Seat system

Abstract

To provide an environment which is more suitable for use of an application without forcing a user to bear a burden in a seat system including a seat body and an application execution device.SOLUTION: A seat system 1 includes: a seat body 5 including an adjusting mechanism 25; an application execution device 72 which can execute an application; and a control unit 70 which controls the adjusting mechanism. The application execution device causes the adjusting mechanism to be operated through the control unit.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a seating system that includes a seat that can be occupied. [Background technology]

[0002] There is known a seat system installed in an aircraft, which includes a seat constituting a seat and a game terminal stored in the back of the seat (for example, Patent Document 1). The game terminal includes an image display unit consisting of a flat image display device, and an operation unit including a switch, a keyboard, and a light pen. A plurality of seats are provided in the aircraft cabin, and each passenger seated in the seat can enjoy a different game. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 59-14877 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] In the seat system of Patent Document 1, when a game application is executed on a game terminal, the passenger needs to adjust the seat, for example, using the reclining mechanism, in order to prepare an environment for enjoying the game.

[0005] In view of the above background, an object of the present invention is to provide an environment suitable for using applications without imposing a burden on the user in a seat system including a seat main body and an application execution device. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] In order to solve the above problems, a seat system (1, 101, 201, 301) is provided having a seat body (5, 305) equipped with an adjustment mechanism (25, 325), an application execution device (72, 372) capable of executing an application, and a control device (70, 370) that controls the adjustment mechanism, and the application execution device operates the adjustment mechanism via the control device.

[0007] According to this configuration, the application execution device can operate the adjustment mechanism to adjust the seat body, thereby providing an environment more suitable for use of the application execution device without imposing a burden on the user.

[0008] In the above aspect, the seat body may be provided in a vehicle (S), and the seat body may be disposed on a floor (3) that defines a passenger compartment (2) of the vehicle.

[0009] According to this configuration, the seat body arranged on the floor is adjusted to be suitable for using an application, thereby providing the user in the vehicle with an environment more suitable for using the application.

[0010] In addition, in the above aspect, the seat body may include a seat cushion (10) that constitutes a seating surface and a seat back (11) connected to a rear portion of the seat cushion, and the adjustment mechanism may include a reclining mechanism (27) that tilts the seat cushion relative to the seat back.

[0011] According to this configuration, the application execution device can tilt the seat back relative to the seat cushion, thereby enabling the application execution device to adjust the shape of the seat body to a shape suitable for use of the application.

[0012] In addition, in the above-mentioned aspect, the seat body may include a seat cushion (10) constituting a seating surface (13) and a seat back (11) connected to a rear portion of the seat cushion, and the adjustment mechanism may include a slide mechanism (26) provided between the seat cushion and the floor.

[0013] According to this configuration, the application execution device can slide the seat body relative to the floor, thereby allowing the application execution device to adjust the seat body to a position suitable for using an application.

[0014] In addition, in the above-mentioned aspect, the seat body includes a seat cushion (10) constituting a seating surface (13) and a seat back (11) connected to a rear portion of the seat cushion, and the adjustment mechanism includes a rotation mechanism (28) that is provided between the seat cushion and the floor and rotates the seat cushion around a vertical axis relative to the floor.

[0015] According to this configuration, the application execution device can rotate the seat body relative to the floor, thereby enabling the application execution device to adjust the seat body to a position suitable for using an application.

[0016] In the above aspect, it is preferable that the vehicle further comprises a light (41) for illuminating the inside of the vehicle compartment, and the control device is capable of performing any one of turning on control, turning off control, and dimming control of the light.

[0017] According to this configuration, the application execution device can control the lighting to be turned on, turned off, and dimmed, thereby allowing the application execution device to adjust the brightness inside the vehicle to a level suitable for using an application.

[0018] In the above aspect, it is preferable that the seat body further includes a heater, and the control device is capable of changing the amount of heat generated by the heater (501).

[0019] According to this configuration, the application execution device can change the amount of heat generated by the heater provided in the seat body, thereby enabling the application execution device to adjust the temperature of the seat body to a temperature suitable for use of the application.

[0020] In the above aspect, it is preferable that the vehicle further includes an air conditioner (502) for conditioning the interior of the vehicle compartment, and the control device is capable of controlling the air conditioner.

[0021] According to this configuration, the application execution unit can control the air conditioning unit to condition the interior of the vehicle cabin, thereby adjusting the temperature and humidity inside the vehicle cabin to create an environment suitable for using the application.

[0022] In addition, in the above aspect, it is preferable that the vehicle further includes a speaker (202) that generates sound toward the inside of the vehicle cabin, and the control device is capable of controlling the sound output from the speaker.

[0023] According to this configuration, the application execution device can generate sound from the speaker via the control device in a manner suitable for executing the game, thereby providing the user with an environment suitable for using the application.

[0024] In the above aspect, the application execution device may be connected to a server (104) via a network (103), and may control the amount of operation of the adjustment mechanism based on information from the server.

[0025] According to this configuration, the application execution device controls the amount of operation of the adjustment mechanism via the control device based on information from the server, which makes it possible to change the amount of operation according to the user's situation and provide the user with an environment more suitable for using the application. Effect of the Invention

[0026] In order to solve the above problems, a seat system includes a seat body equipped with an adjustment mechanism, an application execution device capable of executing applications, and a control device that controls the adjustment mechanism, and the application execution device operates the adjustment mechanism via the control device, whereby the application execution device can operate the adjustment mechanism to adjust the seat body. This makes it possible to provide an environment that is more suitable for use of the application execution device without imposing a burden on the user.

[0027] In the above aspect, according to a configuration in which the seat body is provided in the vehicle and is arranged on a floor that defines the vehicle interior, the seat body arranged on the floor is adjusted to be suitable for using an application, thereby providing the user in the vehicle with an environment more suitable for using the application.

[0028] In the above-mentioned aspect, if the seat body includes a seat cushion that constitutes the seating surface and a seat back connected to the rear of the seat cushion, and the adjustment mechanism includes a reclining mechanism that tilts the seat cushion relative to the seat back, the application execution device can tilt the seat back relative to the seat cushion, thereby enabling the application execution device to adjust the seat body to a shape suitable for use of the application.

[0029] In the above aspect, if the seat body includes a seat cushion that constitutes the seating surface and a seat back connected to the rear of the seat cushion, and the adjustment mechanism includes a slide mechanism provided between the seat cushion and the floor, the application execution device can slide the seat body relative to the floor, thereby allowing the application execution device to adjust the seat body to a position suitable for using an application.

[0030] In the above-mentioned aspect, the seat body includes a seat cushion that constitutes a seating surface and a seat back connected to a rear part of the seat cushion, and the adjustment mechanism is provided between the seat cushion and a floor, and includes a rotation mechanism that rotates the seat cushion about a vertical axis relative to the floor, so that the application execution device can rotate the seat body relative to the floor, thereby enabling the application execution device to adjust the seat body to a position suitable for using an application.

