Vehicle interior system

Abstract

To provide a vehicle interior system capable of enhancing an entertainment property.SOLUTION: A vehicle interior system 1 includes: an interior member for a vehicle; a screen (first screen D1); a visual guidance part (projection device 20) that guides a line of sight of a user with light; and a control part 100. The control part 100 causes a moving image of a character moving from the inside of the screen to the outside of the screen to be displayed in the screen and controls the visual guidance part on the basis of operation of the character, thereby guiding the line of sight of the user from the screen toward a movement destination interior member (second sheet ST2, second monitor M2) being an interior member corresponding to a movement destination of the character.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a vehicle interior system including an interior member and a control unit.

Background Art

[0002] Conventionally, a system is known that guides the line of sight in the traveling direction of a vehicle by displaying a virtual line of an arrow on the windshield (see Patent Document 1).

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, since it only guides the driver's line of sight in the traveling direction of the vehicle, the entertainment factor is insufficient.

[0005] Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a vehicle interior system that can enhance entertainment.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0006] To solve the above problems, a vehicle interior system according to the present invention includes an interior member for a vehicle, a screen, a line-of-sight guiding unit that guides a user's line of sight with light, and a control unit. The control unit displays a moving image in which a character moves from inside the screen to outside the screen on the screen, and controls the line-of-sight guiding unit based on the movement of the character, thereby guiding the user's line of sight toward a destination interior member, which is an interior member corresponding to the destination of the character's movement, from the screen.

[0007] According to this configuration, since the line-of-sight guidance unit can guide the user's line of sight to the destination of the character that has moved from the screen to outside the screen, the entertainment property can be enhanced.

[0008] Further, the vehicle interior system includes an electric device provided on the first interior member, and the control unit may control the electric device based on the operation of the character.

[0009] According to this configuration, since the electric device is controlled based on the operation of the character, the entertainment property can be enhanced.

[0010] Further, the line-of-sight guidance unit may guide the user's line of sight by projecting light in the shape of an arrow directed toward the destination interior member.

[0011] According to this configuration, since the user's line of sight is guided by the light in the shape of an arrow, the user's line of sight can be more surely directed toward the destination interior member.

[0012] Further, the line-of-sight guidance unit has a plurality of light-emitting units arranged in a line in the direction from the screen toward the destination interior member, and the control unit may guide the user's line of sight by lighting the plurality of light-emitting units in order from the screen side.

[0013] Further, the destination interior member may be the first interior member.

[0014] Further, the electric device may be a vibration device.

[0015] Further, the first interior member is a seat, and the electric device may change the shape, position, or orientation of the seat.

[0016] Further, it further includes a second screen different from the screen, and the destination interior member may be the second screen.

[0017] In addition, the vehicle interior system further includes a line-of-sight detection unit that detects the user's line of sight. After the control unit guides the user's line of sight toward the destination interior member by the line-of-sight guidance unit, based on the information obtained from the line-of-sight detection unit, it determines whether the user's line of sight is directed toward the destination interior member, and when it determines that the user's line of sight is directed toward the destination interior member, it may activate the electric device.

[0018] According to this configuration, when the user's line of sight is directed toward the destination interior member, at least a part of the destination interior member moves, so it is possible to prevent the user from missing the movement of the destination interior member according to the movement of the character.

[0019] In addition, the vehicle interior system further includes a line-of-sight detection unit that detects the user's line of sight. Before moving the character on the screen, the control unit determines whether the user's line of sight is directed toward the screen based on the information obtained from the line-of-sight detection unit, and when it determines that the user's line of sight is directed toward the screen, it may operate the character.

[0020] According to this configuration, when the user's line of sight is directed toward the screen, the character operates, so it is possible to prevent the user from missing the operation of the character.

[0021] In addition, the vehicle interior system further includes a switch that switches the control unit between a first mode and a second mode. The control unit may be configured to execute a line-of-sight guidance process that guides the user's line of sight from the screen toward the destination interior member by the line-of-sight guidance unit in the first mode, and not to execute the line-of-sight guidance process in the second mode.

[0022] In addition, the control unit may be configured not to execute the line-of-sight guidance process when predicting a vehicle collision based on information from a collision detection unit provided in the vehicle.

[0023] According to this configuration, when the vehicle is likely to collide, the line-of-sight guidance process is not executed, so for example, the user can assume a posture in preparation for the collision.

Advantages of the Invention

[0024] According to the present invention, since the line-of-sight guiding unit can guide the user's line of sight to the moving destination of the character that has moved out of the screen, the entertainment property can be enhanced.

[0025] Moreover, by adopting a configuration in which the electric device is controlled based on the operation of the character, the entertainment property can be enhanced.

[0026] Moreover, by adopting a configuration in which the line-of-sight guiding unit projects light in the shape of an arrow facing the moving destination interior member, the user's line of sight can be more surely directed to the moving destination interior member.

[0027] Moreover, by adopting a configuration in which the control unit operates the electric device that moves at least a part of the moving destination interior member when it is determined based on the information acquired from the line-of-sight detection unit that the user's line of sight is directed to the moving destination interior member, it is possible to suppress the user from missing the movement of the moving destination interior member according to the operation of the character.

