Seat system

Abstract

To increase operation means of an application in a seat system which comprises a seat body and an application execution device.SOLUTION: In an application system 1, it includes a seat body 5, at least one first sensor 51 which is provided on a seat body inside, at least one second sensor 52 at which a user seated on the seat body makes it possible to arrive and is provided on a seat body outside and an application execution device 72 which comprises a display 73. The first sensor and the second sensor compose an application controller for the application execution device.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical Field]

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

[0002] A seating system installed in an aircraft cabin is known, which includes a vehicle seat arranged in the cabin and a game terminal installed on the back of the vehicle seat (for example, Patent Document 1). The game terminal has an image display unit consisting of a flat image display device, and an operation unit (input device) equipped with switches, a keyboard, and a light pen. Passengers can remove the game terminal installed in the front seat and enjoy games while seated. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

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

[0004] The operation units of the game terminal in Patent Document 1 are limited to switches, a keyboard, a light pen, etc. Therefore, the game terminal in Patent Document 1 has limited game operation means, and there is a problem in that it is not possible to configure applications such as games that passengers can enjoy by moving their bodies.

[0005] In view of the above background, an object of the present invention is to provide a seat system including a seat body and an application execution device, and to increase the number of means for operating applications. The goal is to achieve this. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] In order to solve the above problem, a seat system (1, 101, 201, 301) is provided having a seat body (5, 305), at least one first sensor (51, 351) provided within the seat body, at least one second sensor (52, 352) reachable by a user seated in the seat body and provided outside the seat body, and an application execution device (72, 372) equipped with a display unit (73, 373), characterized in that the first sensor and the second sensor constitute an application controller for the application execution device.

[0007] According to this configuration, since the first sensor and the second sensor are provided, the number of sensors for performing operation input can be increased compared to when only the first sensor is provided, thereby increasing the number of operation means for the application.

[0008] In the above aspect, the seat system may be mounted on a vehicle (S) having doors (15, 16), and at least one of the second sensors may be provided on a door trim (17, 18) of the door.

[0009] According to this configuration, the second sensor can be disposed in a position that allows the user to easily perform an input operation.

[0010] In the above aspect, at least one of the second sensors may be provided on any one of the roof (40), the floor (3), the pillar (60), and the instrument panel (20).

[0011] According to this configuration, the second sensor can be provided in a position inside the vehicle where the user can perform an operation input.

[0012] In addition, in the above aspect, the seat body includes a front seat body (5A) and a rear seat body (5B) arranged behind the front seat body, and the front seat body and the rear seat body each have a seat cushion (10) that forms a seating surface (13) and a seat back (11) connected to the rear of the seat cushion, and the first sensor is provided in the rear seat body, and at least one of the second sensors is provided on the back of the seat back of the front seat body.

[0013] According to this configuration, by providing the sensor on the rear surface of the seat back of the front seat body, the second sensor can be disposed in a position that is easy for a user seated in the rear seat to input.

[0014] In addition, in the above aspect, the application execution device may perform a selection process to select at least one operation input sensor from the first sensor and the second sensor for performing operation input, and then perform an execution process to execute an application based on a signal from the selected operation input sensor.

[0015] According to this configuration, it is possible to prevent malfunctions during the execution process due to input to sensors other than the operation input sensor.

[0016] In addition, in the above aspect, the application execution device may perform a selection process that allows the user to select at least one operation input sensor from the first sensor and the second sensor, and then perform an execution process that executes an application based on a signal from the selected operation input sensor.

[0017] This configuration can prevent malfunctions caused by input to a sensor other than the sensor used for the execution process. Also, since the user can select the operation input sensor from the first sensor and the second sensor, the user can select a sensor suitable for the user.

[0018] In the above aspect, the application execution unit may execute the application based on signals from at least two of the first sensor and the second sensor.

[0019] According to this configuration, the execution process is performed based on the signals from the first sensor and the second sensor, so that an application can be configured based on operation input to the two operation input sensors. [Effects of the Invention]

[0020] In order to solve the above problems, there is provided a seat system including a seat body, at least one first sensor provided within the seat body, at least one second sensor that is reachable by a user seated in the seat body and provided outside the seat body, and an application execution device equipped with a display unit, where the first sensor and the second sensor constitute an application controller for the application execution device. In this configuration, the provision of the first sensor and the second sensor makes it possible to increase the number of sensors for inputting operations compared to a case where only the first sensor is provided, thereby increasing the number of operation means for applications.

[0021] Furthermore, in the above aspect, if the seat system is installed in a vehicle having doors and at least one of the second sensors is provided on the door trim of the door, the second sensor can be positioned in a location that makes it easy for the user to operate and input.

[0022] Furthermore, in the above aspect, if at least one of the second sensors is configured to be provided on one of the roof, floor, pillar, and instrument panel, the second sensor can be provided in a position inside the vehicle where the user can input operations.

[0023] Furthermore, in the above aspect, the seat body includes a front seat body and a rear seat body arranged behind the front seat body, and each of the front seat body and the rear seat body has a seat cushion that forms the seating surface and a seat back connected to the rear of the seat cushion, and according to a configuration in which the first sensor is provided in the rear seat body and at least one of the second sensors is provided on the back of the seat back of the front seat body, by providing a sensor on the back of the seat back of the front seat body, the second sensor can be positioned in a position that is easy for a user seated in the rear seat to input.

[0024] Furthermore, in the above aspect, the application execution device is configured to perform a selection process to select at least one operation input sensor from the first sensor and the second sensor for performing operation input, and then perform an execution process to execute an application based on a signal from the selected operation input sensor, thereby preventing malfunctions in the execution process due to input to sensors other than the operation input sensor.

[0025] In addition, in the above aspect, if the application execution device is configured to perform a selection process in which the user selects at least one operation input sensor from the first sensor and the second sensor, and then executes an execution process in which the application is executed based on a signal from the selected operation input sensor, it is possible to prevent malfunctions due to input to a sensor other than the sensor used in the execution process. Furthermore, since the user can select the operation input sensor from the first sensor and the second sensor, it is possible to select a sensor that is suitable for the user.

