Seat experience system and vehicle

Abstract

A seat system is provided, and new functions are brought to a seat. A sensor is installed on the seat, and a seated person sitting on the seat can receive proper advertisement information. A seat system (1) is provided with: a seat (seat S) comprising a seat body (S0), sensors (pressure sensors PS1 to PS3) provided in the seat body (S0), the sensors being capable of acquiring information for recognizing the physical state of a seated person on the seat body (S0); a server (SV) in which a plurality of advertisement information is stored; and a terminal (smartphone SP) capable of acquiring information from the sensor and communicating with the server (SV). The terminal or the server selects advertisement information related to the information or an evaluation value from the plurality of advertisement information according to the information or the evaluation value based on the information, and transmits the advertisement information to the seated person.

Description

[0001] This application is a divisional application of the international application number "PCT / JP2019 / 046741" filed with the International Bureau on November 29, 2019, entered the national stage on May 31, 2021, with the application number "2019800793606" and the invention name "Seating System". Technical Field

[0002] The invention relates to a seat system, which comprises a seat with a sensor. Background Art

[0003] There has hitherto been known a vehicle seat in which a plurality of pressure sensors are provided to detect the sitting posture of a seated person (Patent Document 1).

[0004] A system for implementing charging guidance control is also known so as to encourage hybrid vehicles or electric vehicles to use external charging as much as possible. If an indicator measuring the utilization level of external charging is below a threshold value, it is determined that the utilization level of external charging is low. Once the vehicle is parked at a charging station where external charging is possible, such as a home parking lot or a charging station, the use of external charging is encouraged (Patent Document 2).

[0005] A control system for an autonomous vehicle is also known in the art. During the autonomous driving period, the driver of the autonomous vehicle can switch the autonomous driving to a non-autonomous driving state operated by the driver by operating a control button. When the driver is required to terminate the autonomous driving during the autonomous driving period, a notification of the preparation requirement is first issued to the driver through a display and / or a speaker provided on the instrument panel, and then a notification of the termination requirement is issued to the driver (Patent Document 3).

[0006] Patent Literature

[0007] Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2017-65504

[0008] Patent Document 2: Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2017-178079

[0009] Patent Document 3: Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2018-027726 Summary of the invention

[0010] However, the vehicle seat of Patent Document 1 merely evaluates the driver's sitting posture and provides prompts, and this function is not fully utilized.

[0011] As a form, the present application proposes a seat system that can push appropriate advertising information to seated occupants, giving new added value to seats equipped with sensors.

[0012] The above invention discloses a seating system, which includes: a seat, which includes a seat body and a sensor arranged in the seat body, and the sensor obtains information for identifying the physical state of a seated person sitting on the seat body; a server storing multiple advertising information, and a terminal that can obtain information from the sensor and can communicate with the server.

[0013] The terminal or the server selects advertising information related to the information or the evaluation value from the plurality of advertising information based on the information or the evaluation value of the information, and sends the advertising information to the seated person.

[0014] With this configuration, advertising information can be selected based on information acquired by the sensor provided in the seat body and pushed to the seated person, so that advertising information suitable for the physical condition of the seated person sitting on the seat having the sensor can be pushed.

[0015] The terminal may include a position information acquisition unit for acquiring position information of the seat, and the terminal or server may select advertising information related to the position information and the information or the evaluation value from the multiple advertising information based on the position information and the information or the evaluation value.

[0016] With this configuration, in addition to information corresponding to the physical state, advertisements are selected with reference to the position information of the seat, so that advertisements suitable for the physical state of the seated person can be pushed corresponding to the current position of the seated person.

[0017] The terminal may determine the position of the advertiser of the advertisement information based on the selected advertisement information, and send the advertisement information within a specified area including the position of the advertiser, subject to the position determined by the position information of the seat.

[0018] With this configuration, a range is defined from the location of the advertiser, and advertising information is pushed using specific location information within this range as a condition. Therefore, the corresponding advertisement can be pushed to the current location of the seated occupant; therefore, the seated occupant can quickly go to the place where the goods or services are provided as mentioned in the advertisement, and immediately receive the services provided.

[0019] In addition, the sensor is a pressure sensor, and the terminal calculates an evaluation value related to exercise based on a pressure value as the information, and the terminal or the server selects advertisement information based on the evaluation value.

[0020] With this configuration, advertisement information is selected based on the exercise-related evaluation value; therefore, facilities corresponding to the exercise level of the seated person can be recommended to the seated person.

[0021] In addition, the terminal can execute an exercise program that guides the seated person sitting on the seat to exercise based on the pressure value from the pressure sensor; during the execution of the physical exercise program, when the prescribed exercise is completed, the selected advertising information is pushed to the seated person. With this configuration, the advertising information corresponding to the execution result of the exercise program can be pushed to the seated person.

[0022] Additionally, various other embodiments of a seat system including a seat having a sensor are disclosed in specific examples as described below.

[0023] The following seat system is disclosed in the embodiment: Seats with sensors are arranged at various positions, and in such scenarios, the occupants sitting on the seats can obtain and utilize information from other seats, thereby giving new added value to the seats with sensors.

[0024] The seat system includes: a first seat, including a first seat body and a first sensor arranged in the first seat body, which is used to obtain first information to detect the physical state of a seated person sitting on the first seat body; a second seat, including a second seat body and a second sensor arranged in the second seat body, which is used to obtain second information to detect the physical state of a seated person sitting on the second seat body; a mobile terminal, which can communicate with the first seat and the second seat, calculate a first evaluation value as an evaluation value of the physical state of the seated person based on the first information, and calculate a second evaluation value as an evaluation value of the physical state of the seated person based on the second information; and a data collection unit, which is used to accumulate and store the first evaluation value and the second evaluation value.

[0025] With this configuration, when a seated person sits on a first seat, the seated person can use a mobile terminal to obtain first information from the first seat, and the mobile terminal calculates a first evaluation value based on the first information. And, when a seated person is also sitting on a second seat, the seated person can also use a mobile terminal to obtain second information from the second seat, and the mobile terminal calculates a second evaluation value based on the second information. The first evaluation value and the second evaluation value calculated in the mobile terminal are accumulated into accumulated data in the data collection unit. Therefore, in a scenario where seats with sensors are set at different positions, a seated person sitting on the seat can use information obtained by another seat.

[0026] Additionally, the mobile terminal may include a data collection unit.

[0027] According to this configuration, there is no need to use a server with a data collection unit, and the configuration of the seat system can be simplified accordingly.

[0028] In addition, the seat system may further include a server capable of communicating with the mobile terminal, and the server may include a data collection unit.

[0029] According to this configuration, there is no need to provide a data collection unit in the mobile terminal, and the storage capacity of the mobile terminal can be saved accordingly.

[0030] In addition, the mobile terminal may acquire data accumulated in the server from the server so that the data acquired from the server may be transmitted to the seated person.

[0031] According to this configuration, the data accumulated in the server is transmitted to the seated person through the mobile terminal; therefore, the seated person can effectively utilize the data.

[0032] The first sensor and the second sensor can be pressure sensors, and the mobile terminal can be used to calculate the amount of exercise of the seated person, that is, a first evaluation value can be calculated based on the first pressure value as the first information as the amount of exercise of the seated person, and a second evaluation value can be calculated based on the second pressure value as the second information as the amount of exercise of the seated person.

[0033] According to this configuration, since the amount of exercise of the seated person is represented by the evaluation value, the seated person can refer to the accumulated amount of exercise and understand the physical state of the seated person himself.

[0034] In addition, in a specific example described below, a seat experience system and a vehicle are disclosed.

[0035] The system of Patent Document 2 is used to encourage the user to utilize external charging through visual display on a display or sound output from a speaker, thus limiting the user's motivation to desire charging.

[0036] Therefore, a seat experience system and vehicle that motivates users to take charging actions are desired.

[0037] Additionally, users can be directed to specific charging stations.

[0038] The seat experience system and vehicle also have the potential to inspire users to adopt a more energy-efficient driving style.

[0039] As an embodiment, a seat experience system includes a seat, an experience indication device and a server. The seat is installed in a vehicle, and the vehicle includes a motor for driving the vehicle and a battery capable of supplying power to the motor. The seat includes a seat body and a sensor in the seat body, and the sensor is used to obtain a measurement value of a seated person sitting on the seat body. The experience indication device provides a movement instruction to the seated person sitting on the seat body. The server can communicate with the experience indication device. The experience indication device sends the user identification information of the seated person to the server, and judges whether the conditions for granting points are met according to the measurement value of the sensor, and at least sends the judgment result to the server when the conditions for granting points are met. When the server receives the judgment result from the experience indication device that the conditions for granting points are met, it multiplies the basic points based on the judgment result by a specified multiplier to obtain points, and adds the points to the existing points of the user identification information to increase the points. The experience indication device or the server sets the multiplier coefficient so that the multiplier coefficient set when the battery is being charged is larger than when the battery is not yet charged.

[0040] According to this configuration, more points can be obtained when charging the battery, so the user's motivation to charge can be enhanced.

[0041] In the seat experience system, the experience instruction device or the server may change the designated magnification according to the type of charging station that charges the battery.

[0042] According to this configuration, the designated rate can be increased or decreased according to the type of charging station where the battery is charged. Therefore, the user can be guided to a specific charging station.

[0043] In the seat experience system as described above, the experience instruction device or the server may be configured such that, if the charging station used is not the vehicle user's own charging station, the designated multiplier is larger than that of the vehicle user's own charging station.

[0044] According to this configuration, the user can be motivated to actively charge even when going out.

[0045] In the seat experience system as described above, the experience indication device or the server can be configured so that the specified rate when the battery charging rate is greater than or equal to the first charging rate threshold is greater than the specified rate when the battery charging rate is less than the first threshold.

[0046] According to this configuration, as long as the battery's high charging rate state is maintained, the user can obtain more points, which can strengthen the user's motivation to charge.

[0047] In the seat experience system as described above, the vehicle can switch between the first driving mode and the second driving mode according to the driver's operation. The battery power consumption (power consumption) of the second driving mode is smaller than that of the first driving mode. The experience indication device or server can make the specified multiplier greater than the specified multiplier for implementing the first driving mode when implementing the second driving mode.

[0048] According to this configuration, the user can be encouraged to drive in a manner that reduces the power consumption of the battery.

[0049] In the seat experience system as described above, the server may add prescribed points to the existing points corresponding to the user identification information on the condition that the vehicle arrives at a charging station where the battery can be charged.

[0050] According to this configuration, users can earn points by going to a charging station, which can motivate users to charge.

[0051] In the seat experience system as described above, the experience instruction device may be configured such that when the charge rate of the battery is less than or equal to the second charge rate threshold, the experience instruction device may prohibit the use of executable applications greater than or equal to the power consumption threshold.

[0052] According to this configuration, when the battery charge rate is low, the use of applications that consume a large amount of power is prohibited, thereby enhancing the user's awareness of keeping the charge rate high enough, thereby encouraging the user's motivation to charge.

[0053] In the seat experience system as described above, the seat includes a driver's seat where a driver sits, and the driver's seat can be switched between a "driving state" and a "non-driving state", wherein the "driving state" is a state for the seated person to drive the vehicle, and after at least a part of the seat is moved from the "driving state", it becomes the "non-driving state". The experience indication device can be configured to prohibit at least an application that requires the driver's seat to be in the "non-driving state" from executable applications when the vehicle is driving, and to allow the use of applications that are used when the driver's seat is in the "non-driving state" if the battery is being charged.

[0054] According to this configuration, even when the vehicle is on the road, if the battery is being charged, the driver can use more applications, thereby motivating the user (driver) to charge.

[0055] As another embodiment, a vehicle is provided, which includes: a motor for driving the vehicle; a battery capable of supplying power to the motor; a seat, which includes a seat and a sensor disposed in a seat body, the sensor being used to obtain a measurement value for detecting the movement of a seated person sitting on the seat body; and an experience indication device, which is used to provide movement indication to the seated person sitting on the seat body. The experience indication device sends user identification information for identifying the seated person to a server capable of communicating with the experience indication device, and determines whether a condition for granting points is satisfied based on the measurement value of the sensor, and transmits a judgment result to the server at least if the condition for granting points is satisfied, and the server receives the judgment result sent from the experience indication device that the condition for granting points is satisfied, and based on the judgment result, multiplies the basic points by a specified multiplier to obtain points, and adds the basic points to the existing points of the user identification information to increase the points. If the battery is being charged, the experience indication device sets a larger specified multiplier than when the battery is not being charged.

[0056] According to this configuration, when charging the battery, more points can be obtained, thus motivating the user (driver) to charge.

[0057] Furthermore, in the specific examples described below, other embodiments of the seat system and vehicle and the program are disclosed.

[0058] In the future, autonomous vehicles will appear in which the driver can be relieved from driving operations during autonomous driving. For such vehicles, during autonomous driving, the driver can operate a terminal such as a smartphone to use an application such as a pre-installed game application. In this case, there is a possibility that currently known systems cannot effectively issue a request to the driver using the terminal to terminate the operation.

[0059] Therefore, the present application provides a seat system, a vehicle, and a program that can effectively send a request to a driver using a terminal to switch the vehicle from automatic driving to non-automatic driving.

[0060] And, it is desirable to provide a mechanism for the driver to prepare for a transition from automated driving to non-automated driving.

[0061] Furthermore, it is possible to efficiently issue a request to the driver to return the seat body from the non-driving state to the driving state.

[0062] As an embodiment, a seat system includes a seat and a terminal. The seat is installed in a vehicle that can switch between automatic driving and non-automatic driving. The seat includes a seat body and a sensor in the seat body, and the sensor is used to obtain measurement values ​​of the movement of a driver sitting on the seat body. The terminal obtains the measurement values ​​from the sensor. The terminal is capable of executing an application using the measurement values. During automatic driving of the vehicle, if the application is in an execution state, the terminal obtains the following information from the control unit of the vehicle, namely, switching information related to switching from automatic driving to non-automatic driving, and based on the information, sends a request to the driver to terminate the operation of the application.

[0063] Using this seat system, a driver using the terminal can be effectively notified that a switch from autonomous driving to non-autonomous driving is required.

[0064] In the seat system as described above, when there is a termination request, the terminal may be configured to notify the driver of the termination request once, and after notifying the driver of the termination request once, subsequently notify the driver of a second termination request.

[0065] According to this configuration, the need to switch from autonomous driving to non-autonomous driving can be notified in stages, thereby more effectively notifying the need to switch from autonomous driving to non-autonomous driving in stages.

[0066] In the seat system as described above, the terminal may be configured to send a termination request to the driver in advance before switching from automatic driving to non-automatic driving.

[0067] In the seat system as described above, the terminal may be configured to forcefully terminate the running of the application if the driver does not perform an operation to terminate the running of the application after a termination request is sent to the driver.

[0068] Depending on the configuration, the driver can prepare in advance to switch to non-autonomous driving mode.

[0069] In the seat system as described above, the seat body can be switched between a "driving state" for driving a vehicle and a "non-driving state", and the "non-driving state" is a state in which at least a portion of the seat is moved from the "driving state". The terminal can be configured to send a request to terminate the application to the driver when the seat body is in the non-driving state, and in response to the termination request, notify the driver that the seat body needs to be switched from the non-driving state to the driving state.

[0070] According to this configuration, it is possible to effectively notify, through the terminal, the driver using the terminal that it is necessary to change the seat body from the "non-driving state" back to the "driving state".

[0071] The seat system as described above includes a driver that can move the seat body from a driving state to a non-driving state, and the terminal can be configured so that when, after a notification of state switching is sent to the driver, the seat body driver does not perform an operation to switch the seat body from the non-driving state to the driving state, the driver switches the seat body from the non-driving state to the driving state.

[0072] Depending on the configuration, the driver can be prepared to switch to non-autonomous driving mode.

[0073] As an embodiment, a vehicle capable of switching between automatic driving and non-automatic driving is provided. The vehicle includes a seat, a terminal, and a controller. The seat includes a seat body and a sensor disposed in the seat body, the sensor being configured to obtain a measurement value for detecting the movement of a driver sitting on the seat body. The terminal obtains the measurement value from the sensor. The controller controls automatic driving. The terminal is capable of executing an application using the measurement value, and when executing the application during automatic driving, the terminal obtains information from the controller, i.e., information related to switching from automatic driving to non-automatic driving, and based on the information, issues a termination request to the driver to terminate the execution of the application.

[0074] By configuring as described above, the driver using the terminal can be effectively notified that it is necessary to switch from autonomous driving to non-autonomous driving.

[0075] As another embodiment, a program that can be executed on a terminal used in a vehicle is provided, and the vehicle can switch between automatic driving and non-automatic driving. The program has the following functions: if an application is being executed on the terminal during automatic driving, information is obtained from a vehicle controller, that is, information related to switching from automatic driving to non-automatic driving is obtained, and based on the information, the driver is notified to terminate the execution of the application.

[0076] Through the procedure as described above, the driver using the terminal can be effectively notified that the vehicle needs to be switched from autonomous driving to non-autonomous driving. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0077] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of a seat system of a first embodiment;

[0078] Figure 2 It is a structural diagram of the seat system;

[0079] Figure 3 It is a schematic diagram of the pressure changes obtained during the 100-meter sprint game;

[0080] Figure 4 It is a table that selects advertising information based on average time.

