Vehicle control device, vehicle control method, and vehicle

Abstract

To provide a vehicle control device that enables graffiti to be written while the vehicle is running. [Solution] The vehicle control device (10) includes a reception unit (32) that receives input to enable a vehicle occupant to draw, and a control unit (30) that controls at least one vehicle accessory mounted on the vehicle based on the input received by the reception unit so that the occupant can draw.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a vehicle control device, a vehicle control method, and a vehicle. [Background technology]

[0002] Various configurations for graffiti have been known in the past (for example, Patent Documents 1 and 2). Patent Document 1 describes a desk formed integrally with multiple whiteboards so that children can doodle on it. Patent Document 2 describes a system in which a sheet-like sensor is provided on the side window of a vehicle, making it possible to draw pictures, letters, etc. on the side window. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2003-219914 [Patent Document 2] JP 2016-78460 A Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] When the technology described in Patent Document 1 is applied to a vehicle, multiple whiteboards are installed inside the vehicle. However, installing multiple whiteboards inside the vehicle may take up space inside the vehicle. Furthermore, the technology described in Patent Document 2 enables drawings, letters, etc. to be made on the side windows, but it is assumed that the drawings will be made using a finger or a touch pen, etc. Patent Document 2 does not mention children riding in the vehicle drawing with pens, crayons, etc., and there is room for improvement.

[0005] An object of one aspect of the present disclosure is to provide a vehicle control device that enables graffiti to be added while the vehicle is moving. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] In order to solve the above problem, a vehicle control device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure includes a reception unit that receives input to enable an occupant in the vehicle to draw, and a control unit that controls at least one vehicle accessory installed in the vehicle based on the input received by the reception unit so that the occupant can draw.

[0007] In order to solve the above problem, a vehicle control method according to one embodiment of the present disclosure includes a receiving step of receiving input to enable an occupant in a vehicle to draw, and a control step of controlling at least one vehicle accessory mounted on the vehicle based on the input so that the occupant can draw.

[0008] The vehicle control device according to each aspect of the present disclosure may be realized by a computer. In this case, the control program that realizes the vehicle control device on a computer by causing the computer to operate as each part (software element) of the vehicle control device, and the computer-readable recording medium on which the control program is recorded, also fall within the scope of the present disclosure. [Effects of the Invention]

[0009] According to one aspect of the present disclosure, it is possible to write graffiti while driving. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0010] [Figure 1] 1 is a diagram illustrating an overview of a system used in a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a hardware configuration of a vehicle control device. [Figure 3] FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an example of functions of a vehicle control device. [Figure 4] 10A and 10B are diagrams illustrating one mode of deploying a graffiti medium inside a vehicle. [Figure 5] 4 is a flowchart illustrating an example of processing executed by a vehicle control device. [Figure 6] 10A and 10B are diagrams illustrating other configurations of the graffiti medium. [Figure 7] FIG. 10 is a block diagram showing another example of functions of the vehicle control device. [Figure 8] FIG. 10 is a block diagram showing another example of functions of the vehicle control device. [Figure 9] 10A and 10B are diagrams illustrating other examples of graffiti media. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0011] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present disclosure will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. In the description of the drawings, identical or substantially identical components are designated by the same reference numerals, and description thereof will be omitted.

[0012] The terms "first," "second," "third," etc. used in this disclosure are used to distinguish a certain component from other components and are not intended to limit the number, order, priority, etc. of the components. For example, the presence of the terms "first element" and "second element" does not mean that only two elements, "first element" and "second element," are employed, nor does it mean that the "first element" must precede the "second element."

[0013] (System Overview) FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating an overview of a system used in a vehicle 100 according to this embodiment. As shown in FIG. 1, the system used in the vehicle 100 is a system that controls a graffiti medium, which is a type of vehicle accessory mounted on the vehicle 100, based on a predetermined input so that an occupant P3 (hereinafter, sometimes referred to as a child P3) riding in the vehicle 100 can graffiti. Note that "graffiti" may be rephrased as "drawing." The "graffiti medium" in this embodiment will be described later.

