Mode adjustment system and mode adjustment method

Abstract

The present invention achieves changing of the arrangement of interior parts in a vehicle cabin with less labor and time. A mode adjustment system (1) includes: an input device (3) configured to allow an occupant to select one of a plurality of pieces of mode information including preregistered position information about a seat (S) and a shade (SH); a mode switching device (2) that receives the mode information from the input device (3), and switches the positions of the seat (S) and the shade (SH) on the basis of the mode information; a seat adjustment device (4); and a shade adjustment device (5). The mode switching device (2) includes a seat movement amount calculation unit (112) for calculating a movement amount of the seat (S), and a shade movement amount calculation unit (114) for calculating a movement amount of the shade (SH). The seat adjustment device (4) adjusts the position of the seat (S) on the basis of the calculated movement amount of the seat (S), and the shade adjustment device (5) adjusts the position of the shade (SH) on the basis of the calculated movement amount of the shade (SH).

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a mode adjustment system and a mode adjustment method for a vehicle cabin, and more particularly to a mode adjustment system and a mode adjustment method for adjusting the state of interior items in a vehicle cabin. [Background technology]

[0002] Conventionally, devices have been proposed that promote communication between occupants and create personal space by arranging the seats in the vehicle cabin (for example, Patent Document 1). Also, providing a sunshade for a vehicle door to block light from outside the vehicle has been disclosed (for example, Patent Document 2). [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] JP 2009-149262 A [Patent Document 2] JP 2019-7271 A Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] On the other hand, with the expansion of autonomous driving and the spread of car sharing, there is a growing demand not only for moving around in cars, but also for enhancing the interior of the car as a private space. To realize a private space in the car, some windows are covered, and seats can be stored or adjusted in height, but there are many interior items (seats, shades, etc.) that need to be operated, and it takes time and effort for the occupants to rearrange the interior items.

[0005] The present invention has been made in consideration of the above-mentioned problems, and its object is to provide a mode adjustment system and a mode adjustment method for a vehicle interior that enable changes to be made to the arrangement of interior items in the vehicle interior with little effort and time. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] The problem is a mode adjustment system for adjusting the positions of a seat and a shade provided in a vehicle cabin, comprising: an input device configured to allow an occupant to select one of a plurality of mode information in which position information of the seat and the shade is registered in advance; a mode switching device that receives the mode information selected by the occupant from the input device and switches the positions of the seat and the shade based on the received mode information; a seat adjustment device that adjusts the position of the seat; and a shade adjustment device that adjusts the position of the shade. a window adjustment device for adjusting the position of a window provided in the vehicle; the mode switching device has: a storage unit that stores the plurality of mode information; an input unit that accepts the mode information selected from the input device; a seat position detection unit that detects a current position of the seat; a seat movement amount calculation unit that calculates a movement amount of the seat from position information of the seat registered in the mode information and the current position of the seat detected by the seat position detection unit; a shade position detection unit that detects a current position of the shade; a shade movement amount calculation unit that calculates a movement amount of the shade from position information of the shade registered in the mode information and the current position detected by the shade position detection unit; and a transmission unit that transmits the calculated movement amount of the seat to the seat adjustment device and transmits the calculated movement amount of the shade to the shade adjustment device, and the seat adjustment device adjusts the position of the seat based on the received movement amount of the seat, and the shade adjustment device adjusts the position of the shade based on the received movement amount of the shade. The mode switching device has a window position detection unit that detects a current position of the window, and when the current position of the window detected by the window position detection unit is in an open position, the mode switching device instructs the window adjustment device to move the window to the position of the shade. This is solved by:

[0007] The problem is solved by providing an input device configured to select one of a plurality of mode information registered with position information of a seat and a shade provided in a vehicle interior, a mode switching device that switches the positions of the seat and the shade based on the mode information, a seat adjustment device that adjusts the position of the seat, and a shade adjustment device that adjusts the position of the shade. a window adjustment device for adjusting the position of a window provided in the vehicle;a mode switching device storing the plurality of mode information; the mode switching device receiving the mode information selected by the input device; the mode switching device detecting a current position of the seat; the mode switching device detecting a current position of the shade; the mode switching device calculating an amount of movement of the seat from position information of the seat included in the mode information received from the input device and the detected current position of the seat; the mode switching device calculating an amount of movement of the shade from position information of the shade included in the mode information received from the input device and the detected current position of the shade; the mode switching device transmitting the calculated amount of movement of the seat to the seat adjustment device; the mode switching device transmitting the calculated amount of movement of the shade to the shade adjustment device; the seat adjustment device adjusting a position of the seat based on the received amount of movement of the seat; and the shade adjustment device adjusting a position of the shade based on the received amount of movement of the shade. the mode switching device detects a current position of the window, and when the current position of the window is an open position, moves the window to the shade position; The problem is solved by a mode adjustment method including:

[0008] According to the mode switching device or mode adjustment method of the present invention, the positions of the seat and shade are switched based on the mode information input by the occupant, thereby making it possible to change the arrangement of interior items within the vehicle cabin with little effort and time. Furthermore, if the current position of the window is in an open position, the window is moved to the position of the shade, thereby preventing the shade from flapping and protecting the shade.

[0009] In addition, the above-mentioned mode adjustment system for use in a vehicle cabin may further include a door lock device for locking a door of the vehicle, the mode switching device having a door lock detection unit that detects a locked state of the door, the mode switching device detecting the locked state of the door using the door lock detection unit before adjusting the positions of the seat and the shade, and the mode switching device causing the door lock device to lock the door if the door is not locked. After detecting that the door is locked, the mode switching device is operated, thereby enabling the mode to be switched safely.

[0010] In the above-mentioned mode adjustment system for use in a vehicle cabin, the mode switching device may switch the positions of the seat and the shade when the vehicle is stopped or in automatic driving mode. By operating the mode switching device while the vehicle is stopped or in automatic operation, the mode can be switched safely.