[0028] Moreover, by adopting a configuration in which the control unit operates the character when it is determined based on the information acquired from the line-of-sight detection unit that the user's line of sight is directed to the screen, it is possible to suppress the user from missing the operation of the character.

[0029] Moreover, by adopting a configuration in which the line-of-sight guiding process is not executed when the vehicle is likely to collide, for example, the user can take a posture in preparation for the collision.

Brief Description of the Drawings

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Mode for Carrying Out the Invention

[0031] [First Embodiment] Hereinafter, the 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 first seat ST1, a second seat ST2, a third seat ST3, a fourth seat ST4, a first monitor M1, a second monitor M2, a third monitor M3, a fourth monitor M4, a projection device 20 as an example of a line-of-sight guidance unit, a camera 30 as an example of a line-of-sight detection unit, a mode changeover switch 63, and a control unit 100.

[0032] Each of the sheets ST1 to ST4, each of the monitors M1 to M4, the projection device 20, and the camera 30 is an interior member for a vehicle and is arranged at a position facing the inside of the vehicle, specifically, the passenger compartment. The second sheet ST2 and the third sheet ST3 correspond to the first interior member. The second sheet ST2, the third sheet ST3, the second monitor M2, and the third monitor M3 correspond to the movable destination interior member.

[0033] The first sheet ST1 and the fourth sheet ST4 are sheets that constitute the second row of seats among the three rows of seats. The first sheet ST1 is arranged to the right of the fourth sheet ST4.

[0034] The second sheet ST2 is the driver's seat and is arranged in front of the first sheet ST1. The third sheet ST3 is the passenger seat and is arranged in front of the fourth sheet ST4.

[0035] The first monitor M1 is provided on the door located on the right side of the first sheet ST1. The second monitor M2 is provided on the back surface of the second sheet ST2.

[0036] The third monitor M3 is provided on the back surface of the third sheet ST3. The fourth monitor M4 is provided on the door located on the left side of the fourth sheet ST4.

[0037] A user seated on the first sheet ST1 can view each of the monitors M1 to M4. A user seated on the fourth sheet ST4 can also view each of the monitors M1 to M4.

[0038] Each of the sheets ST1 to ST4 and each of the monitors M1 to M4 have the same structure. In the following description, for the sake of illustration, the third sheet ST3 and the first monitor M1 will be described as representatives, and the description of the other sheets and monitors will be omitted.

[0039] The third sheet ST3 includes a seat body 10A and an electric reclining mechanism 40 as an example of an electric device.

[0040] The seat body 10A is a member having a seating surface that supports the 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 that constitutes a skeleton, a pad that covers the frame, and a skin that covers 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.

[0041] The electric reclining mechanism 40 is a device that changes the shape of the seat body 10A by moving a part of the seat body 10A. Specifically, the electric reclining mechanism 40 is a mechanism that tilts the seat back 12. The electric reclining mechanism 40 includes a motor that operates when energized.

[0042] The first monitor M1 is an electric device that operates when energized. The first monitor M1 has a screen for displaying an image. The image displayed on the first monitor M1 can be changed by the control unit 100. The screen is made of, for example, liquid crystal. In the following description, the screen of the first monitor M1 is also referred to as the "first screen D1", the screen of the second monitor M2 is referred to as the "second screen D2", the screen of the third monitor M3 is referred to as the "third screen D3", and the screen of the fourth monitor M4 is referred to as the "fourth screen D4".

[0043] The control unit 100 is configured to include, for example, a CPU, a RAM, a ROM, an input / output circuit, and the like. The control unit 100 is provided at an appropriate location in the vehicle. The control unit 100 is connected to the electric reclining mechanisms 40 of the respective seats ST1 to ST4, the respective monitors M1 to M4, the projection device 20, the camera 30, and the mode changeover switch 63.

[0044] The control unit 100 has a function of displaying on the screen a video in which a character moves from within the screen to outside the screen. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 2 to 8, the control unit 100 displays a cat, as an example of a character, on the first screen D1, and then has a function of moving the cat in the order of the first screen D1, the second screen D2, the third screen D3, and the fourth screen D4.

[0045] Returning to FIG. 1, the projection device 20 is a device that guides the user's line of sight with light. The projection device 20 can project an image of light onto the door on the right side of the first sheet ST1, the back surface of the second sheet ST2, the back surface of the third sheet ST3, and the door on the left side of the fourth sheet ST4.

[0046] As shown in FIG. 3, when the cat moves from the first screen D1 toward the second screen D2, the projection device 20 projects arrow images G1 and G2, which are arrow-shaped lights facing the second sheet ST2 and the second screen D2 as the destination interior member, onto the door on the right side of the first sheet ST1 and the back surface of the second sheet ST2 to guide the user's line of sight. Specifically, the arrow image G1 is an arrow-shaped light facing the second sheet ST2. The arrow image G2 is an arrow-shaped light facing the second screen D2.

[0047] As shown in FIG. 5, when the cat moves from the second screen D2 toward the third screen D3, the projection device 20 projects arrow images G3 and G4, which are arrow-shaped lights facing the third sheet ST3 and the third screen D3 as the destination interior member, onto the back surface of the second sheet ST2 and the back surface of the third sheet ST3 to guide the user's line of sight. Specifically, the arrow image G3 is an arrow-shaped light facing the third sheet ST3. The arrow image G4 is an arrow-shaped light facing the third screen D3.

