Control device and vehicle

Abstract

To provide a control device and a vehicle that prevent excessive burden on a developer when realizing control of a plurality of modes.SOLUTION: A storage unit stores a mode setting value set MS. The mode setting value set MS defines, for each mode, information indicating length of a first period, information indicating an operation device to be operated during the first period, and information indicating operation contents of the operation device to be operated during the first period. In addition, the mode setting value set MS defines, for each mode, information indicating the operation device to be operated in a second period following the first period, and information indicating the operation contents of the operation device to be operated in the second period. An execution unit performs control, when controlling in each mode, on the basis of the information corresponding to each mode in the mode setting value set MS.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a control device and a vehicle. [Background technology]

[0002] Patent Document 1 describes a control device that controls a seat device, which is an operating device, in a relaxation mode. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Publication No. 2023-093003 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] In order to realize a desired interior environment of a vehicle, a control device may be set to a first mode in which two or more operating devices are controlled, and a second mode different from the first mode. However, for a control device such as that described in Patent Document 1, designing the control flow of multiple operating devices for each mode may be an excessive burden for the developer. Note that the operating devices controlled by the control device are not limited to seat devices, and similar issues arise even when other operating devices are controlled. [Means for solving the problem]

[0005] In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the present invention provides a control device for controlling a plurality of operating devices mounted on a vehicle, the control device including a storage unit and an execution unit, wherein the storage unit stores mode setting value sets corresponding to each of a first mode and a second mode for realizing an interior environment of the vehicle, the mode setting value sets indicating information indicating a length of a first period, information indicating at least two or more operating devices among the plurality of operating devices to be operated in the first period, information indicating operation details of each operating device to be operated in the first period, information indicating at least two or more operating devices among the plurality of operating devices to be operated in a second period following the first period, and information indicating operation details of each operating device to be operated in the second period, and the information corresponding to the first mode in the mode setting value set is at least partially different from information corresponding to the second mode in the mode setting value set, and the execution unit executes the first mode in the mode setting value set when performing control in the first mode. and when the length of the first period has elapsed since the start of control for the first period, starts control of at least two or more operating devices to be operated in the second period with operation contents of each operating device to be operated in the second period; and when control is performed in the second mode, starts control of at least two or more operating devices to be operated in the first period with operation contents of each operating device to be operated in the first period based on information corresponding to the second mode in the mode setting value set, and when the length of the first period has elapsed since the start of control for the first period, starts control of at least two or more operating devices to be operated in the first period with operation contents of each operating device to be operated in the first period

[0006] According to the above configuration, when performing control in each of the first and second modes, by defining information corresponding to each mode, it is possible to control each mode using the same control flow. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the burden on developers from becoming excessively heavy when implementing control in multiple modes. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0007] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing a vehicle. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a set of mode setting values. [Figure 3] FIG. 3 is a diagram showing details of the mode setting value set in the first period of the first mode. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing the control in each mode. [Figure 5] FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the details of control during one period of each mode. [Figure 6] FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a specific example of a mode setting value set. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0008] (One embodiment) Hereinafter, an embodiment of a control device and a vehicle will be described with reference to the drawings. <Vehicle Overview> 1, the vehicle 10 is equipped with a plurality of operating devices 20. That is, the plurality of operating devices 20 are mounted on the vehicle 10. The operating devices 20 are devices that affect the interior environment of the vehicle 10 by operating.

[0009] The plurality of operating devices 20 include a seat device 21 , a shade device 22 , a light control device 23 , an interior lighting device 24 , an air conditioning device 25 , an audio device 26 , and a steering position adjustment device 27 .

[0010] The seat device 21 affects the posture of an occupant while riding in the vehicle 10. The seat device 21 has a seat body 21A, a seat operating mechanism 21B that operates the seat body 21A, a seat actuator 21C that operates the seat operating mechanism 21B, and a control unit 21D that controls the seat actuator 21C.

[0011] The seat body 21A has a seat cushion and a seat back. The seat cushion is connected to the seat body 21A via a slide mechanism of the seat operating mechanism 21B provided on the floor of the vehicle 10 so as to be slidable in the fore-and-aft direction of the vehicle 10. The slide mechanism has a lower rail fixed to the floor of the vehicle 10 and an upper rail attached so as to be slidable in the fore-and-aft direction relative to the lower rail. The upper rail slides relative to the lower rail when driven by a slide motor of the seat actuator 21C. In this way, the seat device 21 has a slide function for the seat body 21A.

[0012] The seat back is connected to the rear end of the seat cushion of the seat main body 21A via the reclining mechanism of the seat operating mechanism 21B so as to be tiltable and rotatable relative to the seat cushion. By driving the reclining motor of the seat actuator 21C, the seat back tilts and rotates relative to the seat cushion around an axis extending in the width direction of the vehicle 10. In this way, the seat device 21 has a reclining function for the seat main body 21A.

[0013] When a seat operation switch (not shown) is operated, control unit 21D drives the reclining motor of seat actuator 21C. This causes control unit 21D to control the slide position, which is the position of seat main body 21A in the vehicle's fore-and-aft direction. Also, when a seat operation switch (not shown) is operated, control unit 21D drives the reclining motor of seat actuator 21C. This causes control unit 21D to control the reclining position, which is the angle of the seat back relative to the seat cushion.

[0014] The shade device 22 changes the area covered by the window glass of the vehicle 10, thereby affecting the brightness of the interior environment of the vehicle 10 and the sense of openness felt by the occupants of the vehicle 10. One shade device 22 is provided for each window glass. In this embodiment, a shade device 22 is provided for each roof glass provided on the roof of the vehicle 10 and a rear glass provided on the rear of the vehicle 10. Note that only one shade device 22 is shown in FIG. 1.

[0015] The shade device 22 has a shade body 22A, a shade operating mechanism 22B that operates the shade body 22A, a shade actuator 22C that operates the shade operating mechanism 22B, and a control unit 22D that controls the shade actuator 22C.

[0016] The shade body 22A is a curtain that covers the glass of the vehicle 10 from the interior side of the vehicle 10. The shade body 22A is operably connected via a shade operating mechanism 22B so as to be in a closed state in which the glass is covered and an open state in which the glass is not covered. The shade body 22A is wound up by driving a motor that is a shade actuator 22C, thereby placing the shade body 22A in an open state. The shade actuator 22C is also driven to unwind the shade body 22A, thereby placing the shade body 22A in a closed state. In this way, the shade device 22 has a shade function for the shade body 22A.

[0017] When a roof shade operation switch (not shown) is operated, the control unit 22D drives the shade actuator 22C of the shade device 22 provided on the roof glass. In this way, the control unit 22D controls the open / close state of the shade device 22 provided on the roof glass. In addition, when a rear shade operation switch (not shown) is operated, the control unit 22D drives the shade actuator 22C of the shade device 22 provided on the rear glass. In this way, the control unit 22D controls the open / close state of the shade device 22 provided on the rear glass.

[0018] The dimming device 23 affects the amount of light entering the interior of the vehicle 10 from outside by changing the light transmittance of the window glass in the vehicle 10. The dimming device 23 has a dimming glass 23A, a dimming mechanism 23B that changes the light transmittance of the dimming glass 23A, a dimming actuator 23C that operates the dimming mechanism 23B, and a control unit 23D that controls the dimming actuator 23C.