[0011] In addition, the above-mentioned mode adjustment system for use in a vehicle cabin may be equipped with a biometric information detection device that detects the biometric information of the occupant and an alarm device that alerts the occupant of a warning, and when the biometric information detection device detects a change in the occupant's biometric information, the mode switching device instructs the shade adjustment device to move the shade to a predetermined position and instructs the alarm device to alert the warning. By detecting the biological information of the occupant, changing the position of the shade, and issuing an alarm by the alarm device, it is possible to reliably notify the occupant that there has been a change in the biological information.

[0012] In addition, the above-mentioned mode adjustment system for use in a vehicle cabin may include a movable member that is movably mounted on a door of the vehicle, and a movable member adjustment device that adjusts the position of the movable member, and the mode switching device may have an occupant position detection unit that detects the current position of the occupant, and instruct the movable member adjustment device to adjust the position of the movable member based on the current position of the occupant detected by the occupant position detection unit. By adjusting the position of the moveable members based on the current position of the occupant, proper placement of the interior trim can be achieved with less effort and time.

[0013] In addition, the above-mentioned mode adjustment system for use in a vehicle cabin may include a movable member provided on a door of the vehicle so as to be movable along the door, and a movable member adjustment device that adjusts the position of the movable member, and the mode switching device may instruct the movable member adjustment device to adjust the position of the movable member based on the current position of the seat detected by the seat position detection unit. By adjusting the moveable members based on the current position of the seat, proper placement of the interior trim can be achieved with less effort and time.

[0014] Furthermore, in the above-mentioned mode adjustment system for use in a vehicle cabin, a movable member is provided on a door of the vehicle so as to be movable along the door, and the mode switching device has a movable member position detection unit that detects a current position of the movable member, and instructs the seat adjustment device to adjust the position of the seat based on the current position of the movable member detected by the movable member position detection unit. By adjusting the position of the seat based on the current position of the moveable member, interior trim can be properly positioned with less effort and time.

[0015] In the above-described mode adjustment system for use in a vehicle cabin, the movable member may be provided movably on a door trim provided on the interior side of the door. By providing a movable member (for example, a lighting device or a speaker) so as to be movable on the door trim, the movable member can be disposed in a more appropriate position.

[0016] In the above-mentioned mode adjustment system for use in a vehicle cabin, the mode switching device ,before When the current position of the window detected by the window position detection unit is in a closed position, the positions of the sheet and the shade may be switched. By switching modes with the window closed, the effects of external wind, for example, are minimized, making it possible to change the positions of the sheet and shade more safely.

[0018] In addition, in the mode adjustment system for use in a vehicle cabin, ,before The mode switching device may instruct the shade adjustment device to adjust a position of the shade based on a current position of the window. By moving the shade up to the window position, the flapping of the shade can be suppressed and the shade can be protected.

[0019] In addition, in the mode adjustment system for use in a vehicle cabin, ,before The mode switching device may instruct the window adjustment device to adjust a position of the window based on a current position of the shade. By moving the window to the position of the shade, the flapping of the shade can be suppressed and the shade can be protected. Effect of the Invention

[0020] According to the mode switching device or mode adjustment method of the present invention, the positions of the seat and shade are switched based on the mode information input by the occupant, thereby making it possible to change the arrangement of interior items within the vehicle cabin with little effort and time. After detecting that the door is locked, the mode switching device is operated, thereby enabling the mode to be switched safely. By operating the mode switching device while the vehicle is stopped or in automatic operation, the mode can be switched safely. By detecting the biological information of the occupant, changing the position of the shade, and issuing an alarm by the alarm device, it is possible to reliably notify the occupant that there has been a change in the biological information. By adjusting the position of movable components (eg, lighting devices, speakers) based on the current position of the occupant, proper placement of interior trim can be achieved with less effort and time. Also, by adjusting the position of the movable member based on the current position of the seat, the interior fittings can be properly positioned with less effort and time. By adjusting the position of the seat based on the current position of the movable member, interior trim can be properly positioned with less effort and time. By providing the movable member movably on the door trim, the movable member can be disposed at a more appropriate position. Furthermore, by switching modes with the window closed, the effects of wind from the outside, for example, are minimized, making it possible to change the positions of the sheet and shade more safely. In addition, by moving the window to the position of the shade, the flapping of the shade is suppressed, and the shade can be protected. In addition, by moving the shade up to the window position, the flapping of the shade can be suppressed and the shade can be protected. By moving the window to the position of the shade, the flapping of the shade can be suppressed and the shade can be protected. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0021] [Figure 1] 1 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a vehicle on which a mode adjustment system according to an embodiment of the present invention is mounted; [Diagram 2] FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram illustrating the interior of a vehicle in which a mode adjustment system is installed. [Figure 3A] FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing a shade mounted on a vehicle. [Figure 3B] FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing a floor mat and wallpaper installed in a vehicle. [Figure 4] FIG. 2 is a functional block diagram showing functions of the mode adjustment system. [Diagram 5] FIG. 11 is a flow chart showing a mode switching process for changing the arrangement of the seat and the shade. [Figure 6] FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing another example of the mode switching process for changing the arrangement of the seat and the shade. [Figure 7] FIG. 11 is a flow chart showing a process for checking whether a door is locked; [Figure 8] FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a biological information reporting process for reporting a change in biological information. [Figure 9] FIG. 11 is a flow diagram showing a process for moving a movable member based on a current position of an occupant or a seat. [Figure 10] FIG. 11 is a flow diagram showing a process for moving a sheet based on a current position of a movable member. [Figure 11] FIG. 11 is a flow diagram illustrating a process for moving a window based on the current position of the shade. [Figure 12A] FIG. 11 is a flow diagram illustrating a process for moving a window based on the current position of the shade. [Figure 12B] FIG. 11 is a flow diagram illustrating a process for moving a shade based on a current position of a window. [Figure 13A] FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing a relax and reading mode. [Figure 13B] FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram showing a TV mode. [Figure 13C] FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing a theater mode. [Figure 13D] FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing a talk mode. [Figure 13E] FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing a mode for viewing scenery. [Figure 13F] FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing a child room mode. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0022] Hereinafter, the configuration of a mode adjustment system 1 according to a first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. However, the embodiment described below is intended to facilitate understanding of the present invention and does not limit the present invention. In other words, the present invention may be modified or improved without departing from the spirit of the present invention, and the present invention naturally includes equivalents thereof.