[0026] Furthermore, in the above aspect, if the application execution device is configured to perform execution processing based on signals from at least two of the first sensor and the second sensor, since the execution processing is performed based on signals from the first sensor and the second sensor, it is possible to configure an application based on operation input to two operation input sensors. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0027] [Figure 1] 1 is a perspective view of a vehicle interior equipped with a seat system according to a first embodiment; [Figure 2] Perspective view of the mid-seat body [Figure 3] Flowchart of the process executed in the 100m sprint game application [Figure 4] FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram illustrating (A) a participation intention input screen, (B) a sensor selection screen, and (C) a seat adjustment reception screen. [Figure 5] (A) An interior light adjustment reception screen, (B) a game execution screen, and (C) an explanatory diagram for explaining the game execution screen when the character reaches the goal. [Figure 6] FIG. 10 is a network configuration diagram including an application execution device of a seat system according to a second embodiment. [Figure 7] 10 is a perspective view of a vehicle interior equipped with a seat system according to a third embodiment. [Figure 8] FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a game execution screen of a game according to a third embodiment; [Figure 9] FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a game execution screen in a modified example of a 100-meter sprint game application. [Figure 10] Example of a room equipped with a seating system according to the present invention DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0028] Hereinafter, an embodiment of a seat system 1 according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

[0029] <<First Embodiment>> As shown in Fig. 1, a seat system 1 is provided in a vehicle S such as an automobile, and has a plurality of seat bodies 5 arranged on a floor 3 that defines a vehicle interior 2. In the following description, the front-rear, left-right, and up-down directions are defined based on the directions as seen by an occupant (hereinafter referred to as a user) seated in the seat body 5. Furthermore, as necessary, the direction toward the seat body 5 in the left-right direction will be referred to as inward, and the direction away from the seat body 5 will be referred to as outward.

[0030] In this embodiment, the seat system 1 includes, as seat bodies 5, a pair of left and right front seat bodies 5A constituting the first row, a pair of left and right mid seat bodies 5B constituting the second row, and a rear seat body 5C constituting the third row. The left and right mid seat bodies 5B are each disposed behind the corresponding front seat body 5A, and the front seat body 5A and the mid seat body 5B are disposed side by side in the front-to-rear direction. In this embodiment, the rear seat body 5C extends laterally behind the left and right mid seat bodies 5B, forming a bench seat that provides a seating area for two people.

[0031] Each seat body 5 has a seat cushion 10 provided on the floor 3 of the vehicle interior 2, a seat back 11 connected to the rear of the seat cushion 10, and a headrest 12 provided on the upper side of the seat back 11. The seat cushion 10 is a seating portion that supports the buttocks and thighs of a seated user from below, and its upper surface forms a seating surface 13. The seat back 11 is a backrest portion that supports the back of the seated user from behind.

[0032] As shown in FIG. 1, vehicle S has a front door 15 provided on the vehicle exterior side of a front seat main body 5A, and a rear door 16 provided on the vehicle exterior side of a mid-seat main body 5B. Door trims 17 and 18 are coupled to the vehicle interior side surfaces of the front door 15 and the rear door 16, respectively. On the vehicle exterior side of the rear seat main body 5C, rear side trims 19 are provided on the wall surfaces that define the vehicle interior 2. In addition, an instrument panel 20 is provided in front of the front seat main body 5A. The instrument panel 20 is located in front of the front seat main body 5A that constitutes the driver's seat and in front of the front seat main body 5A that constitutes the passenger seat, and is positioned so that it can be reached by both a user seated in the driver's seat and a user seated in the passenger seat.

[0033] 2 shows a perspective view of the mid-seat body 5B as seen obliquely from the rear. Each seat cushion 10 has a seat cushion frame forming a framework, a pad supported by the seat cushion frame, and a covering material covering the outer surface of the pad. Similarly, each seat back 11 has a seat back frame forming a framework, a pad supported by the seat back frame, and a covering material covering the outer surface of the pad. The seat back frame is attached to the seat cushion frame at its lower end.

[0034] The pad is made of a flexible resin material such as urethane foam, etc. The cover material is made of, for example, woven fabric, leather, or synthetic leather.

[0035] 1, the front seat body 5A and the mid-seat body 5B each include an adjustment mechanism 25 for adjusting the position and shape thereof. The adjustment mechanism 25 is provided between the seat cushion 10 and the floor 3 and includes a slide mechanism 26 that allows the seat cushion 10 to move within a predetermined range in the front-to-rear direction relative to the floor 3. The adjustment mechanism 25 also includes a reclining mechanism 27 that tilts the seat back 11 within a predetermined range relative to the seat cushion 10. The adjustment mechanism 25 may also include a rotation mechanism 28 that rotates the seat cushion 10 about a vertical axis relative to the floor 3, and may also include a height adjustment mechanism 29 that moves the seat cushion 10 up and down relative to the floor 3.

[0036] Each adjustment mechanism 25 is provided with an actuator 35 for changing the position or shape of the seat body 5. More specifically, as shown in Fig. 1, each slide mechanism 26 is provided with a forward / backward movement actuator 36 that moves the corresponding seat body 5 in the forward / backward direction relative to the floor 3 in response to an input signal. Each reclining mechanism 27 is provided with a tilting actuator 37 that tilts the corresponding seat back 11 relative to the seat cushion 10 in response to an input signal. The rotation mechanism 28 preferably includes, as the actuator 35, a motor 38 that rotates the seat cushion 10 relative to the floor 3, and the height adjustment mechanism 29 preferably includes a vertical movement actuator 39 that moves the seat cushion 10 up and down relative to the floor 3.

[0037] The seat system 1 is provided on a roof 40 (ceiling) that defines the upper surface of the vehicle interior 2, and includes interior lights 41 that illuminate the interior of the vehicle interior 2. In this embodiment, the interior lights 41 are provided in the front and upper part of each seat body 5. The interior lights 41 can be turned on and off in response to an input signal, and their brightness can also be changed. In other words, the interior lights 41 can be controlled to be turned on, turned off, and dimmed.