[0048] As shown in FIG. 7, when the cat moves from the third screen D3 toward the fourth screen D4, the projection device 20 projects an arrow image G5, which is an arrow-shaped light facing the fourth screen D4 as the destination interior member, onto the back surface of the third sheet ST3 to guide the user's line of sight.

[0049] Returning to FIG. 1, the camera 30 is a device that detects the user's line of sight. The camera 30 is disposed at a position where it can image the face of a user seated on the first sheet ST1 or the fourth sheet ST4, and is capable of detecting the user's line of sight.

[0050] The mode switching 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 for executing the line-of-sight guidance process described later. The second mode is a mode in which the line-of-sight guidance process is not executed. The mode switching switch 63 is, for example, a push-button type switch. Each time the mode switching switch 63 is pressed by the user, it alternates between an ON state and an OFF state. The mode switching switch 63 is disposed, for example, around the first monitor M1.

[0051] The control unit 100 is capable of executing a line-of-sight guidance process for guiding the user's line of sight from the screen toward the moving destination interior member corresponding to the moving destination of the cat on the screen by controlling the projection device 20 based on the movement of the cat displayed on the screen. The control unit 100 is configured to execute the line-of-sight guidance process in the first mode and not to execute the line-of-sight guidance process in the second mode.

[0052] Here, the first mode is a mode in which the cat projected on the screen can touch through the seat. In the following description, the first mode is also referred to as the "cat mode".

[0053] The second mode is a mode in which no image is displayed on the screen or an image different from that in the cat mode is displayed on the screen. In the following description, the second mode is also referred to as the "normal mode".

[0054] The control unit 100 is capable of executing a manual driving mode and an automatic driving mode. The manual driving mode is a mode in which the vehicle travels when the driver operates operators such as an accelerator, a brake, and a steering wheel. The automatic driving mode is a mode in which the vehicle travels without the driver operating the operators.

[0055] The manual driving mode and the automatic driving mode can be switched by a switch (not shown). In the present embodiment, the control unit 100 can execute the cat mode in the automatic driving mode.

[0056] In the cat mode, the control unit 100 controls the electric reclining mechanism 40 of the second seat ST2 or the third seat ST3 based on the movement of the cat. Specifically, when the cat moves to the second screen D2, the control unit 100 controls the electric reclining mechanism 40 of the second seat ST2 to recline the seat back 12 of the second seat ST2 backward. When the cat moves to the third screen D3, the control unit 100 controls the electric reclining mechanism 40 of the third seat ST3 to recline the seat back 12 of the third seat ST3 forward.

[0057] Specifically, after guiding the user's line of sight toward the destination interior member by the projection device 20, the control unit 100 determines whether the user's line of sight is directed toward the destination interior member based on the information acquired from the camera 30, and activates the electric reclining mechanism 40 when it is determined that the user's line of sight is directed toward the destination interior member. Also, before moving the cat on the screen, the control unit 100 determines whether the user's line of sight is directed toward the screen based on the information acquired from the camera 30, and moves the cat when it is determined that the user's line of sight is directed toward the screen.

[0058] The operation of the control unit 100 will be described in detail below. The control unit 100 repeatedly executes the process shown in FIG. 9.

[0059] In the process of FIG. 9, the control unit 100 first determines whether it is in the automatic driving state (S1). If it is determined in step S1 that it is not in the automatic driving state (No), the control unit 100 ends this process.

[0060] If it is determined in step S1 that the vehicle is in the automatic driving state (Yes), the control unit 100 determines whether the mode change switch 63 is ON (S2). If it is determined in step S2 that the mode change switch 63 is not ON (No), the control unit 100 sets the mode to the second mode (S19) and ends this process.

[0061] If it is determined in step S2 that the mode change switch 63 is ON (Yes), the control unit 100 sets the mode to the first mode (S3) and displays a cat on the first screen D1 (S4). After step S4, the control unit 100 determines whether the user's line of sight is directed at the first screen D1 based on the information from the camera 30 (S5).

[0062] The control unit 100 repeats the process of step S5 until it is determined that the user's line of sight is directed at the first screen D1. If it is determined in step S5 that the user's line of sight is directed at the first screen D1 (Yes), the control unit 100 displays a video in which the cat on the first screen D1 moves toward the second screen D2 of the second sheet ST2 (S6).

[0063] For example, in step S6, the control unit 100 displays a video in which the cat on the first screen D1 jumps toward the second screen D2 of the second sheet ST2 from the state where the whole body of the cat is displayed on the first screen D1. In the video of the cat jumping, the control unit 100 gradually erases the display of the cat's body from the front paw side so that, for example, the cat's body disappears from the screen from the front paw side.

