In-Cabin Simulation of Vehicle Rough-Road Mode Activation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Occupants may not appropriately enable vehicle traveling performance control functions, such as rough-road traveling mode, due to unawareness or forgetfulness of the function's existence or suitable operation conditions.
Innovation Solution
A vehicle traveling performance control function simulation apparatus that includes a processor to output simulations based on occupant confirmation, allowing the occupant to practice enabling the function through various vehicle inside members, ensuring appropriate use.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a traveling performance control function is provided that requires occupant operation, then the vehicle's traveling performance is improved, but the occupant may not appropriately enable the function due to unawareness or forgetfulness
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary action by automatically executing the traveling performance control function when specific conditions are met, eliminating the need for occupant operation. The processor detects conditions such as rough road detection and automatically activates the control function, ensuring it operates reliably without requiring the occupant to remember or know about the function.
2Loss of information
If the simulation outputs without confirmation, then the occupant can be informed about the function, but the occupant may feel disturbed or annoyed
Solution Approach 1:
The system introduces feedback by obtaining explicit confirmation from the occupant before outputting the simulation. The processor displays a confirmation screen asking whether to output the simulation, and only proceeds if the occupant affirms. This feedback mechanism ensures the occupant is informed about the function without causing disturbance, as the simulation is only output when the occupant consents.
3Loss of information
If the simulation is output frequently to ensure awareness, then the occupant becomes familiar with the function, but the occupant may become annoyed and reduce awareness
Solution Approach 1:
The system applies periodic action by outputting the simulation at appropriate intervals rather than continuously or too frequently. The processor checks for confirmation each time the simulation is to be output, creating a periodic opportunity for the occupant to be informed without overwhelming them. This balanced approach maintains occupant awareness while preserving their patience and willingness to engage with the information.
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AI summary
A vehicle traveling performance control function simulation apparatus includes a processor and a confirmation output member. The processor outputs a simulation related to a traveling performance control function for a vehicle with use of a vehicle inside member. The traveling performance control function is to be enabled by an operation performed by an occupant. The vehicle inside member is provided around the occupant. The confirmation output member outputs, with respect to the occupant, a confirmation as to whether outputting of the simulation related to the traveling performance control function is permitted. The processor outputs the simulation related to the traveling performance control function in a case where the outputting of the simulation is permitted on the basis of the confirmation. The processor does not output the simulation in a case where the outputting of the simulation is not permitted on the basis of the confirmation.