehicle can be controlled inside or outside the vehicle even when the vehicle is in the locked state, thereby improving the convenience of the driver and the occupant.

Further, according to the present invention, there is an advantage that a more satisfactory switch control can be achieved by intuitively operating the switch by directly touching the touch panel by the driver or the passenger.

In addition, each operation switch icon displayed on the touch panel switch module can be lit when the smart key is recognized, thereby providing convenience in use.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a convenience device control system using a window glass of a vehicle according to the present invention;
FIG. 2 is a conceptual diagram of a convenience device control using the touch panel switch module of FIG. 1;
3 is a diagram illustrating an example of a switch icon of the touch panel switch module according to the present invention,
4 is a block diagram showing another embodiment of a convenience apparatus control system using a window glass of a vehicle in the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, a convenience apparatus control system using a window glass of a vehicle according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

≪ Example 1 >

1 is a configuration diagram of a convenience apparatus control system using a window glass of a vehicle according to a first preferred embodiment of the present invention.

A first embodiment of a convenience device control system using a window glass of a vehicle according to the present invention comprises a touch panel switch module 10 installed in a window glass 1 installed on a door of a vehicle and sensing a user's operation, A smart key detection unit 20 for detecting the presence of the touch panel switch module 10 when the smart key is detected by the smart key detection unit 20, And a main control unit 30 for discriminating and controlling the control unit 30.

The touch panel switch module 10 may be installed on the surface of the window glass 1 or may be embedded therein.

The touch panel switch module 10 may be formed on the entire surface of the window glass 1 or in various sizes, and may be installed at a specific position or built in the touch panel switch module 10.

At this time, the touch panel switch module 10 is manufactured in a form that is separated into a window glass and a glass when the window glass 1 is manufactured, and the window glass 1 is manufactured by inserting the touch panel switch module 10 therebetween .

The touch panel switch module 10 is preferably installed on the inner surface and the outer surface of the window glass 1, respectively. Thus, it is necessary to provide the inner surface and the outer surface of the window glass 1 in order to control the convenience device outside the vehicle or inside the vehicle.

The touch panel switch module 10 and the main control unit 30 are preferably electrically connected to each other.

The touch panel switch module 10 may be provided with a light-emitting material and a lighting function so that it can be identified at night. It is preferable that the touch panel switch module 10 having the nighttime identification lighting function performs the lighting function when the driver and the user have the smart key.

The smart key detector 20 wirelessly detects a smart key. For example, if the smart key is present within the sensing distance, the smart key detection signal is generated and transmitted to the main control unit 30. If the smart key is not within the sensing distance, a smart key non- 30). It is preferable that the smart key detection unit 20 and the main control unit 30 are connected by can communication.

When the smart key detection signal is generated by the smart key detection unit 20, the main control unit 30 recognizes the touch signal of the touch panel switch module 10, and when the smart key non- It is preferable that the control operation is not performed even if the switch module 10 is operated.

By performing the touch signal recognition or non-recognition operation according to whether or not the smart key is detected, it is possible to prevent a malfunction that is caused by an unauthorized person operating the touch panel switch module 10 in advance.

The main control unit 30 receives the smart key detection signal of the smart key detection unit 20 and recognizes the touch of the touch panel switch module 10 to determine a control target, And a control module (31), a window glass control module (32) for generating a window glass control signal in cooperation with the touch recognition and control module (31) An outer mirror control module 34 for generating an outer mirror control signal in cooperation with the touch recognition and control module 31, an outer mirror control module 34 for generating an outer mirror control signal, An engine start / stop control module 35 for generating engine start and stop control signals in cooperation with the touch recognition and control module 31 in cooperation with the touch recognition and control module 31, A tail gate for generating a control signal In conjunction with control module 36, the touch-sensitive and the control module 31, comprises a lamp control module 37 for generating a ramp control signal.

The operation of the convenience apparatus control system using the window glass of the vehicle according to the first preferred embodiment of the present invention will now be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 2 and 3. FIG.

First, a touch panel switch module 10 for touch operation is installed in a window glass 1 installed on a door of a vehicle in order to operate a convenience device mounted on a vehicle from outside or inside the vehicle while the door of the vehicle is closed . Here, the touch panel switch module 10 may be installed only on a driver's door provided in the vehicle or on all doors provided in the vehicle. When the touch panel switch module 10 is mounted on the window glass of all doors provided in the vehicle, it is convenient for the driver and the passenger to freely operate the convenience device of the vehicle. If necessary, the touch panel switch module may be mounted on all doors of the vehicle, and only the touch panel switch module of the door designated by the driver may be operated.