[0014] The structure of the vehicle 100 is not particularly limited, but in the example shown in FIG. 1, the vehicle 100 has three rows of seats. An occupant P1 (hereinafter, sometimes referred to as father P1) is seated in the first seat S1 in the front row. A child P3 is seated in the third seat S3 in the center row. An occupant P4 (hereinafter, sometimes referred to as mother P4) is seated in the fourth seat S4 in the center row. A table T1 extending in the fore-and-aft direction of the vehicle 100 is provided between the first seat S1, the second seat S2, the third seat S3, and the fourth seat S4. In the following description, the occupant P1 is described as the driver. The vehicle 100 may also be a vehicle equipped with an automatic driving function.

[0015] If the father P1 or the mother P4 decides that it is okay to doodle today, the father P1 or the mother P4 performs a predetermined operation. Based on the input associated with the operation, the system used in the vehicle 100 deploys a graffiti medium inside the vehicle 100 (hereinafter, sometimes simply referred to as the vehicle interior). This allows the child P3 to doodle on the graffiti medium using a writing implement such as a pen or crayon. The doodle drawn by the child P3 is illustrated as "doodle G1" in FIG. 1.

[0016] (Hardware configuration of vehicle control device) Next, an example of the hardware configuration of the vehicle control device 10 mounted on the vehicle 100 will be described with reference to Fig. 2. Fig. 2 is a block diagram showing an example of the hardware configuration of the vehicle control device 10. The vehicle control device 10 is a microcomputer capable of controlling various devices mounted on the vehicle 100. Such a vehicle control device 10 may be configured as a so-called vehicle ECU (Electronic Control Unit).

[0017] 2, the vehicle control device 10 includes a processor 11, a memory 12, and an input / output I / F 13. These components are connected via a bus 14 so as to be able to communicate with each other.

[0018] The memory 12 is composed of a ROM (Read Only Memory), a RAM (Random Access Memory), etc., and stores programs executed by the processor 11, information used by the programs, etc. The processor 11 has a CPU (Central Processing Unit) that performs arithmetic processing, reads programs from the ROM, and executes the programs using the RAM as a working area. Although one processor 11 is shown in FIG. 2, this is not limiting, and multiple processors 11 may be provided. Furthermore, recording media readable by the processor 11 are not limited to ROM and RAM, and may include EPROM (Erasable Programmable ROM), EEPROM (registered trademark), etc.

[0019] The input / output I / F 13 is used for data communication with various devices mounted on the vehicle 100. Specifically, the input / output I / F 13 is used for data communication with the GPS receiver 20, the navigation device 21, and the graffiti shade 22 mounted on the vehicle 100. Such an input / output I / F 13 may be configured as a communication circuit such as a CAN controller for performing communication according to the CAN protocol (Car Area Network).

[0020] The GPS receiver 20 receives radio waves from artificial satellites to acquire information about the terrestrial position of the vehicle 100. The position information of the vehicle 100 acquired by the GPS receiver 20 is transmitted to the vehicle control device 10. The GPS receiver 20 also transmits the position information to the navigation device 21.

[0021] The navigation device 21 is a device that provides guidance along a route to a destination set by the occupant P1, who is the driver. A vehicle-specific OS, which is an OS (Operating System) used in smartphones, tablet terminals, etc. customized for use in a vehicle, may be installed in the navigation device 21. This allows the navigation device 21 to be linked to the smartphone, tablet terminal, etc.

[0022] The navigation device 21 may be provided with various functions in addition to route guidance. For example, as shown in FIG. 2 , the navigation device 21 may have the function of a virtual switch 211. Such a virtual switch 211 may be configured to be displayed on a center display used in the navigation device 21. The virtual switch 211 is a virtual switch for switching a graffiti mode on and off. When the father P1 or the mother P4 taps the virtual switch 211, the graffiti mode is switched on. When the father P1 or the mother P4 taps the virtual switch 211 again, the graffiti mode is switched off. Such an on or off signal is transmitted to the vehicle control device 10 every time the father P1 or the mother P4 taps the virtual switch 211. The vehicle control device 10 controls the operation of the graffiti shade 22 based on the received on or off signal. In other words, the virtual switch 211 can be said to be a switch for controlling the deployment and storage of the graffiti shade 22.

