Driver pedal facilitating system, passenger pedal entertainment system and safe use method

Abstract

The invention discloses a driver pedal convenience system, a passenger pedal entertainment system and a safe use method. The driver pedal facilitating system comprises a driving position left pedal, two pressure sensors arranged on the driving position left pedal, three infrared sensors arranged close to the driving position left pedal and a facilitating switch arranged on a steering wheel. The passenger pedal entertainment system comprises a passenger left pedal, a passenger right pedal, pressure sensors arranged on the passenger left pedal and the passenger right pedal, a plurality of infrared sensors arranged adjacent to the passenger left pedal and the passenger right pedal, and an entertainment switch arranged on a vehicle door trim. The pressure sensor is used for sensing the position of a foot and a treading signal, the infrared sensor is used for sensing a motion signal of the foot, and convenient operation and recreational activities of the pedal are realized based on the combination of the treading signal and the motion signal. The convenience switch is used for turning on / off the driver pedal convenience system. The entertainment switch is used for turning on / off the passenger pedal entertainment system.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to an auxiliary function pedal for an automobile. Background Art

[0002] There are many switches on the console, dashboard or door trim of an automobile (such as switches for controlling electric windows, air conditioners, and driving modes). When the driver operates these switches, his vision needs to leave the front, thereby increasing the driving risk.

[0003] For example, when we encounter a traffic jam, the driver will turn on the economy mode. When wanting to overtake, the driver will turn on the sports mode. Pressing the switch on the console with the hand each time increases the trouble of hand operation because the driver's hand still needs to perform many other important driving actions. If these functions can be turned on with the left foot, it will make driving more convenient and sporty.

[0004] During long-distance driving, passengers often find it boring to play with their mobile phones or sleep. If an entertainment system can be provided for the passengers to help them pass the boring time, it will help to improve the vehicle quality.

[0005] In addition, although traditional switches are simple to operate, they lack a sense of technology and are difficult to attract potential customers.

[0006] Korean Patent Application Publication No. KR 10-2021-0014435A (the applicants are Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Motors Corporation) discloses "an automotive foot switch module". This application relates to a foot switch in the foot placement area, and the air conditioner and radio can be controlled with the left foot. The disadvantages of this patent application are as follows:

[0007] 1. Only describes a foot switch and does not describe the opening and exit conditions of the module. Therefore, using this device by the driver will increase the driving risk.

[0008] 2. There are two rows of buttons on the device, which are used to control the air conditioner and radio respectively. This device only controls two functions, and the customer's foot can only swing left and right, which is obviously not enough.

[0009] 3. The customer needs to press the button with the foot to control the function. Since it is not easy to find the switch position with shoes, it is easy to make mistakes.

[0010] The information disclosed in the background section of the present invention is only intended to increase the understanding of the overall background of the present invention, and should not be regarded as an admission or any form of suggestion that this information constitutes the prior art already known to those of ordinary skill in the art. Summary of the Invention

[0011] The present invention aims to provide a driver's foot-operated convenience system that allows a driver to conveniently perform operations such as changing the driving mode, opening / closing the electric vehicle window, opening / closing the air conditioner, and operating the AVNT function with the left foot while meeting the conditions for safe driving.

[0012] The present invention also aims to provide a passenger's foot-operated entertainment system that allows a passenger to operate in-vehicle entertainment devices with the feet (one foot or both feet) to carry out entertainment activities such as dancing, music, and racing games while meeting the conditions for safe driving.

[0013] Specifically, the present invention provides a driver's foot-operated convenience system, comprising:

[0014] The left foot pedal at the driver's position;

[0015] A driver's toe pressure sensor disposed in the forefoot area of the left foot pedal at the driver's position to sense the stepping on of the driver's forefoot;

[0016] A driver's heel pressure sensor disposed in the heel area of the left foot pedal at the driver's position to sense the stepping on of the driver's heel;

[0017] A driver's left front infrared sensor disposed adjacent to the left foot pedal at the driver's position on the left front side to sense the movement information of the driver's left foot toe;

[0018] A driver's left rear infrared sensor disposed adjacent to the left foot pedal at the driver's position on the left rear side to sense the movement information of the driver's left foot heel;

[0019] A driver's foot front infrared sensor disposed adjacent to the left foot pedal at the driver's position on the front side to sense the swaying of the left foot toe; and

[0020] A convenience switch disposed on the steering wheel for turning on or off the above-mentioned various sensors.

