Smart seating device and adjustment method for a smart seating device

Abstract

Embodiments of the present application provide a smart seating device and an adjusting method for the smart seating device. The smart seating device comprises a seating and a controller, the seating is provided with a massage assembly, a surface of the seating comprises a gesture detection area corresponding to the massage assembly, the gesture detection area is located on a surface easy to be contacted by a seated person to receive a gesture operation of the seated person, and a pressure sensor is arranged under each gesture detection area, the pressure sensor under each gesture detection area is used to detect pressure information applied to the gesture detection area; for each gesture detection area: the controller is used to determine a gesture operation received by the gesture detection area based on the pressure information detected by the pressure sensor under the gesture detection area, so as to control the massage assembly corresponding to the gesture detection area to perform an action corresponding to the gesture operation according to the gesture operation. The seated person only needs to perform a gesture operation on the gesture detection area with a single hand, and the use experience is good.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of smart seating technology, and more specifically, to a smart seating device and an adjustment method for the smart seating device. Background Technology

[0002] As people's living standards continue to improve and their pursuit of a more comfortable and convenient lifestyle increases, seating is no longer just about basic load-bearing functions. Seating with integrated massage functions is gradually becoming a mainstream demand in various scenarios. Especially in the field of automotive seating, massage functions, as a key feature to improve driving comfort and relieve fatigue during long drives, have gradually spread from high-end luxury models to ordinary family cars, and market demand continues to grow.

[0003] Currently, the massage functions in vehicle seats are primarily controlled via physical buttons or on the infotainment screen. Physical buttons are typically located on the sides of the seat, on the center console, or around the steering wheel, while on-screen buttons are integrated into the infotainment screen's menu. To use the massage function, occupants must either operate the physical buttons or navigate through the massage control menu on the infotainment screen and then press the on-screen buttons.

[0004] However, both methods have obvious drawbacks and safety hazards. Whether operating physical buttons or clicking on the vehicle's screen, both require hand-eye coordination, making the process cumbersome and inconvenient. Especially for the driver, operating physical buttons or clicking on the screen can distract them, easily leading to driving errors and potentially causing traffic accidents, seriously threatening the safety of passengers. Summary of the Invention

[0005] To at least partially address the problems existing in the prior art, according to one aspect of the present invention, a smart seating device is provided. The smart seating device includes a seat and a controller. The seat is provided with multiple massage components configured to massage a person seated on the seat. The surface of the seat includes multiple gesture detection areas corresponding to the multiple massage components. The multiple gesture detection areas are located on a surface easily accessible to the person seated to receive gestures. A pressure sensor is disposed beneath each gesture detection area to detect pressure information applied to that gesture detection area. For each gesture detection area, the controller determines the gesture received by that gesture detection area based on the pressure information detected by the pressure sensor beneath that gesture detection area, and controls the massage component corresponding to that gesture detection area to perform an action corresponding to the gesture.

[0006] For example, each gesture detection area has a positional relationship with its corresponding massage component.

[0007] For example, the positional correlation includes one or more of the following correlations: multiple massage components include a cushion massage component located on the seat cushion of a seat, with a gesture detection area corresponding to the cushion massage component located on the seat cushion; multiple massage components include a cushion massage component located on the seat cushion of a seat, the seat including side wings, the side wings including a left cushion wing and a right cushion wing connected to both sides of the seat cushion, with a gesture detection area corresponding to the cushion massage component located on the left cushion wing and / or the right cushion wing; multiple massage components include a backrest massage component located on the backrest of a seat, with a gesture detection area corresponding to the backrest massage component located on the backrest; multiple massage components include a backrest massage component located on the backrest of a seat, the seat including side wings, the side wings including a left backrest wing and a right backrest wing connected to both sides of the backrest, with a gesture detection area corresponding to the backrest massage component located on the left backrest wing and / or the right backrest wing; and the positional correlation includes the positional correlation of the cushion massage component on the seat cushion. The gesture detection area corresponding to each massage component is located in front of the gesture detection area corresponding to the massage component on the back of the seat; multiple massage components include a cushion massage component located on the seat cushion, which includes a buttock massage component and a leg massage component, with the gesture detection area corresponding to the leg massage component located in front of the gesture detection area corresponding to the buttock massage component; multiple massage components include a backrest massage component located on the back of the seat, which includes a shoulder massage component and a lumbar massage component, with the gesture detection area corresponding to the shoulder massage component located above the gesture detection area corresponding to the lumbar massage component; each massage component forms a corresponding massage area on the surface of the seat, and each gesture detection area is located within the massage area formed by the corresponding massage component, or intersects with the massage area formed by the corresponding massage component, or is located outside the massage area formed by the corresponding massage component.

[0008] For example, the operation intensity of the gesture operation received by each gesture detection area is positively correlated with the massage intensity of the corresponding massage component, wherein: operation intensity includes the force and / or frequency of the gesture operation, and massage intensity includes the force and / or frequency of the massage.

[0009] For example, the surface of the seating includes a supporting surface and a non-supporting surface, with multiple gesture detection areas located on the non-supporting surface, and the supporting surface includes a surface that provides support for the seated person.

[0010] For example, the seating includes side wings with multiple gesture detection areas on the side wings.

[0011] For example, the side wings include a left side wing and a right side wing of the seat cushion connected to both sides of the seat cushion. Multiple massage components include a seat cushion massage component located on the seat cushion. Gesture detection areas corresponding to the seat cushion massage components are located on the left side wing and the right side wing of the seat cushion. The controller is configured to determine a gesture operation received by the gesture detection area based on pressure information detected by a pressure sensor located below the gesture detection area of ​​one of the left side wing and the right side wing of the seat cushion, so as to control the operating state of the seat cushion massage component according to the gesture operation. Furthermore, the controller is configured to determine a gesture operation received by the gesture detection area based on pressure information detected by a pressure sensor located below the gesture detection area of ​​the other of the left side wing and the right side wing of the seat cushion, so as to control the massage mode of the seat cushion massage component according to the gesture operation.

[0012] For example, the side wings include a left backrest wing and a right backrest wing connected to both sides of the backrest of the seat. Multiple massage components include a backrest massage component located on the backrest. Gesture detection areas corresponding to the backrest massage components are located on the left and right backrest wings. The controller is configured to determine a gesture operation received by the gesture detection area based on pressure information detected by a pressure sensor located below the gesture detection area of ​​one of the left and right backrest wings, so as to control the operating state of the backrest massage component according to the gesture operation. Furthermore, based on pressure information detected by a pressure sensor located below the gesture detection area of ​​the other of the left and right backrest wings, the controller is configured to determine a gesture operation received by the gesture detection area, so as to control the massage mode of the backrest massage component according to the gesture operation.

[0013] For example, the pressure sensor is configured as a flexible fiber sensor located or extending below the support surface of the seat, the support surface including a surface that provides support for the seated person, and the flexible fiber sensor is also used to detect the pressure distribution on the support surface.

[0014] Exemplarily, the support surface includes the support surfaces of the seat cushion and the backrest of the seating; the seating includes multiple support airbags, including a hip support airbag located in the seat cushion and / or a back support airbag located in the backrest; the smart seating device further includes an inflation / deflation mechanism connected to the multiple support airbags for adjusting the inflation amount of the multiple support airbags; a controller is used to determine the body type of the seated person based on pressure distribution when the seated person sits on the seating, and to determine a first inflation amount of the multiple support airbags according to the body type; the controller is also used to receive... The controller takes a taste coefficient input by the user and determines a second inflation amount for multiple support airbags based on the taste coefficient, which is associated with the body type of the person currently seated on the seat. The controller is also used to determine the body type of the person currently seated on the seat and whether a taste coefficient associated with the body type of the person currently seated has been received when it is determined that a person is seated on the seat based on the pressure distribution; if the taste coefficient has not been received, the controller controls the multiple support airbags to inflate with a first inflation amount; and if the taste coefficient has been received, the controller controls the multiple support airbags to inflate with a second inflation amount.

[0015] For example, for each gesture detection zone: the controller is used to determine the gesture operation received by the gesture detection zone based on the pressure information detected by the pressure sensor under the gesture detection zone, specifically including: generating a frame difference mean based on the pressure information detected in real time by the pressure sensor under the gesture detection zone; extracting the peak value of the frame difference mean that is greater than or equal to a preset frame difference mean; and determining the gesture operation received by the gesture detection zone based on the peak value.

[0016] According to another aspect of the present invention, an adjustment method for a smart seating device is also provided. The smart seating device includes: a seat, on which a plurality of massage components are disposed, the plurality of massage components being configured to massage a person seated on the seat; the surface of the seat includes a plurality of gesture detection areas corresponding to the plurality of massage components, wherein: the plurality of gesture detection areas are located on a surface easily accessible to the person seated to receive gesture operations from the person seated; for each gesture detection area, the adjustment method includes: detecting pressure information applied to the gesture detection area; determining, based on the pressure information, a gesture operation received by the gesture detection area; and controlling the massage component corresponding to the gesture detection area to perform an action corresponding to the gesture operation according to the gesture operation.

[0017] For example, the seat includes side wings, which include a left side wing and a right side wing connected to both sides of the seat cushion. Multiple massage components include a seat cushion massage component located on the seat cushion. Gesture detection areas corresponding to the seat cushion massage components are located on the left and right side wing of the seat cushion. Detecting pressure information applied to the gesture detection area includes: detecting first pressure information and second pressure information applied to the gesture detection areas on the left and right side wing of the seat cushion, respectively. Determining a gesture operation received by the gesture detection area based on the pressure information includes: determining a first gesture operation received by the gesture detection area on the left side wing of the seat cushion based on the first pressure information, and determining a second gesture operation received by the gesture detection area on the right side wing of the seat cushion based on the second pressure information. Controlling the massage component corresponding to the gesture detection area to perform an action corresponding to the gesture operation according to the gesture operation includes: controlling the operating state of the seat cushion massage component according to one of the first and second gesture operations, and controlling the massage mode of the seat cushion massage component according to the other of the first and second gesture operations.