[0019] The light control device 23 is provided on the roof glass of the vehicle 10. The light control glass 23A serves as the roof glass of the vehicle 10. The light control glass 23A has two glass layers and a light control film layer sandwiched between the two glass layers. The light control film layer changes the dispersion and orientation of the micro-materials contained in the light control film layer when a voltage is applied by the light control mechanism 23B. A voltage is applied to the light control film layer when a switch, which is the light control actuator 23C, is driven. This changes the dispersion and orientation of the micro-materials contained in the light control film layer. As a result, depending on the applied voltage, the light control glass 23A switches between a light control mode in which it is opaque and has low light transmittance from outside the vehicle 10, and a transmission mode in which it is transparent and has high light transmittance from outside the vehicle 10. In this way, the light control device 23 provides the light control function of the light control glass 23A.

[0020] When a dimming operation switch (not shown) is operated, the control unit 23D drives the dimming actuator 23C, thereby controlling the state of the dimming glass 23A.

[0021] The interior lighting device 24 affects the brightness of the interior of the vehicle 10 by changing the lighting mode that illuminates the interior of the vehicle 10. The interior lighting device 24 has a lamp 24A including a light-emitting mechanism 24B, a lighting actuator 24C that operates the light-emitting mechanism 24B, and a control unit 24D that controls the lighting actuator 24C.

[0022] The interior lighting device 24 is provided in the interior of the vehicle 10. The lamp 24A is, for example, an LED. By driving a switch, which is a lighting actuator 24C, the light emitting mechanism 24B operates, and the lamp 24A is turned on or off. Furthermore, by driving the lighting actuator 24C, the lamp 24A can achieve fade-in lighting and fade-out lighting. In this way, the interior lighting device 24 has a lighting function.

[0023] When a lighting switch (not shown) is operated, the control unit 24D controls the driving of the lighting actuator 24C. In this way, the control unit 24D controls the state of the lamp 24A. In this embodiment, the vehicle 10 has a plurality of interior lighting devices 24.

[0024] The air conditioning device 25 adjusts the temperature in the vehicle 10, thereby affecting the temperature environment, such as the temperature inside the vehicle 10. The air conditioning device 25 has an air conditioning device main body 25A including an air conditioning mechanism 25B, an air conditioning actuator 25C that operates the air conditioning mechanism 25B, and a control unit 25D that controls the air conditioning actuator 25C.

[0025] The air outlet of the air conditioner main body 25A is provided to blow air toward the interior space of the vehicle 10. The air conditioning mechanism 25B is operated by driving the air compressor and heat exchanger, which are the air conditioning actuator 25C, and the air conditioner main body 25A blows temperature-adjusted air from the air outlet. In this way, the air conditioner 25 has an air conditioning function.

[0026] When an air conditioning switch (not shown) is operated, the control unit 25D controls the driving of the air conditioning actuator 25C, thereby controlling the state of air blowing from the air outlet of the air conditioner main body 25A.

[0027] The acoustic device 26 affects the acoustic environment in the interior of the vehicle 10 by changing the sound output in the vehicle 10. The acoustic device 26 has a speaker 26A including an acoustic mechanism 26B, an acoustic actuator 26C that operates the acoustic mechanism 26B, and a control unit 26D that controls the acoustic actuator 26C.

[0028] Speaker 26A outputs sound by operating acoustic mechanism 26B inside vehicle 10. When a coil, which is acoustic actuator 26C, vibrates, speaker 26A outputs sound due to the vibration. In this way, acoustic device 26 has an acoustic function.

[0029] When an audio switch (not shown) is operated, the control unit 26D drives the audio actuator 26C, thereby controlling the audio output from the speaker 26A.

[0030] The steering position adjustment device 27 adjusts the position of a steering wheel 27A in the vehicle 10, thereby affecting the space around the driver's seat in the vehicle 10. The steering position adjustment device 27 has a steering wheel 27A and a position adjustment mechanism 27B that can adjust the position of the steering wheel 27A. The steering position adjustment device 27 also has a position adjustment actuator 27C that operates the position adjustment mechanism 27B, and a control unit 27D that controls the position adjustment actuator 27C.

[0031] The steering wheel 27A is provided at the driver's seat of the vehicle 10. The position of the steering wheel 27A can be adjusted in the longitudinal and vertical directions of the vehicle 10 by a position adjustment mechanism 27B. The position adjustment mechanism 27B realizes so-called tilt and telescopic functions. The position of the steering wheel 27A in the vehicle 10 is changed by driving a motor that is a position adjustment actuator 27C. In this way, the steering position adjustment device 27 has a position adjustment function.

[0032] When a steering position adjustment switch (not shown) is operated, the control unit 27D drives the position adjustment actuator 27C, thereby controlling the position of the steering wheel 27A.

[0033] As described above, the plurality of operating devices 20 can be operated individually by operating the switches provided for each operating device 20. The vehicle 10 includes a mode switch 30 and a control device 40. When the mode switch 30 is operated by a user, it outputs a signal to the control device 40 indicating that mode control is to be performed in a mode in which a plurality of operating devices 20 are collectively controlled. Furthermore, the mode switch 30 outputs a signal to the control device 40 indicating the mode in which mode control is to be performed in response to the user's operation.

[0034] The control device 40 controls the multiple operating devices 20 collectively in multiple modes. The control device 40 receives a signal indicating that mode control is to be performed from the mode switch 30. The control device 40 also receives a signal indicating the mode in which mode control is to be performed from the mode switch 30. Each mode is a mode for realizing an interior environment of the vehicle 10. In this embodiment, the multiple modes are configured as a first mode and a second mode.

[0035] The control device 40 includes a CPU serving as an execution device 41, a peripheral circuit 42, a RAM 43, a storage device 44, and a bus 45. In this embodiment, the execution device 41 is an execution unit, and the storage device 44 is a storage unit. The bus 45 connects the execution device 41, the peripheral circuit 42, the RAM 43, and the storage device 44 so that they can communicate with one another. The execution device 41 processes information by executing various programs stored in the storage device 44. The peripheral circuit 42 includes a circuit that generates a clock signal that defines internal operation, a power supply circuit, a reset circuit, etc. The RAM 43 stores data generated as the execution device 41 executes the program. The storage device 44 stores a mode control program MP executed by the execution device 41 and a mode setting value set MS used in conjunction with the execution of the mode control program MP.

[0036] <Mode setting value set> As shown in FIG. 2, the mode setting value set MS is a data set that defines setting values ​​of information corresponding to each of a plurality of modes for realizing an interior environment of the vehicle 10. The mode setting value set MS defines, for each mode, information indicating the length of a first period, information indicating an operating device 20 to be operated in the first period, and information indicating the operation content of the operating device 20 to be operated in the first period. The mode setting value set MS also defines, for each mode, information indicating the length of a second period following the first period, information indicating an operating device 20 to be operated in the second period, and information indicating the operation content of the operating device 20 to be operated in the second period. The mode setting value set MS also defines, for each mode, information indicating the length of a third period following the second period, information indicating an operating device 20 to be operated in the third period, and information indicating the operation content of the operating device 20 to be operated in the third period. In addition, the mode setting value set MS defines, for each mode, information indicating the length of the fourth period following the third period, information indicating the operating device 20 to be operated during the fourth period, and information indicating the operation content of the operating device 20 to be operated during the fourth period.