[0021] In the above driver's foot-operated convenience system, preferably, the distance between the left foot pedal at the driver's position and the brake pedal is not less than 300 mm.

[0022] In the above driver's foot-operated convenience system, preferably, when the left foot pedal at the driver's position is stepped on, the left foot pedal at the driver's position generates vibration.

[0023] In the above driver's foot-operated convenience system, preferably, when the driver's heel pressure sensor detects continuous pressure, the driver's toe pressure sensor detects two consecutive input signals, and the driver's left front infrared sensor detects the movement of the toe, the driving mode of the vehicle switches between the drive mode and the traction mode.

[0024] In the above-mentioned driver's foot pedal convenience system, preferably, when the driver's toe pressure sensor detects continuous pressure, the driver's heel pressure sensor detects two consecutive inputs, and the driver's left rear infrared sensor detects the movement of the heel, the car window switches between the open state and the closed state.

[0025] In the above-mentioned driver's foot pedal convenience system, preferably, if the driver's heel pressure sensor detects that the heel of the driver's left foot does not move, and the driver's front foot infrared sensor detects that the driver's toes shake continuously twice, the air conditioner in the closed state is turned on, or the air conditioner in the open state is turned off. Further preferably, after the air conditioner is turned on, when the driver's heel pressure sensor detects a stepping pressure signal, the air conditioner is adjusted to lower or raise the temperature.

[0026] The present invention also provides a passenger foot pedal entertainment system, including:

[0027] The left foot pedal of the passenger;

[0028] The left toe pressure sensor of the passenger, which is arranged in the forefoot area of the left foot pedal of the passenger to sense the stepping on the forefoot of the left foot of the passenger;

[0029] The left heel pressure sensor of the passenger, which is arranged in the heel area of the left foot pedal of the passenger to sense the stepping on the heel of the left foot of the passenger;

[0030] The left front infrared sensor of the passenger, which is arranged adjacent to the left foot pedal of the passenger at the left front to sense the movement information of the left toe of the passenger;

[0031] The left rear infrared sensor of the passenger, which is arranged adjacent to the left foot pedal of the passenger at the left rear to sense the movement information of the left heel of the passenger;

[0032] The left front foot infrared sensor of the passenger, which is arranged adjacent to the left foot pedal of the passenger at the front side to sense the shaking of the left toe;

[0033] The right foot pedal of the passenger, which is arranged in the forefoot area of the right foot pedal of the passenger to sense the stepping on the forefoot of the right foot of the passenger;

[0034] The right toe pressure sensor of the passenger, which is arranged in the forefoot area of the right foot pedal of the passenger to sense the stepping on the forefoot of the right foot of the passenger;

[0035] The right heel pressure sensor of the passenger, which is arranged in the heel area of the right foot pedal of the passenger to sense the stepping on the heel of the right foot of the passenger;

[0036] The right front infrared sensor of the passenger, which is arranged adjacent to the right foot pedal of the passenger at the right front to sense the movement information of the right toe of the passenger;

[0037] A rear right infrared sensor for passengers, which is disposed adjacent to the right passenger footrest at the rear right side to sense the movement information of the right heel of the passenger; and

[0038] A front right infrared sensor for passengers, which is disposed adjacent to the right passenger footrest at the front side to sense the swaying of the right toes; and

[0039] An entertainment switch, which is disposed on the door trim of the vehicle door and is used to turn on or off the above-mentioned various sensors.

[0040] In the above-mentioned passenger footrest entertainment system, preferably, it further includes an AVNT display screen with an entertainment operation interface, and the entertainment operation interface is used to search for and select entertainment items and display the change of entertainment content based on the movement of the passenger's feet.

[0041] The present invention also provides a safe entry method for a driver footrest convenience system, which adopts the above-mentioned driver footrest convenience system and includes the following steps:

[0042] Turn on the ignition switch and start the engine;

[0043] Determine that the vehicle speed is less than the vehicle speed set value and the lane keeping assist system is turned on;

[0044] Turn on the convenience switch.

[0045] The present invention also provides a safe exit method for a driver footrest convenience system, which adopts the above-mentioned driver footrest convenience system and enters using the above-mentioned safe entry method for the driver footrest convenience system. The safe exit method includes the following steps:

[0046] Judge whether the vehicle speed is greater than the vehicle speed set value. If the vehicle speed is greater than the vehicle speed set value, then exit the driver footrest convenience system; otherwise

[0047] Judge whether the lane keeping assist system is in the off state. If it is in the off state, then exit the driver footrest convenience system; otherwise

[0048] Judge whether the driver monitoring system issues an alarm. If an alarm is issued, then exit the driver footrest convenience system.

