Seat control device, seat control method, and non-transitory storage medium

Abstract

The present application provides a seat control device, a seat control method, and a non-transitory storage medium. A seat control device, a seat control method, and a seat control program are obtained, in a case where any one of a plurality of image display regions possessed by a vehicle displays an image, the time and effort of a passenger moving a seat of the vehicle can be reduced. By deciding, by a selection unit, an image display region that displays an image based on a selection by the passenger, reading, by a setting unit, a setting condition of a position and posture of a seat of the vehicle based on the decided image display region, calculating, by an adjustment unit, an adjustment amount that is a difference between the setting condition and a current position and posture of the seat of the vehicle, and sending a drive signal based on the adjustment amount to a seat adjustment mechanism, the position and posture of the seat of the vehicle are adjusted in correspondence with the image display region. Thus, the time and effort of the passenger adjusting the seat of the vehicle in order to view and listen to the image can be reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to seat control devices, seat control methods, and non-transitory storage media. Background Technology

[0002] For example, Japanese Patent No. 6769407 discloses a vehicle display device suitable for vehicles having at least two vehicle seats rotatably mounted relative to the vehicle body, and includes a monitor, a detection unit, and a control device. The monitor is rotatably mounted between the at least two vehicle seats relative to the vehicle body, has a first display section displaying a first image on one side, and a second display section displaying a second image that is the same as or different from the first image on the other side. Furthermore, the detection unit detects the relative orientation of each of the at least two vehicle seats to the orientation of the monitor, and the control device controls the first and second display sections based on the detected relative orientation.

[0003] Imagine that when autonomous driving becomes widespread, the video display area inside the car will display images, increasing the opportunities for passengers to enjoy entertainment such as watching and listening to the displayed images.

[0004] However, when multiple image display areas are set up inside the vehicle, and any one of these areas displays an image, the occupants need to move the vehicle seats to a position where it is easy to view the displayed image, which presents a problem of spending time moving the vehicle seats. Summary of the Invention

[0005] This disclosure provides a seat control device, seat control method, and seat control program that can reduce the time occupants need to move the vehicle seats when displaying an image in any of the multiple image display areas of a vehicle.

[0006] The seat control device according to the first method includes: a first determination unit that determines an image display area of ​​a display image among a plurality of image display areas of the vehicle based on the selection of the vehicle occupants; a second determination unit that determines an adjustment amount of a vehicle seat provided in the vehicle corresponding to the image display area determined by the first determination unit; and an adjustment unit that adjusts the position and posture of the vehicle seat based on the adjustment amount of the vehicle seat determined by the second determination unit.

[0007] In the first method, a first decision unit determines the image display area of ​​a display image among multiple image display areas of the vehicle based on the occupant's selection, and a second decision unit determines the adjustment amount of the vehicle seat corresponding to the determined image display area, and adjusts the position and posture of the vehicle seat based on the adjustment amount determined by the second decision unit. Therefore, according to the first method, when displaying an image in any of the multiple image display areas of the vehicle, the time required for the occupant to move the vehicle seat can be reduced.

[0008] The second approach is that, in the first approach, the second decision unit includes: a setting unit that determines setting conditions for the position and posture of each vehicle seat based on the image display area determined by the first decision unit; a posture detection unit that detects the position and posture of each vehicle seat; and an adjustment unit that determines the difference between the setting conditions and the position and posture of the vehicle seat detected by the posture detection unit, i.e., the adjustment amount of each vehicle seat.

[0009] According to the second method, the second decision unit uses the setting unit to determine the setting conditions of the position and posture of each vehicle seat based on the image display area determined by the first decision unit, uses the posture detection unit to detect the position and posture of each vehicle seat, and uses the adjustment unit to determine the adjustment amount based on the difference between the setting conditions of each vehicle seat and the position and posture of each vehicle seat detected by the posture detection unit.

[0010] The third approach is that, in the first or second approach, the second determining unit determines the adjustment amount of at least one of the following: the position of the vehicle seat along the vehicle's front-to-back direction, the position of the vehicle seat along the vehicle's width direction, the rotation angle of the vehicle seat about its vertical axis, and the tilt angle of the seat back.

[0011] According to the third method, the second decision unit can determine the adjustment amount of the vehicle seat for the image displayed in the image display area determined by the first decision unit, so that the occupant can easily view it.

[0012] The fourth method is that, in any of the first to third methods, an occupant detection mechanism is further provided, which detects occupants sitting in the vehicle seats, and the second decision unit determines the adjustment amount of the vehicle seats based on the occupants sitting in the vehicle seats detected by the occupant detection mechanism.

[0013] According to the fourth method, since the occupant detection agency detects the configuration of the vehicle seats where the occupant is seated among multiple vehicle seats, the adjustment amount of each vehicle seat can be determined based on the configuration of the vehicle seats. For example, even when the vehicle seats are tilted when the image display area of ​​the ceiling is determined to be the area for displaying images, the adjustment amount can be determined to tilt only the vehicle seats where the occupant is seated.

[0014] The fifth method is that, in the fourth method, the occupant detection mechanism detects the physique of the occupant sitting in the vehicle seat, and the second decision unit determines the adjustment amount of the vehicle seat based on the occupant's physique.

[0015] According to the fifth method, the second decision-making unit determines the adjustment amount of the vehicle seat based on the physique of the occupant sitting in the vehicle seat as detected by the occupant detection agency. For example, if the occupant's sitting height (viewpoint) is low, the adjustment amount can be set to raise the vehicle seat. Thus, the position and posture, such as the height, of the vehicle seat can be adjusted according to the occupant's physique.

[0016] The sixth method is, in the fourth or fifth method, where the occupant detection mechanism includes an indoor camera that takes pictures of the interior of the vehicle, or a seat sensor that detects when an occupant sits in the seat of the vehicle, or the indoor camera and the seat sensor.

[0017] According to the sixth method, it is possible to detect the vehicle seat where the occupant is seated based on images of the interior of the vehicle captured by an indoor camera, or to detect the occupant's physique (e.g., sitting height (viewpoint)). Alternatively, it is possible to detect the vehicle seat where the occupant is seated using a seat sensor.

[0018] The seventh method involves a seat control method that utilizes a computer to perform processing, which includes: determining an image display area among multiple image display areas of a vehicle; determining an adjustment amount of a vehicle seat disposed in the vehicle corresponding to the determined image display area; and adjusting the position and posture of the vehicle seat based on the determined adjustment amount of the vehicle seat.

[0019] According to the seat control method involved in the seventh method, similarly to the first method, when displaying an image in any of the multiple image display areas of the vehicle, the time required for the occupant to move the vehicle seat can be reduced.

