Vehicle operation input device, vehicle operation input method, and program
The vehicle operation input device addresses accidental activation of steering switch functions by disabling input operations unless explicitly initiated by the occupant, reducing passenger annoyance.
JP2026105062APending Publication Date: 2026-06-25TOYOTA JIDOSHA KK
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- JP · JP
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- TOYOTA JIDOSHA KK
- Filing Date
- 2026-04-21
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-25
AI Technical Summary
Technical Problem
Existing vehicle operation input systems can inadvertently cause annoyance to passengers due to accidental activation of steering switch functions, leading to unwanted display unit highlights.
Method used
A vehicle operation input device with movable input units and a processor that disables input operations when no information is displayed on the display unit and the occupant does not perform a pressing operation, enabling input only when necessary.
Benefits of technology
Reduces passenger annoyance by minimizing accidental activation of input units, ensuring input operations are only enabled when intended by the occupant.
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Abstract
To provide a vehicle operation input device, a vehicle operation input method, and a program that minimize inconvenience to the occupant when viewing the display. [Solution] The vehicle 10 includes input units 33R and 33L on which an input operation is performed by contacting a part of the occupant's body, state switching units 33R and 33L operated by the occupant, and a processor. The processor puts the input units into an input-disabled state where they cannot accept the input operation when no information about the input units is displayed on the display unit and the occupant does not perform a pressing operation on the input units.
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