Bio-skin interaction system for vehicle and method thereof

Abstract

The invention provides a biological skin interaction system for a vehicle and a method thereof. The biological skin interaction system comprises: a sensor module, the sensor module further comprising: a flexible touch screen for recognizing a touch of a biological skin; the detection device is arranged below the flexible touch screen and is used for detecting position data of touch in the flexible touch screen, and the position data comprises a displacement value of the touch; a communication device for transmitting information associated with the location data; and the interaction module is used for executing corresponding operation according to the information which is received from the communication device and is associated with the position data. In addition, the invention further provides a vehicle with the biological skin interaction system. According to the invention, man-machine interaction can be realized by touching on the flexible touch screen, so that the condition of the vehicle is adjusted.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to vehicles, and more particularly, to a bio-skin interaction system and method for vehicles. Background Technology

[0002] With technological advancements, vehicle intelligence is an inevitable trend. Among these advancements, the vehicle interaction system, also known as the in-vehicle infotainment system (IVI), is a key technology in modern automobiles, providing a wealth of functions and convenient services. These systems not only enhance the driving experience but also significantly improve the vehicle's intelligence level by integrating multiple functions such as navigation, communication, entertainment, and vehicle control. Currently, many vehicles interact with the IVI through a touchscreen on the center console, allowing users to receive commands and display information via the touchscreen.

[0003] However, operating the system via the center console touchscreen requires drivers to observe the displayed content for extended periods or repeatedly, and to manipulate various commands by placing their hands on specific locations on the touchscreen. Furthermore, when using multiple in-vehicle system functions, drivers need to frequently switch between touchscreen interfaces. For example, while driving, the touchscreen may display the navigation interface; if the driver then needs to adjust the vehicle's temperature or volume, they must exit the navigation interface and access the corresponding temperature and / or volume control interface. All of these situations cause significant inconvenience to drivers, potentially distracting them and hindering safe driving, posing a considerable safety hazard to the driver, other vehicles, and pedestrians on the road.

[0004] Accordingly, there is a need in the art to improve the technology of vehicles with interactive systems in order to ensure the safety and comfort of the driver. Summary of the Invention

[0005] This summary is provided to introduce, in a simplified form, some concepts that will be further described in the following detailed description. This summary is not intended to identify key or essential features of the claimed subject matter, nor is it intended to help determine the scope of the claimed subject matter.

[0006] In view of the deficiencies of the prior art, the purpose of this invention is to provide a bio-skin interaction system for vehicles, which enables communication with other interaction modules of the vehicle through simple touch operations on a flexible touchscreen, thereby adjusting the vehicle's status.

[0007] According to one aspect of the present invention, a bio-skin interaction system for a vehicle is provided, comprising: a sensor module, the sensor module further comprising: a flexible touchscreen for recognizing touches of bio-skin; a detection device disposed below the flexible touchscreen for detecting position data of the touch in the flexible touchscreen, wherein the position data includes a displacement value of the touch; a communication device for transmitting information associated with the position data; and an interaction module for performing corresponding operations based on the information associated with the position data received from the communication device.

[0008] According to one embodiment, the flexible touchscreen includes an interactive fabric.

[0009] According to one embodiment, the interaction module is configured to: convert the received information into corresponding values ​​in the adjustable range parameters of the vehicle system; and adjust the vehicle's condition according to the corresponding values.

[0010] According to one embodiment, the range parameter includes the vehicle's temperature, and the interaction module is configured to adjust the vehicle's temperature based on the location data detected by the detection device.

[0011] According to one embodiment, the range parameter includes the volume of the vehicle system, and the interaction module is configured to adjust the volume of the vehicle system based on the location data detected by the detection device.

[0012] According to one embodiment, the detection device includes a plurality of pressure detectors distributed below the flexible touchscreen, and each of the plurality of pressure detectors is used to detect a touch on a corresponding surface of the flexible touchscreen.