[0020] The seat control program involved in the eighth method causes a computer to perform processing, which includes: determining an image display area among multiple image display areas of the vehicle; determining an adjustment amount of a vehicle seat disposed in the vehicle corresponding to the determined image display area; and adjusting the position and posture of the vehicle seat based on the determined adjustment amount of the vehicle seat.

[0021] According to the seat control program involved in the eighth method, similarly to the first method, when displaying an image in any of the multiple image display areas of the vehicle, the time required for the occupant to move the vehicle seat can be reduced.

[0022] This disclosure has the following effect: when displaying an image in any of the multiple image display areas of a vehicle, it can reduce the time required for occupants to move the vehicle seats. Attached Figure Description

[0023] Exemplary embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings, wherein:

[0024] Figure 1 This is a diagram showing the general structure of the seat control device.

[0025] Figure 2A This is a schematic diagram showing the configuration of the vehicle seats in a vehicle to which one embodiment of the seat control device is applied, viewed from above the vehicle.

[0026] Figure 2B This is a schematic diagram showing the configuration of the vehicle seats in a vehicle to which a seat control device according to one embodiment is applied, viewed from the side of the vehicle.

[0027] Figure 3 This is an explanatory diagram of a selection switch for a seat control device according to one embodiment.

[0028] Figure 4 This is a block diagram illustrating the functional structure of the control unit of a seat control device according to one embodiment.

[0029] Figure 5 This is a flowchart illustrating a vehicle seat control system according to one implementation method.

[0030] Figure 6A This is a schematic diagram showing the configuration of the vehicle seats in a vehicle with the overhead image display area selected, in a vehicle using a seat control device according to one embodiment.

[0031] Figure 6BThis is a schematic diagram showing the configuration of the vehicle seats in a vehicle with the overhead image display area selected, as viewed from the side of the vehicle, in the case of the seat control device according to one embodiment.

[0032] Figure 7A This is a schematic diagram showing the configuration of the vehicle seats as viewed from above in a vehicle using a seat control device according to one embodiment, with the image display area of ​​the windshield selected.

[0033] Figure 7B This is a schematic diagram showing the configuration of the vehicle seats in a vehicle with the image display area of ​​the windshield selected, as viewed from the side of the vehicle, in the case of the seat control device according to one embodiment.

[0034] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram showing the configuration of the vehicle seats as viewed from above in a vehicle using a seat control device according to one embodiment, with the image display area of ​​one side (left) of the side window glass selected.

[0035] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram showing the configuration of the vehicle seats as viewed from above in a vehicle using a seat control device according to one embodiment, with the image display areas of the side window glass selected.

[0036] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram showing the configuration of the vehicle seats as viewed from the side of the vehicle, in a vehicle in which the image display area of ​​the vehicle seats has been selected, when the seat control device according to one embodiment is applied.

[0037] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram showing the configuration of the vehicle seats as viewed from above in a vehicle using a seat control device according to one embodiment, with the image display area of ​​the windshield selected and no occupants seated in the rear seats.

[0038] Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram showing the configuration of the vehicle seats in a vehicle with the image display area of ​​the partition selected, as viewed from the side of the vehicle, in the case of applying the seat control device according to one embodiment.

[0039] Figure 13 This is a schematic diagram showing the configuration of the vehicle seats as viewed from above in a vehicle using a seat control device according to one embodiment, where the image display area of ​​the side window glass is selected and the seated occupant can view and listen to it alone. Detailed Implementation

[0040] Hereinafter, an example of an embodiment of the present disclosure will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Furthermore, in each figure, arrows FR, RH, and UP represent the front of the vehicle, the right side of the vehicle, and the top of the vehicle, respectively.

[0041] [One implementation method]

[0042] A seat control device according to one embodiment will be described.

[0043] First, for those equipped with seat control device 10 (refer to...) Figure 1 Vehicle 14 (refer to) controls multiple vehicles using seats 12. Figure 2A , Figure 2B (This will be explained.)

[0044] like Figure 2A , Figure 2B As schematically shown, vehicle 14 is a so-called single-box vehicle. Inside the passenger compartment 16 of vehicle 14, two vehicle seats 12 are arranged in two rows in the width direction on the floor 18. In order to distinguish each vehicle seat 12, the front right seat, front left seat, rear right seat, and rear left seat 12 are referred to as vehicle seats 12A to 12D, respectively.

[0045] In addition, each vehicle seat 12 can be tilted via the tilt mechanism 82 described later (see reference). Figure 1 The vehicle's vertical height can be adjusted. Additionally, the vehicle seat 12 can be adjusted via the seat sliding mechanism 84 (see below). Figure 1 The vehicle's position can be adjusted in both the forward / backward and width directions. Furthermore, the vehicle seat 12 can be adjusted via the seat tilt mechanism 86 (see reference). Figure 1 The seat backrest angle can be adjusted. Additionally, the vehicle seat 12 can be rotated via the seat rotation mechanism 88 (see below). Figure 1 Adjust the orientation of the vehicle seat 12 (the rotation angle of the vehicle seat 12 about the vertical axis).

[0046] like Figure 2A , Figure 2B As shown, in the carriage 16, a steering wheel 19 is arranged in front of the vehicle seat 12A on the right side of the front row.

[0047] In addition, such as Figure 2B As shown, a canopy 20 is provided in the carriage 16, and a windshield 22 is provided that slopes from the front end of the canopy 20 toward the front side of the vehicle and toward the lower side of the vehicle.

[0048] like Figure 6A , Figure 6BAs shown, two image display areas 20FA and 20RA are set separately on the inner side of the ceiling 20.

[0049] In addition, such as Figure 7A , Figure 7B As shown, an image display area 22A is provided on the inside of the windshield 22.

[0050] Moreover, such as Figure 9 As shown, two side windows 24R1 and 24R2 are provided on the right side of the carriage 16, separated front and back, and two side windows 24L1 and 24L2 are provided on the left side of the carriage 16, separated front and back.

[0051] In addition, image display areas 24R1A and 24R2A are respectively provided on the inner sides of the two right-side side window panes 24R1 and 24R2. Similarly, image display areas 24L1A and 24L2A are respectively provided on the inner sides of the two left-side side window panes 24L1 and 24L2.

[0052] In addition, such as Figure 10 As shown, image display areas 27RA and 27LA are also provided on the back of the seat back 90 and headrest 92 of the front vehicle seats 12 (12A, 12B).

[0053] These image display areas 20FA, 20RA, 22A, 24R1A, 24R2A, 24L1A, 24L2A, 26A, 27RA, and 27LA can be configured to display images by projecting images through a projector (not shown), or they can be configured to display images by an organic EL or the like provided in the image display area. There are no particular limitations as long as they are known image display units.