[0081] Figure 5It is a processing flow chart of a smartphone;

[0082] Figure 6 It is the processing flow chart of the server;

[0083] Figure 7 This is a diagram of the Seat application start page;

[0084] Figure 8 This is a diagram of the 100-meter dash game results page;

[0085] Fig. 9 It is a schematic diagram of an advertisement information page;

[0086] Fig.10 is a schematic diagram of a seat system according to a second embodiment;

[0087] Fig.11 It is a diagram illustrating the structure of the seat system;

[0088] Fig.12 It is a diagram illustrating the structural modules of a mobile terminal;

[0089] Fig.13 It is a process flow chart in a smartphone;

[0090] Fig.14 It is a schematic diagram of the total number of steps indicating the page;

[0091] Fig.15 is a seat system diagram of a first modified example;

[0092] Fig.16 is a module explanatory diagram of a seat system structure of a first modified example;

[0093] Fig.17 is a processing flow chart of a smart phone in a first variant;

[0094] Fig.18 is a processing flow chart of the server in the first variant;

[0095] Fig.19 is a processing flow chart of a smart phone in a second variant;

[0096] Fig. 20 is a schematic diagram of a page prompting the start of a 100-meter sprint game in the second variation;

[0097] Fig.21 is a schematic diagram of a page prompting the start of a break in the second variant;

[0098] Fig. 22 is a processing flow chart of a smart phone in a third variant;

[0099] Fig.23is a schematic diagram of a page showing the weight measured this time and the weight record in the third variation;

[0100] Fig.24 is a schematic diagram of notifying the measured weight on the main page in the third variation;

[0101] Fig.25 is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a seat-type experience system as a third variation;

[0102] Fig.26 is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a vehicle in an embodiment;

[0103] Fig. 27 It is a structural diagram of the seat composition;

[0104] Fig.28 This is a module diagram for explaining the structure of the seat control unit and smartphone;

[0105] Fig.29 It is a module illustration diagram for explaining the server structure;

[0106] Fig.30 It is a graph showing the changes in the pressure values ​​obtained by the pressure sensor when the legs are lifted alternately;

[0107] Fig.31 It is a timing diagram of the pressure value, the determination result of the pressure value change and the determination time;

[0108] Fig.32 It is a process flow chart of smartphone and server;

[0109] Fig.33 It is a process flow chart for determining whether an application is executable;

[0110] Fig.34 It is a processing flow chart of magnification setting;

[0111] Fig.35 is a flowchart of a process for determining a second condition based on location information;

[0112] Fig.36 is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a seat system as a fourth embodiment;

[0113] Fig.37 It is a seat schematic diagram of the driver's seat in a non-driving state;

[0114] Fig.38 is a module schematic diagram showing the structure of a vehicle control unit, a seat control unit, and a smartphone;

[0115] Fig.39 is an operation flow chart of a termination request notification in a smartphone;

[0116] Fig.40 is an operation flow chart of a handover request notification in a smartphone;

[0117] Fig.41 It is a timing diagram of smartphone actions; DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0118] [First embodiment]

[0119] Hereinafter, a first embodiment will be described with reference to the drawings.

[0120] like Figure 1 As shown, the seat system 1 includes a seat S, a server SV, and a smartphone SP as an example of a terminal.

[0121] The seat S illustrated as an example is a vehicle seat installed in a passenger vehicle such as a vehicle. In the following description, the front / rear (forward / backward), left / right (lateral), and up / down (upward / downward) directions or positions are based on a seated person P sitting on the seat S.

[0122] like Figure 2 As shown, the seat S includes a seat body S0 and a control device 500, etc. The seat body S0 includes a seat cushion S1 and a seat back S2. The seat cushion S1 and the seat back S2 respectively include a seat cushion cushion CP and a cover SK covering the seat cushion cushion CP. The cushion CP is made of polyurethane foam or the like and is supported by a frame (not shown in the figure). The cover SK is made of synthetic leather, fabric, etc.

[0123] In the seat cushion S1 and the seat back S2, a plurality of pressure sensors PS1 to PS6 are provided below the cover SK. The pressure sensors PS1 to PS6 are examples of sensors for obtaining measurement values, which are information for identifying the physical state of the seated person P sitting on the seat body S0. The pressure sensors PS1 to PS6 are arranged so as to be able to detect the state of the seat surface on which the seated person P on the seat body S0 sits, thereby obtaining the pressure value of the seated person P sitting on the seat body S0.

[0124] The pressure sensors PS1 to PS6 are provided in pairs, that is, each is located on the left and right sides, symmetrically with respect to the left and right center positions of the seat S.

[0125] More specifically, pressure sensors PS1 to PS3 are installed in the seat cushion S1. Pressure sensors PS1 and PS2 are located at positions corresponding to the buttocks of the seat occupant P of the seat cushion S1. Pressure sensor PS1 and pressure sensor PS2 constitute a first cushion sensor SC1 configured to measure pressure from the buttocks of the seat occupant P. Pressure sensor PS2 is located slightly in front of pressure sensor PS1. Also, the first cushion sensor SC1 may include only one pair of pressure sensors PS1 or one pair of pressure sensors PS2.

[0126] The pressure sensor PS3 is located under the thigh of the seated person P. The pressure sensor PS3 constitutes the second seat cushion sensor SC2 for measuring the pressure value from the thigh of the seated person P. The pressure sensor PS3 is located in front of the pressure sensor PS1 and the pressure sensor PS2 and is away from the pressure sensors PS1 and PS2.

[0127] Pressure sensors PS4 to PS6 are installed in the seat back S2. Pressure sensor PS4 is set at a position corresponding to the back of the waist of the seated person P. The position of pressure sensor PS5 is slightly higher than that of pressure sensor PS4. Pressure sensors PS4 and PS5 together constitute a first back sensor SB1, which is configured to measure the pressure from the waist area of ​​the seated person P. Moreover, the first back sensor SB1 may also be constituted by only pressure sensor PS4 or pressure sensor PS5.

[0128] The pressure sensor PS6 is located above and away from the pressure sensors PS4 and PS5. The pressure sensor PS6 is located at a position corresponding to the upper back area of ​​the seated person P. The pressure sensor PS6 constitutes a second back sensor SB2 for measuring the pressure value from the seated person P's shoulder blade.

[0129] The pressure sensors PS1 to PS6 are, for example, elements whose resistance value changes as the external pressure changes, wherein the voltage of the detection signal becomes higher (or lower, as the case may be) as the pressure value increases.

[0130] At a position corresponding to each of the pressure sensors PS1 to PS6, a paint 35 as a position mark is applied to the outer surface of the outer jacket SK. The paint 35 is exposed to the outside of the outer jacket SK due to being applied to the outer surface of the outer jacket SK. The paint 35 has a color different from the color of the outer surface of the outer jacket SK. More specifically, for example, in the case where the outer surface of the outer jacket SK is black, the color of the paint 35 may be yellow or another color that is eye-catching in black.

[0131] The paint 35 mark allows the seated person P to visually identify the position of each pressure sensor PS1 to PS6 from the outside of the seat body S0 before sitting on the seat S.

[0132] The control device 500 is connected to the pressure sensors PS1 to PS6 and can obtain pressure values ​​from the pressure sensors PS1 to PS6. The control device 500 can transmit information detected by the pressure sensors PS1 to PS6 to the smartphone SP.

[0133] More specifically, the control device 500 is connected to a short-range communication device 3A that implements short-range wireless communication, such as Bluetooth (registered trademark), Wi-Fi (registered trademark), and is configured to be able to communicate with the smartphone SP via the short-range communication device 3A. The smartphone SP is configured to be able to communicate with the server SV via the Internet.

[0134] The control device 500, the smartphone SP and the server SV each include a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, a rewritable non-volatile memory, etc. (not shown in the figure), and can execute pre-stored programs. The smartphone SP also includes a display screen DSP and a position information acquisition unit PA.

[0135] The smartphone SP has a function of acquiring pressure values ​​of the pressure sensors PS1 to PS6 from the control device 500. The smartphone SP has a seat application installed therein, which can run in accordance with the signal (pressure value) sent from the seat S to provide a game for the seated person P.

[0136] The seat application in this embodiment can provide a 100-meter sprint game to the seated person P. The 100-meter sprint game is to make the game character run on the display screen DSP based on the pressure value sent from the seat S. The 100-meter sprint game is an example of a physical exercise program, which guides the seated person P on the seat to exercise according to the pressure values ​​of the pressure sensors PS1 to PS3.

[0137] More specifically, to run the 100-meter sprint game, the smartphone SP needs to obtain the pressure values ​​P3R and P3L of the pressure sensors PS3 on the left and right sides of the seat S. Furthermore, the smartphone SP determines the normal pressure P3n, which is the average pressure of the seated person P currently sitting on his seat, and the threshold value P3th, which is used to detect the peak value of the pressure value, and calculates the normal pace cycle TSn, which is the average cycle of the seated person P moving his feet.

[0138] Specifically, for example, when the seated person P alternately lifts his legs, the pressure values ​​P3R and P3L will be as follows: Figure 3 changes as shown. Figure 3In the figure, the part where the pressure drops sharply indicates that the seated person P has raised his legs, and the pressure in the area detected by the pressure sensor PS3 decreases accordingly. That is, the pressure value that remains near 140 and does not drop will be regarded as the normal pressure P3n, and the average value of the pressure values ​​detected when the legs are not raised can be taken. For example, when the absolute value of the difference between the previous value and the current value of the pressure value P3R, P3L (current value P3(n) minus the previous value P3(n-1)) is below the specified value (that is, the value with a sufficiently small change), the pressure value is obtained, and multiple such obtained pressure values ​​are counted and averaged to obtain the normal pressure P3n.

[0139] The threshold value P3th is a threshold value for determining when the leg is lifted; for example, Figure 3 In the case of, a value generally ranging from 100 to 120 may be used. Therefore, the threshold value P3th may be a value obtained by multiplying the normal pressure P3n by a predetermined value. For example, a value obtained by multiplying the normal pressure P3n by a predetermined value generally ranging from 0.6 to 0.9 is used as the threshold value P3th.

[0140] The normal pace period TSn is the time interval between the peak values ​​of the pressure values ​​P3R, P3L, that is, the average value of the pace period TS.

[0141] Under the condition that each pressure value P3R, P3L is less than the threshold value P3th, when the difference between the previous value and the current value changes from a negative value to a positive value, it can be judged that the peak value of the pressure values ​​P3R, P3L is detected (that is, the pressure value has crossed the minimum value from top to bottom), and the previous value P3(n-1) detected at this time is taken as the peak value Pm.

[0142] When the peak values ​​of the pressure values ​​P3R, P3L that change due to the movement of the seated person P are detected, the smartphone SP calculates the peak value Pm, and calculates the leg-lifting intensity F (FR, RL) as a leg-lifting movement scale based on the peak value Pm and the normal pressure P3n. The leg-lifting intensity F can be represented by the amplitude of the peak value, that is, the value obtained by subtracting the peak value Pm from the normal pressure P3n. In this embodiment, the obtained value is standardized by the normal pressure P3n to eliminate the changes caused by the physical size of the seated person P. For example, the leg-lifting intensity F can be given as follows:

[0143] F=(P3n-Pm) / P3n

[0144] In a 100-meter sprint, the smartphone SP calculates the leg-lifting intensity F and makes the game character on the display DSP run toward the finish line. This paper determines the distance to be run based on the magnitude of the leg-lifting intensity F. For example, the smartphone SP corresponds to F[m] and makes the game character move the corresponding distance toward the finish line.

[0145] When the 100-meter sprint game is completed, the smartphone SP obtains the recorded time (the time to reach the 100-meter finish line), and as an example of the evaluation value, the average time recorded in the past specified period is calculated. The time can be measured by a timer, which counts at the start of the game and stops when the value of the leg-lifting intensity F multiplied by the number of times the leg is lifted reaches 100 or more. As described above, the leg-lifting intensity F is calculated from the pressure value, so the smartphone SP can calculate the time (evaluation value related to the exercise) based on the pressure value (information). And, the average time of the past specified period can be the average time of the past month, the average time of the past year, etc.

[0146] After completing the 100-meter sprint game, the smartphone SP displays the time required this time and the average time calculated therefrom on the display screen DSP. In addition, when completing the 100-meter sprint game, if communication with the server SV is possible, the smartphone SP sends the time required this time and the average time calculated therefrom to the server SV.

[0147] The position information acquisition unit PA of the smartphone SP can determine the position of the smartphone SP using satellite positioning, navigation and timing system positioning. Therefore, when the seated person P sitting on the seat S operates the smartphone SP, the smartphone SP also acquires the position of the seat S (hereinafter referred to as position information).

[0148] The smartphone SP has a function of obtaining position information from the position information obtaining unit PA as position information of the seat S when the smartphone SP is in a state capable of communicating with the seat S. The smartphone SP transmits the position information of the seat S to the server SV.

[0149] The server SV stores multiple advertisement information associated with different attributes. Figure 4 As shown, a plurality of pieces of advertising information are associated with the average time of the above-mentioned 100-meter sprint game (ie, the athletic ability of the seated person P).

[0150] There are multiple pieces of advertising information corresponding to each attribute (e.g., an advertisement for a gym), and they are associated with the location of the corresponding advertiser. Here, the location of the advertiser includes the location where the corresponding service is provided in the advertising information, such as the location of the store that provides the service, the location of the store that sells the goods in the advertising information, etc.

[0151] The server SV has a function of selecting, from among a plurality of advertisement information, advertisement information and position information related to the average time (athletic ability of the seated person P), based on the average time and position information transmitted from the smartphone SP. More specifically, if the average time is less than 11 seconds, the seated person has athletic ability comparable to that of a competitive athlete, and the server SV selects an advertisement for a gym as the advertisement information.

[0152] If the average time is not less than 11 seconds but less than 14 seconds, the seated person has relatively high athletic ability, and the server SV selects as the advertising information an advertisement for a yoga class in which the seated person P can do moderate exercise. If the average time is not less than 14 seconds but less than 17 seconds, the seated person P has not very high athletic ability, and the server SV selects as the advertising information an advertisement for a hiking guide that requires less exercise than a yoga class and is suitable for the seated person P. If the average time is not less than 17 seconds, the seated person P may be an elderly person, and the server SV selects as the advertising information an advertisement for exercise suitable for the elderly.

[0153] from Figure 4 After selecting a plurality of advertisement information corresponding to the attribute (e.g., advertisements of a gym) from the table, the server SV selects a specified number of advertisements from the plurality of advertisements based on the position information of the seat S. Specifically, for example, the server SV selects advertisement information of an advertisement publisher whose position is within an advertisement selection area, which is an area including the position of the seat S.

[0154] The server SV selects advertisement information based on the average time and location information, and sends the selected advertisement information to the smartphone SP. The server SV pushes the advertisement information to the seated person P via the smartphone SP by sending the advertisement information.

[0155] The smartphone SP has the following functions: during the execution of the 100-meter sprint game, when the prescribed exercise (a 100-meter race) is completed, the smartphone SP displays the advertisement information sent from the server SV on the display screen DSP and pushes it to the seated person P. In addition, based on the advertisement information sent by the server SV, the smartphone SP determines the location of the advertiser of the advertisement information, and within a prescribed area including the location of the advertiser, the smartphone SP displays the advertisement on the display screen DSP and pushes it to the seated person P on the condition that the location information, i.e., the seat position is within the area.

[0156] More specifically, after completing a 100-meter sprint game, the smartphone SP sends the average time and location information to the server SV. Subsequently, the smartphone SP receives the selected advertisement information based on the average time and location information from the server SV, and determines whether the position of the seat S is within the specified area. If it is within the specified area, the advertisement information is displayed on the display screen DSP. Moreover, the specified area here is, for example, an area within a specified radius centered on the position of the advertiser, and the area may also be smaller than the above-mentioned advertisement selection area (the area where the server SV selects advertisement information based on the location information).

[0157] Next, operations of the smartphone SP and the server SV (more specifically, respective control units in the smartphone SP and the server SV) will be described in detail.

[0158] When the seat user P starts the seat application, the smartphone SP starts Figure 5 In this process flow, first, the smartphone SP determines whether it can communicate with the seat control device 500 (S11).

[0159] If it is determined in step S11 that the communication is not possible (No), the smartphone SP ends the process. If it is determined in step S11 that the communication is possible (Yes), the smartphone SP displays the start page of the 100-meter sprint game on the display screen DSP (S12) (see Figure 7 ).

[0160] After step S12, the smartphone SP determines whether the seated person has selected the 100-meter sprint game (S13). If it is determined in step S13 that the 100-meter sprint game has been selected (Yes), the smartphone SP starts the 100-meter sprint game (S14).

[0161] After step S14, more specifically, during the 100-meter sprint game, the smartphone SP calculates the time to reach the finish line based on the pressure value sent from the seat S (S15). After step S15, more specifically, after the 100-meter sprint game is completed, the smartphone SP calculates the time to reach the finish line this time and the average time to reach the finish line in the past specified time period (S16). After calculating the average time to reach the finish line, the smartphone SP displays this time and the time average on the display screen DSP (see Figure 8 ).