[0013] According to one embodiment, the sensor module further includes an actuation device comprising a plurality of actuators corresponding to a plurality of pressure detectors, and the actuation device is configured to activate one or more corresponding actuators in response to a touch detected by one or more pressure detectors in order to control a corresponding touched area in the flexible touchscreen to protrude.

[0014] According to one embodiment, one or more activated actuators are further configured to control the corresponding protrusion to return to flat when no touch is detected within a threshold time period.

[0015] According to one embodiment, the sensor module further includes a plurality of light-emitting devices corresponding to a plurality of actuators, and one or more activated actuators are further configured to: turn on the corresponding light-emitting device in the flexible touch screen; and turn off the corresponding light-emitting device when no touch is detected within a threshold time period.

[0016] According to one embodiment, the flexible touchscreen is located on the lower right side of the vehicle's steering wheel.

[0017] According to one embodiment, the flexible touchscreen is disposed on the armrest of the vehicle's seat.

[0018] According to one embodiment, the interaction module includes a human-machine interface (HMI) module and / or an in-vehicle module.

[0019] According to one embodiment, the detection device is further configured to: detect continuous movement of the touch in the flexible touchscreen; and determine the displacement value of the touch based on the initial position and the end position of the continuous movement.

[0020] According to another aspect of the invention, a vehicle is provided that includes a bio-skin interaction system according to the invention.

[0021] According to another aspect of the present invention, a bio-skin interaction method for a vehicle is provided, comprising: recognizing a touch of bio-skin on a flexible touchscreen; detecting continuous movement of the touch on the flexible touchscreen, and determining position data of the touch based on the initial position and the end position of the continuous movement; converting the position data into a corresponding value in an adjustable range parameter of an in-vehicle system; and adjusting the condition of the vehicle based on the corresponding value.

[0022] By employing the system and method of this invention, users can conveniently interact with various in-vehicle systems through flexible touchscreens installed in the vehicle's interior. Furthermore, the flexible touchscreen provides tactile feedback when touched, allowing users to perceive whether their actions are effective, facilitating blind operation without affecting vehicle driving.

[0023] These and other features and advantages will become apparent from the following detailed description and with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are illustrative only and do not limit the scope of the claims. Attached Figure Description

[0024] To gain a more detailed understanding of the manner in which the features of the present invention are described above, reference can be made to various embodiments to provide a more specific description of the above-briefly summarized aspects, some of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings. However, it should be noted that the drawings illustrate only certain typical aspects of the invention and should not be considered as limiting its scope, as this description may allow for other equivalent and effective aspects.

[0025] Figure 1 Block diagrams illustrating various components and / or systems implemented in an exemplary vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention are provided.

[0026] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of a sensor module in a bio-skin interaction system according to an embodiment of the present invention has been described.

[0027] Figure 3 The illustration shows a rendering of a bio-skin interaction system for a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0028] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of a bio-skin interaction system for a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention is described.

[0029] Figure 5 A block diagram of a bio-skin interaction system for a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention is described.

[0030] Figure 6 A flowchart of a bio-skin interaction method for a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention is described.

[0031] Figure 7 A block diagram of an exemplary computing device according to an embodiment of the present invention has been described. Detailed Implementation

[0032] In the following detailed description, numerous specific details are set forth to provide a thorough understanding of the exemplary embodiments described. However, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the described embodiments can be practiced without some or all of these specific details. In other exemplary embodiments, well-known structures or processing steps have not been described in detail to avoid unnecessarily obscuring the concepts of this disclosure.

[0033] Figure 1 Block diagrams illustrating various components and / or systems implemented in an exemplary vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention are provided. It should be noted that... Figure 1 For illustrative purposes only, this invention is not limited to [specific applications]. Figure 1 The vehicle being explained is 100, but it can be applied to vehicles including... Figure 1 The vehicle has more or fewer components as shown.