[0023] In the following, as an example of a mode adjustment system 1, a mode adjustment system 1 that switches modes by adjusting and changing the positions of a seat S and a shade SH, etc., provided in a vehicle automobile (vehicle V) such as a minivan will be given, and an example of its configuration will be described.

[0024] In the following description, the term "front-rear direction" refers to the front-rear direction of the vehicle V, which coincides with the direction of travel when the vehicle is traveling. The term "width direction" refers to the width direction of the vehicle V, which coincides with the left-right direction as seen by an occupant seated in the seat S. The term "up-down direction" refers to the up-down direction of the vehicle V, which coincides with the vertical direction when the vehicle V is traveling on a horizontal plane. In addition, when the term "outside" is used simply, it refers to the side closer to the outside in the direction from the center of the vehicle to the outside, and when the term "inside" is used, it refers to the side closer to the center in the direction from the outside to the center of the vehicle V. In addition, the term "inside" refers to the direction toward the inside of the vehicle cabin.

[0025] <Sheet> 1 and 2 show a side view of a vehicle V equipped with a mode adjustment system 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention and the interior of the vehicle V. As shown in Fig. 1 and 2, in the interior of the vehicle V, a driver's seat S1, a passenger seat S2, MID seats S3 and S4 provided in the second row, and 3rd seats S5 and S6 provided in the third row are arranged in this order from the front to the rear of the vehicle V. In the following description, when there is no need to distinguish between the driver's seat S1, the passenger seat S2, the MID seats S3 and S4, and the 3rd seats S5 and S6, they may be collectively referred to as seats S.

[0026] Each seat S mounted in the vehicle V is connected to a seat adjustment device 4 that supports the seat S so that it can slide in the front-rear direction of the vehicle V relative to a floor FL inside the vehicle cabin. The seat adjustment device 4 may have a rotation function that rotates each seat S horizontally to change its orientation. To achieve the sliding and rotation functions, the seat adjustment device 4 has a long rail LR provided on the floor FL and multiple drive mechanisms (not shown) provided on the seat S or under the floor.

[0027] A motor (not shown) is provided in the drive mechanism that drives the seat S, and the motor has a function of transmitting a signal in response to rotation. The motor of the seat adjustment device 4 is connected to the ECU 100 (a mode switching device 2 described below), and the ECU 100 can measure the current position of the seat S by receiving and counting the signals from the motor. Note that the method of measuring the current position of the seat S using a signal from the motor is just one example, and the position of the seat S may be measured using a sensor such as an infrared sensor or a LiDAR sensor.

[0028] <Door> A door D of a vehicle V is provided with a door lock device 6 that locks and unlocks the door D. The door lock device 6 is connected to the ECU 100 and can be controlled by the ECU 100, and can grasp the locked state of the door D and lock and unlock the door D.

[0029] <Window> The window W in the door D is attached to the window opening so as to be able to open and close, and can be opened and closed by a window adjustment device 7 having a drive mechanism (not shown) provided inside the door D. Also, by measuring a signal from a motor provided in the drive mechanism, similar to the seat adjustment device 4 of the seat S, it is possible to grasp the current position of the window W and to determine whether the window W is closed or not.

[0030] <Shade> 1 to 3A, a shade SH for blocking sunlight entering through a window opening is provided on the inside of the window W. The shade SH is attached so as to cover the window opening. Like the window W, the shade SH can be opened and closed by a shade adjustment device 5 having a drive mechanism (not shown) provided on the door D. Also, by measuring a signal from a motor (not shown) provided on the drive mechanism, it is possible to determine whether the shade SH is covering the window W and is closed, and to grasp the current position of the shade SH (the position of the upper end of the shade SH).

[0031] The shade SH used in this embodiment is provided on the inside of the window W, but this is just one example. The shade SH may be a sunshade provided on a sunroof in the roof of the vehicle. The shade SH may also be roll-up wallpaper WP provided inside the room, as shown in FIG. 3B. By rolling up the wallpaper WP, it is possible to block sunlight or views from the outside.

[0032] <Movable parts> In the present embodiment, a movable member 40 is movably attached to the door D, particularly to the door trim DT arranged below the window W. The movable member 40 is, for example, a light LI, a speaker SP, a hot / cold cup holder CH, or a table TB. As shown in Figs. 1 to 3A, two slide rails SR extending in the front-rear direction of the vehicle are provided on the door trim DT of the door D, one above the other. A sliding part slidably provided on the rail is attached to the slide rail SR. The position of the movable member 40 can be changed by attaching the movable member 40 to the sliding part. The slide rail SR may be provided on the rear gate RG as shown in Fig. 2. Furthermore, the slide rail SR and the sliding parts that slide are connected by a wireless power supply device, and the movable members 40, such as the lighting LI and the speaker SP, that are attached to the sliding parts can obtain power from the slide rail SR.

[0033] Also provided is a movable member adjustment device 8 that moves the sliding member along the slide rail SR. The movable member adjustment device 8 has a drive mechanism (not shown) having a motor, and the ECU 100 receives and measures a signal from the motor, thereby being able to grasp the current position of the movable member 40 attached to the sliding member.

[0034] <Biometric information detection device> The vehicle V is provided with a biological information detection device 9 that detects biological information of an occupant. The biological information detection device 9 is, for example, a temperature sensor or a pressure sensor provided on the seat surface of the seat S, and can measure the body temperature of the occupant or measure the timing of the occupant's breathing using a pressure sensor. The measured biological information is transmitted to the ECU 100.

