18460018. VEHICLE simplified abstract (SUBARU CORPORATION)
Contents
VEHICLE
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Junichi Motoyama of Tokyo (JP)
Kazuhiro Hayakawa of Tokyo (JP)
VEHICLE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18460018 titled 'VEHICLE
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a vehicle system that can estimate the fatigue state of an occupant based on their actions outside the vehicle, and adjust the air conditioning settings accordingly.
- Information receiver communicates with occupant's mobile terminal and acquires information related to occupant's actions outside the vehicle compartment.
- Estimator estimates occupant's fatigue state based on the identified place from the acquired information.
- Processor executes air conditioning control based on the estimated fatigue state, adjusting temperature and air volume in the vehicle compartment.
Potential Applications
This technology could be applied in vehicles to enhance occupant comfort and safety by adjusting air conditioning settings based on their fatigue level.
Problems Solved
This technology addresses the issue of occupants experiencing fatigue while driving by proactively adjusting the vehicle's air conditioning to help keep them alert and comfortable.
Benefits
- Improved comfort and safety for vehicle occupants - Potential reduction in driver fatigue-related accidents
Potential Commercial Applications
"Smart" vehicle systems for enhanced occupant comfort and safety
Possible Prior Art
There may be prior art related to vehicle systems that monitor and adjust environmental conditions based on occupant behavior, but specific examples would need to be researched.
Unanswered Questions
How does the system differentiate between different levels of fatigue?
The patent application does not provide details on how the system distinguishes between varying degrees of fatigue in occupants.
What is the impact of adjusting air conditioning settings on vehicle energy consumption?
The patent application does not address the potential effects of adjusting air conditioning settings on the vehicle's overall energy usage.
Original Abstract Submitted
A vehicle includes an information receiver, an estimator, and a processor. The information receiver is configured to communicate with a mobile terminal of an occupant of the vehicle, and acquire information related to an action performed by the occupant outside a vehicle compartment of the vehicle. The estimator is configured to estimate a fatigue state including a fatigue degree of the occupant, based on a place identified from the acquired information related to the action. The processor is configured to execute, based on a result of estimating the fatigue state, air conditioning control including setting of a temperature and setting of an air volume on an air conditioning device configured to air condition the vehicle compartment.