[0064] After step S6, the control unit 100 causes the projection device 20 to project arrow images G1 and G2 toward the second seat ST2 (driver's seat) and the second screen D2 (S7). Note that the order of projecting the arrow images G1 and G2 may be such that the arrow image G1 is projected onto the door and then the arrow image G2 is projected onto the back of the second seat ST2, or the arrow images G1 and G2 may be projected simultaneously. Also, the start of the projection of the arrow images G1 and G2 may be at the timing when the cat disappears from the first screen D1, or may be at the timing when a part of the cat's body (for example, the hind legs) remains on the first screen D1.

[0065] After step S7, the control unit 100 determines whether or not the user's line of sight is directed toward the second screen D2 (second seat ST2) based on the information from the camera 30 (S8). The control unit 100 repeats the process of step S8 until it determines that the user's line of sight is directed toward the second screen D2.

[0066] If it is determined in step S8 that the user's line of sight is directed toward the second screen D2 (Yes), the control unit 100 ends the projection of the arrow images G1 and G2 and displays a cat on the second screen D2 (S9). The display of the cat in step S9 may be a still image in which the entire body of the cat is displayed, or may be a moving image in which the body of the cat is gradually displayed from the front paw side so that it appears as if the cat has moved from the first screen D1 (source of movement).

[0067] After step S9, the control unit 100 controls the electric reclining mechanism 40 of the second seat ST2, which is the driver's seat, to recline the seat back 12 of the second seat ST2 backward (S10). After step S10, the control unit 100 displays a moving image in which the cat on the second screen D2 moves toward the third screen D3 of the third seat ST3 (S11). The display of the moving image in step S11 can be performed in the same manner as the display of the moving image in S6.

[0068] After step S11, the control unit 100 causes the projection device 20 to project arrow images G3 and G4 toward the third sheet ST3 (passenger seat) and the third screen D3 (S12). Note that the order in which the arrow images G3 and G4 are projected may be such that the arrow image G3 is projected onto the back surface of the second sheet ST2 and then the arrow image G4 is projected onto the back surface of the third sheet ST3, or the arrow images G3 and G4 may be projected simultaneously. Also, the start of the projection of the arrow images G3 and G4 may be at the timing when the cat disappears from the second screen D2, or may be at the timing when a part of the cat's body (for example, the hind legs) remains on the second screen D2.

[0069] After step S12, the control unit 100 determines, based on the information from the camera 30, whether or not the user's line of sight is directed toward the third screen D3 (the third sheet ST3) (S13). The control unit 100 repeats the process of step S13 until it determines that the user's line of sight is directed toward the third screen D3.

[0070] If it is determined in step S13 that the user's line of sight is directed toward the third screen D3 (Yes), the control unit 100 ends the projection of the arrow images G3 and G4 and displays a cat on the third screen D3 (S14). The display of the cat in step S14 can be performed in the same manner as the display of the cat in step S9.

[0071] After step S14, the control unit 100 controls the electric reclining mechanism 40 of the third sheet ST3, which is the passenger seat, to tilt the seat back 12 of the third sheet ST3 forward (S15). After step S15, the control unit 100 displays a video in which the cat on the third screen D3 moves toward the fourth screen D4 (S16). The display of the video in step S16 can be performed in the same manner as the display of the video in S6.

[0072] After step S16, the control unit 100 projects an arrow image G5 pointing to the fourth screen D4 on the back surface of the third sheet ST3 (S17). After step S17, the control unit 100 ends the projection of the arrow image G5 and displays a cat on the fourth screen D4 (S18), and ends this process. The display of the cat in step S18 can be performed in the same manner as the display of the cat in step S9.

[0073] Note that a process of determining whether or not the user's line of sight is directed at the fourth screen D4 may be provided between step S17 and step S18. Further, for example, the control unit 100 may return the respective postures of the driver's seat and the passenger seat moved by the execution of the first mode to the initial positions after step S18.

[0074] Next, a specific example of the operation of the control unit 100 will be described. As shown in FIG. 1, when a user sitting on the first sheet ST1 during automatic driving turns on the mode change switch 63, the control unit 100 executes the cat mode. In the cat mode, the control unit 100 displays a cat on the first screen D1 as shown in FIG. 2.

[0075] When the user is not looking at the first screen D1, the control unit 100 keeps the cat on the first screen D1 without moving it outside the first screen D1. When the user looks at the first screen D1, the control unit 100 moves the cat on the first screen D1 toward the second sheet ST2 and the second screen D2 as shown in FIG. 3.

[0076] Thereafter, the control unit 100 projects arrow images G1 and G2 by the projection device 20 to guide the user's line of sight to the second sheet ST2 and the second screen D2. When the user whose line of sight has been guided looks at the second screen D2, as shown in FIG. 4, the control unit 100 displays a cat on the second screen D2 and reclines the seat back 12 of the second sheet ST2 backward. As a result, the user can know that the cat has moved to the second screen D2 and can feel that the second sheet ST2 has reclined backward due to the cat's landing.

[0077] After that, as shown in FIG. 5, the control unit 100 moves the cat on the second screen D2 toward the third sheet ST3 and the third screen D3, and projects arrow images G3 and G4 by the projection device 20 to guide the user's line of sight to the third sheet ST3 and the third screen D3.

[0078] When the user whose line of sight has been guided looks at the third screen D3, as shown in FIG. 6, the control unit 100 displays the cat on the third screen D3 and tilts the seat back 12 of the third sheet ST3 forward. As a result, the user can know that the cat has moved to the third screen D3, and can feel that the third sheet ST3 has fallen forward due to the landing of the cat.