When operating the touch panel switch module 10 outside the vehicle, it is assumed that the door of the vehicle is closed and remains locked. Hereinafter, it is assumed that the operation of the touch panel switch module 10 is performed outside or inside the vehicle.

Here, the touch panel switch module 10 may be installed in such a manner as to be attached to the surface of the window glass 1, or may have a recess in the window glass 1 to form a seating surface for incorporation.

When the touch panel switch module 10 is attached to the surface of the window glass 1, it is preferable that the touch panel switch module 10 is installed only on the inner surface of the window glass 1. The touch panel switch module 10 installed inside the window glass 1 controls the convenience device of the vehicle by the electrostatic operation method by the flow of the current applied to the touch panel switch 10 when operating outside the vehicle can do.

When the touch panel switch module 10 is attached to the surface of the window glass 1, the touch panel switch module 10 may be installed on the inner surface and the outer surface of the window glass 1, respectively.

In this way, it is necessary to provide the inner surface and the outer surface of the window glass 1, respectively, so that the operation for controlling the convenience device outside the vehicle or inside the vehicle can be facilitated.

3 is an example of a switch shape of the touch panel switch module 10 formed on the window glass 1. In FIG. The operator can easily select the convenience device to be controlled through the switch icon.

After the touch panel switch module 10 is mounted on the window glass 1, the main control unit 30 and the touch panel switch module 10 are electrically connected. The touch panel switch module 10 acts as an input device and operates in the same manner as a touch panel attached to a smart phone. In addition, the touch panel switch module 10 is always supplied with driving power.

In a state where the touch panel switch module 10 is mounted, the main control unit 30 determines the recognition time of the touch signal based on the smart key detection signal or the non-detection signal detected through the smart key detection unit 20. In the situation where the smart key is not detected, since the probability of being an unauthorized person is very high, the touch signal is not recognized in order to prevent the theft or theft of the vehicle. Here, the smart key detection signal may be electrically 3.3 V and the smart key ratio detection signal may be electrically 0 V, or it may be reversed.

When the smart key detection signal is generated by the smart key detection unit 20, the main control unit 30 analyzes the touch signal generated by the touch panel switch module 10 to recognize the control target.

2 is an example in which a touch signal is recognized when the touch panel switch module 10 is operated by a user. In the touch panel switch module 10, "P" indicates the position coordinate at which the touch is first made, and the control object can be identified using the position coordinates. When the user drags in the up, down, left, and right directions using the finger, the operation state of the control object can be recognized based on the drag.

Further, a multi-touch function in which two or more points are touched is used to signal the start of the window control of the assistant seat in multi-touch, and then the assistant seat window is selectively controlled by the input signal in the same manner as the above- .

The operation state recognition of the control object can be implemented simply by registering the control method in the form of a table in advance in the memory.

When a touch signal is generated in the touch panel switch module 10 in the state where the smart key detection signal is generated, the touch recognition and control module 31 of the main control unit 30 recognizes the touch signal, And recognizes the control method of the control object at the same time.

Upon recognizing the control method of the control object and the control object through this process, a control signal for controlling the control object is generated corresponding to the control method and transmitted to the control module to be linked.

For example, if the control object is a window glass, the control signal is transmitted to the window glass control module 32. If the object to be controlled is a line loop, the control signal is transmitted to the sunroof control module 33. If the control object is an outside mirror, When the control target is the engine start, the control signal is transmitted to the engine start / stop control module 35. When the control target is the tail gate, the control signal is transmitted to the tail gate control module 36 And transmits a control signal to the lamp control module 37 if the control object is a lamp. Here, the lamp includes a headlight, an upright, a tail lamp, an interior lamp, and an emergency lamp, and each lamp can be individually controlled by providing a switch icon for each lamp.

The window glass control module 32 interlocks with the touch recognition and control module 31 and operates the motor 41 for driving the window glass when the window glass control signal is received to automatically control the window glass. A window glass can be designated through a control object, and it is determined whether the window is to be lowered or raised through a control method. The user can simply input the control object and the control method by selecting (touching) the window glass and dragging the window glass in a specific direction.

In addition, the sunroof control module 33 interlocks with the touch recognition and control module 31, and when the sunroof control signal is received, the sunroof driving module 42 is driven to automatically control the sunroof.

The out-side mirror control module 34 operates in conjunction with the touch recognition and control module 31 to operate a motor that drives the out-side mirror 43 when the out-side mirror control signal is received, Automatic control.