[0054] like Figure 1 As shown, the seat control device 10 includes a selection switch 30, an occupant detection mechanism 40, a seat posture detection mechanism 50, a control unit 60, and a seat adjustment mechanism 80. The seat adjustment mechanism 80 is equivalent to the "adjustment unit".

[0055] The selector switch 30 is a switch located inside the passenger compartment 16 on the side of the vehicle, near the driver's seat (in this embodiment, the front right-side vehicle seat 12A). Figure 3 As shown, the selection switch 30 includes: a "roof" switch 31 indicating that the selected image display area is the roof; a "FR" switch 32 indicating that the selected image display area is the windshield 22; a "SIDE R" switch 33 indicating that the selected image display area is the right side window 24R of the vehicle; a "SIDE L" switch 34 indicating that the selected image display area is the left side window 24L of the vehicle; and a "SEAT" switch 35 indicating that the selected image display area is the vehicle seat 12.

[0056] like Figure 1 As shown, the occupant detection mechanism 40 includes: an indoor camera 42, installed in the carriage 16 and capable of taking pictures of all vehicle seats 12 inside the carriage; and occupant detection sensors 44, installed in each vehicle seat 12 and detecting whether an occupant is seated in that vehicle seat 12. The occupant detection sensor 44 corresponds to the "seat sensor".

[0057] like Figure 1 As shown, the seat posture detection mechanism 50 includes: a seat direction detection sensor 52, which is installed on each vehicle seat 12 and detects the direction in which the front side of each vehicle seat 12 faces when viewed from above; a seat position detection sensor 54, which detects the position of each vehicle seat in the vehicle's longitudinal direction and the vehicle width direction; a seat height detection sensor 56, which detects the height of the vehicle seat 12; and a tilt angle detection sensor 58, which detects the tilt angle of the seat back of the vehicle seat 12.

[0058] like Figure 1 As shown, the control unit 60 is configured to include a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 60A, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 60B, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 60C, a memory 60D, and an input / output (I / F) 60F. The CPU 60A, ROM 60B, RAM 60C, memory 60D, and I / F 60F are interconnected in a communicative manner via an internal bus 60G.

[0059] CPU 60A is the central processing unit, which executes various programs or controls various parts. That is, as a processor, CPU 60A reads programs from ROM 60B or memory 60D, which are memory devices, and uses RAM 60C as the working area to execute the programs.

[0060] ROM60B stores various programs and data.

[0061] RAM60C is used as a work area to temporarily store programs or data.

[0062] The memory 60D is composed of an HDD (Hard Disk Drive) or an SSD (Solid State Drive) and stores various programs and data. In this embodiment, the memory 60D stores a processing program 100 and setting information 110. The processing program 100 is equivalent to a "seat control program".

[0063] The input / output I / F60F is connected to the selector switch 30, the occupant detection mechanism 40, the seat posture detection mechanism 50, the seat adjustment mechanism 80, etc.

[0064] The processing program 100, which is the seat control program, is a program used to control the control unit 60. With the execution of the processing program 100, the control unit 60, based on the selection signal input from the selection switch 30, sends a drive signal to the seat adjustment mechanism 80 based on setting conditions described later, thereby adjusting the vehicle seat 12 to a suitable position and posture, so that the occupant of the vehicle seat 12 can view and listen to images in the selected image display area.

[0065] The setting information 110 stores the setting conditions for each vehicle seat 12 for each image display area selected by the occupant. Specifically, these are the orientation of the vehicle seat 12 when viewed from above (the rotation angle of the vehicle seat 12 about the vertical axis), its position in the vehicle's front-to-back direction and width direction, and its tilt angle.

[0066] like Figure 4 As shown, in the control unit 60 of this embodiment, the CPU 60A functions as a selection unit 200, an occupant detection unit 210, a posture detection unit 220, a setting unit 230, an adjustment unit 240, and a transmission unit 250 by executing the processing program 100. The selection unit 200 corresponds to the "first decision unit". The posture detection unit 220, the setting unit 230, and the adjustment unit 240 correspond to the "second decision units".

[0067] The selection unit 200 has the following function: by having an occupant operate the selection switch 30 to input a selection signal, the selection unit 200 determines the image display area for displaying an image based on the selection signal. For example, when the "ceiling" switch 31 is operated, the selection unit 200 determines the area for displaying the image as the image display areas 20FA and 20RA located on the ceiling 20 (see reference). Figure 6A , Figure 6B ).

[0068] Similarly, when the "SIDE L" switch 34 is operated, the selection unit 200 determines the area for displaying the image to be the image display areas 24L1A and 24L2A located on the left side windows 24L1 and 24L2 (see reference). Figure 9 When the "SIDER" switch 33 is operated, the selection unit 200 similarly determines the area for displaying the image as the image display areas 24R1A and 24R2A located on the right-side side windows 24R1 and 24R2 (see reference). Figure 9 ).

[0069] Furthermore, when both the "SIDE R" switch 33 and the "SIDE L" switch 34 are operated simultaneously, the selection unit 200 determines the area for displaying the image as the image display areas 24R1A and 24R2A of the right-side side windows 24R1 and 24R2 and the image display areas 24L1A and 24L2A of the left-side side windows 24L1 and 24L2.

[0070] The occupant detection unit 210 has the function of detecting the seating status (whether the occupant is seated) of each vehicle seat 12 based on the output signal from the occupant detection mechanism 40.

[0071] That is, the system determines whether an occupant is seated in a vehicle seat 12 based on the image captured by the indoor camera 42 of the carriage 16, and detects the vehicle seat 12 in which the occupant is seated. Alternatively, the system detects the vehicle seat 12 in which the occupant is seated based on the output signal of the occupant detection sensor 44 installed on each vehicle seat 12.

[0072] The posture detection unit 220 has the function of detecting the posture (state quantity) of the vehicle seat 12 based on the output signal from the seat posture detection mechanism 50. For example, it detects the orientation (direction) of each vehicle seat 12 when viewed from above based on the output signal of the seat orientation detection sensor 52. In addition, it detects the position of each vehicle seat 12 in the vehicle front-to-back direction and the vehicle width direction based on the output signal of the seat position detection sensor 54. Furthermore, it detects the vertical height of each vehicle seat 12 based on the output signal of the seat height detection sensor 56. Moreover, it detects the tilt angle of each vehicle seat 12 based on the output signal of the tilt angle detection sensor 58.

[0073] In addition, the “posture” of the vehicle seat 12 mentioned in this specification includes not only the orientation, height and tilt angle of the vehicle seat 12, but also its position in the front-to-back direction and the width direction of the vehicle.

