WO2022270365A1 - 車両用システム - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to a vehicle system for using magnetic markers.
- the present invention has been made in view of the conventional problems described above, and aims to provide a vehicle system that can uniquely identify a magnetic marker and acquire attribute information with high certainty.
- the present invention is a vehicle system for acquiring attribute information of magnetic markers arranged along a road while the vehicle is running, a magnetic sensor mounted on the vehicle to detect the magnetic marker; a distance identifying unit for identifying the distance traveled by the vehicle; a database that stores attribute information of the magnetic markers; an information acquisition unit that refers to the storage area of the database and acquires attribute information of the magnetic marker detected by the vehicle;
- the database stores attribute information of each magnetic marker by linking information that can specify the distance from a reference point on the track to each magnetic marker,
- the information acquisition unit refers to the database using the distance traveled by the vehicle until the magnetic marker is detected after passing the reference point, thereby obtaining the attribute of the magnetic marker detected by the vehicle. It is in the vehicle system that acquires the information.
- the vehicle system of the present invention includes, in addition to the magnetic sensor used to detect the magnetic marker, a distance specifying unit for specifying the distance traveled.
- attribute information of each magnetic marker is stored by linking information that can specify the distance from a reference point on the track to each magnetic marker.
- the magnetic marker detected by the vehicle can be specified by referring to the database using the distance traveled by the vehicle after passing the reference point, and the attribute information of the magnetic marker can be obtained. .
- FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram of a vehicle system in Embodiment 1.
- FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a magnetic marker attached with an RFID tag in Example 1.
- FIG. 1 is a front view of an RFID tag in Example 1.
- FIG. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the vehicle system according to the first embodiment;
- FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram of a data map for each reference magnetic marker in Example 1;
- FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing the operation flow of the vehicle system in the first embodiment;
- FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram of a vehicle track in Embodiment 2;
- FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram of a data map for each reference magnetic marker in Example 2;
- FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the operation flow of the vehicle system in the second embodiment;
- Example 1 This example relates to the vehicle system 1 capable of providing the attribute information of the magnetic marker 10 to the vehicle 5 that has detected the magnetic marker 10 . This content will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 6.
- FIG. 1 This content will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 6.
- the vehicle system 1 (Fig. 1) is a system that acquires attribute information of magnetic markers 10 arranged along a road, which is an example of a road, while the vehicle 5 is traveling.
- the magnetic markers 10 are arranged along the center of the lane 100 defined by the left and right lane marks 101 .
- a reference magnetic marker is included in the magnetic markers 10 arranged along the lane 100 .
- the reference magnetic marker is labeled 10T to distinguish it from non-reference magnetic markers.
- the reference magnetic marker 10T holds an RFID (Radio Frequency IDentification) tag 15 .
- the vehicle 5 identifies the newly detected magnetic marker 10 using the movement distance or the like after passing the reference magnetic marker 10T, and acquires the attribute information of the magnetic marker 10 .
- the attribute information of the magnetic marker 10 includes position information representing the position of the magnetic marker 10 and information representing the type of road, lane, and the like.
- the vehicle system 1 of this example can be combined with, for example, the navigation system 6 provided in the vehicle 5.
- the navigation system 6 includes a navigation ECU 61 that implements a navigation function, and a map database (map DB) 65 that stores detailed three-dimensional map data (3D map data). Although a detailed description is omitted, the navigation ECU 61 uses the vehicle position specified by the vehicle system 1 to display a map of the surrounding area, and to perform route guidance by screen display, voice output, and the like.
- the magnetic marker 10 is a cylindrical magnet with a diameter of 20 mm and a height of 28 mm, as shown in FIG.
- the magnetic marker 10 is installed, for example, in a hole drilled in the road surface 100S.
- the magnetic markers 10 are arranged along the lane 100 at intervals of, for example, 5 m.
- the magnet as the magnetic marker 10 is an isotropic ferrite plastic magnet in which magnetic particles of iron oxide, which is a magnetic material, are dispersed in a polymer material, which is a base material.
- the RFID tag 15 is a sheet-shaped electronic component, and is arranged on the end surface of the magnet forming the magnetic marker 10T.
- the RFID tag 15 is a passive tag, operates by wireless external power supply, and outputs tag information including a tag ID, which is identification information.
- the tag ID is identification information of the RFID tag 15 and can be used to identify the corresponding reference magnetic marker 10T.
- the reference magnetic marker 10T is laid on the track so that the RFID tag 15 is positioned above.
- the reference magnetic markers 10T may be arranged at appropriate intervals, and have characteristics such as branch points, merging points, and stop points. It may be placed in a suitable location.
