Vehicle experience system

Abstract

To provide a vehicle experience system that enhances an immersive feeling into content.SOLUTION: A vehicle experience system 1 is approximately configured to include: a display part 2 that displays content 6 in the vicinity of a seat 80 of a vehicle 8, thereby providing a visual stimulus 11 to an occupant 9 seated on the seat 80; and a control part 5 connected to a tactile device 891 that provides at least either of a warm sensation and a cold sensation as a tactile stimulus 12 to the occupant 9, the control part controlling the display part 2 and the tactile device 891 so as to deliver the visual stimulus 11 and the tactile stimulus 12 to the occupant 9 in coordination with the content 6.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to an experience system for a vehicle. [Background technology]

[0002] As a conventional technology, a vehicle experience device is known that is mounted on a vehicle and includes an experience device that enables the user to have an experience, and a control unit that controls the operation of the experience device (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

[0003] This vehicle experience device controls the experience equipment to play videos within the area of ​​the front window, make the interior of the vehicle dark, and air-condition the seat to envelop the user, thereby providing the user with a comfortable experience. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2020-189618 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] In recent years, devices such as conventional vehicle experience devices have been required to provide users with an even higher level of immersion.

[0006] Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide an experience system for a vehicle that can enhance the sense of immersion in content. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] One aspect of the present invention provides an experience system for a vehicle that includes a display unit that displays content around the vehicle seats to provide visual stimuli to occupants sitting in the seats, and a control unit that is connected to a tactile device that provides tactile stimuli of at least one of warmth and coldness to the occupants, and controls the display unit and the tactile device to provide the occupants with visual and tactile stimuli linked to the content. [Effects of the Invention]

[0008] According to the present invention, it is possible to enhance the sense of immersion in content. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0009] [Figure 1] FIG. 1(a) is a diagram showing an example of a vehicle equipped with a vehicle experience system according to an embodiment, and FIG. 1(b) is a diagram showing an example of content to be projected. [Figure 2] FIG. 2(a) is a diagram for explaining an example of the arrangement of a projection unit and the like of a vehicle experience system according to an embodiment, and FIG. 2(b) is an example of a block diagram of the vehicle experience system. [Figure 3] FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating an example of a projected image according to the embodiment. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 is an example of a block diagram of a vehicle communication system including a vehicle experience system according to an embodiment. [Figure 5] FIG. 5(a) is a diagram showing an example of a change in content due to touch operation of the vehicle experience system according to the embodiment, and FIG. 5(b) is a diagram showing an example of content that changes in conjunction with time. [Figure 6] FIG. 6 is a timing chart showing an example of timing at which the vehicle experience system according to the embodiment provides visual, tactile, auditory, and olfactory stimuli to the user. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0010] (Summary of the embodiment) The vehicle experience system according to the embodiment is generally configured to include a display unit that displays content around the vehicle seats to provide visual stimuli to occupants seated in the seats, and a control unit that is connected to a tactile device that provides tactile stimuli of at least one of warmth and coldness to the occupants, and controls the display unit and the tactile device to provide the occupants with visual and tactile stimuli linked to the content.

[0011] This vehicle experience system provides occupants with visual and tactile stimuli linked to the content, thereby increasing the sense of immersion in the content compared to when this configuration is not adopted.

[0012] [Embodiment Mode] (Overview of Vehicle Experience System 1) FIG. 1(a) is a diagram showing an example of a vehicle equipped with a vehicle experience system according to an embodiment, and FIG. 1(b) is a diagram showing an example of projected content. FIG. 2(a) is a diagram for explaining an example of the arrangement of a projection unit and the like of a vehicle experience system according to an embodiment, and FIG. 2(b) is an example of a block diagram of the vehicle experience system. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of a projected image according to an embodiment. FIG. 4 is an example of a block diagram of a vehicle communication system including a vehicle experience system according to an embodiment. In FIGS. 1(b), 3, and 4(b), content 6 is shown by way of example, but is not limited to, allowing a passenger 9 to experience bathing in an open-air bath.

