System for individually adjusting at least one comfort level of a system user

Abstract

The invention relates to a system for individually adjusting at least one comfort level of a system user. It is provided that a system for individually adjusting at least one comfort level of a system user is provided. Such a system comprises at least one control unit (34), at least one clothing item and at least one vehicle structure of a vehicle, wherein the at least one clothing item and the at least one vehicle structure each have at least one connection point (12) which can be connected compatibly with at least one other connection point (12) respectively, so that energy and / or data transmission can be achieved. The system is designed to dynamically adjust to the at least one comfort level of the system user in a differentiated manner according to body parts by means of the at least one clothing item and / or the at least one vehicle structure.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to a system for individually adjusting at least one comfort level of a user of the system. Background Art

[0002] The interaction between a motor vehicle and a user already has a large number of interfaces which enable the use comfort and safety of the motor vehicle to be configured to the desired degree. Thus, a first approach is already known from the prior art in which a functional clothing item is linked to a motor vehicle or a component of a motor vehicle in such a way that the user can control the desired comfort state during the use period.

[0003] DE 10 2014 223 773 A1 discloses a smart clothing control. Such a control device should be designed to communicate with an input device and with at least one piece of clothing. In this case, the control device can be part of a driver information system of a vehicle, and the input device can be a smartphone or a smartwatch. The interaction between the clothing and the input device should be implemented via a communication interface that is not defined in detail. The corresponding communication is limited to the exchange of information. As can be seen from the accompanying drawings, the communication interface is a radio transmission, because no obvious wires or other physical interfaces are provided between the clothing and the control device. The focus here is on the control of the corresponding heating elements in the jacket and the temperature in the interior of the vehicle. The operating schemes related to the body parts for different climate scenarios are not explicitly provided here. In addition, there is no explicit description of comfortable wireless charging technology.

[0004] Generally speaking, during the use of a functional clothing item, either in combination with a vehicle or separately from one another, situations may arise in which a system user wearing such a functional clothing item desires different ideal settings with regard to the comfort level in different areas or body zones. For example, during travel in a vehicle without a roof, different requirements with regard to the comfort level may arise in the head area than, for example, in the back area or in the foot area of ​​the vehicle user. Summary of the invention

[0005] The invention is now based on the object of providing a system by means of which a particularly individual and situation-dependent adjustment of the comfort level of a system user is possible.

[0006] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, it is provided to provide a system for individually adjusting at least one comfort level of a system user. Here, such a system comprises at least one control unit, at least one clothing object and at least one vehicle structure of a vehicle, wherein the at least one clothing object and the at least one vehicle structure each have at least one connection portion, and the at least one connection portion can be connected compatibly with the corresponding at least one other connection portion, so that energy transmission and / or data transmission can be completed. The individual adjustment of the at least one comfort level of the system user can be realized dynamically according to the body parts by means of the at least one clothing object and / or the at least one vehicle structure. In this way, a system can be particularly well provided, by means of which a particularly personalized and situation-related adjustment of the comfort level of the system user can be achieved. For example, this can be a heatable coat or generally a clothing object for use in a convertible. Due to the driving airflow, it will quickly lead to an uncomfortable feeling of coldness at the occupant, especially in the neck area / shoulder area. The corresponding coat can recognize the coldness in these areas where cooling occurs, and heat it in sections and fully automatically on demand exactly where it is needed. When, for example, solar radiation is sufficient to compensate for the coldness felt due to the driving airflow, this is detected in the corresponding body area and the contact heating is adapted accordingly. In this regard, it is also known that human body areas have different temperature ranges that are comfortable to feel.

[0007] The present solution provides the possibility of keeping individual body regions at different thermal levels by means of clothing or clothing parts (e.g. coats, trousers, etc.) or providing the best possible thermal comfort with body region-dependent heating or cooling in the case of brief heating or cooling processes. The user is provided with the possibility of adapting the comfort level to his personal comfort perception in order to experience the best possible overall comfort perception.

[0008] The control unit can be, for example, an application for a means of transport or a smartphone. The operating concept of the smart jacket via the application or the operating surface can be described as follows.

[0009] In the simplest operating embodiment, the comfort level is adjusted for the jacket as a whole. This can be adjusted, for example, in three levels. These three levels are not to be confused with three heating levels, but are three comfort levels for temperature control and humidity control. If the corresponding comfort level is reached, the air conditioning measures are operated at a low load. If, for example, a uniform comfort level should be achieved, this can mean that this must be done individually and differently. In the case of such an overall adjustment of, for example, the entire jacket, a plurality of individual sections are already adjusted corresponding to different comfort levels. If the comfort level of the entire jacket moves, this can mean a horizontal shift in a plurality of individual sections with different values ​​for contact temperature and contact humidity. The prerequisite for this is that each section is equipped with a plurality of individual matching sensors.