[0074] The setting unit 230 has the following function: based on the image display area selected by the selection unit 200 and the seating status of the vehicle seat 12 detected by the occupant detection unit 210, it reads the setting conditions of each vehicle seat 12 from the setting information 110 stored in the memory 60D.

[0075] For example, when the selected image display area is the ceiling 20, the front vehicle seats 12A and 12B are positioned directly below the image display area 20FA in the vehicle's longitudinal direction, and the rear vehicle seats 12C and 12D are positioned directly below the image display area 20RA in the vehicle's longitudinal direction. Furthermore, a setting condition is established to increase the tilt angle of each vehicle seat 12A to 12D so that the faces of the seated occupants are facing the image display areas 20FA and 20RA on the ceiling.

[0076] The adjustment unit 240 has the following functions: it calculates the adjustment amount, which is the difference between the setting conditions of each vehicle seat 12 and the posture (state quantity) of each vehicle seat 12 detected by the posture detection unit 220, and generates a drive signal for the seat adjustment mechanism 80 based on the adjustment amount. For example, when the selected image display area is the ceiling 20, it calculates the amount of movement (adjustment amount) of the vehicle seat 12A in the vehicle's fore-and-aft direction based on the difference between the current position of the vehicle seat 12A in the vehicle's fore-and-aft direction and the position in the vehicle's fore-and-aft direction set by the setting conditions, and generates a drive signal based on the amount of movement.

[0077] The transmitting unit 250 has the following function: it sends the drive signal generated by the adjusting unit 240 to the seat adjusting mechanism 80 (tilt mechanism 82, seat sliding mechanism 84, seat tilt adjustment mechanism 86, seat rotation mechanism 88) via the input / output I / F 60F.

[0078] The seat adjustment mechanism 80 includes a tilt mechanism 82, a seat sliding mechanism 84, a seat tilt adjustment mechanism 86, and a seat rotation mechanism 88. Each mechanism is provided for each vehicle seat 12.

[0079] The pitch mechanism 82 moves the vehicle seat 12 vertically based on a drive signal from the control unit 60. This is to adjust the height of the vehicle seat 12 according to the occupant's physique (sitting height / viewpoint position), so that the occupant can easily view and hear the images.

[0080] The seat sliding mechanism 84 is configured to move the vehicle seat 12 in the vehicle longitudinal direction and the vehicle width direction based on a drive signal from the control unit 60. This allows the vehicle seat 12 to be moved to face the selected image display area. Additionally, for example, as... Figure 7A As shown, by moving the front vehicle seats 12A and 12B, which are closer to the image display area 22A, outward in the vehicle width direction, and moving the rear vehicle seats 12C and 12D inward in the vehicle width direction, all occupants of the vehicle seats 12 can enjoy good audiovisual images.

[0081] The seat tilt adjustment mechanism 86 changes the tilt angle (inclination angle) of the seat back of the vehicle seat 12 relative to the seat cushion based on the drive signal from the control unit 60. For example, by increasing the tilt angle when viewing or listening to images displayed on the ceiling 20 (image display areas 20FA, 20RA) and decreasing the tilt angle when viewing or listening to images displayed on the windshield 22 (image display area 22A), the seated occupant can view or listen to images in a comfortable posture in either case.

[0082] The seat rotation mechanism 88 enables the vehicle seat 12 to rotate about a rotation axis extending in the vertical direction, and adjusts the orientation (rotation angle) of the vehicle seat 12 based on a drive signal from the control unit 60. For example, the vehicle seat 12 facing forward of the vehicle can be rotated 30 degrees outward in the vehicle width direction (see reference). Figure 13 ).

[0083] (effect)

[0084] In this embodiment, using Figure 5 The flowchart illustrates the process of vehicle seat control processing performed by the control unit 60, whereby the occupant selects the image display area using the selection switch 30. This processing is performed by the CPU 60A of the control unit 60, which functions as the selection unit 200, occupant detection unit 210, posture detection unit 220, setting unit 230, adjustment unit 240, and transmission unit 250 at predetermined time intervals or periodic intervals.

[0085] First, when the control unit 60 detects that the vehicle 14 has switched to autonomous driving (fully autonomous driving), the CPU 60A reads the processing program 100 from the memory 60D and executes it, thereby performing this control.

[0086] CPU60A determines whether a selection signal has been input from selector switch 30. Figure 5 (The following is omitted) Figure 5 (Step S100). In the absence of an input signal (No in step S100), the CPU 60A remains in standby mode until a selection signal is input.

[0087] When a selection signal is input, the CPU60A determines the image display area based on the selection signal (step S102).

[0088] For example, when a ceiling selection signal is input to the control unit 60 by pressing the "ceiling" switch 31 of the selection switch 30 by an occupant, the CPU 60A determines the image display areas 20FA and 20RA of the ceiling 20 as the areas for displaying images.

[0089] Next, the CPU 60A determines the vehicle seats 12 (vehicle seats 12A to 12D) where the occupants are seated based on images captured by the indoor camera 42 that captures images inside the carriage 16 or the output signal of the occupant detection sensor 44 (step S104). For example, if occupants are detected seated in all of the vehicle seats 12 (see...). Figure 2A ).

[0090] Next, the CPU60A obtains the posture information of the vehicle seats 12 based on the output signals of the seat orientation detection sensor 52, seat position detection sensor 54, seat height detection sensor 56, and tilt angle detection sensor 58 installed on each vehicle seat 12 (step S106). That is, it detects the direction in which each vehicle seat 12 faces, the position of each vehicle seat 12 in the vehicle front-to-back direction and the vehicle width direction, the height of each vehicle seat 12, and the tilt angle of each vehicle seat 12.

[0091] Furthermore, based on the determined image display area, the CPU 60A reads the setting conditions of the vehicle seats 12 stored in the setting information 110 of the memory 60D (step S108). For example, if the selected image display area is the ceiling, the following setting conditions are read: the front vehicle seats 12A and 12B are located directly below the image display area 20FA, the rear vehicle seats 12C and 12D are located directly below the image display area 20RA, and the tilt angle is increased for all vehicle seats 12.

[0092] Next, the CPU 60A calculates the difference between the setting conditions of each vehicle seat 12 and the current posture (state quantity) of the vehicle seat 12, i.e., the adjustment amount of each vehicle seat 12, and generates a drive signal for each vehicle seat 12 based on the adjustment amount (step S110). For example, a drive signal is generated that moves each vehicle seat 12 to the rear of the vehicle by a predetermined amount and increases the tilt angle by a predetermined angle.

[0093] Next, the CPU60A sends the generated drive signal to each mechanism of the seat adjustment mechanism 80 via the input / output I / F60F (step S112).