[0013] Furthermore, the seat 80 described below may be a driver's seat, a passenger seat, or a rear seat. When the seat 80 is a driver's seat, the experience is possible, for example, when the vehicle 8 is not in a state where it can be driven. When the seat 80 is a driver's seat, the steering wheel is, for example, housed in a panel 84a, but is not limited to this. As shown in FIG. 3, the seat 80 is configured to include a seat portion 80a, a seat back 80b, and a headrest 80c.

[0014] In the drawings relating to the embodiments described below, the ratios and shapes of the figures may differ from the actual ratios and shapes. Also, in Figures 2(b) and 4, arrows indicate the flow of main signals and information. Below, an overview of the vehicle experience system 1 will be described.

[0015] As shown in Figure 6 described below, the vehicle experience system 1 enhances the sense of immersion in content 6 by providing the occupant 9 with at least one of the following: visual stimulation 11 provided to the occupant 9 by the display unit 2 in accordance with content 6 and tactile stimulation 12 provided by a tactile device 891; further visual stimulation 11 provided by a visual device 893 mounted on the vehicle 8; auditory stimulation 13 provided by an auditory device 892; and olfactory stimulation 14 provided by an olfactory device 894.

[0016] As shown in Figures 1(a) to 4, the vehicle experience system 1 is generally configured to include a display unit 2 that displays content 6 around a seat 80 of a vehicle 8 to provide a visual stimulus 11 to an occupant 9 sitting in the seat 80, and a control unit 5 that is connected to a tactile device 891 that provides a tactile stimulus 12 of at least one of a warm and a cold sensation to the occupant 9, and controls the display unit 2 and the tactile device 891 to provide the occupant 9 with visual stimuli 11 and tactile stimuli 12 linked to the content 6.

[0017] The control unit 5 is connected to an auditory device 892 that provides auditory stimuli 13 to the occupant 9 through hearing, and controls the display unit 2, tactile device 891 and auditory device 892 to provide visual stimuli 11, tactile stimuli 12 and auditory stimuli 13 linked to the content 6 to the occupant 9.

[0018] The control unit 5 is connected to an olfactory device 894 that provides olfactory stimuli 14 to the occupant 9 through the sense of smell, and controls the display unit 2, tactile device 891, auditory device 892 and olfactory device 894 to provide the occupant 9 with visual stimuli 11, tactile stimuli 12, auditory stimuli 13 and olfactory stimuli 14 linked to the content 6.

[0019] The control unit 5 provides the tactile stimulus 12 to the occupant 9 using a tactile device 891 of at least one of an air conditioning device 891a and a heater device of the vehicle 8.

[0020] As an example, as shown in FIG. 4, the vehicle experience system 1 constitutes part of a vehicle communication system 89, and is electromagnetically connected to a vehicle control device 890, a tactile device 891, an auditory device 892, a visual device 893, an olfactory device 894, and an operating device 895 via a vehicle LAN (Local Area Network) 896.

[0021] The above-mentioned electromagnetic connection refers to a connection using at least one of a connection using a conductor, a connection using light, which is a type of electromagnetic wave, and a connection using radio waves, which is also a type of electromagnetic wave. When electronic devices are connected to each other using a conductor, wired communication is performed between the electronic devices, when connected using light, optical communication is performed, and when connected using radio waves, wireless communication is performed.

[0022] The vehicle control device 890 is a microcomputer that includes, for example, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) that performs calculations and processing on acquired data according to stored programs, and semiconductor memories such as RAM (Random Access Memory) and ROM (Read Only Memory). The vehicle control device 890 is configured to comprehensively control the on-board devices installed in the vehicle 8.

[0023] The tactile device 891 is configured to include, for example, an air conditioning device 891a, a seat heater 891b, a belt heater 891c, and an armrest heater 891d as heating devices, and a vibration device 891e, as shown in Figures 1(a), 2(a), and 4.

[0024] The air conditioner 891a is configured to blow out conditioned air adjusted to a set temperature from an outlet. The air conditioner 891a receives a control signal S output from the control unit 5 via the communication unit 4 and the vehicle LAN 896. 5a Based on this, conditioned air is blown toward a face region 90, a neck region 91, a trunk region 92, a leg region 93 and a foot region 94 of an occupant 9 seated in a seat 80.