[0034] Vehicle 100 features a bio-skin interaction system. This system can be applied to various vehicles, including battery electric vehicles (BEVs), hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs), and internal combustion engine vehicles. Figure 1 As shown, the bio-skin interaction system may include a sensor module 110 and an interaction module 120.

[0035] The sensor module 110 may be a bio-skin sensor module, and the interaction module 120 may include one or more human-machine interface (HMI) modules and / or vehicle-mounted modules. The sensor module 110 and the interaction module 120 are interconnected and can be integrated into the vehicle's interior. A user (e.g., a driver) can touch the sensor module 110. The sensor module 110 recognizes the user's bio-skin touch, determines position data including the touch displacement value, and transmits the information associated with this position data to the interaction module 120. The interaction module 120 then performs corresponding operations in real time based on the received information associated with the position data.

[0036] In one embodiment, the interaction module 120 is configured to: convert received information into a corresponding value in an adjustable range parameter of the vehicle system, and adjust the vehicle's status according to the corresponding value. For example, the range parameter may include the vehicle's temperature, and the interaction module 120 may be configured to adjust the vehicle's temperature based on received location data. Alternatively or additionally, the range parameter may include the vehicle system's volume, and the interaction module 120 may be configured to adjust the vehicle system's volume based on received location data.

[0037] It is understood that the vehicle temperature and the volume of the in-vehicle system are merely illustrative examples, and other corresponding conditions of the vehicle can be adjusted as needed by the user interacting with one or more interaction modules 120 through touch operations on the sensor module 110.

[0038] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of a sensor module in a bio-skin interaction system according to an embodiment of the present invention has been described. As described above, refer to... Figure 1 The bio-skin interaction system includes a sensor module 110 and an interaction module 120, which are combined here. Figure 2 The sensor module 110 will be explained further. For example... Figure 2 As shown, the sensor module may further include a flexible touch screen 102, a detection device 104 disposed below the flexible touch screen 102, and a communication device 106.

[0039] The flexible touchscreen 102 can be used to recognize the touch of biological skin, such as a user's finger. As a non-limiting example, the flexible touchscreen 102 includes interactive fabric. Specifically, the flexible touchscreen 102 can be integrated with fabrics in vehicle interiors, embedded in fabrics such as cloth or leather. Due to its high degree of deformation, the flexible touchscreen 102 can return to its original shape after being touched or pressed, leaving no indentation and seamlessly integrating with the vehicle interior.

[0040] Additionally, the detection device 104 can be used to detect the position data of the touch in the flexible touch screen 102, wherein the position data includes the displacement value of the touch.

[0041] In a non-limiting example, the detection device 104 may be further configured to: detect continuous movement of the touch within the flexible touchscreen; and determine the displacement value of the touch based on the initial and final positions of the continuous movement. For example, a certain pressure threshold may be set as needed. When the flexible touchscreen 102 recognizes a touch from bio-skin, it detects the pressure value of the touch. If the pressure value is greater than or equal to the preset pressure threshold, the touch is determined to be valid. Then, the detection device 104 detects continuous movement of the valid touch within the flexible touchscreen 102 and records the position data of the touch within the flexible touchscreen 102 in real time. When the detection device 104 detects the end of the valid touch, it determines the displacement value of the touch based on the initial and final positions of the continuous movement of the valid touch. For ease of explanation, the touch mentioned below is assumed to be a valid touch.

[0042] Reference Figure 1 The communication device 106 in the sensor module transmits information associated with the location data to the corresponding interaction module 120. Accordingly, the interaction module 120 can increase or decrease range parameters such as vehicle temperature or in-vehicle volume based on the direction of the received displacement, and determine the adjustment magnitude of the range parameter based on the magnitude of the received displacement value. For example, it can be preset that sliding the bio-skin to the right on the flexible touchscreen 102 increases the corresponding range parameter, and conversely, sliding the bio-skin to the left on the flexible touchscreen 102 decreases the corresponding range parameter. Furthermore, the greater the sliding distance on the flexible touchscreen 102, the larger the adjusted range parameter value, and vice versa. It can be understood that other sliding directions of the bio-skin on the flexible touchscreen 102 can also be set to adjust the range parameter according to the location of the bio-skin interaction system within the vehicle or other needs.