[0094] Therefore, as Figure 6A , Figure 6B As shown, the vehicle seats 12 are moved to the rearward side by the drive seat sliding mechanism 84, so that the front vehicle seats 12A and 12B are directly below the image display area 20FA, and the rear vehicle seats 12C and 12D are directly below the image display area 20RA. In addition, the tilt angle of each vehicle seat 12 is increased, so that the faces of the occupants of each vehicle seat are facing the image display areas 20FA and 20RA.

[0095] This series of processes is repeated until fully autonomous driving ends.

[0096] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the adjustment (control) of the posture of the vehicle seats 12 remains unchanged, whether all vehicle seats 12 are occupied or only a portion of the vehicle seats 12 are occupied (or a portion is empty).

[0097] (Effect)

[0098] Therefore, the occupant does not need to adjust the posture (position or tilt angle) of the vehicle seat 12 in accordance with the selected image display areas 20FA and 20RA. The posture of the vehicle seat 12 is automatically adjusted to a state suitable for the occupant's audiovisual experience, thus saving the occupant the effort of adjusting the vehicle seat 12.

[0099] Furthermore, when manually adjusting the vehicle seats 12, each vehicle seat 12 needs to be adjusted so that the occupants of the front vehicle seats 12A and 12B with increased tilt angles do not interfere with the occupants of the rear vehicle seats 12C and 12D. Therefore, the occupants of each vehicle seat 12 must adjust the seats while checking the posture of the other vehicle seats 12, which is time-consuming. However, in this embodiment, in order to avoid the above-mentioned interference, setting conditions are stored in the setting information 110 in advance, thus eliminating the need for occupants to adjust the vehicle seats 12.

[0100] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the adjustment (control) of the posture of the vehicle seats 12 is not changed, whether all the vehicle seats 12 are occupied or only a portion of the vehicle seats 12 are occupied (when a portion of them are empty), thus simplifying the control.

[0101] Furthermore, while the image display area selected in the above process is ceiling 20, the same control is applied even when other image display areas are selected. The control and its effects are briefly explained below for each selected area.

[0102] (When switch 32 with "FR" selected)

[0103] That is, when the occupant selects the "FR" switch 32 in the selection switch, the CPU 60A, similarly to the above, determines the image display area 22A of the windshield 22 as the area for displaying the image (step S102). Furthermore, the CPU 60A reads the setting conditions corresponding to the determined image display area from the setting information 110. Moreover, the CPU 60A calculates the difference between the setting conditions and the posture of each vehicle seat, i.e., the adjustment amount, and outputs a drive signal generated based on the adjustment amount to the seat adjustment mechanism 80.

[0104] The drive signal drives the seat sliding mechanism 84 and the seat rotating mechanism 88, such as Figure 7AAs shown, the front vehicle seats 12A and 12B are moved to both ends (sides) in the vehicle width direction, and each vehicle seat 12A and 12B is rotated so that, when viewed from above, they face inwards from the front of the vehicle in the vehicle width direction, so that each vehicle seat 12A and 12B is directly opposite the image display area 22A. On the other hand, the rear vehicle seats 12C and 12D are moved towards the center in the vehicle width direction. In addition, the tilt angle of all vehicle seats 12 is increased.

[0105] (Effect)

[0106] In this way, by moving the front vehicle seats 12A and 12B to their respective ends in the vehicle width direction and to the rear vehicle seats 12C and 12D, the occupants of the rear vehicle seats 12C and 12D will not be obstructed by the front vehicle seats 12A and 12B and their occupants, and can reliably view and listen to the images (refer to the image display area 22A) displayed on the windshield 22. Figure 7A , Figure 7B That is, there is no need for the seated occupants to adjust the posture of the vehicle seat 12 so that all the seated occupants of the vehicle seat 12 can see and hear the images displayed in the image display area 22A, thus eliminating the complexity of adjustment.

[0107] Furthermore, the vehicle seats 12A and 12B, which are moved to both ends in the vehicle width direction, are tilted towards the center of the vehicle width direction when viewed from above. Therefore, occupants can reliably enjoy the view and sound from both ends in the vehicle width direction while facing the windshield 22 (image display area 22A). Moreover, by adjusting the tilt angle of each vehicle seat 12, occupants can enjoy the view and sound in a comfortable posture.

[0108] (When "SIDE L" switch 34 is selected)

[0109] If the occupant selects the "SIDE L" switch 34 in the selection switch, the same applies as described above, such as... Figure 8 As shown, the CPU 60A determines the image display areas 24L1A and 24L2A of the side window glass 24L1 and 24L2 as the areas for displaying images (step S102). Furthermore, the CPU 60A reads the setting conditions corresponding to the determined image display areas 24L1A and 24L2A from the setting information 110. Moreover, the CPU 60A calculates the difference between the setting conditions and the posture of each vehicle seat, i.e., the adjustment amount, and outputs a drive signal generated based on the adjustment amount to the seat adjustment mechanism 80.

[0110] The drive signal drives the seat sliding mechanism 84 and the seat rotating mechanism 88, such as Figure 8As shown, the front seats 12A and 12B are tilted to the left in the direction of vehicle width from the rear of the vehicle when viewed from above, and the rear seats 12C and 12D are tilted to the left in the direction of vehicle width from the front of the vehicle when viewed from above.

[0111] In addition, the positions of each vehicle seat 12 are adjusted such that, compared to the front left vehicle seat 12B, the front right vehicle seat 12A is located on the rear side of the vehicle, and compared to the rear left vehicle seat 12D, the rear right vehicle seat 12C is located on the front side of the vehicle.

[0112] In addition, all vehicles use seats 12 to increase the tilt angle.

[0113] However, in this case, the image is displayed as a single screen using two image display areas 24L1A and 24L2A.

[0114] (Effect)

[0115] In this way, since the front vehicle seats 12A and 12B face the left side of the vehicle width direction from the rear of the vehicle when viewed from above, and the rear vehicle seats 12C and 12D face the left side of the vehicle width direction when viewed from the front of the vehicle when viewed from above, all occupants of the vehicle seats 12 face the image display areas 24L1A and 24L2A located on the left side of the vehicle 14, making it easier to view and listen to the images displayed in the image display areas 24L1A and 24L2A.

[0116] Furthermore, since the front right vehicle seat 12A is located at the rear of the vehicle compared to the front left vehicle seat 12B, and the rear right vehicle seat 12C is located at the front of the vehicle compared to the rear left vehicle seat 12D, the occupants of the right vehicle seats 12A and 12C will not be obstructed by the left vehicle seats 12B and 12D and their occupants, and can reliably view the images displayed on the left side windows 24L1 and 24L2 (image display areas 24L1A and 24L2A). Moreover, by adjusting the tilt angle of each vehicle seat 12, the occupants can enjoy the viewing experience in a comfortable posture.