[0025] The seat heater 891b is disposed in the seat 80. The seat heater 891b is controlled by the control signal S output from the control unit 5 via the communication unit 4 and the vehicle LAN 896. 5b Based on this, the body region 92 and the foot region 93 are warmed through the seat portion 80a and the seat back 80b.

[0026] The belt heater 891c is disposed on the seat belt 83. The belt heater 891c is connected to the communication unit 4 and the vehicle LAN 896 in response to a control signal S 5c Based on this, the torso region 92 is primarily heated.

[0027] The armrest heater 891d is arranged in the first armrest 81 and the second armrest 82. The armrest heater 891d is connected to the communication unit 4 and the vehicle LAN 896 via a control signal S 5d The left and right hands 95 of the occupant 9 are warmed based on the above.

[0028] The vibration device 891e is disposed on the seat portion 80a and the seat back 80b of the seat 80. The vibration device 891e vibrates in response to a control signal S output from the control unit 5 via the communication unit 4 and the vehicle LAN 896. 5e Vibrations corresponding to the content 6 are applied to the seat portion 80a and the seat back 80b based on the content 6. The occupant 9 receives the tactile stimulation 12 due to the vibrations from the back and the backs of the thighs via the seat portion 80a and the seat back 80b.

[0029] As shown in Figures 1(a), 2(a) and 4, the hearing device 892 is configured to include, for example, a pillar speaker 892a, a door speaker 892b, a foot speaker 892c and a seat speaker 892d.

[0030] The pillar speakers 892a are arranged on the left and right pillars 86. As shown in FIG. 4, the pillar speakers 892a receive a control signal S output from the control unit 5 via the communication unit 4 and the vehicle LAN 896. 5f Based on this, sound according to the content 6 is output.

[0031] The door speakers 892b are arranged on the left and right doors 87. As shown in FIG. 4, the door speakers 892b receive a control signal S output from the control unit 5 via the communication unit 4 and the vehicle LAN 896. 5g Based on this, sound according to the content 6 is output.

[0032] The foot speaker 892c is disposed below the panel 84a. As shown in FIG. 4, the foot speaker 892c receives a control signal S output from the control unit 5 via the communication unit 4 and the vehicle LAN 896. 5h Based on this, sound according to the content 6 is output.

[0033] The seat speakers 892d are arranged on the left and right sides of the headrest 80c of the seat 80. As shown in FIG. 4, the seat speakers 892d receive a control signal S output from the control unit 5 via the communication unit 4 and the vehicle LAN 896. 5i Based on this, sound according to the content 6 is output.

[0034] The visual device 893 is configured to include a display 893a, a first illumination 893b, and a second illumination 893c, as shown in, for example, FIGS. 1(a), 2(a), and 4.

[0035] The display 893a is, for example, a liquid crystal display or an organic EL (Electro Luminescence) display. The display 893a displays the display information S output from the control unit 5 via the communication unit 4 and the vehicle LAN 896. 5j 2(a), the display 893a is disposed above the panel 84a. The display 893a may be configured to pop out from the panel 84a when necessary, or may be a sub-display that displays meters of the vehicle 8, etc. The display 893a may be configured to project an image onto the windshield 88.

[0036] The first illumination 893b is arranged, for example, along the first armrest 81, the panel 84a, and the second armrest 82, as shown in FIG. 1(a). The first illumination 893b is also arranged, for example, between the second armrest 82 and the door trim 870. The first illumination 893b is, for example, an illumination device in which a plurality of light-emitting elements are arranged in a line and emit light. The first illumination 893b is illuminated by a control signal S output from the control unit 5 via the communication unit 4 and the vehicle LAN 896. 5k It lights up in a lighting pattern based on the

[0037] The second illumination 893c is arranged below the panel 84a, for example, as shown in FIG. 2(a). The second illumination 893c is, for example, a plurality of light-emitting elements arranged in a line to emit light. The second illumination 893c is illuminated by a control signal S output from the control unit 5 via the communication unit 4 and the vehicle LAN 896. 5l The first illumination 893b and the second illumination 893c may emit light in a single color or in multiple colors.