[0023] The graffiti shade 22 is a type of the above-mentioned "doodle medium" and is a sheet-like member that can be deployed inside the vehicle 100. The graffiti shade 22 has a graffiti surface on which the child P3 can doodle. The graffiti shade 22 can be automatically deployed and stored inside the vehicle by an electric actuator. More specifically, the vehicle control device 10 activates the electric actuator based on an ON signal generated when the father P1 or the mother P4 taps the virtual switch 211 to switch the graffiti mode on, thereby controlling the deployment and storage of the graffiti shade 22. The graffiti shade 22 may also be configured to be manually deployed and stored inside the vehicle. The "doodle shade" may also be referred to as a "doodle canvas," a "doodle sheet," or the like.

[0024] The material of the graffiti shade 22 may be a material that is easy for children P3 to write on with writing implements such as pens and crayons, and that allows graffiti to be easily erased by spraying oil or the like on the material. Such a material may include synthetic leather.

[0025] Furthermore, the surface of the graffiti shade 22 may be subjected to a surface treatment such as nylon coating so that pens, crayons, etc. can produce strong colors.

[0026] (Functions of the vehicle control device 10) FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an example of functions of the vehicle control device 10. The vehicle control device 10 functions as a control unit 30, a position information acquisition unit 31, and a reception unit 32 by the processor 11 executing a program stored in the memory 12. The control unit 30 also includes a deployment control unit 301. Note that the term "unit" described here may be replaced with "circuit," "device," or "equipment," or may be replaced with "step," "procedure," or "process." In other words, the term "unit" may be realized by a program stored in the memory 12 as described above, or may be implemented only by software, or only by hardware such as elements, devices, boards, and wiring, or a combination of software and hardware. These functions are described below.

[0027] The position information acquisition unit 31 acquires the position information of the vehicle 100 from the GPS receiver 20. As will be described later, the position information is used to determine whether or not the vehicle 100 has arrived at the destination.

[0028] The reception unit 32 receives an input for enabling the child P3 to draw. An example of such an input is the above-mentioned "operation for switching on the doodling mode," i.e., "the operation of tapping the virtual switch 211." However, the input for enabling the child P3 to draw is not limited to a tap operation. For example, the input for enabling the child P3 to draw may be a voice input from the father P1 or the mother P4. If the father P1 or the mother P4 determines that "it's OK to doodling today," the father P1 or the mother P4 emits a voice indicating that "it's OK to doodling today." Such a voice is input, for example, to a microphone mounted on the vehicle 100 and input to the reception unit 32 via the microphone. As another example of an input for enabling the child P3 to draw, a physical switch may be provided in the vehicle, and "operation of the physical switch" may be treated as the input. The reception unit 32 outputs the received input to the deployment control unit 301.

[0029] The unfolding control unit 301 controls the operation of the graffiti shade 22 using the electric actuator based on the signal acquired from the receiving unit 32 (a signal indicating the input received by the receiving unit 32).

[0030] (Example of Graffiti Shade 22 in action) FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating one mode of deploying the graffiti shade 22 inside the vehicle. The vehicle control device 10 activates the electric actuator based on an ON signal generated when the father P1 or the mother P4 taps the virtual switch 211 to switch the graffiti mode on, thereby deploying the graffiti shade 22 inside the vehicle. As shown in FIG. 4, the vehicle control device 10 may deploy the graffiti shade 22 so as to cover the side window. Deploying the graffiti shade 22 in this manner makes it easier for the child P3 to doodle on the graffiti shade 22. Note that the vehicle control device 10 may activate the electric actuator to deploy the graffiti shade 22 inside the vehicle based on a voice input from the father P1 or the mother P4 indicating that "it's OK to doodle today."

[0031] Furthermore, the graffiti shade 22 may be deployed to cover not only the side window but also the door trim connected to the side window. The door trim has an uneven surface, but by deploying the graffiti shade 22 to cover the door trim, the uneven surface becomes flat, making it easier for children P3 to doodle on it.

