Vehicle interior system

Abstract

To provide a vehicle interior system which can enhance entertainment.SOLUTION: A vehicle interior system 1 has a first electrically-driven device (monitor M) operated by electricity, a second electrically-driven device (electrically-driven sliding mechanism 50) operated by electricity, an operation part 20 for operating the first electrically-driven device, a control unit 100 for, based on operation instructions from the operation part 20, operating the first electrically-driven device in a first operation, and a movement detection unit (camera 30) for detecting movement of a user who intends to operate the operation part 20. The control unit 100 can determine whether or not the user has the intention to operate the operation part 20 based on the information acquired from the movement detection unit, and when determining that the user has such intention, executes mischief processing for operating the second electrically-driven device.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a vehicle interior system including an operation unit for operating an electric device and a control unit.

Background Art

[0002] Conventionally, a system including a switch for operating in-vehicle equipment, a light source for illuminating the switch, and a control unit for acquiring line-of-sight information indicating the line of sight of an occupant from a driver monitoring system is known (see Patent Document 1). In this system, the control unit determines whether or not the line of sight of the occupant is in the direction where the switch is arranged, and by controlling the light source based on this determination result, it is possible to improve the visibility of the switch.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0003]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] However, in the prior art, although it is possible to improve the visibility of the switch and enhance the operability of the switch, the entertainment property is insufficient.

[0005] Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a vehicle interior system capable of enhancing entertainment property.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0006] To solve the above problems, a vehicle interior system according to the present invention includes a first electric device that operates by being energized, a second electric device that operates by being energized, an operation unit for operating the first electric device, a control unit that operates the first electric device in a first operation based on an operation command from the operation unit, and an operation detection unit that detects the operation of a user who attempts to operate the operation unit. Based on the information acquired from the operation detection unit, the control unit can determine whether there is a user's intention to operate the operation unit. When it is determined that there is an intention to operate, the control unit executes a mischief process of operating the first electric device in a second operation different from the first operation or operating the second electric device.

[0007] According to this configuration, when the user attempts to operate the operation unit, the first electric device operates in a second operation different from the first operation, or the second electric device operates, which can startle the user and thus enhance the entertainment value.

[0008] Further, the operation detection unit can detect the user's line of sight. Based on the information acquired from the operation detection unit, the control unit may determine that there is an intention to operate when it is determined that the user's line of sight is directed at the operation unit for a predetermined time.

[0009] Further, the operation detection unit can detect the position of the user's hand. Based on the information acquired from the operation detection unit, the control unit may determine that there is an intention to operate when it is determined that the user's hand has approached the operation unit.

[0010] Further, the vehicle interior system may include a seat on which the user can sit, and the second electric device may be a device that moves at least a part of the seat. In this case, at least a part of the seat is movable between a first position and a second position that is farther from the operation unit than the first position in the front-rear direction or a second position that is different from the first position in a direction orthogonal to the front-rear direction. In the mischief process, the control unit may operate the second electric device to move at least a part of the seat from the first position to the second position.

[0011] According to this configuration, when the user attempts to operate the operation unit, at least a part of the seat moves from the first position to the second position, interfering with the user's operation, thus enhancing the entertainment value.

[0012] Also, in the front-rear direction, the second position may be farther from the operation unit than the first position.

[0013] Moreover, the vehicle interior system may include a seat on which the user can sit, and the second electric device may be a device that moves the operation unit. In this case, the operation unit is movable between a third position and a fourth position that is farther from the seat than the third position in the front-rear direction, or a fourth position that is different from the third position in a direction orthogonal to the front-rear direction. The control unit may operate the second electric device to move the operation unit from the third position to the fourth position during the prank process.

[0014] According to this configuration, when the user attempts to operate the operation unit, the operation unit moves from the third position to the fourth position, interfering with the user's operation, thus enhancing the entertainment value.

[0015] Also, in the front-rear direction, the fourth position may be farther from the seat than the third position.

[0016] Furthermore, the vehicle interior system may include a screen capable of displaying a character. When executing the prank process, the control unit may display an image on the screen in which the character is interfering with the operation of the operation unit.

[0017] According to this configuration, when the prank process is executed, an image in which the character is interfering with the operation of the operation unit is displayed on the screen, further enhancing the entertainment value.

[0018] Moreover, the vehicle interior system may include a projection device capable of projecting a character around the operation unit. When executing the prank process, the control unit may execute a projection process of projecting the character around the operation unit by the projection device.

[0019] According to this configuration, when the prank process is executed, a character is projected around the operation unit, so that the entertainment property can be further enhanced.

[0020] Further, the vehicle interior system may include a first seat and a second seat disposed in front of the first seat, the second seat having an operation unit on the back surface, and the second electric device may be a device that moves the second seat in the front-rear direction. In this case, the control unit may operate the second electric device to move the second seat forward in the prank process.

[0021] According to this configuration, when a user sitting on the first seat tries to operate the operation unit, the second seat moves forward, so that the operation unit moves away from the user, thus preventing the user's operation from being obstructed and enhancing the entertainment property.

[0022] Further, when the control unit predicts a vehicle collision based on information from a collision detection unit provided in the vehicle, the control unit may prohibit the execution of the prank process.