[0079] After that, as shown in FIG. 7, the control unit 100 moves the cat on the third screen D3 toward the fourth screen D4, and projects an arrow image G5 by the projection device 20 to guide the user's line of sight to the fourth screen D4. Next, as shown in FIG. 8, the control unit 100 displays the cat on the fourth screen D4. As a result, the user can know that the cat has moved to the fourth screen D4.

[0080] As described above, according to the present embodiment, the following effects can be obtained. Since the projection device 20 can guide the user's line of sight to the moving destination of the cat that has moved out of the screen, the user can visually recognize the event at the moving destination of the cat, and the entertainment property can be enhanced.

[0081] Since the seat backs 12 of the second sheet ST2 and the third sheet ST3 move based on the movement of the cat, the user can understand, by vision and physical sensation, that the two-dimensional cat that was within the screen has jumped out into the real world and passed while knocking down the seat backs 12 of the respective sheets ST2 and ST3, and the entertainment property can be enhanced.

[0082] Since the user's line of sight is guided by the light in the shape of an arrow, the user's line of sight can be more surely directed to the moving destination of the cat.

[0083] When the user's line of sight is directed towards the destination interior member (the second seat ST2 or the third seat ST3), the seat back 12 of the destination interior member moves, so it is possible to prevent the user from missing the movement of the destination interior member according to the movement of the cat.

[0084] When the user's line of sight is directed towards the screen, the cat moves, so it is possible to prevent the user from missing the movement of the cat.

[0085] [Second Embodiment] Next, the second embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with appropriate reference to the drawings. Since this embodiment is a modification of a part of the structure of the vehicle interior system 1 according to the above-described first embodiment, the same reference numerals will be given to the same components as in the first embodiment, and the description thereof will be omitted.

[0086] The vehicle interior system 201 according to the second embodiment includes a first seat ST1 and a fourth seat ST4 that are substantially the same as those in the first embodiment, a first monitor M1 and a fourth monitor M4 that are the same as those in the first embodiment, and a first illumination 210 and a second illumination 220 as an example of a line-of-sight guiding unit. In the second embodiment, it is assumed that the above-described projection device 20 and camera 30 are not provided. Also, in the second embodiment, although not shown in the drawings, it is assumed that a mode switching switch 63 similar to that in the first embodiment is provided.

[0087] The first seat ST1 and the fourth seat ST4 according to the second embodiment each include a seat body 10A and an electric reclining mechanism 40 that are the same as those in the first embodiment, and further include an electric slide mechanism 50 and a vibration device 70 as an example of an electric device.

[0088] The electric slide mechanism 50 is a device that changes the position of the seat body 10A. Specifically, the electric slide mechanism 50 moves the seat body 10A in the front-rear direction. Here, the seat body 10A is supported by a slide rail (not shown) so as to be movable in the front-rear direction. The electric slide mechanism 50 includes a motor that operates when energized.

[0089] The vibration device 70 is a device that vibrates the seating surface of the seat body 10A. In the present embodiment, the vibration device 70 is provided on the seat back 12. The vibration devices 70 are provided, for example, one each on the left and right sides of the seating surface of the seat back 12.

[0090] The first lighting 210 is disposed in front of the first seat ST1. The second lighting 220 is disposed in front of the fourth seat ST4. A user sitting on the first seat ST1 or the fourth seat ST4 can visually recognize the first lighting 210 and the second lighting 220.

[0091] The first lighting 210 and the second lighting 220 each have three light emitting parts L1, L2, and L3. The three light emitting parts L1, L2, and L3 are arranged in a row in the direction from the first monitor M1 (first screen D1) toward the fourth monitor M4 as the moving destination interior member. In the present embodiment, the three light emitting parts L1, L2, and L3 are arranged in a row in the left - right direction.

[0092] The control unit 100 has a function of guiding the user's line of sight from the first monitor M1 to the fourth monitor M4 by causing the plurality of light emitting parts L1 to L3 of each lighting 210, 220 to emit light in order from the side of the first monitor M1. Specifically, the control unit 100 executes the process shown in FIG. 11.

[0093] The process of FIG. 11 has steps S1 to S4, S19 in the process of FIG. 9, and also has new steps S31 to S36. After step S4, the control unit 100 displays a video in which the cat displayed on the first screen D1 moves toward the fourth screen D4 (S31). As the video in step S31, for example, a video in which the cat jumps out in a direction perpendicular to the first screen D1 can be adopted.

[0094] After step S31, the control unit 100 sequentially lights up the plurality of light emitting units L1 to L3 of the first lighting 210 from the first screen D1 side (S32). As a method of sequential lighting, for example, without turning off the light emitting unit that has been lit once, the plurality of light emitting units may be sequentially lit so that the number of lit light emitting units gradually increases, or after lighting a predetermined light emitting unit, before lighting the next light emitting unit, the predetermined light emitting unit may be turned off so that the dot-like light moves.