[0117] Furthermore, when the "SIDE R" switch 33 is selected, the result is symmetrically the same as when the "SIDE L" switch 34 is selected, so the explanation is omitted.

[0118] (The case where both "SIDE L" switch 34 and "SIDE R" switch 33 are selected simultaneously)

[0119] If the occupant simultaneously selects both the "SIDE L" switch 34 and the "SIDE R" switch 33 in the selection switch 30, the same applies as described above. Figure 9As shown, the CPU 60A determines the image display areas 24R1A, 24R2A of the side windows 24R1, 24R2 and 24L1A, 24L2A of the side windows 24L1, 24L2 as the areas for displaying images (step S102). Furthermore, the CPU 60A reads the setting conditions corresponding to the determined image display areas 24R1A, 24R2A, 24L1A, 24L2A from the setting information 110. Moreover, the CPU 60A calculates the difference between the setting conditions and the posture of each vehicle seat 12, i.e., the adjustment amount, and outputs the drive signal generated based on the adjustment amount to the seat adjustment mechanism 80.

[0120] The drive signal drives the seat sliding mechanism 84 and the seat rotating mechanism 88, such as Figure 9 As shown, the front vehicle seats 12A and 12B are moved to the front of the vehicle, and the rear vehicle seats 12C and 12D are moved to the rear of the vehicle, thereby separating the front vehicle seats 12A and 12B from the rear vehicle seats 12C and 12D.

[0121] In addition, such as Figure 9 As shown, the front right vehicle seat 12A, viewed from above, faces rightward from the rear of the vehicle in the direction of vehicle width, while the rear right vehicle seat 12C, viewed from above, faces rightward from the front of the vehicle in the direction of vehicle width. Additionally, as... Figure 9 As shown, the front left vehicle seat 12B, viewed from above, faces the left side of the vehicle width direction from the rear of the vehicle, while the rear left vehicle seat 12D, viewed from above, faces the left side of the vehicle width direction from the front of the vehicle. That is, the right vehicle seats 12A and 12C face the image display areas 24R1A and 24R2A of the right side windows 24R1 and 24R2, respectively, while the left vehicle seats 12B and 12D face the image display areas 24L1A and 24L2A of the left side windows 24L1 and 24L2. Furthermore, all vehicle seats 12 have an increased tilt angle.

[0122] However, in this case, the image is displayed as a single screen with two image display areas 24R1A and 24R2A, and also as a single screen with two image display areas 24L1A and 24L2A.

[0123] (Effect)

[0124] In this way, since the right-side vehicle seats 12A and 12C face the image display areas 24R1A and 24R2A of the right-side side windows 24R1 and 24R2, and the left-side vehicle seats 12B and 12D face the image display areas 24L1A and 24L2A of the left-side side windows 24L1 and 24L2, the faces of the occupants of each vehicle seat 12 are facing the image display areas 24R1A and 24R2A or 24L1A and 24L2A, making it easier to see and hear. Furthermore, by adjusting the tilt angle of each vehicle seat 12, the occupants can enjoy the view and sound in a comfortable posture.

[0125] (When the "SEAT" switch 35 is selected)

[0126] When the occupant selects the "SEAT" switch 35 in the selection switch, similarly as described above, the CPU 60A displays the image display areas 27RA and 27LA of the vehicle seats 12A and 12B (excluding the last row of vehicle seats, which in this embodiment are vehicle seats 12C and 12D) from the rear side of the seat back 90 to the rear side of the headrest 92 (refer to...). Figure 10 The CPU 60A determines the area to be displayed as the image (step S102). Additionally, the CPU 60A reads the setting conditions corresponding to the determined image display areas 27RA and 27LA from the setting information 110. Furthermore, the CPU 60A calculates the difference between the setting conditions and the posture of each vehicle seat, i.e., the adjustment amount, and outputs a drive signal generated based on the adjustment amount to the seat adjustment mechanism 80.

[0127] The seat tilt adjustment mechanism 86 is driven by this drive signal, such as... Figure 10 As shown, the tilt angles of vehicle seats 12A, 12B and vehicle seats 12C, 12D are adjusted so that the image display areas 27RA, 27LA of the front vehicle seats 12A, 12B can be easily visually confirmed by the occupants of the rear vehicle seats 12C, 12D.

[0128] In addition, the drive seat sliding mechanism 84 ensures that the distance between the front vehicle seats 12A and 12B and the rear vehicle seats 12C and 12D is a specified distance in the vehicle's front-to-back direction.

[0129] (Effect)

[0130] In this way, by adjusting the tilt angle of the front vehicle seats 12A and 12B, the image display areas 27RA and 27LA set on the seat back 90 and headrest 92 of each vehicle seat 12A and 12B can be easily viewed and heard by the occupants of the rear vehicle seats 12C and 12D.

[0131] In addition, by making the distance between the front vehicle seats 12A and 12B and the rear vehicle seats 12C and 12D in the front direction a predetermined distance, the image display areas 27RA and 27LA are easily visible to the occupants of the rear vehicle seats 12C and 12D.

[0132] That is, even if the occupants of the rear vehicle seats 12C and 12D do not adjust the posture of the vehicle seats 12A and 12B, the vehicle seat 12 is automatically adjusted to a posture that is easy to see and hear.

[0133] [Transformation]

[0134] Hereinafter, variations of this embodiment will be described. Each variation has a structure substantially the same as the embodiment described above. The same reference numerals are used for the same constituent elements as in the embodiment, or detailed descriptions are omitted with reference to the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiment above. Furthermore, each variation will be described focusing on the parts that differ from the embodiment described above.

[0135] [Transformation 1]

[0136] Furthermore, in the above embodiment, the case where all vehicle seats 12 are occupied has been described. However, when only some vehicle seats 12 are occupied, the posture of all vehicle seats 12 can be controlled in the same way as described above, and can be changed as follows.

[0137] In the seat control device 10 involved in Modification 1, the CPU 60A determines the image display area, such as the image display area 22A of the windshield 22, based on the occupant's operation of the selection switch 30. In this case, the CPU 60A detects whether there are occupants seated in vehicle seats 12A and 12B, and whether vehicle seats 12C and 12D are empty (no occupants seated) based on the output signal of the occupant detection mechanism 40 (see reference). Figure 11 At this time, CPU 60A reads the setting conditions based on the above conditions from the setting information 110 of memory 60D (refer to step S108).

[0138] In addition, the setting information 110 stores setting conditions based on the determined image display area and seat information (the (configuration) information of the vehicle seat 12 where the occupant sits).

