Setting value set generation device

Abstract

The invention relates to a device for generating a set of setting values, which suppresses the burden on developers from becoming too large due to setting of respective setting values of operating devices for each vehicle environment. A generation device (90) generates a pattern setting value set (MS) including setting values (SV) for each operation device (20). An execution device (91) acquires a plurality of pieces of combined data CD from a vehicle. The execution device (91) stores the combined data in a storage device (94). The execution device (91) selects, from among the vehicle environment information (VE) included in the combination of the plurality of pieces of combined data, the vehicle environment information satisfying the selection condition. The execution device (91) specifies setting information (ST) satisfying a specific condition among the setting information (ST) including the combination of the selected vehicle environment information (VE). The execution device (91) generates a plurality of setting values included in the specified setting information as a mode setting value set (MS) in the vehicle environment indicated by the selected vehicle environment information (VE).

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a device for generating a set of setting values. Background Art

[0002] Patent Document 1 describes a control device that controls a seat device as an actuating device in a relaxation mode.

[0003] Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2023-93003

[0004] It should be noted that, in order to create a predetermined vehicle interior environment, a control device such as that described in Patent Document 1 sometimes centrally controls multiple motion devices, targeting them for control. When a control device centrally controls multiple motion devices, it requires a set of settings that includes the setting value for each motion device. Furthermore, the set of settings is preferably set for each vehicle environment. However, setting the setting value for each motion device for each vehicle environment can be prohibitively burdensome for developers. Summary of the Invention

[0005] In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the present invention is a generation device for generating a setting value set, wherein the setting value set is a setting value set for centrally controlling multiple action devices mounted on a vehicle and includes a setting value for each of the above-mentioned action devices, wherein the above-mentioned generation device includes a storage unit and an execution unit, and the above-mentioned execution unit performs: obtaining a plurality of combination data representing a combination of vehicle environment information and setting information from the above-mentioned vehicle, the above-mentioned vehicle environment information representing the vehicle environment of the above-mentioned vehicle, and the above-mentioned setting information representing the above-mentioned setting value of each action device that acts independently when the above-mentioned vehicle environment is represented by the above-mentioned vehicle environment information; storing the obtained above-mentioned combination data in the above-mentioned storage unit; selecting the above-mentioned vehicle environment information that meets a predetermined selection condition from the above-mentioned vehicle environment information included in the plurality of above-mentioned combination data stored in the above-mentioned storage unit; determining the above-mentioned setting information that meets a predetermined specific condition from the above-mentioned setting information including the above-mentioned combination of the selected vehicle environment information; and generating the plurality of above-mentioned setting values ​​included in the determined above-mentioned setting information into the above-mentioned setting value set under the above-mentioned vehicle environment represented by the selected above-mentioned vehicle environment information.

[0006] With the above configuration, the generation device can generate a set of setting values ​​for the vehicle environment based on combinations of vehicle environment information and setting information obtained from the vehicle that satisfy the selection criteria and the specific criteria. This can reduce the burden on developers caused by the generation device having to set the setting values ​​for each action device according to various vehicle environments. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0007] Figure 1 A schematic diagram showing a vehicle.

[0008] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram showing a generation system for generating a set of setting values.

[0009] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram showing a set of setting values.

[0010] Figure 4 This is a flowchart showing a series of processes for generating a set of setting values.

[0011] Description of Reference Numerals

[0012] 10…vehicle; 20…actuator; 21…seat device; 22…shielding device; 23…dimming device; 24…interior lighting device; 25…air conditioning device; 26…audio device; 27…steering position adjustment device; 30…mode switch; 40…control device; 50…sensor group; 60…communication device; 71…input device; 72…output device; 80…server; 90…generator; 91…execution device; 92…peripheral circuit; 93…RAM; 94…storage device; 95…bus; 100…communication device; CD…combination data; ST…setting information; SV…setting value; VE…vehicle environment information DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0013] One embodiment of a device for generating a set of setting values ​​will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. First, a vehicle equipped with a control device for controlling a plurality of operating devices using a set of setting values ​​will be described.

[0014] <Vehicle Overview> Figure 1 As shown, the vehicle 10 includes a plurality of motion devices 20. That is, the plurality of motion devices 20 are mounted on the vehicle 10. The motion devices 20 are devices that affect the interior environment of the vehicle 10 by operating.