- the RFID tag 15 is, as shown in FIG. 3, an electronic component in which an IC chip 157 is mounted on the surface of a tag sheet 150 cut from, for example, a PET (PolyEthylene Terephthalate) film.
- a printed pattern of a loop coil 151 and an antenna 153 is provided on the surface of the tag sheet 150 .
- the loop coil 151 is a receiving coil that generates an exciting current by electromagnetic induction from the outside.
- Antenna 153 is a transmission antenna for wirelessly transmitting tag information.
- the vehicle system 1 of this example is an in-vehicle system mounted on a vehicle 5 .
- the vehicle 5 includes, as a configuration of the vehicle system 1, a wheel speed sensor 39 that detects wheel rotation, a tag reader 34 that acquires tag information from the RFID tag 15, a measurement unit 2 that detects the magnetic marker 10, and the tag reader 34 and measurement It includes a control unit 32 for controlling the unit 2 and the like, a database 36 for storing attribute information of the magnetic markers 10, and the like.
- the tag reader 34 is a communication unit equipped with a radio antenna 340 as shown in FIGS.
- the tag reader 34 is arranged in the front part of the vehicle 5, such as inside the front bumper of the vehicle 5, for example.
- the tag reader 34 performs wireless communication with the RFID tag 15 attached to the reference magnetic marker 10T.
- the tag reader 34 operates the RFID tag 15 by wireless power supply, and acquires tag information wirelessly transmitted (output) by the RFID tag 15 . Note that the tag reader 34 inputs the acquired tag information to the control unit 32 at any time.
- the measurement unit 2 is a unit in which a sensor array 21 including a magnetic sensor Cn and an IMU (Inertial Measurement Unit) 22 that enables positioning by inertial navigation are integrated.
- the measurement unit 2 is an elongated rod-shaped unit.
- the measurement unit 2 is attached, for example, inside the front bumper of the vehicle 5 along the vehicle width direction.
- the measurement unit 2 is attached in parallel with the road surface 100S. In this example, the mounting height of the measurement unit 2 with respect to the road surface 100S is 200 mm.
- the sensor array 21 (FIG. 4) includes 15 magnetic sensors Cn (n is an integer from 1 to 15) and a detection processing circuit 212 containing a CPU (Central Processing Unit) (not shown). A plurality of magnetic sensors Cn are arranged in a straight line along the longitudinal direction of the measurement unit 2 . The interval between the magnetic sensors Cn is an equal interval of 10 cm.
- the sensor array 21 is attached to the vehicle 5 so that the central magnetic sensor C8 is positioned at the center in the vehicle width direction.
- an MI sensor that detects magnetism using the known MI effect (Magnet Impedance Effect), in which the impedance of a magnetosensitive body such as an amorphous wire changes sensitively according to an external magnetic field, can be used.
- a detection processing circuit 212 ( FIG. 4 ) provided in the sensor array 21 is an arithmetic circuit that executes marker detection processing for detecting the magnetic markers 10 . Although illustration is omitted, the detection processing circuit 212 is configured using memory elements such as a ROM (Read Only Memory) and a RAM (Random Access Memory) in addition to a CPU that executes various calculations.
- ROM Read Only Memory
- RAM Random Access Memory
- the detection processing circuit 212 acquires the sensor signal output by each magnetic sensor Cn at a frequency of 3 kHz and executes marker detection processing. In the marker detection process, in addition to the detection of the magnetic markers 10, the amount of lateral displacement of the vehicle 5 with respect to the magnetic markers 10 is measured. When the detection processing circuit 212 executes the marker detection processing, it inputs the result to the control unit 32 .
- the IMU 22 (Fig. 4) incorporated in the measurement unit 2 is an inertial navigation unit for estimating the relative position of the vehicle 5 by inertial navigation.
- the IMU 22 acquires measurement values necessary for estimating the relative position of the vehicle 5 by inertial navigation.
- the IMU 22 includes a biaxial magnetic sensor 221 that is an electronic compass that measures azimuth, a biaxial acceleration sensor 222 that measures acceleration, a biaxial gyro sensor 223 that measures angular velocity, and the like.
- a biaxial magnetic sensor 221 that is an electronic compass that measures azimuth
- a biaxial acceleration sensor 222 that measures acceleration
- a biaxial gyro sensor 223 that measures angular velocity, and the like.
- the IMU 22 is an example of an orientation estimating unit that estimates the absolute orientation of the vehicle or the relative orientation representing changes in the orientation of the vehicle.
- the control unit 32 is a unit for controlling the tag reader 34 and the measurement unit 2 and acquiring the attribute information of the magnetic marker 10, as shown in FIG.
- the control unit 32 includes a CPU for executing various calculations, and an electronic board (not shown) on which memory elements such as ROM and RAM are mounted.