[0038] The olfactory device 894 is arranged on the ceiling 85, for example, as shown in Fig. 2(a) and Fig. 4. The olfactory device 894 has a plurality of scents, and receives a control signal S output from the control unit 5 via the communication unit 4 and the vehicle LAN 896. 5m Based on the content6, it emits a scent according to the content.

[0039] The operating device 895 has, for example, a touch pad 895a and a touch pad 895b as shown in FIG. 1(a).

[0040] The touchpad 895a is disposed on the surface 810 of the first armrest 81. The touchpad 895a is configured to output an operation signal S6 indicating that an operation by the occupant 9 has been detected to the vehicle experience system 1 via the vehicle LAN 896.

[0041] The touchpad 895b is disposed on the surface 820 of the second armrest 82. The touchpad 895b is configured to output an operation signal S7 indicating that an operation by the occupant 9 has been detected to the vehicle experience system 1 via the vehicle LAN 896.

[0042] The touchpads 895a and 895b are, by way of example, capacitive touch sensors that detect touch operations as operations, but are not limited to this. The touchpads 895a and 895b may be configured using, for example, a push switch that accepts push operations, a sensor that detects operations based on pressure, a sensor that detects operations based on the distance to an object measured based on irradiated radio waves or laser light, or a sensor that detects operations by gestures based on captured images.

[0043] The vehicle LAN 896 is a vehicle network such as a CAN (Controller Area Network) or a LIN (Local Interconnect Network) that enables mutual exchange of signals, information, etc. The vehicle experience system 1 communicates with a vehicle control device 890, a tactile device 891, an auditory device 892, a visual device 893, an olfactory device 894, and an operating device 895 via the vehicle LAN 896.

[0044] (Configuration of display unit 2)

[0045] The display unit 2 has a plurality of projection units that project the projection image 73 onto the projection area, and projects the projection image 73 onto the periphery of the seat 80 by the projection units that correspond to the plurality of content areas divided based on the content 6.

[0046] The multiple projection units project the projection image 73 onto a first armrest 81 of the seat 80, a second armrest 82 of the door trim 870 close to the seat 80, a panel 84a in front of the occupant 9, and a part of the body of the occupant 9 as the projection area.

[0047] 2(b), the display unit 2 of the present embodiment includes, as a projection unit, a first projector 21, a second projector 22, and a third projector 23, but is not limited to this. In the present embodiment, in addition to the first projector 21 to the third projector 23, a content area is also displayed on the display 893a.

[0048] As a modified example, the display unit 2 may be configured such that at least a portion of the panel 84a, table 84b, first armrest 81, and second armrest 82 are configured as displays. As an example, the table 84b is configured to be positioned below the panel 84a and be retractable, as shown in FIG. 1(a). The table 84b is used by being retracted above the feet of the occupant 9.

[0049] Here, a surface 840a of the panel 84a, a surface 810 of the first armrest 81, and a surface 820 of the second armrest 82 are a continuous plane to make it easier to view the first to third projected images 74 to 76. Similarly, a surface 840b of the table 84b is a plane.

[0050] 1(a) and 1(b), the content 6 is divided into a first content area 61 to a fourth content area 64 according to the first projector 21 to the third projector 23 and the display 893a. Note that the first content area 61 to the fourth content area 64 may be created by the control unit 5 dividing the content 6 in accordance with a predetermined definition based on the pixels of the content 6. Alternatively, the vehicular experience system 1 may be configured to acquire content information 30 that has been divided into areas in advance.

[0051] 1(b), the first content area 61 is the area at the lower left of the content 6. As an example, as shown in FIGS. 1(a) and 3, the first content area 61 is projected as a first projection image 74 onto a first projection area 70 including the left foot of the occupant 9, with the surface 810 of the first armrest 81 and the surface 840b on the left side of the table 84b as the projection surface.

[0052] 1(b), the second content area 62 is the area at the lower right of the content 6. As an example, as shown in FIGS. 1(a) and 3, the second content area 62 is projected as a second projection image 75 onto a second projection area 71 that mainly uses a surface 820 of the second armrest 82 and a surface 840b on the right side of the table 84b as a projection surface, and includes the right foot of the occupant 9.