[0043] In one example, such as Figure 2 As shown, the detection device 104 may include multiple pressure detectors (also referred to as pressure detection matrix modules) distributed below the flexible touch screen 102, and each of these multiple pressure detectors is used to detect touch on the corresponding surface of the flexible touch screen. Therefore, the detection device 104 can quickly and in real time locate the pressure value and position information of the touch on the corresponding area of ​​the flexible touch screen 102.

[0044] Furthermore, the sensor module may include an actuator 108. For example... Figure 2As shown, the actuation device 108 may include multiple actuators (also referred to as 3D matrix motion modules) corresponding to multiple pressure detectors, and the actuation device 108 is configured to activate one or more corresponding actuators in response to a touch detected by one or more pressure detectors, so as to control the corresponding touched area in the flexible touch screen 102 to protrude. For example, the actuation device 108 may include a motor, i.e., a motor is used to cause the corresponding touched area in the flexible touch screen 102 to protrude.

[0045] Specifically, when a finger touches or presses the flexible touchscreen 102, one or more pressure detectors below the touched area of ​​the flexible touchscreen 102 measure position data and activate one or more corresponding actuators. The activated actuators provide a force relative to the touch pressure to the flexible touchscreen 102, causing the corresponding touched area in the flexible touchscreen 102 to protrude. This design provides users with real-time touch feedback, allowing them to perceive whether their touch operation is effective. This facilitates blind operation of the bio-skin interaction system, enabling users to continuously focus on their original operations such as driving without having to shift their gaze when adjusting vehicle conditions.

[0046] In a further embodiment, one or more activated actuators may be further configured to control the protrusions on the corresponding flexible touchscreen 102 to return to flat when no touch is detected within a threshold time period. This design makes the flexible touchscreen 102 dynamically deformable; that is, the touched area protrudes to provide tactile feedback to the user, the area no longer protrudes as the skin moves and no longer touches the area, and the area protrudes again when the user touches the area again.

[0047] In a further embodiment, the sensor module may further include multiple light-emitting devices corresponding to multiple actuators, and one or more activated actuators are further configured to: turn on the corresponding light-emitting device in the flexible touchscreen, and turn off the corresponding light-emitting device when no touch is detected within a threshold time period. This design allows the touched area of ​​the flexible touchscreen 102 to not only protrude but also provide lighting feedback. Similarly, this lighting function can also be dynamically changing; that is, the area stops lighting up after the skin moves and no longer touches it, and lights up again when the user touches the area again. It can be understood that, as needed, it can also be designed to illuminate different colors of light, etc.

[0048] Figure 3 The illustration shows a rendering of a bio-skin interaction system for a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0049] As mentioned above, refer to Figure 2The sensor module 110 in the bio-skin interaction system may include a detection device 104, an actuation device 108, and a light-emitting device. The detection device 104 may include a pressure detection matrix module, while the actuation device 108 may include a 3D matrix motion module.

[0050] like Figure 3 As shown, under the action of the aforementioned devices, the flexible touchscreen 102 has multiple concealed dots underneath. When one or more of these dots are touched or pressed, the corresponding location can protrude under the action of the actuation device 108, and further, it can emit light under the action of the light-emitting device, thereby causing the corresponding area in the flexible touchscreen 102 to protrude and / or emit light. This design can provide users with touch feedback, thus providing users with a good interactive effect.