[0010] It is also conceivable that the user selects a mode which can be called, for example, an "expert mode". In this special mode, the user can adjust the comfort level of the individual sections instead of adjusting the comfort level of the jacket as a whole. The jacket can be operated via an app (on a smartphone, smartwatch, tablet, etc.), an HMI (human-machine interface) in the vehicle, but also via operating elements in / on the jacket. In order not to overload the operation that is performed only via the jacket itself, some operating possibilities can be used sensibly there, for example. This can be, for example, the on and off of the thermal comfort regulation (for the overall comfort level of the jacket), the switch being able to be moved in multiple levels or a button for "power heating". "Power heating" is defined, for example, as "all heating elements with maximum heating power", wherein, for example, after one minute, the regulated operation is switched back again.

[0011] Regarding the use in convertibles, the jacket can, for example, have a heating element specifically for the neck area (with, for example, a removable roll-up collar and an integrated temperature-regulated heating element). Here, for example, at least one temperature sensor can be provided on the inner side of the roll-up collar, which ensures that a preset temperature is maintained in the contact area with the skin of the person. This is particularly for the comfort advantage of the convertible driver and is an alternative approach to other technical solutions in this field, in which, for example, air outlet openings in the backrest area or headrests with temperature and humidity regulation are used. Thus, collar heating / neck heating can be activated by the user via operating the smart jacket or the smart upper part as a heating mode for specific temperature regulation. This "convertible mode" can be adjusted, for example, via an application on a smartphone or via an operation on an HMI in a vehicle or via a function button on the jacket itself. However, when the cover of the vehicle is open, such an approach can also be adopted, that is, when, for example, sitting in the vehicle itself, the clothing upper part automatically recognizes and fully automatically activates the "convertible" mode in the jacket. Data transmission can be realized via the contact surface of the coat with, for example, a seat or via a smart phone / smart watch. For such a mode, it is also possible to preset the adjustment-temperature (for example, in the own climate characteristics) in sections that is relevant to the individual. The shoulder area / upper limb area can therefore be additionally equipped with a higher adjustment temperature than in other adjusted modes in the "convertible mode". The hood / roll-up collar / collar widening for the smart coat can be connected to the rest of the coat directly or by means of, for example, a buckle connection. In other words, a separate collar module itself can also be provided, for example, for use in a convertible or generally in a vehicle with at least one partially open user area. Here, at least part of the buckle belt is made of conductive plastic / material, so that, for example, energy transmission, signal transmission and data transmission can occur. Accordingly, conductive buttons can be considered. The button can be metal or composed of conductive plastic. If a temperature limit value lower than the preset temperature is identified by means of one or more temperature sensors, heating can be performed in the hood when needed. Accordingly, removable sleeves or removable leg parts in trousers can be considered, for example. If the capacity of the energy storage device or its battery power (for example, when the garment is used outside the vehicle) falls below a limit value or an estimated possible duration for heating / ventilation / cooling, the user can preset special settings in advance or select under preset options via the application operation how to deal with the limited energy resources. In this case, for example, the selected heating section with heating power can be operated at a reduced load or even switched off. However, it is also possible to reduce the heating power equally in all sections.In an operating application, a permanent forecast can be made for the time, in which the best possible comfort conditions can be ensured in the jacket / garment with the available charge capacity and taking into account the weather conditions.

[0012] The present invention has a number of preferred designs.

[0013] In another design scheme of the present invention, it is provided that the at least one clothing object includes at least one functional component, and the at least one vehicle structure includes at least one functional component, and the at least one control unit is designed to iteratively and situation-dependently determine an initial state with the aid of the at least one clothing object and / or the at least one corresponding functional component of the at least one vehicle structure for a specific individually adjusted comfort level, and to control the at least one clothing object and / or the at least one corresponding additional functional component of the at least one vehicle structure based on the determined initial state, so as to dynamically adjust the desired comfort level of the vehicle user.

[0014] Dynamic adjustment of the comfort level thus means, for example, such an iterative and situation-dependent adjustment. In particular, this means that the comfort level is adjusted as a function of an initial state. For example, a reference temperature trend to be achieved can be obtained as a function of the initial temperature, which describes the desired comfort level. The current temperature is determined at a determined point in time, for example by a sensor element in the clothing object, and at this point in time the current temperature is compared with the desired reference temperature, and the comfort level is adjusted based on the comparison result.