[0049] The present invention also provides a safe exit method for a driver footrest convenience system, which adopts the above-mentioned driver footrest convenience system and enters using the above-mentioned safe entry method for the driver footrest convenience system. The safe exit method includes the following steps:

[0050] Determine that the brake pedal is depressed;

[0051] The millimeter-wave radar detects the distance to the obstacle in front, and the electronic stability control system detects the acceleration of the brake pedal;

[0052] When the distance to the front obstacle is not greater than the set distance of the front obstacle and the acceleration of the brake pedal is not less than the set acceleration of the brake pedal, the driver foot convenience system exits.

[0053] The present invention also provides a safe exit method for a driver foot convenience system, which uses the above-mentioned driver foot convenience system and enters using the above-mentioned safe entry method for the driver foot convenience system. The safe exit method includes the following steps: Turn off the convenience switch.

[0054] The present invention also provides a safe entry method for a passenger foot entertainment system, which uses the above-mentioned passenger foot entertainment system and includes the following steps:

[0055] Turn on the ignition switch;

[0056] Turn on the entertainment switch.

[0057] The present invention also provides a safe exit method for a passenger foot entertainment system, which uses the above-mentioned passenger foot entertainment system and enters using the above-mentioned safe entry method for the passenger foot entertainment system. The safe exit method includes the step of turning off the entertainment switch.

[0058] The present invention can achieve the following beneficial effects:

[0059] 1. The system detects the movements of the driver's left foot through multiple pressure sensors and infrared sensors, making it easier to open the window / air conditioner and change the driving mode. The driver's line of sight does not need to leave the front, reducing the driving risk.

[0060] 2. The pressure sensors and infrared sensors can detect the movements of the passenger's feet (left and right feet). When the AVNT turns on the game / music, the passenger can play games and listen to music through the pedals to pass the boring time.

[0061] 3. The passenger can set the foot movements according to their own habits or freely set the controlled objects through the USM.

[0062] 4. For safe driving, the system needs to meet the ADAS and speed conditions. The DMS will also monitor the driver's state. When the above conditions are not met, the system will exit. The system will also monitor the distance to the vehicle ahead and the state of the brake pedal. If an emergency occurs, the system will exit immediately.

[0063] It should be noted that the driver foot convenience system and the passenger foot entertainment system of the present invention do not replace the traditional switches. The traditional switches still exist, only adding a more convenient method.

[0064] It should be understood that the term "vehicle" or "vehicular" or other similar terms used herein generally include motor vehicles, such as passenger vehicles including sport utility vehicles (SUVs), buses, trucks, various commercial vehicles, vessels including various boats and ships, aircraft, etc., and include hybrid vehicles, electric vehicles, plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, hydrogen-powered vehicles, and other alternative fuel vehicles (e.g., fuels derived from non-gasoline energy sources).

[0065] The methods and apparatuses of the present invention have other characteristics and advantages that will be apparent from or will be set forth in detail in the accompanying drawings and the following detailed description, which are incorporated herein by reference and together serve to explain the specific principles of the present invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0066] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the left foot pedal of the driver's foot convenience system according to the present invention is shown.

[0067] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the convenience switch of the driver's foot convenience system according to the present invention is shown.

[0068] Figure 3 An operation example of adjusting the driving mode using the driver's foot convenience system of the present invention is shown.

[0069] Figure 4 An operation example of opening or closing a window using the driver's foot convenience system of the present invention is shown.

[0070] Figure 5A 、 Figure 5B An operation example of operating an air conditioner using the driver's foot convenience system of the present invention is shown.

[0071] Figure 6A 、 Figure 6B An example of the passenger foot entertainment system of the present invention including a left passenger foot pedal, a right passenger foot pedal, and their respective sensors is shown.

[0072] Figure 7 An operation process of the passenger foot entertainment system of the present invention is shown.

[0073] Figure 8 A flowchart showing the safe entry conditions and safe exit conditions of the driver's foot convenience system and the passenger foot entertainment system of the present invention is shown.