[0051] On the other hand, the location of the flexible touchscreen 102 will be discussed below. For example... Figure 1 As shown, the flexible touchscreen 102 can be positioned on the lower right side of the vehicle's steering wheel. This design allows the driver to operate the flexible touchscreen 102 with their right hand to adjust vehicle status. Furthermore, the flexible touchscreen 102 can be embedded in the vehicle's interior, eliminating the need for additional equipment in the cabin and avoiding a cluttered or cramped cockpit.

[0052] Furthermore, this design is particularly suitable for adjusting the vehicle's range parameters. Specifically, while driving, the driver can view road conditions or the interactive screen on the center console, such as... Figure 1 The screens above the flexible touchscreen 102 shown can display navigation and other information in real time. When the driver needs to adjust vehicle settings (such as adjusting the interior temperature or volume), the driver does not need to manually adjust these settings. Figure 1 The flexible touchscreen 102 shown above the screens can no longer perform tedious operations such as switching and selecting. Instead, users can simply slide their fingers on the flexible touchscreen 102. Furthermore, with the flexible touchscreen 102 providing touch feedback, users do not even need to look away and can perform blind operations directly, which is very convenient and fast.

[0053] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of a bio-skin interaction system for a vehicle according to another embodiment of the present invention is illustrated. Figure 1 The difference lies in Figure 4 In this design, the flexible touchscreen 102 can be installed on the armrest of the vehicle's seat. This design further avoids the problem of cluttered devices in front of the driver's line of sight, while making full use of the armrest space. This design also makes it easy for users to adjust the vehicle's status by touch.

[0054] I can understand. Figure 1 and Figure 4The position of the flexible touch screen 102 shown is merely exemplary. The flexible touch screen 102 can be placed in an appropriate position as needed (e.g., user habits, vehicle layout, etc.), as long as it facilitates touch operation.

[0055] Figure 5 A block diagram of a bio-skin interaction system 200 for a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention has been described. It should be noted that... Figure 5 For illustrative purposes only, the bio-skin interaction system 200 of the present invention may include more than Figure 5 The components shown may have more or fewer components.

[0056] Figure 5 Please refer to the above. Figure 1 and Figure 2 The various devices and / or modules described are combined to provide an overall explanation of the biological skin interaction system. Since the functions or roles of each device and / or module have already been explained above, they will not be repeated here.

[0057] like Figure 5 As shown, the bio-skin interaction system 200 may include a sensor module 110 and an interaction module 120 interconnected with each other. The sensor module 110 may include a flexible touchscreen 102, a detection device 104 disposed below the flexible touchscreen 102, and a communication device 106. This design allows users to control the corresponding functions of the interaction module 120 by touching the flexible touchscreen 102, thereby adjusting the vehicle's status.

[0058] Optionally, the sensor module 110 may further include an actuator 108. This design can provide the user with tactile feedback of the raised area of ​​the flexible touchscreen 102 through the actuator 108.

[0059] Furthermore, the sensor module 110 may also include a light-emitting device 109. This design can provide the user with touch feedback by illuminating the touched area of ​​the flexible touchscreen 102 through the light-emitting device 109.

[0060] Figure 6 A flowchart illustrating a bio-skin interaction method 600 for a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention is provided. In one embodiment, method 600 may be provided by... Figure 5 The biological skin interaction system 200 shown is used to perform this.

[0061] At box 610, method 600 may include recognizing the touch of biometric skin on a flexible touchscreen. For example, the operation of box 610 may be described in the above reference. Figure 5 The flexible touchscreen 102 in the described sensor module 110 performs this function. In one embodiment, the flexible touchscreen comprises an interactive fabric.

[0062] At box 620, method 600 may include detecting continuous movement of the touch within the flexible touchscreen and determining touch position data based on the initial and final positions of the continuous movement. For example, the operation of box 620 may be described above. Figure 5 The detection device 104 in the described sensor module 110 performs this action.