[0018] For example, the seat includes side wings, which include a left backrest wing and a right backrest wing connected to both sides of the backrest of the seat. Multiple massage components include a backrest massage component located on the backrest. Gesture detection areas corresponding to the backrest massage components are located on the left and right backrest wings. Detecting pressure information applied to the gesture detection area includes: detecting third pressure information and fourth pressure information applied to the gesture detection areas on the left and right backrest wings, respectively. Determining a gesture operation received by the gesture detection area based on the pressure information includes: determining a third gesture operation received by the gesture detection area on the left backrest wing based on the third pressure information, and determining a fourth gesture operation received by the gesture detection area on the right backrest wing based on the fourth pressure information. Controlling the massage component corresponding to the gesture detection area to perform an action corresponding to the gesture operation based on the gesture operation includes: controlling the operating state of the backrest massage component based on one of the third and fourth gesture operations, and controlling the massage mode of the backrest massage component based on the other of the third and fourth gesture operations.

[0019] For example, the seating has a support surface, which includes a surface that provides support for a person sitting down, and the adjustment method further includes: detecting the pressure distribution on the support surface.

[0020] Exemplarily, the support surface includes the support surfaces of the seat cushion and the backrest of a seating arrangement; the seating arrangement includes multiple support airbags, including a hip support airbag located in the seat cushion and / or a back support airbag located in the backrest; detecting the pressure distribution borne by the support surface includes: detecting the pressure distribution borne by the support surfaces of the seat cushion and the backrest; the adjustment method further includes: determining whether there is a seated person based on the pressure distribution; determining the body type of the current seated person based on the pressure distribution; determining whether a taste coefficient corresponding to the body type of the current seated person is stored; if no taste coefficient is stored, determining a first inflation amount of the multiple support airbags based on the body type and controlling the multiple support airbags to inflate at the first inflation amount; if a taste coefficient is stored, determining a second inflation amount of the multiple support airbags based on the taste coefficient and controlling the multiple support airbags to inflate at the second inflation amount.

[0021] For example, determining the gesture operation received by the gesture detection area based on the pressure information includes: generating a frame difference mean based on the real-time detected pressure information; extracting the peak value of the frame difference mean that is greater than or equal to a preset frame difference mean; and determining the gesture operation received by the gesture detection area based on the peak value.

[0022] The intelligent seating device provided in this invention allows the user to control the massage components simply by using one hand to perform gesture operations on the gesture detection area, eliminating the need for eye contact. This makes operation extremely simple and provides a superior user experience. For the driver, this allows them to maintain focus on the road ahead, reducing the likelihood of driver distraction and errors, thus improving driver safety. Furthermore, the gesture operations require minimal effort and no specific posture, minimizing the need for other body parts to coordinate with the gestures, allowing the driver to maintain a comfortable driving posture. The gesture detection area can be positioned anywhere on the seating surface, and various gestures can be performed simultaneously. This provides a high degree of freedom in the placement, actions, and number of massage components operating at the same time, enabling the intelligent seating device to offer superior massage services. Moreover, during massage operation, the user does not need to constantly perform gesture operations on the gesture detection area, allowing them to continue using both hands for driving or other tasks. Therefore, maintaining the massage components' operation does not interfere with other user actions. Furthermore, the user can easily change the massage component's position with just one hand, minimizing the impact on driving and other operations. Additionally, the user doesn't need to control the massage component via voice, ensuring that noisy environments won't affect its operation, and controlling the massage component won't disturb other users. For massage components requiring voice control, the user needs to activate the voice control unit and speak the corresponding phrase before the component can perform the action, which is obviously time-consuming. With this application, the user only needs to perform a very short gesture to control the massage component, significantly increasing efficiency. Moreover, the smart seating device eliminates the need for physical buttons for controlling the massage component or on the vehicle's infotainment screen.

[0023] A series of simplified concepts are introduced in the description of the invention, which will be further explained in detail in the detailed description section. This description is not intended to limit the key features and essential technical features of the claimed technical solution, nor is it intended to determine the scope of protection of the claimed technical solution.

[0024] The advantages and features of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Attached Figure Description

[0025] The following figures are included as part of this invention for understanding its principles. The figures illustrate embodiments of the invention and their descriptions, serving to explain the principles of the invention. In the figures,

[0026] Figure 1A perspective view of an intelligent seating device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the working framework of the intelligent seating device is shown.

[0028] Figure 3 This is a top view schematic diagram of a flexible fiber sensor according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 4 A waveform diagram of the average frame difference of the gesture detection area on the backrest according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

[0030] Figure 5 A waveform diagram of the mean frame difference of the gesture detection area on a cushion according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

[0031] Figure 6 A perspective view of an intelligent seating device according to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

[0032] Figure 7 A flowchart illustrating an adjustment method for a smart seating device according to a first exemplary embodiment of the present invention; and

[0033] Figure 8 A flowchart illustrating an adjustment method for a smart seating device according to a second exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

[0034] The above figures include the following reference numerals:

[0035] 100. Seating; 101. Supporting surface; 102. Non-supporting surface; 110. Seat cushion; 120. Backrest; 121. Shoulder area; 122. Lumbar area; 130. Side wing; 131. Left side wing of seat cushion; 132. Right side wing of seat cushion; 133. Left side wing of backrest; 134. Right side wing of backrest; 200. Pressure sensor; 210. First electrode; 220. Second electrode; 230. Piezoresistive sensing layer; 240. Flexible substrate; 250. Intersection point; 260, Intersection point; 300, Massage component; 310, Seat cushion massage component; 311, Hip massage component; 312, Leg massage component; 320, Backrest massage component; 321, Shoulder massage component; 322, Waist massage component; 400, Inflation / depression mechanism; 500, Controller; 600, Interactive device; 700, Support airbag; 710, Hip support airbag; 720, Backrest support airbag; 730, Leg support airbag. Detailed Implementation

[0036] In the following description, numerous details are provided to enable a thorough understanding of the invention. However, those skilled in the art will appreciate that the following description merely illustrates preferred embodiments of the invention, and that the invention can be practiced without one or more of these details. Furthermore, to avoid obscuring the invention, some technical features well-known in the art have not been described in detail.

[0037] According to one aspect of the present invention, a smart seating device is provided. The smart seating device can be applied to any suitable scenario, such as inside a vehicle or indoors. The smart seating device may include car seats, gaming chairs, ergonomic chairs, or smart sofas, etc. According to another aspect of the present invention, an adjustment method for the smart seating device is also provided. The smart seating device and the adjustment method for the smart seating device according to embodiments of the present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0038] like Figures 1 to 2 As shown, the smart seating device may include a seat 100 and a controller 500.

[0039] The seat 100 can be used for human seating; the person sitting on the seat 100 will be referred to as the seat user below. The seat 100 may be equipped with multiple massage components 300, such as two, three, or more. Figure 1 The general locations of multiple massage components 300 are shown by elliptical dashed lines. The massage components 300 can be configured to massage a person seated on the seat 100. The massage components 300 can include various types of massage components known in the art or likely to emerge in the future, such as pneumatic massage components (e.g., massage airbags) or mechanical massage components. The massage components 300 can be located below the surface of the seat 100 for massaging a person seated on the seat 100.

[0040] The surface of the seating 100 may include multiple gesture detection areas. These gesture detection areas may correspond to the aforementioned massage components 300. For example, these gesture detection areas may correspond one-to-one with the aforementioned massage components 300; or, a portion of the multiple gesture detection areas may correspond to one massage component 300. The gesture detection areas may be located on surfaces easily accessible to the seated person to receive their gestures. "Easily accessible surfaces" refers to surfaces of the seating 100 that are readily accessible to the hands, elbows, or held objects of the seated person without affecting their normal operation, such as the surfaces of the seat cushion 100, backrest 120, or side wings 130 of the seating 100. The gestures are typically pre-defined. Different gestures represent different operations performed on the corresponding massage components 300. This type of seating 100 is particularly suitable for vehicles, allowing the driver to perform pre-defined gestures on the various gesture detection areas without affecting their driving. A pressure sensor 200 may be installed beneath each gesture detection area. The pressure sensor 200 can be located below the surface of the seat 100 and above the massage component 300. Exemplarily, the pressure sensors 200 under different gesture detection areas can be independent of each other. Exemplarily, at least some of the pressure sensors 200 under gesture detection areas can also be connected as a whole. The pressure sensor 200 under each gesture detection area can be used to detect pressure information applied to that gesture detection area. When a seated person performs a gesture operation on the gesture detection area with their hand, the pressure sensor 200 can detect the pressure information generated by the gesture operation. The pressure information can include pressure values ​​at multiple locations, etc. Of course, the seated person can also perform a prescribed gesture operation in the gesture detection area by holding an object or using their elbow.