[0074] Reference numerals

[0075] 10 Left foot pedal of the driver's seat

[0076] 20 Convenience Switch

[0077] 11 Driver Toe Pressure Sensor

[0078] 12 Driver Heel Pressure Sensor

[0079] 13 Driver Left Front Infrared Sensor

[0080] 14 Driver Left Rear Infrared Sensor

[0081] 15 Driver Foot Front Infrared Sensor

[0082] 30 Passenger Left Footrest

[0083] 31 Passenger Left Toe Pressure Sensor

[0084] 32 Passenger Left Heel Pressure Sensor

[0085] 33 Passenger Left Side Front Infrared Sensor

[0086] 34 Passenger Left Side Rear Infrared Sensor

[0087] 35 Passenger Left Foot Front Infrared Sensor

[0088] 40 Passenger Right Footrest

[0089] 41 Passenger Right Toe Pressure Sensor

[0090] 42 Passenger Right Heel Pressure Sensor

[0091] 43 Passenger Right Side Front Infrared Sensor

[0092] 44 Passenger Right Side Rear Infrared Sensor

[0093] 45 Passenger Right Foot Front Infrared Sensor.

[0094] It should be understood that the drawings are not necessarily to scale and show various features of the basic principles of the present invention to a certain extent simplified. The specific design features of the present invention disclosed herein, including, for example, specific dimensions, orientations, positions, and configurations, will be determined in part by the particular purpose application and the use environment.

[0095] In these drawings, in multiple figures throughout the drawings, reference numerals refer to the same or equivalent parts of the present invention. Detailed Description of the Invention

[0096] Hereinafter, exemplary embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. The exemplary embodiments are examples and can be implemented in various different forms by those skilled in the art. Therefore, the present invention is not limited to the exemplary embodiments described herein.

[0097] The present invention includes a driver's foot-operated convenience system and a passenger's foot-operated entertainment system. It should be noted that the driver's foot switch and the passenger's foot switch do not replace the corresponding function switches on the console, dashboard, or door trim. Those function switches still exist, and only a more convenient method is added.

[0098] The driver's foot-operated convenience system allows the driver to quickly and conveniently perform some operations with the left foot, such as changing the driving mode, opening / closing the electric vehicle window, opening / closing the air conditioner, and operating the AVNT function. The so-called AVNT function refers to the functions of the audio, video, navigation, and vehicle networking information systems. In traditional vehicles, these functions could originally only be operated manually.

[0099] The passenger's foot-operated entertainment system allows the passenger to operate the in-vehicle entertainment device with the foot (single foot or both feet) to carry out entertainment activities such as dancing, music, and racing games.

[0100] The customer can set the foot movement and controlled object in the USM (User Settings Module) according to their own habits.

[0101] Driver foot convenience system

[0102] The driver needs to operate the accelerator pedal or the brake pedal with the right foot, so the foot pedal of the driver's foot-operated convenience system is located in the left foot area of the driver.

[0103] The driver's foot-operated convenience system according to the present invention includes a driver's left foot pedal 10 provided in the left foot area of the driver's seat and a convenience switch 20 provided on the steering wheel.

[0104] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the driver's left foot pedal of the driver's foot-operated convenience system according to the present invention is shown. As Figure 1 shown, on the driver's left foot pedal 10, a driver's toe pressure sensor 11 is provided in the forefoot area, and a driver's heel pressure sensor 12 is provided in the heel area. Two infrared sensors are provided along the front-rear direction on the left side adjacent to the driver's left foot pedal 10, namely a driver's left front infrared sensor 13 and a driver's left rear infrared sensor 14. A driver's foot front infrared sensor 15 is provided in front of the driver's left foot pedal 10.

[0105] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the convenience switch 20 of the driver's foot-operated convenience system according to the present invention is shown. As Figure 2As shown, the convenience switch 20 is provided on the steering wheel.

[0106] The convenience switch 20 is used to selectively turn on or off each pressure sensor and each infrared sensor. The convenience switch 20 can be a convenience switch button. At this time, when the convenience switch button is pressed, the convenience switch 20 is turned on, and when the convenience switch button is pressed again, the convenience switch 20 is turned off.

[0107] Through the convenience switch 20, the safety conditions for turning on the driver's footrest convenience system and the passenger footrest entertainment system of the present invention can be controlled. Only when the safety conditions are met will the driver enable the driver's footrest convenience system and the passenger footrest entertainment system by turning on each pressure sensor and each infrared sensor.

[0108] By detecting different movements of the driver's left foot through the above-mentioned various sensors, certain functions (such as changing the driving mode and opening and closing the windows) can be enabled more conveniently and quickly.