[0162] After step S16, the smartphone SP determines whether it is in a communicable state with the server SV (S17). If it is determined to be in a communicable state (Yes) in step S17, the smartphone SP acquires the position information of the seat S from the position information acquiring unit PA (S18).

[0163] After step S18, the smartphone SP sends the average time to the end point and the location information to the server SV (S19). After step S19, the smartphone SP obtains the advertisement information including the location information about the advertisement publisher sent from the server SV (S20).

[0164] After step S20, the smartphone SP determines the location of the advertiser based on the acquired advertisement information (S21), sets a specified area according to the location of the advertiser (S22). After step S22, the smartphone SP determines whether the location specified by the location information is within the specified area (S23).

[0165] If it is determined in step S23 that the user is within the specified area (Yes), the smartphone SP displays the advertisement information on the display screen DSP (S24). After step S24, if it is determined in step S13 that the 100-meter sprint game is not selected (No), or if it is determined in step S17 that the user is not in communication with the server SV (No), the smartphone SP determines whether the user is on the start page ( Figure 7 )Select “End” (S25).

[0166] If it is determined in step S25 that "end" (No) is not selected, the smartphone SP returns to step S12. If it is determined in step S25 that "end" (Yes) is selected, the smartphone SP ends the processing flow.

[0167] Server SV executes at any time Figure 6 Processing shown.

[0168] like Figure 6 As shown, the server SV determines whether the average value of the time to the end point and the position information of the seat are obtained from the smartphone SP (S41). If it is determined in step S41 that these information are not obtained (No), the server SV ends the processing.

[0169] If it is determined in step S41 that the average value of the time to the end point and the position information of the seat have been obtained (Yes), the server SV selects a specified number of advertisements from a plurality of advertisements based on this information (S42). After step S42, the server SV sends the selected specified number of advertisements to the smartphone SP (S43), and ends this processing.

[0170] Next, a detailed description will be given of one example of a specific operation of the seat system 1 .

[0171] like Figure 1 As shown, when each device (S, SV, SP) constituting the seat system 1 is in a state where communication is possible, the seated person P operates the smartphone SP and starts running the seat application, as shown in FIG. Figure 5 The steps S11 (Yes) → S12 are executed in sequence. Then, the display DSP shows Figure 7 The start page is shown.

[0172] On the start page, a button B1 for starting the 100-meter sprint game and a button B2 for ending the seat application are displayed. If the seated person P presses the button B1, the result of the determination in step S13 is affirmative (Yes), and the 100-meter sprint game is executed (S14 to S16).

[0173] When the 100-meter sprint game is finished, the smartphone SP calculates the average time of reaching the finish line (S16), and displays the time measured this time and the average time on the display screen DSP (see Figure 8 ). Here, if Figure 8 As shown, the average time of this example is 10.2 seconds. Thereafter, the smartphone SP executes processing step S17, (Yes) → steps S18 to S19 to obtain position information indicating the position of the seat S, and sends the obtained position information and the average time to the end point to the server SV.

[0174] like Figure 6 As shown, the server SV obtains the average value of time and the position information from the smartphone SP (S41: Yes), and in step S42, based on the average value of time and Figure 4 More specifically, the server SV selects multiple pieces of advertisement information from the table based on the obtained average value of the time to the finish line of 10.2 seconds.

[0175] The server SV selects a prescribed number of gym advertisements related to the location information from the selected plurality of advertisements based on the location information. Thereafter, the server SV transmits the selected prescribed number of gym advertisements to the smartphone SP (S43).

[0176] like Figure 5 As shown, the smartphone SP obtains a predetermined number of gym advertisements from the server SV ( S20 ), determines the location of the advertiser of each gym advertisement ( S21 ), and sets a predetermined area for each advertiser ( S22 ).

[0177] When the position of the seat determined by the position information is within the prescribed area set by the advertisement publisher "XX Sports Gym" (S23: Yes), Fig. 9 As shown, the smartphone SP displays an advertisement of "XX Sports Gym" on the display screen DSP (S24). Therefore, the seated person P can know that there is "XX Sports Gym" near the current location, and can request the driver to drive the vehicle to its location.

[0178] The seat system 1 described above in this embodiment can achieve the following beneficial effects.

[0179] Since the advertising information is selected based on the average value determined over time by the pressure values ​​acquired by the pressure sensors PS1 to PS3 provided in the seat body S0, advertising information suitable for the physical condition of the seated person P sitting on the seat S having the pressure sensors PS1 to PS3 can be pushed to the seated person P.

[0180] Since advertising information is selected with reference not only to the time average value based on the pressure value as information corresponding to the body state but also to the position information, advertising information suitable for the current position of the seated person P and the body state of the seated person P can be provided.

[0181] Under the condition that the position determined by the position information is within the specified area, the corresponding advertising information is provided, so the seated person P can quickly reach the place for receiving the goods or services promoted by the advertising information and can quickly receive the provided services.

[0182] Since the advertisement information is selected based on the time average value as the evaluation value, facilities suitable for the seated person P's athletic ability can be recommended to the seated person P.

[0183] Since the seated person P receives the selected advertisement information when he / she completes a 100-meter sprint race, that is, the seated person P can receive advertisement information that is suitable for the result of the 100-meter sprint race.

[0184] The first embodiment described above can be appropriately modified in the case of actual application, such as other embodiments to be described below.

[0185] In the above-mentioned embodiment, the advertisement information is selected in the server SV, but the advertisement information may be selected in the smartphone SP.

[0186] In the above embodiment, the evaluation value based on the information is an average value based on time, and the advertising information is selected according to the average value of time, but it is also possible to select the advertising information based on the pressure value, for example. Specifically, for example, the pressure value obtained by the pressure sensors PS1 to PS3 is substantially proportional to the weight of the seated person P. If the pressure value is not less than a specified value, the advertising information such as diet food is selected, and if the pressure value is less than the specified value, the advertising information such as restaurant is selected.

[0187] In the above embodiment, the pressure value is taken as an example of information, and the information may also be, for example, blood pressure, heart rate, body temperature, sweating amount, etc. The sensor should be understood as any sensor that can detect such information.

[0188] For example, blood pressure can be used as information, and advertising information such as hospitals can be selected when blood pressure is higher than a specified value, and advertising information such as gyms can be selected when blood pressure is lower than a specified value. In addition, the amount of sweat can also be used as additional information, and sports drinks suitable for drinking water and replenishing physiological salts can be selected as advertising information when the amount of sweat is higher than a first threshold, and regular drinks suitable for drinking water such as juice, soda water, and tea can be selected as advertising information when the amount of sweat is lower than the first threshold.

[0189] In the above embodiment, the average value of time is used as an example of the evaluation value of exercise, and the evaluation value of exercise may be, for example, the time of this time, or the number of steps, etc.

[0190] In the above embodiment, the position information acquisition unit PA uses a satellite positioning system as an example, but the position information acquisition unit PA can not only receive radio waves from positioning satellites, but also use ground-mounted base stations to transmit and receive radio waves to acquire position information. The position information acquisition unit can also acquire position information from the vehicle's ECU or navigation system.

[0191] In the above embodiment, the 100-meter sprint game is taken as an example of an exercise program, and the exercise program may also be, for example, a zazen (sitting meditation) game in which the seated person P sits cross-legged on the seat S and remains motionless. The zazen game may be that the seated person P maintains a posture in which the pressure applied to the left and right sides of the seat cushion S1 is almost equal, and the pressure applied to the front and rear sides of the seat cushion S1 is almost equal. If the result of the zazen game is good, that is, an excellent zazen posture is successfully maintained, then advertising information of sports facilities, for example, leisure facilities for people who excel in adjusting postures to maintain balance, may be selected, and if the result is lower than expected, advertising information of balance balls and the like may be selected.

[0192] In the above embodiment, the advertisement information is pushed to the seated person P through the information displayed on the display screen DSP, but the advertisement information can also be pushed to the seated person through voice or the like.

[0193] In the above embodiment, as an example of the seat S, a vehicle seat used in a vehicle, the seat may also be a seat used in other vehicles such as ships, airplanes, etc. The seat is not limited to a vehicle seat, and may also be a legless chair with a backrest (such as a seat used in a Japanese-style room).

[0194] In the above embodiment, a smartphone SP is used as an example of a terminal, but the present invention is not limited thereto. The terminal may be a mobile terminal other than a smartphone SP, such as a tablet computer. The terminal may be a terminal fixed on a seat, or a built-in terminal integrated with the seat.

[0195] [Second embodiment]

[0196] A second embodiment will be described below with reference to the drawings.

[0197] like Fig.10 As shown, the seat system 1 includes a child safety seat 2 as an example of a first seat, a shopping cart seat 3 as an example of a second seat, and a smartphone SP as an example of a mobile terminal.

[0198] The child safety seat 2 is a child seat installed on a seat S in a vehicle CR. The shopping cart seat 3 is a child seat provided in a shopping cart SHC commonly found in supermarkets, public facility centers, etc. In the following description, front / rear (forward / backward), left / right (lateral), up / down (upward / downward) directions or positions are specified for a seated person P sitting on the child safety seat 2 or the shopping cart seat 3.

[0199] like Fig.11 As shown, the child safety seat 2 includes a first seat body 20 and a first control device 2C. The first seat body 20 includes a seat cushion 2Q and a seat back 2R. The seat cushion 2Q and the seat back 2R each include a cushion and a cover covering the seat bottom 2Q. The cushion is made of polyurethane foam or the like and supported by a frame (not shown). The cover is made of fabric or the like.

[0200] For the seat cushion 2Q, a plurality of pressure sensors PS1 to PS3 are provided under the cover. The pressure sensors PS1 to PS3 are examples of first sensors, and detect the physical state of the seated person P sitting on the first seat body 20, specifically, detect the motion, and obtain the detection value as the first information. The pressure sensors P1 to P6 are arranged to detect the seat surface state of the seated person P sitting on the first seat body 20, so that the pressure value of the seated person P sitting on the first seat body 20 can be obtained.

[0201] The corresponding pressure sensors PS1 to PS3 are provided in pairs, that is, each sensor is located on the left and right sides, symmetrically with respect to the left and right center positions of the child safety seat 2 .

[0202] More specifically, the pressure sensors PS1 and PS2 are located at positions of the seat cushion 2Q corresponding to the buttocks of the seated person P. The pressure sensor PS1 and the pressure sensor PS2 constitute a first cushion sensor SC1 configured to measure pressure from the buttocks of the seated person P. The pressure sensor PS2 is located in front of the pressure sensor PS1. Also, the first base sensor SC1 may include only a pair of the pressure sensors PS1 or the pressure sensors PS2.

[0203] The pressure sensor PS3 is located under the thigh of the passenger P. The pressure sensor PS3 constitutes a second seat cushion sensor SC2 for determining the pressure value from the thigh of the seated person P. The pressure sensor PS3 is located in front of the pressure sensor PS2.

[0204] The pressure sensors PS1 to PS3 are configured as, for example, elements whose resistance changes as the external pressure changes, wherein the voltage of the detection signal becomes higher (or lower, as the case may be) as the pressure value increases.

[0205] The first control device 2C is connected to the pressure sensors PS1 to PS3 and can acquire pressure values ​​from the pressure sensors PS1 to PS3. The first control device 2C transmits information detected by the pressure sensors PS1 to PS3 to the smartphone SP.

[0206] More specifically, the first control device 2C is connected to a short-range communication device 2D capable of near-field wireless communication, such as Bluetooth (registered trademark) or Wi-Fi (registered trademark), and the first control device 2C can communicate with the smartphone SP via the short-range communication device 2D.

[0207] The shopping cart seat 3 includes a second seat body 30 and a second control device 3D. The second seat body 30 includes a seat cushion 3Q and a seat back 3R. The seat cushion 3Q and the seat back 3R are made of plastic.

[0208] For the seat cushion 3Q, a plurality of pressure sensors PS4 to PS6 are provided. The pressure sensors PS4 to PS6 are examples of second sensors, and can obtain measurement values ​​as second information for detecting a physical state, specifically, a motion state, of a seated person P sitting on the second seat body 30. The pressure sensors P4 to P6 obtain pressure values ​​from the seated person P on the seat body 30.

[0209] The corresponding pressure sensors P4 to P6 are provided in pairs, that is, each pressure sensor is located on the left and right sides, symmetrically with respect to the left and right center positions of the shopping cart seat 3 .

[0210] More specifically, pressure sensors PS4-PS5 are located at positions of the seat cushion 3Q corresponding to the buttocks of the seated person P. Pressure sensors PS4-PS5 constitute a third cushion sensor SC3 for measuring pressure from the buttocks of the seated person P. Pressure sensor PS5 is located in front of pressure sensor PS4. The third cushion sensor SC3 may include only a pair of pressure sensors PS3 or pressure sensor PS4.

[0211] The pressure sensor PS6 is located under the thigh of the passenger P. The pressure sensor PS6 constitutes the fourth seat cushion sensor SC4 for determining the pressure value from the thigh of the seated person P. The pressure sensor PS6 is located in front of the pressure sensor PS5.

[0212] The pressure sensors PS4 to PS6 are configured as, for example, elements whose resistance changes as the external pressure changes, wherein the voltage of the detection signal becomes higher (or lower, as the case may be) as the pressure value increases.

[0213] The second control device 3D is connected to the pressure sensors PS1 to PS3 and can obtain pressure values ​​from the pressure sensors PS4 to PS6. The second control unit 3D can send information detected by the pressure sensors PS4 to PS6 to the smartphone SP.

[0214] More specifically, the second control device 3D is connected to a short-range communication device 3C capable of near-field wireless communication, such as Bluetooth (registered trademark) or Wi-Fi (registered trademark), and the second control device 3D can communicate with the smartphone SP via the short-range communication device 3C.

[0215] The first control device 2C, the second control device 3D and the smartphone SP each include a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, a rewritable nonvolatile memory, etc. (not shown), and can execute pre-stored programs. The smartphone SP also includes a display DSP.

[0216] The smartphone SP can communicate with the child safety seat 2 and the shopping cart seat 3. More specifically, the smartphone SP has a function of acquiring pressure values ​​from each of the pressure sensors PS1 to PS3 through the first control device 2C, and acquiring pressure values ​​from each of the pressure sensors PS4 to PS6 through the second control device 3D. The smartphone SP is installed with a seat application that provides an executable game based on the signal (pressure value) sent by the child safety seat 2 and the shopping cart seat 3.

[0217] The seat application in this embodiment can provide a 100-meter sprint game to the seated person P. The 100-meter sprint game is a game in which a game character displayed on the display screen DSP runs according to the pressure value sent from the child safety seat 2 or the shopping cart seat 3 .

[0218] like Fig.12 As shown, the smartphone SP includes a motion detection unit SP1, a game processing unit SP2, a pedometer unit SP3, a data collection unit SP4 and a notification unit SP5.

[0219] The motion detection unit SP1 has a function of acquiring pressure values ​​from the child safety seat 2 and the shopping cart seat 3, and the pressure values ​​change with the movement of the seated person P. After acquiring the pressure values ​​from the child safety seat 2 or the shopping cart seat 3, the motion detection unit SP1 outputs the acquired pressure values ​​to the game processing unit SP2 and the pedometer unit SP3.

[0220] The game processing unit SP2 has a function of running a 100-meter sprint game based on the pressure value. For example, when the seated person P sitting on the child safety seat 2 plays the 100-meter sprint game, the game processing unit SP2 obtains the pressure values ​​P3R and P3L of the left and right pressure sensors PS3 in the child safety seat 2. The 100-meter sprint game here is basically similar to the above reference game. Figure 3 The content of the detailed description will therefore be omitted.

[0221] The game processing unit SP2 performs the same processing as above when acquiring the pressure value from the shopping cart seat 3. In the following description, the pressure value acquired from the child safety seat 2 is also referred to as the "first pressure value", and the pressure value acquired from the shopping cart seat 3 is also referred to as the "second pressure value".

[0222] return Fig.12 , the pedometer unit SP3 can calculate the first step number as the first evaluation value, which is the movement amount of the seated person P sitting on the child safety seat 2 based on the first pressure value, and the movement amount of the seated person P on the shopping cart seat 3 based on the second pressure value, that is, the second step number, which is used as the second evaluation value. More specifically, for example, the pedometer unit SP3 counts the number of peak values ​​Pm determined by the game processing unit SP2 and uses it as the acquired step number. The pedometer unit SP3 outputs the determined step number to the data collection unit SP4.

[0223] The data collection unit SP4 has a function of accumulating the first step number and the second step number output from the pedometer unit SP3 to generate cumulative data. More specifically, the pedometer unit SP3 adds the first step number and the second step number. In the present embodiment, the accumulation of the number of steps in the data collection unit SP4 is updated every day. That is, in the present embodiment, the total number of steps per day is accumulated in the data collection unit SP4.

[0224] The notification unit SP5 has a function of notifying the seated person P of the data accumulated in the data collection unit SP4. More specifically, in the present embodiment, the notification unit SP5 displays the total number of steps accumulated in the data collection unit SP4 on the display screen DSP. The notification method of the notification unit SP5 is not limited thereto, and for example, the notification may be provided by sound or the like.