[0015] The plurality of motion devices 20 include a seat device 21 , a shielding device 22 , a dimming device 23 , an interior lighting device 24 , an air conditioning device 25 , an audio device 26 , and a steering position adjustment device 27 .

[0016] The seat device 21 affects the posture of an occupant in the vehicle 10. The seat device 21 includes a seat body 21A, a seat actuation mechanism 21B for actuating the seat body 21A, a seat actuator 21C for actuating the seat actuation mechanism 21B, and a control unit 21D for controlling the seat actuator 21C.

[0017] The seat body 21A includes a seat cushion and a seat back. The seat cushion is connected to a sliding mechanism of a seat movement mechanism 21B mounted on the floor of the vehicle 10 so that it can slide in the front-to-rear direction of the vehicle 10. The sliding mechanism includes a lower rail fixed to the floor of the vehicle 10 and an upper rail mounted so that it can slide in the front-to-rear direction relative to the lower rail. The upper rail slides relative to the lower rail by driving a sliding motor of a seat actuator 21C. Thus, the seat device 21 has a sliding function for the seat body 21A.

[0018] The seat back is connected to the rear end of the seat cushion of the seat body 21A via a reclining mechanism of the seat movement mechanism 21B, allowing it to tilt and rotate relative to the seat cushion. The reclining motor of the seat actuator 21C drives the seat back, which tilts and rotates relative to the seat cushion about an axis extending in the width direction of the vehicle 10. Thus, the seat device 21 has a reclining function for the seat body 21A.

[0019] When a seat operating switch (not shown) is operated, the control unit 21D drives the reclining motor of the seat actuator 21C. This controls the position of the seat body 21A in the vehicle's longitudinal direction, i.e., its slide position. Furthermore, when a seat operating switch (not shown) is operated, the control unit 21D drives the reclining motor of the seat actuator 21C. This controls the angle of the seat back relative to the seat cushion, i.e., its reclining position.

[0020] The shielding device 22 affects the brightness of the interior environment of the vehicle 10 and the sense of openness of the passengers in the vehicle 10 by changing the range of the covered window glass in the vehicle 10. A shielding device 22 is provided for each window glass. In this embodiment, a shielding device 22 is provided for each sunroof glass provided on the roof of the vehicle 10 and a rear window glass provided at the rear of the vehicle 10. Figure 1 Only one shielding device 22 is shown in FIG.

[0021] The shielding device 22 includes a shielding body 22A, a shielding operation mechanism 22B for operating the shielding body 22A, a shielding actuator 22C for operating the shielding operation mechanism 22B, and a control unit 22D for controlling the shielding actuator 22C.

[0022] The shielding body 22A is a curtain that covers the glass of the vehicle 10 from the interior side. The shielding body 22A is connected to a shielding mechanism 22B so that it can be operated between a closed state (covering the glass) and an open state (not covering the glass). The shielding body 22A is reeled in by the motor driving the shielding actuator 22C, thereby opening the shielding body 22A. Furthermore, the shielding actuator 22C is driven to reel the shielding body 22A in, thereby closing the shielding body 22A. Thus, the shielding device 22 performs the shielding function of the shielding body 22A.

[0023] When the not-shown roof shielding operation switch is operated, the control unit 22D drives the shielding actuator 22C of the sunroof shielding device 22. Thus, the control unit 22D controls the open / closed state of the sunroof shielding device 22. Furthermore, when the not-shown rear shielding operation switch is operated, the control unit 22D drives the shielding actuator 22C of the rear window shielding device 22. Thus, the control unit 22D controls the open / closed state of the rear window shielding device 22.

[0024] The dimming device 23 changes the light transmittance of the window glass in the vehicle 10, thereby affecting the amount of light incident from outside into the interior of the vehicle 10. The dimming device 23 includes a dimming glass 23A, a dimming mechanism 23B that changes the light transmittance of the dimming glass 23A, a dimming actuator 23C that activates the dimming mechanism 23B, and a control unit 23D that controls the dimming actuator 23C.