[0109] The driver's toe pressure sensor 11 collects the pressure information of the driver's left foot toes, and the driver's heel pressure sensor 12 collects the pressure information of the driver's left foot heel. Thus, it is identified whether the driver's heel or toe is stepping on the pedal.

[0110] The driver's left front infrared sensor 13 and the driver's left rear infrared sensor 14 collect the position and movement of the driver's left foot. The driver's foot front infrared sensor 15 is used to identify the left foot and avoid interference from the right foot.

[0111] Figure 3 An operation example of adjusting the driving mode using the driver's footrest convenience system of the present invention is shown.

[0112] As Figure 3 shown, when the driver steps on the pedal twice with the left toe, the driver's heel pressure sensor 12 will detect continuous pressure, the driver's toe pressure sensor 11 detects two consecutive inputs, and the driver's left front infrared sensor 13 detects the movement of the toe. According to the above detection signals of the driver's heel pressure sensor 12, the driver's toe pressure sensor 11, the driver's left front infrared sensor 13, and the driver's left rear infrared sensor 14, it is determined that the driving mode needs to be adjusted. For example, switching from the drive mode to the traction mode, or from the traction mode to the drive mode.

[0113] The way of corresponding the action of stepping on the pedal twice with the left toe to adjusting the driving mode is only one implementation manner, aiming to avoid misoperations of the left foot. Other ways are also feasible, for example, stepping on the pedal three times with the left toe.

[0114] Figure 4 An operation example of opening or closing the window using the driver's footrest convenience system of the present invention is shown.

[0115] As Figure 4 shown, when the driver steps on the pedal twice with the left heel, the driver's toe pressure sensor 11 will detect continuous pressure, the driver's heel pressure sensor 12 detects two consecutive inputs, and the driver's left front infrared sensor 13 and the driver's left rear infrared sensor 14 detect the movement of the foot. According to the above detection signals of the driver's heel pressure sensor 12, the driver's toe pressure sensor 11, the driver's left front infrared sensor 13 and the driver's left rear infrared sensor 14, it is determined whether to open or close the window.

[0116] The action of stepping on the pedal twice with the left heel corresponding to opening or closing the window is just one implementation, aiming to avoid misoperation of the left foot. Other methods are also feasible, for example, stepping on the pedal three times with the left heel.

[0117] Figure 5A 、 Figure 5B An operation example of operating an air conditioner using the driver's foot pedal convenience system of the present invention is shown.

[0118] As Figure 5A shown, the driver can open or close the air conditioner by wiggling the toes.

[0119] First, when the air conditioner is in the off state, the driver's heel pressure sensor 12 detects that the heel of the driver's left foot does not move, and the driver's front foot infrared sensor 15 detects that the toes of the driver shake continuously twice, then the air conditioner is turned on. When the air conditioner is in the on state, the driver's heel pressure sensor 12 detects that the heel of the driver's left foot does not move, and the driver's front foot infrared sensor 15 detects that the toes of the driver shake continuously twice, then the air conditioner is turned off.

[0120] After the air conditioner is turned on, the driver can adjust the air conditioner temperature by stepping on the pedal with the heel or toes, as Figure 5B shown. At this time, once the driver's heel pressure sensor 12 or the driver's toe pressure sensor 11 detects a stepping pressure signal, the temperature of the air conditioner is adjusted. For example, after the air conditioner is turned on, when the driver's toe pressure sensor 11 detects a stepping pressure signal, the air conditioner is adjusted to increase or decrease the temperature; when the driver's heel pressure sensor 12 detects a stepping pressure signal, the air conditioner is adjusted to decrease or increase the temperature.

[0121] After adjusting the air conditioner temperature, the temperature adjustment function will be locked after five seconds.

[0122] If the driver wants to adjust the temperature again, he needs to wiggle the toes continuously three times. This can prevent interference with the adjustment of other functions.

[0123] To prevent interference with the movements of the right foot, the distance between the left foot pedal 10 at the driver's position and the brake pedal is not less than 300 mm. This is a safety distance, and it is easy for the driver to step on the induction pedal with the left foot without interfering with the right foot.

[0124] To truly sense the pedal stepping action, the driver's foot pedal convenience system of the present invention can have a vibration feedback function. When the driver steps on the left foot pedal 10 at the driver's position, the left foot pedal 10 at the driver's position will vibrate to feedback the pedal stepping signal to the driver, thereby reducing the risk of operation errors.

[0125] To ensure safe driving, when the driver's foot pedal convenience system of the present invention starts to work, a prompt of "Please drive safely" can pop up on the dashboard.