[0037] In the example shown in FIG. 2, the information in the mode setting value set MS in this embodiment is as follows: The length of the first period in the first mode is period length a. That is, the value of period length a is information indicating the length of the first period in the first mode. The operating devices 20 to be operated during the first period in the first mode are the first operating device to the fourth operating device. That is, IDs indicating the first operating device to the fourth operating device are information indicating the operating devices 20 to be operated during the first period in the first mode. Note that in FIGS. 2 and 3, when multiple operating devices 20 are to be distinguished, they are referred to as the first operating device to the fourth operating device. The operation content of the first operating device to be operated during the first period in the first mode is operation overview AA. The operation content of the second operating device to be operated during the first period in the first mode is operation overview BA. The operation content of the third operating device to be operated during the first period in the first mode is operation overview CA. The operation content of the fourth operating device to be operated during the first period in the first mode is operation overview DA. That is, the information indicating operation outlines AA to DA is information indicating the operation content of each operating device 20 to be operated in the first period in the first mode.

[0038] The length of the second period in the first mode is period length b. The operating devices 20 to be operated in the second period in the first mode are the first operating device to the fourth operating device. The operation content of the first operating device to be operated in the second period in the first mode is operation overview AB. The operation content of the second operating device to be operated in the second period in the first mode is operation overview BB. The operation content of the third operating device to be operated in the second period in the first mode is operation overview CB. The operation content of the fourth operating device to be operated in the second period in the first mode is operation overview DB.

[0039] The length of the third period in the first mode is period length c. The operating devices 20 to be operated in the third period in the first mode are the first operating device to the fourth operating device. The operation content of the first operating device to be operated in the third period in the first mode is operation overview AC. The operation content of the second operating device to be operated in the third period in the first mode is operation overview BC. The operation content of the third operating device to be operated in the third period in the first mode is operation overview CC. The operation content of the fourth operating device to be operated in the third period in the first mode is operation overview DC.

[0040] The length of the fourth period in the first mode is period length d. The operating devices 20 to be operated during the fourth period in the first mode are the first operating device to the fourth operating device. The operation content of the first operating device to be operated during the fourth period in the first mode is operation overview AD. The operation content of the second operating device to be operated during the fourth period in the first mode is operation overview BD. The operation content of the third operating device to be operated during the fourth period in the first mode is operation overview CD. The operation content of the fourth operating device to be operated during the fourth period in the first mode is operation overview DD. In this embodiment, the operating device 20 to be operated is the same throughout all periods in the first mode.

[0041] Furthermore, the length of the first period in the second mode is period length f. The operating devices 20 to be operated in the first period in the second mode are the first operating device to the fourth operating device. The operation content of the first operating device to be operated in the first period in the second mode is operation outline AF. The operation content of the second operating device to be operated in the first period in the second mode is operation outline BF. The operation content of the third operating device to be operated in the first period in the second mode is operation outline CF. The operation content of the fourth operating device to be operated in the first period in the second mode is operation outline DF.

[0042] The length of the second period in the second mode is period length g. The operating devices 20 to be operated during the second period in the second mode are the first operating device to the fourth operating device. The operation content of the first operating device to be operated during the second period in the second mode is operation overview AG. The operation content of the second operating device to be operated during the second period in the second mode is operation overview BG. The operation content of the third operating device to be operated during the second period in the second mode is operation overview CG. The operation content of the fourth operating device to be operated during the second period in the second mode is operation overview DG.

[0043] The length of the third period in the second mode is period length h. The operating devices 20 to be operated during the third period in the second mode are the first operating device to the fourth operating device. The operation content of the first operating device to be operated during the third period in the second mode is operation overview AH. The operation content of the second operating device to be operated during the third period in the second mode is operation overview BH. The operation content of the third operating device to be operated during the third period in the second mode is operation overview CH. The operation content of the fourth operating device to be operated during the third period in the second mode is operation overview DH.

[0044] The length of the fourth period in the second mode is period length i. The operating devices 20 to be operated during the fourth period in the second mode are the first operating device to the fourth operating device. The operation content of the first operating device to be operated during the fourth period in the second mode is operation overview AI. The operation content of the second operating device to be operated during the fourth period in the second mode is operation overview BI. The operation content of the third operating device to be operated during the fourth period in the second mode is operation overview CI. The operation content of the fourth operating device to be operated during the fourth period in the second mode is operation overview DI. Note that in this embodiment, the operating device 20 to be operated during all periods in the second mode is the same.

[0045] Furthermore, the information corresponding to the first mode in the mode setting value set MS is at least partially different from the information corresponding to the second mode in the mode setting value set MS. In this embodiment, the period length a, which is the length of the first period corresponding to the first mode in the mode setting value set MS, is the same as the period length f, which is the length of the first period corresponding to the second mode. On the other hand, the operation outlines AA to AD of the respective periods of the first operating device corresponding to the first mode in the mode setting value set MS are different from the operation outlines AF to AI of the respective periods of the first operating device corresponding to the second mode.

[0046] As shown in Fig. 3, the mode setting value set MS includes information indicating details of the operation in each period. Fig. 3 illustrates an example of information indicating details of the operation content of the first operating device in the first period in the first mode in Fig. 2. The information indicating the details of the operation in each period defines four timings in one period. Furthermore, the information indicating the details of the operation in each period defines four timings and the operation to be started at each timing.

[0047] In the example shown in FIG. 3, the information indicating details of the operation in the first period in the first mode of the mode setting value set MS in this embodiment is as follows: The length of the period from when control in the first period in the first mode is started until the first timing is reached is period length aa. Details of the operation of the first operating device that starts when the first timing is reached after control in the first period in the first mode is started are operation details AAa. Details of the operation of the second operating device that starts when the first timing is reached are operation details BAa. Details of the operation of the third operating device that starts when the first timing is reached are operation details CAa. Details of the operation of the fourth operating device that starts when the first timing is reached are operation details DAa.

[0048] The length of the period from the first timing to the second timing in the first mode is period length ab. Details of the operation of the first operating device that starts when the second timing occurs after the first timing occurs in the first mode are operation details AAb. Details of the operation of the second operating device that starts when the second timing occurs are operation details BAb. Details of the operation of the third operating device that starts when the second timing occurs are operation details CAb. Details of the operation of the fourth operating device that starts when the second timing occurs are operation details DAb.

[0049] In the first mode, the length of the period from the second timing to the third timing is period length ac. The details of the operation of the first operating device that starts at the third timing are operation details AAc. The details of the operation of the second operating device that starts at the third timing are operation details BAc. The details of the operation of the third operating device that starts at the third timing are operation details CAc. The details of the operation of the fourth operating device that starts at the third timing are operation details DAc.

[0050] The length of the period from the third timing to the fourth timing in the first mode is period length ad. Details of the operation of the first operating device that starts when the fourth timing occurs after the third timing in the first mode are operation details AAd. Details of the operation of the second operating device that starts when the fourth timing occurs are operation details BAd. Details of the operation of the third operating device that starts when the fourth timing occurs are operation details CAd. Details of the operation of the fourth operating device that starts when the fourth timing occurs are operation details DAd.

[0051] In addition, the operation overview AA, which is the operation content of the first operating device in the first mode, is made up of operation details AAa to AAd. The operation overview BA, which is the operation content of the second operating device in the first mode, is made up of operation details BAa to BAd. The operation overview CA, which is the operation content of the third operating device in the first mode, is made up of operation details CAa to CAd. The operation overview DA, which is the operation content of the fourth operating device in the first mode, is made up of operation details DAa to DAd. Furthermore, the period length a, which is the length of the first period, is equal to or greater than the sum of period lengths aa to ad.