In addition, the engine start / stop control module 35, in conjunction with the touch recognition and control module 31, automatically controls the starting portion to turn on or off the engine when the engine start or stop control signal is received, The engine is turned on or off.

The tail gate control module 36 operates in conjunction with the touch recognition and control module 31 to operate a motor for driving the tail gate 45 to automatically control the tail gate when the tail gate control signal is received .

In addition, the lamp control module 37 operates the lamp driving unit for driving the lamp 46 when the lamp control signal is received, in conjunction with the touch recognition and control module 31, and automatically controls the lamp.

Here, the control method of the sunroof, the outside mirror, the engine start / stop, the tail gate, the lamp, etc. is performed in the same manner as the above-described control method of the window glass.

FIG. 5 is an exemplary view of a door trim 2 to which a touch sensor panel of the present invention is applied, and FIG. 6 illustrates a window control configuration of a door to which a touch sensor panel is applied.

Reference numeral 71 denotes a window glass (1 in FIG. 1), 72 denotes a touch sensor panel (touch panel switch module 10), 73 denotes a control section (the main control section 30 in FIG. 1), 74 denotes a guide rail Reference numeral 75 denotes a sensing sensor, reference numeral 77 denotes a door weather strip, reference numeral 78 denotes a belt weather strip, reference numeral 79 denotes a glass run, reference numeral 80 denotes an upper wire, reference numeral 81 denotes a drive motor , And 82 denotes a lower wire.

The touch panel switch module 10 can be placed inside a window glass and a glass to manufacture the window glass 1. [

7, when the touch panel switch module 10 is mounted in a state where the outer periphery of the window glass 1 is removed, the touch panel switch module 10 is mounted on the touch panel switch module 10, It is possible to eliminate the problem of bubbles or the like and the defect rate by the operator at the time of work.

8 shows a structure inside the door when the touch panel switch module 10 is attached in a state where the outer periphery of the window glass 1 is excluded.

9 is a reference view showing another embodiment in a state in which the touch panel switch module 10 is installed on the entire portion of the window glass 1 as an example of operation in a state in which the window glass 1 is lowered.

At this time, it is preferable that the touch panel switch module 10 is formed so as not to be adhered to the window glass 1 and the weather strip provided on the door frame, but the thickness and shape of the touch panel switch module 10 Can be overlaid and joined together.

The touch panel switch module 10 attached to the front surface of the window glass 1 can prevent the glass 1 from entering the door trim of the vehicle when the window glass 1 is lowered according to the intention of the driver, It is possible to control the entry to the predetermined height h, thereby achieving the object of the present invention.

The window glass 1, which has been lowered to the predetermined height h, can easily control the window glass inside the vehicle or outside by the driver and the user.

In order to operate the window glass 1 upward while the window glass 1 is lowered to the door constant height h by the touch panel switch module 10, the driver and the user press the touch panel switch module 10 ) In the horizontal direction, that is, in the horizontal direction, so that the window glass 1 can be recognized to rise.

In addition, even if the user lateral touch recognized by the touch panel switch module 10 is recognized as a command to rise the window glass 1, if the user recognizes the lateral direction in a certain longitudinal direction even if the touch is not horizontal.

In this way, the window glass 1, which has descended downward, can be easily raised upward to facilitate the upward operation.

However, during operation of a physical power window switch (not shown) installed in a vehicle interior door trim (not shown), it is preferable that the window glass 1 is operated to fall down to the inside of the door trim similarly to the operation of the conventional power window switch .

For example, as shown in FIG. 10, when the window glass 1 is lowered to the upper portion of the door frame, the user moves the window glass 1 downward from the upper portion of the touch panel switch module 10, 1) is operated.

At this time, it is preferable to detect and determine the user's longitudinal directional operation as a signal to lower the window glass 1 when the downward direction of the operation mode is recognized, even if the user does not have a right angle, so that the window glass 1 is lowered.

FIG. 11 shows a state in which the window glass 1 is lowered according to the longitudinal operation of the user as described above. FIG. 12 shows a state in which the window glass 1 is raised and restored to its original state .

13 is a block diagram showing a configuration of the touch panel switch module 10 in which two or four windows of the window glass 1 can be operated at the same time when two or four points are recognized, As shown in FIG.

For example, it is possible to control the window glass 1 by drawing a circle or drawing a figure.