[0023] According to this configuration, when the vehicle is likely to collide, the execution of the prank process is prohibited, so that, for example, the user can take a posture in preparation for the collision.

[0024] Further, the vehicle interior system may include a switch for switching the control unit between a first mode in which the prank process is not executed and a second mode in which the prank process is executed.

Advantages of the Invention

[0025] According to the present invention, when a user tries to operate the operation unit, the first electric device operates in a second operation different from the first operation, or the second electric device operates, so that the user can be surprised, thus enhancing the entertainment property.

[0026] In addition, when the user attempts to operate the operation unit, at least a part of the seat moves from the first position to the second position, so that the user's operation is not obstructed, and the entertainment property can be enhanced.

[0027] In addition, when the user attempts to operate the operation unit, the operation unit moves from the third position to the fourth position, so that the user's operation is not obstructed, and the entertainment property can be enhanced.

[0028] In addition, when the prank process is executed, an image in which a character obstructs the operation of the operation unit is displayed on the screen, so that the entertainment property can be further enhanced.

[0029] In addition, when the prank process is executed, a character is projected around the operation unit, so that the entertainment property can be further enhanced.

[0030] In addition, when the user sitting on the first seat attempts to operate the operation unit, the second seat having the operation unit moves forward, so that the user's operation is not obstructed, and the entertainment property can be enhanced.

[0031] In addition, when the vehicle is about to collide, the execution of the prank process is prohibited, so that, for example, the user can take a posture in preparation for the collision.

Brief Description of the Drawings

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[0033] [First Embodiment] Hereinafter, a first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. As shown in FIG. 1, the vehicle interior system 1 includes a seat 10 on which a user can sit, a monitor M as an example of a first electric device, an operation unit 20, a camera 30 as an example of a motion detection unit, and a control unit 100. The seat 10, the monitor M, the operation unit 20, and the camera 30 are arranged at positions facing the inside of the vehicle, specifically, the passenger compartment.

[0034] The seat 10 includes a seat body 10A, an electric reclining mechanism 40, an electric slide mechanism 50 as an example of a second electric device, a reclining switch 61, a slide switch 62, and a mode changeover switch 63.

[0035] The seat body 10A is a member having a seating surface for supporting a user. The seat body 10A includes a seat cushion 11, a seat back 12, and a headrest 13. The seat cushion 11, the seat back 12, and the headrest 13 each have a metal frame constituting a skeleton, a pad covering the frame, and a skin covering the pad. The pad is made of urethane foam or the like. The skin is made of synthetic leather, fabric, or the like. The upper surface of the seat cushion 11 serves as the seating surface. The front surfaces of the seat back 12 and the headrest 13 serve as the seating surface.

[0036] The electric reclining mechanism 40 is a mechanism for tilting the seat back 12. The electric reclining mechanism 40 includes a motor that operates by energization.

[0037] The electric slide mechanism 50 is a device for moving the seat 10 in the front-rear direction. Here, the seat 10 is supported by a slide rail SR so as to be movable in the front-rear direction. The electric slide mechanism 50 includes a motor that operates by energization. The seat 10 is movable between a first position and a second position that is farther from the operation unit 20 than the first position in the front-rear direction. In the present embodiment, the second position is located behind the first position.

[0038] The reclining switch 61 is an operation unit for operating the electric reclining mechanism 40. The reclining switch 61 is, for example, tiltable in the front-rear direction. When the reclining switch 61 is tilted forward, it outputs a forward tilt command for tilting the seat back 12 forward to the control unit 100. When the reclining switch 61 is tilted rearward, it outputs a rearward tilt command for tilting the seat back 12 rearward to the control unit 100.

[0039] The slide switch 62 is an operation unit for operating the electric slide mechanism 50. The slide switch 62 is, for example, slidable in the front-rear direction. When the slide switch 62 is slid forward, it outputs a forward movement command for moving the seat 10 forward to the control unit 100. When the slide switch 62 is slid rearward, it outputs a backward movement command for moving the seat 10 backward to the control unit 100.

[0040] The mode changeover switch 63 is a switch for switching the mode of the control unit 100 between a first mode and a second mode. Here, the first mode is a mode in which a prank process described later is not executed. The second mode is a mode in which the prank process is executed. The mode changeover switch 63 is, for example, a push-button type switch. Each time the mode changeover switch 63 is pressed by the user, it alternates between the ON state and the OFF state.

[0041] The monitor M is an electric device that operates by being energized. The monitor M has a screen M1 (see FIG. 3) for displaying an image. The image displayed on the monitor M can be changed by the control unit 100. The monitor M can be arranged on the dashboard so as to be located, for example, under the rearview mirror. A user seated on the seat 10 can view the screen M1 of the monitor M.

[0042] The operation unit 20 is a switch for operating the monitor M. The operation unit 20 is, for example, a push-button type switch. Each time the operation unit 20 is pressed by the user, it alternately switches between the ON state and the OFF state. When the operation unit 20 is in the ON state, the monitor M enters the ON state in which an image is displayed on the screen M1, and when the operation unit is in the OFF state, the monitor M enters the OFF state in which the display of the image is erased from the screen M1.

[0043] The camera 30 is a device that detects the actions of the user who attempts to operate the operation unit 20. The camera 30 is arranged at a position where it can image the face of the user sitting on the seat 10 and can detect the user's line of sight.