[0032] Although FIG. 4 shows an example in which the graffiti shade 22 is deployed on a side window, the location where the graffiti shade 22 can be deployed is not limited to this. For example, the graffiti shade 22 may be provided on the ceiling and deployed to cover the ceiling. This allows the child P3 to draw on the ceiling, which is normally not accessible. In this way, this embodiment can provide a completely new car experience. It is also possible to provide multiple graffiti shades 22 so that they can be deployed on both the side window and the ceiling, or they can be deployed in other interior spaces in addition to the side window and the ceiling. For example, the graffiti shade 22 may be configured to be deployed on a seat back. This allows the child P3 to freely draw pictures in large spaces such as the side window, the ceiling, and the seat back.

[0033] (Processing flow) Next, the flow of processing executed by the vehicle control device 10 will be described with reference to Fig. 5. Fig. 5 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed by the vehicle control device 10.

[0034] In step S101, the vehicle control device 10 accepts an input of a destination by a passenger (for example, the father P1). The method of accepting the input of the destination is not particularly limited. Usually, the father P1 inputs the destination into the navigation device 21 and starts driving, so the vehicle control device 10 may acquire the destination input into the navigation device 21 from the navigation device 21.

[0035] In step S102, the vehicle control device 10 accepts an input for switching the graffiti mode from the father P1 or the mother P4. As described above, the father P1 or the mother P4 can switch the graffiti mode on and off each time they tap the virtual switch 211.

[0036] In step S103, the vehicle control device 10 determines whether or not the graffiti mode has been switched on by tapping the virtual switch 211. If it is determined that the graffiti mode has been switched on (YES in step S103), the process proceeds to step S104.

[0037] The virtual switch 211 may function only when a predetermined condition is satisfied. An example of the "predetermined condition" is that the drive time to the destination input in step S101 is equal to or longer than a predetermined time (for example, two hours or longer). When such a condition is set, the virtual switch 211 functions only when the drive time to the destination is equal to or longer than the predetermined time. In other words, the father P1 or the mother P4 can switch on the graffiti mode and allow the child P3 to doodle on the graffiti shade 22 only when the drive time to the destination is equal to or longer than the predetermined time. Such a predetermined condition may also be applied to voice input. Specifically, when the vehicle control device 10 receives a voice input from the father P1 or the mother P4 indicating that "it's OK to doodle today," the vehicle control device 10 may deploy the graffiti shade 22 if the drive time to the destination is equal to or longer than the predetermined time. In other words, when the vehicle control device 10 receives a voice input from the father P1 or the mother P4 indicating that "it's OK to doodle today," if the drive time to the destination is less than a predetermined time, the vehicle control device 10 may prohibit the deployment of the graffiti shade 22. In this case, the vehicle control device 10 may provide a voice guidance saying, "The drive time is too short, so the graffiti shade 22 cannot be deployed."

[0038] The "predetermined condition" is not limited to the above conditions, but may be a condition that the distance traveled to the destination is a predetermined distance or more (for example, 200 km or more), or a condition that the drive time to the destination is a predetermined time or more and the distance traveled to the destination is a predetermined distance or more.

[0039] In step S104, the vehicle control device 10 activates the electric actuator based on an ON signal generated when the father P1 or the mother P4 taps the virtual switch 211 to switch the graffiti mode ON, and deploys the graffiti shade 22 inside the vehicle (see FIG. 4). This allows the child P3 to draw graffiti on the graffiti shade 22.

[0040] Note that a trigger indicating that the drive time to the destination is equal to or longer than a predetermined time may be treated as "an input for enabling the child P3 to draw." Specifically, the vehicle control device 10 may deploy the doodling shade 22 when it receives a signal from the navigation device 21 indicating that the drive time to the destination is equal to or longer than a predetermined time. With this configuration, the doodling shade 22 is automatically deployed when the drive time to the destination is equal to or longer than the predetermined time, so that the father P1 or the mother P4 does not need to perform an operation to deploy the doodling shade 22, such as tapping the virtual switch 211, thereby improving convenience for the father P1 or the mother P4.

