Input device

The input device addresses the issue of reduced operational ease due to seat displacement by positioning the operation receiving unit separately and adjusting its position in response to seat movement, ensuring continued usability.

JP2025167647APending Publication Date: 2025-11-07KK TOKAI RIKA DENKI SEISAKUSHO
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JP2024072477
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JP · JP
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Filing Date
2024-04-26
Publication Date
2025-11-07

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Technical Problem

Existing input devices for vehicles face a decrease in ease of operation due to seat displacement, which affects the occupant's ability to perform inputs effectively.

Method used

An input device with an operation receiving unit positioned separately from the seat, equipped with a control unit that adjusts its position in response to seat displacement, ensuring ease of operation is maintained.

Benefits of technology

Prevents a reduction in operational ease by adjusting the position of the operation receiving unit in accordance with seat displacement, thereby maintaining user convenience.

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Abstract

To provide an input device that suppresses deterioration in the easiness of inputting an operation by an occupant seated on a seat, in accordance with displacement of at least a part of the seat.SOLUTION: An operation reception part 11 receives an operation for controlling operation of a device 30 to be controlled that is mounted to a vehicle, by an occupant at a position alienated from a seat on which the occupant of the vehicle is seated. A controller 12 changes a position of the operation reception part 11, in accordance with displacement of at least a part of the seat.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2
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Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present disclosure relates to an input device for inputting an operation to control the operation of a controlled device mounted on a moving body. [Background technology]

[0002] Patent Document 1 discloses an input device in which an operation receiving unit that receives an operation to control the operation of a seat by an occupant of a vehicle, which is an example of a moving body, is disposed on the side of the seat. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2009-269528 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] There is a demand for an input device that can prevent a decrease in ease of inputting operations by an occupant seated in the seat due to displacement of at least a portion of the seat. [Means for solving the problem]

[0005] One example embodiment provided by the present disclosure is An input device for inputting an operation by an occupant of a moving body to control an operation of a controlled device mounted on the moving body, an operation receiving unit that receives the operation at a position separated from the seat on which the occupant sits; a control unit that changes a position of the operation receiving unit in response to a displacement of at least a portion of the seat; Equipped with.

[0006] According to the configuration of the above example embodiment, the position of the operation receiving unit separated from the seat changes in accordance with the displacement of at least a portion of the seat, thereby preventing the ease of inputting operations by an occupant seated in the seat from being reduced due to the displacement. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0007] [Figure 1] 1 illustrates a vehicle equipped with an input device according to an embodiment. [Figure 2] 1 illustrates an example of a functional configuration of an input device. [Figure 3] 3 shows an example of the operation of the input device of FIG. 2. [Figure 4] 3 shows an example of the operation of the input device of FIG. 2. [Figure 5] 10 illustrates a functional configuration of an input device according to a modified example. [Figure 6] 6 shows an example of the operation of the input device of FIG. 5. [Figure 7] 6 shows an example of the operation of the input device of FIG. 5. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0008] The following detailed description of exemplary embodiments will be given with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the drawings used in the following description, the scale has been appropriately changed so that the illustrated elements can be clearly seen.

[0009] FIG. 1 illustrates an example of a cabin of a vehicle 20 equipped with an input device 10 according to an embodiment. The input device 10 is a device for causing a controlled device equipped in the vehicle 20 to execute an operation. The input device 10 is installed, for example, in an armrest 22 attached to a door trim 21 of the vehicle 20. Examples of controlled devices include a seat position adjustment device, a seat heater, a power window device, a door lock / unlock device, and a door mirror position adjustment device. The vehicle 20 is an example of a moving body.

[0010] 2 illustrates an example of a functional configuration of the input device 10. The input device 10 has an operation reception unit 11. The operation reception unit 11 has a detection surface 110. The detection surface 110 includes an operation reception area 111. The operation reception area 111 is configured to receive an operation for causing the controlled device 30 to perform a predetermined operation. The operation is performed by the fingers of an occupant of the vehicle 20.