[0035] <Input device> A monitor M that allows touch input is installed at the front of the vehicle V. The monitor M displays information by the ECU 100 and allows a passenger to input mode information and the like by touching the screen, and functions as the input device 3 in this embodiment. The input device 3 may be a mobile terminal such as a smartphone owned by the passenger. The mobile terminal can connect to the ECU 100 by short-range wireless communication such as Bluetooth (registered trademark) or WiFi, and input information to the ECU 100.

[0036] <ecu> The ECU 100 includes, as hardware, a control unit 110, a storage unit 130, an input unit 150, and a transmission unit 140. The control unit 110 is a device (e.g., a CPU: Central Processing Unit) for executing a command set described in a program. The control unit 110 executes various types of arithmetic processing based on the programs and data stored in the storage unit 130, and controls each device of the mode adjustment system 1 connected to the ECU 100.

[0037] The storage unit 130 includes, for example, a memory and a magnetic disk device, and stores various programs and data. The storage unit 130 stores a plurality of pieces of mode information including position information of the seat S, the shade SH, the movable member 40, etc. The storage unit 130 is also used as a work memory for the processor. The storage unit 130 may include an information storage medium such as a flash memory or an optical disk. The mode information stored in the storage unit 130 may be read from a computer-readable information storage medium (CD-ROM, SD card, USB memory, etc.), or may be received via a communication line such as the Internet or an intranet.

[0038] The transmission unit 140 of the ECU 100 is a part that outputs signals to each device, and in this embodiment, is connected to the speaker SP and the light LI provided as the movable member 40, and outputs a signal to notify an occupant of an alarm. In addition, the transmission unit 140 transmits information on the amount of movement of the seat S and the shade SH to the seat adjustment device 4 and the shade adjustment device 5. In this embodiment, the input unit 150 of the ECU 100 is connected to a monitor M with a touch panel provided on a dashboard or the like, and receives input information. The input unit 150 may receive information from an input device such as a keyboard or a mouse. It also receives biological information of an occupant measured by the biological information detection device 9. As described above, the input unit 150 may also receive information from a mobile terminal connected via Bluetooth (registered trademark) or the like.

[0039] FIG. 4 shows objects controlled by the ECU 100 mounted on the vehicle V. As described above, the vehicle V includes a seat S, a shade SH, a door D, a window W, and a speaker SP and a light LI as movable members 40. A seat adjustment device 4 that moves the seat S is connected to the seat S. A shade adjustment device 5 that moves the shade SH is connected to the shade SH. A door lock device 6 that detects the locked state of the door D and locks the door D is connected to the door D. A window adjustment device 7 that opens and closes the window W is connected to the window W. In addition, a biological information detection device 9 that detects biological information of an occupant is mounted on the seat S. The movable member 40 is provided with a movable member adjustment device 8 that slides the movable member 40 along the slide rail SR.

[0040] <Mode Information> The mode information is information registered in advance in the storage unit 130 by the occupant according to the purpose, and includes position information of the seat S and the shade SH corresponding to the mode, etc. For example, in the case of a mode for resting, position information of the seat S and information on the state of reclining backward, as well as position information of the shade SH covering the window W to darken the interior, are registered. In the case of a mode for viewing the outside scenery, the position information when the seat S is in a seated state and the shade SH is lowered so that the outside scenery can be viewed through the window W is registered.

[0041] In this way, by moving the seat S in the fore-and-aft direction to change its position or by changing its orientation, the sense of distance between the occupants seated in each seat S can be reduced, creating a mode that promotes communication between the occupants. In addition, by widening the seat S distance for the vehicle, personal space can be provided, for example, in a relaxation mode for resting or in a mode for enjoying the scenery outside. A plurality of such mode information are registered in the storage unit 130, and the occupant selects the mode information using the input device 3 such as the monitor M or a mobile terminal. The ECU 100 (mode switching device 2) of the mode adjustment system 1 controls the seat adjustment device 4, the shade adjustment device 5, and the movable member adjustment device 8 based on the input mode information, thereby changing the positions and states of the seat S, the shade SH, and the movable member 40. In this way, by registering mode information taking into consideration the relationship with adjacent seats and changing the position of the seat S etc. based on the mode information, a better space can be created and the comfort of the interior environment can be improved.

[0042] <Functions of the mode adjustment system> Hereinafter, a description will be given of a mode adjustment system 1 that adjusts the positions of a seat S, a shade SH, and the like provided in the interior of a vehicle V. The mode adjustment system 1 includes at least an input device 3, a mode switching device 2 that switches the positions of the seat S and the shade SH, a seat adjustment device 4 that adjusts the position of the seat S, and a shade adjustment device 5 that adjusts the position of the shade SH.

[0043] As described above, the input device 3 is realized by the monitor M with a touch panel provided on the dashboard inside the vehicle. The mode switching device 2 is realized by a control unit 110 and a storage unit 130 of an ECU 100 mounted on the vehicle V, and controls each device connected thereto. The seat adjustment device 4 is realized by a drive mechanism that slides the seat S in the front-rear direction. The shade adjustment device 5 is realized by a drive device used to raise and lower the shade.

[0044] In this embodiment, the mode adjustment system 1 includes a door lock device 6 that locks a door D of a vehicle V. The mode switching device 2 is connected to a door lock device 6, and can check the locked state of the door D based on a signal sent from the door lock device 6. Also, the mode switching device 2 can control the door lock device 6 to lock the door D.

[0045] The mode adjustment system 1 includes a window adjustment device 7 that adjusts the position of a window W of a vehicle V and opens or closes it. The window adjustment device 7 is realized by a drive device used to change the position of the window W and raise or lower it. The window adjustment device 7 is connected to the mode switching device 2, and the mode switching device 2 is able to raise and lower the window by controlling the window adjustment device 7.