- the control unit 32 is connected to the wheel speed sensor 39 and a storage device (not shown) such as a hard disk drive.
- a database 36 that stores the attribute information of each magnetic marker 10 is constructed using the storage area of this storage device.
- the wheel speed sensor 39 is a sensor that outputs a pulse signal once each time the wheel rotates by a predetermined amount. Multiplying the number of times the wheel speed sensor 39 outputs the pulse signal by the distance corresponding to the predetermined amount of rotation, or adding the distance corresponding to the predetermined amount of rotation every time the pulse signal is output, The distance traveled by the vehicle 5 can be calculated.
- the control unit 32 in combination with the wheel speed sensor 39 , constitutes a distance specifying section that specifies the moving distance of the vehicle 5 .
- the database 36 is a database that stores the attribute information of each magnetic marker 10 and stores the tag ID of the RFID tag 15 attached to the reference magnetic marker 10T.
- the database 36 includes, for example, the data map of FIG. 5 prepared for each reference magnetic marker 10T. Each data map is associated with a tag ID associated with the reference magnetic marker 10T. By referring to the database 36 using the tag ID, it is possible to identify the map data of the reference magnetic marker 10T associated with the tag ID.
- the data map (FIG. 5) is a data map in which the attribute information of each magnetic marker 10 arranged along the path from the reference magnetic marker 10T to the first reference magnetic marker 10T on the downstream side is recorded. be.
- the attribute information of each magnetic marker 10 including the reference magnetic marker 10T serving as the starting point is, for example, latitude and longitude position information and road type information.
- the attribute information of each magnetic marker 10 is associated with the distance information and the count number (count No.).
- the distance information is an example of information that can specify the distance from the reference magnetic marker 10T serving as the starting point to the corresponding magnetic marker 10 .
- the count number is an example of information that can identify the number of the corresponding magnetic marker 10 with respect to the reference magnetic marker 10T.
- the attribute information of the reference magnetic marker 10T is associated with the tag ID in addition to the distance information and count number.
- the reference magnetic marker 10T can be immediately identified by the presence of the associated tag ID.
- the tag ID associated with the data map the tag ID associated with the attribute information of the reference magnetic marker 10T may be used, or the data associated with the tag ID with respect to the data map may be separately set.
- the control unit 32 has a function as an information acquisition section that acquires the attribute information of the newly detected magnetic marker 10 by referring to the storage area of the database 36 including the data map of FIG. 5, for example.
- the control unit 32 as an information acquisition section selects the corresponding data map (eg, FIG. 5) using the tag ID of the reference magnetic marker 10T. Then, when a new magnetic marker 10 is detected, any magnetic marker 10 in the data map selected by using the travel distance of the vehicle 5 after passing the reference magnetic marker 10T or the number of times the magnetic marker 10 is detected is selected. is specified, and the attribute information of the magnetic marker 10 is read.
- the control unit 32 integrates the movement distance of the vehicle 5 (S102) each time it receives a pulse signal from the wheel speed sensor 39 (S101: YES).
- S102 movement distance of the vehicle 5
- S103 the number of times the magnetic marker 10 is detected is incremented by one, and the control unit 32 determines whether or not the tag ID of the RFID tag 15 has been acquired (S104). .
- the control unit 32 When the control unit 32 acquires the tag ID (S104: YES), that is, when the detected magnetic marker 10 is the reference magnetic marker 10T, the control unit 32 uses the tag ID to refer to the database 36, and the tag ID is used as the string.
- the attached data map (eg, FIG. 5) is selected (S105). Then, the control unit 32 identifies the reference magnetic marker 10T in the data map, acquires its attribute information (S106), and resets the moving distance being accumulated to zero (S107). When resetting the movement distance, it is preferable to reset the detection count of the magnetic marker 10 at the same time.
- the control unit 32 determines that the detected magnetic marker 10 is a non-reference magnetic marker 10. . Then, the control unit 32 refers to the data map selected in step S105 (S115). It should be noted that the processing subsequent to S104: NO when the tag ID has not been acquired is preferably executed after the detection of the reference magnetic marker 10T. This is because the data map to be referred to is in an unselected state before the reference magnetic marker 10T is detected.
- the control unit 32 finds the magnetic marker 10 whose (linked) distance and count number match the moving distance and the number of detections during integration from the data map (for example, FIG. 5), and detects in step S103 above. is identified as the magnetic marker 10 (S116). Then, the control unit 32 acquires the attribute information of the magnetic marker 10 specified in this way (S117). For example, by using the arrangement position of the magnetic marker 10 as a reference, it is possible to specify the vehicle position when the magnetic marker 10 is detected.