[0052] <Control using mode setting values> Next, we will explain the flow of control in multiple modes using the mode setting value set MS, which is performed by the control device 40. When the execution device 41 receives a signal indicating that mode control is to be performed from the mode switch 30, it starts executing the mode control program MP.

[0053] 4, when the execution device 41 starts executing the mode control program MP, it first performs the processing of step S11. In step S11, the execution device 41 determines which of a plurality of modes to execute based on a signal indicating the mode obtained from the mode switch 30. In step S11, the execution device 41 determines whether the mode to execute is the first mode based on the signal obtained from the mode switch 30. When it is determined that the mode to execute is the first mode (S11: YES), the execution device 41 proceeds to the processing of step S12.

[0054] In step S12, the execution device 41 starts control for the first period in the first mode. The execution device 41 starts control of the operation outline AA for the first operating device by referring to the mode setting value set MS. The execution device 41 starts control of the operation outline BA for the second operating device by referring to the mode setting value set MS. The execution device 41 starts control of the operation outline CA for the third operating device by referring to the mode setting value set MS. The execution device 41 starts control of the operation outline DA for the fourth operating device by referring to the mode setting value set MS. After that, the execution device 41 proceeds to step S13.

[0055] In step S13, the execution device 41 determines whether or not the period length a has elapsed since the processing of step S12 was started. Specifically, the execution device 41 compares the length of the period that has elapsed since the control of the first period in the first mode by the processing of step S12 was started with the period length a. If the period length a has not elapsed since the processing of step S12 was started (S13: NO), the execution device 41 repeats the processing of step S13. If the period length a has elapsed since the processing of step S12 was started (S13: YES), the execution device 41 proceeds to the processing of step S14.

[0056] In step S14, the execution device 41 starts control for the second period in the first mode. The execution device 41 starts control of the operation outline AB for the first operation device with reference to the mode setting value set MS. The execution device 41 starts control of the operation outline BB for the second operation device with reference to the mode setting value set MS. The execution device 41 starts control of the operation outline CB for the third operation device with reference to the mode setting value set MS. The execution device 41 starts control of the operation outline DB for the fourth operation device with reference to the mode setting value set MS. After that, the execution device 41 proceeds to step S15.

[0057] In step S15, the execution device 41 determines whether or not the period length b has elapsed since the processing of step S14 was started. Specifically, the execution device 41 compares the length of the period that has elapsed since the control of the second period in the first mode was started by the processing of step S14 with the period length b. If the period length b has not elapsed since the processing of step S14 was started (S15: NO), the execution device 41 repeats the processing of step S15. If the period length b has elapsed since the processing of step S14 was started (S15: YES), the execution device 41 proceeds to the processing of step S16.

[0058] In step S16, the execution device 41 starts control of the third period in the first mode. The execution device 41 starts control of the operation overview AC for the first operating device by referring to the mode setting value set MS. The execution device 41 starts control of the operation overview BC for the second operating device by referring to the mode setting value set MS. The execution device 41 starts control of the operation overview CC for the third operating device by referring to the mode setting value set MS. The execution device 41 starts control of the operation overview DC for the fourth operating device by referring to the mode setting value set MS. After that, the execution device 41 proceeds to step S17.

[0059] In step S17, the execution device 41 determines whether or not the period length c has elapsed since the processing of step S16 was started. Specifically, the execution device 41 compares the length of the period that has elapsed since the control of the third period in the first mode was started by the processing of step S16 with the period length c. If the period length c has not elapsed since the processing of step S16 was started (S16: NO), the execution device 41 repeats the processing of step S17. If the period length c has elapsed since the processing of step S16 was started (S17: YES), the execution device 41 proceeds to the processing of step S18.

[0060] In step S18, the executing device 41 starts control of the fourth period in the first mode. The executing device 41 starts control of the operation overview AD for the first operating device by referring to the mode setting value set MS. The executing device 41 starts control of the operation overview BD for the second operating device by referring to the mode setting value set MS. The executing device 41 starts control of the operation overview CD for the third operating device by referring to the mode setting value set MS. The executing device 41 starts control of the operation overview DD for the fourth operating device by referring to the mode setting value set MS. After that, the executing device 41 proceeds to step S19.

[0061] In step S19, the execution device 41 determines whether or not the period length d has elapsed since the processing of step S18 was started. Specifically, the execution device 41 compares the length of the period that has elapsed since the control of the fourth period in the first mode was started by the processing of step S16 with the period length d. If the period length d has not elapsed since the processing of step S18 was started (S19: NO), the execution device 41 repeats the processing of step S19. If the period length d has elapsed since the processing of step S18 was started (S19: YES), the execution device 41 ends this series of processing.

[0062] Meanwhile, when it is determined that the mode to be executed is not the first mode but the second mode (S11: NO), the executing device 41 proceeds to step S21. In step S21, the executing device 41 starts control for the first period in the second mode. The executing device 41 refers to the mode setting value set MS and starts control of the operation outline AF for the first operating device. The executing device 41 refers to the mode setting value set MS and starts control of the operation outline BF for the second operating device. The executing device 41 refers to the mode setting value set MS and starts control of the operation outline CF for the third operating device. The executing device 41 refers to the mode setting value set MS and starts control of the operation outline DF for the fourth operating device. After that, the executing device 41 proceeds to step S22.

[0063] In step S22, the execution device 41 determines whether or not the period length f has elapsed since the processing of step S21 was started. Specifically, the execution device 41 compares the length of the period that has elapsed since the control of the first period in the second mode was started by the processing of step S21 with the period length f. If the period length f has not elapsed since the processing of step S21 was started (S22: NO), the execution device 41 repeats the processing of step S22. If the period length f has elapsed since the processing of step S22 was started (S22: YES), the execution device 41 proceeds to the processing of step S23.

[0064] In step S23, the execution device 41 starts control of the second period in the second mode. The execution device 41 starts control of the operation overview AG for the first operation device with reference to the mode setting value set MS. The execution device 41 starts control of the operation overview BG for the second operation device with reference to the mode setting value set MS. The execution device 41 starts control of the operation overview CG for the third operation device with reference to the mode setting value set MS. The execution device 41 starts control of the operation overview DG for the fourth operation device with reference to the mode setting value set MS. After that, the execution device 41 proceeds to step S24.

[0065] In step S24, the execution device 41 determines whether or not the period length g has elapsed since the processing of step S23 was started. Specifically, the execution device 41 compares the length of the period that has elapsed since the control of the second period in the second mode by the processing of step S23 was started with the period length g. If the period length g has not elapsed since the processing of step S23 was started (S24: NO), the execution device 41 repeats the processing of step S24. If the period length g has elapsed since the processing of step S23 was started (S24: YES), the execution device 41 proceeds to the processing of step S25.

[0066] In step S25, the executing device 41 starts control of the third period in the second mode. The executing device 41 starts control of the operation overview AH for the first operating device with reference to the mode setting value set MS. The executing device 41 starts control of the operation overview BH for the second operating device with reference to the mode setting value set MS. The executing device 41 starts control of the operation overview CH for the third operating device with reference to the mode setting value set MS. The executing device 41 starts control of the operation overview DH for the fourth operating device with reference to the mode setting value set MS. After that, the executing device 41 proceeds to step S26.