[0063] At box 630, method 600 may include converting the location data into a corresponding value in an adjustable range parameter of the vehicle system. For example, the operation of box 630 can be described by the above reference. Figure 5 The described interaction module 120 is used for execution. It can be understood that location data can be obtained through the above reference. Figure 5 The communication device 106 in the described sensor module 110 is transmitted to the interaction module 120 in real time.

[0064] At box 640, method 600 may include adjusting the vehicle's condition based on a corresponding value. For example, the operation of box 640 can be described by the above reference. Figure 5 The described interaction module 120 is used to perform this. For example, in one embodiment, method 600 may include adjusting the vehicle's temperature according to a corresponding value. In another embodiment, method 600 may include adjusting the volume of the in-vehicle system according to a corresponding value.

[0065] Optionally, method 600 may further include: while recognizing the touch of bio-skin on the flexible touchscreen, controlling the corresponding touched area in the flexible touchscreen to protrude (e.g., this operation can be performed by referring to the above). Figure 5 The actuator 108 in the described sensor module 110 is used to perform this action. Furthermore, it can also control the corresponding touched area in the flexible touchscreen to emit light (for example, this operation can be performed by the above-mentioned reference). Figure 5 (This is performed by the light-emitting device 109 in the described sensor module 110). Furthermore, after a touch is no longer detected, the corresponding touched area in the flexible touchscreen can be controlled to return to its original state, i.e., no longer protruding and / or no longer emitting light.

[0066] The following combination Figures 1 to 5 The working principle of a vehicle including an embodiment of the bio-skin interaction system of the present invention will be explained in detail. For ease of explanation, it is assumed that the interaction module 120 is a human-machine interface (HMI) module.

[0067] Users expect to control range parameters in the Human-Machine Interface (HMI) module, such as vehicle temperature or volume, through seamless simulated touch on the flexible touchscreen 102. Therefore, the user places their finger on the flexible touchscreen 102 and drags it. At this time, the sensor module 110 in the bio-skin interaction system 200 detects the finger's position and sends corresponding information to the HMI module. The HMI module then converts this information into the desired temperature or volume value in real time and adjusts the vehicle's status accordingly based on the converted value.

[0068] Figure 7 A block diagram of an exemplary computing device 700 according to an embodiment of the present invention has been described. The computing device 700 is an example of a hardware device applicable to various aspects of the present invention.

[0069] refer to Figure 7 A computing device 700 will now be described as an example of a hardware device (e.g., a bio-skin interaction system, user equipment, cloud server, vehicle control unit, etc.) applicable to various aspects of the present invention. The computing device 700 can be any machine configured to perform processing and / or computation, and can be, but is not limited to, a workstation, server, desktop computer, laptop computer, tablet computer, personal digital processor, smartphone, vehicle computer, or any combination thereof. The various methods / apparatus / servers / user equipment described above can be implemented wholly or at least partially by the computing device 700 or similar devices or systems.

[0070] The computing device 700 may include components that can be connected or communicated via one or more interfaces and a bus 702. For example, the computing device 700 may include a bus 702, one or more processors 704, one or more input devices 706, and one or more output devices 708. The one or more processors 704 may be any type of processor and may include, but are not limited to, one or more general-purpose processors and / or one or more dedicated processors (e.g., specialized processing chips). The input device 706 may be any type of device capable of inputting information to the computing device and may include, but is not limited to, a mouse, keyboard, touchscreen, microphone, and / or remote controller. The output device 708 may be any type of device capable of presenting information and may include, but is not limited to, a monitor, speaker, video / audio output terminal, vibrator, and / or printer. The computing device 700 may also include or be connected to a non-transient storage device 710. The non-transient storage device can be any storage device that is non-transient and capable of data storage, and may include, but is not limited to, disk drives, optical storage devices, solid-state storage, floppy disks, hard disks, magnetic tapes or any other magnetic media, optical discs or any other optical media, ROM (read-only memory), RAM (random access memory), cache memory, and / or any memory chip or cassette tape, and / or any other medium from which a computer can read data, instructions, and / or code. The non-transient storage device 710 may be detachable from an interface. The non-transient storage device 710 may have data / instructions / code for implementing the methods and steps described above. The computing device 700 may also include a communication device 712. The communication device 712 can be any type of device or system capable of communicating with internal devices and / or with a network, and may include, but is not limited to, modems, network cards, infrared communication devices, wireless communication devices and / or chipsets, such as Bluetooth devices, IEEE 1302.11 devices, WiFi devices, WiMax devices, cellular communication devices and / or similar devices.