- the control unit 32 identifies the magnetic marker whose movement distance during integration matches as the detected magnetic marker 10 .
- the number of times of detection becomes smaller than the number of times the magnetic marker 10 is actually passed. because it is expensive.
- the control unit 32 identifies the angular displacement of the vehicle azimuth (orientation of the vehicle) based on the measurement signal of the IMU 22 .
- the control unit 32 determines that the vehicle 5 has branched from the lane on which the magnetic markers 10 are arranged due to a right or left turn or the like, when the displacement of the vehicle orientation exceeds a predetermined threshold value.
- the control unit 32 determines that the vehicle 5 has branched in this way, it interrupts the execution of the processing loop of FIG. It is preferable to erase the number of times of detection and wait for detection of a new reference magnetic marker 10T.
- the above threshold value should be determined in consideration of the shape specifications such as the curvature of the track.
- the vehicle 5 has the wheel speed sensor 39 and can identify the distance traveled.
- the database 36 that constitutes the vehicle system 1 information that can specify the distance from the reference magnetic marker 10T, which is the reference point on the track, to each magnetic marker 10 is attached to each magnetic marker 10. Attribute information such as position information is stored.
- the database 36 when passing the reference magnetic marker 10T, the database 36 is referred to and the corresponding data map (eg, FIG. 5) is selected.
- the newly detected magnetic marker 10 is specified by referring to the data map using the moving distance of the vehicle 5, etc., and the attribute information of the magnetic marker is obtained. get.
- the newly detected magnetic marker 10 can be reliably detected. highly identifiable.
- a cylindrical ferrite plastic magnet is illustrated as the magnet forming the magnetic marker 10, but a sheet-shaped ferrite rubber magnet may also be used.
- a bonded magnet formed by kneading magnetic powder into a binder made of a polymeric material such as rubber or plastic has a characteristic of high electrical internal resistance. Adopting a bonded magnet can suppress eddy currents that may occur inside the magnet when transmitting the power necessary for the operation of the RFID tag 15, and improve power transmission efficiency.
- the shape of the magnet forming the magnetic marker 10 may be any shape other than a cylindrical shape and a sheet shape.
- the RFID tag 15 is laminated on one end surface (surface) of the magnet forming the magnetic marker 10T.
- the RFID tag 15 may be arranged on the outer peripheral surface (back surface or side surface) other than the surface of the magnet, or part or all of the RFID tag 15 may be embedded inside the magnet. It may be a configuration.
- a sheet-shaped magnetic marker as described above when used instead of the cylindrical magnetic marker 10, it can be attached to the road surface 100S without drilling holes in the road surface 100S.
- the RFID tag 15 When laying the RFID tag on the sheet-shaped magnetic marker, it is also possible to stack the RFID tag 15 on the surface thereof.
- a magnetic marker in which two magnetic sheets are pasted together may be employed. In this case, an RFID tag may be provided between the layers of the two magnet sheets.
- the magnetic sensor Cn for example, a magnetic sensor having sensitivity in the longitudinal direction and the vehicle width direction of the vehicle 5 can be used.
- the magnetic sensor Cn may have sensitivity in one or both of the longitudinal direction, the vertical direction, and the vehicle width direction.
- a magnetic sensor Cn having sensitivity in three directions orthogonal to each other may be used.
- an electronic compass may be used to detect the magnetic marker.
- An electronic compass can detect a magnetic marker by sensing a change in the direction of the magnetism acting from the magnetic marker, for example, when the vehicle passes the magnetic marker. It is also good to utilize the electronic compass with which IMU22 is provided.
- the measurement unit 2 in which the sensor array 21 and the IMU 22 are integrated is illustrated, but both may have separate configurations.
- the configuration of the vehicle system 1 is applied to the vehicle 5 traveling on the road.
- the vehicle system 1 may also be applied to work vehicles used in factories, residences, and the like. .
- the reference magnetic marker 10T is used as the reference point.
- characteristic points on the track that can be identified by the structure of the track or marks on the track may be set as reference points.
- the structure of a runway includes structures such as branching, merging, and intersections.
- the structure of these lanes can be recognized, for example, by processing a forward image captured by an imaging camera with an image processing device (an example of a processing circuit).
- an image processing device an example of a processing circuit.
- a lidar unit that can measure the distance to a reflecting object in front using a laser beam or the like.
- the rider unit it is possible to detect the lane mark 101 having a retroreflective characteristic, grasp its shape, and recognize the track structure such as a branch.