[0011] The operation reception unit 11 can be configured to detect contact of or approach of an occupant's finger with the detection surface 110. As an example, the operation reception unit 11 can be configured to detect a change in capacitance on the detection surface 110 that accompanies contact of or approach of an occupant's finger, and to output a first detection signal DS1 indicating that the occupant's finger has contacted or approached the detection surface based on the change.

[0012] As another example, the input device 10 may be configured to detect a pressure change or displacement on the detection surface 110 due to contact with the occupant's finger, and based on the change or displacement, output a first detection signal DS1 indicating that the occupant's finger has contacted the detection surface 110.

[0013] The first detection signal DS1 is configured to include information indicating the position at which the occupant's finger touches or approaches the detection surface 110. The first detection signal DS1 may be an analog signal or a digital signal depending on the specifications of the input device 10.

[0014] The input device 10 includes a control unit 12. The control unit 12 may be built into the operation reception unit 11, or may be provided in an appropriate position independent of the operation reception unit 11. The control unit 12 includes an input interface 121. The input interface 121 is configured as a hardware interface that receives a first detection signal DS1. When the first detection signal DS1 is an analog signal, the input interface 121 includes an appropriate conversion circuit including an A / D converter that converts the analog signal into a digital signal. This description similarly applies to other signals that can be received by the input interface 121, which will be described later.

[0015] The control unit 12 includes a processor 122 and an output interface 123. The processor 122 is configured to output a first control signal CS1 in response to the first detection signal DS1 from the output interface 123 to cause the controlled device 30 to perform an operation corresponding to the operation input to the operation receiving area 111.

[0016] That is, the output interface 123 is configured as a hardware interface capable of outputting the first control signal CS1. The first control signal CS1 may be an analog signal or a digital signal depending on the specifications of the controlled device 30. When the first control signal CS1 is an analog signal, the output interface 123 includes an appropriate conversion circuit including a D / A converter. This description similarly applies to other signals that can be output by the output interface 123, which will be described later.

[0017] 3, the input device 10 according to this embodiment includes a display device 112 capable of displaying an image. In this example, the controlled device 30 is a seat position adjustment device, and the input device 10 provides a graphical user interface (GUI) for adjusting the position of the seat 23.

[0018] The display device 112 has a touch panel function. That is, the surface of the display device 112 forms the detection surface 110. An image for receiving a touch operation to adjust the position of the seat 23 is displayed on the display device 112 in an operation reception area 111. The image includes images showing the exterior of a base 231, a seat back 232, and a headrest 233 that constitute the seat 23. The touch operation is performed by an occupant moving their fingers while seated in the seat 23. The seat position adjustment device displaces at least a portion of the seat 23 by performing an action corresponding to the touch operation by the occupant. For example, the seat 23 may be displaced backward or forward, the seat back 232 may be tilted backward or forward, or the headrest 233 may be tilted backward or forward.

[0019] As shown in FIG. 1, a sensor 40 configured to detect displacement of a seat 23 in the fore-and-aft direction is disposed on a door trim 21 of a vehicle 20. The displacement of the seat 23 can be detected mechanically, electrically, optically, or magnetically using a known configuration. As shown in FIG. 2, the sensor 40 is configured to output a second detection signal DS2 when detecting displacement of the seat 23. The second detection signal DS2 may be an analog signal or a digital signal.

[0020] The input interface 121 of the control unit 12 is configured as a hardware interface that receives the second detection signal DS2.

[0021] The processor 122 is configured to output a second control signal CS2 from the output interface 123 in response to the second detection signal DS2, causing the operation reception unit 11 to perform an operation to change the position of the operation reception area 111 of the input device 10.

[0022] For example, as shown in FIG. 3, when the seat 23 is located at the initial position P0, the operation reception area 111 is located in the front area of ​​the detection surface 110.