[0071] When the computing device 700 is used as an in-vehicle device, it can also be connected to external devices (e.g., a GPS receiver, sensors for sensing different environmental data such as accelerometers, wheel speed sensors, gyroscopes, etc.). In this way, the computing device 700 can, for example, receive positioning data and sensor data indicating the vehicle's driving status. When the computing device 700 is used as an in-vehicle device, it can also be connected to other devices used to control the vehicle's driving and operation (e.g., engine system, windshield wipers, anti-lock braking system, headlight control system, etc.).

[0072] Furthermore, the non-transient storage device 710 may include map information and software components, enabling the processor 704 to perform route guidance processing. Additionally, the output device 708 may include a display for showing a map, displaying vehicle location markers, and displaying images indicating the vehicle's driving status. The output device 708 may also include a speaker or headphone jack for audio guidance.

[0073] Bus 702 may include, but is not limited to, Industry Standard Architecture (ISA) bus, Microchannel Architecture (MCA) bus, Enhanced ISA (EISA) bus, Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA) local bus, and PCI bus. In particular, for automotive devices, bus 702 may also include Controller Area Network (CAN) bus or other architectures designed for automotive applications.

[0074] The computing device 700 may also include a working memory 714, which may be any type of working memory capable of storing instructions and / or data that are conducive to the operation of the processor 704, and may include, but is not limited to, random access memory and / or read-only memory devices.

[0075] Software components may reside in working memory 714, including but not limited to operating system 716, one or more application programs 718, drivers, and / or other data and code. Instructions for implementing the above methods and steps may be included in the one or more application programs 718, and the modules / units / components of the aforementioned various devices / servers / user equipment may be implemented by processor 704 reading and executing the instructions of the one or more application programs 718.

[0076] It should also be recognized that variations can be made to suit specific needs. For example, custom hardware and / or specific components may be used, and implementation may take place in hardware, software, firmware, middleware, microcode, hardware description language, or any combination thereof. Furthermore, connectivity with other computing devices, such as network input / output devices, may be employed. For example, some or all of the disclosed methods and apparatus may be implemented using the logic and algorithms according to the invention via programmable hardware (e.g., programmable logic circuits including field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs) and / or programmable logic arrays (PLAs)) that uses assembly language or hardware programming languages ​​(e.g., Verilog, VHDL, C++).

[0077] Although various aspects of the invention have been described so far with reference to the accompanying drawings, the methods, systems, and apparatus described above are merely examples, and the scope of the invention is not limited to these aspects but is defined only by the appended claims and their equivalents. Various components may be omitted or replaced by equivalent components. Furthermore, the steps may be performed in a different order than that described in the invention. Moreover, various components can be combined in various ways. Importantly, as technology advances, many of the components described may be replaced by equivalent components that appear later.

[0078] List of reference numerals in the attached diagram:

[0079] 100 vehicles

[0080] 110 Sensor Module

[0081] 120 Interactive Module

[0082] 102 Flexible Touchscreen

[0083] 104 Detection Device

[0084] 106 Communication devices

[0085] 108 Actuating Device

[0086] 200 Bio-skin Interaction System

[0087] 109 Light-emitting device

[0088] 610 recognizes the touch of bio-skin on a flexible touchscreen

[0089] The 620 detects continuous movement of the touch within the flexible touchscreen and determines the touch position data based on the initial and final positions of the continuous movement.