[0044] The control unit 100 is configured to include, for example, a CPU, a RAM, a ROM, an input / output circuit, etc. The control unit 100 may be provided on the seat 10 or may be provided on a member other than the seat 10. The control unit 100 is connected to the monitor M, the operation unit 20, the camera 30, the electric reclining mechanism 40, and the electric slide mechanism 50.

[0045] The control unit 100 has a function of operating the monitor M in a first operation based on an operation command from the operation unit 20. Specifically, when the control unit 100 receives an operation command (ON command) output from the operation unit 20 switched from the OFF state to the ON state, it operates the monitor M to change from the OFF state to the ON state. When the control unit 100 receives an operation command (OFF command) output from the operation unit 20 switched from the ON state to the OFF state, it turns off the monitor M.

[0046] The control unit 100 can be switched between a first mode and a second mode by the mode switch 63. The second mode is a mode in which the user can touch the cat reflected on the screen M1 of the monitor M shown in FIG. 3 through the seat. In the following description, the second mode is also referred to as the "cat mode".

[0047] The first mode is a mode in which an image is not displayed on the screen M1, or an image different from that in the cat mode is displayed on the screen M1. In the following description, the first mode is also referred to as the "normal mode".

[0048] In the cat mode, the control unit 100 displays a sheet image G1 imitating the sheet 10 and a character image G2 imitating a cat as an example of a character on the screen M1 of the monitor M. In the cat mode, the control unit 100 executes a prank process in which the cat on the screen M1 plays a prank on the user through the sheet. In the normal mode, the control unit 100 does not execute the prank process.

[0049] In the cat mode, the control unit 100 can determine whether there is a user's operation intention for the operation unit 20 based on the information acquired from the camera 30, and when it is determined that there is an operation intention, the control unit 100 executes a prank process. In the prank process, the control unit 100 operates the electric slide mechanism 50 to move the sheet 10 from the first position to the second position. That is, in the prank process, the control unit 100 moves the sheet 10 backward so that the user cannot operate the operation unit 20.

[0050] The method for determining the operation intention may be any method. In the present embodiment, when the control unit 100 determines that the user's line of sight is directed at the operation unit 20 for a predetermined time based on the information acquired from the camera 30, the control unit 100 determines that there is an operation intention.

[0051] When the control unit 100 executes the prank process, as shown in FIG. 5, the control unit 100 displays an image on the screen M1 in which the cat is interfering with the operation of the operation unit 20. In the present embodiment, in the prank process, the control unit 100 displays a video on the screen M1 in which the cat pushes the sheet backward as shown in FIG. 5(a).

[0052] In this case, the control unit 100 may display, on the screen M1, an image of characters such as "No operation, nya~" and an image indicating the state of the cat, or may output the content of the character image as audio from the speaker. Note that the speaker may be provided on the sheet 10 or on a member other than the sheet 10.

[0053] Next, the operation of the control unit 100 will be described in detail. The control unit 100 repeatedly executes the process shown in FIG. 2. In the process shown in FIG. 2, the control unit 100 first determines whether the mode switch 63 is ON (S1).

[0054] If it is determined in step S1 that the mode switch 63 is not ON (No), the control unit 100 sets the mode to the first mode, that is, the normal mode (S8), and ends this process.

[0055] If it is determined in step S1 that the mode switch 63 is ON (Yes), the control unit 100 sets the mode to the second mode, that is, the cat mode (S2), and displays the home screen shown in FIG. 3 on the screen M1 (S3).

[0056] After step S3, the control unit 100 acquires information from the camera 30 (S4), and based on this information, determines whether the time during which the user's line of sight is directed at the operation unit 20 (hereinafter also referred to as the "operation unit viewing time") is equal to or longer than a predetermined time (S5). If it is determined in step S5 that the operation unit viewing time is equal to or longer than the predetermined time (Yes), the control unit 100 activates the electric slide mechanism 50 to move the sheet 10 backward (S6).

[0057] After step S6, the control unit 100 displays, on the screen M1, a video of the cat moving the sheet backward (S7), and ends this process. Note that the order of steps S6 and S7 may be reversed or they may be simultaneous.

[0058] If it is determined in step S5 that the operation unit viewing time is not equal to or longer than a predetermined time (No), the control unit 100 randomly selects a cat action and displays an image of the cat performing the selected action on the screen M1 (S9), and ends this process. Here, the cat action can be any action. For example, the cat action can be an action in which the cat relaxes on the seat as shown in FIG. 4. In this case, the control unit 100 may display an image of characters such as "Relaxing nya~" on the screen M1, which indicates the state of the cat, or may output the content of the character image from the speaker as sound.

[0059] Next, a specific example of the operation of the control unit 100 will be described. When the user presses the mode switch 63 to turn it on, the control unit 100 switches to the cat mode. In the cat mode, first, the control unit 100 displays the home screen shown in FIG. 3 on the screen M1. In the cat mode, when the user is just looking at the screen M1, for example, the control unit 100 determines that the operation unit viewing time is not equal to or longer than a predetermined time (S5: No), and randomly displays a cat action as shown in FIG. 4 on the screen M1.