[0023] 4, when the seat 23 is displaced from the initial position P0 to a rearward position P1 due to a touch operation by an occupant on the operation reception area 111, the sensor 40 outputs a second detection signal DS2. Upon receiving the second detection signal DS2, the processor 122 of the control unit 12 outputs a second control signal CS2 for changing the position of the operation reception area 111. As a result, the operation reception area 111 is moved rearward from the position shown in FIG.

[0024] Note that if the seat 23 is displaced further rearward than the position P1, the processor 122 may output the second control signal CS2 upon receiving the second detection signal DS2, regardless of whether the seat 23 is moving. Alternatively, the processor 122 may be configured to output the second control signal CS2 after receiving the second detection signal DS2 and after the seat 23 is displaced.

[0025] The position of the operation reception area 111 can be changed by performing at least one of a process that makes at least a portion of the area where finger contact or approach is detectable undetectable, and a process that makes at least a portion of the area where finger contact or approach is undetectable detectable.

[0026] According to the configuration of this embodiment, the position of the operation reception area 111 separated from the seat 23 changes in accordance with the displacement of the seat 23, thereby preventing the ease of inputting operations by an occupant seated on the seat 23 from being reduced due to the displacement.

[0027] Additionally, in this embodiment, the position of the image displayed in the operation reception area 111 is changed in accordance with the displacement of the seat 23. This allows the change in the position of the operation reception area 111 to be notified to the occupant.

[0028] The sensor 40 is configured to detect that the seat 23 has been displaced to position P1 shown in Fig. 4. However, the sensor 40 may be configured to detect that the seat 23 has been displaced to a plurality of positions, including a position forward of the initial position P0 and a position rearward of the initial position P0, and to output a second detection signal DS2 including information indicating the detected position of the seat 23. In this case, the processor 122 may be configured to change the position of the operation reception area 111 in accordance with the position of the seat 23 included in the second detection signal DS2.

[0029] The input device 10 may be configured to have an operation receiving unit that receives operations to control the operations of a seat heater, a power window device, a door locking / unlocking device, a door mirror position adjusting device, etc., in addition to the operation receiving unit 11 that receives operations to control the operation of the seat position adjusting device. In this case, in the operation receiving area 111, in addition to an image for receiving a touch operation to adjust the position of the seat 23, an image for receiving a touch operation to control the operation of the seat heater, the power window device, the door locking / unlocking device, or the door mirror position adjusting device is displayed.

[0030] The input device 10 may be configured to have an operation receiving unit that receives operations to control the operation of a seat heater, a power window device, a door locking / unlocking device, or a door mirror position adjustment device, instead of the operation receiving unit 11 that receives operations to control the operation of the seat position adjustment device. In this case, an image for receiving touch operations to control the operation of the seat heater, the power window device, the door locking / unlocking device, or the door mirror position adjustment device is displayed in the operation receiving area 111, instead of an image for receiving touch operations to adjust the position of the seat 23. The operation receiving unit that receives operations to control the operation of the seat position adjustment device is installed in a location different from the input device 10.

[0031] 5 to 7 show other examples of the configuration of the input device 100. The same components or elements having the same functions as those shown in Figures 2 and 3 are given the same reference numerals, and repeated explanations will be omitted.

[0032] Fig. 5 illustrates an example of a functional configuration of input device 100. Input device 100 has operation reception unit 13 and operation reception unit 14. Operation reception unit 13 and operation reception unit 14 are configured to receive an operation for causing controlled device 30 to perform a first action. As illustrated in Fig. 6, operation reception unit 13 and operation reception unit 14 are arranged at positions spaced apart from each other on armrest 22. Operation reception unit 13 and operation reception unit 14 are examples of a first operation reception unit.