[0090] 630 converts the location data into corresponding values ​​in the adjustable range parameters of the vehicle system.

[0091] 640 adjusts the vehicle's condition according to the corresponding value.

[0092] 700 computing devices

[0093] 702 bus

[0094] 704 processor

[0095] 706 Input Device

[0096] 708 Output Device

[0097] 710 Storage Device

[0098] 712 Communication Equipment

[0099] 714 Working Memory

[0100] 716 operating system

[0101] 718 App

Claims

1. A bio-skin interaction system for a vehicle, comprising: The sensor module further includes: Flexible touchscreens for recognizing touches from bio-skin; A detection device disposed below the flexible touch screen is used to detect the position data of the touch in the flexible touch screen, wherein the position data includes the displacement value of the touch; A communication device for transmitting information associated with the location data; and An interaction module is used to perform corresponding operations based on information associated with the location data received from the communication device.

2. The bio-skin interaction system of claim 1, wherein the flexible touchscreen comprises an interactive fabric.

3. The bio-skin interaction system as described in claim 1, wherein the interaction module is configured to: The received information is converted into corresponding values ​​in the adjustable range parameters of the vehicle system; and The vehicle's condition is adjusted according to the corresponding value.

4. The bio-skin interaction system of claim 3, wherein the range parameter includes the temperature of the vehicle, and the interaction module is configured to adjust the temperature of the vehicle based on the location data detected by the detection device.

5. The bio-skin interaction system of claim 3, wherein the range parameter includes the volume of the vehicle system, and the interaction module is configured to adjust the volume of the vehicle system based on the location data detected by the detection device.

6. The bio-skin interaction system of claim 1, wherein the detection device comprises a plurality of pressure detectors distributed below the flexible touchscreen, and each of the plurality of pressure detectors is used to detect a touch on a corresponding surface of the flexible touchscreen.

7. The bio-skin interaction system as described in claim 6, wherein... The sensor module further includes an actuation device, which comprises a plurality of actuators corresponding to the plurality of pressure detectors, and The actuation device is configured to activate one or more corresponding actuators in response to a touch detected by one or more pressure detectors, so as to control the corresponding touched area in the flexible touchscreen to protrude.

8. The bio-skin interaction system of claim 7, wherein the activated one or more actuators are further configured to: If no touch is detected within the threshold time period, the corresponding bump is controlled to return to flatness.

9. The bio-skin interaction system of claim 8, wherein the sensor module further comprises a plurality of light-emitting devices corresponding to the plurality of actuators, and one or more activated actuators are further configured to: Turn on the corresponding light-emitting device in the flexible touchscreen; and If no touch is detected within the threshold time period, the corresponding light-emitting device is turned off.

10. The bio-skin interaction system of claim 1, wherein the flexible touchscreen is disposed on the lower right side of the steering wheel of the vehicle.

11. The bio-skin interaction system of claim 1, wherein the flexible touchscreen is disposed on the armrest of the seat of the vehicle.

12. The bio-skin interaction system as described in claim 1, wherein the interaction module includes a human-machine interface (HMI) module and / or an in-vehicle module.

13. The bio-skin interaction system of claim 1, wherein the detection device is further configured to: The continuous movement of the touch within the flexible touchscreen is detected; and The displacement value of the touch is determined based on the initial position and the ending position of the continuous movement.

14. A vehicle comprising the bio-skin interaction system as claimed in any one of claims 1-13.

15. A bio-skin interaction method for a vehicle, comprising: Recognizes the touch of bio-skin on a flexible touchscreen; The continuous movement of the touch in the flexible touchscreen is detected, and the position data of the touch is determined based on the initial position and the end position of the continuous movement; The location data is converted into corresponding values ​​in the adjustable range parameters of the vehicle system; as well as The vehicle's condition is adjusted according to the corresponding value.

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