[0060] In the cat mode, when the user tries to operate the operation unit 20 and views the operation unit 20 for a predetermined time or longer, the control unit 100 determines that the operation unit viewing time is equal to or longer than a predetermined time (S5: Yes), and as shown in FIG. 5, moves the seat 10 on which the user is seated backward, and displays a video on the screen M1 in which the cat pushes the seat backward. At this time, the user is surprised that the seat 10 moves backward by itself, but since a video in which the cat pushes the seat backward is displayed on the screen M1, the user can feel that the operation of the operation unit 20 is obstructed by the cat, and is healed by the free-spirited selfishness of the cat.

[0061] As described above, according to the present embodiment, the following effects can be obtained. When the user tries to operate the operation unit 20, the electric slide mechanism 50 operates and the seat 10 moves backward, so that the user's operation is obstructed, thereby enhancing the entertainment value.

[0062] When the prank process is executed, an image in which the cat is interfering with the operation of the operation unit 20 is displayed on the screen M1, so that the entertainment property can be further enhanced.

[0063] [Second Embodiment] Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with appropriate reference to the drawings. Since this embodiment is obtained by partially changing the operation of the control unit 100 according to the above-described first embodiment, the same reference numerals are given to the same components and processes as those in the first embodiment, and the description thereof is omitted.

[0064] As shown in FIG. 6, in the second embodiment, the control unit 100 according to the second embodiment is configured to operate the electric reclining mechanism 40 to tilt the seat back 12 backward in the prank process, and display a video on the screen M1 in which the cat hangs on the seat back to tilt the seat back backward.

[0065] Specifically, in the second embodiment, the process of step S6 in FIG. 2 is replaced with a process of operating the electric reclining mechanism 40 to tilt the seat back 12 backward. Further, the process of step S7 in FIG. 2 is replaced with a process of displaying, on the screen M1, a video in which the seat back is tilted backward by the cat hanging on the seat back. Since the other processes (S1 to S5, S8, S9) are the same as those in the first embodiment, the description thereof is omitted.

[0066] In the second embodiment, the electric reclining mechanism 40 corresponds to a second electric device that moves the seat back 12, which is a part of the seat 10. The seat back 12 is rotatable between the first position shown in FIG. 1 and the second position shown in FIG. 2. The second position is farther from the operation unit 20 than the first position in the front-rear direction. Specifically, the upper part of the seat back 12 is farther from the operation unit 20 at the second position than at the first position. The control unit 100 rotates the seat back 12 from the first position to the second position in the prank process.

[0067] In the second embodiment, in the cat mode, when the user tries to operate the operation unit 20 and looks at the operation unit 20 for a predetermined time or more, the control unit 100 determines that the operation unit viewing time is a predetermined time or more (S5: Yes). As shown in FIG. 6, the control unit 100 tilts the seat back 12 on which the user is leaning backward and displays a video on the screen M1 in which a cat tilts the seat back backward. At this time, although the user is surprised that the seat back 12 tilts backward on its own, since a video in which a cat tilts the seat back backward is displayed on the screen M1, the user can feel that the operation of the operation unit 20 is being obstructed by the cat, and is healed by the free-spirited selfishness of the cat.

[0068] [Third Embodiment] Next, the third embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with appropriate reference to the drawings. Note that, since this embodiment is a modification of the structure of the seat 10 and the operation of the control unit 100 according to the first embodiment described above, the same reference numerals are given to the same components and processes as those in the first embodiment, and the description thereof is omitted.

[0069] As shown in FIG. 7(b), the seat 310 according to the third embodiment further includes an electric height mechanism 311 as an example of a second electric device. The electric height mechanism 311 is a mechanism that moves the seat body 10A between a first position shown in FIG. 1 and a second position shown in FIG. 7(b). The second position is a position different from the first position in a direction orthogonal to the front-rear direction, specifically, in the vertical direction. More specifically, the second position is a position above the first position.

[0070] The control unit 100 according to the third embodiment is configured to operate the electric height mechanism 311 to move the seat body 10A upward and display a video on the screen M1 in which a cat lifts the seat from below in the mischief process.

[0071] Specifically, in the third embodiment, the process of step S6 in FIG. 2 is replaced with a process of operating the electric height mechanism 311 to move the seat body 10A upward. Further, the process of step S7 in FIG. 2 is replaced with a process of displaying on the screen M1 a video of a cat lifting the seat from below. Since the other processes (S1 to S5, S8, S9) are the same as those in the first embodiment, the description thereof will be omitted.

[0072] In the third embodiment, in the cat mode, when the user tries to operate the operation unit 20 and views the operation unit 20 for a predetermined time or more, the control unit 100 determines that the operation unit viewing time is a predetermined time or more (S5: Yes), and as shown in FIG. 7, the control unit 100 moves the seat body 10A on which the user is seated upward and displays on the screen M1 a video of a cat lifting the seat from below. At this time, although the user is surprised that the seat body 10A rises by itself, since the video of the cat lifting the seat is displayed on the screen M1, the user can feel that the operation of the operation unit 20 is obstructed by the cat and is healed by the free-spirited selfishness of the cat.

[0073] Note that the second electric device may be a device that moves the seat in the left-right direction. In this case, the first position may be a position where the seat faces the operation unit in the front-rear direction, and the second position may be a position shifted from the first position in the left-right direction.