≪ Example 2 >

4 is a second embodiment of a convenience apparatus control system using a window glass of a vehicle. The touch panel switch module 10 is installed in a window glass 1 provided on a door of a vehicle, A smart key detection unit 20 for detecting the presence of a smart key, a control unit 20 for detecting a touch of the touch panel switch module 10 when a smart key is detected by the smart key detection unit 20, A main control unit 60 for generating a control signal by discriminating a convenience device to be a subject, a control signal generating unit for receiving a control signal generated by the main control unit 60 via can communication to control driving of the outside mirror, A main body control module (BCM) 51, a smart key module (SKM) 52 for receiving control signals generated by the main control part 60 via can communication and controlling engine starting, A sunroof unit 53 for controlling the sunroof opening and closing according to a control signal, and a power window control unit 54 for controlling the opening and closing of the power window in accordance with the control signal generated by the main control unit 60. [

The touch panel switch module 10 is installed on the surface of the window glass 1 or is built in the window glass 1. When the touch panel switch module 10 is installed on the surface of the window glass 1, It is preferable that they are provided on the inner and outer surfaces, respectively.

In contrast to the first embodiment having such a structure, the main controller 30 directly controls the comfort device of the vehicle in the first embodiment, while the second embodiment controls the main controller 60 Only the control signal for the discrimination of the control object and the control method is transmitted to the controller for controlling the convenience device.

It is understood that the main control unit 60 of the second embodiment includes only the touch recognition and control module 31 in Fig.

For example, when a touch signal is generated in the touch panel switch module 10 in a state where a smart key detection signal is generated, the touch recognition and control module 31 of the main control unit 60 recognizes the touch signal, Determine the method.

Next, a control signal for controlling the controlled object is generated and transmitted to the control module to be linked.

For example, if the control object is a window glass, a control signal is transmitted to the power window control unit 54. If the object to be controlled is a front loop, a control signal is transmitted to the sunroof unit 53. If the control object is an outside mirror or a tail gate Or a lamp transmits a control signal to the vehicle body control module (BCM) 51. If the control object is the engine start, the control signal is transmitted to the smart key module 52. [

The power window control unit 54 interlocks with the main control unit 60 and operates the motor 41 that drives the window glass to automatically control the window glass when the window glass control signal is received. A window glass can be designated through a control object, and it is determined whether the window is to be lowered or raised through a control method. The user can simply input the control object and the control method by selecting (touching) the window glass and dragging the window glass in a specific direction.

In addition, the sunroof unit 53 interlocks with the main control unit 60, and when the sunroof control signal is received, the sunroof unit 42 is driven to automatically control the sunroof.

In addition, the vehicle body control module 51 operates the motor for driving the outside mirror 43 to automatically control the outside mirror when the outside mirror control signal is received, in cooperation with the main control unit 60. Further, when a tail gate control signal is received, a motor for driving the tail gate 45 is operated to automatically control the tail gate. Likewise, when the lamp control signal is received, a lamp driver for driving the lamp 46 is operated to automatically control the lamp.

Here, data is transmitted / received between the main control unit 60 and the vehicle body control module 51 via the CAN bus via CAN communication.

In addition, when the engine start or stop control signal is received, the smart key module 52 automatically controls the starting unit 44 that turns on or off the engine, thereby turning the engine on or off. The smart key module 52 and the main control unit 60 also transmit and receive data through the can bus via can communication.

Here, the control method of the sunroof, the outside mirror, the engine start / stop, the tail gate, the lamp, etc. is performed in the same manner as the above-described control method of the window glass.

In particular, the touch panel switch module 10 of the present invention is preferably installed in a door trim (not shown) in which a switch for controlling the door glass 10 is provided.

While the present invention has been particularly shown and described with reference to exemplary embodiments thereof, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited to the disclosed exemplary embodiments, but, on the contrary, It is obvious to those who have.

The present invention is applied to a technique for locking a door in a vehicle and conveniently controlling the comfort device outside the vehicle or inside the vehicle.