[0015] The advantages and embodiments mentioned above can thus be achieved or realized even better. "Iteration" can mean, for example, that during the adjustment process, recalibration always occurs again in real time or at least a preselected number of iteration cycles are performed. For example, during convertible driving, changing solar radiation or corresponding driving airflow can be taken into account. If, for example, a person wearing the described smart jacket sits on a seat with, for example, an existing dual-zone seat air conditioning (Climatronic) (i.e., fully automatic adjustment of seat heating and seat ventilation, which is achieved by means of sensor values ​​for absolute humidity and contact temperature in the contact area under the seat cover), then in principle the seat assumes the heating function or ventilation function in the contact area, but according to the sensor values ​​in the smart jacket. The sensor data are transmitted to the vehicle. However, in order to prevent the occupant from feeling uncomfortably cold due to the switching off of the heating function in the jacket during the heating process of the seat, which may be required, the active heating function in the back area of ​​the jacket, if any, should not be switched off immediately when sitting down. This heating in the jacket should be switched on for such a long time until the seat contact area in the seat reaches the comfortable temperature to be adjusted for the dual-zone seat air conditioning. After this, the heating and ventilation functions are adjusted according to the sensor values ​​in the jacket. If it is detected when sitting on the seat that the temperature in the jacket drops below the preset comfortable temperature in the jacket or threatens to drop below the preset comfortable temperature, then the jacket should first be actively heated until the seat with seat heating with the temperature sensor there also reaches the preset comfortable temperature for the seat dual-zone automatic air conditioning. After this, the heating and ventilation functions are also adjusted according to the sensor values ​​in the jacket. It is conceivable to use the heating curve between the person and the vehicle to identify whether comfortable heating is required and, if possible, with what intensity. If there is an associated temperature sensor for each heating section, this approach optimized in terms of comfort can be adopted for clothing in sections. Accordingly, the heating settings are stored to prevent uncomfortable heating in the jacket even outside the vehicle.

[0016] Furthermore, in another embodiment of the present invention, it is provided that the at least one functional component of the at least one clothing object is selected from the group consisting of: a heating element, a cooling device, a humidity sensor, a temperature sensor, a motion sensor, a stretch sensor, an acceleration sensor, a GPS sensor, a voice recognition device, a voice output device, an energy output unit, and wherein the at least one functional component of the at least one vehicle structure is at least selected from the group consisting of: a heating element, a cooling device, a humidity sensor, a temperature sensor. In addition to the contact heating for comfort adjustment in the jacket, cooling / ventilation for comfort adjustment in the jacket, for example in the armpit, can also be provided. In one scenario, for example, when a special friction fit / hook-and-loop fit structure, for example located near the armpit of the jacket, is opened, active ventilation / cooling can be automatically performed corresponding to the absolute humidity and temperature values ​​measured in the armpit. In this case, a small ventilator can be provided, which actively guides air from the surrounding environment into the inner area of ​​the clothing. Such a ventilator can also be provided for ventilation at a specific location of the jacket, without having to provide for opening the jacket via the friction fit / hook-and-loop fit structure. The ventilator can be operated in a blowing mode, i.e., in a mode in which hot air is directed from the outside to the person, or in a suction mode, i.e., in a mode in which air is directed from the inside of the jacket to the outside. The comfort setting of the jacket can also be adapted via voice control via a microphone in the jacket and / or via a microphone of a smartphone and / or a microphone in the vehicle cabin.

[0017] However, the air conditioning can also be operated by gestures performed with the jacket or by touch operations on touch-sensitive surfaces on the jacket (for example, index finger and thumb are pulled apart for heating, for example, index finger and thumb are pulled together for cooling). A plurality of individual body areas can be adapted accordingly. It is also possible for the light bar to be visible in sections, which can be extended or shortened, for example, with the index finger, and the heating / cooling power can be increased or decreased accordingly.

[0018] Furthermore, a light strip or a plurality of light elements present at different locations or regions of the clothing object can be designed in such a way that when the system user leaves the vehicle in darkness or twilight, the light strip or light element is activated so that a light effect is adjusted for the user's safety or generally for comfort. Such a light element can imitate the contour of the user or be arranged at the edge region of the back region, so that the user can be more easily perceived as a person. With the aid of a humidity sensor, it can already be detected in good time that the absolute humidity value rises and threatens to exceed the limit value of the sweltering limit (approximately 0.012 kg of water per 1 kg of dry air).

[0019] Usually, it is only after exceeding the limit of sweltering that it is determined that the environment has become uncomfortable. Therefore, it is already possible to give a suggestion in time: the coat should be taken off to avoid overheating (vibration alarm, acoustic announcement). The suggestion to take off the coat can be realized, for example, acoustically via an integrated speaker in the coat. Thus, the speaker can be placed at the collar near the ear, for example, so that the volume of the announcement is kept low. The volume can be adapted to the volume of the surrounding environment detected by the microphone. But the suggestion to take off the coat can also be realized optically by activating, for example, a light function and / or a vibration function at the stand-up collar of the coat. The coat can also be connected to a navigation device on a smartphone, for example, and accordingly perform an announcement for the route. This can also be realized acoustically (for example, a beep on the left or right), optically (for example, making the stand-up collar light up on the left or right) or via vibration (for example, vibrating on the left or right). As already mentioned, the coat can also contain a cooling function in addition to the heating function, so as to control the coat according to the sensor value as required. However, the jacket can also include a membrane / surface with adjustable insulation and / or air / water permeability, which can be electrically adjusted, for example, as a function of an applied voltage and can be adjusted as a function of measured temperature / humidity values. Thus, for example, in a heating function of the jacket, the thermal insulation layer can be increased toward the outside. However, if it is detected that the temperature may exceed the limit of sweltering, the jacket surface can be switched to diffusely open.