[0139] The difference between the set conditions and the posture information of each vehicle seat 12, i.e. the adjustment amount of the vehicle seat 12, is calculated, and the drive signal generated based on the adjustment amount is output to the seat adjustment mechanism 80, thereby adjusting the posture of each vehicle seat 12.

[0140] In the case of the above-described embodiments, such as Figure 7A As shown, since there are occupants seated in all the vehicle seats 12, by moving the front vehicle seats 12A and 12B to the left and right ends in the vehicle width direction and moving the rear vehicle seats 12C and 12D to the center side in the vehicle width direction, the occupants seated in the rear vehicle seats 12C and 12D can enjoy sight and sound without being obstructed by the front vehicle seats 12A and 12B and their occupants.

[0141] However, in this variation 1, as Figure 11 As shown, since there are no occupants seated in the rear vehicle seats 12C and 12D, the positions of each vehicle seat 12 are not moved.

[0142] In this way, by controlling the posture of the vehicle seat 12 based on setting conditions that take into account the configuration of the vehicle seat 12 with seated occupants, the amount of adjustment of the vehicle seat 12 can be suppressed.

[0143] Furthermore, in this variation 1, the example shown is the case where the image display area 22A of the windshield 22 is selected, but the same applies when other image display areas are selected. For example, even when the image display areas 20FA and 20RA of the roof 20 are selected, if there are no occupants in the rear vehicle seats 12C and 12D, only the front vehicle seats 12A and 12B are moved to the lower part of the image display area 20FA, and the tilt angle is increased to adjust the posture of the vehicle seats 12A and 12B so that the face of the seated occupant faces the image display area 20FA (not shown). See Figure 6A , Figure 6B In other words, the vehicle seats 12C and 12D do not perform posture control and maintain their initial state. That is, since only the posture of the vehicle seats 12A and 12B needs to be adjusted, the adjustment amount of the vehicle seat 12 is suppressed.

[0144] [Transformation 2]

[0145] In vehicle 14, which uses the seat control device described in variant 2, such as Figure 12 As shown, a partition 28 extending along the width and vertical direction of the vehicle is provided in the passenger compartment 16. Through this partition 28, the passenger compartment 16 is divided into the front seats 12A and 12B side and the rear seats 12C and 12D side. An image display area 28A is provided on the rear side of the partition 28.

[0146] Additionally, in selector switch 30, such as Figure 3 As shown by a double-dotted line, there is also a “PARTITION” switch 36 indicating that the selected image display area is adjacent to 28.

[0147] (effect)

[0148] If the occupant selects the "PARTITION" switch 36 in the selection switch 30, the same applies as described above. Figure 12 As shown, the CPU 60A determines the image display area 28A located in the adjacent 28 as the area for displaying the image (step S102). Furthermore, the CPU 60A reads the setting conditions for the determined image display area from the setting information 110, based on information about the seat (e.g., there are occupants seated in all vehicle seats 12). Moreover, the CPU 60A calculates the difference between the setting conditions and the posture of each vehicle seat, i.e., the adjustment amount, and outputs a drive signal generated based on the adjustment amount to the seat adjustment mechanism 80.

[0149] The seat sliding mechanism 84 is driven by this drive signal, such as Figure 12 As shown, the rear seats 12C and 12D are moved to the rear side of the vehicle, separating them from the partition 28 (image display area 28A) by a specified distance.

[0150] (Effect)

[0151] In this way, by moving the rear vehicle seats 12C and 12D to the rear of the vehicle and separating them from the partition 28 (image display area 28A) by a predetermined distance, the occupants of the rear vehicle seats 12C and 12D can easily view and listen to the images displayed in the image display area 28A.

[0152] That is, even if the occupants of the rear vehicle seats 12 do not adjust their postures, the vehicle seats 12 can be automatically adjusted to a posture that is easy to see and hear.

[0153] [Transformation 3]

[0154] In the seat control device 10 involved in the transformation 3, when the occupant presses the “SIDE L” switch 34 and the “SIDE R” switch 33 twice in succession in the selection switch 30, the posture of the vehicle seat 12 is controlled so that the seated occupant can independently watch and listen in the image display areas 24R1A, 24R2A, 24L1A, and 24L2A.

[0155] (effect)

[0156] If the occupant simultaneously presses both the "SIDE L" switch 34 and the "SIDE R" switch 33 twice consecutively in the selector switch 30, such as Figure 13As shown, the CPU 60A determines the image display areas 24R1A, 24R2A, 24L1A, and 24L2A located on the side window glass 24R1, 24R2, 24L1, and 24L2 as the areas for displaying images (step S102). Furthermore, the CPU 60A reads the setting conditions based on the seat information (e.g., occupants are seated in all vehicle seats 12) and the determined image display areas from the setting information 110. Moreover, the CPU 60A calculates the difference between the setting conditions and the posture of each vehicle seat, i.e., the adjustment amount, and outputs a drive signal generated based on the adjustment amount to the seat adjustment mechanism 80.

[0157] In this case, the seat rotation mechanism 88 is driven by a drive signal. Thus, as... Figure 13 As shown, the right-side vehicle seats 12A and 12C face the right side of the vehicle width direction from the front of the vehicle when viewed from above, while the left-side vehicle seats 12B and 12D face the left side of the vehicle width direction when viewed from above. That is, the right-side vehicle seats 12A and 12C face the image display areas 24R1A and 24R2A of the right-side side windows 24R1 and 24R2, respectively, while the left-side vehicle seats 12B and 12D face the image display areas 24L1A and 24L2A of the left-side side windows 24L1 and 24L2, respectively.

[0158] (Effect)

[0159] In this way, since the right-side vehicle seats 12A and 12C face the right-side image display areas 24R1A and 24R2A respectively, and the left-side vehicle seats 12B and 12D face the left-side image display areas 24L1A and 24L2A respectively, the occupants of each vehicle seat 12 face the image display areas 24R1A, 24R2A, 24L1A, and 24L2A respectively, making it easier to view and listen to the images displayed in each image display area. Furthermore, since the occupants of each vehicle seat 12 can view and listen to the image display areas 24R1A, 24R2A, 24L1A, and 24L2A individually, different images can be played in each image display area 24R1A, 24R2A, 24L1A, and 24L2A.

[0160] [other]

[0161] Furthermore, the above describes the method of pre-storing (installing) the processing program 100 involved in this disclosure in the memory 60D of the control unit 60. However, the processing program 100 involved in this disclosure can also be stored in non-temporary storage media such as HDD, SSD, DVD and distributed, and executed by a processor such as CPU 60A.