[0126] To ensure safe driving, when entering the convenience system, the vehicle must first meet the requirements of speed and ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance System).

[0127] Passenger foot entertainment system

[0128] The passenger foot pedal entertainment system of the present invention allows passengers to operate in-vehicle entertainment devices with their feet (one foot or both feet) for entertainment activities such as dancing, music, and racing games.

[0129] The passenger foot pedal entertainment system according to the present invention includes a passenger left foot pedal 30, a passenger right foot pedal 40 provided at the passenger foot pedal position, and an entertainment switch (not shown in the figure) provided on the door trim of the vehicle door.

[0130] It should be noted that although the passenger foot pedal entertainment system of the present invention includes both a passenger left foot pedal and a passenger right foot pedal, obviously, a passenger foot pedal entertainment system with only one pedal is also feasible.

[0131] Figure 6A 、 Figure 6B The figure shows that the passenger foot pedal entertainment system of the present invention includes a passenger left foot pedal 30 and a passenger right foot pedal 40.

[0132] As Figure 6A shown, a passenger left toe pressure sensor 31 and a passenger left heel pressure sensor 32 are provided on the passenger left foot pedal 30. A passenger left front infrared sensor 33 and a passenger left rear infrared sensor 34 are provided on the left side of the passenger left foot pedal 30. A passenger left foot front infrared sensor 35 is provided in front of the passenger left foot pedal 30.

[0133] As Figure 6A 、 Figure 6BAs shown, a passenger right toe pressure sensor 41 and a passenger right heel pressure sensor 42 are provided on the passenger right footrest 40. A passenger right front infrared sensor 43 and a passenger right rear infrared sensor 44 are provided on the right side of the passenger right footrest 40. A passenger right front infrared sensor 45 is provided in front of the passenger right footrest 40.

[0134] Figure 6A , Figure 6B Each of the sensors in Figure 6B collects the movement information of the passenger's feet, and thus cooperates with in-vehicle devices to carry out entertainment activities such as dancing, music, and racing games.

[0135] An entertainment switch (not shown in the figure) is provided on the door trim of the vehicle door. Through this entertainment switch, the passenger can turn on or off the passenger footrest entertainment system. The entertainment switch can be a button. Pressing the button for the first time turns on the passenger footrest entertainment system, and pressing the button again turns off the passenger footrest entertainment system.

[0136] The operation process of the passenger footrest entertainment system of the present invention is as follows: Turn on the entertainment switch to turn on the passenger footrest entertainment system; Search for entertainment items on the entertainment operation interface of the AVNT (Audio, Video, Navigation, and Telematics Information System) display screen; Select and confirm the entertainment item; The passenger can move both feet to perform corresponding entertainment movements; In response to such foot movements, corresponding changes in entertainment content will be displayed on the AVNT display screen (see Figure 7 ).

[0137] In the dancing entertainment activity, the passenger can follow the dance rhythm and step on the pedals with both feet, similar to a dance machine.

[0138] In the music entertainment activity, the passenger can step on the pedals according to the melody of the music. The speaker will emit sounds such as guitar, piano, and drums.

[0139] In the racing game entertainment activity, the passenger can start the racing game through the AVNT and make the car in the game turn left / right / accelerate / brake by stepping on the pedals.

[0140] Conditions for entering and exiting the system

[0141] Figure 8 Shows the flowcharts of the safety entry conditions and safety exit conditions of the driver footrest convenience system and the passenger footrest entertainment system of the present invention.

[0142] For safe driving, the system adds the vehicle speed condition and the condition of the Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS), and adds a Driver Monitoring System (DMS) to monitor the driver's state.

[0143] 1. Safety entry conditions

[0144] Passenger Footrest Entertainment System: The ignition switch (IGN) is turned on (engine not started). At this time, press the entertainment switch button, and then enter the passenger footrest entertainment system.

[0145] Driver Footrest Convenience System: The ignition switch (IGN) is turned on and the engine is started. At this time, when (1) the vehicle speed is less than V1 (vehicle speed set value) and (2) the Lane Follow Assist system (LFA) is turned on (LFA is not cancelled when the brake pedal is depressed, and the working range of LFA is 0 - 200 KM / h), press the convenience switch button, and then enter the driver footrest convenience system.

[0146] 2. Safety Exit Conditions

[0147] Passenger Footrest Entertainment System: Press the entertainment switch button again, and then exit the passenger footrest entertainment system.