[0041] The pressure sensor 200 can employ various types of pressure sensors known in the art or likely to emerge in the future, including but not limited to thin-film sensors or flexible fiber sensors. The flexible fiber sensor can include any suitable flexible fiber sensor such as a piezoresistive flexible fiber sensor, a capacitive flexible fiber sensor, or a piezoelectric flexible fiber sensor. Figure 3As shown, the flexible fiber sensor may include a first electrode 210, a second electrode 220, and a piezoresistive sensing layer 230. The piezoresistive sensing layer 230 may have a portion located between the first electrode 210 and the second electrode 220, such that the first electrode 210 and the second electrode 220 intersect within the piezoresistive sensing layer 230, forming an intersection point 250 (i.e., a detection point for detecting pressure information) within the piezoresistive sensing layer 230. When a seated person performs a gesture operation on the gesture detection area, the pressure generated by this gesture operation can be transmitted through the surface layer of the seat 100 to the piezoresistive sensing layer 230, causing a change in the resistance of the piezoresistive sensing layer 230. Specifically, when the pressure value increases, the resistance of the piezoresistive sensing layer 230 decreases; conversely, when the pressure value decreases, the resistance of the piezoresistive sensing layer 230 increases. Thus, by detecting the resistance of the piezoresistive sensing layer 230, the pressure value can be reflected. The controller 500 can send an excitation signal to the first electrode 210 and receive a sensing signal returned by the second electrode 220. Since the resistance of the piezoresistive sensing layer 230 changes with the pressure value, the pressure value at the intersection 250 can be detected by acquiring the sensing signal returned by the second electrode 220.

[0042] Flexible fiber sensors can be manufactured in various ways. Exemplarily, a flexible fiber sensor can have a "sandwich" multilayer composite structure. A typical manufacturing method for this flexible fiber sensor is as follows: first, a first electrode 210, a second electrode 220, and a piezoresistive sensing layer 230 are prepared separately; then, these three material layers are precisely aligned and assembled together by lamination, hot pressing, or adhesive bonding. Exemplarily, the flexible fiber sensor may also include a flexible substrate 240. Exemplarily, the first electrode 210, the second electrode 220, and the piezoresistive sensing layer 230 can be directly woven together with the flexible substrate 240 using a double-needle bed knitting machine. The flexible substrate 240 can be thin, insulating, and flexible. The flexible substrate 240 can be made of a flexible, thin, nonwoven material, such as nonwoven fabric, formed by mechanical, thermal, and / or chemical reinforcement. Optionally, the flexible substrate 240 can be made of a flexible, thin material produced by textile processes such as knitting and / or weaving. The flexible substrate 240 can serve as an insulating substrate for the flexible fiber sensor. Furthermore, the flexible substrate 240 can provide structural support for the first electrode 210, the second electrode 220, and the piezoresistive sensing layer 230. The first electrode 210 and the second electrode 220 can be formed on the flexible substrate 240 using a textile process. The textile process, as used herein and hereinafter, can include any suitable textile process such as weaving and / or embroidery. The weaving process can include one or more of knitting and weaving. The piezoresistive sensing layer 230 can be formed on the flexible substrate 240 using a textile process.

[0043] Flexible fiber sensors possess excellent flexibility and breathability, resulting in strong bending, stretching, and deformation capabilities; for example, the minimum folding radius can be less than 0.2 mm. They can naturally conform to the complex curves of the seating 100, much like clothing, minimizing wrinkles during installation and use, and thus reducing discomfort for the user. Furthermore, flexible fiber sensors are less susceptible to damage from bending, compression, and changes in environmental temperature and humidity over long-term use, reducing the likelihood of material stress relaxation and aging, thus exhibiting good durability. Additionally, due to their breathability and comfort, flexible fiber sensors minimize obstruction of airflow within the seating 100, thus having minimal impact on the seating 100's ventilation, heating, and other comfort functions. Moreover, flexible fiber sensors can be easily processed into openings 260 through weaving or other methods. These openings 260 correspond to ventilation holes within the seating 100, allowing airflow to pass smoothly through both the ventilation holes and the openings 260, further minimizing the impact of the flexible fiber sensors on the seating 100's ventilation function. For the reasons mentioned above, flexible fiber sensors can be laid over a large area within the seat 100 and have a high density of intersections 250 without significantly affecting the user or the functionality of the seat 100 itself. This allows the flexible fiber sensors to have both a large area for detecting pressure information and a high density of pressure information, effectively ensuring the logic judgment and precise control of the controller 500. Furthermore, since the flexible fiber sensors can be sewn onto the surface fabric of the seat 100, their position relative to the seat 100 can be accurately located, and the massage component 300 can precisely execute corresponding actions based on the detected pressure information. Smart seating devices using flexible fiber sensors exhibit high batch consistency.

[0044] For example, the sampling frequency of the flexible fiber sensor can be no less than 13Hz. The flexible fiber sensor can detect high-frequency pressure information, providing a good basis for the controller 500 to determine gesture operations. The flexible fiber sensor can withstand 200,000 impacts of 3 MPa and automatically rebounds after long-term use, thus eliminating the need for secondary calibration, meeting automotive-grade durability requirements, and therefore can be applied to vehicles.

[0045] The controller 500 can be electrically connected to the pressure sensor 200 and the massage component 300. The controller 500 can be constructed using electronic components such as timers, comparators, registers, and digital logic circuits, or implemented using processor chips such as microcontrollers, microprocessors, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), digital signal processors (DSPs), field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs), programmable logic arrays (PLAs), and application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs) and their peripheral circuits.

[0046] Pressure information detected by the pressure sensors 200 in each gesture detection zone can be transmitted to the controller 500. For each gesture detection zone: the controller 500 can determine the gesture operation received by that gesture detection zone based on the pressure information detected by the pressure sensors 200 below that gesture detection zone, and control the massage component 300 corresponding to that gesture operation to perform the action corresponding to that gesture operation. The gesture detection zones and massage components 300 are corresponding, and each gesture operation received by each gesture detection zone is directed to a corresponding massage component 300. Different massage components 300 can be located in different areas of the seat to massage different parts of the seated person. As needed, the massaged parts may include one or more of the shoulders, waist, hips, legs, etc. One massage component 300 can be provided for each part. Optionally, two massage components 300 can be provided for each of the aforementioned parts, one on the left and one on the right, to provide a more refined massage to the seated person.

[0047] Performing different gesture operations within the same gesture detection area allows for different controls on the massage component 300 corresponding to that area. In some embodiments, the type of gesture operation can be defined from one or more perspectives, such as pressure value, pressure area, pressure application frequency, pressure trajectory, or pressure pattern. For example, different gesture operations can apply different pressure values ​​to the gesture detection area, such as light pressure, medium pressure, and heavy pressure. For example, different gesture operations can generate different pressure areas in the gesture detection area, such as a small pressure area generated by a single-finger tap, a medium pressure area generated by a three-finger tap, and a large pressure area generated by a palm slap. For example, different gesture operations can include performing slapping at different frequencies in the gesture detection area, such as low-frequency slapping, medium-frequency slapping, and high-frequency slapping. For example, different gesture operations can draw different pressure trajectories on the gesture detection area, such as a straight pressure trajectory, a hook-shaped pressure trajectory, and a circular pressure trajectory. Furthermore, the aforementioned pressure pattern is defined as being caused by different types of gesture operations, which can include slapping, kneading, rubbing, etc. Different types of hand gestures may generate pressure information with different pressure characteristics. By identifying these pressure characteristics, it is possible to determine which type of hand gesture the gesture detection area is receiving. Hand gestures from different categories can also be superimposed to form new gestures, such as light, low-frequency tapping or heavy palm tapping.

[0048] The controller 500 can store control commands corresponding to each type of gesture operation for each gesture detection area. The controller 500 can determine the type of gesture operation received by each gesture detection area based on the pressure information received. If the gesture operation has a corresponding control command, the controller 500 sends the control command to the massage component 300 corresponding to that gesture detection area, thereby controlling the massage component 300 to perform the corresponding action.

[0049] In some embodiments, the actions of the massage component 300 can be categorized according to operating state, massage mode (including massage intensity, massage frequency, and / or massage method), etc. For example, the actions of the massage component 300 can be divided into starting massage and stopping massage according to operating state. For example, the actions of the massage component 300 can be divided into light massage, medium massage, and heavy massage according to massage intensity. For example, the actions of the massage component 300 can be divided into low-frequency massage, medium-frequency massage, and high-frequency massage according to massage frequency. For example, the actions of the massage component 300 can be divided into wave-like massage, acupressure massage, and kneading massage according to massage method. For example, each operating state of the massage component 300 can correspond to a different gesture operation. For example, one gesture operation can be used to start the massage component 300, and another gesture operation can be used to stop the massage component 300. For example, the operating state of the massage component 300 can be switched by multiple identical gesture operations. For example, when the massage component 300 is stopped, the controller 500 can control the massage component 300 to start massage based on a gesture operation. During the operation of the massage component 300, the controller 500 can control the massage component 300 to turn off the massage based on the same gesture operation.

[0050] For different massage components 300, the same type of gesture operation can be performed in their respective gesture detection areas to control the corresponding massage component 300 to perform the same action, thereby reducing the user's learning cost. For example, for all massage components 300, performing the same type of gesture operation in the corresponding gesture detection area will start the massage.

[0051] Alternatively, different gestures can be used to control different massage components 300 to perform the same action. For example, for the cushion massage component 310 on the seat cushion 110 of the seat 100, drawing a three-finger pressure trajectory in its corresponding gesture detection area can control the cushion massage component 310 to perform a light massage; while for the backrest massage component 320 on the backrest 120 of the seat 100, drawing a three-finger pressure trajectory in its corresponding gesture detection area can control the backrest massage component 320 to perform a medium massage.

[0052] See Figure 1The surface of the seating 100 may include a supporting surface 101 and a non-supporting surface 102. The supporting surface 101 may include a surface that provides support to the seated person, whose body (e.g., buttocks) typically comes into prolonged or frequent contact with the supporting surface 101 when seated on the seating 100. The supporting surface 101 may include, for example, the upper surface of the seat cushion 110 and the front surface of the backrest 120. The seated person's body may rest on the supporting surface 101. The non-supporting surface 102 may include a surface that does not require support to the seated person, whose body does not frequently come into contact with the non-supporting surface 102 when seated on the seating 100. The non-supporting surface 102 may include, for example, the lower surface of the seat cushion 110, the left side surface of the left side wing 131 of the seat cushion, and the right side surface of the right side wing 132 of the seat cushion. The left side wing 131 and the right side wing 132 of the seat cushion may be connected to the left and right sides of the seat cushion 110, respectively. A gesture detection area may be located on the non-supporting surface 102.