[0038] The seat system 1 further includes a first sensor 51 and a second sensor 52 (see FIG. 2) that receive input from a user seated in the seat system 1. The first sensor 51 is provided inside the seat main body 5 and receives input from a user seated in the seat main body 5. The first sensor 51 is provided in the seat cushion 10 of each seat main body 5 and detects the user sitting on the seating surface 13 of the seat cushion 10. That is, the first sensor 51 is a seating sensor whose detection area 51S is the seating surface 13 of the corresponding seat main body 5. In this embodiment, the first sensor 51 is configured as a pressure sensor that detects the pressure on the seating surface 13 (upper surface) of the seat cushion 10. The first sensor 51 can detect changes in pressure in response to the raising and lowering of the knees of a user seated in the seat main body 5. However, the first sensor 51 may be another sensor, for example, it may include multiple membrane switches that are provided in the seat cushion 10 or the seat back 11 and turned on when the user sits on the seat. The first sensor 51 may be a proximity sensor provided on the seat cushion 10 or the seat back 11 to detect the proximity of a user, or a touch sensor to detect the user's contact (touch) with the seat back 11. The first sensor 51 may be a temperature sensor to detect a change in temperature on the surface of the seat cushion 10 or the seat back 11 due to the user's contact. The first sensor 51 may be a humidity sensor to detect a change in humidity on the surface of the seat cushion 10 or the seat back 11 due to the user's contact.

[0039] The second sensors 52 may be provided in any member defining the vehicle interior 2 as long as they are reachable by a user seated in the seat main body 5. Each second sensor 52 is a sensor for detecting user contact with a predetermined area (hereinafter referred to as the touch area 52S) on the interior surface of the member on which the sensor is provided. Each second sensor 52 may detect user contact based on at least one of the following: pressure applied to the touch area 52S by the user's contact; a load of a threshold or more applied to the touch area 52S; the user's proximity to the touch area 52S; a temperature change in the touch area 52S due to the user's contact; and a humidity change in the touch area 52S due to the user's contact. That is, the second sensors 52 may include at least one of a pressure sensor that detects pressure applied to the touch area 52S, a membrane switch that is turned on by a load applied to the touch area 52S, a proximity sensor that detects proximity to the touch area 52S, a temperature sensor that detects the temperature of the touch area 52S, and a humidity sensor that detects the humidity of the touch area 52S.

[0040] In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, the second sensor 52 is provided inside the front seat main body 5A and includes a sensor 53 having a touch area 53S on the upper rear surface of the seat back 11 of the front seat main body 5A. The second sensor 52 is further provided inside the mid-seat main body 5B and includes a sensor 54 having a touch area 54S on the upper rear surface of the seat back 11 of the mid-seat main body 5B. As shown in FIG. 1, the second sensor 52 further includes sensors 55 and 56 having touch areas 55S and 56S on the interior side surfaces of the door trims 17 and 18, respectively, a sensor 57 having a touch area 57S on the interior side surface of the rear side trim 19, and a sensor 58 having a touch area 58S on the interior surface of the instrument panel 20. The second sensor 52 may further include a sensor 59 provided on the roof 40 (ceiling) and having a touch area 59S on the interior surface of the roof 40. The second sensor 52 may also include a sensor 61 that is provided on a pillar 60 that constitutes a window pillar and has a touch area 61S provided on the interior surface of the pillar 60. The touch areas 58S, 59S, and 60S may each be provided in a position that can be contacted (touched) by a user seated in any of the seat bodies 5.

[0041] The seat system 1 further includes a control device 70 connected to each of the first sensors 51, each of the second sensors 52, each of the fore-and-aft movement actuators 36, each of the tilt actuators 37, and each of the interior lights 41. The control device 70 is an electronic control unit (ECU) that includes a microcomputer, ROM, RAM, peripheral circuits, an input / output interface, drivers, etc. The control device 70 receives signals from the first sensors 51 and the second sensors 52, and transmits signals to the fore-and-aft movement actuators 36, the tilt actuator 37, and the interior lights 41, causing them to output signals appropriately, thereby controlling them.

[0042] The seat system 1 further includes an application execution device 72 held by the seated user. The application execution device 72 is a so-called smartphone equipped with a touch panel 73, a memory, and a central processing unit (hereinafter referred to as the processing device 74). The touch panel 73 functions as a display unit that displays information and also functions as an input unit that accepts input by touch from the user. The processing device 74 wirelessly communicates with a control device 70 provided in the vehicle S and can acquire the detection results of the first sensor 51 and the second sensor 52. The processing device 74 can also control the forward / rearward movement actuator 36, the tilt actuator 37, and the interior light 41 by transmitting predetermined signals to the control device 70.

[0043] The processing device 74 is capable of executing a 100m sprint game application that moves a character displayed on the touch panel 73 in response to a user's input to the sensor (see FIGS. 4(A) and 5(C)). Below, details of the processing performed in the game application executed by the processing device 74 will be described with reference to FIGS. 3, 4, and 5.

[0044] 3, the processing device 74 first displays a participation acceptance screen 80 (see FIG. 4(A)) on the touch panel 73, into which the user's intention to participate is input, and accepts input indicating the user's intention to participate (ST1). The participation acceptance screen 80 includes an input button for "Yes" corresponding to the intention to participate and an input button for "No" corresponding to the intention not to participate.

[0045] When the processing device 74 detects a touch on the "Yes" input button on the participation acceptance screen 80, as shown in Fig. 3, the processing device 74 displays a sensor selection screen 81 (see Fig. 4(B)) on the touch panel 73, and executes a selection acceptance process (ST2) that allows the user to select one sensor (hereinafter, operation input sensor) to perform operation input. When the processing device 74 detects a touch on the "No" input button on the participation acceptance screen 80, it terminates the application.

[0046] In the selection reception process, the processing device 74 first acquires the position of the application execution device 72 by wirelessly communicating with the control device 70, for example, via Bluetooth (registered trademark). The processing device 74 estimates the seating position of the user holding the application execution device 72 from the acquired position of the application execution device 72. Next, the processing device 74 estimates the surface on which the user will be sitting, i.e., seating surface 13, based on the estimated seating position of the user, and determines the first sensor 51, which detects touch on seating surface 13, as the first input sensor.

[0047] Furthermore, based on the estimated seating position of the user, the processing device 74 extracts from the second sensors 52 sensors that are reachable by the seated user and that are provided outside the seat main body 5 on which the user sits, and determines the second input sensors. In this embodiment, the processing device 74 determines two second input sensors, a second front input sensor and a second lateral input sensor, from the second sensors 52. More specifically, the processing device 74 determines a sensor that is located in front of the user and reachable by the seated user as the second front input sensor, and a sensor that is located to the side of the user and reachable by the seated user as the second lateral input sensor.