[0033] The operation reception unit 13 and the operation reception unit 14 are configured to be mechanically displaced in response to an operation by an occupant. The displacement of the operation reception unit 13 is detected mechanically, electrically, optically, or magnetically using a well-known sensor. As illustrated in FIG. 5, an operation signal OS1 is output in response to the detected displacement of the operation reception unit 13. Similarly, the displacement of the operation reception unit 14 is detected mechanically, electrically, optically, or magnetically using a well-known sensor, and an operation signal OS2 is output in response to the detected displacement of the operation reception unit 14.

[0034] The input device 100 has an operation reception unit 15 and an operation reception unit 16. The operation reception unit 15 and the operation reception unit 16 are configured to receive an operation for causing the controlled device 30 to perform a second action. As illustrated in Fig. 6, the operation reception unit 15 and the operation reception unit 16 are arranged at positions separated from each other on the armrest 22. The operation reception unit 15 and the operation reception unit 16 are an example of a second operation reception unit.

[0035] The operation reception unit 15 and the operation reception unit 16 are configured to be mechanically displaced in response to an operation by the occupant. The displacement of the operation reception unit 15 is detected mechanically, electrically, optically, or magnetically using a well-known sensor. As illustrated in FIG. 5 , an operation signal OS3 is output in response to the detected displacement of the operation reception unit 15. Similarly, the displacement of the operation reception unit 16 is detected mechanically, electrically, optically, or magnetically using a well-known sensor, and an operation signal OS4 is output in response to the detected displacement of the operation reception unit 16.

[0036] The input interface 121 of the control unit 12 is configured as a hardware interface that receives the operation signals OS1, OS2, OS3, and OS4.

[0037] The processor 122 is configured to output a first control signal CS11 from the output interface 123 in response to the operation signal OS1 or the operation signal OS2, causing the controlled device 30 to perform a first operation. The processor 122 is configured to output a second control signal CS12 from the output interface 123 in response to the operation signal OS3 or the operation signal OS4, causing the controlled device 30 to perform a second operation.

[0038] 6, the input device 100 has a first marker 131, a second marker 141, a third marker 151, and a fourth marker 161. The first marker 131 has an appearance corresponding to a first action of the controlled device 30 operated by the operation receiving unit 13. The first marker 131 is arranged so as to overlap the operation receiving unit 13. The second marker 141 has an appearance corresponding to a first action of the controlled device 30 operated by the operation receiving unit 14. The second marker 141 is arranged so as to overlap the operation receiving unit 14.

[0039] The third marker 151 has an appearance corresponding to the second operation of the controlled device 30 operated by the operation receiving unit 15. The third marker 151 is arranged so as to overlap the operation receiving unit 15. The fourth marker 161 has an appearance corresponding to the second operation of the controlled device 30 operated by the operation receiving unit 16. The fourth marker 161 is arranged so as to overlap the operation receiving unit 16.

[0040] The appearance of the first mark 131, the second mark 141, the third mark 151, and the fourth mark 161 is expressed by at least one of a color, a letter, a number, a symbol, and a picture.

[0041] In this example, the operation reception units 13 and 14 are configured to receive an operation to cause the door locking / unlocking device to perform a door locking operation, and the first marker 131 and the second marker 141 have a design representing a key to be locked by the door locking / unlocking device. The operation reception units 15 and 16 are configured to receive an operation to cause the door locking / unlocking device to perform a door unlocking operation, and the third marker 151 and the fourth marker 161 have a design representing a key to be unlocked by the door locking / unlocking device.

[0042] The first marker 131, the second marker 141, the third marker 151, and the fourth marker 161 are formed by light emitted from behind the area where the markers are arranged. For example, the area of ​​the pattern representing the appearance of the marker may be configured to glow, or the area other than the pattern may be configured to glow.

[0043] 5, the input device 100 has a first light source 17 and a second light source 18. The first light source 17 is disposed inside the armrest 22 and is configured to emit light toward the rear of an area where the first marker 131 and the third marker 151 are located. The second light source 18 is disposed inside the armrest 22 and is configured to emit light toward the rear of an area where the second marker 141 and the fourth marker 161 are located.