[0053] Because the structures of the hands and other body parts of the seated person differ, the pressure information they generate on the support surface 101 contains different characteristic data. Therefore, the controller 500 can distinguish between hand gestures and the pressure information applied to the gesture detection area by the seated person's body movement, thus accurately identifying hand gestures. Therefore, even if the gesture detection area is located on the support surface 101, the seated person can still control the massage component 300 to perform corresponding actions through hand gestures. Furthermore, for smart seating devices applied to vehicles, the controller 500 can filter out noise caused by pressure changes in body parts due to vehicle vibrations, speed bumps, etc., thus accurately distinguishing hand gestures. For the above two situations, a "hand gesture" can be clearly defined as a high-frequency pulse signal with a sudden change in pressure peak value and a rate of change (dP / dt) exceeding a set threshold at a detection point in a local area within a specific time window (e.g., 0.5s). This effectively distinguishes "hand gestures" from "global or low-frequency pressure fluctuations caused by the seated person's body movement or the vehicle passing speed bumps," avoiding false triggering.

[0054] In practical applications, when a user needs massage from the massage component 300 due to fatigue in a certain part of their body, they can perform a prescribed gesture operation using only one hand on the gesture detection area corresponding to the massage component 300, while the other hand can be used for driving or other operations. The pressure sensor 200 under the gesture detection area can receive pressure information, and the controller 500 can determine the gesture operation received by the gesture detection area based on the pressure information, thereby controlling the corresponding massage component 300 to perform the corresponding action to massage that part of the user's body. During the massage, if the user needs to change the action of the massage component 300, they can perform the prescribed gesture operation again on the gesture detection area using only one hand. Different massage components 300 can operate independently of each other. Therefore, while one massage component 300 is running, the user can also perform a prescribed gesture operation using only one hand on the gesture detection area corresponding to another massage component 300, and the controller 500 can control the corresponding massage component 300 to perform the corresponding action to massage multiple parts of the user's body.

[0055] In solutions that use buttons (including physical buttons and in-vehicle screen buttons) to operate massage components, the size of the components where the buttons are located (such as the center console where physical buttons are located or the in-vehicle screen where in-vehicle screen buttons are located) is limited, and the buttons themselves may be relatively small. Furthermore, if multiple massage components need to be operated separately (including operating status, switching massage modes, etc.), multi-level operations may be required, such as first selecting the massage component to be controlled, and then selecting the operation to be performed on that component. This forces the user to visually locate the corresponding button before they can operate it to control the corresponding massage component to perform the corresponding action.

[0056] The gesture detection area of ​​this application is correspondingly set with the massage component 300, and each gesture detection area controls the corresponding massage component 300, thus eliminating the need for multi-level operations. Furthermore, the gesture detection area of ​​this application can be located on the surface of the seat 100. Since the surface of the seat 100 can have a relatively large area, it is possible to set the gesture detection area to be sufficiently large. In this way, the person sitting down can easily contact the target gesture detection area using only their hands or other body parts, without the need for hand-eye coordination. Different types of gesture operations can be designed based on the design area of ​​the gesture detection area, and the two can be related. For example, for a larger gesture detection area, gesture operations can draw pressure trajectories on the gesture detection area, such as the aforementioned straight pressure trajectory, hook-shaped pressure trajectory, and circular pressure trajectory. For a smaller gesture detection area, due to size limitations, it is not convenient to draw pressure trajectories on the gesture detection area; this gesture detection area can receive different forms of gesture operations such as patting, kneading, and rubbing.

[0057] In summary, the intelligent seating device provided by this invention allows the user to control the massage component 300 simply by performing a gesture operation with one hand on the gesture detection area, eliminating the need for eye contact. This makes operation extremely simple and provides a superior user experience. Consequently, for the driver, their eyes can remain focused on the scene ahead, reducing the likelihood of driver distraction and operational errors, thus improving driver safety. Furthermore, the gesture operation requires minimal effort and no specific posture, minimizing the need for other body parts to coordinate with the gestures, allowing the driver to maintain a comfortable driving posture. Additionally, the gesture detection area can be positioned anywhere suitable on the surface of the seating 100, and various gesture operations are possible. Therefore, the position of the massage component 300, the massage actions, and the number of simultaneously operating massage components 300 offer a high degree of freedom, providing a foundation for the intelligent seating device to offer superior massage services to the user. Furthermore, during the operation of the massage component 300, the user does not need to constantly perform gesture operations on the gesture detection area, allowing them to continue using both hands for tasks such as driving. Therefore, maintaining the operation of the massage component 300 will not affect other operations. Additionally, changing the movement of the massage component 300 only requires one-handed operation, with minimal impact on driving and other operations. Moreover, the user does not need to control the massage component 300 via voice, ensuring that noisy environments will not affect its control, and controlling the massage component 300 will not disturb other users' rest. For massage components requiring voice control, the user needs to activate the voice control component and speak the corresponding phrase before the massage component can perform the corresponding action, which obviously takes a considerable amount of time. In contrast, with this application, the user only needs to perform a gesture operation in a very short time to control the massage component 300 to perform the corresponding action, making it significantly more efficient. Furthermore, the smart seating device does not require physical buttons for controlling the massage component 300 or buttons on the vehicle's infotainment screen.

[0058] For example, each gesture detection area can be positionally correlated with its corresponding massage component 300. For instance, the upper gesture detection area can correspond to the upper massage component 300, and the front gesture detection area can correspond to the front massage component 300. Since the massage component 300 needs to massage the seated person, its position must directly correspond to the part of the seated person's body that is uncomfortable. Therefore, positioning the gesture detection area with its corresponding massage component 300 ensures that the gesture detection area is positionally correlated with the part of the seated person's body that is uncomfortable. When a part of the seated person's body is uncomfortable, because the position of the gesture detection area is related to the uncomfortable part, the seated person can instinctively perform a gesture operation on the gesture detection area corresponding to the massage component 300, without needing to think too much about the position of the gesture detection area. In this way, the smart seating device allows the seated person to interact naturally based on human intuition, reducing the learning cost for the seated person.

[0059] For example, location correlation may include one or more of the following correlations.

[0060] Firstly, the multiple massage components 300 may include a cushion massage component 310. The cushion massage component 310 may be located on the cushion 110 of the seating 100. The cushion massage component 310 can be used to massage body parts (e.g., buttocks and / or legs) of the seated person that come into contact with the cushion 110. A gesture detection area corresponding to the cushion massage component 310 may be located on the cushion 110. Thus, when the seated person needs to massage a body part on the cushion 110, they can intuitively perform a gesture operation on the gesture detection area on the cushion 110, thereby making the position of the gesture detection area more intuitive for the seated person.

[0061] Secondly, the seat 100 may include side wings 130. Side wings 130 may include a left side wing 131 and a right side wing 132 of the seat cushion. The left side wing 131 and the right side wing 132 of the seat cushion may be connected to both sides of the seat cushion 110. A gesture detection area corresponding to the seat cushion massage assembly 310 may be located on the left side wing 131 and / or the right side wing 132 of the seat cushion. Thus, when a person needs to massage a part of their body on the seat cushion 110, they can intuitively perform gesture operations on the gesture detection area on the left side wing 131 and / or the right side wing 132 of the seat cushion, thereby making the position of the gesture detection area more intuitive for the person sitting on the seat.

[0062] Third, the multiple massage components 300 may include a backrest massage component 320. The backrest massage component 320 may be located on the backrest 120 of the seat 100. The backrest massage component 320 can be used to massage body parts (e.g., shoulders and / or lower back) of the seated person that are in contact with the backrest 120. A gesture detection area corresponding to the backrest massage component 320 may be located on the backrest 120. Thus, when the seated person needs to massage a body part on the backrest 120, they can intuitively perform a gesture operation on the gesture detection area on the backrest 120, thereby making the position of the gesture detection area more intuitive for the seated person.

[0063] Fourth, the seating 100 may include side wings 130. Side wings 130 may include a left backrest wing 133 and a right backrest wing 134. The left backrest wing 133 and the right backrest wing 134 may be connected to both sides of the backrest 120. A gesture detection area corresponding to the backrest massage assembly 320 may be located on the left backrest wing 133 and / or the right backrest wing 134. Thus, when a seated person needs to massage a body part on the backrest 120, they can intuitively perform gesture operations on the gesture detection area on the left backrest wing 133 and / or the right backrest wing 134, thereby making the position of the gesture detection area more intuitive for the seated person.

[0064] Fifth, the gesture detection area corresponding to the massage component 300 (i.e., the cushion massage component 310) on the seat cushion 110 of the seat 100 can be located in front of the gesture detection area corresponding to the massage component 300 (i.e., the backrest massage component 320) on the backrest 120 of the seat 100. Since the seat cushion 110 itself is located in front of the backrest 120, the body part of the person sitting on the seat cushion 110 must be in front of the body part of the person sitting on the backrest 120. Therefore, the front-back relationship of the two gesture detection areas can correspond to the front-back relationship of the body part of the person sitting on the seat cushion 110 and the body part of the person sitting on the backrest 120, so that the position of the gesture detection area can better match the intuition of the person sitting on the seat cushion 110.

[0065] Sixth, the seat massage component 310 may include a buttock massage component 311 and a leg massage component 312. The buttock massage component 311 can be used to massage the buttocks of the seated person. The leg massage component 312 can be used to massage the legs of the seated person. Obviously, the legs of the seated person are located in front of the buttocks. The gesture detection area corresponding to the leg massage component 312 can be located in front of the gesture detection area corresponding to the buttock massage component 311. Therefore, the front-back relationship of these two gesture detection areas can correspond to the front-back relationship of the seated person's legs and buttocks, so that the position of the gesture detection area can be more in line with the seated person's intuition.