[0225] Next, the operation of the smartphone SP (specifically, the operation of the control unit in the smartphone SP) will be described in detail.

[0226] When the seated user P starts the seat application, Fig.13 As shown, the smartphone SP starts (START) processing. In this control process, the smartphone SP first determines whether it can communicate with the child safety seat 2 or the shopping cart seat 3 (S1011).

[0227] If it is determined in step S1011 that the communication state is not possible (No), the smartphone SP ends the process. If it is determined in step S1011 that the communication state is possible (Yes), the smartphone SP displays the start page of the 100-meter sprint game on the display screen DSP (S1012) (see Figure 7 ).

[0228] After step S1012, the smartphone SP determines whether the 100-meter sprint game is selected (S1013). If it is determined in step S1013 that the 100-meter sprint game is selected (Yes), the smartphone SP executes the 100-meter sprint game (S1014).

[0229] After step S1014, more specifically, during the 100-meter sprint game, the smartphone SP calculates the number of steps based on the pressure value (S1015). After step S1015, more specifically, after the 100-meter sprint game is completed, the smartphone SP adds (accumulates) the number of steps this time to the number of steps in the past, which is the number of steps accumulated in the data collection unit SP4 (S1016).

[0230] After step S1016, the smartphone SP displays the accumulated number of steps on the display screen DSP (S1017). After step S1017, the smartphone SP determines whether to choose to end the seat application (S1018).

[0231] If it is determined in step S1018 that the seat application has not been selected to be terminated (No), the smartphone SP returns to the process in step S1012. If it is determined in step S1018 that the seat application has been selected to be terminated (Yes), the smartphone SP terminates the process.

[0232] Next, a specific example of the smartphone SP operation will be described in detail.

[0233] like Fig.10 As shown, for example, a seated person P (child) in a child safety seat 2 in a vehicle CR going to a supermarket starts a seat application on a smartphone SP to kill time. Fig.13 If the smartphone SP is in a state where it can communicate with the child safety seat 2 (S1011: Yes), then Figure 7 As shown, a start page of a 100-meter sprint game is displayed on the display screen DSP of the smartphone SP (S1012).

[0234] The start page displays a button B1 for starting the 100-meter sprint game and a button B2 for ending the seat application. If the seated person P selects the button B1, the determination result in step S1013 is affirmative (Yes), and the 100-meter sprint game is executed (S1014).

[0235] When the 100-meter sprint race ends, the smartphone SP calculates and accumulates the number of steps of this race in the data collection unit SP4 (S1015, S1016), and displays the total number of steps accumulated in the data collection unit SP4 for the whole day on the display screen DSP (S1017, see Fig.14 ). If the seated person P in the car performs the 100-meter sprint game several times, the number of steps in each game is recorded at the end of each game and accumulated in the data collection unit SP4 in sequence.

[0236] When the vehicle CR arrives at the supermarket and the seated person P is Figure 7 When the end button B2 is pressed in the start screen shown, the smartphone SP ends the seat application. During the supermarket shopping, if the seated person sitting on the shopping cart seat 3 with the shopping cart SHC function starts the seat application of the smartphone SP again to kill time, the seat application starts again. Fig.13 processing process.

[0237] If the smartphone SP and the shopping cart seat 3 are in a communicable state (S1011: Yes), Figure 7 As shown, the start page of the 100-meter sprint game is displayed on the display screen DSP of the smartphone SP (S1012). Thereafter, as described above, each time the seated person P executes the game once, the step count of each time is sequentially accumulated in the data collection unit SP4. Therefore, by adding the step count in the vehicle CR and the step count on the shopping cart SHC, the determined total number of steps can be notified to the seated person P, so that information on how much exercise the seated person P has performed can be obtained. The number of steps (exercise amount) for a day can also be notified to the parents of the seated person P, so that the subsequent exercise plan, food menu, etc. of the child can be determined in consideration of the exercise amount.

[0238] According to the present embodiment, the seat system 1 as described above can achieve the following advantageous effects.

[0239] The seats (2, 3) with pressure sensors can be placed in various locations, and a seated person P sitting in a specified seat can also use information obtained from another seat.

[0240] Since the smartphone SP includes the data collection unit SP4 , a server described later is not required, and the configuration of the seat system 1 can be simplified.

[0241] The step count serves as an evaluation value of the exercise amount index, so the seated person P can refer to the accumulated step count and can grasp the seated person P's own physical condition.

[0242] The second embodiment described above can be appropriately modified in the case of actual application, and other embodiments will be described below. In the following description, components similar to those in the above embodiment are designated by unified symbols, and description thereof will be omitted.

[0243] In the above embodiment, the data collection unit SP4 is provided in the smartphone SP, for example, Fig.15 , 16 As shown, the data collection unit 420 may be provided in the server SV communicating with the smartphone SP. Fig.15 In the illustrated embodiment, the seat system 1A further includes a server SV in addition to the above-mentioned child safety seat 2 , shopping cart seat 3 , and smartphone SP.

[0244] like Fig.16 As shown, the smartphone SP includes a transmission unit SP6 and a receiving unit SP7 to replace the data collection unit SP4 in the above embodiment. The transmission unit SP6 has the function of sending the number of steps of this game in the step counting unit SP3 together with the identification information of the corresponding seated person P to the server SV. The receiving unit SP7 has the function of receiving the total number of steps sent from the server SV, and outputs the received total number of steps to the notification unit SP5. Therefore, the smartphone SP can obtain the data (total number of steps) accumulated in the server SV from the server SV, and notify the seated person P of the obtained data.

[0245] The server SV includes a receiving unit 410, a data collection unit 420, and a transmission unit 430. The receiving unit 410 has a function of receiving the number of steps associated with the user identification information from the smartphone SP. When receiving the number of steps associated with the user identification information, the receiving unit 410 outputs the received number of steps together with the user identification information to the data collection unit 420.

[0246] The data collection unit 420 has a function of accumulating the number of steps acquired from the receiving unit 410 for each user identification information. The transmission unit 430 has a function of transmitting the cumulative number of steps of the seated person P accumulated by the data collection unit 420 to the smartphone SP.

[0247] In this embodiment, the smartphone SP can run Fig.17 The server SV can run Fig.18 Processing shown. Fig.17 The processing shown is to replace Fig.13Step S1016 in the process shown, other processes are the same as Fig.13 The same treatment is applied.

[0248] exist Fig.17 In the process shown, the smartphone SP calculates the number of steps in step S1015, and then sends the calculated number of steps to the server SV (S1031). After step S1031, the smartphone SP requests and obtains the accumulated number of steps from the server SV as the cumulative number of steps (S1032), and displays the acquired cumulative number of steps on the display screen DSP (S1017).

[0249] like Fig.18 As shown, the server SV continuously determines whether the number of steps is obtained from the smartphone SP (S1041). If it is determined in step S1041 that the number of steps is not obtained (No), the server SV ends the processing.

[0250] If it is determined in step S1041 that the number of steps has been acquired (Yes), the server SV adds the acquired number of steps to the past number of steps accumulated in the data collection unit 420 (accumulates) (S1042). After step S1042, the server SV determines whether a request for accumulated data, that is, a request for accumulated step count, is received from the smartphone SP (S1043).

[0251] If it is determined in step S1043 that no request has been received (No), the server SV ends the process. If it is determined in step S1043 that a request has been received (Yes), the server SV sends the accumulated cumulative number of steps to the smartphone SP (S1044) and ends the process.

[0252] In the above-mentioned embodiment, the smart phone SP may not need to be provided with a data accumulation unit, so the storage capacity of the smart phone SP may be released accordingly.

[0253] Since the seated person P is informed of the number of steps accumulated in the server SV via the smartphone SP, the seated person P can effectively utilize the accumulated number of steps.

[0254] In the above-described embodiment, only the cumulative number of steps obtained by accumulating the number of steps is displayed on the display screen DSP, however, the cumulative number of steps can be used for various purposes, for example, an exercise plan can be formulated based on the cumulative number of steps.

[0255] Specifically, the smartphone SP may be configured, for example, to use Fig.10 The seat system 1 shown in FIG. Fig.19 Processing shown. Fig.19 The processing shown is to replace Fig.13 The processing step S1017, and the other processing Fig.13The same treatment is applied.

[0256] exist Fig.19 In the process shown, the smartphone SP accumulates the number of steps in the data collection unit SP4 and stores it as the cumulative number of steps (S1016), determines the exercise plan based on the cumulative number of steps, and displays the exercise plan on the display screen DSP (S1051). Therefore, in this embodiment, a 100-meter sprint game and a rest (exiting the seat application) are suggested as options for the exercise plan.

[0257] In step S1051, if the cumulative number of steps is less than the prescribed number of steps (e.g., 3000 steps), the amount of exercise of the seated person P is insufficient, so the smartphone SP displays an exercise program that promotes exercise, i.e., a 100-meter sprint game, as a recommended exercise program. More specifically, if Fig. 20 As shown, the smartphone SP displays a message encouraging playing the 100-meter sprint game on the display screen DSP, and a button B1 for running the 100-meter sprint game, whose size is larger than that of the button B2 for resting.

[0258] In step S1051, if the cumulative number of steps is greater than or equal to the prescribed number of steps, the seated person P has too much exercise (game), so the smartphone SP displays a rest exercise plan, that is, ends the seat application, as a recommended exercise plan. More specifically, if Fig.21 As shown, the smartphone displays a message encouraging rest and a button B2 for rest on the display screen DSP, the size of which is larger than the button B1 for running a 100-meter sprint game.

[0259] In this embodiment, an exercise plan selected based on the cumulative number of steps (accumulated number of steps) is provided to the seated person P so that an exercise plan suitable for the physical condition of the seated person P can be displayed to the seated person P. In addition, the parents of the seated person P can see Fig.21 The screen shown notices that the child has been doing too much exercise (gaming) and can take the smartphone SP away from the child.

[0260] In the above embodiment, the amount of exercise (number of steps) of the seated person P is used as the evaluation value (first evaluation value, second evaluation value) of the physical state of the seated person P, and the evaluation value may be weight, sitting time, etc. For example, if the evaluation value is weight, the smartphone SP may be configured to Fig.10 The seat system 1 shown in the figure runs a weight measurement application, specifically, runs Fig. 22 Processing shown.

[0261] Fig. 22 The processing shown includes, Fig.13 In addition to step S1011 of the process shown in the figure, there are new process steps S1061 to S1067. Fig. 22 In the illustrated process, if it is determined in step S1011 that communication is possible (Yes), the smartphone SP may acquire a pressure value from the child safety seat 2 or the shopping cart seat 3 ( S1061 ).

[0262] After step S1061, the smartphone SP calculates the weight of the seated person P based on the pressure value (S1062). After step S1062, the smartphone SP updates the weight record saved in the data collection unit SP4 (S1063). More specifically, in step S1063, the smartphone SP saves the weight data of this measurement associated with the recording date and the weight data of the past recording date in the data collection unit SP4. That is, the smartphone SP does not accumulate data by accumulating the number of steps as in the above-mentioned embodiment, but rather calculates the data by recording each piece of data of weight and date one by one.

[0263] After step S1063, the smartphone SP determines whether the application is in an active state (S1064). If it is determined to be in an active state (Yes) in step S1064, the smartphone SP uses the display screen DSP, such as Fig.23 As shown (S1065), the entire screen presents an application page, showing the weight measured this time and the historical records of weight in the past (eg, this month).

[0264] If the application is determined to be inactive (No) in step S1064, the smartphone SP, for example, Fig.24 As shown, a partial display area of ​​the main screen displays the weight calculated this time (S1066). After step S1065 or step S1066, the smartphone SP determines whether the seated person chooses to end the application (S1067).

[0265] If it is determined in step S1067 that the end (No) has not been selected, the smartphone SP returns to step S1061. If it is determined in step S1067 that the end (Yes) has been selected, the smartphone SP ends the processing.

[0266] According to the present embodiment, the history record (cumulative data) of the weight can be notified to the seated person P, so that the seated person P can easily achieve weight control.

[0267] If the sitting time is used as the evaluation value, for example, advertisements, related applications, health advice, etc. can be pushed to the seated person P based on the sitting time. For example, if the sitting time is greater than a specified period of time, it is determined that the throat is dry, and a beverage advertisement is pushed to the seated person P. Moreover, the sitting time is the accumulated time that has passed when the pressure value is greater than a specified threshold.

[0268] In the above embodiment, the pressure value is used as an example of the first information and the second information for detecting the physical state of the seated person, and the first information and the second information may be current values ​​corresponding to body temperature and / or sweat amount. The sensor may be a sensor capable of detecting such information. If the first information and the second information are current values ​​corresponding to sweat amount, the evaluation value may be the sweat amount calculated based on the current value, and the past and present sweat amounts are calculated cumulatively and saved corresponding to the recording date.

[0269] The number of seats constituting the seating system is not limited to two, and may be three or more. The seats may be seats installed on ships, aircraft, or other vehicles, chairs or seats placed at home or in public facilities, and legless chairs with backrests (such as those used in Japanese-style rooms), etc.

[0270] In the above embodiment, the sensor is only arranged on the seat cushion, but the sensor may also be installed on both the seat cushion and the seat back, or only on the seat back.

[0271] In the above embodiment, pressure sensors are used as the first sensor and the second sensor; the first sensor and the second sensor may also be configured as light sensors, etc. In this alternative configuration, information on whether the light sensor detects light may be used as the first information and the second information, and the number of steps, etc. may be calculated based on the obtained first information and the second information.

[0272] In the above embodiment, a smart phone SP is used as an example of a mobile terminal, and the mobile terminal may be any mobile terminal other than the smart phone SP, such as a tablet computer.

[0273] [Third embodiment]

[0274] Next, a detailed description will be made of the third embodiment with reference to appropriate drawings.

[0275] like Fig.25 As shown, the seat-type experience system of this embodiment includes a seat S, a seat control unit 100 , a smartphone SP as an example of an experience instruction device, and a server 300 .

[0276] The seat S includes a seat body S0, pressure sensors PS (PS1 to PS6, see Fig. 27 ), and a seat control unit 100 connected to the pressure sensor PS, which can obtain measurement values ​​from the pressure sensor PS. The pressure sensor PS is an example of a sensor provided in the seat body S0, and obtains measurement values ​​for detecting the movement of a seated person on the seat body S0.

[0277] The smartphone SP can communicate with the seat control unit 100 via a near field communication protocol, and the near field communication protocol can notify the seated person sitting on the seat body S0 of the motion instruction, and associate and save the motion instruction with the user identification information of the seated person. Specifically, the smartphone SP can run an application (referred to as "application" in this article), for example, a game provided by the seat body S0, and send motion instructions to the seated person by means of images and / or sounds during the game. The smartphone SP is connected to the Internet N, so it can communicate with other external devices through the Internet.

[0278] The server 300 is connected to the Internet N, and can communicate with the smartphone SP via the Internet N.

[0279] like Fig.26 As shown, the seat S of this embodiment is a vehicle seat installed in a vehicle CR. The seat S includes a driver's seat SD on which a driver sits. In the vehicle CR, a plurality of seat bodies S0 are installed, and each seat body S0 is connected to a single seat control unit 100. The vehicle CR in this embodiment includes a motor M as a driving machine, a battery BT capable of supplying power to the motor M, a seat S, a smartphone SP that can be carried in the vehicle CR and moved together with the vehicle CR, and a vehicle control unit 10. Furthermore, the vehicle CR may be an electric vehicle driven only by the motor M as the sole driving machine, or a hybrid vehicle including two or more driving machines including the motor M.

[0280] The vehicle control unit 10 includes a CPU, ROM, RAM, a rewritable non-volatile memory, etc. (not shown), and can run a preset program to control the vehicle CR. The vehicle control unit 10 needs to input various information for controlling the vehicle CR, such as: information about whether the vehicle CR is traveling, information about the battery BT charging history, information about the battery BT charging rate, and information about the charging station CS (if any) charging the battery BT, etc. The charging station CS is a facility of a charging device BC that can charge the battery BT. When the charging device BC is connected to the battery BT, the information of the charging station CS can be obtained from the charging device BC, or can be obtained from the location information of the charging station CS and the vehicle CR. The information input to the vehicle control unit 10 is stored in the vehicle control unit 19 (see Fig.28 ).

[0281] In the present embodiment, the vehicle CR can switch between a normal driving mode as an example of a first driving mode and an energy-saving driving mode as an example of a second driving mode according to the driving operation of the driver. The energy-saving driving mode is a driving mode when the driver operates in a manner that the power consumption in the battery BT is less than that in the normal driving mode, for example, by pressing / releasing the accelerator or applying / releasing the brake. The vehicle control unit 10 stores information on the currently adopted driving mode in the vehicle control unit 19 (see Fig.28 ).

[0282] like Fig. 27 As shown, the seat body S0 includes a seat cushion S1 and a seat back S2. The seat back S2 of each seat body S0 is rotatable forward and backward relative to the seat cushion S1 by a tilting mechanism (not shown). Therefore, the seat body S0 can be switched to a tilted state in which the seat back S2 is tilted backward, and a state in which the seat back S2 returns to an upright position in which the seated person P is seated. For the driver's seat SD, there are two states, a "driving state" and a "non-driving state". The "driving state" is suitable for the driver to sit and take a driving posture for the vehicle, while the "non-driving state" is a state in which at least a part of the seat body S0 moves and is tilted compared to the driving state. Here, the tilted state (non-driving state) is a state in which the driver cannot perform driving operations, for example, the driver cannot grasp the steering wheel.