[0148] Driver Footrest Convenience System:

[0149] (1) Speed > V1 / LFA off / DMS warning. If any of the above three conditions is met, the driver footrest convenience system will exit.

[0150] (2) When the brake pedal is depressed, the millimeter-wave radar will detect the distance (S) of the obstacle in front, and the ESC will monitor the acceleration (A) of the brake pedal. If S ≤ S1 and A ≥ A1, the system will identify it as an emergency situation, and the driver footrest convenience system will exit.

[0151] (3) Press the convenience switch button again, and the driver footrest convenience system will exit.

[0152] For easy understanding, the meanings of various abbreviations and symbols involved in this application are explained as follows:

[0153] IBU: Integrated Body Control Unit

[0154] AVNT: Audio, Video, Navigation and Telematics Information System

[0155] USM: User Settings Module

[0156] CLU: Instrument Panel

[0157] ADAS: Advanced Driver Assistance System

[0158] DMS: Driver Monitoring System

[0159] LFA: Lane Follow Assist System

[0160] DATC: Dual Automatic Temperature Controller

[0161] ESC: Electronic Stability Control System

[0162] IGN: Ignition switch

[0163] V1: Vehicle speed threshold

[0164] S1: Obstacle distance threshold

[0165] A1: Brake pedal acceleration threshold.

[0166] For the sake of convenient explanation and precise definition of the appended claims, the terms "upper", "lower", "inner" and "outer" are used to describe the features of the exemplary embodiments with reference to the positions of these features shown in the figures.

[0167] The foregoing description of specific exemplary embodiments of the invention has been presented for purposes of illustration and example. Such descriptions are not intended to be exhaustive of the invention or to limit the invention to the precise forms disclosed, and obviously, many modifications and variations are possible in light of the above teachings. The purpose of selecting and describing the exemplary embodiments is to explain the specific principles of the invention and its practical applications, so that other technicians in the art can implement and utilize the various different exemplary embodiments of the invention, as well as various different selections and modifications. The scope of the invention is intended to be defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A driver's foot pedal convenience system, comprising: The left foot pedal (10) of the driver's seat; A driver's toe pressure sensor (11) which is arranged in the front sole area of the left foot pedal of the driver's seat to sense the stepping on of the driver's front sole; A driver's heel pressure sensor (12) which is arranged in the heel area of the left foot pedal of the driver's seat to sense the stepping on of the driver's heel; A driver's left front infrared sensor (13) which is arranged adjacent to the left foot pedal of the driver's seat at the left front to sense the movement information of the driver's left foot toe; A driver's left rear infrared sensor (14) which is arranged adjacent to the left foot pedal of the driver's seat at the left rear to sense the movement information of the driver's left foot heel; A driver's foot front infrared sensor (15) which is arranged adjacent to the left foot pedal of the driver's seat at the front side to sense the swaying of the left foot toe; And A convenience switch (20) which is arranged on the steering wheel and is used to turn on or off the above-mentioned various sensors.

2. The driver's foot pedal convenience system according to claim 1, wherein the distance between the left foot pedal (10) of the driver's seat and the brake pedal is not less than 300 mm.

3. The driver's foot pedal convenience system according to claim 1, wherein when the left foot pedal (10) of the driver's seat is stepped on, the left foot pedal (10) of the driver's seat generates vibration.

4. The driver's foot pedal convenience system according to claim 1, wherein when the driver's heel pressure sensor (12) detects continuous pressure, the driver's toe pressure sensor (11) detects two consecutive input signals, and the driver's left front infrared sensor (13) detects the movement of the toe, the driving mode of the vehicle switches between the driving mode and the traction mode.

5. The driver's foot pedal convenience system according to claim 1, wherein when the driver's toe pressure sensor (11) detects continuous pressure, the driver's heel pressure sensor (12) detects two consecutive inputs, and the driver's left rear infrared sensor (14) detects the movement of the heel, the vehicle window switches between the open state and the closed state.

6. The driver's foot pedal convenience system according to claim 1, wherein if the driver's heel pressure sensor (12) detects that the heel of the driver's left foot does not move, and the driver's foot front infrared sensor (15) detects that the driver's toe sways continuously twice, the air conditioner in the closed state is turned on, or the air conditioner in the open state is turned off.

7. The driver's foot pedal convenience system according to claim 6, wherein after the air conditioner is turned on, when the driver's toe pressure sensor (11) detects a stepping pressure signal, the air conditioner is adjusted to increase or decrease the temperature.