[0041] In step S105, the vehicle control device 10 determines whether the vehicle 100 has arrived at the destination. The determination method is not particularly limited, but the vehicle control device 10 can determine whether the vehicle 100 has arrived at the destination using position information acquired from the GPS receiver 20. Alternatively, the vehicle control device 10 may be configured to acquire, from the navigation device 21, a signal indicating that the vehicle 100 has arrived at the destination. In this case, the vehicle control device 10 can determine that the vehicle 100 has arrived at the destination by acquiring the signal.

[0042] If it is determined that the vehicle 100 has arrived at the destination (YES in step S105), the process proceeds to step S106.

[0043] In step S106, the vehicle control device 10 operates the electric actuator to store the graffiti shade 22. Note that, in this flowchart, the trigger for storing the graffiti shade 22 has been described using, as an example, "determining that the vehicle 100 has arrived at the destination," but the trigger for storing the graffiti shade 22 is not limited to this. For example, the vehicle control device 10 may store the graffiti shade 22 when the father P1 or the mother P4 taps the virtual switch 211 again to switch the graffiti mode from on to off. Furthermore, the vehicle control device 10 may store the graffiti shade 22 based on a voice input from the father P1 or the mother P4 saying, "Store the graffiti shade 22."

[0044] As described above, the vehicle control method according to this embodiment includes a reception step (S102) for receiving input to enable an occupant (e.g., child P3) riding in the vehicle 100 to draw, and a control step (S104) for controlling at least one vehicle accessory (e.g., graffiti shade 22) mounted on the vehicle 100 based on the input received in the reception step so that the occupant can draw.

[0045] The processing flow in the flowchart shown in FIG. 5 is an example, and steps may be deleted, new steps may be added, or the processing order may be changed within the scope of the gist of the invention.

[0046] (Action and effect) As described above, according to this embodiment, the following advantageous effects can be obtained.

[0047] The vehicle control device 10 includes a reception unit 32 that receives input to enable a passenger (e.g., a child P3) riding in the vehicle 100 to draw, and a control unit 30 that controls at least one vehicle accessory mounted on the vehicle 100 to enable the passenger to draw, based on the input received by the reception unit 32. An example of the "input" here is a tap operation on the virtual switch 211.

[0048] According to the above configuration, the child P3 can doodle while driving, which increases the number of activities that can be enjoyed while driving, and prevents the child P3 from getting bored while driving. This is particularly useful during long drives, traffic jams, etc.

[0049] Furthermore, the father P1 or mother P4 can tell the child P3, "It's OK to doodle today," and turn on the doodle mode to allow doodles, providing a space where the child P3 can freely express his or her imagination. In other words, with the above configuration, the interior of the car becomes a space where the child P3 can freely doodle, stimulating the child P3's imagination and creating a special space that is unique to him or her, providing a completely new car experience. Such a vehicle 100 does not simply provide a means of transportation, but can make driving more fun and creative, providing a space that the whole family can enjoy.

[0050] Furthermore, doodling is a way for child P3 to change his mood, turning travel time, which can easily become a stress-relieving time, into a time for him to release stress.

[0051] Furthermore, by drawing pictures together, or by the father P1 or mother P4 commenting on the child P3's drawing, opportunities for communication increase and the bond between parent and child deepens.

[0052] In addition, the "special day" when children are allowed to do things they normally can't, such as freely scribbling in the car, becomes an exciting and fun memory for the children (P3), making the day more likely to be remembered as something special.

[0053] In the above description, the number of children riding in the vehicle 100 is described as one, but the number of children is not limited to one and may be two or more. Similarly, the number of adults is not particularly limited. Any combination of the number of adults and children may be used as long as the number of people allowed to ride in the vehicle 100 is acceptable. The vehicle accessory is a sheet-like graffiti medium (e.g., a graffiti shade 22) that can be deployed inside the vehicle 100. The drawing is graffiti that the child P3 writes on the graffiti shade 22 using a predetermined writing implement (pen, crayon, etc.). Based on the input received by the reception unit 32, the control unit 30 deploys the graffiti shade 22 so as to cover at least one side window of the vehicle 100 (see FIG. 4). Note that the deployment location of the graffiti shade 22 is not limited to a side window. For example, the control unit 30 may deploy the graffiti shade 22 so as to cover the ceiling.