[0053] As shown in Fig. 1(b), the third content area 63 is the central area of ​​the content 6. As an example, as shown in Fig. 1(a) and Fig. 3, this third content area 63 is projected as a third projection image 76 onto a third projection area 72, which mainly uses the surface 840a of the panel 84a as the projection surface.

[0054] 1(b), the fourth content area 64 is an area above the content 6. As an example, the fourth content area 64 is displayed as a display image 77 on the display 893a as shown in FIGS.

[0055] As an example, it is preferable that the first content area 61 to the fourth content area 64 are divided so as to be continuous and share adjacent boundaries. Note that the number of content areas into which content 6 is divided varies depending on the number of projectors and displays. Furthermore, the divided content areas do not need to share boundaries as long as a projected image and a displayed image similar to content 6 can be obtained as a whole.

[0056] As a result, the content 6 is projected onto the first projection area 70 to the third projection area 72 as the first projection image 74 to the third projection image 76, and is also displayed on the display 893a as the display image 77. The first projection image 74 to the third projection image 76 are projected by the first projector 21 to the third projector 23.

[0057] The first projector 21 projects a first projection image 74, which is an enlarged version of the first content area 61, onto the first projection area 70. As shown in FIG. 1(a), the first projector 21 is disposed on the ceiling 85 of the vehicle 8 above the first armrest 81. The first projector 21 projects the first projection image 74 based on projection information S2 output from the control unit 5.

[0058] The second projector 22 projects a second projection image 75, which is an enlarged version of the second content area 62, onto the second projection area 71. As shown in FIG. 1(a), the second projector 22 is disposed on the ceiling 85 of the vehicle 8 above the second armrest 82. The second projector 22 projects the second projection image 75 based on projection information S3 output from the control unit 5.

[0059] The third projector 23 projects a third projection image 76, which is an enlarged version of the third content area 63, onto the third projection area 72. As shown in FIG. 1(a), the third projector 23 is disposed on the ceiling 85 of the vehicle 8 above the panel 84a. The third projector 23 projects the third projection image 76 based on projection information S4 output from the control unit 5.

[0060] (Configuration of storage unit 3) The storage unit 3 is, for example, a semiconductor memory, but is not limited to this. The storage unit 3 stores content information 30.

[0061] The content information 30 includes, for example, information on the content 6 and information on the first content area 61 to the fourth content area 64.

[0062] (Configuration of communication unit 4) The communication unit 4 is configured to exchange signals, information, and the like with the vehicle control device 890 and the like using a communication protocol such as CAN or LIN.

[0063] (Configuration of control unit 5) The control unit 5 is, for example, a microcomputer including a CPU, RAM, and ROM. The ROM stores, for example, a program for the control unit 5 to operate. The RAM is used, for example, as a storage area for temporarily storing calculation results. The control unit 5 also has a means for generating a clock signal therein and operates based on this clock signal. The control unit 5 also has a function for measuring time. Furthermore, the control unit 5 is configured, for example, to acquire the current time based on the vehicle information S1 output from the vehicle control device 890 via the vehicle LAN 896.

[0064] The control unit 5 is configured to control the tactile device 891 and change the tactile stimulus to be applied depending on the position of the body of the occupant 9.

[0065] 3, when content 6 provides the experience of bathing in an open-air bath, a face region 90 and a neck region 91 of the occupant 9 are located above the projected water surface 78, and a torso region 92, a foot region 93, and a foot area 94 are located in the hot spring. In other words, the face region 90 and the neck region 91 are at a different temperature from the torso region 92, the foot region 93, and the foot area 94.

[0066] The control unit 5 generates a control signal S for controlling the seat heater 891b, the belt heater 891c, and the armrest heater 891d based on the content information 30. 5b ~Control signal S 5d to heat the trunk region 92 and the foot region 93, and to control the air conditioner 891a. 5a The control unit 5 outputs a control signal S to control the air conditioner 891a, thereby sending conditioned air to the foot area 94 and warming the foot area 94. 5ais outputted to send conditioned air to the face area 90 and neck area 91, thereby warming the face area 90 and neck area 91.