[0025] The dimming device 23 is provided on the sunroof glass of the vehicle 10. The dimming glass 23A serves as the sunroof glass of the vehicle 10. The dimming glass 23A has two glass layers and a dimming film layer sandwiched between the two glass layers. The dimming film layer changes the dispersion and orientation of the microscopic materials contained in the dimming film layer by the voltage applied by the dimming mechanism 23B. The dimming film layer is driven by the switch serving as the dimming actuator 23C, and a voltage is applied to the dimming film layer. As a result, the dispersion and orientation of the microscopic materials contained in the dimming film layer changes. As a result, the dimming glass 23A becomes opaque and has a low transmittance from the outside of the vehicle 10 in a dimming mode, or transparent and has a high transmittance from the outside of the vehicle 10 in a transmission mode, depending on the applied voltage. In this way, the dimming device 23 has the dimming function of the dimming glass 23A.

[0026] When a dimming operation switch (not shown) is operated, the control unit 23D drives the dimming actuator 23C. Thus, the control unit 23D controls the state of the dimming glass 23A.

[0027] The interior lighting device 24 affects the brightness of the interior of the vehicle 10 by changing the lighting pattern of the interior of the vehicle 10. The interior lighting device 24 includes a lamp 24A including a light emitting mechanism 24B, a lighting actuator 24C that activates the light emitting mechanism 24B, and a control unit 24D that controls the lighting actuator 24C.

[0028] Interior lighting device 24 is installed inside vehicle 10. Lamp 24A is, for example, an LED. Lighting actuator 24C, which acts as a switch, activates light-emitting mechanism 24B, turning lamp 24A on or off. Furthermore, lamp 24A can be switched on and off by fading in and out of the vehicle interior. Thus, interior lighting device 24 has an illumination function.

[0029] When a lighting switch (not shown) is operated, the control unit 24D controls the driving of the lighting actuator 24C. Thus, the control unit 24D controls the state of the lamp 24A. In this embodiment, the vehicle 10 includes a plurality of interior lighting devices 24.

[0030] The air conditioner 25 affects the temperature environment, such as the temperature inside the vehicle 10, by adjusting the temperature inside the vehicle 10. The air conditioner 25 includes an air conditioner main body 25A including an air conditioner mechanism 25B, an air conditioner actuator 25C for activating the air conditioner mechanism 25B, and a control unit 25D for controlling the air conditioner actuator 25C.

[0031] The air outlet of the air conditioner main body 25A is provided to blow air toward the interior space of the vehicle 10. The air conditioner mechanism 25B is activated by driving the air compressor and heat exchanger serving as the air conditioner actuator 25C, thereby causing the air conditioner main body 25A to blow temperature-controlled air from the air outlet. Thus, the air conditioner 25 has an air conditioning function.

[0032] When an air conditioning switch (not shown) is operated, the control unit 25D controls the driving of the air conditioning actuator 25C. Thus, the control unit 25D controls the air supply state from the air supply port of the air conditioning device main body 25A.

[0033] Audio device 26 affects the acoustic environment inside vehicle 10 by changing the output of audio in vehicle 10. Audio device 26 includes speaker 26A including audio mechanism 26B, audio actuator 26C for operating audio mechanism 26B, and control unit 26D for controlling audio actuator 26C.

[0034] Speaker 26A operates sound mechanism 26B to output sound into vehicle 10. Speaker 26A outputs sound generated by the vibration of coil 26C, which serves as sound actuator 26C.

[0035] When a not-shown sound switch is operated, the control unit 26D drives the sound actuator 26C. Thus, the control unit 26D controls the sound output from the speaker 26A.

[0036] The steering position adjustment device 27 affects the driver's seat space in the vehicle 10 by adjusting the position of a steering wheel 27A in the vehicle 10. The steering position adjustment device 27 includes a steering wheel 27A and a position adjustment mechanism 27B capable of adjusting the position of the steering wheel 27A. The steering position adjustment device 27 also includes a position adjustment actuator 27C that actuates the position adjustment mechanism 27B, and a control unit 27D that controls the position adjustment actuator 27C.

[0037] A steering wheel 27A is located at the driver's seat of the vehicle 10. The steering wheel 27A can be adjusted in the front-to-rear and up-to-down directions of the vehicle 10 by a position adjustment mechanism 27B. The position adjustment mechanism 27B implements so-called tilt and telescoping functions. The position of the steering wheel 27A in the vehicle 10 is changed by driving a motor serving as a position adjustment actuator 27C. Thus, the steering position adjustment device 27 has a position adjustment function.

[0038] When a steering position adjustment switch (not shown) is operated, the control unit 27D drives the position adjustment actuator 27C. Thus, the control unit 27D controls the position of the steering wheel 27A.