[0067] In step S26, the execution device 41 determines whether the period length h has elapsed since the processing of step S25 was started. Specifically, the execution device 41 compares the length of the period that has elapsed since the control of the third period in the second mode was started by the processing of step S25 with the period length h. If the period length h has not elapsed since the processing of step S25 was started (S26: NO), the execution device 41 repeats the processing of step S26. If the period length h has elapsed since the processing of step S25 was started (S26: YES), the execution device 41 proceeds to the processing of step S27.

[0068] In step S27, the executing device 41 starts control of the fourth period in the second mode. The executing device 41 starts control of the operation overview AI for the first operating device with reference to the mode setting value set MS. The executing device 41 starts control of the operation overview BI for the second operating device with reference to the mode setting value set MS. The executing device 41 starts control of the operation overview CI for the third operating device with reference to the mode setting value set MS. The executing device 41 starts control of the operation overview DI for the fourth operating device with reference to the mode setting value set MS. After that, the executing device 41 proceeds to step S28.

[0069] In step S28, the execution device 41 determines whether or not the period length i has elapsed since the processing of step S27 was started. Specifically, the execution device 41 compares the length of the period that has elapsed since the control of the fourth period in the second mode was started by the processing of step S27 with the period length i. If the period length i has not elapsed since the processing of step S28 was started (S28: NO), the execution device 41 repeats the processing of step S28. If the period length i has elapsed since the processing of step S28 was started (S28: YES), the execution device 41 ends the current series of processing. In this way, the execution device 41 refers to the mode setting value set MS and proceeds with the processing in the same flow for control in the first mode and control in the second mode.

[0070] <Details of operation during each period> Next, a detailed flow of operations in each period of the execution device 41 will be described. When the execution device 41 starts control of one period in each mode, it controls that period by referencing information indicating details of operations for that period, which is included in the mode setting value set MS. Below, a detailed flow of operations in the first period in the first mode will be described, and a detailed description of the flow of operations in other periods in the first mode and in each period in the second mode will be omitted.

[0071] As shown in FIG. 5, when the execution device 41 starts the process of step S12 in FIG. 4, i.e., control of the first period in the first mode, the execution device 41 first starts the process of step S31. In step S31, the execution device 41 determines whether the first timing has occurred. Specifically, the execution device 41 references information indicating details of the operation during the first period in the first mode in the mode setting value set MS shown in FIG. 3. As shown in FIG. 5, the execution device 41 references the information and determines whether the period length aa has elapsed since the start of control during the first period in the first mode. If the period length aa has not elapsed and therefore the first timing has not occurred (S31: NO), the execution device 41 repeats the process of step S31. On the other hand, if the period length aa has elapsed and therefore the first timing has occurred (S31: YES), the execution device 41 proceeds to the process of step S32.

[0072] In step S32, the executing device 41 starts control of the first detailed action for the target operating device 20 at the first timing. Specifically, the executing device 41 starts control of action detail AAa for the first operating device. The executing device 41 starts control of action detail BAa for the second operating device. The executing device 41 starts control of action detail CAa for the third operating device. The executing device 41 starts control of action detail DAa for the fourth operating device. After that, the executing device 41 proceeds to step S33.

[0073] In step S33, the execution device 41 determines whether the second timing has arrived. Specifically, the execution device 41 references information indicating details of the operation in the first period in the first mode of the mode setting value set MS. After referencing the information, the execution device 41 determines whether the period length ab has elapsed since the first timing arrived in the first mode. If the period length ab has not elapsed and therefore the second timing has not arrived (S33: NO), the execution device 41 repeats the processing of step S33. On the other hand, if the period length ab has elapsed and therefore the second timing has arrived (S33: YES), the execution device 41 proceeds to the processing of step S34.

[0074] In step S34, the executing device 41 starts control of the second detailed action for the target action device 20 at the second timing. Specifically, the executing device 41 starts control of action detail AAb for the first action device. The executing device 41 starts control of action detail BAb for the second action device. The executing device 41 starts control of action detail CAb for the third action device. The executing device 41 starts control of action detail DAb for the fourth action device. After that, the executing device 41 proceeds to step S35.

[0075] In step S35, the execution device 41 determines whether the third timing has arrived. Specifically, the execution device 41 references information indicating details of the operation in the first period in the first mode of the mode setting value set MS. After referencing the information, the execution device 41 determines whether the period length ac has elapsed since the second timing arrived in the first mode. If the period length ac has not elapsed and therefore the third timing has not arrived (S35: NO), the execution device 41 repeats the processing of step S35. On the other hand, if the period length ac has elapsed and therefore the third timing has arrived (S35: YES), the execution device 41 proceeds to the processing of step S36.

[0076] In step S36, the executing device 41 starts control of the third detailed operation for the target operating device 20 at the third timing. Specifically, the executing device 41 starts control of operation detail AAc for the first operating device. The executing device 41 starts control of operation detail BAc for the second operating device. The executing device 41 starts control of operation detail CAc for the third operating device. The executing device 41 starts control of operation detail DAc for the fourth operating device. After that, the executing device 41 proceeds to step S37.

[0077] In step S37, the execution device 41 determines whether the fourth timing has arrived. Specifically, the execution device 41 references information indicating details of the operation in the first period in the first mode of the mode setting value set MS. After referencing the information, the execution device 41 determines whether the period length ad has elapsed since the third timing in the first mode. If the period length ad has not elapsed and therefore the fourth timing has not arrived (S37: NO), the execution device 41 repeats the processing of step S37. On the other hand, if the period length ad has elapsed and therefore the fourth timing has arrived (S37: YES), the execution device 41 proceeds to the processing of step S38.

[0078] In step S38, the executing device 41 starts control of a fourth detailed action for the target operating device 20 when the fourth timing arrives. Specifically, the executing device 41 starts control of action detail AAd for the first operating device. The executing device 41 starts control of action detail BAd for the second operating device. The executing device 41 starts control of action detail DAc for the third operating device. The executing device 41 starts control of action detail DAd for the fourth operating device. Thereafter, the executing device 41 ends the current series of processes. Note that when the mode setting value set MS does not define details of the action at a predetermined timing, the previous action is continued even when the predetermined timing arrives.

[0079] <Example of mode setting value set> Next, an example of setting values ​​in a predetermined mode in the mode setting value set MS will be described. As shown in Fig. 6, in a predetermined mode, each period is defined as follows: The first period is an opening period; the second period is a main period; the third period is a pre-termination period; and the fourth period is a mode termination period.

[0080] In a predetermined mode, the functions to be used are determined as a background music function, a shade function for the rear window, a shade function for the roof window, a dimming function, an air conditioning function, a reclining function, and an illumination function. In a predetermined mode, the operating device 20 to be controlled is associated with each function to be used as follows: The operating device 20 for realizing the background music function is an audio device 26. The operating device 20 for realizing the shade function for the rear window and the shade function for the roof window is a shade device 22. The operating device 20 for realizing the dimming function is a dimming device 23. The operating device 20 for realizing the air conditioning function is an air conditioning device 25. The operating device 20 for realizing the reclining function is a seat device 21. The operating device 20 for realizing the illumination function is an interior lighting device 24.