[0074] [Fourth Embodiment] Next, a fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with appropriate reference to the drawings. Note that, since this embodiment is a modification of the structure of the vehicle interior system 1 and the operation of the control unit 100 according to the first embodiment described above, the same reference numerals are given to the same components and processes as those in the first embodiment, and the description thereof will be omitted.

[0075] As shown in FIGS. 8(a) and 8(b), a vehicle interior system 401 according to the fourth embodiment includes a window drive device 410 as an example of a first electric device, a window switch 420 as an example of an operation unit, and an upper sensor 430 and a lower sensor 440 as examples of motion detection units.

[0076] The window drive device 410 is a device that moves the window W of an automobile door up and down. The window drive device 410 includes a motor that operates when energized.

[0077] The window switch 420 is a switch for operating the window drive device 410 to move the window W up and down. As shown in FIG. 8(b), the window switch 420 has a claw portion 421 that can catch a user's finger from below. The window switch 420 is rotatable about a shaft 422 extending in the left-right direction.

[0078] When the user presses the claw portion 421 of the window switch 420 downward, the window switch 420 outputs a downward command for lowering the window W to the control unit 100. When the user pulls the claw portion 421 of the window switch 420 upward, the window switch 420 outputs an upward command for raising the window W to the control unit 100.

[0079] When the control unit 100 receives a downward command, it operates the window drive device 410 to lower the window W. When the control unit 100 receives an upward command, it operates the window drive device 410 to raise the window W.

[0080] The upper sensor 430 and the lower sensor 440 are optical sensors capable of detecting the position of the user's hand. The upper sensor 430 is located above the claw portion 421 and detects a user's finger approaching the upper surface of the claw portion 421.

[0081] The lower sensor 440 is located below the upper sensor 430. Specifically, the lower sensor 440 is located in front of the claw portion 421 and detects a user's finger approaching the front end of the claw portion 421 when the user tries to put a finger under the claw portion 421.

[0082] When the control unit 100 determines that the user's hand has approached the window switch 420 based on the information acquired from the upper sensor 430 and the lower sensor 440, it determines that there is an intention to operate. Specifically, when the upper sensor 430 detects the user's hand, the control unit 100 determines that the user has an intention to operate to lower the window W (hereinafter also referred to as the "lowering intention"). Further, when the lower sensor 440 detects the user's hand, the control unit 100 determines that the user has an intention to operate to raise the window W (hereinafter also referred to as the "raising intention").

[0083] In the second mode, when the control unit 100 determines that there is an intention to operate, it operates the window driving device 410 with an operation contrary to the intention to operate. Specifically, in the second mode, when the control unit 100 determines that there is a lowering intention, it raises the window W. When the control unit 100 determines that there is a raising intention in the second mode, it lowers the window W.

[0084] That is, when receiving a lowering command, the control unit 100 operates the window driving device 410 in the first operation to lower the window W, and when determining that there is a lowering intention in the second mode, it operates the window driving device 410 in a second operation different from the first operation to raise the window W. When the operation of the window driving device 410 when the control unit 100 receives a raising command (the operation of raising the window W) is defined as the first operation, when the control unit 100 determines that there is a raising intention in the second mode, it operates the window driving device 410 in a second operation different from the first operation to lower the window W.

[0085] Specifically, the control unit 100 according to the fourth embodiment executes the process shown in FIG. 9. The process of FIG. 9 has steps S31 to S34 in addition to steps S1, S2, and S8 in the process of FIG. 2. In the following description, the state where the upper sensor 430 or the lower sensor 440 detects a hand is described as "ON", and the state where no detection is made is described as "OFF".

[0086] After step S2, the control unit 100 determines whether the lower sensor 440 is ON (S31). If it is determined in step S31 that the lower sensor 440 is ON (Yes), the control unit 100 operates the window drive device 410 to lower the window W (S32), and ends this process.

[0087] If it is determined in step S31 that the lower sensor 440 is not ON (No), the control unit 100 determines whether the upper sensor 430 is ON (S33). If it is determined in step S33 that the upper sensor 430 is ON (Yes), the control unit 100 operates the window drive device 410 to raise the window W (S34), and ends this process. If it is determined in step S33 that the upper sensor 430 is not ON (No), the control unit 100 ends this process as it is.

[0088] As shown in FIG. 8(a), the control according to the fourth embodiment is effective control when the window W is in a half - open state. When the user turns on the mode - switching switch 63 to enter the second mode while the window W is in a half - open state, the control unit 100 determines the operation intention of whether the user is trying to raise or lower the window W based on the information from the lower sensor 440 or the upper sensor 430.

[0089] When the control unit 100 determines that the user's operation intention is an ascending intention because the lower sensor 440 becomes ON, it lowers the window W contrary to the ascending intention. Thereby, since the user will be surprised, the entertainment property can be enhanced.

[0090] Also, when the control unit 100 determines that the user's operation intention is a descending intention because the upper sensor 430 becomes ON, it raises the window W contrary to the descending intention. Thereby, since the user will be surprised, the entertainment property can be enhanced.