10: Touch panel switch module 20: Smart key detector
30, 60: main control unit 31: touch recognition and control module
32: Window glass control module 33: Sunroof control module
34: Outside mirror control module 35: Engine start / stop control module
36: Tail gate control module 37: Lamp control module
51: Body Control Module (BCM) 52: Smart Key Module (SKM)
53: S / Roof unit
54: Power Window Control Unit (P / W Control Unit)

Claims (14)

A system for conveniently controlling a convenience device by mounting a touch panel on a window glass of a vehicle,
A touch panel switch module installed in a window glass installed on a door of the vehicle, for sensing a user operation;
A smart key detection unit for detecting the presence of the smart key; And
And a main control unit for recognizing the touch of the touch panel switch module when the smart key is detected by the smart key detection unit and for discriminating and controlling the convenience device to be controlled according to the touch recognition value,
The touch panel switch module is mounted on a window glass of all doors provided in the vehicle and selectively operated only by the touch panel switch module of the door designated by the driver under the control of the main control unit,
The touch panel switch module is provided with a luminous material and a lighting function so that it can be identified at night. The main control unit activates the lighting function of the touch panel switch module when the driver and the user hold the smart key,
Wherein the touch panel switch module includes a switch icon for selecting a convenience device.
The system according to claim 1, wherein the touch panel switch module is installed on a surface of the window glass.
The system according to claim 1, wherein the touch panel switch module is embedded in the window glass.
The system according to claim 2, wherein the touch panel switch module is installed only on one or both of the inner surface and the outer surface of the window glass.
The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the main control unit does not perform a control operation even if the touch panel switch module is operated while the smart key is not detected by the smart key detection unit. system.
The main control unit may further include a touch recognition and control module for receiving a smart key detection signal of the smart key detection unit and recognizing a touch of the touch panel switch module to identify a control object and controlling the object to be controlled A comfort control system using a window glass of a vehicle.
[12] The method of claim 6, wherein the main control unit comprises: a window glass control module for generating a window glass control signal in cooperation with the touch recognition and control module; A sunroof control module for generating a sunroof control signal in cooperation with the touch recognition and control module; An out-side mirror control module for generating an out-side mirror control signal in cooperation with the touch recognition and control module; An engine start / stop control module for generating an engine start and stop control signal in cooperation with the touch recognition and control module; A tailgate control module for generating a tailgate control signal in cooperation with the touch recognition and control module; Further comprising a lamp control module for generating a lamp control signal in cooperation with the touch recognition and control module.
A system for mounting a touch panel serving as a switch in a window glass of a vehicle and controlling the comfort device,
A touch panel switch module installed in a window glass installed on a door of the vehicle, for sensing a user operation;
A smart key detection unit for detecting the presence of the smart key;
A main controller for recognizing a touch of the touch panel switch module when the smart key is detected by the smart key detector and for generating a control signal by discriminating a convenience device to be controlled according to a touch recognition value;
A body control module (BCM) for receiving control signals generated in the main control unit through can communication to control driving of an outside mirror, a tailgate, and a lamp;
A smart key module (SKM) for receiving a control signal generated by the main control unit via can communication and controlling engine starting;
A sunroof unit for controlling the sunroof opening and closing according to a control signal generated in the main control unit; And
And a power window control unit for controlling opening and closing of the power window in accordance with a control signal generated in the main control unit,
The touch panel switch module is mounted on a window glass of all doors provided in the vehicle and selectively operated only by the touch panel switch module of the door designated by the driver under the control of the main control unit,
The touch panel switch module is provided with a luminous material and a lighting function so that it can be identified at night. The main control unit activates the lighting function of the touch panel switch module when the driver and the user hold the smart key,
Wherein the touch panel switch module includes a switch icon for selecting a convenience device.
The touch panel switch module according to claim 8, wherein the touch panel switch module is installed on a surface of the window glass, or is embedded between the window glass and the glass, and when the touch panel switch module is installed on the surface of the window glass, Wherein the window glass is mounted on one side of the vehicle.
The touch panel switch module according to claim 1 or 8, wherein the touch panel switch module is mounted on all portions except the outer periphery of the window glass,
Wherein the touch panel switch module forms fine grooves or holes to suppress the generation of bubbles and to eliminate a defect rate by an operator. [Claim 10] The method according to claim 10, wherein the downward movement is controlled to a predetermined height (h) so that the window glass can not enter the door trim of the vehicle when the downward movement of the window glass is selected according to the operation of the touch panel switch module Convenience Device Control System Using.
The touch panel switch module is recognized as a falling of the window glass when a predetermined touch length is recognized in the longitudinal direction and the touch panel switch module is recognized as the rise of the window glass when a certain touch length is recognized in the lateral direction A control system for a convenience device using a window glass of a vehicle.
[Claim 10] The system of claim 10, wherein the touch panel switch module recognizes that two or four points of the window glass are operated simultaneously when two or four point touches are performed.
[Claim 10] The system of claim 10, wherein the touch panel switch module draws a circle or draws a figure to recognize the control information as the control information of the window glass, and controls the window glass.

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