[0283] Pressure sensors PS1-PS3 are arranged under the cover of the seat cushion S1, and pressure sensors PS4-PS6 are arranged under the cover of the seat back S2. The corresponding pressure sensors PS1-PS6 are provided in pairs, each sensor being located on the left and right sides, symmetrically with respect to the left and right center positions of the seat body S0.

[0284] The pressure sensors PS1 and PS2 are located in the seat cushion S1 at a position corresponding to the seated person's buttocks. More specifically, the pressure sensor PS1 is set at a position corresponding to the lowest part of the seated person's ischial spine, and at this position the seated person's load is the largest, and the pressure sensor PS2 is located slightly in front of the pressure sensor PS1. The pressure sensors PS1 and PS2 can obtain the measured value of the pressure from the seated person's buttocks (hereinafter also referred to as "pressure value").

[0285] The pressure sensor PS3 is located in front of the pressure sensors PS1 and PS2 and away from the pressure sensors PS1 and PS2, specifically, at a position corresponding to the thigh of the seated person. The pressure sensor PS3 can obtain pressure measurement values ​​from the thigh of the seated person.

[0286] Pressure sensors PS4 and PS5 are located at the lower part of the seat back S2. More specifically, pressure sensor PS4 corresponds to the position of the back of the occupant's lumbar region; pressure sensor PS5 is located slightly higher than pressure sensor PS4. Pressure sensors PS4 and PS5 can obtain pressure measurements from the occupant's lumbar region.

[0287] The pressure sensor PS6 is located above the pressure sensors PS4 and PS5 and away from the pressure sensor PS5, more specifically, at a position corresponding to the upper back of the seated person. The pressure sensor PS6 can obtain pressure measurement values ​​from a position corresponding to the upper back of the seated person.

[0288] Connected to the seat control unit 100 is a short-range communication device 3A that can implement near-field wireless communication, such as Bluetooth (registered trademark) and Wi-Fi (registered trademark). The seat control unit 100 can obtain pressure values ​​from the pressure sensors PS1 to PS6 of each seat body S0 and transmit them to the smartphone SP via the short-range communication device 3A.

[0289] The pressure sensors PS1 to PS6 are configured as, for example, elements whose resistance changes with external pressure, wherein the greater the pressure value, the higher (or lower, as the case may be) the voltage of the detection signal becomes. Therefore, in actual applications, the magnitude of the pressure value is compared with the magnitude of the reference voltage value, and for ease of understanding, this specification describes the comparison as being based on the magnitude of the pressure value.

[0290] like Fig.28 As shown, the seat control unit 100 includes a measurement value acquisition unit 110, a vehicle information acquisition unit 130, a processing unit 170, a communication unit 180 and a storage unit 190. The seat control unit 100 includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, a rewritable non-volatile memory, etc., which are not shown in the figure, and each functional unit is implemented by running a preset program.

[0291] The measurement value acquisition unit 110 has the function of continuously acquiring the pressure measurement value of each fixed control from each pressure sensor PS1-PS6. The measurement value acquired by the measurement value acquisition unit 110 is stored in the storage unit 190 for use by the processing unit 170. The storage unit 190 is used for data storage and processing required for operations such as calculation and processing.

[0292] The vehicle information acquisition unit 130 has a function of acquiring information of the vehicle CR from the vehicle control unit 10. In the present embodiment, the information of the vehicle CR includes information on whether the vehicle CR is traveling, a charging history of the battery BT, information on the charging state of the battery BT, information on the charging station CS, information on the driving mode, etc. The information of the vehicle CR acquired by the vehicle information acquisition unit 130 is stored in the storage unit 190 and used in the processing unit 170.

[0293] The processing unit 170 performs analog-to-digital conversion on the measurement value acquired by the measurement value acquisition unit 110. The digitized measurement value is sent to the smartphone SP via the communication unit 180. In addition, the processing unit 170 sends the vehicle CR information acquired by the vehicle information acquisition unit 130 to the smartphone SP via the communication unit 180.

[0294] The smartphone SP includes an application running unit 210, a first condition testing unit 220, a second condition testing unit 230, a magnification setting unit 240 and an instruction sending unit 250. The smartphone SP also includes an Internet communication unit 280 and user identification information 290. The smartphone SP includes a CPU, ROM, RAM, a rewritable non-volatile memory, etc., which are not shown in the accompanying drawings. Each functional unit is implemented by running a preset program. The smartphone SP has a near field communication capability (not shown), so it can communicate with the seat control unit 100. In addition, the smartphone SP can be connected to the Internet N through the Internet communication unit 280, and is configured to be able to communicate with the server 300 (see Fig.25 ) communication.

[0295] The application program running unit 210 runs the application installed in the smartphone SP. For example, in the application, once the game application is started, the game process is run until it is exited. After the game is finished, the first condition testing unit 220 and the second condition testing unit 230 determine whether to grant points according to the conditions. If the conditions for granting points are met, the smartphone SP sends an instruction to grant points to the server 300.

[0296] When the application program execution unit 210 is running, the game application installed in the smart phone SP is transmitted through the display screen DSP (see Fig. 27 ) and a speaker (not shown) to provide motion instructions to provide the game to the seated person. The motion instructions here are not limited to any specific content, and may include, for example, instructions for alternately lifting legs, twisting the upper body left and right, etc. The instructions may be provided as guidance information in the form of text characters or sounds at the start of the game, or may be displayed on the display screen DSP at a specific moment during the game with the aid of an image indicating the body part to be moved.

[0297] In this embodiment, the content of the game is not important. As a simple example of the game, an instruction is given to alternately lift the legs quickly for 10 seconds, and the number of steps (number of leg lifts) in 10 seconds is counted to conduct the game.

[0298] Fig.30 An example of the measurement value of the pressure sensor PS3 obtained when the seated person alternately lifts their legs in the seat S is shown. P3R represents the pressure value of the right pressure sensor PS3, and P3L represents the pressure value of the left pressure sensor PS3. As shown in the measurement values, the alternate leg lifting causes P3R and P3L to drop in a short period of time, so that the peak values ​​of P3R and P3L can be detected, and when the peak values ​​are detected, it can be determined that a step has been taken. Peak detection is performed, for example, in the following manner. The average value P3A of P3R and P3L when the seated person is seated (before the game starts) is calculated, and based on the calculated average value P3A, a value with a smaller proportion is specified as the threshold value P3th. When P3R or P3L increases upward from below the threshold value P3th, it can be determined that the measurement value has reached the peak value.

[0299] After the game application is started, the application execution unit 210 provides guidance for the preset game through sound or image, and at the same time as the timing is started, notifies the seated person to start the game with a sound and image indicating the start. After the timing is started, within 10 seconds, the peak value is detected based on the pressure value received from the seat control unit 100. The number of steps, that is, the peak number, is displayed on the display screen DSP as "number of steps" as the game result.

[0300] The first condition test unit 220 determines whether the first condition for awarding points is met based on the measured value of the pressure sensor PS3. In this embodiment, the first condition is that the number of steps as the game result is greater than or equal to the specified number of steps (for example, 40 steps or more). The first condition test unit 220 stores the determination result in the storage unit 190 in real time.

[0301] The second condition test unit 230 determines whether a second condition different from the first condition is satisfied. In the present embodiment, the second condition is that the duration of insufficient movement of the seated person determined based on the measurement value of the pressure sensor PS3 is longer than a prescribed time. More specifically, the prescribed time is the accumulated time, and the accumulated time during which the change in the measurement value of the pressure sensor PS3 is narrower than the prescribed range is used as the determination time period TJ, which is longer than the prescribed time (threshold TJth).

[0302] For example, this change is determined in the following manner. Fig.31TP is a timing chart showing changes in the pressures P3R and P3L measured when the seated person is seated, the determination result of whether or not there is a change, and the determination time period TJ. The determination of whether or not there is a change (i.e., for the time frame immediately before the determination time period TP) is to compare the difference between the maximum and minimum values ​​of P3R and P3L and a prescribed value to determine whether or not a change is detected. If the difference is greater than or equal to the prescribed value (prescribed value), it is determined that a change is detected (the result is in Fig.31 ), and if the difference is less than the specified value, it is determined that no change was detected (the result is in Fig.31 is evaluated to 0 in ). Fig.31 In the example shown, if the difference between the maximum and minimum values ​​of P3R and P3L in the determination time period TP before time t1 is greater than or equal to the specified value, the change detection result is set to 1, and if the difference between the maximum and minimum values ​​of P3R and P3L in the determination time period TP before time t2 is less than the specified value, the change detection result is set to 0.

[0303] The second condition test unit 230 performs the change test, starts measuring the interval of the determination time period TJ if the change test result shows 0, and stops measuring the interval of the determination time period TJ if the change test result shows 1. When the determination time period TJ reaches the threshold value TJth, the second condition test unit 230 makes a determination that the second condition is satisfied. After the server 300 awards points (increases the score), the second condition test unit 230 resets the determination time period TJ (t3).

[0304] The second condition testing unit 230 stores the change determination and determination time in the user identification information 290 in real time.

[0305] The multiplication factor setting unit 240 sets a predetermined multiplication factor B, and when points are awarded in the server 300, the basic points Pa are multiplied by the multiplication factor B, and the multiplication factor setting unit 240 sets the multiplication factor B when the battery BT is charged to be greater than the multiplication factor B when it is not charged. In the present embodiment, the multiplication factor setting unit 240 sets the multiplication factor B of 1 to 1.5 times when the battery BT is not charged, and sets the multiplication factor B of 2 to 3 times when the battery BT is charged. These specific multiplication factors B in the present embodiment are only examples.

[0306] The rate setting unit 240 also changes the rate factor B according to the type of charging station CS that charges the battery BT. More specifically, if the charging station CS is an external charging station CS2 located outside the home charging station CS1 of the vehicle CR user (including the owner), that is, located outside his own home, the rate factor B is greater than the rate of the charging station CS being the home charging station CS1. In the present embodiment, the rate setting unit 240 sets the rate factor B to 2 by exemplary configuration when the charging station CS is the home charging station CS1, and sets the rate factor B to 2.5 if the charging station CS is the external charging station CS2. In another example, if the charging station CS is the home charging station CS1, the rate setting unit 240 sets the rate factor B to 2.5, and if the charging station CS is the external charging station CS2, the rate factor B is set to 3.

[0307] The rate setting unit 240 is configured such that, if the battery BT is already in a charging state when the game is started, if the charging rate of the battery BT is greater than or equal to a first charging rate threshold value (e.g., 80%) when charging starts, the rate coefficient B is larger than the case where the battery BT is less than the first charging rate threshold value. In this embodiment, if the charging rate is less than 80%, the rate coefficient B is set to 2; if the charging rate is greater than or equal to 80%, the rate coefficient B is set to 2.5.

[0308] The multiplier setting unit 240 is configured such that if the vehicle CR is operating in the energy-saving driving mode when the game application is started, the multiplier coefficient B is greater than the multiplier coefficient B when operating in the normal driving mode. In this embodiment, the multiplier setting unit 240 is configured to set the multiplier coefficient B to 1 in the normal driving mode, and to set the multiplier coefficient B to 1.5 if in the energy-saving driving mode.

[0309] When the first condition testing unit 220 and the second condition testing unit 230 determine that both the first condition and the second condition are satisfied, the instruction sending unit 250 sends an instruction to grant points as a result of the determination to the server 300. When sending an instruction to grant points to the server 300, the instruction sending unit 250 sends user identification information for identifying the user stored in the user identification information 290. The user identification information may be any unique user identification data, but is not limited to, and may be in the form of a simple number, alphanumeric, character string, email address, telephone number, etc. When sending an instruction to grant points to the server 300, the instruction sending unit 250 also sends information on the multiplier coefficient B set by the multiplier setting unit 240.

[0310] The instruction sending unit 250 sends an instruction to grant points to the server 300 when the vehicle CR has arrived at the charging station CS. More specifically, if the grant flag F1 is 0 when charging of the battery BT starts at the charging station SC, the instruction sending unit 250 sends an instruction to grant points to the server 300. After sending the instruction to grant points, the instruction sending unit 250 sets the grant flag F1 to 1. The grant flag F1 is reset at midnight, for example. That is, when the vehicle CR has arrived at the charging station CS and charging has started, the instruction sending unit 250 sends an instruction to grant points to the server only once a day.

[0311] In this embodiment, the application running unit 210 determines whether to run the application before executing the selection to start the application. Specifically, when the charging rate of the battery BT is in a charging state less than or equal to the second threshold (for example, 30%), the application running unit 210 prohibits the running of applications with power consumption PW greater than or equal to the power consumption threshold PWth on the smartphone SP. More specifically, when the above-mentioned game is selected to be started, if the battery BT is at a charging rate less than 30% and the power consumption PW of the game application is greater than or equal to the power consumption threshold PWth, the application running unit 210 sets the determination flag F2 to 1, and prohibits the running of the game application, prohibiting its use.

[0312] The application execution unit 210 is also configured to prohibit the operation of an application that requires the driver's seat SD to be in a reclined state on the smartphone SP when the vehicle CR is traveling. Such applications that require the driver's seat SD to be in a reclined state include applications that prompt the driver to perform stretching exercises, etc. More specifically, if such an application is selected to be started while the vehicle CR is traveling, the application execution unit 210 sets the permission determination flag F2 to 1 and prohibits the execution of the application.

[0313] On the contrary, if the vehicle CR is not traveling, for example, when the battery BT is being charged, or in a similar case, when the vehicle CR stops for a sufficiently long time, the application execution unit 210 permits the use of an application requiring the driver's seat DS to be in a reclined state. When the execution of the application is permitted, the application execution unit 210 sets the availability determination flag F2 to 0, thereby permitting the application to be executed.

[0314] like Fig.29As shown, the server 300 includes a points granting unit 310, an Internet communication unit 380, and a storage unit 390. The server 300 is connected to the Internet N via the Internet communication unit 380, and can communicate with the smartphone SP via the Internet N. The storage unit 390 stores corresponding required data on the server 300, and stores points associated with user identifications (points for each user specified by corresponding user identification information).

[0315] After receiving the instruction for granting points from the smartphone SP, the point granting unit 310 increases the points of the user accordingly according to the user identification information included in the instruction.

[0316] When the first condition and the second condition are met at the same time, the server 300 receives the points granting instruction. When the smartphone SP receives at least the first condition (points granting instruction) (necessary condition), the server 300 multiplies the basic points Pa by the multiplier B based on the instructions for granting points to obtain the increased points, and adds the increased points to the stored points in accordance with the corresponding user identification information. The basic points Pa can be a fixed value, or it can vary according to time, season, user type, etc. In addition, the basic points Pa based on the points granting instruction can be a value that varies according to information, for example, the type of game application running (the category of the game played), its difficulty level, etc. included in the instructions for granting points. When the server 300 satisfies the first condition and the second condition at the same time (i.e., when receiving the instruction for granting points), the points are increased, but if the first condition is met but the second condition is not met, the points are not increased.

[0317] When the vehicle CR arrives at the charging station CS, the server 300 may associate the specified bonus points Pb with the corresponding user identification information and add the bonus points Pb to the stored points. More specifically, upon receiving an instruction to grant points, the server 300 associates the bonus points Pb with the corresponding user identification information and adds the bonus points to the original points. The bonus points Pb may be a fixed value or may vary according to time, season, type of charging station CS, travel distance to the charging station CS, user type, etc.

[0318] When points are increased in association with the corresponding user identification information, the point granting unit 310 sends information on the increased points to the smartphone SP.

[0319] The operation overview of the seat experience system described above will refer to Figure 32 to Figure 34 The flowchart is described below.

[0320] like Fig.32As shown, when the time is 12 o'clock midnight (S2101, Yes), the smartphone SP resets the grant flag F1 to 0 (S2102). The smartphone SP determines whether the user has selected the start option of the game application (S2103). If the start option of the game application has not been selected (S2103, No), the process proceeds to step S2112.

[0321] If the game application start option is selected (S2103, Yes), the smartphone SP determines whether the game application can be executed (S2200). Fig.33 As shown, for the judgment of whether the application can be run, the smartphone SP determines whether the battery BT is less than or equal to the charging rate of 30% (S2201). If the charging rate is less than or equal to 30% (S2201, Yes), the smartphone SP determines whether the power consumption PW of the game application is greater than or equal to the power consumption threshold PWth (S2202). If the power consumption PW of the game application is greater than or equal to the power consumption threshold PWth (S2202, Yes), the smartphone SP sets the permission determination flag F2 to 1 to prohibit the running of the game application (S2205), and ends the judgment process of whether the application can be run.