[0066] Seventh, the backrest massage component 320 may include a shoulder massage component 321 and a lumbar massage component 322. The shoulder massage component 321 can be used to massage the shoulders of the seated person. The lumbar massage component 322 can be used to massage the lower back of the seated person. Obviously, the shoulders of the seated person are located above the lower back. The gesture detection area corresponding to the shoulder massage component 321 can be located above the gesture detection area corresponding to the lower back of the seated person. Therefore, the front-back relationship of these two gesture detection areas can correspond to the vertical relationship of the shoulders and lower back of the seated person, so that the position of the gesture detection area can better match the intuition of the seated person.

[0067] Eighth, each massage component 300 can form a corresponding massage area on the surface of the seat 100. The massage component 300 can massage the body parts of the seated person that are in contact with the massage area. Each gesture detection area can be located within the massage area formed by the corresponding massage component 300, or intersect with the massage area formed by the corresponding massage component 300, or be located outside the massage area formed by the corresponding massage component 300. In this way, the gesture detection area and the massage area are relatively close. When a part of the seated person's body is uncomfortable, they can instinctively perform gesture operations on the gesture detection area around that part of their body, thereby realizing the instinctive operation of "pressing where it hurts," which greatly improves the user experience.

[0068] For example, the intensity of the gesture operation received by each gesture detection area can be positively correlated with the massage intensity of the corresponding massage component 300, wherein: the operation intensity can include the force and / or frequency of the gesture operation, and the massage intensity can include the force and / or frequency of the massage. For example, when the seated person performs a light pressure gesture operation on the gesture detection area, the massage component 300 can perform a light massage; when the seated person performs a medium pressure gesture operation on the gesture detection area, the massage component 300 can perform a medium massage. For example, when the seated person performs a low-frequency pressure gesture operation on the gesture detection area, the massage component 300 can perform a low-frequency massage; when the seated person performs a medium-frequency pressure gesture operation on the gesture detection area, the massage component 300 can perform a medium-frequency massage. In this way, the massage intensity of the massage component 300 can correspond to the intensity of the gesture operation performed by the seated person, thereby allowing the seated person to instinctively control the massage component 300, greatly improving the user experience.

[0069] For example, the gesture detection areas can be located on the non-support surface 102. Since the body of the person sitting on the seat 100 does not usually press against the non-support surface 102, by placing multiple gesture detection areas on the non-support surface 102, the person will only actively contact and perform gesture operations on the gesture detection areas when they actually want to control the massage component 300, thereby further avoiding accidental touches on the gesture detection areas. Furthermore, when the person sits on the seat 100, their body parts are usually already pressed against the support surface 101. If multiple gesture detection areas are located on the support surface 101, the body parts pressed against the support surface 101 need to move to make room for the gesture operation when performing a gesture operation. However, by placing multiple gesture detection areas on the non-support surface 102, the body parts pressed against the support surface 101 do not need to move, thus improving operational comfort.

[0070] For example, such as Figure 1 As shown, the seating 100 may include side wings 130. Multiple gesture detection areas may be located on the side wings 130. The side wings 130 may be positioned on the left or right sides of the seating 100, thus reducing the distance between the gesture detection areas and the seated person's hands, making it easier for them to access them. When the gesture detection area is located on the left side of the seating 100, the seated person can perform gesture operations with their left hand; when the gesture detection area is located on the right side of the seating 100, the seated person can perform gesture operations with their right hand.

[0071] For example, such as Figure 1 As shown, the gesture detection area corresponding to the seat massage assembly 310 can be located on the left wing 131 and the right wing 132 of the seat cushion. The controller 500 can determine the gesture operation received by the gesture detection area based on pressure information detected by the pressure sensor 200 located below the gesture detection area on one of the left wing 131 and the right wing 132 of the seat cushion, and control the operating state of the seat massage assembly 310 (including starting and stopping massage) according to the gesture operation. Furthermore, the controller 500 can determine the gesture operation received by the gesture detection area based on pressure information detected by the pressure sensor 200 located below the gesture detection area on the other wing 131 and the right wing 132 of the seat cushion, and control the massage mode of the seat massage assembly 310 according to the gesture operation. For example, when a user performs a gesture operation on the gesture detection area on the left wing 131 of the seat cushion, the controller 500 can control the massage mode of the seat cushion massage component 310; when a user performs a gesture operation on the gesture detection area on the right wing 132 of the seat cushion, the controller 500 can control the operating state of the seat cushion massage component 310. With this configuration, the user can perform gesture operations on the corresponding gesture detection area according to their needs for the seat cushion massage component 310, thus reducing the likelihood of operational errors.

[0072] In embodiments where the seat massage assembly 310 includes a buttock massage assembly 311 and a leg massage assembly 312, the controller 500 can determine the gesture operation received by the gesture detection area based on pressure information detected by a pressure sensor 200 located below the gesture detection area corresponding to the buttock massage assembly 311 on one of the left wing 131 and the right wing 132 of the seat cushion, so as to control the operating state of the buttock massage assembly 311 (including starting and stopping massage) according to the gesture operation. Furthermore, the controller 500 can determine the gesture operation received by the gesture detection area based on pressure information detected by a pressure sensor 200 located below the gesture detection area corresponding to the buttock massage assembly 311 on the other of the left wing 131 and the right wing 132 of the seat cushion, so as to control the massage mode of the buttock massage assembly 311 according to the gesture operation. The controller 500 can determine the gesture operation received by the gesture detection area based on pressure information detected by the pressure sensor 200 located under the gesture detection area corresponding to the leg massage component 312 on one of the left wing 131 and the right wing 132 of the seat cushion, so as to control the operating state (including starting and stopping massage) of the leg massage component 312 according to the gesture operation. Furthermore, the controller 500 can determine the gesture operation received by the gesture detection area based on pressure information detected by the pressure sensor 200 located under the gesture detection area corresponding to the leg massage component 312 on the other wing 131 and the right wing 132 of the seat cushion, so as to control the massage mode of the leg massage component 312 according to the gesture operation.

[0073] For example, such as Figure 1As shown, the gesture detection area corresponding to the backrest massage assembly 320 can be located on the left side wing 133 and the right side wing 134 of the backrest. The controller 500 can determine the gesture operation received by the gesture detection area based on pressure information detected by the pressure sensor 200 located under the gesture detection area of ​​one of the left side wing 133 and the right side wing 134 of the backrest, and control the operating state of the backrest massage assembly 320 (including starting and stopping massage) according to the gesture operation. Furthermore, the controller 500 can determine the gesture operation received by the gesture detection area based on pressure information detected by the pressure sensor 200 located under the gesture detection area of ​​the other side of the backrest, and control the massage mode of the backrest massage assembly 320 according to the gesture operation. For example, when a seated person performs a gesture operation on the gesture detection area on the left wing 133 of the backrest, the controller 500 can control the massage mode of the backrest massage component 320; when a seated person performs a gesture operation on the gesture detection area on the right wing 134 of the backrest, the controller 500 can control the operating state of the backrest massage component 320. With this configuration, the seated person can perform gesture operations on the corresponding gesture detection area according to their needs for the backrest massage component 320, thus reducing the likelihood of operational errors.

[0074] In embodiments where the backrest massage assembly 320 includes a shoulder massage assembly 321 and a lumbar massage assembly 322, the controller 500 can determine the gesture operation received by the gesture detection area based on pressure information detected by a pressure sensor 200 located below the gesture detection area corresponding to the shoulder massage assembly 321 on one of the left and right backrest wings 133 and 134, so as to control the operating state (including starting and stopping massage) of the shoulder massage assembly 321 according to the gesture operation. Furthermore, the controller 500 can determine the gesture operation received by the gesture detection area based on pressure information detected by a pressure sensor 200 located below the gesture detection area corresponding to the shoulder massage assembly 321 on the other of the left and right backrest wings 133 and 134, so as to control the massage mode of the shoulder massage assembly 321 according to the gesture operation. The controller 500 can determine the gesture operation received by the gesture detection area based on pressure information detected by the pressure sensor 200 located below the gesture detection area corresponding to the lumbar massage component 322 on one of the left and right wings of the backrest 133 and 134, so as to control the operating state (including starting and stopping massage) of the lumbar massage component 322 according to the gesture operation. Furthermore, the controller 500 can determine the gesture operation received by the gesture detection area based on pressure information detected by the pressure sensor 200 located below the gesture detection area corresponding to the lumbar massage component 322 on the other of the left and right wings of the backrest 133 and 134, so as to control the massage mode of the lumbar massage component 322 according to the gesture operation.

[0075] Exemplarily, the left wing 131 of the seat cushion may include a first left side surface, a first right side surface, and a first upper surface. The first left side surface may be located to the left of the first right side surface. The first left side surface may face away from the seated person. The first right side surface may face the seated person. The first upper surface may be connected between the first left side surface and the first right side surface and face outwards from the seat 100. The first right side surface may be a support surface 101. The first left side surface and the first upper surface may be non-support surfaces 102. For a gesture detection area located on the left wing 131 of the seat cushion, the gesture detection area may be located on the first left side surface and / or the first upper surface.

[0076] Exemplarily, the right side wing 132 of the seat cushion may include a second left side surface, a second right side surface, and a second upper surface. The second left side surface may be located to the left of the second right side surface. The second left side surface may face the seated person. The second right side surface may face away from the seated person. The second upper surface may be connected between the second left side surface and the second right side surface and face outwards from the seat 100. The second left side surface may be a support surface 101. The second right side surface and the second upper surface may be non-support surfaces 102. For a gesture detection area located on the right side wing 132 of the seat cushion, the gesture detection area may be located on the second right side surface and / or the second upper surface.