[0039] As described above, the plurality of motion devices 20 can be independently operated by operating a switch provided for each motion device 20. The vehicle 10 includes a mode switch 30 and a control device 40. The mode switch 30, when operated by a user, outputs a signal to the control device 40 indicating that a mode control is to be performed for collectively controlling the plurality of motion devices 20. Furthermore, the mode switch 30 outputs a signal to the control device 40 indicating the mode in which the mode control is to be performed, in response to the user's operation.

[0040] The control device 40 centrally controls the plurality of actuators 20 through mode control. The control device 40 receives a signal from the mode switch 30 indicating that mode control is to be performed. Furthermore, the control device 40 receives a signal from the mode switch 30 indicating a mode for mode control. Each mode is used to achieve the interior environment of the vehicle 10.

[0041] The control device 40 includes an execution device 41 (CPU), peripheral circuits 42, RAM 43, a storage device 44, and a bus 45. Bus 45 interconnects the execution device 41, peripheral circuits 42, RAM 43, and storage device 44 so that they can communicate with each other. The execution device 41 processes information by executing various programs stored in the storage device 44. The peripheral circuits 42 include circuits that generate clock signals that regulate internal operations, power supply circuits, reset circuits, and other components. RAM 43 stores data generated by the execution of the execution device 41. The storage device 44 stores a set of mode setting values ​​MS used during the execution of mode control.

[0042] The mode setting value set MS is a data set that defines the setting values ​​SV of the operating devices 20 corresponding to the modes for realizing the interior environment of the vehicle 10. The mode setting value set MS includes, for each mode, information indicating the operating devices 20 to be operated and information indicating the operation details of the operating devices 20 to be operated.

[0043] When the execution device 41 receives a signal indicating that mode control is to be performed from the mode switch 30, it starts executing the mode control. When the execution device 41 starts executing the mode control, it determines the mode based on the signal indicating the mode received from the mode switch 30 and the mode setting value set MS. Next, the execution device 41 refers to the mode setting value set MS to determine the action device 20 to be operated in the determined mode. Next, the execution device 41 refers to the mode setting value set MS to determine the action content of the action device 20 to be the object of the determined action. Then, the execution device 41 causes the action device 20 to be the object of the determined action to perform the determined action content. Once the action content is performed, the execution device 41 ends the series of processing.

[0044] Vehicle 10 includes a sensor group 50 comprising multiple sensors and a communication device 60. The sensor group 50 includes multiple sensors for acquiring vehicle environment information VE representing the vehicle environment of vehicle 10. For example, the sensor group 50 detects the outside air temperature zone TO of vehicle 10, the weather W in the area where vehicle 10 is located, the time period TM including the time in the area where vehicle 10 is located, the type of road on which vehicle 10 is traveling, the brightness around the location where vehicle 10 is located, and the number of passengers in vehicle 10. The sensor group 50 outputs the detected vehicle environment information VE to the control device 40. The communication device 60 is capable of wireless communication via a wireless communication network.

[0045] The vehicle 10 includes an input device 71 and an output device 72. The input device 71 is operated to input information to the control device 40. The output device 72 outputs information from the control device 40. Specifically, the input device 71 and the output device 72 are implemented as touch screen displays. In this embodiment, the output device 72 outputs an image representing information to the display.

[0046] <Generation System> Next, the generation system for generating the pattern setting value set MS will be described. Figure 2 As shown, the generation system 100 includes a plurality of vehicles 10 and a server 80. However, one vehicle 10 among the plurality of vehicles 10 is shown in detail, and detailed illustration is omitted for the other vehicles 10. In addition, some of the plurality of motion devices 20 in the vehicle 10 are omitted from the illustration.

[0047] The control device 40 obtains vehicle environment information VE from the sensor group 50. Furthermore, when each actuator 20 is independently actuated by operating a switch provided for each actuator 20, the control device 40 obtains a set value SV indicating the details of the operation of that actuator 20. For example, the set value SV indicates the reclining position of the seat device 21. For example, the set value SV indicates the open or closed state of the shielding device 22. For example, the set value SV indicates the dimming mode or the transmissive mode of the dimming device 23.

[0048] The communication device 60 of the vehicle 10 is capable of wirelessly communicating with the server 80 via a wireless communication network. The control device 40 of the vehicle 10 generates combination data CD representing a combination of vehicle environment information VE acquired from the sensor group 50 and setting information ST including setting values ​​SV for the plurality of actuators 20 in the vehicle environment indicated by the vehicle environment information VE. The control device 40 transmits the combination data CD from the communication device 60 to the server 80.