[0046] The mode adjustment system 1 also includes a movable member adjustment device 8 that adjusts the position of the movable member 40. The movable member adjustment device 8 is realized by a drive mechanism (not shown) that slides the movable member 40 along the door trim. The movable member adjustment device 8 is connected to the mode switching device 2 and can be controlled by the mode switching device. For example, after adjusting the position of the seat S based on the selected mode information, the movable member 40 can be placed in an appropriate position.

[0047] The mode adjustment system 1 further includes a biological information detection device 9 that detects biological information of an occupant. In this embodiment, the biological information detection device 9 is realized by a pressure sensor and / or a temperature sensor provided in the seat S. The pressure sensor can acquire the breathing condition of the occupant, and the temperature sensor can measure the body temperature of the occupant.

[0048] The mode adjustment system 1 includes an alarm device 10 that notifies an occupant of a warning. The alarm device 10 is realized by a speaker SP and / or a light LI provided on the door trim as a movable member 40. The alarm device 10 is connected to the mode switching device 2, and the mode switching device 2 transmits a signal indicating an alarm from a transmitting unit 140, and can notify an occupant of the alarm by the alarm device 10 as necessary.

[0049] <Mode switching device> The mode switching device 2 includes a storage unit 130 , an input unit 150 , a seat position detection unit 111 , a seat movement amount calculation unit 112 , a shade position detection unit 113 , a shade movement amount calculation unit 114 , and a transmission unit 140 . The memory unit 130 stores a plurality of pieces of mode information in which position information of the seat S and the shade SH, etc. are recorded. The input unit 150 receives the mode information selected by the occupant from the input device 3. The seat position detection unit 111, the seat movement amount calculation unit 112, the shade position detection unit 113, and the shade movement amount calculation unit 114 are executed by the control unit 110 as programs.

[0050] The seat position detection unit 111 detects the current position of the seat S based on a signal received from the seat adjustment device 4. The seat movement amount calculation unit 112 calculates the movement amount of the seat S to the position recorded in the position information from the position information of the seat S recorded in the mode information and the current position of the seat S detected by the seat position detection unit 111. The transmission unit 140 transmits the calculated movement amount to each device. The mode switching device 2 transmits the calculated movement amount to the seat adjustment device 4 via the transmission unit 140. The seat adjustment device 4 moves the seat S by driving the motor of the drive mechanism based on the received movement amount, and adjusts the position. At this time, the back seat of the seat S may be inclined and reclined based on the state information of the seat recorded in the mode information. This state information is transmitted from the mode switching device 2 together with information on the movement amount.

[0051] The shade position detection unit 113 detects the current position of the shade SH based on the signal received from the shade adjustment device 5. The shade movement amount calculation unit 114 calculates the movement amount for the shade SH to move from the current position to the position recorded in the position information, based on the position information of the shade SH recorded in the mode information and the current position of the shade SH detected by the shade position detection unit 113. The mode switching device 2 transmits the calculated movement amount of the shade SH to the shade adjustment device 5 via the transmission unit 140. The shade adjustment device 5 drives the motor of the drive mechanism based on the received movement amount of the shade SH to move the shade SH up and down and adjust its position.

[0052] The door lock detection unit 115 detects the locked state of the door D based on a signal received from the door lock device 6. When the mode switching device 2 determines that the door D is not locked based on the received signal, it does not switch the sheet S and the shade SH. When the door D is closed and can be locked, it instructs the door lock device 6 to lock the door D, more specifically, it transmits a lock signal to the door lock device 6. When the door lock device 6 receives a lock signal from the mode switching device 2, it locks the door D. After that, the mode switching device 2 switches the mode.

[0053] Here, the mode switching process by the mode switching device 2 will be described with reference to FIGS. A plurality of modes (e.g., a list of normal mode, relax mode, etc.) stored in the storage unit 130 are displayed on the input device 3, and the passenger is allowed to select a mode. The input device 3 transmits mode information corresponding to the selected mode to the mode switching device 2 (step S101).

[0054] Next, the mode switching device 2 checks whether the door D is locked (door lock check process: step S102). The door lock check process will be described later. The mode switching device 2 may detect whether the vehicle V is stopped or not, not only when the door D is locked, and may execute the mode switching process by the mode switching device 2 only when the vehicle V is stopped. Also, the mode switching device 2 may detect whether the vehicle V is in an autonomous driving state, and execute the mode switching process when the vehicle V is in an autonomous driving state.

[0055] When the door D is locked, the current positions of the MID seats S3, S4 and the 3rd seats S5, S6 mounted in the vehicle V are detected. The current positions are calculated, for example, from a motor signal received from the seat adjustment device 4. When a sensor capable of detecting positions, such as a LiDER sensor, is mounted, the current positions of the MID seats S3, S4 and the 3rd seats S5, S6 may be identified by the sensor (steps S103, S104).

[0056] The mode switching device 2 detects the current positions of the MID sheets S3, S4 and the 3rd sheets S5, S6 and simultaneously detects the current position of the shade SH (step S104). The current position is calculated based on a motor signal received from the shade adjustment device 5.

[0057] The sheet movement amount calculation unit 112 calculates the movement amounts of the MID sheets S3, S4 and the 3rd sheets S5, S6 from the current positions and the position information of the selected mode information (steps S106, S107). The amount of movement is determined (steps S109, S110), and if the calculated amount of movement is 0, the MID sheets S3, S4 and the 3rd sheets S5, S6 are not moved (No in steps S109, S110).

[0058] If the movement amount of MID sheets S3, S4 and 3rd sheets S5, S6 is not 0 (Yes in steps S109 and S110), a signal including the movement amount is sent to the seat adjustment device 4, and the seat adjustment device 4 moves MID sheets S3, S4 and 3rd sheets S5, S6 based on that movement amount (steps S112 and S113).

[0059] The seat adjustment device 4 determines whether the movement of the MID seats S3, S4 and the 3rd seats S5, S6 is complete, and if the movement of each seat is complete (Yes in S115 and S116), transmits a movement completion notification to the mode switching device 2 (step S118). If the movement of the seats is not complete (No in steps S115 and S116), the process returns to steps S112 and S113, and the movement of the seat S continues.