[0048] In this embodiment, when the user is seated in the mid-seat main body 5B (rear seat main body), the processing device 74 determines the first sensor 51 provided on the seat cushion 10 of the mid-seat main body 5B as the first input sensor. Furthermore, the processing device 74 determines the second sensor 52 provided on the upper back surface of the seat back 11 of the front seat main body 5A (front seat main body) in front of the mid-seat main body 5B where the user is seated as the second front input sensor. The second front input sensor detects the user's contact with the upper back surface of the seat back 11 of the front seat main body 5A.

[0049] When the user is seated in the front seat main body 5A, the second sensor 52 that detects contact with the instrument panel 20 is determined as the second front input sensor. When the user is seated in the rear seat main body 5C, the second sensor 52 that is provided on the upper back surface of the seat back 11 of the mid seat main body 5B and detects contact of the user with the upper back surface of the seat back 11 of the mid seat main body 5B is determined as the second front input sensor.

[0050] In this embodiment, when the user is seated in the mid-seat main body 5B, the processing device 74 determines the second sensor 52 provided on the door trim 17 of the rear door 16 located on the side of the mid-seat main body 5B as the second lateral input sensor. Similarly, when the user is seated in the front seat main body 5A, the processing device 74 determines the second sensor 52 provided on the door trim 18 of the front door 15 located on the side of the front seat main body 5A as the second lateral input sensor. When the user is seated in the rear seat main body 5C, the processing device 74 determines the second sensor 52 provided on the rear side trim 19 located on the side of the rear seat main body 5C as the second lateral input sensor.

[0051] Next, the processing device 74 displays the positions of the first sensor 51, the second front sensor, and the second lateral sensor on the touch panel 73. At this time, as shown in FIG. 4(B), the processing device 74 may construct an image of the interior of the vehicle compartment 2 based on the user's seating position and display it on the touch panel 73.

[0052] At the same time, as shown in FIG. 4(B), the processing device 74 displays an "A" button corresponding to the first sensor 51, a "B" button corresponding to the second front sensor, and a "C" button corresponding to the second side sensor on the touch panel 73. Thereafter, the processing device 74 accepts the user's selection by detecting a touch on each button on the touch panel 73. When the processing device 74 detects a touch on the "A" button, the "B" button, or the "C" button on the sensor selection screen 81, the processing device 74 stores the user's selection result in memory as the ID of the operation input sensor, and completes the selection acceptance process. At this time, in this embodiment, the processing device 74 stores in memory the ID (e.g., "A," "B," "C," etc.) indicating the button on which the touch was detected as the ID of the operation input sensor.

[0053] When the selection acceptance process is completed, the processing device 74 determines whether the user's seating position is the front seat main body 5A or the mid-seat main body 5B (ST3). If the seating position is the front seat main body 5A or the mid-seat main body 5B, the processing device 74 accepts the automatic adjustment of the seat main body 5 (ST4). If the seating position is the rear seat main body 5C, the processing device 74 accepts the automatic adjustment of the interior light 41 without accepting the automatic adjustment of the seat main body 5.

[0054] 3, when accepting a request for automatic adjustment of the seat main body 5, the processing device 74 displays a seat adjustment acceptance screen 82 (see FIG. 4(C)) on the touch panel 73 and accepts an input indicating the user's will to execute the seat adjustment process (ST4). The seat adjustment acceptance screen 82 displays an input button for "Yes" corresponding to the user's will to execute automatic adjustment of the seat main body 5, and an input button for "No" corresponding to the user's lack of will.

[0055] When the processing device 74 detects a touch on the "Yes" button on the seat adjustment reception screen 82, it performs a seat adjustment process (ST5) by driving the actuator 35 of the adjustment mechanism 25 to displace the seat body 5 on which the user sits so that the user can easily play a game. The displacement here includes translation, rotation, and deformation of the seat body 5, and includes at least forward and backward movement of the seat cushion 10 relative to the floor 3 and tilting of the seat back 11 relative to the seat cushion 10. In this embodiment, when the processing device 74 detects a touch on the "Yes" button on the seat adjustment reception screen 82, it drives the forward and backward movement actuator 36 via the control device 70 to move the seat body 5 on which the user sits as far back as possible. Furthermore, the processing device 74 drives the tilting actuator 37 via the control device 70 to tilt the seat back 11 of the seat body 5 on which the user sits as far forward as possible relative to the seat cushion 10 of the seat body 5 on which the user sits. This causes the seat back 11 to assume an upright position.

[0056] If the adjustment mechanism 25 includes the rotation mechanism 28, the processing device 74 may rotate the seat body 5 in the seat adjustment process to displace (move) the seat body 5 to a position that makes it easier for the user to play the game. More specifically, the processing device 74 may rotate the seat body 5 so that it faces forward in the seat adjustment process. This makes it possible to provide the user with an environment in which to enjoy the game more.

[0057] When the displacement of the seat body 5 is completed, as shown in FIG. 3, the processing device 74 displays an interior light adjustment reception screen 83 (see FIG. 5(A)) that receives automatic adjustment of the interior light 41, and receives input indicating the user's desire to perform automatic adjustment of the interior light (ST6).

[0058] When detecting a touch on the "Yes" button on the interior light adjustment acceptance screen 83, the processing device 74 turns off the interior light 41 (ST7). When the interior light 41 is turned off, the processing device 74 displays a game execution screen 84 (see FIG. 5(B)) on the touch panel 73, as shown in FIG. 3. When detecting a touch on the "No" button on the interior light adjustment acceptance screen 83, the processing device 74 displays the game execution screen 84 on the touch panel 73 without switching the interior light 41 on or off.

[0059] When the processing device 74 displays the game execution screen 84, it refers to the memory and acquires the ID of the operation input sensor selected by the user. Then, the processing device 74 performs an execution process to execute a 100-meter sprint application that moves a character displayed on the touch panel 73 toward the goal based on a signal detected by the operation input sensor selected by the user (ST8). More specifically, when the ID corresponding to the A button is stored in the memory as the ID of the operation input sensor, the processing device 74 acquires a signal detected by the first input sensor via the control device 70. Then, the processing device 74 moves the character displayed on the touch panel 73 based on the signal detected by the first input sensor. In this embodiment, the processing device 74 may be configured to move the character forward in response to the raising and lowering of the knees of a user seated on the seat main body 5, detected by the first input sensor.