[0322] If it is determined in step S2201 that the state of charge is greater than 30% (S2201, No), or if it is determined in step S2202 that the power consumption PW is less than the power consumption threshold value PWth (S2202, No), the smartphone SP determines whether the vehicle CR is traveling (S2203). If the vehicle CR is traveling (S2203, Yes), the smartphone SP determines whether the game application can use the application of the driver's seat SD in the seat tilt state (S2204). If the application can use the driver's seat SD in the seat tilt state (S2204, Yes), the smartphone SP sets the availability determination flag F2 to 1 (S2205), and ends the determination process of whether the application can be run.

[0323] If it is determined in step S2203 that the vehicle CR is not moving (S2203, No), or if it is determined in step S2204 that the application does not need to use the driver seat SD in a tilted state (S2204, No), the smartphone SP sets the permission determination flag F2 to 0 (S2206) and ends the determination process of whether the application can be run.

[0324] return Fig.32, the smartphone SP makes a judgment as to whether the determination flag F2 is 0 (S2104). If the determination flag F2 is not 0 (i.e., F2=1) (S2104, No), the smartphone SP does not start the game application, and proceeds to step S2112. If the determination flag F2 is 0 (S2104, Yes), the smartphone SP starts the game application. The smartphone SP uses this to play the leg-lifting exercise game.

[0325] When the game ends (S2105, Yes), the smartphone SP determines whether the number of steps is greater than or equal to 40 (whether the first condition is satisfied) (S2106). If the number of steps is less than 40 (S2106, No), the process proceeds to step S2112. If the number of steps is greater than or equal to 40 (S2106, Yes), the smartphone SP determines whether the determination time period TJ is greater than or equal to the threshold value TJth (S2107). If the determination time period TJ is less than the threshold value TJth (S2107, No), the process proceeds to step S2112. If the determination time period TJ is greater than or equal to the threshold value TJth (S2107, Yes), the smartphone SP sets the magnification B (S2300).

[0326] like Fig.34 As shown, in the process of setting the magnification, the smartphone SP obtains the charging history of the battery BT from the vehicle control unit 10 through the seat control unit 100, and determines whether the battery BT has been charged when the game application is started (S2301). If it is not charged (S2301, No), the smartphone SP determines whether the vehicle CR is running when the game application is started (S2302). If the vehicle CR is not running (S2302, No), the smartphone SP sets the magnification B to 1 (S2304) and ends the magnification setting process.

[0327] If it is determined in step S2302 that the vehicle CR is traveling (S2302, Yes), the smartphone SP determines whether the energy-saving driving mode is effective (S2302). If the energy-saving driving mode is not effective (i.e., the normal driving mode is effective) (S2302, No), the smartphone SP sets the magnification B to 1 and ends the magnification setting process. If it is determined in step S2302 that the energy-saving driving mode is effective (S2302, Yes), the smartphone SP sets the magnification B to 1.5 (S2305) and ends the magnification setting process.

[0328] If it is determined in step S2301 that the battery BT is already charged when the game application is started (S2301, Yes), the smartphone SP determines whether the charging rate of the battery BT is greater than or equal to 80% when charging is started (S2306). If the charging rate is not greater than or equal to 80% (S2306, No), the smartphone SP sets the magnification B to 2 (S2307) and proceeds to step S2309. If it is determined in step S2306 that the charging rate is greater than or equal to 80% (S2306, Yes), the smartphone SP sets the magnification B to 2.5 (S2308) and proceeds to step S2309.

[0329] In step S2309, the smartphone SP determines whether the charging station CS is the own charging station CS1 (S2309). If the charging station CS is the own charging station CS1 (S2309, Yes), the rate setting process ends. If the charging station CS is not the own charging station CS1 (but the external charging station CS2) (S2309, No), the smartphone SP adds 0.5 to the rate B (S2310) and ends the rate setting process. Therefore, if the charging state during charging is less than 80%, the rate B is set to 2.5 (2+0.5), and if the charging state during charging is greater than or equal to 80%, the rate B is set to 3 (2.5+0.5).

[0330] return Fig.32 , the smartphone SP sends an instruction to grant points to the server 300 (S2108). At the same time, the smartphone SP also sends the user identification information and the set multiplier B to the server 300. When receiving the instruction to grant points, the server 300 multiplies the basic points Pa by the multiplier B based on the instruction to grant points to obtain the increased points, and associates them with the corresponding user identification information, and adds the increased points to the stored points (S2109). Then, the server 300 sends a notification of completion of granting points to the smartphone SP (S2110). When the smartphone SP receives the notification of completion of granting points, it resets the determination time period TJ (S2111) and enters step S2112.

[0331] In step S2112, the smartphone SP determines whether the granting flag F1 is 0 when charging starts (S2112). If the granting flag F1 is not 0 (i.e., F1=1) (S2112, No), the processing ends. If the granting flag F1 is 0 (S2112, Yes), the smartphone SP sends an instruction to grant points to the server 300 (S2113). The server 300 receives the instruction to grant points, and associates the reward points Pb with the corresponding user identification information, and accumulates the points (S2114). Then, the server 300 sends a notification of completion of granting points to the smartphone SP (S2115). When the smartphone SP receives the notification of completion of granting points, it sets the granting flag F1 to 1 (S2116) and ends the processing.

[0332] As described above, according to the seat-type experience system of this embodiment, the ratio B set when the battery BT is already charged is greater than the ratio set when the battery BT is not charged, so if the battery BT is already charged, the reward points increase. In this way, the user is provided with an incentive to charge.

[0333] Since the magnification B can be changed according to the type of charging station CS, the magnification B can be made larger or smaller according to the type of charging station CS. In this way, the user is guided to enter a specific charging station CS.

[0334] If the charging station CS is an external charging station CS2, the multiplier B is greater than that of the own charging station CS2, so the user can be encouraged to voluntarily take charging actions even on the road.

[0335] Since the ratio B is set larger when the battery BT is in a higher state of charge than when the battery BT is in a lower state of charge, the points awarded are increased by maintaining the high state of charge of the battery BT. In this way, the user's motivation to charge can be greatly enhanced.

[0336] If the energy-saving driving mode is adopted, the multiplier B is larger than that in the normal driving mode, so the user can be encouraged to drive in this way to reduce the power consumption of the battery BT.

[0337] When the vehicle CR has arrived at the charging station CS, the points associated with the corresponding user identification information increase with the increase of the bonus points Pb, so bonus points can be given for going to the charging station CS, thereby enhancing the user's motivation to charge.

[0338] If the state of charge in the battery BT is low, use of an application program with large power consumption PW is prohibited, so that the user's charging motivation can be increased to keep the state of charge of the battery BT sufficiently high.

[0339] Since the use of applications that require the driver's seat SD to be in a reclined state is prohibited when the vehicle CR is traveling, the application can be used if the battery BT is being charged, and the driver can also use more applications during charging. Therefore, the user (driver) can be motivated to charge. In addition, since various applications are provided during charging, more enjoyment can be achieved.

[0340] The server 300 receives the result that the first condition is satisfied from the smartphone SP, and adds points to the user associated with the user identification information as a condition, thereby utilizing the smartphone SP voluntarily for the purpose of earning points. Therefore, the seat S having the pressure sensor PS can be effectively utilized.

[0341] The bonus point incentive user may continue to use the smartphone SP to obtain the bonus points, but will be restricted from excessive use of the smartphone SP, so to obtain the bonus points, the second condition needs to be met.

[0342] On the contrary, since the occupants can still earn points after sitting for a period of time, they may be more willing to play the leg-lifting game in order to earn points. Maintaining the same posture for a long time in the car will lead to poor blood circulation, and playing the leg-lifting game can promote health.

[0343] Therefore, judging the second condition based on the measured value of the pressure sensor PS can determine whether to award points based on the state or movement of the occupant on the seat body S0. The occupant's movement in the vehicle can be indirectly controlled by enhancing the occupant's motivation to earn points, which is beneficial to promoting health.

[0344] Although the embodiment has been described above, the embodiment can also be implemented by partially modifying it.

[0345] For example, as an example of changing the magnification B according to the type of charging station CS, the above embodiment describes an exemplary configuration in which if the charging station CS is an external charging station CS2, the magnification B is greater than if the charging station CS is an in-home charging station CS1, but is not limited thereto.

[0346] As another example, a partner company that has a cooperative relationship with the company operating the experience system operates a charging station CS (CS3), and the smartphone SP can be set so that when the charging station CS is the charging station CS3 operated by the partner company, the multiplier B is greater than the charging station CS4 operated by the non-partner company. In this way, the user can be guided to the charging station CS3 operated by the partner company.

[0347] When the accessible charging stations CS are located at the crowded charging station CS5 and the less crowded charging station CS6, the smartphone SP can be set to go to the less crowded charging station CS6, and the multiplier B is greater than the charging station CS is the crowded station CS5. With this setting, the user can be guided to the less crowded charging station CS6, so the charging station CS can be effectively used as a whole.

[0348] In the above embodiment, when the vehicle CR is running, applications that are used when the driver's seat SD is in a reclined state are prohibited. The provision prohibiting the use of applications when the vehicle CR is running may include, for example, prohibiting the driver from using all applications on the smartphone SP.

[0349] In the above embodiment, taking the tilted state as an example of the non-driving state, at least a portion of the seat body has moved from the driving state position to the non-driving state, for example, the entire seat body has been rotated 180 degrees backward.

[0350] In addition, if the battery is being charged, the use of applications whose power consumption PW is greater than or equal to the second power consumption threshold PWth2 is prohibited.

[0351] In addition, the movement instructions sent to the seated person are based on whether the measurement value of the sensor set in the seat meets the conditions for granting points. The application used here also consumes the battery of the vehicle, so the charging status of the vehicle battery and the power consumption of the application can be displayed. In this configuration, the distance traveled when the application is used and the distance traveled when the application is not used can also be displayed.

[0352] In addition, in the above embodiment, if the vehicle CR has arrived at the charging station CS and charging has started, the bonus points are awarded. Alternatively, when the vehicle has arrived at the charging station, the bonus points are awarded based on, for example, the location information of the vehicle and the charging station. In the above embodiment, the bonus points are awarded only once a day on the condition of arriving at the charging station; however, for example, when the vehicle drives into multiple charging stations in one day, the bonus points may be awarded again when the charging station to which the points can be awarded is different.

[0353] In addition, in the above embodiment, the normal driving mode is taken as an example of the first driving mode, and the energy-saving driving mode is taken as an example of the second driving mode. The first driving mode may be a mode in which more emphasis is placed on the acceleration performance of the vehicle rather than the energy-saving performance, and the second driving mode may be the energy-saving driving mode.

[0354] In addition, in the above-mentioned embodiment, as an example of the experience indication device, the user identification information is stored in the smart phone SP, but the user identification information is not necessarily stored in the experience indication device. For example, the user identification information may be information such as a user ID and a password, which are input into the experience indication device and sent to the server to obtain access to the server point granting system. With this configuration, even if one specific experience indication device is used, different users can be granted respective points.

[0355] In addition, in the above embodiment, as an example of the experience indication device, the magnification is set by the smartphone SP, and the magnification can also be set by the server 300. The server can set the magnification based on the information on the charging status of the battery, etc. received by the experience indication device, etc.

[0356] In addition, in this embodiment, the cumulative time that the change of the measured value of the pressure sensor PS3 is within the prescribed range is used as the determination time period TJ, and the determination time period TJ is greater than the prescribed time (threshold TJth). The above situation satisfies the second condition, that is, the determination time period TJ is a continuous time period in which the change of the measured value of the pressure sensor PS3 is narrower than the prescribed range. If the determination time period TJ is greater than or equal to the prescribed time period, it can be regarded as a determination that satisfies the second condition. Here, when the change detection result is 1, the smartphone SP resets the determination time period TJ, such as Fig.31 The determination time period TJ (dashed line) is shown.

[0357] In addition, in the above embodiment, only the pressure sensor PS3 is used to determine whether the first condition (game process) is met and whether the second condition of this embodiment is met. Other pressure sensors PS1, PS2, PS4~PS6 can also be used.

[0358] Although the smartphone SP acts as an experience instruction device to determine whether the second condition in this embodiment is met, an alternative is that the information required to test the second condition is transmitted from the experience instruction device to the server 300, and the server 300 determines whether the second condition is met. In this case, the server 300 can set the determination time period TJ.

[0359] Although in the present embodiment, whether the second condition is satisfied is determined based on the measurement value of the sensor, the smartphone SP may determine whether the second condition is satisfied based on the position information of the seat S.

[0360] For example, for determining the second condition based on the position information, the smartphone SP may calculate the travel distance of the seat S based on the position information, and if the travel distance is greater than or equal to a prescribed distance, determine that the second condition is satisfied.

[0361] Location information can be obtained from GPS (Global Positioning System), and GPS (Global Positioning System) can be installed in common smartphones. GPS can also be installed in vehicle CR or seat body S0, and location information can be obtained from GPS.

[0362] Furthermore, the smartphone SP stores the location information at the time of the last awarded points (this location information is hereinafter referred to as the last location G), and calculates the travel distance D, that is, the distance between the current location at the end of the game and the stored last location G. If the travel distance D is greater than or equal to the specified threshold Dth, the second condition test unit 230 determines that the second condition is satisfied.

[0363] The flowchart of this structure is as Fig.35 shown.

[0364] Fig.35 The flowchart of Fig.32 is an example that modifies steps S2107 and S2111 in the flowchart of

[0365] When the game ends in the smartphone SP (S2105, Yes), the first condition test unit 220 determines that the number of steps is greater than or equal to 40 (S2106, Yes), and then the second condition test unit 230 calculates the travel distance D as the straight-line distance between the last location G and the current location, and determines whether the travel distance D is greater than or equal to the threshold Dth (S2127). If D < Dth (S2127, No), the process proceeds to step S2112. If D ≥ Dth (S2127, Yes), the multiplier B is set (S2300).

[0366] The server 300 sends a notification of the completion of awarding points to the smartphone SP (S2110), and when the smartphone SP receives the notification of the completion of awarding points, it resets the last location G, that is, overwrites the current location with it, and stores the current location in the user identification information 290 (S2129).

[0367] When the distance traveled from the last location G is greater than or equal to the threshold Dth, taking this as the second condition, the awarding of points can be provided conditionally when the first condition and the second condition are satisfied. Therefore, overuse of the smartphone SP in order to earn more points can be suppressed. In addition, the flow of the population can also be accelerated, promoting economic development.

[0368] Moreover, the calculated travel distance D can be not the distance on a straight line, but the distance of the traveled road. In this alternative example, the smartphone SP can be configured to calculate the travel distance at a specific time interval (the straight-line distance between the last location and the current location measured within the specific time interval), and accumulate the calculated travel distances to obtain the travel distance D.

[0369] Moreover, the calculation and determination of the distance may not be performed by the experience indication device (smartphone SP), but may be performed by the server. For example, the server may periodically obtain location information from the experience indication device to calculate the travel distance D, and determine whether the travel distance D is greater than or equal to the threshold value Dth (whether the second condition is met).

[0370] Furthermore, the second condition may be satisfied when the travel distance D is greater than or equal to a specified distance, and the second condition may be satisfied based on location information (e.g., when the seated person (seat S) is located in a specific geographic area). Therefore, by setting the second condition based on the location of the seat, potential customers can be attracted to a specific area, thereby promoting local development.

[0371] Other configurations can be further implemented in practical applications.

[0372] For example, the second condition can be defined based on the location information, and when the vehicle is stuck on a highway with traffic jam, the second condition based on the location information is also satisfied. With such a configuration, a person stuck on a highway with traffic jam has a lot of time and can use this opportunity to perform physical exercise, thereby improving health.

[0373] Alternatively, the second condition may be defined as using the seat for a specific purpose, such as as a training device. With this configuration, health conditions may also be improved by using the seat.

[0374] Alternatively, the application of the experience instruction device can instruct the user to exercise the legs, and the second condition can be defined as the number of steps each user sets for a day. This alternative configuration can motivate the seated person to voluntarily exercise the legs, thereby ultimately achieving health improvement.

[0375] The server can be configured to grant points even when the second condition is not satisfied. With this configuration, if the first condition is satisfied, the seated person who expects to obtain points can also be encouraged to make full use of the seat equipped with the sensor.

[0376] Alternatively, in order to grant points, other conditions need to be met. For example, having a friend experience the experience at the same seat as a condition. These additional conditions may not be conditions for granting points, but conditions for awarding points. Therefore, the association data between the user's experience indication device (user identification information) and the experience indication device (user identification information) of his friend, that is, partnership data, is stored in the server.

[0377] In the above-described embodiment, the pressure sensor is an example of the sensor, but the sensor may be any other type of sensor, such as a capacitive sensor, etc. Also, the sensor may be a temperature sensor.

[0378] The seat controller and the smartphone in the above embodiment are connected via wireless communication, but may also be connected via a wired connection.

[0379] In the above embodiment, the smartphone SP is used as an example of the experience indication device, and the experience indication device may also be a tablet computer, a notebook computer, etc. Alternatively, the experience indication device may not be a mobile terminal, but a navigation system fixedly installed in the vehicle. In other words, the existing navigation system can be used as a game device that provides motion instructions and as an experience instruction device. The experience indication device may include multiple devices that can communicate with each other. The experience indication device may be partially or completely integrated with the seat controller in appearance.