[0077] Exemplarily, the left backrest wing 133 may include a third left surface, a third right surface, and a third front surface. The third left surface may be located to the left of the third right surface. The third left surface may face away from the seated person. The third right surface may face the seated person. The third front surface may be connected between the third left surface and the third right surface and face outwards from the seat 100. The third right surface may be a support surface 101. The third left surface and the third front surface may be non-support surfaces 102. For a gesture detection area located on the left backrest wing 133, the gesture detection area may be located on the third left surface and / or the third front surface.

[0078] Exemplarily, the right backrest wing 134 may include a fourth left side surface, a fourth right side surface, and a fourth front surface. The fourth left side surface may be located to the left of the fourth right side surface. The fourth left side surface may face the seated person. The fourth right side surface may face away from the seated person. The fourth front surface may be connected between the fourth left side surface and the fourth right side surface and face outwards from the seat 100. The fourth left side surface may be a support surface 101. The fourth right side surface and the fourth front surface may be non-support surfaces 102. For a gesture detection area located on the right backrest wing 134, the gesture detection area may be located on the fourth right side surface and / or the fourth front surface.

[0079] For example, for each gesture detection area: the controller 500 can use pressure information detected in real time by the pressure sensor 200 below the gesture detection area, and determine the gesture operation received by the gesture detection area based on the pressure information. In some embodiments, the controller 500 can generate a frame difference mean based on the pressure information detected in real time by the pressure sensor 200; then it can extract the peak value of the frame difference mean that is greater than or equal to a preset frame difference mean; and then it can determine the gesture operation received by the gesture detection area based on the peak value. This prevents invalid low-value interference and improves the accuracy and reliability of the data.

[0080] by Figure 4 and Figure 5 The working principle of the smart seating device is described using the waveform diagram shown as an example. In the diagram: the horizontal axis represents time, and the vertical axis represents the frame difference mean, with a preset frame difference mean of 20. The pressure sensor 200 can detect pressure information in real time. Then, the controller 500 can generate the frame difference mean based on the real-time pressure information. The controller 500 can then extract the peak values ​​of the frame difference mean that are greater than or equal to the preset frame difference mean. The controller 500 can then calculate the frequency of the peak values. When the peak frequency matches the control command corresponding to the gesture operation, the gesture operation can be determined, and the massage component 300 can be controlled to perform the corresponding action. Optionally, the smart seating device may also include an interactive device 600. The controller 500 can be electrically connected to the interactive device 600. The interactive device 600 may include a vehicle's infotainment screen and / or a mobile phone, etc. The controller 500 can generate the waveform diagram shown in the figure based on the frame difference mean for display by the interactive device 600.

[0081] For example, each massage component 300 can be configured as a massage airbag. The massage airbag can inflate and deflate to provide massage to the seated person. Optionally, when the massage airbag reaches the desired inflation level, it can send a feedback signal to the controller 500, which can then control the airbag to maintain the current inflation level. The intelligent seating device can achieve a fully closed-loop control of "sensing-analysis-adjustment-feedback," thereby enabling precise control of the inflation level of the massage airbags to provide a better user experience for the seated person.

[0082] For example, the pressure sensor 200 can be configured as a flexible fiber sensor. The flexible fiber sensor can be located or extend below the support surface 101 of the seat 100. The flexible fiber sensor can also be used to detect the pressure distribution on the support surface 101. The controller 500, based on the pressure distribution detected by the flexible fiber sensor on the support surface 101, can be used to control other components. Thus, the pressure sensor 200 can be reused. That is, in addition to being used in the gesture detection area to detect the pressure information applied to that area, thereby cooperating with the controller 500 to control the movement of the corresponding massage component 300; the pressure sensor 200 can also be used below the support surface 101 of the seat 100 to detect the pressure distribution on the support surface 101.

[0083] For example, such as Figure 2 and Figure 6 As shown, the support surface 101 may include the support surfaces of the seat cushion 110 and the backrest 120. The seating 100 may include a plurality of support airbags 700. Figure 6 The general locations of multiple support airbags 700 are shown by rectangular dashed lines. These airbags 700 may include a hip support airbag 710 and / or a back support airbag 720 and / or a leg support airbag 730. The hip support airbag 710 may be located in the seat cushion 110 of the seating 100. The hip support airbag 710 can be inflated and deflated to adjust the inflation level. The hip support airbag 710 is used to support the hips of the seated person. The back support airbag 720 may be located in the backrest 120 of the seating 100. The backrest support airbag 720 can be inflated and deflated to adjust the inflation level. The backrest support airbag 720 is used to support the back of the seated person. The leg support airbag 730 may be located in the seat cushion 110 of the seating 100. The leg support airbag 730 can be inflated and deflated to adjust the inflation level. The leg support airbags 730 can be used to support the legs of the occupant. Thus, by adjusting the inflation level of these support airbags 700, the firmness of the seat 100 and the curvature of its support surface can be changed, ensuring that the seat 100 conforms as closely as possible to the occupant's curves, thereby effectively improving the occupant's comfort. In embodiments where the intelligent seating device is applied to vehicles, by adjusting the inflation level of multiple support airbags 700, the fatigue of the occupant during long-distance driving can be effectively alleviated, thereby improving the occupant's driving safety. Exemplarily, a portion of the massage airbag can be completely offset from the support airbags 700, with another portion of the massage airbag located below the surface layer of the seat 100 and above the support airbags 700.

[0084] The inflation / deflation mechanism 400 can be connected to all the support airbags 700 for adjusting the inflation level of these support airbags 700. Specifically, the inflation / deflation mechanism 400 can introduce gas into the support airbags 700 to increase the inflation level of the support airbags 700. The inflation / deflation mechanism 400 can also expel gas from the support airbags 700 to decrease the inflation level of the support airbags 700. The inflation / deflation mechanism 400 can include an air pump type inflation / deflation mechanism, an air tank type inflation / deflation mechanism, or any other suitable inflation / deflation mechanism. Exemplarily, the inflation / deflation mechanism 400 can independently adjust the inflation level of each support airbag 700, or the inflation / deflation mechanism 400 can simultaneously adjust the inflation level of at least a portion of multiple support airbags 700.

[0085] The controller 500 can be electrically connected to the inflation / deflation mechanism 400. The controller 500 can be used to control the inflation / deflation mechanism 400 based on pressure distribution to adjust the inflation level of at least a portion of the support airbags 700. Optionally, when the inflation level of the support airbags 700 reaches a desired value matching the detected pressure distribution, the inflation / deflation mechanism 400 can send a feedback signal to the controller 500, which can then control the inflation / deflation mechanism 400 to maintain the support airbags 700 at the current inflation level. The intelligent seating device can achieve a fully closed-loop control of "sensing-analysis-adjustment-feedback," thereby enabling more precise control of the inflation level of the support airbags 700, providing a better user experience for the occupant.

[0086] The pressure distribution detected by the flexible fiber sensor shows a significant correlation with the body type of the person sitting down. In some embodiments, the "body type" can be categorized into three, four, or more types based on factors such as weight, height, or body mass index (BMI). For example, adult body types can be classified into three types: small, medium, and large. For example, based on weight, body types weighing less than 50 kg, between 55 kg and 80 kg, and greater than 85 kg can be classified as small, medium, and large, respectively. For example, based on height, body types less than 150 cm, between 150 cm and 170 cm, and greater than 180 cm can be classified as small, medium, and large, respectively. For example, based on BMI, body types with a BMI less than 18.5, between 18.5 and 23.9, and greater than 24 can be classified as small, medium, and large, respectively. Optionally, similar to adults, minors' body types can be categorized into three, four, or more types. The body types can vary depending on the application scenario of the smart seating device. For example, driver's and passenger seats in vehicles, office chairs, and massage chairs may only include adult body types; children's study chairs may only include minor body types; and sofas in homes may include both adult and minor body types.

[0087] After determining the body type of the seated person, the controller 500 can determine the first inflation volume of the support airbags 700 based on the body type. The individual support airbags 700 do not have the same inflation volume; the inflation volumes of each support airbag 700 can be independent of each other. For example, the inflation volume of the hip support airbag 710 among the support airbags 700 can be 30% of its rated inflation volume, while the inflation volume of the backrest support airbag 720 among the support airbags 700 can be 35% of its rated inflation volume.

[0088] For example, the inflation volume of the support airbags 700, which are preferred by people of various body types, can be collected, and this preference can be taken into account when determining the first inflation volume for each body type. Taking a smart seating device primarily used for adults as an example, the controller 500 can store the first inflation volume corresponding to each body type. That is, for three body types, the controller 500 can store three sets of first inflation volumes corresponding to these three body types, and each set of first inflation volumes can include the inflation volume of each support airbag 700.

[0089] The controller 500 can send data to the interactive device 600. The interactive device 600 can display information such as the inflation volume and inflation / deflation status of each support airbag 700. Optionally, the controller 500 can calculate a 3D body pressure cloud map and / or a 2D body pressure cloud map based on the pressure distribution for display by the interactive device 600. In this way, the smart seating device can achieve visual interaction with the user through the interactive device 600.

[0090] Typically, inflating and deflating the support airbag 700 according to the first inflation volume can meet the needs of most people of the corresponding body type, but may be less comfortable for a small number of people. Therefore, the controller 500 can also be used to receive and store the taste coefficient input by the user. The user can include the seated person or anyone else. The user can input the taste coefficient through the interaction device 600. The interaction device 600 can also include any suitable device for inputting the taste coefficient, such as a button on the vehicle. In some embodiments, the interaction device 600 can have a custom airbag adjustment interface so that the user can adjust the inflation volume of the corresponding support airbag 700 according to their needs, thereby inputting the taste coefficient. The controller 500 can determine the second inflation volume of multiple support airbags 700 according to the taste coefficient to meet the personalized needs of the seated person.