[0091] In the fourth embodiment, the cat is not displayed on the screen M1, but the cat may be displayed on the screen M1. In this case, when the control unit 100 determines that the user has a downward intention, the control unit 100 may display a video of the cat pushing the window upward on the screen. Also, when the control unit 100 determines that the user has an upward intention, the control unit 100 may display a video of the cat pushing the window downward on the screen.

[0092] [Fifth Embodiment] Next, the fifth embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with appropriate reference to the drawings. Note that in this embodiment, since the structure of the vehicle interior system 1 and the operation of the control unit 100 according to the first embodiment described above are partially changed, the same reference numerals are given to the same components and processes as in the first embodiment, and the description thereof is omitted.

[0093] As shown in FIG. 10(b), the vehicle interior system 501 according to the fifth embodiment further includes a moving device 510 as an example of a second electric device. The moving device 510 is a device that moves the operation unit 20 in the front-rear direction.

[0094] The operation unit 20 is movable between a third position indicated by a two-dot chain line and a fourth position indicated by a solid line. The fourth position is a position farther from the seat 10 than the third position in the front-rear direction. In the present embodiment, the fourth position is located in front of the third position.

[0095] In the prank process, the control unit 100 operates the moving device 510 to move the operation unit 20 from the third position to the fourth position. Specifically, the control unit 100 executes the process shown in FIG. 11. The process in FIG. 11 has steps S1 to S5, S8, and S9 in the process of FIG. 2, and new steps S51 and S52 are provided instead of steps S6 and S7.

[0096] If it is determined in step S5 that the operation unit viewing time is equal to or longer than a predetermined time (Yes), the control unit 100 activates the moving device 510 to move the operation unit 20 forward (S51). After step S51, the control unit 100 displays on the screen M1 a video in which a cat moves the operation unit 20 forward, as shown in FIG. 10(a) (S52), and ends this process.

[0097] Also in the fifth embodiment, when the user tries to operate the operation unit 20, the operation unit 20 moves away from the user, interfering with the user's operation, so the entertainment value can be enhanced.

[0098] Note that the fourth position may be a position different from the third position in a direction orthogonal to the front-rear direction. That is, the moving device that moves the operation unit may move the operation unit in the left-right direction or the up-down direction.

[0099] [Sixth Embodiment] Next, a sixth embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with appropriate reference to the drawings. Note that, since this embodiment is a modification of the structure of the vehicle interior system 1 and the operation of the control unit 100 according to the first embodiment described above, the same reference numerals are given to the same components and processes as in the first embodiment, and the description thereof is omitted.

[0100] As shown in FIG. 12(a), the vehicle interior system 601 according to the sixth embodiment further includes an in-vehicle camera 610 as an example of a collision detection unit and a projection device 620. The in-vehicle camera 610 is a camera that captures the front of the vehicle and is provided, for example, on the roof of the vehicle. As shown by the dashed line in FIG. 12(b), the projection device 620 is a device capable of projecting an image of a cat, as an example of a character, around the operation unit 20.

[0101] When the control unit 100 predicts a vehicle collision based on information from the in-vehicle camera 610, it has a function to prohibit the execution of the prank process. Also, when the control unit 100 executes the prank process, it has a function to execute a projection process of projecting an image of a cat around the operation unit 20 by the projection device 620. In this embodiment, the image of the cat is an image of the cat lying down on the operation unit 20. Note that the image of the cat may be any image as long as it is an image in which the cat is interfering with the operation of the operation unit 20.

[0102] The control unit 100 executes the process shown in FIG. 13. The process in FIG. 13 has steps S1 to S6, S8, S9 in the process of FIG. 2, and also has a new step S71 provided between step S1 and step S2, and a new step S72 provided in place of step S7.

[0103] If it is determined in step S1 that the mode change switch 63 is ON (Yes), the control unit 100 determines whether there is a possibility that the vehicle will collide based on information from the in-vehicle camera 610 (S71). If it is determined in step S71 that there is a possibility of collision (Yes), the control unit 100 proceeds to step S8 and sets the mode to the first mode.

[0104] If it is determined in step S71 that there is no possibility of collision (No), the control unit 100 proceeds to step S2 and sets the mode to the second mode. In the second mode, when it is determined that the operation unit visual recognition time is equal to or longer than a predetermined time (S5: Yes), the control unit 100 moves the seat 10 backward by the electric slide mechanism 50 (S6). After step S6, the control unit 100 projects an image in which the cat interferes with the operation of the operation unit 20 around the operation unit 20 by the projection device 620 (S72), and ends this process.

[0105] According to the sixth embodiment, when the vehicle is likely to collide, the execution of the prank process is prohibited. For example, the user can assume a posture in preparation for the collision. Further, when the prank process is executed, a cat image is projected around the operation unit 20, so that the entertainment property can be further enhanced.

[0106] [Seventh Embodiment] Next, a seventh embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings as appropriate. Note that, since this embodiment is a modification of the structure of the vehicle interior system 1 according to the first embodiment described above and the operation of the control unit 100, the same reference numerals are given to the same components and processes as those in the first embodiment, and the description thereof is omitted.

[0107] As shown in FIG. 14(a), a vehicle interior system 701 according to the seventh embodiment includes a first seat SH1 and a second seat SH2 disposed in front of the first seat SH1. The first seat SH1 and the second seat SH2 have the same configuration as the seat 10 of the first embodiment. The second seat SH2 has a monitor M, an operation unit 20, and a camera 30 on the back surface of the seat 10.