[0031] In the above aspect, if the vehicle further includes a light for illuminating the interior of the vehicle compartment and the control device is capable of controlling any one of turning the light on, off, and dimming, the application execution device can control the light on, off, and dimming, thereby allowing the application execution device to adjust the brightness of the interior of the vehicle to a level suitable for using the application.

[0032] In the above aspect, if the seat further includes a heater provided in the seat body and the control device is capable of changing the amount of heat generated by the heater, the application execution device can change the amount of heat generated by the heater provided in the seat body, thereby enabling the application execution device to adjust the temperature of the seat body to a temperature suitable for use of the application.

[0033] In the above aspect, if the vehicle has an air conditioning device that conditions the interior of the vehicle cabin and the control device is capable of controlling the air conditioning device, the application execution device can control the air conditioning device to condition the interior of the vehicle cabin, thereby allowing the application execution device to adjust the temperature and humidity inside the vehicle cabin to create an environment suitable for using the application.

[0034] In the above aspect, if the vehicle further includes a speaker that emits sound toward the interior of the vehicle cabin and the control device is capable of controlling the sound output from the speaker, the application execution device can generate sound from the speaker via the control device in a manner suitable for executing a game, thereby providing the user with an environment suitable for using an application.

[0035] In the above aspect, if the application execution device is connected to a server via a network and controls the amount of operation of the adjustment mechanism based on information from the server, the application execution device controls the amount of operation of the adjustment mechanism via the control device based on information from the server, which makes it possible to change the amount of operation according to the user's situation and provide the user with an environment more suitable for using the application. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0036] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a vehicle interior equipped with a seat system according to a first embodiment; [Diagram 2] A perspective view of the mid-seat body [Diagram 3] Flowchart of the process executed in the 100m sprint game application [Figure 4] FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram for explaining (A) a participation intention input screen, (B) a sensor selection screen, and (C) a seat adjustment reception screen; [Diagram 5] FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram for explaining (A) an indoor light adjustment reception screen, (B) a game execution screen, and (C) a game execution screen when a character reaches a goal. [Figure 6] A network configuration diagram including an application execution device of a seat system according to a second embodiment. [Figure 7] FIG. 11 is a perspective view of a vehicle interior equipped with a seat system according to a third embodiment; [Figure 8] FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a game execution screen of a game according to a third embodiment; [Figure 9]FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a game execution screen in a modified example of the 100m sprint game application. [Figure 10] Example of a room equipped with a seating system according to the present invention DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0037] Hereinafter, an embodiment of a seat system 1 according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

[0038] <<First embodiment>> As shown in Fig. 1, a seat system 1 is provided in a vehicle S such as an automobile, and has a plurality of seat bodies 5 arranged on a floor 3 that defines a vehicle interior 2. In the following description, the front-rear, left-right, and up-down directions are defined based on the direction as seen by an occupant (hereinafter, a user) seated in the seat body 5. In addition, as necessary, the direction approaching the seat body 5 in the left-right direction will be described as the inward direction, and the direction away from the seat body 5 will be described as the outward direction.

[0039] In this embodiment, the seat system 1 includes, as the seat body 5, a pair of left and right front seat bodies 5A constituting the first row, a pair of left and right mid seat bodies 5B constituting the second row, and a rear seat body 5C constituting the third row. The left and right mid seat bodies 5B are respectively disposed behind the corresponding front seat bodies 5A, and the front seat bodies 5A and the mid seat bodies 5B are disposed so as to be aligned in the front-rear direction. In this embodiment, the rear seat body 5C extends left and right behind the left and right mid seat bodies 5B, and is a bench seat constituting a seating area for two people.

[0040] Each seat body 5 has a seat cushion 10 provided on the floor 3 of the vehicle interior 2, a seat back 11 connected to the rear of the seat cushion 10, and a headrest 12 provided on the upper side of the seat back 11. The seat cushion 10 is a seating portion that supports the buttocks and thighs of a seated user from below, and its upper surface constitutes a seating surface 13. The seat back 11 is a backrest portion that supports the back of the seated user from behind.

[0041] As shown in FIG. 1, a vehicle S is provided with a front door 15 on the vehicle outer side of a front seat body 5A, and a rear door 16 on the vehicle outer side of a mid-seat body 5B. Door trims 17, 18 are respectively coupled to the vehicle inner side of the front door 15 and the rear door 16. On the vehicle outer side of the rear seat body 5C, rear side trims 19 are respectively provided on the wall surfaces that define the vehicle interior 2. Also, an instrument panel 20 is provided on the front front of the front seat body 5A. The instrument panel 20 is located in front of the front seat body 5A that constitutes the driver's seat and in front of the front seat body 5A that constitutes the passenger seat, and is disposed in a position that can be contacted by both a user seated in the driver's seat and a user seated in the passenger seat.

[0042] 2 shows a perspective view of the mid-seat body 5B as viewed obliquely from the rear. Each of the seat cushions 10 has a seat cushion frame forming a framework, a pad supported by the seat cushion frame, and a skin material covering the outer surface of the pad. Similarly, each of the seat backs 11 has a seat back frame forming a framework, a pad supported by the seat back frame, and a skin material covering the outer surface of the pad. The seat back frame is attached to the seat cushion frame at the lower end.

[0043] The pad is made of a flexible resin material such as urethane foam, etc. The cover material is made of, for example, woven fabric, leather, or synthetic leather.

[0044] 1, the front seat body 5A and the mid seat body 5B each include an adjustment mechanism 25 for adjusting the position and shape thereof. The adjustment mechanism 25 is provided between the seat cushion 10 and the floor 3, and includes a slide mechanism 26 for moving the seat cushion 10 within a predetermined range in the front-rear direction relative to the floor 3. The adjustment mechanism 25 further includes a reclining mechanism 27 for tilting the seat back 11 within a predetermined range relative to the seat cushion 10. The adjustment mechanism 25 may also include a rotation mechanism 28 for rotating the seat cushion 10 about a vertical axis relative to the floor 3, and may also include a height adjustment mechanism 29 for moving the seat cushion 10 up and down relative to the floor 3.

[0045] Each of the adjustment mechanisms 25 is provided with an actuator 35 for changing the position or shape of the seat body 5. More specifically, as shown in Fig. 1, each of the slide mechanisms 26 is provided with a forward / backward movement actuator 36 for moving the corresponding seat body 5 in the forward / backward direction relative to the floor 3 in response to an input signal. Each of the reclining mechanisms 27 is provided with a tilting actuator 37 for tilting the corresponding seat back 11 relative to the seat cushion 10 in response to an input signal. The rotation mechanism 28 may include, as the actuator 35, a motor 38 for rotating the seat cushion 10 relative to the floor 3, and the height adjustment mechanism 29 may include a vertical movement actuator 39 for moving the seat cushion 10 up and down relative to the floor 3.