[0091] When a person sits on the seat 100, the controller 500 determines the person's body type based on the pressure distribution detected by the flexible fiber sensor, and determines the first inflation level of the support airbag 700 accordingly. If the seat 100 cannot meet the person's comfort requirements, the user can input a preference coefficient through the interaction device 600. Then, the controller 500 adjusts the support airbag 700 to a second inflation level based on the user's input preference coefficient. In this way, the smart seating device can provide personalized preference settings for the person to meet the specific needs of different people. For example, if a person feels that the seat cushion 110 is too soft after sitting on the seat 100, they can input a preference coefficient, and the controller 500 can control the inflation / deflation mechanism 400 to inflate the buttock support airbag 710 to a second inflation level to increase the firmness of the seat cushion 110 and thus meet the person's needs.

[0092] The controller 500 can store "body type - second inflation volume" files for different body types. For smart seating devices used in environments such as private cars, office chairs, and homes, where the number of occupants is relatively small, the correlation between the occupant's body type and taste coefficient can be directly established. Thus, the controller 500 can determine the corresponding taste coefficient by identifying the occupant's body type. If a person of the same body type has entered a taste coefficient multiple times, the previously entered coefficient will be overwritten. Taking a smart seating device primarily used for adults as an example, the controller 500 can store the second inflation volume corresponding to each body type for which a taste coefficient has been received. That is, if a user has entered a taste coefficient for only one body type, the controller 500 will only store one set of second inflation volumes corresponding to that body type; if a user has entered taste coefficients for multiple body types, the controller 500 can store multiple sets of second inflation volumes corresponding to each of these body types. Each second inflation unit can include the inflation of each support airbag by 700.

[0093] Therefore, the controller 500 is also used to determine the body type of the current seated person when it is determined from the pressure distribution that a seated person has taken a seat on the seating 100, and whether a taste coefficient associated with the current seated person's body type has been received. If the taste coefficient has not been received, the controller 500 can control the inflation / deflation mechanism 400 to give the support airbag 700 a first inflation level. If the taste coefficient has been received, the controller 500 can recall the "Body Type - Second Inflation Level" file, thereby controlling the inflation / deflation mechanism 400 to give the support airbag 700 a second inflation level.

[0094] The following describes the working principle of the intelligent seating device, using a medium-sized body type as an example. When a person sits on the seat 100, the controller 500 determines that the person's body type is medium based on the pressure distribution detected by the flexible fiber sensor. When the controller 500 does not store a taste coefficient corresponding to this medium-sized body type, the controller 500 controls the inflation / deflation mechanism 400 to inflate the support airbags 700 to a first inflation level. When the user has inputted a taste coefficient associated with this medium-sized body type, the controller 500 controls the inflation / deflation mechanism 400 to inflate the multiple support airbags 700 to a second inflation level.

[0095] In summary, in the intelligent seating device provided in this embodiment of the invention, since the controller 500 can detect the pressure distribution on the support surfaces of the seat cushion 110 and backrest 120 based on the flexible fiber sensor, and control the inflation / deflation mechanism 400 to adjust the inflation volume of multiple support airbags 700, compared with existing seating devices equipped with cameras, the pressure distribution detected by the flexible fiber sensor is less affected by the wearer's clothing and posture. Therefore, the intelligent seating device can more accurately adjust the inflation volume of the multiple support airbags 700 to meet the occupant's needs, thereby improving the occupant's comfort. Furthermore, the flexible fiber sensor is not affected by light, making the intelligent seating device suitable for low-light environments such as vehicles and indoor spaces, thus broadening its applicability. Additionally, the flexible fiber sensor does not capture the occupant's facial features, body posture, or other private information, eliminating the risk of privacy leakage and meeting current user needs for privacy protection. The application of the intelligent seating device in private settings is unrestricted.

[0096] The adjustment method for intelligent seating devices can be applied to any of the intelligent seating devices described in this application. For example... Figure 7 As shown, for each gesture detection area, the adjustment method may include the following steps.

[0097] Step S110: Detect the pressure information applied to the gesture detection area.

[0098] Step S120: Determine the gesture operation received by the gesture detection area based on the pressure information.

[0099] Step S130: Control the massage component 300 corresponding to the gesture detection area to perform the action corresponding to the gesture operation according to the gesture operation.

[0100] For example, the adjustment method may further include: detecting the pressure distribution on the support surface 101.

[0101] For example, such as Figure 8 As shown, detecting the pressure distribution on the support surface 101 may specifically include step S140. S140: Detecting the pressure distribution on the support surfaces 101 of the seat cushion 110 and backrest 120.

[0102] Adjustment methods may also include:

[0103] Step S150: Determine whether there are seated individuals based on the pressure distribution.

[0104] Step S160: Determine the body type of the currently seated person based on the pressure distribution. When it is determined that there is a seated person based on the pressure distribution, the body type of the currently seated person can be determined based on the pressure distribution.

[0105] Step S170: Determine whether a taste coefficient associated with this body type is stored.

[0106] Step S180: When the taste coefficient is not stored, determine the first inflation volume of the multiple support airbags 700 according to the body type.

[0107] Step S190: Control the multiple support airbags 700 to inflate to the first inflation volume.

[0108] Step S200: When the taste coefficient is stored, determine the second inflation volume of the multiple support airbags 700 based on the taste coefficient.

[0109] Step S210: Control the multiple support airbags 700 to inflate with a second inflation volume.

[0110] For example, step S120 may specifically include:

[0111] The average frame difference is generated based on this pressure information.

[0112] Extract the peak value of the frame difference mean that is greater than or equal to the preset frame difference mean.

[0113] The gesture operation received by the gesture detection area is determined based on the peak value.

[0114] For example, step S110 may specifically include: detecting first pressure information and second pressure information applied to the gesture detection areas located on the left wing 131 and the right wing 132 of the seat cushion, respectively. Step S120 may specifically include: determining a first gesture operation received by the gesture detection area on the left wing 131 of the seat cushion based on the first pressure information, and determining a second gesture operation received by the gesture detection area on the right wing 132 of the seat cushion based on the second pressure information. Step S130 may specifically include: controlling the operating state of the seat cushion massage assembly 310 according to one of the first gesture operation and the second gesture operation, and controlling the massage mode of the seat cushion massage assembly 310 according to the other of the first gesture operation and the second gesture operation.

[0115] For example, step S110 may specifically include: detecting third pressure information and fourth pressure information applied to the gesture detection areas located on the left wing 133 and the right wing 134 of the backrest, respectively. Step S120 may specifically include: determining the third gesture operation received by the gesture detection area on the left wing 133 of the backrest based on the third pressure information, and determining the fourth gesture operation received by the gesture detection area on the right wing 134 of the backrest based on the fourth pressure information. Step S130 may specifically include: controlling the operating state of the backrest massage component 320 according to one of the third gesture operation and the fourth gesture operation, and controlling the massage mode of the backrest massage component 320 according to the other of the third gesture operation and the fourth gesture operation.

[0116] In the description of this invention, it should be understood that the orientation or positional relationship indicated by directional terms such as "front", "rear", "up", "down", "left", "right", "horizontal", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", and "bottom" is generally based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings and is only for the convenience of describing this invention and simplifying the description. Unless otherwise stated, these directional terms do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation on the scope of protection of this invention; the directional terms "inner" and "outer" refer to the inner and outer contours relative to the outline of each component itself.

[0117] For ease of description, relative terms such as "above," "over," "on the upper surface of," and "above" are used here to describe the regional positional relationship of one or more components or features shown in the figures to other components or features. It should be understood that relative terms include not only the orientation of the component as depicted in the figure but also different orientations during use or operation. For example, if the components in the figures are inverted as a whole, "above" or "above other components or features" will include cases where the component is "below" or "under" other components or features. Thus, the exemplary term "above" can include both "above" and "below." Furthermore, these components or features may also be positioned at other different angles (e.g., rotated 90 degrees or other angles), and this document intends to include all such cases.

[0118] It should be noted that the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the exemplary embodiments according to this application. As used herein, the singular form is intended to include the plural form as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. Furthermore, it should be understood that when the terms "comprising" and / or "including" are used in this specification, they indicate the presence of features, steps, operations, parts, components, and / or combinations thereof.

[0119] It should be noted that the terms "first," "second," etc., used in the specification, claims, and accompanying drawings of this application are used to distinguish similar objects and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that such data can be interchanged where appropriate so that the embodiments of this application described herein can be implemented in sequences other than those illustrated or described herein.

[0120] The present invention has been described through the above embodiments. However, it should be understood that the above embodiments are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the invention to the scope of the described embodiments. Furthermore, those skilled in the art will understand that the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, and many more variations and modifications can be made based on the teachings of the present invention, all of which fall within the scope of protection claimed by the present invention. The scope of protection of the present invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. An intelligent seating device, characterized by, Includes seating and controllers. The seat is equipped with multiple massage components configured to massage a person sitting on it. The surface of the seat includes multiple gesture detection areas corresponding to the massage components. These gesture detection areas are located on surfaces easily accessible to the person sitting on the seat to receive their hand gestures. A pressure sensor is located under each gesture detection area to detect the pressure applied to that area. For each gesture detection area: The controller is used to determine the gesture operation received by the gesture detection area based on the pressure information detected by the pressure sensor under the gesture detection area, so as to control the massage component corresponding to the gesture detection area to perform the action corresponding to the gesture operation.

2. The intelligent seating arrangement of claim 1, wherein, Each gesture detection area has a positional correlation with its corresponding massage component.