[0020] In another embodiment of the present invention, it is also provided that, in the case of at least two functional components in the same body part area in the at least one clothing object, a minimum distance between the at least two functional components is provided, so that at least one comfort level of the vehicle user can be adjusted dynamically according to the body part areas by means of the at least one clothing object and / or the at least one vehicle structure. The sensor should be placed in this way so that the sensor is not directly on the heating element, but is positioned offset from the heating element in the lateral direction. That is, the sensor should be spaced apart from, for example, a flat heating element by, for example, at least 3 mm to 4 mm. The minimum distance can be a maximum of about 0.1 m. This ensures that the comfort level associated with, for example, a heating section (or multiple heating sections) is obtained, and flat heating or cooling / ventilation can be performed as required.

[0021] In another preferred embodiment of the present invention, it is provided that the at least one clothing object comprises at least one energy accumulator and at least one second connection part. It is further provided that the at least one energy accumulator of the at least one clothing object is replaceable. In addition, it is provided that the at least one second connection part of the at least one clothing object is designed to charge the at least one energy accumulator by means of a connection device. As a result, a very comfortable system can be provided, which can be used very flexibly during the use phase. In other words, the battery pack in the jacket can be replaceable so that the capacity of the accumulator and thus the weight of one or more battery packs can be adapted to, for example, the season or the envisaged use scenario. The jacket or clothing should have the possibility of being able to be charged at home at a socket or the like via a cable connection (cf. smartphone-charging). However, it is preferred that the charging function of the clothing / jacket is realized via a contact surface, which can be realized, for example, via the previously mentioned connection part.

[0022] Furthermore, in another embodiment of the invention, it is provided that the individual adjustment of at least one comfort level of the vehicle user can be adjusted dynamically and / or predictively with respect to the positioning of the at least one clothing object and / or the at least one vehicle structure in a differentiated manner according to the body parts independently of the relative positions of the at least one clothing object and / or the at least one vehicle structure. For example, the temperature history and the current temperature profile of the person can be transmitted to the vehicle before boarding, for example, a PKW (passenger car) or in general, before boarding the vehicle, so that the vehicle is pre-set and / or the heating behavior in the vehicle is adapted in a comfort-optimized manner. It is conceivable that the smart jacket or smart clothing automatically performs a comparison with a reminder calendar on a smartphone / smart watch or the like. Thus, the jacket can be preheated, for example, before being put on for leaving the residence or the vehicle (even if the jacket is not put on). The preheating can be performed in accordance with the air temperature / perceived temperature in accordance with weather data.

[0023] Furthermore, in another embodiment of the present invention, it is provided that the means of transport is at least selected from the group consisting of: a motor vehicle and a bicycle, and wherein the means of transport structure is at least selected from the group consisting of: a motor vehicle seat and a bicycle seat.

[0024] If, for example, an electric bicycle with an electric energy storage device is used, the jacket can also be charged via contact with the bicycle seat or the pants with the bicycle seat and also the jacket with the pants. For the use of the smart jacket when riding a bicycle, in particular, special cuffs of the jacket are advantageous, wherein the jacket is controlled via the cuffs. Thus, a special switch located in the cuff with touch operation and LED lighting can be advantageous so that the air conditioning-jacket-function can be realized, for example, on / off / heating / cooling adjustment without excessive deflection when riding a bicycle. Messages, navigation, light functions (flash function) and the like can also be operated via the stand-up collar. The corresponding situation can also be conceived for motorcycle jackets, wherein in this case the means of transport is a motorcycle and the means of transport structure is a motorcycle seat or a motorcycle seat device, for example in the form of a motorcycle bench seat. In an electric bicycle (bicycle-motorcycle-driver), the charging function can also be conceived to be realized via shoes, which can be connected to other clothing parts in an electrically conductive manner. In general, in each variant, corresponding charging of smart shoes with conductive soles can be achieved, wherein charging can be arranged on a shoe rack at home or in a means of transport (e.g. via an insole). A smart functional jacket for bicycle or motorcycle travel can be provided with an emergency function, which is set to output a GPS emergency signal, for example, in the case of particularly high acceleration values ​​(measured via an acceleration sensor). The clothing can also have an emergency lighting function. A smart functional jacket for bicycle or motorcycle drivers can include a flash function. If the arm is extended, this is detected, for example, via an extension sensor. In other words, the use of, for example, an intelligent, fully automatic thermal-comfort-adjusting jacket for bicycle or motorcycle drivers is very meaningful (e.g. in an electric bicycle scenario), and the use outside closed or semi-closed means of transport, such as, for example, a PKW (sedan) is also very meaningful.