- Landmarks on the track include, for example, traffic signs, road signs, road markings such as pedestrian crossings, commercial signs, traffic information signs, and structures such as buildings, tunnels, and bridges. These marks on the track can be recognized, for example, by processing a forward image captured by an imaging camera with an image processing device (an example of a processing circuit). If it is a signboard or a structure, it can be recognized by grasping the three-dimensional structure with a three-dimensional data processing device using a lidar unit or a millimeter wave radar.
- the magnetic markers 10 on the route along which the vehicle 5 has traveled should be detected without omission.
- distance information corresponding to the moving distance of the vehicle 5 after passing the reference magnetic marker 10T The attribute information (see FIG. 5) associated with the magnetic marker corresponds to the actual number of magnetic marker detections from the detection of the reference magnetic marker 10T to the detection of any of the magnetic markers. Information (count number (count No.)) should be attached.
- the magnetic sensor and the magnetic markers are in good condition, when any magnetic marker 10 is detected after the reference magnetic marker 10T is detected, the distance information corresponding to the movement distance of the vehicle is obtained. should match the attribute information associated with the count number corresponding to the actual number of detections.
- the control unit 32 may be provided with a sensor diagnostic section that determines the operating state of the magnetic sensor in this way.
- the operating state of the magnetic sensor included in the measurement unit 2 is estimated according to the degree of mismatch between the attribute information corresponding to the travel distance of the vehicle and the attribute information corresponding to the actual number of detections. It is also good to As the degree of disagreement, for example, the magnitude of the difference between the count number associated with the attribute information associated with the distance information corresponding to the movement distance and the actual number of detections can be considered. be done. Further, for example, the number of times of non-coincidence determination can be considered. Also, for example, the frequency of non-matching determinations can be considered. The frequency may be, for example, the ratio of non-matching determinations out of the number of times of matching or non-matching determinations.
- threshold processing is applied to the magnitude of the difference in the case of mismatch, the number of times it is determined to be a mismatch, the frequency of determination to be a mismatch, etc. If the threshold is exceeded, there is a possibility that the magnetic sensor is not good. It is possible to judge that there is, or that there is a high possibility. When such a determination is made, it is possible to perform operations such as displaying a failure display or interrupting travel control using a magnetic marker.
- the data map (FIG. 5) of this example is data in which the attribute information of each magnetic marker 10 on the route from the reference magnetic marker 10T to the first reference magnetic marker 10T on the downstream side is recorded. is a map.
- the attribute information of each magnetic marker in the route to the reference magnetic marker 10T such as the second or third downstream side, or in the route corresponding to a predetermined distance such as 100 meters downstream may be a data map in which is recorded.
- the magnetic marker 10 can be specified later by using the movement distance. be possible. In this case, it is preferable to switch the data map to be referenced when the reference magnetic marker 10T is newly detected.
- Example 2 This example is an example in which the configuration of the data map is changed based on the vehicle system of the first embodiment so as to be able to correspond to a route including an intersection 108, which is an example of a branch point where the vehicle 5 can select a route. . This content will be described with reference to FIGS. 4 and 7 to 9.
- FIG. 2 This content will be described with reference to FIGS. 4 and 7 to 9.
- the vehicle system of this example can handle a route including an intersection 108 as shown in FIG. 7, for example.
- the number attached to each magnetic marker 10 in FIG. 7 represents the number of the magnetic marker 10 relative to the reference magnetic marker 10T.
- the vehicle that has passed the reference magnetic marker 10T reaches the intersection 108 via four non-reference magnetic markers 10 .
- This intersection 108 is a four corner where roads cross each other.
- the vehicle 5, which has reached the intersection 108 via the reference magnetic marker 10T, takes three routes: a route that goes straight through the intersection 108, a route that turns right at the intersection 108 and branches off, and a route that turns left at the intersection 108 and branches off. You can alternatively choose one of the types of courses.
- the vehicle that has passed the intersection 108 will sequentially detect the magnetic markers 10 from No. 5 onward arranged in the horizontal direction in the figure.
- the vehicle that has passed the intersection 108 sequentially detects the magnetic markers 10 numbered 5 and after arranged vertically downward in the figure.
- the vehicle passing through the intersection 108 will sequentially detect the magnetic markers 10 from number 5 onward arranged vertically upward in the figure. Become.
- the database 36 of the vehicle system 1 of this example stores the data map illustrated in FIG.
- the data map shown in FIG. Furthermore, as the data map on the downstream side, three types of data maps are prepared for each course individually corresponding to a straight-ahead course, a right-turn course, and a left-turn course.
- the data maps for each course include a straight data map, a left turn data map, and a right turn data map.
- the attribute information of each magnetic marker 10 on the route to the new reference magnetic marker 10T after passing through the intersection 108 is recorded.
- the information associated with the attribute information of each magnetic marker 10 is set with the difference in running direction, which is an example of the direction information.