[0108] A user sitting on the first seat SH1 can view the screen M1 of the monitor M and can operate the operation unit 20. The camera 30 can image the user sitting on the first seat SH1.

[0109] The electric slide mechanism 50 of the second seat SH2 is an example of a second electric device, and moves the second seat SH2 in the front-rear direction. As shown in FIG. 14(b), in the prank process, the control unit 100 operates the electric slide mechanism 50 of the second seat SH2 to move the second seat SH2 forward.

[0110] Specifically, the control unit 100 executes the process shown in FIG. 15. The process of FIG. 15 has steps S1 to S5, S8, and S9 in the process of FIG. 2, and further has new steps S91 and S92 provided instead of steps S6 and S7.

[0111] If it is determined in step S5 that the operation unit viewing time is equal to or longer than a predetermined time (Yes), the control unit 100 activates the electric slide mechanism 50 of the second seat SH2, which is the front seat, to move the second seat SH2 forward (S91). After step S91, the control unit 100 displays on the screen M1 a video in which the cat moves the operation unit forward (S92), and ends this process.

[0112] According to the seventh embodiment, when a user sitting on the first seat SH1 attempts to operate the operation unit 20, the second seat SH2 moves forward, so that the operation unit 20 moves away from the user, preventing the user's operation from being obstructed and enhancing the entertainment property.

[0113] The first electric device and the second electric device are not limited to the devices described above. For example, the devices listed below can be arbitrarily selected as the first electric device and the second electric device. · Electric reclining mechanism · Electric height mechanism · Electric slide mechanism · A movable device that deforms the seat shape by driving a bag body (air cell) that inflows with air or a plate member (for example, a device that operates left and right protruding portions protruding from the seating surface of the seat cushion or seat back, a device that operates a part of the seating surface of the seat back or seat cushion) · Side frame front end raising mechanism that switches between an up position where the front end of the side frame of the seat cushion is raised and a down position where it is lowered · Cushion front - rear adjustment mechanism that adjusts the length of the front end of the seat cushion · Tilt mechanism that moves the cushion pan of the seat cushion up and down · Middle - fold mechanism that tilts the upper part of the seat back back and forth · Rotation mechanism that rotates the seat about a vertical axis · Mechanism that rotates the ottoman up and down · Mechanism that rotates the armrest up and down · Mechanism that expands and contracts the armrest · Mechanism for switching between the state where the armrest is extended and the state where it is bent · Mechanism for moving the center console provided with an operation part forward and backward or rotating it · Vibration device for vibrating the seat surface or the protruding part of the seat · Air conditioner · Heater

[0114] The air cell is connected by an air pump and an air tube, and when air is injected, it may expand toward the seated person side and press the seated person. The air cell may be arranged at a position corresponding to the waist of the seated person like a lumbar support, or may be provided at a plurality of locations on the seat.

[0115] The vibration device may be of any type, such as one having a motor and a harness that generates vibration, one having an eccentric motor, or one having a linear motor.

[0116] The display part may be arranged at any position, such as on the instrument panel, center console, steering wheel, meter, back of the seat, side of the door, etc. Further, the display part may be a projection device that projects an image. The display part may be a portable terminal such as a smartphone or tablet possessed by the seated person.

[0117] When moving the seat in the front - rear direction, if there is a person in the moving direction of the seat, the operation amount of the seat may be changed. Specifically, when a sensor (for example, an optical sensor) that detects whether there is a person in the moving trajectory of the seat detects a person, the control part may make the moving amount of the seat smaller than when no person is detected, so as to suppress the seat from interfering with the person.

[0118] The operation of the user detected by the operation detection part may be, for example, an action of bringing the user's arm close to the operation part. The operation detection part may be an infrared sensor or the like. The operation detection part, operation part or display part may be provided on the ceiling of the vehicle, the left and right walls (inner panels) of the vehicle, the floor of the vehicle, the seat, the center console, etc.

[0119] When the user's line of sight is not directed at a character displayed by a display unit capable of displaying an image of the character, such as a screen or a projection device, the vibration device provided on the seat may be activated. Specifically, when the control unit determines, based on a line-of-sight detection unit such as a camera, that the user's line of sight is not directed at the character, the control unit may activate the vibration device. In this case, the control unit may display, on the display unit, a video in which the character punches the back of the seat.

[0120] A character may be projected onto the area where the user's line of sight is directed. Specifically, the control unit may identify the direction in which the user's line of sight is directed by the line-of-sight detection unit, and the projection device may project the character onto the area where the line of sight is directed.

[0121] The method for determining the operation intention may be, for example, a determination method in which there is an operation intention when the distance from the operation unit to the user's hand becomes equal to or less than a predetermined value.

[0122] In the second embodiment, the seat 10 may further include an ottoman that can rotate up and down. In this case, in the prank process, before tilting the seat back 12 backward, the ottoman may be rotated from bottom to top. According to this, even when the user's back is away from the seat back 12, the rotation of the ottoman can tilt the user's body backward and cause the user to lean against the seat back 12, so that the user can be more surely moved away from the operation unit. Instead of the ottoman, the front end of the seat cushion may be raised by a side frame front end rising mechanism to cause the user to lean against the seat back.