[0046] The seat system 1 includes interior lights 41 that are provided on a roof 40 (ceiling) that defines the upper surface of the vehicle interior 2 and that illuminate the interior of the vehicle interior 2. In this embodiment, the interior lights 41 are provided in the front upper part of each seat body 5. The interior lights 41 can be turned on and off in response to an input signal, and further, the brightness of the interior lights 41 can be changed. In other words, the interior lights 41 can be controlled to be turned on, turned off, and dimmed.

[0047] The seat system 1 further includes a first sensor 51 and a second sensor 52 (see FIG. 2) that receive input from a user who is seated on the seat body 5. The first sensor 51 is provided inside the seat body 5 and receives input from a user who is seated on the seat body 5. The first sensor 51 is provided on the seat cushion 10 of each seat body 5 and is a sensor that detects the user sitting on the seating surface 13 of the seat cushion 10. That is, the first sensor 51 is a seating sensor that has the seating surface 13 of the corresponding seat body 5 as a detection area 51S. In this embodiment, the first sensor 51 is configured by a pressure sensor that detects the pressure of the seating surface 13 (upper surface) of the seat cushion 10. The first sensor 51 can detect a change in pressure according to the raising and lowering of the knees of a user seated on the seat body 5. However, the first sensor 51 may be another sensor, and may include, for example, a plurality of membrane switches that are provided on the seat cushion 10 or the seat back 11 and are turned on when the user sits on the seat. The first sensor 51 may be a proximity sensor provided on the seat cushion 10 or the seat back 11 to detect the proximity of a user, or a touch sensor to detect the user's contact (touch) with the seat back 11. The first sensor 51 may be a temperature sensor to detect a change in temperature of the surface of the seat cushion 10 or the seat back 11 due to the user's contact. The first sensor 51 may be a humidity sensor to detect a change in humidity of the surface of the seat cushion 10 or the seat back 11 due to the user's contact.

[0048] The second sensor 52 may be provided in any member that defines the vehicle interior 2 as long as it is provided at a position reachable by the user seated on the seat main body 5. Each of the second sensors 52 is a sensor for detecting a user's contact with a predetermined area (hereinafter, referred to as a touch area 52S) on the vehicle interior surface of the member on which the sensor is provided. Each of the second sensors 52 may detect a user's contact based on at least one of pressure applied to the touch area 52S by the user's contact, a load of a threshold value or more applied to the touch area 52S, the user's proximity to the touch area 52S, a temperature change in the touch area 52S by the user's contact, and a humidity change in the touch area 52S by the user's contact. That is, the second sensor 52 may include at least one of a pressure sensor that detects pressure applied to the touch area 52S, a membrane switch that is turned on by a load applied to the touch area 52S, a proximity sensor that detects proximity to the touch area 52S, a temperature sensor that detects the temperature of the touch area 52S, and a humidity sensor that detects the humidity of the touch area 52S.

[0049] In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, the second sensor 52 is provided inside the front seat main body 5A and includes a sensor 53 having a touch area 53S on the upper part of the back surface of the seat back 11 of the front seat main body 5A. Furthermore, the second sensor 52 is provided inside the mid-seat main body 5B and includes a sensor 54 having a touch area 54S on the upper part of the back surface of the seat back 11 of the mid-seat main body 5B. As shown in FIG. 1, the second sensor 52 further includes sensors 55 and 56 having touch areas 55S and 56S on the vehicle interior side surfaces of the door trims 17 and 18, respectively, a sensor 57 having a touch area 57S on the vehicle interior side surface of the rear side trim 19, and a sensor 58 having a touch area 58S on the vehicle interior surface of the instrument panel 20. The second sensor 52 may further include a sensor 59 provided on the roof 40 (ceiling) and having a touch area 59S set on the vehicle interior surface of the roof 40. The second sensor 52 may also include a sensor 61 that is provided on a pillar 60 constituting a window pillar and has a touch area 61S provided on the interior surface of the pillar 60. Each of the touch areas 58S, 59S, 60S may be provided at a position that can be contacted (touched) by a user seated in any of the seat bodies 5.

[0050] The seat system 1 further includes a control device 70 connected to each of the first sensors 51, each of the second sensors 52, each of the fore-aft movement actuators 36, each of the tilt actuators 37, and each of the interior lights 41. The control device 70 is an electronic control unit (ECU) composed of a microcomputer, ROM, RAM, peripheral circuits, an input / output interface, drivers, etc. The control device 70 receives signals from the first sensors 51 and the second sensors 52, and transmits signals to the fore-aft movement actuator 36, the tilt actuator 37, and the interior light 41 to appropriately output signals to the fore-aft movement actuator 36, the tilt actuator 37, and the interior light 41, thereby controlling them.

[0051] The seat system 1 further includes an application execution device 72 held by the user who is seated in the vehicle. The application execution device 72 is a so-called smartphone equipped with a touch panel 73, a memory, and a central processing unit (hereinafter, referred to as a processing device 74). The touch panel 73 functions as a display unit that displays information, and also functions as an input unit that accepts input by touch from the user. The processing device 74 wirelessly communicates with a control device 70 provided in the vehicle S, and can obtain the detection results of the first sensor 51 and the second sensor 52. In addition, the processing device 74 can control the forward / rearward movement actuator 36, the tilt actuator 37, and the interior light 41 by transmitting a predetermined signal to the control device 70.

[0052] The processing device 74 is capable of executing a 100m sprint game application that moves a character displayed on the touch panel 73 in response to a user's input to the sensor (see Figs. 4(A) and 5(C)). In the following, details of the processing performed in the game application executed by the processing device 74 will be described with reference to Figs. 3, 4 and 5.

[0053] First, as shown in Fig. 3, the processing device 74 displays a participation acceptance screen 80 (see Fig. 4(A)) on the touch panel 73, into which the user's intention to participate is input, and accepts an input indicating the intention to participate from the user (ST1). The participation acceptance screen 80 includes an input button for "Yes" corresponding to the intention to participate and an input button for "No" corresponding to the intention not to participate.

[0054] When the processing device 74 detects a touch on the "Yes" input button on the participation acceptance screen 80, as shown in Fig. 3, the processing device 74 displays a sensor selection screen 81 (see Fig. 4(B)) on the touch panel 73, and executes a selection acceptance process (ST2) for allowing the user to select one sensor for performing operation input (hereinafter, operation input sensor). When the processing device 74 detects a touch on the "No" input button on the participation acceptance screen 80, it ends the application.