[0095] After step S32, the control unit 100 moves at least a part of the first sheet ST1 (S33). In step S33, the control unit 100 may operate at least one of the electric reclining mechanism 40, the electric slide mechanism 50, and the vibration device 70 of the first sheet ST1.

[0096] For example, in step S33, the control unit 100 reclines the seat back 12 backward by the electric reclining mechanism 40 and moves the seat body 10A backward by the electric slide mechanism 50. Also, for example, the control unit 100 sequentially vibrates the two vibration devices 70 arranged side by side on the left and right in the first sheet ST1 from the first screen D1 side.

[0097] After step S33, the control unit 100 sequentially lights up the plurality of light emitting units L1 to L3 of the second lighting 220 from the first screen D1 side (S34). After step S34, the control unit 100 moves at least a part of the fourth sheet ST4 (S35). In step S35, the control unit 100 may operate at least one of the electric reclining mechanism 40, the electric slide mechanism 50, and the vibration device 70 of the fourth sheet ST4.

[0098] For example, in step S35, the control unit 100 reclines the seat back 12 forward by the electric reclining mechanism 40 and moves the seat body 10A forward by the electric slide mechanism 50. Also, for example, the control unit 100 sequentially vibrates the two vibration devices 70 arranged side by side on the left and right in the fourth sheet ST4 from the first screen D1 side.

[0099] After step S35, the control unit 100 displays a cat on the fourth screen D4 (S36) and ends this process.

[0100] According to the second embodiment, since the plurality of light emitting parts L1 to L3 of the first illumination 210 and the second illumination 220 emit light in order from the side of the first screen D1, the light moves so as to flow from the right side to the left side, so that the user's line of sight can be guided from the first screen D1 on the right side to the fourth screen D4 on the left side. Further, while the cat moves from the first screen D1 to the fourth screen D4, at least a part of each of the sheets ST1 and ST4 between the first screen D1 and the fourth screen D4 moves, so that it can be felt that the virtual cat that has jumped out from the first screen D1 has moved to the fourth screen D4 through each of the sheets ST1 and ST4.

[0101] [Third Embodiment] Next, the third embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with appropriate reference to the drawings. Note that the same components as those in the first embodiment will be denoted by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof will be omitted.

[0102] The vehicle interior system 301 according to the third embodiment includes a seat 10, a first monitor M11, a second monitor M12, an in-vehicle camera 310 as an example of a collision detection unit, and a projection device 320 as an example of a line-of-sight guidance unit.

[0103] The seat 10 includes a seat body 10A and an electric reclining mechanism 40 similar to those in the first embodiment, and further includes a mode switching switch 63 similar to that in the first embodiment.

[0104] The first monitor M11 is provided on the dashboard. The first monitor M11 has a first screen D11.

[0105] The second monitor M12 is provided on the roof of the vehicle. The second monitor M12 is located above the first monitor M11. The second monitor M12 has a second screen D12.

[0106] The in-vehicle camera 310 is a camera that captures the front of the vehicle and is provided, for example, on the roof of the vehicle.

[0107] The projection device 320 is provided, for example, on the roof of the vehicle. The projection device 320 can project an arrow image G6, which is arrow-shaped light directed toward the second screen D12, onto the front pillar of the vehicle.

[0108] The control unit 100 executes the process shown in FIG. 13. The process in FIG. 13 has steps S1 to S4, S19 in the process of FIG. 9, and also has new steps S51 to S55.

[0109] When the control unit 100 determines in step S2 that the mode switch 63 is ON (Yes), it determines whether there is a possibility that the vehicle will collide based on the information from the in-vehicle camera 310 (S51). If it is determined in step S51 that there is a possibility of collision (Yes), the control unit 100 changes the mode to the second mode in which the line-of-sight guidance process is not executed (S19).

[0110] If it is determined in step S51 that there is no possibility of collision (No), the control unit 100 sets the mode to the first mode (S3) and displays a cat on the first screen D11 (S4). After step S4, the control unit 100 moves the cat on the first screen D11 toward the second screen D12 (S52).

[0111] After step S52, the control unit 100 projects, by means of the projection device 320, the arrow image G6 directed toward the second screen D12 onto the front pillar (S53). After step S53, the control unit 100 activates the electric reclining mechanism 40 to recline the seat back 12 backward (S54). After step S54, the control unit 100 displays a cat on the second screen D12 (S55) and ends this process.

[0112] According to the third embodiment, when the vehicle is likely to collide, even if the mode switch 63 is in the ON state, the mode becomes the second mode and the line-of-sight guidance process is not executed. Therefore, for example, the user can assume a posture in preparation for the collision.

[0113] Also, in the third embodiment, after projecting the upward arrow image G6, the seat back 12 is tilted backward. Therefore, the tilting of the seat back 12 can assist the user in performing the operation of looking up at the second screen D12.

[0114] The electric device may be a device that changes the orientation of the seat. For example, the electric device may be a rotating device that rotates the seat around a vertical axis. In this case, the line-of-sight guidance unit may guide the user's line of sight by scanning arc-shaped light along the rotation direction of the seat. Also, for example, when performing line-of-sight guidance display from right to left, the seat may be rotated from right to left by the rotating device.