[0025] Furthermore, in another embodiment of the invention, it is provided that the motor vehicle is a convertible. The advantages mentioned above are particularly well present in connection with a convertible or in connection with a phase of use of a convertible.

[0026] In another preferred embodiment of the present invention, it is provided that a clothing object according to the system according to the present invention is provided. The advantages mentioned above also apply to the clothing object, which can be corresponding clothing, such as a coat, trousers, a skirt, a vest, etc. in different variants.

[0027] The clothing item has at least one connection point. The connection point can be connected compatibly with another connection point of a vehicle structure of a vehicle, so that energy and / or data transmission can be achieved. If the clothing item is connected compatibly with the other connection point structure of the vehicle via the at least one connection point, the comfort level of the user of the clothing item can be adjusted dynamically and differently depending on the body area. The vehicle structure can be, for example, a motor vehicle seat, a motorcycle bench seat or a bicycle seat.

[0028] In another preferred embodiment of the present invention, it is provided to provide a charging device for a clothing object according to the present invention. Such a charging device comprises: at least one connection part, which can be connected compatibly with at least one connection part of the clothing object, so that energy transmission and / or data transmission can be completed; at least one retaining element, so that the charging device can be retained at the object; and at least one other connection part, so that the charging device can be connected to at least one energy source and / or at least one data device of the object. Thus, for example, a coat can be charged at home via the contact conduction surface provided on the hanger and the corresponding contact conduction surface in the coat. The contact conduction surface should be electrically conductive. However, conductive surfaces of fabric / plastic are preferred.

[0029] The charging device can also be designed as a car clothes hanger, for example. Here, the car clothes hanger is arranged on the vehicle seat or on the headrest of the vehicle seat. In particular, the car clothes hanger is arranged on the side of the vehicle seat facing away from the vehicle seat seat surface or on the side of the headrest facing away from the vehicle seat seat surface. The car clothes hanger is particularly provided for a vehicle seat that has a free space for hanging clothing items on the side of the vehicle seat facing away from the seat surface.

[0030] In a further preferred embodiment of the invention, a motor vehicle is provided which has at least one vehicle structure according to the system according to the invention.

[0031] The advantages mentioned above also apply to the motor vehicle.

[0032] Unless stated otherwise in individual cases, the various embodiments of the invention mentioned in this application can advantageously be combined with one another. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0033] The present invention is explained below in the following embodiments with the aid of the accompanying drawings.

[0034] Figure 1 The front and back sides of the smart jacket are shown;

[0035] Figure 2 A transport seat is shown;

[0036] Figure 3A showing a collar of a smart jacket;

[0037] Figure 3B showing a rolled collar of a smart jacket;

[0038] Figure 4 A rendering showing a display of a control unit;

[0039] Figure 5 A further presentation of a display of a control unit is shown;

[0040] Figure 6 A further presentation of a display of a control unit is shown;

[0041] Figure 7 A charging device for a smart clothing object is shown. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0042] Figure 1 The front and back of a smart jacket 10 of a system for individually adjusting at least one comfort level of a user of the system are shown. The jacket 10 is shown here only as an example, and the same functions and components can also be present in any other clothing item, wherein a corresponding vehicle structure is then provided.

[0043] On the back side of the smart jacket 10, two connection points 12 can be seen, which are designed to be connected or functionally contacted with matching connection points of the vehicle structure. The two connection points can be provided not only in the form of metal plates but also in the form of textile fittings (Textilaufsatz) with, for example, metal wires. Usually, the connection points 12 can also be provided to consist of textile fibers, which are mixed with electrically conductive elements, so that a charging process can take place via the vehicle structure. In addition, different functional components can be seen on the back side. Figure 1 In particular, the heating element 14 and the sensor 16 are shown. The sensor 16 can be, for example, both a humidity sensor and a temperature sensor. It is conceivable that these functions exist in one sensor 16 or that corresponding separate modules are installed side by side.