[0044] The processor 122 of the control unit 12 is configured to output, from the output interface 123, a third control signal CS13 for turning on or off the first light source 17. The processor 122 is configured to output, from the output interface 123, a fourth control signal CS14 for turning on or off the second light source 18.

[0045] The input interface 121 is configured as a hardware interface that receives a second detection signal DS2 from the sensor 40. The processor 122 is configured to enable reception of an operation by either the pair (first pair) of the operation reception unit 13 and the operation reception unit 15 or the pair (second pair) of the operation reception unit 14 and the operation reception unit 16 in response to the second detection signal DS2.

[0046] As an example, the processor 122 can be configured to accept an operating signal from either the first set or the second set, and to prohibit acceptance of an operating signal from the other set.

[0047] As another example, the processor 122 may be configured to accept an operation signal from either the first set or the second set, and to output a control signal to the other set that prohibits the output of the operation signal from the output interface 123.

[0048] The processor 122 is also configured to output from the output interface 123 a third control signal CS13 and a fourth control signal CS14 for turning on the light source corresponding to the operation receiving unit capable of receiving operations, among the first light source 17 and the second light source 18, and for turning off the other light sources.

[0049] For example, when the seat 23 is located at the initial position P0 shown in Fig. 3, the processor 122 of the control unit 12 receives an operation signal OS1 from the operation reception unit 13 located in front of the armrest 22 and an operation signal OS3 from the operation reception unit 15. Furthermore, as shown in Fig. 6, the processor 122 turns on the first light source 17, causing the first marker 131 and the third marker 151 to emit light.

[0050] On the other hand, the processor 122 prohibits the acceptance of the operation signal OS2 from the operation acceptance unit 14 and the operation signal OS4 from the operation acceptance unit 16. The processor 122 also turns off the second light source 18, causing the second marker 141 and the fourth marker 161 to be in a non-light-emitting state.

[0051] 3 to position P1 shown in Fig. 4, a second detection signal DS2 is output from the sensor 40. Upon receiving the second detection signal DS2, the processor 122 of the control unit 12 receives an operation signal OS2 from the operation reception unit 14 located behind the operation reception units 13 and 15, and an operation signal OS4 from the operation reception unit 16. Furthermore, as illustrated in Fig. 7, the processor 122 turns on the second light source 18 to cause the second marker 141 and the fourth marker 161 to emit light.

[0052] On the other hand, the processor 122 prohibits the reception of the operation signal OS1 from the operation reception unit 13 and the operation signal OS3 from the operation reception unit 15. The processor 122 also turns off the first light source 17, causing the first marker 131 and the third marker 151 to be in a non-light-emitting state.

[0053] The operation receiving unit that receives operations to control the operation of the seat position adjusting device is installed in a location different from the input device 10. For example, as shown in FIG. 1 , the operation receiving unit 50 that receives operations to control the operation of the seat position adjusting device is arranged on the side of the seat 23.

[0054] According to the configuration of this modified example, an operation can be accepted by either operation acceptance unit 13 or operation acceptance unit 14 associated with the same action related to controlled device 30, following the displacement of seat 23. Also, an operation can be accepted by either operation acceptance unit 15 or operation acceptance unit 16 associated with the same action related to controlled device 30, following the displacement of seat 23. This makes it possible to prevent the displacement from reducing the ease with which an occupant sitting on seat 23 can input an operation.

[0055] Additionally, in this modified example, the indicators corresponding to the operation reception units that can receive operations are illuminated, so that the occupants can be informed of the operation reception units that can be operated among the multiple operation reception units.