[0380] In the above-described embodiment, a vehicle seat installed in a vehicle such as an automobile is described by way of example, but the seat may also be a seat of a vehicle other than a vehicle, such as a ship, an airplane, or the like.

[0381] [Fourth embodiment]

[0382] Next, a description will be given of a fourth embodiment with reference to the drawings.

[0383] like Fig.36 As shown, the seat system 1 includes a seat S and a smartphone SP as an example of a terminal of a vehicle CR.

[0384] The seat S is a vehicle seat installed in a vehicle CR (such as a car). Fig. 27 As shown, the seat S includes a seat body S0, pressure sensors PS1 to PS6 as examples of sensors provided in the seat body S0 for obtaining measurement values ​​for detecting the movement of a seated occupant (including a driver) sitting on the seat body S0, and a seat control unit 100 connected to the pressure sensor PS, which can obtain measurement values ​​from the pressure sensors PS1 to PS6.

[0385] The smartphone SP is connected to the seat control unit 100 via a short-range communication device 3A, which implements near-field wireless communication such as Bluetooth (registered trademark), Wi-Fi (registered trademark), etc., and can obtain measurement values ​​from pressure sensors PS1 to PS6. The smartphone SP has a plurality of applications (hereinafter referred to as "applications") installed therein, and is capable of executing the installed applications. These applications, for example, include programs for providing games, mail programs for sending and receiving e-mails, movie player programs for playing movies, camera programs for taking photos or videos, etc. The game application includes an application that uses the measurement values ​​of the pressure sensors PS1 to PS6. The smartphone SP provides games that use the seat body S0, etc. by executing the application. In the vehicle CR (see Fig.36), a plurality of seats S are installed, and each seat S is connected to a seat control unit 100.

[0386] The seat body S0 includes a seat bottom S1 and a seat back S2, pressure sensors PS1-PS3 are arranged under the cover of the seat bottom S1, and pressure sensors PS4-PS6 are arranged under the cover of the seat back S2. The corresponding pressure sensors PS1-PS6 are provided in pairs, and each pressure sensor is located symmetrically with respect to the transverse center position of the seat body S0.

[0387] The pressure sensors PS1 and PS2 are located at positions corresponding to the seat occupant's buttocks in the seat bottom S1. More specifically, the pressure sensor PS1 is provided at a position corresponding to the lowest part of the seat occupant's ischium and at which the load of the seat occupant is the largest, and the pressure sensor PS2 is located slightly in front of the pressure sensor PS1. The pressure sensors PS1 and PS2 are configured to obtain a measured value of pressure (hereinafter also referred to as a "pressure value") from the seat occupant's buttocks.

[0388] The pressure sensor PS3 is located in front of and away from the pressure sensors PS1 and PS2, specifically, at a position corresponding to the thigh of the seated person. The pressure sensor PS3 is configured to obtain pressure measurements from the thigh of the seated person.

[0389] Pressure sensors PS4 and PS5 are located at the lower portion of the seat back S2. More specifically, pressure sensor PS4 is located at a position relative to the back of the occupant's lumbar region, and pressure sensor PS5 is located slightly higher than pressure sensor PS4. Pressure sensors PS4 and PS5 are configured to obtain pressure measurements from the occupant's lumbar region.

[0390] The pressure sensor PS6 is located above and away from the pressure sensors PS4 and PS5, specifically, at a position corresponding to the upper back of the seated person. The pressure sensor PS6 obtains pressure measurement values ​​from a position corresponding to the upper back of the seated person.

[0391] The pressure sensors PS1 to PS6 are configured as, for example, elements whose resistance changes as the external pressure changes, wherein the voltage of the detection signal becomes higher or lower as the pressure value increases.

[0392] like Fig.36 As shown, the seat S includes a driver seat SD where the driver sits. The seat body S0 of the driver seat SD can be switched. Fig.36 The driving operation shown can be switched to the driving state, or can be switched to the Fig.37The non-driving state is a state in which at least a portion of the seat body S0 has left the position of the drivable state. In the present embodiment, the non-driving state is a state in which the seat body S0 is rotated 180 degrees backward from the position of the driving state.

[0393] The seat system 1 of the present embodiment includes an adjuster 31 as an adjustable seat provided in the vehicle CR, so that the seat body S0 can be moved (specifically, rotated) to its position in the driving state and its position in the non-driving state by the seat adjuster 31. During the automatic driving, the seat direction switching switch 21 (see Fig.38 ) to open the seat adjuster 31, so that the seat body S0 is rotated from the driving state to the non-driving state, or from the non-driving state to the driving state. As will be described in detail later, the seat adjuster 31 can respond to an instruction from the smartphone SP to turn the seat body S0 from the non-driving state to the driving state, even without the driver's operation.

[0394] The vehicle CR includes a seat S, a smartphone SP that can be carried in the vehicle CR and moved together with the vehicle CR, and a vehicle control unit 10 as a control unit, which can switch between automatic driving and non-automatic driving. The automatic driving can automatically control acceleration, braking and steering without driver intervention, and the non-automatic driving requires manual operation of acceleration, braking and steering by the driver.

[0395] like Fig.38 As shown, the vehicle control unit 10 includes an automatic driving control unit 11 that controls automatic driving. When a destination is set through an input received by an input device 22 such as a touch panel, the automatic driving control unit 11 sets a route to the destination based on map information stored in a memory 19, location information obtained from a GPS receiver 23, and road information or local situation information obtained through a network such as the Internet. Then, the automatic driving control unit 11 sets an automatic driving interval, which enables automatic driving, and a non-automatic driving interval, which requires the driver's operation. The automatic driving interval and the non-automatic driving interval are updated as needed.

[0396] The vehicle control unit 10 controls the driving control actuator 32 of the vehicle CR, including the actuator for acceleration control, the brake control actuator and the steering control actuator, etc., based on the input from the detection device 24, such as the input from various sensors, radars, cameras, etc., in response to the instruction to start the automatic driving in the automatic driving section issued by the driver through the manual operation of the automatic driving changeover switch 25, so as to drive the vehicle CR. If the driver issues an instruction to terminate the automatic driving through the manual operation of the automatic driving changeover switch 25, the vehicle control unit 10 switches from the automatic driving to the non-automatic driving at an appropriate time.

[0397] The seat control unit 100 includes a measurement value acquisition unit 110, a switching information acquisition unit 120, a communication unit 180, and a storage unit 190. The seat control unit 100 includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, a rewritable nonvolatile memory, etc., which are not shown in the drawings, and each functional unit is implemented by executing a preset program.

[0398] The measurement value acquisition unit 110 continuously acquires (in each given cycle) pressure measurement values ​​from each pressure sensor PS1-PS6. The measurement values ​​acquired by the measurement value acquisition unit 110 are converted into digital signals through analog signals, stored in the storage unit 190, and sent to the smartphone SP.

[0399] The switching information acquisition unit 120 acquires information about the switching of the automatic driving to the non-automatic driving from the vehicle control unit 10. More specifically, the switching information acquisition unit 120 acquires the switching time ts of the automatic driving to the non-automatic driving from the vehicle control unit 10. If the automatic driving area and the non-automatic driving area are set, the vehicle control unit 10 calculates the time to end the automatic driving area or the time to start the non-automatic driving area as the switching time ts.

[0400] In addition, the switching information acquisition unit 120 acquires information on the state of the seat body S0 of the driver's seat SD from the vehicle control unit 10. More specifically, the switching information acquisition unit 120 acquires information on whether the seat body S0 of the driver's seat SD is in the driving state or in the non-driving state from the control history information of the seat adjuster 31 and the like.

[0401] The information acquired by the switching information acquisition unit 120 is stored in the storage unit 190 , and is transmitted to the smartphone SP via the communication unit 180 .

[0402] The smartphone SP includes an application execution unit 210, a termination request notification unit 260, a switching request notification unit 270, and user identification information 290. The smartphone SP includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, a rewritable nonvolatile memory, etc., which are not shown in the drawings, and each functional unit is implemented by executing a preset program.

[0403] In this embodiment, the termination request notification unit 260 and the switching request notification unit 270 are implemented only in the smartphone SP used by the driver. That is, in this embodiment, the smartphone SP used by the seated person other than the driver does not have the functions of the termination request notification unit 260 and the switching request notification unit 270.

[0404] The application program execution unit 210 executes an application installed in the smartphone SP. An example of an application described herein as using the measurement values ​​of the pressure sensors PS1 to PS6 is a game program for a 100-meter sprint game.

[0405] When the game program for the 100-meter sprint game is executed in the application program execution unit 210, the display screen DSP (see Fig. 27 ) and provide a game to the seated person, in which the seated person alternately lifts his legs on the chair body S0 to make the cartoon character run to the finish line.

[0406] More specifically, the smartphone SP obtains pressure values ​​P3R, P3L from the left and right pressure sensors PS3 (see Fig. 27 Then, the smartphone SP determines the normal pressure P3n of the average pressure of the seated person and the threshold value P3th for detecting the peak value of the pressure value, and calculates the average value of each time interval to calculate the normal pace cycle TSn.

[0407] For example, when the seated person lifts his legs alternately, the pressure values ​​P3R and P3L change, such as Figure 3 As shown. Figure 3 In the figure, a sharp drop in pressure indicates that the seated person has raised his legs, and the pressure in the area detected by the pressure sensor PS3 becomes smaller accordingly. In fact, the pressure value that does not drop and remains at around 140 will be regarded as the normal pressure P3n, that is, the average value of the pressure value detected when the legs are not raised. For example, in order to calculate the normal pressure P3n, when the absolute value of the difference between the previous value and the current value of the pressure values ​​P3R, P3L (the current value minus the previous value) is below the specified value, that is, the current values ​​with a sufficiently small change are added and averaged to obtain a determined normal pressure P3n. In actual applications, the size of the pressure value is compared with the size of the reference voltage value, and here, the comparison is based on the amplitude of the pressure value.

[0408] The threshold value P3th is a threshold value for determining that the leg is lifted, and is, for example, a value obtained by multiplying the normal pressure P3n by a prescribed value.

[0409] The normal pace period TSn is an average value of the pace period TS, which is a time interval between peak values ​​of the pressure values ​​P3R, P3L.

[0410] When the difference between the last value and the current value changes from negative to positive, at each pressure value P3R, P3L is less than the threshold value P3 (i.e., the pressure value has crossed the threshold value P3 from top to bottom, the last value P3(n-1) detected at this time is the peak value Pm.

[0411] When it is detected that the peak values ​​of the pressure values ​​P3R, P3L vary according to the movement of the seated person, the smartphone SP calculates the peak value Pm, and calculates the leg-lifting intensity F (FR, RL) as the leg-lifting movement based on the peak value Pm and the normal pressure P3n. The leg-lifting intensity F may be represented by the amplitude of the peak value, that is, the value obtained by subtracting the peak value Pm from the normal pressure P3n. In order to eliminate the variation caused by the larger body size of the seated person, the obtained value may be normalized by the normal pressure P3n to obtain the leg-lifting intensity F, for example:

[0412] F=(P3n Pm) / P3n

[0413] In a 100-meter sprint race, the smartphone SP calculates the leg-lifting intensity F and moves the game character on the display DSP toward the finish line. This paper determines the distance to be traveled based on the magnitude of the leg-lifting intensity F.

[0414] When the game character reaches the finish line, the smartphone SP displays the race time on the display screen. The game for the 100-meter sprint game can display a plurality of tracks and game characters for a plurality of seated persons playing the 100-meter sprint game, so that a race to the finish line can be held.

[0415] When the driver executes an application in his smartphone SP during the autonomous driving, the termination request notification unit 260 notifies the driver of a termination request requesting termination of the application based on the switching time ts acquired from the vehicle control unit 10. More specifically, during the autonomous driving, if the driver is executing the application, the termination request notification unit 260 acquires the switching time ts from the vehicle control unit 10 and notifies the driver of the termination request a predetermined period of time before the acquired switching time ts.

[0416] For example, the notification of the termination request may be provided by displaying a text message such as "Please terminate the autonomous driving" on the display screen DSP of the driver's smartphone SP. The notification may also be provided by a voice message or an alarm saying "Please terminate the autonomous driving", a notification issued by a speaker of the driver's smartphone SP. The notification may also be issued by vibrating the driver's smartphone SP. The notification of the termination request may be used in combination.

[0417] As the termination request, the termination request notification unit 260 notifies the driver of a primary termination request to be made first and a secondary termination request to be made after the driver is notified of the primary termination request. More specifically, the termination request notification provider 260 notifies the driver of the primary termination request at a first notification time tw1, which is a time of a first period tp1 before the switching time ts, and notifies the driver of a second termination request at a second notification time tw2, which is a time of a second period tp2 before the switching time ts. The second notification time tw2 is a time after the first notification time tw1. The second period tp2 is a period shorter than the first period tp1, for example, the first period tp1 can be set to 15 minutes, and the second period tp2 can be set to 10 minutes.

[0418] The notification of the primary termination request and the notification of the secondary termination request may be provided in the same manner or in different manners. For example, a different manner may be implemented such that the notification of the primary termination request is provided by a text representation on the display screen DSP, and the notification of the secondary termination request is provided by voice. When the notification is provided in the same manner, for example, by sounding an alarm, the secondary termination request may be notified by a sound different from the sound of the primary termination request, or by a sound higher in volume level than the first termination request.

[0419] If the operation of the driving program does not terminate the execution of the application after providing the notification of the termination request to the driving program, the termination request notification unit 260 forcibly terminates the execution of the application in the application running unit 210, and if the driving program does not terminate the execution of the application after notifying the second termination request, the termination request notification unit 260 forcibly terminates the execution of the application at the termination time tw3, which is the time of the third period tp3 before the switching time ts. The termination time tw3 is the time after the second notification time tw2. The third period tp3 is a period shorter than the second period tp2, and can be set to 5 minutes, for example.

[0420] When the execution of the application is forcibly terminated, a corresponding notification may be issued to the driver before the application is actually terminated. For example, before the application is terminated, a text such as "the application will be terminated" may be displayed on the display screen DSP of the driver's smartphone SP. The application may be terminated after a voice message indicating "the application will be terminated" or the like is given from the speaker of the driver's smartphone SP. Alternatively, a message "the application will be terminated, please prepare for driving operation" may be provided in text or voice.

[0421] When a notification of a major termination request is issued, the termination request notification unit 260 changes the termination request flag FL1 from 0 to 1 and records the notification of the major termination request in the user identification information 290, and when a notification of a minor termination request is issued, the termination request notification unit 260 changes the termination request flag FL1 from 1 to 2 and records the notification of the minor termination request in the user identification information 290. The initial value of the termination request flag FL1 is 0, and when the application is terminated by an operation of the driving program or when the application is forcibly terminated, the termination request flag FL1 is reset to 0.

[0422] When the seat body S0 of the driver's seat SD is in a non-driving state during automatic driving (see Fig.37 ), the switching request notification unit 270 notifies the driver that the switching request switches the seat body S0 from the non-driving state to the driving state. More specifically, during automatic driving, if the application is executed in the driver's smartphone SP and the seat body S0 state information of the driver's seat SD obtained from the vehicle control unit 10 is information of the non-driving state, the switching request notification unit 270 obtains the switching time ts from the vehicle control unit 10 and notifies the driver of the switching request at a specified period before the obtained switching time ts.

[0423] A notification of the switching request is provided, such as a notification of the termination request, by displaying a text message, for example, "Please turn the seat back to the forward position" etc. on the display screen DSP of the driver's smartphone SP. The notification may also be provided by a voice message "Please turn the seat back to the forward position" or an alarm, which is issued by a speaker of the driver's smartphone SP. The notification may also be issued by vibrating the driver's smartphone SP. The notification of the switching request may be used in combination.

[0424] In the present embodiment, the switching request notification unit 270 issues a main switching request and issues a secondary switching request to notify the driver after notifying the driver of the main switching request. More specifically, the switching request notification unit 270 notifies the driver of the main switching request at a first notification time tw1 and notifies the driver of the secondary switching request at a second notification time tw2.

[0425] As with the termination request, notification of the primary handover request and notification of the secondary handover request may be provided in the same manner or in different manners.

[0426] In the present embodiment, during the automatic driving, when the driver is notified of the termination request due to the execution of the application in the driver's smartphone SP, and the seat body S0 of the driver's seat SD is in a non-driving state, the driver is notified of the switching request and the termination request is made at the same time. More specifically, if the seat body S0 is in a non-driving state when the termination request notification unit 260 provides a notification of the main termination request, then the switching request notification unit 270 provides a notification of the main switching request at the same time as the main termination request. Similarly, if the seat body S0 is in a non-driving state when the termination request notification unit 260 provides a notification of the second termination request, then the switching request notification unit 270 provides a notification of the secondary switching request at the same time as the secondary termination request.

[0427] If the seat body S0 of the driver's seat SD is not moved from the non-driving state position to the driving state position by the driver's operation after the switching request notification is provided to the driver, the switching request notification unit 270 causes the seat adjuster 31 to forcibly move the seat body S0 from the non-driving state position to the driving state position. Specifically, if the seat body S0 is not moved to the driving state position after the notification of the switching request, the switching request notification unit 270 causes the seat body S0 to be switched to the driving state position at the termination time tw3.