[0081] Furthermore, the details of the operation of each operating device 20 are as follows: The operation of the sound device 26 at the first timing in the opening period is sound output in the start mode. The operation of the sound device 26 at the second to fourth timings in the opening period is not defined. Therefore, the operation content of the sound device 26 in the opening period is only sound output in the start mode. The sound in the start mode is predetermined music. The operation of the sound device 26 at the first timing in the main period is sound output in the main mode. The sound in the main mode is predetermined music. In the sound output in the main mode, for example, the sound device 26 repeatedly outputs predetermined music. The operation of the sound device 26 at the first timing in the pre-end period is sound output in the pre-end mode. The sound in the pre-end mode is predetermined music. The operation at the first timing in the mode end period is sound output in the end mode. The sound in the end mode is predetermined music. In FIG. 6, the details of the standby content are indicated by "-". In this embodiment, waiting means maintaining the state after the completion of the previous detailed operation.

[0082] The operation of the shade device 22 at the first timing in the opening period is to memorize the state. That is, it memorizes whether the state of the shade device 22 is open or closed. The operation of the shade device 22 at the second timing in the opening period is to transition to the open state. The operation of the shade device 22 during the main period and the pre-termination period is not defined. That is, the operation of the shade device 22 during these periods is to maintain the open state. The operation of the shade device 22 at the first timing in the mode termination period is to restore. That is, the shade device 22 returns to the state memorized at the first timing in the opening period.

[0083] The operation of the dimmer 23 at the first timing in the opening period is to memorize the state. That is, it memorizes whether the state of the dimmer 23 is the dimming mode or the transmission mode. The operation of the dimmer 23 at the second timing in the opening period is to transition to the dimming mode. The operation of the dimmer 23 during the main period and the pre-termination period is not defined. That is, the operation of the dimmer 23 during these periods is to maintain the dimming mode. The operation of the dimmer 23 at the first timing in the mode termination period is to restore. That is, the dimmer 23 returns to the state memorized at the first timing in the opening period.

[0084] The operation of the air conditioner 25 at the first timing in the opening period is to store a state. That is, the air conditioner 25 stores the temperature setting and air volume setting of the air conditioner 25. The operation of the air conditioner 25 at the second timing in the opening period is to transition to auto mode. As a result, the air conditioner 25 starts operating in auto mode with the temperature setting and air volume setting stored at the first timing in the opening period. The operation of the air conditioner 25 at the first timing in the main period is to adjust. Specifically, the air conditioner 25 adjusts the set temperature setting and air volume setting according to the predetermined mode and operates in auto mode. The operation of the air conditioner 25 at the first timing in the mode ending period is to return. That is, the air conditioner 25 returns to the temperature setting and air volume setting stored at the first timing in the mode ending period.

[0085] The operation of the seat device 21 at the first timing in the opening period is to store the state. That is, the seat device 21 stores the sliding position and reclining position of the seat device 21. The operation of the seat device 21 at the second timing in the opening period is to move to the start position. The start position is the initial setting position of the sliding position and reclining position of the seat device 21 during a predetermined main period. The operation of the seat device 21 at the first timing in the main period is to move to a specified position. The specified position is a predetermined reclining position separate from the start position. For example, the specified position is determined as a position where the seat back is reclined further than the start position. The operation of the seat device 21 during the pre-end period is not determined. That is, the operation of the seat device 21 during this period is to maintain the specified position. The operation of the seat device 21 at the first timing in the mode end period is to return. That is, the seat device 21 returns the position of the seat main body 21A to the position stored at the first timing in the opening period.

[0086] The operation of the indoor lighting device 24 at a first timing in the opening period is to store a state. That is, the indoor lighting device 24 stores the lighting state of the lit lamps 24A among the multiple lamps 24A. The operation at a second timing in the opening period is fade-in lighting. The operation of the indoor lighting device 24 at a first timing in the main period is to turn on the main lighting. The lighting content of the main lighting is predetermined lighting content, including the type of lamp 24A to be turned on, the lighting brightness, fade pattern, fade time, and color. The operation of the indoor lighting device 24 at a first timing in the mode ending period is to turn on in the ending mode. The lighting content in the ending mode is predetermined lighting content. The operation of the indoor lighting device 24 at a second timing in the mode ending period is to turn on the lamp indicating an end notification. The lighting content indicating an end notification is predetermined lighting content. The operation of the indoor lighting device 24 at a third timing in the mode ending period is fade-out lighting. The operation of the room lighting device 24 at the fourth timing in the mode ending period is a return, i.e., the room lighting device 24 returns the lighting state of the lamp 24A to the lighting state stored at the first timing in the opening period.

[0087] (Operation of the embodiment) According to the above embodiment, the execution device 41 executes the mode control program MP by referencing the mode setting value set MS. As a result, the execution device 41 controls each mode using the same control flow, even if the mode is different. In other words, the mode setting value set MS defines information corresponding to the second mode in addition to information corresponding to the first mode, so the control device 40 can achieve control in the second mode, which is different from the first mode, using the same control flow as control in the first mode.

[0088] (Effects of the embodiment) (1) According to the above embodiment, the control device 40 can implement control in a second mode, which is different from the first mode, using the same control flow as control in the first mode by referencing the mode setting value set MS. Therefore, when implementing control in each of the first mode and the second mode, the developer only needs to determine information corresponding to each mode in the mode setting value set MS. In other words, the developer only needs to determine information corresponding to the first mode and information corresponding to the second mode. Therefore, the developer does not need to consider different control flows for the first mode and the second mode. As a result, the control device 40 of the above embodiment can prevent the developer's burden from becoming excessively heavy when implementing control in multiple modes.

[0089] (2) According to the above embodiment, the length of the first period is the same in the first mode and the second mode. Therefore, the timing at which control for the second period in the first mode starts is the same as the timing at which control for the second period in the second mode starts. In this case, the developer can consider the operation content of the second period on the assumption that control switches at the same timing in the first mode and the second mode.

[0090] (3) According to the above embodiment, the first operating device performs different operations in the first mode and the second mode, thereby realizing different indoor environments in the first mode and the second mode. Therefore, different indoor environments can be realized by the same operating device 20.

[0091] (4) According to the above embodiment, the vehicle 10 can create different interior environments for the vehicle 10 by operating the multiple operating devices 20 in multiple modes.

[0092] (5) According to the example of the mode setting value set MS in the above embodiment, the plurality of operating devices 20 to be operated in a predetermined mode includes the seat device 21. The seat device 21 affects the posture of the occupant of the vehicle 10, and therefore can have an effect that, among the effects of changes in the interior environment, is easily felt by the occupant of the vehicle 10.

[0093] (6) According to the example of the mode setting value set MS in the above embodiment, the plurality of operating devices 20 to be operated in a predetermined mode include a shade device 22. The shade device 22 affects the brightness of the interior environment of the vehicle 10 by preventing light from entering from outside the vehicle 10 when in a closed state, or by not preventing light from entering from outside the vehicle 10 when in an open state. The shade device 22 also affects how the occupants of the vehicle 10 perceive the spaciousness of the interior environment of the vehicle 10 by creating a sense of connection with the exterior space of the vehicle 10. Furthermore, by targeting the shade device 22 in addition to the seat device 21 as an operating target, for example, by controlling the state of the shade device 22 in conjunction with the reclining position of the seat device 21, the impact on how the occupants of the vehicle 10 perceive the interior environment can be increased.