3. The intelligent seating arrangement of claim 2, wherein, The location correlation includes one or more of the following correlations: The plurality of massage components include a cushion massage component located on the seat cushion of the seat, and a gesture detection area corresponding to the cushion massage component is located on the seat cushion; The plurality of massage components include a cushion massage component located on the seat cushion of the seat, the seat including side wings, the side wings including a left cushion wing and a right cushion wing connected to both sides of the seat cushion, and a gesture detection area corresponding to the cushion massage component located on the left cushion wing and / or the right cushion wing; The plurality of massage components include a backrest massage component located on the back of the seat, and a gesture detection area corresponding to the backrest massage component is located on the backrest; The plurality of massage components include a backrest massage component located on the back of the seat, the seat including side wings, the side wings including a left backrest wing and a right backrest wing connected to both sides of the backrest, and a gesture detection area corresponding to the backrest massage component located on the left backrest wing and / or the right backrest wing; The gesture detection area corresponding to the massage component on the seat cushion is located in front of the gesture detection area corresponding to the massage component on the backrest of the seat. The plurality of massage components include a cushion massage component located on the seat cushion of the seat, the cushion massage component including a buttock massage component and a leg massage component, and the gesture detection area corresponding to the leg massage component is located in front of the gesture detection area corresponding to the buttock massage component; The plurality of massage components include a backrest massage component located on the back of the seat, the backrest massage component including a shoulder massage component and a lumbar massage component, and a gesture detection area corresponding to the shoulder massage component is located above the gesture detection area corresponding to the lumbar massage component. Each massage component forms a corresponding massage area on the surface of the seat. Each gesture detection area is located within the massage area formed by the corresponding massage component, or intersects with the massage area formed by the corresponding massage component, or is located outside the massage area formed by the corresponding massage component.

4. The intelligent seating arrangement of claim 1, wherein, The intensity of the gesture operation received by each gesture detection area is positively correlated with the massage intensity of the corresponding massage component, wherein: the operation intensity includes the force and / or frequency of the gesture operation, and the massage intensity includes the force and / or frequency of the massage.

5. The intelligent seating arrangement of claim 1, wherein, The surface of the seat includes a supporting surface and a non-supporting surface. The plurality of gesture detection areas are located on the non-support surface. The supporting surface includes a surface that provides support for the seated person.

6. The intelligent seating device as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The seating includes side wings, and the plurality of gesture detection areas are located on the side wings.

7. The intelligent seating device as described in claim 6, characterized in that, The side wings include a left side wing and a right side wing of the seat cushion, which are connected to both sides of the seat cushion of the seat. The plurality of massage components include a cushion massage component located on the cushion, and gesture detection areas corresponding to the cushion massage components located on the left and right wings of the cushion. The controller is used to determine the gesture operation received by the gesture detection area based on pressure information detected by a pressure sensor located below the gesture detection area of ​​one of the left and right wings of the cushion, so as to control the operating state of the cushion massage component according to the gesture operation, and to determine the gesture operation received by the gesture detection area based on pressure information detected by a pressure sensor located below the gesture detection area of ​​the other of the left and right wings of the cushion, so as to control the massage mode of the cushion massage component according to the gesture operation.

8. The intelligent seating device as described in claim 6, characterized in that, The side wings include a left backrest wing and a right backrest wing connected to both sides of the backrest of the seat. The plurality of massage components include a backrest massage component located on the backrest, and gesture detection areas corresponding to the backrest massage component located on the left wing and the right wing of the backrest. The controller is used to determine the gesture operation received by the gesture detection area based on pressure information detected by a pressure sensor located below the gesture detection area of ​​one of the left wing and the right wing of the backrest, so as to control the operating state of the backrest massage component according to the gesture operation, and to determine the gesture operation received by the gesture detection area based on pressure information detected by a pressure sensor located below the gesture detection area of ​​the other of the left wing and the right wing of the backrest, so as to control the massage mode of the backrest massage component according to the gesture operation.

9. The intelligent seating device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The pressure sensor is constructed as a flexible fiber sensor, which is located or extends below the support surface of the seating, the support surface including a surface that provides support for the seated person. The flexible fiber sensor is also used to detect the pressure distribution on the support surface.

10. The intelligent seating device as described in claim 9, characterized in that, The supporting surface includes the supporting surfaces of the seat cushion and the backrest of the seat; The seating includes multiple support airbags, including a hip support airbag located in the seat cushion and / or a back support airbag located in the backrest. The intelligent seating device also includes an inflation / deflation mechanism connected to the plurality of support airbags for adjusting the inflation amount of the plurality of support airbags. The controller is used to determine the body type of the person taking a seat based on the pressure distribution when the person sits on the seat, and to determine the first inflation volume of the plurality of support airbags according to the body type. The controller is also configured to receive a taste coefficient input by a user, and determine a second inflation volume of the plurality of support airbags based on the taste coefficient, the taste coefficient being associated with the body type of the person currently seated on the seating. The controller is also used to determine the body type of the current seated person and whether the person has received a taste coefficient associated with the body type of the current seated person when it is determined that a person has taken a seat on the seat based on the pressure distribution. When the taste coefficient has not been received, the plurality of support airbags are controlled to inflate to the first inflation amount; and when the taste coefficient has been received, the plurality of support airbags are controlled to inflate to the second inflation amount.

11. The intelligent seating device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, For each gesture detection area: The controller is used to determine the gesture operation received by the gesture detection area based on the pressure information detected by the pressure sensor below the gesture detection area, specifically including: The frame difference mean is generated based on the pressure information detected in real time by the pressure sensor under the gesture detection area. Extract the peak values ​​of the frame difference mean that are greater than or equal to a preset frame difference mean; and The gesture operation received by the gesture detection area is determined based on the peak value.

12. A method for adjusting a smart seating device, characterized in that, The intelligent seating device includes: a seat, on which multiple massage components are provided, the multiple massage components being configured to massage a person sitting on the seat; the surface of the seat includes multiple gesture detection areas corresponding to the multiple massage components, wherein: the multiple gesture detection areas are located on surfaces easily accessible to the person sitting on the seat, to receive the person's gesture operations; for each gesture detection area, the adjustment method includes: Detect the pressure information applied to the gesture detection area; Based on this pressure information, the gesture operation received by the gesture detection area is determined; and The massage component corresponding to the gesture detection area is controlled to perform the action corresponding to the gesture operation.

13. The adjustment method for an intelligent seating device as described in claim 12, characterized in that, The seating includes side wings, which consist of a left side wing and a right side wing of the seat cushion connected to both sides of the seat cushion. The plurality of massage components include a cushion massage component located on the seat cushion, and gesture detection areas corresponding to the cushion massage component are located on the left and right wings of the seat cushion. The detection of pressure information applied to the gesture detection area includes: detecting first pressure information and second pressure information applied to the gesture detection areas located on the left and right wings of the seat cushion, respectively. The step of determining the gesture operation received by the gesture detection area based on the pressure information includes: determining a first gesture operation received by the gesture detection area on the left wing of the seat cushion based on the first pressure information, and determining a second gesture operation received by the gesture detection area on the right wing of the seat cushion based on the second pressure information. The step of controlling the massage component corresponding to the gesture detection area to perform the action corresponding to the gesture operation includes: controlling the operating state of the cushion massage component according to one of the first gesture operation and the second gesture operation, and controlling the massage mode of the cushion massage component according to the other of the first gesture operation and the second gesture operation.

14. The adjustment method for an intelligent seating device as described in claim 12, characterized in that, The seating includes side wings, which include a left backrest wing and a right backrest wing connected to both sides of the backrest of the seating. The plurality of massage components include a backrest massage component located on the backrest, and gesture detection areas corresponding to the backrest massage component are located on the left and right wings of the backrest. The detection of pressure information applied to the gesture detection area includes: detecting third and fourth pressure information applied to the gesture detection areas located on the left and right wings of the backrest, respectively. The step of determining the gesture operation received by the gesture detection area based on the pressure information includes: determining the third gesture operation received by the gesture detection area on the left wing of the backrest based on the third pressure information, and determining the fourth gesture operation received by the gesture detection area on the right wing of the backrest based on the fourth pressure information. The step of controlling the massage component corresponding to the gesture detection area to perform the action corresponding to the gesture operation includes: controlling the operating state of the backrest massage component according to one of the third gesture operation and the fourth gesture operation, and controlling the massage mode of the backrest massage component according to the other of the third gesture operation and the fourth gesture operation.

15. The adjustment method for an intelligent seating device as described in claim 12, characterized in that, The seating has a support surface, the support surface including a surface that provides support for the seated person, and the adjustment method further includes: The pressure distribution on the support surface is detected.

16. The adjustment method for an intelligent seating device as described in claim 15, characterized in that, The supporting surface includes the supporting surfaces of the seat cushion and the backrest of the seat; The seating includes multiple support airbags, including a hip support airbag located in the seat cushion and / or a back support airbag located in the backrest. The detection of the pressure distribution on the supporting surface includes: The pressure distribution on the support surfaces of the seat cushion and the backrest is detected; The adjustment method further includes: Determine whether anyone is seated based on the pressure distribution; The body type of the person currently seated is determined based on the pressure distribution. Determine whether a taste coefficient corresponding to the body type of the currently seated person is stored; When the taste coefficient is not stored, the first inflation volume of the plurality of support airbags is determined according to the body type, and the plurality of support airbags are controlled to inflate at the first inflation volume. When the taste coefficient is stored, the second inflation amount of the plurality of support airbags is determined according to the taste coefficient, and the plurality of support airbags are controlled to inflate with the second inflation amount.

17. The adjustment method for an intelligent seating device as described in claim 12, characterized in that, The determination of the gesture operation received by the gesture detection area based on the pressure information includes: Frame difference mean is generated based on real-time detected pressure information; Extract the peak values ​​of the frame difference mean that are greater than or equal to a preset frame difference mean; and The gesture operation received by the gesture detection area is determined based on the peak value.

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