- the lane direction difference is the angular difference between the lane direction (runway direction) at the location where the reference magnetic marker 10T is arranged and the lane direction at the location where each magnetic marker 10 is arranged.
- This angular difference is an example of the relative orientation of the track direction at the position where the magnetic marker 10 is arranged with respect to the track direction at the position (reference point) at which the reference magnetic marker 10T is arranged.
- the vehicle system 1 of this example operates according to the flowchart of FIG. Of the step numbers in the figure, processing steps in the 100s such as S101 and S102 are the same as the processing steps in FIG. 6 referred to in the first embodiment.
- the control unit 32 of the vehicle system 1 of this example uses the measurement signal of the IMU 22, which is an example of the direction estimation unit, to determine the vehicle direction (orientation of the vehicle).
- a yaw angle yaw to be expressed is calculated (S203).
- the yaw angle yaw in this example is an absolute azimuth, it may be a relative azimuth.
- the control unit 32 executes the processes of steps S105 to S107.
- step S105 the control unit 32 identifies the reference magnetic marker 10T associated with the tag ID, and selects the data map (FIG. 8) associated with the tag ID from the data maps stored in the database 36. to select.
- the control unit 32 executes step S208 following steps S105 to S107.
- step S208 the control unit 32 stores the yaw angle yaw obtained in step S203 as a reference yaw angle yawSTD (S208).
- control unit 32 When the control unit 32 detects the non-reference magnetic marker 10 after passing the reference magnetic marker 10T (S103: YES ⁇ S203 ⁇ S104: NO), the control unit 32 changes the yaw angle yaw obtained in step S203 from the reference yaw angle yawSTD.
- a yaw angle difference ⁇ yaw is obtained by subtraction (S214). This yaw angle difference ⁇ yaw is the change in orientation of the vehicle 5 when the new magnetic marker 10 is detected with respect to the yaw angle yaw STD representing the vehicle orientation when passing the reference magnetic marker 10T, which is an example of the reference point.
- control unit 32 refers to the data map selected in step S105 described above, using the moving distance being integrated and the yaw angle difference ⁇ yaw (S215). It should be noted that the processing subsequent to S104: NO when the tag ID has not been acquired is preferably executed after the detection of the reference magnetic marker 10T. This is because the data map to be referred to is in an unselected state before the reference magnetic marker 10T is detected.
- the control unit 32 determines that the distance associated with the attribute information of each magnetic marker 10 in the data map matches the moving distance being accumulated, and that the associated lane heading difference is equal to the yaw determined in step S214.
- a magnetic marker that matches the angular difference ⁇ yaw is identified as the newly detected magnetic marker 10 (S116). Then, the attribute information of the specified magnetic marker 10 is read from the data map and acquired (S117).
- step S116 described above when the road heading difference, which is an example of the heading information, matches the yaw angle difference ⁇ yaw, the road heading difference can be regarded as matching the yaw angle difference ⁇ yaw.
- the threshold can be set to about ⁇ 3 degrees based on the road heading difference.
- the yaw angle difference ⁇ yaw belongs to the range from (track heading difference -3 degrees) to (track heading difference +3 degrees)
- the control unit 32 controls the vehicle 5 determines that the vehicle has traveled from the straight course at the intersection 108 without branching off.
- the control unit 32 which is an example of the branch detection unit, selects the straight data map from the three types of data maps (FIG. 8) on the downstream side of the intersection 108, and selects the newly detected magnetic marker 10 ( The attribute information of the magnetic marker with count number 5) is acquired.
- the yaw angle difference ⁇ yaw when a new magnetic marker 10 is detected after passing the magnetic marker 10 with count number 4 in FIG. 7 is, for example, 93 degrees ( ⁇ 86 degrees). do.
- the yaw angle difference ⁇ yaw exceeds the range of ⁇ 3 degrees with respect to 3 degrees, which is the lane direction difference associated with the magnetic marker 10 with count number 5 in the data map for straight running.
- the control unit 32 determines that the vehicle 5 diverged from the straight course at the intersection 108 and traveled.
- the control unit 32 refers to the lane heading difference associated with the magnetic marker 10 with count number 5 in the right turn and left turn data maps (see FIG. 8).
- the control unit 32 can determine that the vehicle 5 has made a right turn (left turn) at the intersection 108 because the yaw angle difference ⁇ yaw is within a range of ⁇ 3 degrees.
- the control unit 32 selects the newly detected magnetic marker 10 (the magnetic marker with count number 5) from the right turn (left turn) data map among the three types of data maps (FIG. 8) on the downstream side of the intersection 108. Get the attribute information of .