[0094] (7) According to the example of the mode setting value set MS in the above embodiment, the multiple operating devices 20 to be operated in a predetermined mode include the dimmer 23. The dimmer 23 affects the brightness of the interior environment of the vehicle 10 by reducing the amount of light entering from outside the vehicle 10 in the dimmer mode compared to the transmissive mode, or by increasing the amount of light entering from outside the vehicle 10 in the transmissive mode compared to the dimmer mode. By making the dimmer 23 an operating target in addition to the seat device 21, for example, by controlling the mode of the dimmer 23 in conjunction with the reclining position of the seat device 21, the impact on the way the occupants of the vehicle 10 perceive the interior environment can be increased.

[0095] (8) According to the example of the mode setting value set MS in the above embodiment, the plurality of operating devices 20 to be operated in a predetermined mode include an interior lighting device 24. The interior lighting device 24 affects the brightness of the interior environment of the vehicle 10 depending on the lighting mode. Because it is easy to set a variety of lighting modes, including the interior lighting device 24 in the target operating devices 20 makes it easy to realize a variety of atmospheres.

[0096] (9) According to the example of the mode setting value set MS in the above embodiment, the plurality of operating devices 20 to be operated in a predetermined mode includes an air conditioner 25. The air conditioner 25 affects the temperature environment of the vehicle 10. Therefore, by including the air conditioner 25 in the operating devices 20 to be operated, it is possible to affect the interior environment of the vehicle 10 in terms of the temperature environment.

[0097] (10) According to the example of the mode setting value set MS in the above embodiment, the plurality of operating devices 20 to be operated in a predetermined mode includes an acoustic device 26. The acoustic device 26 affects the sound environment in the interior of the vehicle 10. Therefore, by including the acoustic device 26 in the operating devices 20 to be operated, it is possible to affect the interior environment of the vehicle 10 in terms of the sound environment.

[0098] (Other embodiments) The above embodiment can be modified as follows: The above embodiment and the following modifications can be combined with each other within the scope of technical compatibility.

[0099] <Operating device> The configuration of the operating device 20 is not limited to the example of the above embodiment. The operating device 20 is not limited to a mechanical operation, and may be a device that performs an operation including an electrical or electronic operation. Furthermore, the operating device 20 can affect the interior environment of the vehicle 10 as long as the operation of the operating device 20 affects the five senses of the occupants of the vehicle 10. For example, the seat device 21 may further include at least one of a footrest, an armrest, and a headrest, and the positions of these may be controllable.

[0100] The specific examples of the multiple operation devices 20 are not limited to those in the above embodiment. For example, the operation device 20 may be a device that affects the olfactory sense of the occupant of the vehicle 10. The operation of the operating device 20 is not limited to the example of the above embodiment. For example, the shade device 22 may adjust the opening degree when in the open state, and the air conditioning device 25 may adjust the direction of airflow. The interior lighting device 24 may project animations on the interior walls of the vehicle 10, and the sound device 26 may control the volume of sound.

[0101] <Control device> In the above embodiment, the RAM 43 and the storage device 44 in the control device 40 are described as separate devices, but they may be integrated. In this case, the storage device 44 may be provided with a program storage area and a data storage area.

[0102] The control device 40 may be configured as a circuit including one or more processors that execute various processes according to a computer program (software). The control device 40 may also be configured as a circuit including one or more dedicated hardware circuits, such as an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC), that execute at least some of the various processes, or a combination thereof. The processor includes a CPU and memory such as RAM and ROM. The memory stores program code or instructions configured to cause the CPU to execute processes. The memory, i.e., computer-readable medium, includes any available medium that can be accessed by a general-purpose or dedicated computer. The same applies to the control unit in the operating device 20.

[0103] The control device 40 may start execution of the mode control program MP without being limited to an input from the mode switch 30. For example, the control device 40 may monitor the state of the vehicle 10 and, when a predetermined condition is met, determine to start control in a predetermined mode and start control in the predetermined mode. For another example, the control device 40 may receive a signal indicating that mode control is to be performed when the ignition switch of the vehicle 10 is turned on. For another example, the control device 40 may start execution of the mode control program MP when a signal to turn on the power of the vehicle 10 is received from a terminal having a digital key for the vehicle 10.

[0104] <mode> The multiple modes may include, for example, a relax mode, an energize mode, an inspire mode, a focus mode, and a dream mode. The relax mode is a mode that creates a relaxing interior environment for the vehicle 10. The two or more operating devices 20 to be operated in the relax mode may include a seat device 21, a shade device 22, a dimmer 23, an interior lighting device 24, an air conditioning device 25, and an audio device 26. The energize mode and the inspire mode are modes that create a relaxing interior environment for the occupants. The two or more operating devices 20 to be operated in the energize mode and the inspire mode may include the interior lighting device 24 and the audio device 26. The focus mode is a mode that creates a relaxing interior environment for the vehicle 10. The two or more operating devices 20 to be operated in the focus mode may include a seat device 21, an interior lighting device 24, and an air conditioning device 25. The dream mode is a mode that makes the interior environment of the vehicle 10 an environment conducive to rest. The two or more operating devices 20 to be operated in the dream mode may include a seat device 21, a shade device 22, a light control device 23, an interior lighting device 24, an air conditioning device 25, and an audio device 26.

[0105] <Mode setting value set> The two or more operation devices 20 to be operated in each mode may include a steering position adjustment device 27. For example, by positioning the steering wheel 27A in the steering position adjustment device 27 closer to the windshield of the vehicle 10, the vehicle 10 can reduce the loss of space available for occupants around the driver's seat of the vehicle 10. When the two or more operation devices 20 to be operated include the steering position adjustment device 27, it is preferable that the execution device 41 start the mode control on the condition that the vehicle 10 is stopped. In this regard, regardless of the steering position adjustment device 27, the execution device 41 may start the mode control on the condition that the vehicle 10 is stopped.

[0106] The plurality of operating devices 20 to be operated in the mode setting value set MS may not include the seat device 21. In addition, the plurality of operating devices 20 to be operated in the mode setting value set MS may not include the shade device 22, the dimmer device 23, the room lighting device 24, the air conditioner 25, and the sound device 26.

[0107] The plurality of operating devices 20 to be operated in the mode setting value set MS may include at least one of a shade device 22, a light control device 23, an interior lighting device 24, an air conditioning device 25, and an acoustic device 26, in addition to the seat device 21. In this case, the occupants of the vehicle 10 can be influenced by changes in the interior environment of the vehicle 10 visually, audibly, or by thermal sensation, in addition to their riding posture.

[0108] In the mode setting value set MS, the information corresponding to the first mode may be the same as the information corresponding to the second mode, as long as some of the information is different. For example, even if all of the operation details of the target operating device 20 in the first mode and all of the operation details of the target operating device 20 in the second mode are the same, it is sufficient that the length of the period in the first mode and the length of the period in the second mode are partially different. Also, for example, all of the information corresponding to the first mode may be different from the information corresponding to the second mode.

[0109] The mode setting value set MS does not need to include information indicating the details of the operation in each period. In this case, the operating device 20 may operate based on information indicating the operation content in each period.

[0110] The information indicating the length of each period may be input by the user of the vehicle 10 via an input device (not shown) before mode control is started, and then stored. For example, the input device is a touch display provided on the vehicle 10. When information indicating the length of the main period in the above embodiment is input via the touch display, the control device 40 may overwrite the mode setting value set MS with the length of the main period and store the information.