[0056] Note that operation acceptance units 13, 14, 15, and 16 are not limited to being configured to detect occupant operations through mechanical displacement. For example, operation acceptance units 13, 14, 15, and 16 may each include a capacitive sensor whose capacitance changes depending on the distance from the occupant's finger. The capacitive sensor is configured to detect that an instruction input has been made based on the change in capacitance and output a detection signal corresponding to the instruction input.

[0057] The first marker 131, the second marker 141, the third marker 151, and the fourth marker 161 are arranged so as to overlap with the corresponding operation reception unit 13, the operation reception unit 14, the operation reception unit 15, and the operation reception unit 16, respectively, but may also be arranged in the vicinity of the corresponding operation reception unit 13, the operation reception unit 14, the operation reception unit 15, and the operation reception unit 16.

[0058] The operation acceptance units 13 and 14, and the operation acceptance units 15 and 16 are configured to accept operations to cause the door locking / unlocking device to perform different operations (door locking operation and door unlocking operation). However, the operation acceptance units 13 and 14, and the operation acceptance units 15 and 16 may be configured to accept operations to cause other devices to perform predetermined operations.

[0059] The input device 100 has an operation reception unit 13, an operation reception unit 14, an operation reception unit 15, and an operation reception unit 16, but may be configured to have only the operation reception unit 13 and the operation reception unit 14.

[0060] The processor 122 causes one of the first light source 17 and the second light source 18 to emit light and causes the other of the first light source 17 and the second light source 18 to stop emitting light, thereby differentiating the display modes of the first marker 131 and the third marker 151 from the display modes of the second marker 141 and the fourth marker 161. However, for example, the processor 122 may cause the first light source 17 to emit a different color of light from the second light source 18, thereby differentiating the display modes.

[0061] The processor 122 of the control unit 12, which has the various functions described above, can be realized by a dedicated integrated circuit such as a microcontroller, ASIC, or FPGA, which has a storage element in which a computer program for realizing the functions is pre-installed. The storage element is an example of a non-transitory computer-readable medium on which a computer program is stored.

[0062] The processor 122 may be realized by a general-purpose microprocessor operating in cooperation with general-purpose memory. Examples of the general-purpose microprocessor include a CPU, an MPU, and a GPU. Examples of the general-purpose memory include a ROM and a RAM. In this case, a computer program for realizing the function may be stored in the ROM. The general-purpose memory is an example of a non-transitory computer-readable medium on which a computer program is stored. The general-purpose microprocessor specifies at least a portion of the program stored in the ROM, expands it in the RAM, and executes the above-mentioned processing in cooperation with the RAM. The processor 122 may be realized by a combination of a dedicated integrated circuit and a general-purpose microprocessor.

[0063] The configurations referred to above are merely examples for facilitating understanding of the present disclosure. Each configuration example can be appropriately modified or combined with other configuration examples within the scope of the present disclosure.

[0064] In the above-described embodiment and modified examples, the sensor 40 detects rearward or forward displacement of the seat 23 as displacement of the seat 23. However, the sensor 40 may be configured to detect rearward or forward tilting of the seat back 232, rearward or forward tilting of the headrest 233, etc. The sensor 40 does not need to be disposed in the door trim.

[0065] In the above-described embodiment and modified example, the displacement of the seat 23 is detected by the sensor 40. However, a configuration without using the sensor 40 may also be adopted. For example, the state of the seat 23 before the operation is stored in the memory of the processor 122, and the processor 122 may be configured to calculate the amount of displacement of the seat 23 due to the operation, compare the calculated amount with the state of the seat 23 before the operation, and change the position of the operation receiving unit based on the result.

[0066] 1, the input device 10 and the input device 100 are disposed on the side of the armrest 22 facing the seat 23. However, the input device 10 and the input device 100 may be disposed on the upper surface of the armrest 22. Alternatively, the input device 10 and the input device 100 may be disposed at a position apart from the armrest 22 and spaced apart from the seat 23.