[0060] When the ID corresponding to the B button is stored in the memory as the ID of the operation input sensor, the processing unit 74 moves the character based on the signal detected by the second front input sensor. More specifically, the control unit 70 may move the character forward in response to the user's contact (touch) detected by the second front sensor.

[0061] When the ID corresponding to the C button is stored in the memory as the ID of the operation input sensor, the processing unit 74 moves the character based on the signal detected by the second lateral sensor. More specifically, the control unit 70 may move the character forward in response to the user's contact (touch) detected by the second lateral input sensor.

[0062] However, it is preferable that the processing device 74 change the amount of movement of the character according to the magnitude of the signal detected by the operation input sensor. When the character reaches the goal, the processing device 74 displays on the touch panel 73 a result display screen 85 (see FIG. 5(C)) including the time required to reach the goal, the calories burned, etc., and then terminates the application.

[0063] Next, the operation of the seat system 1 configured as described above will be described. For example, when a user seated in the mid-seat main body 5B launches a 100-meter sprint game application, a participation acceptance screen 80 is displayed on the touch panel 73 of the application execution device 72. When the user touches the "Yes" button, a sensor selection screen 81 is displayed. At this time, the processing device 74 selects a sensor from the first sensors 51 that detects contact with the seating surface 13 on which the user sits and sets it as the first input sensor. The processing device 74 also selects a sensor from the second sensors 52 that is provided on the rear surface of the seat back 11 of the front seat main body 5A and detects user contact with the rear surface as the second front input sensor. The processing device 74 also selects a sensor from the second sensors 52 that is provided on the door trim 18 of the rear door 16 located to the side of the mid-seat main body 5B and detects user contact with the interior surface of the door trim 18 as the second lateral input sensor. Thereafter, the processing device 74 displays the positions of the first input sensor, the second front input sensor, and the second lateral input sensor on the sensor selection screen 81, along with corresponding buttons on the touch panel 73. This allows the user to select the operation input sensor from among the first input sensor, the second front input sensor, and the second lateral input sensor.

[0064] Thereafter, when the user touches a button displayed on the sensor selection screen 81 to select a sensor, the processing device 74 displays a seat adjustment acceptance screen 82 on the touch panel 73. When the user touches the "Yes" button displayed on the seat adjustment acceptance screen 82, the mid-seat main body 5B moves as far rearward as possible. This increases the distance between the front seat main body 5A and the mid-seat main body 5B, and the mid-seat main body 5B on which the user sits is positioned so that the user can easily move their legs up and down. At the same time, the seat back 11 of the mid-seat main body 5B on which the user sits rises relative to the seat cushion 10, and the mid-seat main body 5B assumes a shape that makes it easy for the user to move their legs up and down. This allows the application execution device 72 to adjust the position and shape of the seat main body 5 so that the user in the vehicle can better enjoy the game. In other words, the position and shape of the seat main body 5 are adjusted to suit the use of the application, providing the user with an environment in which to enjoy the game more.

[0065] Next, the processing device 74 displays an interior light adjustment acceptance screen 83 on the touch panel 73 of the application execution device 72. When the user touches the "Yes" button on the interior light adjustment acceptance screen 83, the interior light 41 is turned off. This makes it easier for the user to recognize the screen display on the touch panel 73. This provides the user with an environment in which they can enjoy the game more.

[0066] Thereafter, the processing device 74 displays a game execution screen 84 on the touch panel 73. The user moves the character by inputting to the operation input sensor selected by the user. That is, the operation input sensor selected from the first sensor 51 and the second sensor 52 constitutes the application controller of the application execution device 72. When the character reaches the goal, the processing device 74 ends the 100-meter sprint game application.

[0067] Next, the effects of the seat system 1 configured as described above will be described. On the sensor selection screen 81, the user can select an operation input sensor from among the first input sensor, the second front input sensor, and the second lateral input sensor to perform input for controlling the character. This increases the number of sensors to which the user can input compared to when only the first sensor 51 is provided in the vehicle interior 2. Therefore, for example, a user with a disability can select the second front sensor or the second lateral sensor and enjoy a game. In other words, the seat system 1 can provide an operation input method that is suitable for a greater number of users. Furthermore, it is possible to increase the number of operation means for game applications executed by the application execution device 72. This allows a greater number of users to enjoy game applications, and a greater variety of applications can be provided to users.

[0068] A sensor provided on the seat cushion 10 of the seat main body 5 on which the user sits is set as the first input sensor. This allows the first sensor 51 to be provided in a position that makes it easy for the user to input. Furthermore, the user can operate the game application while seated on the seat main body 5, making it easy to operate the game application.

[0069] A sensor provided on the instrument panel 20 located in front of the seat body 5 on which the user sits or on the back of the seat back 11 is set as the second front input sensor. This allows a sensor provided in a position that is easy for the user to input to be set as the second front input sensor.

[0070] A sensor provided on the door trim 17, 18 or the rear side trim 19 located on the side of the seat body 5 on which the user sits is set as the second lateral input sensor. This allows a sensor provided in a position where the user can easily input to be set as the second lateral input sensor.

[0071] In the above embodiment, the game application includes a selection process that allows the user to select at least one sensor from the first sensor 51, the second front sensor, and the second side sensor, and an execution process that moves a character based on a signal from the selected sensor. This prevents the character from moving even if the user unintentionally touches a sensor other than the selected sensor, thereby preventing malfunctions due to input to a sensor other than the selected sensor. Furthermore, because the user can select the sensor to be used to operate the game application from the first input sensor and the second input sensor, i.e., the operation input sensor, the user can select the sensor suitable for operating the game application.

[0072] <<Second embodiment>> The seat system 101 according to the second embodiment differs from the first embodiment in the configuration of the application execution device 72, and the details of the selection reception process, seat adjustment process, and execution process included in the 100m sprint game application, but the other configuration is the same as that of the first embodiment. Therefore, a description of the other configuration will be omitted.

[0073] As shown in FIG. 6, the application execution device 72 according to this embodiment is equipped with a GPS receiver 102, and the processing device 74 of the application execution device 72 is connectable via public line communication to a server 104 that stores weather information via a network 103 such as the Internet.