- the vehicle system 1 of this example is a system that can handle a route including the intersection 108 in FIG. 7, for example.
- This vehicle system 1 can handle both vehicles going straight at the intersection 108 and vehicles turning left or right.
- a threshold value of ⁇ 3 degrees (2 degrees and 8 degrees) is set based on 5 degrees, which is the road heading difference related to the No. 3 magnetic marker 10, and when the No. 3 magnetic marker 10 is detected. It is also possible to apply threshold processing to the yaw angle difference ⁇ yaw. For example, if the yaw angle difference ⁇ yaw when the magnetic marker 10 of No. 3 is detected is less than 2 degrees (or less) or more than 8 degrees (or more), the vehicle 5 diverges from the route on which the magnetic markers 10 are arranged. It is good to judge that it did.
- the angular difference (an example of the relative azimuth) between the lane direction (traveling road direction) at the position where the reference magnetic marker 10T is arranged and the lane direction at the position where each magnetic marker 10 is arranged ) is used to determine a branch.
- the yaw angle difference ⁇ yaw to be compared with the running path direction difference is not affected by omission of detection of the magnetic marker 10 .
- By comparing the running path direction difference and the yaw angle difference .DELTA.yaw it is possible to determine a branch with high certainty even if detection omission of the magnetic marker 10 occurs.
- the road heading difference for the magnetic marker 10 with the count number 2 is 3 degrees
- the road heading difference for the magnetic marker 10 with the count number 3 is 5 degrees
- the difference is 2 degrees.
- the difference between the yaw angle yaw representing the vehicle azimuth when the magnetic marker 10 of No. 2 is detected and the yaw angle yaw representing the vehicle azimuth when the magnetic marker 10 of No. 3 is detected is calculated as the above It is better to compare with 2 degrees, which is the difference in track heading.
- the vehicle heading difference does not match the lane heading difference, it can be determined that the vehicle has diverged. It is preferable to set an appropriate threshold value for the match/mismatch determination.
- a method of obtaining the yaw angle yaw representing the vehicle orientation a method of using measurement signals from the IMU 22, which is an example of the orientation estimation unit, is illustrated. It is also possible to obtain the yaw angle yaw using the measured value (yaw rate) of the yaw rate sensor. For example, the amount of change in the yaw angle yaw can be obtained by temporally integrating the measured values of the yaw rate sensor. By temporally integrating the values measured by the yaw rate sensor after passing the reference point, the displacement (relative bearing) of the vehicle orientation with respect to the direction of the vehicle when passing the reference point can be obtained.
- the relative azimuth with respect to the running direction at the position at which the reference magnetic marker 10T is arranged is used.
- an absolute orientation may be used.
- the determination of whether to go straight, turn right, or turn left at the intersection 108, or whether to branch off from the route, etc. uses the relative azimuth representing the change in the orientation of the vehicle 5, but the absolute azimuth of the orientation of the vehicle 5 is used. It is also good to use.
