Vehicle Seat Position Control for Smart Glasses Ergonomics
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current vehicle systems fail to optimally adapt to the ergonomic needs of users wearing smart glasses, leading to discomfort and reduced riding comfort due to static seat positions and impractical manual adjustments.
Innovation Solution
A seat position control device and method that uses sensors and control systems to automatically adjust the seat position based on occupant actions, preferences, and media content consumption via smart glasses, integrating technologies like UWB and gesture recognition.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If manual adjustment of seat position is used, then ease of operation is reduced, but device complexity is also reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The system automatically adjusts the seat position without requiring manual intervention from the user. The control device detects when media content is played on smart glasses and autonomously adjusts the seat to the appropriate position, making the system serve itself rather than requiring user operation.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces manual mechanical adjustment with an automated control system that uses sensors to detect media playback and actuators to adjust the seat position automatically, substituting the mechanical manual adjustment system with an automated electromechanical system.
2Adaptability or versatility
If static seat position is used, then device complexity is reduced, but adaptability deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The seat position is changed from a static fixed position to a dynamic adjustable position that automatically adapts based on the detected media playback activity. The control device enables the seat to dynamically adjust its position according to the user's needs when using smart glasses for media consumption.
Solution Approach 2:
The system changes the seat position parameters (such as backrest angle, seat height, or cushion position) automatically based on detected media playback. The control device modifies these physical parameters of the seat to optimize comfort and ergonomics for different usage scenarios.
3Productivity
If automatic seat adjustment is implemented, then productivity is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The control device serves multiple functions: it detects media playback on smart glasses, determines the appropriate seat position, and executes the adjustment. This multi-functional approach consolidates what could be separate complex systems into a single integrated control unit, improving efficiency while managing complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs the seat adjustment automatically in advance or concurrently with media playback, eliminating the need for manual adjustment during or after playback. This preliminary automated action improves user experience and reduces distraction while driving.
Data Source
AI summary
A seat position control device for automatically adjusting the seat position of at least one occupant in a vehicle includes a sensor device configured to detect an action of the occupant for starting a media content on smart glasses and subsequently a seat position intention of the at least one occupant, a control device configured to process the data of the sensor device and to adjust the seat position of the at least one occupant to a predefined seat position based on the processed data. Also disclosed is a seat position control method and a vehicle with the seat position control device.