[0115] When the seat rotates, the guidance speed and display position of the line-of-sight guidance display may be changed according to the amount of rotation. For example, when the amount of rotation of the seat is small and when it is large, since the range in which the line of sight of the seated person moves is wider when it is large, the size of the light of the line-of-sight guidance display may be increased to make it easier to see. Also, for example, when the amount of rotation of the seat is large, the position and number of arrow images for line-of-sight guidance may be determined based on the amount of rotation. For example, when the amount of rotation of the seat is large, the arrow images may be displayed over a wider range than when it is small. Note that the change in the guidance speed, size, and display position of the line-of-sight guidance display may be performed based not only on the amount of rotation but also on the amount of movement of the seat. Examples of the amount of movement include the amount of rotation of the seat back.

[0116] The vehicle interior system only needs to have at least one screen. For example, in the second embodiment shown in FIG. 10, the fourth screen D4 may not be provided. In this case, for example, after the control unit 100 moves the character on the first screen D1 toward the first seat ST1 outside the first screen D1, and then moves at least a part of the first seat ST1, and then moves at least a part of the fourth seat ST4, and then after moving at least a part of the first seat ST1, a cat may be displayed again on the first screen D1. According to this, an effect can be achieved in which the cat that jumps out of the first screen D1 moves to the first seat ST1, then moves to the fourth seat ST4, and then returns to the first screen D1 via the first seat ST1.

[0117] Also, in this case, the control unit 100 may sequentially light up the plurality of light emitting parts L1 to L3 of the first lighting 210 from the side of the first screen D1, then sequentially light up the plurality of light emitting parts L1 to L3 of the second lighting 220 from the side of the first screen D1, and then sequentially light up the plurality of light emitting parts L1 to L3 of the second lighting 220 from the side far from the first screen D1, and then sequentially light up the plurality of light emitting parts L1 to L3 of the first lighting 210 from the side far from the first screen D1.

[0118] The control unit may be configured not to execute automatic driving. In this case, for example, in the cat mode of the first embodiment, the second seat ST2 (driver's seat) may not be moved. Specifically, the process of step S10 may be deleted from the process of FIG. 9.

[0119] The moving destination interior member may be a window, an air conditioner, an audio device, or the like.

[0120] The posture of the seat on which the user is not sitting may be changed so that the trajectory of the light for guiding the line of sight is easy to see. For example, when the light for guiding the line of sight scans the left door, the seat adjacent to the left door may be reclined backward so that the trajectory of the light projected on the left door is easy to see.

[0121] The image of light for guiding the line of sight may be a pattern. For example, it may be a pattern of an animal such as a cat or a geometric pattern. Also, the image of light may be the footprint of an animal such as a cat.

[0122] The line-of-sight guiding unit may be provided on a center console, an instrument panel, a dashboard, a seat, a steering wheel, a meter, a door, a decorative item, etc. For example, the line-of-sight guiding unit may be the illumination of a door. Also, the illumination may guide the line of sight by changing the glowing color. Also, the line-of-sight guiding unit may project the trajectory of light so that the light gradually extends.

[0123] The screen may be provided on a center console, an instrument panel, a dashboard, a headrest, a seat cushion, a steering wheel, a meter, a decorative item, a portable information terminal, etc.

[0124] When the cat on the first screen throws a ball toward the second screen and the ball moves to the second screen, line-of-sight guidance may be performed by moving the illumination so that it flows from the seat back to which the first screen is attached toward the seat back to which the second screen is attached.

[0125] When the display shows a character's action such as running and jumping, the seat reclines or the vibration device of the seat operates, and the footprint of the cat is projected toward the seat back of the operating seat to guide the line of sight.

[0126] When a line-of-sight guidance display is made from the first screen to the second screen by a character action, the vibration device on the first screen side may vibrate before the character moves to the second screen, and the vibration device on the second screen side may vibrate after the character moves to the second screen. According to this, since the vibration device operates as a preliminary operation and a completion operation of the line-of-sight guidance display, the presence or absence of the end of the line-of-sight guidance display can be intuitively understood.

[0127] The line-of-sight detection unit may be provided on an instrument panel, near the screen, the back of the seat, a door, etc.

[0128] When the control unit is displaying a character on the first screen, if the user's line of sight deviates from the first screen based on the information from the line-of-sight detection unit, the control unit may perform line-of-sight guidance to direct the user's line of sight towards the first screen. Further, the control unit determines based on the information from the line-of-sight detection unit whether the line of sight that has deviated from the first screen has returned to the first screen, and if it is determined that it has returned, the control unit may perform an action in which the character moves towards the outside of the first screen and the operation of an electric device linked to the action. According to this, it is possible to suppress a user who is not looking at the action of the character from being surprised by the unexpected operation of the electric device.