[0074] In the selection acceptance process, the processing device 74 receives signals from satellites via the GPS receiver 102 and acquires the position of the application execution device 72. The processing device 74 then connects via the network 103 to a server 104 that stores weather information. The processing device 74 then acquires from the server 104 the predicted outside temperature at the position of the application execution device 72. If the predicted outside temperature is equal to or higher than a predetermined threshold, the processing device 74 selects the first sensor 51 and stores the ID of the first sensor 51, which is the selection result, in memory. At this time, since the outside temperature is equal to or higher than the threshold, the processing device 74 may display a screen on the touch panel 73 notifying the user that the processing device 74 has selected an operation input sensor because the outside temperature is equal to or higher than the threshold. If the predicted outside temperature is lower than the predetermined threshold, the positions of the first input sensor, second front input sensor, and second lateral input sensor, and buttons "A" to "C" are displayed on the touch panel 73, as in the first embodiment. Thereafter, the processing unit 74 detects a touch on each button of the touch panel 73, thereby accepting the selection of the operation input sensor by the user, and stores the ID of the operation input sensor in memory.

[0075] In the seat adjustment process, the processing device 74 controls the amount of operation of the adjustment mechanism 25 based on information from the server 104. More specifically, when the outside air temperature is equal to or higher than a threshold value in the seat adjustment process, the processing device 74 controls the amount of operation of the tilting actuator 37 so that the seat back 11 is tilted slightly rearward relative to the seat cushion 10, as compared to when the outside air temperature is lower than the threshold value, thereby deforming the seat body 5.

[0076] When the outside air temperature is equal to or higher than the threshold during the execution process, the processing device 74 moves the character faster in response to an input to the first input sensor than when the outside air temperature is lower than the threshold. In other words, when the outside air temperature is equal to or higher than the threshold during the execution process, the processing device 74 increases the character movement speed in response to an input to the first input sensor.

[0077] The operation and effects of the seat system 101 according to the second embodiment will be described. When the outside temperature is predicted to be equal to or higher than a threshold in the selection acceptance process, for example, on a summer day, the processing device 74 selects the first sensor 51 as the operation input sensor. This allows the user to reduce the amount of exercise they perform while playing a game compared to when the user inputs to the second front sensor or the second lateral sensor. This prevents the user from wasting too much energy playing a game when the predicted outside temperature is equal to or higher than the threshold, for example, on a summer day. On the other hand, when the outside temperature is lower than the threshold, the user selects the operation input sensor from among the first input sensor, the second front input sensor, and the second lateral input sensor.

[0078] In this way, in the seat system 101 according to the second embodiment, an operation input sensor is selected based on the outside air temperature, which is information related to the user's surrounding environment stored in the server 104. That is, in the seat system 1, a sensor suitable for the user's surrounding environment is selected as the operation input sensor, and the user can operate the game application by inputting information into that operation input sensor. This improves the usability of the seat system 1.

[0079] Furthermore, in this embodiment, when the outside temperature is above a threshold, the character's movement speed in response to an input to the first input sensor is increased, which reduces the amount of exercise the user must do during the game, providing a more suitable environment for the user.

[0080] When the outside air temperature is equal to or higher than the threshold, the seat back 11 is tilted slightly backward relative to the seat cushion 10. As a result, when the outside air temperature is equal to or higher than the threshold, a gap is more likely to form between the user's back and the seat back 11. This allows the user to enjoy the game in a cooler environment, and the seat body 5 assumes a shape that is more suitable for the user. In other words, the processing device 74 can control the tilt actuator 37 in accordance with the user's situation based on information from the server 104, thereby providing the user with an environment in which they can enjoy the game more.

[0081] <<Third Embodiment>> The seat system 201 according to the third embodiment differs from the seat system 1 according to the first embodiment in that it includes a speaker 202. Furthermore, the content of the game executed by the application execution device 72 in the third embodiment differs from that in the first embodiment, and the participation acceptance screen 80, selection acceptance process, and execution process are different. The other configurations of the third embodiment are the same as those of the first embodiment, and therefore description thereof will be omitted.

[0082] As shown in FIG. 7 , the seat system 201 includes a speaker 202A provided on the door trims 17 of the left and right front doors 15, a speaker 202B provided on the door trims 18 of the left and right rear doors 16, and a speaker 202C provided on the left and right rear side trims 19. The speakers 202A, 202B, and 202C are coupled to the outer side surfaces of the corresponding trims 17, 18, and 19, and are connected to the control device 70 via predetermined signal lines. Each speaker generates sound toward the interior of the vehicle compartment 2 based on a signal from the control device 70. That is, the control device 70 can control the sound output from each of the speakers 202A, 202B, and 202C. The control device 70 receives a signal from the processing device 74 of the application execution device 72 and outputs the signal to each speaker.

[0083] The game application executed by the application execution device 72 allows the user to input to the sensor in time with the music, as shown in a game execution screen 284 (see FIG. 8).

[0084] In the selection receiving process, the processing device 74 displays the first input sensor, the second front input sensor, and the second lateral input sensor on the sensor selection screen 81, as in the first embodiment, and receives two operation input sensors from the user. The processing device 74 stores the IDs of the two operation input sensors in memory.

[0085] In the execution process, the processing device 74 first acquires the seating position of the user holding the application execution device 72, and extracts the speaker 202 closest to the seating position as the output speaker. The processing device 74 then causes the output speaker to output predetermined music. At this time, the processing device 74 displays a game execution screen 284 (see FIG. 8) corresponding to the music, and simultaneously acquires signals from the two operation input sensors via the control device 70. At this time, the processing device 74 may display input instructions to the user via each of the operation input sensors on the game execution screen 284. Furthermore, the processing device 74 may calculate the degree of coincidence between the music and the timing of the user's input to each of the operation input sensors based on the signals from the two operation input sensors, and display the result on the screen.

[0086] The effects of the seat system 201 according to the third embodiment will now be described. The seat system 201 according to the third embodiment includes the speaker 202, making it possible to configure a game application in which input is made to an operation input sensor in accordance with sound. Furthermore, the application execution device 72 can generate sound from the speaker 202 via the control device 70 in a manner suitable for the execution of the game. This allows the application execution device 72 to provide the user with an environment that is more realistic and allows the user to enjoy the game more. In other words, the application execution device 72 can provide the user with an environment that is suitable for using the application execution device 72.

[0087] Processing device 74 performs execution processing based on signals from two operation input sensors. This allows a game application executed by application execution device 72 to be operated based on signals from multiple operation input sensors. This increases the variety of game applications that can be provided to users.