[0055] In the selection reception process, the processing device 74 first acquires the position of the application execution device 72 by wirelessly communicating with the control device 70, for example, via Bluetooth (registered trademark). The processing device 74 estimates the seating position of the user holding the application execution device 72 from the acquired position of the application execution device 72. Next, the processing device 74 estimates the surface on which the user sits, i.e., the seating surface 13, based on the estimated seating position of the user, and determines the first sensor 51, which detects touch on the seating surface 13, as the first input sensor.

[0056] Furthermore, the processing device 74 extracts sensors that are reachable by the seated user and that are provided outside the seat main body 5 on which the user sits, from the second sensors 52, based on the estimated seating position of the user, and determines the second input sensor. In this embodiment, the processing device 74 determines two second input sensors, a second front input sensor and a second lateral input sensor, from the second sensors 52. More specifically, the processing device 74 determines a sensor that is located in front of the user and reachable by the seated user as the second front input sensor, and a sensor that is located to the side of the user and reachable by the seated user as the second lateral input sensor.

[0057] In this embodiment, when the user is seated in the mid-seat main body 5B (rear seat main body), the processing device 74 determines the first sensor 51 provided on the seat cushion 10 of the mid-seat main body 5B as the first input sensor. Furthermore, the processing device 74 determines the second sensor 52 provided on the upper back surface of the seat back 11 of the front seat main body 5A (front seat main body) in front of the mid-seat main body 5B where the user is seated as the second front input sensor. The second front input sensor detects the user's contact with the upper back surface of the seat back 11 of the front seat main body 5A.

[0058] When the user is seated in the front seat main body 5A, the second sensor 52 that detects contact with the instrument panel 20 is determined as the second front input sensor. When the user is seated in the rear seat main body 5C, the second sensor 52 that is provided on the upper back surface of the seat back 11 of the mid seat main body 5B and detects contact of the user with the upper back surface of the seat back 11 of the mid seat main body 5B is determined as the second front input sensor.

[0059] In this embodiment, when the user is seated in the mid-seat main body 5B, the processing device 74 determines the second sensor 52 provided in the door trim 17 of the rear door 16 located on the side of the mid-seat main body 5B as the second lateral input sensor. Similarly, when the user is seated in the front seat main body 5A, the processing device 74 determines the second sensor 52 provided in the door trim 18 of the front door 15 located on the side of the front seat main body 5A as the second lateral input sensor. When the user is seated in the rear seat main body 5C, the processing device 74 determines the second sensor 52 provided in the rear side trim 19 located on the side of the rear seat main body 5C as the second lateral input sensor.

[0060] Next, the processing device 74 displays the positions of the first sensor 51, the second front sensor, and the second lateral sensor on the touch panel 73. At this time, as shown in FIG. 4(B), the processing device 74 may generate an image of the inside of the vehicle compartment 2 based on the user's seating position and display it on the touch panel 73.

[0061] At the same time, as shown in FIG. 4B, the processing device 74 displays on the touch panel 73 an "A" button corresponding to the first sensor 51, a "B" button corresponding to the second front sensor, and a "C" button corresponding to the second horizontal sensor. Thereafter, the processing device 74 accepts the user's selection by detecting a touch on each button on the touch panel 73. When the processing device 74 detects a touch on the "A" button, the "B" button, or the "C" button on the sensor selection screen 81, the processing device 74 stores the user's selection result in memory as the ID of the operation input sensor, and completes the selection acceptance process. At this time, in this embodiment, the processing device 74 stores in memory the ID (e.g., "A", "B", "C", etc.) indicating the button on which the touch was detected as the ID of the operation input sensor.

[0062] When the selection reception process is completed, the processing device 74 judges whether the user's seating position is the front seat body 5A or the mid-seat body 5B (ST3). When the seating position is the front seat body 5A or the mid-seat body 5B, the automatic adjustment of the seat body 5 is received (ST4), and when the seating position is the rear seat body 5C, the automatic adjustment of the interior light 41 is received without receiving the automatic adjustment of the seat body 5.

[0063] 3, when accepting a request for automatic adjustment of the seat main body 5, the processing device 74 displays a seat adjustment acceptance screen 82 (see FIG. 4(C)) on the touch panel 73 and accepts an input indicating the user's intention to execute the seat adjustment process (ST4). On the seat adjustment acceptance screen 82, a "Yes" input button corresponding to the intention to execute the automatic adjustment of the seat main body 5 and a "No" input button corresponding to the intention not to execute are displayed.

[0064] When the touch on the "Yes" button is detected on the seat adjustment reception screen 82, the processing device 74 drives the actuator 35 of the adjustment mechanism 25 to perform a seat adjustment process of displacing the seat body 5 on which the user sits so that the user can easily play a game (ST5). The displacement here includes translation, rotation, and deformation of the seat body 5, and includes at least the forward and backward movement of the seat cushion 10 relative to the floor 3 and the tilting of the seat back 11 relative to the seat cushion 10. In this embodiment, when the touch on the "Yes" button is detected on the seat adjustment reception screen 82, the processing device 74 drives the forward and backward movement actuator 36 via the control device 70 to move the seat body 5 on which the user sits as far back as possible. Furthermore, the processing device 74 drives the tilting actuator 37 via the control device 70 to tilt the seat back 11 of the seat body 5 on which the user sits as far forward as possible relative to the seat cushion 10 of the seat body 5 on which the user sits. As a result, the seat back 11 is in an upright position.

[0065] When the adjustment mechanism 25 includes the rotation mechanism 28, the processing device 74 may rotate the seat body 5 in the seat adjustment process to displace (move) the seat body 5 to a position where the user can easily play the game. More specifically, the processing device 74 may rotate the seat body 5 so that it faces forward in the seat adjustment process. This provides the user with an environment in which to better enjoy the game.

[0066] When the displacement of the seat body 5 is completed, as shown in FIG. 3, the processing device 74 displays an interior light adjustment reception screen 83 (see FIG. 5(A)) that receives automatic adjustment of the interior light 41, and receives input indicating the user's intention to execute automatic adjustment of the interior light (ST6).

[0067] When detecting a touch on the "Yes" button on the indoor light adjustment acceptance screen 83, the processing device 74 turns off the indoor light 41 (ST7). When the indoor light 41 is turned off, the processing device 74 displays a game execution screen 84 (see FIG. 5(B)) on the touch panel 73, as shown in FIG. 3. When detecting a touch on the "No" button on the indoor light adjustment acceptance screen 83, the processing device 74 displays the game execution screen 84 on the touch panel 73 without switching the indoor light 41 on and off.