[0129] The electric device may be the device shown below. · A height mechanism that moves the seat in the vertical direction · A movable device that deforms the seat shape by driving a bag body (air cell) that operates by inflowing air or a plate member (for example, a device that operates the 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) · A 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 · A tilt mechanism that moves the cushion pan of the seat cushion up and down · A middle folding mechanism that tilts the upper part of the seat back back and forth · A rotation mechanism that rotates the seat around a vertical axis · A cushion front and back adjustment mechanism that adjusts the length of the front end of the seat cushion · A mechanism that rotates the ottoman up and down · A mechanism that rotates the armrest up and down · A mechanism that expands and contracts the armrest · A mechanism that switches between a state where the armrest is extended and a state where it is bent · Lighting · A headrest speaker (the headrest speaker may rotate or move in at least one direction of front-back, left-right, or up-down). · A heater provided on the seat back or seat cushion · A seat blower which is a seat air conditioner for flowing the air on the surfaces of the seat cushion and the seat back

[0130] The air cell is connected by an air pump and an air tube, and may expand and press against the occupant side when air is injected. The air cell may be at the waist like a lumbar support, or a plurality of air cells may be provided on the seat so that the shape can be changed more locally.

[0131] The vibration device may be any device such as a device having a motor and a harness that generates vibration, a device having an eccentric motor, or a device having a linear motor. The vibration device may be provided on the seat cushion, headrest, etc. The vibration device may be provided on the left and right overhanging portions of the seat cushion or seat back.

[0132] The interior member may be a door, a door armrest, a steering wheel, a dashboard, a center console, an air conditioner outlet, etc.

[0133] The interior member may be a member imitating a part of an animal's body such as cat ears. The interior member may be composed of a raised member.

[0134] The character may be an animal other than a cat, or a character personifying an object or a living thing, etc. The character can be set in advance and may be, for example, an image deforming the occupant.

[0135] The vehicle is not limited to an automobile, and may be other vehicles such as a motorcycle, a train, etc.

[0136] The collision detection unit may be an inter-vehicle distance sensor that detects the distance between the own vehicle and the vehicle ahead.

[0137] Examples of the manufacturing method of the vehicle interior system include the following method. A vehicle interior system comprising an interior member for a vehicle, a screen, a line-of-sight guiding unit for guiding the user's line of sight with light, and a control unit, wherein the control unit displays on the screen a moving image in which a character moves from inside the screen to outside the screen, and controls the line-of-sight guiding unit based on the movement of the character, thereby guiding the user's line of sight from the screen to a destination interior member, which is an interior member corresponding to the destination of the character's movement. A manufacturing method of the vehicle interior system, comprising the steps of attaching the screen, the line-of-sight guiding unit, the control unit, and the destination interior member to the vehicle, and connecting the screen and the line-of-sight guiding unit to the control unit.

[0138] Each element described in the above embodiments and modifications may be arbitrarily combined and implemented.

Description of Reference Numerals

[0139] 1 Vehicle interior system 20 Projection device 100 Control unit D1 First screen D2 Second screen ST2 Second seat

Claims

1. An interior component for a vehicle; The screen and A line-of-sight guidance unit that guides the user's line of sight with light; A control unit, The control unit is displaying on the screen a moving image of a character moving from within the screen to outside the screen; A vehicle interior system characterized by guiding a user's gaze from the screen to a destination interior part that corresponds to the destination of the character by controlling the gaze guidance unit based on the movement of the character.

2. An electric device is provided in the first interior member, The vehicle interior system according to claim 1 , wherein the control unit controls the electric device based on a movement of the character.

3. The vehicle interior system according to claim 1 , wherein the line-of-sight guidance unit guides the user's line of sight by projecting an arrow-shaped light directed toward the destination interior member.

4. The line-of-sight guidance unit has a plurality of light-emitting units arranged in a line in a direction from the screen toward the destination interior member, The vehicle interior system according to claim 1 , wherein the control unit guides the user's line of sight by causing the plurality of light-emitting units to light up in sequence from the screen side.

5. The vehicle interior system according to claim 2 , wherein the destination interior member is the first interior member.

6. The vehicle interior system according to claim 2 , wherein the electrically-driven device is a vibration device.

7. the first interior member is a seat, The vehicle interior system according to claim 2 , wherein the electrically powered device changes the shape, position or orientation of the seat.

8. Further comprising a second screen separate from the screen, 2. The vehicle interior system according to claim 1, wherein the destination interior member is the second screen.

9. A gaze detection unit that detects a gaze of a user is further provided, The control unit is After guiding the user's gaze toward the destination interior member by the gaze guidance unit, it is determined whether or not the user's gaze is directed toward the destination interior member based on information acquired from the gaze detection unit; The vehicle interior system according to claim 5 , wherein the electrically-operated device is operated when it is determined that the user's line of sight is directed toward the destination interior member.

10. A gaze detection unit that detects a gaze of a user is further provided, The control unit is before moving the character on the screen, determining whether or not a user's gaze is directed toward the screen based on information acquired from the gaze detection unit; 2. The vehicle interior system according to claim 1, wherein the character is caused to move when it is determined that the user's line of sight is directed toward the screen.

11. A switch for switching the control unit between a first mode and a second mode is further provided, The control unit is In the first mode, the line-of-sight guidance unit executes a line-of-sight guidance process for guiding the user's line of sight from the screen to the destination interior member, The vehicle interior system according to claim 1 , wherein in the second mode, the line-of-sight guidance process is not executed.

12. The vehicle interior system according to claim 11, characterized in that the control unit does not execute the line-of-sight guidance process when a vehicle collision is predicted based on information from a collision detection unit provided in the vehicle.

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