[0162] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the posture of the vehicle seat is preset to allow the occupant to relax and enjoy the view and sound, but it can also be adjusted according to the individual occupant's physique. For example, based on the images captured by the indoor camera 42, if the occupant's sitting height (viewpoint) is lower than a predetermined value (e.g., in the case of a child), the adjustment amount is considered to raise the height of the vehicle seat 12. That is, the vehicle seat 12 is raised by driving the pitch mechanism 82, thereby making it easier for the occupant to view and hear the images displayed in the image display area.

[0163] In addition, in a series of embodiments, the orientation (direction), vehicle front-to-back position, vehicle width position, tilt angle, etc. of the vehicle seat 12 are set according to the image display area selected by the control unit 60, and are adjusted by the seat adjustment mechanism 80. However, the control unit 60 may also set only at least one of the orientation (direction), vehicle front-to-back position, vehicle width position, and tilt angle of the vehicle seat 12, and adjust it by the seat adjustment mechanism 80.

[0164] Furthermore, in the seat control of this embodiment, the vehicle seat 12 is only adjusted to a state where it can view and listen to images, but it can also be configured to return the vehicle seat 12 to its original position after the images have finished.

[0165] In this embodiment, the occupant selects the image display area by pressing the selection switch 30, but other methods are also possible. For example, it could be by operating a touch panel or inputting voice.

[0166] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the posture / position of each vehicle seat 12 is adjusted based on the difference between the set conditions and the posture / position of each vehicle seat 12, i.e., the adjustment amount, but it is not limited to this. For example, the adjustment amount may be set such that the vehicle seat 12 can adjust its position and posture to the maximum extent, and the adjustment of the vehicle seat 12 may be stopped by detecting that the vehicle seat 12 has reached the target position and the target tilt angle, thereby adjusting the vehicle seat 12 to the specified position / posture.

Claims

1. A seat control device, comprising: The first decision unit determines the image display area of ​​the multiple image display areas of the vehicle based on the selection of the vehicle's occupants. The second decision unit determines the adjustment amount of the vehicle seat located in the vehicle, corresponding to the image display area determined by the first decision unit; and The adjustment unit adjusts the position and posture of the vehicle seat based on the adjustment amount determined by the second determination unit. The seat control device also includes an occupant detection mechanism that detects occupants seated in the vehicle seats. The second decision unit determines the adjustment amount of the vehicle seat based on the vehicle seat where the occupant is seated, as detected by the occupant detection mechanism.

2. The seat control device according to claim 1, The second decision unit has: The setting unit determines the setting conditions for the position and posture of each vehicle seat based on the image display area determined by the first decision unit. The posture detection unit detects the position and posture of each of the vehicle seats; and The adjustment unit determines the difference between the set conditions and the position and posture of the vehicle seat detected by the posture detection unit, i.e., the adjustment amount of each vehicle seat.

3. The seat control device according to claim 1 or 2, The second determining unit determines the adjustment amount of at least one of the following: the position of the vehicle seat along the vehicle's front-to-back direction, the position of the vehicle seat along the vehicle's width direction, the rotation angle of the vehicle seat about its vertical axis, and the tilt angle of the seat back.

4. The seat control device according to claim 1, The occupant detection mechanism detects the physical condition of occupants seated in the vehicle seats. The second decision unit determines the adjustment amount of the vehicle seat based on the occupant's physique.

5. The seat control device according to claim 1 or 4, The occupant detection mechanism includes an indoor camera that takes pictures inside the vehicle's passenger compartment, or a seat sensor that detects when occupants sit in the vehicle's seats, or both the indoor camera and the seat sensor.

6. A seat control method, The processor performs the following processing: The image display area of ​​the vehicle is determined based on the choice of the vehicle's occupants. Determine the adjustment amount of the vehicle seat located in the vehicle, which corresponds to the determined image display area; Based on the determined adjustment amount of the vehicle seat, the adjustment unit adjusts the position and posture of the vehicle seat; The occupant detection mechanism detects the occupants seated in the vehicle's seats; and The adjustment amount of the vehicle seat is determined based on the detected position of the occupant in the vehicle seat.

7. The seat control method according to claim 6, The processor also performs the following processes: The setting conditions for the position and posture of each vehicle seat are determined based on the determined image display area. Detect the position and posture of each of the vehicle seats; and The difference between the set conditions and the detected position and posture of the vehicle seats is determined as the adjustment amount of each vehicle seat.

8. The seat control method according to claim 6 or 7, The processor also performs the following processing: determining the adjustment amount of at least one of the following: the position of the vehicle seat along the vehicle's front-to-back direction, the position of the vehicle seat along the vehicle's width direction, the rotation angle of the vehicle seat about a vertical axis, and the tilt angle of the seat back.

9. The seat control method according to claim 6, The processor also performs the following processes: The occupant detection mechanism examines the physical condition of occupants seated in the vehicle seats; and The adjustment range of the vehicle seats is determined based on the occupant's physique.

10. The seat control method according to claim 6 or 9, The occupant detection mechanism includes at least one of an indoor camera that takes pictures of the interior of the vehicle and a seat sensor that detects when an occupant sits in the vehicle's seat.

11. A non-transitory storage medium storing a program for causing a processor to execute seat control processing, the seat control processing comprising: The image display area of ​​the vehicle is determined based on the choice of the vehicle's occupants. Determine the adjustment amount of the vehicle seat located in the vehicle, which corresponds to the determined image display area; Based on the determined adjustment amount of the vehicle seat, the adjustment unit adjusts the position and posture of the vehicle seat; The occupant detection mechanism detects occupants seated in the vehicle's seats; and The adjustment amount of the vehicle seat is determined based on the detected position of the occupant in the vehicle seat.

12. The non-transitory storage medium according to claim 11, It also includes the following processing: The setting conditions for the position and posture of each vehicle seat are determined based on the determined image display area. Detect the position and posture of each of the vehicle seats; and The difference between the set conditions and the detected position and posture of the vehicle seats is determined as the adjustment amount of each vehicle seat.

13. The non-transitory storage medium according to claim 11 or 12, It also includes the following processing: determining the adjustment amount of at least one of the following: the position of the vehicle seat along the front-rear direction of the vehicle, the position of the vehicle seat along the width direction of the vehicle, the rotation angle of the vehicle seat about the vertical axis, and the tilt angle of the seat back.

14. The non-transitory storage medium according to claim 11, It also includes the following processing: The occupant detection mechanism examines the physical condition of occupants seated in the vehicle seats; and The adjustment range of the vehicle seats is determined based on the occupant's physique.

15. The non-transitory storage medium according to claim 11 or 14, The occupant detection mechanism includes at least one of an indoor camera that takes pictures of the interior of the vehicle and a seat sensor that detects when an occupant sits in the vehicle's seat.

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