[0068] When the processing device 74 displays the game execution screen 84, it refers to the memory and acquires the ID of the operation input sensor selected by the user. Thereafter, the processing device 74 performs an execution process for executing a 100m sprint application that moves the character displayed on the touch panel 73 toward the goal based on a signal detected by the operation input sensor selected by the user (ST8). More specifically, when the ID corresponding to the A button is stored in the memory as the ID of the operation input sensor, the processing device 74 acquires a signal detected by the first input sensor via the control device 70. Thereafter, the processing device 74 moves the character displayed on the touch panel 73 based on the signal detected by the first input sensor. In this embodiment, the processing device 74 may be configured to move the character forward in response to the raising and lowering of the knees of the user seated on the seat main body 5 detected by the first input sensor.

[0069] When the ID corresponding to the B button is stored in the memory as the ID of the operation input sensor, the processing device 74 moves the character based on the signal detected by the second front input sensor. More specifically, the control device 70 may move the character forward in response to a user's contact (touch) detected by the second front sensor.

[0070] When the ID corresponding to the C button is stored in the memory as the ID of the operation input sensor, the processing device 74 moves the character based on the signal detected by the second lateral sensor. More specifically, the control device 70 may move the character forward in response to a user's contact (touch) detected by the second lateral input sensor.

[0071] However, the processing device 74 may change the amount of movement of the character according to the magnitude of the signal detected by the operation input sensor. When the character reaches the goal, the processing device 74 displays a result display screen 85 (see FIG. 5(C)) on the touch panel 73, which includes the time required to reach the goal, the calories burned, and the like, and then ends the application.

[0072] Next, the operation of the seat system 1 thus configured will be described. For example, when a user seated on the mid-seat main body 5B starts an application for a 100m sprint game, a participation acceptance screen 80 is displayed on the touch panel 73 of the application execution device 72. When the user touches the "Yes" button, a sensor selection screen 81 is displayed. At this time, the processing device 74 selects a sensor that detects contact with the seating surface 13 on which the user sits from the first sensors 51 and sets it as the first input sensor. Also, the processing device 74 sets a sensor that is provided on the back surface of the seat back 11 of the front seat main body 5A from the second sensors 52 and detects the user's contact with the back surface as the second front input sensor. Also, the processing device 74 sets a sensor that is provided on the door trim 18 provided on the rear door 16 located to the side of the mid-seat main body 5B and detects the user's contact with the surface on the inside of the vehicle as the second lateral input sensor. After that, the processing device 74 displays the positions of the first input sensor, the second front input sensor, and the second lateral input sensor on the sensor selection screen 81 and the buttons corresponding to each sensor on the touch panel 73. This allows the user to select the operation input sensor from among the first input sensor, the second front input sensor, and the second lateral input sensor.

[0073] Thereafter, when the user touches a button displayed on the sensor selection screen 81 to select a sensor, the processing device 74 displays a seat adjustment acceptance screen 82 on the touch panel 73. When the user touches the "Yes" button displayed on the seat adjustment acceptance screen 82, the mid-seat body 5B moves as far back as possible. As a result, the distance between the front seat body 5A and the mid-seat body 5B increases, and the mid-seat body 5B on which the user sits is disposed in a position where the user can easily move their legs up and down. At the same time, the seat back 11 of the mid-seat body 5B on which the user sits rises up against the seat cushion 10, and the mid-seat body 5B assumes a shape that allows the user to easily move their legs up and down. As a result, the application execution device 72 can adjust the seat body 5 to a position and shape that allows the user in the vehicle to enjoy the game more. That is, the position and shape of the seat body 5 are adjusted to be suitable for the use of the application, and an environment in which the user can enjoy the game more can be provided.

[0074] Next, the processing device 74 displays an interior light adjustment acceptance screen 83 on the touch panel 73 of the application execution device 72. When the user touches the "Yes" button on the interior light adjustment acceptance screen 83, the interior light 41 is turned off. This makes it easier for the user to recognize the screen display on the touch panel 73. This provides the user with an environment in which he or she can enjoy the game more.

[0075] Thereafter, the processing device 74 displays a game execution screen 84 on the touch panel 73. The user moves the character by inputting to the operation input sensor selected by the user. That is, the operation input sensor selected from the first sensor 51 and the second sensor 52 constitutes the application controller of the application execution device 72. When the character reaches the goal, the processing device 74 ends the 100m sprint game application.

[0076] Next, the effect of the seat system 1 configured in this manner will be described. In the sensor selection screen 81, the user can select an operation input sensor for inputting to operate the character from among the first input sensor, the second front input sensor, and the second lateral input sensor. This increases the number of sensors to which the user can input compared to the case where only the first sensor 51 is provided in the vehicle interior 2. Therefore, for example, a user with a disability can select the second front sensor or the second lateral sensor and enjoy a game. That is, the seat system 1 can provide an operation input method that is compatible with more users. In addition, the operation means of the game application executed by the application execution device 72 can be increased. This allows more users to enjoy the game application, and a wider variety of applications can be provided to the users.

[0077] A sensor provided on the seat cushion 10 of the seat main body 5 on which the user sits is set as the first input sensor. This allows the first sensor 51 to be provided at a position where the user can easily input. Also, the user can operate the game application while seated on the seat main body 5, making it easy to operate the game application.

[0078] A sensor provided on the instrument panel 20 located in front of the seat body 5 on which the user sits or on the back surface of the seat back 11 is set as the second front input sensor. This allows a sensor provided at a position where the user can easily input to be set as the second front input sensor.

[0079] A sensor provided on the door trim 17, 18 or the rear side trim 19 located on the side of the seat main body 5 on which the user sits is set as the second lateral input sensor. This makes it possible to set a sensor provided at a position where the user can easily input as the second lateral input sensor.

[0080] In the above embodiment, the game application includes a selection process for allowing the user to select at least one sensor from the first sensor 51, the second front sensor, and the second side sensor, and an execution process for moving a character based on a signal from the selected sensor. This prevents the character from moving even if the user unintentionally touches a sensor other than the selected sensor, thereby preventing malfunction due to input to a sensor other than the selected sensor. In addition, since the user can select a sensor to be used to operate the game application from the first input sensor and the second input sensor, i.e., an operation input sensor, the user can select a sensor suitable for operating the game application by himself / herself.

[0081] <<Second embodiment>> The seat system 101 according to the second embodiment differs from the first embodiment in the configuration of the application execution device 72, and the details of the selection reception process, seat adjustment process, and execution process included in the 100m sprint game application, but the other configurations are the same as those of the first embodiment. Therefore, a description of the other configurations will be omitted.

[0082] As shown in FIG. 6, the application execution device 72 according to this embodiment includes a GPS receiver 102, and the processing device 74 of the application execution device 72 is connectable to a server 104 that stores weather information via a network 103 such as the Internet by public line communication.