[0067] (Changes in Content 6 due to touch operations) FIG. 5(a) is a diagram showing an example of a change in content due to touch operation of the vehicle experience system according to the embodiment, and FIG. 5(b) is a diagram showing an example of content that changes in conjunction with time.

[0068] The control unit 5 is connected to an operation device 895 that receives operations from the occupant 9, and changes the content 6 in response to the operation.

[0069] When the control unit 5 receives at least one of the operation signal S6 and the operation signal S7 from the operation device 895 via the vehicle LAN 896 and the communication unit 4, it changes the projection image 73 at the location corresponding to the touchpad where the touch operation was performed.

[0070] 5(a), for example, the control unit 5 causes ripples 780 to appear on the water surface 78 of the projection image 73 in response to a touch operation. Because the touchpads 895a and 895b are located below the projected water surface 78, the ripples 780 appear with the positions of the touchpads 895a and 895b as the center 781. If the touchpads 895a and 895b are not located below the water surface 78, the ripples 780 may appear with the center 781 being a predetermined position on the water surface 78, or one or more ripples 780 may appear randomly.

[0071] The control unit 5 also changes the content 6 in conjunction with the time when the content 6 is displayed. The control unit 5 changes the content 6 according to the current time, for example, based on the vehicle information S1 acquired from the vehicle control device 890 via the communication unit 4 and the vehicle LAN 896.

[0072] When the current time is evening or night, i.e., when it is completely dark, the control unit 5 darkens the content 6 to match the current time, projects a projection image 73, and displays a display image 77, as shown in FIG. 5(b), for example. The control unit 5 darkens the bath frame 66 and hot spring 67 of the open-air bath 65 in the content 6, as shown in FIGS. 1(b) and 5(b), for example, and projects an even darker landscape 68 outside the open-air bath 65. Note that the control unit 5 may change the brightness of the content 6, or may select one of multiple contents 6 according to the time, but is not limited to these.

[0073] An example of the operation of the vehicle experience system 1 when the occupant 9 experiences an open-air bath will be described below with reference to the timing chart in Fig. 6. Fig. 6 shows an example of the timing at which visual stimulation 11, tactile stimulation 12, auditory stimulation 13, and olfactory stimulation 14 are given, with the horizontal axis representing time t (seconds) and the vertical axis representing the stimulation being turned off, with a rising edge representing the stimulation being turned on. Note that times t1 to t7 shown in Fig. 6 are merely examples, and the same control may be performed at different times.

[0074] (operation) When projecting and displaying content 6, control unit 5 of vehicular experience system 1 reads content information 30 from storage unit 3 and provides visual stimulation 11 to olfactory stimulation 14 to occupant 9 based on content information 30.

[0075] (Control at time t1) ·Providing visual stimuli11 As shown in FIG. 6, in order to provide the visual stimulus 11 to the occupant 9, the control unit 5 outputs the projection information S2 to S4 to the first projector 21 to the third projector 23 to project the first projection image 74 to the third projection image 76, and also displays the display information S 5j is output to display the display image 77.

[0076] The first projector 21 to the third projector 23 mainly project images of the bath frame and the water surface 78. The display 893a displays the spout and scenery. The vehicular experience system 1 may also produce an effect in which the hot spring water flowing from the spout collects in the bath frame.

[0077] ·Providing tactile stimulation 12 As shown in FIG. 6, the control unit 5 outputs a control signal S to the air conditioner 891a, the seat heater 891b, the belt heater 891c, and the armrest heater 891d in order to provide the tactile stimulus 12 to the occupant 9. 5a ~Control signal S 5d Output.

[0078] The air conditioning device 891a delivers low-temperature conditioned air to the face region 90 and neck region 91 of the occupant 9, and delivers high-temperature conditioned air to the foot region 94. The seat heater 891b, belt heater 891c, and armrest heater 891d warm the torso region 92 and foot region 93 of the occupant 9. The occupant 9 can experience being warmed in a hot spring from the neck region 91 down.

[0079] ·Providing auditory stimulation 13 As shown in FIG. 6, the control unit 5 outputs a control signal S to the pillar speaker 892a, the door speaker 892b, and the seat speaker 892d in order to provide the auditory stimulus 13 to the occupant 9. 5f , control signal S 5g , control signal S 5i Output.