[0054] As described above, the graffiti shade 22 is a graffiti medium that can be deployed on a side window, ceiling, etc. For children P3, graffiti is not just a pastime but also has many positive effects on their development. Large spaces such as side windows and ceilings are suitable for drawing large pictures or stories. By deploying the graffiti shade 22 in such a large space, children P3 can fully utilize their imagination and freely draw pictures or stories. Therefore, the above configuration can foster the imagination of children P3 and make travel time, which can often be boring, more meaningful.

[0055] Furthermore, based on the input received by the receiving unit 32, the control unit 30 may deploy a graffiti medium (for example, the graffiti shade 22) so as to cover the side window and the door trim connected to the side window.

[0056] The door trim has a structure with an uneven surface, but the above configuration makes the uneven surface flat, making it easier for children P3 to scribble on it.

[0057] The surface of the graffiti medium (for example, the graffiti shade 22) may be subjected to a predetermined treatment (for example, nylon coating) so that graffiti written with a writing implement (for example, a pen, a crayon, etc.) will develop color.

[0058] According to the above configuration, the child P3's doodles will have beautiful colors, so the child P3 will be able to recognize that he or she has drawn a good picture, which will lead to an improvement in the child P3's sense of self-efficacy.

[0059] Furthermore, the graffiti medium (for example, the graffiti shade 22) may be made of a material (for example, synthetic leather) from which graffiti can be erased.

[0060] With the above configuration, the child P3 can enjoy doodling repeatedly, and cleaning up afterward, such as erasing the doodling, becomes easy.

[0061] [Modification] A modification of this embodiment will now be described.

[0062] (Other configurations of Graffiti Shade 22) FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating another configuration of the graffiti shade 22. In the above-described embodiment, the graffiti shade 22 is made of a sheet of synthetic leather that is easy to doodle on. However, the configuration of the graffiti shade 22 is not limited to this. For example, as shown in FIG. 6, the graffiti shade 22 may be made of multiple sheets of film or drawing paper that are easy to doodle on. The graffiti surfaces of these multiple films or drawing papers are bonded together with an adhesive to maintain the stacked state, and are configured to be removable by flipping over the top surface. Flipping over the top surface reveals the next graffiti surface. In this way, with a configuration in which the graffiti surfaces are bonded together in a replaceable stacked state, it is possible to doodle on a new film or drawing paper without erasing the previous graffiti. This eliminates the need to erase the previous graffiti when writing new graffiti.

[0063] FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing another example of functions of the vehicle control device 10. As shown in FIG. 7, the vehicle control device 10 may further include a seat control unit 302 and a seating position identification unit 33. The seating position identification unit 33 identifies the position where the child P3 is seated when the graffiti mode is switched on. Here, "identifying the position where the child P3 is seated" may be rephrased as "identifying the seat where the child P3 is seated." The method for identifying the seat where the child P3 is seated is not particularly limited. For example, the seating position identification unit 33 can identify the seat where the child P3 is seated by detecting the child P3 from an image of the interior of the vehicle captured by a camera. The seating position identification unit 33 outputs the identified seat information to the seat control unit 302.

[0064] Based on the information acquired from the seating position identification unit 33, the seat control unit 302 moves the seat having the graffiti medium to the position where the child P3 is seated. Here, in FIG. 1, the seat where the child P3 is seated is the third seat S3. Assume that the seat back of the first seat S1 is provided with a graffiti medium, for example, a graffiti shade 22. In this case, the seat control unit 302 moves the first seat S1 so that the first seat S1 approaches the third seat S3. This reduces the distance between the graffiti shade 22 and the child P3. This makes it easier for the child P3 to doodle on the graffiti shade 22.

