Driver Seat Auto-Adjustment for Easier Entry and Safer Posture
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing methods for adjusting driver-related in-vehicle equipment, such as seats and steering wheels, do not account for individual driver differences, leading to reduced driving safety and comfort, increased fatigue, and potential hazards due to manual adjustments and lack of consideration for easy vehicle entry.
Innovation Solution
A method and system that uses detection devices to acquire driver height and body parameters outside and inside the vehicle, calculating and adjusting equipment positions for entry and driving, including seat, steering wheel, and rearview mirrors, based on ergonomic data and proportionality factors.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If manual adjustment of driver-related equipment is used, then drivers can adjust equipment to their preference, but it increases adjustment time and reduces productivity
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary action by detecting driver body parameters and pre-calculating optimal equipment positions before the driver enters the vehicle. The seat, steering wheel, and mirrors are automatically adjusted to predetermined positions based on detected driver characteristics, eliminating the need for manual adjustment and reducing time loss.
2Reliability
If automatic adjustment is performed after driver sits on seat, then equipment can be adjusted to driving position, but it does not consider easy vehicle entry and increases adjustment time
Solution Approach 1:
The adjustment process is segmented into two distinct phases: entry phase and driving phase. The system first adjusts equipment to entry-friendly positions when the driver approaches, facilitating easy vehicle entry. After the driver sits down, the system then adjusts to optimal driving positions. This segmentation allows both easy entry and safe driving without requiring prolonged manual adjustment.
3Adaptability or versatility
If driver-related equipment is not adjusted properly, then vehicle can be used by multiple drivers, but driving safety is compromised and fatigue increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system achieves adaptability for multiple drivers by dynamically changing equipment parameters based on detected driver body parameters. Detection devices measure driver characteristics such as height and body dimensions, and the control system automatically adjusts seat position, steering wheel angle, and mirror orientations to optimize both safety and comfort for each driver, eliminating fatigue from improper positioning.
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AI summary
The present application discloses a method, device, and system (1000) for automatically adjusting driver-related in-vehicle equipment, the method comprising the steps of: acquiring a driver's height from a detection device (1200) of a vehicle; determining preset values of additional body parameters of the driver based on the driver's height and calculating a position for entry using the driver's height and the preset values of the additional body parameters of the driver; and adjusting the equipment comprising a driver's seat to the position for entry so as to facilitate the driver to enter the vehicle and sit on the seat.