[0049] The server 80 includes a server communication device 81 and a generation device 90. The server communication device 81 can communicate wirelessly with the vehicle 10 via a wireless communication network. The generation device 90 generates a mode setting value set MS based on information received by the server communication device 81.

[0050] The generation device 90 includes an execution device 91 as a CPU, a peripheral circuit 92, a RAM 93, a storage device 94, and a bus 95. In this embodiment, the execution unit is the execution device 91, and the storage unit is the storage device 94. The bus 95 connects the execution device 91, the peripheral circuit 92, the RAM 93, and the storage device 94 to each other so that they can communicate. The execution device 91 performs information processing by executing various programs stored in the storage device 94. The peripheral circuit 92 includes a circuit that generates a clock signal that regulates internal operations, a power supply circuit, a reset circuit, etc. The RAM 93 stores data generated as the execution of the execution device 91. The storage device 94 stores a generation program PR for generating the pattern setting value set MS and a database DB used as the generation program PR is executed.

[0051] The execution device 91 causes the storage device 94 to store the acquired combination data CD in the database DB each time the combination data CD is acquired from the vehicle 10. Thus, the generation device 90 acquires a plurality of combination data CDs, so that the database DB includes the plurality of combination data CDs.

[0052] like Figure 3 As shown, the database DB has a plurality of combination data CD. The combination data CD is assigned a data number in the order in which it is stored. The combination data CD includes vehicle environment information VE and setting information ST including a plurality of setting values ​​SV associated with the vehicle environment information VE. Figure 3 In the figure, one combination data CD is denoted by a reference numeral.

[0053] Vehicle environment information VE includes, for example, an outside air temperature zone TO, weather W, and time zone TM. The outside air temperature zone TO is a temperature zone containing the outside air temperature from among a plurality of predetermined temperature zones. For example, the plurality of temperature zones indicates whether the temperature is above 30 degrees Celsius. In this embodiment, the first outside air temperature zone TO1 is a temperature zone above 30 degrees Celsius. The second outside air temperature zone TO2 is a temperature zone below 30 degrees Celsius.

[0054] Weather W indicates whether it is raining. In this embodiment, the first weather W1 indicates raining conditions. The second weather W2 indicates non-raining conditions. Time period TM is a range of time from a predetermined number of time periods that includes the time when other vehicle environment information VE is acquired. In this embodiment, the first time period TM1 is the range from sunrise to sunset in a single day. The second time period TM2 is the range from sunset to sunrise in a single day.

[0055] The set value SV includes, for example, seat information SE of the seat device 21, shielding information SH of the shielding device 22, and dimming information DI of the dimming device 23. The seat information SE indicates whether the reclining position is at a predetermined predetermined position. In this embodiment, the first seat information SE1 indicates a first predetermined position. The second seat information SE2 indicates a second predetermined position different from the first predetermined position.

[0056] The shielding information SH is a value indicating whether the shielding device 22 is in the open state or the closed state. In this embodiment, the first shielding information SH1 indicates that the shielding device 22 is in the open state. The second shielding information SH2 indicates that the shielding device 22 is in the closed state.

[0057] The dimming information DI is a value indicating whether the dimming device 23 is in the dimming mode or the transmission mode. In this embodiment, the first dimming information DI1 indicates that the dimming device 23 is in the dimming mode. The second dimming information DI2 indicates that the dimming device 23 is in the transmission mode.

[0058] <Generation of Setting Value Set> The execution device 91 starts execution of the generation program PR at a predetermined period. The predetermined period is, for example, 24 hours.

[0059] like Figure 4 As shown, when the execution device 91 starts executing the generated program PR, it first starts processing in step S11. In step S11, the execution device 91 refers to the database DB stored in the storage device 94 and selects vehicle environment information VE that meets a predetermined selection condition from the combinations represented by the multiple combination data CD. The selection condition is that the number of identical combinations is greater than a predetermined specified amount. Combinations with identical vehicle environment information VE indicate that the information contained in the vehicle environment information VE of the two combinations is identical. In the present embodiment, when the outside air temperature zone TO, weather W, and time period TM contained in the vehicle environment information VE of the two combinations are all identical, the two combinations are combinations having the same vehicle environment information VE. The specified amount is determined to be 100, for example. In the present embodiment, the execution device 91 selects vehicle environment information VE that includes, for example, the first outside air temperature zone TO1, the second weather W2, and the second time period TM2. Then, the execution device 91 causes the processing to proceed to step S12.