8. The driver's foot pedal convenience system according to claim 6, wherein after the air conditioner is turned on, when the driver's heel pressure sensor (12) detects a stepping pressure signal, the air conditioner is adjusted to decrease or increase the temperature.

9. A passenger foot pedal entertainment system, comprising: The left foot pedal (30) of the passenger; A passenger left toe pressure sensor (31) which is arranged in the front sole area of the left foot pedal (30) of the passenger to sense the stepping on of the front sole of the passenger's left foot; A passenger left heel pressure sensor (32) is arranged in the heel area of the passenger left foot pedal (30) to sense the stepping of the passenger's left foot heel; A passenger left front infrared sensor (33) is arranged adjacent to the passenger left foot pedal (30) at the left front to sense the movement information of the passenger's left foot toes; A passenger left rear infrared sensor (34) is arranged adjacent to the passenger left foot pedal (30) at the left rear to sense the movement information of the passenger's left foot heel; A passenger left front infrared sensor (35) is arranged adjacent to the passenger left foot pedal (30) at the front side to sense the swaying of the left foot toes; A passenger right foot pedal (40) is arranged in the front sole area of the passenger right foot pedal (40) to sense the stepping of the passenger's right foot front sole; A passenger right toe pressure sensor (41) is arranged in the front sole area of the passenger right foot pedal (40) to sense the stepping of the passenger's right foot front sole; A passenger right heel pressure sensor (42) is arranged in the heel area of the passenger right foot pedal (40) to sense the stepping of the passenger's right foot heel; A passenger right front infrared sensor (43) is arranged adjacent to the passenger right foot pedal (40) at the right front to sense the movement information of the passenger's right foot toes; A passenger right rear infrared sensor (44) is arranged adjacent to the passenger right foot pedal (40) at the right rear to sense the movement information of the passenger's right foot heel; and A passenger right front infrared sensor (45) is arranged adjacent to the passenger right foot pedal (40) at the front side to sense the swaying of the right foot toes; and An entertainment switch is arranged on the door trim of the vehicle door and is used to turn on or off the above-mentioned various sensors.

10. The passenger foot entertainment system according to claim 9 further includes an AVNT display screen with an entertainment operation interface, and the entertainment operation interface is used to search for and select entertainment items and display changes in entertainment content based on the movement of the passenger's feet.

11. A safe entry method for a driver foot convenience system, which adopts the driver foot convenience system as described in claims 1-8, and includes the following steps: Turn on the ignition switch and start the engine; Determine that the vehicle speed V is less than the vehicle speed set value V1 and the lane keeping assist system is turned on; Turn on the convenience switch (20).

12. A safe exit method for a driver foot convenience system, which adopts the driver foot convenience system as described in claims 1-8 and enters using the safe entry method for the driver foot convenience system as described in claim 11. The safe exit method includes the following steps: Judge whether the vehicle speed V is greater than the vehicle speed set value V1. If V > V1, then exit the driver foot convenience system; otherwise Judge whether the lane keeping assist system is in the off state. If it is in the off state, then exit the driver foot convenience system; otherwise Judge whether the driver monitoring system issues an alarm. If an alarm is issued, then exit the driver foot convenience system.

13. A safety exit method for a driver's footrest convenience system, which uses the driver's footrest convenience system as described in claims 1-8 and enters using the safety entry method of the driver's footrest convenience system as described in claim 11. The safety exit method includes the following steps: Determine that the brake pedal is depressed; The millimeter-wave radar detects the distance of the obstacle ahead, and the electronic stability control system detects the acceleration of the brake pedal; When the distance of the obstacle ahead is not greater than the set distance of the obstacle ahead and the acceleration of the brake pedal is not less than the set acceleration of the brake pedal, the driver's footrest convenience system is exited.

14. A safety exit method for a driver's footrest convenience system, which uses the driver's footrest convenience system as described in claims 1-8 and enters using the safety entry method of the driver's footrest convenience system as described in claim 11. The safety exit method includes the following step: Turn off the convenience switch (20).

15. A safety entry method for a passenger footrest entertainment system, which uses the passenger footrest entertainment system as described in claims 9-10. The method includes the following steps: Turn on the ignition switch; Turn on the entertainment switch.

16. A safety exit method for a passenger footrest entertainment system, which uses the passenger footrest entertainment system as described in claims 9-10 and enters using the safety entry method of the passenger footrest entertainment system as described in claim 15. The safety exit method includes the step of turning off the entertainment switch.

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