[0080] The pillar speaker 892a and the door speaker 892b output the sounds around the hot spring, and the seat speaker 892d outputs the sounds of the wind.

[0081] (Control at time t2) ·Providing auditory stimulation 13 The control unit 5 outputs a control signal S to the foot speaker 892c in order to provide the auditory stimulus 13 to the occupant 9. 5h The foot speaker 892c outputs, for example, the sound of hot water gushing out from the spout. The gushing sound may also be output from the pillar speaker 892a, which is closer to the spout.

[0082] (Control at time t3) The control unit 5 outputs a control signal S to the seat speaker 892d. 5i Stop the output of wind sound and end the output of wind sound.

[0083] (Control at time t4) ·Providing visual stimuli11 The control unit 5 outputs a control signal S to the first illumination 893b and the second illumination 893c in order to provide the visual stimulus 11 to the occupant 9. 5k and control signal S 5l The first illumination 893b and the second illumination 893c emit light so as to cause the water surface 78 to fluctuate and become cloudy, for example.

[0084] ·Providing auditory stimulation 13 The control unit 5 outputs a control signal S to the seat speaker 892d in order to provide the auditory stimulus 13 to the occupant 9. 5i The seat speaker 892d outputs the sound (for example, splashing noise) that is produced when the water surface 78 is lightly tapped.

[0085] ·Providing olfactory stimulation 14 The control unit 5 outputs a control signal S to the olfactory device 894 to provide the olfactory stimulus 14 to the occupant 9. 5m The olfactory device 894 outputs, for example, a control signal S 5m The scent of cypress is output based on this.

[0086] (Control at time t5) Switching visual stimuli 11 The control unit 5 outputs a control signal S to the first illumination 893b and the second illumination 893c in order to switch the visual stimulus 11. 5k and control signal S 5l The first illumination 893b and the second illumination 893c emit light in a color associated with the switched scent, and emit light that expresses fluctuations.

[0087] Switching between olfactory stimuli 14 The control unit 5 outputs a control signal S to the olfactory device 894 to switch the olfactory stimulus 14. 5m The olfactory device 894 switches from the scent of cypress to a scent such as lavender.

[0088] (Variation) As a modification, the control unit 5 may transmit a control signal S 5e is output to apply vibration to the seat 80. The vibration allows the occupant 9 to experience the tactile stimulation 12 of a waterfall bath or a jet bath.

[0089] (Effects of the embodiment) The vehicle experience system 1 according to this embodiment can enhance the sense of immersion in the content 6. Specifically, the vehicle experience system 1 provides the content 6 by combining visual stimuli 11 based on video and tactile stimuli 12 based on warmth and coldness, and therefore can enhance the sense of immersion of the occupant 9 in the content 6 compared to when this configuration is not adopted.

[0090] The vehicle experience system 1 warms the hands 95 and torso region 92 of the occupant 9, which makes it easier to achieve a relaxing effect and enhances the sense of immersion compared to when this configuration is not adopted. Furthermore, the vehicle experience system 1 not only warms but also partially cools the body, which enhances the sense of immersion compared to when only warming is used.

[0091] The vehicle experience system 1 combines auditory stimuli 13 and olfactory stimuli 14 in addition to visual stimuli 11 and tactile stimuli 12, thereby increasing the sense of immersion in the content 6 compared to when this configuration is not adopted.

[0092] The vehicle experience system 1 creates the effect of hot spring water filling up, so it can provide the occupant 9 with a more realistic experience than if the amount of hot spring water did not change.

[0093] As a modified example, the vehicle experience system 1 may be configured to produce the flickering of steam by using mist or the like sprayed at the feet.

[0094] Furthermore, the vehicle experience system 1 may also arrange illumination at the boundary of the projection area and emit light in a color similar to the color of the projected image to make the boundary less noticeable.

[0095] Furthermore, the vehicle experience system 1 may be equipped with a measurement sensor that can detect the shape and height of the object to be detected, and may be configured to be able to produce effects such as hot water spraying out or an object appearing when a hand 95 or an object is placed on it.