- an intersection 108 is exemplified as a branch point where the vehicle 5 can select a course.
- the branch point includes a point where a main line of an expressway branches into a side road, a three-way junction, and a connecting point of a road where the road on which the magnetic marker 10 is provided bends.
- Other configurations and effects are the same as those of the first embodiment.
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前記磁気マーカを検出するために車両に取り付けられた磁気センサと、
車両が移動した距離を特定するための距離特定部と、
前記磁気マーカの属性情報を記憶するデータベースと、
該データベースの記憶領域を参照し、前記車両によって検出された磁気マーカの属性情報を取得する情報取得部と、を含み、
前記データベースは、走路上の基準点を起点として各磁気マーカに至るまでの距離を特定可能な情報をひも付けて各磁気マーカの属性情報を記憶しており、
前記情報取得部は、前記車両が前記基準点を通過した後、前記磁気マーカを検出するまでに移動した距離を利用して前記データベースを参照することにより、前記車両によって検出された磁気マーカの属性情報を取得する車両用システムにある。
(実施例1)
本例は、磁気マーカ10を検出した車両5に対して、その磁気マーカ10の属性情報を提供可能な車両用システム1に関する例である。この内容について、図1~図6を参照して説明する。
また本例では、車両用システム1の構成を、道路を走行する車両5に適用した例を説明したが、車両用システム1を工場や住居等で使用される作業車両等に適用することも良い。
本例は、実施例1の車両用システムに基づいて、車両5が進路を選択可能な分岐箇所の一例である交差点108を含む経路に対応可能なようにデータマップの構成を変更した例である。この内容について、図4、図7~図9を参照して説明する。
なお、その他の構成及び作用効果については実施例1と同様である。
10 磁気マーカ
10T 基準の磁気マーカ
100 車線
100S 路面
15 RFIDタグ(無線タグ)
2 計測ユニット
21 センサアレイ
212 検出処理回路
22 IMU(方位推定部)
Cn 磁気センサ
32 制御ユニット(距離特定部、情報取得部、分岐検出部)
34 タグリーダ
36 データベース
39 車輪速センサ(距離特定部)
5 車両
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- 走路に沿って配設された磁気マーカの属性情報を車両が走行中に取得するための車両用システムであって、
前記磁気マーカを検出するために車両に取り付けられた磁気センサと、
車両が移動した距離を特定するための距離特定部と、
前記磁気マーカの属性情報を記憶するデータベースと、
該データベースを参照し、前記車両によって検出された磁気マーカの属性情報を取得する情報取得部と、を含み、
前記データベースは、走路上の基準点を起点として各磁気マーカに至るまでの距離を特定可能な情報をひも付けて前記磁気マーカの属性情報を記憶しており、
前記情報取得部は、前記車両が前記基準点を通過した後、前記磁気マーカを検出するまでに移動した距離を利用して前記データベースを参照することにより、前記車両によって検出された磁気マーカの属性情報を取得する車両用システム。 - 請求項1において、前記基準点は、基準の磁気マーカが配設された地点である車両用システム。
- 請求項2において、前記基準の磁気マーカには、識別情報を出力する無線タグが付設され、
前記無線タグから前記識別情報を受信するために車両に取り付けられたタグリーダを含む車両用システム。 - 請求項1において、前記基準点は、走路の構造または走路上の目印によって識別可能な走路上の特徴点に設定され、
前記走路の構造または前記走路上の目印を認識するために車両に搭載された処理回路を含む車両用システム。 - 請求項1~4のいずれか1項において、前記磁気マーカの属性情報は、少なくとも、該磁気マーカの敷設位置を表す位置情報を含む車両用システム。
- 請求項1~5のいずれか1項において、前記データベースは、前記基準点の識別情報がひも付けられていると共に、当該基準点を起点として走路の下流側の別の基準点に至るまでの経路中に配設された磁気マーカの属性情報が少なくとも記録された前記基準点別のデータマップを含めて構成されている車両用システム。
- 請求項6において、前記経路区間内に、車両が進路を選択可能な分岐箇所が存在する場合、前記データマップは、前記分岐箇所の上流側のデータマップと、前記分岐箇所の下流側の進路別のデータマップと、を含めて構成され、
前記分岐箇所における車両の進路に応じて、前記進路別のデータマップのうちのいずれか一のデータマップが選択される車両用システム。 - 請求項1~7のいずれか1項において、前記磁気マーカの属性情報には、当該磁気マーカの配設位置における走路方向の絶対方位あるいは相対方位を表す方位情報がひも付けられ、
車両の向きの絶対方位あるいは車両の向きの変化を表す相対方位を推定する方位推定部と、
前記磁気マーカの属性情報にひも付けられた方位情報が表す方位と、前記方位推定部が推定した方位と、を比較することで車両の分岐を検出する分岐検出部と、を含む車両用システム。 - 請求項8において、前記方位情報は、前記基準点における走路方向に対する、前記磁気マーカの配設位置における走路方向の相対方位であり、
前記方位推定部による推定方位は、前記基準点を通過したときの車両の向きを基準とした際の前記磁気マーカを検出したときの車両の向きの変化である相対方位である車両用システム。 - 請求項8または9において、前記分岐検出部は、前記磁気マーカの属性情報にひも付けられた方位情報が表す方位を基準として設定された閾値を、前記方位推定部が推定した方位に適用する閾値処理により車両の分岐を検出する車両用システム。
- 請求項1~10のいずれか1項において、前記磁気センサの動作状態を診断するセンサ診断部を含み、
前記データベースは、走路上の基準点を起点として各磁気マーカに至るまでの距離を特定可能な情報のひも付けに加えて、走路上の基準点を起点として各磁気マーカが何個目のものであるかを特定可能な情報をひも付けて磁気マーカの属性情報を記憶しており、
前記センサ診断部は、前記車両が前記基準点を通過した後、いずれかの磁気マーカが検出されたとき、当該いずれかの磁気マーカを検出するまでに車両が移動した距離に対応する情報がひも付けられた属性情報と、当該いずれかの磁気マーカを検出するまでに磁気マーカが検出された回数に対応する情報がひも付けられた属性情報と、が一致するか不一致であるかを判定し、判定した結果に応じて前記磁気センサの動作状態を診断するように構成されている車両用システム。 - 請求項11において、前記センサ診断部は、前記不一致であった回数あるいは頻度に応じて前記磁気センサの動作状態を診断するように構成されている車両用システム。
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