[0088] This concludes the description of specific embodiments, but the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments and can be widely modified and implemented. For example, in the first and second embodiments, an example was described in which a 100-meter sprint game application is executed by one application execution device 72, but the present invention is not limited to this aspect. For example, the application execution devices 72 may be configured to be able to communicate wirelessly with each other, so that the 100-meter sprint game application can be executed simultaneously on multiple application execution devices 72.

[0089] More specifically, when two users are seated in the mid-seat main body 5B, a 100-meter sprint game may be configured so that the two users can simultaneously enjoy the game. In this case, when one application execution device 72 launches a game application, the application execution device 72 may be configured to notify the other application execution devices 72 in the vehicle. Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 9, the application execution device 72 may be configured to display characters corresponding to each user on the touch panel 73 and move the characters forward in response to inputs to each operation input sensor. This allows each user to select the operation input sensor most suited to them, allowing multiple people, including physically disabled users who have difficulty inputting information to seating sensors, to simultaneously enjoy the game.

[0090] In the above embodiments, the seat systems 1, 101, and 201 mounted on a vehicle S have been described, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, as shown in FIG. 10 , the seat system 301 may be provided in a room 302 in which a seat body 305 (chair) and a desk 306 (table) are provided. A computer serving as an application execution device 72 is provided on the desk 306, and a monitor 373 is disposed on the desk 306. The seat body 305 may include a support base 309 provided on a floor 303 defining the underside of the room 302, a seat cushion 310 (seating portion) supported by the support base 309 and constituting a seating surface 313, and a seat back 311 (backrest portion) constituting a backrest. The support base 309 accommodates an adjustment mechanism 325 that moves the support base 309 forward / backward and left / right relative to the floor 303 and rotates it about a vertical axis, and a control device 370 that controls the operation of the adjustment mechanism 325. The adjustment mechanism 325 includes a plurality of wheels 325A and a motor 325B that controls the drive of each of the wheels 325A. When the game application is executed, the application execution device 372 obtains the position of the main seat body 305 by wirelessly communicating with the control device 370. The application execution device 372 then operates the adjustment mechanism 325 via the control device 370 to move the main seat body 305 forward, backward, left, and right, and further rotates the main seat body 305 about a vertical axis, thereby moving the main seat body 305 to a position suitable for playing a game.

[0091] Furthermore, a first sensor 351 for detecting a user's contact with seating surface 313 may be provided inside seat main body 305, more specifically inside seat cushion 310, and a second sensor 352 for detecting a user's contact may be provided on desk 306. Application execution device 372 may execute a game application in response to operation input to first sensor 351 and second sensor 352 from a user seated on seat main body 305.

[0092] The seat system 1 may also have a seat body 5 and an air cell adjustment mechanism including air cells that change the shape of the seat body 5 and a supply / discharge device that supplies / discharges air to / from the inside of the air cells, and the air cell adjustment mechanism may be configured to be operated by the control device 70. In the seat adjustment process, the processing device 74 may operate the air cell adjustment mechanism via the control device 70 to deform the seat body 5. More specifically, in the seat adjustment process, the processing device 74 may drive the supply / discharge device to discharge air from the inside of the air cells. This allows the user to move more easily when a game application is executed, providing an environment in which the user can enjoy the game.

[0093] The seat system 1 has a seat body 5 equipped with a seat-back tilting mechanism that rotates the upper part of the seat back 11 relative to the lower part about an axis in the left-right direction, and the seat-back tilting mechanism may be configured to be operated by the control device 70. In the seat adjustment process, the processing device 74 may operate the seat-back tilting mechanism via the control device 70 to deform the seat body 5 into a shape suitable for playing games.

[0094] Furthermore, when the seat system 1 includes the seat body 5 having an armrest 380 (see FIG. 7) supported so as to be displaceable relative to the seat back 11, and an armrest adjustment mechanism 381 that displaces the armrest 380 relative to the seat back 11, the armrest adjustment mechanism 381 may be configured to be operated by the control device 70. In the seat adjustment process, the processing device 74 may operate the armrest adjustment mechanism 381 via the control device 70 to displace the armrest 380.

[0095] In the above embodiment, the application execution device 72 is configured to activate the adjustment mechanism 25 before the execution process, but this is not limited to this. For example, the application execution device 72 may be configured to activate the adjustment mechanism 25 in accordance with the progress of the game. Furthermore, the application execution device 72 may be configured to change the brightness of the interior light 41 in accordance with the progress of the game.

[0096] In the above embodiment, the application execution device 72 is a smartphone, but is not limited to this. The application execution device 72 may also be configured as a tablet, a slate PC, or a car navigation system.

[0097] 7, the second sensor 52 may be provided on the floor 3 defining the underside of the vehicle interior 2 and may include a sensor 401 that detects a user's contact with the floor 3. The second sensor 52 may be provided on a center console 402 and include a sensor 403 that detects a user's contact with the center console 402, or the second sensor 52 may be provided on a window 404 and include a sensor 405 that detects a user's contact with the window 404. The first sensor 51 may be provided inside the seat back 11 and include a sensor 407 that detects a user's contact with front surfaces of bolster portions 406 that are provided on the left and right sides of the seat back 11 and protrude forward. When an armrest 408 is provided on the door trims 17, 18 or the seat main body 5, each of the first sensor 51 and the second sensor 52 may include a sensor 409 that detects a user's contact with the armrest 408.

[0098] In the second embodiment described above, the processing device 74 is configured to obtain the predicted temperature from the server 104, but this is not limiting. For example, the processing device 74 may be configured to obtain the predicted weather, humidity, or precipitation from the server 104, and control the amount of operation of the adjustment mechanism 25 based on the obtained information.

[0099] In the third embodiment, the application execution device 72, 372 executes a game application based on signals from two operation input sensors, but this is not limited to this. The application execution device 72, 372 may execute a game application based on signals from three or more sensors included in the first sensor 51, 351 or the second sensor 52, 352.