[0044] exist Figure 1In the example, a large planar heating element 14 is arranged at the lower end of the jacket, wherein the heating element 14 has a substantially rectangular shape with rounded corners. The two connection locations 12 can be seen on the heating element 14, which also have a substantially rectangular shape with rounded corners, wherein, however, the two connection locations are smaller than the large planar heating element 14. Above the heating element 14, another heating element 14 can be seen, which is basically arranged in the middle back area of ​​the smart jacket 10. The heating element 14 also has a substantially rectangular shape. Above the heating element 14, another heating element 14 can be seen, which is arranged in the collar element 18 of the jacket 10. In other words, the heating element 14 basically covers the collar area on the back side of the smart jacket 10 in the middle, wherein the heating element 14 has a substantially half-moon shape, so that the shape is adapted to the shape of the lower area of ​​the collar element 18. In addition to the corresponding heating element 14, the corresponding sensor 16 is shown. The sensor 16 is schematically shown here as a small circle. All shapes and sizes of components are Figure 1 The figures are given only by way of example and other geometries, dimensions and dimensional relationships are conceivable. In particular, the shape and dimensions of the heating element 14 shown can be roughly adapted to the corresponding area of ​​use. The smart jacket 10 has an energy storage device 20, which can be connected to an energy source (not shown in detail) via a second connection point (not shown in detail). In addition, a Raspberry Pi interface with Bluetooth can be provided. In addition, a data storage device (not shown in detail) can be provided, which is located downstream of the energy storage device 20, for example. Figure 1 Although the second connection part is not shown in detail, it can also be provided with a second connection part and can usually also be located outside the visual range. Figure 1 Such a second connection location can enable additional charging, for example, by means of an external cable, for example at a socket or at a USB interface.

[0045] Figure 2A vehicle seat 22 is shown, which can be a possible vehicle structure. In general, other components of the vehicle can also be provided as a vehicle structure. The example of a vehicle seat 22 therefore represents here only a possible embodiment variant of a vehicle structure. The vehicle seat has connection locations 24, which are located in the lower area of ​​the backrest. These connection locations 24 are essentially rectangular in design and are spaced apart from each other and oriented in parallel. The connection locations 24 are longer in the vertical direction of the vehicle seat 22 than in the horizontal direction of the vehicle seat 22, so that the connection locations 24 extend from the sitting surface of the vehicle seat 22 in the direction of the headrest of the vehicle seat 22. The connection locations are designed, for example, to be connected to the vehicle seat 22. Figure 1 The connection 24 is connected to the connection point 12 of the cover 10, wherein due to the position and geometrical shape of the connection point 24 in the vehicle seat 22, a reliable connection is required between the connection points 12, 24, even if the user of the system comprising the cover 10 and the vehicle seat 22 moves while sitting. The connection point 24 can be provided not only in the form of a metal sheet but also in the form of a textile sheath with, for example, a metal wire. In general, the connection point 24 can also be provided to consist of textile fibers, which are admixed with electrically conductive elements, so that, for example, a charging process of the cover 10 can then take place via the vehicle structure.

[0046] Figure 3A The collar 26 of the smart jacket 10 is shown. The collar 26 has a heating element 14, which is basically arranged in the form of a collar 26. For example, the collar 26 can be heated in a temperature-regulated manner when it is turned up. Thus, such a collar 26 can promote or cause a desired and consciously selected comfort state in the upper seat area of ​​the user, for example, during use in a convertible or generally used in a vehicle with an open structure. In other words, such a collar 26 can always provide additional heat when the system detects that it is necessary to adjust to or reach the desired comfort state on the user side. The collar 26 can be operated or controlled in coordination with the overall system via a control unit not shown in the sense of the overall system, or can be dynamically activated at all times, if the overall situation requires this. According to the distinction between the various parts of the body, the system can, for example, identify that heating must be performed in the neck area of ​​the user in order to achieve a comfortable state or comfort level, and at the same time, the ventilation device must be switched on or operated at least for a short time in the leg area or other areas, so that together, a desired or adjustable comfort state can be established.

[0047] Figure 3B The rolled collar 28 of the smart jacket 10 is shown. The rolled collar 28 is Figure 3AAnother embodiment of the invention is shown in the context of a collar 26 shown in FIG. In this case, the roll-up collar 28 has a heating element 14 in the form of a heating wire 30. The heating wire 30 can thus be arranged in the roll-up collar 28 in such a way that it can be rolled up together with the roll-up collar 28. Figure 3B In the figure, the roll-up collar 28 is shown on the left in the rolled-up state and on the right in the unfolded state. In other words, the roll-up collar 28 integrated in the collar 26 can be pulled up as an alternative, and can also be adjusted to a preset temperature on the inside in a temperature-controlled manner by means of the roll-up collar.

[0048] Figure 4 A display diagram of a control unit 34 is shown. The display 32 can be, for example, the screen of a smartphone, wherein the display diagram shows, for example, the operating state of an application or a control program belonging to the system or independent of the system but compatible with the system. In this example, a jacket 10 is schematically shown, wherein a small, schematically shown icon 36 of a vehicle structure (in this case, a vehicle seat 22) is shown at the top right of the jacket 10. The reference numerals used here only show the physical structures or components of the system on the display 32 of the control unit 34. For ease of understanding, the same reference numerals are used, even if the actual physical structures are not presented in this figure and in other figures showing the display 32, but rather virtual illustrations are presented, so that the system user can then operate these displayed structures. An energy display 38 is provided in the schematically shown jacket 10, so that, for example, the user can see what the current charge state of the jacket 10 is. In the lower area of ​​the display 32, an adjustment module 40 displays different comfort levels that can be selected by the user. For example, this can be the level "OFF", "Neutral", "1", "2" or "3". exist Figure 4 If "1" is selected in the control panel and a frame marking 41 is additionally displayed around the schematically shown outer shell 10, all components are simultaneously active for the desired comfort state.

