Vehicle Seat Motion Control for Synchronized VR Simulation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing vehicles lack integrated control environments and wireless communication capabilities to implement VR-based simulation devices using vehicle seat operation modules, limiting the integration of VR technology for immersive experiences.
Innovation Solution
A VR-based seat control apparatus and method that includes an input unit for receiving user commands, a control unit for synchronizing seat operations with VR equipment, and a determination unit to manage seat movements based on vehicle states, enabling wireless communication and integrated control of vehicle seat modules for immersive simulations.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If vehicle seat operation modules are used as motion base for VR simulation, then immersive experience is improved, but integrated control environment and wireless communication capabilities are required which existing vehicles lack
Solution Approach 1:
The control unit is designed to perform multiple functions: it controls the seat operation modules for VR simulation, manages wireless communication with VR equipment, monitors vehicle states, and coordinates timing between VR content and seat movements. This multi-functional design integrates previously separate systems into a unified control architecture that enables VR simulation without requiring additional dedicated hardware.
2Reliability
If seat operations are synchronized with VR equipment, then simulation realism is improved, but communication infrastructure must be implemented
Solution Approach 1:
The control unit acts as an intermediary between the VR equipment and the seat operation modules. It receives control signals from the VR equipment, processes timing and coordination information, and translates these into appropriate commands for the seat modules. This intermediary function enables reliable synchronization while managing communication complexity through a centralized coordination point.
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements feedback mechanisms where the control unit continuously monitors vehicle states, seat module responses, and VR equipment status. Based on this feedback, the control unit adjusts timing and coordination to maintain synchronization accuracy, ensuring reliable operation even as communication conditions vary.
3Reliability
If vehicle state prediction is implemented for safety, then safety is improved, but additional processing requirements increase system load
Solution Approach 1:
The control unit continuously monitors vehicle states and predicts potential safety issues in advance before they become critical problems. By performing preliminary safety assessments based on current vehicle conditions, the system can proactively adjust VR simulation parameters or alert the driver, preventing safety issues rather than merely reacting to them. This approach distributes processing load over time rather than requiring intensive real-time analysis only when problems occur.
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AI summary
A Virtual Reality (VR)-based seat control apparatus for a vehicle includes: an input unit for receiving an image mode operation command from a user; and a control unit for playing a prepared timetable according to the image mode operation command, performing interlocking with a seat module of a vehicle and VR equipment, and controlling an operation module of the seat module according to the timetable.