[0111] In the above embodiment, the operating device 20 to be operated in the first mode is the same regardless of the period, but the operating device 20 to be operated may be different depending on the period.

[0112] The information indicating the length of each period is not limited to a length value. For example, the information indicating the length may be an identification number assigned to each of a plurality of predetermined specified periods. The information indicating the target operating device 20 is not limited to the ID of each operating device 20. For example, the information indicating the target operating device 20 may be an identification number assigned to each group of a predetermined number of operating devices 20.

[0113] In the above embodiment, the mode setting value set MS includes information indicating details of the operation in the first period in the first mode. The executing device 41 then starts control of the first detailed operation at the first timing during control of each period. In the above embodiment, the first timing is set to be the same for all target operating devices 20, but this is not limited to this. Different timings may be set for each of two or more target operating devices 20. In this case, the timing for starting the detailed operation can be changed for each target operating device 20, even in the same mode.

[0114] (Additional notes) <Appendix 1> A vehicle including a plurality of operating devices and a control device that controls the plurality of operating devices, The control device has a storage unit and an execution unit, The storage unit a mode setting value set is stored, which indicates, corresponding to each of a first mode and a second mode for realizing an interior environment of the vehicle, information indicating the length of a first period, information indicating at least two or more operating devices among the plurality of operating devices to be operated in the first period, information indicating operation details of each operating device to be operated in the first period, information indicating at least two or more operating devices among the plurality of operating devices to be operated in a second period following the first period, and information indicating operation details of each operating device to be operated in the second period; The execution unit: When performing control in the first mode, based on information corresponding to the first mode in the mode setting value set, control of at least two or more operating devices to be operated in the first period is started with operation details of each operating device to be operated in the first period, and when the length of the first period has elapsed since control of the operating devices was started, control of at least two or more operating devices to be operated in the second period is started with operation details of each operating device to be operated in the second period, When performing control in the second mode, based on information corresponding to the second mode in the mode setting value set, control of at least two or more operating devices to be operated in the first period is started for the first period with operation contents of each operating device to be operated in the first period, and when the length of the first period has elapsed since control of the operating devices was started, control of at least two or more operating devices to be operated in the second period with operation contents of each operating device to be operated in the second period is started for the operating devices; The information corresponding to the first mode in the mode setting value set is at least partially different from the information corresponding to the second mode in the mode setting value set. vehicle.

[0115] <Appendix 2> The operating device to be operated in the mode setting value set includes a seat device. Vehicles listed in <Appendix 1>.

[0116] <Appendix 3> The operating devices to be operated in the mode setting value set include at least one device among a shade device, a dimmer device, an indoor lighting device, an air conditioner, and an audio device. Vehicles listed in <Appendix 2>.

[0117] <Appendix 4> The first period indicated by the information corresponding to the first mode in the mode setting value set is the same length as the first period indicated by the information corresponding to the second mode in the mode setting value set. A vehicle described in any one of <Appendix 1> to <Appendix 3>.

[0118] <Appendix 5> the at least two or more operating devices to be operated during the first period indicated by the information corresponding to the first mode in the mode setting value set include a first operating device; At least two or more operating devices to be operated during the first period indicated by the information corresponding to the second mode in the mode setting value set include the first operating device, The operation content of the first operating device indicated by the information corresponding to the first mode in the mode setting value set is different from the operation content of the first operating device indicated by the information corresponding to the second mode in the mode setting value set. A vehicle described in any one of <Appendix 1> to <Appendix 4>. [Explanation of symbols]

[0119] 10...Vehicle 20…Operating device 21...Seat device 22...Shade device 23...Dimmer 24...Indoor lighting equipment 25...Air conditioner 26...Sound equipment 27...Steering position adjustment device 30...Mode switch 40...Control device 41...Execution device 44…Storage device MS...Mode setting value set

Claims

1. A control device that controls a plurality of operating devices mounted on a vehicle, The apparatus includes a storage unit and an execution unit, The storage unit a mode setting value set is stored, which indicates, corresponding to each of a first mode and a second mode for realizing an interior environment of the vehicle, information indicating a length of a first period, information indicating at least two or more operating devices among the plurality of operating devices to be operated in the first period, information indicating operation details of each operating device to be operated in the first period, information indicating at least two or more operating devices among the plurality of operating devices to be operated in a second period following the first period, and information indicating operation details of each operating device to be operated in the second period; information corresponding to the first mode in the mode setting value set is at least partially different from information corresponding to the second mode in the mode setting value set; The execution unit: When performing control in the first mode, based on information corresponding to the first mode in the mode setting value set, control of at least two or more operating devices to be operated in the first period is started with operation details of each operating device to be operated in the first period, and when the length of the first period has elapsed since the start of control of the first period, control of at least two or more operating devices to be operated in the second period is started with operation details of each operating device to be operated in the second period, When control is performed in the second mode, control of at least two or more operating devices to be operated in the first period is started with operation details of each operating device to be operated in the first period based on information corresponding to the second mode in the mode setting value set, and when the length of the first period has elapsed since the start of control of the first period, control of at least two or more operating devices to be operated in the second period is started with operation details of each operating device to be operated in the second period. Control device.

2. The length of the first period indicated by the information corresponding to the first mode in the mode setting value set is the same as the length of the first period indicated by the information corresponding to the second mode in the mode setting value set. The control device according to claim 1 .

3. the at least two or more operating devices to be operated during the first period indicated by the information corresponding to the first mode in the mode setting value set include a first operating device; at least two or more operating devices to be operated during the first period indicated by the information corresponding to the second mode in the mode setting value set include the first operating device; The operation content of the first operating device indicated by the information corresponding to the first mode in the mode setting value set is different from the operation content of the first operating device indicated by the information corresponding to the second mode in the mode setting value set. The control device according to claim 1 or 2.

4. A vehicle including a plurality of operating devices and a control device that controls the plurality of operating devices, The control device has a storage unit and an execution unit, The storage unit a mode setting value set is stored, which indicates, corresponding to each of a first mode and a second mode for realizing an interior environment of the vehicle, information indicating a length of a first period, information indicating at least two or more operating devices among the plurality of operating devices to be operated in the first period, information indicating operation details of each operating device to be operated in the first period, information indicating at least two or more operating devices among the plurality of operating devices to be operated in a second period following the first period, and information indicating operation details of each operating device to be operated in the second period; The execution unit: When performing control in the first mode, based on information corresponding to the first mode in the mode setting value set, control of at least two or more operating devices to be operated in the first period is started with operation details of each operating device to be operated in the first period, and when the length of the first period has elapsed since control of the operating devices was started, control of at least two or more operating devices to be operated in the second period is started with operation details of each operating device to be operated in the second period, When performing control in the second mode, based on information corresponding to the second mode in the mode setting value set, control of at least two or more operating devices to be operated in the first period is started with operation contents of each operating device to be operated in the first period, and when the length of the first period has elapsed since the start of control of the operating devices, control of at least two or more operating devices to be operated in the second period is started with operation contents of each operating device to be operated in the second period, The information corresponding to the first mode in the mode setting value set is at least partially different from the information corresponding to the second mode in the mode setting value set. vehicle.

5. The operating device to be operated in the mode setting value set includes a seat device.

5. The vehicle of claim 4.

6. The operating devices to be operated in the mode setting value set include at least one device among a shade device, a dimmer device, an indoor lighting device, an air conditioner, and an audio device.

6. The vehicle of claim 5.

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