[0060] In step S12, the execution device 91 identifies the setting information ST that satisfies a predetermined specific condition among the setting information ST that includes the selected vehicle environment information VE combination. The specific condition is that the ratio of the number of identical setting information ST combinations to the number of combinations that include the selected vehicle environment information VE is greater than a predetermined ratio. The predetermined ratio is set to 80%, for example. In this embodiment, the execution device 91 identifies the setting information ST that includes, for example, the first seat information SE1, the second obstruction information SH2, and the second dimming information DI2. The execution device 91 then proceeds to step S13.

[0061] In step S13, the execution device 91 generates the multiple setting values ​​SV included in the determined setting information ST into a mode setting value set MS for the vehicle environment represented by the selected vehicle environment information VE. In this embodiment, the execution device 91 generates the determined first seat information SE1, second shielding information SH2, and second dimming information DI2 into a mode setting value set MS for the vehicle environment of the selected first outside air temperature zone TO1, second weather W2, and second time period TM2. The execution device 91 then proceeds to step S14.

[0062] In step S14, the execution device 91 outputs a request to the user, which is presented to the vehicle 10, from the server communication device 81 by outputting the mode setting value set MS generated in S13 to the output device 72. Furthermore, the execution device 91 requests that the request be output to the output device 72 when the vehicle 10 satisfies a predetermined output condition. For example, the output condition is determined to be that the vehicle environment of the vehicle 10 changes from an off state to an on state after the vehicle 10 power is turned on, and the vehicle environment of the vehicle 10 reaches the vehicle environment indicated by the selected vehicle environment information VE. The execution device 91 then terminates the current series of processing.

[0063] (Effects of the Embodiment) According to the above embodiment, it is assumed that multiple operating devices 20 in multiple vehicles 10 are independently operated using the same setting information ST in the same vehicle environment. In this case, the generation device 90 generates the setting information ST to be operated in the multiple vehicles 10 as a mode setting value set MS for the vehicle environment. The server 80 then transmits information representing the mode setting value set MS for the vehicle environment to the multiple vehicles 10. Furthermore, the server 80 transmits this information and, in addition, requests the multiple vehicles 10 to output the mode setting value set MS for the vehicle environment represented by the information from the output device 72 when output conditions are met. When the output conditions are met, the vehicles 10 output an image representing the mode setting value set MS for the vehicle environment to the output device 72.

[0064] (Effects of the Embodiment) (1) The generation device 90 obtains combination data CD from the vehicle 10. The combination data CD represents a combination of vehicle environment information VE and setting information ST including setting values ​​SV for each of the actuators 20 that are to be independently operated in the vehicle environment represented by the vehicle environment information VE. Furthermore, the generation device 90 can generate a pattern setting value set MS for the selected vehicle environment based on combinations that satisfy the selection conditions and specific conditions among the combinations represented by the obtained plurality of combination data CD. Therefore, even if there are a plurality of actuators 20, the developer does not need to study the combination of the vehicle environment and setting information ST, the combination of a plurality of setting values ​​SV, or the content of the setting value SV for each actuator 20. This can prevent the developer from having to bear excessive workload in generating the pattern setting value set MS.

[0065] (2) According to the above embodiment, the selection condition is that the number of combinations having the same vehicle environment information VE is a predetermined number or greater. Furthermore, the specific condition is that the ratio of the number of combinations having the same setting information ST to the number of selected combinations is a predetermined ratio or greater. Thus, in a vehicle environment that has occurred frequently in the past, the setting information ST that has been set frequently in the past can be generated as the mode setting value set MS for that vehicle environment.

[0066] (3) According to the above embodiment, the plurality of operating devices 20 includes the seat device 21, the shielding device 22, and the dimming device 23. Therefore, for example, in order to adjust the amount of light entering the interior of the vehicle 10 from outside the vehicle 10 using the shielding device 22 and the dimming device 23 while the reclining function of the seat device 21 is in use, these devices can be independently operated. In such a situation, by generating a new mode setting value set MS, collective control can be performed as a mode for adjusting the light amount while using the reclining function, thereby eliminating the need for operating these devices independently.