[0065] FIG. 8 is a block diagram showing another example of functions of the vehicle control device 10. As shown in FIG. 8, the vehicle control device 10 may further include an interlocking control unit 303. The interlocking control unit 303 controls interior components in conjunction with the graffiti of the child P3. To explain a specific example, assume that the child P3 draws a graffiti on the graffiti shade 22 showing that the fourth seat S4 is rotating (or indicating that it is rotating). The interlocking control unit 303 acquires an image of the graffiti captured by a camera and recognizes what is written as the graffiti from the image. In this case, the interlocking control unit 303 recognizes that the graffiti includes "the rotating fourth seat S4." The interlocking control unit 303 rotates the actual fourth seat S4 in conjunction with the recognized graffiti (the rotating fourth seat S4). In this way, by controlling the interior components in conjunction with the graffiti, the child P3 can treat the interior space of the vehicle as if it were his or her own base. Therefore, the above configuration can provide a completely new car experience. As an example other than rotation, if the graffiti drawn by child P3 depicts the fourth seat S4 being reclined, the interlocking control unit 303 can execute a real reclining function in conjunction with the graffiti depicting the fourth seat S4 being reclined, thereby reclining the seat back of the fourth seat S4.

[0066] Fig. 9 is a diagram illustrating another example of a graffiti medium. As shown in Fig. 9, a graffiti board 61, which is a graffiti medium, may be attached to an attachment opening 60 provided on the rear surface of the first sheet S1.

[0067] Furthermore, in the above description, the vehicle 100 is provided with the table T1 (see FIG. 1), but such a table T1 may be configured to be removable from any of the first to fourth seats S1 to S4. In this case, the vehicle control device 10 may remove the table T1 from any of the seats based on input received by the reception unit 32. If the surface of the table T1 is configured to allow graffiti to be written on it, the child P3 can doodle on the removed table T1.

[0068] In the above description, the reception unit 32 receives the input for enabling the child P3 to draw after all of the father P1, mother P4, and child P3 have boarded the vehicle 100. However, this is not limiting. For example, the reception unit 32 may receive the input for enabling the child P3 to draw before the occupants (in this case, the father P1, mother P4, and child P3) board the vehicle 100. If a smartphone and the vehicle control device 10 are configured to be linked, the occupant can use the smartphone to send a signal related to the input for enabling the child P3 to draw to the vehicle control device 10. The vehicle control device 10, upon receiving the signal from the smartphone, can deploy the doodling shade 22 inside the vehicle before the occupant boards the vehicle 100. As a result, when the occupants, i.e., the father P1, mother P4, and child P3, board the vehicle 100, the doodling shade 22 has already been deployed inside the vehicle, allowing the child P3 to immediately enjoy doodling. The occupant may use a dedicated device instead of a smartphone to transmit to the vehicle control device 10 a signal relating to an input that enables the child P3 to draw.

[0069] Furthermore, in the above description, a method using the virtual switch 211, sound, and the like has been described as an example of a method for deploying the graffiti shade 22 inside the vehicle. However, the method for deploying the graffiti shade 22 inside the vehicle is not limited to this. For example, the graffiti shade 22 may be provided with a locking mechanism that prevents deployment inside the vehicle. In this case, the virtual switch 211, sound, and the like may be used to unlock the graffiti shade 22. After the lock of the graffiti shade 22 is unlocked by the virtual switch 211, sound, and the like, the graffiti shade 22 may be deployed inside the vehicle by, for example, a child P3 operating a physical switch provided inside the vehicle. With this configuration, the graffiti shade 22 will not be deployed inside the vehicle until the lock is released. In other words, if the graffiti shade 22 is to be deployed inside the vehicle, the lock must be released. Even if the child P3 mistakenly operates the switch, the graffiti shade 22 will not be deployed inside the vehicle unless the lock is released. Therefore, with this configuration, the graffiti shade 22 can be safely deployed inside the vehicle. Furthermore, the graffiti shade 22 may be configured to be manually deployed and stored inside the vehicle by unlocking the graffiti shade 22 using the virtual switch 211, a voice command, etc. Even with this configuration, the graffiti shade 22 can be deployed inside the vehicle in a safe manner, as described above.