[0060] At the same time as the movement of the sheet S, the movement amount of the shade SH is calculated (step S108). At this time, if the calculated movement amount is 0, the shade SH does not move (No in step S118). If the movement amount of the shade SH is not 0 (Yes in step S111), a signal including the movement amount is transmitted to the shade adjustment device 5 to move the shade SH, and the shade adjustment device 5 moves the shade SH based on the movement amount (step S114). The shade adjustment device 5 determines whether the movement of the shade SH is complete (step S117), and if the movement of the shade SH is complete (Yes in step S117), it transmits a movement completion notification to the mode switching device 2 and ends the mode switching process. If the movement of the shade SH is not complete (No in step S117), the process returns to step S114, and the movement of the shade SH is continued.

[0061] Through these procedures, the mode switching device 2 changes the positions of the seat S and the shade SH. Note that, although the flow shown in Fig. 5 shows a case where the MID seats S3, S4 and the 3rd seats S5, S6 are moved, the driver's seat S1 and the passenger seat S2 may also be moved.

[0062] In the mode adjustment process shown in Fig. 5, the movement of the sheet S and the movement of the shade SH are performed simultaneously. The movement of the sheet S and the shade SH does not need to be performed simultaneously. Another example of the mode adjustment process is shown in Fig. 6. As shown in Fig. 6, the calculation of the positions and movement amounts of the sheet S and the shade SH are performed simultaneously, but as for the actual movement, after the movement of the MID sheets S3, S4 and the 3rd S5, S6 is completed, the movement of the shade SH (step S119) and the determination of whether the movement is completed or not (step S120) may be performed.

[0063] Fig. 7 shows a flow of the door lock confirmation process. The mode switching device 2 receives a signal from the door lock device 6 and detects the locked state of the door D (step S201). If the door D is locked (Yes in step S202), the confirmation process ends and the mode switching process continues. If the door D is not locked (No in step S202), a door lock signal to lock the door D is sent to the door lock device 6 (step S203). The door lock device 6 locks the door D, and then the confirmation process ends, and the mode switching process shown in Figs. 5 and 6 continues.

[0064] Next, the biological information detection process will be described with reference to FIG. 8. The mode switching device 2 may detect biological information of an occupant seated on the seat S using the biological information detection device 9 during the seat switching process. First, the mode switching device 2 detects the timing of the occupant's breathing, etc., using a pressure sensor or the like mounted on the seat S (step S301). The detected biological information may be body temperature, etc., using a temperature sensor. Next, the detected biological information of the occupant is compared with, for example, normal biological information recorded in a storage unit or the like (step S302). If the change is smaller than a predetermined threshold, it is determined that there is no change (No in step S302), and the biological information detection process is terminated. If the change is larger than the predetermined threshold, it is determined that there is a large change in the biological information (Yes in step S302), and the occupant is notified that there has been a change. As a method of notifying, the mode switching device 2 first moves the shade SH so that the window W is hidden (step S303). Next, a warning signal is transmitted to the speaker SP as the notification device 10. The speaker SP issues a warning (step S304). By detecting a change in the biological information and notifying the occupant at the timing when the seat S mode is switched, the occupant can be informed of the change in the biological information as early as possible.

[0065] Next, the position adjustment process of the movable member 40 (speaker SP, lighting LI, etc.) will be described with reference to FIG. 9. After performing the mode switching process, the mode switching device 2 adjusts the position of the movable member. First, the mode switching device 2 detects the current position of the occupant or the seat S (step S401). The position of the occupant is determined, for example, by the occupant position detection unit 120 based on which seat S the occupant is seated in. The position of the occupant may be detected by a LiDER sensor or the like. The current position of the seat S is acquired by the seat position detection unit 111. The movable member position detection unit 118 detects the current position of the movable member 40, and the movable member movement amount calculation unit 119 calculates the amount of movement to an appropriate position included in the mode information based on the current position of the occupant or the seat. The mode switching device 2 moves the movable member 40 by the movable member adjustment device 8 (step S402). For example, a process is performed to move the movable member 40 closer to the occupant or the seat. The distance between the occupant or the seat and the movable member varies depending on the selected mode, and information on the distance is registered in the mode information.

[0066] <Sheet adjustment process> After the mode switching process, a seat adjustment process may be performed to adjust the position of the seat S based on the position of the movable member 40. FIG. 10 is a flow diagram of the seat adjustment process. First, the current position of the movable member 40 is detected by the movable member position detection unit 118 (step S501). At this time, the current position of the seat S is also detected. The seat movement amount calculation unit 112 calculates the movement amount of the seat S based on the current position of the movable member 40, and the seat S is moved by the seat adjustment device 4 (step S502). If the position of the movable member 40 cannot be moved, the position of the seat S can be adjusted to make the positional relationship between the seat S and the movable member 40 appropriate.

[0067] <Window adjustment processing> Also, after the mode switching process, a window adjustment process may be performed to adjust the position of the window W based on the position of the shade SH. FIG. 11 is a flow diagram of the window adjustment process. First, the current position of the window W is detected by the window position detection unit 116 (step S601), and then the current position of the shade SH is detected by the shade position detection unit 113 (step S602). It is determined whether the window W is open or not (step S603). If the window W is not open, that is, if the window W is closed (No in step S603), the window adjustment process is terminated. If the window is open (Yes in step S603), there is a possibility that the shade SH will flutter, so the window movement amount calculation unit 117 calculates the movement amount and moves the window W to the position of the shade SH (step S604). Even if the position of the shade SH is set according to the mode, fluttering of the shade SH can be suppressed and protected by moving the window W to the position of the shade SH.