[0100] In the above embodiment, the adjustment mechanism 25 includes the slide mechanism 26, the reclining mechanism 27, the rotation mechanism 28 that rotates the seat cushion 10 about a vertical axis relative to the floor 3, and the height adjustment mechanism 29, but the adjustment mechanism 25 is not limited to these. The adjustment mechanism 24 may include, for example, a floor rotation mechanism that rotates at least a portion of the floor 3. In this case, the floor 3 may include a plate-shaped fixed part that is fixed to a frame that constitutes the vehicle body and has a circular opening, and a disk-shaped movable part that is housed in the opening and is flush with the fixed part. The movable part is supported rotatably about an axis that is vertical to the frame that constitutes the vehicle body, and the floor rotation mechanism may include a motor that rotates the movable part relative to the frame.

[0101] The adjustment mechanism 25 may also include a rotation mechanism that rotates the seat body 5 about an axis in the left-right direction. In this case, the seat body 5 is preferably supported on a frame that constitutes the vehicle body so as to be rotatable about an axis in the left-right direction, and the adjustment mechanism 25 may include a motor that rotates the seat body 5.

[0102] If the seat body 5 includes an ottoman provided in front of the seat cushion 10, the adjustment mechanism 25 may include a displacement mechanism that displaces the ottoman. Also, if the seat cushion 10 is extendable in the front-rear direction, the adjustment mechanism 25 may include an actuator that extends or contracts the seat cushion 10 to change the front-rear length.

[0103] The seat system 1 may also include a heater 501 (see FIG. 7) provided in the seat body 5, more specifically, in the seat cushion 10 or the seat back 11. In this case, the control device 70 is preferably connected to the heater 501 and is capable of adjusting the voltage applied to the heater 501. This allows the control device 70 to change the amount of heat generated by the heater 501. This allows the application execution device 72 to send a signal to the control device 70 to adjust the amount of heat generated by the heater 501. Therefore, the seat system 1 can provide the user with an environment more suitable for using applications.

[0104] The seat system 1 may also include an air conditioning device 502 (see FIG. 7) that conditions the air inside the vehicle cabin, and the control device 70 may be connected to the air conditioning device 502 and be capable of controlling the air conditioning device 502. The air conditioning device 502 is a device that adjusts the temperature, humidity, etc. inside the vehicle cabin, and may be a so-called air conditioner.

[0105] The seat system 1 may also include a vibration device housed inside the seat body 5 for transmitting vibrations to a seated user. In this case, the control device 70 may be connected to the vibration device and be able to control the vibration device. The control device 70 may drive the vibration device in accordance with the execution content of the application.

[0106] In the above embodiment, a game application is executed on the application execution unit 72, 372, but this is not limiting. For example, an application for creating documents or illustrations may be executed on the application execution unit 72, 372. [Explanation of symbols]

[0107] 1: Seat system according to the first embodiment 5: Seat body 5A: Front seat body (front seat body) 5B: Mid-seat body (rear seat body) 10: Seat cushion 11: Seat back 13: Seating surface 15: Front door 16: Rear door 17: Door trim 18: Door trim 51: First sensor 52: Second sensor 72: Application execution device 73: Touch panel 101: Seat system according to the second embodiment 201: Seat system according to the third embodiment 301: Seat system according to another embodiment 305: Seat body 310: Seat cushion 311: Seat back 351: First sensor 352: Second sensor 372: Application execution device 373: Monitor

Claims

1. It is a seat system, The seat itself, which is placed inside the vehicle's interior, An adjustment mechanism for adjusting at least one of the position and shape of the seat body, It has an application execution device that runs an application, A first sensor is provided inside the sheet body. At least one second sensor is provided outside the seat body and in a position reachable by a user seated in the seat body. The aforementioned application execution device is Select at least one of the first sensor and the second sensor as the operation input sensor. Based on the detection result of the aforementioned operation input sensor, the application is executed. A seat system that activates the adjustment mechanism in accordance with the deployment of the aforementioned application.

2. Having speakers coupled to the outer side surfaces of the left and right door trims, The seat system according to claim 1, wherein the speaker is connected to a control device via a predetermined signal line, and sound is generated in the vehicle interior based on a signal from the control device.

3. Includes an interior light for illuminating the interior of the vehicle, The seat system according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the application execution device changes the brightness of the interior light in accordance with the deployment of the application.

4. The seat system according to claim 1, wherein at least one of the second sensors is provided on the door trim.

5. The seat system according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein at least one of the second sensors is provided on the roof, floor, pillar, and instrument panel.

6. The vehicle is provided with at least two of the second sensors, The seat system according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the application execution device executes the application based on signals from at least two of the first and second sensors.

7. The seat body includes, respectively, a front seat body that constitutes a front seat, a mid seat body that constitutes a mid seat, and a rear seat body that constitutes a rear seat. The front seat body, the mid seat body, and the rear seat body are each provided with the first sensor. The vehicle is equipped with a control device capable of communicating with the application execution device. The aforementioned application execution device is By acquiring its own position through communication with the control device, the user's seating position is estimated. The seat system according to claim 1, wherein at least one of the first sensor and the second sensor is selected as the operation input sensor based on the estimated seating position.

8. A front actuator for sliding the front seat body in the front-rear direction within the vehicle interior, The vehicle interior further includes a mid-actuator that slides the mid-seat body in the front-to-back direction, The control device is configured to control the front actuator and the mid actuator, The aforementioned application execution device is When it is determined that the seat body in which the user is seated is the front seat body based on the estimated seating position, the front actuator is driven via the control device to adjust the front-to-back position of the seat body in which the user is seated. The seat system according to claim 7, in which, when it is determined that the seat body on which the user sits is the mid-seat body based on the estimated seating position, the mid-actuator is driven via the control device to adjust the front-to-back position of the seat body on which the user sits.

9. The vehicle further comprises an interior light for illuminating the interior of the vehicle, The control device is configured to control the interior light, The seat system according to claim 7 or 8, wherein the application execution device, based on the estimated seating position, receives input from the user regarding the control of the interior light when the seat body on which the user is seated is the rear seat body, and controls the interior light.

10. The seat body comprises a seat cushion, a seat back, and a headrest, The seat cushion and the seat back each comprise a frame that forms the skeleton, a pad supported by the frame, and a surface material covering the outer surface of the pad. The seat system according to any one of claims 7 to 9, wherein the adjustment mechanism includes at least one of a sliding mechanism for moving the seat body in the front-rear direction relative to the floor defining the vehicle compartment, a reclining mechanism for tilting the seat back relative to the seat cushion, and a height adjustment mechanism for moving the seat cushion up and down relative to the floor.

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