[0070] [Software implementation example] The functions of the vehicle control device 10 can be realized by a program that causes a computer to function as the vehicle control device 10, and a program that causes a computer to function as each control block of the vehicle control device 10 (for example, the control unit 30).

[0071] In this case, the vehicle control device 10 includes a computer having at least one control device (e.g., a processor) and at least one storage device (e.g., a memory) as hardware for executing the program. The computer executes the program to realize each function described in the above-mentioned embodiment.

[0072] The program may be stored non-temporarily in one or more computer-readable recording media. The recording media may or may not be included in the vehicle control device 10. In the latter case, the program may be supplied to the vehicle control device 10 via any wired or wireless transmission medium.

[0073] In addition, some or all of the functions of each control block can be realized by a logic circuit. For example, an integrated circuit in which a logic circuit that functions as each control block is formed is also included in the scope of the present disclosure. In addition, the functions of each control block can also be realized by, for example, a quantum computer.

[0074] Furthermore, each process described in the above-described embodiment may be executed by AI (Artificial Intelligence). In this case, the AI ​​may operate on the vehicle control device 10 or on another device (for example, an edge computer or a cloud server).

[0075] The present disclosure is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various modifications are possible within the scope of the claims. [Explanation of symbols]

[0076] 100 vehicles 10 Vehicle control device 22 Graffiti Shade 30 Control Unit 32 Reception Department 33 Seating position identification unit 211 Virtual Switch 302 Seat control unit 303 Interlocking control unit

Claims

1. a receiving unit that receives input to enable a passenger in the vehicle to draw; a control unit that controls at least one vehicle accessory mounted on the vehicle based on the input received by the receiving unit so that the occupant can draw. Vehicle control device.

2. the occupants include at least one or more children; the vehicle accessory is a sheet-like graffiti medium that can be deployed inside the vehicle, the drawing is a doodle written by the child on the doodle medium using a predetermined writing implement, The control unit deploys the graffiti medium to cover at least one side window of the vehicle based on the input. The vehicle control device according to claim 1 .

3. The control unit deploys the graffiti medium so as to cover the side window and a door trim connected to the side window based on the input. The vehicle control device according to claim 2.

4. the occupants include at least one or more children; the vehicle accessory is a sheet-like graffiti medium that can be deployed inside the vehicle, the drawing is a doodle written by the child on the doodle medium using a predetermined writing implement, The control unit deploys the graffiti medium to cover the ceiling of the vehicle based on the input. The vehicle control device according to claim 1 .

5. The surface of the graffiti medium is subjected to a predetermined treatment so that the graffiti made by the writing implement will develop color. The vehicle control device according to claim 2 or 4.

6. The graffiti medium is formed of a material that allows the graffiti to be erased. The vehicle control device according to claim 2 or 4.

7. The graffiti medium is formed in a laminated state with the graffiti surface being replaceably adhered. The vehicle control device according to claim 2 or 4.

8. the occupants include at least one or more children; the vehicle accessory is a table that can be removed from a seat of the vehicle, the drawing is a doodle written by the child on the table using a predetermined writing implement, The control unit removes the table from the seat of the vehicle based on the input. The vehicle control device according to claim 1 .

9. the occupants include at least one or more children; the vehicle accessory is a graffiti medium that can be deployed inside the vehicle; the drawing is a doodle written by the child on the doodle medium using a predetermined writing implement, a seating position identifying unit for identifying the first seat in which the child is seated; the control unit moves the second seat on which the graffiti medium is provided so as to approach the first seat identified by the seating position identification unit. The vehicle control device according to claim 1 .

10. The control unit Acquire an image of the graffiti captured by a camera mounted on the vehicle; Recognizing the graffiti from the image; controlling an interior part of the vehicle related to the recognized graffiti in conjunction with the recognized graffiti; The vehicle control device according to claim 2, 4, or 9.

11. a receiving step of receiving input to enable a passenger in the vehicle to draw; and a control step of controlling at least one vehicle accessory mounted on the vehicle based on the input so that the occupant can draw. Vehicle control method.

12. A vehicle equipped with the vehicle control device according to claim 1.

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