[0096] Although several embodiments and modifications of the present invention have been described above, these embodiments and modifications are merely examples and do not limit the scope of the invention as claimed. These novel embodiments and modifications may be embodied in various other forms, and various omissions, substitutions, modifications, etc. may be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention. Furthermore, not all combinations of features described in these embodiments and modifications are necessarily essential to solving the problems of the invention. Furthermore, these embodiments and modifications are included within the scope and spirit of the invention, and are also included in the scope of the invention and its equivalents as defined in the claims. [Explanation of symbols]

[0097] 1...vehicle experience system, 2...display unit, 3...storage unit, 4...communication unit, 5...control unit, 6...content, 8...vehicle, 9...occupant, 11...visual stimulus, 12...tactile stimulus, 13...auditory stimulus, 14...olfactory stimulus, 21-23...first projector to third projector, 30...content information, 61-64...first content area to fourth content area, 65...open-air bath, 66...bath frame, 67...hot spring, 68 ...Landscape, 70-72...First projection area to third projection area, 73...Projected image, 74-76...First projection image to third projection image, 77...Displayed image, 78...Water surface, 80...Seat, 80a...Seat, 80b...Seat back, 80c...Headrest, 81...First armrest, 82...Second armrest, 83...Seat belt, 84a...Panel, 84b...Table, 85...Ceiling, 86...Pillar, 87...Door, 88...Front window, 89...Vehicle communication system, 90...Face area, 91...Neck area, 92...Torso area, 93...Foot area, 94...Foot area, 95...Hand, 780...Ripple, 781...Center, 810, 820, 840a, 840b...Surface, 870...Door trim, 890...Vehicle control device, 891...Tactile device, 891a...Air conditioning device, 891b...Seat heater, 891c...Belt heater, 891d...Arm Rest heater, 891e... vibration device, 892... auditory device, 892a... pillar speaker, 892b... door speaker, 892c... foot speaker, 892d... seat speaker, 893... visual device, 893a... display, 893b... first illumination, 893c... second illumination, 894... olfactory device, 895... operation device, 895a, 895b... touch pad, 896... vehicle LAN

Claims

1. a display unit that displays content around a seat in the vehicle to provide a visual stimulus to a passenger sitting in the seat; a control unit connected to a tactile device that provides the occupant with at least one of a warm sense and a cold sense of touch stimulus, and that controls the display unit and the tactile device to provide the occupant with the visual stimulus and the tactile stimulus linked to the content; A vehicle experience system equipped with

2. The control unit is connected to an auditory device that provides auditory stimuli to the occupant, and controls the display unit, the tactile device, and the auditory device to provide the occupant with the visual stimuli, the tactile stimuli, and the auditory stimuli linked to the content. The vehicle experience system of claim 1 .

3. the control unit is connected to an olfactory device that provides the occupant with an olfactory stimulus through the sense of smell, and controls the display unit, the tactile device, the auditory device, and the olfactory device to provide the occupant with the visual stimulus, the tactile stimulus, the auditory stimulus, and the olfactory stimulus linked to the content. The vehicle experience system of claim 2 .

4. the control unit is connected to an operation device that receives an operation by the occupant, and changes the content in response to the operation. The vehicle experience system according to claim 3 .

5. the control unit changes the content in conjunction with the time when the content is displayed. The vehicle experience system according to claim 3 .

6. the display unit has a plurality of projection units that project projection images onto a projection area, and projects the projection images onto the periphery of the seat by the projection units that correspond to a plurality of content areas divided based on the content; The vehicle experience system according to any one of claims 1 to 5.

7. the plurality of projection units project the projection image onto a first armrest of the seat, a second armrest of a door trim close to the seat, a panel in front of the occupant, and a part of the body of the occupant as the projection area; The vehicle experience system according to claim 6.

8. the control unit applies the tactile stimulus to the occupant using the tactile device of at least one of an air conditioning device and a heater device of the vehicle. The vehicle experience system according to claim 6.

9. The control unit controls the tactile device to change the tactile stimulus provided depending on the body position of the occupant. The vehicle experience system of claim 8.

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