[0083] In the selection reception process, the processing device 74 receives a signal from an artificial satellite via the GPS receiver 102 and acquires the position of the application execution device 72. Thereafter, the processing device 74 connects to the server 104 that holds weather information via the network 103. Thereafter, the processing device 74 acquires the predicted outside temperature at the position of the application execution device 72 from the server 104. When the predicted outside temperature is equal to or higher than a predetermined threshold, the processing device 74 selects the first sensor 51 and stores the ID of the first sensor 51, which is the selection result, in memory. At this time, since the outside temperature is equal to or higher than the threshold, the processing device 74 may display on the touch panel 73 a screen notifying the user that the processing device 74 has selected the operation input sensor because the outside temperature is equal to or higher than the threshold. When the predicted outside temperature is lower than the predetermined threshold, the positions of the first input sensor, the second front input sensor, and the second lateral input sensor and the "A" to "C" buttons are displayed on the touch panel 73, as in the first embodiment. Thereafter, the processing device 74 detects a touch on each button of the touch panel 73, thereby accepting the selection of the operation input sensor by the user, and stores the ID of the operation input sensor in memory.

[0084] In the seat adjustment process, the processing device 74 controls the amount of operation of the adjustment mechanism 25 based on information from the server 104. More specifically, when the outside air temperature is equal to or higher than a threshold in the seat adjustment process, the processing device 74 controls the amount of operation of the tilt actuator 37 so that the seat back 11 is inclined slightly rearward with respect to the seat cushion 10, as compared with the case where the outside air temperature is lower than the threshold, thereby deforming the seat body 5.

[0085] When the outside air temperature is equal to or higher than the threshold during execution processing, the processing device 74 moves the character faster in response to an input to the first input sensor than when the outside air temperature is lower than the threshold. That is, when the outside air temperature is equal to or higher than the threshold during execution processing, the processing device 74 increases the character movement speed in response to an input to the first input sensor.

[0086] The operation and effects of the seat system 101 according to the second embodiment will be described. When the outside air temperature is predicted to be equal to or higher than the threshold in the selection reception process, for example, on a summer day, the first sensor 51 is selected as the operation input sensor by the processing device 74. This allows the amount of exercise performed by the user during the game to be reduced compared to when the user inputs to the second front sensor or the second lateral sensor. This allows the user to prevent excessive physical exhaustion by playing the game when the predicted outside air temperature is equal to or higher than the threshold, for example, on a summer day. On the other hand, when the outside air temperature is lower than the threshold, the user himself selects the operation input sensor from among the first input sensor, the second front input sensor, and the second lateral input sensor.

[0087] In this way, in the seat system 101 according to the second embodiment, an operation input sensor is selected based on the outside air temperature, which is information related to the user's surrounding environment stored in the server 104. That is, in the seat system 1, a sensor suitable for the user's surrounding environment is selected as the operation input sensor, and the user can operate the game application by inputting to the operation input sensor. This improves the usability of the seat system 1.

[0088] Furthermore, in this embodiment, when the outside temperature is equal to or higher than the threshold, the character's movement speed in response to an input to the first input sensor is increased, which reduces the amount of exercise the user must perform during the game, providing a more suitable environment for the user.

[0089] When the outside air temperature is equal to or higher than the threshold, the seat back 11 is inclined slightly backward with respect to the seat cushion 10. As a result, when the outside air temperature is equal to or higher than the threshold, a gap is likely to be formed between the user's back and the seat back 11. This allows the user to enjoy the game in a cooler environment, and the seat body 5 has a shape more suitable for the user. That is, the processing device 74 can control the tilt actuator 37 according to the user's situation based on information from the server 104, so that an environment in which the user can enjoy the game more can be provided.

[0090] <<Third embodiment>> The seat system 201 according to the third embodiment differs from the seat system 1 according to the first embodiment in that it includes a speaker 202. In the third embodiment, the content of the game executed in the application execution device 72 differs from that of the first embodiment, and the participation acceptance screen 80, selection acceptance process, and execution process are different. The other configurations of the third embodiment are the same as those of the first embodiment, and therefore description thereof will be omitted.

[0091] As shown in FIG. 7, the seat system 201 has a speaker 202A provided on the door trim 17 of the left and right front doors 15, a speaker 202B provided on the door trim 18 of the left and right rear doors 16, and a speaker 202C provided on the left and right rear side trim 19. The speakers 202A, 202B, and 202C are coupled to the outer side surfaces of the corresponding trims 17, 18, and 19, and are connected to the control device 70 via a predetermined signal line. Each speaker generates sound toward the inside of the vehicle compartment 2 based on a signal from the control device 70. That is, the control device 70 can control the sound output from each of the speakers 202A, 202B, and 202C. The control device 70 receives a signal from the processing device 74 of the application execution device 72 and outputs a signal to each speaker.

[0092] The game application executed in the application execution unit 72 allows the user to input to the sensor in time with the music, as shown in a game execution screen 284 (see FIG. 8).

[0093] In the selection reception process, the processing device 74 displays the first input sensor, the second front input sensor, and the second lateral input sensor on the sensor selection screen 81, and receives two operation input sensors from the user, in the same manner as in the first embodiment. The processing device 74 stores the IDs of the two operation input sensors in memory.

[0094] In the execution process, the processing device 74 first acquires the seating position of the user holding the application execution device 72, and extracts the speaker 202 closest to the seating position as the output speaker. After that, the processing device 74 causes the output speaker to output a predetermined music. At this time, the processing device 74 displays a game execution screen 284 (see FIG. 8) corresponding to the music, and simultaneously acquires signals from the two operation input sensors via the control device 70. At this time, the processing device 74 may display input instructions to the user for each of the operation input sensors on the game execution screen 284. Furthermore, the processing device 74 may calculate the degree of coincidence between the music and the timing of the user's input to each of the operation input sensors based on the signals from the two operation input sensors, and display the result on the screen.

[0095] The effects of the seat system 201 according to the third embodiment will be described. Since the seat system 201 according to the third embodiment includes the speaker 202, it is possible to configure a game application in which input is made to an operation input sensor in accordance with sound. Furthermore, the application execution device 72 can generate sound from the speaker 202 via the control device 70 so as to be suitable for the execution of the game. This allows the application execution device 72 to provide the user with an environment that is more realistic and allows the user to enjoy the game more. In other words, the application execution device 72 can provide the user with an environment suitable for the use of the application execution device 72.

[0096] Processing device 74 performs execution processing based on signals from two operation input sensors. This makes it possible to operate a game application executed by application execution device 72 based on signals from a plurality of operation input sensors. This makes it possible to increase the variety of game applications that can be provided to users.

[0097] Although the description of the specific embodiments is now completed, the present invention is not limited to the above-mentioned embodiments and can be modified and implemented in a wide range of ways. For example, in the first and second embodiments, an example is described in which a 100m sprint game application is executed by one application execution device 72, but the present invention is not limited to this aspect. For example, the application execution devices 72 may be configured to be able to wirelessly communicate with each other, and a 100m sprint game application may be executed simultaneously on multiple application execution devices 72.