[0428] In this embodiment, if the seat body S0 is in a non-driving state when the termination request notification unit 260 forcibly terminates the application, the switching request notification unit 270 causes the seat body S0 to be switched to a position in a driving state while the application is forcibly terminated.

[0429] If the forced termination time of the application is after the seat body S0 is forced to switch to the driving state position, the actual movement of the seat body S0 to the driving state position may be performed after a notification is given to the driver that the seat body S0 will be moved to the driving state position. In this case, for example, before the movement to the driving state position, a text message such as "the seat will be adjusted back to the forward position" may be displayed on the display screen DSP of the driver's smartphone SP. The movement to the driving state position may be performed after a voice message "the seat will be adjusted back to the forward position" or the like is given to the speaker of the driver's smartphone SP. Alternatively, for example, "the seat will be adjusted back to the forward position, please prepare for the driving operation" may be provided in text or voice.

[0430] When providing notification of the main switching request, the switching request notification unit 270 changes the switching request flag FL2 from 0 to 1 and records the notification of the main switching request in the user identification information 290. When providing notification of the secondary switching request, the switching request notification unit 270 changes the switching request flag FL2 from 1 to 2 and records the notification of the secondary switching request in the user identification information 290. The initial value of the switching request flag FL2 is 0, and when the seat body S0 is moved to the position of the driving state by the driver's operation, or when the seat body S0 is forcibly moved to the position of the driving state by the seat adjuster 31, the switching request flag FL2 is reset to 0.

[0431] Below, we will refer to Fig.39 and Fig.40 The flowchart shown is used to describe the operation of the driver's smartphone SP.

[0432] Smartphone SP executes according to the given control cycle Fig.39 and Fig.40 The operation process shown.

[0433] like Fig.39 As shown, the smartphone SP determines whether the automatic driving is being performed (S3101). If the automatic driving is not being performed (S3101, No), the processing is terminated. If the automatic driving is being operated (S3101, Yes), the smartphone SP determines whether the application is being executed (S3102). If the application is not being executed (S3102, No), the processing is terminated. If the application is being executed (S3102, Yes), the smartphone SP obtains the switching time ts from the vehicle control unit 10 (S3103). Then, the smartphone SP calculates the first notification time tw1, the second notification time tw2, and the termination time tw3 (S3104).

[0434] After that, the smartphone SP determines whether the termination request flag FL is 0 (S3105). If the termination request flag FL is 0 (S3105, Yes), the smartphone SP determines whether the first notification time tw1 has arrived (S3106). If the first notification time tw1 has not arrived (S3106, No), the process ends. If the first notification time tw1 has arrived (S3106, Yes), the smartphone SP provides the driver with a notification about the main termination request (S3107), sets the termination request flag FL1 to 1 (S3108), and proceeds to step S3110.

[0435] In step S3105, if the termination request flag FL1 is not 0 (No), the smartphone SP determines whether the termination flag FL1 is 1 (S3109). If the termination flag FL1 is 1 (S3109, Yes), the process proceeds to step S3110.

[0436] In step S3110, the smartphone SP determines whether the second notification time tw2 has arrived. If the second notification time tw2 has not arrived (S3110, No), the process ends. If the second notification time tw2 has arrived (S3110, Yes), the smartphone SP provides the driver with a notification about the second termination request (S3111), sets the termination request flag FL1 to 2 (S3112), and proceeds to step S3113. In step S3109, if the termination request flag FL1 is not 1 (S3109, No), the process also goes to step S3113.

[0437] In step s3113, the smartphone SP determines whether the termination time tw3 has arrived. If the termination time tw3 has not arrived (S3113, No), the smartphone SP determines whether the execution of the application has been terminated by the operation of the driving program (s3114). If the application has not been terminated (S3114, No), the process will end. If the application has been terminated (s3114, Yes), the process goes to step S3116.

[0438] In step 3113, if the termination time tw3 has come (Yes), the smartphone SP forcibly terminates the execution of the application (s3115) and proceeds to step S3116. In step S3116, the smartphone SP resets the termination request flag FL1 to 0 and ends the process.

[0439] like Fig.40 As shown, during the automatic driving (S3101, Yes), if the driver has moved the seat body S0 to a non-driving position (turned it to a rearward position) (S3202, Yes), and uses the smartphone SP (executes the application) (S3102, Yes), the smartphone SP and Fig.39 The processing of the switching request notification is performed in parallel with the processing of the termination request notification. If it is determined in step S3205 that the switching request flag FL2 is 0 (Yes), and it is determined in step S3205 that the first notification time tw1 has expired (Yes), the smartphone SP provides the driver with a notification about the main switching request (S3207) and sets the switching request flag to 1 (S3208). In this step, if a notification of the main termination request is also provided, the smartphone SP provides the notification of the main switching request in addition to providing the driver with the notification of the main termination request.

[0440] If it is proved that the switching request flag FL2 is not 0 (No) in step S3205, and it is determined that the switching request flag FL2 is 1 (Yes) in step S3209, and the second notification time tw2 has arrived (S3110, Yes), the smartphone SP provides the driver with a notification of a secondary switching request (S3211), and sets the switching request flag FL2 to 2 (S3212). In this step, if a notification of a secondary termination request is to be provided, the smartphone SP provides the driver with a notification of a secondary switching request in addition to providing the driver with a notification of a secondary termination request.

[0441] If it is proved in step S3209 that the switching request flag FL2 is not 1 (No), and the termination time tw3 has arrived (S3113, Yes), the smartphone SP moves the seat body S0 of the driver's seat SD from the non-driving state position to the driving state position (S3215) through the seat adjuster 31, and resets the switching request flag FL2 to 0 (S3216). In this step, if the application is to be forcibly terminated, the smartphone SP forcibly terminates the application and simultaneously moves the seat body S0 of the driver's seat SD to its driving state position.

[0442] If the seat body S0 of the driver's seat SD is not moved from the non-driving position to the driving position by the driver's operation (S3214, No) before the end time tw3 (S3113, No), the process ends. On the other hand, if it has moved to the driving position (S3214, Yes), the smartphone SP resets the switching request flag FL2 to 0 (S3216) and ends the process.

[0443] Below, we will refer to Fig.41 A timing diagram is used to describe the operation of the driver's smartphone SP.

[0444] like Fig.41 As shown, if the automatic driving is put into operation at time t1, the seat body S0 of the driver's seat SD is moved to a non-driving position at time t2, and the application starts to be executed at time t3, then the smartphone SP calculates the first notification time tw1, the second notification time tw2, and the termination time tw3 of each given control.

[0445] If the first notification time tw1 has reached the time t4, the smartphone SP provides the driver with a notification of the first termination request and the first switching request, and changes the flags FL1, FL2 from 0 to 1. Thereafter, for example, if the driver actively moves the seat S0 to a position in the driving state, at time t5, the smartphone SP resets the switching request flag FL2 from 1 to 0 as shown by the dotted line, and no longer performs the notification of the second switching request and the subsequent steps of switching to the driving state. If the driving program actively terminates the application, for example, at time t6, the smartphone SP resets the termination request flag FL1 from 1 to 0 as shown by the dotted line, and no longer performs the second termination request notification and the steps of forcibly terminating the application.

[0446] On the other hand, even after the notification of the first termination request is issued, the application is still running or the non-driving state continues, and the second notification time tw2 has reached time t7, the smartphone SP provides the driver with a notification of the second termination request and the second switching request, and changes the flags FL1 and FL2 from 1 to 2. Thereafter, if the driver actively moves the seat S0 to a position in the driving state, for example, at time t8, the smartphone SP resets the switching request flag FL2 from 2 to 0, as shown by the dotted line, and does not perform the subsequent steps of switching to the driving state. If the driving program actively terminates the application, for example, at time t9, the smartphone SP resets the termination request flag FL1 from 2 to 0, as shown by the dotted line, and does not perform the step of forcibly terminating the application.

[0447] If the application or non-driving state is still being executed even after notification of the second termination request, and the termination time tw3 reaches time t10, the smartphone SP forcibly terminates the application and resets the termination request flag FL1 to 0, switches the seat body S0 to the driving state, and resets the switching request flag FL2 to 0.

[0448] Thereafter, if the switching time ts has reached time t11, the automatic driving is switched to the non-automatic driving, and the driver starts (restarts) the driving operation.

[0449] According to the present embodiment described above, the smartphone SP executing the application during automatic driving notifies the driver of the termination request based on the switching time ts acquired from the vehicle control unit 10, so the smartphone SP can effectively notify the driver of the switch from automatic driving to non-automatic driving.

[0450] Since the smartphone SP notifies the driving program of the primary termination request and the secondary termination request as the termination request, the switching from the automatic driving to the non-automatic driving can be notified step by step. Thus, the switching from the automatic driving to the non-automatic driving can be notified more efficiently.

[0451] If the driving program does not terminate the execution of the application after notifying the termination request, the smartphone SP will forcibly terminate the execution of the application, so that it can prepare for switching to non-automatic driving.

[0452] If the seat body S0 is in a non-driving state at the moment of notifying the driver of the termination request, the smartphone SP notifies the driver of the switching request in addition to notifying the termination request. Thus, the driver using the smartphone SP can be effectively notified through the smartphone SP that the seat body S0 needs to be moved from the non-driving state position back to the driving state position.

[0453] Since the smartphone SP notifies the driver of the main switching request and the secondary switching request as the switching request, the seat body S0 can be gradually notified to switch back to the driving state. Therefore, the seat body S0 can be more effectively notified to switch back to the driving state.

[0454] Since the smartphone SP causes the seat adjuster 31 to move the seat body S0 to the driving state position, if the seat body S0 is not moved to the driving state position by the driver's operation after notifying the driver of the switching request, the driver can prepare to switch to non-automatic drive.

[0455] The fourth embodiment has been described above, and this embodiment may be modified appropriately in actual application.

[0456] For example, in the above embodiment, the driver is notified of the termination request twice, i.e., the primary termination request and the secondary termination request, but the termination request notification may be provided once or three times or more. For example, by repeatedly flashing text characters on the display screen DSP, or continuously generating a sound or alarm, the termination request notification may be continued until the driver terminates the application. The same is true for the switching request.

[0457] In the above embodiment, the switching time ts is taken as an example of the information of switching from the automatic driving to the non-automatic driving obtained from the vehicle control unit 10, or the information of switching from the automatic driving to the non-automatic driving may be the information of the automatic driving part and / or the non-automatic driving part set by the vehicle controller. In this example, the switching time ts may be calculated by the smartphone SP.

[0458] The information for switching from automatic driving to non-automatic driving may be a first notification time tw1, a second notification time tw2, an end time tw3, etc. In other words, the smartphone may not calculate the first notification time tw1, the second notification time tw2, or the end time tw3, but may obtain such information from the vehicle controller.

[0459] In the above-described embodiment, the notification of the main termination request is consistent with the notification of the main switching request by timing, however, they may have different timing methods. Specifically, to some extent, the main switching request may be notified earlier or later than the time when the main termination request is notified. The same is true for the timing of the notification of the second termination request and the notification of the second switching request, as well as the timing of the forced termination of the application and the switching of the seat body S0 to the driving state.

[0460] The functions of the termination request notification unit 260 and the switching request notification unit 270 may be incorporated into an application executable in the smartphone SP, such as a game program.

[0461] In the above embodiment, the non-driving state is explained as a state in which the entire seat body S0 is flipped backward, and the non-driving state may be a tilted state in which a seat back of a part of the seat body is tilted backward.

[0462] Another feasible manner is to not include an adjuster for moving the seat body to the position in the driving state and the position in the non-driving state. That is, the switching between the driving state and the non-driving state can be performed manually. Whether the seat body is in the driving state or the non-driving state can be determined based on a detection signal of a sensor (e.g., a gyroscope sensor) that can detect the direction, position, etc. of at least a part of the seat body. For example, the gyroscope sensor can be attached to the frame of the bottom of the seat or the upper part of the seat back frame, and the direction of the seat body, the angle of the seat back, etc. can be determined based on the coordinate values ​​detected by the gyroscope sensor.

[0463] In the above embodiment, the smartphone SP is taken as an example of a terminal used in a vehicle, but the terminal may also be a tablet computer, a notebook computer, etc. The terminal may not be a mobile terminal, but may be a navigation system etc. fixedly installed in a vehicle.

[0464] In the above embodiments, the pressure sensors PS1 to PS6 are shown as examples of sensors, but the sensors may also be other types of sensors, such as capacitive sensors, temperature sensors, and the like.

[0465] In the above embodiments, a vehicle is taken as an example of a vehicle, but the vehicle may also be a means of transportation other than a vehicle as long as it can switch between automatic driving and non-automatic driving.

[0466] Any elements explained with respect to the above-described exemplary embodiments and exemplary modified examples may be implemented in combination as needed.

Claims

1. Seat experience system, characterized by include, A seat (S) installed in a vehicle, the vehicle comprising a motor (M) for driving the vehicle and a battery (BT) for supplying power to the motor (M), the seat (S) comprising a seat body (S0) and sensors (PS1-PS6) arranged in the seat body (S0), the measurement values ​​obtained by the sensors (PS1-PS6) being used to detect the movement of a seated person on the seat body (S0); an experience indicating device (SP) for sending a motion instruction to a seated person sitting on the seat body (S0); The server (300) is capable of communicating with the experience indicating device (SP), sending the user identification information of the seated person to the server (300), and judging whether the conditions for granting points are met according to the measurement values ​​of the sensors (PS1-PS6), and if the conditions for granting points are met, at least sending the judgment result of granting points to the server (300), When the server (300) receives the judgment result of awarding points from the experience indication device (SP), it multiplies the basic points by the specified multiplication factor to obtain points, and adds the points to the existing points under the user identification information to increase the points. The multiplication factor can be adjusted, and when the battery (BT) is charged, the server (300) or the experience indication device (SP) adjusts the multiplication factor for calculating the points to be larger than when the battery (BT) is not charged.

2. The seat experience system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The experience indicating device (SP) or the server (300) sets the multiplication factor according to the type of charging station for charging the battery (BT).

3. The seat experience system according to claim 2, characterized in that: The experience indicating device (SP) or the server (300) adjusts the multiplication factor to be larger than that at the home charging station when the battery (BT) is charged at a home charging station other than the vehicle user.

4. The seat experience system according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: When the charging rate of the battery (BT) is less than the first threshold, the integral is calculated using a set multiplication factor. When the charging rate of the battery (BT) is greater than or equal to a first charging rate threshold, the experience indication device (SP) or the server (300) increases the rate factor so that the rate factor when the charging rate of the battery (BT) is greater than or equal to the first charging rate threshold is higher than when the charging rate is less than the first threshold.

5. The seat experience system according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: The vehicle switches between a first driving mode and a second driving mode according to a driver's operation, and the battery power consumption in the second driving mode is smaller than the power consumption in the first driving mode. In the first driving mode, the integral is calculated with a set multiplication factor. When the vehicle is in the second driving mode, the experience instruction device (SP) or the server (300) increases the multiplier so that the multiplier when the vehicle is in the second driving mode is higher than that when the vehicle is in the first driving mode.

6. The seat experience system according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that: The server (300) adds the points to the existing points under the user identification information to increase the points, subject to the condition that the vehicle arrives at a charging station where the battery (BT) can be charged.

7. The seat experience system according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that: The experience indicating device (SP) is configured to prohibit the use of executable applications having power consumption greater than or equal to a power consumption threshold when the charging rate of the battery (BT) is less than or equal to a second charging rate threshold.

8. The seat experience system according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that: The seat (S0) comprises a driver seat (SD) on which a driver sits, wherein a seat body (S0) of the driver seat (SD) can be switched between a driving state and a non-driving state, wherein the driving state is a state for a seated person to drive a vehicle, and the seat body (S0) in the driving state can be switched to the non-driving state after at least a part of the seat body (S0) in the driving state is moved. The experience indicating device (SP) is configured to prohibit, from among executable applications, at least an application that requires the driver's seat to be in a non-driving state, when the vehicle is driving, While the battery (BT) is being charged, use of applications used when the driver's seat is switched to a non-driving state is permitted.

9. A vehicle, characterized in that include: Motor for vehicle driving (M); a battery (BT) for supplying power to the motor (M); A seat (S) comprising a seat body (S0) and sensors (PS1-PS6) arranged in the seat body (S0), wherein the measurement values ​​obtained by the sensors (PS1-PS6) are used to detect the movement of a seated person sitting on the seat body (S0); an experience indicating device (SP) for sending movement instructions to a seated person sitting on the seat body (S0), The experience indicating device (SP) is capable of communicating with a server (300), sending user identification information of the seated person on the seat body (S0) to the server (300), and judging whether a condition for granting points is met based on the measurement values ​​of the sensors (PS1-PS6), and if the condition for granting points is met, at least a judgment result of granting points is sent to the server (300), When the server (300) receives the judgment result of awarding points from the experience indication device (SP), it multiplies the basic points by the specified multiplication factor to obtain points, and adds the points to the existing points under the user identification information to increase the points. The multiplication factor can be adjusted, and when the battery (BT) is charged, the experience indicating device (SP) adjusts the multiplication factor for calculating the integral to be larger than when the battery (BT) is not charged.

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