[0049] Figure 5 A further presentation of the display 32 of the control unit 34 is shown. The jacket 10 is again schematically shown. A small, schematically shown icon 36 of a vehicle structure, in this case a vehicle seat 22, is also shown at the top right of the jacket 10. In the lower area of ​​the display 32, an adjustment module 40 displays different comfort levels that can be selected by the user. For example, these can be the levels "OFF", "Neutral", "1", "2" or "3". In Figure 5In the example, "2" is selected both on the left and on the right. In this case, however, a plurality of individual functional components of the jacket 10 are shown on the display 32. It is conceivable that the user can thereby selectively control a plurality of individual components individually. Figure 5 , the heating elements 14 of the front side of the jacket 10 are displayed on the left display 32, and the heating elements 14 of the back side of the jacket 10 are displayed on the right display 32. It is conceivable that each other functional component is displayed, which can then be controlled or adjusted individually or in the sense of a superordinate command structure in conjunction with a comfort level that can be adjusted to different body parts. In addition, the user can select via a selection symbol 42 whether the front side of the clothing object (in this case the jacket 10) or the back side of the clothing object is to be displayed.

[0050] Figure 6 A further presentation of the display 32 of the control unit 34 is shown. In this case, the user is shown to what extent the functional components of the system, for example in the form of a heating element 14 which is both in the jacket 10 and in the vehicle seat 22, act together. It is also possible to control or adjust the corresponding components, for example the heating element 14, both in the jacket 10 and in the vehicle seat 22 individually. On the display 32 shown on the left, for example, it is shown how not only the heating element 14 of the jacket 10 but also the heating element of the vehicle seat 22 is operated. On the right, however, it is shown how only the vehicle seat 22 is activated or controlled, wherein the heating element 14 in the seat area is adjusted to a neutral setting, while other adjustments are made in the back area. These settings can, for example, be made individually and respectively broken down into individual functional components or can then be adjusted dynamically in the sense of a directly selected comfort level, wherein the system then makes corresponding adjustments differentiatedly according to the individual body regions via all available functional components, including the corresponding sensors 16. In Figure 6 In the example, the adjustment module 40 on the right display 32 also shows that negative values ​​can also be adjusted, for example for a cooling function. In this sense, any other values ​​of functional components not shown in detail can also be presented or can be selected by the user in the application case.

[0051] Figure 7A charging device 44 for a smart clothing object, for example, a coat 10, is shown. In the illustrated presentation, the charging device 44 is shown in the form of a car hanger 46. The car hanger 46 is fixed to the vehicle seat 22. In particular, the car hanger 46 is fixed to the headrest 50 of the vehicle seat 22. The car hanger 46 is arranged on the side of the seat facing away from the vehicle seat 22. This is reasonable when there is free space on the side of the vehicle seat facing away from the seat to hang clothing objects. Such a car hanger 46 is arranged at the front headrest 50 with the aid of two retaining elements 48. The retaining element 48 can be provided, for example, in the form of a clip or a threaded fastening element. Two reversely bent support elements 52 extend upward from the retaining element 48. Here, the support elements 52 each have a substantially horseshoe-shaped geometry. In other words, the support elements 52 are each provided in the form of an arc-shaped curved tube, which is disposed opposite to the retaining element 48 in the upper region and leads into an almost horizontal end region 54. The end regions 54 are thus arranged at the respective ends on the right and left of the vehicle hanger 46. Additional support elements 52, which have a substantially horizontal orientation, connect the respective end regions 54 to one another, wherein the respective support elements 52 are received in the respective contact surface devices 56. The contact surface devices 56 thus form or comprise the connection point 12, for example for connection to a clothing object not shown in detail, for example a coat 10. For example, the charging of the coat 10 can take place via the contact surfaces (for example in the form of contact-conducting surfaces in the hanger) or the contact surface devices 56 in the shoulder region on the inside of the coat 10 and in the connection point 12. In general, it is conceivable that such a charging device 44 is also used outside the vehicle in the residential area or in general in the infrastructure. For this purpose, the required smaller adaptations of the retaining element 48 or the support element 52 or the connection point 12 are taken into account here and are also to be regarded as disclosed within the scope of the above description.