[0067] (4) According to the above embodiment, the output condition is that the vehicle environment of vehicle 10 changes to the vehicle environment represented by the vehicle environment information VE of the generated mode setting value set MS after the vehicle 10 is powered on from the off state. Therefore, when the vehicle environment of vehicle 10 changes, the user of vehicle 10 can grasp the mode setting value set MS that is appropriate for the changed vehicle environment.

[0068] (Other Embodiments) This embodiment can be implemented by modifying as follows. This embodiment and the following modifications can be implemented in combination with each other within the scope of no technical contradiction.

[0069] The output condition may also be when the vehicle 10 is powered on from off. In this case, the user of the vehicle 10 can understand the mode setting value set MS when the vehicle 10 is powered on from off. The server 80 may omit the output condition and simply transmit an output request to the output device 72 to the vehicle 10.

[0070] The selection condition and the specific condition are not limited to the examples in the above embodiment. For example, the selection condition may be a condition for selecting vehicle environment information VE in which some parameters among the parameters included in the vehicle environment information VE match.

[0071] The plurality of motion devices 20 preferably include at least two of the seat device 21, the shade device 22, the dimming device 23, the interior lighting device 24, the air conditioning device 25, and the audio device 26. In this case, the interior environment of the vehicle 10 can be easily varied by giving the user of the vehicle 10 a variety of sensations. The plurality of motion devices 20 may also include a steering position adjustment device 27.

[0072] The mode setting value set MS generated by the generator 90 can be any set of setting values ​​for centralized control. That is, control using a setting value set is not limited to control for achieving a specific mode through mode control for achieving a specific mode. In the above embodiment, the multiple setting values ​​SV included in the setting information ST are described as seat information SE, obscuration information SH, and dimming information DI, but this is not limiting. For example, the setting value SV may include a value indicating the set state of the interior lighting device 24, a value indicating the set state of the air conditioning device 25, and a value indicating the set state of the audio device 26.

[0073] The generating device 90 may also be configured as a circuit (circuitry) including one or more processors that execute various processes according to a computer program (software). In addition, the generating device 90 may also be configured as a circuit including one or more dedicated hardware circuits such as an integrated circuit (ASIC) for a specific purpose that executes at least a part of the various processes, or a combination thereof. The processor includes a CPU, and memories such as RAM and ROM. The memory stores program codes or instructions configured to cause the CPU to execute processes. The memory, i.e., the computer-readable medium, includes all available media that can be accessed by a general-purpose or special-purpose computer. In this respect, the control device 40 is the same.

Claims

1. A generating device for generating a set of setting values, wherein the set of setting values ​​is a set of setting values ​​for collectively controlling a plurality of motion devices mounted on a vehicle and includes a setting value for each of the motion devices, wherein: The generating device includes a storage unit and an execution unit. The execution unit performs: acquiring, from the vehicle, a plurality of combination data representing a combination of vehicle environment information and setting information, the vehicle environment information representing a vehicle environment of the vehicle, the setting information representing the setting value of each operating device that independently operates in the vehicle environment represented by the vehicle environment information; storing the obtained combination data in the storage unit; selecting, from among the plurality of combination data stored in the storage unit, the vehicle environment information that satisfies a predetermined selection condition, from among the vehicle environment information included in the plurality of combinations; identifying the setting information satisfying a predetermined specific condition among the setting information including the selected combination of the vehicle environment information; and The plurality of setting values ​​included in the determined setting information are generated as the setting value set in the vehicle environment represented by the selected vehicle environment information.

2. The generating device according to claim 1, wherein The selection condition is that the number of the combinations having the same vehicle environment information stored in the storage unit is greater than a predetermined number, and the specific condition is that the ratio of the number of combinations having the same setting information to the number of the selected combinations is greater than a predetermined ratio.

3. The generating device according to claim 1, wherein: The plurality of motion devices include at least two of a seat device, a shielding device, a dimming device, an indoor lighting device, an air conditioning device, and an audio device.

4. The generating device according to claim 1, wherein: The execution unit further executes, after generating the set of settings, outputting a request to present the generated set of settings on condition that the power of the vehicle is switched from an OFF state to an ON state.

5. The generating device according to claim 1, wherein The execution unit also executes: after generating the setting value set, outputting a requirement to prompt the generated setting value set on the condition that the vehicle environment of the vehicle changes to the vehicle environment represented by the vehicle environment information of the generated setting value set after the power of the vehicle changes from an off state to an on state.

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