[0098] More specifically, when two users are seated in the mid-seat main body 5B, the 100m sprint game may be configured so that the two users can enjoy the 100m sprint game at the same time. In this case, when a game application is started in one application execution device 72, the application execution device 72 may be configured to notify the other application execution devices 72 in the vehicle. Also, as shown in FIG. 9, the application execution device 72 may be configured to display characters corresponding to each user on the touch panel 73 and move the characters forward according to inputs to each operation input sensor. This allows each user to select an operation input sensor suitable for him / herself, so that multiple people, including physically disabled users who have difficulty inputting to the seating sensors, can enjoy the game at the same time.

[0099] In the above embodiment, the seat system 1, 101, 201 mounted on the vehicle S has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this embodiment. For example, as shown in FIG. 10, the seat system 301 may be provided in a room 302 in which a seat body 305 (chair) on which a seat can be seated and a desk 306 (table) are provided. A computer, which is an application execution device 72, is provided on the desk 306, and a monitor 373 is provided on the desk 306. The seat body 305 may have a support base 309 provided on a floor 303 that defines the lower surface of the room 302, a seat cushion 310 (seating portion) that is supported by the support base 309 and forms a seating surface 313, and a seat back 311 (backrest portion) that forms a backrest. The support base 309 accommodates an adjustment mechanism 325 that moves the support base 309 back and forth and left and right with respect to the floor 303 and rotates it around a vertical axis, and a control device 370 that controls the drive of the adjustment mechanism 325. The adjustment mechanism 325 includes a plurality of wheels 325A and a motor 325B that controls the driving of each of the wheels 325A. When the game application is executed, the application execution device 372 obtains the position of the seat body 305 by wirelessly communicating with the control device 370. Thereafter, the application execution device 372 operates the adjustment mechanism 325 via the control device 370 to move the seat body 305 forward, backward, left, and right, and further rotates the seat body 305 around a vertical axis, thereby moving the seat body 305 to a position suitable for playing a game.

[0100] In addition, a first sensor 351 for detecting a user's contact with seating surface 313 may be provided inside seat body 305, more specifically, inside seat cushion 310, and a second sensor 352 for detecting a user's contact may be provided on desk 306. Application execution device 372 may execute a game application in response to an operation input to first sensor 351 and second sensor 352 from a user seated on seat body 305.

[0101] The seat system 1 may also have a seat body 5, an air cell adjustment mechanism including an air cell that changes the shape of the seat body 5 and a supply / exhaust device that supplies / exhausts air to / from the inside of the air cell, and the air cell adjustment mechanism may be configured to be operated by the control device 70. In the seat adjustment process, the processing device 74 may operate the air cell adjustment mechanism via the control device 70 to deform the seat body 5. More specifically, in the seat adjustment process, the processing device 74 may drive the supply / exhaust device to exhaust air from inside the air cell. This allows the user to move easily when a game application is executed, and provides an environment in which the user can enjoy the game.

[0102] The seat system 1 has a seat body 5 equipped with a seat-back folding mechanism that rotates the upper part of the seat back 11 relative to the lower part about an axis in the left-right direction, and the seat-back folding mechanism may be configured to be operated by the control device 70. In the seat adjustment process, the processing device 74 may operate the seat-back folding mechanism via the control device 70 to change the shape of the seat body 5 into a shape suitable for playing games.

[0103] Furthermore, when the seat system 1 has a seat body 5 having an armrest 380 (see FIG. 7) supported displaceably relative to the seat back 11, and an armrest adjustment mechanism 381 that displaces the armrest 380 relative to the seat back 11, the armrest adjustment mechanism 381 may be configured to be operated by the control device 70. In the seat adjustment process, the processing device 74 may operate the armrest adjustment mechanism 381 via the control device 70 to displace the armrest 380.

[0104] In the above embodiment, the application execution device 72 is configured to activate the adjustment mechanism 25 before the execution process, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the application execution device 72 may be configured to activate the adjustment mechanism 25 in accordance with the progress of the game. Also, the application execution device 72 may be configured to change the brightness of the interior light 41 in accordance with the progress of the game.

[0105] In the above embodiment, the application execution device 72 is a smartphone, but is not limited to this. The application execution device 72 may be a tablet, a slate PC, or a car navigation system.

[0106] 7, the second sensor 52 may be provided on the floor 3 that defines the lower surface of the vehicle interior 2 and may include a sensor 401 that detects a user's contact (touch) with the floor 3. The second sensor 52 may be provided on a center console 402 and may include a sensor 403 that detects a user's contact (touch) with the center console 402, or the second sensor 52 may be provided on a window 404 and may include a sensor 405 that detects a user's contact (touch) with the window 404. The first sensor 51 may be provided inside the seat back 11 and may include a sensor 407 that detects a user's contact with a front surface of a bolster portion 406 that is provided on the left and right sides of the seat back 11 and protrudes forward. When an armrest 408 is provided on the door trims 17 and 18 or the seat main body 5, the first sensor 51 and the second sensor 52 may each include a sensor 409 that detects a user's contact (touch) with the armrest 408.

[0107] In the above-described second embodiment, the processing device 74 is configured to obtain the predicted air temperature from the server 104, but is not limited to this aspect. For example, the processing device 74 may be configured to obtain the predicted weather, humidity, or precipitation from the server 104, and control the amount of operation of the adjustment mechanism 25 based on the obtained information.

[0108] In the above third embodiment, the application execution device 72, 372 executes a game application based on signals from two operation input sensors, but this is not limited to the above. The application execution device 72, 372 may execute a game application based on signals from three or more sensors included in the first sensor 51, 351 or the second sensor 52, 352.

[0109] In the above embodiment, the adjustment mechanism 25 includes the slide mechanism 26, the reclining mechanism 27, the rotation mechanism 28 for rotating the seat cushion 10 around a vertical axis relative to the floor 3, and the height adjustment mechanism 29, but the adjustment mechanism 25 is not limited to these. The adjustment mechanism 24 may include, for example, a floor rotation mechanism for rotating at least a part of the floor 3. In this case, the floor 3 may include a plate-shaped fixed part fixed to a frame constituting the vehicle body and having a circular opening, and a disk-shaped movable part accommodated in the opening and flush with the fixed part. The movable part is supported rotatably with an axis extending vertically relative to the frame constituting the vehicle body, and the floor rotation mechanism may include a motor for rotating the movable part relative to the frame.

[0110] The adjustment mechanism 25 may include a rotation mechanism that rotates the seat body 5 about an axis in the left-right direction. In this case, the seat body 5 is supported by a frame constituting the vehicle body so as to be rotatable about an axis in the left-right direction, and the adjustment mechanism 25 may include a motor that rotates the seat body 5.