[0068] Also, like the window adjustment process shown in Fig. 12A, after the mode switching process is performed, the position of the window W may be adjusted based on the current position of the shade SH regardless of whether the window W is closed or not. In the window adjustment process shown in Fig. 12A, the current position of the shade SH is detected by the shade position detection unit 113 (step S701), and the current position of the window W is detected by the window position detection unit 116 (step S702). The window movement amount calculation unit 117 calculates the movement amount of the window W. The position of the window W is adjusted based on the current position of the shade SH (step S703). For example, the window W is adjusted so that the upper end of the window W is positioned at the same height as the upper end of the shade SH. Since the windows are at the same height, the shade SH is not directly exposed to wind, and flapping of the shade SH is suppressed.

[0069] <Shade adjustment processing> As in the shade adjustment process shown in Fig. 12B, after the mode switching process is performed, the position of the shade SH may be adjusted based on the current position of the window W regardless of whether the window W is closed or not. In the shade adjustment process shown in Fig. 12B, the current position of the shade SH is detected by the shade position detection unit 113 (step S701), and the current position of the window W is detected (step S702). The position of the shade is adjusted based on the current position of the window W (step S704). For example, the upper end of the shade SH is adjusted to be positioned at the same height as the upper end of the window W.

[0070] An example of the mode information registered in the storage unit 130 will be described with reference to FIGS. 13A to 13F. The MID seats S3, S4 and the 3rd seats S5, S6 are foldable, and the cushion and seat back can be reversed to allow passengers to sit facing backwards. The floor FL is provided with a recess in which the MID seats S3, S4 and the 3rd seats S5, S6 can be stored. The passenger seat S2 can also be in a tip-up state with the cushion flipped up.

[0071] The mode shown in FIG. 13A is a relax & reading mode. One of the MID seats S3 and S4 is folded, the other of the MID seats S3 and S4 is reclined, and the cushion is stored in a recess provided in the floor. The 3rd seats S5 and S6 are moved to the rearmost position. The 3rd seats S5 and S6 may be stored in the floor FL. The shade SH moves to the upper end of the window W to provide privacy. The table TB, the lighting LI, and the speaker SP, which are movable members 40, are arranged according to the positions of the MID seats S3 and S4. The movable members 40 are movably attached by slide rails SR, but may also be attached to the door D (door trim DT) by engagement with a concave-convex structure or by magnets.

[0072] The mode shown in FIG. 13B is a TV mode for watching TV. The MID seats S3 and S4 are folded and moved forward. The 3rd seats S5 and S6 are stored in the floor FL, but can be moved up and down while stored. The shade SH is in a position to cover the window W. The lighting LI and the speaker SP move according to the position of the 3rd seats S5 and S6. There is a monitor on the back of the folded MID seats S3 and S4, and the passengers seated in the 3rd seats S5 and S6 can see the images displayed on the monitor. A partition member is provided between the front seats (driver's seat S1 and passenger's seat S2) and the MID seats S3 and S4, enabling shielding and sound insulation. Movable members 40 such as a table TB, lighting LI, and speaker SP are movably attached by slide rails SR.

[0073] The mode shown in FIG. 13C is theater mode, in which a movie can be viewed by projecting an image onto a screen SC installed in the rear gate RG (back door). The 3rd seats S5, S6 are folded and stored in a recess under the floor, and the MID seats S3, S4 are installed so as to face backwards. The shade SH moves to a position that hides the window W to provide a screen. The screen SC is attached to the inside of the rear gate RG. A partition member is provided between the front seats (driver's seat and passenger seat) and the MID seats, enabling shielding and sound insulation. Movable members 40 such as a table TB, lighting LI, and speaker SP are attached movably by slide rails SR.

[0074] The mode shown in FIG. 13D is a chat mode in which passengers can enjoy conversation with each other. The front seats (driver's seat S1 and passenger's seat S2) are in a tip-up state with the cushions flipped up. The MID seats S3 and S4 are installed facing backwards. The shade SH is moved to a position that covers the window W, providing a screen. A table TB and a light LI are placed between the MID seats S3 and S4 and the 3rd seats S5 and S6, allowing passengers seated in each seat S to talk to each other.

[0075] The mode shown in Fig. 13E is a mode in which passengers can view the scenery. The third seats S5 and S6 are installed facing backwards, and passengers can view the scenery outside through the window W. The shade SH is lowered, and passengers can view the scenery outside through the window W.

[0076] The mode shown in FIG. 13F is a children's room mode where children can play. When the vehicle is parked in a parking lot at home, the interior of the vehicle is used as a space for children to play. The front seats (driver's seat and passenger seat) and MID seats S3 and S4 are in a tip-up state with the cushions flipped up and moved forward. The third seat is stored in a recess in the floor. The shade SH moves to a position that hides the window W and acts as a screen. A floor mat FM may be provided on the floor as shown in FIG. 3B. A table TB and a light LI are positioned by slide rails SR. A communication function provided in the ECU 100 allows the vehicle to be connected to parents at home. For example, a camera that captures the interior of the vehicle can be installed and images from the interior of the vehicle can be transmitted to parents at home.

[0077] The vehicle V is equipped with a driver's seat S1, a passenger seat S2, MID seats S3 and S4, and third seats S5 and S6, but these seats are removable. For example, the vehicle can be configured as a five-seater mode by removing the passenger seat S2.