[0052] Reference numerals list

[0053] 10. Smart Jacket

[0054] 12 Connection parts

[0055] 14 Heating element

[0056] 16 Sensors

[0057] 18 Collar element

[0058] 20 Accumulator

[0059] 22 Transport Seats

[0060] 24 Connection parts

[0061] 26 Collar

[0062] 28 Rolled collar

[0063] 30 Heating wire

[0064] 32 Display

[0065] 34 Control Unit

[0066] 36 icons

[0067] 38 Energy Display

[0068] 40 Adjustment module

[0069] 41 Border Mark

[0070] 42 Select symbol

[0071] 44 Charging device

[0072] 46 Car hangers

[0073] 48 Holding element

[0074] 50 Headrest

[0075] 52 Load-bearing elements

[0076] 54 End area

[0077] 56 Contact surface device

Claims

1. A system for individually adjusting at least one comfort level of a system user, the system comprising at least one control unit (34), at least one clothing object and at least one vehicle structure of a vehicle, wherein: The at least one clothing object and the at least one transport structure each have at least one connection point (12), and the at least one connection point can be connected compatibly with at least one other connection point (12) respectively, so that energy transmission and / or data transmission can be completed, characterized in that the system is designed to dynamically adjust at least one comfort level of a system user according to body parts by means of the at least one clothing object and / or the at least one transport structure, wherein the at least one clothing object includes at least one energy accumulator (20), and wherein, when the at least one clothing object is used outside the transport, the individual adjustment of at least one comfort level of the system user can be dynamically adjusted according to body parts by means of the at least one clothing object in a predictive manner with respect to the relative positioning of the at least one clothing object and the at least one transport structure and the available charge capacity of the at least one energy accumulator (20).

2. The system according to claim 1, wherein: The at least one clothing object comprises at least one functional component, and wherein the at least one transport vehicle structure comprises at least one functional component, wherein the at least one functional component of the at least one clothing object is selected from: a heating element (14), a cooling device, a humidity sensor, a temperature sensor, a motion sensor, a stretch sensor, an acceleration sensor, a GPS-sensor, a voice recognition device, a voice output device, an energy output unit, and wherein the at least one functional component of the at least one transport vehicle structure is at least selected from: a heating element, a cooling device, a humidity sensor, a temperature sensor.

3. The system according to claim 2, wherein: The at least one clothing object comprises at least one further functional component and / or the at least one transport structure comprises at least one further functional component, wherein the at least one control unit (34) is designed to iteratively and situation-dependently determine an initial state with the aid of the at least one clothing object and / or the at least one further functional component of the at least one transport structure for a specific individually adjusted comfort level, and to control the at least one clothing object and / or the at least one further functional component of the at least one transport structure based on the determined initial state, thereby dynamically adjusting the desired comfort level of a system user.

4. A system according to any one of claims 2 or 3, wherein: In the case of at least two functional components located in the same body part area in the at least one clothing object, a minimum distance between the at least two functional components is set so that at least one comfort level of the system user can be dynamically adjusted according to the body part area in a differentiated manner with the help of the at least one clothing object and / or the at least one vehicle structure.

5. A system according to any one of the preceding claims 1 to 3, wherein: The at least one clothing item comprises at least one second connection point, wherein the at least one energy accumulator (20) of the at least one clothing item is replaceable and wherein the at least one second connection point of the at least one clothing item is designed to charge the at least one energy accumulator (20) by means of a connection device.

6. A system according to any one of the preceding claims 1 to 3, wherein: The transportation tool is at least selected from: a motor vehicle, a bicycle, and wherein the transportation tool structure is at least selected from: a motor vehicle seat, a bicycle seat.

7. The system according to claim 6, wherein: The motor vehicle is a convertible.

8. A clothing object according to the system according to any one of claims 1 to 7.

9. The clothing object according to claim 8, wherein the clothing object has at least one connection point (12) which can be connected compatibly with another connection point of the vehicle structure of the vehicle so that energy transmission and / or data transmission can be achieved, characterized in that When the clothing item is compatibly connected to the further connection point of the vehicle structure via the at least one connection point, the comfort level of the user of the clothing item can be adjusted dynamically and differentiatedly depending on the body part regions.

10. A charging device (44) for a clothing item according to claim 8 or 9, the charging device comprising: at least one connection portion (12), the at least one connection portion being compatibly connectable with at least one connection portion of the clothing object, thereby enabling energy transfer and / or data transfer; at least one retaining element (48), thereby enabling the charging device (44) to be retained at an object; and at least one further connection point, so that the charging device (44) can be connected to at least one energy source and / or at least one data device of the object.

11. The charging device (44) according to claim 10, wherein the charging device is designed as a car clothes hanger (46), wherein: The automobile clothing hanger (46) is arranged on a headrest (50) of a vehicle seat (22).

12. A motor vehicle comprising at least one vehicle structure according to the system according to any one of claims 1 to 7.

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