[0123] In the seventh embodiment, in the prank process, the second seat SH2 was moved forward. However, for example, the seat back 12 of the second seat SH2 may be tilted forward, or the seat belt of the first seat SH1 may be tightened.

[0124] The operation unit may be, for example, a touch panel or the like. When the operation unit is a touch panel, in the prank process, rotating the touch panel may interfere with the user's operation.

[0125] When the operation unit is a switch for changing the air volume or temperature of the air conditioner or a switch for changing the temperature of the heater, in the prank process, the air conditioner or the heater may be operated in an operation opposite to the user's operation intention. For example, in the prank process, when the user operates the operation unit to increase the temperature, the control unit may decrease the temperature.

[0126] The character may be an animal other than a cat, or may be a character that anthropomorphizes objects, living things, etc.

[0127] The vehicle is not limited to an automobile, and may be other vehicles, for example, a two-wheeled vehicle, a train, or the like.

[0128] The collision detection unit may be an inter-vehicle distance sensor that detects the distance between the own vehicle and the vehicle ahead.

[0129] Examples of the method for manufacturing a vehicle interior system include the following methods. A method for manufacturing a vehicle interior system that includes a first electric device that operates by energization, a second electric device that operates by energization, an operation unit for operating the first electric device, a control unit that operates the first electric device in a first operation based on an operation command from the operation unit, and an operation detection unit that detects the operation of a user who attempts to operate the operation unit, wherein the control unit can determine whether there is a user's operation intention for the operation unit based on the information acquired from the operation detection unit, and when it is determined that there is the operation intention, the first electric device is operated in a second operation different from the first operation, or a prank process of operating the second electric device is executed, the method including a step of connecting the first electric device, the second electric device, the operation unit, and the operation detection unit to the control unit.

[0130] Each element described in the above-described embodiments and modifications may be implemented in any combination.

Explanation of Signs

[0131] 1 Vehicle interior system 20 Operation unit 30 Camera 50 Electric slide mechanism M Monitor

Claims

1. a first electric device that is activated by energization; a second electric device that is activated by energization; An operation unit for operating the first electric device; a control unit that operates the first electric device through a first action based on an operation command from the operation unit; a motion detection unit that detects a motion of a user attempting to operate the operation unit, The control unit is It is possible to determine whether or not a user intends to operate the operation unit based on information acquired from the operation detection unit, A vehicle interior system characterized in that, when it is determined that there is an intention to operate, the first electric device is operated in a second operation different from the first operation, or a tamper processing is executed to operate the second electric device.

2. The motion detection unit is capable of detecting a line of sight of a user, The vehicle interior system according to claim 1, characterized in that the control unit determines that the user has the intention to operate when it determines, based on information acquired from the motion detection unit, that the user's line of sight is directed toward the operation unit for a predetermined period of time.

3. The motion detection unit is capable of detecting a position of a user's hand, The vehicle interior system according to claim 1, characterized in that the control unit determines that the user has the intention to operate when it determines, based on information acquired from the motion detection unit, that the user's hand has approached the operation unit.

4. A seat on which a user can sit is provided, the second electric device is a device for moving at least a portion of the seat, At least a portion of the sheet is A first position; a second position that is farther from the operation unit in a front-rear direction than the first position, or a second position that is different from the first position in a direction perpendicular to the front-rear direction; The vehicle interior system according to claim 1 , wherein the control unit, in the tamper processing, activates the second electric device to move at least a portion of the seat from the first position to the second position.

5. The vehicle interior system according to claim 4, wherein the second position is farther from the operation unit in the front-rear direction than the first position.

6. A seat on which a user can sit is provided, the second electric device is a device that moves the operation unit, The operation unit includes: A third position; a fourth position that is farther from the seat than the third position in the front-rear direction, or a fourth position that is different from the third position in a direction perpendicular to the front-rear direction, The vehicle interior system according to claim 1 , wherein the control unit, in the tamper processing, activates the second electric device to move the operation unit from the third position to the fourth position.

7. The vehicle interior system according to claim 6, wherein the fourth position is farther from the seat in the front-rear direction than the third position.

8. Equipped with a screen capable of displaying characters, 2. The vehicle interior system according to claim 1, wherein, when the mischief process is executed, the control unit displays, on the screen, an image in which the character obstructs the operation of the operation unit.

9. a projection device capable of projecting a character around the operation unit, 3. The vehicle interior system according to claim 1, wherein the control unit, when executing the mischief process, executes a projection process in which the projection device projects the character around the operation unit.

10. A first sheet; a second seat disposed in front of the first seat and having the operation unit on a rear surface of the second seat, the second electric device is a device that moves the second seat in a front-rear direction, The vehicle interior system according to claim 1 , wherein the control unit, in the tamper processing, activates the second electric device to move the second seat forward.

11. 2. The vehicle interior system according to claim 1, wherein the control unit prohibits execution of the tampering process when a vehicle collision is predicted based on information from a collision detection unit provided in the vehicle.

12. 2. The vehicle interior system according to claim 1, further comprising a switch for switching the control unit between a first mode in which the tampering process is not executed and a second mode in which the tampering process is executed.

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