[0078] The mode adjustment system 1 and the mode adjustment method according to the embodiment of the present invention have been described above with reference to the drawings. The mode adjustment system 1 is provided in a vehicle such as a minivan, but the present invention is not limited to being used in vehicles mounted on ground-traveling vehicles having wheels such as automobiles and trains. For example, the mode adjustment system can be mounted on aircraft and ships that move on surfaces other than the ground. [Explanation of symbols]

[0079] 1 Mode Adjustment System 2 Mode Switching Device 3 Input Devices 4 Seat adjustment device 5 Shade adjustment device 6 Door lock device 7 Window adjustment device 8 Movable part adjustment device 9. Biometric information detection device 10. Notification device 40 Movable parts 110 Control section 111 Seat position detector 112 Sheet movement amount calculation unit 113 Shade position detection unit 114 Shade movement amount calculation unit 115 Door lock detector 116 Window position detector 117 Window movement calculation unit 118 Movable member position detector 119 Movable member movement amount calculation unit 120 Occupant position detection unit 130 Storage section 140 Transmitter 150 Input section V Vehicle S Seat S1 Driver's seat S2 passenger seat S3, S4 MID sheet S5, S6 3rd seat SH Shade SP Speaker LI lighting TB Table M Monitor D Door DT Door Trim W Window LR Long Rail SR Slide Rail FM Floor Mats WP Wallpaper CH Hot and cold cup holder FL Floor< / ecu>

Claims

1. A mode adjustment system for adjusting the position of a seat and a shade provided in a vehicle interior, comprising: an input device configured to allow an occupant to select one of a plurality of mode information in which position information of the seat and the shade is registered in advance; a mode switching device that receives the mode information selected by the occupant from the input device and switches the positions of the seat and the shade based on the received mode information; a seat adjustment device that adjusts the position of the seat; and a shade adjustment device that adjusts the position of the shade. a window adjustment device for adjusting the position of a window provided in the vehicle; The mode switching device includes: A storage unit that stores the plurality of pieces of mode information; an input unit that receives the mode information selected from the input device; a seat position detection unit that detects a current position of the seat; a seat movement amount calculation unit that calculates a movement amount of the seat based on the position information of the seat registered in the mode information and the current position of the seat detected by the seat position detection unit; a shade position detection unit that detects a current position of the shade; a shade movement amount calculation unit that calculates a movement amount of the shade based on position information of the shade registered in the mode information and a current position detected by the shade position detection unit; a transmission unit that transmits the calculated movement amount of the seat to the seat adjustment device and transmits the calculated movement amount of the shade to the shade adjustment device, The seat adjustment device adjusts the position of the seat based on the received amount of movement of the seat, The shade adjustment device adjusts a position of the shade based on the received movement amount of the shade, The mode switching device includes: a window position detection unit that detects a current position of the window; A mode adjustment system characterized by instructing the window adjustment device to move the window to the shade position when the current position of the window detected by the window position detection unit is in an open position.

2. A door lock device for locking a door of the vehicle is provided, The mode switching device has a door lock detection unit that detects a locked state of the door, the mode switching device detects a locked state of the door by the door lock detection unit before adjusting the positions of the seat and the shade; The mode adjustment system according to claim 1 , wherein the mode switching device causes the door lock device to lock the door if the door is not locked.

3. The mode adjustment system according to claim 1 , wherein the mode switching device switches the positions of the seat and the shade when the vehicle is stopped or in automatic operation.

4. a biological information detection device for detecting biological information of the occupant; An alarm device that issues a warning to the occupant, The mode switching device includes: when the biological information detection device detects a change in the biological information of the occupant, instructing the shade adjustment device to move the shade to a predetermined position; 2. The mode adjustment system according to claim 1, further comprising an instruction for instructing the notification device to notify the warning.

5. The door opening mechanism includes a movable member that is movably mounted on a vehicle door, and a movable member adjustment device that adjusts a position of the movable member, The mode switching device includes: an occupant position detection unit that detects a current position of the occupant; 2. The mode adjustment system according to claim 1, further comprising an instruction to the movable member adjustment device to adjust the position of the movable member based on a current position of the occupant detected by the occupant position detection unit.

6. a movable member provided on a vehicle door so as to be movable on the door, and a movable member adjustment device for adjusting a position of the movable member, 2. The mode adjustment system according to claim 1, wherein the mode switching device instructs the movable member adjustment device to adjust the position of the movable member based on the current position of the seat detected by the seat position detection unit.

7. a movable member provided on a vehicle door so as to be movable on the door; The mode switching device includes: a movable member position detection unit that detects a current position of the movable member; 2. The mode adjustment system according to claim 1, further comprising: an instruction for instructing the seat adjustment device to adjust the position of the seat based on the current position of the movable member detected by the movable member position detection unit.

8. 8. The mode adjustment system according to claim 7, wherein the movable member is provided movably on a door trim provided on an interior side of the door.

9. The mode switching device includes: The mode adjustment system according to claim 1 , wherein the positions of the sheet and the shade are switched when the current position of the window detected by the window position detection unit is in a closed position.

10. The mode adjustment system of claim 1, characterized in that the mode switching device instructs the shade adjustment device to adjust the position of the shade based on the current position of the window.

11. The mode adjustment system of claim 1, characterized in that the mode switching device instructs the window adjustment device to adjust the position of the window based on the current position of the shade.

12. A mode adjustment method for adjusting the positions of a seat and a shade, using an input device configured to be able to select one from a plurality of mode information in which position information of a seat and a shade provided in a vehicle interior is registered, a mode switching device for switching the positions of the seat and the shade based on the mode information, a seat adjustment device for adjusting the position of the seat, a shade adjustment device for adjusting the position of the shade, and a window adjustment device for adjusting the position of a window provided in the vehicle, A mode switching device stores the plurality of mode information; the mode switching device receiving, from the input device, mode information selected by the input device; the mode switching device detecting a current position of the seat; the mode switching device detecting a current position of the shade; the mode switching device calculates a movement amount of the seat from position information of the seat included in the mode information received from the input device and the detected current position of the seat; the mode switching device calculates a movement amount of the shade from position information of the shade included in the mode information received from the input device and a detected current position of the shade; the mode switching device transmits the calculated movement amount of the seat to the seat adjustment device; The mode switching device transmits the calculated movement amount of the shade to the shade adjustment device; The seat adjustment device adjusts the position of the seat based on the received movement amount of the seat; and The shade adjustment device adjusts a position of the shade based on the received movement amount of the shade; The mode adjustment method includes the step of: the mode switching device detecting a current position of the window; and, if the current position of the window is in an open position, moving the window to the position of the shade.

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