[0067] The input device 10 and the input device 100 may be mounted on a moving body other than the vehicle 20. Examples of such moving bodies include a train, a ship, and an airplane. The moving body may not require a crew member. The operation of the controlled device 30 controlled by the input device 10 and the input device 100 may be determined appropriately according to the specifications of the moving body.

[0068] The moving object does not necessarily have to have a physical entity. The input device 10 and the input device 100 may be mounted on a simulator that simulates the movement of the moving object. In this case, the input device 10 and the input device 100 are used to control the movement of a virtual controlled device simulated by the simulator.

[0069] The configurations listed below also form part of this disclosure. Item 1: An input device for inputting an operation by an occupant of a moving body to control an operation of a controlled device mounted on the moving body, an operation receiving unit that receives the operation at a position separated from the seat on which the occupant sits; a control unit that changes a position of the operation receiving unit in response to a displacement of at least a portion of the seat; An input device comprising: Item 2: the operation reception unit includes a plurality of operation reception units each associated with the same operation related to the controlled device, 2. The input device according to item 1, wherein the control unit enables any one of the plurality of operation acceptance units to accept the operation in accordance with the displacement. Item 3: a plurality of signs associated with the plurality of operation receiving units; 3. The input device according to item 2, wherein the control unit causes a display mode of one of the plurality of markers associated with one of the plurality of operation receiving units to differ from other markers. Item 4: a display device that displays an image showing the operation reception unit; Item 2. The input device according to item 1, wherein the control unit changes the position of the image in accordance with the displacement. Item 5: 5. The input device according to claim 1, wherein the operation receiving unit includes a first operation receiving unit that receives an operation to control a first operation, and a second operation receiving unit that receives an operation to control a second operation. Item 6: 6. The input device according to claim 1, wherein the operation reception unit is attached to a door of the moving body. [Explanation of symbols]

[0070] 10: Input device, 11: Operation reception unit, 12: Control unit, 13: Operation reception unit, 14: Operation reception unit, 15: Operation reception unit, 16: Operation reception unit, 17: First light source, 18: Second light source, 20: Vehicle, 21: Door trim, 22: Armrest, 23: Seat, 30: Controlled device, 40: Sensor, 50: Operation reception unit, 100: Input device, 110: Detection surface, 111: Operation reception area, 112: Display device, 121: Input interface, 122: Processor, 123: Output interface , 131: First sign, 141: Second sign, 151: Third sign, 161: Fourth sign, 231: Base, 232: Seat back, 233: Headrest, CS1: First control signal, CS2: Second control signal, CS11: First control signal, CS12: Second control signal, CS13: Third control signal, CS14: Fourth control signal, DS1: First detection signal, DS2: Second detection signal, OS1: Operation signal, OS2: Operation signal, OS3: Operation signal, OS4: Operation signal, P0: Initial position, P1: Position

Claims

1. An input device for inputting an operation by an occupant of a moving body to control an operation of a controlled device mounted on the moving body, an operation receiving unit that receives the operation at a position separated from the seat on which the occupant sits; a control unit that changes a position of the operation receiving unit in response to a displacement of at least a portion of the seat; An input device comprising:

2. the operation reception unit includes a plurality of operation reception units each associated with the same operation related to the controlled device, The input device according to claim 1 , wherein the control unit enables any one of the plurality of operation acceptance units to accept the operation in accordance with the displacement.

3. a plurality of signs associated with the plurality of operation receiving units; The input device according to claim 2 , wherein the control unit causes a display mode of one of the plurality of markers associated with one of the plurality of operation receiving units to differ from other markers.

4. a display device that displays an image showing the operation reception unit; The input device according to claim 1 , wherein the control unit changes a position of the image in response to the displacement.

5. The input device according to claim 1 , wherein the operation reception unit includes a first operation reception unit that receives an operation for controlling a first action, and a second operation reception unit that receives an operation for controlling a second action.

6. The input device according to claim 1 , wherein the operation reception unit is attached to a door of the moving body.

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