[0111] In the case where the seat main body 5 includes an ottoman provided in front of the seat cushion 10, the adjustment mechanism 25 may include a displacement mechanism for displacing the ottoman. In addition, in the case where the seat cushion 10 is extendable in the front-rear direction, the adjustment mechanism 25 may include an actuator for extending and retracting the seat cushion 10 to change the front-rear length.

[0112] The seat system 1 may also include a heater 501 (see FIG. 7) provided in the seat body 5, more specifically, in the seat cushion 10 or the seat back 11. In this case, it is preferable that the control device 70 is connected to the heater 501 and is capable of adjusting the voltage applied to the heater 501. This allows the control device 70 to change the amount of heat generated by the heater 501. This allows the application execution device 72 to transmit a signal to the control device 70 and adjust the amount of heat generated by the heater 501. Thus, the seat system 1 can provide the user with an environment more suitable for using applications.

[0113] The seat system 1 may also include an air conditioning device 502 (see FIG. 7) that conditions the air inside the vehicle cabin, and the control device 70 may be connected to the air conditioning device 502 and be capable of controlling the air conditioning device 502. The air conditioning device 502 is a device that adjusts the temperature, humidity, etc. inside the vehicle cabin, and may be a so-called air conditioner.

[0114] The seat system 1 may also include a vibration device that is housed inside the seat body 5 and transmits vibrations to a seated user. In this case, the control device 70 may be connected to the vibration device and be capable of controlling the vibration device. The control device 70 may drive the vibration device in accordance with the execution content of the application.

[0115] In the above embodiment, a game application is executed in the application execution unit 72, 372, but this is not limited to the above. For example, an application for creating documents or illustrations may be executed in the application execution unit 72, 372. [Explanation of symbols]

[0116] 1: Seat system according to the first embodiment 2: Vehicle interior 3: Floor 5: Seat body 10: Seat cushion 11: Seat back 13: Seating surface 25: Adjustment mechanism 26: Slide mechanism 27: Reclining mechanism 28: Rotation mechanism 41: Interior lighting (lighting) 70: Control device 72: Application execution device 101: Seat system according to the second embodiment 103: Network 104: Server 201: Seat system according to the third embodiment 301: Seat system according to another embodiment 305: Seat body 325: Adjustment mechanism 370: Control device 372: Application execution device 501: Heater 502:Air conditioner S: Vehicle

Claims

1. 1. A seat system comprising: A seat body disposed on a floor that defines a vehicle interior; an adjustment mechanism for adjusting at least one of a position and a shape of the seat main body; an application execution device having a touch panel for displaying information and capable of executing an application; The seat body includes a seat cushion that constitutes a seating surface, and a seat back that is connected to a rear portion of the seat cushion. The seat cushion is provided with a sensor that receives an input from a seated user, the application execution unit executes the application based on the detection result of the sensor; the application execution device receives a seat adjustment input related to an automatic adjustment of the seat body from the user via the touch panel before executing the application, and drives the adjustment mechanism when the seat adjustment input is received; The adjustment mechanism includes a forward / backward movement actuator that moves the seat body forward / backward, To receive input from the user, the sensor detects a change in pressure on the seating surface due to movement of the seated user; A seat system, wherein the seat adjustment input includes an input corresponding to movement of the seat body in the fore-and-aft direction.

2. The adjustment mechanism includes a tilt actuator that tilts the seat cushion relative to the seat back, 2. The seating system of claim 1, wherein the seat adjustment input includes an input corresponding to tilting of the seat back relative to the seat cushion.

3. The application execution device is equipped with a GPS receiver for determining its own location, and is configured to be connectable to a server that stores weather information, The application execution device, Identifying the self-location by the GPS receiver, and acquiring the weather information predicted at the self-location from the server using the identified self-location; 3. The seat system according to claim 1, wherein the driving amount of the adjustment mechanism is set based on the acquired weather information.

4. The application execution device is equipped with a GPS receiver for determining its own location, and is configured to be connectable to a server that stores weather information including an outside temperature; The application execution device, Identifying the self-location by the GPS receiver; Using the identified self-location, the weather information predicted at the self-location is acquired from the server; The seat system according to claim 2, wherein when the outside air temperature at the self-position is equal to or higher than a predetermined threshold, the drive amount of the tilting actuator is controlled so that the seat back is tilted further rearward relative to the seat cushion than when the outside air temperature is below the threshold.

5. An air conditioning device for conditioning the interior of the vehicle cabin, and a control device for controlling the air conditioning device, 3. The seat system according to claim 1, wherein the application execution device is connected to the control device and is configured to be able to control the air conditioning device.

6. A seat system comprising: A seat body disposed on a floor that defines a vehicle interior; an adjustment mechanism for adjusting at least one of a position and a shape of the seat main body; an application execution device having a touch panel for displaying information and capable of executing an application; The seat body includes a seat cushion that constitutes a seating surface, and a seat back that is connected to a rear portion of the seat cushion. The seat cushion is provided with a sensor that receives an input from a seated user, the application execution unit executes the application based on the detection result of the sensor; the application execution device receives a seat adjustment input related to an automatic adjustment of the seat body from the user via the touch panel before executing the application, and drives the adjustment mechanism when the seat adjustment input is received; The adjustment mechanism includes a tilt actuator that tilts the seat cushion relative to the seat back, To receive input from the user, the sensor detects a change in pressure on the seating surface due to movement of the seated user; The seat system, wherein the seat adjustment input includes an input corresponding to tilting of the seat back relative to the seat cushion.

7. The application execution device is equipped with a GPS receiver for determining its own location, and is configured to be connectable to a server that stores weather information; The application execution device, Identifying the self-location by the GPS receiver, and acquiring the weather information predicted at the self-location from the server using the identified self-location; The seat system according to claim 6 , wherein the driving amount of the adjustment mechanism is set based on the acquired weather information.

8. The weather information includes an outside temperature, The seat system described in claim 7, wherein the application execution device acquires the outside air temperature at the local position based on the acquired weather information, and when the acquired outside air temperature is equal to or higher than a predetermined threshold, controls the drive amount of the tilting actuator so that the seat back is tilted further rearward relative to the seat cushion than when the acquired outside air temperature is below the threshold.

9. An air conditioning device for conditioning the interior of the vehicle cabin, and a control device for controlling the air conditioning device, 9. The seat system according to claim 6, wherein the application execution device is connected to the control device and is configured to be able to control the air conditioner.

10. The seat body has a headrest provided on an upper portion of the seat back, The seat system according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the seat cushion and the seat back each include a frame forming a skeleton, a pad supported by the frame, and a skin material covering an outer surface of the pad.

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